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MARCH 7, 2013

Vol. 57 No. 22

HAZARDous CRossinGs PA R K R I D G E ’ S 10 M O S T D E A D LY I N T E R S E C T I O N S

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The intersection of Dempster Street and Luther Lane in Park Ridge is located next to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and the Dempster Plaza Shopping Center, and By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

he intersection of Dempster Street and Luther Lane, located next to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and the Dempster Plaza Shopping Center, is the most dangerous with 26 crashes 2012, according to a Top 10 list compiled by the Park Ridge Police Department. The good news is … it’s getting better. During the past two years, there has been a 21 percent decrease in accidents at the intersection of Luther Lane and Dempster Street, said Jim Kelley, vice president-finance and support services for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

handles a high volume of vehicle and pedestrian trafﬁc. It was the site of 26 trafﬁc accidents last year, Park Ridge police say.

He said this is due in part to the Park Ridge Police Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation adding additional safety measures, like “Left Hand Turn Only” arrow lights in both directions of Luther Lane and adding time for pedestrian crossing to the intersection. “We will continue to collaborate with the city of Park Ridge to improve traffic safety on our campus,” said Kelley. While that intersection had the highest number of crashes on the list, it also has a lot of traffic, said Lou Jogmen, Park Ridge deputy police chief.There are about 45,000 vehicles passing through there in a day, he said. And he knows it’s crucial to keep safe See CROSSINGS, page 5

PARK RIDGE’S TERRIBLE 10 1. Dempster and Luther Lane: 2. Touhy and Dee roads: 3. Dempster and Potter: 4. Touhy and Greenwood: 5 Dee and Oakton: 6. Oakton and Greenwood: 7. NW Hwy. and Oakton: 8. Touhy/NW Hwy./ Prospect: 9. Cumberland and Devon: 10. (Tie) Greenwood and Busse/ Dee and Talcott

26 crashes 25 crashes 24 crashes 24 crashes 19 crashes 18 crashes 16 crashes 16 crashes 15 crashes 14 crashes

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DiMaria defeats incumbent Staackmann in primary By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Morton Grove Trustee Daniel P. DiMaria defeated incumbent Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann in the Feb. 26 primary. DiMaria now will run against independent Larry Gomberg for mayor on April 9. DiMaria received 60.4 percent of the vote, while Staackmann received 39.6 percent. Earlier in the day, a winter snow advisory had gone into effect, with some areas receiving up to 4 inches of heavy, wet snow with sleet and winds of up to 25 mph. This weather may have played into the fact that only 2,796 votes were cast in the primary. Both Staackmann and DiMaria are members of Morton Grove’s Action Party. Previously DiMaria said he was running for mayor because he wanted to take

a more aggressive approach to developing Morton Grove economically. Essentially finding ways for the village to save money and then using those savings to invest in the economic development of community. Gomberg said he was running for office because the current mayor wasn’t cultivating a feeling of inclusion for the community and its residents. He said he wants to take input from residents and business owners and take “a bottomup approach to governing the village.” “Progress and cooperation requires full-time leadership with an eye on the future. It’s what the people of Morton Grove deserve, and what I pledge to provide if elected mayor,” Gomberg said. He also pledged that if he wins he would be a full-time mayor, but without a raise in his salary.

Niles man charged with hate crime over parking incident By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Niles police say an argument over a parking spot resulted in a felony hate crime charge for a 55-year-old Niles man after he allegedly threatened to place a bomb inside his Hispanic neighbor’s car. On March 1,Michael Green,7908 Octavia Ave., allegedly became involved in a verbal conflict with a 45-year-old Hispanic neighbor who had parked his car on the

street. Police say that as the conflict escalated, the neighbor’s 21-year-old daughter exited their residence. Green is purported to have made derogatory statements of a sexual nature to the woman. He is also claimed to have used a Hispanic slur to verbally attack the woman and her father. Green then also allegedly threatened to place a bomb inside his neighbor’s vehicle, police said. Prior to this incident, Green

also had been charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of disorderly conduct on Feb. 22. The neighbor who was threatened in this case said Green has been making “raciallymotivated comments” to his family for the past two years. Police reports state these previous comments by Green were that his Hispanic neighbor and his family should not be living on the block because of their ethnic background.

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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Kevin Soballe, 26, of the 4800 block of Lee St, Skokie, was arrested Feb. 23 near the 8800 block of Golf Street for driving with a suspended driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Avin J. Forestier, 30, of the 2100 N. Kedzie, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 23 at a retail store near the 5600 block of Touhy for retail theft.

Araceli Martinez, 33, of the 8235 Harding, Skokie, was arrested Feb. 23 at a retail store in Golf Mill Center for retail theft.

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A 15-year-old female from Glenview was arrested Feb. 23 at a retail store at Golf Mill Center for retail theft.

Peter Mansor, 22, of the 8200 block of Harding, Skokie, was arrested Feb. 24 at a townhome on 9000 block of Clifton for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

Haider S. Altameemi, 37, of the 9000 block of Cumberland, Niles, was arrested Feb. 24 on the 8700 block of Ballard for two counts of DUI.

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Sarah Lopez, 30, of the 5322 W. Oakdale, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 24 on the 6200 block of Touhy for two counts of DUI and driving over the speed limit.

Vanessa S. Ayala, 18, of the 9000 block of Masnfield, Morton Grove, was arrested Feb. 24 at a retail store on the 5600 block of Touhy for retail theft.

Paul Lim, 18, of the 8900 block of Meade, Morton Grove, was arrested Feb. 24 at a retail store on the 5600 block of Touhy for retail theft.

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A 15 year old male from Niles was arrested Feb. 15 on the 2600 block of W. Dempster for theft. Francisco Ramirez, 20, of the 1700 block of Howard, Des Plaines, was arrested Feb. 16 on the 100 block of Busse for Zero Tolerance/Disobeyed Red Light.

Aimee Ramirez, 19, of the 1700 block of Howard, Des Plaines was arrested Feb. 16 on the 100 block of Busse for Zero Tolerance.

Kristina Doncic, 20, of the 1400 block of Ashland, Des Plaines, was arrested Feb. 16 on the 100 block of Busse for Zero Tolerance.

Juan Cornelio, 21, of the 5900 block of N. Fairfield, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 20 on the 800 block of W. Higgins for driving without a Valid DL.

Sureshbhai Patel, 42, of the 6300 block of N.Washtenaw, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 20 on the 900 block of W. Talcott for the Prohibited Sale of Tobacco.

Gregory Trelford, 30, of the 3000 block of N. Normandy, Chicago, was a r r e s t e d Feb. 22 at the intersection at Greenwood & Cedar for DUIDrugs, Improper Lane Usage, Improper Lighting, and Driving with One Headlamp.

A 16 year old male minor of Park Ridge was arrested Feb. 22 on the 1000 block of Lois

for Zero Tolerance.

18 Marya Kontogiannis, 18, of the 2900 block of Virginia, Glenview, was arrested Feb. 23 at the intersection of Touhy & Dee for Zero Tolerance and Disobeying a Traffic Control Device. Jose Estrada-Martinez, 45, of the 6000 block of N. Newburg, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 24 at the intersection of Northwest Hwy & Greenwood driving without a Valid DL, No Valid Insurance and Speeding.

Sally Madden, 39, of the 1400 block of S.Greenwood, Park Ridge, was given a citation at her home on Feb. 24 for failure to Control Animal.

Morton Grove Ronald J. McDermott, 48, of Chicago was arrested Feb. 26 for a Hit and Run.

Gregory T. Jackson, 26, of Des Plaines was arrested Feb. 24 for driving on a revoked Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and after his arrest was found to also have a warrant out for his arrest.

JeeHee Lee, 40, of Chicago was arrested Feb. 24 on the 7200 block Dempster for Retail Theft.

Saboor Hanif, 20, of Schaumburg was arrested Feb. 23 on the 6200 block Dempster for Providing Alcohol to a Minor.

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CROSSINGS Continued from page 1 the area around the hospital. “We work very closely with Lutheran General Hospital, because obviously a lot of their employees and visitors pass through there,” said Jogmen. Jogmen said the 2013 list of the 10 most dangerous intersections was compiled from data found in 1,229 crash reports (both public and private), 1,018 public roadway crash reports and 130 personal injury crash reports from 2012. Previously, the 2011 list of dangerous intersections was able to help the Park Ridge traffic coordinator and city engineer to find out why more crashes were happening at certain places. During the review of the 2011 data, Park Ridge officials discovered the intersection of Talcott and Dee roads experienced 26 crashes throughout 2011, with many of the accidents being caused by vehicles being rear-ended at the southwest corner.

City officials decided that installing “No Turn On Red’ signs would alleviate the problem and asked the Illinois Department of Transportation for the signs, which they agreed to. After the new signs were installed, there were 12 fewer crashes there in 2012. Because of this data-based strategy, police said, several of 2012’s Top 10 Crash intersections are no longer on the list. These include Oakton and Riverside, and Northwest Highway and Greenwood. City officials say there are no roadway improvements planned for the intersection of Dempster Street and Luther Lane. But Jogmen said police will be in that area as often as possible. “We definitely want to keep our eye on it,” he said,“and that’s what this Top 10 list is designed to do.” Park Ridge City Engineer Sarah Mitchell said the “Left Hand Turn Only” arrow lights installed at the intersection, combined with more vigilant drivers, should work to help reduce accidents in the area.

Community Notes Skokie funeral home used as location for Chicago Fire show

Solid Waste agency to collect electronic waste at two sites

NBC television show “Chicago Fire” used Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Road, in downtown Skokie to film footage on Feb. 28. Crews are expected to shoot from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the latest. Haben Funeral Home owner John Haben said the show’s scouting team chose his funeral home as a shooting location because of its unique features. Niles using new website to attract businesses Business is looking to move to the village of Niles can now use a new website to see what real estate is available in the area. By going to niles.zoomprospector.com, business owners can enter the size the property they need and the site will search available properties in the village that match that criteria. Niles’s Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator Ross Klicker said that the new site should increase the chance of businesses setting up shop in the village. Additionally, the website also can list traffic statistic for nearby streets, typical wages paid in the area, education and income levels in the area, consumer spending habits and more for business owners thinking of making the move to Niles.

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, a non-profit organization, has opened up two permanent locations for electronics recycling. The first is the Glenview Transfer Station, 1151 N. River Road and is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The second is Winnetka Public Works, 1390 Willow Road, and is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Residents from Niles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, Palatine and Skokie can take TVs, computer monitors and other types of electronics to be recycled at these locations.

Lawyer for hazed students says new legislation won’t impact his lawsuit The attorney representing four current and former Maine West High School students in a bullying and hazing lawsuit said that while a new bill that addresses hazing incidents is praiseworthy, it doesn’t lessen the significance of his client’s suit. The new bill, being proposed by Illinois Rep. Marty Moylan, 55th District, would hold See NOTES, page 8

Calendar

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MARCH 6 Fiddler on the Roof. 10:30am - 4:30pm Fiddler on the Roof is a celebration of life and all its challenges, from the rich orchestrations to the powerful cast numbers to the emotionally-charged story. Performance, lunch in Naperville and transportation are included. Registration deadline: February 22. Departs from the Senior Center. R/NR: $80 for member/$92 for nonmember Bat House Workshop. 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Wildwood Nature Center, Park Ridge. Are there too many bugs flying in your backyard? Why not invite bats into your yard to munch on all of those pesky bugs by building them a home. Please bring a hammer; we’ll supply the hardware, directions, and—band-aids. One house per registration. Fee is per house. Register deadline: February 15. $45 per house

MARCH 7 25th Annual Taste of Morton Grove. 5:30 pm.White Eagle, 6839 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. On Thursday, March 7, 2013, the Morton Grove Foundation is proud to be hosting our 25th Annual Taste of Morton Grove event, our Silver Anniversary. The “Taste of Morton Grove” features samplings from our area’s finest restaurants, music, silent auction, and cash raffles. This year’s fundraiser and all its proceeds will help to support twentyfive of our communities’ organizations in need of assistance. Some of this year’s beneficiaries which will receive grants this year include Shore Training, Turning Point, and Morton Grove Days Commission. $30.00

FREE MOCK EXAM. 1838 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For any high school student who wishes to use the service from now until June 1st. To take advantage of this opportunity, call a day in advance with the specifications of your testing needs. This is just in case you want to take only certain portions of the test. The heads up is a way for us to pull the needed material and reserve our testing room for your test! Free. http://www.ilearnacademy.net. Phone 847-834-0791 Email sbozarth@ilearnacademy.net.

MARCH 8 Hot Shots Sports Open House. 4:30 pm. Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove. FREE. The Morton Grove Park District invites you to a FREE open house at Prairie View Community Center. Come join us for a day of indoor sports. Representatives from Hot Shot Sports will coordinate and lead games and activities for all participants. Activities involve soccer, basketball, kickball, dodge ball and more.This event is open to all ages. Morton Grove Community Church Hospitality Team Meeting. 7:00 pm. 8944 Austin Ave, Morton Grove. FREE. Morton Grove Community Church’s Hospitality Team meets on the second Monday of every month. Maine East High School IN THE HEIGHTS. 7:30 pm. 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge. This year Maine East will become the first high school in Illinois (and among the first in the nation) to stage the 2008 Tony Award Winning Best Musical - IN THE HEIGHTS! IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner

bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures,where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. IN THE HEIGHTS is the winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations. $10.00.

MARCH 9 Free ACT Practice Test. 12:30 pm 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. College Nannies & Tutors North Shore has partnered with north suburban area libraries to offer Free ACT Practice exams to college bound high school students in 2013. If you or someone you know is nervous about taking the exam, interested in improving their possible score, or would really like to take a test run in advance of their actual registered test date, this is your opportunity to fine tune the experience for success. Students Must Pre-Register and are required to bring two (2) sharpened #2 Pencils and a Calculator. Space is limited. Afterwards, representatives of College Tutors briefly discuss students’ test scores and offer FREE future consultations with parents and students about how to improve their individual scores and performance. FREE Maine East High School IN THE HEIGHTS. 7:30 pm. 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge. This year Maine East will become the first high school in Illinois (and among the first in the nation) to stage the 2008 Tony Award Winning Best Musical - IN THE HEIGHTS! IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures,where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. IN THE HEIGHTS is the winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best

Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations. $10.00.

MARCH 10 Low Cost Vaccination Clinic. 11:00 am. Wright-Way Rescue Adoption Center, 7136 W Touhy Ave, Niles. Low costhigh quality vaccinations and services offered to all dog and cat owners! No appointment needed. First come/first served. Please bring a copy of your pets most recent vaccinations if available. All medical care administered by Dr. Perry, DVM.

MARCH 11 Culver’s of Morton Grove presents Kid’s Night. 6:00 pm. Culver’s, 7310 W Dempster St, Morton Grove. Culver’s of Morton Grove Kids Night takes place every Monday from 6pm9pm. Bring the family, have a delicious meal, let your kids have fun with Scoopie and don’t forget to take advantage of the kids special. $1 OFF Kids Meals. $3.99

MARCH 12 Free Session: How to Start Earning Great Money Quickly as Consultant & Freelancer. 7:00 pm 555 S Eola Rd, Aurora. Start earning great money quickly as freelancer and consultant in the field of your choice! Great for those out of work looking for extra income during their job search or as a new full time career.Join successful freelancer / consultant Diana Schneidman for this inspirational and informative 2 hour session that is sure to help you move from dreaming to implementing.

MARCH 13 FREE MOCK EXAM. 1838 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For any high school student who wishes to use the service from now until June 1st. To take advantage of this opportunity, call a day in advance with the specifications of your testing needs. This is just in case you want to take only certain portions of the test. The heads up is a way for us to pull the needed material and reserve our testing room for your test! Free. http://www.ilearnacademy.net. Phone 847-834-0791 Email sbozarth@ilearnacademy.net.

MARCH 14 The Notre Dame College Prep’s Jugglers. 7 pm. 7655 West Dempster Street in Niles, The Notre Dame College

Prep’s Jugglers will perform “The Outsiders.” Tickets cost $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students, children and Senior Citizens. ONGOING TOPS. 5-7 p.m. every Monday at the Niles Park District Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles. This not-for-profit weight loss organization meets every Monday. Visitors are welcome. For more information contact Sandie at 847-691-7122. FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761. Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library.A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409. Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470. TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS:Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847729-2530 for more information.

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Letters to the Editor

Guest Columnist

Vote yes on Park Ridge green space referendum

A few thoughts on marriage

I’ve been following the debate about the Youth Campus site in Park Ridge. We have a historic decision coming in April. Do we as a community decide to buy the land to lock it in as green space for future generations or do we step aside in favor of a potential developer who would put up 40-50 houses or a few apartment buildings and a water sludge treatment plant? As with any potential development, the uncertainties in today’s difficult financial environment remain. There is a good possibility the land could take years to be sold and developed, thus, could become an unkempt eyesore. The biggest argument I hear is that it will cost me money! As a Park Ridge resident, I’m not so sure. While everyone points to the extra tax dollars new residences bring, we often lose sight of the costs associated with residential development. When you add a bunch of houses to a landlocked community like ours it can be a net drain on resources not a cash windfall. Bottom line - If we allow a developer to

build a bunch of McMansions or a few apartment buildings, then we’ll have to pay more for police, fire, sanitation, infrastructure and schools.The nearby elementary school is already stressed in capacity. Please vote yes, and you can feel good about preserving our Park’s legacy while making a smart, informed decision. Gus Nicolopoulos Park Ridge

Mayoral candidate outlines platform Every candidate should have a philosophy of public service. In this article I will outline mine. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, William McGurn refers to a certain disposition when he writes “It (also) encourages us to look to the possibilities of the future rather than indulge in nostalgia for some lost past.” As a Trustee and a candidate for Mayor of Morton Grove I agree with Mr. McGurn. I will be looking into the possibilities of the future of our village rather than simply seeing Morton Grove historically.This means See LETTERS, page 8

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hat do you do when two belief systems are in conflict? On one hand you have Americans who believe that marriage is a sacred and fundamental union between a man and a woman and the other of Americans who believe that marriage should be open to anyone.The former group has the entire history of the human race as evidence for their side.They also have their religious belief, founded in part on the Bible, and partly in experience. The latter believe that love and personal choice should decide. Same-sex marriage has been legal in Massachusetts since 2004 and 8 years later it has brought about massive societal changes.The state is now mandating that transgender boys can use the girls’ locker room. Boys as old as 14 can use the bathroom with girls as young as 5.That’s pretty invasive. High school would suddenly become very interesting.Why even have separate facilities for girls and boys?

The Associated Press (AP) has changed its stylebook so that married individuals will be referred to as husband and wife, regardless of whether they are in a same-sex marriage. Language defines society. If a husband is no longer a man and a wife is no longer a woman how does that redefinition change our culture? There is no historical precedent in 10,000 years of written history to give us some idea of what happens to societies that blur the natural differences between the sexes. In a same-sex marriage which person is the husband and which the wife? How would you know? In a “Dear Prudence” column in the Washington Post a man relates that both he and his wife were born to lesbians by means of artificial insemination.After marrying and having children he and his wife discovered that they were actually brother and sister, despite having different mothers because the sperm donor was the same man. What affect will this have on their marriage, their children,

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their children’s future and the emotional and mental health of all five? At the same time those with same-sex attraction have a powerful argument based on individual liberty and love. In Illinois civil unions were the original compromise between these two belief systems. As of June 1, 2011 same-sex couples are able to enter into civil unions which give them all the legal protections available in marriage. A little over a year and a half later, same-sex activists are pushing for full marriage, stating that civil unions aren’t enough. Will redefining marriage outside of one-man/onewoman simply lead to anything being marriage? Arguing based on love and liberty how can we deny marriages of more than two people? Isn’t that simply another form of discrimination? Redefining marriage is very new and fraught with all kinds of major social changes and belief conflicts. Illinois should go slow, give civil unions time to prove good or ill, and consider carefully the momentous changes involved in redefining marriage.

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LETTERS

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I will not only tout Morton Grove as the best place to raise a family but work toward making our village the best place to start a business or attend a cultural event. We need forward thinking leadership here. I can provide that. We should not, nor can we afford to simply celebrate or past accomplishments. I believe that I can help provide the ideas and direction to move us forward. For example, citizen participation in government has to be expanded here. I would form ad hoc committees designed to hold public hearings before we consider spending large sums of money or debate approving controversial public projects. I would redirect our Finance Commission to review our budget monthly and ask for public input on proposed projects and spending plans. I would also bring all the businesses of Morton Grove together by forming Business Roundtables and have them work with the village and the public to solve the problems of the empty store fronts and our rundown shopping center. There are two ways we can view the job of mayor. One is being an activist mayor.The other is a mayor that just lets things happen. I believe an activist mayor will succeed with good ideas in most economic times. A mayor who just lets things happen may succeed in good times but will be ineffectual otherwise. I will be your activist mayor. I have the personality that allows me to make friends move our village forward as a team. Nostalgia is a great human trait. But so is realism. When we think of Morton Grove we should think in realistic terms. For me, that means our village can always improve. We should never rest on out laurels. We should always fight narrow mindedness, complacency, and lack of vision. I hope you agree that we need to move forward. Please help me do that by voting for me on April 9th. As always, thank you for your time and your support. Larry Gomberg Morton Grove

employees of educational institutions that fail to report hazing incidents as equally responsible for the actions as those who carried out the acts. “It certainly indicates that there’s a problem out there, and the problem needs to be stopped,” Romanucci said.“And certainly Rep. Moylan is addressing that.” However if the proposed legislation was voted into law it would not have any impact on the lawsuit filed by the Maine West students Rep. Moylan has states that he expects his bill on hazing to reach the House floor by the end of May this year.

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Des Plaines gas station robbed twice in a two-week period A Shell gas station on 1605 S. River Road was robbed for the second time in two weeks. An unknown male entered the gas station and demanded the cashier give him money from the register on Feb. 28.The robbers implied that he had a gun but it was never shown. Once the cashier gave the robber cash he fled the scene on foot, Des Plaines police said. Des Plaines police are investigating a similar incident at the Shell station that occurred on Feb. 14. Police said their investigation is ongoing.

Park Ridge alderman wants lower water rate for residents Despite an initial vote for higher rates, Park Ridge Alderman Marc Mazzuca said that he wants to propose a rate 12 cents lower than the proposed $3.05 per 1,000 gallons on March 4, when the final vote on water rates is expected. In a public comment, Mazzuca said the $3.05 rate is not justifiable due to it including the costs for a planned automated water meter reading system.

Former Park Ridge city manager has issues with final paycheck Former Park Ridge City Manger Jim Hock wants the Park Ridge City Council to review a disputed amount of federal taxes withheld from his final check and resolve the matter

before he sells his house later this month. Hock, fired as Park Ridge city manager in May, says that he has not yet cashed the check nor applied it to the interest-free loan he was granted by the city when he was hired. Hock was fired from his position after the city council decided the community needed improved leadership and direction. Hock had been hired in July 2008, and moved to Park Ridge from Michigan. Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt said at a recent public meeting that Hock’s pay check problem” is a legal matter” that must be taken up by the city attorney. Former Des Plaines police commander pleaded not guilty in federal grant fraud case On Feb. 27 the Des Plaines police commander that allegedly falsified DUI arrest records to get more federal grant money pleaded not guilty in federal court. After the hearing Timothy Veit, 55, of Mount Prospect, was released on his own recognizance by U.S. District Judge Samuel Der-Yeghiayan. Veit’s next court date is June 4 for a status hearing. Last week, federal authorities claimed that Veit intentionally padded the number of DUI arrests made under a federally funded grant.The grant required submitting the number of DUI arrests made and the bloodalcohol content of the person arrested which would in turn allow the police department to be reimbursed for officer overtime pay, mileage and equipment. Authorities claim that Veit was able to use the false and exaggerated police reports he was filing to scam the grant program out of $132,893. Prosecutors said the grant required submitting the number of DUI arrests made and the blood-alcohol content of the person arrested. Authorities said the department was then reimbursed for officer overtime pay, mileage and equipment.

D219 students win scholastic art and writing awards Seventy student artists from Niles Township High School District 219 were recognized by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, an organization that identifies teens with exceptional literary and artistic talents. Students from grades 7 through 12 took part in the competition. Gold Key winners achieved the highest level of recognition on the regional level and their work is

sent to compete on a national level for scholarships. Gold Key winners Niles North High School: Andrew Ardelean (photography), Richa Basnet (design), Marom Benzaken (drawing), Lianne Coballes (drawing), Serena Hocharoen (mixed media and drawing) and Diana Shlikhtova (drawing). Niles West High School: Denise Alasu (photography), Rebecca Bujdei (photography), Amanda Lay (photography), Jessica Klier (photography), Kira Pulley (photography and digital art), Rosey Saro (photography), Justyna Magiera (ceramics), Karoline Nissan (ceramics), Ema Zivkovic (photography), Nicole Nienow (watercolor and acrylic painting) and Edan Scott (watercolor) Silver Key winners Niles North High School: Andrew Ardelean (photography), Hoa Cao (design),Taylor Hillen (design), Justin Salomon (design), Kevin Luc (photography), Corie Adams (drawing), Shenar Dinkha (photography, Gabrielle General (drawing), Anna Hershinow (drawing), Serena Hocharoen (drawing), Alexa Jasenof (drawing), Noreen Khan (ceramic/glass),Marta Lemesh (photography), Kelsey Pedrosa (drawing), Anna Poloz (drawing) and Jungha Suk (drawing). Niles West High School: Jawariya Khan (photography), Ida Jacob (photography), Aisha Mahmood (photography), Kira Pulley (photography), Sarah Schierbeek (photography), Kate Silber (sculpture), Brendan Tiongson (photography), Jessica Phan (pen and ink), Beata Soltys (color pencil), Barbara Magiera (color pencil) and Nicole Nienow (mixed media). Honorable Mention Award Niles North High School, Andrew Ardelean (digital art), Arina Durmic (photography), Saba Kalantarpour (design), Regina Roberg (photography), Corie Adams (drawing), Mali Gorovoy (drawing), Sarah Lewin (drawing), Mateo Ruiz (painting) and Victoria Sorin (drawing). Niles West High School Narcis Ardelean (photography), Carly Talhami (photography and sculpture), Mike Wheeler (photography), Ema Zivkovic (photography), Summer Brunson (ceramics), Zohair Hussain (ceramics), Jessica Phan (pen and ink), Edan Scott (watercolor), Beata Soltys (color pencil), Barbara Magiera (mixed media) and Nicole Nienow (watercolor)

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1 Its median score is 100 7 Weapon for Tyson 11 Christmas choice 14 Former drug giant 15 Sans employment 16 Enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, say 17 *Title role in the 2009 Tony winner for Best Musical 19 Drop off briefly 20 Shoe with a swoosh logo 21 Tex-Mex snack 22 M-16, e.g. 24 *Advantage of some military goggles 26 Bottlenecks 30 Not hard to grasp 31 Plaza Hotel imp 32 Write quickly 33 Sports car roof option 36 SkyMiles airline 37 Make, as a sandwich

38 Ethiopia’s Selassie 39 Like flannel and fleece 40 Creepy-crawly 41 Tiered Asian temple 42 Butterfly’s perch 44 Noble headpiece 45 *Freetown is its capital 48 Response to a dare 49 __ II razor 50 Actor Morales 54 Film buff’s channel 55 “That’s exactly how I feel” ... or what each starred clue’s first word can do? 58 Stat for Ryan Howard 59 Having the knack 60 Tough leather 61 Subj. that helps people assimilate 62 Niggling things 63 “Enough already!”

1 Publisher’s ID 2 Royally named liner, briefly 3 Heart-to-heart 4 Gardner of mysteries 5 Shrewd 6 When strokes begin to count 7 Rip off 8 Couch potato’s fixation 9 Pavement warning 10 Game with tumbling blocks 11 *Unauthorized stories written by devotees 12 Author Calvino 13 Confine again, as swine 18 Trails 23 “Did we get the bid?” 24 Orion Mars mission gp. 25 Acid container 26 Some arena displays, briefly 27 Bar from a dairy case

28 *Pro shop freebie 29 Pre-speech obstacle 32 St. Patrick’s Day dance 34 Ye __ Shoppe 35 Bog fuel 37 Big name in online poker 38 March __: Carroll character 40 Sound at a shearing 41 Stormy weather gear 43 USC athlete 44 Cold weather wear 45 Give the creeps 46 Sonnet line fivesome 47 Maritime birds 50 Footsteps-inan-emptyhallway sound 51 Blunder 52 BMW rival 53 “Yeah, sure!” 56 Shizuoka sash 57 Phone no. addition

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H o ro s c o p e s When the going gets slow, just keep in mind that you are gaining valuable experience. Take a much needed break during the first half of the week and spend quality time with a special someone.

Friends fall in love. You are romantic, charming and full of fun. Someone you think of as a merely friend may think you are serious about taking a relationship to the next level in the week to come.

Time has been wasted. You have not accomplished everything you set out to accomplish because you are easily sidetracked. During the week ahead, work hard to gather necessary credentials.

Real success might come from what you do, but whom you know is just as important. Impromptu intellectual conversations and meetings might broaden your social horizons in the coming week.

It doesn’t matter whether the glass is half full or half empty, just be grateful you have the glass and something in it. In the coming week, strive to strike a compromise and accomplish dreams with loved ones.

Never confuse the path with the destination. In the upcoming week, you may cross paths with people who can illuminate the problems, as well as the benefits, of sharing your dreams and plans with others.

To feel rich, just count all the gifts you have that money can’t buy. During the week ahead, you may reap rewards for your efforts and experience a pleasant change or a major improvement in your situation.

Concentrate on inspiration rather than perspiration in the week ahead. Cut an elegant figure while keeping financial plans and arrangements clearly defined. You don’t need to work hard; maintain momentum.

Reassess, re-evaluate and rehabilitate your ideals. This week, you may enter a fresh phase in your reputation and public persona. You can gather valuable insights by studying or traveling.

You can always count on conditions changing. Even if there is a storm now, there can be sunshine somewhere in the forecast. Remain optimistic this week; a phone call can make the difference.

You may be torn between achieving your ambitions and doing what is expected of you in the upcoming week. Measure your success by the size of the smile on a significant other’s face.

Fools and their follies might do just fine. During the first half of the week, you might be luckier than usual. People will be impressed by your skills. Capitalize when others are magnetically drawn to you.

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INSIDE: Notre Dame outlasts Forman, wins regional title, page 12; Joliet West survives scare, beats T.F. North, page 16

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Hawks win second consecutive regional title By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South’s defense usually makes it difficult for any team to generate high point totals, but the Hawks’ “D” clearly was in lock-down mode during their 54-32 victory over Niles West to win the championship of their own regional March 1. It’s the second consecutive regional title for Maine South, the No. 1 seed in the Glenbrook North sectional. The Hawks were 28-3 prior to facing an old nemesis, Niles North (26-4), the fourth seed, in the sectional semifinals Tuesday, March 5. The contest was a rematch of last year’s sectional semifinal in which the Vikings defeated the Hawks. On Feb. 20, the Hawks and Vikings went two overtimes before Maine South pulled out a 64-61triumph in the unofficial Central Suburban League championship game. “It was a hard-fought game the last time we played, and we know them and they know us,” Maine South coach Tony Lavorato said. “It’ll be worth the price of admission, that’s for sure.” After grabbing a 15-10 firstquarter lead, the Hawks limited No. 9-seeded Niles West to just one field goal in the second quarter (a three-pointer) and seven points in the third quarter en route to building up a 41-20 advantage going into the final period. No Niles West player reached double figures. Sharp-shooting senior Joe Younan was held to seven points, while classmates Alex Darville and Ahmad Gibson led the Wolves with eight apiece. Another top player, senior David McCoy, had just two points. “We struggled some, and we missed a couple of shots that were open,” Niles West coach

Bob Williams said.“Against a team like Maine South, you have to hit open shots. Then our kids got a little worried, and we started to hurry up a little bit offensively. That’s the worst thing you can do versus them.” Maine South seniors John Solari (nine rebounds) and Danny Quinn (nine points, six rebounds) pointed out that communication was a big reason why the Hawks’ defense was so effective against Niles West. “We were talking a lot,” said Quinn, who scored all of his points in the first quarter. “We knew where the ball was, and they weren’t really getting into the lane. And when they weren’t hitting shots, it’s really effective.” “I thought we played with a lot of energy,” Solari added. “We were all helping each other out, and we just talked a lot. It makes it so much easier when you know everybody else is doing well and on the same page.” NilesWest trailed the Hawks 1110 in the first quarter following a Gibson three-pointer, but Maine South went on an 11-0 run that started toward the end of the first quarter and continued into the second period. Quinn found Solari on a back-door play that capped the run and provided the Hawks with a 22-10 edge. “I just thought our kids were really focused,” Lavorato said. “They came out and did what they needed to do. They played together, played team basketball, and I thought we moved the ball really well and got some easy layups. We got a lead and we were able to maintain the lead.” The Hawks extended their lead to 38-18 in the third quarter after Quinn fired another back-door pass, this time to sophomore Caleb deMarigny for See HAWKS, page 14

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Niles West senior Joe Younan (left) attempts to strip the ball from Andrew Palucki of Maine South as Palucki drives to the basket last Friday. Palucki scored 10 points and Younan had seven.

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Notre Dame outlasts Foreman By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Notre Dame head coach Tom Les thought his team had Chicago Foreman on the ropes during the second half of the Dons’ matchup with the Lions for the Glenbrook South regional championship Friday, March 1. But the Lions kept within striking distance. “We got the lead up to nine and 10 (points),” Les said. “Every time we got it to that margin, they battled back and cut it to five. I thought, ‘Geez, I think we may have them here,’ and they came storming right back.” Finally, the No. 2-seeded Dons put the seventh-seeded Lions away, winning 54-48 to take the crown. Notre Dame, which last won a regional in 2011, moved on to the sectional semifinals this week. The Dons (24-5) clashed with New Trier (26-5), the No. 3 seed, Wednesday, March 6. All-CSL South team members Stephen Cook and Aaron Ross are two New Trier players, in particular, the Dons had to watch

out for that Wednesday. Cook dumped in 26 points in the Trevians’ 64-56 victory over St. Patrick to win the host Shamrocks’ regional, and Aaron Rosen came off the bench to score 17. Stas Banas is a double-figure scorer, and guard Reid Berman also is an all-CSL South pick. “We saw them when we played at the War on the Shore (at Loyola) earlier in the season,” Les said. “They’re very wellcoached and have a different style of play than Von Steuben (whom the Dons beat in the regional semifinals) or Foreman. They have very good-sized guys around the bucket, and their guards do a nice job, also.” Foreman (20-8) led by six points at the end of the first quarter, but the Dons held the Lions without a point for nearly seven minutes of the second quarter. Meanwhile, Notre Dame jumped on the Lions, going on a 9-0 run to begin the quarter and outscoring them 14-3 for the period. “Foreman played extremely well,” Les said. “In the first quarter, they came out very

aggressive. They’re very athletic and very aggressive defensively. They trap and press quite a bit. The second quarter, we turned it up defensively. We got a few easy buckets in transition, which helped jump-start us.” Matt Mooney tossed in a gamehigh 25 points. The senior was aided by fellow seniors Jake Maestranzi and Billy Hirsch, who came off the bench and scored seven points. Maestranzi was six of six from the line in the fourth quarter and handled Foreman’s pressure down the stretch. “Jake Maestranzi was extremely good in the second half,” Les said. “They pressured him and were relentless on him, and he handled the pressure and found the open man. Billy Hirsch played well defensively. The last two games, he has been excellent.” Les said his senior class, in general, is reaping the benefits of “battling through four years of Notre Dame basketball.” “Our coaching staff is very demanding, and these guys have, if you want to call it, survived,” he See NOTRE DAME, page 13

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Senior forward Eddie Serrano of Notre Dame looks for an open teammate while driving to the basket.

Sports NOTRE DAME Continued from page 12 said. “All the hard work is paying off for them. They’re quality kids. We’ve won three championships: the (Lane Tech) Thanksgiving Tournament, the (Wheeling) Christmas Tournament and now a regional championship.” In the regional semifinals,Notre Dame drilled Von Steuben of the Chicago Public League RedNorth, 67-42, in their Glenbrook South regional opener Feb. 27. “We know we have a talented group this year,” Mooney said. “We’ve had a good season; we think we could have had a better season, but we had a good season and we want to continue that.The word ‘loss’ isn’t in our vocabulary right now. We just want to win every game.” The Dons took No. 15 Von Steuben out early, forcing six turnovers within the first 3:40 of the game while opening up a 9-2 lead. The Panthers also committed seven fouls by the 2:38 mark of the first period, and the Dons capitalized at the freethrow line, sinking seven of 10.

Notre Dame was scheduled to face Von Steuben Feb. 26, but the day’s snowstorm pushed the game to Feb. 27. Mooney, who scored a game-high 15 points, said he and his teammates were chomping at the bit to play. “We’ve had about a week off,” he said. “Yesterday, things were cancelled after school, so we wanted to play yesterday, and we were really up for it. We didn’t want to have a letdown, and we knew we had to be ready for them.” The Dons went on a 17-2 run during the third quarter that included two treys by Justin Halloran and one from Mooney. Donte Stephenson then penetrated the lane for a layup, and the Dons’ lead ballooned to 53-23. “We don’t want to take anyone lightly,” said Halloran, who finished with nine points. “We knew they would play hard; our coaches scouted them, and we knew what they did. “We just wanted to send a message to the rest of the sectional what we’re about and how we play. Every game’s a onegame tournament; one game at a time. We win that game, and we

move on.” Duante Stephens got the start and scored eight of his 12 points on free throws. He and Mooney each corralled seven rebounds. Maine East’s season wrapped up at the Glenbrook South regional Feb. 25 after the Demons lost a play-in game to Von Steuben, 6148. Maine East, the No. 18 seed in the Glenbrook North sectional, crept to within five points of Von Steuben during the second quarter at 28-23, but the Panthers blitzed the Demons with a 17-6 run to end the period. Von Steuben led 45-29 at halftime. Two Maine East seniors, Evan Nazzal and Urchit Chokshi,closed their careers with double-figure scoring games. Nazzal had 14 points and Chokshi 13. Forward Ezeka Omeke also netted 13 points. The Demons should be in a position to improve next season on this year’s 5-21 record, with Omeke and starting point guard Abby George (both sophomores), returning,along with three juniors who saw significant playing time: forward Marco Protic and guards Justin Brooks and Stefon Jones. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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John Solari gets a step on Niles West’s Mohammed Qureshi last Friday. Solari had eight rebounds in the Hawks’ 54-32 regional championship victory.

HAWKS Continued from page 11 an easy layup. “They (Niles West) play hard for 32 (minutes), and it was really important to keep that 20-point lead through the course of the third quarter and fourth quarter,” Lavorato said. “They hit some shots, but I thought we stayed focused and did a nice job.” Frank Dounis led the Hawks with 14 points, while Andrew Palucki scored 10. Dounis, Palucki, Solari and Quinn were instrumental in helping the Hawks win last year’s regional title, as well. Cutting down nets after winning championships is something that Lavorato has emphasized all season, and the Hawks are hoping to cut down one more net at the end of this week. A victory over Niles North puts Maine South in the sectional title contest against the winner of Wednesday’s other semifinal game that pitted No. 2-seed Notre Dame against

third-seeded New Trier. “These guys, it means something to them, and I’m really proud of them,” Lavorato said. “Our motto has been cutting down nets because it’s a special thing. It’s one of these rituals that I don’t want to say that people don’t do anymore, but they don’t appreciate it. “The young kids don’t; they play so much basketball, so much AAU, that they don’t appreciate what it means to win a championship, put up hardwood in your high school, and then actually cut down a net. We started cutting down (nets for) every championship we’ve won.” The Wolves finished the year 17-11 despite losing McCoy for an extended period with a fractured sternum. “Our kids really competed,” Williams said. “Our leading scorer and rebounder (McCoy) was out for five weeks, and to have that record without him is a nice accomplishment. We’re just disappointed right now, because we felt we could compete tonight.” In the regional semifinals,

Maine South took care of 16thseeded Lincoln Park (Chicago), 46-26, in its regional opener on Feb. 27. Lincoln Park kept pace with Maine South throughout the first half as the Hawks led 2420. But the Hawks kept Lincoln Park off the scoreboard in the third quarter and outscored the Lions, 18-6, in the final period. Solari and Palucki topped Maine South in scoring with 10 points each. Danny Quinn added nine rebounds and five assists, and Solari pulled down five boards. Niles West overcame a doubledigit deficit during the second half to force overtime in its regional semifinal matchup with No. 8 Glenbrook North. The Wolves prevailed, 53-51, thanks to two free throws each from Gibson and Mohammad Qureshi in the OT period. Balanced scoring also was a key to victory for the Wolves. Younan’s 13 points led Niles West, and Gibson chipped in with 12. Qureshi and Darville tallied 11 and 10 points, respectively. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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West rallies to win regional By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Three years ago as a freshman, Morris Dunnigan helped the then combined Joliet Township basketball team win the Bloom Regional title. After spending the last two seasons recovering from a torn ACL suffered early in his sophomore year, Dunnigan again took control of the game late and propelled Joliet West to its first regional crown since 1993, as the Tigers defeated T.F. North 40-37. “Our seniors, I love these kids like sons and I wanted to win this game for those seniors that are leaving this program because they have meant everything to me and they have done everything we have asked of them and more and this is their moment tonight,” said West coach Luke Yaklich. North’s Greg McClain was all over Dunnigan for three quarters, not letting him get many good looks at the basket. Then, trailing 36-33 with one minute, 45 seconds left in the game, Dunnigan methodically dribbled the ball up the court, lulling McClain into giving him just enough space as Dunnigan approached the top of the key where he buried the three-point basket to tie the game and shift the momentum to the Tigers. “All night, he had me tired,” Dunnigan said. “He was all over me. That was the first chance I had for an open look and I took it.” After the teams swapped free throws, West had the ball with a minute left and Dunnigan dribbled the time down to 24 seconds left on the clock and West took a time out. The play was set up for Dunnigan to take the final shot in regulation, but that changed when he saw junior Allias Roberts-Burnett open under the basket. “It was originally supposed to be me going to the rim, but I am not a selfish player,” Dunnigan

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Joliet West senior guard Carl Terrell looks to drive in the Tigers’ 40-37 win over T.F. North.

said. “When I see an open teammate, I get the ball to them. Here, I had to. He was wide open right at the rim. All he had to do was go straight up.” Yalkich said although they planned on Dunnigan taking the final shot, the alternate call came from the timeout as well. “At the timeout, we were going to go 1-4 flat for Morris and told Morris to take the shot with about five seconds to go,” Yaklich said. (Assistant) coach

(Gary) Sonnenberg said they like to double team out of a timeout. It was a great call on his part and we told Morris to be ready and he was and Allias made the perfect cut and Morris found him. “Morris can get a shot for himself any possession he wants. He is that good and can create space for himself, but Morris is a willing passer. He wants nothing more than to see his team win and it doesn’t matter to him if he scores seven or 17 or 27. He is

a competitor and he is someone who understands game pressure and game situation better than any player I have ever coached.” The last minute offensive highlights were the only ones for West, as they struggled offensively all night, however, they did not let that bother them on the defensive end, especially in the fourth quarter, as they forced 10 turnovers and held T.F. North to only four points. “To hold that team to four

points in the fourth quarter is great,” Yaklich said. “When offense isn’t working, we cannot let it affect the defense and our defensive intensity never let down even when we weren’t scoring the ball how we are used to scoring. That is the sign of a mature team and a tough team.” Dunnigan paced the team with 12 points, while Carl Terrell and Brandon McCullum tallied six each. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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amburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. Like other great European “second cities” - such as Marseille, Glasgow, and Barcelona - this northern port city has a special pride. Popular with Germans (but a rare stop for Americans), Hamburg has a real feel and edgy charm - and an honest grip on where it came from and where it’s going. Travelers looking for quaint, Old World Europe won’t find it in Hamburg.The city’s medieval center was virtually leveled by a huge fire in 1842, and World War II bombing decimated the rest. Today’s city center is a soulless mixture of office buildings and brand-name chain shops. Instead, Hamburg’s allure is around the edges, showcasing reminders of Germany’s industrial prosperity. A century ago, Hamburg’s port was the world’s third largest, and between 1850 and 1930, more than 5 million Germans emigrated to the United States from here.These days, the city’s fishy maritime atmosphere with a constant breeze and the evocative cry of seagulls - gives Hamburg an almost Scandinavian feel that’s worlds away from the sun-drenched, Baroque joviality of Bavaria. One city-center sight that’s worth visiting is the 647-room City Hall. After the previous City TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES PHOTO

Hamburg built its City Hall in the late 19th century to show off the wealth and grandeur of imperial Germany.

Hall burned down in the fire, the city constructed the current building to highlight the wealth and grandeur of turn-of-the20th-century imperial Germany. It shows off Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Gothic, and other thenpopular historicist styles. From City Hall, a short walk north leads to Binnenalster, the first (and smaller) of Hamburg’s two delightful lakes. Lining the lake is the Jungfernstieg, the city’s most elegant promenade boasting top-of-the-line shops. From spring through fall, canal boats take visitors on a sleepy tour around the lake. Just above Binnenalster is the larger lake, Aussenalster. In the past, private gardens tumbled down from mansions lining the lake. But a 1953 law guaranteed public lake access for everyone, and walking and biking paths now parallel its shore, providing Hamburg - one of Germany’s greenest cities with a sprawling parkland.

Gentrified dockyards Cradling the city to the south is another body of water: the Elbe River, site of the city’s former docklands. With the advent of modern container ships that demanded more space than Hamburg’s industrial zone could accommodate, most business shifted to a larger port nearby - and all this prime real estate (just half a mile from City Hall) suddenly became available. Now this area like

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the former docklands areas in London, Barcelona, and Oslo is being gentrified.The result: HafenCity, Europe’s biggest urban development project. The centerpiece of HafenCity is the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, a towering and wildly beautiful piece of architecture that’s slated to be finished in 2015. When it opens, it will serve as a concert hall, hotel, apartment complex, and shopping mall. The northern part of HafenCity is occupied by Speicherstadt, the old warehouse district.The city preserved the area’s red-brick riverside warehouses as part of the urban landscape, and some of them now house museums and other attractions, including the International Maritime Museum and Miniatur Wunderland, featuring a sprawling model railway and miniature versions of the Alps, Scandinavia, and the United States. Downriver from HafenCity is the St.Pauli Landungsbrucken harborfront area,which locals call“the Balcony of Hamburg.” One of my favorite sightseeing experiences in Hamburg is to hop a harbor cruise and gape at the mighty port.The massive ships,container cranes, and dry and wet docks are breathtaking,and the entire experience is buoyed by fascinating narration. The most interesting place to cap off the day is the Reeperbahn. Home to many of Hamburg’s

Broadway-style musical theaters, this neighborhood is where the Beatles got their start (though the Beatlemania Museum closed recently). The Reeperbahn also contains the tawdry red-light sailors’ quarter. But thanks to a rising tide of affluence, the redlight district is shrinking, and these days, it’s confined to one small block, defined by metal modesty walls erected during Hitler’s rule. Back then, German society didn’t admit to having such districts, but an exception was made for the hardworking and heroic sailors on shore leave. After being surrounded by the seediness of the Reeperbahn, the nearby Shoulderblade district provides a wonderful breath of fresh cultural air.This trendy neighborhood hosts a squatterbuildingturned-artsvenue and a strip of fun eateries booming with hip

professionals.An edgy-yetcharming park has about the only reminder I saw of World War II in all of Hamburg - a bunker that has been painted and converted into a climbing wall. Districts like the Shoulderblade and HafenCity show off modern-day Hamburg at its finest. No longer content to be famous merely for its lusty sailors’ quarter and as the Beatles’ springboard to stardom, the new Hamburg expects to be seen as a cultural capital moving boldly into a promising future.

If you visit Sleeping: Hotel Wedina is a hip, informal, design-conscious place featuring rooms in four renovated townhouses on a quiet street near the train station (splurge, www.hotelwedina.de). Hotel-Pension Alpha is a cheaper choice in an older but wellkept building almost in sight of the station (moderate, www. alphahotel.biz). Eating: Kajute sits on pontoons on the Aussenalster and provides a great view of the sailboats and the setting sun across the lake (An der Alster 10a, tel. 040/243-037). Block Brau, a huge modern beer hall, features local cuisine, its own beer, and rooftop terrace seating with harbor views (Landungsbrucken 3, tel. 040/4440-5000). Getting around: Subways, buses, and public ferries make sightseeing efficient in this spread-out city. Tourist information: www. hamburg-tourism.de.

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Moving in with in-laws is not Fear can prevent good way to resolve debt crisis problem-solving Dear Dave, I’m 27 and married, and we have two kids. I make $90,000 a year, but we have $80,000 in consumer debt—$48,000 of which is in car loans. The rest is credit card debt. My wife’s parents have offered to let us move in with them so we can get out of debt faster. Do you think this is a good idea? Kevin Dear Kevin, If I were in your situation, I would not move in with the in-laws.You’ve got an absurd amount of money wrapped up in those cars. I’d sell the stupid things, start living on a budget and paying down debt, and keep my dignity. In my mind there are only two scenarios where you’d even consider taking the in-laws up on their offer. One is where they’re absolutely wonderful people and you have a great, non-toxic relationship with them, where everyone involved knows their boundaries. Even

then, I’d only consider this if it were for a very short, agreedupon amount of time. The second scenario would be if moving in with the in-laws were the only way to accomplish your goal. And you don’t pass that test. You guys can get out of debt pretty quickly if you’ll just lose these ridiculous cars! Think about it. If you had two little paid-for beaters, your lives would be so much different. You could even save a little money on the side while you were paying down debt and buy a better car as soon as the debt was gone. If you can’t tell, I’m pretty big on maintaining dignity. You might love your cars so much that you’re unwilling to make the sacrifice. Not me.The money going into your automobiles is insane, and that’s your biggest problem! —Dave

Dear Dave, What do you think about the HARP program, and what exactly is it? Ivy Dear Ivy, The Home Affordable Refinance Program is designed for people who have made their payments on time but are underwater on their mortgages. Being “underwater” means they owe more on their homes than the homes are worth.So basically it gives them the opportunity to refinance their home loans. The HARP program is the only part of the Clinton administration’s Making Home Affordable program that actually worked. And to be honest, it has worked well. In contrast, the recent Home Loan Modification program is a piece of junk and all about political posturing. About 93 percent of the people who applied for a home loan modification didn’t get one. It was just another case of the government pretending to do something.

Q. There have been several business emergencies this year where I’ve frantically worked night and day to fix the problem and instead the problem got worse. On the other hand, for some unknown reason, there were other emergencies I calmly handled and the problem seemed to evaporate. Why isn’t hard work always equaling a solution? A. Hard work isn’t equaling a solution for you because getting stuck in fear prevents effective problem solving. We often run around like a chicken when we are scared, doing everything we can think of to achieve our goal. We don’t sit quietly, observe our situation and see the one thing we can do to get to the root of the problem. The workplace has become an increasingly frightening place to make money and thrive. This may be the year all of us will be challenged to address all the issues we find most difficult to tolerate. Some of us will break out, grow up and thrive; others feel more like they are drowning. When the workplace was a kinder, simpler place, we could afford to walk around only using the 10 percent of our brains that scientists tell us most of us use. Sure, some days we felt like zombie monkeys working for the corporate Big Brother, but, hey, it was a paycheck. Nowadays, walking around on automatic is less of an option. We can experience this reality as a benevolent opportunity to

mature and get powerful, or we can tell ourselves that we are victims of a mean universe. None of us get a deal from our workplace that we will finally arrive at the corporate ShangriLa where nothing bad ever happens. At some point, it occurs to most of us that we really have no control over everything that happens to us. Our only safety is if we have high-level skills to cope with what happens to us. Fear is more contagious than the flu in the workplace. When we get frozen in anxiety, every action we take is tainted by the smell of desperation. Other people don’t like fear any more than we do, so they will avoid us when we seem terrified. The problem really isn’t the emotion of fear; it is whether we use the fear to motivate us to break out of our habitual box. Negative emotions really won’t hurt you. They are there to light a fire under you and move you to take risks to tolerate what you have avoided and try what you deem risky. If this year you notice that nothing you come up works when you are frozen in fear, perhaps you will be inspired to let your anxiety drive you to new places you’ve never been at work. As you develop more confidence in your ability to feel afraid and learn breakthrough tools, you may even welcome some of your workplace challenges. There is always a still, quiet center inside you, no matter what your workplace storm. It is your best ally during times like these, but you can’t find it if you’re frantic. Next time a challenge lands on your desk, breathe deeply, let your fear take you out to the edges of your known universe, and explore a new world of options. You might just look forward to that trip!

The last word Q. Can you force someone at work to understand your point of view? A. No, but you can put the time in to understand their point of view so they have a starting point to understand yours.

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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420. Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. Advanced registration is required for programs. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers. Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420). AARP Driver’s Safety Program • Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6 This program is the nation’s fi rst and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. Both days are required to receive certification. AARP graduates may get an insurance discount. $12 AARP members/$14 nonmembers (#7125).You must preregister. Check only, payable to AARP on the first day of class. Line Dance

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• 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 to 26 Instructor: Fran Strain Join others who love to dance, no partner needed. 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 line dance, fitness, and friendship. $10M/$15NM (#7187) Yoga in Chairs • 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 to 28 Instructor: Andrea Lubershane You provide the body.. .we’ll provide ways to increase flexibility, strength, and balance. Class seated in chair, no floor work. $24M/$29NM (#6961) Desserts •1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Instructor: Kelly Donlea, Author & Owner of Organizing Dinners. Get some delicious new dessert recipes.This is a hands-on course, you will learn to make these tasty desserts and get a chance to sample them. Ingredients are supplied. $12M/$17NM (#7180) Tai Chi Demo • 10:15 to 11 a.m., Friday, March 22 Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified. Free (#6947) Niles’ Styles & Stories • 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 Instructor: M.E. Hansburg, award-qinning author. Join us for the adventure of saving and sharing our stories! Thinking about sharing your stories with family, friends, fellowship groups, grandkids, or as an eyewitness to history? Join M.E. Hansburg, Oakton Community College instructor, poet, published author, and Award Winning teacher on this journey to bring out the hidden writer in you! This session will give you the basics on what you need to put pen to paper and let the creative energies flow. If there is enough interest, this class may be ongoing. Free M/$1NM (#7142) Issues in the News • 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 Moderator: Arlene Golub.This

is an open discussion including topics from local to global issues. Everyone’s views are welcome. Book Discussion • 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, March 7 to 28 Facilitated by Pam Samorez. Books can be picked up at the front desk. Free. ITAC Amplified Phones • 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 12 Try an amplified phone, FREE to those who qualify for the State of Illinois program. Appointment needed, call 847588-8420 Blood Pressure Screening • 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 Walk-In, Free. Diabetic fingerstick and health counseling. $3M/$4.50NM (#6881) Happy Birthday, Bach! Beautiful Orchestral Gems with Jim Kendros • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 March is Bach Month! Jim returns for a Bach Birthday Celebration. In this presentation, you will be treated to the wonderfully melodious orchestral works of the great Baroque master, including Bach’s beloved Arioso and the world-famous Air in G. Come for a celebration that is sure to please and inspire! $6M/$9NM (#6943) Tax Freezes, Tax Appeals, Real Estate Tax Bill, Entitlements, Refunds and more • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 With Liz Coy, Maine Township Assessors Office. Please join us to learn about the realm of property taxes, and what you may be entitled to claim that you may not be aware.This seminar is limited to the first 25 people,so register early. Free. (#7143) Adults and Money: To Your Credit • 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 27 Presented by Consumer and Family Economics, University of Illinois Extension Services In this workshop, learn the purpose of a credit report and how it is used, how to order a

free copy, and read and dispute errors. Includes information on ways to build and repair credit history.This program is presented to you in cooperation with the Niles Public Library and Niles Senior Center.(#6802) Men’s Club Meeting • 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 18 Lunch will be a hamburger on a bun, chips, and dessert. $5M/$7.50NM, advance registration is required Women’s Club Meeting • 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 25 Lunch includes corned beef, boiled potatoes, and dessert. The Twilight Troubadour will be performing following the lunch. $5M/$7.50NM (#7111) Classic Movie Thursday: “Mrs. Miniver” • 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, (NR 1942 134min) Starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright and Reginald Owen. Enjoy this Academy Award-winning drama directed by the acclaimed William Wyler about an English family’s efforts to rise above the hardships of war.The patriarch faces battle in Dunkirk, an air raid kills a daughter, and a son joins the Royal Air Force.Through it all, Mrs. Miniver stands tall, strong, proud and still filled with hope. Free (#6786) Dinner & a Movie: “Moneyball” • Dinner 5 p.m. /movie 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 , hot dog, chips, & dessert, $2M/$3NM (#7008), movie only, free (#7030) (PG-13 2011 133min) Starring Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, and Jonah Hill. Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players. Comedy Video Series: Laverne & Shirley • 2 p.m. Thursday, March 28 Free (#7053) Dance! Dance!! Dance!!! 10 a.m. to noon,Thursday, March 7 Presented by: Jacki Sinclair & Maine South Dancers. Be mesmerized by twenty six dancers, performing three full company pieces, and four smaller group performances.

The first piece is Ka-Pow! which has a Batman theme and is performed to music by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Next is Spangle Pratts with a circus theme and is danced to music by John Phillip Sousa. Other choreographed pieces will spotlight dance styles including hip hop, lyrical, tap and jazz. Our own line dancers will also perfom a few of their standards and classics, plus a surprise dance or two. Free (#7199) Pinochle Tournament • Noon to 4 p.m. Friday, March 8 Participate in a 3-handed tournament. Lunch will be served. Cost includes lunch and prizes. $5M/$7.50NM (#7071) Wii Bowling Tournament • 2 to 4 p.m. March 21 Refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded. Remember, you can call ahead to schedule Wii practice time. Space is limited so sign up today. $2M/$3NM (#7101) Poker Tournament • Noon to 3 p.m. Friday, March 22 Play 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw. Cost includes lunch and prizes. $5M/$7.50NM (#7090) Fishing Kick-Off • 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, March 20 Join us, at the Niles Senior Center, 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 outings. Free. (#6776) All outings meet at 8 a.m. at the designated location. Cost includes morning snack & juice, bait, and lunch.You must register at least one week prior to the outing.You can register for any or all outings and get maps/directions at the NSC Front Desk. Bangs Lake is the exception, see your schedule for more details.Cost: $15M/NM, except Bangs Lake: • Busse Woods - Friday, April 26 (#6771) • Fish Lake Beach - Friday, May 24 (#6772) • McHenry Dam - Friday, June 21 (#6773) • Big Bear/Little Bear - Friday, July 19 (#6778) • Bangs Lake Tournament - Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30am2:00pm (#6775) See SENIOR, page 20

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St. Joe/St. Pat’s Party •11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 15 Presented by: NSC Men’s Club. This year’s menu will feature Italian fare including salad, mostaccoli, garlic bread, Italian sausage, meatballs and, of course spumoni.. After lunch, we will be entertained by The Vito Zatto Show. Reserved seating, forms available at NSC front desk. $16M/$21NM (#6698)

• The Glen - Friday, Aug. 23 (#6774) • The Hollows - Friday, Sept. 20 (#6777) “Oliver!” at Drury Lane Theatre • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2 One of the most beloved classics of all time,“Oliver!” is the wildly successful British musical based on the Charles Dickens novel. After a successful opening run in the West End in 1960,“Oliver!” has brought Dickens’ ageless characters to life, enjoying numerous critically acclaimed runs and revivals in the United States and England. Audiences will follow orphan Oliver Twist as he embarks on a life-threatening adventure through the dismal streets of 19th century England. The sensational score includes “Food Glorious Food,”“Consider Yourself,“ “You’ve Got to Pick-aPocket or Two,”“I’d Do Anything, “ “As Long As He Needs Me” and many more. Lunch will be at Drury Lane before the show. We will dine on a garden salad, rolls, veggies, your choice of chicken asiago (with spinach, shitake mushrooms, basil, croutons, and a whole grain mustard demi glaze), or roast sirloin in a merlot sauce and dessert. $65M/$70NM (#6981)

Cadillac Palace Theatre & The Signature Room • 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 Head downtown to get a behind the scenes tour of the The Palace Theatre. The Palace Theatre opened at the corner of Randolph and LaSalle Streets in Chicago on Oct. 4, 1926. Designed by legendary theatre architects the Rapp Brothers, the theater’s interior featured a splendor previously unseen in Chicago — a breathtaking vision inspired the palaces of Fontainebleau and Versailles. Following the tour, we will head to the Signature Room, located on the 95th floor of the John Hancock. The group will have a private lunch buffet in the The Chicago Room. This is a corner room with floor to ceiling windows facing south and west, the best view in the house. $60M/$65NM.

Park Ridge Senior Center The Park Ridge Senior Center is now accepting half-price memberships that run through June 30, 2013. Cost for a single resident is $22.50; resident couples, $34.00: non-resident single, $31.50 and non-resident couple, $48.50. There are special rates for those members 90 years of age and older. Call the center at 847-692-3597 for further details. Non-members can drop in and pay a $2 fee to participate at the Center. This is a good way to become familiar with all the activities. Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators. Membership dues Membership dues for the 2012- year are being accepted. The dues are: single $45 resident/$63 non-resident and couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. Bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift

card. Ask the front desk for more details. Exercise class Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and floor exercise. The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come. Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free. • Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class. • Pinochle players meet the second Monday,Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. • Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. • Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Ken Hewelt is bocce master and will explain how the game is played. • Have you ever thought of

tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays.The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. • The Opera-Arts Discussion group will meet promptly at noon Thursday, Jan. 24. The program will feature “The Barkleys of Broadway with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their final pairing and the only one in technicolor,. The story mirrors real-life creative tensions the two share. Fred’s number,“Shoes with Wings on”, is astounding. As always, refreshments will be served after the programs. • The film “The Life of Timothy Green” will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. Cost is $2 See SENIOR, page 22

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SENIOR Continued from page 21 for members and $3 for nonmembers. • The regular monthly luncheon will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21. Musician Patti Ecker will bring everyone out of the winter doldrums with her Smiling Through performance. Lunch will be catered by Inglenook. Cost is $17 members, $21 nonmembers.

Morton Grove 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. Lunch & Bingo Join us Wednesday for lunch from a local restaurant and a lively Bingo session with prizes. Line Dancing • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Mondays, March 18 to April 22 “Country Bernie” will lead you in a dance class featuring country music. Bernie has been a guest instructor at The Taste of Chicago and the main attraction at Skokie’s Festival of Cultures. Memory Camp • 1 -3 p.m. Wednesdays, March 20- April 17

Developed by Dr. Gary Small of UCLA, this memory boosting course of proven techniques can help improve brain functioning, increase verbal fluency, and keep your memory sharp. Research demonstrates that memory begins to decline in one’s 30s, but you can slow this process, and even improve functioning, with these proven techniques. Course includes your own copy of The Memory Bible, memory quizzes to assess your own progress, group discussions, and fun and learning.This is a memory loss prevention program, and is not suitable for those diagnosed with dementia. Fees are $49 member; $59 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 for more information or to register.

Obituaries Adelle Genovaldi Adelle Genovaldi, age 92, formerly of Niles, beloved wife of the late Anthony, loving mother of James (the late Lorraine) and Henry (the late Abra); cherished grandmother of Anthony

Frank L. Klis Frank L. Klis, age 97; Beloved husband of the late Helen nee Papciak; Special brother-in-law of Daniel (the late Donna) Papciak; fond uncle and great

Marion Heuschkel 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.

Marion Heuschkel nee Granich, age 91, formerly of Niles, passed away Feb. 26 in Wilmington, Del. Beloved wife of the late Fred Heuschkel; cherished mother of Judy Heuschkel, Cate Encarnacao, and the late Mary Ann LoCascio; devoted grandmother of Joseph (Laura) LoCascio, Joan Marie (Dave) Bernstein, Matthew (Melissa)

Dorothy A. Rogala Dorothy A. Rogala, age 86, nee Grochowina; Beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Richard Rogala, Larry (Barbara) Rogala, Mary (Mark) Marcus; dear grandmother of Jessica, Cassandra, Bridget,

(Anette), Daniel (Susie) and Dena (Mike) Carrozzo; dear great grandmother of Isabella, Melina and Mike; Visitation was Friday, Feb. 22, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave Niles, funeral was Saturday, Feb. 23, to. St

John Brebeuf Church for Mass. Interment was at Maryhill Cemetery. Adelle was a member of various senior citizens clubs in Niles. 847 966 7302 or sign a guest book at www. skajafuneralhomes.com

uncle of many; dear brother of the late Mary (late Stanley) Drewno, late Joseph (late Vera) Klisz, the late John (late Mable) Klis. Visitation was Tuesday Feb. 26 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral

Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles,with funeral services at St. Juliana Church. Entombment was at St. Adalbert Mausoleum. For more information, 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com

LoCascio, Dana Kurdziel, Joy (David Quirke) Encarnacao, and Nicholas Encarnacao; great grandmother of 7; dear sister of the late Ann, Carrie Martnich, Peter, George “Zaci” (late Marge), John “Benny” (Ann), Michael “Chick” and Joseph “Puso”. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by her parents George and Catherine nee Barich.

Visitation was Feb. 28 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles. Funeral Services were at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 8149 W. Golf Road, Niles. Donations to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital would be appreciated. For more information, 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com

Melissa,Erin,and Christina;great grandmother of 4; Dear sister of Gerry Capinegro, and the late Hillard Grochowina. Funeral Services were Friday, March 1. from the SkajaTerrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles to Our Lady

of Ransom Church for 10:00 AM Mass. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday Feb. 28th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For more info call 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com

Degenerative brain disease not related to prior surgeries By Tribune Media Services

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, I read of research done on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease that indicated a correlation between this disease and people who previously had a major surgical procedure. Is this true? What can you tell me about how this disease develops? ANSWER: No research to date has shown that just having a major surgical procedure raises a person’s future risk of developing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). A small number of people have developed CJD after being exposed to infected

human tissue or contaminated instruments during a medical procedure. But that is very rare. CJD is an uncommon degenerative brain disorder that leads to dementia and, eventually, death. The disease, which has no known cure, often progresses quickly and is characterized by rapid mental and physical deterioration that takes place over several weeks or months. It belongs to a group of human and animal diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. The name comes from the microscopic spongy holes, called spongiform

change, that appear in brain tissue affected by the disease. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is the result of abnormal folding of a human protein called a prion, which is found within nerve cells. The normal form of this protein is harmless. But when misfolded, it becomes infectious and can destroy nerve cells in the brain. The space in and around the dying nerve cells is the spongiform change. The brain cell death leads to a variety of symptoms. CJD often affects cognitive skills, See BRAIN, page 23

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Retire Smart: Retirement tweeners down, but not out By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

The Great Recession wreaked havoc on financial lives across the country, but some age groups suffered especially deep losses.For many who were over 65 when the bad times began, portfolios were already positioned defensively in cash and bonds, which helped shield them from steep losses. Those under 40 may have seen retirement accounts erode, but at least they could count time as a friend in recovering lost ground. But it is those people in between - those currently aged 45 to 60 years old - who really took a shellacking and, as a result, have been forced to make big changes to their retirement plans. I like to think of this group as the “retirement tweeners,” who, like their much younger counterparts, are trying to navigate an awkward, often precarious phase of their lives. Retirement tweeners were the focus of a recent Conference Board report, “Trapped on the Worker Treadmill?” which found that 62 percent of those surveyed are planning to work longer.That’s a significant increase from just two years earlier, when the group found that 42 percent of respondents

BRAIN Continued from page 22 including memory, thinking and language. It can also cause motor problems, particularly a rapid, jerking movement known as myoclonus, as well as muscle rigidity and loss of balance. These symptoms often appear and progress rapidly. As the disease progresses, most people with CJD eventually lapse into a coma. Heart failure, respiratory failure, pneumonia or another infection are usually the immediate cause of death. The disease usually runs its course in two to three months, although a few people may live up to one or two years after diagnosis. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease has several forms. A related disease gained public attention in the 1990s when some people in the United Kingdom developed

expected to put off retirement. The results surprised the report’s co-author Gad Levanon, who had assumed that improving stock and housing markets would at least keep the numbers close to where they were in 2012. “It’s disconcerting that the two years in which the U.S. economy seemed to finally, if fitfully, turn the corner also left so many more workers compelled to change their retirement plans late in their careers.” The report found that a toxic mix of job loss or salary reduction, investment account declines and home equity erosion led to the increase.These factors have caused Americans of all age categories to rethink when they might retire. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, Americans’ confidence in their ability to retire comfortably remains at historically low levels. If everyone lost ground during the recession and has emerged from it wounded either financially or emotionally, why is this particular age group so affected? Looking at the numbers, the unemployment rate for those aged 45-60 remains about two percentage points below the current national rate of 7.9

percent, but if someone in this age group loses his or her job, the chances of securing another one within a year is much lower than younger job applicants. Meanwhile, as job searches linger on, many in the group have been forced to deplete savings and raid retirement accounts. As always, the timing on a fire-sale is rarely good, so many panicstricken near-retirees simply sold out of their stock positions, regardless of whether the market was high or low. Even if personal situations improved, many were reluctant to jump back in to the markets. As a result, 62 percent of 45- to 60-yearolds reported at least a 20 percent decline in the value of their financial assets since the start of the crisis, despite the stock market rising 120 percent from the March 2009 lows. “The cumulative effect of drawing down assets in hard times - including the loss of future gains during the recovery - helps explain the current plight of older workers,” said Ben Cheng, the other author of the Conference Board report.“Even as economic conditions improve, many are still relying on assets to get by. And even those who’ve made it through the worst find themselves needing to work past retirement age to rebuild savings.”

a type called variant CJD (vCJD) after eating meat from cattle infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy the medical term for mad cow disease. However, other forms of CJD have not been linked to contaminated beef. The most common form is sporadic CJD, which people develop for no known reason. Presently,no clear environmental or other risk factors are associated with sporadic CJD. Another form is familial Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, which accounts for about 10 percent of people who have the disorder. In familial CJD, people have a family history of the disease or a genetic mutation associated with prion formation. Finally, there’s a form known as iatrogenic CJD that occurs when the disease is transmitted through infected human tissue or contaminated medical instruments. This

transmission takes place because the prion protein is not inactivated by the normal procedures used to sterilize medical instruments. Iatrogenic CJD is very rare. It usually happens via a medical procedure, such as a corneal transplant or brain surgery with infected materials, which brings protein from a person who has the disease to an unaffected recipient. Because CJD does not involve a virus or bacteria, it’s not transmitted through coughing or sneezing, touching or sexual contact. Although a very serious disease, CJD is rare, with iatrogenic CJD being the least common form of the disorder. Worldwide, there’s only about one case of sporadic CreutzfeldtJakob disease diagnosed per million people each year. - Allen Aksamit, M.D., Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

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