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MARCH 22, 2012

Vol. 56 No. 24

Mall Matters Randhurst Village in Mount Prospect

Construction of The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont

A review of municipal involvement in retail construction Photos/Story By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

The overhaul of Randhurst Village in Mt. Prospect and the creation of The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont were cited as big reasons why Golf Mill Shopping Center needs public aid to help

finance upgrades to the Niles mall.

Representatives from Golf Mill told the Niles Village Board that competition for business is on the rise and that these two soon-to-be shopping venues received help from their respective villages.

In those instances, however, the scope of work was larger than Golf Mill’s,and the government contributions were smaller in proportion to the overall projects.

Golf Mill has proposed the erection

of a business district that would create a 0.25 percent sales tax on all mall purchases – equivalent to 25 cents per every $100 purchase. Mall ownership is investing $15 million in addition to the roughly $600,000 per year in sales tax revenue.

The Niles Village Board is expected to vote on the proposed project and 20-year tax hike during its March 27 meeting.

Trustees appeared skeptical of the plan and were confrontational during the Feb. 28 board meeting.

Mt. Prospect While Niles has never formed a business district before, the Village of Mt. Prospect approved one in 2007 when the owners of Randhurst proposed a See MALLS, page 2

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MALLS Continued from page 1 $200 million demolition of the indoor mall and construction of a modernized outdoor mall.

Mt. Prospect’s contribution to the redevelopment was $25 million, 12.5 percent of the overall cost.

According to Mt. Prospect’s Director of Community Development Bill Cooney, the village’s contribution comes from the 0.25 percent business district sales tax hike, a 25 cent amusement tax on the AMC Theater, half of the one percent sales tax revenue given to the village from the state, proceeds from the food and beverage tax, as well as revenue from the 6 percent hotel tax.

“This is all money that gets generated in the mall,” Cooney said. “They’re not getting anyone else’s money. They have to perform in order to produce its public aid.

Randhurst Mall opened on Aug. 16, 1962, but declining sales followed the mall into the new century, resulting in JC Penney

and Montgomery Wards leaving the mall in 2001 and Kohls leaving in 2003.

After the village approved the redevelopment plan in 2007, the mall closed on Sept. 30, 2008 and was demolished. Costco, JewelOsco, Carson’s, Home Depot, and the AMC Theater remained open as freestanding buildings while construction crews built an outdoor mall around the stores. The new venue was then renamed “Randhurst Village.”

“Randhurst produces about 35 percent of the sales tax in town,so we wanted to make sure that asset was capable of being successful because it was definitely going in the wrong direction prior to the redevelopment,” Cooney said.

“Everything that has opened up to date is looking profitable.We’re pleased.”

Cooney said the mall was getting “old and stale,” and customers were routinely going to Woodfield Mall or Deer Park Town Center instead. Before asking for help from the village, Randhurst’s ownership took on a new partner and sold shares to fund a large portion of the project.

Niles resident Joe Makula

News suggested Golf Mill sell shares to a partner, but his public comment on Feb. 28 did not spark a discussion.

Unlike Niles’ trustees, the Mt. Prospect board was not overly concerned about using the term “blighted area.”

“We didn’t necessarily put up a sign advertising the mall as ‘blighted,’ but we knew it was time and something had to be done,” Cooney said.“There wasn’t much discussion about the term at all and nobody was against what was going to happen.”

Niles residents and trustees expressed concern over Golf Mill being referenced as both a “crown jewel” and a “blighted area” simultaneously.

Cooney said more than 90 percent of the space in Randhurst has already been leased, but not all tenants have moved in yet for their own reasons, or because minor alterations to buildings still remain.

Rosemont The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont is a difference case as well, in that the outlet mall does not exist and is currently

being build from scratch.

The $230 million, two floor enclosed outlet mall is being built right next to the Tri-State Tollway just off Balmoral Avenue, directly next to one hotel and adjacent to several bus routes from O’Hare International Airport.

Competitively, Rosemont spokesperson Gary Mack said Golf Mill doesn’t have much to worry about.

“I don’t know if this will rival the traditional malls in nearby communities because we’ve targeted a lot of tourists,” Mack said. “With one of the country’s top convention centers down the street and an large airport known for delays now and again, our target customers wouldn’t be hiking out to Niles or Mt. Prospect.”

Mack admits some area residents may trek to Rosemont for products from Barneys, Prada, New York, and Gucci, but most other retailers wouldn’t move into a new venue at the risk of destroying another.

“If a retailer has other stores nearby, you better believe they’ve done their market research and know how each store makes its money and from where,” Mack said. “These people won’t risk hurting themselves. If they’ve leased with us and also have a store in Golf Mill, chances are they’re not worried.”

When it comes to public aid, Rosemont acquired the rundown land by a variety of ways over several years and sold the See MALLS, page 3

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Niles budget causes debate among village

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

The recently released budget proposed for fiscal year 2013 has Niles rolling over about $1.4 million to be used for construction projects that are being postponed.

Village administrators and trustees struggled last year to find $1.6 million in reductions, but this year’s budget workshops allow for a calculated, ideological debate over police and fire pensions.

Trustee James Hynes initiated a lengthy discussion during the March 13 workshop when he stopped the staff presentation to voice his displeasure with the village’s progress.

“It would be completely irresponsible for this board to not pay the actuarial amount this year and get back on track,”Hynes said.“We don’t have a plan to fix this. We just keep saying ‘one of these days we’ll put enough in.’

I think one of these days is now.”

According to Finance Director Scot Neukirch, the police pension fund is 52 percent funded with $26.5 million in backlogged payments to catch up on, while the fire pension fund is 56 percent funded with $23.5 million in backlogged payments.

The proposed $3.9 million police pension payment is 84 percent of the recommended

MALLS Continued from page 2 property to AWE Talisman for $1 – with expectations of TIF-like reimbursements later.

The property was originally meant for a new casino, but Des Plaines was awarded the state’s 10th gambling license instead.

Rosemont also paid $16 million to build the Balmoral ramp off I294, as well as improvements to Balmoral Avenue itself, after signing an agreement that promises 50 percent

amount and $715,000 more than the legally required amount.

The proposed $3.5 million fire pension payment is 86 percent of the recommended amount and $618,000 more than the legally required amount.

Neukirch said $500,000 would be pulled from reserve accounts and split in half, boosting contributions to both accounts by $250,000 each. An additional $1.1 million will also be split between the two funds, with the money coming from the new .25 percent sales tax increase.

In calling for the fully recommended contribution, Hynes said line items and services across the board should be reduced to make up the difference.

“Take a look at the fire pension contributions for the years 2004 and 2005,” Hynes said.“The fund was 103 percent funded in 2004.

The following year it was 84 percent funded. That’s almost a 20 percent drop. It continued to drop since then and we paid under the statutory minimum until just last year.”

The statutory minimum is what the State of Illinois requires municipalities to pay in order to remain close enough for future proposed contributions to be reasonable.

Trustee Louella Preston agreed with Hynes’ demand for the recommended contributions – which Neukirch said would

reimbursement from the Illinois Tollway Authority over a 25-year span.

Tollway studies predict about a million cars will use the new ramp every year.

Rosemont’s final contribution to the new outlet mall is the upfront funding of a $35 million parking structure, which will also be reimbursed through a TIF-like process.

The total upfront money Rosemont is investing amounts to $51 million, which could change after the property is assessed. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

require an additional $944,000 in revenue or budget cuts.

“I was on all those boards that underfunded pensions and I opposed the funding decisions by suggesting a property tax increase each year until we got back on track,” Preston said.

“The majority obviously thought otherwise.”

While none of the trustees considered a tax hike, Preston moved on and gave a brief historical interpretation of how the crisis started. She said the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation in 2005 that put all municipalities at a disadvantage.

“The ‘years of service’ was cut from 35 years to 30 years, and because of that all of the pension funds took a dramatic hit when full pensions were being given out five years sooner with five years less of income having been taken in,” Preston said.“The board still let the situation get out of hand instead of addressing it upfront.”

Mayor Robert Callero reviewed numbers with Neukirch and hinted toward pulling $944,000 from the $1.4 million surplus, but Neukirch cautioned the mayor by saying that money is already budgeted for next year to cover the postponed construction projects.

“As for a plan, we do have one,” Neukirch said. “We’ve been slowly increasing our contributions and accounting

for that money here and there as we go. I didn’t think the board would want to compensate for one large, multi-million dollar adjustment. I assure you, we are all on the same page in wanting pensions to be fully funded.”

While Hynes was aggressive in wanting larger contributions, Trustee Andrew Przybylo was openly skeptical and quizzed Fire Chief Steve Borkowski.

Przybylo was told that police and fire personnel state-wide pay 9.8 percent of each paycheck toward their pensions, and that upon retirement employees get 75 percent of their last paycheck.

When asked, Borkowski said the average salary of a 30-year veteran is about $85,000.

“I was elected to represent the residents of Niles, not a pension fund that is lavish,” Przybylo said.

“This is wrong. We do what we can, when we can. We should not jeopardize valued village services.”

Przybylo emphasized that the village should not worry about a problem that is constantly being made worse by politicians hundreds of miles away who are not directly affected by their own inconsistencies.

“We do not create the rules but are expected to pay what someone else mandates?”

Przybylo said. “I don’t think the average blue-collar Niles citizen is making any kind of money similar to what the state is

allocating for these employees to get in retirement.”

Hynes immediately countered Przybylo by saying village government also made the situation worse.

“Three years ago we under funded the pensions and banked $3 million in surplus,” Hynes said.

“That’s wrong. We put money in our wallet while neglecting our responsibilities.”

Mediating, Callero said the crisis has evolved from a combination of state and village errors in judgment, as well as a shaky investment market. Neukirch confirmed that investment returns have been inconsistent.

Trustee Joe LoVerde said all municipal governments pay 100 percent, every year, into the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund – which serves all employees who work more than 1,000 hours a year.

“IMRF’s investments tanked in 2008 and yet everybody had to pay the difference,” LoVerde said. “It’s required by law, no matter how unfair that sounds, but everyone found a way to do it. Why are we failing our highly trained first responders who put their lives on the line day in and day out?”

Callero called for a temporary truce to continue the meeting.

The second workshop was held on March 20, too late for publication.

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Dress for Less coming to Golf Mill Shopping Center A 26,950 square foot Ross Dress for Less® is coming to Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles.

The off-price retailer will occupy the re-developed Entrance #1 of Golf Mill and will face the busy streetscape of Milwaukee Ave. The store, which is expected to open in late Fall 2012 or early Spring 2013, will create new construction and retail jobs in Niles.

Golf Mill Shopping Center is excited to welcome Ross Dress

for Less to the mall where bargain hunters will find name-brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20-60 percent off department and specialty store regular prices.

Ross Dress for Less originated in California in 1982 and is the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with more than 1,000 locations in 30 states.

Golf Mill Shopping Center is located at Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue. Among the 110 shopping, entertainment, and dining options at the mall are JCPenney, Sears, Kohl’s, Target,Value City Furniture, Shop N Save, GFS Marketplace, AMC ShowPlace Niles 12 Theatre, and Lucky Magee’s Grill & Sports Lounge.

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

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Morton Grove man admits to false tax reporting

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

The March 13 federal conviction of a Morton Grove man is being used by federal agents as a warning to those who may be dishonest this tax season.

Rimando Naig Dumdum, 44, of Morton Grove, plead guilty to defrauding the Internal Revenue Service of approximately $232,000 in revenue by failing to file tax returns for a company he owns, falsely filing his own personal taxes and falsely reporting deductions on more than a dozen clients’ tax returns – all between 2006 and 2009.

After coming to the United

States from the Philippines in 1999, Dumdum trained in tax preparation services. Serving as the primary tax preparer, Dumdum opened “Richman Tax Solutions, Inc.,” located inside Chicago’s northern city boundary.

Prosecutors say that during 2006 Richman Tax Solutions generated approximately $269,865 in revenue with documented expenses of approximately $133,469. As part of the plea agreement, Dumdum admitted to purposefully not filing a return.

Dumdum was also charged with not filing corporate taxes for the calendar years 2007 and 2008. Richman Tax Solutions

was said to have earned a gross taxable income of $312,580 in 2007 and $345,388 in 2008.

Federal agents assessed the total loss in corporate tax revenue from 2006 through 2008 at approximately $120,859.

In his plea agreement, Dumdum admitted to falsely reporting his 2006 personal income at $27,037 when it was actually $163,432, as well as falsely reporting 2007’s income at $62,407 when it was actually $200,681 and falsely reporting a 2008 income of $13,911 when he really earned $177,982.

Federal agents determined that the IRS lost approximately $93,794 in revenue because of Dumdum’s false reporting of

District 64 hires new personnel At its March 12 meeting, the Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education authorized several additional personnel changes effective for the 2012-13 school year.

The District previously announced the promotion of Lincoln Middle School Principal Joel Martin to become Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and the appointment of Dr. Lori Hinton from Glenview School District 34 to become Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning; both posts are being filled due to retirements.

In addition to launching a search for a new Lincoln principal, District 64 also announced that it would begin a search for a new principal at Carpenter School. Principal Marcy Canel is leaving District 64 at the end of the year to pursue other opportunities in education. Dr. Canel has been principal since 2010 and has helped carry on the school’s traditional focus of helping every child become a successful learner.

“Dr. Canel’s extensive background in special education and her unwavering commitment to helping each child reach his or her potential have been sincerely appreciated by so many families at Carpenter,” according to Superintendent Philip Bender.

“We wish her well as her career in education moves

forward, and will seek a leader to carry on the successful initiatives she has put in place at Carpenter, our smallest school,” he added.

The Board of Education on March 12 also approved the addition of one new assistant principal, effective with the 2012-13 school year, to be shared between Carpenter and Franklin schools.

With enrollments greater than 600 students, District 64’s other elementary schools – Field, Roosevelt and Washington – already have assistant principals assigned full-time.

“District 64 – as all districts

across the state – is preparing for extensive revisions in how teacher performance will be evaluated. This new, shared administrator will help support these time-intensive reviews as well as our ongoing instructional goals for these two schools,” Bender noted.

“The search for all three administrators this spring will include opportunities for input from parents, teachers, staff and other administrators to select the best candidates to meet District 64’s high standards and find an outstanding match for each school community,” Bender added.

personal taxes.

In regard to the dozen clients, Dumdum also admitted to intentionally reporting more medical expenses, moving expenses, and charitable expenses than clients had receipts for in order to produce guaranteed savings.

In court, prosecutors referenced a Feb, 25, 2010 instance in which an undercover IRS agent requested Dumdum’s services. Court records say the undercover agent gave Dumdum a receipt for $500 in moving expenses, but Dumdum fraudulently entered the maximum $2,525 deduction, causing the “client” to receive a $22 refund instead of owing

$353.

The signed plea agreement recommends a federal sentencing guideline range of 24 to 30 months in prison, in addition to the $232,000 in restitution.

However, U.S. District Judge John W. Darrah is under no obligation to accept the recommendation.

The maximum penalty for not filing tax returns is one year in prison and a $100,000, while each count of filing or preparing false tax returns can result in a maximum sentence of three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 21. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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THE BUGLE MARCH 22, 2012

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The secret of time management I cannot believe March is over.

A lady once explained to me that when you are young time goes slowly. For instance a tenyear-old adds a year to become eleven and it is 1/10 of the time for him or her. A forty-five-yearold adds a year and it is 1/45 of the time. So you can see that as you age time shrinks.

There’s a certain logic to all that, although a year is still 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days and 8760 hours. If you spend 8 hours sleeping that leaves only 5840 hours to get anything done! So you really only have 243 days during any given year.

52 of those are Sundays leaving 191 days for material things.

The problem with time m a n a ge m e n t is that people try to pack 365 days into 191 days. That means that they’re 50% over capacity and that’s if you don’t waste any time.

If you use up 3 hours a day in eating, showering, getting dressed, and commuting you’re out about 46 days of yearly life.

That kicks you down to 145 days.

Perhaps you give yourself an hour a weekday and 8 hours on

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Saturday to enjoy life. Well there goes another 28 days and now you’ve got only 117. Bam and you’ve got less than a third of a year to get anything done and that’s only if you never get sick, have an accident, or have to go to a funeral and at a certain age it seems like you start attending lots of funerals. Right from the day you’re born you’re dying. So now you really have a quarter of a year left, but don’t despair.

On their deathbed no one ever says I should have worked more. Instead they wish they’d expressed their feelings for their loved ones better, that they’d stayed in touch with friends, and they wish they’d let themselves

be happier. Knowing that you only have so little time is a blessing. It helps you to focus on the important things.The top regret of the dying is that they wish they had the courage to live their true lives. To do that you have to get the big things done first and the little ones will follow. You might have heard about the jar filling experiment.

If you fill the jar with sand and then try to get the big rocks, symbols of the important things, you’ll fail. Instead, get the important things in first and you’ll find the sand fits just as well. For me that’s God, family, community/country and then work success. Too often we

look about us and see someone who’s rich and famous and all too often we find out that they reversed the list haven’t they?

They threw themselves into work and into being a material success at the loss of country, community, family and God. If you figure out who you really are and do the big things first you’ll find you never run out of happiness, though you will run out of time.

That’s the secret to time management. We all really have the same amount of time and this short time on earth is just the start. Do you spend it in misery or joy? The choice is yours.

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Schools

District 64’s Latest Hire Lincoln principal named Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education at its March 12 meeting confirmed the promotion of Lincoln Middle School Principal Joel Martin to become Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources effective July 1. Mr. Martin is replacing Dr. Sandra Stringer, who is retiring from District 64 on June 30 after 10 years in the post.

Mr. Martin is currently in his second year as principal of Lincoln. District 64 will now begin a search for a new principal, and will include opportunities for participation by the school’s

teachers, non-certified staff, and school PTO representatives.

As Assistant Superintendent, Mr.Martin will provide leadership of the District’s overall hiring and evaluation of approximately 750 full- and part-time staff members, including recruitment and orientation, teacher staffing projections and dismissals, employee records, alignment with mandated regulations, collective negotiations, and other related responsibilities.

“We are very impressed by how quickly Mr. Martin has built successful relationships with teachers and staff members at

Lincoln, and with employees and administrators across District 64,” according to Superintendent Philip Bender.

“We believe his commitment to two-way communication with staff and colleagues, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of the upcoming state-mandated changes in performance evaluations for teachers and principals make him an outstanding fit to help guide District 64 into this new era,” he added.

In addition to his responsibilities as principal, Mr. Martin also has served as a member of

several District-wide groups, including the Policy, Responseto-Intervention and Wellness committees. He has also worked on the Maine Township common core articulation committee for language arts and has helped guide two areas within the District’s Strategic Plan.

Mr. Martin came to District 64 in 2010 from Kirby School District 140 in Tinley Park, where he served for six years as a middle school principal.

He previously served as an assistant principal and a grade 7 social studies teacher in that district. Earlier in his career,

Mr. Martin taught social studies and reading in grades 5-8 for five years in the Chicago Public Schools.

Mr. Martin received a bachelor of science degree from Illinois State University and his master’s from Governors State University.

He currently is pursuing his Doctor of Education degree from Lewis University.

In all, 50 applications were received for the post; a screening panel selected nine applicants to interview. A committee of teachers, administrators and a Board of Education member then interviewed five finalists.

Breana Brill, Nashiha Alam, and Alyssa Guzman also competed at the tournament and did well.

Head Debate Coach Eric Oddo said,“We worked extremely hard to reach our goal of winning state. I appreciate all of the hard work from my assistant coaches: Kevin Bancroft, Jeff Buntin, Matt Fahrenbacher and Val McIntosh.

I also want to thank former New Trier debater Ted Kontopoulos and former Michigan State debater Eric Lanning for assisting us this weekend.”

Niles West Debate won’t have much time to sit back and enjoy their trophy. Coming up this month is the IHSA Varsity State Debate Tournament in Bloomington, the Novice/ Junior Varsity Nationals at Woodward Academy in College Park, GA, and the Midwest Debate Championships in Iowa City, Ia. Next month they compete in the National Debate Coaches Association Debate Championships in Las Vegas.

place Engineering Graphics; Andrew Kim, first place physics and second place mathematics; Patrick Liscio, first place mathematics; and Alex Makeyev, second place engineering graphics.

The following WYSE members also contributed: Felix Angelov, Rishy Chacko, Sheryl Cherian, Marc-Daniel Julien,Akshar Kumar, Zoya Momin, Michael Nissan, Andrew Rappoport,Alberto Rios, Vikram Shah and Edward Lee. WYSE coaches are Martha Lietz and Matthew Fahrenbacher.

: https://sites.google.com/site/ aurorisdance/

District 219 Briefs Golden Apple Scholars named Niles North High School students Maria Fernandes and Jolene Strauss have been selected to be among the 135 members of the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Class of 2012.

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a highly competitive program that seeks the best and brightest of Illinois youth interested in a teaching career.

Those selected receive advanced teacher preparation through Summer Institutes that give them early practice and exposure to the art of teaching and financial assistance for college. Over 1,200 nominations were received this year for the program.

The Class of 2012 Scholars will be honored on Saturday, May 12 at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus.

Niles West champs in novice debating Niles West Debate competed at the Illinois Communication and Theatre Association State Debate Tournament at Dundee Crown High School on March 9 through 10. This is the state competition for Novice and Junior Varsity debate in Illinois.

West debaters Miranda Kang and Nathan Anderson won the state championship in the Novice policy debate division.

Kang and Anderson faced 46

teams from across the state in the Novice division. They were 7-3 in preliminary rounds and the fifth seed entering elimination rounds.They defeated Glenbrook North for the championship and were 3-0 in elimination rounds.

Gershom Chan and Tahir Meeks were 6-4 in the preliminary rounds but failed to advance to the elimination rounds. Out of 92 debaters, Nathan Anderson was named the fourth speaker.

Janat Ahmed, Nick Charles, Lizzie Prete, James McLellan,Alwin Alex, Michelle Sproat, Morgan Gstalter and Walter Lindwall also debated well and had respectable records at the tournament.

In the Junior Varsity division, 31 teams from across the state competed. Theo Noparstak and Jonass Placitis went 4-1 in preliminary rounds and were the third seed entering elimination rounds. In the semifinals they lost on a close 2-1 decision to Glenbrook North. Emma Lazar and Vinay Patel were 4-1 in the preliminary rounds and the fifth seed entering elimination rounds.

They lost on a close 2-1 decision to King College Prep in the quarterfinals. Niles West was one of two schools to advance more than one team to elimination rounds in the Junior Varsity division. Out of 62 debaters,Theo Noparstak was fourth speaker, Emma Lazar was sixth speaker, Kris Trivedi was seventh speaker and Jonass Placitis was ninth speaker. Ari Hoffman, Sana Khan, Lia Isono, Jessie Amgalanjargal,

West WYSE advances to state The Niles West Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) team took third place at the Sectional meet held March 9 at Vernon Hills High School.

The following WYSE members qualified for the State competition held April 5 at the University of Illinois, ChampaignUrbana: Celine Ledesma, first

Auroris sponsors K-8 dance clinic Auroris Dance Company will conduct its third annual Dance Clinic for children in grades K through 8th grade on Saturday, April 14 at Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler, Skokie.

Participants will choose to learn a hip-hop or jazz dance routine and will be placed in the appropriate level by grade and experience.

At the conclusion, children will perform on stage in the Niles North High School Auditorium, along with members of the Auroris Dance Company.

The cost is $30 per child and includes clinic, snack and T-shirt.

Please register by Monday, April 2. Contact Deanna Sortino, Niles North Auroris Dance Company Sponsor, at deasor@d219.org or download a registration form at

Pasta & Pops dinner and concert The Niles West Music Parents Association (NWMPA) presents the 32nd annual Pasta & Pops Dinner and Concert, featuring performances by the Niles West High School orchestras, choirs and bands on May 12. This year’s performance honors William S. Koch, Director of Bands, who is retiring after 29 years of teaching at Niles West High School.

Pasta & Pops is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the NWMPA and all proceeds help support music education at Niles West by funding projects and scholarships not covered by the fine arts department budget.

On May 12, the silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a dinner buffet at 6 p.m. and musical performances at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $16 and include a pasta dinner and the legendary sweets table with desserts donated by the student performers and their families.

Call Lori Berman at (847) 677-7301 by May 2 to request tickets. Individuals or businesses interested in providing an item or gift certificate for the silent auction, or to place an ad in the Pasta & Pops program book, please email pastanpops@gmail. com or call Susan Phillips at (312) 969-1899 by April 20.

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across

1 Penicillin source 5 Wee bit 9 “The Maltese Falcon” actress 14 Say it’s so 15 1970 N.L. batting champ Carty 16 Gather 17 Debussy’s dream 18 Scene in “The Hustler”?

20 Not wilted 22 In the future 23 Adam’s apples?

26 Duchamp genre 30 Orlon, for one 31 Hot and humid 33 “A Challenge for the Actor” author Hagen 34 Grover’s veep 37 Correspond 38 Tubby tabbies?

40 Faith symbolized by a nine-pointed

star 43 Blemish 44 Off-rd. transport 47 “The Tempest” king 49 Canal problem 51 Even 52 Visitors to the Winter Palace?

55 Gives off 57 Provide with lodging 58 Tusk warmers?

63 Sommelier’s selection 64 Plum tomatoes 65 Lima’s home 66 Start of an intermission?

67 Apprehension 68 Mr. Potato Head piece 69 Mtg.

Down

1 His clown alter ego was Bip 2 Be heavyhanded, in a way 3 Viagra competitor 4 Stylish 5 Response from 24-Down 6 Familia member 7 The planets, e.g.

8 Arens of Israel 9 Pearl Mosque setting 10 Northerners with a lot of pull?

11 Mad Hatter’s offering 12 Iowa’s state tree 13 Hosp. workers 19 Proclivity 21 Part of the Little Dipper’s handle 24 Rover’s pal 25 Fanfare 27 Abbr. in car ads 28 Gaming cube 29 Roy Halladay or the Red Baron 32 Fleabag 35 Nabokov novel 36 More unfriendly 38 Voice of Puss in

Boots in “Shrek” sequels 39 Cheaters, to teachers: Abbr.

40 It may be held by one on deck 41 Thrilla in Manila winner 42 Gardening aid 44 Nail polish remover ingredient 45 Fencing moves 46 Evening service 48 Suffix with psych 50 Common blues 53 Bar goer’s option 54 Popular Japanese beer 56 Games magazine’s 1994 Game of the Year 58 Author Levin 59 Word in many German names 60 Online “Yikes!”

61 Thing that comes to those who wait 62 “Mamma Mia!” song

Don’t dip into your savings to make a frivolous or extravagant purchase, as you will regret doing so later. Overlook criticism from someone in your inner circle - and don’t read too much into praise in the week to come.

Some say that bravery is when you are afraid, but move forward nevertheless. You may have doubts about your current project but the only way to progress is to press on in the upcoming week.

Bide your time.

Tensions over an issue could make you spring into unnecessary action. In the week to come, let cooler heads prevail. Tread with care when navigating through relationship matters.

Keep it in neutral. In the week to come, the best course of action to take is to not take any at all. What captures your fancy or seems like a good investment may be in direct opposition to what is best.

To forgive is divine.

Don’t hold a grudge over a trivial issue, as it will ultimately result in more harm than good. Paying attention to the words of a friend or colleague may yield a lucrative opportunity.

Spend only what you have to spend. Stay within your means and avoid getting yourself into debt as you may have a hard time getting out of it. This week remember that the best things in life are free.

Live and let live. You don’t need to cause a stir by pointing out someone else’s shortcomings, no matter how obvious those flaws may be. Concentrate on the best and highest and stay positive in the week ahead.

Patience is a virtue.

You may feel as if you are spinning your wheels when you want to move forward in the week ahead. You can only proceed or make progress when certain events fall into place.

Don’t jump to conclusions. Your fantasies could create serious problems if left unchecked. Talk things out with the other party to clear the air. The week to come won’t be as bad as you think.

Take nothing for granted. You may be quite content and happy with your current relationship, but a partner may be feeling neglected. In the week ahead, let loved ones know that you care.

Keep the clamoring crowds content. It falls on you to make sure family problems are solved in the week to come. Talk things out with loved ones to maintain a happy and productive home.

It’s a poor time for testing wills. hat works for you may not go over so well with your mate. Don’t try to dictate your own agenda. Find a happy medium that you can both enjoy in the upcoming week.

SUDOKU

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Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • GUMMY • NOVEL • UPLIFT • UNLOAD

Answer:

What the climbers achieved when they reached the summit -- A “LOFTY” GOAL

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Bugle Kids

INSIDE: Maine South, Niles West in running for CSL crown, page 15; Boys Basketball All-Area Team coming next week

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Girls

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Roundup

Roundup

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

In the third annual Voyager Media Girls AllStar game, the North squad scored the first six points of the game en route to a 74-51 win Sunday night at Plainfield Central.

The North, which consisted of players from Maine South, Benet, Bolingbrook, Downers South, Maine East and Westmont never trailed in the game and built a 23-10 lead on a basket

by Benet’s Taylor Valentine.

The South squad, which comprised of girls from Plainfield East, Plainfield Central, Plainfield South, Plainfield North, Joliet Central, Joliet West and Minooka, kept the game close though and trailed 37-27 at the half on four free throws by Plainfield North’s Tiffany Wayne.

“I had a lot of fun,” Wayne said. “There were a lot of girls that I’ve known for the last four years and it is great to play with them one more time before we go off to college.”

A steal and basket early in the second half by Maine East’s Monay Crawford gave the North squad a 4531 advantage, but North responded and got to within nine at 45-36 on a basket by Khadija Cooley.

A 10-point run by North, with five points from Bolingbrook’s DeLacy Anderson made it 57-38. An eight-point run soon after on four points from Allie Hill made it 65-42.

“It felt good playing again with my teammates,” Anderson said. “It is good to see how different players have different styles of play.”

Hill ended up scoring nine straight points See GIRLS, page 12

Sunday night’s fourth annual Voyager Media

Maine East’s Prep Shootout boys senior all-star contest Monay Crawford

Maine South’s Michelle Maher Photos by Matt Honold/Bugle staff

Notre Dame’s Joe Ferrici

between the North and South featured plenty of end-to-end action, athleticism, dunks and three-pointers.

For the most part, it also was a tightly contested matchup until the South pulled away late and won, 112-101.

The South finished the first half with an exclamation point. Three straight dunks— two from Andre Norris (Plainfield Central) and one from game MVP Marlon Johnson of Joliet West—lifted the South to a 48-41 halftime cushion.

Despite giving away height to a taller South squad, the North took its first lead since midway through the first half, 50-48, thanks to 7-0 run to begin the second half.

Benet’s Bobby Wehril (13 points) rifled in a three-pointer to give the North the lead.

“It was just about having fun,” said Notre Dame forward Joe Ferrici (seven points)—one of two Dons who took part in the game along with Greg Leifel. “I’ve been out of this (the Notre Dame) uniform for about two or three weeks and it was just nice to get back in it and play. It was a lot of fun.

“It was a lot of up-and-down. It was like an AAU tournament. I liked the pace.”

Rob Mahlke of Downers North, who had all of his eight points in the See BOYS, page 13

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GIRLS Continued from page 11 for the North squad down the stretch and Alison Dec of Downers South scored the final four.

“We are rivals all year and tonight we all came together and played together and it was really fun,” Hill said.“It was great.”

“It was really fun and really cool,” Dec said. “There’s a few girls I played (against) at Benet, so I kind of knew them. I knew Sidney (Prasse) and Madeline (Eilers). It was cool playing with the Bolingbrook girls. It made it a faster pace. I could tell everyone was out of shape so it was kind of a street ball thing, which is cool. I like that; it’s fun and it was a good experience.”

South finished with four points apiece from Cooley and Plainfield Central’s Brigid Hanley, including a buzzer-beating threepointer.

“I had a great time, it was fun,” Cooley said. “I got to play with girls I’ve never played with and played against some of them. For us to come out and do as good as we did with no practice, I think it was a nice game, I like it. It’s an honor to be known as an All-Star and to come out and play with these girls and show what we can do, I like it.”

“It was really fun and really special to have it in our own gym,” Hanley said. “I knew like half the girls on my team and a few of the girls on the other team. It was fun because I played with them when I was younger.”

Crawford was awarded the MVP award of the game after finishing with eight points to go along with several steals and assists.

“It feels good,” said Crawford, who has enlisted in the Air Force.

“I worked hard, and it feels good to win the MVP.” Hill finished with a game-high 12 points, while Benet’s Sidney Prasse and Anderson each scored 10 points. Dec finished with six points and her teammate Erin Bommersbach scored five.

“We have all been rivals over the years, but it was great to get out there and play with some of these girls from the area,” Prasse said. “We all have something in common. That is part of basketball, to put the rivalry behind you and leave it all on the court and I thought we did that and played well. It was a lot of fun.”

South was paced by 10

points apiece from Plainfield East’s Dominique Hartsfield and Cooley. Joliet Central’s Nijea Dixon added eight points and Wayne scored seven.

“We had to come out and play with confidence no matter who we were playing,” Cooley said. “We knew who we were up against and we just went out and played our hardest. We just had to get as many rebounds as we could and limit their touches inside.”

“I just wanted to try to get back in a rhythm one last time,” Hartsfield said. “I think it had a great deal to do with how I played. It was fun to play against Bolingbrook because I play against them over the summer and it was like another pickup game.”

“I had a wonderful game,” Dixon said. “I had a great time playing with everyone. I’m not from here, but I still had a good experience playing with everyone. I did the best I could and I hung in there and gave good effort.”

The South team was pleased with their performance against girls from state powerhouse teams such as Bolingbrook and Benet.

“I felt pretty good playing against them,” Wayne stated.

“We were proud of the way we played against them. My favorite moment at the end was when at the end of the game we saw the score, but the girls kept their enthusiasm and cheered for one another.”

“We did pretty good against them,” Hanley said. “If they had Morgan (Tuck) playing, that could have changed things. We did pretty good against them.”

Meanwhile, it was fun for

Sports the North girls to play with the Bolingbrook girls.

“They were good (referring to playing with the North team and the Bolingbrook girls),” Crawford said. “They were open-minded and friendly, and we connected immediately. I know they were fun to play with.”

“Being from such a small school, I was just honored to be invited to play in this game,” Westmont’s Jackie Zakhem said.

“It was awesome to play with girls that I look up to.They were the sweetest people to play with, and I’m glad we pulled out a win.

“It’s always nice to play with a lot of good players,” Maine South’s Michelle Maher said.“And it was nice to put the (Maine South) jersey on one more time.

They’re so athletic (referring to the Bolingbrook girls) and so it’s really nice to play in a game like this with them.”

“It was great to play with girls from all over the area,” Benet’s Nicole Valentine said. “It was fun because girls that we really didn’t like before, we became really good friends with. When we played Bolingbrook (in the playoffs), we obviously didn’t like to play against them, but we realized they are all really nice girls and it was a lot of fun.”

After the game, Hanley was awarded with the Jeremy Izzo award, which is given to a senior All-Star that displays great character. Hanley overcame a pair of ACLs to set the District 202 scoring record.

“It’s really nice to get,” Hanley said. “I didn’t expect that at all.

It’s a really nice honor.”

Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini also contributed

Matt Honold/Bugle staff

Maine East’s Monay Crawford was named the Voyager Media Girls All-Star MVP and was presented the award by Sports Reporter Scott Taylor.

Sports BOYS Continued from page 11 second half, made it 59-53 with a bucket inside. Kevin Honn of cross-town rival Downers South, who tallied 12 of his team-high 17 in the second half, scored four straight points that later put the North on top, 6964. But the South later regained the lead, 74-70, after outscoring the North, 10-1. Robinson and Jaylen Nunn (Romeoville) each connected from beyond the arc during this sequence.

Yet the North responded with a 10-1 run of its own to open up its 80-75 margin.

However, the South regained an 82-80 advantage following a 7-0 run that was capped by a trey from Plainfield East’s Austin Robinson (15 points).

Alec Boyd of Bolingbrook answered for the North with a three to make it 83-82, but the South sprinted ahead for good, outscoring the North 16-4 to surge ahead, 98-87. Norris and Brian Bennett (Plainfield East) combined for nine points during the run.

The 6-11 Johnson put his team over the century mark, 102-92, with a dunk—one of two he had during the second half. Johnson netted a gamehigh 18 points.

Courtney Cole (Lockport) complemented Johnson offensively with 14 points, while Nunn contributed 13 and K.T. Carpenter (Joliet Central) scored 12. Norris also had nine.

For the North, Josh Little of Bolingbrook finished with See BOYS, page 15

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Madness all over as brackets bust standings

1 Kentucky

1 Syracuse

Mark Gregory Katie Hartanovich Marge Taylor Brian Dunn Gary Taylor Chris Askew Tom Harper Scott Taylor Edward Gladstone Michael Kay Dan Leach Joe Sparaciao Dave Hartanovich Nikki Lunardini Brian Dudczyk Mandie Copley Briana Wilder Laureen Crotteau Jackie Gregory

4 Indiana

4 Wisconsin

3 Baylor

6 Cincinnati

10 Xavier

2 Ohio State

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By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

After a fairly dull first day, the NCAA Tournament heated up over the weekend.

The first day saw just two upsets, with Colorado beating UNLV and VCU holding off Wichita State, which was the only real game that was decided in the final seconds.

It also featured a lot of controversy as top seeded Syracuse rallied to beat UNC

1 Michigan St.

Champion

1 North Carolina

4 Louisville

13 Ohio

3 Marquette

11 N.C. State

7 Florida

2. Kansas

Ashville, thanks in large part to the refs.

Friday started off hot and didn’t cool off the rest of the weekend.

It opened with a 19-point comeback in the second half for Texas, only to fall short in the end against Cincinnati.

Then came what appeared to be the upset of the tournament as No. 2 seed Missouri, thanks to a lucky shooting day from No. 15 seed Norfolk State, became just the fifth No. 2 seed to lose

in the first round in an instant classic. Three people picked the Tigers to win the National Championship in our contest.

Then came the real shocker a few hours later when No. 2 Duke, winner of four titles in the past 21 years, fell to No. 15 Lehigh. Meanwhile, No. 13 seed Ohio was busy shocking No. 4 Michigan. The night ended with Notre Dame losing to Xavier on a lane violation.

The weekend competition as just as fierce, with great game

on top of great game, especially Saturday as nearly every game went to the wire.

Now that the Sweet 16 is set, it is time to see what will happen next. All four No. 1 seeds are in play, as well as two No. 2 seeds, so there are still plenty of teams in play for the title.

In the Midwest bracket, both North Carolina and Kansas get double digit seeds, so there is a good possibility of the two meeting up.

The top two seeds in the

East, Syracuse and Ohio State, both have tough matchups with Wisconsin and Cincinnati, respectively.

The South has the rematch between Kentucky and Indiana and a Kentucky/Baylor regional final would be fun.

In the West, Michigan State and Louisville should be a great defensive battle, while Marquette and Florida could be a highscoring affair.

No matter what happens, expect the unexpected!

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Hawks, Wolves should be in thick of CSL race

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The way Maine South baseball coach Bill Milano sees it, there are no“gimmies”on the schedule when his team begins CSL South play in mid-to-late April.

BASEBALL He describes New Trier, a 25win sectional semifinalist club last spring, and defending CSL South champion Glenbrook South (24 victories in 2011) as being “basically reloaded” from last year.

“It’s brutal.There’s no day off,” Milano said. “You have to bring your ‘A’ game every day.”

Niles West coach Gary Gustafson agrees.

“With Glenbrook South returning as conference champs, with their whole pitching staff (back), it’ll be a dog fight all season,” Gustafson said.

Nonetheless, both the Hawks and Wolves have plenty of

BOYS Continued from page 13 15, including 11 in the first half. Downers South’s Jamall Millison added nine.

Ferrici, who averaged a double-double this season (10 points, 10 rebounds), said he would like to continue playing in college.

“I’m looking at some NAIA schools,” he said.

Meanwhile, Leifel (five points) said he would like to walk on and play either basketball or golf at a Division III school.

“This game was fun,” Leifel said. “It was very up-pace, a lot of shots, very much (geared towards) offense. But it was just about having fun. I formed some quick friendships. I had a lot of things in common with these guys.”

“It was fun,” Cole said. “It was a good experience playing here. It was a good time. We came out here to have fun, but coming away with the win was a bonus. It was a nice way to end my career.”

“Some of them I’ve played with outside of school, but this was the first time I’ve played with them on an organized

firepower returning from last season and should give the CSL South’s top dogs a run for their money.

•Milano believes the Hawks, who finished third in the 2011 summer league state tourney, have an intangible that will serve them well this spring: an experienced pitching staff.

The Hawks’ top three senior starters— California-Riverside recruit John Forsythe (6-0 in 2011), along with Keenan Kelly and PatrickAloisio—logged more than 100 combined innings last season. Overall, Maine South’s returning pitchers, which also includes senior Rocky Saavedra and junior Mike Virgilio, combined for 16 of the team’s 21 victories last spring.

“Who’s our No. 1 pitcher?”

Milano asked rhetorically. “The guy who has the ball on the mound (that day). They’re all very different types of pitchers and we like that.”

Maine South has some pop in its batting order, too.

Senior catcher Jimmy Frankos (.340 average, .472 on-base percentage, 20 RBIs), who’ll play at Iowa next season; senior center fielder and Notre Dame recruit Kyle Richardson (.325, 19 RBIs, 12 stolen bases); and senior first baseman Nick Mitrovich, a Concordia signee (.430 in 14 games), lead the way offensively.

“Kyle has all the tools,” Milano said. “He can do everything you ask.”

Joining Richardson in the outfield will be seniors Nick Calabrese, Brett Slager (a North Park recruit) and Lawrence Darlak. Calabrese, along with juniors Jesus Saavedra and Jack Touhy, all should see playing time in the infield whenever Aloisio (second base), Kelly (third base) and Rocky Saavedra (shortstop) are pitching.

“They’re a great bunch of kids,” Milano said. “They know what they have to do to be successful. It’s going to come down to execution and that

team,” Cole stated. “It was good to see I could play with some other good people.”

“It felt good to play with the guys I’ve been playing against since the seventh and eighth grade,” Nunn said. “It was about having fun. Those are like our rivals, Bolingbrook and Downers Grove South.

We don’t like them over here, the Lockport, Romeoville and Plainfield. I like how it is split up, it’s good. It was fun watching Marlon dunk everything.”

“It’s good because I’ll never get to play with these guys again,” Nunn said. “I’ll be going up against Nate (Washington) in college next year. We’re happy with how we represented Romeoville.”

“I’m happy with how I played,” Akuba said. “I got to play with players from our conference who are the same level as me, so it was great playing with them. It was also great to play with my teammates, Jaylen and Nate, for the last time. It’s good to keep the tradition going.”

“My favorite moment was throwing the dunk down,” Akuba said. “It was a good dunk.”

“It was fun seeing them play last year, but it was fun playing

this year and showcase my skills in this one,” Brown said.

“It’s always fun playing with your teammates and with guys on different teams. It was good to finish out that way, plus we got the win.

“This is like the real NBA game,” Brown said. “We came out here in the first half and played around. We came out in the second half and that’s where we finished it off.”

“Coming out here and shooting and do what you do is fun,” Robinson. “It’s kind of bittersweet, knowing I’m wearing the uniform one last time. It’s always fun to play with good competition and we got the win too.”

“It felt good to play in my gym and play with the other players,” Norris said. “It feels good to get out here one more time. I was happy with how I played. I didn’t want to take it too serious, but it was good to get out and play.We wanted to play good team ball and have fun.”

“It was fun playing with everybody,” Presniakovas said.

“Most of them are my friends and I know them. We were messing around a little bit, but then we got behind and we didn’t want to lose.

Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor also contributed

solid pitching staff.”

•With a middle of the lineup that includes Michigan signee Kevin Ross, Kyle Coletta and Jason Meger, the Wolves will give their 2012 foes—conference and otherwise—all they can handle.

Ross and Meger, both seniors, man shortstop and third base, respectively, for Niles West, which finished 23-10 last spring.

Ross enjoyed a productive first season with the Wolves last year after transferring from Mather. He hit .436 with 30 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. Meger, a starter since his sophomore year, returns as the team’s No. 1 pitcher.

Coletta, a junior second baseman, is Niles West’s No. 2 pitcher. Senior left-handed hitting first baseman Max Markoff rounds out the infield.

“When those four guys are out there, our infield is as solid as anybody’s,” Gustafson said.

Returnee Erik Stojanoff, a senior, and junior Seth

Rosenberg, a transfer from New Trier, will give the Wolves depth at catcher. Gustafson also envisions Rosenberg breaking into the pitching rotation.

Other mound candidates include seniors T.J. Brunning and Nick Reyes (a transfer from Elmwood Park) and junior Eli Sherman.

“He’s (Rosenberg) getting up to 88 (mph) so he can be more of a power pitcher,” Gustafson said. “We don’t have maybe an 11- or 12-game winner, but we do have a quality pitching staff.”

Junior Jimmy Ostrega is projected to lead off and play center field. Seniors Trevot Talhami and Quinn Winkler, along with juniors Joe Younan and Tommy Williams, also are vying for playing time in the outfield.

Another junior, Jordan Griffiths, will be the team’s main designated hitter. Jack Arkus, Nick Clark and Mario Sivric, all juniors, are infield candidates. mikes@buglenewspapers.com

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Joliet West’s Marlon Johnson was named the Voyager Media Boys All-Star MVP and was presented the award by Sports Reporter Mark Gregory.

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Food

Serve a different kind of green for springtime One of the highlights of the springtime harvest for me is the arrival of fresh local asparagus.

And, yes, nowadays you can find asparagus in the markets virtually yearround thanks to international shipping. But the finest flavor and texture will almost always come from fresh asparagus grown closer to home and quickly whisked to market after harvest.

I especially like the so-called “pencil” asparagus.As the name applies, these spears are as thin as pencils, being harvested while still very young, and they have a subtle flavor and delicate texture that seems to me the essence of spring.

Pencil asparagus need very little in the way of preparation.

All you have to do is rinse them and then bend them near their cut stem ends to snap off any woody part. They are so tender and mild that you can even serve them raw as part of a vegetable platter with dips. To cook them, they turn perfectly al dente, tender but still slightly crisp, after just a

couple of minutes of steaming, boiling, grilling, or - if first cut into bite-sized pieces - stirfrying.

But one of my favorite ways to prepare these early crops of asparagus is to turn them into a subtly flavorful, beautiful pale green asparagus soup. For such a preparation, you just have to chop up the asparagus spears into small pieces and then simmer them in a mixture of mildly onion-scented broth and cream. (I also sometimes like to add a touch of honey, which gently highlights the vegetable’s touch of natural sweetness.) Once the asparagus is tender, all that remains to do is puree it in a food processor or blender, pass it through a sieve to remove any fibers and achieve absolute smoothness, and then add a final accent of fresh lemon juice.

The result of this process that takes less than half an hour is a bright, light-green soup that tastes like springtime in a bowl.

Serve it as the first course of your springtime dinner - and then go on enjoying it regularly as long as fresh asparagus is in season. (c) 2012 WOLFGANG PUCK WORLDWIDE, INC. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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I especially like so-called “pencil” asparagus. These thin spears, harvested while very young, have a subtle flavor and delicate texture.

FRESH SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS SOUP Serves 6 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 4 cups organic chicken broth 2 cups heavy cream, plus 1/2 cup extra lightly whipped for optional garnish 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra as needed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus extra as needed 2-1/2 pounds fresh organic pencil-thin asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives Heat the olive oil in a nonreactive pot over medium heat.Add the butter.When it foams, add the onion, reduce the heat to low and saute, stirring frequently, until the onion turns translucent and very tender, about 7 to 10 minutes, taking care not to let the onion brown.

Stir in the broth, 2 cups cream, honey, salt, and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high, bring to a simmer, and continue simmering for 5 minutes.

Stir in the asparagus and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove the pot from the stove.Working in batches to avoid overfilling, and following manufacturer’s instructions for working carefully with hot liquids to avoid spattering, use a food processor or blender to puree the soup. As each batch is pureed, pour it into a fine-meshed strainer held over a large mixing bowl, pressing it through with a rubber spatula and then discarding the fibers left in the strainer.

Return the pureed soup to the pot and reheat gently, stirring in the lemon juice.Taste and, if necessary, adjust the seasonings with more salt and white pepper.

Ladle the soup into heated bowls. If you like, add a dollop of whipped cream to each serving. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or chives.

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Gratitude is the best power tool in the workplace Q. I’m trying to move ahead in my company and have been reading a lot of success books.

What do you consider one of the best attitudes to cultivate that are common to people who get ahead in corporations?

A. Gratitude is one of the most effective workplace power tools. Surprisingly, in today’s self-centered business world, gratitude is also one of the most underutilized career tools. Even Oprah (who has launched many careers than anyone) was quoted as observing that she can count the people who have thanked her on one hand.

To bring the power of gratitude into your career, get out a sheet of paper and think of everyone who has helped you. Go year by year and month by month through your history and make notes about what each person did for you.

Now begin to put together a gratitude action plan. You can write appreciative emails and send written cards or even flowers or treats. The Internet makes finding and sending small gifts to anyone in the world an easy task.

Make sure that with every thank-you you send out, you tailor what you write or do for the person you are appreciating.

Cookie-cutter thank-you cards come across as canned and insincere. Genuine personal thoughts and feelings about the

person who has helped you are always the right color and right size.

A little known secret about men is they enjoy flowers just as much as women. If you have a special male mentor, you’ll be surprised how impressed and flattered he is by fresh flowers.

Remember, everyone who walks by a desk with flowers asks whom they are from. He will be reminded of your thoughtful gesture every time someone asks.

After you’ve finished with your past, look at your workplace, customers and coworkers through a lens of gratitude.

Believe me, no one in your workplace ever goes home and complains about how they had too much appreciation that day at work. When a coworker,

customer, or even your boss goes out of their way to help you, let them know you appreciate it!

People sometimes talk about having an “attitude of gratitude” because it sounds snappy and rhymes.Beyond a popular phrase, it is an uncommon perspective, especially in the workplace. If you can cultivate and practice the art of appreciating what people do for you, they’ll be more motivated to help you in the future.

No one gets ahead without a network that is invested in seeing you succeed. Learn to put gratitude into the banks of those who invest in you, and watch the dividends of success roll in.

The last word(s) Q. My boss just hired his

favorite brother to work on our team. The guy is completely inept. My coworkers think I should just tell our boss the truth. Is there a diplomatic way to let our boss know he needs to fire his brother?

A. Yes, let the facts speak to your boss and remain silent unless you are ready to look for a new job.

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

You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies. (c) 2012 INTERPERSONAL EDGE

Why should you make a fresh budget each month?

Dear Dave, I was wondering why you recommend doing a fresh budget every month. Once you’ve figured out your expenses and income, won’t the same budget work month to month?

Kara Dear Kara, I understand what you’re saying, but if you look closely at every month, you’ll see pretty quickly that they’re not all created equal in terms of expenses. On top of that, if you work a commissionbased job, your monthly income will fluctuate throughout the year.

Now, there are some things that will remain pretty standard. A few things like your rent or mortgage payment will probably be the same month to month. But what about things like utilities and food? Chances are your electric or gas bills will be higher during certain months as you heat and cool your home depending on the weather.

What about holidays and special occasions? It’s likely you’ll end up spending more on food, gifts and related items around

Thanksgiving and Christmas or other months when family and friends have birthdays and other events.

These are just a few of the reasons it’s a good idea to customize your budget every month.A good, accurate monthly budget should always reflect your reality, Kara. Not only will this give you a more realistic idea of where your money is going, but the knowledge also helps you control your money instead of it controlling you!

—Dave Dear Dave, One of my husband’s credit card bills was turned over to a collection agency. They’ve offered three different payment

options. If we accept one of the options, does this mean the original creditor accepts the agreement as well?

Cheryl Dear Cheryl, In a situation like this, the collection agency either owns

the debt outright or they’re directly representing the credit See DAVE, page 23

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What is your “retirement number?”

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

A former client once argued with me about his “retirement number.” He couldn’t believe that he needed $1 million in savings before he could retire.

“That amount just seems like way more money than is necessary!” But after walking through the variables and calculations, he finally said, “Geez, a million bucks. ... I guess that’s my number.”

Determining your retirement number is like getting on the bathroom scale: Sometimes it’s a pleasant surprise; however, more often than not it forces you to face an ugly truth. Just as taking the dreaded step onto the scale is a necessary part of the weightloss process, so too is crunching the numbers for retirement planning.

According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) 2011 Retirement Confidence Survey, only 42 percent of American workers have taken

the time and effort to complete a retirement needs calculation.

Without going through that process, you’re flying blind into your retirement.

Please know that this is not rocket science, especially in an age when there are so many online retirement calculators available. I like EBRI’s Choose to Save Ballpark E$timate, which is easy to use, but your retirement plan/401(k) website probably has a tool available as well. The tricky part about using these calculators is that they ask you to estimate several factors that even economists can’t agree upon, like future inflation rate or expected rates of return on investments.

My crystal ball isn’t perfect, but here are some sensible estimates that should help: - Inflation assumption: 4.5 percent (higher than where we are today, but most economists believe that inflation is headed up in the coming years).

- Rate of investment return both before and after retirement:

Consider your risk tolerance and err on the side of being conservative. If you’re stuck, use 4-5 percent. Obviously, if you use a higher rate of return, the calculator will ultimately determine that you have to save a smaller amount.After our Great Recession and financial crash, I probably don’t have to tell you that higher return assumptions may not always work out as planned.

- Life Expectancy - if you are younger than 50, use 95; if you’re older than 50, use 90. If you want a closer estimate, go to www. livingto100.com and use their Life Expectancy Calculator.

Many calculators will take a percentage of your preretirement earnings (most use 80 percent) as a baseline for what you will need in the future sometimes called a “replacement rate.” A more precise way to determine that number is to figure out how much you spend today, isolate those expenses that won’t occur in retirement (so for example: mortgage payments,

if you are on track to pay it off before retirement; tuition; child care; commuting expenses) and poof, you have your replacement rate.

When I was a young financial planner, it was common practice to remove Social Security and Medicare taxes from your anticipated future need, but now I think it’s probably best to assume that the money you were paying in FICA will be necessary to pay some or all of higher health care costs in the future, so leave that amount in for your calculation.

Then you will be asked to plug in the amount of money you have already saved, your annual contributions to your retirement plans and other investment accounts, any future pension amounts, and a Social Security benefit. While Social Security might change in the future, most of the revisions being contemplated would not affect people who are currently over 50.

For those under 50, you might

have to wait longer to collect benefits or the benefit amount could be reduced. To adjust for an altered Social Security landscape, you could simply raise your replacement rate by 5 percent.

Once you have entered in all of the information, the calculator is going to spit out your results. For many, this moment could be as stressful as stepping on the scale.

But only when you are armed with the necessary information can you alter your course to a smooth retirement. So don’t be afraid to take the plunge and discover your retirement number.

Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-atLarge for www.CBSMoneyWatch.com.

She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com.

(c) 2012 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Upcoming events, trips at area senior centers Niles Senior Center Advanced registration is generally required for programs.

March/April Naturally Active Registrations for members have begun.All programs require advanced registration.

Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Membership application forms are available at the Front Desk, Membership Service Desk or on-line. For more information about program eligibility, contact one of our program coordinators.

2nd Annual Hearing Fair, Friday, April 13, 9:00AM-12Noon, FREE Admission/Open to all The Niles Senior Center, in conjunction with the Schaumburg Township Disability Services will be present with multiple vendors demonstrating low hearing products and services. Speakers and demonstrations include

Canine Companions instructing how dogs can help persons with hearing loss live independently; types of hearing loss; and the latest technological advances in hearing loss equipment.

Grief Workshop-Three Sessions to Begin April 11 Beginning Wednesday, April 11, the Niles Senior Center will hold a three-session grief workshop for Niles residents touched by the loss of a loved one. Please call Bev Wessels, LCSW, or Trudi Davis LCSW (847 588-8420) for more information and to enroll There is no cost to participate, but prior enrollment is necessary. The workshops will meet Wednesdays, from 1:00PM2:00PM and will focus on the following areas: Workshop #1, April 11 – What Has Happened to me? Trying to make sense of the many feelings you experience after the loss of a spouse or loved on is a difficult process.

Workshop #2, April 18 – Dealing With Expectations of Ourselves and Others Dealing with other people’s feelings

and concerns can raise anxiety, especially if we feel that people want us to “move on” or “be happy again.”

Workshop#3, April 25Adjusting to a Different Lifestyle At this workshop, we will explore the stress of living alone and ways to adjust to new social roles and responsibilities.

contact Jaymi.

Beginning Conversational Spanish,Wednesdays,April 4-May 9th 10-11AM Registration deadline is March 26. $30M/$35NM Instructor: Lisa Basset of Oakton Community College. For more information, contact Jaymi.

Yoga in Chairs, Instructor Andrea Lubershane, Thursdays, 10:45-11:45AM You provide the body, and we’ll provide a way to increase your flexibility, strength and balance.

Yoga is all about flexibility, and we can be flexible whether we sit in a chair, hold on to a chair to do standing poses, or even if we use the chair to do supine poses April 5-26 (4 classes) $24M/$29NM May 3-31 (5 classes) $30M/$35NM June 7-28 (4 classes) $24M/$29NM

July 5-26 (4 classes) $24/$29NM

Annual Rummage Sale The Rummage Sale date is Saturday, April 21 from 9AM-1PM – so mark your calendars! There are over 40 vendors whvo will be selling a wide variety of items.

There will be a $2 Hot Dog Lunch available (while supplies last) and a raffle with 50% going to the winner and 50% split between the American Cancer Society and the Niles Food Pantry. For more information,

NEW! Belly Dance Workshop, Wednesday, May 2, 11-12Noon $10M/$15NM Presented by Fran Strain of Dancemates. Come and have a great time while learning some new dances. This is geared for every level. Fun for all!

NEW Computer ClassesRegistration Now Open.- Do not wait too long to register. These classes fill quickly. For more

information about any of the computer classes, contact Jaymi (847 588-8420).

Pre Intro to Computers with Diane Zumpano, Tuesdays & Thursdays –April 17-26 9-10:30AM $20M/$25NM – for individuals who have never used a computer. Basic Introduction to the Internet with Jane Washburne, Tues & Thurs.,Apr. 17-26 3:30-4:30PM $25M/$30NM – Introduction to OnLine Banking with Mary Kussmann Wed., April 18 & 25th, 2-3:00PM $25M/$30NM Social Networking (Twitter, Facebook, Blogging) with Jane Washburne, Mondays and Wednesdays, April 30-May 9th 3:30-4:30PM $25M/$30NM Introduction to Ebay with Jane Washburne,Tues.&Thurs.May 1524 3:30-4:30PM $25M/$30NM Picasso/Photo Editor, Tuesday & Thursday, May 29 & 31st 3:304:30 $25M/$30NM NSC’s WEEKLY CONTEST!!!

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CENTERS Continued from page 19 Make sure you’re on our email list! Every week, there will be a drawing for a $5.00 gift certificate toward any program, class, or trip. All you need to do is make sure you’re on our email list. You will receive info on our newest trips, fantastic programs and variety of classes! Please call (847)588-8420 to get into the weekly drawing!

North Shore Senior Center Senior Center Membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove 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, Program Calendar & Newsletter six times per year, 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 in Morton Grove 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.

Lunch & Bingo!

Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. – Noon Enjoy an exciting game of Bingo, a tasty lunch and great company! Lunch and Bingo takes place every Wednesday.

Lunch is catered by a different local restaurant each week.

Bingo begins at 10am, and lunch is served at 11:30. Fee is $6 for members and $8 for non-members each week and includes one Bingo card per person, plus lunch from a local restaurant or caterer. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove March 21 Nancy’s Pizza Baked Chicken, pasta & salad March 28 Great American Bagel Bagel sandwich and soup

The Romantic Strings of Mantovani - Monday, March 19 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Lush, sweet, beautiful- all of these words and more describe the magnificent strings of Mantovani! Let Jim Kendros be your guide on Monday, March 19 from 1 – 2:30 as we experience the breathtakingly beautiful sounds of this master of musical romance! Jim will also take us into the realm of the “insider’s trade secrets” and show us in very simple way why this music is so unforgettable! Program supported in part by a donation from the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation. Fees are $6 member; $8 nonmember. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Benefits Eligibility Check-up, Wednesday, March 21, 1 -2 p.m.

Are you receiving all of the benefits you have earned?

Enhance your knowledge of programs available to help seniors- some might be able to help you! Spend some time with North Shore Senior Center social service experts on March 21 and find out what you might be missing. This session is free but registration is required. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Flashpoints: Hot Topics & Discussion – Tuesday, March 27 1- 2:20 p.m.

Explore issues, perspectives and insights into the pressing issues of the moment with other informed people from your community! This peer led group will meet on Tuesday, March 27 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove Lunch & A Movie – The Descendents – Thursday, April 4, 12:30 p.m.

Join us for lunch followed by a screening of The Descendants, a film that follows the unpredictable journey of an American family at a crossroads. Matt King (George Clooney), a husband and father of two girls, must re-examine his past and navigate his future when his wife is in a boating accident off Waikiki. When daughter Alexandra drops the bombshell that her mother was in the midst of a romantic fling

at the time of the accident, Matt has to take a whole new look at his life, not to mention his legacy, during a week of momentous decisions. With his girls in tow, he embarks on a haphazard search for his wife’s lover. Rated PG-13. $6 members, $8 non-members.

Advance registration required.

To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Roger William: President of Pianists – Monday, April 16, 12:30 p.m.

Autumn Leaves, Born Free, Somewhere My Love — experience these and more timeless favorites as we revel in the dazzling pianistic artistry of Roger Williams. On Monday, April 16 from 1 – 2:30 p.m., Jim Kendros will guide us through each unforgettable hit, describing the wonderful orchestral colorings used by Mr. Williams in these stunning arrangements. A bonus- Jim will offer us a mini-concert featuring some of his own romantic favorites! Program supported in part by a donation from the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation. Fees are $6 member; $8 nonmember. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Hail Caesar: Celebration of Sid Caesar – Tuesday, April 24, 1 – 2 p.m.

Did Sid really hang Mel Brooks out of a window? And what was it like in the writer’s room with the greatest collection of comedy writers ever assembled?

Explore the answers to these fascinating questions and more as we take a look at some of the funniest Sid Caesar sketches of all time on Tuesday April 24 from 1- 2 p.m.! Presentation supported in part by the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation donation. Fees are $6 member; $8 nonmember. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Senior Center Membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove 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, Program Calendar & Newsletter six times per year, 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 in Morton Grove 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.

Lunch & Bingo!

Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. – Noon Enjoy an exciting game of Bingo, a tasty lunch and great company! Lunch and Bingo takes place every Wednesday.

Lunch is catered by a different local restaurant each week.

Bingo begins at 10am, and lunch is served at 11:30. Fee is $6 for members and $8 for non-members each week and includes one Bingo card per person, plus lunch from a local restaurant or caterer. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove March 21 Nancy’s Pizza Baked Chicken, pasta & salad March 28 Great American Bagel Bagel sandwich and soup The Romantic Strings of Mantovani - Monday, March 19 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Lush, sweet, beautiful- all of these words and more describe the magnificent strings of Mantovani! Let Jim Kendros be your guide on Monday, March 19 from 1 – 2:30 as we experience the breathtakingly beautiful sounds of this master of musical romance! Jim will also take us into the realm of the “insider’s trade secrets” and show us in very simple way why this music is so unforgettable! Program supported in part by a donation from the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation. Fees are $6 member; $8 nonmember. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Benefits Eligibility Check-up, Wednesday, March 21, 1 -2 p.m.

Are you receiving all of the benefits you have earned?

Enhance your knowledge of programs available to help seniors- some might be able

to help you! Spend some time with North Shore Senior Center social service experts on March 21 and find out what you might be missing. This session is free but registration is required. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Flashpoints: Hot Topics & Discussion – Tuesday, March 27 1- 2:20 p.m.

Explore issues, perspectives and insights into the pressing issues of the moment with other informed people from your community! This peer led group will meet on Tuesday, March 27 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove Lunch & A Movie – The Descendents – Thursday, April 4, 12:30 p.m.

Join us for lunch followed by a screening of The Descendants, a film that follows the unpredictable journey of an American family at a crossroads.

Matt King (George Clooney), a husband and father of two girls, must re-examine his past and navigate his future when his wife is in a boating accident off Waikiki. When daughter Alexandra drops the bombshell that her mother was in the midst of a romantic fling at the time of the accident, Matt has to take a whole new look at his life, not to mention his legacy, during a week of momentous decisions.

With his girls in tow, he embarks on a haphazard search for his wife’s lover. Rated PG-13. $6 members, $8 non-members.

Advance registration required.To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Roger William: President of Pianists – Monday, April 16, 12:30 p.m.

Autumn Leaves, Born Free, Somewhere My Love — experience these and more timeless favorites as we revel in the dazzling pianistic artistry of Roger Williams. On Monday, April 16 from 1 – 2:30 p.m., Jim Kendros will guide us through each unforgettable hit, describing the wonderful orchestral colorings used by Mr. Williams in these stunning arrangements. A bonus- Jim See CENTERS, page 21

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DAVE Continued from page 17 card company. This is pretty much standard operating procedure when someone has defaulted on a loan.

I’d go ahead with the deal they’ve offered that makes the most sense for you guys. You’ll have a ding on your credit report, showing settlement on

CENTERS Continued from page 20 will offer us a mini-concert featuring some of his own romantic favorites! Program supported in part by a donation from the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation. Fees are $6 member; $8 nonmember. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

Hail Caesar: Celebration of Sid Caesar – Tuesday, April 24, 1 – 2 p.m.

Did Sid really hang Mel Brooks out of a window? And what was it like in the writer’s room with the greatest collection of comedy writers ever assembled?

Explore the answers to these fascinating questions and more as we take a look at some of the funniest Sid Caesar sketches of all time on Tuesday April 24 from 1- 2 p.m.! Presentation supported in part by the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation donation. Fees are $6 member; $8 nonmember. To register, call 847.470.5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove.

The North Shore Senior Center, founded in 1956,is a not-for-profit organization of professionals and volunteers enhancing and enriching the lives of seniors and families in the northern

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a defaulted credit card, but it’s really no big deal since you’ve already got a mark against you for having it turned over to collections.

Want another piece of advice?

Never use credit cards again!

—Dave Dear Dave, How do you know when you’ve found your true calling when it comes to your job or your career?

Matt

Dear Matt, I’ve met a few people who’ve had a spiritual experience in this area. Something has happened, almost like they were struck by lightning, and they knew what they were supposed to do with their lives. This isn’t the normal way people come to realization about their futures, but it does happen from time to time.

Usually, I believe this kind of revelation starts out as a simple idea that gradually grows into

a job and then into a career.

Then, it evolves over time into a calling. That’s how I stepped into what I’m doing today. I can’t honestly tell you that when I started on radio, or began writing and teaching, that I knew it was God’s purpose for my life. But I felt the weight and the drawing of it, almost like a magnetic pull.

I’ve been doing it for 20 years, so it definitely evolved over time into what it is today. Still, I’m

positive it’s the reason I’m on this planet!

—Dave

suburbs of Chicago. North Shore Senior Center provides options for health, independence, and well-being, and offers more than 100 educational and experiential programs per week. For more information, please visit www.

North Shore Senior Center.org.

The popular Zumba Gold Tone class is 11am-noon Fridays, April 6-June 8. This takes the dance rhythms originated in Zumba to a lower level of intensity for participants who may need modifications with the addition of light weight toning sticks.

The class fee is $50/$77 and will also be held at the Community Center.

29 with a fee of $86. This new hands-on class is designed for the baker or artist looking to learn and experiment with the basics of confectionery design.

Borders, flowers, and text will be among techniques learned and practiced in this course.

Students will be expected to provide a basic set of decorating tools. A list will be provided upon registration.

Saturday, April 7 and 21 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: Monday, April 9, 10 a.m.

Blood pressure & blood sugar testing, Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (no appointment needed) Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment.

Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s Shared Housing Program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

Park Ridge Senior Center

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs the Magic of Disney music from 70 years of Disney At 10 am on Thursday, April Shows. The trip begins at 11:30 12, American Classic Tours and am and returns at 6:30pm on the Senior Center will offer Sunday April 22 at a cost of $95. a variety of short term and Heard will be favorites including extended trips. Joe Conroy, music and film clips from Mary President of American Classic Poppins, Aladdin, Beauty and Tours Inc. will display the the Beast and the Lion King. trips that will be available. Included will be a brunch before Trips include Niagara Falls the show. Price includes show and Toronto, Washington DC, ticket,brunch and transportation.

Hollywood in Iowa and much Registration deadline is April 1 so don’t delay. more. All are welcome.

Understanding Estate Planning and LivingTrust will be presented from 7-8pm on Tuesday, April 24 for only $6.00. A will alone can subject you and your family to the court process with long delays, costly expenses and may limit access to assets. Find out The Center is offering two how to maintain control and new senior classes which will be privacy of your affairs and avoid held at the Community Center. court intervention. Learn why Two Seniorcize in the Pool America is abandoning wills and classes, 10:30-11:25, Mondays, probate in favor of the living April 2-June 4 and 10:30-11:25, trust solution.

Wednesdays, April 4-June 6. Fees Discover the artistry of Cake are $50/$77 for the Monday class Decorating 101 from 7-9:30pm and $56/$85 for the Wednesday class. on Tuesdays, from April 10-May

Sign-up for the next Yoga class is underway. It runs from April 10-May29 Tuesdays at 11:30AM. The fee is $40. New students may try the first class free. All levels welcome. Trish Nealon is the instructor for this class.

Consider the Park Ridge Senior Center if looking for a place to have a meeting, party or other event. One room can be rented or the entire facility. Call the Center at 825-692-3597 for more information.

The Center of Concern Please call 847-823-0453 to schedule an appointment for any service listed below.

Income tax preparation, by appt.: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through April 12 Employment counseling, by appt.: Monday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 Medicare counseling, by appt. (sponsored by the federally funded Senior Health Insurance Program): Tuesday, April 3 and 17 Grief and loss support group (please call first): Wednesday, April 4 and 18 Legal counseling, by appt.:

Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestseller— “­The Total Money Makeover,”“Financial Peace Revisited” and “More Than Enough.” As the host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show,” he can be heard daily from 1 to 4 p.m. on WJOL AM1340.

For more financial advice, please visit www.davesays.org.

All services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, please call 847-823-0453 on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(The Center is open only until 12 p.m. on Fridays.)

The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

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CALENDAR Continued from page 6 register, call 847.933.2413.

Used book sale. 10-4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Thousands of donated and withdrawn library books will be available for sale. Browse fiction and nonfiction titles for both adults and children, with most items priced at 50 cents to $1.

Cash only.

APRIL 1 Used book sale. 1-4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Thousands of donated and withdrawn library books will be available for sale. Browse fiction and nonfiction titles for both adults and children. All books that will fit in a plastic grocery bag for just $1. Cash only.

APRIL 3 Homework in Microsoft Word. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

For grades 3-6. A guide to using Microsoft Word 2010. Learn the basic skills to get your homework done, printed, and saved using the library computers. Register by calling 847-929-5122 or go to calendar.webrary.org.

APRIL 4 National Poetry Month. 1-2 p.m. at the North Shore Senior Center of Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by discovering old and new favorites in verse. Make sure to bring your library card; books will be available for checkout.To register, call 847-470-5223.

Teen Library Council Meeting. 5-6 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Do you have great ideas for the library?

Get involved and earn volunteer service hours at the Teen Library Council. Snacks and drinks provided.

APRIL 5 Reading with Rover. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library.

Want to practice reading out loud with a friendly, patient pup? For beginning or struggling readers in grades K and up.

Call Debbie at 847-663-6619 or visit the library to sign up for a 20-minute slot.

APRIL 7 Movin’ and Groovin’. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public

Library. Do you have a toddler (ages 2-4) who likes to dance?

Join this fun and active class that includes music, dancing, marching, parachute games, and creative music Register by calling 847-929-5122 or go to calendar.webrary.org.

New release movie. 2-3:45 p.m. at the Niles Public Library.

Screening of Contagion (PG-13), a thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease, and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak.

APRIL 9 Read to the Rainbow Dogs.

7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Your child can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from Morton Grove’s Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Bring a book to read, or choose from the library’s selection. Register by calling 847-929-5122 or go to calendar.webrary.org.

APRIL 10 Senior Coffee Hour: Fall prevention. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Niles Public Library. Over one million people over the age of 65 fall every year – one out of every three senior citizens. Come to this presentation by the Senior Helpers of Niles-Lincolnwood to get some tips. Sign up at www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6636648.

Comiskey Park’s Last World Series. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Charles Billington’s latest book about Chicago’s baseball teams focuses on the White Sox. Baseball fans and Chicagoans will enjoy reminiscing as Billington discusses the pennant of 1959 in this illustrated book talk.

Inside writing and publishing. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library.Todd Stocke, vice president and editorial director for Sourcebooks, Inc., will discuss the digital publishing explosion, and what an editor does to prepare a manuscript for publication. Sign up at www. nileslibrary.org.

APRIL 11 Mango Club. 5-6 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Learn words and phrases in a different language at Mango Club, using the Mango Languages online resource. Have fun with your friends, eat snacks, and find out great tips for help with

homework.

National Library Week meet and greet. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Come for some after dinner cake and coffee, learn about the Friends of the Library group, and meet the Niles Public Library trustees.

APRIL 13 25 Books that Influenced Western Civilization. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Historian and lecturer William Haasse has compiled a list of 25 books from ancient times to the present day. Find out what books made the list, and why, in this fun and educational review of literature and history.

The Muppets. 4-5:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Screening of “The Muppets.”

(2011, PG, 98 min.)

APRIL 14 Travel and vacation photography. 2-4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Award winning photographer and instructor, Paul Petersen, will share the secrets of capturing your special vacation moments.

APRIL 15 Performing Arts Showcase.

2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. This musical program honors the best of the best area students of the performing arts.

These young artists will inspire you with their music, hard work, and dedication. For all ages.

APRIL 17 Teen Tech Squad. 3:30-5 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Drop by a teens-only computer lab to share your latest Scratch program, make a book trailer or computer game, or show off your latest tech project.

Bring your own laptop or use one of the Library’s computers.

Mother/daughter book club.

7-8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Join Mrs. Glenn and her daughter to discuss “All Stations! Distress: April 15, 1912: The Day the Titanic Sank” by Don Brown, chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Bring your mother, aunt, grandmother, older sister, or other female figure to the discussion. Register to be part of the group and pick up your own free copy at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.

For third and fourth grade girls.

Register by calling 847-929-5122 or go to calendar.webrary.org.

LitLounge. 7 p.m. at The Curragh, 8266 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. This book group is cosponsored by the Morton Grove Public Library and the Skokie Public Library. Discussion will be on “Swamplandia!” by Karen Russell.

APRIL 18 Book discussion. 1-2 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Book discussion on “Honolulu” by Alan Brennert.

Library volunteering. 3:304:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Share a few hours a week volunteering at the library. Attend this informational session for specific details about volunteer opportunities in the library. Register at nileslibrary. org or call 847-663-6614.

APRIL 19 Nonfiction book discussion.

10 a.m.at the Morton Grove Public Library, in the Cooperman Board Room. Discussion will be on “Eaarth” by Bill McKibben. In this nonfiction pick, environmental

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activist McKibben provides sobering details about global warming and climate change.

Closed Captioned new release. 2-4:15 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Screening of Anonymous (PG-13). Intrigue and suspense advance the theory that it was really Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare’s plays.

Songwriters group. 7:308:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Songwriters are invited to bring original songs to play live and get feedback from others in the group. Songwriters support fellow songwriters in an encouraging and creative environment. Sign up at www. nileslibrary.org

APRIL 20 Book Blend. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Looking for a mix of new book suggestions? Book Blend lets you share what you’re reading, and hear about other great picks from your fellow book lovers.

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