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APRIL 4, 2013

Vol. 57 No. 26

HIGH EXPECTATIONS ON A LOW TURNOUT Few voters expected at Cook County April election due to lack of choices By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

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arly voting began March 25 for the April 9 election and, according to a study by a nonprofit, voter turnout is expected to be low in many municipalities due to a lack of choices in local elections. The Better Government Association is a nonorganization that looks for problems in the public sector and attempts to present to solutions to them. It looked at data available to the public via the Cook County Clerk website and found that out of 2,001 elected positions that are on the April 9 consolidated ballots, about 1,110 of those positions are unopposed while another 60 have no candidate running at all. In the village of Niles,Trustees Andrew Przybylo and Krzystof “Chris” Hanusiak are both running for mayor. Additionally Louella Blaine Preston, James T. Hynes, Mary Marusek, George D. Alpogianis, See TURNOUT, page 3


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Candidates running for office, referenda in the April 9 election The following is a list of contested races in our towns on April 9. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.:

Candidates Niles President, Village of Niles 4 Year Term, Vote For: 1 Krzysztof “Chris” Hanusiak, Responsible Leadership for Niles Party Andrew Przybylo, Niles New Party 2013 Trustee, Village of Niles 4 Year Term, Vote For: 3 Louella Blaine Preston, Responsible Leadership for Niles Party James T. Hynes, Responsible Leadership for Niles Party Mary Marusek, Responsible Leadership for Niles George D. Alpogianis, Niles New Party 2013 Danette O’Donovan Matyas, Niles New Party 2013 John C. Jekot, Niles New Party 2013 Trustee, Niles Public Library District 6 Year Term, Vote For: 2 Karen Jane Dimond, NonPartisan Billy J. VanCannon, Non-Partisan Carolyn Drblik, Non-Partisan Board Member, Community Consolidated School District 64 (Niles-Park Ridge) 4 Year Term, Vote For 4 Terry L. Cameron, Non-Partisan Rick Van Roeyen, Non-Partisan Scott Zimmerman, Non-Partisan Vicki Lee, Non-Partisan Benjamin Seib, Non-Partisan Dathan Paterno, Non-Partisan

Park Ridge Mayor, City of Park Ridge 4 Year Term, Vote For: 1 David F. Schmidt, Non-Partisan

Larry Ryles, Non-Partisan Alderman, City of Park Ridge, Ward 2 4 Year Term, Vote For: 1 Nicholas Milissis, Non-Partisan George Korovilas, Non-Partisan Commissioner, Park Ridge Recreation and Park District 4 Year Term, Vote For: 4 Steven J. Hunst, Non-Partisan Richard B. Biagi, Non-Partisan Richard J. Brandt, Non-Partisan James F. Phillips, Non-Partisan Stephen A.Vile, Non-Partisan Joan Bende, Non-Partisan

Morton Grove President, Village of Morton Grove 4 Year Term, Vote For: 1 Daniel P. DiMaria, Action Party Larry Gomberg, Independent Commissioner, Morton Grove Park District 6 Year Term, Vote For 2 Eileen M. Coursey, Non-Partisan Rusmir Zec, Non-Partisan Daniel Ashta, Non-Partisan

Referendums Niles Village of Niles, Term Limit Ordinance: Shall all elective offices of the Village of Niles be subject to the following conditions: (i) no person shall hold the office of Trustee for more than three full terms, and no person shall hold the office of President for more than two full terms, except that a person may serve three full terms as Trustee plus two full terms as President; (ii) any person who is elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term of an elective Village office or who resigns from such office before completing a third full term shall be deemed to have served a full term and shall

be subject to this limitation; and (iii) any person holding any elective office on April 9, 2013 may, after completing the term of that office, be elected for not more than three additional full terms as Trustee or two additional full terms as President? Village of Niles, Term Limits Petition: Shall the Village of Niles enact term limits prohibiting all people from serving more than 16 years on the Village of Niles Board of Trustees, including service as President/Mayor of the Village and Village Board, effective immediately upon approval and passage of this binding referendum? Village of Niles, Electrical Aggregation: Shall the Village of Niles have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program?

Park Ridge Park Ridge Park District, Issue Bonds: Shall the Park Ridge Recreation and Park District, Cook County, Illinois, acquire land known as The Youth Campus (11.35 acres), build and equip improvements and demolish some of the 12 buildings thereon and issue its bonds to the amount of $13,200,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof? For election night coverage and results, go to buglenewspapers.com

TURNOUT Continued from page 1 Danette O’Donovan Matyas and John C. Jekot are all competing for three trustee positions. Morton Grove also has two candidates, Daniel P. DiMaria and Larry Gomberg in a contested race for mayor while the village’s trustee race is unopposed. That data means more than half – 58 percent to be exact – of those 2,001 elected positions will be unopposed or have no candidate. While Cook County Clerk David Orr admitted that turnout for the April 9 election is usually pretty low, he stressed that people should vote as the outcome of these contested races will determine education policies, local taxes and infrastructure decisions for each community. One such decision that is hotly debated in Niles that will have lasting repercussions are the two referendum items that would limit the number and length of terms that the village board can serve. The first is the Village of Niles, Term Limits Petition that was put together by citizens of the village that faced many clerical obstacles before being included on the ballot. It asks if the village should enact term limits prohibiting all people from serving more than 16 years on the Village of Niles Board of Trustees, including service as mayor and/or trustee. The other, more verbose, term limit item on the ballot is from the village board itself. The Village of Niles proposed its Term Limit Ordinance after

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fierce debate. It asks residents first if they first think anyone should be a trustee for more than three full terms, and if anyone should be mayor for more than two full terms with the exception that a person may serve three full terms as trustee plus two full terms as mayor. It then asks if anyone elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term of an elective Village office or who resigns from such office before completing a third full term should be counted as having served a full term and be subject to new term limit. Lastly, it asks if anyone holding any elective office on April 9, 2013 might be able to, after completing the term of that office, be elected for not more than three additional full terms as trustee or two additional full terms as mayor. In many communities the absence of a wide selection of candidates is usually due to a lack of ballot access and campaign finance obstacles or single-party dominance that may bar potential challengers from running for office. Early Voting continues daily through April 6 and voters can go to www.cookcountyclerk. com/elections/voterprofile/ Pages/default.aspx to verify their voter registration, find a polling place, view a sample ballot and check on their mailed ballot’s status. Early voters must display valid government-issued photo identification before voting, such as a current driver’s license, state-issued ID or U.S. passport. Voters who cast a ballot during Early Voting may not vote on Election Day or vote by mail. ahernandez@ buglenewspapers.com


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

Niles Rainie A. Nelson, 44, of the 900 block of S. Hamlin, Park Ridge, was arrested March 26 on the 6100 block of Touhy for Retail Theft.

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Armando Bello-Hernandez, 32, of the 4600 block of N. Ashland, Chicago, was arrested March 26 on the 8400 block of Milwaukee for Driving without a Valid DL.

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Chris P. Matthieessen, 28, of the 9700 block of Fox Glen, Niles, was arrested March 26 on the 6800 block of Milwaukee for DUI.

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Celia Raymundo-Zaragoza, 20, of the 5600 block of W. Carmen, Chicago, was arrested March 27 on the 6800 block of Milwaukee for Driving without a Valid DL.

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Park Ridge Vincent Sims, 43, of the 1100 block of N. Menard, Chicago, was arrested March 13 at 200 block of S. Vine for Criminal Trespass.

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Darryl Jordan, 44, of the 600 block of E. 92nd Pl., Chicago, was arrested March 15 on the 600 block of E. 92nd Pl. for Retail Theft.

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Edward Arana, 17, of the 700 block of N.Washington, Park Ridge, was arrested March 16 on the 700 block of N. Washington for Zero Tolerance.

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Liliana Sotelo, 35, of the 6800 block of N. Crawford, Lincolnwood, was arrested March 19 at the intersection of Touhy & Oleander for , Driving without a DL, No Valid Insurance and Improper Lane Usage.

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Danny Boudakh, 27, of the 9300 block of Golf Rd., Des Plaines, was arrested March 20 at the intersection of Canfield & Higgins for Speeding (Over 30,

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less that 40 mph). Ronnie Harper, 32, of the 4100 block of W. Monroe, Chicago, was arrested March 22 at the intersection of Touhy & Talcott for Speeding, Failure to Signal, No Valid Insurance and Revoked DL.

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Daniel Koukoulis, 21, of the 5200 block of N. Liano, Chicago, was arrested

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March 22 at the intersection of Talcott & Greenwood for No Valid DL, Speeding, No Seat Belt, Obstructed Front Window and Warrant – Possession of Controlled Substance. A 14 yr old of Park Ridge was arrested March 22 on the 100 block of S. Prospect for Arson.

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A 14 yr old of Park Ridge was arrested March 22 on the 100 block of S. Prospect for Arson.

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Julian Fabian-Santiago, 26, of the 1100 block of E. Algonquin, Arlington Heights, was arrested March 23 at the intersection of Oakton & Dee for Suspended Registration, No Valid DL and Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.

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APRIL 3 FREE MOCK EXAM. 1838 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For any high school student who wishes to use the service from now until June 1st. To take advantage of this opportunity, call a day in advance with the specifications of your testing needs. This is just in case you want to take only certain portions of the test. The heads up is a way for us to pull the needed material and reserve our testing room for your test! Free. http://­w ww.­i learna­ cademy.­n et. Phone 847834-0791 Email s b o z a r t h @­ ilearna­c ademy.­n et.

APRIL 4 Morton Grove Community Blood Drive. 2:00 pm. Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St, Morton Grove. The Village of Morton Grove and LifeSource are partnering together for a Community Blood Drive to be held Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 2pm to 6pm at the Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street. Free. Morton Grove Park District Committee Meeting. 6:00 pm. Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove. Recreation and Facility Program Committee Meeting and Park and Facility Maintenance Committee Meeting. Location: 2nd floor Board Room. Free.

APRIL 5 The Neverly Brothers. 9:00 pm. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. A Rock ‘n Roll Evolution - From Elvis to The Beatles! Fasten your seatbelts for a guided musical tour through rock ‘n roll history in a truly one-of-a-kind retro rock MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR! $8.95 FREE MOCK EXAM. 1838 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For any high school student who wishes to use the service from now until June 1st. To take advantage of this opportunity, call a day in advance with the specifications of your testing needs. This is just in case you want to take only certain portions of the test. The heads up is a way for us to pull the needed material and reserve our testing room for your test! Free. http://­w ww.­i learna­ cademy.­n et. Phone 847834-0791 Email s b o z a r t h @­

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APRIL 6 Fashion Police: Prom Possible. 10:00 am. 999 Civic Center Dr, Niles. Prom Possible Dress Distribution for the joint Niles, Park Ridge and Des Plaines Police Department Fashion Police: Prom Possible Event. If you are a teenaged young lady, who will lives in Niles, Des Plaines or Park Ridge or will be attending a prom in one of the high schools in those communities you are eligible to attend. Free. D207 Space Exploration Exhibition. 12:30 pm. Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge. Maine Township High School District 207 students will be hosting a Space Exploration Exhibition open house for area elementary students at Maine East High School on Saturday, April 6, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The high school students will have presentations, activities and games for the elementary students to participate in as they learn about black holes, stars and the sun, the planets, the universe and galaxies and more. We hope you will join us. Maine East High School is located at 2601 West Dempster Street in Park Ridge. Families attending the event may park in the school’s south lot, which is accessible from Potter Road. Questions may be emailed to one of the teachers organizing the event: Stephanie Statema at sstatema@maine207.org, Jen Ellberg, at jellberg@ maine207.org or Annie Propst at apropst@maine207.org. Free. New Release Movie: Argo. 2:00 pm. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Argo Rated R, 120 min. In November 1979, Iranian militants stormed the American embassy in Tehran and captured dozens of American hostages. There’s a little-known footnote to the crisis: an agent devised an ingenious yet risky plan to rescue them. Free. Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones. 9:00 pm. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Members of “The Wild Ones” live up to their name. With upbeat music and a charismatic group, the band offers to take listeners to “the wild side of town.” The band started in

2000, when lead singer Rick Lindy decided to start his own rock-a-billy band. Today, the group consists of Lindy, Joe Smith on drums, Dave Eliot on guitar, Eric T. Stoliker on bass, and the newest addition, Gary Bloom on the keyboard. $8.95. FREE MOCK EXAM. 1838 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For any high school student who wishes to use the service from now until June 1st. To take advantage of this opportunity, call a day in advance with the specifications of your testing needs. This is just in case you want to take only certain portions of the test. The heads up is a way for us to pull the needed material and reserve our testing room for your test! Free. http://­w ww.­i learna­ cademy.­n et. Phone 847834-0791 Email s b o z a r t h @­ ilearna­c ademy.­n et.

APRIL 7 Higher Ground Request Band. 5:00 pm. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come one, come all to hear the greatest hits of 60s, 70s, & 80s! Like your own personal jukebox, request your own favorite songs! $8.95.

Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For any high school student who wishes to use the service from now until June 1st. To take advantage of this opportunity, call a day in advance with the specifications of your testing needs. This is just in case you want to take only certain portions of the test. The heads up is a way for us to pull the needed material and reserve our testing room for your test! Free. http://­w ww.­i learna­ cademy.­n et. Phone 847834-0791 Email s b o z a r t h @­ ilearna­c ademy.­n et.

APRIL 9 5 Ways to Help Aging Parents. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Failure to talk to your elderly family members about plans for their advanced old age often leads to situations requiring crisis management. Don’t be caught unprepared. Register by calling 847-6631234 or online at nileslibrary. org/calendar. Free

APRIL 10 Pickle Ball at NSSC. 2 pm. 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL. At NSSC, Nielsen Campus - Join us for one of the fastest growing new sports in the area! Pickle ball is like playing tennis with a ping-pong paddle on a badminton court. It provides fun and exercise in a fast paced, easy-to-learn sport. No experience is necessary, but be prepared for laughter and meeting new friends. Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Takes place every Wednesday in the North Shore Senior Center Gym. $7 member; $9 non-member each week you play Pre-registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Call or stop by NSSC today!

FREE MOCK EXAM. 1838 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. For any high school student who wishes to use the service from now until June 1st. To take advantage of this opportunity, call a day in advance with the specifications of your testing needs. This is just in case you want to take only certain portions of the test. The heads up is a way for us to pull the needed material and reserve our testing room for your test! Free. http://­w ww.­i learna­ cademy.­n et. Phone 847ONGOING 834-0791 Email s b o z a r t h @­ ilearna­c ademy.­n et. Win 2 two tickets to see the Blackhawks. All day. APRIL 8 Golf Mill Shopping Center. Culver’s of Morton Grove Stop by the center court for presents Kid’s Night. your chance to win 2 Chicago 6:00 pm. Culver’s, 7310 W Blackhawks tickets and free Dempster St, Morton Grove. parking. Tickets available from Culver’s of Morton Grove now to April 14. Kids Night takes place every Monday from 6pm-9pm. Bring TOPS. 5-7 p.m. every Monday the family, have a delicious at the Niles Park District meal, let your kids have fun Howard Leisure Center, 6676 with Scoopie and don’t forget W. Howard Street, Niles. This to take advantage of the kids not-for-profit weight loss special. $1 OFF Kids Meals. organization meets every $3.99 Monday. Visitors are welcome. For more information contact FREE MOCK EXAM. 1838 Sandie at 847-691-7122.

FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761. Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library.A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409. Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470. TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-729-2530 for more information.


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Community Briefs Teen charged in stabbing of two A teenager from Glenview has been charged with multiple charges of felony-attempted murder. On March 28 there was a double stabbing in Winnetka that left one teen is hospitalized with a serious puncture wound to the chest, while another was treated for minor injuries and released. Mitchell S. Silverstein, 17, of Glenview, was arrested for the stabbings at 1400 block of Scott Avenue in Winnetka.There were no fatalities from the incident.

Niles Park District to sell Ice Show tickets Tickets for Niles Park District IceLand Ice Show 2012 —“Fantastic Creatures, Critters & Fairies featuring IceLand skaters in an extravaganza of music & lights — are now on sale. This ice show allows students an opportunity to exhibit their talents. Ticket prices are $8 reserved seating and $6 general admission Ice Show performance dates are 3 and 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5.

Home sale prices drop in Niles, Morton Grove According to data compiled by Midwest Real Estate Data, an aggregator and distributor providing the multiple listing service to metro Chicago and its collar counties, home sale prices in Niles and Morton Grove are slightly down. The data reveals that the median sale price for a home in Niles in 2012 was $220,000, down 2.2 percent from 2011 and 45 percent since 2006. The median sale price for a

Morton Grove home in 2012 was also $220,000, down 6.4 percent since 2011 and 44.3 percent from 2006.

Morton Grove studies dangerous intersection The intersection of Shermer Road the Beckwith in Morton Grove has seen a high number of vehicle crashes, more than 200 over the past year and a half. At a recent village board meeting Morton Grove Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos said that residents had brought the intersection to her attention and that the village is currently researching how to make the intersection safer.

Area residents can get help from ComEd ComEd is offering $10 million in assistance funds for those that are facing service disconnections. Customers facing disconnection due to financial hardship can contact ComEd for assistance funds for the second consecutive year. These funds are part of a fiveyear, $50 million commitment to help ComEd customers struggling to pay their utility bills, a result of Smart Grid law enacted in 2011.

Morton Grove hosts Easter egg dash On March 29 the Morton Grove park district held it’s annual Eggstravaganza event. American Legion volunteers were on hand to scattered candy-filled plastic eggs outside the Prairie View Community Center in Morton Grove while park district staff corralled kids between age 8 to 10 ran to grab as many eggs as they could carry.

Teachers becoming more aware of autistic students’ needs Today’s educators are increasingly aware of the learning disabilities common in children. One of the more widely publicized and much debated conditions is autism.The educational debate with respect to autism largely surrounds whether segregated autism classrooms or integrated programs are better for the child. Autism is a developmental disorder that can begin at birth or in the first two years of life. In more severe cases, autistic children engage in puzzling behaviors that are markedly different from other METRO CREATIVE SERVICES children their age.They may If autistic children are being schooled along with non-autistic show no interest in social peers, teachers can implement steps to make the process more situations, aversion to touch successful. and repetitive behaviors, such as rocking or flapping this is better or worse for all individually. He or she may their arms. Less severe cases students involved is debatable. not understand that group may be classified as Pervasive But if autistic children are instruction also pertains to him Developmental Disorder (PDD) being schooled along with or herself. or Aspergerís Syndrome.These non-autistic peers, certain * Use various means to present children may exhibit normal steps teachers can implement lessons, including pictures, speech, but have deficits in will make the process more words and modeling with other social behavior. successful. students to help ensure clarity. Autism was once very rare. * Follow a rigid schedule. * Enforce social rules, such as Today, however, autism numbers Knowing what is going to taking turns and sharing. are increasing at an alarming happen next is often beneficial * Repeat instructions and check rate. In 2007, the Centers for to autistic children.A chart that the student understands Disease Control and Prevention listing a daily schedule that he them. reported that 1 in 150 children or she can follow will indicate * Make sure the other students is diagnosed with autism. Boys study times, lunch time, recess, are aware of the autistic childís outnumber girls four to one in and other scheduled activities. special needs and that teasing diagnoses. If any changes occur to the will not be tolerated. Because autistic children schedule, provide plenty of * Keep in mind that obstinate are impaired in their ability to advanced warning. behavior or anger should not be communicate and socialize, * Use clear language and avoid taken personally. It could simply many programs exist to idioms so there is no confusion. be a sign of frustration in the segregate autistic children from * Have a quiet place the autistic child. others and focus on specialized child can go in moments of * Organization can help reduce education, sometimes one-onoverstimulation or frustration. anxiety and outbursts. Make one instruction. This is a comforting place sure the autistic child sits in a However, due to educational where he or she can regroup distraction-free area. budget cuts, many autistic before rejoining the class. Integration of autistic children are now being * When addressing the entire children into the regular integrated right into the class, it might also be necessary classroom can be a good start regular classroom.Whether to address the autistic child toward building social skills.


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H o ro s c o p e s It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Don’t put too much emphasis on romantic pursuits; simply enjoy the thrill of the chase. Sharing ideas with a partner may yield valuable new insights in the week ahead.

A rolling stone gathers no moss. Keep the moss at bay by staying active through creative activities this week. All lights are green for matters of the heart, whether strengthening a current relationship or testing new waters.

A good idea that never gets out of your head is wasteful. Keep a record of any brainstorms you may have this week, as you never know when they may come in handy later. Your enthusiasm appeals to the opposite sex.

Maintain a controlled environment this week. Hold the troubles of the world at bay by carving out your own private niche of peace and solitude. Take advantage of spare time by getting ahead of schedule.

There’s no time to lose in the coming week. Regardless of whether you’ve made careful preparations, you must take action or your window for success may close. Don’t take on a task by yourself when friends are readily available to help.

Get out and mingle. Social gatherings may yield interesting new acquaintances and valuable new business contacts. In the week ahead you’ll fare far better working in a crowd than on your own.

Avoid collecting dust. Staying active is the key to well-being whether it includes taking a brisk walk, a workout, or tackling household chores. Raise that heart rate to prepare mind and body for the week ahead.

Be a sidekick. A close friend or loved one may require a little backup to see their plans through this week. Offer your services and tag along for the ride. People aren’t comfortable acting on their own.

In the week ahead, do your best to adapt and overcome. Don’t stick with a plan if you can already tell it’s doomed to fail. Stay prepared to deal with all possible outcomes, as the playing field will be constantly changing until the end.

Make the most of your situation. Find a positive benefit in any endeavor you choose this week, whether gathering information from a magazine article or having an insightful conversation with a friend.

The future isn’t what it used to be. A goal that once seemed a possible dream may now seem impractical. Take time this week to re-evaluate your situation and change your long-term objectives as necessary.

Aim to impress. Capture the fancy of the object of your affection: Go do that voodoo that you do so well. Find common ground and share new and exciting experiences in the week ahead.

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INSIDE: Maine South’s Milano picks up 400th win, page 12; Resurrection drops double header to Elk Grove, page 13

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Young Wolves fall to Plainfield Central By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Niles West gave up two early goals into the wind and it proved costly in a 3-2 loss to Plainfield Central Saturday, March 30. The Wolves bounced back to make it a 2-1 goal at the break on a penalty kick by Vicky Tirovolas. However, The Wildcats got a goal off a corner kick early in the second half to regain a two goal advantage. Niles West senior defender Molly Kleppin answered in the final 10 minutes on a bending shot from 30 yards out, but it wasn’t enough. “That was the big difference, giving up those two goals,” Niles West coach Brett Clish said. “It was a better second half. Molly did a nice job of moving up and we did a better job of controlling the ball, but it still isn’t where we want it to be. We kept pressing them and trying to make something happen, but it didn’t. We kept trying though.” “My coaches have told me that one I get the chance to push up,” Kleppin said. “I used to play midfield, so they know I’m used to playing up more. They just encourage me to push up and get in the play as much as I can, so when I get the opportunity, I go. I saw the opportunity and was able to get it into the far post and I hit it as hard as I could. There could have been some luck in there.” Kleppin, a captain, is used to playing midfield but has been pushed into the defense to provide some veteran experience. “We definitely have a young lineup, especially defensively,” Kleppin said. “So I guess coach wanted some experience back there. We never give up, and as See WOLVES, page 15

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Molly Kleppin scored a goal for Niles West in a 3-2 loss to Plainfield Central Saturday.


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Hawks’ Milano gets 400th career win By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Maine South baseball team established a school record for most wins in a season with 32 last spring. And it didn’t take long this season—the first game, to be exact—for Hawks’ coach Bill Milano to reach a career benchmark for victories. The Hawks’ 9-5 seasonopening triumph over Whitney Young on March 27 was Milano’s 400th win. “I’ve been lucky enough to be in three great places,”said Milano, who’s been at Maine South for 13 years and also has coached at Fenwick and Nazareth Academy, where his brother, Lee, coaches. “We’ve had really good kids, administrators, coaches and parents. You do it long enough, and do it the right way and good things happen.” Jason Marsicano and Jarett Kirshner are Milano’s assistant coaches. The most rewarding part of

coaching, he says, is not the amount of victories accumulated, but watching his former players go on to become successful in their chosen professions and “become good people in life.” “A number of those kids have gone on to become coaches and educators, and it’s a credit to them,” he said. “The kids who aren’t in education are successful in other walks of life.” Maine South graduated a number of seniors who were instrumental in lifting the Hawks to a 32-6 record and advancing to the sectional title game where they lost to Oak Park-River Forest, the eventual Class 4A state champion. Only three regulars from that club are on the 2013 squad: Pitcher Mike Virgilio (7-0 in 2012), outfielder/ DH Frank Perrone and infielder/ pitcher Jesus Saavedra. But several new players got their feet wet over the summer and helped the Hawks make it to the IHSBCA Phil Lawler Summer

Classic state tournament’s Elite Eight. Milano is hoping their performance in that tourney carries over into the new season after the Hawks got off to a 2-1 start last week. Saavedra was the Hawks’ leading hitter versus Whitney Young, as he doubled, singled and had three RBIs. However, two new players, Gehrig Parker and pitcher Zach Hinkamp, made their presence known. Hinkamp picked up the victory, going five innings, giving up one earned run and striking out four. Parker, meanwhile, tripled and singled. The following day (March 28), the Hawks whippedVon Steuben, 13-3, behind Jack Touhy, another new pitcher, who gave up one hit and fanned six through three innings. Zach Jones was the hitting star for Maine South, ripping two doubles and driving in three runs. Eric Sons doubled, singled and had two RBIs. The Hawks held a comfortable 5-0 lead through four innings

on Saturday at Prairie Ridge in Crystal Lake, but gave up five runs in the bottom of the sixth and ended up losing, 6-5.Virgilio was effective in his first start (six strikeouts), but had to leave after the fourth inning due to an illness. Parker went 3-for-3 and stole three bases, while Perrone drove in two runs with a double and single. •Notre Dame dropped consecutive games on March 27 and 28—4-2 to Elk Grove in its season-opener and 5-3 to York. In the Elk Grove game, Danny Hyde, who has been battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma since last September and is now in remission, scored the Dons’ first run of the season. Joe Kukla tripled and had an RBI, while Adnan Sator pitched six innings and struck out seven. “The guys came out with great energy today and battled from pitch one until the last out,” Notre Dame coach Nelson Gord said. “Offensively, we are much improved from last year.”

Patrick Dillon pitched four innings in relief against York, giving up no earned runs and striking out five. Freshman catcher Sam Ferri came through with an RBI double off the leftfield fence. Tommy Schaedel went 2-for-2 and drove in a run. The Dons hosted Fremd in a doubleheader on Saturday and lost the first game, 14-4, as well as the nightcap, 5-2. In Game 1, Mike Ferri went 2-for-2 with an RBI. Schaedel and Dion Ursino each had two hits. Sam Ferri had two hits and an RBI in Game 2. Maine East broke a 2-2 tie with a run in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Northside Prep, 3-2, on March 29. Greg Davis pitched six innings of two-run ball, and A.J. Plis picked up the win in relief. Phil Papaioannou collected two hits and two RBIs for the Demons. Will Heins also had a hit and an RBI. On Saturday, the Dons jumped on Taft early, taking a See WIN, page 15


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Resurrection falls to Elk Grove By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Resurrection visited Elk Grove for a doubleheader Saturday morning, and the Grenadiers ended up winning contests, 4-3 and 14-1. The Bandits trailed Elk Grove 4-0 in Game 1, and rallied with a three-run seventh, but the rally fell short. Courtney Grasz singled, Emily Bernath tripled and Kate Moriarity homered in the inning. Bre Sobotka scored the Bandits’ only run in Game 2. The Bandits played Queen of Peace Tuesday and Loyola Wednesday, visit Carmel on Thursday, host Conant on Friday and are at Mt. Assisi on Saturday. •Niles West opened its season last week with non-conference losses to Elgin and Plainfield

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Resurrection leadoff hitter Bre Sobotka slaps the ball to the opposite field during the Bandits’ doubleheader at Elk Grove High School on Saturday.

Central. The Wolves did score three runs in the bottom of the seventh, but fell to Elgin, 7-4. They managed only three hits in a 5-0 loss to Plainfield Central. Taylor Genis doubled and singled while driving in a run for the Wolves versus Elgin. Krista Dawson had nine strikeouts on the mound in the loss. Dawson also took the loss against Plainfield Central. Kacie Simkins had the Wolves’ only extra-base hit in that game, a double. Niles West suffered a 9-2 defeat to Buffalo Grove on March 27. Jill Rashard doubled and singled, and just missed a home run during her third at bat. Maya Caballero took the loss. The Wolves picked up their first win of the year on March See ROUNDUP, page 14


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Kontos earns Chicago area MLB Player of the Year Every season, the Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago hosts an awards ceremony where it honors baseball successes ranging from amateur all the way to professional baseball. This season, at its 67th annual ceremony, the club inducted Goose Gossage and Tony LaRussa into the Lou Boudreau Hall of Fame, the club’s highest honor. Among the other award winners at the Jan. 27 banquet were several members of the Voyager Media coverage area. Earning the award for the Chicago area Major League Baseball Player of the Year was George Kontos of the World Champion San Francisco Giants. Kontos, a graduate of Niles West High School, was a vital member of the Giants’ bullpen during last season’s run toward the World Series title. He appeared in 44 games, tossing 43.2 innings. He posted a 2-1 record with five holds and had a 2.47 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. “It was very encouraging for me because as the season went on Rags (pitching coach Dave Righetti) and Boche (manager Bruce Bochy) kept putting me

in more important situations and my role went from being a mop up guy to once they learned me, they were putting me in one-run situations and showing their trust in me. In turn, that made me more confident.” He appeared in eight post season games, including one game in the World Series. “There are people who have brilliant careers who are amazing players who never get to accomplish what I did in my first year in the big leagues,” Kontos said.“It is really an honor and very special and something I will never forget.” Kontos was originally a fifthround draft choice of the Yankees out of Northwestern University and made his pro debut for the Bronx Bombers in 2011, where he appeared in seven games and recorded a 3.00 ERA in six innings, while striking out six batters. He was traded to the Giants for catcher Chris Stewart before the start of the 2012 season and stated off in the minor leagues, before joining the big club on June 10. “It was very surreal,” Kontos See KONTOS, page 15

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Niles West alum George Kontos was named the Chicago area Major League Baseball Player of the Year for his performance with the World Champion San Francisco Giants.

ROUNDUP Continued from page 13 28, taking a 6-0 lead after three innings en route to a 10-6 triumph over Regina. Dawson was the winning pitcher, striking out eight. Genis went 4-for-5 with a triple and two RBIs. Shannon McHugh cracked a triple and drove in four runs.

BADMINTON Maine South reached a milestone after winning the East Aurora tournament on Saturday. It’s the first time a Hawks badminton squad has ever won three tournaments in one season. The Hawks notched 23 team points compared to 19 for

the host school and 12 for thirdplace McHenry. Mary McCann and Maggie Schmidt captured tournament championships at Nos. 3 and 4 singles, respectively. No. 1 singles player Meghan Salgia and No. 2 player Rebecca Klages each finished second. In doubles, Lisa Mak and Brittany Lung, the No. 3 team, nabbed first place.Taking seconds were the No. 1 team of Meg Guo and Brenna Bartkowicz, and the No. 2 squad of Bonnie Schultz and Abbey McAleer. “I’m very proud of how well the girls have been playing,” Maine South coach Eve Muirwilson said.

GIRLS SOCCER Resurrection fell to Northside

College Prep, 2-1, in its home opener on March 25. Hannah Witczak tallied the Bandits’ lone goal on an assist by Kristy Getty. Maine South (1-1-2) bowed to Hersey, 3-1, on Saturday. Lexi Kiotis, a junior, netted the Hawks’ goal.

QUINN COMMITS Danny Quinn, one of Maine South’s mainstays on its 28-4 regional championshipwinning 2012-13 team, verbally committed to play basketball at Loras College, a Division III school in Dubuque, Iowa. The 6-foot-6 Quinn was one of the Hawks’ leading rebounders this past season. He was an all-CSL pick and a two-year starter. mike@buglenewspapers.com


Sports KONTOS Continued from page 14 said.“When I first got traded it was a new team and I was the new guy, but the tunnel vision was on because the goal was still the same and that was to get back to the big leagues and stay there and have success.” Kontos, who went 1-0 in the spring with a 3.21 ERA and had 18 strikeouts, earned his first major league win in relief of Barry Zito, successfully recording seven outs

WIN Continued from page 12 commanding 7-0 lead after two innings. But Taft stormed back

WOLVES Continued from page 11 long as we never do, I can live with it.” The Wolves have gotten off to

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without allowing a baserunner in a 6-4 win over the Astros last year. The Astros happen to be the pro team of the winner of the Chicago Area Minor League Player of the Year, former Minooka pitcher Mike Foltynewicz. Foltynewicz was tabbed South Atlantic League Most Outstanding Pitcher for his work with the Lexington Legends, the single-A affiliate. The No. 7 ranked prospect and No. 3 rated pitcher in the Astros’ system, Foltynewicz posted a 3.14 ERA last season with a strikeout rate of 7.54 strikeouts per nine

innings. “This is really nice to be recognized,” he said.“I have put in so much hard work and dedication since being drafted. I just want to make everybody back home proud.They are all rooting for me and I want to give back. All these awards open my eyes and make me realize what I’m doing.” When Foltynewicz does hit the big leagues, he will do so in the American League, as the Astros are moving beginning this coming season. A prolific hitter in high school, Foltynewicz said he won’t miss

not batting it the big leagues. “I loved hitting in high school and it was fun then,” he said. “But the last two or three years, I have seen the way the ball moves on those pitches and I am glad I am pitching.” The other two local award winners both came from Joliet Junior College, as JJC manager Wayne King won the Amateur Coach of the Year award and Luke Andrade won College Player of the Year. The Wolves entered the playoffs last season with a 28-28 overall record, the Wolves went 9-1 in

the post season and claimed the NJCAA Division III national championship. It was the third title in King’s 26-year career at Joliet Junior College. “It was a pretty average year, but we weren’t as bad as our record,” King said.“Then the kids come out and we win nine of the last 10 in the playoffs, I couldn’t tip my hat enough to them.” Andrade batted .396 with six HR and 67 RBI for the national champion Wolves.

and ended up winning a 15-10 slugfest. Plis doubled, singled twice and drove in three runs, and Davis added two hits and two RBIs. Dylan Kufell also had a multiple-hit game. Niles West appeared to be

well on its way to victory against Buffalo Grove on Saturday. The Wolves held a 5-1 lead going into the top of the seventh with right-hander Kyle Colletta cruising through the first six innings. But Buffalo

Grove capitalized on four Niles West errors and scored all six of its runs in the inning (one was earned). The Bison held on for a 6-5 win. Tommy Toledo’s two-run double in the third and Joe

Younan’s run-scoring double in the fourth provided Niles West (1-1) with a 3-0 lead.The Wolves scored two unearned runs in the fifth. Colletta struck out 12 in the loss.

a 1-3 start and are playing with a very young team. “We are a young team,” Clish said. “We started six freshmen today and three sophomores. It’s been a rough early season. We knew it was going to take time.” “It’s definitely going to be a

building and a learning year,” Kleppin said.“There’s going to be some mistakes out there. We’re going to start from the beginning and build up. Yea, it’s going to be rough at the beginning, but by the end of the season, and definitely in the seasons to come, they will

have more experience.” Despite the young squad, the potential is still there thanks to Kleppin and Tirovolas, a sophomore, who scored 17 goals and had eight assists last year en route to being a Voyager Media All-Area selection.

“We definitely want those two to be the leaders and help out the freshmen,” Clish said. “We just want to improve every day and by the playoffs we want to be ready to go.”

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Final Four hopes to be more competitive STANDINGS Tom Harper 77 Scott Taylor 70 Anthony Gladstone 68 Briana Widler 64 Michael Kay 62 Sean Nemes 61 Geroge Joyce 59 Joe Sparaciao 57 Dave Hartanovich 51 Kelly Kay 48 Nikki Lunardini 48 Katie Hartanovich 45 Marge Taylor 44 Note: Bold not eligible for top prizes

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

What was set up to be a great weekend of college hoops turned into one of the most lopsided second weekends of the NCAA Tournament in recent memory. Things were looking positive Thursday when Ohio State made a buzzer beater to top Arizona in a great game. However, the rest of the night was filled with stinkers. Even the upset of Syracuse over Indiana was one-sided for much of the game, as was the Marquette win over Miami. Friday was supposed to be the big day with the possibility of three or four great games. After Louisville maintained a double digit advantage

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(9) Wichita State over Oregon, the game of the tournament, and probably year, took place between Kansas and Michigan. The Jayhawks were heading to victory, holding a double digit lead in the final minutes, before Michigan rallied to tie the game on a Trey Burke three. In overtime Michigan held on for the upset win. Unfortunately, the much anticipated Duke-Michigan State game turned into a snoozer and after a hot start, Cinderella Florida Gulf Coast ran out of steam against Florida. Saturday’s Elite Eight game between Syracuse and Marquette was rather painful to watch at times with the poor offensive showing and an easy Orange victory.

Syracuse (4) The nightcap between Ohio State and Wichita State turned out to be the highlight of the final eight as the Buckeyes rallied from 20 down in the second half to make the game interesting, before falling to the ninth seeded Shockers. Sundays games looked to be definite wire games, but both ended up being decided well before the end. Michigan jumped out to a huge lead and was never seriously threatened in the win over Florida. The Duke-Louisville classic will be remembered most for the terrible injury to Louisville’s Kevin Ware, rather than the game, as the Cardinals dominated the second half en route to an easy victory. That sets up a very surprising

Final Four, which, on paper, doesn’t look to be very appealing, with the exception of the Michigan-Syracuse game. However, after so little drama in the past week, there’s bound to be at least one great game outside of that one. I look for Louisville to cruise past Wichita State, while the Syracuse zone will be enough to keep Michigan outside, setting up an all-Big East final. In the finale, I expect to see a great game between the two teams. In the Big East championship, Syracuse was in control until a huge second half run gave Louisville an easy victory. I expect a similar thing to happen this time, but the Louisville run to be much

smaller and for there to be a great ending. As I picked in my bracket, I still think Louisville will win in the end, which would give me the outright Voyager Media Madness title. Unfortunately, I cannot win the $150, so the money is up for grabs. So, if Louisville wins it all, Plainfield’s Brianna Widler will take home the top prize, while Tom Harper would take second. If Louisville falls in the finals, Harper will win and Widler will be second. If Louisville falls to Wichita State, Harper will win and Anthony Gladstone will finish second. Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@enterprisepublications.com


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What’s old is new in Germany, Austria, Hungary

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hree countries with a rich heritage - Germany, Hungary, and Austria each have a constantly evolving sightseeing scene. Here’s the latest: Getting into the Reichstag, Berlin’s parliament building (with its striking 155-foot-tall glass cupola), has been difficult over the last few years due to changing security and entrance procedures. Things have finally settled down and the process is clear:To visit the dome, it’s best to make a free reservation online several days in advance at www. bundestag.de. Once you have a reservation, simply report to the visitors’ center at the appointed time. In Munich, sights are closing and opening. In the Residenz, the downtown palace of the Bavarian kings, the mythological scenes decorating the Halls of the Nibelungen are not on view, undergoing restoration at least through 2014. Reopening in Munich is the Lenbachhaus, home to the world’s largest collection of early Modernist Blaue Reiter paintings.The refurbished galleries now also host a firstrate collection of international contemporary art. In Bavaria, the new Museum of the Bavarian Kings occupies a grand former hotel on the shore of the Alpsee, adjacent to the fairy-tale Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles. If you have free time between your castle tours and a higher-thanaverage curiosity about arcane Teutonic dynasties, this might be worth a stop. For most visitors, though, the highlight is the view of the lovely lake from the museum’s top floor. St. Kilian’s Cathedral - the main church in Wurzburg, and the fourth-largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany - has reopened following a 3.2 millioneuro renovation.The ornate stucco decoration inside has been spiffed up and the cathedral’s two organs restored. Hamburg’s city center is taking on a new look, thanks to the urban renewal project called HafenCity. Built on 400 acres reclaimed from disused

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A new display tucked into a loft in the oldest part of Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral showcases church treasures.

docklands right along the Elbe River, this roughly 15-block area in the city center is filling up with “starchitect”-designed buildings and waterside cafes.The anchor is the gigantic, architecturally striking Elbphilharmonie complex, home to a concert hall, hotel, apartments, and shopping center (due for completion in 2015).

Towns in Germany are already preparing for 2017 and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the movement started by Martin Luther that led to the establishment of the Protestant Church. In Wittenberg, where Luther began his challenge to papal authority, the Luther Garden is a leafy statement of cooperation between Protestant,

Catholic, and Orthodox faiths. Hundreds of trees from as many Christian communities from around the world have been planted here, and each has a sister tree growing in its community of origin. Erfurt, Luther’s spiritual home, is welcoming visitors with Wednesday evening organ concerts at the Preachers’ Church and open-air opera performances

on the steps of the cathedral in summer. Little Hungary can’t compete in size with Germany, but its capital, Budapest, has its fair share of changes. Riverboats operated by the transit authority now connect strategic locations throughout the city.Although not as quick or convenient as Budapest’s subway or trams, the boats are a romantic, cheap alternative to pricey riverboat cruises on the Danube. Up on Castle Hill, the Royal Wine House has closed (at least temporarily), but the nearby House of Hungarian Wines has reopened, offering a survey of Hungary’s wine-growing regions. But the best place to sample local wines is in the company of locals - try any of the trendy wine bars opening up around town (such as DiVino, in front of St. Istvan’s Basilica, on the Pest side of the Danube). The news from Austria is all about Vienna.At St. Stephen’s Cathedral, visitors can ride an elevator up to the newly opened Cathedral Treasury.The substantial treasures of the cathedral had been ignored in the nearby (and outmoded) cathedral museum, so they’ve been moved into the church, filling a space high above the nave on the west portal wall. The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna is reopening its Kunstkammer (Cabinet of Wonders) exhibit to show off the lavish curiosities the Habsburg emperors gathered to impress their friends and enemies. Meanwhile, in the upstairs gallery known as the Gemaldegalerie, curators have been busily rearranging the paintings. Vienna’s most impressive and crowded palace, Schonbrunn, now has an online ticketing system. It’s possible to avoid the admission lines there by reserving a timed-entry ticket at the palace’s website in advance (www.schoenbrunn.at). Vienna’s train stations will be in disarray for the next few years, as the city rebuilds its central station and remodels several others.The wonderful Westbahnhof (West Station) has already been beautifully renovated - with the 1950s shell now filled with a modern mall of services, shops, and eateries. It’s all part of Europe’s steady investment in its infrastructure, a commitment that will benefit all travelers to Germany, Hungary, and Austria in 2013.


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Daughter’s modeling opportunity Identify the root of also an opportunity for teaching workplace problems Dear Dave, My daughter is 14, and she was recently offered a steady weekend modeling job. Do you have any advice on how to handle the money she earns? Cynthia Dear Cynthia, In terms of investing some of the money she’ll make, a Roth IRA would be pretty cool. You would have to oversee it, of course, and you’d have to file a tax return, but starting something like this when she’s 14 would help set her up for some serious money later. I think the biggest thing, however, is to make sure you create lots of teachable moments for this young lady. There are three areas every child should learn about when it comes to finances: spending, saving and giving. If she’s working and earning money, she should be able to spend a little and enjoy the fruits of her labors—within

reason, of course. Saving for the short term might include putting money aside for a car or even college. Long-term goals would include the Roth IRA, so she would have a head start on being able to retire with some dignity one day. Then you should always make sure to give some.Whether it’s tithing to your church or finding other good causes, giving helps others and it’s good for the giver. When we give, it helps us realize that we’re not the center of the universe. It also makes us a little more Christlike. This is a phenomenal opportunity for your daughter. It’s also a great chance for you, as a parent, to involve her in the process and teach her important lessons that will last a lifetime! —Dave

Trusting in the family Dear Dave,

When should a couple think about creating a family trust? Angie Dear Angie, A family trust can take different shapes. Couples with young kids sometimes consider creating a trust in the event that they both die unexpectedly. In these situations, a family trust would be managed for the care of minor children. Some people also create trusts for the purpose of avoiding estate taxes. These trusts aren’t as common, because you don’t have to worry about estate tax problems unless you have assets in excess of $5 million, based on current law. But to be honest, Angie, I can’t think of a situation where you’d want to create a family trust to manage money while you’re alive. Unless, of course, it contains some kind of estate planning implications. —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business.

Q. I’m generally overwhelmed by the number of problems I face at work every day. I’ve been to time management classes. I know how to prioritize. I still see no way to actually fix the mountain of issues that face me every Monday morning. Is there some way not to start out behind every day I go to work? A. Yes, Albert Einstein was fond of saying,“A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it.” Problems are like rabbits:They multiple because there are central issues that propagate them. If you can spot and get rid of these central issues, your problems at work will become a manageable pile. Try this exercise: Write down all the problems you currently face at work. Now, next to each problem, list the causes and attributes. Now circle everything these problems have in common. What you are looking for is the iceberg that is sinking your workplace boat. Most problems are actually symptoms of key issues that are harder to identify. If you can see the root issue, the symptoms will clear up. For example, let’s say most of your coworkers get defensive and spend a lot of time criticizing you.You could get in an argument with every person who does this or wonder why people tend to be defensive around you.You may find that you are actually quite critical of other people and this puts your coworkers on the defensive. If

you change your style, guess what ... most of your arguments may disappear. You may instead find your boss micromanages you constantly. She might just be a control freak.Then again, you may be engaged in a power struggle where you are determined to not let her influence you. What if you gave her more than enough data, control and access to what you are doing? Do you think she’d probably back off? As Einstein observed, wise people are willing to consider all factors regarding what is creating a problem. Since most workplace problems have one thing in common - us - considering our contribution to any problem is critical. Once we can see how we perpetuate situations we don’t like, we have amazing control to reduce the number of problems we experience. Most of us don’t enjoy seeing that we may be doing something less than effective with other people at work. We have to muster up the humility to acknowledge our skill deficits, which can make us feel a tad inadequate. Than again, facing a small pile of problems at work is a pretty sweet reward for a few minutes of inadequacy. Be willing to take your blinders off this Monday at work. Don’t run around just getting things done. Instead, identify root problems and fix the underlying problems.You’ll have the pleasure of a smaller to-do list.You’ll also stop having to fix the same boring problems over and over and, yes, over again.

The last word(s) Q. I’ve heard that it is important to let workplace bullies know they are hurting you. Does this work? A. No, you are just bleeding in front of workplace sharks. Daneen Skube, Ph.D., is an executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker.


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Senior Style Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420. Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. Advanced registration is required for programs. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers. Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420). Lite Lunch and Movie: “Lincoln” • Noon Friday, April 5 Starring Daniel Day-Lewis & Sally Field. As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s President struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield, as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slave. –IMDB. Lunch includes a BLT sandwich, potato salad & dessert. $5M/$7.50NM NSC’s Annual Rummage Sale • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20 Come One! Come All! The Annual Rummage Sale will

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Obituary Robert P. Genovaldi Robert P. Genovaldi, beloved husband of Sandra nee Goldschmidt; loving father of Madelynn; devoted grandpa of Joey; dear twin brother of the late Raymond; son-in-law of the late Andrew and Nell; fond nephew and cousin to many. The family sends a special thank you to aunt Clara Genovaldi and cousin Gloria Romano for their daily phone calls,and support. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass to St. John Brebeuf Church. Entombment was at All Saints Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to to the American Diabetes Association. For more information, call 847-966-7302.

feature over 40 vendors. 50/50 Raffle. $2.00 hot dog lunches will be sold. The Annual Rummage Sale is a great place for the whole family! Questions? Call Jaymi at (847)588-8420. Visually Impaired Motivators Group • 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 Presented by: MacuHealth Regional Rep. Hear the latest research on MacuHealth Vitamins designed to prevent further eye damage cause by Macular Degeneration. FREE. Dinner & Movie: “Argo” (R 2012 120min) • 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 Starring Ben Affleck and John Goodman. Hot dog, chips, and dessert $2M/$3NM. Registration required. Great Pops Hits! • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday April 17 With Jim Kendros. Arthur Fiedler. Leroy Anderson. Percy Faith. These are immortal names in pop music. Jim will discuss their “insider names in pop music. Jim will discuss their

“insider trade secrets” of the great hits of these great artists. Backgrounds into their lives and insights into how many of their hits came to be written will be included. $6M/$9NM Poker Tournament • Noon to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26 Play 7-Card Stud and 5-card Draw. Cost includes lunch and prizes. $5M/$7.50NM “Oliver!” at Drury Lane Theatre • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2 One of the most beloved classics of all time,“Oliver!” is the wildly successful British musical based on the Charles Dickens novel. After a successful opening run in the West End in 1960,“Oliver!” has brought Dickens’ ageless characters to life, enjoying numerous critically acclaimed runs and revivals in the United States and England. Audiences will follow orphan Oliver Twist as he embarks on a life-threatening adventure through the dismal streets of 19th century England. The sensational score includes See SENIOR, page 22


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SENIOR Continued from page 21 “Food Glorious Food,”“Consider Yourself,“ “You’ve Got to Pick-aPocket or Two,”“I’d Do Anything, “ “As Long As He Needs Me” and many more. Lunch will be at Drury Lane before the show. We will dine on a garden salad, rolls, veggies, your choice of chicken asiago (with spinach, shitake mushrooms, basil, croutons, and a whole grain mustard demi glaze), or roast sirloin in a merlot sauce and dessert. $65M/$70NM (#6981) Registration Deadline: Friday, April 5 Women’s Golf Kick-Off • 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2 An informative meeting about this year’s golf season. Refreshments served, raffles, and more! New participants are welcome! After the meeting you can register for outings. FREE.

Carmen Derby • 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 3 Presented by the NSC Men’s Club. Picnic style – grilled chicken sandwich, coleslaw, and dessert. 8 Horse Races, Lotsa fun & races.$15M/$20NM. Lunch to Benefit… WINGS • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 6 Treat your friends & family to a delicious lunch! All proceeds go to WINGS, whose mission is to provide a continuum of integrated services in an effort to end domestic violence and homelessness one family at a time. Lunch is a hot dog, chips, and a cookie. While supplies last. $2, paid at the door.

Park Ridge Senior Center The Park Ridge Senior Center is now accepting half-price memberships that run through June 30, 2013. Cost for a single

resident is $22.50; resident couples, $34.00: non-resident single, $31.50 and non-resident couple, $48.50. There are special rates for those members 90 years of age and older. Call the center at 847-692-3597 for further details. Non-members can drop in and pay a $2 fee to participate at the Center. This is a good way to become familiar with all the activities. Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators. Membership dues Membership dues for the 2012- year are being accepted. The dues are: single $45 resident/$63 non-resident and couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. Bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card. Ask the front desk for more details. Exercise class Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and

floor exercise. The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come. Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free. • Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class. • Pinochle players meet the second Monday,Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. • Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. • Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Ken Hewelt is bocce master and will explain how the game is played. • Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays.The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. The Sea Islands: Mayflower Tour • 9 a.m. Friday, May 3, to 5 p.m. Friday, May 10 Discover the hidden

treasures of the south! We will be exploring the beauty and charm of the Sea Islands, Charleston, and Beaufort. We will also get the chance to admire the majestic Great Smoky Mountains and visit Lexington, Kentucky.This 8-day trip includes free homepickup and return, motor coach transportation, lodging, and 11 meals (4 dinners, 7 breakfasts). • Class #28389; Single; $1,597 • Class #28392; Double; $1,198 • Class #28393;Triple; $1,184

Morton Grove Senior Center

North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223. Lunch & Bingo Join us Wednesday for lunch from a local restaurant and a lively Bingo session with prizes. Line Dancing • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Mondays, through April 22 “Country Bernie” will lead you in a dance class featuring country music. Bernie has been See SENIOR, page 23


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SENIOR Continued from page 22 a guest instructor at The Taste of Chicago and the main attraction at Skokie’s Festival of Cultures. Memory Camp • 1 -3 p.m. Wednesdays, through April 17 Developed by Dr. Gary Small of UCLA, this memory boosting course of proven techniques can help improve brain functioning, increase verbal fluency, and keep your memory sharp. Research demonstrates that memory begins to decline in one’s 30s, but you can slow this process, and even improve functioning, with these proven techniques. Course includes your own copy of The Memory Bible, memory quizzes to assess your own progress, group discussions, and fun and learning.This is a memory loss prevention program, and is not suitable for those diagnosed with dementia. Fees are $49 member; $59 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 for more information or to register. Mommy Dearest • 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 The biographies of famous

and infamous people never reveal the truth about their mothers - women like Ma Barker, Mrs. Einstein, and Gladys Presley. Learn “the rest of the story” in this lighthearted program with Lisa Didier. Fees are $8 member; $10 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 for more information or to register. The 25 Most Influential People in History • 1 to 2:300 p.m. Monday, April 8 It is a great challenge to select 25 people to whom we can give this impressive label, especially as such a list includes thousands of years of human history. What criteria should we use? How do we choose between two equally compelling people in different fields? Do we include mainly political or military people? How about the cultural arts? Please come to this Willian B Haase presentation that invites your input, and bring your own list to the discussion as well. $8 member; $10 non-member Call 847-470-5223 for more information or to register. Self Defense for Seniors •1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 Join the Morton Grove police to learn how to maintain the highest level of personal safety. Learn simple techniques to enhance your safety and help

to avoid being the target of criminals. Call 847-470-5223 to register for this free program. Down California’s Golden Coast • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 18, Between his corporate servitudes in Hawaii and Sydney, Australia, Bill Helmuth lived in Orange County, California. Highway #1 is etched through extraordinary scenery where the Coastal Ranges meet the Pacific Ocean.After inspecting the essentials of San Francisco, we will leisurely motor through the charming seaside villages of Carmel and Monterey, home to Cannery Row and the famous 17 Mile Drive.Then we gasp at the dramatic chasms of Big Sur and drive to the Hearst Castle, the largest European style mansion in the US.We stop for coffee at Solvang, a postcard Danish village, and dream of our vacation home on the slopes of Santa Barbara. Our delightful journey ends in Newport Beach, with a side trip to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. Climb Aboard! $8 members; $10 non-members. Call 847-4705223 for more information or to register. Spring Fling Preview Celebration • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 Renew an old interest or dive into a new adventure with North

Repeat cortisone injections not uncommon By Tribune Media Services

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How do cortisone shots work to relieve pain? It appears that they only provide temporary relief and are often given multiple times. Is there a point at which frequent cortisone shots can be harmful to the body? How much is too much? ANSWER: Injections of cortisone, or a similar corticosteroid, decrease inflammation in an injured part of the body. When body tissue is injured, a series of events occurs locally and within the bloodstream to promote healing. Inflammation can result from this healing process and, frequently, the inflammation causes pain. Injecting corticosteroids into the inflamed area helps to calm the inflammation.As the inflammation subsides, the pain does, too. Cortisone is naturally produced in the body’s adrenal glands. It was discovered in the 1940s by Mayo Clinic researchers Edward Kendall, Ph.D., and Philip Hench, M.D., who

first used it to treat joint disorders. Its powerful anti-inflammatory effect produced such dramatic results in people with rheumatoid arthritis that it was hailed as a miracle drug. In 1950, Drs. Kendall and Hench were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of cortisone. In current medical practice, corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases, including bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis and gout.Corticosteroids can be given by mouth or injected into affected joints, including the ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, hand and wrist. Injections near the spine are also common. You are correct that corticosteroid injections do not provide a permanent cure. However, pain relief from a corticosteroid injection may last from several weeks to several months,depending on the medical condition and the patient receiving it. Ideally, the relief provided by the injection decreases or

eliminates pain long enough to allow the injury to completely heal. It is not uncommon, though, for repeat injections to be needed in patients experiencing chronic inflammatory conditions. Corticosteroids cause a number of side effects which can be limited to the area injected or affect the entire body. Side effects increase with larger doses and repeated clinical use. For this reason, physicians may limit the number of injections and the cumulative amount of corticosteroid that is given. Typically, corticosteroid injections are not given more often than every six weeks, and usually not more than three or four times a year. But these are only guidelines. A patient’s situation dictates the timing and frequency of treatment. Side effects may include weakening of the joint, increased blood pressure, elevation of blood sugar, and decreased ability to fight infection. Evidence of these side effects should be reported to the doctor monitoring the condition.

Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove. Come to this free preview celebration and enjoy music, refreshments and the opportunity to explore new programs. Listen to a comedy preview of “Mr. Sound Effects”Wes Harrison and try out line dancing at this enjoyable sneak peak at programs available during the Summer of 2013. Call 847-470-5223 to register for this free program. Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives

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through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.


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