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Chicago couple arrested in connection to burglary
Residential burglary occurred at 1300 block of Good in Park Ridge By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
BY AleX HeRNANDeZ STAFF REPORTER State legislators are thinking about decriminalizing the penalties people face when caught with small amounts of pot. “Illinoisans are tired of seeing their tax dollars and limited law enforcement resources wasted on arresting and prosecuting marijuana users,” said Chris Lindsey, a legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project, an organization focused on marijuana policy reform. “Let’s just wipe the slate clean.” To this end, Chicago Democratic state Reps. Kelly Cassidy and La Shawn Ford are co-sponsoring HB 5708. If passed, the law would create a new class of offense called a “regulatory offense” for those found with a maximum of 30 grams of marijuana, or about a dozen 2.5-gram joints.
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Police are charging a Chicago man and woman in connection to a residential burglary that happened last month in Park Ridge. On March 4, a couple reportedly approached a resident at his home in the 1300 block of Good in Park Ridge. Police say the couple told the victim they were interested in purchasing his car. “They kind of unannounced said they saw the car and said they wanted to
Jim mitcHell Jim mitcheLL, 48, of chicago
cHristina yobnoVicH 43, of chicago
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Village expects to revise tree regulations next month This will be the 2nd time the drafted ordinance comes before village board
trustees sent the ordinance back to committee after residents present severely criticized its regulations of private property. Specifically, the earlier revision says residents would need to obtain a free permit to remove trees on their By Alex V. Hernandez property that are deemed Staff Reporter dangerous, diseased or dead. Village officials Niles may revise would also grant residents the controversial permits, again at no cost, tree ordinance that to remove trees that are in officials have been the way of home additions kicking around for or other construction, such Trustee Rosemary the past two years. Palicki as a pool installation. The T h e chair of the landscaping contractor E n v i r o n m e n t a l committee hired to remove a tree, P r a c t i c e s like all contractors doing Committee agreed April 9 to business in the village, would meet at some point in May to need a business license to work finalize their revisions before within Niles. The ordinance would also sending the ordinance to the board of trustees sometime this penalize residents who remove trees without a permit, refuse summer. This will be the second to remove trees the village time the drafted ordinance orders taken down, plant a tree comes before village board. At without consulting the village an earlier meeting in January, or willfully damage a tree on
their property. And residents cutting a tree because it causes “minor inconveniences” would need to pay a fine of $100 per every 4.5 feet of the tree that is removed. “There’s no way the tree ordinance was going to be passed that night,” said Trustee Rosemary Palicki, chair of the committee. But she said the village needs a tree ordinance
regardless of whether the final draft has anything regarding private property. “We need something to protect our trees on public property,” she said. At an earlier committee meeting, officials said part of the reason the village is creating a tree ordinance is to qualify for a Tree City USA designation with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Doing so would allow Niles to be eligible for state and federal grants. Palicki told residents at the meeting that in a time of financial hardship across the state, it was sensible to pursue those grants for the village. The Arbor Day Foundation was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit conservation and education >> see tree | page 8
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Calendar
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APRIL 17 American Hustle (2013). 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. A con man and his seductive British partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent who pushes them into a world of New Jersey powerbrokers and mafia. Cast: Christian Bale,Amy Adams. Did you miss the latest blockbuster movie when in was in theaters? Join us on the 3rd Thursday every month for a screening of the hottest movies at 2pm and 6:30pm. Call 847-9295101 or check out the Movies & More page on www.mgpl.org to learn more. Flashlight Egg Hunt. 7 p.m. Maine Park Leisure Center, Park Ridge. Join us for some fun in the dark! Hundreds of eggs filled with candy are hidden outdoors behind Maine Park. Find the Golden Egg and win a special prize. Find other specialized eggs and win gift cards and other cool stuff! Just bring your flashlight and a bag or basket to collect all your eggs. Pre-registration is required as this event sells out quickly. Age groups will be: 7-8 yrs & 9-11 yrs. So grab your friends and hop on over to Maine Park. R/NR: $6/$11.
APRIL 18 Discover the power of Emily Dickenson at The Summit. 1: 30 p.m. The Summit of Uptown, 10 N Summit Ave, Park Ridge. Betsy Means, Artistic Director of WomanLore:performing women in history will take the and allow the audience to be the special guests of Emily Dickenson in her own home in Amherst, Massachusetts. There is no charge for the program, but reservations are required. Light refreshments will be served. For further information or reservations—which are required four days before each event—call 847-825-1161, ext. 129 or go to www.summitofuptown.com.
APRIL 19 Earth Day Celebration. 10:30 a.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Drop into the library for an Earth Day celebration. We will have a craft project and an environmental project to complete.All ages.
APRIL 21 Yoga for Kids: Stretch, Bend, Breathe. 4:30 p.m. Nile Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Kids ages 4-8 can learn yoga poses
and breathing techniques and feel relaxed and energized afterward. No experience needed. Please bring a large bath towel with you and wear comfortable clothes. Parents need to stay in the room with children through grade 2.
APRIL 22 Earth Day Work Day. 4:30 p.m. Wildwood Nature Center, Park Ridge. Join us for Earth Day Work Day, the perfect opportunity for service hours or simply giving back to the community in the spirit of Earth Day. We are cleaning up the Maine Park woodland, pond, and prairie. Free.
APRIL 23 Rotten Egg Hunt. 7:30 p.m. Maine Park Leisure Center, Park Ridge. Egg hunts have come and gone and we are left with all the leftover eggs. They are “rotting” away waiting for you to find them! Help us search and find all the “rotten” eggs through the 10 acres of Maine Park. If you are lucky, your “rotten” egg will be filled with candy or maybe even a gift card. There will even be time for some egg fun and games. Don’t forget your flashlight and a bag to collect all your smelly “rotten”
eggs. Registration deadline: April 16. R/NR: $5/$8
APRIL 24 International Film Series: Love is All You Need (2012). 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Love is All You Need, Danish and English with English subtitles, PG-13, 116 min. - Philip and Ida’s fates intertwine as they travel to Italy to attend the wedding of Philip’s son and Ida’s daughter. Scarface (1939), with guest Christina Rice, author of Ann Dvorak. Pickwick Theater, 5 S. ProspectAve,Park Ridge.Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. parkridgeclassicfilm.com.
APRIL 25 Arbor Day Ceremony Kicksoff with Tree Dedication from Niles Mayor. 9:30 a.m. Mark Twain Elementary School, 9401 N. Hamlin Avenue, Niles.The
Village of Niles would like to invite all residents to attend this year’s Arbor Day Ceremony, which as become an annual village tradition to celebrate the longest living organisms on earth, the trees. The celebration of Arbor Day presents an opportunity to exemplify the importance of learning about trees and the natural world. It is important to teach children that planting trees is an act of kindness and optimism and a priceless gift for future generations.The ceremony will begin with a tree dedication given by Mayor Andrew Przybylo. Following the dedication will be a reception with refreshments, and with entertainment provided by the Mark Twain choir. The Village would like to thank Arthur Weiler Nursery for donating this year’s tree. “Skate Trek: 100 Years & Beyond”2014 Ice Show. 7 p.m. Oakton Ice Arena, Park Ridge.Take a trip through time to celebrate the Park Ridge Park District’s 100th Anniversary! Oakton’s Annual Ice Show features skaters of various ages performing spectacular routines. Mark your calendars for a night of great entertainment. R/ NR: $8
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Park District pool passes on sale Annual town meeting held Buy your Pool Pass before May 19 and receive a $40 Park District Value Pack Niles Park District is selling pool passes for the upcoming 2014 pool season at Oasis Fun Center, 7877 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Buy your Pool Pass before May 19 and receive a $40 Park District Value Pack! Good for 1 day open gym, 1 day of fitness, 1 day swim pass, 1 mini golf, and 1 public skate. Stop in the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, to purchase your pool pass. Call (847) 967-6633 for rates.
Niles Park District summer Camp registration Niles Park District offers
a wide variety of summer camp programs for preschool age through incoming eighth grade kids. We offer full day and half-day camps. Stop by the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street to register. Campers will enjoy swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, sports, and tons of fun! Most camps begin June 9th. Please call (847) 967-6633 if you have any questions.
Want to play baseball with the Niles Baseball league? The Niles Baseball League was established in 1958 and gearing up for its 2014 season. Currently we have openings for four to six players to join each of our leagues: Little League – 9 & 10 year olds Bronco – 11 & 12 year olds
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AA – 13 & 14 year olds AAA – 15 thru 17 year olds To sign up of if you have questions please call 847604-2725 or go to www. nilesbaseball.com. Please note: All bats shall be a smooth cylinder made of wood, aluminum, magnesium or graphite composite with a knob that is permanently and securely fastened. In Instructional, Little and Bronco leagues the bat barrel cannot be larger than two and one-quarter (2 1/4) inches. Bats must be “Little League” approved. In AA and AAA the barrel of the bat cannot be larger than two and fiveeighths (2 5/8) inches. No bat shall weigh less than the length of the bat less 5. Also known as a “Drop 5”. (For example, a 35-inch bat cannot weigh less than 30 ounces).
The 164th Annual Town Meeting was held April 8 at Maine Township’s Town Hall. Since 1850 when Townships were established in Illinois by state law, the Township Supervisor has been required to read financial and other reports out loud to residents in attendance. “This year nearly 100 residents and others heard about the great progress made on a range of our programs, events and services and
how the Township has zero debit,” says Supervisor Carol Teschky. Teschky thanks Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski who served a Moderator, Parliamentarian Sean Sullivan, Clerk Gary K. Warner and all those who participated in the annual meeting. For information about Maine Township, visit www.mainetownship.com or call 847-297-2510.
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Police Blotter
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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
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Anthon Kral, 37, of the 5500 block of W. Farragut Ave, Chicago, was arrested April 4 in the 7200 block of Lehigh for driving with a suspended license and possession of a suspended license.
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Michael J. Solovastru, 23, of the 6800 block of Beckwith, Morton Grove, was arrested April 3 in the 7200 block of Dempster for aggravated DUI, DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.
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Percy Herold, 41, of the 400 block of Custer St, Evanston, was arrested April 4 in the 7000 block of Dempster for driving with a suspended license.
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Negrete M. Reteguinn, 34, of the 9200 block of Lavergne, Skokie, was arrested April 3 in the 7200 block of Dempster for no valid license.
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Sylvia Johns, 23, of the 7600 block of W. Monroe, Niles, was arrested April 3 in the 900 Block of Civic Center for retail theft.
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Jennifer Johns, 29, of the 7600 block of W. Monroe, Niles, was arrested April 3 in the 900 Block of Civic Center for retail theft.
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Dipika Patel, 34, of the 4700 block of N. Springfield, Chicago, was arrested April 5 in Golf Mill Center for retail theft.
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Mariola Bieniek, 27, of the 7000 block of W. Melrose, Chicago, was arrested March 26 at the intersection of Belmont & Harlem, Chicago for forgery, identity theft and theft.
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Yaree Tillman, 42, of the 1700 block of E. 73rd, Chicago, was arrested April 1 in the 1900 block of S. Cumberland for five counts of retail theft.
Edgar Sanchez, 31, of the 500 block of W. Touhy, Des Plaines, was arrested April 6 in the 8700 block of Milwaukee for aggravated DUI and DUI. Jamie L. Kremel, 31, who is homeless was arrested April 5 in the 8500 block of Golf for aggravated battery and retail theft.
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Jesus Rojas, 29, of the 1200 block of N. Scarlet,Addison, was arrested April 2 in the 1900 block of S. Cumberland for retail theft.
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John Barron, Jr., 57, of the 1400 block of S. Canal, Chicago, was arrested April 4 in the 0-100 block of S. Summit for criminal trespass to state land.
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Aayush Desai, 27, of the 800 block of Niagara, Carol Stream, was arrested April 5 at the intersection of Higgins & Fairview for possession of cannabis, one red taillight and no registration light.
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Deanelis, 43, 16 Camille of the 1400 block of W. Touhy, Park Ridge, was arrested April 6 in the 1500 block of N. Northwest Hwy. for no valid driver’s license and no valid insurance.
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L. Martinez, 20, of 17 Jorge Skokie was arrested April 7 in the 7000 of Dempster for possession of a controlled substance, three hits of LSD. Quentin Washington, 29, of Skokie was arrested April 5 in the 9200 block of Waukegan for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
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Amade Hernandez, 44, of Rolling Meadows was arrested April 6 at the intersection of Golf & Harlem for no valid driver’s license.
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Tae Ro, 67, of Niles was arrested April 6 at the
intersection of Golf & Harlem for hit and run. Miguel Mandujano, 48, of Chicago was arrested April 6 in the 7200 block of Dempster for DUI.
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Ali Mirza, 25, of Skokie was arrested April 6 in the 5800 block of Dempster for revoked driver’s license.
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Jese Ortiz-Cardana, 22, of Chicago was arrested April 7 at the intersection of Golf & Waukegan for driving without a valid driver’s license.
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Safvan Allahverdi, 23, of Des Plaines was arrested April 8 at the intersection of Dempster and Birch for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
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Is the Chicago-St. Louis HighSpeed Rail Project good for Niles? A much abused element of as a voluntary association, we are American government is the a village and have government concept of General Welfare.What manage the common sewer and exactly is “general welfare?” Well, rainwater systems. general means applying broadly What is causing the flooding? to all. Welfare doesn’t mean Is it an act of nature, or did those taking care of people, but means experiencing flooding cause it? beneficial. Did a previous government At the national policy exacerbate the level, defense is a flooding? All those questions very clear example are pertinent. Because of general welfare. they’re very hard to sort out Being protected and the facts point away from from invasion or individual blame or cause, it insurrection broadly makes sense that we have benefits all of us. anotHer PersPectiVe a response, not just from At the local level, morgan dUbieL individual citizens of whom police protection we expect self-reliance, but is another example. Free riders also from government. It’s to our in both cases might like to general welfare that our public avoid the tax payment for these systems – streets and sewers in “services,” but that would be this case – work as expected. unfair, as beneficiaries should Does any of the above apply bear an equal burden of the to the Chicago-St. Louis highcost. Arguments about the exact speed rail proposal? What are dollar amounts those services the facts? The first question you should cost are another matter. might want to ask yourself is: In Niles, we have another How badly to I want to get to example, and that’s the St. Louis quickly? I don’t know persistent flooding that occurs anybody nor have I heard news in some neighborhoods. My stories about people not being neighborhood is on fairly high able to get to St. Louis. Is there an ground, and we don’t flood. Why alternative mode of transport? I should we have to pay for the usually shoot down 55 and can problems of those that do? Well, get to St. Louis. If car/truck traffic
Why then the big push for a “high speed” (here they mean 110 mph, not the 200+ speeds seen in europe or Japan) Chicago to st. louis rail system, especially since illinois transportation projects cost about double the national average? were so heavy, could people switch to private bus services? Many people take buses from the suburbs downtown to work every day. Buses are flexible, and their routes can follow population trends. When they’re not needed they can be easily decommissioned. Why then the big push for a “high speed” (here they mean 110 mph, not the 200+ speeds seen in Europe or Japan) Chicago to St. Louis rail system, especially since Illinois transportation projects cost about double the national average? All I could think of is crony’s needing cash. Maybe you can come up with a better reason, but why should Niles pay for something that doesn’t benefit us all?
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>> burglary, from page 1 purchase it,” said Park Ridge police Deputy Chief Lou Jogmen. He said the victim had not listed the car anywhere as for sale, but started to talk with the woman. Police allege that while woman distracted the victim, the man she arrived with went into the home and started rummaging through the victim’s drawers. “In the process, the victim lost three watches,” said Jogmen. At press time, police had not recovered the missing items. On April 8, police charged Jim Mitchell, 48, and Christina Yobnovich, 43, each with one count of residential burglary in connection to the incident. Earlier this year, Park Ridge police alerted residents to be weary of burglars using scams to enter their homes. A Jan. 23 incident in the 900 block of South Clifton involved a married couple opening the door to a man impersonating a city employee who needed to check their home’s water meter. The wife brought the man into the basement, left him there with her husband, and went back upstairs to find another
>> green, from page 1 It would prohibit arrest or jail time, limit fines to no more than $100 and require the ticket to be removed from a person’s record after paying the fine. The Illinois House Restorative Justice Committee approved the bill 5-to-2 last month. Moving forward, the bill could soon be voted on by the full state House of Representatives. “Nobody should face potentially life-altering criminal penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana, a substance less harmful than alcohol,” said Cassidy in a statement. “These devastating penalties are irrational and unjust.” Supporters of the bill -including Kathie Kane-Willis, director of Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy at Roosevelt University -- said the state’s approval of the medical marijuana pilot program showed critics of marijuana reform that “the sky doesn’t fall when you change the laws.” In support of the proposed bill, the Marijuana Policy Project released a recent Public Policy Polling survey of 769 Illinois voters that showed 63 percent supported the “regulatory
unknown man in her home. The second man also claimed he was from the city, and said the home’s water bill was past due, but if she paid in cash, it would reduce the payment by half. The wife retrieved an envelope of cash and paid the second man. She then went to check on her husband and the first man as they
Jogmen said it was hard to say if these two instances were related to the March 4 burglary because often criminals will change up the ruse they use to gain access to a home.“Unfortunately, we have these [types of burglaries] happen more often than not,” said Jogmen. were coming upstairs from the basement. Once both men left,she realized the money in the area where she retrieved the cash from for the envelope was empty. Then on Jan. 29, a 77-yearold resident in the 100 block of Wilma Place was conned by a fake water department employee into entering his home. Nothing was
offense” approach for possession of one ounce of marijuana while 27 percent opposed it. The rest of those polled said they were undecided. Both Kane-Willis and Lindsay say that the main goal for this bill is to prevent disproportionate long-term consequences for misdemeanor possession. Under current state law, someone found with a maximum of 30 grams is charged with a misdemeanor and faces a fine of up to $2,500 and a maximum of 12 months in jail. However officials often take factors like prior arrests and the nature of the incident into consideration, said Park Ridge police Deputy Chief Lou Jogmen. He said those arrested for misdemeanor possession don’t typically face the maximum penalty after officials factor in their history and are often given community service. Regardless, once someone is arrested for possession, even if the case is dismissed, they will still have the incident on their record, according to the Office of the State Appellate Defender’s website. Lindsey said someone undergoing a background check when applying for a job, public
reported stolen in that instance. Jogmen said it was hard to say if these two instances were related to the March 4 burglary because often criminals will change up the ruse they use to gain access to a home. “Unfortunately, we have these [types of burglaries] happen more often than not,” said Jogmen. Both Mitchell and Yobnovich live in the 3700 block of Addison of Chicago. Interestingly, Mitchell has a prior arrest from 2008 when he posed as a landscaping contractor to gain access to the home of an elderly couple from Schaumburg. After he was arrested he pleaded guilty to stealing $10,000 and $400 worth of coins from the couple. The Rolling Meadows branch of Cook County Circuit Court sentenced him to six years in prison. Jogmen said Park Ridge had no records on Mitchell’s previous arrests but did know Yobnovich was out on probation as of 2013. Mitchell and Yobnovich are scheduled to appear at the Skokie District courthouse April 18. 1:30 p.m. ahernandez@buglenewspapers. com
housing or student loans would find themselves at a severe disadvantage unless they have the arrest record expunged, which can be a costly process. On the law enforcement side, Kane-Willis said that on average 50,000 arrests were made per
“Nobody should face potentially lifealtering criminal penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana, a substance less harmful than alcohol,” said Cassidy. year for misdemeanor possession according to Illinois data from 1975 to 2009. Of those arrests, 80 percent of those in Cook County failed to result in convictions. “That turns out to be 150,000 hours of police time [per year],” said Kane-Willis. She said these were resources that the fiscally desperate state could have better spent on more serious crimes. While the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office generally supports the concept behind
>> trees, from page 3 organization. According to the organization’s website, to become a Tree City, a municipality must: have a tree board or department; have a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita; have an Arbor Day observance and proclamation; and have a tree care ordinance. “I didn’t want the committee to look like someone trying to ram rod something down the village’s throat,” said Chris Zalinski, a member of the committee and a landscaping contractor. He said “yanking out” the private property rules might be the easiest way to get an ordinance he’s worked on for the past two years passed by the trustees. Zalinski said that moving forward he wants residents to view fellow committee member and Village Arborist Anthony Dati as a free consultant in regard to trees on their property. “Let [the village] know what you’re doing,” said Zalinski. He said he doesn’t want
Cassidy and Ford’s bill, the office opposes its current structure due to the parking ticket nature of the “regulatory offenses.” The state’s attorney has proposed its own bill, HB 4091, which would allow a person to receive up to two petty offense citations during their lifetime for possession of less than 30 grams of cannabis. On the third offense, the offender would receive a misdemeanor charge. “Our position is that repeat offenders should eventually face a misdemeanor penalty,” said a statement from the state’s attorney’s office. Regardless, some municipalities have already taken it upon themselves to adjust their ordinances so the punishment fits the crime. In Niles, the village already has an ordinance that decriminalizes possession of up 10 grams of marijuana. Under the ordinance, the person would be fined $50, and once paid, the arrest would not appear on the person’s record. “It’s discretionary,” said Niles police Sgt. Robert Tornabene. “The officer can decide if he wants to use it.” Park Ridge also recently amended its misdemeanor
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An earlier revision of the tree ordinance says residents would need to obtain a free permit to remove trees on their property that are deemed dangerous, diseased or dead.
the regulations to tell people what to do in their homes, but to educate them on best practices for planting and maintaining healthy trees. “Use the arborist as a guide for education,” said Jerry Szczepanski, a Niles resident at the April 9 meeting. “I think that’s the way to go…we all like trees, but it’s the private property thing that’s the killer.” ahernandez@buglenewspapers. com
marijuana possession ordinance to allow for an alternative sentencing program. “We found that in practice a lot of people would come in with their parents who would simply pay the fine,” said Jogmen. “The offender wasn’t getting the treatment they needed.” To remedy this, Jogmen said Park Ridge officials decided to take a restorative justice approach in place of a punitive one. Now, if a first-time offender agrees to attend a substance abuse treatment program, they only pay a $100 fine. However while the alternative sentencing would result in a lower fine, the arrest would still be on the person’s record unless they had it expunged. Teri Collins, executive director of the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation, helped get the alternative sentencing program on the books in Park Ridge. She said decriminalization should go hand in hand with drug and alcohol abuse education. “That’s the one component that I would like to see added to the bill,” said Collins. “I think that’s where we miss the boat all the time.” ahernandez@buglenewspapers. com
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Horoscopes Play it cool. It’s far better to roll with the punches in the week to come than to blow your top or enter into new negotiations. Others may calm down quickly if they see that you aren’t going to engage in a battle.
You can find fault with anything if you look closely enough, but that doesn’t mean that you should. Avoid being overly critical of someone’s shortcomings this week when a few words of encouragement could have a more positive effect.
No path is without its pitfalls. While everything might not go as you originally planned in the week ahead, keeping your head in the face of adversity will see you through. Choose your words carefully when in mixed company.
Go the extra mile this week. To please someone, you may have to go places and do things that are out of the ordinary. You may be outside your comfort zone for a short while, but the results will be well worth the inconvenience.
Dare to be different. Thinking outside the box in the week ahead could yield the insights that solve a nagging problem. Pull your love life out of a rut by trying a new approach. You’ll find that you can be a rebel without being abrasive.
Take the pulse of those around you. You’ll find that you’ll be happier in a group than on your own in the week ahead. Spread your social wings by getting in touch with friends and catching up on current events.
Business and pleasure shouldn’t mix. If a date feels like a job interview, you can safely bet that you haven’t found Mr. or Ms. Right. You may find business and work to be more stimulating than play this week.
Don’t fly off the handle. Conditions are such this week that you can easily be provoked into a confrontation or become embroiled in a misunderstanding. Words spoken in anger could turn an existing relationship frigid.
Compromise makes the world go round. Cooperate with others, even if it means sacrificing your own needs in the week to come. Give a little, pay it forward, and karma will provide what you need later.
Go through the motions. You may not be sure exactly which direction you want to go right now, so it’s best to play it safe and stick with tried and true routines. Quiet contemplation this week may yield answers in the near future.
Keep moving in the same direction. Don’t get side-tracked by other people’s problems this week unless they impact your ability to achieve your own objectives. You can’t please all the people all the time.
Don’t be so sensitive. You may be more self-conscious than usual, but that doesn’t mean that the world has put you under the microscope. Enjoy time with friends and family this week and you’ll soon forget what you were worried about.
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Wolves down Demons in Genis family battle By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
The annual meeting on the softball diamond between Niles West and Maine East is one that’s of particular interest to the Genis family. It’s not often that members of the opposing teams live under the same roof, but that’s indeed the case with Dave and Jennifer Genis and their twin girls, Payton and Taylor. Dave Genis is the Maine East boys basketball coach and Jennifer, his wife, is the Demons’ assistant softball coach. Payton and Taylor just so happen to start for coach Nicole Reynolds’ Wolves. Bragging rights this season go to the twins, who were instrumental in the Wolves’ 9-0 victory over Mom and the Demons on April 8. Payton, Niles West’s No. 1 pitcher this season, tossed a one-hitter, striking out nine and facing the minimum number of batters until the seventh inning. “It’s so exciting,” Payton said. “It’s probably one of my favorite games of the year. My Mom and I joke about it all the time. Off the field, we’re best friends, but on the field …” They both, of course, want to win. “It’s always fun for them,” Reynolds said. “They always look forward to this game and get excited about it. Payton did a great job today.Taylor got a hit and did a nice job at first base.” Taylor also knocked in a run, while Payton did some damage at the plate as well. Payton banged out three hits, including a double, and drove in two runs. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Maine East coach Emiliano Hernandez. “We’ve known them (Payton
and Taylor) since they were little, so it’s always fun to compete.” For the record, Dave Genis sat in the bleachers down the third-base line—Maine East’s side of the field. But Payton didn’t mind. “He’s a big supporter (of me),” she said. “He’s my No. 1 fan.” Shannon McHugh was another Niles West player who enjoyed a productive afternoon at bat. McHugh had a triple, double and single in four trips to the plate with an RBI. The Wolves registered 12 hits on the day. Atorena Michael doubled and singled, and Alyssa Falcone contributed two hits while Maya Caballero had an RBI. The victory also was a nice pick-me-up mentally for the Wolves, who were pummeled 18-0 by Schaumburg the day before and managed just four hits. (Tatiyana Rodriguez’s double was the Wolves’ only extra base hit of that game.) “I think that the teams we’re supposed to beat we’re beating,” Reynolds said. “We got pitching, hitting and defense today and we’ve got to have all three come together for us to do well, and that happened today.” Although the final score and Niles West’s hit total might not indicate it, Maine East’s freshman pitcher, Alex Villalobos, didn’t flinch and battled throughout the game. A handful of Niles West’s runs were unearned. “It’s like I told the team: she can’t be perfect and we’ve got to hit,” Hernandez said. “That’s been our biggest issue. Defensively we’ve improved tremendously from last year, and Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff
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Payton Genis tossed a one-hitter in Niles West’s 9-0 win over Maine East.
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Boys spikers becoming next Maine East team to watch By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
The girls basketball at Maine East was the talk of the campus while it put together a recordsetting season this past winter. These days,the boys volleyball squad is fast becoming the team to watch around Maine East. The Demons won their seventh game of the year with a hardfought 25-22, 25-21 triumph versus host Notre Dame in a match that took place April 8. It was the Demons’ first contest following spring break. Demons coach Jon Kulesza has some solid offensive weapons in his lineup such as outside hitters Lerin Mathew (junior) and Matt Ziejewski (senior), and middle hitter Joe Swoboda (senior). But he emphasizes defense. “One of the things we
challenge our guys with is we talk about being relentless on defense,” Kulesza said. “We have a pursuit rule, where we say you pursue any ball unless safety is an issue, and they did that today. “They ran some down, we extended rallies and when you extend rallies and win those, that creates momentum for your team. I challenged our guys, and they came through.” Senior libero Jan Suraez was the club’s defensive leader this particular night with eight digs. Mathew, meanwhile, finished with a team-high nine kills and Swoboda added five. Setter Leonard David, a senior, had 16 assists. “We’ve been playing really good defense, and our offense is really good, too,” Mathew >> see NEXT | page 15
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Leonard David and Maine East are off to a strong start this year.
Sports >> WOLVES, FROM PAGE 11 our pitching and catching has gotten better, but for whatever reason, we’re not hitting. We have to score runs or you don’t deserve to win.” Senior Alyssa Matej’s firstinning single was the Demons’ lone hit. Maine East had lost five of their first six going into the game vs. Niles West. The Demons only victory came against Gordon Tech, but they did have eight hits in a loss to Prospect. •Maine South opened its season last week with losses in its first two contests—11-4 to Hoffman Estates on April 7 and 8-6 to inter-district rival Maine West the next day. Nina Anderson doubled and singled and had an RBI vs. Hoffman Estates, while sophomore Sabrina Argaez
clubbed a solo home run and singled. Liz Skoronski had two hits, including a double. The Hawks were up 4-1on Maine West into the fourth inning, but the Warriors scored four in the fourth and three in the fifth. Courtney Richardson doubled twice and had an RBI. Anderson drove in two runs, while Emily Wolf and Emily Suwanski knocked in a run each. Maine South’s tough luck continued on April 10. Jenna Christie held Glenbrook North scoreless through five innings, but the Spartans put up four runs in the top of the sixth and ended up winning, 5-1. Christie struck out 10, and all five of the Spartans’ runs were unearned. Christie and Karen Foley had Maine South’s only two hits. However, the Hawks snapped their skid by sweeping a
doubleheader against Addison Trail on Saturday, taking the first game 6-2 and winning the nightcap, 8-2. Suwanski was 4-for-4 in Game 1 with two doubles and an RBI, and Argaez went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Anderson had two hits and two RBIs, and Christie notched her first win of the year, striking out five while helping herself with two hits. Wolf tripled, and Richardson also drove in a run. In the second game, Suwanski (two RBIs), Argaez (two RBIs, two hits), Richardson (two hits), Anderson (two hits, RBI) and Megan Donnelly (RBI) each had a double. Mary Depkon was the winning pitcher. What Maine South exhibited in its victories over AT is likely what Hawks foes will have to contend with the rest of the season: The Hawks possess a potent offense that’s led
THE BUGLE APRIL 17, 2014 by Richardson—the sister of former Hawks baseball star Kyle Richardson who recently gave a verbal commitment to play softball at the University of Illinois. And, of course, there’s the dominant pitching of Christie, who last year set a single-season school record for strikeouts. “She did a great job last year,” said Maine South coach Emmy Paiser. “We’re a team and we don’t expect her to strike out everybody.We have a good solid defense behind her. I think she has seen through first couple weeks of practice we have a team that’s backing her up and our bats are not shabby.” Like just about every team, the longer-than-expected winter thaw hampered the Hawks. Paiser noted that last week was “the first time we’ve seen dirt all year.”A practice in the school
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parking lot the weekend before marked the first time the team had been outside. “But it’s same playing field for everyone,” Paiser said. “We’re excited to be out there.” •Resurrection has struggled during the early part of the season. The Bandits had lost five of their last six games going into Saturday’s matchup against Elk Grove, and were shut out in four of those five defeats. Nonetheless, new coach Fred Angelini, who’s from Park Ridge, has eight returning starters and 10 seniors on the squad, including shortstop Kate Moriarty, left fielder Bre Sobotka, third baseman Courtney Grasz, and pitchers Sarah Benavides and Olivia Babusci, who’s also from Park Ridge. Second baseman Meegan Early is a Niles resident. mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Dons hand Hawks first baseball loss of year By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
Notre Dame got some timely hitting and came up with two runs in the top of the seventh (both unearned) to overcome a 2-1 Maine South lead and defeat the Hawks, 3-2, on April 8. It was Maine South’s first loss of the season. Tommy Norton finished with two hits and two RBIs for Notre Dame while John Draths singled twice and drove in a run. Vince Surdo had the Dons’ only extra base hit of the game, a double.A.J. Boehmer also singled twice. The Dons got solid efforts on the mound from starter Adan Sator (four innings, no runs) and
reliever Nick Wasilyw, who shut the door on the Hawks, pitching the final 1 2/3 and not allowing a run. Caleb deMarigny and Zach Parker each had RBIs for the Hawks. Zach’s brother, Gehrig Parker, singled twice and pitched five innings as the starter. Notre Dame battled back and forth with Glenbrook North on April 9 as the game featured eight lead changes. But Notre Dame edged the Titans, 10-7, thanks to Boehmer’s RBI double in the sixth that enabled the Dons to take the lead for good. Tom Simon had a big day, going 4-for-4 and collecting three RBIs. Surdo added two hits (double) and an RBI, and Michael Ferri
drove in a run. Sam Ferri picked up the win in relief. Notre Dame followed up that win with two more W’s to close out the week. The Dons crushed New Trier, 12-2, on Saturday and edged Fremd 2-1 on April 11. Norton went 3-for-4 vs. New Trier with a double and two RBIs. Michael Ferri had two hits (double) and two RBIs, as did Boehmer and Matt Segovia (double). Joe Rimac also had a multiple-hit game,Ian Steigerwald knocked in two runs, and Simon and Surdo each picked up an RBI. Trailing 1-0 going into the sixth inning against Fremd, the Dons pulled it out, scoring single runs in the sixth and seventh innings.
Boehmer (double) and Sam Ferri (two hits) drove in the tying and go-ahead runs. Surdo had two singles and Simon doubled. Brandon Nowak started on the mound, and Wasilyw won the game in relief with four innings of work. Maine South crushed Rolling Meadows, 9-3, on April 7. deMarigny had three hits and three RBIs, while Gehrig Parker also knocked in three runs with three doubles. Bobby Pennington got the victory with a five-inning, four strikeout, no earned runs performance. Nazareth Academy out-slugged the Hawks by a 13-8 score on April 10. The Hawks held a 5-3 lead through four innings, but the Roadrunners put up nine runs in the fifth. Gehrig Parker (two RBIs) led a 14-hit attack , crushing a home run, two doubles and a single. Pennington and Bobby Paddock had three hits apiece. Pennington got the win in relief as the Hawks (5-2) on Saturday upended Prospect, 5-4 in nine innings. Alex Ellyin set down all three hitters he faced in the ninth to earn a save. Pennington hit a two-run homer, and Jarrett Gustafson had two hits and two RBIs.
Niles West started last week with a 7-0 blanking of Clemente April 7, and pulled out a 4-3 win over St. Patrick the next day.Tyler Stegich (RBI), Matthew Delavega (RBI) and Cody Pazik each had multiple-hit games for the Wolves, and Tommy Toledo doubled in a run. Pazik picked up the save for winning pitcher Chad Thompson (five strikeouts). The Wolves on April 9 pounded Lakeview, 14-2, in five innings. Jeremy Pignato (RBI) was 3-for-3 with a double, while Toledo hit a double and triple, and had two RBIs. Delavega drove in two runs, and Pazik had an RBI. Delavega, the winning pitcher, struck out eight. Niles West nipped Lake Forest, 5-4 in extra innings on April 10, plating the winning run in the bottom of the eighth. Pazik homered and drove in two runs; he also went the first seven innings on the mound, fanning eight. Blake Kons secured the win in relief. Kevin Lochner doubled twice and drove in three runs. Maine East suffered a 6-1 loss April 8 to Gordon Tech, which held the Demons to three hits— two by Dylan Kuffell. Jose Trujillio >> see YEAR | page 15
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Zach Parker and Maine South dropped their first game of the season to Notre Dame.
Sports >> NEXT, FROM PAGE 12 said. “We’ve been controlling our passes and our serve has been in all the time. We bring energy to the court. We fight every game and that’s what we did today.” “We’re deep so that means we have good practices,” Kulesza said. “We’ve got a good group of guys when we play on both sides and they challenge each other. I think that makes our starters that much better. And we’re able to click.” Many different nationalities are represented at Maine East, and the volleyball team is a microcosm of that diversity. Mathew, Philip Edat, Adai Karuthalackal, Rushik Patel are from India; Ziejewski hails from Poland; Suarez and Gian Bobila are from the Philippines; David
>> YEAR, FROM PAGE 14 drove in the Demons’ only run. However, Kuffell was the catalyst behind the Demons’ first victory of 2014—10-3 over Northridge Prep on April 10. Kuffell went 3-for-4 with two doubles, David Schnobrich and Jake Devitt knocked in two runs apiece, and Bradley Augustyn had two hits. Will Heins, David Ulis and Miles Friend each had an RBI. Schnobrich started and was the winning pitcher, going six innings and striking out five. On April 9, Luther North recorded a 7-4 victory over the Demons. Friend had a double and two RBIs, Trujillio singled twice and Ulis doubled. Wheeling pounded Maine East, 14-2, in a five-inning game on April 11. Augustyn had an RBI for the Demons.
GIRLS SOCCER Maine South, behind senior goalkeeper Emily O’Grady, blanked Highland Park 3-0 on April 8. Claudia Wine found the back of the net twice for Maine South, and Lexi Kiotis had the Hawks’ other goal. O’Grady recorded another shutout April 10 as the Hawks beat Deerfield, 2-0. Gabby Pinto and Jessie Schmidt had the goals for Maine South.
BADMINTON Maine South won every match in its CSL South dual with Waukegan on April 9, an 18-0 victory. Winning singles matches were Maddy Gaertner (No. 1), Bonnie Schultz (No. 2), Brittany
and Kevin Alba are natives of Romania; Daniel Parra is from Mexico and Jose Ortiz is a native of Columbia. Mathew immigrated to the U.S. in 2008 with his mother, father and two sisters. Mathew’s family already had a relative living in the States, his aunt, who has resided here the past 20 years. He first took up volleyball when he moved to this country. “It’s nice; I’ve made a lot of friends here,” Mathew said. “I started playing volleyball when I got here in the eighth grade. It’s fun.” Notre Dame is a team to keep an eye on, too. The loss to Maine East left the Dons at 5-5, but they matched the Demons (8-2) point-for-point. “We had too many unforced errors tonight and had a few
Lung (No. 3), Maggie Schmit (No. 4), Jana Duerkop (No. 5) and Lisa Mak (No. 6). Among the winners in doubles were Schultz and Gaertner at No. 1, Schmit and Lung at No. 2, McAleer and Ashlee Kossifologos at No. 3, Duerkop and Paula Kossifologos at No. 4, Chloe Byrniarski and Danielle Gomez at No. 5 and Mak and Kristyn Tarpey at No. 6.
BOYS WATER POLO Maine South brushed aside Payton 13-4 on April 9 as Phil Wachowski and Makai DeNeveArnam each netted hat tricks. Single goals were scored by Conor Brosnan, Matt Cacciatore, Nick Calarco, Ernest Mato, Dominick Pilolla and Ben Tatlock. The Hawks got into an offensive slugfest with CSL South foe New Trier April 8, but the Trevians prevailed 14-12. DeNeve-Arnam scored four goals and Jimmy Gardiner had a hat trick. Wachowski and Cacciatore each scored twice, while Pilolla added a goal. On April 11, the Hawks lost 9-6 to Glenbrook South . DeNeveArnam put together another fourgoal game. Maine East’s Mike Babula put in four goals on April 8, leading the Demons past Highland Park 13-7 in the CSL North. Scoring two goals each were James Caldwell, Mateo Kozomara, Krystof Maniewski and Rick Pokorski. Tyler Vonderheide also had a goal. Niles West’s Kyle Patt netted a hat trick on April 8 vs. Glenbrook South, but the Titans won the game, 9-5.
lulls in our energy on the court that prevented us from having that consistent high level of play,” said Notre Dame coach Patrick Cole. The Dons exhibit balance throughout their lineup. Jacob Lendy and Will Walsh, both seniors, finished with 11 and 10 assists, respectively, while seniors Nathan Krogstad, Ryan Roycroft and Steven Lendy combined for 16 kills. Senior Patrick Hennelley added nine digs. “Overall right now I couldn’t be happier with the 12 guys we have,” Cole said. “Every one of them is talented; every one of them has a positive attitude. We’re just in the process of putting that all together. We can accept matches like this in March and early April because we’re building for the end of April, May and June.”
THE BUGLE APRIL 17, 2014 Steven Lendy was a force last year, leading the team in kills, digs and aces. Cole said after last season that Lendy is the first player he’s ever coached where all-state is a definite consideration. “I think the world of Steve,” Cole said.“He’s an exceptionally talented player, he’s skilled and he knows the intricacies of the game. He’s a great ballplayer.” The Dons now turn their attention to playing in the competitive ESCC. “We’ve had an opportunity to cross paths (early in the season) with a few (ESCC) teams at different tournaments just watching them play,” Cole said. “The ESCC is a good conference this year and we’re hoping to be very competitive and play a role in that.” Maine East was back at it April
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9 and defeated Deerfield in the Demons’ CSL North opener, 2514, 22-25, 25-22. Mathew piled up 14 kills and Ziejewski added 10. Suarez chipped in with 11 digs. •Niles West got nine kills from Eli Gelfand in its 25-16, 25-14 win over district rival Niles North on April 8. Jordan Moy totaled 18 assists. The Wolves also downed Maine East, 25-21, 25-14 on April 10 as Gelfand notched 12 kills and Andrew Mihulet had 11 digs. Moy ended up with 19 assists. For the Demons, Swoboda had five kills, David 15 assists and Suarez seven digs. •Maine South began its 2014 season successfully, upending St. Charles North, 25-15, 25-22 on April 7. John Palucki notched six kills for the Hawks. mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Favorite social media outlet that you use? Instagram How often do you use social media? I use it a lot. What do you use social media for? I use it to be informed. Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? Dwayne Wade, because I like the way he plays Have you ever tweeted a famous person? Did they respond? I don’t have a Twitter account. Your most memorable sports moment? Allen Iverson crossing over Michael Jordan.
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Your bank may be giving you bad advice More times than not, when you go to a bank for investment advice, what you’ll get is bad advice no guarantee of what’s to Dear Dave, come.And there are mutual I want to roll funds out there that can do over a 401(k), just that for you. I own one and my bank is that’s over 70 years old, and encouraging me to it has averaged nearly 12 roll it over to fixed percent over that time. annuities. Is this a Lots of people talk in good investment? “what ifs” when it comes John to investing. Well, you can Dear John, Dave Says play that little game all More times than money advice day. But if the economy not, when you by dave ramsey goes completely down the go to a bank for tubes, and the government investment advice, what you’ll get in the bargain is destroys things like mutual funds bad advice. And that’s the case and real estate completely, your little bank-recommended annuity here. I’d move toward a traditional IRA, isn’t going to make it, either. The in a series of good growth stock banking system as a whole will mutual funds. Put it across four fail if all the mutual funds close types of accounts: growth, growth because they’re all based in and income, aggressive growth publicly traded companies. And and international. What you’re that means virtually every business looking for, John, is a great track you drive by on your way to work record for your investments. You would be out of business.A bank’s want a track record so ridiculously not going to survive that kind of good that it gives you a great sense thing. If you’re looking for things to of comfort, even though there’s
help you survive the apocalypse, you’re talking about food and water. But if you want rational, well-reasoned investments, you need to look at growth stock mutual funds and paid-for real estate.That’s what I do! —Dave
Number of payments isn’t the problem Dear Dave, Why do you think debt consolidation is such a bad thing? Tessa Dear Tessa, Debt consolidation is a bad thing because it makes you feel like you really did something to get out of debt and change your financial world when you didn’t. People come to me all the time saying stuff like, “Dave, I got a second mortgage. I paid off all my debt!” Well, no you didn’t pay off all your debt. You just moved it around. That’s part of the catch when it comes to debt consolidation. If you get a lower payment and move things around a little bit, you feel like you actually accomplished
If you’re looking for things to help you survive the apocalypse, you’re talking about food and water. But if you want rational, well-reasoned investments, you need to look at growth stock mutual funds and paidfor real estate.That’s what I do! something.The problem with that is you don’t do anything to address the real problem, which is you. Interest rates aren’t your problem, and the number of payments isn’t your problem.Your problem is the person you look at in the mirror every morning,Tessa. Until you fix that person and get mad enough at your financial situation and the real cause of it, you’ll never make any progress toward getting control of your finances. Trying to borrow your way out of debt is not a good plan! —Dave *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey
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• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information.
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Carmen Derby It’s the Men’s Club annual Carmen Derby – open to all! Enjoy a delicious box-style lunch, then get ready to cheer on your “favorite horse” in our eight races! There will be prizes awarded. Friday, May 2, 11:30am-1:30pm, $12M/$17NM
Social Bridge players needed! Every Tuesday, 12:30pm, contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information. Full Blood Screening & Blood Pressure Screening CBC, CMP, TSH (no reflex), Lipid Panel, PSA (men) Tuesday, Aprill 22, 9:00am. Men - $65M/$70NM & Women - $60M/$65NM. Advanced Registration Required. Golfers Needed The Niles Senior Center is looking for men and women for the upcoming golf season! Contact Jaymi at (847)588-8420 for more info! Men’s Golf kickoff meeting – Thursday, April 10 10:30am. Women’s Golf kick-off meeting – Thursday, April 24 10:30am Annual Rummage Sale If you are interested in reserving a table to sell the many treasures in your home that you no longer use, please call Jaymi at 847-588-8420 as soon as possible. A $5.00 donation per table is required at time of reservation. All donations will go to the Niles Food Pantry. Space is limited! Table reservations are on a
Pre-Introduction to Computers Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 6-15, 9:00am-10:30am. $20M/$25NM Yoga in Chairs Yoga is all about flexibility… and we are flexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand. Thursdays, May 1-29, 10:45am-11:45am. $30M/$35NM
Lunch to Benefit… WINGS Invite 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 domestic violence and homelessness one family at a time. Lunch includes a $2 hot dog, chips and cookie. Monday, May 5, 11:30am-1:00pm or until supplies last. Culver Concert Orchestra Performance The Culver Concert Orchestra, Concert Band and Choir will be at the Niles Senior Center. Also performing will be our very own Golden Notes and Niles Rhythm Band. Refreshments will follow the performance. Open to everyone! Wednesday, May 7, 1:00pm $2M/$3NM Hooked on Fishing All outings meet at 8:00am at the designated location. Cost includes: morning snacks, juice, bait and lunch. Register for the outings at the Niles Senior Center. Maps available at the Front Desk. $15M/$20NM. Fish Lake Beach – Friday, May 23 Spring BBQ – Hosted by the Niles Senior Men’s Club It’s finally Spring!! Time for a rockin’ good time with the music of “the Rockin’ Fenderskirts” and delicious food. We will begin with hamburgers, hot dogs, German potato salad, cole slaw, and >> see SEniors | page 21
Senior Style >> seniors, from page 20 dessert. Stay for the music and the raffles! Kick off the warm weather with a fun time! There is reserved seating. Strict deadline for reserved seating is Friday, May 30. Friday, June 6, 11:30am-2:00pm, $15M/$20NM St. Charles Lunch & Cruise Join us as we head to the beautiful St. Charles area. We will dine overlooking the river at the Riverside restaurant. Lunch will include a choice of Caesar chicken and pasta or grilled salmon with linguini. After lunch we will cruise the river on the St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboat. Thursday, June 12, 10:30am5:00pm, $54M/$59NM
Park Ridge Senior Center Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 Non-Resident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities. Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Game tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use;
Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847-692-3597. Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators. Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community. Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month . Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics . Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals. Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions. Handicrafters: every Friday, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, cross-stitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome! Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity:
• Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free. • Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class. • Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. • Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. • Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Roberta Miles April 21, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $17 members, $19 non-members. Long-time Chicago favorite Roberta Miles brings her unique interpretation of jazz standards and romantic ballads in her newest release entitled Body and Soul . A regular at famous jazz haunts in Chicagoland, Roberta Miles is known for her “smooth cool jazz .” Lunch is catered . Annual Fashion Show May 2 12:30 to 3 p,m. Ages 55 & Up. $45 members, $50 non-members. It’s spring and time to check out this year’s latest fashions! Join your friends from the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center for an afternoon including lunch, fashion and a raffle . The Senior Center’s Annual Fashion Show will be held at Fountain Blue in Des Plaines, and features fashions modeled by members of the Senior Center. Just Lunch May 9, 12:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $7 members , $9 nonmembers. Looking for good company
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and a delicious meal? Look no further! Join us monthly for a warm meal prepared by All on the Road Catering at the Senior Center . Stay afterwards for good company and a game or two of cards . SC Choraliers, Uketones & Tappers May 19 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $15 members, $17 non-members. Join our very own Senior Center Choraliers, Tappers and Uketones during their annual spring performance . Lunch is catered by Inglenook. Senior Center Open House & Tea May 29 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 55 & Up. FREE. This complimentary event is a show and tell of the activities and programs that the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center offers . Stop in to meet instructors and program participants to get first- hand testimonies of the activities offered . Tea begins at 11:00am .
Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center
North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Social Services Office has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. Information and assistance is provided to individuals of all ages including access to public benefits, referrals for a variety of community programs, on-site and off-site support groups, and applications for the Village financial assistance program. A monthly Caregiver Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. On-site appointments are available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with Senior Health Insurance Program volunteers, and to discuss individual concerns of all kinds.
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Monthly wellness programs offered include cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, and a foot care clinic. Appointments are available by calling 847-470-5223. For information or an appointment to discuss your needs, call Mary Senn at 847663-3072. Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details. Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member. The World of Apps for Smart Phones & Tablets Wednesday, April 30 >> see seniors | page 22
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Jesse White kicks off organ donor campaign As many as 5,000 people are on an organ waiting list in Illinois By Kris Stadalsky For The Bugle/Sentinel
Secretary of State Jesse White urged the public to become organ donors and save lives at a press conference Friday at Joliet Junior College, kicking off his “Be a Hero” campaign. As many as 5,000 people are on an organ waiting list in Illinois, he said, and 300 die each year waiting for a donation that didn’t come in time. “We want you to go forward and encourage as many people as you can (to be an organ donor),” White told the audience. >> seniors, from page 21 1 – 3:00 p.m. Do you want to connect with the grandkids? Play music? Find recipes? There’s an App for that! Explore some of the important and fun apps for your smart phones and tablets. Let’s share info or just discover new stuff. Bring in your device and let the fun begin! $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Introduction to Mah Jongg Tuesdays, May 6 – June
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Secretary of State Jesse White urged the public to become organ donors and save lives at a press conference Friday at Joliet Junior College, kicking off his “Be a Hero” campaign.
Joliet MayorTom Giarrante and City Councilman Bob O’Dekirk attended the press conference. Doug and Leslie Giaudrone, a
Joliet area couple whose son’s death enhanced the lives of five other people through organ donation, were in the audience.
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Delano Roosevelt had many sources of support and advice,
The Roosevelt Women Mondays, May 5 & 12 1 – 2:30 p.m. While President of the United States, Franklin
>> see donor | page 5 such as his cabinet and his close friends. He also had a group of women from whom he gained political help and emotional support. This class focuses on five of them; smart, savvy, and intensely loyal, these women were directly involved in guiding the United States through some of its darkest years. $16 member; $22 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 to register.
His face will be on campaign posters in area driver’s license facilities. April is national Donate Life month, said White. He will be visiting other community colleges all month to promote the program. White shared his own story of losing a brother, but in his families’ grief, they turned away a request for organ donation. Two years later, a relative needed a kidney transplant and was an organ donation recipient. “You may not have a need today or tomorrow, but sometime in your life you may, and you hope somebody will be there for you,” White said. Kimberly Konig, an organ recipient and JJC student, was a guest speaker. Konig, too, shared
Introduction to Beading Fridays, May 9, 16 & 23. 10 a.m. – noon. Make fun jewelry and accessories while you learn the fundamentals of beading. You’ll learn the tools, materials, and methods of beading, and experiment with color and design. Use your imagination to create original pieces to take home after each class. $35 member; $42 non-member. Beading kit and materials included. Call 847470-5223 to register.
her story of nearly losing her life twice to health problems and having her family sit helpless by her bedside waiting for her to die. When liver failure struck during her second illness, she was put at the top of the transplant list. In July 2012, she received a donated liver. “I am so grateful,” Konig said. “I will never be able to repay what was given to me. All I can do is keep giving back in some way.” Konig is heading up White’s campaign at JJC by getting students involved and bringing awareness to the need for donors. “Even my worst day these days is nothing,” she said.“Please don’t take your organs to heaven; heaven knows we need them here.” A Loaf of Bread, A Slice of History Wednesday, May 14 1 – 2:30 p.m. Bread is part of everyday and religious life around the world. In this digital survey, artist and world traveler Sara Drower will trace the history of bread. Sara will also explore the breads that are part of superstitions, folklore, and celebrations along with artisan and gluten-free breads. Be sure to save room to taste some delicious samples! $8 member; $11 non-member. Call 847-4705223 to register.
seNiors Jill ON MONeY:
Retirement confidence survey, what it means
Nearly 2/3 of all workers and 79% of full time workers have saved for retirement By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency
The 2014 Employee Benefit Research Institute Retirement Confidence Survey is out and the news is mixed. After dropping to record lows between 2009 and 2013, the percentage of workers confident about having enough money for a comfortable retirement, increased in 2014. 18 percent are now very confident (up from 13 percent in 2013), while 37 percent are somewhat confident. 24 percent are not at all confident (statistically unchanged from 2013). As you might expect, the higher the household income, the more confidence increased. Nearly two-thirds of all workers (or their spouses) - and 79 percent of full time workers - have saved for retirement. But the total savings level varies dramatically. 36 percent say they have less than $1,000 (up from 28 percent in 2013) and 68 percent with household income of less than $35,000 a year have savings of less than $1,000. Why don’t we save more? More than half of respondents say that there’s nothing left after paying for general cost of living and day-to-day expenses. Data bear out the conundrum: As noted in House of Debt, real income for the median U.S. family doubled from 1947
to 1980, when the rising tide of productivity lifted all boats. However, “while the United States is producing twice as much per hour of work today compared to 1980, a small part of the gain in real income has gone to the bottom half of the income distribution,” as the share of profits has risen faster than wages and the highest paid workers are getting a bigger share of the wages that go to labor. The double whammy of disappearing pension funds and stagnant income has put many Americans behind the eight ball for retirement. The U.S. ranked a dismal 19th in the 2014 Natixis Global Retirement Index. As it turns out, despite having one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, U.S. income inequality and health expenditures are high compared to other countries. (Four Nordic countries, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are best performers, despite relatively high tax burdens.) You are allowed to spend two minutes lamenting the fact that you don’t live in a Nordic country, before getting to work. (Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated CBS News Business Analyst. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com. Check her website at www. jillonmoney.com) (c) 2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC
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>> MORe iNFO... RETIREMENT CONFIDENCE SURVEY 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. • 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 http://www.livingto100.com and use their Life Expectancy Calculator.
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