The Weekly Reporter August 20, 2009

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Telling It Like It Is

REPORTER Serving Will county Illinois

Volume 2 Number 34

August 20 - August 26, 2009

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When Lockport got a new Mayor, Dev Trivedi, it seemed as though the administration might take a more conservative view of things—that is—obey the law and do what the law requires.

That is not exactly the way things are happening in Lockport under Trivedi. On Tuesday August 18th, construction workers were on the job doing whatever they wanted to do on 151st Street.

Last year it was reported repeatedly that the City of Lockport was allegedly commandeering property that belonged to property owners along 151st Street for the widening of the street. Those pieces of property are situated in Lockport Township not in the City of Lockport. The residents claim the city wants to confiscate their properties. They say the city did not come to them with proposals to purchase their land it simply began marking off the ground, cutting down precious trees, some over 100 years old. Trees that obviously cannot be replaced – not for a hundred years.

The City, under former Mayor Tim Murphy, claimed it had a right to that land and City Attorney Ron Caneva produced a document he said gave the city the right-of-way to the land needed to widen the street.

Caneva produced a copy of that document to one of the residents.

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The paper is illegible. It cannot be read even under a magnifying glass.

There are of course means by which it could be read. If Caneva is using that as a basis for taking someone’s property it would seem the city would surely have the document blown up to make it readable. Then they would have the proof they need to establish ownership to the land or at least easement rights.

Commonwealth Edison came on the scene and began cutting down very, very old trees. Nothing stood in their path regardless of its historical significance. The homeowners placed “No Trespassing” signs but that didn’t work. They called the

Sheriff that did not help, the demolition continued.

Finally, one resident hired an attorney to challenge the city’s right to take property without so much as a hearing. Other homeowners joined the fight and according to Mr. Paul Stimac who owns one of the affected properties, his lawyer has taken the matter to court.

Logically, it would seem the city would discontinue its work until the matter was resolved legally. The city has done just the oppose it. Work continues, although Continued on page 15

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Special Interest

August 20 - August 26, 2009 - 2

Genovese Family Captain Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder, Racketeering, Robbery, Extortion, Firearms, and More

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Angelo Sangiuolo brother-in-law of Angelo Prisco. Priscon had him killed on orders of higher up.

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Congressional Inquiry in Bonner & Assoc Letter Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) sent inquiry letters to two organizations Aug. 5 to gauge their involvement in the distribution of fake grassroots letters opposing Capo Angelo Prison Sentenced to Life by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald the climate change bill to represen- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York tatives' offices.

An employee at Bonner & AsPREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District

sociates sent several letters on behalf of The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) to Rep. Tom Perriello (D-Va.) prior to the vote on the climate change bill that appeared to be signed off from minority groups. However, Perriello's staff discovered that the letters were fabricated. The Bonner & Associates employee has since been fired.

Markey, chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warning, asked for Bonner & Associates and ACCCE to submit answers to questions he asked of both groups to be returned by Aug. 12. According to Roll Call, ACCCE had responded to Markey, but did not provide any further details regarding the fake letters.

of New York, announced that ANGELO PRISCO, a captain in the Genovese Organized Crime Family of La Cosa Nostra, was sentenced today to life in prison by United States District Judge NAOMI REICE BUCHWALD in Manhattan federal court. PRISCO was convicted on April 27, 2009, after a two-week jury trial, of murder, racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, robbery, extortion, firearms offenses, arson, stolen property offenses, loansharking, and operating an illegal gambling business. According to documents filed in this case, the evidence at trial, and statements made at today's sentencing proceeding: PRISCO was "made," or inducted, as a member of the Genovese Organized Crime Family in the late 1970s, and was later promoted to the supervisory position of captain. In his capacity as a captain, PRISCO supervised, oversaw, and profited from the criminal activities of his own crew of Genovese Family Soldiers and associates, which operated in the New York City area and in New Jersey.

On June 2, 1992, PRISCO arranged the murder of his first cousin, ANGELO SANGIUOLO. PRISCO received the order to kill SANGIUOLO from VINCENT GIGANTE, a/k/a "The Chin," who was then the boss of the Genovese Organized Crime Family. GIGANTE ordered the murder because SANGIUOLO had been stealing from another Genovese Organized Crime Family soldier, ANTHONY PALUMBO. PRISCO assigned two of his own crew members, JOHN LETO, a/k/a "Johnny Balls," and PAUL GACCIONE, a/k/a "Doc," to carry out the murder. PRISCO then devised a plan to lure SANGIUOLO to PRISCO's Bronx, New York, social club. After SANGIUOLO arrived, PRISCO told him to get into a van with LETO and GACCIONE, on the pretense that LETO and GACCIONE would help SANGIUOLO with a problem SANGIUOLO was having with another person. Inside the van, LETO shot SANGIUOLO numerous times, killing him, then left his body in the back of the van in the parking lot of a Bronx McDonald's. PRISCO then picked up LETO at the McDonald's, and went with him to dispose of the murder weapon.

PRISCO also was convicted of conspiring to commit robberies with members of his crew. In 1991 and 1992 robberies, PRISCO oversaw various crew members who carjacked and robbed at gunpoint jewelry dealers trans-

porting large quantities of gold and other jewelry they had purchased in the Dominican Republic. PRISCO received $20,000 in cash from one robbery and a bag of gold worth about $50,000 from another robbery. PRISCO then bragged at his Bronx social club about the armed robberies, passing around a relevant newspaper article.

From 2003 to 2005, PRISCO ordered, approved, and supervised multiple violent home invasion robberies targeting individuals believed to keep cash in their homes, during which numerous victims were tied up and beaten.

PRISCO had to "green light" the robberies before they could occur, and received a portion of any money stolen.

PRISCO also instructed his crew members to "play dumb" if they discovered they had robbed another person tied to organized crime.

PRISCO also was convicted of committing extortion and conspiracy to commit the extortion of a Manhattan construction company owner. PRISCO and his crew first extorted the victim's company in 1997, when PETER RIZZO, an associate under PRISCO at the time, assaulted and broke a glass coffee pot over the head of the victim's business partner. Members of PRISCO's crew then pressured the victim and his business partner to drop the charges against RIZZO stemming from this 1997 assault. Seven years later, various other members of PRISCO's crew— acting on his orders and following his advice about how to collect the money—returned to the same construction company and threatened to cut off the victim's finger and harm the victim's family. The victim paid PRISCO and his crew a total of $50,000. Since the 1990s, PRISCO has extorted various other individuals and businesses, including the owner of a diner in the Bronx; the owner of a night club in Manhattan; and an electrical contractor in Brooklyn. Go To 15

Weekly REPORTER

ixmation Cox Systems Announces Relocation Of Chicago Operations Bloomingdale, IL – August 17, 2009 -- ixmation COX systems, a part of the global network of automation solution providers known as ixmation, announced today the relocation of their USA / Chicago based operations from its current location in Bloomingdale, IL into a new larger facility located within the Roselle Commerce Center in Roselle, IL.

Your Money facility located in Penang, Malaysia, is another example of ixmation’s commitment to being one of the leading providers worldwide of automated assembly and production solutions,” said Mike Macsek, President of ixmation COX systems.

From humble beginnings in 1965, COX systems has worked deliberately to achieve a premier status as a world-class automation supplier. The early years were comprised of ventures in part feeding. This led to mechanisms, which eventually led to stations. Stations blended into assembly lines. Today our turnkey solutions include a broad range of assembly machines, packaging machines, and test equipment. COX systems currently has equipment installations around the world.

By aggressively embracing the future, COX systems has been shaped into what it is today, an organization full of bright and talented people motivated by unique challenges in the automation industry. For information visit info@ixmation.

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Mary Jo Ardizzone maryjoardizzone@edwardjones.com Edwards Jones

Can You Invest for College and Retirement?

still have available to fund a college savings plan. If your employer offers a match for your 401(k) or other retirement plan — such as a 403(b) or 457(b) — you should, at the very least, contribute enough to earn the match. And if at all possible, you’ll want to “max out” your IRA, which offers significant tax benefits. Your contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible, and your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis.

Depending on your income level, you may be able to contribute to a Roth IRA, which provides tax-free earnings, provided you meet certain conditions. In 2009, you can contribute up to $5,000 to your IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older.

Once you’ve earned your employer’s 401(k) match and then, if possible, contributed the maximum amount to your IRA, you can begin looking more closely at college savings vehicles, such as a Section 529 plan or a Coverdell Education Savings Account, both of which offer tax-free earnings and withdrawals as long as the money is used for qualified education expenses.

(Withdrawals for other types of expenses may be subject to federal and state taxes plus a 10 percent penalty.)

Also, Section 529 plan contributions may be tax-deductible in certain states for residents who participate in their own state’s plan. To make sure you understand the tax ramifications of a Section 529 plan, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor.

By committing yourself to regular investing, and by taking advantage of the various investment accounts available, you can make progress toward your retirement goals while still tackling the high costs of higher education. That’s a “win-win” situation.

You most likely need to save and invest for retirement. But if you have children, you also may want to put money away for their college education. Are these two goals mutually exclusive?

They don’t have to be — but achieving them both can be challenging. Over the past generation, the responsibility of paying for retireThe new 80,000 square foot facilment has largely shifted from the emity will afford ixmation COX systems ployer to the employee. At the same the ability to provide a greater degree time, college prices have skyrocketed of service to our current and prospecand show few signs of slowing down. tive customers.

Consequently, you face a delicate “The moving to this new facility, (editor’s note: There may be job balance when it comes to preparing coupled with the 2010 opening of a opportunites for someone who is and saving for both college and retirenewly constructed 40,000 square foot unemployed at the moment ment. Perhaps you may be facing large college bills in your prime retirement savings years. Or if your child graduates with college loans and you plan on helping to pay for them, your cash flow may fall short of the amount needed to meet your monthly bills during retirement.

But as you think about the college vs. retirement issue, keep one overriding fact in mind: You have less time to save for retirement than your children have to pay for college.

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State on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th. Restaurants, One possible strategy is to conshops and museums will offer Civil War era products, drinks, food, and tribute to your 401(k) and your IRA, exhibits. Some participating shops will offer select items at 1860 prices. and then use whatever money you Local residents will enjoy music and people strolling the avenue dressed in 1860s era clothing. Museums will feature Civil War era exhibits. A sidewalk sale will take place in the downtown on State Street.

Lottery Scam Warning Red, white and blue bunting will mark participating businesses. The There is another international a scam focused on ripping you off for festivities will take place between 10-4 on Saturday, September 12th and at thousands of dollars. The theft begins with a letter announcing that you 11-4 on Sunday, September 13th. After a full day of merriment, residents can have won a significant sum of money in the lottery. gather at St. John’s The Evangelist Church featuring Evensong Circa 1865; You are advised that to claim your winnings you must first submit Rector Denzil Luckritz, Director of Music, Tom Secor & the Lewis Universi- taxes that are due on the prize, after which, a check will be mailed to you. ty Choir on Sunday September 13th at 6:00 PM and a reception to follow. For It’s a fraud! If you send the money you will never hear from the source more information, contact Main Street Lockport, 815-834-0700 or Rosemary again and, of course you will never see your money again either.

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Caregivers Helping With Finances Urged To Switch To Direct Deposit (ARA) - Half of American caregivers make health-related decisions for a loved one, and a new government survey finds an equal number are now helping to manage the finances of a parent, friend or other person needing their care -- adding to caregivers' levels of stress and anxiety.

Yet, surprisingly, only 52 percent of caregivers receiving Social Security payments on behalf of the person they care for say they use direct deposit, a decades-old time-saving tool that is safer and more reliable than paper checks.

According to the nationwide survey, sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Go Direct (R) campaign, one in four Americans define themselves as caregivers, with nearly eight in 10 caregivers providing two or more hours a week of voluntary help to a parent, friend or other loved one and four in 10 committing 10 or more hours a week of support.

Approximately 6.5 million caregivers are receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits on behalf of the person they care for.

"We want caregivers to know that by taking the simple, but important step of switching to direct deposit -- and encouraging those they care for to do the same -- people can avoid problems associated with paper checks and count on getting their money on time each month," says David A. Lebryk, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Service.

Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Program Are you looking for a place that your children from grades K-6 can go to before and after school? Guardian Angel Community Services (GACS) has just a place that offers tutoring and mentoring, provides essential values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and team work while allowing your child a variety of exciting and fun activities to assist them in school preparation.

BASE operates Monday – Friday.

Before school hours are 6:30-8:30am and after school hours are 3:156:00pm. BASE is closed for holidays.

For half days of school, BASE is available in the mornings only. Transportation is provided to and from Taft, Carl Sandburg, and Thomas Jefferson schools only.

Call 815-729-0930 x310 or stop in to register Monday-Friday 8 am to 4pm at GACS 1550 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL 60435.

Please visit us at www.guardianangelhome.org.

GACS is a Partner Agency of the United Way of Will and Grundy County.

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Importantly, direct deposit can also protect people from serious financial crimes like check theft and fraud. The last thing caregivers should have to worry about is a lost or stolen check, says Lebryk.

Treasury receives 1.4 million inquiries regarding problems with paper checks each year, and although paper checks make up just 20 percent of the total number of Social Security and SSI payments, they account for more than 90 percent of reported problems. Last year more than 480,000 Social Security checks were reported lost or stolen and had to be reissued.

Pushed to their limits The impact of caregiving responsibilities is significant, the survey shows.

Among caregivers: * Sixty-five percent report increased levels of stress and anxiety as a result of their role. * Forty-five percent are concerned about the financial costs of caring for their loved one. * Sixty percent report having less time for themselves each day as a result of their role. In fact, the majority (63 percent) are looking to free up an extra hour or more each day.

Problems of paper checks One in four caregivers say they have been unable to cash or deposit a check in a timely fashion because of issues like not being able to get to the bank during business hours, being too busy or being out of town. Nevertheless, one in five caregivers still make trips to the bank to cash or deposit a check on behalf of the person they care for.

How to switch Americans can easily sign up for direct deposit of their Social Security or other federal benefits for free by calling Treasury's Go Direct campaign helpline at 1-800333-1795, by visiting www.GoDirect.org, or talking to their local bank or credit union. Federal benefit recipients without a bank account can choose to sign up for the Treasury-recommended Direct Express (R) Debit MasterCard (R) card by calling toll-free 1-877-212-9991, visiting www.USDirectExpress.com or talking to their local Social Security office.

The preceding information has been provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service. The Go Direct (R) campaign is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks. The Direct Express (R) Debit MasterCard (R) card is issued by Comerica Bank, pursuant to a license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard (R) and the MasterCard (R) Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. The Go Direct (R) logo, Direct Express (R) logo and Direct Express (R) are service marks of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service.

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Health & Safety

Health & Wellness The High Cost Of Saving Money By Delaying Health Treatment (ARA) - You may be delaying medical treatment while keeping yourself and your family afloat through the recession. But if you delay medical treatment for a problem that you feel isn't bad enough to justify the cost and time lost from work right now, you could be doing more to sink yourself financially than anything the economy may throw at you.

One in four Americans put off necessary medical treatment because of cost, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll of more than 1,200 adults earlier this year. Yet health experts agree that delaying needed treatment will end up costing individuals and the country far more in the long run.

It may be tempting to put off treatment of health problems that start out minor. But many of these, like high blood pressure, hearing loss, joint pain and carpal tunnel syndrome, will escalate if untreated, putting you at risk of severe health and financial consequences. Allowing minor health problems to go untreated in order to save money now, could mean a much more serious problem and higher costs to treat it later.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a good example of an ailment you might think you can live with rather than pay the cost of treating it. It's surprisingly common, with up to 5 percent of the workforce affected, according to the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The National Center for Health Statistics reports CTS results in the most number of days lost of all work-related injuries, with nearly half of all sufferers losing 31 days or more of work.

With people spending more time on their computer or online, more people are likely to be exposed to the repetitive motions that can lead to CTS. While severe cases may require surgical treatment, studies have shown that early treatment with splinting and massage can help alleviate this painful condition. Appropriate splinting (or bracing) helps keep the affected wrist in a neutral position, minimizing pressure on the irritated nerve, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Massage can also be effective, researchers have found. A report in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies indicates massage

can reduce CTS symptoms. While only your doctor can make an actual diagnosis, once you know you have carpal tunnel syndrome there are simple, low-cost steps you can take to supplement your own treatment, including: * Adjust your posture to minimize strain. Sit up straight and don't rest your wrists on the edge of your keyboard tray while typing; try to maintain a straight wrist position. * Stay hydrated. Proper hydration is essential to the healthy functioning of all our tissues. * Ask your doctor to recommend appropriate exercises to keep the wrist flexible. * Wear a wrist brace, even when you sleep. A special night brace is best.

While you can purchase a lowcost brace in most drugstores, a better option might be one that combines bracing and massage benefits, such as the IMAK SmartGlove. The glove delivers the benefits of two therapies proven effective in the treatment of CTS - bracing and massage. Made of washable, breathable cotton Lycra, the SmartGlove encourages proper hand and wrist position to help alleviate carpal tunnel symptoms, and an ergoBeads pad cushions your wrist and improves circulation with a massaging effect.

It makes sense to save yourself long-term pain and money by addressing the problem early. Consult your doctor if you experience wrist pain that might be carpal tunnel syndrome.

To learn more about CTS relief, visit www.Imakproducts.com.

Be Prepared Red Cross Warns Washington, Monday, August 17, 2009 —With two storms swirling in the Atlantic Ocean, the American Red Cross issues a reminder for people who live in hurricane-prone areas to update their preparedness plans.

“Just this weekend Tropical Storm Claudette formed very quickly in the Gulf of Mexico, proof you don’t always have a lot of time to get ready for a storm,” said Joe Becker, senior vice president of Red Cross Disaster Services. “If someone lives where these storms can cause problems, they need to get ready now.”

All eyes are on Hurricane Bill, a Category One storm with sustained winds of 75 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, Bill could become a major hurricane later this week, throwing wind and rough surf at the East Coast. Claudette, downgraded to a Tropical Depression, may drop three to six inches of rain across parts of Florida and Alabama today, heading into Mississippi tonight.

Tropical Depression Ana could dump two to four inches of rain today on Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic.

The Red Cross offers steps people can take to make sure they’re prepared: Know the difference between a Hurricane Watch and Warning.

If you are under a Hurricane Watch, hurricane conditions are a threat within 36 hours. Review your

August 20 - August 26, 2009 - 5 hurricane plans, keep informed and be ready to act if a warning is issued.

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours. Complete your storm preparations and leave the area if directed to do so by authorities.

Check your disaster supplies kit now. Gather basic items needed during an emergency and store them in a sturdy, sealable, easy-to-carry container.

Go over your emergency plan.

Identify two meeting places, one near your home, and one outside your area in case you can’t return home. Make plans for your pets. Select an out-ofarea emergency contact person.

Be informed. Know how local officials will contact you. Listen to local radio, television or NOAA weather radio channels during the emergency and follow the guidance of your local officials.

Don’t forget about the Red Cross Safe and Well web site, an easy way to notify loved ones of your wellbeing. You can sign up on the website or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Friends and family can then search for your message by using your phone number or complete address.

You can help people affected by disasters, like the hurricanes and wildfires, by donating to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. On those rare occasions when donations exceed Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. Your gift enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to victims of all disasters. You may also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or mail your donation, to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

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In General

Ralph La Porte rlaporte@theweeklyreporter.com

How to avoid fake check scams

IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS

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(ARA) - You open your mail and to your surprise there is a check for $4,000 claiming you won a sweepstakes. Boy that money sure will come in handy right now. But wait, there's a catch.

You've been instructed to wire a portion of the check to cover the taxes.

You deposit the check and, after a couple of days, the bank gives you access to the money. A few weeks after wiring the money to supposedly cover the taxes, you learn that the check was counterfeit. Not only are you responsible for paying the money back to the bank, you may never be able to recover it from the criminal.

"This is just one of many ways that fake check scams work and savvy criminals are pursuing these types of crimes more frequently," says Denise Jaworski of Western Union, a leader in money transfer services.

"There is a misconception that when you deposit a check or money order, the bank confirms that it is good before allowing you to withdraw the money. This is an incorrect assumption and one that clever scammers are taking advantage of."

10 a.m. on Aug. 19 before Judge Milton Shadur in U.S. District Court.

He was charged in an indictment returned Wednesday by a federal grand jury.

“We take very seriously any allegation of terrorism activity and we will aggressively investigate every CHICAGO—A lead. But, while we want to encourChicago man was in- age people to report genuinely suspidicted on federal cious activity, we also will seek to charges for allegedly prosecute anyone who deliberately providing false infor- provides false information that dimation about possible terrorism activ- verts agents and resources from other ity to the FBI, causing agents to important matters,” Mr. Grant said. aggressively investigate the informaAccording to the indictment, on tion before determining that it was a July 28,. Hashmi first lied to FBI hoax. The defendant, Uzair Ali Hash- agents when he told them that he had mi, was indicted on three felony been approached the day before by an counts of making false statements to individual who asked him whether he FBI agents. The charges were an- carried a firearm and was proficient nounced today by Patrick J. Fitzger- with firearms; asked him his opinion ald, United States Attorney for the about “homegrown jihad” in the UnitNorthen District of Illinois, and Rob- ed States; suggested that he join in ert D. Grant, Special Agent-in- “God’s military;” and asked him Charge of the Chicago Office of the whether he was familiar with downtown Chicago. Hashmi allegedly Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Hashmi, 20,of the city’s far north side, is scheduled to be arraigned at

Chicago Man Inducted For Lying To FBI About Terrorism

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ccording to the National Consumer's League's (NCL) Fraud Center, Fake check scams are the No. 1 type of reported fraud. These scams account for more than 40 percent of the complaints received by the NCL in 2008. According to Jaworski, these scams seem to be increasing throughout the financial services industry.

A telephone survey by the Consumer Federation of America, a nonprofit association of more than 280 pro-consumer groups, found the most common fake check scams are those involving lotteries (66 percent), grants (36 percent) and work-at-home opportunities (35 percent).

"Unfortunately with tough economic times, people are even more vulnerable to phony claims of sudden riches or ways to make money," says Jaworski. "Western Union takes steps to help prevent these types of crimes, but the public is the first and best line of defense against fraud. Always be skeptical."

Western Union and other concerned businesses have teamed with the Consumer Federation of America to help educate people about what fake check scams are and how to avoid becoming a victim. Here are seven tips for avoiding fake check scams: 1. When faced with an offer that sounds too good to be true, take a moment to ask yourself a few simple questions: * Who is this person?

* Does this money really have to be sent immediately? * If you received a lottery check, did you actually sign up for the sweepstakes?

2. Never agree to pay to claim a prize. No legitimate sweepstakes or lottery would ever send you a check or money order and ask you to send payment in return. If you really won, you would pay taxes directly to the government.

3. Never agree to pay for grants from the government or foundations.

They don't offer money to people unexpectedly or charge to get it. Most grants go to organizations, not individuals, and require a lengthy and extensive application process.

4. Never agree to cash checks and send the money somewhere as part of a job working from home. That is not how legitimate employers operate.

5. Never agree to wire money to anyone you have not met in person or known for a long time.

6. If it seems suspicious, get advice. Consult your state or local consumer protection agency, the Federal Trade Commission, the Postal Inspection Service, or another trusted source.

7. Remember that there is no legitimate reason why anyone who wants to give you a check or money order for something would ever ask you to send money anywhere in return.

Go to www.westernunion.com to learn more about how to protect yourself from fake check scams.

knew that the individual had made no such statements.

The next day, on July 29, Hashmi allegedly lied again to agents to when he told them that a second individual had approached him and said that in a few minutes Hashmi would find something near the trash cans in the alley behind his home. Again, Hashmi allegedly knew that this individual had made no such statements. Hashmi allegedly made additional false statements the same day when he provided FBI agents with a fabricated letter, purportedly prepared by another individual and directed to Hashmi, which contained the following statements: “[Y]ou are the exact person we have been looking for.”

“Our job here is to carry out ‘the mission’ of giving the nonbelievers what they deserve.”

“You seem to have the drive it will take to inflict damage to where it will hurt most. This is your calling to Jihad my brother. You have a key roles in our Operation.”

“We ... do not have much time till our operation in completed.”

“We will be in touch with you soon.”

All of the information that Hashmi provided to agents was exhaustively probed by the Chicago Joint Terrorism Task Force, which later determined that it was all a hoax, officials said.

If convicted, each count of making false statements carries a maximum penalty of eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The Court, however, would determine the appropriate sentence to be imposed under the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

The government is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Marc Krickbaum.

The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Tween and teen fashion trends make back-toschool fun and affordable (ARA) - This year's back-toschool clothing trends are all about expressing individual personality.

Just as music allows the listener to express themselves, fashion is a way for tweens and teens to let their true personality shine through.

Actress and singer Selena Gomez has teamed up with Sears to share today's hottest back-to-school teen trends. Here's what the coolest kids in school will be wearing this year: Trend 1 - Be inspired by music "For me, music and fashion are two ways I really get to express myself," says Gomez. Like many tweens and teens, the music she likes has become a huge influence on her taste in fashion. From rock to rap styles, this year will be the year of musicinspired clothing.

For example, skate-style outfits will feature bold colors and geometric patterns. Rocker styles are edgy and use dark or muted colors. Hiphop styles have lots of flare and feature accessories such as cool hats and belts. Pop-styles tend to be trendy and mix and match lots of dressy elements with casual pieces.

Trend 2 - Accessorize!

SCHOOL DAYS

Gomez suggests, "Try to mix up your wardrobe with a combination of trendy items as well those that are classic. For instance, everyone needs a great pair of skinny jeans that you can wear with anything, but look for unique pieces such as a cool jacket, vest or scarf that are perfect for backto-school this year and really dress up your look."

Trend 4 - Make your style your own The golden rule of tween and teen fashion this year is to make your style own. For girls, this all about you. "It's so important for could include neck- everyone, especially tweens and laces, bracelets, teens, to have their own sense of style. scarves and fun col- Even if that style is constantly changored socks. For ing, it's an outlet for us to tell the boys, watches, sun- world who we are and what we like," glasses and shoes says Gomez. top the list.

She suggests trying new things "Unique acces- and creating a different look each day. sories are also The key is to find a style that gives great because they you the confidence to walk in a room can add so much to and feel really good about yourself. an outfit and dress "What's great is that Sears has all the it up or create a top fashions to choose from and since totally different it's so affordable, you can always get style," says Gomez. the hottest new items and try a variety Trend 3 - Mix of looks," says Gomez. and match for style Do you have a fashion sense that success stands out? Is music part of your Get the most unique personality?

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Consider out the Sears Air Band Casting Call. new combinations, You'll also have a chance to help style interesting patterns the band, pick a name, design a logo Accessories are an easy and af- and mixing textures to find a style and more. The winner will get great fordable way to transform any outfit that is uniquely you. prizes like a Sears back-to-school and make it more unique and your wardrobe.

Education Matters

About 1 million children are learn- children in a full-time virtual public ing online, and their ranks grow by school. Both students are musicians about 30 percent each year, according and academically gifted, and weren't (ARA) - More children are log- to research by Evergreen Consulting. feeling challenged in their local pubging on instead of getting on the bus Currently, 44 states have significant lic school. Parents Timothy and Thu this back-to-school season. The econ- supplemental online learning pro- Ha enrolled their children in a virtual grams, or significant full-time pro- public school, where they could do grams, in which students take most or advanced-level work. Mom, an accountant, even gave up her full-time all of their courses online.

"One reason families are turning to job to serve as the kids' on-site free, full-time virtual public schools is "learning coach" in their virtual school.

The tough economy is another that parents desire a more personalized public education for their chil- reason some families turn to free virdren, where students' studies are tual public schools. The Ridenour tailored to their abilities and interests, family of Ohio used to have its kids and they are empowered to work at enrolled in a private school, but the their own pace," says Dr. Steven Gut- children are now students at a free tentag, senior vice president and chief virtual public school. Mom Mary education officer for Connections Anne says her primary motive for Academy, a leading online public switching the kids was finding a high omy, technological advances and par- school. "These schools are a great quality educational alternative for her ent demand for high quality public public school alternative for students children. education alternatives have a record who just aren't thriving in a traditional However, she notes that an added number of kindergarten through 12th 'bricks and mortar' classroom setting." benefit is the monetary savings. By grade students enrolling in virtual The desire for a customized learn- eliminating expenses on everything public schools for the 2009-2010 ing experience prompted the Trang from tuition and uniforms to medical school year. family of Portland, Ore., to enroll two bills - the kids don't get sick as much

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since they're not exposed to typical classroom germs - the family has saved "$7,000 to $10,000 a year per child by switching to the free virtual school," Ridenour says.

In most full-time virtual public school programs that kids attend from home, families get tremendous flexibility in when and where school takes place, flexibility that helps them meet job and family needs. So children reap the benefits of a high-quality public education and important time with parents, and working parents don't have to choose between seeing their kids, or seeing them off to school.

Parents who are required to travel for work can share unique opportunities instead of leaving the family behind. And families can enjoy significant savings on educational expenses.

In many states, parents can still enroll their children in full-time virtual public school programs for the coming school year. To learn more visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com..

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NEWS

Robert D. Grant, Special Agentin-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Jody P. Weis, Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and Thomas Dart, Cook County Sheriff, in announcing the arrest of a Chicago man who is believed to be responsible for the armed robbery of three (3) Chicago area banks in the past week.

a pit bull that attacked them as they entered the residence.

Veysada was charged in a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago with one count of Armed Bank Robbery, which is a felony offense. The charge relates to the August 12th theft from the MB Financial Bank branch, located at 600 West Plainfield Road in Countryside. According to the complaint, Veysada Is alleged to have entered the Countryside bank around 1:30 p.m., approached a teller, and orally

Michael J. Veysada, age 45, whose last known address was 5541 West Byron in Chicago, was arrested Friday evening by FBI Special Agents and Task Force Officers assigned to the Chicago FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF) at the Byron Street address. VEYSADA was taken into custody without incident, although the arresting agents and officers were forced to neutralize

announced a robbery. Veysada implied that he was armed with a handgun and threatened the teller with harm, if his demands were not met.

After obtaining approximately $1300 in cash, Veysada fled the bank on foot and was not further seen.

Though not charged with any additional thefts, VEYSADA is also a suspect in the August 7th robbery of the Chase Bank branch in Park Ridge

Suspect Arrested in “Winnie the Pooh” Robbery

and the August 10th robbery of the Bank of America branch, located at 5541 North Harlem in Chicago.

No shots were fired and no injuries were reported during any of the robberies. The three robberies were investigated jointly by the Chicago FBI and Detectives from the Park Ridge and Countryside Police Departments.

FBI Agents and Task Force Officers were led to Veysada and the Byron Street address, following a tip from a member of the public who had seen media reports about the August 7th theft, where the robber was wearing a “Winnie the Pooh” sweatshirt.

The tipster identified Veysada as the robber and also provided information as to his current whereabouts. Subsequent investigation by the FBI led to the charges that were announced today.

Veysada appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael T. Mason, earlier today, at which time he was formally charged. VEYSADA was ordered held without bond, pending his next court appearance, which is scheduled for August 25th at 10:00 a.m. Until then, Veysada will be housed at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Chicago. If convicted of the charge filed against him, Veysada faces a possible sentence of up to 20 years incarceration.

The Chicago FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is comprised of FBI Special Agents, Detectives from the Chicago Police Department and Investigators from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

The public is reminded that a complaint is not evidence of guilt and that all defendants in a criminal case are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Harding Avenue in the north suburb, has been the subject of a nationwide manhunt coordinated by the Chicago FBI since September of 1999, when he was charged in a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Confinement, which is a felony offense.

According to the complaint, Cadavid was part of a drug-trafficking organization centered in the north suburbs of Chicago, which distributed illicit drugs throughout northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. Given his relatively minor role in the operation, Cadavid was charged in state court with delivery of a controlled substance, which is a Class X felony. Cadavid pled guilty to the drug charge and was released on bond, pending sentencing. However, Cadavid failed to appear for his sentencing hearing in Lake County Circuit Court on December 1, 1997, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Cadavid was one of ten members of this illicit operation who were charged in connection with this investigation and is the only defendant in the case who is still at-large. Cadavid still has relatives in and around the City of Waukegan and in southeastern Wisconsin.

Cadavid, who is a Columbian national, is described as a Hispanic male, date of birth January 9, 1958, 5’ 6” tall, stocky build, with black hair, brown eyes and was last known to be wearing a thin mustache. Although Cadavid has no prior criminal history, given the size and scope of the drug operation and its inherent violent nature, Cadavid should be considered Armed and Dangerous.

Anyone recognizing Cadavid or having any information about his current whereabouts is asked to call either the Chicago FBI at (312) 421-6700 or any law enRobert D. Grant, Special forcement agency.

Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for the public’s help in locating a former resident of Waukegan, who is You Drink wanted for violation of state drug You Drive laws.

Cesar A. Cadavid, age 51, You lose whose last known address was 111

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HCAN and AFSCME Launch Ad Against Congressman Kirk Chicago, IL - As President Obama and Democrats in Congress continue to speak to the country about achieving comprehensive health insurance reform, Illinois Health Care for America Now ( HCAN IL ) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have launched a new ad targeting Congressman Kirk.

The ad points out that while he has a guarantee of good health care as a member of Congress, the Republican opposes legislation that would lower costs for America ’s families and business and

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represented by Republican guarantees quality, affordable health House members who have care for all.”

“It’s shameful that Congressman voted or spoken out against health care reform. Kirk, who doesn’t have to worry A national version of about being able to see a doctor when “Shoes” targets House Re- he gets sick, would stand in the way publican Leader John of making sure every family and evBoehner, House Republi- ery business in Illinois has the same can Whip Eric Cantor, Sen- guarantee of quality, affordable care,” ate Minority Leader said David Borris, small business Mitchell McConnell, and owner from Deerfield. “Is his opposiSenate Republican Whip tion to health insurance reform motiSecurity Camera photo John Kyl. Other state and vated by the millions of dollars in district versions of the ad campaign contributions he's taken target Republican Senator from the health care industry?”

HCAN is the nation's largest Richard Burr (R-NC) and Representatives Dave health care campaign and has been Camp (MI-04), Patrick mobilized nationwide since July 8, Tiberi (OH-12), Thaddeus 2008 to win a guarantee of quality, McCotter (MI-11), Dave affordable health care for all in 2009.

Reichert (WA-08), and The 1.6 million-member AFSCME, John Boehner (OH-08). one of the leading members of stop insurance company abuses. The Boehner ad is paid for by HCAN HCAN, represents public service At the same time, has taken 1.5 and HCAN Steering Committee mem- workers in hundreds of different occumillion dollars in campaign contri- ber United Food and Commercial pations across the country.

AFSCME has launched an unbutions from the health care indus- Workers (UFCW). precedented $6 million Make AmeriSecurity Camera photo “These Republicans on Capitol try.

Hill are working for the insurance ca Happen campaign which includes “Shoes” is part of a larger industry, not the American people,” a The Highway to Health Care Re$650,000 television advertising cam- said AFSCME International Presi- form RV tour crisscrossing the nation paign targeting Republican leadership dent Gerald W. McEntee. “They are to mobilize voters, ads, canvassing, in the House and Senate and seven putting profits ahead of people, and phone calls, online activities and the additional Republican members of the voters need to know it. Congress deployment of dozens of campaign Congress. The ad airs for five days in has to make real reform happen – field organizers to key states in supIllinois ’ 10th Congressional District Americans can’t wait for reform that port of President Obama’s efforts to and five other Congressional districts win real health care reform this year.

Will County Seasonal Flu Clinics Set JOLIET – For more than three decades, the Will County Health Department has partnered with the Senior Services Center of Will County to provide an annual series of walk-in community flu shot clinics designed specifically for persons 18 years and older.

The 2009 clinic series will immunize area residents against seasonal influenza, not the novel H1N1 Swine Flu. A vaccine for the novel H1N1 Swine Flu virus is still undergoing clinical trials and will not be available until later this year.

In the meantime, local, state and federal health officials are urging that Americans consult their health care providers regarding the advisability of a seasonal flu shot. The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that at least 85 percent of all Americans would derive significant benefit from an

annual dose of seasonal flu vaccine.

The 2009 Will County clinic series features two walk-in community events in Joliet. Clinics will also be available in Frankfort, Lockport, New Lenox, Plainfield,

Romeoville, and Wilmington.

For a prerecorded list of 2009 seasonal flu shot clinics, telephone 815-740-7632. Clinic locations and times are also available at www.willcountyhealth.org.

You may also telephone specific

questions to 815-740-8143 during regular weekly business hours.

Seasonal influenza is estimated to impact approximately a quarter of the U.S. population annually.

Complications resulting from seasonal influenza produce approximately 250,000 U.S. hospitalizations and 36,000 fatalities every year. Unlike the novel H1N1 Swine Flu, seasonal influenza most often impacts persons 65 years and older.

Other population groups also face an increased risk from seasonal influenza complications, including pregnant women and persons with underlying chronic medical conditions. Persons with suppressed immunity and residents of long-term care facilities may also face special seasonal flu risks.

The annual supply of influenza vaccine and the timing of its distribution can not be guaranteed in any year. During the 2008-2009

influenza season, 113 million doses of influenza vaccine were distributed in the U.S. Approximately 130 million doses of seasonal influenza vaccine are expected to be distributed for 2009-2010.

While a flu shot remains the best way to protect yourself against seasonal influenza, frequent hand washing with soap and warm water can also help to prevent disease transmission. Persons are also urged to cover their coughs with a tissue (not their bare hands), and to stay at home when not feeling well.

For more information about influenza, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.

For general information about seasonal flu, or the novel H1N1 flu virus, telephone the Health Department’s Immunization Information Line at 815-774-7360.

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Somethin's Cookin'

Somethin’s Cookin’

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"The beauty of eating in the summertime is that there is so much variety to choose from. My best advice is to keep it simple, refreshing and light, and enjoy the natural flavors of the food just as they are," he adds.

To see what else is "cooking" at The Art Institutes system of schools check out www.artinstitutes.edu/nz.

Asian Coleslaw Recipe courtesy of chef Steven M. Simpson, culinary director at the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Michigan Yields 6 cups Serving Size 3/4 cup 8 Servings

Ingredients: 2 cups Napa cabbage,shredded 2 cups bok choy, baby bok choy, Savoy or other cabbage, shredded

(ARA) - Hot dogs, hamburgers and pork ribs aren't the healthiest eats in the bunch, especially if getting fit for the summertime is a priority. You won't have to compromise these good ol' grilling favorites at your next barbecue if lighter substitutions are made elsewhere.

"Incorporating healthy, flavorful side dishes is key when you're serving copious amounts of barbecued meat," says Chef Steven M. Simpson, Culinary Director at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Michigan. "What I like to do is take an old favorite like coleslaw that's typically drenched in a mayonnaise dressing and modify it to create a light, refreshing alternative." For example, Simpson makes an Asian-inspired coleslaw with several kinds of Chinese cabbages, oranges, carrots and red onion with a light dressing of orange juice, ginger and a dash of canola oil.

He also advises keeping different types of oils and vinegars on tap to make vinaigrettes, which serve as a good substitute for the heavier cream and mayonnaise dressings typically found in pasta and potato salads.

Another tip is to experiment with salad greens. "You can liven up a humdrum salad by switching out your standard iceberg or romaine lettuce with chicory, dandelion greens, Belgian endive, Bibb lettuce, watercress or arugula," Simpson says. "Not only are these darker greens more flavorful, but they also tend to be much higher in vitamins and minerals."

An advocate for homegrown foods and spices, Simpson utilizes herbs and various vegetables like lettuce, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and chili peppers from his own backyard. "When planting a garden, choose foods that you eat frequently and enjoy because if all goes well, you'll have an abundance of them."

If gardening isn't your cup of tea, then Simpson suggests buying produce and meats from your local farmers market, as it's the next best thing.

Grilling fresh meats and produce isn't just for special occasions. According to the Propane Education & Research Council, 63 percent of parents say that barbecuing or grilling outdoors is the most fun way for a family to eat dinner together during the summer months. And facilitating family bonding isn't the only benefit. Cooking on a grill can help food retain nutritional value if cooked properly.

Simpson cooks almost everything on the grill -- potatoes, summer squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, greens, salmon and eggplant, just to name a few.

"Aside from oil, salt and pepper, I don't do too much to the foods I grill. It's a flavorful and simple way to preserve the integrity of the organic products, whether bought or homegrown," he says.

1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, julienned 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1/4 cup red onion, julienned 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger Rice vinegar (unseasoned) to taste 1/4 cup canola, sunflower or soybean oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 12-15 orange, grapefruit or tangerine segments (can substitute canned mandarin oranges)

Preparation: 1. Combine cabbages, carrot, red pepper and red onion into a large mixing bowl and toss together.

2. In a separate bowl whisk orange juice, canola and sesame oils together.

This is a broken vinaigrette so it will need to be whisked immediately prior to dressing the coleslaw.

3. Add salt and pepper to dressing and taste. If you would like a more tart dressing you can add rice vinegar to adjust the acidity.

4. Combine 2/3 of the dressing with the slaw mixture. You just want to coat the cabbage; it will release some moisture as it sits. If needed, add the remaining dressing.

5. Check the seasoning again and transfer the coleslaw to the serving dish.

6. Garnish with the citrus segments and toasted sesame seeds.

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Pet trusts can vary according to a person's needs, and most pet trust laws allow people to will a certain amount of money toward the care of their pet after they are gone.

Missouri was one of the first states to have pet trusts. Gregory Dennis, an attorney in Missouri, says that the state Local political organizations not has allowed pet trusts in some form only work to elect candidates to ofsince 1973.

Dennis advises that veterinarians fice, but work to better their commushould be made aware of trusts when nity through sharing and involvement.

This effort was demonstrated by they treat an animal. If a pet is covered by a trust, it's the trust that will likely the Plainfield Township Democratic be paying the bill and the trust also Organization where on July 23rd, Mark Goodson may stipulate what kind of veterinary members of the local group presented care the animal should receive. a check to assist the Plainfield Intermgoodson@theweeklyreporter.com Dennis also notes that bequests faith Food Pantry. that haven't been carefully drafted and, After the presentation, the group for example, leave exorbitant sums of was given a tour of the facility by the money to a dog or cat, could be subject Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry Dito legal challenges. People may argue rector Mary Dickerson where she exthat excessively large trusts are a sign plained how the pantry works to a person was not mentally competent enhance the lives of Plainfield’s less at the time the trust was drafted. fortunate.

"Many state's pet trust laws include PTDO Vice-Chairperson Elaine provisions that allows the courts to Bice provided the inspirational leaderreduce a pet trust to a reasonable ship in the movement to have the amount if it's excessive," says Linscott local Democratic Organization direct R. Hansen, an Illinois attorney who a portion of their resources to help the helped draft the Illinois pet trust law, local charity. which passed in 2004. "I advise people It should be noted, an associated (ARA) - Jerry and Judi Wilkerson ly taken off, and now more than 42 interested in setting up a pet trust to article appeared in Triblocal*, where love their bulldog, Lulu Bell - so states allow pet trusts, including three put into a trust just what the pet needs, Elaine Bice was interviewed highmuch so that they decided to set up a states that passed legislation in 2009. and that's enough." lighting her ongoing work assisting pet trust.

I wouldn't be surprised if they were Hanson explains that pet trust acts other local charities.

"My parents have passed away, allowed in all 50 states ultimately,"allow people to create a trustee to overPTDO Chairman, Anthony Howand I don't have a lot of family, so we says Adrian Hochstadt, assistant di- see funds and another to care for the ard praised Elaine for her work. wanted to make sure Lulu Bell was rector of State Legislative and Regu- animal, which is a good way to help “Two key organizational directaken care of no matter what hap- latory Affairs at the American ensure the proper care of the animal. tives are to do more for our communipened," explained Jerry. "It actually Veterinary Medical Association Dennis adds it may be a good idea to ty through our fundraising efforts and relieved a lot of stress. At least we (AVMA). include a clause requiring two veteri- contribute our time to worthy causes know we have set aside a little bit of "Today, pet trusts are still relative- narians to separately determine when through volunteerism. Elaine Bice is money, some instructions and there is a pet covered by a trust should be a shining example of this. We now a person willing to take care of euthanized, and perhaps leave any re- have the means to direct some of our her." maining funds in a trust to a charity funding to the community in addition Many pet owners assume after the pet's death. to helping politicians”, expressed that they will outlive their beMichael Cathey, head of the Amer- Chairman Howard; and he added loved pets, but that isn't always ican Veterinary Medical Foundation “this is not just an individual effort, the case. Unfortunately, when (AVMF), said that his charitable orga- but a group directive to give back to animals get left behind, they nization does receive bequests from the community though committed insometimes wind up in a local animal lovers who want a part of their volvement in local initiatives develhumane society where they estate to go toward protecting and oped by the Plainfield Township could be euthanized. A pet trust treating pets. The AVMF funds disas- Democratic Organization’s Leaderensures the animal will continter response efforts for pets, veterinary ship and membership team”. ue to receive care and housing scholarships and animal health studies, Not only have the Plainfield Demeven after the death of the pet's and donors can and do bequest their ocrats been helping in their own comhuman companion. donations to specific programs. For munity, but the group has extended The Wilkerson's pet trust example, if a dog owner lost a dog to their assistance to other groups in includes about $2,000, simple cancer, they may elect to bequest some their humanitarian work. instructions for care, and enmoney to the AVMF to go toward “Plainfield Democrats last March trusts the animal to a cousin animal health studies, Cathey explains. participated in a spaghetti dinner who already loves Lulu. The "A donor's wishes are always hon- fundraiser and food drive which was money is primarily to help covored as long as those wishes fit in well held at the IBEW Local #461 Hall in er any large expenses that Lulu might ly unusual in practice - most people with one of our programs," Cathey Aurora, which was the collaborative incur, like veterinary bills, after the choose to will a pet to a trusted fami- says. "If we accept a gift, we will put effort of Labor Unions and political Wilkerson's deaths. ly member," he says. "Pet trusts are that money toward whatever program leaders in the area, including Plain"It's interesting to note that very one of the fastest growing segments the donor has requested. We're really field Democrats, where much needed few states allowed pet trusts until of animal law today." trying to help people understand that 1990. Since then the concept has realthis option is available to them."

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Pet Trusts Offer Animal Lovers Peace of Mind

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“You have to get one thing straight. My lawyer’s no dummy.

He a sharp guy, but in his head he’s convinced that I don’t know what I’m talking about. Okay, so be realistic, why should he? I’m not a lawyer, I’m some guy who made millions of dollars selling, drugs, got caught, had all that

money, and cars and property taken away, and then was sent to Lewisburg Federal Prison for 45 years.

Why should he even start to believe that I can sit in this rotten hellhole of a place and learn enough law to get back in court? Well, he overlooked one thing. He overlooked the power to read; he overlooked the power to have a brain to think with.

Remember, when I was peddling all those drugs out there I was always smart enough not use them myself. I knew what they do to your brain. Lucky for me too, because now, with those 45 f---king years on my back I need my brain to get me out of this.

I look around me and what do I see? I see lots of dummies like the ones who used to buy my stuff. Oh no, most of them didn’t start out as dummies—I made them dummies with the dope they kept doing. The same kind of dope that put these guys in here with me. One big difference—I got my brain, they don’t so I’m using mine to find a way out that front door.

Yeah, I look around and what do I see? I see them still breaking their ass to find some way to get more

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dope. How do you figure that? Right here in one of the toughest joints in country, buried with big sentences, the junkies are still trying to get high!

They aren’t trying to find a way to get out, no they only think about getting high.

If they can’t get dope they’ll settle for anything that gives them a buzz.

Maybe it’s some jailhouse hootch.

Never heard of it? It’s homemade The stories of the old time gangbooze some guys make right in their sters might seem like just fairy tales, cells. Yeah, right in their cells. Some something to entertain you like “The guys have made it in big plastic bags. Untouchables”. While stories and They get fruit and put it in the bag with movies of the gangsters of the twensugar and yeast that they smuggle out ties, thirties, or forties might be enterof the kitchen thru a cook. taining, in many instances they have They run the risk of getting caught been based on true events. in a shakedown, but they got that figThat can be deceiving because ured most of the time. Unless you’re this is not 1927 this is 2009. “Come f---king-up they ain’t going to shake on things like that, guys killing each you down only once in a while. So if other and all that other stuff, that’s you just stood a shakedown you don’t just talk, something to strike fear in have to worry for a while. the hearts of people—right?”

So I look at them. They’re helping Wrong. As long as men have been me but they don’t know it. They’re locked up they have been killing one giving me more reasons to read and another. That has not gotten better reasons to write more and to hate this with time—it could be worse now f---king sewer more. They don’t know than it was in the past. it but they’re helping me walk out of One of the more famous prison Lewisburg. killings in Illinois Prison history ocBy now the list of cases that sup- curred January 28, 1936, when Richport me is growing. I know I’m right ard Loeb, famous partner of Nathan and now I have to convince my lawyer Leopold in the killing of Bobby that I’m right and he has to listen to me. Franks a school boy, was stabbed to My mind goes back to Bruce death by another inmate Lee’s book again. I remember that, The man who stabbed and killed when the other guy strikes he’s open Loeb, James E. Day, claimed he and that’s when you get him cause killed Loeb in self-defense after Loeb he’s exposed. I’m feeling pretty good made sexual advances toward him. A now. I’m using their own tools now. Jury acquitted Day of Loeb’s murder They struck now I’m striking back. in the Will County Court.

I’m striking back with what they gave That was 73 years ago. Now, as me—my knowledge of how to read, recently as two weeks ago five inhow to think, how to use my brain— mates were stabbed in the Cook Counmy unpolluted brain. ty Jail. A spokeswoman for the Cook My lawyer is ready to talk to me County Sheriff’s Department, Brittagain. He thinks I’m laying it all on the ney Blair said the inmates suffered line for nothing cause he’s sure we got “cuts and slashes”. “The beat goes on.” a loser, but he wants to talk to me.

Prison destroys a man little by Only now he has something else on his little, day by day. Every convict who mind. Now he wants something in has been willing to sit for an interwriting to protect him. He will do it view agrees to that. Most of them will my way. He will use all the stuff I tell you that whatever soul you have learned from reading, reading, reading when you enter prison will slowly and more reading—but there’s a erode until you leave with little or catch—I have to sign a paper saying none. he told me not to do it. He thinks I’m Men who enter prison repentant crazy, that I’m blowing it. after feeling the impact of the judge’s But I made my mind up to do what sentence, fall victim to the same set of I think—because I’m still able to think. environmental circumstances as the

Stories of the Touhys, the Bangharts, and the Eddie Darlaks Can Fool You

Continued Next Week

convicts around them and with whom they must live day after god-forsaken day.

Family tragedies, deaths, illnesses, accidents, may have a great impact upon a prisoner but he must learn to live with them. If he is to maintain any semblance of sanity he has to overcome his sensitivity to human suffering. In the end he has no room for love, for caring, for sharing other people’s pain, he is a shell dominated by the animalistic desire to survive and perhaps little more.

Who said so? Men such as Carl Cletis Bowles, Edward Darlak, andJames Lewis, the notorious extortionist who demanded a million dollars from Johnson & Johnson “to stop the killings” during the Tylenol poisonings. Lewis was charged and sentenced to prison for extortion, but he was never charged with the murders of seven people who died from the Tylenol poisonings.

Could a man really lose whatever modicum of good there might be within him? When James Lewis was interviewed many years ago regarding the 1982 Tylenol poisonings case he was articulate, well-mannered, and could very easily pass for any other average man on the street.

Lewis was an accountant, an educated man, who denied any guilt.

Lewis was released from prison in 1995. He headed to Boston where he was a partner in a firm known as Cyberlewis.

Since his release from prison in 1995 he was arrested for rape, murder, and kidnapping. He has served 12 years for extortion and 10 years for fraud.

Did prison suck the soul out of a man who was otherwise trying to make a million dollars off the deaths caused by someone else? Probably no one will ever know for certain, except for James Lewis and he will not likely tell you if he did.

Bowles, Darlak, and Lewis all had one thing in common; each of them spoke articulately, chose their words carefully, and was polite while being interviewed; most people would not have guessed that they were each in his own right considered a terrible criminal.

More next week.

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Five Sentenced For Forcing Guatemalan GirlsTo Work As Prostitutes In L.A.

August 13 - August 19, 2009 - 13 Four additional defendants have pleaded guilty for their role in the scheme. Flor Morales Sanchez was sentenced in May to two years in prison; Pablo Bonifacio was sentenced last November to 33 months in prison; Albertina Vasquez Valenzeula, also known as Cristina, was sentenced in February to 33 months in prison. The final defendant, Luis Vicente Vasquez, is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday.

families of other victims who at- scionable practice of human trafficking,” said Robert Schoch, tempted to escape.

The defendants collected the special agent in charge for the profits generated by the acts of U.S. Immigration and Customs Trafficking prostitution the victims were com- Enforcement (ICE) Office of Inpelled to perform, and maintained vestigations in Los Angeles.

Ring Defendants control over the proceeds, keeping “While we can’t erase the suffertens of thousands of dollars while ing these young women experiby aggressively WASHINGTON—Five mem- the victims received next to noth- enced, investigating and prosecuting ing. bers of an extended family were these cases, ICE and the other sentenced to federal prison late members of the Los Angeles Huyesterday, all receiving lengthy man Trafficking Task Force are sentences for their roles in an interensuring that those involved in national sex trafficking ring that schemes like this pay a signifilured young Guatemalan women cant price for the pain they cause.” and girls to the Los Angeles area and forced them into prostitution, Gang Member Gets Over 10 Years For Bank Fraud the Justice Department announced.

The five defendants sentenced SACRAMENTO, CA—United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown today—four Guatemalan nationals announced today that Charles Barksdale, 28, of Oakland and Sacramento, and one Mexican national—were was sentenced today by United States District Judge Frank C. Damrell Jr. to 10 years and 10 months in prison for bank fraud. BARKSDALE pleaded found guilty in February of variguilty on February 17, 2009. Papers filed with the court indicate that he is a ous charges, including conspiracy; member of the “G-Mob” gang in Sacramento. sex trafficking by force, fraud or This case is the product of investigation by the U.S. Secret Service, the coercion; and importation of “The young girls and women in FBI, and police and sheriffs’ departments in several states. aliens for purposes of prostitution.

According to Assistant United States Attorney Matthew D. Segal, who Gladys Vasquez Valenzuela, 38, this case were victimized and exprosecuted the case, the scheme netted between $1 million and $2 million in was sentenced to 40 years in pris- ploited in a horrific way, and these losses to 37 financial institutions in late 2007 and early 2008. The schemers, on; Gabriel Mendez, the Mexican sentences should send a stern mes- operating from California, sent runners to Alabama, Arizona, California, national, 35, was sentenced to 35 sage to all sex traffickers that they Illinois, Indiana, Montana, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas to use years; and the other three defen- cannot escape justice for such so-called “prepaid” credit cards for cash advances at banks. dants, Mirna Jeanneth Vasquez egregious human rights violations,” Although the cards only had small amounts of money available, the runners Valenzuela, aka Miriam, 28, Maria said Loretta King, Acting Assiswould tell the bank tellers to call a toll-free de los Angeles Vicente, aka Ange- tant Attorney General for the Civil number that was controlled by a co-schemer.

Rights Division.

“Attorneys in the la, 30, and Maribel Rodriquez The co-schemer would pose as a card servicVasquez, 29, were each sentenced Civil Rights Division will contines representative, state that there were thouue to work with U.S. Attorney's to 30 years in prison. sands of dollars available on the card, and Evidence showed that the de- Offices across the nation to stamp then instruct the teller on what buttons to fendants intimidated and con- out this vicious and intolerable press on the card terminal in order to make trolled their victims by threatening crime, and to seek significant pristhe transaction go through. to beat them and kill their loved on sentences for anyone engaging The runner would keep a portion of the ones in Guatemala if they tried to in these despicable acts.” funds for his or herself, and would remit a “In this disturbing case, the deescape. Some defendants also portion of the fraudulently obtained funds, fendants lured young, uneducated typically half, to Barksdale and others in the used witch doctors to threaten the Sacramento area. Runners sent money by girls that a curse would be placed and impoverished women and U.S. Attorney Lawrence G. Brown Federal Express, by wire, or by depositing girls to the United States, where on them and their families if they funds into bank accounts controlled by Barkstried to escape. At least two of the they were forced to work as prostidale and others. defendants further restrained the tutes in terrifying conditions,” said On July 7, 2008, Secret Service, FBI, and police investigators executed victims by locking them in at night U.S. Attorney Thomas P. O’Brien search warrants at multiple locations in Sacramento. At the time, Barksdale and blocking windows and doors. for the Central District of Califor- was in Sacramento County Jail on unrelated charges. When he learned of the The defendants also used manipu- nia. “There were at least 10 vic- searches, he called a woman he knew. On the recorded line, he used coded lation of debts, verbal abuse and tims who were forced into language to instruct the woman to destroy a computer, withdraw funds from psychological manipulation to re- becoming prostitutes under a vari- a bank account, and remove expensive merchandise from a residence. inforce their control over the vic- ety of threats, as well as actual Judge Damrell, in sentencing, said that Barksdale was the “Chairman of tims. The scheme included strict physical attacks that included the Board” in an extensive criminal enterprise, responsible not only for stealing over $1 million, but also for bringing many more people into the controls over the victims’ work rapes.” scheme. Judge Damrell looked at Barksdale’s extensive record of arrests, “These sentences are a stern schedules and ominous comments about consequences that befell the reminder about the consequences which included arrests for violent crimes, and commented that since his facing those involved in the uncon- teenaged years, “Mr. Barksdale has been an active criminal.”

Sentences from 30 to 40 Years in Prison for Sex

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By Ward Winning Writer John Gabriel Jgabriel@theweeklyreporter.com

Andy and Hank were correct safe. We could trigger another cavewhen they assumed that Andy’s en- in just by talking.” tire family was outside attempting to “Hello! Can anyone hear me?” help them. They were at the front Everyone was thrilled, it was Anentrance to the mine where Father dy calling out to them, but they could Dear Lindsey: There’s this guy who hangs out with us. When I met him we sort of liked each was high up on the pile of dirt that see nothing thru the dust that continother and we went out a few times. Now we don’t go out but we hang out at blocked the old mine entrance. He ued to waft its way up and out of the McDonalds. I don’t want to tell you his name because then he’ll know I wrote used the old shovel Grandfather mine.

“Andy this is Father! Are you the letter. When he sees me and my friends sitting in a booth he comes in and found inside the coal car to dig thru he says “How about buying me a coke? Or he’ll ask me to get him a the dirt at the top where it seemed to okay son?”

For a moment there was only hamburger. He always says “I’ll catch up with you tomorrow.” Yeah like be the least dense.

Grandmother had gone back to silence then Andy called back, “Yes! when is tomorrow.?By now I bet he owes me $15. Lindsey I really can’t afford to keep buying him stuff. I barely have enough to treat myself. I don’t the site where she and mother had I’m okay Dad, but it’s hard for me to want to make an issue of it in front of our friends but I just can’t keep giving prepared their lunch. She returned talk or breath cause the dust is so with many sandwiches and cold lem- thick in here. It’s getting better but him money that he doesn’t pay back. What should I do. onade for everyone. it’s still terrible in here.”

In the meantime, while Father Dear What Should I do: The first thing you should do is to stop giving him any money. The second dug away at the dirt pile, Mother thing you should do is to pull him to the side and ask him when he’s going to continued to call loudly. She was start repaying you the money he has borrowed. It seems clear that he knows joined by a chorus of calls for “Andy” you don’t want to say no so he keeps sponging off you and believe me he will from Grandmother, Grandfather and continue to talk you out of drinks and burgers as long as he can. The next time Kimmy and occasionally even Father he asks, speak up and say, “Sorry I don’t have any extra money to lend.” when he would momentarily pause to After you have done that, make certain that you talk to him privately and tell rest.

“Al, take a break. Stop and have a him you expect him to repay the money he borrowed in the past. You’ll be sandwich and some lemonade. You helping yourself and you might help him break a bad habit. If he continues to need the strength son,” Grandmother get away with using people as he is using you, he will grow up that way and called to him. he will develop a very serious character defect.

Father stopped, drew the back of his dirty hand across his forehead, Here’s a reader with a similar problem. and said, “I’ll just have some lemon“Okay Andy. Now listen to me. ade for now, Mom. I’ll eat something Can you see the outside? I mean can Dear Lindsey: later.” you see any outside light from where I’ve been hanging out at a sports bar for about a year and a half. I have made Grandmother did not insist. She you are?” a lot of friends my own age there. I usually sit at the bar with a couple of my “Yes Father, but I guess the girlfriends. There’s a ton of guys in there but they spend their time playing knew how urgently he wanted to find games or getting really involved with the TVs. Here’s my problem; there’s Andy. They all did, including Grand- ground caved in and the light is comthis nice guy I know from there who is always friendly. He’s married but he mother, but she knew it they needed ing from up above us.”

“What do you mean us Andy? spends a lot of time at the sports bar. He must wait and watch my glass to have something to refresh them.

Mother had wandered from view.

Who is with you in there? because when I finish it and I’m ready to ask for another, he comes by me to “Oh a nice man who has been talk and when the girl comes to get my glass and she says, “Same way?” he No one noticed because they heard pops up and says, “Uh, make that two.” Then the he engages me in a her continuing to call out Andy’s helping me. His name is Hank.”

Father called out to Hank, “I’m conversation and when the drinks come, the girl automatically takes my name loudly. Suddenly Mother shoutmoney on the bar to pay for the drinks. He just goes on talking and sips his ed but this time to the family, Andy’s Father Hank, my names Al drink (that I paid for) and then wanders off back to his buddies. I’ve watched “Everyone stop! Come here I found an Aston. Thanks for helping my son.

Can you tell if you’re beneath the old and he does the same with a couple of other girls in there. How can I stop him? opening!”

As soon as her words reached entrance to the mine where it seems Father’s ears he quickly came down to have caved-in?”

Dear How Can I Stop Him? “Now to be honest with ye Mr. I had no idea there are so many deadbeats running around .It’s obvious his from where he was digging and ran in wife might let him go to the bar but she isn’t buying him any drinks so why the direction from which her voice Aston, I really don’t know.” Hank should you or anyone else—he’s not your husband! The next time Mr. had come. He saw Mother some stopped talking. He could be heard Conman tries to pull that stunt speak-up, and say, “Oh his drink is separate yards ahead shouting to them and coughing loudly. “I think we’re going but I’m paying for mine. That way you put him on the hook for his own drink pointing toward what appeared to be to need a rope to get ourselves out of here Sir.” and you are making it sound like you just don’t want him to pay for yours. another entrance to the mine.

Kimmy ran as fast as she could “That’s fine, we have two stout That should put a permanent end to it. You might tip off the others. and passed her father and quickly was ropes, and depending how far down at Mother’s side. you are, they should be enough to “It looks like it could have been reach you. I’m going to slowly make HaVE A PROBLEM? another entrance to the mine but we my way into the old entrance to see if can’t be certain that it isn’t blocked I can get close to you. I’ll shine my Why Not Ask Lindsey? All letters are too,” Grandfather cautioned. He flashlight down there and if Andy has Confidential. You must include your walked briskly toward the dark hole. a light have him shine it toward me so name and a valid telephone number. Include “We have to be careful. Don’t anyone we can find one another.” your email if you want a written answer. go in there until we know that it’s Continued next week.

lindsey@theweeklyreporter.com

Weekly REPORTER Angelo Prisco Continued from page 2 United States Attorney PREET BHARARA stated, "This conviction and the life sentence imposed today on Angelo Prisco puts an end to his decades-long career as a leader of the Genovese Organized Crime Family—one marked by violence and intimidation. Today's sentence, and the dismantling of the defendant's mafia crew, serves as a reminder that those who pledge themselves to a life of crime will pay a high price in the end."

Mr. BHARARA praised the work of the FBI; the New Jersey

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State Commission of Investiga- Plainfield Democrats tion; the Orange County, New Continued from page 11 York District Attorney's Office; the Westchester County, New funds and food items were collected York District Attorney's Office; and donated to the Kendall County Food Pantry, Aurora Area Interfaith the New York State Police; the Food Pantry and Peoples Resource New York City Office of the Chief Center in Wheaton. Also, last DecemMedical Examiner; the New York ber, our organization also assisted the Police Department; the United Will County Democrats in a food States Bureau of Prisons; the Mor- drive to help the less fortunate”, addris County, New Jersey Prosecu- ed Vice-Chairperson Bice.

For more information on the tor's Office; and the Rockaway Township, New Jersey Police De- Plainfield Township Democratic Organization, please go to their website partment for their contributions.

Assessor Paul Ruff or This case is being prosecuted at www.plainfielddemocrats.org contact either Chairman Howard at by the Office's Organized Crime 815/342-6702 or Vice-Chairperson Unit. Assistant United States At- Bice at 815/436-7491. torneys Elie Honigand Lisa Zornberg are are prosecuting the case.

a fellow attorney. Attorneys usually communicate with one another and show respect by exercising it seems ComEd has ceased its gentlemanly restraint during the new work until some resolution course of litigation. Even in bitterly fought contests. Their profeshas been reached.

But on Tuesday men from the sion demands it.

City of Lockport were out there doing whatever they pleased.

One worker was questioned and asked why work was continuing despite the fact that the matter is in litigation. He said, “All I know is I was told to come out here and do a job and that’s what I’m doing.”

When he was asked if he realized the matter was in court he Stump of 200 year old tree responded, “Ron Caneva said it is that was cut down despite okay, that’s my understanding.”

He did not notify his boss that Protests of its owner the property owners were angry and protesting the worker’s presOne lady and her 82 year old ence. As he said, he is only doing husband were out there and had his job. posted signs on silt fences the It was clear that it may not be workers had strung up. They cauall that easy to do his job. He said tioned that there was a septic field he served 22 years in the military located on the land at that location. service and he was very conscious The 82-year old man threatened to of protecting people’s rights. He stand in front of the equipment added, “That was then and this is should the crew come on his propnow and I have to do what I’m told.” erty.

The idea that he might be vioAmerica! Land of the free, lating someone’s constitutional home of the brave! Sometimes rights bothered him. That was ob- one has to wonder if maybe he vious from the change in his voice woke up in some foreign land and the look on his face. No, it is where people have no rights. not his fault, and yes, he is doing Some politicians surely seem to what his boss instructed. hate that Constitution the rest of So who is to blame? Perhaps us love. It just seems to get in the the City Attorney Ron Caneva, way of everything they want to do who, if he is aware of the resump- that conflicts with the law. tion of the work on the property in But then, they did take an oath question, is certainly disrespecting to obey the constitutions.

Lockport Continued from front page

2nd grade WINNER Jared Richmond Age 7 Riverdale Elementary Port Byron, IL

Three Phoenix Bank Robbers Sentenced To Federal Prison PHOENIX, AZ—Malik Richardson, 34; Andre Calhoun, 20; and Angela Jones, 35; siblings and all of Phoenix, were sentenced to federal prison on Friday, August 14, 2009, by U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton, for an armed bank robbery that occurred in Phoenix in September 2008.

Richardson was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, Calhoun to 7 years and Jones to 3 years.

On April 20, 2009, Richardson pleaded guilty to Armed Bank Robbery and Use of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence. Calhoun pleaded guilty to Use of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence and Jones pleaded guilty to Armed Bank Robbery.

On September 2, 2008, the trio entered the Bank of America at 77th Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix wearing bandanas over their faces.

Richardson was armed with a handgun and ordered everyone to the ground as he brandished the gun in the lobby area of the bank. Calhoun and Jones both jumped the teller counters and demanded money. Witnesses were able to provide law enforcement officials with the license plate number of the get-away vehicle, which ultimately led to their apprehension.

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Phoenix Police Department. The prosecution was handled

by Dimitra H. Sampson, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

MUTTONHEAD

In Lockport dey jus take what dey want. Da mayor knows da town is being sued–so what tax payers don’t count.

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