Niles 12-3-14

December 4, 2014 vol. 59 issue 9

Marks the 9th year secretary of State Police conduct stings

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community news

news Rutzen is new OEM director for Maine Township

Dagmar Rutzen is a longtime dedicated Office of Emergency Management see page 4 volunteer

opinion Why TIFs are so terrible Tax Increment Financing was meant to promote urban renewal

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health Winter Safety Tips for your family Proper preparation is critical to keep you and your family safe during the winter months

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sports Locals honored Six locals named to all-area squad

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News

Jesse White targets holiday shoppers abusing disability parking

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Weekend Weather COUNTY NEWS

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Friday • december 5

cloudy High: 38° Low: 33° Making the season merry

Bolingbrook man charged with attempted armed robbery at Woodridge grocery store

Volunteers work hard to make Operation Christmas a success

A Bolingbrook man was charged with attempted armed robbery at a Woodridge Jewel-Osco early Tuesday morning.

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Presence Cancer Care in Joliet first to offer new clinical trial for lymphoma

Des Plaines police warn residents to be wary of scam

The Des Plaines Police Department urges members of the community to be wary of unexpected calls or e-mails from people claiming to be IRS agents.

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saturday • december 6

partly cloudy High: 40° Low: 31° sunday • december 7

partly cloudy High: 40° Low: 35° WEEKEND EVENT: The 38th “Festival of the Gnomes” heads in to town Saturday, Dec. 6, and new this year is an additional show on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St, Joliet.

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Chanukah season starts off in Niles area Chanukah begins Dec. 14 at nightfall

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Vance Mabry and Samantha Simmons are professional dance instructors with Fred Astaire Illinois who will be performing at the Holiday Star Ball Dec. 5 and 6.

Holiday Star Ball set for Dec. 5 at Westin Chicago Event will feature dancers from 7 Fred Astaire Dance Studios located across Chicago area Ballroom dancers, professional and amateur alike, will assemble for the Fred Astaire Illinois’ eighth annual Holiday Star Ball on Dec. 5 and 6 at the Westin Hotel in Itasca. The two-day event will be filled with a variety of performances of popular dances such as cha cha, tango, waltz, and foxtrot.

The regional event will feature dancers from the seven Fred Astaire Dance Studios located across the Chicago area. On

Friday, Dec. 5, two sessions will be held – the morning session begins at 10 a.m. and will feature single smooth dance competitions and student showcase performances.

The Friday evening session begins at 6:30 p.m. and will include both the International and American style of multi dance championship competitions, as well as the professional competition. Saturday morning’s session begins at 9 a.m. with students’ Latin and Rhythm

dance competitions.

The event will continue through Saturday evening with student formation group performances from all seven studios as well a special Holiday performance from the Fred Astaire Illinois professional dancers. The theme for the evening is “Happy New Year,” as the entire Region brings in 2015 as a Fred Astaire family.

Tickets for the Holiday Star Ball can be purchased on line by visiting the Fred Astaire Illinois website: www.fredastaireillinois. com or clicking on the link: http://fredastaireillinois.com/ holiday-star-ball-2/.

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The annual Festival of Trees hosted by Golf Mill Shopping Center, Niles, is a tradition filled with generous giving. Visitors and shoppers at the Center are invited to drop off nonperishable food and canned goods as a way to cast votes for their favorite trees from those decorated by local organizations.

The food is donated to the Maine Township Food Pantry. Voting continues until Dec. 17. Township Clerk Gary K. Warner and Supervisor Carol A. Teschky show off the Maine Township tree and encourage people to vote. The

Township’s tree was decorated by children from programs in the MaineStay Youth and Family

Services. For information on the food pantry, call 847-297-2510 or visit www.mainetownship.com.

Lubavitch Chabad and FREE of Niles plans to wow community members and neighbors this year with exciting and unique Chanukah events catered to seniors, families, and young adults; culminating in a Grand Chanukah Extravaganza Dec. 21 at Brunswick Zone in Mount Prospect.

Chanukah begins Dec. 14 at nightfall, celebrating the victory of the small Jewish army over the powerful and mighty Greek military.

According to Rabbi Naftoly Hershkovich, the community at Chabad and FREE of Niles has a special connection to the miracle of Chanukah.

“After 28 years of our work in the Golf Mill area, we are the only Jewish entity remaining to serve the greater community.

Just like our ancestors, we have the strength overcome any obstacles and we are celebrating our existence, our strength, and our Jewish pride.”

To extend their reach and engage with a more varied crowd, Chabad and FREE of Niles are planning events throughout the week of Chanukah to attract community members of all ages and backgrounds, introducing them to the beauty and the warmth of Judaism.

“We are gearing up for the

biggest and most exciting week of events in the history of Chabad and FREE of Niles.” says Rabbi Lazer Hershkovich, Associate Director of Chabad and FREE of Niles. “As we celebrate our 28th year, the numerical value equal to the Hebrew word for strength - Koach we are focused on strengthening our programs & services for the community, bringing them to levels of unforeseen greatness.”

Dec. 1 Dec. 30: #KidsforKindness Toy Drive Drop off toys or games in good condition to be distributed to underprivileged children in our community and across Chicago.

Dec. 17: Join the ChabadCares program for teens and parents, packing Chanukah care packages for senior citizens and home-bound neighbors in the community.

Dec 18: Express your Jewish pride and take part in the grand lighting of a 9’ Menorah on the corner of Greenwood and Milwaukee - Donuts and Hot Latkes for all.

Dec. 21: Bring the entire family for an evening of fun at Brunswick Zone in Mt. Prospect from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Featuring bowling, holiday crafts, arcades, live music, dinner and more.

For more information regarding the customs of Chanukah, visit chabadandfree.com/ Chanukah.

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state news

Jesse White targets holiday shoppers abusing disability parking Marks the 9th year secretary of State Police conduct stings Secretary of State Jesse White announced today the Secretary of State Police will conduct statewide parking stings targeting people illegally parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities at shopping malls beginning Black Friday, Nov. 28.

Secretary of State Police will be enforcing the provisions of the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities at downtown shopping

areas in Chicago, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook as well as malls in Champaign, Peoria, Fairview Heights, Marion, Moline, Rockford and Springfield on November 28th, the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season and the busiest shopping day of the year. Other enforcements will take place during the holiday season in Chicago, the suburbs and across the state.

“Our mission is not to issue tickets, but to ensure that accessible parking spaces are available to those who need them,” White said. “Parking illegally in a space reserved for people with disabilities

reporting parking abuse

People can also report abuse via the Secretary of State’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois. com and complete the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities Abuse Complaint Form. means a possible driver’s license suspension and a hefty fine which could otherwise be used on gifts.

Remember, if you don’t belong there, don’t park there.”

Last year, more than 90 citations

were issued to those violating the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities.

Drivers caught misusing a placard face a six-month driver’s license suspension and $600 fine.

Repeat violators will face a oneyear driver’s license suspension and $1,000 fine for a second offense, and for the third or subsequent offenses they face a $1,000 fine plus a one-year driver’s license revocation. The fine for parking in an accessible parking space without a disability placard or license plates is up to $350.

Using a deceased person’s placard or a fraudulent placard can result

in a $2,500 fine and one-year revocation of the driver’s license.

There are 691,858 disability placards and 76,046 disability license plates in Illinois.

Secretary White urged people to report abuse of parking spaces for people with disabilities by calling 217-785-0309. Callers should be prepared to report placard and license plate numbers as well as locations of vehicles. People can also report abuse via the Secretary of State’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com and complete the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities Abuse Complaint Form.

maine township

Rutzen is new OEM director for Maine Township Dagmar Rutzen is a longtime dedicated Office of Emergency Management volunteer Carol A. Teschky, Supervisor of Maine Township, has announced the promotion of Dagmar Rutzen to the position of Director for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

A longtime dedicated OEM volunteer, Rutzen was most recently Deputy Director responsible for most field operations. The Maine Township Board of Trustees voted tonight to appoint Rutzen to replace longtime Director Robert Cohen who passed away recently.

“Dagmar, who has proven to be an outstanding and committed member of the agency, has often demonstrated her superior judgment in crisis situations and has become a highly visible leader,” said Teschky.

In her new position, Rutzen will work closely with Maine Township officials and the agency’s community partners. She will also be more involved in the day-today operations of the agency and overseeing the training of volunteer members.

Rutzen, who lives in

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Carol A. Teschky, Supervisor of Maine Township, has announced the promotion of Dagmar Rutzen to the position of Director for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). unincorporated Des Plaines, is a retired teacher from Algonquin Middle School in Des Plaines. A Trustee of the North Maine Fire Protection District, she has also been involved in other township activities and committees including the Garbage Referendum Committee and the Neighborhood Watch program.

She is also a State Certified instructor for C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Training), she provides training to the community through the Townships Citizen Corps Council. She also serves as a trail guide at Starved Rock State Park Maine Township OEM is the key

response agency for emergency and disaster planning and response and coordinates outside agencies to provide shelter and evacuation guidance, damage assessment, and recovery information in the event of a community emergency or disaster and acts as the local contact for state and federal governments in the event of state or national disasters.

For more information about volunteering for the Maine Township OEM or to schedule a speaker who will provide an overview of OEM responsibilities, as well as instructions on making your own emergency survival kit, call 847-297-2510.

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A family tradition: Kappy’s celebrates 35 years Kappy’s has been a staple in the Morton Grove area for over three decades

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The restaurant business can be a tough one. It seems for every new eatery that opens, there are others that have to close their doors for good. But there are a few restaurants that stand the test of time and adapt as the years go on. One of those establishments is Kappy’s American Grill.

Kappy’s has been a staple in the Morton Grove area for more than three decades, as the restaurant celebrated its 35th anniversary on Nov. 25. George Alpogianis, who is one of the owners of Kappy’s, said his family got into the restaurant business after his father Gus got back from the Korean War in 1953.

Alpogianis’ father’s first restaurant was the Palace Grill, which was located on the west side of Chicago. After taking a brief hiatus from running a restaurant, Alpogianis’ father opened Kappy’s Pancake House in 1977.

It wasn’t too long after the place opened that George Alpogianis got the restaurant bug and started working at Kappy’s. Alpogianis said he worked a string of odd jobs in the restaurant for a number of years, from dishwasher to cook.

After that time, Alpogianis took on a more managerial role with the place.

Kappy’s is one of the rare restaurants in the area that takes

Helen C. Kurr Helen C. Kurr, nee Dus, age 97, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Kurr; loving mother of Cynthia (Gene) Kathe, Anthony Kurr, Mary (Gerald) De Notto and Joseph Kurr; cherished grandmother of Richard, Christine (Chris) Nelson, Stephanie (James) Osiol and Christopher; devoted great grandmother of Emma and Nathan; and dear sister of the late Marion,

on breakfast, lunch and dinner.

While he said that Kappy’s is known for its breakfast service, the fall of the economy and the name of the restaurant where hindering the business’ growth.

Alpogianis said the company needed to go back to the drawing board.

“With the fail of the economy, we started losing a lot of our dinner business,” Alpogianis said. “A lot of people that lived in the area where moving away and the majority of restaurants in the area have gone under.”

That is why in 2013 Alpogianis shut down the business to do a complete overhaul. The restaurant reopened in October 2013 being renamed Kappy’s American Grill. The restaurant still does all three meals, but has put an emphasis on its dinner service, which Alpogianis said sis the crux of its marketing plan.

The restaurant now has full liquor license and brought in former NASCAR barbeque pitmaster Jeff Olsen to give the restaurant a new identity. While Alpogianis said business is dong very good and they are attracting a new wave of patrons, he didn’t want to alienate his former customer base.

“It was a very delicate balancing act; we didn’t want to lose our old clientele of people who have been here forever,” Alpogianis said.

“We had to keep a good balance between them, not lose anyone and bring in new people.”

Sally, Joseph and Lillian.

Visitation was Friday, Nov. 21, from 3-9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 22, at 9:15 a.m. to St. Juliana Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more information, call 847966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

PHOTOS BY ADAM D. OLSEN

Son and Kappy’s owner George Alpogianis plants a kiss on the cheek of his father Gus, who started the business 35 years ago. Kappy’s has been a staple in the Morton Grove area for over three decades, as the restaurant celebrated its 35th anniversary on Nov. 25. George Alpogianis, who is one of the owners of Kappy’s, said his family got into the restaurant business after his father Gus got back from the Korean War in 1953.

www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday. Decem ber 4, 2014 | ni lesbug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Park Ridge and Morton Grove 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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NILES Bilal Musa, 26, 4416 Natchez Ave., Harwood Heights, was arrested on Nov. 24 in the 7900 block of Nordica Avenue for violating a no contact stalking order.

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Carolina Espinoza-Corona, 38, 878 Piper Lane, Prospect Heights, was arrested on Nov. 22 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for retail theft and resisting arrest.

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Letisia Chambliss, 27, 10053 Linda Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested on Nov. 22 in the 8600 block of Golf Road for driving with a suspended license.

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Beata Kordek, 20, 119 Sunrise Drive. Wheeling, was arrested on Nov. 21 on Milwaukee and Golf for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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PARK RIDGE A 15-year-old from Niles was arrested on Nov. 19 in the 2600 block of West Dempster Street for disorderly conduct and battery.

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A 15-year-old from Des Plaines was arrested on Nov. 19 in the 2600 block of West Dempster Street for disorderly conduct and battery.

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Victoria Krygowski, 21, of the 8700 block of North Ozark Avenue, Niles, was arrested on Nov. 19 on Greenwood and Dempster for driving with a suspended license.

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Josephine Apostol, 48, of the 6600 block of North

Harlem Avenue, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 21 on Northwest Highway and Merrill for driving with a suspended license, having an expired registration and having a suspended registration.

DeKalb, was arrested on Nov. 21 on Dee and Cherry for driving with a suspended driver’s license and improperly turning.

Jeremy Weppner, 27, of the 100 block of Larking Avenue,

Street, Franklin Park, was arrested on Nov. 22 on Cumberland and

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Cesar Rebollar, 44, of the

10 2800 block of North Edginton

Gillick for not having a valid driver’s license.

Acelmo Mejia, 31, of the 4500 block of North Bernard Street, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 22 for not having a valid driver’s license, having no insurance and having no front plate.

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A 15-year-old from Chicago was arrested on Nov. 22 on Fairview and Devon for violating the zero tolerance policy.

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Anthony Phillips, 34, of the 2000 block of Caldwell, Niles, was arrested Nov. 23 in the 400 block of Busse for retail theft.

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won’t do the deal, then why Niles is considering making should Niles? the area between Lehigh, Over the years, a TIF is in Grosspoint, Touhy and place property taxes go up, Caldwell -- called the Touhy we’ve all seen that. So in taking Triangle -- into a TIF. This the money from the TIF and area isn’t blighted, and it’s putting into the hands of obviously developable. A TIF corporations and developers is a bad idea, and here’s why: you’re sticking it to the taxpayer Tax Increment Financing another perspective elsewhere. When Niles’ schools or TIF was meant to promote with morgan order money to run the schools, urban renewal. Instead of dubiel the Assessor simply spreads cutting costs, lowering taxes that around the remaining and regulations, governments would go into debt to “develop” a taxpayers. Over a 20+ year life of a TIF, “blighted area” and then use the property taxes just for schools can more increased tax monies to pay off the than double, but the TIF doesn’t help debt. The property tax money no longer offset that, you do. That’s crazy. Worse, goes to schools or other taxing bodies TIFs just don’t work Politicians love TIFs because it for 7-30 years. Instead, the tax monies go into the pockets of rich developers, creates the appearance of doing big corporations and bond holders. It’s something. It rewards favored cronies, a bad deal all around. Public money builders, developers and corporations shouldn’t go to private development. at the expense of everybody else. Bond companies make big money selling Corporate subsidies are wrong, period.

What’s really happening here is that a bonds. The only losers are the taxpayers developer is coming to the Village hat in left footing the bill. Smaller businesses hand and saying, “Look my bankers and and those without clout don’t get any financiers won’t finance this project. It “free money” and so are at a competitive doesn’t make financial sense to them. disadvantage. TIFs are just tax shifting Will you tap into the public coffers, so from shallow pockets to deep ones.

I can enrich myself?” If the best and Does Big Business really need more brightest minds in banking and finance taxpayer subsidies?

Bigger question: Do TIFs spur real won’t do the deal, then it isn’t a good deal. If rich and moneyed interests, large economic growth? In 1970, Illinois had corporations, or billionaire developers only one TIF. Today it has 874 TIFs.

Is there a better way to develop Niles?

Yes, simplify and shorten the process for development. End useless regulations that stifle development and hang out a “ business wanted” sign.

How’s Illinois doing economically?

We’re dead last in economic growth in the Midwest and 46th nationally. Isn’t the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result? In 2002, a coalition of 200 Chicago organizations studied Chicago’s TIFs. They found that the vast majority of development in TIFs would have occurred anyway. Chicago spent $1.6 billion in TIF money even though $1.3 billion of private money development would have happened anyway. Worse, the study found that the 36 Chicago TIF districts cost Chicago public schools $632 million because property tax rates were frozen. That $632 million must come out of taxpayers’ pockets. Let’s not follow Chicago’s bad example in Niles.

Is there a better way to develop Niles?

Yes, simplify and shorten the process for development. End useless regulations that stifle development and hang out a “business wanted” sign. None of that costs a single penny, but the benefits are fair and open to all.

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D207 schools join effort to ‘Make Kindness Contagious’ ‘Contagious’ is a collaborative effort by students who participated in the recent Youth Empowerment Seminar Everyone knows the negative side of social media, the way that some teens torment their peers, using both the social media familiar to all adults and some smart phone apps used mostly by adolescents.

Six suburban high schools – including all three Maine Township High School District 207 schools – are making a concerted effort to replace meanness with kindness and bullying with support.

That effort received a major

boost last week with the launch of “Make Kindness Contagious,” an initiative taken by students and administrators at Maine East, South and West high schools along with Evanston, Niles North and Highland Park high schools.

At District 207 schools, students and staff alike marked the effort by writing and posting hundreds of positive and complimentary messages for one another.

At Maine South, for instance, students taped along one hallway

sheets of paper testifying to the times they had been the subject of negative comments on social media.

The next day, students papered over those comments with hundreds of positive comments written for and about one another.

Scores of students stood in the morning chill holding aloft positive signs as other students arrived at school.

An excerpt of a statement broadcast to all Maine South students was: “How can you make someone’s life a little better by performing a simple act of kindness? A kind word; a simple help; talking with someone instead of tuning into your ear buds; saying something positive to someone instead of finding a way to diminish their worth. These steps when repeated become a practice.”

“Make Kindness Contagious” is a collaborative effort by students who participated in the recent Youth Empowerment Seminar hosted by Maine West.

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Six suburban high schools – including all three Maine Township High School District 207 schools – are making a concerted effort to replace meanness with kindness and bullying with support.

“ How can you make someone’ s life a little better by performing a simple act of kindness? A kind word; a simple help; talking with someone instead of tuning into your ear buds; saying something positive to someone instead of finding a way to diminish their worth. These steps when repeated become a practice.”

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Liberty Bank and the historic Pickwick Theatre on Nov. 19 sponsored a private premiere of “The Hunger Games/Mockingjay Part One” for an enthusiast audience. Proceeds benefitted the Park Ridge Community Fund (PRCF). Here, from left, are Liberty Branch Manager Gina Carcione, Theatre Owner Dino Vlahakis, and Assistant VP of Liberty Marketing Susan Andrews at the Penguins of Madagascar movie event. On Nov. 28, the bank hosted nearly 350 for a free showing of the new “The Penguins of Madagascar” as part of the day’s Winterfest taking place throughout Park Ridge. On Dec. 7, the bank and PRCF team up again to present the beloved classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Doors open at noon with caroling by the Willow Academy Chorus and Christmas music on the Pickwick’s vintage electric organ. For more information call, 847-825-0693 or visit www.libertybank.com.

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Hunger never takes a holiday, so the generosity of area residents and companies is still needed during the winter season. Matthias Wissmann, Human Resources Coordinator of the North Ridge Group, a management consulting company in Rosemont, shows some of the food his company collected to Maine Township Supervisor Carol Teschky. Wissmann also presented a check for $250 which will be used to purchase additional food for the hundreds of families who depend on the Township Pantry for help. For more information on how to donate or for assistance with pick-up, call 847-297-2510 or visit www. mainetownship.com.

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Aries

MARCH 21 TO APRIl 20

Start moving forward. During the week ahead, you could receive attention for your originality and independence of spirit. You might even cash in on an unexpected opportunity. A change is in your best interest.

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M AY 2 2 T O j u N E 2 1

In the week to come, you might become more aware and appreciative of the talents and business savvy of a partner or close friend. There may be a few debates, but in the end you’ll be inspired to do better.

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j u lY 2 3 T O A u G u s T 2 1

With Jupiter in your sign, you’ll find plenty to be jolly about in the upcoming week. You might even find yourself the center of attention. Your networking skills could help you make noteworthy connections.

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Your dreams for the future could grow by leaps and bounds.

The more you do, the more you find you can do. You’re likely to develop new social contacts within the business world or on the job this week.

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NOVEMbER 23 TO dECEMbER 22

Some astrologers think your sign is that of a visionary.

In the week ahead, you might be able to use your eagle eye for possibilities to make your business and financial dreams come true.

AquArius

jANuARY 21 TO fEbRuARY 19

Learn something new. It may change your mental attitude for the better. You may have a chance this week to revise your opinions and open up a line of communication that you’ve avoided in the past.

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A P R I l 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

You have your feet firmly on the ground this week. You can get ahead by using a sensible, practical approach.

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football

Locals honored Six locals tabbed to all-area team

Here are the members of the Voyager Media All-Area team:

Jacob baker The senior and first-team allWSG pick earned team offensive MVP honors for Downers South this season, gaining over 1,300 all-purpose yards. At tailback, he cracked the 1,000-yard mark (1,027) and scored 15 total touchdowns. He also played three games at quarterback and lined up as a defensive back.

“He played a variety of positions on offense and started at quarterback for one game,” said coach Mark Molinari. “He also contributed on special teams as a kick returner and punter.”

nick borgra Joliet Catholic Academy running back rushed for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns on the season and was named to the All-ESCC team.

Quinton brown Westmont senior rushed for 1,391 yards and 14 TDs in Otto Zeman’s pass-happy offense. He also had a pair of fumble recoveries on defense and scored on a kickoff return.

“He did a lot for us this season,” Zeman said. “He was a senior leader and played well on both sides of the ball.”

matt chmieliewSki The 6-foot, 4-inch, 305 pound junior helped the Porters’ run game all season.

“One of our team strengths was running the football and we did

have big offensive linemen have really good years for us,” said Lockport coach Dan Starkey.

cody conway The Plainfield North senior paved the way for a powerful running attack and also played on the defensive line. Is committed to Syracuse. Had 35 tackles, four tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and six pass knockdowns.

“He was a dominating blocker every week and took great pride in dominating his opposing player,” Kane said. “He was a great leader for us and played with a real passion for the game.”

d’lante dawSon Two-way all conference player, he set single-season record for the Spartans with five interceptions.

He was the team’s offensive MVP. He tallied 627 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

“He was lockdown corner who also became an explosive receiver on offense,” said Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna.

JuStin fahey The heart and soul of Maine South’s 10-1 squad, the senior had a combined 1,037 yards (717 rushing, 320 receiving) and 19 touchdowns, but his defensive play was even more noteworthy. Fahey was named CSL

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maine south’s Justin Fahey was a two-way contributor for the hawks.

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Hoosman runs to offensive POY award

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

While area schools such as Bolingbrook and Joliet Catholic have been known for churning out successful running backs, Plainfield North is quickly starting to join that list.

With the likes of Kapri Bibbs of the Denver Broncos, Devonta Davis and Jay Roberts, the Tigers seem to put out 1,000-yard rushers on a yearly basis.

The latest of that line in Quintin Hoosman. Hoosman missed much of last year with an injury, but returned this year to gain more than 2,400 yards with 32 touchdowns, gaining more than 200 yards in nine of 10 games.

“Plainfield North has come out with some great running backs,” Hoosman said. “I’m just glad I could be a part of the history. Hopefully my name will carry on for years and I can be known as one of the great running backs as well.”

For his successful season, Hoosman is the Voyager Media Football Offensive Player of the Year.

“It feels great,” Hoosman said of winning the award. “It is all a big surprise to me. I’m getting all of these accomplishments and

I’m just happy my season went successfully. I’m glad how my season turned out overall.”

“Quintin had an outstanding year for us and was a big key to our success,” North coach Tim Kane said. “He showed toughness in breaking tackles and elusiveness with his many long runs.”

While Hoosman was out last year, then sophomore Marcus Edwards took over and ran for more than 400 yards in a game.

It was unsure how the two were going to split carries this year, but Edwards transferred before the season started, leaving Hoosman as the main man in the backfield.

And he took full advantage of the opportunity.

“I think we were going to split carries, but I’m not sure how it was going to go,” Hoosman said.

“I’m glad I was able to help my team as much as I could. I had to step up because my junior year I was injured and I had to prove myself to everyone what I could do and I think I did that.

Without the injury I probably wouldn’t have put in the work in the offseason that I did.”

Hoosman also benefitted from one of the top offensive lines around, with a pair of Division-I recruits in Cody Conway and Jack

PHOTO BY Scott Taylor

Plainfield North’s Quintin Hoosman had more than 2,400 yards rushing and had 32 touchdowns this year.

Kramer.

“I have two D-I linemen and they are huge parts of what I was able to do,” Hoosman said. “The holes were great all year. I couldn’t ask for a better set of linemen. We had some juniors step up and everyone did their part.”

As good of the season was for the senior, it didn’t end on a high note. Holding a lead late in a first round playoff game with Normal, Hoosman tore his ACL. The Tigers ended up losing the game.

•Bolingbrook Raider junior linebacker Tuf Borland was born to play football.

Well, at least he was named for it.

When choosing names, Borland’s dad, Kyle, a former linebacker for the University of Wisconsin, suggested a name and it stuck “My dad threw it out as a joke to my mom and she liked it,” Tuf said.

He hasn’t taken that name

lightly, as he has been the starting middle linebacker for the Raiders since his freshman season and this year posted 167 total tackles, 95 solo. He posted 15 tackles for loss and three sacks for a total loss of 47 yards. He also tallied five pass break ups, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery on the season.

For his accomplishments, Borland was tabbed as the firstever Voyager Media Football Defensive Player of the Year.

“The defensive line did a great job of keeping linemen off me and allowing me to run around and make plays,” Borland said. “(Playing on such a great defense) was huge, they are all great players and that really took the pressure off me and not worrying about that I had to do everything because I had five other guys playing D-I football.”

What Borland said he likes best about his position is the freedom

he has roaming the center of the field.

“I love that about linebacker because you are always in the play. There is never a down play, one minute you are rushing the passer, the next play, you drop into coverage.”

Since he first appeared on the varsity level as a freshman, Borland has grown as a player, but he still feels he can be better.

“I have grown a lot,” he said.

“Playing as a freshman, it really opened my eyes. I like to see my game continue to grow in every level.”

Borland is getting offers from several college programs, mainly Big Ten programs, which is where he sees himself.

“I grew up watching Big 10 football, my dad played in the Big 10 and that is what I have always seen myself as,” Borland said.

“I see myself somewhere in the Midwest.”

Mark Gregory contributed

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Wolves’ Helgeson ends career with medal By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

As Emma Helgeson stood on the starting block prior to the 200yard freestyle consolation final at the recent girls state swim meet, her coach, Jason Macejak, could be seen trying to get the senior’s attention.

“She looked over when they were waiting to start and I just waved my hands,” he said. “(I was just) trying to get her to laugh, trying to get her to relax a little bit. She saw it and she laughed.”

Helgeson, one of just two swimmers in the history of the program to advance to the finals on Saturday, started strong and was in second place for a portion of the race. She tailed off at the end and ended up tied for fifth (1:54.38) in the heat and 11th in the state overall.

“Yeah, I think I ran out of gas,” Helgeson said afterward. “My prelim time was awesome (1:52.94).

I’m just so happy with that. I’m just happy I made finals. I’m bummed that I didn’t go the time I wanted to, but that’s OK.” “She did run out of gas,” Macejek said. “She took it out a little bit faster than she did yesterday (in the Friday preliminaries), which is what we wanted. But there’s definitely nothing to hang her head about. She got to Saturday; that was her goal, and I told her to just make sure you’re having fun. If you’re not having fun, then you’re

missing the point of being here and this experience.”

As Helgeson competed in the race, Macejek said he was savoring watching her swim for Niles West one more time.

“I was just taking in the moment, realizing that this was the last time I get to see probably the best swimmer Niles West has ever had swimming in a high school event,” he said. “She’s a great kid, very fun to coach and she’s always smiling.

It was a privilege coaching her.”

MAINE SOUTH Senior Erin Patrick qualified individually in the 100 backstroke, and accomplished something that no one—girl or boy—under coach Don Kura has ever achieved: winning a heat at the state meet.

“I thought she swam pretty well,” Kura said. “She went out there aggressively and she went after it and gave it everything she had.”

Patrick, who was clocked in 1:00.16, didn’t make it to the finals.

Nonetheless, she finishes her Maine South career having been to state twice (last year, she was part of the Hawks’ 200-yard freestyle relay team).

“Erin has been great over the last four years,” Kura said. “I couldn’t have been happier for her to be able to qualify because it’s really kind of the culmination of all the work that she’s done both in the season for me and in the off season, training for that goal.”

Junior Franchesca Figlioli swam in three races during the athletes

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Niles West’s Emma Helgeson placed 11th in the state in the 200-yard freestyle. with disabilities portion of the state meet. He took second in the 100 breaststroke (2:05.33) and was third in both the 50 and 200 freestyle events.

Her time of 38.97 in the 50 freestyle was two seconds faster than her seeding time. She also went 3:10.36 in the 200 freestyle—1.34 seconds faster than her seeding time. It’s the second straight year Figlioli has made it to state.

“She was way more relaxed this year and I think that helped,” Kura said. “She swam well in both the 200 freestyle and 50 freestyle. It couldn’t happen to a nicer kid and a harder worker.

“She pours everything she has into it and she works so hard and it’s so gratifying to see her be happy with how she does at the end.”

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all-area | from page 11 South Defensive Player of the Year with three interceptions and 54 tackles (second on the team).

“He did just about everything for us on both sides of ball and you don’t see that much these days,” said Maine South coach David Inserra.

“I can’t even explain what he did in terms of leadership day in and day out. He was a joy to coach and one of the best leaders we’ve ever had.”

MATT GALALOPOULOS T o m m y Galanopoulos’ younger brother, Matt emerged as a receiver and return threat this season at Niles West and picked up the slack when senior wideout-return specialist Quran Spillman went down with a season-ending broken leg. The sophomore recorded a combined 892 receiving and rushing yards and scored eight total touchdowns, including a handful of kickoff and punt returns for scores.

“Once Quran got hurt, Matt showed that he was a go-to guy,” said Niles West coach Scott Baum.

“He handled it ability-wise and maturity-wise.”

TOMMY GALANOPOULOS A starter since his sophomore year at Niles West, the senior—named the CSL South’s offensive Player of the Year for 2014—led the Wolves to the playoffs each of his three varsity seasons. Galanopoulos got the job done with his arm and feet, piling up 1,352 yards passing yards (16 touchdown passes) and 802 yards rushing (six TDs).

“He’s another coach on the field,” said Baum. “We feel like we’re losing an assistant offensive coordinator.

He’s taken our program to another level.”

MIKE GRUBEN Joliet Catholic Academy linebacker was the East Suburban Catholic Conference Defensive

Player of the Year, posting 118 tackles and two interceptions.

NATHAN GUNN Senior posted 1,181 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns for Minooka.

KYLE HENDERSON Big play target for Joliet West, the senior tallied 36 catches for 777 yards and nine touchdowns this year.

“Kyle made huge plays for us all year,” said West coach Jason Aubrey.

JULIAN HUFF University of Minnesota-bound senior was named to the Illinois High School Coaches Association Class 8A All State team.

He posted 91 total tackles on the season, including a team-best seven sacks. He had nine other tackles for loss and posted seven pass break-ups, two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a pair of blocked kicks.

He also posted 10 offensive TDs, nine on the ground and one through the air.

CHUCK HUNTER Romeoville senior was a two-year All-Conference selection and the team MVP this season. He posted 668 receiving yards and yards and netted 50 tackles on defense.

“He is a great skill player on both sides of the ball,” Kuna said. “He also returned kicks and punts for us.”

“Jack showed so much toughness and grit this year as he played with an injury almost all year,” Kane said. “Despite that, he was still a productive force on both sides of the ball. His attitude, leadership and toughness rubbed off on his teammates.”

CHASE KRUMVEIDE Two way lineman for JCA, tallied 72 tackles and three sacks on the defensive side of the ball and was named the ESCC Defensive Lineman of the year.

VINNY LABUS Like Justin Fahey, Labus was a force on both sides of the ball for Maine South.

The senior led the Hawks in tackles (77) and had 11 tacklesfor-loss and two interceptions while calling the defensive signals.

He also was one of their main receiving targets, finishing with 500 yards and seven TD catches.

“He was a two-way standout for three years and will be a big loss for the team (with him graduating),” said Inserra.

DONALD MANNING

DANIEL JACKSON

The Plainfield East junior defensive lineman had 12 tackles for loss and 10 sacks on the year.

“Donald was phenomenal on our defense that had four shutouts and 26 takeaways on the year,” Romeli said. “He will be a highly recruited D-Lineman.”

A Plainfield East defensive lineman, Jackson was the unanimous Southwest Prairie Conference Defensive MVP. He had 15 tackles for loss and 9 sacks.

“There were times when Daniel was very dominant,” Plainfield East coach Mike Romeli said. “He is going to make coach (PJ) Fleck and the Western Michigan Broncos extremely happy.”

The Plainfield East senior had 230 carries for 1,436 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also added 10 Catches for 208 yards and two scores.

“Jake is a phenomenal athlete and a totally dedicated worker,” Romeli said. “He was our workhorse and will be a great addition to any college program.”

JACK KRAMER

DAVIS NEILANDS

A Plainfield North offensive and defensive lineman, Kramer had 42 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Is committed to Bowling Green.

Nothing sums up Neilands’ performance this season quite like one play he made in Maine South’s 36-35 win over Montini in Week 1. The senior lineman blocked a

JAKE MAYON

punt with 13.8 seconds to go in the game, scooped up the loose ball and ran it in for the game-winning touchdown.

“That play right there shows his athleticism,” said Inserra. “Not only did he explode through the line but blocked the kick and was athletic enough to scoop it up.”

The CSL Conference Lineman of the Year also had nine sacks and 15 tackles-for-loss.

E.J. PHILLIPS The 6-foot, 315-pound senior played nose guard for Downers North the past three years. He exhibited agility and quickness for his size, and was disruptive for the Trojans again this season despite playing with a broken wrist and a torn labrum.

“He was still a force and still dominated up front without the supporting case he once had,” said Downers North coach John Wander.

MIKE SABATINO A stalwart defensive end for Notre Dame, Sabatino, a senior, racked up eight sacks, nine tackles-forloss, two forced fumbles and 59 total tackles (including 44 solos).

“He was really the spirit of the team and one of our really true spokesmen,” said Dons coach Mike Hennessey. “He was dominating on defense and his aggressive ness and quickness were instrumental to the pass rush.”

DANNY SARACCO It was another big year for the Plainfield South linebacker. He had 151 total tackles, 25 tackles for loss, two sacks a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

“He was explosive and quick off the snap,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “Runs well from sideline to sideline. He is the signal caller for the defense and captain as a junior.

Has excellent finish on tackles

and outstanding recognition of alignment and opponent tendencies.”

ERIK SWENSON Imposing at 6-5, 310 pounds, the junior lineman was a starter on the Downers South offensive line. He is verbally committed play at the University of Michigan and also is a two-year recipient of the WSG Lineman of the Year award (2013 and 2014). “He was arguably the best lineman in the state and a top five 2016 national recruit for linemen, according to (high school football recruiting analyst) Tom Lemming,” said DGS coach Mark Molinari. “He has (scholarship) offers from all over the country.”

BRAD SZNAJDER The senior tailback was Benet’s go-to player offensively during the 2014 season, accumulating a school-record 1,583 yards and 14 TDs (15 total) while helping to lead Benet to the Class 8A playoffs.

“He’s just a workhorse,” said Benet coach Pat New. “Get him the ball three to five times in a row and he’s able to handle it. He had tremendous moves as a running back and is elusive as far as making guys miss.”

ALEX TIBBLE Joliet West junior quarterback was the heart and soul of the best team in Joliet West history. He completed the year 117-for-222 passing for 1,950 yards and 16 touchdowns through the air. On the ground, he had 78 carries for a team-best 328 yards and six scores.

“Alex is the best all-around quarterback in the area,” Aubrey said.

QUINCY WOODS Do everything player for Bolingbrook, played receiver, running back, quarterback, defensive back and returned kicks for the Raiders.

Caught a team high 34 passes for 654 yards and four TDs, had 21 kickoff returns for 284 yards and a pair of scores. On the ground he posted 255 yards on 43 carries and five scores.

-Voyager Media staff

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roundup

Hawks grab Maine West hoops title By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

Winning is commonplace for the nucleus of players on Maine South’s boys basketball team, no matter what the sport.

George Sargeant, Jon Arenas and Davis Neilands were mainstays on this season’s 10-1 Hawks football team, with Neilands earning CSL South Lineman of the Year honors and Sargeant and Arenas playing wideout.

Caleb deMarigny, meanwhile, is the starting shortstop for the Hawks’ baseball team, which is a perennial 20game winning club.

Each of the four was instrumental in lifting the Hawks to last Saturday’s Maine West Thanksgiving tourney championship. The Hawks went 4-0 in tournament play, beating the host school, 64-47, behind 16 points and seven rebounds from Sargeant and 19 points and six rebounds from deMarigny.

Sargeant, deMarigny and Arenas, who added eight points,

FOOTBALL Passing Alex Tibble, Joliet West 1,916 Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville 1,501 Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East 1,359 Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 1,352 John Carnagio, Minooka 1,280 Jeremy Quade, Lockport 1,249 Jack Sznajder, Benet 1,234 Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central 668 Kelvin Jones, Romeoville 468 Rushing Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield N. 2,400 Brad Sznajder, Benet 1,583 Jake Mayon, Plainfield East 1,436 Nate Gunn, Minooka 1,181 Jacob Baker, Downers South 1,027 Isaac Lane, Bolingbrook 873 Brandon Costantino, Niles West 856 Woody Corey, Maine East 850 Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 802 Cameron Credit, Lockport 602 Justin Fahey, Maine South 592 Tommie Sherman, Joliet Central 561 Kelvin Jones, Romeoville 545 Jeremy Quade, Lockport 541

were named to the all-tournament team. Neilands contributed 10 points.

On Nov. 26, the Hawks topped Libertyville, 71-59, as Arenas and Sargeant pumped in 24 points apiece. Sargeant also pulled down 10 rebounds, and deMarigny added eight points and 13 assists.

Neilands had a double-double, as well, with 10 points and 10 boards.

The day before, Maine South knocked off King, 62-48. Sargeant and deMarigny—both Bugle Newspapers all-area picks last season—each posted doubledoubles; Sargeant collected 21 points and 12 rebounds, while deMarigny totaled 14 points and 10 assists.

In the season-opener played Nov. 24, the Hawks crushed Alcott, 67-33. Sargeant tallied a game-high 19 points and had six rebounds. Jason Semple and Brad Perry had nine and eight points, respectively.

Niles West hosted its Thanksgiving tournament last

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central 406 Gill Whitaker, Romeoville 340 Matt Galanopolous, Niles West 313 Receiving Kyle Henderson, Joliet West 777 Charles Hunter, Romeoville 668 Tommy Bazarek, Maine South 649 Quincy Woods, Bolingbrook 641 D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville 627 Matt Galanopolous, Niles West 579 Sean Kelley, Lockport 500 Manuel Nartey, Romeoville 452 Evan French, Joliet West 451 Cody Viertel, Plainfield South 447 Jacob Adams, Minooka 442 Kyle Speas, Plainfield North 400 Brandon Rivera, Plainfield East 384 Quran Spillman, Niles West 374 Vinny Labus, Maine South 344 Justin Fahey, Maine South 291 Jon Zapotoczny, Lockport 286 Brad Sznajder, Benet 260 Matt Gurke, Plainfield Central 234 Total TDs (not passing) Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield North 32 Jake Mayon, Plainfield East 21 Justin Fahey, Maine South 17

week. The Wolves were victorious in their season-opener, defeating Robeson, 82-60. Evan Hines and Jojo Rios tallied 16 points each.

On Nov. 26, Glenbrook North registered a 59-49 win over the Wolves. Hines dropped in 21 points and Octavius Parker added 12.

Maine East was in the 10th annual Northridge Prep Battle of the Ridge Thanksgiving tournament, and lost its seasonopener, 63-53, to Vernon Hills.

Ezeka Omeke scored 20 points to lead the Demons, and Nick Kanjou added 13, including two threepointers.

Niles West took part in the Hoffman Estates Thanksgiving tourney, and took the tournament title with a 4-1 record.

The Wolves upended Hampshire last Saturday night, 48-34. Hilma Mededovic rifled in 20 points, followed by Kat DeLara with 12 and Jalynn Estrada with nine.

Mededovic, DeLara, and Nichole Lopatin were named to the all-

tournament team.

Lake Park handed the Wolves their only tourney loss, 49-37, last Friday. Julia Easter netted 12 points in the loss; DeLara and Jalynn Estrada each added eight.

Mededovic had seven rebounds and Nichole Lopatin six steals for the Wolves.

On Nov. 22, the Wolves crushed Maine West, 43-18. Estrada led all scorers with 14, Lopatin had nine and Mededovic eight. The Wolves beat Proviso West on Nov. 20 at Hoffman Estates, 43-40. Lopatin, who hit two crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter, scored 11 points as the Wolves overcame a 24-11 halftime deficit. Kaylie Dyer added nine points, and Easter scored seven of her eight points in the final period. Mededovic had six rebounds.

Maine South tangled with Wheeling at Wheeling in its season-opener on Nov. 18, and bowed to the Wildcats, 50-42. Sam Fagenholz sank four three-pointers and finished with 13 points. Jackie Ostojic added nine points, and

Nina Anderson had team-highs of seven rebounds and four assists.

The Hawks began play in the Bison Classic tournament Nov. 20, and were handed a 52-34 loss by Buffalo Grove. Riley Eckhart was the leading scorer for Maine South with eight points. Olivia Latreille grabbed eight rebounds.

Anderson scored 13 points and had five rebounds Nov. 22 vs. Mother McAuley, but it wasn’t enough as McAuley won, 60-51.

Fagenholz finished with nine points, and Latreille had seven boards.

The Hawks picked up their first victory of the year, whipping Grayslake, 56-34, on Nov. 25.

Eckhart was the scoring leader with 13 points, and Fagenholz chipped in with 11 points and six assists.

Maine East, the defending CSL North champions, faced Vernon Hills in its season-opener on Nov. 17 and fell, 67-45. Janelle AlbaGarner netted 17 points and Kelli Lindberg 11, while Alba-Garner’s sister, Lauryn, scored nine.

Brad Sznajder, Benet Jacob Baker, Downers South Nate Gunn, Minooka Quincy Woods, Bolingbrook Isaac Lane, Bolingbrook Quran Spillman, Niles West Brandon Costantino, Niles West Charles Hunter, Romeoville Kyle Henderson, Joliet West Tommy Bazarek, Maine South Matt Galanopolous, Niles West Jacob Huff. Bolingbrook Julian Huff, Bolingbrook D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville Kelvin Jones, Romeoville Alex Tibble, Joliet West Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West Jake Czerniakowski, Minooka Vinny Labus, Maine South Woody Corey, Maine East Cody Viertel, Plainfield South Passing TDs Alex Tibble, Joliet West Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

John Carnagio, Minooka 8 Jeremy Quade, Lockport 8 Jack Sznajder, Benet 6 Kelvin Jones, Romeoville 5 Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central 4 Tackles Danny Saracco, Plainfield South 151 Tuf Borland, Bolingbrook 148 Charley Weidenbach, Benet 113 Woody Corey, Maine East 105 George Corey, Maine East 101 Michael Connolly, Downers South 84 Julian Huff, Bolingbrook 82 Justin Brandon, Romeoville 76 Jake Kilma, Joliet Central 72 Luke Derouin, Plainfield Central 72 M. Key, Joliet Central 69 Patrick McCarthy, Benet 67 Jacob Huff. Bolingbrook 67 S. Brown-Washington, Joliet Central 65 D. Gallegos, Joliet Central 65 Jake Johnson, Plainfield Central 63 Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame 63 A. Gooch, Joliet Central 62 Jacob Dailey, Romeoville 62 Vinny Labus, Maine South 61 Anthony Hernandez, Romeoville 55

Trevor Smeets, Plainfield Central Evan Stingily, Romeoville Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central Jake Semlow, Lockport Blake Parzych, Minooka Charles Hunter, Romeoville Mack Cooney, Benet Sacks George Corey, Maine East Daniel Manning, Plainfield East Blake Parzych, Minooka Daniel Jackson, Plainfield East Jake Kilma, Joliet Central Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame David Neilands, Maine South Julian Huff, Bolingbrook Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central Cody Conway, Plainfield North Evan Stingily, Romeoville Brian Brand, Notre Dame Michael Connolly, Downers South INT D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville Anthony Kopel, Romeoville Tim Simon, Notre Dame Collin Talkie, Joliet West Derrius Rodgers, Lockport

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q & a with local athletes

Featuring

Jalen Jones

Joliet central Basketball

Favorite thing about Twitter?

You can meet people you never met and interact with other people.

Favorite follow and why? the school’s social fan base. it brings a good feel for sports.

andreW mccuTchen

Favorite athlete to follow? Kevin durant Have you Tweeted to a celebrity and have they replied? i tweeted to James blackmon, the shooting guard for indiana university and he talked to me, so that was good.

how many games will the bears win the rest of the year (after cowboys game)?

ansWers: 0 1 2 3

lEWIS WoMEN’S HooPS @lEWISWBBAll “rollins thanksgiving tourney champs!”

@hear_the_beard: ex Joliet west lb Koran harvards next Captain.

BGSu ATHlETICS @BGATHlETICSE “bGsu men’s basketball: richaun holmes Named maC east men’s basketball player of the week.”

FRESH @ANDREWFRANZEN55 “Congrats to my man @trevorstumpe on the mVp of the tournament. Keep balling out bro ”

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Candy Cane Lane Shoppe.

At the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. This kids-only store is geared for the junior shopper. Inside, your child will be able to buy that special gift for family members, pets, friends, or neighbors.

Elves will be on hand to assist with the purchase and even help shoppers wrap their gifts. This is a great opportunity to learn how fun it is to give presents. Hours: Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.; Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.; and Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

december 5 An After Hours Evening of Jazz.

6-9 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. Enjoy some holiday favorites and memorable jazz music performed by the Maine East Jazz Band at 6 p.m., followed by a performance by the Jazz Band’s director and his own band,The Luke Malewicz Quintet.

Refreshments will be available at intermission.

For more information, call 847-663-1234 or visit www.nileslibrary.org.

DECEMBER 7

The Many Moods of Christmas. 3 p.m. at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 320 S. Elmhurst Ave., Mount Prospect.

The Northwest Choral Society (“NWCS”), under the direction of artistic director Alan Wellman, will present its first concert of the season, entitled “The Many Moods of Christmas.” The concert will feature Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, along with Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett’s popular arrangement of eighteen Christmas carols grouped into four suites entitled The Many Moods of Christmas. For more information, visit Northwest Choral Society at www. nwchoralsociety.org.

DECEMBER 12

Gingerbread House Decorating. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge.

Come and decorate your very own gingerbread house. All the

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The Many Moods of Christmas.

7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division St., River Forest. The Northwest Choral Society, under the direction of artistic director Alan Wellman, will present its first concert of the season, entitled “The Many Moods of Christmas.”

The concert will feature Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, along with Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett’s popular arrangement of eighteen Christmas carols grouped into four suites entitled The Many Moods of Christmas.

For more information, visit Northwest Choral Society at www.nwchoralsociety. org.

cookies, candy, and frosting is provided. Just bring your imagination.

Registration required.Cost: Resident $27/ nonresident $30. For more information or to register, visit w w w. p a r k r i d g e p a r kd i s t r i c t . com or call 847-692-5127.

Holiday Concert Extravaganza. 7 p.m. at Maine South High School, 1111 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge. For more information, visit south. maine207.org.

DECEMBER 13

Breakfast with Santa.

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the HLC banquet room. Join Santa for his annual breakfast buffet with Niles Park District. Every year, Santa makes a stop at the Howard Leisure Center, to enjoy breakfast, visit, and of course pictures with the children. It’s a jolly time.

Register early, spaces fill up fast! All adults and children in attendance must register for this event. Fee: Residents $10/ nonresident $12. To register,

december 7

Grinch’s Candy Cane Hunt.

1:30-3 p.m. at the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge.

The Grinch discovered that Santa’s elves have hidden red and white candy canes along with some specialty canes at one of their favorite places – Maine Park! The Grinch is planning to find all of Santa’s candy canes and turn them green. The event begins with the story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” inside the Maine Park gym. Then attendees head outside to find all the candy canes hidden in the park.

visit www.niles-parks.org.

Santa’s Holiday Express.

10:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Santa and his holiday crew as they sing songs, talk with Santa, play games and enjoy face painting.

Please bring a nut-free sack lunch to enjoy as Santa reads us a story. Attendees will stay on Santa’s Holiday Express train all the way to Santa’s barn (Harvard) where it turns around and heads back home to Park Ridge at the Dee Road station. Times are subject to change with Metra. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. Fee: Residents $21/ nonresident $31. For more information or to register, visit w w w. p a r k r i d g e p a r kd i s t r i c t . com or call 847-692-5127.

DECEMBER 14

Skate with Santa. 1-2 p.m. at the Oakton Ice Arena, 2800 W. Oakton, Park Ridge. All Ages. Complimentary candy canes for all kids who attend.

All skaters will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to

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MineCraft Monday.

4:30-5:15 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles.

Grades 3-5 are welcome to register to try your hand at the monthly MineCraft Monday challenge. Meet in the new computer training lab on the lower level.

For more information and to register, call 847663-1234 or visit www. nileslibrary.org.

Christmas Markets of Europe.

7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. Librarian Cecilia Cygnar will take you on a photographic tour of Europe’s most amazing Christmas markets, including Bruges, Cologne, and Vienna.

For more information and to register, call 847663-1234 or visit www. nileslibrary.org.

a Chicago Wolves hockey game.

For more information, visit w w w. p a r k r i d g e p a r kd i s t r i c t . com or call 847-692-5127.

Winter Concert. 2-4 p.m. at Maine East High School, 2601 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge.

For more information, visit east.maine207.org.

Holiday Exhibition.

4:40-8 p.m. at the Oakton Ice Arena, 2800 W. Oakton, Park Ridge. Don’t miss this special exhibition featuring participants from Oakton Ice Arena’s Competitive Edge and Learn-To-Skate programs skating to holiday themed music. For more information, visit www. parkridgeparkdistrict.com or call 847-692-5127.

DECEMBER 19

Swim with Santa. 6-8 p.m. at the Park Ridge Park District’s Community Center, 1515 W. Touhy Ave. Santa is spending an evening at the Community Center Pool relaxing before

his big day. Join Santa to swim, sing holiday songs, and play reindeer games. Don’t miss your last chance to tell Santa what good girls and boys you have been all year. Fee: Residents $6/nonresident $9. For more information or to register, visit w w w. p a r k r i d g e p a r kd i s t r i c t . com or call 847-692-5127.

DECEMBER 21

Santa Skate. 2:30-4 p.m. at IceLand, 8435 Ballard, Niles.

Come to IceLand and skate with Santa and his elves to Holiday songs. Event is for children, adults and families.

Fee: $5, Skate Rental: $3. For more information, call 847967-6633 or visit www.nilesparks.org.

DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve Skate.

Noon-2 p.m. at IceLand, 8435 Ballard, Niles. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at IceLand. Fun music, hats, noise makers and games for the kids. Countdown

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Dave Says

Bills incoming at wrong half of the month You won’t be able to fix this in just one month, but there is a long-term solution By dave ramsey dave says

www.daveramsey.com @DaveRamsey

Dear Dave, My husband and I are following your plan, and we’re trying to reconcile our on-paper budget with what’s going on in our bank

account. Most of our bills are due the first half of the month, but we receive most of our income during the second half of the month. Can you help us figure out what to do?

Kathy Dear Kathy, If you’re actually making a budget and sticking to it, what you’re describing is a cash flow bind. You are in charge of your budget until it’s on paper. Once it’s on paper, it has to accurately represent reality.

In your reality, that means a cash flow strain on the first checks and extra money on the second checks.

You won’t be able to fix this in just one month, but there is a longterm solution. Move some of the money from your second checks into the first half of the next month.

By doing this, you’ll start running

from the fifteenth to the $53,000 a year, and we’re fifteenth instead of from trying to get out of debt. the first to the first. It will We have $35,000 in debt, help you stay ahead and and most of that is on our avoid getting pinched. truck. I’d like to go back The second part of this to school and become an equation is that you are in ultrasound technician, so charge of your budget. The we’ll have more money. budget does not become Dave Says Do you think this is a good money advice by the boss of you until you get dave ramsey idea? it done. When everything Sarah is written and agreed on by Dear Sarah, you and your husband, that’s when Getting more education is always the budget becomes the boss. You a good idea. For starters, I’d begin can’t come home with a new shirt doing some research to find out or a new purse and hope it fits into what ultrasound technicians in the plan. The budget has to be the your area are earning. Then, look plumb line by which you build your into the cost of training at a nearby finances straight and true! school.

—Dave But I would only recommend starting school after you guys have School cost versus done some work and cleaned up salary your finances. You’ve got a bunch of debt hanging over your heads, and Dear Dave, My husband and I both work the truck you mentioned is a big two jobs. Together we make about part of the problem.

Sell the truck and move down to something very inexpensive to drive for a little while. Then tear into the remainder of the debt and get it paid off as fast as you can. After that, save up a bunch of money so you can go to school debt-free.

I know that may seem like a long time before you can start school, but chances are you can get this done in less than two years. And trust me, going to school debt-free will feel a whole lot better than having another bunch of payments buzzing around your heads for years to come!

—Dave

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

computer tech

Crypto viruses are something to fear Virus encrypts files, demands ransom and antivirus will not help

By John Becker computer tech

www.medofficesystems.com. @BugleNewspapers

I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but I have another warning to issue, this time about the “crypto” type of viruses.

These crypto viruses sound like fiction but are all too real.

Technically, this breed is not a virus per se, as it does not delete files or cause damage to the computer itself. But what it does is perhaps worse than deleting or damaging files.

Why are crypto viruses worse?

There are effective and wellknown recovery techniques for deleted or damaged files, but there is no fix for encrypted files.

Encryption is a technique that uses a mathematical algorithm to take a digital file, add a “secret code,” scramble the contents and then save the scrambled file. The scramble is done in a way that makes deciphering the scramble impossible without knowing the secret code.

never pay the ransom for Encryption, when those reasons alone, but used properly, protects also because these attacks your digital files from will continue with the more hackers. I use encryption money these criminals to scramble files I need to make. send via email.

But when hackers are doing the scrambling, john becker How do I avoid getting it is used against you to computer tech this type of virus? make your files unusable and held for ransom. This The answer of how to is what the Cryptolocker, Cryptowall avoid CryptoLocker or TorLocker and TorLocker viruses do. After one is the same advice I always give: of these hits your system, your data If anything looks or seems odd, files, pictures and music files are don’t do it. Don’t click on random, unusable until “unlocked.” unwanted pop-ups while surfing This is where the hackers make websites, don’t click links in emails their money: You have to purchase and don’t open email attachments the unlock code for varying before first scanning them with an amounts (typically $300-$500) antivirus scanner. from the hackers. The hackers are quite brazen, leaving complete How can I protect my data? instructions of what they did and what you must do to get your This one gets complicated. First, files back. They can afford to be having a backup of your data on brazen because they hide behind some other device like a flash disk anonymous “bitcoin” websites to or backup disk is always a good get paid. start. Having a cloud backup is If you don’t pay, your files remain also good, however, if you suspect scrambled forever. If you do pay, you you may have CryptoLocker or will get the unlock code back but TorLocker, stop your cloud backup now your credit card information immediately. The encrypted files is in the hands of hackers, and will be uploaded to your cloud sometimes the unlock code does backup and will be equally useless not work. as the copies on your disk.

I strongly recommend that you

Won’t my anti-virus stop this?

Short answer: No. Because CryptoLocker and TorLocker require cryptology software to be installed, it requires active user input to do so. This is not something that automatically installs itself, as the user has to perform some action to allow it to be installed.

In other words, when the user clicks “OK” to an e-mail attachment or some pop-up box, Crypto-orTorLocker has a free pass to install.

When the user clicks OK, it means OK to everything on the computer, allowing the crypto virus to shut off or bypass antivirus software completely.

One more thing CryptoLocker and TorLocker can actively search shared folders and network drives, and travel across networks to other machines. If one of these gets into your home or business network, one infection on one computer can encrypt all of your files on each computer.

John Becker is owner of Medical Office Systems, LLC, a provider of computer and technical services to medical offices and local businesses. www. medofficesystems.com.

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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420.

Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center.

Advanced registration is required for programs.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center.

more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

Social Bridge players needed!

Every Tuesday, 12:30pm, contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information.

Table Tennis is now at the NSC! Come on in, and play some Table Tennis, also known as Ping Pong! Stop in at the Front Desk for more information.

Niles Rhythm Band members needed!

Keep a beat or sing along!

Everyone is welcome to join this fun band. Call 847-5888420 for more information.

Stop in and check out the NEW Media Center!

There are 10 new laptops, and an iPad. Volunteer Assistance!

Drop-in Hours: • Mondays, 1-3 p.m.

• Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

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Tax Volunteers Needed!

• 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.

Volunteers are needed for the AARP Tax Aide Program.

If you are interested in being trained to be an electronic filer, please contact Kelly Mickle at (847)588-8420. Training takes place in early January. Tax appointments are scheduled from early February through mid-April.

Got the dot?

It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers.

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash.

This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For

Park Ridge

Camelot at the Drury Lane Theatre Thursday, Dec. 11,10:30 a.m.5 p.m. $65Mw/$70NM Adapted from T.H. White’s novel, The Once and Future King.

Camelot is a valiant Broadway musical that will transport audiences to the magical and mythical days of medieval England.

The legendary characters King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Sir Lancelot and Merlin come alive in this exciting tale of love and chivalry. The classic production features a lush, romantic score including “If Ever I Would Leave You”, “Camelot”, “How To Handle a Woman”, “Follow Me”.

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Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge

volunteers needed

Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing

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

assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

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

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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: 1st Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, crossstitch, 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.

the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center as we celebrate the holidays together at Fountain Blue! Voytek Falendysz will perform your favorite holiday tunes after we enjoy a delicious lunch including you choice of Champagne Chicken or Beef Medallions. We will also have a raffle for your chance to win great prizes. Contact the Senior Center at 847-692-3597 for more information. Fee is $38 M/$40 Guest

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The Nutcracker Tuesday, Dec. 23, noon-6 p.m.

The Joffrey Ballet proudly presents Chicago’s most beloved holiday tradition! By the time the first act’s Land of Snow scene draws to a close, the stage is a true winter wonderland, complete with reigning Snow King, Queen and Prince, an ensemble of female Snowflakes, male Snow Winds, a chorus of tiny Snow Tree Angels holding flickering candles, and a theatrical snowfall. Transportation and tickets included.

Minimal walking. Departs from the Senior Center. Contact the Senior Center at 847-692-3597 for more information. Fee is $90 M/$99 Guest.

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center

Annual Holiday Party

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 12:30-3 p.m.

Join all of your friends from

Volunteer opportunities

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays 999 Civic Center Drive Niles, IL 60714

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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

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

locally and worldwide.

Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847588-8420 for more information.

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.

Holiday Dixieland Celebration Luncheon & Concert Thursday, Dec. 4, 11:45 a.m.

– 2 p.m.

Enjoy this festive luncheon and concert just in time for the holiday season with the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Trio.

This eclectic group specializes in Dixieland jazz and popular standards from the 20’s through the 40’s and 50’s. Come enjoy fun, lively music and a delicious lunch from Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop, which includes quartered fried chicken, corn

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Norwood Crossing hosts ‘The Story of Chocolate’ Making the presentation will be Danielle DiCristafano, a representative of Fannie May in Park Ridge What draws people to chocolate candy, and what makes it a popular gift? Find out the answers to these and other interesting questions by attending the Timely Talk, “The Story of Chocolate ,” that will be presented at 2:00 p.m., on Dec. 10, at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago.

seniors | from page 21 muffins with honey butter, garden salad, collard greens, mashed potatoes, and coleslaw. $12 member; $15 non-member.

Call 847.470.5223 to register.

The Battle of the Bulge Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1–2:30 p.m.

The Battle of the Bulge was Western Europe’s largest battle of the Second World War and eventually involved over one million combatants. Yet German plans for turning the tide of the war were defeated by just small groups of American soldiers who were in the ‘right place at

During construction, entrance to Norwood Crossing is from the back parking lot.

Making the presentation will be Danielle DiCristafano, a representative of Fannie May in Park Ridge.

In the talk, you will hear about the origins of chocolate, different types of candies, the

the right time,’ and frequently made the ultimate sacrifice.

Award-winning author Robert Mueller remembers these places and the men who beat Hitler’s last desperate gamble. $9 member; $12 non-member.

Call 847.470.5223 to register.

Beyond Schindler’s List: Secret Lives Thursday, Dec. 11, 1–3:30 p.m.

Before World War II there were more than 1.5 million Jewish children living in Europe. After the Holocaust less than one in ten of them had survived.

Secret Lives is an awardwinning film that documents an emotional journey through time and place, exploring the complicated history of hidden children during the Holocaust.

The effect that hiding had on the children, their families, and rescuers is highlighted, and a variety of surprising experiences and realities are revealed in this extraordinary film. $9 member; $12 non-

history of Fannie May, and why special candies are associated with specific occasions.

A question and answer session will follow, refreshments will be served and a variety of candies will be available for sampling.

In addition, select boxes of candies will be available for purchase at a discount, and discount coupons will also be available.

To RSVP for this special program, please call (773) 577-5323, or email info@ norwoodcrossing.org.

member. Call 847.470.5223 to register.

A Laugh A Day Friday, Dec. 12, 1-2 p.m.

Laughter therapy is a wellrecognized tool for healing and maintaining good mental health. Laughter can increase cardiovascular endurance, relieve stress, and release endorphins, which provide natural pain relief. Join certified laughter leader and member of the World Laughter Tour, Kathy Kanter, as she demonstrates how to prevent ‘hardening of the attitudes’ and gives you tools to incorporate techniques into your daily routines. No fee.

Call 847.470.5223 to register.

The Center of Concern The mission of The Center of Concern is to provide housing assistance, support services, and counseling for seniors, the disabled, and others in need,

calendar | from page 17 and toast at “midnight.” Event is for children, adults and families. Fee: $5, Skate Rental: $3. For more information, call 847-967-6633 or visit www. niles-parks.org.

New Year’s Eve 100th Anniversary Celebration. 5-8 p.m. at the Park Ridge Park District’s Community Center, 1515 W. Touhy Ave. Kick off the New Year family style!

Bring out the whole family for a

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In the talk, you will hear about the origins of chocolate, different types of candies, the history of Fannie May, and why special candies are associated with specific occasions.

enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday.

Volunteers needed

Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment.

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

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

Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

Call Tracey at 847-823-0453 or email Tholmes@centerofconcern. org. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

Calendar of Events Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through

fabulous New Year’s Eve event.

Enjoy together a fantastic dinner & dessert buffet, DJ entertainment, inflatables, tot play area, miniature golf, and of course, a fabulously fun countdown to midnight (8pm).

Grab your family and friends and sign up today to guarantee your spot in this wonderful New Year’s event. This is a family oriented event, alcohol is not permitted. Fee is per person and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

No at-the-door registration.

Registration deadline: December 20. Fee: Residents/

Wills and Powers of Attorney

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Proper preparation is critical to keep you and your family safe during the winter months Now that the cold weather has arrived, it’s a good time to review winter safety. While this time of year brings lots of outdoor fun, including skiing, sledding and skating, there is the ever-present risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

Hypothermia develops when a person’s body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This typically happens when children are left to play for prolonged periods in the cold, especially if their clothes get wet. It should be noted that hypothermia can occur more quickly in children than in adults.

Signs of hypothermia begin with shivering and progress to lethargy, confusion and poor coordination.

If a child begins to shiver and has chills they should be taken indoors

immediately, wet clothing should be removed and replaced with warm blankets. If the child exhibits any degree of clumsiness, slurred speech or lethargy, call 911 at once.

Frostbite occurs when the skin and outer layers of tissue actually freeze.

Extremities such as fingers, toes and ears are most at risk for frostbite. The area may start to burn or feel numb and will appear gray or pale and may blister.

If frostbite develops, the affected area should be placed in warm (not hot) water. If the ears, nose or lips seem to be frostbitten, warm washcloths can be applied. Do NOT rub the affected area.

After a few minutes of exposure to warm water, dry the area and cover with warm clothing. Give the person something warm to drink. If the numbness or burning continues for more than a few minutes - call your doctor immediately.

The risk of house fires also increases with cold weather. Make sure holiday decorations are placed away from heaters and fireplaces and check the wires on light strings for fraying or bad connections. Keep electric or kerosene space heaters away from flammable materials, such as curtains or furniture. Additionally, yearly chimney inspections and cleanings are a must for homes that use a fireplace or woodstove. Check all smoke detectors to make sure they have fresh batteries and that they are functioning properly.

Homes should also be fitted with carbon monoxide detectors, as the gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It is produced by wood or gasfueled appliances, such as heaters, stoves, water heaters, or dryers, that do not burn properly. Symptoms of CO poisoning include prolonged headache and feeling extremely tired. If multiple people are experiencing these symptoms, leave the house and contact emergency services.

proper clothing Infants and children must be dressed warmly for outdoor activities. The most effective strategy is to focus on layers. Have children wear several layers, with at least one being filled with down or some type of manmade insulation material. A good rule of thumb for younger kids is to dress them in one more layer than an adult would wear in the same weather conditions.

A warm hat and boots are a must, and try to encourage family members to wear mittens, as they are warmer than gloves.

Additionally, parents with young infants should resist the temptation to snuggle their children with blankets or quilts as these can be associated with suffocation deaths and are linked to sudden infant death syndrome.

winter travel tips Winter in Chicago frequently brings difficult road conditions due to snow and ice. Inexperienced drivers should consider staying home during extreme weather or consider practice driving in an empty parking lot. For families needing to travel, remember to clean snow off taillights and headlights, and watch out for slow-moving vehicles, such as snowplows.

Additionally, consider preparing a car emergency kit with the following items: Snow brush and an ice scraper, bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction in the snow, first aid kit, blanket, flashlight and batteries, nonperishable snack foods, candle and matches, and cup to melt snow for water.

If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Run the heater occasionally to keep warm, but avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by making sure your tailpipe is not blocked by snow or other debris.

outdoor activities Outdoor activities can provide great family memories but can lead to danger if not done safely. Parents should make sure sledding hills are not too steep; clear of rocks, trees or other obstructions; and away from vehicle traffic. The safest way to ride is sitting up because there is less risk of head injury, and it is better to have a sled that can be steered.

For ice skaters, manmade rinks are the best choice. For families that want to skate on a pond or a lake, be sure the ice is at least 4 to 6 inches thick with no holes or soft spots.

Dr. Adam Aronson, MD, is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 6765394 or. www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

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