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Student talks about Maine West hazing and then sodomized him with their fingers and foreign objects.

The lawsuit goes on to claim On Jan. 3, one of the four that several weeks later, a similar Maine West High School students incident once again occurred, who said they were hazed which led him to quit the team. inappropriately came forward to In the public statement, the speak about the experience. plaintiff said that his coach, Identified as John Doe C, Michael Divincenzo, would the former Maine West High wink before or after the hazings School soccer player claims that happened and believed the coach teammates knew what was s ex u a l l y obody needs to go going on. He abused him also said he was during a hazing through what I went too embarrassed ritual. He says through, because it’s and ashamed he hopes his to tell anyone lawsuit will not good. It’s not a way of what had prevent further happened to of life.” incidents like him.

Abused student the one he M a i n e experienced.

Township High “Nobody needs to go through School District 207 suspended what I went through, because Divincenzo without pay, pending it’s not good,” he said publicly on the dismissal process this past television.“It’s not a way of life.”

December. Shortly after, he sent At the time of the alleged a request to the school district incident, John Doe C was an for a hearing on the matter to incoming freshman who was challenge his dismissal. promoted to the varsity team Additionally, supporters of while attending a summer Divincenzo and another coach soccer camp with some of his named in the lawsuit, Emilio teammates.

Rodriguez, had organized a Jan. The lawsuit filed last month in 1 event via a Facebook page, Cook County Circuit Court claims “Support for Divo and Coach the plaintiff was on a group run Rodriguez.,” However, it was when older teammates tackled canceled due to low turnout. him to the ground, pushed his face into the grass, held him down ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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Vol. 57 No. 14

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Niles Police Chief Dean Strzelecki, left, and Mayor Robert Callero, right, pose with Christopher Koch and Kelley Dolan after the two officers were sworn in.

Niles hires two new police officers

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Two new Niles Police officers were sworn in to replace two that had retired last year.

Officers Kelley Dolan and Christopher Koch were sworn in Jan. 3, and the two new Niles police officers will head to Wheaton for a 12week training academy at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage.

The program, applies diverse training experiences and training strategies to prepare recruits to be qualified police officers. Classroom and practical training are central to the program, and all instructors are state certified and currently active in their fields of expertise.

During the program, students are required to take part in several practical scenarios that include traffic stops, crimes in progress, building

searches, court testimony, street stops and a variety of everyday situations common to police work.

A regularly scheduled strength and aerobic program is conducted during the academy program. Defensive tactics, along with other techniques, including verbal judo, are part of the curriculum. The firearms program is set up with all instructors being master firearms certified and full-time law enforcement officers.

After their training, they will be certified as police officers in Illinois.

Following training, they will return to the Niles Police Department for a 14-week field training program. If they complete it successfully, they will be released into full service as police officers. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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News Feats of Fitness health seminar kicks off 2013 at Golf Mill Shopping Center Feat of Fitness, a monthly health seminar that takes place in Center Court at Golf Mill Shopping Center every second Wednesday of each month from January through October, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. is getting a facelift.

The program has added new sponsors and events, creating a fun and friendly atmosphere to improve personal wellbeing.

Feats of Fitness Health Seminars are free programs open to registered members.

You can become a member by completing an application at the Golf Mill Shopping Center

Customer Service Center.

Each month a new speaker and topic is featured at the seminar.

For the January 2013 kick off, Daniela Kelemen of KDA Wellness Center and Nutrition Club will discuss nutritional health in the New Year.

The 2013 program line is expanded to include free bingo after the health seminar where winners receive instant prizes for members only.

Other perks for Feats of Fitness members include coffee and a light breakfast.

Sponsors of the program are Golf Mill Shopping Center, the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Maine Township Mainestreamers, Regency Rehabilitation Center and The Summit of Uptown.

Golf Mill Shopping Center is at 239 Golf Mill Center, Niles, at Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue.

For additional information, visit www.golfmill.com or call 847-699-1070.

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Niles Sister Cities elects new board

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The Niles Sister Cities organization on Jan. 3 restructured the organization by electing a new board in an effort to get more residents involved and distance themselves from the government of Niles.

Niles Village Attorney Joseph Annunzio said the newly reorganized Sister Cities group is set to become a non-profit corporation.

“Of course, (the village) will have a relationship with them, like we have a relationship with the Niles Historical Society,” Annunzio said. “The most important part is that there isn’t any current Niles official on the (Sister Cities) board.”

In the past, the Niles Sister Cities organization had separate financial accounts from the village, and Annunzio said the reorganization would make the lines between the village and the Sister Cities board more distinct.

“Nobody could say, for instance, that Sister Cities is

there so elected officials can go on vacation,” Annunzio clarified. “It’s just another way of delineating responsibilities so there’s no appearance of impropriety.”

Annunzio was referring to the three-day trip Niles Mayor Robert Callero, his wife Rita, former village manager George Van Geem and Annunzio went on to Pisa this past June. The trip to Pisa led some Niles citizens to wonder whether only officials were allowed to go on these types of trips and how the money was being spent.

The new board is headed by George Alpogianis, who has chaired the Greek component of the Sister Cities group.

Alpogianis was elected president to the Niles Sister Cities. In addition to now being president of the Sister Cities organization, Alpogianis is also running for village trustee in the April 2013 election. The other board members elected were Dr. D. Laske, Julie Genualdi, Elizabeth Kraus and Hee Kim. As the new president of the organization Alpogianis

said he wants to see more citizens get involved with the organization’s events and dayto-day operations. He said he hoped people who don’t have ties to village government would be more inclined to participate now.

“I don’t want this turning into a political dog and pony show,” Alpogianis said. “Sister Cities is to promote the goodness of citizens in different cities and countries. It’s supposed to promote education and commerce.”

The village has four Sister Cities: Nafplion, Greece; Pisa, Italy; Leixlip, Ireland; and Limanowa, Poland.

Alpogianis said he feels that separating the Sister Cities’ finances from the village’s is a good start, but that the organization’s relationship with the village is still being worked out.

“We need to do some research and find out how other villages handle their relationships with Sister Cities,” he said. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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ONGOING 9 Annual Community Food Drive. The Village of Niles & Niles Fire Department announce the official kickoff to the 9th annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve/Village of Niles Toys for Tots Drive & Community Food Drive. Niles locations will be collecting non-perishable food items benefiting Niles Family Services and new toy donations during regular business hours beginning November 5 thru December 16, 2012. For more information, call 847-588-6800. th

TOPS. 5-7 p.m. every Monday at the Niles Park District Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles. This not-for-profit weight loss organization meets every Monday. Visitors are welcome.

For more information contact Sandie at 847-691-7122.

FISH Seeking Volunteers.

Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments.

To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761.

Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library.A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409.

Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest).

Free parking is available in the attached parking garage.

For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470.

Calendar Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Got finals? Don’t study alone! Gather with friends to take advantage of free printing, WiFi, refreshments and more. For grades 7-12. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

personal stories and discuss current events and other topics chosen by the group.

For more information contact Darlene at 847-663-6433. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

ESL Club. 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. New English speakers are invited to join this conversation club to practice speaking English. Meet people from all over the world to share personal stories and discuss current events and other topics chosen by the group.

For more information contact Darlene at 847-663-6433. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

Second Sunday Special: See a Juggler, Be a Juggler! 2 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Experience the TotalParticipation & Interactive Juggling, Balancing, and Circus Arts Workshop where YOU become the Juggler! Jason Kollum is our talented guest for this ages 5 and up show. Pick up free tickets at the Youth Services Desk ½ hour ahead of time; space is limited. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

Clarence Culver Spelling Bee. Clarence Culver School will be holding its annual Culver Spelling Bee at 7 p.m.

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Bibliobop Dance Party. 10 a.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Join us for an hour of songs and handson musical activities that will help children develop motor, listening, and literacy skills. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

Teen Study Hall. 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Got finals? Don’t study alone! Gather with friends to take advantage of free printing, WiFi, refreshments and more. For grades 7-12. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS:Take Off Pounds Sensibly.

Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847729-2530 for more information.

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Shakespeare After Hours Film Discussion: “Shakespeare in Love”. 7 to 10 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. When Will Shakespeare needs passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writer’s block, a secret romance with the beautiful Lady Viola starts the words flowing like never before! Members of The Shakespeare Project will be on hand for discussion for each film. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

JANUARY 12 Serbian Storytime. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Hey preschoolers, come one and all to share stories and songs in another language (with a bit of English). For ages 2 and up with grownup.

Craft and snack included. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

JANUARY 13 Teen Study Hall. 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Niles Public

JANUARY 15 Jim Schwantz, NFL’s Unsung Hero. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Former Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboy football player, Jim Schwantz speaks about his days playing football, receiving the NFL’s Unsung Hero Award and winning Super Bowl XXX with Dallas. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

Teen Study Hall. 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Got finals? Don’t study alone! Gather with friends to take advantage of free printing, WiFi, refreshments and more. For grades 7-12. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

ESL Club. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. New English speakers are invited to join this conversation club to practice speaking English. Meet people from all over the world to share

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Closed Captioned New Releases: “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”. 2 to 4:15 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles.

When seven seniors decide to ‘outsource’ their retirement to a resort in far-off India, friendship and romance blossom in the most unexpected ways. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

Niles’ Songwriters. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Area songwriters are invited to bring original songs to share and get feedback from others in the group. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

Reading with Rover. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Does your child need to build confidence when reading out loud? Our friendly dogs are great listeners, always positive and always fun to relax with. For kids in grades K+ (beginning to advanced readers). Call 847663-6622 or drop by Youth Services to sign up for a 20-min slot. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

JANUARY 18 Sizzling Hot Jazz on a Cold Night. 8 p.m. at the park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Ave. The Great Hall at Park Ridge Community Church will be transformed into an intimate nightclub, featuring distinguished local jazz musician Kent Wehman and a sizzling ensemble of Bruce Nelson, Mike Levin, Tim Seisser and Neal Wehman. This fabulous concert will include jazz classics by Charlie Parker, Pat Metheny and W. C. Handy.

This is a downtown kind of night without the traffic, prices, or parking. Friday is Family Night when tickets for children

and students are $10 and adult tickets are only $30 in advance or $35 at the door.All tickets for Saturday night’s performance are $30 per person in advance or $35 ! at the door. Tickets may be ordered by calling the church office at 847-823-3164.

Drinks and light edibles will be available for purchase at the concert. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Cabaret seating is limited so make your reservations now.

Shakespeare Project of Chicago: “A Woman Killed With Kindness”. 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles.

Critically acclaimed among Thomas Heywood’s works is this drama of property and marriage, adultery and revenge first performed in 1603.

Performed here as a theatrical reading by professional actors of the Shakespeare Project of Chicago. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

JANURY 19 Sizzling Hot Jazz on a Cold Night. 8 p.m. at the park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Ave. The Great Hall at Park Ridge Community Church will be transformed into an intimate nightclub, featuring distinguished local jazz musician Kent Wehman and a sizzling ensemble of Bruce Nelson, Mike Levin, Tim Seisser and Neal Wehman. This fabulous concert will include jazz classics by Charlie Parker, Pat Metheny and W. C. Handy.

This is a downtown kind of night without the traffic, prices, or parking. Friday is Family Night when tickets for children and students are $10 and adult tickets are only $30 in advance or $35 at the door.All tickets for Saturday night’s performance are $30 per person in advance or $35 ! at the door. Tickets may be ordered by calling the church office at 847-823-3164.

Drinks and light edibles will be available for purchase at the concert. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Cabaret seating is limited so make your reservations now. eBook & eReader Fair. 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Do you own an ereader or are you trying to decide which device is best for you? Drop by to try a variety of devices from Sony, Nook, Kindle, and iPad. See CAELNDAR, page 5

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

JANUARY 21 Mancala Workshop. 2 to3:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Make your own Mancala set, learn the history of the game, play with the sets we create, and have a mini Mancala Tournament.

For kids in grades K-8. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

Stretch, Bend, Breathe: Yoga for Kids. 4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Learn yoga poses and breathing techniques and feel relaxed and energized afterward. For kids in grades K-8. For more information, visit

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eBook & eReader Fair. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Do you own an ereader or are you trying to decide which device is best for you?

Drop by to try a variety of devices from Sony, Nook, Kindle, and iPad. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

Astronaut Training Camp.

4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Do you have what it takes to join the next crew headed into to stratosphere?

Please contact launch headquarters at 847-663-6622 to register. For kids in grades K-4. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

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International Film Series: “A Separation” (Persian). 2 to 4:15 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. A married couple has to decide whether to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a parent who has Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit www.

Windows 8 for Beginners.

10 a.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Curious about the newest version of Windows or want to learn how to effectively use your new Windows 8 powered PC? A live demo lecture will be followed by a Q&A session. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

Saturday Family Movie: “Madagascar 3”. 2 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles.

Join us for a free big-screen movie and a movie treat! For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

JANUARY 28 Lego Club. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Join us on the 4th Monday of each month to create Lego masterpieces at our Lego Club. For kids in grades K-8. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

JANUARY 29 Niles Needlers. 3 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Love to knit or crochet? Grab your latest project and join us in the Niles Library board room. For more information, visit www.

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Lyric Opera Lecture Series: La Boheme. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Learn about the operas, the composers and the performances while listening to excerpts from recordings of the operas in the 2012-2013 schedule. For more information, visit www. nileslibrary.org or call 847-6631234.

JANUARY 30 Early Out @ The Library.

12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Out of school early today? Test drive our ereaders and tablets, take a tour of the Niles Library and see what other cool stuff we have to offer teens! For more information, visit www.nileslibrary.org or call 847-663-1234.

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

Niles Albert L. Smith, 23, 2209 Vermont, Blue Island, was arrested Dec. 26 for retail theft at Golf Mill Shopping Center.

Joyce J. Williams, 70, 30 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, was arrested Dec. 28 at the Gold Mill Shopping Center for resisting a Niles police officer who requested a receipt for items in her shopping cart that she allegedly did not pay for.

A juvenile male, 17, of Chicago, was arrested Dec. 29 for a traffic violation on the 9100 block of Milwaukee and charged with NPD for driving without a license failure to dim high beams, improper lane use, no valid proof of insurance, possession of less than 10 grams of cannabis and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Josefina Yanez, 30, 3040 N. California, Chicago, was arrested Dec. 29 on the 7200 block of Milwaukee for not having a valid driver’s license after Niles

police saw her silver Honda’s diver side wheel separated from the front axel while driving down the street.

Improper Parking on Roadway/ DUI (Drugs)/No Valid DL/ No Valid Insurance/Possession of Controlled Substance.

Marybeth Talhami, 54, 6833 Concord, Niles, was arrested Dec. 30 for DUI while driving on the 5300 block of Touhy.

David Ruiz, 26, of the 5100 block of North Lotus, Chicago, was arrested at Touhy and Hamlin at 8:43 p.m. Dec. 29 for No Valid DL/No Valid Insurance/ Improper Lighting.

Jose M. Merino, 23, 2416 N. Menard, Chicago, was arrested on Dec. 30 for the illegal transportation of open alcohol and the violation of a court order of protection.

Steven L. Malok, 60, 8118 N. Octavia, Niles, was charged with Domestic Battery by Niles police Dec. 31 at his home.

Reyes Garcia-Jasso, 41, 5159 W. Fletcher, Chicago, was charged with domestic battery Dec. 31 at a commercial business on the 6200 block of Howard in Niles.

Sara J. Bostetter, 27, 6340 Capulina, Morton Grove, was arrested Dec. 31 for retail theft at a store on the 5600 block of Touhy.

A juvenile, 17, of Harvey, was charged Jan. 1 at Golf Mill Center for retail theft.

Christopher A. Davis, 31, 4953 N. Montclare, Chicago was arrested on the 8900 block of Milwaukee

by Niles police on Jan. 1 following a traffic crash after officers discovered he was wanted on a Cook County warrant.

Park Ridge Jordan Pencille, 22, of the 2200 block of Parkside, Park Ridge, was arrested at Hamlin and Birch at 2:14 a.m. Dec. 29 for

Roman Panasiuk, 22, of the 2800 block of North McVicker, Chicago, was arrested in the 500 block of Halien at 5:58 a.m.

Dec. 30 for DUI/DWLS/No Valid Insurance.

Neil Hamil Jr., 21, of the 2200 block of Lyons St., Evanston, was arrested at Courtland and Crescent at 11:27 p.m. Dec. 30 for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Nicholas Bonnett, 26, of the 6500 block of Northwest Drive, Windsor Heights, Iowa, was arrested at Glenlake and Lincoln on at 11:25 p.m. Dec. 31 for Possession of Cannabis.

Joshua Trawver, 19, of the 0-100 block of West Granville, Park Ridge, was arrested at Glenlake and Lincoln at 11:25 p.m. Dec. 31 for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Released.

A 16 year-old Park Ridge boy was arrested at Grace and Peterson at 8:14 p.m. Jan. 1 for Possession of Cannabis/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Santino Stephan, 21, of the 7900 block of Kolmar, Skokie, was arrested at Devon and Courtland at 12:08 p.m. Jan. 1 for Squealing Tires/Speeding/ No Valid DL/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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Guest Columnist

Women and children last If there’s a symbol of our mixed up world, it’s the men on the Costa Concordia with its aptly named Captain Schettino (I don’t speak Italian, but my Italian friends say it’s pronounced like something you’d find on your front lawn).Most of them stepped over women and children in an effort to save themselves.

Contrast the chaos of the modern era with the calm, orderly events on the Titanic where men still practiced chivalry,and women and children went first (See the movie: “A Night to Remember,” and you’ll be ashamed you ever watched Cameron’s empty headed, topless wonder). A century ago, feminists told us that all the world’s troubles could be solved by easy sex and women’s “liberation.”The Costa Concordia certainly was liberating, wasn’t it ladies? Nothing like having your faced stepped on like an equal.

Liberals believe that all behaviors are simply “social constructs,” and in the mad

push for sexual equality, t h e y ’ v e embraced manhood for women and sissified our men.

Boys wear earrings like modern day Egyptian princesses. A haircut isn’t sufficient anymore, and they’re as likely to get a mani-pedi as to ask the mirror, “Do these jeans make me look fat?” Girls seem to believe that piercing an otherwise attractive face improves it.You’d think someone had pierced their brains. They tattoo exposed flesh in a return to the jungle life abandoned by their ancestors eons ago. Has a tree-climbing fad started yet?

The trouble is a normal person would call the liberal’s “social construct” reality. Men and women are different. If they weren’t, then why do the FBI, US Military and fire departments

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lower standards to let more women pass? The inane attempt at gender equality has simply debased womanhood along with manhood. Consider a bunch of boys in an age when women are liberated from their panties with great ease, bragging about rape. Real men don’t rape, but in the Age of Porn and freesex, sex no longer satisfies. Like Peter Pan, the modern man no longer grows up, gets married and becomes a productive

member of civilization. Instead, he regresses back to barbarism, and our culture goes with.

Consider just a half century ago our biggest problem in school was chewing gum in class.

Today it’s drug addiction, rape and sexual molestation. That’s a social construct designed out of the liberal tool chest of ideas.

A half century ago, women were home, and school kids ate lunch there where mom could intervene, and they could talk.

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Nobody will remember your work life, but they’ll see your kids and the society you let decay around you.

The social experiment is over.

The evidence is in, and its failure is obvious. Perhaps it’s time to consider a man/woman course that has worked throughout the ages and built the world’s greatest cultures. Men and women are different. Shouldn’t we celebrate that instead of working to destroy it?

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Schools Maine South Dance Co. shows set for Jan. 11, 12 Maine South Orchesis Dance Company will presents its annual show at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Maine South Auditorium.

This year’s performance themed “Under the Big Top” consists of various styles of dance which include, jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, and hip hop, music from all genres and artists that appeal to every age group.

“Orchesis shows are student choreographed.Thisallowsstudents the opportunity to explore their

inner artistry as choreographers,” said South Orchesis Director Amelia Faulstick.

Orchesis will be taking some pieces from their show at school to be performed at Disney World, in Orlando, Florida on Jan. 18.

Students have been fundraising and preparing for the Orlando performance since beginning of the school year.

Tickets for the Jan. 11 and 12 shows are $6 at the door. Maine South High School is at 1111 S. Dee Road in Park Ridge.

Nile police address school safety concerns The Niles Police Department primary mission is the protection of the public wherever they may be in the village of Niles.

It is with this primary mission in mind that after the incident in Newtown Connecticut that the Niles Police Department stepped up visible patrol around schools that were still in session prior to the holiday break. Additionally, the Niles Police Department will conduct an audit of security procedures currently in place in all

Niles schools.The audits will look at current security procedures, physical security enhancements and facility hardening.

As students return to school on Jan. 7, the Niles Police Department plans to include stepped up patrols around schools throughout the village of Niles. The patrols will use both marked and unmarked police vehicles. Police re-iterate that there is no known threat to schools, students or staff involving any schools in the village of Niles.

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INSIDE: Notre Dame wrestling pins Maine South, page 12; Maine South swimmers tie for second in own meet, page 13

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DeJa Vu: Notre Dame falls to Benet by one

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

In a game that was destined for a great finish after a 60-59 double overtime win last year for Benet, the Redwings rallied past Notre Dame 42-41 Friday, Jan. 4 in Niles.

The Redwings (15-3 overall, 1-0 in East Suburban Catholic Conference) trailed 27-17 at the half and a Dons basket by Duante Stephens to open the second half made it 29-17. But then the Benet duo of Sean O’Mara and Pat McInerney took over, scoring 19 second half points.

“I thought we did a good job of establishing Sean in the second half,”Benet coach Gene Heidkamp said.“We were much more poised with the ball. I thought we played much stronger in the second half.”

“I can’t say enough about Sean,” McInerney said. “He took over the game and I’m proud of him for it. I struggled getting him the ball in the first half and we had too many turnovers. I think in the second half we got our connection back.”

There was never a big run to get back in the game as the Redwings slowly chipped away with a strong defense and a distinct size advantage.

“We don’t have as much size as they do,” Notre Dame coach Tom Les said.“We had to pressure them on the perimeter as much as possible and make the passes into him as difficult as possible.

We did a good job of it in the first half. In the second half they got it to him a lot easier. He’s a pretty good player. He’s unselfish and when he’s doubled he kicks it out to the open player. I thought they did a better job driving the ball and drew the fouls. I don’t know the free throw totals, but they made a lot of them in the second half.”

“I thought our energy wasn’t

as good as it was in the first half,” Notre Dame senior guard Matt Mooney said. “Our pressure on the guards wasn’t as good, giving them easier entry into the post.

We just didn’t guard as well, especially in the third quarter.”

A basket by McInerney in the last minute gave Benet its first lead since it was 6-5 in the first quarter as it led 41-40. Matt Mooney had a chance to give Notre Dame (132, 1-1) the lead back, but his shot went in and out. McInerney made one-of-two free throws to set up the exciting finish.

The Dons’ Eddie Serrano was fouled with .1 seconds left and had a chance to tie the game.

Benet called a timeout and Serrano followed by making the first free throw. After another timeout, Serrano was long on the second shot, giving the Redwings the win.

“Eddie is a mentally strong kid,” Mooney said. “But it isn’t Eddie’s fault we lost, it’s all of ours. It didn’t come down to that play. It was the whole second half.There were some plays we could have made earlier in the game.”

“With only eight conference games, you can’t afford to make any mistakes,” Les stated. “Losing today on our court is a mistake.

Every time we play them comes down to the end. They are well coached and that is a good team.

It is a fun game.”

Notre Dame built its lead in the first half with strong shooting by Mooney with 11 first half points and physical defense on O’Mara.

“We know how everyone is going to play in this league,” O’Mara said. “They are all going to want to play football with me.

It’s a battle of wills every time in the paint.We just have to execute our plays and be consistent. We just had to keep pounding it and they get tired.”

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Notre Dame’s Donte Stephenson takes it to Benet’s Sean O’Mara in Benet’s 42-41 win Friday.

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Sports

Dons prevail over Hawks at Harman-McCann meet

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

As they have for the past seven years, Notre Dame and Maine South met on the mat Saturday for a dual meet that honors the memories of Maine South’s Brett Harman and Notre Dame’s Kevin McCann—state finalists and 1999 grads of their respective schools.

Good friends off the mat, Harman and McCann got together at a North Carolina State University football tailgate in September, 2004, but tragically lost their lives when they were both shot following an incident.

“For the Harman-McCann dual, we talk a lot about honor and being competitive and wrestling hard,” said first-year Maine South wrestling coach Kevin Hansen.

“I think both teams at every weight did that.There were really exciting matches.

“There were great individual performances, but on a day like this,that’s what you want.You just want to see the guys compete in an honorable way and I thought both teams exemplified that really well.”

The Dons marched to a 41-14 victory, but this won’t be the last time Maine South and Notre Dame square off this season.

The Hawks and Dons, who were bumped back up to Class 3A after competing in Class 2A last winter, are both at next month’s

Evanston regional.

“Overall we’re young but we’re going to be good; we’re going to be all right,” said Notre Dame coach Augie Genovesi. “In 3A or 2A it doesn’t matter. We won the regionals in 3A two years ago and 2A last year. We figure wherever the IHSA is going to put us, that’s where we’ve got to go anyway.”

Four regulars were out of the Notre Dame lineup on Saturday: Sophomore 126-pounder Mike Ferri, senior 138-pounder Josh Boggess and two senior state qualifiers from the 2011-12 season—Roark Whittington (145) and Joe Cortese (160).

Genovesi said everyone except Whittington will be back in the lineup this weekend.

Notre Dame, however, didn’t seem to miss a beat, winning the morning’s first six matches.

Senior Chris Sommers (19-5) defeated Maine South’s Jake Bess 11-2 at 106; sophomore Jimmy Gallardo (19-3), a returning state qualifier, pinned Jon Nieder at 113; freshman Jake Barzowski (20-5) blanked Jim Dicola 16-0 at 120; Dino Gutierrez, subbing for Ferri at 126, knocked off Jim Kasch 18-7; senior Kevin Brand upended Jon Fleming 11-2 at 132; and senior Peter Lajewski, replacing Boggess, recorded a 3-0 decision over Brooks McCormick at 138.

“Coach said that this is a big meet because we’re in the same

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The Dons’ Robert Hill gets some instruction from Notre Dame coaches while gaining an advantage on Andrew Dyer in their 182-pound match. Hill won 6-0.

regional,” Lajewski said. “We just needed to get the win. I think we’ve been improving. We just need to get on a hot streak at the end of the season and that will carry over.”

Then the Hawks went on a roll, taking the next four bouts.

Senior Tom Halverson defeated Danny Thorrens 11-2 at 145; junior Tom Brewster ran his record to 21-1 at 152 with a 10-1 victory over Sean Heneghan; senior co-captain Mike Garvey picked up an 11-4 win over Tyler Tsaglis at 160; and senior Zach Taalman held off Marco Orlandi 7-4 at 170.

Brewster said he’s using his previous two seasons wrestling at the varsity level to his advantage

this year.

“Where I’m at right now, I’m a junior, and my freshman and sophomore year I wrestled on varsity and I felt like I really didn’t get it,” Brewster said.“But now on the mat I feel a lot tougher and older and more experienced.”

Notre Dame took the day’s last four matches. Junior Robert Hill (14-8) blanked Andrew Dyer 6-0 at 182; sophomore Nico Portikalis (17-7) topped Oleg Yager 9-2 at 195; junior Michael Mulcrone (15-11) edged Kevin Collins 2-1 in overtime at 220; and senior heavyweight Gino Orlandi (20-4), whom Genovesi calls “the most improved wrestler in the program,” pinned Andrew Kopplin.

The Hawks, like the Dons, also were minus a few regulars.

Returning state qualifier Terry Calkins (126) didn’t wrestle Saturday, nor did heavyweight Griffen Schaefer or 138-pounder Matt Williams (all are seniors).

Hansen said Williams likely will missed the remainder of the season with a recurring injury.

“This (meet) is a good measure of where you are or where you aren’t,” Hansen said. “You want to wrestle the best competition to prepare. They’re a regional opponent so you get a chance to see where you stand for the state series. So it’s good to have those days and wrestle teams that have quality kids at every weight.”

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Benet. Mooney led the Dons with 14.

“These games are always battles,” Heidkamp said. “Notre Dame is such a good program.

You know you have to play well to have a chance. Every time we play them it is a dogfight. I thought our kids showed a lot of character and a lot of heart.”

“The second half they really weren’t letting me get anything open,” Mooney said. “Honestly, it wasn’t anything they did, it was me. I wasn’t making shots I was

in the first half.”

Notre Dame was playing without senior forward Justin Halloran, who is out with an arm injury.

“Fatigue is a factor without him, but there is more than that,” Mooney said of the loss of Halloran.“He’s our second leading scorer and he opens up the floor for everyone. He would have been the one guarding O’Mara, so having him out definitely hurts us.”

Continued from page 11 “Matt Mooney made a couple shots in the first half and that opened it up for us,” Les said.“We were able to get to the rim. We didn’t make any outside shots (in the second half) and they packed it in. As big as they are, that is heavy duty in there.”

O’Mara finished with 16 points, while McInerney had 11 for

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Maine S. swimmers tie for second at own relays

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Hawks’ boys swimming team was in the hunt throughout most of the afternoon for the championship of its own Maine South Hawk Relays on Saturday.

After all was said and done, though, the Hawks ended up tying Sandburg for second place as each team posted a 134 score.

First-place Lane Tech grabbed the top spot with 136.

“It was back and forth,” said Maine South coach Don Kura. “I can’t remember having a Hawks Relay meet that was as back and forth as this. I think at any given time there was three, maybe four, teams that were in the lead. It was really fun and we were just a little bit short at the end.”

Maine South’s 1-meter diving team, consisting of sophomore Andrew Grabowski and junior Rob Mazza, finished first with a score of 647.15.

“The divers were exceptional and they’re really the biggest reason why they set us up to be able to tie for second today,” Kura said. “They did an outstanding job.”

Also picking up a first for the Hawks was the 400-yard 4 Class (8 x 50) relay team of senior Matt Kramer, junior Matt Cacciatore, sophomore Sam Frey and freshman Patrick Folan. They clocked in at

3:17. 48. Another first went to the 200 freestyle relay team of seniors Tom Larocca, Kyle Christie and Matt Kramer, along with junior Makai DeNeve-Amam.

In the 200 breaststroke relay, seniors Christie and Brian Touhy teamed up with juniors Cacciatore and Ryan Curry to take second (2:07.19).

Larocca, Christie, Kramer and DeNeve-Amam finished third in the 200 medley relay (1:45.61) while Larocca, Kramer, DeNeveAmam and sophomore Philip Wachowski placed third in the 400 freestyle relay.

“We’ve been training pretty hard,” Kura said.“I just want them to continue to work on the little things we’ve been working on in practice with regard to our starts and our turns; just the types of things that are going to make for winning, standout performances at the end of the year.

“They may not look that way now, but in six weeks that’s what we hope to be at.”

•Niles West finished 16th out of 18 teams with 1,991 points at Saturday’s Evanston Invitational meet. The Wolves’ highest individual finish was recorded by Drake Nickell, who placed 11th in the 100 freestyle.

WRESTLING Notre Dame entered the recent

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Jimmy Gardiner, a junior, swims a leg of the 200-yard butterfly relay at Saturday’s Hawk Relays. The Hawks finished fourth in the event, and tied for second in the team standings with Sandburg.

Dvorak Tournament at Harlem High School with a normal amount of injuries and illnesses common for this time of year.

Senior heavyweight Gino Orlandi and 120-pound freshman Jake Barzowski were the only Dons to post winning records during the tourney. Both went 3-2 against their respective competition. Barzowski knocked off opponents from Edwardsville, Barrington and Neuqua Valley while Orlandi stopped foes from Wisconsin, Edwardsville and Plainfield Central.

Seniors Sean Heneghan (152) and Joe Cortese each were 2-2.

Chris Sommers (106), Jimmy Gallardo (113), Josh Boggess (138), Robert Hill (182) and Michael Mulcrone (220) also won matches for the Dons at Dvorak.

The Dons also pounded Gordon Tech, 61-11 and Geneva, 48-11 in a triple-dual held Dec. 29.

•Maine East traveled north of the border to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the MidStates Wrestling Tournament over

the holidays. The Demons finished 26th out of 43 teams with 46 points.

Jesus Villegas placed sixth at 132— the Demons’ top individual finish of the day.Billy Kounelis (heavyweight) also won two matches.

BOYS BASKETBALL Niles West, holding on to a See ROUNDUP, page 14

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BOYS Points per game Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook David McCoy, Niles West Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Ryan Peter, JCA Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central John Solari, Maine South David Robinson, Lockport Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Duante Stephens, Notre Dame Rebounds per game Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Ryan Peter, JCA Eddie Serrano, Notre Dame David McCoy, Niles West Andre Hardy, Joliet West John Solari, Maine South Josh Smith, Plainfield East Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Assists Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Donte Stephenson, Notre Dame Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Christian Diaz, Romeoville Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Frank Dounis, Maine South C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central

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ROUNDUP Continued from page 13 one-point lead during the fourth quarter of its CSL South contest versus Glenbrook South last Friday, used an 11-2 run to pull away from Titans and win, 54-44.

The victory was the Wolves’ 10th overall and their first in

Ryan Peter, JCA Marcus Fair, Plainfield North Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook Shakar Washington, JCA Steals Donte Stephenson, Notre Dame Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Carl Terrell, Joliet West David McCoy, Niles West Christian Diaz, Romeoville Ryan Peter, JCA Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Brandon McCullum, Joliet West Field Goal % Romeo Magliore, Niles West Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Justin Windt, Plainfield Central Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Joe Younan, Niles West George Sargeant, Maine South Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook John Solari, Maine South Tim Smith, Joliet West Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Danny Quinn, Maine South Logan Velazquez, Plainfield Central David Robinson, Lockport Free throw % Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame

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conference play thus far. Ahmad Gibson pumped in a game-high 17 points and went a perfect 8 of 8 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter. David McCoy contributed 13 points for the Wolves.

•Maine East captured third place in the Luther North Holiday Tournament with a 52-39 triumph over the host school.

Abby George, a sophomore,

Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Derrick Lockhart, Lockport Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Keith Craig, JCA Jimmy Moon, Romeoville Ryan Modiest, Joliet West Jaylon Richardson, Romeoville Isiah Webster, Plainfield North 3-pointers Jimmy Moon, Romeoville Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Joe Younan, Niles West Rashad Steele, Romeoville Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Carl Terrell, Joliet West

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scored a team-high 14 points.

Junior Evan Nazzal, a member of the all-tournament team, netted 13 points and helped the Demons (56) put Luther North away in the fourth quarter.

Earlier in the tourney, the Demons defeated Taft (49-36) and Chicago Academy (59-22). Their only loss was to Gordon Tech in the tournament opener.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Niles West fell victim to Glenbrook South in a CSL South matchup last Friday, 60-33, as the Titans (16-3, 4-1) pulled away from the Wolves during the first half. Jasmine Townsend scored eight points and Molly Kleppin seven for the Wolves, who are 3-12, 1-4.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS Maine South won the title of the eight-team Brinkworth/Munch Invitational held at Evanston High School on Saturday, scoring a 130.775. Niles West took third (119.55) and Maine East was eighth (100.70).

The Hawks’ Haleigh Sir won two events: The balance beam, where she scored an 8.7, and

Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Aaliyah Stepney, Joliet West Gabby Williams, Plainfield East Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Faith Suggs, Plainfield East Sarah Costello, Downers North Peyton Winters, Downers North Vicky Orasco, Joliet West Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Taylor Weck, Plainfield North Assists Kelly Barzowski, Resurrection Abby Smith, Romeoville Sarah Costello, Downers North Angelica Osusky, Romeoville Gina Mathews, Plainfield East Nikia Edom, Plainfield East Steals Sarah Costello, Downers North Abby Smith, Romeoville Liz Rehberger, Resurrection Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kiera Currie, Romeoville Nikia Edom, Plainfield East Angelica Osusky, Romeoville Field Goal % Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Peyton Winters, Downers North Daniella Cortez, Plainfield Central Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Liz Rehberger, Resurrection Free Throw % Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Liz Rehberger, Resurrection

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the bars, also with an 8.7. Lauryn Rotonda registered the Hawks’ highest individual score of the day, an 8.8, while placing first in the floor exercise. Carly Berns notched fourth-place finishes in the all-around (32.825), the vault (8.55) and the bars (8.10).

Jenna Galuska was a third-place finisher on vault with an 8.60, and Nicole Allegretti took fourth on the beam (8.30).

For Niles West Catherine Steegmueller was runner-up in all-around with a score of 33.05.

She also won the vault (9.0) and tied for second on bars (8.45).

Nicholle Fourkas finished in a tie for fifth on vault (8.50).

GIRLS BOWLING Resurrection captured second place in the recent Andrew Invitational in Orland Park, turning in a morning three-game score of 2,394 and an afternoon score of 2,744 for a total pinfall of 5,138.

Luisa Velez had the Bandits’ high series with a 536 which included a 186 high game. Sami Comiskey notched her team’s high game (188) while recording a 515 series. mike@buglenewspapers.com

BOYS BOWLING 1. Minooka 2. Romeoville 3. Lockport 4. Plainfield North 5. Plainfield Central 6. Bolingbrook 7. Joliet West

GIRLS BOWLING 1. Minooka 2. Lockport 3. Joliet West 4. Plainfield East 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield Central 7. Downers South

BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Benet 2. Notre Dame 3. Maine South 4. Joliet West 5. Bolingbrook 6. Downers South 7. Joliet Central

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1. Plainfield East 2. Bolingbrook 3. Maine South 4. JCA 5. Romeoville 6. Downers South 7. Benet

WRESTLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Plainfield Central 4. Downers North 5. Notre Dame 6. Downers South 7. Niles West Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

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Joliet West takes down rival Central

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Joliet West senior guard Morris Dunnigan put on a show last week at the Pontiac HolidayTournament, which had viewers watching his highlights on the internet.

He decided Friday night, however, that he would give the home crowd of nearly 2,500 people in West’s fieldhouse a live performance as theTigers defeated cross-town rival Joliet Central 60-49 in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue division play.

“I like playing in this atmosphere with all these people from the town, people you will probably see later out to eat or something,” Dunnigan said. “I like this environment.This is a real big win for us, it ain’t really about bragging rights, but this is bragging rights.”

Dunnigan was limited to seven points in the first half, but made an equipment change at halftime that helped him light up the scoreboard to the tune of 25 second half points and a gamehigh 32 on the night.

Dunnigan was without his regular team shoes, which he blew out at Pontiac.

“I think he blew it out on that dunk over (Curie’s Cliff) Alexander,” West coach Luke Yaklich joked.

Whatever the reason, his new team shoe is on order and the ones he opened the game with were a little tight, Dunnigan said.

“The ones I switched to had more cushion too,” Dunnigan said.

“But, it’s not the shoes, it’s all the time in the gym.”

Central tried a handful of different defenders on Dunnigan to try and slow him down.

“He is a good player, we have watched him do this for four years,” said Central coach Jeff Corcoran.

But, the West senior had an answer for all of them.

“When the big man was on me, I tried to take him off the dribble and when the smaller guys were on me, I took them in the post,” Dunnigan said.

That basketball intelligence is something that Dunnigan has perfected over his four years at

West.

“Morris is a natural basketball player,” Yaklich said. “He has incredible feel, he understands how to use his body. He has amazing hands and incredible basketball intelligence. There is a trust I have developed with Morris over the last four years. He has become our hardest working practice player. He is a pleasure to coach and easy to coach. Morris had to grow into this.”

Offense wasn’t the only thing Dunnigan had in his arsenal Friday night, he also was the main defender on Central’s Jonah Coble, who was limited to six points on 1-for-13 shooting.

Coble was coming off a McDipper Tournament where he averaged more than 21 points per game.

“We saw on film that he has been doing what he wants to,” Dunnigan said. “So I just tried to slow him down and deny him the ball and not let him touch it.”

Corcoran said the Steelmen needed to take better shots.

“We need better shot selection,” Corcoran said. “We can’t just throw stuff up or go to the rim and switch hands and worry about the shot getting swatted.We have to go up and finish when we get to the rim and take care of the basketball.”

The Steelmen shot 20-of-60 from the floor and were 2-of-18 from three-point land, including a Jalen Heath heave three-quarter court to end the third-quarter.

West held the lead the entire game, however, the Steelmen were always in the game until the closing minutes when West went on an 8-0 run to close the contest.

Brandon McCullum added 12 points and 11 rebounds for West, while Heath scored 15 to pace Central, while Jarvis Northington added 10.

“Anytime you can lead from the start to finish, I think you are doing some good things,” Yaklich said. “I thought we played to our strengths tonight, which is half court, man-to-man defense and trying to get the ball into the paint on offense. Everything we practiced we did.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Andre Hardy goes up for a dunk in Joliet West’s win over Joliet Central.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees Jonah Coble, Joliet C. Avg. 21.25 ppg at McDipper

Last week’s results Carly Corrigan Plainfield North

Morris Dunnigan, Joliet W. Avg. 21 ppg at Pontiac

Nikia Edom Plainfield E.

Angelica Osusky Romeoville

John Solari, Maine So. 21 pts. in win vs. Hillcrest Aaron Jordan, Plainfield E. 24 of team’s 35 pts vs. Pekin Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

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Health & Fitness

Tips to lose weight and keep it off (StatePoint) In the midst of an obesity epidemic, it’s easy to ignore that little bit of extra weight you may be carrying around. But experts warn that any amount of excess fat tissue around the middle can boost your risk for serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes and more.

And unfortunately, there are no really easy solutions when it comes to sustained weight loss.

“Fad diets promising a quick fix may help you drop weight quickly, but these programs can do more harm than good,” says Dr. Jen Sacheck, Associate Professor of Nutrition at Tufts University and co-author of the new book, “Thinner this Year: A Diet and Exercise Program for Living Strong, Fit, and Sexy.”

Sacheck, along with motivational speaker and coauthor Chris Crowley, explain in plain English the science of what goes on inside your body -- both when you’re taking care of yourself and when you’re

Whether you’re looking to drop those extra pounds, or maintain a healthy weight as you age, keep these guidelines in mind:

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Experts warn that any amount of excess fat tissue around the middle can boost your risk for serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes and more.

not. They’re urging those twothirds of Americans that are overweight or obese to stop searching for magic weight loss solutions.

“Preaching a commitment to proper nutrition and regular exercise may not win us any popularity contests,” quips

Crowley, “but at the end of the day, hard work is the only healthful way to lose weight and keep it off for good.”

Not only that, eating right and getting exercise can boost your mood, make you feel younger, and give you an overall better outlook on life.

• Avoidance of entire food groups or excessive consumption of others isn’t healthy, realistic or sustainable.

Why? Carbohydrates, fats and proteins play necessary and unique functions within our bodies and supply different nutrients crucial for health.

• Ditch wasteful calories that come from foods that are nutritionally void -- think processed and overly packaged foods, refined, flour products, all things fried or covered in creamy goop, sports drinks and other beverages with added sugar. Bottom line: eat real food.

• About half of your diet should be fruits and vegetables.

Enjoy healthy fats in moderation and avoid saturated and trans fat. When eating meat, make it lean.

• Don’t starve! You need energy to go about your day, especially if you’re physically active. Skipping meals can actually lower your metabolism, making it harder to burn calories and lose weight.

• Be prepared to commit to regular aerobic exercise and resistance training. There are no shortcuts. Exercise for fortyfive to sixty minutes a day, six days a week, for the rest of your life.

• Stay connected with friends and family.“We are built to care deeply about one another. Get isolated and you will literally get sick,” says Crowley. Friends can also offer the best support when it comes to achieving your goals.

For more information, or to connect with others, visit www.ThinnerThisYear.com.

The sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll see positive change. But remember; when it comes to sustainable weight loss, there are no miracles.

It’s never too late to get a flu shot

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. The Kid’s Doctor

It’s never too late to get your flu shot. Those of us who opted for flu vaccine earlier this fall are hopefully already protected, and it looks like this year’s vaccine is a good match for the three types of flu already circulating.

The 2012 vaccine contains three different types of flu strains: 2 Flu A, and 1 Flu B. We’re seeing both types of flu right now in Texas, as is much of the southern United States and the Midwest. It’s only a matter of time before the rest of the country will see rising flu activity, especially as holiday travel picks up.

For parents who haven’t been immunized yet, I’d put getting a flu shot for yourself and all

children in the family over age 6 months at the top of your “to do list.” If you haven’t visited your pediatrician this fall, you may not have been reminded about this. One day last week, my last patient of the day was a 10-year-old boy with classic flu symptoms: sudden onset of fever, chills, cough, scratchy throat and body aches. His mother “thought” she’d been in for his flu shot, but when I checked his chart, it was LAST fall and the time had just escaped her. This oversight is not uncommon when you have healthy children who visit their pediatrician only once a year.

For parents, even if you’ve already had the flu - which can knock you down for 5 to 7 days - get a shot once you’ve recovered. Believe it or not, you could actually contract one of

the other strains of flu that will continue through the flu season.

Lastly, if your child gets the flu, keep the youngster home from day care or school and all outside activities. Flu is very contagious, and going to school just spreads the virus to others.

This is also true for parents, who should stay home from work with the flu, as well.

And keep washing those hands! We have a long winter ahead.

(Dr. Sue Hubbard is a nationally known pediatrician and co-host of “The Kid’s Doctor” radio show. Submit questions at www.kidsdr.com.)

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Being better safe than sorry Dear Dave, My wife and I are 70, and we have $950,000 in annuities in the market, plus $68,000 in our emergency fund. The only debt we have is our mortgage.

I’m considering converting our stocks to a money market account to lower the risk. What do you think?

Howard Dear Howard, There are two sides to this.

One is the asset allocation method, where as you grow older you move away from equities like mutual funds toward safer, more conservative investments like money markets, bonds and certificates of deposit. This is standard financial planning theory.

I disagree with that theory, and here’s why. Statistics show that if you make it to 72 years

of age and are in good health, you have a high probability of living into your nineties.

If you’re making around one percent on your money market and inflation is four to five percent, then your money isn’t going to be worth a lot.

You need to outpace inflation, at least with your investments, in order to break even.

You might move some cash over to money markets and CDs for your own peace of mind, but I’d also recommend growth and income mutual funds along with some balanced funds. You want the entire group to be hitting the four to five percent range over the next several

The advantages of being low maintenance Q. I have tried to use advice you give in this column to help me get more help at work. However, I keep getting feedback that I’m high maintenance. In every job I’ve had, people seem to like me at first. Then they start avoiding me. I make sure I give everyone a lot of information to be helpful.

What am I doing wrong?

A.What you are doing is putting people in a position where they anticipate being overwhelmed by information to give you what you want.

When people meet us, they quickly assess which of two categories we fall into: Low maintenance: We are concise, clear about outcomes, patient, act in ways that don’t ramp up others’ anxiety, behave calmly, and are predictable.

High maintenance: We ramble, provide way too much information, talk in abstract and vague ways about outcomes, are impatient, make others anxious, seem agitated, and are unpredictable.

Once coworkers have decided we are high maintenance, they will attempt to limit exposure to

us. Remember that most people are already overwhelmed at work.

If they believe we will overwhelm them even more, they’ll go to great lengths to avoid us.

Next time you have an interaction with someone at work, ask yourself if you are behaving in a low maintenance or high maintenance manner. If you see you are acting in high maintenance ways, realize you simply have a set of interpersonal See INTERPERSONAL, page 23

years, so you can at least keep up with the rising costs of gas and bread.

In my mind, you’re avoiding one type of risk by moving everything to money markets, but you’re taking on a different kind of risk—the chance you’ll get tackled from behind by inflation. My advice is to balance things out so you can sleep better at night, but at a pace where you and your money stay ahead of the curve!

—Dave

Is this an emergency?

Dear Dave, My wife just had our first child. As a result, we now have $2,500 in medical bills not covered by insurance. We’ve got $7,000 in our emergency fund, and I make about $25,000 a year. Should we dip

into our savings for this or set up a payment plan with the hospital?

Matthew Dear Matthew, Congratulations on your new baby! I know this is going to make the new year extraspecial for you.

If I were in your situation, I’d write a check today and knock out that hospital bill.

This definitely falls under the heading of “emergency” in my mind, so pay the bill and jump back into rebuilding your emergency fund.

You’ve done a good job of saving on $25,000 a year, but let’s look around and see what you can do about making more money, too. Additional classroom education or extra training in your field could increase your income pretty

quickly. Your emergency fund probably needs to be a little bit bigger as well, and it’ll be a lot easier to make this happen if you’re bringing in more cash.

I’m sure you’re a hard-working guy, but the truth is it’s going to be pretty tough for even a small family to make it on what you’re bringing home now. Life happens, and the unexpected can become a common occurrence when there’s a little one loose in the house!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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overcome any obstacle. A special someone may need some time before discussing deep issues.

may have stirred up the green-eyed monster. Don’t apologize for doing your job well in the week ahead.

Run a tight ship. It might not matter to anyone but you, but by staying organized, you will function at a much higher level in the coming week. Honor commitments and don’t let responsibilities go unfulfilled.

Break out of the rut.

Take a break from routines by exploring your creative side this week. Exert some effort on insignificant pursuits; they will sharpen your mind for more important tasks later.

Little things mean a lot.

Loved ones may be difficult to approach due to personal obligations in the week ahead.

Brighten their day with a small gift or treat that will bring them out of the doldrums.

Short cuts may cause more harm than good. No matter how arduous it may seem, take the time to make sure the job is done correctly. Do not merely go through the motions in the week ahead.

Motivate yourself. You have the experience and skill to get the job done. Look for inspiration to take you to the finish line in the upcoming week. A friend’s passing comment may turn into a lucrative opportunity.

Success or failure is determined in the planning stages.

Charting a sound course is the key to seeing a project through to fruition. The hard work you do this week will allow for ample playtime later.

Keep your feet on the ground. There may be an impulse to shirk responsibilities to pursue some leisure time. This week, staying focused on necessary tasks will yield rewards and security.

Business comes first. In an ideal world, you could do what you want - but when responsibility beckons, you must answer. Work takes precedent in the first half of the week. Make up for lost time later.

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Retire Smart: Year-end tax tips Part two

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

With the end of the year being synonymous with the “fiscal cliff,” year-end tax planning has gotten a bit more complicated.

However, there are still tried and true year-end moves to make now, which can help lower your tax bill in April.

1. Give appreciated stock or fund shares to charity. Get in the holiday spirit with the help of Uncle Sam. One way to lower your tax bill in April is to donate appreciated securities, like stocks, bonds or mutual funds, to a charity. You’ll write off the current market value (not just what you paid for them) and escape taxes on the accumulated gains.There is no overall limit on itemized deductions for 2012.

For 2013, the overall limit on itemized deductions is scheduled to be reinstated, and fiscal cliff negotiations may put further

deductions in place.

That means deductions are likely to be more valuable in 2012 than in 2013. Remember that too many itemized deductions can trigger the alternative minimum tax. Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are a great solution for quick year-end planning. If you know you want the deduction but can’t make the decision as to which charity you want to use, a DAF allows you to capture the deduction now and decide on the charity later.

2.Take advantage of low capital gains rates. It might make sense to sell certain taxable assets in 2012, especially for joint filers with AGI’s of $250,000 or more (or $200,000 for single filers).The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will levy a new 3.8 percent surtax on net investment income in 2013, and the fiscal cliff negotiations could add to the pain, potentially bringing the top capital gains rate to 23.8 percent. If you are

planning to sell an asset, like company stock, or have a large concentration in one holding, 2012 may be the year to lock in the gain.

3. Sell losers. If you have investment losses in a taxable account, now may be the time to use those losers to your advantage. You can sell losing positions to offset gains that you have taken previously in the year in order to minimize your tax hit. If you have more losses than gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of losses against ordinary income. If you have more than $3,000 of losses, you can carry over that amount to future years.

4. Avoid getting soaked by a wash sale. If you are starting to clean up your non-retirement accounts to take losses, don’t get soaked by the “Wash Sale” rule.

The IRS won’t let you deduct a loss if you buy a “substantially identical” investment within 30

days, what’s known as a wash sale. To avoid the wash sale, wait 31 days, and then repurchase the stock or fund you sold, or replace it with something that is close but not the same (hopefully something cheaper, like an index or an exchange-traded fund).

5. Take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). According to Fidelity Investments, as of Nov. 9, nearly two-thirds of all IRA holders hadn’t taken their full RMDs, which must be withdrawn by Dec. 31. There is one exception: Taxpayers taking their first required payout may do so by April 1, 2013. The penalty on not taking your RMD is steep - 50 percent on the shortfall. For more, check this IRS FAQ. 6.

Consider converting Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. A conversion requires that you pay the tax due on your retirement assets now instead of in the future. The advantage of a conversion in 2012 is that

the amount subject to tax would be taxed at a presumably lower rate than the scheduled 2013 rates, and would ensure that future distributions are tax-free.

Whether or not a conversion makes sense for you depends on a number of factors, including if you can pay the tax due with non-retirement funds.

So, regardless of whether or not Washington takes us over the cliff, you can still save on taxes and for the future with these year-end strategies! Happy New Year!

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editorat-Large for www.CBSMoneyWatch. com. She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com.)

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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 588-8420 ~ 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.

All programs require advanced registration.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847-588-8420 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.

Issues in the News – Thursdays - 9:30-11:30AM 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.

The RTA and You The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) gets you where you’re going with three transit operators: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and rail system, Metra commuter rail, and Pace suburban bus service.

Join Kristin Saltas from the RTA as she explains the workings of the RTA. Wednesday, January 16th, 1:30 pm. Free with registration. Call 847-588-8420 to register. All are welcome to attend this program.

Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit Trip At the Museum of Science and Industry. It’s the Great Exhibit, Charlie Brown! Explore the history of Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz. See Schultz’s role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind Peanuts and its unique cast of characters.

Through original cartoons, as well as reproductions and related Peanuts ephemera, you will see how characters were developed and how they

evolved over decades in print and popular culture. Schulz’s Santa Rosa, CA. studio, recreated for the first time, will allow for a deeper look into his work and life.

In addition, with cartoons and memorabilia, the exhibit will explore Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, during which these characters became known so well. At the Center, we will enjoy lunch featuring a half slab of ribs, baked potato, coleslaw, and dessert. $50M/$55NM. Thursday, January 24, 2013 10:30am-4:00pm.

Got the Dot? – It Could Save Your Life!

Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

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

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

Dinner & Movie – Arbitrage Starring Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon.

Robert Miller is a successful financial businessman with a loving wife and a smart daughter ready to

take over the family business.

Professional secrets involving illegal fraudulent activities start coming out at the same time that Robert’s personal secrets take a turn for the worse and threaten to derail everything he has achieved. Tuesday, January 22 5:00pm. Dinner includes hot dog, chips & dessert. $2M/$3NM Registration required.

Submitted by Jaymi Blickhahn Niles Senior Center 847 5888420.

Afternoon at the NSC Casino Try your hand at blackjack, roulette or poker. There will also be abing section at the NSC Casino. Everyone will get a prize. Refreshments will be served. Friday, January 18, 2:00-4:00pm. $6M/$9NM. Registration required.

Sunset Boulevard at Drury Lane Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, based on Billy Wilder’s 1950 film with the same name, weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen, having been discarded by Tinseltown with the advent of “talkies.”

Her glamour has faded in all but her mind. When Norma meets struggling circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. Before the show we will dine at Drury Lane on the chef’s soup of the day, bread, butter, veggies, a potato, and your choice of fettuccini Alfredo and sweet peas, or chicken breast marsala with a mushroom marsala sauce.

Thursday, February 21, 10:00am5:15pm. $64M/$69NM. Registration required.

Cadillac Palace Theatre & The

Signature Room Join us as we head downtown to get a behind the scenes tour of the The Palace Theatre.

The Palace Theatre opened at the corner of Randolph and LaSalle Streets in Chicago on October 4, 1926. Designed by legendary theatre architects the Rapp Brothers, the theatre’s interior featured a splendor previously unseen in Chicago – a breathtaking vision inspired the palaces of Fontainebleau and Versailles. Following the tour, we will head to the Signature Room, located on the 95th floor of the John Hancock. Our group will have a private lunch buffet located in the The Chicago Room. This is a corner room with floor to ceiling windows facing south and west, the best view in the house. Friday, March 22.

9:45am-2:30pm. $60M/$65NM. 7th Annual Go Red Luncheon Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Bring your lunch, we will provide fresh fruits and veggies. Join the Conga Line, share your story, and don’t forget your RED Dress pin. Don’t miss out on the FUN!! Friday, February 1, 11:00am-1:00pm. $3M/$4.50NM

North Shore Senior Center North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223.

Make Good on your New Year’s Resolutions!

Better Balance Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 8 – February 28 at 10 – 10:45 a.m.

This class is designed to enhance core strength, balance, coordination, stability, and flexibility. Balance and stability training can directly improve all aspects of daily living. New See SENIORS, page 21

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SENIORS Continued from page 20 participants, an assessment with fitness center staff is required at least one week prior to first class. Fees are $45 member; $55 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sit & Get Fit Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 8 – February 28 at 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Move your feet in your seat!

Join this multi-level class suitable for those with limitations who are seeking to improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina.

Standing exercises improving lower body strength and balance will be incorporated for those participants willing and able. New participants, an assessment with Fitness Center staff is required at least one week prior to first class. Fees are $45 member; $55 non-member.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From Reel to Real: True Stories Behind Great Movies Thursdays, January 10 – 31 from 1- 2:30 Each week, historian and movie maven Barry Bradford will examine some spellbinding events that became unforgettable

films. Each session will offer a mesmerizing view of the dramatic real life history that has become immortalized on film.

With video clips, little known anecdotes and captivating detail, Barry will make history come alive!

The Queen Thursday, January 10 from 12:30 p.m.

This week we view The Queen. The death of Diana, “The People’s Princess,” shocked Britain and rocked the British monarchy. What really happened the day Diana died, and did the film The Queen get it right? Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member on Thursday, January 10 from 1- 2:30 p.m..

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Truman” Thursday, January 17 from 12:30 p.m.

In the award winning Truman, Gary Sinise provides a mesmerizing portrayal of this uniquely American President.

In order to understand the fascinating men who have served as President, we first have to understand the intriguing and unexpected events in their lives that shaped them. Come and hear the truth about Truman!

Fees are $8 member; $10 nonmember on Thursday, January 17 from 1- 2:30 p.m. To register for this program, or seek additional

information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Julie and Julia” Thursday, January 24 from 12:30 p.m.

Julia Child was the first superstar chef on television.

Her program was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! There was another side to Julia Child, one that the public knew little about. During World War II she served as a file clerk in the OSS, which was to become the CIA. She worked at the right hand of “Wild” Bill Donovan, head of America’s foreign spies! You’ll learn about both sides of the amazing Julia Child. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member on Thursday, January 24 from 1- 2:30 p.m. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“All The President’s Men” Thursday, January 31 from 12:30 p.m.

Watergate was captured brilliantly on film in this Oscar award-winning classic.

From clandestine meetings in underground parking garages with “Deep Throat” to the inner workings of a major newspaper, this great film achieved great heights of artistry. But does it accurately tell the history of the Watergate investigation by Woodward and Bernstein? .

Fees are $8 member; $10 nonmember on Thursday, January 31 from 1- 2:30 p.m. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

North Shore Senior Center Bowling League Mondays, January 9 – April 22, 1-3 p.m.

This league is open to men and women and meets at the Brunswich Zone Bowling Lanes in Deerfield Il. Game charge is $8 for three games each afternoon.

Balls and shoes rentals are available. Registration is $10 for the trimester. . To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch & Bingo Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join us Wednesday for delicious lunch from a local restaurant and a lively Bingo session with prizes!

- January 16 Great American Bagel Bagel sandwiches, soup

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& fresh cookie - January 23 West of Edens Chicken kabobs, rice & salad - January 30 Pizano’s Pizza Thin crust cheese or sausage pizza & salad Come early for the bake sale and coffee! Bingo at 10:30 a.m. and Lunch at 11:30 a.m. $6 member;$8 non-member each week Registration required.

Sign up for each week separately.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jacqueline Kennedy Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings to life one of America’s favorite first ladies at a pivotal point in her life. It is 1964, and former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is besieged by sightseers around her house in Georgetown. As she deliberates what to do next, she shares the story of her life in See SENIORS, page 22

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470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

the White House, including her struggle to retain her family’s privacy in the face of media onslaughts, her restoration work, and her attempts to showcase the arts. In a climactic revelation, she recounts her husband’s death and comes to a heartfelt decision about how to begin a new life for herself and her children. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

About the North Shore Senior Center: The North Shore Senior Center (NSSC), founded in 1956, is a not-for-profit organization of professionals and volunteers enhancing and enriching the lives of seniors and families in the northern suburbs of Chicago. NSSC provides options for health, independence, and well-being, and offers more than 100 educational and experiential programs per week. For more information, please visit www. nssc.org.

Senior Center Membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services.

Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome!

Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-

Park Ridge Senior Center If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators.

Membership dues for the 2012-2013 year are being accepted. The dues are: single - $45 resident/$63 non-resident and a Couple (must reside

in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. And attention to current members … bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card !!!! Ask the front desk for more details.

Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9 am and 10:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and floor exercise. Give it a try!!!

The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9am…a FREE activity: Gamers, 1-4:30pm on Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also FREE. Ceramics students meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30am to noon and work on projects of their choice. There is a charge of only $7 per class.

Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1pm. Table tennis players start play at 1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10am Wednesday mornings.

Ken Hewelt is bocce master and can explain how the game is played.

Have you ever thought of tap

Obituary Elsa D. Welker Elsa D. Welker, age 79, beloved wife of the late Ernst Welker;loving mother of Ralph and Walter Welker; dearest sister of Hertha Prager; dear aunt of John (Anne) Prager and Peggy (Rob) Prigge; and fond great aunt and cousin of many. Visitation was Friday, Dec. 28 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral

Marlene A. Fautsch Marlene A. Fautsch, nee Vandigo, age 74, beloved wife of Ralph E. Fautsch; loving mother of Therese (John) Nuebling, Michael and Brian; cherished grandmother of Eric and Ryan; dear sister of Robert (Linda) Vandigo; and fond aunt of many. Visitation was Sunday, Dec. 30 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace

dancing!!! This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 Tuesdays with a fee of $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit takes place from 9am5pm on Thursday, January10.

The Great Exhibit explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind Peanuts and its unique cast of characters. In addition, with cartoons and memorabilia, the exhibit will take guests on a Peanuts tour of the holidays – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day – during which these characters became known so well. Participants will also have plenty of time to explore the rest of the Museum of Science and Industry. Cost is $62 for members and $75 for non-members and includes admission, box lunch and transportation.

After the indulgence of the holiday season, the Center will be offering two new programs that will be an easy start to the usual New Year’s resolutions. Starting at 1:30 on Friday, January 11 and running through March 22 will be Tai Chi for Health. Tai Chi is a gentle, low impact approach to fitness that can help ease the pain and stiffness of arthritis and other

Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Service was Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. Interment: Rosehill Cemetery. Elsa was a member of the Karlsdorfer Club. In lieu of flowers donations to Bethesda Lutheran Church appreciated.

For more information, call 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral was Monday, Dec. 31 at 9:15 a.m. to St Isaac Jogues Church Mass 10 a.m. Entombment: St Adalbert Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Lung Association is appreciated.

For more information, call 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

chronic conditions, increase flexibility, muscle strength, heart and lung activity, posture and help balance prevent and falls.

This class can be done standing or modified to chair practicing at one’s own pace. Charge is $62 for members and $77 for nonmembers. Classes are 45 minutes with no class February 15.

Following this is chair Yoga Plus which is perfect for those with compromised knees, hips, shoulders, ankle, or back pain. Included will be gentle stretching, light weights, and cardio. Participants can stand for a few minutes for balance or stay seated. This class is also 45 minutes with no class February 15 and runs from January 11 to March 22 at 2:30pm at the same cost, $62 for members and $77 for non-members.

A free Health Care Forum is planned for 11am on Thursday, January 10. The Health Care Forum is a collaborative group of health and wellness professionals and community partners working to bring health education to the community. Topics will address a variety of heath issues, Medicare scams, new Medicaid changes, health screenings, how to prepare for our next doctor’s appointment, brain health and ideas on how to navigate through the health care See SENIORS, page 23

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The Opera-Arts Discussion group will meet promptly at 12 noon on Thursdays, January 10 and 24. On the 10th, “The Holiday Concert” with Peter, Paul and Mary will be presented.

The concert features a mixture of the trio’s iconic folk classics, Christmas and Hannukah songs and carols, traditional spirituals and songs of hope. On the 24th it’s “The Barkleys of Broadway with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their final pairing and the only one in Technicolor, after 10 years of being apart. The story mirrors real-life creative tensions the two share. Fred’s number, “Shoes with Wings on”, is astounding. As always, refreshments will be served after the programs.

A Body Self Awareness Program with Jo Buck begins January 14 from 10am-10:30am at a cost of $1 for members and $2 for non-members (plus drop-in-fee).

Have fun in participating in this class which focuses on general well-being, building mental & physical fitness awareness. It is Jo’s desire for all who attend her class to be physically fit as well as nutritionally savvy. She has tips for you to attain optimal health and secrets on how to help take off those holiday pounds.

An Introduction to the iPad class begins at 1:30-3:30, January 14-January 28 at a cost

of $60 for members and $75 for non-members. The class covers the basics of the iPad which includes operation, how to use the app store to download apps (free and paid), how to backup your iPad to your computer and discussion about the use of iCloud. Please bring your iPad and charger to the class.

Jim Weaver, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley will be conducting two investment related courses. The first is Investing with Relative Strength from 7-8pm on Tuesday, January 15. He will discuss the importance of assessing market risk when investing.

This seminar will teach participants how to use relative strength to choose and hold the strongest investments while managing risk.

Cost is $6 for both members and non-members.

Then from 2-3pm on Wednesday, January 16, he will discuss how to do all you can to make smart choices today and prepare for the future. However, sometimes the unexpected happens and this is when insurance can help.

Cost for both members and nonmembers is $6.

The January Women’s Club lunch begins at 12:30 on Wednesday, January 16. The theme is Celebrities I have Known with author and journalist Sandra Pesman presenting her new memoir, Stairway to the Stars: John Travolta, Wood Allen, Joan Rivers…and Me. The book and talk chronicle Pesman’s life as a Chicago Daily News reporter, then as Crain’s Chicago Business’ Features Editor, and Executive Woman columnist for North Shore Magazine. Cost is $17 for members and $21

for non-members. Lunch will be catered by All on the Road Catering.

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The Center will be having movie Thursday, the third Thursday of the month. Join friends and enjoy latest movie releases and popcorn. The Life of Timothy Green will be presented from 1-4pm on Thursday, January 17 at a cost of only $2 for members and $3 for non-members.

The regular monthly luncheon will be Monday, January 21 at 12:30. Lively musician Patti Ecker will bring everyone out of the winter doldrums with her Smiling Through performance.

Lunch will be catered by Inglenook. Cost is $17 members, $21 non-members.

The monthly blood pressure and blood sugar screening takes place from 9am to 10:15am.

This is a FREE service for everyone, provided by ProvenaResurrection Healthcare. No appointments are necessary.

Don’t know what gift to give mom and dad, grandpa and grandma, aunt and uncle or friends over age 55….consider a membership to the Park Ridge Senior Center. Call the Center at 847-692-3597 for more information or drop by and pick up the current newsletter and take a tour of the facility.

Please note the Center’s holiday hours: Christmas Eve, 8:30 to noon and closed all day on Christmas Day. The Center wishes everyone a happy holiday season and hope to see new faces at the Center in the New Year.

bad habits you can change.

Seeing the truth about how we operate can liberate us, but in the short run it generally makes us feel offended.Attempt to keep in mind that seeing you need to change your patterns with other people isn’t a comment on your self-worth or value of your soul.

The price of effective behavior at work is that we have to remember that we can be our own worst enemy. None of us plans to shoot himself in the foot, but most of us have some automatic interpersonal habits that are less than charming to other people.

The good news is that being able to tolerate our imperfections means we can fix them. Yes, you can stop waiting for other people to shape up and get a better workplace tomorrow because you changed what you were doing.

You may even start to look at coworkers who constantly complain about their circumstances and think to yourself,“Wow, if they could just see themselves objectively they would understand why people don’t do what they want.”

If you develop just one skill in 2013, make it the ability to tolerate seeing what you do that gets you into trouble. The more

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responsibility you take for your well-being at work, the more control you’ll have.

My clients often tell me they are amazed that their customers haven’t changed, their boss hasn’t changed, and their coworkers haven’t changed but by changing themselves everyone else seems to be acting so much better. Guess who had the real power all along?

The last word(s) Q. I work with a guy who is underhanded, arrogant and openly rude. My friends tell me I should just give it right back to him.Would that work?

A. No. It has been wisely observed that you should never wrestle with a pig (in or out of the workplace). You’ll both get dirty and the pig will have a good time.

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

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

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