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JANUARY 23, 2014

Vol. 58 No. 16

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Former coach acquitted of criminal charges Jan. 15 ruling was issued by Jeffery Judge Warnick after Divincenzo’s attorneys presented new evidence

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

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A Cook County judge found former Maine West coach not guilty of criminal charges.

Michael “Devo” Divincenzo, 37, of Elk Grove was acquitted on all charges of battery, hazing and failure to report. The Jan. 15 ruling was issued by Jeffery Judge Warnick after Divincenzo’s attorneys took about two minutes arguing their defense and presented new evidence to the court: transcripts of the text messages sent between Divincenzo and an assistant coach PHOTO COURTESY in which Divincenzo DES PLAINES PD after an incident.

In those texts the Mug shot of assistant coach told Divincenzo Divincenzo to have his varsity players to “lay off” the younger players.

“When does tomfoolery and roughhousing become a battery?” Defense attorney Tom Breen asked the courtroom.“Frankly judge, I don’t know.”

The bench trial, which began last month, See COACH, page 8

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Niles considers bringing video gambling to village Niles hosted two hearings to discuss pros, cons of allowing video gaming in the village

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

N i l e s hosted two hearings to discuss the pros and cons of allowing v i d e o gaming in the village. State Rep. Held

by Lou Lang the Task Force for Testimony on Video Gaming on Jan. 6 and Jan. 8, the hearings were designed to get the public’s feedback on the issue.

“The cost of video gambling it too high,” said Kathy Gilroy of Villa Park, who spoke for both the Illinois Church Action

Eventually everyone is going to opt in. You’d be pretty naïve to not think so. You’ve got one of the largest grossing casinos in the world down the street in Des Plaines.”

Dr. Chuck Hamburg of Chicago, a professor at Roosevelt University’s Manfred Steinfeld School of Hospitality and Tourism

on Alcohol and Addiction Problems and the Northern Illinois Anti-Gambling Task Force. She said that continuing to allow and expand gambling across the state would create more “problem gamblers.” She said veterans were especially

PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER

State Rep. Lou Lang (right), the “father” of Illinois video gambling, addressing the Niles taskforce Jan. 8.

susceptible to problem gambling because some use it to cope with post-traumatic stress disorders. Referencing research from the New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation, she there is one new problem gambler created per new

machine and that social problems caused by these individuals cost an average of $13,586 per year. Gilroy added that the cost of the problems associated with video gambling far outweigh benefit of what she described as an unstable

source of revenue.

“Gambling is a transfer of money from one pocket to another without any tangible product,” said Gilroy.

Interestingly Niles officials See GAMBLING, page 22

News palatine

Woman arrested for drug related homicide, theft

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Victim was found dead in May at his home in the 700 block of Whispering Oaks

at his home in the 700 block of Whispering Oaks. Palatine police found morphine at the home that was prescribed to another person.

Sheriff’s investigators, working with Palatine police, found the morphine Maher

By Alex V. Hernandez ingested was stolen Staff Reporter from a medical facility in Maine Township.

A Palatine woman Police say Johnson and has been charged Maher were friends, with the drugwere together after the induced homicide, theft of the morphine Cook County Sheriff and that Maher died Thomas J. Dart as a result of using the announced Jan. 11. stolen narcotic.

PHOTO COURTESY Michelle Johnson, COOK COUNTY SHERIFF Sheriff’s police 40, was charged in discovered Johnson had the death of Palatine Michelle Johnson, stolen pharmaceutical40 grade morphine from resident John Maher, the medical facility 34. Johnson is also where she worked in charged with theft unincorporated Maine Township over $500 and delivery of a in May. controlled substance.

Maher was found dead in May

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Woman drives into pond Glenview police said blown tire caused woman to lose control A 26-year-old Morton Grove woman to drove her SUV vehicle into a dry detention pond Tuesday night in Glenview.

No injuries were reported when emergency crews

responded at 7:39 p.m. on the 700 block of Waukegan Road, just north of Harmony Lane.

Glenview Police said the woman was headed northbound when a blown tire caused her to lose control of her vehicle.

She wound up crossing over into two south lanes and hit a PACE bus sign before stopping in the detention pond.

The vehicle was towed out with minor damage.

COURTESY VILLAGE OF NILES

Proposed bike lanes.

Committee releases final draft of plan to improve biking, walking Committee used grant from the CMAP to WEB LINKS hire the transportation planning The Village’s ‘Multi-Modal Planning” Steering Committee has been working since April to create a plan to improve walking and biking in the Village. The Steering Committee released a draft plan for pedestrian and bicycle improvements, which is available for viewing at the Niles Public Library as well as on-line on the Village’s web-site: www. vniles.com. People can review the plan, ask questions, and provide feed-back at the Niles Public Library Jan. 23 between 5 and 7 p.m.

Volunteers from the Steering Committee that is overseeing

this planning project, as well as consultants from Sam Schwartz Engineering, will be available during each of these times to explain the project, answer questions, and take people’s suggestions and feedback to be included in the final document.

The Steering Committee, which is comprised of Niles residents, business owners, and representatives from various community agencies such as PACE and I-DOT, has used a grant from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to hire the transportation planning firm of Sam Schwartz Engineering

Please contact Senior Planner Bruce Sylvester, at 847-5888067 or at bks@vniles.com with questions or suggestions.

to create this draft. The process has included a wide variety of public-outreach efforts, including the ‘Bike Niles’ event that was held last September.

The Village wishes to acknowledge the generous funding support that the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has provided and which has made this citizen-based bicycle and pedestrian planning effort possible.

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Police Blotter

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

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Juan C. Rodriguez, 52, of the 6100 block of N. Richmond, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 11 in the 8100 block of Golf for No Valid License.

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Zenon Milewski, 53, of the 1300 block of Shagbark Dr, Des Plaines, was arrested Jan. 11 in the 7300 block of Harlem for DUI.

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Lidie Cheregi, 62, of the 3100 block of W.Sunnyside, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 15 in the 7900 block of Milwaukee for No Valid License.

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Monica G. Chiu, 23, of the 6900 block of Lockwood, Skokie, was arrested Jan. 15 in the 6400 block of Touhy for two counts of DUI.

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Glen Schaller, 62, of the 840 block of NE Old Willod Rd, Prospect Heights, was arrested Jan. 14 in the 8000 block of Milwaukee for Retail Theft and DUI.

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A 15 yr old from Park Ridge was arrested Dec. 31 in the 300 block of W. Sibley for Zero Tolerance.

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A 15 yr old from Chicago was arrested Dec. 31 in the 300 block of W. Sibley for Zero Tolorance.

Jason Jakob, 43, of 2600 block of S. Wentworth, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 6 in the 2600 block of California, Chicago for Retail Theft.

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Jackson Fisher, 26, of 300 block of W. Sibley, Park Ridge, was arrested Jan. 8 in the 0-100 block of S. Prospect for Possession of Cannabis/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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Simona Atanassova, 22, of 400 block of Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, was arrested Jan. 9 in the 200 block of S. Vine for Criminal Damage to Property.

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Robert Straus, 25, of 0-100 block of S. Wille, Mt. Prospect, was arrested Jan. 10 in the 200 block of N. Merrill for Assault.

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Jackelyn Sansone, 30, of the 0-100 block of Forest Pl., Buffalo Grove, was arrested Jan. 11 at the intersection of Ballard & Parkside for DWLS and Improper Lane Usage.

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Brian McShane, 35, of the 7400 block of N. Ozark, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 12 in the 900 block of Elm

for Speeding, Improper Turn, Failure to Use Signal, Revoked DL and DUI.

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Gabrielle Ester, 19, of Chicago was arrested Jan. 15 in the 6200 block of Beckwith for No Valid DL.

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Daunte Nicholas, 20, of Milwaukee (WI) was arrested Jan. 14 at the intersection of Frontage & Central for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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Alejandro Quiroz, 20, of Skokie was arrested Jan. 11

in the 6600 block of Dempster for No Valid DL.

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Jose Villamiel-Rodriguez, 26, of Glenview was arrested Jan. 12 at the intersection of Austin & Greenwood for No Valid DL.

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Matthew Solovastru, 24, of Morton Grove was arrested Jan. 9 at the intersection of Beckwith & Waukegan for Driving While License Suspended.

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Victor Buzila,65,of Morton Grove was arrested Jan. 9 at the intersection of Dempster & Major for No Valid DL.

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Kevin Johnson, 42, of Morton Grove was arrested

Jan. 11 in the 8100 block of Central for Theft of Services and Aggravated Assault.

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Martinique Cooper, 36, of Des Plaines was arrested Jan. 19 at the intersection of Greenwood & National for Suspended DL.

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Martinique Cooper, 36, of Des Plaines was arrested Jan. 10 at the intersection of Greenwood & National for Suspended DL.

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Lazaro Perez, 60, of Chicago was arrested Jan. 14 at the intersection of Waukegan & Dempster for Suspended DL.

News transportation

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IDOT announces finalists for Illinois portion of Illiana Shortlist marks major step for the project - a proposed 47-mile access controlled highway The Illinois Department of Transportation on Jan. 17 announced the final list of qualified developer teams that will be allowed to bid on the Illinois portion of the Illiana.

These teams were among five that submitted Statements of Qualifications to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Illinois portion of the Illiana.

The Request for Qualifications submittal period began November 8 and ended Dec. 19, 2013.

IDOT evaluated the submittal teams and selected the finalists based on experience and qualifications.

The shortlist marks a major step forward for the Illiana project - a proposed 47-mile access controlled highway facility that extends from Interstate 55 in Wilmington to Interstate -65 in Indiana on the east.The preferred corridor is located in Will County in Illinois and Lake County in

Breaking down the numbers

WEB LINKS For more information about the project, visit www.IllianaCorridor.org/P3.

ILLIANA TOLLWAY

9,000 jobs

Potential benefits include the creation of more than 9,000 construction jobs and thousands of long-term jobs.

$1.3 billion

Jobs created could generate up to $1.3 billion in wages over a 35-year period.

Indiana.

IDOT and the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA)/Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), plan to begin construction on the Illiana in the spring of 2015. When built, the Illiana Corridor will reduce truck traffic on local roads, improving safety, travel times and access

to jobs. Beyond the regional benefits for freight and intermodal connections, the Illiana Corridor will provide an opportunity for jobs and economic development.

Potential benefits include the creation of more than 9,000 construction jobs and thousands of long-term jobs amounting to $1.3 billion in wages over a 35year period.

The Indiana procurement is being handled separately by IFA and INDOT. RFQ submissions for the Indiana portion were due on January 10, 2014. IDOT and INDOT are working together to coordinate technical requirements, tolling policy, the federal environmental approval process, and construction schedules for the two-state project.

The four teams on the shortlist for the Illinois portion of the Illiana are (in no particular order): • ILLIANA WEST MOBILITY PARTNERS Equity Members: Cintra Infraestructuras, S.A. Lead Contractor: Ferrovial Agroman US Corp and White Construction, Inc. • ILLINOIS CORRIDOR CONNECTION GROUP Equity Members: ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc., and Fengate Capital Management, Ltd. Lead Contractor: Dragados USA, Inc., F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielson & Associates, LLC, and William Charles Construction Company, LLC • ILLINOIS MOBILITY PARTNERS Equity Members: Fluor Enterprises, Inc., and Plenary Group USA Ltd. Lead Contractor: Illinois Mobility Constructors (Fluor Enterprises, Inc., Lane Construction Corporation, and Granite Construction Co.) • WM ILLINOIS - ILLIANA PARTNERS, LLC Equity Members: Meridiam Infrastructure Illiana IL, LLC, and Walsh Investors, LLC Lead Contractor: Walsh Construction Company, IL, LLC Over the next several months IDOT will engage with these teams in the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase of the process.

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Calendar

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Gunga Din (1939). 7:30 p.m.

Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older.

After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm. com.

Knitting Roundtable for Adults. 2:30 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove.

Come socialize and work through knitting challenges with fellow knitters. Don’t forget your current knitting projects and needles. Call 847929-5101 or visit www.mgpl. org for more information.

JAN. 24 Glow-in-the-Dark Art at The Art Station Studio.

7 P.M. 8106 W Oakton Street, Niles. Come out for a fun night of Glow-in-the-Dark Art at The Art Station Studio. Ages 10-14. $10.

JAN. 25 Make-Up Placement Exam.

10 a.m. Notre Dame College Prep, 7655 West Dempster Street, Niles. Eighth grade boys who have not yet taken a Catholic school entrance exam, are welcome to take Notre Dame College Prep’s 2014 Incoming Freshman Make Up Entrance Exam. Students should bring two #2 pencils to the test and there is a $25 testing fee. Pre-registration is not necessary. Students must RSVP to Shay Boyle, Director of Enrollment, at 847.779.8616 or sboyle@nddons.org.

JAN. 26 Key of Life (2012). 2 p.m.

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. A failed actor swaps identities with a stranger at a bath house, only to find himself filling the shoes of an elite assassin. Join us on the 4th Sunday at 2 pm each month for a selection of critically acclaimed independent and foreign films. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www.mgpl.org for more information.

JAN. 28 Mud (2013). 11:30 a.m.

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. An adventure film about two boys who find a man named Mud hiding out on an island in the Mississippi and agree to help him, but it isn’t long until their town is besieged by bounty hunters out for blood. Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Loofland, Sam Shepard, Reese Witherspoon. Join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Movies, Munchies, and More.

Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org for more information.

JAN. 29 East Maine School District 63 Elementary Band Concert. 6 p.m. Gemini Junior High School, Niles. Fifth and Sixth grade band concert.

JAN. 30 Teen Athletes & Head Injury. 7:30 p.m. Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge. Join Dr. Gere Unger, MD and Dr. Alicen McGowan, PhD as they lead a community talk about teen athletes and head injuries, at the Park Ridge Public Library.

Head injuries put teens at risk. Find out how to protect them. This is a FREE event sponsored by MCYAF, the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation. Research shows that teen athletes who suffer a head injury are at high risk for drinking, drug use and self-

inflicted violence. Find out more at this informative event.

FEB. 13 Wuthering Heights (1939).

Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older.

After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm. com.

MARCH 13 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), with special guest Jessica Rains. Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge.

Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

APRIL 24 Scarface (1939), with guest Christina Rice, author of Ann Dvorak.

Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older.

After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm. com.

MAY 1 In Old Chicago (1937) & Jesse James (1939), with special guests, Tyrone Power family. Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m.

and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older.

After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm. com.

JUNE 19 Gone With The Wind (1939).

Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older.

After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm. com.

ONGOING Pet photos with Santa. Daily, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Golf Mill Center.

Santa welcomes four-legged creatures too! Bring the family pet for photos with Santa on Monday evenings throughout the season. It makes a purrfect holiday greeting card.

Live Jazz Jam at Chambers.

Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players. His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style, has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest.

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.

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

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

Free parking is available in the attached parking garage.

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

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

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

ForuM Post your thoughts!

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letter to the editor

You’re invited to use the Forum page of The Bugle to express your opinions about matters that affect our community.

Issues with tree ordinance column

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For more information, call (815) 436-2431.

Letters to the editor must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Please try to limit your comments to 500 words or less. The editors

Niles has witnessed a significant loss of our green canopy and is taking proactive measures to maintain and enhance our environment

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The Jan. 16 issue of The Bugle contains a guest column written by Mr. Morgan Dubiel on the Forum page. In his opinion piece, Mr. Dubiel makes statements about the proposed tree ordinance for the Village of Niles that are not correct.

A presentation of the proposed ordinance was made the evening of Jan. 14 for all residents. At that meeting Mr. Dubiel spoke of his concerns about enforcing the ordinance on private property. He claimed the new ordinance would prohibit lighted outdoor holiday decorations.

The assistant village manager and I explained to Mr. Dubiel that this does not prohibit holiday lighting.

The ordinance addresses putting electrical wiring on trees and, as it was explained to Mr. Dubiel, it is referring to uninsulated wiring, not holiday lights. Mr. Dubiel’s claims about holiday lights in his column are not correct.

In order to avoid having anyone else make similar incorrect statements the committee will seek to put more explicit language in the

ordinance clarifying this issue.

Mr. Dubiel says this new ordinance will be “a goody bag for full employment for foresters.” thE truth is thE villagE of nilEs will not havE to hirE an arborist or forEstEr in ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THIS ordinancE. wE havE A FULL TIME, CERTIFIED arborist alrEady on staff who will continuE to work with rEsidEnts AND HELP THEM MEET thE conditions of thE proposEd ordinancE.

The truth is the Village of Niles will not have to hire an arborist or forester in order to implement this ordinance.

We have a full time, certified arborist already on staff who will continue to work with residents and help them meet the conditions of the proposed ordinance.

Mr. Dubiel states that shrubs are included in this ordinance.

As was publicly stated in

response to his concerns at the Jan. 14 meeting, shrubs that are on public or private property that interfere with the line of sight for drivers have always been covered by our Village ordinances and must be either removed or cut back for public safety. That continues to be Village policy and is the reference to shrubs in this ordinance.

Niles has witnessed a significant loss of our green canopy and is taking proactive measures to maintain and enhance our environment for future generations. Among the many benefits of mature trees are water absorption, cleaner air, cooling of the environment, and increased real estate values.

Trees can be replanted but the benefits of a mature tree are not realized for many years. This ordinance helps to protect the green asset our trees, whether on public or private property, provide for all of us.

Mr. Dubiel’s questions were welcomed and answered at the Jan. 14 meeting. It is unfortunate that his statements in The Bugle did not reflect the information that was presented to him.

Rosemary Palicki Chair, Environmental Practices Committee Niles Trustee

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Higher bill for last year’s annual Our Lady of Guadalupe feast The bill, totaling about $30,000 for the festival, is the largest the organizers have ever received Organizers for the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe festival received a larger bill than usual from the City of Des Plaines for last month’s event.

The bill, totaling about $30,000 for the twoday festival, is the largest the organizers have ever received.

Previous years had organizers pay between $2,800 to about $5,000, said city officials and the Chicago Archdiocese.

The higher bill was based off of what the full cost of

the hundreds of hours police officers and auxiliary officers clocked in to keep the event safe.

Previous bills only reflected the hourly rate for auxiliary officers, with the rest of the wages and overtime owed coming out of the city’s budget, said Des Plaines officials.

Large groups of Catholics have gone to the Our Lady shrine in Des Plaines every December for the past 25 years to worship Our Lady of Guadalupe, a symbol of Catholic Mexicans.

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Morton Grove, Skokie tie in pizza eating contest Annual pizza themed event is D219 Educational Foundation’s signature fundraiser Morton Grove and Skokie’s mayors tied as the “Fastest Eating Mayor in Town!” pizza-eating contest held at Niles West High School Jan 16. Morton Grove Mayor Dan DiMaria, Skokie Mayor Morton Grove Mayor George Van Dusen Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen Daniel DiMaria were declared co-winners, Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo placed Barnaby’s, Father & Son in second and Lincolnwood Italian Kitchen, Giordano’s, Mayor Jerry Turry placed in Gulliver’s, Jet’s Pizza, Nancy’s, third.

OrganicLife, Papa John’s, The evening also featured Village Inn, and Wa-pa-ghetti’s; live entertainment from Niles with Village Inn declared West and North student bands, the winner by popular vote. face painting, a balloon artist D219 Educational Foundation and a strolling magician for the helps needy students and the young at heart. Participating annual pizza themed event pizzerias that competed for is the Foundation’s signature the annual title of of “Best fundraiser.

Pizza” included Lou Malnati’s,

News morton grove

Police search for burglary suspects No injuries occurred to the resident and no weapons or threats were noted or displayed

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Morton Grove Police responded to the scene of a burglary today around 2:54 p.m. in the 7800 block of Long in Morton Grove.

A resident of the home reported that three male suspects wearing masks fled his home after he

found them in the upstairs part of the residence.

The resident told police that he heard noises upstairs in the house while he was in his basement, and he went to check.

This is when he saw the suspect wearing masks and confronted them. All three subjects fled

the house when they were confronted by the homeowner.

No injuries occurred to the resident and no weapons or threats were noted or displayed.

An estimated $18,000 worth of jewelry was taken from the house, along with the resident’s cell phone.

If anyone has information please contact the Morton Grove Police Department at (847) 470-5200.

This story is developing, check back for updates.

COACH Continued from page 1 featured testimony from teenagers, school officials and a member of the Department of Childhood and Family services talking about the alleged hazing in the school’s soccer program. These incidents reportedly involved at least five students, the most recent of which occurred in 2012. At the trial’s outset Divincenzo pled not guilty to the charges and opted to have a judge decide his case rather than a jury.

One former varsity player told the court the alleged hazing was used to “initiate” players to the varsity team’s “family.” These “initiations” reportedly involved Divincenzo’s varsity players repeatedly attacking underclassmen by pinning them to the ground face down and then poking their victims’ butts through the underwear with sticks or fingers.

How much Divincenzo knew about his varsity players’ conversations about “initiations,” as well as their hazing activities are what Cook County prosecutors and the former coach’s defense attorneys disputed.

Judge Warnick was originally expected to issue a ruling Dec. 18, three days after the trial began, but instead made the unusual move to take a few weeks to consider the arguments by Divincenzo’s lawyers for a not guilty verdict.

Warnick also requested detailed legal briefs from the prosecution and the defense on the charges be issued to him before the trial resumed and told the court Jan. 15 that he had taken time to review transcripts of the trial over the preceding weeks.

“What I got was a case of apples and oranges from each side,” said Warnick of the arguments made

PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ

Michael Divincenzo (left) and his attorney Thomas Breen.

by both sides.

He said he was dismissing charges of failing to report the alleged hazing because prosecutors were using an abused child law that when taken in it’s “plain and ordinary meaning,” does not apply to the acts the former coach is When does tomfoolery and roughhousing become a battery? Frankly judge, I don’t know.”

- Defense attorney Tom Breen

accused of. Essentially that the hazing was committed by students upon other students and not by the coach himself.Additionally, the judge said the law doesn’t require a defendant to report his own alleged wrongdoing, as that would violate constitutional protections against self-incrimination.

Warnick also said players testified their coach didn’t know what was going on,that the players had taken responsibility for their actions and that the incidents examined happened out of sight of the school’s coaches. Because of this the judge said the prosecutors’ argument that Divincenzo knew of

the “initiations” and doing nothing to stop them to allow of “warped” culture of hazing be used to build camaraderie among his varsity players did not hold water.

A tearful Divincenzo told reporters he was thankful for the support from family and friends after the judge issued the verdict.

“I’m just grateful for my lawyers, family and friends,” said an emotional Divincenzo, fighting back tears. “Without them I wouldn’t be here today.”

He said he plans on taking the next few weeks easy and he was still unsure if wanted to return to teaching or coaching.

Divincenzo still faces a pending civil lawsuit brought on by the parents of players who reportedly experienced hazing.

“Despite the outcome, it is my hope that this case will help to ensure that any student at Maine West or any other school will be protected from any potential harm or humiliation caused by the illegal and reckless act of hazing,” said Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. “We have raised awareness of the legal and ethical obligations that educators and coaches have to protect their students from this objectionable conduct.”

Take 5 Crossword Puzzle

Across 1 Terrible grade 4 Don of radio 8 Got smart with 14 Not feel well 15 “Brave New World” drug 16 Developed a liking for 17 “American Idiot” punk band 19 James of “Gunsmoke” 20 Most insignificant 21 Hopefully helpful track info 23 Once, formerly 24 Performer who is heard but not seen 28 Thames school 30 QB’s successes 31 “__ were you ...”

32 Meat-andpotatoes bowlful 36 Mil. school 37 1996 Hillary Clinton bestseller, and what might be said about the start of 17-, 24-, 48- or 59-Across

Down 41 “High Hopes” lyricist Sammy 42 One printing defamatory text, in England 43 Prefix with gram 44 Bars to scan, briefly 47 Boy of la casa 48 Table scraps, to the dog 51 Zero-calorie protest 55 War hero played

by George C. Scott 56 Sitcom sergeant 57 Like citrus juices 59 Boob tube 62 TV’s “__ & Greg” 63 Remove from power 64 Sch. in the smallest state 65 Patronize, as a restaurant 66 Source of some psychiatry grants: Abbr.

67 Whitney or Washington: Abbr.

1 Lose color in the 1 Apollo 11 moon lander 2 Pink-slip issuer 3 Bugs with bounce 4 Fails to be 5 Stylish, ‘60s-style 6 Hollywood’s Thurman 7 Greet someone casually 8 Uttered 9 Major heart vessels 10 Former Seattle NBAer 11 Doubtful 12 UFO pilots, in theory 13 Hair styles 18 Grammy winner Gloria 22 Halloween mo.

24 Cast a ballot 25 Dollar bills 26 Old enough 27 Bill attachment 29 Sound of disdain 32 __ tendonitis: arm muscle ailment 33 Daylong military march 34 Addis Ababa native

35 Mart opening 36 The whole thing 38 Ristorante carafe contents 39 Footnoter’s “ditto,” briefly 40 Deighton of spy-fi 44 Final syllable 45 Scratcher on a post 46 Corp. money manager 49 Father of la casa 50 Hamburger topper 52 Wedding memento 53 Hybrid tennis garment 54 Wasp venom, for one 56 “The other one, too” 57 Throw in 58 Cubs’ home: Abbr.

60 MADD concern 61 Doctrinal word ending

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Horoscopes He who hesitates is lost. Over-thinking problems could leave you into a muddle. Only quick, decisive action will get the job done. If you must take a chance, the dice are likely to roll in your favor in the week ahead.

Agree to disagree this week. No matter how determined you are to hold fast to your convictions, there’s someone who’s just as gung ho with the opposing viewpoint. Arguing will just have you running in circles so find common ground.

Be yourself. Putting on airs to impress someone may just make you seem phony and insincere. Follow your instincts in the week ahead and do what comes naturally to achieve the best results. Use free time to simply sit back and recharge your batteries.

A little spit and polish can make the old seem like new.

Taking care of what you have this week can save you from wasting money replacing items. When spending money, know the difference between what you want and what you need.

Do what you want to do. Indulge yourself with a little “me” time by engaging in the activities you most enjoy in the week ahead. When faced with important decisions, follow your first instinct and you can’t go wrong.

There’s no place like home. Take time to surround yourself with loved ones and close friends to experience the true riches of life. Plan a gathering of the clan or reach out with a phone call to distant relatives this week.

If all around you seems a circus, it’s time to become the ringmaster.

Grab your whip and chair to tame the wild beasts and create order out of chaos this week. Much can be accomplished if your channel your restless energy in the right direction.

Put in your two cents worth.

This week, you’re able to assess situations quickly and can provide valuable advice to those who may be having trouble solving problems. Mapping out your long-term goals and objectives will work out well.

You can do no wrong. Whatever task you choose to undertake, it will succeed. If you’ve placed your trust in others, they’ll come through for you.

Everything is coming up roses this week, so enjoy it while it lasts.

Save disguises for Halloween. You may try to be something you’re not, but others will quickly see through the faÁade. Be honest and forthright in your dealings this week to reap the most benefit from each encounter.

No one is above reproach. Accepting criticism is not an admission of failure. Take advice to heart in the week ahead, as someone else’s useful and wise insights may help you avoid future errors or correct existing ones.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. You may be able to find many faults if you put someone under the microscope, but they, in turn, could do the same to you. Live and let live this week.

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INSIDE: Three-pointers from Benet sink Notre Dame, page 12; Demons trying to find win in CSL North, page 14

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Dons roll with the changes, qualify for sectionals

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

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Alex Jensen averaged a 213 at the Chicago Taft Regional to help Notre Dame advance to sectionals.

IHSA schools that have boys bowling programs took part in a new postseason format on Saturday.

Notre Dame was one of 13 teams competing in the Chicago Taft Regional—one of 16 regionals held around state that feeds into four sectionals to be held this weekend.

In previous years, every team started at a sectional because there was no regional round for boys or girls bowling. The top two teams from that sectional, as well as the top two individual bowlers not on a team and six at-large bowlers advanced to the state tournament.

This year, the top four teams from each regional, along with the top 10 individuals not on a team, move on to one of the four aforementioned sectionals.

The Dons reserved a spot at this weekend’s St. Patrick sectional after finishing third, edging Niles North, the fourth and final qualifying team, by 29 pins— 5,946 to 5,917.

Coaches and bowlers alike favor the new structure, which allows the top six teams, the top seven individual bowlers and two at-large qualifiers from each sectional to advance to state.

“It makes it more competitive that’s for sure,” said first-year Notre Dame coach Bill Kerber.

“We have another chance to prove ourselves. We have a good team so I was confident in our guys all year long.”

“I think it’s a lot better actually,” Dons senior Alex Jensen noted.

“Before it was a lot more difficult for schools to get to state because they’d take the top two teams out of many different sectionals, but now this makes it easier (to qualify for state).”

Jensen, this year’s recipient of

the Tony Lawless Award as the MVP of the CCL Conference, helped the Dons secure third place by rolling a 247 in the final game while freshman Robert Van Houghton saved his best game of the day for last with a 244.

“Last year we had three seniors on the team and a couple of juniors,” said Jensen, who averaged a 213 for the day and has been averaging between a 206 and 207 all season. “I really like the makeup of the team this year. There’s a lot of energy and a lot of young guys and a lot of skill.”

That youth and skill was evident as Van Houghton averaged a 201 for the regional while sophomores Tom Ochal and Matt Voss turned in averages of 199 and 198, respectively. Van Houghton got better as the day progressed, recording scores of 200 or better in each of his last four games. Meanwhile, Voss carried the Dons in Game 4 by firing a 257, and Ochal had three games of 200 or more.

“It was our best performance of the year outside of the conference,” Kerber said. “Our freshman Robert had a fantastic day, but it was a team effort today.”

Sophomore Brendan Brown came in for two games as a substitute, combining with Voss for a 201 in Game 5 and posting a 190 on his own in Game 6.

“You can’t ask for more from a sub,” Kerber said.“(He was) truly fantastic today. I’m super excited for sectionals.”

Jensen credited Kerber for emphasizing detail during practice throughout the season.

“He really changed things up from last year,” Jensen said.

“There’s just been a lot more hard work. There are a lot more drills; last year we kind of showed See ROLL, page 15

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Three-pointers from Benet sink Notre Dame

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

It’s a dilemma every opposing coach and team on Benet Academy’s schedule faces this season.

Do you try to contain the Redwings’ star big man, 6-foot-9 Sean O’Mara, and force Benet’s perimeter shooters to beat you, or vice-versa?

Notre Dame chose Door No. 1 in its ESCC game at Benet last Friday, and unfortunately, the Redwings rained threepointers down on the Dons all night—13 to be exact—while securing a 74-58 victory.

“We tried to take that (O’Mara) away,” Dons coach Tom Les said afterward. “When we didn’t get there in the second half a couple of times, he got good opportunities.

We’ve got to pick our poison.

Either we live and die with

them shooting threes or we live and die with him around the bucket, and even when he missed a couple he was right there for putbacks.

O’Mara did get 23 points, but the Redwings’ three-point game was operating on all cylinders.

They sank eight treys in the first half alone. Benet senior Collin Pellettieri (14 points) and junior Colin Bonnett combined for eight threes, with Bonnett netting all of his 12 points from beyond the arc.

“When you have a player of that magnitude (O’Mara), it takes two of us to occupy him and they play pretty well four against three,” Les said. “They were good at moving the ball and finding the open guy, and they had guys that hit shots.”

The Dons, however, hung with Benet for most of the first See SINK, page 15

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Notre Dame’s Joe Mooney scored a game-high 27 points in a 74-58 loss to Benet Friday.

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Kons trey at buzzer propels Hawks at DeKalb Kelly Kons was at the right place at the right time and came up huge for Maine South’s girls basketball team against Rock Island at the DeKalb Martin Luther King tourney on Saturday.

Kons happened to be standing beyond the threepoint arc during a scramble for a loose ball in the free throw lane during the closing seconds.

The ball bounced right to Kons, who picked it up and launched a three-pointer that banked in off the glass as time expired to give the Hawks a dramatic 48-45 victory.

Kons and Julia Spuria (eight rebounds) each scored 10 points vs. Rock Island, which received eight votes in the latest AP Class

4A state poll.

The Hawks also played Glenbard East at Saturday’s tourney and defeated the Rams, 44-39.

Hailey Schoneman notched her second doubledouble in three games with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Nina Anderson added six rebounds.

The Hawks tangled with Glenbrook South last Friday, and the Titans—who handed the Hawks an overtime loss in early December—won another close game against Maine South, this time 57-54.

The Hawks’ conference record slipped to 3-3. Schoneman had a double-double (14 points and 10 rebounds), Sam Fagenholz scored nine points

and had five assists, and Elizabeth Skoronski pulled down six rebounds.

•Maine East placed three players in double figures en route to beating Highland Park, 49-37, in the CSL North on Jan. 13. Elanta Slowek led the Demons with 15 points, followed by Shaylee Sloan and Jazlene Gonzalez with 10 apiece.

Last Friday, the Demons improved to 6-1 in the conference, 12-5 overall by besting Deerfield, 60-47. Maine East blitzed Deerfield with a 13-0 run during the first quarter, led 25-19 at intermission and

then had an 8-0 run to start the third period. Slowek topped the Demons with 18 points and Maria Protic added 14.

On Saturday afternoon, Conant clobbered the Demons, 61-33. Protic had 10 points and Sloan nine.

•Niles West fell to CSL South foe Evanston, 66-34, last Friday.

Jaylynn Estrada tallied nine points for the Wolves (6-9, 1-5).

The Wolves hosted Hersey on Saturday and lost, 63-49. Alex Galanopoulos fired in 14 points, including four three-pointers, Katherine DeLara chipped in with 12 points and Estrada had eight.

BOYS BASKETBALL Maine South, the defending champions of the Galesburg Martin Luther King tournament, moved halfway towards another MLK title with two victories Saturday.

The Hawks—who concluded the tourney Monday with games against the host school in the morning and Blue Island in the afternoon—beat Dunlap 47-32 on Saturday morning and hung on to defeat Minooka, 38-36 that evening, holding off Minooka in the fourth quarter.

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Demons trying to find wins in CSL North

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine East’s boys basketball team was, for the most part, competitive during the start of the 2013-14 season, even though the Demons had won just one game through their first eight.

Then the Demons caught

fire and took the Luther North holiday tournament championship, snapping off four straight victories in the process.

Senior forward Ezeka Omeke said the tourney provided the team with a nice shot in the arm to its collective psyche.

“We felt like we could do anything and come out and

show everybody” that the Demons aren’t pushovers, Omeke said. “We came out with confidence and felt like winners. We were 1-7 and came out 5-7, winning four in a row and gaining confidence.”

“It was a comfortable See WINS, page 15

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Abby George and Maine East are looking for their first CSL North win.

Sports WINS Continued from page 14 situation for us,” added coach Dave Genis. “There wasn’t a lot of pressure. They were teams we don’t normally see, and then we head into our conference and it’s teams and people that we know. There’s a different expectation and a different kind of pressure.”

As of yet, the Demons’ success in the Luther North tourney hasn’t segued into the CSL North. They’ve been soundly defeated in successive league contests to start the new year—71-59 to District 207 rival Maine West on Jan. 10, and most recently, a 64-39 loss at home to Deerfield Jan. 16. Maine East remains winless in the CSL

SINK Continued from page 12 half. Joe Mooney sparked Notre Dame throughout, scoring 17 of his game-high 27 points in the half. Mooney enjoyed a stretch during the first quarter in which he scored 10 straight points to lift Notre Dame to a 19-13 lead. The Dons led 19-16 after one quarter.

“They know he’s coming so they’re looking for him,” Les said “He’s always guarded by the opposition’s best defender.

Tonight they were running two guys at him quite often, but he still finds ways to hit shots and get a little breathing room.”

Mooney, of course, is the brother of Matt Mooney, the Dons’ leading scorer last season who is at the Air Force Academy.

Joe said he’s received advice on the varsity game from his older brother, who wasn’t able to suit up for the Falcons this season after breaking his fibula last

ROLL Continued from page 11 up for practice and just bowled.

This year it’s been focused on the smaller parts of our game and a lot of it’s really shown.”

MAINE EAST The Demons will field a varsity team for the first time next

North, but the Demons (6-9) did knock off Lane Tech, 58-47, in a non-conference game Saturday night.

“I was hoping to defend better than we did (against Maine West and Deerfield),” Genis said. “We gave up 71 (points) to Maine West and 64 to these guys. You saw early in the ballgame (vs.

Deerfield) where defensively we created a lot of problems for them, but for some reason we can’t sustain it. And that’s a problem.

“We had a great week of practice and that’s what’s disappointing.”

The Demons overcame an early 5-1 deficit vs. Deerfield with a 6-0 run, capped by a three-pointer from Nick Kanjou, who shared team scoring honors with Stefon Jones as each finished with nine points.

But that turned out to be the only time Maine East would lead the rest of the night.

Deerfield motored out to a 16-7 advantage following an 11-0 run, and led 19-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Warriors’ lead ballooned to 32-14 at one point during the second period.

“We shot ourselves in the foot with the decisions that we made,” Genis said.“I told them in there (the locker room after the game) I was listening to Rick Renteria, the new Cubs manager, and he was talking about the rebuilding of the Cubs. He’s OK with getting beat, but there’s a difference between getting beat and losing.You’re losing because of the things you’re doing, and I think that was the case today.”

The Demons, though, chipped away the remainder of the quarter and pulled to

summer and tearing the deltoid ligament in the same leg.

“He’s given me a lot of pointers,” Joe said. “The conference is tough; you’ve got to keep your composure and it’s a game of runs. You’ve got to set screens and get yourself open and get your teammates open, and that helps a lot.”

The Dons’ last lead of the game occurred early in the second quarter, 22-20, after Mooney nailed his third trey of the half. Then it was all Redwings.

Benet began pulling away from Notre Dame thanks to an 8-0 run towards the end the second quarter. The Redwings led 42-32 at the break. Then, Bonnett gunned in two threes to start the third period that ignited a 9-0 run, and O’Mara capped that run with a putback to put the Redwings ahead, 5132.

“I thought out of the 16 minutes in the first half we played good for about 11 or 12,” Les said. “On four different

occasions they got an offensive rebound and there was a scramble and a kick-out and a wide open three. My assistant coach said on four different occasions, we didn’t clean up the defensive boards, (and then) they got an open three and that’s a killer. We don’t get an opportunity for two and they get an extra opportunity and hit a three.”

Ammar Becar contributed nine points for the Dons, whom Benet coach Gene Heidkamp said are “going to be very good.”

“Not only are they young but they’re talented and they play hard,” Heidkamp said. “They compete, and there’s no doubt in my mind that that’s going to be an excellent team.”

“We’re progressing very well,” Mooney added. “There’s a huge difference between us right now and our first Thanksgiving tournament. We’re leaps and bounds ahead of where we were. Everyone’s improving.”

winter, but they’ll be sending two individual qualifiers to the St. Patrick sectional.

Senior Mike Petillo and junior Anthony Clemente were among the top 10 individual qualifiers out of last Saturday’s regional. Petillo turned in an average of 212 with two big games: a 278 in Game 4 and a 268 in Game 2. Clemente also averaged a 212, rolling a 200 or better four times and turning in a high game of 239.

“This is the first time we’ve been a part of something like this and I’m just impressed by them bowling six games,” said Maine East coach Matt Kudlik, who is a Notre Dame alum. “It’s grueling, and to see them put up the scores they put up is tough.

To come out of this regional as individuals is pretty good. It’s good competition and they did a good job.”

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Consecutive three-pointers from point guard Abby George and Kanjou made it 36-29, but the Warriors pulled the plug on any hopes the Demons had of getting closer by outscoring Maine East 20-1 over the next few minutes.

“They run good stuff,” Genis said. “They’re well coached, they’ve got skilled players but I tell our guys, ‘If you stick to our defensive principles, you should be able to guard anything.’ It doesn’t matter. We don’t need a scout team to go out and say, ‘OK, this is what they do.’

“We had a couple of situations where we doubled off of ball screens and we didn’t have our guy rotating on the guy rolling to the basket. And that’s a problem. We just didn’t get

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that done.There were situations when we just lost the game. It wasn’t that they beat us; it’s that we lost. We had the momentum coming out the first half.”

Genis made it clear that the team needs George, a junior who’s been starting for the Demons since his sophomore season, to “step up in big games.”

“And it’s not just about scoring,” Genis said. “It’s about making the right decisions, knowing your personnel. I thought that he had some key turnovers; he just wasn’t into this game. That was a huge difference.”

George agreed with his coach.

When asked what he felt went wrong these last two conference games, George replied,“Defense, and I played bad.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Balanced attack leads East past Central

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Plainfield East went through a tough stretch around the holiday break.

It lost to Plainfield North in Southwest Prairie Conference play, then went 1-3 in the Pekin Holiday Tournament.

The Bengals returned to SPC play and lost to Oswego.

Now that they have returned to a normal schedule, they have returned to their winning ways, topping Romeoville earlier in the week and taking down Plainfield Central 74-40 Friday at Central.

“It’s especially good to come back in conference,” East coach Branden Adkins said.

“A lot of our losses, we were in the games. We just weren’t playing 32 minutes. I feel like Tuesday night and tonight we played a lot better. We had good pressure and forced some turnovers, which gave us some easy baskets. We had a lot of guys step up tonight.”

“We had a couple down points, but it feels really good beating Romeoville and getting this win,” Jordan said. “It is a great feeling.”

Everyone got into the action for East, led by Jordan, who scored a game-high 18 points.

Freshman Malik Binns added 12 points, Joshua Smith scored 10 points, Myles Ward and sophomore Elyjah Goss each had eight points and Nick Novak contributed seven points.

“From the tipoff we pressured the ball well and got out in transition,” Novak said. “Like coach said, good defense leads to good offense. The guys came off the bench and did a great job of getting in passing lanes and making plays. It was a great team effort.”

“Everybody contributed tonight,” Jordan said.“It was a fun game.”

Having the bench, and in particular the underclassmen contributing could be a big

bonus for the Bengals down the stretch.

“We believed in our freshmen and sophomores from the start of the season, that is what they are up with us,” Adkins said. “Since the beginning of 2014, they have played with a different energy level. Even some of the juniors are really contributing. Now we have a good rotation of nine, 10 or 11 guys who can contribute at any time.”

East held a 14-8 lead after one quarter, but the Wildcats closed the gap and cut it to two at 1917.

That would be as close as they would get as the Bengals scored the last 15 points of the first half thanks to their full court press.

“Not only does (pressing) pump us up, it makes our offense so much easier,” Novak said. “We can get out and transition and go. It makes things a lot easier, especially with the momentum changes. We’re taking pride in our defense now and everyone is getting after it.”

That energy will be a big key for East moving forward.

“We’re bringing a lot more energy,” Jordan said. “We have to throw the first punch and when we do good things happen.”

They will need to bring it every game with two conference losses, but everyone in the conference has at least one loss, so they still control their own destiny.

“We can win every game if we play the way we can play,”Adkins said. “But if we play the way we did around the holidays, we could lose to teams who shouldn’t be beating us. We’re using this as momentum and motivation. We still have to play Plainfield North and Oswego again and we get them both at our house.”

Central was playing without head coach Steve Lamberti, who missed the game for family reasons.

Logan Velasquez and Dwight Watkins scored nine points each to lead the Wildcats.

“We talked about playing within

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Plainfield East’s Nick Novak drives past Plainfield Central’s Logan Velasquez Friday in the Bengals’ 74-40 win.

our game and unfortunately we didn’t put it together tonight,” said Central assistant coach Mark Hudson.“East is an athletic team. Our kids didn’t come out ready to play. They were a little flat. There were good things that

happened in the game, so we will build on the positives. You have to play your game and play to your ability.

“We got the ball inside some and we were successful there. At times, because of the pressure,

we got away from that. We have to keep our focus and do the things that are successful when we are under pressure so we can get better results.”

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recipe

easY as apple

apple pie with cheddar crust Serves 8

Add extra flavor to apple pie with and easy cheddar-flavored pastry Ask most people to describe a perfect apple pie and you’ll hear a combination of characteristics, assorted food terms

By Wolfgang Puck Tribune Content Agency

Almost everyone is familiar with the phrase “easy as apple pie,” meant to suggest that a task couldn’t be simpler. But I suspect that most people, encountering those words, feel like saying something like, “Yeah, right!”

Many home cooks consider pie-making a difficult task.

They’d rather just pick up a freshly prepared one from their favorite local bakery or the supermarket’s baked-goods section, or maybe pop a frozen pie in the oven.

I think the time has come for a home pie-making revival.

And apple pie is a perfect way to start. In fact, I’ll even dare to say that it’s easy, as you’ll see in the recipe I share with you here and another, different kind of apple pie I’ll serve up in my next column.

Ask most people to describe a perfect apple pie and you’ll hear a combination of characteristics that sometimes sound to me like a yin-andyang of food terms. They’ll

describe their ideal pastry as flakey and crisp yet tender. The filling, meanwhile, should feature sweet yet tangy apples that are perfectly cooked through and tender yet still with a touch of firmness and crispness.

Some people like the taste of cinnamon in the filling, too; others don’t.

i think thE TIME HAS COME FOR A HOME PIEMAkING REvIvAL. and applE piE is a pErfEct way to start.

And there are those who insist on topping each serving with vanilla ice cream, while others (including those of us who grew up in Austria) opt for whipped cream, and some want their pie plain and simple. Then, there’s the English contingent, who like serving their apple pie accompanied by a wedge of sharp Cheddar cheese.

Out of all these many characteristics and options, I’ve come up with a version of a traditional apple pie that, to my taste, balances all the yins and yangs. For the filling, I use good, well-balanced, crisp cooking apples such as the Granny Smith or Golden Delicious varieties. I precook the apples with butter and sugar (cinnamon optional), along with a splash of Calvados (apple brandy) to heighten their flavor, until the fruit is surrounding by a rich golden caramel sauce.

For the crust, I’ve decided to add Cheddar cheese right into the pastry. A touch of cider vinegar in the dough not only complements the flavor of the filling but also, through its acidity, makes the dough inherently more tender while it bakes to the desired goldenbrown color.

All in all, the result is an apple pie that tastes familiar enough to please all the traditionalminded people out there, but with a complexity and depth of flavor that may, at first bite, open your eyes just a bit wider and make you feel as if you’re eating apple pie for the first time.

And making it all, believe or not, is as easy as apple pie! (c) 2013 WOLFGANG PUCK WORLDWIDE, INC. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

CHEDDAR CRUST: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch chunks and chilled in the freezer for 15 minutes 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp or mild Cheddar cheese 3/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/3 to 1/2 cup ice water

APPLE FILLING: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 medium-sized firm, tangysweet organic apples such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional 4 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy) or applejack 1 large cage-free egg, beaten Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional

First, make the Cheddar Pastry: Put the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade. Pulse 5 or 6 times to combine. Add the chilled butter and process for 5 seconds.

Add the Cheddar and pulse the machine on and off 4 times to combine. In a measuring cup, combine the cider vinegar and 1/3 cup of ice water. With the machine running, pour the vinegar-water mixture through the feed tube; continue processing until a ball of dough forms. If the dough doesn’t come together, process in another 1 to 2 tablespoons of ice water.

Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. With clean hands, form it into an even ball. Cut the ball into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other. Pat each into a flattened disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Meanwhile, prepare the Apple Filling: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter turns light brown, add the apples and sprinkle with the sugar and, if you like, the cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has turned golden-brown, 10 to 15 minutes, but the apples are still firm. Stir in the Calvados and remove from the heat. Empty onto a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

For the pie, preheat the oven to 400 degree F., positioning a rack in the lower third of the oven.

Meanwhile, on a lightly floured work surface, with a floured rolling pin, roll out the smaller disk of dough to an even 11-inch circle. Gently fold the dough in half or quarters, transfer to a 9-inch pie pan, unfold, and gently ease into the pan’s contours. Roll out the larger disk to a 12-inch circle.

Fill the lined pie pan with the cooled apple mixture and dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Top with the larger pastry disk, tucking its edges under the rim of the bottom pastry. With your fingers, press down all around the rim to seal decoratively. With the tip of a small, sharp knife, cut 3 vents, each about 2 inches long, in the center of the top crust.

Bake the pie for 30 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F. and bake 20 minutes longer. Remove from the oven, brush the top with the beaten egg, return to the oven, and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.

Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature, cut into wedges and accompanied, if you like, by whipped cream or ice cream.

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Business & Real Estate

dave says

Preparing for the future with a ‘squirrel’ fund Dear Dave, My husband works construction, so we barely scrape by during the winter months. Should we build an emergency fund for the slow times?

Cathy Dear Cathy, I think that’s a great idea. Although, I’d probably call it something other than an emergency fund.

How about a squirrel fund? Squirrels need to have nuts saved up for winter, and in your case you’d be setting money aside during the summer to get you through the slow winter months.

You may think I’m playing games with the name, but really I’m not. This sort of saving isn’t for emergencies. It’s a budget issue, because you’re planning and setting aside cash leading up to the down time you know is coming. Keep your

Remember, we’re not talking about some random amount of money here. It’s an exact amount that you can budget for accordingly.

emergency fund of three to six months of expenses separate from this, and take a careful look at what he made this winter and how much that left you short each month.

Remember, we’re not talking about some random amount of money here. It’s an exact amount that you can budget for accordingly. Teachers can do the same thing if they’re not paid 12 months a year. It’s a simple matter of planning ahead for the down time, and setting aside enough during the other nine months to see you through!

—Dave

Emergency fund in bonds Dear Dave, What do you think about the idea of putting your emergency fund into bonds?

Ryan Dear Ryan, I think that’s a really bad idea, and here’s why. Bond values and prices go down as long-term interest rates rise.

Right now, long-term interest rates—a good example would be mortgage rates—are ticking up.They’ve moved up a quarter of a percent recently. So, as this happens, the value of bonds goes down. If these interest rates spiked, you could lose half your emergency fund.

Never, ever put your emergency fund into things where risk and volatility are factors. An emergency fund isn’t an investment. It’s there to help protect things that are investments and your life. Keep it in something safe and simple, like a money market account where there’s no penalty for early withdrawal.

We’re not looking to make money with an emergency fund, Ryan. It’s insurance. Just

let it sit there, safe and sound, until it’s needed.

—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 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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

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

Advanced registration is required for programs.

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

Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub.

This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued.

Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information.

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

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

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

Men’s Club Meeting A representative from Aspen Mortgage will be here to explain what reverse mortgages can and can’t do for people. Lunch is mostaccioli with meat sauce, salad, and garlic bread. Monday, January 20, 10:30am-1:00pm $5M/$7.50NM Women’s Club Meeting Lunch will include chicken salad, croissant, fruit, and dessert. Following our delicious lunch, we will play Bingo, and win fantastic prizes.

Monday, January 27, 11:30am2:00pm $5M/$7.50NM Line Dance – No partner needed!

Instructor: Fran Strain. Enjoy easy-to-learn advanced dance patterns in Country, Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! Studies show group or line dancing is beneficial in aiding memory, balance, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being. Enjoy fitness, & friendship. Tuesdays, February 4-25, 1:00-2:00pm. $10M/$15NM I have the pictures… Now what?

(3 classes) Instructor: Mary Kussmann.

Learn how to transfer photos to your computer and set up files for them. We will discuss taking your memory card or flash drive to a local retailer to have them printed. Please bring your digital camera, if you have one. Tuesdays, February 4-25, 1:00-2:00pm $10M/$15NM Dance, Dance, Dance Presented by Jackie Sinclair & Maine South Dancers. The Maine South Dancers are returning to the Center to

perform a number of their original choreographed pieces. You’ll feel like you’re in the audience of Dancing With The Stars as you enjoy both large ensemble and smaller group productions spotlighting a variety of dance styles. There may also be a few surprise performers. This is a show that must not be missed. Thursday, February 13, 11:00am, FREE SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters Presented by the Niles Police Department.

Home Repair Fraud – Driveway, roof repair, and tuck pointing are just a few of the jobs they say they may help you with. Once you give them money, that’s the last time you see them. Get tips to prevent this. Thursday, February 13, 2:00-3:30pm. FREE Young Frankenstein at Drury Lane Oakbrook Young Frankenstein is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy masterpiece. Follow bright young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterwork and bring a corpse to life.

Together with his oddly shaped and endearing helper Igor, his curvaceous lab assistant Inga, and in spite of his incredibly self-involved madcap fiancée Elizabeth, Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster, but not without scary and quite often hilarious complications. Young Frankenstein in scientificallyproven monstrously good entertainment – it’s ritzy, glitzy and blitzfully funny! Enjoy lunch at Drury Lane featuring chef’s soup of the day, rolls, veggies, your choice of traditional roast turkey or roast sirloin with merlot mushroom sauce, and dessert. Thursday, February 20, 10:30am-5:00pm $65M/$70NM Heart Health Fair Saturday, February 22, 2013 Learn to keep your heart healthy!

Speakers: Cardiologist, D. Takhtehchian, MD and internal medicine physician, R. Dianati, MD along with other speakers!

Cholesterol and Glucose Screening (sign up for a nominal fee)! Healthy Cooking Demonstration by Meijer; ministroke screening; acupuncture

and more!

ALL OUR WELCOME!!

CASH Ring of Fire The Music of Johnny Cash at Theatre at the Center, Munster, Indiana. From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits including I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, and Folsom Prison Blues. This multi-talented cast paints a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a footstompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a uniquely American legend! Enjoy lunch at Theatre at the Center featuring cream of chicken rice soup, choice of baked cod or grilled lemon chicken, classic mashed potatoes, broccoli spears, and apple pie. Wednesday, March 12, 10:45am-6:00pm. $65M/$70NM

Park Ridge Senior Center Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 Non-Resident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities.

Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen;

Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Game tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847-692-3597.

Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847-692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators.

Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community.

Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month .

Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics .

Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals.

Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions.

Handicrafters: every Friday, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, cross-stitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar See SENIORS, page 21

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SENIORS Continued from page 20 and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome!

Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free.

• Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class.

• Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

• Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity.

• Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

“Brainiacs” the Game Show Monday Feb. 10, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $17 members, $19 non-members.

Join your fellow members in a friendly competition. This Jeopardy style game will have you at the edge of your seat as you buzz in to give your answer. Feeling a little trigger shy? This game is played with teams of up to 5 people. Prizes are given to the first, second, and third place teams. Before we play, fuel your brains with a box lunch catered by All on the Road.

Tea with the Presidents/Women’s Club Luncheons Wednesday, Feb. 12, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $17 members, $19 non-members.

You are invited to travel through American history with Patricia O’Brien as she presents Tea with the Presidents. Tea has played an important role with the founding fathers of this country, as well as their traditions and accoutrements

associated with Afternoon Tea. This social custom has been shared by many including George Washington, James Monroe, the Roosevelts and Kennedys, up to the Clintons.

Royalty and heads of state have been invited to the White House for tea. When they visit a gift is presented to the president. What do they give?

A tea set! Lunch is catered.

Mudslinging, Muckraking and Apple Pie Monday, Feb. 17, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $17 members, $19 non-members.

Join Terry Lynch as he reveals how campaign craziness got started. Believe it or not, they have actually gotten more civil over the years! Don’t believe it? In this program, hear stories of the mudslinging and muckraking of the Jefferson v. Adams campaign of 1800, the Jackson v. Adams of 1828, the Lincoln v. Douglas of 1860, and Grant v. ANYONE! Also covered in this program is the 1912 election of Teddy Roosevelt when he decided to start his OWN political party. Lunch is catered.

Dominos Tournament Friday, Feb. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. $1 members, $2 non-members.

Join us the last Friday of February for a friendly competition. An additional $1 for tournament fees will need to be paid to Terry Caldrone, Dominos leader.

Irish Sweepstakes Monday, March 31, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up $16 members, $18 non-members.

It’s a “Day at the Races” at the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center. Watch actual filmed horse races and place your bets to win great prizes.

Lunch is catered.

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

This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

Call Jim at 847-823-0453.

Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are

available.

Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-8230453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

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

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center

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

Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details.

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

Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning

Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations.

Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

Dynamic Duos: Favorite Screen Couples Monday, January 27, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

What do Tracy & Hepburn, Newman & Redford, Fred & Ginger, Bogey & Bacall and Laurel & Hardy have in common? They are Dynamic Duos, popular pairs who shared top billing in numerous films, and they are all featured in this original video with Robert Burton, Professor Emeritus of Communications, Oakton Community College.

Relive memorable scenes featuring these and other Hollywood screen teams.

Following the video there will be a discussion about your own favorite movie couples and an opportunity to learn some additional interesting facts about these box office dynamos. $9 members; $12 non-members. Call 847-4705223 to register.

Hacked?!

Thursday, January 30, 1 – 2:00 p.m. Getting “Hacked” on your computer is a growing problem. Bad guys out there keep finding new ways to get into your computer or take over your online accounts.

Learn what you can do to keep computer predators away with the help of George Lowman, and what you can do if you are hacked. It’s never too late to fight back! No fee. Call 847470-5223 to register.

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Delicious Facts and Flavors of Chocolate Tuesday, February 4, 1 – 2:00 p.m.

Savor the history and types of chocolates with chocolatier Linda Hills! Enjoy tasting and learning the history, health benefits and varieties of chocolates in this luscious presentation. $8 member; $10 non-member. Call 847-4705223 to register.

Aging in Place Thursday, February 6, 1 – 2:00 p.m.

Discover programs and services to enhance the quality of life and assist those care about to age well in their own homes. Understand your options and prepare for your future with this information packed program provided by North Shore Senior Center Social Services staff experts.

No fee. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

Artifacts and Documents: Their Meaning amid Change Monday, February 10 & 24, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Many know these objects: the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Aleppo Codex, the Holy Cross, the Sarajevo Haggadah. Why are they venerated? What do they represent? And what might their value be? Each represents a remarkable chapter in the world’s search for meaning and faith. Rabbi Weissberg, DHL, D.D., M.Ed. will review these items and the issues around their meaning over time. $18 member; $24 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

AARP Drive Smart Wednesdays, February 12 & 19, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This AARP Drive Smart Program is a new and improved version of the AARP Driver Safety Program.

It is a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and See SENIORS page 23

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GAMBLING Continued from page 2 originally decided to exclude the village from video gambling.

That changed when neighboring Morton Grove decided to allow video gambling a little over a year ago.

Dr. Chuck Hamburg of Chicago,a professor at Roosevelt University’s Manfred Steinfeld School of Hospitality and Tourism, said at its heart, video gambling was an economic issue, not a question of morality.

He argued that if Niles decided to embrace video gambling, it could bring between $400,000 and $500,000 into the village coffers annually.

“Eventually everyone is going to opt in. You’d be pretty naïve to not think so,” said Hamburg. “You’ve got one of the largest grossing casinos in the world down the street in Des Plaines.”

He also used Morton Grove as an example, claiming the bordering village generated $1.5 million in revenue in December. However, according to data The Bugle obtained from the Illinois Gaming

Board, from September 2012 to November 2013 Morton Grove only received $43,211.34 in tax revenue from the over $11.6 million gambled within its borders. Currently Morton Grove has a total of 23 video gambling terminals spread across five locations.

State law allows $2 perbet limits and $500 maximum payouts for each machine. Each business that qualifies for video gambling can have a maximum of only five machines on its premises and must be licensed establishments where “onpremise” consumption of alcohol is allowed (e.g., bars and restaurants), and in truck stops and fraternal/veterans organizations.

“We go one step forward and have them monitor the entrances and exits of the building, and the video system they use has to be compatible with the village,” said Peter Falcone, Morton Grove’s assistant to the village administrator. “It’s not a centralized system, it uses the Internet. So these new video systems, businesses give us their password, and we can access it. That’s why we have that annual fee.”

The annual permit fee of

News $250 per video gambling machine covers Morton Grove’s regulation of video gambling along with the installation of the camera systems.

“Restricting video gambling is no longer a viable option for our town and our businesses,” said Katie Schneider, executive

Breaking down the numbers video gambling in niles

$1.5 million

He also used Morton Grove as an example, claiming the bordering village generated $1.5 million in revenue.

$250 fee

The annual permit fee of $250 per video gambling machine covers Morton Grove’s regulation of video gambling along with the installation of the camera systems.

director of the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

She said that Niles business owners feared losing potential video gamblers to Morton Grove establishments and The

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.

An example she used was Chasers, 9003 N. Milwaukee Ave., telling the chamber it was losing customers to bars with video gambling. She also said Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave., has been fielding requests for video gambling machines.

Finally Schneider brought up the fact that since 2006, Niles has had off-track betting at Golf Mill Center and lottery tickets can be bought almost anywhere, so video gambling shouldn’t be stigmatized as a revenue source for the village.

“Many municipalities that originally opted out are now reconsidering,” said Schneider.

“It’s already in our area; it’s already in our neighborhood.”

Schneider stressed that for the Chamber, timing was key as it wanted to enter the video gambling market before it became oversaturated.

Falcone said he hasn’t seen oversaturation within Morton Grove. He said that the business realities of video gambling necessitate that locations are not right on top of each other and that the market is selfregulating in that regard.

“It just so happens as if they

have their own little territories,” said Falcone. “The more savvy of these owner operators are putting in non-compete clauses when they lease. They want to be the only game in town.”

Last October Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo created the video gambling taskforce and said that while gambling is a vice it could possibly benefit the village. Jim Callero, brother of former Niles Mayor Robert Callero, chairs the taskforce.

“You don’t even have to leave your home to gamble, you can do it online,” said Callero.

However Fred Kudert, a member of the Niles 2030 Plan Implementation SubCommittee, said that what’s more important than the risk of problem gamblers or village revenue was how residents wanted Niles to be viewed.

According to Kudert, a survey sent out to residents by his sub-committee showed that the number one least desirable item the village was looking to develop was video gambling.

“I see nothing wrong with standing up to peer pressure,” said Kudert.

The taskforce is expected to report its findings to the village board by Feb. 1.

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Crystal ball: Predictions for 2014 This year, the economy should shift into a higher gear, as consumers spend more on the back of an improving labor market

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency

It’s tricky business to make economic and financial market predictions, which is why I avoid dusting off the ol’ crystal ball.

Instead, I talk to the smartest people that I know to come up with best guesstimates for what the year has in store for us - here goes:

Economic growth Will this be the year that the economy finally accelerates to the post-World War II average of 3.3 percent? Well, maybe not for the entire year, but 2014 is likely to be better that what we have seen thus far in the recovery. As a reminder,during the recession,real GDP contracted by 0.3 percent in 2008 and by 2.8 percent in 2009.

The recovery years have been OK, though not sterling, with the economy expanding by about 2.25 percent annually from 2010 through 2013.

Last year,growth was restrained by the double-whammy of fiscal policies, which increased taxes on wages for Social Security and on income for wealthy Americans;

SENIORS Continued from page 21 older. The course includes information on safer driving habits, how to avoid driving hazards, changes in roadway conditions, safety equipment on your automobile, as well as a discussion of when to consider driver retirement.

The class also covers much of the information needed to pass the Illinois State license exam and reviews the eyesight, hearing, and physical changes that drivers experience as they age. Completion of the two-day class may entitle the participant to a discount on his or her auto insurance.

Please check with your insurance carrier for further details. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

and by sequestration, which reduced government spending.

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the combination reduced 2013 growth from what would have been above 3 percent, to the recent trend growth rate of 2.25 percent.

This year, the economy should shift into a higher gear, as consumers spend more on the back of an improving labor market and gains in stock and housing prices; and businesses start to spend some of the of $1.8 trillion of the cash on hand.

Economists see growth of 2.5 percent early in the year, rising to 3 percent by the end of the year, which would be the fastest since 2004.

Jobs It has been a rough eight years for the labor market. After a devastating recession vaporized 8.6 million jobs, employment still remains 1 percent below the prerecession peak. In each of the last three years, monthly job creation has averaged about 175,000 to 185,000. The good news is that there was a noticeable acceleration towards the end of Rosie! A Tribute with Heather Moran Thursday, February 20, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Rosie! A Tribute is a loving and well-told musical adventure spanning the 40 year career of the great Girl Singer, Rosemary Clooney.

Heather Moran has deftly created a musical tapestry from the colorful life of Clooney, spanning from her birth in Maysville, Kentucky, through her nervous breakdown in the late 1960s, her mid 1970s comeback, all the way to her death in 2002.

Heather is accompanied by one of the hottest young jazz musicians in Chicago, Damian Espinosa. $10 members; $13 non-members. Call 847-4705223 to register.

2013 was a big turning point for the U.S. real estate market, due to a combination of low interests rates, bargainbasement prices, fewer foreclosures and a subtle shift in buyer psychology.

2013; and with an overall pickup in the economy, estimates are for 2014 monthly job creation to be 225,000. At that level of job creation, the unemployment rate should drop steadily towards 6 percent by the end of the year.

Housing 2013 was a big turning point for the U.S. real estate market, due to a combination of low interests rates, bargain-basement prices, fewer foreclosures and a subtle shift in buyer psychology. The

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www.jillonmoney.com result was a more than 13 percent increase in national home prices for the year. The pace of price gains will likely slow in 2014, due to higher mortgage rates and an increase in inventory, with estimates for mid-single-digit increases.

Investors After a year when U.S. stocks soared by more than 30 percent, few are predicting similar results for 2014. That said, the bulls note that individual investors are still sitting on trillions of dollars in cash, which could push up indexes by 8 percent or so in 2014. Bears say that the current bull market has already gone on

longer than expected and with the Federal Reserve reducing its stimulus in the year ahead and interest rates slowly rising, stock and bond investors will likely have a tough year.

What could go wrong?

Remember Europe? A look ahead wouldn’t be complete without mentioning that while conditions have improved across the pond, there are still fundamental issues with the Euro. Next, there are U.S. politicians, who could replay the debt ceiling debacle; and there are always usual geopolitical threats.

But the biggest risk is the Federal Reserve, which is walking a fine line in attempting to undo a major policy initiative. If the central bank reduces its bond purchases too quickly, the economy could falter and investors could get spooked. Conversely, going too slowly might create a speculative bubble.

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