Volume 85, Number 69$1.00 PROSPECTFRIDAY, MOUNT MAY 15, 2015
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A final decision on who will Aldermen were in favor of be the next Prospect Heightsone of the finalists by a 4-1 Of `15 Expected city administrator could comepoll in Wednesday's closed today (Friday). session, but Helmer said he State Decisions Could Easily Send Village Budget Into 'Red' Aldermen interviewed twowanted a unanimous deci- finalists for one hour each insion. a closed session Wednesday Interim City Administra- By RICHARD MAYER year's Mount Prospect budgettures are currently around their night, May 13, at city hall.tor William Balling and City Assistant Managing Editor is projected to carry a surplusbudgeted amount. One alderman requested moreAttorney Mike Zimmerman of $124,585. An earlier projection showed time to think about his choicejoined aldermen and the If the state decides not to Finance Director David Erba deficit in the budget of around and was given 48 hours, saidmayor behind closed doors cut 50% of the village's localpresented trustees with that$35,000. Mayor Nick Helmer. for the interviews, Helmer share of state income tax, andinformation during a financial If numbers remain on track, Without disclosing names,added. Balling has served as the village is able to dodge anyworkshop Apr. 28. Revenuesthe village expects its reserve Helmer did say the finalistspart-time administrator since incidents that would hamperare projected to be over budgetlevel to stand at $12.97 million hail from northeastern Illinoislast summer following the its financial well being, thisby $160,000 while expendi- (Continued on page 8A) and "our neighborhood." (Continued on page 8A)
Service With A Smile
From left, Prospect High School sophomores who raised money for Saturday's (May 9) American Cancer Society Relay For Life attend the event at Wheeling High School: Anna Friedrichs, Maggie Tetermann, Paige Ger- ber, Danielle Rhorer, Meghan Schmit, Eileen Donohue and Allie O'Connell. See more photos on page 9A. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)
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on Feb. 27, four Des June Trial Date For Sayad Plaines police of- There may be some light aton Feb. 27 by David Uhrich,the building after knocking on he was invited inside by Uhrich, ficers es- the end of the tunnel concerning owner of a home on the 400the ground level unlocked door. talked for about 15 minutes corted him the criminal trespassing chargeblock of Harvey Avenue, afterAfter he walked up a flight ofafter which he left. Police, from his leveled against Ald. Dick SayadSayad entered the residencestairs he knocked on anotherhowever, were called to the home to (4th) in late February. following complaints he haddoor, which was answered by scene and an officer told Sayad the down- A trial date of Tuesday, Junereceived that snow had notUhrich who allegedly asked theto leave the area and not come Aid. Dick Sayad town po- 16 has been scheduled to hearbe removed from a section ofalderman what he was doingback, which he said he did. lice station the case in Skokie court atsidewalk along Wolf Road. there. Sayad said he told Uhrich Two days later, the trespassing where he 1:30 p.m. Sayad said he thought that hethat he thought he had enteredcomplaint was filed. was photographed and finger- The complaint was filedhad entered a common area ofa common area. He added that When Sayad was arrestedprinted.
Relay For Life Changes District 23 Board Application Venue To Maine East Available For Vacant Seat Relay for Life of Descancer research through the Plaines/Park Ridge hasAmerican Cancer Society. One seat on the board of education remain Interested parties should also send a cover changed the venue for its Teams and individuals vacant in Prospect Heights School Dist. 23. letter, resume and the school board member 13th annual American Can-participating take turns run- The school board invites anyone interestedapplication to [email protected] or mail the docu- cer Society fundraiser from ning and walking around the in serving in this capacity to complete a formalments to Mari -Lynn Peters, c/o Prospect Heights Maine West High Schooltrack, keeping at least one process. School District 23, 700 N. Schoenbeck Rd., in Des Plaines to Maineteam member on the track Those interested must complete the schoolProspect Heights, IL 60070. East High School in Parkat all times. board member application available on the The school board will take applications Ridge. A D.J. and live bands are district website. through May 22. Interviews will be scheduled Scheduling conflicts withslated to appear at the event Anyone filling out the application electroni-after that date with the school board. Maine West's constructionas well as local mascots cally should remember to download the form The new school board member will serve on schedule and a summeravailable for photo oppor- to their desktop and save the document beforethe board for two years carnival resulted in the eventtunities, games and onsite emailing it to the board of education email The position will be up for reelection in being moved. fundraising booths. account. April 2017. Relay for Life's 12 -hour RSVPs are not required walk-a-thon is scheduled toand the community is en- begin at noon Saturday, Junecouraged to stop by at any 27. Participants help raisetime until the relay is over money and resources forat midnight.
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The body of an unidenti-the Journal & Topics News- fied, deceased 31 -year -oldpapers Thursday afternoon woman was found on thethat the woman's name and side of Central Road earlyfurther information would not Wednesday morning by abe released until her family passing motorist. members were notified. Deputy Des Plaines Police Police kept Central Road Chief Nick Treantafeles saidclosed Wednesday as they officers found the womanconducted their investigation after receiving a report fromuntil noon. the motorist called in at 3:55 There are no sidewalks a.m. along most of that stretch of They confirmed she wasCentral near Oakton Com- deceased and said it appearedmunity College. she was struck by a vehicle The two-lane road passes in the 1600 block of CentralAll Saints Cemetery, the between River Road and EastSWANCC waste disposal River Road. facility, Des Plaines River, A Cook County Medical Ex-Oakton's campus and forestInvestigatorswork along Central Road where pedestrian was struck Wednesday, May 13. aminer's spokeswoman toldpreserve land. (Richard Mayer/The Journal) ,...... -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-....-.-.-.-.-.-. .-.-. .,. Bus Gun Suspect's ID Unknown MARK'S TUCKPOINTING& REMODELINGi.. Tuckpointing-Brickwork All Types of Roofing ,ffi
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JOURNALCity Looks To Dist. 23 Names New & Topics Newspapers Principal At Sullivan Clear $3.1M Prospect Heights Schoolhas pre- 622 Graceland Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Dist. 23 board mem-vious Phone: 847-299-5511 More recently, the city sold bers Wednesday, May 13experi- Fax: 847-298-8549 Deal To Buy Rest Speak Out: 847-299-1500 2.2 acres of the remaining land named Traci Meziere theence in www.journal-topics.com News email: Of PH Arena Site plus an on -site building for $1.5 next principal of Annefourth [email protected] Ad email: million. The $3.1 million ask- Sullivan School. and fifth [email protected] A letter of intent is in placeing price for the remaining 10 Meziere, an Arlingtongrade to purchase the remainder ofacres "pretty well eradicates the Heights resident, willhaving Community first the Prospect Heights arenabond," said Helmer. begin her new position inworked The Journal's focus is land and wipe out a big chunk "We've paid over $1 million August. as a entirely on local news. We of city debt. in interest so far and that's got She is currently the fifthteacher, feel it's the news that af- Meziere fects us the most. Acura- The city recently worked to ato stop," Helmer added. grade administrator forreading cy, timeliness and telling buying price of $3.1 million for Negotiations have taken Wilmette Public Schoolssupport it like it is are essential the 10 acres on the south sideplace over the last two months, Dist. 39 at High Crestteacher and differentia- in providing a quality of Palatine Road between Wolfaccording to Helmer. He's plan- Middle School. tion teacher prior to her newspaper to you. and Milwaukee, according toning to discuss the issue more According to Dist. 23work as a building level Let's work together Mayor Nick Helmer. during a closed session with school officials, Meziereadministrator. We always invite read- A 10,000 -seat arena wasaldermen Tuesday, May 26. ers to share! Send story proposed for the site about a ideas, photos, news tips, decade ago, but plans failed to questions and comments materialize. to jounialnews@journal- topics.info. 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Members of the Des Plaines Kiwanis Club accept the Students Succeed Partner Award and Students Succeed Community Partner of the Year Award for sponsoring the Birthday Bag program at South Elementary School in Des Plaines. Each kindergarten Geraldine Keasling (left), a retired teacher who has volunteered at North Elementary student gets a gift bag on his or her birthday with cake mix, balloons and gift. From left, School for 16 years, is the 2015 Community Relations Ambassador of the Year. District Des Plaines School District 62 Supt. Jane Westerhold, District 62 Board Vice President 62 Supt. Jane Westerhold and Board Vice President Sharon Lynch presented the award Sharon Lynch, Linda Traina, Norin Murphy, District 62 Associate Superintendent Paul at the Volunteers Make a World of Difference reception. Hertel, Brenda Murphy and John Burke. District 62 Volunteers Honored At Reception Des Plaines Elementaryhelp the children, Kiwanisand District 62 Associate Supt.collected hundreds of shellsSouth Elementary School. School District 62 celebratedmembers visit the school eachPaul Hertel. so that every child in second Distinguished Volunteer the efforts of school volunteersmonth and brings a bag filled Geraldine Keasling, a retiredgrade could receive five shellsAwards went to: and community partners dur-with cake mix, balloons and ateacher from North Elemen-when they finished studying Ann Bechtel of Iroquois ing a special volunteer appre-wrapped gift for each kinder-tary School, was named thethe ecosystem of the ocean. Community School ciation reception at Iroquoisgartener celebrating a birthday2015 Community Relations Others who received recog- Rachel Griffeth-Luebke of Community School. that month. For many of theAmbassador of the Year. Fornition at the Volunteers Make aSouth Elementary School The Kiwanis Club of Deschildren, this may be the onlythe past 16 years, she has vol-World of Difference reception Amy Hoffman, Susan Plaines was named the Stu-birthday celebration they get. unteered her time to prepareinclude: Duffy, Michele Nelson and dents Succeed Partner of theBrenda Murphy, former boardand teach lessons dealing with American Legion Post 36Brian Nelson of Central El- Year for the Birthday Bagof education president and Ki-a variety of topics to studentsand Sam's Club of Des Plainesementary School, and program they sponsor atwanis volunteer, helped startof all grade levels. She goes thereceived 2015 Students Suc- Patrick and Annie Brzez- South Elementary School,the program. She acceptedextra mile by bringing artifacts ceed Partner Award for pro-inski, Jodi and Steve Nabor, which has a large populationthe award with Linda Traina,to go with her lessons. Whileviding 105 Thanksgiving foodand Jeff and Denise Parcell of of low-income families. ToNorin Murphy, John Burke,on vacation in Florida, Geribaskets to needy families atForest Elementary School.
Mount Prospect Seeks Ways To Engage Youth
Mount Prospect's elected village of-sisting of a maximum of 12 high school get a majority of 12 people to do theespecially with the centennial coming ficials are trying to figure out a way tostudents. However, many were unablework." up," she said. better engage with youths in the commu- to attend meetings, which ultimately "In order to get children active, we Trustee John Matuszak suggested nity since the village youth commissionresulted in the commission not beinghave to make it fun for them," Trusteethe village host some type of teen job remains inactive and will most likely beable to conduct meetings due to a lack ofRichard Rogers said. "They need adultfair or have youths in the community eliminated in the next year. quorum. Students were balancing timeleadership that provides them with chal- come together a couple times a year Village trustees discussed optionscommitments from schoolwork, extra-lenges but also provides fun times withto host some type of fundraising event during a committee of the whole meet-curricular activities, sports, volunteergames like Scrabble. There needs to bethat they would consider important. ing Tuesday night, May 12. Some board opportunities and part-time jobs. meaning for children and there are a lot "I don't know about putting the members came up with ideas on how Village staff also found that otherof latchkey kids in this community." commission back in place," Trustee to include the village's young peoplecommunities' youth commissions may Rogers suggested having some typePaul Hoefert said, "but if we can going forward. be successful if there are ongoing ac-of after school program on a daily orsomehow create an end for them that The Mount Prospect Youth Commis-tivities and direct oversight from adultweekly basis instead of once a monthwould bring them back, otherwise we sion was put on hiatus in 2013. At thatadvisors. like the commission had. would be right where we were with time, the village board gave direction The Mount Prospect Youth Commis- "Maybe we can get together withthe former commission." to review the teen advisory committeesion was designed to allow youths tothe library or schools and have those Acting Village Manager David at the Mount Prospect Public Librarydrive the commission. Adult memberstypes of programs where we give themStrahl said the village used to host a to determine if any components of that were appointed as advisors and were notsomething educational but fun at theYouth Government Day where stu- could be used to bring back the youtha voting member of the commission. same time," Rogers added. dents would come to village hall and commission. Mount Prospect's Youth Commission Trustee Michael Zadel said he likedlearn all about local government as The teen advisory board at the library had $1,500 budgeted per year when ithow there is a cross-section of differ-part of their civic lessons in school. is designed as an informal program andwas active. Another cost associatedent agencies involving youths. However, that ended about 10 years allows members to attend meetings was the time of staff liaison and village "If youths can have an outlet to viewago and Strahl said it is something whenever they want. The purpose ofresources. the importance of local politics andthat could come back to engage youth this group is to collect ideas and plan According to village officials, there ismaybe be more engaged or encouragein local government, but they would for programming, book purchases, anda quantifiable amount associated withthem to become more engaged, it canneed to have some type of knowledge teen events at the library. They alsostaff hours and salary when it comes tobe made to be fun," he said. about how the village operates before create digital content for the library'ssuch a commission. Newest trustee Colleen Sacco-they arrive. website and social media. Trustee Steven Polit, who was antelli suggested holding a Coffee Mayor Arlene Juracek said the This teen board currently has 88adult advisor for the commission, saidwith Council event with youths onecurrent structure of the youth com- members between seventh and ninthsome of the members were "doers" andSaturday morning at village hall somission doesn't work, but before it is officially disbanded, there needs grades. Betwen12-15 attend eachothers had to be motivated. board members and village staff could meeting from 4: to 5:30 p.m. the last "The youth commission in somehear the thoughts and concerns ofto be some type of programming or Monday of each month. regard is community service," Politadolescents. thoughts in place to engage youths, The village youth commission met on said. "We didn't have a strict need to "It is important we engage themwhich she hopes will come to fruition Wednesday evenings once a month con-be there all the time. We just couldn'tnow so we get more participation inthe coming months. Page 6A I Friday, May 15, 2015 I The Journal www.journal-topics.com
Police Blotter Police: Man Tried To Punch Cop The city of Des Plaines,Gillespie allegedly called in response to a Freedom ofofficers profane names and Bottles Of Liquor Valued Information Act inquiry, re-attempted to punch one of leased additional informationthem. He was then taken into about the recent apprehensioncustody. At $1,000 Reported Stolen of James A. Gillespie. Officers then learned Gillespie, 38, of 10004that Gillespie had allegedly Holly Ln., Des Plaines, was grabbed the thigh of a woman These items are from Destions for more details beforefootage of the incident. charged with three counts ofon the dance floor in the Plaines Police Departmentpress time, but a Freedom of Burglaries and Thefts aggravated assault and twobar. He was rebuffed in his incident reports. The DesInformation request has been counts of battery. Police atattempt to dance with her, Plaines Journal publishesfiled with the city to obtain that Someone entered an un- Rivers Casino, 3000 S. Riverpolice said. When he alleg- this police blotter everyinformation. locked vehicle in the 1100 Rd. were called to one of theedly tried to approach her a Wednesday and Friday. If Retail Theft Reported block of N. River Road and bars at 3 a.m. on Sunday,second time, a friend of the anyone has information that rifled through the glove box Apr. 26. Gillespie allegedly woman pushed him away, she can help solve a crime, call Two people took 19 bottles ofand center console. Nothing ap- told officers that he had been told police. After being taken the police department at liquor valued at a total of $1,000 peared taken from the vehicle. punched inside the bar byinto custody, he allegedly 847-391-5400,callCrimestop- from Jewel, 1500 S. Lee St.,The incident occurred between another man. complained of pain in his jaw pers at 847 -699 -STOP, or between 10:35 and 11:15 p.m.8:15 a.m. and 2:48 p.m. on He allegedly threatened toand was taken to Advocate send text message tips to on Monday, May 11. OfficersTuesday, May 12. beat the other man severalLutheran General Hospital in CRIMES (274637) starting recovered video surveillance (Continued on page 7A) times while officers tried toPark Ridge. In the hospital, he with the keyword "ICARE" followed by a message of up calm him. As police ques-allegedly continued to be loud tioned him, he allegedlyand profane and threatened to 160 characters. What would your HOME SELL tried to lunge at another man, hospital staff members. He claiming he was the one whoalso allegedly again lunged at Drug Charges for in todays market? punched him. Police trieda police officer in an attempt Vonnie knowsHome Value! to stop him at which timeto batter him. Jose L. Ordaz, 22, of 10491 Call For A Free Analysis Doris Ct. Apt. 1W, Rosemont, was charged with possession of a controlled substance at BERKSHIRE Yvonne HATHAWAY 11:48 p.m. on Saturday, May liomeStreiws Barger Assault Charges Over Parking Spot 9. He was apprehended in the Star& Real Estate 1400 block of Ashland Avenue. .111 More information about thewith the person driving the Police did not respond to ques- 847-710-2100 Vonnie aggravated assault chargescar that was already in the against a Franklin Park wom- parking space. an was released on Tuesday, That driver then backed out May 12 due to a Freedom ofof the space in such a way FrisbieSenior Center Information Act filed in Des that his friends could pull Plaines. in while his vehicle blocked Kelley A Cronin, 52, ofCronin.Cronin then alleg- 52 E. Northwest Highway 146 W. Grand Ave., Franklinedly circled the parking lot (Corner of N.W. Hwy & Mt. Prospect Rd. ) Park, was charged with two until the 52 -year -old man and counts of aggravated assault54 -year -old woman got out of IL at 6:29 p.m. on Friday, May their now -parked vehicle. She Des Plaines, 60016 1. Cronin was reportedlythen allegedly drove her car driving one of two vehiclesat a high rate of speed toward (847) 768-5944 waiting for a parking space at them, swerving away just Rivers Casino, 3000 S. Riverbefore striking them. Hours of Operation: Mondays & Thursdays 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Rd. The occupants of the Police located and report- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM other vehicle were acquaintededly apprehended Cronin.
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(Continued from page 1A) approximately $133,000 more A4.21% village property tax2010 to over $17 million thisreceipts coming in higher than or 27% of total expendituresfrom 2014. levy increase for 2015, paid byyear. The village is expected toanticipated due to an improved by the end of this year -- above Less of a spike has been seen taxpayers next year, has beenreceive approximately $18.5housing market and home val- the 25% benchmark village of- when it comes to state incomediscussed and will be votedmillion in property tax revenueues increasing, Erb said. ficials strive for each year. tax which has remained flat foron by the village board thisnext year should the 4.21% Should numbers remain ac- Mount Prospect ended 2014the last several years. December. be approved at the end of thiscurate, the fund reserve would with a surplus of $967,040 in Income tax revenue distrib- A tax levy is an amount ofyear. come in at $13 million or 26.3% its General Fund (day-to-dayuted to the village was previ-money requested of property Should additional revenuesat the end of 2016. operations) due to revenueously at its highest in 2008 atowners each year to fund asurface in the next few months, Looking ahead beginning in growth and departmental bud-approximately $5.3 million.government's day-to-day op-the proposed tax levy increase2016, Erb cautioned the board get savings. The village's fundWhen the economy took aerations. The annual levy iscould decrease. about finances possibly taking balance as of Dec. 31, 2014downturn in 2009, income taxused to pay debt, police and Looking ahead to 2016, a negative turn due to decisions stood at $12.8 million or 26.4% revenue dipped to just abovefire pensions and general op-the village projects a surplusmade in Springfield or revenues of total expenditures, which$4.5 million and under $4.5erations. of $70,069. However, that isand expenditures not coming equates to $1.1 million abovemillion in 2010. It declined Erb said the average tax levy an 18 -month projection andclose to what is projected. the 25% benchmark. to $4.3 million in 2011 beforeincrease over the last five yearsErb said things could change A mid -year review with According to Erb, Mountrising back to $4.75 millionhas been 3.94%. dramatically between nowthe board will occur later this Prospect has seen a significantin 2012 and growing to $5.2 Since 2010, the village hasand then. The original forecastyear. increase in sales tax revenuemillion in 2013 and 2014. Theseen an increase each year inshowed a surplus of $30,069. "We are just three months over the last few years. same dollar amount is expected property tax revenue rangingThe reason for the turnaroundin but will know much more In 2008, generated salesfor this year. from about $15 million inis due to real estate transfer taxmid -year," Erb said. tax totaled $10 million, but plunged when the economy took a hit in 2009 to $9 mil- Are Your Retirement Plans On Osassat If Not, Take Ours. lion. The number spiked back oopiWiiitoOkilvaiiiiiiiii104010161044901**00iteifow up to around $10.5 million in both 2010 and 2011 and $11 1 Retirement Income Planning 1 Asset Management million in 2012 followed by a 1 Income Tax Management Risk Management jump to almost $12.5 million 1 Long-term Care Strategies 1 Estate Planning in 2013. In 2014, sales tax revenue increased in the village by approximately $943,000 or 7.6% from the previous year. An additional I% increase is expected this year generating
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Left photo: From left, Alice Henning- sen, godmother, committee member, and six -year survivor, Jill Smith and her daughter Kari Smith, 11, place name of fellow survivor in recognition of her fortitude on fence surround- ing Wheeling High School track during Saturday's annual Relay For Life Ameri- can Cancer Society fundraiser. Bottom left: Teams of walkers circled the Wheel- ing track from 4 to 11 p.m. raising funds for the American Cancer Society and re- membering those affected by the disease. Bottom right: Melissa Claver, supportive sister; Matt Claver, survivor and keynote speaker of the event; and mom Joan Claver, gather for the Relay For Life held at Wheeling High. (Shawn Clisham/Journal photos)
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Maine South High School in Park Ridge has a legacy of legendary drama teachers. Des Plaines resident John Muszynski, who retires this year after 25 years of teaching and directing theatre there, remembers stepping into the footsteps of Don Martello and Hal Chastain who had started the department for the school. Martello offered some ad- vice as he left, Muszynski remembers: don't mess around with V -Show, and don't let the people in the main office know that what you're doing isn't magic. There's always a bit of magic in theatre. Muszynski intended to have a bit of educating in his future career. He started teaching elementary and middle school in Palatine School District 15, while coaching speech and drama at Hoffman Estates High A director's job doesn't stop at the Proscenium wall. In Shrek, Maine South Theater Director John Muszynski had to supervise the right look for School. ogre horns, fairy wings and dancingpigs. When he completed his master's degree in directing, gether "a children's show, aMuszynski's final show atmore recently in the cast of he remembers, he decided it straight show and a musical." South, the technical challenges"Chicago". was time to try something else. He settled in nearby Deswere key to the success of the Maine South has supplied Contacts through the League of Plaines. show. dramaturgs to Chicago the- Chicago Theatres pointed him His drama colleague Lauri The stage characters had toatres, an actress to the Strat- to the Body Politic Theatre, McCleneghan agreed to takematch their counterparts inford Shakespeare festival and which hired him as its execu- on the winter play, and theythe animated film. Challengeseducators who are making their tive director. didn't miss dropping the sum-included costuming pigs andown legends in other schools. It was an exciting moment mer program when asbestosogres, creating a flying dragon Playwright and South gradu- to be there, he says, with a removal one year put the build-which could woo a talkativeate George Brant, whose maturing company of talented, ing out of commission duringdonkey, a talking gingerbread"Elephant's Graveyard" was experienced performers in one vacation. man who never left his bak-performed here for the school's of the top 10 companies in the Muszynski's schedule ining sheet, and Pinocchio,50th anniversary in 2014, has city. recent years has included teach-whose nose grew whenever hehis new show, "Grounded," When the company began ing both the required quarter -stretched the truth. playing off Broadway through to go in different directions, credit class in speech and oral The humor of "Shrek" hadMay 17 in New York's Public communications that everyonewide appeal, for adults andTheatre, with Julie Taymor Muszynski started looking for John Muszynski's 25 -year -old possibly university work. Then yearbook headshot was included takes, and the serious advancedchildren, Muszynski said, but("The Lion King") as director the Maine South job opened up, in the "Shrek" program. theatre courses for second, thirdwhat he liked the best wasand Oscar winner Anne Hatha- offering a tantalizing combina- and fourth year students. that the show's moral spoke to way as star. tion of options for creativity The basics of the drama cur-everyone: Not everyone needs Borrowing a quote from and educating. and found that the students,riculum aren't that differentto be a prince or princess to besongwriters John Kander and He got to design the coursesonce they understood the goalover the years, he says. worthy. It doesn't matter whatFred Ebb, Muszynski reminds he would offer: "I feel verywhich he had set, would step From an introduction toyou look like, because youhis students to look for jobs strongly, if I ever had kids andup to the challenge. theatre, with history and techcan be appreciated for whothey can enjoy as much as he they wanted to go into theatre... The selection of showsinformation, students advanceyou area. has enjoyed this one -- and get we looked at the experiencesdepends to a certain extentto learn character development, For 25 years he's watchedpaid for it! we wanted them to have," heto the students involved inacting techniques, improvisa-the South graduates go on to Muszynski's own plans in- says. the program at a particulartion, musical theatre, directing,college and careers, in pro-clude updating his own head - The curriculum was set up fortime. In one four-year period, and the specialties of presentingfessional theatre, design, andshots. The "Shrek" program four years. It was not just aboutblessed with a combination ofGreek tragedies, Shakespeareeducation. used one from his first Maine offering classes in performanceincredible men's voices, Maineand other period styles. Among the many he's proudSouth yearbook. His beard isn't and tech and theater history.South could cast the musicals In any given production, inof, he points to a sample few:quite as dark any more. Productions were programmed"Titanic", "Les Miserables",addition to the performers onBrian Haak, musical director He's agreed to supervise the for all of the student body, so"The Secret Garden" andstage, there are at least as many for the entire run of "Marytheatre education student teach- within a students' high school"Peter Pan". behind the scenes working crewPoppins", and now musicalers at Illinois State University, experience they would see a In his early years, Muszynskipositions. director of "American in Paris"and has a winter gig to direct range of shows, from Shake-remembers, he directed all the "We have a really dynamicon Broadway; Nick Cosgrove"Tribes" for the University of speare and Restoration drawingshows -- fall play, V -Show,tech program," Muszynski sayswho had a long run on tour andArizona in Tucson. room comedy to Rodgers andwinter play, studio shows andwith pride. The actors have toBroadway playing Frankie in His own advice to his stu- Hammerstein and contempo-spring musical -- and thenaudition to be on stage but the"Jersey Boys"; Adam Jepsen,dents and to his successor: rary shows. taught a five -week summercrews offer many opportuni-in the original cast of the recent"Enjoy the moments. Be able He aimed to set the bar high,school where they'd pull to-ties. In "Shrek the Musical",revival of "Cinderella", andto sit back and enjoy." www.journal-topics.com Page 12A I Friday, May 15, 2015 I The Journal
Special Olympian gymnast Maree- na Mattison sports some national competi- Rising Star tion medals. Gymnast, 13, Sharpens Skills With Special Olympics
By DENISE FLEISCHER gymnastics helped develop "She is a gymnast. She isn't Lifestyle Editor her self-esteem and physicaljust playing around," said her strength. She works hard aca-mother. "She goes to a special MareenaMattison of Pros-demically and has resources inclass called the Superstars ev- pect Heights is a reigning gold and outside of school. ery Saturday and has private iedalist and No. 1 all around in When she was 8 years old,classes once a week." e nation in Special Olympicsthe American Academy of Becoming a better gymnast by mnastics. Gymnastics informed Mat-does not interfere with her The 13 -year -old MacArthurtison's parents about Specialschoolwork. Middle School student doesn'tOlympics. They went to Elk She participates in competi- let her physical challenge stopGrove Gymnastics and spoketions, both district and state, her. to Glen Marks, head coach ofthroughout the year and hopes Born with fetal alcoholTeam USA Gymnastics for the to compete in high school. Not syndrome, she came into livesSpecial Olympics, "who wasonly is she good at gymnastics, of Prospect Heights residentsrecommended to us," Wendyshe also motivates her peers to Frank and Wendy Mattison said. do well. when she was only 16 days Mattison said she didn't think "I can't tell you how many old. Foster care and adoptionher daughter qualified for Spe-athletes come to me to see her," brought them together. cial Olympics, but she does. said her mother. "Kids want to "She has an invisible dis- She had learned the basics ofbe better because she can. They ability and she doesn't let ittumbling through the Prospectlook up to her." stop her. I always tell her, 'JustHeights Park District until she Mattison also participates in because you have a disability,was old enough for Specialtrack and unified poms. doesn't mean it has you,"' saidOlympics. Through Marks, After high school, she is Wendy Mattison. she learned the vault, balancethinking about going to Harper beam, uneven bars and floorCommunity College to earn a Iti" Mareena began tumbling Cd. at 18 months old through theroutines as well as further in-certificate. She hopes to be- ck-\ Prospect Heights Park Districtstruction on tumbling. come a veterinarian. Nt' Mommy and Me class. "She took toit right away. She's \P- good at it and has been going MORE THAN 80 PROPERTIESSOLDIN 2013! *kt to classes ever since." When buying or selling a home, you can count on SERVING TIE According to her mother, Greg Cirone and Interdome Realty for guaranteed SUBURBS FIR co service and results, OVER 80 YEARS!
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Flashes of lightning filled the night sky along tornadoes. Our home, however, is located about sit down, and lift me up to her lap. With window the western horizon. At first they appeared low and 200 miles away from the 1-35 - Tornado Alley - blinds raised, we'd look out across Thacker Street dim, gently backlighting the ridges of the Ouachitacorridor that links Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The and through the trees that bordered Earle Field and Mountains miles away. That's how most spring hilly, fairly mountainous terrain in our part of the watch dark clouds flying at us from the northwest storms arrive in eastern Oklahoma, from state seems to alter the climatic formula sky. the west or southwest, and tracking to the for spawning large tornados. We'd spot lightning. We'd feel the house shake northeast. And yet, storms in our neighborhood with an explosion of thunder. Sometimes we'd I noticed lightning as I glanced out can be severe. A gutter on the house car- watch a wall of rain charge the house as though a window at the back of the house. It ries the scar, a dent and charring, where it it was coming to attack only us. The drama of the reminded me of how flash bulbs instantly was struck by lightning. During a differ- storm - flashes of light, pouring rain, pounding light up a room when family photographs ent storm enough shingles blew away that thunder - filled me with as much merriment and are made to preserve memories, freezing repairs required hammering on a whole awe, wonder and excitement, as going to Rand faces, places, and moments of time that new roof. Tornados, hurricanes, volcanoes, Park on July Fourth for a fireworks display. will likely be forgotten unless somebody earthquakes, deadly heat, ice, freezing Yet, even with their majestic beauty, my mother takes time to identify the scene and write cold, floods, and more appear all over our taught me that storms could be dangerous. They names on the reverse side of the picture. Epiphaniesplanet. Every earth related and weather could cause terrible damage and death. For these Neither wanting the approaching storm to sent catastrophe makes the point that no reasons storms must be faced with respect, with By Rev. Dr. prudence, and always with the intention of personal go unnoticed nor unappreciated, I steppedWilliam G. Grice, place is ever perfect or completely safe. outside to the back deck and settled into This divinely shaped planet called home safety. The lessons I learned about storms at my a weathered rocking chair to enjoy the comes with flaws. mother's knees have remained with me. storm. How people deal with weather conditions in The longer I sat on the deck, watched and waited My eyes focused on the dark horizon. The light- positive and helpful ways is often the challenge. for the storm to arrive, the more convinced I felt ning was silent and sporadic, but became more fre- When I was a very young boy my mother that this spring storm was going to miss us. It quent as the storm drew near. Occasionally, forks taught me to appreciate storms with respect. Her stayed west of the low mountain ridges and tracked and streaks flashed brightly to slice high across the own mother - my grandmother who was born in north, drifting only slightly to the east. sky that illuminated lower hanging clouds as dark 1874 - was deathly afraid of them. Some of my But I knew there would be other storms. Accord- shadows and blotchy silhouettes. After a while I grandmother's own fears were transferred into ing to weather forecasts broadcast from Tulsa and heard distant rumbles of thunder, deep, throaty, andmy mother's psyche. However, my mother coura- Ft. Smith, more would pass through the area during barely audible. geously overcame her fears. She bravely resolved the overnight hours and continue until the next af- Family and friends around the country often that her own child would not hold such feelings. ternoon. Whenever each one appeared, I also knew send a text message, email, or post a query on As a storm approached, my mother would lead I'd offer a silent prayer of gratitude for my mother Ann's Facebook page wondering how we've fared me to the large picture window at the front of the and the lessons she gave me to be cautious, brave, after they've seen a news report about Oklahoma house. She would turn a chair for a better view, and courageous in the face of a storm.
Speak Out really needed a Prospect village elected of- pers' Freedom of Informa- the Journal. The reality is Speak Out response. Recently, not only ficial. tion requests until after the that I gladly answered all was I attacked but so were It is also pretty clear that election doesn't seem very the questions put forth to me those that voted for me. all the Speak Outs against transparent. Also, instituting from the Journal about the Response Attacking me is one thing; me are the same writer/call- another nondisclosure clausesupport and my fundraiser. attacking those who voted er. The wording, just calling into the separation agree- And when asked if a photog- Editor, Journal: for me or supported me is me Dyslin, and other clues ment with former Village rapher could show up and beyond the pale, especially point to the same person. Manager Michael Janonis is take pictures, I gladly gave Not that I want to continuewhen the Speak Out may This person also likes to not very transparent either. my permission. If I truly the tit for tat, but a recent have come from a Mount cowardly hide in anonymity. While the Illinois legislature lacked transparency, I could Let's set the record voted it down, there was a have refused answering the straight: 1,400 Mount bill that would forbid such questions and denied the Prospect residents voted for nondiscrimination agree- photographer's presence. me. Unfortunately, that was ments from occurring. I Whatever support I got JOURNAL 96 less than the third place think the legislators that sup-from the Wheeling Town- & Topics Newspapers finisher. So, I am not sure ported this effort and voted ship Republicans, which Mount Prospect residents for it deserve appreciation. was nothing more than two resoundingly rejected me There should be no clauses mentions in the organiza- Anindependent, family -owned group of 16 prize-winning that keep the taxpayers in tion's newsletter about my newspapers, serving "28 adjacent Northwest Suburbs" since1930. or my "absurd claims." I would love to know what the dark regarding such mat- fundraiser, certainly does not Todd Wessell Richard C. Wessell, Jr. this individual considers ters as it is taxpayer money compare to the lack of trans- Editor & Publisher Associate Publisher/Sales "absurd claims." My claims that we are talking about. parency exhibited by the leaders of Mount Prospect. Tom Wessell Robert Wessell that downtown Mount Pros- This anonymous coward Managing Editor Associate Publisher/Sales pect is an embarrassment of also questions my alleged My affiliations didn't cost empty stores and vacant lots lack of transparency becauseMount Prospect taxpayers Richard Mayer Mary Alice Weitz! millions of dollars like the Assistant Managing Editor Director of Administration and it has been that way for I "tried to hide" my support years? from the Republicans of issues I put forth during the Denise Fleischer Annie Weaver Or perhaps my claim the Wheeling Township and that campaign. Controller Lifestyle Editor village leaders lack account- Dan Proft was the keynote ability and transparency? attraction at my fundraiser John Dyslin Richard C. Wessell, Sr. I Publisher 1946-2003 Hmmm, denying newspa- until it was written about in Mount Prospect Ailaajonkftwiell, 1.;Tpvel Editor, Co -Publisher 1946-2004 www.journal-topics.com The Journal I Friday, May 15, 2015 I Page 15A
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Big businesses should did and Jewel does and that iscers to arrest a sitting alder- Not fair for alderman Just call our 24 -hour hotline at 847-299-1500, or go to our website quit begging "class down" the store. Ever man. This city has never been notice how the stores in otherthis bad, and it all because Hey Dick Sayad, why do at www.journal-topics.com to state what is on your mind concerning an towns are fancier, prettier, of the young power hungry Ok, I want to move to Des you want to be an alderman issue you consider to be significant, have better selections? You mayor, and his followers. Plaines, I got a nice job and in Des Plaines? You want to and we'll publish it. If you would like want to buy a nice house, would think a chain store do a good job and the mayor to state your opinion about anything, but I don't want to pay any would have standards for Says aldermen can do and selected aldermen plus feel free to do so. Just make sure taxes for four years. Doesn't all stores. Well not in DP... whatever they want our police chief work against your message is brief, to the point that sound absolutely ridicu- just give us our frozen pizzas you. It just doesn't seem fair. and within the limits of good taste and beer and we'll be happy and acceptable to readers of a family lous? Why can't I get a deal Now that the elections right? Not. newspaper. like the big grocery store? are over and Robinson and How about looking other Why do we keep bending the Charewicz are re-elected, andway, cops? rules for a privileged class? More workmuggghhh cannot run again, they can If we're going to make an do whatever they want with I could not believe how exception for one, then let's Can someone explain what no recriminations. So when many police in both Mount Stop police corruption just make it a rule for every- is now being done to the the Mayor Bogusz promises Prospect and Prospect one and every class. We don'tcurbs on Dempster between them things, they can just fol-Heights were stopping people Hi, I've lived in Des need a grocery store that bad Jeannette and Wolf? The low him blindly. What a sad and pulling over people, Plaines since 1978 and I'm anyhow. Pay your taxes, it's sewers and curbs were just state of affairs we have now and writing traffic tickets on tired reading about the police the most patriotic thing you repaired less than a year ago. in this city. Mother's Day morning of department once again. It's can do. These big businesses Several months later areas all times. And they wonder bad enough they cheated need to let the free market do were torn up and re -done. Society needs why police are so disliked on criminal charges. What it's job and quit begging for Now it is happening again? some help and distrusted by the public. he did was wrong and he a government handout. They Brand new curbs were de- Come on, ticket men and could lose his pension. The make me so angry some- molished, the grass dug up After watching a little women picking up flowers state should be called in. times. Thank you. and new concrete poured. of the Bruce Jenner/Diane and candy for their mothers They have trouble running Aside from it being a real -- I ask why? Other than you their own police department. pain for the residents who Sawyer TV interview, I really Fix downtown wonder where this society have the power to do it, can Anybody committing any live right there, what about you not look the other way crimes can lose their pen- construction mess the cost? If someone wasn't is heading. Are the issues of today; transgender opera- on occasion? sion and anything else and be done correctly the first (or terminated. This is ridiculous. It took 24 minutes to get second time) then I assume tions, abortion, gay marriage, Make someone else pay Let's put a stop to this. from Northwest Highway the repairs are being done spousal abuse, child abuse, and Miner streets west to pornography, violence all for Obama library for free? Or are the taxpayers Hope you're happy, 7th home on Golf and Wolf to- just funding the seemingly around us what are truly night through downtown Des ongoing construction projectsrelevant to us? I must confess Now that it has been ward Plaines. Everyone in every just to keep their pockets "abnormal" behavior is now announced that the new car was trying to get through lined? Hello city council? the new normal. As a society, Obama library will be built Way to go people of the the mess down there, but we in my opinion, we have lost in Chicago, why not put it 7th ward, you have two more were all stopped and stuck our way and one wonders years of getting nothing ac- Calls city leaders on the U of C campus and let because of the construction what the future will deliver the students and administra- complished. Hope you're all that was implemented in suchpower hungry to us. We as a people need tion at the university foot the happy. a way as to muck everything to see a "shrink" big time or bill? Or his biggest backer/ up. What I'd like to know I am thoroughly disgusted fall further into an abyss of supporter Penny Pritzker pay Not many voted is whether the mayor, alder- with the three aldermen and decline. for the construction of this Mayor Bogusz and all this men, city manager and other over -hyped library? To all the people that live city employees have tried to hatred and lack of concern Don't blame mayor in the 3rd ward, and I'm sure drive home during rush hour for anyone but themselves. PH election concerns there's not just 1,300 of us. I through the mess they have They were elected to serve Why does Mayor Bogusz do not want to hear any com- their citizens not attend created. This cannot stand. always gets the blame for Hi, I'm calling from plaints about the aldermen They have to do better. Cities parties. There is a definite everything that goes on. It Prospect Heights about the or what we got because only problem with the police that cannot manage construc- is very disturbing to me. I election. I believe that it's 1,300 people decided to vote. department in this city and tion in a way that helps their believe that if Sayad and interesting that the person Since I am one of the 1,300 all these aldermen (especially citizens and others driving Brookman learn how to man supported by Mayor Nick people that decided to vote, Rodd and Charewicz) are through are not successfully up, things might look a little Helmer was City Clerk I get to say what I think and concerned with is what is in governed or managed. Come different. Sayad and Brook - Wendy Morgan, spending a I think it's a shame that only the newspaper. As for Bogusz on, fix this mess. man have a chip on their lot of money getting mailers 1,300 people voted. What are saying that the city manager shoulders, and must learn and putting ads in newspa- they thinking? For the other and police chief will resolve Frozen pizzas and beer how to manage their lives, or pers, and yet the mayor says reason, 700 and 900. Come this. Yikes, how young and they will crack up. I believe that position isn't even neces-on! Don't complain if you naive are you? They are the A Mariano's in DP? In that Mayor Bogusz is living sary. If you read her flyers don't vote. 2016? All for it, since I'm problem. Oh, that is right, up to his promises, and you she's going to turn around the you Mayor Bogusz changed sure it will be opened long will see it in the long run, so whole city government single Wasting time at West before the "new" Caputo's the law so that the police readers, get off his back and handedly, and, yet, there is chief did not have to move ever moves in to the old quit blaming him for what no need for that position. It Once again, I wasted 10 Dominicks on Lee. My into the city. So he will do Sayad and Brookman are stir-smells like Wendy is trying to anything for you now. Includ- minutes of my life waiting to only hope is that Mariano's ring up. buy an election. Thank you. ing sending four police offi- turn out of the main entrance doesn't do what Dominicks (Continued on page 16A) Page 16A I Friday, May 15, 2015 I The Journal www.journal-topics.com
They don't say what day. JustWhat do other Send patrols over to walking down the middle of Speak Out Wednesday. I'd like to get towns say? Metropolitan Square the streets in Metro Square rid of all these people that when there are huge side- (Continued from page 15A) are running this village. They It shows how Des Plaines I'm all for small busi- walks to use, especially the kids, then they dare you to of Maine West because the are corrupt. Thank you very runs things, no leadership nesses, but when it comes hit them. Where's the police, school district, the city, and much. on the 6th floor. With all the to parking and blocking the you can hand out jaywalking the police department don't problems with our police alleyway in Metropolitan tickets. I have discovered that provide any type of guidance Too bad other guy department, the mayor and Square, Des Plaines police the reason*at Des Plaines on Wolf Road. So you can't city manager are silent. They need to start giving warn- didn't win police don't give cell phone get in and you can't let out just want things to go away ings or tickets to these people tickets is because they drive your kids when it's torren- and lets play jumping in the that do this. One day a taxi Hi, I'm just calling in to while talking on the phone. tially raining. Ten minutes say that I've lived in the 7th lake. That's more important cab was blocking the whole waiting on Wolf Road to turn ward of Des Plaines for 34 to them. What do you think driveway to the alley with his into the entrance. That is just years. During that time, I other towns are saying about four -ways on as he dropped Dandelions beautiful ridiculous. Thank you. have never seen nor talked or us? someone off to get a six-pack had any dealings with Don of beer, really the whole In response to the dande- Too much corruption in Smith and neither have any Use casino money to alley, it happens every nite lion hater, obviously you've between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. never been given a dandelion Mount Prospect of my neighbors around here. pay for stickers I'm just wondering, is he a after everyone's getting off bouquet from your children work, or then they park at or grandchildren. C'mon, ghost alderman? During the When do we get a break? Yes, I live in Mount Pros- the stop sign an block people lighten up, dandelions are last few months, I've listened Here it comes once again pect and I just read Janonis pulling on to Pearson. Also beautiful if you look at them to Bob Porada and listened to the city wants us to buy that is leaving his job and getting I've noticed a ton of people right. $200,000. Ah, this came a his ideas about Des Plaines, wonderful car sticker. Its day or two after the elec- which sounded pretty good. been a while that the casino It's a shame that he didn't tion. This Mount Prospect is has been opened and it seems Want toContact City Hall, so corrupt. Why doesn't the win. I would have liked to to me that there are a lot of state come in and appoint have seen that. people benefiting from it, but Your School District someone to investigate these yet we still pay for a sticker. people running this town? Time for chief to go I was under the impression or Township? I can hardly wait to get out that it was to be a good thing Maine Township of here. I just can't believe Alderman Sayad had four for Des Plaines, maybe they it. It's like living in Cicero. cops come to his house for could use some of the money Can Help. Visit I think you should put an an honest mistake, there they have to widen River www.journal-topics.com article in and find out. They should be 10 cops going to Road that extra 2 feet and get were going to have a meet- Kushner's house for his bad rid of this sticker BS once & Click on Vitals! ing about it on Wednesday. actions. Chief has to go, now. and for all.
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Youth Softball Crosstown Games In Softball Spotlight
Des Plaines Girls Softball isSouth. spicing things up on Saturday, Game 2: Des Plaines Police May 16 with their first ever(DP) vs. Frost, Ruttenburg, Crosstown Games against theRothblatt (EV), 10 a.m. at Evanston Park District Chip-Iroquois North. pewa and Iroquois parks in Game 3: Barnaby's (DP) vs. Des Plaines. American Diesel (EV), 1 p.m. The Intermediate Divisionat Iroquois South. will host four games: Game 4: Rand Red Hots Game 1: Dr. Michael Durbin(DP) vs. Walvoord Orthodon-
(DP) vs. ALamp (EV), 10 a.m.tics (EV), 1 p.m. at Iroquois at Chippewa. North. Game 2: Anthony & Sons So far this season, Rand Red (DP) vs. John Roman (EV), 1 Hots has been the team to beat p.m. at Chippewa. scoring 16 runs, 24 runs and 22 Game 3: Sports Empo-runs in their first three games, rium (DP) vs. Dick's Sportingall wins. Goods (EV), 4 p.m. at Iroquois The Senior Division teams South. have a combined 123 runs Game 4: Western Catholicscored over their four games Union (DP) vs.Jill Gerberplayed so far, according to the (EV), 4 p.m. at Iroquoisleague's online scoreboard. North. As of Wednesday, May 13, The Senior Division will also weather forecasts predicted a host four games: high of 84 degrees and a low Game 1: Matula Plumbingof 64 with scattered showers (DP) vs. Otway Foundationand thunderstorms throughout Alexis Brown gets ready for the next pitch as she plays her infield position for TeamAwesome during Des Plaines Girls Softball opening day fun May 2 at Iroquois Park. (Joe Cukierski/The Journal) (EV), 10 a.m. at Iroquoisthe day. Do You Have Balance Problem? Tired of being off -balance, dizzy, fear of falling or limited mobility? If so, Progressive Physical Therapy is now offering a breakthrough treatment called Vestibular Rehabilitation. This amazing treatment works by retraining the balance system as a whole, so that instability, dizziness, fear of falling or vertigo becomes things of the past. Covered by Medicare and most insurance plans Know if you are at risk of falling Regain your balance ELKHART LAKE ROAD AMERICA' Build your confidence Maintain independence JULY 16-19 MAY 15-17 Put the stability back in SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend The HAWK International Challenge your life MAY 29-31 with Brian Redman [vintage] MotoAmerica [AMA/FIM] Get back to doing the things you love SUBWAY SuperBike Doubleheader AUGUST 6-9 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge / "I am now balanced when walking, and turning my headwhile TUDOR United SportsCar Championship walking. I am more steady. I have become more secure withwalking." JUNE 5-7 - Thank you, M. VD. Rockerbox Motofest' featuring AUGUST 27-29 AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Racing Road America 180 Fired Up By Johnsonville NASCAR XFINITY Series / JUNE 11-14 SCCA Pro Trans Am / MX -5 For the next 7 days only, call to get WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints' AUGUST 30 OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America JUNE 26-28 IFbalance Ftand fall risk assessment Pirelli World Challenge SEPTEMBER 18-20 with this coupon. & Maserati Trofeo VSCDA Elkhart Lake Fall Vintage Festival We will do a detailed balance evaluation + computerized fallrisk assessment to determine the source of your balance problem Kids 12 & under admitted FREEwith adult then receive an analysis of your recommended treatmentoption. Camp On Site Free Parking Go-Karting To book your Appointment Save. money & purchase Print at Hometickets! 800-365-7223 // RoadAmerica.com Call 847,7,7,11;1-11100 www.journal-topics.com Page 48 I Friday, May 15, 2015 I The Journal
Sports Roundup West Water Polo Sinks South ToAdvance
Girls Water Polo Girls Soccer Lucas Karz (3 -for -4v 1 RBI, 3place in the MSL East after eachLake South. Forte went 4 runs) and Trey Compton (1 -went 8-2, but the Bison won thestraight at -bats with a homerun Wednesday, May 13 Wednesday, May 13 for -3, 3 RBI) led the Knightstiebreaker among the two. Thegoing back to the Jacobs game (22-6) over a struggling RollingBison (26-7, 8-2) beat Rollingon Saturday, May 9. It's hard to MaineWest13,MaineSouth Maine West 5, Taft 0 Meadows (4-22) squad: Meadows, 25-16, 25-21, totop going 3 -for -3 with 3 HR, but 11: The Warriors knocked off Elk Grovel, Buffalo Groveclinch the crown. Wheeling's Nathan Cooney did their district rivals in a thrilling Class 1 A Playoffs 0: Christian 'Camacho struck In baseball it was a day ofhis best to top that performance match to advance to the next Willows 5, Westminsterout 10 Bison batters and Taylorgreat feats. Glenbrook Southwith a 5 -for -5 day with 6 RBI round of the sectional. EmilyChristian 0 O'Connor knocked in Brandonpitcher Fitz Stadler struck outand 2 runs scored. His first hit Morrison (5 goals, 5 assists, Post for the winning run. 14 batters in a 8-3 win overof the game was the 100th of 4 steals), Kristen Burger (4 Tuesday, May 12 Niles West. Buffalo Grove beathis varsity career. Cooney also goals, 3 steals), Holly Wasicak Tuesday, May 12 Fremd 3-2 in 10 innings, giv-struck out 9 on the mound and (2 goals, 2 assists) and Annie Maine South 4, Maine ing the fans 3 extra innings ofallowed just 4 runs (1 earned) Picchiotti (2 goals, 4' steals)West 0 Glenbrook North 13, Maineexcitement. Conant's Anthonyin the win. helped the Warriors (19-W West 1 Forte went 3 -for -3 with 3 HR, In softball, Elk Grove kept (Continued on page 8B) inch closer to their first ever'leys Water Polo Prospect7, Schaumburg4 RBI in a 5-4 loss to Crystal 2 20 -win season. 4 1111111UMUUMMIRIHM11111111111111111111111111MHUMIIIIIIIIMIUMMIUMMU11111111111111111111MMU I Prospect 15, Hersey 7. at1.- .4 'Tuesday, May 12 ielle McCallister (5 goat Terrific Tuesday. - CORN FARMERS Neumann (4 goals), Gracie Dix Maine West 10, Maine (4 goals), Gianna Honcharuk (1 East 8 It was a great day forJournal- Did you harvest or sell corn between area teams and individuals goal) and Ann Fulk (1 goal) led Hersey 13, Rolling Mead- 2010 and the present? the Knights to an opening roundows 2 Tuesday, May 12. win over their neighbors from Elk Grove 15, Hoffman In volleyball, St. Viator You may be entitled to compensation. down the street in ArlingtonEstates 11 picked up their 20th win on the Heights. Katie Lutz (3 goals), Wheeling 20, Deerfield 6 season for the third time in a Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson Andie Dougherty (2 goals) Palatine 14, Vernon Hillsrow and the fourth time ever in 1-800-535-5727 and Caleigh O'Neil (2 goals)4 program history. Also, Hersey led the Huskies in the tough Highland Park 9, Buffaloand Buffalo Grove tied for first -r 11111111111111111111111111111WHIMUM111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111=111111111 season -ending loss. Grove 5 Other scores: Stevenson 21, HighlandBaseball Park 4 N FIER, RAI E. B !SINES& Palatine 8, Buffalo Grove Wednesday, May 13 2 Cree Estirmiatesi Wheeling 18, Libertyville Maine South 5, Maine West 7 0: Eric Outlaw, Jake Riportella New Trier12, NilekyYcstfindJake Albrecht all nailed 1 0 ..hit each for Maine West, but the Glenbrook North 18, Warriors fell to their District East 10 207 rivals. Zach Parker and Loyola 15, GlenbrookCaleb deMarigny led the way Serving All Of North & Northwest Suburbs South 7 for the Hawks. Conant 15, Elk Grove 3 Prospect 12, Rolling Mead- Fremd 10, Rolling Mead-ows 2: Mike Piotrowski (2 -for - ows 2 2, 1 grand slam, 4 RBI, 3 runs), PowerRodding Mainlines SewerCleaning Trenchless Sewer Repair HydroJetting FreeVideo Inspection FloodControl All Work DoneWith Permits Water MainBreaks Se Habla Espanol ?do/on& riedoeikshi FUNERAL HOMES $100 OFF tradition of trust and service since 1905 Sewer Repair or Remodeling Projects 8025 W. Golf Road Not to be combined with other offers or discounts Niles (847) 581-0536 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave. 847 10% OFF Chicago (773) 774-0366 Senior or Veteran Discount Now offering Memorial 952-1812 Not to be combined with other offers or discounts Tribute DVD's $25 OFF Owned & Operated by Any Plumbing Service Jody & ,Mark Wojciechowski *Not to be combined with other offers or discounts www.colonialfuneral.com www.journal-topics.com The Journal Friday, May 15, 2015 I Page 5B
Prospect's Erica Nelson blasts a double in the top of the seventh in- ning, but it wasn't enough as Hersey won 1-0 on Wednesday, May 13 in Arlington Heights.
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Hersey's Cassie Zouras gets congratulated by coach Molly Freeman after knocking in the eventual winning Hersey Holds run for the Huskies in the bottom of the sixth Wednesday in Arlington Heights. (Dion Martorano/Journal photos)
Off Prospect 132 Biesterfield Rd Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Hersey and Prospect battled in a scoreless tie as Prospect's (847) 806-1114 Delilah Maczewski and Hersey's Kaitlyn Denten faced off in 2490 Bushwood Dr the pitcher's circle Wednesday. Elgin, IL 60124 Denten allowed just 4 hits all game and struck out 10 while (847) 551-1830 Malczewski went 6 innings and allowed just 7 hits,1 earned run and struck out 4. 707 Meacham Rd In the end it was Hersey victorious, 1-0, in a Mid Suburban Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 East conference matchup. (630) 529-1327 Prospect tried to score late after an Erica Nelson (2 -for -3) double, but her teammates couldn't bring her home. Rachel Big blgsammyshotdogs.com Trebswether (1 -for -3) and Alyssa Cacini (1 -for -3) provided the Sammy says: other 2 hits for Prospect (9-14). 2 Net Dogs, Denten (3 -for -3,1 run) scored the lone run after blasting a Friss, awed a Drink double in the top of the sixth and Cassie Zouras (1 -for -3, I RBI) $6.25 +Ilk blasted the ball to the outfield to score Denten. Dani Sychowski, Remy Gerew and Hannah Graff provided the other three hits Eat More Hot Dogs! for the Huskies (7-20).
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In the end Hersey began toHuskies were honored: AbbyMSL all -conference selec-Katie Zara (Fremd), Kelsie Soccer threaten for the tying goal,Wendel, Jessica Schmidt,tions were: Sarah O'ConnorStone (Fremd), Michelle Ray- but couldn't get shots to dropKelly Weyhrich, Annie Ko-(BG), Jessica Kovach (BG),mond (Palatine), Carly Iacullo (Continued from page 1B) over or past the Barringtonrff, Sara Magnuson and MSLMaria Hamilton (BG), Sara(Palatine), Kellie Reynolds could. keeper. East Player of the Year KaylaBusse (BG), Leah Celarek(Palatine), Aly Kobler (Pros- "We made mistakes on the Llewelyn was proud of hisKnauss. Llewelyn was named(Conant), Katherine Lomaspect), Martina Kowalczuk set plays in the back post, liketeam and the effort they putMSL East Coach of the Year(Conant), Haley Anderson(Prospect), Maggie Sullivan the one the goal came from," out. after leading his squad to a(Conant), Sidney O'Keeffe(Prospect), Jamie Barry (RM), Llewelyn said. "We did that During halftime the MSL9-0-2 record against MSL(Conant), Cassie SlattoryKat Perille (RM), Emily Pe- over and over. That was kindannounced its all -conferenceteams this year. (EG), Jessica Kopec (Fremd),terson (Wheeling) and Sonia of our learning experience." players for 2015. Six different The rest of the Journal -areaCatherine Freeman (Fremd),Valencia (Wheeling).
Grove 47 on the season and aand Haley Itzenthaler (1). Elking team on the day winning 11 win over Wheeling. Maine Roundup new team record in a 18-2 winGrove (23-7, 9-4) wasn't thea 19-10 shootout over Wheel-West also did good on offense over Rolling Meadows. Theonly high scoring Journal -areaing. The Knights top offensivebeating Highland Park 12-1 (Continued from page 4B) Grenadiers didn't let off onsoftball team on Tuesday asproviders were Alyssa Caciniwith big games from Kayla things rolling on the homerunWednesday either after theyConant won 14-1 over Pala-(3 -for -5, 4 RBI), Casey LenskiPociejewski (2 -for -4, 1 HR, 4 front. Alex Masnica (2 -for -took down Buffalo Grovetine after huge games from(2 -for -5, 4 RBI), Lauren Cal -RBI, 2 runs), Alyssa Pegoraro 4, 5 RBI) belted a shot over8-6 behind 4 HR in the game.Hailey Rothstein (3 -for -4, 2drone (2 -for -5, 3 RBI), Jenny(3 -for -4, 2 RBI, 2 runs) and the fence to tie the programThe homers against the BisonHR, 5 RBI) and Dream AaronKrengiel (2 -for -4, 2 RBI) andGrace Feldkamp (2 -for -3, 1 record with the team's 45thcame off the bats of Sarah(2 -for -5, 2 -run HR (10th HRAlly Schult (2 -for -4, 2 RBI). RBI, 2 runs). Feldkamp also and Kylie Thomsen (4 -for -4, 5Pauscher (17th HR), Briannaof season)). Prospect softballEven Prospect's freshmanpitched all 5 innings for West RBI) blasted 2 HR to give ElkLeach (12), Aleece Duffy (1)was actually the highest scor-game was a thriller with a 13-to earn the win.
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