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Most Running For Village Board Say MP Said Enough On Village Manager's Absence --

By RICHARD MAYER trustee this April agree that any One candidate, however,Dyslin, one of seven candidatesthere are many professions in Assistant Managing Editor public explanation on Villagethinks the public does deserverunning for three village boardwhich that doesn't necessarily Manager Michael Janonis'an explanation. seats. "Everyone has a right to happen. Sports is one of them. Most of the candidates run-recent leave of absence should "There should have been aprivacy, especially in medicalPolitics and government is ning for Mount Prospect village not be required. little more detail," said Johnmatters by the law. However, (Continued on page 8A)

Police: 3 It's An MP Tradition In Custody After Drug Deal Ends In Gunshots

An apparent drug deal gone bad led to gunshots and two wounded victims Tuesday night (Feb. 10) in Wheeling north of Prospect Hts. Police and paramedics first responded to Walgreens, 1199 W. Dundee Rd., at 7 p.m. for a male subject suffering from a gunshot wound. Forty minutes later, a second subject arrived at a local hospital, also with apparent gunshot wounds, Wheeling police said Wednesday morning. The injuries were believed to be non -life threatening. The subjects are in stable condition and expected to make a full rn recovery, police said. Based on their investigation, including witness statements, 0 two groups of subjects arranged 0' and met in the 400 block of Central Continental Bakery this week prepared for the Lenten season with their annual fattening up before Lent begins next Wednesday, kl) McHenry Road to buy and Feb. 18. The bakery's specialty pastries for this traditional Polish cuisine are known as paczkis or bismarcks, Nearly 90,000 of the delec- 0 sell drugs. table treats are consumed by Central Continental customers during the bakery's six -day event. Above, bakery production manager and 32 - year employee of Central Continental, Connie Trakas, serves up a few varieties of the 42 types they will make. The Mount Prospect bakery k.0 "It appears the drug deal went has been in business since 1924 and will stay open 24 hours on Monday, Feb. 16 to cater to the thousands who crave the delicioussweet (Continued on page 8A) treats. The paczki celebration runs from Feb. 12-17. (Bob Wessell/The Journal) www.journal-topics.com Page 2A I Friday, February 13, 2015 The Journal MW Students `Flash Mob' Against Violence Groups Join 'One Billing Rising' Effort

Maine West High School'sraped during their lifetime. human rights group Voice With the world population for the Nameless partneredat 7 billion, this adds up to with the school's Orchesismore than one billion women Maine West Orchesis dancers rehearse for "Expedition Orchesis" taking stage today and tomorrow. and Poetry Slam groupsand girls. to join a flash mob in the People throughout the student cafeteria this morn-entire world came together Journey ing (Friday) as part of theon Feb. 14, 2013 to demand global One Billion Risingan end to violence against On Over movement to end violencewomen. against women. One year ago on Feb. 14, The Maine West mob was2014, One Billion Rising for To Maine to feature a declaration fromJustice focused on the issue both young men and women,of justice for all survivors of West For spoken word poetry, postersgender violence. and banners and a dance fill- Events took place in 200 ing the cafeteria. countries, where women, Orchesis Launched on Valentine'smen, and youth came to- Maine West High School Day 2012, One Billion Ris-gether to "Rise, Release, and Dance" outside of pub- Orchesis dance performances ing began as a call to action of "Expedition Orchesis" take based on the staggering sta-lic gathering places where place today (Friday) and to- tistic that 1 in 3 women onwomen deserve to feel safe, morrow, both at 7 p.m. the planet will be beaten orbut too often do not. West teacher and orchesis director Lisa Jacob said "Ex-of dance. pedition" takes the audience There is a ticket fee. on a global tour and features Maine West islocated something for those whoat 1755 S. Wolf Rd., Des INTRODUCING A NEW GENERATION enjoy many different typesPlaines. OF CARE AT OAKTON PAVILLION AND OAKTON ARMS For over 30 years, the staff of Generations Healthcare Network District 214 Marks has been committed to providing compassionate, innovative care with peace of mind for seniors and their families. Creating family Century Of Success partnerships and providing these world -class services at Oakton » Photos,page5A Pavillion and Oakton Arms is our mission. OAKTON PAVILLION OAKTON ARMS Skilled Nursing & Independent 30 days Rehabilitation Center Living for Seniors SRI/R SPORT Post -Acute Care $ 75 ,zti-freeLi Training ac Fitness

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Airline passengers in planesperform the work in time for landing at O'Hare Airport over the Allstate -sponsored We Day Rosemont will notice by Mar. Illinois on Apr. 30. We Day is 31 a giant "Allstate" insurancean event attended by 15,000 company logo on the roof ofstudents and teachers from the Allstate Arena. around the country where the As part of a multi -yearnation's future leaders learn naming rights deal betweenhow to tackle social issues. Blackened Catfish Fried Oysters the village and the insurance Just to the north of the arena, company, Rosemont will painta Target logo is painted on in white the Allstate logo onthe roof of the Target retail its blue stadium roof. store. Seafood Gumbo Crawfish Etouffee Rosemont Village Board A glide path for planes members on Wednesday, Feb.landing at O'Hare from the 11 voted to hire South Waternortheast passes directly over Signs at a cost of $118,665 tothe stadium. Shrimp & Crawfish Pasta Jambalaya

Crawfish Boil `Do Right Thing' Po Boy Sandwiches Oysters in the Half Shell Crawfish Pie When It Comes To II Shoveling Snow Red Beans & Rice Cornbread Muffins Mount Prospect does notis a senior citizen that can't fine residents or businessshovel, it can be construed owners who fail to clearas unfair that one person is Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce their sidewalks of snow, butcited and not the other. If the village does encourageboth were cited, there would shovelers to take care of theirbe negative feedback from own piles. the public for citing a senior Acting Village Managercitizen who is unable shovel, 1220 E. Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines David Strahl said the mainStrahl added. problem is enforcing the If a sidewalk still needs to 847.827.1817 issue. be cleared, the acting village "We try to encouragemanager encourages anyone donsdockseafood.com people to do the right thingto clear it so there are no and this kind of stuff happens further issues. He also said if Family Owned Since 1951 every time there is a heavythere are any nearby fire hy- snowfall," Strahl said. drants still covered in snow, Strahl said the main issuethe village requests residents is, if there is a sidewalk inhelp out and clear away snow front of two homes that isso the fire department can use Dine In Carry Out BYOB not cleared, and one ownerthe hydrants with no issues. es Page 4A I Friday, February 13, 2015 I The Journal www.journal-topics.com MP Drainage Work To Begin In March JOURNALDP Fire & Topics By RICHARD MAYER ed background on the project Once one section is com- Station Assistant Managing Editor and explained the purpose and pleted with piping, the village Newspapers timeframe for completion. would follow up by resurfac- "It was a very positive meet- 622 Graceland Avenue Approximately 30 Mount ing the street. Lawrie said Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Addition Prospect residents attended aing," village Traffic Engineerevery street affected might not Phone: 847-299-5511 Fax: 847-298-8549 neighborhood informationalMatt Lawrie said. be resurfaced this year should Speak Out: 847-299-1500 www.journal-topics.com meeting Thursday, Feb. 5 to Lawrie said questions dealtobstacles get in the way, such News email: Nears hear about planned drainagewith how homeowners wouldas weather. [email protected] Ad email: improvements in the village'saccess their driveways during "We may not complete [email protected] central part of town. the project and what streetsevery street in terms of resur- Bidding Village trustees in De-would be closed. facing," Lawrie said. "If that Community first cember approved a bid for Lawrie said he and otherwere to be the case, we will The Journal's focus is entirely on local news. We The city of Des Plaines Isabella Street area sewervillage staff members alsomake provision to make sure feel it's the news that af- may soon consider bids improvements, not to exceed talked about how the area willthe street is passable and safe fects us the most. Accura- to expand the fire station $8,863,088, to A Lamp Con-be restored after the sewer isin the winter and then those cy, timeliness and telling serving the western part of crete Contractors. installed. Lawrie said eachstreets would be first on the it like it is are essential The project was anticipatedroad would be resurfacedlist to resurface in 2016." in providing a quality town. newspaper to you. The fire department re- to be done this year, but be-from curb to curb. Lawrie said residents un- cently received a $40,000 came delayed due to last The tentative date for thederstand that construction Let's work together grant from the Dept. of winter's harsh conditions thatproject to begin is Mar. I, will take place all year and We always invite read- Commerce and Economic disrupted preparation work. Lawrie said, but no later thanthere will be inconveniences. ers to share! Send story Opportunity to construct Work this year calls forMar. IS. Construction wouldHe added the project, when ideas, photos, news tips, construction of a relief sewerbegin in the Menards parkingdone, will he a tremendous questions and comments an addition to the utility to journalnews@mail. garage at the station at 130 system in the Isabella Streetlot off Rand Road and workbenefit for the entire neigh- corn. Or, just call us at E. Thacker St. The garage residential area. west. The project is expectedborhood. 847-299-5511 or stop by will be extended 28 ft. to the At last week's meeting,to be completed by the last During heavy rains in July 622 Graceland Ave., Des west, allowing for 1,064 sq. Mount Prospect Public Worksweek of November, according2011, which saw seven inches Plaines. ft. of storage space. Alder- Director Sean Dorsey present-to Lawrie. (Continued on page 9A) How to subscribe men approved variances for Save on the newsstand the addition last month. price! Get the Journal A memo from Fire Chief pICKWIC,K THEATRE delivered to your home Alan Wax states the de- Pedestrian Hospitalized By Accident 5 South Prospect by calling 847-299-5511 partment currently keeps PARK RIDGE or signing up at www. A vehicle struck a pedestrian Upon reaching the scene, fire some equipment outside (847) 604-2234 ``.1 journal-topics.com. Ask near the intersection of Oak -department personnel found rates! at the station. The expo- ton and Lee streets Mondaythe female victim standing with sure, he wrote, subjects the (11) police officers. The accident FRI, FEB 13 - SUN, FEB IS: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:30 How to advertise equipment to the elements, afternoon. Des Plaines Fire Chief Alandid not appear severe. MON, FEB 16: 1:30,4:30, 7:30 We value each and every reducing longevity, and oc- TUE, FEB 17 - WED, FEB 19: Wax said emergency respond- The woman was transported 4:30, 7:30 advertiser gracing the casionally causing response pages of this newspaper. ers were dispatched at 1:12 p.m. to Lutheran General Hospital in delays due to snow-covered BffrATIONGAME(PG-13) Feel the love. Help sup- and arrived four minutes later.Park Ridge, Wax said. items. 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District 214 Showcases Century Of Learning Tom Smith, Forest View High School Class of '77 (left) and David Ennes, Above: Alumni and Class of '75, both played football under the direction of coach Fred Lus- current students of sow. Forest View closed in the mid -1980s due to declining enrollment. HighSchool District 214 enjoyed a walk through time at Forgst View . Educational' Center in Arlington Hts. last Saturday (Feb. 7) as part the district's year -long centennial celebration. A display open to the public included year- books, memorabilia, artwork and other items chronicling District 214's 100 - year history.

Right: John Lucas, who taught at Hersey High School in Arlington Hts. for 10 years, and daughter Beth Chris - tell, Hersey Class of 2003, relive some of their Husky memories during District 214's centennial celebration historical walk-through Sat- urday at Forest View Educational Center. See more photos on page11A. Janice Serafini, whose children graduated from Prospect in '90, '93, & (Shawn Clisham/ '96, sports her son's soccer letterman jacket for that nostalgic look. The Journal) Park Manager FiredFor 'Gross Misconduct' Topics Wednesday. By RICHARD MAYER park commissioners last week,many of the park district'swere not aware Gianpetro was facing termination and were Commissioners expect to Assistant Managing Editor Gianpetro, who worked forprograms and events. the park district for 15 years, Kuhs confirmed Gianpetrosurprised to receive an emaildiscuss the park district cut- was fired due to "gross mis-was no longer employed by thefrom Kuhs. ting ties with Gianpetro at The Mount Prospect Park their next park board meeting District recently terminatedconduct." park district, but he would not "I enjoyed working for the Gianpetro was in charge ofdisclose any further informa-park district and the manyWednesday, Feb. 25. the employment of longtime Kuhs said it has yet to be Communications Managermedia relations such as sendingtion since it was a "personnelpeople I have met and I am out press releases and workingmatter." looking forward to my newdetermined whether the com- Gail Gianpetro. munications manager vacancy In a letter from Executive with the external affairs depart- Park commissioners Stevelife," Gianpetro said when contacted by the Journal & would be filled. Director Greg Kuhssentto ment. She also helped facilitate Kurka and LisaTenuta said they www.journal-topics.com I Page 6A I Friday, February 13, 2015 The Journal

Police Blotter `Star Wars' Comic Goes Missing; Days May Be Numbered For Cat

These items are fromthe item from the wall at 6:37up the cat. That's when,Hts., was charged with drivingtracted driving, allegedly Mount Prospect Police De-p.m. Jan. 15 and put it in hispolice state, the kitten bit thewith a suspended driver's li-using a cell phone, at 8:16 partment incident reports.jacket. The police report statescomplainant's left wrist. Thecense and cited for suspendedp.m. Jan. 31 at Rand and The Mount Prospect Journalthe video showed the male gocomplainant showed policeregistration at 1:03 a.m. Feb.Kensington roads. publishes this police blotterto the cash register, pay forthree small punctures on his5 at Busse and Algonquin Peter Wolodzko, 52, of 701 every Wednesday and Fri-one item other than the Starwrist. According to police,roads. N. Forest Ave., was charged day. If anyone has informa-Wars comic and leave thethere was no known owner of Adrian Ponce, 24, of 1905with speeding at 3:55 p.m. tion that can help solve astore. Store employees toldthe cat, and when it was takenHatherleigh Ct., was chargedJan. 29 at Algonquin and crime, call Crimestopperspolice they could identifyto an animal hospital, staffwith driving while license re-Elmhurst roads. The police at 847-590-7867. the subject, as he frequentsthere said the cat appeared tovoked and cited for improperreport states he was going 64 the store, if he is located, andbe sick and recommended itlighting at3:10 a.m. Feb. 4 atmph in a 35 mph zone. Retail Theft Report will sign a complaint. be euthanized. Before takingGolf and We Go Trail. the kitten to the vet, the com- Carolina Aguilera-Vicen-DUI Charge When officers respondedCat Bite Report plainant contacted an animalcio, 36, of 1434 S. Busse Emmanuel Ramirez -Vargas, to a call of retail theft at1 shelter in Arlington Hts. whoRd., was charged with driv- p.m. Feb. 6 at Comix Revo- When police responded atrefused to take the cat becauseing without a valid driver's22, was charged with driving lution, 115 W. Central Rd.,11 a.m. Feb. 7 to a home onit had bitten a person. Thelicense and cited for notunder the influence (DUI) the complainants said theyW. Magnolia Lane for a reportcomplainant then went to theshowing two headlights atof alcohol per se and cited found a Star Wars Episode #1of an animal bite, the com-hospital to be tested for rabies,9:05 p.m. Feb. 6 at Busse Roadfor speeding. Police in their premium edition comic bookplainant saidat6 p.m. Feb. 6police say. and Willow Lane. report state Vargas was going valued at $75 missing fromhe was driving on Lavergne Lidia Escobedo-Lozano,46 mph in a 30 mph speed a store wall display. Accord-Road when a kitten ranacross Driving Charges 32, of 7500 Elmhurst Rd.,zone. He was also cited for ing to police, store videotapethe road in front of him. Con- Des Plaines, was chargedimproper lane usage at 3:16 showed an unknown malecerned for the kitten's wellbe- Jose L. Duran, 45, of 2473with driving without a valida.m. Feb. 7 at Elmhurst Road wearing a blue jacket removeing, he stopped and pickedCedar Glen Dr., Arlingtondriver's license and for dis-and Hiawatha Avenue.

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Police Blotter Parked Cars Targeted On Mount Prospect Road

These items are from Desthe victim's face and vehiclelen on the 500 block of Jarvisabout but nothing appeareda beer bottle through the win- Plaines Police Dept. incidenttwice, according to police. Avenue between 9 a.m. and 5missing. The subject wasdow of a residence on the 400 reports. Information regard-The offender was describedp.m. Feb. 7. described as between 5ft.block of W. Cordial Drive ing these and other incidentsas a white male, between 56 and 5 ft. 5 in. in height withbetween 2:40 and 3:05 a.m. may be reported anony-and 60 years old, 5 ft. 10 in.Sex Offense a crew cut. Feb. 9. mously to Crime Stoppers attall, 230 lbs. Someone ransacked an un- 847 -699 -STOP (7867). Julian Cervantes, 36, of 610 locked vehicle on the 500 blockGraffiti Reported Burglaries and Thefts S. Wisconsin Ave., Addison,of S. Mount Prospect Road DUI Charge was charged with failure tobetween 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7 and An unknown offender de- Someone removed the reg-register as a sex offender at 4:156:15 a.m. Feb. 8. Nothing ap-faced a property on the 1400 Jose Hernandez, 37, Ofistration sticker from a vehiclep.m. Feb. 9 on the 300 block ofpeared taken. block of E. Prairie Avenue 10483 Doris Ct., Rosemont,parked on the 2200 block of E.E. Touhy Avenue. between 5 and 5:05 p.m. Jan. was charged with aggravatedDevon Avenue between 1 p.m. Criminal Damage 28. DUI, DUI, and driving withoutJan. 26 and 9 a.m. Feb. 9. Trespassing Reported Someone used black spray a license at 4 p.m. Feb. 8 on the Someone removed a snow Beer bottles were tossed atpaint to write on a building 1100 block of Lee Street. blower from a yard on the 1800 A man in his early to late 20sthe door and overhead window on the 800 block of S. River block of S. Mannheim Roadwas seen inside a resident'sof a business on the 900 blockRoad between 8:30 and 1:42 Battery Reported between 9 p.m. Jan. 31 and 10car on the 400 block of S.of S. Elmhurst Road causingp.m. Jan. 28. a.m. Feb. 1. Property loss wasMount Prospect Road be-them to break. The incident Someone used white spray A man was punched duringestimated at $800. tween 6:10 and 6:23 p.m. Feb.occurred between 1 and 6:15paint to write on a school build- an apparent road rage incident The catalytic converter of8. The vehicle was parked ina.m. Feb. 9. Property loss was ing on the 500 block of S. River at 3 p.m. Feb. 10 on the 1200a vehicle parked on the 900the resident's driveway. Whenestimated at $2,000. Road between midnight Jan. 26 block of S. Fifth Avenue. Theblock of E. Touhy Avenue wasthe victim approached the of- An unknown offender threwand 2:24 a.m. Feb. 3. offender was driving a red SUVremoved between noon and 9fender fled to the opposite side when he reportedly began yell-p.m. Feb. 10. Property loss wasof the street and met with an ing at the victim. The subjectestimated at $500. unknown subject. The glove exited then vehicle, walked up The rear license plate of acompartments of the victim's to the victim's car, and punchedcompany truck was lost or sto-two vehicles were strewn Music Trivia Contest

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Drug Charge For more information, call the Maine Township MaineStreamers at 847-297-2510 or visit the Senior Expo section of the township's website:www.mainetownship.com/seniorexpo Zeynep Simsek, 51,of 1246 Page 8A I Friday, February 13, 2015 I The Journal www.journal-topics.com On Village Manager's Absence... Wheeling (Continued from page 1A) Janonis is on FMLA leave, itAct)," Rogers said. "Thisshould discuss the reason for another." is obvious that he is dealingmeans that an individual isthe village manager's FMLA Shots Dyslin said village managerwith a medical situation. Today,entitled to protection of his/leave. The village manager is (Continued from page 1A) is the top position in local gov- there are strict laws around con-her own medical records inentitled to the same privacy that bad and multiple subjects ernment funded by taxpayers.fidentiality related to medicalaccordance with the HIPPAany other worker has when they drew handguns and shot "Recently, the mayor of Tin-situations." Laws of the United States.are on FMLA. Disclosure of each other," Wheeling po- ley Park took an FMLA (Family Hoefert said according toThe only person who may talkFMLA protected information lice said in a news release. and Medical Leave Act) andlegal opinion, FMLA medi-about Michael Janonis is Mi-could expose the village to legal Investigation continues the reason cited was 'a familycal information is consideredchael Janonis. What don't yourepercussions." with three suspects in cus- illness'," Dyslin pointed out. "Iconfidential and should beunderstand about the fact that Fellow challengers Kevin tody. Detectives are work- do believe a similar explanationshared only with those indi-no one else can speak to this Nohelty and Kevin Grouwinkel ing with the Cook County should have been given for theviduals with a legitimate needsubject? Why are you askingshared similar opinions. State's Attorney's Office. leave regarding Mike Janonisto know. this question?" "Unfortunately, the employer The 400 block of McHenry other than 'no comment'." "Bottom line, Mr. Janonis Challenger Colleen Sac-is not able to say anything about is over a mile away from the Dyslin went on to say thathas worked for the village forcotelli agrees with Korn andthe employee," Grouwinkel Walgreens store at Dundee in recent years, the public hasover 20 years and he is entitledRogers. said. "In Mike Janonis' case, and Schoenbeck where one known that U.S. Sen. Markto FMLA just as any covered "The village manager isI think the board said all they of the victims reportedly Kirk suffered a stroke, Sen.employee would be," Hoefertentitled to the leave and priva-could." ended up. Harry Reid fell while work-said. cies provided under the Family Nohelty said Janonis is Paramedics dispatched to ing out and suffered facial Current trustees and candi-and Medical Leave Act," sheentitled to his privacy and no the store were initially told injuries, Sen. Tom Coburndates in the April 7 election,said. "I do not think the villagefurther explanation is necessary to wait blocks away before dealt with cancer, and KarenRichard Rogers and John Korn, regarding his absence. police secured the scene. Lewis, head of the Chicagowere irked by the Journal &"The only person who "As concerned citizens, we Police did not say how the Teacher's Union, developed aTopics Newspapers' question have to respect his decision first gunshot victim wound brain tumor. on whether or not the villagemay talk about Mi- and move on," Nohelty said. up outside the Walgreens. "When in the public eye andboard or Janonis should pro-chael Janonis is Mi- "More importantly, we should Attempts by the Journal & having your salary paid for byvide a public explanation forchael Jannis." be asking the mayor and village Topics to reach Wheeling taxpayers, there needs to be athe village manager's 12 -week trustees are we prepared for the police officials were unsuc- little more transparency anddeparture. Village Trustee Richard Rogers possibility that Mr. Janonis may cessful. accountability," Dyslin said. "It looks like you are trying not be able to return to work at Wednesday morning, a "For better or worse, it goesto put me in a possible lawsuit the end of the approved leave Wheeling police community with the territory of being inwith this kind of question," of absence?" service officer remained the public." Korn said. Janonis' 12 weeks of FMLA positioned near the front Said Village Trustee Paul "FMLA is a federal mandate time expire at the end of today entrance of the store in the Hoefert: "Given that Mr.(Family and Medical Leave (Friday). parking lot.

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Last week kindergarten and firstand did jumping jacks counting by grade students celebrated the 100th 10. Later, they heard a story about the day of school at St. Alphonsus Lig- 100th day of school and enjoyed 100 uori School in Prospect Hts. Teach-numeral cookies. ers planned exciting cross -curricular First grade students wrote their name activities throughout the day to engagefor 100 seconds, completed a 100th St. Alphonsus' young students. day workout, wrote about what they Kindergarten teacher Laura Smithwould do with $100, licked a lollipop designed a series of math lessons to100 times and read stories about the reinforce the concept of 100. 100th day. "We counted to 100 by ones, twos, Each student made a poster with fives, and tens. We also partnered witha collection of 100 items, arranged the fourth grade students and flippedin twos, fives, tens or twenty -fives. a penny 100 times and tallied heads/Students used household items of Central Schoolhouse (seen at left) is located on Maple Street south of Busse Avenue tails. Then we rolled a die 100 timestheir choice to complete their posters, in downtown Mount Prospect. and tallied the number it landed on,"including stickers, cotton balls, pennies explained Smith. and macaroni. Once the posters were Kindergarten students also partici-complete, students presented them to Contractor Tapped pated in 100th day activities in physical the class and explained how each col- education where they took 100 stepslection was arranged. For Schoolhouse Work Students and staff The Mount Prospect Historicalresponded to the society's Oct. 15, 2014 got silly Request for Proposals (RFP) for the on 100 Society (MPHS) is ready to embark day at St. upon the next step in its ongoing effortCentral School Restoration Project. Alphonsus to restore the community's one -room "We're very pleased to be working School in 1896 Central Schoolhouse. with Charter for this phase of the proj- Prospect Hts. Charter Construction Company ofect," said Frank Corry, historical board Arlington Hts. will begin next weekpresident. "They've performed work installing updated electrical, plumb-for other public agencies and govern- ing and heating/air conditioningment organizations, so they're well equipment, as well as a fire suppres-acquainted with the various require- sion system to safeguard the almostments for public work, including the 120 -year -old frame structure. state's prevailing wage statutes." With a proposal of $67,350, Charter Work is expected to be completed was selected from nine contractors who by mid -March.

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By TOM ROBB public works committee that Journal & Topics Reporter authored the ordinance re- scinding the tree fee. "Once Des Plaines aldermen re-you go back a year or two, cently voted to eliminatethe question is where to draw a $50 fee residents wouldthe line." pay to have city crews plant Ald. Dick Sayad (4th) said trees on parkway land nearhe supports refunds for those their homes and businesses.who paid for trees not yet Monday (Feb. 16), aldermenplanted, but said he wants Above: Roger Northrop, chief expect to take up the issue ofto see refunds extend back technology officer of Mutare what to do about residentsfurther. Software in Rolling Meadows, gives a safety demonstra- who paid that fee, but have Sayad said he would like tion on how the DJI Phantom not seen a tree planted. to see refunds given for tree Drone will stay stationary if Aldermen eliminated thefees going back several years the operator lets go of the tree replacement fee at theirto when Emerald Ash Borer Jan. 20 meeting, but 23 prop-first began decimating Des Flying High erty owners who ordered 58Plaines' tree stock. Sayad trees are still waiting for thosesaid he would request fur- With Rotary plantings to occur becausether information from city of seasonal schedules, a citystaff on how many trees that This past Monday, Arling- report said. would be. ton Hts. resident Fred Pfeifer From left to right, Fred Pfeifer, president of The Manfred Group, LLC City staffers recommend "I support a limited refund, was the guest speaker at the in Arlington Hts.; Tom Foss, owner and operator of TJ Foss Group in only refunding the $50 feebut whether we should go for- Rolling Meadows; Roger Northrop, CTO of Mutare Software in Rolling Mount Prospect/Prospect Meadows; and Wendy Morgan, Rotary president and owner -operator for those 58 trees paid for,ward has yet to be decided," Heights Rotary Club in of Wendy Morgan Law Firm in Mount Prospect, attend Monday's but not refunding any more.Ald. Jim Brookman (5th) said. Mount Prospect. Rotary meeting. Those refunds would total"I will listen to the other al- Pfeifer spoke about the $2,900. dermen before making a final latest technology presented Want toContact City Hall, Discussing refunds beyonddecision." at the recent Consumer the 58 trees not yet planted has Those who ordered new Electronics Show, as well as Your School District become an issue of where totrees that have yet to be drones and possible litiga- draw the line. planted include owners of tion involving the flying of or Township? "It's difficult to draw a line23 properties. The city report these unmanned spacecrafts. Maine Township on this. I want to hear the con-said 16 trees were ordered The 30 -minute presentation versation" among aldermen,by Maine West High School, ended with the flying of a Can Help. Visit Mayor Matt Bogusz said. 16 by owners of five multi- drone inside the banquet www.journal-topics.com "1 don't anticipate objec-family buildings and another room of the Mount Prospect tions," said Ald. Don Smith22 by owners of 20 single- Holiday Inn where the pre- & Click on Vitals! (7th) who chairs the city'sfamily homes. sentation was held.

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A tentative date is set to The park's detention pond celebrate the end of con-was widened and under- struction at Heritage Park inground basins were in- Wheeling. stalled to increase stormwa- Grand opening festivi- ter holding capacity. Most of Des Plaines resident Herb Nicolai, seated, gets a serenade Friday, Feb. 6, at the Park Ridge Kiwanis Club's ties for the community areHeritage was regraded and spaghetti dinner at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church. The Chordmasters quartet, performing at the dinner, are from the Arlingtones barbershop quartet organization, where Nicolai was a long-timemember. scheduled for Sunday, Junerebuilt. A sports complex (Anne Lunde/The Journal) 7, Wheeling Park Districtcomplete with lighting, sev- Director of Park & Recre- eral fields, scoreboards and ation Services Matt Wehbyconcession stand became told village trustees Monday a draw for athletes and the night, Feb. 2. Construction village last year. Security Officer Arrested At Allstate fences in and around the park This year, a performance are expected to start coming pavilion on the west side of the park is expected to bring A man identifying himself as in the aisle, however, Hill re- tive manner, police informed down in March. a private security officer is fac-fused, police said. The officerHill he would be ejected from The massive Heritage Park even more visitors. As reported by the Journal ing several charges after alleg- eventually walked over to Hill the stadium. Hill then allegedly complex, behind village hall in September, total cost of the edly causing a disturbance at the and escorted him away from tried to- push past police and between Wolf Road and the project has risen to around Allstate Arena last weekend. the seating area. return to his seat. Officers took Canadian National railroad Vincent Hill, 24, of 728 Oak- Hill then allegedly put his him to the growid ancires.trained went under district's share at $3 million. ley Blvd., Chicago, was charged hand on the officer's shoulder therepM said.; in 2012-; It was seen as a key The Metropolitan Water Rec- with battery and two counts ofand identified himself as a K-9 Hill would norigiffingly point in the region to store resisting/obstructing a peaceofficer for the city of Chicago,walk, so five officers report- more of.the area's stormwater lamation District, which took over 14 acres of the park to officer at 2:31 p.m. Feb. 7. according to the report. He later edly carried him to' the arena's runoff and ease Des Plaines add the stormwater storage, Rosemont police responded provided a badge to Rosemont ground floor. He continued to River flooding' 'in :nearby to a report of a belligerent police showing he worked forallegedly resist and was trans- towns including Mount will cover remaining costs as patron in a seating section at K-9 Action Security, a Chicago ported to the Rosemont police Prospect, Prospect flts. and part of an intergovernmental agreement. the Allstate Arena, according firm that provides private se- station. Des Plaines. to reports. Once there, and of- curity. ficer motioned for Hill to leave Due to his alleged high level his seat and meet with police of intoxication and his disrup- ORTGAGE MONITOR

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Nice way to remember originally a hospital. There is loses American jobs, which routes were plowed for Just call our 24 -hour hotline nice man some historical value there. in turn creates more welfare, passage, then our side streets at 847-299-1500, or go to and alleys were done. Many our website at wwwjournal- It is an absolutely unsightly which in turn...I hope you topics.com to state what Good afternoon. I just addition to the community. get the point. Written by an people somehow don't is on your mind concerning read the article on Friday, American American. realize the magnitude of an issue you consider to be Jan. 23, 2015, Des Plaines Had good time at exactly what has to happen significant, and we'll publish Journal concerning Bob original DP fest Stop drivers on to keep our streets clear of it.If you would like to state snow when you get hit with your opinion about anything, Riddell. What a fantastic way cell phones feel free to do so. Just make to remember a gentleman I'm calling about our city 18"+ of snow. When you sure your message is brief, who was truly a great guy. summer fest. I like the idea Why haven't the Des have cars parked on streets, to the point and within the Robert Riddell dedicated that there's a new operator. Plaines police gotten off theirgarbage cans set out for limits of good taste and many, many years to local I'd like it to go back to how butts and get the drivers on pick up and raging shovel acceptable to readers of a family newspaper. youth through Central Little it started out. There were a cell phones? Are they just tooyielding people standing in League. He was a fantastic variety of foods, nothing too lazy to get out of their cars? their driveway screaming at individual. I umpired a game expensive that you couldn't This is terrible. People are the plow so it doesn't drift and worked beside him in afford to buy a couple of. Thegoing to get into accidents. up their driveway entrance attractive or even working baseball. He was truly a greatnoise was not by the diners. ItThank you. as it is trying to do its job signage. Why would anyone person. What an honor for seemed to be a better choice down the streets. It's sad we want to come to our crummy Bob. What a nice way to in front of the library. It was Manager's salary did not meet some citizen's little town and spend money? remember him, especially for good.Thanks. outrageous expectation of curb -to -curb his family. Thank you. snow removal, but they Tough to get through Park district takes care Yes, I'm responding to the should be thankful for what on Touhy Wants partisan choice of parks controversy regarding Villagewas done. If you want perfect in MP Manager Michael Janonis' snow plowing then I suggest The state is getting millions To the person calling about.(pensionable salary of) moving to an area that offers of dollars from the casino in I'm a Mount Prospect Apache Park, you have to $241,000. I can't believe it. it along with an increase Des Plaines. So why can't resident. I would like to see remember that the park I almost fell out of my chair. of your city's tax expenses - they snow plow the streets Mount Prospect changed district is not a part of the My family would have had to cover equipment and in Des Plaines they are to partisanship in their city. It is a separate entity. If to call the paramedics. It's manpower, or move where responsible for in a timely elections. I would like to you want your area picked outrageous. it doesn't snow, bring your manner? Monday afternoon know who is representing up, show up at the meetings shovel as a conversation after the storm and Touhy me. Is it the Republicans or on Monday and talk about Not a frat house, mayor piece. Avenue was still down to one is it the Democrats? I would it. Don't complain about the lane in each direction. like to know who is getting park district trying to take Why in the heck is the Disappointed in the funding. I want to see care of the park. Bye. mayor jumping into cold Des Plaines Wants more support for Mount Prospect changed to a water rather dealing with Maine West After Prom partisan election. Thank you. Take another look important matters facing the Not another one...So at townhomes city. The mayor must shed hisdisappointed to get a postcard I have been volunteering Time to take over college fraternity antics and in the mail saying the Ace in doing Maine West After theatre property I'm a four-year resident of govern the city. Hardware in Des Plaines Prom for the last four years, Des Plaines. I just want to on Oakton was closing. I which is self funding and Regarding a recent comment on the aldermen Flip-flop go there all the time and hosted by volunteers for issue of the Journal, our that voted on the townhomes find it handy to have them the graduating seniors. This wonderful, wonderful up there on Lee Street. What Sayad's flip-flop vote nearby. My guess is it will event is held for the seniors local paper. A resident a shame. I think a big mistakegrants him "I told you so close and either sit vacant so they have a place to of Des Plaines who was was made. A year from now, rights." for several years or be turned go after their prom. Each very active as a volunteer let's take a look at it again. into yet another auto parts year letters are sent out for trying to rehab and bring Closed businesses, while theyAlderman already store, dry cleaners, or nail donations and during these back to life that marvelous are waiting for something the best salon. Those seem to be the past years we have only treasure of our community, better to come down a one- only types of Des Plaines received donations from Des Plaines Theatre. way street. Let's wake up, I just got Alderman Sayad'shas consistently. Perhaps Gloria Ludwig our city clerk Isn't there something in aldermen. campaign piece and it looks all this talk about attracting and Alderman Dick Sayad. our local constitution, if great. To the person who said business to Des Plaines This event is for our seniors people do not keep up their To everything, Sayad should retire, I have should include working on that attend Maine West and property they will be fined turn, turn, turn the best alderman and don't keeping the good businesses only two city officials have extensively? This owner want a trainee. that we have. I am so tired ofever responded to helping out of the Des Plaines Theatre For most of us a dollar feeling like the ugly stepchildthis event. What I see wrong has done absolutely nothing spent to repay a debt may be Public works got of the NW burbs. I rarely is no support from other city worthwhile or deserving. a dollar less for essentials job done do any shopping in my own officials to give our seniors or Please take over that or fun. But the government, town simply because we teenagers a safe place to go property. It should be easier our government, just raises Super storm, super don't have what I need. The that night. It would be nice for us to continue to rehab. taxes, and/or creates more job. I firmly believe Des grocery stores are run down to see a total support from There are so many of us that debt. Which in turn lessens Plaines Public Works did and dumpy. The variety of our city officials instead of have spent hours trying to the value of the dollar. an outstanding job on our shopping in DP just doesn't a few. Maine West is one of bring back that wonderful Which in turn buys less, recent super blizzard. The exist. The businesses we the few high schools that is treasure. Also, some attentionwhich in turn makes us less main streets were plowed to do have, can't be bothered left that off a post prom event needs to be put toward the competitive here and around keep major traffic flowing, to spend money (or apply and it would be nice to keep Polo Inn, which, again, was the world, which in turn the posted snow and bus for the city grants) to get it going. Page 16A I Friday, February 13, 2015 The Journal www.journal-topics.com

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Mid Suburban League Championship Girls Basketball Fremd Does It Again Vikings Top Prospect To Win Third Straight MSL Title

By GREG CHIAKULAS five years. Journal & Topics Sports Fremd was led by senior Haley Gorecki who finished The Fremd girls basketballwith 25 and scored in a variety team has played in a lot of bigof ways. She was also named games the last few years andMSL West Player of the Year Wednesday night was anotherat halftime. one in front of a sold out crowd "What canIsay?"Fremd at Prospect. head coach Dave Yates said. But the Vikings came out"Four years. Four MSL West from the opening tip and tooktitles. Three MSL titles. She control, silencing the Knights(Gorecki) shows up in every student section with an 11-2big game and she did it again. start. They extended the lead toI've been very fortunate to be 28-11 at half before closing outable to coach her." the Knights 52-32 for their third The closest Prospect got was straight Mid Suburban League13-9 just before the first quarter The Fremd "D" played great as Erin Lenahan (22) keeps Prospect's Taylor Will out of the lane. The Vikings held Prospect to 32 points in Wednesday's MSL title game at Prospect. (Bill Bostrom/Special to the Journal)championship and fourth in (Continued on page 4B)

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Football Larry Calhoun coached Elk Grove to the playoffs in 2013, but had tougher times along the sidelines in 2014 as the team went 0-9. Calhoun (Joe Cukierski/The Journal) Exits EG

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RM Freshmen ity (in competingagainst Palatine), but it was a little Enjoy Undefeated uncomfortable." It was the first time she had Season At 23-0 coached a freshman team in a while. She had to adjust to the By DION MARTORANO different style of play between Journal & Topics Sports varsity and freshman levels. "It is a totally different speed Leslie Schock had a goodwith varsity and freshman time coaching Palatine's var-games," Schock said. "With sity girls basketball team,freshman you need to push but stepped away a few yearsthem and make them more ago. fundamentally sound and look The basketball coaching bugfor improvement each game. stillbit, however. When herYou also don't scout teams Members of the Rolling Meadows freshman "A" girls basketball team that went undefeated this season. friend Ryan Kirkorsky, headand do as much preparation coach of Rolling Meadowsin freshman hoops." players coming soon to a court girls varsity team, offered her While Schock was a littlenear you. SCHNEIDER IS HIRING a coaching position this season, surprised the team went Roster: Miyah Ruiz (G), TRUCK DRIVERS! she decided to take it. undefeated, it wasn't muchHetal Patel (G), Melissa Experienced drivers, new Class A CDL holders "Ryan said it was a funof a shock to the MustangSpiwak (G), Dhisha Patel and owner -operators should apply ($6,000 tuition group," Schock said. "And they players. (G), Natalie Anderson (G), reimbursement for qualified candidates) really were. They were very "In our first week we had the Stephanie Chism (G), Tea UP TO $10,000 SIGN -ON BONUS I EARN UP TO $82,500/YR girls make a list of their goals Tanker, Intermodal, Dedicated, OTR and Team coachable players." Preradovic (Center), Reina opportunities and all the girls had one similarTorez (G), Hannah Joyce (F), Schock took over the fresh- Some drivers home daily goal," Schock said. "That goal SCHNEIDER men "A" team, and they didn't Mallory King (F), Caili Hosler Paid orientation, training and vacation Medical, dental, vision insurance disappoint, going a perfect 23-0was to go undefeated." (F), Markeyla Wells (Center) I More Info: 800 -44 -PRIDE this season. Schock called the group aand Jasmine Hanley (F). Apply: scfineiderjobs.com/newjobs "I wasn't sure I wanted to getphenomenal one and she hopes basketball,"to coach the Mustangs again Schock said. "This was thenext year. perfect group to return with. I The team was led by Melissa i 1 Frisbie Senior Center Spiwak, the younger sister of have never coached an unde- www.frisbieseniorcenter.org feated team before." 2014-15 All -Conference var- The Mustangs capped theirsity selection Kyra Spiwak, (Corner of N1V flwy & Mt. Prospect Rd) perfect season with a 35-22 winalong with Miyah Ruiz and 52 E. korthwesi. Highway over, of all teams, Palatine onHannah Joyce. p Tuesday, Feb. 11. Meadows led "(Melissa) has the potential Des Plaines, IL 60016 18-3 at half in a great defensiveto be really good on varsity one (817) 768-5944 display in what Schock calledday," Schock said. "Hannah, their best game of the season. Miyah and the rest of the girls flours of Operation: Mondays & Thursdays 8:30 AM- 8:00 Pil "I still teach at Palatine andwere all capable of huge games Tuesday; Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM I still coach girls lacrosse therethis season. It was fun." and I am great friends with the Look for the future to remain whole Palatine staff," Schockbright at Rolling Meadows Take a look at whatwe I said. "There was no animos-with the next wave of great have to offer -

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(Continued from page 1B) a season -high 9 blocks. we obviously wanted to take ended on a 3 -point play by for- Forwards Bryana Hopkins,advantage of. We had kids play ward Catherine Sherwood. ButGrace Tworek, Erin Lenahangood help -side and rotate over the Vikings put the game outand Julia Wacker really con-and be in good spots to disrupt of reach in the second quarter,trolled the paint and limitedtheir offense." outscoring the Knights 15-2.Prospect's second chance op- The Knights came out with Gorecki had 9 second quarterportunities. a better effort in the third points and 16 at halftime. "We have length at a lot ofquarter behind the Will sisters The Vikings had another bigpositions, not just our inside(Taylor and Haley) and Brenda advantage down low as theirkids but our perimeter kids Kendziera, but were only able length and size allowed themhave length, too," Yates said.to cut it down to 13. to dominate the glass and have"We knew that was something "They (Fremd) had their way with us in the first half but I thought the kids really battled and made adjustments in the second half," said Prospect coach Ashley Graham. "We just dug ourselves too big of a hole and couldn't come Fremd's Haley Gorecki (2) goes in for 2 of her game -high 24 around back against a great team like Prospect's Taylor Will as Fremd goes on to win 52-32 in Wednesday's that." MSL title game. (Bill Bostrom/Special to the Journal) Next up for both teams are the IHSA playoffs. These teams could meet again in the IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER sectional championship. "I know we have bigger XARELTO aspirations than this," Yates said. "But that is not to down- and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, play this game. This is a big required hospitalization or a loved one died while atmosphere. We got to play in taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present front of a big, rowdy crowd and I thought the kids did a good time, you may be entitled to compensation. job taking the crowd out of the Call Attorney CharlesH.Johnson 1-800-535-5727 game. This should prepare us Haley Gorecki celebrates with teammates after their 52-32 win over Prospect. (Bill Bostrom/Special to the Journal) well for the playoffs." Joinus at our Open House Sunday, March 1, 2015

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However, you have to They've come to get Jupiter give the Wachowski's credit Shot in 2012 -- partially for dubious reasons, which Mila Kunis in "Jupiter Ascending." for sticking their necks out in Chicago -- and delayed are totally unclear when and deliver the movie they from its intended out of nowhere, light -speed spaceships, rulingmystery to us as are all of the wanted, regardless of public July 2014 opening, swooping in on as if they're the only spe- numerous characters, good sentiment or critical back- the final release of his hover boots is cies in the galaxy, has got and evil, participating in this lash. Yes the characters and "Jupiter Ascending" Caine Wise (Chan- to be mind -bending. She's epic Shakespearean -like soap story are silly and ridiculous, comes with a great ning Tatum) to saveonly a cleaning lady who in a opera playing out in outer but the art decoration and deal of skepti- her. And he saves moment is plucked from our space. special effects (which cost cism and doubt. her often...over planet by alligator -looking I think had the Wachows- them a reported $175 mil- Reschedule to an and over again. aliens -- and given a royal ki's chosen to insert heavy lion) does give some value to early February date There are two title with great responsibil- elements of comedy or make seeing the film...as are those certainly is one concurrently main ity while trying to be wed, it a spoof like "Guardians amazing fortress -like space- indicator, bumped stories to "Jupi- and then assassinated. 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Caine, as best being odd, obtuse, reclusive I can make out, is a geneti- and maverick filmmakers cally engineered half -human, who made a stinker in "Speedhalf -wolf hunter whom the Racer"...and go out of their brothers would rather see way to buck conventions. dead, intercedes and protects And "Jupiter Ascending" Jupiter from the demise they falls into that category. wish of her...and in doing so There are a lot of mov- become Jupiter's knight in ing parts to this film -- too shining armor. Well, sort of. many to assimilate and bring Caine is a maverick of sorts, a level of consciousness in operates on his own except a short review. There are some times with an old probably too many charac- friend, the great Sean Bean, ters with too many speaking and is an enigma. But he roles whose places in the always seems to pop up at the film are unclear or viewed right time. He gets captured, irls' Night unnecessary. 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