The Weekly Reporter 7/23/2009

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John Cappas

Sentenced to 45 Years In Prison Now He’s Out And

Telling His Story

FORMER DRUG KINGPIN TELLS HIS STORY

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Kansas City, Mo. – Matt J. Whitworth, Acting United States Attorney for the West-ern District of Missouri, an-nounced July 16th that 23 de-fendants have been indicted by a federal grand jury, in three separate but related cases, for their roles in drug-trafficking and money-laundering con-

spiracies. The indictment alleges that each of these defendants par-ticipated in a conspiracy to dis-tribute ecstasy, 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana and five kilograms or more of cocaine in Jackson County, Mo., from July 1, 2004, to June 25, 2009. The defendants are accused of selling marijuana worth nearly $3 million dollars, plus cocaine and ecstasy according to the Acting U.S. Attorney

Matt. J. Whitworth. Felipe Reyes, also known as “Felipe Camacho,” 34, a citizen of Mexico, and Jesse M. Oliver, 28, of Elk Grove, Calif., were each charged in separate but related indictments returned on the same day. Reyes alleg-edly participated in a conspira-cy with Rasheed G Shakur and Leonard Spencer (who are not charged in that indictment) to distribute five kilograms of co-caine between Jan. 1 and June

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This article involves a prominent Romeoville church; therefore it is important to state emphatically that the church is not under criticism. This is not

an attack on the church. The church has been the beneficia-ry of allegedly illegally spent tax dollars most likely without realizing that the donors were

violating the law. Neverthe-less, tax dollars were allegedly misspent by someone with the authority to dispatch men and equipment. The telephone rang early Friday morning, July 17th. The caller was upset. He did not wish to identify himself but he was upset, very upset. He want-ed to know why his tax dollars were being spent to promote a church event. He pays taxes but he does not attend that church. “I thought we have separation between church and state,” he blurted. He asked that he not be identified for fear of retalia-tion from village authorities. “I just drove by the church on Arlington and Kingston and I want to know why village trucks and village employees are working on the church’s property putting up booths that belong to the Village Rec-

Did Village Spend Your Money Illegally? Mayor is Silent

Village equipment on church property. On Tuesday a dump truck, a front-loader, and a van

were used to move the booths to the Recreation Department.

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Acting US Attorney Matt J. Whitworth.

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The Village of Romeoville may have seriously misused public funds. The elected officials can hardly plead igno-rance, they swore to uphold the Consti-tution, they have to know what it says, if not, their oaths are meaningless. Before a decision was made to loan property, the use of public vehicles, or to provide the help of employees on the public payroll, someone should have asked the Village Attorney whether it would be legal to provide such assistance to help a church celebrate a 50th an-niversary; especially where money was raised to benefit the church. There were tents, coolers, and chairs that someone speculated were loaned too but there is no confirmation that they belong to the recreation depart-ment as alleged. The public was never notified that the village would be using public funds to further the efforts of a church to raise money. The issue was never presented on an agenda before a public meeting and the question was never raised be-fore the village board. It was not voted upon by the trustees. Those failures vio-

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by the village may be illegal expendi-tures made without the approval of the board. Even with a vote and board ap-proval the Constitution prohibits it. Who said what the Village did was wrong? The answer is the Illinois Constitu-tion, Article 1, Section 3 and Article X, Section 3. The United States Supreme Court has emphatically enforced the separation of church and state as has the Illinois Supreme Court in related decisions. Courts interpret the laws en-acted by State Government including the Constitution. Article X, Section 3 states in part, “Neither the General Assembly nor any county, city, town, township, school dis-trict, or other public corporation, shall ever make any appropriation or pay from any public fund whatever, anything in aid of any church or sectarian pur-pose….” You can check the remainder of the section for yourself as space pre-cludes its inclusion here. (copies of the Illinois Constitution are available from the Secretary of State). Unofficial figures claim there are 3,500 world religions, however, another source says there are 19 major religions, 270 large religious groups, and as many as 34,000 separate Christian groups alone! In other words, countless religions exist

throughout the world. Obviously that is the reason separa-tion of church and state are important; it would be impossible to select one re-ligion out of the many to be supported by public tax dollars. While one group was getting public support thousands of members of other religions who believe differently would be compelled to finan-cially support a faith that could be fun-damentally different from their own. (5 ILCS 120/4) (from Ch. 102, par. 44) Sec. 4. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

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Have Your Parents Made Their

Financial Plans?...............................By Mary Jo Ardiz-zone [email protected]

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As an adult, you’re fortunate if you still have your parents. However, as they get older, you may well have to assist them in some key areas of their life. Specifically, they may need you to get involved in some of their financial issues. And if you do, you may need to focus on two areas: leaving a legacy and managing finances during retirement. While initiating these conversations may not be easy for you, it is important, and you may find your parents more willing to discuss these issues than you had thought. In any case, if your par-ents haven’t already done so, encourage them to work with an estate-planning professional to develop the necessary legal documents, which may include wills, trusts and financial durable pow-ers of attorney. These documents and services can be invaluable in helping

individuals find efficient ways to pass assets from one generation to the next. An estate-planning attorney can iden-tify which arrangements are the most appropriate for you and your family. In your discussions on leaving a leg-acy, you may also want to bring up the topic of the beneficiary designations that may appear on your parents’ life insurance contracts and qualified plans, such as 401(k)s and IRAs. If the family picture has changed in recent years, and your parents had intended to change these designations, they should take ac-tion sooner rather than later. While your parents need to deal with the legacy issue, they still may have plenty of years of living ahead of them — and they might need help manag-ing their money during these years. For starters, you may want to have a discus-sion about their savings, investments, insurance and so on, and where these assets are held. Are they kept in banks or investment companies? Do your parents have safe-deposit boxes? This knowledge could be valuable if you ever become involved in managing or distributing your parents’ resources. Also, you might want to talk to your

parents about the income sources they may be drawing from during their re-tirement. For example, how much are they taking out each year from their 401(k)s and IRAs? They don’t want to withdraw so much that they deplete their accounts too soon, but at the same time, they would no doubt like to maintain their standard of living in retirement. You may want to suggest to your parents that they evaluate their investment portfolio for both growth and income potential — because they will need both elements during a long retirement. If your parents aren’t already working with a financial advisor, you may want to encourage them to do so. Managing an investment portfolio during retire-ment is no easier than doing so during one’s working years — and there’s less time to overcome mistakes. A qualified financial advisor can help your parents choose the right mix of investments that can help meet their needs. During the course of your lifetime, your parents have done a lot for you. You can help pay them back by doing whatever you can to assist them in man-aging their financial strategy.

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Fiddyment Creek Preserve was pur-chased by the Will County Forest Pre-serve. This purchase was funded by the issuance of bonds and some of these bonds were approved by voters in April of 2005 for the purposes of purchasing land and improving sites already owned by the district. A Citizen’s Advisory Committee approved land identified by the District to be suitable for pres-ervation. Preservation goals included “protecting Will County waterways, its creeks and streams; expanding current District holdings to create greenways, extended tracts of protected space that better serves wildlife and plant surviv-al...” 53% of the voters approved the issuance of bonds and an increase in our taxes for the express purposes listed above--”protecting waterways, ....ex-tending protected space.....wildlife and plant survival..” Voters approved this referendum in good faith that the Forest Preserve District of Will County would use that money for “preservation and protec-tion” and not to align themselves with any political entity, village or for-profit development group. Why was it decided to go down a dif-ferent path that diverges so greatly from what was the stated and original goals for the referenced referendum? Our taxes have increased so we, the taxpayers, could buy the property for Homer Glen to run a sewer line through and destroy what I, and taxpayers who voted for the referendum, thought was going to be preserved. This is an egre-gious “misuse” of funds. There are vi-able alternate sewer line paths. Sewer lines are an expense that should be born by developers, not Homer Glen and not at the expense of losing Forest Preserve property. I don’t believe that the public has been fully informed of the issues here. The voters who ap-proved the referendum are certainly not aware of the violation of the proposi-tion and use of funds that they so trust-ingly approved and entrusted to their Forest District Board and officials. Suzi Dulle15447 Gougar Rd. Homer Glen, IL 60491

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There are 78.2 million baby boomers according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are one of them, born between 1946 and 1964, you might soon look at your house with a new perspective. “The bones begin to creek a little more as you age -- things that don’t happen when you are younger,” says Morris Carey, one of the Carey Bros., nationally recognized experts on home building and renovation. As a baby boomer himself, he knows the changes this generation faces. Their nationally syndicated radio show, “On The House,” has partnered with Premier Bathrooms, a company that specializes in walk-in bathtubs, disabled bathrooms and assisted bath-ing products, to help educate people on how to make sure their home is safe and secure so they can maintain their independence as long as possible. “When looking at the safety of a home, the bathroom is top of mind, especially for baby boomers” says Iain Whyte, CEO of Premier Care In Bathing. “It’s a highly-used area where many accidents can occur. Start with this room when considering safety.”

Here are some easy tips from Pre-mier Bathrooms and the Carey Bros. for creating a safe and secure house for aging adults: 1. Safer flooring - Hard floors like linoleum, hardwood and concrete be-come a hazard for slipping and injury as we age. Many people choose to in-stall carpet because it does not lift and move, reducing the chance of tripping. Plus it is warmer on feet and softer if there is a fall. If you do choose to keep your hard floors, make sure they are free of clutter and clean up any wet areas right away. In bathrooms, use a non-slip flooring option and rugs that have a sticky backing. 2. Walk-in tubs - Walk-in tubs like the ones from Premier Bathrooms are great for seniors that want to take baths but don’t want to climb over a big ledge and risk slipping and falling. The walk-in door is the main reason people choose these types of tubs, but the ben-efits don’t stop there. With a contoured seat and hydrotherapy system, walk-in tubs are a must for someone who wants to remain independent in their home and stay healthy. Different models are available with unique features like tem-perature control and automatic seat lifts so you can find one that is right for you. 3. Higher toilet - They are called handicapped toilets, senior toilets and tall toilets, but whatever the name

they are a great idea for aging people. These types of toilets sit higher off the floor so that the user doesn’t have to bend their knees as much to get up and down. Ease of use becomes key as we age. 4. Wider doorways - Whether we like it or not, most baby boomers will eventually use a walker, cane or wheel chair. Door openings are rather small, especially in older houses. Wider door-ways make walking around the home easy, no matter what your life situa-tion. Plus it’s great when the grandkids come over in a stroller. 5. Good lighting - Low lighting can be disastrous for aging adults whose vi-sion isn’t as good as it used to be. It’s important to have well-lit rooms and walkways so that it’s easy to get around all areas of the house. Make sure you are using lights that are easy to reach and use so that you can walk around in confidence. “These steps are a great start to help people live comfortably in their home,” says Carey. And Whyte agrees, “Life changes mean changes to our homes too. Living your golden years in a safe and secure house is very important for both health and comfort.” For more information visit www.pre-mier-bathrooms.com, call (800) 578-2899 or www.onthehouse.com.

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CREST HILL, IL – State Rep. Em-ily McAsey, D-Lockport, is highlight-ing the warning signs of elder abuse in

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................................................................ARAcontentinfo@theweeklyreporter.com................................................................ These days it’s not uncommon for children to spend more time in front of the TV and computer than they do playing outside. When the weather is nice, this leaves many parents a bit per-plexed. Keeping kids physically active is an important part of a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle. So how do you get your kids excited about going outside? Here are some ideas sure to get you and your kids fired up about outdoor fun. 1. The many benefits of a garden Involving kids in planting and nur-turing a garden is a good way to get them outside and teach them respon-sibility at the same time. Start by re-searching appropriate planting times and plants that will grow in the hardi-ness zone where you live. If it’s too late in the season for planting in your area, consider taking the kids to a local farm that allows you to pick your own fruits, berries or vegetables. After you’re done, take the fun one step further by picking a healthy recipe you can all make together. Fruits are great for all-natural frozen popsicles, salads and bakery items like muffins. Veggies can be easily used in pasta reci-pes or as side items. 2. A simple walk has never been more fun A family walk is not only quality time spent together, but it gets muscles mov-

ing. Enjoy your community and take a walk to your favorite park, play-ground or beach. If you have little ones, use a wagon like the Radio Flyer Pack ‘N Go Canopy Wagon. It’s a great alternative to strollers with a 360 degree view and tots en-joy the fun ride. Plus this wagon fea-tures a canopy to protect riders from the sun’s harmful rays and a storage bag that can keep water and other supplies cool. Make an afternoon of it and pack a picnic lunch. Don’t forget to keep it healthy -- make sandwiches ahead of time, pack fruits, snacks and other favorites along with water and juice boxes so everyone stays hydrated as they play.3. Plan a nature treasure hunt It’s no secret that kids love games. A game of tag or soccer is always fun, but how about planning a unique activity to get them excited about being out-doors? Consider planning a scavenger hunt that incorporates items from na-ture. Plan ahead and create a list of things that you could find in your area. In-clude some easy-to-find items and oth-ers that are more difficult to locate. To make it more educational, add photos to items on the list they might not rec-ognize so they can learn as they hunt. For example, add a photo of different kinds of leaves, flowers, rocks or feath-ers and have the kids seek them out.

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Congresswoman Debbie halvorson

Halvorson Promotes Home Safety Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) hopes that the 21,000,000 yearly medical visits related to home safety issues will see a decrease with the recent passage of her House Resolution on home safety. The resolution (HR. Res. 543) passed yes-terday with bi-partisan support of 111 co-sponsors including Henry Waxman, En-ergy and Commerce Committee chair and Frank Pallone Subcommittee on Health chair. It also designates June as Home Safety Month. “While I hope to increase visibility on home safety issues through today’s resolu-tion, it is my intent that awareness contin-ues throughout the year,” said Halvorson. According to recent research from the Home Safety Council, there are not only a large number of medical visits that effect American households annually, but nearly 20,000 die from unintentional home inju-ries each year as well. The top five causes of these types of deaths are falls, poison-ing, fire/burns, choking/suffocation, and drowning/submersion. “Awareness of home safety issues is im-portant - life is too precious to not pay at-tention and the result would most certainly reduce injury and death,” Halvorson said. “Falls are the leading cause of death for older adults in the home - and it is estimat-ed that total direct costs associated with both fatal and non-fatal falls is more than $19 billion annually for hospitalization, emergency department visits, and outpa-tient care.” Following falls, poisonings are the second leading cause of home injuries triggering nearly 5,000 deaths a year, with fire and burn injuries coming in third with almost 65% of home fires resulting in death. Un-intentional choking and suffocation are the fourth leading cause of home injury death, while drowning comes in fifth. “While a good start, this resolution is just a beginning,” added Halvorson. “I ap-plaud our nonprofit organizations for their ongoing commitment to keep families safe in their homes and personally thank the Home Safety Council for their efforts.” For more information on the Home Safety resolution introduced by Congress-woman Halvorson, contact her Washing-ton D.C. office at 202-225-3635. For more information on Congresswoman Halvor-son, the 11th Congressional District and to access her newsletter, go to http://halvor-son.house.gov. The Home Safety Council is at www.homesafetycouncil.org.

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Frankfort, Illinois (July 14, 2009)—Nick Russell PFC, of Tinley Park , son of Christopher and Pamela Rus-sell of Mokena, will graduate from Basic Combat Training at Fort Jack-son South Carolina on July 24, 2009. After graduation, he will attend Ad-

vanced Individual Training (AIT) from the Army Reserve for 20 weeks at Fort Gordon Georgia to become an Infor-mation Technology Special-ist. Nick Russell graduated from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights in 2002. He is married to Erin Faluaski a math teacher at Marian. They are the par-ents of Noah, age two, and four-month old Caleb. Nick joined the Army Reserve to serve oth-ers and to serve our nation, as well as to further advance his education. As a teenager

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St. Louis Man Sentenced for Role in Cocaine Conspiracy A. Courtney Cox, United States At-torney for the Southern District of Illi-nois, announced that, Kenneth Lamont Talton, age 29, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced in federal court to 160 months’ imprisonment and 5 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a mandatory special assessment of $100, and a $500 fine. Talton was convicted on April 1, 2009, following a jury trial in United States District Court in East St. Louis, of one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute cocaine. Eleven of Talton’s co-defen-dants previously pled guilty and have been sentenced to terms of imprison-

ment ranging from 46 months to life. All federal sentences are served without possibility of parole. The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investiga-tion as part of their participation in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). The OCDETF program is designed to investigate and prosecute major national and interna-tional drug organizations through the cooperative efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel T. Kapsak.



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(ARA) - Even though the economy has slowed down, college applications are up. Many people are enrolling in undergraduate programs, or going back for an advanced degree. But, unfortunately, some people don’t consider pursuing a degree because they lack the finances. The costs can be steep. During the 2008-2009 academic year, the average annual cost of a public four-year degree was $6,585 and for a private four-year degree, $25,143, ac-cording to The College Board. The good news is there is money out there to help you pay for tuition or room and board, you just have to find it. Here are some tips: * Apply for every scholarship or grant you can find. It may seem like a full-time job search-ing for and applying for scholarships, but the dollars do add up. And they’re free. Start your search early -- many scholarships have deadlines. If you’re

a high school student, begin with your high school guidance counselor for a list of local resources, and then move on to the college you plan to attend. Don’t expect large amounts -- the com-petition will be fierce for these scholar-ships. But smaller awards of $1,000 or less typically have fewer applicants and are easier to obtain. Educational Web sites are also good sources for scholarship information -- but remember, the information should always be free. For example, U.S. Bank has a powerful scholarship search en-gine, as well as an Internet scholarship program that will begin this autumn. Over the past 13 years, U.S. Bank has awarded more than $320,000 in schol-arship funding from the U.S. Bank In-ternet scholarship program. * Plan to earn some extra cash. Working and going to school at the same time is very common for today’s students. Some are earning money for tuition, while others for living expenses. You can apply for the Federal Work Study program, find a job on cam-pus, or look for something off campus.

Graduate students can look for a teach-ing assistant or research positions, which sometimes offer tuition discounts in ad-dition to a salary. * Apply for federal aid S t u d e n t loans are some of the most commonly used financial tools. Use the following steps to apply for financial aid: 1. If you filed an extension for your 2008 taxes, get them finished immedi-ately. 2. Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form) and submit it as soon as possible. 3. When you receive the Student Aid Report, double check the information, and make corrections if needed. Return the report. 4. You will receive an award letter containing all the financial aid details regarding what you can receive. Con-sider your options carefully -- look into your anticipated tuition costs, living expenses, cost of books and supplies, etc. Reply with your acceptance by the deadline. If you have questions, contact

your school’s financial aid office. * Get a supplemental loan for the rest of your expenses. Supplemental loans are often used in addition to federal student loans when you find you still need more financing to cover the cost of your education. U.S. Bank offers a No Fee Education Loan for full-time, part-time or less than part-time students making satisfactory aca-demic progress in an eligible four-year institution or graduate school. Students receive the full approved loan amount. This may help in handling those addi-tional expenses such as books, laundry and food. A few attributes of the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan include no fees, a low interest rate, automatic deferment on payments while in school and for six months after graduation or less than half-time enrollment. Or, choose to make interest payments while in school. Visit www.usbank.com/student-banking or call (800) 242-1200 to learn more.

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in the gel in samples from two lots col-lected by the FDA.No illnesses have been reported to date.The company distributed the products through retail outlets nationwide. The products have also been found to be marketed on the Internet. The prod-ucts are packaged in a plastic bubble on a printed card and can be identified by the UPC Codes listed above.The company has ceased production and distribution of the products and is notifying its distributors to return the products. Consumers are urged to re-turn the products to the place of pur-chase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may con-tact the company at 1-800-256-2399 ext. 3106 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time.Adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. • Online: www.fda.gov/med-watch/report.htm. • Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at: www.f d a . g o v / M e d -Watch/getforms.htm.Mail to MedWatch 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787. Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178.

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Beats Girlfriend, Hurts Cop, Says Probation Conditions Unfair

Some guys just don’t get it. A California man was charged with punching his girlfriend in the face and the eye, then choking her. After he fled the scene police officers wait-ed expecting he would return; he did, later in the day. An officer commanded Louis Lambert Martin to halt but he hur-ried into his apartment and closed the door. A quick thinking police-man thrust his foot between the door and the jamb but Martin slammed it on the officer’s ankle and foot. He escaped thru a backdoor but was quickly found attempting to conceal himself beneath an auto parked in a carport. Subsequently Martin entered

into a plea agreement with the state. He would plead guilty to 1 felony count of resisting an executive officer and the state would drop the other count against him, corporal injury to a spouse or co-habitant. The judge admonished the defendant that he intended to impose “domestic violence conditions” with a sentence of 3 years of probation. In California those conditions require that he complete a 52-week domestic violence batterer’s program, pay $400 to the domestic violence fund, and pay $400 to a battered women’s shelter. Louis Martin accepted the plea agreement, was granted the probation and then appealed the conditions of his probation. The trial judge affirmed his own ruling, an appeals court reversed, and finally the California Supreme Court heard the case.

The California Supreme Court was unable to reach a conclusive decision and the judges for and against reversal were tied. In such a case, California law indicates, according to the Supreme Court, that the ruling of the lower court shall prevail. In the case before the court that meant the decision of the original trial court. The decision of the trial judge to uphold his sentence was therefore affirmed by the inability of the Supreme Court to reach a decision. The court noted that established case law in California had firmly established that a judge may impose whatever con-ditions he believes are appropriate. The Court reasoned that although the count was dropped against him for battering his girlfriend, the court could still con-sider the circumstances of that count in setting the conditions of his probation.

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Kansas City Fraud Suspect Arrested in Chicago Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Brian Truchon, Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI’s Kansas City office, in announcing the arrest of a suspect in a Missouri fraud scheme. Harris Poulikidis, age 61, whose last known address was in Overland Park, Kansas, was arrested by FBI Special Agents yesterday, without incident, at Chicago’s O’Hare International Air-port. Poulikidis was a passenger on an American Airlines flight that arrived late yesterday afternoon from Frank-furt, Germany. Poulikidis has been the subject of an international manhunt coordinated by the FBI’s Kansas City office, since be-ing charged by a Federal Grand Jury in May of 2004 with multiple counts of Bank Fraud, which is a felony offense. According to the indictment,

Poulikidis operated a home improve-ment business and several mortgage companies in the Kansas City area. It is alleged that from March of 2000 through March of 2001, Poulikidis ex-ecuted a scheme to defraud several fed-erally insured financial institutions by submitting loan applications with false statements to finance home improve-ment projects that were completed by his construction firm. He was held overnight at the Met-ropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Chicago and is scheduled to appear later in U.S. District Court in Chicago. He will eventually be removed to Kan-sas City where he will face the charges that are pending against him. The public is reminded that an in-dictment is not evidence of guilt and that all defendants in a criminal case are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 15, 2009 -- Impacted but not disheartened by the economic hardships facing the U.S., the National Association of Asian Ameri-can Professionals (NAAAP) is holding its National Convention on August 13-16, 2009 in the Mile-High City, Denver at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The theme is “Leadership at New Heights: Cultivat-ing Leaders for Today and Beyond.” Confirmed keynote speakers includ-ing Maya Lin, world-renowned archi-tect of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, Yul Kwon, winner of reality show Survivor: Cook Islands and a bone marrow donation advocate, and Judge Jerry Hada, an appointed judge to the Denver County Court. They lead an impressive list of accomplished Asian

American leaders from business, educa-tion, arts, and other fields. Convention participants will enjoy 20 workshops, seminars and panels, the largest Asian American job fair in the U.S., exciting entertainment, the launch of Women in NAAAP program, and networking with professionals from across the U.S. and Canada. The convention is open to NAAAP members and the general pub-lic. More than 350 people are expected to attend. The Diversity Career Fair will feature 100 employers and service providers in-cluding sponsors Dell Computer, Amer-ican Family Insurance, Aramark, and Raytheon Corporation. Convention participants and local walk-throughs will be able to meet hiring managers, profes-

sional candidates, purchasing agents, small business vendors, and supplier di-versity executives. There is no substitute for face-to-face contact. “This year’s annual convention and career faire represent a timely invest-ment in ourselves and our careers. Con-tinuing education and networking are keys to success for all professionals look-ing to leadership positions,” says Brad Baldia, NAAAP’s National President. Mr. Baldia has been carefully oversee-ing the convention as well as the orga-nization’s numerous other programs, resources, and member services. Last year’s convention drew more than 350 people from nearly all NAAAP chapters and ventures. Large response from areas outside of Denver will en-

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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – An innova-tive new airplane designed specifically to support missionaries, humanitarian organizations and others in remote ar-eas of the world will be on display in Schaumburg July 24 at Schaumburg Regional Airport. ‘’The KODIAK plane is operated by MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship), a faith-based, nonprofit ministry that serves missions and isolated people around the world with aviation, com-munications and learning technolo-gies. “Whether you’re an aviation buff, friend and supporter of MAF, church group, businessperson or individual, this is an opportunity to not only glimpse the first MAF KODIAK, but also to obtain information about what God is doing through MAF around the world and how to partner in this life-changing endeavor,” said John Boyd, MAF president. The MAF KODIAK is part of a multiyear initiative to upgrade the MAF fleet. Although generous gifts from churches, individuals and foun-dations have enabled MAF to purchase the aircraft, sponsors are still needed to fund the flight to its service destination in Indonesia. The stop in Schaumburg is part of a national tour designed to introduce the aircraft and its revolu-tionary capabilities to potential spon-sors. The KODIAK is the first of the next-generation bush planes to be produced under a visionary arrange-ment between MAF and the manu-facturer, Quest Aircraft Co. Designed by Quest with input from MAF and

other humanitarian organizations, the KODIAK carries a larger payload and runs on jet fuel, which, compared with scarce aviation gasoline, or “avgas,” is more readily available and much less expensive. This ensures the reliability and cost efficiency of missionary flights to various regions globally. “Folks don’t want to miss this oppor-tunity to get an up-close view of how God uses specially-equipped MAF bush planes to carry the sick and in-jured to medical clinics and deliver medicines, Bibles, building materials, food and other necessities of life to the most remote parts of the world,” said Boyd. The KODIAK will be on display from 4:30-6 p.m. Schaumburg Re-gional Airport is located at 905 W. Ir-ving Park Road. Founded in the United States in 1945, MAF (www.maf.org) missionary teams of aviation, communications, technology and education specialists overcome barriers in remote areas, transform lives and build God’s King-dom by enabling the work of more than 1,000 organizations in isolated areas of the world. With its fleet of 130 bush aircraft, MAF serves in 55 coun-tries, with an average of 242 flights daily across Africa, Asia, Eurasia and Latin America. MAF pilots transport missionaries, medical personnel, medi-cines and relief supplies, as well as con-duct thousands of emergency medical evacuations in remote areas. MAF also provides telecommunications services, such as satellite Internet access, high frequency radios, electronic mail and other wireless systems.

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(ARA) - Everyone has favorite child-hood memories that stay with us for-ever, and some of the best memories are made during family meals. From barbecuing in the backyard to prepar-ing holiday feasts, to picking vegetables from your garden, mealtimes are ripe with opportunities to create meaningful memories. “Whether you cook up traditions in the kitchen or grow them in the backyard, it’s important to create precious memo-ries for your children and family,” says Josie Bissett, actress, mom, and author of the book “Making Memories.” “My family has made many great memories by just doing simple things together at home, things that other families can en-joy in their own lives.” This is why Bissett wrote “Making Memories,” a book that features real-life stories for creating memories that last a lifetime. She is now encouraging families to continue to share their favor-ite stories at HeinzWholesomeMemo-

ries.com which helps families across the country get inspiring ideas for creating new memories. “One of the most important things in life is creating rich memories and expe-riences with our loved ones,” says Bis-sett. “I try to create moments that my kids will remember and pass down to their children one day.” The Web site celebrates these mo-ments, many of which Heinz Ketchup has been a part of as a family mealtime staple for more than 130 years, by dis-playing memorable photos and stories submitted by families nationwide as a way to inspire others to create memo-ries in their own homes. To get started on making lasting mem-ories, Bissett offers families the following tips:

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Invite your children to help you make a full meal from scratch using a theme and special recipes. Choose recipes that are fun for kids to make, such as tacos. Not only will they remember the meal, they can pass the recipe down to their children one day.

• Start a mealtime tradition

Whether it’s Sunday pancakes or bar-beque night complete with hot dogs and Heinz Ketchup, creating a tradition around the food your family loves can make memories that can be shared for generations.

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Get out in your backyard or on your back patio and plant a small garden that your children can help you tend. Community and windowsill gardens are great alternatives for city dwellers. As the summer progresses, teach children about how the plants grow, what kind of nutrients they need and help them select and pick their fresh vegetables for a healthy family meal.

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Chicken TacosIngredients:- 1/2 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup - 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced- 1 tablespoon Heinz Vinegar- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder- 1/4 teaspoon cumin- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/8-inch strips- 8 taco shells, heated - Shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced olives, sour cream (optional)

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Most people consider their dog to be more than just a pet. Dogs are true members of the family. So when your dog is itching uncontrollably, it is frus-trating not to know what’s wrong. Once owners rule out the possibility of fleas, they are often left with questions unan-swered. One problem frequently over-looked is a skin disease caused by envi-ronmental allergies. Like humans, dogs can be hypersen-sitive to common airborne allergens such as pollen, mold and dust mites. But instead of showing symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes and a runny nose, dogs present symptoms on the skin that they try to relieve through constant scratching, licking and gnawing. These symptoms are typically signs of an aller-gic skin disease known as canine atopic dermatitis. More than an itch According to Kadence Research, ca-nine atopic dermatitis affects about 16 percent of the canine population. As with human allergies, symptoms are of-ten seasonal but can develop into a year-round problem if not properly treated. Dogs with atopic dermatitis usually start showing signs of the disease between the ages of 6 months and 3 years old, but some will show signs later due to changes in their environment. Atopic dermatitis is characterized by intense scratching or chewing of the skin, hair loss and a foul odor resulting from the nonstop chewing and licking. The continual scratching can be both-ersome to owners when their dogs are restlessly itching. It can also make the dog lethargic because they are unable to sleep due to constant irritation. “Sam has had allergies for five or six years,” said Marj Voorhees, owner of Sam the Siberian husky. “He was do-ing lots of scratching, licking and itch-ing. He lost a lot of hair around his face, eyes and ears.” Voorhees tried using traditional medi-cations and shampoos, as well as im-munotherapy and zinc supplements in attempts to end Sam’s suffering. Sam’s therapy made him hungrier than nor-mal and he gained 20 pounds. He also continued to itch. There are numerous methods used to try to control the symptoms of canine atopic dermatitis. Veterinarians regu-larly try everything from antihistamines

to steroid injections to keep their clients’ dogs from itching. “Symptoms range from mild to se-vere,” said Steve Milden, VMD. “But the quality of life for a dog with atopic dermatitis can be diminished if the symptoms go untreated.” Without a proper diagnosis and treat-ment plan, dogs with atopic dermatitis will continue to live in pain and discom-fort; they won’t simply “grow out of it.” Anyone with active allergies can attest to how miserable life can be with an itchy throat, clogged sinuses and red eyes, so one can only imagine how unhappy dogs are when they have unstoppable itching. Luckily for dogs and their own-ers, there is a solution for the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.

Not your average backscratcher The solution for dogs with atopic dermatitis comes in the form of a pre-scription product called Atopica (Cy-closporine capsules, USP) MODIFIED that specifically targets the immune cells involved in the allergic reaction. Similar to humans taking allergy medicine year-round to prevent flare-ups and misery, the same concept can be applied to treating dog allergies. “I’ve been prescribing Atopica to dogs for about five years,” said Milden. “My clients couldn’t be more pleased. Their dogs seem to be happier now that they don’t itch all the time and their owners are thankful to have finally found relief for their best friend.” Like Milden’s clients, Voorhees was able to find relief for her dog. Once Voorhees’ veterinarian prescribed Atop-ica, Sam was completely different. “It made a tremendous difference al-most immediately,” said Voorhees. “All of his hair grew back. It took care of the itching, too. He’s noticeably more comfortable.” Owners should speak to their veteri-narians if they think their dog may be suffering from allergies. The veterinar-ian will be able to answer questions and recommend a proper treatment. For more information on canine atopic dermatitis and ways to treat the disease, visit www.atopica.novartis.us or the Novartis Animal Health home page at www.petwellness.com.

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Andy walked carefully to the huge entrance to the dark abandoned coal mine. Except for the light that fell a few feet inside its entrance the interior was dark, blacker than anything Andy had ever seen before. He peered in-side. He saw what appeared to be the decaying remains of two very old coal cars, but just a bit deeper, just where the light seemed to disappear, he could see what appeared to be another coal car that seemed to be in good condi-tion. Andy withdrew his flashlight from its pouch on his utility belt and beamed it at that car. Not only did the car seem to be in very good condition com-pared to the others but there beside it was a helmet. It seemed to be partly buried in the ground beside the coal car but sure enough it looked like a helmet and in pretty good condition too. “Hey Kimmy, come here a minute,” Andy was poised before the old mine entrance, “ I want you to shine your flashlight inside so I can duck in and get a helmet I see. It’s pretty neat.” “Andy you better not. You know what Grandfather said.” “Oh come on, I ain’t going in there to horse around I’ll just dash in, grab the helmet and come right back, honest. Come on Kimmy, please I re-ally want it bad.” Kimmy stood silent for a moment, looked back toward where mother and grandmother were fixing lunch and then back at Andy. “All right, but you better keep your promise cause we’ll be in big trouble if you go in there and play around.” She joined Andy at the entrance and obediently shined the light inside. She could see the car he saw; she could also see the helmet on or partly in the

ground. Andy walked directly to the entrance, and stooped low to make his way under the two remaining boards that were supposed to keep everyone from entering. Andy paused by the first coal car, and called to Kimmy, “Boy this sure is something Kimmy, maybe we can come back sometime and take some pictures of this, wow! He moved quickly to the spot where the helmet was. He stooped, took hold of its brim and lifted it out of the dirt and coal dust. The helmet seemed to be in excellent condition. Andy brushed the inside clean or at least so it was free of any clinging clumps of coal dust and dirt and placed it on his head. “Hey Kimmy look at me. Pretty cool huh” “Come on Andy get out of there, I’m scared.” “Okay, okay, boy you’re scared of everything, when you going to grow up?” Andy started to walk back in deference to her pleas when suddenly something fell to the ground behind him making a loud noise. Andy froze in his steps and looked behind him. He turned and played his flashlight around the mine shaft but saw noth-ing unusual. “Andy, please come out or I’m leav-ing.” Kimmy had turned and was fac-ing toward the clearing near the bot-tom of the hill where lunch was being prepared. Inside the mine Andy felt fear come over him as he heard another sound, it seemed that something was moving toward him. He tried to move but his fear kept his legs from moving. Then from the darkness the shape of

something alive became visible only a few feet from him. Andy opened his mouth to speak but he couldn’t utter a word. He was too frightened. “And what might ye be doing in me house lad?” The voice came from a shadowy figure in the dark just be-yond the last coal car. Then Andy forced himself to shout, “Run Kimmy, run get out of here!” Kimmy beamed the flashlight inside and when she saw the dark hulk clos-ing in on Andy she dropped her light and raced off in the direction of the clearing.

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When you enter high school you are a fresh-man, a freshie; in a military academy you are a plebe. Prisoners have a term for newcomers too—they are fish. No one seems to know when you stop being a fish, maybe after two, or three or who knows how many more busloads of prisoners have arrived. Somewhere in that gaggle of humanity the fish matures into a con; if he is strong, if he can earn the respect of other prisoners. The cons never refer to themselves as inmates—that term is despised—used strictly by the prison staff. A vicious killer, a triple murder and sexual predator, Carl Cletus Bowles, (see The Hot House by Pete Earley) told the story of going to a movie one night in Leavenworth Federal Peni-tentiary. It was a maximum security prison. Bowles was transferred there from the Federal Prison at Marion the most secure federal prison at the time. He was transferred not because he had earned it but because the Depart-ment of Prisons rules required that he be moved out of Marion after a calcu-lated period of time. Carl Bowles did watch TV but he was not a regular at the movies. This night was different, this night he did attend. The auditorium was dark and it was packed, packed with prisoners watch-ing a movie. There were many new ar-rivals, men who had been transferred from D.C. They were D.C. prisoners, disliked, dangerous, and unpredict-able. The place was quiet. Correc-tional officers were placed at strategic points but in the event of trouble they would be helpless, they were unarmed amid hundreds of vicious convicts some of whom would be carrying shanks, homemade knives, all of them dangerous; they would be keyed up for violence. Carl Bowles was one of the most vi-cious men in the prison. His criminal record proved how animalistic he was. Bowles had his first run-in with the law when he was 12; he had spent 23 years of his life in prison. After committing three murders during an escape spree, he knew he would remain in prison until he died. One of those he mur-dered was Lane County Oregon Sher-iff ’s Deputy Carlton Smith, husband and father of five. Bowles himself had been shot in the stomach while fording a stream and bore huge scars on his body from it. With a smile, almost a smile of pride, Bowles said, (Bowles expletives have been partially edited out) “All of a sudden all hell breaks loose and every mother-f-er in the place is running to get out of there. I ain’t seen anything like it, waves of cons running across

the tops of the seats to get out of there. Seats are being crushed down on guys who can’t get out fast enough. I’m moving fast too I’m on my way out.”

Where are the officers, what are they doing? “Are you f---ing nuts? They’re outta there. They hit the wind right from the start. They might be all kinds of things but they ain’t dumb enough to stay and try to stop it, they’re gone! “So I get out the door and into the main hall, the one that leads to the ro-tunda, and right on the floor outside the auditorium is this guy laying there dead. There’s blood everywhere. That chump lost every f---ing ounce of blood in him. Everybody had to walk in his blood because it was all over the floor from one side to the other. There was no way around it. According to Bowles everyone had to walk through the blood that spread from one side of the hall to the other to get back to their cells. Some of the men looked at the body lying on the floor; others talked among themselves and walked on. No one showed any remorse for the man, no one seemed bothered by his death. They were cold, their hearts hardened by time. Bowles claimed prisoners lost their ability to feel any emotion except hate after a time.

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Maybe you’re wondering why I’m opening up, telling it like it is, open-ing up my personal life to criticism and shame. Let me tell you something. Want to know something? I was only a little older than you when I heard those steel doors close behind me in a federal prison. I was still a kid myself when I walked into that lousy federal joint with 45 years of prison ahead of me. Why didn’t someone tell me? Why wasn’t there a John Cappas there for me? I was cocky. I had all the answers. What the f---, how many guys could say they made all the money I did. How many chumps could brag they had 3 Corvettes, who wore a Rolex that cost almost $12,000? Not very many. Now the cars, everything, it’s gone, the feds took everything and I got time. When I walked into the joint to do 45 years I wasn’t afraid, I wasn’t intimi-dated, and I just plain didn’t give a, well you know what I mean. I walked in holding my head up; cocky, sure of myself. The idea they planned to keep me in that rotten dump for 45 years still wasn’t real to me. It was something they said, but they were only words, they didn’t sink in. Really nothing sank in at first, but then day by day they started to stare me in the face. That lousy 45 years kept meeting me head-on re-minding me every time I opened my eyes, every time I did anything; there it was, always re-minding me that the next 45 years my life was over. I was damned to hell for 45 years—45 rotten years! So I’m laying down and I start think-ing. I wanted to think, not about now, not about tomorrow, I wanted to think about the past. I wanted to remember the good times—but then I realized the

really good times were the times be-fore the drugs. The good times were a whole different world. When I was dealing I was always on guard, always suspecting somebody, al-ways wondering if maybe one of my associates would front me off; always looking for a cop. Now I know those weren’t happy times. Yeah, the money was flowing like water but there was a price. Hey get one thing straight right now. I didn’t use drugs. No, in fact I always thought the people who were buying my coke were stupid and ignorant. I despised them but I loved their money. Lots of them were girls. Yeah girls, and I liked girls, that’s why I didn’t want to go to Marist. I could of had any of them anytime. But when I used to go into bars and I would meet a girl I would ask her, “Do you get high?” If she said yes I was out of there. I didn’t want any part of a girl on drugs. While they were ruining themselves with coke, I was spending their money on my girl someone I could respect.

Then the hollering started all around me; just noise and cursing. I couldn’t think any-more. The lousy rats yelling and scream-ing at each other all over the cellhouse; they wouldn’t even let me have five min-utes of peace inside my own head. No they had to holler and be animals. I wanted to yell shut up you mother-f- ers! But it wouldn’t make a difference, they couldn’t hear me, they didn’t give a damn what I said anyway. The holler-ing stops when some guy yells, “Meet me on the gallery mother-f-er!” That was a deadly chal-lenge; that could mean someone was going to get killed.

I didn’t care. Day by day living with these freaks, putting up with the stab-bing, the raping, and all the stinking things people do when they are locked up like animals was doing something to me. Then for some dumb reason, I re-membered the book.

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Dear Lindsey: My grandfather said when he was a boy he used to take a knife to school. I can’t believe it. You would be in big trouble if you took a knife to school today and the police would probably come and arrest you. But he said it is true and he said he even wore boots to school that had a pocket on the side that had a knife in it. He said he used to always ask his mother to buy that kind of boot, he called them “high-tops” so he would get a new knife. Could you find out if that is really true? I always believe everything he tells me but this time it does sound pretty hard to believe that they would let anyone or maybe even everyone bring a knife to school. I know you are not old but you did say you can get answers.

Dear Get Answers: When I have a question about anything that hap-pened a long time ago I start with my own grandfather because his memory is remarkable and it seems like he can remember every little detail about when he was a kid. So, I asked him if that was really true. He laughed when I let him read your letter because he said your grandfather sounds like he must have lived at the same time he was a boy. So here is his answer. “I guess all the boys had a knife. Some of us had many knives. We had Boy Scout knives that had many uses and which were used by boy scouts on trips and pow wows and so on. Some of us had pocket knives with only one or two blades and others had small knives about two inches long when they were closed. I had a couple of those but I don’t remember really using them for anything useful. I guess I just liked their looks. Boys played a game with their knives called Mumbly Peg.” He said they used to whittle a lot of things. He remem-bers making a sort of flute out of small branches and whistles. Times have certainly changed, and, I guess boys too, because knives seem to have only one mean-ing and one use today—they are simply considered weapons.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dear Lindsey: My boyfriend is bugging me. He is always getting text messages. That’s okay but one day I was looking over his shoulder and he was reading one from a girl he used to go out with. I got mad. I asked him why she was texting him. He said he don’t know she does it once in awhile. I told him to tell her to stop cause he doesn’t go with her anymore. He said I’m being catty and stupid. I’m ready to tell him where to go. What do you think?

Dear What Do You Think: Okay, so she is texting him. You said you saw what he received from her but you didn’t share it so I have to suppose it was innocent conversation. She wasn’t inviting him out or flirting or I think you would have told us so. My best guess is that she is trying to keep a link to him because she still likes him. Since he is going with you now it seems you are the one he likes, but, I’ll bet he is enjoying the attention he is getting from you and her. He might like having two girls feud for him. You might ask him if he still has thoughts of dating her. If you are the only one he is dating then I be-lieve you have a right to expect him to leave the other girl alone. Ask him to ask her to stop contacting him because it bothers you. Tell him you don’t mind him keeping contact with his old girlfriend but not while he is dating you.

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reational Department for the church’s anniversary.” He was assured that his allegations would be checked out and if they were factual they would be reported. No gov-ernment entity may clandestinely con-tribute tax money or public services to religious functions because that would likely violate the separation clause of the First Amendment. At about 8:45 am on July 17th two Romeoville Public works trucks were parked on the church property located at 505 Kingston. The trucks were open, giving two Romeoville Public Works em-ployees access to the tools and materials inside. The men were busy erecting booths for the 50th Anniversary celebration of the church that was scheduled to open on Saturday at noon. This reporter in-

troduced himself and asked the men to identify themselves. The older one flatly refused to provide his name, the other, a younger man, after a moment’s hesi-tation said, “Dave Smith.” It is likely a fictitious name since he was angry and insulting afterward. He continued to insert a window into the second of two booths; there would be a third erected later. When the gala opened, Mexican food was sold from one, Filipino from a sec-ond and Polish fare from the third. A check of the temporary health permits issued by the County Department of Health, were issued in the name of the church, not the Village of Romeoville. No fee was charged for the permits. It was clearly a church function and not a village event. Allegedly there were other village

employees working on the project, and other Public Works vehicles on the scene but that could not be substantiated. Wooden horses belonging to the Recre-ation Department were used to control the flow of traffic and snow fencing and posts were erected on the church prop-erty to cordon off a recreation area. The time and equipment appear to have in-volved a substantial amount of village money. Mayor John Noak was contacted twice but he has not responded. Mes-sages were sent to his official email and to his blackberry. He has never respond-ed to inquiries this paper has submitted to him. There is no evidence in the past agenda’s of village board meetings that the matter of making such a contribution to the church was ever addressed. There is no evidence in the board minutes that

the issue of providing village employees, village trucks, tools, and materials for this occasion was ever voted upon by the village board. Our investigation found no evidence that the Village Board ever voted on or approved such expenditures for the church. Unauthorized expenditures of public funds are illegal, even if the contribu-tion happens to be made to a church at-tended by the mayor and some village board members. It maybe that someone or some persons have illegally spent vil-lage money. The next logical step would be for the mayor to call for a formal investigation. Perhaps those responsible will reimburse the village for the money that was spent without apparent authorization to do so.

juana and ecstasy between Jan. 1, 2006, and June 25, 2009. According to the federal indictment, Shakur procured quantities of marijua-na, cocaine, and ecstasy, and arranged for their shipment to Kansas City through the mail. Carlos L. Hamilton, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, allegedly advised Shakur about postal security procedures and provided advice to Shakur on how to ship drugs through the mails and avoid detection. Those named in the indictments are: Rasheed G. Shakur, also known as “Charles G. Cook,” 40, of Kansas City, Mo., his brother Grant T. Cook, 41, of Los Angeles, Calif., Audel Delgado-Ordonez, also known as “Mario Ala-cantar,” 27, a citizen of Mexico residing in Goodyear, Ariz., Tina M. Tate, also known as “Tina Crout,” 51, Latoyce Stockman, 31, Henry W. Johnson, also known as “Bone” and “Bona Fide,” 37, Damon Hanson, 29, Terry Crout, 36, Tamiko Timmons, 36, Mark Mayo, 35, Leonard Spencer, also known as “Whis-

pers,” 24, Michael A. Cook, also known as “Little Mike,” 32, and Barbara Craw-ford, 22, all of Kansas City, Mo., Car-los L. Hamilton, 30, and Alexandra S. McKinney, 27, both of Kansas City, Kan., Deangeloo L. Little, also known as “Deangelo Little,” 27, of St. Joseph, Mo., Kevin E. Spencer, 21, and Tara M. Yancik, 29, both of Blue Springs, Mo., Stacie L. Edmonds, 37, of Olathe, Kan., Edward Spencer, 26, of North Carolina, and RS Design, LLC, a company owned by Shakur, were charged in a 10-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. According to the federal indict-ment, Shakur procured quantities of marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy, and arranged for their shipment to Kansas City through the mail. Hamilton, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, al-legedly advised Shakur about postal se-curity procedures and provided advice to Shakur on how to ship drugs through the mails and avoid detection.

Delgado-Ordonez allegedly sup-plied loads of marijuana to Shakur, in quantities of 100 pounds or more. Tate, Little, Yancik, Stockman, McKinney, Edmonds, Johnson, Hanson, Crout, Cook and Crawford allegedly provided addresses to Shakur and/or accepted packages of drugs in the mail, which Shakur or his suppliers had shipped to Kansas City. The indictment accuses that Edward Spencer allegedly purchased and at-tempted to purchase wholesale quanti-ties of drugs, including cocaine, from Shakur. Tate, Stockman, Kevin Spen-cer, Timmons, Mayo, Leonard Spencer, Hanson and Cook allegedly purchased wholesale quantities of marijuana from Shakur for resale. Tate and Timmons also purchased quantities of ecstasy for resale. The indictment also alleges that Shakur, Crawford and Yancik partici-pated in a money-laundering conspiracy. Crawford and Yancik allegedly provided listings of real property to Shakur, so

that Shakur could invest the proceeds of his drug trafficking. Crawford allegedly attempted to process Shakur’s purchases of real property using her position as a realtor. According to the indictment, Shakur used his business, RS Designs, to cover expenses and to conceal assets generated by the distribution of illegal drugs. In addition to the drug-trafficking and money-laundering conspiracies, the indictment charges Shakur with one count of possession with intent to dis-tribute cocaine and one count of posses-sion with intent to distribute marijuana. Tate is also charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and Tate and Crout are charged together in one count of possession with intent to dis-tribute marijuana. If convicted the defendants will face the forfeiture of millions of dollars in assets that were seized by the govern-ment.

According to one caller, the Romeoville mayor, four trustees, and the village manager are members of the church that received the benefit of the public assistance for its celebration. That in-formation has not been corroborated. If that is true it might be understandable why the village provided booths, trucks,

manpower, and fencing for this event, but while they were spending money on their church it was at the expense of tax-payers who do not attend that church. That is prohibited by law. The mayor did not respond to the emails sent to him by another reporter but he probably forwarded it to the

church. The church office sent the fol-lowing: From: Office <[email protected]> Subject: RE: 50th Ann.Event To: “John Gabriel” <[email protected]> Date: Friday, July 17, 2009, 11:40

AM The Village is simply letting us use their booths – they do not actively par-ticipate in the picnic itself. (emphasis added). The email from the office of St. An-drew confirms the use of the village property.

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El Estado de Illinois contiene 102 condados, Will County es uno de ellos. Es una gran área de 845 kilómetros cuadrados de tamaño que contiene muchos pueblos y ciudades. Tiene una gran población se ha estimado en 681.000 personas. Las principales oficinas de gobierno del condado se encuentran en Joliet, Illinois. Esa ciudad es conocida como la sede del condado. Las oficinas de gobierno del condado se encuentran en 302 North Chicago Street, en Joliet. Sr. Lawrence Walsh en el hombre a cargo del gobierno del condado. Su nombre oficial es El Ejecutivo del Condado. El Sr. Walsh fue un Sena-dor del Estado para esta zona antes de que él fue elegido para ser el ejecutivo del condado. Su oficina se encuentra en el segundo piso del edificio en 302 North Chicago Street.El ejecutivo del condado no puede tomar decisiones importantes por sí solo. Veinte funcionarios electos en la votación todos los asuntos del con-dado. El Sr. Walsh tiene la autoridad sobre esas decisiones. La persona que está a cargo de las veinte personas que se conoce como el presidente de la junta directiva. Su nombre es el Sr. James Moustis. El funcionario que controla el dinero que pertenece a la provincia es cono-cido como el Tesorero del Condado, su nombre es el Sr. Pat McGuire. Sr.

McGuire tiene el deber de recoger los impuestos sobre los hogares, las em-presas y todas las otras fuentes. Él es la persona que recolecta los impuestos sobre la propiedad. Los impuestos son la principal fuente de financiación para las escuelas.Hay otra importante oficina ubicada en este mismo edificio es la oficina de la Will County Clerk. Sra. Nancy Schultz Voots es el Secretario del Condado. Esta oficina es donde usted puede obtener una licencia de mat-rimonio y muchos otros documentos importantes. Las personas que trabajan en la oficina del Secretario del Condado son corteses y serviciales. El personal le sorprenderán con su servicio cortés.

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Ayuda Economica Para Estudiantes El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos ofrece ayuda económica para estudiantes bajo crite-rios específicos. Por ejemplo, el Depar-tamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos ofrece ayuda económica federal a ciudadanos norteamericanos o ciudadanos residentes que cursan estudios universitarios por un diploma o título. También bajo un programa piloto ofrece becas para estudiantes de niveles K a 12 si residen en el Distrito de Columbia. A continuación le ofrecemos infor-mación sobre lo que el Departamento ofrece tanto para estudiantes univer-sitarios como para aquellos de niveles primario y secundario. También le ofrecemos una lista de sitios en la Red que tal vez puedan ofrecerle la información que necesita. En ningún momento el Departamento patrocina estos sitios web, sino sólo se los ofrece con la esperanza de que le sea de utili-dad la información.

Ayuda federal para estudiantes La ayuda federal para estudiantes consiste en asistencia económica para alumnos matriculados en una insti-tución postsecundaria que participa en programas federales de ayuda finan-ciera. Hay tres categorías de ayuda federal para estudiantes: • Becas (Pell Grant, Fomento de la Competitividad Académica y Nacional

SMART) son ayuda que no se tiene que reembolsar. • Préstamos: Los préstamos son dinero prestado que se debe reembol-sar con interés. • Trabajo-Estudio: Este tipo de ayuda consiste en dinero que el estu-diante gana trabajando mientras está matriculado en una institución postse-cundaria, a fin de ayudar a pagar sus gastos educativos. Para obtener más información sobre ayuda federal para estudiantes, pulse aquí o llame al 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).

Ayuda no federal para estudiantes Hay becas no federales que usted puede aprovechar desde el principio hasta el fin de sus estudios postsecun-darios. A continuación le ofrecemos una lista de sitios en la Red que, aunque independientes del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, tal vez puedan ofrecerle información adicional y/o específica para estudi-antes latinos. En ningún momento el Departamento patrocina estos sitios web, sino sólo se los ofrece con la esperanza de que le sea de utilidad la información. Hispanic College Fund, Inc. 1301 K Street NW, Suite 450-A West Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: 1-800-644-42231-202-296-5400

Fax: 202-296-3774Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.hispanicfund.orgHispanic Scholarship Directory Web site http://www.scholarshipsforhispan-ics.orgHispanic Scholarship Fund/Fondo Hispano de BecasGeneral Scholarship ProgramHispanic Scholarship Fund,One Sansome St., Suite 1000San Francisco, CA 94104 877-473-4636http://www.HSF.net

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