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Special Election Coverage Part 3 - Candidates Forum See Page 6
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On Wed Feb 20th,2013, a forum was held at OLG at which congressional candidates Larry
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individual local resident who gave a testimonial stressing the personal importance of the issue at hand. The candidates were given a minute to respond to each topic raised. Candidates gave some issues in-depth responses, while others
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It’s a COYOTE! The city of Chicago and local areas, including Wolf Lake and Eggers Grove, have seen an increase in coyote sightings. They look like pet dogs but, are in fact, wild animals and should not be approached. Coyotes are always on the lookout for food and commonly feed on mice, rabbits and birds. They have also been known to prey on small dogs and are commonly attracted to bird feeders and pet food that is left outside. Should one come in contact, do not run. Yell, stand up straight and wave around. Look larger and louder than appearing to be. For more information, contact 10th Ward Alderman John A. Pope’s office at 773.721.1999. ------------------------------
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On Tuesday, February 5, 2103, representatives of the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of the East Side were invited to attend a meeting of the East Side Lions and present their achievements of the past year. The Lions members heard first hand of the scouts good deeds
in the neighborhood that included coats, mittens, and toy drives, serving as color guards, raising money for the American Cancer Society, along with cleaning up the neighborhood. The scouts displayed woodworking projects they made and showed off the numerous patches they have earned for all of their hard work. The East Side Lions presented each group with a donation the scouts can use to continue their
efforts in the neighborhood.
The East Side Lions also took the time to explain to the youth the service the Lions members have provided to the community, including those who are blind and those with disabilities. The Lions host many fundraisers so that they can provide winter coats to area children, sponsor ill children at a summer camp, and provide wheelchairs to
those in need. Currently they are sponsoring a poster contest for area 6, 7, and 8th graders for drug awareness.
Next up for the Lions is there annual Pancake Breakfast held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 8:00am-1:00pm at the St.Francis DeSales Parish Bingo Hall 10201 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL
Pictured are representatives of the Girl Scouts Service Unit 261, Cub Scout Packs 773 and 3701, and Boy Scout Troop 701 along with President Lady Lion Georgette Gagan and Vice President, soon to be President, Boy Scout Leader Bill Davis.
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Candidates Forum Min. Wage/ Protection Against Stolen Wages
Lakeside Develop. Benefits to Local Residents
National Housing Trust Fund
Women’s Rights
Violence
Opposes E-verify, believes worker rights are a human rights issue.
Sees wage theft as a justice issue which needs to be addressed.
Would seek a consensus with the community to develop a plan that reflects mutual expectations.
Says he will work with state and local officials to move infrastructure funds to provide for public housing.
Supports equal pay for women and VAW act. Says women should have access to child care, health care and other services to help them move beyond domestic abuse.
Says a strong support system is necessary for escape from street violence. Suggests business mentorships to guide youth.
Kelly
Supports DREAM Act to help stop deportation from separating parents and children.
Opposes E-verify. Feels workers deserve humane and fair treatment.
Says that as a state legislator, she voted to increase min. wage. Suggests tax benefits to encourage small businesses to increase pay.
Suggests diverting federal defense funds into housing budget.
Supports equal pay regardless of gender. Says she passed legislation regarding violence toward women while in the House.
Supports Obama’s legislation for gun control. Suggests mentoring programs to provide hope for youth.
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Supports DREAM act to keep families intact.
Says she has heard from the community that Everify does not work, and so opposes it.
Supports increase in federal min. wage.
Says she will fight hard for this issue.
Supports the Violence Against Women act
Says jobs need to be available. Mental health should be monitored in schools.
Halvorson
Voted for DREAM act while in congress and continues to support immigration reform.
Opposes E-verify because it does not work as intended.
Supports federal increase in min. wage. Says federal legislation is needed to protect against wage theft.
Supports a bill to place $1 billion into the housing fund. Suggests developers put 10% of units into low income housing if the bill does not pass.
Previously sponsored equal pay bill.
Says kids need more education which will lead to more employment.
Beale
Supports DREAM act. Suggests using money which is currently dedicated to border security for education and job creation purposes instead.
Opposes programs like E-verify because it exploits workers.
Says he led efforts for community benefits agreement w/ Walmart which he says dictated that Walmart will pay workers in Chicago more than it does in other cities.
Says he would make use of the neighborhood stabilization fund to assist with the housing crisis.
Supports the VAW act. Says more jobs would mean less violence.
Passed gun ordinance in city council. Building community center off Bishop Ford. Says after school programs need more funding.
Jonathan
Supports DREAM act.
Believes E-verify exploits workers and is unAmerican. Says workers should be protected.
Says employers who steal wages deserve to be brought to justice. Supports yearly increase in min. wage.
Says funds such as this should be a budget priority, and other less impactful programs should be cut.
Says women deserve equal pay for equal work.
Says after school and summer programs need priority funding when budgets are allocated.
Blyth
Supports DREAM act th and is in favor of 4 district Congressman’s Luis Gutierrez immigration plan.
Supports Obama’s program.
Supports The VAW act.
Supports Obama’s gun control measures. Says Cal Park and Rainbow Beach are safe recreational places for youth. Government only provides opportunity for elites, a public works program should be created to make strong bodies youth.in our and minds
Says he has children’s interest in his policies.
Pickens
Dream Act
E-Verify
Supports DREAM Act and guest worker programs for agricultural workers.
Eagleton
Supports DREAM act and believes immigrants have enriched this country.
Jones
Supports DREAM act. Also stated that the U.S. should implement a policy of social intervention similarly to how it did economically w/ NAFTA.
Sees development as economic development nd engine for the entire 2 congressional district. Says the Robin Kelly Diversity program would ensure hometown talent gets the hometown project. Says people working on lakeside development should be people from the community Says she will consult the community on their ideas to help get their voice heard on issues such as the lakeside development. Cited red line expansion development as an example of his familiarity of development projects. Calls for a community benefits agreement to ensure jobs created go to local residents. Says minority contracting will help keep members of the community actively employed. Suggests community organizations can organize the unemployed and take inventory of skills to ensure qualified individuals find work during development.
Opposes programs such as E-verify
Supports an increase of min. wage to $9/hr.
Says big banks and foreign interests should not be allowed to take control of this nation.
Says wage theft and low wages are a symptom of a broken economy and contribute to the disappearance of the middle class.
Says a foreign policy needs to be implemented to keep manufacturing jobs stateside.
Suggests structural changes are made in the economic system to combat unemployment.
Said the federal government spends $85 billion dollars a month to assist banks and that these monies should be devoted to rebuilding the economy.
Says wages need to be increased to keep up with inflation.
Suggests consortiums should be formed by small local businesses to generate the manpower necessary to keep local residents beneficially employed during development.
Says that considering the federal deficit, it is unlikely that the Housing trust will be properly funding. Instead, suggests creating housing ownership in the community.
Says the issue of violence against women can only be solved on the community level.
Opposes E-verify and believes in upholding labor standards.
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Debbie Halvorson is clear on her positions with regard to gun control. • Stiff penalties for Straw Buyers • Universal Background Checks and registration of all firearms. • Making sure that background checks work so people do not fall through the cracks in the National Data Base. • Ending the Gun Show loophole.
“I am more than capable of working with all sides to get a comprehensive deal done as it relates to this issue.” Debbie Halvorson is the most experienced candidate running in this election having served in congress from 2009 until 2011. She was the only candidate in the 2012 election to stand up and take on Jesse Jackson Jr defeating him in the 10th ward! Debbie Halvorson supports a federal increase in minimum wage and will take up the fight to end wage theft!
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career both on and off the court will serve as an invaluable asset for the school and the entire community.” Most recently, Modzelewski was recruited to rebuild an underperforming basketball program at the University of Northumbria in Newcastle, England. There, he was responsible for identifying key areas for improvement and implementing comprehensive change strategies. As a result, the basketball team was promoted in its first season and advanced to the playoff finals over the next four consecutive seasons. Often seeded an underdog, the team successfully won the “Playoff Championships” twice and the “Cup” once. Becoming known as “the playoff specialist,” Greg attracted latedeveloping student-athletes and doubled the number of teams in intermural competitions. More importantly, in pursuit of their academic, personal, and athletic goals, more than 90% of the student-athletes graduated, and with his continuous mentoring have successfully positioned themselves in high level professional careers. As a result, his strategy was replicated across the university’s other sports programs. Modzelewski’s approach to sports management includes a community-based marketing strategy, devised to attract participation, sponsorship, and diverse audience support. While representing Great Britain Basketball and playing professionally
for the Newcastle Eagles in the 1990’s, in his spare time, Modzelewski designed and delivered marketing strategies and community outreach programs that generated interest from public and private investment through sponsorships and partnerships. He laid the foundation for the most successful basketball team and professional club in the United Kingdom over the past decade and his community outreach initiative evolved into a nationally recognized program that is presently being rolled out across the country. Coming to St. Francis de Sales was a perfect fit for Modzelewski given the school’s exciting new trajectory and his personal and professional interests. “I was honored to be offered the opportunity to take over the athletic program and join the St. Francis de Sales family,” he commented. “I remember the school’s athletic reputation from my own high school days, and recent discussions with the administration about the school’s new vision made it an easy decision. All of the elements of a solid program are there, and the school is really heading in a positive direction. As I build out the program infrastructure, I look forward to interacting and collaborating with all of the school’s stakeholders, including student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, alumni and the entire community.”
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St. Francis de Sales High School announced today that Greg Modzelewski has been named the school’s new athletic director as part of the school’s continuing strategy to take the athletic program and the school’s overall advancement efforts - to the next level. A Chic ago native and graduate of Loyola Academy, Modzelewski played basketball at North Park University and Plymouth State University while pursuing a degree in business. Recently, after a career that encompassed more than two decades of international experience as a professional basketball player, coach, and team owner, Greg returned to the Chicago area with a primary focus of making a difference in the community and having a positive impact on people’s lives. “Having worked with numerous schools and athletics programs abroad, Greg brings a number of core competencies and a level of enthusiasm
that is essential to the growth of our athletic program,” said Ray Nedohon, the school’s president. “Greg has made a career out of successfully reconstructing organizations within the performance sports segment, most often from the ground up. His background and passion are just what the Pioneers need right now.” Now entering his second year as school president, Ray Nedohon indicated that bringing Modzelewski on board was the latest in a series of initiatives to bolster the school’s enrollment and brand recognition within the community. In July, Nedohon hired Rodney Lopez to serve as the school’s Advancement Director, and in the past year, private support for the school has grown significantly. With current enrollment at approximately 200, the school expects a strong showing at the 2013 High School Entrance Exam on January 12th and its first enrollment increase in a number of years as early as this January. 10th Ward Alderman John Pope echoed his support for the school’s current progress and the latest addition to its administrative team. “I am pleased with the efforts the leadership at St. Francis de Sales High School continues to demonstrate as it elevates this community anchor,” said Alderman Pope. “The addition of Mr. Greg Modzelewski to lead the athletic program speaks volumes about the school’s commitment to excellence. Greg’s successful
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