6 | November 14, 2019 | The wilmette beacon NEWS wilmettebeacondaily.com Township, senior center to help with Low- Income Home Energy Assistance Program Submitted by New Trier Township fundraiser From Page 4 Posted to WilmetteBeaconDaily.com 3 days ago New Trier Township and the North Shore Senior Center are pleased to announce their fourth year of partnership, offering assistance with Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant applications. Applicants must present the following items at their application appointment: Social Security cards for all members of the household; utility bills issued within last 30 days; and proof of current 30-day gross income for all household members. LIHEAP experts from the Senior Center will be at the township hall from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 10. This is a by-appointment only event. To make an application appointment, call (847) 784-6040. New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com. greeting customers, serving food, answering questions,” Macika said. “There is so much that come from this one event.” Over the years, the Troop has learned to take different factors into consideration. For example, they now offer gluten-free batter, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enjoy some hot flap-jacks on a cool, fall morning. In addition, the event has evolved into a zero-waste day. Scouts rely on environmentally friendly products and teach guests how to properly recycle, compost and dispose of waste. One of the newest additions to the 2019 breakfast was the inclusion of female Troop mates. In Feb. 2019, the Boy Scout national organization opened their doors to female members and Troop 5 has proudly welcomed 15 girls to the team, adding a new dynamic to the Troop and to the pancake breakfast. Sofia Ali and Katie Myerholtz, of Winnetka, are both freshman at New Trier. They joined Troop 5 the minute they were allowed to do so, happy to be so accepted by the already closeknit group. “I’ve met some of my closest friends by joining Troop 5,” Myerholtz said. “I have loved every minute of it and my biggest goal right now is to stay on track to achieve Eagle Scout status by October 2020. We will be the first group of females to achieve this honor and I have no doubt we will reach our goal.” Over the months, the girls have been exposed to all sorts of new adventures such as rifle shooting and the chance to earn various merit badge. They have also participated in numerous service opportunities like assisting other Eagle Scout candidates in rebuilding fences at Gillson’s sailing beach. In addition, both boys and girls hold various leadership roles, learning how to inspire and manage their teammates. “We have a lot of responsibilities when in our leadership roles. Although being a leader can sometimes feel overwhelming, we rely on one another, making each situation easier to handle,” Ali said. “We are able to accomplish our goals, because we have each other; I’ve never felt so supported.” Along with building friendships and accomplishing one goal after another, the Troop enjoys the good feeling that comes with providing a tradition within the Troop’s hometown. For New Trier senior Ben Lewis, the annual breakfast is one that makes him feel very proud to be a part of Troop 5. “The best part of this whole day is seeing the smiles on the faces of the people we serve,” he said. “So many people have come up to thank us and tell us how much this breakfast means to them. Because this breakfast has been part of the community for such a long time, many have built family memories here. I love being part of the day and knowing we can have such a positive impact on someone else’s day.” Police Reports Driver busted for suspended license, possession of brass knuckles during traffic stop Pawel Kowalewski, 33, of Des Plaines, was arrested after being pulled over for traffic violations at 12:25 p.m. Nov. 5 at the intersection of Lawler Avenue and Old Orchard Road in Wilmette. During the stop, it was learned he had a suspended license for a DUI. A set of brass knuckles was located in the center console. Kowalewski was cited for traffic violations, charged with unlawful use of a weapon and was released after he posted bond. Wilmette Nov. 8 • Arcadio Cruz Lira, 25, of Round Lake, was arrested following a traffic incident at 7:28 p.m. Nov. 7 at Lake Avenue and Green Bay Road. Officers responded to the area after the complainant reported that an individual in another vehicle pointed a gun at him. The offending vehicle was located exiting the BP. A traffic stop was conducted in the Metra lot, and the driver, Lira, was taken into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed that the incident began as a road rage incident on Highway 41 and continued into Wilmette. Lira stated he eventually gave the complainant the middle finger, and he did not have a weapon. A weapon was not located. The victim later told police that he never actually saw a weapon. The weapon offense was Posted to WilmetteBeaconDaily.com 7 days ago unfounded, but Lira was found to have a suspended license. He was cited and released on an I Bond. Nov. 7 • Stefanie Marie Arellano, 20, of Glenview, turned herself into Wilmette Police on Nov. 6 to be processed on a valid failure to appear arrest warrant out of Lee County. She was processed, posted bond and released with a new court date. Nov. 6 • An employee of Walgreens, 3232 Lake Ave., reported that two offenders entered the store at 7:25 p.m. and stole an as yet undetermined amount of higher priced cosmetics. The duo was described as a black male wearing a black sweatsuit and white striping, and a black female wearing a dark jacket and sweatpants. Nov. 5 • A person told police that while his car was parked at the Citadel between 8:30- 9:30 a.m. Nov. 4 someone scratched the roof and passenger side. • A manager at VanZelst Landscaping in WIlmette, reported that while his crew worked at a home in the 1000 block of Mohawk Road an unknown offender entered their unlocked trailer. According to the complainant, tree landscaping tools were stolen. Nov. 3 • A customer told police that an unknown offender(s) stole the wallet from their purse while eating between 11-11:34 a.m. Nov. 2 at Panera Bread, 1199 Wilmette Ave. Joseph A. Tucker III, 27, of Evanston, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop at 1:35 a.m. Nov. 3 in the 4000 block of Lake Avenue. Tucker failed sobriety testes and a breathalyzer test allegedly revealed a blood alcohol content level of .169. He was processed and later released on an I-Bond. Nov. 2 • A person told police that their wallet was taken from her purse at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 31 at Panera Bread, 1199 Wilmette Ave. Nov. 1 • Ted Wells, 61, of Park City, was cited for having an expired driver’s license following a traffic accident at 10:50 a.m. Oct. 31 at Lake Avenue and Skokie Boulevard. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Wilmette Beacon Police Reports are compiled from official reports found on file at the Wilmette and Kenilworth police headquarters. They are ordered by the date the incident was reported. Individuals named in these reports are considered innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law.
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