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Speaker encourages audience to inspire others during celebration of Black History Month motivational speaker Clayton muhammad was the keynote speaker of the 16th annual Community wide Black History month Celebration. in a humorous and heartwarming call to action, muhammad told a Bolingbrook audience that finding common ground is what unites people.

see the fuLL story on page 4 in a call to action that was meant to be both humorous and heartwarming, Keynote and motivational Speaker Clayton muhammad, at the 16th annual Community wide Black History month Celebration, told a Bolingbrook audience finding common ground even with the little things is what unites people.

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peterson charged with soliciting murder of state’s attorney By stewart warren sTaff REpoRTER

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Convicted of killing his third wife, Drew Peterson now has been charged by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Randolph County State�s Attorney Jeremy R. Walker with solicitation of murder for hire and solicitation of murder. Peterson wanted someone to kill Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow, the prosecutor who put him behind bars in 2004 for the killing of Kathleen Savio. Peterson was sentenced in early 2013 to 38 years in prison for Savio’s death and is being held at Menard Correctional Center in Randolph County. Although the charges have been announced, little other information has been released as of Monday afternoon. “The charges allege that between September 2013 and December 2014 the defendant solicited an individual to carry out a murder-for-hire plot against Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow,” according to a press release from Madigan’s office. Glasgow scheduled a 3 p.m. press conference but then abruptly canceled it. He issued a short statement late Monday afternoon. “This morning I received a copy of the charges that Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker filed against Drew Peterson. I have absolute faith in law enforcement and our criminal justice system to handle this case appropriately,” Glasgow wrote. “It is unfortunate that prosecutors sometimes must deal with allegations of this nature. However, in no way will a threat to my personal safety deter me from the important work I perform as the state’s attorney on behalf of the citizens of Will County.” Peterson, 61, appeared in court Monday but his Steve Greenberg, his Chicago-based attorney, had no information about the proceedings. “I don’t know what they did,” said Greenberg, who did not have any

information about the new charges and questioned the allegations. “I find it extraordinarily difficult to believe. It makes no sense,” Greenberg said. Petersen has chosen to be held in a segregated section of the prison to avoid problems with other inmates, Greenberg said. Nevertheless, there have been issues. “Inmates (have tried to) capitalize on his fame for his own benefit,” Greenberg said. Peterson’s unusual saga has been going on for more than a decade. On March 1, 2004, Savio, 40, was found dead in a dry bathtub at her Bolingbrook home. At the time, she was going through a difficult divorce with Peterson, and the estranged couple was fighting over money. During the investigation into her death, water was found in her sinuses, there was a cut on the back of her head and her hair was drenched in blood. A coroner’s jury decided she died accidentally. But that wasn’t the end of the story. In October 2007, Peterson’s fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, 23, vanished, and she hasn’t been seen since. Her disappearance prompted authorities to take another look at Savio’s mysterious bathtub death. Her body was exhumed, there were new autopsies, and experts eventually decided that the coroner’s jury was wrong. Savio actually was the victim of a homicide. Peterson was charged with murder in 2009 and convicted in 2012. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for 10 a.m. March 3.

working with the new Republican governor. “There are a lot of problems,” Manley said. “But none of us went into this thinking it was going to be easy.”

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With around two months until the April 7 elections, Lockport Mayor STeVe STReiT apparently wants to help voters vet the City Council candidates. Three of those candidates say Streit has strongly discouraged them from running. “He said he was backing J.R. GillOGlY, and that I still had time to back out. He didn’t want me to split the vote,” said dAnnY PRiCe JR., 55, a street department work for the city of Crest Hill. “(The mayor asked me) ‘Why are you running? Who is behind you?’” said miKe BOnOmO, 49, vice-president of the Standard Companies. The mayor told him that he had “no business” running, said Rich Davis, 64, a retired high school teacher and administrator. “(He told me) they had a good team in place, and he did not want me to come in and upset what they are doing,” Davis said. Streit contacted all the candidates – it’s simply part of his job as mayor, he said. “(I wanted to) find out what their motives are, why they are running, and if they shared the vision for the city,” Streit said. “I feel like they are making a mountain out of a molehill.”

try that Button … As it considered a couple of big projects Feb. 3, the Will County Board’s Capital Improvements Committee took a couple of impromptu breaks.

One break broke out suddenly when committee members found they couldn’t access a ComEd document for the meeting from their county-issued iPads. The county figures those neat little devices save a forest-full of paper. After a few minutes of committee members trying to help each other out, Board Member dOn mORAn had enough. “If we can’t figure this out, we should go back to paper,” growled the Romeoville Democrat. “We can’t have this at every meeting.”

respectfuLLy … shape up! State Rep. nATAlie mAnleY, D-Joliet, stopped by several County Board committee meetings recently to introduce herself. She also let them know she was working with County Clerk nAnCY SCHulTz VOOTS to overturn a new law requiring same-day voter registration at all 303 county precincts. Voots says the electronics needed to guarantee voter integrity would cost about $1.3 million. Manley noted the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders were silent as the bill passed last year. Now they’re scampering to find the “undo” button. “I’ve worked on a lot of legislation, but I don’t know that I can introduce something on apathy,” Manley said tongue in cheek. “I respectfully disagree,” said Republican Caucus Chair CHuCK mAHeR, R-Naperville. He said people are apathetic about voting because of the mess in Springfield. Manley said things are changing in Springfield; Democratic leaders now are

The fifth biggest snowfall locally on Feb. 1 created more than a good reason to stay inside and watch the Super Bowl ever. The storm that dumped around 16 inches created a lot of, um, fodder for the mayoral election in Joliet. First, there was Joliet Councilman and mayoral candidate BOB O’deKiRK going all JAne BYRne VS. miKe BilAndiC on Mayor TOm GiARRAnTe over the slowness of the snow clearing following the storm. “(T)here was no real estimation of when Giarrante’s snow plows would be able to clear the streets. … It’s unacceptable and inexcusable,” O’Dekirk said in a press release that actually compared Chicago Mayor RAHm emAnuel more favorably to Giarrante for snow clearing, despite what some Chicago residents might say. It was surprising to hear that Giarrante, a barber by trade, had acquired a fleet of snow plows, or so was intimatedbyO’Dekirk.(Giarrante’s other challenger, JJC Board President AndY miHeliCH, who has 101 ideas for Joliet, hasn’t yet shared one on the snow removal). And under Joliet’s strong city manager form a government that it adopted more than 60 years ago, the city manager and his staff carries out policies adopted by the entire City Council. So it was nice to see another press release from the city saying council and staff will discuss ways to improve its snow removal plan – with the understanding the street crews are undermanned due to attrition during the recession -- at its Feb. 17 meeting.

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Black History Month speaker says common ground is what unites By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

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In a world where turning on the news means hearing of another senseless death, it was time to call attention to all the positives and remind how we are all united. In a call to action that was meant to be both humorous and heartwarming, Keynote and Motivational Speaker Clayton Muhammad, at the 16th annual Community Wide Black History Month Celebration, told a Bolingbrook audience finding common ground even with the little things is what unites people. “When you hear things like the shootings in Chicago you have to look for a positive and what better way than to see the excellence you have here today with the listing of all these honor students (referring to the naming of those that appeared in Valley View schools’ honor rolls),” said Muhammad. He reminded the audience at Bolingbrook High School during the celebration Feb. 7, that it is the history of black individuals that must be passed on to the youth of the community from the likes of Henry Sampson who invented the cell phone to President Barack Obama who ultimately taught the nation that “It can be done.” Muhammad’s message to the audience was to instill in the youth that despite constant negativity, given the motivation, “it can be

done.” “Don’t tell me it can’t,” said Muhammad, who gave a litany of successes both large and small despite great obstacles for black individuals that have gone on to greatness. “We need to lay down the foundation and teach them to believe they are important and more than ball players, we can stand together,” said Muhammad. Local leaders including Mayor Roger Claar, village trustees, and Congressman Bill Foster, were all in attendance in the afternoon event that included performance art, poetry readings, dance and various vendors on site. A main attraction was the Spellbinder, Walter King Jr., America’s one and only premiere African American IllusionistMagician. Claar spoke of how black history plays an important role in the growth of the village and is proud of its diverse population of nearly 75,000. Foster acknowledged the community event as one of the most significant in Illinois, calling attention to the care and breadth of the community spirit to pay homage to black history month. He spoke of celebrating many important anniversaries including the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement; a close tie to him whose father helped write the enforcement laws. “We also have the anniversary of the voting rights act of 1965 which gave everyone the right to vote as it should be and I hope to help everyone keep working to make it

a fair place to be,” said Foster. “It is important to know your history and know where you come from—this is wonderful start to celebrating Black History month.” The event started as a way to promote diversity and heighten understanding of Black heritage. In 2000, Bolingbrook attorney Anita Kontoh Scott, Felix George, DuPage Township Trustee and Bernard Winston founded the Black History Month Awareness Club. The club works year-round to organize their one signature event that has now grown to draw hundreds from throughout the Will County area. The event is held annually during Black History Month, and is geared to all residents regardless of race and origin to assist in building bridges of tolerance and understanding. It is the intent of Black History Month not to rehash past injustices, but to raise awareness about the manner in which people, events, actors and experiences impacted and shaped the lives of Blacks in America, the program reiterated. The Village of Bolingbrook, Valley View School District 365u, the Bolingbrook Arts Council, the Kontoh Scott and Associates, PC, the Fountaindale Public Library, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Wal-Mart and Kohl’s were gold sponsors of the event. To learn more about the group or volunteer for next year, call 630-783-8292 or visit www. blackhistoryawarenessclub.org.

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Jane Addams students ‘create a culture of kindness’ Students help support fundrasier

As part of their school’s “Creating a Culture of Kindness” theme, several members of Mrs. Martin’s 6th grade math class at Jane Addams present a $520 check to Guidance Counselor Dina Esposito to help support the Bolingbrook Middle School’s fundraiser to create a dream bedroom for a staff member’s daughter who is suffering from lifethreatening conditions. Working with Special Spaces, Addams hopes to raise $3,500.

BHS Athletic Boosters Chick-fil-A fundraiser is Feb. 26

The Bolingbrook High School Athletic Boosters are holding a Spirit Night fundraiser at the Bolingbrook Chick-fil-A from 3 to 10 p.m. Feb. 26. A portion of all proceeds from patrons who mention they are there to support the Boosters will go to help Athletic Boosters activities.

Time to sign up, pay fees for BHS spring sports

Bolingbrook High School students interested in playing a spring sport should register now for that sport at bolingbrook.8to18. com<http://bolingbrook.8to18. com (note: no WWW). Spring sports include badminton, baseball, boys tennis, boys volleyball, boys track & field, girls soccer, softball, and girls track & field. Prior to any practice or tryout, an athletic physical must be on file with the Athletics & Activities Office in E120. In addition, the $125 participation fee must

be paid by a student’s first competition. This fee may be paid directly to the BHS Business Office (formerly the Bookstore) with cash, credit

card, check, or money order. If you have any questions, please contact the BHS Athletics & Activities Office at (630) 6793452.

www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.734 T h ur s day, February 12, 2015 | boli ng brookbug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Bolingbrook Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Irving Gutierrez, 18, 268 Butternut Drive, was arrested at 3:19 p.m. Jan. 21 and charged with retail theft at Walmart, 200 South Bolingbrook Drive.

Lindsey Plante, 24, 102 Parkway Drive, Yorkville, was arrested at 2:13 p.m. Jan. 21 and charged with driving on a suspended license and two in-state warrants after a traffic stop at Schmidt Road and Alcott Lane.

Travis Williams, 33, 8112 S. Maryland Drive, Chicago, was arrested at 2:53 p.m. Jan. 21 and charged with no insurance, driving on a revoked license, speeding, and resisting a peace officer, following a traffic a stop on the 500 block of Remington Boulevard.

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Alberto Garcia-Lozano, 21, 561 Cumberland Lane, was arrested at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 and charged with in-state warrant on the 300 block of West Briarcliff Road.

Ameer Ziadat, 21, 14106 S. Mount Pleasant Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. Jan. 22 and charged with retail theft at Lowes, 105 North Weber Road.

Officers were called to a business on the 1200 block of 115th Street for the report of a battery. Monique Taylor, 25, 1254 S. Troy Drive, Chicago, was arrested at 2:24 p.m. Jan. 22 and charged with battery.

Kristen Brown, 25, 366 Pembroke Drive, Glen Ellyn, was arrested at 2:05 a.m. Jan. 25 and charged with failure to signal and DUI, following a traffic stop at Route 53 and Interstate 55.

Peter Akines, 51, 7306 S. Talman Drive, Chicago, was

arrested at 2:45 a.m. Jan. 25 and charged with traffic sign violation, improper lane usage, speeding and DUI, following a traffic stop at Schmidt Road and Bluebird Lane. Kenneth Lavigne, 49, 367 Pheasant Chase Drive, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. Jan. 25 and charged with improper lane usage, no insurance, driving on a suspended license and DUI, following a traffic stop at Pheasant Chase Drive and Inner Circle.

Josef Malave, 23, 1853 Apple

2:27 a.m. Jan. 25 and charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Lily Cache Lane and Blackfoot Drive. Maricela Vazquez-Aguilar, 24, 505 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont, was arrested at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 25 and charged with improper lighting, equipment violation and no valid driver’s license, following a traffic stop at Route 53 and St. Andrew Drive.

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Charles Diazeleon, 19, 167 Seabury Road, was arrested

at 9:55 p.m. Jan. 26 and charged with an in-state warrant. Hugo Camena-Gutierrez, 41, 8727 Escanaba St., Chicago, was arrested at 11:54 a.m. Jan. 26 and charged with no insurance, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage, following a traffic stop at Schmidt Road and Lily Cache Lane.

Christian Boston, 20, 206 Drive, was arrested at 11:53 p.m. Jan. 27 and charged with an in-state warrant on Lot B of Fernwood Drive.

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Diana Arredondo-Serra, 28, 418 Devonshire Court, was arrested at 2:53 a.m. Jan. 27 and charged with traffic sign violation and DUI, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of Beaconridge Drive.

Michael Cloughley, 32, 431

16 Holden Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Jan. 27 and charged with possession of drug equipment, two counts of DUI and no insurance, following a traffic stop at Joliet Road and Frontage Road.

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thrown out of the medical profession and his study patently debunked by the By nicK reiher MaNaGING EdIToR rest of the world’s medical authorities. nreiher@buglenewspapers.com But McCarthy continues to use her @JolietILNews bombshell platform to spout this dung, convincing hordes One-hundred years ago, a of new parents not to vaccinate 45-year-old Irish native named their children lest they become Mary Mallon was put into autistic or suffer other maladies. lifetime confinement by health Now, God knows how many officials in New York City. kids are going to school without They had been on her trail for being vaccinated against a few years before they found childhood diseases such as her again, attempting to escape nicK reiher measles that had been under authorities just wanting to live mAnAGinG ediTOR control for decades. her life as a cook for families or And we have outbreaks. And there will large groups. The problem is, authorities some 10 be outbreaks of other diseases we had years earlier realized some people died under control if this continues. I called an old friend who certainly had after Mallon fed them. They knew why. They told her to stop. She would not. misfortune from a flu shot, maybe. By People she cooked for continued to die his own recollection, former Chief Judge until authorities caught her and put her Herman Haase said it could have been a in an isolated bungalow until she died 23 flu shot that resulted in him becoming years later. It was a horrible fate, to live paralyzed from the neck down nine alone for nearly a quarter century. But days later in 1998. Or, it could have been health officials decided for the common a certain bacteria from under-cooked good, she needed to be isolated if she chicken to which he was particularly, and horribly, susceptible. would not heed their warnings. “I would rather have gotten the flu than One-hundred years later, it has taken a measles outbreak to expose people what happened to me,” said Haase, who sometimes referred to as “anti-vaxxers” went through years of physical therapy as possibly well-meaning, but wrong. after suffering a rare form of GuillainBarre syndrome. Seventeen years later, Dead wrong. A lot of this started when former he still puts leg braces on every morning. Playboy centerfield Jenny McCarthy used But he drives, works and even does some a relatively obscure study to promote woodworking, even though he lost the the possibility of a connection between more fine motor skills in his hands. Being an attorney and not a medical certain childhood vaccines and autism. The author of that study has since been professional, Haase said he doesn’t give

medical advice. He does tell people what happened to him may have been caused by a flu shot. Obviously, he doesn’t get a flu shot anymore. Considering this year’s batch targeted the wrong strains anyway, he doesn’t feel like he’s missed anything. And at nearly 73, he doesn’t have young kids, but if he did, Haase said, he has no doubt what he’d do: “I would make sure they got all their inoculations,” he said. There are side-effects with all medications, just listen to TV commercials. Sometimes, they can be fatal. Sometimes, they may hurt more than help. When that happens to a significant number of people, the federal government will pull the plug. Taking these medications are personal choices and, hopefully, with the advice of their doctors. If they don’t take them, in most cases, the only people they are hurting are themselves. Likewise, some people may have bad reactions to vaccinations. They could become permanently disabled or even die. But to advocate there is a strong correlation when the medical documentation isn’t there not only hurts the children parents are trying to protect, but potentially everyone else around them. Worldwide. I used to think Jenny McCarthy was pretty and funny. Now, I think she’s just dangerous, leading a movement that puts millions at risk based on a debunked study. Maybe McCarthy should be restrained somehow, as was “Typhoid Mary” Mallon, both basically for spreading crap. I’m for free speech, but not for yelling “fire” in a crowded theater. Not when millions of lives could be at stake. Meanwhile, Jenny, shut up.

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Great achievements yield great rewards. You may need to put forth a little extra effort to get the job done in the week ahead, but the results will be well worth it. Expect your romantic pulse to start beating a bit faster as the evening arrives.

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M AY 2 2 T O J u N E 2 1

Sometimes what’s left unsaid is more important than what is said. It’s not necessary to act on every idea or thought. While you may be ready to act on your first instinct this week, it may be best to wait a few days before giving a more informed answer.

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J u LY 2 3 T O A u G u s T 2 1

Loosen the leash a little. Being overprotective or possessive won’t sit well with loved ones. Allow them a little breathing room to do their own thing and they’ll appreciate the confidence. Conditions for business will improve as the week unfolds.

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Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt you. Mean-spirited comments may only be intended to get a rise out of you, so don’t give the other party the satisfaction and just walk away. Romance moves to the forefront as the week unfolds.

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NOVEMBEr 23 TO dECEMBEr 22

Spread a little sunshine. You can brighten up someone’s day if you share your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Remember to be considerate and forgiving if a minor conflict over facts and fiction heats up this week.

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JANuArY 21 TO fEBruArY 19

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A P r I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

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Take your time. In the week ahead, you may be absorbing information and impressions faster than you can process it all. Don’t take any action until you’ve gone over all the data and gained all the insight you need to make an informed decision.

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AuGusT 22 TO sEPTEMBEr 23

Don’t take things personally. There’s no reason to perceive every comment as a slight and get into verbal sparring matches over nothing. Your aggressive nature may be sated by engaging in competitive sports or physical exercise this week.

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OCTOBEr 24 TO NOVEMBEr 22

Don’t let someone get under your skin. A rude or thoughtless person may cross your path in the week ahead, but rest assured that you won’t have to endure them for long. Go with your instincts when it comes to making decisions and you can’t go wrong.

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dECEMBEr 23 TO JANuArY 20

Break through barriers. The only way you’ll get past the roadblocks that have been holding you back is to overcome them. Roll up your sleeves this week and show a little initiative where career and business matters are concerned.

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fEBruArY 20 TO MArCh 20

Nothing worth having comes easy. If you truly want to achieve your objective, you’ll have to keep working at it, no matter how difficult the task may become. Quick catnaps could help when your energy level is running low this week.

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To say Bolingbrook was up for its game Thursday night at home against visiting HomewoodFlossmoor would be like saying the recent Super Bowl had an OK ending. The Raiders welcomed former Bolingbrook coach Tony Smith in for just the second time as a visiting coach and defeated the Vikings 90-81 in front of a ruckus crowd. “The girls finally decided that they wanted to play four quarters of basketball,” said Bolingbrook coach Chris Smith. “We still hit the spurts where we go into a little lull, but the experience at the end of the season means that we know how to get it back.” The Raiders came out of the gate strong, ending the second quarter on a 10-2 run that gave them a 38-31 lead at the break behind 13 first half points from Alecia Gulledge.

“I just had to lead the team and bring the intensity,” she said of her fast start. After the break other Raiders began to score, allowing Gullledge to focus her efforts on defense to slowing down Dukebound senior Faith Suggs. Suggs was the catalyst behind H-F’s win last time the teams met, as she erased a solid Bolingbrook (11-10, 6-4) first half performance and carried the Vikings to the win. “I really wanted to play Faith hard and not let her score. It feels good holding her down,” Gulledge said. “She was the one that was able to get them the win last time we played them. We had the belief that if we stopped her, we would stop the team.” The Bolingbrook guards got going in the second half after H-F (13-6, 10-1) opened the second half on a 10-0 run. “Brittany Patrick and Daija Hurks did a great job at the guard

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Brittany Patrick goes up for two of her team-high 22 points in the Raiders’ win over H-F.

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Valley View sending six to sectional meet Quartet of Raiders advance consecutively By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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For the first six weight classes of the Bolingbrook wrestling Regional, Valley View School District did not have a single wrestler advancing to sectional. Then, starting at 145 pounds, five of the six Valley View grapplers would advance in succession. The first of four consecutive Bolingbrook wrestlers to advance to the sectional round was Josh Alexander at 145 pounds. He defeated Andrew Okayama of Oswego East 6-2 for the title. “We have trained hard. The past week has been some of the hardest training we have done” Alexander said. “I didn’t lose in the finals this time (like he did at the SWSC meet). We worked hard and now have to get ready

for state. He was a good kid and I wrestled hard, that is all I could ask for.” The next two Raiders had a little harder road, having to win the third-place match to advance to sectional. Clarence Golden defeated Plainfield East’s Omar Salazar 6-5 to advance at 152. Golden scored in the closing seconds to wrap up the trip to sectional. “It feels good to have the win,” Golden said. “That takes a lot of heart, pride and honor. I knew I didn’t want overtime, so I knew I had to do it now.” At 160, Jordan Shaw pinned Oswego’s Logan Torres in 1 minute, 29 seconds to earn third place. It was the second time in the tournament the two had met. “I wrestled the kid in the first

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Mitch Murray was one of four Raiders to advance to the sectional tournament.

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Lewis remains undefeated with win over Rockhurst No. 1 Lewis women’s basketball led wire-to-wire in a 96-57 victory at Rockhurst on Saturday (Feb. 7) afternoon in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. The Flyers held leads of 14-2 and 38-15 over the game’s first 11 minutes thanks to two separate 10-0 runs. By the halftime buzzer Lewis led 56-31, marking the fifth time this season Lewis has scored 50 points in a half. Of Lewis’ 20 baskets, 18 came with assists including eight helpers recorded by senior Nikki Nellen (New Berlin, Wis./Pius XI) in the first half alone. Lewis continued to build their lead in the second half as the Flyers’ athleticism gave Rockhurst fits. Junior Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) led the Flyers with 18 points thanks to three 3-pointers. She also added four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals. Senior Jess Reinhart (Normal, Ill./ Bloomington Central Catholic) recorded a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds in only 23 minutes. No Lewis starter played more than 26 minutes with reigning GLVC Player of the Year Mariyah Brawner-Henley (Skokie, Ill./Niles North) notching 12 points and 11 rebounds in only 19 minutes. Lewis’ bench finished with 35 total points, including a career high nine points by sophomore Alex Poole (Milwaukee, Wis./ Menomonee Falls) on 3-of-3 shooting. Junior Alyssa Dengler (Chicago, Ill./Trinity) pitched in 10 points in a reserve role. “We always talk about starting fast and we did that today,” Lewis head coach Lisa Carlsen said. “We were able to get some different kids some extended time today which over the course of a season helps everyone on the roster.” As a team the Flyers finished

with a season-high 28 assists with Nellen notching a career-high 11. Lewis went 20-of-22 from the free throw line and shot 52.3 percent in the game. Lewis improves to 23-0 (13-0 GLVC). Rockhurst falls to 8-13 (211 GLVC). Lewis returns home on Thursday (Feb. 12) for a 5:30 p.m. start against Drury at Neil Carey Arena. It will be a battle of division leaders as the Lady Panthers hold the top spot in the GLVC West Division.

MEN’S BASKETBALL The first half of Saturday’s Great Lakes Valley Conference men’s

basketball match-up between Lewis University and Rockhurst University featured 17 lead changes, but the second half was all Flyers. Lewis outscored Rockhurst 2210 to open the final 20 minutes and earned the 85-65 GLVC win over the host Hawks, extending its winning streak to four games, at Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse. Lewis freshman guard Max Strus (Hickory Hills, Ill./Stagg) led the Flyers with 16 points, while junior forward Kyle Nelson (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North) posted 12 points. Lewis senior forward Julian Lewis (Flossmoor, Ill./ Homewood-Flossmoor) compiled

a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Flyer senior guard Ryan Jackson (Bolingbrook, Ill./RiversideBrookfield) tied a career-high with nine assists in the win. “We played a very good second half today,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said. “Max (Strus) was very good and I thought Julian (Lewis) was fantastic in the second half. “This was a very good weekend with two road wins.” WIth the win, Lewis improves to 16-6 overall and 8-5 in GLVC action, while the host Hawks drop to 6-15 on the campaign and 2-11 in conference play.

Rockhurst senior center Kareem Amedu collected a game-high 16 points for the Hawks, while senior forward Liam Duffy posted 10 points. Hawks forward Russell Burns grabbed 10 rebounds in the loss. The Flyers were solid all around, as they shot 49.2% (31-for-63) from the floor, outrebounded Rockhurst, 45-36, and tied a season-low with just six turnovers. Lewis also held Rockhurst to a 34.4% (21-for-61) shooting performance from the floor. Lewis returns to action on Thursday (Feb. 12) as they welcome Drury to Neil Carey Arena for a 7:30 PM tip-off.

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T h ur sday, February 12, 2015 | boli ng brookbug le.com slayers | from page 11 position for us and if we limit our turnovers and stay out of foul

trouble, we can be a pretty good team,” Chris Smith said. “We tried to get to the basket

hard and we have some shooters on this team and we used that to our advantage,” Hurks said. “Once those shots fell, the lane opened right up. We really came out and played with a lot of heart. We played through our mistakes and rallied around our teammates.” Patrick paced the Raiders with 22 points, while Gulledge ended with 19 and Hurks 16. Sophomore Karli Seay added 17 points for Bolingbrook. “We had to keep pushing through,” Seay said. “I just tried to stay aggressive for the team and help us get this win.” It was the Vikings’ first loss to an Illinois team this season. Suggs led all scorers with a quiet 23 points, while Nadia Green had 16 points and Ariana Dampier scored 15 for the Vikings. “This was a team effort,” Patrick said. “We wanted it really bad and we worked really hard and we did what we had to do to get the W. We had to take care of business. We really wanted to win this game for our eight seniors, so we went out and got it for them.”

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Trio of Raiders heading to sectional round By Scott Taylor sports editor

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There were highs and lows for Valley View Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Lemont Regional at Strike and Spare. Both teams had multiple individuals advance to sectional play, but both just missed out on more. The top four teams from regionals and 10 individuals not on those teams advanced to sectional play, which is Saturday at Strike and Spare. The top four teams and five individuals will advance to state from sectionals.

BOLINGBROOK Last year the Raiders had a pair of sectional qualifiers in Felicia Montecinos and Megan Neverouski. This year, the team nearly made it down, coming up 60 pins short of Bremen for fourth place with a 5,289 total. However, they did advance three girls to sectional play this time. One is Montecinos, who finished third overall with a 1,302. “It is a great accomplishment,” Montecinos said. “But messing up in the sixth game will really help me out next time. But, I didn’t do bad. I shot five 200 games and had

a great attitude throughout the whole tournament.” She opened with a 278 en route to a 726 morning and cruised from there. “It felt so great, I was so happy I did that,” she said of her 700 series. “I stayed positive and looked at how my ball roll is doing. I was really proud of my team and it pumped everyone up.” Montecinos, a senior, is hoping her experience at sectionals last year and her experience at Strike and Spare will help her Saturday. “I think being at sectionals last year really helped me,” Montecinos stated. “I really messed up and it played my mind a lot. This year my mind is better and I’m positive and I’m not going to let negative thoughts into my head and I’m going to make it to state. I’m definitely confident. I’m going to keep working hard. It is nice to be bowling here again, but everyone has to find their own shot.” Joining Montecinos are freshman Karli Pearson and Neverouski, a junior. They were the last two individual qualifiers as Pearson shot a 1,057 and Neverouski a 1,056. “It feels great,” Pearson said. “I was very pumped up. It is very special to go with my teammates.” “It feels amazing,” Neverouski

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Felicia Montecinos advanced to the sectional round for the second-straight season.

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T h ur sday, February 12, 2015 | boli ng brookbug le.com trio | from page 15 said. “I’m super shocked. When I found out Karli’s series was one pin more than me, I was so proud of her and when there was one bowler left and they said my name, I was super-ecstatic.” Pearson used a 224 final game to vault back into sectionals, while Neverouski had her 224 in her fifth game to jump into contention and rallied in the final game with four strikes in a row en route to a 177 that was just enough to advance. Pearson will be a newcomer to sectional play, while Neverouski knows what to expect. “I’m very excited,” Pearson said. “I just want to bowl and have fun.” “Being with my friends and knowing we have each other’s back should help,” Neverouski said. “Being back here should help. I want to bowl 200 games consistently and see what happens.”

ROMEOVILLE After being shut out of sectionals last year, the Spartans will be sending two to the next level this year as sophomore Erin Cosner (1,196) and junior Abigail Wallace (1,115) both advanced. “My parents really helped me through it,” Cosner said. “My coach told me to keep it strong, do my best and throw my heart into

sectional | from page 12 round, so I couldn’t go to my same offense or he would get me,” Shaw said. “If you do the same thing, their coach will scout them and they will get you.” Mitch Murray finished the run of Raider advancers, defeating Josh Torres of Oswego 12-0 at 170. “Right off the bat, I took him down and I had a good feeling about the match, I just had to finish strong,” Murray said. “This is my first (tournament championship) of the year and it is when it should be so it feels good.” Romeoville placed a pair of wrestlers in the title matches and while both lost and placed second, they both still lived to see another week. Evan Stingily fell 10-3 to Plainfield East’s Jake Mayon in the title match at 182. “I wanted to win to get the bye and that didn’t happen, so I have to fix some things,” said Stingily. “I have to work on throwing and manhandling guys, I have been finessing them.” Stingily said he will be recruiting outside help for

it. That’s what I did.” “It feels awesome,” Wallace said. “I just bowled as well as could and tried not to get upset about anything and have fun. It worked out good today. This was my goal today.” It is bittersweet for the Spartans though as Jenny Zaremba was the first one outside of the top 10 with a 1,046. Still, it was redemption for Cosner, who was in Zaremba’s position last year after being among the top 10 for much of the tournament a year ago before coming up short. “That gave me a lot of motivation,” Cosner said. “I wanted to do my best today and I did it.” Now the girls will get there first taste at sectional play, but should get some comfort from each other and their home house. “I just want to do the same thing again and do my best,” Cosner said. “I will try my hardest. These are my home lanes, so that helps a lot. I will be very nervous, but I won’t let that get to me. Abby will make it a lot more calmer for me.” “I just want to have fun, continue and never give up,” Wallace said. “I’ll be nervous and confident at the same time. It will nice to be back here.”

practice this week. “I am really the only big guy, so I have to make some calls to some of my college friends and have them come down because they have the muscle I need,” he said. At 285 pounds, Damian Vasquez was pinned by Plainfield North’s Nick Wolf in 37 seconds. “He is probably the hardest guy I have wrestled all year,” Vasquez said. “I have wrestled him since middle school and he has always been tough. I know a lot of the matches with him end quickly, but he has told me it is not easy, even though he caught me in something fast. When you get the very quick ones, it is because both heavyweights are trying to score right away and being aggressive.” No matter what, Vasquez said this season has already been a success. “I have improved this year and advanced to the sectional, which I didn’t do last year,” he said. “I have had shoulder injuries before and once I clinched sectionals, I wanted to think about that and know next week if I see (Wolf ), I can go at him more.”

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Snow helps deliver rebate from Art Van Furniture Bolingbrook resident among those who benefited from store’s Let it Snow promotion By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

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Though the latest winter storm wasn’t welcomed by most, certain Art Van furniture customers were thrilled. Art Van Furniture, including its store at 900 E. Boughton Road, were offering the Let it Snow promotion—if you made a

qualifying purchase (layway sales were excluded) on Jan. 1,2,3 or 17, and it snowed more than 3 inches on Feb. 1, customers would receive a refund for their entire purchase. With the fifth largest storm in Chicago history hitting the area on of all days, Feb. 1 and a record 16.2 inches reported at the official weather measurement at O’Hare International Airport, approximately 3,000 Art Van Furniture shoppers in Chicagoland, Fort Wayne and Toledo will be receiving a refund. Total qualifying purchases were approximately $2.5 million. For long-time Bolingbrook resident Anna Santucci, it couldn’t

have come at a better time. “I am just so happy and thrilled, I just can’t believe it,” said Santucci. Santucci has suffered from a stroke and her mobility was affected, making it hard for her to climb off her sofa. So said she and her daughter had set out to purchase a recliner unknowing of the contest offer. She bought the recliner for approximately $527 and didn’t really give the snow a second thought, in fact, at the time, she thought it was pretty unlikely. “It was like a little miracle that I am getting this furniture for free,” said a happy Santucci. “That day, all of a sudden, people were

calling me excited and cheering the snow on!” “Our goal was to usher in winter with fanfare, fun and lots of free furniture,” said Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture. “We’re thrilled that Mother Nature joined forces with Art Van Furniture Feb. 1 to give our Chicago, Fort Wayne and Toeldo guests a snow day they’ll always remember.” Santucci said she will definitely be a return customer, not just because of the contest but “because the furniture was beautiful and the people, too.” Customers who qualify for the rebate should expect to receive a check for a full refund in March.

Anna Santucci will receive a rebate for her recliner chair that she bought during a contest from Art Van Furniture. (Submitted photo)

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Shoveling it Forward Then, you had officials in Romeoville, including Fire Chief Kent Adams and Assistant Village Manager Dawn Caldwell, organizing groups of volunteer high school students and others to shovel seniors’ sidewalks. Village Manager Steve Gulden said it took a while for their crews to remove the snow. Here’s why: Streets that had snow packed down an inch or more could not be plowed, for fear of chipping the pavement. Crews had to wait for it to turn to slush.

How about WD-40? “We don’t spray Pam on the street so that it comes off the way we would like it to,” Mike Eulitz, Joliet’s roadways engineer, explaining why it was so difficult for city workers to clear snow during the storm.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 300 Hadleigh Road, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 (SINGLE Family). On the 12th day of March, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff V. Jorge Coria; Marcela Salinas; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. Case No. 13 CH 3909 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC Att: Mr. Anthony Porto 1771 West Diehl Road Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (Fax) For bidding instructions visit: www. fal-illinois.com PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 450 Rothbury Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single Family Home). On the 12th day of March, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff V. Marino D. Fernandez a/k/a Marino Fernandez; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 11 CH 2676 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 312 Ottawa Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Residential). On the 5th day of March, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006- 8 Plaintiff V. Roberto Martinez; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 10 CH 7581 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 258 North Janes Avenue, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 (SINGLE Family). On the 26th day of February, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff V. Nicole Rycraft aka Nicole Kulaga aka Nicole M. Kulaga aka Nicole M. Rycraft; Anthony G. Rycraft aka Anthony Rycraft; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. Case No. 14 CH 892 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff,

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs. Jorge Coria; Marcela Salinas; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. No. 13 CH 3909

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs. Nicole Rycraft aka Nicole Kulaga aka Nicole M. Kulaga aka Nicole M. Rycraft; Anthony G. Rycraft aka Anthony Rycraft; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. No. 14 CH 892 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 21st day of November, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 26th day of February, 2015, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 32, IN BLOCK 62, IN CHERRYWOOD EAST UNIT NO. 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 12, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1978, AS DOCUMENT NO. R78-41235, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 258 North Janes Avenue, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 Description of Improvements: SINGLE Family P.I.N.: 02-12-402-019-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC Att: Mr. Anthony Porto 1771 West Diehl Road Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (Fax) For bidding instructions visit: www.falillinois.com MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 1/29, 2/5, 2/12

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006- 8 Plaintiff, vs. Roberto Martinez; et. al. Defendant. No. 10 CH 7581 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 3rd day of December, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2015, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: THE SOUTH 21.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 154.0 FEET OF LOT 17, IN THE TOWNHOMES OF INDIAN OAKS UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 10, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 1971, AS DOCUMENT NO. R71-23455, TOGETHER WITH EASEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAID LAND AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION RECODED AS DOCUMENT NO. R71-24793 AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND AS CREATED BY DEED FROM HOFFMAN ROSNER CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION TO INDIAN OAKS TOWNHOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION OF ACCESS OVER THE PRIVATE DRIVES AND COMMON AREAS, AS SHOWN IN THE AFOREMENTIONED PLAT, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 312 Ottawa Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 02-10-102-046 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-10-39047 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/5, 2/12, 2/19

vs. Marino D. Fernandez a/k/a Marino Fernandez; et. al. Defendant. No. 11 CH 2676 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 10th day of December, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 12th day of March, 2015, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: LOT 31 IN BLOCK 26 IN WINSTON WOODS UNIT 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 2, 11 AND 12, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R7233029, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 450 Rothbury Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 12-02-02-412-030 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 5th day of December, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 12th day of March, 2015, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: LOT 33 IN BLOCK 2 IN BOLINGBROOK, UNIT NO. 8A, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1967 AS DOCUMENT NO. R67-13061, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 300 Hadleigh Road, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 Description of Improvements: SINGLE Family P.I.N.: 02-11-409-005-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-14-12918 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC Att: Mr. Anthony Porto 1771 West Diehl Road Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (Fax) For bidding instructions visit: www.falillinois.com MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

Published 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Brandy Lane; Alfonso Gil-Olmos; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Brandy Lane, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Alfonso Gil-Olmos, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants. 15 CH 38 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Brandy Lane -Alfonso Gil-Olmos that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Will County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 33, IN INDIAN OAKS UNIT 8, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1974, AS DOCUMENT NO. R74-27759, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 253 Yellow Pine Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 PIN: 12-02-09-419-012 said Mortgage was given by Brandy Lane and Alfonso Gil-Olmos, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for American Home Mortgage, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2006072987. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on February 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Will County, Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432 on or before March 16, 2015, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W14-2998 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I643635

Published 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

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Neuromuscular therapy may help some patients with chronic pain ain relief without pills” is the guiding principle of Michael Pys. As a Neuromuscular Therapist (NMT) with an educational background in Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Pys uses a variety of methods to treat patients dealing with acute and chronic pain in his Northbrook, Illinois office. His conservative approach is tailored to each patient’s specific needs. Most of his patients suffer from migraine headaches, dizziness, depression, fibromyalgia, automobile accidents, whiplash, workrelated injuries, falls, sports injuries, neuralgia and cervical disc degeneration, as well as common stress. Everyone from teenagers with growing pains to senior citizens with osteoarthritis will benefit from neuromuscular therapy. Even expectant mothers that, for safety reasons, prefer to avoid prescription medications, frequently seek the services of a neuromuscular therapist. A neuromuscular therapist helps relieve the patient’s pain by using his hands to locate “trigger points” and then deactivating the trigger points. The patient’s muscles and joints are carefully manipulated using techniques that include stretching, gentle pressure and resistance. In many cases, relief from pain is immediate. Neuromuscular therapy differs from chiropractic because NMT does not involve “cracking” of the neck and spine. The St. John-Clark Pain Treatment Institute in Clearwater, Florida provided the foundation for Pys’ educational background. He continued to expand his education with coursework at the Upplager Institute (cranio-sacral therapy)

““Using osteopathic manual therapy, my results with headache patients became almost uniformly successful, and my back and neck-related treatments improved dramatically,”” Michael Pys,

Neuromuscular Therapist (NMT)

and the McKenzie Institute. Finally, Pys graduated from the prestigious Osteopathic College of Ontario, Canada. He knew he had found his calling. “Using osteopathic manual therapy, my results with headache patients became almost uniformly successful, and my back and neckrelated treatments improved dramatically,” said Pys. “I learned from Dr. Steven Sanet, an American-trained osteopathic physician and surgeon. “He told me, ‘You need to practice and use OMT with every patient.’ It was obvious to me that he had great knowledge of the fundamental science. Dr. Sanet encouraged me to practice osteopathic manual therapy, and he was right,” Pys added. Pys says his greatest challenge is to convince patients they can live their lives free from chronic pain and headaches. Many of them are so resigned to

Osteopathic Manual Therapy can help with many types of complaints including:

• back pain • neck pain • migraine/ headaches • spinal and joint problems • muscular tension • nerve related problems • persistent

pain • postural strain • sports injury • stress related tension • work related pain problems

tolerating pain that they believe it will never be overcome. Pys is so confident of his pain relief methods that he will not charge his patients if they do not experience pain relief after their first session with him. Northwest suburban resident Kathleen Christie-Jaroch, DDS, has benefited from NMT. As a dentist, she spends much of her workday seated and

Ergonomics?

Neuromuscular Therapist (NMT) Michael Pys works in the corporate setting performing on site workstation assessment and postural education. How to prevent back pain, strain and injury in the workplace. How can Osteopathic Manual Therapy help?

The approach starts with hands-on palpation and clear explanation of what is going on with the patient. Depending on the type of injury, healing times vary. Right from the outset, Michael Pys says he will be clear with the patient about what they should expect.

leaning over patients. Eventually she developed lumbar spinal stenosis, a bulging disc and pinched nerves. “The pain and numbness were so severe that I couldn’t work and considered retiring from my dental practice. Spinal injections and chiropractors provided no relief. Then, I began seeing Michael last year. After several treatments, I was much better

Treatment is aimed at reducing pain, speeding recovery and promoting healing. This can include massage, soft tissue manipulation, soft tissue release, passive stretches and independent home stretching program. NO SPINAL MANIPULATION, NO CRACKING OF SPINE (HVT). Longer term it may be appropriate to look at underlying factors such as posture and stress to maintain your well-being. Stretches, postural education and relaxation are all effective ways of helping.

and returned to work. Michael gave me back my career,” Christie-Jaroch said. Neuromuscular therapy is popular in Europe but is not yet well known in the United States. However, NMT is slowly becoming more widespread as more people discover its benefits. For additional information about neuromuscular therapy, visit: www.michaelpys.com.

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