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JANUARY 30, 2014
Vol. 7 No. 29
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VallEy VIEW school DIsTRIcT
Superintendent responds to BHS principal outcry Mitchem said White submitted his resignation, indicated that under no circumstances he was going to change his mind
BY STEWART WARREN for THe BUgLe
By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter
At Bolingbrook High School, they call her the spirit-wear lady. Kelly Banks, a stay-at-home mom of two from Bolingbrook, volunteers there every Friday, stationed at a post outside the cafeteria. As a member of the school’s athletic booster club, she sells Bolingbrook Raiders t-shirts and sweatshirts to the kids as they wander in and out of the lunch room. That’s the bubbly blonde’s official job. Unofficially, she is a fly on the wall, observing everybody and everything, a person with a unique perspective on life at the high school.
The grass-roots movement to convince Valley View School District administration to deny the resignation of Bolingbrook High School Principal Michael White is escalating with a fever pitch, while also attacking S u p e r i n t e n d e n t Superintendent James Mitchem James Mitchem. White submitted his resignation, effective at the end of the current school year, late last week. In a statement issued Friday,White said
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(prIncIpal mIchael whIte) was never asKed to step down. I have talKed to hIm multIple tImes. he has never been asKed to rescInd hIs resIgnatIon.”
- SteVe Quigley, preSident of the School Board
Bolingbrook High School Principal Michael White
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>> outcry, from page 1 the decision to resign did not come easy, calling the staff and students at BHS second to none. Since then, parents, students, and community members have taken to social media, praising White for his work at BHS while also calling attention to what has been called a lack of support from administration. It is believed by some parents that White’s resignation is tied to a number of factors that centered around White’s drive to make affective change based on his own expertise rather than follow directives from the top down; his desire to offer additional support for teachers, and put in place new programs for school improvement. However, Mitchem said White submitted his resignation and indicated that under no circumstances he was going to change his mind and that he was pursuing other opportunities. White did not return calls for an interview as of yet. Mitchem talked with the Bugle on Jan. 23.
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was equally surprised at both the resignation of Mr. White and consequently equally surprised to find out through social media that he has conditions for remaining at BHS. That was not brought to my attention,” said Mitchem. “…I find it very troubling that the PTA knows these conditions or this vision and I don’t. I also find it troubling that no one is hearing all the sides, because they haven’t asked. People are drawing conclusions without even a conversation.” While there has been an outpouring of support for White, some point to the administration as ineffective and equate current leaders in an unfavorable light. “Since this news, I have been attacked (in social media and letters, comments at school). My children have been attacked. My wife has been attacked,” said Mitchem. “I am surprised at the depravity of people, and I am surprised at the amount of hatred that is being spewed and to what lengths people will go to destroy my reputation and to
News “I am who I am, and I will not change. I have said from the moment I became an administrator that I did not believe in the system—that I would move the system from being adult-centered to children-centered.” Superintendent James Mitchem
FOR MORE INFORMATION: The next school board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at Lukancic Middle School, 725 N. Normantown Road.
an extent destroying my family. I have to deal with it, and I will. But this speaks volumes as to where we are and how far we have to go.” Despite the growing
momentum of the effort to retain White, parent Lynn Wypych who helped spearhead a petition drive regarding White, said she recognizes the issue has now gone beyond White. That’s not what she intended, and she wants to refocus on retaining White to continue the success he has achieved in his short time with BHS. “We have had three principals in the past four years, if he leaves. I fear what it will do to morale of staff and students. He changed BHS so that students can learn and teachers can teach,” said Wypych. “I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews about him, and I’ve heard the threat of teachers leaving if he does.” Mitchem said he believes this movement is using the resignation of White as a means to make district-wide change and moving the district into a different direction. “I am who I am, and I will not change. I have said from the moment I became an administrator that I did not believe in the system—that I
would move the system from being adult-centered to childrencentered,” said Mitchem. “That has caused significant trepidation with many people. We are changing the way we do business, and I think that has clearly been the motivation for this anger at administration.” Mitchem continued to say it is no secret that his priority will continue to match the rhetoric the district says and will put children first, whether that child is black, brown, special ed, or low-income. “It seems there is a problem with the vision. If my vision and Mr. White’s vision is divergent, then this district is at a crossroads,” said Mitchem. School Board president Steve Quigley said he could not comment since it is a personnel issue. He did say they have had several meetings to address the issue. A full house is expected at the next school board meeting set for 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at Lukancic Middle School, 725 N. Normantown Road.
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Bolingbrook High School Principal Michael White and representatives of the Bolingbrook Sherwin-Williams store join students and staff who are part of the Best Buddies program at the formal dedication of a new Best Buddies Mural in the D Wing stairway.
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Bolingbrook HS Best Buddies dedicate their new mural Best Buddies is an extra curricular club that supports friendships between individuals with intellectual disabilities and their peers Members of Bolingbrook High School’s Best Buddies program Thursday formally dedicated a two-piece mural they created with some help from BHS art students and staff as well as staff from the Bolingbrook SherwinWilliams store. With Sherwin Williams
Assistant Manager Katie Detro and Decoration Product Specialist Sharae Neff looking on, BHS Principal Michael White cut the symbolic ribbon on the mural which hangs on the wall of the first landing in the D Wing stairway. “What a beautiful piece of art,”
White said. “You have made this staircase turn from dim to bright.” The right side of the mural contains the Best Buddies’ slogan “We change the world one friendship at a time” along with signatures of Best Buddies members. “Best Buddies is an extra curricular club that supports friendships between individuals with intellectual disabilities and their peers,” said Best Buddies President Maddie Rollins before she introduced Principal White.
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Barbara Kovach, community leader, co-publisher dies at 83 Kovach led efforts to establish Park District, was co-publisher of Beacon newspaper in ‘60s, ‘70s Barbara A. Kovach, who led efforts to establish the Bolingbrook Park District and was co-publisher of the area’s Beacon newspaper in the 1960s and ‘70s, died recently at her home in Sun City,Ariz. Kovach, 83, passed away Dec. 29, 2013, after a brief illness due to pancreatic cancer. A native of Massachusetts, Mrs. Kovach graduated from Melrose (Mass.) High School and the Massachusetts School of Physiotherapy. She married Joseph J. Kovach in in 1952 and moved to Bolingbrook in the early 1960s with her husband and their four daughters. The Kovaches soon acquired the Beacon and turned it from a community newsletter into a weekly newspaper that expanded to serve Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Lemont and Lockport. In their early days as co-publishers, Mrs. Kovach sold the advertisements while her husband reported and edited the local news. The suburban area’s population grew over the next two decades, and so did the Beacon’s readership, staff and influence in the community. Daughter Kitt Kovach’s death from leukemia in 1968 did not stop her mother’s community involvement. Mrs. Kovach loved children and
was active in sports, daughter Kim Kovach said, so when the neighborhood children complained of being bored, Mrs. Kovach and other parents began teaching them bridge and taking them bowling.From those inklings of a park district, Kim Kovach said, “Mom just took the bull by the horns.” Mrs. Kovach’s efforts led to a successful referendum that created the Bolingbrook Park District in 1970. She served on its board from 1970 to 1977,including a term as board president in 197273. “Both my parents wanted a community to raise children in,” Kim Kovach said.“The Beacon was a business, but it also facilitated making sure the community they were raising their kids in was a good community.” The Kovaches sold the Beacon to a longtime employee in the early 1980s. The Sun Newspaper Group of Naperville acquired it next, eventually renaming it the Bolingbrook Sun. It ceased publication in 2010. Meanwhile, the Kovaches bought an RV and traveled the United States before exploring Mexico and settling in an American retirement community near Lake Chapala, Mexico. The couple divorced in 1989, and in 1991 Mrs.
Kovach moved to Maine to care for her mother and stepfather. Mrs.Kovach moved to Arizona in 1994 to be near her daughters and pursue her hobbies of cooking, entertaining, gardening and music. A longtime Unitarian, she also served as board president of the West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Glendale,Ariz. She is survived by daughters Karen Kovach of Phoenix, Ariz., Kandi Kovach of Scottsdale, Ariz., Kim Kovach and son-in-law Jim Owens of Peoria,Ariz.;one stepson; three nieces;three granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter. Besides one daughter, she was preceded in death by her mother, stepfather and former husband. Memorial services will be held Feb. 1 at the Unitarian church in Glendale, Ariz. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, Bethesda, Md.
Calendar FEBRUARY 1 Sports Cards & Collectibles Show.9 a.m.to 3 p.m.at Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Collecting sports cards is a fun hobby. Come stop by the Romeoville Recreation Department to check out our spring sports card show.Admission and parking is free.
FEBRUARY 4 Computers for Seniors: Mouse and Keyboard. 2 to 3 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Adult Services desk 815-8862030 dbroz@whiteoaklibrary. org Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard. We will explain the mouse and how to use it, and the keyboard and some of its special keys.We will then show you ways to practice your mouse and keyboard skills. Computers for Seniors is an exciting new series of computer classes aimed at seniors who want to learn the basics of using a computer.This series of 4 classes will introduce you to computers, the Internet, and e-mail. No computer experience is required before the first class. These classes are free to attend, and limited to 12 registered participants. Class meets downstairs in the Computer Lab. Pajama Jam. 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Join us for stories, songs and projects. Wear your pajamas and get ready some fun! This program is all ages but is most suitable for children 7 years of age and younger. Registration is required. Location: Romeoville Branch Children’s Programming Room - Main Level. Joe Organizer -- Menu Planning. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.at the Romeoville Branch Library,201West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Dan Criscione 815 5524230 dcriscione@whiteoaklibrary. org If you struggle with the daily question of ‘what’s for dinner?’ then this presentation will give you some unique answers. Beth Randall
from Joe Organizer will discuss the reasons for menu planning, how to menu plan and different options or choices for menus that will make your life easier. Learn how to create quick, healthy menus and tempt your kids with school lunches that will be the envy of all their friends. Finally, get professional tips on how to organize your recipes, pantry, grocery shopping and couponing. Location: Romeoville Branch Meeting Room A - Main Level
FEBRUARY 6 Make Valentines Cards at Romeoville 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Beverly Krakovec 815-5524225 bkrakovec@whiteoaklibrary. org Love is in the air and who doesn’t want to receive a special Valentine’s Day card? Now you can make three gorgeous cards, plus a gift bag and tag all in one fun-filled crafting session. This program is for adults and is limited to 15 participants. Please sign-up early. Location: Romeoville Branch Meeting Room A - Main Level
FEBRUARY 9 Community Service Council Benefit Brunch & Auction. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joseph & Sarah Levy Center, 251 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Brunch and auction to benefit Community Service Council of Northern Will County.
FEBRUARY 12 2014 Community Resource Fair. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Presented by Valley View School and Plainfield School Districts.FREE Admission! Everyone is invited! Local resources for everyone: Colleges, Family Recreation, Food Pantries, Hospitals, Bilingual Services Available, Libraries, Employment Assistance, Financial Resources, Mental Health Services and Emergency Assistance. Questions about the event may be directed to the Community Resource Fair Voice Mail Hotline at 815-886-7246, ext. 800 for English
& Ext. 801 for Spanish.
FEBRUARY 22 Trivia Craze Fundraiser. 6:30 to 10 p.m.at the LockportAmerican Legion Hall, 15052 Archer Ave. Presented by the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce and Tri County SRA.Trivia Craze is all about fun - fun competition where teams battle to see who has the greatest knowledge of crazy trivia. If you love trivia or just like to laugh with your friends, you won’t want to miss this event!
ONGOING Panic Attack Support Group of Bolingbrook. Anyone who is dealing with panic attacks, anxiety attacks, or social phobia
THE BUGLE JANUARY 30, 2014 5 is welcome to attend this support you can shop the aisles of canned/ group. We meet every second and boxed goods, drinks, deserts, fourth Thursday of the month from snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. 7 to 9 p.m. Please visit Meetup.com You will also receive a pre-selected to RSVP http://www.meetup.com/ bag of meat. There is no income Anxiety-Panic-Attack-Support- verification and ALL residents of Illinois are welcome. The Resale Group-Of-Bolingbrook-Naper/. Connection is also open from 9a.m. American Sign Language to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We interpreted Mass is offered carry clothing for men/women/ at St. Francis of Assisi, 1501 W. children as well as household Boughton Road in Bolingbrook items, furniture, sundries, toys every Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. and so much more! Cleaning out your house? We accepts donations Power Connection’s LARGE Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Call FOOD PANTRY. Open on (630) 679-6899 or visit www. the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the thepowerconnection.org for more available month from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., information/services at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, such as our Extension Food Pantry, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping Computer Classes, Forklift Classes. experience. For a $20 donation Volunteer opportunities also
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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.
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Nathan Kesterson, 25, 74301 S. Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8 and charged with driving on a suspended license, no valid registration and instate warrant, following a traffic stop at St. Andrews Drive and Bolingbrook Drive.
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Heath Erwin, 40, 280 Old Elm Drive, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 9 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 100 block of Old Elm Drive.
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Fotjon Mara, 28, 852 Teasel Ave.,Aurora, was arrested at 2:15 a.m. Jan. 9 and charged with improper turn at intersection, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol and DUI, following a traffic stop at Hartford Road and Boughton Road.
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Joseph Armstrong, 38, 659 S. River St. , Aurora, was arrested at 2:02 a.m. Jan. 10 and charged with domestic battery and resisting a peace officer on the 600 block of Kensington Way.
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Eva Bradford, 23, 133 Thackeray Drive, was arrested at 10:09 p.m. Jan. 10 and charged with domestic battery and theft, following a call to the residence for a domestic dispute.
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Officers were called to the 200 block of Diane Lane, for the report of a residential burglary. The victim returned to the residence at 12:03 p.m. Jan. 10 and discovered an unknown subject in the residence. The subject pushed past the victims, as the subject exited the residence. Numerous pieces of jewelry, US coins and currency, IPad and a handgun were taken. Loss valued at $3,300.
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Terry Barnes, 41, 2852 Dorothy Drive, Aurora, was arrested at 9:22 p.m. Jan. 11 and charged with too fast for conditions, hit and run, no
insurance and DUI, following a traffic stop on the 500 block of Remington Boulevard.
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Renata Shelton, 21, 2109 Mystic Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:27 a.m. Jan. 12 and charged with too fast for conditions and DUI, following a traffic stop on the 500 block of Remington Boulevard. Burton, 35, 21233 10 Kendric W. Edison Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:29 p.m. Jan. 12 and charged with battery on the 300 block of Brookview Lane, after officers were called of a subject sleeping at a table. Loreal Benson, 21, 12918 S. Oakdale Court., Plainfield, was arrested at 1:22 a.m. Jan. 12 and charged with an in-state warrant, no valid driver’s license, failure to signal and no insurance, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Drive.
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Trevor Zirkin, 24, 2612 Flagstone Circle,Naperville, was arrested at 3:14 a.m. Jan. 12 and charged with domestic battery and battery, following a call to the 500 block of N. Janes Avenue.
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Thomas Fugate, 25, 342 N. Ashbury Ave., was arrested at 3:31 p.m. Jan. 12 and charged with residential burglary and criminal damage to property, after entering a residence on the 400 block of Faversham Drive and damaging several items.
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Kendric Burton, 35, 21233 W. Edison Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:38 p.m. Jan. 12 and charged with battery and disorderly conduct on the 500 block of Remington Boulevard.
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an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Bolingbrook Drive and Briarcliff Road. Leoncio Perez, 44, 546 Redwood Drive, was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Jan. 13 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 300 block of W. Briarcliff Road.
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Shinequa Jimerson, 24, 925 Dawes Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 12:02 a.m. Jan. 13 and charged with two in-state warrants, no insurance and a moving violation, following a traffic stop on Bolingbrook Drive and Crossroads Parkway.
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A shipping container was taken from the 700 block of Gateway Drive between Jan. 10 and Jan. 13. A lock was cut to a secured gate, the container contained over 1,300 vehicle tires. Loss valued at $417,000.
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A tablet was taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 600 block of Preston Drive between 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Loss valued at $500.
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Samuel Boah, 27, 353 Clifton Lane, was arrested at 4:53 p.m. Jan. 14 and charged with an in-state warrant.
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Kwame Nketiah, 23, 314 D Woodcreek Drive, was arrested at 3:39 p.m. Jan. 15 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Drive.
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Gerardo Martinez-Berrum, 41, 619 Chesapeake Drive, was arrested at 3:20 p.m. Jan. 15 and charged with equipment violation, in-state warrant and driving on a suspended license, following a traffic stop at Falconridge Way and Rothbury Court.
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Who is Robert, why are we torturing him? Mr. Robert and his Rules have been getting stretched lately at the Will County Board meetings I was at a meeting the other day, and our general rowdiness was tempered for a spell when someone said, “Hey, we need to pay attention to Robert’s Rules of Order.” To which, and this was how that particular meeting was going, someone retorted: “Who is this guy Robert, and why do we have to listen to him?” So, I headed to the electronic apple of Gore’s eye and found this on the official Robert’s Rules of Order website. (Yes, there is one): “Henry Martyn Robert was an engineering officer in the regular Army. Without warning he was asked to preside over a public meeting being held in a church in his community and realized that he did not know how. He tried anyway and his embarrassment was supreme. This event, which may seem familiar to many readers, left him determined never to attend another meeting until he knew something of parliamentary law. “Ultimately, he discovered and studied the few books then available on the subject. From time to time, due to his military duties, he was transferred to various parts of the United States, where he found virtual parliamentary anarchy, since each member from a different part of the country had differing ideas of correct procedure. To bring order out of chaos, he decided to write Robert’s Rules of Order, as it came to be called …”
So, since 1876, civilized society has had a manner in which to conduct an orderly meeting. I think it’s hilarious the famous Rules started as the result of a meeting gone bad in a church. I have been a part of a few church meeting where Robert’s Rules, as well as a few commandments, so, sInce 1876, cIvIlIZed socIety has had a manner In whIch to conduct an orderly meetIng. I thInK It’s hIlarIous the famous rules started as the result of a meetIng gone bad In a church. were stretched to the limit. Mr. Robert and his Rules have been getting stretched lately at the Will County Board meetings as well. The first time wasn’t too confusing. Board Member Judy Ogalla of Monee noticed the board’s legislative agenda came to the full board without language sufficient to protect landowners in the path of the Illiana project. Distressing as it might have been to some of those who saw the item come out of committee following a lot of discussion, what Ogalla wanted was a minor tweak, especially to the fracas at the Jan. 16 County Board meeting. After at least one false start, the much-debated revisions to the
county’s Open Burning Ordinance came to the floor. To make a long story short, there were a couple of amendments offered on the floor that aimed to help, but – even with Robert’s Rules -- wound up confusing just about everyone, including County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots, who has to make sure this stuff makes sense before she records it for posterity … and enforcement. As it turned out, the burning ordinance submitted to the floor had major problems and needed to be revised. At least one person familiar with the ordinance and its incarnations during the past seven months said what was initially presented on the floor wasn’t what came out of committee. During my nearly 30 years covering events in Will County – including several years of County Board fun after the Executive system was adopted – please allow me to offer a suggestion when something comes to the full board that needs work: Succinctly mention the concerns you have, and then, using Robert’s Rules of Order, make a motion to send it back to committee for further work. Of course, the board members, whether they are committee members or not, need to attend those committee meetings then to make sure the concerns are addressed. Making major changes on the floor during a County Board meeting is like replacing a jet’s engine while it’s in flight.
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Nick Reiher Managing Editor
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>> down, from page 1 She is often in the building but isn’t an employee or a student. And she was there before and after the arrival of Principal Michael White. On Monday, she was worried that he was going out the door. So she came to the Valley View School District’s meeting, signed up to speak and urged the board members to find a way to keep White despite his
recent resignation. “Oh, my goodness,” Banks told the huge crowd inside the auditorium at John J. Lukancic Middle School in Romeoville. “From my little table outside the cafeteria, I have seen the changes.” Before White, the situation was chaotic, she said. Out of control. The kids – really, young adults – were in the halls running, pushing, shoving, screaming.
News “I never wanted to let my children know, but it was frightening,” Banks said. In 2012, White arrived from Ann Arbor, Mich. The former U.S. Ranger and member of the U.S. Army Reserves was tough, but fair, supporters say. He enforced the school’s rules. He stopped the boys from wearing pants with droopy waist bands that exposed their underwear for all to see.
He seemed to know the name might be the relationship of every student. between the superintendent When Banks sat outside the and the principal, but both cafeteria after White became men cared about the students principal, the students walked and the school, Jackson said. into the room for lunch. They “Whatever the differences talked. They laughed. They they may have as individuals, were more respectful to one I don’t think it is personal another. They seemed relaxed between the two,” Jackson said. and happy instead of frenzied. Near the end of the meeting, The atmosphere was calmed Steve Quigley, president of the but not militant, she said. school board, announced that Banks, who admitted she felt White’s resignation had been nervous while speaking to such accepted, and the principal a large crowd, walked away would depart at the end Most of from the podium on Monday the audience stalked out of the to thunderous auditorium, applause. s o m e Mr. White, She was just shouting he bullies, one of hundreds angrily. he screams. of people who “Vote came to the I don’t need an them out!” school board one woman meeting on enforcer (in my screamed. Tuesday to home). I am the Quigley express an promised opinion about enforcer.” to hire a White, the replacement - Daisy Townsend-Clair of charismatic would Bolingbrook who principal who carry on submitted his White’s work, resignation in mid-January. adding that he was unhappy Many of the people in the when the principal resigned. audience loved him. Others When he heard in December loathed him. And they spent that White might leave, he more than two hours talking asked the principal to discuss about it on Monday. the issue with him before “Mr. White, he bullies, he resigning. screams,” said Daisy Townsend“Mike was never asked to Clair of Bolingbrook. Her step down. I have talked to grandson attends the high him multiple times. He has school, and she urged the never been asked to rescind his parents in the audience to resignation,” Quigley said. better supervise their children. After the meeting,Quigley said “I don’t need an enforcer White probably quit because (in my home),” Townsend-Clair he had offers from other school said. “I am the enforcer.” districts and also because of As she left the podium, many personal reasons, although he members of the crowd booed. would not elaborate. Harvey Jackson Jr. of At the back of the room after Naperville also spoke. A former the meeting, White continued Bolingbrook High School to talk to students, parents, student who now does insurance teachers and residents. He industry training, he mostly seemed ready to stay there all talked about Superintendent night and acknowledged other James Mitchem Jr., the man opportunities but didn’t say who was his principal when he anything definite. graduated in 1993. “I’ll know in a couple of “The character of Jim weeks,” White said. Mitchem is impeccable. He is He seemed grateful for the still there for the kids today,” involvement of the community, Jackson said. even those who stood against Outside the meeting, Jackson him. explained why his comments “I am humbled by the support. were about Mitchem when the Just humbled,” White said. meeting seemed to be focused Then he turned around to on White. Part of the problem shake another hand.
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Don’t be afraid to ask questions and push a little harder to get the information you need. Being assertive will be to your benefit, so don’t hold back in the week to come. Think out loud to overcome the past and prepare for the future.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. You could be in for an unwanted confrontation in the week ahead if you forget to keep your guard in place. Cling to those who’ve proven to be trustworthy and reliable.
Talk may be cheap, but it can be a great bargain. Rather than shoving more irons into the fire this week, spend time with friends and loved ones. You may discover the solution to a problem that has eluded your grasp.
Everything is going to click into place, especially a romantic relationship. Don’t be afraid to help others in the week ahead; you’re at the top of your game and can afford generosity even though you count your personal pennies.
Don’t hang back. You might usually bite your tongue before offering criticism or suggestions, but it might be that someone is simply unaware of a problem and needs your input. This is a week when you can earn appreciation from others.
Behaving like a paragon of virtue is not passe. It isn’t necessary to lord it over your friends that you’re economical and thrifty, but you can still take pride in your ability to handle money sensibly. Remain within the limits in the week ahead.
Tackle the week ahead with gusto and you’ll find a pleasant surprise awaiting you. This is a good time to seek comfort among friends who will surely enjoy your company. Penny-pinching ways can rub some people the wrong way.
Accentuate the positive in the week ahead. The most compelling pressure you’re under is that of your own making. Hook up with a calm, serene, sensible person who will make you forget about your minor deficits.
Learn to walk before you run. Be penny wise, not pound foolish. Someone may seem manipulative and urge you to go ahead with a financial venture in the week ahead. Take things one step at a time to achieve something worthwhile.
Don’t mix business with pleasure in the week ahead. You’re much too passionate about winning and having the best of everything to risk it all by flirting with a business contact.
Pour out your heart. Honest discussions with a trusted friend or advisor will build up your confidence so you can decide what’s truly for the best. Taking the least logical path may offer a solution this week.
Maintain momentum without losing sight of the need to make memories. Remember to schedule time for recreation and relaxation during the week to come. Dinner, a movie, and time with a friend may be just what the doctor ordered.
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INSIDE: Lewis men’s basketball upsets pair of ranked opponents, page 13; Raider bowlers advance to state meet, page 14
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Raiders don’t let Porters slow them down By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
Bolingbrook basketball coach Rob Brost has said all season that the Raiders have an interchangeable quality within the roster. That was on display again Friday night when the Raiders defeated Lockport 61-35 in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division action in Lockport without starting point guard C.J. Redmond, who was dressed, but was out nursing a hamstring injury suffered in the MLK Day of Hoops loss to Mt. Carmel. With Redmond out, sophomore Devon Sams was inserted into the starting lineup and junior Prentiss Nixon moved from shooting guard to point. “I think our team is pretty interchangeable and when Devon came in for C.J., we just continued to play,” Brost said. “We pounded the ball into the interior today, which was exactly our plan. Our kids step up when they are supposed to step up and we executed that really well tonight.” A season ago, the Bolingbrook boys basketball had only seven losses overall, two coming at the hands of Lockport and its ability to slow the pace of the game keep the Raiders from getting out and running. Brost said the Raiders were prepared this time. “We had a game plan coming in and to our kids’ credit, we executed it almost to a T,” he said. “We knew they were going to come out in the 13 (1-3-1 zone defense) and we put in a couple new things for that and scored almost immediately, I think on two of the first three possessions of the game.” Lockport (10-8, 4-2) came out in the standard 1-3-1 zone defense, but the Raiders (13-3) jumped out to a fast 7-0 lead to force the
Porters out of their zone. “We wanted to get them out of the 13 and they got right out of it,” Brost said. “To our kids’ credit, we executed what the plan was really, really well.” “We were trying to speed the game up,” said senior Gage Davis. “They like to pack it in to that 1-3-1 and coach had a really good game plan for that and we took them out of that in the first quarter. We didn’t want to let them slow the game up because that is a problem for us.” After holding a 12-5 advantage after one quarter, Lockport cut the lead to within two points at 12-10 before the Raiders went on a 13-0 run to close the quarter and take a 25-10 lead into the intermission. “We have been having spurts of 10-point runs, 12-point runs, at H-F we had a 22-point run, so we are capable of doing things like that,” Brost said. “When you play at a place like (Lockport) to get a 13-0 run is huge.” Davis said the run led to the Raiders’ second-half play. “That was big and that gave us a lot of confidence coming out in the second half,” he said.“They are a really good team and we knew they could come back.” Nixon tallied scored 16 points to lead the Raiders, while Davis added 10. “It is different when C.J. is out because he does most of the facilitating, so with him out, me and Prentiss had to attack more off the dribble,” Davis said. Davis has been enjoying a good season after coming off the bench a year ago. He credits making his college choice early as a reason for his comfort this year. He will attend Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. “This has been a really fun season. I got two all tournaments at Decatur and McDipper. Choosing college and signing my
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Gage Davis had 10 points in Bolingbrook’s win over Lockport Friday.
letter took a lot of weight of my shoulders, I can just play,” Davis said.“Last year my confidence was low and this year, I can do more off the dribble and knock down shots. I can play more freely this year.” Another reason Davis can be more of a free shooter is the size of the Raiders in the post. “They do a really god job down there,” he said.“With the size, not many teams can match up with
us and they also get the boards, so as a shooter, it gives me the confidence to take the shots.” Bolingbrook outrebounded Lockport 39-21 in the game and they were paced by Josh Dillingham, who tallied 12 rebounds to go with his eight points. “We knew we had to if we wanted to beat them soundly,” Dillingham said. While Dillingham is the
smallest of the Raider big men, Brost said he is critical to the team’s success. “Josh Dillingham may be one of the most underrated players in the state,” Brost said. “He is our glue guy, he does what we ask him to do. Some of the guys on the team get more pub, but Josh is really the glue to our team, defensively and on the glass.” mark@buglenewspapers.com
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Players, coaches and media can learn from Sherman The Seattle Seahawks’ R i c h a r d Sherman made headlines after the NFC Championship game because of his postgame comments. Even as a Seahawk fan, I agree that he went over the top, although it wasn’t all his fault. Sticking a microphone in a player’s face right after an intense game, particularly a player who has been known for talking trash on the record, isn’t the best idea, either. One positive thing about the exchange is there is something we can all learn from it, from the kids watching the game with their parents to high school athletes who may be interviewed by press members. There is an appropriate way
to conduct yourself, and it is important to know and try to avoid bringing all the attention to yourself in a team game. I will break down what coaches, athletes and the media can do at the high school level to avoid these kinds of quotes in the future:
COACHES/ADs When athletic directors and/or coaches have their meetings to start the season, they should talk about how to handle interviews. Coaches should continue to remind their players throughout the season and should have the players practice interviewing each other.You never know when a player will be interviewed, even if they don’t play much. The most important thing to stress is to talk about your teammates and not put down your opponents. On top of this, coaches
should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in their interviews, as they are the role models for the athletes when it comes to this. Coaches at the high school level shouldn’t be calling out other coaches or opposing players in their interviews. Although sometimes I like when they do it, they shouldn’t really call out the referees, either. They should also be there for their players.What I mean by this is, win or lose, they should make themselves available to the press. A one-sentence comment and leaving isn’t a good way to show your players you are a good sport. Declining to comment or avoiding the press is even worse. Coaches are supposed to be there for their athletes, not themselves, and they should want to promote their players at all times. If you don’t want the press there when you lose, the press may not care to be there when you win. This is especially difficult at the end of the season when athletes’ careers have ended. When a coach won’t talk, it forces the media to go to the players. Understandably, it is hard for them to talk sometimes, knowing their season or career is over. It is a perfect time for the coach to cover for the players and answer all questions so if players don’t want to talk, it is OK. When the press has to get comments from 16-year-olds rather than adults,that isn’t a good sign for the adult. Remember,
you are there to be a leader and a teacher for your athletes. Athletic directors should remind coaches that they should be available for the media after games as well.
ATHLETES In a team sport, it is always good to bring up your teammates during the interview. Obviously you can’t do everything yourself, and it will make your teammates feel better when they are mentioned in a story when they aren’t interviewed. If all you do is talk about yourself, this could rub teammates the wrong way and cause bad chemistry. The best starting player I’ve seen at mentioning teammates is former Plainfield North football player Kapri Bibbs. I think just about every time I interviewed him, his first comment was thanking his offensive line. It also is important not to put down your opponents. Off the top of my head, I don’t remember too many cases of this, but there have been some. The final thing you should be aware of is to not say you are or your team is the best. This is also bulletin board material for opponents and makes you come off cocky to some, even if you are just trying to be confident. The best way to attack this is to say, “When we play our best, we are capable of beating anybody.” That makes people realize your confidence, while not saying you’re the best and nobody
can beat you, you can only beat yourself. While some people understand what you mean, there will always be those who take it the wrong way, and it is better safe than sorry.
MEDIA For those aspiring journalists, it is important to maintain positive relationships with players and coaches.You don’t want to throw them under the bus by putting their worst quotes in there all the time. Use good judgment. A lot of times when a coach talks bad about the refs, I won’t use the quote. If I really agree or that is basically the whole conversation, I probably will, because I have to run something. But if it is said right away so the coach can get it off their chest and move on, more often than not I’ll leave it out. When coaches or athletes make a comment you think could get them in trouble, it might be best to leave it out if you have better options. If it is a weekly paper, you may want to contact a coach the next day to make sure the comment is OK. I remember after an event last year a coach was very upset with his team and said some pretty interesting stuff. Sure it was a great quote and sells papers but it didn’t make him look good and could have gotten him in trouble. I contacted him a couple days later, and he didn’t even >> see TAYLOR | page 13
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Lewis upsets pair of top-10 ranked foes The No. 19 Lewis University men’s basketball team scored 22 of the game’s first 24 points, as the Flyers led from start to finish in the 76-68 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over No. 7 Bellarmine at Neil Carey Arena on Jan. 25. Lewis junior guard Ryan Jackson (Bolingbrook, Ill./RiversideBrookfield) led all scorers with a game-high 23 points and three trifectas, followed by 19 points, six assists and six rebounds from junior point guard Jeff Jarosz (Lyons, Ill./Morton). Flyer junior forward Julian Lewis (Flossmoor, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor) and senior guard Nick Valla (Tinley Park, Ill./Marist) each contributed 12 points apiece in the victory. Jarosz (6 points, 3 assists) and Valla (6 points, 2 three-pointers) proved to be the catalysts for the Flyers in the opening eight minutes, as they combined for 12 of the 22 points during the run. The Knights, who entered Saturday’s contest averaging 83.9 points-per-game, were held to 18 points in the first half and shot 22.2% (6-for-27) from the field, as Lewis took a 39-18 lead into halftime. With the win, Lewis improves
to 15-2 on the campaign and 7-2 in conference action, while the visiting Knights drop to 13-4 overall and 5-4 in GLVC play. The win snaps a nine-game losing streak to the Knights, dating back to January 31, 2009. Bellarmine guard Vance Hall topped the Knights with 13 points, followed by 10 points apiece from reserve forwards Donnie Hale and Josh Derksen. Bellarmine’s leading scorers Keisten Jones (16.3 ppg.) and Jake Thelen (15.6 ppg.) were held to a combined 12 points on the afternoon. With Lewis in control for the majority of the contest, Bellarmine was forced to foul in the second half. Lewis was sent to the charity stripe 34 times in the final stanza and converted 25. The Flyers went to the line so many times in the second half, they only attempted 12 field goals over the final 20 minutes. For the game, the Flyers made 73.8% (31-for-42) of their attempts and their 42 free throws were a season-high. Lewis shot 50.0% (19-for-38) from the field, while the Knights shot 38.3% (23-for-60). Bellarmine did make a late run
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Normally, if I see a coach or player before they go to the locker room, I will ask if I can talk to them now, or if they want to talk to their team first. Overall,if everyone is respectful of one another and their environment, there is no reason for issues like what Sherman has to go through. Right or wrong, you don’t want to be the topic of discussion; you want the team to be that discussion.
remember he said that, and asked if I wouldn’t run it and I didn’t. I’m not in the business to make others look bad. The last thing to be thoughtful of is the emotion right after the game. Always ask to interview the player or coach before automatically sticking a recorder in their face, especially immediately after the game, such as what Erin Andrews did to Sherman.
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in the second half, as they drew within four at 70-66 with 20 seconds left following a threepointer by forward George Suggs (5 points). The Flyers, however, hit all six of their free throw attempts in the waning seconds to preserve the victory. “We were resilient, persevered and hung in there,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said. “We found a way to win against a really good team and we made free throws when we needed to.” A game earlier, the Flyers beat No. 9 Southern Indiana on Jan. 23. Lewis committed a season-low two turnovers and shot 53.3% (16-for-30) in the second half on their way to the 73-63 Great Lakes Valley Conference upset victory over the visiting Screaming Eagles at Neil Carey Arena. That was the fewest miscues by a Flyer team since they had two turnovers against Bellarmine nearly 10 years ago on January 22, 2004. Lewis is one of six
teams in the country that have recorded two or fewer turnovers in a game. “I thought we did a really good job of executing our offense in the second half,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said. “We had good shots, made good decisions and maybe put (Southern Indiana) in positions where they weren’t as good defensively. “I’m proud of our guys,” Trost continued. “It was a heck of an effort against a really, really good team.” Junior guard Ryan Jackson had a game-high 20 points, followed by 15 points, four rebounds and three assists by Jarosz. Lewis had 12 points, three steals and a game-high eight rebounds, while sophomore center Kyle Nelson (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North) finished with 12 points on 6-for-8 shooting with six rebounds, two blocks and two steals. With the win, Lewis improves to 14-2 overall and 6-2 in conference play, while the
visiting Screaming Eagles fall to 14-2 on the campaign and 6-2 in GLVC action. The victory is Lewis’ first over Southern Indiana at Neil Carey Arena in 10 years and it extends the Flyers’ streak of defeating a nationally-ranked team in each of the last four years. USI senior forward Aaron Nelson topped the Screaming Eagles with 14 points, six rebounds and four blocks. He entered Thursday’s contest averaging 20.3 points and 14.2 rebounds-per-game. Senior guard Lawrence Thomas knocked down three treys and finshed with 13 points, while junior guard Gavin Schumann added 11 points and six rebounds in the loss. While the Flyers took care of the ball on Thursday, the Screaming Eagles did not. USI committed 14 turnovers, which led to 16 points for Lewis. The Flyers also pounded the glass, picking up 11 offensive rebounds that led to 19 second chance points.
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Raiders advance to state boys bowling meet By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
Bolingbrook advanced to state for the first time since 2010 Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Andrew Sectional at Orland Bowl. The Raiders were the sixth and final team to qualify for state in the new regional-sectional complex with a 6,240 six-game total. Minooka won with a 6,510. “It means a lot,” Bolingbrook senior Gio Montecinos said. “Our goal is fulfilled. We finally got to state. This makes everything worthwhile. It finally happened.” “To be a senior, it means a lot,” Bolingbrook’s Eric Kramer added. “It is going to be a great experience.The season is not over. It is going to be a fun time.” They were one of just three teams to break 1,000 each game. Despite the consistency, the Raiders were outside of the tip six with just two games to go before posting back-to-back 1,018 games. “We knew where we were and we knew what we had to do,” Montecinos said.“I don’t think we did as well as we wanted to, but we did what we needed to do.” “We were in eighth place and we talked with the team and everyone was getting down,” Kramer said. “We got everyone to be positive and we came back to shoot a couple 1,000s to end it.” For the second week in a row it was fellow senior Matt Rycraft leading the way in his return from injury, finishing with a 1,355 total. “It’s all my mental game now,” Rycraft said. “My teammates were with me throughout the season after missing two months of the season. Any struggles, my teammates helped me out with that on my way back.” Kramer (1,322) and Montecinos
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Bolingbrook’s Eric Kramer rolled a 1,322 to help the Raiders advance to state as a team.
(1,227) also bowled six games. While it was the seniors leading the way, Bolingbrook also got contributions from junior Matt Strzechowski (940 in 5 games), senior Kurt Messenger (774 in 4), freshman Steve Stropkovic (430 in 2) and freshman Cameron Zulfer (192). “I think our experience gave us the ability to help out anyone who needed it,” Rycraft said. “Without our younger guys, I don’t think we would have been here today.” Now that they are going to state, the goal for the Raiders is to make the final day, which is being in the top 12 of 24 teams. The tournament opens Friday at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon and concludes Saturday.
“We want to make it to the second day,” Kramer said. “You never know what could happen though, so hopefully we come out and take first. No matter how far you are out or down, you never give up.” “We want to make it to the second day,” Rycraft said. “We want to show the state what Bolingbrook has to offer. We have to bowl our hearts out, do the best we can and don’t give anything to them, make them work for it.”
ROMEOVILLE The Spartans had a goal of making it to state for the third time in four years when they arrived at the Andrew Sectional Saturday at Orland Bowl.
However, they came up two positions short, finishing eighth with a six-game total of 6,131. The good news is Romeoville will be represented at state this year by senior Dakota Vostry, who finished fourth overall with a 1,372 six-game total. Minooka’s Zach Segatto won the individual title with a 1,503 total, which included a 300 game. “It’s going to be fun down there,” Vostry said of going to state at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon.“I missed it last year and I can’t wait for next week. I will miss the team, I had four good years with them.” Vostry and the team were both on the outside looking in the final two games. That is when Vostry came up bug with games of 255
and 257 to qualify for state. “I knew I needed it,”Vostry said. “As a team I knew we needed two big games, too. I stayed within myself and didn’t get too wild and stayed calm. I threw good shots all day. “The fourth game I threw two bad shots and got two splits.That’s kind of what messed me up. I think I missed a spare there, too. I couldn’t carry the first four games today.” As a freshman, Vostry shot a 2,327 over 12 games, while he finished 31st as a sophomore with a 2,503. He hopes this time at state he can take things to the next level. “I’m going to try to win that singles title,”Vostry said.“I’ve been dreaming about it since I threw my first ball as a high school bowler. I can’t wait to get down there and I can’t wait to bowl. I have to stay within myself, make spares and throw good shots.”
GIRLS Bolingbrook finished third overall in the SWSC with 64 points after shooting a 5,075 at the tournament. Joliet West won the SWSC with 111 points and a 6,016 on the day. The Raiders were paced by Annemarie Schwahn (1,134) and Felicia Montecinos (1,101). Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com
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BOYS BBALL Points Per Game Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook George Sargeant, Maine South Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Corey Evers, Plainfield South Jalen Jackson, JCA Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Grover Anderson, Lockport Andrew Palucki, Maine South Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Evan Hines, Niles West Romeo Magliore, Niles West John Campbell, Lockport Miles Snowden, Plainfield South Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Devin Blake, Downers North Nick Novak, Plainfield East Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Ray Greco, Downers North Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Jake Smith, Minooka Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Shane Murray, Lisle Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Kelly, Westmont Rebounds Per Game Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Jeremy Glavanovits, Lisle Miles Snowden, Plainfield South Josh Smith, Plainfield East Devin Blake, Downers North Zach Trussell, Lisle Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North George Sargeant, Maine South Shane Murray, Lisle Joe Butler, Minooka John Campbell, Lockport Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Shakur Triplett, Bolingbrook Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Logiurato, Westmont Elliot Fizer, Joliet West Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Kelly, Westmont
24.0 20.7 17.5 16.9 16.2 14.3 14.2 14.1 13.5 13.1 13.0 12.6 12.5 12.2 12.1 11.6 11.1 11.6 11.4 11.2 11.1 11.1 10.8 10.6 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.0 10.1 9.0 8.6 8.0 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.5 5.2
Matt Mahlke, Downers North Brad Hund, Plainfield Central Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Tristin Esker, Plainfield East Grover Anderson, Lockport Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Assists Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Logiurato, Westmont Grover Anderson, Lockport Andrew Palucki, Maine South Sean Maloney, Maine South Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook CJ Redmond, Bolingbrook Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Little, Westmont Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Jonny Butler, Minooka Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Jon Arenas, Maine South Isaiah Webster, Plainfield North John Campbell, Lockport Ralph Blakney, Lockport Steals Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Grover Anderson, Lockport Logiurato, Westmont John Campbell, Lockport Corey Evers, Plainfield South Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Andrew Palucki, Maine South Ralph Blakney, Lockport Jon Arenas, Maine South Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Romeo Magliore, Niles West Jonny Butler, Minooka D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Field Goal % Shane Murray, Lisle George Sargeant, Maine South Jeff Washington, Joliet West Julian Torres, Bolingbrook Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Shakur Triplett, Bolingbrook Tristin Esker, Plainfield East Matt Hund, Plainfield Central Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central
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Romeo Magliore, Niles West Bowen Marks, Downers North Jaylandt Gilmer, Lockport Justin Windt, Plainfield Central
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Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Evan Hines, Niles West
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>> STATS, from page 15 Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Jon Arenas, Maine South Adam Alexander, Minooka Free Throw % Caleb deMarigny, Maine South George Sargeant, Maine South Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Odi Audisho, Niles West Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West
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Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Romeo Magliore, Niles West Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Andrew Palucki, Maine South Grover Anderson, Lockport Connor Bielat, Lisle Emin Ademi, Niles West Allias Roberts-Burnett, Joliet West Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central Elliot Fizer, Joliet West Jake Pedrelli, Maine South
.800 .792 .786 .780 .776 .760 .750 .740 .740 .730 .720
Ralph Blakney, Lockport 3-pointers Jalen Jackson, JCA Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Shane Ritter, Plainfield South Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Evan Hines, Niles West Ray Greco, Downers North Andrew Palucki, Maine South Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central Nick Novak, Plainfield East
.718 41 33 26 25 25 23 23 22 18
Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Jake Smith, Minooka Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Jojo Rios, Niles West GIRLS BBALL Points Per Game Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Jaida Green, Downers North Emily Schramek, Benet Emily Eshoo, Benet Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Erin Heide, Minooka Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Sarah Costello, Downers North Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Peyton Winters, Downers North Monica Barefield, Joliet West Elanta Slowik, Maine East Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Kathleen Doyle, Benet Juatece McNear, Joliet Central Rebounds Per Game Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Sarah Costello, Downers North Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Cherish Smith, Romeoville Peyton Winters, Downers North Maria Protic, Maine East Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Sydney Arlis, Minooka Elanta Slowik, Maine East Ty Battle, JCA Assists Sarah Costello, Downers North Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Jaida Green, Downers North Bre Sobotka, Resurrection Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Monica Barefield, Joliet West Taylor Farrell, Resurrection
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Erin Heide, Minooka Lexi Marin, Romeoville Skyle Osborne, Romeoville Kelly Kons, Maine South Sydney Arlis, Minooka Christina Ekhomu, JCA Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection Jnaya Walker, JCA Kathleen Doyle, Benet Steals Sarah Costello, Downers North Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Jaida Green, Downers North Destiny Hollins, Lockport Jnaya Walker, JCA Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Bre Sobotka, Resurrection Kianna Campbell, Lockport Christina Ekhomu, JCA Kailey Foster, Joliet West Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Elanta Slowik, Maine East Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Naomi Mayes, Lockport Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Field Goal % Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Emma Hlavin, Benet Ty Battle, JCA Kyla Creal, Lockport Peyton Winters, Downers North Kendall McDermott, Benet Emilie McGuire, Maine South Free Throw % Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Emily Eshoo, Benet Faith Heitman, Romeoville Alexis Pease, Minooka Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Kelly Kons, Maine South Emily Schramek, Benet 3-pointers Emily Schramek, Benet Emily Eshoo, Benet Erin Heide, Minooka Taylor Farrell, Resurrection
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Hawks take fight out of Bulldogs, now 6-0 in CSL South By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
After playing four competitive games in three days at the Galesburg Martin Luther King tourney, Maine South’s boys basketball team got a bit of an oncourt breather at home against conference opponent Waukegan last Friday. The Hawks led 14-3 after one quarter, 29-8 at intermission, and the Bulldogs didn’t break into double digits until three minutes into the third period. Maine South ended up winning 64-31; the Hawks remain undefeated in the CSL South (6-0) and are 15-5 overall. “After a long weekend, it was great to have us come out as a team and beat them like that,” said senior guard Andrew Palucki, one of three Hawks in double figures with 12 points.“Our guys off the bench are great; they were relaxed. They (Waukegan) still had their starters in and they (reserves) brought it to them so I was really happy for our guys.” Maine South started the game with a 14-0 run, capped by a free throw from junior George Sargeant (13 points). With five minutes to go in the second period, the Hawks upped their lead to 23-4 following a steal and layup by sophomore Jon Arenas, whose 15 points led the team. John Kozak’s putback at the buzzer provided Maine South with its halftime cushion. “I thought we played really well,” said Maine South coach Tony Lavorato. “I thought we rebounded well,and we really got the ball up the floor in transition. Execution is still getting better little by little, but I’m really happy with where we’re at. “Waukegan is a very athletic and well-coached team.It’s one of those (games) where I guarantee you they were off a little bit. We always talk about that you control what you can control, and I was really proud about how our kids kept playing.” Lavorato also is proud of the
way senior Sean Maloney has stepped up in place of starting point guard Caleb deMarigny, who’s been out with mono since mid-January. “He’s been doing it unbelievable job,” Lavorato said “Sean is one of those kids that’s played point guard his whole life. One of the things he’s done is that he’s played more minutes than he’s played all year so he had to get his wind and he had to slow himself down and stay out of foul trouble. Now he’s running it and you’re starting to see him get that swagger back.” Maloney, who’s started the past six games in deMaringy’s absence, said the Hawks’ condensed schedule during the MLK tourney helped him settle into the role. Although the Hawks didn’t win the tourney, they went 3-1 over a 72-hour period. “Right away there was so much going on in my head,” Maloney said. “But after the weekend when we had four games in three days, we were able to see everything that teams run against us, so now I’m calming down, I think, and I’m getting into the sets better.” deMarigny sat on the bench in street clothes last Friday. Lavorato said he may begin taking part in non-contact drills, but that’s all for now. “Mono is a liver sickness, but it also is inflammation of the spleen,” Lavorato said. “The spleen is what the big problem is. If he gets contact on the spleen when it’s swollen and it explodes, now we’ve got major surgery. Anybody with mono has to have no contact until the spleen goes back to normal; it’s usually a minimum of three weeks. “But I think when he starts feeling better, which is now, he may come back. He’s going to shoot, he’s going to do some conditioning, but not contact stuff until his spleen goes down to normal.” The Hawks hosted Highland
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George Sargeant scored 13 points in Maine South’s 64-31 win over Waukegan.
Park in a CSL crossover game Tuesday night, and then hit the road Friday night to face New Trier (12-8, 2-4).The Trevians gave Evanston—which sits in second place in the CSL South—a run for its money before losing to the Wildkits last Friday.
MLK Shootout Maine South, the defending
champions of the Galesburg Martin Luther King tournament, finished 3-2 overall at this year’s tourney, won by the host Silver Streaks. The Hawks concluded the tourney on MLK Day with games against Galesburg in the morning and Eisenhower in the afternoon. Galesburg upended the Hawks,
62-47, as the Silver Streaks jumped on Maine South early, taking a 14-7 first-quarter lead. Palucki tallied 14 points, Sargeant 12 and Davis Neilands 10. The Hawks rebounded that afternoon with a 70-50 triumph over Eisenhower. Sargeant dropped in 24 points, while Palucki had 15 and Arenas 13. mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Real Estate & Business
dave says
Don’t neglect to pay the IRS this tax season Don’t become a blip on the government’s radar screen by being late with payments Dear Dave, My husband has his own business installing windows. As a result, we now have IRS and state tax debt. We’re managing the payments, but where should these debts be placed in the debt snowball plan?
happens. The IRS can actually take your money without suing you. So, you don’t want to become a blip on their radar screen by being late with payments. Get it cleaned up as quickly as possible, Olivia. You don’t want to mess around with these Olivia
Dear Olivia, I don’t usually cheat on the smallest to largest progression of the debt snowball, but I’d recommend moving these debts to the top of the list. Both state and federal taxes come with ridiculous penalties and interest rates, and the authorities at either level have virtually unlimited power at their disposal to screw with your life if something bad
guys! —Dave
Check on the checking account Dear Dave, My husband died eight years ago, and I never closed his bank accounts that were opened when we lived in another state. We lived in Florida before
moving to Oregon. I didn’t probate the estate, and he did not have a will. I’m trying to work with the banks to get this settled, but they’re giving me the runaround. Do you have any advice? Melinda Dear Melinda, The first thing you need to do is contact an attorney who handles estate planning. If the accounts were opened in Florida, but you both lived in Oregon at the time of his death, technically the estate would be probated in Oregon. That may be what has to happen. If so, a judge would appoint you as executor. As executor, you can close the accounts and disperse any money to the rightful heir— which is you. Be prepared, though. It may take somewhere between $250 and $500 in attorney fees and court costs to make this happen. If you’re lucky, you might get a simple motion from the
Both state and federal taxes come with ridiculous penalties and interest rates, and the authorities at either level have virtually unlimited power at their disposal to screw with your life if something bad happens. court that would cost you next to nothing. But find a good estate planning attorney who knows Oregon law inside and out. Estate laws and probate laws differ from state to state, and Florida and Oregon both have some weird laws in these areas. This probably seems like a lot of trouble, but you have to remember the banks are simply trying to protect themselves and follow the law. Anyone could walk in with a death certificate (they’re public record), and claim to be an heir. So, they have to have a court document in order to avoid any potential liability.
I’m sorry for your loss, Melinda. I know it still hurts after all this time, but you need to address this as soon as possible. I’m sure it’s what your husband would have wanted. —Dave
*Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 170 Garden Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Residential). On the 13th day of February, 2014, 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: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff V. Alvin Trent; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 13 CH 1684 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 5/151507(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 14-13-09353 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 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 406 Langford Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Residential). On the 27th day of February, 2014, 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: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff V. Emmanuel M. Quaye Sr. a/k/a Emmanuel Quaye Sr.; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 10 CH 2916 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 5/151507(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 5/151512(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 14-10-12303 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 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
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BOLINGBROOK
BOLINGBROOK
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. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )
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. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff,
Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff,
vs.
vs.
Alvin Trent; et. al. Defendant. No. 13 CH 1684
Emmanuel M. Quaye Sr. a/k/a Emmanuel Quaye Sr.; et. al. Defendant. No. 10 CH 2916
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 6th day of November, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 13th day of February, 2014, 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 73 IN CINNAMON CREEK UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF LOTS 3 AND 6 OF SCHOOL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 19, 1971 AS DOCUMENT R71-5666, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 3, 1971 AS DOCUMENT R71-21037, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 170 Garden Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 02-16-102-037
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 13th day of November, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 27th day of February, 2014, 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 9 IN BLOCK 12 IN WINSTON WOODS UNIT NO. TWO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, AND THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1970, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R7017089, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 406 Langford Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 02-02-204-014
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.
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.
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.
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 14-13-09353 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County
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 14-10-12303 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County
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Great gifts for current and future college students Here are a few ideas to brighten the bookshelves and desks of your favorite scholars Whether the students in your life are in high school and dreaming about their future majors, or in the middle of their college careers, you can shower them with gifts that quench their thirst for knowledge and foster their academic interests. Stumped? Here are a few ideas to brighten the bookshelves and desks of your favorite scholars: maKe crammIng easIer For dorm dwellers, book lights are crucial. When roomies are snoozing, night owls can use a book light that attaches to the pages of the book, or a task light that sits atop the desk, to keep studying in an unobtrusive manner. Consider creating a care package full of snacks. But skip the junk food and instead fill
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U.S. News & World Report ranks USF programs Highlight included USF being ranked 5th nationally in “Student Engagement Category” According to U.S. News & World Report, online learning is fast becoming an integral part of all types of education, including higher education, and consumers are hungry for information related to online degrees. That is why in addition to ranking schools as it has done for years, U.S. News is now ranking online programs. In its recently-released “Best Online Programs” listing, the University of St. Francis (USF) was once again recognized for top performance.USF’s online graduate programs in both education and business were the top among Illinois private schools ranked, and USF’s online programs in nursing were sixth among Illinois private schools ranked. While this was the second year in a row for high honors for the College of Business and Health Administration (COBHA), it was a first for USF’s College of
Education. A highlight included USF being ranked 5th nationally (of 195 schools) in the “Student Engagement Category,” which includes criteria such as national accreditation, best practices, graduation and retention rates and class size. According to the U.S. News & World Report website, “Much like in a classroom setting, quality online graduate education programs grant aspiring teachers and educational administrators opportunities to readily interact with their instructors and fellow classmates. In turn, instructors are not only accessible and responsive, but they are also tasked with helping to create an experience rewarding enough that students stay enrolled and complete their degrees in a reasonable amount of time.” Deans Chris Clott (COBHA) and John Gambro (COE) were thrilled
usf was one of the earlIest onlIne educators In IllInoIs. we are proud of our abIlIty to offer top notch onlIne graduate busIness programs that meet the needs of busy worKIng people In IllInoIs and around the country.” - dean chriS clott (coBha)
about the announcement. “USF was one of the earliest online educators in Illinois.We are proud of our ability to offer top notch online graduate business programs that meet the needs of busy working people in Illinois and around the country,” said Clott. Gambro added, “The College of Education’s online programs are designed to provide students with exemplary learning experiences that provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to be outstanding educators. Courses challenge and engage the students
in the learning process and offer them an opportunity to interact with other professionals and exceptional faculty members. This ranking validates our efforts and indicates that our programs are meeting the needs of our students and the school districts in which they serve.” The primary online graduate education program at USF is the M.S. in Teaching & Learning. This degree provides the opportunity for a school district or cohort of teachers to select a concentration of courses designed to meet specific areas of interest and academic needs. The program assists teachers and administrators to address the myriad of issues and
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needs which school communities face in a climate of evolving standards, curriculum change, school improvement and strategic planning efforts. The University of St. Francis in Joliet serves 3,400 students nationwide, offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in arts and science, business, education, nursing, health care and social work.
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