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Student brings BB gun to BHS by laura KatausKas Staff reporter Long considered a headache, proposed changes for I-55 and Weber Road have been in discussion for years and now Phase 1 of a study to redirect traffic is nearly complete with plans for specific improvement to decrease delays by 60 percent underway. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is conducting the project. Representatives from Will County, the Village of Bolingbrook, and the Village of Romeoville have been invited to take part in the stakeholder involvement process on this section of road that sees 150,000 vehicles per day.

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Student brought a BB gun to Bolingbrook High School to retaliate against a teacher who gave him a bad grade

PROPOSED ‘DIVERGING-DIAMOND- INTERCHANGE

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

WEBER ROAD

“CROSSED-OVER” THROUGH MOVEMENT ON WEBER ROAD “CROSSED-BACK” THROUGH MOVEMENT ON WEBER ROAD RIGHT-TURN MOVEMENT ONTO FREEWAY RAMP UNOPPOSED LEFT-TURN MOVEMENT ONTO FREEWAY RAMP

OpERaTIONS BENEfITS >>>>>>>>>>>

SIGNAL-CONTROLLED CROSSOVER SIGNAL-CONTROLLED OFF RAMP PEDESTRIAN-ACTUATED SIGNAL

• 2040 dIvergIng DIaMOND COMpaRED TO 2040 standard dIamond:

— pM DElay REDuCED 61% northbound weber; 42% SOuTHBOuND wEBER;

• left turns and rIght TuRNS ONTO TO RaMpS “fREE-flOw”

— aM DElay REDuCED 91% NORTHBOuND wEBER; 39% SOuTHBOuND wEBER;

• waItIng reduced by use of two-phase sIgnals

• overhead sIgnIng to dIrect drIvers

A 14-year-old student brought a BB gun to Bolingbrook High School to retaliate against a teacher who gave him a bad grade, forcing the school into a hard lockdown before the student was secured minutes later. Bolingbrook Police Lt. Mike Rompa said the male student confronted a teacher about a grade he received and then threatened the teacher with a BB gun while inside a classroom during a passing period at approximately 8:30 a.m. Jan. 30. The student then fled to a restroom where he was secured by police. Rompa said officers were able to determine the student acted alone. Police >> See BHS | page 2

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Thief makes off with trailer full of tires A shipping container worth more than $400,000 was stolen from the Tireco Company sometime between Jan. 10 and Jan. 13 on the 700 block of Gateway Drive. Bolingbrook Police Lt. Mike Rompa said a lock was cut to a >> BHS, from page 1 then checked the school, and the lockdown was lifted three minutes later. The student was taken into custody, and the Will County State’s Attorney, Juvenile Division, approved charges for felony disorderly conduct and aggravated assault. Under their direction, he was then transported to the River Valley Youth Detention Facility for processing and further medical evaluation. A Parent Link message was

secured gate, and most likely the offenders hooked up to it and drove away. The container held more than 1,300 vehicle tires, valued at $417,000. The incident remains under investigation.

sent by Superintendent James Mitchem Jan.30 stating,“… Due to the swift reaction of our security team, staff, and students the entire incident lasted approximately six minutes. The student was promptly taken into custody and no staff or students were harmed. We want to assure you that the safety of students and staff is our number one priority and every precaution was taken. Additional supports will be provided for students and staff at Bolingbrook High School and at all other district schools as needed.”

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Embrace the season with Winterfest Event will include various activities including WEB snowshoeing, ice skating, crafts, face LINKS painting, and a photo booth By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

There’s more to snow than just shoveling—time to enjoy the season with Winterfest, a free event for the whole family. The Bolingbrook Park District and Fountaindale Public Library have teamed up to present a mix of indoor and outdoor activities to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. Feb. 8 on library grounds at 300 W. Briarcliff. The event presented in partnership with Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital will include various activities include snowshoeing, ice skating, crafts, face painting, and a photo booth. Catch live reindeer, a DJ or relax at the firepit campfire or

take your hand at the snowball slingshot or hockey slap shot. The Bookmobile will also be parked outside and as long as weather permits Ashbury’s will be outside selling items like chili and pizza. Stop by Studio 300 for the Freeze Frame Photo Booth and then attend Cozy Comfort Foods and learn how to make tasty winter soups, stews, and more. Teens, don’t miss the special craft or Open Game Play, which includes board games, Giant Jenga, and video games in the Vortex. Brook’s Cafe will also be selling treats, including a themed cookie and beverage. This is the third annual Winterfest but the first time the library and park districts have

Please visit either the library or Bolingbrook Park District website for more information about the event at www.fountaindale.org or www.bolingbrookparks.org.

joined forces. Conscious of being a community partner the park district contacted the library about teaming up, said Dan Leahy, marketing and communications manager for the park district. “As we plan for events and programs we look at the library as a partner who shares the same demographics and thought we could expand our reach out into the community and include the participation of even more residents, taking advantage of the sheer size of their facility,” said Leahy. The district expects to see 800 visitors for the event.

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Local dentists offer free dental care “Give Kids a Smile” program is designed to provide free dental services to children in need By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Local dentists are teaming up to offer free dental care and help kids share the smile they deserve. A national program started by the American Dental Association, the “Give Kids a Smile” program is designed to provide free dental services to children in need. Children of Will County, kindergarten through 5th grade, who cannot otherwise afford dental care, may receive free dental care at participating volunteer dental offices. “Proper dental care throughout your life is so important,”said Janna Penhale of Associated Orthodontics. “Kids suffer with cavities, gingivitis and other painful ailments that can be avoided with

appointment opportunities

Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thomas Streitz, D.D.S. 1711 Campbell Street, Joliet

Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carillon Family Dental 450 N. Weber Road, RomeovillE

Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valley View Dental 441 N. Weber Road, Romeoville

Feb. 7, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Gianno Dental 15724 S. Route 59, Plainfield

ALL Feb., by Appt. - Plainfield Pediatric Dentistry 24023 W. Lockport St., Plainfield

Feb. 7, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Zale, Foster and Ruginis 856 N. State Street, Lockport

Throughout Feb., by Appt. Zale Family Dentistry 2081 Calistoga Drive, New Lenox

proper dental care. Every child, regardless of income, should have the opportunity to go to a dentist and maintain a healthy smile. This program allows the dentists of Will County to give back to their community and offer this service to those who are in need.” Seven dentists throughout Will County are participating in the program and will do as much work as they can in a one-hour appointment time, including cleanings, fillings, etc. For more information or to sign up for the program, contact Maureen at the Will

County Dental Society at (815) 901-3436. A registration form must be completed and an appointment must be made. The following dentists are participating in the program. The American Dental Association began the Give Kids A Smile program in 2003 as a way for dentists to join with others in the community to provide dental services to underserved children. The program initially began as a one-day event in February, but has since grown to local and national events year-round.

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The Bolingbrook Park District and Fountaindale Public Library have teamed up to present a mix of indoor and outdoor activities to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. Feb. 8 on library grounds at 300 W. Briarcliff.

The library drive-thru will be closed for the day to allow easier access to the parking lot and additional space for activities.

A shuttle will be available from Brooks Middle School so attendees are encouraged to park there.

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>> DIRECTION, from page 1 The study area encompasses two miles of Weber Road starting at 119th Street continuing south past and including the I-55 interchange to 135th Street. Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said decisions regarding the Weber Road bridge interchange should begin soon based on the last successful public hearing held late last year. IDOT has since awarded $10 million in contracts for the next phase of the project which entails

preparation of the contract plans to small and minority businesses, Knight E/A, Inc. and Thomas Engineering Group. The total construction cost for the I-55 and Weber Road improvement project is estimated at $97 million. “When and if funding becomes available, construction might begin on the bridge along with the widening of Weber Road from 115th Street in Bolingbrook, south to 135th Street in Romeoville. State Rep.Natalie Manley,D-Joliet, recently passed a bill aiming to cut some of the red tape holding back the proposed Interstate 55 and Weber Road Interchange and is continually advocating to move the project forward. According to IDOT plans, Phase 1 of the study determined an alternative to the current traffic pattern, showing a reconfiguration of the interchange at I-55 to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) that will be designed to improve operations, capacity and safety. It is anticipated that this new innovative interchange will reduce congestion by providing free-flow turning movements onto the freeway (both left and right-turns).It

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improves safety by eliminating leftturn movement conflicts. Capacity could be increased by as much as 20 percent and delay decreased by as much as 60 percent. Plans show when driving the Diverging Diamond Interchange that when approaching the traffic signal,Weber Road will curve to the left. Cars will be guided through the intersection and crossed to the left side of the road with opposing traffic on the right side. Entering onto I-55 will be a “free flow” left turn, meaning no need to stop. Through traffic will pass the next signal and shift back to the right side.Opposing traffic will now be on the left side. Traffic exiting I-55 will be controlled with a traffic

signal. Left-turns onto Weber Road will be similar to turning left onto a one-way street. Right turns to and from Weber Road and the I-55 ramp in either direction will be similar to the exiting interchange. IDOT reports that the interchange provides access to a fast growing area that has doubled in population over the past 20 years, supporting Bolingbrook and Romeoville employment trends in freight transportationdependent sectors accounting for approximately 24 to 28 percent of all jobs in each community. “The construction and the widening will be a terrible inconvenience since there aren’t any good alternative roads during

construction but we hope to see construction in three years and be driving it in five years,” said Claar. Phase II engineering, land acquisition, construction and engineering for this project is included in IDOT’s fiscal year 20142019 Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Program but is contingent upon the sale of approximately 200 acres of unused property currently owned by the Illinois Department of Corrections. Former state representative Brent Hassert worked to outline that the sale proceeds of the vacant Statesville property be used to fund the project. The sale of the property has yet to materialize.

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900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Presented by Valley View School Make Valentines Cards and Plainfield School Districts. at Romeoville 6:30 to FREE Admission! Everyone is 8:15 p.m. at the Romeoville invited! Local resources for Colleges, Family Branch Library, 201 West everyone: Food Pantries, Normantown Road, Romeoville. Recreation, Contact: Beverly Krakovec Hospitals, Bilingual Services 815-552-4225 bkrakovec@ Available, Libraries, Employment whiteoaklibrary.org Love is in Assistance, Financial Resources, the air and who doesn’t want Mental Health Services and to receive a special Valentine’s Emergency Assistance. Questions Day card? Now you can make about the event may be directed three gorgeous cards, plus a gift to the Community Resource Fair bag and tag all in one fun-filled Voice Mail Hotline at 815-886crafting session. This program 7246, ext. 800 for English & Ext. is for adults and is limited to 15 801 for Spanish. participants. Please sign-up early. Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post Location: Romeoville Branch 5917 meeting. 7 p.m. at 201Meeting Room A - Main Level B Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. The group’s Charter was recently FEBRUARY 9 approved and officers installed in Community Service Council December 2013. Benefit Brunch & Auction. FEBRUARY 22 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joseph & Sarah Levy Center,251 Canterbury Trivia Craze Fundraiser. Lane, Bolingbrook. Brunch and 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Lockport auction to benefit Community American Legion Hall, 15052 Service Council of Northern Will Archer Ave. Presented by the County. Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce and Tri County SRA. FEBRUARY 12 Trivia Craze is all about fun - fun 2014 Community Resource competition where teams battle Fair. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at to see who has the greatest Romeoville Recreation Center, 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 is welcome to attend this support group.We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Please visit Meetup.com to RSVP http:// www.meetup.com/AnxietyPanic-Attack-Support-Group-OfBolingbrook-Naper/. American Sign Language interpreted Mass is offered at St. Francis of Assisi, 1501 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook every Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Power Connection’s LARGE FOOD PANTRY. Open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping experience. For a $20

THE BUGLE FEBRUARY 6, 2014 5 donation you can shop the aisles thepowerconection.org of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & Power Connection Forklift vegetables. You will also receive classes at 999 Remington a pre-selected bag of meat. Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. There is no income verification We offer a one week class for and ALL residents of Illinois are forklift certification, you must welcome.The Resale Connection be able to read/write fluent is also open from 9a.m. to 6:45 English. $50 fuel fee due by start p.m. on those Mondays. We of class. Call Power Connection carry clothing for men/women/ at (630) 679-6899, or visit www. children as well as household thepowerconection.org. items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more! Cleaning Tween Scene. Tuesdays 4 to 5 out your house? We accepts p. m. at the Romeoville Branch donations Monday-Thursday,9am- Library, 201 West Normantown 4pm. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit Road, Romeoville. Do you enjoy www.thepowerconnection.org hanging out at the library? for more information/services Well, come to Tween Scene! available such as our Extension Each session we’ll have fun Food Pantry, Computer Classes, things to do like games, science, Forklift Classes. Volunteer anime, manga, and crafts. For opportunities also available to children 8-12. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s serve your community. Services Department for more Power Connection Computer information. Classes. Classes begin at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Preschool Playtime. 10:30 Bolingbrook.General or Microsoft a.m. on Thursdays at the Branch Library, Word classes are offered. Cost is Romeoville $30. Call Power Connection at 201 West Normantown Road, (630) 679-6899, or visit www. Romeoville.

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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.

Dezhon Crockett, 19, 1454 Hawk Lane, was arrested at 6:56 a.m.Jan.13 and charged with criminal trespass to property and resisting a peace officer on the 200 block N. Weber Road.

Officers were called to Meijer, 755 E. Boughton Road, for the report of a retail theft at 8:46 a.m. Jan. 16. Subject

placed numerous packages of Nicorette gum in a store basket and exited without paying. Loss valued at $522.

Valerie Stanton, 38, 572 Larkspur Drive was arrested at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 17 and charged with retail theft at Kohlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1138 W. Boughton Road.

Taylor Noble, 24, 352 Pheasant Chase Drive, was arrested at 2:23 a.m. Jan. 18 and charged with improper lane usage, no insurance, DUI and possession of cannabis, following a traffic stop at Boughton Road and Delaware Drive.

Officers were called to the 300 block of Deering Lane for the report of a residential burglary. A game system and backpack were taken between 12:30 and 9:30 a.m. Jan. 18. Loss valued at $400.

Gerald Chamberlain, 44, 2023 20th Ave., Broadview, was arrested Jan. 18 and charged with theft on the 600 block of W. Crossroads Road, after taking merchandise from the business between 4:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Michael Medeiros, 19, 4 Vermont Circle,was arrested at 3:12 p.m. Jan. 19 and charged with obstructing, resisting a

peace officer, aggravated battery and aggravated assault. In addition, Charles Toliver III, 25, 231 Charlotte Lane was charged with aggravated assault, resisting a peace officer and battery, following a traffic stop at Bedford Drive and Rockhurst Road.

Shanna Johnson, 33, 217 Green Mountain Drive, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. Jan. 19 for hit and run, DUI and speeding, following a traffic stop.

Officers were called to the 300 block of Whitewater Drive for the report of a residential burglary. Suspect entered the residence between

1:30 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. Jan. 19 and took a TV, DVD player and assorted infant clothing. Officers were dispatched to a business on the 200 block of W. Crossroads Parkway. Unknown subject removed various Apple products between Jan. 13 and Jan. 20. Loss valued at $2,300.

Zachary Rahn, 23, 2733 Weeping Willow Drive, Lisle, was arrested at 12:56 a.m. Jan. 22 and charged with DUI, improper turn at intersection and possession of cannabis, following a traffic stop at Route 53 and Royce Road.

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On Jan. 9, 2013, I was sworn in shortage of financial experts seated Have a question or comment about this column? as the state Representative of the in the General Assembly… and it feel free to send us an email at 98th House District. I was one shows. We may not be an exciting nmanley@buglenewspapers.com of large group of new, bunch, but have a skill incoming freshmen that set that Illinois needs took the oath of office desperately. the truth. that day. In the blink of F r e q u e n t l y, One day, a well-respected an eye a year has gone legislation starts off local businessman and I had by, and as I reflect on as an idea, a story, or an impromptu conversation as what has transpired, I a thought in passing we found ourselves ushered think about some of that someone shares into the basement of a banquet the things I learned. as you talk to them hall while tornado sirens were These are some of my at their door or at a sounding above. After sharing observations. There are Rep. Natalie Manley town hall meeting. some concerns with the state, he plenty more that I will (D-Joliet) 98th The legislator is the reassured me, “Just do the right share over time, but for District messenger. Several thing, and everything will work now, here are just a few – in no bills I carried, now law, came from out OK.” I was surprised, though particular order: people right here in Will County. that has always been my modus People don’t differ along party Springfield is an unusual place. operandi, that hearing it from lines as often as they do by region. It is chaotic, it’s loud, and it’s someone else would leave such Wait a minute … I thought all not Will County. In an effort to an impression. the Democrats and Republicans remain grounded and connected Compromise and bipartisanship are warring factions and literally to real life, I often make phone are how things get done. While spend all day screaming and calls to constituents while I’m in in many ways, Springfield is yelling at each other? Turns out Springfield. So, don’t be surprised gridlocked, it has not been my the “D” or the “R” matters less than if I call you. experience in every situation. the longitude and latitude of your Being a legislator is a full-time Some of my bills were chief district. job, that is, if you want to represent co-sponsored by Republicans That being said, the Democrats your constituents properly. I because it was an important and and Republicans vote unanimously spend half the year in Springfield positive piece of legislation for on many pieces of legislation. and the other half getting to know Illinois. It helps, if you leave your Turns out that our constituents the people in the district, and ego at the door and do things for have a lot of the same needs. understanding their issues. Any the right reasons (see #8). Accountants look at things legislator that has ever said this Government can work. I’ve differently from other people. is a part time job … wasn’t doing seen it. It isn’t always pretty, but if There are a lot of lawyers in the their job. you try hard, and do things for the General Assembly, and though Truth and transparency are right reason, you can really help they are great at dissecting laws paramount. That is what people people… and that’s what this job and mincing words, not all of want, but sometimes they get mad is all about. them understand how numbers when you tell them what they Next time: My thoughts on the work. Accountants do. We have a don’t want to hear… even if it is State of the State Address.

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INSIDE: Raiders playing everyone this season as new system goes in place, page 12; Rydberg second in the nation, page 13

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Raiders unlucky 13th and miss cut By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Bolingbrook sat in third place after the morning session Friday at the state meet at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon and were in prime position to challenge the leaders. However, the Raiders struggled in the afternoon and finished the day in unlucky 13th place with a 6,073 total. The top 12 schools advanced to Saturday. The Raiders were still represented Saturday as senior Eric Kramer was one of the top 30 individuals not on qualifying teams after he rolled a 1,296. Kramer was consistent throughout the first day, throwing a 676 in the morning and a 620 in the afternoon. On Saturday Kramer shot a 641 in the morning and through a 648 in the afternoon, fueled by a 279, for a 2,585 total, good for 27th overall. “It was just about being consistent and picking up spares,” Kramer said. “I left a lot of 10-pins and I only missed one. I am pretty proud because I’m a senior and to make it that far is an accomplishment for me. I was hoping to stick with the team the whole time. While that didn’t happen, they all came out and supported me Saturday.” As a team the Raiders put up games of 1,072, 1,142 and 1,063 for a 3,277 total to put themselves in third place.

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Bolingbrook finished 13th in the state.

An afternoon injury to senior Matt Rycraft, who won the regional individual title, led the team at the sectional and had a team-best 698 score in the morning, seemed to get Bolingbrook off its game as it could only shoot scores of 943, 903

and 950 in the afternoon. “I thought we were looking good in practice for the afternoon,” Kramer said. “Then we missed a couple spares early and Rycraft slipped on the approach and got hurt. From there, the chemistry

started going down. Me and Gio (Montecinos) tried to keep the guys heads up. We were all pretty down about it. I wouldn’t rather go out there with any other team.They are my team. It was a fun time.” Losing Rycraft was a big loss,

but the Raiders were in a position to overcome the adversity, but couldn’t get over the hump. “There’s no excuses to drop all the way to 13th,” Kramer said. >> see MISS | page 15

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Raiders take unique approach to season By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Alexis Cowan and the Bolingbrook reserves have had a lot of floor time this season.

As a high school varsity coach putting his stamp on the Bolingbrook girls basketball program, Chris Smith has a unique approach to getting his players to buy into the program. Through the first 10 games of the season, as well as in some since then, Smith made sure all 14 rostered players saw floor time in every game. “All 14 girls have played in (many) of the games,” Smith said.“That is tough because I am probably sacrificing some girls minutes just to get everyone playing time. I am hoping that it pays off come regional, sectional and hopefully supersectional. If I need that 13th girl to come in and play, she will have played minutes so it won’t be new to her. That is my philosophy on how I am building this thing. Of the 14 girls, we don’t have very many with varsity experience.” Because of that, Smith has made sure he has been able to see what his full roster can do when given time. “It helps us be more as a unit because when everyone plays, we all get a chance to show what we can do and that benefits us as a whole,” said senior forward Sharrett Fisher. “It is important for us to know that we are all going to get into the game and that we have to go out there and lay it all on the floor so you don’t let your teammates down. It also boosts everyone’s confidence knowing that we are going to play.” Fisher said the team understands the line between being competitive with each

other and being individual players. “We are very competitive at practice,” she said. “We all want to do well individually, but we know that we can’t be individual players because we know that is the one way we won’t succeed. The goal for the team is to play together.” Senior guard Destiny Nash believes it benefits the whole team with the reserves playing as much as they do “It helps us all as a team that we all get in there,” Nash said. “It is a good experience for us because not every team has the chance for everyone to play. It shows that it takes a team to win and that there is no I in team. When we win a game, it doesn’t take one player or two players, it takes a whole team.” That was evident last Saturday at Chicago State University when the Raiders beat Morgan Park 55-53. Smith has shown in tight games that he will shorten the bench and all of the players are happy with the ability to have a chance to work their way into that rotation. “It is a blessing that we all have a chance to get in there and we all have a chance to show coach what we can do,” Nash said. “It makes a difference to see the fruits of our labor. It takes a lot of work and it good to know that our work is rewarded.” For the players who will be back next season, the floor time may be even more of an advantage. “We play with everyone, we bond together and with all of us juniors playing together, we are really getting to grow together,” said junior forward Alecia Gulledge.“We will be that much more ready for next season. It will help us a lot having the chemistry already and that will really help. It really helps that everyone is able to come in and be ready.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Rydberg places second in nation By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Valley View School District and Plainfield resident Paige Rydberg has had a good deal of success in recent years. But the 14-year old took things to the next level Jan. 5-6 when she placed second in the Novice Ladies Division in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Boston, MA. It was her second time competing in the national championships and her best finish after taking fifth last year. Her experience last year helped her this time around. “I moved up a level and definitely had a better year overall,” Rydberg said. “This year was a little harder, but it was fun to watch all the others skate.Last year’s experience definitely did help.” “It absolutely helped,” Rydberg’s coach, Mary Alice Antensteiner said. “She got taller and was physically and mentally much more in control this year.” Rydberg was in first place after the short program with a score of 45.16. In the long program she was third with 80.50 points for a total of 125.66. Vivian Le of Dallas won with a 138.06 total. “I was in the lead after the short program, but that doesn’t mean much,” Rydberg said. “It definitely helps though. There were some more nerves and more and less pressure, because I did have a little advantage. >> see SECOND | page 15

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Valley View’s Paige Rydberg placed second in the nation in the Novice Ladies Division at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

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Sports

Lewis men and women beat St. Joseph’s The No. 17 Lewis University men’s basketball team turned in a workman-like effort against Saint Joseph’s on Saturday (Feb. 1), as the Flyers pounded the glass, took care of the ball and knocked down their free throws for the 8576 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over the host Pumas at Scharf Fieldhouse.

“(Scharf Fieldhouse) is a tough place to play,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said. “Every time we come here, its a battle and I didn’t expect anything less (today). “I thought we fought hard and we competed,”Trost continued.“It was a good team win today.” Flyer junior guard Ryan Jackson

(Bolingbrook, Ill./RiversideBrookfield) made the most of his time at the charity stripe, as the Bolingbrook, Ill., native drained 13-of-14 free throws and finished with a game-high 28 points. Jackson was 7-for-15 from the field and added six rebounds in the win. Lewis sophomore center

Kyle Nelson (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North) collected his first career double-double, as he had 16 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, seven of which were of the offensive variety. Lewis now has nine double-doubles as a team in 2013-14, which is the most by a Flyer squad since the 2009-10 campaign. Lewis junior forward Julian Lewis (Flossmoor,Ill./HomewoodFlossmoor) posted 11 points, while junior reserve guard Gabe Williams (Chicago, Ill./Farragut) tied a season-high with 10 points in the win. With the win, Lewis improves to 16-3 on the campaign and 8-3 in GLVC action, while the host Pumas fall to 4-17 overall and 1-10 in conference play. The win is the Flyers’ eighth road victory of the season, which is the most by a Lewis team since the 2001-02 campaign. Saint Joseph’s junior guard Cameron Vines led the Pumas with 27 points on 11-for-20 shooting. Puma sophomore guard Dawson Gore drained five threepointers and finished with 20 points on the afternoon. Lewis enjoyed a 40-23 advantage in rebounds, turned the ball over nine times and converted 85.7% (30-for-35) of their free throw attempts. The Flyers shot 48.1% (26-for-54) from the field, while Saint Joseph’s made 44.8% (26-

for-58) of their shots. • A steal with 34 seconds left in regulation by Lewis University guard Kristin Itschner (Metamora, Ill./Peoria Notre Dame) proved to be the pivotal defensive stop the No. 20 women’s basketball team needed to wrap up a 7973 victory over Saint Joseph’s University on Saturday (Feb. 1) at Scharf Fieldhouse. The squads had battled for the upper hand and knotted the contest five times, the last at 73all with 1:13 left in the game on a jumper by Saint Joseph’s Tonisha Sanders. Brawner-Henley rebounded a blocked shot and was able to power up for the layup to give the Flyers a 75-73 lead before Itschner collected the steal to seal the Flyers victory. Redshirt sophomore guard Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) and Brawner-Henley both then hit a pair of free throws to put the game away. The Flyers improve to 16-3 on the season and 10-1 in Great Lakes Valley Conference action while the Pumas fall to 5-13 on the year and 3-7 against league opponents. “We knew it was going to be a tough game,”Lewis head women’s basketball coach Lisa Carlsen said. “Scharf Fieldhouse is always a tough place to play and it’s huge to come away with a win.”

Sports >> MISS, from page 11 “That’s why they call it a team. We shouldn’t drop 10 places because of one bowler, that is why it is a team sport. If one guy goes down, we have to pick him up.” Montecinos shot a 1,248 and Matt Strzechowski added a 1,218 in six games Friday. • Dakota Vostry completed his high school career Saturday at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon by confirming his legacy as one of the most successful athletes in recent school history. The senior placed third in the state with a 2,841 total over 12 games, good for a 236.8 average and All-State honors, which went to the top 12 bowlers. “Overall I’m really happy with how I bowled this weekend,” Vostry said. “Third place is fine with me. I just wish my team could have come down with me.” >> SECOND, from page 13 “I did everything clean and I didn’t make any mistakes. I had to more triple jumps this year, but I have been doing them all season.” “She did fantastic,” Antensteiner said. “She was all business from the moment we walked in. Her practices were flawless. She had two great programs and it was a huge accomplishment.” There are no more competitions until the summer from Rydberg, but she will be traveling for ice shows in New York and Wyoming. When she does return to the

Lincoln-Way West’s Josh Glover won with a 2,967, while Jacobs’ Brandon Biondo was second with a 2,878. Vostry was consistent throughout the tournament, breaking the 200 mark every game, which helped him work his way up the leaderboard. “I just focused on hitting my mark,” Vostry said. “I had a little bit of room on the lane, I was just hoping to kick the 10-pin out once in a while. I had to stay within myself. I couldn’t get my emotions all worked up this weekend. I did that and stayed consistent with my arm swing.” He opened the tournament Friday in the middle of the pack with games of 216, 233 and 226 for a 675 series. However, he lit it up in the afternoon with games of 249, 278 and 225 for a 752 series and a 1,427 total, good for fourth after the first day.

His second day started with games of 237, 275 and 221 for a 733 morning series and added games of 247, 222 and 211 in the afternoon for a 681 series. Vostry finishes his career as a three-time state qualifier (twice as a team) and an All-State bowler. “These past four years have been a blast,”Vostry said.“I made it down to state three of four years.We won a conference and a regional title. We took second at sectionals two years. Bowling at Romeoville has been fun the past four years.” Despite the impressive state performances, he will remember the sectional his freshman year the most. “My freshman year of sectionals, those last two games was my favorite part of my high school career,” Vostry stated. “We came back from 300 pins down in those final two games to make it down to state.That was pretty cool.”

ice, she will be moving up a class once again, this time to the junior division, for likely the next two years. “I am working on some new, harder jumps,” she said. “I want to do the same thing as this year and keep consistent and get good scores. I have two years of juniors, so this year will help for next year.” While in her break time, Ryberg will focus on the skating at the Winter Olympics. While in her break time, Ryberg will focus on the skating at the Winter Olympics.

“I will be rooting for everyone,” Rydberg said.“They are all so good, I will be watching and seeing the jumps they do.” Antensteiner believes people could be watching Rydberg in the Olympics in either four or eight years. “It is every skater’s dreams,” Antensteiner said. “I don’t know if she will be ready for the next Olympics. She’s halfway there and her performance this year put her in a good spot.” Rydberg will be honored for accomplishments by Valley View on Feb. 10.

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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 Shane Ritter, Plainfield South Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South Little, Westmont Jojo Rios, Niles West Jeremy Glavanovits, Lisle Allias Roberts-Burnett, Joliet West Logiurato, Westmont Elliot Fizer, Joliet West D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Joe Butler, Minooka Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Joe Butler, Minooka Adam Alexander, Minooka Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Ralph Blakney, Lockport Justin Windt, Plainfield Central 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

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 9.9 9.8 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.2 9.2 9.0 8.8 8.6 8.5 8.5 8.4 8.2 8.2 8.2 10.1 9.0 8.6 8.0 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8

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 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 Kelly, Westmont Joe Butler, Minooka Myles Ward, Plainfield East Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Tim Doll, Westmont Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Corey Evers, Plainfield South Deiondre Taylor, Lockport Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central Jared Whitacre, Downers North 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

6.6 6.5 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.5 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.9 80 61 60 51 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 39 37 35 35 33 32 31 30 30 30 30 28 27 25 23 23 23 22 38 36 34 32 27 27 27 24 24

Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Romeo Magliore, Niles West Jonny Butler, Minooka D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Neal Tyrell, Minooka Deiondre Taylor, Lockport Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central CJ Redmond, Bolingbrook Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Joe Butler, Minooka Little, Westmont Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Tim Doll, Westmont Brodric Thomas, Bolingbrook Shane Ritter, Plainfield South Sean Maloney, Maine South D’Vonta Jones, Joliet West Elliot Fizer, Joliet West Jake Smith, Minooka 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 Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Devin Blake, Downers North Davis Neilands, Maine South Ray Greco, Downers North Romeo Magliore, Niles West Bowen Marks, Downers North Jaylandt Gilmer, Lockport Justin Windt, Plainfield Central Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Evan Hines, Niles West Free Throw % Caleb deMarigny, Maine South George Sargeant, Maine South Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Odi Audisho, Niles West Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West 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

22 22 22 22 21 21 21 20 19 18 17 16 16 14 14 14 13 13 13 .667 .640 .630 .621 .620 .590 .587 .577 .560 .560 .545 .543 .540 .539 .538 .533 .533 .530 .515 .508 .980 .840 .816 .808 .800 .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 Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Jake Smith, Minooka Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Jojo Rios, Niles West Joe Butler, Minooka Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Tim Doll, Westmont Jon Arenas, Maine South Sean Maloney, Maine South Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Corey Evers, Plainfield South Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Neal Tyrell, Minooka 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 Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Lexi Marin, Romeoville Destiny Hollins, Lockport Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Nina Anderson, Maine South Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Rebounds Per Game Chavon Banks, Joliet Central

.718 41 33 26 25 25 23 23 22 18 18 18 18 17 17 16 14 14 13 13 13 12 11 11 10 18.5 16.4 15.5 15.5 14.6 14.3 13.8 12.5 12.3 12.3 12.2 12.2 11.5 10.6 10.6 10.5 10.5 10.0 9.9 9.8 9.5 9.4 9.1 9.0 8.6 8.6 8.2 11.0

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 Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Kyla Creal, Lockport Laurel Kucharski, Lockport Adriana Acosta, JCA Jaida Green, Downers North Ally Fink, Plainfield South Rachel Sutphin, Plainfield South 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 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 Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Bethany Bachmann, Minooka Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Bethany Bachmann, Minooka Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Kailey Foster, Joliet West Monica Nunez, Resurrection Peyton Winters, Downers North Ty Battle, JCA Chavon Banks, Joliet Central 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 Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Lexi Marin, Romeoville Ty Battle, JCA Monica Barefield, 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 Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Free Throw % Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Emily Eshoo, Benet Faith Heitman, Romeoville Alexis Pease, Minooka

9.7 8.6 8.0 7.9 7.6 7.3 7.0 7.0 6.7 6.3 6.2 5.8 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.0 4.8 4.8 101 66 65 60 59 55 49 47 41 39 37 37 36 33 31 31 31 30 30 25 25 24 24 23 23 23 23 20 67 62 54 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 35 34 33 32 29 29 28 28 28 27 .610 .590 .580 .580 .580 .520 .500 .470 .780 .770 .760 .758 .750

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Bengals rally in fourth, top Cougars By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

It was a tough weekend for the Plainfield South boys basketball team and a conversely great one for Plainfield East. After being atop the Southwest Prairie Conference for a few weeks, the Cougars dropped a pair of games to in-town rivals, including a 60-57 loss Saturday at Plainfield East, which saw the Bengals rally back from double digits in the fourth quarter. The Bengals now sit at 7-2 in league play and are atop the SPC. South is 6-3 and one game back. “I give South a lot of credit, they had a tough loss last night to North and we had a good win and I thought they came in with good energy,” said East coach Branden Adkins. “They are a scrappy team. They have been in first place for a few weeks and no one really talks about it. I give (South coach) Tim (Boe) a lot of credit for what he has done.” East used a 14-0 run midway through the fourth quarter to rally back and take the lead in the closing seconds. The Bengals were not celebrating just yet, as South has made a living on dramatic end-of-game shots this year. In fact, Shane Ritter has four game-winning, three point buzzer beaters on his resume this year and East made sure he was not going to get a chance to tie the game. “I told Nick (Novak) it’s basically like you are asking him for a date,” Adkins said. “I told him to stay on him and not let him touch the basketball.”

“We saw the tape on North from a couple months ago and coach told me to get all over him,” Novak said. “I had to get in his chest and not let him get a shot.” Corey Evers did get off a clean look at a three, but it rimmed out, giving East its fourth-straight win. “Four in a row and 13 wins and from where we were three weeks ago, I don’t know I would have said we would be here,” Adkins said. “We were really in a funk and games like this we wouldn’t have pulled out. This conference on any given night someone can win.” Before holding Ritter from getting off the final shot, Novak had a bigger impact on the comeback, both on and off the floor. He answered an Evers basket with a layup that put East up for good at 58-57. He was fouled on the play and missed the free throw, but chased down the loose ball rebound which led to Jordan Reed’s two free throws with 15 seconds left to put East up three. However, even before he got his game going, Novak was leading the team. “Nick came in at halftime and gave the team a bit of a butt chewing and that is a leader,” Adkins said. “At halftime he did it with his voice and then in the fourth quarter with his actions.” Adkins had his own words for the team in the huddle. “It seemed like for three quarters no bounce went our way, so I challenged them at the start of the fourth quarter and told them they had to find a way

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Plainfield East’s Aaron Jordan goes up over Plainfield South’s Myles Snowden in East’s 60-57 win.

to get it done,” he said. Part of that was getting junior Aaron Jordan, an Illinois recruit, going. Jordan had two fouls in the first quarter and sat the entire second period. He had only two of his team-high 15 points in the first half. “I thought we had him frustrated a little bit,” Boe said. “Our goal was to keep him under

20 and we did that.” Joshua Smith had 14 points for East, as did Myles Ward, while Novak had 10, eight in the fourth quarter. Ritter had game-high honors with 18 points, while Miles Snowden had 14 and Evers added 12. The Cougars will now look to rebound and get back atop the

SPC standings. “If we take care of the things we can control (we will win games),” Boe said. “You can control your effort, your defense, your rebounding and sometime the ball goes in, sometime it doesn’t. I feel good about our effort, I just wish we would have executed a little better.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Real Estate & Business

dave says

Protect yourself, your accounts from debt collectors Never, under any circumstances, give debt collectors electronic access to your account Dear Dave, I’ve heard you say to never give collectors access to your checking account. Does that include payments with a debit card too? Susan Dear Susan, Absolutely! If you’re doing something like scheduling utility payments to come through your debit card or out of your personal checking account, that’s perfectly fine. But collectors are looking to get as much as they can on a bad, late debt. Never, under any circumstances, give them electronic access to your account. I’ve been doing financial counseling for a long time now, and I’ve seen numerous situations

where collectors have taken more than the agreed-upon amount from someone’s account once they gained access. This sleazy move left people without the money to pay their rent, the electric bill or even groceries. In fairness, the collection business does have a few good people in it, but it also has a high percentage of people who are scum—especially on the credit card side of collections. Some of them will lie and even make threats. It’s a huge problem. There are other, much safer ways to handle these kinds of situations. Send a money order overnight or wire the cash to them. You can also send a cashier’s check. Some folks have even used a pre-paid debit card

that isn’t attached to any of your accounts. This isn’t my favorite way to handle things, but it’s better than giving them the opportunity to clean you out and mess you over! —Dave

Diversification and risk Dear Dave, I’m a little worried about investing in the market due to volatility. Are there safer investments? Matt Dear Matt, You’re right; the market is volatile. It’s not a volatile as some things, but you have to remember that anywhere there’s money to be made—including long-term investing—there are ups and downs. For instance,I like real estate.It’s not as volatile as the stock market,

I’ve been doing financial counseling for a long time now, and I’ve seen numerous situations where collectors have taken more than the agreed-upon amount from someone’s account once they gained access. This sleazy move left people without the money to pay their rent, the electric bill or even groceries.

but there are no guarantees. We experienced that big dip over the last few years, and it was probably one of largest dips ever in the real estate market, except for the Great Depression. Aside from real estate, I also like mutual funds. When it comes to these, one way to smooth out the volatility of the market is through diversification. That means you spread your money around instead of investing in one or two things. That’s how I handle my mutual funds, and I recommend others do the same. Spread your investments across these four types of mutual funds: growth,

growth and income, aggressive growth and international. I can’t say it enough, Matt. There are no guarantees when it comes to long-term investing. But diversification can help make the ride a little bit smoother! —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 217 CEDARWOOD AVENUE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (FRAME, RAISED RANCH WITH FRON DRIVEWAY AND NO GARAGE.). On the 6th day of March, 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: THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 Plaintiff V. PAUL L. FRENCH Defendant. Case No. 08 CH 2197 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. Judgment amount is 176,171.32 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. 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: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) 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 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 108 Thornhurst Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single Family Home). On the 6th day of March, 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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff V. Linnea R. Victoria a/k/a Linnea Rose Victoria; et. al. Defendant.

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. 12 CH 4552 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

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 14-12-25353

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 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

Published 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

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THE BUGLE FEBRUARY 6, 2014 LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

BOLINGBROOK

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

THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 Plaintiff,

JPMorgan Chase Association Plaintiff,

Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff,

vs.

Linnea R. Victoria a/k/a Linnea Rose Victoria; et. al. Defendant. No. 12 CH 4552

PAUL L. FRENCH Defendant. No. 08 CH 2197 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 19th day of August, 2008, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 6th day of March, 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 following-described real estate: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 9 IN BOLINGBROOK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 7, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE TOWNSHIP, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 1964, AS DOCUMENT NO. 1024021, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 217 CEDARWOOD AVENUE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: FRAME, RAISED RANCH WITH FRON DRIVEWAY AND NO GARAGE. P.I.N.: 12-02-14-202-005 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. Judgment amount is 176,171.32 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. 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: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

Bank,

National

vs.

vs. 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 27th day of November, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 6th day of March, 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 3 IN BLOCK 33 IN BOLINGBROOK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 6, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 11 AND 12 IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 1962, AS DOCUMENT NO. 970256, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 108 Thornhurst Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 02-11-404-031

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

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 14-12-25353 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

Published 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

Published 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

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What an Italian hill town should be Orvieto has two distinct parts: the old-town hilltop and the dull new town below nave is also an optical illusion; the architect designed it to be wider at the back and narrower at the Orvieto is one of the most altar, making it appear longer striking, memorable and than it is. Windows of thin sliced enjoyable hill towns in central alabaster bathe the interior in a Italy. Less than 90 minutes from soft light. Rome, Orvieto sits majestically The cathedral's highlight is the high above the valley floor atop Chapel of San Brizio, featuring a big chunk of "tufo" volcanic Luca Signorelli's brilliantly lit stone, overlooking cypress-dotted frescoes of the Day of Judgment Umbrian plains. A visit here will and Life after Death. Although reward you with a delightful, the frescoes refer to themes of perfectly preserved and virtually resurrection and salvation, they traffic-free world highlighted by a also reflect the turbulent political colorful-inside-and-out cathedral and religious atmosphere of Italy and some of Italy's best wine. in the late 1400s. Signorelli's Orvieto has ability to orvIeto also tell two distinct stories BOaSTS a RICH t h r o u g h parts: the oldunderground human actions town hilltop and wORlD. THE the dull new and gestures, TOwN SITS aTOp a town below. All rather than travelers start vast underground symbols, at the bottom, network of inspired his where train etruscan-era caves, y o u n g e r p a s s e n g e r s wEllS aND TuNNElS. contemporary, disembark and Michelangelo, drivers can leave w h o their cars for meticulously free. Visitors can then drive or studied Signorelli's work. take an elevator or escalator to Behind the Duomo, a complex the medieval upper town. But of medieval palaces called Palazzi my preferred mode is joining the Papali shows off the city's best locals to climb the town's natural devotional art. Not to be missed fortress hill on the slick funicular, is the marble Mary and Child, which deposits riders about a who sit beneath a bronze canopy, 10-minute walk from the heart of attended by exquisite angels.This town. proto-Renaissance ensemble, Orvieto's cathedral gets my dating from around 1300, once vote for Italy's liveliest facade.This filled the niche in the center of colorful, prickly, Gothic facade, the cathedral's facade (where a divided by four pillars, has been replica sits today). compared to a medieval altarpiece Orvieto also boasts a rich - a gleaming mass of mosaics, underground world. The town stained glass and sculpture. It's a sits atop a vast underground circa 1330 class in world history, network of Etruscan-era caves, back when no one dared question wells and tunnels. Guided tours "intelligent design." Things start of the medieval caves offer a with Creation and end with the glimpse into how these ancient Last Judgment. Italians lived, from the remains Inside, the nave feels spacious of an old olive press to a pigeon and less cluttered than those in coop where the birds were most Italian churches. It used to reared for roasting. Even now, be filled with statues and fancy you'll still see pigeon ("piccione") chapels until 1877, when the dishes featured on many Orvieto people decided they wanted to menus. "un-Baroque" their church. The St. Patrick's Well - 175 feet By Rick Steves Tribune Content Agency

deep, 45 feet wide, and 496 steps down - impresses modern engineers to this day. Thanks to its natural hilltop fortification, Orvieto served as a 16th-century place of refuge for the pope. Wanting to ensure he had water during a time of siege, he built this extravagant well, with two spiral stairways leading down to a bridge from which people could scoop up water.The double-helix design was crucial for allowing efficient traffic flow (imagine if donkeys and people, balancing jugs of water, had to go up and down the same stairway). Digging this was a huge project. Even today, when faced with a difficult task, Italians say, "It's like digging St. Patrick's Well." Of course, no visit to Orvieto

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Orvieto’s cathedral is known for its dynamic facade, optical-illusion interior and extravagantly frescoed Chapel of San Brizio.

is complete without trying its famous Classico wine. One of my favorite places to do this is at the Tenuta Le Velette winery, just outside Orvieto,where Cecilia and Corrado Bottai welcome visitors who make an appointment. As the volcanic soil is very rich in minerals, grape vines thrive here, as they have since Etruscan

times. In fact, the Bottais still keep bottles in the same cellar where the Etruscans used to store their wines. Dug from "tufo" stone, the cellar provides the perfect conditions for aging wine. While Orvieto is busy with tourists during the day, the town is quiet after dark.

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