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Valley View boasts academic excellence College Board AP Honor Roll, over 100 Illinois State Scholars among districts academic achievements

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Ambitious in its ongoing effort to raise the bar, Valley View School District is beginning to see the fruits of its labor, making small steps toward a huge goal.

In a feat fewer than two dozen school districts in Illinois can lay claim to, the district was recently named to the College Board Advanced Placement Honor Roll, which recognizes school districts for “opening AP classroom doors to a significantly broader pool of students.”

In addition, more than 100 high school seniors have been named Illinois

State scholars in honor of their high levels of academic achievement—a 10 percent increase over last year and a nearly 30 percent increase over the past two years.

Selection of Illinois State Scholars is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of junior year.

“To be placed on the Advanced Placement Honor Roll is a very distinct honor and we are very proud of our Illinois State Scholars,” said Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Rachel Kinder. “We have been steadily increasing our schools on the ACT and PSAE, and we have certainly created a changed over the past two years.”

Qualification for the district honor roll is based on examination of AP data from May 2010, 2011 and 2012 data for all students who took AP examinations each of those years. Among the requirements include an improvement of performance levels when comparing the percentage of students in 2012 scoring a 3 or higher (the number necessary for college credit) to those in 2010.

The number of AP classed have See HONOR ROLL, page 3

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Santa visits Jamie McGee during Holiday Workshop

Photo courtesy of Valley View School District

Kindergarten student Laura Doguim has a chat with Santa during Saturday’s Holiday Workshop at Jamie McGee Elementary School. Admission was free for anyone who brought a non-perishable food item which was to be donated to local food pantries. Participants were treated to cookies and milk courtesy of McGee PTO while teachers read holiday stories. Participants were able to take part in a variety of Christmas activities, from making holiday greeting cards for troops to reindeer games and ornament making.

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Area residents sing for charity Area residents joined WJOL’s Marilyn May and Steve Brandy in their annual “Singing for Charity” event, raising funds to donate to those less fortunate in the community.

Girl Scout Troop 207 of Romeoville, Jerry Crudup and the band Neo Aecho performed during the live broadcast Dec. 8. Voyager Media Group and 1340AM WJOL were sponsors and supporters included Home Cut Donuts, McDonalds, the Book and Bean Café the Joliet Public Library, and Joliet Area Walgreen Stores.

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Valley View passes tax levy

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The Valley View District school board approved a 4.21 percent increase in the amount of property taxes they are seeking for their 2013 budget.

The total levy being requested is $130.3 million in operating funds, 3.68 percent over last year’s extension, which is the amount of property taxes the district actually received. For debt service, the levy is set by prior school board action at approximately $22.8 million for a total request of $152.7 million. This represents an increase of 4.21 percent over the prior year’s extension.

Assistant Superintended Gary Grizaffi explained the debt service includes debt

accumulated during the past, such as for the construction and renovation of most schools throughout the district. In 2010, the school district refinanced the outstanding debt, successfully reducing the rate, and expanding the window of debt from 20 to 25 years to provide some property tax relief.

Property taxes account for 78 percent of the district’s revenue.

Grizaffi reported that the extension request is higher than what the actual extension will be due to the fact the equalized assessed valuation and new property values are unknown at this time.

By requesting the higher extension, the school board will reserve the right to adjust the

levy in the future until as late as March 2013. It also will allow the levy to be more accurate due to the actual EAV and new property values being finalized at that time.

The tax levy is used to determine the tax rate for property owners in each of the cities, towns, or villages that make up a school district.

The tax paid by each property owner equals the assessed value (1/3 the market value) less any deductions (such as homeowners exemption, senior exemption, etc.) times the tax rate (per $100 of assessed value).

School districts rely on growth in EAV to meet their budgetary needs and use the EAV to estimate the tax levy. Grizaffi estimates the district will see $7 million in new growth.

However, he said because the EAV and percentage growth in new construction is estimated, it is impossible to say with certainty what the tax rate will be until next spring.

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Commissioners split board leadership

have no effect on this board as they do on the County Board.

That left two combatants battling for chairman of the Forest Preserve Board: longtime Democratic Board member/ Commissioner Joe Babich of

Joliet and relative newer comer Don Gould of Shorewood, who has served as vice president for the past few years.

At stake was not only leadership of a board that oversees employees, who

oversee more than 20,000 acres of preserves throughout the county, but a lofty perch that holds the sole power to hire Forest Preserve employees without any say from the other commissioners.

Also figuring into the equation is pride and entitlement. In his 30 years on the board, Babich never has held a leadership position. The Republicans, knowing they cannot stop the Democrats on the County Board since Democrat Walsh can break all ties, are not anxious to give up all the power they have held for the past 30 years.

How did our heroes solve this thorny issue? With the wisdom of Solomon and a pre-meeting meeting on Dec. 9 where they hammered out the details. The Republicans and Democrats on the board decided to split the duties over the next two years.

Babich will serve at president

learning standards, slightly lower than the state average of 76.7 percent. Yet, the district is up from 2011’s average of 72.3 percent.

For the majority of schools within the district, percentage points are holding steady, some with slight increases for state test scores; though none have seen an increase in those that fall in the below standards category.

“They are not significant gains—but they are gains—the district has been upfront from the beginning, this is not going to happen overnight,” said Kinder.“We have won the battle, but not the war. We are moving in the right direction and we can have small celebrations.

But we are not satisfied; we still have work to do.”

Centered on having measurable data with tests like MAP (Measure Academic Progress, tests given fall, winter and spring) to gauge students is still paramount and is one of the key factors in making progress, explains Kinder. Such tests measure real-time, where students are excelling or need improvement, drilling down to specific lessons in subject areas.

“We have major expectations and a huge raising of the bar,” said Kinder. “We are still working to close the gaps, but we are starting to see things level off and are seeing students rising to these expectations—

the data speaks for itself.”

Essential to the further development of students is the addition of a more rigorous curriculum.

A new literacy program has been created for kindergarten and first grade aligning standards with the new common core standards set for the State; programs are set for the 2013-2014 for second and third grade; and an aggressive roll out of a new math program has gone across the board. In essence, say administrators, the level of rigor, basically increasing the level of learning, is happening at all levels and within all curriculums at each grade level.

Kinder and the district

By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

When last we met the intrepid Will County Board members, they just had been installed by Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots on Dec. 3 and, after a few tense minutes, elected their first Democratic chairman – er, speaker – in more than 30 years. They also figured out what to call him and the other two board leaders, er, party caucus chairs.

But now, in their dual roles as commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Will County, things were not expected to be so easy for these recently elected officials. Will County Executive Larry Walsh would not be there to help the 13 Democratic commissioners gain a majority over the 13 Republican commissioners.

Walsh’s considerable powers

HONOR ROLL Continued from page 1 increased and both Bolingbrook and Romeoville High Schools have shown significant gains in the numbers of students taking the exams as well as in the numbers of students scoring 3 or higher (out of 5) on the exams.

Five years ago, 132 BHS students took 227 exams, with 95 scoring 3 or better. Last year, 198 students took 336 exams, with 140 of them scoring 3 or higher.

At RHS, which has a smaller student population, 43 students took 61 exams, with 26 scoring 3 or better in 2008. Last year, those numbers grew to 103 students taking 155 exams with 80 of them scoring 3 or better.

Kinder said the increase does not just reach a select tier of students who are in AP courses, but the entire student body.

“We have seen increases across the bar from elementary through high school,” said Kinder.

The 2011-2012 Illinois School Report Card was recently released as well, with a summary of the district showing overall that 73.8 percent of all students are meeting or exceeding Illinois

Photo Courtesy of the Will County Board

Joe Babich, D-Joliet (left) and Don Gould, R-Shorewood.

from Dec. 10, 2012, to Dec. 2013, and Gould will serve as president from Dec. 10, 2013, to Dec. 10, 2014.

Gould was named vice president from Dec. 10, 2012, through Dec. 10, 2013, and Babich then would serve under Gould the following year.

As he sat in the president’s chair for the first time, Babich thanked the commissioners, especially those who had helped form the agreement; his constituents; and his wife Mary, who was in the audience.

“I think she still has her rosary in her hands,” he said. “This has been a great journey, and my journey isn’t over. Together, we and bring this forest preserve to greater heights than it has been. “ Babich said during the next year, he wants to sit down with

say parent and community involvement also is key and encourages their involvement and their input. She asks parents to question their children’s teachers, school and district if there is something they need to know or may not understand.

She also reminds parents of online tools like Edline that can be used to track their student’s assignments and test scores at the middle and high school levels.

Currently in the works is a strategic-planning committee, composed of district administrators, parents and community members. A longterm strategic plan is expected to be released at the beginning of next year.

See FOREST BOARD, page 5

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How to stay safe this holiday

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take special attention to avoid a potential nightmare.

Be it faulty Christmas tree lights, pickpockets, or added stress, the season opens a set of issues that may need extra attention. Local police and fire agencies are offering a few holiday safety tips for residents.

The Romeoville Fire Department is asking residents to “Keep the Wreath Red” this year. A wreath lit with redlighted candles adorns the fire house during the holidays.

However, the lights will turn white for every fire within the community. The act serves as a reminder to take care with holiday decorations.

The fire department recommends following a few simple fire safety tips that can

keep electric lights, candles and the Christmas tree from creating a tragedy: • Don’t put your live Christmas tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks.

• Place trees away from heat sources, including fireplaces or heat vents.The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks.

• Keep the live tree stand filled with water at all times.

• Use only non-flammable decorations.

• Don’t link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it’s safe.

Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet.

• Avoid using lit candles; consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles.

• Ensure that Christmas trees and other holiday decorations don’t block an exit way.

To avoid holiday theft, Bolingbrook Police Lt. Mike Rompa suggests carrying smaller wallets or purses that can be carried close rather than leaving it placed in a cart, and stash the extra credit cards at home.

“Take the bare necessities to pay for your purchases,” said Rompa. “In case you lose your wallet or purse or become a victim of theft, it is easier to cancel one account versus multiple in an emergency.”

In addition, he advises to place items already purchased in the trunk of your vehicle rather than the interior in plain sight.

“We don’t necessarily see a spike in criminal activity during this time of year, however we do realize in our retail area

there is a potential for it due to the sheer number of people now shopping in this area,” said Romeoville Assistant Chief Steven Lucchesi.

He offered a few reminders for the holiday season: • Keep your car doors locked at all times, both while driving and when the vehicle is parked unattended.

• Have your car keys already in your hand as you approach your car to allow for quicker access into the vehicle.

• Park in a well-lit area at night.

• Stay alert to your surroundings.

• Do not leave purses in shopping carts out of your view even for a moment. Police have taken theft reports where offender(s) have stolen wallets out of purses while the victim walked just a few feet from their car to look at an item on

the shelf.

• Carry minimal cash and valuables.

• Teach your children if they get separated from you while shopping to look for a store employee for help. Sometimes it’s difficult for small children to identify a store employee. Teach them to find the cashier. These personnel are store employees.

• Never use an ATM while anyone is loitering nearby.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reiterates holidays do not need to take a toll on your health and pocketbook offering these reminders:Keep a check on overcommitment and overspending; balance work, home, and play; get support from family and friends; keep a relaxed and positive outlook; and make sure to get proper sleep.

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Five from VVSD will receive free computers Five Valley View School District 365U students received free refurbished computers and related hardware and software from Vista Learning’s Computers 2 Kids in Need programs.

Twins Clinton and Dillon McAndrew, who are in kindergarten at Wood View Elementary School, B.J. Ward Elementary School 2nd grader Alondra Valdez, Jane Addams Middle School 8th grader McKenzie Burns, and Humphrey Middle School 8th grader To Vo were all selected from a large

FOREST BOARD Continued from page 3 each commissioner, along with Gould, and see what the needs are in each district.

“I know some of you don’t have any (preserves) in your districts,” he said. “We’ll sit down and see what we can afford.”

The other officers elected were Lee Ann Goodson, secretary, and Steve Wilhelmi, treasurer.

As part of its reorganization, the Forest Preserve Board also eliminated its executive and land acquisition committees, and rolled them into the finance committee.

group of nominees. In all, 25 students from throughout Will County received computers.

“You all should be proud of what you accomplished,” said Will County Regional Superintendent Jennifer Bertino Tarrant, who made Wednesday’s presentations.

“Keep up the good work. This is just the beginning. We want you to do great things.”

Vista Learning is a not-forprofit organization staffed by volunteers.The group has given away more than 300 computers since it was founded.

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Police Blotter

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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Sara Sims, 24, 1440 Baldwin Court, Naperville, was arrested at 12:19 a.m. Nov. 29 and charged with DUI, following too closely and failure to signal, following a traffic stop on the 400 block of North Bolingbrook Drive.

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A 2012 Wabash semi-trailer was taken from the lot on the 200 block of East Old Chicago Drive sometime between Sept. 15 and Nov. 30.

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Keith Andrulis, 19, 382 Hoyer Court, Naperville, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. Nov. 30 and charged with improper lane usage, no insurance, DUI and possession of cannabis, following a traffic stop at Buckeye Lane and Flagstaff Drive.

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Anthony Pleasant, 29, 1504 Brown, Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 12:40 p.m. Nov. 30 and charged with public indecency on the 200 block South Schmidt Road.

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Darnell Hardy, 49, 304 N. Janes Ave., was arrested at 6:36 p.m. Dec. 1 and charged with battery after a call to the 200 block of North Bolingbrook Drive, after striking the victim, following a verbal argument.

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Alexandro Colon, 37, 1474 Glenside Drive was arrested at 2:29 a.m. Dec. 1 and charged with DUI, following traffic stop at Boughton Road and Feathersound Drive.

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Miriam Ibarra, 19, 112 Friars Court, was arrested at 6:41 p.m. Dec. 1 and charged with retail theft at Kohl’s, 1138 W. Boughton Road.

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Michael Braxton Jr., 20, 1531 Shagbark Drive, was arrested at 8:03 a.m. Dec. 1 and charged with driving on a suspended license and possession of drug equipment, following a traffic stop on Lacebark Court.

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Christopher Esbersen, 22, 779 Dunham Court, was arrested at 12 a.m. Dec. 2 and charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery and unlawful use of a weapon after officers

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responded to Foremost Liquors, 419 N. Bolingbrook Drive, for a subject with a knife demanding money.

Corey Loggins, 25, 505 King Arthur Way, was arrested at 10:41 p.m. Dec. 2 and charged with hit and run, DUI, making a false police report and resisting a peace officer, following a traffic stop on the 400 block of Newtown Drive.

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McKenzie Collier, 19, 349 Windsong Court, was arrested at 7:33 p.m. Dec. 2 and charged with domestic battery and an in-state warrant on the 300 block of West Briarcliff Road.

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Nicholas Smith, 25, 1177 Jennifer Lane, was arrested at 5:01 p.m. Dec. 3 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 300 block of West Briarcliff Road.

Kevin Fox, 27, 526 Indian Grass Road, Morris, was arrested at 10:21 p.m. Dec. 3 and charged with two in-state warrants, driving on a suspended license and revoked registration, following a traffic stop at Route. 53 and W/N

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Karen Monahon, 44, 908 Kelly Ave.,Joliet,was arrested at 9:43 p.m. Dec. 3 and charged with driving on a suspended license, improper lane usage and an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Stevenson Drive and Old Chicago Drive.

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Cameron Thomas, 20, 717 N. Ridgeway Drive, Chicago, was arrested at 12:20 p.m. Dec. 3 and charged with residential burglary and resisting a peace officer on the 200 block of Monroe Drive.

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Keith Villarreal, 40, 4 Alexander Court, was arrested Dec. 3 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 300 block of W. Briarcliff Road.

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Isaac Alexander, 22, 246 Roman Circle, was arrested at 4:35 p.m. Dec. 4 and charged with two in-state warrants, driving on a suspended license and a seat belt violation, following traffic stop on the 100 block of West Robinhood Way.

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Jose Dorantes-Gonzales, 41, 302 D Woodcreek Drive, was arrested at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and charged with illegal U turn, illegal transportation of alcohol and no valid driver’s license, following a traffic stop on the 300 block of Woodcreek Drive.

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Michael Herrera, 25, 131 Thackeray Drive, was arrested Dec. 4 and charged with battery, following a previous incident on Nov.2 on the 300 block of South. Bolingbrook Drive.

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Ronnie Scott, 40, 20 Emma Court, was arrested at 11:43 p.m. Dec. 4 and charged with improper lane usage, no valid registration, driving on a suspended license and no insurance, following a traffic stop on the 400 block of West Boughton Road.

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A residential burglary took place Dec. 5 on the 400 block of Assembly Drive. The homeowner discovered the front and rear doors open, two IBM laptops, PS3 game system, PSP and several games were taken.

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Geraldine Smith, 55, 505 Preston Drive, was arrested at 2:49 p.m. Dec. 5 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 500 block of Hampshire Drive.

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Rose Ungaro, 21, 300 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 2:26 a.m.

Dec. 5 and charged with following too closely, no insurance and DUI, following a traffic stop on the 100 block of East Boughton Road.

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An armed robbery was reported at 4:41 p.m. Dec 5. at the Pay Day Loan Stone, 348 Commons Drive. Witnesses state two unknown subjects entered the store, and one subject displayed a handgun, and two additional subjects stayed outside the store. Then both exited the store shortly afterwards; no one was harmed, and nothing was taken.

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Jennifer Powell, 34, 211 Washington St., Dwight, was arrested at 1:50 a.m. Dec. 5 and charged with battery on the 500 block of North Pinecrest Road, after punching the victim.

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ONGOING 5th Annual “Coat the Kids”.

Starting November 10th through December 10th (Coats due back to the Lions by December 12th or sooner) the Bolingbrook Lions and Leos will be collecting kids winter coats (new or very lightly used) to be distributed to local schools, churches and shelters.

Please see your local contact to determine how you can help. All questions should be directed to Estela Coite, Marcy Cosgrove or Mick Kozy: ecoite@arrow.com, marcycosgrove@gmail.com or srtcw@aol.com.

Holiday Coloring Contest.

Nov. 1-25. Kids age twelve and under, pick up your holiday coloring sheets at the front desk and return by Tuesday, November 25th! Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place for age groups. All entries will be displayed at the Recreation Center beginning Monday, November 26th.

Winners will be announced at Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 9th. All entries not picked up by Friday, December 21st will be removed.

Daddy-Daughter Ball, a Magical Dinner Date Night.

6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9. It’s your chance to get all dressed up girls! Dads, bring your daughter(s) age three to ten out for a special night of fun! At the ball you will enjoy dinner, drinks, cookies, and dancing the night away! Your daughter(s) will also make a special Valentine’s Day craft to bring home. Capture this special night with a picture of you and your daughter(s) taken at the ball.

Fee is $24 per daddy-daughter couple ($36 non resident) and includes dinner, drinks, cookies, craft, and a picture. Additional daughters are $10 per Romeoville resident ($15 non resident). Preregistration is required and will be taken until Jan.18, 2013; no registration will be taken at the event.Make your daughter’s night even more special by ordering a corsage that will be available to pick up at the event. Don’t

worry about having to make an extra stop at the store or flower shop! Order forms are available at the front desk. Contact Pam Swearingen at (630) 908-0520 or averywillowdesigns@sbcglobal. net for more information or to place an order.

Golden Age Club. Thursdays noon to 4 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department.

Members must be 50 years and up to join, and may do so by coming to any Thursday meeting.

Transportation is available by calling the Recreation Department at 815-886-6222 at least 24 hours before the event.

For more information about the club, call Noel Maldonado at the Recreation Center.

Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport.

This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611.

Bolingbrook Machine Knitting Club. All skill levels are welcome to begin or further their knowledge of knitting with a machine. The group meets the last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. There is no charge to attend this group. They meet in the community room of Bolingbrook Fire Station 4, 1111 W. Boughton Road. Please park on the west side of the building.

For more information, contact Rose at 630 739-2784 or Sharon at 630 471-9650.

Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www. niafg.org for more information.

Large Food Pantry. Power

Calendar Connection’s food pantry is open on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1 p.m.-6:45 p.m. at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping experience. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, desserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and ALL residents of Illinois are welcome. The Resale Connection is also open from 9 a.m.-6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection.org for more information.

BolingbrookAmateur Radio Society.

The Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station #5, 1900 W. Rodeo Drive in Bolingbrook. All ham radio enthusiasts are invited to attend.

Meetings usually include a presentation and refreshments.

VE testing is held prior to each meeting at 6:30 p.m. for those wishing to take any level of license exam. Candidates must bring a photo ID, any pending Certificates of Successful Completion, and the test fee of $15. For more information, visit www.k9bar.org.

Family storytime. 7-7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Fountaindale Public Library. On Tuesday evenings, get the family together to hear stories and sing songs in the storytime room.

Knitter’s Nest. 10 a.m. to noon at the Fountaindale Public Library. Weekly drop-in knitting and crochet group in the library’s board room.

Fly tying. 7-8:30 p.m. at Outdoor World, 709 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook. Join master fly tier Bob Davenport in the Fly Fishing Department for some great tips on fly tying and to answer any questions or concerns you may

Employment. Will County Workforce Services host its free weekly Career Café for job seekers at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in Room 519 of the JJC Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Reserve a spot by calling 815-727-4444, Ext. 122, or emailing bwashington@ willcountyillinois.com.

3 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. We are a book club for 20- and 30- somethings, who meet every third Saturday of each month at 2 pm at Bar Louie in the Promenade. Come join us for some of the most cutting edge titles out in publication!

Books can be picked up at the third floor Information Desk. For more information, call 630-7592102.

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Friday Movie Matinee. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. We will be showcasing in no particular order, selections from AFI’s 100 Greatest Movie list or movies that have won academy awards.

Stop in and enjoy the best Hollywood has to offer, from recent blockbusters to treasures past.

Teen Writers’ Group. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. Improve your creative writing skills with teen author Megg Jensen.For ages 6 to 12. Registration required. For more information, call 630-7592102.

have. For more information, call the store at 630-296-2700.

Pajama Party w/Santa.

Come in your favorite Christmas pajamas and celebrate Santa!

Each family will receive a 5x7 picture taken with Santa.

Children will receive a special gift from Santa after telling him their Christmas wishes. While your photo is being printed children can complete a craft, play games, listen to winter stories and enjoy delicious cookies and milk.

Children must be accompanied by a parent. Register early!

Program runs 6:00-7:00 pm or 7:30-8:30 pm. $15 for first child; $10 each additional. w/Resident ID $10 for first child and $5 each additional. Call (630) 739-0272 for more information.

DECEMBER 15 Sports Cards and Collectables Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Collecting sports cards is a fun hobby! Come stop by the Romeoville Recreation Department and check out our fall sports card show. Admission is free. If you are interested in being a dealer please call (815) 886-6234 for table prices.

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DECEMBER 18 An Evening of Anime. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch library, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville. Do you like anime and manga? Join us for an evening of watching anime! We will watch episodes of several series to be announced. And there will be free snacks!

DECEMBER 19 Great Reads Book Club. 7-8 p.m. in the Fountaindale Public Library’s Board Room. Discussion of “One for the Money” by Janet Evanovich. For more information visit the library.

Holiday Open House. 1 to 6 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch library, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville. Come by the library for some winter cheer!

Stop by to warm up with some snacks or drop in to one of our crafts to create handmade beeswax candles or some festive handmade gift tags! No registration is required. Crafts will be located in Meeting Room A.

DECEMBER 20 Fountaindale Public Library Monthly Board Meeting.

7 to 9 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. Fountaindale Public Library Monthly Board Meeting for December.

DECEMBER 22 Breakfast with Santa. 9 a.m. at the Levy Center, 251 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook.

Cost is $5 per person. For more information, visit www. dupagetownship.com or call 630759-1317.

taKe 5 C ro s s w o rd P u z z l e

Across 1 Tuck’s partner 4 Carpet type 8 Summer brew 14 Stuff to be smelted 15 Grape grower’s prefix 16 “It’s unnecessary” 17 Word with marked or masked 18 *Typical Valentino roles 20 Declared 22 Itch scratchers 23 Full sets of chromosomes 25 Potpie piece from a pod 26 Western treaty gp.

29 It’s up when you’re angry 31 Safe and sound 33 Race circuits 35 __ Mountains: Eurasian border range 37 Mozart’s “Cosi fan __” 38 Med school subj.

39 Cheesecake on

Down a wall 41 Crane component 42 Conveyed, as water through a main 44 Centers of attention 45 Corp. money VIPs 46 Audiophile’s setup 48 Bothers persistently 50 Musical ability 51 English channel, briefly 53 Swing by for a visit 56 Former CBS News anchor Couric 58 Response 59 *Cold War symbol 63 Org. for piece lovers?

64 Poses (for) 65 Wheel attachment 66 Aussie runner 67 Pint-size 68 For fear that 69 Free (of)

1 Chinese menu assurance 2 Hopping mad 3 *Quaint means of communication?

4 Like vows 5 *Was in charge of 6 Picnic crasher 7 Enter 8 Taking the place (of) 9 Car radiator need 10 They may be self-sealing: Abbr.

11 Kickoff aid 12 Suffix with musket 13 Spots on TV 19 Cat’s pause?

21 Place for PopTarts 24 Letter flourish 26 *To whom “Howdy, stranger” is often said 27 Threepio’s buddy 28 What keeps bloomers up?

30 Talked a blue streak 32 Wheel covers 33 Run out, as a

subscription 34 Santa __ racetrack 36 “Star Wars” mastermind 40 Girlish hairstyle (and what the starts of the answers to starred clues are?)

43 Fiasco 47 More than right, in triangles 49 Shakespearean verse 52 Columbus in N.Y.C. or DuPont in D.C. 54 Nuclear pioneer Enrico 55 Hoax 56 Was aware 57 List-ending abbr.

59 Little devil 60 Microsturgeons?

61 Poem of praise 62 Logger’s tool

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H o ro s c o p e s If you set the bar too high, you are apt to trip on the way over it. You might be in too much of a rush in the week to come - and too picky. What seems logical to you might not make an impression on others.

You have a fabulous week ahead, and may feel more sociable and outgoing in group settings. You can forge ahead toward achieving your goals, and it will be easy to focus your energies on accomplishment.

Friends are people, too.

Don’t take a friendship for granted or forget to be a friend to loved ones. A lack of precision, evading an issue or a lack of explanation can cause a mix-up in the week to come.

One for the money, two for the show. Put your shoulder to the wheel and push to fatten your piggy bank in the week ahead. It is tempting to spend cash before you receive it, but save some for a rainy day.

The week ahead looks perfect for amusing yourself with some hobbies. If you tap into your energy and demonstrate executive abilities, you will make some powerful career moves and enjoy it as well.

Genesis is great. Use the hands you’ve been given to build something. You may dream a thousand dreams but dwell in the land of confusion in the week ahead.

Double check details before signing up.

Love and logic sometimes mix. If you put your mind to it, you can show affection this week. Be ready to relieve tensions by snuggling with someone you care about and trust. Make new friends and contacts.

You’ll never see a rainbow unless you live through a little rain. Some things that have bothered you or held you back begin to ease in the week ahead. Friends are more loving and lovers offer friendship.

You may experience enormous drive and determination to get your own way in the upcoming week.

People in close connection may be vague or evasive if you try to pin them down to a promise.

Make love, not war.

Passions could come to a boil on the home front. Sharing your money, thoughts and feelings can be a good first step towards resolving misunderstandings in the week ahead.

Beat them at their own game this week. It is best to accept the challenge of competition and work hard to please that special someone. You have the strength and determination to carry through on long-term projects.

It is often difficult to find a starting point when going around in circles. During the first half of the week, communications are often misleading. Focus on actions; quit trying to imagine what people mean.

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INSIDE: RB Stover inks with Wyoming, page 12; Brooks falls just shy of state, page 13, Local duo sign with Lewis, page 14

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Brown on hand as Raiders fall

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In what was supposed to be a regular, run-of-the-mill Tuesday game in the SouthWest Suburban Conference between Lockport and Bolingbrook turned to a scouting trip when legendary coach Larry Brown, currently the coach at Southern Methodist University, was in attendance.

Brown was there to watch senior Ben Moore, who has signed to play for SMU next season and sophomore Prentiss Nixon, who already has an offer on the table from the Mustangs.

Moore did not have his best game, scoring only 10 points, well below his average, which could have been due to nerves.

“I was nervous with my future coach in the crowd,” Moore said after the game.

He was happy that Brown traveled from Dallas to watch him.

“I really appreciate him coming out,” Moore said.“It means a lot to me.”

What Brown saw wasn’t Moore’s best game, thanks in part to the Lockport 2-3 zone defense and ability to slow the tempo of the game. The Porters did so to the tune of a 43-40 win.

See BROWN, page 15

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Legendary coach Larry Brown (right) talks with Chris and Teri Moore, parents of Bolingbrook’s Ben Moore, at Lockport last week. Brown was watching Moore, who will play for Brown at SMU next season and sophomore Prentiss Nixon, who has an offer from SMU.

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Stover inks with Wyoming

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Ever since Omar Stover stepped on the field as a 5-foot, 7-inch freshman four years ago, he had goals.

“Since that first day I got here, I had goals,” Stover said.“I had set my goals really high so that even if I fell short, they would still be higher than the low. I wanted to be on the wall of fame. I wanted to be an All-State or All-American player.

Stover reached those goals and more.

“I am walking out if here as an IHSFCA All-State first teamer and I will be on the wall of fame,” he said.

Stover is also one step closer to his ultimate football goal of playing in the National Football League, as the 6-0, 200-pound back agreed over the weekend to play his college football for the University of Wyoming.

Stover said the decision was easy and that he only took one official visit because he knew after visiting Wyoming it was the place for him.

“It was a great gut feeling when I went there for a visit,” he said. “They really did a great job of making me feel at home when I went down there. They gave me the most attention, but most importantly they showed my family the most love and care.”

The Cowboys, who play in the Mountain West Conference, were the first team to take a serious look at Stover last season.

“Last year they saw my junior tapes on YouTube and they said they wanted to see my senior tapes,” he said. “I didn’t hear back until the third week of the season and then they offered after the H-F game (week 7).”

Stover said he entertained interest from other schools, including following Bolingbrook quarterback Aaron Bailey to Illinois, but ultimately he knew he belonged out west.

“I talked to U of I, Ole Miss and Iowa, but I felt a lot of love from Wyoming,” Stover said.“You can go to a school for the name, but I wanted to go to a school that was the right fit for me and not just pick the biggest name school.”

On the season, Stover surpassed the 1,000-yard mark

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Bolingbrook’s Omar Stover will play next season at Wyoming University.

on the ground and accounted for 13 Raider touchdowns.

“In the double wing offense, you are never guaranteed the football,” Stover said. “It is all based on what the defense does.

So, when you get the ball, you have to make the most out of it.

I had a determination to always get into the end zone.”

Stover plans to take his goalsetting to college where he will set lofty goals for himself both

on and off the field.

“I want to set my goals at Wyoming that are high, football and academically,” he said.

He is already looking to get a jump on his future, as he will follow in the footsteps of Antonio Morrison, a senior on Bolingbrook’s state title team last year and enrolled at Florida early and is making an impact this season.

“I took summer school and

worked hard and I will head out in January and I will have a step ahead of the guys getting there in August,” Stover said. “It has benefits, but there are negatives as well. Sure, you miss your prom and things like senior ditch day, but I really have goals. I want to go to the NFL, I want to play at the next level and see what it is like. If you want to do that, there are sacrifices you have to make.

I feel it is more of a positive

thing.”

Stover will major in criminal justice where he will follow in the footsteps of his dad, a Chicago police officer. But, Stover does not just want to be a police officer.

“I want to be an FBI agent,” he said.“I always wanted to be a guy in a suit. When you see them on TV, you always know they are important.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Brooks misses state by one game An unrelenting defense wasn’t enough to carry Brooks Middle School to the 8th grade girls basketball state quarterfinals as a taller and stronger Mokena Junior High squad held off the Bulldogs 34-30 in a sectional final contest Wednesday evening in Frankfort.

Brooks (18-3) forced 26 turnovers in the contest including back-to-back steals by MacKenzie Williams and Tsimba Malonga with three minutes left in the game to give the Bulldogs a 2826 lead. But the Meteors (17-7) utilized their powerful inside game to tally on a put back and a layup to take the lead for good 30-28 with 1:38 left.

Malonga’s free throw with 1:19 left pulled the Bulldogs within 1. After another Mokena layup, Williams hit a free throw with 33 seconds left and Cheyenne Martinez stole the ball to give the Bulldogs a chance to tie.

But they couldn’t convert.

A pair of Meteors free throws in the final seconds put the game away.

Mokena hit just one basket from the outside in the contest,

scoring on five layups and four put backs.

The remainder of their points came on free throws mostly when Brooks fouled on Meteors drives or rebounds.

Mokena out rebounded the Bulldogs 38-21.

Brooks led after a quarter 9-8 in a period that included a Malonga 3-point-play and a Malonga layup at the buzzer after a steal by Williams. Taylor Robinson’s put back gave the Bulldogs their largest lead of the game at 17-14 with 2:01 left in the half.

After Mokena built a 22-19 lead in the mid third quarter, Francesca Aniceto gave the Bulldogs a huge lift with a pair of free throws and a breath-taking jumper that rolled around the basket before dropping in, plus a coast-to-coast effort following a steal to make it 24-22 Brooks with 1:44 left in the period. But the Bulldogs couldn’t pull it out in the fourth quarter.

Malonga led Brooks with 12 points, four steals and a pair of blocks. Aniceto added eight See BROOKS, page 15

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Brooks Middle School finished one game shy of the state finals this year.

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Couch, Elmore head list of Lewis signees Lewis University head baseball coach Tim McDonough has announced that Grant Bridgewater (Bay City,Mich./Bay City Western), Brandon Collins (Tinley Park, Ill./ South Suburban College) Sam Couch (Bolingbrook, Ill./Joliet Catholic Academy), Brad Elmore (Bolingbrook, Ill./Bolingbrook), James Holub (Wauconda, Ill./ Wauconda) and Kyle Klosak (Naperville, Ill./College of Dupage) have committed to playing for Lewis in 2014.

“This is the best early group of kids we have had since I arrived at Lewis and we are really excited about the future,” McDonough said.“All told, we identified almost all of the needs we had going into this recruiting season and feel we upgraded on the mound, which is key to compete for GLVC championships. “(Pitching coach and recruiting coordinator) Scott Sobkowiak and the rest of the coaching staff did an absolutely outstanding job in evaluating this class and cultivating the relationships with

the kids and their families.”

Couch (5-8, 140-pound, pitcher) helped the Joliet Catholic Academy to three ESCC Championships and was named to the WJOL All-Tournament team in his junior season. He also played for the Upper Deck Cougars in 2012. During summer season, he posted an 0.81 ERA, allowed 11 Hits, struck out 40, and only gave up five walks in 26 innings of work.

“Sam may be undersized, but he can really pitch and knows how to compete on the mound,” McDonough said. “He reminds me a lot of Pat Lahey (All-GLVC in 2011 and 2012) in that he competes, works fast and is athletic on the mound.

“With his plus slider, I could see him in the closer role or a starter early on in his career.”

Elmore (6-3, 240-pound, pitcher) posted a 2.37 ERA with 71 strikeouts and batted .311 with five home runs earned an All-Area selection at Bolingbrook High. He was selected to All-Conference

teams at the end his freshman and sophomore seasons after he posted earned run averages of 1.27 and 1.19, respectively.

Elmore also competed at the White Sox Academy from 2010 though 2012 where he helped his squad win seven tournaments.

“Brad is a local product who has been a top starting pitcher for Bolingbrook since his freshman year,” McDonough said. “The one thing I have been most impressed with is his ability to repeat his mechanics and consistently throw strikes.”

Bridgewater (6-0, 190-pound, catcher) batted .404 with seven doubles, three triples, a home run, 34 RBI and 34 runs scored for the 2012 Saginaw Valley League Champions, Bay City Western team that went 32-7. After his junior season, he was named to the All-District, All-Conference and All-Region first teams as well All-State second team.

“Grant possesses all of the qualities a coach looks for in a catcher,” McDonough said. “He

can catch and throw, but more importantly, is a true leader on and off the field “He is a physical young man who has strength in his bat too and has the chance to develop into a middle of the order hitter for us and be a terrific GLVC type player.“ Collins, (6-4, 180-pound, first base) a transfer from South Suburban College, played a season at Moraine Valley Community College where he batted .400, and had a .443 onbase percentage with 58 hits, 13 doubles, five triples, two home runs, 30 runs batted in and 20 stolen bases in 2012. In his senior season with Lincoln Way North, Collins helped his team to a 30-3 record, including conference and regional titles. He was named to the Southwest Suburban AllConference team and an Illinois High School Coaches Baseball AllArea selection.

“Brandon is another JUCO product that we feel can have an immediate impact for us,” McDonough said. “He brings a

terrific set of skills in that he can hit, hit for power and can really run.

“Defensively at first base, being 6’4” will really give the rest of the infielders a big target to throw to.”

As a junior with the Wauconda Bulldogs, Holub (6-5, 195, pitcher) earned a 7-1 record while fanning 62 in 42 innings pitched as he helped the squad to a 21-13 record and a regional tournament berth. This past summer, Holub and averaged 1.5 strikeoutsper-inning and had a 4-1 record with the McHendry Country Hurricanes.

“James was someone Sobkowiak saw and was really impressed with his projectability on the mound,” McDonough said. “James has long levers and we feel he has the ability to be a right-handed power arm for us and pitch meaningful innings.”

Klosak (6-2, 185-pound, pitcher) will come to Lewis after See LEWIS, page 15

Sports LEWIS Continued from page 14 playing a season each with the Oakton Community College and College of Dupage. At Oakton, he struck out 11 in 10.2 innings pitched. As a prep, Klosak helped Naperville North to a 31-6 record in his senior season. Klosak was named to the USSSA All-Region and All-American teams in 2009 and 2010 as he helped the Upper Deck Cougars to a USSSA World Series 16U Championship in 2009.

“Kyle will have two years of junior college baseball behind him when he enters Lewis so we feel he will have a chance to step into our rotation right away,”

BROOKS Continued from page 13 points,a steal and a block.Williams scored five, grabbed six rebounds and had three steals.

Talia Edwards hit 3 free throws.

Robinson added a bucket and 5 rebounds. Martinez had 4 steals and three rebounds. Evelyn Jones hauled in two rebounds.

To get to the quarterfinals, Brooksdefeated Jane Addams

BROWN Continued from page 11 “They did what they were supposed to do,” Moore said. “We didn’t do what we were supposed to do. We didn’t hit the shots we were supposed to hit. Personally, I feel that I didn’t hit the shots that I was supposed to hit and I didn’t hit the free throws I was supposed to hit. So, I will take the blame for that.”

The team as a whole did not shoot well.

“This is what they do and you have to give coach all the credit for having them ready to play,” said Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost.

“Whenever you shoot 55 percent from the line and 23 percent for the game you are not going to win.

You for sure are not going to win on the road and you for sure are not going to win against Lockport, it is as simple as that. We didn’t make shots, we had good looks but didn’t make them.We need to get the ball in the paint more and that will be an emphasis.”

The Porters did hit their shots

McDonough said. “Kyle is also a gritty competitor and I can’t wait for him to get a chance to work with Coach Sobkowiak on a daily basis.”

Lewis opens the 2013 season at the RussMatt Baseball Invitational in Auburndale, Fla., on March 3rd.

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The Lewis University men’s basketball team was held without a basket over the final nine minutes of the first half, as local rival St. Francis (Ill.) took a 34-33 lead over the Flyers heading into the intermission.

The Flyers, however, came out blazing in the final stanza, as they converted 81.8% (18-for-22) of their field goal attempts, led by 16 points from sophomore guard

Ryan Jackson (Bolingbrook, Ill./ Riverside-Brookfield) on their way to the 83-71 non-conference victory over the Fighting Saints at Neil Carey Arena on Saturday (Dec. 8) night.

Jackson finished with a careerhigh 27 points, including a careerbest 13-for-17 outing from the free throw line, and a season-high seven rebounds.His previous high of 26 was set in a 82-74 win over Kentucky Wesleyan (2/9/12).

Flyer freshman forward Kyle Nelson (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North) finished with 16 points on 6-for-6 shooting, while sophomore guard Jeff Jarosz (Lyons, Ill./Morton) was also 6-for-6 from the field and finished with 15 points.

“I thought in the second half we settled down with the ball

and made some better decisions,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said.“We played unselfish basketball and that was the end result.”

With the victory, Lewis improves to 4-2 on the campaign, while the visiting Fighting Saints are now 6-5.

St. Francis’ Tautvydas Kairys and Chris Miller each led the Fighting Saints with 13 points.

Junior forward Mark Peters added 11 points, while guard Billy Hubly had 10 points and a game-high seven rebounds.

Lewis jumped out to an early 2210 lead in the first half, following a three-pointer by junior guard Nick Valla (Tinley Park, Ill./ Marist/Missouri State) with 12:40 remaining. From that point on, St. Francis went on a 24-11 run for

the rest of the half to take a 34-33 lead at halftime. Lewis was held to just one field goal over the final 8:59 of the first half.

That cold streak came to a screeching halt to start the second half, as the Flyers made nine of their first 11 shots to take a 55-44 lead with 12:28 remaining in the contest. Jarosz proved to be the focal point of the Flyer attack, as he scored 10 of his 15 points during that stretch to put St. Francis away for good.

“I have to give St. Francis credit,” Trost said. “I thought they played hard and they took us out of what we wanted to do at times.”

Lewis has a 10-day break before they return to the court to meet Judson on December 19th at Neil Carey Arena.Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.

45-36 to win the Class 4A girls basketball regional championship.

Two players registered doubledoubles in the contest. Brooks’ Edwards tossed in 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to go with 4 steals, while Addams’ Karly Seay nearly matched that with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Aggressive offensive rebounding yielded five put-backs in the first quarter alone, two each by Robinson and Edwards and one by Malonga, as Brooks

built an 18-3 lead with Edwards scoring 10 points.

But Seay’s steal and layup got Addams’ offense going in the second quarter with the Mustangs (16-7) outscoring Brooks 9-1 in the final 2 minutes to pull within 9 at halftime.

Seay made a nifty pass to Alyssa Cazarez and then scored herself on a put-back to pull within 5 at 26-21 in the opening minute of the third quarter.

However, Edwards took over again, scoring seven points and

grabbing six rebounds to move the lead back to 10 after three quarters. The Bulldogs cruised home in the fourth quarter making five free throws along the way.

Malonga helped the Brooks effort with nine points, five rebounds and five steals.

Robinson added six points, eight rebounds and four steals.

MacKenzie Williams tallied 5 points, Francesca Aniceto hit a three-pointer and Evelyn Jones added a hoop.

Kike Ojo hauled in 10 rebounds and scored 9 points for the Mustangs. Yacy Izaguirre added 8 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Cazarez hit a bucket.

And Alexia Nicolai grabbed 6 rebounds.

Other members of the winning team include Shenicqua Kelly, Auriel Sanders, Camile Jordan, Marisa Manning, Cheyenne Martinez and Nzuzi Malonga.

They are coached by Alan Hampton.

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when needed.

Mantas Tamasauskis came off bench to hit three three-pointers in the second half, finishing with 11 points to help lead the Porters.

Tamasauskis hit threes on backto-back possessions in the fourth quarter to put Lockport ahead 3531 with 5 minutes, 25 seconds left to play.

“Those were big,” Brost said.“He came in and hit some big shots.”

Brost knows getting the ball in to the big guys might get harder after teams watch the video of the Lockport game.

“Every team in the state is going to watch this tape and pack it in and take the ball away from Ben and (Kenny Williams),” Brost said.

“We have to have the confidence and step up and hit some shots.”

Moore said he is not concerned with the future of the Raiders going forth.

“The biggest thing is we have to stay together and as long as we stay together and keep working in practice,” he said.“We will get a winning streak and we will be OK down the stretch.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Hawks shut down Wolves in second half

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

After surrendering 18 firstquarter points to Niles West in its CSL South matchup last Friday night, and trailing 25-21 at intermission, Maine South collectively felt it had to get back to basics in order for its matchup zone defense to be effective.

Those defensive basics, said coach Tony Lavorato, include keeping the ball out of the lane, contesting shots and rebounding.

The Hawks accomplished all three during the second half, holding the Wolves to just two baskets and eight points en route to a 43-33 victory at home.

“We really needed to build our defense back from the inside out,” Lavorato said.“They had 12 points inside the two-foot lane (during the first half). What was really important for us was to make sure that we kept them outside. They had to beat us over the top in the second half, and I thought we did a nice job marking people.”

It’s no secret what Maine South does on the defensive end, said Wolves coach Bob Williams, whose team dropped its second straight game after starting the year 5-0.

“It’s a good zone,” he said.“They always play it so we knew it was coming. I thought we stopped being aggressive and it’s easy to do that versus that zone. They make you play slow. But to have eight points in the second half is embarrassing.”

The Wolves (5-2, 0-2) shot out to a 6-2 lead thanks to two treys from senior Joe Younan, who finished with nine points (all on threes). In the second period, Niles West led by as many as eight points, 23-15, after Alex Darville (8 points) scored five straight.

“The best shooter in the conference hit two threes and we didn’t mark him,” Lavorato said. “That’s the thing. We’ve got a scouting report and you want him to beat you over the top. I thought we were two steps slow both times and they had some shots.”

The undefeated Hawks (7-0, 2-0) fought back and went on a 6-0 run, capped by sophomore

BOYS BOWLING 1. Romeoville 2. Plainfield Central 3. Minooka 4. Lockport 5. Bolingbrook 6. Plainfield North 7. Joliet West

GIRLS BOWLING 1. Minooka 2. Lockport 3. Joliet West 4. Plainfield East 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield Central 7. Downers South

BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Maine South 2. Benet 3. Notre Dame 4. Niles West 5. Joliet West 6. Downers South 7. Bolingbrook Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff

George Sargeant of Maine South eyes the basket as Mohammed Qureshi of Niles West defends.

Caleb deMarigny’s steal and layup that cut Niles West’s lead to 23-21.

But Ahmad Gibson’s short shot with under a minute to go gave the Wolves their lead at the break.

“Caleb, he’s doing a nice job,” Lavorato said. “People forget that he’s a sophomore. He’s savvy and he’s running the show really well.

I think he understands the game; the seniors trust him. What’s exciting about him is that he’s only going to get better.”

The Hawks put together another 6-0 run to start the third quarter and took their first lead of the contest, 27-25, when John Solari scored off an inside feed from Danny Quinn.

“We had a game plan but just made too many stupid turnovers (in the first half),” said Solari, who finished with 11 points, six

rebounds and four assists. “In the second half, we just kept our cool and just connected on our plays.”

Maine South erased a 27-all tie by going on a 7-0 run to close out the third quarter and taking a 3427 advantage. The Hawks, who also received 11points and six assists from guard Frank Dounis, led by as many as 11 (38-27) during the fourth quarter.

Quinn, who scored eight of his game-high 12 points in the second half and had five rebounds, said it feels good that the Hawks are off to a 7-0 start, but there’s still work to be done.

“We know there’s a lot of room to get better and we’re definitely trying to get better,” he said. “We don’t think that we’re anywhere near where we can be so we have to break down everything, find

out ways to get better and keep on going.”

Lavorato echoes Quinn’s sentiments.

“We need to get better,” he said. “Our line is, ‘You’re either getting better or you’re getting worse.’ There’s really no staying on an even plateau. Our goal is to get better. I said this after the last game: If this is who we are in February, I’ll be really, really disappointed.

“There’s a lot of room for improvement. We’ve got to finish games better, we foul, we’re missing layups, we’re missing free throws. But I’m just excited where we’re at right now. It’s a great spot to be in, but as soon as we step into the gym tomorrow, we’ve got to get better.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. Plainfield East 4. Romeoville 5. JCA 6. Downers South 7. Benet

WRESTLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Notre Dame 4. Plainfield Central 5. Downers North 6. Joliet West 7. Downers South Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

Health & Fitness

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Getting toned for the holidays The holidays mean many things to many different people.

How we celebrate the holidays may also be very different. I believe almost every adult every holiday season begins with the fervent desire and resolve not to stuff themselves as they did last year. In other words, exercise some dietary restraint. Yet we all know that dieting and the holidays do not go well together.

Let me humbly suggest that you try exercise instead. Before you roll your eyes, or turn the page, let’s compare diet versus exercise in a few key aspects.

Fun. Dieting is not fun. You will probably hasten to add that exercise isn’t fun either. If it isn’t, you are not participating in an exercise routine you enjoy.

Choose something you like to do. Patients will often ask me, “What’s the best exercise?” I answer, “That which you enjoy.”

At that point the patient is frustrated because they want to know the best exercise to lose weight, build strength, etc. My answer may not be what they want to hear, but it is correct.

You will never continue an exercise you hate, no matter how effective it is. Find something you like, that you can continue, that you actually look forward to, and you will meet your goals.

Rewards. Dieting is not very rewarding. Most people can realistically lose one to two pounds per week.The remainder is water loss. These gains diminish over time, and you are not having much fun anyway.

Now if you are exercising, and doing something you enjoy, the weight loss often becomes secondary. Many patients who have started such a routine have told me they continue without any attention to their weight.

They just plain like doing it. Are you happier doing something positive you enjoy, or happier avoiding something negative (overeating) you enjoy?

Versatility. This is not a term usually associated with diet or exercise, but allow me to explain. There is not too much to dieting. You can eat less or less often. That’s it. If you go to a holiday party and you want another slice of pecan pie, you know additional dieting is difficult, and it may take days to lose the 300 calories the slice of pie contains. That’s all you can do.You can’t fast forever. Sooner or later you must eat. If you are exercising regularly and you want that second slice of pie, in a moment’s reflection you have figured out that an extra 20 minutes on the stationary bike will burn off the pie’s calories. Problem solved. You can exercise more frequently or of longer duration. You can work out more vigorously, or vary to a harder routine. There are plenty of options.

Efficiency. Those rare stalwart souls who can lose weight with dieting will tell you that you can never lose your diligence.

If dieting is to be effective you must be aware of that cookie

lying seductively on the plate or that cold can of pop on a hot afternoon. The most avid exercisers may work out 90 minutes a day, with a shower adding another 30 minutes for a total of two hours per day.

The rest of the day you are off!

Do what you want. Perhaps you can have that cookie. Who cares! You can always work it off tomorrow. Would you rather diet 24 hours per day or exercise 30 to 90 minutes per day? Which do you think is more efficient?

Secondary Gains. Secondary gains are added benefits to some process separate and distinct to its primary goal. If you diet effectively, I suppose you improve your self-control.

This is certainly virtuous, but after a few months, you’ve attained it. Then what? If you exercise, in addition to losing weight, you decrease you risks of heart disease, hypertension and diabetes beyond those benefits gained by weight loss.

Your osteoporosis risk is most effectively lessened by weight

bearing exercise. Exercise has a significant beneficial effect on depression. Finally, the only factor so far found to have positive benefits on the risk of dementia is exercise.

Doctor’s Rx: I believe we all know instinctively that exercise is better than dieting. What I have yet to understand is how many of us will spend countless hours and substantial money on gadgets, books, pills, and spas that we all know probably won’t work. But if there is one chance in a million that we can lose weight without effort, we take it. Better to spend far less money on running shoes, dance videos, swimming suits, and bikes to lose weight and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Dr. Christopher Rose, MD, is a physician and author based in Niles, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Rose at (847) 965-3200 or www. cancercenterschicago.com

Proton beam therapy affects less healthy tissue Tribune Media Services

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between standard radiation therapy and proton beam therapy? How do doctors decide which one to use?

ANSWER: Both standard radiation therapy and proton beam therapy can be used to treat tumors. A key difference is that standard radiation passes through a person’s body. In contrast, proton beam therapy delivers radiation to the tumor, where it stops. Because the proton beams stop, less healthy tissue is exposed to radiation, and the risk of side effects is lower.

Protons are a component of all matter. Atoms have protons and neutrons together in the central nucleus with electrons surrounding them. Radiation is the energy released from atoms as either a wave, such as an X-ray, or a tiny particle of matter, such as a proton. Radiation therapy

can be used to kill cancerous and noncancerous tumors.

Standard radiation therapy uses X-rays. Because X-rays have no mass, they cannot be stopped from traveling all the way through the body. Proton beam therapy directs protons into a tumor. Because protons have mass, how far they travel and where they are placed can be controlled.

For example, a person who has a tumor near the back of one lung and is treated with standard radiation therapy may receive a dose through the back.

As the X-ray leaves the body, the rest of the lung, the heart and other tissues in front of the tumor also receive radiation.

With proton beam therapy, protons are directed inward from the back and stop in the tumor, delivering radiation to the tumor but none to organs or tissue in front of it.

Because much of the healthy tissue around the tumor does not receive radiation with proton beam therapy, side

effects are less likely than with standard radiation therapy. In addition, because radiation can be more precisely controlled using proton beam therapy, the amount of radiation delivered to the tumor can often be safely raised, potentially increasing the treatment’s effectiveness and possibly decreasing the number of treatments needed.

Proton beam therapy can be used for many kinds of tumors.

It is particularly useful in sites near critical organs or for tumors located deep within the body, when concern about damage to healthy organs and tissue may require that the standard radiation treatment dose be decreased. In particular, proton beam therapy is often a reasonable option for brain, esophageal and lung cancers.

Proton beam therapy can also be a good choice for children.

With radiation therapy, there is an increased risk that children will develop another tumor sometime during their lifetime due to the radiation. Proton

beam therapy lowers that risk because the child’s body is exposed to less radiation than that from standard radiation therapy. Proton beam therapy also lowers the risk of damage to children’s brain cells, decreasing the potential for long-term memory and thinking problems.

Proton beam therapy, although applicable in a variety of situations, is unlikely to completely replace standard radiation therapy.

Standard radiation is typically a better choice for skin cancers or other surface-level tumors. In addition, proton beam therapy is not a treatment option for cancer that has spread, or metastasized, to other parts of the body through the bloodstream.

Standard radiation is useful and effective at decreasing symptoms related to metastatic cancer.

The expense of the large equipment required for proton beam therapy also makes it

unlikely that this therapy will be widely available in the near future.

Finally, although this therapy appears to hold promise for treating a wide array of tumors, additional research is ongoing to determine the most effective way to use proton beam therapy. - Steven Schild, M.D., Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Dealing with silly improvement campaigns Q. I work part time as a receptionist for a company that uses our branch as a training ground for management. When things are going well for the current management team, why do they begin to focus on the lowest paid staff and the things they can do to make “us” even better? Over the years I have watched the same ideas come and go that do nothing to increase productivity but in fact decrease morale and job satisfaction among my coworkers.

A. The reason your management team focuses on improving the lowest paid staff is that the alternative when things are going really well is to focus on the fundamental problems in the organization.

Which focus do you think would raise less anxiety?

Most management teams

are aware of certain core issues that need to be addressed the elephants in their boardroom, so to speak.

Like most elephants, these issues take up a lot of room, and their size makes everybody nervous.

Most of the time, the management knows that some thorny interpersonal conflict would need to be addressed to fix these problems. Most of the time, the last thing the management wants to do is to handle a big potential conflict.

When I consult with boards and management teams on interpersonal issues, I see first-hand how long-term, entrenched and damaging these

conflicts are to a company.

Logically, no one wants to give up profit, productivity or reputation just to avoid feeling nervous, but every day that is exactly what is happening in corporate America.

Entry-level employees think it’s silly that management has decided they should, for example, wear blue shirts because blue makes customers happier. Unfortunately, for your management to stop tweaking your shoes, shirts or water cooler, they would have to go after the big problems.

I get many letters from employees who express confusion about why these impractical improvement campaigns only sweep the company during good times.

Keep in mind that during bad times, there are so many small problems to focus on the management has no risk of

tackling the larger issues.

Now when the company enters smooth waters, there is a lull, and the threat of addressing the elephant in the room appears imminent. Enter the “next great idea,” apply it to entry employees and voila, excellent distraction until the next bad time consumes management focus.

Try not to take the mandate on blue shirts, different coffee mugs or peppy posters personally. Our species has been perfecting creative ways to avoid big problems for centuries. Your management is just implementing a modern version of an age-old aversion to anxiety.

The Last Word(s) Q. My manager did a performance evaluation recently. She told me she thinks

I have a lot of knowledge but that I am not very wise about the way I do my job. Is there a difference between knowledge and wisdom?

A. Yes, wisdom is knowledge that we are able to apply. We all know what we should do, but wise people actually do it.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www.interpersonaledge. com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

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Sallie Mae or selling the car Dear Dave, I make about $70,000 a year, and I have $9,000 in student loan debt. I also have a car that would bring enough to allow me to pay off the student loans. Do you think I should sell?

Dave Dear Dave, Nice name! Seriously, there are two questions I ask when it comes to selling a car to pay off debt. One, is the value of your car and other vehicles—including motorcycles, boats and such— more than half of your yearly income? If so, then you have way too much money wrapped up in things that are going down in value. So, unless you’re talking

about a superexpensive car, I’d say the answer on this one is no.

The second question is this: Can you become debtfree, except for your home, in 18–24 months without selling the car? If the answer is yes, then I wouldn’t sell the car. There’s no reason to sell your car in this scenario, unless you just really hate the thing or need different transportation.

In this case, it sounds like your car is a reasonable percentage of your income. I’d hold on to

it and just save like crazy to kill off this student loan debt. With your income, it shouldn’t take more than a year. Good luck, Dave!

—Dave

Paying the parents Dear Dave, I have $1,000 in credit card debt, a $12,000 car loan and I owe my parents $20,000. The loan from my parents is causing stress because all I can afford to give them is $200 a month.

They don’t need the money, but they’d like to see it paid off soon. What can I do?

Jacob

Dear Jacob, If you’re not already living on a written, monthly budget, that should be the first step.

You say your parents don’t need the money, right? So, they’re not living on bread and water without your payments. I think the biggest thing causing them stress is the fear that you’re being irresponsible and living without a plan.

Make out a simple, realistic budget, and sit down with them to explain what you’re doing and how you plan to address things. Start a debt snowball, and begin knocking out your debts smallest to largest. By the time you pay off the credit cards

and the car, you’ll be able to give them lots more than $200 a month.

Just ask mom and dad to stick with you a while longer. I think it will make them feel better to see that you’re serious about getting your finances in order!

—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 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 13, 2012 SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 544 Redwood Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single Family Home). On the 9th day of January, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee RAMP 2003RS2 Plaintiff V. James P. Occhipinti a/k/a James Occhipinti; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 11 CH 1429 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-08239 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 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 236 Beaconridge Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Residential). On the 9th day of January, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Indenture trustee for the Benefit of People’s Choice Home Loan Securities Trust Series 2005-3 Plaintiff V. Jesus Castillo a/k/a Jesus E. Castillo; et. al. Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 331 GEHRIG CIRCLE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (TWO STORY HOME WITH ONE CAR GARAGE). On the 9th day of January, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff V. NALOM BACCAM & VIENGSAVANH BACCAM Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 135 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Case No. 10 CH 7485 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 14-10-00425 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 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 355 Deering Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Condo/Townhouse). On the 9th day of January, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC Plaintiff V. Kenneth A. Qualtier; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 7426 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 14-10-39206 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 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

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 86,120.11 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 5/15-1512(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 60602 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.

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC Plaintiff,

CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff,

vs.

NALOM BACCAM & VIENGSAVANH BACCAM Defendant. No. 10 CH 7485

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee RAMP 2003RS2 Plaintiff, vs.

James P. Occhipinti a/k/a James Occhipinti; et. al.

Defendant. No. 11 CH 1429 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 18th day of July, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 9th day of January, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 37, BLOCK 23, IN BOLINGBROOK SUBDIVISION, UNIT #4, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 6, 1961 AS DOCUMENT NO. 938091, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 544 Redwood Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 12-02-12-310-038 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-08239 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Indenture trustee for the Benefit of People’s Choice Home Loan Securities Trust Series 2005-3 Plaintiff, vs.

Jesus Castillo a/k/a Jesus E. Castillo; et. al.

Defendant. No. 10 CH 135 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 25th day of July, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 9th day of January, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: PARCEL 1: LOT 1, AREA 16, UNIT NO. 2 IN BEACONRIDGE SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 6, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 37, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 6, 1970 AS DOCUMENT NO. R70-7398. PARCEL II: EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION DATED AUGUST 24, 1967 AND RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R67-12143, AND DECLARATION OF INCLUSION DATED AUGUST 1, 1970 AND RECORDED AUGUST 14, 1970, AS DOCUMENT NO. R70-14485, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 236 Beaconridge Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 02-14-301-102 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.

Kenneth A. Qualtier; et. al.

Defendant. No. 10 CH 7426 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 1st day of August, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 9th day of January, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 173 IN LAKEWOOD RIDGE UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF SECTION 9, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE INDIAN BOUNDARY LINE, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 22, 2002 AS DOCUMENT R2002-050730 AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MAY 21, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2002-084623, IN THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 355 Deering Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Condo/Townhouse P.I.N.: 02-09-307-026 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 14-10-00425 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

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 14-10-39206 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 31st day of July, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 9th day of January, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 81, IN HOME RUN OF BOLINGBROOK UNIT NUMBER 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 3, 1972, AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-2873, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 331 GEHRIG CIRCLE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY HOME WITH ONE CAR GARAGE P.I.N.: 12-02-10-107-004 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 86,120.11 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 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

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