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Resident asks for financial details of village’s Emerald Ash Borer project
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Crime $5 million full cash bond set for man accused of hate crime Police found ammunition, shotgun, rifle and handguns in John White’s home after arrest for vandalizing synagogue
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sPorts Just missed Westmont drops the final game of the season and misses out on playoff berth
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the rotary Club of downers Grove on saturday offered children from kindergarten to sixth grade the opportunity to demonstrate their painting talents during their annual downtown halloween window painting event. participants, who were asked to bring a canned donation to support the downers Grove Fish Food pantry, picked up paint from the Downtown Management office. Children then found a window of participating merchants and displayed their halloween artwork.
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District 58
Village council discusses 2015 budget, Parents invited to learn repeals community grants commission Resident asks for financial details of village’s Emerald Ash Borer project By Christine M. Foushi for the bugle
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The fiscal year 2015 budget was again the topic of discussion during Tuesday’s Downers Grove Village Council meeting. bugle file photo Several opportunities still remain to discuss the budget An Emerald Ash Borer is shown next to a nickel for scale. The damage before it’s adopted, said Mayor caused by the insect is readily apparent in the photo. Currently, approximately 1,750 Ash trees are affected by Emerald Ash Borer, and will Martin Tully. Resident Gordon Goodman be removed over a six-year timeframe, according to the village. asked the council to in the tax bracket, he drain in to the village watersheds, present a detailed said although he may be specifically a subdivision in the breakdown of the paying lower rates with southeast area of the village that capital improvement the utility, it’s more on is tied in to Darien’s system, Olsen project pertaining property taxes based on said. to the Emerald Ash Tully said the utility provided his tax bracket. Borer. Currently, Tully said there is flexibility to address situations approximately 1,750 no argument that the through credits, where as there Ash trees are affected by inability to treat the are not any adjustments with a Emerald Ash Borer, and fee the same as you property tax. will be removed over martin tully Resident Tom Le Cren pointed would a property tax is a a six-year timeframe, mayor of out that if the utility went away downside. according to the downers grove One of the drawbacks and moved back to real estate village. In the fiscal to stormwater utility taxes, it may not be deductible for 2014 budget, $140,000 was allocated to the treatment, is it charges based roughly on some. “Not everyone can itemize removal and replanting of trees. stormwater runoff the property However, the council approved an generates, and property value and deductions,” Le Cren said. “I’d be additional $30,000 during the Oct. stormwater have no connection, paying a lot more than the fees.” 14 meeting for tree and stump Tully said. The advantage of the removal of an additional 100 to utility is the cost is spread across Community Grants more properties. 200 trees this year. Commission repealed In the short term, if stormwater Based on this, the fiscal 2015 budget is allocating $261,300 fees were part of property taxes The council repealed the for the treatment, removal, and and were tax deductible it may Community Grants Commission replanting of Ash trees, and is save property owners, but he by a vote of 4-1, therefore removing expected to be a repeated cost per added that it may end up costing all references related to the group more in the long term. Tully said a from the village. year for a five-year period. Goodman said the budget stormwater fee based on property This is moving the village in seems ambiguous of how much taxes would cause a disparity for the wrong direction, Goodman tree grooming and planting will single-family residential property said. The village needs to look for owners who may have been paying opportunities to provide services actually need to be done. Village Manager David Fieldman 70 percent towards infrastructure, such as support for Meals on said it is a net increase and can management and maintenance, Wheels and other support that provide a further breakdown by while only generating 50 percent DuPage Senior Center lends to of the runoff. the next village council meeting. members of the community. Fieldman said staff would be Another point of discussion “As you look at the activities of included the stormwater utility providing calculations to show the the village, I hope you realize that fee, where a Downers Grove impact of a tax-based versus utility supporting these things is in the resident expressed his concern based stormwater fee during the best interest of the community the utility is not tax deductible on Nov. 4 Council meeting. and an appropriate role for the Commissioner David Olsen, village acting through its elected state and federal income taxes, and to re-evaluate moving it back who has recently voiced moving leaders,” Goodman said. to property tax or a different way back to a tax-based system, said Commissioner Greg Hose said of putting it to residents so it is tax the utility is both fair and unfair. see budget| page 5 Certain areas of town do not deductible. The way he is situated
about technology, assessment tools Technology support sessions aimed at social media, digital tools, 1:1 devices Downers Grove Grade School District 58 will hold a technology support session and a learning, assessment and reporting overview on Wednesday at Highland School, 3935 Highland Ave. The technology support session will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the learning, assessment and reporting overview start at 7:30 p.m. A second set of session ill be held Nov. 12 at the Longfellow Center, 1435 Prairie Ave. The technology support session will help parents better understand the technology their children use inside and outside the classroom. The session will address learning tools on the 1:1 device, social media, digital citizenship, learning in a 1:1 environment, digital tools
Learning, Assessment and Reporting Overview
nov.12 6:30pm Highland School 3935 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL More information can be found at: w w w . d g 5 8 . or g
and the basic functions of 1:1 devices. The learning, assessment and reporting overview will provide parents with insights regarding how a variety of tools are used to identify students’ current level of understanding and cultivate learning experiences to help them learn and grow. At this session, specific insights will be provided regarding NWEA MAP, AIMSweb, IllinoisKIDS Kindergarten Assessment, PARCC, the District 58 Curriculum Web App, and new progress tools the district is exploring.
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Quinn announces new affordable Ray Graham wins AT&T housing units for veterans Investing in Illinois award An estimated 1,260 Illinois veterans experienced homelessness on any given night last year Newrentalhousingdevelopments for veterans will be created to make sure they have safe, quality and affordable places to live, Gov. Pat Quinn announced on Sunday. The new veteran housing developments in the Chicago area are part of Quinn’s agenda to honor and support the men and women who have served our nation. An estimated 1,260 Illinois veterans experienced homelessness on any given night last year. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that as many as 8 percent of all homeless veterans are women. There are about 175 female veterans – most with children – who are homeless in Chicago each night. “Those of us on the homefront need to take care of our service
members who have borne the battle,” Quinn said. ”That means making sure our veterans have access to job opportunities, education and safe and affordable housing. New housing units for our veterans will help ensure our heroes have the comforts of home they deserve.” TheIllinoisHousingDevelopment Authority awarded low-income housing tax credits to three affordable housing developments that will collectively provide 150 new rental apartments for Illinois’ servicemembers and their families. These new housing developments, in partnership with non-profit and private organizations, will help address challenges that many of today’s veterans face such as disabilities and homelessness.
topic more info here The three developments awarded receiving the tax credits are: 65th Infantry Regiment Veterans Housing: 48 units of supportive rental housing for veterans and their families located near the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago’s West Town community. Melrose Park Veterans’ Village: 35 units of rental housing for veterans and their families located on unused lots around Westlake Community Hospital in Melrose Park.
Under the direction of Quinn, the housing authority has made veteran housing a priority by tailoring the the tax credit program to give preference to proposed developments that serve veterans, provide supportive services and have a commitment for rental assistance.
State Rep. Ron Sandack nominated organization The Ray Graham Association has won the AT&T Investing in Illinois Award, which includes a $1,000 contribution from AT&T to support the association’s programs designed to help people with disabilities. “In a digital world and an Internet economy, AT&T is helping consumers and businesses move forward by delivering wired and wireless broadband solutions,” said John Quinn, AT&T external affairs manager. “We’re also helping the communities we serve move forward through corporate
contributions to Illinois nonprofit groups and programs that are making a difference locally.” State Rep. Ron Sandack nominated Ray Graham for the award, which provides resources and recognition to organizations and programs that are improving lives in their communities and the state by advancing education, economic growth, new technologies and other essential community services. The Ray Graham Association provides residential, educational, employment and recreational services to more than 2,000 people with disabilities and their families in 35 sites located throughout DuPage County. For more information, visit www.raygraham.org.
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$5 million full cash bond set for man accused of hate crime Police found ammunition, shotgun, rifle and handguns in John White’s home after arrest for vandalizing synagogue Police discovered thousands of rounds of ammunition, a shotgun, a rifle and four handguns in the home of a Westmont man charged with a hate crime for allegedly vandalizing a Lombard synagogue. John White, 40, of the 0-100 bock of Tartan Lakes Drive, Westmont, is being held on a $5 million full cash bond after being charged with one count of hate crime, a Class 3 felony; one count of criminal damage to property, a Class 3 felony; one count of possession of a firearm without a FOID card, a Class 3 felony; and one count of institutional vandalism, a Class 2 felony. Lombard police arrested White in the afternoon of Oct. 21, following a 911 call to Etz Chaim Synagogue regarding a disturbance. “The charges against Mr. White are extremely serious,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B.
Hate crimes have a devastating effect not only on the victims themselves, but on the entire community,”
- DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
Berlin said. According to police, White was driving recklessly in his vehicle both on and off the pavement of the property when they arrived. Officers also discovered antiSemitic graffiti on the synagogue, as well as seven broken windows. White was promptly removed from his vehicle and taken into custody. Following the incident, police obtained a search warrant for White’s house where they found thousands of rounds of ammunition, a shotgun and a rifle, and four handguns, among other things.
John White, 40, of the 0-100 bock of Tartan Lakes Drive, Westmont Photo Courtesy of the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
“Hate crimes have a devastating effect not only on the victims themselves, but on the entire community,” Berlin said. “Any such attack based on hatred and prejudice will not be tolerated in DuPage County and will be met with the full force of the law.” White’s next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 17.
Downers Grove
Fire fighter injured in Prentiss Creek Apartments blaze Some units uninhabitable after early morning fire on Oct. 22 A Downers Grove firefighter was injured during a call of a fire at the Prentiss Creek Apartments at 6:14 a.m. on Oct. 22. The Downers Grove Fire
budget | from page 3 it is disappointing to see this go away, but added that the village has many other opportunities that take precedent, such as stormwater, facilities or any other needs in the community. He said he supported the elimination of the commission with the understanding this can always be
Department was able to quickly contain the fire, which officials said started on the second floor of an apartment in the 2000 block of Prentiss Drive and extended to
revisited. Tully, who cast the loan nay vote, said he is concerned the value of not-for-profits has been discussed recently, however, it hasn’t prompted the same discussion with the Community Grants Commission. In terms of economic development, public dollars
the third floor. Officials said no residents were injured during the blaze, but added that significant smoke and other damage rendered certain units in the building uninhabitable for an indefinite period. The cause of the fires is currently under investigation.
are often used to spark private development as long as it’s done smartly and in a way that is going to return more on the investment than what is put in, he said. The Community Grants Commission was setup to determine what organization met the criteria to benefit from the group.
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www.dupagecrimestoppers.com • 800.222.tips Wedn e sday, October 29, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
Downers Grove Lori J. Bicek, 55, 5820 Middaugh Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:22 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Downers Grove Police Department for battery and assault. Todd Telfwer Crabbe, 51, 204 W. Park St., Sheridan, was arrested at 1:03 p.m. Oct. 17 in the 5300 block of Main Street for warrant. Artem Mosyakov, 20, 344 Manchester Ave., Batavia, was arrested at 2:27 p.m. Oct. 17 in the 4900 block of Main Street for driving while license suspended. Jose G. Navarro-Lucas, 31, 623 Brookside Drive, Westmont, was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Oct. 17 on 65th Street and Fairview for speeding and no valid driver’s license. Lydia I. Flores, 21, 1126 Brighton St., Glen Ellyn, was arrested at 2:40 p.m. Oct. 17 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for retail theft. Emma E. Krick, 18, 1328 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 on Randall and Lyman for possession of alcohol by a minor. Wayne C. Porter, 39, 1700 N. Austin, Chicago, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17 on Butterfield Road and Highland Avenue for driving while license suspended. Moises Robles, 22, 2 S. Victoria Lane, Streamwood, was arrested at 5:02 p.m. Oct. 18 on Prairie and Belmont for no valid driver’s license. Gregory R. Tintera, 54, 2N046 Kramer Ave., Lombard, was arrested at 8:21 p.m. Oct. 18 on Ogden Avenue and Stanley for driving while license suspended.
Dane E. Laursen, 27, 6610 Macarthur Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 8:49 p.m. Oct. 18 2200 Prentiss for a warrant. Kim S. Bun, 33, 5 Fernwood Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:35 a.m. Oct. 19 in the 1500 block of Ogden Avenue for obstructing justice, driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of cannabis. Stephen A. Wrzesinski Jr., 26, 3380 Ravinia Circle, Aurora, was arrested at 8:35 a.m. Oct. 19 on Prairie and Main Street for driving under the influence of alcohol. Jonathan W. Maxwell, 39, 6735 Briargate Drive, Downers Grove, was arrested at 8:53 p.m. Oct. 20 on Belmont and Inverness for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kenneth J. Harbin, 19, 3371 Kentshire Circle, Aurora, was arrested at 12:47 p.m. Oct. 21 on 63rd and Dunham Road for failure to appear warrant. Patrick E. Wallach, 22, 140 S. Clay St., Hinsdale, was arrested at 1:46 p.m. Oct. 22 in the 800 block of Burlington Avenue for domestic battery. Jorge E. Agueros-Montalvo, 28, 4864 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 10:14 a.m. on Cumnor and Tower for driving while license suspended. Essence H. McBride, 18, 4936 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. Oct. 23 at the residence for domestic battery.
Westmont At approximately 11:50 p.m. Oct. 13, officers performed a traffic stop in the 5900 block of South Cass Avenue for a registration violation. Officers arrested Jonnie Reyes, 48, 2527 Crabtree Ave., Woodridge, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for operating a vehicle with license plate covers. He was released on his own recognizance.
Sometime between 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 6 p.m. Oct. 13, an unknown offender(s) stole electronics, currency and jewelry from a residence in the 700 block of Oakwood Drive. Total loss is $3,000. At approximately 7:15 p.m. Oct. 14, officers responded to the 5800 block of South Cass Avenue for a traffic accident. Officers arrested Sergio Irepan-Escutia, 37, 22 E. 58th St., Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license and leaving the scene of an accident. He was released on his own recognizance. Sometime between 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15, an unknown offender(s) stole tools from a residence in the 100 block of East Chicago Avenue. Total loss is $1,000. At approximately 10:55 p.m. Oct. 15, officers performed a traffic stop in the 0-100 block of South Cass Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Fred Pope, 53, 3541 Marseilles Lane, Hazel Crest, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for speeding. He was released on his own recognizance. Sometime between 10:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 5:15 a.m. Oct. 17, an unknown offender(s) stole currency, compact discs, and sunglasses from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of North Washington Street. Total loss is $100. Sometime between 10 p.m. Oct. 16 and 7 a.m. Oct. 17, an unknown offender(s) stole currency from a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of North Adams Street. Total loss is $25. Sometime between 10 p.m. Oct. 16 and 6 a.m. Oct. 17, an unknown offender(s) stole a purse from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of North Washington Street. Total loss is $25. At approximately 10:15 p.m. Oct. 17, officers responded to the 700 block
of West 65th Street for a narcotics complaint. Officers arrested Semaja Dawson, 21, 10 Ennis St., Bolingbrook, for possession of cannabis. He was released on his own recognizance. Sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Oct. 18, an unknown offender(s) stole groceries from a vehicle parked in the 500 block of North Cass Avenue. Total loss is $20.
Woodridge At approximately 4:14 a.m. Oct. 10, Sarina Pica, 21, 7321 Northgate Way, Downers Grove, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following the investigation of a traffic accident on 75th Street and Woodward Avenue. At approximately 2:45 p.m. Oct. 10, Ramonda Norwood, 18, 7419 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, and Clarissa Stewart, 19, 7419 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, were charged with retail theft after returning unpurchased merchandise for store credit at Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. At approximately 7:19 p.m. Oct.10, Verushka Garcia, 21, 2105 Apple Lane, was charged with theft of labor services following an incident in the 2100 block of Apple Lane. At approximately 12:42 a.m. Oct. 11, Adam Stulgin, 32, 5539 E. Lake Drive, Lisle, and Corbin Sulgin, 24, 5539 E. Lake Drive, Lisle, were charged with battery following a disturbance at Tilted Kilt, 6320 Route 53. A residential burglary occurred sometime between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 1800 block of Harcourt Drive. Unknown person made entry into a residence and removed miscellaneous items of jewelry. At approximately 11:54 p.m. Oct. 11, Patrick Tillis Jr., 24, 621 Conservatory Lane, Woodridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while license suspended following a traffic stop
in the 8800 block of Woodward Avenue. At approximately 5:28 p.m. Oct. 12, Christopher Lee, 38, 1811 Shetland Road, Naperville, was charged with theft and disorderly conduct at 6320 Route 53. At approximately 8:27 p.m. Oct. 12, Periklis Kokotis, 35, 8667 Woodvale Drive, Darien, was charged with possession of cannabis following a traffic stop on Woodward Avenue and Harcourt Drive. At approximately 1:41 a.m. Oct. 13, Zachary Meininger, 21, 2423 Concord Drive, Woodridge, was charged with possession of cannabis and Joseph Lovetere, 22, 2835 Everglade Ave., Woodridge, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the 3300 block of 71st Street. A residential burglary occurred sometime between 10:40 a.m. 11 a.m. Oct. 13 in the 6700 block of Greene Road. Unknown person made entry into a residence and removed cash and jewelry. A burglary from motor vehicle occurred sometime between 1 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. Oct. 14 in the 7200 block of Woodward Avenue. Unknown person entered a parked vehicle and removed a vacuum, microwave and lamp. At approximately 6:18 p.m. Oct. 14, Sawsan Salieb, 61, 2464 Forest Drive, Woodridge, was charged with retail theft after removing items of clothing and jewelry from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. At approximately 11 p.m. Oct. 15, Christine Durbin, 27, 341 Cherry Hill St., Valparaiso, Indiana, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and Aaron Hopkins, 33, 341 Cherry Hill St., Valparaiso, Indiana, was charged with possession of a controlled substance on Boughton Road and Interstate 355.
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Tivoli named village green business Tivoli Enterprises, owner of Classic Cinemas, the Tivoli Theater, Tivoli Hotel and Tivoli Bowling Alley is officially a Downers Grove Green Business. The environmental concerns commissions and the village council on Oct. 7 awarded the Tivoli the Green Business designation, which recognizes its efforts in environmental sustainability. The Tivoli’s green practices include water conservation, waste reduction and recycling, energy efficiency, and building preservation. Water Conservation
The Tivoli has replaced fixtures in bathrooms and office buildings to reduce water usage. Water usage is regularly tracked, existing sprinkler systems are on timers to reduce water consumption, and landscaping is designed to withstand dry conditions. Waste Reduction and Recycling The Tivoli recently introduced recycling in its bowling alley for cans and bottles. It uses environmentally friendly cleaning materials and has reduced printing and copying by using a cloud platform for sharing documents and reuses packing supplies.
Energy Efficiency Using ComEd’s Smart Ideas program, the Tivoli has replaced lighting with more efficient LED, CFL and T8 fluorescent lights. Hot water pipes and refrigeration lines are insulated, and the windows and doors are weatherproofed. Building Preservation Tivoli Enterprises has preserved historic buildings in multiple communities, which results in fewer materials being transported to landfills.
Upcoming events in your area
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the week ahead friday
october 31
Halloween Fun Fair 4:30-7 p.m. at the Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St.
Calling creepy monsters, ghouls, pirates, and fairies! Come out and join in on the ghoulish fun at the Westmont Community Center. There will be lots of laughter and prizes when trying your luck at our carnival games. Register to win a special prize right after the “Parade of Costumes.” Then, children and adults alike will be under a spell when they watch the hocus pocus magic show. We have a monster menu available that you can sink your fangs into. Join in the fun, and you’ll be sure to scream about having a good time! FREE!
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november 4
Chili Cook-off and Pie Auction
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
Cantores Community Choir Rehearsals
Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club
6-7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove
7:30 a.m. to noon at St. Mary of Gostyn School Gym, 444 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove
7-8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove
6:45 p.m. at the Retreat at Seven Bridges, 6690 Double Eagle Drive
Twelve types of chili will be offered: chicken, vegetarian, beef, etc. Mild, Medium and extra spicy will tempt your taste buds.Sample and vote for your favorite.Home baked fruit, cream and custard pies will be auctioned.All proceeds will benefit local families in financial need. For more information, visit www.dgcc.org.
OCTOBER 29
Discover your Past— Cemeteries. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave. Genealogist Jeff Bockman will discuss how cemetery records can reveal what really lies below the ground. View photographs of unique tombstones and monuments along with samples of cemetery and funeral home records and obituaries. Registration is required. Register at westmontlibrary.org. Young Mothers’ Bible Study. 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. Child care and nursery is provided. For more information, call 630-969-3320 or visit www.dgcc.org.
OCTOBER 31
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Halloween Fun Fair. 4:30-7 p.m. at the Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St. Calling creepy monsters, ghouls, pirates, and fairies! Come out and join in on the ghoulish fun at the Westmont Community Center. There will be
Boy Scout Troop 89 and Cub Pack 89 will be hosting their annual All you can eat Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are $6.00 and Children 5 and under are free.
lots of laughter and prizes when trying your luck at our carnival games. Register to win a special prize right after the “Parade of Costumes.” Then, children and adults alike will be under a spell when they watch the hocus pocus magic show. We have a monster menu available that you can sink your fangs into. Join in the fun, and you’ll be sure to scream about having a good time! FREE! Halloween Dance. 7:30-9 p.m. at the Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St. Come to the Westmont Community Center on Halloween with your friends and show off your costume and dance moves. Costume contest and more chances to win great prizes. The event is free, and for grades: 6-8. Midnight Movie - ‘The Exorcist’. Midnight on Halloween at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The Tivoli Theatre will present the extended director’s cut of “The Exorcist.” Admission to what is widely considered the scariest
Rehearsals are Monday nights. All are welcome. A small fee will be charged to cover the cost of music. For more information, call 630-999-1190 or email cantorescc@gmail.com.
movie of all time is $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the Tivoli Theatre Box Office or online at www.classiccinemas.com.
NOVEMBER 1
Coffee with the Woodridge Mayor and Board. 8-9:30 a.m. at Bakers Square, 2020 W. 75th St. Electronics Recycling. 9 a.m. to noon at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. Electronics only are collected at this event, held monthly on the first Saturday. More info at www. downers.us. Chili Cook-off and Pie Auction. 6-7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. Twelve types of chili will be offered: chicken, vegetarian, beef, etc. Mild, Medium and extra spicy will tempt your taste buds.Sample and vote for your favorite.Home baked fruit, cream and custard pies will be auctioned.All proceeds will benefit local families in financial need. For more information, visit
The Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club will be holding their monthly meeting. All women who have a desire for friendship and community service opportunities are invited. Snacks and socializing begins at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Andrea at 312405-8762.
www.dgcc.org. Benefit Concert - Downers Grove Music Club. 7-9 p.m., at First Congressional Church, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. The Downers Grove Music Club is hosting a benefit concert, reception and silent auction to support high school student music awards for the continuation of their musical studies. Tickets at downersgrovemusicclub.org. $30 for adults; Youth 18 or younger are free when accompanied by an adult.
Wake Up Your Spirit - DuPage PADS Breakfast 7-8:30 a.m. at Benedictine University’s Krasa Center, 5700 College Road, Lisle
Event features keynote speaker Jarrett Payton, son of former Chicago Bears running back,Walter Payton. Jarrett has a passion not only for sports, but for community service like his father. Tickets- $40. Register at www.dupagepads. org or call 630-6823846 x2520. Proceeds will support programs that provide housing, support services, and employment training to the homeless.
NOVEMBER 2
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast. 7:30 a.m. to noon at St. Mary of Gostyn School Gym, 444 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove. Boy Scout Troop 89 and Cub Pack 89 will be hosting their annual All you can eat Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are $6.00 and Children 5 and under are free.
NOVEMBER 3
Cantores Community Choir
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soccer
Double OT
heartBreak Mustangs fall in final minutes of second extra period
By mike sandrolini SportS reporter
mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_sport
Slowly but surely, Downers South could feel the momentum of its regional final matchup opposite Oak Park-River Forest last Friday swinging its way despite trailing 1-0 at the break. Matthew Buczko clanked a shot off the post two minutes into the second half. Then, at the 25-minute mark, the Mustangs were awarded a penalty shot, only to be denied by Huskies 6-5 goalkeeper Sam Lisak. DGS defender Kyle Hardy, however, wouldn’t be denied. The senior scored on a header from 15 yards away with 2:53 to play in regulation—a goal that sent the fourth-seeded Mustangs and fifth-seeded Huskies into overtime. And then a second overtime. But with time running down in the second OT period and penalty kicks looming, OPRF came up big as midfielder Harrison Engoren rifled in a shot for what proved to be the game-winning tally with
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2:09 left. The Huskies held on for a 2-1 victory, ending what for the Mustangs was a season etched in the record books. The Mustangs finished 14-3-4, and started the campaign with a 12-game unbeaten streak which tied a school record that had stood since 1983. Powerful Morton, which is the top seed at the Lyons sectional and faced OPRF in a sectional semifinal game on Tuesday, broke DGS’ unbeaten streak with a 2-0 win on Sept. 30. “Our kids played incredibly hard,” said Mustangs coach Jon Stapleton. “I’m very proud of them all season and the effort they gave tonight to get back into it. I’m proud of the group, and congratulations to Oak Park.” Sophomore sensation Nicholas Rohl had a great scoring chance with 22 seconds to go in regulation, but OPRF’s backup goalkeeper William Dunne—who took over for Lisak late in the game after Lisak was shaken up and left the field—stopped Rohl’s
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Junior defenseman ryan strelau heads a ball during dgs’ double overtime loss to oPrf.
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FOOTBALL
Westmont falls shy of playoffs with loss Benet earns automatic spot with win By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
Building a tradition is not an easy thing to do. That was what the Westmont football team learned Friday night when it lost 46-21 to Sandwich, missing out on the program’s first playoff appearance since 2006. The Sentenials jumped out to a lead, scoring first and going up 6-0 before Sandwich ran off 20 straight points. Westmont bounced back with a late score to cut the lead, but a defensive miscue on a halfback pass put the Indians up 27-12 at the break. A scoreless third quarter gave Westmont hope to get back in the game, however, turnovers hurt Westmont and helped lead to the loss. The Sentenials were without several top weapons in the lineup and quarterback Kyle Domin played most of the game banged up. Domin racked up 164 yards on 22 carries, while Quintin Brown posted 119 20 totes. “It was disappointing because we had a great opportunity and we self-destructed,” said second year coach Otto Zeman. “Even with the kids we had here, we should have won the game. We had too many turnovers and you can’t do that if you want to be a playoff team. As a program, Westmont has only been to the playoffs twice in history, first advancing in 1990. While they failed to make the playoffs, the Sentenials posted the best record for the team eight years. Last year’s team was 1-8 in the first season under Zeman, who came out of retirement to take over the program. As the program builds, the players and program need to get used to advancing to the playoffs
to know what they are missing out on. “They just don’t understand,” Zeman said. “We made a lot of progress but we were good enough to get in this year and we blew it and that is something we all have got to live with.” While there are several talented players slated to come back next season, Zeman said Westmont can’t have the “wait until next year” attitude. “Next year never comes,” he said. “It is always just next year.” It had been rumored since the beginning of the season that this would be the final year on the sideline for the Hall of Fame coach, but Zeeman could not confirm nor deny. “I don’t know,” Zeeman said of his return. “We’ll see.” • Benet whipped Marian Catholic last Friday night on Senior Night, 66-7, and with its sixth victory of the season, automatically qualified for the Class 8A playoff which begins this weekend. The Redwings (6-3, 4-3) stormed to a 45-7 halftime lead and got a running clock two minutes into the second half after quarterback Jack Sznajder threw a 21-yard TD pass to Joe Moseley—his second touchdown catch of the evening. Sznajder also had a touchdown run. Ricky Scheuller tallied two TD runs, and Marty Dosen added a touchdown on the ground, as well. Brad Sznajder enjoyed another ultra-productive evening himself, running for 209 yards and three scores. His yardage total vs. Marian Catholic added to his singleseason school record of 1,411 yards; he’s scored 13 touchdowns. Liam Masse had a pass interception in the second quarter for the Redwings.
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Quinton Brown and Westmont fell to Sandwich and just missed the playoffs this season.
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8A PLAYOFFS:
benet @ hinsdale c.
game time 1 p.m. Saturday The details: Benet (6-3) has been up and down as of late, but put up 66 points on Marian Catholic after not scoring more than 28 points in a game all year prior. Hinsdale Central (7-2) has won four straight games and was put on the map after a seasonopening win over Bolingbrook. The Red Devils are led by quarterback Matt Rafferty, who has thrown for 1,246 yards and 14 touchdowns in just seven games. JuwanEdmondisthemainrunning back, putting up 979 yards and 10 touchdowns, also in just seven games. Rafferty likes to throw the ball to Thomas Ives, who has 36 catches for 629 yards and seven touchdowns. Defensively, Jimmy Thompson has 67 tackles, Matt Bradley has four of 13 team sacks and Frank Saltiel has four of 13 interceptions. Keys to the game: Benet has another tough draw this year in the playoffs after getting bumped up from 7A to 8A. The Redwings will need to establish
Photo By Mark Gregory Jack Snzajder and Benet travel to Hinsdale Central for the Class 8A playoff opener Saturday.
their running back and turn this into a low-scoring game, which would favor them. If they can get ahead early, that would give them some added confidence and be able to stick
with their game plan. The defense needs to force a few turnovers, which is possible as Rafferty has thrown seven interceptions this year. -compiled by Scott Taylor
8A PLAYOFFS:
dgs @ simeon
The details: Downers South (6-3) had reeled off five straight wins before falling to Hinsdale South 7-0 in their season finale. The Mustangs have been shut out twice this year but also have put up more than 30 points three times. Over the past six games, the defense has allowed more than 13 points just once. Simeon is a Chicago Public League Powerhouse and outscored opponents 356-72 on the year. The Wolverines are on an eight-game
winning streak after losing their opener 28-26 to St. Rita. They are led by running back Dion Earls and quarterback Timon Watkins, both of whom are explosive players. Keys to the game: Downers South will have to forget about its last game offensively and move on for Simeon, which shouldn’t be hard to do since it is the playoffs. The offense needs to fine success early to get some confidence back and avoid the shutout. The
game time 7 p.m. Saturday @ Gateley Stadium defense has been solid and will need to keep up with the explosive Wolverine players. Limiting big plays and forcing Simeon to go on long drives will be the key for the Mustangs.. -compiled by Scott Taylor
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roundup
Local tennis players enjoy strong weekend By Scott Taylor sports editor
staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports
It was a strong weekend for the Benet doubles team of Allison Bartley and Katie Telford. The duo won four matches at the state meet in the northern suburbs of Chicago. They opened play with matching 6-1, 6-0 wins over Belleville East and Chicago University. They then fell 6-1, 6-1 to Lake Forest, but rebounded with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Lyons and a 6-4, 7-5 win over Glenbrook North. The Redwings finished Friday with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 loss to Troy Triad to finish in the top 24. “They really did a nice job. Overall I’m really happy.” said Benet coach Mike Hand. “There’s always something you could have improve on but for the most part they should be really happy and really proud of how they did and what they accomplished. “I don’t know if I really told them anything specific (to prepare for state). It’s another tournament, yet it’s not another tournament but you try not to hype it too much. “They made sure to get to the net and not be passive. That’s one of things we really stepped up—on getting to net more often. Anytime you’re proactive in something it gives you a better opportunity and feel for what’s going on. •Downers South’s doubles tandem of Tiffany Bui and Janine Urgello went 3-2 at state. They opened with a 6-4-6-0 loss to Naperville North, but rebounded with three straight wins. The Mustangs topped Morton 6-1, 6-3, Rockford Boylan 6-1, 6-3 and Crystal Lake Central 7-5, 7-5. They finished play with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Loyola. The Downers North duo of Mary Margaret McMahon and Theresa McMahon went 1-2 at the state meet. They opened with a 6-0, 6-1 loss to Glenbrook North and rebounded with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Allie Shank and Grace Steinke of Sterling. They finished with a 6-3, 6-0 loss to Oak Park-River Forest. “They were pretty nervous that first match. They really didn’t shake the nerves, but as day went on they played better and better. They played their best tennis
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Janine Urgello teamed up with Tiffani Bui to go 3-2 at the state tournament last weekend. of season their last couple of was really, really good. Probably Omar Kashow, Kyle Kenagy, matches of day and played very serving is the No. 1 thing that got Daniel Morefield and Patrick well Friday morning too,” said better for them (this year). It got Cleary scored goals, while Kenagy, South coach Peter Freischlag. to the point where it was pretty David Diltz, Connor Mote and “They were excited about their reliable and consistent. That’s Brendan McDonnell had assists. results. Winning three matches at probably biggest improvement, Konrad Bayer picked up the the state tournament, that’s pretty and just getting match tough.” shutout in goal. good. •Kenagy was selected to the AllSOCCER “They had a really good year. American Team and was invited to They had a slow start but ended Benet brought home the Geneva compete in the fourth annual Boys up with a pretty positive ending. Regional title with a 2-1 win over High School All-American game. They’ve worked really hard. They the host school Saturday. GIRLS CC were a Benet beat Oswego East 4-0 in very streaky team; their good the semifinals. Downers North (41) and South
(61) placed second and third, respectively, at the Hinsdale Central Regional Saturday in Class 3A as both teams moved on to sectional competition. Hinsdale Central won with 26 points. The Trojans got scores from Emma Moravec (18:06, 4th), Grace Maletich (18:59, 7th), Kaitlyn Bonfield (19:07, 8th), Ashley Johnson (19:10, 10th) and Angela
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Wedn esday, October 29, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com roundup | from page 14 Budach (19:18, 12th). The Mustangs got times from Amanda Thate (18:37, 5th), Katie Stapleton (18:49, 6th), Mary Beine (19:24, 14th), Jill Boyle (19:28, 16th) and Maggie Seitz (19:48, 20th). •Benet scored 111 points, which was good enough to advance out of the West Chicago Sectional, finishing fourth. Naperville North won with 24 points. Scoring for the Redwings were Clare McCabe (18:35, 10th), Amanda DeSitter (19:22, 21st), Anna Brown (19:26, 22nd), Elli Chalkey (19:47, 28th) and Rachel Strons (19:55, 30th). •In class 1A, Westmont placed second in the Aurora Christian Regional with 74 points to advance to sectionals. Chicago Christian won with 74. The Sentinels got scores from Imogene Asa (19:51, 11th), Peyton Nash (19:52, 12th), Emilia Maslany (20:03, 14th), Brittany Eiermann (20:45, 18th) and Lily Arndt (20:57, 19th).
BOYS CC Ryan Clevenger of Downers North took home the Hinsdale Central Regional title with a time of 14:52, winning by 22 seconds. As a team the Trojans placed second with 51 points. Hinsdale
double | from page 11 hard shot. OPRF’s first-half goal came moments after DGS goalkeeper Sam Dumford made a spectacular, diving save to his right to thwart the Huskies. “In the first half their physicality kind of gave us problems,” Stapleton said. “We didn’t necessarily possess the ball; we kind of stepped into being a little more direct than we’re used to. “I thought towards the end of that first half we found a little bit of a rhythm even though it didn’t show on the scoreboard. In the second half we did a much better job of getting into spots where we could put pressure on their goalkeeper.” The Mustangs will have, among others, Rohl and Dumford returning next fall, but they’re losing key seniors who were instrumental in their success this season. “It’s been an amazing year, amazing people, amazing coaches, the program is amazing,” said one of those graduating seniors, forward Eric Diaz. “I’ve
Central won with 44. Also scoring for the Trojans were Alec Danner (15:26, 4th), Zac Christensen (15:39, 8th), Jack Diamond (16:20, 18th) and Robert Prescott (16:25, 20th). Downers South qualified for sectionals after placing fourth with 90 points. Scoring for the Mustangs were Jack LaLonde (15:24, 3rd), Max O’Meara (16:04, 12th), Ethan Kirk (16:12, 15th), Stephen Pipilas (16:37, 27th) and Alan Zhou (16:52, 33rd). Benet took fifth at the West Chicago Regional to advance to sectional competiton. The Redwings were led by Jack Tuttle (16:15, 19th), Brady McLaughlin (16:17, 21st), Jeff Girardot (16:23, 26th), Matt Kowalczyk (16:29, 31st) and Kelly Crombie (16:31, 34th). •In Class 1A, Westmont placed third at the Aurora Christian Regional to advance to sectionals as Nick Dea (16:01) and Anthony Alessi (16:03) took home the top two spots. Mitch Perrotta was fourth (16:15, Tony Cordero finished 28th (17:53) and Jake Juska was 34th (18:14). Lisle senior Zach DeCraene advanced individually, placing 27th with a time of 17:40.
been here three years and I don’t think I would trade it for anything. It’s just an amazing feeling. “We dug deep (today) and coach really wanted us to go out and play our hearts out for the last couple of overtimes. He (Coach Stapleton) always guarantees that we have 80 minutes left and I think we just get that in our mentality and we always have that underdog mentality which is great.” The Mustangs also are saying goodbye to midfielders Jason Galeik, Brenin Bales, John Parilla and Hunter Thoren, forwards Alexander Escamilla and Joseph Caldarazzo, and defenders Buczko, Rob Batten, Andrew Dobosenski and Jared Sombeck. And Kyle Hardy. “It was great playing with every one of my teammates,” Hardy said. “I loved every moment of it; I wouldn’t trade it for anything else. I wish them the best in luck in life. “I’m glad we could leave a legacy and I hope that next year’s team can do the same thing. It’s great being part of Downers Grove South soccer.”
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calendar | from page 8 Rehearsals. 7-8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Rehearsals are Monday nights. All are welcome. A small fee will be charged to cover the cost of music. For more information, call 630999-1190 or email cantorescc@ gmail.com.
NOVEMBER 4
Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club. 6:45 p.m. at the Retreat at Seven Bridges, 6690 Double Eagle Drive. The Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club will be holding their monthly meeting. All women who have a desire for friendship and community service opportunities are invited. Snacks and socializing begins at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Andrea at 312-405-8762.
NOVEMBER 5
Young Mothers’ Bible Study. 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. Child care and nursery is provided. For more information, call 630-969-3320 or visit www.dgcc.org. DGWC Meeting. 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church,
Downers Grove. Join the Downers Grove Woman’s Club the first Wednesday of every month for wonderful speakers and terrific treats. The group is always looking for new members or new friends. Wake Up Your Spirit - DuPage PADS Breakfast. 7-8:30 a.m. at Benedictine University’s Krasa Center, 5700 College Road, Lisle. Event features keynote speaker Jarrett Payton, son of former Chicago Bears running back,Walter Payton. Jarrett has a passion not only for sports, but for community service like his father. Tickets- $40. Register at www.dupagepads.org or call 630682-3846 x2520. Proceeds will support programs that provide housing, support services, and employment training to the homeless. The Lost Girls of the Sudan. 7:30 p.m. at the Lisle Library. The Downers Grove Area American Association of University Women presents The Lost Girls of the Sudan-a panel from the Sudanese Community Association of Illinois. The panel will address how the Association helps Sudanese women empower themselves in a country where they have more opportunities. With these also
great investment, by the way. As long as he’s studying something that has marketplace application, you’re setting the stage for him to make back the money put into his degree and much more. If that’s the plan, and he’s not off pursuing a Ph.D. in something like German polka history, you two are making a great investment. So work hard now, cut all the corners you can and pile up money so you two can get through his time in school! —Dave
Selling a car with a lien Dear Dave, How do you sell a vehicle with a lien amount that’s higher than the actual value of the car? Miranda Dear Miranda, First, you have to find a way to cover the difference between the amount of the lien and what you can get for the car. Let’s look at an
come challenges such as dealing with a more complicated financial system and balancing traditional roles expected of women in Sudanese culture.
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Woodridge’s WWII Veterans Honored. The Mayor and Board of Trustees will honor local WWII veterans starting at 6:45 p.m. at Village Hall, 5 Plaza Drive. Following the reception, Mayor Gina Cunningham will present a proclamation to the veterans at the Board meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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Little Women. 7-10 p.m. at the Westview Hills Middle School, 630 65th St., Willowbrook. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before each show when the doors open. For more information about the Progressive Village Performing Network, please check out our website. $12 adults, $10 child and Seniors 55+ $3 off/groups of 5 or more. For more information, visit www.pvpnwestmont.com.
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Oak Trace Holiday Happening. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak Trace, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove. Homemade gifts such as woodworking, art, baked
(as long as) he i’s not off pursuing a Ph.D. in something like German polka history, you two are making a great investment. So work hard now, cut all the corners you can and pile up money so you two can get through his time in school. example. If the car is worth $15,000, and you owe $18,000, that would leave you $3,000 in the hole. How do you get out of that car? The bank holds the title, and until you give them the payoff amount of $18,000, you’re not getting the title. The easiest and simplest way would be if you had $3,000 on hand to make up the difference. But if someone comes along and buys the car from you for $15,000, you’ve got to be able to cover the remaining $3,000, right? Barring the best-case scenario where you actually have the money, you could go to a local bank or credit union and borrow the remaining $3,000. I hate debt,
goods, needlework and jewelry will be for sale. Crafts range in price from $1 to $50. Also serving a traditional, all-you-can-eat Swedish buffet from 11am to 2pm for $10, complete with spiral ham, potato sausage and pickled herring. AAUW Used Book Collection. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eagle Storage, 555 Rogers st., Downers Grove. Association of University Women will be collecting paperbacks, hard cover books and textbooks (published after 2003). All donations are tax deductible.Please no magazines, encyclopedias, or Readers Digest Condensed Books. Call 630-2258162 for more info.
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Third Thursday. 5–7 p.m. every third Thursday at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Third Thursdays are a special time once a month for families of children with autism spectrum disorder, visual, and mobility impairments to come play at the Museum. All activities are free with admission or membership. Families Anonymous meeting. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove. Families
but being $3,000 in the hole is a lot better than $18,000 in the hole. Then, you could turn around and pay back the $3,000 quickly. After that, you’d give the total amount owed to the bank. They would give you the title, and you sign it over to the new owner. That’s how it works! —Dave
* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
Anonymous is a 12-Step fellowship for families and friends of persons with destructive behavior, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. Meetings are held weekly. Contact DownersFA@gmail.com if you have questions or call 630-6099971. Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings daily at the West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Open speaker meetings at 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, other meetings listed by day and hour on www. wsacaa.org. Memberships available: inquire at the Club. Gam-Anon. Gam-Anon is an anonymous fellowship for spouses, adult children, family and friends whose lives have been affected by someone with a gambling problem. ForInformation call our 24 hour hotline at: 708802-0105 Or visit our website at www.gamanonchicago.org. Toddler & Me Playgroup. 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Westmont Library. Bring your young children to a special morning playtime in the library’s meeting room. Interact with other moms and caregivers while the kids play and eat snacks.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Jurgita Staniulyte; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000839 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/25/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/2/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-19-113-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6505 Hathaway Lane, Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-34220. I630167 Published 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
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22 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Jurgita Staniulyte; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000839 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/25/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/2/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: LOT 2 IN BLOCK 6 IN PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMES, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 11, 1976 AS DOCUMENT R7654879, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1, AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 13, 1976 AS DOCUMENT R76-55803. PIN 09-19-113-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6505 Hathaway Lane Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1412-34220. I630167 Published 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
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Austria’s fourth-largest city is quite a showpiece, for both tourists and explorers prominent citizen is quite a contrast to Mozart - he’s the energywww.icksteves.com drink tycoon Dietrich Mateschitz, @Ricksteves a.k.a. Mr. Red Bull. He has a mysterious mansion at the Recently, on one busy edge of town, sponsors local day, I revisited highlights soccer and hockey teams, and found new sights owns several chic Salzburg in Salzburg, a Baroque eateries and cocktail bars, showpiece. Austria’s and employs 6,000 mostly fourth-largest city good-looking people. It with 150,000 residents seems his personality is like - is divided into old and steves’ the beverage that made him new. The Old Town, riCk euroPe between the Salzach with riCK steves rich and powerful - a highenergy, anything’s-possible River and Salzburg’s cultural Terminator. mini-mountain You can celebrate Red Bull right (Monchsberg), holds nearly all the charm and most of the tourists. by the Salzburg airport in Hangar-7, The New Town, across the river, where 20 or so of Mateschitz’s has the train station, a few sights glittering planes and race cars are and museums, and some good housed under a modern steeland-glass dome - along with accommodations. I started my day in the New Town several pretentious bars, cafes, and checking out the new displays and restaurants all designed to brandish audio tour at Mozart’s Residence, the Red Bull “culture.” The dynamic the reconstructed home of vibe extends into these eateries: Salzburg’s most-famous citizen (the Mayday Bar serves experimental house was bombed during World food, and the pricey restaurant War II). When Wolfgang Amadeus Ikarus features a different wellMozart was 17, his family moved known chef each month. I opted instead for a traditional to these lavish digs. Here, you can see Mozart’s piano and violin, schnitzel lunch at a restaurant, and among other artifacts. Die-hard then worked it off on a “Sound of classical music fans can also visit Music” bicycle tour. The eight-mile the cramped apartment of Mozart’s scenic pedal through Salzburg Birthplace (Geburtshaus) in Old plays up city sights related to the Town, where he learned to play musical von Trapps, a Salzburg piano and violin and composed his family who fled the Nazis. It’s called “Fraulein Maria’s Sound of first boy-genius works. In 1756, little Wolfgang was Music Tour,” but it’s run by a burly baptized at Salzburg Cathedral, young man named Rupert. Though one of the first Baroque buildings they’re schmaltzy, I’ve enjoyed the north of the Alps, in the heart of bus tours on previous visits, but Old Town. For the next 25 years, the cycling version of this quirky this would be his home church. At touristic phenomenon was a new a morning Mass, I enjoyed a bird’s- and good experience for me. After biking, I took in a eye view of the musical action of a choir and small orchestra. From marionette performance of “The a dizzying perch, I faced the loft Magic Flute.” Marionette shows - where for two years of Sundays, are a Salzburg tradition (think Mozart served as organist. Baroque of the “Lonely Goatherd” scene scrolls, dancing cupids, and in “The Sound of Music”). Of all conductors’ batons swirled like the musical shows in Salzburg that I recommend, this was one icing on a musical cake. Today Salzburg’s most I’d never actually experienced By riCk steves
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before, and the performance (with handy superscripts in English) was spellbinding. A troupe of 10 puppeteers - actors themselves brings to life the artfully created puppets at the end of their five-foot strings. After the show, I hopped in a taxi and headed to the Augustiner Braustubl (Augustiner beer garden) for my favorite dinner in Salzburg. This huge 1,000-seat beer garden within a monk-run brewery is rustic and raw - and packed with all generations, enjoying fish grilled on sticks, munching radishes artfully sliced into long delicate spirals, and hoisting tall gray porcelain mugs of beer drawn from old-time wooden kegs. It seemed half of Salzburg had gathered under a chestnut tree orchard of conviviality. There’s a unique Austrian word for that kind of ambience: gemutlichkeit, a cozy conviviality that can make you dream in lederhosen and dirndls. In the late hours, I checked out a string of boomer-friendly cocktail and wine bars on a very characteristic old lane in a tranquil section of town, a block off the river on Steingasse in New Town. Before returning to my hotel, I marveled at the beauty of floodlit, castle-topped Salzburg from the riverbank. Even after decades of travel, I’m amazed at how a single wellorganized day can amass plenty of lifelong memories. Mingle with the locals, take a stroll or bike ride through the cobbled streets and elegant buildings, and enjoy the new and old of this Austrian mecca. (rick steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes european travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. email him at rick@ ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.) (c)2014 riCK steves | distriBUted By triBUne Content aGenCy, llC.
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with a charmingly preserved old town, splendid gardens and baroque churches, salzburg feels made for tourism.
hotel krone 1512, about five blocks from the river, offers 23 decent, simply furnished rooms in a building that dates to medieval times (moderate, www.krone1512.at). hotel am dom offers 15 chic, upscale rooms, some with their original wood-beam ceilings (splurge, www.hotelamdom.at).
Gasthaus Zum wilden mann serves hearty, cheap meals in the traditional austrian style, two minutes from mozart’s birthplace in the old town (Getreidegasse 22, tel. 0662/841787). augustiner Braustubl, a large monk-run brewery, beer garden and restaurant, provides a historic setting outside the old town center (augustinergasse 4, tel. 0662/431-246).
salzburg is a stroller’s delight and it’s also great fun for cyclists. For farther flung sights, try the city’s extensive bus system.
www.salzburg.info.
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