Downers Grove 12-3-14 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

December 3, 2014 vol. 7 issue 1

Criminals have enough information, technological knowledge to convince unsuspecting victims

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news Man receives 4 years for March road rage shooting Incident took place near Downers Grove on I-355 and Ogden Avenue see page 3

NEWS Woodridge police search for armed robbery suspect Male suspect displayed handgun, demanded cash

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health Winter Safety tips for your family Proper preparation is critical to keep you and your family safe during the winter months

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sports Repeat Performance

Downers North claims second straight runner-up trophy

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News

Police warn of IRS phone scam

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Weekend Weather COUNTY NEWS

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county news

Friday • december 5

cloudy High: 38° Low: 33° Making the season merry

Jesse White targets holiday shoppers abusing disability parking at malls statewide

Marks the ninth year Secretary of State Police conduct stings

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Volunteers work hard to make Operation Christmas a success

Presence Cancer Care in Joliet first to offer new clinical trial for lymphoma

Des Plaines police warn residents to be wary of scam

The Des Plaines Police Department urges members of the community to be wary of unexpected calls or e-mails from people claiming to be IRS agents.

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business & real estate..................18 classifieds.......................19 health................................23

saturday • december 6

partly cloudy High: 40° Low: 31° sunday • december 7

partly cloudy High: 40° Low: 35° WEEKEND EVENT: The 38th “Festival of the Gnomes” heads in to town Saturday, Dec. 6, and new this year is an additional show on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St, Joliet.

Woodridge

Bolingbrook man charged with attempted armed robbery at Woodridge grocery store Christopher Esbensen also facing aggravated battery, retail theft charges By Jonathan Samples staff reporter

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A Bolingbrook man was charged with attempted armed robbery after police said he tried stealing money from a cash register at a Woodridge JewelOsco early Tuesday morning. Woodridge Police said

Wo o d r i d g e Christopher Esbensen police responded entered the store, to the scene at located at 2317 W. 75th approximately 4 a.m. St., approached the and apprehended customer service desk Esbensen after a foot and removed a pack chase in the area of cigarettes. Police near the grocery said Esbensen then store. In addition to attempted to steal money attempted armed from a cash register after Christopher robbery, Esbensen reaching the check-out Esbensen was charged with line. Photo aggravated battery The clerk shut the door Courtesy of and retail theft. He and a customer grabbed the Woodridge is being held at the Esbensen and threw him Police Department DuPage County to the ground. Jail with a $75,000 According to police, bond. the clerk noticed that Woodridge Police said the case the offender was in possession of a knife. Esbensen then fled the is still under investigation. store.

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Man receives 4 years for March road rage shooting Incident took place near Downers Grove on I-355 and Ogden Avenue 21 at approximately A South Elgin man 5:45 p.m. on the border was sentenced to four of Lisle and Downers years in prison after Grove on Interstate 355 he opened fire on an just north of Ogden automobile following a Avenue. Illinois State traffic altercation earlier Police were dispatched this year. to a call of shots fired on Vaughn Atkins, 42, Atkins, southbound I-355 near 1409 S. Blackhawk Vaughn 42, 1409 S. Ogden Avenue. Police Circle, entered a plea Blackhawk said the victim, Michael of guilty to one count Circle Courtesy of Ingram, was traveling of aggravated discharge the DuPage southbound when he of a firearm, a Class 1 County State’s Attorney’s switched lanes, cut off felony, in October and Office Atkins and forced his Judge Kathryn Creswell vehicle on to the shoulder handed down the of the road. sentence last week. Shortly thereafter, Atkins pulled “Simply put, when Mr. Atkins decided to open fire on a fellow his vehicle alongside the driver’s motorist after being cut off, he let side of Ingram’s vehicle, pointed his road rage get the best of him,” a handgun at Ingram and pulled DuPage County State’s Attorney the trigger, hitting Ingram’s Robert Berlin said. “By shooting vehicle in the driver’s side rear at the driver of another vehicle passenger door. Following the during rush hour traffic on a incident, Atkins exited the major expressway, Mr. Atkins put highway and sped away. An investigation into the many motorists and passengers shooting conducted by the Illinois in grave danger.” The incident occurred on March State Police and the DuPage

“Simply put, when Mr. Atkins decided to open fire on a fellow motorist after being cut off, he let his road rage get the best of him,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. County State’s Attorney’s Office led authorities to Atkins, and he was taken into custody from his South Elgin home without incident on March 24. Atkins has been out on bond since his arrest after posting the necessary 10 percent of his $200,000 bail. He will begin serving his sentence immediately. “Thankfully, no one was hurt by Mr. Atkins’ reckless behavior,” Berlin said. “People have to remember that if you find yourself involved in a traffic altercation, stay calm and don’t let your emotions get the better of you.” Atkins will be required to serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

Library announces Lisle Lit Fest essay winners Schiesher Elementary fourth grader won this year’s contest The Lisle Library District announced the winners of the Lisle Lit Fest essay contest, which was sponsored by Lisle Savings Bank. This year’s winner is Joanna Hatch, a fourthgrade student at Schiesher Elementary in Lisle. The first runner-up, not pictured, is Devin Polcyn, a fourth-grade student

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Joanna Hatch, right, and Cathy Yang were among the winners of this year’s Lisle Lit Fest essay contest.

at Schiesher Elementary in Lisle. Cathy Yang, a second-grade student

at Beebe Elementary in Naperville, was the second runner up.

Downers Grove

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Police said if someone calls claiming to be from the IRS and uses threatening language to convince the resident to pay, it is probably not the IRS.

Police warn of IRS phone scam Criminals have enough information, technological knowledge to convince unsuspecting victims In the scam, a resident receives a telephone call that appears to be from the IRS. The caller tells the resident that they owe taxes that must be paid immediately. Residents may also receive official looking emails associated with the scam. The criminals are armed with enough information and technological knowledge to convince unsuspecting victims that they owe money, because they can recite the last four digits of their Social Security number. Additionally, the callers ask for payment with prepaid debit cards or through a wire transfer – payment methods that the IRS does not use. Police said if someone calls claiming to be from the IRS and

uses threatening language to convince the resident to pay, it is probably not the IRS. Typically, the IRS contacts people who owe taxes by mail, not by phone. The mail should be addressed to you only, if there is another name on the envelope, it may be some type of scam. Here are some important reminders from the police department regarding telephone solicitations: Do not provide personal information to unknown callers; if you are told to pay an advance fee to collect a prize, it’s a scam; MoneyPak transactions are not refundable, cannot be reversed and are not FDIC-insured. Police said anyone who feels they may have been the victim of any type of telephone or mail fraud,shouldcontacttheDowners Grove Police Department to make a report. If the scam involves the IRS, you could also report the incident directly to the Treasury’s Inspector General at 800-3664484.

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Police searching for Maple Avenue condo development discussion armed robbery suspect pushed back to Dec. 9 Male suspect displayed handgun, demanded The village of Downers Grove announced that additional discussion on the ordinance to authorize a special use to permit a residential condominium development in the downtown business zoning

district, 936 and 942 Maple Ave., will occur at the Dec. 9 village council meeting on the first reading agenda. This item is not appearing on the Dec. 2 village council agenda.

cash from Woodridge hair salon By Jonathan Samples staff reporter

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Woodridge Police said an armed robbery occurred at a hair salon in the 2300 block of 63rd Street Tuesday evening. According to police reports, a

male suspect, wearing all black and a mask, entered the Hair Cuttery, 2301 63rd St., approached the register and demanded money. Police said the man displayed a handgun during the incident. After taking the money, the man ran out of the store. Woodridge police said the

incident is under investigation and asked anyone with information to call 630-719-4703 or email crimetips@vil.woodridge.il.us. The robbery occurred less than 24 hours after an attempted armed robbery at a Woodridge Jewel-Osco in the 2300 block of 75th Street. However, the suspect in that incident, which occurred at approximately 4 a.m., was apprehended by police shortly after it occurred.

computer tech

Crypto viruses something to fear Virus encrypts files, demands ransom, antivirus will not help By John Becker computer tech

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I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but I have another warning to issue, this time about the “crypto” type of viruses. These crypto viruses sound like fiction but are all too real. Technically, this breed is not a virus per se, as it does not delete files or cause damage to the computer itself. But what it does is perhaps worse than deleting or damaging files.

Why are crypto viruses worse?

There are effective and wellknown recovery techniques for deleted or damaged files, but there is no fix for encrypted files. Encryption is a technique that uses a mathematical algorithm to take a digital file, add a “secret code,” scramble the contents and then save the scrambled file. The scramble is done in a way that makes deciphering the scramble impossible without knowing the secret code. Encryption, when used properly, protects your digital files from hackers. I use encryption to scramble files I need to send via email. But when hackers are doing the scrambling, it is used against you to make your files unusable and held for ransom. This is what the Cryptolocker, Cryptowall and TorLocker viruses do. After one of these hits your system, your data

files, pictures and music backup disk is always a good files are unusable until start. Having a cloud backup “unlocked.” is also good, however, if This is where the you suspect you may have hackers make their CryptoLocker or TorLocker, money: You have to stop your cloud backup purchase the unlock immediately. The encrypted code for varying amounts john becker files will be uploaded to your (typically $300-$500) computer tech cloud backup and will be from the hackers. The equally useless as the copies hackers are quite brazen, on your disk. leaving complete instructions of Won’t my anti-virus stop this? what they did and what you must do to get your files back. They can Short answer: No. afford to be brazen because they Because CryptoLocker and hide behind anonymous “bitcoin” TorLocker require cryptology websites to get paid. software to be installed, it requires If you don’t pay, your files remain active user input to do so. This is scrambled forever. If you do pay, you not something that automatically will get the unlock code back but installs itself, as the user has to now your credit card information perform some action to allow it to is in the hands of hackers, and be installed. In other words, when sometimes the unlock code does not the user clicks “OK” to an e-mail work. I strongly recommend that attachment or some pop-up box, you never pay the ransom for those Crypto-or-TorLocker has a free reasons alone, but also because pass to install. When the user clicks these attacks will continue with the OK, it means OK to everything on more money these criminals make. the computer, allowing the crypto virus to shut off or bypass antivirus How do I avoid getting software completely.

this type of virus?

The answer of how to avoid CryptoLocker or TorLocker is the same advice I always give: If anything looks or seems odd, don’t do it. Don’t click on random, unwanted pop-ups while surfing websites, don’t click links in emails and don’t open email attachments before first scanning them with an antivirus scanner.

How can I protect my data? This one gets complicated. First, having a backup of your data on some other device like a flash disk or

One more thing CryptoLocker and TorLocker can actively search shared folders and network drives, and travel across networks to other machines. If one of these gets into your home or business network, one infection on one computer can encrypt all of your files on each computer. John Becker is owner of Medical Office Systems, LLC, a provider of computer and technical services to medical offices and local businesses. www. medofficesystems.com.

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Village lighting ceremony warms residents, visitors alike More than 900 homemade ornaments by local youth community organizations decorate the tree By Christine M. Demma for the bugle

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“Light the Tree! Light the Tree!” were the chants from hundreds of people who gathered Friday night for the downtown Downers Grove tree lighting ceremony. Mayor Martin Tully and special guest Santa Claus flipped the switch and illuminated the giant Christmas tree at the Main Street train station to kick off the holiday season. When Tully asked if Downers Grove has been naughty or nice, Santa replied, “Very, very nice!” The District 99 Marching Band played holiday tunes, and Tully joined the Girl Scouts to sing Christmas carols, which included Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. More than 900 homemade ornaments by local youth community organizations are hanging on the tree, said Tully. Young Gwen Russell of Downers Grove has an ornament hanging on the tree she made with her Daisy Troop, said mom Ann Russell. “We couldn’t find it, but we found other ornaments by the Daisy

Troop,” Ann said. Ann said she, and her two children, came to get out and see the tree. Walking around the festival were Gingerbread Boy and Girl, and little Mikaela Ellis had an opportunity to take a photo with the two gingerbread kids. “I’ve lived in Downers Grove 35 years,” said mom Melissa Ellis. “This is the first time we’ve come to the festival. “It’s all about the community and making memories for the kids,” she added. After the tree lighting, Santa Claus walked along Main Street, and met a few out-of-town kids. Visiting from St. Louis for a hockey tournament, Kelly Whitener and her family and friends were eating at Giordano’s in downtown Downers Grove when they happened to see all the events. “The downtown area is really nice, and we love the main street area,” Whitener said. “We don’t have this kind of pizza in St. Louis.” Throughout the weekend, other downtown Gingerbread Festival activities included story time at the Downers Grove Library, a Gingerbread House Content at local businesses, a Gingerbread Man Hunt, Breakfast with Santa, carriage rides, and Small Business Saturday. Tully proclaimed Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Downers Grove at the Nov. 18 Village Council meeting, encouraging everyone to shop local for the holiday season and year-round.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE M. DEMMA

More than 900 homemade ornaments by local youth community organizations are hanging on the tree, said Tully.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE M. DEMMA

The Downers Grove Christmas Tree includes more than 900 homemade ornaments from local youth organizations. An out-of-town hockey team meets Santa Claus Friday night in downtown Downers Grove after the tree lighting ceremony. From St. Louis, the kids and their families were dining at a restaurant when they heard about the Gingerbread Festival. Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully sings a few Christmas carols with the Girl Scouts.

www.dupagecrimestoppers.com • 800.222.tips Wedn e sday, Decem ber 3, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Downers Grove

Anthony M. Whitaker, 34, 233 55th St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 11:16 p.m. Nov. 23 at the residence for a warrant - failure to appear. Preston L. Thomas, 57, 279 Columbine Drive, Clarendon Hills, was arrested at 6:57 a.m. Nov. 24 in the 3300 block of Finley Road for driving while license revoked and possession of cannabis.

Daisy Gil, 22, 611 N. Lullio Drive, Addison, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 21 on Highland Avenue and Interstate 88 for no driver’s license and no insurance.

Michael J. Davis, 33, 4556 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 24 in Cook County for a domestic battery warrant.

Gabriela Sanchez, 43, 510 N. Mill, Addison, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21 on 31st Street and Highland Avenue for no valid driver’s license.

Westmont

Adam J. Brake, 38, 1027 63rd Street, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:14 p.m. Nov. 21 at the residence for domestic battery. Alejandro Ley, 18, 5808 Main St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 11:50 a.m. Nov. 22 in the 900 block of 61st Street for driving while license suspended, no insurance and possession of cannabis. Maria E. Carson, 63, 1216 71st, Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:58 p.m. Nov. 22 in the 1200 block of 75th Street for driving under the influence of alcohol.

At approximately 10:20 p.m. Nov. 18, officers responded to the 1400 block of Carriage Lane for a battery. Officers arrested Maryah Johnson, 19, 1410 Carriage Lane #2, Westmont, for domestic battery after she struck a family member. She was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. At approximately 6:35 p.m. Nov. 19, officers performed a traffic stop in the 5700 block of South Cass Avenue for an equipment violation. Officers arrested Rimvyoas Grieze, 30, 44 Fountainhead Drive #105, Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for driving without lights

when required. He was released on his own recognizance. Sometime between 9 p.m. Nov. 21 and 9 a.m. Nov. 22, an unknown offender(s) stole tires and rims of two vehicles parked in the 500 block of East Ogden Avenue. Total loss is $6,000. At approximately 11:40 a.m. Nov. 22, officers performed a traffic stop in the 5900 block of South Cass Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Benjamin Godfrey, 26, and Montinique Carson, 24, both of 144 Larchmont Way, Bolingbrook, for possession of cannabis. Godfrey was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were released on their own recognizance. At approximately 12:15 p.m. Nov. 22, officers performed a traffic stop in the 400 block of East Ogden Avenue for a registration violation. Officers arrested Nicole Johnson, 37, 1716 Marlboro Lane, Crest Hill, for driving with suspended driver’s license. She was cited for suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. She was released on her own recognizance. At approximately 4:15 p.m. Nov. 23, officers responded to the 0-100 block of West 63rd Street for a theft. Officers arrested Charles Brandenburg, 53, 5711 Western

Ave., Clarendon Hills, for retail theft after he stole liquor from a business. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 6:15 p.m. Nov. 23, officers responded to the 0-100 block of West 63rd Street for a traffic accident. Officers arrested Stanislav Medvec, 45, 4141 Wehrman Ave., Schiller Park, for driving under the influence and battery. He was cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He was released on his own recognizance.

Woodridge At approximately 3:32 a.m. Nov/ 14, Gina Iovino, 43, 3420 Foxhill Road, Aurora, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting a police officer following a traffic stop in the 6800 block of Route 53. At approximately 12:59 p.m. Nov. 14, Antonio Diaz, 42, 831 Kingwood, West Chicago, was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, driving while license revoked, obstruction of identification and operating an uninsured vehicle following the investigation of a traffic accident on Route 53 and Hobson Road. A criminal damage to vehicle was reported at 5:03 p.m. Nov. 14 in

the 9000 block of Charing Cross. Unknown person(s) slashed the tire of a parked vehicle. A criminal damage to vehicle occurred between 11 p.m. Nov. 15 and 8:25 a.m. Nov. 16 in the 2500 block of Forest Drive. Unknown person(s) slashed the passenger side tires of a parked vehicle. A criminal damage to property occurred sometime between 3 p.m. Nov. 14 and 8 a.m. Nov. 17 in the 8000 block of Janes Avenue. Unknown person(s) used a BB gun to break the glass portion of a sliding glass patio door. At approximately 6:20 p.m. Nov. 19, Michael DeBold, 22, 1109 Oxford Lane, Shorewood, was charged with theft over $500 after removing iPads and video games from Target, 2333 63rd St. At approximately 11:36 p.m. Nov. 19, Nathan Gallas, 20, 1222 Iroquois Lane, Darien, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, following a traffic stop in the 8600 block of Woodward Avenue. At approximately 6:20 p.m. Nov. 20, Tanju Sofu, 55, 1808 N. Wood St., Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of traffic, following a traffic incident on 83rd Street and Janes Avenue.

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december 5

Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Seven Bridges in Woodridge. Kick off the holiday season by bringing your family and friends to this event. Food trucks will be serving delicious snacks all night from Pop-A-Harry’s Popcorn and Mama Tola’s Cupcakes. This year features a special ‘Snow Court:’ Miss Illinois International - 2014 Jessica Jacksa and the team from SEASPAR - a special recreation association. Jacksa will be giving a short speech on bullying between the Christmas Carol Sing-Alongs. Santa will be making a special appearance for photos. For more information, visit www.go7bridges.org.

december 6 25th Annual Band Parent Association Craft Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westmont High School, 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont. There is no admission charge. Vendors of homemade crafts such as traditional craft items such as handmade jewelry, ornaments, knitwear, handmade cards, and fresh wreaths are still being accepted. For more information, contact Westmont High School at 630-468-8100.

DECEMBER 3

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. Winter Wonderland Lights Contest. Register for free by Dec. 3. It’s time to start planning for the new Winter Wonderland Light Decorating contest, open to all Downers Grove residents. Judging criteria for this new event includes originality, arrangement, theme and overall presentation. The contest is free to enter and the winner will receive a $200 gift card from Home Depot of Downers Grove. Judging takes place between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10. For more information or to register, visit www.dgparks.org/ winter-wonderland.

DECEMBER 4

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december 7

Once Upon a Christmas. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Enjoy crafts and hayrides, brick oven baking, holiday snacks, blacksmithing, model railroad trains, crafts, games, music, Christmas trees decorated by the Heritage Society, meet Santa at the Depot Museum and more! Don’t forget to purchase some antique gift items in the Lisle Heritage Society gift shop. All ages welcome. This is a free event. A visit from Santa’s reindeer will take place between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Hall Meeting. The event will begin with optional tours at 6:30 p.m. followed by a presentation/ discussion at 7:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Village Hall Council Chambers, 801 Burlington Ave. The village will be conducting two town hall meetings in December to provide additional information and discuss the facilities project. For more information, visit www. downers.us or call 630-4345500.

DECEMBER 5

Feliz Navidad - A Concert of Holiday Warmth. 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. This program features Spanish Carols. You’ll hear sacred and secular songs in a wide variety of flavorful arrangements. $20 adult, $17 senior/student children under 10 free. Tickets at the door or for more information see: www. towerchorale.org.

DECEMBER 6-7

West Towns Chorus Christmas by the Fireside. 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m.

december 8

Tivoli Theatre’s Annual Holiday Film Festival. Get in the Christmas spirit with the Tivoli Theater’s Annual Holiday Film Festival and the 1948 film “The Miracle of the Bells,” starring Frank Sinatra and Fred MacMurray. Showings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the Tivoli Theatre box office or online at www. classiccinemas.com. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to participate in a sing-a-long accompanied by Tivoli’s Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ.

Dec. 6 and 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Enjoy new songs and old favorites with special guests, Downers Grove HS Singers. Reserved seats are $23 to $27 at www.westtowns.org or call 630-201-5544.

DECEMBER 6

Kingsley Elementary PTA Holiday Vendor Fair. 8 a.m.2 p.m. at Kingsley Elementary School, 6509 Powell St., Downers Grove. The Kingsley Elementary PTA will sponsor a vendor fair in conjunction with its annual pancake breakfast. Come for early Christmas shopping and browse artisan crafts, trendy and affordable purses and handbags, jewelry, gourmet foods and more from the quality home-based businesses that you know. Many of the vendors will have cash and carry items on-hand to sell. Admission is free. Facilities Planning Town Hall Meeting. The event will begin with optional tours at 8 a.m. followed by a presentation/

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december 9 for those in need of food registration. Our Lady of Mount Carmel – residents of Darien, Burr Ridge, Lemont, Willowbrook, Downers Grove, Westmont, Hinsdale and unincorporated Clarendon Hills. Tuesday’s 9-00 am – 11-00 am & 1-00 pm – 3-00 pm Friday’s 1-00 – 3-00 pm 8404 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561 (630) 852-3303, www. ourladyofmtcarmel.org

discussion at 9 a.m. at the Downers Grove Village Hall Council Chambers, 801 Burlington Ave. The village will be conducting two town hall meetings in December to provide additional information and discuss the facilities project. Online participation capabilities tbd. For more information, visit www.downers.us or call 630434-5500. Gingerbread House Party. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Studio21 Architects, 911 Rogers St, Downers Grove. Studio21 Architects is hosting a

Parent and Child Holiday Jewelry Gift Boutique. 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Woodridge Park District Community Center, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge. Children aged 3 to 11 years old will work with their adult helper to create necklaces or bracelets for that special someone. A beautiful craft project is decorated to add to the gift ensemble. Handmade wrapping paper and gift bags finish off the work. Cost is $33(resident couple)/ $49(nonresident couple). Each additional child is $30(resident)/ $44(nonresident). For more information, call 630353-3300 or visit www. woodridgeparks.org.

community Gingerbread House Party that is great for kids and the entire family. The event is free, but new toy donations are requested that will be distributed to children at local area hospitals for the holidays. All materials needed will be supplied, along with snacks and refreshments. Families can reserve their spot by calling 630-789-2513 or emailing info@studio21architects.com.

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girls sWimming

Repeat

PeRfoRMance Trojans place second in state

By mike Sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

The question that Downers North’s girls swimming team faced coming into this season was how it would fare without having a talented Sims sister—Haley, and then twin sisters Gabby and Maddy—in the lineup for the first time in years. Well, the 2014 Trojans proved there would be no letdown. In fact, Saturday at the state meet in Evanston, the Trojans went on to duplicate a feat they achieved last November: Finishing second in the state, and with it, another team trophy—and another celebratory plunge into the Evanston pool by coaches and team members. The Trojans and Rosary tied for the No. 2 spot behind state champion Loyola Academy (148 points) with 118 points each. “I felt that we had more fire this year because we had something to prove,” said senior Gabby Serniute, a University of Illinois recruit who captured second place in the 200-yard individual medley in 2:03.54. “To be able to do this is just awesome. We went and got it.” “I’m really happy,” added Ohio State-bound Emily Albrecht, a fourth-place finisher in the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.42 seconds. “I think everybody had a sense of mind (that) it was going to be rough and that we might have a hard time coming in here, but we definitely trained hard enough and proved we could do

it.” “It feels like all the hard work that we’ve done for so long, it finally paid off,” Mathys said. “I’m so proud of us; we really finally showed everyone what we have. Our team was like, ‘We have to work with what we have.’ We still have a lot of great talent and try to give it our all and see how we turn out.” Although DGN received contributions throughout the lineup on Saturday, it arguably was the performance of Serniute, Albrecht, Mathys and senior Daria Wick in the 200 freestyle relay that catapulted the Trojans to their second straight team trophy. This quartet—which also swam in the Trojans’ qualifying 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relays—stepped up and won a state crown in a race in which each team in the championship heat was separated by just tenths of a second going in. Serniute, Albrecht, Wick and Mathys recorded a time of 1:35.24, compared to second-place New Trier’s 1:35.49 and Rosary’s 1:35.74. There was a sense going in among the girls that the 200 freestyle relay was theirs for the taking due to how evenly matched the teams were. “We knew that we were all very close, so we said, ‘We can do this. Whoever wants it more will get it,’ Serniute said. “I didn’t place as high as I

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lindsay mathys (left) and daria wick hold up downers north’s second place trophy.

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Hoosman runs to offensive POY award Borland tabbed top defensive player By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

While area schools such as Bolingbrook and Joliet Catholic have been known for churning out successful running backs, Plainfield North is quickly starting to join that list. With the likes of Kapri Bibbs of the Denver Broncos, Devonta Davis and Jay Roberts, the Tigers seem to put out 1,000-yard rushers on a yearly basis. The latest of that line in Quintin Hoosman. Hoosman missed much of last year with an injury, but returned this year to gain more than 2,400 yards with 32 touchdowns, gaining more than 200 yards in nine of 10 games. “Plainfield North has come out with some great running backs,” Hoosman said. “I’m just glad I could be a part of the history. Hopefully my name will carry on for years and I can be known as one of the great running backs as well.” For his successful season, Hoosman is the Voyager Media Football Offensive Player of the Year. “It feels great,” Hoosman said of winning the award. “It is all a big surprise to me. I’m getting all of these accomplishments and I’m just happy my season went successfully. I’m glad how my season turned out overall.” “Quintin had an outstanding year for us and was a big key to our success,” North coach Tim Kane said. “He showed toughness in breaking tackles and elusiveness with his many long runs.” While Hoosman was out last year, then sophomore Marcus Edwards took over and ran for more than 400 yards in a game. It was unsure how the two were going to split carries this year, but Edwards transferred before the season started, leaving Hoosman as the main man in the backfield. And he took full advantage of the opportunity. “I think we were going to split carries, but I’m not sure how it was going to go,” Hoosman said. “I’m glad I was able to help my team as much as I could. I had to step up because my junior year I was injured and I had to prove myself to everyone what I could do and I

think I did that. Without the injury I probably wouldn’t have put in the work in the offseason that I did.” Hoosman also benefitted from one of the top offensive lines around, with a pair of Division-I recruits in Cody Conway and Jack Kramer. “I have two D-I linemen and they are huge parts of what I was able to do,” Hoosman said. “The holes were great all year. I couldn’t ask for a better set of linemen. We had some juniors step up and everyone did their part.” As good of the season was for the senior, it didn’t end on a high note. Holding a lead late in a first round playoff game with Normal, Hoosman tore his ACL. The Tigers ended up losing the game. •Bolingbrook Raider junior linebacker Tuf Borland was born to play football. Well, at least he was named for it. When choosing names, Borland’s dad, Kyle, a former linebacker for the University of Wisconsin, suggested a name and it stuck “My dad threw it out as a joke to my mom and she liked it,” Tuf said. He hasn’t taken that name lightly, as he has been the starting middle linebacker for the Raiders since his freshman season and this year posted 167 total tackles, 95 solo. He posted 15 tackles for loss and three sacks for a total loss of 47 yards. He also tallied five pass break ups, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery on the season. For his accomplishments, Borland was tabbed as the firstever Voyager Media Football Defensive Player of the Year. “The defensive line did a great job of keeping linemen off me and allowing me to run around and make plays,” Borland said. “(Playing on such a great defense) was huge, they are all great players and that really took the pressure off me and not worrying about that I had to do everything because I had five other guys playing D-I football.” What Borland said he likes best about his position is the freedom he has roaming the center of the

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Plainfield North’s Quintin Hoosman had more than 2,400 yards rushing and had 32 touchdowns this year. field. “I love that about linebacker because you are always in the play. There is never a down play, one minute you are rushing the passer, the next play, you drop into coverage.” Since he first appeared on the varsity level as a freshman,

Borland has grown as a player, but he still feels he can be better. “I have grown a lot,” he said. “Playing as a freshman, it really opened my eyes. I like to see my game continue to grow in every level.” Borland is getting offers from several college programs, mainly

Big Ten programs, which is where he sees himself. “I grew up watching Big 10 football, my dad played in the Big 10 and that is what I have always seen myself as,” Borland said. “I see myself somewhere in the Midwest.” Mark Gregory contributed

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Five locals named to all-area squad Here are the members of the Voyager Media All-Area team:

JACOB BAKER The senior and first-team all-WSG pick earned team o f f e n s i ve MVP honors for Downers South this season, gaining over 1,300 all-purpose yards. At tailback, he cracked the 1,000-yard mark (1,027) and scored 15 total touchdowns. He also played three games at quarterback and lined up as a defensive back. “He played a variety of positions on offense and started at quarterback for one game,” said coach Mark Molinari. “He also contributed on special teams as a kick returner and punter.”

NICK BORGRA Joliet Catholic Academy running back rushed for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns on the season and was named to the All-ESCC team.

QUiNToN BROWN We s t m o n t senior rushed for 1,391 yards and 14 TDs in Otto Zeman’s passhappy offense. He also had a pair of fumble recoveries on defense and scored on a kickoff return. “He did a lot for us this season,” Zeman said. “He was a senior leader and played well on both sides of the ball.”

MATT CHMIELIEWSKI The 6-foot, 4-inch, 305 pound junior helped the Porters’ run game all season. “One of our team strengths was running the football and we did have big offensive linemen have really good years for us,” said Lockport coach Dan Starkey.

CODY CONWAY The Plainfield North senior paved the way for a powerful running attack and also played on the defensive line. Is committed to Syracuse. Had 35 tackles, four tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and six

pass knockdowns. “He was a dominating blocker every week and took great pride in dominating his opposing player,” Kane said. “He was a great leader for us and played with a real passion for the game.”

D’LANTE DAWSON Two-way all conference player, he set single-season record for the Spartans with five interceptions. He was the team’s offensive MVP. He tallied 627 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. “He was lockdown corner who also became an explosive receiver on offense,” said Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna.

JUSTIN FAHEY The heart and soul of Maine South’s 10-1 squad, the senior had a combined 1,037 yards (717 rushing, 320 receiving) and 19 touchdowns, but his defensive play was even more noteworthy. Fahey was named CSL South Defensive Player of the Year with three interceptions and 54 tackles (second on the team). “He did just about everything for us on both sides of ball and you don’t see that much these days,” said Maine South coach David Inserra. “I can’t even explain what he did in terms of leadership day in and day out. He was a joy to coach and one of the best leaders we’ve ever had.”

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Downers South’s Jacob Baker ran for 1,027 yards and had 15 total touchdowns.

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through the air.

MATT GALALOPOULOS

CHUCK HUNTER

Tommy Galanopoulos’ younger brother, Matt emerged as a receiver and return threat this season at Niles West and picked up the slack when senior wideout-return specialist Quran Spillman went down with a season-ending broken leg. The sophomore recorded a combined 892 receiving and rushing yards and scored eight total touchdowns, including a handful of kickoff and punt returns for scores. “Once Quran got hurt, Matt showed that he was a go-to guy,” said Niles West coach Scott Baum. “He handled it ability-wise and maturity-wise.”

Romeoville senior was a two-year All-Conference selection and the team MVP this season. He posted 668 receiving yards and yards and netted 50 tackles on defense. “He is a great skill player on both sides of the ball,” Kuna said. “He also returned kicks and punts for us.”

TOMMY GALANOPOULOS A starter since his sophomore year at Niles West, the senior— named the CSL South’s offensive Player of the Year for 2014—led the Wolves to the playoffs each of his three varsity seasons. Galanopoulos got the job done with his arm and feet, piling up 1,352 yards passing yards (16 touchdown passes) and 802 yards rushing (six TDs). “He’s another coach on the field,” said Baum. “We feel like we’re losing an assistant offensive coordinator. He’s taken our program to another level.”

MIKE GRUBEN Joliet Catholic Academy linebacker was the East Suburban Catholic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, posting 118 tackles and two interceptions.

NATHAN GUNN Senior posted 1,181 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns for Minooka.

KYLE HENDERSON Big play target for Joliet West, the senior tallied 36 catches for 777 yards and nine touchdowns this year. “Kyle made huge plays for us all year,” said West coach Jason Aubrey.

JULIAN HUFF University of Minnesota-bound senior was named to the Illinois High School Coaches Association Class 8A All State team. He posted 91 total tackles on the season, including a team-best seven sacks. He had nine other tackles for loss and posted seven pass break-ups, two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a pair of blocked kicks. He also posted 10 offensive TDs, nine on the ground and one

DANIEL JACKSON A Plainfield East defensive lineman, Jackson was the unanimous Southwest Prairie Conference Defensive MVP. He had 15 tackles for loss and 9 sacks. “There were times when Daniel was very dominant,” Plainfield East coach Mike Romeli said. “He is going to make coach (PJ) Fleck and the Western Michigan Broncos extremely happy.”

JACK KRAMER A Plainfield North offensive and defensive lineman, Kramer had 42 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Is committed to Bowling Green. “Jack showed so much toughness and grit this year as he played with an injury almost all year,” Kane said. “Despite that, he was still a productive force on both sides of the ball. His attitude, leadership and toughness rubbed off on his teammates.”

CHASE KRUMVEIDE Two way lineman for JCA, tallied 72 tackles and three sacks on the defensive side of the ball and was named the ESCC Defensive Lineman of the year.

VINNY LABUS Like Justin Fahey, Labus was a force on both sides of the ball for Maine South. The senior led the Hawks in tackles (77) and had 11 tackles-for-loss and two interceptions while calling the defensive signals. He also was one of their main receiving targets, finishing with 500 yards and seven TD catches. “He was a two-way standout for three years and will be a big loss for the team (with him graduating),” said Inserra.

DONALD MANNING The Plainfield East junior defensive lineman had 12 tackles for loss and 10 sacks on the year. “Donald was phenomenal on our defense that had four shutouts and 26 takeaways on the year,” Romeli said. “He will be a highly recruited D-Lineman.”

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E.J. Phillips was a force on the defensive line for Downers North.

JAKE MAYON The Plainfield East senior had 230 carries for 1,436 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also added 10 Catches for 208 yards and two scores. “Jake is a phenomenal athlete and a totally dedicated worker,” Romeli said. “He was our workhorse and will be a great addition to any college program.”

DAVIS NEILANDS Nothing sums up Neilands’ performance this season quite like one play he made in Maine South’s 36-35 win over Montini in Week 1. The senior lineman blocked a punt with 13.8 seconds to go in the game, scooped up the loose ball and ran it in for the game-winning touchdown. “That play right there shows his athleticism,” said Inserra. “Not only did he explode through the

line but blocked the kick and was athletic enough to scoop it up.” The CSL Conference Lineman of the Year also had nine sacks and 15 tackles-for-loss.

E.J. PHILLIPS The 6-foot, 315-pound senior played nose guard for Downers North the past three years. He exhibited agility and quickness for his size, and was disruptive for the Trojans again this season despite playing with a broken wrist and a torn labrum. “He was still a force and still dominated up front without the supporting case he once had,” said Downers North coach John Wander.

MIKE SABATINO A stalwart defensive end for Notre Dame, Sabatino, a senior, racked up eight sacks, nine tacklesfor-loss, two forced fumbles and 59 total tackles (including 44 solos). “He was really the spirit of the team and one of our really true spokesmen,” said Dons coach Mike Hennessey. “He was dominating on defense and his aggressive ness and quickness were instrumental to the pass rush.”

DANNY SARACCO It was another big year for the Plainfield South linebacker. He had 151 total tackles, 25 tackles for loss, two sacks a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. “He was explosive and quick off the snap,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “Runs well from sideline to

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FOOTBALL Passing

Justin Fahey, Maine South

Jacob Dailey, Romeoville

Selene Ushela, Downers North

Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central

269

Brad Sznajder, Benet

Vinny Labus, Maine South

Juliana Melby, Benet

Megan Cladis, JCA

244 244

Alex Tibble, Joliet West

1,916

Jacob Baker, Downers South

Anthony Hernandez, Romeoville

Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East

Dana Griffin, Benet

Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville

1,501

Nate Gunn, Minooka

Trevor Smeets, Plainfield Central

Kaila Johanson, Niles West

Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 238

Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East

1,359

Quincy Woods, Bolingbrook

Evan Stingily, Romeoville

Nicoletta Crowley, Romeoville

Grace Larson, Downers North

228

Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 1,352

Isaac Lane, Bolingbrook

Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central

Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East

Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East

222

John Carnagio, Minooka

1,280

Quran Spillman, Niles West

Jake Semlow, Lockport

Allie Lindroth, Plainfield North

358

Jeremy Quade, Lockport

1,249

Brandon Costantino, Niles West

Blake Parzych, Minooka

Amy Koerner, Joliet West

Mallory Krzysciak, JCA

211

Jack Sznajder, Benet

1,234

Charles Hunter, Romeoville

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

668

Kyle Henderson, Joliet West

Mack Cooney, Benet

Kelvin Jones, Romeoville

468

Tommy Bazarek, Maine South

Matt Galanopolous, Niles West

George Corey, Maine East

Rushing

Amy Koerner, Joliet West

194

Sara Nielsen, Benet

898

Theresa Diamond, Minooka

193

Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central

746

Megan Melone, JCA

192

Kelly Clucas, Minooka

727

Kaitlyn FIsher, Plainfield North

191

Madeline Lubeck, Westmont

600

Sara Nielsen, Benet

188

9.5

Sarah Hua-Pham, Maine East

544

Miranda Duro, Maine East

173

Sacks

Assists

2,400

Jacob Huff. Bolingbrook

Daniel Manning, Plainfield East

Brad Sznajder, Benet

1,583

Julian Huff, Bolingbrook

Blake Parzych, Minooka

Jake Mayon, Plainfield East

1,436

D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville

Daniel Jackson, Plainfield East

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

487

Hannah Farley, Maine East

172

Kelvin Jones, Romeoville

Jake Kilma, Joliet Central

Renee Kryk, Downers South

467

Juliana Melby, Benet

169

Alex Tibble, Joliet West

Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame

Nicoletta Crowley, Romeoville

430

Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central

166

David Neilands, Maine South

Sara Nielson, Benet

369

Ginger Perinar, Minooka

165

Mary Murphy, JCA

312

Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West

165

Megan Melone, JCA

301

Halley Pardy, Westmont

158

Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield N.

Nate Gunn, Minooka Jacob Baker, Downers South

1,181 1,027

Isaac Lane, Bolingbrook

873

Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West

Brandon Costantino, Niles West

856

Jake Czerniakowski, Minooka

Julian Huff, Bolingbrook

Woody Corey, Maine East

850

Vinny Labus, Maine South

Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central

5.5

Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 802

Woody Corey, Maine East

Cody Conway, Plainfield North

4.5

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

153

Cameron Credit, Lockport

602

Cody Viertel, Plainfield South

Evan Stingily, Romeoville

Maddie Naal, JCA

165

Elexis Coleman, Joliet West

150

Justin Fahey, Maine South

592

Brian Brand, Notre Dame

Addy Alt, JCA

132

Meghan Harrison, JCA

146

Tommie Sherman, Joliet Central

561

Alex Tibble, Joliet West

Michael Connolly, Downers South

Mary Murphy, JCA

100

Jessica Karalow, Minooka

138

Kelvin Jones, Romeoville

545

Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West

Nicole Witmer, JCA

Abbey Warke, Plainfield East

137

Jeremy Quade, Lockport

541

Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville

D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville

Rachael Fara, Bolingbrook

Kills

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

406

Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East

Anthony Kopel, Romeoville

Marissa Tassone, Benet

Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 363

Gill Whitaker, Romeoville

340

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

Tim Simon, Notre Dame

Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central

Allie Lindroth, Plainfield North

358

Matt Galanopolous, Niles West

313

John Carnagio, Minooka

Collin Talkie, Joliet West

Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East

Ginger Perinar, Minooka

348

Jeremy Quade, Lockport

Derrius Rodgers, Lockport

Kaitlyn FIsher, Plainfield North

Grace Larson, Downers North

326

Kaitlyn FIsher, Plainfield North

322 284

Receiving

Passing TDs

INT

Blocks

Kyle Henderson, Joliet West

777

Jack Sznajder, Benet

Justin Fahey, Maine South

Gabby Slagle, Westmont

Charles Hunter, Romeoville

668

Kelvin Jones, Romeoville

Vinny Labus, Maine South

Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 68

Dana Griffin, Benet

Tommy Bazarek, Maine South

649

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

Issiah Dunson, Plainfield Central

Cynthia Ley, Minooka

Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West

274

Tuf Borland, Bolingbrook

Cassie Lueken, Downers South

Kaila Johanson, Niles West

264

Lily Binkus, Plainfield East

Veronica Snelling, Benet

252

Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West

Elexis Coleman, Joliet West

251

Tackles

Quincy Woods, Bolingbrook

641

D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville

627

Danny Saracco, Plainfield South

151

VOLLEYBALL

Matt Galanopolous, Niles West

579

Tuf Borland, Bolingbrook

148

Aces

Sean Kelley, Lockport

500

Charley Weidenbach, Benet

113

Halley Pardy, Westmont

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

Mary Murphy, JCA

245

Manuel Nartey, Romeoville

452

Woody Corey, Maine East

105

Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West

Emily Hise, Minooka

Abbey Warke, Plainfield East

234

Evan French, Joliet West

451

George Corey, Maine East

101

Dominique Krason, Niles West

Ariana Cerecedes, Westmont

Hannah Farley, Maine East

232

Cody Viertel, Plainfield South

447

Michael Connolly, Downers South

Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport

Andrea Chaidez, Romeoville

Halley Pardy, Westmont

231

Jacob Adams, Minooka

442

Julian Huff, Bolingbrook

Sara Nielsen, Benet

Elexis Coleman, Joliet West

Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central

224

Kyle Speas, Plainfield North

400

Justin Brandon, Romeoville

Elexis Coleman, Joliet West

Allie Lindroth, Plainfield North

Katie Vondra, Downers South

222

Brandon Rivera, Plainfield East

384

Jake Kilma, Joliet Central

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

Jessica Karalow, Minooka

Rachael Fara, Bolingbrook

218

Quran Spillman, Niles West

374

Luke Derouin, Plainfield Central

Madeline Lubeck, Westmont

Ginger Perinar, Minooka

Brittany Welch, Resurrection

212

Vinny Labus, Maine South

344

M. Key, Joliet Central

Mary Murphy, JCA

Rachael Fara, Benet

209

Justin Fahey, Maine South

291

Patrick McCarthy, Benet

Renee Kryk, Downers South

Maddie Zyburt, Plainfield North

466

Lyric Miles, Romeoville

199

Jon Zapotoczny, Lockport

286

Jacob Huff. Bolingbrook

Maddie Zyburt, Plainfield North

Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport

449

Kiera James, Downers South

184

Brad Sznajder, Benet

260

S. Brown-Washington, Joliet Central 65

Grace Larson, Downers North

Tiffany Clark, Benet

363

Dominique Krason, Niles West

178

Matt Gurke, Plainfield Central

234

D. Gallegos, Joliet Central

Lyric Miles, Romeoville

Hannah Wood, Downers South

351

Madeline Grimm, JCA

172

Jake Johnson, Plainfield Central

Megan Cladis, JCA

Selene Ushela, Downers North

349

Allison Papesh, Minooka

168

Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield North 32

Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame

Hannah Wood, Downers South

Katie Vondra, Downers South

321

Tiffany Clark, Benet

161

Jake Mayon, Plainfield East

A. Gooch, Joliet Central

Dana Griffin, Benet

Jade Blackney, Plainfield East

300

Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East

150

Total TDs (not passing) 21

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Wedn e sday, Decem ber 3, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com second | from page 11 wanted to in my 50 and Lindsay didn’t place as high as she wanted to in her 100 freestyle (Mathys finished second in the consolation heat and eighth overall in 51.62),” Albrecht said. “It was just kind of subconscious feeling, but after that we felt like we could actually do this and go for it.” As Mathys got up on the block prior to swimming her leg of the relay, she turned around, and Albrecht told her, “We’re going to win this.” “It felt amazing,” Mathys said. “I think going into it we knew how we were going to come out, and I think it was just coming in with the right mindset.” Earlier in the day, the foursome came close to taking a state title in the 200 medley relay, finishing second to New Trier, which finished in 1:44.46 compared to the Trojans’ 1:45.14. In the final event of the afternoon, the 400 freestyle relay, Serniute, Albrecht, Wick and Mathys placed fourth with a time

all-area | from page 14 sideline. He is the signal caller for the defense and captain as a junior. Has excellent finish on tackles and outstanding recognition of alignment and opponent tendencies.”

ERIK SWENSON Imposing at 6-5, 310 pounds, the junior lineman was a starter on the Downers South offensive line. He is verbally committed play at the University of Michigan and also is a two-year recipient of the WSG Lineman of the Year award (2013 and 2014). “He was arguably the best lineman in the state and a top five 2016 national recruit for linemen, according to (high school football recruiting analyst) Tom Lemming,” said DGS coach Mark Molinari. “He has (scholarship) offers from all over the country.”

BRAD SZNAJDER The senior tailback was Benet’s go-to player offensively during the 2014 season, accumulating a school-record 1,583 yards and 14 TDs (15 total) while helping to lead Benet to the Class 8A playoffs.

of 3:28.12. Additionally, the Trojans received a boost from sophomore twin sisters Emily and Elizabeth Aument in 1-meter diving. Emily qualified for the 12th and last spot for Saturday afternoon’s final with 280.50 points during the morning prelims. Elizabeth didn’t make the finals, but took 18th place with 179.15 points. Emily moved up six spots in the finals, totaling 125.15 points and finishing with 405.65 for sixth place. That got the Trojans nine team points. The Auments. Mathys, freshman Ellie Benge (who qualified for state in the 100 butterfly but didn’t make it to Saturday’s finals) and junior Cassandra Candel (part of the 400 freestyle relay team that won the York sectional) will anchor the 2015 Trojans, who say goodbye to Serniute, Albrecht and Wick. “I think we learned a lot from this year and we’re just going to keep moving forward,” Mathys said. “Obviously we’re losing a lot of great people but you can only go forward from here.”

“He’s just a workhorse,” said Benet coach Pat New. “Get him the ball three to five times in a row and he’s able to handle it. He had tremendous moves as a running back and is elusive as far as making guys miss.”

ALEX TIBBLE Joliet West junior quarterback was the heart and soul of the best team in Joliet West history. He completed the year 117-for222 passing for 1,950 yards and 16 touchdowns through the air. On the ground, he had 78 carries for a team-best 328 yards and six scores. “Alex is the best all-around quarterback in the area,” Aubrey said.

QUINCY WOODS Do everything player for Bolingbrook, played receiver, running back, quarterback, defensive back and returned kicks for the Raiders. Caught a team high 34 passes for 654 yards and four TDs, had 21 kickoff returns for 284 yards and a pair of scores. On the ground he posted 255 yards on 43 carries and five scores. -Voyager Media staff

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favorite thing about twitter? you can meet people you never met and interact with other people. favorite follow and why? the school’s social fan base. it brings a good feel for sports.

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favorite athlete to follow? kevin durant have you tweeted to a celebrity and have they replied? i tweeted to James blackmon, the shooting guard for indiana university and he talked to me, so that was good.

how many games will the Bears win the rest of the year (after cowboys game)?

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Bills incoming at wrong half of the month You won’t be able to fix this in just one month, but there is a long-term solution By dave ramsey dave says

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Dear Dave, My husband and I are following your plan, and we’re trying to reconcile our on-paper budget with what’s going on in our bank account. Most of our bills are due the first half of the month, but we receive most of our income during the second half of the month. Can you help us figure out what to do? Kathy Dear Kathy, If you’re actually making a budget and sticking to it, what you’re describing is a cash flow bind. You are in charge of your

calendar | from page 8 Santa Comes to Woodridge. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Scholastica, 7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge. The Woodridge Special Events Committee (WSEC) is sponsoring Santa Comes to Woodridge. It is free to all Woodridge residents (with a limit of 250 children in the 4-hour time period). Each child will have a free photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and also receive a gift bag from the WSEC. Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen will be selling hot dogs, nachos, cookies, and beverages at a nominal cost. The Polar Express Storytime Train. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. at the Westmont Center, 1 S. Cass Ave. All aboard the Polar Express! This is your chance to capture some of the magic of Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday story. Before boarding the Polar Express, a story will be read at the Westmont Center.The train will be boarded at the Westmont Train Station and head to the North Pole (Aurora depot). While at The North Pole, you will have a chance to speak with Santa and his elves, enjoy some additional entertainment and some refreshments. Advanced tickets are required and each family is limited to 10 tickets. Come to the Westmont Community Center to register for this event. Resident $16/ nonresident $25.

budget until it’s on paper. Once it’s on paper, it has to accurately represent reality. In your reality, that means a cash flow strain on the first checks and extra money on the second checks. You won’t be able to fix this in just one month, but there is a long-term solution. Move some of the money from your second checks into the first half of the next month. By doing this, you’ll start running from the fifteenth to the fifteenth instead of from the first to the first. It will help you stay ahead and avoid getting pinched. The second part of this equation is that you are in charge of your budget. The budget does not become the boss of you until

Legend of Saint Nicholas. 2 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave. Old English Father Christmas tells the stories of St. Nicholas, the protector of children throughout the ages. Learn about the origins of St. Nicholas characters in various countries, as well as popular Christmas symbols, and worldwide Christmas traditions. Ages: 5-11. Once Upon a Christmas. 3-8 p.m. at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Enjoy crafts and hayrides, brick oven baking, holiday snacks, blacksmithing, model railroad trains, crafts, games, music, Christmas trees decorated by the Heritage Society, meet Santa at the Depot Museum and more! Don’t forget to purchase some antique gift items in the Lisle Heritage Society gift shop. All ages welcome. This is a free event. Santa parade at 3 p.m., free holiday trolley rides from 3-5:30 p.m., ice carving demonstration from 3-6 p.m., live holiday entertainment 3:30-7:30 p.m., lights of lisle at dusk and the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Christmas of Yesteryear. 5-8 p.m. at the Gregg House Museum, 117 S. Linden Ave., Westmont. Decorate the tree, make the plum pudding, fill the crackers with sweets and create some magic this holiday season

you get it done. When everything is written and agreed on by you and your husband, that’s when the budget becomes the boss. You can’t come home with a new shirt or a new purse and hope it fits into the plan. The budget has to be the plumb line by which you build your finances straight and true!

technician, so we’ll have more money. Do you think this is a good idea? Sarah Dear Sarah, Getting more education is always a good idea. For starters, I’d begin Dave Says doing some research to money advice by find out what ultrasound dave ramsey technicians in your area are earning. Then, look —Dave into the cost of training at a nearby school. School cost versus But I would only recommend salary starting school after you guys have done some work and cleaned up Dear Dave, My husband and I both work your finances. You’ve got a bunch two jobs. Together we make about of debt hanging over your heads, $53,000 a year, and we’re trying to and the truck you mentioned is a get out of debt. We have $35,000 big part of the problem. Sell the truck and move down in debt, and most of that is on our truck. I’d like to go back to to something very inexpensive to school and become an ultrasound drive for a little while. Then tear

at the Gregg House Museum. Come experience the elegant and charming traditions of a Victorian Christmas. Kids can create a special craft to take home. There will be some special lights outside the Gregg House, too.

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Lisle Santa Train. The Lisle Santa Train will make two trips. The first train leaves from Lisle at 9:45 a.m. and the second at 1:45 p.m. Tickets are $16 for both children and adults and may be purchased in Lisle at The Nook on Main Street, at Lisle Savings Bank on Maple Avenue and at the 7-Eleven on Main Street and Ogden Avenue. For more information, contact the Lisle Convention and Visitors Bureau at 630-769-1000 or 800-733-9811 or visit The Lisle Santa Train Facebook page. Feliz Navidad - A Concert of Holiday Warmth. 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. This program features Spanish Carols. You’ll hear sacred and secular songs in a wide variety of flavorful arrangements. $20 adult, $17 senior/student children under 10 free. Tickets at the door or for more information see: www. towerchorale.org. Tivoli Theatre’s Annual Holiday Film Festival. Get in the Christmas spirit with the Tivoli Theater’s Annual Holiday

Film Festival and the 1990 film “Home Alone,” starring Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pecsi. Showings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the Tivoli Theatre box office or online at www. classiccinemas.com. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to participate in a sing-a-long accompanied by Tivoli’s Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ.

DECEMBER 9

Tivoli Theatre’s Annual Holiday Film Festival. Get in the Christmas spirit with the Tivoli Theater’s Annual Holiday Film Festival and the 1958 film “Bell Book and Candle,” starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. Showings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the Tivoli Theatre box office or online at www.classiccinemas.com. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to participate in a sing-a-long accompanied by Tivoli’s Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ.

DECEMBER 10

Tivoli Theatre’s Annual Holiday Film Festival. Get in the Christmas spirit with the Tivoli Theater’s Annual Holiday Film Festival and the 1954 film “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. Showings at 1:30 p.m.,

into the remainder of the debt and get it paid off as fast as you can. After that, save up a bunch of money so you can go to school debt-free. I know that may seem like a long time before you can start school, but chances are you can get this done in less than two years. And trust me, going to school debt-free will feel a whole lot better than having another bunch of payments buzzing around your heads for years to come! —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.

4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the Tivoli Theatre box office or online at www.classiccinemas.com. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to participate in a sing-a-long accompanied by Tivoli’s Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Strategies for Families. 7-8 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Local social worker Kristy Johnstone of Tender Hearts Therapy will address positive communication and behavior strategies to help families with school-age children reduce the stresses of the holiday season and improve time spent together. Kristy will take questions and give tips useful for parents and grandparents alike. For more information and to register, visit www.woodridgelibrary.org or call 630-487-2577.

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Community Stormwater Program Presentation. 5:30 p.m. during the Village Board Meeting at 31 W. Quincy St. The presentation will review various stormwater concerns throughout the community and then focus on potential revenue sources to address this issue. If citizens have questions regarding this item, contact the village at communications@westmont. il.gov or 630-417-0280.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. John Menyes Jr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 003096 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 9/19/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/8/15 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 08-23-210-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2703 Mitchell Drive Woodridge, IL 60517 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 14-12-15708. I634957 11/26, 12/3, 12/10

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22 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. John Menyes Jr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 003096 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 9/19/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/8/15 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: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 19 IN WINSTON HILLS UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 23 AND 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 8, 1967 AS DOCUMENT R67-3661, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.v PIN 08-23-210-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2703 Mitchell Drive Woodridge, IL 60517 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 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 14-12-15708. I634957 Published 11/26, 12/3, 12/10

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Proper preparation is critical to keep you and your family safe during the winter months Now that the cold weather has arrived, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to review winter safety. While this time of year brings lots of outdoor fun, including skiing, sledding and skating, there is the ever-present risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Hypothermia develops when a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This typically happens when children are left to play for prolonged periods in the cold, especially if their clothes get wet. It should be noted that hypothermia can occur more quickly in children than in adults. Signs of hypothermia begin with shivering and progress to lethargy, confusion and poor coordination. If a child begins to shiver and has chills they should be taken indoors

immediately, wet clothing should be removed and replaced with warm blankets. If the child exhibits any degree of clumsiness, slurred speech or lethargy, call 911 at once. Frostbite occurs when the skin and outer layers of tissue actually freeze. Extremities such as fingers, toes and ears are most at risk for frostbite. The area may start to burn or feel numb and will appear gray or pale and may blister. If frostbite develops, the affected area should be placed in warm (not hot) water. If the ears, nose or lips seem to be frostbitten, warm washcloths can be applied. Do NOT rub the affected area. After a few minutes of exposure to warm water, dry the area and cover with warm clothing. Give the person something warm to drink. If the numbness or burning continues for more than a few minutes - call your doctor immediately.

The risk of house fires also increases with cold weather. Make sure holiday decorations are placed away from heaters and fireplaces and check the wires on light strings for fraying or bad connections. Keep electric or kerosene space heaters away from flammable materials, such as curtains or furniture. Additionally, yearly chimney inspections and cleanings are a must for homes that use a fireplace or woodstove. Check all smoke detectors to make sure they have fresh batteries and that they are functioning properly. Homes should also be fitted with carbon monoxide detectors, as the gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It is produced by wood or gasfueled appliances, such as heaters, stoves, water heaters, or dryers, that do not burn properly. Symptoms of CO poisoning include prolonged headache and feeling extremely tired. If multiple people are experiencing these symptoms, leave the house and contact emergency services.

proper clothing Infants and children must be dressed warmly for outdoor activities. The most effective strategy is to focus on layers. Have children wear several layers, with at least one being filled with down or some type of manmade insulation material. A good rule of thumb for younger kids is to dress them in one more layer than an adult would wear in the same weather conditions. A warm hat and boots are a must, and try to encourage family members to wear mittens, as they are warmer than gloves. Additionally, parents with young infants should resist the temptation to snuggle their children with blankets or quilts as these can be associated with suffocation deaths and are linked to sudden infant death syndrome.

winter travel tips Winter in Chicago frequently brings difficult road conditions due to snow and ice. Inexperienced drivers should consider staying home during extreme weather or consider practice driving in an empty parking lot. For families needing to travel, remember to clean snow off taillights and headlights, and watch out for slow-moving vehicles, such as snowplows. Additionally, consider preparing a car emergency kit with the following items: Snow brush and an ice scraper, bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction in the snow, first aid kit, blanket, flashlight and batteries, nonperishable snack foods, candle and matches, and cup to melt snow for water. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Run the heater occasionally to keep warm, but avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by making sure your tailpipe is not blocked by snow or other debris.

outdoor activities Outdoor activities can provide great family memories but can lead to danger if not done safely. Parents should make sure sledding hills are not too steep; clear of rocks, trees or other obstructions; and away from vehicle traffic. The safest way to ride is sitting up because there is less risk of head injury, and it is better to have a sled that can be steered. For ice skaters, manmade rinks are the best choice. For families that want to skate on a pond or a lake, be sure the ice is at least 4 to 6 inches thick with no holes or soft spots. Dr. Adam Aronson, MD, is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 6765394 or. www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

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