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JANUARY 2, 2013

Race to village hall begins Signatures sought, documents filed for spring elections By Robin Ambrosia Staff Reporter

Having announced his retirement after 30 years as Woodridge mayor, five residents will run to be Mayor William Murphy’s successor. Mayoral candidates include current trustees Gina-Cunningham-Picek, Joe Kagan and Greg Abbott, in addition to Forenc Vandor and Mike Krucek. Kagan has filed for both mayor and village trustee positions. “He has filed petition packets for each office and has five days to withdraw one of the packets,” said Jack Knight, Woodridge management analyst/deputy village clerk. With three terms expiring in 2013, filing for Woodridge trustee are current trustees Pamela Beavers and Kagan, as well as Louis Wardin, Tim Goodwin, Joe Schager and Susan Burtnette. Current Woodridge Village Clerk Eileene Nystrom is the only candidate who filed for clerk. Other municipal candidates include Loren J. Tiede and John Majewski for Woodridge Library trustee and Fred

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The Woodridge Village Hall will be the home of the municipalities newly elected mayor and trustees after the April election.

Hohnke and Brian Coleman for Woodridge Park District board. In Downers Grove, six candidates have filed petitions for three open village commissioner seats. Current commissioners Robert Barnett and Marilyn Schnell have decided to run again, while William Waldack did not. Newcomers David Olsen, Susan Walaszek, Don Jankowski and Greg Hose have also

filed petitions for village commissioner. The race for Westmont mayor will not be competitive like Woodridge since only one candidate has filed for the position, Ronald Gunter. There are six candidates for three village trustee seats. The terms of Lee Fleming, Ellen Emery and Patricia Klebenow expire See SPRING ELECTION, page 4

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Park District helps recycle Christmas trees The Downers Grove Park District will host two drop-off sites for residents who would like to recycle their Christmas Trees between Dec. 26 and Jan. 13. Trees are turned into chips which will be used as mulch within parks and landscaping projects. There will be one drop-off location at Whitlock Park, located at 40th & Fairview, in the parking lot off of Fairview and another dropoff location at McCollum Park, located at 6801 S. Main Street, in the north parking lot off of 67th Street. Real Christmas Trees are recycled and reused in communities across the nation for electricity, wildlife habitats, coastal and dune restoration, improved fishing areas and to provide homes for herons. For more information on these projects, visitwww. christmastree.org. For more information on the Park District’s tree recycling program, call 630-963-1304. To see other Park District green initiatives, www.dgparks.org.

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Downers Grove one of America’s Friendliest Towns Downers Grove has been named one of America’s Friendliest Towns by Forbes magazine. According to Forbes, the rankings were based on four points: the percentage of owner-occupied homes, the crime rate, charitable giving, and the percentage of college graduates. There were 500 communities reviewed for the listing and Downers Grove ranked within the top-ten of the final 15 selected. Great community events, Downtown Downers Grove, and the expansive system of parks and green space were also mentioned as key community attributes. “Many in the community

remark upon the importance of our efforts to keep Downers Grove a great place to live, learn, work, and play. The honor of being recognized as one of the nation’s “friendliest towns” demonstrates that those efforts not only are essential but have been very successful. It is also a tribute to our exceptionally knowledgeable, passionate, and engaged volunteer residents and public servants, without whom achieving such a distinction would not be possible. I suspect that Pierce Downer would be quite proud,” stated Mayor Tully. More details are available here http://tinyurl.com/ DGIsFriendlyTown

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Westmont Chamber elects new board The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau has selected the 2013 Board of Directors and Al Carson, Carson Business Communications, will move up to the position of vice president.Tammi Karam, Humidor ofWestmont,will serve as secretary and Kevin Carey, CUSD 201, will serve as chamber treasurer. New to the WCCTB Board in 2013 is Ozzie Haleem, Audi of Westmont; Mary Huska, Re/ Max Enterprises; and Dan Rattary, Seniors Helping Seniors. Completing six years of service on the WCCTB Board is Frank Brady, Quality Telephone Communications. Incoming WCCTB President Gregg Pill noted, “Frank Brady has served the WCCTB with distinction, his excellent blend of business experience and skills as well as knowledge of the community have been an important asset to the WCCTB. We look forward to his ongoing involvement as the Co-Chair of our Chamber Ambassador Team,” Pill said. “With the addition of Mary Huska, Dan Rattary and Ozzie Haleem, the Chamber continues to enhance the balance of business representation and perspectives in guiding the Chamber forward. Each new Board member is very active in our business community.” As incoming WCCTB president, Pill pointed to key goals for his

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(Left to right) Larry Forssberg, WCCTB Executive Director; David LaBrash, former WCCTB president, Clarendon Hills Bank; Dan Rattary, Seniors Helping Seniors; Mary Huska, Re/Max Enterprises; Ozzie Haleem, General Manager, Audi of Westmont and Gregg Pill, incoming WCCTB president, Oak Brook Racquet and Fitness Club.

two-year term. “The Westmont business community and our Chamber of Commerce will both grow through active participation,” Pill said. “The Westmont Chamber will emphasize proactive communications and seek ongoing grass-roots support through active involvement with businesses owners, community organizations and our local and state governmental bodies. Mutual cooperation remains critical for the ongoing growth and success of Westmont,” Adding to the depth of quality community knowledge and experience, the 2013 WCCTB Board of Directors includes: Past President, David LaBrash, Clarendon Hills Bank, Steve Bauer, Phillip’s Flowers and Gifts, Bill Gust, Westmont Yard Indoor Sports Complex,Violette Hawkins, Edward Jones Investments; Kim Lojewski, Westmont Park District, Umesh Patel, Best Western Oakbrook Inn; Ron Searl, Village of Westmont and Pam Wagner; Pam & Joe Wagner Avon. “We have a solid Board in place and we will have a productive year,” said President Pill. Special thanks

was noted for Alison Clemens, Clemens Enterprises and Kathy Mallet, McGrath Lexus for service on the WCCTB Board in 2013. Pill also extended a thank you to WCCTB past President David LaBrash. “David invested a substantial amount of his time and heart into his service as WCCTB president,” Pill said. “David did an excellent job in promoting our business community with the Shop, Dine and Discover Westmont and Dine Around the World in Westmont promotions. Under his direction, the Westmont Auto Mile was formed along with time invested in working with many community groups. David will continue to serve on the WCCTB Board in the role as past president and we are pleased to have his continued leadership and involvement.” Pill encourage all local business and community groups to become involved with the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. All are invited to attend the WCCTB Annual Meeting, scheduled for Jan. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Westmont Centre, RSVP or get additional information at www.westmontchamber.com.

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Westmont hosts vigil, teddy bear collection for Newtown

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Katie Martin, 19, of Westmont, coordinates a teddy bear collection for the children of Newtown, Conn.

Westmont resident Katie Martin spearheaded a movement to collect teddy bears that will be sent to the children in the community of Newtown, Conn., where on Dec. 14, a gunman shot and killed 20 grade school children and six teachers. “It was just a horrible tragedy, and I wanted to do something, but I didn’t know what,” says Martin, a 19-yearold sophomore at Illinois State University. “When I heard about the Teddy Bear Collection, I thought it was a really good idea and wanted to be part of it.” Martin says the idea to collect Teddy Bears for the children of Newtown was first suggested on ISU’s Class of 2015 Facebook page. Martin contacted the person who started the effort and volunteered to be the coordinator for Westmont. “The response has been amazing,” says Martin. “So far, we’ve collected almost 300

teddy bears.” More than 200 of those teddy bears came as a donation from Ty, Inc., which produces Beanie Babies. They were mailed out so that Newtown would receive them in time for Christmas. Jim Schlicher, a Westmont resident and School District 201 parent, was the driving force behind coordinating the vigil, held last Sunday at Ty Warner Park. “Just being home and seeing everything on TV, I wanted to do something to pull the community together,” says Schlicher. “I’ve been working with our local schools to make safety improvements, and we’ve been talking about the possibility of this exact type of situation. We want to reassure students and families that our school districts are doing everything we can to keep our schools safe.” Schlicher said the tragedy provides an opportunity for

adults to talk to children about these types of horrific events so they are mentally prepared to react to a hostile and lifethreatening situation. Martin thanked Teddy Bear event donors: Ty, Inc.; Westmont

Special Events; Walker Elementary School staff; Mrs. Deering’s Girl Scout Troops # 362, 1333 from Clarendon Hills; Margaret Doyle who donated money for sending the bears out; and Schlicher.

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New Year means new Illinois laws On the books for the New Year are 150 new laws for Illinois residents, many to help keep children and the elder safer.They include:

Caylee’s Law Responds to the nationally covered case surrounding the death of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, whose mother, Casey, failed to report her daughter missing and then lied about circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and death. Increases penalties for failure to report the disappearance or death of a child 13 years or younger within 24 hours (one hour if younger than two years). Expands the obstruction of justice definition to parents, guardians or caretakers of a child younger than 13 who provide false information to law enforcement or other authorities investigating the child’s disappearance or death. Includes Department of Healthcare and Family Services/ Department of Human Services/ Department of Children and Family Services social workers, case workers and investigators in the offense of threatening a public official, if the threat was specific to the individual.

Cell Phone Ban Extends the ban on cell phone use when driving in construction or maintenance zones to all projects, not just those with a reduced speed limit.

Child Luring Increases the victim’s age in the child luring statute from younger than 16 to younger than 17. Also, if the victim was traveling to or from school, it

allows for felony 2 prosecution when the victim is 17 or younger. This was prompted by a DuPage County case in which a 17-yearold student was on her way to school and was being followed by a sex offender in a van. The van was stopped by the police but they could only charge him with disorderly conduct because the current child luring statute applies to minors 16 and younger.

Child Sex Offender Changes the definition of “child sex offender,” as it relates to residency and location restrictions, to include certain sex offenses where the victim was younger than 18 at the time of the offense. Adds Du Page “bikeway” and “trail” to the definition of “public park” and eliminates a redundant statutory cross reference. Also includes a provision that allows persons to have their records cleared of a reckless driving conviction once they reach age 25, if they have had no other reckless driving or DUI charges or arrests.

Child Support Payments Provides the court with additional methods to pursue child support from a parent who is found guilty of contempt for failure to comply with an order to pay child support, and who conducts a business or is self-employed. Self-employed individuals cannot have their wages garnished. Requiring these individuals to provide monthly financial statements, provide detailed written accounts about job-search efforts,and/or report to the Department of Employment

Security for job search services, may help individuals obtain the employment they need to provide support or provide incentive for these individuals to pay their support.

Driver Education Sets the stage for new standards for driver education in Illinois. Opponents raised concerns the legislation would lead to new restrictions on private instruction schools. Elderly Exploitation: Seeks to make it easier to prosecute cases involving financial exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability. Allows prosecutors to freeze assets of the defendant for purposes of restitution for the victim. Adds criminal intimidation to the definition of intimidation. Includes a paid or unpaid caregiver for the elderly person or person with a disability to the definition of a person who stands in a position of trust and confidence.

Facebook/Social Media Privacy Prohibits employers from requesting or requiring any current or prospective employee to provide any account information,including passwords, in order to gain access to the employee’s social networking website.

FOID Cards Makes a number of changes to state FOID laws. Clarifies the law to ensure people who have been convicted of a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” are not issued FOID cards. Restricts issuance of FOID cards for non-Illinois residents. Outlines

protocol for new, eligible residents who possess firearms to obtain a FOID card. Enhances mental health reporting by courts to ISP. Addresses Amish religious concern regarding photographs. Provides more accountability for seized/confiscated/revoked cards being returned to ISP. Amends provisions regarding judicial review of ISP Director’s decision to deny a request for relief from a person who has been denied a FOID Card.

‘Oxy’ Dealers Provides for increased penalties for dealing in certain prescription pain killers containing hydrocodone, dihydrocodeinone, dihydrocodeine or oxycodone. Proposed by the Cook County State’s Attorney in response to a case in which a Skokie pharmacist charged with diverting about 70,000 pills of prescription pain killers faced only a maximum penalty of two to five years in prison.

Home Loans Creates new definitions and rules for High Risk Home Loans which mainly comply with existing federal law. Creates new definitions and rules for Tax Refund Anticipation Loans and Tax Refund Anticipation Checks.

Scrap Metal Theft Addresses the growing problem of metal theft by strengthening record-keeping requirements to make it more difficult to sell stolen metal, requiring greater proof that the seller owns the scrap metal and by providing tougher criminal penalties for selling or buying

SPRING ELECTIONS Continued from page 1 in 2013, but they have not filed. Instead, the candidates will be Michael Uhlir, Bruce Barker, James Addington, Robert Plowman, Justin Scheid and Harold Barry III. Virginia Szymski is the only candidate running for her current position, village clerk. There are four openings for the Westmont Library board with five candidates. Current

stolen scrap metal. Records of transactions must be retained for three years instead of two years.

Non-Violent Offenders Creates a voluntary 12-month diversion program to allow persons charged with certain felony offenses such as burglary, felony theft, felony retail theft, forgery, or possession of a stolen vehicle, cannabis, controlled substances or methamphetamine to complete a program, instead of going to prison.

Sex Predators Provides that any person who is convicted of luring a minor is considered a sexual predator. Currently, persons must be convicted twice before being declared a sexual predator.

Telephone Billing Ban Prohibits a third-party vendor from billing a consumer for goods or services that will appear as a charge on a consumer’s telephone bill. Called “phone cramming,” this is a growing problem where people are solicited for free trials, coupons or prizes, but never told they’re purchasing a service and then they are later billed.

Underage Drinking Parent Penalties Cracks down on parents or guardians who permit underage drinking on property they own. Makes it a crime to allow underage drinking not only at a

Westmont Library President Amy Porter, vice-president Elaine Carmichael, secretary Jason Fichtel and Megan Stern have filed petitions for reelection. Meghan Pfanenstiel has also filed for library board trustees. These are the names of those who have filed the necessary paperwork within their municipality. A certification of ballot is also required with the DuPage Election Commission. Once filed and all the paperwork is approved, the ballot is official.

Calendar ONGOING Christmas Lights Recycling. In support of the Strategic Plan goal to be “green” mindful and sustainable, the Village will offer recycling of Christmas tree lights and extension cords. A receptacle will be available at the Downers Grove Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Ave.now through February 1, 2013. Items may be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5p.m. Acceptable items are: Mini-lights (also known as Italian lights); C7 lights; C9 lights; Rope lights; LED lights; and Extension cords Crafters Wanted. The Westmont Park District is seeking crafters for the annual Holly Days Gift Bazaar. The craft show will be held Sunday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone with a talent for making unique items or who wants to highlight their small business is invited to be a participant. Spaces are approximately 8’x 5’. Included in your fee is a table, two chairs, advertising, complimentary coffee and a breakfast discount. For more information, please contact the Westmont Park District at 630969-8080. 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. B & B Ladies Golf League. Join us for golf and fun every Friday morning. Season runs May 4-Sept. 28. 9 holes at Village Greens of Woodridge. For information call 630-985-3610. Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group. 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Monday at the Downers Grove Library. Topics for 2012 include: Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, Mexico, cybersecurity, exit for Afghanistan and Iraq, state of the oceans, Indonesia, and energy geopolitics. Registration is not required. Call Nancy Peraino at 630-968-8706 for more information. Do you want to stop drinking? Contact Alcoholics Anonymous at 630-887-8671 to get help, or go online to www.aania.org to find a local meeting. Alcoholics Meetings daily

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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. Baby and Toddler Storytime. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Westmont Library. Get ready for stories, songs, and interactive play. Young children and a caregiver can enjoy this weekly time together while nurturing a love of reading. For ages 0-3. 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. Saturday morning storytime. 9:30-10 a.m. at the Downers Grove Library. Join in every Saturday morning for storytime filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays. This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. Adult participation is an important part of this storytime. Job club. Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Library, 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge. Job Club members learn to write résumés and cover letters, develop interviewing skills and find job leads. No sign-up, no fee, just drop in. For further information call 630-964-7899, email askus@ woodridgelibrary.org, or visit www.woodridgelibrary.org.

JANUARY 3 How to Download eBooks: Smartphone. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Did you recently purchase or receive a smartphone? We’ll help you download library eBooks to your new device. Bring your device and cords. Have a laptop? You can bring that too. You must have a DGPL card in order to download the library’s eBooks. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

JANUARY 4 How to Download eBooks: Nook. 2 to 3 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Did you recently purchase or receive a Nook eReader? We’ll help you download library eBooks to your new device. Bring your device and cords. Have a laptop? You can bring that too. You must

have a DGPL card to download the library’s eBooks. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www.downersgrovelibrary. org.

JANUARY 5 How to Download eBooks: iPad. 2 to 3 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Did you recently purchase or receive an iPad? We’ll help you download library eBooks to your new device. Bring your device, cords, and Apple ID and password. Have a laptop? You can bring that too. You must have a DGPL card to download the library’s eBooks. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

JANUARY 7 Introduction to Microsoft® Excel 2007. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Create a professional-looking worksheet, insert formulas, and generate a simple chart. Classes are open to DGPL cardholders only. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www.downersgrovelibrary. org.

JANUARY 8 How to Download eBooks: Kindle. 10 to 11 a.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Did you recently purchase or receive a Kindle eReader? We’ll help you download library eBooks to it. Bring your device,cords,and Amazon account login and password.Have a laptop? You can bring that too. You must have a DGPL card to download the library’s eBooks. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www.downersgrovelibrary. org.

JANUARY 9 Introduction to Microsoft® Word 2007. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Introduces the Office Button, the Quick Access Toolbar, and the Fluid User Interface, also known as the Ribbon. Classes are open to DGPL cardholders only. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www.downersgrovelibrary. org.

JANUARY 12 Open Study for Exams. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St.Age Group(s): Teens -- Grades 7 – 12. Laptops, snacks, and visits from stress relief therapy dogs provided in the Meeting Room. Drop-in quiet and group study space

THE BUGLE JANUARY 2, 2013 available. No registration required. Just drop in. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

JANUARY 13 How to Download eBooks: Nook. 1 to 2 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Did you recently purchase or receive a Nook eReader? We’ll help you download library eBooks to your new device. Bring your device and cords. Have a laptop? You can bring that too. You must have a DGPL card to download the library’s eBooks. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www.downersgrovelibrary. org. Open Study for Exams. 1 to 5 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St.Age Group(s): Teens -- Grades 7 – 12. Laptops, snacks, and visits from stress relief therapy dogs provided in the Meeting Room. Drop-in quiet and group study space available. No registration required. Just drop in. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

JANUARY 14 Open Study for Exams. 3 to 9 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Laptops, snacks, and visits from stress relief therapy dogs provided in the Meeting Room. Drop-in quiet and group study space available. No registration required. Just drop in. For more information,

call 630-960-1200 or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

JANUARY 15 What’s Your Problem? 7 to 8 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Chicago Tribune columnist Jon Yates answers frequently asked questions. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

JANUARY 17 Facebook Basics. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Learn how to create a Facebook account, upload a picture, post a comment, find friends, and send a message. Learners must have an email address and know their email password prior to class. Classes are open to DGPL cardholders only. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org. How to Download eBooks: Kindle. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Did you recently purchase or receive a Kindle eReader? We’ll help you download library eBooks to it. Bring your device, cords, and Amazon account login and password. Have a laptop? You can bring that too. You must have a DGPL card to download the library’s eBooks. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

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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 Rosendo Castaneda, 18, was arrested on Dec. 19 for driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage on one-way street and disobeying traffic control signal at Maple and Lane. Jessica McKevitt, 19, Chicago Ridge, was arrested on Dec. 21 for consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 7300 block of Winthrop Way. John McKevitt, 18, Chicago Ridge, was arrested on Dec. 21 for consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 7300 block of Winthrop Way.

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for driving under the influence of alcohol in the 1600 block of Main. Ewa Swierzbinska, 27, Bolingbrook, was arrested on Dec. 22 for aggravated driving under the influence in the 3900 block of Main. Bilal Abu-nada, 26, Oak Lawn, was arrested on Dec. 22 for driving under the influence of alcohol in the 3100 block of Highland. Matthew Baker, 21, Wood Dale, was arrested on Dec. 22 for driving under the influence of alcohol above .08 and two counts of domestic battery in the 6300 block of Woodward. John Shiner, 48, Wheaton, was arrested on Dec. 22 for disorderly conduct in the 1000 block of Burlington. John Spokas, 59, Lisle, was arrested on Dec. 22 for a failure to appear warrant in the 2300 block of Ogden.

Brian Kennedy, 52, Chicago, was arrested on Dec. 21 for driving under the influence of alcohol in the 2500 block of Ogden Avenue.

Joshua Konney, 21, Darien, was arrested on Dec. 22 for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of cannabis in the 2000 block of Prentiss.

Rohan Dobson, 29, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 21 for obstructing identification in the 100 block of Ogden Avenue.

Joshua Teune, 31, Hickory Hills, was arrested on Dec. 22 for driving under the influence of alcohol at 55th and Western.

Brett Moore, 26, Itasca, was arrested on Dec. 21 for retail theft in the 3300 block of Finley Road.

Anthony Matousek, 29, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Dec. 23 for a previous warrant at Main and Warren.

Kimberly Frolik, 36, Melrose Park, was arrested on Dec. 21

Amy Canty, 36, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 24 for

driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting a peace officer in the 5500 block of Fairmont.

Peter Prevolos, 18, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 14 for possession of cannabis in the 2400 block of 63rd Street.

Daniel Bradley, 32, was arrested on Dec. 26 for driving with a suspended license in the 1600 block of 75th Street.

Nathan Hunt, 19, 25 Bluebird Lane, Naperville, was arrested on Dec. 15 for retail theft at Dominick’s, 2363 63rd Street.

Westmont On Dec. 20, an unknown offender(s) stole a snowplow and salt spreader from a home in the 200 block of West 61st Street. Sometime between 11:00 and 11:15 p.m. on Dec. 22, an unknown offender(s) removed three cellular phones and two hooded sweatshirts from an unlocked vehicle in the 800 block of South Williams Street. Sometime overnight on Dec. 23, unknown offender(s) damaged a mailbox in the 400 block of South Adams Street. Sometime between 1 p.m. on Dec. 22 and 1 p.m. on Dec. 23, an unknown offender(s) removed a license plate from a vehicle parked in the 400 block of South Lindley Road.

Woodridge Sometime between 6:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 14, unknown offender(s) removed a bicycle from the parking lot of Wendy’s on Boughton Road. Brittney White, 25, Woodridge, was arrested on Dec. 14 for possession of cannabis in the 2400 block of 63rd Street.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 16, an unknown offender(s) removed $45.05 worth of gasoline without paying for it. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 16, an unknown offender(s) flattened a tire and removed the antennae of a parked vehicle to a vehicle in the 6400 block of Dean Drive. At approximately 5 p.m. on Dec. 15, an unknown offender(s) removed credit cards and other items from a purse in the parking lot of Target, 2333 63rd St. Ashley Williams, 24, Blue Island, was arrested on Dec. 16 for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver in the 11000 block of Joliet Road.

On Dec. 17, an unknown offender(s) damaged the roof of the park shelter by removing and destroying shingles at Windy Point Park, 2100 Egerton. At approximately 9:18 a.m., a juvenile, 17, was arrested on Dec. 18 for possession of cannabis on Crabtree Avenue at Janes. At approximately 10:20 a.m., an unknown offender(s) removed a wallet from a purse at JC Penney, 7400 Woodward Ave. At approximately 10:06 a.m., a juvenile, age 13, was charged with possession of cannabis, at Jefferson Junior High School, 7200 Janes Avenue. At approximately 4 p.m.,Kalpana Pathak, 46, 2123 Gresham Lane, Aurora, was charged with Retail Theft after removing items of clothing from Kohl’s, 1001 75th Street. On Dec. 20, an unknown offender(s) removed four curbside sewer grates in the 10000 block of Marmon Drive.

Forum Letter to the Editor

Thanks to many people The volunteers of the Downers Grove FISH Pantry wish to thank the many people who have donated so generously this Christmas season. In the true spirit of giving, we have received food, clothing, and monetary donations from many local businesses, church groups, school groups, grocery stores and social groups; and the generosity keeps growing. The 3rd grade Brownies of Indian Trails School and Cub Scout Pack 227 have collected an amazing amount of food. An employee group from ComEd dropped off a carload of food. Coats, mittens, scarves and games were given as well.Wannemaker’s Home & Garden Center as well as Operation Pine Needle, courtesy of the Knights Templar, have donated fresh Christmas trees again this year. We are very grateful to everyone who has contributed to help those in our local community who are less fortunate. Together we are helping to make life a bit easier for our most vulnerable citizens during this Christmas season. Please know what a difference you make by reaching out to our neighbors in need.

The Downers Grove Area FISH, Inc. has served the local communities’ emergency needs for 43 year through the generosity of our residents. In this current economic climate more families are suffering difficulties we have never experienced in our lifetimes. Please consider the needs of others in our community when you are grocery shopping. We accept donations at the pantry year-round. We accept monetary gifts – a higher value - to purchase food commodities through our large quantity discounts from the Northern Illinois Food Bank. If you are in a desperate situation , please call 630-964-7776. The FISH Food and Clothing Pantry is located in the Downers Grove Township building at: 4340 Prince St., Downers Grove. The FISH Pantry is open for Emergency Business on Monday & Friday from 9 to 11:15 a.m. The FISH pantry is 100 percent volunteer and 100 percent nonprofit. Our services are provided using no government funding or grants. www.dgfish.org. Laurel Q. Bowen Board Member Downers Grove Area FISH

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Letter to the Editor

Graduated tax is discriminatory Downers Grove League of Women Voters President Hilary Denk’s argument (in the Dec. 12 story “League of women voters support graduated income tax”) that “the graduated income tax is a fairer way of raising revenue” couldn’t be further from the truth. A progressive tax is discriminatory by its very nature because it purposefully taxes some people and some dollars at a different rate than others. In contrast, Illinois’ current flat tax treats everyone equally. Everyone in all income classes pay the same rate. Equal treatment is fair. Denk went on to say, “We are just increasing taxes to those who have the ability to pay.” First, those who have the ability to pay already pay their fair share. Currently, Illinoisans with an annual base income of more than $1 million pay an average tax that’s 47 times higher than the average nonmillionaire resident. Everyone pays the same rate, and the

rich pay more because they are taxed at the uniform rate on higher incomes. Second, although the progressive tax is sold as a tax on the rich, it really is a trickle down tax hike. Middle class Illinoisans should hold on to their wallets because the Center for Budget and Tax Accountability’s progressive tax plan would increase the tax bill for 85 percent of filers. Consider the fact that 31 of the 34 progressive tax states tax $50,000 at a higher marginal tax rate than Illinois will in 2015. That means that a family of four with a taxable income of $50,000 would be able to keep more of their hard earned-money under Illinois’ flat tax structure when compared with most progressive tax states. Illinois has amazing potential to lead the nation in economic growth and job creation. But a progressive tax would destroy this potential. In fact, in today’s economy, states without an

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income tax outperform states with high income taxes. During the past decade, states with no personal income tax had, on average, cumulative job growth more than 15 times greater. Population grew 112 percent more in states without income taxes and the gross domestic product by state grew 36 percent more. States with no income tax outperformed states with high income taxes across all measures. Perhaps the worst part of a progressive income tax is that it creates a disincentive to work and it punishes success. People respond to incentives. If success is punished, fewer people will be successful. If growing a business is punished, fewer businesses will grow. If creating jobs becomes more expensive, fewer jobs will be created. Benjamin VanMetre Senior Budget and Tax Policy Analyst Illinois Policy Institute

Schools

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Woodridge School District 68 students give back during holiday season The Student Council at Thomas Jefferson Junior High sponsored a Giving Tree to help local families in need this holiday season. Seven different families were matched with seven student groups at Jefferson. Each family listed the names of the children and the items they wanted for Christmas. The names were provided by the West Suburban Community Pantry. Each team raised between $200 and $300 for their respective family. Students really cared about making a difference - kids donated their change and some pulled $5 from their wallets. Students then wrapped all the gifts purchased with the generous donations. “I can honestly say it was one of the most worthwhile things Student Council has done in the past few years,” said Student Council sponsor and Jefferson teacher Julie Lenhart. In addition to the Student Council, three academic teams, the boys basketball teams and

Student Services team were also involved. Holiday cheer was also spread to the senior citizens at three different area nursing homes, including Oak Trace Retirement Center in Downers Grove. The 5th & 6th grade chorus from William F. Murphy Elementary School, led by music teacher Dianne Sabovik, traveled around the community spreading cheer with a variety of holiday tunes. At the end of the performance, students mingled with the audience and talked about the holidays, school, and a wide variety of other topics. “It was a truly rewarding experience for all,” said Sabovik. Woodridge School District 68 serves nearly 3,000 students in grades K-8 by providing a comprehensive educational foundation for all children in a safe, caring environment, preparing them to be productive, responsible, and successful members of society.

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District 58 to host series of Digital Learning workshops Technology is transforming how students learn, explore, and make connections, and District 58 wants to help parents find ways to maximize these opportunities at home. In partnership with the Downers Grove Public Library, the district will host a series of parent education sessions over the next several months that will focus on how digital devices can be used to support learning. Parents will learn about the unique opportunities that

digital tools provide, including executive functioning skills such as calendaring,task management, reminders, communication, and organization. Additionally, because of the partnership with the Downers Grove Public Library, parents can learn more about accessing the library’s digital materials. The workshops also will address Internet safety and digital citizenship. District 58’s Digital Learning workshops will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m.,

Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. and Monday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. All workshops will be held at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Please bring a device if you have one, but it is not required. For more information about the workshops, contact Technology Director Scott Meech at smeech@dg58.org or Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Matthew Rich at mrich@dg58.org.

District 58 to host listening session on facilities plans District 58 will host a listening session for the community on Thursday, Jan. 17, regarding its overall facilities improvement plans. Operations and Maintenance projects proposed to be completed district-wide consist primarily of asphalt and carpeting replacements, and HVAC and fire alarm upgrades. The district also has begun preliminary planning on a possible addition to

alleviate overcrowding at Pierce Downer School. The comprehensive report from consultant Wight and Co., presented to the board this past spring, identified needs, recommended construction projects and improvement options for the district’s operational buildings, and offered conceptual budget costs. The board has discussed several potential funding

options to continue addressing the district’s capital needs, and the plan is to begin work on some of the top-priority projects this summer. The district will host a separate community forum this winter regarding safety and security in the schools, in partnership with the Downers Grove fire and police departments. A date will be announced shortly after winter break.

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ending? 42 “__ it Art?”: Kipling 43 1955 UN joiner 44 What Ruth forgot to bring to pool night? 47 MorganFreeman won its 2011 Life Achievement Award: Abbr. 48 Morning talker 49 Fly over the equator? 52 Pleased cry 53 Droid, e.g. 56 Slip through the cracks? 57 Like calls between drudges? 61 Run well 62 Unsound 63 Like Napoleon 64 Relaxing locales 65 The Hartford logo 66 Failures (and in another way, a hint to 17-, 27-, 44- and 57-Across)

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H o ro s c o p e s Share guilty pleasures with friends. You can forgive yourself for lapses in diet when surrounded by piles of good things to eat and drink in the week to come. Make merry while holiday spirit reigns supreme.

Recent unbridled spending may have put a dent in your wallet, but you are having so much fun you don’t care. Home, family and pursuing personal pleasures might take up all your time in the week ahead.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. In the coming week, you can listen to your heart as well as what other people say. You could find ways to help someone live up to a New Year’s resolution.

Make the rest of your life the best of your life. With the New Year just around the corner, it is time to make a powerful resolution. Your focus is on close personal relationships as the week unfolds.

Fan the flames. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Getting ahead in career, work or business is your primary passion, even when your schedule in the week ahead is filled with fun-filled holiday frolics.

A new toy may have created a monster. Your passion for a plaything or hobby could take up every waking moment in the upcoming week. Learning new techniques may entail unsurpassed self-discipline.

Short and sweet. In the week to come, you might make some New Year’s resolutions, but know that you need to temper them with common sense. You can succeed by aiming for achievable goals.

Let go and grow. There is a difference between giving up and knowing when you have had enough. In the week to come, make a New Year’s resolution that supports your need to let go of bad habits.

Charity starts at home. In the week ahead, your optimism and easygoing nature draw others closer. You are in your element when surrounded by family and can horse around without criticism.

Stick to competitions involving table games. No matter how ambitious you are, the only way you can build a monopoly in the week ahead is with play money. Gamble with matches, not money.

Play nice. The latest amusements, games and pleasures may be fascinating, but it isn’t necessary to be overly competitive in the week ahead. Indulging in a secret fantasy could prove disappointing.

The same old routines won’t cut the mustard. Having unique experiences is forecast this week, so turn off the TV and try out some of the new toys under the tree. Make plans to visit friends.

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INSIDE: Benet boys hoops falls to Proviso East, page 12; Downers South boys hoops bows out of Proviso West tourney, page 13

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Mustangs take fourth at Oswego E. By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Downers South struggled offensively in a 38-25 loss to York Saturday, Dec. 29 in the Oswego East Holiday Classic third-place game. “We just kind of played up and down today,” South coach Ellen O’Brien said. “We didn’t come out well in the first quarter. That put us behind. We came back and outplayed them in the second quarter and had some spurts here and there. We just didn’t handle the ball well tonight. We’re a better team than what we showed. They have an aggressive defense, but we have offenses to counter that and we just didn’t do that.” The Mustangs were blanked in the first quarter, but trailed just 7-0. “For as bad as we were playing, we weren’t in a bad spot. We shot the ball three times and had seven turnovers. To still be in the game shows me that we are a pretty good team and we still had a shot at it. We did well, we just have to believe a little more.” Downers South rallied in the second quarter and tied the game at 11-11 with 4:13 left in the half on back-to-back threes by Nicole Janowiak and Brittany Dietz.Another three by Janowiak tied the score at 14-14 heading into the half. “They had us down in the first, but we came back and made it 14-14,” O’Brien said. “We are capable, we just have to put it all together.” The Mustangs only managed two points in the third quarter and trailed 24-16. Trailing 31-17 with 2:30 left, they scored six points in 17 seconds to make the score 31-23, but could get no See MUSTANGS, page 15

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Brittany Dietz was named to the Oswego East All-Tournament Team.

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Benet rally falls short vs. Proviso East By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Benet and Proviso East, champions of the annual Proviso West Holiday Tournament the past two years, went head-tohead during the quarterfinals if this year’s tourney last Friday night. And throughout the first half, it didn’t appear as if the Redwings, the 2010 tournament champs, would give the defending champion Pirates a run for their money. The Pirates unleashed their trademark full-court pressure, forcing Benet into 19 turnovers—12 during the second quarter alone—while taking a 31-18 lead at intermission. Yet the Redwings, who trailed 40-28 going into the fourth quarter, crept back into it, and managed to slice Proviso’s lead to a single point twice (45-44 and 47-46) before the Pirates

squeaked out a 50-46 victory. Jack Toner sank two free throws that made it 47-46 with 1:32 left, but Jevon Carter, who scored seven of the Pirates’ final eight points, answered with two free throws after Proviso had milked nearly a minute off the clock. Emphasizing afterwards that “there’s no moral victory” regarding how his team fought back, Benet head coach Gene Heidkamp nonetheless liked the Redwings’ resiliency against one of the Chicago area’s marquee teams. “The fact of it is we turned the ball over way too much collectively as a group, and we didn’t take advantage of opportunities that we had,” Heidkamp said.“We played better obviously at the end of the third quarter, and in the fourth quarter, but the bottom line is we didn’t play well. “I give a lot of credit to Proviso East. I think they were picked in the top three in most major polls to start the season, and that’s for a reason. Coming in here and having to play them in an environment like this and not playing well, but still having a chance in the last two minutes to win the game, I think that speaks to our kids.” Sean O’Mara carried Benet offensively during the second half, scoring 11 of his game-high 21 points in the fourth period. He also had eight rebounds and four blocks, and drew praise from Proviso East head coach Donnie Boyce. “I felt like in the fourth quarter they got a lot more aggressive than we did,” said Boyce, a Proviso East alum and former NBA player who was a member of the 1990 Proviso West Holiday all-tournament team the year the Pirates won the Class AA state championship. “We didn’t Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff

See BENET, page 15

Benet 6-9 junior Sean O’Mara tallied a game-high 21 points Friday night against Proviso East.

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Mustangs bow out of Proviso West tourney By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

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Jordan Cannon goes to the basket for two of his team-high 24 points last Friday during the Mustangs’ 63-51 loss to Nazareth.

Competing in the 52nd Annual Proviso West HolidayTournament last week was an experience Downers South senior guard Jordan Cannon relishes. “I loved it,” he said. “I’ve never been to something like this before. All the publicity, all the (Air) Jordans, all the Gatorades, but mainly we were just focused on playing team basketball, Downers South basketball. “We knew coming into this tournament that nothing was easy. Nothing was going to be given to us. Thirty-two teams; each team was unbelievable. It was a great experience for us.” Following a tough loss to Westinghouse in the tourney opener, the Mustangs—one of 16 teams added to this year’s lineup—crushed CICS Ellison in their next game and advanced to the quarterfinals of the consolation round versus Nazareth Academy last Friday

morning. DGS appeared as if it would run away from the Roadrunners after jumping out to a 12-0 lead and holding a commanding 22-8 cushion at quarter’s end. But Nazareth, behind the outside shooting of George Kirenan (27 points) and the inside presence of 7-foot sophomore Tyler Jackson, outscored DGS 55-29 the rest of the way and recorded a 63-51 victory. Cannon, who led the Mustangs with 24 points, scored 16 in the first half, including a three from the baseline before time expired in the second period to give DGS a 29-24 lead. In the third quarter, DGS lost point guard Danny Spinuzza for the remainder of the contest after he took an elbow to the head that required stitches. Robert Mara also missed a portion of the quarter when he was hit twice with elbows around his right eye. “The refs didn’t call a lot either way,” said Downers South head

coach Jay Baum. “At one point we only had two fouls in the fourth quarter and they only had four so it was a physical. That’s fine; we just have to adjust.” DGS led by as many as 10 points (38-28) after Travion Simmons fed Cannon for a trey with 3:42 to go in the third quarter. Nazareth chipped away and capped an 11-1 run with a three of its own from Kirenan to knot the score at 39 heading into the fourth quarter. It was all Nazareth from there. A Cannon putback provided DGS with a momentary 41-39 edge, but a 9-2 Nazareth run enabled the Roadrunners to take the lead for good, 48-41. “The No. 30 kid (Kirenan) got hot and we had a few breakdowns here and there,” Baum said. “Nothing horrible, just bad shot selection, too much dribbling, don’t box out. Not just one thing that I can put my finger on.” Jackson scored the last four See PROVISO, page 15

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BOYS 18.4 16.1 16.0 15.3 14.7 14.1 13.8 12.5 11.8 11.4 11.2 11.0 10.9 10.9 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.4 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.9 8.7 8.7 8.6 8.6

Rebounds per game Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Eddie Serrano, Notre Dame Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Ryan Peter, JCA David McCoy, Niles West Andre Hardy, Joliet West Josh Smith, Plainfield East Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North John Solari, Maine South David Robinson, Lockport Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Kevin Fervil, Plainfield East Armani Bonilla, Romeoville Keith Craig, JCA Kendal Interial, Plainfield North Corey Evak, Plainfield North Kiefer Ketelhut, Plainfield North Brandon McCullum, Joliet West

Stats based on coach submissions. Don’t see yours? Send to staylor@buglenewspapers.com

Assists

Points per game Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Marcus Fair, Plainfield North David McCoy, Niles West Ryan Peter, JCA Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Joe Younan, Niles West David Robinson, Lockport Kendal Interial, Plainfield North Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook Frank Dounis, Maine South Jimmy Moon, Romeoville John Solari, Maine South Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Carl Terrell, Joliet West Brandon McCullum, Joliet West Danny Quinn, Maine South Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Duante Stephens, Notre Dame Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Corey Evak, Plainfield North Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Romeo Magliore, Niles West Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North

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10.0 9.2 9.0 7.8 7.6 7.3 6.6 6.5 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.0 5.0

Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Marcus Fair, Plainfield North Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Ryan Peter, JCA Frank Dounis, Maine South Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central David McCoy, Niles West Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Kendal Interial, Plainfield North C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook Ryan Peter, JCA

Free throw % 35 35 29 27 27 24 23 23 22 21 20 20 20

Derrick Lockhart, Lockport Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Andrew Palucki, Maine South James Boyd, Romeoville Keith Craig, JCA Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Aaron Jordan, Plainﬁeld East Romeo Magliore, Niles West

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Steals Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook John Campbell, Lockport Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Carl Terrell, Joliet West Brandon McCullum, Joliet West David McCoy, Niles West Ryan Peter, JCA Kendal Interial, Plainfield North Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Ryan Peter, JCA Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Keegan Tyrell, JCA Shakar Washington, JCA Danny Quinn, Maine South Roger Tating, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Keith Craig, JCA Joe Younan, Niles West Frank Dounis, Maine South Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Field Goal % Romeo Magliore, Niles West Windt, Plainfield Central Joe Younan, Niles West Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Danny Quinn, Maine South Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Frank Dounis, Maine South David Robinson, Lockport

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3-pointers Joe Younan, Niles West Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Aaron Jordan, Plainﬁeld East Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Jimmy Moon, Romeoville

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Points per game Liz Rehberger, Resurrection Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Nikia Edom, Plainfield East Faith Suggs, Plainfield East Kiera Currie, Romeoville Naomi Mayes, Lockport Bernasia Fox, Joliet Central Jaida Green, Downers North Sarah Costello, Downers North Abby Smith, Romeoville Gabby Williams, Plainfield East Angelica Osusky, Romeoville Brianna Harris, Romeoville Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Nicole Pease, Plainfield Central Anna Novak, Lockport Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Molly Kleppin, Niles West

18.9 18.9 17.2 16.8 15.8 14.9 14.4 13.8 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.6 9.7 8.8 8.6 8.0 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.3 7.0

Rebounds per game Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Kiera Currie, Romeoville Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Aaliyah Stepney, Joliet West Faith Suggs, Plainﬁeld East Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Gabby Williams, Plainﬁeld East Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Sarah Costello, Downers North Peyton Winters, Downers North

11.5 8.7 8.2 8.0 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.0 6.8 6.6

Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Vicky Orasco, Joliet West Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Jade Anthony, Plainfield Central Julia Easter, Niles West Bailee McDaniel, Plainfield Central Jenny Spychala, Resurrection Nora Polaski, Lockport Abby Smith, Romeoville Nikia Edom, Plainfield East

6.6 6.5 6.3 6.0 5.8 5.1 5.1 5.0 4.4 4.1

Assists Kelly Barzowski, Resurrection Abby Smith, Romeoville Sarah Costello, Downers North Gina Mathews, Plainfield East Nikia Edom, Plainfield East Angelica Osusky, Romeoville Molly Kleppin, Niles West Lisa Schroeder, Plainfield Central Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Treanna Perry, Joliet West

59 46 37 27 25 22 21 14 14 14

Steals Sarah Costello, Downers North Liz Rehberger, Resurrection Abby Smith, Romeoville Kiera Currie, Romeoville Nikia Edom, Plainfield East Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Kelly Barzowski, Resurrection Angelica Osusky, Romeoville Bernasia Fox, Joliet Central Molly Kleppin, Niles West Destiny Hollins, Lockport Brianna Harris, Romeoville Anna Novak, Lockport Lisa Schroeder, Plainfield Central Jade Anthony, Plainfield Central

43 40 40 29 24 21 20 19 18 18 18 17 17 16 16

Field Goal % Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Peyton Winters, Downers North Daniella Cortez, Plainﬁeld Central Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Christina Ekhomu, JCA Liz Rehberger, Resurrection

.537 .537 .519 .500 .490 .488 .480

Free Throw % Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Liz Rehberger, Resurrection Kiera Currie, Romeoville Colleen Honn, Downers North Nicole Pease, Plainﬁeld Central

.880 .850 .761 .730 .720

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

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

BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Maine South 2. Notre Dame 3. Benet 4. Joliet West 5. Downers South 6. Bolingbrook 7. Joliet Central

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

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

Sports BENET Continued from page 12 match their intensity. We had a comfortable lead pretty much up to that point and then they responded. O’Mara is a great kid. I just love the way he approaches the game and the way he competes. He tried to will his team back.” Pat McInerney (11 rebounds) and Jack Euritt each scored seven points for the Redwings (12-3), who faced HomewoodFlossmoor Saturday afternoon. The winner of that matchup played for fifth place on Monday. “I’m not taking anything away from Proviso East,” Heidkamp said. “We battled. We were down 13 points late in the third quarter and had an opportunity to take the lead, and obviously just didn’t make the plays. “When you play a team like Proviso East, you get inside the last two minutes and it’s a one possession game, most teams are going to feel pretty good about that. The disappointing thing is we didn’t play as well as we’d like and we were still in that position. They won the last two minutes and that was the difference in the game.”

PROVISO Continued from page 13 points of Nazereth’s fourthquarter run and finished with 11 points, eight rebounds and six blocked shots. “It was something different,” Cannon said of facing Jackson. “He was a great defender. When we were driving to the hole he was going to either foul you or block your shot, so we knew that. We just tried to get around him, but it didn’t happen obviously.”

MUSTANGS Continued from page 11 closer. Claire Hardy led the way with nine points, while Kirsten Zemke had eight rebounds. Downers South went 2-2 in the tournament, defeating

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Benet 63. Morton 49 Two Benet individuals reached milestones in its secondround victory over Morton last Thursday. McInerney poured in a career-high 27 points on 11 of 14 shooting from the field and added nine rebounds to pace the Redwings.Meanwhile,Heidkamp recorded the 100th win of his coaching career at Benet. Morton led midway through the second quarter, but Benet went on a 9-0 run towards the end of the quarter and held a 3129 halftime lead. The Redwings pulled away with a 16-0 run to start the final period. O’Mara collected a doubledouble (11 points, 13 rebounds), and reserve Robert Haemmerle fired in 12.

Benet 64, U.P. West 44 The Redwings took charge right from the get-go in their opening-round game held Dec. 22, scoring the game’s first 15 points and leading throughout. Benet, which led 36-13 at halftime, got 11 points from O’Mara. He was complemented by McInerney with 10 points and nine rebounds. Euritt added nine and Eddie Eshoo eight. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Jack Euritt of Benet tries to dribble into the paint. Euritt scored seven points in the Redwings’ Proviso West Holiday Tournament quarterfinal loss to Proviso East on Friday night.

Simmons notched 10 points and eight rebounds for DGS (64) while Scott McNellis and Mara had nine and eight rebounds, respectively. The Mustangs resume West Suburban Gold action Friday at Willowbrook. “We have some strengths and we have some weaknesses and we have to continue to build on our weaknesses,” Baum said. “We’re just going to have to get better. We need to work on offense. The skill-set may not be as skilled as past years, but it’s more than that. It’s decisionmaking—when to shoot, when

not to shoot, when not to drive into a crowd, moving the ball. “We’ll work on it in practice, watch the tape and build from there.” Downers South opened play with a 38-35 loss to Westinghouse. The Mustangs shot out to a 15-6 lead in the first quarter of their tournament opener Dec. 22 and led by seven points at the break. Then they couldn’t get anything to fall in the second half. Victimized by 3 of 16 shooting during the half (18.8 percent)

and hitting 11 of 21 free throws for the game, Downers South enabled Westinghouse to get back into the matchup and eventually take its first lead with 3:49 to go. The Mustangs had an opportunity to tie and send it into overtime with four seconds remaining, but a jumper by Simmons fell short. Mara was the Mustangs’ top scorer with 12 points and their leading rebounder with 10. Spinuzza also contributed 10. Downers South defeated CICS Ellison 67-32. Like they did vs.Westinghouse,

Plainfield Central (52-36) and Aurora Central Catholic (37-33) in pool play and lost to Metea Valley (50-37) in the semifinal. Dietz scored 10 with Janowiak adding eight against Metea, Dietz had eight points and six steals against Aurora and Hardy had 10 points and nine boards against Plainfield. Dietz was named to the All-Tournament Team.

“Overall I thought we did pretty good,” O’Brien stated. “We won our pool. We came as close as two points at one point to Matea Valley. We have to work together as a team and learn from our experience and move from there.” There was a lot to learn for the Mustangs heading into the New Year. “I think we need take (out from

the tournament) that we need to start from the very beginning,” O’Brien said.“We need to rely on each other and I thin we will do a better job of that. We will use this as a learning process.We still have seven conference games to play and five nonconference games ahead of us. We have a lot of games in front of us.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

the Mustangs got off to a strong start, leading 24-8 at the end of the first quarter and 35-19 at the half. This time, DGS didn’t experience any second-half shooting woes from the field, hitting 47.5 percent for the game. Cannon was the only Mustang to reach double figures, scoring 16 points. Darryl Howard came off the bench to net nine points on 4 of 5 shooting. Mara finished with eight, Kovas Rugienius was the team leader in rebounds (seven). mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Bengals hold tight against Montini By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Last year Plainfield East finished its season with a 25-point loss to Benet in a regional final. Friday, Dec. 28 the Bengals (131) finally lost their next game, falling 58-51 to three-time Class 3A state champ Montini at the Montini Christmas Tournament. The progress from last year though isn’t just shown in their win-loss record, it was shown in the level of competitiveness between their two losses. “We have a lot of resolve this year,” East coach Missy Mitidiero said.“Right now we’re playing to win and in previous years they were playing not to lose. They have a different mindset this year and that is to fight. We couldn’t ask for anything different.Yea, we wanted to win, but we played a great game.” “We got some new players and we’re strong,” East senior guard Nina Maggio said.“We play as a team. This gives us a lot of momentum.There’s a lot of good teams in this tournament.” While East allowed Benet to run away from them in that game last year, it wouldn’t allow for that to happen again. The Bengals overcame an early 10-2 deficit to take a 13-10 lead, only to see foul trouble drop them behind 30-20 at the half. That lead grew to 44-30 in the third quarter before East made its run. They scored the final nine points of the quarter to cut the deficit to five, despite Nikia Edom picking up her fourth personal foul. Just 40 seconds into the fourth quarter Faith Suggs picked up her fourth foul after getting the Bengals to within two on a three-pointer. Two minutes later the lead was built to seven, 49-42, as Gabby Williams picked up her fourth foul. “We love to foul, that’s been our big thing,” Mitidiero stated. “We have to stop that and stop some of the turnovers here and there, but our kids are doing a good job.” Despite all the adversity, the Bengals wouldn’t quit, cutting

the lead to three at 52-49 and again at 54-51 with two minutes left. They had several chances to cut the lead to one or tie the score, but couldn’t convert. “Until the game is over, we never give up,” Mitidero said. “That’s what makes me so proud to coach these guys.They are that team that can come back. Right now we are hopefully moving up in everything we are doing.” Maggio led the way with 16 points, Williams scored 11, seven in the fourth quarter, while Edom and Suggs scored 10 points apiece. “Nina has been huge for us,” Mitidiero said. “The other teams don’t look for her to score. Now they have to guard Nikia, Faith, Nina and Gabby, they can’t leave anyone open. Gabby fought back real hard and played with a lot of energy and emotion.” East opened the tournament with a 65-52 win over Oak ParkRiver Forest as Suggs tallied 18 points, Maggio had 14, Williams 13 and Edom 12. Edom had 20, Williams 13 and Suggs 11 in a 5453 win over Romeoville. “It was a huge win,” Mitiderio said of the comeback victory over Romeoville. “It stinks that we have to play them now three times in our season, but at the same time, they are a great team and are well-coached. They are our rivals right now, so it was nice to get an early win off them.” The Bengals have a lot to take away from the tournament, known as one of the toughest in the state. “We were fired up,” Maggio said. “We came out strong. They were playing a 2-3 zone, so all we had to do was shoot. We showed a lot of heart. Whenever we’re down all we have to do is fight and keep coming back.” “I wanted to be in this tournament because it really prepares us for what we see outside of our regular season play,” Mitidiero said. “That’s what we need. We don’t have enough of that. It’s a great opportunity to play some of these teams. There are some great teams here.This is our checkpoint.” staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Gabby Williams scored 13 points in Plainfield East’s 58-51 loss to Class 3A champion Montini.

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Interpersonal Edge advice from 2012 As loyal readers know, at the end of each year I summarize the advice I gave over the year into one practical wisdompacked column. Thank you for sharing your struggles, insights and victories! So, dear readers, here you go, and Happy Interpersonal Edge Holidays! -Be intentional about what you want. Before you enter a communication, consider the specific outcome you want. If you want there to be coffee when you get to the break room, don’t make vague, negative statements such as, “Stop being thoughtless,” or “Don’t use the last of the coffee.” Instead, try, “When I arrive at 8 a.m., I’d like coffee in the pot.” -If you can’t figure out what you want in your career, use your “magic wand” to imagine what your job and workplace would be like if you could simply make it so. Watch the

YouTube video of what happens next. The more concretely you know what you want, the better your chances of getting it. -Skip the blame preamble before you ask for what you want. People don’t help people who blame them period! As satisfying as it is to get an apology, most people won’t cough up remorse for not doing what you want. You get to pick between chasing an admission of guilt or going straight for results. -Stop waiting for people at work to do the right thing because you asked. Instead, always, always communicate an optional unpleasant consequence with a request. Consider this approach: “There

are two choices on this report: If I get it by 8 a.m., you get to present your ideas to the board. If I get it later, your ideas won’t be part of the proposal.” -Accept narcissism as a workplace reality. People do what they do because they believe it is in their best interests. Many find this both unacceptable and annoying. Nevertheless, objecting to reality will never change it, and it may inconvenience you. Instead, appeal to the underlying interests of others to get what you want. -Look for opportunities to leave people in a better position than the one in which you found them. Everyone responds to others who have an authentic desire to benefit them. If you try to manipulate people with no genuine interest in their well-being, you will get nothing. If you try to manipulate people with the

Helping the correct way Dear Dave, I’m trying to help my son and daughterin-law by encoura g ing them to get out of debt and live on a budget. It hasn’t been a problem to give them money when they’ve asked in the past, but I’m afraid they’re still in a mess. How can I make sure I’m doing the right thing? Margaret Dear Margaret, The first thing you need to do is sit down and have a serious, loving talk with them. If they’ve asked for money before, and it has become something of a trend, you have a right to know more about their circumstances. In addition, they need to understand that opening up and being honest about their situation and behavior is a requirement for them to receive more of your help. I know you guys love each other, but be prepared for them to get defensive. Lots of times people are embarrassed to talk about their mistakes, no matter

how nicely you approach things. They may decide not to answer any questions and that it’s none of your business. That’s fine, too. Just make sure they understand Mom won’t open her checkbook unless they open up about their finances. This isn’t about you being nosy or controlling. It’s about making sure you’re not giving a drunk a drink and further enabling any misbehavior. Then, if they’re willing to talk, and as a result, you feel they truly need help, make sure any money you give them is a gift, not a loan. I know it hurts to see them go through rough times, Margaret. But if they’re acting irresponsibly with money, they need to suffer the consequences of their actions. That, along with your love and advice, can help them turn the corner and win with money! —Dave

or by phone, and I don’t feel safe doing that.What should I do? Allison

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* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership.The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Dear Dave, I have one bill left from an emergency room visit earlier this year, and I’m trying to settle with a collections agency.They’re willing to accept half of the $930 owed, but they want me to pay online

Dear Allison, If they’re willing to lower the bill by half, then you need to get that in writing. If you don’t have it in writing, you don’t have a deal. And whatever you do, don’t give them any form of electronic access to your money. I’ve seen too many collectors lie to people about “agreements,” then go in and raid their accounts. Just tell them to send you, by email or regular letter, a statement saying that $465 will be accepted as payment in full for the debt. Also, tell them you’ll turn around the day you receive this letter and send them a cashier’s check for that amount. Until then, they can go jump in the lake! —Dave

same techniques but actually want to help them, the world is your oyster! -Irrationality rules the workplace. We may pretend we are doing things for rational reasons, but the truth is that the heart, not the head, is where the power resides in your workplace. -Get to know the last great frontier: your own heart. The only way to unlock the mystery of other people is to get to know yourself profoundly and thoroughly. If you understand your own heart, the motivations of others will be easy for you to understand. -If you’re having a really bad day, do everything you’ve been

avoiding. Since it is hard to fall off the floor, start to use your bad days to become bold. How much worse can it get, eh? (Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www.interpersonaledge. com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W12-2396 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Belinda Tupas; Victoria Ridge Homeowner`s Association; Defendants. 12 CH 2913 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on January 24, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 1884 Brighton Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 PIN: 09-19-118-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-2396. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single family home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) James A. Meece (6256386) James D. Major (6295217) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Emily S. Kresse (6294405) Shara Netterstrom (6294499) Ryan P. McNeil (6308006) Amelia R. Niemi (6308051) Brian M. Larson (6307947) Edward A. DeVries (6303176) Gina O. Harrison (6304785) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W12-2396 I492635 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 00545 Bank of America National Association as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee Under the Trust Agreement for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2004-BNC1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Leonardo Escareno a/k/a Leonardo C. Escareno; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 4/11/2011, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/31/13 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 08-36-112-043 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2548 Waterbury Drive Unit 2101 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 14-09-39836.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 00323 LNV Corporation, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Gloria Verbeke; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 5/21/2010, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/31/13 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 09-17-105-030 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 937 Kenyon Street 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 14-09-38996.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2011 CH 001551 Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Gordana Kotur; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 6/11/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/29/13 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 09-20-101-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1131 Adelia Street 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 14-11-09773. I492305 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 05421 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Donald P. Owens; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 10/19/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/29/13 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 09-05-209-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4026 Fairview Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 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 14-10-29126. I492255 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS BENJAMIN BARTZ A/K/ABENJAMIN R. BARTZ; CHRISTINA H BARTZ A/K/A CHRISTINA BARTZ ; PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 005245 6466 HATHAWAY LANE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 16, 2012, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 29, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-19-112-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6466 HATHAWAY LANE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: RED BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $288,005.58. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1025248 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I491160 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

17 Village with very little gardening equipment? 19 The NCAA’s Runnin’ Rebels 20 Lab, for one 21 Reject 22 Sends 24 Jacket label letters 26 Get off the shoulder, say 27 Entrance purchases for a conditioning program? 35 Actor Milo 36 Pool game call 37 Tiny beef 38 Fly on a line 39 Gives credit where credit is due 40 On the safer side 41 Rational

won its 2011 Life Achievement Award: Abbr. 48 Morning talker 49 Fly over the equator? 52 Pleased cry 53 Droid, e.g. 56 Slip through the cracks? 57 Like calls between drudges? 61 Run well 62 Unsound 63 Like Napoleon 64 Relaxing locales 65 The Hartford logo 66 Failures (and in another way, a hint to 17-, 27-, 44- and 57-Across)

be named pope 8 “Isn’t that cute?” 9 It involves mapping 10 Gripe 11 Reunion attendee 12 Stir up 13 Off-rd. rides 18 Worker with light metal 23 Bonkers 24 Slush Puppie maker 25 Radical ‘70s group 27 __ acid: vitamin B9 28 Amigo on the road 29 Crowd starter? 30 “Socrate” composer 31 Nice compliment 32 Zhou __ 33 Happy Meals toy, e.g.

43 Future George W. Bush Presidential Library site 45 “Hondo” et al. 46 Dutch brewery 49 A-one 50 Food in a memorable “Seinfeld” episode 51 Pound of verse 52 White partner 53 “__ Eterno”: 2004 sports documentary 54 Active sort 55 Addenda 58 Lascivious leader? 59 Big name in kitchenware 60 Tecs

easygoing nature draw others closer. You are in your element when surrounded by family and can horse around without criticism.

Play nice. The latest amusements, games and pleasures may be fascinating, but it isn’t necessary to be overly competitive in the week ahead. Indulging in a secret fantasy could prove disappointing.

ambitious you are, the only way you can build a monopoly in the week ahead is with play money. Gamble with matches, not money.

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The same old routines won’t cut the mustard. Having unique experiences is forecast this week, so turn off the TV and try out some of the new toys under the tree. Make plans to visit friends.

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THE BUGLE JANUARY 2, 2013

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 00323 LNV Corporation, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Gloria Verbeke; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 5/21/2010, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/31/13 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: LOTS 1, 2, AND THE NORTH 45 FEET OF LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE EAST 120 FEET OF SAID LOTS 1, 2, AND 3) IN BLOCK 8 IN LINDEN HEIGHTS FIRST ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 8 AND 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 30, 1881, AS DOC NO 29217, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-17-105-030 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 937 Kenyon Street 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 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 14-09-38996. I493213 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 00545 Bank of America National Association as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee Under the Trust Agreement for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2004-BNC1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Leonardo Escareno a/k/a Leonardo C. Escareno; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 4/11/2011, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/31/13 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: UNIT 2101 IN SOUTH WATERBURY CONDOMINIUM, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED JUNE 17, 1981 AS DOCUMENT R81-31986, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. PIN 08-36-112-043 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2548 Waterbury Drive Unit 2101 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 14-09-39836.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 05421 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Donald P. Owens; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 10/19/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/29/13 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 4 IN BLOCK 17 IN ARTHUR T. MC INTOSH AND COMPANY’S FAIRVIEW AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 1923 AS DOCUMENT 169326, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-05-209-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4026 Fairview Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 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 14-10-29126.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2011 CH 001551 Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Gordana Kotur; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 6/11/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/29/13 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 8 IN BLOCK 3 IN DOWNERS GROVE ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 9, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 217375, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-20-101-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1131 Adelia Street 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 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 14-11-09773.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS BENJAMIN BARTZ A/K/A BENJAMIN R. BARTZ; CHRISTINA H BARTZ A/K/A CHRISTINA BARTZ ; PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 005245 6466 HATHAWAY LANE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 16, 2012, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 29, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PARCEL 1: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 16 IN PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANORHOMES, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER 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 R76-54879, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED AUGUST 13, 1976 AS DOCUMENT R76-55803. TAX NO. 09-19-112-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6466 HATHAWAY LANE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: RED BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $288,005.58. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1025248 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W12-2396 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Belinda Tupas; Victoria Ridge Homeowner`s Association; Defendants. 12 CH 2913 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on January 24, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: LOT 28 IN VICTORIA RIDGE, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 18 IN PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE SAID PLAT OF SAID VICTORIA RIDGE RECORDED MAY 17, 1988 AS DOCUMENT R88-050159, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 1884 Brighton Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 PIN: 09-19-118-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W122396. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single family home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) James A. Meece (6256386) James D. Major (6295217) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Emily S. Kresse (6294405) Shara Netterstrom (6294499) Ryan P. McNeil (6308006) Amelia R. Niemi (6308051) Brian M. Larson (6307947) Edward A. DeVries (6303176) Gina O. Harrison (6304785) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W12-2396

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Languedoc: France’s Hidden Corner Sunny, out-of-the-way Languedoc is an intoxicating part of the world. Stretching from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees in southwest France, it shares a balmy climate, winter wind, grapevines, and the sea with Provence, its better-known neighbor. But to me, Languedoc somehow feels more real. I first came here as a teenager, when I visited Languedoc’s spectacular fortified town, Carcassonne. Sitting on the ramparts, I wrote in my journal: “Before me lies Carcassonne, the perfect medieval city. Like a fish that everyone thought was extinct, somehow Europe’s greatest Romanesque fortress city has survived the centuries. I was supposed to be gone yesterday, but here I sit imprisoned by choice - curled in a cranny on top of the wall.” Anyone can feel like a kid on a rampart in this ultimate walled city, but it’s easier to savor its fairytale towers, turrets, and cobblestones if you don’t have to swim against the midday mobs. Salespeople stand guard at the doors of their souvenir shops, creating a cheesy gauntlet of tacky temptations. But in the early morning, the evening, or off-season, a quieter Carcassonne is an evocative playground for any medievalist. The massive walls enfolding the old town are nearly two miles around, with 52 towers, each topped with a “witch hat” turret. For good measure, an outer rampart was added about 1300. While the double walls seem mighty enough, moats strengthened the city’s defenses. Moats weren’t actually filled with water and alligators - they were just a dangerous no-man’s-land designed to expose attackers. The only way to beat a place like Carcassonne was a starve-’emout siege. (Charlemagne tried it, but gave up.) During Carcassonne’s golden age - the 1100s - troubadours sang ballads of ideal love, chivalry was in vogue, and a pragmatic spirit of tolerance ruled.The area became a center of the Cathars - a heretical Christian group. They opposed the over-thetop materialism of the Church, which put them on a collision course with the pope. But as France consolidated its central power, it clamped down on feisty groups like the Cathars,

even in this remote corner of the country. The king and the pope joined forces to launch the brutal 13th-centur y Albigensian Crusades. The Cathars retreated to isolated strongholds in the hills, but in the end were ruthlessly wiped out. Today the ruggedly beautiful land around Carcassonne is dotted with their haunting castle ruins - the closest are those at Lastours and Minerve (accessible only by car and with a good map). Scrambling around remote ruins and meditating on medievalism always whets my appetite. In Languedoc, I go for stick-to-your-ribs cassoulet. This regional specialty is an old Roman concoction of goose, duck, pork, sausage, and white beans. Be warned: “Going local” here can get you tripe (cow intestines) or foie de veau (calf liver). Whatever you order, wash it down with one of the region’s well-made wines. In these parts, the Cathars were also called Albigensians named after the nearby town of Albi. This enjoyable river town of sienna-toned bricks and halftimbered buildings has two world-class sights: a towering cathedral and the ToulouseLautrec Museum. Albi’s big and bold St. Cecile cathedral is hard to miss - it’s the biggest cathedral of brick in the world. It looks less like a church and more like a fortress. In fact, it was a central feature of the town’s defensive walls. Built during the height of the Cathar heresy, this place oozes power get on board, or get run over. Next to the church, the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum contains the world’s largest collection of artworks by the famous hometown boy. Born in Albi in 1864, Henri de ToulouseLautrec was crippled from youth (probably due to a genetic disorder). His father, once an engaged parent, lost interest in his deformed son. Henry moved to the fringes of society, where he gained an affinity for other people who didn’t quite fit in. Henri later moved to Paris and made his mark painting the city’s underclass. His candid portraits -

Photo Courtesy of Robyn Stencil

Carcassonne’s double walls, turrets, and towers are best explored early or late, when the tide of tourists has turned.

of winos, prostitutes, and cabaret dancers - are uniquely colorful and graphic. His advertising posters for Paris’ theaters and dance halls were his bread and butter and today are some of his most recognizable works. Toulouse-Lautrec died at 37, unmourned and unappreciated by the art establishment. Luckily the mayor of Albi had the good sense to accept his artwork when his heirs offered it to the city. Languedoc’s hard-fought past and independent spirit

are evident everywhere - in its landmark fortified city, ruined castles, hearty cuisine, and go-italone art. Venture to southwest France to discover this distinctly local culture. (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.)

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