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Water rates to increase in 2014 Residents will see rate increase beginning March 2014
Downers Grove residents will see their water rates increase beginning March 2014 and stormwater utility fee increase in January. The bi-monthly rate for a typical residential user with a 5/8Breaking inch meter will down the increase from numBers $83.85 to $90. The typical downers Grove commercial water rates user with a 1.5-inch meter will see their bi-monthly bill BI-MONTHLY RATE FOR A increase from TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL USER $541.52 to WITH A 5/8-INCH METER WILL INCREASE FROM $580.77. The $83.85 TO $90. bi-monthly rate for the typical industrial user with a 2-inch BI-MONTHLY RATE FOR A TYPICAL COMMERCIAL meter will USER WITH A 1.5-INCH increase from METER WILL INCREASE FROM $541.52 TO $580.77. $1,062.02 to $1,138.42. Beginning with bills BI-MONTHLY RATE FOR THE TYPICAL INDUSTRIAL USER d i s t r i b u t e d WITH A 2-INCH METER WILL after March INCREASE FROM $1,062.02 TO $1,138.42. 1, the new bimonthly rates for water usage will increase from $4.89 to $5.23 for 1 unit. The fixed charge by
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when we had the [2011] Blizzard, You Get it off the road, You address it and it’s all done. when You have a persistent storm like this one, You have to keep returninG to the same main roads.” - StEVE maY, DirECtOr Of PuBLiC WOrKS fOr tHE ViLLagE Of WEStmONt
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BY JONATHAN SAMPLES STAFF REPORTER for many in the chicago area, the recent series of winter storms brought back memories of the february 2011 blizzard that dropped more than 20 inches of snow. the national weather service estimated that nearly 19 inches of snow fell in downers Grove between new Year’s eve and sunday evening. some northern suburbs saw nearly two feet of snowfall. SEE ‘SNOW’ | PAGE 2
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Vehicle struck by freight train Driver of vehicle exited car prior to it being struck by slow-moving freight train By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train struck a vehicle near Main Street in downtown Downers Grove Friday afternoon, according to Metra officials. Meg Reile, a Metra spokesperson, said at the time of the accident it was unclear how many people were in the vehicle or the extent of their injuries. Downers Grove Police later
confirmed that the driver of the vehicle exited his car prior to it being struck by a slow-moving freight train. There were no injuries. All freight and commuter traffic on the BNSF line was stopped for a short time after the accident. “We’re about to hit the start of the rush hour,” Reile said immediately following the accident.“It’s never good to have something like this happen, but timing-wise this is not good.”
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A vehicle struck by a slow-moving BNSF freight train Friday afternoon sustained only light damage. There were no injuries.
SNOW Continued from page 1 “We’ve been in continuous 24-hour snow operations since early Tuesday morning,” said Doug Kozlowski, director of communication for the village of Downers Grove. Kozlowski said that during the height of the first storm the village had its entire fleet of plows and salt spreaders in operation, which equates to about 14 vehicles. The initial storm came in two waves. The first band of winter weather started on New Year’s Eve and dropped 3 to 5 inches of snow in a 24-hour period. Beginning Jan. 2, lake-effect snow dropped an additional 10 inches of snow. Over the weekend, an additional 5.6 inches on snow fell in Downers Grove. Steve May, director of public works for the village of Westmont, said the prolonged duration of the storm presented unique challenges. “When we had the [2011] blizzard, you get it off the road, you address it and it’s all done,” May said.“When you have a persistent storm like this one, you have to keep returning to the same main roads.” May added that this aspect of the storm meant secondary and residential streets could not be completely cleared until after
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Westmont residents sled at Ty Warner Park amid last week’s snow storms.
Breaking down the numbers midwest snow storms
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The initial storm came in two waves. The first band of winter weather started on New Year’s Eve and dropped 3 to 5 inches of snow in a 24-hour period. Beginning Jan. 2, lake-effect snow dropped an additional 10 inches of snow. Over the weekend, an additional 5.6 inches on snow fell in Downers Grove.
the storm ended. Throughout the duration of the storm and following its completion, Westmont had six 5-ton trucks and a series of support vehicles working around the clock in 12-hour shifts. After the snow subsided, dangerously low temperatures
and high winds moved into the area. A winter weather advisory was issued for Friday afternoon through Saturday, as blizzard like conditions brought winds approaching 25 miles per hour and reduced visibility nearly to zero at times. Temperatures continued to plummet to a low of -18 degrees Monday. Several schools, including all District 58 and District 99 schools, canceled classes on Monday, Jan. 6. and Tuesday, Jan. 7. Westmont Community Unit School District 201 schools and Woodridge District 68 schools also were closed Monday and Tuesday due to the extremely cold temperatures. Additionally, Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge opened several warming centers throughout the area for residents who were unable to find relief from the temperatures.
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Special Events corporation to celebrate 10th anniversary Westmont Special Events was the vision of former Mayor Bill Rahn, says WSEC cofounder and president Larry McIntyre The Westmont Special Events festivals resorted to charging Corporation will be celebrating admission fees and canceling its 10th anniversary in 2014. their events altogether. The board members and “Taste of Westmont is one of volunteers have already been the largest community events in busy planning for the summer the suburbs that does not charge events of 2014 a d m i s s i o n ,” Each year, and will add a McIntyre said. hundreds of spring open We s t m o n t volunteers house and Special Events step forward a n n i ve r s a r y Corporation is a to make these events celebration volunteer-driven to their possible. It’s really organization quite impressive to see schedule. that coordinates “Westmont the number of people community Special Events who come out to help.” events in was the vision the village of - WSEC office manager of former Kristine Turano Westmont. The Mayor Bill WSEC hosts the Rahn,” WSEC award-winning co-founder and President Larry Taste of Westmont, the new and McIntyre said. “He wanted to improved Westmont Street Fair, make sure that some of the which includes the Westmont community’s most cherished Market and Cruisin’ Nights, and special events continue by being also is a co-host of Westmont financially self-sufficient.” Holly Days. In the late 2000’s when “Each year, hundreds of the economic downturn volunteers step forward to make impacted the entire country, these events possible,” WSEC Westmont Special Events was office manager Kristine Turano moving towards economic self- said. “It’s really quite impressive sufficiency while other area to see the number of people
WATER Continued from page 1 water meter size will increase from $10.50 to $11.55 for a 5/8inch meter, $15.75 to $17.33 for a 1-inch meter, $52.52 to $57.77 for a 1.5-inch meter, and $84.02 to $92.42 for a 2-inch meter. A release from the village of Downers Grove said that several factors are affecting the 2014 water rates. The DuPageWater Commission purchases Lake Michigan water from the city of Chicago and in turn, distributes and sells it to member communities, including Downers Grove. The price increase that Downers Grove customers will pay also include increases in the rates charged by the DuPage Water Commission, which announced a series of rate increases that became effective Jan. 1, 2012. The price increase from the DWC reflects a pass-through of the city of Chicago water rate
increases, as well as increases for DWC existing debt service payments and planned capital improvements. Part of the increase will also reflect the continued implementation of recommendations from more information about the downers grove stormwater fee The stormwater fee covers the cost of future capital projects, debt service related to those projects, as well as operational and maintenance costs. These stormwater management costs are now fully shifted away from the property tax levy.
Downers Grove’s 2010 Water Rate Study. Despite the unforeseen and substantial increases in water rates by the city of Chicago, Downers Grove officials said it is important
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Squad Car Night was one of the most popular themed events during the 2013 Westmont Street Fair, which is hosted by the Westmont Special Events Corporation.
who come out to help.” WSEC Vice President Robin Gardner added, “Westmont has a lot of wonderful community events. We’re always looking for more volunteers to come forward and be part of these events.”
to continue implementation of the 2010 Water Rate Study recommendations to ensure the on-going viability of Downers Grove’s water system. The stormwater utility rate will also increase in 2014 from $8.40 to $8.94 per equivalent runoff unit. The new rate means a typical single-family residence will pay $107.28 annually in 2014 up from $100.80 in 2013. The average commercial user will pay $2,145.60 and the average industrial user will pay $2,038.32 in 2014. Stormwater rates will increase to align with the recommendations of the 2012 Stormwater Study,which created the plan for the implementation of the stormwater utility in 2013. The stormwater fee covers the cost of future capital projects, debt service related to those projects, as well as operational and maintenance costs. These stormwater management costs are now fully shifted away from the property tax levy.
More details on an upcoming Westmont Special Events Spring Open House and10th anniversary celebration will be available soon. For more details on the WSEC and volunteering for community events, contact the WSEC at wsec@westmontevents.com or
call 630-829-9378.
WEB LINKS Contact the WSEC at wsec@ westmontevents.com or call 630-829-9378.
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Students, staff to participate in theater festival 39th annual High School Theatre Festival WEB is the largest non-competitive theater LINKS festival in North America For more information, visit www. Students and staff from District 99 in Downers Grove will participate in the 39th annual High School Theatre Festival at Illinois State University in Normal. The Festival will run Jan. 9 to Jan. 11. It is the largest noncompetitive theatre festival in North America, and will include over 4,000 participants representing 140 high schools,50 colleges and over 50 professional exhibitors. For the first time,a student from
District 99 has been selected as a top student actor in the state and will be a cast member in the All-State play. North High senior Alexa Castelvecchi will perform in a production of The Grapes of Wrath. Performances will run throughout the festival. In addition to the students who will participate, North High teacher Demetrios Pappageorge was selected by the Illinois Theatre Association to serve as executive director of the entire
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Festival, which he has themed “Explore the Extraordinary.” As part of his role, he has led and coordinated with over 30 theater educators statewide to plan the event.In addition to Pappageorge, North High’s Farrah Velazquez is serving as associate director for college auditions and South High’s Nathaniel Haywood is serving as associate director for ceremonies. “We are so excited about this year’s festival,” Pappageorge said. “Not only do we have extraordinary workshops, the All-State show and amazing high school productions from every region in the state, but we also have a knock-out collection of professional companies to perform and work with our students.” The festival provides students and educators access to over
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North High senior Alexa Castelvecchi was selected as one of the top actors in the state.
150 workshops, including sessions about professional lighting and sound design, costumes, set design, acting, dance, singing, directing, and other theatre topics. There also will be performances from three professional theatre companies, as well as a fantasy make-up workshop with Anthony Kosar,
last season’s champion of the Face-Off Competition on the SciFi Channel. Seniors also have the chance to audition or interview for college theatre programs and to meet and discuss scholarship opportunities during the festival.
Calendar ONGOING Recycle Holiday Lights. Now through February 21, 2014. The village of Woodridge has partnered with Elgin Recycling to offer this free service to residents. Recycle your holiday lights including mini-lights, C7 or C9 lights, rope or LED lights, extension, phone, or computer cords; all are eligible for recycling. Please - no CFLs. Recycling receptacles can be found in the Village Hall lobby, 5 Plaza Drive, or the Public Works/ Police Department lobby located at 1 Plaza Drive. Downers Grove Coat Drive. Beginning Nov. 25 through January 13, the village will be collecting gently used coats and winter accessories for all ages. Drop boxes are located in the lobbies of Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave., the Police Station, 825 Burlington Ave., and Public Works, 5101 Walnut Ave. All items collected will be donated to Sharing Connections to benefit those in need in the community. Coffee Break Bible Study. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Downers Grove Community Church 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. A new Bible study series will begin October 23 on “Discover Prayer”. Child care is available.“Coffee Break” is a nondenominational Bible study held each Wednesday morning for women of all ages. The general schedule is gathering, prayer requests, a discussion of the topic through a question and answer format. Three leaders are available to keep the discussion groups small. New study booklets are available for the seven-week study. Drop in on any Wednesday. Technology Tuesdays. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library. Drop in for help with your basic technology questions. A team of librarians will be on hand to talk about everything from email to Facebook to smart devices and apps. We’ll have tablets and computers on hand for you to use, but you are welcome to bring your own device. 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 forAfghanistan and Iraq, state of the oceans, Indonesia,and energy geopolitics. Registration is not required. Call Nancy Peraino at 630-968-8706 for more information. Families Anonymous meeting. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove. Families Anonymous is a 12Step fellowship for families and friends of persons with destructive behavior, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. Meetings are held weekly. Contact DownersFA@gmail.com if you have questions or call 630609-9971. Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings daily at the West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Open speaker meetings at 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, other meetings listed by day and hour on www.wsacaa. org. Memberships available: inquire at the Club. Baby andToddler 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 8 State of the County Address. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Seven Bridges Golf Club, Woodridge. The State of the County address will be held on January 8, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seven Bridges Golf Club, located at One Mulligan Drive in Woodridge. This will be an excellent opportunity to network with other neighboring businesses and to hear about the state of the county from Dan Cronin, Chairman, DuPage County. The address will be hosted by five Chambers of Commerce - from Woodridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle and Westmont.The cost is $25 for chamber members, $35 for nonmembers, and $50 for tabletops (lunch not included). The event is sponsored by Chose DuPage.
JANUARY 9 Taxes are Everyone’s Business. 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Park District Recreation Center at 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Judi Strauss reviews key elements of the tax code effective for 2013, as well as the increasingly complex rules for sales of stock and mutual funds, Form 8949, and the revised Schedule D. Bring your questions!
JANUARY 11 Chili Open Golf Outing. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Twin Lakes Golf Club 400 W. 59th St., Westmont. Ages: 16+ This event is especially for die hard golfers. Dress warm and prepare to challenge yourself to a unique round of golf. Specific rules have been developed for this golf open in the snow. Sign up as an individual, or register in a foursome. Tee times may be requested but are not guaranteed. Fee includes greens fees, prizes, snow golf balls, hot dogs, chili, and beverage. Call (630) 8527167 for reservations. Entry fee: $35/Golfer. All day!
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JANUARY 12 Grown-Up and Me Tea. 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave. 3 to 6 years old. Dress up and bring a favorite grown-up to the library for an afternoon of tea. There will be stories and songs. There will even be the opportunity to take an elegant photo and make a frame to show it off. For more information, visit westmontlibrary.org.
JANUARY 14 Village of Woodridge Blood Drive. 2 to 6 p.m. in the foyer of Village Hall, 5 Plaza Drive. The village of Woodridge will be hosting a blood drive to provide vital support to those that need it. Donations will be taken in the foyer of Village Hall. Donors will receive an awesome t-shirt plus a 10 percent discount coupon for Cheeseburger in Paradise! To make your appointment, contact Tina Nakutis at tnakutis@vil. woodridge.il.us or 630-7194717. If you are able to, please donate blood and share the gift of life! Donations help support Veteran’s hospitals that serve those in our community. Photo I.D. is required to donate.
JANUARY 15 Grove Pre-School Open House. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Indian Trail School, 6235 Stonewall Ave., Downers Grove. For more information on Grove Children’s Preschool, including registration information and tuition costs, call 630-968-0454 or visit www. dg58.org/preschool. For more information about the open house, contact parent program coordinator Sandy Biddenstadt at sbiddenstadt@dg58.org or 630-719-5845.
JANUARY 16 Dining á la Downton. 7 p.m. at the Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rod, Downers Grove. A trained head cook and an English butler are portrayed, transporting you to an
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early twentieth-century estate. Discover the ups and downs of their careers as you taste an authentic Edwardian dessert. Register at www.dglibrary.org/ calendar.html. iPhone/iPad the basics. 7 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Sit back and enjoy this fun and interactive program/demonstration of the Apple iPhone and iPad with tech specialist Jack Waddick. Learn about the best apps spanning business, education, travel, news, and much more. This program includes live demos and plenty of time for your questions.
JANUARY 18 Casual Club-Style Music Show in Downers Grove. Musical groups from the West Suburban Symphony present “fusion” a club-style show, at 7:30 p.m.,Saturday,in the performance hall of the historic Masonic Temple, 923 Curtis St., Downers Grove. $15 for all ages; access by stairs only. For more information, see www.westsubsymphony.org or call 630-887-7464. West Suburban Symphony. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Masonic Temple,923 Curtiss St, Downers Grove. Musical groups from the West Suburban Symphony present “fusion,” a club-style show. $15 for all ages; access by stairs only. For more information, visit www.westsubsymphony. org or call 630-887-7464.
JANUARY 19 The Limitations—Guitar, Bass, Vocal Harmonics. 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. This trio plays classic rockabilly, including Johnny Cash, Elvis, Carl Perkins, and more. This is American music before the British invasion. Classic fun music for everyone! For more information, visit westmontlibrary.org. See CALENDAR, page 8
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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
Downers Grove
Craig A. Johnson, 39, 405 Austin, Downers Grove, was arrested at 7:28 a.m. Dec. 20 at the residence for violation of an order of protection. Sterling J. Washington, 31, 518 129th Infantry, Joliet, was arrested at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 20 on Lee and Ogden for burglary. Vance C. Zakrzewski, 31, 6520 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 3 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Downers Grove Police Department for FTA—Warrant. Gregory A. Vale, 38, 8107 Route 53, Woodridge, was arrested at 2:23 a.m. Dec. 22 on 63rd Street and Interstate 355 for driving while license suspended. Boundoeun Eun Sok, 31, 9911 Whitehurst Drive, Dallas,Tex., was arrested at 3:56 a.m. Dec. 22 in the 1100 block of Butterfield Road for DUI/alcohol and blood alcohol content over .08. Brian X. Wells, 25, 308 Pinecrest Road, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 3:38 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Berwyn Police Department for retail theft.
Police Blotter Dionne B. Gruenenberg, 42, 7405 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 12:05 p.m. Dec. 31 in the 6600 block of Woodward Avenue for driving while license suspended. David C. Brox, 37, 12490 Ridge Road, Genoa, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. Dec. 31 in the 3100 block of Finley Road for domestic battery. Tareq Z. Nather, 25, 936 Warren Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 31 on Main Street and Lincoln for driving while license suspended and no insurance. Sonja T.Vauters, 32, 6414 N. Ridge, Chicago, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. Jan. 1 on 59th and Main Street for driving while license suspended. Jeffrey Wayne Wagner,40,6536 Kensington Place, Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:50 a.m. Jan. 1 on Springside and Bolson for DUI. Wesley R. Loud, 24, 5237 Hilltop Road, Long Grove, was arrested at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 1 at the Cook County Jail for a warrant. Matthew James Danek, 19, 6114 Leonard, Downers Grove, was arrested at 2:56 a.m. Jan. 2 on Ogden Avenue and Belmont Road for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of cannabis and no valid driver’s license.
arrested Richard W. Mueller Jr., male, age 53, of 835 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, and charged him with driving under the influence. Mueller was cited for improper lane usage. Mueller was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 3:48 a.m. Dec. 25, officers conducted a traffic stop on the 300 block of South Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Jesus Martinez, male, age 23, of 504 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, and charged him with driving under the influence. Martinez was cited for driving while license suspended, uninsured vehicle, and illegal squealing of tires. Martinez was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 6:09 p.m. Dec. 25, officers responded to the 200 block of South Adams Street for the report of a domestic battery. Officers arrested David A. Kilianek, male, age 56, of 200 S. Adams St., Westmont, for domestic battery and resisting a peace officer. Kilianek was transported to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 9:48 p.m. Dec. 26, officers responded to the 200 block of West 63rd Street for the report of a battery. Officers arrested Giaras Gkotse, male, age 25, of 787 Wilson Ave. #13, Glen Ellyn, for battery. Gkotse was released on his own recognizance.
At approximately 1:15 a.m.Dec.23,officers responded to the 6000 block of South Cass Avenue for a disturbance. Officers arrested Ashley L. Wojtczak, female, age 25, of 247 Deming Place, Westmont, and charged her with possession of a controlled substance, aggravated battery to a police officer, criminal trespass, criminal damage to property, battery, and resisting a peace officer. Wojtczak was transported to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.
George K. Thompson, male, age 43, of 306 S. Cass Ave. #1 was taken into custody for an incident that occurred on Dec. 22, when officers responded to the 300 block of South Cass Avenue for a complaint of domestic battery. Officers charged Thompson with interfering with the reporting of a domestic violence incident, battery to a police officer, resisting a peace officer, and violation of bail bond. The violation of bail bond was based on an arrest for domestic battery from the previous week. Thompson was transported to DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.
At approximately 11:55 p.m. Dec. 23, officers conducted a traffic stop on the 400 block of North Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Carol J. Vandenberg, female, age 50, of 1721 Westview Ave., Lombard, and charged her with driving under the influence. Vandenberg was cited for an improper turn. Vandenberg was released on her own recognizance.
At approximately 1:21 a.m. Dec. 28, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Ogden Avenue. Officers arrested Librado Villanueva, male, age 29, of 4827 South Throop, Chicago, for driving under the influence. Villanueva was cited for expired registration and suspended registration. Villanueva was released on his own recognizance.
Elmer W. Robinson, 71, 234 Washington Ave., LaGrange, was arrested at 3:24 a.m. at the Downers Grove Police Station for a warrant.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Sometime between 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 9 a.m. Dec. 23, an unknown offender(s) stole car parts from the 400 block of Plaza Drive.The estimated loss is $4,650.
Sometime between 12:30 and 8:15 a.m. Dec. 28, an unknown offender(s) damaged a mailbox in the 400 block of North Grant Street.The estimated loss is $500.
Desiree L. Lanagan, 18, 6720 Aspen Lane, Westmont, was arrested at 6:27 p.m. Dec. 26 on 75th and Fairview for DUI/alcohol.
At approximately 6:54 p.m. Dec. 24, officers conducted a traffic stop on the 600 block of North Cass Avenue. Officers
Lavelle A. Howard, 23, 621 W. Marion St., Joliet, was arrested at 12:59 a.m. Dec. 23 at Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, for battery. John J.Beniacs,35,3130 Saratoga,Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:49 a.m. Dec. 23 in the 3500 block of Saratoga for driving on a suspended driver’s license. Chris Z. Kuczmanski, 49, 3915 Saratoga, Downers Grove, was arrested at 2:49 a.m. Dec. 25 at the residence for domestic battery. Kevin M. White, 22, 1425 Willard Place, Downers Grove, was arrested at 2:54 a.m. Dec. 25 at the residence for DUI/alcohol. Edmund J. Burandt, 32, 3705 Clarence, Berwyn, was arrested at 11:41 a.m. Dec. 26 in the 1700 block of 75th Street for aggravated assault.
Westmont
Sometime between 10 p.m. Dec. 27 and 9 a.m. Dec. 28, an unknown offender(s) damaged a car in the 300 block of South Cass Avenue.The estimated loss is $80.
Sometime between 10 p.m. Dec. 27 and 3 p.m. Dec. 28, an unknown offender(s) damaged a mailbox in the 500 block of North Wilmette Avenue. The estimated loss is $150. Sometime between 5 p.m. Dec. 28 and 12:30 a.m. Dec. 29, an unknown offender(s) damaged a window in the 0-100 block of James Drive.The estimated loss is $400. At approximately 8:19 a.m.Dec.29,officers responded to the 6700 block of Park Lane for the report of disorderly conduct. Officers arrested Bryan S. Dymacek, male, age 25, of 840 Wheatland Lane, Aurora, for disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer. Dymacek was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 7:10 p.m. Dec. 29, officers responded to the 6000 block of South Cass Avenue for the report of a criminal trespass. Officers arrested Gintautas Grigas, male, age 37, of 10S473 Echo Lane, Willowbrook, for criminal trespass to land. Grigas was released on his own recognizance.
Woodridge A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 9 p.m. Dec. 20 and 8 a.m. Dec. 21 in the 2400 block of Emerald Court. Unknown person(s) smashed the rear tailgate window of a parked vehicle. A retail theft occurred at approximately 11:24 a.m. Dec. 21 from CVS Pharmacy, 8645 Woodward Ave. Two males were observed removing approximately 16 bottles of liquor from the store. A theft occurred at approximately 11:32 a.m. Dec. 21 in the 2500 block of Waterbury Drive. Unknown person left the scene of a Craig’s list sale without paying for the cell phone being offered for sale. At approximately 9:01 p.m. Dec. 22, a female juvenile, age 17, was charged with retail theft after removing items of jewelry and a scarf from Kohl’s, 1001 W. 75th St. At approximately 4:36 p.m. Dec. 22, a female juvenile, age 17, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, following the investigation of a suspicious vehicle in the 3000 block of Hobson Road. A residential burglary occurred sometime between 2:30 and 8:53 p.m. Dec. 23 in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue. Unknown person cut through a window screen,entered an apartment and removed cash, debit cards and an Apple Macbook.
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Make 2014 your year to get organized Follow these five easy steps to ensure that this year is your most organized yet Happy New Year! Tired running late, being in a frenzy looking for misplaced things, or in a panic because you forgot to Sue Becker pay a bill or Come to Order do some other important task? Make this the year you’ll get organized and in be control. Here are five simple tips that will help you in this endeavor,
1. Look ahead. Choose a day each week to look at the upcoming two weeks to see if there’s anything you should be doing now to be prepared for future appointments,
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commitments, events or projects. Although you may feel you can barely keep up with what you need to be doing now, investing time to plan ahead will go a long way towards making life easier.
2. Clean up every day. Clutter has a way of draining our energy and attracting more clutter. Eliminate this possibility by spending time at the end of the day cleaning up from the day’s activities. For example, clean off your desk – put away loose papers and supplies
Strauss will review Form 8949 and the revised schedule D, as well as numerous other aspects of taxes.
JAUARY 23 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest. 3 p.m. at the St. Scholastica Gym, 7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge. All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually,with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. All boys and girls 10 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Last year more than 120,000 boys and girls participated in over 3,000 local competitions. For more information contact Free Throw Co-Chairmen,Tim Hutton at 630841-9341 or TAGhutton@yahoo. com. Tax Update—Judi Strauss. 7 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Computing your taxes could be more complex this year as a result of changes in the tax law and the Affordable Care Act.
Understanding Your Dreams. 7 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. This program will give an overview of dreams, what they are, where they come from, how to understand the language of symbols, and some dream interpretation.
JANUARY 25 Old Time Radio Show with PVPN. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave. In cooperation with the Friends of the Westmont Library, PVPN will be performing radio versions of two Sherlock Holmes mysteries, taken from the archives of The Lux Theatre productions that were standard entertainment in the 1940s. Hear the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle read aloud as an old time radio show. PVPN will present, “Murder in the Casbah” and “A Scandal in Bohemia,” complete with sound effects and old time commercials fashioned for current businesses in downtown Westmont. Tickets for the show can be purchased in advance at the library with a suggested
so when you start the next workday, you’ll be able to focus on the most important task at that moment, rather than be overwhelmed by the work you left out from yesterday.
3. Process your mail efficiently. Whether you deal with it every day or once a week, do something purposeful with each piece of mail you handle, rather than just putting it “here for now.” If you can’t act on what’s left right away, create a place where these items can “live” until you are able to process them. Carve out time to take the necessary action – use your planner to schedule time for phone calls, errands, filling out forms, etc.
Clutter has a way of draining our energy and attracting more clutter. Eliminate this possibility by spending time at the end of the day cleaning up from the day’s activities.” Only save papers you need for tax or legal reasons, are certain you’ll refer to in the future and can’t get anywhere else, or would like to save for sentimental reasons. Create a filing system you can trust – ask yourself, “Where will I look for this item when I need it?” rather than “where should I put this?” As long as it works for you, it’s a good system.
5. Learn to say “no.”
your own can deplete your energy and make you less able to give of yourself. Take control of your life instead of letting others control it by identifying what’s important to you and living your life around those things. Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.PilesToSmiles.com or 630-7241111.
4. Set up a filing system for your papers.
While it’s admirable to be of service to others and give the gifts of your time and talent, putting others’ needs before
donation of $3 per person or $5 at the door on the night of the performance. Concessions will be available inside the library.
and getting a tissue when Robin sneezes. For more information, visit westmontlibrary.org.
and why radical changes were inevitable. Register at www. dglibrary.org/calendar.html.
Poetry at Brewed Awakening. Chicago area poets Gary Ketchum and Daniel A. Stafford will be featured at Brewed Awakening, 19 West Quincy (across from the train station), Westmont, on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 12:30 p.m. There will also be an open mic. Cover charge of $7.00 includes coffee and a snack. The readings are sponsored by the Illinois State Poetry Society and Brewed Awakening.
Taxes are Everyone’s Business. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St. Tax expert Judi Strauss reviews key elements of the tax code effective for 2013 as well as possible extensions of tax breaks. Other topics: Deductions, IRA withdrawals, Roth conversions and taxable Social Security.
Chinese Culture and Keys to Success. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St. Ms. Longry Wang is the Director of Strategy and Product Planning for Navistar.Throughout her career, she headed China Strategy and Operations for Navistar in China and global business development at BP. Born in China and a graduate of University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign and University of Chicago (MBA), she is an expert in integrating Asian and American cultures in the global environment. She has mentored professionals and American students who are interested in working or studying aboard. Learn about Longry’s perspective on Chinese culture, customs, travel advice and future trends.
JANUARY 26 Robin’s Dog Stars. 2 to 3 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave. Starlight and her owner/trainer, Robin Bengtson, teach children and adults all about dogs. In the show, Starlight will perform about 30 tricks, some of which include jumping through hoops, climbing a ladder,
JANUARY 28 Forensics 101. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave. Join Westmont PD’s Detective Borgardt for this two hour program featuring fingerprinting and the collection of crime scene evidence. For more information, visit westmontlibrary.org. Setting the Scene—Making of Downton Abbey. 7 p.m. at the Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Learn about the landscape designers, land ownership patterns, and inheritance laws that produced great estates like Downton
FEBRUARY 1 Woodridge Mayor & Board Coffee. 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 1001 W. 75th St., Suit 177. The Mayor and Village Board will host the first Mayor & Board Coffee. This will be one of four Coffees throughout 2014 that will be held at different locations throughout the Village. Nate the Great presented by Children’s Theatre of Western Springs. 2 p.m. at the Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St. Join Nate the Great and his friends as they solve their neighborhood’s mysteries. Even Nate’s faithful dog Sludge joins in the detective work. Actors are members of the Children’s Theatre of Western Springs for youth in grades 1-12.
Take 5 Crossword Puzzle
Across 1 Asia’s __ Sea 5 “One more thing,” for short 8 Reaffirming words 14 Michael of “Year One” 15 “Feels won-n-nderful!” 16 Knows about 17 Charity 18 Dairy aisle selection 20 Relaxation of a kind, briefly 22 Abbr. seen in repeat citations 23 Sonic Dash publisher 24 End of a wedding planner’s promise 27 Publishing houses and such 28 Old-time sidewalk show 29 NFL miscue 30 Old Bikini Bare competitor 31 Univ. peer leaders 32 They’re beside the point: Abbr. 33 Pop-up costs
Down 35 Raised-eyebrow words 38 Letters at sea 39 Southwestern ridge 40 “Krazy” critter 41 One taking a cut 44 In cut time, musically 46 NFL practice team member 48 Give the heaveho 49 Goya’s “Duchess of __” 50 Finish with 51 Toy based on a sports legend, e.g. 54 Overindulge, in a way 55 Used a Bic, maybe 56 Illegal freeway maneuver 57 Scratches (out) 58 Patricia McCormick was the firstAmerican professional one in Mexico 59 S.E. Hinton novel set on a ranch 60 Trade-in factor
1 Purely theoretical 2 Like things that matter 3 Some are ergonomic 4 Light-show lights 5 Market option 6 Sewing kit device 7 Michael Caine memoir 8 Give 9 Tampico “that” 10 Naps 11 Engaged 12 Window occupant of song 13 Not as steep as it used to be 19 Target of some mining 21 Athletes on horses 25 City near Manchester 26 Like whiteboards 31 Draw new borders for 34 Wasn’t straight 35 “No problemo!” 36 Need to fill, as a job 37 Least lenient 38 Promoting accord
41 Glass raiser’s cry 42 Pampas rider 43 Old-Timers’ Day celeb 44 Second word of a January song 45 Threw a fit 47 Post-presentation period 52 “The Last Time I Came __ the Moor”: Burns 53 Livy’s law
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Horoscopes Find a constructive outlet for nervous energy in the week ahead. Conversations, advice and brainstorms might offer useful information or inspiration for future security, but you need a quiet place to think ideas through.
Others will take your words to heart in the week ahead. You’ll have instant charisma and people in general will trust you at first sight. Avoid uttering words of love or making promises unless you mean them.
It’s a long way to spring, and you might not be a young man, but your fancies could turn to thoughts of love. You might even have a yen to fatten your piggy bank in the week ahead. Take it one step at a time.
Romantic moments mean a lot. In the first half of the week, your charm disarms so use every opportunity to get closer to someone. Or use your fabulously good judgment to ask for a raise based on your backlog of experience.
You’re running at full throttle and can get a lot accomplished. In the first half of the week, while you’re mentally incisive and others are tolerant and forgiving, make important phone calls, offer apologies and put ideas into motion.
Partners and loved ones require some extra tender loving care in the week ahead, but you have the special touch needed to make them smile. Profitable secrets may be revealed, but wait for the best timing to use them.
Outside pressures may interfere with your plans for relaxation at home in the week ahead. Friends and boon companions may be busy getting things accomplished when you’d rather be playing. Don’t take luck for granted.
Clear the decks. Slowly but surely you’re heading toward making a big improvement in your life, although you may not be able to see it clearly right now. In the week ahead welcome the ending of long-term concerns.
You can figure out how to make your financial resolutions for the future come true in the week ahead. Talk over money making ideas with friends. A love interest will be in the mood for snuggling by the fireplace.
You could be challenged by an urge to go to extremes this week. You may be too focused on getting ahead and forget to say “please” and “thank you.” Be grateful when problems fall by the wayside.
Get to the bottom of anything that’s been puzzling you. You’ll be able to sense ways to make your money grow during the week to come. Your good taste is at the forefront so use it to make a key purchase.
The week ahead may offer you a chance to play the romantic lead. During the first half of the week, you may be feeling very loving, affectionate and ready for fun. Don’t be surprised if unexpected gifts come your way.
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INSIDE: Benet, Downers South wrap up holiday tournaments, page 12; Garrett represents area at Army Bowl, page 13
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Ex-Benet teammates meet in Big Ten opener By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
Around a foot of lake-effect snow didn’t stop University of Wisconsin fans from making the trek to Evanston last week to support their Badgers, currently ranked among the top five teams in the country. Badgers’ red-and-white basically washed out the home purple-and-white at Welsh-Ryan Arena for the two teams’ Big Ten opener—a game the Badgers won handily, 76-49. Red-and-white also happens to be the dominant colors at Benet Academy, and family and friends of former Redwings standouts Frank Kaminsky and Dave Sobolewski—now starters for the Badgers and Wildcats, respectively—came out to support their own. Redwing pride commenced early as Kaminsky and Sobolewski traded baskets to begin the contest, with Sobolewski hitting a three-pointer to give the Wildcats an early 3-2 edge. That lead, however, was one of only two Northwestern would enjoy the rest of the game over the Badgers, who are off to their best start since 1946. Wisconsin dominated the remainder of the half and mounted a comfortable 4014 advantage at intermission. Defense has long been a hallmark of veteran coach Bo Ryan’s teams over the years, and the Badgers were locked in defensively this particular evening, holding the Wildcats to only six baskets in the first 20 minutes. Northwestern shot just 26 percent from the floor during the first half. “There’s been an increase in our offense, and our defense has been solid so far,” said Kaminsky, explaining the Badgers’ 14-0 start. “We’ve been able to shut some teams down, some good
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Frank Kaminsky (right) is a starter for the University of Wisconsin, which is off to its best start since 1946.
teams that we’ve played so far and it’s been nice.” “To hold a team to 14 points in the first half is always a good thing, and I think we did some things to stop them defensively in the first half. We had some things to clean up in the second half, but we played pretty well tonight. It was a good thing.” Another good thing for Kaminsky and Sobolewski to
see was the contingent of wellwishers from their alma mater among the crowd of 8,117. “There were a ton of Benet people there tonight sitting all over the place,” Sobolewski said. “It was good to see that.” Asked if it felt good to be back in the Chicago area, Kaminsky replied, “Definitely. I had a ton of family and friends waiting out there for me (after the game).”
The former teammates, who were named second-team allstate by the Associated Press during their senior season in which the Redwings won 29 straight games before falling in the sectional semifinals, get a chance to talk periodically, and of course, they touched base that evening. Kaminsky certainly has become the talk of Madison so
far this season in regard to the noticeable jump in his scoring average. The 7-footer averaged 4.2 points mostly in a reserve role last winter, but so far he’s averaging around 14 points per contest—similar to what he averaged his senior year at Benet. He scored nine points vs. the Wildcats with eight See BIG TEN, page 14
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‘D’ the key for Benet in new year By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
Coming out of the Proviso West Holiday tournament, where the Redwings went 2-2, Benet coach Gene Heidkamp is looking for a better overall defensive effort from his club in the new year. “We have plenty of firepower on offense,” said Heidkamp following the Redwings’ tournament finale, a 70-67 defeat at the hands of Rockford Auburn on Dec. 30. “We need to get better defensively. “I think we’ve got a lot of pieces and I think we’re going to be a pretty good team. We’re scoring more points than we’ve scored in a long time. Part of the reason this is happening is that we’re giving up more points than we’ve ever given up.” The Redwings got 30 points on 15 of 20 shooting (which included five dunks) and eight rebounds from big man Sean O’Mara in the loss to Auburn. They appeared to be pulling away from Auburn in the second quarter after going on a 12-0 run to take a 30-19 advantage, but the Knights ended the period by outscoring Benet 17-6 and forcing a 36-36 halftime tie. Benet trailed Auburn by as many as six points midway through the fourth quarter, but the Redwings cut into Auburn’s lead and then O’Mara went to work. The 6-foot-9 senior scored six straight points, enabling Benet to tie it up, 65-65, with 1:18 left. After Auburn took a 67-65 lead, an O’Mara inside hoop knotted the score again at 67. Unfortunately, the Redwings fouled Zayvious Hoover on a three-point attempt with 3.6 seconds remaining, and Hoover sank all three freethrow attempts. Benet had a good look at a three-pointer that would have sent the game into overtime, but couldn’t get the shot to fall as time expired. “We had a shot at it at the end,” Heidkamp said. “I was happy with the way we executed in the last three seconds. We had a good look at it and made a good play, but it just didn’t go down. They just unfortunately made one more play than we did.” Liam Nelligan added 15 points and seven rebounds, and Colin Bonnett had 10 points. “It was a back-and-forth game
and it could have went either way,” Heidkamp said. “I don’t think either team really stopped the other team” O’Mara again set the pace offensively for the Redwings on Dec. 28, scoring 22 points during their 76-51 win against Hillcrest. He also grabbed nine rebounds. Bonnett chipped in with 14 and Dan Sobolewski scored 13 points in 19 minutes off the bench. In its tourney opener Dec. 26, Benet notched a 69-52 victory over Foreman, but Foreman scored 23 fourth-quarter points after the Redwings held a comfortable 55-29 going into the final period. O’Mara registered a double-double (20 points, 11 rebounds) and Nelligan was one point shy of a double-double (nine points, 10 rebounds). Collin Pellettieri added 15 points. “We have a lot of room to get better defensively,” Heidkamp said. “That’s really been the key to our season is our inability to get defensive stops at crucial times.” Providence St. Mel eliminated Benet from further play in the championship bracket with its 54-50 victory on Dec. 27. O’Mara tallied 25 points and dominated the glass with 21 boards. Pellettieri chipped in with 13 points. St. Mel put Benet behind the eight ball early, sprinting out to a 20-9 lead in the first quarter. “We’ve got to do a better job on the ball (defensively),” Heidkamp said. “We’ve got to keep the ball in front of us and we have to do a better job of helping and recovering.” Benet resumed play Tuesday night, hosting Elgin Larkin. The Redwings also visit York on Friday night. Both Larkin and York are ranked teams, but facing squads of this caliber is par for the course for Benet this season. “I put this team to a strong test (this season) with the challenge of our schedule,” Heidkamp said. “We probably have as tough of a schedule as just about anybody around so we’re not as concerned about the win-loss record as much as we are about getting better.”
DOWNERS SOUTH The Mustangs’ play at Proviso West was a snapshot of how things went for them in the early
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Colin Bonnett and Benet Academy went 2-2 at the Proviso West Holiday Tournamnet.
going of the 2013-14 season. Both of their losses were by a combined five points—60-59 in the tourney opener Dec. 26 to Providence St. Mel and 50-46 to Westinghouse in the consolation quarterfinals. Two of the Mustangs’ defeats through their first seven games also were by a combined five points. Downers South’s only victory occurred in the consolation round Dec. 27 by what, for the Mustangs, was a comfortable margin: 54-46 over Foreman. “We played extremely tough, but we’ve have trouble closing games out,” new DGS coach Kris Olson said.“In almost every game this year, we had the lead in the fourth quarter, but we haven’t found ways to execute in final three to four minutes of fourth quarter.” The Mustangs and St. Mel
exchanged the lead 13 times and had three ties in the second half. DGS pulled in front 47-41 on Paul Engo’s three-pointer and an inside hoop from Kovas Rugienius, but St. Mel battled back and secured a four-point lead with three minutes to go, 56-52. DGS trimmed St. Mel’s lead to one point twice in the final minute; however, the Mustangs couldn’t retake the lead. Engo netted 21 points and eight rebounds for the Mustangs, while Danny Spinuzza chipped in with 15. “I was very pleased with way we played,” Olson said. “I wish we could close games out better, but with that being said, I’m happy and excited for rest of season and happy with way we’ve played in games so far.” Rugienius was the game’s leading scorer against Foreman
with 18 points, and Spinuzza finished with 17 points, six rebounds and four assists. “Kovas had a great tournament,” Olson said. “He’s a little bit undersized (Rigienius is 6-3 and plays center) but he does a great job using his body offensively. He has found a way to score inside and that’s been a huge help for us.” In the loss to Westinghouse, the Mustangs closed to within a point, 47-46, with 1:34 to play on consecutive layups by Engo, but Westinghouse converted three free throws down the stretch to seal the victory. Engo was the only Mustang to reach double figures with 16 points. He also had seven rebounds. DGS (4-7) hosts Willowbrook in West Suburban Gold play Friday night. mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Garrett represents area in Army All-American Bowl By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
SAN ANTONIO — Clifton Garrett became the first player in District 202 history to compete in the Army AllAmerican Bowl Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Alamodome. It was the 14th annual game featuring 90 of the top high school seniors in the nation and the Plainfield South senior was on the winning West squad, who defeated the East 28-6. “It was good, I had a lot of fun,” Garrett said. “I thought it was going to be a lot harder than it was. I just went out there, played and trusted my reads. I had a great time out there and made some plays.” Garrett, a middle linebacker, didn’t start the game and rotated series with Nyles Morgan of Crete-Monee. “I felt the nerves a little bit when I was standing on the sidelines and coach told me I was going in,” Garrett said. “It was like, I was on NBC, a national network. But once I got out there it went away and I had fun.” He is no stranger to appearing on television after competing on The Opening, which took place over the summer on ESPN and featured 7-on-7 games. However, this was a totally different experience. “We had the pads on so this was an actual football game,” Garrett stated. “Guys can do what they do. They can juke and you can crush someone. This was real football, so it was better.” As is customary with all-star games, Garrett split time with Morgan, but with the defense being so strong throughout the game (East had just 131 yards of offense), Garrett was on the field for just four series with them all lasting five plays or fewer. He finished with one solo tackle in the game. “We split the series, so we had two series each between me and Nyles,” Garrett said. “Every time we went out there it was three-and-outs, so I wasn’t out on the field a lot, but when I was out there it was a good time. I’d rather be out there for threeand-outs and let the offense go out there and make plays.” The publicity for Garrett has helped put Plainfield on the football map, along with the
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Clifton Garrett (right) and Sione Teuhema pose with the trophy after the West beat the East 28-6 at the Army All-American Bowl.
recent success of Plainfield North graduate Kapri Bibbs. “It was huge,” Garrett said. “I had all my teammates and my family and friends and everyone back home watching this game. I tried my best to represent for Plainfield South and I think I did a good job. It was extremely exciting and a huge honor for me.” While the game was just one day, it was a whole week of events for the players. “The whole week was excellent. They set up everything,” Garrett said. “We were busy from the time we woke up to the time we went to sleep. We went out and enjoyed everything and enjoyed Texas. The practices were fun.” However, there was one trip that stood out. “We went to a children’s hospital and that was something that was life-changing for me,” Garrett said. “Seeing those kids in a down moment and seeing their eyes light up when we walked in, and sign footballs for them, that was huge for me. I liked that a lot.” In a week of highlights, it was the trip to the hospital and the game itself that was most memorable for Garrett. “Besides the memorial hospital, it was this game,”
Garrett said. “This was huge for me, I had a great time out here. It is 10 times better that we won.” The bowl game was a great ending to a strong career for Garrett. He was a two-time Voyager Media All-Area selection and was a big key to a pair of playoff runs for the Cougars in the past three seasons. “I finished my season at home pretty good and coming out here was the icing on the cake,” Garrett said. “I got to come out here with the best guys in the country and we got the win.” Now it is on to Louisiana State University for Garrett, where he verbally committed to and is expected to sign with in February. “I’m going to go out there and with coach (John) Chavis at LSU, it’s going to be great,” Garrett said. “It’s exciting. I talk to him twice a week and I can’t wait to get that started. Once I sign those papers and coach (Les) Miles sends me the training book and all that stuff, I’m going to hit that hard. I’ve already started training, but once I get the LSU stuff, I’m going to hit the ground running and give it 110 percent.” Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com
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BIG TEN Continued from page 11 rebounds. But Kaminsky cemented his name into the Wisconsin record books with an all-time singlegame scoring mark of 43 points in the Badgers’ 103-85 victory against North Dakota on Nov. 19. Kaminsky shot an eyebrowraising 16 of 19 from the floor, including a perfect 6 of 6 from three-point range. His record bested the old mark of 42 shared by 15-year NBA player Michael Finley (1994), a Proviso East product, and Ken Barnes (1965). “I think I beat Michael Finley’s record, another Illinois guy, so it was nice,” Kaminsky said with a grin. “He’s having a great year for them and it’s really exciting to see,”Sobolewski said.“He’s doing great things for them and he’ll only continue to get better.” Kaminsky said his uptick on the offensive end this season
is a byproduct of an increased role with the team. “There are some things that are going to be expected of me and I think scoring is one of them and defense, obviously, is the other,” he said. “I’ve had some opportunities so far this season and tried to make the most of them.” The day after Kaminsky posted his single game school and career high, Sobolewski netted his career high as a Wildcat—a 25-point performance in the ’Cats’ 93-56 mauling of UIC. Then on Dec. 27 against DePaul, the Northwestern point guard canned a trey in the closing seconds that propelled the Wildcats to what appeared to be a comeback victory over the Blue Demons. However, former Morgan Park star Billy Garrett Jr., now a freshman at DePaul, converted a layup with 0.1 seconds to go, and the Demons ended up winning, 57-56. Outside of these offensive highlights, Sobolewski has been trying to break out of a season-long shooting
Sports slump. He’s shooting under 30 percent from the field and under 20 percent from the arc through Northwestern’s first 14 games. Nevertheless, Sobolewski is trying to move forward, concentrating on his responsibilities running the team for new head coach Chris Collins. “He wants me to be a point guard, run the team, knock down open shots, defend and all the stuff that a coach often looks for in a point guard,” Sobolewski said. The Wildcats are hovering around the .500 mark thus far for Collins—an assistant coach at Duke for over a decade and the son of former Chicago Bulls head coach Doug Collins who replaced longtime Northwestern coach Bill Carmody last March. “It’s obviously an adjustment when you go from one coaching staff to another,”Sobolewski said, “but we feel pretty comfortable with him at this point. We need to defend and be more efficient on offense—two things that we didn’t do in the first half of tonight’s game.” mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Dave Sobolewski is a starter for Northwestern this season.
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BOYS BBALL Points Per Game Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook George Sargeant, Maine South Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Miles Snowden, Plainfield South Andrew Palucki, Maine South Corey Evers, Plainfield South Romeo Magliore, Niles West Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South Jojo Rios, Niles West Jake Smith, Minooka Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Nick Novak, Plainfield East Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Evan Hines, Niles West Shane Murray, Lisle Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Allias Roberts-Burnett, Joliet West Rebounds Per Game Jeremy Glavanovits, Lisle Miles Snowden, Plainfield South
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Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Josh Smith, Plainfield East Joe Butler, Minooka Shakur Triplett, Bolingbrook Zach Trussell, Lisle Shane Murray, Lisle George Sargeant, Maine South Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Romeo Magliore, Niles West Hund, Plainfield Central Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Elliot Fizer, Joliet West Tristin Esker, Plainfield East Andrew Palucki, Maine South Joshua Dillingham, Bolingbrook Assists Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Myles Ward, Plainfield East CJ Redmond, Bolingbrook Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Jonny Butler, Minooka Nick Novak, Plainfield East Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Jon Arenas, Maine South Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook
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Joe Butler, Minooka Denzel Leslie, Joliet West Steals Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Caleb deMarigny, Maine South D’Vonta Jones, Joliet West Neal Tyrell, Minooka Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East CJ Redmond, Bolingbrook D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Jake Smith, Minooka Romeo Magliore, Niles West Field Goal % Shane Murray, Lisle Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Shakur Triplett, Bolingbrook Jeff Washington, Joliet West George Sargeant, Maine South Julian Torres, Bolingbrook Andrew Palucki, Maine South Tristin Esker, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Romeo Magliore, Niles West Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Free Throw % Caleb deMarigny, Maine South
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George Sargeant, Maine South Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Neal Tyrell, Minooka Odi Audisho, Niles West Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Davis, Plainfield Central Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook 3-pointers Nick Novak, Plainfield East Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Jake Smith, Minooka Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Kostelz, Plainfield Central Jojo Rios, Niles West Evan Hines, Niles West D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Joe Butler, Minooka GIRLS BBALL Points Per Game Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Jaida Green, Downers North Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Erin Heide, Minooka
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Sports
Lockport’s Zimmer on head coaching radar By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
As the Cincinnati Bengals make their run to the NFL playoffs, they are doing so with the No. 3 ranked overall defense in the league. The man in charge of that defense is Lockport High School graduate Mike Zimmer. Zimmer is in his 20th season as an NFL coach and in his sixth with the Bengals as defensive coordinator. This season, the Bengals defense allowed only 305.5 yards per game, behind only Seattle (273.6) and Carolina (301.2). They are fifth in passing yards allowed (209.0) and fifth in rushing yards (96.5). The defense is anchored by Vontaze Burfict, who tallied an NFL-best 171 tackles this season. Burfict was undrafted in 2012 out of attended Arizona State University after a sub-par onfield performance and poor predraft workouts deteriorated his draft stock. “(Bengals head coach) Marvin Lewis took interest in him at his workout and gave him a chance and he has really been good,” Zimmer said. “He really has become a team leader for us. It really is a nice success story” With his success as a defensive coordinator, Zimmer’s name is on the tops of lists every season when head coaching jobs come open and this year is no different. Zimmer is currently on the radar for the open jobs in Detroit and Minnesota.
“I don’t really think about it until I go into town and people say they hear I am going to be a head coach,” Zimmer said. “I just try and stay loyal to Marvin Lewis and to the coaches and the players that have worked hard and I will just let the chips fall where they may.” Zimmer never set out to be a coach, but he did hope to be in the NFL. “I wanted to be a player, but I got hurt in college and it was a coach then that told me he thought I would be a good coach,” he said. After graduating from Lockport in 1973, where he played football, baseball and wrestled. He then went to Illinois State University as a quarterback. He was then moved to linebacker in 1976 after a redshirt year. A neck injury prematurely ended his playing career that same year. It is no surprise Zimmer flourished as a coach, following in his dad’s footsteps. Zimmer’s dad, Bill, coached Lockport for 34 years, posting a 164-143-5 record from 1960-1994. After his playing days ended, he took his first coaching job was as a part-time defensive assistant at the University of Missouri from 1979–1980. He then coached at Weber State College from 1981-1988, serving as the inside linebackers coach from 1981–84, the defensive backs coach from 1985–88 and the defensive coordinator from 1983–88. From 1989-1993, Zimmer served as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs
coach for the Washington State Cougars In 1993. In 1994, he joined the Dallas Cowboys as an assistant coach of the nickel defense under Barry Switzer and was promoted to defensive backs coach in 1995 and then was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2000. Zimmer took the same position in Atlanta in 2007 and was named the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008. Prior to this season, the Bengals hired Zimmer’s son Adam to serve as assistant defensive backs coach under former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl defensive back Mark Carrier. Adam Zimmer was the assistant linebackers coach for the Saints from 2006-09 and won a Superbowl in 2009 before going to the Chiefs with the same position from 2010-12. Mike Zimmer said the way he treats Adam is the way he was treated by his dad when he played for him at Lockport. “Adam doesn’t call me dad on the field,” Mike Zimmer said.“The same way I didn’t call my dad dad on the field. He was always coach. When we are working, I am his boss. Sometime I am harder on him because he is my son and I told him that I would be. My dad was harder on me and that was OK.” But, having Adam on staff is something Mike enjoys. “It is great having him here,” Mike said.“He can come over for dinner on Friday nights and it is nice.” The Bengals lost 27-10 in the
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Mike Zimmer, the defensive coordinator for the Bengals, is on some team’s radars to fill open head coaching jobs.
opening round of the playoffs. Zimmer is not the only local product in the NFL playoffs this season. Joliet Catholic Academy graduate Coby Fleener had five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown in the Colts’ 4645 come-from-behind win over the Chiefs in the AFC wild card opener. On the season, the second-year tight end has 57
catches for 654 yards and five scores. Rob Ninkovich, a Lincoln-Way Central graduate and former Joliet Junior College player is in his eighth season in the NFL and third with the New England Patriots. The linebacker tallied 91 tackles, good for second best on the team behind Dont’a Hightower (97). He was also second with eight sacks behind Chandler Jones (11.5). The Patriots had a bye in the opening round and will host Fleener and the Colts at 7 p.m. Saturday. mark@buglenewspapers.com
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Joliet Central beats West in league battle By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
If he hasn’t done it yet, Joliet Central boys basketball coach Jeff Corcoran may be taking to Craigslist very soon. The ad will read, WANTED: A point guard to facilitate the Steelmen offense and let the Central scorers concentrate on scoring and not getting the ball up the floor. “We are in desperate need of a point guard and we have them here. The guys that are here, we are going to grind with them,” Corcoran said. “When Jonah has to bring the ball up the floor, it takes away from what we are trying to do. He can’t come off screens, he can’t get any action. He has to bring it up, enter it and then it takes two passes to get it back.” Coble was able to get his shot when it mattered most, however, as he buried a pair of three pointers in the fourth quarter with the score tied 38-38, leading Central to the 60-51 win over its cross-town rivals. “We talked before the game and it is a different atmosphere here in the sense that it is brighter in here and the backdrop is different behind the baskets,” Corcoran said.“I said to (assistant coach) Brian (Koehne) in the fourth quarter that we hadn’t hit a three pointer all game and at a dead ball or time out, we have to tell them to take the ball to the basket. Then Jonah hits two threes.” Coble scored nine of his teamhigh 15 points in the fourth quarter. As a team, Central didn’t shoot well. Central finished 18-of-60 shooting and made only 22 of 45 free throws. “They made their free throws and that kept them in the game. If we make ours, we extend it,” Corcoran said. “They took that early lead in the first quarter and we had a six or eight point lead a few times and talked about
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Joliet Central senior Jonah Coble scored 15 points in the Steelmen win over rival Joliet West.
extending it, but we just let them back in. Jarvis Northington tallied 14 points in his first start of the season, while Antonio Dyson had 12 points for the Steelmen (10-4, 2-1 SWSC). Northington was inserted into the lineup based on a hunch Corcoran had that his 6-foot, 4-inch frame would be a mismatch with the smaller West team. “We wanted to go a little bigger with their quickness and
hope we could get the boards and Jarvis did his job,” Corcoran said. “I was really happy at times they went small because it’s true, we really only have two post players,” said West coach Nick DiForti. “But they gut it out and we know our abilities and we know what we are not.” The Tigers (4-8, 0-4) dropped their seventh straight contest after opening the season 4-1. “The past two games we came out with a sense of urgency,”
DiForti said. “We came out 4-1 and we realized teams are going to prepare for us and they know what we do and who to try and stop. We keep telling the kids we are right there and we keep telling the kids that it isn’t going to be the guy scoring 30 or the one great play, it is going to be the little things.” West was coming off the Pontiac Holiday tournament where it dropped its first two games and were eliminated, while Central fell to Bolingbrook
for the second time this season in the third-place game at the McDipper Tournament at Rich South High School. “We got what we wanted in the McDipper in the sense that we got to the winners bracket,” Corcoran said. “But then we had a letdown. We just told them we had to come out here and this is conference, it is more important. Not to downgrade the Dipper, it would be great to win it, but we have to get this first.” mark@buglenewspapers.com
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Is anxiety friend or foe in the workplace? Q. I’ve been doing psychotherapy over the last two years. Recently I’m noticing that I just don’t freak out when we get news that would normally scare me. Normally, I’d get scared and run around trying to fix things. Is my lack of anxiety going to hurt my career? A. No, your lack of anxiety will actually help your career. We now have decades of research on how anxiety affects the human brain. To summarize the effect, it makes us stupid. Literally, people can have trouble reaching the part of their brain where thinking occurs when they are flooded by anxiety. The paradox about feelings is it isn’t the feelings that hurt us -- it is how we react to our feelings. For instance, if you hear you might be laid off, notice your stomach hurts, notice that you feel afraid,
and then talk about your fear, your brain will settle down and you’ll make smart choices. If you hear you might be laid off, and numb out or deny you are afraid, your brain becomes paralyzed and good decision making is impossible. It is ironic that workplace mythology is that you shouldn’t have any emotions if you want to be productive on the job. The reality is that if you think you shouldn’t have emotions, you deny or numb them, and these same emotions then drive every choice you make. The only way to have freedom to make good choices is to acknowledge our normal emotional reactions. You are finding out that being aware of fear makes you calm. What an unexpected outcome, eh? You aren’t going to lose your “edge,” drive or motivation by not running around scared. Instead, you’ll find you do less but that your actions will be
WEB LINKS www.interpersonaledge.com strategic and targeted for the result you want. Imagine you were trying to hit a bullseye painted somewhere on the side of a barn. Imagine that the barn was on fire and the only way to put the fire out was to hit the bullseye. You could panic and run around throwing arrows at the barn. However, if you could settle down and examine the barn, you could aim one arrow, hit the bullseye, and extinguish the fire. Realize that by learning to make your fear an ally and not an enemy, you’ve dramatically increased your chances of strategic thinking in the workplace. You may do less than your coworkers but what you do will be highly effective. You will soon also find another reward to your new
Realize that by learning to make your fear an ally and not an enemy, you’ve dramatically increased your chances of strategic thinking in the workplace. relationship with your anxiety. People around you will tend to be calmer (and thus think better) because you are modeling leaning into fear rather than running away.
The last word(s) Q. I’m thinking of moving my office to another building in my city but concerned clients won’t follow me. Do you think I should stay put? A. No, your clients come to see you, not your office. If it’s better for your business, move.
(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. James W. Micus; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000841 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 7/5/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/30/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-05-311-031 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4408 Elm Street 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 14-13-05012. I579326 Published 1/8, 1/15, 1/22
morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www.interpersonaledge. com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)
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THE BUGLE JANUARY 8, 2014 LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. James W. Micus; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000841 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 7/5/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/30/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH 66 FEET OF THE NORTH 132 FEET OF THE EAST 295 FEET OF LOT 3 IN LINDLEY ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF THE HENRY M. LYMAN ESTATE, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF LINDLEY’S ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, AFORESAID, RECORDED ON MAY 9, 1919 AS DOCUMENT NO. 136529, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-05-311-031 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4408 Elm Street 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 14-1305012. I579326 Published 1/8, 1/15, 1/22
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Health & Fitness medical memo
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The following tips can help parents provide a safer Internet environment: Infants and Toddlers
Multitasking Parents should repeatedly stress to their teenage children the dangers of texting, talking on their cell phone, or using earbuds or earphones while driving. These activities can be dangerous and often lead to deadly results, in addition to being illegal in many states.
Children under two years old have rapidly developing brains and parents should avoid passive screen time. Instead, focus should be on unstructured play and personal interaction to promote creativity and develop motor skills and problem solving.
By Adam Aronson, MD
touch on a screen, children can be exposed Some of the most popular gifts this holiday to predators,“cyberbullies”and inappropriate season are electronic devices designed for material. access to the Internet. Parents must take appropriate Laptops, tablets, cell phones and measures to prepare their children iPods are commonplace in every for safe travels on the Internet. American home. Many parents find While all of these technologies that their children are more adept at bring opportunities for families to using these devices than they are. improve communication and allow Children can research projects for learning opportunities, they for school or access information to require preparation and constant learn about the world around them. monitoring to ensure their children They use the Internet to connect Medical Memo safely navigate the online world. Dr. Adam with friends, play games, listen to by Aronson, MD music, and keep up with cultural Adam Aronson, MD, is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in trends. this column is for informational purposes However, it is important for parents to only. Readers should consult with a physician to remember that the Internet can be dangerous evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr.Aronson for children. With a click of a mouse or a accepts new patients. Call
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Limit Screen Time The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends total screen time be restricted to no more that two hours per day. This includes computer, TV, video games, cell phone use and texting. Consider a “Media Curfew” with all devices being put away or recharged during mealtime and at bedtime. Internet and social media addiction is a real and growing problem among adolescents and preteens. Parents should watch for warning signs: dropping grades, weight loss or gain, behavior issues, or skipping activities, meals or school work for screen time.
Become Net Savvy Take the time to learn about the technologies and the different online forums: Facebook, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs, etc. Create a profile for yourself.
Many parents struggle with the decision of when their child is ready for a cell phone. For most families, a major factor is the ability for parents and children to easily communicate regarding schedule changes or making sure parents know where their children are and visa versa. Many parents also feel more secure with the knowledge that their kids can quickly and easily call for help should there ever be any sort of emergency situation. However, the ability to access the Internet, make calls and text can result in major distractions that may affect school work, sleep patterns, and lead to other dangerous behaviors. Privacy
(847) 676-5394.
Encourage your children to use good judgment and care, not just to protect themselves, but also to be aware of how their online activities can affect others. Remind them not to bully, gossip, or spread rumors about others.
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Monitor the computer Keep the computer in an open access part of your home like the kitchen or family room. Screens should be kept out of kids’ bedrooms, with no exceptions. This can help you monitor not just the content of their Internet usage, but also the amount of time they spend online.
Explain to your children, and remind them frequently, that anything sent online can be shared with the whole world. They must really think twice before pressing the send button. Make sure you review their privacy settings on social media.
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