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MAY 8, 2013

Vol. 5 No. 23

‘i am going to vote for the bill’

Sandack’s support of marriage equality bill not swayed by weekend demonstration By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

People both for and against gay marriage demonstrated outside of state Rep. Ron

Sandack’s Downers Grove office Saturday, making for a contentious, yet appropriate, setting. In February, Sandack, R-Downers Grove,became the first Illinois House Republican to come out in favor of

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Supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage rallied outside of Rep. Ron Sandack’s Downers Grove ofﬁce.

marriage-equality legislation, and he restated that position Saturday for groups on both sides of the issue. “To be completely fourth right with you all, I am going to vote for the bill,” Sandack said to the group opposed to same-sex marriage. The Illinois Family Institute, a Carol Stream-based anti-gay Christian group, arranged to hold their “Defend Marriage” rally to assert their opposition to legislation that would legally permit samesex marriage. They also were there to ask Sandack to reconsider his support of Senate Bill 10, which would create the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. “If same-sex ‘marriage’ becomes the law in Illinois, it will negatively See MARRIAGE EQUALITY, page 4

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Side by Side

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Supporters of same-sex marriage listen to a series of speakers organized by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights groups the Civil Rights Agenda and the Gay Liberation Network.

Andy Thayer, of the Gay Liberation Network, speaks to a crowd of supporters.

Supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage clash during Saturday’s rally.

| Kirk Moore, a pastor at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, said his church does not discriminate against a person’s sexual orientation. } Protestors assert their opposition to legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage.

Supporters and opponents of SB 10, which would create the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, came out Saturday to demonstrate. The Illinois Family Institute, a Carol Stream-based anti-gay Christian group, and LGBT civil rights groups the Civil Rights Agenda and the Gay Liberation Network held competing demonstrations in front of state Rep. Ron Sandack’s office.

Belmont Bible pastor Mark Moore speaks to opponents of SB 10.

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Westmont hosts flood community meeting The Village of Westmont is planning a community meeting regarding the recent severe weather incident and resulting flood issues at 7 p.m. May 22 at the Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy. The meeting has been scheduled for that date so there is time to gather information from local, state and federal resources that will then be shared with Westmont residents and property owners. “The extreme weather and flooding incident that occurred on April 19 affected much of northeast Illinois,” Village Manager Ron Searl said. “More than 40 Counties have been declared disaster areas by the State. Currently, we have no specific information regarding the possibility of relief aid coming to this area, but we will publicize updates as they become available. Residents are strongly encouraged to document their damage thoroughly and report their claims to their personal insurance providers.” Representatives from DuPage County, local sanitary districts and ComEd will be invited to talk about the

incident and the response. Village staff including fire, EMA, police and public works will also present information regarding the flood response effort. Information regarding relief aid will also be presented. The meeting will also include time for resident feedback so that additional information and data can be collected and addressed. “We want to thank all of the community volunteers and staff for their excellent teamwork and professionalism in responding to this situation,” Police Chief Tom Mulhearn said. “In addition to our immediate flood-response effort, we mobilized more than 30 volunteers to assist with distributing important flood-related information throughout the entire community. We thank everyone for rising to the challenge in our effort to serve our citizens.” Additional flood-response information will be posted as it becomes available. Visit the village website at westmont. illinois.gov or the Cable TV Government Channel, Comcast Ch. 6 or AT&T U-verse Ch. 99.

New retail outlets head to Woodridge By Bugle Staff

The intersection of Boughton Road and Woodward Avenue will soon be the home for two new retail outlets in Woodridge. Art Van Furniture and Gordon Food Services both have been given the go ahead to build at the intersection in the upcoming year. Mayor-elect Gina Cunningham-Picek said the new stores will help revitalize the currently vacant property stimulate the local economy and add jobs for Woodridge residents. “The Village of Woodridge remains committed to supporting new retail businesses and investment in the community,” Cunningham-Picek said in a village press release. “While the regional economy is still recovering from the recession, this announcement reinforces Woodridge’s desirable location for retail and positive business climate.” Last Month, Woodridge approved development plans for the new freestanding Art Van Furniture store. The company will

break ground on the 68,000-square-foot store later this year at the northwest corner of Boughton Road and Woodward Avenue. The Warren, Mich.-based furniture retailer purchased the 6-acre site at the intersection owned by Countryside-based Gallagher & Henry. “Working with the village of Woodridge has been a pleasure,” said Diane K. Charles, director of Corporate Communications for Art Van Furniture. “We received a warm welcome by the Economic Development Team, which helped us through the entire approval process. We thank the mayor and the entire board for their support, and we are excited to join the village as it continues to grow and prosper.” Gordon Food Services received development approvals earlier this year to build a new 17,000-square-foot store across the street from Art Van Furniture at the southwest corner of Boughton and Woodward. Village officials said staff continues to actively promote the remaining nine acres that are still available for new development.

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District 58 expects balanced budget The District 58 Board of Education got its first look April 22 at the tentative $60 million spending plan for 2013-14, which is anticipated to be in balance again for the year. “District 58 continues to spend responsibly while at the same time achieving excellent results for our students,” District 58 Superintendent Kari Cremascoli said. “Thanks to our conservative budgeting, proactive responses to economic conditions, and maintenance of fund balances, our financial

position has remained solid despite continued cutbacks in state funding.” The District’s 2012 Financial Profile placed District 58 within the Illinois State Board of Education’s Financial Recognition, a designation it has achieved every year since the ISBE began using the Financial Profile to evaluate districts 11 years ago. “Since it is still relatively early in the budget development process, there are still some unknowns at this point in time.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY Continued from page 1 affect every aspect of our society and have disastrous consequences for children,” IFI spokesperson Kathy Valente said in a press release for the rally. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered civil rights groups the Civil Rights Agenda the Gay Liberation Network quickly formed a counter demonstration to support Sandack’s decision. Rick Garcia, spokesperson for the CRA, has been a gay-rights activist for 30 years. He said Sandack’s decision to speak to the group organized by the IFI took courage.

However, even with worstcase scenarios, it is anticipated that the operating budget for 2013-14 will again be close to being in balance,” District 58 Controller James Popernik said. “It looks as though we will be in good shape again.” The 2013-14 tentative budget includes approximately $60 million in normal operating aggregate revenues and just over $60 million in normal operating aggregate expenditures. This does not include the Medical Reserve Fund or the Life Safety

“I’ve met a lot of representatives, and most of them would have avoided today like the plague,” Garcia said. “We knew that Representative Sandack was going to be attacked by those who oppose equal protection for lesbian and gay people, and we wanted to show him support and thank him for his support of the equal-marriage bill.” After speaking to the IFI, Sandack walked around police barricades to repeat his message of marriage equality to CRA and GLN demonstrators. Afterward, he said he feels his constituents want marriage equality. “I didn’t go to Springfield to play defense and take votes that were safe and easy,” Sandack said. “I went down there with a conscience; I went down there with a purpose and directive. If it ends up being not what [my constituents]

Fund. The district is planning to issue $5 million in Life Safety bonds in July, $1.37 million of which is budgeted for Life Safety projects this coming summer. These include phase one security upgrades in all schools, major carpet/tile replacements in five schools, and a fire alarm replacement in one school. The district also plans to spend $2.2 million in fund balances for other planned projects this summer, including much needed asphalt work district-wide and an addition at

want, I lose with my head perfectly held high and my conscience cleared.” Mark Moore, Pastor of the Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove, spoke to the group opposed to the marriage equality bill after Sandack had left the rally. He said that the bill does not protect religious freedom and prohibits individuals from practicing their beliefs. “We ask Representative Sandack, will you listen to the issue, where is the right of religious freedom,” Moore asked? “There is no protection in this bill for those who believe in the Bible.” He thanked Sandack for his honesty, but said that he does not feel he is accurately representing his district. On the other side of the issue, Kirk Moore, a pastor at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Downers Grove,

Pierce Downer School. For details on the district’s planned facilities projects during summer 2013 and 2014, visit www.dg58.org/domain/734. Revenue assumptions for the 2013-14 budget include that general state aid will remain level, at $1.2 million. Other state aid will decrease by $300,000 and interest rates on investments are projected to decrease slightly to 0.3 percent. Property tax receipts related to the 2012 See BUDGET, page 8

said his church does not discriminate against a person’s sexual orientation. He said the United Church of Christ has gay pastors, and he looks forward to the day he will be able to sign a marriage certificate for any couple, regardless of sexual orientation. “I’m here as a pastor, but I’m here to support a civil right issue,” Moore said. “Whether I was a pastor or not, this is the right thing to do.” The Illinois Senate approved SB 10 in February and Gov. Pat Quinn has shown strong support for the legislation. The Illinois House has not yet voted on The Religious Freedom and Marriage Equality Act, but a vote is expected by the end of the spring session. Currently, Sandack and Ed Sullivan Jr., R-Mundelein, are the only two House Republicans to have come out in favor of the bill.

Calendar ONGOING National Library Week. The Lisle Library, 777 Front Street, Lisle, will have a variety of activities celebrating the week’s theme, “Communities Matter @ the Library.”Test your knowledge on a local history quiz. April 17 is Fine Amnesty Day. Stop by the Community Fair on April 20. For more information, call 630-9711675 or visit www.lislelibrary. org.

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.

‘Main Street USA.’ This exhibit at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., runs through April 20. This new exhibit highlights the importance of Main Street in Downers Grove and how it has evolved over the last 180 years. Call 630-963-1309 for more info or to book a group tour.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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

MAY 8 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group. 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Topics for 2013 include: Future of the Euro, Egypt, NATO, Myanmar and Southeast Asia, Humanitarian Intervention, Iran, China in Africa, and Threat Assessment. Contact: Nancy Peraino at (630) 968-8706 with questions. Senior Outing: Fair Oaks Farm. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1st United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. The “Young at Heart” senior will visit Fair Oaks Farm in Indiana. Meet in the church parking lot at 8 am and travel in vans to the Farm. Cost per person for transportation and admission is $18. Lunch is on your own. To reserve a “seat” please call

Marilou Welch 630 968-4136.

MAY 10 Brainiacs Club. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Good Sam Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Give your brain a workout by playing fun and stimulating games designated to sharpen your mind. You will leave feeling energized armed with activities to do at home. FEE: $2. Registration is required at 1-800-323-8622, and provide a registration code of 4S39. Electronics Recycling Program. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ty Warner Park, the corner of Plaza Drive and Blackhawk Drive in Westmont. The Village of Westmont will continue its partnership with DuPage County, the Westmont Park District, and Creative Recycling, Inc. to provide a monthly Electronics Recycling Program in Westmont from May through December 2013.

MAY 11 DG Organic Gardeners Plant Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hummer Park,4833 FairviewAve., Downers Grove. Just in time for Mother’s Day! The sale features vegetables, herbs, and native annuals and perennials. More at www.dgorganicgardeners. blogspot.com. Downtown Downers Grove Market. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station, South Parking Lot off Burlington Avenue. Frenchstyle market featuring local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more. AAUW Used Book Collection. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eagle Storage, 555 Rogers St., Downers Grove. Association of University Women will be collecting paperbacks, hard cover books

THE BUGLE MAY 8, 2013 and textbooks (published after 2003). All donations are tax deductible. Please no magazines, encyclopedias, or Readers Digest Condensed Books. Call 630-2258162 for more information.

MAY 13 Friends of the Library Writers Workshop. 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Aspiring writers meet to share their works.

MAY 17 Stroke Awareness. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Good Samaritan Wellness Center. Information on the risk factors of stroke and identifying signs and symptoms. Fee $2; Register at 1-800-3238622 with Code 4S15. Summer Nights Car Show. 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Downers Grove, Main Street, Downers Grove. Featured vehicle: Detroit Big 3 Orphans: Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury, Plymouth, DeSoto. Featured performer: Karen Hart Band (Classic Rock). More at www.downtowndg.org

MAY 18 Rotary Club’s Recycling Extravaganza. 8 a.m. to noon. Save the date for the annual Rotary Club Recycling Extravaganza. Visit www.vil. woodridge.il.us for updates as the date draws near. More information will also appear in E-News as the date draws near.

Downtown Downers Grove Market. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station, South Parking Lot off Burlington Avenue. Frenchstyle market featuring local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more. DuPage County River Sweep. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at various sites in DuPage County. The annual DuPage County River Sweep is a county-wide self-coordinated stream cleanup. The purpose is to pick up debris in and along local waterways and restore nearby land back to its natural state. More info and registration at www. theconservationfoundation.org. Sidewalk Art Contest. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave. Westmont. Express your creativity! Let’s color splash the sidewalk in front of the museum into a mosaic of designs. The Westmont Park District will provide the chalk; you bring your ideas and drawing skills! No previous art experience required. This interactive art activity is a great way to enjoy the community atmosphere and show off your ingenious, creative side! Drawings will be judged and prizes awarded at 1:30 pm. Program is FREE, however, we ask that you pre- register by May 17. For more information, visit www.wpd4fun.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

Jeramiah J. Zaper, 23, 500 Illinois St., Lemont, was arrested at 12:34 a.m.April 27 on Ogden and Main Street for possession of drug paraphernalia. Latonia R. King, 39, 2066 W/ 135th St ., Blue Island, was arrested at 5:06 a.m.April 27 on Lacey and Finley for DUI/drugs and possession of cannabis. Terrell Harris, 22, 1694 Valley Forge Court, Wheaton, was arrested at 5:55 a.m. April 27 in the 4500 block of Main for no valid driver’s license and no insurance. Eduardo J. Munoz, 34, 384 Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, was arrested at 9:26 p.m. April 27 at 2920 Finley Road for an expired driver’s license. Cory Alan Hickey, 21, 6640 Main St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:03 p.m. April 27 in the 6700 block of Main Street for domestic battery. Joseph E. Davy, 40, 1121 Robey Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:38 a.m. April 28 on Main and Oxford for DUI/ alcohol and a blood alcohol content over .08.

Police Blotter Parnell D. Palmer, 39, 2725 W. Polk, Chicago, was arrested at 5:14 a.m. April 28 on Lindley and Ogden for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Jorge R. Aguirre, 37, 1020 S. Williams, Westmont, was arrested at 5:41 p.m. April 28 on Main Street and Meadowlawn for no valid driver’s license. Ernesto Mejia, 41, 6230 Puffer Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 5:53 p.m. April 28 on Haddow and Belmont for no valid driver’s license. Nicole E. Scialabba, 22, 7348-6 Winthrop Way, Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:53 a.m. May 1 on 75th Street and Fairmount for DUI/drugs. James S. Czernek, 41, 628 Rosner Drive, Roselle, was arrested at 9:59 a.m. May 1 in the 3000 block of Highland Avenue for driving while license suspended and no insurance. Christian D. Barren, 25, 3105 Wilcox, Bellwood, was arrested at 6:37 p.m. May 1 in the 1200 block of Ogden for driving while license suspended. Anne Elisabeth Hogh, 45, 130 Main St., Evanston, was arrested at 10:05 p.m. May 1 in the 3900 block of Fairview for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and DUI/ alcohol. Christopher B. Bailey, 25, 4507 W.

Washington, Chicago, was arrested at 2:13 a.m. May 2 for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

damaged a window on a vehicle parked in the 300 block of West Naperville Road. The total damage is $40.

Paul T. Koronkowski, 37, 2419 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 3 a.m. May 2 at the residence for contributing to the delinquency of a child.

At approximately 10 p.m.April 27, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of West Ogden Avenue. Officers arrested Ahmed Zeshan, male, age 18, of 759 East Maple St., Lombard, for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on his own recognizance.

Darrell M. Sims, 45, 3620 S. Rhodes Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 5:50 a.m. May 2 for burglary. Tadeusz Cioczek, 58, 240 S. Washington St., Westmont, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. May 2 on Breamor and Highland for no valid driver’s license. Joseph R. Depolo, 32, 16617 Willow Walk Drive, Lockport, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. May 2 on 63rd and Dunham Road for driving while license revoked.

Westmont Sometime between 7 p.m. April 21 and 11:30 a.m. April 22, an unknown offender(s) stole patio furniture from the yard of a residence in the 400 block of Beechwood Drive. The total loss is $2,500. Sometime between 7 p.m. April 22 and 7:45 a.m.April 23, an unknown offender(s) broke a window of a business in the 6100 block of South Cass Avenue and stole currency.The total loss is $1,040. Sometime between 8 p.m. April 22 and 7:30 a.m.April 23, an unknown offender(s) entered a vehicle in the 200 block of East Quincy Street and stole a flashlight. The total loss is $5. At approximately 10:30 a.m. April 24, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6700 block of South Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Enrique Marquez, male, age 51, of 316 S. Adams St., Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 6:45 p.m. April 25, officers responded to the 400 block of North Cass Avenue for a complaint of trespassing. Officers arrested Lisa Macey, female, age 43, of 5001 Florence Ave., Downers Grove, for trespassing after she entered a residence she was told not to enter. She was released on her own recognizance. Sometime between 9 p.m. April 26 and 7 a.m. April 27, an unknown offender(s) stole a mailbox from the front yard of a residence in the 0-100 block of W. 56th Place.The total loss is $100. Sometime between 9 p.m. April 26 and 9 a.m. April 27, an unknown offender(s)

Woodridge At approximately 7:25 p.m. April 26, Randy Jones, 45, 607 W. 45th Ave., Gary, Ind., was charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving while license suspended and possession of cannabis following a traffic stop in the 2000 block of 75th St. At approximately 12:19 a.m. April 28, a male juvenile, age 16, was charged with possession of cannabis following the investigation of a suspicious person in the 3400 block of Hobson. At approximately 3:35 a.m. April 28, Oscar Melgarejo, 22, 14043 Largo Court, Plainfield was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving while license suspended, illegal transportation of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to signal and improper turn following a traffic stop in the 7800 block of Route 53. A theft occurred at approximately 2:35 p.m. April 28 from Seven Bridges Park, in the 6500 block of Greene Road. Unknown person removed a skateboard. A theft occurred sometime between 8 and 11:04 p.m. April 30 in the 2500 block of Crabtree Avenue. Unknown persons entered an unlocked, parked vehicle and removed a cooler and beer. At approximately 3:41 p.m. May 1, Maya Khan, 25, 8745 Navigator Drive, Indianapolis, Ind., was charged with retail theft after removing items of clothing from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. At approximately 8:30 p.m. May 1, Maddie Santos-Ocampo, 22, 714 Lenox Ave., Bolingbrook, was charged with retail theft after removing items of jewelry from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. At approximately 10:17 a.m. May 2, Rafael Gonzalez, 31, 2021 Apple Lane, Woodridge was charged with obstructing identification, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, driving while license revoked and speeding following a traffic stop in the 8200 block of Janes Ave.

ForuM Letters to the Editor

Woodridge needs new recycling bins As a resident of Woodridge, I believe the village needs new recycling bins. The bins we have now are too old. My own family’s bin is falling apart, and I’ve seen many of my neighbors and fellow Woodridge residents suffering from the same dilapidated containers. The condition of the old bins is so poor that they are negatively impacting the recycling program—that is they either cannot properly contain the materials, and therefore the streets become littered with waste, or because of their ineffectiveness recycling is seen as a burden and is not participated in. If the village were to restore new, larger bins with lids to the residents, the materials would be properly contained and the neighborhoods no longer plagued with unsightly garbage. What is more, if the bins

supplied were large enough, the village could reduce the number of times recycling trucks are sent around, too, perhaps once every two weeks. This would surely save the village time and money. I’ve noticed over the years, Woodridge has been making considerable effort to promote a clean, accessible, and pleasant environment for its citizens. I love the bike path, as well as the new bus stations and upkeep of roadside gardens and parks. Providing new recycling bins will only further purport Woodridge as a modern, clean, and responsible town for its residents to live in. Woodridge has a lot to offer. By replacing the recycling bins we can showcase our environmentally friendly and contemporary attitude as well. Regards, Claire Longeway

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Schools

Students receive top awards at International Career Conference

District 58 Education Foundation honors staff with Distinguished Service Awards

Four students from South High School in Downers Grove received awards at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Over 16,000 students competed. Jackie Clifford, Grant Johnson, Madelynn Kuerschner and Samarth Malhotra all received recognition in their respective events. Jackie Clifford placed in the Top 10 Overall in the Grand Awards in Entrepreneurship Promotion Project, receiving a red, white and blue ribbon, as well as a blue finalist ribbon. Grant Johnson received a yellow ribbon medallion for one of the highest scores in Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling. Madelynn Kuerschner placed in the Top 10 Overall in the Grand Awards in Fashion Merchandising Promotion Project, receiving a red, white and blue ribbon as well as a blue finalist ribbon. Samarth Malhotra placed

Nearly 200 District 58 staff, students and parents attended the Education Foundation’s Distinguished Service Awards ceremony at Ashyana Banquets April 25 to honor a record 20 nominees with a variety of job titles and responsibilities. Two award recipients were announced: Doreen Arlow in the category of classroom teacher and Charles Caton in the category of staff member working in a capacity other than classroom teacher. Arlow, who teaches fifth grade at Lester, was praised for the unwavering support she provides her students, and her ability to help them make connections. A parent wrote about the impact that Caton, the social worker at O’Neill Middle School, had on her son, helping him not only successfully transition back to public school, but also to make friends and enjoy activities. Caton said he began as a social work intern at Whittier and O’Neill in August 2008, after which he was hired on as the fulltime social worker at O’Neill. He said that working with children has always been a passion of his, and continues to be the reason he loves being a school social worker. “Seeing students grow and develop stronger social/emotional skills is such a great reward. My sole purpose is to ensure a positive school experience and

advocate for my students,” he said. “I also love collaborating with my colleagues and students’ parents to help create a caring and safe environment for all students. Arlow got her teaching degree in 1981, but her family could have predicted her career path long before that, as she used to line her dolls up and play school as a child. She said that like so many other teachers, she loves the moment when the lightbulb goes off for a child and he or she “gets it.” “It’s inspiring for a teacher to think that they have brought someone a little closer to the idea that they can learn--even the hard stuff. It’s such an important life lesson. Even I need to be reminded of that,” she said. Also honored for going above and beyond in their service, having been nominated by parents, students and/or district staff members were:

BUDGET

supply and equipment budgets for the schools are increasing by 10 percent after being held flat in 2011-12 and 2012-13. Salaries are expected to increase by 1.5 to 4 percent according to contracts and outof-district tuition for special needs students are expected to increase from $2.3 million to $2.5 million. The 2013-14 budget calls for slight budgetneutral staffing changes based on program enrollments and service delivery changes. This will include the addition of two instructional coaches to support teachers. “The plan is to maintain the same level of support for our students, restructuring and reallocating staff to best meet student needs,” said Jayne Yudzentis, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel. Projects planned for the 2013-14 year include expanding

in the Top 10 Overall in the Grand Awards in Accounting, receiving a red, white and blue ribbon as well as a blue finalist ribbon and yellow high score ribbon. Other students who competed after qualifying at state included Mark Guzik, Monica Kolli, Bridget O’Toole, Swathi Pillalamarri and Akila Shanmugham. “The students had a tremendous national conference,” said South High teacher and sponsor Stacey Polen, who has served as an advisor for 12 years. “South High has never had a Top 10 Winner at the national competition and this year we have three.” DECA is an organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. For more information about DECA, visit www.deca.org.

Continued from page 4 and 2013 levies are expected to increase by 3.5 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively. Details regarding anticipated receipts of General State Aid, categorical aid, and early collections of the 2012 levy will not be known until June or July. Although questions remain regarding the state’s budget and potential changes that may negatively impact the district, the district’s fund balances are expected to remain stable, Popernik said. Expenditure assumptions for 2013-14 include student enrollment remaining flat, at just under 5,000 students. Health and medical insurance expenses are assumed to increase by 5 percent, while

•Herrick secretary Gail Brown •Indian Trail speech therapist Laura Bucaro •Indian Trail instructional assistant Hope Chada •Indian Trail sixth grade teacher Whitney Chada •Indian Trail sixth grade teacher Janice Conboy •Highland third grade teacher Shor Costello •O’Neill instructional assistant Candace Ferries

•Belle Aire first grade teacher Tara Fulton •Herrick counselor Steve Gross •Belle Aire fourth grade teacher Bradley Linko •Highland fifth grade teacher Katie Maurella •District 58 Technology Director Scott Meech •Belle Aire sixth grade teacher Patricia Miller •Indian Trail first grade teacher Nicole Ring •O’Neill science teacher Meg Van Dyke •District 58 Communications Coordinator Jennie Waldorf •El Sierra second grade teacher Mark White •Kingsley speech therapist Nick Willard “The contributions of each nominee are so unique and so supportive of the mission of District 58 and the Education Foundation,” said Foundation Past President Marc Hausmann, who emceed the event. Each nominee received a Foundation polo shirt and a plaque, both donated by Maclyn Group, and the DSA recipients also got a $250 grant for their building and a personal Visa gift card donated by Community Bank of Downers Grove. Ashyana donated the venue and the food for the event.

the district’s pilot iPad program toward eventual implementation of a 1:1 student device program, the majority of which will come from repurposing and reallocating existing budgeted funds; hiring two additional instructional coaches to support teachers; developing curriculum ladders and supporting training in Common Core math,Common Core English-Language Arts and the Next Generation Science Standards; developing a digital citizenship curriculum;updating the network; and purchasing a replacement truck for the Operations and Maintenance Department. The Board of Education is scheduled to review and approve a tentative budget on July 8, after which the tentative budget will be put on public display. A public hearing and final budget adoption is scheduled for Sept. 9.

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H o ro s c o p e s Concentrate on aspirations rather than ambitions in the early part of the week. Hold off implementing investment strategies. You might be faced by an unexpected bill or added duties at an inconvenient time.

Frustrated desires may be a signal that you are heading down the wrong path. For the best results, steer clear of confrontations and keep your nose to the grindstone in the first half of the week.

You can’t always fly by the seat of your pants. Accuracy could be essential in the week to come. Count on solid support and good advice, especially if caught up in a whirlwind of changes.

Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow. Avoid problems by not associating with people who spread dirt. The early part of the week is not a good time to enter into agreements.

Accept the good, the bad and even the ugly with good grace. Don’t make irrevocable judgments about people or key decisions about financial matters early this week. Logical thinking is your key to success.

The first half of the week is not a good time to strike bargains, make major purchases or have machinery repaired. Hold off on decisions that could affect your financial condition.

No one is hiding the truth under a rock. You suspect the worst of someone when you don’t receive the answer you want. Put major decisions on the back burner, rather than putting your foot down this week.

Be proud of your accomplishments. Ignore that little nagging voice that urges you to do something selfish. Your stamina and ability to cope with emergencies could be tested for a few days this week.

Thank your lucky stars for an understanding mate or a helpful friend. Some situations might be exasperating in the early part of the week. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

Unexpected policy changes could cause setbacks. You may hear of an opportunity to increase your net worth, but hold off on making your move until things settle down later in the week.

Tiptoe through the tulips. Don’t stir up resentment by taking control without permission. Get plenty of rest so that you can tackle a heavy load of responsibilities in the early part of the week.

If you can’t trust your eyes and ears, trust your instincts. Some people may surprise you by being cranky or difficult to deal with this week. Employ your powers of understanding to bypass controversy.

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INSIDE: Trojan badminton, gymnastics state-bound, page 12; Benet softball ready for postseason revenge, page 13

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Taylor pitches, hits Mustangs to win By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

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Zach Taylor delivers a pitch for the Mustangs on May 2. Taylor picked up the win in Downers South’s 7-3 victory over Downers North. Taylor also went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI.

Although Zach Taylor has periodically worked out of the bullpen for Downers South this season, he had only started two games since April 6 prior to taking the mound against District 99 arch rival Downers North May 2. But Taylor certainly didn’t show any rust, holding the Trojans to four hits over five innings. He also did quite a bit of damage from his usual leadoff spot in the lineup, going 4-for-5 with two doubles, two singles and three RBI en route to a 7-3 victory at DGN. Taylor, who struck out four and walked just one, said he had a good feel for his pitches throughout the afternoon. “It’s the first time I’ve felt my change-up in a while,” he said, “and I was hitting all my spots with my curve ball, too.” The Trojans (16-4), like the 21-3 Mustangs, have been playing stellar baseball all season, but on this particular day, they unfortunately did not get a feel for the baseball with their gloves. DGN committed eight errors, and the Mustangs pounced on those miscues. “We have to be able to help the guy out on the mound a little bit,” Downers North coach Chad Isaacson said. “That was an area of strength for us, and today it wasn’t there for us. I’ve got full confidence these guys will bounce back and get back after it, and that’s what you’ve got to be able to do. “You’ve got to give credit to Downers South. They did a good job; they swing the bats, the kid had mound presence and they caught the baseball. Three phases, they did it well.

From our standpoint, we’ve got to be able to handle the baseball.” The “guy on the mound” for Downers North, starter Matt Bohanon, went 4 2/3 innings, and got relief help from Danny Miller and Dane Zarnowski. Nick Alfini went the final two innings for the Mustangs. Taylor opened the game with a base hit, and courtesy runner Kyle May eventually scored on an infield error. An RBI single by Matt Zinnecker and Taylor’s RBI double were two of the four Mustang hits in a two-run third inning during which DGS sent eight batters to the plate. “We’re really happy with the way he threw the ball today, and he’s been doing that offensively all year,” Downers South coach Darren Orel said. “He’s been really, really good for us in that leadoff spot.” The Trojans got a run back in the bottom of the inning to make it 3-1 after Connor Kopach’s sacrifice fly plated Emil Baftirovski, who delivered a one-out triple down the rightfield line. But the Mustangs opened up a 5-1 advantage in the fourth with Taylor and Zach Burdi (two hits) producing run-scoring doubles, Taylor added another RBI hit in the sixth, and the Mustangs led, 7-1. Designated hitter Jack Goergen (2-for-3) delivered a two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the sixth to complete the Trojans’ scoring for the game, which was delayed for 30 minutes just before the start of the seventh inning due to lightning. Kevin Raher also finished with two hits for the Mustangs. Beating one’s crosstown rival is something Orel put into See TAYLOR, page 12

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Trojan badminton, gymnastics state-bound By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

All four Downers Grove North players who qualified last season for the state badminton tournament will be making return trips to Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Friday and Saturday thanks to their performances at the May 2 DGN sectional. Senior Amanda Schneeweis captured the sectional singles title, while senior Karissa Brazdys finished third to secure state berths. The Trojans’ No. 1 doubles team, seniors Emily Buhle and Emily Planek, go into the state tourney with an undefeated record after winning the sectional championship. They’ll be joined by senior Nikita Gandhi and sophomore Kiley Pooler, who placed second at sectional. Buhle and Planek defeated the pair in the

title match, 21-12, 21-17. The Trojans won the team title with 17.5 points over runner-up Orland Park (10.5). Although DGN coach Anthony Calderone said he and other badminton coaches believe Thornton Fractional South is the team to beat this weekend, the Trojans are in a good position to improve on their ninth-place team finish of a year ago. “There’s a lot of good teams, but who knows,” Calderone said. “I wouldn’t count us out; we should be there at the end. TF South has a strong lineup; they’re probably the odds on favorite, but there’s nothing like being the spoiler or thee underdog. I prefer the underdog position.” Buhle and Planek’s undefeated record is a terrific achievement, but Calderone said every team downstate starts 0-0.

“The record is irrelevant; I don’t even talk about it,” he said. “I just want them to represent our team and go out and play. I’m sure they feel it (pressure because they’re undefeated), but we’ve never talked about it. If they show up and play, they should definitely be in the mix at the end.”

GYMNASTICS The Downers North gymnastics squad won its own sectional title Friday, May 3. The Trojans finished with 152.75 points, outlasting Hinsdale Central (148.7) and advanced to team state, which takes place Friday, May 10 at Lincoln-Way East. Senior John Schubert placed first in the high bar (9.75), second in the floor (9.3), pommel horse (8.6), vault (9.1) and all-around (53.8) and third

in the parallel bars (8.9) and will be competing at state this weekend in all those events. Junior Strahinja Sopcic will be competing at state in the still rings (1st, 9.5), parallel bars (2nd, 9.2), pommel horse (3rd, 8.4), all-around (3rd, 52.3) and floor (5th, 9.1). Junior Thomas Brethauer is headed to state in the still rings after taking fourth (8.6). Devonte Smith was an atlarge qualifier in the floor (8.7), Renald Daemicke qualified in the horizontal bar (7.25), Sopcic also qualified in the horizontal bar (7.25) and vault (8.85) and Schubert was an atlarge qualifier in the still rings (8.15). Downers South’s Zachary Cipra was an at-large qualifier in the still rings (8.1), vault (8.85) and horizontal bar (7.9).

SOCCER Benet blew out Bishop McNamara 8-0. Goals were scored by Kate Hennessy (2), Meghan O’Hara, Jacquie Kaufman, Loretta Elder, Hannah Pfeiffer, Amanda Smairat and Gen Hamilton, while Christina Stopka got the shutout in goal. The Redwings also beat Marian Catholic 8-0 as goals were scored by Katie Baumann (2), O’Hara (2), Michelle Morefield, Amanda Kaiser, Hennessy and Elder. The Redwings bested Fenwick 1-0 on a goal by Kaiser, with Emma Hlavin getting the shutout in goal. •Downers South took down

TAYLOR Continued from page 11 context afterwards. To him, the win was more important for postseason purposes than it was for bragging rights. “Chad and I get along so well and (Downers South assistant) coach (Paul Parpet) coaches football with those guys (at Downers North),” Orel said. “It’s such a friendly thing, from a coach’s standpoint, and I think the kids like each other, too. I think it’s important from the standpoint that we’re in the same sectional. With both of us having

Morton 6-1. Goals were scored by Emily Wauer (3), Mia Leon, Kelly McCarthy and Caitlyn Buorngiorno. The Mustangs (11-7-1, 5-0) topped Leyden 4-0 behind goals by Stephanie Zurales, Wauer, Kelly Stapleton and Nicole Janowiak.

BASEBALL •Zack Burdi was 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI in Downers South’s 17-0 win over Proviso East. Danny Mayer belted two home runs. The Mustangs beat Hinsdale Central 5-2 behind Burdi’s pitching, as he allowed one earned run in six innings, striking out 10. Brian Glowicki pitched a scoreless seventh for the save. Burdi and Kevin Raher (2 doubles, 2 RBI) each had a pair of hits, while Matt Zinnecker had a double and two RBI. Downers South got four hits and two RBI from Burdi in an 11-6 loss to Willowbrook. In the second game the Mustangs won 11-4 as Burdi and Mike Mule each had a pair of hits, while Zac Taylor, Zinnecker, Joe Vattimo and Mule each had two RBI. •Connor Hickey was 2-for-2 for Benet in a 12-2 loss to Joliet Catholic. The Redwings got revenge the following day with an 8-7 win in eight innings. Hickey was 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI, while Joe Giuffre was 3-for-4. Scott Taylor contributed

such as good season, it becomes kind of a seeding game.” “Every game, there’s importance in how we go about our business,” Isaacson said.“We don’t look any further than who you’re playing today. They’re all important games from what we do a on a daily basis. It shows you where you’re at and tells you what things you need to continue to do. “They’re a good ballclub and they did a nice job on the mound. When they had the opportunity they took advantage. Unfortunately today, the better team won. That’s what it comes down to.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Benet softball gears up for postseason By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

A year ago, the Benet Academy softball team had everything going for them on paper, with some of the most talented players in the state on their team, a No. 1 seed in the regional and their sights set on a state title. Unfortunately for the Redwings, they fell 1-0 in the regional final to No. 9 seed Neuqua Valley. This season, Benet again has a talented team and again has one of the best offenses in the state, but the mind set this season is different than it was a year ago, which they hope will improve their chances at their ultimate goal. “Our motto this year is to just to focus on it one game at a time,” said senior slugger Maeve McGuire.“Last year we thought so hard about state and we wanted to go to state so bad. This year, we are looking at each game and stay regimented and not think of a fantasy. We will look at the end if we get there.”

Their new attitude, coupled with the team’s talent makes them a contender to get to the state finals this season. In fact, Benet head coach Jerry Schilf said the potent offense has not even been the best part of the team thus far. “Defensively, we have been playing very well all season and (pitcher) Emily (York) has been doing a good job of keeping us in games. So far, our defense has been the most consistent.” York agrees that the defense has made her feel relaxed in the circle this season. “I have confidence in my whole defense and I know that they will make plays,” York said. “I know that I can challenge hitters more knowing that. The team really makes me relaxed and they let me know that they are. I don’t want to give up a lot of runs, but it makes my job so much easier knowing the offense can score and if they are hitting the ball, our defense can make the plays for me.” Schiff said that as the team plays

more games, he looks for that offense to get even better. “Playing more often will really help us get our bats more together,” Schiff said.“We have a lot of kids that other teams have to be concerned about. The bottom of our lineup can hit and they have been doing a good job. When the top of our lineup gets on base, we are dangerous.” McGuire said hitting is more than just contagious for the Redwings, it is more like it is infectious. “We really like to hit,” she said. “We like to hit as a team, we don’t like to just have one person doing the hitting.We are always cheering for each other.” Schiff said the team just has to keep playing how they have all season and keep the consistency the remaining part of the schedule. “We have to be prepared every game,” he said. “The kids always play hard.” Follow Mark @2Mark_My_ Words mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Stephanie Abello is batting .593 on the year with 10 homers for Benet.

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BASEBALL Average Danny Mayer, Downers South Charlie Donovan, Westmont Tyler Butler, Plainfield South Max Brozovich, Minooka Zac Taylor, Downers South Ryan Schlicher, Westmont Rick Salazar, Plainfield South Troy Southard, Downers North Cody Grosse, Joliet West Brian Hurley, Romeoville Jason Kenealy, Plainfield Central Josh Krueger, Romeoville Alex Galik, Downers South

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Hits Danny Mayer, Downers South Ryan Schlicher, Westmont Charlie Donovan, Westmont Max Brozovich, Minooka Josh Krueger, Romeoville Zac Taylor, Downers South Neal Tyrell, Minooka Tyler Butler, Plainfield South Rick Salazar, Plainfield South Jason Kenealy, Plainfield Central John McNulty, Plainfield South Victor Garcia, Plainfield South Zack Burdi, Downers South Troy Southard, Downers North Runs Ryan Schlicher, Westmont

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Charlie Donovan, Westmont Zac Taylor, Downers South Neal Tyrell, Minooka Jean Pietrzak, Westmont Tyler Butler, Plainfield South Mike Torres, Romeoville Joe Carnagio, Minooka Zack Burdi, Downers South Connor Kopach, Downers North RBI Danny Mayer, Downers South Charlie Donovan, Westmont Derek Bangert, Lockport John McNulty, Plainfield South Max Brozovich, Minooka Jean Pietrzak, Westmont Tyler Butler, Plainfield South Josh Krueger, Romeoville John Kelly, Westmont Zach Moran, Westmont Doubles Max Brozovich, Minooka Josh Krueger, Romeoville Charlie Donovan, Westmont Danny Mayer, Downers South John McNulty, Plainfield South Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Zac Taylor, Downers South Dion Ursino, Notre Dame Troy Southard, Downers North HR Derek Bangert, Lockport John McNulty, Plainfield South Joe Carnagio, Minooka ERA Cody Pazik, Niles West Kyle Colletta, Niles West Eric Duzan, Lockport Lucas Fisher, Downers North Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook Josh Mitchell, Minooka Patrick Dillon, Notre Dame Jean Pietrzak, Westmont Josh Krueger, Romeoville Strikeouts Josh Mitchell, Minooka Trevor Henderson, Plainfield South Jake Herron, Joliet West Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central

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Jean Pietrzak, Westmont Brian Hurley, Romeoville Steve Waldrop, Bolingbrook Nick Rana, Plainfield Central Wins Ryan McQueen, Plainfield South Lucas Fisher, Downers North Jean Pietrzak, Westmont Jake Herron, Joliet West Zach Moran, Westmont Trevor Henderson, Plainfield South Evan Martens, Lockport Troy Southard, Downers North Greg Pietrzak, Westmont

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Average Rosa Gonzalez, Joliet Central Marissa Panko, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Carolyn Nojiri, Downers North Maeve McGuire, Benet Courtney Grasz, Resurrection Emily Bernath, Resurrection Ashley Beck, Romeoville Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Summer Stitt, Lisle Sarah Benavides, Resurrection Breanne Sobotks, Resurrection Kelsey Smith, Minooka Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Emily York, Benet Hits Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Breanne Sobotks, Resurrection Marissa Panko, Benet Carolyn Nojiri, Downers North Kristine Bourg, Joliet West Stephanie Abello, Benet Regan Carmichael, Maine South Joy Treasure, Joliet West Carly Dundee, Lockport Rosa Gonzalez, Joliet Central Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Runs Kristine Bourg, Joliet West Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central

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Marissa Panko, Benet 28 Jennifer Ames, Joliet West 28 Carly Dundee, Lockport 28 Maeve McGuire, Benet 24 RBI Stephanie Abello, Benet 38 Kate Moriarity, Resurrection 30 Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 29 Courtney Grasz, Resurrection 27 Emily Eichholzer, Joliet Central 26 Julianne Rurka, Benet 26 Maeve McGuire, Benet 26 Breanne Sobotks, Resurrection 25 Jennifer Ames, Joliet West 24 Marissa Panko, Benet 23 Doubles Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 10 Nina Maggio, Plainfield East 10 Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport 9 Alora O’Malley-Molk, Plainfield East 8 CC Budzynski, Maine South 8 Skyler Poel, Westmont 8 Maeve McGuire, Benet 8 Emily York, Benet 8 HR Stephanie Abello, Benet 10 Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 7 Jennifer Ames, Joliet West 7 Alyssa Mannucci, Plainfield South 6 Kelsey Gockman, Downers North 5 ERA Elaine Heflin, Downers North 0.62 Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 1.09 Emma Carter, Lockport 1.75 Summer Stitt, Lisle 1.79 Strikeouts Elaine Heflin, Downers North 168 Jenna Christie, Maine South 137 Kristen Skala, Westmont 126 Summer Stitt, Lisle 90 Wins Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 15-2 Emily York, Benet 12-2 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South 12-4 Elaine Heflin, Downers North 11-3 Summer Stitt, Lisle 9

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Goals Skyler Tomko, Lisle Jill Hetfleisch, Minooka Alli Curry, Maine South Ashley Handwork, Plainfield North Michelle Morefield, Benet Vicki Tirovolas, Niles West Lacey Clarida, Lockport Ashleigh Zurek, Lisle Nicole Janowiak, Downers South Assists Alli Curry, Maine South Ashleigh Zurek, Lisle Ashley Handwork, Plainfield North Ava Porlier, Downers South

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Assists Jordan Pawlicki, Downers South Jordan Moy, Niles West Phil Hannon, Minooka Blocks Austin Adank, Downers South Nick Timreck, Downers South Jordan Hanek, Downers South Malik Walker, Minooka Will Tischler, Downers South Kills Brian Lyman, Joliet West Mike O’Neill, JCA Matt Svetlecich, Minooka Tom Poznanski, Plainﬁeld Central Eli Gelfand, Niles West Sebastian Ahn, Niles West Nick Timreck, Downers South Digs Tyler Zowalski, Downers South David DeMarco, Downers South

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Lisle’s Ventrella tosses no-hitter vs. Seneca Alex Ventrella threw a nohitter and struck out 12 while leading Lisle’s baseball team to a 4-0 victory over visiting Seneca on April 29. Ventrella faced the minimum of 21 batters. Only an error kept him from pitching a perfect game. Ryan Van Volkenburg provided Ventrella with all the offense he would need, driving in two runs with a homer and double. Bailey Welch also had an RBI. The Lions traveled to Seneca the next day and took advantage of a six-run seventh inning for a 10-1 triumph. Van Volkenburg continued Lisle’s mound dominance, pitching six innings and striking out 11. Cliff Krause singled twice and had two RBIs, and Kevin Coppin doubled and singled. Ventrella, Welch, Brian Czyl, Adam Grego, Billy Loconsole and Adam Sokolowski each drove in runs. Lisle committed seven errors on May 1, yet out-slugged Aurora Christian, 11-10, as Grego went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Four Lisle

hitters finished with two hits: Czyl, Krause (double), Ventrella and Kevin Coppin. Krause drove in three runs and Coppin two. Jake Oard also had two RBIs. Czyl pitched the seventh and struck out all three batters he faced for the save. The Lions routed Luther North, 15-5, in a nonconference game May 2 that went five innings. Coppin (two hits), Van Volkenburg (double, single), Grego (double, single) and Oard knocked in two runs apiece. Loconsole also doubled with an RBI. Czyl, Krause, Ventrella and Jordan Herman had RBIs as well. Krause, the Lions’ starter, picked up the victory. •Westmont posted consecutive victories over Coal City in a home-and-home series, winning 9-4 on April 29 and prevailing in a 15-13 slugfest the following day at Coal City. Jean Pietrzak went the distance in the first game with nine strikeouts. Ryan Schlicher’s first career varsity home run, a

two-run shot, was one of three hits he had on the day. Danny Dwyer, Tommy Franczak and Robert Kokoszka chipped in with an RBI each. At Coal City, the Sentinels opened up a 10-3 lead and held off their hosts. Zach Moran notched a save in relief of winning pitcher Greg Pietrzak, who also doubled and had an RBI. Schlicher again came up big at the plate, with a triple, two singles and three RBI.Adam Berg and Charlie Donovan (double, two RBI) also had three hits apiece. Dwyer, Kokoszka and Jean Pietrzak each had two hits and an RBI. The Sentinels plated nine runs in the first inning and pounded Peotone, 14-0, on May 1. Moran tossed a two-hitter over five innings to get the win. Franczak and Greg Pietrzak posted three RBIs each, while Kelly went 3-for3 with two RBIs. Donovan hit a double and single and drove in two runs. Kokoszka added two hits and an RBI. Westmont won its sixth game

in a row—and 11th in its last 12 games—holding off ReedCuster, 4-2, on May 3. Dwyer, Andrew Rosol and Jean Pietrzak combined for a solid mound effort, with Pietrzak (6-1) getting the win in relief. Schlicher hit a double and two singles, Moran singled twice, and Franczak doubled and had two RBIs.

SOFTBALL Lisle hosted Seneca on April 29 in an I-8 game that was tied 5-5 after seven innings. The matchup ended up going 12 innings; Seneca scored three runs in the top of the inning, and Lisle rallied with two in their half of the 12th, yet lost, 8-7. Kelly Urban (RBI) and Kristina Fernette both doubled and singled. Summer Stitt, Abby Tarasewicz and Isabella Daly had three-hit games; each also drove in a run. Erin Johnson singled twice and had an RBI, and Stitt was tagged with the loss despite going all 12 innings and fanning 13.

•Westmont began last week suffering consecutive shutout losses. The Sentinels fell to Coal City, 2-0, on April 29 and then to Peotone, 3-0, May 1. Westmont was limited to four hits against Coal City, but losing pitcher Kristen Skala was just as effective, holding the Coalers to four hits while striking out 12 and allowing one earned run. Susie Sternard (double and single) collected two of Westmont’s four hits. Skala (10 strikeouts) again took the mound vs. Peotone, and this time around the Sentinels managed just two hits. The Sentinels got into a slugfest with Reed-Custer May 3, overcoming an 11-7 deficit with three runs in the sixth and three in the seven to win, 13-11. Maria Prete led Westmont’s 15hit attack with a 4-for-4 day that included two triples and six RBI. Claire Conneely also went 4-for5 and had an RBI. Winning pitcher Skala doubled, singled and drove in three, and Stenard knocked in two runs.

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Front Row Motorsports 1, 2 at ‘Dega In the type of stunning victory that has typified racing at Talladega Superspeedway since its inception, David Ragan led an extraordinary 1-2 finish for Front Row Motorsports, which had never won a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race before Sunday. David Gilliland pushed Ragan, his teammate, to the lead on the final circuit in a green-white checkered-flag finish that took Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 four laps

past its scheduled distance of 188 laps. Gilliland came home second, followed by pole sitter Carl Edwards, Michael Waltrip and series leader Jimmie Johnson. As Ragan put it, two Davids beat the Goliaths of NASCAR racing in one of the sport’s most unlikely finishes ever. Ragan’s victory followed a massive wreck that took the race to overtime--and to near-darkness, in what truly was truly was a

Talladega night. In fact, NASCAR gave the drivers a chance to change their tinted visors for clear ones during the final caution. Afterwards, Ragan tried to put the win in perspective. “I can only imagine what it felt like back in 1988 when Mark Martin got that first win for Jack Roush or when Geoff Bodine won that first race for Hendrick Motorsports,” said Ragan, who scored his only Sprint Cup win

at Daytona in July 2011, his last season with Jack Roush.“I’m sure it was just as special. “A lot of these guys have been to Victory Lane in the Sprint Cup Series and late model racing, short tracks, ARCA – all kinds of series – but to do it here at Talladega in 2013, like I said, it’s a true David vs. Goliath story. I couldn’t be more proud to play my own role.” Ragan restarted 10th and

Gilliland 11th for the final twolap sprint. As the cars raced into Turn 1, they were barely visible from the frontstretch grandstand, but the teammates managed to find each other on the track. For the first time in NASCAR’s new Gen-6 car, Gilliland pushed another car through the corners-to the amazement of Edwards, whose jaw dropped in the postrace news conference as Gilliland described the final two laps.

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CHICAGOLAND APPEARENCES

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David Ragan, driver of the No.34 Farm Rich Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett and Riverton, Ill., native Justin Allgaier will join fans to celebrate the kick-off of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in Chicagoland Speedway’s Turn 4 Club this September. Allgaier is scheduled to appear with fans on Saturday, Sept. 14, prior to the Dollar General 300 Powered by Coca-Cola with Jarrett appearing on Sunday, Sept. 15, before the GEICO 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race. Jarrett began his NASCAR career in 1982 and went on to win 32 Sprint Cup Series races over his career, including three Daytona 500’s and two Brickyard 400’s. Allgaier, who pilots the No. 31 Brandt car, currently ranks 4th in the NASCAR Nationwide Series point standings, finishing in the top 10 in four of his first six races this season. The Turn 4 Club is a premium, all-inclusive, viewing area located outside of the track in turn 4. It features an indoor hospitality area and an elevated, outdoor close-to-the-action seat with a direct view down pit road.Admission to the Turn 4 Club also includes Pit and Infield Fan Zone Experience passes, driver appearances, V.I.P. parking and a climate-controlled environment.The Turn 4 Club will open with the gates, and will remain open through the event’s conclusion. Tickets start at $395, and are available for Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15, or a weekend package.

2012 Sprint Cup Series 1) Jimmie Johnson 383 2) Carl Edwards -41 3) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. -59 4) Clint Bowyer -67 5) Brad Keselowski -69 6) Kasey Kahne -84 7) Aric Almirola -90 8) Paul Menard -93 9) Kyle Busch -98 10) Greg Biffle -103 11) Matt Kenseth -104 12) Kevin Harvick -107

2013 Nationwide Series 1) Sam Hornish, Jr. . 2) Regan Smith 3) Austin Dillon 4) Justin Allgaier 3) Brian Scott

2013 Arron’s 499 finishers 1) David Ragan 2) David Gilliland 3) Carl Edwards 4) Michael Waltrip 5) Jimmie Johnson 6) Regan Smith 7) Martin Truex Jr. 8) Matt Kenseth 9) Scott Speed 10) Aric Almirola 11) Jeff Gordon 12) David Stremme 13) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 14) Marcos Ambrose 15) Brad Keselowski 16) Dave Blaney 17) Dale Earnhardt Jr. 18) Clint Bowyer 19) Josh Wise 20) Bobby Labonte

THE BUGLE MAY 8, 2013

Business & Real Estate

What are essentials for 3 to 6 months of expenses? Dear Dave, I’m following your plan, and currently I have $14,000 in my emergency fund.What are essentials for three to six months of expenses? Brian Dear Brian, Basically, you should ask yourself this question:What would it take to operate my household for a month? There are several different things that could be classified as “essentials,” but if you take those things and multiply the number by three, four, five or six, you’ll see how much money you need to have a fully loaded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses.This is Baby Step 3 in my plan. Some people get really technical about exactly how many months of expenses they need to save in this range.And that’s okay.You can take a little time to evaluate things before moving on to Baby Step 4, which is investing 15 percent of your household income into

Roth IRAs and other pre-tax retirement plans. Believe me, it’s a great feeling to have a big pile of cash sitting there just for a rainy day.You don’t want to go nuts and make it so big that you sacrifice retirement or other important aspects of your life, but after a point you shouldn’t be too concerned whether you have three months or six months of expenses—or somewhere in between—saved just for emergencies. Having a nice emergency fund, along with no debt, creates a wonderful sense of financial peace! —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. Follow Dave on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Time to end the gravy train for ‘special’ employee Q. I have an employee on my team who is charming and always trying to get me to give him extra goodies. He wants extra time with me, special treatment or for me to bend the rules for him. I’m exhausted trying to manage him. How do I let him know his gravy train is over? A. Let him know the gravy train is over by helping him realize he is in the workplace and not part of a family where he is the indulged or neglected child. Many adults came from homes in which they either got way too much or way too little from their parents. Both types of adults will expect their bosses (workplace parents) will bend over backwards to make them feel special. If you were raised by people who treated you as a little prince or princess, you go out into the world absolutely expecting

the rest of the world to follow suit. If your parents neglected you, you may go out into the world feeling the world now has to make up for the early deprivation you experienced. Most bosses don’t know employee project parenting issues on them and they don’t see this problem coming at all. If you are a manager or supervisor, welcome to the reality of workplace parenting. No one told you that being a leader in a company will mean every employee will paint their unfinished issues with their parents on your face. If you consider all the weird behavior you’ve seen in employees, the fact they see you as mom or dad may start to make a lot of sense. The problem is you are their boss not their parent. If you want to end these irrational employee expectations you need to see what is happening.You then need to be able and willing to disappoint your employees. Next time your employee charmingly cajoles you to bend a rule, make sure you are in private, repeat back the request, state that you know this will be disappointing and you can no longer bend the rules for them. Now the hard part:Walk away and let your employee look heartbroken or angry. Yes, you’ll feel like a jerk, but no one can be effective in the workplace without repeatedly disappointing other people’s unreasonable demands. The trouble with the gravy train you’ve provided for your “special” employee is that no amount of special treatment can fill his black hole of entitlement. No matter what you’ve done

or will do, he will simply keep increasing his demands. If it helps, realize he does this with everyone not just you. Next time you have an employee who nicely asks you to break the rules, realize you’ve received a ticket for the entitlement gravy train again. Don’t RSVP by breaking the rules even once. If you have other employees that never ask for a favor and honestly once in a blue moon make a request, feel free to accommodate them. Just make sure you communicate you’ll only do this once. You’ll build loyalty from them without changing their normal expectations. No matter what an awesome manager you are, it is beyond the scope of your job description to parent an employee. Even a good psychotherapist recognizes a big part of their job is to let clients know the psychotherapist is not their mommy. You can empathize with an employee who has been given too much or too little without perpetuating their distorted view of the world. One of the richest opportunities in the workplace is to grieve our unrealistic expectations of reality so we can be effective. Give your entitled employee a chance to grieve, do the job or find another manager to be his mommy.

Last word(s) Q. One of my customers is always finding ways I fail him. I keep explaining what I’m doing but it doesn’t help. Is there a more effective response? A. Yes, simply ask him what he wants next time he complains. No one cares about your explanations; they only care about getting what they want.

THE BUGLE MAY 8, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WMC4, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WMC4 PLAINTIFF VS HECTOR FLORES PEREZ; MARIA PINEDA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 1610 7625 WOODRIDGE DRIVE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 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 March 7, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 18, 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. 08-26-407-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7625 WOODRIDGE DRIVE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $253,830.50. 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.atty-pierce. 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 #PA1103004 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I528953

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, PLAINTIFF vs. BENJAMIN RADCLIFF; MARIA RADCLIFF; FARMINGDALE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 5249 Address: 8704 Conventry Dr. Woodridge, Illinois 60517 Judge Gibson 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 February 20, 2013, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on June 18, 2013 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 8704 Conventry Dr., Woodridge, Illinois 60517 P.I.N.: 10-06-105-012 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $313,695.37 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 3685. Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 3685 DuPage County No.: 182011

Published 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

I513991 Published 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY- WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Antanas Sereiva; Ligija Sereiviene; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Prentiss Creek Homes Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 11CH2467 Property Address: 2231 Midhurst Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on September 13, 2012, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 4, 2013 , commencing at 10:00 am, at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 2231 Midhurst Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 P.I.N.: 08-24-208-004 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $275,681.04 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments fo the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Anthony Porto at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60563 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I527463 Published 4/24, 5/1, 5/8

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB PLAINTIFF VS DON ROSENBERGER A/K/A DON A. ROSENBERGER; WENDY ROSENBERGER A/K/A WENDY L ROSENBERGER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 002905 3038 EVERGLADE AVENUE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 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 February 28, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 4, 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. 08-26-413-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3038 EVERGLADE AVENUE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: RED BRICK SINGLE FAMILY RANCH WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $233,164.32. 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 #PA1211655 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I524998 Published 4/24, 5/1, 5/8

THE BUGLE MAY 8, 2013

THE BUGLE MAY 8, 2013 LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB PLAINTIFF VS DON ROSENBERGER A/K/A DON A. ROSENBERGER; WENDY ROSENBERGER A/K/A WENDY L ROSENBERGER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 002905 3038 EVERGLADE AVENUE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 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 February 28, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 4, 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: LOT 173 IN WOODRIDGE, UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1958 AS DOCUMENT 906508, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-26-413-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3038 EVERGLADE AVENUE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: RED BRICK SINGLE FAMILY RANCH WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $233,164.32. 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 #PA1211655 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I524998

11CH2467 Property Address: 2231 Midhurst Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on September 13, 2012, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 4, 2013 , commencing at 10:00 am, at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, towit: LOT 16 IN PRENTISS CREEK UNIT NO. II, A SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2231 Midhurst Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 P.I.N.: 08-24-208-004 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $275,681.04 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments fo the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Anthony Porto at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60563 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax)

Published 4/24, 5/1, 5/8

I527463 Published 4/24, 5/1, 5/8

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WMC4, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006WMC4 PLAINTIFF VS HECTOR FLORES PEREZ; MARIA PINEDA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 1610 7625 WOODRIDGE DRIVE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 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 March 7, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 18, 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: LOT 302 IN WOODRIDGE UNIT NUMBER 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 25 AND 26, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 16, 1959 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 944060, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TAX NO. 08-26-407-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7625 WOODRIDGE DRIVE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $253,830.50. 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 #PA1103004 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, PLAINTIFF vs. BENJAMIN RADCLIFF; MARIA RADCLIFF; FARMINGDALE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 5249 Address: 8704 Conventry Dr. Woodridge, Illinois 60517 Judge Gibson 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 February 20, 2013, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on June 18, 2013 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 595 IN GALLAGHER AND HENRY’S FARMINGDALE VILLAGE UNIT 8, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 4, 1985 AS DOCUMENT R85-42124, IN DUPAGE COUNTY ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 8704 Conventry Dr., Woodridge, Illinois 60517 P.I.N.: 10-06-105-012 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $313,695.37 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 3685. Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 3685 DuPage County No.: 182011

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News Nestroy, Kalinoski Wedding Announcement On a beautiful spring day, Samantha Kalinoski (daughter of Ron and Jeanne Kalinoski) and Michael Nestroy (son of Linda and Ben Nestroy) were united in marriage at the Fox Valley Country Club in North Aurora, Ill., May 4, 2013. The Maid of Honor was Christina Kalinoski and the Best Man was David Stodola. The bride and groom met and graduated from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill. Samantha received her BA in Family Consumer Nutritional Sciences and her MA in Elementary Education from National-Louis University, Lisle Ill. Michael received his BS in Computer Science and his MS in Management Information Systems from Northern Illinois University.

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Samantha is an Associate Claim Representative working at The Hartford Insurance Company and Michael is

a Senior Systems Engineer working at Computer Science Corporation. They currently reside in Aurora, Ill.

THE BUGLE MAY 8, 2013