Downers Grove 10-02-13 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

Vol. 5 No. 44

Author Veronica Roth shares her story

Can Transform You

The “Divergent” book series, written by Veronica Roth (left) , will be made available in local public libraries.

f the buzz around the newest young adult “Divergent” series proves true, fans of the “Hunger Games” will have a new hero to follow, taking the role of girl heroine to a different level set in a world unlike any other. Chicago author Veronica Roth has spent the last few years in a whirlwind, wrapped around the success of the New York Times Best-Selling “Divergent” trilogy. The first book published in 2011 is set to hit the movie screen in March 2014, and what is being called one of the most highly anticipated books of its genre, the third book,“Allegiant,” will be released Oct. 22. Teens and adults alike are captivated by the series, with fanfare spreading just as fast, or possibly faster than the “Hunger Games,” much to Roth’s own awe.“Divergent” also has landed on the Illinois’ Reads list, which promotes reading books by Illinois authors. Voyager Media – publishers of the

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News

Grady becomes first female police chief By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Since it was incorporated as a village in 1959, Woodridge has never had a woman at the head of its police department. That changedThursday evening when the Woodridge Village Board unanimously approved the appointment of Gina Grady to become the village’s first female chief of police. “Today is another step in her career, where she has demonstrated her leadership capacity, her loyalty and dedication to the police department,” Woodridge Village Administrator Kathleen Rush said during Thursday’s swearingin ceremony.“She will be a great asset to the community, and we welcome her as the chief of police.” However, Grady, who spoke after her appointment, made it clear that this moment was not just about her. In what has typically been viewed as a maledominated profession, Grady

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Family, friends and village officials applaud after Gina Grady was sworn in Thursday evening as Woodridge’s first female police chief.

recognized the significance of her appointment for female law enforcement personnel everywhere. “My daughters know that

there are not many females in this position,” Grady said. “They probably have the only mom in school who’s a police officer, and I can’t tell you how many days that they are proud to introduce me to somebody or have me accompany them to school.”

The Bureau of Justice Statistics placed the percentage of female officers in local police departments at 12 percent in 2007. Of the 800,000 full-time law enforcement officers in the country, women represent approximately 100,000 of

those positions. The percentage of women at the head of the nearly 18,00 law enforcement agencies in the United States is much lower, slightly more than 1 percent. “I just wanted to be a good role model to not only my kids but the other kids in the community that I get an opportunity to interact with,” Grady said. “They can see that a female can succeed no matter what profession it is they go in to. Grady has been serving as acting police chief since her predecessor Ken Boehm retired from the position in August. Before Thursday’s appointment, Grady served as the deputy chief of the Woodridge Police Department since 2005. “I’m very excited for this opportunity to serve the citizens in this capacity,” Grady said. “I’ve worked for 27 years to reach this point, and now I get to serve them and I couldn’t be more honored to do that.” Grady began her career in law enforcement as a patrol officer in Woodridge in 1986. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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Downers Grove man charged in fatal DUI A Downers Grove man has been charged in a fatal DUI crash early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a passenger in his vehicle. William Decero, 49, of 5425 Washington Street appeared in bond court Tuesday morning in front of Judge Elizabeth Sexton who set bail at $750,000 with 10 percent to apply. Police allege that Decro and Thomas Fitzsimons, 48, of Hinsdale, were traveling on Spring Road just south of 31st Street in Oak Brook at approximately 12:04 a.m. Sunday morning. Decero, who was driving Fitzsimons’ vehicle, lost control of the vehicle, swerved off the road and crashed the vehicle into a wooded area, a DuPage County States Attorney press release states. Following a 911 call from a neighbor, authorities from the Oak Brook Police Department arrived at the scene and found both men still in the vehicle. Both men had been wearing their seatbelts. Fitzsimons was pronounced dead at the scene and Decero was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries. “Once again we see the tragic consequences of an alleged drunk driver,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. “Drunk driving crashes are 100% avoidable. The next time you or someone you know is considering getting behind the wheel of their car after

they have been drinking, search the Internet for images of the consequences of drunk driving and ask yourself ‘is this how I want to end the evening or possibly my life? “Our condolences go out to Mr. Fitzsimons’ family and friends who are now grieving their loss,” Berlin added. “I would like to thank the Oak Brook Police Department for their quick response to this crash. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Rob Willis and Tim Diamond for their extended efforts on this case.” Decero was released from the hospital Monday afternoon and immediately taken into custody. He has been charged with one count of Aggravated DUI Involving Death, a Class 2 Felony punishable by up to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. An investigation into the crash revealed that Decero allegedly had a blood alcohol content above the legal limit of 0.08. “This is a tragedy that strikes all communities all too often,” Oak Brook Police Chief James Kruger said. “We appreciate the support from State’s Attorney Berlin and the Felony Investigative Assistance Team Major Crash Reconstruction Team for their assistance to our responding officers and detectives.” Decero’s next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.

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Joe Kumkoski, owner of Westbrook Market, is worried a new Mariano’s grocery store will threaten his business.

Local grocery store owner wary of proposed Mariano’s development By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

An ordinance giving preliminary approval for a new Mariano’s grocery store unanimously passed the Westmont Village Board during their Sept. 19 meeting. But not everyone is happy about the proposed development. Joe Kumkoski, owner of Westbrook Market, has been in business in the village for 10 years. His store, located at 10 W. 63rd St., is less than 1,000 feet from the proposed Mariano’s location, and Kumkoski said the added competition could spell the end of his family business. “I am not immune to competition, but I am concerned that with this plan, I will not be allowed to compete on en even playing field,” Kumkoski told the Village Board. The first Mariano’s opened in 2010 in Arlington Heights, and the company has since expanded into a regional grocery chain with 11 Chicagoland locations. Kumkoski is concerned construction of a new 71,000-square-foot grocery store adjacent to his business would undermine his current customer base. The Westmont Village Board disagreed with Kumkoski’s assessment, saying the added competition will benefit the community and may help attract additional customers from the surrounding area. “It’s not government’s role to limit competition,” Westmont Trustee Sue Senicka said. “We have to look at what’s good for the entire community,

and this is a very sound and good decision for Westmont.” She added that the construction of a Mariano’s could benefit Westbrook Market by forcing its owners to work harder at maintaining its clientele. Speaking from the perspective of a small-business owner, trustee Steve Nero said the competition helps keep companies “on their toes.” He added that the clientele of both stores will benefit from the new Mariano’s location. “I think this is such a positive improvement for not just our village, but for villages around us,” Nero said.“I’m like the rest of the board; I’m in full support of this project.” However, Kumkoski said the overall impact will be detrimental to his business and the livelihoods of his 65 employees. The Village Board approved an ordinance at its Sept. 19 meeting granting Bradford Real Estate, which has constructed six previous Mariano’s locations, site and landscaping approval to construct the store; a zoning code variance to increase the number of allowable signs to three to allow two wall signs and one ground sign; a special use permit to operate temporary open air, sidewalk, or tent sales; a preliminary plat of subdivision to combine two parcels; and a parking stall size waiver. The project will be on the Oct. 17 Village Board agenda, and final approval could be made during that meeting. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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Kentucky couple dies in Bolingbrook plane crash By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The National Transportation Safety Board who is now in charge of the investigation were on the scene Thursday and Friday gathering evidence from the Sept 25 plane crash that took the

lives of a Kentucky couple. No black box was found, but enough material was found to complete an investigation said NTSB Spokesman Keith Holloway. “Unfortunately,our investigators deal with this kind of situation often. The fortunate aspect is that they are experienced and

knowledgeable in aircraft accident investigation and what may seem like a minimal amount of information to the general public can provide much information to them,” said Holloway. Holloway reported that investigators have not confirmed whether or not the plane was coming in too fast or not. “This is part of the many things we will be looking at during this investigation,” said Holloway. “It is possible we may have a preliminary report in the coming weeks. However, it can typically take about 12 to 18 months before a probable cause is determined.” The two killed in Sept. 25 plane crash at Lily Cache and Weber Road were a husband and wife team from Georgetown, Kentucky who were headed to a medical conference in Chicago. The pilot, Dr. Naranyah Venguswamy, 63, died of severe burns this morning at 5:45 a.m. after being airlifted to Loyola Medical Center. His wife, the only passenger died at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 25. Dr. Vengu, as he was known, worked at the Georgetown Community Hospital, for the past 27 years and his wife worked with him at the office of his practice. “He was an extraordinary surgeon who was an integral

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The two killed in Sept. 25 plane crash at Lily Cache and Weber Road were a husband and wife team from Georgetown, Kentucky

part of our medical staff and well respected by all,” said Cindy Wesley of the Georgetown Community Hospital. “Jay was here all the time and she was such a sweet lady.” Bolingbrook Police reported that the plane crashed at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday into a tree, light pole and then several vehicles near Chase Bank at Lily Cache and Weber Road, blocks away from the Bolingbrook Clow International Airport and near one of Bolingbrook’s busiest traffic intersections. Lt. Mike Rompa said it is believed that the plane, identified as a Cirrus SR20, was attempting to land at Clow Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration

reports the plane is heavily damaged and spent the evening examining the smoldering parts of the plane strewn about the Chase parking lot, where three vehicles were also completely torched. Crowds of onlookers stood by throughout the evening. Resident Marian Flattum who lives blocks away was saddened by the accident; never giving much thought to the planes the fly overhead daily. “They’re small planes, you never really think that such a crash would happen or cause so much damage,” said Flattum. The airport is a public general aviation airport that also provides flight instruction.

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CHOICE Continued from page 1 Bugle, Enterprise and Sentinel newspapers -- is encouraging its readers to investigate the full power of a good book. First published in May 2011, Roth’s debut novel was an instant bestseller and one of the most heralded debut novels of 2011. It landed on multiple yearend “Best Of” lists, including PublishersWeekly,School Library

Journal and National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, and was selected by Goodreads users as the Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Favorite Book of 2011. “Insurgent” followed, and its fan based increased with 4 million copies sold to date. “Allegiant,” the final book in the trilogy, will have an initial print run of 2 million copies. The “Divergent” series is based in a futuristic barren Chicago where society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the

cultivation of a particular virtue— Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful) and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day each year, all 16-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. Beginning Oct. 22, Roth will begin a North American tour to promote the release of “Allegiant,” with a sold out public appearance at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove, Oct. 26.

Upcoming ‘Divergent’ Community Events The “Divergent” series’ popularity by Veronica Roth is spurring midnight book parties, contests, and local libraries are readying themselves for an onslaught of reader interest. The Downer’s Grove Public Library will be hosting“Divergent” Trivia for Teens as part of its Illinois Reads program from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22, including a raffle for a ticket to hear Roth speak at the sold-out public appearance of Roth at the Tivoli Theater. In addition from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10, at the library, Diane Dillon, architectural historian from the Newberry Library, will discuss representations of Chicago’s architecture in literature, especially the “Illinois Reads” selection Divergent. Roth fans can stop inAnderson’s Bookshops in both Downers

Grove at 5112 Main St., and 123 West Jefferson in Naperville, to pre-order Allegiant and receive a number to attend a Book Release party beginning at 10:30 p.m., Mon. Oct. 21 with activities surrounding the book leading up to the midnight release.You must be pre-registered to attend party and receive book at release. “Allegiant is the final book in the hugely popular series,” said Mary Miller, librarian at Niles Public Library.“I can’t even keep copies of the previous two books in the series on the shelf.” Miller said that in the wake of the Hunger Games book series’ popularity there were many copycat books that came out, but that Roth’s Divergent series was able to distinct itself with its unique concept of using Chicago as a backdrop for a dystopian

society based around five different personality traits. The Niles, Park Ridge and Des Plaines public libraries all have the book on order and fans of the series can sign a checkout waitlist before the Oct. 22 release date. Jodie Nelson, Youth Services Assistant at the Plainfield Public Library is expecting a rush for the latest novel after continually placing the first two Roth novels on hold for its patrons. “It’s extremely popular,” said Nelson. “We can’t keep it on the shelves.” Similar story at the White Oak Library district serving Romeoville, Crest Hill and Lockport, where they will be promoting the series with a book display and “read alike” titles and an event planned for next spring during the movie release.

The Bugle had the opportunity to interview Roth, 24, who wrote the book as a college senior at Northwestern University, and discuss the success painted by a dystopian world: Q. You’ve been interviewed by countless national magazines. Rolling Stone called the series, “The next big thing.” Elle suggests you have surpassed Suzanne Collins. How did you get here? Were you at all prepared for its huge success? A. Not at all. That would have been pretty self-confident and arrogant. I was really surprised by how it all happened. I was focused and centered on the series, and I worked hard. I think that everything just fell into place. It was the early part of my senior year, and I was clueless about the process. I tried to get an agent and sent out a different manuscript. I’m glad, now, that no one ever wanted that manuscript, and I was inspired to write “Divergent.” When I first sent it, it didn’t work out. Q. How do you feel about your

books being taught in schools? A. It’s completely incredible. I just hope it’s something they want to read. I remember required reading as not always something the students actually want to read! Q. Why do you think your books resonate with so many? A. I am trying to figure that out. It’s difficult for me to step back because I am so deep into my work. I wanted to create a character for a young woman who overcame her fears and embarked on self-actualization. I put a lot emotion in it, and I think that comes through and is what people are feeling when they read it. Q. How do you keep young readers interested? A. It’s important. I think the best thing a young reader can do is read another book, be it mine or not. Popular or not. If I can help more of the population get practice in reading, I am just thrilled. See ROTH, page 18

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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.

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Silvia A. Sanchez, 36, 2045 Prentiss Drive, Downers Grove, was arrested at 9:23 a.m. Sept. 20 on Woodward and Oxnard for driving while licenses suspended and a warrant. Jasmin B. Simons, 34, 1498 Sommerfield, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the 1100 block of Ogden Avenue for theft. Jose Toricos, 27, 6707 Park Lane,Westmont, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. Sept. 20 on 75th and Woodward for no valid driver’s license. Vismantas Danyla, 32, 4258 Kedvale Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. Sept. 20 on Belmont and Prairie for DUI/ alcohol, blood alcohol content over .08 and no valid driver’s license.

Police Blotter 23 at the Hinsdale Police Department for possession of a controlled substance. Brandi Lee Otto, 36, 405 Austin St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 6:06 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Downers Grove Police Department for a warrant. Kenneth S. Mathis, 38, 1112 Curtiss, Downers Grove, was arrested at 9:42 a.m. Sept. 24 in the 1200 block of Warren Avenue for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Joey A. Benefiel, 28, 1059 Stockton Court, Aurora, was arrested at 1:52 p.m. Sept. 24 on 31st and Highland Avenue for DUI/ drugs and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Armando M. Dominguez, 27, 106 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, was arrested at 11:16 p.m. Sept. 24 on Ogden and Main for no valid driver’s license. Mary E. Fleming, 58, 1229 McKnight Drive, Bethel Park, was arrested at 11:36 p.m. Sept. 24 on Dunham and Palmer for DUI/alcohol.

Charles A. Serb, 23, 7600 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 1:50 a.m. Sept. 21 on Blanchard and Main for speeding, no insurance, DUI/alcohol and possession of cannabis.

Kelly Garcia, 35, 160 River St., Aurora, was arrested at 8:20 a.m. Sept. 25 on Main and Grant streets for driving while licenses revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Denorris M. Houston, 27, 10 S. 481 Ivy Lane, Willowbrook, was arrested at 8:28 a.m. Sept. 21 on Butterfield and Lloyd for no valid driver’s license and speeding.

William C. Russell, 41, 1417 Pinetree Drive, Naperville, was arrested at 12:21 p.m. Sept. 25 on Belmont Road and Burlington Avenue for driving while license suspended and expired registration.

Donald L. Isom, 56, 1585 Naperville Road, Naperville, was arrested at 9:23 a.m. Sept. 21 on Middaugh and Ogden Avenue for no valid driver’s license. Carol S. Dinucci, 53, 2534 Nelson, Westchester,was arrested at 1:44 p.m.Sept. 21 in the 300 block of Ogden Avenue for unlawful display of a registration sticker. Earl B.Reed-Washington,24,1316 Palisades Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 5:06 p.m. Sept. 21 on Butterfield and Highland for expired registration and driving while license suspended. Brian K. Kwilosz, 40, 1443 Baldwin Court, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. Sept. 21 on 63rd and Belmont for suspended license plates. Brayton J. Ratley, 29, 7306 Winthrop Way, Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Downers Grove Police Department for criminal trespass to residence. Daniel J. Plourde, 21, 705 Phillippa St., Hinsdale, was arrested at 5:22 p.m. Sept.

Julio A. Orjuela, 48, 4 Elmcreek, Elmhurst, was arrested at 2:02 p.m. Sept. 25 at 3300 Finley Road for retail theft. Raymond A. Sedlak, 52, 2 S. 670 Route 59, Warrenville, was arrested at 3:51 p.m. Sept. 25 in the 2900 block of Butterfield Road for driving while license suspended.

Westmont Sometime between 4:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and 2 a.m. Sept. 16, an unknown offender forced entry to an apartment in the 6700 block of Tudor Lane and stole a television. Total loss is $300. At approximately 7 p.m. Sept. 16, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of South Williams Street. Officers arrested Yoan Gonzales, male, age 23, of 6706 Alpine Lane #5,Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for disobeying a stop sign and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance.

At approximately 10:40 a.m. Sept. 17, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6000 block of South Cumnor Road. Officers arrested Rocco Pace, male, age 31, of 7852 Sprucewood Avenue, Woodridge, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 10:05 p.m. Sept. 18, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6500 block of South Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Guadalupe Garcia, male, age 32, of 6722 Park Lane #6, Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for illegal operation of sound amplification system. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 4:10 a.m. Sept. 18, officers responded to the 100 block of East Chicago Avenue for a complaint of battery. Officers arrested John McBride, male, age 35, of 115 East Ogden Ave. #21,Westmont, for theft and battery after he punched an employee of a business who refused to buy stolen property from him. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 10:50 p.m. Sept. 19, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0100 block of East Ogden Avenue. Officers arrested Brian Golchert, male, age 52, of 855 Pasquinelli Drive #322, Westmont, for driving under the influence. He was cited for speeding. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 8:30 a.m. Sept. 20, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0100 block of James Drive. Officers arrested Sushrutha LocharamPremkumar, female, age 29, of 821 South Williams St. #A406, Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. She was cited for speeding. She was released on her own recognizance. Sometime between 9 and 9:45 p.m. Sept. 20, an unknown offender threw rocks through two windows of a building in the 0100 block of East Chicago Avenue. Total damage is $1,500. Sometime between 10:20 and 10:30 p.m. Sept. 20, an unknown offender slashed two tires on a vehicle parked in the 300 block of North Wilmette Avenue. Total damage is $400. At approximately 6 a.m. Sept. 21, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Linden Avenue. Officers arrested Peter Mitoraj, male, age 20, of 1070 Stone Court, Naperville, for driving under the influence. He was cited for improper overtaking on the right, improper turn, and improper lane usage. He was released

on his own recognizance. At approximately 6:45 a.m. Sept. 22, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0100 block of East Burlington Avenue. Officers arrested Nelson Salazar, male, age 33, of 430 Wellington Lane, Bolingbrook, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for speeding. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 9:45 p.m. Sept. 22, officers responded to the 600 block of West 65th Street. Officers arrested Bridget Kelly, female, age 22, of 613 West 65th Street #5, Westmont, for theft after she stole items from a purse. She was released on her own recognizance.

Woodridge Four incidents of criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime overnight, Sept. 19 to Sept. 20, in the 2000 block of Country Club Drive. Unknown person keyed the exteriors of three passenger vehicles and one motorcycle. At approximately 6 p.m. Sept. 21, Lynn Tchuisse-Tcheukado, 23, 13 W. Quincy, Westmont, was charged with retail theft after removing items of clothing from Kohl’s, 1001 W. 75th St. At approximately 6:06 p.m. Sept. 21, a male juvenile, age 17, was charged with retail theft and assault, following an incident at Dominick’s, 2363 63rd St. At approximately 11:22 p.m. Sept. 21, Dean Mersch, 54, 45 Brookshire Court, Aurora, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, following a traffic accident in the 7800 block of Route 53. At approximately 2:23 a.m. Sept. 22,Willie Lewis, 26, 1435 Superior Street, Aurora, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, following a traffic stop on Route 53 at 71st street. A burglary and criminal damage to property occurred sometime between 8:15 p.m. Sept. 21 and 4 a.m. Sept. 22 at the Dunkin Donuts, 1920 87th St. Unknown person made entry into the business and removed a safe containing cash. At approximately 5 p.m. Sept. 25, Matthew McNeal, 19, 445 Prairie, Calumet City, was charged with criminal trespass to property, following a street stop in the 8100 block of Waterbury Court. At approximately 6:25 p.m. Sept. 26, Gardner Springfield,42,and Ramona Fields, 34, both of 114 65th St., Westmont, were charged with retail theft after removing bottles of liquor from Dominick’s, 2363 63rd St.

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OCTOBER 2 Darien Seniors Club. 12 p.m. at the Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Membership is not restricted to Darien residents. They enjoy refreshments, a business meeting and various program for a $15 annual membership fee.

OCTOBER 3 Savor the Flavor. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., join your friends and neighbors for Savor the Flavor, an opportunity to sample foods from over 20 area restaurants. The event will be held at Ashyana Banquets, located at 1620 75th Street in Downers Grove. Adults are $17 ($22 at the door) and children 12 and under are $5. Register here.

OCTOBER 4 Annual Woodridge Art Show. The annual October Woodridge Art Show will be on display all month at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Come and see what our talented residents have been working on. Friday, October 4, there will be a “meet

the artists” reception from 6 until 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. So come on in and talk to the artists. It is always fun and it’s a wonderful opportunity for the artists to share their ideas and techniques with everyone. Star Wars Read Weekend. At the Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Celebrate Star Wars at the library! Bring or wear something Star Wars related and get a sticker strip. Take the Star Wars Challenge and get a galactic prize. Live At Lincoln Center – Teen Concert. Come support your local musicians as local teen bands rock the Lincoln Center Auditorium.All bands performing receive a cut of the admission fee. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The concert is supervised by Park District staff. Interested in performing for a packed crown with local fans? Want to build your fan base? Take your chance to become a local legend, call (630) 963-1300.

Calendar On Golden Pond - Live Performance. 7 to 10 p.m. at Westview Hills Middle School. Originally performed for the LaGrange Repertory Theatre, which is now PVPN, this beautiful heartwarming story about growing up and growing old will be a reunion performance, with many who originally performed it, about four years ago. It is time to bring this favorite to Westmont for many more to enjoy. It’s time to go back. . . to On Golden Pond.

OCTOBER 5 Downtown Downers Grove Market. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Main St. Train Station, south parking lot near Burlington Avenue in Downers Grove. French-style market featuring local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more. Star Wars Read Weekend. At the Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Celebrate Star Wars! Bring or wear something Star Wars related and get a sticker strip.Take the Star Wars Challenge and get a galactic prize.

Paranormal Talk. 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, Downers Grove. The TnT Paranormal Investigators will discuss methods that are used to investigate alleged cases of paranormal or unexplained activity. The discussion will include methods for gathering data during an investigation, how the data is reviewed to determine if any paranormal data was captured, or if these experiences are natural/environmental, manmade, or indeed paranormal. The program is free for ages 10 years and up. Registration is required. For more information, call (630) 963-1300, or visit www.dgparks. org. On Golden Pond - Live Performance. 7 to 10 p.m. at Westview Hills Middle School. Originally performed for the LaGrange Repertory Theatre, which is now PVPN, this beautiful heartwarming story about growing up and growing old will be a reunion performance, with many who originally performed it, about four years ago. It is time to bring this favorite to Westmont for many more to enjoy. It’s time to go back. . . to On Golden Pond.

OCTOBER 6 Harvest Roast. The DuPage Friends of Extension will hold their Harvest Roast at the DuPage Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be lunch, vendors and Special Guests (i.e. Jennifer Brennan) and other fun activities. Proceeds will help support the community programs provided by the University of Illinois Extension in DuPage. Tickets include admission and lunch $15. For tickets, visit dupagefriendsofextension.webs. com or call Marilyn Joyner, 630534-6443. The Last Straw Fall Event. 12 to 4 p.m. at the Gregg House Museum and Garden & ADB.Bring the whole family and experience bales of fun at the Gregg House Museum on Sunday, October 6 from 12 Noon to 4:00 pm. You can make a scarecrow, meet a beekeepe, see an awesome animal program, make rope, participate in a fun interactive music time, create cool crafts, and play fun games. Don’t forget to try your hand at panning for gold or minerals (nominal fee). We’ll show you the trick to guarantee a “find”! There will also be a bake sale with lots of yummy homemade goodies!

On Golden Pond - Live Performance. 2 to 5 p.m. at Westview Hills Middle School. Originally performed for the LaGrange Repertory Theatre, which is now PVPN, this beautiful heartwarming story about growing up and growing old will be a reunion performance, with many who originally performed it, about four years ago. It is time to bring this favorite to Westmont for many more to enjoy. It’s time to go back. . . to On Golden Pond. Dana and Susan Robinson: Mountain Music. 2 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Dana and Susan Robinson are guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing, and harmonysinging interpreters of the American experience. They have a unique blend of contemporary songwriting and traditional Appalachian music. Lester School 5k. 9 to 11 a.m. at Lester School, 236 Indianapolis, Downers Grove. Join Lester parents, students and teachers for the 4th Annual Running of the Leopards 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Youth Race, supporting the Lester PTA. For more information and to register, visit www. runningoftheleopards.com.

OCTOBER 9 Night at the Firehouse. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.at Fire Station #5,6701 S. Main St., Downers Grove. Take a station tour, see demonstrations and get acquainted with the fire staff. Lots to see and learn about fire safety for kids and families at this event, held during Fire Prevention Week. Become an Adult Literacy Volunteer. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Woodridge School Dist. 68 has partnered with Literacy DuPage. Literacy DuPage trains volunteer tutors to provide customized, learner-centered English language instruction. Tutoring occurs in one-on-one or small group settings at a mutually convenient time and location for both tutors and students at no charge to the student learner. Literacy DuPage will train and guide you through the tutoring process. Stop by the Woodridge Public Library on Oct. 9 between 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a noobligation Meet & Greet to have your questions answered or to learn more. Visit Literacy DuPage online at www.literacydupage. org, email info@literacydupage. org or call 630-416-6699.

Schools South High teacher receives educator award Downers Grove South High School teacher Patrick Fardy is one of two teachers in the state of Illinois to receive the 3M Outstanding Economic Educator Award from 3M and Econ Illinois,the Illinois Council on Economic Education. The award honors educators who are committed to economic education and who have positively impacted student achievement and economic understanding. Fardy was commended for creating an environment where students can gain confidence in learning personal economic skills, including those needed to navigate through life during and after high school. In addition to teaching a variety of business courses, including consumer education, intro to business and entrepreneurship, Fardy was also lauded for expanding on his own base of knowledge in order to bring ideas back to the classroom for his students. “It’s an honor to be selected for this award,” Fardy said. “I’m pleased that we’re being recognized for our efforts to equip students with economic intelligence and crucial life skills for success.” South High School Principal Steve Bild added, “Pat is an outstanding educator, and we are so pleased for his success of being recognized by this prestigious organization.” Committed to recognizing excellence in teaching, 3M has sponsored the award for the past 15 years. Econ Illinois and its network of university-based

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South High teacher Patrick Fardy is one of only two teachers in Illinois to receive the 3M Outstanding Economic Educator Award.

Centers for Economic Education provide Illinois teachers with curriculum counseling, educational competitions

and awards program and professional development. See www.econed-il.org for more information.

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Community invited to tour District 58 facilities projects Downers Grove community leaders joined District 58 board members, administrators and staff on Sept. 23 to celebrate the capital projects completed throughout the district this summer, and to tour two schools where significant work was accomplished. “Each year, members of the District 58 Board of Education tour the schools on various evenings throughout the school year to experience first-hand the buildings and classrooms,” District 58 Superintendent Kari Cremascoli said. “In recognition of their support and partnership, we invited our community leaders to attend

our first building tour of the year, and to celebrate with us the completion of our many capital improvement projects.” Among those in attendance were representatives from the Hillcrest and Pierce Downer PTAs, the Downers Grove Village Council, the Downers Grove Park District, local community organizations including the Grove Foundation, past and current members of the District’s Financial Advisory Committee, and District 58 staff, including the co-presidents of the Downers Grove Elementary Education Association. Also in See FACILITIES, page 21

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Crossword Puzzle

Across 1 Invitation reminder letters 5 Tape player button 10 ‘80s pop duo with an exclamation point in its name 14 Renaissance painter Guido 15 Indian city 16 Sharpen 17 #2: Abbr. 18 Like some checking accounts 19 Cry after being tagged 20 *Web page index 22 *”Keep in touch!” 24 Start of a boast 25 “Middle of Nowhere” director DuVernay 27 Prohibit 28 Restaurant survey creator 29 Tease 30 Smacked, biblically 31 Steven Chu’s

Down Cabinet dept. 32 Mononymous “Rumour Has It” singer 34 Used peepers on 35 “Firework” singer Perry 37 Exile isle 39 Debacle 42 Soda buys 46 Mac interface 47 *Comics supervillain whose real name is Charles Brown 51 Start to push? 52 Clarified butter 54 “__ Believer”: ‘60s hit 55 Retailer T.J. ___ 56 Knock out of contention 61 Personal partner? 64 It goes around the world 68 Flat container 69 Ice cream treats 70 With 71-Across, what the answers to starred clues contain? 71 See 70-Across

1 Lingerie spec 2 “Absolutely!” 3 Treading the boards 4 *Vampire victim’s souvenir 5 Flamboyant Dame 6 Where to find a lot of answers? 7 Impish sort 8 Like some vitamins 9 Cake level 10 *Chicken choice 11 Inner city buddy 12 Produce, as cartoons 13 Like most cabs 21 Was introduced to 23 Passports, e.g. 26 Contend 32 Yours, in Tours 33 Big name in scat 36 Cry from Cathy of comics 38 Trash repository 39 Weather for low beams 40 Moderating suffix

41 Terminate 43 Green org. 44 T. __ 45 What F or M may denote 48 “It takes a licking ...” watch 49 U.K. record label 50 Leonine neck features 53 Sought morays 55 Gettysburg general 57 Brain part 58 “And the race __!” 59 Blue hue 60 Mao Tse-__ 61 Seat, in slang 62 NYG NFL rival 63 Fish-and-chips fish 65 Basking goal 66 Where age always goes before beauty, briefly 67 The ANC’s country

Horoscopes Get going while the getting is good. By mid-week, your strong desire to make changes or pronouncements can create problems. Avoid becoming involved in controversial situations during the week ahead.

Clean out the clutter of the past and pack it up so you can prepare for the future. You might think a partner’s resistance to all things new and unusual cramps your style this week. Cooperation circumvents an impasse.

Unforeseen obstacles may riddle the path when you pursue your most important goals in the week ahead. New and innovative ideas may blossom, but can sidetrack you. Don’t jump from the frying pan into the fire.

Play possum. If you maintain a low profile, you can fool your enemies into leaving you alone. Partners might be unpredictable or caught up in a whirlwind of change in their business or job in the upcoming week.

Fires burn themselves out if they don’t receive enough fuel. Remain focused on the people who engage your enthusiasm, but don’t keeping feeding a dispute in the week ahead. Don’t be distracted by passing thrills.

Shakeups are transitory. Like an earthquake that only lasts a few seconds, some of the tensions of the week to come might briefly disturb your equanimity, but won’t cause damage unless they are your fault.

In the week ahead, you may need to navigate a balance beam built from political correctness. Your closest companions could surprise you by being either completely unyielding or adopting an unpopular opinion.

Never ever take a fence down until you know why it was placed there in the first place. There may be some people who refuse to abide by restraints or honor boundaries in the week ahead; don’t be one of them.

Your generosity and tolerance of other people’s foibles in the week ahead can result in increased understanding and harmony. An unexpected expense could put a dent in your budget, so don’t spend on a whim.

In the week to come, the person who preaches the loudest sermon might be a hypocrite. You may be inundated by a barrage of issues on the home or career front; don’t make a crucial decision until the dust settles.

Every day, every way, everything gets a bit better. Apply this mantra to relationships and make teamwork a key concern. If you’re tolerant toward others, by week’s end you should see a definite improvement.

Secrets are a gamble like a shell game. Turn aside from a hookup or a financial deal that must be kept hidden from view. Anything worth having is worth discussing openly with family and friends this week.

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Previous puzzle’s answers

Jumbles: • SMOKY • LIVEN • DECADE • FRENZY

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The farmer said the downpour was -A “SODDEN” RAIN

INSIDE: Redwings’ soccer shuts out Notre Dame, page 12; Benet volleyball, Downers North swimming pick up wins, page 13

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Downers North drops third straight game By Matt Le Cren Contributing Writer

Downers Grove North’s spirits were soaring after shutting out its first two opponents this season. But the Trojans have a much different feeling after Lyons Township spoiled their Homecoming with a 17-10 victory Friday night at Carstens Field. The loss was the third straight for Downers North (2-3, 0-3 West Suburban Silver), the last two of which have come in gutwrenching fashion. For the second consecutive week, turnovers and an anemic offense cost the Trojans dearly.An overtime fumble led to a 16-10 loss at Oak Park-River Forest the previous week. This time it was a fumble, an interception and a failed fake punt that helped do them in. “After the Hinsdale South game we thought we were the top dog,” Downers North senior Vontae Diggs said.“Glenbard West put us back in our place and at OPRF we just battled and battled and couldn’t finish. Tonight we couldn’t finish, so we’re going to go back and tomorrow me, as well as other leaders, are going to preach learning how to finish the game.” The Trojans could also do well to start games better. They didn’t score a point in the first half of all three losses and have just two touchdowns during the streak. Lyons Township (2-3, 1-1) converted two Trojans miscues into a 10-0 halftime lead. Joe Bruni booted a 30-yard field goal at the end of the first quarter after Taj Marks intercepted a pass from David Edwards and then punter Gareth Jones was stuffed for no gain on a fake punt near midfield. The Lions converted three plays later when Tom Fielder tossed a 13-yard touchdown pass to Connor Pavletic.

Fielder was a model of consistency, completing 20 of 27 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns out of a spread offense. Marcell Kellum proved particularly tough to stop, catching nine balls for 172 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown pass with 9:27 left in the fourth quarter to give the Lions a 17-3 lead. “They played fast and physical football,” Diggs said. “They pride themselves on that. Their record didn’t show how good of a team they were and they are one heckuva team. They were the better team tonight.” Even so, the Trojans did have a chance to send the game into overtime. Downers North actually outgained Lyons 299-260 and finally got its offense moving in the fourth quarter as Jones, who sent the Oak Park game into overtime with a 42-yard field goal as time expired, connected from the same distance on the second play of the fourth quarter. The Trojans then answered Kellum’s score with a 14-play, 86yard drive that Edwards capped with a one-yard touchdown run with 5:00 remaining. After the defense forced a punt, the hosts got the ball back on their 33 with 2:33 left and got as far as the Lyons 36 before Edwards was sacked on fourth down with 1:05 to go. Edwards rushed 24 times for 81 yards, but 33 of those came on one play. He had only intermittent success through the air, completing 10 of 25 passes for 170 yards. Diggs, who also starred at defensive end, had four receptions for 96 yards while Richard Olekanma caught five balls for 65 yards, with most of that production coming during do-or-die situations in the fourth quarter. “We had a few opportunities and we couldn’t put it through,”

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Downers North’s David Edwards had 81 yards rushing and 170 yards passing in a 17-10 loss to Lyons.

Diggs said. “On defense we gave up a few big plays and that’s not us. The offense turned the ball over a few times and now we’ve just got to go back to the board and fix everything for the rest of the season. With dreams of a conference championship long gone and their aura of possible invincibility shattered, the Trojans know they have to get back to basics if they

want to make the playoffs. “We’ve got to get back to [going] game-by-game,” Diggs said. “We’re in the toilet right now, to be honest, and it’s time to get down to work. One more game could cost us.” Downers North coach John Wander was terse in his postgame comments but still believes in his team. “They have a workmanlike

attitude every day,” Wander said. “We didn’t expect to be here at 2-3, so we’ll have a plan when [the next game] comes.” That game will be this Friday at Downers Grove South (3-2), which has won three straight after beating Leyden 31-24. “That’s our crosstown rival game,” Diggs said.“That’s going to bring our spirits up for sure, but it’s on us.”

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Redwings ‘recover,’ shut out Notre Dame By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Redwings boys soccer team had been flying high, winning nine of its first 10 games prior to taking on West Chicago Sept. 23. Benet needed the third goal of Michael Rindler’s hat trick that day to salvage a 3-3 tie with the Wildcats, a sub-.500 team so far this year. The contest served as a bit of a wake-up call for Benet going into its ESCC matchup with Niles Notre Dame the following day. “We wanted to recover from the game on Monday,” junior forward Kyle Kenagy said. “We wanted to win that game pretty badly, so this is a game to kind of prove ourselves, go out and show what we can really do. I thought we did that tonight.” The Redwings spent a vast majority of each half in Notre Dame’s zone, peppered Dons’

goalkeeper Robert Hill with 19 shots and came away with a 2-0 victory. “It (the tie with West Chicago) was really tough,”midfielder Paddy Lawler said. “We didn’t get all of the goals done that we wanted to in that game, so for that to happen and come out here, it was actually good for our team to get that tie to fire us up.We’re really going strong right now.We’ve got our priorities straight; we’re set on (winning) conference right now.” Rindler continued his goalscoring binge, rocketing a shot past Hill into the upper right side of the net with 29:48 left in the first half to give the Redwings a 1-0 lead. At 21:06 of the second half, sophomore Daniel Morefield was brought down in the box, resulting in a penalty kick for Benet. Kenagy converted that kick to close out the scoring. “It was one of our better team performances,” Benet coach Sean Wesley said. “We did well on defense, and we won a lot of 50-50 balls in the middle. We looked to counter and we did; we looked to shoot and we did. Unfortunately, we didn’t put as many on frame as we would’ve liked and their goalie played unbelievably well.” Indeed, the Redwings would have added more goals if not for Hill, who made a handful of pointblank saves. “We took over 30 shots,”Wesley said.“In a normal game, we put 15 on frame and we think we’ll score seven times. In this game, I think we a lot of shots in the first half and we only have one goal to show

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Kyle Kenagy scored on a penalty kick in Benet’s 2-0 win over Notre Dame Sept. 25.

for it. Credit their defense, them clearing it off the line and their goalkeeper made some big saves.

Unfortunately, some of our guys were not great in the moment and missed the frame when we should

have done better.” Finishing scoring opportunities is an area in which Kenagy said the team needs to improve. “We need to finish,” he said. “That’s something we need to focus on.” There’s no questioning the Redwings’ firepower upfront, with Kenagy, Rindler Lawler and midfielder Sam Knapke. Kenagy pointed out that Benet played a 3-2-3-2 against Notre Dame to make better use of its offensive weapons. “It definitely creates chances,” Kenagy said. “We’ve got to capitalize on those chances, but yes, it actually helps us keep the ball on top and keep it in their end. Our whole offensive line is very strong this year.” “We just kind of keep on coming,” Wesley added. “We fill the attacking third pretty well. I wouldn’t call us today being ‘on,’ See REDWINGS, page 14

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Benet volleyball tops Nazareth; DGN swimming wins By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

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Natalie Canulli and Benet defeated Nazareth last week.

Benet, fresh off winning the Wheaton Classic tourney for the third consecutive year on Sept. 21, had to go to three games with ESCC foe Nazareth before finally disposing of the Roadrunners, 2325, 25-20, 25-20 Sept. 24. Game 3 had nine ties and seven lead changes before Benet finally grabbed the lead for good, 20-19, on a block by Whitney Battoe. Ashley Hitchcock’s kill,followed by a combined block from Battoe and Rachel Fara, finished off Nazareth, which suffered its first loss of the season. “It (Game 3) was a lot of back and forth, that’s for sure,” Benet coach Brad Baker said. “We didn’t play well (in the first game) and didn’t execute. They deserved to win that.” Battoe and Tiffany Clark (10 digs) finished with 12 and 11 kills, respectively, while Fara and Hitchcock added nine apiece. Stephanie Sinnappan piled up 42 assists, and Caroline Wolf had 27

digs. “Anytime you win a big tournament you’re going to be confident,”Baker said.“But we can’t be satisfied winning a mid-season

tournament. We need to continue to have the mindset that we need to improve and get better.” See ROUNDUP, page 14

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ROUNDUP Continued from page 13 The next night at St. Charles East, the Redwings stormed out to a 25-15 victory in Game 1, but the Fighting Saints fought back to take Games 2 (25-20) and 3 (25-18) and win the match. The loss was only the second of the year for Benet, which had won 17 of 18 matches

and nine in a row prior to that. Hitchcock was the team leader in kills (seven), Sinnappan had 24 assists and Wolf 20 digs. Sinnappan, Clark and Natalie Canulli each recorded 12 digs. On Sept. 27, the Redwings got back on the winning track with a 25-18, 25-23 victory over St. Charles North. Hitchcock and Fara each recorded seven kills, while Sinnappan posted 25 assists. Wolf added 10 digs.

Sports •Lisle upended Sandwich in an I-8 match on Sept. 24, 27-29, 2519, 25-15. Hannah Kiesling netted seven kills and 17 assists for the Lions, and Nina Breihan tallied five kills. •Downers South beat Morton 25-10, 25-13.

SWIMMING The Downers North girls swimming team cruised to a West

Suburban Silver dual meet victory over York Sept. 26, scoring 112 points and taking first place in every event. Emily Albrecht, Gabriele Serniute and Lindsay Mathys each captured first places in two individual events, and the trio also took part in two winning relay events. Albrecht won the 100-yard freestyle (54.75 seconds) and the 100 backstroke (1:01.74), while Serniute took first in the 200 individual medley (2:13.32) and the 100 breaststroke (1:09.72). Mathys, a freshman, won the 200 (1:59.87) and 500 (5:17.78) freestyle events. Albrecht and Serniute competed with Gabby and Maddy Sims in the 200 medley, winning that race in 1:50.12. Albrecht and Mathys, meanwhile, teamed up with Gabby Sims and Daria Wick to take the 400 freestyle relay in 3:46.32. Serniute, Mathys, Wick and Maddy Sims won the 200 freestyle

relay (1:42.49). Gabby Sims (24.91 in the 50 freestyle),Wick (1:01.91 in the 100 butterfly) and Elizabeth Aument (221.25 points in one-meter diving) also won individual firsts. Second places went to Maddy Sims in the 100 freestyle and Emily Aument in one-meter diving.

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we’d like to get a little more out of it, but 2-0 is still a good result. We knew we would have our hands full.” On Saturday, Rindler and Kenagy tallied two goals each to lead the Redwings past Nazareth, 7-1. Morefield, Eddie Manzke and Kristian Cikoch also had goals for Benet (11-1-1).

Continued from page 12 but when we’re on, we’re going to pepper the goal and we’re going to make people make saves, and we’re going to make it dangerous. That’s what we talk about all the time. We did today, and normally

SOFTBALL There will be a softball clinic taught by Rachel Folden, the 2013 National Pro Fastpitch Offensive Player of theYear,at Westmont High School on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Folden, a former Chicago Bandits player, will teach all aspects of the game to girls ages 10-18.The cost is $50 for Westmont Park District residents and $65 for nonresidents. Some spots are still open. Contact ksiewak@wpd4fun. org. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Downers rivalry takes on added importance By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Downers Grove North and Downers South are set to play at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Downers South and the two teams couldn’t be coming into the game any more different. The Trojans (2-3) were a top10 pick in the state by some experts to start the season, but have dropped three straight games. The Mustangs (3-2) have won three straight games after missing out on the playoffs last year. While the two teams are coming in on opposite ends of the spectrum, the importance is high for both teams. A loss for Downers North and it would need to win out to be playoff eligible, which includes a season-ending game at Hinsdale Central and an away game at Proviso West, which beat the Mustangs. Downers South still has a tough game at Willowbrook and finishes the season with Hinsdale South. Both teams appear to be in decent shape to make the playoffs with 5-4 records. After struggling on defense last year, the Mustangs seem to be much stronger on that side of the ball this year. They gave up just 21 points to unbeaten Benet and the 24 they gave up to Leyden in their last game is the most all season. Offensively they scored just 12 points in the first two games, but have put up 92 in their past three.

Downers North has been tough defensively despite the recent losses, allowing 47 points all year, with all those points coming the last three weeks. With a pair of Toledo recruits on its defense, those stats aren’t surprising. However, the offense has stalled after scoring 73 points through two weeks. The Trojans have managed just 20 points the past three weeks as the passing game has yet to find its rhythm. Both teams have the potential to make field goals, with Downers North’s Gareth Jones kicking a pair of 42-yarders the past two weeks, including one to send the game into overtime against Oak Park-River Forest. Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com

UNSUNG HERO Chase Krumvleded, JCA

While wearing No. 84, defensive lineman/tight end Chase Krumvieded recovered a fumble in the third quarter. He then flipped to No. 54 and replaced offensive lineman J.B. Butler when he was injured.

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The Downers North defense has allowed just 47 points on the season.

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Business & Real Estate Don’t set up payment plan for old debt Dear Dave, I have $400 in debt on a credit card, and I haven’t made a payment on it in about two years.The debt has been sold several times, and now the amount they’re asking for is over $1,000. I’d like to work something out, but how do I know the collection company that is calling me now is legitimate? Lorenzo D e a r Lorenzo, It’s normal for a debt this old to have been sold a few times. My guess is the company that’s calling you is legit, and they probably bought the debt for pennies on the dollar. Whatever you do, don’t set up a payment arrangement. They’re asking for over $1,000 because they’ve added stuff like late charges and interest. Let’s go back to the original amount of $400 and see if they’ll accept a one-time, cash payment to settle things. Make sure you get it in writing if they accept and don’t give them a dime until after you get the written agreement.Then, once you have the agreement, send them $400. Do not, under any circumstances, give them electronic access to your checking account. You’ve waited a long time to take care of this, and in the process you’ve made things more difficult. I’m glad you’ve decided to clean up your mess, though. Late is better than never, Lorenzo. Just remember, you’re still responsible for debts you incur—even if the company you originally borrowed from has sold it to someone else! —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Surprising costs of disorganization One day, as I helped a client organize Financial costs include: his home office, we came across an envelope with $3500 in cash! He had • Losing gift cards, checks, and savings completely forgotten about this money, bonds; which could have been thrown • Missing errors on bank or away and lost forever. You may credit card statements; not have envelopes bulging with • Paying bills late, which incurs cash lying around, but being late fees and may impact your disorganized does have a cost credit rating (this has expensive ... in terms of time, stress, worry, ramifications when purchasing late fees, and more. homes and other big-ticket The emotional costs of items); disorganization include: • Overlooking errors on • Medical costs due to stress Sue Becker medical bills; and worry (80 percent of Come to Order • Paying for a storage unit our medical expenditures are because you have too much stress related, according to the stuff; Centers for Disease Control and • Missing out on tax-return Prevention); deductions because your paperwork is a • Strain on household relationships; mess; • Strain on outside relationships • Buying duplicates because it’s easier because you’re too embarrassed to have than finding the one you have; visitors and you don’t feel you have • Missing out on rebate offers because time to socialize because you should be you lose the paperwork; organizing; and • Missing the filing deadline for your • Wasting time (and increasing your medical Flexible Spending Account stress) looking for things. A survey reimbursement; and commissioned by Office Depot showed • Paying for a full year’s subscription or that many individuals (34 percent) lose membership because you didn’t cancel significant amounts of time - more than 15 before the end of the trial period. minutes a day (or nearly two hours every week) - hunting for lost papers, sorting Here are three steps to help you get over through messy files and rebooking missed the inertia and take action to conquer appointments. your disorganization:

1. Select one organizing project What area of your life, home, or office is most pressing or stressful? It could be anything from organizing a cluttered closet to setting up a bill-paying system. Work systematically and don’t try to rush through it. 2. Schedule time to address this project - Set aside a regular time every week to focus on this project. It’s important to stick with it until you’re finished, so you gain a sense of accomplishment and don’t get overwhelmed with multiple projects. 3. If you get stuck, find ways to keep moving forward - If you run into something you don’t understand, set that piece aside for the time being. For example, if you’re filing medical paperwork and you have a question, you can call the insurance company or the provider. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, get outside help from an objective friend, family member, or professional organizer. Think about how great it will feel to lift this burden from your shoulders.

Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.PilesToSmiles.com or 630-724-1111.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS M&T BANK PLAINTIFF VS DONATAS MELINAUSKAS; LINA KARPINSKAITE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 000972 4005 WILLIAMS STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 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 July 23, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on October 29, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-04-207-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4005 WILLIAMS STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: TAN ALUMINUM ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $214,246.54. 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 #PA1304503 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I559747 Published 9/18, 9/25, 10/2

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS MICHELLE A. SCHUMACHER; MICHAEL SCHUMACHER; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; LAW OFFICES OF ALAN J. BERNSTEIN, LTD; CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; PALISADES COLLECTION L.L.C.; PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 004873 1230 PALMER STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 30, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on November 5, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-19-208-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1230 PALMER STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $268,153.77. 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 #PA1216996 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I562010 Published 9/25, 10/2, 10/9

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. ROSA M. DE ALBA and WOODRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION #6, Defendants. 11-CH-5808 Property Address: 2192 Country Club Dr. Woodridge, IL 60517 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on April 9, 2012 in the aboveentitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at 10:00 a.m., on November 14, 2013, in the Main Lobby at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Permanent Index Number: 08-25-419-060 Commonly known as: 2192 Country Club Dr., Woodridge, IL 60517 The real estate is improved with a condominium unit. The Judgment amount is $109,336.32 Sale terms: 10% due by cash or certified funds at the time of the Sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the Sale. 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 the Plaintiff. 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. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-l) 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I563394 Published 10/2, 10/9, 10/16

ROTH Continued from page 5 Q. How did you come to develop the main character, Beatrice Prior or Tris? A. I had been writing the book for some time, and I found I needed to put it away for awhile and gain some perspective because it didn’t feel right. I knew I wanted her to have a different voice. There was something compelling about her, about her finding her voice and having it be really clear, and it became a hard voice, and Tris was born. She just kind of appeared. Q. Are you worried about the movie being true to the book? A. I saw the movie rights, and I believe it to be what it should be and feel that it will be authentic in

spirit. But this is all larger than me. I understand that there is no way for me to control what the movie will become or how people will look at it. It gives me a chance to peek into other people’s brain and their thought process, and I have been very open-minded about it. It is just really remarkable that this is happening. The whole process is just a wonderful experience. People tell me things like, “Yes, we’ve cast Kate Winslet,” and so on, and I am saying, “Oh, that’s great,” and I’m thinking,“Wow, this is incredible.” Q. How do you keep young readers interested? A. It’s important. I think the best thing a young reader can do is read another book, be it mine or not. Popular or not. If I can help more of the population get practice in reading, I am just thrilled.

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. ROSA M. DE ALBA and WOODRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION #6, Defendants. 11-CH-5808 Property Address: 2192 Country Club Dr. Woodridge, IL 60517 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on April 9, 2012 in the aboveentitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at 10:00 a.m., on November 14, 2013, in the Main Lobby at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Unit 4G in Building 26 together with its undivided percentage interest in the common elements in Woodridge Country Club Condominium No. 6 as delineated and defined in the Declaration recorded as Document Number R79-17267, as amended from time to time, in the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, Township 38 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in DuPage County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 08-25-419-060 Commonly known as: 2192 Country Club Dr., Woodridge, IL 60517 The real estate is improved with a condominium unit. The Judgment amount is $109,336.32 Sale terms: 10% due by cash or certified funds at the time of the Sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the Sale. 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 the Plaintiff. 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. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-l) 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS M&T BANK PLAINTIFF VS DONATAS MELINAUSKAS; LINA KARPINSKAITE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 000972 4005 WILLIAMS STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 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 July 23, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on October 29, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00AM, 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 4 IN BLOCK 90 IN LIBERTY PARK SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1924 AS DOCUMENT 182542, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-04-207-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4005 WILLIAMS STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: TAN ALUMINUM ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $214,246.54. 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 #PA1304503 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS MICHELLE A. SCHUMACHER; MICHAEL SCHUMACHER; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; LAW OFFICES OF ALAN J. BERNSTEIN, LTD; CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; PALISADES COLLECTION L.L.C.; PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 004873 1230 PALMER STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 30, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on November 5, 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 4 IN BLOCK 1 IN PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R6935358, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-19-208-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1230 PALMER STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $268,153.77. 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 #PA1216996 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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FACILITIES Continued from page 9 attendance were Sen. Christine Radogno, R-41st District, and a representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-IL 11th District. Cremascoli thanked those in attendance for their support throughout the process. “Our Board made some difficult and, at times, creative decisions, but in the end the decisions that were best for kids as we prioritize how we use our funding and how we support what’s happening within our schools. All of you were a part of that,” she said. In the foyer at Hillcrest, where the tours kicked off, photographs and renderings illustrated the work that was accomplished

throughout the District this summer. This included flooring and asphalt replacements, security and fire alarm upgrades, painting, and an addition at Pierce Downer. The tour at Hillcrest spotlighted the colorful new carpeting and tile that was installed in the classrooms, hallways and library, and the tour at Pierce Downer School featured the three-classroom addition and library remodel, as well as colorful new flooring. Cremascoli said that each of the capital improvement projects completed in District 58 will help continue to ensure safe, nurturing, child-centered environments for all students. Building tours also are set for Monday, Oct. 21 at Herrick and O’Neill, and on Monday, Jan. 27 at Whittier and Henry Puffer. Tours begin at 7 p.m. The public is always welcome to attend.

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Travel

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TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY

If you can’t get the pronunciation right, use your phone or a notepad to show the word to your waiter.

International communication transcends words

he language barrier used to be a big problem for American travelers. I remember leading tour groups through France and was constantly impressed at how Americans expected the French to speak English. People would go to the post office in some little town and be frustrated because there was no help in English and the people weren’t friendly. I had to explain to them that small-town French postal clerks are every bit as speedy, cheery, and multilingual as they are here in the USA. But, in the last generation, English has become the common language of travel. These days in Europe, anyone who’s young, well-educated, or working in tourism is very likely to speak English, and many signs and menus are in English as well. But even when you have to resort to pantomime skills, it’s satisfying - and fun - to bridge the language barrier. Despite more than 30 summers of travel through Europe, I’m still a monoglot and yet manage to connect with the local people

wherever I go. It’s polite to at least begin your encounters and transactions by trying to speak in the language of the country you’re visiting. Learn and use the words for hello, excuse me, please, thank you and goodbye. I start conversations by asking “Do you speak English?” in the local language. In France, it’s “Parlez-vous anglais?” In Germany,“Sprechen Zie Englisch?” For help, bring a small dictionary or a phrase book with a menu reader - either in print or on your smartphone - and a good supply of patience. If the person doesn’t speak English, I do my best in his language. Generally after I butcher a couple of sentences, he’ll say,“Actually I do speak a little English.” OK, your friend is speaking your language. Do him a favor by speaking slowly and clearly. Enunciate. No slang, no contractions. Keep things caveman-simple. Instead of asking,“Can I take your picture?” point to your camera and ask “Photo?”

Risk looking like a fool: To get air mail stamps, you can flap your arms like wings and say “tweet, tweet.” If you want milk, moo and pull two imaginary udders. Remember that self-consciousness is the deadliest communication killer. With gestures and thoughtfully simplified words, you’re communicating. Plan ways to connect with locals. Bring photos from home and introduce your family. Play cards or toss a Frisbee. Bring a small notepad and draw what you mean. Communication requires an awareness of culture as well as words. For example, the French value politeness. Begin every encounter with “Bonjour (or S’il vous plait), madame (or monsieur),” and end every encounter with “Au revoir, madame (or monsieur).”The key is to go for it with a mixture of bravado and humility.When you do make an effort to speak French, expect to be politely corrected - c’est normal.The French are language perfectionists - they take their language (and other

languages) seriously. Because of this, they may be timid about speaking English less than fluently, so they might actually know more English than they let on - and you’ll probably find they speak more English than you speak French. In contrast, Italians have an endearing habit of talking to you even if they know you don’t speak their language.They’re very animated when they speak. You may think two Italians are arguing, when in reality they’re agreeing enthusiastically. Don’t stop them to say you don’t understand every word - just go along for the ride. Every language is spoken in its own way. A German friend observed that the Spanish and Italians speak as if talking to God, the French speak as if talking to a lover, and the Germans speak as if talking to a dog.They seem to be barking, even when agreeing with you: Stimmt! Genau! Richtig! Personally, I like the sound of German, but as I told my friend, the language is difficult for me. My friend said,“German is easy!

Even children speak it.” If you don’t find languages easy, though, remember that wherever you travel, you’re surrounded by expert, nativespeaking tutors. Spend bus and train rides letting them teach you. Listen to each language and imitate. Be melodramatic. Exaggerate the local accent. Practice and have fun with it. It can be intimidating at first, but a bold spirit of adventure, a dollop of common sense, and a big smile will take you a long way. The most important thing is to never allow your lack of foreign language skills to isolate you from the people and cultures you traveled halfway around the world to experience. Long after your memories of museums have faded, you’ll still treasure the personal encounters you had with your new European friends. Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.

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