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DECEMBER 19, 2012

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Lady of the House looks back Biggert shares memories after 14 years in Congress By Robin Ambrosia Staff Reporter

Even though she was defeated by Bill Foster for the 13th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert has a wealth of memories she will never lose. Biggert reflects on her time serving with three presidents, under the proverbial glass ceiling in Washington and the camaraderie of years gone by in an interview held in her district office last week. There used to be more solidarity among the Illinois Republican Congressional Delegation, as well as camaraderie with

the Illinois Congressional Democrats, Biggert said. “Before I got there, members would get to know everyone’s families,” Biggert said. “In the ‘80s, I remember when Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Michels and Illinois Democrat U.S. Rep. Daniel Rostenkowski would share the 18-hour drive home in a station wagon with a mattress in the back.” Biggert suggests the camaraderie has weakened among the house members because they don’t spend as much time in Washington. See BIGGERT, page 4

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U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert packs up 14 years of files, correspondence and memories after losing seat to Bill Foster.

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Marines coordinate Toys for Tots By Robin Ambrosia Staff reporter

DuPage County Toys for Tots

Marine reservists and volunteers sort the donated toys according to gender and age then place them in boxes set up for specific charity organizations.

Delivering a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters through a new toy at Christmas remains the U.S. Marine Corps Reservist’s goal for Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Maj. William Hendricks, along with several other Marine Reservists, coordinated a toy drive for needy children on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, according to the Toys for Tots website. The following year, Marine Reservists expanded it into a nationwide community action project. While the Marine Reservists continue to head the program, two other military branches assist. “Also, helping are the Marine Corps League as well as Navy Corpsman who were assigned as Fleet Marine Force,” said Cpl. Don Haines, a retired Marine Reservist. Haines serves as Commandment of the Illinois Marine Corps League, composed of Marine veterans. Previously, Haines served as coordinator for the Fox Valley Toys for Tots and was recently voted the 2012 Marine of the Year at the annual MCL convention. “The Toys for Tots season starts right after Thanksgiving when the donations start to come in,” Haines said. “A late Thanksgiving cuts down on the opportunity to donate. An early Thanksgiving may give us an extra week of collections.” Local organizations contact Toys for Tots to request donations. “Local organizations have a better knowledge of the need within their community,” Haines

said. “Families sign up through these organizations, which are generally churches, community centers, township organizations and other 501C organizations. They will send in their toy list based on age and gender to their local reserve unit’s distribution site.” There are approximately 770 drop sites in the DuPage and Kane counties, according to Haines. In addition, many events are held to collect toys. When requested for large events, Marine Reservists will assist with the toy collection or distribution and, as Haines calls it,“serve as eye candy.” “They’ll put their (dress) blues on, go to an event, stand there looking pretty and answer any questions from the public,” Haines said. Coordinators pick up donated the new and unwrapped toys. They are counted and sorted by gender and age in their distribution warehouses. “Each organization has a separate area in the warehouse for their toy collection based on their list,” Haines said. “Volunteers are always welcome since the counting and sorting is a monumental task.” All organizations collect their requested toys on a set pickup date, which this is Dec. 14. While the pickup date has passed, Haines assures anyone interested in still donating a toy that it will be used. “I’ve still been delivering toys on Christmas Eve if there’s still a need,” Haines said. “I’m exhausted by the 21st or 22nd of December, but I wake up on Christmas morning knowing there are kids out there getting a toy for Christmas, which just makes everything worthwhile.”

Any toys remaining after Christmas will be held until the following year or distributed to children in need after a natural disaster. “Some child may have lost everything he has, but if you give him a toy, he’s happy,” Haines said. “We sent toys down to the Gulfport, Miss., area after (Hurricane) Katrina.” While Marines manage the campaign, Haines recognizes that the ultimate success depends on the support of the local community. “It is through the generosity of some very caring persons that we can provide a Christmas gift to a child in need,” Haines said. The amount of toys collected varies each year based on economic times and the communities since some are more affluent than others, according to Haines. While Haines is serving as spokesperson, he would like everyone to know Rita O’Reilly, retired USMRC, is the current coordinator. The difference between a reserve Marine and an active Marine is that the reserve Marine enlists part time in the Marine Corps, and an active duty Marine enlists full time for two to six years at a time, according to www.corpsman.com. The Marine Reserves consists of 36,000 Marine Reservists and 4,000 Regular Marines for a total of 40,000, according to the Toys for Tots website. Typically, 15 to 20 percent of the forces are involved in annual Toys for Tots campaigns. For more information regarding DuPage County’s Toys for Tots program, visit dupage-il. toysfortots.org or call 888-2674449.

Court ruling clips gun control laws By Robin Ambrosia Staff reporter

Henry David Thoreau once said, “Things do not change; we change.” Judges on the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Chicago, have declared change is needed regarding Illinois’ ban on carrying a firearm in public for personal protection, also known as conceal and carry. In a 2 - 1 decision, the judges declared the state prohibiting concealed weapons is unconstitutional. “Illinois is the only state in the nation to not allow some form of concealed carry, and we must now act in Springfield,” said state Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale. “Illinois needs to

look at other major states’ right to carry laws as guidance.” Citizens in the other 49 states are allowed to carry certain concealed firearms in public through various conditions and regulations set by individual state. There are no federal laws regarding public possession of a firearm. In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to carry and use a gun for self-protection. Citing that decision, the appeals court said this freedom includes the right to carry a weapon outside the home. A Chicagoan is a good deal more likely to be attacked on a sidewalk in a rough

neighborhood than in his apartment on the 35th floor of the Park Tower, Judge Richard Posner wrote in the opinion. While legislators in support of concealed firearms have introduced bills over the years in various different forms, the Appeals Court has given the state legislature 180 days to craft a new law that would allow individuals in the state to possess firearms in public. “I expect the House of Representatives to take the lead, as it has been quite active on concealed carry lately.” Dillard said. “The House had well over a majority supporting the right to carry before the (federal) court ruled it is your right to See CONCEAL, page 4

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BIGGERT Continued from page 1 “When I was first elected, we stayed in Washington more,” Biggert said.“Transportation was a lot harder. We didn’t spend as much time in their district. It was like the Indy 500 when we would get in ours cars to head to the Washington airport.” Starting in 1997, then-U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood organized bipartisan retreats in an effort to promote cooperation. “The first was in Hershey, Penn.” Biggert said. “Families would come, too. We’d go to ice shows and other fun activities. We don’t get to know each other like we did back then.” During Biggert’s 12 years in office, she served under three administrations with Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Clinton realized he needed to move to the center and work with Republicans, Biggert said. “He was all about getting something accomplished rather, than bickering,” Biggert said. “And he was so friendly to me; I used to think he thought I was a Democrat. When Clinton was here, we were together.” Biggert remembers Bush as also being friendly to both sides of the aisle. “Bush would take us – both Democrats and Republicanson Air Force One and Marine One to work on specific bills,” Biggert said.“We flew to the lake one time to work together. Most presidents have a buddy network of friends, mostly legislators, who came

CONCEAL Continued from page 3 protect yourself. Timing will depend if the Attorney General appeals the 7th Circuit ruling.” The issue of gun control is not as much a political issue as it is a geographical issue. While demand for stricter gun control laws has primarily come from Chicago Democrats, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, support for the right to carry has included central and downstate Democrats. “I’m looking forward to the debate, and I will listen closely to both sides,” said state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet.

over to the White House to just spend time with the president, according to Biggert. “Of course, Bush’s buddies came early because he went to bed so early, and he wasn’t a drinker,” Biggert said. “But, he created relationships, and he would have nicknames for different people. “ Sometimes, Biggert said she would go over to the “wood shed,” nickname for the White House, to discuss different upcoming votes. Since she was an undecided vote on a certain bill later in Bush’s term, Biggert remembers receiving a call from President Bush. “He called me on my cell, but I let it go to voicemail,” Biggert said. Biggert describes Former First Lady Laura Bush as a lovely person as well as a great speaker at various women’s events. “In January, we would always have an annual retreat for all Republican members of Congress for strategic planning,” Biggert said.“The Democrats do it, and we do it. President Bush would come on the last day to each retreat. Obama has come once. “Obama is a loner; he has no friends. Obama has no communication style, and I’ve talked to my friends on the other side of the aisle who say the same thing. It’s like he thinks he knows it all and doesn’t have to communicate.” During Biggert’s term, she worked with four House Speakers: Newt Gingrich, R-Ga.; Illinois’ Dennis Hastert; Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; and John Boehner, R-Ohio. “Newt Gingrich was the

Speaker when I was first elected, and (he) attended a fundraiser for me,” Biggert said. “He called me the day after I won the election to ask me to support his re-election bid. I told him I would think about it. I’m glad I did, as he resigned soon after.” Hastert became the 59th Speaker of the House in 1999 and served until 2007, which gives him the title of the longest serving Republican Speaker in history and the third Speaker from Illinois. “When Denny was here, the Illinois Delegation of both Republicans and Democrats in the House and the Senate met once a month in the Speaker’s dining room,” Biggert said. “We all helped each other. Denny helped everybody, which is what made the Illinois delegation lunch so great. “ Gender also has been an issue throughout her career, even before politics. “When I first went to law school at the University of California Law School, I was told I was taking the place of a man, which made me study really hard during my first year,” Biggert said. That hard work continued when she went to Washington. “There’s still this ‘good old boys’ network on both sides,” Biggert said. “But, we keep trying to step on ‘em.” Reflections on Biggert’s accomplishments, her opinion on the future of the Republican Party and who impressed her the most during her time in Congress will be ina future issue of the Bugle/Enterprise newspapers.

The concealed carry ban came under scrutiny when two cases were presented in the Court of Appeals requesting the right to carry a gun for protection. In Shepard v. Madigan, coplaintiff, Mary Shepard of southern Illinois filed the lawsuit after being severely beaten along with a co-worker by a paroled felon while working in her church. Shepard had previously gone through the training and qualification process to carry a firearm in two other states.This complaint was filed with the Illinois State Rifle Association. In the complaint, Shepard’s lawyers said the Second Amendment – the right to

possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation – renders the state’s present regulatory choice unconstitutional. The ruling could also challenge Chicago’s gun ordinance, which prohibits possession of a registered firearm outside the home. The final Court of Appeals decision states ‘a gun is a potential danger to more people if carried in public than just kept in the home. But, the other side of this coin is that knowing that many law-abiding citizens are walking the streets armed may make criminals’. As of print date, no appeals have been filed to the decision by the Illinois Attorney General’s office.

Calendar ONGOING Christmas Lights Recycling. In support of the Strategic Plan goal to be “green” mindful and sustainable, the Village will offer recycling of Christmas tree lights and extension cords. A receptacle will be available at the Downers Grove Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Ave. now through February 1, 2013. Items may be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5p.m. Acceptable items are: Mini-lights (also known as Italian lights); C7 lights; C9 lights; Rope lights; LED lights; and Extension cords Crafters Wanted. The Westmont Park District is seeking crafters for the annual Holly Days Gift Bazaar. The craft show will be held Sunday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone with a talent for making unique items or who wants to highlight their small business is invited to be a participant. Spaces are approximately 8’x 5’. Included in your fee is a table, two chairs, advertising, complimentary coffee and a breakfast discount. For more information, please contact the Westmont Park District at 630-969-8080. Third Thursday. 5–7 p.m. every third Thursday at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Third Thursdays are a special time once a month for families of children with autism spectrum disorder, visual, and mobility impairments to come play at the Museum. All activities are free with admission or membership.

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. Birth after cesarean. 12-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. meetings the first Monday of the month in Romeoville. Come for encouragement, supports, and information on planning for your next birth. Babes-in-arms are always welcome. Call Melanie in Romeoville at 253-861-5897 for more information, or e-mail VBACesarean@aol.com. Do you want to stop drinking? Contact Alcoholics Anonymous at 630-887-8671 to get help, or go online to www.aania.org to find a local meeting. Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings daily at the West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Open speaker meetings at 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, other meetings listed by day and hour on www.wsacaa. org. Memberships available: inquire at the Club. Baby andToddler Storytime. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Westmont Library. Get ready for stories, songs, and interactive play.Young children and a caregiver can enjoy this weekly time together while nurturing a love of reading. For ages 0-3.

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.

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.

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,

Saturday morning storytime. 9:30-10 a.m. at the Downers Grove Library. Join in every Saturday morning for storytime filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays. This program is for children of all

ages and their caregivers. Adult participation is an important part of this storytime. Job club. Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Library, 3 Plaza Drive,Woodridge. Job Club members learn to write résumés and cover letters,develop interviewing skills and find job leads. No sign-up, no fee, just drop in. For further information call 630-964-7899, email askus@ woodridgelibrary.org, or visit www.woodridgelibrary.org. Large Food Pantry. To better serve your needs, Power Connection’s Large Food Pantry will now be open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Due to the holiday, our Large Pantry will be open on Tuesday, May 29th, at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook, and grab a shopping cart! Next month, June 11 and 25. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and all residents of Illinois are welcome. The Clothing Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more! Cleaning out your house? We accepts donations MondayThursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www. thepowerconnection.org for more information/services available such as our Extension Food Pantry, Computer Classes, Forklift Classes. Volunteer opportunities also available to serve your community!

DECEMBER 19 Community Blood Drive. The Westmont Fire Department will host a community blood drive at their Headquarters Station, 6015 S. Cass Ave. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012; 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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DECEMBER 20 Really, Come and sing! Hosted by the Lisle area churches, and supporting the Lisle Township Food Pantry, this is our 4th Annual event. All are invited to sing real Christmas Carols outdoors in Green Trails Shopping Center, 2701 Maple Street, Thursday evening Dec. 20 at 7 to 8:30 p.m. Song lyrics will be projected on screen so everyone can see.You may bring a can or non-perishable food item for the Lisle Township Food Pantry. Participating churches are St. Joan of Arc, DuPage AME, Trinity Lutheran, Faith United Methodist, St. Margaret Mary, Chicagoland CLC, and Lisle Bible Church. However everyone is welcome to come and sing. We will gather in the parking lot on the East side near the entrance of the Grounds For Hope Cafe. In case of bitter cold we will move inside. Everyone is welcome.

DECEMBER 21 Free Christmas Trees. At 6169 Chase Ave., Downers Grove (Corner of Chase and 62nd). The Knights Templar are giving away free Christmas trees. For more information, call 630-241-1161.

DECEMBER 22 Visit with Santa. 12 to 3 p.m. at the Gingerbread House at Main St. and Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Visits are free. Parents, bring your camera to capture the moment. More info at (630) 725-0991. Free Christmas Trees. At 6169 Chase Ave., Downers Grove (Corner of Chase and 62nd). The Knights Templar are giving away free Christmas trees. For more information, call 630-241-1161. A Grinch Whobilation, Family Night. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Administration building, 55 E. Richmond St. The Grinch returns to Westmont! He will be taking over Santa’s Workshop again and turning it into his dark, dingy cave. Visit him in his cave if you dare! We’ll be playing Grinch Games in Whoville like

the Snowball Toss, Grinch Gift Towers, the Grinch Slither and making Grinch crafts and treats. Play games inside, then bundle up and take a ride around the neighborhood to enjoy the holiday lights on the Long Eared Mules Wagon. FREE. For more information, call 630-963-5252.

DECEMBER 23 Visit with Santa. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gingerbread House at Main St. and Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Visits are free. Parents, bring your camera to capture the moment. More info at (630) 725-0991. Free Christmas Trees. At 6169 Chase Ave., Downers Grove (Corner of Chase and 62nd). The Knights Templar are giving away free Christmas trees. For more information, call 630-241-1161.

DECEMBER 24 Free Christmas Trees. At 6169 Chase Ave., Downers Grove (Corner of Chase and 62nd). The Knights Templar are giving away free Christmas trees. For more information, call 630-241-1161.

DECEMBER 27 Winter Break Craftacular! All Day at the Downer Grove Library. Stop by to color, stick, fold, and assemble crafts for all ages! Drop in for one craft, or stay longer and make more. Preschoolers must be directly supervised by an adult.

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Woodridge and Westmont 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 David Andreen, 41, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 11 in the 800 block of Warren for a previous warrant. Alberto Garcia, 22, Lisle, was arrested on Dec. 12 at Maple and Belmont for driving without a valid license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Dinah Fortes, 46, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 12 in the 3900 block of Highland Ave. for driving without a valid driver’s license and two miscellaneous traffic code. William Groves,50,Naperville, was arrested on Dec. 12 in the 3300 block of Finley Rd for retail theft. Russell

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Bolingbrook, was arrested on Dec. 12 in the 6200 block of Main for driving while license suspended. Casie McComb, 19, Bolingbrook, was arrested on Dec. 12 in the 6300 block of Main for possession of cannabis. Gonzalo Gonzalez, 25, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 13 at Woodward and Bolson for miscellaneous traffic code and driving without a valid license. Frank Galvan, 22, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 13 in the 6300 block of Woodward for possession of drug paraphernalia and no seat beat. Brandi Otto, 35, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 13 in the 700 block of Rogers for telephone harassment. Melanie London, 35,Wheaton, was arrested on Dec. 13 in the 900 block of Curtiss for a warrant service. Jade Swanson, 35, Wheaton, was arrested on Dec. 13 in the 900 block of Curtiss for a warrant service

Woodridge Jorge Arzola, 30, Bolingbrook, was arrested on Dec. 7, at Route 53 and 71st St. for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license is suspended. Alex Nelli, 44, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 7 from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St., for retail theft. Kenneth Riedl, 22, Woodridge, was arrested on Dec. 7 in the 6600 block of Foxtree Avenue for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and two outstanding warrants. Brandon Flores, 19, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 7 in the 7500 block of Janes Avenue for possession of cannabis and illegal use of sound amplification system. Richard Schmidt, 20, Naperville, was arrested on Dec. 8 in the 3000 block of Hobson for possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to signal when changing lanes. Lavonne Glenn,18,Woodridge,

was arrested on Dec. 8 in the 7700 block of Janes Avenue for battery as a result of an incident that had taken place Dec. 6. Kelly Cihlar, 26, Woodridge, was arrested on Dec. 8 in the 2700 block of Mohawk for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Robert Stirling, 20, Naperville, was arrested on Dec. 9 in the 2300 block of 75th Street for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sean Oskvarek, 49,Woodridge, was arrested on Dec. 10 in the 2000 block of Westbury Drive for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage. Uuganbayar Onon, 18, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 12 in the 1900 block of Wellington Road for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. A 17 yr. old juvenile was arrested on Dec. 12 in the 1900 block of Wellington Road for possession of cannabis and possession of tobacco by a minor.

Steven Rabenda, 27, Downers Grove, was arrested on Dec. 12 at Kohl’s, 1001 75th Street, for retail theft. Kristin Craig, 21, Hanover Park, was arrested on Dec. 12 on Janes Avenue and Crabtree for possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.

Westmont On Dec. 10, an unknown offender(s) broke a window on a vehicle and stole a laptop and tools from a vehicle parked in the 900 block of Pasquinelli Drive. On Dec. 11, an unknown offender(s) broke a window on a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Brookside Drive. On Dec. 13, an unknown offender(s) damaged a door on a vehicle parked in the 800 block of Blackhawk Drive. Shawn Statkus, male, 39, Westmont, was arrested on Dec. 13 in the 0-100 block of 55th Street for domestic battery. Jonathon Gonzalez, 21, Westmont, was arrested on Dec. 15 at Route 83 and Ogden for driving under the influence.

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Letter to the Editor

Filing for re-election to board of education To the editor This morning, I filed for reelection to the Community High School District 99 Board of Education. I am running for re-election because I believe strong, locally controlled public schools are a vital cornerstone of our community. I believe I have provided calm, steady leadership while promoting the idea that all District 99 constituencies deserve to have their voices heard. I also understand and support the distinction between an elected school board, which establishes the overall direction for the district, and our professional educators, who implement the district’s mission on a day-to-day basis. Finally, I am guided by the belief that although District 99’s two schools serve a number of municipalities, we are all members of one community. District 99 has been a strong and successful district for many years; however the last two

years have seen an exceptional list of accomplishments that will benefit our entire community well into the future. • Quietly and with minimal controversy, we reached agreement on a teachers contract that is frugal and yet fair to both the taxpayers and our faculty, • The overall costs of administration remain admirably low, both in comparison with other districts and in comparison with amounts spent on student instruction, • Transparency regarding district operations, strategic planning, board meetings and finances has been enhanced in a number of different ways, • District 99 has strengthened its relationships with all constituent communities, • Beautiful new outdoor facilities have been installed, and of greatest importance, • Student achievement has remained strong, both in the traditional academic subject areas and in music, speech,

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theater, athletics and the many other co-curricular endeavors that make District 99 a truly remarkable school district. I am also proud and pleased to note that all of these accomplishments have occurred within the constraints of a balanced and responsible budget. Deborah Boyle has also filed for re-election to the District 99 Board of Education.I support Mrs. Boyle in her bid for re-election,

not because we always agree, but because we have been able to work together effectively and productively notwithstanding our disagreements. Despite our larger political differences, Mrs. Boyle and I do share a common commitment to ensuring that all stakeholders within our community are afforded a seat at the table, so their voices may be heard, with respect and courtesy. Successful representative government requires a willingness to cooperate and

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collaborate, especially among those with whom we disagree, and is absolutely necessary if we are to engage the entire community in supporting our public schools. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season and I look forward to sharing my vision as to how strong, locally controlled public schools will benefit everyone in the District 99 community. Bill White

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North High teachers Miller, Waite certified by National Board

District 58 Education Foundation gives away more than $35K in grants

Two teachers at North High School in Downers Grove have been recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as National Board Certified teachers. Bill Miller, a teacher in the fine arts department, and John Waite, a teacher in the English department, both received the recognition. National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential that acknowledges effective and accomplished teachers. It is a volunteer program. As part of the rigorous and lengthy certification process, candidates complete ten assessments that are reviewed by trained teachers in their certificate areas. Assessments measure candidates’ knowledge of their subject areas as well as their teaching practices. National Board Certification is part of the growing education reform movement to advance student learning and improve teaching and schools for the 21st century global economy. “The process of pursuing National Board Certification was incredibly enriching,” says Miller. “The opportunity to reflect on my current teaching practices has given me insight into how

A “one school, one book” reading program, iPads, interactive whiteboards, a middle school initiative called Rachel’s Challenge, and a digital piano for the district’s music program were among the nearly two dozen grant requests funded by the District 58 Education Foundation for 201213. Altogether the Foundation, which was founded in 2002 to enhance the education of students in District 58 and its 13 schools, gave away more than $35,000 in grants this school year. The Education Foundation’s

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to become a more effective teacher.” “I feel like the district has done a good job of preparing its teachers to succeed in the National Board process with its emphasis on professional growth opportunities,” says Waite, who also heads the school’s television and radio programs. “I truly appreciate the district’s support in these areas and in helping me grow as a teacher.” “All of us at District 99 are extremely proud of Bill and John for this impressive accomplishment, and for going above and beyond to challenge themselves,” says Superintendent Mark McDonald.“Ultimately, their growth means an even richer

educational experience for our students.” District 99 values the credential of National Board Certified Teacher and encourages teachers to pursue this distinction and designation. In addition to Miller and Waite, other National Board Certified faculty members at North High include Mike Heinz, chair of the science department, and Brayer Teague, chair of the fine arts department. At South High, National Board Certified faculty includes Laura Coster of the fine arts department and Glenn Williams, chair of the fine arts department. More information about National Board Certification may be found at www.nbpts.org.

grants committee received a total of 35 requests.To ensure an impartial review, all identifying information regarding the applicant(s), their job title and their school were removed from the applications prior to their distribution to the committee, which was chaired by Stephan Upshaw and also included Foundation President Jay Stocki, Vice President Amy Kovacevic, Board member Laura Taylor, parent John Doyle, District 58 teacher Meg Van Dyke, and District 58 Communications Coordinator and Foundation ex officio Jennie Waldorf.

Park District provides Winter Break Escape The Downers Grove Park District will continue its traditional summer day camp during the upcoming winter break. Winter Break Escape activities include field trips, swimming, games, sports, crafts and more, for youth ages 5 to 12.The camp will take place at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave.,Wednesday, Dec.

26 through Friday, Dec. 28 and Wednesday, Jan. 2 through Friday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.The fee for residents is $120 per week and $180 for non-residents. Registration is currently underway at the Lincoln Center, Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road or online through RecConnect at www.dgparks. org.

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holiday 44 Sci-fi invaders 47 Iowa State home 48 Where a kid’s shovel may be found? 51 Take in 53 Yanks’ rival 54 Binghamton-to Utica dir. 55 Show-off’s shout 58 Lyon king 60 “Disgusting!” 61 Traditional December spin around the harbor? 66 Top pitcher 67 Bert’s pal 68 Michelob __: light beer brand 69 Anderson Cooper, to Gloria Vanderbilt 70 “__ Hope”: ‘70s-’80s soap 71 Dinner course

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32 2010 Super Bowl champs 36 Scheduled to arrive 37 Bridal path 39 Pessimist 42 Brief sleep 45 Fundraising game 46 Newly wool-less 49 Rodent-induced cry 50 Genesis follower 51 Rap sheet name, maybe 52 Golfer Mediate 56 “Every __ Tiger”: Clancy book about Operation Desert Storm 57 “__ go bragh!” 59 One of las Canarias 62 Some MIT grads 63 World’s busiest airport: Abbr. 64 Nest egg letters 65 Youngster

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H o ro s c o p e s Rolling stones gather no moss. Expect to be moss-free in the week to come as you get a chance to visit a variety of places and spend time making the rounds with friends. Steer clear of investment advisers.

Be patient. Relationships may experience ups and downs or be stalemated by a businesslike attitude, but are sure to change for the better by the middle of the week. Focus on pleasing a special someone.

Throw enough darts and eventually you will hit the target. This could be a good week to address ongoing problems and issues. You see what you should be aiming for rather than acting on blind faith.

Stiff white collars and white gloves went out of fashion quite some time ago. You might be called upon to attend formal functions this week, but can relax your standards. No one will judge you.

You’ve got the moves. Holiday spirits and an optimistic outlook may spur you on when challenged to gamble. Avoid unnecessary risk in the early part of the week. Concentrate on fun; defer business decisions.

Learn by doing. There is nothing to compare with a handson approach when you want to learn a new subject thoroughly. This week, you will be successful in whatever topic piques your passions.

Bring along extra binoculars. Sharing your vision of the future can open doors within a key relationship in the week ahead. Travel, explorations or studies with a congenial other could widen horizons

When traveling through the forest, do not feed the bears. When traveling through life, do not feed the fears. In the week ahead, your mood may lighten up as you embrace a philosophy of positivity.

Enjoy the long and winding road. Take advantage of a generally jolly mood in the week to come - but where business is concerned, leave the driving to the experts. You can overcome negativity.

The mouse that roared was brave, but perhaps foolhardy. You could be brave when caution is called for - and vice versa. Avoid making changes or crucial business decisions in the first half of the week.

All work and no play is a recipe for boredom. You may spend too much face time with business associates in the early part of the week. Develop better plans rather than accepting what is offered.

Nurture the needy. A relationship can experience tensions unless you consciously strive to make the other person feel loved. Put business matters on the back burner during the first half of the week.

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INSIDE: Benet’s defense leads the way in a win over Lockport, page 12; Fall athletes have success at Division-I level, page 13

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New-look Mustangs off to 6-3 start By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

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Jordan Cannon goes to the basket during the second half of the Mustangs’ 53-36 West Suburban Gold victory over Leyden on Saturday night at Downers South. Cannon led all scorers with 20 points.

This year’s Downers South Mustangs are a new team insofar as personnel. But with nine games now under their belt, head coach Jay Baum notes that the “new” label no longer fits. “We had so many talented seniors (last year) and they’re gone,” said Baum, referring to Jerron Wilbut, Jamall Millison, Kevin Honn and others who propelled the Mustangs to a 23-6 record and a sectional semifinal appearance in 201112. “At the same time, we tell the kids we can’t use that as an excuse. We’ve played nine games already. That’s a third of the season that’s over.This is our team and we need to continue to improve.” The new-look Mustangs are off to a 6-3 start, and are 3-1 in the West Suburban Gold after whipping Leyden, 5336, Saturday night. Depth is an asset for the Mustangs this season, evident by the fact that nine players saw action through most of the game until Baum cleared his bench in the closing minutes. “Our practices are quality practices,” Baum said. “We have an unusual situation where we have eight seniors and only six juniors, which is usually the other way around. Our seniors have various roles on the team and they’ve accepted all the roles, whatever those roles might be, and it’s been an enjoyable season thus far.” The Mustangs not only are athletic, with seniors Jordan Cannon and Tray Simmons, and junior Danny Spinuzza, in the backcourt, along with versatile forward Scott McNellis. They’re big up front. McNellis goes 6-5, starting center Robert Mara

stands 6-8, and 6-7 Kevin Hall comes off the bench to give the Mustangs additional punch up front. Both Mara and Hall are seniors; they combined for 17 points vs. Leyden. “We’ve got to get it inside because we’re out-matching teams,” said Mara, who had 10 of their total to go along with five rebounds and two steals. “We’ve got 6-8 and 6-7 so we definitely have to get it inside, and then work it outside.” Cannon’s outside shooting in the second quarter helped extend a 16-9 first-quarter Downers South lead to 30-16 at halftime. He scored eight of his game-high 20 in the period which included back-to-back three pointers. Cannon noticed an uptick in the team’s energy at both ends of the court from the previous night when it fell to Morton, 7064. “We definitely showed much more energy tonight than we did last night,” Cannon said. “Our transition got better. Our offense, we took better shots. We actually attacked them instead of just passing and passing the ball around.” McNellis tallied all of his eight points in the first quarter, and Simmons dished out four assists. In last Friday’s defeat, the Mustangs saw four players score in double figures: Cannon had 14, Spinuzza 13, McNellis 12 and Mara 11. “We played very well last night,” Baum said. “That was a 32-minute game and we played well for 29 or 30 minutes. We had a couple of minutes where things didn’t go so well and that was the difference. “Leyden was without one of their starters so that limited See MUSTANGS, page 14

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Sports

Benet’s defense leads it past Lockport By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

While they admit the wins early this season haven’t been pretty, the Benet boys basketball team will take the wins as the come. That was the case last week at the Plainfield North Tournament as Benet (9-2) won 47-42 over Lockport. “Winning is the most important,” said Pat McInerney “Many of the games would be called ugly in the 40s and high 30s, but when it comes down to it, it is the record at the end of the day.” While Benet coach Gene Heidkamp didn’t call the win ugly, he said it was important that

several Redwings got involved in earning the victory. “It was a good team win,” he said. “Was it our best basketball? I think not, but it was a good character check. We were down seven points and were able to come back.” A big part of that comeback was the outside shooting of senior guard Eddie Eshoo, who tallied a career-high 16 points, including four three-pointers. He was 4-of-5 shots from the floor, all from beyond the arc, and nailed four free-throws. “Eddie is a good player,” Heidkamp said. “He has added a lot to this team. When he is making shots it adds a whole other element to our offense. He is a big part of what we’re

doing.” After the Porters went up seven at 39-32, Benet went on an 11-0 to grab a 43-39 lead and salt the game away. Lockport’s 6-6 senior center David Robinson hit his third three-pointer of the game to get the Porters to within one at 4342 with 1:15 on the clock. After a pair of Eshoo foul shots, senior Jack Toner guarded the ball and forced a five-second call to get the ball back. Collin Pellettieri then hit two free throws to close the scoring. “We got some nice contributions from a lot of people today and I thought it was a good team win,” said Heidkamp. “Jack Toner getting that five second call was huge.” Sean O’Mara scored 17 points in Benet’s 44-31 win over previously unbeaten St. Ignatius See DEFENSE, page 14

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Jack Euritt makes a pass in Benet’s 47-42 win over Lockport.

Sports

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Locals shine at Division I level By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Brianne Riley, a Benet alum, is a junior libero for the Kansas Jayhawks. She has already set both the career and singleseason digs records this year. She had 613 digs and 23 aces on the season for the 27-8 Jayhawks. She was also named honorable mention All-Big 12. â&#x20AC;˘Meghan Haggerty, a Benet graduate and the 2011 Voyager Media Volleyball Player of the Year, was named to the Big 10 All-Freshman Team as a member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Photo Courtesy of Jeff Jacobsen, Kansas Athletics

Benet graduate Brianne Riley set both the career and single-season dig records for the Kansas Jayhawks this year.

She has a team-best .333 hitting percentage and is second on the team with 113 blocks and has added 232 kills. Her 17 kills against defending national champion UCLA was the most by a Nebraska middle blocker since 2006. Nebraska finished with a 26-7 record and an Elite Eight appearance. â&#x20AC;˘Benet graduate Paige Vargas is a senior at Dayton University, where she helped the team to a 27-5 record. She played in 30 matches, making 214 digs with seven aces. See LOCALS, page 14

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LOCALS

Fighting Irish. •Wesmont resident Jamie Netisingha appeared in 22 matches for the Cincinnati Continued from page 13 Bearcats. She finished the year •Her teammate and fellow with 80 digs. Benet Alum Jenna Jendryk played in 13 matches her freshman year, FOOTBALL registering 17 kills, six blocks and an ace. Chandler Whitmer, a Downers •Jessica Jendryk, a Benet grad, Grove South graduate, was the appeared in 13 sets for the starting quarterback for the Illinois Fighting Illini. She has 12 Connecticut Huskies for much kills and five block assists. of the season. •Downers South graduate He appeared in 11 games, Courtney Gosewisch had 66 digs going 192-of-330 for 2,400 yards and six aces in her senior season and eight touchdowns, throwing at Purdue. 15 interceptions. •Gabby Pethokoukis, a 2012 •Benet grad Pat Flavin was Benet alum, appeared in 21 a redshirt freshman offensive matches for Villanova. She lineman on the University of recorded 137 kills and a team- Illinois team. best 82 blocks for the Wildcats. •Danny Leach and Shane •Kathleen Severyn from Benet Companey of Downers South appeared in 27 matches for were freshmen on the Dayton Notre Dame. She accumulated Flyers football team. In 11 games 75 digs and seven aces for the Leach totaled 12 tackles.

sPorts •Anthony Ventrella, a Lisle graduate, had 1 pass breakup in 10 games for Western Illinois University. Teammate Tyler West from Downers South had three tackles and a 17-yard punt return in one game played. •Ryan Oruche, a Downers South grad, was a redshirt freshman for Central Michigan. •Downers South alum Anthony Farinella was a freshman kicker for Boling Green State. •Downers South graduates Jimmy Schwabe and Jojo Ciancio were members of the Butler football team. Schwabe recorded 18 tackles and a fumble recovery in 10 games, while Ciancio made seven tackles and a fumble recovery in nine games.

MEN’S SOCCER Downers South alum Matt Mascitti, Downers North grad Paul Hogan and Benet graduate Pat Sloan all played for the Northern Illinois this past season. Sloan, a senior, started all 20 games from his defense position and tied for the team lead in minutes with 1,891, taking 12

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shots. Mascitti started 19 games and finished with an assist, taking nine shots, while Hogan earned four starts and had six shots for the season. •Downers South graduate Joe McLean appeared in two matches for the Wisconsin Badgers, taking one shot on goal. •David Masolak, a Downers South alum, played in one game for the Loyola Ramblers. •Nick Suker from Downers North appeared in 16 games with 14 starts at Valparaiso. He scored two goals, one a game winner, to go along with an assist for the season. •Connor Miller from Benet appeared in eight games with seven starts for Notre Dame.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Sarrah Ludwig, the 2012 Voyager Media Soccer Player of the Year, appeared in 19 games with 10 starts for Valparaiso. She scored three goals on the year, two were game-winners. If we missed any fall Division I athletes, let us know at staylor@ buglenewspapers.com

GIRLS GYMNASTICS

Downers South placed second at the Addison Trail Invite. Bella Marzara had fifth-place finishes in Saturday. the all-around and on the uneven •Lisle (6-3, 4-0) defeated bars and added an eighth-place Manteno 61-58. Lamont Ross finish on the floor. tallied 12 points, while Matt Kate Moore took fourth place Bucher and Cody Monson each in the vault with a score of 8.9. had 11 points. Emily Tom was fourth on the floor and was 10th in the vault GIRLS BASKETBALL and unevenbars, while Gabby Henderson was third on the floor. Kelly Urban had 12 points and five boards in Lisle’s 43-14 win WRESTLING over Dwight. Kristina Fernette added 10 points and six boards, Lisle fell to Sandwich 58-21 and while Skylar Tomko made nine Peotone 43-33. Picking up wins steals. were A.J. Pascente, John Harmon, Kirsten Zemke scored 12 Ryan Kilroy, Ben Buchelt, Tyler points in Downers South’s 38-30 Schech and Jared Arellano. loss to Hinsdale South. mark@buglenewspapers.com Continued from page 12

MUSTANGS Continued from page 11 them a little bit. I’m proud of my team. We’re a very balanced team; we worked hard on breaking their 1-2-2 press. A lot of teams, in my opinion, are just content with breaking the press and then just set up their offense. We want to break it and score.” The Mustangs enjoy a week off before resuming action

Saturday at the prestigious Proviso West Holiday Classic. It’s the first year DGS has participated in the tournament, which has expanded to 32 teams this year. The Mustangs face Westinghouse at 12:15 p.m. “We’ve played quality teams,” Baum said. “We’ve played St. Joseph, Morton and now we’ve got to play Westinghouse. We don’t have much information on them, but we’ll be ready for the Proviso West tournament.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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

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

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

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

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

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“D” the key for Romeoville By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

With Plainfield North coming off a game where it scored 81 points in an overtime loss, Romeoville knew it had to get its defense ready for Friday night’s Southwest Prairie Conference game. The Spartans (9-0, 5-0) were able to shut down the Tigers in a 64-47 home win. “It was a really good win for us,” Romeoville senior Rosalinda Vazquez said.“Our conference is getting better and we really had to step up our game because they scored 80 points on Plainfield East.” “We told the girls at practice that we wanted them to beat us from the outside,” Romeoville coach Julio Carrasco said. “In high school basketball you aren’t going to shoot 40 percent from three-point range, and if you do, more power to you. We didn’t want to give them anything inside. They hit some shots early, but we knew sooner or later they were going to miss. Defensively we’re doing a nice job.” In the process of stopping North, Romeoville had to stop star senior Carlie Corrigan, who is headed to the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale next year. Corrigan scored a District 202-record 43 points against East. “We knew Carlie likes to attack and she also likes to shoot from the outside,” Carrasco said.“She’s a tremendous player. I have total respect for the girl. She has killed us in the past. We wanted to make sure we got in her face.We wanted to make sure everything was outside and I’m pretty sure the majority of her points were.” “We knew that Carlie is their scorer and best player, so we wanted to lock her down,” Romeoville senior Brianna Harris said. “We knew their last game they played (Plainfield) East and they played man so we knew we couldn’t play man because she was scoring on them. We knew we wanted to play zone.” The strong defense helped the

Spartans have some breathing room against a team that has played SPC foes down to the wire. “One of our main goals was that we didn’t want it to be a close game,” Romeoville senior Kiera Currie said. “We knew we had to jump them from the start and get on them and show them that we were here to play. I think we did a really good job and proved ourselves.” Offensively, the Spartans were able to move the ball around and get everyone involved. Currie led the way with 19 points, Angelica Osusky tallied 13,Vazquez totaled nine, Harris had eight and Abby Smith seven. “Coach told us to hustle and have the heart,” Harris said. “We came out with heart and made some runs. We were trying to get everybody to score and be involved.” “Our coach did a really good job of giving us the scouting report and we did our homework to know what would work,” Currie said. “We worked on our inside-out game.” Vazquez overcame the flu to have one of her best games of the season, while Harris returned from injury to contribute. “I’m still a little sick, but I was just trying to get into the flow of the game,” Vazquez said. “I’ve been in a little bit of a slump. My team tried to build up my confidence more, so I was more confident in my shot. It gave me more confidence in myself.” “Bri missed the last game against Plainfield South and she stepped up,” Carrasco said.“Rosie really stepped up. She had the flu the past two days and we were debating if we were going to start her. I always said Michael Jordan played his best games when he had the flu, so we started her. She had a really nice game.” Romeoville opened the week with a 60-36 win over Plainfield South. Osusky led the way with 22 points, while Currie (10 rebounds) and Smith (8 rebounds, 7 steals) each added 14 points. staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Rosalinda Vazquez tallied nine points for the Spartans in a 64-47 win over Plainfield North Friday.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees

Results from November 22

Carlie Corrigan, Plainfield N. 43 points vs. Plainfield E. Nikia Edom, Plainfield E. 33 pts, 9 rebs vs. Plainfield N. Nicole Ekhomu, JCA 36 points in win over Fenwick Angelica Osusky, Romeoville 22 points vs. Plainfied South Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

Zach Rezin JCA

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Ty Isaac JCA

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Jack Toner Benet

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Jack Beneventi Benet

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Business & Real Estate

Problems are doorways to freedom Q. I’m in a stop-the-world-Iwant-to-get-off mood. I have had problem after problem this year. As the year comes to a close, I really wish things at work would just smooth out. I really do try to be proactive but can’t seem to escape issues. What is the point of learning people skills if you still have problems? A. Advanced people skills don’t negate problems, but you do end up not having the same problems over and over again. I tease my clients that after working with me, they will no longer have with the usual crappy problems - they will have interesting new crappy problems. The point is that life is a problemgenerating machine. Nevertheless, a good life is avoiding being stuck with the same old problems over

and over with no skills to address them. When I begin working with clients, I find many of them think that the fact that they have any problems at all is proof they are defective human beings. Over time, they clients learn that everyone has problems. Some people pretend they don’t have issues, some people always look mowed over by their issues, and some people actually learn to use their issues. Problems, with the right tools, can be ridden like a perfect wave to the beach of your choice if you just learn the skills of surfing challenges. Consider following

a new approach to problem solving. -Stop beating yourself up for having problems.Having problems is just proof that you’re on planet Earth. -Ask yourself what your worstcase scenario is with your current problem. -Notice your worst-case scenario (e.g., being homeless) is more about emotions than likely expectations, and validate your emotions about your fears. -Ask yourself what outcome you want. -Figure out what power you have to create this outcome and do this. -Define what you can’t control and don’t do this. When we have a problem, the universe has generously handed us a puzzle that does have an

answer but it will take patience, resourcefulness and creativity to discover. Answers to really tough problems may even take us years to find. And, if the Buddhists are right about reincarnation, then really, really good problems could perhaps take lifetimes. The point is to try to be patient with hanging out in the shadow of a good problem. In certain societies that valued being a warrior, there was a value attached to having a worthy opponent in a fight. A good life will present you with many problems that oppose your peace of mind and happiness. If you treat these problems like worthy opponents, rather than feeling like a victim, you’ll be more likely to find an answer. In your workplace, once you solve a problem you will be free. Celebrate ... and then discover

a new problem. As you solve problem after problem, you’ll have more celebrations, more freedom ... and then more problems. Develop a warrior mindset, and move beyond the same old boring problems in 2013. Start having problems that are “worthy opponents.” (Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. )

Using the best tuition payment plan Dear Dave, Our son is graduating from high school next spring. We’ve saved cash to pay for his first year of college, and we have enough in mutual funds to pay for another semester. When should we pull out the money to use for his education? Denise Dear Denise, I wouldn’t touch the money until right before you write the

checks. However, I don’t want you to follow my advice just because I said so. My mutual funds have made a little more than 16 percent this year. If they stay at that pace, or if they make just 10 percent during the first part of 2013, I’d want it to just sit there a while longer. Why

not let the power of compound interest do its thing and make you as much money as possible? The biggest question is what are you going to do for cash after the first three semesters? Your son needs to make sure he’s working summers, and maybe even parttime during school, in order to fuel his education. And neither of you should borrow money to make it happen.You guys have gotten him off to a great start. So if he does his part there’s no reason for either of

you to go into debt for his college degree! —Dave

Stop, emergency ahead! Dear Dave, If someone is following your plan, and they experience a health crisis, should they stop putting money into their debt snowball? Dave

Dear Dave, Absolutely! When you’re stuck in the middle of an emergency you always push the pause button on your Total Money Makeover and save as much as you can. Think of it this way. Cash is your umbrella when it rains, and you never know just how bad the storm will be or how long it will last. Even if you have great health insurance, you’re likely to end up paying a chunk out of pocket in See DAVE SAYS, page 23

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 19, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 00545 Bank of America National Association as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee Under the Trust Agreement for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2004-BNC1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Leonardo Escareno a/k/a Leonardo C. Escareno; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/11/2011, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/31/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-36-112-043 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2548 Waterbury Drive Unit 2101 Woodridge, IL 60517 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-39836.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 00323 LNV Corporation, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Gloria Verbeke; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/21/2010, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/31/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-17-105-030 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 937 Kenyon Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-38996.

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Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

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Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2011 CH 001551 Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Gordana Kotur; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/11/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/29/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-20-101-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1131 Adelia Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-09773. I492305 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 05421 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Donald P. Owens; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/19/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/29/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-05-209-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4026 Fairview Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-29126. I492255 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 19, 2012

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

I492635

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS PATRICIA PACE; MICHAEL J. PACE; WOODRIDGE CENTER TOWN HOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 4679 11 WOODSORREL PLACE 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 October 2, 2012, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 17, 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. 08-24-308-035 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11 WOODSORREL PLACE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: FRAME TOWNHOUSE ATTACHED 2 CAR The Judgment amount was $239,756.39. 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 #PA1022318 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

I487319

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

Published 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W09-3449 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc., Trust 2006-NC5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-NC5; Plaintiff, VS. Gaylyn A. Hortelano; Burnside`s Chasewood Townhome Owner`s Association; New Century Mortgage Corporation; Defendants. 09 CH 6060 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on January 8, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 2322 Chasewood Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515 PIN: 08-13-220-023 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W09-3449. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: single family home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) James A. Meece (6256386) James D. Major (6295217) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Emily S. Kresse (6294405) Shara Netterstrom (6294499) Ryan P. McNeil (6308006) Amelia R. Niemi (6308051) Brian M. Larson (6307947) Edward A. DeVries (6303176) Gina O. Harrison (6304785) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W09-3449

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS ING BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. BRYAN LUNDEEN; JONI LUNDEEN; CITIBANK, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2010 Address: 5230 Lee Ave Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 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 October 17, 2012, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 24, 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: 5230 Lee Ave, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 P.I.N.: 09-07-302-028 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $375,143.13 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, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 1612. 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 1612 DuPage County No.: 182011

I488676

Published 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

Published 12/5, 12/12, 12/19

I481457

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some time ago. You might be called upon to attend formal functions this week, but can relax your standards. No one will judge you.

Learn by19, doing. There THE BUGLE DECEMBER 2012

Bring along extra binoculars. Sharing your vision of the future can open doors within a key relationship in the week ahead. Travel, explorations or studies with a congenial other could widen horizons

When traveling through the forest, do not feed the bears. When traveling through life, do not feed the fears. In the week ahead, your mood may lighten up as you embrace a philosophy of positivity.

Enjoy the long and winding road. Take advantage of a generally jolly mood in the week to come - but where business is concerned, leave the driving to the experts. You can overcome negativity.

All work and no play is a recipe for boredom. You may spend too much face time with business associates in the early part of the week. Develop better plans rather than accepting what is offered.

Nurture the needy. A relationship can experience tensions unless you consciously strive to make the other person feel loved. Put business matters on the back burner during the first half of the week.

Sudoku

is nothing to compare with a handson approach when you want to learn a new subject thoroughly. This week, you will be successful in whatever topic piques your passions.

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Previous puzzle ’s answers

Jumbles: • PENCE • DUCAT • PUNDIT • UNHOOK

Answer:

What the quack doctor did when the police arrived -- “DUCKED”

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THE BUGLE DECEMBER 19, 2012

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 00323 LNV Corporation, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Gloria Verbeke; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/21/2010, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/31/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 1, 2, AND THE NORTH 45 FEET OF LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE EAST 120 FEET OF SAID LOTS 1, 2, AND 3) IN BLOCK 8 IN LINDEN HEIGHTS FIRST ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 8 AND 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 30, 1881, AS DOC NO 29217, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-17-105-030 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 937 Kenyon Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-38996.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 00545 Bank of America National Association as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee Under the Trust Agreement for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2004-BNC1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Leonardo Escareno a/k/a Leonardo C. Escareno; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/11/2011, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/31/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 2101 IN SOUTH WATERBURY CONDOMINIUM, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED JUNE 17, 1981 AS DOCUMENT R81-31986, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. PIN 08-36-112-043 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2548 Waterbury Drive Unit 2101 Woodridge, IL 60517 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-39836.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2010 CH 05421 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Donald P. Owens; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/19/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/29/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 17 IN ARTHUR T. MC INTOSH AND COMPANY’S FAIRVIEW AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 1923 AS DOCUMENT 169326, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-05-209-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4026 Fairview Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-29126.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2011 CH 001551 Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Gordana Kotur; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/11/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/29/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 3 IN DOWNERS GROVE ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 9, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 217375, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-20-101-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1131 Adelia Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-09773.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS BENJAMIN BARTZ A/K/A BENJAMIN R. BARTZ; CHRISTINA H BARTZ A/K/A CHRISTINA BARTZ ; PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 005245 6466 HATHAWAY LANE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 16, 2012, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 29, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PARCEL 1: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 16 IN PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANORHOMES, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 11, 1976 AS DOCUMENT R76-54879, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED AUGUST 13, 1976 AS DOCUMENT R76-55803. TAX NO. 09-19-112-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6466 HATHAWAY LANE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: RED BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $288,005.58. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1025248 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I492305

Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

I493213 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

I493211 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

I492255 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

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I491160

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 19, 2012

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS PATRICIA PACE; MICHAEL J. PACE; WOODRIDGE CENTER TOWN HOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 4679 11 WOODSORREL PLACE 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 October 2, 2012, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 17, 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 81 IN WOODRIDGE CENTER UNIT FOUR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 18, 1973 AS DOCUMENT R73-35722, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-24-308-035 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11 WOODSORREL PLACE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: FRAME TOWNHOUSE ATTACHED 2 CAR The Judgment amount was $239,756.39. 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) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1022318 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I492635 Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W09-3449 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc., Trust 2006-NC5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006NC5; Plaintiff, VS. Gaylyn A. Hortelano; Burnside`s Chasewood Townhome Owner`s Association; New Century Mortgage Corporation; Defendants. 09 CH 6060 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on January 8, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: PARCEL ONE: THE WEST 33.00 FEET (AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINES THEREOF) OF LOT 5 IN BURNSIDE`S CHASEWOOD P.U.D, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 22, 1993 AS DOCUMENT NO.R93-130788, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL ONE FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS CONTAINED IN DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO.R93287334. C/K/A: 2322 Chasewood Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515 PIN: 08-13-220-023 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W093449. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: single family home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) James A. Meece (6256386) James D. Major (6295217) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Emily S. Kresse (6294405) Shara Netterstrom (6294499) Ryan P. McNeil (6308006) Amelia R. Niemi (6308051) Brian M. Larson (6307947) Edward A. DeVries (6303176) Gina O. Harrison (6304785) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W09-3449

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS ING BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. BRYAN LUNDEEN; JONI LUNDEEN; CITIBANK, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2010 Address: 5230 Lee Ave Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 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 October 17, 2012, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 24, 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: THE NORTH 160 FEET OF LOT 23 IN MARSHALL FIELD WOODLAND HOMES FIRST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTIONS 7 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 2, 1920 AS DOCUMENT 144597, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 5230 Lee Ave, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 P.I.N.: 09-07-302-028 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $375,143.13 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, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 1612. 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 1612 DuPage County No.: 182011

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Published 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY- WHEATON, ILLINOIS HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Cathie B. Punsalang; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; HSBC Mortgage Services; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 12 CH 4206 Property Address: 2411 Concord Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Cathie B. Punsalang and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 4 IN WOODRIDGE CENTER UNIT 18, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 24 AND 25, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 13, 1984 AS DOCUMENT R84-91548 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MARCH 6, 1985 AS DOCUMENT R85-15318 IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2411 Concord Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517 P.I.N.: 08-24-327-004 Said property is commonly known as: 2411 Concord Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Cathie B. Punsalang and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number R2005-189633 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at DUPAGE County on or before January 4, 2013, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg Attorney for Plaintiff FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60563 630-983-0770 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 42005, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 Louis Freedman- 3126104, Thomas Anselmo- 3125949, Steven Lindberg3126232,Doug Oliver - 6273607, Clay A. Mosberg- 1972316, Karl V. Meyer- 6220397,Bryan D. Hughes6300070, Ann W. Lopez- 6190037, Jonathan Nusgart- 6211908, William B. Kalbac- 6301771, G. Stephen Caravajal, Jr. - 6284718, Christopher Iaria- 6301746,Christopher Weldon6287653, Michael Anselmo- 6307649, Teena Thomas- 6304145 I489779 Published 12/5, 12/12, 12/19

Seniors

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 19, 2012

Nutrition Tips for Seniors On-the-Go (StatePoint) Today’s seniors are leading active lives, filling their time with travel and new experiences. While staying active is great for one’s general well-being and happiness, continuous travel provides many challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition and regular exercise can keep you feeling great and reduce your risk for diseases such as prostate cancer, diabetes and hypertension. And, as we age, our risk for developing these diseases increases, so it’s especially vital for aging men and women to protect their overall health. Next time you take a trip, don’t let your health go on vacation too. Here are some wellness tips that will travel as well as your wrinkle-free shirts: • Maybe it’s all that waiting, but something about airports makes people hungrier. Packing food may be your best bet for a wholesome meal. If you do buy airport food, you may want to couple it with a little exercise. Explore the terminal’s options before settling on the first fast food joint you see. Salads, lowfat sandwiches and smoothies abound, these days. And instead

DAVE SAYS Continued from page 16 situations like this. That’s why it’s important to have a big pile of cash on hand. Remember, things like this are often just a bump in the road. They can be expensive, but taking care of important issues doesn’t have to mean giving up on taking control of your finances.Take care of immediate issues with yourself or your family first.Then, the come back when things are better and pick up where you left off on your Total Money Makeover! —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. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

of snacking on high-sodium pretzels or crackers on your flight, opt for an immunityboosting piece of fruit instead. • On road trips, pack a cooler filled with fresh vegetables, homemade sandwiches and water. If you do stop along the way, try and wait until you can find a rest stop with plenty of healthy food choices. • Incorporate cancer-fighting foods into your daily meals. Evidence from several studies suggests that fish can help protect against prostate cancer because they have “good fat,” particularly omega-3 fatty acids. Likewise, a lack of vegetables in the diet is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, according to experts at the Prostate Cancer Foundation. • A buffet can derail a diet quickly. When possible, skip the all-you-can-eat food fest and opt for individual menu items instead. When you can’t resist a buffet, eat an entire plate of salad before hitting the main dishes. Just be sure to go light on cheese and dressing and heavy on vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower. After

the salad, stick with grilled, lean meats and whole grains. Keep the amount of fat you get from red meat and dairy products to a minimum. • When you’re cooking for yourself, you know exactly what’s in your food. Don’t give up that knowledge just because someone else is doing the cooking. Ask how your meals are prepared to avoid certain no-no’s like trans fatty acids, which are found in margarine. • Remember to exercise each day, whether it’s exploring a new location on foot, or taking a swim in the hotel pool. Beyond burning calories, endurance exercises are particularly effective at increasing the body’s natural levels of antioxidants, eliminating inflammatory molecules that drive cancer. • Relax and enjoy your trip. Reducing stress can lead to a longer, happier life. More wellness tips can be found at www.PCF.org. Just as you would never forget your itinerary at home, don’t leave town without your good habits.

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Good nutrition and regular exercise can keep you feeling great and reduce your risk for diseases such as prostate cancer, diabetes and hypertension.

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 19, 2012