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Going Bald for a cause >> See the full story on page 4

Remembering those lost; fighting for survivors

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

A cherished little girl, Macy Bella Ganz, was a total ray of sunshine with a smile that lit up any room. A “little rock star,” she took on cancer with all the strength her body could muster.

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>> cause, from page 1 Bolingbrook4Kids St. Baldrick’s Foundation event to help raise funds for cancer research this weekend.

“St. Baldrick’s is an important event that helps keep her spirit alive, taking this horrible tragedy and have something good come out of it,” said Ganz.“If I can do this in my spare time to help someone else, I am going to do it.”

At age 3, Macy passed away in September 2010 from a rare form of kidney cancer, Stage IV Clear Cell Sarcoma of the kidney. First diagnosed in 2008, she underwent aggressive chemotherapy and radiation therapy. After removal of a 2.5-pound tumor, kidney, and a later brain surgery, she spent the summer of 2009 cancer-free until devastation hit again that September as a dental appointment revealed she developed leukemia.

Macy continued to fight, undergoing a successful cell transplant, only to find her original cancer had never disappeared, ultimately taking her life shortly after it was rediscovered.

The cancer that took Macy’s life affects only approximately 20 children a year in the United States. It is funding for these rare diseases, which may not get the attention of researchers that Ganz is fighting for.

“While there may be those tremendous success stories, there are so many that do not have a happy ending,” said Ganz. “We went through a lot of struggles and a complete roller coaster ride.

We became involved because there are not enough funds for rare cases, and we wanted to build awareness and do our part to further the much-needed research to help families that may be in the same situation.”

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Macy Bella Ganz and her brother Ethan. Macy lost her battle to cancer in 2010.

Bringing the need for funding to the forefront remains critical to the Ganz family, so much so that their 8-year-old son Ethan, shares

the same passion. He speaks of his sister often, sharing her story with friends and classmates.

It was during a parent-teacher

conference Ganz learned of her son’s outreach, though already knowing the amount of compassion he holds. Hung on the classroom wall display for all to see his project, titled “If You Could Have Anything,”—his answer— A Cure for Cancer, so I can have my sister back.”

“It is amazing to see how everyone is touched by Ethan’s stories of his sister,and I am so glad we kept him part of everything during her treatment,” said Ganz. “…We talk about it so that we can help others and somehow get a positive out of this.”

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Bolingbrook has been topping out as the 12th largest community drive in the world to collect funds for childhood cancer research and Ganz wants to continue the trend with a goal of $200,000 for this year’s event.

Split into two events this year to accommodate more potential shavees, the 2014 Bolingbrook for Kids St. Baldrick’s Events will take place Saturday, March 15, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive. The first event begins at 11 a.m. with registration at 10 a.m., and the second event starting at 6 p.m. with registration at 5 p.m.

Organizers ask that people throw vanity out the window and dare them to experience the “brilliance of being bald while raising funds for life-saving research.” Being a shavee raises awareness—a bald head, a display of solidarity with children who have cancer.

Teams from all over Bolingbrook came together for this event, Bolingbrook 4 Kids. Men, women, boys and girls all step up to show their support.

Each year,Team Rockstar, Macy’s dad Chris and his fellow Lemont firefighters take to the barber chairs in remembering Macy and supporting so many others touched by cancer.

You do not have to go bald to support the cause. Everyone is invited to the family-friendly event to cheer the shavees on and take part in various raffles and purchase food donated from local restaurants like Rosati’s, Gordon Beirsch, Go Roma, Red Mango, Bar Louie and BD Mongolian Grill.

To donate online, visit http:// www.stbaldricks.org/events/ mypage/719/2014/, email stbaldricksRockstar@icloud.com or call 888-899-2253.

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Superintendent addresses community at town hall meeting Community hashes out concerns on school district at Town Hall meeting

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

were asked to submit their questions on an index card that were then collected and categorized.

The majority of questions regarded the safety and the climate of the school, as well as teacher morale and curriculum.

Valley View Super intendent James Mitchem makesnoapologies for striving to have james mitchum the school district superintendent be child-centered valley view On safety, race and rather than adult- school district perception centered. But he does take responsibility for the Some parents wrote that their continued change in leadership children were afraid to go to at Bolingbrook High School. school, that fights are up while At a three-hour town hall discipline is down at BHS, and meeting held at BHS March 6, question how the new interim Mitchem answered questions principal Yolanda Jordan is from the community stemming handling it all. from last month’s resignation of “What I find disconcerting BHS Principal Michael White and is the way the picture is being an incident in which a student painted—that BHS was in control brought a BB gun to school. with Mr.White and is now coming Reportedly to keep the forum out of control.I encourage anyone moving along, audience members to come to BHS during passing

When you think about schools that are predominately minority, there always is some type of stigma. While I think that is unfair, it is ingrained in our culture … I am here to fight against and dispel that myth that is out there where terms like ‘gangsters’ and ‘ghetto’ are floating. That is not who we are—that is not who our children are.”

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periods or before or after school. I guarantee that perception would change significantly. Bolingbrook High School is not a dangerous place.”

Mitchem continued that while an incident can clearly happen at any time, the district’s schools are being kept safe, mentioning the district has won awards for its safety protocols. In addition, the district is reviewing any new measures it can undertake after recent events in both Bolingbrook and Romeoville and has since changed a few lockdown procedures, adding a tone alarm to announce hard lockdowns and strobe lights on the outside of BHS to warn outsiders that a

school is on lockdown.

Mitchem brought out the issue of culture and race, noting the district is 67 percent minority with 11,000 out of its 18,000 students receiving free or reduced lunch.

“When you think about schools that are predominately minority, there always is some type of stigma,” said Mitchem.

“While I think that is unfair, it is ingrained in our culture … I am here to fight against and dispel that myth that is out there where terms like ‘gangsters’ and ‘ghetto’ are floating. That is not who we are—that is not who our children are.”

Mitchem spoke to the issue

of the student and the BB gun, where parents questioned why the student was allowed back into the district after an incident at middle school. Citing laws that regulate the number of years a student can be expelled, he assured the community that such matters are dealt with on a caseby-case basis and in a manner that is best for all students involved.

He reported the student is not in school.

Questions of how the district deals with the social and emotional well-being were also brought up. District officials said the need is even more crucial with statistics showing far more students who are suffering.

The district is taking matters seriously through professional development.

On BHS principal, then and now He asked the community to >> see BHS | page 22

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Mayor John Noak presents State of the Village address Village tackled more than $2 million in street improvements, completed Murphy Park come a long way in the last few years. I am excited and optimistic about our future opportunities,” said Noak.

Calling the Working off a balance vital partnerships budget, the village tackled the village made more than $2 million in street in 2013 the key improvements, completed to a successful Murphy Park, renovated the year that brought john noak Village Park and in its most new business and additional romeoville mayor extensive project continued the Uptown Square job growth, Revitalization Project.

Romeoville Mayor John Noak’s The project includes the annual State of theVillage highlights construction of the Romeoville the year’s success, paving the way Athletic and Events Center which for more development in 2014. has already had a partial opening Noak presented the 24th and will be bringing in various Annual State of the Village address tournaments, such as a Nike youth March 6 hosted by the Romeoville basketball tourney attracting more Chamber of Commerce to more than 300 teams.

A grand opening than 400 business leaders, elected officials and citizens at Lewis is expected soon. In addition, the project also will include the first University’s JFK Sports Center.

“I am proud of what we have two retail outlot developments accomplished in 2013,” said including Franconi’s Grocery Noak.“We are fortunate to have a Store and Fat Ricky’s restaurant.

The year also marked significant group of dedicated professionals that work hard to attract quality recognition for the village with Romeoville Recreation developments. Romeoville has the

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Center awarded the Exceptional Workplace Award; the Romeoville Emergency Management Association working to have the village accredited as a Storm Ready Community; with improvements completed to its ion exchange water treatment system the village earned a credit for the best-tasting water; Noak received the Mayor of the Year award from the Illinois State Crime Commission; and the White Oak Library District won design awards as did major businesses Chicago Tube and Iron and the Mistwood Golf Course.

The police department upgraded technology, purchased three new squad cars, and dedicated time to its newly formed police youth academy and a new ride along program.The Fire Department continued to operate one of the most successful Fire Academies in the area, partnered with Rasmussen College this year and was able to purchase a new fire engine.

Transportation projects remain paramount with the work on a new Metra station expected to be completed by 2015; continued work on interchanges at Weber

Road and I-55 and Airport Road and Route 126; and a proposed end to the construction on Weber Road from Airport to Gaskin Drive by this summer.

Economic development surged despite the recession with companies like Pizutti, FedEx, and Peacock Engineering continuing to invest in the community.

Residential growth also continued with Misty Ridge building additional 18 homes in 2013,with 10 ready for 2014.Home sales increased by 40 percent and values rose by 15 percent in 2013. Continental Properties will be constructing a new class A – apartment community in 2014 and The Springs at O’Hara Woods is proposed for 240 units on 15 acres on Normantown Road.

Sam’s Club opened this year bringing with it numerous jobs and a commitment to the community.

“Romeoville has become one of the leading communities in Illinois, attracting 85 new businesses, which provided more than 1,500 additional jobs in the last year,” said Noak.

Noak also highlighted new commercial projects coming in 2014, including Goodwill, TJ Maxx, Chipolte, Dunkin Donuts and Sleepy’s.

Several new industrial projects for 2014 are on the horizon including the construction of a warehouse for Ashley Furniture including a 60,000 square-footretail facility; a 700,000 squarefoot speculative building by Pizutii;new construction by Duke Realty of a 330,000 square-foot facility on the old Panduit site; the expansion of Cicero Plastic Products; the redevelopment of the T.J.Lambrecht property; the expansion of AryztaGreat Kitchens who currently employees more than 600; and the family-owned and nation’s leader of personal protective equipment, Magid Glove and Safety Company that will take over the old Sharp Electronics Building and bring nearly 500 employees to Romeoville.

The full presentation of the State of the Village will be available on the Village’s website, as well as RPTV Comcast Channel 6 or AT&T Channel 99.

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county sheriff’s vacancy lures crowded field There are two candidates in the Republican primary and three in the Democratic primary

By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

It’s a crowded race this year for Will County Sheriff.

There are two candidates in the Republican primary and three in the Democratic primary, all of them law enforcement professionals with extensive experience in Will County. They’re trying to win the seat that will be vacated by Sheriff Paul Kaupas, a Republican who decided not to seek a fourth term.

The winner of each race will go head-to-head in the November election.

Ken Kaupas, republican Hometown: Shorewood Family: Married, two children Age: 54 Professional Experience: Police officer for 30 years.

Retired as a ken kaupas Deputy Chief repuBlican of the Special Operations Bureau from District 5 State Police. Currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Special Operations Bureau at the Will County Sheriff’s Department.

Community Involvement: Chairman of the Shorewood Police and Fire Commission.

Coached in the Troy Baseball Organization.

Why did you decide to run for sheriff?

I have been with the sheriff’s department for more than three years, and in my capacity as deputy chief, I have seen how the department operates.There are challenges there, and I have the skill set and background to move it forward from where we are today.

The first goal has to do with stabilizing the department’s budget. The budget must be

managed properly or the department won’t be able to continue to provide the appropriate services to the public sector.

My other goals have to do with crime, the better use of manpower and the use of analytics, something that I learned and relied on heavily in my prior experience with the state police.

Crime is down, but we can continue to do better. Heroin deaths are down, and I hope the trend will continue; we have done a lot of programming in that area. The sheriff has partnered with other county agencies and social service programs to fight the drug problem.

Nick Ficarello, republican Hometown: Manhattan Township Family: Married, two children Age: 57 Professional Experience: Retired deputy chief from the Will County Sheriff’s Department. Worked in special operations, investigations and at the Will County jail. Also worked as a part-time officer for the Posen police, and am a licensed private detective.

Graduate of the FBI National Academy; member of the FBI National Academy Graduate Association and of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Community Involvement: I am a member of the Joliet Moose lodge and the Illinois State Rifle Association.

Why did you decide to run for sheriff?

The citizens of Will County deserve new leadership at the sheriff’s office, someone with integrity and good moral character who is qualified and experienced in every aspect of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff should be able to lead and make Will County a safer place.

I am very interested in zerobased budgeting to address the problem of the budget.

I would also like to create a special victims unit to address serious crimes such as domestic violence, sex crimes, crimes involving children and the elderly and people who have special needs. Some of the existing detectives could be specially trained to handle these crimes.

I also would like to create a countywide radio emergency system such as the one used in Chicago. It would include a frequency that would be received by every police squad in the nick ficarello repuBlican county area.

When a serious crime happens, the police officer who is the nearest to the site of the crime might be a university police officer, for example. That would reduce response time during emergencies.

Mike Kelley, Democrat Hometown: Lockport Family: Married, three children Age: 47 Professional Experience: Will County Sheriff’s Police Sergeant. Former executive board member of ASFCME 2961, former executive board member of the FOP Labor Council and a former executive board member of MAP 123.

Community Involvement: mike kelley Former democrat Lockport City alderman; and currently Lockport Township Board trustee. Former AYSO Soccer Coach, a former coach for the Homer Stallions Baseball and a former Lockport Boys

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correction In the article, “2 candidates run for GOP race in Congressional District 3,” it was incorrectly stated that candidate Sharon Brannigan was in favor of Common Core standards in education. She does not want to see that curriculum instituted across the United States. The Bugle regrets the error.

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3 vie for two spots in county Board district 11 Winner will face Democrat Randall Olsen in November

By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Two Will County Board incumbents who have found michael “big mike” charles “chuck” themselves at the bottom of a suZanne hart strick maher naperville quarry issue are being challenged naperville naperville in the March 18 Primary by a political newcomer.

Organization, Holy Spirit in Rehabilitation Counseling and Michael “Big Mike” Strick is Catholic Church, and serves as a Psychology to work for 20 years running against Will County Wheatland Township precinct with students in K-12, many with Board Members Suzanne Hart committeeman. She is also a special needs. His teaching career and Charles “Chuck” Maher.All are past member of the Wheatland included serving as a high school from Naperville in the district that Township Plan Commission. She principal. He is founder and covers the Will County portion currently works as an account president of Career Education of that city, as well as Wheatland representative for Payflex. She and Management Consulting, Township and a portion of DuPage has been married to her husband which provides clinical and Township.

Leo for 22 years. They have three consulting services to a wide range of clients, including the A 15-year Naperville resident, children.

Maher moved to Naperville DuPage Court system, many local Hart has served on the Will County school districts and businesses. in 1975 with his mother, father Board since 2010. Previously, she Currently, he is president of and six brothers and sisters.

He served on the Naperville Park District Board, including a term moved to the Will County portion C&M Consulting, an education as president. in 2007, reelected of Naperville in 1992. His wife and mental health services firm in 2009, and served a term as Sarah works at Neuqua Valley whose clients include Live Text, president. During her tenure, she High School as the vocational a company that helps universities was the recipient of the Illinois coordinator for students with nationwide implement InternetAssociation of Park District’s special needs. They have four based online educational tools for faculty and students.

“Rising Star” award. daughters.

He used an undergraduate Maher began his political career Hart is actively involved in the community as a member of degree from Western Illinois assisting with authoring and the Naperville Junior Woman’s University and a masters from lobbying for the passage of the Club, Grow Republican Women Illinois Institute of Technology Professional Counselor Licensure >> sheriff, from page 5 Baseball coach. Member of St. Joseph’s Church in Lockport.

Why did you decide to run for sheriff?

Quite a few coworkers in the sheriff’s department asked me to consider running. The department in the last four to six years has not progressed forward in any way. As far as personnel are concerned, we can’t catch up. We do not have the manpower we need. The morale in the department is one of the lowest I have seen my 25 years there, and it is based on the lack of progression throughout the department, the lack of manpower on the street and in the Will County jail. I want people to want to come to work.

With my experience on the city council and the township board, I can see both sides – the worker’s

side and the administration’s side. I believe that will allow me to get things done.

Steve egan, Democrat Hometown: Joliet Family: Three children Age: 61 steVe egan Professional democrat Experience: Former Joliet police officer. Current lieutenant for the Will County Sheriff’s Police and shift commander in charge of patrol. Formerly in charge of the sheriff’s department’s internal affairs division. Also undercover narcotics agent with the Metropolitan Area Narcotics Squad.

Community Involvement: Former president of the Joliet Lions Club, member of the Will County Chapter of ABATE and parishioner at the Cathedral of St. Raymond.

Why did you decide to run for sheriff?

In my 25 years at the sheriff’s department, it has gone downhill. The department has cut important programs such as DARE that should not have been cut. I believe we would bring the DARE program back to the schools to prevent drug problems later.

There also have been cuts to the TRIAD program throughout the county. TRIAD protects senior citizens by educating them about scam artists. The department’s canine program also was cut. If an elderly person with dementia wanders away from home, the department is forced to borrow a dog from another agency to search the cornfields. These programs need to be reinstated.

I would like to restructure the department to make it more efficient. There are police

Act. Upon the passage of the bill, he was appointed by Gov. Jim Edgar to the regulatory board, later serving as 1st chairman of the board.

He was elected to the County Board in 2002, serving as chairman of the county board’s ad hoc Utilities & Energy Resource Committee, where he was instrumental in securing a commitment by Commonwealth Edison to create a new executive post – vice president of new business – to ensure high level corporate attention to Will County electric service as rapid growth increases demand on existing infrastructure.

Strick has lived in Will County for more than 25 years and has operated his own business since 1994afterworkinginthehazardous waste collection industry. As a small business owner, he says he has seen first-hand the challenges the government has posed to the business community.

Believing in smaller government, he said he would not take a public pension and would serve only two terms. Wanting to focus on government waste, he said he was part of the vocal grassroots opposition building a new town hall.

Like a good number of residents, Strick wasn’t happy about the Will County Board settling a dispute

over Boughton Materials’ plan to run a concrete crushing operation on 20 acres of its 200 acre quarry located off 111th Street near Naperville and Bolingbrook. In February 2013, the County Board voted 25-0 to reject the plan.

Soon after, the company sued the county, the fourth time it has done so over zoning or permitting requests.

Boughton Materials previously won court rulings in all of its lawsuits, setting the stage for a possible settlement with this suit. The Board approved the settlement of the litigation and a special use permit with 11 conditions in a 22-3 vote with Maher, Hart and Judy Ogalla, R-Monee, casting the negative votes.

Some residents believe the county should have fought the company in court; others also were upset they were not made aware of the recent vote to allow the quarry.

In response, Maher and Hart, on behalf of the residents living near the quarry, have requested that the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office review the Board procedures followed, in the recent settlement agreement between Will County and Boughton Materials as to whether there should have been a public hearing prior to the most recent vote.

officers doing desk jobs that could be out on the street. I would like to expand services the services for the citizens. In Joliet, a resident can walk into the police department at any time of day to make a traffic accident report. But the county’s services are offered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are antiquated. We are a 9-5 police department instead of a 24-7 department.

I also would introduce a heroin interdiction team that would be called HIT. Its officers would stop the flow of the drug through Will County while on its way to Chicago.

Sheriff’s Police Lieutenant.

Community Involvement: Member of the League of Women Voters and NOBLE; board member of the Unity CDC.

ed Bradley, Democrat Hometown: University Park Family: Two children Age: 60 Professional Experience: Currently University Park’s Police Chief. Retired Will County

Why did you ed bradley decide to run for democrat sheriff?

I still have a desire to be a public servant. I still have a passion for righteousness, justice and positive change.

I would bring fiscal accountability to the sheriff’s department. I would put together a financial team that would be responsible and held accountable for the spending. >> to see the full version of this story, checK out bugleneWspapers.com

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Loss of salary arbitration puts Sheriff’s Department deeper in the hole Sheriff’s department already is down some 27 positions, according to undersheriff

By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

With more than 600 employees and a potential budget shortfall of $6.3 million for 2014, the Will County Sheriff’s Office would seem like a good place to start some cuts.

That’s especially true, given that the county recently lost an arbitration that will mean $1.5 million in back pay for 2012 and 2013 for current and former sheriff’s department employees, and some $3 million toward that $6.3 million deficit this year.

But outgoing Sheriff Paul Kaupas, who is not running for re-election this year, brought staffers with him to a joint meeting of the County Board’s Finance and Insurance and Personnel committees March 4 to show, once again, the reasons not only for the large number of employees and corresponding salaries, but why they could use even more.

Undersheriff Jerry Nudera told members of the committees the sheriff’s department already is down some 27 positions. And Kaupas noted the County Board has funded under the department request for the past several years, including the $6.3 million this year.

All county officials in the room said they had no choice but to honor the arbitrator’s ruling to give sheriff’s employees 2.5 cost of living raises on top of their 5.27 percent step increases annually.

Some have estimated the increase in salaries could mean some 70 cut from the sheriff’s department. But Nudera went through the various divisions, showing members of the committees that each division barely has enough personnel to squeak by on a given day.

A contract to provide police service to the village of Homer Glen for the past 13 years more than covers the cost of the

service, sheriff’s officials said.

The Warrant Division is down low enough, Kaupas said, that they mostly just pick up people arrested on warrants from other areas instead of following up on outstanding ones from Will County.

One area targeted for possible cost savings has been fleet maintenance.

Some board members wondered if they could save money by contracting out.

But Kaupas and Nudera reminded them the department mechanics do more than oil changes. They take apart the cars and check brakes and other functions, as well as download sensitive information from onboard computers and cameras.

And as far as corrections – for the county jail and juvenile justice center – they said they cannot be short staffed on cell watch.

One area that stood out was for the five deputies and a sergeant assigned as school resource officers for Lincoln-Way Central, East, North and West, as Fairmont Grammar School.

Sheriff’s officials said the program started many years ago with a grant, and continued despite that grant ending.

Deputy Chief Ken Kaupas said he hoped the program would remain because the presence of a deputy in those schools undoubtedly has prevented occurrences. But County Board members want to see if officials in those schools districts are willing to pay for the services.

Diane Zigrossi, chair of the Insurance and Personnel Committee, said county finance officials will have some line item recommendations for a future Executive Committee meeting.

Finance officials already said if the County Board can’t find extra money or necessary cuts, the money will have to come from cash reserves.

Zigrossi and other know the entire $6.3 million deficit can’t come from personnel cuts alone.

Asked if it could hold up some projects such as the countycity of Joliet comprehensive infrastructure project, she said it could.

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Grogan, Cross vie for GOP nod in state treasurer race Republican winner will face State Sen. Mike Frerichs in November general election

Assembly, I saw firsthand how the decisions made by the Democrat leaders affect our state,” Cross said. “Taxpayers are now saddled with billions of dollars in unpaid bills, bond debt, pension liability and job-crushing taxes that has led to one of the

By Jonathan Samples rep. tom cross bob grogan Staff Reporter highest unemployment r-oswego dupage county rates in the country. auditor “The treasurer can DuPage County Auditor make a difference in Bob Grogan and state Illinois by getting engaged in Rep. Tom Cross, R-Oswego, job,” Grogan said. “In Illinois’ the process with the General will face off for the Republican history, we have never Assembly and Governor and nomination for state treasurer elected a CPA to the office of work to get Illinois on better in the March 18 primary. treasurer.”

Grogan, a Downers Grove Cross, 55, will rely on his fiscal footing.”

Cross said balancing the resident, is currently serving legislative experience and legal state’s budget is the first step his second term as the auditor background to woo voters. in rebuilding the Illinois’ for DuPage County and is Prior to his election to economy, and added that, if the state House in 1992, hoping his experience as a elected, he would expand the Cross worked for eight certified public accountant role of the treasurer’s offi ce to years in the Kendall County and fraud examiner will win include working on balancing State’s Attorney’s offi ce.

He him the favor of Republican received his law degree from the state’s budget. voters.

“The Office of Treasurer is “I am running because Cumberland School of Law in Alabama.

Illinois needs to elect people “As a member of the General >> see treasurer | page 12 who are qualified to do the

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oberweis, truax battle to face durbin Doug Truax, of Downers Grove, and state Sen. Jim Oberweis, of Sugar Grove, run for Republican nomination

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Two Republicans are vying for the opportunity to run against Dick Durbin for his U.S. Senate seat in November’s general election.

Doug Truax, of Downers Grove, and state Sen. Jim Oberweis, of Sugar Grove, are hoping to earn the Republican nomination at the March 18 primary.

the 25th District in the Illinois Senate since 2013. Oberweis is the chairman of Oberweis Dairy, started by his grandfather in 1915.

Labeling himself as a “common sense conservative,” Oberweis states on sen. jim oberWeis doug truax his campaign site he sugar grove downers grove is “pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, pro-tax cut, pro-spending cut, and proTruax graduated from the U.S. growth.”

Military Academy at West Point Truax defines himself as before moving to Downers pro-life and opposed to, what Grove and starting a strategic he calls, “liberal gun control risk consulting firm. Truax is measures.”

Truax also is opposed the co-owner of Veritas Risk to same-sex marriage, saying Services, based in Oak Brook, his Christian faith influenced which consults employers on that believe and that “society healthcare costs and benefits should resist the temptation to retirement. redefi ne” marriage.

Oberweis has represented

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Police Blotter

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Romeoville Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Dylan Somma, 21, 332 Emery, was arrested at 9:37 a.m. Feb. 21and charged with instate warrants in the 300 block of Emery.

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Juan Manriquez-Gonzalez, 30, 2006 St. James St., Rolling Meadows, was arrested at 7:10 a.m. Feb. 21 and charged with no valid driver’s license and failure to yield near Joliet Road and Sherman Road.

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Fatima Hernandez, 21, homeless, and Jaciel Sanchez, 19, 312 Dickens St., were arrested at 2:36 a.m. Feb. 22 and charged with the possession of cannabis in the 700 block of Farragut.

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Maria Garcia, 27, 443 Melissa Circle, and Dora Amezcua-Perez, 31, 361 Thistle Drive, Bolingbrook was arrested at 3:02 p.m. Feb. 23 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S. Weber Road.

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Christopher Leschkies, 32, 10816 W. 142nd St., Orland Park, was arrested at 1:23 a.m.

Feb. 25 and charged with DUI, possession of cannabis and the improper lane use, speeding and possession of drug equipment near Route 53 south of University Parkway.

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Djanet Young, 19, 1820 Lake Shore Drive, was arrested at 3:36 p.m. Feb. 25 and charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance and an expired registration near Weber Road and Grand.

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Erica Jones,37,453 Mallview Lane, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 7:46 p.m. Feb. 26 and charged with driving without lights and two in-state warrants near Weber Road and Highpoint Drive.

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Artemio Gonzalez, 30, 1132 Quail Run Ave., Bolingbrook, was arrested at 1:21 p.m. Feb. 27 and charged with an in-state warrant, driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration near Normantown Road and Brunswick Lane.

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Taria Perez, 39, 21513 Franklin Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 9:09 p.m. Feb. 28 and charged with disorderly conduct in the 900 block of Romeo Road.

Maziarka, 25, 2 10 Ashley Arlington, and Christopher Cali, 27, were arrested at 3 p.m.

March 1 for an in-state warrant in the 0-100 block of Arlington.

Daniel Brower, 29, 1835 W. Patterson, Chicago, was arrested at 6:48 p.m. March 2 and charged with driving with a suspended license and an improper U-turn near Normantown and Weber Roads.

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Chriz Guzman, 18, 210 Karen Ave., was arrested at 10:23 a.m. March 4 and charged with no valid driver’s license and

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speeding near Romeo Road and Poplar Avenue.

Ariana Gutierrez, 23, 105 S. Midland, Joliet, and Elizabeth Villagomez, 24, 100 Garnsey, were arrested at 3:17 p.m. March 4 for retail theft on the 200 block of S. Weber Road.

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Courtney Sustr, 34, 417 Van Gogh Circle, Bolingbrook,

was arrested at 8:07 a.m. March 5 and charged with aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting an officer in the 1000 block of Romeo Road.

Jose Lopez, 54, 1513 W. Erie, Chicago, was arrested at 10:01 p.m. March 5 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S. Weber Road.

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Well, Jillian and I are gonna try it again. We’re going for the gold at the sixth annual “Men Who Cook” competition.

We will be among some 50 amateur chefs cooking up our favorite recipes for hundreds of guests at the fundraiser to benefit the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, a not-for-profit agency that helps children who are the victims of sexual and physical abuse.

We cooks will offer bite-size samples of our wares in each of four categories: appetizer, side dish, entrée and dessert.

I will once again be offering an Italian delicacy, bagna cauda, in the appetizer category.

I have come to learn that it is a very popular dish to serve on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in some of the farm community.

At least that’s what Larry Walsh told me.

My boss, Michael Cleary, says he makes it the other way, with

olive oil and without cream.

My way, with cream, butter, garlic and, yes, anchovies, is the “wrong way,” he says.

I won’t argue with the Boss, but … I’ve had people sipping it straight instead of dunking bread or veggies.

All I know is I have run through 5 quarts of the stuff in a few hours as many of the 400 or so hungry munchers who come through dunk or sip as they pass We cooks Will offer bite-siZe samples of our Wares in each of four categories: appetiZer, side dish, entrÉe and dessert.

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A good number come back again. Being a newspaper guy, I don’t have enough friends to vote for me, so I haven’t even placed in the event. But I have fun.

Jillian? Oh, no. This former competitive figure skater gets TICKED. Last few years, we drive home from Mokena as I try to talk her down from the ledge.

Not everyone likes anchovies, as I tell her, even though you can

barely taste it.

“We should make THIS next year,” she’ll say.

And I tell her, no, we’re gonna keep doing this one until we win. Why? It’s easy.

The first time I did this, I made pizza, and making enough for 400 bite-sized offerings nearly killed me. The year after, I baked Italian Easter bread. Same thing.

Bagna cauda? Easy. Cream, butter, garlic, anchovies. Warm it up. Cut up some bread, open some baby carrots for the health nuts. And off you go.

The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Pipefitters Training Center Local 597, 10850 187th St., Mokena.

The cost is $40 per person; $75 per couple. The price is $10 for children between 6 and 12; kids 5 and under can attend for free.

It’s casual, and you guys can buy some adult beverages to wash it all down.

Tickets are available online at www.menwhocook.info, or they can be purchased at the door.

There might even be room for more cooks. Give a call at (815) 774-4565 to find out.

Either way, I hope Jillian and I hope to see you there. You will have a ball.

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Horoscopes Concentrate on how much you can accomplish in the week ahead by exerting a little extra effort.

Following through on a project might be the key to getting where you want to go. Don’t be too easily discouraged by setbacks.

Your partner or a steady companion could seem quite negative or become obsessed by a get-rich scheme. It might be your job in the week ahead to be a guide and mentor to those less focused on facts.

Caution and wisdom often travel hand in hand. This week might offer many instances when you must be tough-minded now so you can enjoy prosperity in the future. Remain silent in the face of criticism.

If the winds of change don’t blow you in the direction you want to travel this week, adjust your sails.

Learning to adapt to changing circumstances and using all the information at your disposal is the key to unlocking your latent talents.

When you have good advice and wisdom on your side, anything is possible. In the week ahead, a positive attitude and honest discussions will quickly resolve every challenge standing between you and the financial security you envision.

Much of your success and progress during the upcoming week will depend on whether you focus on good news or bad news. Remain willing to try out different solutions to old problems, especially in the workplace.

Implement financial safeguards so family matters don’t consume your nest egg. In the week ahead, you could be called upon to lead others and protect your circle of friends or loved ones from their own misconceptions.

There’s an upside to honesty in the week ahead, even if the truth seems to place you in a bad light. If you adopt an attitude that you’ve “made your bed and must lie in it,” you might find the bed quite comfy after all.

Find solutions that won’t exploit the opportunities shared by others while handling legitimate challenges with good grace. This week, you might be tempted to squander your resources on something that’s only a mirage.

You can fool yourself or be fooled by others in the week to come. Your hopes and dreams might seem achievable and making major changes looks easy, but seek objective advice before moving forward.

You can make progress in the week to come by quietly taking the lead and offering intuitive solutions. You won’t need to steamroll over the objections of others because people will recognize your high ideals.

In the week ahead, you have the ability to escape from the rat race and no desire to participate in oneupmanship. Within the bubble of your own unique brand of happiness you can avoid the material temptations of a dog-eat-dog world.

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Given a “chance,” they are opposite but the same -- SLIM AND FAT

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News >> treasurer, from page 7 uniquely positioned on both sides of the accounting ledger for state finances,” he said.“This gives the office legal standing to enforce Article 8, Section 2 of the Illinois Constitution that requires a balanced budget.”

However, Grogan, 46, disagrees that balancing the budget is the responsibility of the state treasurer.

“A perennial problem in Illinois is office holders

attempting to expand the reach of their offices,” he said.

“For anyone to imply that the treasurer’s office is somehow responsible for balancing the state’s budget is both naïve and irresponsible.”

He said the treasurer can impact the budget by increasing returns on investments, reducing spending in the treasurer’s office and by using the bully pulpit available to the treasurer to promote fiscal responsibility.

Grogan said the main financial issue facing Illinois is excessive pension liabilities, which he said should be eliminated for all new hires.

New hires, according to Grogan, should come into a 401k program.

State Sen. Mike Frerichs, D-Champaign, is running unopposed in the primary.

He will face the winner of the Republican primary in the general election.

INSIDE: Romeoville duo chooses to continue to play basketball this season, page 15; Girls basketball final stats, page 17

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Bambule big in Broncos’ title run

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Romeoville resident Kaylee Bambule came into the IHSA Class 3A state semifinal game against Burlington Central having played in 33 of Montini’s 34 games and was averaging 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.

She tallied a total of nine points in the two games at Illinois State’s Redbird Arena in Normal, but every one of them had a huge impact in the game.

In the state final game against Joliet Catholic Academy, a game Montini won 57-44 to win the state title, Bambule hit one shot, but it was a huge one.

At the 4 minute, 53 second mark of the third quarter Montini had taken an 11-point lead, its largest lead of the game at the time before JCA came storming back.

A 9-0 Angel run cut the lead to two points, but then Bambule buried the first of two Bronco three pointers from the left corner at the 2:01 mark, helping

Montini build the lead back to eight heading into the fourth quarter.

Bambule said she doesn’t feel the pressure, partly from growing up with her dad, Jeff, the 12- year coach of the Romeoville boys varsity team before he retired prior to this season.

“He pushes me hard and it has always helped me a lot and gives me great confidence,” Kaylee said.

“I try and play without any nerves and just play my game how I can and I am fortunate enough that my teammates help me out.”

Montini coach Jason Nichols appreciates her pedigree.

“She is a coach’s daughter,” he said.“She has guts. She is a tough, hard-nosed kid and she just makes plays in big games. Her better games are against Wheaton South, Rolling Meadows, (in the semifinal) she hit some big shots and (in the final) she hit big shots.

She has to work on a few things like all freshmen, but she is tough and she is going to be a really good player for us.”

In the semifinal game, Bambule

checked into the game at the 4:16 mark of the second quarter with the Broncos trailing 12-11.

Within 30 seconds of entering the game, Bambule connected on an acrobatic drive and layup, had a steal and another lay in to put Montini ahead 15-12.

Her two quick field goals, her only two of the game, were the final points scored of the half.

While she missed on her other attempts from the field, Bambule would find herself in a crucial spot later in the contest.

After a comeback in the final three minutes of the game gave Montini a 27-24 lead inside the final minute, Bambule was fouled and sent to the free throw line for the one-and-one.

A 46 percent foul shooter coming into the game (6-of13), Bambule missed the front end of the bonus, but got her own offensive rebound and was subsequently fouled again.

This time, Bambule knocked down both foul shots to extend >> see BAMBULE | page 19

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Romeoville resident Kaylee Bambule hit big shots for Montini in its Class 3A title run.

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Sports

Lewis fall in GLVC tourney The No. 20 Southern Indiana men’s basketball team led from start to finish and hit 11 threepointers as the Screaming Eagles earned the 92-74 victory over No. 23 Lewis University in the 2014 Deaconess Great Lakes Valley Conference Quarterfinals at the Ford Center on Friday (March 7) afternoon.

The Screaming Eagles, led by a team-best 23 points and four three-pointers from senior forward Orlando Rutledge, converted 57.9% (11-for-19) of their long-range attempts. As a team, USI shot 55.6% (30-for-54) from the floor.

Rutledge was one of five USI players who scored in doublefigures, including junior guard Gavin Schumann (16 points), senior forwardTaylorWischmeier (15 points, 9 rebounds), senior guard Lawrence Thomas (14 points, 8 assists, 4 steals) and senior forward Aaron Nelson (12 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists).

“I’m disappointed we didn’t play better,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said.

“(Southern Indiana) got up early and put us on our heels.

“They are a tough team to beat when they shoot the ball as well as they did, so you have to give them credit.”

With the win, Southern Indiana improves to 23-5 and advances to the GLVC semifinals where they will play the winner of Illinois Springfield and Drury at 6 PM on Saturday (March 8) evening. Lewis falls to 21-6 and will find out their postseason fate on Sunday (March 9) night, as the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament selection show airs here at 9:30 PM CT. The first six minutes of the second half proved to be the difference in the game, as the Screaming Eagles went on a 19-6 run to extend their 43-39 lead at the intermission to 17.

Wischmeier scored six points during that stretch, while Thomas and Nelson both added five.

Lewis junior forward Julian Lewis (Flossmoor, Ill./ Homewood-Flossmoor) scored

a game-high 25 points on 10for-13 shooting and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds. His 10 field goals are a career-high and a team-season high for the Flyers.

Sophomore center Kyle Nelson (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North) tied a careerhigh with 18 points on 8-for14 shooting, while junior guard Ryan Jackson (Bolingbrook, Ill./ Riverside-Brookfield) finshed with 14 points.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The No. 11 Lewis University women’s basketball team will make their second-straight appearance in the NCAA Division II Championship Tournament when the second-seeded Flyers take on the seventh-seeded Missouri-St. Louis on Friday (March 14).

Top-seeded Drury University will host the Midwest Regional at >> see GLVC | page 20

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Junior duo happy they chose hoops

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff

Chuck Hunter had a solid season on the hardwood.

Heading into the basketball season at Romeoville, new coach Marc Howard was trying to put the most competitive team on the floor this season, while having enough skilled underclassmen so there were players to learn this year and return next season.

While looking for that mix, he found a pair of players that were unsure if basketball was in their plans for the winter season.

Junior Chuck Hunter,a transfer from Hinsdale South, was just coming off the most successful season in recent memory with the Romeoville football team and was considering resting up and working out on his own prior to playing baseball for the Spartans in the spring.

That plan failed after a talk with Howard.

“Coach talked to me and told me it was going to be a new program and I got excited,” Hunter said.“I have been playing basketball for a while and once coach asked if I was playing, I wasn’t sure because of football, but I decided to play and it has been fun.”

Fellow junior Josh Krueger had also been playing basketball for a long time, but as one of the Spartans’ top baseball players, he was contemplating taking the winter off to prepare for the diamond.

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is a lot of fun and I just needed to play,” Krueger said. “I was thinking about walking away. I don’t play basketball because I am going to go somewhere because I know baseball is my main sport, but I just love basketball.”

Both of the juniors said that basketball has helped them get ready for their primary sports.

“This really helps me go into baseball season in great shape,” Krueger said. “Coach (Howard) works us harder than I would do on my own.”

Hunter agreed. >> see DUO | page 19

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GIRLS BBALL Points Per Game Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Jaida Green, Downers North Aysia Bugg, Bolingbrook Emily Schramek, Benet Erin Heide, Minooka Emily Eshoo, Benet Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Jordan Heberg, Plainfield North Sarah Costello, Downers North Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Lexi Marin, Romeoville Peyton Winters, Downers North Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Kathleen Doyle, Benet Monica Barefield, Joliet West Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Elanta Slowik, Maine East Claire Hardy, Downers South Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Ryaen Johnson, Bolingbrook Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Destiny Hollins, Lockport Cherish Smith, Romeoville Nina Anderson, Maine South Naomi Mays, Lockport Rebounds Per Game Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Sarah Costello, Downers North Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Claire Hardy, Downers South Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Cherish Smith, Romeoville Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Maria Protic, Maine East Peyton Winters, Downers North Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Ryaen Johnson, Bolingbrook

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Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Ty Battle, JCA Sydney Arlis, Minooka Nina Anderson, Maine South Kyla Creal, Lockport Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Ally Fink, Plainfield South Rachel Sutphin, Plainfield South Adriana Acosta, JCA Assists Sarah Costello, Downers North Jaida Green, Downers North Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Bre Sobotka, Resurrection Aysia Bugg, Bolingbrook Juatece McNear, Joliet Central Kelly Kons, Maine South Monica Barefield, Joliet West Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Sydney Arlis, Minooka Erin Heide, Minooka Skyle Osborne, Romeoville Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Nina Anderson, Maine South Christina Ekhomu, JCA Lexi Marin, Romeoville Bethany Bachmann, Minooka Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Kathleen Doyle, Benet Ty Battle, JCA Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Jnaya Walker, JCA Megan Roberts, Maine South Destiny Hollins, Lockport Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Steals Sarah Costello, Downers North Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kianna Campbell, Lockport Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Destiny Hollins, Lockport Jaida Green, Downers North

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Stats based on coach submissions.

Don’t see yours? Send to staylor@buglenewspapers.com 5.8 5.8 5.3 5.0 4.9 4.9 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.7 149 103 93 85 79 78 70 69 68 66 66 60 60 59 57 56 56 55 49 48 43 43 42 42 39 39 35 103 85 78 77 75 70 58

Jnaya Walker, JCA Christina Ekhomu, JCA Elanta Slowik, Maine East Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Aysia Bugg, Bolingbrook Bre Sobotka, Resurrection Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Ty Battle, JCA Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Kailey Foster, Joliet West Naomi Mayes, Lockport Nina Anderson, Maine South Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Skyle Osborne, Romeoville Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Monica Barefield, Joliet West Lexi Marin, Romeoville Kathleen Doyle, Benet Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Kelly Kons, Maine South Jamari McAfee, Lockport Monica Nunez, Resurrection Treanna Perry, Joliet West Cherish Smith, Romeoville Field Goal % Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Ty Battle, JCA Peyton Winters, Downers North Emma Hlavin, Benet Kyla Creal, Lockport Sydney Arlis, Minooka Jenna Martin, Benet Kendall McDermott, Benet Free Throw % Autumn Lawson, Joliet Central Emily Eshoo, Benet Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Alexis Pease, Minooka Faith Heitman, Romeoville Emily Schramek, Benet Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA 3-pointers

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Nina Anderson, Maine South Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kelly Kons, Maine South Kennedy Weigt, JCA Monica Barefield, Joliet West Monica Nunez, Resurrection Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Kate Moriarty, Resurrection

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Flyers earn athletic honors Lewis University redshirt junior outside hitter Geoff Powell (Claremont, Calif./Claremont) was named Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Offensive Player of the Week while junior libero Lucas Yanez (Burbank, Calif./John Burroughs) took home MIVA Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on March 4.

“We had a great weekend as a team and Geoff and Lucas were huge pieces of our success,” Lewis head men’s volleyball coach Dan Friend said.

Powell hit .706 (37 K, 1 E, 51 TA) in six sets of play last weekend. He netted a career-high .783 hitting percentage against Quincy (19 K, 1 E, 23 TA) and tallied 18 kills in 28 attempts without an error against Lindenwood.

“Geoff put up some unbelievable numbers for the weekend,” Friend said.“I am excited to see him in a great groove mid-season.”

Yanez tallied 20 digs over six sets, posting a .960 reception percentage while only committing one receiving error in 25 attempts.

Against Quincy, he matched a season-high 12 digs.

“Lucas has been getting better and more comfortable each week,” Friend said. “It is great to see him get recognized for a really good

weekend.”

• The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced on March 4 that Lewis University juniors Ryan Jackson (Bolingbrook, Ill./ Riverside-Brookfield), Jeff Jarosz (Lyons, Ill./Morton) and Julian Lewis (Flossmoor, Ill./HomewoodFlossmoor) have all earned AllGLVC accolades as all three have played a crucial role in helping the Flyers to a 21-5 record this season.

Lewis’ backcourt of Jackson and Jarosz were named to the All-GLVC First and SecondTeam respectively, while Lewis, a forward, was named to the GLVC All-Defensive Team.

“Obviously, individual recognition will happen when you have the kind of team success we’ve had this year,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said.“All three of these individuals are very deserving of any accolades they receive.

“Hopefully there’s a lot of basketball left this year, but it is certainly comforting to know that these three all have another year remaining.”

Jackson earned first team honors for the second-straight year, as he leads the Flyers in scoring, averaging 18.0 points-pergame - which is sixth-best in the conference. The Bolingbrook, Ill., native, who scored his 1,000th

career-point earlier in the season, has knocked down a team-best 37 three-pointers and tops the squad with 137 free throws made.

“Ryan continues to prove why he is one of the better guards in the GLVC,” Trost said. “He made a lot of big baskets for us in crucial games.”

A first-time selection to an AllGLVC team, Jarosz is chipping in 14.1 points-per-game and shooting 56.8% (109-for-192) from the field. He is second on the squad in assists (3.3 apg.) and owns a GLVC-best assist/turnover ratio of 3.08 to 1.

“Jeff probably developed and matured as much as any guard in this league,”Trost said.“There were times this year where he just took over and dominated the game from the point guard spot.”

For the second-straight season, Lewis has been named to the GLVC All-Defensive squad. He averaged 13.9 points and a team-best 8.7 rebounds-per-contest - good for third overall in the conference. He collected a team-best eight doubledoubles on the campaign.

“Julian has had a fantastic season and is very deserving of an allconference selection as well,”Trost said. “I saw his confidence grow and develop into a consistent threat for us (this season).”

Sports >> DUO, from page 15 “Coach told me it would help my footwork and jumping for football,” Hunter said. “And it has. I have become a better teammate, too.”

Howard, a three-sport high school athlete himself, said he has enjoyed having the two juniors on the team.

“Both of those guys have a great work ethic and they excel at their primary sport and they bring that to basketball,” Howard said. “They set the tone for how the practice environment should be, the expectations as far as hard work and hard play.”

With only four wins on the season, the first season hasn’t been productive as far as the record, but the Spartans are a lot closer to success than the wins show.”

“We have played six overtime games,” Howard said. “Although the record doesn’t reflect it, guys like them bring the hard work mentality and we have been right there. The kids hold each other accountable and that has been the great thing of having kids like Chuck and Josh is that they can lead by example.

They are great character kids and they lead on the court, in the classroom and in the community.”

Howard also said it doesn’t hurt having players with teammates from other sports to pack the stands at a basketball game.

“They bring a good fan support,” he said. “They bring their teammates from football and from baseball to cheer them on. So, they have been great for the team physically, spiritually and mentally.” >> BAMBULE, from page 13 the Montini lead to 29-24 and all but secure the Bronco win.

The Bambule family still resides in Romeoville, making Kaylee’s commute to Lombard every day is tough.

“I have to be up at 5:30 a.m., so it is a long morning,” she said.

“Montini wasn’t always the plan, but I knew they were a team that would go hard and play hard.”

All the hard work and the long days paid off with the state title, although she said it hasn’t hit her yet.

“It will take a while to hit me,” she said. “It is so exciting and it won’t hit me for a while.”

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Josh Krueger decided to stay with basketball instead of just focusing on baseball this season.

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Sports >> GLVC, from page 14 the O’Reilly Family Event Center in Springfield, Mo., as start times have yet to be announced.

“We are happy for another opportunity to continue to play,” Lewis women’s basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen. “Only 64 teams get the chance to continue their season and we are excited to be included.”

The Flyers compiled a 22-5 record and a second-straight Great Lakes Valley Conference East Division title after going 162.

Lewis is led by sophomore forward Mariyah BrawnerHenley (Skokie, Ill./Niles North), who averages 18.3 points and 12.5 rebounds-per-game.

Brawner-Henley, the 2014 GLVC Women’s Basketball Player of

the Year, leads the country with 23 double-doubles in 27 games.

The Flyers defeated the Tritons 67-60 on January 11th in St. Louis, Mo. Redshirt sophomore guard Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) led four Flyers in double-figures with 18 points while Brawner-Henley tallied a double-double with 11 points and 17 rebounds.

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Angels second to one in Class 3A

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

NORMAL - Despite the tears and heartbreak of a 57-44 loss to Montini in the IHSA Class 3A state championship game, JCA senior Jasmine Lumpkin did something high school players often fail to do after an emotional loss – she understood the importance of what the Angels accomplished instead of lamenting on what they didn’t.

This year’s team was the lone Angels (28-3) basketball team to make it to the state final four.

“Being down here for my senior year with this group of girls, I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Lumpkin said. “I am just happy with what we accomplished this season. We came all the way down here, yeah, we fell short and it hurts really bad, but I am really proud of this team and I can’t take away the success we have had this year. We made history just coming down here.”

Lumpkin and the Angels happened to catch the Broncos on a day where they seemingly could not miss from behind the three-point arc, connecting on 11 triples in the contest.

“They were hot today,” said sophomore Nicole Ekhomu. “I can’t believe that they were a better team than us, they were just hitting their shots.”

“They were the hotter team.

I felt like we could have played with them, but they just got hot,” Lumpkin said. “That could have went either way, When you are hot like that, there isn’t much you can do with that.”

It was JCA who used the three to grab a 13-12 lead after the first quarter, as freshman Jnaya Walker beat the first-period buzzer, but from there, the shooting belonged to Montini.

Even at the end of the first half, Ekhomu hit a triple to bring the Angels back from a six-point deficit and seemingly cut the lead to two at intermission, however Montini sophomore Lea Kerstein connected on a heave at the horn

to extend the lead back to five.

“We played hard,” Lumpkin said.

“It was just very frustrating.”

At the 4 minute, 53 second mark of the third quarter Montini increased its lead to 11-points, its largest lead of the game at the time, but the Angels were not done fighting.

Joliet Catholic Academy stormed back on a 9-0 run that cut the lead to two points, but then the Broncos did what they did all game – hit the three.

Montini freshman Kaylee Bambule, daughter of long-time Romeoville boys basketball coach Jeff Bambule, buried the first of two Bronco three pointers from the left corner at the 2:01 mark.

After a missed three attempt by JCA, Kelly Karlis hit one of her four threes, helping Montini build the lead back to eight heading into the fourth quarter.

“We got back in the game and there looked like there was some hope, but they answered,” said Joliet Catholic Academy coach Ed Schodrof. “We knew they could shoot the ball, so we started out in the 1-3-1 (defense) and see if they were hot and then make the adjustment. We did switch to man, we did switch to diamond and we had some success with the full court pressure. We told the girls not to switch on the ball, we switched twice and they hit those two big threes in the corner. You can’t do that against them. They are a very good team.

They moved the ball so well, they found the open shooters.”

Ekhomu led the team with 14 points, while Lumpkin added eight and Walker had seven The Angels will part ways with four seniors in Lumpkin, Christina Ekhomu, Alex Legg and Brittany Abington, but return a host of young players who now have the experience of a state final under their belt.

“Everything will be OK,” Schodrof said.“I am proud of this team. There are probably 150 teams in 3A and to finish second isn’t too bad. Hopefully that will sink in Monday or Tuesday. Prolly

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Nicole Ekhomu led JCA in scoring in both games in the Class 3A final four.

a little bit of tears tonight, but everything will be fine. We had a great year. You have to get here the first time to come back. We had to crack through.”

SEMIFINAL The road to the championship

game was not an easy one for JCA, as it had to get past back-to-backto-back state champion Quincy Notre Dame.

The Angles played the final 5:18 without Lumpkin, who had fouled out of the game, but still managed to close the game out on a 12-2 run and win 70-59.

Nicole Ekhomu again led the way with 16 points, while Lumkin had 15.

Freshmen Walker (15 points) and Ty Battle (13 points) helped pick up the slack with Lumpkin on the bench.

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>> BHS, from page 3 move forward now that White has departed and accept Jordan as the interim principal.

He believes she is proven to be effective at the job and brings what is a “fresh set of eyes” to a school that has been shaken by recent events.

“We’ve had three principals in four years—I’ve apologized for that,” said Mitchem. “Never thought in a million years this would happen. It was never my intention for Principal Fabby Williams (who left after six months on the job in 2011), or Principal White to leave.

We have a process for vetting that is rigorous, but it is not infallible.”

Mitchem said they simply to have to do better at finding a replacement. Jordan then addressed the crowd as well, speaking of her commitment to the students.

“I am not Mr. White, that is not who I am,” said Jordan.

“But I care about these kids, though my method may be different. My goal is to work with you, not against you …

Mr. White is gone, and we have dealt with the good, the bad and the ugly. I see the hurt in this family, and I talk to the students. We have to move forward, and we cannot dwell on the negative.”

Comments surfaced that Jordan has not introduced herself to the students. She said she would continue to have class meetings to address the students and will stick to the schedule White had established.

Retakes and systematic change Questions regarding test retakes led to discussion on the core beliefs of the district and how Mitchem is moving to take the district to being childcentered, focusing on what works best for the student, rather than adult-centered, focusing less on making a teacher’s job easier. Quickly stating he fully supports teachers, he though admits the move is unpopular,but one that is the basis for sorely needed change designed to close an achievement gap (lower scores for at-risk students) that has always existed not only in Valley View but the entire educational system.

He explained that retakes are meant to give all students an

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equal opportunity at success; that the mastery of content is more important then the route the student took to get there.

“I don’t expect (to have) all A students, but 97 percent of all students can meet minimum requirements for efficiency, which means our students can get it. If we deliver a test and a student fails, we do it again until the kid gets it,” said Mitchem. “We are not giving up on any kid.”

When he became superintendent, students in high school were taking 7th grade math—that was a problem for him. That is no longer the case at the district, he said, with students being taught at their grade level.

“It all becomes a matter of beliefs,” said Mitchem. “ The intent for retakes is to ensure mastery, not to elevate a grade.”

He spoke of an educational system that set at-risks students up to fail.

“The old system said to students that we didn’t believe in them—our intent is to break that mold,” said Mitchem.

In addition, he pointed to a system that allows teachers with seniority to pick and choose their classroom (“that’s adult-centered,”) with the highest-achieving students.

“I think that’s backwards, and teachers do not like that,” said Mitchem. “Why take our most experienced teachers and give them the best students when their tools can be used teaching students who need their help?”

In addition, the move to cut instructional aides last year was met with controversy, and people wondered if that were the correct path.

Mitchem reported that they know have the data that says it was the right thing to do and will be presented at the March 24 school board meeting.

Due to mandates on school districts and changes in teacher evaluations across the state, morale is lower than ever before, even national surveys indicate, said Mitchem.

“But the fact is our teachers are exposed to far more at-risk students and are performing well. If you compare apples to apples, with districts that have the same demographics you will find that we are outperforming most,” said Mitchem.

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Bob Rogina remembered as developer, mentor, visionary, friend Rogina, 72, died Feb. 28 after a lingering illness

By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Bob Rogina was so much a part of Joliet, it’s tough to figure out Bob Rogina where he made his most lasting mark.

But those who knew him best said he left his imprint on everything he touched, mainly because he was a do-er who gave his all no matter what he did.

Rogina, 72, died Feb. 28 after a lingering illness. His legacy includes five children and nine grandchildren, as well as the many friendships he fostered as owner of Rogina & Associates land planners, chairman of the Silver Cross Hospital Foundation and of the Cornerstone Services board, and vice chair of the board that oversees the Rialto Square Theatre.

Oh, and he helped save Joliet from financial ruin.

Some people pile up a list like this for show, said Larry Johnson, vice president of the Silver Cross Hospital Foundation. Not Bob Rogina.

“If he was on your team,he was going to be a working member,” Johnson said. “I remember one year, he was United Way fund chairman. They did pretty well, but Bob thought he could do better. So he volunteered to lead it the next year, too.”

Johnson said he got to know Rogina pretty well as members of Joliet Rotary. But they really bonded once Rogina was recruited to lead the Silver Cross Hospital Foundation.

“He was a great listener,” Johnson said. “He would sit there for an entire meeting and not say a word. Then at the end, when we were all grappling for a solution, Bob would give us the answer. … I considered him a mentor. He would tell me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear.”

When Silver Cross made its move from Joliet to New Lenox several years ago, Johnson said,

the foundation was able to raise nearly $9 million, much of which could be attributed to Rogina’s efforts.

Johnson said Rogina generally was pretty quiet.

But he would chide Johnson about the healthy “rabbit food” served for dinner at the hospital before Foundation meetings. “He would say, ‘I want a hot dog.’ So one time, we had hot dogs. He thought that was pretty good.”

Russ Slinkard, executive director of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce, intimated there might not have been a place to get a hot dog, or anything else, if it weren’t for the efforts of Rogina and a few others during the recession of the 1980s.

If (Rogina) was on your team, he was going to be a working member. I remember one year, he was United Way fund chairman. They did pretty well, but Bob thought he could do better. So he volunteered to lead it the next year, too.”

- arry Johnson, vice president of the Silver Cross Hospital Foundation

“Bob Rogina was dedicated to improving the future of Joliet,” Slinkard said. “It was in the early 1980s, when things were at their worst for Joliet, that Bob Rogina teamed up with Frank Turk, Jr., Bob Thornton and Tom Feehan to form Joliet’s first economic development organization, Greater Joliet Inc. This small beginning was the forerunner of today’s Will County Center for Economic Development, to which Bob was fully committed, serving on its Board of Directors from its founding in 1986.”

John Greuling, president and CEO of the Will County CED, said Rogina represented the essence of the economic development group. “He had a passion for his

community and a passion to exact change,” Greuling said.

As Slinkard mentioned, Rogina, Turk and the others realized in the 1980s Joliet’s economy wasn’t diversified enough to pull itself out of double-digit unemployment.

Greuling said Rogina helped form that strategy of enticing smaller businesses to come to Joliet.

In 1987, Rogina, as he often did, put his money where his heart was, starting Rogina & Associates, Ltd. in the basement of a model home.The company’s website says this was the start of a civil engineering, land surveying and land planning company that has grown to be the largest firm of this type with their principal offices in Will County.

Rogina’s professional stamp was on the development of Interstate 355 through Will County, as well as much of the development around Illinois 59 and Caton Farm in Joliet.

But Greuling remembers one of Rogina’s passions … and prophecies.

At the end of his second interview before hiring on with CED, Greuling said his final test was a two-hour ride-along with Rogina. One of the many spots they visited was a large mess of dirt and debris that took Greuling aback just a bit: the former Joliet Arsenal property.

“He said, ‘Greuling, you’re going to spend the next 10 years of your life here,’” the CED leader remembered.

The property is now divided among a national cemetery, a tallgrass preserve and one of the intermodal yards that helps make the area the largest inland port in North America.

Greuling also said Rogina was a mentor, and, like Johnson, said he preferred to dig in and work than sit back and watch.

“If you were on Bob’s team, he made sure you had what you needed to be successful,” Greuling said.

“He was one of those guys who doesn’t come along very often,” Johnson said of his longtime friend. “And he will be profoundly missed.”

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 240 Gladiolus Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single Family Home). On the 27th day of March, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff V. Michael G. Martin Defendant.

Case No. 13 CH 3236 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-13-22504 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 2/27, 3/6, 3/13

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 282 SOUTH OAK CREEK LANE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE.). On the 3rd day of April, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. ANGELIQUE ROBERTS; SERGIO ZERMENO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION; CREEKSIDE AT ROMEOVILLE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendant.

Case No. 12 CH 1456 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 207,520.05 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

ROMEOVILLE

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ROMEOVILLE

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

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“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W13-2827 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Pablo Palencia; Abelina Palencia; LVNV Funding LLC; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Pablo Palencia, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Abelina Palencia, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants.

13CH 3264 Judge Thomas Thanas NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Pablo Palencia -Abelina Palencia that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Will County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: LOT 29 IN BLOCK 6 IN HAMPTON PARK UNIT 10 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 3, 1968, AS DOCUMENT NO. R68-6757, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 315 Mckool Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446 PIN: 11-04-04-211-008 said Mortgage was given by Pablo Palencia and Abelina Palencia, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2009040906.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on APRIL 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Will County, Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432 on or before April 14, 2014, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) 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 W13-2827 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Michael G. Martin Defendant. No. 13 CH 3236 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 8th day of January, 2014, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 27th day of March, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 254, IN WESGLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 4 UNIT, 1 A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 22, 2000, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2000-90319 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MAY 2, 2001 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2001-050599, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 240 Gladiolus Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 11-04-07-309-002 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-13-22504 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/27, 3/6, 3/13

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,

MORTGAGE

vs.

ANGELIQUE ROBERTS; SERGIO ZERMENO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION; CREEKSIDE AT ROMEOVILLE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendant. No. 12 CH 1456 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 17th day of December, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 3rd day of April, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: UNIT NUMBER 3320502 IN CREEKSIDE OF ROMEOVILLE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: CERTAIN LOTS IN PASQUINELLI’S CREEKSIDE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 22, 2005, AS DOCUMENT R2005-66952, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R2005-173623 WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED OCTOBER 20, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2005182333, AS AMENDED; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 282 SOUTH OAK CREEK LANE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. P.I.N.: 11-04-07-404-046-1002 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 207,520.05 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

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Is there such a thing as too healthy eating?

Orthorexia is an obsession with healthy eating that can lead to individuals severely limiting the foods they will eat Can you have too much of a good thing? When it comes to healthy eating, the answer might be yes.

We all know that a healthy diet is important for preventing diseases and helps us have enough energy every day, but for individuals suffering from a condition known as orthorexia, healthy eating can become unhealthy.

Orthorexia is an obsession with healthy eating that can lead to individuals severely limiting the foods they will eat.

Although orthorexia is not a clinical term, and it has not been officially defined as a mental disorder, left untreated the condition can cause serious health problems including malnutrition, cardiac complications and in extreme situations, death.

“A major difference between orthorexia and anorexia is that for those suffering from orthorexia, achieving and maintaining an ideal weight is not one of the symptoms,” explains Dr. Jan RemerOsborn, a clinical neuropsychologist at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.

“Rather, orthorexia is an obsession with both defining and maintaining a ‘perfect’ dietary regimen.”

Just because someone follows a healthy diet does not mean they are orthorexic.

So how can you tell if you or a friend or family member is displaying signs of orthorexia?

“A healthy relationship with food looks food as a source of energy, of fuel for the day,” Remer-Osborn said. “Having a wellrounded life with many interests helps put food in its appropriate perspective.

We should eat to live, not live to eat.”

If you or a loved one experiencing any signs of orthorexia or have questions, it is important to contact a primary care physician who can provide resources to help you get on the path to a healthier life.

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remer-osborn says to look for these changes in behaVior:

• Obsessive concern regarding the effect of food choices on health • Guilt for not adhering to strict diet • Spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about food • Avoidance of daily activities and responsibilities to follow diet • Fear of eating away from home or eating food prepared by others • Increased anxiety, depression or mood swings • Feeling increased self-esteem when eating the “right foods” while criticizing others who do not follow the same diet

• It is important for everyone, regardless of whether they are suffering from orthorexia, to have a healthy relationship with food.

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THE BUGLE MARCH 13, 2014