Romeoville 12-27-12

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SPORTS Year in review

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SCHOOLS Author tells Lukancic students use imagination

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Our Village, Our News

2012 YEAR IN REVIEW

DECEMBER 27, 2012

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Vol. 7 No. 25

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News

Year in Review

FedEx Ground distribution center breaks ground in Romeoville Romeoville’s industrial’s sector is about to deliver.

The village’s business park became home to a FedEx Ground distribution center, as well as a 600,000- square-foot-facility to be built on spec, a feat unheard of in today’s economy, said Mayor John Noak.

“We are not only seeing logistics companies moving in but they are bringing with them large workforces bringing jobs and people who shop our stores, eat in our restaurants, and live in our community,” said Noak.

Paramount to the FedEx project is the more than 500 jobs expected, higher than earlier estimates. The national distribution company will be investing more than $37 million dollars into nearly 250,000 square foot of space in the Pinnacle Business Park located off of Taylor Road. Construction is hoped to begin in April. However,

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completion of the project is not expected until Sept. 2013, with hiring beginning in the summer of 2013.

In the Boldt Business Park, at the corner of Crossroads Parkway and Normantown Road, a 600,000 square foot spec building was built as of October 2012.The developer said the $30 million endeavor has

a possible tenant already surfacing and does not doubt the building will be filled.

“We are very excited about this size of building which you do not see very often,” said Noak. “The I55 corridor has proven to be very successful and puts Romeoville in a strong position for the spec market.”

Drew Peterson found guilty Communities throughout the area were stunned last week at the guilty verdict handed down to former Bolingbrook Police Officer Drew Peterson and now await his sentencing and the probable appeal from his defense team.

In one of the most bizarre and sensational cases in Will County history, Peterson was on trial for killing his third wife Kathleen Savio who was found dead in a dry bathtub in 2004.

Though based on circumstantial evidence and hearsay testimony, prosecutors brought more than 30 witnesses to testify against Peterson attesting to

his guilt. After 14 hours of deliberation, the jury found Peterson guilty of first-degree murder.

According to Huma Zia, JD, director of paralegal studies at Lewis University, who has been analyzing the fiveweek-long trial for the Bugle, the defense will file a notice of appeal at the Will County Circuit Court’s Office.

“Though a guilty verdict was reached, this case may not be over for a while…” said Zia. The Peterson trial brought to the forefront the use of hearsay testimony and some dispute how such testimony was able to be used resulting in the guilty verdict.

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Valley View lays off 400 teachers Under much scrutiny in April, the Valley View School District was forced to lay off more than 400 teachers and aides.

While this year’s numbers were high, the Reduction in Force (RIF) process, is a common one. Teachers are sent a pink slip in the spring but can later be recalled.As of this point, Executive Director of Human Resources Sharon Hawks, reported that out of the 266 certified teaching personnel that received notices, 251 were recalled. Hawks said that at this time, the district is finished with the recalls for certified staff unless someone resigns

their teaching position, which will create a vacancy.

However the district is still working on the aide list and is approximately 75 percent completed. Regarding aides, there were 163 RIFs, and, to date, 104 have been replaced. Hawks said the district is still close to its target of approximately 35 not being recalled.

Teachers are recalled one person at a time in order of seniority, meaning that the Valley View Human Resources Department must wait for a response from one individual before moving on to the next name on the list.

In 2009, the school district sent 136 RIF notices to first– year teachers, predicting that more than two–thirds would be recalled once the totals were in on voluntary resignations, involuntary transfers and other vacancies. The district eventually rehired all but seven.

In 2010, the school district recalled all but five of 157 Valley View School District 365U teachers who received pink slips in April of that same year. Last year, no teachers were sent RIF notices because the number of retirees made up for the loss in enrollment.

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VVSD introduces summer learning Gaining the parent interest that was needed, the Valley View School District 365U is moving forward with its plans for a summer learning program in hopes of closing a gap in learning that is seen as detrimental to the district’s students.

In the fall the district sought interest for a new day-long, “Summer Learning Experience,” a relatively inexpensive way for students, regardless of where they live or what school they attend, to spend their summer learning while having fun.

A committee examined various best practices, researching other programs in other districts and believes the Summer Learning

Experience that is to be offers is unique because of its day-long approach and balance of both core and enrichment classes.

The program is open to all students. Those students suffering from an achievement gap will be encouraged to attend.

The Summer Learning Experience will mirror what is happening during the regular school year, designed to help combat “summer learning loss.”

The district expects the project to be a “break-even” endeavor in terms of cost, charging only what is needed to run the program, while not incurring additional expenditures.

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Year in Review

Teacher’s turn down contract For the first time in more than a decade, the teachers of the Valley View School District 365U, cast an overwhelming vote to turn down the proposed contract from the district.

While both parties acknowledge they will meet back at the table for negotiations, the issues at heart for teachers revolve around salary, higher insurance premiums, and changes to the daily schedule.

Roughly 92 percent of the approximately 1,800 rejected the

contract.

Victoria Sutterlin, president of The Valley View Council, Local 604 of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, said the major issue centers on the fact that the salary schedule proposed would not offset the rise in insurance costs. In addition there were proposed changes being made to daily schedules that members could not agree with.

“We can go back to the table—we are to open listening,”

said Sutterlin. “We need to find common ground and through negotiations rethink the plan.”

School Board President Steve Quigley agreed.

“We will go back to the table with the leadership on both sides and see what their issues are,” said Quigley. “This all part of the process.”

The teacher’s contract expired in August and will continue to work off this contract until a new contract is approved.

Village buys Crazy Rock for $1.35 million The era of having a gentlemen’s club within village boundaries came to a close with a deal by Romeoville to purchase the Crazy Rock property for $1.35 million.

“The opportunity presented itself and it is part of our continued effort to redevelop the Route 53 corridor,” said Mayor John Noak. “It is truly the best opportunity that comes out mutually beneficial for all parties involved.”

The village will not be operating the club but planning for a future use for the community, as the Mayor indicates that the establishment has far outreached its usage and the time for such a place has come and gone.

“Everyone can move onto a

new chapter,” said Noak. “We can remarket it; it is a new era and the timing is good for everyone.”

Village officials say all the puzzle pieces of a move to redevelop the area are starting to come together.

Over the last few years, the village has focused on revitalizing this area with the installation of landscaping, landscape islands, the prospect of a new Metra train station, a proposed new intersection at Romeoville High School, and new endeavors for the downtown area.

Noak and village trustees point out that its efforts are not just focused on the downtown area but the entire Route 53 corridor with its plans starting to take visual shape.

According to the village, other projects funded out of the TIF Fund have included the Veterans Memorial Phase I, landscape islands, incentives for redevelopment of local businesses along the Route 53 Corridor, veterans parkway fencing, the White Oak Library Facade upgrade, road and infrastructure projects and Normantown Road improvements. Future projects funded through TIF include; R.C. Hill site redevelopment, Phase II of the Veterans Memorial which will be located on Montrose Drive and will include a pavilion and possible park site; construction of a community center and infrastructure in the downtown redevelopment area.

Breaking ground to new development Calling it a day of renaissance, more than 100 residents, local and state officials came out to celebrate the ground breaking of the Romeoville Athletic and Events Center, the first development in the plan for a new downtown area 10 years in the making.

“This is an exciting day for the village of Romeoville—it is the renaissance of the downtown,” said Village Manager Steve Gulden.

“It is in fact a new beginning… We have been at work for this for a very long time.This will evolve to become a community space that will have people come from all over Romeoville and beyond.”

Design plans for the new 66,000-square-foot center are to include an indoor soccer field with cross-field capabilities, two basketball courts, and conference

rooms. The village believes the multipurpose center will attract various events like boat shows or convention type events and in turn bring the traffic to the area that has sought revitalization for the past decade.

While the center itself was enough for officials and residents alike to boast about, it was the mark of this new beginning that brought the community out to witness the rebirth of an area that had always been meant for a downtown since its origin as Hampton Park in 1961.

The property, a section of 9.5 acres within the Spartan Square Development, was purchased by the village in 2008 and borders Route 53 on the east; Townhall Drive on the west, Phelps Ave on the north; and Alexander Ave on

the South.

Once completed, the village envisions a village square that will serve as a gathering place as well as space for future community events.

In poignant speeches to mark the occasion, all principals of the project including Hitchcock, the Architect Daniel Atilano and Contractor Pat Harbour Jr. applauded the village on its fiscal responsibility, commenting on the village’s solvency and dedication to investing efficiently.

As construction proceeds on the athletic center, plans continue for the existing retail center to be demolished once all leases have been honored. The completion date for the new Athletic and Event Center is anticipated in December 2013.

Voters chose aggregation Will County voters chose to band together in what is the largest aggregate group to come together in Illinois to purchase electricity at a cheaper rate, though its neighbors in unincorporated Will County and a few select towns will not have that luxury.

A referendum was required to allow communities to pursue such an option and was placed on the March 20 ballot. In Will County,17 out of 23 communities voted in favor of the move.

However, unincorporated Will County,Joliet,Lockport,Minooka, Monee and Wilmington voted down the initiative.

Nearly 135,000 households will benefit from the passed referendum and there still remains the potential for others to come on board. O’Hara said the details will still need to be worked out on how to offer the program to individual households but information will

be forthcoming.

Currently the Illinois Power Agency purchases power on behalf of residents in ComEd’s service areas and does so in phases. By passing the referendum, municipalities now have the opportunity to choose their own energy supplier from any of the 23 licensed suppliers in the state of Illinois on behalf of its residents.

ComEd will remain as the delivery service provider.

Residents will still receive ComEd bills and need to call ComEd for emergency situations.

Residents have the opportunity to opt out of the program and will be notified in writing of their options. For those municipalities that passed the referendum, residents who do not opt-out of the program will be automatically enrolled. If a resident wants to participate, he or she does not have to do anything to join.

Romeoville attracts business Despite a recession, Romeoville can still lay claim to luring big business to town with plans for a big box retailer and international bakery group set to invest millions into the community.

“With two projects we have more than a half a million square feet of new construction—not that many people are seeing big box retailers building since the recession,” said Mayor John Noak.“…It is very exciting.”

Though the group hasn’t constructed a new building in nearly a decade, Sam’s Club is coming to build. Village officials approved a concept plan to construct a retail warehouse and gas station in the Romeoville Crossings shopping plaza, next to Walmart at Airport and Weber roads.

Looking to fast track the project, site work began in November on the proposed 138,000-square-foot building as early as this fall. Developer George Barr of Air-Web, LLC. “Sam’s Club will be a great addition to the other retailers along the Weber Road

Corridor,” said Noak. “We look forward to the addition of over 200 jobs as well as the tax revenue it will bring to our community,” he added.

In addition, the village approved tax abatement for Aryzta LLC to bring their global business here.The group plans to construct 360,000-squarefoot food manufacturing facility/industrial bakery at 1120 W. Crossroads Parkway in the Boldt Park Development with a capital investment of $100 million.

“Projects like this just don’t happen very often,” said Noak. “We are very excited to have a company of this high caliber expanding into our community.”

According to Rockwell, RYZTA LLC is the US subsidiary of ARYZTA AG, a global food business with a specialty bakery focus. ARYZTA LLC is the newly named merged entity of Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC, La Brea Bakery Inc, Cuisine de France, Inc., Great Kitchens, Inc. and Fresh Start Bakeries LLC. The company has 25 manufacturing facilities across the domestic US.

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Youth Academy allows teens to work with police Honing their own investigative skills, teens had the opportunity to work along side Romeoville police officers during the first Youth Police Academy.

“We felt the class went great,” said Assistant Chief Steve Lucchesi. “The students enjoyed themselves and so did the instructors. It was a great opportunity for us to interact with teenagers in a fun, and hands on instructional environment.”

The Romeoville Police Department set out to engage teens in a program that teaches what law enforcement is all about.

Similar to its Citizen Police Academy, the Youth Academy

was offered the last week of June. The free five-day program was open to teenagers aged 15 to 18 with parent approval.

Participants went through an array of classes including DUI/ Traffic enforcement, criminal law; use of force; taser; firearms safety; officer survival; report writing; K-9 program; the booking process; evidence; gangs and more.

“It is a big undertaking for the department, but it is a program we feel is worth the work,” said Lucchesi. “The payoff for us is to see that the kids are having a lot of fun and at the same time learning about what we do as police officers. The officers also benefit from having positive interactions with the kids.”

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White Oak Library finishes renovation When the renovation of the Romeoville branch of the White Oak Library District began, Executive Director Scott Pointon claimed patrons wouldn’t recognize the building, hoping to completely change the way the library was viewed.

Mission accomplished—at least in the opinion of those checking out the facility for the first time in June when it officially reopened.

“Wow, I think it is really super amazing,” said Sherri Pena, who brought her two boys to sign up for the summer reading program. “It is so open and so much nicer, kid-friendly and completely different!”

After months of renovation, the $10 million project is complete, nearly doubling the size of the library. The project was split in phases, first rehauling the lower level, transforming the space to concentrate on the Adult and teen sections, as well as the district administration.

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Work on the upper level began in January, creating a space for the children’s department that now rivals the playground.

Patrons no longer walk in to the building to face a circulation desk and offices.

The entire layout of the building was changed, opening up the entire floor to space for library goers. Designed by PSA

Dewberry, the library is now affords light and spacious areas, complete with reading nooks and computer banks designed for both toddlers and older children.

A “crown-jewel’ for the library says Pointon is the new community room which can accommodate 275 people, doubling the occupancy.

Residents speak out on proposed quarry Residents began speaking out about a proposed plan regarding the quarry along Route 53 in early January some still concerned about its damaging affects and others tired of “scare tactics’ from those against it.

Hanson Material Service owns nearly 100 acres at the quarry west of Route 53 and was seeking to expand its operations and approached the village to annex a possible additional 80 acres.

The village indicated that after extended review, Mayor John Noak informed representatives of Hanson/ Material Service Corporation that the village did not envision

any possibility of amending the Spangler property annexation agreement to open that property to quarrying.

Residents came out to voice their concern over the whole issue.

At the heart of the matter, residents near the quarry are concerned with blasting standards and current air quality in addition to earlier concerns voiced about too much noise and tremors.

Still others in equal numbers came forward to ask residents to put their faith in the Mayor and the village board and allow them to do their job and move forward in the best interest of the village.

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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.

Department at 7:58 a.m. Dec. 11. An unknown object was used to break eight outside overhead lights and one glass block window on a concession stand located in the 1100 block of Murphy Drive. Estimated cost of the damage is $700.

Crystal Trimino, 24, 124 Springwood Drive, and Sandra Izaquirre, 25, 211 Cedarbend, were arrested at 3:12 p.m. Dec. 5 and charged with retail theft on the 300 block of South Weber Road.

Nicholas Garcia, 21, 1121 N. Broadway, Joliet, was arrested at 9:32 p.m. Dec. 12 and charged with speeding, uninsured, improper lighting near Route 53 and University Parkway.

Barbara Kuebler, 53, 6040 W. 59th St., Chicago, was arrested at 9 p.m. Dec. 6 and charged with DUI, an uninsured motor vehicle, and a failure to signal near Weber Road and Lakeview Drive.

Thomas Deleon, 28, 1309 N. Broadway, Joliet, was arrested at 5:54 p.m. Dec. 6 and charged with retail theft on the 300 block of South Weber Road.

Kathleen Loeffler, 27, 1412 Hosmer St., Joliet, was arrested at 10:53 p.m. Dec. 12 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of South Weber Road.

Steven Hodek, 27, 12820 W. Pheasant Court, Homer Glen, was arrested at 8:36 p.m.

Dec. 7 and charged with DUI, a failure to reduce speed, leaving scene of crash and transportation of alcohol near Route 53 and 135th Street.

Veronica Robinson, 42, 308 Appling, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:05 p.m. Dec. 13 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of South Weber Road.

A business in the 900 block of W. Crossroads Parkway reported a theft and criminal damage to property at 6:58 a.m. Dec. 13. A lock hasp was broken and nine forklift propane cylinders were taken from a locked storage rack located in the business parking area. Estimated value of the damage and theft is $1,390.

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Scott Dreyer, 43, 612 Driftwood Ave., was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Dec. 12 and charged with a traffic sign violation, an uninsured motor vehicle, fleeing a peace officer and improper use of registration near Weber Road and Gaskin Avenue.

Ernesto Hernandez, 35, 728 Northerly Lights Way, New Lenox, was arrested at 10:18 p.m. Dec. 12 and charged with driving with a suspended license and an expired registration near Route 53 and Ridgewood Drive.

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Rafael Miranda, 36, 3016 Roxbury Court, Joliet, was arrested at 9:01 p.m. Dec. 8 and charged with retail theft and attempted obstruction on the 400 block of South Weber Road.

Samantha Borla, 21, 420 Tallman, and Melissa Quick, 19, 410 Cherry St., Joliet, were arrested at 3:25 p.m. Dec. 11 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of South Weber Road.

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Edward Larson, 55, 632 Iola, was arrested at 6:49 p.m. Dec. 13 and charged with driving with a revoked license and improper signal near Romeo Road and Belmont Avenue.

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A resident in the 600 block of South Edward Drive reported a theft at 10:22 a.m. Dec. 14. Unknown person entered the residence and took cash. Estimated amount of cash taken was under $500.

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A resident in the 200 block of East Daisy Circle reported a burglary from a motor vehicle at 6:02 p.m. Dec. 14. Extension cords and welding lead were taken from a vehicle while it was parked in front of the residence. Estimated cost of the items taken is $1,410.

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Denise Marshall, 45, homeless, was arrested at 9:35 a.m. Dec. 14 and charged with retail theft and fleeing a peace office on the 400 block of South Weber Road.

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A resident in the 300 block of Hickory reported a burglary at 8:58 a.m. Dec. 15.

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A storage shed in the backyard of the residence was entered and several tools were taken.

Estimated cost of the tools taken is $1,200.

Cecilia Cantu, 19, 466 Maggie Lane, was arrested at 7:34 a.m. Dec. 15 and charged with driving with a suspended license and speeding near 135th Street and Arsenal Road.

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at a business in 19 Athecustomer 1200 block of Lakeview Drive reported burglary from motor vehicle and credit fraud at 11:31 a.m. Dec. 15. A credit and debit card was removed from the vehicle while it was parked in the business parking lot. Both cards were used by an unknown person.

Estimated cost of the fraudulent charges is more than $2,200.

Ashley Pemble, 25, 120 S. Reedwood, Joliet, was arrested at 6:17 p.m. Dec. 16 and charged with retail theft

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and an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane use and no front plate on the 200 block of South Weber Road.

Roberts, 19, 3044 21 Brittany Tomkins St., Gary, Ind., was arrested at 6:17 p.m. Dec. 16 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of South Weber Road.

Russell McComb, 37, 500 Kildeer, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2 a.m. Dec. 16 and charged with failure to signal and driving with a suspended license near Arlington Avenue and Route 53.

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Nadine Coughlin, 35, 225 Haller, was arrested at 2 a.m. Dec. 16 and charged with possession of drug equipment near Arlington Avenue and Route 53.

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Guadalupe Barrera, 27, 137 N. Lincoln, Aurora, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Dec. 17 and

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charged with speeding and no driver’s license near Dalhart and Rockledge.

A business in the 600 block of North Weber Road reported a theft of more than $500 at 8:10 a.m. Dec. 17. Eight metal grates were taken from the wash bays of the business. Estimated cost of the grates is $800.

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Mauricio Barrera, 34, 3819 Spring Lake Court, Joliet, was arrested at 1:10 p.m. Dec. 17 and charged with driving with a revoked license, an uninsured motor vehicle, no registration and a cracked windshield near Weber and Airport roads.

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Rene Farmin, 30, 307A Woodcreek Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 5:14 a.m. Dec. 17 and charged with driving with a suspended license, speeding and uninsured motor vehicle near Dalhart and Corona avenues.

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Forum Letter to the Editor

Time of giving Dear Editor, As the weather grows colder, we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season. While most of us will enjoy spending time with family and friends, I wanted to remind everyone that we share our community with those who could benefit from the spirit of giving and holiday cheer.

The holiday season is a time of giving and celebration with loved ones.It’s the time of year we cancel other activities in order to spend time with family and close friends.

Many people choose this time of year to show their loved ones just how much they truly care.

As our region rebuilds through turbulent economic times, I hope to spur the holiday spirit of giving to show those in need how much we truly care about them.Together, we should all designate sometime this year to give back to the less fortunate among us. No matter if you decide to donate money, your time or a gift for a child, you will be making a difference in the lives of those around us.

On behalf of myself and my office staff, I would like to wish everyone and safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Respectfully, Larry Walsh State Representative

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Schools Author tells Lukancic students use imagination Award-winning author of books for children and young adults Kekla Magoon shared her experiences, her books, future projects, and even conducted a Readers’ Theatre with Lukancic Middle School students Dec. 14.

When asked where she gets her inspiration Kekla said that “everything inspires me,”quickly adding:“The real answer:This is a hard question to answer directly.

I don’t always know what my inspiration is for writing a certain book or creating a certain character—that’s what makes inspiration different from facts or ideas. Sometimes inspiration just comes out of nowhere! I carefully observe the world around me, and then I translate the most compelling things I’ve seen and experienced into stories.

“This does not mean I write about things that really happen,” she went on. “I use my imagination A LOT. My imagination is my best tool for being creative, and it works best when I feel inspired. I am inspired by people I meet,

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Author Kekla Magoon signs one of her books during a visit to Lukancic Middle School.

things I’ve seen and done in the past, my own feelings and fantasies about things that could happen, and much, much more.”

Magoon said that “becoming a better writer simply means learning to communicate your point of view in the best way possible. When you feel ready to share your work, consider taking writing classes if you can, or join a writing club if

you have access to one in your community. If you can’t do these things, do not fret. Just keep writing on your own.

Practice is how you get better.

So, keep writing” The day at Lukancic concluded with Magoon holding a writer’s workshop with invited students from all grade levels and a book signing. Students came to school dressed as characters from her books.

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1 Leader elected by monks 6 Jazz aficionado 9 “__ Astor”: Sargent portrait 13 Rule 15 Maker of Good Grips kitchen tools 16 __ of mystery 17 Former quarterback Peete 18 Portrayer of the Elf maiden Arwen in “The Lord of the Rings” 20 Hunk’s pride 21 The sun, in Cancún 23 Award for books on tape 24 Torchiere, e.g.

26 Exist like a mob informant, say 29 Mlle. counterpart 33 Nut in a cupule 34 Words in a market report 36 Equip with firepower 37 Somersaulting

dive 39 Executive position 41 Tolkien creature 42 “Pink Shoe Laces” singer Stevens 46 Green shade 47 Tourney ranking 49 Enjoy leisurely 51 1988 Radio Hall of Fame inductee 53 Boss, in Swahili 56 Beatles title woman who “made a fool of everyone” 57 Bit of work 60 Solon 62 Santa Catalina’s only city 64 All: Pref.

65 Wrap up 66 Place for a picture 67 Narc’s goal 68 Old IBM PCs 69 It’s chopped, in a way, in 18-, 26-, 49- and 60-Across

1 Indian tomb site 2 Nincompoop 3 Briefs not seen in court 4 Sommelier’s prefix 5 Like many a New England street 6 Kid finishing a book, maybe 7 They’re under shoulder joints, anatomically 8 “Mazel __!”

9 Bucks shots 10 Seasonal song starter 11 Eins und zwei 12 Easy to maneuver, at sea 14 Versatile synthetic 19 Cap with a pompom called a toorie 22 Remote hiding place?

24 Frond bearer 25 Stuck, after “in” 26 Old Nigerian capital 27 Words of compassion 28 Walt Disney, vis-

à-vis Mickey Mouse 30 Indira’s successor 31 Treasure stash 32 Brew hue 35 Unfortunate soul 38 Chewy caramel candy 40 Sneaky maneuver 43 Buck the majority 44 Guts 45 Quaint outburst 48 “Aw, shucks!”

50 “Giant Brain” unveiled in 1946 52 It follows April in Paris 53 Shapeless form 54 U.S.’s largest S&L until its 2008 collapse 55 Botanical bristles 57 Mtn. statistic 58 Where all roads lead?

59 Growl 61 Annoy 63 “Wheel of Fortune” purchase

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H o ro s c o p e s When you are determined to create a unique experience, you sometimes end up in a fringe world. In the early part of the week, your penchant for the unusual and unconventional could put you on the outside.

It pays to send the very best. Last-minute gifts are painstakingly adorned with as many pretty bows as those stashed away for months. In the week to come, you find it is more satisfying to give than to receive.

You may be the one called upon to hammer in the nails if stockings are to be hung by the chimney with care. Expect to receive frequent requests for help and assistance from others in the week ahead.

Be prepared to show off your versatility in the upcoming week. An unexpected change of plan can give you an opportunity to demonstrate your poise and preparedness for any and all contingencies.

Excitement can boil over like potatoes on the stove.

Tensions may run high, as last minute holiday preparations cause a flurry of unexpected obligations.

A day off might entail extra work this week.

Make season’s greetings a priority; call loved ones far away. Touch base with clients with lastminute reminders. A touch of the Blarney Stone will make the wheels of commerce turn more smoothly in the week ahead.

Give in to the urge to splurge. When your wallet is full, it’s a good time to express generosity in the upcoming week. Just because you count pennies and clip coupons doesn’t mean you’re middle name is Scrooge.

Get prepared for a fabulous week. Act the part of jolly old St. Nick by sending all your personal elves on errands. Take stock; plan ahead to take care of essentials the create holiday joy.

Having Venus in your sign should draw others closer in the week ahead. Enjoy relaxation and cheerful social events. Expect a brief flurry of popularity.

Impulsive spending could prove delightful.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way - but in some cases, getting your way may be viewed as willfulness in the upcoming week. Take a deep breath and relax.

Demanding family members require patience.

Walk on the wild side.

Your attraction to the latest fashions and technological gadgets will receive a workout in the week to come. Family and friends look to you for directions and knowledge.

Holiday outings are on the horizon. There’s a sparkle in your eyes that invites others to join in the fun.

Sense the magic in the air as this week unfolds. You shine the brightest when entertaining others.

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THE BUGLE DECEMBER 27, 2012

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INSIDE: Romeoville Christmas Classic back for second year, page 12; Romeoville girls headed to Montini Tournament, page 14

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Plenty of highlights for locals in 2012

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

This past calendar year has raised expectations across the Romeoville area for 2013. From another state final bowling team to the first Southwest Prairie Conference champions to a pair of national headliners, the area had a memorable sports season in 2012.

Boys Bowling For the second year in a row Romeoville (6,097) rallied in the final game to take a state berth after finishing second at the Minooka Sectional at Channahon Lanes.

Like last year Plainfield Central (6,119) won the sectional title and Romeoville came back to beat teams that were on the lanes next to them.

Last year it was Oswego which faced the barrage from the Spartans. This year it was first place Lincoln-Way West through five of six games, which was to the right of the Spartans, and third place and host Minooka, which was to the left.

The Spartans parlayed the sectional performance to a fifthplace finish in state. They shot a Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff

See 2012, page 13

Corey McReady led the Spartans to a fifth-place finish in state.

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Second annual Christmas Classic this week

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

The second annual Romeoville Christmas Classic is scheduled to take place December 26-29 at Romeoville High School.

The tournament is broken up into two brackets, a small school bracket and a large school bracket. The final day will pit teams from each bracket going up against each other.

Romeoville (1-6) opened play at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 26 against Addison Trail (3-6).

The winner would play at 6:30 p.m. on the 27th, with the loser playing at 1:30 p.m. the same day.

Awaiting them are UP Bronzeville (0-3) and Reavis (6-4).

The other half of the large school bracket features Little Village (4-4) and Argo (2-5), as well as Plainfield Central (3-6) and Glenbard South (1-6). The winners will meet December 27

at 3:30 p.m.

The large school championship will take place Friday, December 28 at 8 p.m.,while the consolation final is at noon.

“Our goal for the tournament is just to play better every game,” Romeoville coach Jeff Bambule said. “The guys have been working hard and, while it may not seem like it if you just judge us by wins and losses, they are improving. We told them that a true test of someone’s character is how they respond to adversity.”

Bambule knows what it will take to see that success.

“For us to be successful, we have to get on the same page,” he said. “Some of the guys really know their assignments, and now they have to make plays within the structure of what we are trying to do. Some of the See CLASSIC, page 15

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Jaylon Richadson and Romeoville are hosting the second annual Romeoville Christmas Classic.

Sports 2012 Continued from page 11 6,152 on day one and a 6,151 on day two for a 12,303 total. Last year they finished ninth.

Senior Corey McReady was AllState after shooting a 2,644 for the weekend, the second straight year Romeoville had an All-State representative.

Girls hoops The Spartans claimed the first Southwest Prairie Conference championship in any sport after winning at Oswego East.

However, Romeoville had to share the title after a loss to Plainfield East.

Still, it was an impressive feat for a team that won at least 20 games for a second straight year and had avenged an earlier home loss to Oswego East earlier in the season, finishing with a 12-2 SPC record.

“It feels great,” Romeoville point guard Abby Smith said.

“That’s what we wanted from day one and we got it. Losing this game hurts, especially to this

team, but we’ll come out Tuesday and regroup. We get our picture on the wall and that’s what we wanted.”

The strong season helped then juniors Kiera Currie (Gardner Webb) and Smith (McKendree) sign on with colleges.

Boys Soccer This season, the Romeoville boys soccer team had a program defining season, going 14-6-2 after posting a 4-12 mark a year ago.

The Spartans season ended with a 3-0 loss to Edwardsville in the O’Fallon Sectional Championship, the first loss on turf for Romeoville all season.

Jonathan Silvar did score the game-winning goal in the Spartans’ 2-1 win over Normal Community in the sectional opener, which was held at Joliet West.

Romeoville won the Joliet West regional title 1-0 over Plainfield South.

The Spartans were able to break a 0-0 tie with 7 minutes, 21 seconds remaining in the second half when Gustavo Flores headed in a ball off a free kick from Allan

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Benitez.

Lewis Final Four Facing the University of Southern California in the national semifinals, the No. 1 ranked team in the country, the Flyers got off to a slow start, losing the first two sets 25-18, 25-12.

However, the resilient Flyers mounted a comeback in game three, winning 25-18, and held the lead for much of the fourth set before falling 27-25.

Despite being a Division II school in most sports and playing some of the biggest schools in the country, Lewis finished the season with the most wins in the nation, going 26-7 with a Final Four berth.

Rydberg With a third-place showing at the Midwest Sectional Championship last month, Plainfield resident and Valley View School District’s Paige Rydberg is headed to the 2013 National Championships in Photo Courtesy of Lewis University

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Jay Petty helped lead Lewis to the Final Four.

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Sports

Spartans at loaded Montini Tournament

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

This year the Montini Christmas Tournament has expanded its field to 16 teams.

Among the newcomers this year are Plainfield East (12-0) and Romeoville (10-1), both ranked among the Chicago Sun Times’ top 25 teams.

However, they are not alone among the 16 teams.

No. 4 Montini (13-0), the defending Class 3A state champs, headline the field at its own tournament. Rolling Meadows (12-0) is ranked No. 7 and Marian Catholic (10-0) currently is the No. 3 team in the Chicagoland area. For those who are counting, that is five teams ranked in the top 15 in the area. Ouch.

It is very impressive, this will be the biggest test our girls have faced in the 4 years at RHS,” Romeoville coach Julio Carrasco said. “It should show us where we stand at the present time in the season. I look at the bracket and even our first game will be a test, Hinsdale South has a few great players that can score.”

Romeoville opened play Wednesday, Dec. 26 in the first game of the tournament against Hinsdale South (6-2). Thursday, Dec. 27 the Spartans will go up

against either Southwest Prairie Conference foe Plainfield East or Oak Park-River Forest (3-4). A win in the opening game would make gametime at 4:45, while a loss would put them at the 9:45 game.

Other teams on their half of the bracket are Batavia (9-5), Bogan (4-1), Montini and St. Francis de Sales (1-4).

Batavia features Liza Fruendt, who scored 32 points in the third place game at the Oswego Holiday Classic, a win over the host Panthers.

Montini is led by senior center Malayna Johnson, who is 6-feet, 4-inches tall and a good shot blocker. She is just one of two seniors on the team. Juniors Kateri Stone, Sara Ross and Kelly Karlis provide depth and some experience as the team has five freshmen and two sophomores.

“Playing these teams will allow us to gauge where we are at and allow us to see what we will need to work on for the back half of the season,” Carrasco said.

The other half of the bracket features Marian Catholic, Westinghouse (1-6), Fremd (72), Proviso West (3-1), Rolling Meadows, St. Joseph (6-4), ZionBenton (7-2) and South Elgin See MONTINI, page 16

Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff

Abby Smith and the Spartans will be competing at the Motini Christmas Classic for the first time.

Sports 2012 Continued from page 13 Omaha, Nebraska in January.

The top four girls at the sectional in the intermediate level competition qualified for nationals.

Rydberg, 12, was the third best of 36 girls at the intermediate level, representing more than 20 states.

“I was kind of nervous going into sectionals,” Rydberg said. “I knew I was competing against people I’ve competed against before, but it was a little nervewrecking. It was more relief when I made it. It was both relief and exciting when I made it to nationals.”

Perez Ford Perez Ford completed a very rare feat in track and field.

Not only did he qualify again for state in the 100 and 200-meter dash at the Lockport Sectional, but he made also qualified in the shot put, for the first time.

The combination of qualifying in sprints and throws is a rare and impressive feat.

“This is three years in a row and I finally made it,” Ford said.“I feel great about it. I never really realized it until now. People keep telling me that this isn’t normal.

I wanted to be one of the first people to ever qualify in both the 100 and shot put. I’m Ford won the 200 with a time of 21.97 and finished second in both the 100 (10.85) and shot put (51-11.5).

Ford was able to qualify for the state finals in the 200, earning his second state medal, and finished sixth Saturday with a time of 22.40 seconds.

CLASSIC Continued from page 12 guys have to do a better job of knowing their assignment. They have some physical gifts, but they are still learning. Varsity basketball is more than just going out and playing. We have to limit our mistakes in that regard more and more as the season goes on.”

Returning champion Crane is back to defend its title after beating Plainfield Central last year in the championship. Crane remains in the small bracket and opened play against Chicago Christian. If the Cougars want

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Girls Track After not qualifying in the 400-meter relay, the 800 relay had one more chance to make it to finals after missing out the previous two years.

It looked like it wasn’t going to happen, but the comeback queen struck again.

Junior Kaitlyn Hammock, who rallied past Bolingbrook to win the sectional the previous week, did it again Friday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston by edging out O’Fallon by two hundredths of a second (1:42.71 -1:42.73).

“It’s amazing, I don’t know any other words besides that,” Hammock said. “Yesterday coming across the line I had the biggest smile on my face because I had a come-from-behind win where I out-leaned a girl.The girl I beat out, they didn’t make it to finals. It was amazing. Finally we are All-State athletes. Today I outkicked Minooka too. I just want to win. I want to be the best.”

Her teammates in the relay, Angel Jones, Colleen Lilly and Latasha Fizer, all were able to witness the photo finish.

The Spartans took advantage of their opportunity Saturday by finishing sixth in the state with a time of 1:42.32 to be honored as All-State athletes.

Senior night surprise On senior night, Romeoville boys basketball coach Jeff Bambule dressed senior manager Maurice Booker, a special needs student, and inserted him into the lineup late in the game.

“We told him (before the game) that he was going to get in See 2012, page 16

to repeat, they will have to so without last year’s MVP, Willie Conner, who is now playing at Florida A&M. However, the cupboard isn’t bare for the 2-1 team.

Other teams in the small division are Ridgewood, Perspectives, University High, Joliet Catholic, Lemont (7-0) and Fenger.

“We are excited about the field,” Bambule said. “It should be a great tournament. The small school bracket should be very competitive. Lemont is undefeated, University High has a Division I prospect in Max Rothschild, Ridgewood brought an exciting brand of basketball

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Kaitlyn Hammock’s closing kick helped the 800-meter relay team win sectionals and advance to the state finals.

last year, Crane is back, and Coach Pittman’s kids always get after it for Chicago Christian.

The large school bracket is wide open. Reavis is the top seed.

They are a typical Reavis team that plays hard, and executes.

However, there has to be eight teams that have to feel that they can win two or three games. It should be exciting.”

“Romeoville has done a great job with the tournament,” Plainfield Central coach Steve Lamberti said. “Last year we played the early game (9 a.m.) and the late game (8 p.m.) and it was the same atmosphere, treatment, hospitality, and friendliness no matter the

situation. Jim Boudouris, Jeff Bambule and the entire athletic department and basketball staff really do a great job of making the tournament a nice place for teams to play.”

The Indians are ranked No. 18 by the Chicago Sun Times and are the likely favorite to take home the overall title.

They feature Oak Lawn transfer Marynas Einkis, Juozas Balciunas, the South Suburban Blue Player of the Year last year and Mike Wisz, who made a school-record 10 three-pointers in a game.

“The small school bracket is loaded with quality teams, with Crane, Ridgewood and Lemont to name a few,” Lamberti said.

“The large school bracket is wide open and we hope to be one of those teams with a chance to win some games.”

The small division championship is at 6:30 Friday, December 28.

The overall championship is at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 29. The third place game is at 6:30, with the consolation championship at 5 p.m.

“I would have to say that Lemont is the team to beat,” Bambule stated. “They are off to a great start, they have plenty of experience from last year and they have that great player that you need to make a run.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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BOYS Points per game Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Marcus Fair, Plainfield North David McCoy, Niles West Ryan Peter, JCA Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Joe Younan, Niles West David Robinson, Lockport Kendal Interial, Plainfield North Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook Frank Dounis, Maine South Jimmy Moon, Romeoville John Solari, Maine South Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Carl Terrell, Joliet West Brandon McCullum, Joliet West Danny Quinn, Maine South Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Duante Stephens, Notre Dame Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Corey Evak, Plainfield North Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Romeo Magliore, Niles West Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North

18.4 16.1 16.0 15.3 14.7 14.1 13.8 12.5 11.8 11.4 11.2 11.0 10.9 10.9 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.4 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.9 8.7 8.7 8.6 8.6

Rebounds per game Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Eddie Serrano, Notre Dame Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Ryan Peter, JCA David McCoy, Niles West Andre Hardy, Joliet West Josh Smith, Plainfield East Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North John Solari, Maine South David Robinson, Lockport Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Kevin Fervil, Plainfield East Armani Bonilla, Romeoville Keith Craig, JCA Kendal Interial, Plainfield North Corey Evak, Plainfield North Kiefer Ketelhut, Plainfield North Brandon McCullum, Joliet West

Free throw %

Assists

10.0 9.2 9.0 7.8 7.6 7.3 6.6 6.5 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.0 5.0

MONTINI Continued from page 14 (4-6).

Marian Catholic has a trio of college commits in Aliyah Isaac, Melanie Ransom and Megan Walsh. It also has a strong sophomore guard in Teniya Page.

Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Marcus Fair, Plainfield North Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Ryan Peter, JCA Frank Dounis, Maine South Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central David McCoy, Niles West Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Kendal Interial, Plainfield North C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook Ryan Peter, JCA

35 35 29 27 27 24 23 23 22 21 20 20 20

Steals Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook John Campbell, Lockport Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Carl Terrell, Joliet West Brandon McCullum, Joliet West David McCoy, Niles West Ryan Peter, JCA Kendal Interial, Plainfield North Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Ryan Peter, JCA Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Keegan Tyrell, JCA Shakar Washington, JCA Danny Quinn, Maine South Roger Tating, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Keith Craig, JCA Joe Younan, Niles West Frank Dounis, Maine South Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central

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Field Goal % Romeo Magliore, Niles West Windt, Plainfield Central Joe Younan, Niles West Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Danny Quinn, Maine South Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Frank Dounis, Maine South David Robinson, Lockport

.635 .620 .593 .580 .560 .540 .530 .530 .525 .510 .510

Rolling Meadows features a trio of strong juniors in Jackie Kemph, Alexis Glasgow and the 6-2 Jenny Vliet.

The championship game is set of December 29 at 8:15 p.m.

The third-place game is at 6:30 that day, while the consolation title is at 4:45.

“Our girls have put forth a goal to show up and win every game,” Carrasco stated.“The way

Derrick Lockhart, Lockport Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Andrew Palucki, Maine South James Boyd, Romeoville Keith Craig, JCA Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Romeo Magliore, Niles West

.833 .824 .790 .790 .769 .760 .739 .733

3-pointers Joe Younan, Niles West Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Jimmy Moon, Romeoville

22 17 13 11 11

GIRLS Points per game Liz Rehberger, Resurrection Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Nikia Edom, Plainfield East Faith Suggs, Plainfield East Kiera Currie, Romeoville Naomi Mayes, Lockport Bernasia Fox, Joliet Central Jaida Green, Downers North Sarah Costello, Downers North Abby Smith, Romeoville Gabby Williams, Plainfield East Angelica Osusky, Romeoville Brianna Harris, Romeoville Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Nicole Pease, Plainfield Central Anna Novak, Lockport Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Molly Kleppin, Niles West

18.9 18.9 17.2 16.8 15.8 14.9 14.4 13.8 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.6 9.7 8.8 8.6 8.0 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.3 7.0

Rebounds per game Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Kiera Currie, Romeoville Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Aaliyah Stepney, Joliet West Faith Suggs, Plainfield East Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Gabby Williams, Plainfield East Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Sarah Costello, Downers North Peyton Winters, Downers North

11.5 8.7 8.2 8.0 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.0 6.8 6.6

we have been playing has not been pretty but we have been getting those W’s and we do not anticipate anything less.”

Romeoville is used to having no games after Christmas and just practice, but the extra games should keep them sharp for the second half of the season.

“We normally would practice and have a few days off but this should allow us to go right

Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Vicky Orasco, Joliet West Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Jade Anthony, Plainfield Central Julia Easter, Niles West Bailee McDaniel, Plainfield Central Jenny Spychala, Resurrection Nora Polaski, Lockport Abby Smith, Romeoville Nikia Edom, Plainfield East

6.6 6.5 6.3 6.0 5.8 5.1 5.1 5.0 4.4 4.1

Assists Kelly Barzowski, Resurrection Abby Smith, Romeoville Sarah Costello, Downers North Gina Mathews, Plainfield East Nikia Edom, Plainfield East Angelica Osusky, Romeoville Molly Kleppin, Niles West Lisa Schroeder, Plainfield Central Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Treanna Perry, Joliet West

59 46 37 27 25 22 21 14 14 14

Steals Sarah Costello, Downers North Liz Rehberger, Resurrection Abby Smith, Romeoville Kiera Currie, Romeoville Nikia Edom, Plainfield East Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Kelly Barzowski, Resurrection Angelica Osusky, Romeoville Bernasia Fox, Joliet Central Molly Kleppin, Niles West Destiny Hollins, Lockport Brianna Harris, Romeoville Anna Novak, Lockport Lisa Schroeder, Plainfield Central Jade Anthony, Plainfield Central

43 40 40 29 24 21 20 19 18 18 18 17 17 16 16

Field Goal % Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Peyton Winters, Downers North Daniella Cortez, Plainfield Central Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Christina Ekhomu, JCA Liz Rehberger, Resurrection

.537 .537 .519 .500 .490 .488 .480

Free Throw % Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Liz Rehberger, Resurrection Kiera Currie, Romeoville Colleen Honn, Downers North Nicole Pease, Plainfield Central

.880 .850 .761 .730 .720

into our heart of conference with no long layoffs,” Carrasco said. “When we return we play Oswego East twice and Plainfield East within the first two weeks of the year.”

Romeoville defeated Richards 64-51 at the Oak Lawn Tournament. Kiera Currie had 23 points, with Angelica Osusky adding 13 and Abby Smith 11.

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

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

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

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

WRESTLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Plainfield Central 4. Downers North 5. Notre Dame 6. Joliet West 7. Downers South

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Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

2012 Continued from page 15 uniform,” Bambule said. “We told him that we didn’t know if he was going to get into the game.

We really tried to emphasize that so he didn’t get disappointed.”

Booker brought the crowd to its feet when he swished a 15foot jumper in the final seconds.

“The crowd just exploded,” Romeoville High School Principal Derek Kinder said. “It was a big roar from both sides for a good 30 seconds.”

“The coach has a good heart,” Booker said. “I love all my

teammates.”

Prior to making the 15-footer, Booker took a shot from the top of the key, but missed.

However, Washington grabbed the rebound as it was going out of bounds and passed the ball to Booker for another attempt.

Booker sank the shot from the free-throw line.

“It was unbelievable,” Bambule said. “Maurice is a great kid and he’s been with us for four years.

He just brings such enthusiasm.

To have the opportunity to have him not only get in the game but drain a shot from the free-throw line.There weren’t too many dry eyes in the house.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Voyager Media teams ready for Pontiac Tournament

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Founded in 1926, the Pontiac Holiday Tournament is considered the Granddaddy of all Illinois’ holiday basketball tournament and features the top team in the state of Illinois in Chicago Simeon and their 6-foot, 8 inch senior forward Jabari Parker, the No. 1 rated senior in the nation.

Parker, who on Dec. 20 chose Duke University as his college of choice for next season, has been playing hobbled since suffering a broken foot in July and had to sit out for five months.

If fans want to watch Parker, the No. 1 seed Simeon opens play Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. against United Township-East Moline.

An assumed win will pit them against either Bloomington or the host Pontiac at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 28.

In the semifinals, Simeon has a three-out-of four shot of running into a Voyager Media area team, if one can knock off No. 4 seed Chicago Curie.

The Condors open against Plainfield North and if the Tigers cannot knock them off, the winner of Joliet West and Niles West will have a chance to advance and play Parker and Simeon.

While there are three teams in the bracket with Simeon, the Joliet area has a pair of teams competing in the tournament.

•The aforementioned Joliet West is coming off a 1-2 showing at last season’s tournament and will open this season’s tournament with Niles West, a 6-3 team from the Chicago Suburban League.

The Tigers have been at full strength this season, having guard Morris Dunnigan back to the form he showed his freshman season before blowing out his ACL in his sophomore campaign.

This season the Tigers are 7-2, losing only to SouthWest Suburban Conference leader Homewood-Flossmoor and Tyler Ulis-led Marian Catholic.

•The other Joliet area team in the Pontiac Classic is Lockport.

The Porters are in the opposite bracket of No. 1 Simeon and would only be able to face them in the championship match, however, Lockport has a tough road to get that far.

Lockport opens play at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27 against No. 3 seed West Aurora. It faces either St. Charles North or Waukegan in its second game.

Both matchups pose a concern for Lockport coach Lawrence Thompson, Jr. “We have to play West Aurora and that’s a monumental task,” Thompson said.“You want to get better. It’s a danger zone because if we don’t win that game, we play one of two different styles of teams in the next game. We get either St. Charles North or Waukegan. Waukegan is athletic and they cause a lot of fits. St. Charles North has a great player in Quinten Payne, they have some size and have played a great schedule. Not being eliminated in two games is going to be the challenge.”

•Plainfield North is back at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament, where it has seen its share of success, finishing third in 2008.

If the Tigers (4-7) want to continue their success, they will have to beat some strong opponents. They open play at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 against the tournament’s No. 4 seed, Chicago Curie.

“We have a couple practices to get ready for the entire experience that is Pontiac,”North coach Nick DiForti said. “That being said, we want to get back to our winning ways for sure. But we want to get back to playing as a team going into the New Year.

We want to do all the little things we do during practice. We have to be more consistent in that.”

A win would set the Tigers up at 4 p.m. On December 28, while a loss would put them at the 2:30 p.m. game. Their opponent will either be Joliet West or Niles West.

“We like that because we are going against good coaches,” DiForti said of their opponents. “Their intensity will be there because of the level of competition and the whole

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Kendall Interial and Plainfield North are ready for the Pontiac Holiday Tournament.

atmosphere.It is an exciting time.”

Every team will play at least twice in the three days, while teams can play as many as four games.

The tournament championship game is at 9 p.m. Saturday, December 29. Other seeded teams are No. 1 Simeon, No. 2 Peoria Manuel (7-0) and No. 3 Aurora West (5-1).

•The Wolves bring a 6-3 record into their Thursday afternoon contest against Joliet West—one of several Chicago and suburban

schools that have made the trek to the central Illinois community.

Niles West also could match up against downstate teams such as Peoria Manual, Bloomington, Danville, East Moline and the host school.

Niles West coach Bob Williams is looking forward to the challenge.

“It is an opportunity to play against some of the best teams in the state from many different areas who play a wide array of styles,” he said. “It has a state

tournament type environment as the community supports the tournament in tremendous fashion.”

Williams believes that if the Wolves—behind the efforts of sharpshooter Joe Younan, and senior classmates David McCoy, Alex Darville and Ahmad Gibson—can play to their potential, “We will have an opportunity to win every game that we play.”

Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini also contributed

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Real Estate & Business

Concession can get you what you want Q. In a recent column, you wrote, “Most people around you will actually give away what they originally wanted if you will just let them be right.” I can’t understand how your scenario could possibly work. It sounds as though if I disagree with a colleague and I say, “OK, you’re right,” the coworker will say, “Great! Now that you admit that I’m right, we’ll do what you want.”

Can you give an example or two of how this actually works?

A. Your coworkers want to be right about the principle. They don’t necessarily care about the details.

Some of the best examples of what people will do if you just let them be right can be seen in any television crime drama. You’ll notice that clever detectives validate the heck out

of the criminals’ point of view.

The last thing any criminal should do is confess, yet this is exactly what the criminal ends up doing.

Being validated is more important than not incriminating themselves.

The same principle applies to the workplace,which has as much drama as your favorite television show. Most of your coworkers never get told they are right and almost never get their viewpoints validated. The three rules for getting along with people are: validate their emotions, validate their emotions and validate their emotions.

When coworkers see that

you understand how they feel and what they think, they will become flexible in what they do next. Unfortunately, most people are just so interested in being right that everyone on a team is arguing for being right and the outcome gets lost in the war for emotional validation.

You have to keep your eye on your desired result to be capable of negotiating with this technique at work. If you still enjoy the emotional satisfaction of being right, you will have to pick between that and getting your result. You simply cannot have both.

You are not telling your coworker, “I agree we should all wear blue shirts.” You are telling your coworker, “I can see how important it is to you that our team presents a united front to customers.”What you are doing is

agreeing with what is emotionally important to your coworker.

Most people feel strongly that you are entirely unqualified to change their mind until you can show them you understand their viewpoints. If you take the time to understand and articulate your coworkers’ perspective, they’ll be much more flexible about integrating what you want into the outcome.

Again, most people want nothing more desperately than to have their feelings validated.

If your ego can afford to let your coworkers win the fight to be right, you will win most workplace wars to get what you want.

The last word(s) Q. I work with one incredibly rude and contemptuous coworker.

I’ve been nothing but nice, but he seems to be just getting worse. Is there something that works with mean people?

A. Yes, be curt, cut the niceties out, and use flat body language.

Mean people just see niceness as weakness.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).

You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

(c) 2012 INTERPERSONAL EDGE DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Wise giving to charities during the holidays Dear Dave, Do you have any advice for deciding which charities to give money to during the holidays?

Danny Dear Danny, There are so many great organizations out there. It’s virtually impossible to pick three or four and say with any certainty they’re the best.

When it comes to choosing,

I think the amount of diligence you put into the decisionm a k i n g process should correspond directly to the amount of money you’re giving. There’s no reason to spend hours in exhaustive study

over a $20 donation. However, you’d want to put some time and thought into research if the amount is $2,000.

In situations like this, I’d want to see full disclosure. I’d like to know the expense ratios of the organization and how much money goes toward administrative costs. Every organization has bills to pay and salaries to consider, but you don’t want overhead to eat up 90 percent of every dollar

donated.

Helping a good cause is wonderful, but you’ve got to be reasonable and wise about these things.Don’t feel bad about asking to visit a site and take a tour. Lots of times you can get a feel for what’s going on by just walking around and gauging the people you encounter. Regardless, the bigger the gift, the more time you should spend investigating!

—Dave

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 515 LAUREL AVE, ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS 60446 (RESIDENTIAL). On the 16th day of January, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff V. DELIA ARA; DELIA GARCIA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant.

Case No. 12 CH 1222 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: Johnson, Blumberg and Associates, LLC 230 West Monroe Street Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 312-541-9710 312-541-9711 (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 12/20, 12/27, 1/3

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 104 SIX PINES DRIVE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (BROWN WOOD SIDING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE UT 1-13-3 HONEYTREE S/D UT1 S/D OF PRT NW4 SEC27 T37N R10E 3RD P.M.). On the 16th day of January, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff V. MARIA TREJO Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1580 ARBORWOOD CIRCLE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (FRAME SINGLE FAMILY WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR NOT FOR SALE NOT VACANT). On the 9th day of January, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-BC3 Plaintiff V. ERIC J CHERRY and ROBIN CHERRY Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 5320 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Case No. 09 CH 3538 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 204,636.28 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

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 249,650.57 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(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.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(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.

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 12/20, 12/27, 1/3

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 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

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Down dive 39 Executive position 41 Tolkien creature 42 “Pink Shoe Laces” singer Stevens 46 Green shade 47 Tourney ranking 49 Enjoy leisurely 51 1988 Radio Hall of Fame inductee 53 Boss, in Swahili 56 Beatles title woman who “made a fool of everyone” 57 Bit of work 60 Solon 62 Santa Catalina’s only city 64 All: Pref.

65 Wrap up 66 Place for a picture 67 Narc’s goal 68 Old IBM PCs 69 It’s chopped, in a way, in 18-, 26-, 49- and 60-Across

1 Leader elected by monks 6 Jazz aficionado 9 “__ Astor”: Sargent portrait 13 Rule 15 Maker of Good Grips kitchen tools 16 __ of mystery 17 Former quarterback Peete 18 Portrayer of the Elf maiden Arwen in “The Lord of the Rings” 20 Hunk’s pride 21 The sun, in Cancún 23 Award for books on tape 24 Torchiere, e.g.

26 Exist like a mob informant, say 29 Mlle. counterpart 33 Nut in a cupule 34 Words in a market report 36 Equip with firepower 37 Somersaulting

1 Indian tomb site 2 Nincompoop 3 Briefs not seen in court 4 Sommelier’s prefix 5 Like many a New England street 6 Kid finishing a book, maybe 7 They’re under shoulder joints, anatomically 8 “Mazel __!”

9 Bucks shots 10 Seasonal song starter 11 Eins und zwei 12 Easy to maneuver, at sea 14 Versatile synthetic 19 Cap with a pompom called a toorie 22 Remote hiding place?

24 Frond bearer 25 Stuck, after “in” 26 Old Nigerian capital 27 Words of compassion 28 Walt Disney, vis-

à-vis Mickey Mouse 30 Indira’s successor 31 Treasure stash 32 Brew hue 35 Unfortunate soul 38 Chewy caramel candy 40 Sneaky maneuver 43 Buck the majority 44 Guts 45 Quaint outburst 48 “Aw, shucks!”

50 “Giant Brain” unveiled in 1946 52 It follows April in Paris 53 Shapeless form 54 U.S.’s largest S&L until its 2008 collapse 55 Botanical bristles 57 Mtn. statistic 58 Where all roads lead?

59 Growl 61 Annoy 63 “Wheel of Fortune” purchase

care. Expect to receive frequent requests for help and assistance from others in the week ahead.

you an opportunity to demonstrate your poise and preparedness for any and all contingencies.

Excitement can boil over like potatoes on the stove.

Tensions may run high, as last minute holiday preparations cause a flurry of unexpected obligations.

A day off might entail extra work this week.

Make season’s greetings a priority; call loved ones far away. Touch base with clients with lastminute reminders. A touch of the Blarney Stone will make the wheels of commerce turn more smoothly in the week ahead.

Give in to the urge to splurge. When your wallet is full, it’s a good time to express generosity in the upcoming week. Just because you count pennies and clip coupons doesn’t mean you’re middle name is Scrooge.

Get prepared for a fabulous week. Act the part of jolly old St. Nick by sending all your personal elves on errands. Take stock; plan ahead to take care of essentials the create holiday joy.

Having Venus in your sign should draw others closer in the week ahead. Enjoy relaxation and cheerful social events. Expect a brief flurry of popularity.

Impulsive spending could prove delightful.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way - but in some cases, getting your way may be viewed as willfulness in the upcoming week. Take a deep breath and relax.

Demanding family members require patience.

Walk on the wild side.

Your attraction to the latest fashions and technological gadgets will receive a workout in the week to come. Family and friends look to you for directions and knowledge.

Holiday outings are on the horizon. There’s a sparkle in your eyes that invites others to join in the fun.

Sense the magic in the air as this week unfolds. You shine the brightest when entertaining others.

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

ROMEOVILLE

ROMEOVILLE

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 )

) 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 )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff,

FEDERAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff,

vs.

vs.

MARIA TREJO Defendant. No. 10 CH 5320

DELIA ARA; DELIA GARCIA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant. No. 12 CH 1222

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-BC3 Plaintiff, vs.

ERIC J CHERRY and ROBIN CHERRY Defendant. No. 09 CH 3538 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 11th day of May, 2010, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 9th day of January, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 751, WESGLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 1, A SUBDIVISION OF THE PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 6, 2001, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2001-23922, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1 5 8 0 ARBORWOOD CIRCLE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: FRAME SINGLE FAMILY WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR NOT FOR SALE NOT VACANT P.I.N.: 11-04-07-101-146 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 249,650.57 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 5/15-1512(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 12/13, 12/20, 12/27

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 6th day of March, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 16th day of January, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: UNIT 1-13-2 IN HONEYTREE SUBDIVISION, UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED 11 JULY 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-019368, AND CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED 31 OCTOBER 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-031828, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 104 SIX PINES DRIVE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: BROWN WOOD SIDING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE UT 1-13-3 HONEYTREE S/D UT1 S/D OF PRT NW4 SEC27 T37N R10E 3RD P.M. P.I.N.: 12-02-27-102-020 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 204,636.28 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 5/15-1512(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 12/20, 12/27, 1/3

MORTGAGE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 24th day of July, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 16th day of January, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 11, BLOCK 12 IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION UNIT NUMBER 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 33 AND THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 34, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE OF 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 4, 1958, IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 25, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 856059, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 515 LAUREL AVE, ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS 60446 Description of Improvements: RESIDENTIAL P.I.N.: (12)02-33-212-011 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: Johnson, Blumberg and Associates, LLC 230 West Monroe Street Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 312-541-9710 312-541-9711 (fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 12/20, 12/27, 1/3

Seniors

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Making your home senior friendly (StatePoint) More seniors than ever before are choosing to stay in their homes as they age. According to a study by the AARP, only five percent of Americans ages 65 and older live in group quarters like nursing homes.

From narrow hallways to steep stairs, design elements in typical houses can make remaining at home difficult in our golden years. However, basic upgrades, like handrails and ramps, can go a long way toward making homes safer for seniors. And there are other small senior-friendly changes that can even make homes more environmentally friendly, which can help lower utility bills.

“The aging process can be gradual for some, however others can move quickly from independent living to a cane to a walker,” says Joyce Polhamus, Chair of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design for Aging Knowledge Community.

“You don’t need to completely remodel your home; there are small things you can do now to make it more accessible as the aging process evolves, while also making it better for the environment.”

Automate to Conserve One of the best ways to help ensure senior safety is to have a well-lit home. But it sometimes can be difficult to reach outlets and to remember to turn lights on and off as you move about your house. Installing sensors, so lights go on and off

automatically when you enter and leave rooms, will cut back on electricity costs and ensure better visibility.

As we age, tasks that formerly seemed simple, like watering plants, can be difficult and energy-consuming. Polhamus recommends setting automatic timers on sprinkler systems to eliminate the need to do this task yourself, while also helping to conserve water.

Update Appliances Emptying the dishwasher or putting a load of laundry in the washing machine, can put a strain on the body. Consider installing newer appliances designed to be more senior friendly.

With newer dishwasher and refrigerator models, you can open doors and drawers between hip and shoulder height, which won’t require reaching up or bending down.

Additionally, replacing older appliances with newer, more energy-efficient appliances can help you reduce your carbon footprint.

Or you can place existing appliances, like front-loading washing machines, on platforms. An architect can help you redesign any room around appliances to make it safer and more senior-friendly.

Seasonal Design The majority of heat gain and loss comes from windows.

Electronic curtains can alleviate

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Making your home senior friendly can also lower your bills .

the burden of repeatedly opening and closing traditional curtains and are more airtight to better keep cold air outside.

If electronic curtains aren’t an option, Polhamus recommends ensuring windows are properly sealed and considering shrubs or bushes outside to act as a buffer against wind and cold air.

To find an architect who can help make your home greener and more comfortable for seniors, visit http:// architectfinder.aia.org/.

With a few updates, you can live in peace knowing your home is designed for aging.

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