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Basketball champs Members of the Lituanica fifth-grade basketball team finished their postseason play by winning the championship in the Lemont Travel Basketball League and the Chicago Ridge Travel League.

This group of young men finished the regular season in Lemont with the first seed and Chicago Ridge as second seed. The team was managed to victory by Mike Gedville and Coach Bob Gedville. For more information on the program, visit www.lituanica.org.

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GET TO KNOW: JOHN TISCHKE

HINSDALE — Ten-yearold John Tischke of Hinsdale battled through a week of pneumonia and dehydration to create a claymation for a contest at the Westmont Film Festival last month.

Despite winning third place for his animated film and second place for contributing to another film as part of a group project, John still was his own toughest critic. He went up against about 20 entries ranging in age from elementary through college.

“I was really happy, but sort of disappointed I didn’t win first,” the Madison School fourth-grader said.

John has been making films since first grade and drawing since the age of 2. His love of drawing and animation led him to taking classes at the Zephyr Academy of Art in Clarendon Hills for the past two years.

“He started picking up the concepts of perspective and shadowing at what I thought was a really early age,” said his dad, Jim. “He just kind of ran with it since then.”

The claymation John entered featured a “war” between Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny to see who was best. Titled “Rivalry,” the film depicts a series of comical pranks and deceptions the two holiday characters pull on each other to ultimately claim the top spot in the holiday food chain.

It took him about a month to finish the two-minute movie after some trial and error with initial plans.

“At first I was just sculpting things because I couldn’t get an idea,” John said. “Then I ended up sculpting Santa and it started from there.”

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John Tischke sits with some of his artwork at his home in Hinsdale on March 25.

John also is entering the Doodle 4 Google drawing contest this month, where participants are asked to turn the Google logo into an artistic creation. He showed off his original sketches, pointing out minor details that bothered him about each one.

“I had some other entries that I was going to do, but they weren’t nearly as good,” he said.

John eventually created a drawing he was most proud of that depicts the Google logo as an amusement park, complete with cotton candy and a roller coaster.

In regards to making more films, John isn’t slowing down and hopes to possibly enter more contests in the future.

“If there are some coming up (film festivals), I’m planning on making a video that

I’m still working on, but it’s going to be based off The Jetsons,” he said.

John’s sketch of Jane Jetson looked like the preliminary drawing of a professional animator’s.

“We’re incredibly proud of him,” Jim said. “He oozes creativity and he’s very goal-orientated, so it’s just a great combination to have for such a young kid.”

About John Tischke Age: 10 Residence: Hinsdale Education: Madison School, fourth grade Notable: Also won third place in a writing contest for a Halloween scary story Activities: Drawing and making films

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Pressure mounting on CN, Metra to resolve problems along Heritage Corridor

By JERRY MOORE jmoore@shawmedia.com LEMONT — Local commuters have been waiting for their chance to write a happy ending to their own version “The Little Train that Could.”

Metra operates three round-trip trains along the Heritage Corridor Line each weekday and none on the weekends. This has caused problems for residents living in the towns served by the Heritage Corridor Line between Joliet and Chicago: Summit, Willow Springs, Lemont and Lockport.

As the southwest suburbs have grown rapidly over the past couple of decades, municipal officials have urged Metra to increase train service. The lack of adequate service is a hurdle for economic growth, they have said.

“The high-speed rail was chosen to go through the Rock Island Line, not the Heritage Corridor. So obviously, the federal money that will be used to upgrade tracks will not go to-

ward the Heritage Corridor,” said Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves. “But we still believe that it’s important that we get at least one more inbound and outbound train per day.”

Canadian National Railway owns the tracks used by the Heritage Corridor, and this has exacerbated issues with on-time performance and increasing train service. CN has claimed it would take millions of dollars in track upgrades to accommodate additional service.

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-3rd District, of Western Springs has been working on addressing the concerns of Lemont commuters and officials. He announced last year that the Heritage Corridor Line’s on-time performance went from being the worst in December 2011 to the best in February 2012.

“Following significant problems in December, I asked Metra and CN to sit down and figure out how to prevent delays on the Heritage Corridor,” Lipinski said last year.

“Since the meeting, we’ve seen

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Commuters wait to cross the Metra tracks in Lemont after getting off one of three daily outbound weekday trains along the Heritage Corridor Line. committed to improving more than just on-time performance along the Heritage Corridor.

“The congressman believes there is still a lack of proper service along the Heritage Corridor Line,” Reaves said. “This does limit the ability of people living along this line to get in and out of downtown (Chicago), and so it will have an impact on us.”

95 percent of trains on the line arrive on-time in January and 99 percent in February. This line doesn’t have to lag behind the rest of Metra’s system, as it has in the past.”

But the issue of too few trains each day lingers. Reaves said any increase of train service will benefit the village.

He said Lipinski remains

If CN and Metra cannot come to some agreement on increasing commuter train service along the Heritage Corridor Line, Lipinski said he is prepared to consider a legislative solution. He said he will look into measures to give Metra increased authority over CN to develop viable solutions to the problems residents along this line experience.

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GLEN ELLYN — A candidate running for the College of DuPage Board of Trustees was fired from the college in December 2010 after reports were filed against him regarding alleged incidents of sexual harassment, according to media reports.

Frank Flores Jr. was working as an assistant aquatics manager at the time of the complaints, which

included one from a patron who said Flores had made comments to her such as “I want to taste you” and “I pee’d in the pool,” according to a COD Police Department report.

The patron had been using the pool since August 2010 and filed the complaint Oct. 30, 2010, according to the report. It is alleged that Flores began making inappropriate comments to the patron in mid-September of

that year, the report reads.

According to media reports, another complaint came from a female lifeguard in November 2010, saying Flores had sexually harassed her verbally. Two other students corroborated the lifeguard’s claims. One of those students said he also saw “touching,” according to media reports.

Members of the COD faculty political action committee, called Friends for Education,

announced Friday they were reluctantly withdrawing their endorsement of Flores as a board candidate following the release of these allegations, according to a news release from the organization.

Friends for Education recommended Flores and Ed Agustin as trustees in what the organization called “a contentious race, marked by unsupported allegations against Flores that may have been improperly released to the me-

dia by college staff.”

“We are reluctant to do this, and Frank will continue his candidacy, but we cannot allow these untrue allegations and the negative press to damage the credibility of the faculty or our efforts to improve the COD board,” PAC director Chris Goergen said in the release.

In addition to being fired from COD, Flores is ineligible to be rehired, according to media reports.

Local church remembers lives lost to gun violence

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CLARENDON HILLS — It was a bittersweet site on the lawn of Church of the Holy Nativity in Clarendon Hills on Sunday.

Volunteers as young as 4 years old braved the cold and blistering winds to help

address an issue that has become all too common in the Chicago area: Death as a result of gun violence.

To remember victims and increase awareness, the Rev. Aimée Delevett gathered church members and volunteers to help install crosses on church lawn. Each cross represents an individual who

died from gun violence in Chicago and its suburbs so far in 2013.

Only a few months into the year, the group posted more than 60 crosses on Sunday.

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Young violinist making her mark in music world

By ALEX KEOWN msleditorial@shawmedia.com GLEN ELLYN — At 14 years of age, Serena Harnack of Glen Ellyn has won numerous musical competitions and served as featured soloist in multiple symphony orchestras, including the Lake Forest Symphony and DuPage Symphony Orchestra.

Harnack, a ninth-grade student at St. Francis College Preparatory in Wheaton, was the first-place winner earlier this month of this year’s DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artists Auditions for her rendition of Vieuxtemps Concerto No. 4, which earned her a spot as the featured soloist with the DuPage Orchestra. This was Harnack’s third first-place finish in 2013.

Harnack said she was

pleased she was able to play with the orchestra March 16 at North Central College. Although at a young age, Harnack appears to have already mastered something that challenges many performers — stage fright.

“I don’t get nervous when I play. You just have to prepare for the competition and then go out there and play,” she said.

Harnack enjoys performing for audiences. She enjoys creating music that becomes the center of an audiences’ attention.

“I like when people enjoy listening to me,” she said.

Music has always been part of Harnack’s life. Harnack grew up in a musical family. Her grandfather played the viola, and her mother and father perform with the disco/funk tribute band 7Deez.

She began playing violin at age 4 and has shown an adept skill at the classical instrument. Harnack was accepted to the Youth Symphony of DuPage at 8, served as “concertmistress” of the Preparatory Orchestra when she was 10 and began playing with the Symphony Orchestra of DuPage in 2009 as its youngest member. Harnack studies violin at the Music Institute of Chicago as the recipient of the Susan and Richard Kiphart Scholarship.

Clearly focused on excelling in music, Harnack has other interests. These include cheerleading and, that timeless activity of young women, shopping.

Besides violin, Harnack plays the piano, viola and flute. But it’s the violin that’s her first love.

When she heads off to col-

lege, Harnack said her focus will be a major in music with a concentration in violin performance. Her hope is to attend the Julliard School in New York City. She fell for the prestigious performing arts school after touring it with a strings group from Wheaton last year.

To be accepted into the program will require continued intensive studies of the violin, but she said it’s something she is ready to undertake.

Harnack also offers advice to others interested in seriously pursuing music as a possible career. She said it takes hard work and sacrifice.

“It’s hard work when you’re little. But if you put in the time and effort, you can go far,” she said.

In addition to her solo performances, Harnack performs with an ensemble group at school and plays fiddle with the Plank Road Folk Music Society at area festivals. Harnack said she enjoys playing other musical styles, such as pop and bluegrass, in addition to the classical music she normally plays.

Harnack’s next solo performance will be April 28 with the Fox Valley Orchestra at Aurora University.

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Serena Harnack, a 14-year-old Glen Ellyn resident, was the first-place winner earlier this month of this year’s DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artists Auditions for her rendition of Vieuxtemps Concerto No. 4, which earned her a spot as the featured soloist with the DuPage Orchestra. This was Harnack’s third first-place finish in 2013.

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HINSDALE — Either Steinway Piano is unlucky, or someone is on a mission to plunder some pianos.

Steinway Piano, 120 S. Washington St. in Hinsdale, was the victim of two car accidents within two days last month. Both the accidents occurred shortly after the store opened.

“I just heard a loud bang and then there was a little red Honda Civic sitting on the sidewalk outside that just barreled right into the corner of the building,” sales manager Diane Duncan said of the first incident on Feb. 21.

While that car struck mostly brick, the second crash on Feb. 23 did the most damage.

A small amount of snow had built up and formed a ramp effect for a car that was pulling into a parking spot directly in front of the entrance doors. Duncan was with a customer at the time of the accident as glass suddenly showered the showroom floor.

“He thought it was rather unique and said he would never forget his purchasing experience,” Duncan said.

“We’ve had people tell us that they didn’t realize Steinway was a drive-thru and you know, the jokes go on and on with it. So we’re having fun with it.”

While the situation then just seemed unlucky, it has evolved into what may be a curse on the city street.

On Monday, a Mercedes SUV struck the storefront of the former Zak’s Place, 112 S. Washington St., just a couple doors down from Steinway Piano. The 61-year-old driver was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, according to police reports.

No one was ticketed during the Feb. 21 or 23 incidents.

“The same thing happens just a few doors down from us and it’s like, OK, what’s going on on Washington Street?” Duncan said.

Steinway has a temporary door set up and is expecting custom doors to come in a couple months. Duncan said they can laugh about it now, but at the time, everyone was just thankful the drivers and anyone walking nearby weren’t injured.

“We cleaned up and none of our pianos were harmed and no one was hurt, so we’re all good to go here,” she said.

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GLEN ELLYN — Two-yearold Glen Ellyn resident Nico Schwartz loves his toy trains.

He knows each of his “choo choos” by name.

One time, he decided to add to his collection of choo choos by ordering more than $300 worth of toy trains from his mom’s Amazon account using the “one-click” feature. After canceling the orders of all but three trains, Dawn Schwartz thought it best to remove the one-click option from her account.

Nico’s love of toy trains is just one of the ways Nico is just like any other boy his age. But there is one thing that sets him apart: his heart.

Nico was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, causing the right side of his heart not to develop properly. When he was about 11 days old, doctors inserted a shunt into his heart. And when he was about 8 months old, he underwent a Glenn procedure, which helped his heart oxygenate the blood in the upper half of his body.

Now at 2 years old, Nico will undergo a Fontan operation, which is similar to the Glenn, only this will increase the oxygen saturation in the lower half of his body, making it a more complicated procedure, said his dad, Jim. He will have the operation April 4 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Because of his heart defects, Nico still drinks baby formula and takes a variety of medicines. His family members always have their eyes on him and have to be careful who comes to their home, to be sure Nico isn’t exposed to illnesses that can strain his heart.

But even with the special precautions Nico and his family have to take, he is developing just as any other 2-yearold would and hitting all his milestones, Dawn said.

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may come from having two older siblings who are always ready to play with him.

“They’re just constantly doting on Nico,” said Colleen Mocko, a family friend and neighbor. “You can see it.”

Ashton, 10, and Maddie, 11, said in addition to loving his choo choos, Nico also knows his way around technology, which his $300 Amazon order can attest to as well.

Ashton said he likes to play with Nico on his family’s iPad. The 2-year-old also watches “Blue’s Clues” on Netflix, he said.

Nico knows how to play games on the iPad, including matching games that involve puzzles, Maddie said. Nico also plays with real puzzles too.

Maddie plays piano with her brother and said sometimes he tries to play her oboe. And if his musical talents weren’t enough, Nico is actually a double-threat: He’s a good dancer too, Maddie said.

And although the rest of the world knows his siblings as Ashton and Maddie, Nico has his own special names for them: Chachi and Mimi.

Just as Ashton and Maddie are always willing to help with their little brother, the entire family does what they can to give back to their community.

Dawn and her husband, Jim, are foster parents, although they don’t have any children placed in their home.

They said they expect to have a placement soon.

Dawn also volunteers as a catechist, or religious education teacher, for fifth-graders at St. Petronille Parish and as a room parent at Lincoln Elementary School.

Family members are now reaching out to their community for help with their situation. Both Mocko and Dawn’s sister-in-law Christy Tajak have been a big help in organizing efforts, including small things like setting up rides for Ashton and Maddie and meals

for the family, helping to take away some of the smaller worries from Dawn and Jim. The family also is seeking blood donations for Nico. His blood type is A-positive, so anyone with A-positive, A-negative, O-positive or O-negative blood is encouraged to donate, Dawn said.

Those interested in donating blood should call LifeSource at 877-543-3768 or visit www.lifesource.org to set up an appointment for either Thursday or Friday this week. Other donation information is available on Nico’s Caring Bridge webpage at www.caringbridge.org/visit/ nicoschwartz.

Although the Fontan operation will allow Nico to continue to live with his own heart for now, it is not a permanent solution. Eventually, Nico will need a heart transplant, but his parents hope he’ll be able to keep his own heart until he’s in his teens or 20s because it will be easier to find a heart for him then. It’s very difficult to find a child heart for a transplant, Dawn said.

After the Fontan operation, Nico has a difficult recovery ahead of him, but Dawn hopes he’ll continue to be the happy boy he is today.

“I just want him to be happy, whatever that takes.

He’s a smiley, happy boy, and I want him to always be like that,” Dawn said. “Of course, I want him to be healthy. I guess that’s what every parent wants for their kid.”

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Two-year old Nico Schwartz plays with his train set in his Glen Ellyn home. Nico has a heart defect and will eventually need a heart transplant.

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Caroline Loffredo, of Elmhurst, paints a cross red before a prayer vigil at Church of the Holy Nativity in Clarendon Hills on Sunday. The crosses represent all the gun-related deaths in the Chicago area in 2013.

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Continued from page 5 them and they get so immune to it,” said Delevett, who has been preaching at the church for a little more than six years.

“This is not something people become immune to. These are people dying. These are people killing one another.”

Draped over each cross was a colored T-shirt, handwritten with the person’s name and age. Victims range in age from toddlers to the elderly.

“We had about 60 T-shirts to make and I was really concerned people were going to be like, ‘Oh, I have to go,’ and couldn’t stay, but people did not budge until all 60 shirts were finished,” Delevett said.

It was the youth in particular Delevett wanted to reach with the message. One of the youngest helpers on Sunday was Jody Collins’ 4-year-old daughter, Natalie, who was the first person to grab a hammer and start setting up a cross.

“I told her we were making crosses for people who died and they got shot by a gun,” said Collins, of Willowbrook.

“She wanted to hammer the crosses in by herself and she

was able to do it. So even a 4-year-old can make a difference.”

Collins said it was spiritually moving for her to see the crosses all set up — and for her daughter to be part of the construction.

“When I put a shirt on the cross I said a prayer for that person and their family,” she said. “It’s just very touching and I hope people drive by and take the time to see this and think about gun violence in our community.”

The crosses and T-shirts were made by both youth and adults of the parish who wanted to help.

“I thought it was a beautiful idea and very moving,” said Cindy Houghton of Westmont, an 18-year member of the church. “It’s all going to be incorporated into our Easter vigil service.”

On Easter Sunday, the crosses will be bare while the shirts are removed to be part of a special vigil, which takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, 275 S. Richmond Ave., Clarendon Hills. Easter worship services are at 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, with an egg hunt to take place at 10:45 a.m.

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Hi there. My name is Jason Khuen, and I’m the aquatics supervisor at the Lemont Park District.

I started at the district a little more than three months ago and could not ask for a better place to be! Having a major interest in park districts and leisure services, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in parks and recreation from Illinois State University. With more than seven years of experience in lifeguarding and aquatics leadership, my passion definitely is in the area of aquatics.

There are so many exciting aspects to my role as Lemont Park District’s aquatics supervisor. I hit the ground COMMUNITY running in December, finalVOICE izing all the plans for the Jason much-loved H2O Egg-Venture that took place March Khuen 16. More than 200 attendees enjoyed the fun games, prizes, refreshments, visits with the Easter Bunny and diving in The CORE pool for eggs. The event was a huge success.

I am thrilled to be getting the summer season under way soon. Passes to Centennial Outdoor Aquatic Center just went on sale March 16, and early bird pricing will be available until April 30.

Focusing on member and guest appreciation, we are gearing up for a great time at the pool this summer with some special surprises on tap. Wouldn’t it be cool if you received some free things like freeze pops and sunglasses just for swimming at Centennial Outdoor Aquatics Center? Please keep a look out on our website at www.lemontparkdistrict. org and our Facebook page for more details to come.

The Lemont Park District will offer several new programs and classes this summer including Discovery Scuba and Discovery Snorkeling. These classes will give you an introduction into snorkeling and scuba under the direction of a Professional Association of Scuba Divers certified instructor.

In addition to overseeing all aquatic programs at the Lemont Park District, I am also the birthday party liaison. I will be diligently working on expanding our party offerings over the next year.

And finally, I cannot tell you how pleased I am to be working with Coach Erik and the Dolphins Swim Team. With almost 200 members and growing, the Dolphins continue to excel placing second at the conference this winter. Way to go, swimmers, and keep up the great work!

We look forward to seeing you at Centennial Outdoor Aquatics Center this summer.

Jason Khuen is the aquatics supervisor for the Lemont Park District

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8THUMBS UP/THUMBS DOWN The Special Olympic basketball team for the Tri County Special Recreation Association recently defeated the the village of Romeoville basketball team in their annual match.

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The Special Olympic basketball team for the Tri County Special Recreation Association recently defeated the basketball team made up of officials from the village of Romeoville in their annual match by a score of 52-37. Romeoville Mayor John Noak hosted a pizza party after the game. The Tri County SRA provides recreational opportunities for children, teens and adults with special needs and abilities. It is a cooperative extension of the village of Romeoville, Lockport Township Park District and the Lemont Park District.

SS. Cyril and Methodius School in Lemont had four finalists in the All-American Boy and Girl Program sponsored by U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-3rd District, of Western Springs. Marissa Sepulveda was one of 30 finalists among seventh-grade girls, and Monica Viz was one of 40 finalists among eighth-grade girls. Frank Gomulka won third place in the seventh-grade boys category, and Elise Viz won second place in the seventh-grade girls category. The awards were based on students’ academic achievements, community service and involvement, written responses to application questions, and oral responses to interview questions.

8LETTERS Residents should support Kids First candidates To the Editor: Since being elected to the Lemont-Bromberek Combined Jerry Moore, news editor jmoore@shawmedia.com 630-427-6256

School District 113A Board of Education two years ago, we have tried to fulfill two clear wishes of the voters and parents in the district.

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Wheaton City councilwoman brings unique perspective to council

By MARY BETH VERSACI mversaci@shawmedia.com WHEATON — When Wheaton City Councilwoman Evelyn Pacino Sanguinetti ran for one of the council’s vacant at-large positions in spring 2011, she didn’t do so on the platform of bringing diversity to the City Council. But when she was elected, that’s exactly what she did.

Pacino Sanguinetti was the first Latina to be elected to the council. And following the resignation of former Councilwoman Jeanne Ives to serve in the Illinois General Assembly, she now serves as the only female member of the council.

“Because we are a diverse city, I think I bring the element of that diversity to council, but I didn’t run on my ethnicity or anything of that nature. That’s just a bonus,” Pacino Sanguinetti said.

“What I bring to the table is the smarts of a professional mom that knows how to multi-task her every day as a professional and as a mom. So I come at things with a different mindset in that regard.”

While the council’s four

district positions and other at-large position are up for election April 9, Pacino Sanguinetti’s at-large seat is not.

As the council gears up for potential changes in its membership, the councilwoman took some time to look back on her first two years on the council and share her plans for the remainder of her term.

Pacino Sanguinetti decided to run for the City Council in an effort to give back to her community and ensure the city government was playing the role she thought it should, she said.

As a member of the council, Pacino Sanguinetti said she has focused on flooding issues, street and sidewalk repairs and the city’s business environment, citing accomplishments by the council in each of these areas that have made her proud.

For example, the City Council authorized a five-year Street Capital Improvement Plan, as well as a North Main Street Flood Control Project.

The city also has been working with Design Workshop to develop a plan to improve downtown Wheaton and draw more people and busi-

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Wheaton City Councilwoman Evelyn Pacino Sanguinetti stands outside Wheaton’s historic Courthouse Square. The first Latina to be elected to the City Council, Pacino Sanguinetti serves as the only woman on the council as well. nesses to the area, something Pacino Sanguinetti said will most likely play a large role in the final two years of her current term.

Outside of the City Council, Pacino Sanguinetti serves as the chair of the DuPage Chapter of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Illinois, focusing much of her energies on outreach efforts, which use her knowledge of

Spanish to communicate with voters and translate political literature.

Born and raised in Miami with Spanish as her first language, Pacino Sanguinetti received her bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Florida International University before moving to Chicago to attend the John Marshall Law School, where she met her husband, Ray. Her three children attend Community Unit School Dis-

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Although she has not yet publicized what she plans to do after her term on the Wheaton City Council ends, Pacino Sanguinetti said she is keeping an open mind about what she wants to do next.

“I’m keeping an open mind because I love what I’m doing and the people who I serve,” Pacino Sanguinetti said.

their No. 1 priority. Specifically they believe that the class size Continued from page 11 must be much lower than it is footing, and we are accumulat- now. ing a sizable surplus.

We have proven over the las We are now in a position two years that fiscal responwhere we can hire more sibility can work in District teachers and begin to reduce 113A and that we can hire class sizes. That is why we more teachers now withare supporting the Kids First out spending more than we candidates for District 113A. have; indeed, we can do that Mike Clausen, Brian Bushnell and continue to build cash and Susan Petrarca are highly reserves. We are pleased to qualified individuals who will endorse three individuals who place the interests of children will continue this important first. Each has years of finanwork on behalf of the commucial experience and managenity. ment responsibility.

Please make your vote count Mike and Brian have children on April 9 by electing Mike attending District 113A schools. Clausen (No. 2), Brian Bushnell In meetings and talks, they (No. 3) and Susan Petrarca (No have made it very clear to the 4) for the School Board. community that the quality of public education and achieving Al Malley and Mike Aurelio the best for our children is Lemont

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In La Grange Park author’s latest work, novel’s narrative parallels creative process

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LA GRANGE PARK — In her latest novel, La Grange Park resident Loretta Nyhan shares the stories of Rita Vincenzo and Glory Whitehall, two women struggling with everyday life while their husbands are away fighting in World War II. The novel, “I’ll Be Seeing You,” was written by Nyhan, 42, and Suzanne Hayes of New Haven, Conn. Each author assumed the persona of one of the women and wrote it in her voice. Nyhan became Rita, an Iowa woman with a love of gardening, while Hayes assumed the role of Glory, a young New England woman.

Nyhan and Hayes wrote to each other in character throughout the writing process. Nyhan said Hayes got the ball rolling in an email with “Dear Rita” in the subject line.

“Everything just clicked. As soon as she sent me that first email I knew who my character was immediately. The whole world kind of fleshed out,” said Nyhan, who taught literature at DeVry University.

The two authors wrote back and forth to each other entirely within character from Feb. 14, 2011, to July 4, 2011.

Despite their close working relationship, Nyhan and Hayes have yet to meet

face to face.

“We’ve never sat down in the same room and I’ve never even given her a hug,” Nyhan said. “But we became good friends during this process.”

Hayes and Nyhan met online through various writing websites and blogs. The two developed a friendship and began to bounce ideas for stories off of each other and began to critique each other’s work. Both women had submitted books to publishers and while they waited to see if they would be published, Hayes suggested writing a book together. The women, both self-described “history geeks,” decided to set the story in war time, but did not set any story points in stone.

“I’ll Be Seeing You” is the story of two women who find friendship and support from each other through the mail while their loved ones are in the theater of war. Rita and Glory shared their thoughts on a wide range of topics, from whether or not their family would return from war, to rationing, to gardening tips, to the sharing of recipes.

Nyhan said Rita and Glory leaned on each other for support in overcoming their challenges.

Although not trained historians, Nyhan and Hayes wanted the letters to be as authentic as possible. They read numerous letters from the era, some she found at the Jackson Antique Mall in La

Grange, and were struck both by how mundane and how intimate the letters could be. She said wives would write to their husbands about the more mundane things like a broken lock or poor yield from the garden.

“They were trying to tie their husbands to what was going on at home, but at the same time there were some very intimate things in those letters,” she said. “We tried to express all of it in our letters. We tried to make it feel real, like you were peaking into their daily lives.”

Although Nyhan and Hayes worked half a country apart, their partnership turned out to be successful. Buoyed by the success of their first writing partnership the two women are well on their way to completing their second novel together. The new novel, “Finding Kingston,” is about two sisters looking for their brother in 1917 Manhattan. As in “Ill Be Seeing You,” each author assumes the role of one of the sisters. The two women tell their stories in alternating chapters.

“This was just a very satisfying experience. The process was something we both called magic,” she said. “It’s been going well and we’ve got multiple ideas for books.”

In addition to her two books with Hayes, Nyhan has a solo novel set for an April 2 release. “The Witch Collector,” published by HarperTeen Impulse, is a

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La Grange Park author Loretta Nyhan has a book coming out that she co-wrote with another author through a series of emailed letters they’ve exchanged, in character. The two have never met in person, connecting via Internet and phone. paranormal thriller. The book will be released in two parts, she said.

“It’s been a busy bunch of months for me, but I love it,” she said.

Hayes also has a solo book coming out in March, “The Witch of Little Italy.”

“I’ll Be Seeing You” is set for release May 28 by Harlequin-Mira.

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St. Baldrick’s unites Bolingbrook community, raises thousands for cancer research

By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK — About 2,000 people gathered in solidarity for a St. Baldrick’s Bolingbrook event on March 16, raising awareness and about $170,000 to fund childhood cancer research.

Organized by Bolingbrook Police Department Sgt. John Sullivan and the St. Baldrick’s Bolingbrook Chapter, the Bolingbrook Golf Club hosted the eighth annual Bolingbrook 4 Kids.

The Bolingbrook event is the second highest grossing Baldrick’s fundraiser in Illinois (behind Chicago) and the 26th largest in the world, according to organizers.

The event featured processions from the Bolingbrook Police and Fire departments, Irish dancers, bagpipe players and drummers, musical performances and drawings.

Of course, there were more than 350 head shavings, a St. Baldrick’s tradition representing a special bond with children diagnosed with cancer.

Additionally, 12 children battling cancer were honored throughout the day and their stories were shared.

Sgt. Sullivan is in his eighth year organizing Bolingbrook 4 Kids, and he says he is always inspired by the community support for St. Baldrick’s Bolingbrook.

“It was great to see so many smiling faces and shaved heads,” Sgt. Sullivan said.

“This is always my favorite holiday of the year. There are so many people who are united by this amazing cause.”

The police seargent says his parents were always involved in charitable organizations, motivating him to take an active role in the Bolingbrook community. He was the supervisor of Bolingbrook Police Department’s Benevolent Society prior to spearheading St. Baldrick’s Bolingbrook.

The local St. Baldrick’s chapter launched when Sgt. Sullivan was approached by friends who encouraged him to join the Naperville sect.

Initially, he envisioned his soon-to-be shaved head as the punchline to a joke from his friends.

“I thought they approached me because of my Irish heritage,” Sullivan said, laughing.

“But, once I met some of the parents, those whose children are diagnosed by cancer, I was touched. Talking to them, listening to their stories, I was so moved and inspired.”

The first Bolingbrook 4 Kids event was held a year later at the Holiday Inn, drawing 700 attendees. Since then, it has grown so much that the Bolingbrook Golf Club is the only venue that can house the 2,000-plus attendees; even then, this year’s event had to be spit in two in order to accommodate the crowd.

“Bolingbrook 4 Kids requires thousands of hours of preparation and planning,” Sullivan said. “I could not do

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Kelli Coughlin, 8, of Bolingbrook spins her cousin, Brianne Bush, 6, on the dance floor during the annual Bolingbrook 4 Kids St. Baldrick’s event at the Bolingbrook Golf Club on March 16. it without my fellow organizers, our amazing hosts and the Bolingbrook Golf Club, the hundreds of volunteers and all the attendees. It is a truly wonderful celebration.”

The other St. Baldrick’s Bolingbrook organizers include Promenade Bolingbrook Director of Marketing Kristine Kuchlar, Bolingbrook Police Department Sgt. Rich Hilliard, substitute teacher Melissa Hilliard and Romeoville Police Department 911 Director Kimberly Knutsen.

The Bolingbrook Fire Department’s Pipes & Drums Honor Guard performs during the annual Bolingbrook 4 Kids St. Baldrick’s event at the Bolingbrook Golf Club on March 16.

Senate committee passes legislation to assist county with DuPage Act SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DUPAGE COUNTY — The Senate Executive Committee passed legislation March 20 initiated by DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and State Sen. Tom Cullerton that would provide DuPage with the tools necessary to reduce the size and scope of local government.

“My goal is to provide taxpayers with a smarter government that delivers public services in the most sensible and cost effective manner possible,” said Cronin. “Through the DuPage ACT Initiative we have been able to yield measurable results for taxpayers, but our hands are tied to go any further without better tools

from the legislature to facilitate needed reorganization and to take Illinois off the top of the most units of local government list.”

Senate Bill 494, sponsored

by Sens. Tom Cullerton and Don Harmon, provides DuPage County with the authority to dissolve, by ordinance, outdated or defunct county appointed agencies when

it has been deemed to be in the best interest of taxpayers. The legislation affects only 13 county appointed (nonelected) governmental agencies that provide public services such as sanitary, mosquito abatement, fire protection (without fulltime employees) and street lighting.

“Streamlining govern-

ment should be a goal for all of us, not just at a local level but in Springfield as well,” said Cullerton. “I’m pleased to be the chief sponsor of this bill and have bipartisan support. This proposal will be a model showing that government can be more efficient, eliminate waste and work smarter for our taxpayers.”

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How to keep kids entertained all summer long

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ummer vacation often starts with high expectations.

Children are excited about the prospect of fun days outdoors playing with friends, while parents anxiously await relaxing months without the responsibilities of school and extracurricular clubs. But once summer vacation arrives and the first few days have passed, parents often find that the litany of cheers and giggles transform into a chorus of “I’m bored.”

Many parents pore over ideas that will keep their children busy throughout the summer.

Many activities that come to mind tend to be expensive, so if cutting costs is a priority, parents might need to think outside the box to come up with entertaining ideas that won’t break the bank.

Camp Summer camp is a popular way for kids to spend their summers, but many camps are expensive.The American Camp Association has found that overnight camps can cost anywhere from $325 to $780 a week. Day camp fees may be $100 to $275 per week. Parents who send their children to camp for an entire season might pay anywhere from $3,000 to $9,000 for the seven- to nine-week program.

Parents looking for an alternative to costly camps should consider local programs that offer summer activities. Libraries, schools and childcare centers may have programs that run

the length of summer and are considerably less expensive than more formal camps. A YMCA or even a swim club may also put together activities. Parents whose children attend afterschool sporting classes, such as karate or soccer, may find that the organizations offer a camp or summer program.

Day Trips If a parent is off for the summer, then day trips may be a possibility. Schedule a few day trips to different locations that the kids are excited to see.

Newspapers routinely print “Go See It” or “Just Go” listings that highlight local events. The family can gather around the table and decide which outings would be interesting and then mark them on the calendar.

Some parents purchase season passes to amusement parks and take the kids several times over the summer. In either case, bring snacks and lunch from home when possible to keep costs in check.

Kid Swap Chances are many of your neighbors are also facing the same difficulties as they try to find ways for kids to spend their summer afternoons. Parents can get together and set up a schedule for entertaining the kids. For example, one parent is responsible for the whole lot one day, while the next day another parent takes a turn. This gives parents the opportunity to take a break from parental

responsibilities and enjoy some quiet time. And for the children, time spent in a pool, watching movies, playing video games, or riding bikes is often more enjoyable with friends in tow.

cool off during the hot summer days and get a chore done.

While parents should not expect a perfect job, they can rest assured that the kids will have at least an hour of fun in the sun and water.

Fun Projects Set aside a patch of the yard Children often want to feel that children can turn into their useful, and may enjoy the reown personal gardens. Encoursponsibility of some easy tasks in age digging in this area and and around the house -- so long provide seeds or seedling plants as the tasks are fun. Washing the car with a hose and a bucket as well as kid-sized gardening tools. Each day the kids can of sudsy water is a fun way to

check on the progress of their gardens.

Some home-improvement and craft stores sponsor free learning activities for children. They can be held in the morning or afternoon and will teach interesting skills that can be put to use again at home.

Summer vacations are soon to arrive, and parents can be armed with a list of enjoyable – yet inexpensive – ways to keep kids busy.

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t can be difficult to envision warm summer days when the wind is blowing and the snow is falling. However, the winter months are a great time to explore summer camp options. In fact, many camps have strict enrollment timelines that require decisions to be made prior to spring.

Attending summer camp has been a tradition in the United States for more than 150 years.

Statistics indicate that around 30 million American kids attend summer camp each year. There are many benefits to summer camp. Camp enables children to stay engaged during the summer when there may be limited interaction with school friends.

It also gives parents both a safe and viable daycare solution during the summer.

Summer camp pulls together children from different neighborhoods, social classes and backgrounds, which can make

it a good place to meet new people – some of whom may become lifelong friends. Camps also provide a variety of activities that can challenge children to try new things that go beyond their comfort zones.

Some children are very receptive to the idea of attending summer camp. Others need a little coaxing. But summer camp should never be forced on a child who does not want to go.

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There are many different camps available. Some offer a “little bit of everything.� Others cater to academics, sports, specific hobbies or even religious preferences. Don’t wait too long to research and sign up for camps because many fill up quite early or have an extensive waiting list. That is why choosing a camp should be part of a winter to-do list.

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OBITUARIES DONNA VAN AUSDALE Donna Van Ausdale nee Owens, 59 of Joliet, at rest March 18,2013 Born January 1, 1954 in Evansville, In. to the late Donald and Betty nee Barr Owens. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Daniel (Danielle), Dillon, Shandra (Rob) and Lisa (Scott). Devoted grandmother of Katie, Kristina, Tyler, Brooklin, Ethan, Bobby, Crystal, Tony and Jacob. Dearest great grandmother of Ella, Raelynne and Kai. Dear sister of Donald and Brett Owens, Sally Amato, Bridget Meador and the late Al. Aunt of many nieces and nephews.

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McCarthy/Walker Road intersection to receive signal and lane upgrades SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Gov. Pat Quinn recently announced a $1.7 million capital investment to upgrade the McCarthy Road and Walker Road intersection in Lemont as part of his Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program.

Quinn said the project is part of his agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward. The contract was recently awarded following a competitive bidding process and addresses a critical infrastructure need while

creating construction jobs.

“Investment in transportation is one of the best ways to grow our economy and create jobs,” Quinn said. “This Illinois Jobs Now! project will help us continue to ensure Illinois has a strong, 21st century infrastructure while creating jobs and boosting the area economy.”

“This project will create several construction jobs while making this intersection safer and improving traffic flow,” Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider said.

IDOT manages all state-funded road construction projects.

“The McCarthy-Walker Road project will undoubtedly enhance the traffic flow and safety of an important intersection in Lemont,” said state Sen. Christine Radogno, R-41st District, of Lemont. “It is a good example of state leaders working together to better our community and create well-paying jobs throughout Illinois.”

D Construction Inc. of Coal City was the lowest of five bidders for the work with

its quote of $1,766,539. The work will involve the modernization of the traffic lanes and signals at the intersection located about a half mile west of Archer Avenue. The project is scheduled to begin April 15 and should be complete by the end of October.

Quinn said the $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! is supporting more than 439,000 jobs over six years. It is the largest capital construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest capital construction programs in the nation.

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Lemont High School student advances to state’s drafting competition SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT — For the fifth time in six years, Lemont High School will be represented in the state’s drafting competition. Senior Nina Moeller earned second place in the Architectural Board division at the Illinois Drafting Educators Association Regional Drafting Competition on March 8, which qualified her to compete at the IDEA State Drafting Competition at Illinois State University on Saturday, April 20.

In the Architectural Board division, Moeller’s challenge was to design and/or draw specified views, details or sections within a three-hour period using provided materials, specifications and drawings. She was second of eight competitors in her category.

Nearly 120 students representing a number of Joliet-area high schools competed in eight divisions at the IDEA Joliet Junior College Regional, which was one of 18 regional sites across the state. All first- and second-place finishers earn the right to compete at the IDEA State Competition. The eight divisions in which students compete are Introductory Board, Introductory 2D CAD, Architectural Board, 2D Architectural

CAD, 2D Machine CAD, 3D Architectural CAD Modeling, 3D Assembly Modeling and 3D CAD Modeling.

Under the tutelage of teacher Scott Duensing, Lemont’s drafting program has had a great deal of success in recent years at the IDEA Regional level. The school has boasted a number of regional champions, including Ryan Strauss (Class of 2008) for 3D Architectural CAD Modeling in 2008, Nick Lawrence (2009) for 3D Architectural CAD Modeling in 2009, Mark Kaminski (2010) for Architectural Board and Kathy Sitko (2010) for Introductory Board in 2010, and current senior Szymon Krzeptowski-Mucha for Architectural Board in 2012.

Lemont’s top finisher at the IDEA State Competition was Sean Armbruster (2009), who was the runner-up in 3D Architectural CAD Modeling category in 2009. He was the runner-up to Lawrence at the regional level that year.

Contact Tony Hamilton, director of school and community relations for Lemont High School, by emailing tonyh@lemont.k12.il.us or calling 630-243-3280. People may also visit the Illinois Drafting Educators Association’s Web site at www.idea-online. org/index.html.

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Nina Moeller, a senior at Lemont High School, has advanced to the Illinois Drafting Educators Association State Drafting Competition at Illinois State University on April 20.

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Hinsdale American Legion 7:30 p.m. every first Monday, Hinsdale Memorial Building, second floor, 19 E. Chicago Ave. Call George Hogrewe, 630-323-4589.

“The Hidden Gardens with Sue’s Favorites” 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, Darien Sportsplex, second floor, 451 Plainfield Road. Darien Garden Club. Program followed by business meeting. 630-964-2614, www. darienparks.com/Garden_Club.aspx.

Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary Noon Tuesdays, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. Call John, 630257-9063.

American Wind Band rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, O’Neill Middle School, 635 59th St., Downers Grove. americanwindband.org.

Questioning Youth Center Social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth ages 16 to 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays, Naperville. For specific location, call 630-415-2053.

Pinochle Club Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Room 307 on third floor. Call 630-649-2116.

Home and community education 11 a.m. every first Tuesday except August, Community Bank of Downers Grove, 1111 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Call Hilda Shultz, 630-969-1867.

Downers Grove Lions Club Noon every first and third Tuesday, Emmett’s Ale House, 5200 Main St., Downers Grove. 630-964-5892.

Hinsdale Toastmasters 7:15 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St. Call Hugh Dunbar, 630-789-2525, Ext. 238.

Woodland Aero Modelers 7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday, Downers Grove VFW Century Post, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Call Bill Brzostowski, 630-910-3656, www. wam-rc.com.

Lemont Republicans Every first Tuesday, Stone House Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. Call Sig Vaznelis, 630-7740088. sigvaz@lemontgop.org.

West Suburban Businesswomen 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Downers Delight Restaurant, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove.

Call Cathy Wagner, 630-921-9720.

American Legion Alexander Bradley Burns Post, 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, American Legion Hall, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers

Grove. Bingo every Tuesday. Call Post Adjutant, 630-968-9710., www.post80.org.

Darien Woman’s Club 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, September to April, Darien Swim and Racquet Club, 1001 Hinsbrook Ave. Call Veronica Dunford, 630-915-8278.

Ladies Aid of the Bohemian Home 1 p.m. every first Wednesday, Tabor Hills Pavillion, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Board meeting, 11 a.m. $8 for noon lunch. To register for lunch, call Vlasta, 630-322-8681.

Darien Seniors Club Noon, every first Wednesday, The Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Membership not limited to Darien residents. Call Helen Peschel, 630-325-4263.

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Benedictine University, fall semester

LEMONT: Nasiha Asadullah, Ronnie Ata, John Corrigan, Mary Cunningham, Annette Dzielski, Michael Farrell, Meagan Johnson, Angelica Kozuch, Mark Labus, Annette McNeely, Mohannad Rachid, Jon Raymond and Jack Smith

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Lemont represented among award winners

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U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski held his annual All American Boy & Girl Award Ceremony for 7th and 8th grade students at Moraine Valley Community College. Lemont students who won awards include: seventh grader Frank Gomulka of S.S. Cyril & Methodius School (bottom row, second from left); seventh grader Joe Storti of St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School (bottom row, far right); seventh grader Elise Viz, S.S. Cyril & Methodius School (bottom row, second from right); and eighth grader Susan Marie Westman of Lemont Montessori School (middle row, far left). Winners were awarded a special plaque and other prizes for their hard work and superior essay.

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Hinsdale Embroiderers Guild 9 a.m. every first Monday, September through May, at member’s home.

Call 630-986-9480 or 630-9830918 for location.

Chorus of DuPage All-male barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. Call Jerry Broz, 630-964-3139.

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Lemont Junior Woman’s Club 7 p.m. every first Wednesday, September through May, Village Hall, 418 Main St., Lemont. www. lemontjuniorwomansclub.org.

Downers Grove Toastmasters Meeting 7 to 9 p.m. every first and third Wednesday, Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. 630-915-6409, downersgrovetoastmasters.org, debracarpenter6138@comcast.net.

Leading the Way Business networking, 8 to 9 a.m. Thursdays, Pancake Cafe, 1292 Rickert Drive, Naperville. Call Matt Ewald, 847590-8300. www.napervilleleads. com.

Networking For All Noon to 1 p.m.

Thursdays. Call for location. A noncompete business referral group looking for professionals interested in growing their business via relationships. 630-234-7126, www. nfareferralgroup.com.

Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc. 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. Call Eve Dunn, 630-852-0580.

Soul Priority 7 to 7:50 a.m.

Fridays, Caribou Coffee, 5100 Main St., Downers Grove. Business leaders and owners discuss integrating faith’s best practices in the workplace. 630-963-4122, www. soul-priority.org, wayne.kuna@ soul-priority.org.

Salt Creek Civil War Round Table 8 p.m. every first Friday, September through June, Fairview Village, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove.

630-769-6182, www.salt creekcwrt.org.

SUPPORT AA/Alanon 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, St. Andrews Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. Call Bruce/Sharon, 630-852-7142.

Overeaters Anonymous 9:30 a.m.

Saturdays, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. 630972-9074.

Elder caregiver support group 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Ave. For caregivers of elderly parents. $85 for six-week session. Register with Shelly Zabielski, 630-357-2456 Ext. 111.

West Suburban Alano Club Open speaker meetings, 7 p.m.

Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held throughout week. Call 630-9684694.

DBSA Depression / Bipolar Support Group 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $2 donation appreciated. www.dbsawest.org, dbsawest@ gmail.com.

DBSA Depression / Bipolar Young Adult Support Group 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Ages 16 to 25. www.dbsawest.org, dbsawest@gmail.com.

Mothers Support Group 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. To register, call Advocate’s Health Advisor at 800-323-8622 and ask for class code 4B10.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Lemont chapter, 6:15 to 6:50 weigh-in, followed by meeting, Tuesdays, Bethany Lutheran Church, 508 Lemont St., Lemont. Call Lois, 630257-8112.

Teen Parent Connection Support group for teens with or expecting children, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, DuPage Township Office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Contact Pam DiGioia, 630-790-8433, Ext. 307, pamelad@teenparent connection.org.

New Beginnings Support group for divorced, separated and widowed, 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. www. newbeginnings-il.com.

GriefShare 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle, 1101 Kimberly Way. Call 630-3903039.

Alcoholics Anonymous hotline Find local meeting at 630-8878671 or www.aa-nia.org.

SEMINARS Rainbows Support Group For children experiencing loss, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Mary of Gostyn, 445 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove.

630-960-3565 Ext. 219.

Postpartum Depression Support Group 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $15. To register, call the Health Advisor, 800-323-8622, www. advocatehealth.com.

Al-Anon 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove. Participants should enter the rear of the church and go to Room B-6.

Mended Hearts Inc. 7 p.m. every first Wednesday except July and August, Oak Rooms, Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove.

Overeaters Anonymous Newcomer/speaker meeting, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove.

630-653-8608.

DBSA Depression / Bipolar Friends and Family Support Group 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $2 donation appreciated. www.dbsawest.org, dbsawest@ gmail.com.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction program, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Fridays, Marquette Manor Baptist Church, 333 75th St., Downers Grove. Call Joel Dedic, 630-8006540.

Bereaved Parents USA West Suburban Chapter, 8 p.m. every first Friday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, First Street and Park Avenue, Hinsdale. For parents, siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child. Call Donna Corrigan, 630-279-6148.

Family Matters group classes Held on a weekly basis at Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Programming for families who are experiencing cancer in the family. To register, call Betsy Rubenstein at 630-654-5118.

CLASSES Downers Grove Square Thrus lessons 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove. No partner necessary. Casual attire.

630-665-3761, www.squarethrus. com, gordondelaney@att.net.

Art lessons Brigantine Gallery, 5149 Main St., Downers Grove.

Monday afternoons or evenings, Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Call Joan or Tess, 630663-0399.

SPECIAL EVENTS Easter Eggstravaganza 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, St. John Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center, 7214 S. Cass Ave., Darien.

Egg Hunt, 10:00 a.m. Games, crafts and puppet shows. 630-9697987, www.sjlcdarien.org, info@ sjlcdarien.org.

FITNESS Hatha yoga 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. Register at 630-3212296.

Leslie Sansone “Walk Live” exercise classes 7 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Bethel Lutheran Church, 36 N. Grant St., Westmont.

Wear light, comfortable clothing and bring water. Register online. $5 - $7. www.oneheartfitness.com, kathy@oneheartfitness.com.

Free Hot Hula Class 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays and 10 to 11 a.m.

Fridays, Rhythmax, 3020 Reflection Drive, Naperville. Hana Hou Hula Productions. 630-447-9692, www.facebook.com/HotHulaFitnessWithJessie?ref=hl, hothula@ chicagohulaproductions.com.

RELIGION Blessing of Easter Food Baskets Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish-Church, 608 Sobieski St., Lemont. Services in English and Polish.

Worship Services 6 p.m. Saturdays and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays, Church of the Nazarene, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont. 708-349-0454, www.chicagofirstnaz.org.

Easter Sunday Mass 5:30, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 31, SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish-Church, 608 Sobieski St., Lemont.

Services in English and Polish.

Connect Night 5:45 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. classes and discussions, Wednesdays, Christ Community Church, 13400 Bell Road, Lemont.

630-257-7770.

LIBRARY

Coming to America: Ellis Island 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 North Prospect Ave. First person portrayal by Janet Gilleland of Accent of History.

630-323-8188, www.clarendon hillslibrary.org/.

REUNIONS Farragut High School 60 year reunion 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Quality Inn & Conference Center, 300 S. Frontage Road, Burr Ridge.

Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 11 p.m. Call Carolee Michalek, 815407-1934.

St. Francis Xavier Class of 1970 Reunion Making plans for event.

Contact Meg Shannon, exec@ gec-group.com.

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fewer and fewer people seem to pick up the phone and make calls as they once did. Instead, they’re texting and updating social media posts. They’re also e-mailing one another. Older adults who have no access to this technology could be left out of the mix. This is a way for seniors to stay close to family.

• Convenient check-ins: At times when a full-blown conversation may not be practical, having a quick method to check in with a loved one can make social media advantageous. Men and women can send a quick text to their parents to find out how they’re feeling or if they need anything. Such ready access can provide some peace of mind to adults concerned about their elderly parents.

• Online shopping: Seniors who don’t get out much or who cannot safely drive a vehicle might not be able to shop as often as they would like. Having Internet access and experience with browsing Web sites enables older men and women to shop from reputable Web sites who ship items directly to the house. With the vast array of items now sold online, anyone can have their choice of items and not be forced to settle because of their age.

• Improved feelings of well-being: Avoiding feelings of isolation and loneliness can benefit older men and women. A study by Dr. Shelia Cotten, a sociologist and associate professor from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, revealed that Internet use was associated with a 30 percent decrease in depressive symptoms among older adults who used it regularly, while other studies have shown similarly impressive results.

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• Conversations with family: In a world where families are no longer centrally located, communication may be lacking. Despite the prevalence of mobile phones,

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activities for older travelers. Although theme parks require a lot of walking, many provide wheelchairs or motorized scooters for those who need to get off of their feet. They also make a great option for seniors who will be traveling with the entire family, including children.

• Beach resorts: Provided flying is medically safe, a beachside vacation can be the ideal trip for seniors looking for the utmost in relaxation. For those who have passports, the possibilities are endless. Those who prefer to remain on relatively domestic soil can retreat to Puerto Rico, south Florida, the California coast, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• Cruising: Cruising is a preferred vacation choice for the 50+ set because it offers the convenience of an all-inclusive package and transportation all in one. With the myriad activities offered on board, cruises are a versatile vacation option for seniors. Also, there is no need to worry about traveling far for meals and other entertainment options, as everything is self-contained on the cruise ship. For more active seniors who enjoy the daily getaway, excursions

in ports of call can provide the variety desired.

• Guided tours: Seniors who want to experience a piece of history can sign up for tour packages backed by reputable companies. The tours may involve train or bus travel, and various attractions will be visited. At the end of the tour, individuals can choose to extend the vacation by checking into a hotel nearby.

• RV trips: Another self-contained vacation that is entirely up to the people traveling is vacationing by recreational vehicle. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which areas they want to see. Companies like Cruise America RV enable people to rent an RV so they needn’t worry about the expense of buying one outright. However, should

RV traveling become addictive, there always is the option of buying a camper later on.

Setting an itinerary and then establishing the pace enables travelers to tour the country or cross the border as desired. From beaches to national parks, many areas offer RV hook-up areas and amenities.

• Exotic tour: Seniors who were never able to afford or spare the time for an extensive vacation may now want to visit those exotic locations that have beckoned for years. Now could be the time to book a ticket for Europe and visit all of the cities that have made the history books. Those looking for even more adventure can travel to the South Pacific and explore tropical islands. Others may want to go “down under” and experience the rugged Outback or the culture of Australian city centers.

With a bevy of free time and fewer restrictions holding them back, seniors could be ready for the next great travel adventure.

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hose who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.

Traveling for seniors can be rewarding and relaxing. Those with a substantial retirement nest egg have numerous destinations at their disposal. Mature vacationers travel more frequently and stay longer than any other age group. Travel ranks among the top leisure activities for men and women over 50, according to the Web site Suddenly Senior.

Seniors can find several travel advantages at their disposal. Also, thanks to special senior discounts, travel may be even more affordable than first expected.

While certain destinations are not always practical for certain age brackets, there are many places to which seniors can visit comfortably and enjoy a wealth of memories.

• Theme parks: Although theme parks may seem carved out entirely for the adventure-seekers, there are many other more placid activities that would appeal to those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground rather than looping through the air on a rocket-propelled coaster. With animal preserves, water parks, fine dining, and a bevy of hotels either in the park or directly on the outskirts, theme parks provide many

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DuPage County Election Commission Room 1-500B 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton

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Naperville Municipal Center Meeting Room A 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville

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Subsequently, the Election Commission office will remain open for Early Voting until 6:30 pm on April 3, 4, and 5.

*De acuerdo con el texto HB 1560, la Votación Temprana se cerrará el 31 de marzo de 2013.

Posteriormente, la oficina de la Comisión Electoral permanecerá abierta para la Votación Temprana hasta las 6:30 pm el 3, 4, y 5 de abril.

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POI DOG PONDERING BENEFIT WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 WHERE: Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove COST & INFO: $45 for general admission, $75 for VIP seating and $150 for Gold Package seating,

with dinner, autographed poster and meet-and-greet with the band; www.58foundation.org, www.ticketweb.com Poi Dog Pondering will rock the spring fundraiser for the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58. The concert is a 21 and older event, and rock fans should move fast on tickets.

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TREASURES FROM TRASH WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays April 1 to 30 WHERE: Morton Arboretum,

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4100 Route 53, Lisle COST & INFO: Arboretum admission costs $12 per adult, $9, child; 630-968-0074, www.mortonarb.org Recycling isn’t all about reducing and reusing — it’s about fun, too. Throughout April at the Morton Arboretum, kids can swing by the Children’s Garden during the week to learn about recycling. At the self-guided event, they can play games, make a recycled craft to take home and, best of all, help save the Earth.

GRAND OPENING WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4 WHERE: TheraCORE Physical

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Therapy, 350 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 200, Westmont COST & INFO: Free; 630-908-7430, www.theracorept.com Westmont welcomes a new business into its midst with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for TheraCORE Physical Therapy. The event will include complimentary chair massages, refreshments, rafles and a free gift to the irst 25 guests. The ribbon-cutting starts at 5:45 p.m.

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‘TOP CHEF’ WINNER TO DEMO FLAVOR WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30 WHERE: Standard Market, 333 E. Ogden Ave.,

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Westmont COST & INFO: Free; 630-366-7030, StandardMarket.com

Chef Stephanie Izard, winner of “Top Chef: Season 4” and mastermind behind Chicago’s Girl & The Goat and Little Goat Diner, will sample dishes made with her The Flavor collection, including The Marinade, The Chee, The Sauté and two lavorful rubs. To meet Izard, and have your “Girl In The Kitchen” book signed, simply head over that day.

The Flavor by Stephanie Izard collection will be available exclusively at Standard Market through March 30.

FROM RUSSIA WITH SONG WHEN: 8:15 p.m. Friday, March 29 WHERE: Two Way Street Coffee House,

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1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove COST & INFO: $7; www.twowaystreet.org, 630-969-9720 Natasha Borzilova, former lead singer and acoustic guitarist for the Grammy-nominated Russian band Bering Strait (featured on “60 Minutes”), will make her debut at Two Way Street Coffee House. Playing acoustic six- and 12-string guitar, she started out as a classically trained child guitar prodigy. Borzilova is touring for her solo album “Out of My Hands,” whose title track was No. 3 on the Folk DJ National chart. For more on the artist, visit www.natashaborzilova.com.

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MYSTERY DINER

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Restaurant reviews

flour + wine rises beyond expectations The chill of a recent Saturday afternoon sparked the idea of finding a restaurant with wood-fired pizza and a relaxed, romantic setting in which to enjoy it. But Neapolitan pizza turns out to be only part of the attraction at flour + wine in Glen Ellyn, where the rest of the menu is as inventive as its take on the Italian classic.

Our server delivered a carafe of water to our candlelit table and went over specials, which included a ricotta and honeycomb appetizer that he described as a sweet bruschetta that also could pinch hit as dessert.

Keeping it in the back of our minds for later in the meal, we opted to open with the house salad, but never expected the wow factor. Sublimely fresh, the organic butter lettuce turned up pretty as a picture with ribbons of fennel, toasted candied pecans, Gorgonzola and a delicate house vinaigrette.

My dining partner picked the hanger steak accompanied by shallots, tomatoes, fennel, arugula, fingerling potatoes

and citrus chimichurri. Cooked medium rare, it was flavorful and delectable, but we will order it medium next time.

With the word flour in the name of the restaurant, it was a welcome surprise to see gluten-free pizza crust and pasta as options. It was especially nice to hear the pizza still would be cooked in the wood-burning oven tucked inside the kitchen — a rare treat for the gluten-intolerant among us.

I ordered the “local sausage and raisins” pizza. Not only was the crust a far cry from often cardboard-like substitutes, but it also was crispy from the hot oven with great texture that left you feeling anything but deprived. The high heat had caramelized the golden raisins to a succulent sweetness, a perfect complement to the tasty crumbled sausage paired with toppings of fennel, Romano, mozzarella and sesame seeds.

Curious to know whether the sausage was available in the area, we learned from our server that it’s made at a farm in Bartlett. The restaurant accepts orders from folks

who’d like to purchase the bulk sausage to use at home.

Yes, it’s that good, and part of the eatery’s mantra of buying local and serving the freshest of ingredients.

In addition to fresh-pressed cocktails, the bar features a thoughtful array of wines, as well as craft beers, including eight on tap. Flights are not available, but the bartender is happy to let people sample before they order.

We didn’t leave enough room for the ricotta with local

flour + wine Address: 433 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn Contact: flourandwine.net, 630-793-9955 Hours: 4 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to midnight Friday; 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday; and 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday Dress code: Casual

grapes. The kids’ menu ranges from cheese pizza to salmon and filet.

As for the ambiance, brick walls and wood lend character Suburban Life Media to the two-level dining room off honeycomb, and when we asked the wine bar. Flickering candles when the special might be back, on tables and in wall cabinets the server noted the owners are add warm visuals to the inviting space, and are a subtle nod planning visits to both coasts to pick up new flavor trends for to the artistry a skilled chef can achieve with a little heat in the their ever-evolving menu. kitchen.

Featured currently are substantial “small plates” The Mystery Diner is a meant for sharing, such as rock newsroom employee at Subshrimp and crab fritters; bururban Life Media. The diner’s rata bruschetta and meatball identity is not revealed to sliders, plus pastas and risotto. the restaurant staff before or Salad lovers have such choices during the meal. Only positive as grilled romaine with leeks dining experiences will result and pancetta, or Scottish salmin published reviews. on with pears and fire-roasted

First Folio play to unravel mystical mystery

By ALLISON HORNE msleditorial@shawmedia.com When First Folio Theatre co-founders Alison Vesely and David Rice settled on producing “Underneath the Lintel,” the husband-and-wife team from Clarendon Hills knew they were in for a fun but difficult run with the acclaimed play.

As a one-person monologue, the concept behind “Underneath the Lintel” is deceptively simple. Vesely didn’t have to search far for her lead performer, because from the very beginning, she had one person in mind — Kristine Thatcher.

“She just has that wonderful, thoughtful quality,” says Vesely, who directs. “She’s very in touch with emotion, and she’s also a thinking actress, which is something required for this story. It’s an amazing journey, and before she was cast, I just kept hearing her voice saying those lines.”

Vesely and her husband are long-

time friends of Thatcher, who resides in Lansing, Mich., after a 20-year stint in Chicago.

“It’s been a marathon, but it’s been fascinating,” Thatcher says. “It takes all your strength, but Alison has been a wonderful director. She’s very collaborative and has been a huge help to me.

I’ve never done a one-person show, and I have to say, I admire all the people I know that have.”

Thatcher plays a Dutch librarian, a perfectionist whose life is turned upside down when a book is returned 113 years overdue. Intrigued, she determines to find out who returned it. The story follows her on the hunt, which leads to figuring out how to live her life in the moment.

As the play opens, the librarian is poised to share a startling and profound discovery with the audience as lecture guests. The piece was written by Glen Berger as a male role, but when theaters began to adapt it for women, Berger

See the show What: One-woman “Underneath the Lintel” stars Kristine Thatcher Where: First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook When: Previews from Wednesday, March 27, opening Saturday, March 30, and running through Sunday, April 28 Cost & info: $30-$37, less for students and seniors; 630-986-8067, www.firstfolio.org Submitted photo

wrote a female lead option.

While having just one person on stage the entire time might seem bland, Vesely believes it’s the exact opposite.

“It’s really a journey, and when you have an actress of this caliber, you want to get sucked into the journey,” Vesely says. “There’s a certain amount of suspense as she leads you step to step. She certainly keeps you interested with the moments of humor, despair and joy.

Kristine Thatcher stars in “Underneath the Lintel.”

There’s also slides, and all of these elements that she brings to the ‘lecture’ that makes it feel like she’s not giving a lecture at all, but a living, breathing piece of theater.

“She has such a command of her instrument — poise, expression, physical embodiment,” Vesely adds. “She’s fascinating to watch.”

EVENTS

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Rock Gardening 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends during March, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. In Children’s Garden. 630-968-0074.

Easter Bunch 9:30 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. $39 adult member, $27 child member, $46 adult nonmember, $32 child nonmember.

Children younger than 2 are free. 630725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

MONDAY, APRIL 1 Monet Flower Mural, Studio Drop-in Monday, April 1, to Sunday, April 8, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. 630-6378000, dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

Family Explorer Backpack 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, April to October, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Educational adventure through the Children’s Garden. Ages 2 to 6. $4 members, $5 nonmembers per backpack. www.mortonarb.org.

Treasures from Trash 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays during April, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Games and recycled craft. mortonarb.org.

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Acorn Express Adventures 11 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, April to October, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. $4 members, $5 nonmembers. mortonarb.org.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Elements of Japanese Gardening 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Register at 630-725-2468. $20 members, $26 nonmembers.

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DuPage Birding Club Field Trip Woodcock Watching, 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, Greene Valley Forest Preserve, south side of 79th Street, west of Greene Road, Naperville/ Woodridge. Contact Jeff Smith, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com. dupage birding.org.

Pamela Hart “Through New Eyes” Friday, March 29, to Sunday, May 26, North Central College, Fine Art Center, Schoenherr Gallery, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m.

Sundays. 630-637-5375, inearts. northcentralcollege.edu/event/ through-new-eyes-pamela-hart.

Breakfast with Bunny 9 to 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. $26 adult member, $22 child member, $33 adult nonmember, $27 child nonmember. Children younger than 2 are free. 630-725-2066, www. mortonarb.org.

Arbor Reading Adventures 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through March, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Register at 630-719-2468. $4 members, $5 nonmembers. www. mortonarb.org.

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With a 5-1 lead and a full count, LSU-bound Jake Latz delivers the final pitch of the game Wednesday at Plainfield East.

BASEBALL PREVIEW | LEMONT

Champs return top talent

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com

LEMONT — Having spent three years at Lemont early in his coaching career, Brian Storako returns to take over the Indians’ baseball program after a stint at Marian Catholic.

He inherits a team that won 23 games a year ago and finished in a tie for first place in the South Suburban Blue conference with Oak Forest.

“It’s very exciting,” Storako said. “There is a lot of talent, they are good kids and they’ve been working hard and we are hoping to build off last year.”

Lemont returns two of the highest-regarded players in Illinois in junior pitcher Jake Latz and junior catch-

er Mike Papierski, both of whom already verbally committed to Louisiana State University.

The left-hand- Mike ed Latz is the Papierski staff ace after striking out 79 batters in 59 innings last spring while Papierski is a three-year varsity performer who batted .314 with 24 RBIs in 2012.

Another standout is senior outfielder Alex Broskovetz, whose .417 batting average last year was the second highest on the team.

Connor O’Brien returns at first base, Mike Wisz is the starter at second and Mark Tokarski takes over at shortstop after missing most

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Coach: Brian Storako 2012 record: 23-10 (17-2 South Suburban Blue) Top players: Mike Papierski jr. C Jake Latz jr. P/OF Alex Broskovetz sr. OF Jake Terrazas jr. P/IF Mike Wisz jr. IF Connor O’Brien sr. 1B Charlie Wright jr. P/OF Cody Caballero sr. P Marc Tokarski sr. SS James Lulek sr. OF

ERA posted last spring by Jake Latz, who struck out 79 batters in 59 innings of work

Next game: 4:30 p.m. Monday at TF South of last spring with an injury.

Jake Terrazas will see time at both third base and on the mound.

Charlie Wright and Cody Caballero round out the pitching staff.

“Our pitchers are throwing well so far,” the coach said. “Offensively, we probably have a little more power than speed. But we will be able to put the ball in play and we will have to manufacture runs especially early in the year.”

One thing the first-year head coach won’t have to worry about is the attitude of his team.

“They are a bunch of hard-workers,” said Storako

about his roster of 24 players, “and all of them have a common goal. They fit well together as a team.”

A challenging schedule awaits the group, both within the league and with a non-conference lineup that features mainly Class 4A teams. Included in that is the Stevie’s Way tournament which features some of the top teams in the state in New Trier, Joliet Catholic, Oak Park-River Forest and St. Rita.

A year ago, Lemont went 17-2 in the South Suburban Blue.

“The top team every year is Oak Forest,” Storako said, “and Richards is always tough on the other side.

“If we play defense and throw strikes, we will be fine because offensively, we will come around.”

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Weather cancellations delay start of softball season

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.co LEMONT — The weather so far this spring hasn’t been conducive to being outside, let alone playing a softball game.

So like all area teams, Lemont has spent the better part of the last month inside a gym.

“It’s been a long time since we had this many canceled games at the start of the season,” said Lemont coach Chris Traina. “We’ve been pretty much inside. We did get outside on the football field one day last week because it is turfed.”

The Indians were hoping to get in their first games on Wednesday and Thursday.

Home opener Who: Lemont vs. Oak Lawn When: 4:30 p.m. Monday Where: Lemont Sports Complex, 131st Street and Bell Road

The squad is also scheduled to play a doubleheader at Oswego on Saturday before returning for their home opener Monday against Oak Lawn.

“It really is tough,” the coach said. “They’ve been working hard but we’ve got to get outside and see how everything will work. The bounces inside are different than the ones out on the field.”

The early cancellations

will make for a busier schedule later on, but Lemont was already scheduled to play a lot of games in April.

“That (playing a lot of games) is always a challenge and we will need girls to step up,” Traina said. “But if you look at our schedule, I think the next couple of weeks we were scheduled to play three or four games a week anyway.”

And while, like many teams, the Indians might struggle at the outset as they get acclimated to the outdoors, they do expect to have another successful campaign.

“It’s a good group,” Traina said. “I’m excited about this year with them, they are a great group to coach.”

Lemont soccer impresses in season-opening draw

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT — Rick Prangen freely admits that in his 21 years of coaching, this spring has already been one of the most challenging in terms of weather.

But that hasn’t stopped his Lemont girls soccer team from making strides despite seeing game action only once heading into Thursday’s matchup with Oak Forest.

“We’ve practiced in some brutal weather,” Prangen said, “but some of our best practices have been in brutal temperatures. The girls want to get it going but this is what you get in the spring. It’s so jagged with the training but it is something you have to deal with.”

The Indians kicked off the season on Saturday with a scoreless draw against Lincoln-Way West.

“It was the first time we’ve been on a field with lines and a net,” said the coach, whose team has practiced sporadically on Lemont’s turfed football field. “We played quite well, we actually played much better than I anticipated especially with the conditions and lack of training. We created more chances than they did and were just unlucky not to get a goal.”

One major positive was the play of the defense.

“That was one of our question marks,” Prangen said. “We started two freshmen

Next game Who: Lemont vs. Sandburg When: Noon Saturday Where: 13300 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park

and they did very well. Lincoln-Way West has one forward that is quite good and we did a good job containing her.

“We’ve also got a great goalie in Kelly Fritz and she made a couple of saves. They had one real chance and everything else was easily handled.”

Weather permitting, the schedule will pick up in a hurry. After a scheduled match against Oak Forest Thursday, the Indians will travel Saturday to take on a Sandburg team that lost in a Class 3A sectional final a year ago. South Suburban Blue conference matchups follow with Tinley Park Tuesday and Shepard Thursday.

“Sandburg is returning a lot of players,” Prangen said, “and they’ve got high expectations. I think they have expectations this year of getting to the state finals.

They are one of the top one or two teams playing in the south suburbs so they will be good.

“And then any time you talk about conference games, we’ve had a good run in the conference so teams definitely gear up to play us.”

Matthew Piechalak — mpiechalak@shawmedia.com

Alyssa Molaro fields a ground ball during one of many practices in the Lemont fieldhouse.

Football star O’Brien earns national scholar-athlete award SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT — With his work in the classroom and on the football field, senior Connor O’Brien has certainly stood out at Lemont High School.

His efforts were recently rewarded when he was named one of three area recipients of this year’s National Football Foundation ScholConnor ar-Athlete Award.

O’Brien received O’Brien his honor at the NFF Chicago Metro Chapter Annual Awards Ceremony.

Lincoln-Way East’s Nick Colangelo and Batavia’s Zach Strittmater also were honored at the event.

Chicago Bears radio play-by-play man Jeff Joniak served as master of ceremonies at the event.

O’Brien received a trophy and a $6,000 tuition check paid to the University of North Dakota, where O’Brien will play football and plans to major in pre-medicine.

In his three varsity seasons,

O’Brien helped the Indians to a 34-4 record, including a 17-1 mark in the South Suburban Conference Blue Division and an 8-3 record in the IHSA playoffs.

A linebacker, O’Brien racked up 229 tackles (152 solo) in his career, including 24 tackles for loss.

He collected 14 sacks, recovered five fumbles, forced four fumbles, and broke up 14 passes. He twice was named all-conference and also served as a team captain.

As a senior, he led the team with a career-high 130 tackles (97 solo) and 13 tackles for loss. He added six sacks, tied for the team lead with three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles, and was third on the team with 10 pass breakups.

In the classroom, O’Brien is a National Honor Society student who has posted a perfect 4.0 grade point average through seven semesters. He serves on the school’s Athletic Council, was inducted into its chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honors society, and has been part of its Foreign Language Club and varsity baseball program.

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LEM • Friday, March 29, 2013 • mysuburbanlife.com • Reporter/Met Just moments after delivering the pitch, Lemont starter Cody Caballero catches the line drive back to the mound in self defense.

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Danny Dowiarz gets pats on the helmet after breaking a 1-1 tie with a headfirst dive into home during Lemont’s 5-1 season-opening win Wednesday at Plainfield East.

Shortstop Marc Tokarski scoops a ground ball and throws to first.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID S. HILLER; JACQUELYN S. HILLER A/K/A JACKI HILLER A/K/A JAQUELYN HILLER; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 09 CH 11169 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 24, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, April 26, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120

West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 22-29-220-012 Commonly known as 735 CZACKI STREET, LEMONT, IL 60439 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0905252.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I517073 March 29, April 5, 12, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.LAURENCE A. DASTYCH, MARGOT DASTYCH Defendants 10 CH 49703 26 EVERGREEN PL Lemont, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as

26 EVERGREEN PL, Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-30205-030-0000.

The real estate is improved with a brick single family frame home; 2 car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No 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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN

ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1029007.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attor-

(3 ) ney File No. PA1029007 Attor- 13946 STEEPLEVIEW LANE ney Code. 91220 Case Num- LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE ber: 10 CH 49703 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY I513541 GIVEN that pursuant to a JudgMarch 15, 22, 29, 2013 ment of Foreclosure and Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF entered in the above cause on COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUN- January 23, 2013, an agent of TY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY The Judicial Sales Corporation, DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE will at 10:30 AM on April 25, BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Plaintiff, Corporation, One South Wacker -v.Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, REFIK BEHA, AJISA BEJA A/K/A 60606, sell at public auction to AJISA BEHA, JPMORGAN CHASE the highest bidder, as set forth BANK, NA, AS PURCHASER OF below, the following described THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS real estate: OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL Commonly known as BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MU- 13946 STEEPLEVIEW LANE, TUAL BANK, FA FROM THE FDIC, LEMONT, IL 60439 ACTING AS RECEIVER FOR THE Property Index No. 22-27SAVINGS BANK AND PURSUANT 203-130.

TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT IN- The real estate is improved SURANCE ACT, STEEPLES with a single family residence.

TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Sale terms: 25% down of the F/K/A THE STEEPLES TOWN- highest bid by certified funds at HOUSE ASSOCIATION, INC. the close of the sale payable to Defendants 11 CH 001919

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The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No 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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without

any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the

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mysuburbanlife.com foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-00192.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 1411-00192 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 11 CH 001919 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I517215 March 29, April 4, 12, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL RISLEY SR. A/K/A DANIEL R. RISLEY SR. A/K/A DANIEL RISLEY, JACQUELINE RISLEY, FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED JULY 9, 2002 A/K/A TRUST NO. 7-615, ATHEN KNOLLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY U/T/A DATED JULY 9, 2002 A/K/A TRUST NO. 7-615, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 010194 428 JANE COURT LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 18, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described

real estate: Commonly known as 428 JANE COURT, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-33206-003.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No 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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-04010.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th

Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 1411-04010 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 11 CH 010194 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I514259 March 22, 29, April 5, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PAUL TABOR AKA PAUL S. TABOR, BERNADETTE TABOR AKA BERNADETTE A. TABOR, BANKFINANCIAL, F.S.B. S/B/M TO DOWNERS GROVE NATIONAL BANK Defendants 11 CH 18388 535 KEEPATAW DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 535 KEEPATAW DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-29234-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No 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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the

ubj court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1110615.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1110615 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 18388 I513532 March 15, 22, 29, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.MARTYNAS STANKEVICIUS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, KEEPATAW TRAILS TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, ELIZABETH KUDRE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 20800 12808 MARIAN DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 26, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at

public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12808 MARIAN DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-33115-010-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No 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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1038874.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial

Reporter/Met - Friday, March 29, 2013 • LEM • Page 37 Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1038874 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 20800 I516033 March 15, 22, 29, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR GSR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-AR2, Plaintiff, vs.

ZORICA TICA AND MARKO TICA, BRIARCLIFFE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendants, 11 CH 32412 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 15, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 12408 Province Drive, Lemont, Il 60439.

P.I.N. 22-30-308-0110000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The judgment amount was $652,396.14. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3571125. Ref. No. 11-06136 I515039 March 15, 22, 29, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

NORMAN ROY; CHERYL A. ROY A/K/A CHERYL ROY; STATE BANK OF COUNTRYSIDE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NORMAN ROY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHERYL A. ROY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 40916 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 29, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set

forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-33-202-0220000.

Commonly known as 14755 West 131st Street, Lemont, IL 60439.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455 W11-2683.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I518114 March 29, April 5, 12, 2013

NY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS GRANTOR TRUSTEE OF THE PROTIUM MASTER GRANTOR TRUST, Plaintiff,) vs.

BRIAN J. DONOGHUE; ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ATTORNEY REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS LLC; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, Defendants, 12 CH 27256 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-32-300-0410000.

Commonly known as 15730 132nd Street, Lemont, IL 60439.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I518251 March 29, April 5, 12, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

MARTIN V. TOMCZAK; JOANN J. TOMCZAK; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARTIN V. TOMCZAK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOANN J. TOMCZAK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 12 CH 20903 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 18, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-28-109-022-0000 Commonly known as 530 1st Street, Lemont, IL 60439 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The You can charge your Classified ad or Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West subscription. For your convenience,we Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois accept 3 major credit cards.

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(312) 360-9455 W12-2816.

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It looks like you could walk forever on these stairs, but you keep retracing your steps in the process, creating an endless circle. How is this possible? Could this happen in real life?

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