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Kassandra Mlady Miss Jr. Teen Illinois America dra’s cousin, Naperville resident Kristin Mlady, won the Miss Teen Illinois America title last year. Her father, Mike, used to own a clothing line and attended every fitting.

In addition to qualifying for nationals, Kassandra received scholarship money, a $1,000 dress for the competition in Orlando, and cosmetic, cologne and luggage gifts along with the state title.

Kassandra said the pageant was a learning opportunity and a chance to build self-confidence. Competition categories included spokesmodel, fashion, fitness, interview and evening gown.

“It was quite a growing experience,” Bridgette Mlady said. “She learned a lot.”

Miss Jr. Teen America is the second pageant Kassandra has participated in. Previously, she competed against 162 contestants in the Illinois division of the National American Miss pageant, in which she won the Miss Spirit award.

“She knows where she’s going and what she wants,” said Julie Aceto, state executive director of Miss Illinois Teen America. “It’s not just the pretty face.”

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LEMONT – Someday, Kassandra Mlady just might have what it takes to be Miss America.

The 13-year-old Lemont resident recently was crowned Miss Jr. Teen Illinois America and will compete for the national title July 3 to 6 in Orlando, Fla. “I wanted to participate in it because I felt that it would just be a really good experience for me,” Kassandra said.

The Miss Jr. Teen America competition is the youth division of the Miss America pageant. Kassandra was accepted to participate in January and took the state title May 18, beating out 16 contestants ages 12 to 14 from across Illinois. The pageant was at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College in Naperville.

“It definitely was a very proud moment,” said Kassandra’s mother, Bridgette Mlady.

But success doesn’t come easily – or inexpensively. In the months leading up to the pageant, Kassandra typically spent 10 hours each week practicing and preparing. In total, her parents spent about $2,500 on expenses related to the competition, including a coach, six professionally fitted outfits, accessories and shoes.

“I love trying on all the dresses,” Kassandra said. “I think that was really fun.”

A passion for pageants runs in the family. Kassan-

“I wanted to participate in it because I felt that it would just be a really good experience for me.”

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i Grow Lemont plants the seeds of community

By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – i Grow Lemont began as Ashley Vass Sullivan’s dream – a way to cultivate community through initiatives that addressed physical, social and spiritual needs.

“The idea is to be able to create a system that is self-sustaining,” she said. “It becomes its own little entity that will ultimately become something that will be self-sufficient.”

With the help of residents, businesses and government organizations, the dream has become reality, starting with a community garden built and planted over several weekends in May. The garden, consisting of 10 raised beds, will grow vegetables and fruits that will be donated to local food pantries and used in cooking demonstrations.

Vass Sullivan was inspired last fall while reading the book “Seven: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess” by Jen Hatmaker, which discussed green initiatives, including nonprofit gardening projects.

“I thought, ‘How simple is that?’ To be able to meet needs

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Volunteers help build raised garden beds May 11 as part of i Grow Lemont’s community garden project. by planting seeds,” she said.

She discussed the idea with friends Viviana Grasso and Caroline TeSelle, who encouraged her to move forward with the initiative.

Through research and communication with other community garden organizers, Vass Sullivan learned that she needed to solicit help from businesses and local government entities. She started making her case around the village.

“I went into it with no expectations, but also went into it hoping for the world,” she said.

The people she met with

were receptive to the idea.

Lemont Township donated land near the Lemont Township Community Center for the gardens.

Kathy Henrikson, facilities director for Lemont Township, said the community garden project fit with the township’s missions of helping residents in need and promoting healthy food. “[The plan] was very well organized,” Henrikson said.

“It didn’t require a tremendous amount of oversight and involvement from our staff.”

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Crops that have been planted in the raised garden beds include squash, zucini, tomatoes, peppers, spinach, lettuce, beets, garlic, beans, peas, herbs, strawberries, potatoes, radishes and cucumbers.

Crops to be planted in the larger garden include corn, watermelon, pumpkins and cantaloupe.

ed soil and helped install beds.

Callahan Plumbing is installing a sprinkler system. The village of Lemont is providing free water.

For Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves, the reason to help i Grow was simple.

“It’s the right thing to do to be able to donate fruits and vegetables to those less fortunate,” he said. i Grow used social media to get people interested in building and planting the garden.

Vass Sullivan said the community reaction already has exceeded her expectations.

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no has volunteered every week since the garden project started. She learned about i Grow on Facebook and showed up at the first event without knowing anyone involved.

“I love what we’re doing. I got to be a part of it from the ground up,” she said.

Work on the raised gardens is finished until harvest time, but i Grow will plant a second garden for larger crops in the next couple of weeks. St. Matthew’s Church has donated land at 127th Street and Archer Avenue, behind the Lemont Police Station.

During the fall, i Grow will host weekly harvest days when volunteers harvest, weed and prune the gardens In the meantime, Vass Sullivan said she wants to keep i Grow’s momentum going by holding free fitness and dance classes in the summer.

Next year, she wants to expand the program by having a team of experts help people set up their own backyard gardens.

Although it started as her idea, Vass Sullivan knows it is the residents of Lemont who will determine the scope of i Grow.

“The success of the initiatives depends on the ownership by the community,” she said.

“The idea is not for me to cultivate community, but to be a catalyst for it to happen.”

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8POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Lemont Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

LEMONT Unlawful use of weapons Keith Bauch, 24, of the 8800 block of South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, was charged with unlawful use of weapons and driving with a revoked license after a traffic stop at 4:32 p.m. May 25 at Main and Holmes streets.

Identity theft April Johnston, 48, of the 14400 block of South Smith Road, Lockport, was charged with aggravated identity theft, theft, driving while her license was suspended and suspended registration after a traffic stop at 8:07 a.m. May 25 at I-355 and 127th Street.

License violations • Kristina Frowner, 25, of the 400 block of East Bellarmine Street, Joliet, was charged with driving while her license was suspended, obstructing identification, no insurance and no registration after an incident at 8:15 p.m.

May 20 at Archer Avenue and 131st Street.

• Gustavo Velasquez, 34, of the 5100 block of Laramie Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license, no

valid insurance and speeding after a traffic stop at 7:53 a.m. May 21 in the 700 block of State Street.

• Rafael Servin, 39, of the 5000 block of West 31st Place, Cicero, was charged with no valid license and speeding after a traffic stop at 9:46 a.m. May 21 in the 17300 block of 127th Street.

• Marvin Travis, 54, of the 2100 block of Luther Avenue, Lockport, was charged with driving with a revoked license after a traffic stop at 2:43 p.m. May 22 at New Avenue and Timberline Drive.

• Jason McDaniel, 37, of the 8800 block of Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license after a traffic stop at 1:23 p.m.

May 23 at New Avenue and Lockport Street.

• Lance Martin, 40, of the 2700 block of State Street, Burnham, was charged with driving with a suspended license after a traffic stop at 1:06 p.m. May 24 at New Avenue and Lockport Street.

• Gregorio Hernandez-Narvaez, 24, of the 400 block of Maple Street, Joliet, was charged with driving without a valid license and driving without insurance after a traffic stop at 3:42 p.m. May 24 at New Avenue and Brown Drive.

• Eliseo Mora-Hernandez, 33, of the 500 block of Preston Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with driving without a valid license and speeding after a traffic stop at 9:56 a.m. May 26 in the 1100 block of State Street.

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Village to spend half-million dollars on road resurfacing LEMONT – The village of Lemont will spend a half-million dollars to resurface more than 9,000 feet of local roads, including portions of Doolin Street and Freehauf Street, in the coming month.

The Village Board of Trustees voted to approve the $518,000 resurfacing bid from K-Five Construction Corporation during its May 13 meeting. Trustee Rick Sniegowski abstained from the vote because he is an officer of the company.

“We got some very competitive pricing this year,” said Village Administrator Ben Wehmeier.

In response to the low bid, acting Village Engineer James L. Cainkar recommended the board consider resurfacing south Main Street and John Street as well, for an additional $42,000. This recommendation has not been approved by the board and will be decided at a later date, pending final bids for other village projects.

With the inclusion of the additional $42,000, the bid from K-Five was 31 percent, or $214,000, less than the engi-

Roads scheduled to be resurfaced in the coming month include: • Doolin Street – Wend Street to Roberta Street • Doolin Street – North of Roberta Street • Doolin Street – Cul-de-sac to Wend Street • Rose Court – North of Roberta Street • Jacqueline Court – North of Roberta Street • Amber Drive – North of 127th Street • Freehauf Street – State Street to Hillview Drive • Hillview Drive – Freehauf Street to Schultz Street • Freehauf Street – Hillview Drive to Schultz Street • Houston Street – Freehauf Street to Schultz Street • Short Street – State Street to Hickory Street

neer’s estimated resurfacing cost of $750,000, according to village documents. James D. Fiala Paving Company also submitted a bid, for $556,000, which was not approved.

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The village conducts resurfacing every year, Wehmeier said, but recently the work predominantly has been implemented on major roads, such as State Street and Main Street. Village officials now are shifting their focus toward local roads.

“It preserves our current infrastructure,” Wehmeier said.

Village spending on resurfacing in recent years has totaled about $275,000 annually, Wehmeier said. However, village officials expect to spend closer to $500,000 a year in the near future, in alignment with the village Capital Improvement Plan.

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LEMONT – The Lemont Police Department will raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run during its Cop on Top event from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1106 S. State St., Lemont.

Members of the police department and the Lemont Police Academy Alumni will collect donations.

Everyone who makes a donation will receive a coupon for a free donut, and those who donate $10 or more will receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mug while supplies last.

Proceeds from the Torch Run will benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

Last year, Lemont raised a record $6,500.

CITGO Lemont Refinery shuts down for repairs LEMONT – A compressor at the CITGO Lemont Refinery has been shut down for planned repairs.

According to a statement from CITGO, the shut down will not affect production levels.

In April, the refinery experienced a flare gas compressor shutdown for a short time, and it was returned to service without affecting production.

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Saturday.

The hike will start at the parking area at the corner of Bluff Road and Cass Avenue on the south side of Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve and continue to the old Waterfall and south to the bottom of the bluff. From there, it will go west toward Lemont to the site of the Lincoln Park Nursery and Lincoln Park School, where bushes, trees and soil were taken to build Lincoln Park in Chicago in the 1920s.

A charge of $5 a person will be requested. Since the mosquitoes now are beginning to emerge, it is suggested that hikers wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and bring repellent.

The annual hike is in conjunction with National Trails Day.

Lemont library adult summer reading to begin LEMONT – The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will feature travel-related programs during its adult summer reading program, themed “Have Book – Will Travel!”

Lemont Library cardholders age 18 and older can earn a chance to win biweekly drawings for a $20 gasoline card and a $25 restaurant gift card.

Entrants only can win one prize during the eight-week session.

Participants can earn entries by submitting a biweekly reading log or a photo of themselves on vacation reading a book or e-book.

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Whispering attorney When I watch La Grange Park Village board meetings, the president always has the attorney whispering something in his ear that the rest of the residents and probably board members can’t hear. It doesn’t happen with La Grange’s meetings. The attorney, when he’s had something to say, says it and everybody can hear it. This makes it seem like secretive things are going on. I’d like to see this stop in La Grange Park; let us hear everything the attorney is saying.

If you don’t know what needs to be said or need to consult with that person, just table whatever it is being discussed and speak with the attorney privately.

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The bill gives Peoria County and DuPage County the power to levy and collect taxes and fees from residents to pay for stormwater improvements in these two counties. The bill also gives referendum power to approve or reject such fees or taxes to Peoria County voters, but not to DuPage County voters. State Sen. James Oberweis prepared and offered Senate amendment number 2 to give

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The MWRD should put in a detention pond in the 2400 block of Gardner Road adjacent to Addison Creek in Broadview to help alleviate the severe flooding in this area. There was a wetland here in the 1950s, and now it is part of a floodplain. Mr. St. Pierre talked about “quick take” and “shovel ready” at the April 29 meeting in Westchester. This site is ideal for a pond.

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OPINIONS n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What’s your favorite summertime event in the western suburbs?

34 PERCENT: Eyes to the Skies Festival 26 PERCENT: The American Music Festival at FitzGerald’s Nightclub in Berwyn 24 PERCENT: The La Grange Pet Parade 16 PERCENT: The DuPage County Fair

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Reader: Good news for a change To the Editor: Being a working mom myself, I wanted to comment on the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 and how it can positively impact working families – moms in particular.

Good news for a change!

Since 1975, the percentage of moms in the workforce has increased from 47 percent to an incredible 71 percent, and the percentage of families where both parents work has increased from 37 to 59 percent. Not only that, but 8.5 million workers now are single parents.

The Working Families Act of 2013 would allow employers to offer an optional program to private-sector employees the choice of paid time off in lieu of cash wages for overtime hours worked, which would greatly benefit more families in finding the ever elusive work-life balance.

Not only does this offer more time for parents to spend time with their kids, this also would include those families that are dealing with elderly parents or parents that need additional care due to health issues.

Workers actually can accrue up to 160 hours, and these hours can be used whenever they choose – again, this can be a blessing for so many families struggling to balance their time between work and home.

I am glad to say that my congressman, Peter Roskam, supports this type of family-focused thinking, and he helped pass the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 in the House.

It is heartening to see some common sense, pro-family decisions being made.

I hope this good news gets the attention it deserves.

Matthew Piechalak – mpiechalak@shawmedia.com

A stained-glass window is pictured inside SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, 608 Sobieski St. in Lemont. Renovations on the church began last summer and will be completed this year.

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church has its own special place in Lemont history. That’s why news that the parish’s renovation project is nearing completion was very good to hear. It’s important for us to preserve history, and the “sprucing up” the more than 80-year-old church building will receive will go a long way.

The District 113A Educational Foundation is at it again: For next school year, the foundation has awarded 24 grants totaling more than $34,000. That’s an impressive number for an impressive group. The grants will help fund various educational efforts in District 113A. Thanks to all the donors and the people who ensure the foundation makes a true impact.

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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8NEWS BRIEFS

Volunteers needed for Safety Village Camp LEMONT – Students in grades six to eight are invited to sign up as pre-teen leaders for the Safety Village Camp hosted by Lemont Park District and the Lemont Junior Woman’s Club.

Camps will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. June 17 to 21, 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 24 to 28 and 12:30 to 3 p.m. June 25 to 27.

Volunteers must be at least rising seventh-graders and be available for the entire session of camp. There will be a mandatory training session from 4 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday.

Registration is available at the Lemont Park District. For information, visit www.lemontpark district.org

Young chefs sought for cookoff event LEMONT – Cooks ages 18 and younger are invited to enter an appetizer or salad, entrée or dessert in the Kid’s Cook Off at 2 p.m.

Sunday at the Lemont Township Community Center, 16300 Alba St. Participants should bring two copies of the recipe – one for display purposes, the other for inclusion in a Kid’s Cook Off Recipe Book. The book will be available at the Lemont Township Office for a $5 donation to the Lemont Food Pantries or for free to families using the food pantries.

To register, email terri-oneill@ lemonttownship.org. The cost to participate in the tasting/judging procedure is a $5 donation to the food pantries.

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LEMONT – The Lemont-based Raiders FC will participate in a fundraiser called “Kick Out Cancer v2.0” on Sunday at the University of Illinois in Chicago Flames Soccer Field.

The charity match will start at 6:30 p.m. and will feature the Raiders FC U18 Premier against the Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Club.

Tickets cost $5. Money collected will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Twist Out Cancer on behalf of Noreen Karadsheh.

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Cavalcade of Planes takes flight this weekend

By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com Clow International Airport Manager Joe De Paulo remembers Bolingbrook’s inaugural Cavalcade of Planes 14 years ago.

It was the first weekend of June 1999 – his second year as airport manager.

De Paulo, as well as Clow staff and members of A&M Aviation – the in-house flight school – wanted to host an event comparable to an auto show.

“There were no local events or showcases in which people could get close to a variety of different airplanes,” De Paulo said. “Traditionally, the different types of new airplane models are housed at separate airports. The first Cavalcade of Planes tried to gather as many planes as possible in one location.”

Although only a few hundred residents attended the first Cavalcade of Planes, public participation since has skyrocketed.

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Visitors check out airplanes during last year’s Cavalcade of Planes at Clow Airport in Bolingbrook.

The annual aviation showcase increases in size almost every year, and more than 20,000 people are expected to at-

tend Saturday’s and Sunday’s festivities, De Paulo said.

A parachuter troupe will christen this weekend’s 14th

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Cavalcade of Planes, descending from 3,500 feet during the National Anthem at 10 a.m.

Saturday.

The diving team is one of many activities during this year’s cavalcade, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Among returning attractions will be several displayed modern and vintage aircrafts, including World War II Warbirds, T6 trainer planes, two restored WWII TBM aircrafts, a WWII Wildcat, a 1941 Waco F-Series biplane and vintage Boeing Stearman Biplane, all of which were used before World War II or during prewar training simulations, De Paulo said.

Manufacturers Cessna, Piper, Diamond and Cirrus also will display experimental planes, military aircrafts and modern aviation technology.

New additions to the 2013 events are the Cavalcade Canteen – a 1940s-themed food and drink vendor tent – and $75 rides on the Ford Trimotor, a restored plane originally designed and constructed by Henry Ford.

Unlike Chicago’s Air and Water Show, the Cavalcade of Planes remains a family-oriented “static event” at which attendees can get close and take pictures with aircrafts, learn about the history of aviation,

If you go What: Cavalcade of Planes Where: Clow International Airport, 130 Clow International Parkway Details: About 20,000 people are expected to be on hand to witness skydiving, formation flying, helicopter demonstrations, museum tours, airplane rides and aircraft displays.

For information: Visit bbclowairport.com or call 630-3780479. network with local vendors or enjoy a picnic on the green.

“Not many people ever get this close to old aircrafts,” De Paulo said. “I love watching the children go up and touch the planes; it reminds me why we started this in the first place.”

De Paulo said Cavalcade of Planes offers something to residents of all ages and interests.

For those who want to gaze at the exhibits from afar, there is an area for picnicking surrounded by several local food and drink vendors; people interested in the engineering and the physics of aviation can tour the Illinois Aviation Museum.

The entrance fee is $3 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 18, and free for children 5 and younger. Event parking is free.

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By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Cassidy Williams will step onto a jet in San Francisco on June 12 and, along with 99 computers programmers and tech leaders gathered by British Airways, collaborate to find solutions to global problems by the time the plane lands in London.

Brainstorming with forward-thinking tech industry CEOs 30,000 feet above ground is just one in a long line of enviable opportunities she and younger sister Cami have pursued as undergraduate students at Iowa State University.

When she returns from her flight, Cassidy, 21, will continue working on Apple applications as an intern for Intuit, the company that makes Quicken and other software. Cami, 18, will spend her summer in Seattle, interning for Microsoft, where Cassidy also previously interned.

Cassidy set the initial, ambitious tone for the pair in eighth grade when she started working on her first website. Since then, they have been much the equals traveling to conferences and even recently speaking at the White House.

“It’s definitely a collaborative effort

About Cassidy and Cami Williams Ages: Cassidy, 21; Cami, 18 Hometown: Downers Grove Parents: Rick and Genelle Williams School: Iowa State University

when we go in to talk to companies,” Cami said. “We kind of go in as a packaged deal.”

Their interests blossomed at Downers Grove South High School – where they took as many computer science and math courses as they could, they said – and continued at Iowa State University, where the two are heavily involved on campus.

Cami will be a sophomore in the fall.

She said that so far, she still is exploring all components of computer science, from the back-end architecture of a system to the front-end user-face of a piece of software. Cassidy, who will be a senior next year, is focused on the front-end – building intuitive and usable software and apps for consumers.

Whichever paths they choose, both sisters could write courses in networking.

Cassidy schedules lunches with just

Sisters Cami and Cassidy Williams are Downers Grove South graduates. about any company she can while in Silicon Valley.

A recent meeting with Google scored her a spot to explore its highly anticipated computer eye glasses – Google Glass.

Just a freshman, it was Cami’s tenacity with Microsoft recruiters that landed her the summer gig designing

apps for the Microsoft phone.

After undergrad, Cassidy said she’s leaning toward going straight into the workforce, although she is considering graduate school.

“I want to be able to make money and make a difference out there and apply what I know now to something that will matter,” she said.

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Sisters Cami and Cassidy Williams of Downers Grove are pursuing opportunities to work in technology; Cami will spend her summer in Seattle interning with Microsoft, and Cassidy will continue working as an intern for Intuit.

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Chefs impress Food Network star in competition

By NATHAN LURZ nlurz@shawmedia.com The three contestants danced and dodged in between one another like seasoned professionals. Cheers from the crowd occasionally rang through the kitchen, particularly when Zach Molokie released the steam from his pressure cooker, causing hot water to shoot a few feet into the air. “... [Once] that timer starts, I go into a zone, and nobody can really bother me,” said Molokie, a senior at Wheaton North High School and Carol Stream resident. “[If] there’s a camera in my face, it won’t phase me.”

High school chefs put their competitive culinary skills to the test last week in front of a trio of judges, including Maneet Chauhan, judge from the Food Network show “Chopped.”

Molokie, 18, joined fellow students Michael Bode, 18, of Woodridge and Naperville resident Bryce Mooney, 16, from

the Technology Center of DuPage in Addison to be judged as part of a national competition called The Cutting Edge Tour.

“The first place I walked in to [on the tour], I had zero expectations,” Chauhan said.

“These are kids. And I was blown away at the passion, the dedication that these kids had.”

The three local students had 40 minutes to cook three dishes May 16, and could spend only $30 on ingredients. All finished several minutes before the time limit.

While many high-schoolers would balk at the thought, the young chefs were no stranger to high-pressure cooking. They are part of an elective two-year program at TCD and members of the center’s extracurricular ProStart culinary team, which recently placed second in a national competition.

All admitted to being nervous before the event but thought it was their training and experience that would take over.

“I know that these guys have had more experience than I have, but I’ve worked alongside them for a whole year practically, and I’m used to being with these guys,” said Mooney, a Naperville Central High School junior.

The judges handed down praise and constructive criticism of the dishes. Molokie’s ginger carrot soup was lauded for its consistency, although it could have used some spice to balance the sweet flavor, they said.

A lamb plate from Mooney also received high marks, although the judges said the chops were a little unevenly done. His plating and date sherry sauce especially impressed judge Gary Salvestrini, a contributor to the organization that runs the ProStart competition.

Meanwhile, judge Doug Singer said while they had been served a lot of risotto in their tour, Bode’s prosciutto and pea one was the best. However, he thought the fried sweetbreads

the Downers Grove South High School senior put on top were unnecessary.

Eventually, the scoring came down to what the judges called a “difference of just a few points,” with Molokie’s soup deemed the overall winner. He received a set of chef knives and an autographed copy of Chauhan and Singer’s new book, “Flavors of My World,” but wasn’t selected to move on to the White House Chef Tour in Washington, D.C. Still, Molokie’s mother, Molly, was there to share his excitement.

“How could you not be proud?” she said. “He’s enjoying what he’s doing, and that’s all that you want as a parent.”

While Mooney said he was disappointed he hadn’t come in first, he appreciated the judges’ opinions.

“You don’t know what they’re going to say – you don’t know if they’ll like it or spit it out in your face,” he said. “But it was great getting the feedback and meeting [the judges].”

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Meet the contestants Michael Bode Dish: Prosciutto and pea risotto with sauteed spinach and fried sweetbreads and lemon zest Future plans: Working in the kitchens of Cantigny Golf in Wheaton during the summer, using ProStart scholarships to go to a culinary school and considering Kendall College and the Culinary Institute of America for education

Zach Molokie Dish: Carrot ginger soup with coconut milk and a warm lobster salad Future plans: Culinary Institute of Michigan

Bryce Mooney Dish: Lamb porterhouse with purple potatoes, broccolini and carrots with a date vinaigrette sauce.

Future plans: Finish the program at TCD and participate in more competitions. “I’ll be back next year,” he said.

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Wedding Gown Exhibit, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Historic Robert Vial House, S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. For information, call 708-246-3615 or visit www.flaggcreekheritagesociety.com.

CLUBS

BOOKS Story Time in the Children’s Garden, 11 to 11:20 a.m. Friday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle.

Free with Arboretum admission. For information, visit www.mortonarb. org.

Take Off for Summer Reading Party, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield, Darien. Sign up for summer reading clubs, and enjoy free ice cream, fun activities and more. For information, call 630-887-8760 or visit www.ippl.info.

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

For information, call Cathy Wagner at 630-921-9720.

Leading the Way, Thursday, Pancake Cafe, 1292 Rickert Drive, Naperville. Business networking group. Call Matt Ewald at 847-5908300 or visit www.napervilleleads. com.

Downers Grove Leads Club, 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Stevens Restaurant, 2393 63rd St., Woodridge. For information, call Cathy Wagner at 630-921-9720.

Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc., 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. For information, call Eve Dunn at 630852-0580.

Soul Priority, 7 to 7:50 a.m.

Friday, Caribou Coffee, 5100 Main St., Downers Grove. Business leaders and owners discuss integrating faith’s best practices in the workplace. For information, call 630-963-4122, visit www. soul-priority.org or email wayne.

Kiwanis Club of Lisle, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Lisle, P.O. Box 396, Lisle. For information, visit www. kiwaniscluboflisle.org.

Kiwanis Club of Downers Grove, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Kristina’s Cafe, 5130 Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call Boneta Morris at 630-9109934, visit dgkiwanis.org or email contactus@dgkiwanis.org.

West Suburban Businesswomen, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Downers Delight Restaurant, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove. For information, call Cathy Wagner at 630-921-9720.

Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr Ridge, noon Thursday, Holiday Inn Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook.

Meets the first four Thursdays. For information, visit www.wbkiwanis. org.

Hinsdale Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m. Friday, Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-286-9541 or visit www.hinsdalerotary.org.

Grove Masonic Lodge 824, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Downers Grove Masonic Lodge, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting. For information, call 630-968-0167 or visit www.grovemasoniclodge.org.

Toastmasters Club No. 7446, noon to 1 p.m. Monday, McDonald’s Corp. Headquarters, 2111 McDonald Drive, Oak Brook. Call Alex Pronove, 630-337-0597.

West Towns Chorus weekly rehearsal, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Horizon Community Church, 2129 63rd St., Downers Grove.

Men of all ages. For information, call 630-201-5544 or visit www. westtowns.org.

Cantores Community Choir, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. High school age and older. $50 registration fee. For information, call 630-9687120 or email cantorescc@gmail. com.

• The following Lemont High School students were honored with May “Student of the Month” accolades: senior Monica Butler (guidance), junior Alex Jaeger (special education), sophomore Kyle Kowalski (driver education) and freshman Jeremy Fejedelem (health). Each month, Lemont High School honors a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community. Selections rotate among the school’s various departments from month to month.

• Southern Illinois University student Jenna Laski of Lemont earned the College of Applied Science and

Arts Academic Honors Award and was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society. She also made the dean’s list for the spring semester.

DEAN’S LISTS Marquette University, spring semester LEMONT: Nicholas Drez, Kevin Izquierdo, Andrea Kiela, Nicolette Mendoza and Noreen Walsh

University Edwardsville, spring semester LEMONT: Michael Butkiewicz

SCHOLARSHIPS • Lemont High School seniors Conor Matthews, Katherine Washagan and Anna Wood were selected for the Lemont Junior Woman’s Club’s tenth annual Volunteer Scholarship Awards, valued at $1,000.

GRADUATES

Monmouth College, spring semester

Creighton University

LEMONT: Courtney Johnson

Southern Illinois

LEMONT: Sean Gaffney, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Kelley Krengiel, doctorate in physical therapy

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

Bolingbrook Lions Club, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Ashbury’s Restaurant, 355 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook.

Either at Ashbury’s Restaurant or the Bolingbrook Golf Club. For information, call Paul Benetazzo at 630-226-9019 or email lionpaul28@ aol.com.

Lemont Republicans, Tuesday, Stone House Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. For information, contact Sig Vaznelis at 630-774-0088 or sigvaz@lemontgop.org.

Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary, noon Tuesday, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. For information, call John at 630-257-9063.

Woodridge Rotary Club, noon Tuesday, Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. For information, call John Carey at 630960-5417 or visit www.woodridgerotary.org.

Downers Grove Lions Club, noon Tuesday, Gatto’s Restaurant, 5123 Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call George Swimmer at 630-810-9797.

Westmont Lions Club, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Westmont Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond Ave., Westmont. For information, visit www.e-clubhouse. org/sites/westmontil.

Woodridge Lions Club, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Suparossa Restaurant, 6301 Purchase Drive, Woodridge.

For information, visit www.woodridgelions.org.

Hinsdale Toastmasters, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Washington Square, 10 N. Washington St., Hinsdale. For information, call Hugh Dunbar at 630-789-2525, ext. 238.

Community News Electronic Recycling Drive, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Lace School, 7414 South Cass Avenue, Darien. For information, email info@giftofcarl. org.

Golden Retriever Rescue Meet & Greet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Katherine Legge Memorial Park, 5901 County Line Road, Hinsdale.

For information, visit www.asgoodasgold.org.

FAMILY FUN Summer Nights Classic Car Show, 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 30, Main Street, from Franklin to Maple, Downers Grove. Full schedule available at www.downtowndg.org Teen Splash Bash, 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge.

For grades 6-8. For information, call 630-985-5620 or visit www. cypresscove.org.

2013 Family Concert Series, 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 13, Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street, West of Main Street, Downers Grove. For information, call 630-963-0575 or visit dgparks.org.

KIDS Acorn Express Adventures, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through October, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Join the Morton Arboretum on the Acorn Express, an open-air tram. Cost is $4 for members $5 for nonmembers, plus admission. Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center Information Desk, weather permitting. For information, visit www.mortonarb.org.

Story Time in the Children’s Garden, 11 to 11:20 a.m. Fridays through Oct. 25, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Free with Arboretum admission. For information, visit www.mortonarb.org.

Lovely Ladybugs and Ants in Your Plant, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Can you spot a ladybug? Why do some ants like to visit plants? Weather permitting. For information, visit www. mortonarb.org.

OUTDOORS Fullersbird Fridays, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. Naturalist-led hikes. Adults only. Cost is $6 per person per hike, or $40 for a 10-program pass. To register or for information, call 630-850-8110.

Summer Bird Walks, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers plus Arboretum admission.

Register at mortonarb.org/education, in the Visitor Center or by calling 630-719-2468.

Darien Garden Club, 7 p.m. Monday, Darien Park District building, 133 Plainfield Road, Darien. For information, call 630-655-6400.

Westmont Down to Earth Garden Club, 7 p.m. Monday, Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Call Nadine, 630-241-1644.

PARK DISTRICT Lyman Woods 10th Anniversary Workday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday,

Lyman Woods Interpretive Center, 901 31st St., Downers Grove. Volunteers are needed for a workday in honor of the 10th anniversary of the William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center and National Trails Day on June 1. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. For information or to sign up for the workday, contact Erika Durham at 630-963-1300 or edurham@dgparks.org.

RECREATION & HOBBIES Runners Grove Running Club, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Runners Grove, 5155 Main St., Downers Grove. Run distances spanning 2 to 10 miles at paces varying between a walk and fast run. For information, call 630-493-0800.

Register Now: DLD Dance Center Summer Classes and Camps, 9 a.m. Wednesday, DLD Dance Company, 912 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. DLD Dance Center is now accepting enrollment for Summer Classes and Camps. Cost is $50 per 4 week camp, $100 per 8 week camp, and $95 per week long camp. To register or for information, call 630-67-DANCE or visit www. dlddancecenter.com.

Northern Illinois Iris Society Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Discover the beauty of tall bearded and Siberian irises. Free with Arboretum admission. For information, visit www.mortonarb. org.

4th Annual Cori’s Triathlon, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Kids will show off their skills and athleticism by participating in the three traditional triathlon events: swimming, biking and running. For those not interested in swimming, a run-bike-run duathlon option is available. Registration ended May 24, no event day registration. For information, call 630-9904233 or visit www.obparks.org.

9th Annual Run in the Ridge 5K Run and 1K Run/Walk, 8 a.m. Saturday, County Line Square, County Line Lane, Burr Ridge. To register or for information, visit www.runtheridge5k.com.

F-Stop Camera Club, 7 p.m. Monday, Oak Brook Family Recreation Center, arts and crafts room, 1454 Forest Gate, Oak Brook. Call Ron at 630-833-8396, or Les at 630-8337371.

Pinochle Club, noon to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Meets in room 307 on third floor. For information, call 630-649-2116.

Woodland Aero Modelers, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Downers Grove VFW Century Post, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. For information, call Bill Brzostowski at 630-910-3656 or visit www.wam-rc.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS Courage To Change Al-Anon Family Group, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Prospect Ave. Room 8, Clarendon Hills. 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.

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

Caregivers Support Group, 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville. For information, 800.272.3900.

Spouse Loss Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sunrise Assisted Living, 960 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call Inger Erickson at 708-234-2850 for information.

Divorce Care Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Brook Community Churh, 3100 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. For information, call 630-986-3010.

Families Anonymous Support Group, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Day Center/Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, 740 Pasquinelli Drive Suite 104 Room C, Westmont.

For people adversely affected by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol or drugs. For information, call 630856-7701.

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

Overeaters Anonymous, noon and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. For information, please contact Susan at 630.841.6517 and visit oa.org.

Women Connected from the Start Support Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale.

Support group for women regarding the physical changes and emotional transitions associated with new and continuing treatment. Call Cece Cornell, 630-654-5111, ccornell@ wellnesshouse.org. www.wellnesshouse.org.

Pills Anonymous, 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday and Monday, Pills Anonymous, Classroom T, 119 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-656-7050.

Families Anonymous Support Group, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Grant and Main Streets, Downers Grove.

For anyone whose life has been adversely affected by another person’s use of drugs, alcohol or related behavioral problems.

For information 630-609-9971 or downersfa@gmail.com Alcoholic Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road, Burr Ridge.

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

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

West Suburban Alano Club Open Speaker Meetings, 7 p.m.

Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont.

For information, call 630-968-4694.

AA for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-968-4694.

AA/Alanon Couples Communication Group, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, St. Andrews Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. For information, call Bruce or Sharon at 630-852-7142.

Elder Caregiver Support Group, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove.

Cost is $85 for a six-week session.

To register or for information, call Shelly Zabielski at 630-357-2456, ext. 111.

Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. For information, call 630-972-9074.

PFLAG Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 17 W. Maple St., Hinsdale.

For information, call 773-935-2398 or visit www.pflagillinois.org.

AA Big Book Study, 7 to 8 p.m.

Monday, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4303 or visit www.uchinsdale.org.

GriefShare Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills. For information, visit www.ccch.org.

Stress Management Workshop, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, CCC Yellow Box Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. For information, call 630-605-6009.

Questioning Youth Center, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Naperville. For specific location, call 630-415-2053.

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WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2 WHERE: Graue Mill, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook COST & INFO: Free; 630-655-2090, www.grauemill.org There’s nothing like appreciating artwork in a beautiful setting, and you can do just that at the Graue Mill Fine Arts Festival. The 12th annual event will feature 50 local artists showing paintings, ceramics, textiles, mosaics, pastels, jewelry and photography. Admission to the festival is free; museum admission costs $2 for children 3 and older, $4.50 for adults, and $4 for ages 62 and older.

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WHEN: Beginning Thursday, June 6 WHERE: Varied attractions COST & INFO: Price varies; visit www.dgparks.org/Recreation/camps.htm for field trip and session details; 630-963-1300 Downers Grove Park District’s Adventure Camp is a full-day traditional day camp whose participants will travel around Chicago and the suburbs each week to such locations as Lincoln Park Zoo, Wrigley Field, Safari Land, Museum of Science and Industry and local water parks. Open to students entering first through fifth grades, it has enrollment options including full-day and half-day for 10 weekly sessions.

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WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8 WHERE: Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago COST & INFO: $14 to $15 at www.Stage773.com or 773-327-5252 Solo stand-up comedian Sarah Gallagher of Hinsdale will be part of the 2013 Chicago Women’s Funny Festival laughing it up June 6 to 9 in celebration of the best in local and national female comediennes. Gallagher, who’ll give an R-rated performance, says she hates the word “pamper” and, if given an infinite supply of cheeseburgers, will keep eating them until someone tells her to “stop.” Seriously, “stop” – or she eats herself to death like so many carnival-won goldfish.

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WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, June 6 to Aug. 15 (except July 4) WHERE: Burlington Park, off Chicago and Garfield avenues, Hinsdale COST & INFO: Free; www.hinsdalechamber.com, 630323-3952 The 11th annual Uniquely Thursdays concert series will feature bands such as Crazy Talk, Diving for Dynamite, Denny Diamond and Seventh Heaven. The fun kicks off June 6 with C-Factor, described as Chicago’s ultimate party rock band. The series also offers food vendors, a beer and wine tent, merchant giveaways and family activities.

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WHEN: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Monday, June 3 WHERE: Fullersburg Woods, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook COST & INFO: Free; register by calling Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center at 630-850-8110; dupageforest.org Get some heart-healthy exercise while enjoying the outdoors during the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s free “Forest Fitness Walk” for adults, led by a naturalist. Can’t join the hike? The district offers more than 80 miles of multipurpose trails for hiking or cycling. Visitors can request maps by emailing forest@dupageforest.org or calling 630-933-7248.

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Hinsdale’s CiNe brings lively color to Mexican fare HINSDALE – From its menu of upscale Mexican fare and its vibrant atmosphere down to its colorful logo: What you see is what you get at CiNe, a modern Mexican taqueria that’s as energizing as it is delicious.

My companion and I made our destination downtown Hinsdale on a recent Friday.

Venturing along the village’s hills and dream homes was a treat en route to the restaurant, but stepping inside was a breath of fresh air after a week full of work.

The front façade of CiNe pays homage to the original theater, with an awning protruding over a downtown sidewalk and a small row of outdoor seating. The colorful, lit-up CiNe logo graces the awning, letting incoming patrons know just what to expect upon entrance.

The interior transports guests to a Miami-like atmosphere – it’s colorful, yet easy on the eyes and modern, but just warm and cozy enough.

Much like you would find at other Mexican fare restaurants,

the chips and salsa were complimentary and were brought immediately by our waiter, who greeted us with a smile and kind introduction, as well.

The salsa was a pleasant surprise, having just enough kick for my satisfaction, but not enough to deter my companion with more sensitive tastebuds.

Picking up the menu, patrons are given options typical of Mexican eateries – quesadillas and tostadas as appetizers, tacos, fajitas and enchiladas for entrees – but each with its own little twist courtesy of the chef.

Then there are the more unique dishes, including the Filete a la Tomatillo, a hanger steak marinated in guajillo and agave, accompanied by roasted potatoes. One of three Chef’s Specials was the Sarandeado, a smoked walleye over potato puree served with a relish.

CiNe offers an extensive list of wine, cocktail and beer options.

For an appetizer, my companion and I couldn’t pass on the Carnitas Quesadillas, made with slow braised pork

CiNe Where: 29 E. First St., Hinsdale.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday to Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday Dress code: Nice casual Info: 630-590-5655, cinehinsdale.com.

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Hinsdale’s CiNe looks like a theater from outside and features a colorful, yet warm and cozy atmosphere inside. and topped with a trio of tasty sauces. We each downed two portions of the appetizer, making for just enough of a prelude to our meal along with the chips and salsa.

The gem of the menu, though, is the taco selection.

Patrons can combine any four types from traditional options such as pastor pork, chicken flautas and skirt steak, to albondiga – a type of meatball – and

vegetariano, potato croquettes along with relish, sour cream and queso fresco.

I opted for two each of the pastor and skirt steak tacos, taking a stronger liking to the latter.

My companion went with the enchiladas, and she enjoyed the juicy and flavorful shredded chicken. A creamy Mexican rice put the dish over the top and had me convinced that

To see more photos from CiNe, find this story online at PlanitLife.com/mysterydiner would be my next meal at CiNe. There wasn’t any room for dessert, but the waiter offered a chocolate taco rendition that had us thinking twice.

The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

Show goes on for founder of Village Theatre Guild it’s over, you can’t stop talking about it, which is what I consider good theater.”

When Sue Keenan got her New York is familiar terristart on stage in high school tory to Keenan, who majored plays, she had no idea she’d in theater in college. go on to help found Village “In the ’50s, I went to New Theatre Guild of Glen Ellyn, a York to be a community theater institution famous actress,” about to cap its 50th season she recalls with with the edgy hit play “Next a gentle laugh.

Fall.”

“I did television “I saw it in New York when bit parts – under it was nominated for a [2010] 5s. [It means] Tony,” says the Glen Ellyn under five lines.

Sue Keenan Those were the resident. “I loved it so much I brought it back and gave it to days of live TV. [the] guild to read. It’s very dif- I was a on a soap opera for a ferent and such a good play.” while, [where] I had more than It’s not a show she thinks five lines. Then I got married many community theaters and we moved out here.” would be comfortable underBack in 1963, Keenan taking. was part of the group who “It is a gay theme,” Keenan launched VTG, initially explains. “It’s a beautiful, putting on shows in church thought-provoking play. After and school settings. A year

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‘Next Fall’ opens What: Village Theatre Guild presents “Next Fall” When: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday, June 13, and 3 p.m.

Sundays, now to June 15 Where: Near northwest corner of Park Boulevard and Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn Tickets: $18; 630-469-8230, tickets@villagetheatreguild.org Special event: Tickets for 50th anniversary evening Saturday, June 1, cost $25 and include refreshments and Q&A with cast and crew

later, they were renting a former one-room schoolhouse, first from the school board and then a new owner, Gulf Oil, which awaited a zoning change to convert the property into a gas station.

When the zoning change fell through, VTG was able to secure a two-year loan and buy the property for its permanent home in the 1970s. The sale of one acre of the land got

January’s show.

Her day job business is “Run Around Sue,” a personal concierge for errands.

Play’s plot points

Sex and religion are the intellectual focus of “Next Fall,” about the relationship between the agnostic Adam and Luke, a fundamentalist Christian hospitalized after an accident. Flashbacks tell their story. them out of the red.

“This introspective play “We thought we wouldn’t make it through the [theater’s challenges us to ask questions about the nature of our very] first year, [but] once we commitments and faith,” says got the building we felt good director Jim Liesz of Glen about it,” says Keenan, who Ellyn. “As you are being comin the intervening years has fortably entertained, you grow been part of just about every to realize how elusive the production, whether it’s acting, directing, stage managing, answers are when it comes to morals, values, what it means props or ushering. to believe, and what it might She’s producing the curcost not to.” rent play, and will direct next

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Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest” at Theatre of Western Springs, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. Directed by Edward W. Wavak, a 21-year member of TWS. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays on May 30 and 31 and June 1, 6, 7 and 8 with a Sunday night performance at 7:30 p.m. on June 2. Matinee performances are at 2:30 on June 2, 8 and 9. For tickets, $18 and $20, call the box office at 708-246-3380 or go to www.theatrewesternsprings.com.

“Oliver!” at Drury Lane, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Through June 2. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. ($35), Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ($35) and 8 p.m. ($45), Friday at 8 p.m. ($49), Saturday at 5 p.m. ($49), and 8:30 p.m. ($49), and Sunday at 2 p.m. ($49), and 6 p.m. ($45). Lunch and dinner theatre packages range from $50 to $74 depending on the day of the week.

Student group tickets start as low as $30 and Senior Citizens start at $32 for matinees and $47 for a matinee luncheon package. For reservations, call the Drury Lane Theatre box office at 630-530-0111, call TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or visit www.drurylane.com.

“Seussical” the Musical at Drury Lane, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Through June 1 . Tickets are $12, with group pricing available. Performances are at 10 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

Art Exhibition: “Milagros: Little Miracles,” noon to 4 p.m. through June 9, Addison Center for the Arts, 213 N. Lombard Road, Addison.

Milagros are small metal figures used to thank Christian saints for fulfilling requests in time of need.

For information, visit www.addisoncenterforthearts.com.

Elmhurst College Art Department’s 45th Annual Spring Capstone Art Exhibition, through June 1, Frick Center, Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. This year’s exhibition features the work of 13 senior art students, expressed through a variety of media. The Frick Center is open daily; the Accelerator ArtSpace is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. For information, visit www.elmhurst.edu or call 630617-3390.

Taste of Wheaton Festival, May 30 to June 2, downtown Wheaton.

Featuring live music, carnival rides, special exhibits and more. For information, visit downtownwheaton.com.

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BUG’S LIFE WHEN: 7 a.m. to sunset through Sept. 8 WHERE: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle COST & INFO: The invasion of David Rogers’ Big Bugs has landed, with a summer-long exhibition of larger-than-life insect and arachnid sculptures. To celebrate, the Arboretum will present interactive, bug-themed activities, as well as classes offering a chance to meet the real thing. The exhibit, a “Bug Detective Guide” and classes are included with regular admission, with added fees for special events. For the full schedule, contact 630-968-0074 or mortonarb.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 Aidan O’Toole at Ballydoyle, 5 p.m., Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-969-0600 or visit www. ballydoylepub.com.

Summer Nights Classic Car Show, 6 to 9 p.m., Main Street, from Franklin to Maple, Downers Grove. It is the 21st season for the Summer Nights Classic Car Show in downtown Downers Grove on Friday nights. This free event will run from every Friday through August 30th (there will be no show on June 21st). All Classic Cars are welcome. Each week there will be a Featured Car (must be 1980 or older); these cars will park on Curtiss Street. Enjoy live entertainment at the Main Street Train Station as well. Full schedule available at www.downtowndg.org LaGrange Park Public Library Film Discussion Group, 7 p.m., LaGrange Park Public Library, 555 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park.

The LaGrange Park Public Library Film Discussion Group will be showing “Head Games.” This is a fascinating documentary by Film Group favorite Steve James about head and neck injuries in football.

For information, contact gabe@ lplibrary.org or call 708-352-0100.

Johnny Rome, 8 p.m. to 12:05 a.m., Scapa Italian Kitchen, 1 Walker Ave., Clarendon Hills. Johnny Rome, a Vegas style entertainer, performs Rat Pack classics and more. Reservations recommended.

Call 630-323-7000.

Vintage Rides Antique Car & Custom Motorcycle Show, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays through

Sept. 13, Front Street, Wheaton.

Enjoy music, cars and more on the 100 East and 100 West blocks of Front Street (on either side of Main Street) in downtown Wheaton. For information, visit downtownwheaton.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Joe Moss Blues Band at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, 9:30 p.m., 3701 South Harlem Ave., Berwyn. $6 cover. For information, visit www.

HarlemAvenueLounge.com.

Downtown Downers Grove Market, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 19, Main Street Train Station South Parking Lot, off Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove. Over the past three years the market has expanded to include more than 60 vendors. For information, visit www.ymcachicago.org/indianboundary.

Brookfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 26, Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. A family-friendly market featuring organic, specialty, and sustainably-grown produce.

For information, call 708-268-8080 or visit www.brookfieldchamber. net.

Impressionist Chicago Landscapes at North Riverside Mall Theatre, 9 a.m., North Riverside Mall Theatre, 7501 West Cermak Road, North Riverside. For the month of June, the North Riverside Mall Theatre will display a variety of artistic styles by local artist Michael Patete. Come view his work in the lobby. For information, call 773-883-2580 or visit www. classiccinemas.com.

Wheaton French Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 9, Municipal Parking Lot #3, 200 S. Main St., Wheaton. French Market, featuring fresh produce, flowers, plants, cut flowers, local crafts, cheese, meat, jewelry and more.

For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www.bensidounusa.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Wedding Gown Exhibit, 2 to 4 p.m., Historic Robert Vial House, S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Opening of the wedding gown exhibit featuring gowns worn by local women with some special interest gowns.

Refreshments will be served. For information, call 708-246-3615 or visit www.flaggcreekheritagesociety.com.

Woody James and The Millington Two (Johnny Cash Tribute) Summer Concert at Cantigny, 3 p.m., Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free. For all concerts, guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs. Picnics are welcome. Cantigny Park is open every day throughout the summer from 7 a.m. to dusk. Parking fees are $5 per vehicle (or $2 after 5 p.m.). For information, visit www. cantigny.org.

Villa Park French Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27, Villa Park French Market, On Park Boulevard, west side of Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park. The Villa Park French Market offers a wide variety of items including fresh flowers, fresh produce, hand-made soaps, pottery and more. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www. bensidounusa.com.

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Hinsdale Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 14, Hinsdale Farmers Market, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. A 34-year-old market in the heart of downtown business district. For information, call 630323-3952 or visit www.hinsdalechamber.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Solo by Tiny Miles at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, 8:30 p.m., 3701 South Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Free.

For information, visit www.HarlemAvenueLounge.com.

2013 Family Concert Series, 7 p.m. through Aug. 13, Veterans Memorial

Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street, West of Main Street, Downers Grove. Featuring free entertainment, and food and drink available for purchase. For information, call 630963-0575 or visit dgparks.org.

The Chorus of DuPage, 7 p.m., Central Park, 104 E. Benton Avenue, Naperville. The Chorus of DuPage, an all-male a cappella barbershop chorus, invites men of all ages to a guest night. The purpose of the event is to provide men from teens to seniors a no obligation opportunity to experience the fun of barbershop singing and to learn what four-part barbershop harmony is all about. For information, call 708-243-0749 or visit www.harmonize.com/dupage.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 Warrenville Farmers Market, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28, Courtyard Banquets, Route 59, Warrenville. For information, call 630-393-7279 or visit www.warrenvilleparks.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Village of Carol Stream Summer Concerts – Rendition, 7 p.m., Ross Ferraro Town Center, Gary Ave. at Lies Rd., Carol Stream. Come out early and enjoy a picnic dinner from Alberto’s Restaurant who begins serving at 6 p.m. For information, email coakley@carolstream.org.

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Indians win supersectional to earn 3rd trip to state in 5 years

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com

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Nicole McKevitt, passing the ball during a regular-season game, scored the opening goal in Lemont’s supersectional win Tuesday.

NORMAL – A stickler for the finer points of the game of soccer, Rick Prangen isn’t always easy to please.

But the Lemont coach felt very good about his team Tuesday after the Indians defeated Normal West, 3-1, in a Class 2A supersectional to reach the state semifinals.

“The girls executed really well and did a great job,” Prangen said. “It was a completely different team than what we’ve seen the last couple of games, a lot more focused, a lot more physical.

And having to travel down there and play on their home field is a difficult thing to do. But they were focused and played a great game.”

Lemont will make its third appearance at North Central College in the past five years and will take on Prairie Ridge at 11 a.m. today.

“I’ve watched them play a couple of times online,” Prangen said. “They have 19 to 20 wins, and they are a good team. When you get to the Final Four, you are a good team.

“It’s a 50-50 game and it will come down to the little things like set pieces and 1-v-1 defending. But the way we look at it, if we play well, we will give ourselves an opportunity [to advance].”

The Indians claimed a second-place trophy in 2009 and finished third in 2011.

“We don’t take these things for granted,” Prangen said. “Going to state is a phenomenal experience.

I’m happy for our seniors, this will be their second trip. One state trip in a prep career is a big deal. Making it twice is the stuff of fairytales.

“Last year we lost in the regional final game. To get us back to where we’ve been in the past is a big deal.

And with as young of a team as we have, it’s been a bit of a challenge.

Obviously for us, this carries on the

If you go What: Class 2A soccer state semifinal Who: Lemont vs. Prairie Ridge When: 11 a.m. today Where: North Central College, Naperville

Supersectional Lemont 3 Normal West 1 Lemont goals: Nicole McKevitt, Madelyn Bermele, Reilley Sullivan tradition of our program and keeps us at a level where the players that come in expect to achieve this.”

Set pieces were the difference in Tuesday’s win as the visitors cashed in on a pair of corner kicks. Aleksandra Mihailovic connected with Nicole McKevitt early in the first half for the opening goal and Reilley Sullivan scored off a set-up by Kim Jerantowski with 13 minutes left in the match after Normal had sliced the deficit to 2-1.

Sandwiched in between was a goal

by Madelyn Bermele off another pass from Jerantowski.

“Kim had another strong game,” Prangen said. “She was able to do what she does. On our second goal, she beat four defenders on the endline and then made the pass to Madelyn.

“Nicole [McKevitt] had maybe her best game of the season and our goalie, Kelly Fritz, played a great game.”

Lemont reached the supersectional after claiming the Lincoln-Way West sectional championship Saturday with a 2-0 win over Marian Catholic.

Mihailovic scored five minutes into the match and Sullivan found the back of the net with five minutes remaining in the second half. The sectional championship was the fourth in program history.

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Dominant Jaworski leads Indians to sectional final

By DAN SANTAROMITA dsantaromita@shawmedia.com LAGRANGE PARK – Lemont softball pitcher Carly Jaworski is putting the Indians on her back for the postseason.

The senior put in backto-back three-hit shutouts to set up a Class 3A sectional final against defending state champion Glenbard South on Saturday at Nazareth.

Jaworski struck out 12 on Wednesday in the sectional semifinal against the host

Roadrunners.

She also had three RBIs in the 6-0 win.

“It’s a great feeling to know that your team is doing well, Carly n o t o n l y b e - Jaworski hind you when you’re pitching but eventually hitting and producing,” Jaworski said.

Rachel Hall had two RBIs and Lauren May had one to also help the Lemont offense.

Sectional semifinal Lemont 6 Nazareth 0 Star of the game: Carly Jaworski 7 IP, 0 R, 12 K, 3 H; HR, 3B, 3 RBIs To reach the sectional, Lemont captured the Queen of Peace regional championship Saturday with a 4-0 victory over the host school.

It is Lemont’s third regional title in the past four years after also winning in 2010 and 2011.

The story of the game was again the pitching of Jaworski, who allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out 11 in a complete-game effort.

“Carly has done a wonderful job for us all season,” Lemont coach Chris Traina said, “and she pitched a nice game for us Saturday.”

Both teams in the sectional final have cruised through the first three rounds of the playoffs. Top sectional seed Glenbard South has given up just one run while scoring

No-hitter surprises Indians in regional final

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – For most of the 2013 season, Lemont’s powerful offense made life miserable for opposing pitchers.

On Saturday, the tables were turned.

Held without a hit by Joliet Catholic’s Sam Couch, the Indians saw their outstanding 2013 season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to the Hilltoppers in a Class 3A regional final.

“Everything he threw, we couldn’t touch it,” Lemont coach Brian Storako said. “He hit his spots and threw everything for a strike. We couldn’t put anything together.”

Lemont starting pitcher Jake Latz threw a great game of his own, striking out 12 while allowing just five hits in a complete-game effort.

The junior was touched up for two runs in the opening inning and a single run in the second before shutting the door.

“You never think you are going to get no-hit,” the coach said. “Their pitcher is good, but I never thought he would get the best of us like that. He threw a lot of strikes; it

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double-digits in each game.

The Indians have recorded three shutouts.

Jaworski will have extra motivation other than trying to win the Indians’ first sectional since 1989. The Lemont ace knows Glenbard South senior pitcher Jane Trzaska well from playing club with her.

“She knows me; I know her,” Jaworski said. “We know what to tell our team for each other, but it should be a good game. I’m looking forward to it.”

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Junior first baseman Jake Terrazas is part of a promising group expected to return for Lemont next spring. was a 77-minute game.”

Arguably the two top teams in the Lincoln-Way West sectional, Lemont and Joliet Catholic, were forced to play each other so early in the playoffs because each individual regional was seeded and not the entire sectional.

But instead of using that as a source of frustration, Storako took the opposite approach.

“A team like that, you are going to have to play them at some point,” he said. “We were set up to do some damage, but it didn’t happen.”

Talking to a disappointed team afterward the game, Lemont’s first-

year head coach had a message for the guys.

“Keep your heads up,” Storako said. “They worked hard and one game doesn’t define our team. We were still very successful. It didn’t end the way we wanted it to but unfortunately, only one team has it end the way they want.

“The underclassmen will be ready to go [next year] and the seniors will be successful in whatever they do.”

Lemont finished the season with a 23-7 record and a South Suburban Blue conference title “I’m extremely happy,” he said. “Coming in,

you are never sure what you are going to get. But the kids worked hard and were very receptive. All of us kind of had the same goal of where we wanted to be as a team.

“It was easy to jump in; it’s a bunch of good kids.”

The summer campaign is scheduled to start June 10 although the Indians are playing only 14 or 15 games.

“We are going with a little different approach,” Storako said, “with more workouts and less games.

Basically, the kids will get a chance to play, and we will get a sense of what we have coming up. It’s an evaluation tool and we will use it to finetune some things. Also, we need to get the kids faster and stronger, so we are going to work out a lot.”

Lemont loses nine seniors to graduation but has a strong group coming back.

“I’m looking forward to having that junior class make their presence felt,” Storako said.

LEMONT – Competing at the state tournament for the second consecutive year, Lemont sophomore Nick Urban once again finished among the top-32 players in the singles bracket.

Urban finished the event with a 3-2 overall record. He won his first two matches, beating Justin Ancona of Rockford Christian and Mitchell Nguyen of Metamora, before losing in straight sets to eventual third-place finisher Nick Michael Lorenzini of Hinsdale Urban Central in the third round.

He bounced back with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Brendan Wolan of Stagg and then bowed out of the tournament with a 6-1, 6-1 loss to Anthony Arocho of Loyola.

Earlier in the season, Urban (25-6 final record) won his second straight No. 1 singles title at the South Suburban Conference tournament before placing third at the Joliet West sectional.

Also competing at the state tournament was the senior doubles team of Jake Smagacz and Alex Vasic. The pairing lost a hardfought opening-round match by a 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 margin to Tom O’Connor and Collin Adams of Quincy and then fell 6-0, 6-1 to Kiran Patel-O’Conner and Zach Settelmyer of Peoria Richwoods in the consolation round.

Smagacz and Vasic finished the year with a 19-7 record.

Smagacz, Urban and Vasic each earned all-South Suburban Conference honors this year while leading the Indians to a seventh straight SSC Blue team title. Lemont went on to win its first-ever team sectional crown.

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KIDZ BUZZ |

hen the weather gets dark and gloomy on a warm afternoon, big storm clouds roll in and the sky turns an unusual color, there might be a tornado on the way.

Tornadoes are violent storms that begin in a thunderstorm and extend all the way to the ground. They have strong winds that often (but not always) form a funnel shape, and can destroy many buildings, cars and trees in their path.

Tornadoes form when a warm and moist pocket of air runs into a cold and dry front. When the two meet, they can cause the atmosphere to become unstable.

If strong winds meet this unstable atmosphere, it can spin the storm into a tube formation, called a funnel cloud. Once the funnel cloud forms, it can be very dangerous.

There is normally a warning when a tornado is on the way. You will often hear a tornado siren in your town if conditions are right for a tornado to form. If you are watching TV or listening to the radio, you will also hear a warning. Tornadoes are also very, very loud. You will often hear the sound of a tornado coming — like a loud train going by — before you see it.

If a tornado is on the way, you need to move very quickly to make yourself safe. Here are a few things to remember: ! Avoid windows. If a window breaks, you want to be away from the glass. ! Go to the basement: Basements are often the safest place to be in a tornado. If you don’t have a basement, get on the lowest floor of the building away from windows. ! Protect yourself: Get under a heavy table, cover yourself with a mattress or crouch on the floor with your head covered in a safe place. ! At school: Follow the drill! Know what the plan is for a tornado at school. Listen to your teachers’ instructions, and keep calm and quiet.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-18 Plaintiff, vs.

SUZY SHATTUCK; KENNETH M SHATTUCK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SUZY SHATTUCK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 06387 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 20, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 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 property: P.I.N. 22-33-105-007-0000.

ty P.I.N. 22-33-105-007-0000.

Commonly known as AVENUE, 12905 ARCHER 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.atty-pierce.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

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mysuburbanlife.com (3 ) any p tation as to quality or quantity of tiNumber 1001259.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES tle and without recourse to Plaintiff CORPORATION Selling Officer, and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by (312) 444-1122 the court. If the sale is set aside for I531259 any reason, the Purchaser at the May 17, 24, 31, 2013 sale shall be entitled only to a reIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK turn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further reCOUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI- course against the Mortgagor, the SION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the LLC amount bid, the purchaser will rePlaintiff, ceive a Certificate of Sale that will -v.DANIEL RISLEY SR. A/K/A DANIEL entitle the purchaser to a deed to R. RISLEY SR. A/K/A DANIEL RIS- the real estate after confirmation of LEY, JACQUELINE RISLEY, FIRST- the sale. The property will NOT be SECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. open for inspection and plaintiff F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST makes no representation as to the COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DAT- condition of the property. ProspecED JULY 9, 2002 A/K/A TRUST NO. tive bidders are admonished to 7-615, ATHEN KNOLLS HOME- check the court file to verify all inOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., UN- formation. If this property is a conKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST- dominium unit, the purchaser of SECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. the unit at the foreclosure sale, othF/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST er than a mortgagee, shall pay the COMPANY U/T/A DATED JULY 9, assessments and the legal fees re2002 A/K/A TRUST NO. 7-615, quired by The Condominium PropUNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a RECORD CLAIMANTS condominium unit which is part of Defendants 11 CH 010194 428 JANE COURT LEMONT, IL a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclo60439 sure sale other than a mortgagee NOTICE OF SALE shall pay the assessments required PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of by The Condominium Property Act, Foreclosure and Sale entered in the 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU above cause on January 16, ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME2013, an agent of The Judicial OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR AM on June 20, 2013, at the The 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORJudicial Sales Corporation, One DER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORSouth Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE auction to the highest bidder, as set FORECLOSURE LAW. forth below, the following described For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorreal estate: Commonly known as 428 JANE ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE COURT, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-33-206- ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please 003.

The real estate is improved with refer to file number 14-11-04010.

THE JUDICIAL SALES a residence.

CORPORATION Sale terms: 25% down of the One South Wacker Drive, 24th highest bid by certified funds at the Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 close of the sale payable to The Ju(312) 236-SALE dicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The You can also visit The Judicial balance, including the Judicial sale Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com fee for Abandoned Residential for a 7 day status report of pending Property Municipality Relief Fund, sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. NORTH FRONTAGE which is calculated on residential 15W030 real estate at the rate of $1 for each ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not File No. 14-11-04010 Attorney to exceed $300, in certified ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney funds/or wire transfer, is due within Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 twenty-four (24) hours. No fee CH 010194 TJSC#: 33-12162 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate Collection Practices Act, you are pursuant to its credit bid at the sale advised that Plaintiff's attorney is or by any mortgagee, judgment deemed to be a debt collector atcreditor, or other lienor acquiring tempting to collect a debt and any the residential real estate whose information obtained will be used rights in and to the residential real for that purpose. estate arose prior to the sale. The I534315 subject property is subject to gener- May 24, 31, June 7, 2013 al real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied Get Bears news against said real estate and is ofon Twitter by following fered for sale without any represen@bears_insider

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 Monday, June 17, 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. 22-33-202-022-0000.

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 I531278 May 17, 24, 31, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY J. VON ROX, KATHRYN R. VON ROX Defendants 12 CH 029792

511 LEDOCHOWSKI ST. 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 February 5, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 17, 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 511 LEDOCHOWSKI ST., Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-20-442001-0000 VOL. 0062.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $242,489.72.

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

prope y. osp 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710.

Please refer to file number 122725.

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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-2725 Attorney Code.

Case Number: 12 CH 029792 TJSC#: 33-4653 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.

I533685 May 24, 31, June 7, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 2007-5, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH

Reporter/Met - Friday, May 31, 2013 • LEM • Page 25 CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-5 Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD B. SHERWIN, KAREN L. SHERWIN, RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, F/K/A ST. PAUL FEDERAL, A DIVISION OF CHARTER ONE BANK F.S.B., UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 12 CH 40282 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 15, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 18, 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. 22-32-200-032-0000.

Commonly known as 15519 129TH St 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 Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I531403 May 24, 31, June 7, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff V. JAMES H. OURADA, Defendants 12 CH 9861 Property Address: 820 WARNER AVENUE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro

Shapiro file # 11-055687 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 28, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 1, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 820 Warner Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439 Permanent Index No.: 22-29114-013-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 149,564.95. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds.

The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, spe-

sp sp cial assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any.

The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www.kallenrs.com.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I525587 May 17, 24, 31, 2013

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St. Patrick Church, 200 E. Lemont Street, has applied for a special use to construct a parking lot at 217 Cass Street. St. Patrick Church recently received Village approval to demolish the existing residence at 217 Cass Street and now seeks the approval to convert the use of the lot from residential to a parking lot.

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Water in the early morning, so the sun will help dry the grass. Nighttime watering can result in prolonged moisture on the blades and can open the door to disease. n how do you know if you’re watering enough? Try the “soup can test.” Set an empty can next to your lawn sprinkler. When there’s about a half-inch of water in the can, it’s time to turn off the sprinkler. n When you’re mowing, never cut off more than one-third of the grass blade. Leaving the grass longer encourages a deeper root system. To better protect your lawn on hills, mow up and down when using a riding mower and across when using a walk-behind mower. n Already dealing with weeds? Post-emergents are a great way to promote grass growth while killing actively growing weeds on contact. Post-emergents work best when applied later in the growing season - after weeds are established but before they’ve gone to seed.

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Apprentice brian mcLeod (left) works with Jason boone of Urban tree to apply tongue oil to a 12-foot shelf made from pin oak at the wood shop. sHns pHotos by rebeccA droke

Old trees, new life Artist turns reclaimed wood into furniture

by Lizabeth Gray Scripps howard News Service

Three years ago, a visionary project called the Urban Tree Forge almost toppled with the death of founder John Metzler.

It could have disappeared altogether if not for others who shared his passion for trees.

Today, artist Jason Boone carries on that vision at Urban Tree, a new name and a new location in Pittsburgh.

“It’s been a lifelong dream to have a workshop, bring in the wood on one side and the furniture comes out the other,” said Boone.

Lifelong passion Like many life passions, Boone’s love of woodworking started at an early age, on a farm near Kansas City, Mo. “My parents were brave enough to allow me to have a fair amount of tools in the garage,” he said, laughing. A young entrepreneur, he would buy pattern books, go around town getting orders and return later with the finished piece.

two bowling pins that were sculpted by Jason boone of Urban tree.

He said the direction of his life changed the day Metzler died in 2010.

“He passed away May 13, and he had a bunch of jobs waiting to be finished,” said Boone. “I jumped in and helped finish up.

Then in July, I got laid off from the architectural firm.”

Boone’s dream remained with the forge, and so did he. However, many of the other artists drifted away.

“I started up my own company, buying out pieces of the Urban Tree Forge, even some of the wood,” he said.

In July, he made the move from the old location to the new one. It still functions as a cooperative, with five businesses sharing the space.

Boone’s dream of a “full-cycle” workshop came closer with the

A table that was made from a cross-section of a silver maple tree from a cemetery sits in the wood shop of Urban tree.

building of a drying kiln, a key component in creating quality furniture.

Important to Boone’s vision is keeping everything local.

The process The process begins when someone calls to donate his raw material.

A board member of Tree Pittsburgh who has participated in Arbor Aid for five years, he is sensitive to people’s feelings about trees and the years they have invested in them.

“In general, people don’t want to cut their trees down,” he said.

“They come down for reasons out of their control.”

Not concerned with the type

of tree, he is looking for big ones, 30 to 36 inches in diameter, that he can slice into slabs with his monster of an Alaskan chain saw.

“I get a lot of pin oak, ash trees, beech and maples along with a few cherry and a few walnuts.”

After four to six hours of work, he ends up with six to eight planks, which are transported back to Urban Tree. They are stacked to air-dry in a large room in the front end of the warehouse for a year or two before they go to the drying kiln.

Kiln-drying time for wood varies with the species. Some take as little as a month, while others may take as much as four months.

LEM • Friday, May 31, 2013, 2013 • mysuburbanlife.com • Reporter/Met

Staging advice

Reporter/Met • mysuburbanlife.com • Friday, May 31, 2013 • LEM

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