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Golfing for a cause Dan Malloy (from left), Mike Fedorovich, Craig Rutan, Ryan Koszut, Ken Slater and Jim Lenz participated in Rachael Reyna’s golf fundraiser Aug. 9 at Ruffled Feathers in Lemont. After losing her daughter, husband and father last year, Reyna organized the event to raise money to combat the conditions from which they died. To learn about Reyna’s efforts, read a story about the fundraiser on page 6.

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Michelle Awad Age: 17 School: Senior at Lemont High School Activities: President of National Honor Society, head editor of the school newspaper, National English Honors Society, speech team and track Hobbies: Running and painting and sketching thing, I couldn’t just pull my phone out and search for it,” she said. Awad said she saw the good and bad sides of Kenya. When making house visitations, hosts would insist on sharing their food, even if it was all the food they would have that day. She also saw violence, such as fights between men during the night. The trip has strengthened Awad’s conviction to work in Africa as part of her career. She said the greatest challenge she faced during her trip has been coming back home. She has a difficult time talking about anything but Africa and believes that is where she belongs. “I know that I’m going to be back there no matter what,” she said. Mina Dimitri, one of the organizers and leaders on the

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Lemont High School senior Michelle Awad spent three weeks during the summer doing mission work in Kenya with a church group based in Burr Ridge.

“I’ll remember my first time there forever. Because it changes your heart. It changes the way you see things.” Michelle Awad Lemont High School senior trip, said people who go on a mission trip to Africa are excited and want to do it again or never want to go back. He said he has been able to tell during and after the trip how passionate Awad is about working in Africa.

“She felt a lot of compassion, specifically for the children,” he said. Awad said she will study to become either a doctor or a teacher and plans to make more mission trips during her school breaks.

She said this summer’s trip to Kenya will have a special meaning for her. “I’ll remember my first time there forever,” she said. “Because it changes your heart. It changes the way you see things.”

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LEMONT – For some people, a mission trip to Africa is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Michelle Awad hopes her recent visit will be the first of many. The Lemont High School senior spent three weeks during the summer doing charitable work in Kenya as part of a group from St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Burr Ridge. “I had been looking forward to it for a couple of years,” she said. “I decided that this would be a good way to decide if this is what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.” During her time in Nairobi and Maseno, Awad donated school supplies and clothing to an orphanage and built houses for people whose homes had burnt down. She also conducted visitations and held Bible studies at homes and at a prison. Awad said Kenya was different than she expected. “You see the pictures and you think you know what to expect,” she said. “It’s different to be there.” It also was an adjustment from her way of life in the U.S. “If I didn’t know some-

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Woman fights tragedy with fundraiser By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – A year after losing her daughter and husband, Rachael Reyna of Lemont raised $40,000 through a golf fundraiser to benefit two charities that have a special meaning to her. The fundraiser was Aug. 9 at Ruffled Feathers Golf Course in Lemont and included a golf outing and dinner with a raffle and silent auction. Half the money will go to the Danny Did Foundation, a charity focusing on seizure-related epilepsy deaths in children.

About the charities To learn more about the Danny Did Foundation, visit www.dannydid.org. To learn more about the Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network, visit www.carcinoidawareness.org. Reyna’s 3-year-old daughter, Ava, died Feb. 16, 2012, when she had a seizure in her sleep. The other half of the funds raised will go to the Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network. Reyna’s husband, Carlos, died April 20, 2012, after years

of treatment for carcinoid cancer. Her father also died two weeks after her husband. Reyna said the idea for having a golf charity event came in March at the suggestion of her brother. “One day, my brother just called me and said, ‘What do you think about having a charity golf event and would you have any charities in mind?,’” she said. Reyna, who has two other children and works as a loan originator, said she saw organizing the golf event as a way to take her mind off losing three family members the pre-

vious year. The results were more than she expected. “It was unbelievable,” she said. “I had four months to do it. I never did anything like this before.” The event sold out five weeks in advance. One hundred and twenty-eight people took part in the golf outing and 215 attended the dinner. Most of them were friends and family. One of the participants was Dan Hannon, who worked with Carlos for 15 years and became a close friend of the family. “I wanted to raise as much money as I could for what she

was doing,” he said. Through donations, Reyna also collected 30 raffle baskets and 40 silent auction items. Reyna said she wants to keep track of how her donations are being used with the two charities. “I’d like the golfers to know, everybody who participated, where the money went,” she said. Reyna said she plans to organize another golf fundraiser Aug. 8 next year, although she feels pressure based on the success of this year’s event. “I’m kind of scared about trying to have to top it,” she said.

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5K Run/Walk” at 5 p.m. Sept. 28 to fund restoration work at St. James Farm, according to a news release from the district. Runners will race through a crushed rock course in the woodlands and meadows surrounding the farm, and past the farm’s signature yellow buildings, the release said. Participants will be provided with a chip to track their time during the race and top finishers will receive prizes. There also will be a one-mile

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LEMONT – The Lemont Village Board of Trustees unanimously voted during its Sept. 9 meeting to approve upgrades to lights at four traffic intersections in the village and to allow the Canal Corridor Association to lease an office space at the Metra Station. Trustee Paul Chialdikas was not at the meeting. The traffic light upgrades include the installation of LED lights at the intersections. The upgrades are part of an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation and will cost the village $7,577.35. Lemont Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said the upgraded lights would use less energy and require less maintenance. He said he estimated that work on the lights would start at the end of October and did not know how long the project would take. The traffic lights are locat-

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David Howe of Lemont, owner of T-Rexplorers, studies a bone fragment he found in a piece of rock in Lockport. that differs from seeing fossils in a museum. “I don’t want people walking up and putting their hands behind their backs and just looking at things like this,” he said. “I want kids to be able to grab the fossil and say, ‘Check this out. This is awesome.

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LEMONT – Unhappy with his career in finance, Lemont resident David Howe has found his calling in the world of dinosaur fossils. Howe started T-Rexplorers four years ago. The business provides hands-on dinosaur fossil presentations, mostly for children. Howe has presented at schools, libraries, park districts, transitional facilities and facilities for learning disabled adults. He also held a summer camp that recreated a dinosaur dig and allowed participants to make casts of bones and tracks. Howe said he has always had a love for nature, the earth sciences and digging for things. “There are people who are meant to have clean hands and there are people who are meant to have dirty hands,” he said.

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Awards, events, programs at Tri County Special Rec I have more exciting news to share about one of our participants! At the Aug. 20 Lemont Park District meeting of the board of commissioners, Lemont Park District presented Tri County Special Recreation Association participant Michaela Tauer with a Community Highlight Recognition for her Special Olympic accomplishments and community involvement. Tri County staff members Alyssa Feulner and Justin Banks also were honored by the Park District, with each receiving a Customer Service Recognition Award. Congratulations to all! On Aug. 13, the Lemont Lions softball team faced off against our Wolves at the park district field. The Wolves won, 11 to 9. Thank you to everyone who came out. A big thank you goes to the Lions for providing the great food. Their generosity is so appreciated. Some of our participants and staff will collect for the Lions Candy Days on Oct. 10 to 12. Please help us help the Lions and their community efforts. If you want to volunteer to collect, please call Kathy Ochromowicz at 815-407-1819 ext. 203 to arrange for a twohour time slot. Every year, Tri County SRA holds a Recognition Dinner Dance to recognize the accomplishments of our participants, volunteers and staff. This year’s event will be Oct. 18. Our Fall Program Guide is available in printed form, or

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Choreographer Christine Hands holds a pose Sept. 3 in front of the Allegro Music and Dance Academy, 315 Canal St., in Lemont.

Christine Hands, who teaches dance at the Allegro Music and Dance Academy in Lemont, recently wrote, directed and performed in a contemporary dance piece titled “Icicles” at the Chicago Fringe Festival. This is Hands’ directorial debut and we offer her our congratulations for this exciting professional achievement.

8STREET TALK Q: Should the U.S. take military action in Syria? “No. Why is it just the U.S.? What about the U.N. and other nations?” Jan Jandora, Lemont

Anna Schier, news editor aschier@shawmedia.com 630-427-6248

“Yes, because it’s not right to poison people with chemicals.” Jim Hoffman, Lemont

“I feel conlicted. We should if people are being murdered.” Yola Sullivan, Lemont

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. First Amendment, U.S. Bill of Rights

8SOUND OFF

Who gets taxed Now that the DuPage County Board is poised to collect money from residents for rainwater running off their property, Downers Grove residents will be charged twice for the same rainwater runoff – once by Downers Grove, and again by the county. Will the county lower its real estate taxation like Downers Grove did so that property owners would not be charged twice for the same rain? And, since the DuPage County Forest Preserves do more rainwater runoff than any other land in the county, who

will likely be taxed for that? You guessed it. Look in the mirror.

Paying for parking I think the village of Brookfield should not make residents spend $10 to $20 per month just so they can park a car. It is not fair when you have visitors or family staying with you during an emergency situation. I am sick and tired of people assuming that everybody has a smartphone, and everybody texts and sends messages back and forth. My husband and I, we have a simple phone. We use it as a phone. It fits nicely in our pocket. People get angry at us because they can’t text us, or they said they texted us. If you wanna buy us a different phone, you want to carry it around for us, and pay the bill, you’re more than welcome to, but please don’t assume everybody has the latest technology. And we’re tired of those QR codes or whatever they are on packages, and for more information you have to scan that to get more information. There’s a whole section of society that can’t afford these things, and everybody needs to realize that.

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Amid the confusion in the White House over whether or not to launch missiles into the nation of Syria, there exists a simple set of instructions for our government to follow. It is known as the Constitution of the United States. In their wisdom, the founders did not empower one officeholder to start wars. Article 1, Section 8, clearly states “Congress shall have the power to declare war.” No such power is assigned to presidents, not even two presidents whose speeches made coeds faint, or who received the Nobel Peace Prize just for getting elected.

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Equipment stolen from high school SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA

Cronin: Metra Board appointee Zediker only candidate for the job By NATHAN LURZ nlurz@shawmedia.com

LEMONT – Several pieces of equipment were stolen from the Lemont Township High School Athletic Field during Labor Day weekend, according to a report from the Lemont Police Department. The items reported missing include a John Deer gator ATV vehicle, a Dewalt bench grinder, a Husky air compressor, a Dewalt battery drill with a case and multiple tools. The items are valued at more than $6,800, including $5,000 for the ATV, according to Lemont Police Commander Gregory Smith. A maintenance worker reported on Sept. 3 that the door to a storage shed holding the items had been forced open, Smith said. The investigation is ongoing, Smith said, and the department has not received any leads on the missing items.

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The controversial Metra Board of Directors is one step closer to getting back on the rails, according to DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. The County Board appointed John Zediker on Tuesday to fill the county seat on the Metra Board. Cronin said that after sorting through more than 30 applications for the job, he believed there was “only one candidate” that could tackle the many ethical and practical challenges facing Metra. Zediker’s background as the director of transportation, engineering and development in Naperville and as a DuPage County board member gave him the necessary policy background for the job, according to a news release from the county distributed at the time of Zediker’s nomination.

“We really need to get back on track and right the ship. I think we have to establish leadership, first and foremost. Both at the chairman level, certainly, as well as internally.” John Zediker Metra Board member He also gained transportation management experience through his career in civil engineering in the public sector. Cronin called the position a “difficult role in such a contentious and difficult environment.” “I value his judgment and his expertise,” Cronin said. “I have no doubt there will be no learning curve with John Zediker. He will immerse himself immediately.”

Zediker, who is from Naperville, said he was “humbled and honored” by the appointment, and was ready to “become a part of the solution.” New board members such as himself would be responsible for ensuring a change in culture on the Board, he said. “We really need to get back on track and right the ship,” he said. “I think we have to establish leadership, first and foremost. Both at the chairman level, certainly, as well as internally.” Cronin said that Zediker will donate his Metra Board stipend to charity. Zediker’s appointment was approved with 13 county board members voting in favor and two – Laurie Nowak and Elizabeth Chaplin – voting “present.” Both Nowak and Chaplin said that while they felt Zediker was a qualified candidate, a lack of transparency and openness in the selection

process kept them from voting for the appointment. Though Cronin gave the county board members Zediker’s resume and contact information 11 days prior to the vote, a full list of those who applied for the position was not made available to the Board or to the public, Chaplin said, adding that the county owed it to the other applicants to make sure the process is fair and open. “For us, not seeing those other applicants to make a decision – I don’t know that we are fully informed,” she said. Several board members, including Brian Krajewski, said that the role of the board in matters of appointment is to advise and consent to nominees. “Our job is to confirm your appointment or say no to it,” Krajewski said. “I think you made a great choice with John Zediker and my job is to vote for or vote on your choice.”

license suspended, no insurance and expired registration after a traffic stop at 8:56 a.m. Sept. 3 at New Avenue and Timberline Drive. • Vladislav Cazacu, 36, of 101 Westerfield Ave., Roselle Park, N.J., was charged with driving while license suspended, expired insurance and speeding after a traffic stop at 6:56 p.m. Sept. 3 in the 17300 block of 127th Street. • Richard Gucwa, 44, of 14520 Holm St., Homer Glen, was charged with driving while license suspended and improper lighting after a traffic stop at 11:01 p.m. Sept. 3 at Archer Avenue and Main Street. • Kristopher Barkauskas, 36, of 300 Gainsborough Drive, Romeoville, was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding after a traffic stop at 1:56 p.m. Sept. 5 at 127th Street and I-355.

• Arkadiusz Knutelski, 18, of 7700 Garden Lane, Justice, was charged with no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage after a traffic stop at 2:18 a.m. Sept. 8 at Archer Avenue and Castlewood Drive. • Pete Rogers, 21, of 739 Stockton Heights, Bourbonnais, was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding after a traffic stop at 10:22 p.m. Sept. 8 at State and Cass streets.

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.

Briarcliffe Drive, was charged with domestic battery after an incident at 6:55 a.m. Sept. 4 in the 12300 block of Briarcliffe Drive.

Lemont woman charged with disorderly conduct

Arley Volanti, 35, of 1525 Sisson Street, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after an incident at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 23 in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue.

Michaelene Berta, 43, of 600 Warner Ave., was charged with disorderly conduct after an incident at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 2 in the 700 block of Czack Street.

Lemont man charged with harassment Craig Mikalayunas, 48, of 1026 Crestview Drive, was charged with harassment by electronic communication after an incident at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 in the 1200 block of State Street.

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Juvenile charged with cannabis possession A juvenile was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of tobacco by a minor at 11:43 a.m. Sept. 4 in the 800 block of Porter Street.

License violations Lemont man charged with domestic battery John McMahon, 46, of 12330

• Jesus Sandoval, 42, of 1427 Burger Ave., Joliet, was charged with driving while

Property damage • A statue of the Virgin Mary, a parking lot post and a parking lot sign were damaged between Sept. 1 and 2 in the 600 block of Sobieski Street. • A fence was damaged between Sept. 5 and 6 in the 40 block of Timberline Drive. • A vehicle was damaged between 7:30 and 9 p.m. Sept. 6 in the 12900 block of Fairway Drive

8EDUCATION NOTES Purdue University, spring semester LEMONT: Garey Bogo, Arlene Bozich, Colleen Fiedler, Diane Hayes, Paulius Laurinaitis, Kelsey Morris, Martynas Preisaitis, Ryan Smyth and Matthew Westbrook

University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh LEMONT: Alison Smith, bachelor’s in education

Illinois Central College LEMONT: Monika Szymaszek, associate in applied science

Purdue University LEMONT: Garey Bogo, bachelor of science Alexia Filippini, bachelor of science Nicholas Galassi, bachelor of

Recent Lemont High School graduate named National AP Scholar LEMONT – Lemont High School graduate Kim Gannon has been cited as the school’s first ever National AP Scholar, based on her performance on the college level Advanced Placement Program exams as a junior and senior, according to a news release from Lemont High School District 210. Gannon earned a 5 (the highest score) on nine of the 10 AP exams she took. The requirements to be a National AP Scholar are earning a 4.0

average on exams taken and scoring 4 or higher on eight or more exams. Two other recent graduates, Justin Stanwyck and Lynn Stanwyck, qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on their AP exams and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams. Students who qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award, by earning an average score of at least 3.25 and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams, included graduates Kevin Fischer, Scott Franklin, Aaron Korte, Nina Moeller and Dan Totura and seniors Jarrod Hanson and Anna Zechel. Students who qualified for the AP Scholar Award, by scoring 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams, included graduates Sam Abboud, Kelly Collins, Chris Dowling, Dawid Janik, Mike Madsen, Marisa Mars, Claire O’Leary, Aaron Oldanie, Katrina Olson, Ethan

Parafink, Paul Rachwalski, Sarah Reaves, Joe Ruggerio, Jake Smagacz and Carly Tucker and seniors Atri Bathani, Zak Krepps and Robert Rigler.

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Lemont High School student named National Merit semifinalist LEMONT – Lemont High School student Alexandra Albrecht is among the 16,000 semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists are chosen based on their scores on the Preliminary SAT Test, taken by about 1.5 million high school juniors. In order to become finalists, students must submit an application detailing their school accomplishments, receive a teacher recommendation, write an essay and score well on the SAT exam. Finalists will be announced in February.

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GRADUATES

science Paulius Laurinaitis, bachelor of science Martynas Preisaitis, bachelor of science Martin Simutis, bachelor of arts Stanley Wilczek, bachelor of science

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BULLETIN BOARD BOLINGBROOK Bolingbrook Women’s Club, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook. Meets September to May. For information, call Laura Voss at 630-429-5727. La Leche League, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, IKEA Bolingbrook, Conference room, 750 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Breast-feeding group of Joliet-Bolingbrook. For information, call Miena, 630833-0774, Tara, 815-467-7323, or Tracey, 815-254-1489. 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. Contact Paul Benetazzo at 630-226-9019 or lionpaul28@aol. com.

BURR RIDGE Alcoholics Anonymous, 12:30 a.m. to noon Friday, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road., Burr Ridge. Al-Anon Friday Morning Serenity Seekers, 9:30 a.m. Fridays 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.

DARIEN Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. For information, call 630-972-9074. Active Seniors, noon Tuesday, Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. For information, call Joan Hein at 630-427-0282. 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.

LEMONT Lithuanian Preschool, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th Street, Lemont. Pipiru Ratelis, at the Lithuanian World Center in Lemont, offers preschool in the Lithuanian language for children from 18 months to kindergarten age on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Children can participate in this “playgroup” setting, along with a parent or grandparent. They sing, dance, and do crafts.

Depending on enrollment, an afternoon class operates Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. Parents select a single day each week to attend. For information or registration, call Elyte Reklaitis, Director, at 708403-7858. Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary, noon Tuesday, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. For information, call John at 630-257-9063. Bingo at the Lithuanian World Center, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th Street, Lemont. A variety of pulltabs are for sale, along with an early bird raffle starting at 5:15 p.m. Bingo and raffle begin at 6:45 p.m., with payouts ranging from $100 to $500. For every Bingo player, a free dinner is offered on the third Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 4 p.m. For information, call 630-257-8787. Lemont Artists Guild, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., Lemont. Robert Pennor will demonstrate drawing with charcoal. Robert is a member of Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society, teaches at DuPage Art League and is represented by the Brigantine Art Gallery in Downers Grove. He has won numerous awards. Bring a charcoal paper pad, drawing board, kneaded eraser, charcoal pencils in medium, soft and hard weights.

Lemont Lions Club Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, VFW Post 5819, 15780 New Ave, Lemont. The Lemont Lions Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month, September through May, at the VWF Hall, 15780 New Ave, Lemont. Starts at 7 p.m.

ROMEOVILLE Citizens Police Academy, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Romeoville Police Department, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. The purpose of the Citizen Police Academy is to give citizens of the community a working knowledge of the Romeoville Police Department. It is hoped that this program will allow participants to get to know the members of the Police Department better, and that through this personal contact better understand how and why officers make the decisions they do.

WESTMONT 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 630-856-7701. Children of Aging Parents Support group, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Cordia Senior Residence, 865 N. Cass Ave.,, Westmont. Cordia Senior Residence, 865 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. 630-887-7000 Ext. 114. Pet Promenade & Picnic in the Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Ty Warner Park, 801 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. Don’t miss this fun day in the park! Featuring an agility course, various demonstrations, and more. West Suburban Alano Club Open Speaker Meetings, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-9684694. 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. Nautical Research and Model Ship Society, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Westmont, Call for location, Westmont. For location, call 630968-3189. Westmont Lions Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Westmont Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond Ave., Westmont. For information, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/westmontil/.

WILLOWBROOK 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.

WOODRIDGE

CITY OF FREEPORT Police Department Police Oicer Testing he Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Oicer.

Police applications and information packets will be distributed

September 9, 2013 – November 4, 2013 Orientation, Physical Agility and Written exam held 11/23/13

Police applications and information packets may be picked up in person at 320 W. Exchange, Freeport, IL 61032 or at www.cityofreeport.org he City of Freeport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sex, age, national origin, color, ancestry, marital status, or mental or physical handicaps.

Questions may be directed to Janet Weber 815-235-8222.

Woodridge Toastmasters Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Woodridge Resource Center, 8274 Janes Ave., Woodridge. Call Tracy Hodge, 630-357-3278. 2013 Seasons of Color Quilt Show, Saturday and Sunday, Jefferson Junior High School, 7200 Janes Ave., Woodridge. Featuring over 350 quilts on display, plus a silent auction, merchant mall, raffle baskets, demonstrations, a bake sale, and more. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5. p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. For information, call 630-852-4267 or visit www.fcquilters.com.

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WHERE: Glen Oak Country Club, 21W431 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 COST & INFO: $100 per person by calling Vicki Grossestreuer at 630-964-5235; vick722@aol.com “Perfect Pairings,” a food and wine experience, will be presented as a beneit by the Downers Grove Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. Glen Oak’s executive chef will collaborate with the sommelier to create a menu featuring six food course stations. The auxiliary also plans a rafle and silent auction. The Infant Welfare Society has provided health care and dental care for children and women for a century.

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PURE PRESBREY WHERE: Cellar Door, 5150

CHILI COOK-OFF WHERE: Fishel Park,

1036 Grove St., Downers Grove WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 COST & INFO: $5 for 2 p.m. People’s Choice tastings; deadline to register as competitor is Sept. 13 at www. dgparks.org/Recreation/Chilympics. html; 630-963-1300 Do you have an award-winning chili recipe asks the Downers Grove Park District, which seeks competitors for its irst Chilympics, spiced by bands and brews. The cook-off winner will receive $600 and advance to the World Finals in California.

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Main St., Downers Grove WHEN: 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 COST & INFO: No cover; 630-241-2030, www.hinsdalecellars.com; ind more gigs at www.kevinpresbrey.com Returning to his roots, Kevin Presbrey makes his solo debut with an Americana album. Looking for a producer who could help him capture an old-school acoustic sound, Presbrey turned to Ryan Hadlock, who’d recently struck gold as producer of the Lumineers’ platinum-selling debut.

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Warren Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 COST & INFO: Free admission; Mama Mac’s at 630-852-1957; book also sold at thisbookwillpayforitself.tateauthor.com, www.amazon.com, www. barnesandnoble.com A book signing with food and entertainment celebrates the new work by Bensenville author Andrew Thies titled “This Book Will Pay for Itself: A Non-Expert’s Guide to Managing Your Money.” He says he offers guidance to readers who can’t igure out where their money is going, or who simply want to improve their inancial habits.

WHERE: Lisle Station Park,

921 School St., Lisle WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 COST & INFO: Free; 630-969-4876, www. lisleheritagesociety.org Go back in time at Lisle’s 29th annual Depot Days, where families can learn about life more than a century ago. Highlights include folk music, petting zoo, vintage games, hay rides, pioneer demonstrations, blacksmithing and food. Saturday’s Depot Night is a new addition, and stars The Giving Tree Band in an outdoor concert, with refreshments from Pizzeria Bombola and The Nook.

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Elmhurst’s Café Amano is comfortably elegant ELMHURST – The concept of a “downtown cafe” can range from rickety outfit with a counter and a couple chairs all the way to a gourmet dining experience that features cozy outdoor seating. Fortunately for Elmhurst, Café Amano falls into the latter category. During a recent visit, I was inclined to sit outdoors and get a true cafe experience, but it was just a touch chilly that evening, and my dining companion and I reluctantly opted to eat inside. But while we missed out on the ambience of Elmhurst’s thriving open-air experience, we were more than compensated by the exquisitely designed decor indoors. Everything about the restaurant says, “casual, but elegant,” from the tasteful logo on one wall, to the display of wines as you first enter, to the abundant dark wood trim and dramatic ceiling-hung light fixtures. It’s an environment where you easily could have a business meeting, take your visiting family, or just grab lunch one day when you’re in the mood for something far better than a homemade sandwich. We started out with the shrimp and artichoke saute from the small plates menu. The artichoke hearts and gigantic Gulf shrimp were sauteed in butter, garlic, white wine and lemon, which made for an incredibly flavorful beginning. Choosing an entree was tough with all the appealing options. I went for the chicken dijonnaise, and my companion selected the filet mignon. There also are plenty of salads, pastas and seafood options that will have to wait for another day. My chicken was topped with a generous helping of prosciutto and Gruyere cheese, then smothered with a “whole grain mustard shiitake mushroom cream sauce.” The meat was perfectly tender and juicy, and the cavalcade of savory

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Café Amano in Elmhurst is at the corner of York Street and Park Avenue.

Café Amano Where: 105 S. York St., Elmhurst Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday; reserved for special events Sunday Dress code: Casual Info: 630-279-9333, www.cafeamano.com

The filet mignon is tender and juicy. The grilled onions were added by request.

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The chicken dijonnaise at Café Amano: “Pan-seared boneless free- you’re out and about. range breast of chicken layered with prosciutto di Parma, Gruyere I still want to try the outcheese served with whole grain mustard Shiitake mushroom cream door seating, though. That’ll sauce.” It’s as delectable as it sounds. have to wait for another visit.

flavors gave me something different to detect in every bite. My companion was just as pleased with the beef, served with a “shiitake mushroom port wine reduction sauce.” The verdict? “Tender and juicy, it cut like butter, and

tasted phenomenal.” After such a satisfying, rich meal, some folks might be tempted to stop there, but we pressed on – the dessert menu beckoned. We placed orders for the crème brûlée and the deep-dish apple tart, and we were soon greeted by

generous helpings of each. Café Amano also has an extensive wine list, easily more than 70 varieties, and most available by the glass or bottle. And with its terrific location downtown, it’s a great option if you also plan to do some window shop-

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Bartlett Farmers’ Market, 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Village Hall Parking Lot, 228 S. Main Street, Bartlett. For information, call 630-540-5916 or visit www.village.bartlett.il.us/ fmarket.html. Elmhurst American Legion Fish Fry, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterield Road, Elmhurst. Open to the public; everyone is welcome whether you were in the military or not. Also includes chicken and burgers. Live entertainment, including karaoke on the second Friday of the month. For information, call 630-530-0231. Vintage Rides Antique Car & Custom Motorcycle Show, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Downtown Wheaton, Front Street, Wheaton. For information, visit downtownwheaton.com. “Playing for Miracles”, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterield Road, Lombard. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet presents “Playing for Miracles”, a dueling pianos extravaganza. The casual event features open bar, gourmet dining stations, incredible silent and live auctions, and the antics and showmanship of the dueling piano players from Chicago’s famous Howl at the Moon. Folk Art Sculpture: Windmill Weights at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley Street, Wheaton. Learn about the unique variety and history of windmill weights. Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and beer/wine. The evening features a discussion on the history of windmill weights as folk art by noted historian and author T. Lindsay Baker. Tickets are $20 per person; for ages 21 and over only. “Feel the Power of the Dork Side”, 7 p.m. Friday, Rice Campus of IIT, 201 East Loop Road, Wheaton. One-man show written and performed by Dr. Pete Ludovice. A hilarious and educational look at science & engineering and their practitioners that will convince you that nerds can by funny, and not just funny looking. “Moonlight & Magnolias,” 8 p.m. Friday, Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth Street, Naperville. For the movie lover in us all, Moonlight and Magnolias gives us a true-to-life, laughter-illed behind-the-scenes glimpse of how Gone With The Wind made its way to the silver screen.

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INVITATION TO ‘MURDER IN THE MANSION’ WHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 WHERE: Robert R. McCormick Museum, 1S151 Winield Road, Wheaton COST & INFO: In a dream-come-true for fans of period whodunits on lavish estates, Cantigny plays host to an interactive murder-mystery set in the Prohibition era. Amateur sleuths will be treated to cocktails, dinner and dessert in the McCormick mansion, while they work to discover clues at the crime scene and interrogate fellow participants. The theater portion is orchestrated by Get Away With Murder, the returning Ohio troupe of mystery-comedy improv actors. Dinner guests are encouraged to dress the part or wear costume pieces supplied by the museum. Tickets to “Murder in the Mansion” cost $95 each, with early reservations recommended at Cantigny.org. For more information, e-mail register@cantigny.org or call 630-260-8162.

this soft and inexpensive material. Learn the basics from blocking out a design to inal polish. Take home a carving of your own creation. All materials are included. For ages 9 years to Adult. Cost is $15.00 per person. Taste of Egypt Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 15W455 79th Street, Burr Ridge. Featuring delicious Egyptian food, camel rides, a petting zoo, jewelry, personalized hieroglyphics and kids activities. For information, call 708-325-8633 or visit www. tasteofegyptfestival.com. Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Parking Lot, Crescent Blvd. and Glenwood Ave., Glen Ellyn. The Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Cook-Off welcomes BBQ chefs who want to put their grilling skills to the test. Enjoy a full menu of BBQ favorites, as well as delicious desserts. The event also features a full day of live blues music. Intergenerational Fun Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Windsor Park, 124 Windsor Park Drive, Carol Stream. Kids, parents and grandparents are invited to enjoy a free day of intergenerational fun, entertainment and food on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Windsor Park in Carol Stream. Highlights will include two mobile exhibits provided by the DuPage Children’s Museum, The Rockin’ Fenderskirts, face painting and a balloon. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall Fest at First United Methodist Church, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church of

Lombard, 155 South Main Street, Lombard. Kids of all ages will enjoy building a scarecrow, face painting, removable tattoos, tin punch art designs, sidewalk chalk art, and other crafts on the front lawn. On the plaza, join in for story telling, a sing-a-long appropriate for every age, and hang out with the New Dimensions band. The grill will be blazing to cook up hamburgers or hotdogs, served up with corn on the cob, chips and a beverage, all for a small cost. Home baked goodies will also be available for purchase. Depot Days, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lisle Station Museum, 921 School Street, Lisle. Experience the roots and early history of Lisle. Depot Days features food, entertainment, family fun and more. Enjoy blacksmithing demonstrations, grind corn, sample some old-fashioned homemade apple pie and see for yourself what life was like almost 100 years ago. For information, call 630-968-0499 or visit www.lisleparkdistrict.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16 Hinsdale Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Hinsdale Farmers Market, 30 E Chicago Ave, Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-3952 or visit www.hinsdalechamber.com.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 Glacier & Canadian Rockies Trip Presentation, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 West Wood Avenue, Bensenville.

The Bensenville Park District is offering a vacation package to Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies in July 2014. Come to this presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to learn the details of this fun trip. Cookies and beverages will be served. Reserve a seat in advance by calling Sue at 630-766-7015 ex. 2002. Lemont Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Talcott Square, Stephen Street & Talcott Street, Lemont. Through Oct. 29. For information, visit www.lemont.il.us.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18 Lemont Artists Guild, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., Lemont. The Lemont Artists Guild will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Lemont Public Library. Robert Pennor will demonstrate drawing with charcoal. Robert is a member of Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society, teaches at DuPage Art League and is represented by the Brigantine Art Gallery in Downers Grove. He has won numerous awards. Bring a charcoal paper pad, drawing board, kneaded eraser, charcoal pencils in medium, soft and hard weights. From 7 to 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Bolingbrook Farmers Market, 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, The Promenade Bolingbrook, West of 355 on E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. For information, call 630-235-1376.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

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Thursday, September 12 6-9PM – The Filling Station, Chicago OGD 8PM-12AM – The House Pub, The Humble Organisms 8:30-11:30PM – McNally’s Irish Pub, Jeffers/Catalano Organ Trio

Friday, September 13 6-9PM – The Alibi, Andy Schlinder Trio 6:30-9:30PM – Isacco Kitchen, Chris Madsen Duo 9:30PM-1:30AM – The House Pub, Frank Catalano Saxtet

Saturday, September 14 11AM-2PM – The Office, Andy Schlinder Duo 6-9PM – Isacco Kitchen, Chris Madsen Duo 6-9PM – The Filling Station, Take Five 7-9PM – Biggby Coffee, Brothers Jazz Experience 7-10PM – Nuova Italia Ristorante, Rat Pack Jazz 8:30-11:30PM – McNally’s Irish Pub, The Maxwell Quartet 9:30PM-1:30AM – The House Pub, Frank Catalano Saxtet

Sunday, September 15 8PM-12AM – The House Pub, The Alyssa Allgood Quartet *All performances and venues are subject to change

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Lemont quarterback Chris Thompson evades a would-be Riverside Brookfield tackler on a touchdown run during the Indians’ 44-20 road win Friday, Sept. 6, 2013.

Lemont overcomes early deficit to top RB By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com RIVERSIDE – After a rare season-opening football loss, Lemont’s plan for its road trip to Riverside Brookfield didn’t include an early 14-0 deficit. But led by a new face under center, the Indians recovered from the first-quarter hole to post a 44-20 victory and take some much-needed momentum into a tough three-game stretch that includes Richards, Oak Forest and Tinley Park. “We started off slow,” said Lemont coach Eric Mi-

Lemont 44 Riverside Brookfield 20 Lemont leaders Passing: Chris Thompson 10-of-14, 202 yards Rushing: Tom Bleka 15-99; Julio Aleman 12-97 Receiving: Jimmy Kepouros 4-87; Mike Di Santo 2-55 Defense: Anthony Berta 8 tackles, INT; Jeremy Fejedelem 5 tackles, 2 INT

chaelsen. “We were hoping the kids could pull it together and they did.” Receiving his first start at quarterback, sophomore

Chris Thompson gave Lemont a jolt, throwing for over 200 yards. “He had a real good game,” the coach said. “He made

good decisions and his feet also give us another weapon out there. He had a good day throwing the ball and our kids got open.” With 2012 standout running back Chris Giatras now at Augustana, the Indians are using a running back by committee approach. Seven different players carried the ball against the Bulldogs with Tom Bleka and Julio Aleman both nearing the 100-yard plateau. Thompson, Michael Larkins and Ryan Dawson all scored touchdowns on the ground. “We have a collection of athletes who can run the

ball,” Michaelsen said. “They each bring a little different skill set. But I think they all had a nice game, they ran hard. And the offensive line still has a ways to go, but I thought they got their feet under them and did a nice job.” While the win didn’t count any more than a win in any other week, it was an important milestone for the many young players on the team. “It shows them that if you put in the hard work, good things will happen,” Michaelsen said. “It’s good for them to have some success and hopefully that will carry over to the next game.”

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CHICAGO – With all of the buildup to the opener against the Bengals and the way the Bears struggled before finally prevailing over a quality opponent, it will be difficult to take the Vikings as seriously. Some will be tempted to put this one in the win column before taking a hard look at the task at hand. That would be a huge mistake. While the Vikings do appear to be a better matchup for the Bears, the fact is they have an awful lot in common with the Bengals. Have we forgotten already that Minnesota had an identical 10-6 record to Cincinnati last year and, like the Bengals, were first round playoff losers? Even more to the point, should we ignore the fact that it was the Vikings who knocked the Bears out of a play-

off spot last season with a superior record in the NFC North and a fairly sound 21-14 thumping in week 14? Take the Vikings lightly at your own peril. If the Bears do, they’ll be 1-1 after two weeks of the season. The good news is that if the Bears do stay focused and prepare properly for Minnesota, this is a game they should win. The biggest difference in the Vikings and the Bengals is Andy Dalton is a quarterback who can beat you while Minnesota’s Christian Ponder is more likely to beat the Vikings. After an allegedly strong preseason, Ponder struggled in the Vikings opener in Detroit, going 18-28 for 236 yards and one 1 TD, but throwing three picks. The Vikings can’t win if Ponder is that generous with the Bears. But the Vikes absolutely can knock off the Bears and anybody else if the NFL’s reigning MVP, Adrian Peterson, takes over the game. In two outings vs. the Bears last year, Peterson totaled 49 carries for 262 yards and two TDs, going over 100 yards on

the ground in both games and adding eight receptions for 46 yards. On A.P.’s first carry of 2013, he went 78 yards for a touchdown. But the Lions actually held him to 17 yards on 15 carries the rest of the way, although he did rush for another score and catch four passes for 18 yards and a third TD. Minnesota’s top three receivers – Greg Jennings, Kyle Rudolph and 1st round draft choice Cordarrelle Patterson – were held to 6 catches for 70 yards between them last week. Jerome Simpson did have seven catches for 140 yards. On defense, the Vikings had a horrible opener in Detroit, allowing 469 yards to the Lions including 352 through the air. While Jarred Allen did notch his first sack of the season, it was the only time Matt Stafford was pressured ail day. We should also note that the Vikings defense allowed four of its last five 2012 foes to go over 400 yards. The Vikings will have to be a completely different team this week

to push the Bears at home. They can be if Kevin Williams gets healthy and Everson Griffen, Brian Robison and Sharrif Floyd decide to help Allen push the pocket. The Vikings secondary is iffy, but Chad Greenway is a Pro Bowler at outside linebacker and Eric Henderson is capable in the middle. At the end of the day, though, this one will come down to A.D., as in “All Day” Adrian Peterson. The Bears did a nice job holding the Bengals to 21 carries for 63 yards on the ground, but this won’t be Benjarvus Green-Ellis and Giovani Bernard. The Bears have handled A.P. better than most, facing him twice in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012 and once in 2010 and 2011. Peterson is 217-1,085, 5.0 yards per carry and 13 TDs career vs. the Bears. He’s been held under 100 yards rushing in five of his 10 games but has scored in all but two. The NFL is certainly all about “on any given Sunday.” But if the Bears don’t let Peterson beat them, it’s unlikely the Vikings will.

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47 yards). Only one of the 10 ran for over 100 yards, and five were held to under 50 yards! If you passed on receivers like Demaryius Thomas, A.J. Green or Larry Fitzgerald – or quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees – you are probably kicking yourself about now. On to Week Two …

MATCHUPS TO EXPLOIT Vikings at Bears, noon Sunday The Bears’ offense started slowly against the Bengals, but picked up steam as the game progressed. The Vikings’ defense allowed 469 yards to the Lions. The Bears

might not be able to match Detroit’s offensive weapons, but they should have success Sunday. Matt Forte and Brandon Marshall are obvious plays, and Martellus Bennett has a chance to be a top-five tight end this week. The Bears’ defense is another obvious play; if the Vikes fall behind, Christian Ponder is probably good for a couple of turnovers, at least. If you need a spot starter this week, consider Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffery.

Rams at Falcons, noon Sunday If Arizona can rack up 390 yards of offense on the Rams, it would seem likely that the Falcons – still sore from a tough loss in New Orleans – will enjoy offensive success. Julio Jones is an obvious start, and Matt Ryan is a topfive QB this week. Look for Steven Jackson to bounce back against his old team.

Lions at Cardinals, 3:05 Sunday Carson Palmer and Mat-

thew Stafford are solid starts in a game that should feature a lot of points and little defense. Reggie Bush appears to be a must-start every week, as are Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald. Rashard Mendenhall might be worth a start if you are thin at running back.

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In my preseason column, you were warned about conventional wisdom in fantasy football. I suggested that since every fantasy football “expert” was imploring you to take running backs early and often, you might want to consider an alternate strategy. Some of you took issue with the opinion. In fact, one reader called the logic “deeply flawed.” It is way too early to say “I told you so” … but I’m saying it anyway. The events of the first week are making me look like a genius. If you followed the advice of ESPN.com expert Chris Harris, who said on the Waddle & Silvy radio show that you should take “five or six” running backs in the first 10 rounds … well, your season is probably already over. Let’s review Harris’ top 10

overall players, all RBs: • Adrian Petersen: 93 yards rushing, two TDs rushing and one receiving. This was a great day, and, in my defense, I did state that AP was worthy of the top pick. It should be noted that he gained only 15 yards on his final 17 carries. • Arian Foster: 18 carries for 57 yards. • Marshawn Lynch: 43 yards rushing. • Ray Rice: 36 yards rushing, one touchdown. • Doug Martin: 65 yards on 24 carries, one touchdown. • Jamaal Charles: 77 yards, one touchdown. • LeSean McCoy: 184 yards and a TD. He had a big day, as did the Eagles, although their last points came on the first drive of the second half. • CJ Spiller: 41 yards rushing. • Trent Richardson: 47 yards rushing. • Alfred Morris: 46 yards (makes sense he’d be slotted one spot below the guy with

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CONFERENCE STANDINGS South Suburban Blue Team W-L Conf. W-L

Oak Forest 1-1 0-0 Bremen 1-1 0-0 Lemont 1-1 0-0 TF North 1-1 0-0 TF South 1-1 0-0 Tinley Park 1-1 0-0 Hillcrest 0-2 0-0

East Suburban Catholic Team W-L Conf. W-L

Benet 2-0 0-0 Joliet Catholic 2-0 0-0 Marian 2-0 0-0 Nazareth 2-0 0-0 Notre Dame 2-0 0-0 St. Viator 2-0 0-0 Marist 1-1 0-0 St. Patrick 1-1 0-0 Carmel 0-2 0-0

WEEKEND WATCH Richards vs. Lemont When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: 800 Porter Street, Lemont 2013 records: Richards 2-0; Lemont 1-1 Outlook: The last time these two teams met, Lemont defeated Richards 23-19 in the second round of the 2012 Class 6A playoffs. But this time around, the Indians will face a tall order against a Bulldogs team that returns plenty of talent from a year ago. Richards, which saw standout running back Tommy Mister transfer to St. Rita, has started this fall in strong fashion, defeating Batavia 31-25 last Friday, a victory which came on the heels of a 58-14 win over Harlan in Week 1. “They are good and well coached,” said Lemont coach Eric Michaelsen. “Their QB is back and I think they have three defensive Division I players and on offense, they have two I believe. They are stacked.” As usual, the Indians will look to sustain long drives and keep the potent Richards’ offense, which is led by quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers, on the sidelines. “Offensively, we are going to do what we do,” the coach said. “Control the ball, move the chains. And defensively, we have to try to not give up the big play.”

Lemont football families to host Make a Difference event tonight SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Life was turned upside down in early August for Lemont assistant football coach Greg Banner. That’s when Banner and his wife, Mary, learned their daughter, Stefanie, had been diagnosed with nephroblastoma – a cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children.

Stefanie had surgery the day after she was diagnosed. Since then, she has undergone radiation treatment and chemotherapy at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Though she still is fairly early in her treatment, her family is hopeful that she will make a full recovery. The families of Lemont’s football coaches are looking to support the Banners

with Make a Difference Day, which will be held tonight in conjunction with the Lemont-Richards football games. To help offset the Banners’ medical costs, the families of Lemont’s football coaches will be taking collections during the sophomore and varsity football games. The sophomore game is slated to start at 5 p.m., and the varsity contest will follow at

approximately 7 p.m. Community members who would like to contribute to Make a Difference Day but cannot attend the games can still help. Donations may be dropped off in the Pupil Personnel Services Office at Lemont High School, 800 Porter St., from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today. The PPS Office is located inside the school’s main entrance.

Indians get back on track SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA RIVERSIDE – For six straight seasons dating back to 2007, Lemont’s football team had started the season with a win. That streak ended with a loss to Plainfield South in the 2013 opener, but the Indians got back on track with a big win over Riverside Brookfield Sept. 6. A commanding running game, complementary passing attack and a stout defense helped Lemont overcome an early 14-0 deficit for a 44-20 victory.

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Lemont’s Jimmy Kepouros has a pass intended for him broken up by Riverside Brookfield defensive back Antone Dixon.

Lemont defensive back Anthony Berta wraps up Riverside Brookfield tight end Christian Verdin during the Indians’ win Friday, Sept. 6, 2013.

Lemont’s Frank Pignone (left) and Matt Martenson (right) close in on Riverside Brookfield running back Adolfo Linares.

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Lemont’s girls volleyball team picked up a 25-10, 25-13 victory over Argo on Sept. 5. Kelly Ferguson totaled seven kills and Annette Cliff produced five digs in the win.

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Lemont junior midfielder Teodor Trifunovski cuts with the ball during practice at the Lemont Sports Complex on Wednesday.

Young Lemont team looking for leadership By SCOTT SCHMID

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Paced by a runner-up performance from Claire Gagen, the Indians came in second place at the Plainfield Central Invite Saturday. Gagen covered the 3-mile course in 19:00.55. Jorie Dybcio came in fourth in 19:05.16 and was followed in fifth by Taylor Campos (19:11.22). Gabby Voltarel was 15th and Kelly Fritz finished 26th. Lemont tallied a team score of 50, finishing behind only Lockport (31).

sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – In the early stages of the 2013 campaign, the Lemont boys soccer team has certainly shows glimpses of stardom. But whether the Indians can play that way on a consistent basis will ultimately decide their fate this fall. “We are still really young and we are still looking for some leadership,” said coach Rick Prangen. “We have four seniors starting and everybody else is either a junior or sophomore. With being young, that brings inconsistency. There are moments of really good and other moments where we are making bad, bad mistakes. “So for us, it’s can we keep progressing and can we play a full 80 minutes. We haven’t done that yet this year.” Lemont improved to 2-3-2 on the young season after Monday’s 5-0 victory over Evergreen Park, which kicked off South Suburban Conference play. Roy Delatore, who leads the team with five goals, found the back of the net twice while Kieran Ruane, Clint McCallister and John Bermele also scored. Over the weekend, the Indians hosted their own tournament and ended up tying East Aurora 2-2 in the third-place match. Earlier in the event, the squad notched a 3-1 victory over Lincoln-Way West. Lemont’s losses came in the first three matches of the year to Sandburg, St. Ignatius and Lockport, the latter two coming by a goal. “Our losses this year have all come to 3A

Conference: South Suburban Home field: Lemont Sports Complex, 131st and Bell Road, Lemont 2012 record: 15-4-4 Coach: Rick Prangen Top returners: Andrew Chialdikas sr. D Roy Delatore jr. M Teodor Trifunovski jr. F teams,” Prangen said. “All were quality opponents and we weren’t blown out in any of them. A couple of them were 50-50 games and those come down to the little things. But they were great practice for the playoffs.” The South Suburban Conference is expected to be challenging once again. The Indians lost just two matches in league play a year ago but finished as the runner-up to Bremen. “We’ve got a tough road,” Prangen said. “We have to go to Bremen, we have to go to Eisenhower and the TF-coop team (TF United) is having a good year. And we lost to Reavis last year, which was one of our two conference losses.” To reach their high goals, Prangen would like to see improvement in two areas. “First off, finishing our chances,” he said. “And then closing out games when we are up. Against East Aurora, we were up 2-0. I think it comes down to a level of mental toughness. You have to be mentally strong to close games out and we are looking for that.”

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY The Lemont boys cross country team placed 14th at the Plainfield Central Invite Saturday with a point total of 294. Lucas Heatherington topped the squad with a 31st-place finish. Brandt Connor came in 57th and Andrew Kramer was 63rd.

GIRLS SWIMMING The Indians defeated Reavis 91-79 in a dual meet on Tuesday. Bridget Doherty placed first in both the 200-yard freestyle and the 100 butterfly. Sarah Decesare won the 200 individual medley, Erin Bendle was first in the 50 and 500 freestyles and Annette Lesnicki touched the wall first in the 100 backstroke. Placing second were Erika Kubowitsch (200 freestyle) and Lesnicki (100 freestyle). Prior to topping Reavis,

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Lemont’s Blair Cremerius spikes the ball against West Aurora during the Benet Invite Saturday, Aug. 31 2013.

Lemont suffered a 101-68 loss to IMSA in a dual meet. Lesnicki won the 200 freestyle in 2:11.97 with Sarah Oprezedek coming in second. Lesnicki also captured the 100 breaststroke. Bendle placed first in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly, and Doherty won the 100 backstroke and came in second in the 100 freestyle. The 400 freestyle relay of Bendle, Doherty, Lesnicki and Anna Ignarski won in 4:16.42.

GIRLS TENNIS Lemont dropped a 3-2 decision to Richards on Monday. The Indians received both of their wins in doubles action. The team of Nicole Scholle and Bansi Padalia was victorious at No. 1 doubles and the grouping of Sam Re and Kim Aguirre won at No. 2 doubles.

GIRLS GOLF Led by a score of 40 from Bridget Lynn, the Indians knocked off Plainfield Central 198-220 in a recent dual meet.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANWAR DIHAN, HALLAH SALEH A/K/A HALAH SALEH, RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A., STATE OF ILLINOIS, ABBEY OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 028361

1208 CAMELOT LANE 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 July 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 24, 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 1208 CAMELOT LANE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-28-411024. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is lculated sidential

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mysuburbanlife.com 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. I554772 September 13, 20, 27, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.LAURENCE A. DASTYCH, MARGOT DASTYCH Defendants 10 CH 49703 26 EVERGREEN PL Lemont, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 30, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 26 EVERGREEN PL, Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-30-205030-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick single family frame home; 2 car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate

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op ty pality which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-18284. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-18284 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 028361 TJSC#: 33-17093 NOTE: Pu th Fair Debt

after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1029007. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1029007 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 49703 TJSC#: 33-19015 I558286 September 6, 13, 20, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff V. IRENA KAROBLYTE; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A.; MCCARTHY STONE MANOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 10 CH 54396 Property Address: 400 MCCARTHY ROAD UNIT 418 LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CONDOMINIUM Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-042348 (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 5, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 4, 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 400 McCarthy Road, Unit 418, Lemont, IL 60439 Permanent Index No.: 2220-440-041-1018 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)

by 9(g)(1) (g) (4). The judgment amount was $149,697.39. Sale terms for nonparties: 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, special 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. I558146 September 6, 13, 20, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.MARTYNAS STANKEVICIUS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, KEEPATAW TRAILS TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, ELIZABETH KUDRE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 20800 12808 MARIAN DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 26, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12808 MARIAN DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-33-115010-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will

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pur receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1038874. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 A File No

(312) 5500 Attorney File No. PA1038874 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 20800 TJSC#: 33-19511 I559368 September 13, 20, 27, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION 11250 ARCHER, LLC, AS SUCCESSOR TO OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HERITAGE BANK; Plaintiff, vs. LIFESCAPES@MONTEFIORI, LLC; LIFESCAPES DEVELOPMENT LLC; FIRST MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BREMEN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE UNDER THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 28, 1980 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 80-1680; KRZYMINISKI ENTERPRISES, LLC; STEFANO D. MARCHETTI, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE STEFANO D. MARCHETTI SELFDECLARATION OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 3, 2004; LOUIS G. STEPHENS; JOSEPH M. LEPORE; MICHAEL A. LEPORE; EDWARD J. KRZYMINSKI; STEPHENS FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC; ALL IN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC; LIFESCAPES PRODUCTIONS, LLC; JULIAN KRZYMINSKI; SOUTHSIDE LANDSCAPING, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNRECORD ERS AND NON CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 35459 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 12, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 7, 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 mort-

ng gaged real estate: Commonly known as 11250 Archer Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439. P.I.N. 22-14-402-003-0000, 22-14-402-013-0000, 22-23203-003-0000, 22-23-203-0040000 and 22-23-203-008-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a 28 acre commercial banquet facility. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Carly D. Berard at Plaintiff's Attorney, Rock Fusco, LLC, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 494-1000. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I557773 September 6, 13, 20, 2013

go, 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, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK (312) 444-1122 COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY I556425 DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI- August 30, Sept. 6, 13, 2013 SION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK vs. COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY NORMAN ROY; CHERYL A. ROY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVIA/K/A CHERYL ROY; STATE BANK SION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, OF COUNTRYSIDE; UNKNOWN N.A. HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NORMAN Plaintiff, ROY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS -v.AND LEGATEES OF CHERYL A. CECELIA RALLO, A/K/A CECILIA ROY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS RALLO, A/K/A CECELIA M. RALLO AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants 12 CH 029225 Defendants, 11 CH 40916 6 WOODLAND DRIVE LEMONT, IL NOTICE OF SALE 60439 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVNOTICE OF SALE EN that pursuant to a Judgment of PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVForeclosure and Sale entered in the EN that pursuant to a Judgment of above entitled cause on January Foreclosure and Sale entered in the 29, 2013 Intercounty Judicial above cause on July 10, 2013, an Sales Corporation will on Monday, agent for The Judicial Sales CorpoSeptember 30, 2013 at the hour of ration, will at 10:30 AM on October 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West 15, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chica- Corporation, One South Wacker 24 CHICAGO,

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Page 26 • LEM • Reporter/Met - Friday, September 13, 2013 poration, 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 6 WOODLAND DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-33-204003. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fe fo Abandoned Residential

including 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 tate io to th le Th

ght 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 fo in ectio d plaintiff

prope y open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclole othe than rt

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mysuburbanlife.com ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-21396. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-21396 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 029225 TJSC#: 33-16180 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. I553205 September 6, 13, 20, 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 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, October 8, 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 Th ill NOT be

funds. 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 I558024 September 6, 13, 20, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARY E. COMELLA, CARTER F. COMELLA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 13 CH 006041 1055 NORWALK ROAD 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 June 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on Ocr 10, 2013

poration, tober 10, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1055 NORWALK ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-28-302008. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment

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mysuburbanlife.com by y gage judg creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF NOIS MO GAGE

(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-19916. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-19916 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 006041 TJSC#: 33-15290 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. I549057 August 30, Sept. 6, 13, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CELESTE K. GAMBLA, FIFTH THIRD BANK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) 13 CH 06

HIGAN) Defendants 13 CH 5706 824 WARNER AVENUE 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 July 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 24, 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 824 WARNER AVENUE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-29-114014-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 1 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO POSSESSION FO

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R) TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1302652. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1302652 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 5706 TJSC#: 33-16679 I554548 September 13, 20, 27, 2013

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