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Lemont Artists Guild member Kelly Kopacz’s paintings are being displayed at the Lemont Center for the Arts during October.
Lemont Artists Guild member shares her passion for painting By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Kelly Kopacz’s thoughts often turn to her art when she is not painting. “Even if you stop for a while, your mind is always racing with new ideas of what to do,” she said. “You doodle. I’ll bring a notebook to work.” Kopacz, a member of the Lemont Artists Guild, is the featured artist for October at the Lemont Center for the Arts. Her pieces consist of acrylic paintings that use texture. “I feel like her work has a lot of passion in it and she really expresses herself in her
artwork,” said Lemont Artists Guild President Liz Popp. Kopacz said painting is a way for her to escape. “You can paint for hours and if you don’t have a clock – one time I did it and it was like ‘Oh my gosh, it’s almost twelve and I have to go to work tomorrow,’” she said. Kopacz, who grew up in Berwyn, said her passion for art started when she won a “Keep Our Town Beautiful” contest as a grade school student. “After that, all I thought about was art,” she said. “It’s weird how one thing can change everything.” Though she earned her col-
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lege degree in graphic design and business, Kopacz said her passion has always been with fine art. She joined the Lemont Artists Guild about a year-and-ahalf ago. Popp said Kopacz is an energetic and active member. “She has brought a lot of fun and spunk for our guild,” she said. Kopacz is the group’s representative to the Alliance of Fine Arts and is the editor of the Alliance’s newsletter. She is also a member of the Addison Art Guild and the Elmhurst Artists Guild. She is part of several online art communities that
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR LEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Lemont Public Library District for 2013 (2013/2014 Fiscal Year) will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend Street, Lemont, IL 60439. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Sandra Pointon, Lemont Public Library District Director at 50 E. Wend St., Lemont, IL 60439 or at (630) 257-6541. II. The Corporate and Special Purpose Property Taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $1,916,000. The proposed Corporate and Special Purpose Property Taxes to be levied for 2013 are $2,105,000. This represents a 9.80% increase over the previous year. III.The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2012 were $372,600. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public commission leases for 2013 are $384,400. This represents a 3.1% increase over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $2,288,600. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $2,489,400. This represents an 8.7% increase over the previous year. October 11, 2013 Lemont Suburban Life 6712
LEMONT – Four potential bomb threats in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A since last March have the district and local law enforcement trying to determine how to prevent future incidents. Superintendent Sue Birkenmaier said the district is concerned about the unusu-
al number of occurrences as a threat to student safety and a disruption to their education. Old Quarry Middle School Principal Bill Caron said he is worried that there are a couple of students responsible for these threats, which the schools need to take seriously each time they happened. Of the four threats, the district and the Lemont Police Department have discovered the person responsible for one
incident at Oakwood School in May. The other three were written on the bathroom wall in Old Quarry. During the district’s Board of Education meeting on Oct. 2, parent Robyn Horn said she is afraid that with the number of bomb threats, the students will stop taking them seriously. “I’m concerned with it turning into an epidemic,” she said. Caron said students are reminded of the behavior guidelines in the student handbook and code of conduct throughout the year. Lemont Police Commander Greg Smith said Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy visited each grade in Old Quarry last week to talk about the seriousness of making threats. “I think that we have been very diligent in explaining the seriousness of this event and the consequences and how the consequences can be severe,” Birkenmaier said. According to the district’s emergency response guidelines, those consequences may include suspension or expulsion. Smith said legal consequences could include an appearance in juvenile court if the student has a criminal record. More likely, the offense would result in fines and community service, he said. The district is also looking into additional security measures, Birkenmaier said. “As we are emerging from our financial difficulties ... clearly security is an area we are looking at how we can best make our investment,” she said. Security investments could include improved internal and external communication systems, additional security cameras and key card access systems. Though a majority of the bomb threats have been written on bathroom walls, Birkenmaier said the district would not put security cameras in the bathrooms. In accordance with the district’s emergency response guidelines, the building is inspected for writing and vandalism each morning, staff patrol student areas throughout the day and students are required to sign in and out of class when
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LEMONT – When Joseph O’Malley of Lemont received the letter from Municipal Collections of America, he thought it was a scam. The letter said his wife owed the Village of Lemont $13.50 for an unpaid parking ticket from 1994. O’Malley, a retired Cook County deputy sheriff, said his initial thought was “maybe this is some kind of scam to get your credit cards or something.” He went to the village hall to inquire about the letter and was told it was legitimate. Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy said the village switched to the new collection agency last year. “We just went to a company that would be a little more ag-
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Municipalities typically request his company sends out the notices after they have given the ticket recipient a chance to contest the ticket and have heard nothing, he said. When Shaughnessy heard about O’Malley’s complaint, he contacted him to see if he could resolve the issue. “I told him due to the circumstances, I would ask the administrator to dismiss it,” Shaughnessy said. Shaughnessy said he made the decision because of the unusually long time since O’Malley received the ticket. “We’ve received one or two calls for four- or five-year-old parking tickets, but not like this,” he said. O’Malley said he was very pleased that Shaughnessy took the time to personally address his complaint. “The chief was real nice and I’m glad that it worked out,” he said.
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visiting the bathroom during class time. Birkenmaier said the district is focusing on security investments it is financially capable of implementing. “Some of the things that are really good practices could require building redesign,” she said. One way Lemont police could increase its presence in the school is by receiving a federal grant for a school resource officer. According to the district, a uniformed drug education officer was present in the building during both the incidents that happened this school year. Smith said having an officer at the school full time might deter some bad behavior. The officer also would have a better understanding of the school and its students, should a similar incident occur. “It would help build a rapport, not only with the students, but with the teachers as well,” he said. In the meantime, Birkenmaier said the district has been talking to students, parents and staff about the seriousness of these threats and
March 12: Old Quarry Middle School went on a soft lockdown because of a message written on a bathroom wall saying the school would be bombed the next day. An investigation of the school turned up no credible threats. May 5: Parents were informed of a bomb threat written on the exterior of Oakwood School. Security was increased at the school for the next few days. An Old Quarry student later admitted to writing the message. Sept. 24: Old Quarry was on a soft lockdown for 30 minutes after a student saw scratched out words that looked like “school bomb.” School officials were not able to read the words but brought in investigators as a precautionary measure. Nothing out of the ordinary was found. Oct. 1: Students and staff were evacuated from Old Quarry after a bomb threat was discovered on a bathroom wall. After no bomb devices were found, students returned to the school.
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Accomplishments, events, fundraiser for local SRA The Special Olympics IlliWe are making final prepanois Outdoor Fall Festival was rations for our annual Recogheld Sept. 14 and 15 in Decatur. nition Dinner Dance Oct. 18 at Gus and Dave DeGuilio of Lem- Prairie Bluff Golf Course. It is ont competcomplimentary for ed in the golf our participants. COMMUNITY We look forward to tournament as unified getting together to VOICE partners. celebrate a memoKaren They played rable and exciting Gestautas nine holes past year. on Saturday We have reand Sunday ceived very good and were awarded a Silver Med- reviews on our Disability al for their exceptional play. Awareness Program created to On Sept. 21, the Special educate community members Olympics Volleyball Area about what it’s like to live with Tournament took place in a disability. Recently, it was Homewood/Flossmoor. Tri presented at Hadley Middle County Special Recreation As- School in Homer Glen. 17 parsociation won its games and ticipants enjoyed the program. advanced to Fall State Games Give Program Manager Kathy Oct. 26 and 27 in Rockford. The Ochromowicz a call at 815-407scores were Wolves vs. Orland, 1819 ext. 203 for more informa25-18; Wolves vs. Orland, 25- tion. 19; Wolves vs. SRJC 26-24 and Finally, I want to ask for Wolves vs. SRJC, 25-5. Wish your support for our fundraisthem luck. Our fulltime staff er. We’re selling Christmas has challenged our Special wreaths and table decorations Olympics team to a match on during October. The fresh cut Oct. 22 – should be interesting! items are supplied to us by a And the Knights of Columbus grower who practices sustainwill face off against the team on ably. Don’t miss out. They are Oct. 29. It is an action-packed reasonably priced and sales time of year for the Wolves! help us continue our good work. It’s not too late to sign up for For more info, call Brenda at Tri County SRA’s Pilgrim Rock 815-407-1819 ext. 201. The deadDance Nov. 15. A tradition- line to place an order is Oct. 25 al Thanksgiving feast will be and orders can be picked up at served and dancing after din- our office between Nov. 25 and ner will offer the opportunity 27. Hope you can help. to work off those calories right Karen Gestautas is the pubaway! It will be held at the Romeoville Rec Center. If you’re lic information coordinator for interested, give us a call and the Tri County Special Recreregister now. ation Association
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Lemont resident Mary Wheatley was surprised by the presentation of her son’s first firefighter jacket on Sept. 28 at her home.
Lemont resident Mary Wheatley, mother of fallen Chicago firefighter Christopher Wheatley, received a wonderful surprise when her son’s first firefighter jacket was presented to her Sept. 28 at her home by members of the Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Police Department, Lemont Police Department and Illinois State Troopers. We commend this lovely gesture honoring the mother of a son lost in service. Scott Collis, a radar meteorologist with Argonne National Laboratory, was recently named one of Popular Science magazine’s “Brilliant 10” for his climate and meteorology research. Congratulations to Collis for this exciting professional recognition.
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know that many folks will try, but believing that the vacuum cleaner solves every problem, will eventually use it, unaware that mercury will vaporize and pass right through any vacuum’s filter and go into the home’s air to be inhaled by the family. We hope that the relatively few Americans who made out financially on contracts with Chinese factories to manufacture CFLs for us will show some remorse when thousands of Americans develop central nervous system impairments from inhaling mercury into their lungs.
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I’m confused. Our larger washrooms now with the high toilets and the hand rails are those for people with disabilities, or for families who don’t want to take the time to use the regular stall? I can’t tell you how many times I have been cut off, with a mother and a child, as I’m trying to make my way to the back of the washroom where the bathroom stall for people with disabilities is supposed to be. Why that has been pushed to the back of most washrooms, I don’t understand. But it seems like it’s no longer a bathroom stall for people with disabilities, it’s a bathroom stall for people with families and children in tow, and I have to wait longer for that space while everybody goes ahead of me. Soon it will be illegal to sell any light bulb except the compact fluorescents that contain mercury. Eventually all homes will use these CFLs in all their light fixtures. When a CFL stops working, we hope that the resident will take it to a recycling center, but today’s busy citizens could be too busy and will throw it in the trash. And when more CFLs are dropped and break, will the special cleanup procedure be followed? We
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OBITUARIES JOHN M. MASON Johnny Mason, age 48, of Lemont, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013, at home, of natural causes. Preceded in death by his father, James; beloved uncle, Deacon Ed Perini; borthers, Jimmy and Martin; sister, Mary; sister-in-law, Kelly; and loving aunts and uncles. Survived by his mother, Marilyn; a daughter, Jeanne Boenzi; a sister; 5 brothers; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a kind-hearted, free spirited person, who enjoyed watching ESPN, and expecially loved pro football, and long nature walks. Services will be held privately. Information: www.markeiwiczfh.com or 630-257-6363
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District 113A considers leasing Central School By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – A committee to determine future uses of Central School is suggesting Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A lease the vacant building. During an Oct. 2 Board of Education meeting, committee chair and board member Patrick Kerrigan said the Lemont Park District has expressed interest in renting the space.
“Representatives from The Lemont Park District recently attended a meeting with 113A representatives to gather information regarding a leasing opportunity at the site of Central School,” Lemont Park District Board President Pat Sexton said in a statement. “The district is currently analyzing this opportunity and deciphering if this would be a good fit for the Park District.” The District 113A Board
suggested using a short term lease in case the district requires use of the building in the future. Kerrigan said the committee will consult with a lawyer to determine the rental rate. Kerrigan also reported the cost to repair the school’s gym roof may be less than initially estimated. He said a roofer inspected the roof and determined it may only need repairs instead
8POLICE BLOTTER 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.
Battery Anthony Demma, 37, of 10 Ruffled Feathers Drive, was charged with battery and criminal damage to property after an incident at 9:19 a.m. Sept. 23 in the zero block of Ruffled Feathers Drive.
Domestic battery Jessica Talerico, 40, of 12743 Dunmoor Drive, was charged with domestic battery after an incident at 1:52 p.m. Oct. 6 in the 12700 block of Dunmoor Drive.
Stolen property Julie Lafevre, 44, of 11220 First St., Mokena, was charged with possession of stolen property, driving while license suspended and failure to signal when required after a traffic stop at 2:08 a.m. Oct. 4 at State and 127th streets.
Drug paraphernalia A juvenile was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident on Oct. 3 in the zero block of Norton Avenue.
Fishing without license A juvenile was charged with no fishing license on Oct. 6 in the zero block of Ruffled
of replacement. “The roofer said it was in very good condition for its age,” Kerrigan said. The district’s initial estimate to replace the roof was $150,000, but the roofer gave an estimate of $5,700 to $5,800 to complete more minor repairs, Kerrigan said. The board advised the committee to obtain other estimates and determine whether it would be more cost effective to replace the roof.
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DUI • Elizabeth Capra, 24, of 11S435 Downers Drive, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage after an incident at 2:08 a.m. Sept. 23 in the 300 block of Lemont Street. • Cory Robinson, 42, of 403 Lemont St., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, leaving the scene of an accident, obstructing a police officer and failure to reduce speed to avoid accident after an incident at 11 p.m. Oct. 4 in the 200 block of Cass Street. • Paul Tisoncik, 46, of 16700 Karen Spring, Lockport, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage after a traffic stop at 3:36 a.m. Oct. 5 at Archer Avenue and Oak Tree Drive.
License violations • Ubaldo Castaneda, 43, of 1924 S. Ridgeland Ave., Berwyn, was charged with driving while license revoked and speeding after a traffic stop at 12:07 p.m. Oct. 2 in the 15700 block of New Avenue. • Joseph Martinez, 28, of 2056 Wheatfield Drive, Romeoville, was charged with driving while license suspended, no proof of
insurance and driving without lights when required after a traffic stop at 11:44 a.m. Oct. 3 at Archer Avenue and State Street. • Ensy Cardinas, 25, of 1107 Charlesworth Ave., Joliet, was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding after a traffic stop at 4:46 p.m. Oct. 5 in the 15700 block of New Avenue.
Disorderly conduct • A juvenile was charged with disorderly conduct Oct. 1 in the 1200 block of Pendleton Drive. • Todd Eggers, 49, of 16 Norton Ave., was charged with disorderly conduct after an incident at 6:17 p.m. Oct. 3 in the zero block of Norton Avenue.
Theft • A juvenile was charged with retail theft in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue. • A Silver Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol was stolen from a vehicle on Oct. 5 in the zero block of Ruffled Feathers Drive. • A Samsung Galaxy S4 cell phone was stolen between 7 a.m. Oct. 4 and 3:49 p.m. Oct. 6 from a backpack on a school bus.
Trespass • A vehicle was entered and personal property interfered with between 11:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 7 a.m. Oct. 5 in a garage in the zero block of Pine Needles Drive.
Pet vaccines available Monday in Lemont LEMONT – SPAY ILLINOIS is hosting a low cost pet vaccine clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at All Critter Grooming, 1120 State St., according to a news release from the organization. The clinic will offer vaccines for rabies, bordetella, lyme, leptospirosis and FeLV, heartworm screenings and microchipping. No appointments are necessary. For more information, call 877-475-7729.
Metra commuter permits on sale Saturday LEMONT – Permitted parking spots for the Metra parking lot will be on sale starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Lemont Village Hall, 418 Main St. Permits will be sold on a firstcome, first-served basis and are available in increments of three, six or nine months or a full year. Commuters also can return unused valid quarterly parking permits for a refund. Visit lemont.il.us for a list of prices and application.
Lemont resident named CFO at New Lenox hospital LEMONT – John Krepps of Lemont has been chosen as the new senior vice president and chief financial officer at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, according to a hospital news release. In his new role, he will assume responsibilities for portfolio management, real estate and special strategic projects and continue to oversee all financial operations, materials management and business intelligence.
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LEMONT – Eighteen Lemont High School seniors have been designated as Prairie State Scholars and 55 were awarded “Beat the Spread” honors for their work on April’s Prairie State Achievement Exam. In order to be named a Prairie State Scholar, students must score in the “Exceeds” level on the reading, mathematics and science portions of the test. The Prairie State Scholars are Alexandra Albrecht, Ann Baillie, Jimmy Chakkalakel, Nicholas Ciofalo, Austin Economos, Jarrod Hanson, Lucas Heatherington, Katherine Klein, Andrew Kramer, Zachary Krepps, Erika Kubowitsch, Morgan Micetich, Andrew Miller, Margaret Rogers, Elaine Saucedo, Kevin Trojak, Anna Zechel and Joseph Ziebell. “Beat the Spread” recognizes students who achieved a better than anticipated score on the ACT portion of the exam, compared to their results on the PLAN test they took as
sophomores. “Beat the Spread” honorees include Sara Andreas, Michelle Awad, Abigail Baffoe, Atri Bathani, Nicholas Brown, Kelsey Cetnarowksi, Juan Dasco, John Dement, Daniel Dowiarz, Emily Durham, Elizabeth Forzley, Taylor Gabouer, Matthew Gagen, Matthew Grzeda, Wayne Hardy, Lucas Heatherington, Connor Holzner, John Hopkins, Katherine Klein, Chase Kobilca, Kyle Kozlowski, Zachary Krepps, Luke Krisciunas, Erika Kubowitsch, Troy Kucharski, Ingrid Lejins, Kevin Lindgren, Bridget Lynn, Lauriel Machowski-Lucka, Peter Marzano, Morgan Micetich, Alyssa Minnicino, Michael Mlady, Marissa Moleterno, Matthew Monaco, Christian Moy, Katherine O’Connor, Austin Parduhn, Rebecca Peraino, Alexander Pesole, Zofia Remiasz, Margaret Rogers, Marek Sandrzyk, Steven Schwartz, Christopher Serpe, Charles Stahurski, Adam Strube, Dakota Styles, Jake Terrazas, Bethany Timm, Periklis Tounas, Kevin Trojak, Robert Turza, David Tuscher and Frank Vrchota.
8BULLETIN BOARD BOLINGBROOK 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. 15th Annual Citizens Against Abuse (Take Back the Night) Rally and March, 5 p.m. Thursday, DuPage Township Levy Center, 251 Canterbury Drive, Bolingbrook. Speak out against domestic violence and help to educate the community on the variety of services available. There will be a self defense demonstration and Will County State Attorney James Glasgow will speak. For information, visit takebackthenight.org. Teen Movie Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook.
Join the Fountaindale Public Library on Fridays for a Teen Movie. Watch a movie in the Vortex with friends. All movies rated PG-13 and below. Contact the Vortex for movie title information. For grades 6 to 12. For information, call 630-685-4199. Heart Haven Hustle, 8 a.m. Sunday, The Promenade, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. There will be a CARA certified 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Walk. Registration is $30 for the run and $12 for the walk. An optional breakfast buffet at Bar Louie will follow. Cost is $7. For information, visit hearthavenoutreach.org. Knitter’s & Crochet Nest Drop In, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. For information, visit fountaindale.org. See BULLETIN BOARD, page 15
• BULLETIN BOARD BURR RIDGE 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.
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 Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, All Critter Grooming, 1120 State St., Lemont. Rabies vaccines, distemper combo, Bordetella and more at reduced cost. This is a walk-in clinic; no appointment necessary. Cash and Visa, Mastercard, and Discover debit or credit cards are accepted. Please, no personal checks. This clinic is open to everyone. No residency or income restrictions apply. For information, call 877-475-7729 or email info@spayillinois.org. 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 708-403-7858. Bingo at the Lithuanian World Center, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th Street, Lemont. A variety of pull-tabs 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
ROMEOVILLE Coffee with the Mayor, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Gives residents the opportunity to discuss Village issues with the mayor in a less formal setting than Village Board meetings. For information, visit www.romeoville.org.
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WILLOW SPRINGS Willow Springs Senior Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Senior/Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Call Dolores Nedved at 708-839-5696 or Jean Mrkacek at 708-839-1491.
WOODRIDGE Woodridge Toastmasters Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Woodridge Resource Center, 8274 Janes Ave., Woodridge. Call Tracy Hodge, 630-357-3278. Columbus Day Hayrides, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Monday, Community Center Parking Lot, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge. Take some time on this school holiday for a bit of fall fun! Get the family or group together and enjoy a hayride through some of the neighborhoods and parks of Woodridge. This ride will entertain all ages. Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0910, 6 p.m. Monday, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St., Woodridge. For information, call Barb at 630-724-1209. Woodridge Rotary Club, noon Tuesday, Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. For information, call John Carey at 630960-5417 or visit www.woodridgerotary.org.
Our biggest sale ever-10-90% off Sale Oct 18-19th Hours: Friday, 10/18 10-5pm, Saturday 10/19 9-3pm Letterman Jackets - Buy your letterman jacket during the sale and get $10 off towards your next school apparel purchase, excludes clearance items School Apparel - Buy one get one at 25% off (of lesser value) excludes gym apparel Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 10% of every pink purchase will be donated to the Susan G. Koman Cancer Foundation.
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WHERE: Benedictine University, fifth floor of Kindlon Hall of Learning, 5700 College Road, Lisle WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday COST & INFO: Free; www.ben.edu/komechakartgallery, 630-829-6320 The new Fr. Michael E. Komechak, O.S.B., Art Gallery is a highlight of a campus open house at Benedictine University. Named in honor of the late monk who amassed the large collection, the gallery features works in diverse media by locally and internationally recognized artists. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Several other exhibits will be open.
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COLUMBUS DAY HAYRIDES WHERE: Community Center parking lot, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge WHEN: 1:15 to 2 p.m. or 2 to 2:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 COST & INFO: $2 resident, $3 nonresident; www.woodridgeparks. org, 630-353-3300 To view Woodridge’s scenic neighborhoods, skip the car and see the sights on a hayride. The Woodridge Park District will present Columbus Day Hayrides so that kids and families alike can spend the holiday Monday cruising the town in old-fashioned style. All ages are welcome on the ride, but children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required.
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WHERE: Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 COST & INFO: Free; sign up in Fitness Center or call Connie Laidlaw for details at 630-9292406; www.ymcachicago.org/indianbound ary October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Downers Grove’s Indian Boundary YMCA will honor those touched by the disease with a 5K Walk/Run. The informal event is free, but donations will be accepted for the American Cancer Society and the Indian Boundary YMCA Annual Campaign. All participants are encouraged to wear pink.
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WHERE: Central Park, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook WHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday COST & INFO: Free admission; www.obparks.org/hauntedforest, 630-990-4233 The Haunted Forest created by the Oak Brook Park District plans a new preview day for the expanded Haunted Maze. Other attractions are hayrides through Central Park, a pumpkin patch, crafts, bounce house, fireside stories, children’s games, face painting and concessions. Many activities are free. The daylight maze preview is from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, costs $5, and scary scenes will be subdued for younger visitors.
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Great Mediterranean food at Greek Islands LOMBARD – My first reaction upon entering the Greek Islands restaurant on a recent rainy, chilly evening was, “Wow, this place is popular.” The wide, brightly lit entryway just inside the front door opened up to several friendly looking dining rooms, each three-quarters full or more. As we were led to our table, my companion and I were amazed at the number of people who chose to venture out to the restaurant on 22nd Street despite the unpleasant weather. We soon found out why. Greek Islands combines great ethnic food, the professionalism to match any chain restaurant, and the charm and attentiveness of a high-quality local eatery. My knowledge of Greek cuisine beyond gyros was limited, but my companion pointed out a few options that sounded delicious. We shared a delectable appetizer of pork skewers (the provided lemon wedges really brought out the meat’s flavor), and then spent a good 15 minutes trying to decide between all the appealing options. Greek Islands had a “Create a Combo” menu section that ultimately helped us come to a decision. I selected the moussaka (baked eggplant and ground meat casserole) and the loukaniko (sausage flavored with orange rind). My companion chose the spinach cheese pie and the dolmades – stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, ground meat and herbs. The combos were served with a potato side baked in olive oil, lemon and oregano. Everything was tasty, but we each had a favorite. The moussaka had so many layers of flavor, I could easily see myself making a full meal of it on a future visit. My companion really enjoyed the spinach cheese pie, which stuffs filo dough with spinach and feta cheese. We’d earlier seen a server
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ABOVE: The pork skewers at Greek Islands restaurant make for a tasty appetizer. RIGHT: The spinach cheese pie (left) and the dolmades – To see more photos from Greek stuffed grape leaves – are two of the options on the combo menu. Islands, find this story online at PlanitLife.com/mysterydiner bring a giant tray of desserts we were more than pleased to another table; he noticed us eyeing the selection and advised us to save room. We did, and it was well worth it. You get to inspect about 15 different options on the tray, including expected choices such as tiramisu and baklava, a very enticing three-layer chocolate pie, and some more exotic dishes. I didn’t catch the names of the selections that my dining companion and I chose, but
– after we traded plates. We each preferred the dish the other had chosen. The service at Greek Islands is truly outstanding. My water glass was never empty, plates were removed promptly when empty, and we were offered more bread and drinks at regular intervals. Somehow, they manage this attentiveness without giving the impression that they’re trying to rush you
out the door, which is a neat trick. I’m still not ready to call myself an expert on Greek cuisine, but I’m definitely looking forward to continuing my education at Greek Islands.
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Greek Islands Where: 300 E. 22nd St., Lombard Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday Dress code: Casual Info: 630-932-4545, www. greekislands.net
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 Wine Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Autre Monde Cafe, 6727 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. For information, call 708-775-8122 or visit www.autremondecafe.net.
THURSDAY, OCT. 10 End of Summer Patio Party at Carlucci, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterield Road, Downers Grove. Featuring 16 unique craft beers, wide-ranging wine selection and a full dinner buffet of Italian favorites. One of Chicago’s top cover bands, Soda, will perform. Cost is $20 and includes buffet and 3 drink tickets. No RSVP needed. For information, call 630-512-0990 or visit www. carluccirestaurant.com. Brookfield Jazz Society, 7 p.m. Thursday, The Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookield. All meetings start at 7 p.m. with live music starting at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10: Frank Slabinak - Jazz in Dutch; Oct. 17: Free and Easy Night. For information, visit www.brookieldjazz.org. La Grange Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to
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THEATER GREAT TO TEACH ACTING WHEN: 14 sessions between Oct. 19 and Nov. 10 WHERE: 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs COST & INFO: Theatre of Western Springs offers Studio, a free class in acting for people 18 and older, who want to join the acting company. It will be taught by TWS Artistic Director Rick Snyder (shown), who was born in Elmhurst and resides in Wheaton. Among his many credits, Snyder is a longtime Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member, and has directed at Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Studio graduates buy a pro-rated season subscription to be eligible for casting by the non-audition troupe, celebrating its 85th season. To register for Studio, call Joan Szeremeta at 708-246-4043, ext. 1, or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com. Studio is open to all experience levels. 1 p.m. Thursday, Village Hall Parking Lot, 53 South La Grange Rd, La Grange. For information, call 708387-7550.
FRIDAY, OCT. 11 Live Entertainment at Antonio’s, Friday and Saturday, Antonio’s Ristorante, 701 Hillgrove, LaGrange. In celebration of their 25th Anniversary, Antonio’s in LaGrange will feature live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights in October. Enjoy food and wine specials available all month also. Call 708-579-9191 for details.
SATURDAY, OCT. 12 Safety Town Safe Trick or Treating, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, The Depot/ Safety Town Village, 511 S. York Road, Elmhurst. Free candy, prizes, face painting, pumpkins, food and more. Come dressed in your costume for Halloween if you like and bring a goody bag. For information, email mmcnamara@epd.org. As Good as Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois at Happy Barkery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street, Downers Grove. Meet As Good as Gold volunteers and their rescued
golden retrievers, and learn about these wonderful animals, volunteer opportunities and their adoption procedures. For information, visit www.happydogbarkery.com. Voices From Beyond Haunted Tours, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Start at Elmhurst College’s Mill Theater, 251 Walter Street, Elmhurst. Join former criminal investigator Ray Johnson and paranormal investigators Kirsten Tillman and Beth Shields, as they take you on a guided tour of Elmhurst’s spookier side. Cost is $20 per person. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Free parking available at the Municipal Parking on Adelaide, approximately 2 blocks east of tour start location, and on street. For information and reservations, visit www.VoicesFromBeyondTours.com. Downtown Downers Grove Market, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Main Street Train Station South Parking Lot, off of Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. For information, visit www. ymcachicago.org/indianboundary/ pages/special-events.
SUNDAY, OCT. 13 Get Ready: Auditions for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” Sunday
MONDAY, OCT. 14 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, OCT. 15 Duo of Petra van Nuis and Larry Harris, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookield. No cover charge and no minimum. For information, visit www.saltcreekwinebar.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16 Wine Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Autre Monde Cafe, 6727 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. For information, call 708-775-8122 or visit www.autremondecafe.net.
THURSDAY, OCT. 17 La Grange Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Village Hall Parking Lot, 53 South La Grange Rd, La Grange. For information, call 708387-7550.
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Music This Week at Fitzgerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Tickets available at TicketWeb and FitzGerald’s. Wednesday: The SideBar Sessions with Peter Lerner Quartet, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation (Jazz); Friday: Cole DeGenova & the People’s Republic, Soul Vendor, Golden, Swamp Heat, 8:30 p.m., $10 (TW) (Rock); Oct. 12: Kevin Welch, 7 p.m., $15 TW (Roots); The Bad Examples, 9 p.m., $10 TW (Rock); Elisa Grace, 8 p.m., $10, TW (Roots); Sunday: Jazz Community Big Band, 6 p.m. (Doors at 5), $10 ($5 for 17 and under) (Jazz). For information, visit www. itzgeraldsnightclub.com. “Broken Fences” at 16th Street Theater, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 26, 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th Street, Berwyn. Written by Steven Simoncic, this play focuses on two neighboring couples, one black and one white, in Chicago’s gentrifying Garield Park. Named “Best Emerging Theater 2013” in Chicago Magazine. General admission is $18 each with group pricing available. Performances times are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge Thursday, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Thursday: Open Mic Blues Jam (free); Friday: Pistol Pete Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 cover); Saturday: Mike Wheeler Blues Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 cover). For information, visit www. HarlemAvenueLounge.com or call 708-484-3610.
and Monday, Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond, Westmont. Open casting call for annual holiday production on December 15. Open to children 5 years and older, teens up to 15 and adults of all ages and will consist of cold readings from the script. Toddlers 3-5 years of age are also needed, but will not audition; please contact PVPN if you are interested in having your child in the show. Auditions will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 13 and 7 p.m. Oct. 14 with possible callback at 7 p.m. Oct. 17. For information, call 630-963-5252 or visit www.pvpn.weebly.com. Happy Dog Barkery’s Annual Scavenger Hunt, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street, Downers Grove. Solve clues, questions and riddles for treats and prizes. The cost to enter is $8 per dog, and pre-registration is required. Check in from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the clue sheet and then follow the trail through downtown Downers Grove. Various business and rescue groups will be participating. To register, call Happy Dog Barkery at 630-512-0822 or email Felecia@happydogbarkery. com. “Turn of Phrase” Art Exhibit, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy Street, Riverside. This show, on display through Nov. 16, brings together all new work of Chicago-based artists Dianna Frid and Allison Wade. Both artists have backgrounds in iber and material studies. Their work evokes questions about the language of sculpture, and the sculpture of language. For information, visit www. riversideartscenter.com.
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Bostic, Greene are Bears linebackers in waiting By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@shawmedia.com Jon Bostic and Khaseem Greene entered the NFL together at the same position with the same team. They take extra reps after practice together and, on gamedays, they take a lap around the field a couple hours before kickoff. “I think it was before the preseason game, I saw him taking a lap. I’m like ‘all right, let me add that to my [routine],’ so I started running with him and next thing we know, we do it every game,” Greene said. From when they were drafted through the preseason, Bostic and Greene – especially Bostic – received plenty of media attention and then playing time. Since the season has start-
ed, though, neither has played a single defensive snap, and they’re keeping each other company as the future Bears linebackers. “It’s pretty simple. We both came in as rookies, came in as linebackers. We pretty much just do everything together,” Greene said. The two first met at the scouting combine in Indianapolis and roomed together in a hotel when first arriving in Chicago. In the preseason opener, Bostic returned an interception for a touchdown and Greene led the team with five tackles, including one for a loss. They exploded on the scene in August, but don’t have to rush their development in the fall with veterans D.J. Williams and James Anderson ahead of them, so they can learn the ropes together.
“We hang out a lot. It helps us with football as well as developing a friendship with one another,” Bostic said. “He knows when I’m out there, there may be one thing I may not remember and he remembers. … You start to learn how each other is and helping our game because we’re growing together.” They understand the linebacker importance of the position in Chicago, but avoid thinking about the fact that they’re next. “We never think about that. We definitely don’t talk about it,” Greene said. “Knowing this team in particular is traditionally known for having great linebackers. With us being young guys and being draft picks, everybody might see us going into that role in the future. “Right now, all we can wor-
ry about is knowing our assignments in case somebody goes down and knowing special teams inside and out. … We both know that there’s a tradition of great linebackers playing here, it’s a privilege for us to be here. It’s special.” The future almost came sooner for Bostic, who started at middle linebacker throughout the preseason, but now cameras don’t swarm him after practice, something he said he doesn’t notice. “One thing I really learned about [Bostic] is that he’s down to earth, a humble dude,” Greene said. “Some guys get drafted high and some guys get a little of the spotlight. When he tells you that [the media] doesn’t bother him, none of those things really bother him. … It’s good to see how guys can be humble in success.”
Bostic has noticed a similar quality about Greene during their extensive time together. “You see most guys, if they win some of the awards he won, Defensive Player of the Year for the Big East two years in a row, their head is up here,” Bostic said, pointing to the sky. “For [Greene] to come in and still work like he’s a guy trying to make the team, it blows my mind sometimes.” They don’t know everything about each other, though. When Greene joked that hundreds of his Twitter followers tweet at him asking to get Bostic on Twitter, the second-round pick interrupted. “I just got on yesterday,” he said. “I didn’t even know he was on!” Greene responded.
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Alex Smith. He faces Denver during Romo’s bye week. 5. Matt Ryan (20.4): Something is not right with Atlanta, but Ryan’s fantasy numbers have been consistent. The Falcons are off this week. Consider Andy Dalton for your No. 2 (at Buffalo). 6. Andrew Luck (18.6): We stand corrected about the Colts and Luck. They’ve beaten Seattle and San Francisco, and they are for real. The Colts are off during week eight when Pittsburgh travels to Oakland. Consider Pryor or Roethlisberger. 7. Matthew Stafford (19): Because Stafford has an injury history, you will need a solid backup. Avoid Eli Manning and Colin Kaepernick due to a common bye week (9). 8. Tom Brady (14): Although his current points per game don’t warrant a roster spot, we feel there will be improved production. Have
a backup plan just in case. Consider Sam Bradford. 9. Phillip Rivers (22.4) He is the third-leading scorer among QBs, but many fantasy owners still have their doubts. The recommendation would be to believe the trends and make him your starter. Pair him with Eli or Geno Smith. 10. Robert Griffin III (18): Griffin is susceptible to injury, so be sure to pair with someone like Can Newton, Alex Smith or Russell Wilson. 11. Cam Newton (13.6): It’s been a weird year for Newton: one great week and four stinkers. Might be a good “buy-low” option. 12. Michael Vick (24.2 in 4.25 games)/Nick Foles (26.7 in .75 games): One of these guys will score some points, but we get the funny feeling that the starter is going to be a weekly guessing game, at least for a while. Wilson, Smith or Joe Flacco are options.
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Five weeks into the season, injuries are beginning to mount. If you play in a 12-team league or larger, an injury to your starting quarterback can greatly diminish your shot at a title. If you have an unreliable backup, your season might be over. The injury bug already has bitten some quarterbacks: Michael Vick and Jake Locker are temporarily sidelined and Brian Hoyer is out for the season. Matt Schaub and Christian Ponder are in danger of losing their starting jobs. Expect more drama as the season unfolds. Although your waiver wire probably has been picked clean of all running backs with a pulse, there still may be some good quarterbacks available. If you want to contend for a fantasy
championship, you’d be wise to have a back-up plan at QB. Fantasy footballs top 12 starting quarterbacks and possible backup strategies: 1. Peyton Manning (31.8 ppg): Manning has been incredibly durable, so if your No. 2 quarterback is someone like Tony Romo, you should be looking to trade him for a solid position player. The perfect backup for Manning is Terrelle Pryor. The Broncos’ bye is week 9 when the Raiders play the Eagles. 2. Drew Brees (23.8): Pair Brees with Ryan Tannenhill of Miami. He faces Buffalo during the Saints bye week (seven). 3. Aaron Rodgers (22.3): The Packers already had their bye and Rodgers has a very limited injury history. Consequently, you might be tempted to pair Rodgers with the Packers’ second stringer, Seneca Wallace. The problem
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Lemont’s Josh Rogers (left) and Mike Gasienica pressure Hillcrest quarterback Devonta Brewer in the backfield during Friday’s win in the home finale.
Lemont closes home slate with big win By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – With a 1-3 record after four weeks, the thought of having to run the table to again reach the postseason would have been a daunting one for Lemont. So the Indians took a one step at a time approach, and after Friday’s 41-6 victory over Hillcrest, the squad has clawed their way back to the .500 mark. “The big thing we’ve talked about the last few weeks is going 1-0 each week and not
Lemont 41 Hillcrest 6 Lemont top performers Passing: Chris Thompson 6-for-11, 52 yards, TD Rushing: Julio Aleman 16-84, 2 TDs; Michael Larkins 6-24, 2 TDs Receiving: Larkins 2-25; Jimmy Kepouros 2-7; Matt Monaco 1-16, TD Defense: Anthony Berta 7 tackles, INT; Jacob Pack INT looking ahead,” said Lemont coach Eric Michaelsen. “It can be daunting if you look at it
and say you have to win five games in a row.” The next challenge for Lemont comes in the form of a Thornton Fractional North team that is better then its 2-4 record would indicate. This also marks the first of three straight road games to close out the regular season. “TF North is incredibly talented,” the coach said. “They have led in the third quarter in all four of their losses. They’ve got skill kids that are as good as any skill kids in the conference. And they’ve got really good size.”
The Indians saw all phases of the game come together in their home finale. Most importantly, Lemont did not give the ball away while generating five Hillcrest turnovers. “I hope they saw that if they work hard, good things will happen,” Michaelsen said of his players. “And they are starting to gain some trust in each other.” Julie Aleman and Michael Larkins paced the offense with two rushing touchdowns apiece while quarterback Chris Thompson connected with Matt Monaco for a 16-
yard score. Senior kicker Madeleine McPartland also went 3-for-3 in extra points. “The defense and special teams did a good job setting the offense up with good field position,” Michaelsen said, “and we were able to take advantage of that. “Defensively, we just gave up one big play and Hillcrest has some kids who are explosive. It’s still a work in progress and we are still using different combinations of kids but Friday was a good step for the defense.”
Impact: One of many
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Chris Thompson
Jimmy Kepouros
Position: Quarterback Year: Sophomore Impact: Stepping in under
Position: Wide receiver Year: Junior Impact: In an offense that is primarily known for running the football, this junior has become a major threat on the outside. Switching from running back to wide receiver, Kepouros leads the Indians with his 26 catches for 355 yards and three scores. He also tops the squad with his
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Lemont linebacker Josh Rogers (middle) pressures the Hillcrest quarterback in Friday’s home win. Rogers has emerged as one of the Indians’ top defensive players this fall. 24.8-yard average on kick returns and has tallied 56 rushing yards and a score.
Josh Rogers Position: Linebacker Year: Sophomore
center after halftime in Week 1, this sophomore now has a firm grasp on the job. A dual-threat quarterback, Thompson is second on the Indians with his 230 rushing yards and has also completed 60 of 116 passes for 718 yards and five touchdowns this fall.
LEFT: Lemont’s Jimmy Kepouros stays inbounds on a sideline pass in the Indians’ 41-6 win over Hillcrest on Friday. Kepouros has given Lemont’s run-heavy offense a threat in the passing game. RIGHT: Lemont quarterback Chris Thompson (left) hands off to running back Michael Larkins in Friday’s home game against Hillcrest. Thompson took over the starting role in Week 2.
South Suburban Blue Team W-L Conf. W-L
Bremen 5-1 4-0 Oak Forest 4-2 3-1 Lemont 3-3 2-1 TF South 3-3 1-2 TF North 2-4 1-2 Tinley Park 2-4 1-2 Hillcrest 0-6 0-4 East Suburban Catholic Team W-L Conf. W-L
Benet 6-0 3-0 Joliet Catholic 5-1 3-1 Notre Dame 5-1 2-1 Marist 4-2 3-1 Nazareth 4-2 2-2 St. Patrick 3-3 1-2 St. Viator 3-3 1-3 Carmel 1-5 1-3 Marian 2-4 0-4
WEEKEND WATCH Lemont at Thornton Fractional North When: 6:45 p.m. today Where: 755 Pulaski Road, Calumet City 2013 records: Lemont 3-3 (2-1 SSB); TF North 2-4 (1-2 SSB) Outlook: Lemont climbed its way back to the .500 mark with a 41-6 win over Hillcrest Friday in the Indians’ regular season home finale. Needing wins in at least two of the next three games to reach the postseason, and possibly all three depending on playoff points, Lemont will first square off against South Suburban Blue for Thornton Fractional North. The Meteors have lost three games in a row after a 2-1 start, including a 4935 setback to Tinley Park in week six. The squad has struggled most on the defensive end, yielding an average of 30.2 points per game. Lemont enters the game averaging 32 points per game in its last three contests.
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young players on the Indians’ defense, this linebacker is having quite the fall for Lemont. Topping the team with five sacks, the 6-foot-3, 175-pounder has also totaled 21 solo tackles and 14 assists to go along with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery on the season.
Every football season brings with it change as former players graduate and new names gain recognition for their exploits on the fields. From a junior contributing for the first time to underclassmen making big impacts, these breakout players are helping Lemont achieve this season.
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Friday night sights
Lemont’s varsity football team charges down the track on its way to the field prior to last Friday’s home finale. SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA
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Clifford Miklos mans the grill and cooks up some Italian sausage during Lemont’s home football game on Friday, the last home game of the regular season.
LEMONT – Last Friday marked Week 6 of the football regular season. Though there are still three regular season games left on the schedule, Week 6 marked the home finale for Lemont.
The Indians celebrated senior night for players and cheerleaders, the band performed for the home crowd, the concession stand workers fired up the grill for perhaps the last time, and the football team made its customary entrance from the school to the field for the final time this regular season.
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Behind Bridget Lynn’s 82, Lemont’s girls golf team posted a score of 356 to place third at its own Class AA regional tournament on Wednesday. The Indians advanced as a team to Monday’s Homewood-Flossmoor sectional at Coyote Run Golf Course. Laura Ringo (87), Emma Houran (93) and Stephanie Eby (94) also counted to Lemont’s team score. Katie Atherton and Jacque Desmond also played for the Indians at Broken Arrow Golf Course.
BOYS GOLF Lemont senior Ben Groselak shot a 74 to advance out of the Indians’ Class 3A regional on Tuesday.
As a team, the Indians fell just four shots short of qualifying for the sectional, instead settling for fourth place with a stroke total of 312. Lockport (308) grabbed the third and final team spot.
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Lemont’s Emma Houran tees off Wednesday at Lemont’s regional tournament. Houran and the Indians advanced to the sectional tournament as a team.
He will be joined at the sectional by junior Matt Groebe (77) and senior Joe Ziebell (79).
Lemont defeated Tinley Park 4-2 in South Suburban Blue conference action on Tuesday. The squad had dropped a 2-0 decision to Metea Valley a day earlier. Previously, the Indians beat Lincoln-Way North 2-1 on Saturday.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Lemont beat Bremen 25-12, 25-17 on Tuesday as Cara Howell totaled five kills and Natalie Schwem contributed 11 assists.
Behind four kills from Howell and six assists from Katy Klein, the Indians defeated Oak Forest 25-13, 25-20 on Oct. 3.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Lemont came in 12th place at the St. Charles North Invite Saturday with a point total of 308. Gabby Voltarel topped the Indians with her 28th-place finish in 19:22.2 and was followed by Taylor Campos in 34th-place in a clocking of 19:43.4. Also competing were Bridget Kunkel (73rd), Cassidy Nyenhuis (83rd), Lauren Siston (94th) and Clare Rachwalski (95th).
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Lemont finished in 23rd place at the St. Charles North Invite
on Saturday. Chris Konicki led the team with his 111th-place showing in 17:23.3. Andrew Kramer (134th), Peter DeBiase (145th), Conner Brandt (146th), Andrew Trick (147th), Evan Ganzer (148th) and Simon Batistich (151st) also ran.
GIRLS TENNIS Lemont cruised to a 5-0 win over Bremen Monday. Lisa Gawron at No. 1 singles and Carli Serpe at No. 2 singles both won by 6-0, 6-0 scores. The doubles teams of Zoe Remiasz and Claire Cronin, CJ Hunter and Katie Lynch and Carly Motto and Ashley Mathews were all victorious. The Indians also defeated Tinley Park 4-1 a day later.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM ERDMIER AKA WILLIAM G. ERDMIER AKA WILL ERDMIER AKA WILL G. ERDMIER, LISA ERDMIER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defen11 CH 19537 dants 1037 CRESTVIEW DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Judgm t of Fo cl d
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Page 26 • LMR • Suburban Life - Friday, October 11, 2013 eys North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1111445. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1111445 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 19537 TJSC#: 33-21722 I565296 October 11, 18, 25, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS GRANTOR TRUSTEE OF THE PROTIUM MASTER GRANTOR TRUST, Plaintiff(s), vs. BRIAN J. DONOGHUE; CHERI M. DONOGHUE; ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ATTORNEY REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS LLC; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; Defendant(s). 12 CH 27256 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 15, 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
go, pub the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 15730 132nd Street, Lemont, IL 60439. P.I.N. 22-32-300-041-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I565176 October 11, 18, 25, 2013
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