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8ON THE COVER Elm School second-graders Alex Kotarski (left), Lauren Doppke and Mallory Moser exercise during the Feb. 19 Jump Rope for Heart program.

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BURR RIDGE – Terri Miller looked on with delight as her son, Brent Bergnach, exclaimed, “Watch this mom!”

In the midst of all the fun 10-yearold Brent was having as he sprung through the air on the miniature trampoline, he was actually doing wonders for his heart and health.

“I’m trying to get him to do jump activities more so it can help him with all his sports,” said Miller of Burr Ridge.

“Jumping strengthens his legs and his heart.”

Brent was one of about 25 Elm School fifth graders participating in the American Heart Association’s “Jump Rope for Heart” program Feb. 19. Throughout the day, all the school’s physical education classes were using short ropes, long ropes, hula hoops, trampolines and spring boards to promote heart health and physical activity.

Parents such as Miller were also invited to observe and interact with their children as they completed various activities.

“It’s great to see them try all these different kinds of activities,” Miller said. “I think it’s a great way for them to stay active and to stay healthy.”

Allison Neswold-Henley of Downers Grove, a representative from the American Heart Association, was also on hand to present Elm School the Jump Rope for Heart banner and celebrate the program’s 35th anniversary.

Neswold-Henley said there is “three-prong” purpose to Jump Rope for Heart at public schools: Educate the youth about their heart health, get kids active and hearts moving at the event and to help others further their heart health.

“Our goal is that they learn how being physically active can impact their heart and overall health,” Neswold-Henley said.

Newswold-Henley also gave each

student an AHA badge for participating in Jump Rope for Heart.

“I like to say that half of our badge is for all of you participating in keeping your heart healthy today, and the other half is for those who were able to raise donations to help other people,” she said. “I hope you not only learn how to keep your heart healthy today, but every day hereafter.”

Prior to the event, students could set up their own fundraising pages on the AHA website, benefiting the AHA and the rest of its programs.

But when PE began, the students could hardly wait to get moving.

“I think they’re ready to get jumping,” said Mary Rizzo, Elm School PE teacher.

Immediately after Rizzo uttered those words, children flocked to each designated station where, within minutes, no one stayed on the ground for longer than 60 seconds.

“They’re just moving all the time,” Rizzo said.

Her fifth year doing the program at Elm School, Rizzo explained its Jump Rope for Heart is a “wonderful opportunity” for the students to understand movement and how it relates to heart health.

But one of the best parts of the day was watching parents work together with their children, according to Rizzo.

“That’s the real joy here at Elm is the families coming to see what’s going on,” she said.

Rizzo said Jump Rope for Heart may be just for the day, but students at Elm are also involved with several after-school sports and physical activities.

The PE teacher begins every week by asking students how they spent their weekend, and each time she is greeted with a wealth of encouraging responses.

“A lot raised their hands and said they were shoveling over the weekend; Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com I said, ‘Do you know what great exer- Second-grader Noah Naserallah keeps a hula hoop spinning Wednesday as students at cise that is?’”

Elm School in Hinsdale get their hearts pumping to benefit Jump Rope for Heart.

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Contractor evaluates D-181’s Learning for All Plan

By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – The District 181 Advanced Learning Plan, now called the Learning for All Plan, has endured an array of reactions in the past year from concerned parents and residents.

At Monday’s Board of Education meeting, Dr. Tonya Moon, who was contracted in 2011 to conduct an external

evaluation of advanced learning services at District 181, returned to present feedback following one year of the plan’s implementation.

“I think it’s important to understand that this is an evolutionary and ongoing process,” Moon said.

Since being approved by the District 181 Board of Education in February 2013, several parents have spoken out against the Learning for All

Plan, which gradually raises the academic rigor for all D181 students.

During the meeting, school board member Michael Nelson asked Moon how long it takes to “turn the ship,” and how “significant amount of change” affects educational process.

“The whole process of change is a really interesting process,” Moon said. “Regardless if it’s in the field of educa-

tion, whether it’s in the field of business, the typical average span of a changed model really runs between five and seven years, and even at that point, it’s not done because we learn a lot over the course of that five to seven years.”

Several community members spoke out against the Learning for All Plan on Monday, including parent Matthew Bousquette, who said one of the main problems is that

children in school now don’t have five to seven years before the plan is straightened out.

“The board approved a plan, the board owns the plan and we don’t have the resources in place to execute the plan,” Bousquette said. “We’re hurting our children.”

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Clarendon Hills works to recover thousands in unpaid parking tickets

By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com CLARENDON HILLS – Eventually, nearly every driver will return to his or her car to find that orange piece of paper tucked under the windshield wiper, then look in sinking frustration at the blinking expired time on the nearby parking meter.

As common as receiving a parking ticket is, residents are also forgetting to pay the incurred fines with a similar reg-

ularity, according to the Carendon Hills Police Department.

Clarendon Hills Police Chief Ted Jenkins said that “several thousands of dollars” in unpaid parking tickets is currently owed to the village and, until now, the village had no way to enforce payment or collect the debts.

“A lot of times when we send out notices people just don’t know they had a ticket or they suddenly remember they had one,” Jenkins said. “There’s a lot of reasons why tickets don’t

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In order to recoup unpaid parking citations and other outstanding fines, the Village of Clarendon Hills and the Illinois comptroller’s office have signed an intergovernmental agreement and will soon implement the Local Debt Recovery Program.

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Once a unit of government enters into the Local Debt Recovery Program with the Illinois comptroller’s office, the money owed can be siphoned from debtor’s tax returns or lottery winnings. If the person in question is employed by the state, the money can be from a pay check, Jenkins said.

Jenkins said that in order for a unit of government to collect on outstanding fees, the fines have to be greater than $10,

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more than 120 days old, but less than seven years old. “[Government units] submit this debt to the comptroller’s office, and then there’s checks and balances to make sure that these are valid debts,” he said.

“They also can’t be in litigation, so there can’t be a lawsuit involved with them.”

The debtor is also charged an additional $20 fee, which comptroller’s office uses to fund and maintain the program.

Jenkins said that once enrolled in the program, it’s hard to say how much revenue would be coming back to the village because the money comes out of various forms.

“I’m sure that we will see some debt recovery, but I really don’t know what to expect,” he said. “If a person owes us for say 10 parking tickets, that’s a few hundred bucks.”

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ley, Ill. – District 5, announced a $2.57 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency to help fund a flood prevention project for the Graue Mill neighborhood.

“We have been waiting for this money for about two years,” Schroth said. “The application was filed Feb. 12, 2012, and the approval came on Feb. 11, 2014, so it’s almost within a day of a two-year period.

“Especially for those people who are in the flood prone areas, that’s a long time and lots of frustration.”

Schroth said the flood crest – the highest level of a flood

wave – reached 644 feet in 2010 and 645 feet in 2013.

“The 2013 storm has been, by all standards measured, as being greater than a 100-year storm, so they’re trying to protect [the area] the best they can,” Hinsdale Village Engineer Dan Deeter said.

Deeter explained the area has several different buildings that flooded for varying reasons, so different buildings will get different solutions to protect against flooding. In some cases, the height of the berm will be raised, but in other cases, a wall and flood gates will be constructed.

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No time table has been established as to when the preventive measures will be put in place.

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HINSDALE – Since 2010, Salt Creek has been unforgiving to Graue Mill area residents.

In just three years, the Graue Mill area has been hit with multiple torrential storm systems, which flooded the creek, forced residential evacuations and caused millions of dollars in damage.

“I waded through one of these areas in 2010 – I did not in 2013 – and the water reached me up to my belly button,” said Peter Schroth, president of the Graue Mill Homeowner’s Association.

Current Graue Mill area residents may never forget the April 2013 flooding in York Road when heavy rainfall submerged electrical transformers, engulfed two parking garages in water and led to the evacuation of most of Graue Mill’s 243 residential condos.

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and a number of different solutions that they are providing as appropriate for the building,” Deeter said.

Schroth said engineering firm Christopher B. Burke surveyed the property and developed a plan to help with flood prevention, which includes the construction of berms and flood gates as well as upgraded pumps and water management improvements.

The federal grant will pay for 75 percent of the $3.4 million project. Graue Mill area residents, the Village of Hinsdale and DuPage County will

“The 2013 storm has been, by all standards measured, as being greater than a 100-year storm, so they’re trying to protect [the area] the best they can.”

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Darien woman continues service in Peace Corp

By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com DARIEN – Rebecca Ehlers does not have a straight forward answer when asked why she joined the Peace Corps.

The Hinsdale South graduate explained she has grown so much during the past year that it’s now difficult to give just one reason why she joined the Peace Corp and why she continues to serve in Africa.

“It’s kind of a complicated question because there are a lot of reasons, and sometimes the reasons you stay are different than the ones that brought you here,” said Ehlers of Darien.

Ehlers has been serving in the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, Africa, for about eight months. The 22-year-old Hinsdale South graduate spent the first three months training with new volunteers, but now she lives in a small village of about 1,700 people, volunteering as a middle school English teacher.

She also hosts various clubs

Rebecca Ehlers Age: 22 Residence: Darien Education: Hinsdale South High School, University of Iowa Hobbies: Reading, writing, learning new languages, art and knitting

or workshops for community members who want to learn a new skill, explore a social issue or start a new business venture.

But a combination for a love of traveling and interest in teaching also convinced Ehlers to take on an adventure in the Peace Corps.

“I guess, the most important reason was that I knew my service would help me become a more compassionate and selfaware person,” Ehlers said.

“People do Peace Corps at all different times in their lives, but for me it sort of feels like

“It’s pretty hard and challenging, and sometimes I doubt myself. But when I’m in the classroom with my students, I don’t think about any of my own problems or worries.”

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an extension of my education, something that will prepare me to be stronger and have a greater understanding of myself and the world around me.”

Burkina Faso is the poorest country the Peace Corps serves, and before leaving, Ehlers said all she knew about it was that it was in west Africa. Ehlers said the country is extremely underdeveloped, and in terms of appearances, is “nothing like any parts of the U.S.,” as people can often get by spending just $1 a day.

“You can meet your basic needs on a dollar a day here, or even less,” she said. “I do when I’m in the village.”

Ehlers said she spends 13

hours a week teaching, which is the only part of her routine that is scheduled. The remainder of her time is devoted to “less tangible” activities, including side projects, venturing to the local markets or getting to know her neighbors over tea.

But she has also been a liaison to a number of Peace Corp sponsored relief efforts outside of the Burkina Faso community. As a result, Ehlers has made several lasting connections and undertaken responsibilities, which broaden her comfort zone.

While she admittedly doesn’t know much about agriculture, Ehlers helped jump-

start a soybean plot, eventually handing the reigns to locals with extensive farming knowledge.

Although she doesn’t plan on becoming a middle school teacher after leaving the Peace Corp, Ehlers said teaching has been the most rewarding part.

“It’s pretty hard and challenging, and sometimes I doubt myself. But when I’m in the classroom with my students, I don’t think about any of my own problems or worries,” she said.

When speaking with friends, family and acquaintances about her service, Ehlers recommends people research the Peace Corp, explaining that while she has encountered several challenges and hardships, she has turned those into useful skills that will be forever beneficial.

“I think it’s an experience that probably helps prepare you for almost any kind of career since you end up finding so much about yourself and you have to learn to be flexible,” she said.

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Ryan said under the plan, the district would also work with the Parent Teacher Organization on a model where families could donate the device to the PTO. “For the parents who have paid for the device over the four years, maybe they don’t need an iPad at home, or they don’t need a Chrome book at home,” Ryan said. “We would propose to work with the PTO to allow the families to donate that device to the PTO.” The technology plan is also considering allowing students in some grades to take computers home nightly for homework and school related matters.

The Board of Education will take action at the March meeting, Ryan said, and if approved, the program will be a part of registration fees next school year.

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Shaw Media names Don Bricker as daily newspapers publisher SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Don Bricker has been named publisher of The Herald-News and the Morris Daily Herald, Shaw Media announced Friday.

Shaw Media is the parent company of Suburban Life Media.

Bricker, who also serves as vice president of Shaw Me-

dia’s Suburban Group Publishing, will be based in The Herald-News office in Joliet.

Shaw Media recently purchased The Herald-News from Sun-Times Media. The Herald-News joins other Shaw Media publications including the St. Charles-based Kane County Chronicle, The Daily Chronicle in DeKalb, the North-

west Herald in Crystal Lake and Sauk Valley Media in Dixon/Sterling, as well as other weekly newspapers, magazines, niche products and websites.

Bricker joined Shaw Media in June 2008 as publisher of the Kane County Chronicle and Daily Chronicle. His role expanded in 2009 when he as-

sumed responsibility for group operations. He was named regional publisher and group general manager in 2013.

Before joining Shaw, Bricker was publisher of the Appeal-Democrat and appealdemocrat.com in Marysville, Calif. His background includes leadership positions with The Gazette in Colora-

The after-school program is for students age 12 and older attending Eisenhower Junior High School in Darien. It operates from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

There is no fee charged for participation.

The purpose of the after-school program is to provide youth with activities in a safe, supervised and structured environment while giving their parents peace of mind, according to a news release from St. John Lutheran Church.

Each session will include a nutritious snack, Bible-based devotion, tutoring and homework assistance, creative expression and recreational activities,

according to the release.

Eisenhower Junior High School families interested in learning more about the Safe Haven Program or in registering their children can call 630-9697987.

do Springs, Colo., The Lima News in Lima, Ohio, The Orange County Register in southern California and the Daily Southtown in Chicago’s southwest suburbs.

He lives in Elburn with his wife, Karen, and their Brittany Spaniel, Taggle. Bricker and Karen have three adult children and one grandson.

8NEWS BRIEFS St. John Lutheran Church opens program for youth DARIEN – St. John Lutheran Church, at 7214 S. Cass Ave. in Darien, opened a Safe Haven Program for area youth.

Bylsma will begin her contract with the district July 1.

Bylsma served as assistant principal and dean of students at Hinsdale Central High School for 11 years and achieved national recognition for the Character Counts Education Program she Bylsma returns to D-86 as helped develop and administer assistant superintendent during that time, according to a HINSDALE – The Hinsdale news release from District 86.

District 86 Board of Education Recently, Bylsma served as named Pam Bylsma assistant principal of Riverside Brookfield superintendent for academics at High School.

–Suburban Life Media its Feb. 13 meeting.

8POLICE REPORTS

Theft reported

Clive Verezhensky, 30, 9044 Lakes At 610 Drive, Houston, Texas, was charged with domestic battery at 9:40 p.m. Monday in the 900 block of Oakwood Terrace. Suspect made contact of an insulting or provoking nature with a female family member.

A motorcycle valued at $3,500 was stolen sometime between DARIEN 9:30 a.m. Feb. 8 and 2 p.m. Feb. 18 DUI charged from the Hinsdale Swimming Pool • Matthew Stefani, 21, 109 parking lot, 500 W. Hinsdale Ave. Tomlin Circle, Burr Ridge, was charged with driving under the Identity theft reported influence of alcohol, speeding, Someone used a victim’s iden- improper lane use and failure to tity to withdraw $5,500 from the signal Feb. 19 in the 1100 block victim’s bank account between of 75th Street.

12:53 p.m. Oct. 18, 2013, and 2:56 • Stephanie Ferguson, 24, p.m. Feb. 21 in the 200 block of 1419 S. 14th St., Maywood, was North Adams Street. charged Sunday with driving

8NEWS BRIEFS Darien Police respond to report of explosion DARIEN – The Darien Police Department responded to a report of an explosion with a female injured Feb. 20 at the University of Chicago Medical Center, 7955 Cass Ave. Police responded at 7:51 p.m., along with the DuPage County Bomb Squad, the Bureau of Alcohol, tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI, according to the Darien Police Department.

Upon further investigation, it was determined to be a “cleaning safety accident,” according to police.

There doesn’t appear to be any criminal activity related to the incident at this time, however, the investigation is ongoing, according to police.

Hinsdale Police introduces Block Watch program HINSDALE – The Hinsdale Police Department is implementing a new program called

Block Watch to enlist the help of residents who have home outdoor video cameras to solve neighborhood crimes.

Oftentimes, police officers discover when canvassing a neighborhood after a crime has occurred that a home video system might have captured a picture of a suspect or a vehicle. This can be a valuable lead and help an investigation and may lead to an arrest, according to a news release from the Hinsdale Police Department.

The Block Watch program is a voluntary program that asks residents who have outdoor surveillance cameras to register them with the police department.

There is no charge to participate in the program and participants will be kept confidential.

Residents with home surveillance systems may participate by completing an online form, which can be found at villageofhinsdale.org.

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speeding and improper lane use at Interstate 55.

Retail theft charged • Omarra Hameed, 19, 16 W. 472 Honeysuckle Rose Lane, Willowbrook, was charged with retail theft Feb. 5 at Walmart, 2189 75th St. • Tyrina Phipps, 50, 5208 W. Congress Parkway, Chicago, was charged with retail theft Feb. 12 at Walmart.

• Leopoldo Luistro, 39, 5633 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, was charged with retail theft Feb. 14 at Walmart.

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• Stacie Dishman, 36, 2287 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, was charged with retail theft Feb. 15 at Walmart.

• Jacquelyn Fortin, 21, 407 Circle Ave., Willowbrook, was charged with retail theft and possession of a controlled substance Feb. 21 at Walmart.

7000 block of Brookhaven Avenue.

Theft reported

• Two unknown suspects stole various items from a construction trailer Feb. 15 at Walmart.

• Several items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle Feb. 19 that was parked in the parking Criminal damage reported lot of Frugal Muse at 7511 Lem• Someone cut the seating ont Road. from the bleachers at the baseball diamond Feb. 14 in Darien Battery charged Community Park, 7100 ClarenPriscilla Vargas, 32, 1134 Chalet don Hills Road.

Drive, Darien, was charged with • A vehicle’s tires were slashed domestic battery Feb. 16 in the Feb. 23 in the driveway in the 1100 block of Chalet Drive.

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OPINIONS n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What’s the best thing about a winter warm spell?

42 PERCENT: Wearing less layers 26 PERCENT: Spending the day outdoors 24 PERCENT: It’s still not warm enough for me 8 PERCENT: Cooking out

n THIS WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: Do you support raising the minimum wage?

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Bridge Communities asks area kids: What’s it like to be homeless?

In DuPage County, it can be hard to teach our kids about homelessness in the suburbs, especially when the face of homelessness has changed so much over the years. At Bridge Communities, this is a reality we face every day. How do we explain what homelessness truly means and what kind of impact it makes on our kids and on our community? More importantly, how do we answer the question, “Why?” Bridge saw this need, and created the “What’s It Like To COMMUNITY Be Homeless?” curriculum VOICE as a way to teach kids about Lisa homelessness. The activities Doyle we suggest are geared toward school-aged children, and are appropriate to teach in schools, religious and youth groups, scout troops and more. There is a variety of activities that the groups can perform, based on the age of the kids, including:

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Ashley Yong, 16, of Darien gets her head shaved Feb. 10 at Hinsdale South High School.

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First through third grades • Purchase or borrow from the library either of the books, “Cooper’s Tale” or “Fly Away Home,” and use the discussion questions to explore why and how families become homeless.

• Identify an organization in your area that serves the homeless. Choose and complete a service project that helps its clients.

• Complete the activity “What Would You Take?”

shaved off in front of her Hinsdale South classmates. She not only raised $500 for cancer research, but she made a powerful statement by standing with those who have no choice in matter.

Congratulations to newly sworn-in Hinsdale Police sergeants Steven

Fourth through 12th grades • Using the questions, explore together as a group the reasons why families become homeless and why homelessness is harmful to children.

• Complete the activity “Calculate It!” • Visit a homeless shelter or the offices of an agency that serves the homeless to learn more about this issue. Students can research and develop their own project that serves the homeless.

In addition to benefiting from taking part in these experiences, kids can earn scout patches as well. After completing the activities from “What’s It Like To Be Homeless?” troop leaders can order Bridge’s “A Heart for the Homeless” scout patches for $2 apiece from www.bridgecommunities.org.

We hope these activities can answer some of the tough questions your kids may have about poverty and homelessness, and help them keep the homeless in their hearts.

Lisa Doyle is the communications and donor relations manager for Bridge Communities.

Laura Pass, general manager lpass@shawmedia.com 630-427-6213

Dave Lemery, managing editor dlemery@shawmedia.com 630-427-6250

Ruban and Thomas Yehl. On top of a combined 39 years of service with the department, the pair had to undergo a rigorous process to earn these promotions. It sounds like they’ve more than earned it.

8STREET TALK Q: What are you looking forward to most when the spring season arrives?

“Just getting to be outside and not being cooped up.”

Stephanie Bellamy, Hinsdale Alex Soulier, news editor asoulier@shawmedia.com 630-427-6247

“I drive a lot, so dry roads and pot holes being ixed.”

Jenn Sabel, works in Hinsdale

“Running outside and riding my bike.”

Andrea Trotta, works in Hinsdale

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For the past 10 days, we have all witnessed world athletes being recognized for their outstanding performances on the Olympic stage. This brings to mind that it is time to recognize our own “Wheaton Road Warriors” for the outstanding jobs they have done removing the countless miles of snow from our streets. Gold medals with standing ovations to you all! We so appreciate all your hard work and long hours during this “Endless Winter of 2014.”

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8NEWS BRIEFS “Band Together,” to support the organization’s Willowbrook Corner BURR RIDGE – The Tri-State Fire Youth Learning Program.

The event will be held from 6:30 District responded to a structure fire at 7:42 a.m. Monday in the 100 to 11 p.m. Saturday at The Comblock of 89th Street in Burr Ridge. munity House, 415 W. Eight St. The evening will feature live Crews arrived at 185 89th St. to find a single family structure with performances by local artists from Hinsdale’s School of Rock and heavy smoke billowing from the residence and fire on the first floor. Paparockzzi.

Tickets are $50, which includes Two occupants of the building were safely escorted out as crews live music, food, beer, wine and soft drinks. All event proceeds will extinguished the fire within the go to support The Willowbrook first 10 minutes, which contribCorner Youth Learning Program. uted “greatly” to the welfare of The Willowbrook Corner Youth the building, according to a news Learning Program offers a number release from the Tri-State Fire of learning opportunities that District. address the national trend of Three injuries were reported, widened academic achievement including smoke related issues gaps in high-need neighborhoods, for one occupant, and injuries to two firefighters, which included a according to a news release from The Community House. shoulder and knee injury.

The program also offers a wide The fire is currently under range of support for parents that investigation. empower them to improve their The Community House to financial situations, according to the release. host benefit concert For more information, visit HINSDALE – The Community thecommunityhouse.org.

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• LEARNING Continued from page 4 on the board when the Learning for All Plan was approved.

At the time, Mayer voted yes because she thought the program would yield a unified board which would be held accountable for its success and mistakes.

“I have to say that I should’ve voted no, and I should’ve voted no because the administration has not been held accountable,” Mayer said.

Mayer said the administration has not supported the teachers and has met the needs of all students.

Ann Mueller’s, whose two children graduated from D181, said she would be leery if she had children in the district.

Mueller said it’s not just straightening out the Learning for All Plan, but navigating through the several future obstacles, including embarking on a superintendent search, starting teacher contract negotiations and addressing facility issues, particularly at Hinsdale Middle School.

“I don’t envy you,” Mueller said. “I offer any assistance I could provide and I’m sure there are an awful lot of people in this community that also would be more than happy to help you.”

Moon’s return to the district was included as part of the original external evaluation contract. After her two day visit, Moon will provide a report of her findings to the board.

Nelson said the board has received emails from parents who are “genuinely concerned” that students are not receiving the proper education and people want assurance that students’ educational well being is not suffering during the plan’s implementation.

“Ultimately I see the great administrators and staff we have, we’ve obviously consulted with people who are prominent in their field and I think we’re doing the right thing, but I certainly want to come away with this knowing I didn’t hurt anybody in the process,” Nelson said.

“I don’t think anyone, including myself, want anyone to be hurt,” Moon responded.

Eighth St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-286-9541 or visit www.hinsdalerotary.org.

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

Meets every first Sunday. For information, visit www.pflagillinois.org.

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

Monday, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale. For information, visit www.uchinsdale. org.

Hinsdale American Legion, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Hinsdale Memorial Building, second floor, 19 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4589.

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. A weekly Tuesday group that will focus on ongoing challenges that arise from dealing with treatment,relationships, and facing the future. Register in advance. For information, call 630654-5118 or visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

Sidelining Side Effects, 11:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Designed specifically for individuals undergoing or about to begin treatment. This class will focus on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to minimize and prevent side effects. For information, call 630-323-5150, email kolavennu@ wellnesshouse.org or visit www. wellnesshouse.org.

Bereavement Drop-In, 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale.

A support group on Tuesdays for recently bereaved adults who have had a cancer-related loss. Register in advance or drop-ins welcome. For information, call 630-654-5117, email mwilliams@wellnesshouse.org or visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

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

Caregiver Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Ongoing

8-week support group that meets at the same time as the Cancer Support Group. Register in advance.

For information, call 630-654-5118, email vpiazza@wellnesshouse.org or visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

Cancer Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Share medical information, connect with others in similar circumstances and improve coping skills. Meets at the same time as the Caregiver Support Group. Register in advance. For information, call 630-654-5117, email mwilliams@wellnesshouse.org or visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

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

Support group for women regarding the physical changes and emotional transitions associated with new and continuing treatment. For information, visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

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house to sell. Cost: $29. Website: www.yoursredesigned.com/semiAl-Anon, 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, nars.htm.

First United Church of Burr Ridge, Darien Seniors Club, noon 15W100 Plainfield Road, Burr Ridge. Wednesday, Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Membership not limited to Darien residents. For CLARENDON HILLS information, call 630-325-4263.

Salt Creek Quilt Show, 10 a.m.

Sales Professionals of Illinois Saturday, Clarendon Hills Middle Inc., 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, School, 301 Chicago Avenue, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street Clarendon Hills. Cost: $6. Website: and Fairview Avenue, Darien. For www.saltcreekqg.org. information, call 630-852-0580.

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

Metastatic Cancer, 10 to 11:30 Courage To Change Al-Anon a.m. Friday, Wellness House, 131 N. Family Group, 1 p.m. Wednesday, County Line Road, Hinsdale. Weekly Community Presbyterian Church, 39 Friday group focused on recurrent N. Prospect Ave., Room 8, Clarenand metastatic cancer on Fridays. don Hills.

Individuals diagnosed as well as family members supporting a loved one with cancer are welcome. For DARIEN information, call 630-654-5117, email Get It Sold! Home Staging mwilliams@wellnesshouse.org or Seminar, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Darien visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

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New Adventist Hinsdale support group helps moms

By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – There’s a reason why babies are called “a little bundle of joy.” While having a child can be one of the happiest times of one’s life, it’s not uncommon for new mothers to feel burdened or overwhelmed.

“I think there’s always some stigma that you’re a bad mom if you’re not 100 percent happy all the time,” said Lauren Weber, maternal-child social worker at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital.

“The reality of that is that raising children is difficult and we live in a financially straining world, so parenting has gotten more challenging in the last decade or so,” she said.

To help new and expectant mothers experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety and other perinatal mood disorders, Weber, along with Adventist Hinsdale medical social worker Sarah Cline, created a support group for moms.

“The basic premise of this group is for moms to feel supported and have a nurturing and caring environment to be able to share what they’re going through, learn from other peoples’ experiences and get resources from us about other

7 signs of postpartum depression HINSDALE – Signs of postpartum depression among moms sometimes isn’t seen for weeks, or even months down the road. When it gets to that point, Lauren Weber, maternal-child social worker at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, said that’s when confusion starts to arise.

“Sarah [Cline] and I have both seen sorts of cases involving pretty minimal anxiety and some extremely intense cases,” Weber said.

Weber and Cline outlined some of the signs of postpartum depression for new and expectant mothers: Not feeling like yourself for several weeks or more following the birth of your baby Constant mood fluctuation and feelings of tension

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The support group may be new, but for the past two years Adventist Hinsdale has administered a screening questionnaire to new mothers before being discharged.

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Inability to make decisions Struggling to take care of yourself and your baby Feelings of isolation, hopelessness or disconnection from friends and family Worry, anxiety and insomnia directing your every move Racing and obsessive thoughts or nightmares of something bad happening “You want to look at, overall, are these symptoms extreme, exaggerated,” Cline said. “Are you crying for hours on end without reason, or do you cry because something sort of makes you emotional, you let it go and you move on. If it goes beyond two weeks and it’s getting worse not better, then you want to call your physician.”

“The basic premise of this group is for moms to feel supported and have a nurturing and caring environment to be able to share what they’re going through, learn from other peoples’ experiences and get resources from us about other practitioners out in the community they could see privately.”

Lauren Weber Adventist Hinsdale Hospital maternal-child social worker

Postpartum Support Group When: 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday Where: Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, emergency department conference room, B2 level, 120 N. Oak St. in Hinsdale Cost: Free

don’t tell situation. But now, we talk about it and the nurses are really supportive.”

Weber said there are several reasons explaining why moms may be suffering from postnatal depression, ranging from hormonal fluctuations, chemical imbalances, stress and lack of sleep.

“I think there’s a belief like, ‘Oh I should be really happy right now, what’s wrong with me if I’m not really happy?’ ” Cline said.

Weber said while it’s common for a new mom to to experience feelings of anxiety and depression, but when symptoms start to last for weeks, she should seek help and support.

“Some moms don’t go through this for several months down the road, and then they’re just really confused about what’s happening to them,” Weber said.

“This hospital is apparently ahead of a lot of hospitals in the fact that we do a screening on the units here about 24 hours before discharge for any postpartum [depression],” Cline said.

If mothers test high for anxiety or other mental heath issues, Weber or Cline will visit

with the mom to see if further assistance is needed.

Weber and Cline explained the nursing staff at Adventist Hinsdale has also been tremendously supportive of moms who may need emotional and mental help.

“As time went on, nurses have gotten more comfortable having those conversations with mom,” Weber said. “I think in the past it was kind of a scary thing and it was like a don’t ask

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PIRCH was founded in 2009 by a group of entrepreneurs and

business leaders who set out “to prove that shopping for appliances and plumbing products could be inspirational,” according to the release.

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

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

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The store will welcome visitors at Oakbrook Center OAK BROOK – PIRCH, a retail provider of appliance and plumbing products, announced a grand opening to be held 10 a.m. March

of every type – from homeowners in the midst of construction, to those simply in search of instruction, according to a news release.

PIRCH collaborated with FITCH to create the 30,000 square-foot Oak Brook flagship store.

Once opened, PIRCH will also provide its signature “try before you buy” experience throughout the

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is invited to join in celebrating Dr. Seuss birthday. Pi Beta Phi alumnae clubs have joined with Barnes & Noble on this special occasion to promote literacy. Kids of all ages will have fun participating in a speed read, coloring book plates, face painting, decorating cup cakes and meeting the Cat in the Hat. Cost: Free.

Block Kids Construction Contest, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. All materials will be provided at the event, including LEGO blocks used for the project construction. Registration is required. Grades 1 to 4 Cost: Free.

Website: www.oak-brook.org/ library.

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OAK BROOK Dr. Seuss Birthday Book Fair, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble Oak Brook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. The community

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magine the ideal school setting for your three-year old child: warm, comfortable spaces where he or she will feel at home; a beautiful natural environment perfect for exploring; a charming, well-equipped building that stands at the entrance - literally and figuratively – to a broad, vibrant educational world. This is not an imaginary place. This is the Avery Coonley Preschool.

This preschool program for 3-4 year olds has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio designed to inspire curiosity through exploration, discovery, creativity, and persistence. The students are led by teachers whose caring and nurturing presence create a feeling of comfort and safety, who encourage and guide each student to grow and develop naturally, who understand and welcome the awesome responsibility of educating unique individuals.

The Avery Coonley School is currently seeking applicants for the Early Childhood program for 3-year olds, the Junior Kindergarten program for 4-year olds, and 1st through 8th grade. If you think your child might thrive in a school for academically bright and gifted children, please inquire online at www.averycoonley.org, or call the admission office at (630) 969-0800.

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usy adults need to make the most of their time. Work and family commitments keep down time to a minimum, so taking on the additional load of a college student is a big decision. They need a program that makes the most of their time. Courses that are directly applicable to the career, and partnerships with students who take their college experience seriously, and have similar goals.

With that in mind, Northwood University’s DuPage campus in Glen Ellyn location offers an Adult Degree Program, which gives students the opportunity to pursue their education while maintaining the flexibility they need to balance family, work and school.

“Northwood offers evening, weekend or online formats, as well as innovative options like our ‘3+1’ degree program, which allows students the opportunity to complete three years of coursework at partnership institutions

like College of DuPage and Harper College, before completing their final year at Northwood University,” said Ann Marie Rosen, regional development manager.

The Northwood University student generally arrives with prior college credits from another university or community college. Many have been out of college for a while or took a break to focus on their career and family. They also have some students who are just beginning their university education.

The Glen Ellyn Adult Degree Program Center offers a variety of degrees in both hybrid (a blend of face-to-face and online) and completely online formats. Classes are designed in partnership with industry specialists and advisory boards and are taught by experts who are active in the business world.

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seven fully online degree programs including aftermarket management, automotive marketing management, health care management, marketing, entrepreneurship, management and finance as well as an online Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership. Northwood students work with one advisor from application all the way to graduation, assisting them with registration, academic advising, financial aid and ordering books.

“With classes in eight-week and weekend formats, students can complete two or more courses in the same 16-weeks it takes traditional students to complete one class,” she says. Students also have the opportunity to earn credit for work and military experience.

One student earned 27 credits for her prior work experience, Rosen said. “This made a tremendous impact on the quality of her life by enabling her to complete her degree faster and with substantial savings on top of it.”

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t National University of Health Sciences, if you’ve finished your general education requirements, you can earn a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science in as little as 16 months. Not only that, NUHS gives you the freedom to tailor your own degree program by letting you create a course list that matches your unique goals. Whether you plan to use your science education for a career in business, health care, or as a prelude to graduate school, you can construct a specific program to give you the best preparation.

According to Dr. Randy Swenson, dean of NUHS’ College of Allied Health Sciences, “You can choose from any combination of courses in our BS program to complete your bachelor’s degree. There are no required core courses, just a requirement that you earn 64 credits. So no matter which of our many courses you pick to meet those credits, you’re on track.”

That means that if you are interested in medical administration or hospital work, you can choose courses in Medical Spanish, Medical Terminology and Computer Software. Planning a career in sports and fitness, how about adding courses in Sports and Performance Nutrition, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology? If you are looking for a place in research or laboratory work, you might choose courses in Research Methods and Statistics, or Epidemiology. If you want to learn more about how the brain works, NUHS offers Biopsychology and Neuroscience.

“Most of our students are interested in nutrition,” Dr. Swenson says. “That’s why NUHS has six separate courses in nutrition and food science available in the BS program.”

NUHS is a primary destination for those seeking a professional career in natural health care. Originally founded in 1906 as a single purpose chiropractic college, National’s academic programs now encompass chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, oriental medicine, massage therapy, and more.

The best part of earning your bachelor’s degree at National University is that you’ll be taught by many of the same faculty who teach in the professional degree programs, and you’ll use the graduate-level facilities of one of the world’s top universities specializing in natural medicine. NUHS boasts an outstanding library of 13,000+ volumes devoted to health science, a cadaver-based gross anatomy laboratory, as well as an on-campus student clinic where you can take advantage of free health services.

NUHS’ beautiful 35-acre Lombard campus is conveniently located in suburban Chicago, and offers on-campus housing, financial aid counseling, a student fitness center, and several student social and professional networking organizations.

Want to learn more? Visit www.nuhs.edu to apply online, schedule a visit, or view the entire line-up of course descriptions and start envisioning how NUHS can help prepare you for your future goals.

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Julia plans to attend Indiana University next fall. She is a member of the National Honor Society, student ambassadors and student government.

She also performed in the Montini Catholic Fall Play and will perform again in the spring musical.

SMG Alumnus Gabriel Lynch, a high honor senior from Downers Grove, has earned $233,904 in academic scholarships to the University of Chicago. Gabe has been selected as an Argonne Scholar and will receive full tuition to the prestigious University of Chicago. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction, an Illinois State Scholar, and a member of the National Honor Society. Gabe can also be seen in the Montini Catholic Spring Musical.

In addition, SMG graduates, Class of 2010, have been named Illinois State Scholars. Benet Academy: Daniel Bensen, Griffin Bourjaily, Kevin Burns, Kathleen Flavin, Michael Krumdick, Lindsey Ploskonka, and Maureen Sanderson. Montini Catholic: Edward Bava, John Brady, Julia Luka, and Gabriel Lynch. Mount Carmel: Daniel O’Keefe and Kevin O’Keefe. North High: Jennifer Burke, Alaina Gallawas, Annie Ketchmark, Allison King, Kathryn Mahlke, Jacob Maurer, Grace Novacek, Mathew Sigerich, Zachary Smith, James Sykora. South High: Elizabeth Bullard, Kevin Gallagher, Martin Szuck.

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t. Joseph School, 4832 Highland Avenue in Downers Grove, is now enrolling students for the 2014-15 school year. You are welcome to take a private tour or schedule a shadow day to learn more about the school’s challenging academics, faith formation, award-winning faculty, small class sizes, online gradebook, Spanish in all grades, no-cut sports, extracurricular activities, Extended Day options, and the school’s reading enrichment specialist.

“The best way to get to know us is to take a tour,” said Principal Rita Stasi. “We’re proud to share our tradition of excellence in Catholic education, and look forward to inviting all to take a look at our award-winning program. We have many great stories to share about our students’ achievements this year – both in and out of the classroom. You can also get more information about enrollment on our website at www.stjosephdg.org/school, including an Online Tour Package.”

Marketing Director, Kelly Roth said, “We’re one of the 13 schools in the Diocese of Joliet that increased enrollment in the 2013-14 school year. We have 460 students in Preschool through 8th Grade, and with the introduction of our new All-Day Kindergarten next school year, we expect to ill our two Kindergarten classes in the fall. We’ve also opened an afternoon preschool session for 4-year-olds this year to meet demand.” Parents are encouraged to send in their registration materials as soon as possible to ensure a place for their child.

Please call Kelly at 630-969-4306 to schedule a tour or shadow day, or visit www.stjosephdg.org/school for more information.

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The Multispecialty Clinic includes the: •Dental Institute – providing a wide-range of dental treatments for about half the price; •Speech-Language Institute – helping clients become better communicators; •Family Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Practice – treating families with an emphasis on preventative medicine and health maintenance.

The clinic aims to provide excellent healthcare at affordable rates while offering a vital educational experience for students in several academic programs including osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, speech-language pathology, and more.

For more than 100 years, Midwestern University has been educating tomorrow’s healthcare team. The University is home to nearly 6,000 students on two campuses in Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ. Our primary focus is graduate-level healthcare education, making Midwestern University a national leader in providing the education and training for some of today’s most in-demand health careers.

To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the Multispecialty Clinic, please call 630-743-4500 or visit www. mwuclinics.com. To learn more about the academic programs offered at Midwestern University, visit www.midwestern.edu.

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WHERE: Oak Brook Hills Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook WHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday COST & INFO: Free admission, with no reservations required; 630-850-5555, www.oakbrookhillsresortchicago. com ABOUT: An elegant space sets the stage for a piano series at Oak Brook Hills Resort. “Have a cocktail and/or dinner and enjoy the wonderful tunes,” invites the resort, noting Jim Sellers will appear Feb. 28. Chicago Jazz Magazine raves: “Sellers uses his virtuosity and eclectic knowledge to excellent effect … novel approaches and notable musical surprises.” He has appeared with Wynton Marsalis.

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PUPPY LOVE PLUS BENEFIT WHERE: Willowbrook Lanes, 735 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook WHEN: Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8 COST & INFO: $28 for adults, $18 for children; tickets at www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org ABOUT: Hinsdale Humane Society’s bowling benefit, “Spare the Animals,” will feature bowling, food and a raffle for prize packages geared to all ages. The society also announces new sessions of dog training classes, kicking off March 6 and 7. For class details, contact HHS educator Kym Iffert (shown with her adopted dog Chopper) at Humane.Ed@HinsdaleHumaneSociety.org.

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WHERE: BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard WHEN: Music starts at 9 p.m. Friday, March 7 COST & INFO: $5; www.northofeight.com, www.brauerhouse.com ABOUT: Downers Grove rock band North of Eight shares the bill with three other bands as it celebrates its new six-song EP. North of Eight plays music influenced by Southern rock and blues. Members are Steve Peterson on lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Matt Psenicka, drums; Bob Koutek, bass guitar; Max Meador, keyboards, saxophone, flute; and Ray DiJulio, lead guitar.

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WHERE: Clarendon Hills Middle School, 301 Chicago Ave. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2 COST & INFO: $6 at the door, $5 if purchased in advance from members; www.shawurl. com/10fs ABOUT: Salt Creek Quilters Guild will present “A Patchwork of America,” showing more than 300 quilts including the pictured raffle quilt, with tickets for $1 each. Demonstrations and appraisals are among the festivities.

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WHERE: 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday until March 16 COST & INFO: $40 to $48 at 847-6340200, with dinner packages available; www.MarriottTheatre.com ABOUT: Holly Stauder of Downers Grove appears in the ensemble of “Cabaret,” playing at Marriott Theatre. The Kander and Ebb musical is about English cabaret performer Sally Bowles, American writer Clifford Bradshaw and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. “Cabaret” is suggested for audiences 16 and older because of mature subject matter. The show stars Broadway veterans Megan Sikora and Patrick Sarb.

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Get a homestyle meal at Bulldog Ale House CAROL STREAM – Sometimes you just want a homestyle meal, a plethora of beer options, and a classy atmosphere to possibly take in a game.

Bulldog Ale House takes the concept of a neighborhood sports pub and combines it with a full-service dining room. The bar area is partitioned off from the diners, meaning you can feel free to bring your family for dinner and not have to fret about any sports fans’ exuberance spoiling your meal.

On a recent visit, I opted for one of the few seats not in direct view of a TV, primarily because it was a slow night in the sporting world. That was a good thing, because it allowed me to focus on the food. My companion, not much of a sports fan, was indifferent to the televised display, but had a great time regardless.

Located in the Fountains at Town Center subdivision just off Lies Road in Carol Stream, Bulldog Ale House could, at first glance, be mistaken for a local version of an Applebee’s, but that’s not true at all.

There’s nothing kitschy about Bulldog, just a clean, nicely decorated and well-maintained eatery with a focus on food and beer.

Wanting to get a sense of what’s offered, we started out with the “super grande platter” of mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, chicken tenders and warm pretzels.

As mozzarella sticks were apparently in short supply that night, my dining companion was delighted at the chance to substitute mini corn dogs instead. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, it could easily serve as a meal for two all on its own.

We ordered entrees nonetheless, knowing we’d end up taking most of the meal home for leftovers – you can’t very well review a restaurant off a single appetizer. I selected the beef Stroganoff, a childhood favorite of mine that can be excellent when made well and terrible when not. In this case,

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Bulldog Ale House is just off Lies Road in Carol Stream. There are locations in Roselle and New Lenox, as well.

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Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday n Dress code: Casual n Info: 630-690-0333, www. bulldogalehouse.com

More photos online To see more photos from Bulldog Ale House, find this Beef Stroganoff delivers steak story online at PlanitLife.com/ strips sautéed with fresh garlic mysterydiner and mushrooms over fettuccine in a well-seasoned sauce.

The “super grande platter” of appetizers usually features mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, chicken tenders and warm pretzels; on a recent location, according to its onthe baked brownie bottom pie evening, mini corn dogs were substituted for the mozzarella. line beer list. They’ve got all (again, topped with ice cream, it was terrific.

Strips of skirt steak are sautéed with fresh garlic and mushrooms, then combined with red wine and brown sauce over fettuccine. Add a dollop of sour cream and the dish is complete. If I hadn’t been so full from the appetizer, I easily could have polished it off; instead, it made for a terrific lunch the next day.

My companion was similarly stuffed from the appetizer, and selected the pot

roast over the pot pie, reasoning that the pot pie likely wouldn’t reheat as well. The pot roast is cooked in a red ale gravy with carrots, red onions and celery, and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Not usually a fan of cooked carrots, my companion enjoyed every morsel, proclaiming the various flavors complemented each other perfectly.

Bulldog Ale House offers 32 beers on draft and 22 in bottles at the Carol Stream

the standard varieties you’d expect at any bar, and some more esoteric brands, such as Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Half Acre Daisy Cutter and Shock Top Belgian White. If you enjoy a draft brew, there’s probably something here for you.

As you might’ve guessed, we didn’t have room for dessert, but would’ve been interested in the giant chocolate chip cookie (topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup) or

whipped cream and chocolate syrup). But then, who’s going to make it as far as dessert when the appetizer and meal portions are so tasty and generous? Maybe if we just split an entree …

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

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“Do-Gooder,” The 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St, Berwyn. When Gordon and Carmel buy a graystone in Chicago, it’s with the best of intentions.

Website: wp.16thstreettheater.org/ productions/season-seven-2014/ do-gooder.

Proviso West High School-March Art Display, through March, Classic Cinemas North Riverside Mall Theatre, 7501 W Cermak Road, North Riverside. Students from Proviso West High School display their work.

For information about the art display, please contact contact@falkpr.com.

Cost: Free. Website: www.classiccinemas.com.

Urinetown, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 and 2 p.m. March 2, North Central College- Pfeiffer Hall, 310 East Benton Ave., Naperville. In this hilarious, irreverent musical satire written by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, a 20-year drought leads to a severe water shortage. The government responds with a ban on private toilets. What to do when you have to pay to pee? Cost: $10-$15. Website: inearts.northcentralcollege.edu/ event/urinetown-0.

First Folio Theatre Presents “Rough Crossing,” Wednesdays to Sundays through March 2, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook.

Tom Stoppard’s hysterical farce is a musical romp on the high seas. Set in the early ’30s aboard the S.S. Italian Castle on its way to New York. Tickets range from start at $30 and $26 for seniors and students. For information, call 630-986-8067 or visit www. irstfolio.org.

FEB. 28 Aidan O’Toole, 5 p.m. Feb. 28, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Specializing in all your Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Free.

Website: www.ballydoylepub.com/ downers/music-events.

Friday Piano Series, 5:30 p.m. Feb 28, Oak Brook Hills Resort - Chicago, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. Free.

Website: www.oakbrookhillsresortchicago.com.

Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 6 p.m. Feb. 28, Hillside Public Library, 405 North Hillside Ave., Hillside. The Friends of Hillside Library celebrate the installation of their new used bookstore at the Hillside Public Library. The dedication will be to honor Dennis and Cathy Cha, owners of the Hillside McDonald’s located at Mannheim and Roosevelt Roads. Mr. and Mrs. Cha generously donated $1,000 to the Friends of Hillside Library just before Christmas, which provided the springboard for the idea of the Friend’s used bookstore. Cost: Free.

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CHAMPS OF PERFECT HARMONY WHERE: St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 2S511 Route 53, Glen Ellyn WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday rehearsals COST & INFO: Village Vocal Chords recently won an unprecedented 19th chorus championship at Harmony, Inc.’s International Contest in Canada, where 23 of the organization’s top-ranked choruses competed. Competing internationally for the irst time were new VVC members Debi Besenhoffer of Itasca, and Wanda Nelson of Lombard. The Glen Ellyn-based chorus of women barbershop singers, led by Jeanne O’Connor of Winield, has drawn talent from Western Springs to Downers Grove, Carol Stream and across the region. It welcomes women of all singing backgrounds to drop in at a rehearsal. Visit www. villagevocalchords.com.

Masala Bhangra with Sandie Pilipszyn, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Focus Yoga Studio, 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookield.

Masala Bhangra is an Indian-dance inspired itness class, where high-energy Bhangra and Bollywood and movements inspire an easy-tofollow routine. No dance experience required. Cost: $20. Website: www. focusyogastudio.com.

Film Discussion: “Fill the Void,” 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. A young Hasidic Jewish woman is pressured into an arranged levirate marriage to an older widower.

Cost: Free. Website: fordlibrary.org/ events/ilmdiscussion. Phone: 708246-0520.

Mardi Gras Party, 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 4, Chucks Southern Comforts Cafe & Banquets, 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien. Live music, buffet, dancing, fun and a cash bar. Cost: $39. Website: www.ChucksCafeDarien.com.

Riverside Township Radio Players, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Riverside Township Auditorium, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. The Riverside Township Radio Players present “Billy the Kid” from Gunsmoke and “The Collection Agency” from Lum and Abner. For information, call 708-442-8810. Cost: Free.

Comedy Night, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Cost: Free.

Website: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing.html.

Wayniac Show Karaoke, 10 p.m. Feb. 28, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/index.php.

630-505-0240.

MARCH 1 PTA Children’s Resale Event, 7 a.m.

March 1, Owen Elementary School, 1560 Westglen Drive, Naperville.

Numbers are handed out for irst access beginning at 6 a.m. Cost: Free.

Website: owen.ipsd.org.

Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. March 1, First Congregational Church of Berwyn, 34th & Gunderson, Berwyn. Cost: Free. Website: berwyn_cicero.home. comcast.net/~berwyn_cicero/FCC. Columbian Exposition Bus Tour, 9 a.m. March 1, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St, Naperville. Includes transportation from Naper Settlement by a luxury coach bus, admission to the museum plus entry to The Field Museum’s special exhibit – “Opening the Vaults: Wonders of the 1893 World’s Fair” (accompanied by the Columbian Exposition lecture series presenter). Lunch is on your own, select from several options within the museum. There will be time to visit other permanent exhibits. Reservations required. Cost: $65. Website: www.napersettlement.com.

“The Real. Balanced. Life. Health Fair,” 10 a.m. March 1, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main Street, Downers Grove. Educational event for all ages. Some featured presentations include interactive kid’s games and activities with free goodie bags for the irst 100 kids from Advocate Children’s Hospital, Yoga, exercise and cooking demos. Health classes and displays from over 30 health organizations and support groups.

Cost: Free. Website: Www.gloriadeichurch.org.

“A Patchwork of America” Salt Creek

Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1 and 2, Clarendon Hills Middle School, 301 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills.

More than 300 quilts, bed turning, quilt appraisals, demonstrations, merchant mall, rafles and more. A silent auction beneits Lurie Children’s Memorial Hospital. Admission is $5 in advance from a guild member and $6 at the door. For information, visit www.saltcreekqg.org.

Secrets of the Ideal Kitchen, 10:30 a.m. March 1, Normandy Remodeling Home Design Showroom, 440 E Ogden Ave., Hinsdale. Find ways to maximize your kitchen’s functionality as well as ways to make textures, colors and styles meld together. Register online or call 630-455-5600 Cost: Free. Website: www.normandyremodeling.com/events.

Get Into Your Pet’s Mind, noon March 1, Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street, Downers Grove. With Denise Zak, a professional animal intuitive.

Cost is $57 per 15 minute session.

Website: www.happydogbarkery. com/events.

Aldo Leopold Day, 4 p.m. March 1, Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville. For ages 10 and older. Part of a nationwide effort to highlight the environmentalist’s ideas and visions of a land ethic. Includes a short hike at Isle a la Cache, readings from Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac” and a screening of the movie, “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time.” Registration is required. Call 815-886-1467. Cost: Free. Website: www.reconnectwithnature.org.

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Lemont. Prizes awarded to the top 3 teams. Free.

Open Mic, 8:30 p.m. March 4, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle.

Every Tuesday. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com. 630-505-0240.

Trivia Night, 9 p.m. March 4, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Free. Website: www. ballydoylepub.com.

• GO GUIDE Continued from page 27 25th Annual LHS Jazz Band Dinner Dance, 6 p.m. March 1, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 Archer Avenue, Willow Springs. Cost: $55. Website: www.lemontband.org. Phone: 708839-1000.

Little Friends Benefit Auction, 6 p.m.

March 1, Hilton Lisle, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. One of the longest-running auctions in the area, this much loved community event is a critical artery of support for the unique services our agency provides to more than 800 children and adults each year. Cost: $125-$150. Website: www.littlefriendsinc.org.

Charity Benefit, 6 p.m. March 1, Tamarack Golf Club, 21032 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. Dancing and prizes. Cost: $20. Website: quitobarriooutreach.org/pro.

Salsa, 6 p.m. March 1, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour lesson with Cinnamon; at 10 p.m. show off your skills with open dancing with DJ Vampiro/DJ Safiro/Live band! Cost: Free-$10. Website: www.estebansdiningdancing.com.

Band Together, 6:30 p.m. March 1, The Community House, 415 West Eighth Street, Hinsdale. Performances by School of Rock and Paparockzzi.

Tickets include live music, unlimited food, beer, wine and soft drinks. Cost: $50. Website: www.thecommunityhouse.org.

Kinetic Dance Company’s Winter Show: “Breaking Free,” 7 p.m.

March 1, Wentz Hall at North Central College, 171 East Chicago Ave., Naperville. A portion of the proceeds beneit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Bolingbrook. Cost: $10-$20. Website: www.dancedimensionsstudio.com/bulletin.html.

Mardi Gras Fundraiser, 7 p.m. March 1, Aurelio’s Pizza Springbrook Square, 1975 Springbrook Square Drive, Naperville. Celebrate your Cajun early to help make a difference for our kids, seniors and their families in need.

Tickets are $25 if purchased online before March 1 ($30 at door) and includes one drink, one rafle ticket, pizza and beads. $25 online purchase, $30 at door. Website: www.napervillejuniors.org.

MARCH 2 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, 11:30 a.m. March 2, St. Patrick’s Residence Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Enjoy Irish musicians, Irish and Scottish dancers, games and face-painting for the children, rafle and more. Irish soda bread from Winston’s Market, corn beef sandwiches and hot dogs will be available for purchase. Sweepstakes

MARCH 5 Restoration-in-Progress Tours, 11 a.m. March 5, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook.

Take a docent-guided tour through Mayslake Peabody Estate to learn about the past and future of this historic 1920s Tudor Revival-style mansion. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Website: www. dupageforest.org. Phone: 630-2069567.

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BELUSHI BACK WHERE: McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn WHEN: Saturday, March 8 COST & INFO: Film and TV star Jim Belushi (front and center), a 1974 College of DuPage graduate who grew up in Wheaton with his late brother, John, returns to headline both a beneit and a late show with his improv group the Board of Comedy.

Events celebrate the newly renovated center. $250 for 6 p.m. “MAC Madness” beneit performance and party; $44 for 9:30 p.m. performance; 630-942-4000, www.atthemac.org

Grand Prize of airfare to Ireland for two and other Irish surprises. All proceeds will beneit St. Patrick’s Residence. Cost: Free. Website: www. stpatricksresidence.org. Phone: 630416-6565.

Moon Festival: Presented by Kerry Leung, 2 p.m. March 2, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Kerry Leung is a celebrated multi-instrumentalist and member of the Chinese Music Society of North America. Cost: Free. Website: www. oak-brook.org/library.

Romantic Spring, 3 p.m. March 2, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garield Ave., Hinsdale. Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players present the inale of their concert series.

This family-friendly concert is free to everyone 18 and under. Mingle with the performers after the concert at a casual reception with refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market Hinsdale. Cost: Free-$20. Website: www.chicagophilharmonic.org.

Parish Mission, 6:15 p.m. March 2, St. Joseph Church, 4801 Main St., Downers Grove. The Rev. Mark Mannion will explore the background

of our irst Latin American Pope. Cost: Free. Website: www.stjosephdg.org/ parish/index.php.

Live Pub Trivia, 7 p.m. March 2, Tommy Nevin’s Pub, 3032 English Rows, Naperville, Offering $75 worth of prizes to the winners. Free. Website: www. tommynevins.com.

Acoustic Night, 8 p.m. March 2, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville.

Enjoy playing acoustic music? Come out every Monday night and play for us. Cost: Free.

MARCH 3 Art at Mayslake: Basic Design with Collage, 9 a.m. March 3, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Explore collage by working with magazines and found, altered and repurposed papers during this eight-week course. Meets on Mondays through April 21. Adults only. $165 per person. To register, call 630206-9566. Website: www.dupageforest.org. Phone: 630-206-9567.

Bags Competition, 8 p.m. March 3, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Every

monday night. Free. Website: www. ballydoylepub.com.

MARCH 4 Art at Mayslake: Exploring Watercolors, 10 a.m. March 4, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Join this six-part class to enhance your artistic style while painting with watercolors in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Class meets Tuesdays through April 8. Adults only. $125 per person. To register, call 630-206-9566. Website: www. dupageforest.org.

Art at Mayslake: Introduction to Stained Glass, 4 p.m. March 4, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Gain an introduction to the art of stained glass, including cutting, design, lead construction, soldering and framing, during this sixpart class. Class meets on Tuesdays through April 8. Adults only. $125 plus $175 supply fee per person. To register, call 630-206-9566. Website: www.dupageforest.org.

Live Team Trivia, 8 p.m. March 4, StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St.,

Your Style … Revealed, 12:30 p.m.

March 6, Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, 5550 Wolf Road, Western Springs. An afternoon of fellowship and fashion. Nancy Pipal, a La Grange resident and Personal Style Consultant willdiscuss how to get more mileage out of your basics and the best colors for hair, makeup and clothing. Cost: $10. Website: www. presbyws.org.

“The Foreigner,” 7:30 p.m. March 6 and 7, Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Charlie Baker, a man from England travels to a ishing lodge in Georgia with his best friend, “Froggy” LeSeuer. Charlie, who is going through an emotional crisis, has a fear of striking up conversation with strangers. Because of this, “Froggy” tells all the guests at the lodge that Charlie is a foreigner who doesn’t speak English. Once this begins, Charlie overhears many things that he shouldn’t, and gets himself into quite the mess. Cost: $5.

Website: theatrecentral.wix.com/tc.

Phone: 630-364-3922.

The Pete Ellman Big Band (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. March 6, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com. 630-5050240.

Kitty-oke, 8 p.m. March 6, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, Every Thursday night. Free.

Bachata Thursdays, 8 p.m. March 6, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour lesson with DJ Gaston, then show off your moves with open dancing. Free.

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Hinsdale Central’s Brian Allen (right) tries to score a takedown on Moline’s Adarios Jones in their Class 3A 285-pound title natch Saturday. Allen placed second and capped his career with four state medals, including a state title.

Medal moments

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Season records

jrossi@shawmedia.com CHAMPAIGN – Brian Allen stepped on to the medal stand at the state wrestling tournament for the fourth time last weekend.

It’s an achievement most wrestlers would love to have on their resumes, but a second place finish at 285 pounds in Class 3A was still tough to swallow for the Hinsdale Central senior.

The defending state champ at 285, Allen lost 3-2 on the ultimate tiebreaker in the fourth overtime against Moline’s Adarios Jones. Allen chose down position in that overtime and had to escape or reverse Jones to earn points for the win. Jones prevented Allen from doing either and won the title.

HINSDALE CENTRAL • Brian Allen: 45-2 • Matt Allen: 39-6 • Juwan Edmond: 49-2 HINSDALE SOUTH • Justin Maslow: 42-8 • Josh King: 40-6

“His senior year, I feel bad for him,” Central head coach Jason Hayes said. “He’s put in a lot of work. It’s just a tough loss. The Moline kid’s good.

He’s a good [wrestler]. He’s going to Northern Iowa and he’s got a scholarship. It’s not like he lost to a nobody.”

Despite the way his career ended, Allen’s credentials stack up with the best wrestlers in state history.

Hinsdale Central’s Allen, Edmond earn all-state wrestling finishes

“He’s been down here four times — third, third, champion and runner-up,” Hayes said. “Those are amazing credentials at the end of the day.

They’re amazing, and any kid would want those.”

Wrestling at a 145-pound class that was considered the deepest in the state, Central junior Juwan Edmond dropped a quarterfinal match before winning four wrestleback matches for a third place finish.

For the 2013 state runner-up who had designs on winning a title, third place didn’t satisfy.

“Me placing third really doesn’t do anything for me,” Edmond said. “My main goal was to win state, and I feel I disappointed a lot of people.”

Following his loss, Edmond, who was also a fifth-place finisher as a freshman, won his first two wrestleback matches

via first-period pin and major decision. He won 3-2 in a backdraw semifinal before winning the third-place bout, 12-9.

“I didn’t do anything well in my quarterfinal match,” Edmond said of the 9-6 loss. “I would say me bouncing back was the highlight of my tournament.”

“After that [quarterfinal] match I kind of got on his butt and said, ‘Hey man, you’ve got to suck it up and get after and get that fire going,’” Hayes said. “He had a bad match in the quarterfinals, but he came back in the wrestlebacks and finished third, and he beat some really good kids to do it.”

Central sophomore Matt Allen went 1-1 in the main draw at 220 and 1-1 in the backdraw, but did not medal in his first trip to state. His two

wins came via fall, and his two losses came to the second- and third-place finishers.

Hinsdale South Justin Maslow (145) and Josh King (220) both represented Hinsdale South at the state meet.

Maslow, a senior who was all-state last season, won his opening match 11-1, before falling to eventual state champ Larry Early III of Oak Park-River Forest. He bounced back with an 8-0 win in the wrestlebacks, but Sandburg’s John Pellegrino then knocked him out of the tournament.

Sophomore King dropped a narrow 2-1 decision in his first-round match and was denied a chance to keep wrestling when the winner of that initial match lost his subsequent bout.

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Hinsdale Central’s Jordan Bradshaw (left) pressures York’s Stanley Roberts on an inbound play during a Feb. 18 game. The Red Devils earned a high playoff seed and will start the postseason Tuesday.

Central, South could meet in playoffs

By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com The Class 3A and 4A boys basketball playoffs tip off next week, and while teams from the area will head different directions at the start of the postseason, the end goal is the same — to reach Carver Arena in Peoria for the state finals March 21 and 22.

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Red Devil repeat as conference champs

Hinsdale Central Class: 4A Regional: Naperville Central Sectional: East Aurora Seed: No. 4 First game: 7 p.m. Tuesday vs.

No. 13 Hinsdale South or No. 20 Downers Grove North Outlook: After claiming their second straight West Suburban Silver conference title, the Red Devils head into the playoffs with plenty of momentum.

Last year’s conference title didn’t translate into playoff success as Central lost its playoff opener, but there will be no surprises in the first playoff game this year. Central faced, and lost to, Hinsdale South in the first game of the season, falling 65-63 in overtime. The Red Devils comfortably defeated Downers Grove North twice in WSS play.

Six-foot-7 junior forward Matt Rafferty presents matchup problems for opponents.

Not only is he a tough post player, but he has range to stretch the floor. The 6-7 Ian Bunting add more size in the paint. Chase Hamilton is a reliable scorer, Jordan Bradshaw a solid point guard, and Grant Lillard a tenacious defender.

If the Red Devils can win their first postseason game, they would advance to the March 7 regional title game, where No. 5 Naperville Central would likely be waiting.

Hinsdale South Class: 4A Regional: Naperville Central Sectional: East Aurora Seed: No. 13 First game: 6 p.m. Monday vs.

No. 20 Downers Grove North Outlook: Wins have been harder to come by for Hinsdale South since 2014 started, but the Hornets are more than ready for the postseason.

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Hinsdale South’s Stefan Kaplarevic passes the ball during a Feb. 11 game against Morton. The Hornets face Downers Grove North in their first playoff game Monday.

Of the eight losses they’ve suffered in 2014, two have come against West Suburban Gold conference champion Proviso East (one in multiple overtimes), two were against a dangerous and athletic Morton team, and another came on the road at Quincy, which is traditionally one of the toughest places to play for opposing teams.

“We’ve played some of the best teams in the state,” South head coach Brett Moore. “It seems like we’ve played Morton and Proviso East about every other day. We’ve had some tough games, but we’ve gotten better and better as the season has gone on.”

A 63-55 win against Addison Trail on Friday upped South’s record to 15-11 as they finished off the WSG season with a win.

In 6-foot-9 sophomore center Barret Benson, South has one of the top post players in the area. Six-foot-5 forward Tyler Zampa complements Benson in the paint. Guard Larry Motuzis is a versatile playmaker who scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds against AT.

Downers Grove South Class: 4A Regional: Plainfield East Sectional: East Aurora Seed: No. 14 First game: 6 p.m. Monday vs.

No. 19 Batavia Outlook: South is not blessed with an abundance of size, so the secret to the Mustangs’ success is no secret.

Anyone that has seen them play knows their strength is the outside shot, and since the calendar flipped to 2014, South has been on fire from long range.

Danny Spinuzza, Paul Engo III, Wes Dahle, Kovas Rugienius, Mantas Augustinavicius and Matt Zinnecker can all bury the 3-pointer, but teams that over-commit to defending the perimeter pay the price because all those players, plus Darryl Howard, Javon Turner and DeAndre Washington, are all capable of slashing to the hoop and finishing at the rim.

If the Mustangs can move past Batavia, they would face Bolingbrook in a regional semifinal at 7 p.m.

Tuesday.

Hinsdale Central’s boys basketball team fended off Glenbard West Friday and earned a 56-48 win that clinched the Red Devils’ second straight outright West Suburban Silver title.

Central’s win in conjunction with York’s 54-50 loss to Oak Park-River Forest clinched the title. The last time Central won back-to-back conference titles was 1996 and 1997.

Central (21-6, 11-1) struggled early but got going in the second half to pull away from the Hilltoppers. Matt Rafferty scored 16 of his game-high 20 points in the second half. He added eight rebounds. Jordan Bradshaw notched seven of his 11 points in the second half.

BOYS SWIMMING Hinsdale Central Behind four first-place finishes, Hinsdale Central’s boys swimming team captured the title at the Downers Grove North sectional on Saturday.

The Red Devils scored 266 to hold off second place Lyons Township (241) for the title.

In addition to the winners, Central earned eight other entries to the state meet, which takes place today and Saturday at Evanston High School.

Craig Smith, Franco Reyes, Brian Portland and Aneil Srivastava started the sectional with a winning time of 1:37.27 in the 200-yard medley relay.

Reyes finished first in the 100 butterfly (49.84), Portland won the 100 freestyle (47.39), and Brian Powell won the 50 freestyle (21.93).

The 200 freestlye relay team of Reyes, Brian, Srivastava

and Portland (1:27.51), the 400 freestyle quartet of Banistre Lienhart, William Bowater, Adam Pircon and Portland (3:12.76), and Reyes in the 100 breaststroke (59.74) all finished second. Bowater (third in the 200 freestyle), Pircon (third in the 500 freestyle), Sam Pielet (fourth in the 1-meter diving) and Craig Smith (fifth in the 100 backstroke) were also state qualifiers.

Hinsdale South Jason Yang clocked a time of 53.92 in the 100-yard backstroke at Saturday’s Downers Grove North sectional to earn a berth at this weekend’s state meet.

Yang will be the only South swimmer at state, but the Hornets were close to earning more state berths.

Yang placed third in the 100 butterfly with a time (53.47) less than one second off the qualifying standard. Ryan Chu (eighth in the 100 breaststroke, 1:01.57) was also less than a second away from qualifying for state.

Yang, Chu, Kedrick Shin and David Kulhavy placed sixth in the 200 yard medley relay and earned a matching finish in the 400 freestyle relay.

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A defenseman in his second season playing for the Wichita Falls Wildcats of the North American Hockey League, the 20-year old has played in 46 games for the Wildcats this season and has tallied six goals and 20 assists.

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DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 002378 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/13/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/25/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 8-201 IN THE KNOLLS CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF LOT 2 OF PFH ASSESSMENT PLAT IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 AND THE WEST 3/4 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 ALL IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM

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Individuals interested in reviewing the textbooks may do so between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, from February 25, 2014 through April 11, 2014.

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SEALED BIDS TO SUPPLY XEROGRAPHIC PAPER AND OTHER PAPER PRODUCTS FOR THE SOUTHEAST DUPAGE PURCHASING GROUP (COMPRISED OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66, 180, 201 AND 202, IN DUPAGE COUNTY AND NO. 113 IN COOK COUNTY, IL) WILL BE RECEIVED IN THE COORDINATOR'S OFFICE, LOCATED IN LACE SCHOOL, 7414 CASS AVENUE, DARIEN, IL. (630) 968-7505 UNTIL 10:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014, AT WHICH TIME THEY WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED. SPECIFICATIONS AND BID FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS ON SCHOOL DAYS BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND 2:00 P.M. MARGOT MUENZING, PURCHASING COORDINATOR February 28, 2014 Suburban Life 7239 DAR

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mysuburbanlife.com DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R7922999, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, AND ALL EASEMENT RIGHTS APPURTENANT THERETO. SITUATED IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-14-303-109 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6157 Knollway Drive Unit #201 Willowbrook, IL 60527 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: 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 14-13-18730.

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) )1151 421 S. Vine St Hinsdale, IL 60521 Notice is given of the death of 630-542-2129 Joseph A. Scott February 28, 2014 whose address was March 7, 14, 2014 Hinsdale Suburban Life 7304 Willowbrook, IL 60527 Letters of Office were issued LEGAL NOTICE on January 8, 2014 to Peggy C. Boyd, 239 South Street, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS Elmhurst, IL 60126 as: COUNTY OF DUPAGE INDEPENDENT WHEATON, ILLINOIS EXECUTOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH whose attorney is JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Michael Overmann ESTATE OF )2014 )P The estate will be adminis- Jane Mary Johnson )124 tered without Court Supervision, Deceased unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS Notice is given of the death of Jane Mary Johnson 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or whose address was delivering a petition to terminate Oak Brook, IL 60523 to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Letters of Office were issued on Claims against the estate may 2/19/14 to Edward Thomas be filed in the Office of Chris Johnson, 12612 Walmer Street, Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, Overland Park, KS 66209 as: INDEPENDENT 505 N. County Farm Road, EXECUTOR Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before August 22, 2014, any whose attorney is Thomas D. claim not filed within that period Bransfield, 135 S. LaSalle St. is barred. Copies of a claim filed #2310, Chicago, IL 60603 with the Circuit Court Clerk must 60603 be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attor- To probate a will and whose ney, if any, within ten (10) days name and address is not stated after it has been filed with the in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was enCircuit Clerk. tered by the Court on 2/19/14 admitting the will to probate.

CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Within 42 days after the effective Clerk of the Eighteenth date of the original order of adJudicial Circuit Court mission, you may file a petition Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witMichael Overmann nesses to the will in open court Attorney For: Executor or other evidence, as provided 7702 S. Cass Ave., #115 in section 6-21 of the Probate Darien, IL 60561 Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

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You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court LEGAL NOTICE within 6 months after the admisUNITED STATES OF AMERICA sion of the will to probate.

STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE The estate will be administered WHEATON, ILLINOIS without Court Supervision, unIN THE CIRCUIT COURT less under section 28-4 of the OF THE EIGHTEENTH Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 5/28-4) any interested person )2014 terminates independent adminis)MR tration at any time by mailing or )245 delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

LEGAL NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is hereby given Claims against the estate may that on 4-9-2014 at 9 A.M. in be filed in the Office of Chris courtroom 2007 at DuPage Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, Judicial Center, 505 North 505 N. County Farm Road, County Farm Road, Wheaton, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the Illinois, I will have my petition representative or both on or heard in the said Court for the before August 29, 2014, any claim not filed within that period change of my name from: LEGAL NOTICE is barred. Copies of a claim filed Sally Huber UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to that of with the Circuit Court Clerk must STATE OF ILLINOIS be mailed or delivered to the Salle Huber COUNTY OF DUPAGE pursuant to the statute in such representative and to the attorWHEATON, ILLINOIS ney, if any, within ten (10) days case made and provided.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DATED: 2/25/14 after it has been filed with the OF THE EIGHTEENTH Circuit Clerk.

Wheaton, Illinois JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Salle Huber CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Petitioner Clerk of the Eighteenth ESTATE OF )2013 Sally Huber Judicial Circuit Court Joseph A. Scott )P Petitioner Pro Se February 21, 28, 2014 March 7, 2014 Suburban Life 7268 WIL

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