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ON THE COVER Lemont walks off the field following the first half of the IHSA Class 3A state championship game Saturday against Nazareth Academy. Lathan Goumas - lgoumas@shawmedia.com

Holidays to arrive Saturday in downtown Lemont By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Lemont welcomes the Christmas season with its Hometown Holiday from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Lemont. The village’s signature hol-

iday event includes the traditional Christmas tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus. “It’s the way to kick off the holiday season, bring the community together,” village marketing coordinator Donna Pecina said. Lemont Mayor Brian

Reaves said he hopes to see a good crowd for the event. “It will be great to come out to see other residents in town and enjoy the festivities in downtown,” he said. Pecina said the event has a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and most of the enter-

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Homes Jones said this plan, more so than the 2002 plan, recognizes a need for a mix of housing options rather than just developing larger single-family homes. One of the reasons, she said, is a change in demographics in Lemont and nationally. The population is growing older – a 39 percent increase in Lemont residents age 62 and older from 2000 to 2010. “As people age, they’re going to be shedding these larger family detached homes and looking for smaller homes,” she said. Jones also said Lemont takes pride in being a multigenerational community, so a variety of housing options are needed for family members at different stages in their lives.

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Jones said the village is looking at the broader picture of nonmotorized transportation and mass transit. “We’re not looking at roads as solely servicing cars,” she said. She said it also has always been the village’s goal to have a highly connected road network.

Natural Resources Jones said developments such as the Heritage Corridor have already established Lemont’s plans for nature preservation. This plan has put more emphasis on environmental considerations, such as water quality. Unlike several other Cook County communities, which get their water from Lake Michigan, Lemont gets its water from local wells. Jones said Lemont needs to protect the quality of its water supply with features such as rain barrels and permeable pavements. “We’re more cognizant that water is not a limitless resource,” she said.

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The 2030 Lemont Comprehensive Plan can be read on the village website, www. lemont.il.us. There is a link titled “Comprehensive Plan” on the left side bar of the home page.

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LEMONT – The village of Lemont recently adopted its 2030 Comprehensive Plan, updating the plan last adopted in 2002. The comprehensive plan is the document that not only spells out the village’s vision for the future but also is meant as a guide for developers in the village. Planning and economic development director Charity Jones, one of the main authors of the plan, said many of the recommendations from the 2002 plan have been implemented, so much of the 2030 plan is building off the previous plan. “With this plan, we tried to really have a focus of where Lemont fits within the region,” she said. Here is a look at the six sections of the plan and how the The village of Lemont adopted a new comprehensive plan this year. village’s vision has changed or remained the same: and outlines how the village Targets are determined would like it to be developed. based on national and local Civic Life Jones said the land use trends for growth and how the This section focuses on how the village can ensure and en- categories on the map have industry fits with Lemont’s vicourage opportunities for civ- changed to be more descrip- sion. tive about how the property Growth targets are health ic participation. care and social assistance; Jones said this includes in- should be developed. The section also focuses on retail trade; professional, scitergovernmental cooperation and working with community protecting the historical and entific and technical services; natural features of the village and arts, entertainment and organizations. She said this section largely and incorporating them into recreation. builds on what was outlined in future developments. Preservation targets are the previous plan. manufacturing and transportation and warehousing. Economic Prosperity Of the growth target inIn the plan, the village idenCommunity Character This section includes the tifies target industries that it dustries, Jones said arts, enfuture land use map, which would like to focus on either tertainment and recreation is more unique to Lemont as Jones said is one of the items growing or preserving. Jones said because the vil- opposed to some communities. most identified with a compreShe said Lemont has a lage has limited resources to hensive plan. The map, which includes focus on business attraction, it strong base to build on in this the current village limits and needs to prioritize which types industry, such as the number as much as 1½ miles beyond, of businesses it most wants to of golf courses and the arts community. looks at each piece of property attract.

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LEMONT – The village of Lemont has picked Marc Maton as the Lemont Police Department’s next chief of police, according to a village press release. Maton (pronounced MayTAWN) will be Marc replacing Kevin Maton Shaughnessy, who is retiring Jan. 2. According to the release, Maton has 28 years of experience in various levels of responsibility from the Illinois State Police, most recently as the deputy director of the administration division with the Illinois State Police. His first day will be Jan. 5. Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves said the village went through an extensive interview process before choosing Maton. “Col. Maton was one of the top candidates that we had interviewed, and we are very excited that he has accepted the position of police chief and look forward to working with

him here in the village of Lemont,” he said. Maton said he had already planned on leaving the state police this year and was looking for a municipal position near Plainfield, where he lives. Shaughnessy, who also previously worked for the Illinois State Police, said he has known Maton for many years. “He’s going to be a great asset to the Lemont Police,” he said. “He’s a great professional.” Having made the same transition as Maton, Shaughnessy knows the difference between working for the state police and a municipal department. “In the state police, he’s operating at a level where the numbers are higher, the action is quicker,” he said. “The village, the Lemont Police Department, it’s an environment you’ll see the impact of your changes.” Maton said he is looking forward to policing on a community level. “Sometimes with the state, you are a little bit detached,” he said. “This will give me the opportunity to meet and work with the community leaders.”

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LEMONT – Lemont High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society will host a fundraiser Sunday to benefit the Project Angel Eyes Red Stocking Project at Front Street Cantina, 319 Front St., Lemont, according to a Lemont High School news release. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of its receipts between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday. The Red Stocking Project aims to provide children in hospitals with gifts for the holidays. Proceeds from the Na-

tional Honor Society’s event will be used to create stockings to give to these children. Personal donations to the Red Stocking Project also may be made through a registry available at the Lemont Target, 13460 S. Archer Ave. The National Honor Society recognizes students who demonstrate scholarship, leadership, character and service. Students may be chosen for membership during their junior or senior years. The National Honor Society co-sponsors are English teacher Marek Dron and counselor Andrea Heinz.

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

DUI • Michael Van Hoegarden, 32, of 14146 High Road, Lockport, was charged at 3:03 a.m. Nov. 23 with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and driving too fast for conditions after a traffic stop in the 16600 Block of New Avenue.

• Jason Sudar, 41, of 16701 Robinhood Drive, Orland Park, was charged at 11:51 p.m. Nov. 27 with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane use after a traffic stop in the 13100 Block of Archer Avenue.

W. Meath Drive, Homer Glen, was charged at 5:10 p.m. Nov. 26 with retail theft after an incident in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue.

between 10:30 p.m. Nov. 25 and 7 a.m. Nov. 26 from a vehicle in the 16600 block of Sterling Drive.

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• A vehicle was damaged and a black purse, drivers license, Theft state ID, credit cards and a pass• Nicholas Lusson, 25, of 6720 port were stolen between 10 N. Park Lane, Westmont, was p.m. Nov. 23 and 5:50 a.m. Nov. charged at 3:06 p.m. Nov. 21 24 in the 0-50 block of Eureka with retail theft after an incident Avenue. in the 13400 block of Archer • A wallet, cash, driver’s Avenue. license, credit cards, gray jacket • Birute Haynes, 67, of 13630 and a winter hat were stolen

• A vehicle was damaged between Nov. 23 and 24 in the 0-50 block of Eureka Avenue. • A vehicle was damaged between 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and 6:40 a.m. Nov. 24 in the 700 block of Ridge Road. • A parking garage was defaced between Nov. 24 and 25 in the 800 block of Porter Street. • A vehicle was struck

between 11 a.m. and 12:55 p.m. Nov. 25 in the 700 block of Ledochowski Street. • A stop sign post was struck between Nov. 25 and 26 in the 12600 block of Briarcliff Drive. • A vehicle was struck between Nov. 23 and 27 in the 13300 block of Main Street.

License violation Stephanie Vieyra, 24, of 1100 Hacker Ave., Joliet, was charged at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 25 with driving while license suspended and speeding after a traffic stop in the 17400 Block of 127th Street.

NEWS BRIEFS NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR LEMONT-BROMBEREK COMBINED SCHOOL DISTRICT 113A I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax increase for Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois for 2014 will be held on December 17, 2014, after 7:00 p.m. at Old Quarry Middle School, 16100 W. 127th Street, Lemont, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Barbara Germany, Business Manager/ CSBO and Treasurer, Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A, 16100 W. 127th Street, Lemont, Illinois, 630-257-2286. II. The corporate and special purposes property taxes extended or abated for the year 2013 were $18,452,450. The proposed corporate and special purposes property taxes to be levied for the year 2014 are $19,750,000. This represents an 7.03% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for the year 2013 were $4,968,587. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for the year 2014 are $5,155,000. This represents a 3.75% increase over the previous year. IV. Total property taxes extended or abated for the year 2013 were $23,421,037. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for the year 2014 are $24,905,000. This represents a 6.34% increase over the previous year. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LEMONT-BROMBEREK COMBINED SCHOOL DISTRICT 113A BY: Patrick Kerrigan Secretary, Board of Education December 3, 5, 2014 November 19, 2014 Suburban Life DG/LEM 8811 adno=S0250596

underage alcohol sale compliance checks on 20 Lemont LEMONT – The Lemont Police licensees Oct. 30. Bottles, 439 Talcott St., and Department invites the comPetersen’s Main Inn, 302 Main munity to say its goodbyes St., both were cited for selling to retiring Police Chief Kevin alcohol to underage particiShaughnessy during an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednes- pants during the compliance check. day at the police department, Teams of state and local law 14600 127th St. Shaughnessy will retire at the enforcement officials and volunteers from high schools and end of December. For information, call 630-257- colleges randomly visit liquor stores, restaurants and bars in 2229. communities around the state to check for ongoing compliance Two businesses receive citations in alcohol checks with state laws mandating that no liquor is sold to minors LEMONT – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission and Lemont younger than 21. –Suburban Life Media Police Department conducted

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• STAMP Continued from page 4 Service to participate in its Passport to Your National Parks Program. Through the program, individuals purchase passport books and collect stamps at parks, monuments and heritage areas across the country. According to the release, the association hopes the stamp will encourage collectors from across the country to visit locations in the I&M Canal Corridor, such as Lemont.

The Lemont Train Station, 101 Main St., was chosen because the association has an office there. The corridor covers 100 miles of the canal that runs from Chicago’s lakefront to the Illinois River in LaSalle. Other locations offering the stamps include the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the Will County Historical Museum in Lockport, Grundy County Historical Museum in Morris, the Ottawa Visitors Center and the Lock 16 Center in LaSalle. The commemorative stamps will be available until Aug. 24.

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Senior Suburban Orchestra seeks new home By KELLI MURRAY kmurray@shawmedia.com The Senior Suburban Orchestra is packing up its music stands and song sheets as it prepares to move from its longtime home in Downers Grove. The only problem is there is no new location to move into. The orchestra, which has been rehearsing and running its operations from Oak Trace Retirement Center in Downers Grove for the past 15 years, received a letter from Oak Trace management in October that, because of increased enrollment at the facility, acPhoto provided commodations were no longer Senior Suburban Orchestra members Sandy Brubaker (violin) John-Son going to be available to the orLih (cello) Janet Bane (piano) and Laura Meyers (flute) perform Nov. 8 chestra, according to Ronald at the Oak Trace Holiday Happening event. Baumgardner, who plays vio-

TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR LEMONT PARK DISTRICT, COOK, DUPAGE AND WILL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS. I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Lemont Park District for 2014 (payable in 2015) will be held on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Centennial Community Center. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Louise Z. Egofske, Executive Director, Lemont Park District 16028 – 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439, 630-257-6787. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2013 (payable in 2014) were $2,219,681. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2014 (payable in 2015) are $2,330,414. This represents a 4.99% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 (payable in 2014) were $2,018,323. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 (payable in 2015) are $1,954,875. This represents a 3.15% decrease over the previous year.

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Facilities that are interested in providing a new home for the orchestra may call SSO President Bob Bahrey at 630627-7131. For information and to see a concert schedule, visit www.seniorsuburban orchestra.org. lin in the orchestra. “It’s been a friendly cooperation and we’re glad that we had that place as long as we did,” Baumgardner said. “I don’t expect to be homeless Jan. 1, but we are still contacting places that would like to have us.” Oak Trace is part of the Lifespace Communities family of senior retirement homes. “It was a parking and a space issue,” said Lisa Ryan, director of communications for Lifespace Communities. “They are a rather large orchestra, and from a parking standpoint, they were taking up all the parking in the health center area so friends and family who came to visit [residents] could not find a spot to park.” Ryan said staff at Oak Trace has spoken with orchestra president Bob Bahrey about parking at a separate location and then finding a shuttle bus to take the orchestra members to the Oak Trace. “If they find a place that better meets their needs, we wish them well,” Ryan said. “If they would like to stay and like to be shuttled in, we would like them to stay at Oak Trace as long as it meets their needs.” In lieu of paying for rental space at Oak Trace, the orchestra would perform free concerts at the facility occasionally throughout the year, Baumgardner said. The group has several locations it is re-

“I don’t expect to be homeless Jan. 1, but we are still contacting places that would like to have us.” Ronald Baumgardner Violinist

searching in the hopes of a suitable replacement setting for the orchestra, and while the location doesn’t need to remain in Downers Grove, there are some particulars the group requires. “We are looking for a place that has room for a 50-piece orchestra to rehearse and chairs with no arms – it’s hard to play the violin with arms on chairs,” he said. “We would need a small storage space for some things. It would be nice not to carry the bass drum home every week.” Players hail from all over the western suburbs, including Downers Grove, Woodridge, Lisle and Bolingbrook. Downers Grove resident Florence Naprstek, 84, has been playing violin for the orchestra since its inception. “I’ve enjoyed the orchestra,” Naprstek said. “The players are from all walks of life with all kinds of experience. We have a pretty stable roster.” While the move is looming ahead for the orchestra, the group’s concert schedule so far has not been affected, with concerts on the docket for December at various retirement centers in the area. Naprstek said she looks forward to Tuesday afternoons when the group rehearses. “We have a lot of camaraderie and it’s fun to see them every week,” she said. “It keeps us on our toes.”

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IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2013 (payable in 2014) were $4,238,004. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2014 (payable in 2015) are $4,285,289. This represents a 1.11% increase over the previous year. December 5, 2014

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LEMONT – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Lemont Park District with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, according to a Lemont Park District news release. It is the ninth consecutive year the Park District has received the award for its comprehensive annual financial Lemont police warn about IRS telephone scam report. Executive Director Louise LEMONT – The village of Egofske also was presented an Lemont is receiving a high number of scam telephone calls Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, given to the infrom people claiming to be IRS dividual, department or agency agents, according to a Lemdesignated by the government ont Police Department news as being primarily responsible release. for preparing the financial According to the release, the report. scammer asks the person to –Suburban Life Media purchase a prepaid card that can

Legal Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Lemont Township High School District 210, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, for 2014 will be held on December 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Lemont High School, 800 Porter Street, Lemont, Illinois, 60439. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Mary Ticknor, Superintendent, Lemont High School, 800 Porter Street, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, (630) 243-3254. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were $17,511,997. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $19,000,500. This represents an 8.50 percent increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 were $4,114,150. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 are $3,999,278. This represents a 2.79 percent decrease over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were $21,626,147. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $22,999,778. This represents a 6.35 percent increase over the previous year. December 3, 5, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life Woodridge Suburban Life Lemont Suburban Life 8909

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LEMONT – Little Mountain Community Theatre of Lemont will host its second year of youth workshops next summer at the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center. There will be an acting workshop for children in second through seventh grade from June 8 to 19 and a Super Hero Camp for children with special needs from June 22 to 26. Tuition costs $300 for each camp, and registration is required. Registration for the Super Hero Camp is available at www. artfulimpact.org. Registration for the acting camp will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Lemont High School archway entrance, 800 Porter St.

be transferred into the scammer’s account. The calls appear to be targeting senior citizens and are not specific to Lemont, according to the release. People who receive such a call are asked to report the incident by going online to www. tigta.gov and clicking on the “lmpersonation Scam Reporting” link.

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Ruling deepens state’s pension debt crisis SPRINGFIELD – A Sangamon County judge just snapped the first buckle on the state’s straightjacket last week. Circuit Judge John Belz ruled a plan championed by House Speaker Mike Madigan and Gov. Pat Quinn was unconstitutional. The measure will almost certainly be considered next by the state supreme court. At issue is whether the state can reduce retirement VIEWS benefits for future work Scott performed by government Reeder workers. Faced with more than $111 billion in unfunded pension liabilities, Illinois is in the worst fiscal condition of any state. Belz’s ruling sets the stage for the crisis to deepen. While government worker unions were touting the ruling as a victory, it’s actually sowing despair for many current employees and sets the stage for generational warfare. If the high court upholds this ruling, tax dollars that would go to support schools, prisons and other state services will be diverted to fund pensions. Look for teachers, prison guards and other state workers to receive pink slips to free up money for increased pension payments. Who else but government workers routinely retire in their 50s, have guaranteed cost of living adjustments and pensions guaranteed to grow until the day they die? Things won’t be pretty during the 2015 legislative session, which begins in January. Don’t be surprised if deep cuts are made in state spending, less money flows to schools and more government workers head toward the unemployment line. And things could get worse when summer comes. That’s when the labor contract with the largest state workers’ union expires. One should expect Governor-elect Bruce Rauner to demand wage concessions. Of course, the Illinois Supreme Court could rule the crisis is so extreme that the state’s emergency powers allow it to reshape pensions on their own. Will the state Supreme Court see it as a sufficient crisis for the state to exercise its police power or reserved sovereign power to diminish pension benefits? That’s the $111 billion question. Gov. Pat Quinn says he is confident they will. And when the measure was debated before the House of Representatives, Mike Madigan said the same. And that’s what his daughter, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, is arguing. It also is the position held by the Republican leaders in the General Assembly. So what will the high court decide? The future of Illinois depends on it.

Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and a journalist with Illinois News Network, a project of the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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Lemont’s Ryan Dawson looks for a pass against Nazareth on Saturday during the state title game.

Congratulations to the Lemont High School Indians for making it to the Class 7A title game. While it hurts to come up just short, the team has a lot to be proud of. It’s great to see the community respond to the hard work and skills put forth. Way to go, Indians! We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Marc Maton, Lemont’s next chief of police. He will replace Kevin Shaughnessy, who is retiring from the force at the end of December. Congrats to Kevin for an impressive career and thanks for the service. In the coming weeks, we’ll interview Marc to give the community a chance to get to know their newest leader.

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Killing ‘hurts my heart’ I just don’t understand it. Why is it always a white cop shooting an unarmed teenager? When black people riot, they call them animals and monsters. When white college kids riot after a football game, they’re just kids having fun. I just don’t understand. Why is life still like this? They just keep killing these young black kids. It hurts my heart.

no, suspended or revoked licenses. Those who lost their driving privileges or never acquired them are as dangerous, possibly more so, than drunken drivers. Please provide such scofflaws with meaningful punishment. Impounding the vehicle and heavy fines with possible incarceration would send a strong message.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE LEMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT A. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Lemont Fire Protection District for 2014 will be held on December 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Station #1, 15900 New Avenue, Lemont, Illinois, 60439. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing District may contact Chief George Rimbo, 15900 New Avenue, Lemont, Illinois, 60439 or (630) 257-2376. B. The Corporate and Special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were $8,956,766.00.

Westmont’s new slogan

Instead of investing resources in another survey or consultant, Westmont should live up to its current “Progressive Village” slogan or simply change it to the more accurate “Complacent Village.” The downtown area is overpopulated with resale shops and vacant properties. There is also tremendous opportunity for growth in the areas around Take a hard line on 63rd Street and Cass Avenue. repeat DUI drivers The strip malls in this area are I hope the [state’s attorney] an eyesore, waste of space and prosecutor is taking a harder line on repeat DUIs. In my wife’s tremendous loss of tax revenue. The prospect of getting a Marifamily and families of close ano’s will bring a lot of out-offriends, there are people who town dollars to the community, are missing from Thanksgiving dinner because they were struck which is what makes any village progress, thrive and in turn, lowand killed by drunken drivers. Also send a message to another er property taxes. This would be the first step to actually being a group of drivers who may be equally dangerous – those with “Progressive Village.”

The proposed Corporate and Special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $9,852,442.00. This represents an 10% increase over the previous year. C. The property taxes extended for Debt Service and Public Building Commission leases for 2013 were $.00. The estimated property taxes to be levied for Debt Service and Public Building Commission leases for 2014 are $.00. This represents no change over the previous year. D. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were $8,956,766.00. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $9,852,442.00. This represents an 10% increase over the previous year. DECEMBER 5, 2014 LEMONT SUBURBAN LIFE 8901

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I hope everyone boycotts Wal-Mart this holiday season. Look what they did to our towns where it once was a nice place to live with very little crime. Wal-Mart brought more lowclass people to the surrounding communities, not to mention how they treat employees who work for them. Support local stores and the ones that were here before Wal-Mart!

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Let me get this straight: If you are a new business coming to Downers Grove, the Village Council will unanimously decide to make exceptions for the village sign ordinance. However, if you are a longtime existing business in the village, the council members will agree not to amend the sign ordinance.

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Justice needs to be done in Ferguson, Mo. To see an officer get away with something like that or to shoot an unarmed teenager is just stupid. The grand jury did not even indict him. He should have been charged. They now have to deal with riots, and these police officers should back off these protesters.

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• Lemont High School named the following students as its November Students of the Month: Senior Steven Brija, nominated by the music department; junior Matt Filar, nominated by the mathematics department; sophomore Joe Theodore, nominated by the business department; and freshman Lily Mussallem, nominated by the science department. • Lemont High School inducted the following students into the Harold Julian Chapter of the National Honor Society: SENIORS: Nicholas Abboud, John Bermele, Cheyenne Henry, Helen Kollarik, Gary Lin, Kevin Murphy, Ryan Nilles, Michael Pender, Claire Rzonca and Tyler Schoell. JUNIORS: Matt Anderson, Spenser Bailey, Amanda Baker, Juliana Bobak, Victoria Brier, Rachel Brunory, Eristida Butkeviciute, Taylor Campos, Charlie Cannon, Misbah Chagpar, Hope Conway, Madeline Coules, Paulina Cygan, Lauren Devlin, Colleen Devries, Brian Dohse, Anthony Dominic, Mallory Douglass, Allison Dowling, Joy Drassler, Allison Egan, Annie Ernst, Jaron Fay, Nick Feltz, Hannah Freese, Claudia Galica, Jacob Gasienica, Dylan Glosa, Mackenna Grelck, Elizabeth Gurosh, Jason Hackiewicz, Barry Haggerty, Carly Holzner, Kayla Irwin, Ankit Joshi, Samantha Jurgeto, Collette Kelly, Gina Klaff, Natalie Knoepfle, Jessica Kobylak, Chris Konicki, Natalia Kowalczyk, Jakub Krzeptowski, Dylan Lambe, Anastasia Laniewski, Skylar LeFevers, Natalya Ligas, Grace Lochen, Anna Macek, Kristen Malloy, Riley Maloney, Chloe Mars, Marisa Marseille, Alexandra Marusarz,

We want your education news Submit announcements about your student or your school through any of the following methods: Email education@ mysuburbanlife.com Fax 630-969-0228 Mail Suburban Life Media, 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515 For more education stories and updates, visit mysuburbanlife.com Ashley Mathews, Ace Matthews, Olivia Matthews, Morgan Matulik, Nick Matulik, Lindsey Mazur, Brian McClafferty, Shawn McPartland, Anuj Mehta, Christian Miklos, Jenna Molaro, Paige Murphy, Vanessa Muscolino, Ashley Mussallem, Kelly Nolan, Julissa Nuñez, Casey O’Brien, Sarah O’Donnell, Hanah Olson, Natalie O’Shea, Katelyn Papierski, John Parise, Kennedy Pawell, Danielle Pehr, Daniel Peterson, John Piazza, Alaina Pizzoferrato, Aldo Pizzoferrato, John Polk, Paola Prado, Jaclyn Rachanski, Clare Rachwalski, Kristin Ramski, Jake Reitz, Matt Retzke, Janina Righetti, Alejandra Rodriguez, Anna Roenitz, Margo Saucedo, Kayla Scheel, Greg Schmidt, Lauren Selfridge, Nick Simadis, Lauren Siston, Aurora Slivinski, Tyler Swann, Raychel Techman, Kevin Troy, Matt Uthupan, Madeleine Vermejan, Andrew Wood and Sebastian Zagorski

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TOWER CHORALE WHERE: Holy Trinity Church, 111 S. Cass Ave., Westmont WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 COST & INFO: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, free for ages 10 and younger; www.towerchorale.org ABOUT: The Tower Chorale of Western Springs performs “Feliz Navidad: A Concert of Holiday Warmth,” featuring Spanish carols and religious and secular songs, directed by Patrick Godon. On the program is “God Rest You Merry!” by Jim Winfield, dedicated to the Chorale. The singers will be accompanied by Dennis Zimmer on organ and piano, and a brass quartet, guitar, harp, percussion and flute. The Holy Trinity Children’s Choir will sing.

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2 CRAFT FAIR WHERE: 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 COST & INFO: Free admission; 630-468-8100 ABOUT: The 25th annual Band Parent Association Craft Show at Westmont Senior High School offers jewelry, ornaments, knitwear, home decor, handbags, handmade cards and fresh wreaths. Band members will perform, and lunch will start at 11 a.m., with concessions available throughout the day. Prizes donated by crafters are raffled off continuously, and sweets will be sold by the flag drill team.

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WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; repeated Dec. 7 in Aurora COST & INFO: $17 for adults, $15 for students and seniors; www.Acappellago.org, 708-4843797, ext. 2 ABOUT: A cappella Christmas music by Acappellago will showcase contemporary composers and rarely heard gems in “Escape to … The Anticipation of Christmas.”

WHERE: Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 COST & INFO: Tickets start at $23; www.westtowns. org ABOUT: A premier men’s four-part harmony ensemble, The West Towns Chorus, under the direction of Carrie Marcotte, will appear in “Christmas by the Fireside” with special guests: Downers Grove North High School’s Chamber Choir and South’s Madrigals, along with ringers, strings and organ.

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WHERE: Trinity Green Trails Auditorium, 2701 Maple Ave., Lisle WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 COST & INFO: $22, 630-737-9199, www.harmonize. com/dupage ABOUT: The 45-voice Chorus of DuPage, a men’s a cappella barbershop chorus, will present its annual Christmas concert, featuring secular and religious selections. Special guests will be the Midwest Crossroads Chorus, a women’s barbershop group; the Skinkers, a champion, mixed quartet; Wheaton Brass Trio; and flutist Emily Morrison, along with other quartets.

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Prairie Café in Elmhurst serves up a laid-back, small-town vibe, where the staff knows your name.

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ELMHURST – In the world of foodie indulgence, brunch has become king. Stacks of fluffy pancakes with farmer’s market berries and housemade creme fraiche fill up Instagram profiles. Breakfast foods with a dozen different kinds of artisanal ingredients dot menus across the country. But sometimes, you don’t want to have to pay $14 for a pair of eggs, some toast and potatoes. That’s an itch that Prairie Café in Elmhurst can scratch. The place has all the vibes of an old-school diner: the sizzle of a griddle in the back, a giant menu of your basic breakfast food variations and every classic sandwich you could hope for, all under $10. That comparison extends to the staff, too. I never saw the bottom of my coffee cup, paid for by a jittery remainder of the day. The owner of the cafe remembered me and where I sat across two visits a week apart – and seemingly everyone else who came in – and had the right balance of chatty attentiveness and respect for space. Interestingly, the middle of the restaurant has a meat counter filled with Boar’s Head products for sale. On my first visit, I tried the pancake sandwich, made up of three cakes, two eggs and a big slab of ham steak. The ham was appropriately salty, with a nice bit of color added by the griddle. The dish had good texture throughout, and the eggs and pancakes delivered plenty of flavor. My favorite bites of the meal were when I decided to go full-out “To Kill a Mockingbird” Walter Cunningham, and smother the whole thing in syrup. The sweetness of the syrup, pancakes and ham melded with the pork’s saltiness and eggy savoriness in a way I am not ashamed to admit enjoying. My second visit featured the lumberjack skillet, which

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A pair of perfectly cooked, overeasy eggs is a highlight of the lumberjack skillet. had a pair of perfectly prepared, over-easy eggs nestled in a big pile of corned beef hash and crispy potatoes. The hash was good, with an accent on onion. A highlight of the meal was what followed: the cinnamon roll. I am a bit of a connoisseur of that revered baked good. While in my heart of hearts,

The cafe offers a wide variety of breakfast treats, including the pancake sandwich piled high with ham and egg. none will ever top my grandma’s version, I’m a sucker for a good one. And Prairie Café’s is no slouch – with plenty of what tasted like homemade buttercream frosting on top of a buttery roll filled with spicy, not sweet, cinnamon goodness. The café isn’t aiming at

avant-garde dishes that push the culinary envelope. But it doesn’t have to. It can hit any breakfast or lunch cravings you have, and do it with a whole lot of heart. Should you feel like a substantial bite during the day, there aren’t many better places to go than the Prairie Café.

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SPORTS Undefeated streak ends at state Have a question or comment? Contact Sports Editor Alex Soulier, asoulier@shawmedia.com or 630-427-6247

Lemont football falls short in quest for 1st state championship By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com

Game breakdown

CHAMPAIGN – Down only a touchdown at halftime last Saturday, Lemont’s hopes for its first state football title were very much alive. That is, until the Nazareth run game took over. Not attempting a pass for their first two drives of the second half, the Roadrunners rattled off 25 consecutive run plays while scoring a pair of touchdowns to seize control in an eventual 26-7 win in the IHSA Class 6A state championship game. Lemont’s undefeated journey through the 2014 season ended as the Indians finished with the runner-up trophy for the third time since 2007. “It’s evident, they [Nazareth] are good,” Lemont coach Bret Kooi said. “They’ve got size on both sides of the football. They play well, they are coached up well. But we feel that we had a few shots early that would have made it more interesting. “I wanted to send these kids out on a high note. I feel like I let them down.” Receiving the ball to open the third quarter, Nazareth’s Julian Love capped a 12-play drive by bulling his way into the end zone from 4 yards out to make the score 20-7. After the Indians were forced to punt, Nolan Dean finished a 13-play, 80-yard drive with a 27-yard touchdown jaunt. All in all, the Roadrunners threw one pass in 37 second-half plays. On the flip side, the Indians had the ball only three times over the final 24 minutes and were held to six first downs during that span. “They are big and physical on offense,” Kooi said. “I thought our defense played awesome for a good portion of the game. We just put them on the field too much, and they

Nazareth 26, Lemont 7 LEMONT LEADERS n PASSING: Ryan Dawson 13-of-27, 119 n RUSHING: Thomas Bleka 6-54; Dawson 8-28 n RECEIVING: Flynn Nagel 6-70; Jimmy Kepouros 4-40

Sports to your phone Visit shawurl.com/texts to sign up and receive sports scores and alerts from Suburban Life. were getting worn down.” Nazareth opened the scoring just over two minutes into the game on a 35-yard touchdown pass from Jonah Beauduy to Kevin Jackson. Lemont answered with a 4-yard TD run by Thomas Bleka. Dean’s 1-yard run on the final play of the first quarter gave the Roadrunners a 14-7 lead. The Indians had the ball deep in Nazareth territory late in the second quarter but threw an interception in the end zone. “I’m not trying to point too much at myself,” quarterback Ryan Dawson said. “But I could have done a couple of things to change the game. They were athletic and fast on defense, but we’ve faced that kind of defense this season. There were a couple of deep balls I could have had that would have changed the game.” Flynn Nagel caught six passes for 70 yards to lead Lemont’s offense. The transfer from Marist finished his only season in an Indians uniform with 28 receiving touchdowns, one short of tying the state record. Dawson completed 13-of27 passes for 119 yards but had

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Lemont wide receiver Jimmy Kepouros catches a pass Saturday during the IHSA Class 6A state championship game against Nazareth. three intercepted after having four picked off total in the 13 previous games. On the defensive side, Jeremy Fejedelem totaled 12 tackles and Austin Schaffert added 11 tackles and a sack. Hunter LaDuke contributed two sacks. Despite the loss, there were many things to take away from the season, especially considering the Indians missed out on the postseason a year ago after finishing with a 3-6 mark. “It was tons of fun,” senior

defensive lineman John Dykstra said. “We had big expectations coming into the season. Coming off going 3-6 [last season], we wanted to do a lot better. And this was a great way to turn it around, from 3-6 to 13 wins.” Buying in to what Kooi brought to the table in his first year on the job was paramount. “We’ve all been working hard since day one,” Dawson said, “and whatever the coach-

es asked, we did. We are just a bunch of hard-working kids.” And getting the opportunity to wrap up the campaign on the turf at Memorial Stadium was something the players never will forget. “It was amazing,” Dykstra said. “When we first got here, everyone was a little awestruck. Then we got focused, and it was like any other game. But then when you get out there and you hear the crowd, it felt like a college game.”

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Lemont disappointed but proud of season By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com

After losing in title games in 2007 and 2008, advancing to the quarterfinals the next two years and dropping tough semifinal losses in 2011 and 2012 under coach Eric Michaelsen, Lemont failed to make the playoffs last year, and all involved were determined to make sure the program would return to its winning ways this season. “I’m very proud of every guy on the team,” senior linebacker Frank Pignone said. “We all just had an excellent season after working really hard in the offseason. We had a good week of practice and felt pretty confident and thought that we could have won this game. “Going from 3-6 to the state championship is a big deal. We wanted to prove to people that we weren’t a bad team last

year, and coach Kooi was kind of the spark to get us going.” While Lemont’s players were happy to be back in the state finals, they hoped the third time would be the charm for their program. But Nazareth owned a 248-83 advantage in rushing yards and didn’t turn the ball over, while the Indians committed three turnovers. “It’s awesome to just get to experience this, but the thing that is upsetting is that we had the goal in mind that if we made it here that we wanted to win it,” senior quarterback Ryan Dawson said. “To go from 3-6 to 13-1 is awesome. After we knew that coach Michaelsen wasn’t going to be our coach, we were confused as to who would take over the program and if they would lead us to where we wanted to

be, and coach Kooi was exactly that guy.” While Lemont graduates nine starters on offense and six more on defense, enough key performers will return to give those involved hope this year’s runner-up finish can start another run of success for the program. “This was a bounce-back, and that was nice after last year, which was a bump in the road for us,” junior defensive lineman John Dykstra said. “We definitely had a lot more talent and a lot more speed on defense. Obviously, we had pretty good leadership from our seniors, and we’ve got a lot of guys who are coming back, and a lot of them are going to step up and take on leadership roles. This will be a very important offseason for us.”

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Lemont boys basketball kicks off home slate with win home opener. 2-2 record at the LaSalle-Peru PJ Pipes added 14 points, Classic. Behind 23 points and three three rebounds and three asassists from Nick Wisz, the sists and Ryan Shereck also Lemont boys basketball team checked into double figures GIRLS BASKETBALL defeated Lincoln-Way North with 12 points. Lemont wrapped up the Ro72-52 Tuesday in the Indians Lemont was coming off a meoville Thanksgiving tour-

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CHAMPAIGN – Lemont’s goal of capturing its initial football state championship and becoming the first program in the eight-class system to go 3-6 one season and 14-0 the next ran into a Nazareth Academy program Saturday with similar aspirations. The Roadrunners not only were seeking their first state title in the sport but also their initial championship in any sport. And just like the Indians, they were trying to put the finishing touches on a perfect season. Nazareth grabbed a 14-7 halftime advantage and then added touchdowns in each of the next two quarters to capture a 26-7 victory over Lem-

ont in the IHSA Class 6A title game at Memorial Stadium. In the first meeting between two coaches who had won titles with other programs, Nazareth’s Tim Racki won his fifth state championship while Lemont’s first-year coach Bret Kooi was denied his third state title. “They’re my first group here, and I think that you always remember your first team,” Kooi said. “And when you have a year like this, you remember that even more. “I truly wish that it would have finished on a better note, but you can’t change that. So I have to be a big boy and make sure that I go home and stress to the kids of just how proud I am of what we accomplished and also make the kids sit back and reflect and realize what they did.”

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of 470 with a high-game of 267. Alex Wyatt compiled a score Continued from page 17 of 367 and Monique Mintrani followed right behind with a season with a 1,919-1,583 win 362. against Bremen on Monday. The Indians then defeated Kyra Udziela topped all Oak Lawn 1,751-1,589 Tuesday bowlers with a two-game total as Wyatt totaled a two-game

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Mike Martinez had a threegame series total of 609 with a high game of 229. Kevin Leahy (573) and BOYS BOWLING Lemont narrowly lost to Brennen Legan (571) also conTF South in a South Suburban tributed. Despite a series of 657 conference dual meet Tuesfrom Legan, the Indians also day, falling 2,820-2,800.

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is the season for holiday entertaining. Icy shades of glistening white, sophisticated naturals and dazzling rhinestones top the hottest design trends in tableware and collectibles for the 2014 winter holidays. "Shades of white continue to be a customer favorite, both in ornaments and tabletop," says visual designer John Griffith. "For the past few years, holiday decor has hinted at glitz and glitter, but this season we're seeing more of a jeweled look with glamorous winter white designs heavily encrusted with rhinestones. It reminds me of when you wake up after a winter storm and everything is coated in sparking snow and ice." Griffith leads the design team at dinnerware retailer giant, Replacements, Ltd. He loves mixing patterns in shades of white to create an elegant monochromatic look, but adds that using white as a unifying element also allows one to create endless design combinations by blending in additional colors, textures and shapes. Teammate Keith Winkler says you can easily use a different salad plate for each guest to create fun individual place settings, or even switch out accent plates between holidays to give your tabletop decor a totally different twist. "For someone who entertains often, this is a great way to break up patterns so their guests don't always see the same designs over and over. Guests will enjoy the seasonal designs, and hosts will have all kinds of fun creating new looks for their table," Winkler says. Bright colors are also trending as hosts break tradition by adding in splashes of bold hues that aren't typically associated with the holidays. "In creating one of the table designs in our store,

we mixed non-holiday patterns in shades of purple and metallic gold," says Griffith. "These colors don't readily suggest Christmas, but we were able to create a rich, festive holiday feel by pairing these patterns with holiday accents. We filled glass bowls and compotes with rich-hued ornaments and incorporated gold finials in the table design. We created a centerpiece of silk florals in complementary colors which pulled the design theme together. One of my favorite things about this table is we can easily transition the look by replacing the gold hues with silver accents to create a table for our New Year's celebrations." Naturals are really popular again this year for both tabletop and holiday ornaments. Designs range from whimsical and folksy to more sophisticated and contemporary. Burlap offers great texture this season with manufacturers incorporating this material into everything from wire decorating ribbon to holiday accents. Griffith suggests using burlap for table runners or place mats and venturing outside to gather greenery such as ivy or magnolia leaves, berries and pine cones to use for your centerpiece. Vintage tableware continues to be a driving trend. Griffith says many people are including heirloom patterns, passed through the generations, in their holiday place settings to create a sense of family tradition, then mixing in newer patterns to infuse their own sense of style. He's also seeing smaller objects - such as vintage cookie cutters or toys - used as decor accents or to trim the trees. Griffith says you see some of the design schemes his team is creating for the holiday season and find additional decorating ideas on Replacements' Facebook page.

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etween decking the halls, visiting family and attending holiday parties, it may seem like there is little time to maintain a workout routine during the holiday season. While the holiday season is an especially busy time of year, men and women who plan and stay dedicated to their routines do not need to let their health fall by the wayside until January. Several studies show that people can gain anywhere from one pound to a few pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although that might not seem like a lot of weight, a report in The New England Journal of Medicine noted that many people never lose the weight they put on during the holidays. Those who struggle to keep the weight off understand the importance of maintaining both a consistent fitness schedule and healthy eating habits. This may be challenging when the rich foods and parties synonymous with the holiday season are around to threaten healthy habits. Here’s how to stay on course. • Establish a regular exercise date. Treat exercise as any other obligation on the calendar. Make it a necessity and not a luxury. Schedule time for workouts, even if it means removing something else from your agenda. • Don’t worry about the length of your workouts. If you’re accustomed to an hourlong workout but cannot fit in more than 20 minutes on some days, don’t skip the workout simply because it’s shorter. Make the most of that time by targeting larger, core muscles. • Change your schedule. You may need to alter your daily schedule to fit in gym workouts or other exercise. Try getting up earlier and heading out prior to work or school. This will open up time throughout the rest of your day, and you can use that time to meet the demands of the holiday season. • Get a trainer or a workout buddy. It’s far easier to blow off a workout when you go it alone. However, if you have a workout partner who is counting on you and vice versa, you may be less inclined to miss a workout — even when you’re not especially motivated to hit the gym. • Try new activities. Workouts need not be limited to exercises in the gym. Plenty of activities work the body and burn calories. Sledding, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding are just a few winter sports that can help you stay in shape. • Choose a hotel with a pool or gym. If holiday travel is on your itinerary, select a hotel that has fitness equipment. This way you can keep up with your routine. Even swimming a few laps in an indoor pool can provide a cardiovascular workout while you’re on vacation. Remember, it only takes a two-week break from exercise to experience a fitness regression, and you will only have to work harder to get back to your current fitness level if you let exercise slide too long. • Add short, high-intensity exercises. Burn more calories in less time with high-intensity workouts. This way you won’t need to schedule as much time for workouts but will still get the benefit of exercise. • Transform chores into exercise opportunities. See that vacuum cleaner, rake or broom as a piece of exercise equipment. While cleaning up for holiday company, turn on the radio and get your heart pumping, too. Do leg raises while you’re preparing meals or do some pushups off of the kitchen counter. • Use your bodyweight. Even if you can’t make it to the gym, rely on your own body resistance for a thorough workout. Pushups, squats, burpees, mountain climbers, jumping rope, and lunges are some exercises that rely on bodyweight for effectiveness. • Periodically exercise during the day. If you have a few free moments here and there during the day, use these opportunities to exercise. By the end of the day, you may find you squeezed in an entire workout’s worth of exercise over the course of several 10-minute intervals. Exercise and fitness do not have to play second fiddle to other holiday activities. Make time for workouts, and you will be ahead of the game come the new year.

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any parents fondly recall their first holiday season as a mom and dad. While youngsters may not remember much about their first Thanksgiving dinner with family or where their first Christmas present was placed under the tree, parents tend to cherish such memories, making their first holidays with children in tow very memorable. Loved ones of new parents can take steps to make this holiday season even more special. The following are some gift ideas for holiday shoppers who want to make this season even more memorable for the proud new parents in their lives. • Photo album: Today’s new parents have more pictures and video of their bundles of joy than any previous generation of moms and dads, as smartphones, tablets and other devices have made taking pictures much easier than in years past. But family members also have more access to such photos than ever before, making it easy to put together a special photo album of the new parents and their new child. Pull pictures from the parents’ social media accounts or make an album of the numerous photos you have no doubt received since your loved ones became parents. Parents likely don’t have time to make such albums, so your efforts will almost certainly be appreciated. • Camcorder: Many smartphones are capable of taking video, but such devices are not ideal for shooting longer home videos new parents will want to watch for years to come. An HD camcorder with sufficient internal flash memory can allow new parents to take longer, higher quality videos with superior audio to those that are shot on smartphones. Such a camcorder may be costly for those shopping on a strict budget, but it’s a gift new parents are sure to love and utilize for years to come. • Nursery sound system: New moms and dads are no doubt anxiously anticipating the day when the newest additions to their households sleep through the night. Help speed up the arrival of that glorious night with a nursery sound system that provides soothing sounds to create a perfect sleeping environment for newly born boys and girls. The results may not arrive overnight, but parents may soon find their lovable youngster is spending more of the wee hours of the morning sleeping and less time waking up mom and dad. • Spa treatment: Not every gift you buy for the new parents in your life needs to focus on helping them cherish their first holiday season as parents. New parents tend to experience lots of exhaustion in their first few months on the job, but a spa treatment can be just the relaxing break they need from catering to their bundle of joys’ every need. Moms may prefer the full spa treatment, while dads may simply want a massage and some relaxing time in the steam room. Book a treatment for both mom and dad so they can spend some time relaxing during this hectic time of year. New parents often cherish their first holiday season as moms and dads, and the right holiday gift can make that first holiday season even better.

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Thanksgiving dinner in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, in 1621. Then again, we may serve cranberries on Thanksgiving because we love their tart, tangy flavor — and the idea of a bouncing fruit.

Cranberry Maple Sauce Yields 6 to 8 servings • 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries • 4 cup pure maple syrup • 1 cup apple cider or juice • 1 large apple, peeled and cut in 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

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Yields 10 servings For the pudding: • 1 2 cups fresh cranberries • 1 t egg Fresh Cranberry Relish • 1 T sugar with Pecans • 2 cup light molasses (not Yields 4 cups blackstrap) • 2 cups fresh cranberries • 2 t baking soda • 1 medium orange, sectioned, and • 1/3 cup hot water grated rind • 2 t coarse salt • 1/3 to 2 cup sugar • 1 2 cups all-purpose lour • 2 cup chopped pecans For the sauce: • 1 Granny Smith apple, finely • 2 cups sugar chopped • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter Wash cranberries; drain well. Remove any • 1 cup heavy cream soft, discolored or broken berries. • 2 t vanilla extract

Combine cranberries, maple syrup and apple cider in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until cranberries To prepare pudding, butter a 6-cup soulé burst and sauce is thick and chunky. dish. Set aside a large pot with a lid that will Remove from heat and stir in apple and hold a water bath. walnuts. Chill sauce until cold and thick, or Place cranberries in a medium sauceup to three days before serving. pan. Cover with water. Cover and cook over medium heat until cranberries begin

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What’s bright red, named after a bird, tart and tangy, and bounces? Yes, bounces. The answer is the cranberry. This little fact is more than amusing trivia. In the mid-1800s, John “Peg-Leg” Webb let his cranberry crop roll down the barn stairs, rather than attempting to carry it down on his one leg, and noticed that the good fruit bounced and the bad fruit just stayed wherever it landed. The “bounceboard separator,” which is still used today, is a direct result of his observation. Cranberries, one of only three commercially grown native North American fruits (blueberries and concord grapes are the others), were first cultivated in Massachusetts. It is said they got their name either from the crane-like shape of the blossom or from the fact that they provided a good source of nutrient-rich food for the cranes along the coastline. Native Americans used the berries medicinally — they made poultices to treat poisonous arrow wounds, used them fresh and dried in their cooking, and even made a pigment from them to dye rugs. Later, whalers discovered cranberries prevented scurvy, and in the past 20 years, study after study has solidified cranberries’ important role in preventing urinary tract infections. On our modern Thanksgiving table, we may serve cranberries for their health benefits or because of a deeply-rooted holiday tradition: it is believed that Native Americans brought cranberries cooked in maple syrup to that very first

to burst and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Beat together egg, sugar and molasses. Combine baking soda and 1/3 cup hot water; stir well. Add to egg mixture. Combine salt and ﬂour; add to egg mixture. Do not overmix. Stir in cranberries. Pour batter into prepared soulé dish. Cover with foil. Place dish in the large pot. Add several inches of water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 70 to 90 minutes, until ﬁrm. Unmold onto a serving platter. To prepare sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place warm sauce in a bowl or pitcher to pass with the pudding. — Recipe courtesy of Tuckaway Farms, Conway, Mass.

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any families have their own unique holiday traditions, but some traditions transcend familial lines to become an integral part of many people’s holiday celebrations. One of the more popular traditions during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends. With that in mind, the following are some of the most beloved holiday movies ever to make it onto the big screen. • “It’s a Wonderful Life”: Perhaps no holiday film is more beloved than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Screen legend Jimmy Stewart plays a desperate businessman contemplating suicide during the holiday season. But a guardian angel helps him realize all the good fortune in his life by showing him what life might have been like if he had never existed. • “White Christmas”: This 1954 song-and-dance film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of longtime friends and ex-military men who fall in love with a sister act team that includes famous singer (and aunt to George Clooney) Rosemary Clooney. Crosby and Kaye join forces to save the failing Vermont inn of their beloved former commander. • “Miracle on 34th Street”: Natalie Wood stars in this 1947 classic that follows the trial of Kris Kringle, who claims to be Santa Claus and must prove otherwise to avoid being institutionalized. Nominated for Best Picture at the 1948 Academy Awards, “Miracle on 34th Street” won three of the prestigious statuettes, including a Best Supporting Actor Oscar® for Edmund Gwenn, who played the jolly old man in the red suit. • “Bad Santa”: Though not quite as heartwarming as many holiday films, this 2003 black comedy stars Billy Bob Thornton as miserable, alcoholic con man “Willie,” who poses as a mall Santa Claus so he can rob a department store safe on Christmas Eve. But in spite of its rather raunchy take on the holiday season, the film is ultimately a story of redemption as Willie befriends a bullied youngster and begins to turn his life around. • “A Christmas Carol”: Those looking for a more traditional take on holiday films need look no further than this 1951 adaptation of the Charles Dickens novella, which tells the tale of bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge as he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS MIDLAND FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. SUBURBAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY as successor trustee to Beverly Trust Company, Trustee under Trust Agreement Dated 4/24/1995 and known as Trust #8-9576; JOHN V. ANKUS, SILVIA JURKSAITIS; et al., Defendants, 2007 CH 002483 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 December 16, 2008, the Sheriff of DuPage County will on January 6, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 a.m.. at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, 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: LOT 33 IN NEWMANS PLEASANT-DALE UNIT #3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1959 AS DOCUMENT 950681 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FILED FEBRUARY 8, 1960 AS DOCU 955090,

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pm AS DOCUMENT 955090, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 20 W. 021 98TH PLACE, LEMONT, IL 60439 PIN #: 10-07-208-009-0000 The Judgment amount was $112,048.30. Sale terms: 10% due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Law Offices of Robert M. Kamm, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 790 W. Frontage Road, Suite 235 No hfield IL 60093

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