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Main photo: Part of the “Pride of Lemont” mural on display off Front Street. The mural is dedicated to the life of pilot Rudy Kling, a Lemont native who gained national fame in the 1930s.

Inset photo: Volunteer Susan Donahue points to archived articles and photographs related to pilot Rudy Kling at the Lemont Historical Society on Dec . 4. Staff photos by Matthew Piechalak

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Meat raffles are Hoster’s way of giving back

By Janice Hoppe jhoppe@shawmedia.com

When holiday seasons approach, Lemont’s Lloyd Hoster is working hard to make sure families will have a nice meal on their table.

Hoster is host of several meat raffles each year around the holidays. The raffles, held at Stonehouse Pub, raise money for Lemont charities and gives attendees a chance to win a seasonal meat to take home to their families.

“People really look forward to the meat raffles and we only do them so many times a year because if you do it too many times it’s too saturated,” Hoster said.

A spinning wheel numbered one through 35 is housed at the pub and brought out only during the raffle event. Each attendee can purchase a paddle with a number on it for $2 a piece. The wheel is spun and whichever number is landed on, that paddle holder wins a door prize or a meat.

The money raised from the attendees purchasing a paddle is then donated to a local charity such as the Lemont food pantries or the Lemont Township Family Assistance Fund, Hoster said.

The idea to host a meat raffle came from Hoster’s days in the 1970s as a volunteer firefighter for the Lemont Fire Protection District. Every year, the department would hold a “Feather Party”, which was a meat raffle where turkeys would be given out to winning attendees.

“We used the money with the fire department to buy our own equipment and what we needed for the fire house,” Hoster said.

“It started with that and I got interested in it and starting to help people out.”

From there, Hoster said he began doing his meat raffle annually around Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and sometimes in the summer months or if a need arose.

“Say someone has a tragedy of some sort and is really down on their luck, we try and

STREET TALK The Mayan calendar predicts the world will end on Dec. 21, what do you think?

Lloyd Hoster spins the raffle wheel used to determine winners of the meat raffle held annually in Stonehouse Pub. Staff photo by John Cox

put something together real quick,” Hoster said.

The donated meats Hoster usually gives away are turkey, ham, steaks, porkchops and barbecue items.

“I enjoy doing it and putting a smile on someone’s face,” Hoster said.

From the raffle, Hoster usually donates $1,500 to $2,000 to a selected charity in town. All the money raised during the raffle is donated back to Lemont charities. The

“No, I don’t think so because the Earth should be here for a longer time. The sun won’t blow up for five billion more years.”

John Krueger Lemont

most Hoster has ever donated was $5,000.

“People are really hurting and every little bit helps,” Hoster said.

Last December, Hoster was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer but said that hasn’t stopped him from doing the meat raffles each year.

“As long as this body keeps I am going to keep on doing the raffle,” Hoster said.

Hoster said he plans to have his next meat raffle around Easter.

“No, I don’t think so because there are so many theories about it. It’s not going to happen.”

Amanda Huegelmann Lemont

About Hoster RESIDENCE: Lemont AGE: 59 PROFESSION: Retired vehicle body technician HOBBIES: Cooking, fishing, singing karaoke

“I don’t believe it. Plus, they found another part of the Mayan calendar which shows life continues.”

Kurt Huegelmann Lemont

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Even 75 years after his death, fly boy still the pride of Lemont

By Janice Hoppe jhoppe@shawmedia.com

Some 75 years ago, Lemont farm boy Rudy Kling set his eyes to the sky.

In doing so, he would make himself known nationally while becoming a hero locally here in Lemont.

As a speed pilot in the 1930s, Kling’s races were said to be broadcast over loud speakers in Lemont, and his presence in town is still felt today with a mural along Front Street in downtown Lemont.

Dec. 3 marked the 75th anniversary of Kling’s death. He died doing what he loved — racing planes.

Kling was born in 1908 and grew up in the outskirts of Lemont on old Route 66. He and his family lived on a farm and owned and operated a gas station, which Kling continued to run into adulthood, according to Lemont Historical Society volunteer Susan Donahue.

Donahue said Kling always had dreams of flying his own airplane and achieving speed records even while operating the gas station.

“I was told by his family he liked anything to do with speed,” Donahue said. “He was

fascinated by the whole idea of it.”

Eventually, Art Chester, an aviator and Downers Grove native, was the first to teach Kling how to fly. In return for buying one of Chester’s planes, Kling wanted flying lessons from Chester.

Kling’s national recognition would come on Labor Day in 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio.

That day, Kling took home the Thompson Trophy, the Greve Trophy and the Henderson Merit Award for earning first place in the National Air Races. After reaching 256.9 miles per hour that day, he took home $9,000.

The performance earned him the nickname “The Speed King.”

And even during his entrance into national fame, Kling never forgot where he came from, Donahue said.

“Whenever he would go to different races around the country, reporters would always say he was from Chicago and he would say ‘No, I am from Lemont, Ill.’,” Donahue said.

“He remained true to his roots.”

According to an article in the Sept. 9, 1937 edition of the Lemonter newspaper, “Kling has always been Lemont’s own; has See PRIDE, Page 8

Part of the “Pride of Lemont” mural on display off Front Street near the Front Street Lofts. The mural is dedicated to the life of pilot Rudy Kling, a Lemont native who gained national fame when his won the Thompson Trophy at the Cleveland Air Races in 1937. Staff photo by Matthew Piechalak

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A model and archived news print related to pilot Rudy Kling at the Lemont Historical Society, 306 Lemont St. Kling, a Lemont native who died 75 years ago on Dec. 3, gained national fame when he won the Thompson Trophy at the Cleveland Air Races in 1937. Staff photo by Matthew Piechalak

PRIDE Continued from Page 6 never denied his home here and is proud that Lemont has at last realized his daring intrepidity and his sterling ability as he won practically everything in the National Air Races.”

Donahue said Kling’s national praise of his hometown really helped “put Lemont on the map” in the 1930s.

“It brought positive publicity to Lemont,” Donahue said. “In 1937 we were just getting out of the Depression and people were looking for something to hold on to.”

Upon his arrival home from the Cleveland races in 1937, Lemont townspeople gathered downtown to hold a “monster parade” in Kling’s honor. He was also given the key to the city for his achievements.

“I think it had a lot to do with the fact that he stayed humble,” Donahue said.

“He didn’t allow himself to succumb to the money.”

A few months later, however, Kling died doing what he loved most.

On Dec. 3, 1937, during air races in Miami, Kling’s plane crashed, killing him on his 29th birthday. He left behind a wife, Theresa, and a 10-year-old son, Robert. He

died on his 29th birthday.

The crash was said to be the cause of another pilot’s error — a plane clipped the wing of Kling’s plane before the crash, according to Donahue.

Kling is buried in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Cemetery in Lemont. A plane is engraved on his tombstone.

The mural commemorating Kling and his accomplishments continues to grace a brick wall on the All-Service Garage building in downtown Lemont.

Mona Parry and Robert Moriarty, members of the Lemont Art and Culture Commission, were the lead artists for the project.

More than 100 volunteers came to help paint the mural in 2009, according to Parry.

The mural includes scenes from Kling’s early days at the gas station as well as the welcome-home parade held in Lemont upon his return from the Cleveland races, a snapshot of he and his wife holding trophies at the Cleveland race, his plane, and a rendering of his wife comforting their son after Kling’s death.

“It was a romantic story, I think, for Lemont,” Parry said. “The mural is absolutely a hidden gem because a lot of folks don’t know its here.”

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Lemont High School freshmen Lexi Kelley, left, and Madeline Vermejan, second from left, make holiday cookies with Franciscan Village residents Joanne Thompson, right, and Clare Anderson, second from right, during a family and consumer science class on Monday. Staff photo by Matthew Piechalak

Lemont students, seniors connect through... cookies

By Janice Hoppe jhoppe@shawmedia.com

Cookies can bring the world together.

That proved true earlier this week when Lemont High School students gathered with residents of Lemont’s Franciscan Village senior living community and baked and ate sugar cookies together.

The gathering was part of an effort from students in family and consumer science classes to get to know the older generations.

Teacher Jenna Stevenson-Peterson said her classes focus on aging, dating, relationships and family.

"We teach about marriage and children and it usually stops at children; but (life) doesn't just stop right at marriage and children," Stevenson-Peterson said. "So, we learn about the aging process as well."

Betty Udell, volunteer coordinator at the Franciscan Village, said the activity wasn’t

just for the students, though.

"A lot of our seniors don't have their family around here or they out-lived a lot of their family members and it's an activity for them to interact," Udell said. "They just love the students and love to come out and do this kind of activity."

She is hoping to partner with StevensonPeterson to have the seniors come back each semester.

Franciscan Village resident Fran Paylo enjoyed the day with the students.

"It's important for us to associate with the students; it keeps us young,” she said.

Lemont High School freshman Ashley Mathews learned how to bake cookies at the gathering, but she also learned that in some cases, age is only a number.

"I pictured something totally different," Mathews said of the experience. "I didn't think we would be interacting as much as we

are and Virginia (one of the seniors) is running all over the place."

Franciscan Village resident Virginia Williams is 95 years old and wowed Mathews with her enthusiasm and energy.

Williams was popping around to each table getting a look at everyone’s sugar cookies, checking the ovens and instructing her group on how to make the best cookie.

"I love young people and I like to be active,” Williams said. “I like to see what the (students) are doing and what’s going on in the world. I don’t like to sit still.”

For the residents of Franciscan Village, Udell said partnering with the high school is a way for the seniors to give back to the community and build an understanding that the retirement home is part of the community.

"They think that everyone is in beds in a nursing home and it's not like that," Udell said. "We wanted them to learn that with this class."

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EVELYN A. MORRISON Evelyn A. Morrison (nee Kierkowski), a kind and gentle woman of great strength, passed away. Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Morrison; loving mother of Patricia (Chris) Camalliere and Michael (Daryl) Morrison; cherished grandmother of John (Clare) Dempsey, Robert (Dolly) Dempsey, Ryder Morrison and Kelly Morrison; proud great-grandmother of Collin & Aidan Dempsey; dear sister of the late John Kirk, Chester Kirk, Edwin Kirk, Ted Kierkowski and Isabel Peter. Visitation Friday, December 14, 2012 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. Funeral Saturday at 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For info: www.thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com or 708-425-0500.

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Water agency files eminent domain suit in latest effort to take over pipeline

By Janice Hoppe jhoppe@shawmedia.com

The Northern Will County Water Agency has taken its next step in an attempt to gain control of a water pipeline and shut out the company that currently controls it — a company the five communities that make up the agency say has been unfair with recent water rate hikes.

On Monday, the agency — which includes representation from Lemont — filed an eminent domain lawsuit against American Lake Water Company.

Eminent domain is the power of the state to seize private property without the owner’s consent.

Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves said the lawsuit has yet to be filed but the agency gave the go ahead to attorneys Monday to begin the lawsuit process.

“It’s going to be in the court’s hands and the outlook is good for it,” Reaves said. “We have the eminent domain powers and I don’t know how that wouldn’t be in our favor.”

The agency was formed in March 2010 and is comprised of officials from Lemont, Bolingbrook, Homer Glen, Romeoville and Woodridge. Mayors from those towns voted unanimously to proceed with the lawsuit.

The Bedford Park pipeline brings Lake Michigan water to customers in the five communities. Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Lake Water, distributes water through the transmission line.

According to the water agency, the group has approached American Lake Water twice with offers to purchase the pipeline — first offering $34 million and most recently $37.6 million.

But IAW has not been responsive to the offers, according to Reaves.

“They just say none of their system is for sale,” Reaves said. “We are looking to stabilize the cost of water and eliminate undue expenses for customers on the line.”

Meanwhile, representatives of IAW insist the pipeline is not for sale, and that a pipeline take-over would be a “disservice” to customers.

“An eminent domain takeover of the American Lake Water pipeline will involve local governments in a legal battle that will take years to resolve and cost taxpayers millions of dollars,” said Michael Smyth, manager of Field Services and Production for IAW. “... In the end the cost to our customers will increase.”

Smyth said the water agency has yet to produce documents that show how taking over the American Lake Water pipeline will result in lowering costs to customers.

“As a public body, the agency has an obligation to provide transparency and full disclosure to the taxpayers of their respective communities who will bear the cost of this action,” Smyth said.

Reaves said it is unknown when the case will go to court and he anticipates the process lasting more than a year.

NEWS BRIEFS Lemont police investigate possible residential burglary The Lemont Police Department is investigating a possible attempted residential burglary that occurred Dec. 5 in the Abbey Oaks area between 10 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. No entry was made to the home, according to police.

As a result, the Lemont Police Department is reminding residents that with the struggling economy and the holidays approaching, crooks are looking to take advantage of citizens.

The police department recommends: n Utilizing an alarm system. Even having fake alarm signs and decals can reduce the odds of a break-in by as much as 50-percent. n Pets are good deterrents and if residents don’t own a dog, they can always get a “Beware of Dog” sign to help deter a burglar.

n Make sure doors and windows are locked when leaving the house, including the door between the house and the attached garage. n Don’t display gifts where they can be easily seen from windows or doors. n Leave a television or radio on to make it sound like someone is inside the home. n If someone comes to the door to deliver a package or looking for a donation, ask for official identification through the locked door, using the peep hole. Residents should call to verify their identity by using a number you get through the phone book or 4-1-1, not one they offer you.

To join a Neighborhood Watch, contact Sgt. Therese Thompson at 630-257-2229 or tthompson@lemont.il.us.

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Happy Hands Methodist Preschool students give Santa the presents this year

The students at Happy Hands Methodist Preschool in Lemont broke precedent last week — they gave Santa the gifts.

More than 75 students at the preschool brought an unwrapped toy to school to give to Lemont resident Earl Anderson, a friend of Santa’s for the last 40 years.

Anderson and his family run “The Jeff Anderson Children’s Foundation”, launched in 1999 to provide toys for severely ill children and needy families in the area. The foundation was created after the loss of Anderson’s son.

Happy Hands has helped Anderson’s mission since 2004.

During his visit, Santa didn’t completely throw tradition out the window as he also listened to what the students wanted for Christmas this year.

“The children’s enthusiasm was shining through while visiting with Santa,” said Loryl Fisher, director of Happy Hands Preschool. “It’s a joy to see that they understand and grasp the spirit of giving.”

Franciscan Village hosts 'Live Nativity' event Friday

The Franciscan Village in Lemont is hosting a "Live Nativity" event today that is free to the community.

The outdoor nativity scene will be complete with Mary and Joseph, the Three Kings, Shepherds and will also include a live baby camel, sheep, goats and a lamb and a miniature donkey.

The nativity scene will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Franciscan Village, 1270 Village Dr. For more information call 630-2433500.

First Church of the Nazarene hosts ‘Children’s Christmas Musical’ this weekend Lemont’s First Church of the Nazarene is hosting its Children’s Christmas Musical

during service this weekend.

The musical is“A Rockin’Royal Christmas: A Higher Calling to a Higher King”. King Herod hires Detective Sherlock Watson of the From Bethlehem Investigations to solve the mystery of what happened to the Wise Men and who this baby Jesus really is.

The elementary children will present their Christmas program at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. on Sunday.

For more information visit www.c1naz. org

District 113A kindergarten registration to begin next month The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A kindergarten registration will begin on Jan. 22.

Registration packets will be available and can be picked up from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakwood School, 1130 Kim Place, from Jan. 22 through Feb. 8.

Students entering kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year must be five years of age by Sept. 1, 2013.

For more information visit www.sd113a. org

Lemont-Homer Glen Relay for Life earns achievement award from ACS Relay for Life of Lemont-Homer Glen was awarded the American Cancer Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award for the event’s fundraising efforts over the past seven years.

The society honors Relay events that reach a lifetime net income of at least $500,000. Over the past seven years, the Lemont-Homer Glen Relay has raised about $519,000.

“By supporting Relay for Life of Lemont-Homer Glen, our volunteers are helping us save move lives faster,” Alan D. Lev, chairman of the board of the American Cancer Society’s Illinois Division, said in a press release. “We invite all local residents to join us in fighting for very birthday threatened by cancer at this year’s Relay.”

To donate, join a team or create a team for Relay, contact Lona Slaughter at 708633-7770 or visit www.Relayforlife.org/ lemontil

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Education Notes ACHIEVEMENTS ■ Lemont High School inducted the following stu-

dents into its chapter of the National Honor Society: SENIORS Sarah Cash, Christopher Dowling, Monika Filar, Thomas Gasienica, Dawid Janik, Szymon Koszarek, Michael Madsen and Benjamin Stech JUNIORS Alexandra Albrecht, Anne Marie Alwan, Sara Andreas, Justin Ankus, Ciara Athy, Michelle Awad, Alexis Balek, Nicole Balinski, Atri Bathani, Jade Beadle, Erin Bendle, Lillian Berta, Natalie Bort, Sydney Bozich, Paige Buschman, Jimmy Chakkalakel, Andrew Chialdikas, Claire Cronin, Bryan Cummings, Peter DeBiase, Emily Durham, Jonathan Dzielski, Austin Economos, Margaret Ernst, Caitlin Fabro, Kelly Ferguson, Ryan Folliard, Elizabeth Forzley, Jesse Garza, Lisa Gawron, Benjamin Groselak, Christina Grossi, Rachel Hall, Lucas Heatherington, Cara Howell, Amy Hughes, Kristen Janociak, Sylwia Jazowski, Kimberly Jerantowski, Katherine Klein, Kaila Korosec, Kristyn Krueger, Erika Kubowitsch, Cassandra Lillwitz, Ryan Luzzo, Grant Mandell, Jeffrey Mason, Clint McAllister, Clare McClafferty, Molly McNeeley, Madeleine McPartland, Andrew Miller, Rachel Miller, Tess Moeller, Christian Moy, Gabriel Muñoz, Miranda Neumann, Katherine O’Connor, Rebecca Peraino, Liam Purtle, Lauren Pustulka, Zofia Remiasz, Shannon Rhodes, Robert Rigler, Margaret Rogers, Julia Rowinski, Ibrahim

Sakiri, Elaine Saucedo, Monika Siliunas, John Simadis, Charles Stahurski, Kevin Trojak, Amanda Tulipano, Gianna Turek, David Tuscher, Sara Van Hecke, Danielle Wohead, Lauren Young, Anna Zechel, Kali Zeglen, Joe Ziebell, Alexandra Ziogas and Phillip Zukowski

■ Lemont High School welcomed its second class of Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society inductees. Mu Alpha Theta recognizes and encourages students who enjoy and excel in mathematics.

SENIORS Rebeca Bagdocimo, Jade Beadle, Paige Buschman, Helena Fugiel, Michael Krueger and Scott Matulik JUNIORS Anne Marie Alwan, Justin Ankus, Nicole Balinski, Viktorija Bieksaite, Alexander Bronner, Taylor Gabouer, Luke Graczyk, Rachel Hall, Aurimas Jackunas, Sylwia Jazowski, Katherine Klein, Barbara Koszarek, Erika Kubowitsch, Ingrid Lejins, Ryan Luzzo, Clare McClafferty, Morgan Micetich, Andrew Miller, Rachel Miller, Rebecca Peraino, Lauren Pustulka, Zoe Remiasz, Shannon Rhodes, Margaret Rogers, Julia Rowinski, Elaine Saucedo, Adam Strube, Lauren Young, Alexandra Ziogas and Phillip Zukowski SOPHOMORES Simon Batistich, Savannah Brija, Jacquelyn Desmond, Radomir Fugiel, Connor Koehler, Lauren May, Alex Micco, Tyler Schoell, William Totura, Andrew Trick and Nick Urban

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POLICE BLOTTER

Lansing woman charged with domestic battery

LEMONT Theft charges

Emily Carnes, 24, of 2848 189th Place in Lansing, was charged with domestic battery and obstructing a police officer at 12:09 a.m. Dec. 3 in the 12700 block of Chieftan Court, according to reports.

n Paul Paleothodoros, 26, of 10326 S. 82nd Ave. in Palos Hills, was charged with theft at 12:35 p.m. Dec. 4 after an incident in the 1200 block of State Street, according to reports. n Whitney Switch, 23, of 5131 Corners Drive in West Plainfield, Mich., was charged with retail theft at 9:59 p.m. Dec. 5 after an incident in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue, according to reports. n Jeremy Squeo, 38, of 17 N. 6th Ave. in Maywood, was charged with retail theft and battery Dec. 5 after an incident in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue, according to reports. n Alexander Torres, 28, of 7343 N. Gate Way in Downers Grove, was charged with retail theft at 2:40 p.m. Dec. 5 in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue, according to reports.

DUI charge David Dabrowski, 53, of 107 Bridge St. in Wilmington, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage at 12:11 p.m. Dec. 7 at the intersection of 127th Street and Covington Drive, according to reports.

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Alexander Gardiner, 18, of 19 Stephen St., and Zachary Stronach, 19, of 661 Kruk St., were both charged with burglary to a school and theft at 10 a.m.

Dec. 5 after an incident at Lemont High School, according to reports.

Gardiner and Stronach allegedly took a bucket and Gatorade and tea drinks from the school, according to the police department.

Driving without a license Shamoil Bharmal, 23, of 937 Stonebridge Way in Woodridge, was charged with driving while his license was suspended and disobeying a controlled access highway restriction at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 4 in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue, according to reports.

BUSINESS NOTES

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■ DuPage Neurosurgery of Wheaton announces the treatment of the first Illinois neck surgery patient with an artificial cervical disc implant performed by Dr. Douglas Johnson on Oct. 1. The implant instruments for the BRYAN Cervical Disc were approved by the FDA on Sept. 13, allowing doctors to perform the implant procedure and offer patients an alternative to spinal fusion.

■ For each new patient referred through the end of February, Audiologic Services will donate $50 to the DuPage Senior Citizens Council’s “Meals on Wheels” program for elderly residents. Details and locations can be found at audiologicservices.com.

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Bulletin Board CLUBS Hinsdale Embroiderers Guild 9 a.m. every first and third Monday, Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road.

630-986-9480.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 80 7 p.m. every third Monday, Alexander Bradley Burns Post, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove. Call Rosemary Collins, 630968-8147.

Suburban Garden Club 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Monday, Community House, 415 W. 8th Ave., Hinsdale. 708-4474649.

DuPage Apple Users Group 7 to 8:45 p.m. every third Monday, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road.

630-368-7725, www. dupageaug.com/.

Chorus of DuPage All-male barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. Call Jerry Broz, 630-964-3139.

Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary Noon Tuesdays, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. Call John, 630-257-9063.

American Wind Band rehearsals 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, O’Neill Middle School, 635 59th St., Downers Grove. www. americanwindband.org.

Questioning Youth Center Social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth ages 16 to 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays, Naperville.

For specific location, call 630-415-2053.

Pinochle Club Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Room 307 on third floor. Call 630-649-2116.

Runners Grove Running Club 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Runners Grove, 5155 Main St., Downers Grove. Run distances spanning 2 to 10 miles at paces varying between a walk and fast run. Refreshments served at completion of every run. members welcome.

Call 630-493-0800.

Walking club Contours Express, 10 a.m.

Wednesdays, 70 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove.

Free. 630-810-9777.

West Suburban Businesswomen 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Downers Delight Restaurant, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove. Call Cathy Wagner, 630-921-9720.

Alpha Omicron Pi Chicago West Suburban Alumnae Chapter, every third Wednesday, September through May. Call Karen, 630309-9046, or visit www. aoiicws.com.

Timberlake Women’s Club 7 p.m. every third Wednesday except June, July and August, member’s home in the subdivision in unincorporated Downers Grove. Call Nancy Auriemma, 630-794-9427.

Alpha Sigma Alpha West Suburban Alumnae, every third Wednesday, member’s homes. Call Joan, 630369-6648.

Leading the Way Business networking, 8 to 9 a.m. Thursdays, Pancake Cafe, 1292

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Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc. 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. Call Eve Dunn, 630-852-0580.

Lodge Leads Organization Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce executives group, 7:15 a.m.

Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Networking begins at 7 a.m. Call Keith Hoffman, 630-306-5626.

Soul Priority 7 to 7:50 a.m. Fridays, Caribou Coffee, 5100 Main St., Downers Grove. Business leaders and owners discuss integrating faith’s best practices in the workplace. 630-9634122, www.soul-priority. org, wayne.kuna@soulpriority.org.

SUPPORT AA/Alanon 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, St. Andrews Church, 1125

Franklin St., Downers Grove. Call Bruce/ Sharon, 630-852-7142.

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

Elder caregiver support group 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays, First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Ave. For caregivers of elderly parents. $85 for six-week session. Register with Shelly Zabielski, 630-357-2456 Ext. 111.

AA for deaf and hard of hearing 7 p.m. Saturdays, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont.

Call 630-968-4694.

West Suburban Alano Club Open speaker meetings, 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held throughout week. Call 630-968-4694.

DBSA Depression / Bipolar Support Group 1 to 3 p.m.

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DBSA Depression / Bipolar Young Adult Support Group 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove.

Ages 16 to 25. www. dbsawest.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 6:30 p.m.

Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. 630-964-2043.

Lactation/breastfeeding support group 11 a.m. to noon, Mondays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. 630-3212296.

Pills Anonymous 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 119 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. Support group for people who may be dependent on anti-anxiety and/or prescription pain medication. In classroom T. Call 630656-7050.

Rainbows Support Group For children experiencing loss, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, St. Mary of Gostyn, 445 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove.

630-960-3565 Ext. 219.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0910, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, call Barb, 630-724-1209; Chapter 2265, 9:15 a.m.

Tuesdays, 630-9692430; both at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St., Woodridge.

Mothers Support Group 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. To register, call Advocate’s Health Advisor at 800-323-8622 and ask for class code 4B10.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Lemont chapter, 6:15 to 6:50 weighin, followed by meeting, Tuesdays, Bethany Lutheran Church, 508 Lemont St., Lemont. Call Lois, 630-257-8112.

Teen Parent Connection Support group for teens with or expecting children, 3

to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, DuPage Township Office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Contact Pam DiGioia, 630-7908433, Ext. 307, pamelad @teenparentconnection. org.

New Beginnings Support group for divorced, separated and widowed, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesdays, St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. www.newbeginningsil.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 8 p.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church of Downers Grove, Room 502, 1047 Curtiss St. Call AnnaMay, 630-9642004.

GriefShare 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle, 1101 Kimberly Way. Call 630-390-3039.

Cancer Bereavement Group 5 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. www.wellnesshouse.org, info@wellnesshouse.org.

Breast Cancer Support Group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. To register, call Advocate’s Health Advisor at 800323-8622 and ask for class code 4C07.

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

Al-Anon 8 to 9 p.m.

Wednesdays, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove.

Participants should enter the rear of the church and go to Room B-6.

Al-Anon family groups “Courage to Change,” 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, Room 8, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills.

Stroke Support Group 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Advocate Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Contact Sue Reilly, 630-275-1110, sue. reilly@advocatehealth. com.

Alzheimer’s family support group 6 p.m. every third Wednesday, The Birches, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills.

Registration required by calling Jackie Raschke, 630-570-6175.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Two Westmont chapters meet Thursdays, Park Federal Bank, 21 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont.

Chapter 1748, 9 a.m. Call Lesa Hips, 630-887-7725.

Chapter 1855, 5:30 p.m.

630-995-5036.

Overeaters Anonymous Newcomer/speaker meeting, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.

Thursdays, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. 630-653-8608.

DBSA Depression / Bipolar Friends and Family Support Group 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $2 donation appreciated. www.dbsawest.org.

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Women’s support group Thursdays, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st Street and York Road. Call Marianne Patrevito, 708-3065949. www.cc-ob.org.

Parents of Young Children Support group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Thursday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Call Shelia Hallmann, 630968-7120, Ext. 111.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction program, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marquette Manor Baptist Church, 333 75th St., Downers Grove. Call Joel Dedic, 630-800-6540.

Caregiver support group 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Fridays, First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Ave. For caregivers of spouses, partners, friends or other family members. $85 for six-

week session. Register with Shelly Zabielski, 630-357-2456 Ext. 111.

Alcoholics Anonymous hotline Find local meeting at 630-887-8671 or www.aa-nia.org.

CLASSES Downers Grove Square Thrus lessons 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove. No partner necessary. Casual attire. 630-665-3761, www.squarethrus.com, gordondelaney@att.net.

Art lessons Brigantine Gallery, 5149 Main St., Downers Grove. Monday afternoons or evenings, Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

Call Joan or Tess, 630663-0399.

FITNESS Hatha yoga 9 to 10 a.m.

Mondays and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays,

Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. Register at 630-321-2296.

Hula hoop workout class 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.

Mondays and 10:15 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Pleasant Dale Park District Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. $65 for a six-week session. Register at pleasantdaleparks.org.

Pre-natal yoga 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. Register at 630-321-2296.

Leslie Sansone “Walk Live” exercise classes 7 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Bethel Lutheran Church, 36 N. Grant St., Westmont. Wear light, comfortable clothing and bring water. Register

online. $5 - $7. www. oneheartfitness.com, kathy@oneheartfitness. com.

Free Hot Hula Class 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays and 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Rhythmax, 3020 Reflection Drive, Naperville. Hana Hou Hula Productions. 630-4479692, www.facebook. c essie?ref=hl, hothula@chi cagohulaproductions.com.

Pre- and Post-Natal exercise pool class 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Adventist Paulson Rehab Network, 619 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook.

Exercise and basic child birth information. A sixweek session costs $115.

Register at 630-8568200.

“Keep it moving” small group exercise class 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Adventist

Paulson Rehab Network, 619 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook. For those who need assistance exercising on an ongoing basis. $215 per month.

Register at 630-8568200.

SERVICE

Lemont. Enter at west entrance on Main Street.

630-243-3500.

SBT Tunes.Com Frigid 5K 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Centennial Park, 16028 W. 127th St., Lemont. 630-257-6786, lemontparkdistrict.org.

Child care provider training United Child Care Network, 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday, Woodridge United Methodist Church, 2700 75th St. Call Peggy, 630768-1587.

Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 16, Centennial Gym, 16028 W. 127th St., Lemont. 630-257-6786, lemontparkdistrict.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Women Who Brunch Every third Saturday, Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills, 55th Street and Route 83.

Theme is “The Parable of the Bible.” Call 630-3252220. www.yourchrist.org.

Wellness House Holiday Open House 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Registration required. 630-323-5150, www.wellnesshouse.org, info@wellnesshouse.org.

Live Nativity 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday to Sunday, Dec. 14 to 16, Franciscan Village, 1270 Village Drive.,

RELIGION

Worship Services 6 p.m.

Saturdays and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays, Church of the Nazarene, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont.

708-349-0454, www. chicagofirstnaz.org.

Christ’s Mass is Coming!

9 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, St. John Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center, 7214 S. Cass Ave., Darien. Sunday school pageant. www.sjlcdarien. org.

Connect Night 5:45 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. classes and discussions, Wednesdays, Christ Community Church, 13400 Bell Road, Lemont. 630257-7770.

LIBRARY Gingerbread House Decorating Contest 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St. Ages 12 to 17. Registration required.

630-257-6541, www. lemontlibrary.org.

REUNIONS Farragut High School 60 year reunion 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Quality Inn & Conference Center, 300 S. Frontage Road, Burr Ridge. Dinner,

6:30 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 11 p.m. Call Carolee Michalek, 815-407-1934.

St. Francis Xavier Class of 1970 Reunion Making plans for event.

Contact Meg Shannon, exec@gec-group.com.

LECTURES Nice Girls Finish Last Noon Saturday, Dec. 15, Doubletree Hotel, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook.

Women Inpowerment Network. Register at nicegirlsfinishlast.com.

MISCELLANEOUS Storytime with Felicia 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barbara’s Bookstore, Burr Ridge Village Center, 810 Village Center Drive. 630-9201500, www.barbarasbookstore.com/event.

Cards/pizza for seniors 5:30 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday, Centennial Community Center, 16028 127th St., Lemont. $3. 630257-6787.

Friday, December 14, 2012 Reporter/Met

With Christmas just around the corner again, local animallovers are likely looking for ways to spoil their furry family members.

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With Christmas approaching, get holiday gift ideas for your pets

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ast year, roughly 51 of pet owners polled nationwide said they planned to buy holiday gifts for their pets. The most popular picks, according to the survey conducted by The Associated Press and petside.com, were toys, food, bedding and clothing.

With Christmas just around the corner again, local animal-lovers are likely looking for ways to spoil their furry family members. For those in need of ideas, we spoke to locally owned pet stores and boutiques across the western suburbs to get some picks for toys, accessories and fun snacks to place under the tree or stuff in a stocking on Dec. 25.

Decorated gift plate WHERE: Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main St., Downers Grove COST: $3 to $10 Most people love getting a pretty plate of colorful Christmas cookies, so who says dogs won’t enjoy the same gift? The Happy Dog Barkery bakes decorated cookies — holiday-themed, of course — for furry friends at reasonable prices. “Nobody wants to spend $25 on a plate of cookies, so we try to keep it affordable,” said owner Beth Staley.

Christmas outfits WHERE: All Pet Pantry, 4910 A S. Main St., Lisle COST: $3.50 to $4.99

If you want to get your pet into the Christmas spirit this season, grab a Santa hat and maybe some reindeer antlers for Fido.

Don’t forget to snap a few family photos!

Bottle Buddies WHERE: All Pet Pantry, 4910 S. Main St., Lisle COST: $6.99 Who knows why most dogs love chewing and chasing plastic water bottles, but they may love their bottles even more when they’re covered with a bottle buddy. Bottle buddies are simple fabric creatures that slide over bottles to provide dogs with the crunchy bite of a bottle coupled with the furry animals they often love. The All Pet Pantry carries Santa and reindeer bottle buddies.

Bag O Balls WHERE: The Modern Dog Boutique, 29 S. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills COST: $16.50 to $19.99 This toy is exactly what it seems like — a ball filled

with little balls. Sound simple? It is, sort of. “It’s really interactive because you can stuff all the balls in the big ball and then the dog has to pull them out,” said owner Lila Musti. “Some little balls have a squeaker in them and some don’t, so the dog has to find the balls with the squeaker.”

Dog Treat Maze WHERE: The Modern Dog Boutique, 29 S. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills COST: $14.99 to $21.99 If you want to give your pet a gift that doubles as a present for yourself, a dog treat maze could be the perfect solution. Fill the maze with treats or dog food, and your pet will likely be preoccupied turning and rolling the disc-shaped maze until they find all the food. “I like it because it’s something that makes your dog think that actually helps to tire them out and burn energy,” owner Lila Musti said.

— Allison Horne

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Beat holiday boredom at winter break camps

Erinn Hutkin, editor (630) 427-6253 ehutkin@shawmedia.com

Renee Tomell, reporter (630) 427-6258 rtomell@shawmedia.com

Dan Farnham, calendar (630) 427-6259 theguide@sshawmedia.com

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WHAT YOU NEED

It’s almost winter break, and that means the kids will be underfoot for an extended period of time.

Rather than let them sit around the house, why not send them to tumble with the tigers and wander through a winter wonderland?

Brookfield Zoo, as well as several park districts, will hold annual winter camps at the end of the month for kids with energy and time on their hands.

The Brookfield Zoo’s Flurries of Fun winter camp kicks off just before Christmas with fun for youth of all ages. Each day of camp focuses on animals from different parts of the world and how they adapt in the winter to their environments. Kids at the camp will be separated based on their age into smaller, more interactive groups that best fit their knowledge level. “It’s summertime fun during the winter at the zoo,� said Jill Damato, the zoo’s manager of Nature Start programs.

Everything in the camp revolves around animals, from art projects to inquisitive science questions.

Daily activities include hiking, visiting with animals and plenty of indoor activities such as games and crafts.

One of the highlights of the camp is the kids being able to interact with the animals. “We’ll definitely make a point that the kids have a chance to connect with the animals,â€? Damato said. “There will be some special activity where they’re creating an enrichment item like adding something new to their exhibit or adding a structure to put their treats into‌ They get to see the animal get the items and how they react to what they did.â€?

The zoo provides the animals and fun, but campers must bring a few things with them.

Since each day will be full of activities and walking, clothing can be crucial to having fun. “It’s the kind of camp where we’re going to be doing a lot of moving around,� Damato said. “Be prepared to be on the move with comfy shoes and clothing.�

She also recommends bringing a hat, gloves and winter jacket, even if it’s not extremely cold outside.

Participants will spend prolonged periods of time outside, and the weather could change.

Gym shoes are also a must — the Brookfield Zoo covers 216 acres — and kids will take treks to see some of the animals.

There will be plenty of snacks and hot chocolate at camp, but kids must bring a sack lunch with them each day.

WHERE TO GO n Brookfield Zoo’s Flurries of Fun is three days of fun in the snow with the zoo’s animals. There are three sessions that run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily from Dec. 19 to 21, Dec. 26 to 28 and Jan. 2 to 4. Participants can come for all three days of a session, or choose which days they want to come. The cost is $175 for members or $250 for nonmembers for three days, or $70 for members or $90 for nonmembers per day. Brookfield Zoo is located at 8400 West 31st St., Brookfield. Call 708-485-0263 or visit czs.org for more details. n Escape the boredom of winter vacation with the Downers Grove Park District’s Winter Break Escape.

Brookfield Zoo’s Flurries of Fun winter camp kicks off just before Christmas. Staff file photo by Bill Ackerman

There will be field trips, crafts, games, sports and movies. Camp runs for three days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The first session is Dec. 26 through Dec. 28 and the second is Jan. 2 through Jan. 4. Fees are $120 for residents and $180 for nonresidents. The camp is meant for those ages 5 to 13. All activities will be held at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove.

To register or for more details, visit dgparks.org or call 630-963-1304. n It may be cold outside, but it’s nice and warm inside with friends. Lombard’s Cabin Fever camp provides just that. There will be games, crafts, contests and much more for kids ages 6 to 11. The camp spans six days and participants can come for as many days as they want.

For residents, it’s $28 per day or $210 for all six days.

For nonresidents, it’s $35 per day and $270 for the whole camp. The sessions will be held at the Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard.

For more information, visit lombardparks.org or call 630-620-7322. — Allison Horne

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Friday, December 14, 2012 Reporter/Met

World cuisines made simple Burr Ridge cooking instructor turns up creative heat

FIND HER CLASSES WHAT Samira Shahzad teaches an array of international cooking classes in Burr Ridge CONTACT www. samirashahzad. com to reserve a spot

Burr Ridge resident Samira Shahzad designed her suburban home to include an elegant, custom-built cooking studio exclusively for group classes and gatherings for women. Staff photo by Renee Tomell

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amira Shahzad says she has the art of cooking down to a science. The Burr Ridge resident spends part of the year in her native Pakistan, where she’s taught the cuisines of five continents — from continental to Chinese to fine dining — for 26 years, following her own studies with noted chefs. She designed her suburban home to include an elegant, custom-built cooking studio exclusively for group classes and gatherings for women. To introduce her demonstration courses, the first class is free.

What’s your teaching approach?

My aim for my students is that their amount of time in the kitchen is the least possible, while the results are ultra professional. And I believe I’ve achieved that. You can make wonderful food without any stress, and enjoy the process. It brings families together. And my recipes are foolproof. (You get the) same results every time.

Where do you start?

The most important thing I teach students is how to organize their kitchen. How to use the freshest and most natural ingredients, and how to organize them so that it doesn’t take time. Time is something that nobody has enough of. Once they’re organized, it hardly

takes any time at all to make things of gourmet quality.

One of your time-saving tips is freezing some of the key ingredients?

Take fresh ginger, peel it, and in the food processor coarsely chop it. Put small bags in the freezer. (To use it), smash it a little. (The labor) is done for the next three months. I get the freshest ingredients without the hassle of making it again and again. That’s what I do with green chilies, garlic, lemon juice, homemade chicken broth. I get the most important ingredients without any preservatives or chemicals. You have them at your fingertips.

Another tip?

All the ingredients I use, like the spices, I don’t use (finely) ground, but a little coarse. And don’t over crush the garlic or ginger or green chilies. That gives you more flavor, and keeps it from becoming overpowering.

You teach a variety of ethnic cuisines including Thai and Chinese, and share related information.

The food is a kind of fusion. I teach history, geog-

raphy, time management; what you can prepare 36 hours in advance; what you can freeze, and what you can’t.

You actually guarantee your teaching.

I’ve perfected it to a point where I give guaranteed results for anybody, anywhere in the world.

They can attend the same class again for free if they’re not able to make anything. Nobody has ever taken me up on the offer in 26 years.

You also teach a range of calorie-burning recipes, fitnessoriented menus and fruit smoothies.

There’s tons of food you can do within 200 calories. I’m a health junkie.

(Note: In addition to also being an interior designer, she creates diverse designs for the production of handmade furniture, decorative elements and rugs she plans to offer online. To view photos of furnishings, go to this story’s online version.)

— Renee Tomell

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Make a Snake Ornament 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. 630-942-6200, www.dupageforest.com.

“Arthur Christmas” free screening 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 15, York Theatre, 150 N. York Road, Elmhurst. classiccinemas.com.

Lisle-Arboretum Circle Christmas Bird Count 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle.

DuPage Birding Club.

Sub-teams assigned to various locations.

Registration required. 773935-8439, home.comcast. net/~geoffrey.williamson/lislecbc/, geoffrey. williamson@comcast.net.

FOOD/DRINK

RESTAURANT

NOTES Il Poggiolo, 8 E. First St., Hinsdale, invites fans and guests alike to enter their Free Pizza for a Year contest.

All entries must be received by Monday, Dec. 31, by going to the restaurant or visiting its Facebook page. Il Poggiolo will deliver one complimentary, one-topping pizza per week to the winning household from the Pronto Poggiolo delivery menu. Delivery will occur from January until December, from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday only.

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Add your events at www.mysuburbanlife.com MUSIC Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels Lunch & Show Holiday Show 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, White Fence Farm, 1376 S. Joliet Road, Romeoville.

630-739-1720, www.wffco.net/il.

Strings Christmas Concert & Art Exhibit 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Wheaton College, Edman Memorial Chapel, Northeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets. Community School of the Arts Suzuki and visual art students.

630-752-5567.

The Agape Ringers present "Sounds of the Season" 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. Selections from The Nutcracker and other favorites. www.agaperingers.org.

Community Presbyterian Church's Christmas Choir Concert 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Community Presbyterian Church of Clarendon Hills, 39 N. Prospect St., Clarendon Hills. Chancel Choir and Bell Choir.

Refreshments served. cathy.stahr@chcpc.org.

Music at Mayslake 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Make the Yuletide Gay.” Ages 8 and older. $27.50 premier seating; $22.50 general admission; $20 seniors and students. 773-296-0541.

"A Ralph Covert Holiday" 2 and 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16, North Central College Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. DuPage Symphony Orchestra with Ralph Covert. $8 to $10.

630-637-7469, tickets. noctrl.edu.

Ron Hawking concert 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 17, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane. Meal packages available. www. drurylaneoakbrook.com.

"Home for Christmas" Concert and Carol Sing 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, First Church of the Nazarene, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont.

Southwest Community Concert Band. Food pantry donations accepted. 708349-0454, www.c1naz.org.

NIGHT LIFE Rock’n’Rippfest X-Mas Party 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, The Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. With Hillbilly Casino and the Krank Daddies.

Koffin Kats 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard.

THEATER "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14 to 16, North Central College - Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville.

Organic Theater Company. $20 to $30. 630-6377469, tickets.noctrl.edu.

TWS Directors' Workshop 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 to 16, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. One-act plays acted and directed by active members of TWS. “Dust of the Road” and “Virus.”

Free will donation taken at door. 708-246-3380, www.theatreofwesternsprings.com,.

“Singin' In The Rain” Through Sunday, Jan. 13, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane.

1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35 to $46. 630-530-0111, drurylaneoakbrook.com.

ART "Under Mexican Light" 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 14, Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Road. Five collaborating Chicago printmakers. $5.

630-279-1009, www. elmhurstartistsguild.org.

"Caught on Tape" Art Exhibit 9 to 4:30 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 20, Wheaton College, Adams Hall, 501 College Ave. Susanna Vagt. 630752-5050.

Holiday Artists Bazaar 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23, Lemont Center for the Arts, 1243 State St., Unit 101. 630243–7375, lemontcenterforthearts.wordpress. com.

“Yuletide Treasures” sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Dec. 24, DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheaton.

630-653-7090, www. dupageartleague.org.

MUSEUM Holiday Mansion Tours 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 2 p.m.

Saturday and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. $7, $5 members. 630-4201610, www.napersettlement.org.

Victorian Holiday Traditions 3 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. $15, $13 members. 630420-1610, www.napersettlement.org.

History Speaks: "The Christmas Tree Ship" 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.

Author Rochelle Pennington presentation. Reservations recommended. $65 to $76.

630-420-6010, napersettlement.org.

OUTDOORS Birding Cantigny Park 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Cantigny Park, 1 S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.

DuPage Birding Club.

Tell attendant you are with bird walk for free parking. Meet at Visitors Center. 630-545-1838, www.dupagebirding.org, jreiter@wordsonbirds. com.

Enchanted Railroad Through Sunday, Jan. 6, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Closed on Dec. 24 and 25. www. mortonarb.org.

DANCE Nutcracker Sweets Dance Concert 6:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15, Auditorium at the Grounds for Hope Cafe, 2701 Maple Ave., Lisle.

Ballet, jazz, hip-hop and lyrical dance. $8 adults, $5 children in advance.

630-903-5840, www. contempodanceacademy. com.

BOOKS Book Signing with author/ teacher Pat Hartenaus 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15, The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. "The Belden Boy" and "My Sometimes Pal." Book Signing with area author Jim Proebstl 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn.

"Fatal Incident" and "Absence of Honor."

FILMS “Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer” free screening 10 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15, CC Ogden 6 Theatre, 1227 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. www.classiccinemas. com.

Breakfast with Santa and his Reindogs 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Country Inn & Suites, 1837 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Includes photos, games, holiday shopping, face painting

by Puzzletoe the Clown and refreshments for parents. Proceeds benefit A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter.

847-458-6366, www. adoptpetshelter.org.

Breakfast with Santa 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23, Morton Arboretum, Ginkgo Restaurant, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $23 adults, $21 children for members; $29 and $25 for nonmembers.

Reservations required.

630-725-2066, www. mortonarb.org.

Holiday Shopping and Santa Supper 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, Morton Arboretum, Ginkgo Restaurant, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $26 adults, $22 children in advance; $32 and $26 at the door. 630-7252066, www.mortonarb. org.

HOLIDAYS Symphony in Lights Holiday Show 5, 6, 7 and 8 p.m. daily through Monday, Dec. 31, The Promenade Bolingbrook, 619 E Boughton Road.

630-296-8340, www. thepromenadebolingbrook.com.

MISCELLANEOUS IKEA Bolingbrook Holiday Magic Show with Kevin Kelly 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16, IKEA Bolingbrook, 750 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. www. ikea.com/us/en/store/ bolingbrook/activities.

I Dream of Falafel — a fast casual restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine — has opened a location at 18W066 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace.

It is the restaurant’s first location outside of the Chicago Loop and fourth overall.

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Protein Bar, a healthy restaurant chain, is expanding to Oak Brook with a location opening on Friday, Dec. 28, at 2040 York Road. It will be the chain’s first suburban location, with six other locations in Chicago.

Menu items include their signature grilled protein Bar-ritos, bowls, salads, blended drinks and breakfast items.

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Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits, 6727 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, is now open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Autre Monde also has a holiday gift card special. For every $100 spent, customers will receive a dining award certificate good for an additional $20.

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Chicago Prime, a Glen Ellyn-based gourmet meat, seafood and catering company, has added Dan McCowan as its seafood specialist. McCowan owned and operated McCowan’s Fish Market in Glen Ellyn for 18 years until it closed in 2010.

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What’s for dinner?

Find out more about your local restaurants and watering holes at mysuburbanlife.com.

Send your restaurant news to otg@mysuburbanlife.com.

Friday, December 14, 2012 Reporter/Met

Sports

Comments? Contact David Good assistant managing editor | sports dgood@shawmedia.com or (630) 368-8874

Martynas Einikis pushes the ball up court during Lemont’s 63-44 victory over Evergreen Park last Friday in Lemont. Photo by Colin McAuliffe

2012 HOLIDAY HOOPS PREVIEW LEMONT BOYS

LEMONT GIRLS

TOURNAMENT Romeoville Christmas Classic LOCATION Romeoville High School, 100 N. Independence Blvd., Romeoville FIRST GAME Wednesdsay, Dec. 26 WHAT TO WATCH After coming in third place at Romeoville a year ago, one of Lemont’s goals this winter is to capture the tournament title.

And if the early stages of the 2012-13 season are any indication, the Indians appear to have the pieces in place to make such a run.

Lemont is off to a 7-0 start, led by senior point guard Juozas Balciunas, who does it all on the court for the Indians. The team is also receiving major contributions from Mike Wisz and Martynas Einikis among others.

The scary thought for opponents is the fact that the Indians should be even stronger in the near future as starting guard Joe Hehir is working his way back from an ankle injury.

TOURNAMENT 2012 Oswego East Holiday Classic LOCATION Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego FIRST GAME 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 vs. Metea Valley WHAT TO WATCH Having been at this event for the past several years, Lemont will encounter a different format this time around as the tournament has dropped from 16 teams to 12.

The tournament now features four pools of three teams, and the Indians will play Metea Valley in the opener on Dec. 22 before matching up with a strong Plainfield North squad on Dec. 27. The results of those games will determine Lemont’s opponents on Dec. 28 and Dec. 29.

“It’s a very good tournament,” said Lemont coach Bill Bozue. “It’s mostly big Class 4A schools. It’s very good competition for us.”

The Indians are assured of heading into the tournament with an above-.500 record. The squad currently sits with a 6-4 mark entering Friday’s game against Eisenhower. Lemont will then be off for seven days before traveling to Oswego.

The team is led by seniors Kelsey Motto, Courtney Toth and Nicole Krol along with junior point guard Kim Jerantowski, though Motto’s status for this tournament uncertain after she injured her knee in Tuesday’s win over Chicago Christian.

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SPORTS

Indians take progress, pain into league game

By Scott Schmid sschmid@shawmedia.com

Having played one of its better games of the season Tuesday to move two games over the .500-mark, Lemont should have been in a celebratory mood.

But after the Indians dispatched Chicago Christian by a 50-22 margin in a non-conference affair, that excitement level was tempered by an injury to senior Kelsey Motto, who hurt her right knee after making a three-pointer midway through the second quarter.

Motto, who tore her ACL in her left Next game knee as a sophoWHO Lemont vs. more and already Eisenhower missed a week WHEN 6:30 p.m. earlier this seaFriday son with a right WHERE Eisenhower knee problem, had High School, 12700 scored 13 points S. Sacramento, Blue before sitting out Island the rest of the contest. The severity was not expected to be known for a few days though the hope was that it had more to do with her kneecap and not the ligaments.

“If Kelsey is hurt, we will have to have more people step up,” said coach Bill Bozue.

As for the game itself, the Indians jumped out to a 12-3 lead after the opening eight minutes and extended that margin to 26-8 by halftime. Lemont was never threatened after that, with its pressure defense forcing 27 turnovers in the contest.

Nicole Krol added 10 points,Kim Jerantowski tallied seven points and four steals, Jenny Hennig scored six points and Courtney Toth and Ashley Pulla each had five.

“For the most part, we did exactly what

Kim Jerantowski and Lemont are 3-1 in conference play heading into Friday’s league matchup. File photo by Matthew Piechalak

we wanted to do,” the coach said. “We wanted to pressure them a lot and force their ball-handlers to go left and we were able to get a lot of turnovers off that.”

Lemont, which was coming off a 46-45 win over Evergreen Park Dec. 6, now sits at 3-1 in the South Suburban Conference. The Indians will play another league game on

Friday when it travels to Eisenhower.

“They are very fast,” Bozue said, “and they have a real good senior, left-handed point guard who has started for at least three years if not four. She can shoot the three and they also have big post people.

We have to break their press, take care of the ball and defensively, stay in between the

point guard and the basket.”

Tuesday’s game was the team’s 10th of the season, with Lemont posting a 6-4 mark thus far.

“I think we are learning,” Bozue said. “We are making progress though it is never fast enough for me. But we are making progress and definitely improving.”

PREP ROUNDUP Boys basketball The Indians improved to 7-0 on the season with a 63-44 win over Evergreen Park Friday.

Juozas Balciunas scored 25 points while Mike Wisz added 17 points, five rebounds and four steals.

Martinas Einikis also totaled 11 points, six rebounds and four steals in the victory.

Girls bowling Behind a 453 series from Nora Collins, Lemont beat Tinley Park and Reavis in a triangular meet Tuesday.

The Indians posted a team score of 1,919 with Tinley Park at 1,692 and Reavis at 1,679.

Collins also led Lemont to a 1,751-1,311 victory over Oak Forest on Dec. 6. She finished with a 377 series while Kyra Udziela posted a high game of 203.

Boys bowling Lemont fell by a 2,561-2,454 margin to Bremen Tuesday. Ben Stech topped the team with a high game of 223 while Chase Huron rolled a 203.

Lemont’s Jouzas Balciunas lets a three-pointer go in a 63-44 win over Evergreen Park last Friday in Lemont. Photo by Colin McAuliffe

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JANE DOYLE A/K/A JANE C. DOYLE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Defendants 11 CH 024901 32 W. DEER LANE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 15, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2012, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 32 W. DEER LANE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-32115-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation

by the court. 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-21278.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at for a 7 day www.tjsc.com status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 7949876 Attorney File No.: 14-1121278 ARDC# 00468002 Attor-

ney Code. 21762 Case # 11 CH 024901 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ARNOLDAS URBONAVICIUS, RIMA URBONAVICIENE Defendants 11 CH 001970 1226 WOBURN DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2012, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1226 WOBURN DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-28308-009, Property Index No. (22-28301-018 underlying).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi-

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dential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-43927.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 7949876 Attorney File No.: 14-1043927 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 11 CH 001970 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I487172 December 7, 14, 21, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY , AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W2 Plaintiff, -v.RAYMOND DE NARDIS, MARIE A. DE NARDIS A/K/A MARIE DE NARDIS, LEWIS PAPER INTERNATIONAL, JOANN FARMAKIS, BCT CHICAGO Defendants 09 CH 045472 430 JANE COURT LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause

on October 5, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 430 JANE COURT, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-33206-004.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% 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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-28458.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at for a 7 day www.tjsc.com status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 7949876 Attorney File No.: 14-0928458 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 045472 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s

attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I489196 December 14, 21, 28, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDER CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-j5 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-J5; Plaintiff, vs.

MODESTAS JIKAS; IRENA JIKAS; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA; MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; TIMOTHY E. PAULIN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MODESTAS JIKAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF IRENA JIKAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 10100 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 17, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 18, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-29-228-009.

Commonly known as 315 Lintz Street, Lemont, IL 60439.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. ‘ Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W09-4171.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I490801 December 14, 21, 28, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM ERDMIER AKA WILLIAM G. ERDMIER AKA WILL ERDMIER AKA WILL G. ERDMIER, LISA ERDMIER Defendants 11 CH 19537 1037 CRESTVIEW DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1037 CRESTVIEW DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-29414-007-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage.

CLASSIFIEDS Sale terms: 25% 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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at s e r v i c e . a t t y pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1111445.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at for a 7 day www.tjsc.com status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1111445 Attorney Code.

91220 Case # 11 CH 19537 I486084 Nov. 30, December 7, 14, 2012

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For information: Visit our website at http://service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0932630.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I487677 December 14, 21, 28, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN R. ATKINS; KELLY ATKINS; FIRST AMERICAN BANK; PNC BANK, N.A. S/B/M/ TO NATIONAL CITY BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 12 CH 19612 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 25, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-28-306-038-0000 Commonly known as 1156 Covington Drive, Lemont, IL 60439 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, vs.

VIRGINIJUS VENCKUS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VIRGINIJUS VENCKUS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 09 CH 48467 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 1, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 22-29-217-010-0000.

Commonly known as 722 HICKORY STREET, LEMONT, IL 60439.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to

1-year Treasury-indexed ARM averaged 2.55 percent this week with an average 0.4 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.56. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.80 percent.

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Quotes Attributed to Frank Nothaft, vice president and chief economist, Freddie Mac. “Mortgage rates were little changed and near record lows this week amid indicators of stronger economic growth and signs of tame inflation. Third quarter real GDP growth was revised from an initial report of 2.0 percent to 2.7 percent, nearly matching the market consensus forecast. Meanwhile, the 12-month growth rate of the core price index of consumer expenditures remained at 1.7 percent in October which is on the low

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MARTHA HEISINGER NAMED COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE’S GLEN ELLYN OFFICE LISTINGS LEADER FOR NOVEMBER GLEN ELLYN, Ill (December 6, 2012) – Martha Heisinger, broker with the Glen Ellyn office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has been named as the Office’s Listings Leader for November 2012.

According to Sandi Williams, managing Heisinger broker of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Glen Ellyn office, Heisinger is a consistent multi-million dollar producer.

Heisinger is a 30 year resident of the Western and Northwest suburbs with over 20 years of selling experience. She is a Certified Relocation Specialist, Certified Negotiation Specialist, and a Certified E-Marketing Specialist with extensive market knowledge. Heisinger is recognized as a Certified Staging Consultant (CSC) by the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.

Heisinger believes in providing superior service. By truly listening to her clients’ needs and wants, she is able to work with them as a team to achieve their goals. Heisinger’s professionalism and strong work

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PAUL TABOR AKA PAUL S. TABOR, BERNADETTE TABOR AKA BERNADETTE A. TABOR, BANKFINANCIAL, F.S.B. S/B/M TO DOWNERS GROVE NATIONAL BANK Defendants 11 CH 18388 535 KEEPATAW DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 535 KEEPATAW DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-29234-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No

fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN AC-

ethic ensure that her buyers’ and sellers’ best interests are placed above all else.

To contact Martha Heisinger visit the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sales office located at 534 Pennsylvania Avenue in Glen Ellyn, call 630-790-1000, email Martha.Heisinger@cbexchange.com, or visit www.ColdwellBankerOnline.com/MarthaHeisinger.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company serving Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Southeast Wisconsin and Southwest Michigan, operates 53 offices with more than 3,300 sales associates. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company.

NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy’s company owned real estate brokerage offices. For more information, please visit www. coldwellbankeronline.com.

formal luncheon.

She has been a realtor since 2001 where she quickly learned the residential business and systems that help her with her successes. Bey enjoys helping potential residents find the home of their dreams and ensuring sellers get the price they want for their properties.

Bey Congratulations Carrie!

Since 1855, Baird & Warner, owned and operated by the same local family, is Illinois’ largest independent real estate brokerage firm and one of the country’s oldest. With more than 1,500 real estate experts in the area, each agent is supported by an entire seasoned team committed to helping you navigate an ever changing real estate market.

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CARRIE LITTLE-BEY, MADAME PRESIDENT Glen Ellyn, IL— Baird & Warner’s Glen Ellyn/ Wheaton office is thrilled to announce that Carrie Little-Bey has been named 2013 President Elect for the West Suburban Women’s Council of Realtors Chapter. Bey was sworn in on December 5, 2012 at a

CORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at s e r v i c e . a t t y pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1110615.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at for a 7 day www.tjsc.com status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1110615 Attorney Code.

91220 Case # 11 CH 18388 I489997 December 14, 21, 28, 2012

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