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SChools Technical Success

District 99 says technological upgrades a success see page 3

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Veterans salute the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony.

NEWS Village Hours

Westmont to alter business hours for village offices

see page 3

Police New Chief

Downers Grove appoints next chief of police

see page 4

Business Come to Order

Don’t forget to plan travel time see page 9

sports Volleyball’s Best

Clark tabbed as volleyball Player of Year

see page 7

Westmont remembers Medal of Honor recipient, area veterans By jonathan samples bugle staff Dozens of residents came out to Ty Warner Park last week to honor area veterans, recognize their courage and show appreciation for the sacrifice made by members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

“Veterans are our grandpas and grandmas, our dads and our moms, our brothers and sisters, our coworkers, friends and neighbors,” state Rep. Patti Bellock said during the village

of Westmont’s Veterans Day ceremony. “They are all our heroes.”

Bellock was among several officials who spoke during the Nov. 11 ceremony, hosted by American Legion Post 338.

Post Cmdr. Frank Trout, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, was one of the more than 20 former service members who attended the event. And while it was meant to be a time for those in attendance to recognize the sacrifice of Trout and his fellow veterans, Trout used the time to

remember a former Westmont resident and brother in arms who was unable to return home.

James Robinson Jr., the grandson of former Westmont Mayor William Robinson, spent the first part of his life in the village before he and his family moved to nearby Lyons. After initially joining the U.S. Marines, Robinson re-enlisted in the U.S. Army with the onset of the Vietnam War. On April 11, 1966, Robinson was killed in battle but not before saving the lives of two of his comrades. For this display of courage, he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Robinson fought with the U.S. Army’s First Infantry Division in Vietnam during the same time

that Trout himself was stationed in the country.

“After hearing this and reading his award, it really does something to your heart,” Trout said during the ceremony.

He said that over the next year American Legion Post 338 will work to erect a monument for Robinson in the community, which only recently became aware that the Medal of Honor recipient grew up in the village.

Current Mayor Ron Gunter said Westmont has always been a place that supports its veterans. During the ceremony, he shared a quote attributed to former Mayor Arvid Swanson that appeared in a local newspaper in 1944.

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school briefs

District 99 says technological upgrades a success Proposed 2016-17 Calendar By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @DownersGrvBugle

District 99 gave an overview of recent technological upgrades during the board of education’s Nov. 2 workshop meeting.

Every student was issued a Chromebook in the fall, which district staff said improved computer access, as well as equal access to instruction and digital content.

Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning Gina Ziccardi said the goal of the program is to help students become more collaborative and empowered in their school work. She said the devices have allowed students to work in ways that weren’t previously possible and to experience more authentic learning.

“They now have the opportunity to take learning to the next level,” Ziccardi said.

During the meeting, North High’s Joann Purcell, a math teacher and

technology coach, and Nader Najjar, a special services teacher, also discussed several of the technology tools and applications that are now available to students.

They said Google classroom is the cornerstone of their classes, and explained that it allows them to go paperless, store documents, and collaborate with one another and with students.

Additionally, Purcell and Najjar said the tools allow them to adjust their teaching based on student performance.

South High’s Cyndi Montero, a Spanish teacher, echoed the fact that Chromebooks allow her to differentiate her daily lesson plans and target students at all levels of understanding and help them be successful.

South High senior Sam Bates was one of several students who shared their experiences with the new devices. She said that the Chromebook has helped her pace her workload and collaborate with other students.

Ziccardi then discussed the professional development work being done by instructional technology coordinators Jon Orech (South High) and Lisa Lichtman (North High). All of the in-house training has been led by teachers, Ziccardi said, adding that Orech and Lichtman are cultivating best practices that will help students and teachers be successful.

Director of Technology Rod Russeau said that this year has been a “massive year of learning” for everyone in his department. The district doubled its bandwidth and along the way, has encountered both successes and challenges.

Russeau discussed some early home Internet connectivity issues, which were caused by an Internet content filtering tool. He noted that the issue has been resolved.

“It’s important to hear that this has made a difference in how you learn—you are why we’re here,” District 99 Board of Education President Nancy Kupka said.

news briefs

Westmont to alter business hours for village offices The village of Westmont reminded residents last week that business hours for village offices will change starting the Monday

after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30.

In a press release, the village said the new business hours for village hall, the fire department,

police department, and all other village offices will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

ComEd replacing communication lines in Woodridge The village of Woodridge announced that ComEd is currently conducting work at 75th Street and Frontage Road near Woodridge Drive to replace an obsolete copper

line with fiber.

This work is being done to upgrade AT&T communication lines for ComEd’s use. Future work is planned to occur at the southeast

corner of 75th Street and Interstate 355, with overhead work along 75th from Greene Road to Lemont Road.

Work will also take place along 87th Street and Boughton Road.

Department offers insurance enrollment assistance The DuPage County Health Department is reminding residents that it offers free information and enrollment assistance to county residents who may be eligible for Medicaid or health insurance on the Marketplace, as well as those individuals who need to review and renew their Marketplace insurance.

Community health workers are available for free appointments at health department offices throughout the year. To schedule an appointment, call 630-682-7400.

Enrollment in Medicaid is available at any time and not just during the Open Enrollment period.

Additionally, health department staff have scheduled numerous activities and events to assist residents during Marketplace open enrollment, which began on Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2016.

Education, assistance and enrollment will also be provided for free to residents at DuPage County libraries, schools, hospitals, health fairs and more.

Residents who have signed up for insurance in the past are also reminded that they must review and renew their current insurance plan during the open-enrollment period.

To assist these residents, the health department has scheduled free workshops on Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12, with appointment times at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the health department’s central office, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

Board in favor of exploring idea of adopting “early start”

Superintendent Mark McDonald presented two versions of a possible school calendar for 2016-17 during the Nov. 2 meeting.

The first was a “traditional” calendar, which begins in late August, includes all school holidays and the first semester ends three weeks after winter break. The second calendar allows for the first semester to end prior to the winter break.

McDonald said that this “early start” calendar has

been shared with District 99’s associated elementary districts, the Downers Grove Education Association, and the Support Staff Association for feedback and input.

Board members discussed the calendars and were in favor of exploring the idea of adopting the “early start” school year calendar for the 2016-17 school year.

North High parent Nihal Isaac spoke in favor of an “early start” calendar and the benefits to students. She said it would allow students to better enjoy the winter break without the pressure of studying for final exams.

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Downers Grove appoints next chief of police Former Deputy Chief Kurt Bluder was named the new chief of police for the village of Downers Grove, replacing long-time Police Chief Robert Porter.

Bluder began his career

with the Downers Grove Police Department in January 1989 and quickly moved through the ranks, assuming increased responsibilities and progressive management experience

throughout the police department.

“As a lifelong resident, I believe our community is exceptional,” Bluder said. “I look forward to serving the citizens of Downers Grove and continuing the legacy of leadership that has built the department into one of the best in the county.”

Bluder has served as a patrol sergeant, training sergeant, administrative lieutenant, operations deputy chief and administrative deputy chief.

During this time, he has also

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participated in numerous union contract negotiations, prepared and managed department budgets, and served as project manager on the consolidated Downers Grove and Westmont dispatch centers.

“Chief Bluder’s commitment to professional law enforcement is visible on a daily basis,” Village

Manager David Fieldman said.

“He has the experience needed to lead the men and women of the Downers Grove Police Department and continue its strong tradition of providing excellent service to the community.”

Bluder has 27 years of law enforcement experience with the village of Downers Grove and holds an Master of Science degree in public safety from Lewis University and a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Governors State University.

He has also completed executive leadership training at the FBI National Academy and the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.

police > westmont

Man arrested for attempted aggravated robbery DuPage County Sheriff ’s police arrested a Chicago man Nov. 6 for attempting to rob a home in unincorporated Westmont.

Malik Jones, 19, of Chicago, was charged with one count of

attempted aggravated robbery, a Class 2 felony, and one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony.

The DuPage County Sheriff ’s Office said it received a report of a homeowner fighting with an intruder on Park Street in

unincorporated Westmont.

The homeowner fought off the assailant until sheriff ’s deputies arrived and took him into custody. Jones is being held in the DuPage County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Corey D. Jones, 41, 86 Sonoma Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 9:46 p.m. Nov. 4 at Maple and Belmont for driving while license suspended and no insurance.

Westmont

Downers Grove Antonio Varela, 49, 314 N. Warwick Apt. 1b, Westmont, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. Nov. 4 at Cass and Chicago Avenue for a warrant and immigration detainer.

Gerriea Jackson, 36, 632 North Latrobe Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 3600 block of Highland for suspended driver’s license and speeding.

Vincent D. Terry, 33, 3833 W. Monroe Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 1700 block of Ogden for no valid driver’s license and uninsured motor vehicle.

Elizabeth L. Nelson, 31, 2327 Ogden Apt. 2, Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:29 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 2900 block of Finley for retail theft.

Lashonda Holman, 32, 634 Spring Leaf Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 3 in the 400 block of West Ogden Avenue for driving with a suspended license.

Jerome McClinton, 52, 855 N. Pasquinelli Drive Apt. 350, Westmont, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 600 block of North Cass Avenue for driving with a suspended license.

Sotero Cabrera-Quintana, 38, 6825 Roberts Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. Nov. 6 in the 800 block of East Ogden Avenue for driving with a suspended license.

Woodridge Lenard Myles, 47, 7983 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 10:57 a.m. Nov. 7 at Woodridge Drive and Meadowdale Lane for resisting or obstructing a police officer, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and loud muffler.

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Legal safeguards are needed for military whistleblowers

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Servicemembers with moral courage to tell the truth play a valuable role

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The U.S. Government emphatically states though the website of its Office of Personnel Management that “employees have a responsibility to report waste, fraud and abuse,” and that the American “public is also invited to share such concerns.” In order to ensure an efficient and honest government, there are programs in place to allow the people who work in the government to report, free from retaliation, when fraud, waste or abuse occurs. Yet all too often when people decide to take the risk by reporting wrongdoing, they not only aren’t protected, but are attacked by the very government whose interests they seek to protect.

The most recent example of this sad penchant involves recently retired Army officer Lt. Col. Jason Amerine, a highly decorated combat veteran. In late 2013 he was part of an exclusive cell operating out of the Pentagon charged with trying to gain the release of U.S. hostages in various parts of the world. Amerine saw firsthand the dysfunctional interagency squabbling that sabotaged efforts to win the freedom of some American hostages.

He was so incensed by the failures of the agencies that he approached a member of Congress to report the matter. But in January of this year, one of

the organizations of that dysfunctional team – the FBI – sought to put Lt. Col. Amerine “in his place” by asking the Army to open an investigation, stripping him of his security clearance and effectively silencing any further actions.

The inability of the multiple government agencies to work together might have been a contributing factor in the death of one hostage and caused the U.S. to pay a significantly higher strategic price for the release of another. Amerine officially retired from the Army this month, without any charges filed and was awarded the Legion of Merit. While it is gratifying to see Amerine justly cleared of all allegations and winning back his personal honor, the question must be asked: what happened to the individuals in the FBI and CID who were responsible for retaliating against him? The personal hell whistleblowers suffer cannot be overstated.

In 2012 after returning from my second combat deployment to Afghanistan, like Amerine, I approached several members of the House and Senate to tell them the claims of our most senior civilian and military leaders that the war was going well were simply untrue. I also published an unclassified report exposing the truth. As a result I was treated like a pariah. Daily life became almost unbearable, as I was marginalized by superiors; even friends and coworkers feared to be seen talking to me. I can only imagine how much worse life was for people like Jason Amerine, who were subjected to punitive and baseless investigations.

Changes must be made so that governmental agencies and officials

are not able to wantonly make spurious accusations against men and women who blow the whistle on fraud, waste or abuse in an effort to silence them. By making the whistleblowers pay a high personal price, some in the government send a quiet message to others who may consider exposing wrongdoing: don’t even think about saying anything because we’ll make your life a living hell. Help may be on the way.

Working in conjunction with the Project On Government Oversight, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-California, and Rep. Jackie Speier, D-California, introduced the “Legal Justice for Servicemembers Act,” which seeks to redress some of the weaker points of existing whistleblower protection provisions.

Some of the key features of this bill include permitting legal challenges to retaliatory investigations, establishing fair burdens of proof to establish retaliation, and giving the Inspector General the authority to issue a 90 day “stay” on alleged retaliation while it completes its investigation.

America needs men and women in military service with the moral courage to tell the truth. They carry out a valuable service to the nation by helping to keep government officials honest and by bringing to light situations that need redress which otherwise would remain buried. The least we can do for the courageous people who keep our government accountable is to provide them with legal safeguards.

Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis, USA (Ret.) – His work on defense, foreign affairs and social issues has been published in The New York Times, Financial Times, CNN, The Guardian, U.S. News & World Report, and other publications. He was also the recipient of the 2012 Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling.

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NOVEMBER 19

Changing the Face of Aging. 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Keep your mind and body young and vibrant based on research that life gets better as we age. Presented by Jaime Lee Silver of Cantata Adult Life Services.

Unbound: Drinks & Jars Craft Meetup. 7 to 8 p.m. at Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Gear up for the holidays with Unbound! Join the group for a drink at Ballydoyle and create Pinterest-inspired decorative mason jars fit for a hostess gift, centerpiece or present.

Free. Ages 21 and up.

NOVEMBER 21

Polar Express Storytime Train.

8:45 a.m. at the Downers Grove Main Street

Train Station. Families experience a train ride based on the book “The Polar Express”

by Chris Van Allsburg. Travel to the North Pole (Aurora train station) as professional storytellers read “The Polar Express” while you enjoy chocolate milk and cookies. Santa Claus boards the train at the North Pole for the return trip. No refunds issued after 12 p.m. Nov. 14. A maximum of six seats per household may be reserved. Train Times: 8:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. For more information and to register, visit www. dgparks.org.

Ugly Sweaters for Teens. 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave. Create your own, one-of-a-kind, ugly sweater for school or holiday parties.

You supply the sweater and the library will supply holiday themed items galore for you to add to make it special.

NOVEMBER 23

Scratchboard Turkey. 1 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Illustrator Terri Murphy is back just in time for Thanksgiving to show you how to make a Scratchboard Turkey using oil pastels, paint and scratchboards. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events. For ages 8-13.

NOVEMBER 26

Bonfield Express 5K. 8:30 a.m. start time in downtown Downers Grove.

A Downers Grove tradition, the Bonfield Express 5K is held every Thanksgiving morning. The USATF-certified course takes runners and walkers through the downtown as well as scenic side streets. For more information and to register, visit www. bonfieldexpress.com.

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Aries

mArCH 21 TO APril 20

You can harness your energies and build something of value in the week ahead. Just be sensible and take steps so that you don’t burn the candle at both ends. Set reasonable time limits.

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People may be more sociable and loving than usual in the early part of the week. However, as time goes by, it may be difficult to pin anyone down. You may not be sure of someone’s feelings.

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Try standing on your toes if your reach exceeds your grasp. You may be more ambitious than usual in the week to come. Take control; organize everything so you can more easily handle obligations.

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SEPTEmbEr 24 TO OCTObEr 23

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nOvEmbEr 23 TO dECEmbEr 22

Doubts may resurface. There was probably a good reason for not following through on a previous plan. You may spend time dealing with past issues in the week to come.

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jAnuArY 21 TO FEbruArY 19

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OCTObEr 24 TO nOvEmbEr 22

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dECEmbEr 23 TO jAnuArY 20

Self-discipline brings satisfaction. People may measure you against standards of perfection that are hard to meet during the week ahead. Don’t be disappointed by bad news.

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volleYBAll

Clark tabbed as volleyball Player of Year Local duo named to all-area squad By mark gregory sPOrts rePOrter

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Benet’s Tiffany Clark is the Voyager Media Volleyball Player of the year.

Tiffany Clark wanted to be a soccer player.

In her early years, going to volleyball was not something the Benet Academy senior wanted to do.

But with a little convincing, she did and it was a great decision.

“Soccer was my sport. I came from a soccer family and I wanted to jump on that bandwagon,” Clark said. “My mom had to drag me to volleyball practices when I was 11 or 12 years old and I started liking it more and more and the rest is history.”

Clark was the East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year, is Second Team Under Armor All-American, 18U All-America. She was named to the all-tournament team in all four of Benet’s tournaments this season and was MVP of the Wheaton Classic and Autumnfest.

She posted 179 kills, 390 digs and 17 blocks on the season.

For her efforts, she has been named the 2015 Voyager Media Volleyball Player of the Year.

“Tiffany is the hardest working player we have ever had at Benet,” said Benet coach Brad Baker. “She has an extremely high motor and is driven to be best. She sets high goals for herself and works very hard to achieve them.”

During her transition from soccer to volleyball, Clark never imagined the accolades that would come with her new sport.

“Back then I never thought I would play on state championship caliber teams or playing for the United States,” she said. “They were pretty humble beginnings, but I am glad I choose volleyball and I’m glad

my mom pushed me to do it.”

A libero by trade, Clark moved to outside hitter a few weeks into the high school season, but still posted a 73.2 percent dig percentage for the Redwings, committing only 60 errors in 451 attempts.

“It was tough,” Clark said. “But, I do enjoy hitting the ball even though I am a libero at heart. I was willing to do whatever coach wanted to do because I trust him and I thought the switch was beneficial for the team. It was a good change of pace getting to hit once in a while.”

Now that high school is over, it is back to libero for Clark as she heads to the University of Michigan.

“I am excited to start club,” Clark said. “I am really looking forward to Michigan. I committed a while ago, but I still have the same enthusiasm as I did sophomore. I am excited to go play in Ann Arbor and play at one of the highest levels of volleyball that you can without playing for the United States. I am looking forward to playing in the Big Ten and starting the next chapter in my life.”

The rest of the Voyager Media AllArea Volleyball Team consists of:

niki ahlstranD Maine East outside hitter had 243 kills, 92 blocks and 42 aces for the Demons.

eleni BalourDos The junior setter from Niles West finished the season with 1,528 assists, 109 digs, 66 aces and 38 blocks for the Wolves.

JenniLYn CAVe Bolingbrook senior setter had 528 assists, a .319 hitting percentage, 38 aces and 116 digs.

“Jennilyn played for varsity three years, and her experience had a great influence on our team this season,” Bolingbrook coach Andrea

Bercot said. “Her confidence and positive energy set the pace for our team’s performance. She was a great leader for us on and off the court.”

shannon Doran Senior setter helped Joliet West win a regional title. She finished the season with 643 assists, 47 aces, 137 digs and 25 blocks.

“Shannon was the glue to our team this year,” West coach Al Mart said. “She did a tremendous job running our offense. By far, our most improved player this past year.”

erin eulitZ A senior from Plainfield Central, Eulitz tallied 315 kills, 29 aces and 296 digs, while hitting at a .261 clip.

“Erin was our go-to hitter this year,” Central coach Erik Vogt said.

“When Elizabeth Hyland left last year we had no idea how we will fill the void. Erin took that spot and made it her own. Not only was Erin an effective passer this season but a very powerful hitter. She might be the best defensive player (that’s not a libero) in our area.”

emily hise Minooka senior totaled 117 kills and 122 blocks from her middle position.

“Emily has one of the best blocks in the area,” Minooka coach Carrie Prosek said. “She has been a strong force in our defense and also shows great leadership. She has committed to Florida Atlantic University.”

JoDee kovanDa Lockport sophomore did a little bit of everything for the Porters, finishing with 202 kills, 271 assists, 169 digs and 39 aces.

“Our only six-rotation player for the entire season,” Lockport coach Nick Mraz said. “Led the team in kills and second on the team in

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all-area | from page 7 assists. Her versatility can be seen with her aces, blocks and digs as well. Combined, she accounted for the most points scored on the team.”

Allie Lindroth Plainfield North senior outside finished her four-year varsity career with the Tigers, winning three regionals and one sectional title.

She is committed to Northwestern University.

Deyshia Lofton A senior from Plainfield South, Lofton totaled 131 kills and 125 blocks for the Cougars. She will be playing at Indiana University next year.

“Deyshia has been a three-year varsity starter, she has been a great leader for our team this year,” South coach Amanda Ceja-O’Boyle said.

“She broke our block record last year with 139 blocks. This year she broke the career blocking stats with 332 our original record was 168. She will be very successful in her future years as a volleyball player.”

Madeline Lubeck Westmont setter had602 assists,

69 kills and 46 aces, leading the Sentinels to the sectional final.

“She ran a 5-1 offense the past two years and was a leader on and off the court,” Westmont coach Jennifer Gilwa-Bell said. “She has great set selection and was an offensive threat as well. As a sophomore she ran a 5-1 that resulted in a 28-1 record; the varsity team has had two 20 plus win seasons under her direction, Madeline was the team’s MVP as a junior and was nominated and selected as captain this year.”

Sara Nielsen A junior setter from Benet, Nielsen tallied 883 assists, 38 aces and 190 digs for the sectional champs. She is committed to the University of Minnesota and is 78-4 in her two years as setter.

Ginger Perinar The Minooka senior had a dominant year for the regional champs, posting 396 kills, 270 digs, 97 blocks and 22 aces.

“Ginger is one of the best players I have ever coached,” Prosek said.

“She has an incredible vertical and reach and can make shots most girls cannot. She is a strong leader who helped build this team up from the beginning of the season

by motivating and encouraging these young girls. She kept our team together and never thought of herself. She is going to Southern Illinois University next fall.”

Rachel Schneider Schneider, a Downers South senior, tallied 242 kills, 71 blocks and 159 digs for the Mustangs.

“She has been a leader on the team, and the MVP of the team,” South coach Trisha Kurth said.

Ashley Shook Plainfield Central junior posted 666 assists, 232 digs, 109 blocks, 29 aces, 141 kills and a .354 hitting percentage. She is committed to the University of Texas.

“Ashley played all world for us this season,” Vogt said. “Ashley played middle and set for us half the season. Then she set from the RS for the second half of the season.

It didn’t matter what we asked her to do she did it. She kept our hitters in rhythm when our passing wasn’t.

It didn’t matter who we played this year we had a chance when Ashley was on the court. She loved the spotlight and always elevated the level of play of her teammates around her. She is a three-time AllConference selection.”

Jessica Simon Joliet Catholic senior had 151 kills, 29 blocks, 276 assists and 150 digs for the Angels.

“Jessica has taken charge of the team with her setting and the running of the offense,” JCA coach Chris Scheibe said. “She can score points not only as a setter but also as a hitter. She has seen more time on the floor than any other player because of her steady presence and abilities.”

Veronica Snelling A junior from Benet, Snelling had 247 kills, 22.5 blocks and a 53 percent kill percentage.

“One of the most dominant hitters in the area/state, led our team in kills, hitting percentage and blocks,” Baker said.

Lauren Stefanski A Joliet West senior, Stefanski totaled 335 kills, 59 aces, 195 digs and 78 blocks for the regional champs.

“Lauren was a force this year and should continue to excel at the next level,” Mart said.

MacKenzi Welsh The

four-year

starter

for

Plainfield East finished with 444 assists, 216 digs, 131 kills, 51 aces and 31 blocks. She was named a second-team Under Armour AllAmerican. Headed to the University of Michigan.

“Runninga5-1thesepasttwoyears she has helped us keep consistency with our hitters and increased our overall kill percentage,” East coach Emily Tonon said. “Whether or not she got a good pass from our serve receive, she was always able to put the ball up to one of hitters to set up our offense. Her ability to see what is happening on her own side of the court, while assessing what is happening on the other side of the net before she makes her decision where to set is an invaluable skill she has come to master.”

Taylor Zurliene A junior from JCA, Zurliene had 213 kills, 29 aces and 258 digs for the state finalists.

“Taylor is a consistent player who can be relied on game after game to perform to the best of her abilities,” Scheibe said. “For her size, she is very powerful and has an explosive jump, and she is one of the most athletic players you will find.”

-Scott Taylor contributed

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS

Don’t forget to plan for travel time

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK

H&R BLOCK BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Do you feel like you’re always add on extra time. I’ve gone so running late to appointments far as to sometimes double the time given to account and events no matter for traveling during a how hard you try to heavy traffic time of day. be on time? Do you I even add on time to the frequently lose patience estimates given by realwhen caught in traffic time devices, because because you’re rushing even they sometimes to get somewhere? don’t get it right.

Many of my clients, Sue Becker Secondly, allow for especially those with Come To Order parking and walking time ADHD, experience the at your destination. If same frustration.

One common cause of their you’ll have to search for a parking recurring tardiness is not spot, allow time to find and pay building travel time into their for the spot. If you’ll have to walk schedule. There are sometimes a long way from your parking other issues as well, such as spot to your destination, allow being anxious about arriving time for that. If you’re going into early and having nothing to do, an office building or highrise, but ignoring how long it takes to add elevator waiting and transit get somewhere is almost always time.

Next, record the travel time part of the mix.

So what’s the solution? While on your calendar (you do have it may seem obvious, being a calendar, right?). If your cognizant of how long it takes to appointment time is at noon, for get somewhere is the first, often- example, and you’ve generously ignored, step. If you’re not good estimated it will take a half hour at estimating travel time, use a to get there, block off 11:30 a.m. tool such as an online mapping to noon on your calendars so you program (Mapquest, Google can be sure you’ve set aside the Maps, etc.), a mapping app on see Travel | page 11 your phone or a GPS to get you started.

If they have real-time updating capability, these tools already take traffic into account. If they don’t automatically update, add extra time as appropriate.

For example, if I’m traveling in morning or evening rush hour (aka “slow hour”) I’ll always

PLAINTIFF,

PLAINTIFF

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MOHAMMAD S. KHAN A/K/A MOHAMMED S. KHAN; KAHKASHAN KHAN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION A/K/A NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION;

PAUL MALLIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ;

DEFENDANTS 15CH 328 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on May 4, 2015; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on December 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in DuPage County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 2446 Brunswick Circle, Unit D, Woodridge, IL 60517 Permanent Index No.: 08-24-429-012 Improvements: TOWNHOUSE Homeowners/Condominium Association The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $143,514.31. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I675782 Published 11/18, 11/25, 12/2.

DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2455 6009 NORTHGATE COURT WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 29, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on December 8, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-13-305-027 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6009 NORTHGATE COURT WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: BILEVEL SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $342,121.40.

Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS 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 http:\\\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1206607 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Wedn esday, Novem ber 18, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com Travel | from page 9 right amount of time. Honor the 11:30 timeslot as diligently as you would that noon appointment – make sure you’re out the door when you need to be.

And finally, continue to increase your on-time arrival percentage by improving

your travel time awareness – pay attention to how long it takes to get places at various times of day. For example, maybe it takes twice as long to get to a particular destination during rush hour as it does during midday (or longer if there are accidents). Weather conditions and other possible impediments are factors you

should take into account, as well.

As I previously mentioned, there may be other issues that impact your on-time arrival, but planning for travel time will get you that much closer to being on time.

I’d love to hear how well it works for you.

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Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive.

She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.

PilesToSmiles.com or 630-724-1111.

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WOODRIDGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS H&R BLOCK BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK PLAINTIFF VS PAUL MALLIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2455 6009 NORTHGATE COURT WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 29, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on December 8, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 29 IN WINSTON HILLS UNIT FOUR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13 AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 1, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-34269, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-13-305-027 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6009 NORTHGATE COURT WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: BILEVEL SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $342,121.40.

Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this

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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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS 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 http:\\\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1206607 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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WOODRIDGE 14-074628 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vsMOHAMMAD S. KHAN A/K/A MOHAMMED S. KHAN; KAHKASHAN KHAN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION A/K/A NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 15CH 328 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on May 4, 2015; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on December 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in DuPage County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: UNIT NO. 5D IN THE NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM II AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE; LOTS IN WOODRIDGE CEN-

TER UNIT 16, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1979 AS DOCUMENT R79-103436, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT C TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R80-30307 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2446 Brunswick Circle, Unit D, Woodridge, IL 60517 Permanent Index No.: 08-24-429-012 Improvements: TOWNHOUSE Homeowners/Condominium Association The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $143,514.31.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I675782 Published 11/18, 11/25, 12/2.

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PVPN presents final weekend of ‘Laramie Project’ The Progressive Village Performance Network’s presentation of “The Laramie Project” began last week, but audiences have one more weekend to catch the haunting and thought-provoking drama.

The Laramie Project is a documentary-styled play that analyzes the death of 21-year old Matthew Shepard, an openly gay college student who was brutally murdered because of his sexual identity. His vicious murder set off

a nationwide debate about hate crimes and homophobia. The play was created by playwright and director Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project.

The play’s dialogue and monologues are taken from interviews, news reports, courtroom transcripts and journal entries surrounding this tragic true story. The play has a parental warning for adult content.

PVPN will present “The Laramie

Project,” directed by Marilyn Ludwig, Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at The Commons, 117 N. Cass Ave., Westmont.

Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.

Group pricing is available. For more information regarding the show, call 630-963-5252 or visit www.pvpnwestmont.com/ Laramie-Project.

Discounted tickets are available through the Westmont Park District.

Feed My Starving Children to hold MobilePack In two weeks, hundreds of West Suburban community members will work to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world.

Through a partnership between Jack and Cindy Reidy and Twin Cities-based Feed My Starving Children, volunteers will prepare

150,000 life-saving meals at an FMSC MobilePack event in Downers Grove. The MobilePack will take place Nov. 25 at Hobson Road Community Church, 2531 Hobson Road.

Packing sessions, each beginning with a 15-minute overview of FMSC’s work around

the world, will take place at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Last year, volunteers packed 135,000 meals for hungry children in Uganda. The volunteers exceeded the event’s goal and packed enough food to feed 375 children one meal a day for an entire year.

veteran | from page 1 “You may be in a camp somewhere in the United States or you may be in across the ocean, but you are still Westmont boys and we are proud of you. When the war is over and you can come home again, I sincerely hope you will find Westmont a nice little village to live in.”

Having graduated from high school in 1972, Gunter said he

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did not have the opportunity to serve in the armed forces, but added that he’s used his time in public service to show his ongoing support to the country’s veterans.

“I know that all veterans gave some, and some gave all,” Gunter said. “I know that I cannot properly express my deep thanks and appreciation for all that was done for us so that we can live the way we are today.”

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