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DECEMBER 17, 2014 VOL. 7 ISSUE 3

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Vote on special use permit expected at Tuesday’s meeting

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news Local library district names new director Katharine Seelig has been interim director since August

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oPinion What do you want out of Christmas?

Be happy with what you have, and be happier to share it with others

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sPorts Benet wins with three pointers Redwings hit 12 from beyond the arc in win over JCA

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Village Board weighs stormwater funding options; Board has till Jan. 8 meeting to decide if referendum will present utility or sales tax as funding source the future of westmont’s stormwater management program was the focus of a presentation at the village board’s dec. 11 meeting. larry mcintyre, communications director, led the presentation and discussed two funding options for a new stormwater management program that will address recent flooding issues. between now and Jan. 8, the board will have to decided whether to place a referendum question on the april 7 ballot asking voters to approve a 1 percent sales tax increase or a stormwater utility fee as the funding method for the project.

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The Details. Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter, left, and Village Attorney John Zemenak listen to a presentation on stormwater funding options.

(Photo By Daniel Smrokowski)

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partly cloudy High: 34° Low: 26° Walsh hoping for great things in 2015 Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Wins $80 Million federal investment for Early Childhood Education Illinois will receive $20 million annually for four years through the Preschool Development Grants competition.

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This past year was a great one for Will County, Larry Walsh told a Joliet Chamber crowd at his 2014 State of the County address Dec. 10.

Home in Bolingbrook lost to fire

Bolingbrook Police and Fire units responded to a fully engulfed house fire at 3:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at 1015 Churchill.

Woman dies in crash near Route 126

A multi-vehicle crash took the life of a woman traveling through Plainfield Dec. 11.

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mostly sunny High: 33° Low: 23° event of the week: Joliet Area Christian Women are having their “Chocolate Discoveries!” breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Joliet Country Club, 1009 Spencer Road, Joliet.

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Local library district names new director Katharine Seelig has been interim director since August

The Lisle Library District Board of Trustees has appointed Katharine Seelig as the new director of the Lisle Library.

Seelig, who had been acting as the interim director of the library since August, accepted the position of library director on Dec. 11.

“Ms. Seelig’s combination of 33 years of experience with the Lisle Library District, her leadership skills, and her cuttingedge knowledge of technology make her an excellent choice,” said Richard Flint, president of library’s board of trustees. “We are pleased that her professional skills and commitment as a library leader created this opportunity to promote internally.”

Seelig began her employment with library district as director of reference in 1981. She has been

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Seelig accepted the position of library director on Dec. 11. assistant director and network administrator since 1994. Seelig has a master of library science from Rosary College (now Dominican University) and has taken classes at College of DuPage in LAN management and administration. She continues to attend workshops and conferences to stay abreast of new technology advances.

For more information about upcoming Library program and events, visit lislelibrary.org.

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The Lisle Library District Board of Trustees has appointed Katharine Seelig as the new director of the Lisle Library.

For more information about upcoming Library program and events, visit lislelibrary.org.

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Village Board

Board weighs stormwater funding options Board has till Jan. 8 meeting to decide if referendum will present utility or sales tax as funding source

By Daniel Smrokowski for the bugle

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The future of Westmont’s stormwater management program was the focus of a presentation at the village board’s Dec. 11 meeting.

Larry McIntyre, communications director, led the presentation and discussed two funding options for a new stormwater management program that will address recent flooding issues. Between now and Jan. 8, the board will have to decided whether to place a referendum question on the April 7 ballot asking voters to approve a 1 percent sales tax increase or a stormwater utility fee as the funding method for the project.

“We hired the AMEC consulting firm and did a feasibility study regarding the utility,” McIntyre said. “This past fall and winter we continued to do public education.”

During the spring and summer months of this year, the village of Westmont contracted the AMEC Consulting Firm to conduct a Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study to provided additional details on the creation of a utility. The firm

McIntyre said it is up to the board to decide if would be a 1 percent tax or not.

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estimated that the stormwater management program would cost approximately $30 million.

Stormwater Utility During the presentation, McIntyre initially discussed the stormwater utility option for funding the stormwater management program. He said the pros of this option would be that it would be a fair method, include incentives that could reduce the long-term costs, and provide an ongoing and stable revenue stream.

McIntyre said a con of this option would be that it may be opposed by the community since it takes time to set up. He added that this option would require additional administrative tasks.

McIntyre said there would be different rates for the stormwater utility, and he gave examples of those rates in other towns. He noted that Aurora pays $3.45 per month, Downers Grove pays $8.94 per month and Winnetka pays $21.83 per month.

“So, a large population would charge a lower rate, and in a smaller population the rate will go up,”

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Westmont Communications Director Larry McIntyre leads a presentation at the Dec. 11 village board meeting on two possible funding options for a new stormwater management program.

McIntyre said.

For nonresidential properties, incentives and credits could be applied to help reduce the stormwater utility fee. The incentives would offer a onetime reduction, compared with credits that would offer an ongoing reduction. This would encourage property owners to manage their stormwater management on their property, McIntyre explained.

Sales Tax A second option would be to increase the sales tax by 1 percent as a way to fund the stormwater management system.

The benefits of this option would be that it would be administered by the state, requiring less village staff time to implement, according to McIntyre.

“The additional benefit on this side is that there would be nonresidential contribution, so anyone from outside the community who purchases in town for the general sales tax would pay that tax,” he said, adding that one disadvantage of the sales tax option is that it would be an addition to the current places for eating tax.

“The state statutes say a nonhome rule sales tax must be used for public infrastructure and does include stormwater management, but also could be used for other infrastructure needs,” Village Attorney John Zemenak said.

Trustee Bob Scott asked if the referendum question could include language that would make it easier for the community to understand that the sales tax increase would be used to fix flooding problems in the village.

Zemenak said regardless of whether the board settles on a stormwater utility or sales tax increase, it should pass an ordinance implementing either option prior to bringing the question to referendum.

“The board would have to pass an ordinance implementing the utility before the referendum so it’s clear to the voters how its going to work, and it would be effective only if the referendum question passes,” Zemenak said.

McIntyre said that for the stormwater utility, it is mandatory that the board passes an ordinance and for the sales tax increase it is recommend.

Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter said about 60-70 percent of people that have been presented with the information about the stormwater management program have favored the sales tax increase.

McIntyre noted that the stormwater issue was brought to the village by residents because the community has been significantly impacted by flooding issues.

The board will have to decide which stormwater funding option they will take to referendum by the Jan. 8 meeting.

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Downers Grove

Woman charged for false burglary report Police, FIAT Swat team responded to report of burglary in progress A Downers Grove woman was arrested for filing a false police report after police said she claimed a man tried burglarizing her apartment while she was inside.

Kelcie M. Mortell, 20, was arrested and charged with one count of disorderly conduct filing a false police report, according to police.

Downers Grove Police Chief Robert Porter said officer responded to a report of a burglary in progress

and established a perimeter around the building.

The FIAT Swat team responded to conduct a thorough at approximately 2:38 search of the apartment p.m. Dec. 10 in the 2800 building, but the man was block of Gabriella Street. not located.

Mortell allegedly reported Kelcie M. During a follow that she heard a man Mortell, 20 Photo Courtesy trying to pry open her of the Downers up interview on Dec. 11, police said they front door before locking Grove Police discovered that Mortell herself in a bathroom and Department had fabricated the story. calling police. According The DuPage County State’s to a release, she said the man was in her apartment at the time of the Attorney approved the charge and set Mortell’s bail at $2,000. A court call.

Downers Grove police arrived date was set for Dec. 22.

Downers Grove

Man sentenced for 1997 Downers Grove murder Jose Ruvalcaba sentenced to 40 years for firstdegree murder

Ruvalcaba waited behind Ortiz’s garage and waited for the victim to leave for work. When Ortiz walked from his home to the unattached garage, Ruvalcaba ambushed Ortiz and shot him in the chest.

DuPage County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Jose Ruvalcaba, shooting within minutes 37, was sentenced and transported Ortiz to to 40 years in the a local hospital where he Illinois Department passed away as a result of of Corrections for the the shooting. Following 1997 murder of then the murder, Ruvalcaba fled 39-year-old Jose Ortiz Illinois, ultimately ending of Downers Grove, Jose up in South Carolina. according to DuPage Ruvalcaba, 37 Authorities continued CountyState’sAttorney Photo Courtesy of the DuPage to work on the case and Robert Berlin.

County State’s in 2008 a $5 million arrest A jury found Attorney’s Office warrant was issued for Ruvalcaba guilty of Ruvalcaba for the murder first-degree murder on Sept. 25, following a two-day- of Ortiz. In early 2012, Ruvalcaba long trial. Judge George Bakalis was apprehended in South handed down the sentence on Carolina and brought to DuPage County to face the charges Friday.

“For nearly 17 years, justice against him. He has remained in has been patiently waiting for custody since that time.

“While Mr. Ruvalcaba has Jose Ruvalcaba,” Berlin said. “I would like to commend DuPage been able to avoid responsibility County Sheriff John Zaruba and for his actions for a very long his deputies for never giving up time, his days of living as a free man are now over,” Berlin said. on finding justice for Jose Ortiz.”

The sentence stems from “Jose Ruvalcaba will now be held allegations that on the morning responsible for the senseless of Dec. 27, 1997, an armed murder of Jose Ortiz.”

Downers Grove

Coalition says referendum needed for village facilities A Downers Grove community group wants residents to have a say on a proposed project involving the construction of new village facilities.

The newly-formed Downers Grove for Responsible Government coalition are collecting petitions to place a referendum before Downers Grove residents regarding the proposed new village hall, police station and fire station proposal currently under consideration by the village council. Cost estimates for this project are $46 million, according to the group.

“With a community-altering Village facilities project being proposed, we believe the time is now to place a referendum before voters so residents have a clear voice in this important

decision,” Co-Chairman and Downers Grove resident Tim Harms said.

The referendum question would be placed on the ballot for the April 7 election.

“Residents must be engaged in decision-making which impacts our community and we are thrilled that residents from across Downers Grove have come together to give a voice to the voters on this important issue,” Co-Chairman and Downers Grove resident Tim Werner said.

The group said any residents interesting in circulating the petition for a village facilities referendum question should visit its website, www.DG4RG.com or contact the coalition directly at DG4ResponsibleGovernment@ gmail.com.

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Downers Grove

Village council hears revised condo proposal Vote on special use permit expected at Tuesday’s meeting

By Christine M. Demma for the bugle

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The developer of a proposed 55-unit condominium in Downers Grove went back to the drawing board and presented additional information to the village council at its Dec. 9 meeting. FFM-DG Development had an economic impact study completed and changed landscaping to include a wider sidewalk and additional setback along Maple Avenue for the proposed Marquis on Maple Condominiums.

The amended sidewalk proposal now includes a second option to include a sidewalk that is 9 feet wide, compared with the originally proposed 5-foot-wide sidewalk with a 4-foot-wide planting strip along Maple Avenue, which would also provide extra setback space.

The economic impact study stated that the annual property tax of the parcel will increase from $40,836 to $544,836. Approximately $4.3 million in property tax will be paid between 2015 and 2025, according to the study, with some of the revenue going to the downtown TIF. The study also suggested that approximately 55 families will have $4.4 million income that would be spent on local goods and services during the same 10-year timeframe.

It added that the development would improve the image and status of downtown and raise the market value of both lots to a projected $21.3 million, as well as provide

55-unit condominium

The economic impact study stated that the annual property tax of the parcel will increase from $40,836 to $544,836. Approximately $4.3 million in property tax will be paid between 2015 and 2025, according to the study, with some of the revenue going to the downtown TIF.

revenue to school districts and the village through sales tax, property tax and utility tax.

The report estimated that a two-bedroom unit would start at $375,000 and a three-bedroom unit would start at $475,000. The development would have 44 two-bedroom units and 11 threebedroom units, according to the proposal.

A special use permit is being requested by the developer to build the residential complex on the 942 and 936 Maple Avenue properties. Currently, the home at 942 Maple Avenue, also known as the W.H. Edwards home, has historic significance and is zoned for commercial use, while the home at 936 Maple Avenue has residential zoning. One of the investors in FFM-DG Development, Charles Hannon, has ties to 942 Maple Avenue. Hannon previously owned the home at 942 Maple Avenue, according to the developer’s attorney David Sosin. According to the Illinois Secretary of State, FFMDG Development is registered to Sosin as an agent. The council is expected to vote on the special use permit at the Dec. 16 meeting. At press time, the meeting had not yet occurred.

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Rendering of the Marquis on Maple development at 942 and 936 Maple Avenue.

www.dupagecrimestoppers.com • 800.222.tips Wedn es day, Decem ber 17, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com 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.

Downers Grove Darrick C. Zderad, 51, 9 N. West St., Naperville, was arrested at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 4 in the 2000 block of Ogden Avenue for driving under the influence of alcohol and blood alcohol content greater than 0.08.

Alyson Ferrer, 27, 237 S. Mason, Bensenville, was arrested at 7:48 a.m. Dec. 5 in the 1400 block of Ogden Avenue for obstructing justice, unlawful possession of cannabis and endangering the life or health of a child.

Christine A. Brunet, 43, 1111 Community Drive, LaGrange, was arrested at 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at Kohl’s, 2920 Finley Road, for retail theft.

Charles A. Fasano, 19, 1032 Oxford, Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. Dec. 6 on Belmont and 63rd Street for consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Charmaine K. Green, 19, 404 W. Naperville Road, Westmont, was arrested at 1:13 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Willow Springs Police Department for possession of a controlled substance.

Nakia L. Griffin-Weatherly, 22, 14618 Paul Revere, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:43 p.m. Dec. 7 in the 4100 block of Finley Road for speeding and expired driver’s license for more than one year.

Christian

A.

Rubio-Manaloto,

44, 8007 Chesterton Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 3 p.m.

Dec. 7 in the 7300 block of Lemont for retail theft.

block of Butterfield for domestic battery.

Freddie J. Dobbins, 53, 7630 Marguette Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 9:26 a.m. Dec. 8 on 63rd and Main streets for disobeying a traffic signal, defective brakes, driving while license suspended and no insurance.

Sometime between 9 p.m. Nov. 30 and 6:30 a.m. Dec. 1, an unknown offender(s) broke windows on five vehicles parked in the 600 block of West 65th Street. Total damage is $1,500.

Lori A. Gutierrez, 47, 930 Rogers, Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:55 a.m. Dec. 9 at the residence for domestic battery.

Brandon L. Wainwright, 19, 3901 Williams, Westmont, was arrested at 8:54 a.m. Dec. 9 at the Westmont Police Department for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis.

Brenda L. Jefferson, 58, 115 19 S. May St., Chicago, was arrested at 5:36 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 4900 block of Main Street for driving while license suspended.

Kimberly R. Warpinski, 24, 9213 N. Maryland, Niles, was arrested at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 in Maywood for a warrant and domestic battery.

Carl L. Dean, 26, 7401 Blackburn, Downers Grove, was arrested at 9:04 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 1000 block of Ogden Avenue for domestic battery and possession of controlled substance.

Westmont

Sometime between 4:50 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 3, an unknown offender(s) stole groceries from a business in the 0-100 block of East Ogden Avenue. Total loss is $90.

Sometime between 6 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Dec. 3, an unknown offender(s) stole a laptop from a vehicle parked in the 900 block of Pasquinelli Drive. Total loss is $500.

At approximately 8 a.m. Dec. 7, officers responded to the 700 block of West 65th Street for a battery. Officers arrested John Browning, 37, 709 W. 65th St., Westmont, for domestic battery after he struck a household member. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing.

Michael D. Kutzner, 40, 314 Wisconsin Ave., Oak Park, was arrested at 12:57 a.m. Dec. 10 on Ogden Avenue and Monroe for driving under the influence of alcohol.

At approximately 6 p.m. Dec. 7, officers responded to the 0-100 block of West 63rd Street for a drug complaint. Officers arrested Joseph Barry, 18, 308 E. 55th St., Westmont, for possession of cannabis. Officers also arrested Brianna Kozi, 18, 5825 Edgewood Ave., Lombard, for possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were released on their own recognizance.

Kieariah Q. Collins, 23, 123 S. 47th Ave., Bellwood, was arrested at 10:40 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 1100

At approximately 10:20 p.m. Dec. 7, officers responded to the 100 block of South Washington Street

for a suspicious person. Officers arrested Jonathan Shaffer, 20, 1305 Peggy Lane, Chicago Heights, for possession of a controlled substance (heroin). He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing.

Woodridge At approximately 9:31 p.m. Nov. 27, Justin Patchett, 22, 6131 Winthrop, Chicago, was charged with retail theft after removing items of clothing from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. A theft occurred between 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. Nov. 28 in the 2100 block of Apple Lane. Unknown person removed a laptop computer from an apartment.

An armed robbery occurred at approximately 10:21 p.m. Nov. 28 in the 7900 block of Woodlyn.

Unknown male, armed with a knife, demanded the wallet of a taxi driver waiting to pick up a fare.

At approximately 2:45 a.m.

Nov. 29, Cristen Spina, 31, 6843 Gunnison, Harwood Heights, was charged with criminal trespass to residence following an incident in the 6700 block of Lakeview Court.

At approximately 9:49 a.m. Nov. 29, Desiree Williams, 24, 4350 W. 31st St., Chicago, was charged with criminal damage to vehicle following a disturbance in the 6700 block of Lakeview Court.

At approximately 5:15 p.m. Nov. 29, Roberto Casolco, 46, 2122 Middlebury, Aurora, was charged with criminal trespass to property following an incident at Goodwill, 8615 Woodward Ave. At approximately 3:20 a.m.

Nov. 30, Jose Bernal, Jr., 20,

178 Mountain Laurel Court, Romeoville, and Sonia Herrara, 18, 6705 Tudor Lane, Westmont, were both charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the 7700 block of Woodward Avenue.

At approximately 9:28 p.m. Nov. 30, Kiara Murphy, 25, 195 Roberts Road, Bolingbrook, was charged with possession of cannabis following a traffic stop in the 7800 block of Route 53.

A theft occurred sometime between 2:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and 7 a.m. Dec. 1 from Western Remac Construction, 1740 Internationale Parkway.

Unknown person removed the catalytic converters from three parked trucks and also removed a portable generator from inside one of the trucks.

At approximately 9:46 a.m. Dec. 1, Benas Stankus, 27, 10S510 Echo Lane, Willowbrook, was charged with criminal damage to property following an incident in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue.

A residential burglary occurred sometime between 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 9 p.m. Dec. 1 in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue.

Unknown person made entry into an apartment and removed cash.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Chadi Awale, 24, 555 31st St., Downers Grove, was charged with battery following a disturbance in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue.

At approximately 8:16 p.m. Dec. 2, Nirmala Neelam, 29, 821 S. Williams St., Westmont, was charged with retail theft after removing items of jewelry from Kohl’s, 1001 75th Street.

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So. Here we are a week away from Christmas.

Are you ready?

OUCH! You don’t have to yell! Yeah, I know, there still is a lot of shopping to do, cleaning, running the kids or grandkids around. Maybe you’re getting a head start on baking holiday goodies.

Maybe you’re finishing up work before you set out on a trip for the holidays.

And we still gotta get those lights up!

Maybe all of the above.

The fact that the sun seemed to have disappeared for the holidays doesn’t help, either.

My guess, though, is that if you’re anywhere north of 8 years old, you haven’t been as happily anxious about this season for a loooooong time. And you know what I mean about that.

Once you know, as I first wrote years ago, you’re out of the garden, and you can’t go back.

I think that’s why slogging through the snow in my boots, corduroy pants and bulky winter coat with my Mom and Dad, shopping with all the lights in downtown Chicago or around our still-

busy neighborhood business sector is a really good memory. I knew that in a few weeks, this all would be worth it.

I wonder what Mom and Dad were thinking, though. Were they thinking, “Man, I wish this snow would stop.” Or, “I don’t know how we’re going to pay for all this.” Or were they thinking, “In a few weeks, this all will be worth it.”

This can be a tough time of year.

Already, two good friends of mine have lost a husband at 58 and a brother at 65, way too early for that to happen. I lost my Mom 26 years ago on Dec. 18.

It took a long time not to associate the Christmas season with her passing. But once the pain goes, there’s mostly the good memories, no matter what the season.

I have two other friends who wonder if this will be their last Christmas. I am fortunate to have to imagine if they yearn for the days when it was just baking, cleaning, traveling and worrying about money. I really hope I get to write about them in the present tense for many Christmases to come.

So … what’s the message, Nick? Are you trying to bring us down? Or just saying, “There but for the grace of God …”

My message, I guess, is this: Be happy with what you have, and be happier to share it with others. It doesn’t have to be money, and no matter what it is, it doesn’t have to be a lot.

I enjoy bell-ringing for the Salvation Army during the holidays, whether it was while I was with the HeraldNews, or as an Exchange Club of Joliet

MY MESSAGE, I GUESS, IS THIS: BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, AND BE HAPPIER TO SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE MONEY, AND NO MATTER WHAT IT IS, IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE A LOT. member. An hour or two on a cold, windy day isn’t too bad, especially when you see children reaching up over their heads to proudly drop a few coins into the pot. The looks on their faces …

And then there was that time – I know I have written about it before, but you’ll likely hear it from me every year at this time – when I was bell-ringing outside the Walmart in Morris against a seemingly unrelenting cold, west wind.

A mom came out of the store with her tyke, bundled to look like a miniMichelin Man. As they passed me, the mom said, “We have something for you.”

With that, the tyke handed me a cup of hot chocolate. And let me tell you, that was one great cup of hot chocolate.

Nearly 10 years later, it’s still warming me, especially when my thoughts start to get cold.

Warm somebody this holiday season.

I bet it does the same for you.

Happy holidays.

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Woodridge

2 arrested for aggravated battery, armed robbery at Windsor Lakes

By Jonathan Samples staff reporter

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‘making it count’

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A team of volunteers from West Suburban Bank recently helped box food for the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Northern Illinois Food Bank leads the northern Illinois community in solving hunger by providing nutritious meals to those in need through innovative programs and partnerships.

Woodridge police arrested two suspects believed to have severely beaten a man with a baseball bat Monday evening at the Windsor Lakes apartment complex. Taurion Moore, 24, and Jemica Lee, 22, both of the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue, were charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the Mobil gas station on the corner of 75th Street and Woodward Avenue after receiving a report that a battered man entered the gas station.

Taurion Moore, Jemica Lee, 22 24 Photo Courtesy of the Downers Grove Police Department

Woodridge resident Hugh DiDonna, 55, was in the gas station at the time and said he helped take care of the victim before police arrived.

“He was coherent when he walked in, and then he just went to the floor,” said DiDonna, who added that the victim was missing teeth,

had a severely swollen eye and was pouring blood from the back of his head. “The fact of how bad he was beaten, really scared me.”

Police did not release the name of the victim, but DiDonna said he appeared to be in his early 20s. The man was transported to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. “His face was severely bruised, and his eyes were swollen shut,” police spokeswoman Traci Steger said. “He was able to escape the offenders.”

According to police, the victim said two individuals beat him with a baseball bat at the nearby apartment complex and stole his cell phone and cash. Woodridge police said they are still investigating the incident.

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GOOd SaMarITan HOSpITaL BLOOd drIve. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at good samaritan Hospital, 3815 highland ave., Downers grove. blood drive will be in the red & black oak rooms, next to the hospital cafeteria. walkins are welcome. for an appointment, call 877543-3768. all donors should bring an i.D.

OrnaMenT MakInG. 4-7 p.m. at the Downers grove Public Library, 1050 curtiss st. swing by the lobby and leave with your own DgPL-inspired ornament. supplies will be provided. for more information, call 630960-1200 or visit www. dglibrary.org.

a CHrISTMaS STOrY. at the hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 s. route 59, naperville. Come out to see a Christmas story and meet three of the movie’s stars: ian Petrella (randy), Zack ward (scut farkus) and scotty schwartz (flick). for more information, call 630428-5800 or visit www. hollywoodpalmscinema.

DECEMBER 19

vISIT WITH SanTa. 1-4 p.m. on main and Curtiss streets in Downers grove. bring your wishes to santa in his gingerbread house .

DECEMBER 20

GrUB WITH THe GrInCH. 4-4:45 p.m. at the westmont Park District Community Center, 75 e. richmond st. you can wear your skates or perhaps your skis. you can wear a silly hat or funny socks to your knees. the event will begin with the story and then enjoy a fabulous buffet of the finest finger foods.

Pre-registration required by calling 630-963-5252.

CHrISTMaS Of YeSTerYear. 5-8 p.m. at the gregg house museum, 117 s. Linden ave., westmont.

Decorate the tree, make the plum pudding, fill the crackers with sweets and create some magic this holiday season at the gregg house museum. come experience the elegant and charming traditions of a victorian Christmas. kids can create a special craft to take home. there will be some special lights outside the gregg house, too. Don’t miss this free family event.

GrInCH WHOBILaTIOn WOrkSHOp. 5-8 p.m. at the

westmont Park District’s administration building, 55 e. richmond st. the grinch will be taking over santa’s workshop again and turning into his dark, dingy cave. attendees will play grinch games in whoville like the snowball toss, grinch bowling, grinch gift tower toss and the grinch slither. attendees will also make tasty cookies and cute crafts. then bundle up because the long-eared mules will be outside to take you for a ride around the neighborhood. free event.

ServICe Of reMeMBranCe. 7-8:30 p.m. at trinity Lutheran church, 1101 Kimberly way, Lisle. the community is invited to a special service of remembrance, a beautiful candlelight service to remember your loved ones who have died. refreshments will be served following the service. for more information, call 630-7088004. a CHrISTMaS STOrY. at the hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 s. route 59, naperville. Come out to see a Christmas story and meet three of the movie’s stars: ian Petrella (randy), Zack ward (scut farkus) and scotty schwartz (flick). for more information, call 630-428-5800 or visit www.hollywoodpalmscinema.

december 20

BreakfaST WITH SanTa. 9-11:30 a.m. at 55 e. richmond st., westmont. enjoy a delicious all you can eat breakfast of pancakes, sausages, juice, milk and cookies. hosted by the westmont Lions Club. take your family Christmas picture in front of our tree. each child can also visit santa. sign up early as this is a sell-out event and preregistration is required. Children under 2 are free. $12 resident/ $15 non-resident per person. to register, call 630-963-5252.

DECEMBER 21

OrnaMenT MakInG. 1-4 p.m. at the Downers grove Public Library, 1050 curtiss st. swing by the lobby and leave with your own DgPLinspired ornament. supplies will be provided. for more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. dglibrary.org.

SOnGS Of THe SeaSOn. 2 p.m. at the woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Community members are invited to attend the songs of the season holiday music program.

Classical guitar and flute duet Joel and amy simpson will share the music and stories of beloved holiday songs, exploring the cultural, religious and historical influences on the hymns and carols that we know today. talented instrumentalists, Joel and amy perform with elegance and passion. in true holiday spirit, audience members are invited to join a sing-along at the conclusion of the program. registration is requested online at www.woodridgelibrary. org or by phone at 630-487-2577. a CHrISTMaS STOrY. at the hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 s. route 59, naperville. Come out to see a Christmas story and meet three of the movie’s stars: ian Petrella (randy), Zack ward (scut farkus)

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SanTa’S BedTIMe STOrY HOUr. 6-6:45 p.m. and 7:15-8 p.m. at the woodridge Park District community center, 2600 Center Drive. Dress in your pajamas and slippers and join santa and his elves for some holiday fun. each child attending must be registered. age: 1 - 8 years old. Fee: $9 for resident/$13 for nonresident. for more information and to register, visit www. woodridgeparks.org.

and scotty schwartz (flick). for more information, call 630-428-5800 or visit www.hollywoodpalmscinema.

DECEMBER 24

CandLeLIGHT, CarOLS, CaLM CHrISTMaS eve ServICe. 4 p.m. at Downers grove Community church, 6600 Fairview, downers grove. Contemplative meditation to prepare for Christ’s coming.

Child care available. free warm holiday meal at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 630-969-3320.

DECEMBER 29

CanTOreS COMMUnITY CHOIr reHearSaLS. 7-8:30 p.m. at first united methodist Church, 1032 maple ave., downers grove. rehearsals are monday nights. all

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december 22 CanTOreS COMMUnITY CHOIr reHearSaLS. 7-8:30 p.m. at First united methodist church, 1032 maple ave., Downers grove. rehearsals are monday nights. all are welcome. a small fee will be charged to cover the cost of music. for more information, call 630-9991190 or email cantorescc@ gmail.com.

are welcome. a small fee will be charged to cover the cost of music.

For more information, call 630-9991190 or email cantorescc@gmail. com.

DECEMBER 31

neW Year’S eve SOIree. 8 p.m. at the downers grove museum, 831 maple ave. party like it’s 1899! dress to impress and join the Dg museum for a victorian new year’s eve soiree!

Participate in new year’s trivia, strike a pose in our photo booth, receive your fortune for the year to come, and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres while you countdown to 2015! aGe: 21+. min/max: 8/25. r/Nr: $45 per person.

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Boys hoops

3 pointers LIfT BeneT Redwings bury 12 threes in ESCC win over Joliet Catholic by mark GreGory SportS reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @hear_the_beard

A season ago the face of the Benet boys basketball team was big man Sean O’Mara working his magic around the rim and in the paint.

Because of that, the fact that the Redwings had several sharpshooters on the team was masked.

Well, Joliet Catholic Academy saw that first hand last week as the Redwings shot 12 of 27 from behind the arc and claimed a 6334 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference opener for both teams.

Benet (3-2, 1-0) shot well from the 3-point line the whole game.

The Redwings hit 4 of 8 in the first quarter as they pushed to a 1510 lead over the Hilltoppers (5-5, 0-1).

“They can shoot a little bit,” JCA coach Joe Gura said. “They were harder to guard this year than they were last year because with the big guy, I knew what to do.

We wanted to play zone and slow

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the game down and instead, they shot tremendously well and then they made five or six threes in a row and we took the same shots and missed them all and when they got ahead and we had to go to man, I knew the more man minutes we had to play would be a struggle because we don’t match up with them. But when they hit all those threes, you just can’t sit back in zone. They are very athletic and that made it difficult for us going in to try and figure out how to guard them and then you have the nightmarish scenario when they hit all those threes.”

Colin Bonnett and Dan Sobolewski each tallied four threes for Benet.

“We weren’t just chucking threes out there,” Sobolewski said. “We were making the extra pass and getting a lot of catch-and-shoot threes, which we will shoot a high percentage at. Coach says to play inside out and we were doing that tonight.”

Using the inside to set up the

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Dan sobolewski hit four of benet’s 12 three pointers in a win over JCa.

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Ava Porlier and the Mustangs are off to a good start this season.

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DGS sporting winning record By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

In spite of a 77-49 loss to powerful Proviso East last Saturday evening, the Mustangs’ girls basketball team clearly is in a better place than it was a year ago.

With four wins under their belts, the Mustangs are already halfway toward equaling their entire victory total from last year. Plus, Downers South owned a winning record (2-

1) in the West Suburban Gold after last week’s action.

Second-year coach Lyndsie Long attributes the Mustangs’ fast start to their overall team play.

“We faced some good matchups and we’ve come together as a team,” said Long, a former Division III All-American at Elmhurst College who succeeded DGS Hall of Famer Ellen O’Brien as coach. “We’ve been focused

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Ramarro Lamar and the Mustangs are under new coach Sean Lovelace this season.

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Lovelace takes over head coaching job with Mustangs

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

While there is a new body in the head coaches chair for the Downers Grove South wrestling team, the face will look familiar.

Long-time assistant Sean Lovelace takes over for Rick LeBlanc.

“I am very excited,” Lovelace said. “I was an assistant under Rick LeBlanc for six years and I got to work closely under him. I have taught at Downers for six years and have known a lot of these kids for four or five years already.”

Wrestling, and even coaching, is nothing new to Lovelace.

“I grew up in a wrestling family, my dad was a coach at Harper College, I have been doing this since I was little,”

said Lovelace, who wrestled at Lake Park High School and then Northern Illinois University.

“The transition is easier when you have been at the school and you already know the kids for years and the parents. In the past Rick gave me a lot of tasks and responsibilities and I was able to work with them.”

Lovelace said looking at the roster, the Mustangs should be destined for a good season, however, the guys on the roster need to be on the mat.

“We have a lot of returners back and on paper we should be really good,” he said. “But, we are really banged up. We are sick and injured. We have a few guys still working down to their certification weights so we have a log jam at some weights.

We have two returning state qualifiers out injured.”

When and if, those qualifiers

return will play a big role in how the team does.

“I am not sure if we get Joe Nugent back this year and Shawnn Jager was a state qualifier for us last year at 160 and we are hoping to have him back a little after Christmas,” Lovelace said. “If we can get two state qualifiers back in the lineup, that’s nice.”

If they don’t return, Lovelace said the team can still be good.

“The first two weeks were not what we had expected performance wise and we are hoping it is an eye opener,” he said. “I think some of the guys were reading the press clippings a little too much and we hope this week is a look in the mirror.”

The early season grind is one many teams go through in a season and Lovelace said it is all

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14 record | from page 12 and our preparation has been pretty good. We haven’t been shooting well all year, but I think our defense is making up for it now.”

Proviso East’s girls, much like their counterparts on the boys team, make things difficult for any opponent with their athleticism. And, like the boys team, they routinely unleash a full-court press in which they double-team whoever has possession of the ball. The Mustangs experienced all that Saturday night, falling behind 20-4 by the end of the first quarter.

“They’re really, really great,” said senior forward Ava Porlier.

“They have amazing ballhandlers; their posts have great moves and every player on the court had an impact.

Wedn es day, Decem ber 17, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com Even people that came in off the bench had a huge impact.”

Proviso East coach Ezra PridGeon was complimentary of the Mustangs afterward.

“One thing about Downers South, I give them a whole lot of credit,” PridGeon said. “The coaching staff works extremely well with those girls and they always play hard and they’re very relentless. I knew when they came in we were going to have a battle with them.

They’re aggressive and they’re patient.”

Porlier, who usually starts, came off the bench Saturday along with another senior starter, Vashae Easley (10 points), as Long started junior guards Stephanie Wathier and Kelly McClean with three sophomores: Kasandra Rugienius, Addyson Wesolowski

and Kiera James.

“Right when I went in (vs.

Proviso East) I just wanted to make an impact,” said Porlier, who did just that, scoring a team-high 20 points. “We struggled the first quarter and I just wanted to get our team back in it.”

But the Mustangs never got closer than 13 points the rest of the night.

“We’ve just got to keep our heads up,” Long said. “It’s only one game. We have two tough (conference) matchups (this) week.”

DGS played host to Addison Trail Tuesday night and hosts Hinsdale South on Friday before it begins action at the Oswego East Holiday Classic Monday, Dec. 22.

Early last week, the Mustangs knocked off defending WSG

benet | from page 11 shot is what Benet coach Gene Heidekamp wants from this season’s team.

“I thought we moved the ball very well,” he said. “I thought we shared the ball well and our shot selection was very good. Part of who we are is we shoot threes because that is the makeup of our team. So, we are Ok with that when they are good shots. We will shoot a lot of threes because that is the make-up of our team, when we

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“These first three weeks are a grind always with everyone sick and injured,” he said. “If you can get through the first few weeks

champion Willowbrook, 43-31.

DGS opened up a 10-2 firstquarter advantage and led by as many as 17 points. Easley fired in 20 points and Rugienius added seven.

“We had a great game plan going into it and our girls executed it to a tee,” Long said.

Porlier, a four-year varsity player, said she can’t remember the Mustangs ever defeating Willowbrook during her tenure.

“We’ve really struggled with Willowbrook since my freshman year,” she said.

“They’ve always been really, really good. It was a huge game for us and a huge game in conference. I feel we just came out and started strong and kept up the intensity the whole game.”

Having now played for both Long and O’Brien at DGS, Porlier said she’s taken what both coaches have taught her and applied their expertise to her game.

“It was a big change (at first with Long taking over) because they have two different coaching styles,” she said. “I’ve learned from both coaches.

I love coach Long and I love coach O’Brien; they’re great coaches and I couldn’t ask for a better four years here.”

As for Long, she’s settling in during year No. 2.

“I have a new addition to my staff, Kevin McLean, and he’s done a really nice job helping,” Long said. “It’s more relaxed where I don’t have to feel the pressure of everything. It’s been a lot of fun and it comes easier (now).”

are sharing the ball and making good shot selection, we feel we can make a high percentage then.

We still have to play inside out and work the rim.”

For Benet, the ESCC opener was its first game in two weeks.

“We had two good weeks of practice,” Heidekamp said. “We got better. We weren’t satisfied with how we played in the Thanksgiving tournament. It’s been a long two weeks for them, but it paid off tonight. I think

Joliet is a very good team, every time we play them. I am more and more impressed with how athletic they are and how they play. For us to come out and play how we did on the road against what I feel is a really solid team is a good mark for our kids.”

Bonnett led all scorers with 25 points, while Sobolewski added 14.

Junior guards Jalen Jackson and Harold Davis each scored seven points to lead the Hilltoppers.

and get to Christmas break, the second half of the year is about getting everybody healthy and to weight and getting them where they need to be. We want to get them ready for the end of January and early February,

because that is ultimately where you want to be.

“But, I think we have a good group with the guys we have now and they need to believe in themselves. They have been wrestling for a while now.”

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boys hoops Points Per Game Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central Taquan Sims, Joliet Central John Rebellato, Westmont Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Trevian Bell, Joliet West Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central Jeff Washington, Joliet West Rebounds Per Game Trevian Bell, Joliet West Malik Fuller, Joliet Central Jeff Washington, Joliet West Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Justin Windt, Plainfield Central Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central Kewon Ware, Joliet Central Quintin Brown, Westmont Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Assists Adam Doll, Westmont Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North John Paul Leagogo, Westmont Da’Von Foster, Joliet West Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North Theyvion Kirk, Joliet West

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Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central 16 Taquan Sims, Joliet Central 15 Sean Alexander, Westmont 14 Steals Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North 17 Adam Doll, Westmont 13 Richie Elias, Plainfield North 13 Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North 11 Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North 11 John Rebellato, Westmont 7 Malcohm Hill, Joliet West 7 Field Goal % Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central .650 Kenyon Woodfork, Joliet Central .636 Jeff Washington, Joliet West .570 Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central .550 Trevian Bell, Joliet West .545 Free Throw % Jacob Klima, Joliet Central .818 Trevian Bell, Joliet West .740 Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central .736 Sean Alexander, Westmont .714 3-pointers John Rebellato, Westmont 21 Nick Thomaston, Plainfield Central 11 Taquan Sims, Joliet Central 9 Scott Gustafson, Plainfield Central 7 Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central 6

Tom Carney, Joliet West Da’Von Foster, Joliet West

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Points Per Game Jaida Green, Downers North Emily Schramek, Benet Emily Eshoo, Benet Monica Barefield, Joliet Central Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Kathleen Doyle, Benet Sydney Arlis, Minooka Jamari McAfee, Lockport Peyton Winters, Downers North Monica Nunez, Resurrection Ashley Hare, Joliet Central Tia Parrinello, Lockport Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East Maddie Larsen, Resurrection Morgan Jones, Joliet Central Raven Reed, Joliet West Rebounds Per Game Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Morgan Jones, Joliet Central Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East Sydney Arlis, Minooka Lotanna Onua, Plainfield East Jessica Pawula, Resurrection Raven Reed, Joliet West

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Jaida Green, Downers North Kathleen Doyle, Benet Katherine Jaseckas, Benet Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Peyton Winters, Downers North Emily Schramek, Benet Monica Nunez, Resurrection Maddie Larsen, Resurrection Lauren Kucharski, Lockport Assists Kathleen Doyle, Benet Monica Barefield, Joliet Central Jaida Green, Downers North Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Nina Anderson, Maine South Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka

6.6 6.3 6.3 6.0 5.8 4.9 4.9 4.4 4.3 40 40 32 29 29 28

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Sydney Arlis, Minooka Emily Eshoo, Benet Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Monica Nunez, Resurrection Elise Stout, Benet Emma Hlavin, Benet Julia Sirvinskas, Maine South Jamari McAfee, Lockport Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection Steals Kathleen Doyle, Benet Kennedy Collins, Plainfield East Jaida Green, Downers North Kianna Campbell, Lockport Monica Nunez, Resurrection Elise Stout, Benet

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cherish smith Basketball

what do you use social media for the most? i have two twitter accounts, i use one for basketball only and one for everything else. who is your favorite person to follow? trey burke and maya moore because they are my role models. what do you like most about social media? you get to meet professional athletes or see inspirational quotes or if you miss a game, you can see what happens.

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have you ever tried to tweet a celebrity and did they respond? i tweeted to trey burke and he did not reply.

which basketball team will remain unbeaten the longest?

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12.5% 25% Who will lead the area in scoring?

aaron Jordan, plaInFIeld east treVor stumpe, plaInFIeld nortH prentIss nIXon, bolIngbrooK Joe mooney, notre dame

@taylor_sports: Joliet west’s gracie Plese placed second at the Plainfield north strikefest.

“Joliet high schools to southwest Prairie is announced let the south suburbs great conference land grab begin?” boISe StAte Men’S bb @broncoSportSMbb “Derrick marks now leads the mountain west in scoring at 17.0 points per game.”

MInookA SportS @MInookASportS “an all around inCreDibLe day to be an indian!

Congrats to all winter sport teams on crazy good starts to their seasons.”

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Helping him stay on track when he needs it I think you’re smart for realizing there are some boundaries here By dave ramsey dave says

www.daveramsey.com @DaveRamsey

Dear Dave, My brother and I recently received an inheritance after our mom died. He’s never been very good with money, so I was proud of him when he used his portion to pay off his debts. But then he went out and financed a van that I know he still can’t afford. I’m afraid he’s falling right back into the same old money problems, but I don’t know how to talk to him about it.

Diana Dear Diana, I’ve learned, after years of

calendar | from page 9 New Year’s Eve at the Tivoli Bowl. Located at 938 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Groups can reserve lanes for a two-hour time period from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.

The family package is $74.95, which includes two hours of bowling and shoe rental.

This celebration is sure to strike the kids’ interests with fun party favors, cool party lights, pizza, soft drinks and music, which are all included.

To reserve a lane and a time slot for New Year’s Eve, please call the Tivoli Bowl at (630) 969-0660. There is a limit of six people per lane.

JANUARY 6

WJWC Monthly Meeting.

6:45 p.m. at The Retreat Clubhouse at Seven Bridges, 6690 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. The Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club will be holding its monthly meeting.

The club is a nonprofit organization that supports charities in Woodridge and the DuPage County area and provides local women with social opportunities to network and use their talents in making a difference within the community. Snacks and socializing begins at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting at 7

writing books, doing a radio show and trying to educate folks about their finances, you can’t make people listen to you. Even with what I do for a living I don’t throw my opinion around unless someone asks.

I think you’re smart for realizing there are some boundaries here.

But there’s no reason you can’t create a situation where he can ask your opinion. You might begin with talking about some of the mistakes you’ve made in the past. This could help him connect with you, and feel more comfortable opening up about his own situation. Once he realizes you haven’t repeated the same mistakes, and have a better

p.m. For more information, contact Andrea at 312-4058762.

JANUARY 10

AAUW Back-to-the Books Scholarship Drop Off. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Eagle Storage, 555 Rogers St., Downers Grove.

The Downers Grove Area Branch of the American Association of University Women has awarded a Back-to-the Books Scholarship. Sharon Borkowski of Downers Grove attends National University of Health Sciences and is getting her Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degrees. The DG AAUW raises the scholarship money through the annual Used Book Sale held in June at Puffer School in Downers Grove. Anyone interested in donating books may drop them off.

ONGOING

Third Thursday. 5–7 p.m. every third Thursday at the DuPage Children’s Museum.

Third Thursdays are a special time once a month for families of children with autism spectrum disorder, visual, and mobility impairments to come play at the Museum.

All activities are free with admission or membership.

life for it, he might just ask how you did it. Then, the door is open!

But you can’t become preachy every time someone does something dumb. That will only hurt their feelings and cause them to tune you out completely.

—Dave

Dave Says money advice by dave ramsey

Reward her good choices Dear Dave, Our daughter wasn’t very responsible with money until she read your books. Now, she has really started turning her life around. Recently, she learned she needs to have some expensive

dental work done. Since she just started trying to manage her money well, she doesn’t have enough saved up for the procedure or dental insurance right now. Do you think we should help by loaning her the money?

Dianne

Dear Dianne, I like what you’ve told me about your daughter. She doesn’t need to worry about dental insurance though. You almost never get back what you put into those policies. It’s the kind of stuff a good emergency fund will cover.

If she has invested her time and money into what I teach, I’d say she’s pretty serious about getting her finances in order.

If it were me, I’d make the money for dental work a gift, not a loan, for turning her financial life around. In your description you never mentioned anything about your daughter being lazy or unwilling to work. You talked about a young lady who’s just starting to build her life, and you’re rewarding smart choices.

I think that’s a great idea and will have a major positive impact!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

come to order

Reduce your holiday stress Pare down “to do” list to include only things your family cares about

suggest that the holidays should be whatever you would like them to be, rather than a contest to see who can claim they’re busier and more exhausted.

Reevaluate everyone else’s expectations

Have you ever asked your family Shopping, baking, more shopping, wrapping gifts, hosting what they enjoy most about the holidays? You may be guests – this busy time surprised that it isn’t that of year is often more the bow on the front door stressful than joyful. is perfectly crafted or that Expectations are high, holiday cards are addressed crowds are plentiful, in calligraphy handwriting. time is limited, and You may find they just enjoy funds may be limited, as spending time together well. As you may have promised yourself so come to order appreciating the positive energy generated by this many times, how about sue becker festive time of year.While you actually making this may think you’re creating the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year? Here holiday of their dreams, you may be are some ideas to help you consider creating a holiday that zaps you of converting your to-do list to a “to- energy and the positive spirit that’s important to them. don’t” list.

Reevaluate your expectations

Plan ahead

The proliferation of TV shows and magazines suggesting that the holidays aren’t complete without a beautifully decorated home, the smell of cookies baking in the oven and perfectly wrapped gifts for everyone who crosses your threshold might have you believing that you have to spend every waking moment imitating them. I’d like to

Be realistic about what’s important, what’s necessary, and what it’s going to take to get the important and necessary things done. Eliminate what you can in light of your more realistic expectations, and use a calendar to plan when you’ll get those important things done.

Cross out the “shoulds” and

schedule the things that matter to you and your family. If there’s not enough time, pare down your list, delegate where you can and reduce your expectations. Maybe you can skip the holiday cards this year, or at least reduce the number of recipients. Cookies from the bakery can be mighty tasty, so maybe you don’t have to make them from scratch.

Enjoy the process The frenzied look on the faces of shoppers, the honking horns and screeching tires in parking lots, and the TV images of people fighting over limited inventory has me convinced that people have lost the true meaning of the holidays.

Rather than appreciating the shared mission of fellow human beings trying to make the holidays special, it’s every person for him or her self. I prefer to slow down, breathe deeply, and make sure I don’t get caught up in the negative energy that permeates the air. Here’s to the most wonderful time of the year.

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 630-7241111.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank N.A. (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank N.A.) PLAINTIFF Vs. Vasco A. Ruberti; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000918 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/1/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/27/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-32-304-012 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8426 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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 14-1406502.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS SABIHA KURTULUS; CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA). N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; MERVE KURTULUS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MUSTAFA KURTULUS, IF ANY; MARK MANETTI, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, MUSTAFA KURTULUS; 2013 CH 000094 4449 BELMONT ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; MERVE KURTULUS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MUSTAFA KURTULUS, IF ANY; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 4 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY’S BELMONT COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 18, 1927 AS DOCUMENT NO. 235837, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 4449 BELMONT ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 and which said Mortgage was made by, MUSTAFA KURTULUS DECEASED; SABIHA KURTULUS; Mortgagor (s), to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DU PAGE County, Illinois, as Document No. 010029188; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Chris Kachiroubas DuPage Judicial Center 505 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, Illinois 60187 on or before January 9, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1121800 I636802 Published 12/10, 12/17, 12/24

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank N.A. (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank N.A.) PLAINTIFF Vs. Vasco A. Ruberti; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000918 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/1/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/27/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 5 IN BROOKERIDGE UNIT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-32-304-012 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8426 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1414-06502.

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resistant hypertension has several causes Treatment for resistant hypertension without drugs may be an option in the future dear mayo cliNic: I was recently told I have resistant hypertension. What exactly is it, and what could cause it? How can I treat my high blood pressure, since medications haven’t worked? aNswer: Hypertension (high blood pressure) is considered resistant when a person is taking a diuretic plus two other blood pressure medications, and their blood pressure is still too high. Diuretics lower blood pressure by helping your kidneys get rid of extra salt and water in your body. Resistant hypertension has several possible causes, including another underlying medical condition.

Treatment typically involves a change in your medications.

A variety of drugs are available to treat high blood pressure. If you are taking a diuretic and your blood pressure remains high, your doctor may recommend adding additional medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers or others that can help lower blood pressure.

When resistant hypertension is discovered, the first step is usually a thorough review of all your current medications, including those for blood pressure control and any other medications you take. In many cases, a change in the amount of blood pressure medication a person is taking - often an increase in the diuretic - can effectively treat resistant hypertension. For blood pressure medications to work

resistaNt hyPerteNsioN

When resistant hypertension is discovered, the first step is usually a thorough review of all your current medications, including those for blood pressure control and any other medications you take

best, the directions for taking them should be carefully followed.

If medication adjustments don’t work, doctors usually start looking for other medical problems that could be contributing to high blood pressure. Those may include an abnormality in the hormones that control blood pressure, or a narrowing in one or more of the arteries leading to your kidneys.

If another problem is uncovered, treating that condition in addition

to treating the high blood pressure usually works to bring blood pressure down.

Certainsleepproblems,including sleep apnea, may also contribute to resistant hypertension. Some people with high blood pressure, particularly those who are overweight, can have disturbed breathing during sleep, and that may lead to resistant hypertension.

If you’re exceptionally tired during the day and you snore while sleeping, tell your doctor.

In the future, treatment for resistant hypertension without drugs may be an option. For example, the kidneys play a key role in controlling blood pressure, and blood flow to the kidneys is an important part of the process.

Researchers are examining whether making changes in how kidney arteries function - for example, by destroying certain nerves that serve the arteries- can help control blood pressure. This research is

still in the early stages, but it holds promise.

Also important to remember is that lifestyle choices you make can significantly affect your blood pressure. Eating a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables and limits salt can often help control blood pressure. Staying at a healthy weight, exercising, not smoking and limiting the amount of alcohol you drink are important self-care steps for people with high blood pressure.

Make an appointment to talk to your doctor about controlling your high blood pressure.

(Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic is an educational resource and doesn’t replace regular medical care. E-mail a question to medicaledge(AT SIGN) mayo.edu. For more information, visit www.mayoclinic.org.) (c) 2014 MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Illinois mourns loss of ‘trailblazer’ Judy Baar Topinka Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka passed away early Dec. 10 as a result of complications from a stroke by nick reiher

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nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

State and local officials were saddened to hear of the sudden death of Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, who passed away early Dec. 10 as a result of complications from a stroke.

“She was genuine,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh.

“She was a real person. And she ran for office for the right reasons, to serve the people.

Walsh said he got to know her when he was a state senator and she was state treasurer.

He said her door always was open, and he could count on a hug and a kiss on the cheek whenever she greeted him. “A bright light has gone out in Illinois,” said state Sen. Pat McGuire. “Judy Baar Topinka was fair, she was responsible, and she was fun. I will miss her. I extend

NEVER WITHOUT HER SIGNATURE SENSE OF HUMOR, JUDY WAS A FORCE OF NATURE. SHE LEFT HER MARK ON THE STATE SHE HAS CALLED HOME HER ENTIRE LIFE. HER LEADERSHIP IMPROVED ILLINOIS AND PAVED THE WAY FOR COUNTLESS WOMEN IN POLITICS. my condolences to her family, friends and staff members.”

Some likely didn’t know Topinka started out as a newspaper reporter nearly 50 years ago.

Larry Randa, former newspaper publisher and now Valley View School District spokesman, said he was a fledgling reporter when she also worked for the CiceroBerwyn LIFE in a chain owned by the Randa and Kubik families.

“She held her community close

to her heart. Whether it was the people who lived in the towns she covered as a newspaper reporter almost 50 years ago, the people she served as a state legislator or the people of the State of Illinois she ultimately represented in recent years, she always treated everyone with kindness, respect

and a big smile. -30- JBT,” Randa said, using the newspaper lingo “-30-“ for “end of story.”

Gov. Pat Quinn said Topinka “will be terribly missed. “Today is a sad day in the state of Illinois. I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of my friend, Judy Baar Topinka.

As the first female Treasurer of

Illinois and a longtime public servant, Judy was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. “Never without her signature sense of humor, Judy was a force of nature.

She left her mark on the state she has called home her entire life.

Her leadership improved Illinois and paved the way for countless women in politics.

“My deepest sympathies go out to Judy’s son, Joe, daughterin-law Christina, granddaughter Alexandra, her family, friends and devoted staff.”

Governor-elect Bruce Rauner issued the following statement: “Early this morning, Illinois lost one of its all-time greats.

Comptroller Topinka’s magnetic, one-of-a-kind personality brought a smile to everyone she met, and she had a servant’s heart, always only caring about what was best for the people of our state.

“Judy was a tremendous friend, and Diana and I will miss her deeply. We offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers to her family, including son Joseph, as well as her talented and loyal team in the Comptroller’s office.”

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