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Police mourn loss of Trooper Christopher Lambert While handling a crash, another vehicle in traffic failed to stop and struck Lambert while he was outside of his patrol car DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz regretfully announces the line of duty death of ISP District 15 (Downers Grove) Trooper Christopher Lambert. On January 12, 2019, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Trooper Christopher Lambert #6527, was on scene of a three-vehicle traffic crash, in the left lane on I-294 near Willow Road. While handling that crash another vehicle in traffic failed to stop and struck Trooper Lambert while he was outside of his patrol car. Trooper Lambert sustained serious injuries as a result the crash and was given CPR by an off duty nurse, before being transported to Glenbrook
Delight in the ‘Wonders of Winter’ Feb. 2 at Mayslake Peabody Estate
Annual Free All-Ages Event Marks 18th Year Enjoy winter outdoor fun with activities like ice fishing and snowshoeing at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s “Wonders of Winter” open house on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Help cut ice from the lake; try ice fishing, snowshoeing and archery; and see an icerescue demonstration, weather permitting. Warm up around an open fire while making s’mores, and then step inside Mayslake Hall for a variety of games, crafts and interesting information about plants, animals and programs from rangers, naturalists and volunteers. Explore historic Mayslake Hall, too, a registered national landmark well-known as a cultural and educational center.
“Trooper Lambert was a great trooper and was respected by those within and from outside the ISP, this is a tremendous loss which could have been prevented and should have never happened...” - ISP DIRECTOR LEO P. SCHMITZ
Hospital. At approximately 7:24 p.m., Trooper Lambert succumbed to his injuries. “Trooper Lambert was a great trooper and was respected by
“This is a great family-friendly event that gives people the chance to get out and enjoy our forest preserves and try fun activities like ice fishing, snowshoeing and ice harvesting,” said Martin Jandura, assistant manager of site operations for the District. Registration is not required, and admission and most activities are free. For more information about “Wonders of Winter,” call 630-9337248. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for more than 100 years. More than 4 million people visit its 60 forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, five education centers and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the District’s e-newsletter, blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
Aurora Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Fatal DUI
DuPage County State’s Attorney
those within and from outside the ISP, this is a tremendous loss which could have been prevented and should have never happened,” said ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz. “Trooper Lambert deliberately placed his vehicle in a position to protect the lives of the victims of the previous crash, and took on the danger himself. He will be remembered for his dedication to the Illinois State Police and for giving the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve the citizens of Illinois.” Trooper Lambert was a five year veteran of the Illinois State Police District 15 in Downers Grove and was assigned to the Criminal Patrol Team. Trooper Lambert was also a prior member of the United States Army. Additional information will be released once it becomes available. Trooper Lambert’s visitation and funeral arrangements are pending.
Robert B. Berlin announced today that an Aurora man charged in a fatal crash that claimed the life of thirty-six-year-old David Dokken also of Aurora, a passenger in his vehicle, has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Michael Vera, 36 (d.o.b. 5/12/1982) of 215 E. New York Street, appeared in Court this morning where he entered a plea of guilty to one count of Aggravated DUI causing Death, a Class 2 Felony, in front of Judge Jeffrey MacKay who handed down the sentence. On November 23, 2016, at approximately 2:35 a.m., Vera and Dokken were traveling on Naper Boulevard west of Ogden Avenue when Vera lost control of the vehicle, drove off the road and struck a tree, seriously injuring Dokken. Dokken was transported to a local hospital where he passed away due to injuries he sustained in the crash. Vera was also transported to a local hospital where it was determined that his B.A.C was .183. Tests also revealed the presence of cocaine and marijuana in Vera’s system. An investigation into the crash led by the Naperville Police Department led to the charges against Vera. On May 10, 2017, Vera was picked up on a $1 million with 10% to apply arrest warrant from the Kane County Jail where he was being
held on unrelated charges and transported to DuPage County. He has remained in custody in the DuPage County jail since that time. “This very sad case is yet another example of the potentially fatal dangers of drinking and driving,” commented Berlin. “Just days before Thanksgiving two years ago, Michael Vera’s life changed forever and David Dokken’s life ended when Vera made the decision to drink and then get behind the wheel of his car. That decision not only cost David his life, but it also cost the defendant his freedom. Drunk driving accidents are not accidents, they are one hundred percent avoidable. The message is simple, if you have been drinking, don’t drive. Call a friend, a taxi or a ride sharing service for a ride home. You will be glad you did when you arrive home safely, instead of in jail or worse, in the morgue. I would like to thank the Naperville Police Department for their outstanding efforts in the investigation of this matter. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Bridget Carlson and Michael Fisher for their efforts in holding Mr. Vera responsible for the death of David Dokken.” Vera will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.
2019 Superintendent Search The District 58 Board of Education is pursuing a thorough search to identify the next superintendent of Downers Grove Grade School District 58. Please follow their progress below. What’s completed? Friday, Dec. 21, 2018: Superintendent Dr. Kari Cremascoli announced that she accepted a superintendent position for Wilmette District 39 and will resign from District 58 on June 30, 2019. More. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018: District 58 sent a request for proposals to four qualified executive search firms that specialize in superintendent searches. The District requested that proposals include an introductory letter, scope of services, qualifications, detailed project description (i.e. hiring process approach) and pricing. Proposals are due Jan. 11. What’s next? Friday, Jan. 11, 2019: Board members will receive submitted executive search firm proposals. Monday, Jan. 14, 2019: The Board will discuss the proposed superintendent search process
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DOWNERS GROVE GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 58
Superintendent Kari Cremascoli departing after seven years During her tenure, she led District’s efforts to achieve its 2011 Strategic Plan goals
The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 announced that Superintendent Dr. Kari Cremascoli has accepted an offer to serve as the superintendent of Wilmette School District 39. After seven years of service in District 58, Cremascoli will transition to her new position July 1, 2019. “I will miss most of all the community, students and all of the teachers and educators I have worked with since 2012,” Cremascoli said. “I’m so proud of everything that we have all accomplished together and the community at large has always been so supportive of our schools, so those are some of the things that I will definitely miss the most.” Cremascoli has served District 58 since July 2012. During her tenure, she successfully led the District’s efforts to achieve its 2011 Strategic Plan goals, which focused on student learning and curriculum, instructional technology, socialemotional learning and facilities/finance. This past year, Cremascoli led the District through a new strategic planning process as it launched its Vision 58 Strategic Plan, which charts the path for the District to achieve three big ambitious goals: Focusing on Learning, Connecting the Community and Securing the Future. “Everyone has been very kind and supportive with this process,” Cremascoli said. “This transition is a little bittersweet, and yet I think that we have set ourselves up for a new leader to come in and continue making progress in the district with our
DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Park District receives Federal Forestry Grant Morton Arboretum Community Trees Program has awarded the Downers grove Park District a $5,000 grant BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com
BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com
strategic plan.” Under Cremascoli’s leadership, District 58 increased student growth and differentiated instruction while strengthening its district-wide social-emotional learning curriculum, implementing new math and English-language arts curriculum resources and launching its 1-to1 technology program. The District also initiated several new programs, including the Biliteracy Program, the Optional Kindergarten Enrichment and Enhancement Program, math acceleration, various specialized programs for special education students, instructional coaching for teachers and NWEA MAP benchmark assessments. The District completed a myriad of capital improvement projects, added security enhancements to all schools, negotiated several collective bargaining agreements and maintained a balanced budget with the highest financial recognition from the State despite economic challenges. Throughout her service, Cremascoli has kept students at the center of her work. She has shown her passionate work ethic about supporting the growth of all students and nurturing highly engaging, childcentered learning environments. She frequently visits schools and extracurricular events, and has recently helped to launch several community engagement efforts focused on collaboration
and ongoing District improvements. In the 2018 Illinois Report Card, all District 58 schools earned high marks from the State, with 11 of the District’s 13 schools earning an “exemplary” rating and two schools earning a “commendable” rating. Only one other DuPage County school district had a higher percentage of schools earn the exemplary designation. “The thing that we are most proud of is the academic, social and emotional growth of all of our students,” Cremascoli said. “Ultimately that is what we are all focused on, so to see our students every day and every year grow academically, but also grow as human beings and engaged learners is really the strongest source of pride that we could all have.” With winter break over, the District 58 School Board will meet to begin planning the search for a new superintendent. The board plans to conduct an intensive search to identify the right candidate to serve as District 58’s next leader. “This was a incredibly difficult decision for me because I have loved being in Downers Grove for all of these years,” Cremascoli said. “It has been home for me and my family, and I think that there are only a couple communities that could have drawn me away from Downers Grove and Wilmette happens to be one of those.”
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The Morton Arboretum’s Community Trees Program has awarded the Downers Grove Park District a $5,000 federal forestry grant, which will help the District develop a long-term Urban Forest Management Plan in 2019. Matched with an additional $5,000 from the Park District, the plan will focus on the planting and maintenance of the urban canopy in Downers Grove and will also include community education and outreach. The Arboretum awarded more than $170,000 in federal forestry grants to 16 Illinois organizations looking to fund treerelated projects. The program aims to help municipalities, park districts, townships, counties and other local government entities fund projects such as tree planting, obtaining a tree inventory and developing or updating a tree protection and preservation ordinance or a tree management plan. The federal grants are administered by the Arboretum on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “We applied for the Urban Forest Management Plan for the Park District to make sure the continuity and the tree care, while also helping us with future tree planting,” said Mike Stelter, Assistant Superintendent of Parks. “We wanted to improve the tree population so it’s a little bit more resilient to changes that come up regarding its climate.” The Community Trees Program at The Morton Arboretum was established in 2002 with support from the Grace Bersted
Foundation. The program’s goal is to help people help trees live long, productive lives, based on the philosophy that all trees, on both public and private land, together forming an urban and community forest that is crucial to a community’s infrastructure. The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized outdoor tree museum and tree research center located in Lisle, Illinois. As the champion of trees, the Arboretum is committed to scientifically-informed action, both locally and globally and encouraging the planting and conservation of trees for a greener, healthier and a more beautiful world. On 1,700 acres are 222,000 plant specimens representing 4,500 different kinds of plants, along with specialty gardens, educational exhibits, the awardwinning Children’s Garden, 16 miles of hiking trails and the Visitor Center, featuring The Arboretum Store and the Ginko Restaurant and Café. The Morton Arboretum is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, welcoming 1.1 million visitors annually and serving 46,200 member households in 2017. “I think this is great thing overall for the Park District because it will formalize a lot of the things we do now,” Stelter said. “Pruning, plant health care, tree planting, exotic species control and removal, are some of the things this will integrate, so this is a great start to put us off in the right direction for the next 25 to 30 years. “Part of what we are looking at is to identify places for tree planting within the parks whether that is immediate or a little bit longer term, trying to come up with a tree species list and trying to eliminate some parts of the exotic species ballot are all on the agenda.”
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New Year, New Laws in Illinois list of specified synthetic cathinones that are Schedule I controlled substances.
As the dynamic of Illinois government changes with the January 14 installation of J.B. Pritzker as governor, the state already has new laws on the books that took effect on the first of the year.
GUNS There are a few new laws on the books that directly impact gun owners or those wanting to become gun owners.
CHILD WELLNESS AND WELFARE HOUSE BILL 4226/PA 100- 0747
SENATE BILL 3256/PA 100- 0606
This bill requires the Department of Public Health to develop, publish and disseminate a brochure to educate the public on the effects of concussions in children and how to look for warning signs. Requires schools to provide the brochure free of charge to parents/ guardians of children who may have sustained a concussion regardless of where the concussion may have taken place. Provides that the State Board shall (as opposed to may) adopt rules to administer concussion oversight teams, including rules governing the informal or formal accommodation of a student who may have | 20 sustained a concussion during an interscholastic athletic activity.
Under Senate Bill 3256/PA 1000606, a 72-hour waiting period is created on all firearms, not just handguns. The bill also eliminates the current exemption from the waiting period requirements for the sale of a firearm to a nonresident of Illinois while at a recognized gun show. The bill retains the current 24 hour withholding period for stun guns and Tasers. A violation of this provision would be a Class 4 felony. The bill also eliminates the current statutory exemption from the waiting period requirements for the sale of a firearm to a nonresident of Illinois while at an official gun show recognized by the State Police. For hunters, blaze pink may be worn during firearm deer season and upland game season (HB 4231/PA 100-0949).
facing child-restraint system. Children weighing more than 40 pounds or taller than 40 inches are exempted.
DRUGS SENATE BILL 2777/PA 100-1106
This bill requires DCFS to keep all unfounded reports of child abuse or neglect in its central register for a minimum of five years (currently three years). Seeks to provide DCFS investigators more information so they may better recognize patterns of abuse or neglect.
This bill requires licensed prescribers of controlled substances to complete three hours of continuing education on safe opioid-prescribing practices prior to renewing their prescription license. They can count continuing-education hours offered by an accredited professional association, a state agency, a federal agency or hours used to meet the licensing requirements of other states toward this requirement.
HOUSE BILL 3920/PA 100-1004
SENATE BILL 682/PA 100-1023
This bill advances a penalty reduction for driving on a suspended or revoked driver’s license for failure to comply with an order to pay child support or to comply with a visitation order, as well as for unpaid parking tickets. Only after someone racks up three or more tickets without paying any fees associated with the citations will they be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor driving while suspended or revoked.
This bill specifies that insurance companies/MCOs cannot require prior notification of specified inpatient and outpatient substance-usedisorder treatment. It establishes procedures for insurance companies to terminate coverage of substance-use disorder treatment. It provides for discharge notifications to be provided to insurance companies. It makes other changes.
SENATE BILL 293/PA 100-0697
SENATE BILL 3015/PA 100-0726
This bill allows schools to keep undesignated asthma medication onhand for authorized, trained personnel to administer it if/when someone is experiencing respiratory distress. Adds protections for administer the medications. HOUSE BILL 4377/PA 100-0672
This bill requires children less than two-years-old to be secured in a rear-
SENATE BILL 2341/PA 100-0789
This bill makes it so that synthetic cannabinoids and piperazines are Schedule I controlled substances when they are not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA); or, if approved, are not dispensed or possessed in accordance with State or federal law. Includes any synthetic cathinone which is not approved by the FDA; or, if approved, is not dispensed or possessed in accordance with State or federal law in the
ROUTE 66
House Bill 66/PA 100-0649 creates a 20-member Route 66 Centennial Commission to plan and coordinate commemorative events throughout the State to celebrate 100 years of Route 66 in 2026.
ANIMAL WELLNESS SENATE BILL 2270/PA 100-0740
This bill provides that nothing prevents a law enforcement officer from taking temporary custody of an animal that is being put in danger due to extreme heat or cold conditions; however, the officer must attempt to make contact with owner. Also, the owner is responsible of cost required for veterinary care. SENATE BILL 2386/PA 100-0971
This bill sets penalties for those found to be reckless dog owners and allows courts confiscate dogs from those owners for periods ranging from 12 to 36 months for the first violation. Sets fines for each animal found in their care they refuse to relinquish. For a list of all new laws, visit buglenewspapers.com
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BASKETBALL
CLASSIC
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Downers Grove North takes down Romeoville in Winter Classic shootout finale BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com
During the Downers Grove North Winter Classic Tournament last Saturday, the host Trojans squared off going headto-head with the Romeoville Spartans. The dynamic duo of the Trojans, senior guards Trey Boston (17 points) and Semaj Henderson (10 points, 9 rebounds) led the way to a 58-39 victory. “That’s my brother,” Boston said of Henderson. “We’re together almost every day, at each other’s houses. If you see me you’re going to see him.” Boston and Henderson have both been three-year varsity contributors for Jim Thomas’ squad, leading the way in the 2018-19 campaign three fellow seniors in the starting lineup. Senior guard Connor llyavi also chipped into the win with 13 points of his own, with nine points coming in the first quar-
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ter. The Trojans and Spartans went back-and-forth the majority of the first quarter, with the Trojans having a three-point advantage, leading 18-15. Much of the fast pace transition game occurred similarly in the second quarter, with North heading into halftime up by a score of 34-24. Even though North had the momentum going into halftime, Thomas knew that his team couldn’t let up with three of the Trojans five losses on the season being by a combined 11 points, “When we played [Lyons Township] last Wednesday and four out of our last five possessions we had four seniors turn it over four out of five times,” Thomas said. The Spartans were led by senior center Noah Ferrell (13 points) on the offensive side of the ball in the second half, but still found themselves down by
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Downers North defeated Romeoville in the DGN Winter Classic.
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Slammers to receive Pitch and Hit award The Joliet Slammers presented by are excited to announce that the team will receive the Professional Organization of the Year award at the 73rd annual Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago banquet on January 27. The team will be honored for winning the Frontier League Championship during the 2018 season. “We are honored to receive this award from the Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago. To be recognized by a baseball organization with the history of the Pitch & Hit Club is truly an honor,” said Nick Semaca, The banquet is open to the public and will include other local award winners such as retired Joliet Herald News sports editor Dick Goss, Mark Bajenski of the Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Tournament, and Steven Korbel of the Lincoln Way Prospects. Also receiving awards are Ken “Hawk” Harrelson of the Chicago White Sox, Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers, Dan Plesac from MLB Network, and Dan Palka of the Chicago White Sox. The banquet will be held on January 27 at the Tinley Park Convention Center at 5pm and the public is encouraged to attend. Tickets can be purchased at www.pitchandhitclub.org Prior to the banquet, select award winners will be available for autographs. • Achieving a series of the nation’s top marks in several events, the North Central College men’s track and field team got out of the gate quickly in the first meet of its indoor season, owning the top spot in a fiveteam field by a wide margin in Friday’s Cardinal Opener at Al B. Carius Track. The second-ranked Cardinals won 12 of 15 events and tallied 319 points, well ahead of runner-up Carthage College’s total of 142. Pole vaulter Luke Winder took his place at the top of the NCAA WIN FROM PAGE 5 12 at the end of the third quarter. North repeated much of its same play the first three quarters, locking down the Spartans
Division III performance list, clearing 17 feet, 6 1/2 inches to place first while teammate Dylan Kuipers cleared 16’5.25” to finish second at the meet and post Division III’s second-best mark thus far this season. Izaiah Webb and Casey Wood tied for third place and the nation’s ninth-best mark with identical clearances of 14’9.50”. The 5,000-meter run, meanwhile, saw North Central clock four of Division III’s seven fastest times at the distance. Dhruvil Patel and Nolan McKenna placed first (14 minutes, 28.45 seconds) and second (14:28.51) in the race and now sit second and third in the nation, respectively, while Matt Norvell finished third (sixth in Division III) in 14:37.48) and Matt Osmulski crossed the line fourth (seventh nationally) in 14:39.72. Zach Hird won the 3,000-meter run, clocking Division III’s secondfastest time (8:27.47) in the process. Peyton Piron claimed a trio of first-place finishes by winning the 200- (22.81) and 400-meter dashes (49.54) while teaming with Brendon Sebastian, Michael Stanley and Gavin Cernek to win the 4-by-400-meter relay (3:26.91). The Cardinals also got event victories from Nate Bailey in the 60-meter dash (7.11), Kyle Hilton in the 60-meter hurdles (9.01), Michael Anderson in the 800-meter run (1:57.07), Kyle LeBlanc in the high jump (6’3.25”), Nick Stuttle in the long jump (20’3.50”) and Kendall Johnson in the triple jump (44’6”). Other second-place showings came from Avante Rivers in the 60-meter dash (7.21), Stuttle in the 60-meter hurdles (9.05), Cernek in the 400 (51.04), Sebastian in the 800 (1:57.80), Alex Makrounis in the 3,000 (8:38.42), Nick Janca in the high jump (6’1.25”), Ben Andreas in the long jump (20’2.50”), Liam Sullivan in the shot put
(46’0.50”) and Vince Olejniczak in the 35-pound weight throw (48’4.50”). Third-place points were also recorded by Brandon Cruz in the 200 (23.44), Jonah Penningroth in the 800 (1:58.00), Brian Armstrong in the high jump (6’1.25”), Webb in the triple jump (44’2.75”) and Elijah Green in the shot put (45’7.25”). The Cardinals travel to Grand Valley State University on Saturday, Jan. 19 for the Mike Lints Alumni Open. • The North Central College men’s volleyball team proved it is able to hold steady with the nation’s top teams during the opening matches of the season, rallying back from a 3-1 loss to No. 8-ranked California Lutheran University (2-0) earlier in the afternoon to defeat No. 9 University of California-Santa Cruz (1-1) in a 3-0 sweep late Saturday night on the first day of the UC-Santa Cruz Slug Slam. Opening the tournament against the Cal. Lutheran Kingsmen, the Cardinals would not let the opponent pull away, keeping the score close until two straight kills from Jacob Zemba off of the hands of Michael Trunzo followed by a kill from Nick Lilley put the Cardinals ahead by one, 9-8. Cal. Lutheran tied it up again 1010, but Zemba again started a three-point run for North Central to lead 13-10. Those points seemed to be the spark for the Cardinals, hanging onto the lead throughout the set thanks to strong offensive performances and timely defensive blocks from Bozhidar Kolev, Justin Curtis, and Anthony Kluzak to give North Central the first set, 25-19 and kick off the 2019 on a high note. North Central came out strong in the second set with a kill from Zemba and a block from Curtis and Lilley, taking a 3-1 lead. Zemba and Kolev continued
to work in sync with Trunzo to put the team in the lead, 17-13 and force Cal. Lutheran to take a timeout. Coming out of the break, the Kingsmen scored eight straight points and turned the tables on the Cardinals, taking a 21-17 lead. Despite forcing three errors to come back within two, the Cardinals dropped the second set, 25-22. Whatever momentum the Cardinals had at the start of the match seemingly fizzled out by the third set when the Kingsmen jumped to an early 5-0 lead and forced North Central to call a time out. Lilley got the offense going after the break with a kill from Kolev and Kluzak, Zemba and Lilley followed it up with a block. But coming back from the early deficit was the Achilles heel for North Central, despite kills from Kevin Messer and Kluzak, and Cal. Lutheran won the third set, 25-21. The fourth set proved troublesome for the Kingsmen which worked in favor of North Central. The Cardinals took a 10-7 lead after forcing seven errors and scoring off of kills from Zemba and Kolev. Both teams continued to trade points and keep the critical fourth set interesting, but the Cardinals ultimately dropped the fourth set, 24-26, and recorded the first loss of the season. Zemba led all players along with Cal. Lutheran’s Patrick Rowe with 14 kills, while Kolv added ten and Lilley tallied seven. Curits led the defensive efforts with four blocks and Samuel Kharasch tied Rowe to lead all players with 15 digs. The competitive nature of the tournament put the matches behind schedule and the Cardinals found themselves on the court for their final match of the day against the host Banana Slugs nearly two hours later
than scheduled. Both teams were evenly matched from the get-go as a quick 2-0 lead for the Cardinals off of a Banana Slugs error and ace from Lilley did not last long. It was not until a six-point run with kills from Kluzak and multiple Banana Slug errors gave North Central a commanding 20-13 lead. UC-Santa Cruz tried to make a comeback from a kill from Lilley sealed the first set in favor of the Cardinals, 25-19. The second set was all about North Central after Trunzo set up Lilley and Kluzak for kills and forced multiple errors from their opponent to lead 5-1. It was from then on that the Cardinals continued to build their lead, fending off any attempt to get back into the match by the Banana Slugs. Precision hitting and service placement were key, as well as a team effort across the board on offense and defense, to the Cardinals securing the second set, 25-18. The Cardinals were not going to let the match go beyond three sets, despite UC-Santa Cruz taking the lead early. A huge block from Zemba, Lilley, and Casey Hiller changed the course of the set, tying the score 14-14 and sparking a four-point run to extend the lead, 18-15. Zemba again got a run started with a kill from Trunzo that led to three more points for North Central and he had the final kill to secure a huge 25-21 and three-set sweep against a top-15 opponent. Kolev led all players with 11 kills while Lilley added nine and Zemba had eight. As a team, North Central hit above .200 in each set and only had twelve errors in the match while the Banana Slugs had a costly 21 errors. The victory marked the first time the Cardinals have defeated UC-Santa Cruz in the three times they have played.
offensive game plan the remainder of the team. Romeoville shot just 27 percent from the charity stripe on the night, which coach Marc Howard knows was key in his teams defeat.
“We struggled shooting the ball, we very much so struggled shooting free-throws and to be honest we just struggled in every fascist of the game tonight,” Howard said. “We have to go back to practice, clear our heads
and get back on the grind.” Besides Ferrell, Spartans other top threat senior guard Mike Salter was held to just 1-for-6 shooting on the night, as well as senior guard Destin Whitaker scoring just five points on 2-for-
8 shooting. “That was probably the most complete game we’ve played all year,” Thomas said. “Positive assist-to-turnover ratio; if we do that, we’ll be tough to beat in any gym.”
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Citibank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Eric J. Barofsky; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH000895 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 9/19/2018, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on February 26, 2019 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 09-09-104-025 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4806 Cumnor Rd Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.
NEWS BRIEFS FROM PAGE 2 and timeline during its regular January business meeting. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019: The Board will hold a special open meeting to interview each search firm that submitted a proposal. The Board may take action to select one of the firms at this meeting. Alternatively, they may hold a second special meeting to make their decision. Once a search firm is selected, a timeline and schedule will be presented. The Board has indicated an interest in identifying the new superintendent in March, which is a rigorous yet achievable timeline.
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residents to Facility Planning Visioning Sessions on Jan. 23 and Jan. 29 Help shape the future of District 58 schools! Downers Grove Grade School District 58 invites the community to attend a Facility Planning Visioning Session. These sessions will take place:vision 58 Facility Planning Visioning Session 1: Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. Herrick Middle School, 4435 Middaugh Ave. Facility Planning Visioning Session 2:
Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. O’Neill Middle School, 635 59th St. District 58 developed its Vision 58 Strategic Plan last year with strong community input. The Strategic Plan identified “Securing the Future” as one major goal area. As part of this goal, District 58 is developing a focused and long-term master facility plan that ensures safe, modernized and effective learning environments for all students. A Facility Planning Council formed last fall to achieve this goal. During the upcoming visioning sessions, the Facility Planning Council will present its initial facility improvement ideas to the community for their thoughtful consideration and feedback. Both meetings will include a hands-on presentation and an opportunity for community members
to ask questions and provide feedback. The same information will be presented at both meetings, so community members may attend whichever meeting is most convenient. No RSVP is required. The presentations will be posted online following the meetings. The Facility Planning Council intends to analyze this feedback and use it to guide the master facility plan it is creating, as well as the next steps in the planning process. Please help District 58 plan for its future together! Learn more about District 58 facility planning at https://dg58.org/facilityplanning/. Learn more about the Facility Planning Council at https:// dg58.org/vision58/strategic-planworking-groups/facility-planningcouncil/.
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 14-18-07608. I3109486 Published 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
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N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Citibank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Eric J. Barofsky; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH000895 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 9/19/2018, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on February 26, 2019 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 2 IN PARK VIEW ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 09, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 15, 1955 AS DOCUMENT 749564, AND THE CORRECTION PLAT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 794393, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-09-104-025 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4806 Cumnor Rd Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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 14-18-07608. I3109486 Published 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
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You need actions, not words until your husband is willing to get rid of the camper and the truck, I’d hang on to the inheritance money DEAR DAVE, My husband and I have about $20,000 in credit card debt, plus payments on a new truck. We also have a camper he bought before we got married that we’re still making payments on. I recently received a $50,000 inheritance, and I’d like to use that money to help get us out of debt and open a savings account. My husband says he is onboard, but he keeps buying
things we don’t have the money for. I don’t want the inheritance to go to waste, so what can I do? TESSA DEAR TESSA, I want you guys to get control of your finances and have a better life, too. But until your husband is willing to get rid of the camper and the truck, I’d hang on to the inheritance money. Right now, you need more than his words—you need his
actions. At this point, the real issue isn’t the debt or the idea of using the gift you received to pay off the debt. The issue is you can’t see a future where your husband isn’t going to re-
peat the same financial stupidity. You need to have that future cleared up, and it isn’t going to be cleared up until he proves he has changed his heart and his ways. In his case, that means showing he has become a grown-up and isn’t buying toys he can’t afford anymore. I know where you are, and I know where he is right now. I’ve been there. Years ago, I was a “grown man” but I was still really a little boy buying things I couldn’t afford to impress people I didn’t even know. This guy likes stuff. He likes shiny trucks, shiny things to pull be-
hind shiny trucks, and that sort of thing. But it’s time for him to sell all the crap, grow up, and start putting you and your family first. Keep talking to him. Explain how important it is to you that you’re both on same page financially and in every other aspect of your marriage. Until he proves he’s ready to do that, though, I’d say just hold on to the inheritance money. —DAVE * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 14 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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