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VILLAGE NEWS >> WESTMONT
Speaker visits library to discuss Autism Dr. Michael W. Duggan speaks about practical advice for those who have Autism BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com
In the United States alone, approximately one out of ever 59 births result in a child developing Autism. Dr. Michael W. Duggan, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Ed.D. paid a visit to the Westmont Library to discuss his book, “First Class Support for College Students on the Autism Spectrum,” and some of his past findings on Autism. Duggan is a full-time counselor and instructor at the College of DuPage, while serving many students and parents on those dealing with Autism, how to still be successful for those who have it and improving the quality of life for those with other disabilities. At the Westmont Library, Duggan primarily focused on what students and parents can do to have success for those that see college in their future plans, as well as what educators should know while working with those who have Autism. “I want people to leave with the notion that success is possible no matter what the circumstance is,” Duggan said. “To be on the Autism spectrum and go to college and be successful is very attainable, but it
is something that definitely comes with planning.” Duggan said that for students wanting to attend college, discussions with students and parents should take place as early as when they are a freshman in high school, preparing students for the hurdles and trials that come along with going away. With all of the self-gratifying parts of Duggan’s job, he said he most enjoys graduation day because of all the hard work students and their families go through in order to make it happen. “I love to see the students when they walk across the stage with the big smiles on their faces,” Duggan said. “I feel really lucky because I’ve been doing this for about 20 years now, and I find it deeply fulfilling especially working with students for five or seven years and then to finally get that diploma is pretty amazing.” With Autism, and many other disabilities, comes stigmas that are hard to break. Duggan expressed that the main factor in hopefully one day ending the stigma, is to keep having opening discussions and not feeling ashamed to talk about it. “The main key is to talk openly and freely about these things because we see so many more people on the spectrum compared to when it used to be something like
1 in every 500 people developed it compared to the 1 in 59 now,” Duggan said. Duggan has been doing his part my educating and talking about the disabilities, as well as the group called Autsimercia, a social support group in which Duggan cofounded back in 2010.
Autismerica is a group that provides a safe and supportive environment for people on the Autism/ Aspergers spectrum, and for their families to gather and have fun. One of Autisms biggest challenges is the way it affects executive functioning, which affects all of the day-to-day decisions that
affect all of the responsibilities in our lives. Duggan also said that everyone can do their part by just monitoring their kids video game time, school work and socialization which is something that people who deal with Autism struggle with.
VILLAGE NEWS >> DOWNERS GROVE
Speaker educates about Alzheimer's, dementia Mayra Ligeza out of the Alzheimer’s Association discusses risk factors BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com
To date, there is still not a 100 percent cure or remedy that stops or moderately slows down Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Manager of Education and Outreach at the Alzheimers Association, Mayra Ligeza, spoke to the Downers Grove Library informing an audience of more than 30 peo-
ple about the malignant disease. “Often times the big confusion is the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia,” Ligeza said. “With individuals, we want people to know that the association really does a lot as far as education, support groups, health line and many other ways to help those in need.” With Alzheimer’s being the most common from of Dementia, Ligeza wanted to illustrate some general facts that people should
know. Risk Factors involved with the disease and that age is the greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer’s, include an individuals risk for developing Alzheimer’s increases after the age of 65, having a parent or sibling with the disease increases an individuals risk and 5.7 million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s. For someone who travels and presents information for education purposes such as Ligeza, families and individuals in need that seek reassurance and help from
her are what keeps her motivated and so dedicated to her job. “For someone who presents this on a daily basis, it’s always so nice to have those individuals come and give me feedback,” Ligeza said. “We even have people who don’t know anyone or have anyone in their families with Alzheimer’s that come to the presentations, but it is a great way for them sitting in on this program to spread awareness what we do.” Four forms of Dementia are prevalent resulting in the decline of the brain including Alzheimer’s,
Vascular Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Frontotemporal Dementia. Ligeza wanted to emphasize that Alzheimer’s is under the umbrella of Dementia, and that Dementia is a general term for a collection of symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. “Some people think the stigma for Alzheimer’s and Dementia is still there and that it’s a typical part of aging which it is not,” Ligeza SEE DEMENTIA PAGE 10
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DISTRICT 58
D.58 celebrates International Day of Acceptance Jan. 20 Annual day celebrates and promotes the social acceptance of disability The international day of acceptanceInternational Day of Acceptance is Sunday, Jan. 20. This annual day celebrates and promotes the social acceptance of disability. District 58 is proudly committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for all students. The District offers a wide variety of special services and hires highly-qualified certified staff and specialists to meet all learner needs. “We are exceptionally proud of our special programs and services offered in District 58, and of the growth and learning of all of our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Kari Cremascoli. Of note, during the last five years, District 58 expanded its Developmental Learning Program (DLP) and Behavioral, Emotional and Social Training (BEST) programs. The District also launched a program specially designed for students with developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder and related characteristics, called the RISE program. RISE stands for Reaching Independence through Structured Education. Each of these programs serves students with significant needs. They also allow more students to be educated in an in-district setting, rather than in outplacement programs.
“District 58 has an organized continuum of services to ensure each child is well served in the least restrictive environment, allowing as many students as possible to still participate in general education classes and enjoy the District 58 experience,” said Assistant Superintendent for Special Services Jessica Stewart. An inclusive learning environment goes beyond the classroom. District 58’s budget funds necessary safety and routine playground maintenance at all elementary schools. Several PTAs, local organizations and individual donors have partnered with the District to raise money to fund either more significant renovations or to rebuild school playgrounds to enhance their accessibility for children of all abilities. “District 58 is very proud of our partnerships and appreciative of our community support,” Stewart said. “We are fortunate to live in a community that values inclusivity and the importance of active play!” In 2016, District 58’s Hillcrest School opened the first inclusive public school playground in DuPage County, thanks largely to
CALENDAR January 1 - March 15 • Lisle Snowman Building Contest. Enter our snowman building contest and show us your snowman building skills! Must be a Lisle resident to participate. Each participant must build their snowman between January 1 - March 15 to be entered. All entries must be entered by emailing in a photograph of you with your snowman to Laura at lcavazos@lisleparkdistrict.org. All photos must include name of the
support from the Dream Build Play Experience and individual donors. The Dream Build Play Experience is a nonprofit cofounded by District 58 parent Peg Chaidez that helps communities design, fundraise and build inclusive playgrounds. In 2017, Whittier School opened an upgraded playground, and Lester School is currently fundraising with the Dream Build Play Experience, with the goal of opening a new playground in summer 2019. “We are thrilled to be part of the Lester Community Playground Project and bring another inclusive playground to Downers Grove,” Chaidez said. “Kids love to play and be active. This playground will allow kids of all abilities to play with their peers, without limitations.” Chaidez added that, once completed, the new Lester inclusive playground will feature a poured rubber surface and fullyaccessible ramps for wheelchair access. In addition, Belle Aire, El Sierra, Henry Puffer, Highland and Kingsley are all in the midst of playground initiatives. Click on the school names above to learn more about these playground projects and opportunities to get involved. For more information about District 58 special services, please visit https://dg58.org/ special-services/. Requests for more information or media inquiries may be directed to Megan Hewitt, community relations coordinator, at 630-719-5805 or mhewitt@dg58.org.
U P CO M I N G E V E N TS I N YO U R A R E A snowman and builder, along with your phone, and address. Submissions will be separated into two categories: Classic Snowman & Snow Sculpture. You may include animals - be creative!
January 18 • Woodridge Winter in the Wild. 2 – 3 p.m. Woodridge Public Library, Mahlke Meeting Room Whole. How do animals stay warm in the winter? Check out some animal pelts and
skull replicas. Create your own arctic and woodland creatures to take home. For children in grades 1 - 3. No registration.
January 19 • West Chicago Blacksmithing Demonstrations. 1:30 – 3:30PM. Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. All ages. Free. No regis-
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VILLAGE NEWS >> LISLE
Village Seeks Residents Interested in Village Clerk Position The Village extends its gratitude to Village Clerk Brondyke for her service. Ms. Brondyke resigned recently to pursue another career opportunity. The Village of Lisle is currently seeking residents interested in filling this vacancy as Village Clerk. The Village Clerk is the official keeper of the corporate seal and responsible for the official records belonging to the Village. Duties of the position include attending all meetings of the corporate authorities, calling the roll, signing Village documents, keeping minutes of meetings, and administering Oaths of Office for Village
officials. As the local election authority, the clerk has various duties in the municipal election process. The Clerk does not vote during board meetings and is not a policy-making member of the Village Board. The appointment will be for the current unexpired term ending in the spring of 2021. Interested individuals should submit a completed application (submittal of a resume is optional) to Mayor Chris Pecak at 925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532 or via email to cpecak@villageoflisle.org with a copy to Executive Assistant Barb Lorello at blorello@villageoflisle.org. Please include “Village Clerk Appointment” in the subject line of your email.
VILLAGE NEWS >> WESTMONT
Village of Westmont Participates in Mentoring Month National Mentoring Month is a campaign held each January to promote youth mentoring in the United States. The Village of Westmont Communications Department supported Mentoring Month by providing an internship for Timothy Christian High School Senior Heidi Westra. Westra participated in an eight-day internship in which she was able to shadow staff and learn about marketing and community events. Heidi had the opportunity to write and publish press releases, attend
Shoveling Sidewalks Demonstrates Respect For Community The Village of Westmont encourages all of our citizens, including residents and business owners, to be respectful of their neighbors and the entire community by taking the responsibility of shoveling snow from their sidewalks so that pedestrians have a clear and safe path when walking through our community. When shoveling sidewalks, it is recommended that citizens clear paths the full width of the sidewalk so to allow everyone the ability to travel freely using the sidewalks instead of
and participate in various governmental meetings, and learn graphic design programs. “It was a really great experience,” said Westra. “I loved learning the different programs and what a communications job is all about.” Each year since 2002 when President George W. Bush first endorsed this campaign, Congress has supported the initiative by declaring January as National Mentoring Month. Based on the positive results of this internship, the Village of Westmont is looking to develop more opportunities to work with local students and assist them with learning more about their potential fields of interest.
the streets. Additionally, when our snow plows are clearing the roadways, some snow gets pushed back into driveways. Please make sure to not return this snow back into the street, but instead try to shovel snow to the parkways. Working together, we can make sure that our roads and sidewalks are safe for everyone. Westmont property owners are asked to clear sidewalks adjacent to their property at their earliest convenience following a snowfall. Landlords are responsible for keeping sidewalks, parking lots and all common areas, including open stairwells, free from hazardous conditions at all times.
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CALENDAR FROM PAGE 3 tration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900. Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd, West Chicago, IL. Presented by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
January 21 • Wheaton Archery: Families. 12 – 1:30PM. Learn basic techniques and safety essentials of this classic sport. Equipment provided. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248. Location - Herrick Lake. Presented by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
January 23 • Downers Grove Edible Snowman. Grades K-2. 4:00pm
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presents a program is intended for those ages 6 to 10. Decorate cookies to share with friends and family in celebration of Valentine’s Day. For more information, email kids@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 815-439-2877.
January 24 • Downers Grove Kickin’ Up Some Laughs--comedy. 7:30pm – 9:00pm. Tivoli Theatre: Classic Cinemas, 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Fundraiser to benefit Downers Grove Roadrunners Soccer Club, a non-profit organization. Tickets $25 (pre-order), $30 at the door. Order tickets online. Featured comics: Dave Helem, Kevin Bozeman and Russ Williamson.
January 25 • Downers Grove Mother Son Gym Jam. 6:30 p.m. Downers Grove Recreation Center.
the full width of the sidewalk so to allow everyone the ability to travel freely using the sidewalks instead of the streets. Additionally, when our snow plows are clearing the roadways, some snow gets pushed back into driveways. Please make sure to not return this snow back into the street, but instead try to shovel snow to the parkways. Working together, we can make sure that our roads and sidewalks are safe for everyone. Westmont property owners are asked to clear sidewalks adjacent to their property at their earliest convenience following a snowfall. Landlords are responsible for keeping sidewalks, parking lots and all common areas, including open stairwells, free from haz-
ardous conditions at all times. Also, remember to use salt in a proper and responsible way by removing snow prior to applying a deicer, using just enough deicer to reduce safety hazard. You can also sweep up and properly store road salt after a snow storm for reuse, and using a hand-held spreader to apply a consistent amount. It is also important to use less than 4 pounds of salt per 1,000 square feet. One pound of salt is approximately a heaping 12-ounce coffee mug. For more information about deicing and snow removal, contact the Village of Westmont Code Enforcement Office at 630-981-6250. We appreciate your cooperation.
Moms, have a fun filled evening with your special guy(s). Enjoy snacks, games, entertainment and music with DJ Coach Josh. Dress is casual and substitute mommies are welcome (grandma, aunt, etc.). All proceeds from the event to benefit District 99 Senior Scholarships. Sponsored by the Downers Grove Park District and the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club. Ages: 4-12. Min/Max: 30/200. Registration Required. R/NR: $25/$37 1st child; $12.50/$18.50 each additional child.
A Saturday drop-in program for families. Make a creation to be put on display. Questions, call Cathy Weltsch at (815) 552-4265.
January 26 • Downers Grove Family Movie - House with a Clock in Its Walls (PG). 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Downers Grove Public Library. Kids Program Room. Bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy a movie on our giant screen! Closed Captioning is provided. Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@ dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions.
January 26 • Westmont Westmont Reads: Hogwarts House Sorting Ceremony. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Drawing of the sorting hat against the great hall Westmont Public Library Lobby. Have you ever wondered what Hogwarts house you’d be sorted into? We’ve got you covered! Stop in for a special sorting ceremony or get sorted online by taking the quiz at westmontlibrary.org/westmontreads, starting January 21! The library will be giving away 40 free copies of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at each of our sorting events. Don’t worry, wizards, we will have an alternate giveaway when we run out of books. And please remember, the sorting hat has limited magic so it can only sort each wizard once. Due to limited supply, we will only provide one free copy of the book per family.
January 26 • Lockport Family Fun With LEGOS® 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. At the White Oak Library, Lockport Branch in the Children’s Program Room.
January 27 • Skokie Coming Together Opening Ceremony: Celebrating Polish Culture. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Morton Grove Public Library - Held at Niles West High School, 5701 W. Oakton St. in Skokie. Featuring a taste of Polish art, music, theatre, food, and an array of features to whet your appetite for the programs that will follow over the next several weeks. Please participate in this unique and educational program that has something to offer to everyone, and help make it a success. Learn while you have fun, meet new people and make new friends.
January 28 • Park Ridge Science Night. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Turn your family into scientists and explore fun science concepts with us! Make cool scientific discoveries through experiments, projects, and play. Different activities each class: the focus of today’s class is Stress Balls & Squishies. Ages: Families. Class Number 116050301. Location Wildwood Nature Center. R/NR $15 per family.
January 29 • Bolingbrook Professional Headshots - (Drop in). From 4 – 8p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room B. Get a high-quality digital portrait to use for your business, résumé, LinkedIn profile, publicity and more.
January 30 • Joliet Cupcake Decorating 101. From 7-8 pm at the Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch. Meeting Room D, Meeting Room E, Meeting Room F. Come to this fun cupcake decorating demo. Sue Peltzer, owner of Delicious Creations, will teach you different ways to utilize tips and other tools to achieve different
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BASKETBALL
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MIGHTY Despite an average height below 6-foot, 3-inches, Westmont won 15-straight games BY DRAKE SKLEBA For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com
On January 15, in their Interstate 8 Conference battle, host Westmont, methodically rolled past Herscher 51-33, giving the Sentinels their 15th consecutive win. Back on November 30, 2018, Westmont (18-2, 5-1), was stunned in their I-8 opener, 5751, at Peotone (2-14, 2-4). The Sentinels have not tasted defeat since. Against Herscher, the Westmont offense performed to perfection. With their impressive, interior passing game, the Sentinels assisted on 16 of their 18 field goals for the night. If not for a 3-for-15 shooting night beyond the arc, the margin of victory would have been much greater. “Our offense was working well and got us a lot of good looks for
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threes.” Westmont senior Matt O’Leary said. “Our shots from outside, were just not falling tonight.” O’Leary scored 10 points on the night, hauled down four rebounds, picked up four steals and dished out four of the 16, Sentinel assists on the night. At an impressive 18-2, the Sentinels may be the best team under 6-foot-3 in the state of Illinois. O’Leary, who stands at 6-feet, 2-inches is joined up front by 6-3 senior Caden Anderson (eight points, three rebounds, three assists) and 6-2 junior, Alex Pietrzak. Pietrzak scored all 10 of his points in the first half, leading to a 26-14 Westmont lead at halftime. “Two years ago, we were as small as we are now and would drive to the basket and try to score,” O’Leary said. “We had
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Mike Thompson led the way for Westmont over Herscher, scoring a team-high 15 points in teh Sentenials’ 15th-straight win.
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North Central men, women pick up wins Atoning for a slow start with an overwhelming 15-minute stretch of play which effectively ended the contest, the North Central College men’s basketball team collected its fourth straight win at Carroll University on Saturday, departing Van Male Fieldhouse with a 75-52 conquest of the Pioneers. The Cardinals (15-3, 7-2 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin) improved to 6-1 in away games this season and completed a season sweep of Carroll, outscoring the hosts, 37-7, over the final 10 minutes of the first half and the first five minutes of the second. Connor Raridon gave the Cardinals their first lead with a personally-financed five-point run, sinking a three-pointer from the left wing before driving end-to-end for a MIGHTY FROM PAGE 5 our shots blocked and we knew
layup. Following a Carroll timeout, Raridon fed Matt Cappelletti for a triple to extend the lead to 18-13. A three-point play by Howat and a layup by Kale Maupin bookended an 18-foot jumper by Blaise Meredith, leaving the score at 20-18 in North Central’s favor with 5:26 on the clock. Carroll (6-12, 2-7 CCIW) was held scoreless for the remainder of the period, going 0 for 6 from the floor with four turnovers, and watched the Cardinals pull away with 15 unanswered points, including seven in the final 1:15 before the break as a putback by Derek DeYoung and a three-pointer from Meredith came before an Aaron Jones steal enabled Pollack to feed DeYoung for a layup just before the buzzer. The visitors
headed into the break with a 35-18 advantage, making 12 of their final 16 field-goal attempts of the half. After giving up the initial basket of the second period, the Cardinals scored the next 12 points to take their largest lead at 47-20 with 15:06 to play. Carroll’s comeback effort never got it closer than 15 points down the stretch. North Central shot 52.3 percent (23 of 44) from the floor and 46.2 percent (12 of 26) from three-point range, improving to 6-0 in games during which it shoots at least 50 percent. Raridon led the Cardinals in scoring for the second straight game with 18 points, making 10 of 10 free throws, while also leading the team in assists (6) and steals (3). Cappelletti put up 13 points and a team-high eight rebounds
and Jones scored 10 points. • Beginning the second half of the CCIW schedule on a high note, the North Central College women’s basketball team trudged through the snow to avenge an earlier season loss to Carroll University with a 77-64 trouncing inside Van Male Fieldhouse on Saturday. In a contest in which they never trailed, three consecutive layups from Mitrese Smith opened the scoring to give North Central (4-14, 2-7 CCIW) an early 6-0 advantage and the offense never looked back. Holding a 28-22 lead with 6:39 to play in the second quarter, the Cardinals caught fire and closed the half on a 15-5 run, capped by backto-back three-pointers from Maya Walls and Page Desenberg to take a 43-27 lead into the intermission.
North Central held a doubledigit lead the remainder of the contest, at one point opening up as much as a 22-point lead down the stretch, snapping a sevengame losing streak in the process. Shooting at nearly 46 percent from the field, the second-highest total this season, nine different Cardinals scored at least five points on the afternoon while also holding a significant 49-31 advantage on the glass, led by a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double from Walls. Smith also tallied her first collegiate double-double, recording season-highs with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Lyndsay Brennan fell one rebound shy of a doubledouble, finishing with 10 points and nine boards.
we had to change our offense. The last year and a half, we have worked very hard, on driving to
the basket and passing first, to set us up for easy layups.” Long-time Westmont head
coach Craig Etheridge’s offense, isn’t going to wow anyone in today’s high-tech, supersonic, special-effects age, but to the pure basketball enthusiasts, the offense is a thing of beauty. Multiple chest passes, inside, back out, creating open looks from three-point land. When the Sentinels, do drive to the basket, as O’Leary said, they think pass first, shoot second. On defense the Sentinels turned Herscher over 14 times in the first half and 23 times for the game. Six-foot senior guard Mike Thompson, a Voyager Media All-Area winde receiver, led the Sentinels with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. “We started off slow tonight and didn’t shoot well,” Thompson said. “We played great defense to turn the game around for us. We work very on our of-
fense and we pride ourselves on our assists, on our baskets.” Although he didn’t score a point, senior, point guard Troy Schlicher dished out four assists and picked up a pair of steals for the Sentinels. “Troy is a high energy guy for us,” Etheridge said. “He does a number of things well, especially on the defensive end. We were looking for someone, who could put the ball in the basket for us in the first half and Alex came up huge for us. Matt is our leader who had trouble finishing around the basket for us but did well in other areas. Mike Thompson is rounding into a fine player for us. Being as small as we are, we have to distribute the ball the way we do. We normally are a very good threepoint shooting team, that wasn’t part of our game tonight. “We knew we would be good this season. In all honesty, we did not believe we could be this good, 18-2, at this stage of the season. We have worked very hard and played well against a number of good teams.” Westmont holds the top seed in the annual Interstate-8 tournament and opened play at host Coal City against No. 8 Streator on Tuesday. The game was originally scheduled for Jan. 19, but was rescheduled because of weather. A win would put the Sentenials up against the winner of No. 4 Plano or No. 5 Sandwich Thursday, with the title game coming Friday night.
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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS
Timeshares are a complete waste of time and money DEAR DAVE, How do you feel about timeshares, and the free trips and dinners they offer as part of their sales pitches? Is it possible to win with these things? DAN
DEAR DAN, In my opinion, timeshares are a complete waste of time and money. Lots of folks go into this kind of thing believing they’ll play the game and win. They think they’ll get a vacation weekend and other
free stuff, then just say “no” when the time comes. The problem is, most people aren’t as tough a sell as they think. Besides, do you really want to waste a weekend of your life letting some pushy salesperson twist your arm? That’s not my idea of fun. As a whole, timeshares have an incredibly high dissatisfaction rate. It’s almost impossible to find anyone who’s happy they bought into one, and there are good rea-
sons for this. Why would you pay thousands of your hard-earned dollars for a tiny place you may or may not get a chance to visit once a year? Add to this the fact that you have no equity in the place, and you’re stuck paying ongoing maintenance fees. My advice? Don’t take a chance playing the game, Dan. There are much better uses for your time and money! —DAVE
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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. 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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DUPAGE COUNTY 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
County consolidates election commission into county clerk's office The DuPage County Board voted today to dissolve the DuPage Election Commission into the County Clerk’s Office, completing a multi-year process to consolidate the sixth unit of government under the County’s ACT Initiative. The action comes as a result of the enactment of Public Act 100-0628, which was passed by the General Assembly in May 2018 and signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner in July 2018. “Today marks the conclusion of our efforts to bring greater oversight to the Election Commission and the election process by folding its operations into the County Clerk’s Office,” said County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. “The Elec-
tion Commission staff performed admirably during the latest election, and we have faith the transition to the Clerk will be a smooth process.” DuPage County began soliciting public input on the proposed consolidation of the DuPage Election Commission in 2017. In March 2018, a majority of DuPage County voters said they were in favor of consolidating the Election Commission into the Clerk’s Office. Through this merger, DuPage County taxpayers can expect the County to save at least $300,000 annually. The County Board approved the consolidation by a vote of 11-7.
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With a variety of different symptoms that comes with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Ligeza said that none of them should go unnoticed or not taken seriously if you feel you may have it. “Forgetting something that’s recently learned, not doing things we do on a daily basis such as hygiene or taking medications and living in different passages of time are all examples of symptoms of Alheimer’s and Dementia,” Ligeza said.” For those in need of help and support the 24/7 HELPline is (800)-272-3900, and the web site is alz.org/Illinois online.
said. “We want to break the stigma by not just talking about it, but by letting people know that there is help out there, you’re not the only one to have it and it’s definitely ok to talk about it.” Alluding to there being help for the disease, there are a several different FDA approved treatments for symptoms that come with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Aricept, Exolon, Razadyne, Namenda and Namzaric are all treatments that just address some symptoms in some people, and do not treat an underlying cause of the disease.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
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SCHOOLS
8 things to consider when choosing a high school Students can explore all possibilities in their local areas and beyond when determining where to attend high school Planning ahead for the future often involves having a strong educational foundation upon which a secure and financially rewarding career can be built. While many students and families give ample thought to where they will attend college, taking such an approach to high school can be beneficial as well. High school is a critical time in a child’s life. Many students simply attend their local public high schools, even if that school may not be the best fit for the student. It behooves families to investigate other possibilities they have to ensure teenagers end up in the right academic environment during high school. Public schools, private/reli-
gious institutions and specialty and vocational schools may have different assets that set them apart. Therefore, students and their parents can look at various factors to determine which school will present them with the right environment and tools for success. 1. Identify needs and wants. Have a frank discussion as a family regarding what the student is looking to get out of the high school experience, as well as which settings help him or her learn the best. 2. Look at programs offered. Schools vary in their offerings. Comprehensive high schools offer a smorgasbord of courses to appeal to as many students as pos-
sible. Magnet or specialty schools may have specialized focuses, such as STEM, communications, business, or art. 3. How much college prep is desired? While most schools offer advanced placement courses that can translate into college credit,
some offer specialty tracks that enable high school students to earn a high school diploma and associates degree concurrently. 4. Check out campus size. The number of students on campus and teacher-to-student ratio can affect how some students learn.
Social kids may like big schools, while an intimate setting may bring others out of their shells. 5. Consider religious affiliations. Many families like a faith-based program, and religious schools often blend faith into their curriculum. 6. Pay attention to finances. Tuition costs can impact which school a student attends. 7. Map the school location. Decisions also can be based on how close a school may be. Long commutes can eat into extracurricular activities or family time. 8. What clubs and activities are offered? School decisions also can be based on the activities that help develop well-rounded students. Athletes may seek schools with strong sports programs, for example. Students can explore all possibilities in their local areas and beyond when determining where to attend high school.
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