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NEWS New COD Trustee

Downers Grove commissioner appointed to College of DuPage board see page 2

Community Earth Month

Westmont announces 2016 Earth Month speaker series

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Education Calendar Changes

District 99 seeks community input on 2017-18 calendar

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Police Fatal DUI

Downers Grove man receives sentence for fatal DUI

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sports Mustang medals

DGS duo medals at state meet

see page 9

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Megan Pettit, public relations and marketing manager for the Woodridge Park District, accepts the first-place award at the Illinois Park and Recreation Associationâ€™s conference for design of the Athletic Recreation Center logo (above).

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Commissioner sworn in as new COD trustee David Olsen has served as commissioner and was named mayor pro tem last year A commissioner on the Downers Grove village council was recently appointed the newest trustee on the College of DuPage Board of Trustees. David Olsen, 27, was sworn in by the Judge Liam C. Brennan at the College of DuPage Board of Trustees Feb. 19 meeting. Olsen will serve as the seventh trustee on the board until the next consolidated election, scheduled for April 2017. Elected to the Downers Grove Village Council in 2013, Olsen has served as commissioner and was

Photo Courtesy of College of DuPage

Judge Liam C. Brennan swears David Olsen in as the newest trustee at the College of DuPage Board of Trustees Feb. 19 meeting. named mayor pro tem last year. He is currently an ethics and compliance analyst for commodities trading company BP Corporation North America, Inc. “I am excited to be here tonight,” Olsen said. “As a board member, I will endeavor to work with everyone on each issue,” Olsen said. “I want to

have colloquy with my colleagues and work in the best interests of this institution, regardless of any previous disagreements on policy or politics. We are here to provide oversight and encourage a full battery of due diligence. And we will not always agree. But I pledge

to work in good faith with each member of this board.” College of DuPage’s acting interim president, Joe Collins, said Olsen is an “excellent addition” to the board. “His background as student body president at the University of Illinois demonstrates a strong commitment

to students,” Collins added. “The college’s most important focus – now and always is the success of our students.” Acting Board Chairman Deanne Mazzochi also welcomed Olsen to the board. “He is well respected throughout the district and will be a good and credible representative to the community,” Mazzochi said. “We ask only that Trustee Olsen exercise his best judgment for the good of the college.” The college said the board is planning an aggressive meeting strategy to tackle a variety of issues in the next two weeks, including issues raised by the Higher Learning Commission. The board also plans to hold its next organizational meeting early in April, after students select a new student trustee.

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village news >> Woodridge

Park District receives 1st place in logo design competition Staff accepted the award at the IPRA state conference, which took place Jan. 28-30 The Woodridge Park District announced last week that it a firstplace award in the logo design category during the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Agency Showcase Competition. Park district staff submitted the logo for the Athletic Recreation Center, which is currently under construction at the intersection Janes Avenue and 83rd Street. Staff accepted the award at the IPRA state conference, which took place Jan. 28-30 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. More than 40

member organizations from around the state participated in this year’s competition, which recognizes excellence in communications, marketing and design. The logo design category required entrants to submit one logo created or updated during the 2015 calendar year, along with a description of 150 words or less describing the rationale behind the design. Par districts were also asked to submit a printout of the logo. “All entries were judged on

four main categories – originality, adaptability, color usage and scalability – and the ARC logo scored very high in all of them,” Pettit said “It was designed to be simple, yet bold and to have the ability to have multiple layout options.” She added that the colors red and grey were chosen to compliment the interior colors of the facility, while the white “ARC” was positioned in the middle of the graphic to represent the name of the facility and to give dimension to the logo. For more information on the ARC and to view construction updates, visit www.woodridgeparks.org/ project-updates_ARC_updates. htm.

village news >> westmont

EIC announces 2016 Earth Month speaker series Total of six presentations are scheduled between March 2 and May 2 The Westmont Environmental Improvement Commission is celebrating Earth Month 2016 with a series of presentations to be held at the Westmont Public Library. A total of six presentations are scheduled between March 2 and May 2, covering topics such as lead hazards in the home, sustainability and gardening. “I know that the Westmont community will find these presentations not only helpful, but valuable and insightful as well,” said Barbara Alvarez, of the Westmont Library’s adult services department and liaison to the EIC. For additional details about Westmont Earth Month, visit the EIC’s webpage at www.westmont. illinois.gov/green.

Understanding Native Plants in Residential Settings March 2 at 7 p.m. Speaker: Seth Crackel, Western Territory PIZZO & ASSOC., LTD. This presentation will provide an understanding of the role native plants play in our ecosystem as well as the regulations involved in the restoration of local ecosystems. Are There Lead Hazards in My Home? April 4 at 6 p.m. Speaker: Mary T. McAuliffe, Attorney. Learn about potential sources of hazardous lead in our homes, yards and playgrounds. Even low levels of lead can have a detrimental affect on our health and that of our children. Ms. McAuliffe will set forth important steps you can take to protect your family. Radon’s Indecent Exposure April 4 at 6:45 p.m. Speaker: Elliott Wall and Kelly Sibert, Elliott & Associates Become an educated homeowner and learn all about radon. Various topics will be discussed, from how to detect radon via different testing methods to how it may affect your health. Also, a primer will be given on the issues involved should radon be discovered during the purchase or sale of real estate.

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Prescription drug disposal set for March The Downers Grove Police Department is taking appointments for a special prescription drug disposal from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12. In order to ensure that there are adequate police personnel on hand, appointments must be

made in advance by contacting Crime Prevention Specialist Stacy Blaskovich at 630-434-5641. The program is for residents of Downers Grove. Medications will subsequently be disposed of in accordance to the protocol followed for disposing

Sustainable Homes and YearRound Indoor Garden April 11 at 7 p.m. Speaker: Victor Zaderej, Molex Solid State Lighting Group Mr. Zaderej will describe the newest technology features of a ‘sustainable’ home, as well as demonstrate how to grow leafy greens, herbs and vegetables inside your home year-round. What is a green home? April 12 at 7 p.m. Speaker: Laureen T. Blissard, LTLB envirotecture AIA, ALA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP HOMES, USGBC LEED® Faculty , LEED for Homes Green Rater, HERS Rater, Greenstar Professional, Chicago Self-Cert Ms. Blissard will discuss various concepts of what constitutes a ‘green’ home, and will also provide guidance and answer any questions with regard to ‘‘green’ home improvement projects. GMOs and You May 2 at 7 p.m. Speaker: Amy Cox, CHC, AADP, omstead, LLC Join certified health coach Amy Cox for an informative discussion aimed to help consumers make educated decisions about what is best for their families with regard to genetically-modified foods. Attendees will receive a non-GMO vegetable starter plant to take home (first come/first served).

of drugs being held in evidence. The method used is safe, will not threaten drinking water, and eliminates the availability of the medications in the community. The department said its prescription drug disposal program has been extremely successful, collecting 1,191 pounds of prescription drugs from 573 residents in the two years since it launched the program.

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Photo taken in January shows construction crews working on the Athletic Resource Center.

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education >> district 58

Special services programs help students with disabilities make strides Program highlights given during Feb. 17 board meeting District 58’s assistant superintendent for special services, JessicaStewart,presentedanupdate on special services programs with the board of education during its Feb. 17 meeting. Stewart said the district’s staterecognized special services help ensure all students have the supports they need to succeed both in school and at home, as well as prepare them for the future. District 58 strategically places specialists in each building who address a variety of individual student needs. The district said it also offers flexible grouping and scheduling, as well as preventative

services and specialized technology access to meet student needs. District 58 said it attempts to keep all students in-district, but added that there are some students with unique educational and health needs who require specialized instruction beyond the district’s scope. These students are outplaced into private facilities or alternative day programs, such as the School Association for Special Education Cooperative and Southeast School. Stewart noted that between 2008 and 2013, the number of students being outplaced more than doubled, as more students

requiring these extra supports entered District 58. In response to this trend, the special services department evaluated these unique needs and developed new, highly specialized in-district programs that could accommodate some of these students. She said these efforts helped redesign the district’s developmental learning program, which serves students with known or suspected intellectual and/or communication disabilities. Additionally, the district launched the behavioral, emotional and social training program last year, which replaced the former alternative education program. The BEST program helps students with emotional and social development disabilities. This year, the district began the reaching independence through structured teaching, or RISE, program. RISE specifically serves students with known or suspected autism spectrum disorder.

The DLP, BEST and RISE programs all employ highly trained certified staff and specialists who work together to meet the needs of students in an individualized and inclusive environment, according to the district. Since 2013, the number of students outplaced has remained stable, decreasing for the first time in 2015. Stewart added that District 58 has an organized continuum of services to ensure each student is well served in the least restrictive environment, which allows as many students as possible to still participate in general education classes. She also noted that the district recently began using a new software program called PowerIEP, which streamlines student IEP information for teachers and specialists. Going forward, Stewart said the special services department will continue to evaluate and improve its programs, as well as continue collaborations with the new PTA

education >> district 99

District seeks community input on 2017-18 calendar Survey will be open through March 4

Community High School District 99 has opened an online survey to gage community input on a new type of calendar for the 2017-18 school year, which would align the end the first semester with winter

break. The survey – available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ JVVLYXF – will be open through March 4. Everyone in the District 99 community is invited to respond. Traditionally, District 99 has followed a school calendar that ends its first semester in January, after a winter break. Many high schools in the area have adopted a calendar that ends the first semester before the winter break, and District 99 is considering adopting this type of calendar for the 2017-18 school year. “Shifting our calendar to end the first semester before winter break is appealing to many people, primarily because it would allow students to finish a semester of work and enjoy a true break during the winter holiday season,” District 99 Superintendent Mark McDonald said. “This will fundamentally change our calendar, though, in that we will either need to start the school year earlier in August and/ or delay the start of our winter

Building Bridges parent group. District 58 is also monitoring state initiatives and potential budget changes, as well as any possible impact on the district’s special services program.

Business Report Controller James Popernik reported to the board of education that the 2015-16 budget appears to be on track, but noted that education fund expenditures are running about $700,000 higher than last year. He said District 58 has received the state’s general state aid payments but is still waiting on the state’s categorical payments. He said the medical reserve fund is on budget. As in previous years, Popernik said cash flow will likely become an issue in the spring, and District 58 will again request loans from its working cash fund to its education fund.

break to later in December.” At its Feb. 1 meeting, the District 99 Board of Education approved the 2016-17 school calendar, which follows a traditional schedule. However, the majority of the board members expressed a desire to adopt a calendar for 2017-18 that would have the first semester end before the winter break, while also adhering as closely as possible to the school calendars of associated elementary and middle school districts. District 99 said it has worked in the past to collaborate with the elementary and middle school districts to coordinate calendars, allowing students in the community to follow similar school schedules. District 99 receives students from District 58 (Downers Grove), District 60 (Maercker), District 61 (Darien), District 66 (Center-Cass) and District 68 (Woodridge), as well as many private schools. The Board of Education is expected to discuss the 2017-18 calendar at its May 2 meeting. For additional background about the District 99 calendar study, including results from previous surveys and sample calendars, visit www.csd99.org/ community/documents/020116CalendarReport.pdf.

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community >> westmont

Pet Promenade to offer fun in park with furry friends Event scheduled for March 15 at Ty Warner Park The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau and the Westmont Park District are preparing for the fifth annual Westmont Pet Promenade and Party in the Park. The event is scheduled for May 15 at Ty Warner Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will be held in conjunction with the Westmont Park District Touch-a-Truck & Flying 4 Kids events. All of the events are free and open to two and four-footed participants. “This event gets bigger and bigger each year and continues to be a great

opportunity to celebrate, educate and encourage compassion and awareness between area families and their pets,” said Chamber Board President Al Carson, who is also the owner of Dogz’ N Harmony and chair of the Pet Promenade event committee. Fun activities and contests will fill the day’s schedule, which includes best pet trick and an agility course for dogs. The day will be capped off with the the Pet Promenade/ Parade. Animals and their owners participate in a short parade past the event judges, who will select

Attend the Event What: Pet Promenade and Party in the Park when: May 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. where: Ty Warner Park more info: Visit www. westmontchamber.com

Best in Show, Best Costume, Largest Pet, Smallest Pet and Most Unusual Pet. The event will also provide an opportunity to meet the

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Woodridge Rotary opens early registration for mini-triathlon Early bird registration for Chicagoland’s largest mini triathlon opens March 1. The event is sponsored by Woodridge Rotary Club and scheduled for Aug. 14 at the Woodridge Park District’s Cypress Cove Aquatic Park, 8301 Janes Ave. It is geared to participants of all ages and athletic skill levels.

Service above Self Scholarships The Woodridge Rotary Club is seeking applicants for its Service Above Self Scholarships. The $2,000 award recognizes exceptional community service performed by graduating high school student(s) pursuing higher education. The scholarships fund advanced education at colleges,

The main event starts at 7 a.m., and the kids event starts at 10:30 a.m. Pulte Homes, which is creating a new subdivision of 149 singlefamily homes in Woodridge called Timbers Edge, has once again committed to being a $2,500 Gold Sponsor, according to the rotary. The community event will also divide $5 of each registration fee

between five local organizations, including Family Shelter Services, Hope’s Front Door, Metropolitan Family Services, West Suburban Community Pantry and SEASPAR (South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation. Early bird fees extend through June 30. Information is available at www.woodridgerotary.org.

trade or technical schools. Eligible applicants include village of Woodridge residents, as well as non-residents where Woodridge is the primary Rotary Club. Two scholarships are available. Students who have made a difference in the wider community by enriching the lives of others, especially those in need, are encouraged to apply. Students must have a C average or better to be eligible.

Applications are available at the Woodridge Public Library or at www. woodridgerotary.org. They also are available at guidance counselor’s offices at Downers Grove North and South high schools, Benet Academy, Montini Catholic High School and Lemont High School. Applications may be emailed to Roisin Daly or delivered in person to Susan McNeil-Marshall at the Woodridge Public Library. Deadline for applications is April 5.

phenomenon, “Bubba” the alligator, which the chamber says is the one and only North American Alligator that takes commands from his trainer. Other animals from highly acclaimed Cold Blooded Creatures will also attend the event. Severalanimalrescueassociations will also be in attendance with pet information and pets for adoption. “This event presents a unique opportunity for families to take their pets for a fun day at the park,” the chamber said. “There will be over 20 vendors showcasing products for pets and their owners.” Vendors will also sell food at the event or attendees can bring their own picnic. The radio station K-Hits 104.3 will broadcast live from the

event. The chamber said vendor spaces are still available. For more information, contact the Westmont Chamber at 630-960-5553. For more information on the event, visit www. westmontchamber.com.

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Downers Grove man sentenced in fatal DUI Thomas Fitzsimons, 48, of Hinsdale, killed during 2013 DUI

A Downers Grove will serve one year of periodic imprisonment in the DuPage County Jail for a 2013 DUI accident that killed a passenger in his vehicle. William Devero, 51, of the 5400 block of Washington Street, was sentenced Feb. 19, after pleading guilty in August to one count of aggravated DUI. The fatal crash claimed the life of 48 year-old Thomas Fitzsimons, of Hinsdale. The accident occurred just after midnight Sept. 22, 2013. According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Decero and Fitzsimons were traveling on Spring Road just south of 31st Street in Oak Brook. Decero, who was driving Fitzsimons’ vehicle, lost control of the vehicle, swerved off the road and crashed into a wooded area. Following a 911 call from a neighbor, authorities from the Oak Brook Police Department arrived at the scene and found both men still in the vehicle. Both men had been wearing their seatbelts. Fitzsimons was pronounced dead at the scene, and Decero was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries.

An investigation into the crash revealed that Decero had a blood alcohol content of 0.139, according to the state’s attorney. On Aug. 14, 2015, Decero entered a plea of guilty to one count of Aggravated DUI, a Class 2 Felony. “This is a tragic case in which there are no winners,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. “Mr. Decero’s horrible decision to get behind the wheel after he had been drinking cost a life-long friend his life and devastated two families.” Decero will begin serving his sentence immediately, but will be allowed to leave the DuPage County Jail during his sentence for work and counseling sessions. He will also be required to serve four years of probation following his release, according to the state’s attorney’s office. “Today’s sentence will never erase the pain that both of these families still feel to this day,” Berlin added. “The sad truth is that had Mr. Decero not made the decision to drive after he had been drinking, Mr. Fitzsimons would be alive today and Mr. Decero would not have to live the rest of his life knowing he is responsible for the death of his friend, Thomas Fitzsimons. I offer my sincere condolences to Mr. Fitzsimons’ family and friends as they continue grieving their loss.” Aggravated DUI is a Class 2 felony.

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 Jesus Mario Yan-Mojica, 33, 1240 Robinwood Apt. 5, Elgin, was arrested at 6:03 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 3000 block of Finley Road for prostitution. Suleika K. Rodriguez, 41, 6329 S. Kostner Second Floor, Chicago, was arrested at 4:49 a.m. Feb. 11 at Maple and Main for suspended driver’s license. Kelvin L. Jones, 27, 402 Beechwood, Westmont, was arrested at 2 p.m. at the Downers Grove Police Department for assault and disorderly conduct. Pablo Nmi Medina, 47, 404 Dalhart Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 4:10 p.m. Feb. 11 at 75th Street and Fairmount for driving while license revoked – felony. Bradley J. Lewis, 34, 21020 States Lane, Shorewood, was arrested at 7:46 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 5100 block of Main for criminal trespassing. Deisy J. Martinez-Rendon, 32, 3817 Scoville Ave., Berwyn, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Feb. 12 at Ogden and Oakwood for no valid driver’s license – expired over a year. Michelle F. W. Gilliam, 49, 450 Warrenville Road Apt. 333, Lisle, was arrested at 1:23 p.m. Feb. 14 at Finley and Ogden for driving while license suspended. Mariusz Felczak, 44, 466 N. Kelly, Romeoville, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 14 in the 7300 block of Lemont for retail theft. Ryan K. Hanson, 32, 2502 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 8:38 a.m. Feb. 15 at Finley Road and Opus Place for driving while

license suspended. Robert J. Munch, 24, 52 Beacon Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 4:17 p.m. Feb. 16 at Beller and Lemont roads for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Litawn Daywa Tillman, 18, 4924 Prospect Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:35 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Downers Grove Police Department for disorderly conduct, false police report and criminal damage to property. John D. Shiner, 52, 703 W. Liberty St., Wheaton, was arrested at 6:33 p.m. Feb. 17 in the 400 block of Rogers for criminal damage to property.

Westmont Roby Glover, 34, 5920 South Cass Ave. Apt. 206, Westmont, was arrested at 9:20 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 6100 block of South Cass Avenue for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Giana Kerekes, 19, 5703 S. Cass Ave. Apt. 312, Westmont, was arrested at 11:35 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 6300 block of South Cass Avenue for driving with a suspended license. Lasonya Ward, 35, 5712 Cypress Ave. Apt. 116, Miller, Indiana, was arrested at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 900 block of Pasquinelli Drive for driving with a suspended license. Katelyn Kellogg, 24, 7421 Woodward Ave. Apt. 209, Woodridge, was arrested at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 6600 block of South Cass Avenue for driving with a suspended license. Alesa Johnson, 53, 340 S. Cass Ave. Apt. GE, Westmont, was arrested at 9:40 a.m. Feb. 13 in the 300 block of South Cass Avenue for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition without FOID. Keith Wesley, 34, 244 Cardinal Drive, Lynwood, was arrested at 8:55 p.m. Feb. 13 in the 0-100 block

of East Ogden Avenue for retail theft. John Browning, 38, 36 W. 59th St. Apt. B, Westmont, was arrested at 2:10 a.m. Feb. 14 in the 5900 block of South Cass Avenue for driving with a suspended license.

Woodridge Andrew Pedersen, 27, 2040 Prentiss Drive, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:51 p.m. Feb. 12 at Route 53 and Hobson Road for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Todd Guzlas, 47, 1155 W. Plainfield Road, LaGrange Highlands, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 13 in the 1000 block of Davey Road for battery. Victor Cadenillas-Serrano, 23, 21 Belmont Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 4:33 p.m. Feb. 13 at 83rd and Bern Court for possession of cannabis. Rosa Maria Miloradovic, 33, 3 Penny Royal Place, Woodridge, was arrested at 6:57 p.m. Feb. 13 at Kohl’s, 1001 75th St., for retail theft. Isaiah Douglas, 20, 7405 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 16 in the 2400 block of 75th Street for disorderly conduct. Artur Muradian, 25, 9219 S. 52nd Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 10:36 a.m. Feb. 17 in the 10000 block of Werch Drive for child endangerment and resisting arrest. Amanda Mozingo, 20, 513 N. Park St., Westmont, was arrested at 10:08 p.m. Feb. 17 in the 8500 block of Route 53 for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Parker Nance, 20, 1679 Maroon Bells Lane, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at 87th Street and Woodward for possession of cannabis.

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A few months ago came some alarming health news. “Diabetes nation? Half of Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes,” screamed a Los Angeles Times headline. WebMD weighed in with “Diabetes a Concern for Half of Americans.” NBC News announced, “Half of Americans Have Diabetes or High Blood Sugar.” What was missing from these stories was the fact that the definition of who has the disease has been expanding, and a new disease called pre-diabetes has arisen from the changing definitions. That means, of course, that more people will get costly drugs when they might not need them and put themselves at risk from complications arising from blood sugar that is controlled too tightly. Evidence is coming in that shows blood sugar levels can become dangerously low especially for older people, according to a study reported in 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine. That study noted other research that showed drugs which lower blood glucose have been implicated in 25 percent of emergency hospitalizations for older people. The lowering of the diabetes threshold is a good example of how politics and money influence guidelines not only for diabetes but also for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and many other conditions. Although diabetes medicines are necessary for people who truly have the disease, “not everyone accepts the claim that half of all Americans have either diabetes or pre-diabetes, primarily because not everyone accepts the rigid boundaries and the lower boundaries that now start labeling you as prediabetic if your hemoglobin A1C test comes back at 5.7 percent or higher,” my colleague Gary Schwitzer wrote in Health News Review. (Hemoglobin A1C is a test used to screen and test for diabetes.) One of those who doesn’t is Nilay Shah, Ph.D, a researcher at the

Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit at the Mayo Clinic, who told me the focus has been to get blood sugar numbers lower, but “getting it too low may not have potential benefits for patients.” The American Diabetes Association considers people with A1C levels of 6.5 percent and higher to be diabetic; those with levels lower than 5.7 percent are normal, and everyone else is prediabetic. These definitions have shifted over the years to include more patients, and as doctors label them diabetic or prediabetic, sales of drugs to treat these conditions have risen. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in a series on drug safety that should be required reading for every patient pointed out that before 1997 when the American Diabetes Association lowered the threshold for who qualifies as diabetic, 9.7 percent of American adults were considered diabetic. By 2014, 11 percent of adults were now diabetic. In 2003 the threshold was lowered again, and in 2008 professional organizations like the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists said that drugs could be used to treat pre-diabetes “with careful judgment.” The next year the sales of diabetes drugs reached $15 billion. In 2010 when the American Diabetes Association said the A1C test could be used to diagnose pre-diabetes, nearly 22 percent of the adult population was considered pre-diabetic. In 2013 the professional groups issued another statement saying that pre-diabetics can be treated with drugs if diet and exercise don’t work. That year sales of diabetes drugs hit $23 billion. Setting guidelines is hardly

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straightforward. In fact, the process is “absolutely” fraught with politics, Shah said. “There are a lot of different incentives people have that make it tough to figure out what the right numbers are.” Many members of the guidelines committees have strong ties to the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the time, but not always, those ties are disclosed in reports and published papers, and a patient can see that a drug company may have funded a committee members’ research. Do those connections make it more likely members will vote to expand the market for a company that’s been generous to them? Do they make it easier to overlook evidence of harm caused by a particular drug? Those new definitions of who has diabetes raise questions for millions of Americans with A1C levels in the prediabetes range. Should they take these drugs, change their diet or exercise more? “It’s increasingly acknowledged that setting the targets for lowering blood sugar should be done with doctors and patients based on what they believe is important and the benefit they are likely to derive,” Shah says. The Mayo Clinic offers decision tools for patients to help them weigh risks and benefits of particular drugs. The Shared Decision Making National Resource Center http:// shareddecisions.mayoclinic.org/ offers guides and information that should be helpful as patients work their way through the confusing, often misleading, and sometimes-scary claims about diabetes medications. What are your experiences with diabetes medicines? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com. The Rural health News Service is funded by a grant from The Commonwealth Fund and is distributed through the Nebraska Press assn. Foundation, Colorado Press assn., South Dakota Newspaper assn., hoosier (IN) State Press assn. Foundation, Illinois Press Foundation, Wyoming Press assn. and California Newspaper Publishers assn. Foundation.

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Find your support group. You’ll find that those who care about you the most will provide the enthusiasm you need to get your ideas off of the ground. A significant other may make the rest of the world seem to stand still later in the week.

leo

j U LY 2 3 T O A U g U s T 2 1

Family comes first. Schedule time to pay attention to loved ones as work may take up too much of your time this week. If someone approaches you for advice, be helpful and enthusiastic as criticism could be poisonous.

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sEPTEMbEr 24 TO OCTObEr 23

Bury the hatchet. There’s no point in allowing ill feelings to fester. You can improve everyone’s mood by taking steps towards reconciliation. Matters of romance and relationships may take precedent as the week progresses.

sAgittArius

NOvEMbEr 23 TO DECEMbEr 22

Play it cool. Don’t allow someone to get under your skin this week as this may be precisely the reaction they were looking for. Find constructive outlets to blow off steam such as sports or tackling chores around the house.

AquArius

jANUArY 21 TO FEbrUArY 19

A well-tended garden blooms best. Don’t expect projects to become rousing successes unless you have provided the proper care and attention to making them work. Romantic prospects are likely to improve in the week ahead.

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tAurus

A P r I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

Have it your way. You are able to use your charms and wiles to get nearly anyone to fall into line. Put your social acumen to good use by reconciling differences, asking for favors or making new acquaintances this week.

cAncer

j U N E 2 2 T O j U LY 2 2

Stick to your convictions this week. Don’t back down when it comes to letting others know where you stand on specific issues. Avoid getting too deep into conversations involving subjects of which you have little or no knowledge.

virgo

AUgUsT 22 TO sEPTEMbEr 23

Don’t compromise your values. In the heat of the moment, you may feel compelled to say or do something that goes against everything that you’ve been taught. Steer clear of confrontations in the week to come.

scorpio

OCTObEr 24 TO NOvEMbEr 22

Nothing stands in the way of progress. No matter if you take baby steps or giant leaps forward you get closer to achieving your goal. Don’t shrug off a commitment or promise this week just because you don’t think it’s important.

cApricorn

DECEMbEr 23 TO jANUArY 20

May the force be with you. Just have a little faith that the universe is working with you and not against you, and everything will turn out for the best this week. Someone may be willing to help more than you anticipated.

pisces

FEbrUArY 20 TO MArCh 20

The means don’t always justify the ends. Giving simply to help out those in need is a wonderful thing, while giving to receive kudos is not quite as admirable. Ethical questions may seem irrelevant but could impact the future.

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MEDALISTS DGS duo earns All-State honors By Scott tAylor SPortS eDitor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @taylor_Sports

CHAMPAIGN - Downers Grove South only sent two wrestlers to the IHSA Class 3A state wrestling finals last weekend at the State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois. Both Tyree Johnson and Zach Muller, however, earned medals becoming only the third Mustang duo to medal in the same season and the first since Sam Apland and Willie Anaya did it in 2011. Johnson (31-5) placed fourth at 145 pounds after placing sixth a year ago. He is only the sixth South wrestler to win multiple state medals. “I was coming off a collar bone injury from football, so one of my main goals was to place higher than I did last year and I did that,” he said. Johnson opened the tournament with two wins in a row, defeating Nick Catalano of Conant 11-7 and beating Jake Wright of Grayslake North 5-3. In the semifinal, Johnson fell to eventual state runner-up Shayne Oster 3-1.

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“That loss really hurt me,” Johnson said. “But I told myself that the greatest asset an athlete can have is short term memory.” Johnson earned his way into the third-place match with a 9-2 win over Brad Gross of Marmion Academy. In that match, he fell 2-1 in a tiebreaker to Jackson Schoen of Lake Park. “I wrestled way better than I thought I would just being physical and being on the offensive,” Johnson said. “That was a good accomplishment for me.” Like Johnson, Muller also opened the meet with a pair of wins at 285, as he defeated Huntley’s Dom Swanson Dec 4-3 and then won 3-2 in the ultimate tie breaker over Tommy Helton of York. “We used to be practice partners over the summer with our club,” Muller said of Helton. “It was a fun match, I had to work for it. It feels amazing, I have been working so hard and it was great to get top six in state.” In the semifinal, Muller was

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medalists dgs had at state

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Tyree Johnson of Downers South placed fourth individually at 145 pounds at the state meet.

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Addyson Wesolowski scored nine points in Downers South’s 47-31 loss to Lyons.

Shooting woes hurt DGS in regional semifinal loss Benet wins regional title; DGN falls in final By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

While the season came to an end for Downers South last week in its own regional semifinal game, the future looks bright as many of the key players will be returning next year.

In fact, all but one point in the 47-31 loss to Lyons will be returning next year. “The future is definitely bright,” Downers South coach Lyndsie Long said. “We have a very young team. I’m playing two freshmen and three sophomores a lot of playing time. I just wish it could have lasted a little longer this

year.” It was sophomore Jennifer Masello who led the team in scoring with 10 points, while junior Addyson Wesolowski added nine points. In the game, the Mustangs fell behind early 8-2 and never held the lead in the game. They went into the locker room trailing 2719 as Lyons converted multiple

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FEAtUrING

Erin Eulitz

PlainfielD central VolleYBall

What do you use twitter for? I use it to promote people to come to high school events and the themes for football games. Of course to let people know when volleyball games are.

Who do you like to follow on twitter? Mostly my friends and teammates. I follow the Big 10 and NCAA

Volleyball and my college, Presbyterian College.

How often are you on twitter? Maybe 30 minutes to an hour a day. Mostly at night after homework.

How often do you tweet?

pinned by eventual state runner up Bryan Ditchman of LincolnWay Central in 1 minute, 8 seconds. What was worse than the loss was the fact that Muller suffered a concussion and was forced to forfeit his remaining two matches and take sixth place. Not only did not being on the mat those matches hurt Muller’s place, it also hurt his message. Unlike many young athletes who use their time in the spotlight to grandstand, Muller wrestles with headgear that is trimmed in pink with center an array of colorful puzzle pieces with the phrase “Autism Speaks.” “I am really close to a couple of people that have Autism and a couple of people that have breast cancer and I wear it just as support,” he said. “Whatever I can do to help. It almost feels as if I am not just wrestling for myself, but I am wrestling for millions of people out there and that is what I like about it.” Downers Grove North also had

a pair of wrestlers compete, but neither medaled. At 132, Nate Cummings lost in the opener to Alex Mitchell of Libertyville 9-6, while at 152 Austin Maher lost by technical fall in 4:38 (25-8) to Tulga Zuunbayan of Rolling Meadows. In Class 1A, Lisle also had a pair of competitors as Drew Sonnefeldt was pinned in the opener at 132 by Joe Eads of Morrison in 3:17. He remained alive and was then pinned in 3:27 by Oliver Davis of Benton. At 152 Mark Pivek lost in the opener 8-5 to Kyle Kalkbrenner of Lena-Winslow.

GyMNAStIcS Downers South finished eighth in the state with 143.125 points. Prairie Ridge won with 150.225. Freshman Abby Carlson advanced to the uneven bars final after a 9.25 in the prelims, but did not compete in the finals, leaving her in 10th place. In the all-around Friday, Carlson finished in 16th place with a 36.55.

Junior Kayla Carlson was close behind in 21st place with a 35.875. In the vault prelims, Kayla finished in 12th place with a 9.425, while Abby was 22nd with a 9.275. South’s Emily Tom was 14th in the bars (9.175), while Kayla was 27th (8.625). Downers North’s Alyssa Alberti had a score of 8.15 in the beam. Abby just missed finals in the floor, taking 11th with a 9.425, while Tom was 17th (9.3) and Kayla 22nd (9.225).

swimminG In the Metea Valley Sectional, Benet’s JP McAveeney qualified for state in the 100-yard freestyle (47.7) and 100 breaststroke (1:00.15). At the Lyons Sectional, Downers South had state qualifiers in Sam Dumford in the 50 free (21.24) and 100 free (46.85) and Theo Robinson in diving (348.4). Downers North has a pair of divers advancing to state in Kevin Sullivan (488.8) and Ryan Murphy (448.35).

More during school season than club because I have more time to be social.

JolIEt toWNSHIP HS @JtHS_204 Two championships in one month! What will the rest of the year bring? #tigerpride BENEt rEDWIINGS @BENEtrEDWIINGS Congrats to our Lady Redwings! Defeated Plainfield East 78-56 for the REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! BENGAl WrEStlING @PEHS_WrEStlING So proud of @krause_zach and the career he had for Plainfield East wrestling! Best of luck in the future! #meantough PNHS AtHlEtIcS �@PNHSAD “Marcus Povlick becomes the 1st All-State wrestler and state place winner in PNHS history! Great job Marcus!”

loSS| FROM PAGE 10 second chance opportunities in the first half. “We knew they were good rebounders,” Long said. “They have a little more height than us, so we emphasized boxing out. During the course of the game, you are going to have a couple of miss box outs. I can’t fault our players’ efforts. They all worked really hard and wanted to win. They just fell a little short.” Despite being much better on the boards in the second half, DGS could only muster 12 second half points on offense. “We had a lot of good shots, especially in the first half and they were going in-and-out,” Long said. “If we had some more of those going into halftime, it would have really pushed the momentum for us. In the second half they put a little more pressure on us, which kept us from doing what we wanted to. But we haven’t shot good all year. I was hoping for regionals we could turn it on. I have good shooters on my team, shots just aren’t falling.” The shooting seemed to be a problem for much of the season, but it wasn’t due to lack of shooters or lack of hard work. “Our shooters have worked hard,” Long said. “They have stayed an hour after practice and got shot up. Getting shots up in a

game situation is a little different than practice. I don’t think they are as confident as the want to be. But we will get shots up in the offseason and it will help us for next year.” Overall, the Mustangs finished around the .500 mark. Even though they have many projected returners next year, they will be losing three seniors in Kelly McLean, Stephanie Wronkiewicz and Cassie Fischer. “We hit some bumps in the road,” Long said. “It is a long season for everybody, that is why basketball players are hard to find. But you can’t fault the effort of our team. Every team we played commented about how hard we played until the buzzer sounded. We’re going to miss our seniors. We started one senior (McLean) who gave us a great four years and we had a couple seniors come off the bench and contributed tremendously to our team. Hopefully we can build on this for next season.” •Benet won the Aurora East Regional title with a 78-56 win over Plainfield East. Elise Stout tallied 32 points, while Katie Jeseckas added seven rebounds. Kathleen Doyle added 30 points, giving putting her of the 1,500 point mark for her career. Doyle tallied 21 points in a 71-40 semifinal win over Joliet Central, while Jeseckas added nine rebounds.

•Downers North topped Argo 68-59 in a regional semifinal game as Jaida Green finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds. In the regional final, the Trojans dropped a heartbreaker to Kenwood, 52-50.

BoYs Hoops Benet is the top seed in the Aurora East Sectional and will get to play in its own regional. The Redwings open postseason play March 1 at 7 p.m. against the winner of No. 16 Addison Trail and No. 17 Willowbrook. A win puts them in the regional final at 7 p.m. March 4 against the winner of No. 8 Wheaton Warrenville South and No. 9 Naperville Central. Downers South is the No. 5 seed in the sectional and will open play in the Glenbard East Regional against the winner of No. 12 Glenbard East and No. 21 East Aurora at 7 p.m. March 2. A win puts the Mustangs in the March 4 regional final at 7 p.m. against likely conference foe No. 4 Hinsdale South. Downers North is the No. 14 seed and will face off with No. 18 Lyons at 6 p.m. Feb. 29 in the Lyons Regional. The winner will face No. 3 Naperville North at 7 p.m. the following day, with the regional final March 4 at 7 p.m. Sectional semifinal games are at 7 p.m. March 8 and 9 with the sectional final at 7 p.m. March 11.

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Ethical dilemma at work will affect performance Find another job before you quit; be professional when you turn in your notice Dear Dave, I work an extra job part time for a retail store chain while I’m getting out of debt. I like my job, except for having to pitch the store’s credit card to customers. Like you, I believe debt is a bad thing. Still, my bosses are putting more and more pressure on me to sell the cards. It’s been bothering me a lot lately, and I was wondering if you have any advice for my ethical dilemma? Evette Dear Evette, If you’ve been in the business for very long, I guess you’ve discovered that most retail stores make more money on credit than the sale of merchandise. In my mind, you’ve got two types of integrity that are pulling at you. Your personal integrity wants

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you to do a good job for yourself and your employer, but it’s also telling you that credit cards are bad products. That makes you feel like you’ve signed up to sell something that you don’t believe in. You wouldn’t want someone working for you who wouldn’t follow your instructions, and I wouldn’t want someone working for me who doesn’t believe in what they’ve been hired to do. For the sake of your own

integrity, I would suggest that you find another part-time job. If you feel this strongly about the issue, sooner or later it will start to affect your performance and attitude – both at work and at home. Hang on long enough to land another job before you quit. Then, be professional when you turn in your notice. Despite what lots of people say these days, there are plenty of parttime jobs out there! —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 11 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations and digital outlets. Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Wedn esday, Fe bruary 24, 2016 | bug lenewspapers.com 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY ILLINOIS

WHEATON,

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER TRUST

PARTICIPATION

PLAINTIFF VS MICHAEL J. WORLDS; WOODRIDGE CENTER MANOR ASSOCIATION;

HOMEOWNERS’

TAX NO. 08-24-319-027 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14 KILDEER COURT WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $316,541.82. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service. atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1116431 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I684980 Published 2/24, 3/2, 3/9

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY ILLINOIS

WHEATON,

RESIDENTIAL U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for PROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust IV PLAINTIFF Vs. Jevgenijus Melstrad; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 02228 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 12/16/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/22/16 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 09-19-118-008 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6331 Banburry Road 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 twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general

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 14-14-18047. I683644 Published 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE ILLINOIS

COUNTY

WHEATON,

RESIDENTIAL Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2005-OP2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-OP2 PLAINTIFF Vs. Frank Vitagliano Vitagliano; et. al.

a/k/a

Frank

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 02299 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 6/10/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/22/16 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 09-20-403-025 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6730 Briargate Drive 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 inspection and Plaintiff representation as to the the property. Prospective admonished to check the verify all information.

be open for makes no condition of bidders are Court file to

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 14-14-20491. I683642 Published 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

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605/18.5(g-1).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

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.

DUPAGE ILLINOIS

COUNTY

WHEATON,

a/k/a

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DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 02299 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 6/10/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/22/16 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 13 IN BLOCK 11 IN SUNRIDGE RESUBDIVISION BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF SUNRIDGE, IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED FEBRUARY 21, 1961 AS DOCUMENT NO. 997342, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-20-403-025

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 14-14-20491. I683642

Published 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

DOWNERS GROVE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE ILLINOIS

COUNTY

WHEATON,

Improved with Single Family Home RESIDENTIAL COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6730 Briargate Drive 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 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.

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for PROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust IV PLAINTIFF Vs. Jevgenijus Melstrad; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 02228 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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).

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/22/16 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:

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

LOT 35 IN VICTORIA RIDGE, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 18 IN PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND

THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID VICTORIA RIDGE RECORDED MAY 17, 1988 AS DOCUMENT NO. R88-050159, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-19-118-008 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6331 Banburry Road 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 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 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 14-14-18047. I683644 Published 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

WOODRIDGE

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE ILLINOIS

COUNTY

WHEATON,

DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR

vs.

LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST

LEOIR BUENO; EMMA R. BUENO A/K/A EMMA BUENO; WEST SUBURBAN BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

PLAINTIFF VS

15 CH 2008

MICHAEL J. WORLDS; WOODRIDGE CENTER

PUBLICATION NOTICE

MANOR ASSOCIATION;

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, LEOIR BUENO; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 24 IN GALLAGHER AND HENRY’S DUNHAM PLACE UNIT 9, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 30,1986 AS DOCUMENT R86-135352, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 1849 Fitzgerald Road, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 P.I.N.: 09-30-103-073 and which said mortgage was signed by LEOIR BUENO, EMMA R. BUENO A/K/A EMMA BUENO, mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation, an Arizona Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County as Document No. R2005155480; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of DuPage County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in DuPage County at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before the March 18, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg. com Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2855 DuPage County No.: 182011 I684798 Published 2/17, 2/24, 3/2

HOMEOWNERS’

DEFENDANTS 11 CH 005850 14 KILDEER COURT WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 5, 2016, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on April 7, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 27 IN WOODRIDGE CENTER UNIT 6, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 9, 1977 AS DOCUMENT R77-44521, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-24-319-027 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14 KILDEER COURT WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $316,541.82. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the

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Grace period voter registration locations - -

Early voting for general primary election begins Monday, runs through March 12 The village of Downers Grove announced that it will be an early voting site for the March 15 general primary election. Early voting begins Feb. 29 and runs through March 12 in the committee room at village hall, 801 Burlington Ave. Early voting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Early voting provides citizens the opportunity to vote at their convenience prior to election day.

Unlike absentee voting, one does not need a reason to vote early. “If you are a registered voter in DuPage County, we invite you to participate in early voting,” the village said on its website. Additionally, Illinois recently passed legislation extending “grace period” voter registration and voting privileges at early voting locations and on election day. Voters who missed the Feb. 16 voter registration deadline can take advantage of the “grace

calendar | from page 7 unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service. atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1116431 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I684980 Published 2/24, 3/2, 3/9

1050 Curtiss St. Meet the teenage photographers who participated in View from Behind the Lens program. Works will be on displays in the library’s first floor gallery.

FEBRUARY 29

Change Someone’s Life: Become a Literacy Volunteer. 6 to 7 p.m. at Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave. Explore the possibility of tutoring adults who need help with reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. Find out more about how you can help change lives and impact future generations in this volunteer orientation session! Call Literacy DuPage at 630-416-6699 to register. Co-sponsored by Literacy DuPage.

MARCH 1

Knit Clique. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave. Beginners and experienced crafters alike are invited to attend this casual group. Bring along your skills and projects and enjoy the needle arts. 2015 Annual Report. 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. Mayor Tully will deliver the 2015 Annual Report during the Village Council meeting.

period” at several locations in DuPage County. When registering, grace period voters must present two forms of identification, one of which must contain their current address. Some acceptable forms of identification include a valid driver’s license or state identification card, passport, or current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck stub, or other government document containing name and address. For more information about early voting, contact the DuPage County Election Commission at 630-407-5600 or Village Clerk April Holden at 630-434-5535.

MARCH 3

Chicago Wolves Read to Succeed Player Visit. 4:30 to 5 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Come meet a professional hockey player from the Chicago Wolves hockey team read a story and answer your questions!

MARCH 4

Wine Tasting. 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove. Enjoy an evening with friends tasting wonderful wine and delicious hors d’ouerves. Relax and let the experts at Cellar 406 teach you about many varieties of both red and white wines that you will be sampling. You must be 21 years of age to attend. Registration deadline is Feb 25. No registration will be taken at the door. Cost: $20 for residents/$30 for nonresidents. For more information, visit www. dgparks.org.

MARCH 5

Teen Job Fair. 12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. The summer job search starts now! You are invited to meet with local park district representatives from Downers Grove, Lisle, Woodridge, Westmont, Clarendon Hills and Bolingbrook to find out about their summer employment opportunities. Find out

Feb. 17 - March 14 at the DuPage Election Commission Office, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 – 630-407-5600 Feb. 29 - March 14 At any early voting locations March 15 (election day) Your polling place, as determined by your address, district and/or precinct.

If you do not know your polling place, contact the DuPage Election Commission at 630-407-5600.

In order to register to vote - You must be a U.S. citizen - Born on or before Nov. 8, 1998 - Live in your precinct at least 30 days before the election - Not be in prison/jail serving time for a conviction - Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

the most common mistakes teens are making during the job search and interview process. Learn how social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are used by employers to find out about you before you even interview. The job fair is free to attend. Trivia Game Night. 7 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. First Congregational UCC will host a Trivia Game Night for fun and as a fundraiser for The Night Ministry. Fellowship Hall doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trivia Game Night tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. Make it an evening with your friends and reserve a table of 8 for $184. Food and refreshments are included in your ticket price, and wine and beer will be available for purchase. All are welcome. For more information, contact Megan at lockett.megan24@gmail.com or Sarah at sarah.johnson4136@ gmail.com.

MARCH 6

Rising From the Ashes: The Rebuilding of Warsaw in the Wake of the Holocaust. 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Rising From the Ashes: The Rebuilding of Warsaw in the Wake of the Holocaust. Lecture with visual aids from Magaret Guzman, Holocaust

Museum Presenter.

MARCH 7

Nonfiction Book Discussion. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Meet at the library to discuss Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson. Books are available at the Ask Us Desk one month before each discussion.

MARCH 9

Our Area’s Aviation Legacy. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. During the library’s first two decades of life, daring area balloonists and early aircraft designers turned manned flight from dream into reality. New aviation developments and enterprises matured and forever changed the transportation history of our area and our nation. Most of it began right in this area, fueled by the genius of men like Art Chester and Rudy Kling in their garages and backyards. Presented by David Kent.

MARCH 10

80s Night with Sixteen Candles. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave. The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 invites the community to dress up as their favorite 1980s celebrity for its annual spring fundraiser concert.

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