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Fire department rescues cats from apartment fire The Downers Grove Fire Department was responded to a general alarm August 14 at an apartment fire at 5152 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove. Firefighters encountered smoke coming from a bedroom in a second floor apartment.

The fire was out in less than 20 minutes. No firefighters were injured in this incident. Several varieties of pets were located in the unit. Fire Chief Jim Jackson rescued one of the cats which was provided oxygen by firefighters with the department’s equipment designed specifically for pet rescues. The Downers Grove Fire Department was assisted by the Downers Grove Police Department, and the Lisle-Woodridge, Darien-Woodridge and Westmont Fire Departments. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Police remind motorists to drive sober or get pulled over Plan to use public transportation, call a cab or use a ridesharing service to get home safely

The end of summer is traditionally marked by the Labor Day holiday, often celebrated through picnics, pool parties and other gatherings. Sadly, the Labor Day holiday also can be one of the deadliest because of motor vehicle crashes related to drunk and drug-impaired drivers. Once again, several area police departments are joining the Illinois Department of Transportation to stop drunk and drug-impaired drivers and help save lives. The high-visibility enforcement campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” runs from Aug. 21 through the early morning hours of Sept. 5. During this period, law

enforcement across the state will show zero tolerance for impaired driving. Officers also will be looking for seat-belt law violators. This comprehensive effort aims to reduce impaired driving and help make zero fatalities a reality on Illinois roads. National statistics show a frightening trend in drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,265 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2015, an increase from 9,967 people killed in 2014. This is why the Woodridge Police Department is working with IDOT to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. “Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a massive problem in Illinois with more than 300 people dying annually,” said Deputy Chief Tom Stefan-

son. “Alcohol- or drug-impaired driving is not acceptable behavior. It is essential to plan a sober ride home before you go out. We make zero exceptions for impaired driving. There are just no excuses.” Woodridge Police recommends the following safe alternatives to drinking and driving: If you will be drinking, designate a sober driver before you go out. Plan to use public transportation, call a cab or use a ride-sharing service to get home safely. If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911. Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safely. The 2017 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is funded by federal highway safety funds from NHTSA and managed through IDOT.

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DUPAGE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Zero tolerance enforcement begins DuPage Sheriff’s Office begins its annual zero tolerance School Zone Enforcement Campaign

It’s that time of year again that has most parents smiling as children head back to school. What that also means is the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting its annual

Zero Tolerance School Zone Enforcement Campaign. The campaign is underway and continue for approximately four weeks. Undersheriff Frank Bibbiano

wants the public to know that the Sheriff’s Office takes Zero Tolerance very seriously. The Undersheriff stated, “Our deputies will be out in force and if you violate a traffic law in a school zone you should expect a citation.” The purpose of this traffic safety campaign is to raise public awareness about the dangers of driving recklessly in school

zones and to remind people that school speed zones exist for a reason - to protect the children. This campaign is designed to protect children of all ages and to show motorists that driving recklessly around children will not be tolerated. Sheriff’s deputies will be stationed in school zones to enforce speed limits, cell phone use, seat belt use, child safety

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restraint laws, passing stopped school buses, reckless driving behavior, and other traffic laws. Deputies will be enforcing traffic laws in all school zones in the morning, during the lunch hour, and in the afternoon as children are being picked up. Following the month long campaign, deputies will continue to patrol school zones throughout the school year.

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Woodridge District 68 briefs NEW APP District 68 added one last thing to your school supplies list. Don’t worry, it’s free. The official Woodridge 68 district app is up and ready for download. It is customizable and fully integrated. Download to your Android™ or Apple® device today.

PEACHJAR VIRTUAL BACKPACK Woodridge 68 delivers school information and approved flyers from community organizations electronically through Peachjar. Eflyers will be emailed directly to parents. If we have your email address, then no action is required on your part. If you have not provided your email address, please do so in Skyward Family Access to avoid missing important information. Additionally, you can

NAVIGATING THE NEW WEBSITE Dist. 68 launched the new website last month and continue to make improvements and adjustments. Over the next few editions of E-Update: 68 we’ll include some quick tips and tricks to help you become familiar with the new site. This month’s tips:

FAMILY MATH NIGHT You’ve been to Family Reading Night...now join the fun for Family Math Night! Open to all families grades K-5. Looking for simple and effective ways to help your kids outside the classroom? Come join us! Learn, play, and enjoy fun new games you can do with your kids that will improve their math skills. Fluency starts at home. Mark your calendar now for Tuesday, October 17 from 6-7p.m. at Jefferson.

VILLAGE NEWS BRIEFS

Woodridge village briefs Thursday, August 10. Janeswood will only be open to westbound traffic until early to midSeptember, weather permitting. A signed detour route will be in place for eastbound traffic. Access to all side roads intersecting Janeswood will be maintained throughout the project. However, there will be short periods during the workday that access will be interrupted when work activities are immediately in front of the intersection. WATER BILLING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCING NEW, DIRECT PHONE LINE Residents in Woodridge can now call (630) 719-4909 to speak directly to one of the Village’s water billing clerks. This line is intended for residents who have inquiries regarding their water bills, requests for final reads, and to start or stop their water service.

CITIZEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CONGRATULATES FIRST GRADUATING CLASS Fourteen Woodridge residents graduated from the first ever Citizen’s Leadership Academy in August. Held over six weeks, the class provided an in-depth education on many aspects of the Village, including a review of all units of local government within Woodridge, a comprehensive review of Village operations, an understanding of the relationships that exist between the citizens, Village Board, and staff, the Village’s communication and transparency efforts, and future opportunities to serve the Woodridge community. As one participant stated, “I have a much better understanding of how things work in the Village in which I live.” The program met on Tuesday nights at various locations within Woodridge. The Village plans to offer residents future opportunities to participate in the Citizen’s Leadership Academy, as this program continues to grow.

FREE VIDEO PRODUCTION CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 11 Do you have an interest in learning how to capture and produce video? This class is for you! Starting in September, the Village will be hosting a training class on the basics of video production. Participants will learn about script writing, camera techniques, capturing audio, using graphics, editing and final video production. Classes take place at the Woodridge Village Hall, located at 5 Plaza Drive, on Mondays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. - starting September 11 and concluding September 25. All residents ages 16 and up are welcome to attend. The class will be taught by Jeff Fisher, manager of Studio 300 in the Fountaindale Library in Bolingbrook. The class is offered at no cost to Woodridge residents. The class size is limited and it will be filled on a first come, first serve basis, so RSVP now! To register, please e-mail Jack Knight or call (630) 719-4712. Registrations will be accepted until noon Friday, September 1.

DuPage County seeking resident input on 2018 Budget Plan The annual DuPage County budget survey is available for input. Resident opinions provide crucial input as DuPage County drafts the Fiscal Year 2018 budget plan, which will be introduced at the Sept. 26 County Board meeting. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and tell us which programs and services are important to you! You can take the budget survey online. Additional information can be found online about the programs and services offered by DuPage County. CENTERPOINTE SHOPPING CENTER UPDATE Centerpointe Shopping Center is located at 75th Street and Woodward Avenue. With the recent vacancies of Sam’s Club and JC Penney, Village staff is working closely with the shopping center owners to pursue new retailers for the center. Because many residents have expressed a desire to see additional grocery store opportunities in the community,

staff contacted over 20 grocery stores to promote the site, as well as several other retailers looking in the Chicagoland area. These efforts serve to bring residents more shopping opportunities as well as bring additional sales tax dollars into the community. Zoning for Centerpointe is designated for commercial uses and does not permit residential development. Individuals with questions about this shopping center or the Village’s economic development efforts can contact Village staff at (630) 719-4750. KIWANIS PEANUT DAYS The Kiwanis Club of Downers Grove invites you to help the community through the purchase of peanuts or gummy bears through September 16. Donations will be used to directly fund Kiwanis service projects, with 100 pecent of profits being returned to the community. Donors also have the option sending a case of peanuts to support our troops.

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Terrorism for profit No one should have the authority - the power - to declare any war whatsoever BY ROBERT C. KOEHLER BY ROBERT C. KOEHLER TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY Donald Trump stands cluelessly at the edge of history, exemplifying everything wrong with the past, oh, 10,000 years or so. The necessity for fundamental change in humanity’s global organization is not only profound, but urgent. Trump’s latest outburst about North Korea’s nukes - threatening that country “with fire, fury, and frankly power the likes of which the world has never seen before” creates a comic book Armageddon scenario in the media, except, of course, his power to launch a nuclear war on impulse is real. What this makes clear to me is that no one should have the authority - the power - to declare any war whatsoever. The fact that this is still possible, so many decades into human awareness of war’s utter insanity, reveals the paradox that civilization remains economically tied to its own destruction. Another icon of this paradox is Erik Prince, immensely wealthy mercenary, notorious founder of the terror organization Blackwater, who had cozy ties to the Bush administration back when the 21st century’s endless wars were just getting underway and now, with another unelected Republican in the White House, has recently made a grab at the business opportunity still represented by these wars: Let’s privatize the quagmire! Sixteen years on, the war in Afghanistan is the longest in American history, and presently in a state of “stalemate,” according to the mainstream consensus that unquestioningly justifies this country’s ongoing militarism. For instance: “The U.S. can’t win but can’t afford to lose,” USA Today opined in a recent editorial about Afghanistan, inanely demanding that Trump “at least should decide what to do next” and setting the stage for Prince’s business plan, which is to

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restructure and privatize the war. In an op-ed a few days ago in that same publication, Prince wrote: “The option to simply abandon Afghanistan is enticing but in the long run would be a foreign policy disaster. The Kabul government would collapse. Afghanistan would be a rallying cry for global jihadists.” And suddenly there it was, the American paradox in full splendor: Oh yeah, we’re fighting terrorists. We have to keep killing people, keep pouring trillions of dollars into our wars, because bad people are out there threatening us because they hate our freedoms. And the guy reminding us of this is the founder of Blackwater, private contractor in Iraq, whose mercenaries were responsible for one of the most shocking acts of lethal aggression - a.k.a., terrorism - of the early years of that war. Blackwater contractors were accused of “firing wildly into cars stalled in midafternoon traffic at Nisour Square on Sept. 16, 2007, pouring machine-gun bullets and grenades into crowds, including women clutching only purses and children holding their hands in the air,” as the Washington Post reminded us recently. What you might call American terrorism. It may, at some quasiconscious level be religiously motivated. Indeed, Jeremy Scahill, reporting in 2009 for The Nation on the lawsuit filed on behalf of Iraqis harmed in the Nisour Square massacre, wrote that, according to a former Blackwater employee who testified in U.S. federal court during the trial: “Prince ‘views himself as a Christian crusader tasked with eliminating Muslims and the Islamic faith from the globe,’ and . . . Prince’s companies ‘encouraged and rewarded the destruction of Iraqi life.’ . . . Furthermore, Scahill wrote, “Mr.

Prince’s executives would openly speak about going over to Iraq to ‘lay hajiis out on cardboard.’ Going to Iraq to shoot and kill Iraqis was viewed as a sport or game. Mr. Prince’s employees openly and consistently used racist and derogatory terms for Iraqis and other Arabs, such as ‘ragheads’ or ‘hajiis.’” This all fits quite horrifically into the definition of jihadism, or terrorism, but because it’s American, it brings something extra to the table as well. This is terrorism for profit. And it’s been going on for a long time, in a realm far bigger than that occupied by Erik Prince’s business interests. You could call it colonialism, or the domination complex. The world is ours. This is the “greatness” Trump sold to enough Americans to squeeze into the Oval Office. Not only does he have no patience with a military stalemate in Afghanistan - “we aren’t winning, we’re losing” - but he can’t stand the fact that the shattered country’s mineral wealth isn’t in our hands. At a recent, well-publicized meeting with his generals, Trump “lamented that China is making money off of Afghanistan’s estimated $1 trillion in rare minerals while American troops are fighting the war,” according to NBC News. “Trump expressed frustration that his advisers tasked with figuring out how the U.S. can help American businesses get rights to those minerals were moving too slowly, one official said. . . . “The focus on the minerals was reminiscent of Trump’s comments early into his presidency when he lamented that the U.S. didn’t take Iraq’s oil when the majority of forces departed the country in 2011.” Trump leads a political system that’s still grounded in the colonial era. His reckless arrogance is its global face. He stares at the audacity of nuclear-armed North Korea and threatens to blow it to kingdom come, imagining that there will be profit to reap in the aftermath. (Robert Koehler is an award-winning, Chicago-based journalist and nationally syndicated writer. His book, “Courage Grows Strong at the Wound,” is still available. Contact him at koehlercw@ gmail.com, visit his website at commonwonders.com or listen to him at Voices of Peace radio.) (c) 2017 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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POLICE BLOTTER Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Downers Grove, Woodridge, Westmont and Lisle police departments. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

DOWNERS GROVE JULY 12 » Margaret A. Doherty, 50, of the 1100 block of Barneswood Drive, Downers Grove, was charged at 2:17 p.m. with retail theft on the 7300 block of Lemont Road. JULY 13 » Johnny Martinez, 23, of Willowbrook, was charged at 3:20 p.m. with unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon, criminal trespass to a residence and criminal damage to property in the 4400 block of Stanley Avenue. JULY 14 » A shopping cart full of merchandise reportedly was stolen by two individuals between 8:23 and 8:56 p.m. on 1100 block of 75th St. JULY 15 » A pellet reportedly was shot at a car window between 9:30 a.m. and noon in the 4100 block of West End Road. JULY 16 » Vladislav Baracu, 31, of Woodridge, was charged with retail theft on the 7300 block of Lemont Road. JULY 17 » Bryan J. Velazquez, 33, of Wood Dale, was charged at 3 p.m. with retail theft on the 3300 block of Finley Road. JULY 20 » Isaiah D. Moseley, 18, Markeese D. Lemons, 18, and Devonte June Warrior, 18, all of Chicago, were charged at 4:37 p.m. with retail theft on the 2900 block of Finley Road. JULY 21 » A bicycle reportedly was stolen between 8 a.m. June 20 and 8 a.m. July 21 from a building in the 4100 block of Saratoga Avenue.

July 27 and 7:30 a.m. July 28 from a business in the 1200 block of Butterfield Road. JULY 31 » A backpack containing a computer and checkbook reportedly was stolen between 7 p.m. July 30 and 7 a.m. July 31 from a car in the 600 block of 61st Street. JULY 31 » A parked car reportedly was stolen between 10:30 p.m. July 30 and 12:30 a.m. July 31 in the 1100 block of 61st Street. » A limousine reportedly was stolen between 2 a.m. July 30 and 10:30 a.m. July 31 in the 900 block of Clyde Avenue. AU G U S T 1 » A car reportedly was broken into between 7:30 p.m. July 31 and 9 a.m. Aug. 1 while parked in the 600 block of Prairie Avenue. AU G U S T 2 » Cash totaling $210 and two $50 gift cards reportedly were stolen between 10 p.m. Aug. 1 and 6 a.m. Aug. 2 from a car parked in the 2100 block of Oxnard Avenue.

WOODRIDGE JULY 21 » Jaylen Warfield, 18, and Joshua Love, 18, both Richton Park, were charged at 10:05 p.m. with criminal trespass to property in the 2500 block of Spring Street, JULY 28 » Kevin Pastrano, 18, of Woodridge, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a 5:24 p.m. traffic stop in the 7500 block of Woodward Avenue. JULY 29 » Juan Saucedo, 58, of Chicago was charged at 12:54p.m. with retail theft on the 1000 block of 75th street. JULY 30 » Clinton Fuller, 31, of, Westmont was charged at 2:40 a.m. with driving under the inﬂuence of alcohol in the 7500 block of Lemont Road,

JULY 26 » Two bicycles reportedly were stolen between 6 and 7 p.m. July 26 from the 1200 block of 75th Street.

AU G U S T 1 » James Lee, 37, of Hanover Park was charged at 12:09 a.m. with criminal trespass to property in the 3100 block of Roberts Drive. » Alexander Myk, 20, ofDowners Grove was charged at 12:40 p.m. with retail theft in the 1000 block of W. 75th Street.

JULY 28 » Two industrial heaters reportedly were stolen between 6:30 p.m.

AU G U S T 2 » Damonta Buxton, 22, of Chicago was charged at 1:18 a.m. with

unlawful use of a weapon in the area of 83rd Street and Lemont Road. AU G U S T 3 » Sharon Viorato, 18, of Downers Grove was charged at 7:21 p.m. with retail theft in the 2300 block of 63rd Street. »

WESTMONT JULY 28 » Tony A. Taylor, 58, of of Clarendon Hills, was charged at 12:10 a.m. with retail theft in the zero to 100 block of East Ogden Avenue. » Aaron D. Lewis, 34, of Maywood, was charged at 12:10 a.m. with driving on a suspended license and no rear registration plate in the 6500 block of Cass Avenue. JULY 30 » The roof of a building reportedly was damaged between July 23 and 30 in the 900 block of Carlisle Avenue. JULY 31 » A television reportedly was stolen between midnight and 1:06 p.m. from a garage in the 300 block of East Richmond Street. » A purse and two credit cards reportedly were stolen between noon and 1:45 p.m. from a car in the 400 block of North Grant Street. » A car reportedly was damaged between 2 and 3 p.m. while parked in the 100 block of East Chicago Avenue. » A car reportedly was broken into between 8 p.m. July 30 and 10 a.m. July 31 while parked in the 500 block of Brookside Avenue. AU G U S T 3 » Frank P. Schmalz, 55, of Westmont, was charged at 8:37 p.m. with battery in the 400 block of East 61st Street. AU G U S T 1 » A toolbox and tools reportedly were stolen between 7:30 p.m. July 31 and 8:15 a.m. Aug. 1 from a car parked in the 100 block of West Quincy Street. AU G U S T 2 » An envelope containing $200 in cash reportedly was stolen between 12:30 and 4 p.m. in the 1400 block of Schramm Drive. » Sunglasses and a checkbook reportedly were stolen between 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 7:15 a.m. from a car in the 600 block of Oakwood Drive. » A mountain bike reportedly was stolen between 4:50 and 10:10 p.m. in the 100 block of West 63rd Street.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Don’t make things more difficult than they need to be. There’s no need to tire yourself out trying to swim when floating with the current will get you where you need to go. It won’t take much effort to gain momentum this week.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It may be possible to take complete advantage of a situation but others may not appreciate it. In the week ahead find a solution in which everyone involved benefits.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

Pace yourself. Take your time when tackling tough jobs as chipping away at the task a little bit at a time could preserve your stamina. Being in too much of a hurry to get things done this week leaves the door open for silly mistakes.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Rise to the occasion. Approach the tasks on your checklist with enthusiasm and your slate will be wiped clean before you know it. Don’t be apprehensive if a loved one tries something different to get your attention this week.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Accentuate the positive. You’ll never progress if you focus on the negatives of an issue. Put your energy into what you know will work as the week unfolds. Keep in mind that others are monitoring your performance.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Follow your whims. Do what feels right or pleasing to you this week even if it may not be practical. A friend or loved one may provide encouragement if you your imagination run wild and conjure an artistic creation.

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TAURUS

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

You can get farther with honey than with vinegar. A soft, tender approach may be what it takes to get a loved one to open up about their troubles this week. Don’t let rust set in; find constructive ways to utilize free moments.

CANCER

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Cooperation is key. Finding someone who shares your enthusiasm and passion for a project will make the task that much easier. Making a minor sacrifice could create goodwill and help ease a stalemate this week.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Tag along for the ride. Pay attention when others offer advice and follow their lead when they take you into new and unexplored territory. Allow someone else to do the driving and you may gain valuable knowledge this week.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Don’t let dog days get you down. Plan a poolside barbeque with friends or take in an air conditioned movie to beat the summer heat. Ask for advice when faced with decisions regarding business and finances this week.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Don’t beat around the bush. Being hesitant or over thinking could work against you, so just follow your gut instinct and go for it. Maintain an open mind about a romance this week and you could be pleasantly surprised.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Winning isn’t everything. In the week ahead remember that the most important thing about competition is to have fun and enjoy yourself. If it could, your body would thank you for some quality time out in the fresh air.

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Conference: West Suburban Conference Gold Coach: Mark Molinari Record last year: 3-6 overall (3-4 WSC Gold) Conference outlook: Predicted finish: 1. DGS, 2. Willowbrook, 3. Leyden, 4.Hinsdale South, 5.Addison Trail, 6.Morton, 7.Proviso East On offense: Downers South is coming off a disappointing injury plagued 2016 season. Junior Matt Greenwald broke his Tibia and Fibula in the fourth game of season versus Morton. From that point South played four different quarterbacks trying to replace Greenwald. Needless to say - it was a struggle to find continuity on offense with so many players rotating through the position. The good news is that Greenwald is back and healthy for his senior season. Greenwald has recovered nicely and put himself on the radar of several colleges with his one-day camp performances. He will have to lead the way for an offense that will be replacing most of the skill positions and offensive line. The junior class is a talented class that went 7-2 as sophomores and won their last seven confer-

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ence games. Look for Greenwald to hand the ball off to Nathan Strelak and Kenton Johnson in the running game. Greenwald developed some great chemistry in the passing game with Vinny Provenzano and Jaelynn Blecke at the WR position. The offensive line has good size, look for Max Foster, sophomore Shawn Lee, and senior Nick Battaglia to protect Greenwald in the passing game. On defense: Downers South defense will lead the way for the Mustangs in 2017. Returning potentially six starters in the front seven should be the key to a strong Mustang defense. This is headed by Sergio Villalobos, who is the returning WSC Gold Division Defensive Lineman of the Year. Our linebackers will look to Anthony Martinez for leadership. Martinez played in all nine games last year as a junior and should be a leader among the defense. In the secondary, Cooper Gafron will be a returning starter and Alex Hanek will join him as a returning player who contributed on defense last year. Impact players: Matt Greenwald (Senior, QB), Nathan Strelak (Senior, RB/LB), Jaelynn Blecke (Junior, WR/DB), Vinny Provenzano

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Benton Baldwin returns at the quarterback position for Westmont.

(Junior, WR), Max Foster (Junior, OL), Shawn Lee (Sophomore, OL/ DL), Sergio Villalobos, (Senior, DT), Anthony Martinez (Senior, LB/RB), Cooper Gafron (Senior, DB), Ali Issa (Junior, DL), Milan Vujovic (DT), Keiran Burke (LB), Alex Hanek, (Senior, DB), LaQuette Reed (Senior, DE), Tyler Bachera, (Senior, DB), Kendall Burrow (Junior, DL) Molinari says: “The Mustangs start off the year with tough schedule with Bolingbrook at home for week one and away in the WSC crossover at Oak Park week two. The Bolingbrook rivalry is renewed after a few years break,” Molinari said. “The first two games will be a great test for our team to see where we are as a football team as we head into conference play. Our goal is to win the West Suburban Gold, something we have not done for three years. The conference has been very competitive the last few years with Willowbrook, Leyden and Hinsdale South making deep runs in the playoffs. We will have our hands full with every game. We want to win conference, keep the cannon vs Hinsdale South, and obviously beat our cross-town rival in Downers North.”

Conference: Interstate Eight Small Coach: Dan Woulfe (1st year) “I love the fact that I am starting the program over from scratch, building a different Westmont culture, and getting to coach some really great kids at the school,” said Woulfe, who takes over for hall-of-fame coach Otto Zeeman. Record last season: 1-8 overall (0-6 I-8 Small) Goals for 2017: Compete every play of every game The team will reach its goals if: We have to build team confidence through hard work in practice first, then we’ll work on our game play. Conference outlook: I am not sure how this will shake out. We

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The Mustangs look to take first in the WEC Gold Divcision this year.

have to stay healthy and we’ll see. On offense: We will have new scheme, new players and some in different positions. We have four returning starters and a lot of learning to do. On defense: We have a new scheme, four returning starters and lots of learning to do. On special teams: We will have new schemes, solid play with ‘surprises’ Impact returning players: Tanner Plowman (Senior, OL/LB), Michael Thompson (Junior, WR/ DB), Ishmay Kone (Junior, WR/ DB), Brenton Baldwin (Senior, QB) Impact newcomers: Troy Schlicher (Junior, RB/DB)

Conference: Interstate Eight Small Coach: Paul Parpet Record last year: 5-4 (4-3 I-8 Small) Impact players lost from last season: Mark McGrath Impact returners: Cameron Stitt (WB/LB), Jake Ventrella (RB/LB), Jared Hunter (WB/DB), Jeff Marach (OL/DL) Impact newcomers: Jay McGrath (Junior, QB) Parpet said: “The Lions return nine starters on offense and seven starters on defense,” Parpet said. “We are expecting to be very competitive in the Interstate [Eight] Conference.”

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Conference: East Suburban Catholic Conference Coach: Pat New Record last season: 10-3 overall (6-1 ESCC) Playoff advancement: Lost 20-0 to eventual Class 7A state champion East St. Louis in the semifinals Goals for 2017: Our motto this year is ‘One More.’ Last year we lost in the semifinals and this year, we are trying to get one more game in. The team will reach its goals if: We know how hard we have to work and we are pretty fired up for the season. The key will be will be playing sound defense and executing on offense and special teams. This team has a lot of great team chemistry and I think that will be great. Conference outlook: Marist is loaded with talent and I think Nazareth will be back stronger than they were last year. Joliet Catholic had a rough year last year, but they return a lot of players and I think they will be back and Carmel will be better. On offense: I think this is one of the better offensive lines

I have coached and I am excited about that. We are big up front and they are a really good group of guys. The offense always starts with your offensive line. We return two of our top receivers in seniors Jack Eschenbach and Nick Keyes. Senior Matt Boyle is at quarterback this year. Matt has played in varsity games the last two years and he is ready to go. He is looking good in the preseason. On defense: We have two main returning starters in senior cornerback Ben Cooney and senior Devin Petersen at middle linebacker. We only have the two guys returning, but we have a lot of guys coming up that we are excited about. Connor Reid has looked really good for us at strong safety. We have a transfer from California, Connor Burke, at linebacker. With our third linebacker, Michael Wymer, they may be the best three linebackers that we have had since I have been head coach. On special teams: Our kicker, Victor Karam, is back and he is a heck of a nice kicker. We have

Conference: West Suburban Conference Silver Coach: John Wander Record last season: 4-5 overall (2-4 WSC) Goals for 2017: Our goal is to get back to the playoffs.

year is bac and we have a pretty explosive wide out back in Matt Wehrs. On defense: We only return four guys on defense, our middle linebacker, one defensive lineman, an outside linebacker and a corner. On special teams: Our two running backs are our return guys, our kicker, Benjamin Johnson is doing good and our junior punter is showing some leg strength. Impact players lost from last season: Joe Keys (DB), Joe Ward (DL)

The team will reach its goals if: We have a lot of kids that saw the field last year and they are hungry to do the right thing this year. Conference outlook: For the last four years, it has been the big four: Oak Park-River Forest, Lyons, Hinsdale Central and Glenbard West. Then it has been us, York and Proviso West and this year we have to knock off one of those big four. On offense: We have our entire offensive line back, a couple of running backs back, Jack Carr, our quarterback that split time last

Impact returners: Drew Shelly (Senior, RB), Jordan Byers (Senior, RB), Jack Carr (Senior, QB), Tom Ward (Junior, OL), Trevor Cassens (Senior, OL), Jack Freres (Senior, OL), Jim Flavin (Senior, OL), Ethan Roesch (Junior, DL) Impact newcomers: Tavion Thompson (Junior, RB)

a lot of depth this year, we have like 73 guys on the varsity roster and we have a lot of good linebackers and defensive backs and usually your special teams can be pretty strong when you have all those guys. Impact returners: Danny Phillipp (Senior, OL), Shane O’Mara (Junior, OL), Jack Eschenbach (Senior, WR), Nick Keyes (Senior, WR), Jack Benish (Junior, DE), Victor Karam (Senior, K), Matt Boyle (Senior, QB), Ben Cooney (Senior, DB), Devin Petersen (Senior, MLB) Impact newcomers: Jack Cooney (Junior, FS), Jackson Stephens (Junior, DL), Connor Burke (Junior, LB – transfer from California), Connor Reid (Senior, LB), Michael Wymer (Junior, LB) New says: “We lost a lot of guys from last year and after last year, we were really concerned about it,” New said. “But then we started looking at depth charts and plugging guys in open spots and we are pretty excited about it going forward.”

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Ben Cooney is a key defender back from last year’s final four team.

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DEAR DAVE, I’m debt-free except for my home, and I’m considering having solar panels installed on the roof of the house. It would cost about $27,000. I have $80,000 in savings, but the company doing the installation will finance it all for just one percent interest. It’s almost like free money. My electric bills average around $310 a month, and I thought this would be a good way to save money in the long run. What do you think? MICHAEL DEAR MICHAEL, If you have to finance the project, my answer is no. My guess is the

break-even analysis you’re trying to give me is the sales pitch your solar panel company gave you. That’s how they sell solar panels, but it doesn’t justify going into debt. You told me you have around $80,000 in savings right now. Why not just write a check? Let me ask you a question. What if you could borrow $10 million at one percent interest and put it in the stock market? Would you do that? Of course, not. It would be way too risky, right? Basically, we’re talking about the same kind of thing. I made you feel the risk by scaling things up in my scenario. You’re not feeling the risk right now because we’re talking about $27,000 instead of millions. This move wouldn’t bankrupt you, but wealthy people don’t do the kind of thing you’re talking about. Either pull the money out of your savings account and buy the panels, or don’t buy them at all! —DAVE DEAR DAVE, I make $48,000 a year, and I have $35,000 in credit card debt. I owe

$25,000 on my home, and I was thinking about taking out a loan against my house to pay off the credit cards. Is this a good idea? MIKE DEAR MIKE, I would never advise anything like this, unless it’s to avoid bankruptcy. Here’s the problem with that kind of plan. Most people who do that kind of thing don’t change their financial habits. In fact, they end up with a new mortgage and new credit card debt somewhere down the line. You need to start building a track record of paying off debt. Cut up the credit cards, slash your spending, and start living on a tight, written, monthly budget. Prove to yourself that you’re not going to take out a mortgage and turn around and run up a bunch of new credit cards. I want to see you not take on any new debt and reduce that $35,000 credit card bill dramatically over the next six months. If you can knock out half of it in a year, you can take care of the other half in another year or less. Then, you

wouldn’t need a second mortgage! —DAVE * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WF3 PLAINTIFF Vs. David C. Thollander; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014CH 000319 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 5/6/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on September 28, 2017 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 09-08-209-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4917 Stanley Avenue 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 14-14-02910. I3058627 Published 8/16, 8/23, 8/30

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COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-08-209-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4917 Stanley Avenue 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).

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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 14-14-02910. I3058627 Published 8/16, 8/23, 8/30

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Legislative Update from David Olsen SCHOOL FUNDING DEBATE CONTINUES IN SPRINGFIELD In response to the Senate’s August 13 vote to override Governor Rauner’s amendatory veto of SB 01, members of the House of Representatives were called to the Capitol on Wednesday, August 16. But rather than bring SB 01 to the House floor for any type of vote, leading Democrats engaged in political games and ultimately admitted the bill would not be called. House members left Springfield that day with no agreed path forward for funding Illinois’ 852 school districts for the school year that is just starting. Upon adjournment for the day, I expressed my disappointment with the lack of progress: “The political posturing that took place in Springfield today was in no one’s best interest, especially the families that are counting on us to do our jobs and fund their kids’ schools. We spent time on political theatre and on fake votes, but the truth is, both SB 01 and the Governor’s amendatory veto changes are both dead. Neither SB 01 nor the amendatory veto have the supermajority support needed to pass in the General Assembly. The ultimate school funding solution will be contained in a different piece of negotiated legislation. The only real solution involves true compromise, and I am encouraged to know that the leaders are returning to the negotiation table. I hope their discussions bring agreement on a school funding plan that is

fair and equitable for all K-12 students in Illinois. “The four legislative leaders met on Friday to discuss a possible compromise that will allow state aid to flow to schools without further delay. They plan to meet again on Tuesday, and I am hopeful their efforts will find the needed compromise to resolve the school funding issue.” REPRESENTATIVE OLSEN JOINS GOVERNOR FOR SIGNING It’s no secret that a great number of Illinoisans are fleeing the state due to the crushing tax burden. In fact, I hear almost daily from constituents who are desperate for property tax relief. On Monday, August 14, I was proud to stand with Governor Bruce Rauner, Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in DuPage County as the Governor signed into law a bill that makes it easier for units of government to consolidate or dissolve. By simplifying the process through which consolidation can occur, unnecessary or duplicative layers of government can be eliminated and the burden on taxpayers can be reduced. Illinois currently has more than 7,000 individual units of government, which is about 1,000 more units than any other state in the nation. SB03 helps reduce the number of units of government and thus save taxpayers money in three key ways: Expands a successful DuPage County consolidation model statewide allows for the dissolution of coterminous townships and provides townships with a

CALENDAR AUGUST 25 Summer Nights Classic Car Show. 6-9 p.m. Corvettes All Classic

Cars welcome on Main from Maple to Franklin; weekly featured cars on Curtiss must be pre-1985. Trophy awarded weekly. Band: Another Pint (Irish and pop covers). No Classic Car Show parking before 5 p.m.

AUGUST 26 Downtown Downers Grove Market. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Main Street Train Station. Fresh produce, breads, flowers and other wares.

AUGUST 25 & 26 Zoo Brew 2017. 4-9 p.m. (VIP)

and 5-9 p.m. (general admission. Brookfield Zoo. Tickets cost $55 for general admission, which includes

process for consolidation Many of the provisions included in SB03 were recommendations included in final report of the Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force of 2015, which sought to remove obstacles to consolidation and provide clear and modernized standards for consolidation. There remain further steps to take to help taxpayers, and I look forward to continued bipartisan collaboration on this issue. The provisions of SB 03 will take effect on January 1, 2018. STILL TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN OLSEN LEGISLATIVE SURVEY 2017_survey_button_red.jpgResponses to my 2017 legislative survey are beginning to arrive at my office, and I am enjoying reading about the issues that are important to my constituents. There is still time to share your input and opinions with me by participating in my short survey. A paper version of the survey should have arrived in 81st District mailboxes as part of my End of Session report, but a digital version is also available on my web site. Click here to get started! REP. OLSEN STANDS IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING TERRORISM IN CHARLOTTESVILLE In response to the recent violence in Charlottesville, VA that left one person dead and several others injured, members of the House of Representatives stood together on August 16 to unanimously approve a House Resolution condemning violence and hate. HR 569 repudiates and con-

demns white supremacists, neoNazis, the Ku Klux Klan, and any other group that espouses hate and seeks to undermine the ideals of Illinois and the nation. The resolution also condemns the acts of violence in Charlottesville as domestic terrorism. During the floor discussion of the resolution, I spoke about how we need to stand together against violence, hate and intolerance, and how we should use the horrific events in Charlottesville as an example of why we must build bridges to defeat evil in our country. Click here to watch my floor comments. Last Monday, I stood arm-inarm with hundreds of people from all walks of life at a Naperville vigil to remember the victims of the acts of domestic terrorism in Charlottesville. We were united by our commitment to inclusiveness and tolerance, and as a bulwark against hate, bigotry, and racism. GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL CO-SPONSORED BY OLSEN THAT REMOVING STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS Legislation I co-sponsored that removes the statute of limitations for prosecution of felony sex crimes against minors was signed into law by Governor Bruce Rauner on August 11. When a child is exploited through an act of sexual assault or abuse, there should not be any limitations that would hinder the prosecution of the perpetrator. Law enforcement must have every tool at their disposal, and lifting the statute of limitations for these heinous crimes removes a hurdle that has allowed some offenders to escape prosecution. SB 189, signed into law as Public

Act 100-0080, provides that when the victim is under 18 years of age at the time of the offense, a prosecution for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, or criminal sexual abuse may be commenced at any time. Under previous laws, many cases held a 10-year or 20year statute of limitation for prosecution. The provisions of the new law take effect immediately. MOBILE OFFICE HOURS CONTINUE TO DRAW INTEREST IN 81ST DISTRICT Thank you to everyone who came out to my August mobile office hours in Darien last week. I enjoyed meeting and talking to many constituents who found the Darien location to be convenient. I appreciated the input and suggestions that were shared at the event. Additional mobile office hours are added regularly to my schedule. Visit www.repolsen.com to find a location near you. FREE COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS CONTINUE IN 81ST DISTRICT In addition to my mobile office hours events, I have some exciting outreach events planned for the citizens I represent. Mark your calendars for these upcoming activities: Understanding & Appealing Your Property Tax Bill: Saturday, September 9, 10 a.m.-noon, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove Veterans Resource Fair: Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post 80, 4000 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove.

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free parking, all-day admission to the zoo, admission to the zoo brew tent and beer 3 oz. samples of more than 80 beers. VIP tickets cost $85 and include everything with general admission as well as special access, food and a visit with animal ambassadors.

AUGUST 25–26 3rd Annual Community Park Campout in Lisle. 6 p.m.–8 a.m. at

Community Park South Shelter off Short Street. This overnight campout will be a night of family fun including a nature walk, s’mores, games and crafts. Grab your camping gear and get ready for an evening under the stars in Community Park. Phone: 630964-3410. lisleparkdistrict.org

AUGUST 29 Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m.

at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Downers Grove. One Foot in the Groove (rock).Visitors may bring: lawn chairs and blankets, outside food and outside non-alcoholic beverages. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be no more than six feet in length.

SEPTEMBER 1-4 Last Fling. Friday-Monday at Jack-

son Ave. And Eagle St., Naperville. The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend in and around Downtwon Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attrac-

tions for all ages to enjoy including: national and local musicians on two stages, Family Fun Land, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo and a few running events. lastfling.org

SEPTEMBER 2 Lemont Heritage Fest. 3 -11 p.m.

Downtown Historic Lemont, Main St., Lemont. Now in its 27th year, Heritage Fest continues to provide an enjoyable celebration for residents, local businesses, and visitors alike with great music, wonderful food, amazing family fun, and best of all, most activities are free. Lemont Fireman’s Association 67th Annual Keepataw Parade. Heritage Fest immediately follows the parade. lemont.il.us.

SEPTEMBER 5 Lemont Artisan Market. 4-7 p.m.

at Lemont Township Community Center, 16300 Alba Street, Lemont. Weekly market featuring local farmers and their produce as well as other consumables, handcrafted items, personal gifts and wellness booths. lemontchamber.com

SEPTEMBER 9 Disc Golf Night Outing. 8-9:30

p.m. Castaldo Park, Disc Golf Course. Fee: $15. Each player will play 9 holes with 6 LED lights for their discs. Pins will be lit up by glowsticks. After playing 9 holes, we’ll have some fun with a closest to the pin contest with prizes. Pre-register online or register in-person the day of the event.

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