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Junior says goodbye

Dale Dale Earnhardt Earnhardt Jr. Jr. races races for for the the final final time time at at Joliet’s Joliet’s Chicagoland Chicagoland Speedway Speedway

Plus, Plus, NASCAR NASCAR playoff playoff preview preview PHOTO BY RUSTY JARRETT/GETTY IMAGES

Can Dale Earnhardt Jr. replicate his 2005 win at Chicagoland Speedway in his race in Joliet?

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In the first season under the new points system, Martin Truex Jr. took full advantage as he 0enters the playoffs as the top seed. He tied all drivers with four wins, which hold a value of worth five playoffs points apiece, and he’s won a series-best 18 stages - worth one playoff point each. He is also the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 2017 Regular Season Champion. Winning the regular-season title adds an additional 15 playoff points. Truex looked to have another win secured at Richmond Saturday night, but a caution with four laps remaining allowed Kyle Larson to grab his fourth win of the season and lock up second place in the playoff format. “Our Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota was the class of the field by far,” Truex said. “(It is) very disappointing on the way the race ended for us. I’m not really happy about what happened. It spoiled a dominating performance again by our team. It’s just a shame we got

beat out of the pits. Our car was never good on restarts all night long so we were kind of a sitting duck out there.” Despite the loss in the final race of the regular season, Truez is still happy to be ahead of Larson overall as he looks to be the first-ever Cup champion from Furniture Row Racing. “Obviously I think it’s a good thing that we have (playoff points), and I think we could have used them last year with the way the playoffs worked out for us,” Truex said. “We need to focus on running as strong as we possibly can and keep the momentum going that we’ve had lately. Cars have been just lightning fast and teams have been doing a great job. We’ve got a few little things to work on, but all in all, I feel like we’re definitely one of the strongest teams. Hopefully we can just continue to perform at the level we’re capable of, and we don’t need those bonus points, but it’s going to be nice to have them, that’s for sure.” Under the new points system, all drivers’ points will be reset to 2000, with those in the playoffs having bonus points for the regular sea-

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The field is set for the 2017 NASCAR Playoffs, which open Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. son tacked on to that total. It will be the same as in the old Chase format, where the bottom four drivers will be eliminated after three races until only four drivers remain at Homestead in Miami. While a win still trumps all and locks you into the next round, the difference this season is Playoff points earned for race wins or for leading at the end of Stage 1 or

Stage 2 now will carry over roundby-round if a driver continues advancing. It’s not just for the first round any more. Additionally, drivers can build off and add to those bonus points. So if a driver has 70 playoff points heading into the postseason, and then wins the playoff opener (fivepoint bonus), they would advance to the next round and carry 75 ad-

ditional points - or more, depending on the results over the next two races in the round. This counts in every advancement except leading into Miami. For the final race of the season, the top four drivers will have points set equally and the first driver of the four across the finish line will be the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

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DGN student finalist in international harp competition Downers Grove North student Catherine Ramsey will travel to Mexico as a finalist in the country’s International Harp Competition. Downers Grove North High School student Catherine Ramsey was selected as a finalist in the Mexico International Harp Competition and Festival, to be held in Mexico City the week of November 10. Held every three years, youth from around the world compete and are judged by prominent figures in the international harp field. Ramsey is a sophomore at DGN, and member of District 99 Symphonic Orchestra and the Naperville Youth Symphony Orchestra. “Attending the Festival is an incredible honor for Catherine, and a tremendous opportunity to continue her artistic development,” says North High Fine Arts Department Chair Brayer Teague. “She’ll be sur-

rounded and inspired by the most talented instructors and peers from across the globe during this oncein-a-lifetime trip.” Ramsey was selected from video audition as one of nine finalists in the Intermediate 1 Division, which includes student musicians from the U.S., Canada, Columbia, Croatia and Mexico. Guest artists from Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, France, Mexico and Russia will be present at the festival serving as judges and master class instructors. The mission of the Festival is to develop artistic development of excellence. For more information about the Festival, please visit http://www. mexihcf.com/en/.

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DOWNERS GROVE LIBRARY BOARD

Trustee dismissed over comments Officials decided to remove Art Jaros from board after expressing views disapproving of LGBTQ individuals, people of color at recent public meeting BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The Downers Grove Village Council took action Sept. 5 to remove a member of the Village’s library board after coming under fire recently for using a public meeting to air his views: disapproving of individuals who identify as LGBTQ or people of color. In a 6-0 vote, Downers Grove officials decided to remove Art Jaros from his seat as trustee. Commissioner William Waldack was absent. The council’s action was met by a host of constituents who sought to express their views during the public comments section. Joel Stava, of Westmont, said he is in the process of purchasing and building on property in Downers Grove and felt compelled to share his thoughts on the council’s decision. “My goal is two-fold: to make sure that you know there are real impacts to ignoring or opposing community diversity efforts, and

two—which is hopefully a shared goal—to ensure that all members of the community, including my family, friends and those I hold dear, will be represented and welcomed by our leadership here,” he said. Stava urged elected officials— current and future—to appoint board members who represent and understand the diversity present in the Village. “Part of the reason we chose Downers [Grove]—my wife and I—is for the nostalgia I feel for the place that I love, but part of it is because we see it as a place that’s welcoming [and] where there’s community,” he said. “ My family friends here—new and old—are thoughtful, empathetic and kind people.” David Haugen, of Downers Grove, said he supports the action of the council. “I firmly believe that a member of a public commission [or] council needs to be fundamentally in agreement with the mission of the organization that they are supporting,” he said.

“I firmly believe that a member of a public commission [or] council needs to be fundamentally in agreement with the mission of the organization that they are supporting.” DAVID HAUGEN, OF DOWNERS GROVE

Mayor Martin Tully took a moment to discuss the process of appointing elected officials to serve as representative members of the community. “In the six-and-half years I’ve been mayor I’ve appointed and re-appointed probably around 212 people, and most people probably don’t even know what our boards and commissions are, but if you look at them, we’re already pretty far along in meeting the goal,” he said. “Again, I think all of us would look at our boards and commissions generally and think that we could always do better, but I think we’re doing pretty well in terms of representation of the makeup of the community.” David Diehl, also of Downers Grove, said the council’s decision serves as evidence of their leader-

ship. “I would ask in the days, weeks, months and years ahead that you continue to exercise leadership and make our community a better place,” he said. Jeanette Ward, a board member of School District U-46 Board of Education, disagreed. “I find it ironic that you in this room speak of tolerance and yet you just dismissed someone because you were intolerant of their opinion,” she said. Ward stressed that her views do not necessarily represent the school board she serves on. “I’d like to point out the irony of a library, which is supposed to support diverse opinions, firing someone over his diverse opinion,” she said. “There is one thing that one side of this argument cannot abide, and that is diversity of thought, which is the most important kind of diversity.” Art Jaros’ wife, Claire, shared that sentiment. “The action you’ve taken this evening implies you cannot tolerate someone who disagrees with you, instead of learning to accept tolerance of others,” she said. “Diversity exists on both sides of the aisle.” Jaros added that people should not have to comprise their convic-

tions to be compassionate. “Art Jaros is a very unique individual,” she said. “I’ve been married to him for almost 37 years. [He] is compassionate about his beliefs. You may agree with him [or] you may not agree with him at all, but have you learned to accept his diversity?” Lisa Scott, of Downers Grove, said the matter at hand rings close to home for her. “I’m the mother of an LGBTQ child,” she said. “We moved here from Chicago when she was only one, and she is now a young adult. She’s in college; she’s a National Merit Scholar; she’s a State Farm Scholar with a perfect 4.0 [gradepoint average] at college.” Scott said she admires her daughter’s bravery to come out and went on to applaud the administration at Downers Grove North High School for supporting her child. “My child was fully supported there, and the administration was terrific,” she said. “I wish I could also say the same for the population at large. There is hate in our community, and it’s ugly.” Scott added, “Mayor Tully, I implore you to appoint a library trustee who is appreciative of the diversity in Downers Grove [and] will promote an inclusive library environment for the benefit of all.”

VILLAGE NEWS >> DOWNERS GROVE

Tully will seek DuPage County seat Due to local term limits, Tully is unable to continue as mayor Martin T. Tully, two-term mayor of the Village of Downers Grove, announced last week that he will seek election to the DuPage County Board in the 2018 primary and general election, hoping to serve the residents of District 3, which includes all or parts of Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Lemont, Naperville, Westmont,

Willowbrook, and Woodridge. Due to local term limits, Tully is unable to continue as mayor but wishes to continue in public service to residents of the area. If elected, Tully plans to share the strategies for good financial stewardship and economic success that he implemented in Downers Grove with the residents of District 3 and DuPage County. During his

term as mayor, his local community has enjoyed the highest bond rating from Standard & Poors, a fire department with an ISO Class 1 rating, and a police department with a top CALEA rating, putting them both in the top 1 percent of the nation. Yet, Downers Grove has not increased its property tax levy for operations in six years and has actually reduced its employee headcount. “Through a combination of continual innovation, lean practices, intensive economic development, and collaboration and

consolidation, we have proven that quality key services can effectively be delivered to residents without raising property taxes,” Mayor Tully said. “The communities of District 3 deserve – and should demand – well experienced and proven representation on the DuPage County Board,” he continued. As the recipient of the DuPage Mayors and Manager’s 2015 “Governmental Leader of the Year Award,” Martin Tully said he looks forward to engaging with his neighboring communities leading up to the primary election on March 20, 2017.

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Beware of flood-damaged cars caused by Hurricane Harvey Secretary of State’s office will screen title applications from areas impacted by the ﬂooding Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers looking to purchase used vehicles to beware of flooddamaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. In an effort to protect Illinois consumers, White has instructed his office to closely monitor title applications involving potential flood vehicles from the hurricane. The Secretary of State’s office will screen title applications from areas impacted by the flooding to determine if vehicles are registered in a flood county. White is requiring the applicants for

those titles to submit a Hurricane Disclosure Statement to obtain a clean Illinois title. The statement must be signed by the registered owner of the vehicle and the insurance agent must verify that no flood claim was filed for the vehicle at the time of the hurricane. Any applicant unable or unwilling to supply the signed form will receive an Illinois Flood title only. “We are taking every step possible to ensure that flood damaged vehicles from Hurricane Harvey do not receive clean titles in Illinois,” White said. “In addition to the extra scrutiny these vehicles receive from my office, we are providing a link on our website at www. cyberdriveillinois.com to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s database of known hurricane damaged vehicles that consumers may check themselves.” Media reports indicate that as many as 500,000 vehicles may be affected by

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Tickets on sale for landmarked house tour The Friends of the Edwards House announced that tickets are now on sale for the Second Annual Downers Grove Landmarked House Tour; the inaugural edition received rave reviews from those who participated last year. Visitors are invited to tour four historic landmarked homes in Downers Grove and learn about their history,

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Three DGN teachers receive national scholarships, attend summer programs Caption: North High Social Studies teachers Amy WlodekHolland, Dennis Rogala and Melissa Wostratzky each won a competitive scholarship to attend national institute programs over the summer. Downers Grove North High School Social Studies Teachers Dennis (D.J.) Rogala, Amy Wlodek-Holland and Melissa Wostratzky each won a competitive scholarship and attended national institute programs this summer. Amy Wlodek-Holland received a scholarship to attend the 2017 Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Virginia. During her six-day session led by a master teacher, she and 25 teachers from across the country explored Colonial Williamsburg, engaged in interactive activities, and debated how historical events shapes the American identity. “I walked away with so many new ideas to incorporate into the classroom, in particular for fostering civic awareness among our students,” says Wlodek-Holland. “The experience renewed my enthusiasm for topics I’ve been teaching for 15 years!” Dennis (D.J.) Rogala traveled on a scholarship to Philadelphia, where he attended the National Constitution Cen-

ter’s “Interactive Constitution,” a week-long program with teachers from across the country. The program included lectures, demonstrations and historic site visits, as well as workshops to make content nonpartisan and relevant to learners. He also studied the history of the Supreme Court, and “mock argued” in front of a federal appellate judge. “She ripped me apart, and it was great!” he says of the experience. Melissa Wostratzky was awarded a scholarship to attend the Chicago Architecture Foundation workshop, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Teachers from across the U.S. attended the workshop, “The American Skyscraper: Transforming Chicago and the Nation.” “I learned that many architectural firms in Chicago pursue business in China, and incorporate bamboo and dragons into their designs, which delights the Chinese people,” she shares. “This reinforced to me how math and science are of course important in the workforce, but so is having cultural awareness and competency.” “These teachers dispel the myth that teachers have the summers off,” says Janice Schwarze, principal of DGN. “These three teachers are a wonderful example of how our teachers use their time in the summer to gain new knowledge to bring back to the classroom.” For more information about District 99 and its schools, please visit www.csd99.org.

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STATE NEWS

Legislation cracking down on hate crimes now law ‘Hate has no place in our country and those who commit these horrific crimes must be brought to justice’ Legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increases penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes was recently signed into law. “Hate has no place in our country and those who commit these horrific crimes must be brought

to justice,” Walsh said. “This legislation will ensure our religious centers are protected and makes it easier for victims of hate crimes to receive financial compensation.” Responding to incidents of vandalism and racist graffiti targeting houses of worship throughout Illinois, Walsh helped pass House Bill 2390 to allow police and prosecu-

tors the ability to charge criminals who target religious institutes with a hate crime. This measure also requires community service ordered following a conviction must be performed in the county where the offender was convicted of the crime. Individuals convicted of committing hate crimes must attend in-person educational classes focused on discouraging hate crimes against the targeted group. House Bill 2390 also gives judges the ability to determine a fair financial amount based on the severity

of the crime and damages suffered by the victim or house of worship. Parents and legal guardians would also be financially responsible for crimes committed by minors Walsh also recently cosponsored House Resolution 569, which condemns 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. It also mourns the death of Heather Heyer who was killed when a white supremacist drove his car into a

group of people protesting against hate and the deaths of Virginia state troopers Lt. H. Jay Cullen and Trooper Berke M. M. Bates, whose helicopter crashed in the area. “We are not born with hate in our hearts, we learn it, and the only way to eliminate hate is by increasing education and awareness,” Walsh said. “This measure will require those convicted of hate crimes to attend education classes about the group they targeted in the hopes of helping eliminate their hateful views.”

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Your energy levels will improve faster than you can say zip-a-dee-do-dah. You have an imaginative viewpoint that helps you perform creative projects, as well as your job, with enthusiasm in the week ahead.

GEMINI

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

Your words may be more impactful on others than you realize. Just be sure that you tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth as this week unfolds. Someone may be somewhat suspicious of your motives.

LEO

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

You prefer to be seen as a paragon of political correctness. Because you are too busy examining other people’s faults, however, you may overlook your own. Honor your obligations and act responsibly this week.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Pay attention to what other people do, but do your own thing. In the week ahead you could have better things to do to fill up your time than to tag along. Be sure to answer emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Plan your work and work your plan. Take responsibility for your own actions, since a busy schedule leaves little time to oversee others. Don’t begin any major new undertaking until the end of the week.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Control yourself and avoid controversies. In the week to come someone might offer to take some responsibilities off your hands. Don’t consider this to be an affront to your abilities or doubts about your competence.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

Swear on it. Ambition may be your life, your whole life and nothing but your life, at least during the first half of the week. Your logical approach to financial matters can be helpful to your handling of joint asserts.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

Mark your place. Final decisions should be put on hold until the end of the week. You will be better off if you suspend a crucial decision until the timing is better. If you decide that it is best to wait others will agree.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Start the week off by getting your closets organized or the receipts filed away. You could be more concerned with thrift and economy than sharing off your assets. Treat family members with respect in the week to come.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Your inspiring ideas could bring people together and break a stalemate. Someone close may be riveted on financial security and material success in the week ahead. Look the other way if people seem quarrelsome.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

You could be challenged to discuss something that you prefer to keep under your hat. You must share information to preserve someone’s trust in the week ahead, but may find that this creates a serious conflict.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You may feel the boss is looking over your shoulder or that the rules are difficult to comply with in the coming week. If you exert some effort your work will be seen in the best light and things will turn out favorably.

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DANGER Benet quickly disposed of any idea that the Hurricane’s would cause harm in Lisle, moves to 2-1

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While hurricanes are bringing danger to Texas, Louisiana and Florida, the Hurricanes of Marian Central Catholic could hardly muster a breeze in a 27-0 loss to the host Benet Academy. A week ago, Benet got off to a slow start in an East Suburban Catholic Conference lost to Niles Notre Dame in front of its home crowd. The Redwings knew if they wanted to open the season 2-1 instead of 1-2, they would need to establish momentum early on against a Marian Central Catholic team that came in undefeated and ranked No. 3 in Class 5A by EdgyTim.com. However, not even Bent coach Pat New could have expected the start it had. The Redwings scored on their first possession was a 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive that end-

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ed on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Matt Boyle to Ben Cooney. On Marian’s first offensive possession, Connor Reid jumped a route and took the ball 18-yards in for the score to give Benet a 14-0 lead. It would be the first of five interceptions for the Redwing defenders on the night. “Our defensive line got good push on the quarterback and forced him to throw it really early and I was able to undercut the route and score,” said Reid, who had a pair of interceptions on the night. “(The quick 14-0 lead) really helped the momentum. Especially coming off a loss, we really wanted to take it to them and that really set the tone. This conference never gets easier.” A Michael Wymer blocked punt then led to a Victor Karam field goal, giving Benet a 17-0 lead less than seven minutes into the contest.

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POINTS IN THE FIRST 7 MINUTES OF THE GAME

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Matt Boyle had a passing and rushing touchdown in Benet’s 27-0 win over Marian Central Catholic.

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Turtles to invade Chicagoland Speedway Darrell “Bubba” Wallace will join the lineup for Nickelodeon’s upcoming Tales of the Turtles 400 race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, driving the No. 98 Nickelodeon Slime Ford in the NASCAR XFINITY race for Biagi DenBeste Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM). Wallace competed in the RPM No. 43 Ford in four Monster Energy Series races this year filling in for the injured Aric Almirola, where he tallied two Top-15 finishes. Wallace found Victory Lane this season in the Camping World Truck Series at Michigan International Speedway in his first Truck Series race since 2014, giving the Alabama native six wins in his Truck Series career. A NASCAR XFINITY Series veteran, Wallace has 84 starts in the series and was on a roll of sixth-place finishes earlier this season in the No. 6 Ford. “I’m really glad to get back be-

hind the wheel of a race car,” said Wallace. “Chicago has always been a decent track for me where I’ve had some good finishes. I’m excited to get back in the XFINITY Series in a Ford Mustang. With the history with Biagi DenBeste Racing and RPM, we should have some good speed. It’s really cool to be pair with Nickelodeon. We’ve formed a great relationship over the past three years, and we’re able to do these one off races to attract the youth to the sport. With such a cool looking car this weekend, I think we’ll do just that.” Also driving a TMNT themed car in the Xfinity race will be Matt Tiftt, who will have “Lone Rat and Cub” on his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota and Daniel Suárez will drive the No. 19 ARRIS/TMNT Michelangelo Toyota Camry. Nickelodeon is the entitlement sponsor of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race

on Sunday, Sept. 17, dubbed the Tales of the Turtles 400. In the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Matt DiBenedetto will carry the “Samurai” paint scheme on his Go Fas Racing Ford and Jeffrey Earnhardt will have “BeBop” and “Rocksteady” on his Circle Sport Chevy. Danica Patrick will drive the No. 10 April O’Neil/Nature’s Bakery Chevrolet, Regan Smith the No. 7 Nikko RC/TMNT Raphael, Michael McDowell the No. 95 Thrivent Financial/TMNT Donatello Chevrolet, David Ragan the No. 23 Jewel-Osco/TMNT Leonardo Toyota and Joey Gase the No. 32 TMNT Rocksteady Chevrolet In the Camping World Truck Series, John Hunter Nemechek will have “Undead Shredder” on his NEMCO Motorsports Chevy, while Jennifer Jo Cobb will carry “Rebel Road” on her JJC Chevy The TMNT experience is not

only on the track as Greg Cipes, the actor who voices Michelangelo, will participate in the weekend festivities, greet fans and serve as a pre-race dignitiary. During the Tales of the Turtles 400 race weekend, fans can enjoy fun family activities in Champions’ Park. The area will feature appearances from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles costumed characters, a SpongeBob SquarePants display and more. The Tales of the Turtle 400 trophy will be on display at the track throughout the weekend. The winning designers were chosen through the Good Day for Play art competition held this past summer. The attendees and celebrity judges ended in a tie, selecting Chicago street artists Tubsz and Max Sansing to codesign the trophy. Artist E. LEE will have his work featured on a trackside billboard.

Special fan merchandise is available for the Tales of the Turtles 400 event and features fun, bright colors and the race logo. A range of T-shirts and hats will be available for fans of all ages, including youth, toddler and adult sizes, as well as lanyards, magnets, can coolers and even a bib for the youngest “Dudes” and Turtle fans. The fan apparel and novelty items showcasing “Turtle Power” are available at the Fan Zone merchandise area and on the NASCAR.com Superstore. This weekend marks the second partnership for Chicagoland Speedway and Nickelodeon, who last year partnered to bring fans the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 race which featured art created by renowned artist Hebru Brantley. This is the seventh consecutive, and final, year Chicagoland Speedway will kick off the Playoffs for the MONSTER Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

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NEVER FROM PAGE 7 “That set the tone for the game,” said Benet coach Pat New. “That was exciting. Especially after last week, we had such a hard time getting started, so it was great to get out of the blocks tonight.” Wymer had one of the five Benet picks, while Cooney, who had eight interceptions last year, also had a pair of interceptions in the game. “Once we were up 14 and 17, we knew they had to start to throw the ball and our D-Line started to get good push and forcing bad throws and the ball ended up right where we wanted it,” Cooney said. Cooney is on the field a lot this season, as he is contributing on offense this season and had the opening touchdown catch, as well as a returner in the kicking game. “It is really fun. I like playing offense a lot,” he said. “It can get tiring at times and when I can get that one play off for a breather, it’s nice, but I like being out there.” Boyle added a 22-yard touchdown run before the half to give Benet a 24-0 lead at the break. While the defense held tight in the second half, the offense

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM mustered only one more Karam field goal. “The defense was spectacular tonight and that is what we expect from those guys – to step up and play fast and physical and they did,” New said. “I think the second half was a little sloppy and we need to do a better job at that, but last week, we competed hard in the second half, so I think the score had something to with that tonight.” The shutout was the first for Benet since September 12, 2014 when it blanked Notre Dame 23-0 – again in week 3 of the season. New said, however, that the team’s potential is not even where it can be. “It is all about keeping guys focused on how we are compared to our potential and not what the scoreboard says,” he said. “I think that is our job as coaches to make sure we reach that potential.” Cooney agrees with his coach. “We have a really young defense, so there is still plenty of room for improvement,” he said. “By the end of the year, we think we can be really tough.” Benet now hosts St. Viator (2-1), who defeated Chicago Heights Marian Catholic 51-14.

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Should you give a child a pre-paid debit card? Teach your children how to work, give, save and spend wisely DEAR DAVE, I’ve seen lots of companies marketing pre-paid debit cards for kids. They seem to position them as a way parents can set spending limits for their children. Do you think these are a good idea? It seems to me they are just a form of conditioning to get kids to rely on cards. KEITH DEAR KEITH, I agree with your assessment. I don’t recommend pre-paid debit cards for children, except in very unusual situations. Let’s say your kid was going on a trip, and you wanted him or her to have something in their pocket for limited access to cash. But if they’re old enough and responsible enough, I’d rather them have a traditional debit card attached to their own account. What I really want parents to do is teach their children how to work, give, save and spend wisely. It’s all about teaching your children to become good adults, and handling money is part of the equation. How does that apply to something like a pre-paid debit card for a kid? For the child, they’re looking at it like mom and dad are an ATM. They don’t equate it with real money unless they put their cash into the card. I suggest helping them open a checking account with a debit card attached around age 15 or 16, provided you have taught them – and they have demonstrated – wise money management practices up to that point. Teach them to reconcile and balance the account, and walk with them when they do this so they don’t slip into the idea a debit card is some magical portal to free money! —DAVE DEAR DAVE, I’ll be getting married in a few months, and I just finished reading some of your books. You make a lot of sense, but now

do you feel about this?

I’m wondering if I need to talk to my fiancée about postponing the wedding until I pay off all my debt. How

NICK DEAR NICK, First, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I admire your desire to get out of debt and take control of your finances, but you’re talking about marrying the woman you love. You do not have to be debt-free to get married. If you guys are on the same page when it comes to money, and you’re both willing to work together on paying off any debt after you’re married, there’s no reason to postpone the wedding.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-1, PLAINTIFF, VS. DEAN NICHOLAS A/K/A DEAN P. NICHOLAS; CELESTE NICHOLAS A/K/A CELESTE J. NICHOLAS; U.S. BANK N.A.; SEVEN BRIDGES ESTATES HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION ; HITACHI CAPITAL AMERICA CORP ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 14 CH 2027 6421 BOBBY JONES LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on May 19, 2016, Sheriff of DuPage County will on October 19, 2017, 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 DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO.08-22-203-025 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6421 BOBBY JONES LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $564,541.88. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 10047 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3060627 Published 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-1, PLAINTIFF, VS. DEAN NICHOLAS A/K/A DEAN P. NICHOLAS; CELESTE NICHOLAS A/K/A CELESTE J. NICHOLAS; U.S. BANK N.A.; SEVEN BRIDGES ESTATES HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION ; HITACHI CAPITAL AMERICA CORP ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 14 CH 2027 6421 BOBBY JONES LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on May 19, 2016, Sheriff of DuPage County will on October 19, 2017, 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 DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 160 IN SEVEN BRIDGES ESTATES UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1989 AS DOCUMENT R89-119394, WITH CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JANUARY 4, 1990 AS DOCUMENT R90001343 AND APRIL 5, 1990 AS DOCUMENT R90-040732, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO.08-22-203-025 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6421 BOBBY JONES LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $564,541.88. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 10047 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3060627 Published 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 16 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.

Downers Grove Township Electronics Recycling. 8 a.m.- Noon, at

the Highway Garage, 318 East Quincy St., Westmont. Audio and video cassettes and CDs will no longer be accepted. Prices for recycling TV/ Monitors and coupon purchases can be obtained by going to AVA’s website at avarecycling.com and clicking on the municipal box on the top left portion of the screen.

SEPTEMBER 16 and 17 33rd Annual Lisle Depot Days. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, at The Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School Street, Lisle. Free oldfashioned fun for the whole family includes Miller’s Petting Farm, and hayrides, as well as historic activities and pioneer demonstrations. villageoflisle.org/262/Depot-Days

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, at 175 W.

Jackson, Naperville. The Naperville Art League proudly announces the 31st Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, a juried art exhibition and sale, which is held along the Naperville Riverwalk on Main and Jackson streets. The public is invited to experience an explosion of artwork from some of the country’s best artists.

Downtown Downers Grove Oktoberfest. Education Founda-

tion of Downers Grove District 58 will host its fourth annual German-style Oktoberfest family festival on Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 17 from noon to 8 p.m. This fundraiser celebrates the approaching fall season, while raising money to support District 58 schools. Oktoberfest is located in Downtown Downers Grove’s Forest Parking Lot at Burlington Avenue, between Forest Avenue and Main Street.

SEPTEMBER 23 Paper shredding for Special Olympics. 9 a.m.-Noon at

Westmont Police Department, 500 N. Cass Ave. The Westmont Police Department, partnering with local business Docu-Shred, is hosting a paper shredding event to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The Police Department is asking for a donation of $5 per box and/or container of paper. Please remove all plastic materials. For more information, contact Docu-Shred, Inc., 630-986-5411.

23rd Annual Native American Pow Wow.11 a.m. - 10 p.m. at

Naper Settlement. 523 S. Webster Street, Naperville. Enjoy dancing, drumming, cultural demonstrations, art and craft vendors, food vendors, raffles, children’s craft, tipi and much more. Grand entry of dancers at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Special Veteran’s honoring at early grand entries. Discount tickets available online until September 15. harvestpowwow.com

COD Food Truck Rally & Sunset 5K. 2-7 p.m. at College of DuPage.

Featuring a lineup of 18 Food Trucks, free Touch-A-Truck and Kid Zone,

100-Yard Youth Dash and a CARA and USATF certified paved 5K course around campus. All proceeds from this event will benefit COD student scholarships. COD is proud to announce that each high school district served by College of DuPage will have a dedicated scholarship for their graduates who attend COD. At the time of 5K or Youth Dash registration, participants can designate the district that will receive the funds.

SEPTEMBER 23 and 24 Passport to Europe Festival. 7

a.m. to sunset, Saturday and Sunday, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Treat your senses to live music ranging from Spanish flamenco to Polish polkas and Italian jazz. Marvel at dances from Ireland, Germany, and Greece. Try your hand at hurling, an Irish sport, enjoy authentic European cuisine, and take a hike to enjoy our European tree and plant collections. Passport Europe Festival is free with Arboretum admission. mortonarb.org/events.

SEPTEMBER 23-30 10th Annual Naperville Independent Film Festival. Saturday-

Sunday at Hollywood Palms, 352 S. Illinois Rte. 59, Naperville. See the work of independent filmmakers worldwide featuring short stories, student produced film, animation, documentaries and screenplays. Participate in workshops and discussions.naperfilmfest.org

SEPTEMBER 24 • Wo o d r i d g e Indian Summer Festival. 12-5

p.m. at Castaldo Park, Woodridge. Bring your entire family out for the 26th Annual Indian Summer Festival. Enjoy a bike ride or walk through the Woodridge Park District’s parks while participating in family events and eating a variety of food. Bring along clothes to make your own scarecrow - we supply the hay! For more information call the Park District at (630)353-3300.

SEPTEMBER 30 Harvest Fest & DG 5&8 Miler. 10

a.m. - 7 p.m. at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove. Join in a day of food, live music, DJ, a craft fair, children’s activities, a beer garden and fun for the entire family that includes the DG 5&8 Miler. The race will begin at the Lincoln Center and end at Fishel Park. dgparks.org.

OCTOBER 1 The Last Straw Fall Event. Noon

to 4 p.m. at the Gregg House Museum, 117 S. Linden Ave., Westmont. Bring the whole family and experience bales of fun, including cool crafts and pumpkin decorating. More info at www.westmontparks.org.

OCTOBER 6-8 Oktoberfest. Friday-Sunday at

Naper Settlement, 523 Webster St., Naperville. Join the fun under our heated tent in the village. Hear live music as you enjoy authentic German cuisine during this fun salute to one of Naperville’s ethnic heritages. Family friendly activities will be available on Saturday afternoon. Tickets: Adults: $12; Youth: $8.napersettlement.com

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Little E closes in on final ride Dale Earnhardt Junior, 2005 winner at Chicagoland and fan favorite calls it quits Over the last few years, several of NASCAR’s biggest names BY MARK GREGORY Sports Reporter @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

walked away from the sport as Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards have all retired in the last two years. However, the news that came in late April that the undisputed face of the sport was retiring sent ripple through the NASCAR world. And now, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will begin his final 10 races as a full time driver with his last race at Chicagoland Speedway – one of the 15 tracks he won on during his career. Earnhardt, who will turn 43 in October, made his first career Cup Series start on May 30, 1999, at Charlotte Motor Speedway and will walk away after his 18th season. He has been voted by fans as NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver a record 14 consecutive years and has racked up 26 points-paying Cup wins, including the 2004 and 2014 Daytona 500. His 26 victories tie him for 29th on NASCAR’s alltime race winners list. He also has 13 pole positions and eight nonpoints wins (five in the Daytona 500 qualifying Duel, two in The Clash and one All-Star Race and has qualified for the NASCAR playoffs eight times. Earnhardt sat out most of the 2016 season after suffering a concussion and decided to leave the sport on his terms. “The decision was really simple.

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Sunday will be Dale Earnhardt’s final race at Chicagoland Speedway.

I just decided that I wanted to go out on my own terms. I wanted to honor my commitment to (team owner) Rick (Hendrick), to my sponsors, to my team and to the fans,” Earnhardt said. “I will admit that having influence over my exit only seemed meaningful when it seemed most unlikely. I had to miss some races last year and during that time, I had to face the realization that my driving career might be over without me so much as getting a vote at the table. I know in life, we are not promised a vote and that is especially true in racing. “During my rehab, I was given something else I wasn’t accustomed to and that was time. Time to understand what was important to me, time to realize the incredible support system I have in my wife, my team and my doctors and the time to work like hell to wrestle back to have some say so in this matter – so that became my motivation – to be able to announce my choice rather than some fate that was decided for me.” So far this season, Earnhardt has remained healthy and has been

able to run every race, something he is glad he has been able to do. “This season has been a blessing to me. It has been a gift to be at the race track and to run every lap. I don’t ever remember myself being excited to be at the practice on Friday and Saturday,” he said. “Not 18 months ago, I was on Twitter complaining about 8:30 am practices and I can’t wait to get to them now. We used to complain about how long the season was, but this one can drag on.” For the driver simply known as Junior, pressure was part of his career since the day he broke in the sport, sharing a name, occupation and fan expectation of his legendary father, however, he said he never put the pressure on himself. “When my dad was doing so well and there were a couple of guys coming into the sport that were sons (of drivers), it was difficult for them to replicate their dad’s success and I just saw even at an early age that growing up in that shadow was going to be a real hard challenge,” Junior said. “I wanted to race, but I knew racing would put me in that shadow.

I knew the odds of me having any talent at all and being able to do it were thin – they are for anyone – so at an early age all I wanted to do was make a living out of driving cars. I didn’t set goals or I didn’t dream of winning championships or Daytona 500s or working for one of the best owners in the business. I just wanted to be able to do it. So, I accomplished way more than I ever thought I would have accomplished. So, I am good on that front.” Although Junior will retire from the No. 88 car for Hendrick Mortorsports, a seat that will be filled next year by Alex Bowman, he still has at least two Xfinity races he will race for JR Motorsports – a team he owns with Hendrick and his sister Kelly Earnhardt Miller – which began in 2005. Junior will look to his ownership as an ability to stay competitive. “My heart loves being in the car and I enjoy driving as much as I ever have. I do have an ambition to work. I don’t have to be the guy holding the trophy, but I enjoy being part of that,” he said. “I still want to be an influence and a part

of the success – however that is. I really enjoy making people happy and doing things as a team and I think I can replicate that in the next chapter in my life.” That next chapter will also include being in front of the camera, as Junior has signed a contract with NBC, who broadcasts the second half of the Monster Energy Cup Series. His role may not be limited to just NASCAR, however, as he has other interests – including being a huge Washington Redskins fan – that NCB executives said could play into him being a cross over personality. For now, Junior is focused on the sport he has competed in for nearly two decades. “It is a thrill for me to be able to partner with CBS. Growing up in the sport, and having admiration for a lot of the folks that are in media today and that have came and went through the sport and had a hand in promoting it,” he said. “I am very excited to take a step into that realm and learn what I can and try and help further the sport.”