DECEMBER 15, 2016 VOL. 61 ISSUE 11
Making space for New Year
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SPORTS Reloaded Maine South replaces 11 lost seniors SEE PAGE 7
BUSINESS
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Dave Says Get student loan monkey off your back SEE PAGE 15
COMMUNITY
Holiday Safety Stay safe during holiday season SEE PAGE 10
District 63’s “Best in Grade” winners in the Winter Card Design Contest were honored at the Board of Education meeting on December 7. Back row, l-r: Faith Youngbrandt, Jakub Winkowski, Isabella Rozenbergas. Front row, l-r: Shalini Patel, Krishiv Malhotra, Danial Saqib, Aroush Khan. Not pictured: Marcus Sugar.
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COOK COUNTY NEWS
COOK COUNTY
Treasurer: More coming Sheriff warns of area burglary ruse out of pension than going in Cook County Sheriff’s Police are investigating a suspected ruse burglary that occurred in unincorporated Des Plaines, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Dec. 8, a man rang the doorbell and knocked on the door of a residence in the 9600 block of Reding Circle. When the 92-year-old resident answered the door, the man entered her home and told her there was an emergency electrical problem at her home. The man, approximately 5’10” tall with a crew cut hair style, a heavy build and wore a gray winter jacket, had the victim follow him to the kitchen area, away from the front door. The man had a two-way com-
munication device and used it to speak to another person, believed to be a second offender, in another language while in the home. Approximately five minutes later, the man left the home and drove away in a cream colored SUV. The woman later discovered that jewelry had been taken. She did not see anyone else enter her home. Sheriff’s Police believe the woman was the victim of a ruse burglary, in which one offender or offenders pretend to be workers or neighbors and distract residents by taking them to another part of the property. While the victims are distracted, another offender or multiple offenders enter the home to take cash and valuables.
‘More retirees collecting than workers contributing presents a funding challenge’
About one-fourth of governments with pension funds across Cook County have more retirees collecting from the funds than workers paying into them, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. Cook County’s major taxing districts annually report their key financial data to the Treasurer’s Office under the county’s Debt Disclosure Ordinance, authored by Pappas. The Treasurer said the DDO figures show that 130 of the 549 taxing districts report more retirees collect pensions than active workers con-
MORE INFO DDO figures show that 130 of the 549 taxing districts report more retirees collect pensions than active workers contribute to the funds – presumably for a future in which they begin collecting their own pensions.
tribute to the funds – presumably for a future in which they begin collecting their own pensions. “More retirees collecting than workers contributing presents a funding challenge to local governments struggling to keep pension funds solvent,” Pappas said. In remarks prepared for an address to the City Club of Chicago, Pappas noted that pension funds have three major sources of funding: Payments from the government which employs the workers, payroll deductions from the work-
ers, and interest money from investments. Pappas said early retirement programs and cutbacks have reduced the number of workers contributing to pension funds, while failure by some governments to contribute fully and sagging interest returns on investments have added to bad financial consequences on the funds. “When one of these financial sources diminishes, the other two struggle to provide the money the fund needs to send pension checks to retirees,” Pappas said. “When retirees outnumber workers, a fund may have to tap its investment money to write checks, further reducing its resources. “Therefore, governments must keep an eye on this imbalance and act to provide sufficient financial resources to their pension funds,” Pappas said.
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GOLF-MAINE PARK DISTRICT
District seeks input from residents 1st forum scheduled Jan. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Dee Park Recreation Center What do you want from your parks? Golf-Maine Park District (GMPD) wants to know. To find out, GMPD will hold two public forums in early January to hear the experiences, thoughts and ideas residents have regarding the park district and its programs. The first is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Dee Park Recreation Center, 9229 Emerson St., Des Plaines, and the second is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Feldman Recreation Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Light refreshments will be served at both forums. To participate in either forum or for more information contact Stacey or Josh at 847-297-3000 or
MORE INFO To participate in either forum or for more information contact Stacey or Josh at 847297-3000 or email them at Stacey@gmpd.org or Josh@gmpd.org.
email them at Stacey@gmpd.org or Josh@gmpd.org. “Residents have a voice,” said Jinal Shah, GMPD board member. “And it is important that we get buy-in from our residents because the information gathered in those groups will form the basis of GMPD programs in the future.” A quick look at the GMPD website at www.gmpd.org shows an abundance of opportunities in-
cluding special events, summer camp, preschool programs, arts and crafts programs, youth programs, dance, youth sports and leagues, adult art, dance, fitness, adult classes, and adult sports. The programs are there. The problem is that people are not participating, according to Shah. Part of the strategic committee that is looking at park district reform, Shah has been an active user of Golf-Maine Park District programs since he was in sixth grade. But he didn’t stop there. When he was old enough, he became a coach and then a volunteer. And when a vacancy opened up on the GMPD board in late 2015, Shah threw his hat in the ring and was selected to fill the vacancy. He is making good on a promise he made as he took his new post last year. “I want to give back to the Golf Maine Park District
community by helping to increase awareness and enrollment in park programs,” said Shah. According to Shah, the park district has done things to try to get more traffic such as partnering with other community organizations to increase the number of adult programs. “Now we want to do research with focus groups made up of a cross section of local residents to find out why people are not participating in the programs that are offered as well as how they might be using other facilities.” “We want to hear from all our citizens—seniors, young families with children and different ethnic groups such as those from Eastern Europe and Hispanics,” said Shah, who added that after evaluating the information that is gathered at the forums, a more extensive digital survey is planned to more accurately assess the needs of the entire community.
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NEWS BRIEF Sheriff honored outstanding students with Youth Service award Two-hundred-and-seventyone students representing 33 different high schools recently received the Cook County Sheriff’s Youth Service Medal of Honor for volunteering more than 100 hours to their community in the last year, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said. Among those honored were Katelyn Kahn and Thomas O’Conner of Park Ridge. In addition to the minimum of 100 service hours (not including the service hours required by each student’s high school), applicants submitted essays about their volunteering experiences. The 271 winners together surpassed more than 37,970 hours of community service.
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Making space for New Year Tips on how to de-clutter various areas of your life so you can create physical and mental space for something new As we enter the final month of the year, you may be pondering how to make 2017 your best year yet. Here are some tips on how to declutter various areas of your life so you can create physical and mental space for something new and exciting in the year ahead. If you want to eat more healthily, declutter your kitchen. Clear out food items that don’t align with your new eating habits. Let go of small appliances, utensils, etc. that aren’t in sync with your new healthy lifestyle. For example, say goodbye to the deep fryer or cookbooks that the new, healthier you won’t need. You can donate unopened foods that are still within the freshness date to your local food pantry, and find charitable organizations who will appreciate your other unneeded items. If you want to lose weight, de-clutter your closet. To help you keep your eye on your goal, create space in your closet for the size you intend to become. Let go of a few items in the size you are right now, as well as larger sizes, to create space for the new, slimmer you. Of course you won’t want to let go of
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“Scrutinize your current commitments and let go of activities that no longer energize or inspire you. Say “no” to volunteer responsibilities that leave you drained and resentful of the time they require ...” everything in your current size, but if you clear out a few items, your closet will remind you that you intend to lose weight and fill it with items in a smaller size. If you want to spend more time with your family, de-clutter your calendar. It’s hard to spend meaningful time with family if your calendar is packed with commitments that have you constantly on the go. Scrutinize your current commitments and let go of activities that no
longer energize or inspire you. Say “no” to volunteer responsibilities that leave you drained and resentful of the time they require. Consider replacing these obligations with family-centered activities or free time that can be used for family events. If you want more energy at work, declutter your desk and files. Feel your energy shift as you toss or shred paperwork you no longer need. Feel inspired to take on new, exciting projects as you delete old files that represent prior responsibilities. Of course, if you must keep information for legal reasons or to comply with company retention policies, move applicable items to an archive area or archive folder that’s separate from your active files. If you want to be more financially responsible, de-clutter your wallet and purse. By de-cluttering and organizing your wallet and purse, you make it easier to track spending and stay on top of bills. As you de-clutter these areas of your life, you empower yourself to create the new life you wish for yourself. I wish you success on your journey. Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www. PilesToSmiles.com or 630.373.7400.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR DEAR EDITOR, On Thanksgiving Day the American Post 134 celebrated their 10th annual Navy Day. The post entertained 24 Navy Recruits from Great Lakes. The Thanksgiving Committee wants to thank all of the volunteers, friends, guests, organizations, and businesses who made the day a very successful event. • American Legion Post members, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and Legion Riders. • Village of Morton Grove – Mayor Dan DiMaria, Village officials and department members • AT&T (free phone service all day long) Lanel Clay, Linda Gavin, Heinz Becker, and Scott Szczesny • School Bus- Niles West H.S. Cynthia Lee, bus driver Diana Seymour • Kappy’s (caterer for a full turkey dinner) – George D. Alpogianis • Sweet Table – various merchants, donations from legion families, friends, guests,and volunteers • Costco (Niles) pies – Igor Anic • Costco (Randhurst, Mt. Prospect) red bull – Cherise Schaffner • Maier’s Bakery (Morton Grove)
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Produce World (Morton Grove) fruit tray – Hector Village Creamery (Niles) ice cream – Ann and Lito Valeroso Eli’s Cheesecake- (Chicago) – Erin Arceo Jewel Foods (Elk Grove) milk and pop – Manager: Jim Brejcha St. John’s United Church of Christ (Arlington Heights) cookies – Dee Koontz Magician, entertainment – Bill Cook ABT (Glenview) Xbox 360 unit – Cari Boyk Family Video (Glenview) DVD movies and Xbox 360 games-Maddie Vale RAC Rentals (Franklin Park) computers- David Meldrum Minstrel Music Ltd. (Niles) guitars – John Sizos Minuteman Press (Moron Grove) programs-Ken & Bea Lipski Girl Scout Daisy Troop 25281 (Chicago, Il Edison Park) candy - Donna Manella Numerous Monetary Donations American Legion Post 134 THANKSGIVING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN CASEY BACHARA
METRO Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge police departments. Individuals in the Police Blotter who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Haitham Hanna, 46, of Niles, was charged with domestic battery on Nov. 21. Hanna is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 8. On Nov. 18, police said a car was forcibly entered in the 200 block of Golf Mill Center and a purse was reported stolen from the front seat. A purse containing $600 in cash and a money order for $660 was reportedly stolen overnight between Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 from a car parked in the 8500 block of Golf Road, police said. A car parked in the 7700 block of Milwaukee Avenue was forcibly entered and ransacked on the night of Nov. 19, police said. Three cars parked in a lot in the 9100 block of Milwaukee Avenue were broken into on the night of Nov. 19, police said.
NEWS FROM THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM Items reported stolen included two purses and a bag containing a wallet, clothing, makeup and keys, according to police. A GPS device was stolen between Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 from a car parked in the 8200 block of Newland Avenue, police said. Two video games, a leather portfolio, a textbook and a backpack were reported stolen Nov. 24 from a car that was possibly left unlocked behind an apartment building in the 8600 block of Milwaukee Avenue, police said. An evening dress was reported stolen overnight between Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 from an unlocked car parked in the 7800 block of Greenleaf Street. Two unlocked cars were burglarized overnight between Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 while parked in a driveway in the 7800 block of Lill Court, police said. A garage opener was reportedly stolen from one of the cars. Joseph Guiragossian, 28, Chicago, was charged with speeding on Nov. 25 after police said he was traveling 70 mph in a 35 mph speed zone near Gross Point Road and Howard Street. Guiragossian was also ticketed
for possession of marijuana, police said. Guiragossian is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 13. Janyssa Young, 22, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft on Nov. 18 after she allegedly stole $511.83 worth of merchandise from a store in the 200 block of Golf Mill Center. Young is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 3. On the night of Nov. 18, a woman was reportedly seen walking out of a store in the 7900 block of Milwaukee Avenue carrying a shopping basket filled with unpaid, over-the-counter medication. The medication was valued at $547, police said. A bicycle valued at $300 was reportedly stolen on the night of Nov. 18 from the 6900 block of West Oakton Street. MORTON GROVE Daniel L Radloff, 59, of Skokie arrested Nov. 26on a warrant for a battery and retail theft that occurred in Morton Grove in January 2015. Williams, 45, of Morton Grove, was arrested Nov. 29 for on a warrant out of Morton Grove. Yvonne Garro, 25, of Chicago, was stopped Nov. 30 for speeding and was issued a Morton
Grove local citation for possession of cannabis under 30 grams and possession. David Youkhana, 26, of Norwood Park was stopped Dec. 1 for traffic violation on the 6000 block of Dempster and issued a Morton Grove citation for possession of cannabis. Mardeek Mkrdichian, 24, of Glenview,was stopped Dec. 1 for traffic violation near Overlook and Golf and issued a Morton Grove citation for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Juan Rodriguez, 31, of Elgin, was stopped Dec. 1 near Oakton and Linder for traffic violation and arrested for driving with license expired more than one year. Dani Shahbaz, 37, of Skokie, was stopped Dec. 3 for traffic violation near Harms and Golf. He failed field sobriety testing and was arrested for DUI. Suspect refused to provide breath or blood sample Anila Agaku, 41, of Chicago, was arrested Dec. 4 for retail theft in the 7200 block of Dempster. Complainant stated someone stole their unlocked bike Nov. 29 from Village Plaza.
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Complainant stated someone stole the spare tire off his vehicle Nov. 30 on the 7200 block of Arcadia. Complainant stated Dec. 2 someone wrote fraudulent checks on a business account on the 6000 block of Oakton. Complainant, a self-employed limousine driver, stated he received a call Dec. 1 from a potential client who asked him to charge a credit card deposit the amount and send him the remaining balance into a bank account. This occurred multiple times before the complainant received notification a fraud investigation was opened by the credit card company. PARK RIDGE On Nov. 23 at approximately 1p.m. unknown offender(s) took a debit and a credit card out of the victim’s purse in Panera on the 0-100 blk of Northwest Hwy.
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ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Just get it over with. A nagging responsibility may have you looking for ways to get out of it but you’ll find the easiest solution is simply to do it. Don’t become too frustrated by mistakes as the experience provides a valuable lesson.
GEMINI
M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1
Don’t assume anything. Reality may be quite different from what you expect it to be so don’t act on preconceived notions and wait for cold hard facts. A past conflict may finally be resolved in the week ahead with a simple apology.
LEO
J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1
Get those creative juices flowing. You’ll gain the most satisfaction from activities that require imagination and an artistic flair. Resolve to follow your own agenda this week and don’t become embroiled in other people’s controversies.
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1 “THAT’S TERRIBLE!” 5 LIKE SOME STOCKINGS 9 GUCK 14 WINDFALL 15 “THE SALT-N-__ SHOW” 16 TROJAN WAR FIGURE 17 ROMAN GOD OF THE SKY 18 GENRE THAT OFTEN INCLUDES A BALLET 20 UTOPIAS 22 EXCITED, WITH “UP” 23 TV TEASER BEFORE THE FIRST COMMERCIAL 26 C(TM)TE D’AZUR SIGHT 29 LEAN-__ 30 NASSER’S CONFED. 31 HARSH 33 SWAMP 36 BONE-DRY 37 JAMES BOND AND OTHERS 42 OPEN ORG. 43 SECOND BOOK IN CLAVELL’S “ASIAN SAGA” 44 FANATIC 47 ONE-UP 48 TIME ZONE WORD: ABBR. 51 BUDDHIST BRANCH 52 “GREAT” 1975 REDFORD ROLE 56 FREE-FOR-ALL 57 SAVANNA HEAVYWEIGHT 58 SKINNY, SO TO SPEAK, OR WHAT’S HIDDEN IN 18-, 23-, 37- AND 52-ACROSS 63 LINED UP, WITH “IN” 64 MOVERS’ CHALLENGE 65 DEGREE HOLDER 66 WITHOUT 67 CHOOSE TO JOIN 68 AGES AND AGES 69 CHOICE WORD
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35 POPULAR CHIP 37 __ BASS 38 WORDS OF UNDERSTANDING 39 EDDIE __, DETECTIVE INVOLVED IN THE ACTUAL “FRENCH CONNECTION” 40 EACH 41 SLENDER CANDLE 45 WAS IN DEBT REGARDING 46 YARN 48 FUSILLI SHAPE 49 MORTISE PARTNERS 50 NOD 53 PIGEON’S PLACE 54 GOLDEN, IN GUADALAJARA 55 FULL MOON, E.G. 56 THIGH-HIGH ATTIRE 58 2010 GM FINANCIAL EVENT 59 LITTLE BITE 60 DID NOTHING 61 ONE MIGHT KEEP YOU FROM SEEING THE SHOW 62 MAGAZINE VIPS
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Take advantage of your cheerful and generous nature by getting out and crossing a few items off of your holiday shopping list. Friends and loved ones will offer unwavering support for your latest endeavor.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22
You’ve got nothing to worry about. Don’t be overly sensitive by what you may see as flaws in your appearance as these may well be the traits that attract others to you. Getting out of the house may help clear your head.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Slide into the driver’s seat. You’ll find that your leadership skills will be quite the asset when immersed into a group setting this week. There’s nothing wrong with using the influence of a powerful friend to achieve your ends.
SUDOKU
TAURUS
A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1
Show your support for the home team. Family or close friends may need a shoulder to lean on and you are just the one to fit the bill. The lights along the streets of romance will be all green in the week ahead.
CANCER
J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Don’t become alarmed or offended if you find that someone is employing your own methods as it may be nothing more than they just admire your style. Give a loved one the attention they deserve.
VIRGO
AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23
You need not travel far to find answers. Problems can be easily solved if you aren’t too proud to ask friends or trusted advisors for their advice. Take time to weigh the options carefully when trying to make important decisions.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
When opportunity knocks, you would be wise to open the door. Being overly skeptical could backfire if a lucrative offer comes your way. You may not win the lottery but you’ll have Lady Luck on your side when needed.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20
Have a little faith. A trusted friend will come through for you in a pinch so don’t feel as if you are facing the world on your own. Ignore the urge to shake up your finances as the situation will eventually improve on its own.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
A rolling stone gathers no moss. Avoid settling into safe routines that keep you moving in circles when the only way that you’ll make progress is through definitive action. You’ll never know what you can accomplish unless you try.
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Maine South keeps rolling despite graduating 11 seniors from last year BY MIKE SANDROLINI For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com
After graduating 11 seniors from last year’s squad, one would assume the 2016-17 Maine South Hawks are now experiencing one of those proverbial rebuilding years. Not so. Coach Mark Smith’s club owns a 6-4 record heading into Friday’s CSL crossover contest at Niles North, and has been holding its own versus some topnotch competition. “I think a lot of people look at our team and see 11 seniors graduate and we’re young,” Smith said, “but we have some talent and we can play a different style than we’ve been able to play in the last three years where we’ve kind of slowed it down and played a lot of zone. Now we’re ramping up the defensive pressure and transitioning as well.” The Hawks gave undefeated CSL South opponent Glenbrook South (9-0) a run for its money last Friday before succumbing
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to the Titans, 48-41. Earlier in the week, Maine South throttled Niles West, 59-28, and exhibited balanced scoring with one player reaching double figures and four others tallying 7-or-more points. Senior Olivia Latreille, a returning starter and co-captain, led the Hawks with 11 points, sophomore guard Hannah Schilling added nine (all on threepointers), 6-foot junior Hayley Semple and sophomore Sophia Albano each finished with eight (Albano had two treys) and sophomore Nicole Scales chipped in with seven. “I think 11 of our 13 girls (who played) scored tonight (vs. Niles West) and we spread it around and that was early on,” Smith said. “I looked up at the (score) board often and I saw 8-8-6-5 so I was really proud of our kids for finding the open player. They shot the ball well which helped, but we also got some transition buckets.” SEE RELOADED PAGE 9
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Senior Olivia Latreille is one of the seniors leading the Hawks.
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BASKETBALL
Season will be a roller coaster for Wolves BY MIKE SANDROLINI For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com
VARSITY VIEWS
Sam Galanopoulos and the Wolvchew are battling through a learning curve early in the season.
Niles West girls basketball coach Tony Konsewicz mentioned after the Wolves’ 59-28 CSL South loss at Maine South last week that the season “will be a roller coaster for a while.” The Wolves dropped their first three contests of 2016-17 at the York (Elmhurst) Thanksgiving Tournament in mid-November to the host Dukes, Trinity and Prospect, respectively. However, Niles West edged Downers South, 6439, in its tourney finale—a victory that started a three-game winning streak. The Wolves then knocked off CSL crossover foe Glenbrook North, 46-40, on Nov. 29, and upended New Trier in their CSL South opener, 52-45, Dec. 2. Niles West (3-5, 1-2) trailed the Hawks by only four points (10-6) at the end of the first quarter, but then managed just 1 of 5 shooting from the floor during the second quarter, committed 11 turnovers and went into halftime down 3411. The Wolves start three seniors— Hailey Kipp, Madison Simkins and Maeve McCaffrey—but each of them didn’t play a considerable amount of minutes last winter, so the club is young. “Not only are we a young team but we failed to do what we wanted to do (vs. Maine South),” Konsewicz said. “We have a pressbreaker and we failed to run that.
We talk about doing the little things, stepping up to receive the basketball against an aggressive team. We don’t step up to receive the ball and then we have a pension of throwing it to the other team. It was a pretty good allaround collapse tonight.” Sophomore forward Sidney Hines came off the bench to lead the Wolves in scoring against Maine South with nine points. Classmate Sam Galanopoulos, who had been averaging around 16 points per game, contributed eight. The name Galanopoulos is well-known around Niles West athletics, as Sam is the younger sister of senior football player Matt Galanopoulos and former CSL South offensive player of the year, quarterback Tommy Galanopoulos. Sam’s older sister, Alex, also played for Konsewicz a few years ago. Injuries have left the Wolves’ lineup a bit shorthanded at this point. Junior 6-foot center Nicole Zelazko—one of the team leaders in blocks for the Niles West volleyball team that finished fourth at the Class 4A state tournament last month—has a stress fracture in her foot which was volleyballrelated. “She’s still in a walking boot,” Konsewicz said. “We’re waiting for her to get better. We’re hoping in two weeks (she’ll be back). We’re hoping after this week she’ll be out of the boot. When she got back from state (volleyball), she had a lot of pain.”
Freshman forward Jayla Turchin had made some periodic starts for Konsewicz, but she’s been sidelined with a bad back. However, Konsewicz isn’t using injuries as an excuse. “Kids are getting an opportunity to play and they need to do the little things and execute,” he said. “Being a young team, we make some mistakes and fall in love with those outside shots. They don’t realize that sometimes you can get the first open look that, although it’s open, it’s not the best look you can get. We need to get off that first open look to get a better shot, so we’re a work in progress.” Konsewicz outlined both short- and long-term goals for the Wolves, who visited Highland Park on Tuesday night and will host Glenbrook South Friday. Niles West lost to Evanston last Friday. “A short-term goal is to get better fundamentally, execute the little things,” he said. “We went into halftime (at Maine South) and we diagramed a press-breaker and we didn’t run it once in the second half. It’s coming out of halftime situations where we have to try to execute better than we have. Our execution was really poor tonight. “Our long-term goal is just to start jelling and grow as a team and to get better by tournament time.” Junior Tricia Pabst also starts for the Wolves, while Hines, senior Jackie Grabill and sophomore Liada Fakhoury are in the rotation off the bench.
OAKTON
Oakton men, women defeat Wright College Sophomore guard Ryan Matthew (Park Ridge, Maine South High School) scored a team-high 26 points as the Oakton Community College men’s basketball squad (4-7) ended a four-game losing skid by pulling out a 70-66 overtime road win over Wilbur Wright College on Thursday, Dec. 8. The team captain scored 9 of the Owls’ 13 points in the extra frame. Matthew salted the game away draining two free throws with 2 seconds remaining in the contest. Freshman guard Tafari Beckford (Skokie, Niles North High
School) and sophomore center Chris House (Chicago, Prospect High School) each tallied a double-double in the victory. Beckford collected 26 points and 10 rebounds, while House amassed 12 points and 10 rebounds. “Ryan, Tafari and Chris competed hard on both ends and were able to win enough battles down the stretch for us to make the difference,” said Mick Reuter, Owls men’s head coach.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Freshman guard Marian Ismail (Niles, Maine East High School)
tallied a season-high 20 points, pacing the Oakton Community College women’s basketball team (2-9) to a 55-44 road win over Wilbur Wright College on Thursday, Dec. 8. Ismail also led the Owls with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Oakton’s stifling defense held the Rams to just 17 first-half points. “The women left it all out on the floor for a well-deserved win,” said Melissa Rauschenberg, Owls head coach. “Not only did Marian play exceptionally well, the rest of the team contributed all over the stats column.”
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RELOADED FROM PAGE 7 The Hawks led 10-6 after one quarter, but forced 11 Niles West turnovers in the second period while upping their lead to 34-11 at halftime. The versatility and depth on Maine South’s roster allows Smith to change his lineup when he sees fit. “Tonight we had a different starting lineup so we like to give people opportunities to play that role so that they might be able to play big-time minutes for us late in the year,� Smith said. “Oftentimes we’ll have two juniors and two sophomores (in the starting lineup) and a third sophomore is in our top six so we’re young but those kids have played with us.� The Hawks certainly have the ability to fill it up from beyond
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM the three-point arc. They sank seven three-pointers against Niles West, with Scales and senior Ava Gardner collecting treys in addition to Schilling and Albano. “On opening night we had 10 combined three-pointers out of those three sophomores alone (referring to Schilling, Albano and Scales),� Smith said. “But finally our games are catching up to our practices. We’ve had some really, really nice practices and it was nice to see it transfer to a nice win tonight.� Maine South gained confidence from the get-go this season after finishing third out of eight teams at the Buffalo Grove Thanksgiving tournament. “All the games were close,� Smith said. “We lost a 10-point
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game to a state-ranked Hersey team, we lost to Mother McAuley by five. In both games we had the lead in the fourth quarter and trimmed Hersey’s lead to four in the fourth quarter. We also won an overtime game against Barrington and a double overtime game against Libertyville. Those games will pay dividends down the stretch as well as we get deep into our conference (season).� Senior Jamie Rieger started for the Hawks vs. Niles West, while juniors Fiona Spuria, Kristina Valdez, Britney Richardson and Kati Kons saw playing time as well. “I had to laugh,� Smith said. “I walked into the locker room before the (Niles West) game and they have this whole routine
down and everybody’s smiling and laughing and having a good time. I kidded with them that I’ve got a real concern about our team chemistry on this team and they all chuckled. They all love the game, they love each other and they’ve been working really hard.� Smith said that despite Glenbrook South’s unbeaten start thus far, he believes there will be “a lot of parity� in the CSL South this season. “I’ve been in this conference a long time to know that you can win by 30 and lose by 20 against the same team in the same year,� he said. “We’ve done that a couple of times to New Trier, and Evanston’s done that to us and Niles West has done that to us. We’ve beaten Niles West
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over there and they’ve come in here and beaten us. There’s such great parity and coaching in the league that you have to have respect for every team anytime you play them.�
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Stay safe during holiday season Create emergency preparedness kits for home and car
With the holiday season in full swing, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies are offering tips to help people stay safe now and into the new year. “As we saw with the flooding last December, disasters can happen at any time and without much warning.” Said IEMA Director James Joseph. “Giving friends and loved ones items that will help them be better prepared for the unexpected shows how much you care about their safety.” Joseph offered several ideas for preparedness gifts including: � National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather alert radio with battery backup, a tone-alert feature, and Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) technology. These radios provide warnings and critical post-event information for tornadoes and other severe weather, natural, environmental and public safety hazards. � Flashlight with extra batteries. � First aid kit with sterile bandages and gauze pads in assorted sizes; antiseptic; latex gloves; tweezers; scissors; soap and moistened towelettes; and thermometer. � Home emergency preparedness kit stocked with a 3-day supply of bottled water and non-perishable food; battery-powered radio, weather radio and flashlights with extra batteries; first aid kit; shut-off
MORE INFO Emergency Vehicle Preparedness • Vehicle preparedness kit stocked with a flashlight with extra batteries; first aid kit; water and nonperishable snacks; blankets; windshield scraper and brush; booster cables; sack of sand or kitty litter; tool kit; and shovel.
wrench (to turn off household gas and water); manual can opener; and fire extinguisher. � Vehicle preparedness kit stocked with a flashlight with extra batteries; first aid kit; water and nonperishable snacks; blankets; windshield scraper and brush; booster cables; sack of sand or kitty litter; tool kit; and shovel. The items can be packed in a backpack or rubber tub. Most preparedness gift items can be found in hardware and department stores. Whether decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s Eve, candles and strings of colored lights create a festive atmosphere but it’s important to be careful when using them. Candles should never be left unattended and should be placed on stable furniture in fire-safe holders that will catch dripping wax. Holiday lights and electrical decorations should bear the name of an independent testing lab to prove they were safety tested. For additional information on emergency preparedness, visit the Ready Illinois website at www. Ready.Illinois.gov.
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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS
Get student loan monkey off your back If I’m in your shoes, I want that student loan out of my life as quickly as possible DEAR DAVE, I’m 38 years old, and I’ve got $12,000 in student loans still hanging over my head. It’s the only debt I have. I make $30,000 a year, and I’ve managed to save $12,000, but I’m also driving a junky, old car that will have to be replaced soon. Should I split the money I’ve saved and buy a $6,000 car while paying off $6,000 of the student loan? PHIL DEAR PHIL, If I’m in your shoes, I want that student loan out of my life as quickly as possible. At the same time, I don’t want you living life without some money in the bank. If you’ve followed me for very long, you know I teach the Baby Steps when it comes to getting out of debt and saving money. Baby Step 1 is to save a beginner emergency fund of $1,000. Baby Step 2 is to pay off all debt, except for your home, using the debt
snowball method. The third Baby Step is to build a fully funded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. You don’t have quite enough on hand for your idea and to have something left over. I recommend paying off $11,000 of the school loan now and then finishing it up as you go. It won’t take much more time. Limp along in the beater for a little while longer and then, when you have no student loan debt, finish your emergency fund and start a car fund. I talk to a lot of people your age who still have student loan debt. But you have the opportunity to punch its lights out in a hurry. If you pour on the coals, you should be able to save money and get a better car in just a few months! —DAVE DEAR DAVE, My daughter is in her first year of college. Recently, her math instructor walked students through the process of getting a credit card
“You don’t have quite enough on hand for your idea and to have something left over. I recommend paying off $11,000 of the school loan now and then finishing it up as you go ...” and building credit. We’ve always followed your plan and taught her to do the same. When she asked the instructor if
no credit score was as good as a high credit score, the instructor said no. He told the class the only way to buy a home without a high credit rating is by having a huge amount of assets or savings. I think I know your answer, but how do I explain this to an 18-year-old? ALLISON DEAR ALLISON, Well, the first thing you explain is that college instructors—even tenured college professors—can be absolutely wrong sometimes. A few years ago my daughter took a personal finance class in college, and on the first day the instructor went on a rant saying Dave Ramsey is stupid. He didn’t know I was her dad, but she went through the entire class and never said a word. When she called home and asked what she should do, we told her to take the class and give him the answers he wants on the tests. We reminded her that she’s just
taking a class, and that doesn’t mean she has to form her life opinions around what that guy thinks. Sit down with your daughter and gently explain in this instance her instructor doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about. Explain to her you can get a home loan even if you have no credit score. People do it all the time. There are places like Churchill Mortgage that would be happy to give her an example of this process. It’s called manual underwriting. All you have to do is make a reasonable down payment, have two years at the same job, and provide two years of tax returns. Hope this helps, Allison! — DAVE Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven bestselling books, including “The Total Money Makeover.” The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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LEGAL LISTINGS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.CLAUDIU F. ION, ANDREI M. AILUTOAEI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 000887 9234 LINDER AVENUE MORTON GROVE, IL 6 0 0 5 3 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 9234 LINDER AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053 Property Index No. 10-16-122-059. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-15-19662. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales
Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19662 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 000887 TJSC#: 36-12129 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708193 Published 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. IRYNA GRIN, ANDREY GRIN, BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., NORTH VALLEY LO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 00712 1700 WILDBERRY DR. UNIT C Glenview, IL 60025 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1700 WILDBERRY DR. UNIT C, Glenview, IL 60025 Property Index No. 04-23-302-048-1003 VOL. 133. The real estate is improved with a townhouse. The judgment amount was $386,668.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days
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or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 14-1354. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 14-1354 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 00712 TJSC#: 36-13064 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708414 Published 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ALLIANT CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. SIMONE E. BAROUTA; JOSEPHINE D. BAROUTA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; Defendants, 14 CH 16270 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 09-11-404-007-0000. Commonly known as 210 Crescent Drive, Glenview, IL 60025. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest
community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Greg Czaicki at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Emerson & Elder, P.C., 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. (312) 525-0084. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708618 Published 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.LUCYNA DUDZIK, GRZEGORZ DUDZIK, VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, COURTLAND SQUARE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGERS, COURTLAND SQUARE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Defendants 10 CH 43360 8860 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, UNIT 2G Des Plaines, IL 60016 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8860 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, UNIT 2G, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Index No. 09-10-401-070-1015. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $188,291.54. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 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 this property is a condo-
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minium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 15-076382. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@ logs.com Attorney File No. 15-076382 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 10 CH 43360 TJSC#: 3612260 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708917 Published 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
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SCHOOL NEWS >> EAST MAINE DISTRICT 63
District congratulates design contest winners This is the first year District 63 has held the card contest At its December 7 meeting, East Maine School District 63’s Board of Education recognized the eight finalists in the District’s 2016 Winter Card Design Contest. Top honors went to Melzer Elementary 5th Grader Isabella Rozenbergas, whose winter scene is featured on this year’s District 63 winter card. This is the first year District 63 has held the card contest; a chance for all students, K-8th grade, to submit a winter design and vie for the chance to decorate the District card, which is mailed to more than 300 community leaders, parent leaders, elected officials, and donors. Fifty-seven students, representing all seven District 63 schools, submitted entries, which were judged by a committee of
administrators and other District 63 staff. AS THE CONTEST WINNER, ROZENBERGAS IS ALSO BEST IN 5TH GRADE. OTHER BEST IN GRADE WINNERS ARE: Kindergarten Marcus Sugar, Apollo School; 4th Grade Shalini Patel, Melzer School 1st Grade Aroush Khan, Apollo School; 6th Grade Jakub Winkowski Nelson School; 2nd Grade Danial Saqib, Apollo School; 7th Grade Faith Youngbrandt, Gemini Junior High;3 rd Grade Krishiv Malhotra, Apollo School District 63 Winter Card Contest Winners Honored All winners took home special certificates from the Board – while
Rozenbergas received a special frame featuring her card and a Certificate of Recognition from the Board. All 57 entries are will be on display at the Niles Public Library District, 6960 West Oakton Street, through the month of December. Stop by and check it out. District 63 offers a rich educational setting with a multicultural perspective to 3,600 students in the diverse communities of Des Plaines, Niles, Glenview, Park Ridge, and Morton Grove. Committed to teaching excellence that provides all students with the specific opportunities they need to succeed, the District’s six elementary schools (K-6), and Gemini Junior High (7-8), First Steps Preschool, and Expanded Learning programs foster each student’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth and achievement. Visit www.emsd63.org to learn more.
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Melzer Elementary School 5th Grader Isabella Rozenbergas took home the top prize in the East Maine School District 63 Winter Card Design Contest. She was honored at the December 7 Board of Education meeting.
SENIORS The Niles Senior Center offers programs to support the health, well being and social needs of seniors, age 55 and over. The Center offers a variety of programs such as luncheons, health education, clubs, and day trips, as well as classes on topics ranging from dance to cooking to yoga and tai chi to computer instruction. Provided services also include information and referrals, nursing and social services, meals on wheels, AARP tax assistance, and Medicare counseling. Stop in and check out the Media Center. There are 10 laptops, and an iPad with volunteers to help assist you. MEDIA CENTER DROP-IN HOURS Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Fridays, 1-3 p.m. Discussion Groups Book Discussion Third Tuesday of every month, 1:30 p.m. Moderator: Judy Schakowsky Books can be picked up at the front desk. Please register at the front desk, no cost to members and included in six-month facility usage fee ISSUES IN THE NEWS Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Moderator: Arlene Golub Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Join this exciting group and open up a world of new ideas. Please register at the front desk - no cost to members and
included in six-month facility usage fee Health and Wellness Diabetic Fingerstick & Health Counseling By appointment only, please contact Brigitte - $4 fee Blood Pressure Screening Walk-In, at the Senior Center. Free admission Visually Impaired Motivators (VIM) Please join us to learn and discuss ways to maintain your independent lifestyle in a supportive group setting. The meeting will be followed by Voices of Vision Book Club. Tuesday, Dec 20, 10:30-11:30am Informational Forum HOLIDAY BURGLARY PREVENTION Nobody wants to be a victim of a burglary. But when it happens over the holiday the impact can reach much deeper. These tips will keep your valuables and your holiday cheer intact. Monday, Dec 12, 11 a.m. Free admission FITNESS CLASSES Drumming for Your Health (Oct - Dec Session) Join us for a “whole brainwhole body” workout experience as we use continuous movement linked with rhythm patterns to drum on exercise balls. Strengthen muscles, improve balance, challenge congnitive function and heart rate while reducing stress. A great workout, with great benefits that is just simply great fun. Saturdays,12/31 10-10:05 a.m. at Niles Family Fitness Center - Aerobic Studio
NEWS ABOUT ACTIVE SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM $8 per class - Drop-in rate Wednesdays, 12/21 12:45-1:40 p.m. at Niles Family Fitness Center - Aerobic Studio $8 per class - Drop-in rate Line Dance Instructor: Fran Strain Enjoy easy-to-learn dance patterns in Country, Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! No partner needed. Tuesdays, Jan 10 -Jan 31, 1-2 p.m., 10.00M/$15 NM CHAIR YOGA Instructor: Diane Dombeck With a chair for support, this class challenges the body and mind through strengthening, stretching, relaxing and breathing. Flexibility and muscle tone will continually improve as your mind, body and spirit work together in harmony. Tuesdays, Jan 10 - Feb 28, 2-3 p.m., $37M/$42NM Beginner and Advanced Beginner Tai Chi Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified After 5, 10, 15 minutes of tai chi, many people report having pain relief, increased balance and a sharper sense of their environment. Fridays, Jan 6 - Mar 10, 10:3011:30am, $50M/$55NM Intermediate Tai Chi Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified *Pre-Requisite – Beginner and Advanced Beginner Tai Chi Fridays, Jan 6 - Mar 10, 9:1510:15am, $50M/$55NM Yoga Mat
Class Instructor: Diane Dombeck First Class Free Are you afraid that if you go down on a floor mat, you won’t be able to get up? Let Diane teach you that you surely can get up whether you’ve never done a mat class before or you are looking to refine your core
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poses. Classes will emphasize developing strength, flexibility, and ease in the body in order to quiet the mind. A variety of poses will be explored with the intent of developing a greater sense of body consciousness; flexibility and release of fears of not being able to get up. Tuesdays, Jan 10 - Feb 28,
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