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MAY 31, 2012

Vol. 6 No. 46

Library’s Closed White Oak Library to close for renovation

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

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he final stage of the $10 million renovation at the Normantown Road branch will begin with its closing for a two-week period to ready itself for a grand re-opening of the White Oak Library just in time for summer.

The Romeoville Branch of the White Oak Library District will be closed from June 1 through June 17.

According to Executive Director Scott Pointon, the renovation on the first floor has progressed to final finishes including paint, carpet, tile, wood trim, etc. Outside,

the final touches of landscaping are being put in place and the last of any remaining details are being completed. There also will be the creation of a spacious public meeting room to facilitate different programs, along with a smaller meeting room with a capacity to house 10 to 15.

This final phase of the project, including the overhaul of its upstairs, will now be dedicated to the children’s department and

circulation. During the two-week closure, all of the children’s books and materials will be moved upstairs to their permanent homes and the lower level will be restored to its intended layout.

Completed in January, the lower level is home to the adult, teen and reference sections, computer labs, study rooms, mechanicals and administration offices which are now the headquarters for the

district’s three branches. Renovating and making use of the entire lower level nearly doubles the size of the library space.

Monday, June 18, will be the first day the library will be open to the public after the building is completed. The Friends of the Library will be on hand to help greet patrons. An official ribbon See LIBRARY, page 2

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LIBRARY Continued from page 1 cutting with Mayor John Noak and the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce will be held at 11 a.m. on June 21.

Pointon said the project has remained on budget and is relatively on schedule. Due to some unforeseen minor issues, the project was delayed slightly by two months.

During the closure patrons are asked to visit the Crest Hill Branch at 1298 Theodore St., or the Lockport Branch currently located in the Gaylord Building at 200 W. 8th St., Lockport.

For more information, contact the Crest Hill branch at 815725-0234, the Lockport branch at 815-838-0755, or visit www. whiteoaklibrary.org.

In addition, the library district has selected The Lombard Company as the general contractor for the new Crest Hill building.

A groundbreaking ceremony is expected for that project at 11 a.m. on June 12 at the site of the future library building located at 20670 Kubinski Dr., Crest Hill, just north of Menards.

The general contractor, the Frederick Quinn Corporation, has been selected for the renovations of the Lockport library. The addition for the Lockport project is hoped to begin within a month of the Crest Hill project’s start. katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

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Rain barrels are placed under a house’s downspout to collect clean water for watering household plants and gardens.

Rain barrels now available

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The village of Romeoville is encouraging its residents to incorporate a few green initiatives that are low cost and take little work.

The village is instituting its rain barrel program once again this year, selling the barrels at cost to encourage the conservation of water. According to village trustee Sue Micklevitz, the village has sold 46 rain barrels to date and hopes to encourage the sale of more. She explains that rain barrels are containers that

collect rain water by placing it at your home’s downspout. The water can be used later to water plants inside and outside the home.

Research shows that during a one-inch rain, a typical single family roof can move more than 300 gallons of water which would fill most barrels four to five times.

In addition, the village held rain garden workshop last week that showcases how a rain garden can be created to divert roof water to travel to an area where is will slowly soak into the ground. Micklevitz said that

residents can create a garden such as this and by doing so can help keep clean water from going down the sewer system.

“This is a great and easy way to utilize resources,” said Micklevitz.

Village research indicated that a garden planted with deep rooted plants like flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs, in some locations, 90 percent of a one-inch rainfall would be absorbed by the rain garden.

The rain barrels sell for $85 and can be purchased by contacting the village at 815-886-7200. katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

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Local governments brace for lost replacement tax

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

As the state of Illinois continues its scramble to lessen the budget shortfall, local dollars are now in jeopardy.

Local governments, school districts, townships, and park districts stand to lose shared revenues it has received from the state annually for decades.

House Speaker Michael Madigan put a proposal on the table introducing three amendments that could divert up to $1.4 billion of revenue collected from the personal property replacement tax to cover teacher pensions.

Replacement taxes are revenues collected by the state and paid to local governments to replace money that was lost by local governments when

their powers to impose personal property taxes on corporations, partnerships, and other business entities were taken away.

These taxes resulted when the new Illinois Constitution directed the legislature to abolish business personal property taxes and replace the revenue lost by local government units and school districts.In 1979,a law was enacted to provide for statewide taxes to replace the monies lost to local governments.

The Valley View School District, which collects the most in property taxes, stands to lose the most. At almost $9.8 million, according to School Board President Steve Quigley, that would “equate to scores of staff salaries.”

“I think that the State should stop shirking its financial responsibilities and should

stop trying to balance its fiscal burdens on the back of local governmental entities,” said Quigley. “We have reduced spending and implemented cost saving measures all over the place at VVSD to the tune of around 21 to 22 million dollars the past four years. Cities and villages in our area have done many different things to balance their budgets. This proposal will hurt schools, park districts, libraries, municipalities and other local units of government all to varying degrees. These entities are where most folks get the lions share of their public services, further reductions hit people at the very base levels.”

Local mayors are bracing for the cuts as well. Romeoville Mayor John Noak warned that the village is at risk of losing $159,000.

“We will continue to monitor this,” said Noak.“These are funds that the state has the right to give back to local governments and has been doing so for decades. This is nothing more than an attempt to pass down the burden.”

Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said the village would stand to lose $135,000 a year and that he has expressed his opinion to legislators that this is not a solution.

“To threaten to take away these funds and use it to cover pension, makes no sense,” said Claar.

At debate is whether or not this is a ploy by politicians calling attention to issues revolving around who pays out for pensions. However, local officials agree that considering the condition the state is in, any

cuts are possible.

“This mess was not created overnight and a quick fix is not what is needed,” said Quigley. “It is of course feasible, desperate people will do desperate things as they say and the state of Illinois has major money issues. I hope the rank and file General Assembly members will reject this CPPRT proposal for something far more reasonable that will not hurt kids, families and public services.”

Legislators continue to grapple with funding pensions, with Madigan and Governor Pat Quinn outspoken about the State’s need to stop paying pension costs as means to rectify the budget.

No action on the proposal has been taken as of yet but is expected before the legislative session ends this month. katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

City Center Campus to pull JJC programs, students into downtown

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Plans are underway to construct a new $50 million Joliet Junior College building in downtown Joliet, and spokesperson for the college Kelly Rohder said it’s not just for culinary arts.

“One thing that drives me nuts, is that some papers call it the culinary arts building,” Rohder said. “So many other things, important things, will go in there. We’re looking at putting exactly what we have in our City Center campus now in the new building, with the addition of the culinary program.”

Once finished, the new City Center building would house workforce development, adult education and literacy, dual credit programs for high school students, and culinary arts.

The college has marked January 2013 as the date to break ground on the new building, which will sit on the corner of Chicago and

Webster. However, construction work has already begun. The historic White Store building was demolished in January of 2011 and the City Council recently gave JJC permission to begin vacating a north/south alleyway located on the west side of the property.

“This building is a critical piece to the future of downtown Joliet,” City Manager Thomas Thanas said.“I’m a big fan of the transportation center project,but I think the JJC project will have a more immediate impact on the revitalization of downtown Joliet.”

The city manager’s sentiment reflects the general mood shared

by Joliet officials,who see the new building as a welcome economic boost to the area. In addition to decorating downtown with a new state-of-the-art structure, city and college officials predict that 400 to 500 students will use the new building every day.

These additional students could

be potential customers to many downtown businesses.

“The day that the building opens we will see an influx of probably 500 students a day,” Thanas said. “Those are new customers in downtown Joliet, and we’re sure that some of those students will stick around, have a sandwich, have a beer, and maybe even some of them will think about living in Joliet.”

Despite these high hopes, some funding questions still remain unanswered. Project manager for the new City Center, Larry Bacher, told the City Council on April 30 that a 2008 referendum has provided the college with enough money to complete construction of the exterior of the building.

However, the college is waiting on approximately $25.5 million from the state to complete the project’s interior.

“We have alternate funding strategies in place,” Rohder said

when asked about the certainty of receiving state funds. “The bottom line is this building is going to be built, it just depends on how we go about doing that.

Things like that may affect the timeline.”

A definite timetable has not yet been worked out for the building’s completion, but

Rohder said the college hopes to have it in use by sometime in 2015. As part of the college’s 2008-13 Master Plan, Rhoder said the City Center, like other building projects in the plan, will be sustainable and have LEED certification. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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ComEd releases power outage smartphone app With summer storms an obvious threat, ComEd is making a proactive move to keep its customers informed of any outages and just how long restoration will take with a new interactive system.

No longer will you have to sit through an automated call system.If you have a smartphone, the information can be found at your fingertips.

In a move to improve communications with its customers, ComEd is rolling out a new interactive online outage map and a new mobile application for smart phones.

In addition, ComEd is now offering a mobile application for iPhone® and Android™ devices, enabling users to conveniently report power outages and manage their accounts from their smartphones.

The new mobile application enables customers to: • Report an outage and check restoration status • View their account summary and history • Manage payments, including budget billing, automatic payments, and one-time payments • Report a meter reading

• Find a location to make an inperson payment To download the application, customers should visit https:// www.comed.com/app or search for “ComEd” in their smartphone’s application store.

“These new features are just two of many improvements ComEd has made in recent months as part of our focus on delivering greater value to our customers through enhanced customer service,” said Terence R. Donnelly, executive vice president and chief operations officer for ComEd. “The new, interactive map allows customers

to quickly find detailed information about outages in their communities. And the app makes it easier for customers to conduct business with us by leveraging the convenience of a smartphone.”

In addition, an interactive outage map is now available on ComEd.com. The color-coded map allows customers to easily find information on the location and size of outages and get estimated power restoration times.

Using the online map, customers can report outages and view all outages in the

ComEd service territory. Colorcoded icons indicate the number of customers affected by each incident. The map allows customers to zoom in on a specific area for details, such as the estimated restoration time and crew status. Information is updated every 30 minutes.

A mobile version of the map is being developed.

The outage map can be found under the Customer Service tab at www.ComEd.com or by visiting ww.comed.com/map.

Laura Katauskas contributed to this report.

Kathleen Walsh awarded Abri Credit Union scholarship Abri Credit Union is excited to announce that Kathleen Walsh was selected as the winner of the $1,000 college scholarship.

Walsh graduated from Providence Catholic High School with a 4.5 GPA and will be attending Villanova University to study Political Science/ Spanish. Walsh’s application

included three outstanding recommendations, one of which described Kathleen as “an outgoing and articulate individual who is driven to achieve. She brings a focus and commitment to every aspect of her life.” While in high school Kathleen not only excelled academically, she also took

part in various extracurricular activities and community service activities. She was named an AP National Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, Spanish National Honors Society, First Honors Academic Honors, Theology Academic Award, Student of the Month for Chemistry Honors. As a member of the Mock Trial Team,

Art Club, Math Team and Science Club, Kathleen also finds time to volunteer and give back to her community. She volunteers as a Girl Scout, at Habitat for Humanity, Augustinian Youth Ministry Student Moderator and is a Supervisor for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word and is a member of the Willow Street

Dance Theater.

The scholarship was awarded to Kathleen based on her academic excellence, involvement in school and the community, as well as her display of citizenship and writing quality. The credit union had an outstanding pool of applicants to award this year’s scholarship.

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Police Blotter

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Romeoville Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Franciso Ortiz-Brito, 43, 235 Haller, was arrested at 11:21 a.m. on May 13 and charged with speeding, driving without a driver’s license, fleeing or attempting to elude police officers near Weslake and Parkview Drive.

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Dieter Krause, 30, 222 Browning Road, Tellford, Ten., was arrested at 6:59 a.m. on May 16 and charged with failing to wear a seatbelt and an in-state warrant near Normantown Road and Montrose Drive.

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A business in the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive reported several thefts and criminal damage to property at 12:01 a.m. on May 17. Several lockers in the business were damaged and the contents of the lockers were removed. Estimated cost to repair the lockers and the items taken is $800.

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A resident in the 1000 block of Key Largo reported a residential burglary. at 3:31 p.m. on May 17. Several computers, cameras, TVs, and other items were taken from the residence.

Estimated cost of the items taken is $7,000.

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Ciriaco Obispo, 59, 709 Shannon, was arrested at 11:24 a.m. on May 17 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of Weber Road.

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Karel Childs, 19, 615 Mendota Lane, was arrested at 8:26 a.m. on May 18 and charged with retail theft and trespass to property on the 400 block of Weber Road.

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A customer at a business in the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive reported a burglary from motor vehicle at 3:49 p.m. on May 18. A laptop computer was taken from an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the business parking area. Estimated cost of the laptop is $600.

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Charles Miller, 22, 47 Ambassador, was arrested at 8:55 a.m. on May 19 and charged with driving with a suspended license, improper lane use, and an improper u-turn near Weber

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Road and Lakewood Falls.

Javier Melendez, 41, 411 Liberty Street, Joliet, was arrested at 4 a.m. on May 18 and charged with driving with a suspended license and an uninsured motor vehicle on the 300 block of Romeo Road.

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Andrea Velazquez, 274 Sioux Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:06 a.m. on May 19 and charged with driving without lights and driving without a valid driver’s license

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Gregory Partida, 44, 1 Sonoma Drive, was arrested at 1:18 a.m. on May 20 and charged with battery on the 0-100 block of Sonoma Drive.

A resident in the 200 block of Fremont reported criminal damage to property at 3:16 p.m. on May 21. An Airsoft gun was used to damage the siding of the residence. Estimated cost of the damage to the siding is $1,500.

Tapia, 33, 149 12 Vincente Olympic Lane, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 9:50 a.m. on May 20 and charged with driving without a driver’s license and speeding near 135th Street and Heritage Parkway.

resident in the 200 14 Ablock of Columbine Lane reported a motor vehicle theft at 8:26 a.m. on May 21. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence. Estimated cost of the vehicle is $19,000.

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A resident in the 1200 block of Santa Fe reported a motor vehicle theft at 9:44 a.m. on May 22. A Suzuki motorcycle was taken while it was parked the residents’ parking area. Estimated cost of the motorcycle is $5,000.

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A resident in the 150 block of Highpoint Drive reported a motor vehicle theft at 4:39 a.m. on May 22. A Honda motorcycle was taken while it was parked in the residents’ parking area.

Estimated cost of the motorcycle is $6,800.

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Lewis University dean taking on a different role Dr. Jeanette M. Mines, founding Dean of Lewis University College of Education, is serving her last semester in that position.

Beginning July 2, she will be focusing full time on another post she has held for several years, Academic Associate to the Provost, in addition to serving as Dean. Dr. Pam Jessee, Associate Dean of the College of Education, will serve as Interim Dean of the College of Education.

Stephany Schlachter, Provost, commented, “In addition to providing excellent leadership for the College of Education, Dr. Mines has facilitated many new academic initiatives together with the Deans and other

administrators. As Academic Associate, she will continue to collaborate and provide support to further enhance the success of our students.”

Mines led the College of Education for 17 years as a Department Chair,Associate Dean of College of Arts & Sciences and Dean of the College of Education.

Among the advancements achieved under her leadership, the College of Education was established, partnerships and relationships with the Joliet Diocesan Catholic schools were enhanced, undergraduate and graduate programs increased, the College of Education received national accreditation

from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and Lewis University’s first doctoral program— Educational Leadership— was established.

In 1995, the Department of Education served about 200 students with seven faculty and two staff members. In 2011, the College of Education served about 900 students with 10 staff and 31 faculty members. “Our significant growth is due to our programs that combine the best of theory and practice. I love the way faculty and staff collaborate so well together. Without that teamwork, these things would have never happened,” Mines

Valley View Schools say goodbye to retirees As the 2011-12 school year comes to a close, many of the Valley View School District will be saying farewell. Retiring this year include:

Martinez Middle School

Independence Elementary School --Frank Orenic, 2001- 2012

Salk Elementary School --Margo Morrison, 2004- 2012

-Cynthia Blindt, 2003-2012 --Diane Helis, 1999- 2012 --Kathleen Skwara, 2007-2012

Lukancic Middle School

Bolingbrook High School

Tibbott Elementary School

--Bruce Chvalovsky, 1974- 2012 --Marge Dore, 2000- 2012 --Nancy C. Peterson, 2003- 2012 --Vincent Rukstalis, 1993- 2012 --Elvire Saintus, 2003- 2012 --Carolyn M.Toerpe, 1985- 2012 --Robert Vandiver, 2004- 2012

B.J. Ward Elementary School

--Julianne Branch-Lindsey, 19782012

--Bobbie Bell, 1995- 2012 --Maureen Lewandowski, 19912012

Hermansen Elementary School --James Piechowiak, 1985- 2012

--Lynette Mefferd, 2007- 2012

Pioneer Elementary School

Brooks Middle School

--JoAnn Brost, 1993- 2012 --Larry Nichols, 1974- 2012

--Nancy Jarvis, 2002- 2012 --Victoria Rollett, 2006- 2012

Beverly Skoff Elementary School --Billy Orsborn, 2002- 2012

Humphrey Middle School --Sylvia Quatrano, 1991- 2012

Irene King Elementary School --Susan Kroll, 1983- 2011

R.C. Hill Elementary School --Robert Stilwell, 1977- 2012

Romeoville High School --Michael McHugh, 1975- 2012 --Linda Pettigrew, 1985- 2012 --Denise Ramirez, 1988- 2012 --Adele Wallace, 1986- 2012

Transportation Dept.

--Carol Carver, 1990- 2012

--Thomas Dickson, 2002- 2012 --Carol Dolosic, 2001- 2012 --Kym Horan, 2003- 2012 --Lois Lynn, 1993- 2012 --Rose Meredith, 2006- 2012 --Robert Polodna, 2001- 2012 --Kenneth Stoklosa, 1996- 2012 --Jake Taylor, 2003- 2011

Wood View Elementary School --Karen Foy, 1997- 2012 --Pat Norton, 1985- 2012 Compiled by Laura Katauskas

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Although an administrator, Mines still believed in teaching at least one course each semester.

The Lewis University 2005 Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award honoree said, “I love our students—their inquisitiveness, eagerness to learn, desire to serve, and appreciation for the value of education.”

Committed to developing tomorrow’s teachers, Mines has made several presentations, addresses and workshops for peers and others interested in education around the globe. Most recently, she presented “Moving beyond flags and festivals: Nurturing cultural competence

in education candidates” with College of Education colleagues Dr. Pam Jessee, Dr. Barbara Mackey and Dr. Suzanne O’Brien at the Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting in February.

Books authored by Mines include selections for teens: “Risking It,”“Misjudged,”“Another Chance,” and “Reckless.” The Lemont resident also authored numerous articles including, ““High Stakes Testing and its Impact on a Liberal Education” in the “Dimensions of Curiosity: Liberal Learning in the 21st Century,” and “Young Adult Literature: Female Heroes Do Exist” in “The ALAN Review.”

School’s out!

The last day of school for most Valley View School District 365U students will be June 4.

High school students will attend from 7:30 to 9:10 a.m.

Middle school attendance times will be 8:25 to 10:15 a.m.

And elementary school children will attend from 9:05 to 10:45 a.m.

Buses will leave school seven minutes after the final bell.

The final day for kindergarten and early childhood students will be June 1.

Calendar ONGOING Tai Chi and Westfield Walkers.

Senior Services Center of Will County wants to keep seniors healthy and living independently as long as possible.

Tai Chi is offered here at the center on Tuesday’s and other locations throughout the county.

This is a 12-week program. Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays as we walk the mall. Not only do you get the benefit of walking twice a week, once a month we offer a free breakfast at Panera and an opportunity to hear a speaker provided by Provena Health. You can take a 12-week Tai Chi class for a $20 suggested donation, and you can join our Westfield Walkers Club for $25 per year. For more information please give us a call at 815-7239713.

Munchkin Market at the Farmer’s Market. 6-8 p.m. at the Lockport Farmer’s Market and Car Show on Monday nights.

Libraries from White Oak Library District will be coming to the farmer’s market to tell stories and have some fun.

Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport.

This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611.

Birth After Cesarean. Meet other moms who are planning their natural birth after cesarean section.Come for encouragement, support and information to plan your next birth. Meetings at noon the first Monday every month in Romeoville. Call Melanie at 253861-5897 -VBACesarean@aol. com Need a Job or GED Classes?

Education Service Network NFP Inc.’s Career Seekers GED/ Workforce program, a program of the Regional Office of Education is located at 179 North Chicago St. Joliet, Illinois 60432. We offer GED classes/resume preparation/ job placement for participants between the ages of 16 and 21.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We also offer GED classes at our satellite site at the Friendship Centre at

HighPoint, 175 South HighPoint Drive, Romeoville on Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information call 815774-8902 or 815-774-8922.

Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www. niafg.org for more information.

Food Pantry. To better serve your needs, Power Connection’s Large Food Pantry will now be open on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Due to the holiday, our Large Pantry will be open on Tuesday, May 29, at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Next month, June 11 and 25. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat.There is no income verification and all residents of Illinois are welcome.

The Clothing Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more!

Donations accepted Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit thepowerconnection.org for more information on available services and classes.

MAY 31 Golden Age Club. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department, 900 W. Romeo Road. Transportation is available to members by calling the Recreation Center at 815-8866222 the day before a meeting.

Members must be 50 years plus to join, and may do so by coming to any Thursday meeting.

JUNE 2 Clothing Give-away. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alpha Missionary Baptist Church, 240 S. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook. Clothing and shoes for all ages.

JUNE 4 Look Good, Feel Better. 5 p. m. at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, 500 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook. This program is especially designed for newlydiagnosed cancer patients. Learn how to apply makeup, manage hair and wigs during changes in appearance due to cancer

treatment. Each participant will receive her own sample bag of free makeup. Light refreshments will be provided. Register by calling 630-856-7525.

JUNE 5 Teen Advisory Group. 6:307:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. What equipment do you want to see at the library, and which programs do you want to see? There will be snacks and soda, and awesome games.

For grades 7-12. Register at the reference desk or call 815-8862030.

JUNE 6 Book discussion. 11 a.m. to noon at the Romeoville Library.

Pick up a copy of Ian McEwan’s celebrated novel “Amsterdam,” and come to the large study room to discuss this story of mystery, romance, political intrigue, and morality. Two men, one a famous composer and the other a newspaper editor – meet after the death of a lover they had in common. Their meeting leads to a pact which will have severe consequences for everyone involved.

Village Board Meeting. 6-8 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Road. The public is invited to public Village Board meetings.

JUNE 8 Movies under the stars. Premovie activities will begin at 8 p.m. with showtime at 9:15 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1150 W. Romeo Road. Come on out for a night with the stars under the stars. This time, see “Cars 2” in the park.

JUNE 10 Downtown Car Show. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Townhall Dr. and Phelps Ave.It’s time for the annual Downtown Redevelopment Car Show. Whether you own a car, you are a car enthusiast, or you are simply looking for a day out on the town, this is one event not to miss. Enjoy microreality racing by P&G Speedway between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and classic, custom, antique, and modern vehicles all day long.

For more information about the show, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at 815886-6222.

JUNE 12 Teen Crafts: Marshmallow candy. 6:30-7 p.m. at the Romeoville Library.

Learn to make tasty and beautiful

THE BUGLE MAY 31, 2012 Japanese marshmallow candy. Be sure to bring an empty stomach for this tasty treat straight from Japan. For grades 7-12. Register at the reference desk or call 815886-2030.

JUNE 13 Life-Sized Candy Land. 6:307:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road. Help kick off the White Oak Library District’s summer reading program, called “Reading is so Delicious,” with a life-sized Candyland game with participants playing the pieces.

This all-ages game requires registration, so call the Children’s Services Desk at 815-886-2030 to sign up.

JUNE 16 Grand Haven Adult Resort Community Promenade House Walk. Noon to 3 p.m. at 1520 Grand Haven Boulevard, Romeoville.

JUNE 18 Mix-it-up Monday. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Reading is so delicious at the library. Have fun with activities, games, and crafts focusing on food. For ages 6-9. Sign up at the Children’s Services Desk or call 815-8862030.

JUNE 19 What’s Cooking? 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Tweens aged 8-12 can bake, shake, and make messy fun this summer.

Taste-test pizza, make candy sushi, and more. Sign up at the Children’s Services Desk or call 815-886-2030.

Cook-a-Book. 6-7 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Whip up a delicious treat as you combine famous children’s books with yummy crafts, activities, and games. Sign up at the Children’s Services Desk or call 815-8862030.

Labyrinth Interactive.

6:15-8 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Come to a screening of the cult classic film Labyrinth,

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with callbacks, food, props, and more. For more information visit reference desk or call 815-8862030.

JUNE 20 Drop-in crafts. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Romeoville Library.

Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make a foodthemed craft. No registration is required.

Village Board Meeting. 6-8 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Road. The public is invited to public Village Board meetings.

JUNE 21 Music Mania. 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Romeoville Library.

Shake your sillies out, wiggle your waggles away, and have fun dancing. Come to the library to dance, shake scarves, and use musical instruments to the librarian’s favorite children’s songs. Sign up at the Children’s Services Desk or call 815-8862030.

Brick Building Club. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Have fun building your own creations with LEGO bricks supplies by the library. Finished works will go on display until the next session. For ages 6 and up.

Rockin’ the Ville: Tropixplosion. 7-9 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1150 W. Romeo Road. Tropixplosion is a Caribbean show band that features steel drums, incredible percussion, great vocals, performance pieces, and more high-energy fun.

For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at 815-886-6222.

JUNE 25 Mix-it-up Monday. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Reading is so delicious at the library. Have fun with activities, games, and crafts focusing on food. For ages 6-9. Sign up at the Children’s See CALENDAR, page 31

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Across

1 Kilmer of “Batman Forever” 4 Nostalgic soft drinks 9 Latish wake-up time 14 Object of a conquistador’s quest 15 Conjure up 16 As a friend, to Francois 17 What older baseball pitchers might do?

20 “Scarborough ‘ Fair” herb 21 Huey, Dewey and Louie, e.g.

22 Dull routine 23 Fetch Halloween costumes from the attic?

27 Mice and lice 29 Quick-flash link 30 French land mass 31 Early pamphleteer 35 Big name in baseball cards 39 “Can I get a word in?”

41 Muffler 43 Intimate apparel purchase 44 Wrinkle-prone fabric 46 Work with one’s hands 48 NATO founding member 49 Classy org.?

51 Dulles alternative 53 Post snide comments on a blog?

59 Italian diminutive suffix 60 “Pagliacci” clown 61 Dundee denials 64 Join the high school wrestling team?

68 Early IndoEuropean 69 Actress Dunne 70 Volstead __: Prohibition enabler 71 Campfire treat 72 Enjoyed, as a beach blanket 73 “Go for it!”

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1 Swears 2 Certain stage solo 3 Scratch 4 Composer Rorem 5 HTC smartphone 6 Mr. Fixit’s genre 7 “Don’t remind me” 8 Attach, in a way 9 Most likely to crack 10 Bring down the curtain 11 Tiny Pacific republic 12 Rally, as a crowd 13 Thin sprays 18 Think 19 Actress Swenson 24 Fall (over) 25 Geneticist’s concerns 26 Art colony town 27 Medicine chest item 28 K-12 32 “Ew!” 33 Mary Bobbsey’s older daughter 34 Poetic preposition 36 Keeps at it 37 Galileo Galilei Airport city

38 Attention __ 40 Choice reading?

42 Casino game 45 Its largest moon is Triton 47 Drops on a blade?

50 Each 52 Monument word 53 Gyro essentials 54 Render weaponless 55 Godzilla’s stomping ground 56 “Wait __ Dark”: 1967 film 57 Pageant trophy 58 “Okey-__!”

62 Verb-to-noun suffix 63 Droop-nosed fliers 65 Mr. Potato Head piece 66 “Small Craft on a Milk Sea” musician 67 Home viewing room

You can’t always wait for the world to catch up. You may set an inspiring pace in the week ahead. People will admire your industriousness in the workplace and your leadership abilities in group settings.

Life is a learning process. In the week ahead, you would be wise to develop strategies to avoid being overwhelmed when events unfold too quickly. The boss might be less charming and more demanding.

Power to the people plus some power to you in the week ahead, since you may have a feeling that you can do anything. Strong ambitions need a suitable outlet; don’t miss any opportunity to excel.

This week is a good time to learn what makes your mate tick. You and a significant other can discuss ambitions and financial plans. Avoid making impetuous purchases out of pure boredom.

Console yourself by focusing on moneymaking activities.

In the week ahead, you must remember that the heart is a muscle and that heartbreak gives you a chance to strengthen that muscle.

If you do what others won’t, you can accomplish what others can’t. In the week ahead, your talents shine when you become involved in action-oriented activities. Group dynamics tend to highlight your abilities.

A fixation on fixing.

The hair of the dog isn’t always the best cure, since you might end up with fleas. In the upcoming week, the more you try to fix a problem, the more likely you will create another problem.

It is better to express yourself than to repress yourself. In the week ahead, you may have more than one opportunity to turn a situation to your advantage especially if you are focused on accomplishment.

If it is important to you to succeed, you will find a way - but if it isn’t, you will find an excuse. During the upcoming week, you could be powerfully drawn to ways to manipulate money in your favor.

One of the secrets to success is an understanding of when to say yes. With powerful Pluto in your sign, ambition could be your middle name. In the week ahead, focus energies on achievement.

Focus on making progress, not perfection. You must roll up your sleeves to get jobs done, even if they aren’t done perfectly. In the upcoming week don’t leap to conclusions or take risks with your money.

Taking a leap into the dark can be dangerous. In the week to come, you may be prompted to search for the cosmic musical score that shows what your part is in the melody of life. Avoid impulsiveness.

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Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • SNOWY • COLON • BAMBOO • AERATE

Answer:

When the partners argued over use of their yacht, it turned into -- A “ROW” BOAT

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Clow’s 13th Annual Cavalcade of Planes ready to land The skies above Bolingbrook will be filled with planes, skydivers, and more the weekend of June 2 and 3, during the 13th annual Cavalcade of Planes.

On the ground, attendees at this family-friendly event will be able to explore aviation up close as pilots showcase their planes from general aviation and experimental aircraft to vintage military aircraft known as “Warbirds,” amongst others.

Representatives from a variety of airplane manufacturers will showcase the current planes available and aircraft owners will also offer used airplanes for sale. Some of the airplane manufacturers who have committed include Cessna, Piper, Diamond, Cirrus, and Light-sport aircraft (LSA).

“Having these planes at the Cavalcade enables people to better understand the potential for their own involvement in aviation,” said Joe DePaulo, the main organizer for the event and General Manager for the airport.

The resident organization at the airport, the Illinois Aviation

Museum, will be one of several organizations with exhibits that explain the history and future of aviation. The museum has collected and restored several aircraft along with creating some informational displays about the history of aviation.

Representatives from Cantigny Museum will be on-hand to display some of their aircraft and answer questions.

For those who want to experience aviation with a bit more intensity,A&M Aviation will be offering plane and helicopter rides.

Along with all that action on the ground, attendees will enjoy a variety of activities in the air above the airport. Several military aircraft will fly over throughout the weekend. Last year, a B-2 Stealth Bomber flew over the airport, bringing loud cheers from the crowd.

Several Warbirds will conduct formation flights recreating how the planes were used in combat over the years. Other types of planes will be conducting demonstration flights as well.

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Last year, over 15,000 people came out to see a stealth bomber, Blackhawk helicopters, and parachute jumpers at Clow International Airport.

Skydivers will be launching several times during the weekend, conducting precision landings on the airport grounds.

Live music will be provided during the event by Scramble Unplugged. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including a Beer Garden from 11

a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Children will be able to get rides on the new “Ground Bound” and a remodeled helicopter drawn towed around the grounds.

Organizers and volunteers held their final planning meeting this last weekend to confirm activities, events, and logistics for

the event which was attended by over 15,000 people last year.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is $3 for adults, 18 and under pay $1, and children under the age of 5 are free. For more information, go to www.bbclowairport.com or call 630-378-0479.

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New changes for Social Security and federal benefit recipients The U.S. Department of the Treasury is phasing out paper federal benefit checks.

Everyone who receives Social Security, Supplement Security Income (SSI) or other federal benefit payments by check is required to switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013.

“This move will save taxpayers $1 billion over the next 10 years, while ensuring all federal benefit recipients receive their money in the safest, most reliable way possible,” says David A. Lebryk, commissioner of the Treasury Department’s Financial Management Service.

While about 90 percent of Social Security and SSI payments are being made electronically, there are still approximately

7 million checks issued to beneficiaries monthly.

Switching to electronic payments now is one simple step you can take to free up your summer days.

No more check troubles There are lots of hassles with paper checks that can get in the way of enjoying summer.

Electronic payments eliminate monthly trips to the bank or credit union to cash or deposit checks. When your summer plans involve travel, you don’t have to worry about a check sitting unsecured in your mailbox while you’re away.

“I encourage federal benefit recipients or their caregivers to make the switch to electronic payments today,” says Lebryk.

“You’ll be ensuring funds are delivered in a safe, convenient way, while saving yourself an extra ‘to-do’this summer.”

Two electronic options The Treasury Department is recommending two electronic options that make receiving payments easier.

The Go Direct(R) campaign makes it fast, free and easy to switch to electronic payments online at www.GoDirect.org or through the U.S. Treasury Electronic Payment Solution

Center toll-free at 1-800-3331795. You can choose either: • Direct deposit to a checking or savings account.Your federal benefit payment will go straight into your account on payment day each month.

• Direct Express(R) Debit MasterCard(R) card. If you don’t have a bank account or prefer a prepaid debit card, switch to the Direct Express(R) card. There are no sign-up fees, overdraft fees or monthly fees.

Some fees for optional services may apply. For information on card fees and features, visit www.GoDirect.org.

This information has been provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury,

Financial Management Service.

The Go Direct(R) campaign is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks.

The Direct Express(R) logo, Go Direct(R) and Direct Express(R) are registered service marks, and the Go Direct(R) logo is a service mark, of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service.

The Direct Express(R) Debit MasterCard(R) card is issued

by Comerica Bank, pursuant to a license by MasterCard International Incorporated.

MasterCard(R) and the MasterCard(R) Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

Help improve dad’s health this Father’s Day Though your dad may be a superhero to you,he is not immune to common health problems that affect men.And as your father ages, his risk for certain life-threatening diseases increases.

But you can be his superhero this Father’s Day by helping him form habits that promote good health and longevity.

Here are some healthy ways to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day: • Go Fishing: Stress is harmful to both mental and physical health, so get some fresh air and a sense of relaxation with a day on the water.

Evidence from several studies

suggests that incorporating fish into one’s diet can help protect against prostate cancer because they contain“good fat,”particularly omega-3 fatty acids.

• Barbecue: If a barbecue is your annual tradition, don’t fret. That fish you catch will go perfectly on the grill with a side of vegetables. Tomatoes and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are a great choice. And if you can’t forgo the beef, don’t char. Charred meats can contain cancer-causing carcinogens that lodge in the prostate.

Also skip the trans fatty acids

found in margarine and give your meal a flavor boost with olive oil instead.

• Move: Play golf, play tennis, or simply walk off your meal together.Obesity increases a man’s risk of heart disease, aggressive forms of prostate cancer, diabetes, stroke and hypertension, amongst other dangerous health problems, so make maintaining a healthy weight a priority for both you and Dad. • Checkup: Prostate cancer affects one in six men, with more than 16 million men affected by

the disease globally, and two million affected in the U.S. alone.

Early diagnosis can improve one’s prognosis, so encourage your father to schedule an appointment for a screening as soon as possible. Broader awareness and understanding for this disease are crucial for saving lives.

• Get Involved: You and dad can support men’s health while enjoying baseball, by donating money to support finding better treatments for prostate cancer.

Each year, during a special “Home Run Challenge,” Major League

Baseball and the Prostate Cancer Foundation encourage baseball fans to make a financial pledge for every home run hit during select games June 7-17 at www. homerunchallenge.org.

More healthy living tips, a free nutrition guide, and nutritious recipes can be found at www. pcf.org/nutrition.

If you really want to show Dad how much you care this Father’s Day, consider forgoing a gluttonous meal and spend the day promoting healthy habits instead.

Five tips great for planning for your retirement Consider the following five points when reviewing and taking charge of your retirement savings: • Invest your income boosts: If you receive an increase in income like a company bonus, salary increase, tax return or an expense reduction like paying off a car or a loan, it’s a great time to put those extra dollars towards retirement savings.

• Consolidate assets: If you still have retirement funds from

previous employers, roll those balances into your current company’s retirement plan.

Having all your retirement assets in one place simplifies retirement investing and income planning.

• Reduce taxable income: The money you contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement plan is not included in your current taxable income. So the more you save, the lower your income taxes.

Taxes aren’t due on the money

saved or on any investment earnings until the money is taken out of your 401(k) plan. And the good news is that by the time you withdraw money and pay taxes, you’ll most likely be in a lower tax bracket.

• Review your investments: Ask your employer about retirement planning education, online tools, or one-on-one support to help you make sure your investment strategy is in line with your overall

retirement goals as well as your risk tolerance.Take advantage of all the resources available to you.

• Maximize match benefits:Make sure you’re contributing enough to take full advantage of any company matching program. This is one of the most valuable benefits of saving for retirement through your employer. If you’re not doing this, you’re simply leaving money on the table.

If you’re enrolled in your company’s retirement plan, you’re already on the right track.

Remember to stay on track and take greater charge of your retirement plan. More information on saving for retirement can be found at www.LincolnFinancial.com.

To be better prepared for the years ahead, challenge yourself to step back and think about retirement in a new way, considering both savings and planning.

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Fifty Plus Stay more connected to family and friends Despite round-the-clock access to text messaging, email and social networking sites, meaningful connections sometimes seem harder to come by than ever these days.

You can connect better with your close friends and family. Here are some tips to help you keep in touch: • Make an appointment for important phone calls that are easy to put off. If you have an actual appointment, you can’t and won’t forget to give Mom and Dad a call. Better yet, make it a standing weekly ritual you will all look forward to each week.

• Want to tell a friend what’s new? Send a note on personalized stationery.“You will really brighten the day of your recipient with a card sent in the mail,” advises Mariam Naficy, CEO of Minted. com, an online stationery store.

• Throw a party. Nothing beats good old-fashioned face-to-face communication. So gather all your loved ones together for a party at your house.There will be

time enough to make meaningful conversation, and complete your duties as host.

• For the really important milestones like birth

THE BUGLE MAY 31, 2012 17 announcements and engagements, you’ll want to let your friends hear about it directly from you. Skip the temptation to broadcast your good news to the world with a

blog post or status update until after you’ve told your close friends and family. Sites like www.minted. com have the tools you’ll need to personalize your announcements.

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INSIDE: Rooks guides Romeoville baseball to regional win, page 20; Spartans softball wins playoff opener, page 21

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FANTASTIC FORD

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

When Romeoville’s Perez Ford had a false start end his bid for a second straight state medal in the 100-meter dash, his senior year came down to the 200 at the state meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Ford was able to qualify for finals in the 200, earning his second state medal, and finished sixth Saturday with a time of 22.40 seconds.

“It feels real good,” Ford said.

“I wasn’t ninth place like last year. I wasn’t the last person across the line, so it was good.”

He knew it was now or never after the false start in the 100.

“When I false started, I said I just needed to move on to the next race,” Ford said. “I knew it was going to be my last 200, so I just had to go all out.”

Darvell Harris of Chicago Dunbar won the race with a time of 21.44, while Calvin Edwards of Joliet West was second with a time of 21.61.

“Compared to last year this field was stacked,” Ford said.

“Especially at the top with the first two runners.”

Ford also missed out on qualifying for finals in the shot put, throwing 48 feet.

“The shot put was just a bad day,” he stated. “No matter how good my form was or how hard I threw it, it just didn’t go far.

It was just a bad day, it just happened at the state meet.”

Overall though the two-time medal winner is happy with his career.

“I’m real happy,” he said. “A lot of people can say they run track, but not a lot can say they placed at state. I get to have my picture on the wall at the See FORD, page 22

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Perez Ford placed sixth in the state in the 200-meter dash Saturday.

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Rooks, Spartans out-duel Wolves

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

The regular season may be nice, but in the end it all comes down to the post season.

That’s when Romeoville and pitcher Jim Rooks waited to have their best performance of the year.

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Jim Rooks pitched a shutout in his final high school start as Romeoville beat Oswego East 1-0.

Rooks outdueled Auburnbound Matt Schultz as No. 16 Romeoville defeated No. 17 Oswego East 1-0 last Monday in a Plainfield North regional quarterfinal.

“He’s one heck of a pitcher,” Rooks said. “He’s pretty hard to beat on a day like today. All I could do was throw strikes and we had a couple of good at bats early and got the run. Earlier in the year I faced these guys and left the ball up and they teed off on us. I knew I had to keep the ball down.”

“I told him (Rooks) to dream big last night and see great things happen,” Romeoville coach Dave Haskins said. “This was a great opportunity for him as a senior. He pitched he best game at the most important time. I’m proud of his effort.”

Rooks has battled through the ups and downs all season, but he picked the right time to peak.

“This year has been rough with my consistency,” Rooks stated. “I’ve been looking for this all season. This is just icing on the cake. It’s the right time to do this.”

At the beginning of the year Haskins, the first year coach at Romeoville, had his sights set on small ball and it paid off in the bottom of the second.

Nolan Allee walked and stole second. Then Matt Esquivel

bunted as Allee was running and on the throw to first Allee went home and was safe at the plate for the game’s lone run.

“We knew we weren’t going to be able to swing it,” Haskins said. “With the wind blowing in it was a difficult day and he (Schultz) is a great pitcher. We did the little things when we needed to. We had a great bunt

by Esquivel.”

The win was the first in the playoffs for the Spartans since 2009 when they won a quarterfinal game 12-2 over Hinsdale South.

“The past two years on varsity I’ve seen the worst,” Rooks said of the recent postseason struggles. From day one I knew I didn’t want that. I thought about that last night and I came in here and did something about it. It’s a big confidence builder for this team and it shows the younger kids that hard work pays off.”

With all of the young players, it was big to get the win, even after they lost to No. 1 Plainfield North 6-2 in the semifinal.

“It’s very big,” Haskins said. “We have a sophomore, freshman and a bunch of juniors playing. We’re young and we’re very proud of their effort. They came ready to play. This gives us some good momentum and experience going into next year and that definitely helps.”

Romeoville finished the season on a positive note the last two weeks after getting beat

by Plainfield Central 56-4 over a three-game series.

“We talked about being loose,” Haskins said. “We weren’t going to win conference, so it was time to move on to our next goal and try to win a regional. We started hitting the ball better and it just takes some time. They got more confident.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Romeoville wins first playoff game in 2000s

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

Thanks to a nine run second inning, Romeoville was able to win a postseason game for the first time this century as it nailed East Aurora 18-0 last Monday.

SOFTBALL “We came into this game never winning a regional game since I’ve been here,” Romeoville coach Christina Douglas said.

“The senior class knew that and we came out with all guns and exploded offensively. We had a strong offense and phenomenal pitching by a senior leader. You

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Cece Floyd belts a grand slam during Romeoville’s 18-0 win over East Aurora.

can’t ask for much more.”

It was a balanced effort throughout the lineup as several players had hits and RBI and the Spartans were able to go deep in the roster in the fourth inning as Melissa Guzior (2-for-3, 4 RBI at plate) allowed one hit on the mound.

“It’s good, we worked hard all season,” Guzior said. “We wanted to keep going as long as we could because we didn’t want it to end.

It was nice seeing everyone get a chance to do something great out there.”

“It was a good way to start regionals,” Cece Floyd said.

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BASEBALL BASEBALL 1. Plainfield North 2. Maine South 3. Joliet Catholic 4. Niles West 5. Minooka 6. Downers South 7. Lockport

SOFTBALL 1. Benet 2. Plainfield Central 3. Lockport 4. Downers North 5. Plainfield East 6. Joliet West 7. Minooka

GIRLS SOCCER 1. Downers South 2. Benet 3. Lockport 4. Plainfield North 5. Maine South 6. Plainfield Central 7. Niles West

BOYS VOLLEYBALL 1. Minooka 2. Downers North 3. Benet 4. Maine South 5. Plainfield North 6. Downers South 7. Bolingbrook

Batting Average Chris Tschida, JCA Derek Bangert, Lockport Mario Cerda, Joliet Central Kyle Richardson, Maine South Kevin Ross, Niles West Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Keenan Kelly, Maine South Runs Chris Tschida, JCA Steve Heffernan, Plainfield Central Ryan Peter, JCA Matt Underdown, Downers North Josh Altmann, Lockport Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Derek Bangert, Lockport Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Mike Rogala, Plainfield East Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Connor Kopach, Downers North Hits Derek Bangert, Lockport Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Connor Kopach, Downers North Ryan Peter, JCA Austin Mastela, Lockport Nate Searing, JCA Chris Tschida, JCA Kevin Ross, Niles West Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Ryan Czachor, Notre Dame Josh Altmann, Lockport Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Matt Walsh, Notre Dame RBI Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Nate Searing, JCA Austin Mastela, Lockport Chris Tschida, JCA David Wilk, Downers North Derek Bangert, Lockport

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Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Colton Smith, Plainfield North Connor Kopach, Downers North Matt Venn, Romeoville E. Stojanoff, Niles West

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FORD Continued from page 19

BOYS TRACK 1. Minooka 2. Joliet West 3. Lockport 4. Maine South 5. Niles West 3. Plainfield Central 4. Downers South

GIRLS TRACK 1. Bolingbrook 2. Plainfield North 3. Downers South 4. Downers North 5. Lockport 6. Minooka 7. Benet Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

FIRST Continued from page 21 “It was nice to see everyone working as a team. We wanted to do it together. Finally the curse is gone, that’s what we’ve been saying all season.”

The highlight of the game went to Floyd (3-for-3) as she belted a grand slam home run over the left field fence in the third inning.

“It felt great, it was my first home run in a while,” Floyd said.

“It was only my second one on the season.The pitcher today was easier to see the ball. The wind blowing out today was good.”

Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Matt Underdown, Downers North Homers Derek Bangert, Lockport Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Kyle Richardson, Maine South Matt Kramer, Plainfield East Eric DeLoach, Plainfield Central Colton Smith, Plainfield North Doubles Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Kevin Ross, Niles West Derek Bangert, Lockport Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Austin Mastela, Lockport Mike Bentson, Plainfield Central Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Chris Tschida, JCA ERA Kevin Duchene, JCA Jake Herron, Joliet West Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Matt Testa, JCA Brendan Miller, Plainfield North John Chignoli, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Troy Southard, Downers North Mark DeYoung, Plainfield Central Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Wins Brendan Miller, Plainfield North Kevin Duchene, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Kyle Colletta, Niles West Nick Davito, Lockport Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Evan Martens, Lockport Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central Corey Evak, Plainfield North Strikeouts Kevin Duchene, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Brendan Miller, Plainfield North Jake Herron, Joliet West Joe Cresta, Plainfield North J. Meger, Niles West Kyle Colletta, Niles West Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central David Wilk, Downers North John Chignoli, JCA

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SOFTBALL Batting Average

Julianne Rurka, Benet Maeve McGuire, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Kelli Holstine, Minooka Emily York, Benet Cara Debenedictis, Maine East Kendall Duffy, Benet Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West Haley Gerl, JCA Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Dani Knaak, Bolingbrook Rowan McGuire, Downers North Sam Yeager, Downers North Nikki Wood, Bolingbrook Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South Angelina Medo, Plainfield South Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East

.594 .584 .562 .488 .462 .455 .446 .445 .439 .430 .432 .429 .426 .424 .423 .409 .397 .396 .392 60 44 41 40 39 36 35 34 30 30

Hits Maeve McGuire, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Haley Gerl, JCA Emily York, Benet Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Kendall Duffy, Benet Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South

59 59 58 58 48 49 48 46 46

RBI Emily York, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Maeve McGuire, Benet

32 31 30 26 25 25 25 24

Homers Maeve McGuire, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Sam Yeager, Downers North Dale Ryndak, Downers North

14 9 7 7 7

Doubles Maeve McGuire, Benet Annie Molek, Plainfield East Carly Dundee, Lockport Whitney Lanphier, Plainfield South Marissa Panko, Benet Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East

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ERA

Runs Maeve McGuire, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Stephanie Abello, Benet Alex Wyss, JCA Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West

Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Whitney Lanphier, Plainfield South Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Marissa Panko, Benet Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West Dominique Roa, Plainfield Central Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central

60 44 44 42 41

Elaine Heflin, Downers North Dale Ryndak, Downers North Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport Sara Novak, Minooka Jackie Lilek, Minooka Carly Dundee, Lockport Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central

0.43 0.75 1.09 1.14 1.34 1.45 1.54

Wins Molly Moran, Benet Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport Annie Molek, Plainfield East Elaine Heflin, Downers North Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Sara Novak, Minooka Dale Ryndak, Downers North Carly Dundee, Lockport Jackie Lilek, Minooka

27-4 22-9 22-6 18-10 10-3 11-4 10-1 9-2 7-1 7-2 6-1

Strikeouts Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport Elaine Heflin, Downers North Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Molly Moran, Benet Annie Molek, Plainfield East Sara Novak, Minooka

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school.”

Ford now moves on to Northern Illinois University, where he will play football.That doesn’t mean he will be kept off

the track completely, though.

“They have a track club, so I might go out there just to run,” Ford said. “But likely this is the end of my track career. It is a fun

sport and I really enjoy running.

In the events I did I was able to prove how good of an athlete I am.”

Romeoville’s season came to an end the following day with a 5-1 loss to Naperville Central.

“We had nothing to lose,” Douglas said.“If we got the good base running and timely hits, we had a chance to win.”

That didn’t happen though as the Spartans had two runners on in the fifth but couldn’t cut the deficit. Abby Smith drove in the lone run.

Overall it was another solid season for Romeoville, which has been on the upswing the past few years.

“It was what I expected,” Guzior said. “We all tried our hardest and our best. We went as hard as we could for as long as

we could.”

“We had our ups and downs, but it hasn’t been disappointing at all,” Floyd stated. “We’ve had a lot of fun this year. This year we came out with the will to win.”

The Spartans had a major goal at the start of the season to compete with all teams and they were able to do that, despite coming up short to the conference powers in Minooka and Plainfield Central.

“We came into the season and we wanted to compete in every game,” Douglas said.

“We did that. Unfortunately in the last couple innings against tough competitors like Plainfield Central and Minooka we lost

it, but it was to good hits. Our defense is fundamentally sound and our pitchers are hitting their spots. We just needed the timely hits.”

Douglas credits the seniors for the improved play and hopes that they will leave behind a group ready to build on the success next year and beyond.

“I want to give credit to my five seniors,” said Douglas of. “These are five seniors that totally changed our program around. If you look at our schedule and our stats, they did that. Hopefully the younger girls will look up to that and will continue to compete in games.”

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Want to shape up workplace? Change your approach Q. I am so tired of unappreciative bosses, difficult coworkers and demanding customers. I work hard to communicate effectively and be helpful. Can’t other people be bothered to learn to behave decently in the workplace?

A. No, as you have observed not everyone is interested in dealing well with people. Unless some alien craft hits the planet with a harmony beam, you will have to deal with people who annoy you for the rest of your career.

Many of my clients have spent years at work bemoaning the fact that other people aren’t more like them, rather than learning to deal with this reality.

Venting about our feelings is an important part of change.

Equally important is our ability to adapt rapidly to the reality in which we find ourselves.

Sometimes venting can

become an end goal in itself rather than part of the process of change. We rant about what we don’t like about people at work, feel better, and then go back to our job with no plan to cope better with our circumstances.

Instead, imagine that your frustration is like gasoline for your car. Use the energy to brainstorm ways you can change your behavior, language and response to take better care of yourself. If you can use your anger well, you’ll be amazed at the creativity you’ll discover to practice better self-defense.

Be willing to try anything other than what you’ve already been doing. Sometimes we

resist a new approach because we suspect it might fail or we might look foolish. Keep in mind you are already constantly miserable; how much worse can it be to have one new idea not work?

Be willing as well to keep trying new strategies and technique until you find one that works. You’ll discover that desperation will definitely fuel your motivation to think innovatively.

Be careful that you don’t restrict yourself by believing that “your personality” is just stuck being nice. Interpersonal skills are just that: learned behavior. No one is born with a “personality” that has advanced people skills. People either learn these techniques or get consistently run over by people at work who behave badly.

As you try new approaches, be patient and do not become

disillusioned when you find how many of your ideas don’t work.

When we attempt to change our communication styles, we often have to hit a brick wall.We will often keep trying different versions of our usual style until we get really mad. Then we have a breakthrough idea we’ve never considered.

Realize that you aren’t just changing your communication style; you are also in some profound ways changing yourself. When we stop defending ourselves, needing to be right or requiring the approval of others, we are fundamentally shifting how we operate.

You may have days when you resent having to be the one who makes the effort to step out of the line of fire of others’ bad behavior. You will be the one doing the hard work. You’ll also be free from the control of

others for the rest of your career (and life)!

The last word(s) Q. My boss keeps promising a raise and promotion but refuses to put anything in writing. One of our competitors just made me a generous written offer to increase both my salary and position. Should I jump ship?

A. Yes, a written offer in the hand beats a verbal promise in the bush every time.

Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).

You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies. (c) 2012 INTERPERSONAL EDGE

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 338 Emery Ave., Romeoville, Illinois 60446 (Single Family Residence). On the 27th day of June, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. CHRISTOPHER GANS, STACY GANS, BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation dba ditech.com, GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH.COM and HAMPTON PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendant.

Case No. 11 ch 1361 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1055 PRINCETON DRIVE, ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (Single Family Residence). On the 27th day of June, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: WEST SUBURBAN BANK Plaintiff V. CHRISTOPHER L. ANDERSON, KRYSTN M. ANDERSON f/k/a KRYSTN LEON a/k/a KRYSTN M. LEON, FIRST MIDWEST BANK, MALIBU BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS & NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant.

Case No. 12 CH 168 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.

No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Steve Plato Troy Troy & Associates 116 N. Chicago Street Suite 202 Joliet, Illinois 60432 815-726-0756 815-726-3338 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

THE BUGLE MAY 31, 2012 SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 236 Gladiolus Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 27th day of June, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff V. Ray O. Reola; et. al.

Defendant.

Case No. 11 CH 3251 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1920 Amberleigh Court Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 27th day of June, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-AC2. Plaintiff V. Juan Torres; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 4660 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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.

All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.

No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

For Information Please Contact:

For Information Please Contact:

Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-10-12150

Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-29762

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

Published 5/24, 5/31, 6/7

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1600 RICHFIELD TRAIL ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (FRAME SINGLE FAMILYWITH ATTACHED 2 CAR). On the 27th day of June, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: FANNIE MAE (“FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION”) Plaintiff V. SANA KHAN Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1876 Sierra Trail Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single Family Residence). On the 13th day of June, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2007-2 Plaintiff V. AMY J. MILITELL, CURRENT SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF AMY J. MILITELL, LAKEWOOD FALLS PHASE 5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendant.

For Information Please Contact:

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

Case No. 11 CH 4404 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

Case No. 09 CH 6079 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 706 S. Shannon Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 20th day of June, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: GMAC Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff V. Matthew M. Sinclair; et. al. Defendant.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-06018

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Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.

No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 209,670.53 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

Case No. 11 CH 2634 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.

No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact:

For Information Please Contact:

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax)

KLUEVER & PLATT, LLC 65 EAST WACKER SUITE 2300 CHICAGO, IL 60601 312-236-0077 312-236-0514 (Fax)

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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THE BUGLE MAY 31, 2012 LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

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ROMEOVILLE

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

FANNIE MAE (“FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION”) Plaintiff,

US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-AC2.

Plaintiff,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs.

AMY J. MILITELL, CURRENT SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF AMY J. MILITELL, LAKEWOOD FALLS PHASE 5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendant. No. 11 CH 2634 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 6th day of March, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 13th day of June, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 228 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 5 POD 21, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST _ OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1999 AS DOCUMENT R99-124553 IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1876 Sierra Trail Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 06-03-12-401-002-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: KLUEVER & PLATT, LLC 65 EAST WACKER SUITE 2300 CHICAGO, IL 60601 312-236-0077 312-236-0514 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/17, 5/24, 5/31

THE

GMAC Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Matthew M. Sinclair; et. al.

Defendant. No. 11 CH 4404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 29th day of February, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 20th day of June, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: THAT PART OF LOT 509 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 7C, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 26, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2002-138021 AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 509; THENCE SOUTH 50 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 105.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 36.51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 53 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST, 105.71 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVE NONTANGENT TO THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE BEING CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 430.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 37 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 22.50 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 8.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 706 S. Shannon Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 11-04-18-406-094 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-29762 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/24, 5/31, 6/7

vs.

SANA KHAN Defendant. No. 09 CH 6079

vs.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 17th day of November, 2011, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 27th day of June, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 154 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 7 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 25, 2001 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2001-096217, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 1600 RICHFIELD TRAIL ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: FRAME SINGLE FAMILYWITH ATTACHED 2 CAR P.I.N.: 11-04-18-103-011

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 22nd day of February, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 27th day of June, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 430 IN WESLAKE SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 5 UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 20, 1997, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R97-91786, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1920 Amberleigh Court Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 06-03-12-105-034

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 209,670.53 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

Juan Torres; et. al.

Defendant. No. 10 CH 4660

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-10-12150 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff, vs.

Ray O. Reola; et. al.

Defendant. No. 11 CH 3251 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 22nd day of February, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 27th day of June, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 255, IN WESGLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 4 UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 22, 2000, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2000-90319, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 236 Gladiolus Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 04-07-309-001 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-06018 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

ROMEOVILLE

ROMEOVILLE

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER GANS, STACY GANS, BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation dba ditech.com, GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH.COM and HAMPTON PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendant. No. 11 ch 1361 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 6th day of March, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 27th day of June, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: Lot 38 in Block 3 in Hampton Park Subdivision No. 10, a Subdivision in the Northeast _ of Section 4, Township 36 North, Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded May 3, 1968 as Document No. R68-6757 in Will County, Illinois Commonly known as: 338 Emery Ave., Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 11-04-04-208-026-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

WEST SUBURBAN BANK Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER L. ANDERSON, KRYSTN M. ANDERSON f/k/a KRYSTN LEON a/k/a KRYSTN M. LEON, FIRST MIDWEST BANK, MALIBU BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS & NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. No. 12 CH 168 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 20th day of March, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 27th day of June, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 68 IN MALIBU BAY SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST _ OF THE NORTHEAST _ OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 16, 1998, AS DOCUMENT R98-81448, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1055 PRINCETON DRIVE, ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 11-04-05-205-006 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Steve Plato Troy Troy & Associates 116 N. Chicago Street Suite 202 Joliet, Illinois 60432 815-726-0756 815-726-3338 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

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Better to settle than run from debt Dear Dave, I bought a car a few years ago and purchased new wheels for $1,100 on credit. I haven’t paid the bill, and now collectors are trying to settle with me.

I think the statute of limitations has expired. Should I still pay the debt?

Brian Dear Brian, I always look at things like this through two or three lenses.

One has to do with your credit.

Another is the legal aspect, and the third is this: What’s the right thing to do?

The right thing to do is pay the debt. You took the wheels, so you need to pay for them.You could probably scratch together $1,100 and make this whole thing go away. I’m pretty sure a lot of legal and collection costs, as well as interest, have been added over the years. But at this point, you can probably get them to settle for the original amount owed.

Now, can they still chase you under the statute of limitations?

That’s a matter of state law, and

since I’m not an attorney, I’m not up to speed on every law from state to state. Besides, I don’t like the idea of using that kind of argument to get someone out of debt.

Honestly, this is the real world we’re talking about, Brian.You’re going to have to deal with this, because even if there is a statute of limitations, most collectors will still try to chase you to the ends of the earth.And for $1,100 you can get them out of your life and erase a big black mark from your credit. It’s always better to have a transaction listed as “bad debt that has been settled” rather than simply “bad debt.”

And by the way, it’s also the right thing to do!

—Dave

No secondary policy necessary Dear Dave, I’m a doctor, and I’ve been at my current job for six months.

I’m scheduled to make $190,000 this year, and my husband and I will be debt-free in a few months.

My employer provides disability insurance free of charge, but if I stop working for this company I’ll no longer have the insurance.

Should I get my own policy

instead of the one at work?

Laura Dear Laura, Unless you become seriously ill, it’s easy to get long-term disability insurance. You could find it through some of the medical associations, or you could find it the way your employer found the policy you have now—through an independent broker who shops and makes a market for you.

But at this point, I wouldn’t run out and buy another policy.

If you’re getting it free of charge, let your employer handle the work. Then, if you ever sense things are going downhill at your job, you can start shopping for a long-term disability policy at that point. Right now, there’s no reason to pay out of pocket or have a second one.

—Dave

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CALENDAR Continued from page 9 Services Desk or call 815-8862030.

JUNE 26 Great Pizza Taste Test. 4-5:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Library.

Who has the best pizza in Romeoville? Teens and tweens, aged 8-18, come sample cheese pizza slices and choose your favorite. Sign up at the library or call 815-886-2030.

Cook-a-Book. 6-7 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Whip up a delicious treat as you combine famous children’s books with yummy crafts, activities, and games. Sign up at the library or call 815-886-2030.

Park Party. 6-8 p.m. at Mather Park, 735 Sunrise Drive, Romeoville. Spend an evening with your family, friends, and neighbors in Romeoville’s backyard. Enjoy free, exciting activities in Mather Park. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at 815-886-6222.

JUNE 27 You can brew it! 6:30-8 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Scott Pointon, local home brewer and library district director, will discuss equipment, ingredients, brewing process, and resources available to would-be brewers.

Participants must be 21 or up.

There will be no alcohol served.

Sign up at the library.

at Deer Crossing Park, 1150 W. Romeo Road. The Hat Guys band will be performing in the amphitheater at 7 p.m., and there will be activities and food to enjoy. At 9:15 p.m., fireworks will be held at Village Park, 900 W. Romeo Road. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at 815-886-6222.

JUNE 30

JULY 4

Relay for Life. Raise funds for cancer research and programs, and remember and celebrate the lives of those who have or had cancer. For information on how to get involved, visit www. relayforlife.org/romeovilleil.

Village Board Meeting. 6-8 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Road. The public is invited to public Village Board meetings.

JULY 3 Independence Day. 7 p.m.

JULY 8

Splish Splash. 4-7 p.m. at Volunteer Park, 1100 Murphy Drive, Romeoville. Enjoy a day full of wet, wacky, and wild fun

with water-themed inflatables and games with prizes to be won. Then, take a trip under the sea for a theater performance of Little Mermaid by the Round

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Lake Park District theatre group at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at 815886-6222.

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