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valley view passes budget District budget will have operating deficit of $6.69 million for fiscal year 2015

By Laura KatausKas staff reporter

katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas

The Valley View School District 365u passed its fiscal 2015 budget of nearly $250 million, a 2.2 percent increase, dipping into reserves to cover a deficit.

The district will remain with a budget operating deficit of $6.69 million for fiscal year 2015. This amount is consistent with what has been projected in the five-year financial forecast and is down from a budgeted deficit for fiscal year 2014 of $9.5 million. “We continue to utilize our fund reserves to >> see budget | page 3

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County executive Walsh Statement on Treatment for Prostate Cancer Walsh noted that about 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year in U.S. Will County Executive Larry Walsh, 66, announced Friday that he is being treated for prostate cancer following a recent diagnosis by his doctors.

He is scheduled to have surgery Thursday, Sept. 25, and is expected to make a full recovery very soon.

“Unfortunately, I am like many men my age and was diagnosed with prostate cancer following my regular checkup by my doctor,” said Executive Walsh.“I have great confidence in my local doctors who are taking the appropriate steps to treat this disease, and I am very optimistic that I will back to my regular schedule very soon.”

Walsh noted that about 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States and approximately one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.

Additionally, approximately six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older, and it is rare before age 40.

The average age at the time of diagnosis is about 66.

“I encourage all our male residents in Will County who are age 40 or older to continue to get the screenings done for prostate cancer,” said Walsh. “Although we

“I encourage all our male residents in Will County who are age 40 or older to continue to get the screenings done for prostate cancer,” said Walsh. “Although we all are busy with our daily lives, early detection is key to successful treatment.” all are busy with our daily lives, early detection is key to successful treatment.”

Walsh thanked all those who have already offered their thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

He has been encouraged by this support.

Will County Executive Larry Walsh, 66, announced today that he is being treated for prostate cancer following a recent diagnosis by his doctors.

News >> budget, from page 1 balance the budget,” said Assistant Superintendent Gary Grizaffi. “We continue to monitor our low point balance threshold, targeting 30 days of operating reserve pre-June property tax collections.”

He did warn that if the district ever drops below that certain level, then the district has to look at budget reductions, but reminds that this is a worst-case scenario, projecting that every line item be spent down to zero.

“We have weathered a battery of storms with having to pay back taxes to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, and the drop in the transportation fund and State dollars,” said Grizaffi.

Funding in large part, 74 percent, comes from local dollars with 20 percent coming from the State and 6 percent in federal funding.

Since its first introduction in August, a few significant changes were added to the budget,including the addition of one bilingual kindergarten teacher; a classified nurse; an aide; an additional $10,000 for ADA accommodations; $1.75 million was added to a fund balance for technology that was carried over from last year which was never done before; a transfer of $1.78 million from the transportation fund to the education fund; a decrease of about $40,000 in State breakfast/ lunch revenue due to a decrease in reimbursement rate change; and an addition of $432,000 in General State Aid per final computations.

Salary costs make up the lion share of the budget and include an increase of 2 percent per labor agreements, totaling $2.4 million.

In addition, four gifted teachers and one college and career readiness director was included at

$342,000;tuition budget for outside placement students was reduced by $1 million; the guest teacher rate was increased by $250,000; expenses related to administering of the PAARC assessment total $630,000; and an increase of $1.56 million in the district’s scheduled debt service payment.

The property tax levy will be limited to 1.7 percent of the 2013 extension, or an estimated $2.2

million of additional local property tax revenue, half of which is to be received in the 2014-2015 school year. This is a decrease over last year when the district realized a $1.98 million increase, Grizaffi explained.Revenue from the state is expected to be prorated again in this fiscal year.While the district will see an increase of $4.98 million in General State Aid over 2013-14, the GSA proration at 89 percent

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In addition, the district will also see a continuation of the reduced allocation for transportation, amounting to $1.2 million less than the district should have received each year dating back to 2010-11.

“While all of the past due mandated categoricals have been vouchered and paid, I am concerned we may see a repeat of late payments due

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 3 to the various economic factors impacting the State budget,” said Grizaffi. “The gubernatorial race will also be key in determining how education will be funded in the next several years.The increase in income tax receipts allowed the State to catch up with its overdue payments, but it may experience a commensurate shortfall in 2014-15, where deeper prorations and late payments could occur again.”

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Maya found guilty of murdering Romeoville girl He was convicted of firstdegree murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery using a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon

By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas

After deliberating for approximately two hours, a jury found ex-boyfriend Erick Maya guilty of killing 15-year-old Briana Valle of Romeoville.

He was convicted of firstdegree murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery using a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon.

Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 20. Maya could face up to life in prison.

Valle’s mother also was shot Feb. 13 after Maya, 24, of Cicero, brutally pointed a gun to the back

how Maya and Valle were of Valle’s head and then in a relationship and turned the gun on her as once that relationship they sat parked in their ended, Maya continued driveway, ready to head to pursue her. So much to school. She survived so that her mother, filed and sat in court holding an order of protection hands with her family, against him and moved openly weeping, as the their family from Cicero guilty verdict was read.

Erick Maya to Romeoville in fear for Defense Attorney 24, of Cicero her daughter’s safety.

George Lenard Once Valle officially charged during closing broke it off with him, Maya was arguments that it was a rush to flipping back and forth in text judgment by Romeoville Police. and Facebook messages, from But Maya was found guilty based professing his love, to threatening on the state’s evidence linking him to rape her and her mother again to what they called a domestic and again, lock her in a cage and crime by a man obsessed with his kidnap her. girlfriend, going from suicidal to It was those same messages that homicidal, bent over never letting jurors said sealed the guilty verdict her go, no matter what it took. after the two-week trial came to a Assistant State’s Attorney Christopher Koch, in closing close. arguments, said all evidence “Based on that evidence, I knew pointed to the facts that Maya had what my decision was going to the intent, motive and the means be; that was my thought process,” to kill Valle. The team chronicled said juror Amanda Wilson. “The

problem is, nothing is going to bring her back.”

Juror Susanne Heise agreed, “With all the details given, it became quite obvious.”

Heise said it was very hard to see the family in court, as both mother and father broke down hearing of how his daughter was killed.

“I’m a mom; I couldn’t help but feel horrible for them,” said Heise. “The parents tried to do everything they could to keep him away from her … hopefully this can give them some closure.”

Lenard had argued in court that Romeoville Police did not give enough attention to Dylan Somma of Romeoville, who was also arrested that day, found in the same backyard as Maya, during the search. Somma had testified he was running from the area because he had warrants out for his arrest.

Prosecutors argued he had no connection to Valle, whereas Maya, was found hiding in the porch, had a turbulent relationship with Valle and had no reason to be in Romeoville.

It was testified that Maya took a cab from Cicero on Feb. 11 to

the 300 block of Emory. They concluded that Valle escaped harm that day because she stayed home sick from school.

Two days later, Maya again called for a cab and drove to the same location, and waited for her to come out of her home when he shot her.

Weeks before through Facebook messages, Maya was openly looking for a gun and spoke of how “it was personal and he had to do it.”

“The police did their job that day,” said Koch. “They found him; they found the roommate; they found the cab driver; they found the Facebook messages and the text messages; they found the gun, and the tested for gun powder residue—they did their job. Each piece of evidence that was introduced was collaborated.”

In the end, considering Somma a suspect was not relevant and merely a matter of coincidence, said the jurors.

Maya, with no family or friends in the courtroom, remained emotionless during the reading of the verdict.

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Community supports room makeover Bolingbrook resident Atkinson wanted to share the joy he sees his daughter have in her own bedroom

By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas

When Special Spaces of Chicagoland transformed his daughter’s bedroom from hospitallike to dream-like, Ben Atkinson knew he wanted to help pay it forward.

On a mission to create special spaces for children battling medical obstacles, the non-profit corporation, Special Spaces, believe a bedroom to most kids is a personal space—a place that represents his or her unique personality. For a child with a critical illness who spends a lot of time at home in his or her room, that room should be a very special space. It should be a room that is designed and dreamed up by the child so as to become a place that is unique and loved by him or her.

Last year, Kelly Knox and her team of volunteers, made their mark on the Atkinson home, completing not only a bedroom makeover for Kendall, who suffers from a host of medical problems, but also two other bedrooms for her unknowing sisters, transforming spaces for the girls, hoping to create an oasis away from the constant medial worries of everyday.

This year, it was time to go fairylike and brighten sweet and shy Julie Pernalski’s bedroom, with a splash of purple, a little dress up and of course Tinkerbell—that’s all the four-year-old wanted.

Bolingbrook resident Atkinson wanted to share the joy he

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Julie is surprised during the reveal of her new bedroom.

sees his daughter have in her own bedroom, which before the makeover was set up like a hospital room more than anything else.When he learned of this little girl who lived a short distance away in Romeoville, he started working on a plan.

“I’ve seen the joy it brings my daughter—she has no problem sitting in her room now,” said Atkinson, choking up. “You don’t know the difference it makes until you see it. It was a blessing and I want to share that blessing.”

An emotional Knox, said “This is why we do what we do, to hear we are making a difference, makes it so worthwhile.And now this family is paying it forward, it’s so amazing to see.”

A Fed Ex employee, Atkinson, decided to ask for the company’s help in donating the $3,000 normally needed for a makeover.

The company, which recently built a distribution facility in Romeoville, minutes from Pernalski’s home, did one better. Not only did they pay for the supplies, they sent 27 employees over throughout the day to help complete the bedroom makeover and a few additional bonus rooms.

Julie who loves princesses, books, gymnastics and the color purple, was diagnosed when she was just one years old with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She was seen at Hope Children’s hospital on a weekly basis, and had a port placed inside her chest for blood transfusions/chemo meds. She has been on chemo meds for two years now and has recently had a spinal tap where they removed spinal fluid from her spine to make sure the cancer has not returned.

Her family simply says she was blown away by the whole process.

Knox of Naperville began the Special Spaces Chicagoland Chapter, after a little soul searching, taking her business of making drapes to a whole new level. Interested in finding out more information about Special Spaces, Knox inquired about how she could get involved and ended up creating the only chapter like it in states nearby.

Their mission is simple, but life altering to its recipients— “We create dream bedrooms for children with life-threatening medical illnesses. This is a place

Photo by laura katauskas | for the bugle

Ben Atkinson pays it forward, working on the Pier home.

that only the child can dream or imagine while addressing their medical needs. Our focus is answering one question; where does a child go when battling a serious illness to find peace and comfort?”

The Special Spaces team is 100-percent volunteer based and see the same volunteers coming back again and again. Once they join, there is no looking back, they’re hooked, they say, dedicating their time and their hearts to making the spaces truly special for all those they intend to help. Clear in their actions, the grass-roots efforts of the team pull together in spirit and resources without thought for themselves but for the mission.

The Special Spaces team including Knox, Ken and Judy Markiewicz, Carol Scogna, Lori McSpadden, Andrea Schwemin, and Kellie Hansen, are doing just that. They set out to complete one room each month. Through fundraisers, donations, garage

sales and thrift store finds—they have now doubled that, making twice as many dreams come true and have grown to add a second chapter.

The model for special spaces tries to dedicate $3,000 per makeover and are constantly seeking volunteers and donations to support their cause.

“We are still building the plane while we are flying it,” said Knox.

“Basically, we need time, talents and treasure. If you have the time to clear out a room, come. That doesn’t take skill, it just takes heart. Talent—we need those in construction, seamstresses, muralists, etc. And treasure, we need the funds. We would love to do everything brand new but that is not always possible. We accept every kind of donation.”

Donations can be accepted on their Facebook page through Paypal or credit card.

Cash and other items can also be donated. Contact Knox at Kellyk@specialspaces.org.

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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.

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Kyle Lipowski, 24, 238 Lemont St., Lemont, was arrested at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 2 and charged with fraud in the 17000 block of Bluff Road.

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Noe Rodriguez, 21, 1703 Fiddyment Drive, was arrested at 1:20 a.m. Sept. 6 and charged with DUI, no insurance, speeding near Weber Road and 135th Street.

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Jason Reeder, 22, 4765 Keel Court, Lisle, was arrested at 9:22 p.m. Sept. 9 and charged with possession of cannabis and littering in the 400 block of South Weber Road.

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Nikko Lopez, 19, 1051 Testa Drive, Justice, was arrested at 2:33 a.m. Sept. 10 and charged with an in-state warrant near Autumn Woods and Wood Hill.

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Ivan Perez-Garcia, 19, 947 Brassfield Ave., was arrested at 1:32 p.m. Sept. 10 and charged with speeding and driving with a suspended license near Route 53 and Airport Road.

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Maciej Wyrostek, 24, 911 Princeton Ave.,was arrested at 3:18 a.m. Sept. 10 and charged with disorderly conduct in the 600 block of Driftwood.

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Kyren Hamilton, 19, 14105 Front Royal Court,Plainfield, was arrested at 6:59 p.m. Sept. 11 and charged with no insurance, suspended registration, speeding and improper use of registration near Taylor Road and Paragon Drive.

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Kenneth Damron, 21, 216 Haller, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. Sept. 11 and charged with an in-state warrant in the 200 block of Haller.

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Kendrick Singleton, 27, 19913 Park Ave., Lynwood, was arrested at 12:57 a.m. Sept.

12 and charged with driving with a suspended license, instate warrant and speeding near Route 53 and Taylor Road.

Colin McCarthy, 36, 1707 Bitterroot Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:28 p.m. Sept.

12 and charged with retail theft in the 200 block of South Weber Road.

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Noelia Garcia-Casales, 30, 5310 S. Richmond, Chicago, was arrested at 4:07 p.m. Sept.

12 and charged with retail theft in the 400 block of South Weber Road.

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Michael Copeland, 21, 226 Haller, was arrested at 6:53 p.m. Sept. 13 for driving with a suspended license, an in-state warrant and using an electronic communication device while driving on Troxel and Hamrick.

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Jose Camarillo, 25, 13912 Ivanhoe Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:51 p.m. Sept.

15 and charged with possession of cannabis near Belmont and Hamrick.

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solution to our traffic woes could be Greuling By nicK reiher managing editor

nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

A couple weeks ago, shortly after five people were killed on Interstate 55 near the Des Plaines River Bridge construction zone, I wrote a column urging someone or some entity to take the lead in fixing the transportation problems in and around the CenterPoint Intermodal yards in Joliet and Elwood.

The Illinois Department of Transportation seems to be catatonic following the resignation of Director Ann Schneider and the subsequent investigation on hiring in that department. The county is butt deep in replacing expensive bridges earlier than expected due to the increase in trucks from the intermodals that make our area “The Largest Inland Port in North America.”

Joliet officials, assured by CenterPoint representatives the area could handle the traffic as they approved the Union Pacific Yard several years ago, are largely silent on the issue. Officials in Elwood,where all this started some 12 years ago with the BNSF yard, seem more content to toss toast from their highchair and make a mess, rather than participate in any regional planning solutions.

We all hoped the re-opening of the I-55 bridge would help get the truck traffic off Illinois 53 and the viaduct there south of Interstate 80, where you had better have steady

hands on the wheel while a semi comes near you with no median between. It has, but not entirely.

At least not for a road where local officials also are trying to raise some economic development by pitching Route 66 tourism plans.

So who will save us?

John Greuling, CEO of the Will County Center for Economic Development, knows how important those intermodals are to our county’s – and region’s – economy. And so does the farm community, after officials figured out several years ago those empty containers that just had shipments from Asia unloaded, could be reloaded with much-desired grain from local farmers back to Asia.

This is big stuff, but most of us see only the nightmare traffic fallout.

At CED’s annual Global Logistics Summit in Bolingbrook recently, Greuling pushed the idea of a Will County Freight Council to oversee the issues – good and bad – resulting from the intermodals.

He believes a group such as this would help get the county a more visible seat at the table in the global economic kitchen.

Lord knows, there would be enough to talk about at those meetings. Aside from the aforementioned issues, there’s the Illiana, the South Suburban Airport, widening of I-80 and the possibility of a bridge linking I-80 to the intermodal yards.

Greuling said the council would be composed primarily of private

businesses, but that certainly governmental entities – IDOT,Will County and affected municipalities – would be crucial to any success.

Will the governmental entities join up? We’ll see, but here’s one more nugget Greuling offered at the logistics summit: The Inland Port area also could need a central, consistent body that would issue overweight truck permits instead of truckers having to apply to several entities for the honor of unloading and loading their trucks at our local, inland marketplace. Something like a port authority just for that area of the county. Something (my words not his) that would take control away from Joliet, Elwood, Will County and any other affected entities for the good of the whole region, with the approval of those entities, of course.

I like the former idea a lot.

Not that we need any more commissions and councils, but we do need to get our arms around local transportation issues. But we can’t hold hands while we’re pointing fingers at each other.

A port authority? I can’t see communities giving up control – and dough – for the good of the union. But maybe the local transportation council can help move toward that end.

I hope we can do something.

Some body or some group needs to be the traffic cop. Right now, there are too many traffic issues at the Crossroads of America.

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$32 million capital funding plan in 2015 budget Walsh said the capital plan will be funded one year at a time, depending on a timetable of projects and funds available

By nick reiher managing editor

nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

Will County Executive Larry Walsh said his proposed 2015 budget is balanced at $466

million and includes monies toward a five-year county capital plan.

“This year’s budget reflects a significant step forward for Will County,” Walsh said at the Sept. 18 County Board meeting.

“The County Board asked for

a more comprehensive and strategic approach to fund our roads, facilities and technology needs.

“I completely agree, and my office presented a five-year plan that will be a great resource when making decisions about funding projects in the future.”

Walsh said the capital plan will be funded one year at a time, depending on a timetable of projects and funds available.

He is recommending the county use $32 million toward capital and infrastructure projects next year.

Projects the county already have invested in included the Illiana Tollway, the Weber/ Interstate 55 interchange renovation, as well as a new courthouse and new county complex at the sheriff’s Laraway Road facility.

Nearly $3 million would

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The draft budget will now be reviewed by the County Board, which has 60 days to approve before the start of the new fiscal year on Dec. 1. The proposed budget is available on the County Executive’s website under willcountyillinois.com.

come from taxes from new homes built last year, as well as increases due to the Consumer Price Index, Walsh said.

That was a sticking point last year when most Republican >> see budget | page 15

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County Board rejects Township salvage yard Up to 1,200 cars could be on the facility property at any one time By nick reiher managing editor

nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

An urgent plea from the Will County Board Speaker and promises of being a good neighbor couldn’t salvage plans for an auto recycling businesses along one of Joliet’s gateways.

John and Carrie Thompson wanted to establish an auto recycling facility on three parcels totaling nearly 23 acres they would buy contingent on rezoning on the north side of New Lenox Road between Briggs and Cherry Hill roads.

Trucks would bring in old cars to be salvaged, and the public would be invited to come in

and pull parts for purchase. Up to 1,200 cars could be on the facility property at any one time, said attorney Michael Hansen, representing the Thompsons.

During a public hearing on the issue at the Sept. 18 County Board meeting, Hansen said the facility would bring in 10 to 15 jobs, as well as $7,000 annually in sales taxes and $70,000 a year in property tax revenues.

Responding to concerns New Lenox Road couldn’t handle traffic from heavy trucks coming to and from the facility, Hansen said the Thompsons would pay to improve New Lenox Road eastward from their property, with curbs and gutters, so that it could handle larger trucks. He said they also would make sure their contractors used that new route if they wanted to continue working with them.

During a caucus of the Will County Democratic Board

members earlier Thursday, Hansen said the Thompsons also would provide berms and noise walls so the facility would not be visible from Interstate 80, as are other businesses in that area.

County Board Speaker Herb Brooks Jr., D-Joliet, said he and fellow District 8 representative Denise Winfrey strongly supported the plan due to the jobs it could provide for that area. He also said that a charge in one letter opposing the plan that he had a relationship with the prospective owners was false. He said he had met them only two weeks ago.

During the public hearing, Amy Sanchez, president of the Collins Street Neighborhood Association in Joliet, said they would rather see good-paying jobs come to the Joliet area, and not from an auto salvage yard that would desecrate an eastern entrance to the city.

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news in brief Will county

Petitions available for Will County Regional Board

Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots announced that petitions for Will County Regional Board of School Trustees are available in the County Clerk’s Office.

Two full six-year term trustee positions, one unexpired four-year term trustee position and one un-expired two-year term trustee position are available.

Persons wishing to run for trustee must reside within the Will County Educational

Service Region and may be from any Will County township except Frankfort, Homer and Jackson, as these townships already have representation.

Filing dates for petitions are Dec. 15, 2014, through Dec. 22, 2014, and must be filed in the Will County Clerk’s office at 302 N. Chicago St. Joliet. Visit www.thewillcountyclerk.com for this and other electionrelated information.

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Pedestrian struck and killed on Route 53

A man walking along Route 53 was struck by a motorcycle and killed Friday night.

Mark D. Stukel, 56, was pronounced dead at 9:28 p.m. at the Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital

emergency room after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing Route 53 north of Chambers Drive, the Will County Coroner’s office said.

Theincidentisunderinvestigation

by Romeoville Police Department.

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Put your thinking cap on and create a tactical game plan. You’ll find that the answer you need is only a phone call away. Focus on business, job and money making activities in the first part of the week.

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NOVEMBEr 23 TO DECEMBEr 22

Increased popularity or simply more fun on the social circuit might be yours in the week to come. Hanging with your favorite companions is time well spent. Widen your horizons without using your wallet.

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An itch for excitement needs scratching. You’re apt to leave more staid companions behind to explore the newest, latest and hottest places and things. Avoid major purchases and investments in the first half of the week.

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Don’t let imagination or sympathy work overtime in the first part of the week, or you may end up at odds with a loved one. Effusive gestures could be misunderstood. A cool head and objectivity brings the best success.

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INSIDE: The Playbook looks at Romeoville’s next game against Oswego, page 13; Spartans 10th at invite, page 14

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FOOTBALL

Spartans win in final minute

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

Last week Romeoville suffered a final minute loss on a touchdown pass.

Friday night, it was the Spartans (1-3, 1-1) who came out on top with a touchdown pass in the closing seconds for a 30-26 win at Plainfield Central.

Manuel Nartey caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Anthony Kitchens on fourthand-nine with 34 seconds left to give the Spartans a 28-26 lead. Kelvin Jones tacked on a two-point run for the game’s final score.

“Our quarterback Anthony Kitchens stepped up every time we needed him to,” Nartey said. “He trusted me and I trusted him. He threw the ball up to me so I could make a play. Once it was in the air, I did what I had to do to get the win. It is a team effort.”

“I just threw it up there and see what happens,” Kitchens said. “He’s good at running under the ball and making plays.”

Nartey may have gotten away with a push-off in the end zone, but it wasn’t called and rarely is in that situation.

“Once the ball is in the air, the mindset is the ball is yours,” Nartey said. “That is when the aggressiveness comes into play. I had to be aggressive and the ball was mine when it went in the air.

I just did what I had to do.”

The play was set up by a 70-yard punt the previous possession by Anthony Hernandez.

When the Romeoville defense forced a

three-and-out, the Spartans got the ball back at the Central 34 with 2:37 left after punting from their own 17 their previous possession.

“Our defense made the stop when they had to and rose to the occasion,” Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna said.

Central (0-4, 0-2) fumbled the ensuing kickoff, ending the game.

“Close doesn’t get you a W, unfortunately,” Central coach John Jackson said. We fought hard and played well but shot ourselves in the foot. The kids didn’t quit and worked hard and went after it. I’m pleased with their effort.

We’ll rebound.”

The Wildcats held a 26-14 lead in the fourth quarter after sophomore quarterback Marcus Hayes ran 17 yards for a touchdown with 8:45 left.

Romeoville had a 3rd and 10 on the ensuing possession when D’lante Dawson caught a slant pass from Kitchens and raced 72 yards for a touchdown. Jones’ two-point run made it 26-22.

“My quarterback threw it in the perfect spot, so I had no choice but to make a big play,” Dawson said. “I just saw the guy in front of me and used my speed to get around the corner and got the touchdown. It really gave us a lot of momentum on offense and defense.”

The Spartans opened the scoring late in the first quarter when Kitchens, making his first career start, tossed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Dawson. Jones added the two-point run for an 8-0 advantage.

“I just did what I had to do >> see WIN | page 12

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Romeoville’s Anthony Kopel tackles Central’s Marcus Hayes in the Spartans’ win Friday night.

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>> WIN, from page 11 to help my team,” Kitchens said. “I was nervous. It was hard. It really helps to have these receivers make some great catches.”

“For a first varsity start, he did pretty well,” Kuna said.

“The things he learned out there tonight will go a long way in his progression.

“We asked him to make big plays in crucial situations and he stepped up and put the ball in a position where the receivers could get it. He did a great job tonight. He had three touchdowns and no turnovers.”

Kitchens started the game for an injured Jones, who injured his shoulder. Despite being unable to pass, Jones still made an impact in the game.

“Kelvin is such a good football player, he couldn’t throw the ball but he could still play so we put him back to tailback because he brings something to the table no matter where he is at,” Kuna said. “He got us some good yardage and had three twopoint conversions and not one of them was easy. That is what we are talking about with team effort.”

Central struck back quick as Hayes ran 36 yards for a

Sports touchdown with 11:49 left in the first half to cut the deficit to 8-7.

A second big Chuck Hunter kickoff return led to a Gill Whitaker four-yard scoring run to make it 14-7 with 10:04 left in the half.

The Wildcats, who scored 24 points the first three games combined, hit their stride in the second quarter as Nate Graves caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Hayes as the score became 14-13 after a missed extra point with 8:30 left in the half.

The touchdown was set up by a 62-yard run by Hayes.

Akwasi Aikins gave the

Wildcats the lead with 1:08 left in the half as he found the end zone from a yard out for a 19-14 lead, which the score would remain heading into the half.

Central looked to take command of the game in the third quarter when Hayes found Kahmari Montgomery for a 26-yard touchdown pass.

However, the play was called back due to illegal motion.

Two more flags followed and Central ended up with a 3rd-and-30 and had to punt.

There would be no scoring in the third quarter, setting up the dramatic final period.

Hayes finished with 18

carries for 186 yards and threw for 129 yards on 9-of-22 passes.

The rest of the team combined for 69 yards on 31 carries.

Kitchens was 15-of-34 for 230 yards with three touchdowns.

Dawson caught five passes for 142 yards and Jones ran 10 times for 48 yards. Central outgained Romeoville 384348.

The Spartans hope to build off this win and get back into the playoff and SPC hunt.

“Coach (Anthony) Imbordino said, it only takes a spark to light the fire,” Nartey said. “This was the spark we needed. We hope that we can keep it rolling.”

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GAMe 5:

romeoville @ OSWEGO The details: Romeoville (1-3, 1-1) is coming off a last-second win over Plainfield Central, 3026. Oswego (3-1, 2-0) defeated Minooka 28-14.

The previous week Romeoville fell to Minooka in the closing seconds 33-30. It will be interesting to see who quarterbacks for the Spartans after Anthony Kitchens is coming off his first career start, filling in for Kelvin Jones. Oswego has dominated the SPC in recent years.

Oswego has scored at least 20 points in each of its games this year. After allowing 65 points the first two games, the Panthers have given up just 22 the past two games. keys to the game: Offensively, Romeoville needs to get its playmakers the ball. It has three very good receivers on the outside

GAME TIME 7 pm, friday, sept. 26 at oswego who can outrun just about any defensive back. The Spartans will need to take their chances downfield and convert on a few of them.

They almost look more dynamic in the backfield with quarterback Kelvin Jones at running back as it gives them two powerful backs with Gill Whitaker as well. The defense needs to avoid giving up the big plays.

Staying in their running and coverage lanes will be vital.Nice weather would be a plus for the Spartans air attack.

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-compiled by scott Taylor

q & a with local athletes

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Zach Wisneski football

Favorite social media outlet that you use?

Twitter what do you use it for the most?

Just checking sports scores and following pro athletes and seeing what they are up to.

Favorite person to follow and why?

Brandon Marshall. I like the way he works and how much he has matured.

How many followers do you have?

Only like 60 because I just started not long ago.

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Sports

ROUND-UP

Spartans placed 10th at volleyball invite Romeoville took 10th out of 16 at the Oak Lawn tournament.

The Spartans beat Rich South 25-12,25-18 and Bremen 2521,25-18.

They lost to Richards 25-15,1925,13-15, Oak Lawn 25-18,22-

25,11-15 and Portage 23-25,1325.

In SPC play,they fell to Plainfield North, 25-13, 25-13.

SOCCER Bolingbrook (9-2-1) defeated

Plainfield East 3-0.

Luis Flores tallied his 11th and 12 goals of the season, while Brian Najera added a goal.

Erik Gonzalez and Najera each had an assist.

Colin Magdziarz posted his second shutout of the season.

The Raiders also fell to Benet 2-0 last week.

LEWIS UNIVERSITY The Lewis University men’s soccer team was the beneficiary of some timely help from Rockhurst, as the Flyers scored an own goal off of a Hawks’ defender in the 108th minute to earn the 2-1 double overtime

victory at Bourke Field on Sunday (Sept. 21) afternoon.

The winning score happened following a Lewis corner kick that sailed in front of the Rockhurst net. In the mad scramble for the ball, a Rockhurst defender inadvertently scored on his own goal to give the Flyers the winning tally.

With the victory, Lewis extends their unbeaten streak to five matches and improves to 4-1-1 overall and 3-0-1 in GLVC action.

Rockhurst falls to 3-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play.

“I’m happy for the guys,” Lewis head men’s soccer coach Evan Fiffles said. “They worked hard, but we still have a long way to go

and we need to keep improving.”

Following a scoreless first half, Rockhurst struck first in the 55th minute, as freshman forward Kaleb Jackson beat Flyer goalkeeper Omar Ramirez (Houston,Texas/Elsik) from seven yards out inside the right post.

Classmate Adam Michel assisted on the play.

Lewis sophomore midfielder Nicholas Monteiro (Brasillia, Brazil/School of the Nations) posted the equalizer at the 62:31 mark, as his free kick from 40 yards out, snuck past Hawks’ netminder Stefano Radio to even the score at 1-apiece.

Ramirez and Radio both made six saves on the afternoon.

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Business & Real Estate

What if you’re offered a timeshare?

If these were my friends making the offer, I’d have to say no thanks Dear Dave, Some friends recently offered me a timeshare. It’s an older place on the beach, and they’ve had it for about 20 years. I’d have to pay a transfer fee of $100, plus a yearly association fee of $500. I know you’re not a big fan of timeshares, but does this deal sound okay?

Jill Dear Jill, In essence, you’re looking at $500 a week. I know the $500 is technically an annual association fee, but you’re basically paying $500 for your week at the timeshare. And in the future, say five years from now, the association fee could increase. You might be paying $1,000 a year at that point — again, for your week.

In actuality, the numbers you’re talking about right now aren’t completely terrible. Still, it’s not a huge blessing. In my mind it’s kind of like, “How would you like a kick in the knee that’s not too hard?”

If it were me, I’d much rather spend my $500 a year on travel and be able to go and stay wherever I wanted. Not only does this free you up it that area, but you’d only spend the >> budget, from page 8 County Board members said that sounded too much like a property tax increase.

Walsh also said the proposed budget was balanced, meets all of the county’s debt obligations and continues to fund the Other Post Employment Benefits or OPEB at $2 million per year.

He also reported an estimated savings of $1.6 million through a cooperative effort between the County Executive’s office and the County Board.

“This savings is a direct result of the restructuring of the county’s health insurance plan which implemented revised tier and contribution levels for

but it’s an especially good thing for newly married couples to learn to do. A budget isn’t just controlling your money. It’s two people sitting down together and dave says sharing their hopes with dave ramsey and dreams for the future. Not just that, it’s the process of making Using the mortgage to an actual, workable, written plan that will help make these consolidate dreams become reality.

Dear Dave, Don’t do a debt consolidation, I’m 38, single and I have three Leslie. Debt consolidation is kids. I make $65,000 a year nothing more than a “con,” and have $34,000 in debt. I’m because you think you’ve done about to get remarried, and my something about the debt new husband will make about problem. But the truth is the $100,000 a year. Should I take debt is still there, as are the the $34,000 and put it on my habits that caused it. All you did was move it around. mortgage to consolidate it?

You can’t borrow your way Leslie out of debt, just like you can’t Dear Leslie, get out of a hole by digging out Please don’t consolidate this debt. If you guys are about to the bottom! get married you need to learn, —Dave as a couple, to make debt a thing of the past and live on a * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted written, monthly budget. Think voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times about it. Once you’re married, best-selling books: Financial Peace, your family will have a great More Than Enough, The Total Money income. You could really push Makeover, EntreLeadership and and attack that debt, and have Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than it paid off in no time.

8 million listeners each week on As a new couple, you need to more than 500 radio stations. Follow learn to set goals and work on Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey things as a team. Budgeting is a and on the web at daveramsey.com. great exercise for any marriage, money when and if you did it. With a timeshare, you get charged whether you show up or not.

This one’s not as bad as if you’d have to pay $8,000 for the opportunity. But if these were my friends making the offer, I’d have to say no thanks.

—Dave

our employees,” Walsh said.“We have also launched an employee wellness program that we are hopeful will help continue to reduce our insurance costs in the future.”

Walsh noted the county maintains an AA+ bond rating which he said is a testament to the fiscally responsible approach the County Board and County Executive’s office have taken over the recent years.

“We have a commitment to our taxpayers to provide safe, convenient services in a fiscally responsible manner,” said Walsh. “This year’s budget honors this commitment and I am proud of the cooperation from all our elected officials

and department heads.”

Walsh acknowledged this year’s budget proposes to begin the process of consolidating some county services including courthouse maintenance services with the centralized maintenance department.

Other areas for consolidation are still being investigated and could be implemented in 2015.

The draft budget will now be reviewed by the County Board, which has 60 days to approve before the start of the new fiscal year on Dec. 1.

The proposed budget is available on the County Executive’s website under willcountyillinois.com.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1040 MONTEGO BAY COURT ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446-4140 (FRAME TOWNHOUSE ATTACHED 2 CAR). On the 16th day of October, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff V. NATHAN L. MASON Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 5030 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. Judgment amount is 203,280.63 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 5/151512(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: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (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 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 2056 TUSCANY COURT ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE). On the 9th day of October, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff V. RAMON E. RIVERA AND VELVET M. PANZKE, MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND LAKEWOOD FALLS PHASE 5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendant.

Case No. 11 CH 3235 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: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. FRANKLIN STREET SUITE 201 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (312) 357-1125 (312) 357-1140 (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 9/11, 9/18, 9/25

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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 )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-C,

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff,

Plaintiff,

vs.

Vs.

RAMON E. RIVERA AND VELVET M. PANZKE, MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND LAKEWOOD FALLS PHASE 5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendant. No. 11 CH 3235

JOHN R. LEWIS; LORA J. LEWIS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF ILLINOIS; NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 1st day of December, 2011, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 9th day of October, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: LOT 161 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 5 POD 24, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1999 AS DOCUMENT NUBMER R99-124552, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2056 TUSCANY COURT ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE P.I.N.: 06-03-12-302-073

Defendants.

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: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. FRANKLIN STREET SUITE 201 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (312) 357-1125 (312) 357-1140 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/11, 9/18, 9/25

14CH 0998 333 Emery Ave Romeoville, IL 60446 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: LORA J. LEWIS UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 8, IN BLOCK 4 IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION UNIT 10, BEING A SUBDIVISION 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 R68-6757 IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 333 Emery Ave, Romeoville, IL 60446 and which said Mortgage was made by: JOHN R. LEWIS AND LORA J. LEWIS, AS JOINT TENANTS, the Mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2002198222; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Circuit Court 14 W. Jefferson St., Suite 212, Joliet, IL 60432-4399 on or before October 14, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 223 W. Jackson Boulevard, Ste. 610 Chicago, IL 60606 NOTE: 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.

Our File No.: C13-79994 I624878 Published 9/11, 9/18, 9/25

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

NATHAN L. MASON Defendant. No. 10 CH 5030 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 21st day of February, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 16th day of October, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT M3001 IN THE LANDINGS AT MALIBU BAY CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: CERTAIN LOTS IN MALIBU BAY TOWNHOMES, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, (P.U.D.), BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF ALL OF LOT 190, IN MALIBU BAY SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 2, 1999 AS DOCUMENT R1999-83523, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED MAY 31, 2000 AS DOCUMENT R2000057273, AND AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED JUNE 28, 2001 AS DOCUMENT R2001082885 AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL I, OVER AND ACROSS LOT 40, IN MALIBU BAY Commonly known as: 1040 MONTEGO BAY COURT ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446-4140 Description of Improvements: FRAME TOWNHOUSE ATTACHED 2 CAR P.I.N.: 11-04-05-215-040-1001 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 203,280.63 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 9/18, 9/25, 10/2

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Beyond ‘The Number’: Simple Ways to Save for Retirement New law is set to require much more transparency in most 401(k) plans (News USA) - Remember when it was sort of fun to talk about The Number?

The Number refers to the amount of money you’d need to retire comfortably, and it was

borrowed from the title of a 2006 book by former Esquire editor Lee Eisenberg. Everywhere you went in those comparatively giddy precrash days, it seemed, people were tossing around figures -- $1 million, $5 million – and often acting like it’d be a cinch to get there if they just gave up one Grande Cafe Vanilla Frappuccino a week.

Needless to say, times have changed since then. But unless you like your 1-in-175 million odds of winning Power Ball, the need

to soak away as much money as possible – as fast as possible, in the case of aging Baby Boomers – has only become more imperative.

“One of the best pieces of advice we give clients is to keep it simple,” says Elaine Smith, master tax advisor at H&R Block, the giant tax preparation firm (www.hrblock. com). How simple?

Make automatic contributions to 401(k)s We now know what can happen if you let market fluctuations spook your use of this convenient savings vehicle.

According to a study by Fidelity Investments of millions of their accounts,investors who dumped all their allocations in stocks between October 1, 2008, and March 31,2009 (the market crash), and stayed out of stocks through last June 30, 2011 (a big upswing),

saw an average increase in account balances of only 2 percent.

That compares to an average 50 percent increase for those who rode things out with a continuous allocation strategy that included stocks.

Don’t squander your raise Consulting firm Hay Group says the average raise last year was 2.8 percent.

Say your salary’s $50,000.

That’s a $1,400 increase, or $26.92 a week. If you put that money into an IRA, in 10 years it would’ve grown to $3,108, based on an 8 percent average annual return.

“It’s all about delaying immediate rewards on things like your fifth

pair of designer jeans,” says Smith.

Invest your tax refund The average refund last year was $2,913. Even the interest rate on savings accounts beats the free loan you essentially gave the government.

Take advantage of new fee disclosures A new law is set to require much more transparency in most 401(k) plans. But why wait? Financial websites let you compare fund expense ratios, and the difference between an actively managed mutual fund charging 1.75 percent and an index fund charging only 0.07 percent -- especially if the former’s performance is subpar -adds up.

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everyday health

10 Steps to Help Older Adults Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls The good news is many falls are preventable (News USA) - Some of the most serious injuries among older adults, age 65 and older, are caused by falling. More than 1.6 million older Americans end up in the emergency room or hospital because of a fall, according to the National Institutes of Health. Seniors who have broken a hip by falling can have trouble recovering and regaining mobility.

The good news is many falls are preventable. One of the first things you can do if you take prescription medication is have your health care team review your medication.

“Some prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs, or a combination of them, can make you dizzy or sleepy. Either can lead to a fall,” said Jaza Marina, M.D., a geriatrician at Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta. “If you fall, be sure to let your doctor know, even if you aren’t hurt.

Sometimes falls are a sign of a new medical problem that needs attention.”

Many underlying causes of falls can be treated or corrected.

Dr. Marina recommends these

10 proactive steps to reduce the risk of falling.

Make your home safe 1. Remove clutter, throw rugs and electrical cords that might cause you to trip.

2. Store items on bottom shelves.

3. Add grab bars where necessary -- in hallways, stairways and bathtubs.

4. Add a rubber bath mat in the shower or tub.

5. Make sure your home is well lit. Use night lights in hallways and bathrooms.

6. Keep a phone and flashlight by your bed.

Take care of yourself 1. Stay as physically active as you can.

2. Wear comfortable shoes with good support.

3. Have your vision and hearing checked.

4. Use a cane or walker if you feel unsteady.

For more information on how to prevent falls, visit share.kp.org/preventing-falls.

Also check out everybodywalk. org for tips on walking as an exercise. For questions or advice about a specific condition, talk to your physician.

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