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Members of the fourth-grade boys Dian/Dunbar basketball team, part of the Lemont Athletic Club, took second place Monday in their Chicago Ridge league after previously winning the championship of their Lemont league. They were one of several teams in the Lemont Athletic Club to rack up achievements. The traveling basketball program claimed three league titles and 10 other Top 3 spots this past season.

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The Stock Yard Kilty Band marches down Stephen Street in Lemont’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 9.

Wearin’ of the green

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: One of the riders on the front of a public works truck urged paradegoers to “not get plowed” on St. Patrick’s Day. Jon “Sir Clayton” Schaefer (left) of Mokena and his Lemont Quarrymen vintage baseball teammates are ready to play ball.

Leaders of Girl Scout Daisy Troop 345 claimed they all went to the same hair salon for their green hairdos.

Sporting a green mustache, Ryan Babinec, 7, of Lemont looks down Stephen Street to see if he can see the start of the parade.

Everyone’s a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and that theme was carried March 9 as Lemont held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Scores of residents lined Stephen Street to watch the floats and listen to the bands marching through town.

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Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves offers his outlook on the coming year March 6 during the 10th annual State of the Village address.

Mayor provides positive outlook in State of the Village address

By MELISSA RISKE msleditorial@shawmedia.com LEMONT — While Lemont may be considered a small village, Mayor Brian Reaves says the town is poised to keep growing in 2013.

Reaves delivered a State of the Village address in a March 6 event hosted by the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce. It was the 10th

annual State of the Village Address.

There were 155 people in attendance this year including village personnel and local business leaders, a new record for the event, said Joanna Kmiec, executive director for the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at Crystal Grand Banquets, 12416 Archer Ave. in Lemont.

Reaves is completing his fourth year as mayor of the village and is seeking a second term as he runs unopposed in the April 9 election.

In his speech, Reaves discussed the village’s economic and residential growth on the horizon for the coming year.

Among the projects for 2013 is the residential development

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When completed, the project is slated to bring 241 new homes to the village. Reaves said the residential development will be completed in phases and the hope is for the project to break ground this spring.

In 2012, the village saw an uptick in home building with 52 permits for new home buildings issued, said Village Administrator Ben Wehmeier.

Another positive note for the village is the increase in new business. Last year, 16 new businesses opened in Lemont including retail, restaurants and service-related companies. Just a few months into 2013, there are two more businesses slated to open this spring.

Last year, the village budgeted funds for a marketing program that included the launch of a new website, ilivelemont.com. Reaves said the website is drawing around 400,000 hits per month. The aim is to attract visitors and new residents searching for

information about Lemont’s businesses, attractions and residential opportunities.

“We’re trying to market the town, the housing stock, the amenities, the churches, libraries and parks,” Reaves said.

The website features a video presentation about the village, which includes Reaves talking about some of the village’s highlights.

Visitors as well as residents can use the website to find special offers. These include discounts at local restaurants and businesses.

Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce President Michele Birk said she didn’t know about the website until the mayor discussed it at the March 6 event. After reviewing the website, Birk said she likes it and would like to see more businesses use the site.

Birk, owner of Belle De Jour boutique and salon and the Nail Inn School of Cosmetology, said there have been many businesses to come and go in the village over the years. But she is glad to see building vacancies down, especially near her own businesses, she said.

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LEMONT — Activities at Old Quarry Middle School in Lemont returned to normal Wednesday after the school implemented a “soft” lockdown the day before when a student reported finding a bomb threat written on a bathroom wall.

“We were there monitoring the children,” Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy said Wednesday.

“There were no more developments; everything was good. ... We were stationed outside [the school]. Anything going on inside was handled by the school staff.”

Mary Gricus, assistant superintendent of Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A, sent out an email Tuesday stating that Old Quarry had enacted a “soft” lockdown because of an unspecified threat. Superintendent Susan Birkenmaier and Old Quarry Principal Bill Caron collaborated with members of the Lemont Police Department to investigate the incident, Gricus said.

The nature of the threat was not revealed until later Tuesday when Birkenmaier released a copy of a letter written by Caron to parents.

“This afternoon, we received information from a student that a bomb threat message had been written on a bathroom wall. The threat indicated that Old Quarry would be bombed tomorrow,

March 13,” Caron writes in the letter. “To ensure student and staff safety, a lockdown was implemented and the Lemont Police Department was contacted. Our students remained in lockdown until regular dismissal at 2:30 p.m.

“During the lockdown, we did a search of the halls and washrooms and did not allow students to leave their classroom. At dismissal time, students were instructed to leave their backpacks outside of their lockers.

On-campus after-school activities were canceled, and Old Quarry School is closed until 7:20 a.m. Wednesday morning. Before-school activities have also been canceled for Wednesday morning, March 13. Student belongings are secured.

“After the students had cleared the building, Cook County bomb squad canine units did an extensive search of the building, backpacks, lockers and classrooms,” according to Caron’s letter.

“At this time, all agencies involved conclude that there is not a credible threat to our students or staff and recommend we resume our normal activities on March 13, 2013.”

District officials and police authorities continue to investigate the matter to determine who left the bomb threat on the bathroom wall at Old Quarry. Birkenmaier said school officials were impressed with the cooperation they received from students, staff members and police.

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By JERRY MOORE jmoore@shawmedia.com LEMONT — A fire damaged a residence in the Abbey Oaks subdivision of Lemont on the morning of March 10.

The single-family home on the 1200 block of Brendans Court was left uninhabitable after a fire began in the basement, said Carl Churulo, chief of the Lemont Fire Protection District. The fire started in a void of the ceiling behind a television set in the basement, he said.

“The call came in at about 6:15 [a.m.] or so,” Churulo said. “A teenage son was home at the time. He was the one who called us, and he got

out safely.”

The fire took about 30 minutes to extinguish, Churulo said. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined, he said.

One of the Lemont firefighters was treated at a local hospital for dehydration and released, Churulo said. No one else was injured as a result of the fire, he said.

Northwest Homer Fire and Ambulance Protection District sent personnel to assist Lemont at the scene, and Argonne National Laboratory sent an ambulance to the home, Churulo said. Staff members of both the Romeoville and Westmont fire departments helped in the investigation, he said.

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Vote for Building on Excellence slate To the Editor: Voters have a clear choice in the April 9 election for District 86 School Board. Two completely different groups of candidates are contending for four open seats. Having attended most board meetings since the mid-1990s, I am quite familiar with the individuals and issues involved in the contest. Most of these have been a presence in our district for many years now.

One of the contending slates has the innocent-sounding title Friends for District 86. To know this group, consider their “friends.” This is the party of Bruce Davidson, Don O’Neil, Richard Skoda and Dianne Barrett. Since the mid-1990s, associates of this group have attempted to win a majority of seats on the school board, but district voters have never endorsed their agenda for irresponsible cuts to our programs.

These same “friends” are also responsible for a multiyear history of nuisance lawsuits against our district. Right up to the present, these actions have never accomplished anything except to run up legal bills on the taxpayer dime.

To learn about the approach to education that this group would like to impose on our schools, visit hinsdale86.org and watch the videos of September 2012 board meetings. There you will see how Friends candidate Victor Casini introduced his campaign themes, cheered on

by Skoda, Barrett and about 20 other supporters.

To protect the academic quality, reputation and dignity of High School District 86, vote for the moderate and responsible Building on Excellence slate: Brennan, Gorgol, Gallo and Rosenthal.

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Lousie Ottman and Mike Hahne dance during the 24th annual Lemont High School Band Benefit.

The 24th annual Lemont High School Band Benefit was March 2 at the Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs. All proceeds from the event will support the award-winning Lemont High School band programs. Everyone seemed to have a great time, and the event is benefiting a wonderful program.

The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will offer a seminar on using Word 2010 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. In this presentation, people will learn how to download audiobooks to their PC, Mac, MP3 player, Kindle Fire, Android or iOS device.

Titles are always available; no waiting. BYOD (bring your own device) and your Lemont library card. Depending on your device, you

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37 PERCENT: An athletic team 30 PERCENT: No 23 PERCENT: A musical or theater group 10 PERCENT: A scholastic organization

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Lemont High School to welcome pop star Cher Lloyd for private concert

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fourth in that season’s competition. Her debut album, “Sticks and Stones,” reached as high as ninth on the Billboard 200, and her hit single “Want U Back” was certified double platinum after selling more than two million copies in the United States.

Lemont High School students, as well as the surrounding community, rose to Goodwill’s Fall Haul challenge. In November, Lemont’s new Goodwill Store & Donation Center (1146 State St.) received nearly 51,000 donated items from students and community members — more than 50 percent more than the total of the second-place school. In addition to the concert, Lemont High School also was the recipient

of two iPads for winning the contest.

“Fall Haul provides a wonderful community service platform for students to learn the benefits of keeping items out of landfills and helping individuals find and keep jobs,” said Pat Boelter, chief marketing officer for Goodwill, a nonprofit organization that provides employment services for individuals who have disadvantages or disabilities.

While many students, including the school’s Interact organization, provided support during the Fall Haul, students in teacher Jessica Hoag’s Work Experiences class spearheaded the school’s efforts, separating donations that were brought

to the school and delivering them to Goodwill.

Because of space limitations, Lloyd’s concert at Lemont High School only will be open to Lemont High School students. Representatives of the media are welcome to attend and are encouraged to park near the Performing Arts Center entrance. Directions to campus may be found at www.lhs210.net/about/directions.aspx.

Chicago’s Luther North College Prep and Naperville’s Neuqua Valley High School each received an iPad and a school pizza party after finishing second and third, respectively, in the 2012 Goodwill Fall Haul Challenge.

Goodwill’s mission is to provide training, employ-

ment and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence. Goodwill Industries employs more people with disabilities (28 percent of its workforce) than any other private sector business in the area. In 2012, Goodwill provided services to more than 53,000 men and women with disabilities and disadvantages.

For more information, contact Lemont High School District 210 director of school and community relations Tony Hamilton (tonyh@lemont.k12.il.us) at 630-243-3280, or Goodwill manager of communications Cheryl Lightholder (cheryl.lightholder@ goodwillsew.com) at 414-7500603.

Brennan continually uses loopholes to push bonds and Continued from page 9 no-bid contracts without any Time for new ideas accountability to residents of at District 86 District 86. I have asked him To the Editor: on several occasions to explain I reviewed the candidate why the recent projects could profiles for the District 86 not give the residents the School Board published recently, opportunity to decide on such and was surprised by the poor large projects. His response credentials of the incumbents. was typical double talk, and our I have had significant experi- taxes keep climbing due to his ence with Dennis Brennan and lack of accountability. the board and like many District I’ve attended D86 meetings.

86 residents, I am frustrated by DeeDee Gorgol lacks participahis tactics. He has continually tion in meetings other than her used bonds to fund his projects vote and Kay Gallo agrees with without substantive explanawhat Brennan wants, with little tion. His refusal to be transpar- financial oversight. ent on bond issues, such as the As “reasons for running,” all $15 million A/C and $5 million three nebulously say they offer artificial turf projects, are just continuity. We don’t need contwo examples. tinuity; we need accountability

and effectiveness, which this board lacks. Our schools are good, and our parents, teachers and students are great.

It is time for new energy, new ideas and better experience; please join me in voting for Claudia Manley, Victor Casini and Edward Corcoran.

re-election).

One point they made was to establish an active committee structure. I assumed wrongly that the current board committees met and functioned with expertise.

As it turns out, Board Policy (2:150) provides for committees, but oddly does not specify any committees. So, I looked at the minutes archive (back to May 2011), and two committees are shown each month: Finance and Facilities. The Facilities Committee ($100-million project) has never met, and never made any report. The Finance Committee ($75-million budget) has met twice in two years; Jeff Eagan, the district business manager, just resigned. Neither Finance Committee member has a busi-

ness degree.

The challengers all have either financial, legal and/or engineering degrees along with solid work experience. The incumbents have been fighting with the minority for eight years.

Well-run boards have active committees with competent leaders. D-86 needs leaders like Manley, Casini and Corcoran.

Candidates who establish functional committees serve my interests as a senior and taxpayer and also will better serve the administration and teachers.

We deserve better in D-86. I’ll vote for these challengers — they have real skills and good ideas.

Thanks to an outstanding effort both from its students and the local community, Lemont High School soon will play host to a pop music star.

Cher Lloyd, a standout contestant on Britain’s version of “The X Factor,” will provide a private concert for Lemont High School students in the school’s gymnasium at about 2 p.m. Monday, March 18. The school will be treated to a visit from Lloyd after it won Goodwill’s Fall Haul Donation Challenge in November.

Lloyd rose to stardom in her native England thanks to her performances on Season 7 of “The X Factor,” finishing

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Luncheon Entrees Roasted Pennsylvania Turkey Breast

Sun-dried Tomato Basil Chicken Breast

Citrus Baked Walleye

Baked Virginia Ham Carving station

Tortellini Marinara

Sides & Salads Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Homey Glazed Carrots

Green Beans Almondine

Chef’s Specialty Salads

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Smoked Fish Display

Crisp Assorted Salad Bar

Oversized Dessert Dipping Station $27.95 per Person Kids 10 & Under $15.95, 3 & Under free Includes Coffee, Soda & Iced Tea

Easter Dinner 12:00 - 4:00 Featuring Spring Holiday Menu Entrees Starting at $19.95

Questioning Youth Center Social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth ages 16 to 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays, Naperville. For specific location, call 630-415-2053.

New Beginnings Support group for divorced, separated and widowed, 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. newbeginnings-il.com.

Alpha Omicron Pi Chicago West Suburban Alumnae Chapter, every third Wednesday. Call Karen, 630309-9046, or visit aoiicws.com.

GriefShare 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle, 1101 Kimberly Way. Call 630-390-3039.

Timberlake Women’s Club 7 p.m. every third Wednesday except June, July and August, member’s home in the subdivision in unincorporated Downers Grove. Call Nancy Auriemma, 630-794-9427.

Breast Cancer Support Group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. To register, call Advocate’s Health Advisor at 800-323-8622 and ask for class code 4C07.

Alpha Sigma Alpha West Suburban Alumnae, every third Wednesday, member’s homes. Call Joan, 630-369-6648.

Leading the Way Business networking, 8 to 9 a.m. Thursdays, Pancake Cafe, 1292 Rickert Drive, Naperville. Call Matt Ewald, 847590-8300. napervilleleads.com.

Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc. 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. Call Eve Dunn, 630-852-0580.

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www.PublicLandingRestaurant.com 200 W. 8th Street, Downtown Lockport Easily Accessible by I-355, exit 143rd Street

Teen Parent Connection Support group for teens with or expecting children, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, DuPage Township Office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Contact Pam DiGioia, 630-790-8433, Ext. 307, pamelad@teenparentconnection.org.

Active Seniors Noon every third Tuesday, Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Call Joan Hein, 630427-0282.

Advance Reservations Required for Holiday Dining

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly Lemont chapter, 6:15 to 6:50 weigh-in, followed by meeting, Tuesdays, Bethany Lutheran Church, 508 Lemont St., Lemont. Call Lois, 630257-8112.

Overeaters Anonymous 9:30 a.m.

Saturdays, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. 630972-9074.

Stroke Support Group 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Advocate Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Contact Sue Reilly, 630-275-1110, sue. reilly@advocatehealth.com.

Alzheimer’s family support group 6 p.m. every third Wednesday, The Birches, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills. Registration required by calling Jackie Raschke, 630-570-6175.

Parents of Young Children Support group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Thursday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Call Shelia Hallmann, 630-968-7120, Ext. 111.

Alcoholics Anonymous hotline Find local meeting at 630-887-8671 or www.aa-nia.org.

FITNESS Leslie Sansone “Walk Live” exercise classes 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Bethel Lutheran Church, 36 N. Grant St., Westmont. Wear light, comfortable clothing and bring water.

Register online. $5 - $7. www. oneheartfitness.com, kathy@ oneheartfitness.com.

Free Hot Hula Class 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays and 10 to 11 a.m.

Fridays, Rhythmax, 3020 Reflection Drive, Naperville. Hana Hou Hula Productions. 630-447-9692, www.facebook.com/HotHulaFitnessWithJessie?ref=hl, hothula@ chicagohulaproductions.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS Hands of Hope Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 15, Carriage Greens Country Club, 8700 Carriage Greens Drive, Darien. Speakers from Homeless Coalition of Chicago and Walk in Ministry of Hope. $50. 630-2410187, www.wimoh.org.

RELIGION Worship Services 6 p.m. Saturdays and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays, Church of the Nazarene, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont. 708-349-0454, www.chicagofirstnaz.org.

Connect Night 5:45 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. classes and discussions, Wednesdays, Christ Community Church, 13400 Bell Road, Lemont.

630-257-7770.

MISCELLANEOUS Cards/pizza for seniors 5:30 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday, Centennial Community Center, 16028 127th St., Lemont. $3. 630257-6787.

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EVENTS WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17 WHERE: Willowbrook High School, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave.,

Villa Park COST & INFO: $22, $20 for seniors, $5 for teens, and free

for children; westsubsymphony.org, 630-887-7464 Conducted by Peter Lipari, the Hinsdale-based West Suburban Symphony performs excerpts from “Carmen” in concert. Joining the orchestra are its chorus and four soloists: mezzo-soprano Stacy Eckert in the opera’s title role, soprano Anne Marie Lewis, tenor John Concepcion and baritone Michael Cavalieri. “Set in Spain, it tells a sizzling tale of love and betrayal centered on the capricious Carmen, the ultimate femme fatale,” says symphony President Richard Lukes.

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SPRING OPEN HOUSE

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WHEN: Thursday to Saturday, March 14 to 16 WHERE: Downtown Downers Grove

COST & INFO:

Charge varies; www.downtowndg. org, 630-725-0991 Deals, deals, deals.

That’s what Downtown Downers Grove has in store for its Spring Open House.

For three days, shop for trunk shows, giveaways, tastings, discounts and entertainment. From $5 off iesta-size pizza at Aurelio’s to a free pearl ring with every purchase opening night at Jolie Boutique, there are plenty of specials to keep you coming back for more. Events detailed at www.downtowndg. org.

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Center COST & INFO: $50 per person (all inclusive);

reservations at 630-472-1900; monamigabi.com Hone your international cooking skills at the next monthly class, with tips and techniques from Executive Chef Bruce Williams, including the perfect cheese plate. Dishes are butternut squash soup and crock pot braised short ribs with root vegetable mash and herb salad. Guests sample the dishes paired with wines.

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Sunday, March 17 WHERE: 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook COST & INFO: 630-575-8700, pinstripes. com Pinstripes celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Krankshaft Kolsch green beer on draft, corned beef slow-braised in white wine, cabbage and Shamrock Mint Chocolate Chip gelato. As a special perk, guests dressed in green can enjoy complimentary bowling and bocce.

SHUTTER OF BEHOLDER WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17 WHERE: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle COST & INFO: Admission costs $12, $11 for seniors, $9 for children; 630-968-0074, www.mortonarb.org The Morton Arboretum Photographic Society’s annual exhibit focuses on photography taken at the Lisle attraction. Featured will be 100 works of original nature photography captured in a wide variety of styles. Many artists will be on hand to discuss their work and share techniques throughout the show.

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MYSTERY DINER

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Restaurant reviews

Parkers’ Restaurant still reeling them in After often driving past Parkers’ Restaurant & Bar in Downers Grove, a friend and I stepped inside for a weekday lunch and discovered why the parking lot is so frequently packed.

We received a warm welcome at the entry, and were given our choice of seating: the dining room or the clublike lounge with a wine-rack wall, old-school red leather chairs and booths, and grand piano for the live evening entertainment.

We opted for a table near the granite-surrounded fireplace in the elegant dining room, where decorative touches range from culinary-inspired paintings to sumptuous displays of breads off the open kitchen separated from diners by a turquoise mosaic wall. To begin the meal, two varieties of bread and crispy flatbread were served with whipped butter and freshly prepared hummus.

The restaurant stresses its devotion to foods from the American farmer and fisherman, so I ordered grilled Regal

Springs Tilapia ($12) served with plain mashed potatoes, green beans and an herb-infused, sun-dried tomato garnish to spice up the mild fish.

My friend raved about the chef’s pick called Amish Chicken “Mac and Cheese,” noting, “Any meal starts well when it has a slice of bacon on top. The rich cheese sauce did not overpower the dish, and you could taste the other ingredients.”

The entree ($14) was prepared with cavatappi pasta, Amish chicken, asparagus, smoked gouda and Applewood smoked bacon. My dining companion appreciated the bite-size morsels of chicken incorporated throughout the dish, as opposed to so many meals where slices are dropped on top like an afterthought.

Other enticing options include Lobster Bisque ($9.50); Surf, Surf & Turf Sliders ($15), featuring a Mini Maryland Crab Cake, Tuna Burger and Certified Angus Beef with Tillamook Cheddar Cheeseburger; and Herb Crusted

Listening to community WCKG radio dials in local focus at AM 1530

By ALLISON HORNE msleditorial@shawmedia.com Don’t touch that dial, folks, because there’s a new show in town. It may have been around since 1974, but the station formerly known as WJJG now is getting a facelift, starting with some famous call letters: WCKG. When General Manager Matt Dubiel, formerly of Downers Grove, took over the Elmhurst station in October 2011, he set out to develop a fresh direction. With more than 2.8 million people within the WCKG AM 1530 signal, and 30,000 online listeners per month, Dubiel realized

the station had a niche it needed to focus on — the suburbs.

With WCKG one of the few stations based inside DuPage County, Dubiel sees its advantages: location, listeners and a need for something local and relevant. Dubiel is still fine-tuning the big changes. From a possible new location to brand new shows, he says WCKG aims to cater to area businesses and suburban listeners.

What’s new for WCKG? Changing the call letters shined up the station, but there are a couple of things that are key for us. We got all new equipment that improves the quality of the station, and we put it at full power. We weren’t operating

Grilled tilapia is a luncheon dish at Parkers’ Restaurant, where seafood is one of the specialties.

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Japanese Eggplant ($14; $18 at dinner) with sun-dried and basil gnocchi, arugula, portobellas, spinach and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Also highlighted is pizza Napoletana ($10.50 to $15), claiming Italian certification as the real deal.

The dinner menu has such offerings as Lake Superior Whitefish Wellington ($23), with shiitake mushrooms, leeks, pine nuts, lemon beurre blanc in puff pastry; and Charcoal Grilled Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast and Confit Leg ($26), with wild rice blend, figs and honey. Burgers ($12 to $14) are available at lunch and dinner, which features a variety of salads including

Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad ($8), with mesclun greens, quinoa, candied walnuts, cranberries, feta and apple cider vinaigrette.

We couldn’t resist a sweet finish to lunch. Our attentive server, who recommended the Callebaut Chocolate Cake ($7) served warm with crème anglaise and berries, explained, “Callebaut is the type of Belgian chocolate in the dessert.

It’s rich with a gooey center.”

We opted for the Vermont Maple Sugar Cotton Candy ($4), nostalgic fun for a group looking to share a sweet tidbit.

“It certainly grabs the attention of the people around you,” said my friend, as the

at full power before. Our website is in tip-top shape too, so our online presence is there.

Mancow Muller is a Chicago radio show in the morning that’s syndicated, but it’s local. He’s someone people know. He lets us get our feet off the ground. We’re trying to add more local shows, like ‘The Geoff Pinkus Show.’

He’s live and local from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (weekdays).

The next phase of programming lineup changes is to add another show.

Find the station

What are you trying to do and what’s next?

We’re working on finding a home for the studios in a main street, high traffic, suburban area so people can see, hear and experience the magic of radio in a community way. It would be right in the heart of the action. We’re searching for a robust suburban downtown or suburban

What: WCKG radio is a suburban station rededicated to a focus on DuPage County More info: 1530wckg.com

shopping area to plant our broadcast studios, with windows to the world just like WGN does in downtown Chicago. Towns that have a nice downtown area like Downers Grove … would be great. And we will have podcasting and video casting studios for local businesses and the public to join in. I’ve narrowed it down to the top three, but if someone can convince me that there’s a better place to be, or a business, community or local government wants to work with us, I’m all ears.

We’re not stopping there.

My goal for the entire station is to be … focused on what

Parkers’ Restaurant & Bar Address: 1000 31st St., Downers Grove Contact: 630-960-5700, www.parkersamerican.com Hours: Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday; lounge serves limited menu between lunch and dinner Dress code: Business casual Serves: Lunch weekdays and dinner daily fluffy white confection neared the table and turned heads.

The chocolate cake, Key Lime Pie ($5.50) and Crème Brulee ($7) are strong contenders for our next visit.

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is going on locally, and the people that are living in the suburbs. The city is great, but what’s going on with (Mayor) Emanuel and what’s going on with the parking meters isn’t as important to us in the suburbs. We are devoting a week to every suburb in our coverage area, where we shine the light on the community — Carol Stream this week, Glen Ellyn the week of March 18 and West Chicago the week of March 25.

How has Geoff Pinkus’ new show been going?

It’s been great. Radio used to be gauged on whether or not the phone was ringing, but that was before the Internet and Twitter and Facebook. Geoff is really great with interacting on social media, and the phones have been ringing too. It’s like the saying, ‘If you build it, they will come.’

EVENTS

Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. 630-637-8000, www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

Route 53, Lisle. $8 members, $10 nonmembers plus admission. 630725-2468, mortonarb.org.

Maple Tapping 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Includes maple syrup tasting and outdoor pancake picnic. Register at mortonarb.org/

calendar or 630-719-2468. $18 members, $25 nonmembers.

Spring Equinox Experience Noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Viewing Willow Collection. $4 child member, $5 adult member or child nonmember, $6 adult nonmember. 630-968-0074.

Don’t Rely on Good Luck to keep your pets healthy…

Village Veterinary Practice

THEATER “Junie B. Jones” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 16, North Central College Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Theatreworks USA. $5 to $10. Ice cream reception from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $4. 630-6377469, tickets.noctrl.edu/.

ART Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Annual Exhibit 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

MUSEUMS Family Fun Friday Night: Family Math Night 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. 630-6378000, dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

Insect Zoo by Anderson Pest Solutions 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 20, DuPage Children’s

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4 Walker Avenue Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

(630) 323-5500

500 Hillgrove Avenue Western Springs, IL 60558

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www.villageveterinary.com Complete Medical & Surgical Services House Calls Available

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“Redeemed!” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 15, St. Patrick Church, 220 OUTDOORS Illinois St., Lemont,. Lenten choral presentation by the A Cappella, Youth Bird Walk 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, and Chamber Choirs of St. Patrick March 16, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Church. 630-257-6134.

“Legends and Literature” 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 16, North Central College Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. DuPage Symphony Orchestra. $12 to $30.

630-637-7469, tickets.noctrl.edu/.

“Along the Danube” concert 3 p.m.

Regular visits to the veterinarian and Sunday, March 17, Union Church of routine preventative care are vital to the Hinsdale, 137 S. Garield Ave. Chicago well being of your pets.

Philharmonic Chamber Players. $15, At Village Veterinary Practice, we strive to provide the highest $10 seniors in advance; $5 more at quality medical care to our patients along with a deep level of the door. Free for students. 847-866compassion to our clients.

6888, www.chicagophilharmonic.org.

Vienna Boys Choir 6 p.m. Sunday, At Village Veterinary Practice, you and your pets are in good paws!

March 17, North Central College Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $50 to $60. 630-6377469, tickets.noctrl.edu/.

Village Voices concert 3 to 4:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 17, Oak Trace Senior Living Community, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove. Free and open to public. www.villagevoicesdg.org.

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW | 2013

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com

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Contact Sports Editor David Good, dgood@shawmedia.com or 630-427-6270

Alex Wontorczyk passes the ball Wednesday during Lemont practice.

LEMONT — Returning virtually its entire roster from a year ago, the Lemont boys volleyball team has the parts in place to make a significant jump this spring.

“I think we have a solid squad this season,” said Lemont coach Zach Splitt, who is in his second year at the helm. “Right now we have all the pieces of a successful team. The trick will be finding the best fit for those pieces.”

The Indians bring back all their starters, including outside hitter Michael Krueger, middle hitter Alex Wontorczyk and setter Ryan Leadley.

“We should be very competitive,” said Splitt, who played for Naperville North High School and later at Quincy University. “We have much higher expectations this year but those are tempered by our record last year.”

One focal point will be an improved showing within the South Suburban Conference. Lemont was 3-13 in the competitive league in 2012. The Indians did win their first IHSA regional match in program history last year and hope to build on that.

“Our goal this year is to expand on that accomplishment,” the coach said. “Advancing within regionals and hopefully making a run at winning our regional is our ultimate goal. While it is a lofty goal, it is nevertheless what we are aiming for.

“We are also shooting to finish in the top half of our conference this year. Finishing towards the bottom of the barrel is not satisfactory for this group, so we are setting our sights higher.”

To reach their goals, Lemont mostly needs to improve its ball control.

“We have a number of good offensive weapons,” Splitt said. “We just have to be able to get the ball to them.”

A further boost should come now that the team is familiar with Splitt’s system.

“I’m excited,” he said. “Last year, being my first (high school) head coaching job, and getting to know the guys and the school, it was like a courtship period. I know the guys this year and they know what to expect.

“There has already been a heightened level of intensity from them and from me. They know what the expectations are and they will rise to the challenge I think.”

In another piece of encouraging news, this is the first year Lemont will field teams at all three levels — freshman, sophomore and varsity.

Meet the team Coach: Zach Splitt 2012 conference record: 3-13 Top returners: Michael Krueger sr. OH Ryan Leadley sr. S Alex Wontorczyk sr. MH/RSH Promising newcomer: Ed Kostrubala jr.

RSH/MH Matthew Piechalak — mpiechalak@shawmedia.com

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SMU-bound Moore impresses off the court with humble nature

By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com

Mark Busch – mbusch@shawmedia.com

Bolingbrook senior Ben Moore averaged a team-best 16.5 points per game this season.

BOLINGBROOK — He could do things most players couldn’t.

He could post up in the paint, pull up for a mid-range jumper, or drive the lane and finish with a thunderous dunk.

Rob Brost has said Ben Moore is the best player he’s coached, but Moore won’t have any of it.

For the Bolingbrook senior, the team’s accomplishments are a much higher priority than personal accolades. He easily learned humility and took the lesson to heart. He constantly deflected praise to his teammates and let others talk about his skills as a player.

“He affected the game in so many ways, and it goes beyond what he does on the floor,” Brost said. “He does all the right things off the floor, too, and he is so humble. There is no arrogance, and that’s rare in a player of his caliber.”

“My family taught me that,” Moore said. “My parents taught me about being humble.”

Though Moore would never discus his skills — even after games like he had against Lincoln-Way Central (24 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks), Rich South (23 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, four assists) or Lemont in the playoffs (10 points, five rebounds, five assists) — Brost lauded them.

“He has the skill set of wing.

He’s a matchup nightmare for anybody because he can handle the ball so well,” the coach said. “He can really handle the ball. He very skilled in and around the basket, but what got him 25-plus scholarship offers was his ability to handle the ball on the perimeter and break people down off the dribble.”

Brost believes part of Moore’s humility stems from the fact he gained recognition a little later than many elite players. He had a few scholarship offers by the end of his ju-

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nior season, but major college coaches flocked after he had a solid summer with the AAU D-Rose All-Stars and stellar open gym workouts before his senior season.

“He was a relative unknown all the way to last summer, so he always had to work hard for what he got and had to prove he was that type of player,” Brost said. “He didn’t get all the attention he deserved right away, which, for some kids, it can go to their heads.”

That wasn’t a concern with Moore, who never cared for basking in the spotlight, even after the season ended with a regional championship game loss to Oswego March 1.

“We had a lot of fun this year,” Moore said. “It was fun playing with everybody. I tried to help the team win a few games, but I have to give credit to my teammates because I could never do it alone. I have to thank my family, the coaching staff, my teammates and everybody who supported the team throughout the season.”

Moore’s high school career is over, but he won’t waste much time getting ready for his college career at SMU. He plans to get back in the gym soon to work on his jumpshot and fundamentals, and he also wants to get in the weight room in order to add some bulk to his 6-foot-8 frame.

“He’s all-around one of the best kids you could meet — on the floor, in the classroom, in the hallways at school and in the community,” Brost said.

“He’s a well-rounded kid and he’s fun to be around because he’s such a good person.”

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School: Downers Grove South Year: Senior A stalwart at both ends of the floor for the Mustangs, Mara’s post play was a nice complement to the guard play of Danny Spinuzza and Jordan Cannon.

The West Suburban Gold all-conference selection averaged a double-double with 10 points and 10.5 rebounds per game and was third on the team at 72 percent from the free throw line.

Pat McInerney

Ben Moore

School: Benet Year: Senior A four-year varsity player for the Redwings, the 6-foot-5 McInerney did it all. Ostensibly a forward, he often brought the ball down the court for Benet and was just as deadly from outside the paint as in it. The East Suburban Catholic all-conference selection averaged 12.5 points and 11 rebounds per game and will play baseball at Illinois.

School: Bolingbrook Year: Senior After committing to SMU before the season, a lot was expected of Moore this winter. He delivered. A force in the paint who was able to create on his own off the dribble, Moore averaged a teambest 16.5 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks per game.

SouthWest Suburban Blue all-conference, he is also an all-state nominee and finalist for Illinois Mr. Basketball.

Nick Norton

Larry Motuzis

Prentiss Nixon

School: Hinsdale South Year: Junior Probably the Hornets most consistent player at both ends of the floor this winter, Motuzis finished as the team’s leading scorer at 11.9 points per game and got to that level by hitting both from the paint (43 percent) and from long range (38 percent).

The West Suburban Gold all-conference pick also grabbed 2.5 rebounds per game.

School: Bolingbrook Year: Sophomore Already on the radar of several college programs throughout the country before the season started, Nixon only added to his reputation by averaging 14.5 points, four rebounds and three assists per game. Named to the all-tournament team at Joliet West’s Thanksgiving tourney, he was also SouthWest Suburban Blue all-conference.

School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior An athletic guard, Norton could slice to the basket seemingly at will but also brought a smooth long-range stroke to the floor.

He scored more than one-third of the Trojans’ points this season, averaging 15.5 points per game.

The West Suburban Silver all-conference selection also led the team with 5.5 rebounds per game.

Honorable mention Benet: Jack Euritt, Eddie Eshoo, Robert Haemmerle, Jack Toner

Sean O’Mara

Brian Owens

Jean Pietrzak

School: Benet Year: Junior Teams seemed to relish getting physical with the 6-foot-9 O’Mara, and he had no problem absorbing the blows and hurting teams with his play. The East Suburban Catholic all-conference selection averaged 16 points and eight rebounds per game, and also affected games with his passing out of the post.

School: Hinsdale Central Year: Senior The Red Devils’ primary ball-handler, Owens was more than just a distributor (though he did lead the team with 102 assists).

The West Suburban Silver all-conference and multiple all-academic honoree averaged 11 points per game while shooting 52 percent from inside the arc, 41 percent beyond it and 81 percent at the free throw line.

School: Westmont Year: Senior A three-year varsity player for the Sentinels, Pietrzak was a physical 6-foot-5 forward with a variety of post moves yet also able to extend the defense with his range. He averaged a teamhigh 17.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while shooting 55 percent from the field, and the Interstate Eight all-conference selection also nailed 16 three-pointers.

Matt Rafferty

Lamont Ross

School: Hinsdale Central Year: Sophomore The only underclassman on the Red Devils’ roster, Rafferty was a centerpiece at both ends of the floor.

The 6-foot-7 forward led the team with averages of 15.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, and he also averaged better than two blocks and two assists per contest.

He was named West Suburban Silver all-conference.

School: Lisle Year: Senior A transfer from Romeoville, Ross had an immediate impact for the Lions. His athleticism made him tough to handle near the rim, but he also displayed solid mid- and longrange games on the way to earning Interstate Eight all-conference honors after averaging 10.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

Mike Wisz School: Lemont Year: Junior Coming off a solid sophomore campaign for the Indians, this sharp-shooting forward took his game to a new level this winter. Second on the team in scoring with his 14.9 points per game average, Wisz made 64 three-pointers on the year. He also notched 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 steals per contest.

Bolingbrook: Kendall Guyton, Kenny Williams Downers Grove North: David Edwards, Myles Farley Downers Grove South: Jordan Cannon, Scott McNellis, Danny Spinuzza Hinsdale Central: Jared Eck, Chase Hamilton, Alec Hutcherson Hinsdale South: Barrett Benson, Marcel Phillips, Jerry Stoltz Lemont: Marty Einikis, Joey Hehir Lisle: Dawon Burrell, Cody Monson, Jonny Parillo Westmont: Danny Dwyer, Kris Pierce

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School: Lemont Year: Senior After transferring from St. Joseph, this guard had quite the impact in his two years on the court for Lemont. Helping to lead the Indians to 48 wins over that span, Balciunas saved his best for last. This winter, the senior averaged a team-high 19.9 points per game to go along with 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 steals per outing.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.-

LAURENCE A. DASTYCH, MARGOT DASTYCH Defendants 10 CH 49703 26 EVERGREEN PL Lemont, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 26 EVERGREEN PL, Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-30205-030-0000.

The real estate is improved with a brick single family frame home; 2 car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all

information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1029007.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1029007 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 49703 I513541 March 15, 22, 29, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PAUL TABOR AKA PAUL S. TABOR, BERNADETTE TABOR AKA BERNADETTE A. TABOR, BANKFINANCIAL, F.S.B. S/B/M TO DOWNERS GROVE NATIONAL BANK Defendants 11 CH 18388 535 KEEPATAW DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2012, an agent of

The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 535 KEEPATAW DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-29234-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real es-

tate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser

will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE

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PRUDENTIAL RUBLOFF PROPERTIES POSTS 25% INCREASE IN CLOSED VOLUME IN 2012, GAINS MARKET SHARE CHICAGO, IL –February 7, 2013 - Michael Pierson and Chris Eigel, principal partners of the prestigious Chicago real estate firm Prudential Rubloff Properties, are pleased to announce an increase of 25.7% in closed volume for 2012 as compared to 2011.* The firm also increased its market share for all closed business in 2012. The duo attributes the increase in volume and market share to Prudential Rubloff ’s talented sales team and the improving economic conditions.

Pierson and Eigel reflected on Prudential Rubloff ’s accomplishments in 2012. “It was an exciting year for Prudential Rubloff,” said Pierson, president and chairman. “In addition to increases in volume and market share, we launched Rubloff Insurance and Rubloff Vacation Rentals where, in its first year, we handled over 500 transactions.

Through our Relocation Department, we assisted hundreds of third party transferees, a significant amount of relocation business.”

Eigel, CEO, added, “Prudential Rubloff agents have the highest productivity per agent and the highest average sale price in MRED among the top five firms at $474,102. Our firm continues to attract exceptional agents – over 150 new associates joined us in 2012 simply because we support them every step of the way with marketing and technology programs and services.

Pierson and Eigel agreed that they are equally proud of their philanthropic activities through Prudential Rubloff Cares. In 2012, they raised $24,000 for the Sunshine Kids Organization, a national non-profit organization that plans activities for children undergoing cancer treatment. For the second year in a row, the funds were donated in Wendy Bergseth’s name. Ms. Bergseth was the former executive vice president and Lake Forest office Managing Broker.

PRUDENTIAL RUBLOFF ANNOUNCES WHEATON SALES LEADER – MARY BAHRY WHEATON, IL - Ken Spengel, Managing Broker of Prudential Rubloff ’s Wheaton office, announced Mary Bahry as sales leader for the month of January. Joe Scilluffo and Jackie Gibson also had outstanding sales in January.

Prudential Rubloff Properties is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, a full-service residential and commercial real estate network with nearly 1,500 franchise offices and approximately 50,000 sales professionals in the franchise network in the United States and Canada. For additional information and the finest online residential real estate experience in the Chicago area, please visit Rubloff.com.

Bahry *according to BrokerMetrics®, which pulls data from Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

DUPAGE COUNTY’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST Chicago Agent Magazine recently named Baird & Warner’s Top Team, Renee Hughes and Carrie Morris, as two of DuPage County’s Top agents in 2012. Based on total dollar volume closed, Hughes and Morris, are also Baird & Warner’s Glen Ellyn’s 2012 Top Team. Regularly top producers, they are among the nation’s top real estate agents as well.

“We truly love our job and working together which I think is a big part of our success,” added Renee Hughes.“There is no better feeling than knowing you helped someone find their dream house.”

“Renee and Carrie make a fabulous team and do an outstanding job for all their clients”, stated John Hughes & Matthews, Baird & Warner’s Broker Manager. “ Our market is very strong and homes are selling. “ Morris Since 1855, Baird & Warner, owned and operated by the same local family, is Illinois’ largest independent real estate brokerage firm and one of the country’s oldest. With more than 1,500 real estate experts in the area, each agent is supported by an entire seasoned team committed to helping you navigate an ever changing

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For more information or to contact any Baird & Warner agent please call 630-469-1855 or visit our award winning web site www. bairdwarner.com.

MARTHA HEISINGER NAMED AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 2012 FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE AGENT AWARD GLEN ELLYN, Ill (February 12, 2013) – Martha Heisinger, a broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Glen Ellyn, has been named by Five Star Professional as a Chicago area recipient of the 2012 Five Star Real Estate Agent award. The award winners appeared in a special section of Chicago magazine.

Five Star Professional partnered with Chicago magazine to conduct research to identify a select group of real estate agents who are exceptional in both their ability and their commitment to overall satisfaction. Fewer than two percent of the 42,000 Chicago area residents holding real estate licenses were selected.

A survey was provided to all Chicago area residents Heisinger who purchased a home over $150,000 within an 8-month period. Respondents were asked to evaluate real estate agents they knew through personal experience and to evaluate them based on nine criteria.

To contact Martha Heisinger visit the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sales office located at 534 Pennsylvania Avenue in Glen Ellyn, call 630-790-1000, email Martha.Heisinger@cbexchange.com, or visit www.ColdwellBankerOnline.com/MarthaHeisinger.

Five Star Professional conducts market-specific research throughout the U.S. and Canada to identify service professionals who provide quality services to their clients. Five Star Professional was founded in 2003 and is based in Minneapolis. For more information, go to: www. fivestarprofessional.com.

ZAWISLAK NAMED TOP SALES UNIT LEADER FOR FEBRUARY Downers Grove, IL – March 2013 – Mike Zawislak, a Baird & Warner broker associate, has been named as the offices Top Sales Unit Leader for February 2013. Mike is a consistent top producer with detail to customer service. He is a real estate industry leader with knowledge in developing and building. Contact Mike for your real estate needs at 708.267.2871 or view his website at www.mikezawislak.bairdwarner.com Zawislak About Baird & Warner Established in 1855, Baird & Warner is Chicagoland’s largest and most experienced independent residential real estate brokerage. For over 150 years, the Baird & Warner brand has been synonymous with integrity and innovation, and Stephen W. Baird, the firm’s fifthgeneration owner, has been consistently recognized among the industry’s most influential leaders. With more than 1,500 sales professionals and comprehensive mortgage financing and title insurance services, the company consistently ranks among the nation’s top real estate firms. In line with its legacy of leading innovation, BairdWarner.com was named “Best Overall Website” among the 600-member firms of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s international broker network.

QUAID & ROONEY – DISTINCTIVE REAL ESTATE

Ranked # 1 overall in number of listings, number of sales and dollar volume for January and February 2013 as measured by all area Real Estate Brokers in the surrounding 18 cities. Kathy Quaid and Maureen Rooney are brokers with Keller Williams Premiere Properties located at 45 S. Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn. ìThe spring market is upon us ñ buyers are taking advantage of the low interest rates and sellers, realizing the KAREN BLUM NAMED COLDWELL BANKER inventory is low, are deciding now is a great time RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE’S WHEATON to sell. We have been very busy helping sellers get their houses market ready and helping our buyers OFFICE LISTINGS LEADER FOR JANUARY Quaid find the perfect home. It should be a very exciting WHEATON, Ill (February 27, 2013) –Karen Blum, broker associate with and fast paced spring market. We receive calls often the Wheaton office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has been from both buyers and sellers wanting to discuss named as the Office’s Listings Leader for January 2013. what is happening in their area. We love talking A resident of Winfield for the past 33 years, Blum specializes in about real estate and guiding people through the Wheaton, Winfield and the surrounding suburbs. She enjoys working process,î stated Kathy Quaid. To contact Kathy with residential buyers and sellers in all price ranges, whether they Quaid or Maureen Rooney visit the Quaid and are buying a home for the first time, moving up or Rooney website www.quaidandrooney.com or downsizing. 90% of Blum’s business comes from email Kathy (Kathy@quaidandrooney.com) or referrals and repeat business from former buyers and Maureen (maureen@quaidandrooney.com) sellers.

Rooney Keller Williams Premiere Properties was ranked Blum earned her real estate license in 1989 and joined the #1 Real Estate company in total market share Coldwell Banker in 1998. She has earned the Graduate, for Glen Ellyn in January & February 2013 and ranked # 1 in Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation, is certified as a overall market share for the same time period in the surrounding Relocation Specialist, and is a USAA office representative.

18 cities, including Naperville, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn and A consistent multi-million dollar producer and award Wheaton. As announced at the Keller Williams National winning broker, some of the many awards that she has Blum Conference in Dallas, Keller Williams Realty International is earned include membership in the Coldwell Banker now the #1 Real Estate Company in North America. J.D. Power International President’s Circle, Diamond Society and Sterling Society. and Associates has also ranked Keller Williams “Highest in To contact Karen Blum, visit the Coldwell Banker Residential Customer Satisfaction” amongst both home buyers and home Brokerage sales office located at 623 Naperville Road in Wheaton, call sellers.

630-484-5535, email karen.blum@cbexchange.com, or access www.

ColdwellBankerOnline.com/karenblum.

About Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company serving Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Southeast Wisconsin and Southwest Michigan, operates 53 offices with more than 3,300 sales associates. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy’s company-owned real estate brokerage offices. For more information, please visit www.coldwellbankeronline.com.

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Page 22 • LEM • Reporter/Met - Friday, March 15, 2013 Defendants 11 CH 20800 12808 MARIAN DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 26, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12808 MARIAN DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-33115-010-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due

within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium

unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1038874.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attor-

CLASSIFIED (3 ) ney File No. PA1038874 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 20800 I516033 March 15, 22, 29, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR GSR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-AR2, Plaintiff, vs.

ZORICA TICA AND MARKO TICA, BRIARCLIFFE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendants, 11 CH 32412 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 15, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 12408 Province Drive, Lemont, Il 60439.

P.I.N. 22-30-308-0110000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a

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866-817-3278 LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the President and Board of Trustees of the VILLAGE OF LEMONT, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be received for the following improvement:

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Porter Alley Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Community Development Block Grant No. 12-018 The proposed project consists of the construction of 8-inch water main and 8-inch sanitary sewer in trench; pressure connections; gate valves; hydrants; water service reconnections; pavement removal; pavement patching; manholes; and all appurtenant construction.

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF LEMONT RIDGE ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT EAST OF EUREKA DRIVE TO LOGAN STREET

Said bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. on the 10th day of April, 2013 at the Village Clerk's Office, 418 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois 60439, and will be publicly opened and read at that time.

The bidding forms and documents are available at the office of Frank Novotny and Associates, Inc., 825 Midway Drive, Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527, (Phone: 630/887-8640), upon payment of the sum of One Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($100.00), which is not refundable. The Engineer has been authorized to refuse to issue Specifications and Proposals to any person, firm, or corporation that he or she considers to be unqualified. Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided. No Proposals will be issued to Bidders after 10:00 a.m. on the 9th day of April, 2013. All Proposals or Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, Cash, or Certified Check made payable to the Village of Lemont in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Proposal as a guarantee that if the Proposal is accepted, a Contract will be entered into and the performance of the Contract is properly secured.

No Bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont for a period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled time of closing bids.

The Bidder is specifically advised that the Village is a Subgrantee of the County of Cook of a grant made pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, pursuant to an agreement entered into and between the County of Cook and the Village of Lemont. Payments to the Contractor will be made by the Village only after it has received the funds to make such payments from the County of Cook in accordance with the terms of the aforesaid agreement. Further, in compliance with the Stevens Amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriation Act of 1989, the estimated percentage of the total cost of this project to be funded with federal dollars is ninety percent (90%) and the exact dollar amount of federal funds which will be set aside for this project will be based on the contract amount awarded under this offering.

I. TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING OF BIDS: Sealed Proposals for the improvement described herein will be received at the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Lemont, 418 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois, 60439 until 10:30 A.M., April 10, 2013 and will be publicly opened and read at that time.

II. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The proposed work is officially known as Ridge Road Water Main Replacement, East of Eureka Drive to Logan Street and consists of the construction of 8-inch water main in trench; pressure connections; gate valves; hydrants; water service reconnections; pavement removal; pavement patching; and all appurtenant construction.

III. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: A. All work will be in conformance with the "Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois", dated July 2009 and portions of the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", dated January 1, 2012 and the "Standard Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements and Private Site Improvements" in the Village of Lemont, latest edition, as amended.

B. Plans and Proposal forms may be obtained from the Project Engineer, FRANK NOVOTNY & ASSOCIATES, INC., 825 Midway Drive, Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527, (630) 887-8640, for a non-refundable fee of $100.00.

Proposal forms are non-transferable. Only those Proposals that have been obtained from, and with the approval of, Frank Novotny & Associates will be accepted at the bid opening.

APPLICABLE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or Subcontractor(s) on construction work for this project shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act amended (U.S.C. 76-276a-5), and shall receive overtime compensation in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-333) and the Contractor and Subcontractor(s) shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to these Acts and other applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards. The Secretary of Labor has, with respect to the labor standards specified in this Section, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Number 14 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. 113z-15) and Section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276c).

C. Only qualified Contractors who can furnish satisfactory proof that they have performed work of similar nature as Contractors will be entitled to receive Plans and submit Proposals. In order to meet this requirement, at the request of the Engineer, bidders will be required to submit a "Statement of Experience" consisting of a list of previous projects of similar nature in order to receive Plans. The Owner reserves the right to issue Bid Documents only to those Contractors deemed qualified.

D. All Proposals must be accompanied by a Bank Cashier's Check, Bank Draft, Certified Check, or Bid Bond for not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, or as provided in the applicable sections of the "Standard Specifications".

F. The Contractor will be required to pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with all applicable laws.

The Village of Lemont reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals or Bids.

Dated at Lemont, Illinois this the 11th day of March, 2013.

BY ORDER OF: PRESIDENT & BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF LEMONT

PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF LEMONT By:

Brian K. Reaves Village President

IV. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS: The Village reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any and all Proposals, to re-advertise the proposed improvements, and to waive technicalities.

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Charlene M. Smollen, Clerk March 15, 2013 Suburban Life Media 5512 LEM

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Village of Lemont Kops – N – Kidz Day T-Shirt Design Contest Calling all kids! The Lemont Police Department is once again holding their T-Shirt design contest for their 2013 Kops-N-Kidz Day event which will be held on August 10, 2013. If your design is chosen, it will be displayed at the Police Department, printed on our 7th annual KopsN-Kidz T-Shirts, and you will be recognized by Mayor Reaves and receive a prize for your design.

• Participants must be 13 years old or younger.

• Design must be ORIGINAL and completed in black and white.

• Design must be drawn by the participant.

• Designs should show the police and community working together.

Voting Information – April 9, 2013 Consolidated Election Voter Registration Information In order to cast a ballot in the April 9 Consolidated Election, voters must be registered. Not sure if you are registered? Check the County Clerk’s website at www.cookcountyclerk.com.

Grace Period Registration and Voting – March 13 – April 6 Grace period registration and voting is the only way to register or change your address or name ater the regular registration period ends. It is also the only way to vote if you are not registered or if your voter registration is not up to date. Grace Period Registration locations include the Downtown Chicago oice at 69 W. Washington St., Room 500, and the Bridgeview location at 10220 S. 76th Ave. Visit www.cookcountyclerk.com for additional locations.

Absentee Voting Any registered suburban Cook County voter may apply for a mail ballot. Mail Ballot Application forms can be downloaded and printed at www.cookcountyclerk.com or call the Clerk’s ofice at 312-603-0946 to request that an application be mailed to you. Applications are available at the Village Hall and Lemont Township Oice. April 4 is the last day to request a mail ballot.

Early Voting – March 25 – April 6 Any registered voter may cast a ballot at one of the Clerk’s early voting sites from March 25 through April 6. Lemont residents may vote early at the Lemont Public Library. Please call 630-257-6541 for hours. If you are not sure of your polling location, visit www.cookcountyclerk.com and enter your address to ind your precinct number.

Political Campaign Signs Political campaign signs must be located on private property (no parkways). For more detailed information, refer to Chapter 17.11.100 of Lemont Uniied Development Ordinance located at www.lemont.il.us.

Campus Fighting Chance Campus Fighting Chance will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, 1-4 p.m. at the Lemont Police Department, 14600 127th St. Before your college-bound student heads of to campus, we will teach them street smarts and how to increase their safety during their college years and beyond. his is an invaluable class. Registration fee is $25. Forms are located at the Police Department or visit www.lemontjuniorwomansclub.org.

Mayor’s Drive for Charity

• Print your full name, phone number, school and teacher’s name on the back.

Mayor’s Drive for Charity will be held on Monday, April 29th, with a 7:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. All proits from the outing go to Lemont charity and service organizations.

Please register for this fun event for a great cause by April 12th. Many sponsorship opportunities are available. For information, call 630-257-1590, visit www.lemont.il.us, or email vlemont@lemont.il.us.

All entries must be turned in by April 15, 2013 at the Lemont Police Department, 14600 127th St. The winner will be announced at the end of the school year.

Keeping Teens Drug Free Educational Forum

Village of Lemont 418 Main St. • Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-1550 • FAX 630-257-1598 email: vlemont@lemont.il.us Visit the Village website at www.lemont.il.us

Keeping Teens Drug Free Educational Forum has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 30th, at 7:00 p.m. at Old Quarry Middle School, 16100 127th St. Join the Lemont Police Department for this informational forum to assist parents with expert advice to keep their preteens/teens drug free. Contact herese hompson at 630-257-2229 or tthompson@lemont.il.us.

Mayor Brian K. Reaves Village Clerk Charlene Smollen Village Administrator Benjamin P. Wehmeier

Trustees Debby Blatzer Paul Chialdikas Clifford Miklos Rick Sniegowski Ronald Stapleton Jeanette Virgilio