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The Lemont Sports Complex, a contentious project within the village, will no longer be publicly funded after the Village Board voted against the option in front of a room of impassioned taxpayers Monday night.

More questions?

The village of Lemont has information about the proposed Lemont Sports Complex on its website, www.lemont.il.us. A search for “sports complex” brings up a question and answer form and a market and impact assessment.

Residents with more questions on the project can call Village Administrator George Schafer at 630-257-1590.

with new rules and regulations, the construction that would have to be done may not be feasible or practical,” he said. “That would kill the project.”

But Reaves and the trustees said the village needs a large

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attraction such as the sports complex to economically sustain the town.

“We keep calling it a sports complex,” said trustee Paul Chialdikas. “What we’re looking to create is an economic device to create greater value.”

Source: National Weather Service

Chialdikas said local businesses struggle surviving on Lemont customers alone and need customers from outside of town.

Residents packed the meeting room to voice their opinions.

A majority of the audience were supporters of the referendum who were skeptical about the project.

Janet Hughes, one of the residents who opposes the facility, said talk of private financing is misleading because it will be another form of a loan that will cost the village and the taxpayers.

She said changing the form of financing so there would no longer be a referendum circumvents the will of the residents who petitioned.

“The fundamental point is we want to have a vote on this,” she said.

Some residents supported the board’s efforts to bring new revenue to the village.

The consensus opinion of the audience was that they wanted more input on the project.

Reaves mentioned the possibility of a citizen advisory board, which received general approval.

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LEMONT – The Lemont Village Board unanimously voted to repeal an ordinance to publicly finance the Lemont Sports Complex during a special meeting Monday night.

With the ordinance repealed, a referendum question on whether the village should be allowed to purchase bonds to pay for the project will no longer be on the March primary ballot.

The repealed ordinance allowed the village to use facility revenue, sales tax, income tax and tax increment finance funds to pay for the complex.

Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves said the village is negotiating a private financing agreement that would not require taxpayer money.

Since the $21 million project was announced in January 2013, residents expressed concern that the village could levy taxes on them if the proposed revenue sources were not sufficient, and collected 1,657 petition signatures to force a referendum on whether the village could pay for the project.

The special meeting was scheduled in order to beat a Jan. 9 deadline to put the referendum question on the March primary ballot.

Reaves said the vote is about financing the project and the village is still in the process of determining its feasibility.

There are other potential obstacles that could deter the village from pursuing the complex, he said.

“If (the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, who owns the property) comes up

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LEMONT – TMZ is reporting pop star Ke$ha has checked in to a rehabilitation program at Lemont’s Timberline Knolls.

The website said the singer was admitted the morning of Jan. 3 to treat an eating disorder.

Timberline Knolls, 40 Timberline Drive, is a residential treatment center for girls and women struggling with alcoholism, drug addiction and other disorders.

In November 2010, the rehab facility treated Demi Lovato.

Lemont chamber to offer business website seminar

Lemont soccer club to offer classes LEMONT – The Raiders Football Club of Lemont and Lemont Park District are offering a soccer program for ages 5 to 10 starting Jan. 14 at the Old Quarry Middle School gym, 16100 W. 127th St., Lemont.

Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 27. There is an intermediate class for ages 5 and 6 starting at 4:30 p.m.; advanced class for ages 6 to 8 starting at 5:30 p.m.; and elite class for ages 8 to 10 starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Nicole Fayta, holistic health practitioner, herbalist and nutritional consultant, will discuss 10 steps to boost the immune system and decrease the risk of chronic diseases.

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The seminar costs $15 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. To register, call 630-257-5997 or email info@ lemontchamber.org.

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Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Lemont Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

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Drug possession Domestic battery Craig Mikalayunas, 48, of 1026 Crestview Drive, was charged with domestic battery and harassment by telephone after an incident at 8:28 a.m. Dec. 28 in the 1000 block of Crestview Drive.

Harassment Joseph Magiera, 45, of 1208 71st St., Downers Grove, was charged with harassment via electronic communication after an incident at 11:22 a.m. Jan. 2 in the 16600 block of Sterling Drive.

• Jose Castillo, 19, of 1711 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop at 1:15 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 16600 block of New Avenue.

• Peter Kasbohm, 26, of 7751 Columbia Drive, Bridgeview, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, no valid driver’s license, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and suspended registration after a traffic stop at 4:22 p.m. Dec. 26 in the 9700 block of Lemont Road.

DUI • Michelle Fortier, 45, of 11970 Prairie Court, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic incident at 1:16 p.m. Dec. 21 in the 800 block of Porter Street.

• Michelle Fortier, 45, of 11970 Prairie Court, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no proof of insurance after an incident at 5:31 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 1200 block of Covington Drive.

• Frederick Lauer, 19, of 6 E. Logan St., was charged with

Drug paraphernalia • Markian Masur, 20, of 1516 Saranell Ave., Naperville, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident at 11:20 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 40 block of Oak Lane.

• Thomas Gavrick, 19, of 37 Roberta St., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop Jan. 4 in the 800 block of Singer Avenue.

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Lemont survives record-breaking winter storm LEMONT – Significant snow, followed by severe cold shut down parts of Lemont during the past week.

The snow started New Year’s Eve and continued until Sunday, with a reprieve Jan. 3.

The temperature dipped well below zero and the wind chill even lower Monday and Tuesday.

Schools were closed and residents were urged to seek shelter.

Here are five statistics that capture the scale of the recent winter weather:

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Was the low temperature Monday, as reported by the National Weather Service at its Romeoville Weather Forecast Office.

This broke a record for the lowest temperature recorded Jan. 6 at the site. The previous record was -13

degrees in 1999.

As for the record high of the day, it was 65 degrees in 2008.

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Number of inches of snow that have fallen in the area since the beginning of the new year, according to the Romeoville Weather Forecast Office.

The largest snow fall occurred Sunday, with an accumulation of 8.6 inches. This was a new record for that date.

A 6.3-inch snow fall Jan. 2 also seems impressive, but pales in comparison to the 1999 record of 13.8 inches.

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Number of hours that nine village snowplows were on the roads nonstop at the peak of the recent snow fall. Lemont Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said the plows ran from 4 p.m. Jan. 4 to noon Monday.

Employees worked 10-hour shifts, followed by 10 hours off duty, he said.

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Tons of salt public works used during the same 44-hour period, Pukula said.

According to the village website, priority is given to salting major streets designated as primary routes, hills, curves and all intersections. Residential streets that are relatively flat are only salted at the intersections.

33.8:

Inches of snow the Chicago area has received since the beginning of December, according to the National Weather Service.

That would already be the 34th largest recorded snowfall from December to February since 1884.

The record from December to February of 80.6 inches was set in 1978-79.

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The streets of downtown Lemont were empty Monday as area temperatures reached as low as minus 16 degrees.

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How to Sound Off I live in Lemont and would like to compliment the Lemont vilWant to contribute to Sound lage snow plow drivers for doing Off? Call 331-481-6089 or an excellent job this winter. The email mslsoundoff@ roads have been just fantastic. shawmedia.com Keep up the good work and thank you so much for keeping would submit info like this – the our roads nice and clean. truth about the retirees’ huge pensions. We don’t all have such What’s up with tunnel huge pensions. You’d be very project?

The Lisle Main Street pedestri- surprised how small some penan tunnel underneath the Metra sions are after 20 years of service.

Again, thanks for going through tracks has been in disrepair for the trouble for the rest of us. many years. On Nov. 1, it was closed for repair. Not only is this Public Works Department a major inconvenience, it is a is doing a good job major safety issue. Who makes Early Thursday morning, I these decisions? Certainly not a commuter. Perhaps it was the noticed my mailbox post had been broken off at the base by a same people who permanently snow plow. I called the Lombard closed off eastbound traffic on Public Works Department and School Street at Main Street, which forces patrons searching left a message not knowing for parking to exit the downtown what, if anything, they would do.

Even with all of the work going area at Ogden Avenue and just on I heard back from them withkeep going. Two months later, in two hours. A very pleasant the tunnel is still closed and no one is there. What is the priority? woman let me know that not only would the city replace my mailbox (probably in the spring) Thanks for letter but that a temporary box would This is a response to a letter be put up within a day or two. that appeared in the Dec. 25 Suburban Life: I want to thank the Much to my surprise, before the mailman arrived, a replacement writer who wrote regarding the box had been installed and I State of Illinois pension system.

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How eighth-graders transition into high school students Just a few weeks ago, Lemont High School held its annual eighth-grade information night.

This weekend, Lemont High School and several of the private/parochial schools are holding entrance exams. It is the time of year when eighth-graders are at the crossroads between middle school and high school.

COMMUNITY We may all be familiar VOICE with this time of year being William important for high school seniors as they choose what Caron college they are going to and what major they are considering.

For our eighth-graders, the decisions are not as complicated but can still cause them similar anxiety. Whether they choose Lemont High School or one of the many private schools in our area, they now have to choose what classes they are taking and how do their choices all come together in a daily schedule.

There are credits they need to worry about and more extracurricular options.

Our eighth-graders are also at the crossroads of finishing their elementary education and possibly the end of some longtime friendships as they go off to different schools. While it is not like going off to college, it can still be tough for our students as they approach the end of their time at OQMS. At this time of year, it also is very important for our eighth-graders to do well academically. The high school has already started some of the scheduling process and after the placement test this weekend, will have a better idea of what level classes students should take. However, the coming spring can be very distracting to our students and sometimes effort suffers. It is never too early to talk to our eighth-graders about finishing the school year successfully. With MAP testing coming up this month and ISAT testing in March, there are two more pieces of data, which would be used for placement into high school classes.

In six months, our eighth-graders will finish their elementary journey and begin the next phase of their academic life.

Many of them are already getting anxious about this transition and we should be there to help them through the process. Our support makes this time more bearable, reduces the students’ anxiety, and helps all of our students grow successfully.

William Caron is the principal of Old Quarry Middle School,

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The Lemont Lightning Coach Brett Kostes (far left) and his team members make a donation to the Lemont Food Pantry on Dec. 31 at Bethany Lutheran Church.

The Lemont Lightning travel baseball and softball teams donated dozens of items to the Lemont Food Pantry on Dec. 31 at Bethany Lutheran Church, after the Lemont Baseball and Softball Club challenged the teams to purchase the nonperishable food items.

We commend these local athletes for giving back to those in need.

Lemont High School graduate Gabe Sandoval is achieving great things. He earned a doctorate in immunology last year from Washington University in St. Louis and is currently researching prostate cancer at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and at Broad Institute in Cambridge. We congratulate Sandoval on his many accomplishments.

8STREET TALK Q: What is your favorite winter activity?

“Ice skating. I liked the freedom.”

Alice Pomianek, Lemont Anna Schier, news editor aschier@shawmedia.com 630-427-6248

“Playing in the snow with my kids. Making snow angels and snowball ights.”

Nicole Manganello, visiting Lemont

“Sledding. Just the rush, I guess, of going down the hill.”

Stephanie DeRoche, Lemont

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By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The Century 21 office in Lemont has gone from a family owned business to part of the largest Century 21 franchise in the world, but office members take pride in maintaining the same community connections they have had for more than 30 years.

“I don’t think that (customers have) noticed a difference because it’s the same agents who are here – the continuity of the same agents taking care of business for them,” said agent Emily Mansell, who has worked for Century 21 in Lemont for 24 years.

Century 21 Olsick, which opened in Lemont in 1979, was founded by William Olsick, who got his start in the real estate industry in 1948 in Chicago.

Agent Maryann Rogers, who has worked in the Lemont office for 10 years, said the family owned business included William’s sons William Jr., Bob and Brian.

She called the business one-stop shopping because it included real estate, mortgage and insurance.

William Sr. eventually retired and gave ownership to one of his sons but remained active in the office as a broker until his death in 2011 at age 87.

It was after that, that Century 21 Olsick became part of Century 21 Affiliated, which

Century 21 Affliated Where: 1180 State St., Lemont Phone: 630-257-7100 Online: www.c21affiliated.com has offices in five states in the Midwest.

“We reach out to companies that, in this case, lost their broker and that were not quite as strong as they had been at one point,” said Cheryl Hase, director of business development for Century 21 Affiliated.

Rogers said William Olsick had been approached about joining a larger franchise but wanted to keep the office a family business.

Hase said much of the changes Century 21 Affiliated has brought have been on the back end for agents, such as additional resources and training.

“A lot of the technical ends that we really weren’t able to take advantage of because we were a small, independently owned office, now we have access to,” Rogers said.

The Lemont office has maintained its involvement in the community, such as the having a booth at Heritage Fest and being part of the Lemont Chamber of Commerce’s Cruise Night, the Halloween Hoedown and Keepataw Days.

However, the Olsicks are not completely gone from the business. Bob Olsick remains an agent for Century 21 Affiliated.

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Century 21 Affiliated agents Emily Mansell (left) and Maryann Rogers worked in the Lemont real estate office for 24 and 10 years, respectively.

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Birding club provides outlet for nature lovers

By NATHAN LURZ nlurz@shawmedia.com WHEATON – During a week in which temperatures plummeted and snow piled up more than a foot, a group of hardened nature lovers braved the cold in the name of birdwatching.

The DuPage Birding Club holds more than 80 field trips every year for local birders, including one last weekend at Lyman Woods Forest Preserve that featured 23 degree temperatures and a 7:57 a.m. start time.

“Birds are incredibly en-

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grossing,” said Club President Linda Padera of Western Springs. “You can see them almost any time of day or night, depending on where you are and the season.”

Despite the poor conditions, the nine person group saw about 225 birds, group leader Joan Campbell of Downers Grove said.

Padera said her involvement with the club, like many other members, grew from a love of nature established at a young age while watching birds with her mother in the backyard of her childhood

home in Detroit.

She spent several years birdwatching on her own before slowly meeting other birders who recommended she join the club.

“It’s great to bird with people who love to bird,” she said.

“A lot of it is kind of on your own, but after awhile you get to meet an awful lot of people who share your interest.”

Former president and club member Diann Bilderback of Winfield said she began birding after curiosity overtook her during a walk in a local forest preserve. Soon after, she

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bought a field guide and took it with her while exercising.

“As I was out walking, I’d see a bird and I’d try to identify it,” she said. “It was a little game for me.”

When she stumbled upon a group of birdwatchers some years ago during the club’s annual New Year’s Day walk at Morton Arboretum, she was immediately interested.

“I was delighted to discover there was this community out there to engage with because I had done it on my own for over a year,” she said. “I was pretty excited to learn it.”

8 a.m. Jan. 11: Fox River (Kane County). Leaders: Marcia and Lee Nye, 630369-4908 or mtnye@ wideopenwest.com 8:30 a.m. Jan. 11: Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Leader: Jeff Reiter, jreiter@ wordsonbirds.com 8 a.m. Jan. 12: Southern (DuPage) Birding Tour.

Leader: Jeff Smith, mrqmagoo@comcast. net or 331-481-3362 7:30 a.m. Jan. 18: McKee Marsh, Warrenville. Leader: Fillmore Dryden, fillmore1983@ yahoo.com or 630-8573510 9 a.m. Jan. 19: Starved Rock Dam (LaSalle County). Leaders: Bob and Karen Fisher, 630-985 -2956 or KFisher928@ aol.com 8 a.m. Jan. 25: Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. Leader: John Cebula, 630-8583767 or joceb2005@ sbcglobal.net 3 p.m. Jan. 26: Pratt’s Wayne Woods. Leader: Kyle Wiktor, 708-5441336 or kylewiktor@msn. com

Learn about hummingbirds Who: DuPage Birding Club What: Hummingbird expert Nancy Carroll presents “Our Flying Jewels” When: 7:30 p.m. today Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn Why: To learn more about hummingbirds Cost: Free

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What’s with the Glen Ellyn Park District’s plans for Ackerman Park? The Park District board has a potential $7 million outlay for the proposed improvement for the beautiful open space at Ackerman. I sure hope the park board realizes that sometimes less is more and doesn’t get carried away with making a monument to themselves – like the ground clock on Main Street in Glen Ellyn that took up several valuable parking spaces and is in constant need of repairs. Glen Ellyn Park Board members: Have mercy on the taxpayers who are still overburdened by the economy’s downturn by being fiscally responsible. Keep in mind many of us enjoy the natural beauty of our parks. There’s already enough manmade structures in the park already polluting the landscape.

Do we really need an indoor pool to occupy park space?

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What’s up with tunnel project?

The Lisle Main Street pedestrian tunnel underneath the Metra tracks has been in disrepair for many years. On Nov. 1, it was closed for repair. Not only is this a major inconvenience, it is a major safety issue. Who makes these decisions? Certainly not a commuter. Perhaps it was the same people who permanently closed off eastbound traffic on School Street at Main Street, which forces patrons searching for parking to exit the downtown area at Ogden Avenue and just keep going. Two months later, the tunnel is still closed and no one is there. What is the priority?

ham Springs, La., was charged with driving while license Continued from page 5 suspended and speeding after a traffic stop at 6:31 a.m. Dec. 28 Lane, was charged with retail in the 10900 block of Lemont theft after an incident at 10:39 Road. p.m. Dec. 31 in the 13400 block • Manuel Matilde, 29, of 1114 of Archer Avenue.

Elgin St., Joliet, was charged • A plastic Joseph statue and with driving while license baby Jesus statue were stolen suspended and failure to signal Jan. 1 from the 800 block of when required after a traffic Sobieski Street. stop at 6:49 a.m. Dec . 31 in the • A Samsung Galaxy S4 phone 12600 block of New Avenue. was stolen from a counter • Emilija Steigvilate, 20, of 7 between 5 and 5:49 p.m. Jan. 2 Lahinch Drive, was charged with in the 1200 block of State Street. no valid driver’s license and failure to reduce speed to avoid License violations a crash after an incident at 11:10 • William Lord, 39, of 2314 a.m. Jan. 3 in the 12300 block of Burr Oak Ave., North Riverside, Archer Avenue. was charged with driving while • Christopher Roe, 32, of 673 license suspended and expired Sterling West Lane, Justice, registration for no insurance was charged with driving while after a traffic stop at 8:01 a.m. license suspended, no insurDec. 26 at Archer Avenue and ance, registration suspended State Street. for noninsurance and expired • Sandra Castellanos, 31, of registration after a traffic stop at 1851 Marlboro Lane, Crest Hill, 8:50 a.m. Jan. 4 at 131st Street was charged with driving while and Archer Avenue. license suspended and speeding • Francisco Barrera, 61, of after a traffic stop at 2:04 p.m.

2518 W. 26th St., Chicago, was Dec. 26 at New Avenue and charged with no valid driver’s Lockport Street. license after an incident at 5:56 • Jonathan Amedee, 26, of p.m. Jan. 4 at McCarthy Road 36211 Cane Market Road, Denand Archer Avenue.

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Emmanuel Women Seeking God Bible Study, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1191 McCarthy Rd., Lemont. For information, call 708-214-0444.

Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary, noon Tuesday, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. For information, call John at 630-257-9063.

For information, call 630-257-9063.

Bingo at the Lithuanian World Center, 4 p.m. Wednesday, BURR RIDGE Lithuanian World Center, 14911 Al-Anon, 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, 127th Street, Lemont. A variety of pull-tabs are for sale, along with an First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road., Burr Ridge. early bird raffle starting at 5:15 p.m.

Bingo and raffle begin at 6:45 p.m., Al-Anon Friday Morning Serenity with payouts ranging from $100 Seekers, 9:30 a.m. Fridays. to $500. For every Bingo player, a free dinner is offered on the third DOWNERS GROVE Wednesday of each month. For Open Game Night, 7 p.m. Friday, information, call 630-257-8787.

Lemont Artists Guild, 7 to 9 p.m.

Fair Game, 5150 C Main St., DownWednesday, Lemont Public Library, ers Grove. For information, visit 50 E. Wend St., Lemont. This www.fairgamestore.com. meeting will be a Member Show Paint and Play, 7 to 9:30 p.m. & Tell, with members discussing Friday, The Brigantine Gallery, each’s own artwork. From 7 to 9 734 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. p.m. For information, visit www.

Teachers will guide you through a painting from beginning to end. All lemontartistsguild.org.

Lemont Lions Club Meeting, materials, snacks and beverages 7 p.m. Thursday, VFW Post 5819, provided for $20; no credit cards.

For information, visit www.vickery- 15780 New Ave, Lemont. First and third Thursdays of the month. Separt.com.

Used Book Collection, 10 a.m. to tember through May. For information, visit www.lemontlions.org.

1:30 p.m. Saturday, Eagle Storage, 555 Rogers Street, Downers Grove.

The Downers Grove Area American WOODRIDGE Association of University Women Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapwill collect paperbacks, hard covers ter 0910, 6 p.m. Monday, Prince of and text books published after 2004 for the upcoming book sale in Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th June. All donations are tax deduct- St., Woodridge. For information, call ible. For information, call 630-225- Barb at 630-724-1209.

Woodridge Rotary Club, noon 8162 email dgaauw@yahoo.com.

Downers Grove Artists’ Guild, 7 Tuesday, Seven Bridges Golf Club, p.m. Monday, Downers Grove Public 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. For information, call 630-960-5417 or Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers visit www.woodridgerotary.org.

Grove. Meets September through

Dao Sushi, Thai and Hibachi in Oakbrook Terrace features a menu of Asian fusion. A wide range of sushi and sashimi is available along with signature rolls such as the Volcano Roll and Cubs Roll. Entrees include Mongolian Beef, curry dishes, fresh seafood and more.

Drink specials are offered throughout the week. Open sevens days a week for lunch and dinner.

Dao Sushi & Thai Restaurant 17W512 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace 630-279-2888

Wild Monk in La Grange serves modern gastro pub fare with a wide selection of craft beer. Entrees range from flatbreads and tacos to burgers and fish & chips. For beer, there are 35 selections on tap with another 44 offered in bottles and even 3 in cans. Specials are available throughout the week including BYOB (build your own burger) on Wednesdays. Open Monday through Thursday at 4 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.

Wild Monk 88 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange 708-255-2337

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Weekly Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday and Tuesday, Power Connection, 999 Remington Blvd. Ste. F, Bolingbrook. Offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first, third and fifth Mondays of the month. For $10 donation, fill your bag with groceries. All Illinois residents welcome. No income verification required. Extended hours of 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. For information, call 630-679-6899 or visit www. thepowerconnection.org.

Teen Movie Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.

Friday, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook.

All movies rated PG-13 and below.

For grades 6 to 12. For information, visit www.fountaindale.org.

Knitter’s & Crochet Nest Drop In, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook.

Experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. For information, visit www.fountaindale.org.

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WHERE: Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 COST & INFO: $5 members, $9 nonmembers; 630-9680219, www.classiccinemas.com; www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com ABOUT: After Hours Film Society shows the winning documentary “Cutie and the Boxer.” The candid New York love story explores the chaotic 40-year marriage of famed boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and his wife, Noriko. Navigating her role as her overbearing husband’s assistant, Noriko finds an artistic identity of her own. The society’s screenings are each second and fourth Monday.

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PHILHARMONIC IN HINSDALE WHERE: Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave. WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 COST & INFO: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $5 less for seniors, and free to children; 866-8114111, www.chicagophilharmonic.org ABOUT: Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players is composed primarily of Lyric Opera Orchestra members. The first of three concerts features Renée-Paule Gauthier, violin; Claudia Lasareff-Mironoff (shown), viola; Jean Hatmaker, violoncello, and Terree Shofner-Emrich, piano.

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WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: Mid-January for six to nine weeks COST & INFO: $125 for adult program, $200 for teen workshop; advance registration required at 630-2069566; www.dupageforest.org/calendar.aspx ABOUT: Three classes – “Introduction to Relief Printmaking,” “Exploring Watercolors” and “Teen Open Art Studio” – are offered by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Printmaking” using linoleum teaches adults the basics late Tuesday afternoons. Separate daytime watercolor classes are offered adults who are beginners or more advanced.

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WHERE: Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago WHEN: Thursdays to Sundays, Jan. 9 to 19 COST& INFO: $14 to $15; www.Stage773. com, 773-327-5252; www.chicagosketchfest. com/2014-schedule; JakeDewarComedy.com ABOUT: Billed as comedian-tragedian, Jake Dewar of Downers Grove is among a thousand artists performing in the nation’s largest sketch comedy festival. Dewar brings guitar and vocals to his wide-ranging characters.

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WHERE: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., and Heartland Studio Theatre, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago; shuttle WHEN: Weekends through Jan. 19 COST & INFO: $10 for single ticket, or $30 for festival pass; 773-761-4477, www.lifelinetheatre.com ABOUT: Suburban talents help power Lifeline Theatre’s 17th annual Fillet of Solo Festival, a multi-week event that celebrates storytelling, and features 13 live-lit storytelling collectives and 10 solo performers. Solo artists include Kim Morris of Bolingbrook, who will take the Heartland stage at 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 17. The festival also offers workshops.

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Glen Oak Restaurant unveils its new menu GLEN ELLYN – We made a happy discovery when we stepped inside Glen Oak Restaurant on a recent Sunday, finding ourselves hungry but not sure what we were in the mood for foodwise.

Art posters dot the walls of the downtown Glen Ellyn eatery, whose high-ceilinged, airy space has lots of elbow room, with tables and comfortable booths. Dining there for the first time, we noticed the unusual touch of casters on the chairs for ease of motion.

With expansive windows all around for views, we enjoyed watching the trains a block away.

A friendly server brought over warm rolls, quickly followed by the French onion soup we’d ordered. It was an ideal antidote to a bitterly wintry day. A telltale clue that it was freshly homemade were the chunky onions and an errant bayleaf.

My dining companion was pleased the soup wasn’t too salty, adding, “There’s a zesty bite to it.”

For his main course, he opted for the Reuben sandwich.

The tender corned beef was piled high on rye, with just the right proportion of sauerkraut and melted Swiss, and a crunchy dill pickle. The sandwich normally is served with Thousand Island dressing, but he changed it up with bleu cheese. The Reuben passed the test with flying colors.

I focused on the breakfast menu, which is served all day. An avowed omelet fan, I wasn’t disappointed with a delicious blend of creamy cheese, grilled onions, spinach and ham. For a side, I chose hash browns, which arrived light, slightly crispy and ready to be seasoned to personal liking.

My companion felt compelled to complete the homey diner experience with a slice of warm cherry pie a la mode for a sweet finish to an enjoyable meal.

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Changing its hours with the New Year, Glen Oak Restaurant now serves breakfast and lunch daily in the heart of downtown Glen Ellyn.

Warm cherry pie served a la mode is a sweet closer. hours, serving from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Its Facebook page states the shift reflects patrons’ preference to dine out for breakfast and lunch rather than dinner. The full bar service will continue. And late afternoon and evenings, the restaurant will be available for private events.

We’re looking forward to trying other dishes next time around, knowing we won’t leave hungry. The ample leftovers we took home tasted great for lunch the next day.

The new menu offers a wide array of breakfast

specialties including sweet or savory crepes, multiple Benedict variations and gluten-free pancakes, plus panini, burgers, wraps, salads, sandwiches and other fare.

We learned Glen Oak has been around for three decades, and now we know why.

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A standout Reuben piled high with flavorful corned beef is one of the sandwich specialties at Glen Oak Restaurant in Glen Ellyn.

Glen Oak Restaurant n Where: 479 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn n Hours: 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily n Dress code: Casual n Info: 630-469-6262, www.glenoakrestaurant.com

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“Keep Your Edges Glued Down” Art Exhibit, 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Addison Center for the Arts Gallery, Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Ave., Addison. Mixed- media art exhibit by The Collage Sisthars Collaborative.

Runs through Feb. 1. For information, call 630-458-4500 or visit www. addisoncenterforthehearts.com.

Carl Sandburg Exhibit, 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays through April 20, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. This exhibit explores the years from 1919 until 1930 when Sandburg lived in Elmhurst. His story is told through rare photos, ilm clips, touch-screen interactives, and an array of loaned artifacts. Admission is free. For information, visit www. elmhursthistory.org.

JAN. 10 Westmont High School Sentinels Athletic Booster Club Dinner, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Westmont High School, 909 N. Oakwood Drive, Westmont.

The Westmont High School Sentinels Athletic Booster Club is hosting the Sentinel Round Up Dinner with a BBQ dinner, live country music, rafles, basketball and more. Cost for dinner is $8 per person. For information, call 630-468-8100.

Bridal Showcase, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Street, Naperville. Planning a wedding? Make this complex job easier with opportunities for one-on-one discussions with more than 40 vendors. For information, visit www. napersettlement.com.

JAN. 11 Cosmic Skate, Saturday, Center Ice of DuPage, 1N450 Highland Ave., Glen Ellyn. Center Ice of DuPage offers Cosmic Skate Friday and Saturday nights. Enjoy a fun time on the rink with lights and music. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children (10 and under) and seniors (55 and over).

Skate rental is available for $2.50.

Hours are 8:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 8:50 to 10:20 p.m. on Saturdays.

For information and to check times, visit www.centericeofdupage.com.

Cooking Class at Bakersfield, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Bakersield, 330 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont. Monthly cooking class series led by Executive Chef Patrick Cassata. Each course will feature a different theme. The participants will not only learn to create new recipes, but will also explore beverage pairings for each dish (wine, cocktail, smoothie). The January class will highlight “Gluten Free Comfort Foods.” Cost is $40 for one class or $100 for all three in the series. For in-

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FOREST PRESERVE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT WHERE: Headquarters at Danada Forest Preserve, 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton WHEN: Open house 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 11, and Q&A session 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 COST & INFO: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County presents a “Step Up and Volunteer!” open house in January, and an in-depth, question-and-answer session in February. Pictured is a volunteer working with one of the raptors at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. The open house will highlight diverse opportunities in a one-hour presentation at 10 a.m., with volunteers and staff on hand. Volunteers teach school groups and families about nature, care for animals, restore habitats, maintain public areas, and help visitors explore trails and outdoor activities. Adults, junior volunteers and families can choose from weekly, monthly and one-time opportunities, while groups can work on special projects. For details, call Volunteer Services at 630-933-7681. Visit www.dupageforest.org/Volunteer.aspx.

formation, call 630-568-3615 or visit www.bakersieldrestaurant.com.

Rockin’ Lock-In, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Wagner Community Center, 615 N. West Ave., Elmhurst. Get ready for a rockin’ good time! Featuring a DJ, dancing, games, dodgeball, open gymnastics, and pizza. For information, visit www.epd.org.

Author J. Ferdinand Rizza Book Signing, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Brewster’s Alehouse, 103 E. Irving Park Road, Roselle. Author J. Ferdinand Rizza will signing copies of his book, “Children of the Swamp, Second Edition,” at Brewster’s Alehouse in Roselle on Saturday, Jan. 11. Rizza is a Carol Stream resident. For information, call 877-727-0697.

Chili Open Golf Outing, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Twin Lakes Golf Club, 400 W. 59th Street, Westmont. Speciic rules have been developed for this golf open in the snow. Fee includes greens fees, prizes, snow golf balls, hot dogs, chili, and beverage. For information, visit www.wpd4fun.org.

JAN. 12 Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton.

Relax on a 15-minute ride through prairies and woodland. Wagons are used in place of sleighs when there is less than 4 inches of packed snow on the trail. All ages. Tickets, $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 to 12; under 5 free, are available in the main barn beginning at 11:30 a.m. Groups of 15 or more should reserve private

rides. For information, call 630-6686012 or visit dupageforest.org.

JAN. 13 Evening with Author Daniel P. Smith, 7 p.m. Monday, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Smith is the author of “On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department,” describing never-before-told stories of the toll the job exacts on the oficers and their lives while interweaving a discussion of Chicago’s criminal landscape, police department culture and history.

Advance registration required. For information, call 630-323-8188 or visit www.clarendonhillslibrary.org.

$125 plus a $25 supply fee per person; advance registration required. For information, call 630-206-9566 or visit www.dupageforest.org.

Free Screening of “Marty”, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Register in advance. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 630-323-8188 or visit www. clarendonhillslibrary.org.

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Aaron Copland’s “The Tender Land,” 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Arena Theater, Jenks Hall, 433 Howard Street, Wheaton. Wheaton College’s Opera Music Theater will perform “The Tender Land,” set in the AmeriJAN. 14 can Midwest at harvest time during the 1930s. The story focuses on the “Exploring Watercolors” Art Class, Moss family and their daughter, who Tuesday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, is about to become the irst member 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook. The sixof the farming family to graduate part class will take place Jan. 14 to Feb. from high school. Tickets are $10 18 on Tuesdays and is open to adults each, available at the door or at the only. Sessions for beginners are offered Ticket and Information Ofice. For from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and sessions for information, call 630-752-5099. intermediate and advanced painters are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 JAN. 16 p.m. The course costs $125 per person; register in advance. For information, Young Frankenstein, Thursday, Drury call 630-206-9566 or visit www.

Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane Theatre, dupageforest.org.

Oakbrook Terrace. “Young Franken“Introduction to Relief Printmaking” stein” is a wickedly inspired re-imagArt Class, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, ining of the Frankenstein legend Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy 31st Street, Oak Brook. The six-part masterpiece, hailed by the American program will meet Jan. 14 to Feb. 18 Film Institute as one of the funniest on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and is movies of all time. For information, open to adults only. The course costs visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

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Of the 12 teams that started the 2013 playoffs, the Bears only played four of them. In five games against Green Bay (2), Cincinnati, New Orleans and Philadelphia, the Bears were 2-3.

The Bengals game was the first game of the season and the Bengals did as much or more to lose it as the Bears did to win it, kind of like Cincinnati’s third consecutive first round playoff exit last Sunday.

Their other win over the Packers was accomplished without Aaron Rodgers as quarterback. Including the Bears game in which Rodgers went out after their first possession, the Packers were 2-5-1 without Rodgers including losses to the Giants, Lions and Steelers.

The Bears losses to New Orleans and Philadelphia were their only two

losses of the year in which they were noncompetitive, and their other five losses besides a loss to the Packers were to Detroit (2) and the last place Rams, Vikings and Redskins.

The Bears are clearly not in the same league with this year’s playoff teams.

For starters, the Bears need to get better at quarterback. Seven of the 12 playoff starters including Nick Foles, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick (91.6) had better passer ratings than Jay Cutler and all but Kaepernick were at least 12 points better at 101.2 and above while Cutler was 89.2.

The other five Alex Smith (89.1), Andy Dalton (88.8), Cam Newton (88.8), Tom Brady (87.3) and Andrew Luck (87.0) were all almost even with Cutler in rating, all of them threw more touchdowns and only Dalton and Newton threw more picks.

You tell me, other than Dalton is there a QB in the group you wouldn’t take over Cutler?

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with all of these playoff clubs at running back and wide receiver. With the possible exception of the Broncos, the Bears are better than any of those clubs at those positions.

The only 2013 playoff teams that aren’t clearly more talented on the offensive line than the Bears are Indianapolis, San Diego and Green Bay. The Bears line was effective most of the time this season, but it’s not capable of taking over games the way the 49ers, Eagles, Seahawks, Panthers, Broncos, Patriots and Chiefs can at times.

If you’re a Bears fan you already know that defensively they just don’t match up, particularly in the NFC. Seattle, the number one seed in the NFC also is first in the NFL in scoring defense. The second seeded Panthers are second in the league in fewest points allowed, the fifth seeded 49ers are third and the sixth seeded Saints are fourth.

In the AFC, the Bengals and Chiefs tied for fifth in the league in scoring defense, the Colts were ninth in the league, the Patriots 10th and the Char-

gers were actually 11th.

Nine of the 12 playoff teams are in the top 11 in scoring defense. In that top 11 only the Cardinals – seventh in points allowed and 10-6 – and the Dolphins – eighth and 8-8 – failed to make the playoffs.

The Bears were 30th in scoring defense in 2013, tied with the Redskins and only the Vikings were worse.

The Bears dramatic improvement on offense under Marc Trestman this year was exciting and at times a lot of fun to watch. But their decline from fifth in the NFL in total defense in 2012, eighth vs. the run and third in points allowed is the reason they fell from 10-6 to 8-8 and are not currently a legitimate contender.

It is quite possible the Bears will improve at quarterback as Cutler spends more time with Trestman, but the only way they’re going back to the playoffs for the first time in four seasons and just the second time in the last eight is by turning over the defensive half of their roster with a lot more talent.

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$2 million guaranteed; and Ryan Fitzpatrick, Titans, two years, $6.5 million, $1.75 million guaranteed.

Those quarterbacks, though, all signed with teams that did not just throw $54 million guaranteed at its starter.

Of the teams paying the most guaranteed money for its starting quarterback, only one rewarded its backup more than $1 million in base salary last season: the Lions paid Shaun Hill $2.4 million (Kyle Orton restructured his deal to lower his base salary after Tony Romo got paid).

Backups for Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are still on their rookie deals, Joe Flacco’s backup – Tyrod Taylor – made a little more than a half million, while Matt Ryan’s backup – Dominique Davis – made $480,000. McCown’s brother, Luke, made $840,000 as Drew Brees’ backup.

The Bears would need to find an amount that works for McCown, but also isn’t dedicating too much 2014 money to the quarterback position, one

that doesn’t need nearly as much improvement as the other side of the ball.

That’s a reminder that we don’t know how McCown fits in the Bears’ priorities during the next few months with a defense to fix, but we have a good idea where he is among Cutler’s priorities.

“I’d like to see him come back,” Cutler said after signing his seven-year contract. “I know we’d love to have him back. I know Phil touched on it. We’d like to have him back in the building just because of the amount of work he does behind the scenes with the younger players and myself. Just the experience he brings to the quarterback room, it’s very valuable.

“We’ll see how that works out.”

McCown will have his suitors, and he’ll keep in mind his four kids that live in North Carolina as he decides what’s best for his family. By the time free agency opens on March 11, the Bears will have a better grasp on their cap situation, how McCown would fit into the fold and if they can bring a fan and team favorite back next season.

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Jay Cutler received the richest check the franchise has signed, but what’s next for his backup?

Josh McCown played sensational football in his five starts and time in relief in two other games, while also igniting a quarterback controversy (albeit, outside the walls Josh of Halas Hall) during McCown what coach Marc Trestman referred to as Cutler’s best season.

McCown, who turns 35 in July, completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 13 touchdowns and one interception, good for a passer rating of 109.0.

“Love to have Josh back. I’ve expressed that to him,” general manager Phil Emery said Thursday. “Josh, through his play, has earned the right to have choices, and he’s got a lot of them and he’ll have a lot of them. He does

know he has a home here and that we’ll do everything we can to make it work if he decides he still wants to play here.”

Can the Bears afford McCown? It may seem like a ridiculous question when talking about a 35-year-old backup, journeyman quarterback who made $840,000 in 2013. But, as Emery said, McCown will have options.

The Bears signed Jason Campbell to a $3.5 million deal in 2012 with a $2 million signing bonus, so McCown and his representation could use that as a place to start.

Or, they could look at the highest-paid backups in the league. Here are some of the noteworthy and lucrative backup quarterback contracts signed last offseason (all contract details per Spotrac): Chase Daniel, Chiefs, three years, $10 million, $4.8 million guaranteed; Matt Moore, Dolphins, two years, $8 million, $4 million guaranteed; Matt Hasselbeck, Colts, two years, $7.25 million, $3 million guaranteed; Matt Cassel, Vikings, two years, $7.4 million,

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Lemont’s Jack Valone (left) drives towards the basket in a Dec. 26 game against Glenbard South at the Romeoville Christmas Classic tournament. The Indians will end an extended layoff on the road tonight at Eisenhower.

Lemont boys prepare for tough second half the season. “The tough part of our schedule is coming. It will be interesting to see how we LEMONT – An inexperi- meet these challenges over the enced Lemont boys basketball next two months.” team no doubt gets a passing The new year was supposed grade for the first five weeks of to begin with a non-conference the season as it heads into 2014 matchup against Crete-Monee with an 8-6 mark. on Tuesday, but that contest But now the real tests are was postponed because of the set to begin. weather.

With the easier part of the Instead, Lemont will make schedule in the rearview mir- its return to the court on the ror, the Indians will soon find road tonight against Eisenout how far they have come hower after last playing at the since the beginning of the sea- Romeoville Christimas Classic son in the middle of November. on Dec. 30.

“It’s going to be a chal“It is different preparing for lenge,” Lemont coach Rick Ru- them. They play an extremely naas said of the second half of up-tempo style,” Runaas said

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of Eisenhower. “They try to get a shot up in nine seconds. And they put on a lot of initial pressure to get quick steals and easy baskets. If you break that pressure, you have the ability to get easy baskets yourself.

“Taking care of the ball is huge, and also transition defense and spotting up on their shooters. They will take a lot of shots and when you shoot 50 or 60 shots a game, they will make shots. You have to be able to withstand their runs and realize that we will have a run too.”

After facing Eisenhower, the Indians are back at home on Tuesday against Richards.

“They are big and are having a good year,” the coach said of Richards. “They have a Division I player in the post and good players on the perimeter. That will be a big challenge for us.”

The squad, which received a few days off last week to recharge the batteries, returned to practice on Saturday only to get Monday and Tuesday off due to the cancellation of school. It’s safe to say the Indians should start off the second half with fresh legs.

“I’m looking forward to getting back out there,” Runaas said. “Hopefully we come back with the right attitude.”

Keys to success Lemont coach Rick Runaas has ideas of how the new year will be successful:

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Mike Wisz is having a good year and we knew he would. But I don’t feel like we have had any sort of complementary player who has consistently stepped up.

We’ve had different guys from time to time, which is great, but we would like to count on someone specifically.

Defensively, we have been disappointing. That has to improve a lot.

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Hehir finding success for Trinity Christian hoops In his first collegiate season as a member of the Trinity Christian men’s basketball team, Joe Hehir has played in all 16 games thus far, starting eight contests. The freshman is averaging 9.3 points and 1.9 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 49 percent from the floor.

Solid debut season so far for Kirkman Eric Kirkman is a freshman wrestler for North Central College. Competing in the 174-pound weight class, he is 10-14 on the winter with four wins by major decision, one tech fall, and one pin.

Huskies’ wrestling has winner in Leibforth A redshirt junior on the St. Cloud State University wrestling squad, Matt Leibforth has competed in six matches at 149 pounds so far this season for the Huskies, posting a record of 4-2. He was 19-12 as a freshman and 11-6 a year ago.

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Modestas Masilionis is a junior on the UNC-Greensboro men’s basketball team, Derek Nagel is a redshirt but he has not seen game acsophomore on the SIU-Ed- tion yest this winter. Other wardsville wrestling team. Lemont graduates on college The Lemont grad has compet- basketball teams include Paued in four matches thus far lius Otruskevicius (Moraine in the 184-pound weight class. Valley men) and Kelsey Motto Last year, Nagel went 10-8 on (Carthage women).

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Joe Hehir (middle) has seen plenty of action with the Trinity Christian College basketball team this season.

The Lemont High School graduate has played in all 16 games and is scoring 9.3 points per game.

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Matt Leibforth (top) has competed in six matches at 149 pounds so far this season for St. Cloud State’s wrestling team.

The Lemont graduate currently has a 4-2 record for the Huskies.

8SPORTS BRIEFS Registration starts for Lemont Lacrosse Club Registration for the Lacrosse Club of Lemont’s 2014 spring season will take place at 7 p.m.

Monday at Lemont High School.

The Lacrosse Club of Lemont is the high school-level lacrosse team for Lemont and is open to all high school boys interested in

playing the sport.

The cost for the 2014 season is $650 per player, and the club is asking the balance be paid in full at registration so the needed equipment can be ordered and league registration fees paid before the season. Registration forms are available at leaguelineup.com/

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If the full balance cannot be paid Monday, a deposit of $350 will be accepted with the remaining $300 due before the first practice. All players have to be paid in full in order to participate in practice.

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Andrew Shaw to sign autographs at Goodwill Chicago Blackhawks fans will have a chance to meet center Andrew Shaw in person March 2,

when he signs autographs at the Goodwill in Lemont.

Shaw is scheduled to sign from 4 to 6 p.m. The autograph session is guaranteed for 400 shoppers, and wristbands will be given out beginning at 3:30 p.m.

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High schools sports are just getting back in the swing of things for the new year after a slow week to start 2014.

However, college teams didn’t slow down during the holiday season, giving several Lemont High School products a chance to showcase their talents in a variety of winter sports.

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BOGUSLAW LEJA; MALGORZATA LEJA; WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK NA SUBORDINATE MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT #0402608005; Defendants, 09 CH 28065 525 Senon 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 entitled cause on October 24, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 27, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-21-312-015-0000.

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The Unresolved Thyroid Are You Sufering With?

• Fatigue • Weight Gain • Poor Sleep • Poor Digestion

Do you have thyroid symptoms but were told that you don’t have a thyroid problem? …you may have been mis-diagnosed.

If you are confused and frustrated due to persistent thyroid symptoms, perhaps it’s time to take a new approach?

• Dificulty Concentrating

Holistic herapy:

• Poor Memory

Find and manage the underlying cause

• Depression • Weak Immune System

Use natural therapies that work with your body

here are 8 major thyroid patterns.

• Cold Hands and Feet • Dry Skin

What pattern are you?

• Thinning Hair • Heart Palpitations • Nervousness • Inner Trembling • Increased Pulse Rate • Protruding Eyes

Medications only treat 2 of the 8 patterns.

Finding out your thyroid pattern is essential for thyroid symptom relief and managing the underlying cause.

Did you know that up to 90% of all thyroid conditions are actually primary autoimmune imbalances. If you do not address the underlying immune imbalance, you may NEVER improve.

Call for your FREE*

“Your brain (hypothalamus) controls your pituitary gland which controls your thyroid. Speciic neurologic exercises can optimize your thyroid function.”

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“I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hyroid 19 years ago. Four months ater beginning care with Dr. Forzley my brain fog has improved, I have lost 15 pounds, I am sleeping better and my hormones are more balanced. I’m very impressed with the passion Dr. Forzley has for helping his patients.”

Lee Ann B.

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Go to www.lemontnaturalhealthcare.com and click on “Thyroid”

Dr. Jeffrey E. Forzley, DC, BCIM Board Certified in Integrative Medicine Dr. Matthew J Imber, DC Chiropractic Physicians www.lemontnaturalhealthcare.com 1192 Walter St., Suite C, Lemont,IL *Excludes medicare, medicaid and other government programs.

630-257-0550