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Peace Corps volunteer teaches recycling in Nicaragua By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com

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Amanda Hoster of Lemont works with teachers at an elementary school in Nicaragua to educate students about recycling. is about to start involves improving ovens and stoves. She said many local people Age: 23 use wood-burning stoves, Education: Graduate of Benet Academy; bachelor’s in economics and inwhich can cause respiratory ternational studies concentrating in environmental studies from Kenyon problems. College Hoster’s service will finish Hobbies: Crafting, running and yoga in November. She said she Family: Mother, Mary; father, Jeffrey; sister, Bethany plans to get a master’s degree Favorite meal in Nicaragua: Tajadas, (fried plantain chips with shredded in environmental managecabbage and fried cheese); quesillo (cheese wrapped in a tortilla with ment and would like to concream cheese and fried onion) tinue working abroad in the future. However, she said she just burning all their trash.” the community, such as cre- is looking forward to being Hoster said she also works ating a recycling program. home for an extended period on environmental projects in One such project that she of time.

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Her mother, Mary, will also be excited to have her back in Lemont. Mary said she has been comfortable with Amanda’s stay in Nicaragua because of the amount of research she did about the area and the support system the Peace Corps and her host family provide. Still, she tries to keep in frequent contact with her daughter. “Every day, I text her and try to tell her I love her,” she said.

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LEMONT – Amanda Hoster of Lemont has seen first-hand that the recycling programs with which Americans are familiar can be a foreign concept in other countries. Hoster has been volunteering with the Peace Corps in Nicaragua since Sept. 2012, teaching locals young and old about recycling and the environment. “Trash management is one of the biggest problems here,” she said. “A lot of people don’t even have a garbage truck that comes around.” Hoster joined the Peace Corps after graduating college with a degree focusing on environmental studies. She said she has always been interested in service work, but studying abroad in Costa Rica gave her a direction. “I had thought about it off and on, but after coming back from studying abroad, I knew it was something I wanted to do,” she said. Hoster said her primary job is training and co-teaching at an elementary school in the rural town of Las Pilas-El Coyol, Rivas, working with students and teachers in science, gardening and nurseries. Because of the lack of recycling programs in the area, she said the teachers are learning, as well as the students. “It’s a new idea,” she said. “A lot of people are used to

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Board discusses complex complaints, medical marijuana By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The Lemont Village Board held two meetings Monday, with the committee of the whole immediately following the regular meeting. The board normally has its committee of the whole meeting the third Monday of the month, but the village will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here are five news items that came out of the meetings:

Many residents expressed frustration about the board’s decision Jan. 6 to repeal an ordinance for public financing of the project, which also nixed a referendum on the matter. Mayor Brian Reaves, who promised to give updates on the sports complex at every meeting, said the village will have answers to recent questions about the project posted on its website Thursday or Friday.

2. Village reacts to medical marijuana laws

1. Sports complex remains hot topic

With medical marijuana laws in effect in the state, the Though it did not appear on village is outlining where culthe agenda for the evening, the tivation centers and dispensproposed Lemont Sports Com- ing organizations can be locatplex was still one of the most ed in town. discussed issues. Planning and Economic

Development Director Charity Jones proposed an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would restrict medical marijuana organizations to M-3 Heavy Manufacturing and M-4 Mineral Extraction zoning districts. The state dictates cultivation centers must be 2,500 feet from any school or childcare facility, and dispensing organizations must be 1,000 feet away. The village is considering requiring both to be 1,000 from any cemetery, public park, forest preserve, public housing or place of public worship and 500 feet from the downtown district. Jones said the zoning is fairly restrictive. The village does not have any M-4 districts

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and a limited amount of M-3 districts. If a medical marijuana organization wanted to open in Lemont, they would have to apply for a special use permit with the village, she said.

3. Proposed zoning for State Street property Jones said a Planned Unit Development has been proposed for the property at 604-606 State St. that would allow residential and commercial use. The property, which is currently zoned for residential, consists of a house and an empty office space owner John Ross would like to lease. Ross initially asked for the property to be zoned for business use, but neighbors were concerned the house could be

demolished for more commercial space if it became vacant. The property would still be zoned for business use, but the PUD would put restrictions on how it could be developed, Jones said. The house would be a nonconforming property in a business zone, which normally means it would no longer be able to be used as a residence if it was vacant for six months. Jones said the PUD would extend that time period to 12 months. Any further commercial development would have to be approved by the village, she said. The proposal still needs to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Village Board.

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of the exercise,” she said. “We don’t know what the market costs are.” Germany said going through the bid process does not mean the district has decided to select an outside company. The public bid process is the most transparent way of collecting the cost information, she said. The bids will be for a contract providing the same service the district currently offers in order to make a fair comparison, she said.

The bids must be filed by Tuesday. There will be a bid opening Wednesday that will be open to the public and a presentation to the board during its Feb. 19 meeting. It is unclear what would happen to the employees in the district’s transportation department if the district did sign a contract with an outside company. “We would hope that the company that the board voted on would be willing to take them on as employees,” Germany said.

8NEWS BRIEFS D-113A superintendent search firm to hold forum LEMONT – Community members will be able to give their input on the search for Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A’s new superintendent during an open forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the

Learning Resource Center at Old Quarry Middle School, 16100 127th St., Lemont. The search firm School Exec Connect is hosting the forum to help identify desired characteristics of the next superintendent. The firm is expected to present a profile of the ideal candidate to the

District 113A Board of Education as early as the Jan. 22 board meeting. Registration is not required to attend the forum.

through second year college students are eligible to be Queen of the village of Lemont’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, according to the village website. Lemont seeks St. Patrick’s Candidates should preferably Day Queen nominees be of Irish heritage and must LEMONT – Lemont residents demonstrate active involvement who are high school juniors in school service organizations

or community service activities. Nomination letters are due by 5 p.m. Feb. 7 and should be submitted to: Village of Lemont, St. Patrick’s Day Festival, 418 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439. For information, call 630-243-2700.

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LEMONT – Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A is accepting contract bids from outside transportation companies to determine whether it would be more cost-effective than the district’s current in-house transportation staff. District Business Manager Barbara Germany said the district employs 21 people for its student transportation services and leases the buses.

Board President Cindy Kelly said she recently attended an Illinois State Board of EdBesides Oakwood, River Valley ucation convention and cutand Old Quarry Middle schools, ting transportation costs was District 113A also provides busing among the primary topics adfor St. Patrick and Ss. Cyril and dressed. Methodius schools. District 113A “We’re looking to see if it’s Business Manager Barbara Germa- even feasible,” she said. “Esny said a contract with an outside pecially with the state cutting busing company would include the transportation funds, we want two schools. to make sure we’re not paying for something that could cost less.” She said the district is colGermany said she cannot lecting the bids at the request estimate what the bids will be. of the Board of Education. “That’s the whole purpose

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8NEWS BRIEFS Children’s exhibit at Center for the Arts LEMONT – The Lemont Center for the Arts, 1243 State St., is hosting Lemont Loves the Arts 2014 through Feb. 9. The exhibit, themed Around the World, features artwork by local elementary school students. The center will hold a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Normal hours for the center are noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For information, visit www.lemontcenterforthearts. wordpress.com.

8POLICE REPORTS day of events, such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Heritage Festival and Hometown Holiday. Those interested can contact Donna Pecina at dpecina@ lemont.il.us or 630-243-2700.

Village invites residents to land use workshops

LEMONT – As part of updating its comprehensive plan, the village will hold future land use workshops at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 and 7 p.m. Feb. 3. Planning and Economic Development Director Charity Jones said the interactive workshops will allow residents give input on how they would like different areas of the Volunteers needed for village to be used. Lemont special events LEMONT – The village of Lem- She said the meetings will ont is looking for volunteers to be identical and the village help out during special events scheduled the separate dates to accommodate residents. held throughout the year. –Suburban Life Media Volunteers would work the

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• Tautvilas Tarasovas, 46, of Ave., was charged with three 431 Ashbury Court, was charged counts of domestic battery after with driving under the influence an incident at 10:50 p.m. Dec. of alcohol, disobeying no pass28 in the 1000 block of Warner ing zone and driving too fast for Avenue. conditions after a traffic stop at 8:45 p.m. Jan. 4 in the 12400 Indecent exposure Police received a report of a na- block of Archer Avenue. • Dajuan Wright, 32, of 7648 ked man observed in a car at 6:55 S. Eggleston Ave., Chicago, was a.m. Jan. 13 near Division Street charged with driving under the and Warner Avenue. The witness told police the man influence of alcohol and impropwas masturbating as he sat in the er lane usage after a traffic stop driver’s seat of a stopped vehicle. at 12:52 a.m. Jan. 11 at Archer After the man noticed the witness, Avenue and McCarthy Road. he continued to masturbate for Retail theft close to a minute before driving • Boguslawa Fledor, 43, of 13240 away. Cedar Creek Court, Homer Glen, The man was described by was charged with retail theft after the witness as being white, tall, an incident Jan. 7 in the 13400 clean-shaven, of average build and having light-colored hair. The block of Archer Avenue.

• Danielle McBride, 19, of 1914 S. Austrian Pine St., Lockport, was charged with retail theft after an incident Jan. 9 in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue.

License violations • Jose Pulidodelao, 28, of 469 N. Union St., Aurora, was charged with no valid driver’s license and depositing injurous material on a roadway after a traffic stop at 12:26 p.m. Jan. 8 in the 14700 block of Main Street. • Sasha Davis, 32, of 1112 Woodward Ave., Joliet, was charged with driving while license suspended and expired registration after a traffic stop at 9:55 a.m. Jan. 9 at Route 83 and Main Street. • Martha Shaw, 24, of 420 N. Bluff Road, Joliet, was charged with driving while license suspended and use of illegal communication via electronic device after a traffic stop at 7:26 p.m. Jan. 9 at Archer Avenue and 135th Street.

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Many residents have commented on what a great job our Public Works Department does on plowing our streets. I could not agree more. On behalf of the Village Board, I want to commend our Public Works Department on their exceptional efforts in the snow removal process the past few weeks. The crew worked around the clock during the heavy snowfall and in freezing conditions to ensure the roads were made safe for drivers. We acknowledge the efforts and dedication put forth by each of you. Also, to our residents, we thank you for your understanding and cooperation as you all deal with the snow remove on your own properties. Putting forth your individual effort to clear around fire hydrants, mailboxes, sidewalks, etc., helps tremendously. Brian K. Reaves, Mayor

Winter Parking Reminder During and after any snowfall, please remove vehicles from Village streets if at all possible to facilitate clearing of the snow. If removing vehicles is not possible, after a snowfall of 2 inches or more, park on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd calendar days, and even-numbered side of the street on even calendar days. The day is considered to begin at 9:00 a.m. Residents in designated one-side parking zones should follow the odd-even regulations. Once the snow is plowed on the designated parking side, please move your vehicle to the designated one-side parking. Your cooperation in removing vehicles from the street and observing the odd-even parking regulations will make the snow removal process more efficient.

Volunteers Needed The village of Lemont is seeking volunteers to help with Village sponsored community events that occur throughout the year, If you are interested, please email dpecina@lemont.il.us or call 630-243-2700.

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

Online Utility Payments Effective February 1, 2014, residents can once again make their utility payments online through our website. Visit www.lemont. il.us and choose “Online Utility Payment” from the left side menu. We thank you for your patience as we implemented the system.

St. Patrick’s Day Queen Nominations Nominations letters for Queen of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on Saturday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. must be received by February 7, 2014. Submit entries to the Village of Lemont, 418 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439, Attn: St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Please call 630-243-2700 for more information.

Lemont 2030 Future Land Use Workshop The Village is seeking residents input to influence the character of future growth and development in Lemont. An interactive workshop will be held on January 28 at 6:00 p.m. or February 3 at 7 p.m. Residents interested in participating can contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 630-257-1595.

Historic Hangouts in Lemont Join the Lemont Historical Society in a trip down memory lane as they recall the saloons, taverns, and pubs of yesteryear and today. Bring your own photos and memorabilia to share on Tuesday, January 28, at 7:00 p.m. to Tom’s Place, 110 Stephen Street. For more information visit www.lemonthistorical.org or call 630-257-2972.

Save the Date The Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the 11th Annual State of the Village Address on Wednesday, March 5. Mayor Reaves will inform attendees of the current status and issues occurring in the Village. The event will be held at Crystal Grand Banquet beginning at 11:00 a.m. Paid reservations are required by February 27. Online payment can be made at www.lemontchamber.com or call 630-257-5997.

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Will County officials saw more appeals on properties last year than in 2012. An improved housing market, along with the expiration of a tax break for real estate developers, may be the cause. More than 2,100 appeals on the assessed values of properties were filed in Will County in 2013. That is about a 12 percent increase over the number of appeals filed the year prior. Before the economic downturn in 2009, the number of appeals used to be higher, Will County Chief Assessment Officer Rhonda Novak said. But the number of appeals last year may be the result of the steadily recovering housing market, she said. “As the real estate begins to start moving again, we’ll probably see more appeals,” she said. Each year, township assessors complete an assessment of properties in their area – such as homes, commercial buildings and farms – based on their fair market value. The assessed value of each property is used to determine property tax bills. If owners think the assessed value of their property is incorrect, they can contact their township assessor or file an appeal with the county’s Board of Review. Property owners had until Sept. 9 to file their appeal after notices from 24 townships in the county were published in local newspapers Aug. 7 and 8. Novak said the Board of Review’s decisions were mailed Jan. 10 to property owners who challenged their assessments. If property owners are not satisfied with the decision from the Board of Review, they have until Feb. 14 to file an appeal with the state’s

By the numbers Number of appeals filed by year in Will County: 2013 2,108 2012 1,880 2011 2,751 2010 2,013

property tax appeal board. Typically, when county officials send more notices of changes to property assessments, they receive more appeals, Novak said. Because 2011 was a quadrennial year — state law requires counties to assess all properties every four years — about 265,210 notices were sent. That was about 45 percent more than the number of notices sent last year. The county received 2,751 appeals in 2011, the most in four years. But the number of notices sent out last year may not be the sole reason there was an increase in appeals. Novak said owners of vacant lots might have filed an appeal as a result of their lots returning to full or fair market value when a section of the state property tax code expired in 2012. The section of the tax code, known as developers’ relief assessment, prohibited an increase on assessed values for properties in transition from vacant land to residential, commercial or industrial use, according to the county’s supervisor of assessments website. “If a developer receives the benefit of not paying taxes on the full market value of a vacant piece of land, they pay on the pre-developed value, if you will,” she said. “ ... They don’t pay on the infrastructure and everything else they brought to that property to make it .”

COMMUNITY VOICE Debbie Schmitt wreaths decorated the walls and the fresh scent filled the air to be enjoyed by all. And of course, we can’t forget the Lemont Open Pantries, who assist 100-plus households throughout the year. So, thank you Bethany Lutheran Church and United Methodist Church for your continue assistance in working closely with Lemont Township to help provide nourishment for our residents. Hope and Friendship Foundation also does an amazing job in helping the less fortunate in the community by delivering Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and care boxes, too. Thank you also to the very special Salvation Army volunteers who braved the cold weather ringing the bells in order to raise money for the people in our community who need it most. Of course, we can’t forget

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8LETTER Considering Affordable Care Act advisors To the editor: Fifty thousand advisors were hired to help people enroll in the A.C.A. (Affordable Care Act). Where did they come from? Never saw any help wanted ads. Apparently they were unemployed, so I would assume that immediately all government entitlements like welfare, unemployment insurance, food

stamps, etc. were stopped? Anyway, 50,000 people at $10 (just a guess – expect it is considerably higher) working 40 hours a week (without any overtime?) = $20,000,000 per week ($400 per week x 50,000). They have been on the job for 12 weeks? So, 12 x $20,000,000 = $240,000,000! In addition, they all need a computer, desk, chairs and some kind of supervision to take

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the many individuals, groups and organizations in our community that made donations of time, gifts, money and assistance in making sure that the families who are faced with difficult times had a gift for their child to place under the tree, food to feed their family and a warm place to sleep at night. We continue to accept donations to the Lemont Township Family AssistanceFund throughout the year, and there are still needs that arise that have to be met. This assistance helps families in crisis situations and eases some of the burden until further resources can be found or referrals can be made. Let’s think back to the basics of neighbors helping neighbors. Our community would not be what it is today without your help and support. So, I wish to extend a very heartfelt thank you from all the Lemont families that were the recipients of your generous contributions.

care of problems and payrolls. There was also a 24-hour paid training program. Two-hundred-forty-million dollars to enroll 2.1 million people and many of them probably didn’t use an advisor. Wonder how long they will keep these jobs? Probably until after November election so they will vote correctly. Jack Burner Lemont

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The hectic holiday season has come and gone and we’re now in the midst of the cold, often gray, cloudy skies and wintery weather. However, left behind is the warmth of the loving kindness that came from the generosity of special people who opened their hearts to help the less fortunate families in our community. I want to take this opportunity to express sincere appreciation to the members of the Lemont Junior Women’s Club, whom always do a phenomenal job of helping the individuals and families whom, continue to struggle financially. LJWC continues to work closely with Lemont Township to help fill the needs that exist in our community. The Lemont Classic Car Club provided a wonderful Christmas party, complete with a catered meal and a gift from Santa for each child. The Lemont Garden Club donated a gorgeous wreath to the Lemont Township Community Center and Administrative Offices as well. The

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Preparing for 2014 at Tri County SRA Before I tell you about 2014, I wanted to give you the low-down on our Holiday 2013 Party. Many of our participants and their families dropped in mid-December for a holiday tradition at our office. We sang carols, had pizza and cookies, exchanged gifts and had a visit from jolly Santa Claus. Participants and their siblings had the chance to tell Santa their heart’s desire and say “Merry Christmas” to their friends. Speaking for the staff, we had a great time and made lots of good holiday memories. As 2014 begins, we wish everyone a happy New Year COMMUNITY and hope it will be a lucky VOICE one, too. Karen Our winter/spring proGestautas gram guide is available for download from our website, www.tricountysra.org. Just remember to turn in a new annual information form before you register for 2014 programs. Among new programs for participants under 12 are: • Kidz Fitness, an after school program designed to get your body moving and burn off calories that takes place at The Core at Lemont Park District. • Weird Science, which will explore projects that will make you laugh while you learn. • For teens and adults, we are offering Delightful Desserts, a chance to make delicious treats to enjoy and share. Lunch Bunch will take us out to three local golf-course restaurants for some first-class meals with friends. There are lots more programs to explore. Be sure to check for registration deadlines, so you don’t miss out! Finally, last month, I announced our new Trivia Craze fundraiser, co-sponsored by the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce, on Feb. 22 at the Lockport American Legion Hall. A trivia night pits teams against each other to answer questions asked in categories. Everyone is an expert at something, so bring your experts and let’s have a great evening full of laughs together. You can sign up as a team of eight for $175 or come in a smaller group at $25 per person and we’ll help you form a team of new friends. Appetizers and two drinks are included in the ticket price, but there is no price you could put on the good time you’ll have. We are conjuring up some crazy questions that are sure to get your brain working overtime! Our fundraisers are an integral part of the support that allows us to continue developing new programs and services for our community. For information about attending, sponsoring or donating, please contact our director, Peggy Wilson, at 815-4071819. As always, any help you can offer would be so appreciated.

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

For more than 30 years, Century 21 of Lemont has maintained a strong connection to the village. In recent years, the office changed its name from Century 21 Olsick, a family business, to Century 21 Affiliated, joining the largest Century 21 franchise in the world. However, the office remains a vibrant member of the community, participating in village events such as Heritage Fest, the Lemont Chamber of Commerce’s Cruise Night, the Halloween Hoedown and Keepataw Days. We’d like to personally thank the Lemont Public Works Department employees who worked 10-hour shifts followed by 10 hours off duty for 44 hours straight during the height of the recent snow fall. Their dedication to the job in the face of poor conditions kept the Lemont community safe, despite the weather.

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demonstrate how we can find efficiencies.” Choose DuPage President and CEO Greg Bedalov said the county government’s thrifty approach makes for a business-friendly environment. He added that Cronin “help[ed] set the tone and the mindset, the culture of lean and efficient government that drives pro-business interests.” That political environment has led to the lowest unemployment rates, the most educated workforce and the lowest industrial vacancy rate of any county in northeast Illinois, Bedalov said. The developing Rev3 industrial innovation center project headlined by Choose DuPage shows the county is on the cutting edge of new manufacturing, according to Cronin. He also discussed the importance of public transportation to the future of the county and emphasized a desire to reform or restructure area public transit. While he said he is happy consider streamlining and combining services, he maintained that the main issue is the state funding disparity between Chicago and its surrounding counties. “We have public transit needs out here, we are subsidizing the CTA, we are subsidizing a lot of what goes on in the city of Chicago,” he said. “I’m happy to help out my fellow man, but you know, there’s an appropriate amount and degree.”

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LEMONT 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, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th Street, Lemont. A variety of pull-tabs are for sale, along with an early bird raffle starting at 5:15 p.m. Bingo and raffle begin at 6:45 p.m., with payouts ranging from $100 to $500. For every Bingo player, a free dinner is offered on the third Wednesday of each month. For information, call 630-257-8787.

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Weekly Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Monday 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. Contact the Vortex for movie title information. 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. Bolingbrook Lions Club, 7:30 p.m. Monday. Either at Ashbury’s Restaurant or the Bolingbrook Golf Club. For information, call 630-2269019 email lionpaul28@aol.com.

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OBITUARIES LEONARD WESLEY GENARDO LeonardWesley Genardo, age 67, of Lemont, passed away January 13, 2014. Devoted son of the late Sam (late Evelyn) Genardo; beloved father of Jenell Genardo, Jorie (Keith) Kulczak and John (Kim) Genardo; adored “Papa” of Abbey, Brooke, Jackson, Allison, Ava, Tessa, Everly and Mallory; former husband of Pat M., nee Craven; dearest brother of the late Richard Henry and Kenneth Henry; and fond cousin and dear uncle of many. A Veteran of the U.S. Navy, proudly serving in the “Seabees” during the Vietnam era. He worked as an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local 134 of Chicago for 44 years. He lived for his family, enjoyed taking road trips to Florida and spending time on his boat. Visitation Thursday, January 16, 2014, 3:00–9:00 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Lying in state Friday, January 17, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 10:00 a.m. at the First Church ofthe Nazarene, 12725 Bell Rd., Lemont. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, EvergreenPark. Information: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

EDWARD GRACZYK Edward Graczyk, age 74, of Lemont, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Mother Theresa Home in Lemont. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lottie, nee Kryszak, Graczyk; and sisters, Ruth Graczyk Korelc, Evaline Graczyk, Margaret Graczyk Herbert and Alice Graczyk; and also a brother, Theodore Graczyk. Survived by sisters, Lorraine Graczyk Slachetka of Lemont, Agnes Graczyk Stawasz of California; and brothers, Frederick Graczyk of Florida, Donald (Patrice) Graczyk of Lemont, Eugene Graczyk of California; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services Saturday, January 11, 2014, 9:30 a.m. from Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St. Lemont, to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment parish cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, 608 Sobieski St. Lemont, IL 60439, would be preferred.

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EUGENE G. PRZYBLYSKI Eugene G. Przyblyski, age 81, of Lemont, passed away January 10, 2014. Arrangements by GerharzCappetta Funeral Home. 630-257-2123

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Retired Chicago police officer and firearms instructor Connell Griffin demonstrates drawing from a holster for students during a concealed firearm licensing class Jan. 11 at Total CCW in New Lenox. Illinois recently became the final state to allow the carrying of a concealed gun. plaint form on the state police website. Safety was a key issue when the new law was being discussed in Springfield. So legislators made the path to get the certificate one of the toughest in the nation, according to Ron Van Dyke, the owner of RP Shooting Sports in Joliet. “The state doesn’t provide a curriculum to teach. We have to do that.” Van Dyke said. “But they do provide guidelines that we used to create our course.” According to the new law, concealed carry courses must provide students with 16 hours of training, with less time required if the applicant has previous accepted law enforcement or military training. In those 16 hours, the curriculum must teach firearm safety, the basics of marksmanship, gun care and weapons handling. While safety is the most important part of Van Dyke’s course, he also teaches decision-making skills, which he said was important because of the unpredictable nature of circumstances. He has five concealed carry instructors certified police officers on staff. “The knowledge that comes with being an officer helps,” said RP Shooting Sports instructor John Byrne, who is also on the Joliet police force. “We talk about what happens

in situations where they may need to use a gun.” While RP Shooting Sports is not endorsed by Joliet Police, Byrne said he and another officer were given permission for a secondary job. Van Dyke said he has received positive feedback on the program by students. “They went over a lot of different scenarios and different laws,” New Lenox resident Genelle Chisholm said. “They were thorough and covered every avenue in the class. You’re really going to think before you do pull the trigger.” Chisholm now owns a gun and the permit, and plans on concealing it to keep her safe. “I didn’t want to be a victim and I want to protect myself as needed,” she said. Total CCW’s students also appreciated the rigors of the course, even those as experienced as Patrick Macica, who has been shooting since he was 7. “It’s our right to own a gun, really a right and freedom,” Macica said. While Macica knew the basics of shooting, he still found the class valuable. “I learned about ballistics and even what’s inside a bullet,” Macica said. “The guys here are very knowledgeable and they explained the ins and outs of guns, especially safety.”

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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The education centers of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County were closed Jan. 6 because of extreme weather, but staff and volunteers worked through the storms to ensure the safety of the district’s resident animals, according to a district news release. The native creatures at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn were already well-suited for the weather, the release said. “The animals at Willowbrook are wild, not pets, so it’s important that they are able to carry out the normal behaviors that protect them in bitter cold,” Willowbrook Site Manager Sandy Fejt said in the release. “Still, we did provide

a few enhancements to help them along, such as extra bedding or warming packs to prevent their food from freezing.” For the horses at the Danada Equestrian Center, winter coats weren’t enough to keep warm. The animals remained in their stalls from Jan. 5 through the morning of Jan. 8, the release said. The horses and cattle at the district’s living history farm at Kline Creek were brought indoors to protect them from the extreme temperatures and it was ensured the sheepfold and chicken coop had dry bedding and were properly insulated against the wind. The release said in such extreme circumstances, the farm did use one modern convenience that wasn’t available in the 1890s – electric heaters.

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and other protective clothing. DuPage County Director of Community Services Mary Keating said her department’s information and referral desk didn’t see a spike in calls from those looking to be connected to a shelter or food pantry at the time of the recent cold snap. “The extreme weather was a fairly brief period. That could have had something to do with it,” she said. “We have already received a lot of calls this year but didn’t see any extraordinary levels [during the storm].” Home-delivered meals to DuPage County seniors did not go out Jan. 6 and 7, Keating said. However, the DuPage Senior Citizens Council ensured meal recipients had nonperishable food on hand.

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WHERE: Performance hall of Masonic Temple, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 COST & INFO: $15 for all ages, with access by stairs only; tickets in advance or at the door; www.westsubsymphony. org, 630-887-7464 ABOUT: Musical groups from West Suburban Symphony present “fusion,” a club-style show of popular music and song in a casual setting, with conductor Peter Lipari as master of ceremonies. “This mix of rock, blues, rag, tango … and Broadway music is simply exceptional,” symphony President Richard Lukes said. The show’s hosted by the Athletes of Dance school and West Suburban Symphony Society.

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SINGING CADET WHERE: Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 COST & INFO: Free; www.classiccinemas.com ABOUT: Among the 16-member U.S. Coast Guard Cadet Chorale will be 1st Class Cadet Kendra Smith of Lisle. The Illinois Math and Science Academy graduate has been singing with the chorale since she entered the Coast Guard Academy in 2010, majoring in marine and environmental sciences. Her mother, Carlene Smith, said she’s had a passion for singing since she was 2.

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WHERE: The Village Cellar, 24 W. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 COST & INFO: $29; 630-325-8466, www.thevillagecellarhinsdale.com ABOUT: Travel across the world one cork at a time in The Village Cellar’s wine school classes Thursday evenings, paired with edibles. The Jan. 23 tutelage will take guests on an adventure to five outstanding wine regions. The current round of wine school classes continues into March, with each week featuring a different theme or geographic location. Sign up ahead of time to reserve a spot, or find details on the website.

WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, and Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, respectively COST & INFO: Price varies; 630-941-0202; www.elmhurstsymphony.org ABOUT: Conducted by Stephen Alltop, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and First Folio Theatre offer a theatrical presentation of Stravinsky’s “A Soldier’s Tale,” about a soldier, the devil and a mysterious violin.

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WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora WHEN: Jan. 15 to Feb. 9: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday COST & INFO: $36.90 to $49.90; ParamountAurora.com, 630-896-6666 ABOUT: Rachel Rockwell directs the hit musical “42nd Street.” Featured actors include Catherine Lord of Naperville (shown) as Dorothy Brock. To meet growing demand for its Broadway series, Paramount has extended each show’s run from three to four weeks this season. In the G-rated story about Broadway, will Peggy have the talent and moxie to tap dance her way to the top?

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Antonino’s serves Italian hometown favorites LA GRANGE – My family and I have been dining at Antonino’s Ristorante in La Grange for as long as I can remember. In fact, there’s a good chance my first bite of restaurant Italian food – likely spaghetti – was consumed there. Antonino’s is a destination in La Grange, especially for commuters in the vicinity of La Grange’s Stone Avenue train station. Riders on the way home from work often can be seen making the detour into Antonino’s to pick up a pizza for the family. One of the best things about this restaurant is how little it has changed in the past 25 years. Its traditional Italian restaurant interior and the way the windows fog in the cold is something that always draws me back. Even the menu is largely the same – a special plus for my dining companion. Taking the family dinner to heart, I invited my brother to accompany me. Now, my brother is the kind of person who always orders the same thing. When he’s in the mood for Chinese, it’s General Tso’s chicken from Moy Goy Inn just down the street. When it’s a burger, a trip to Palmer Place is required. Breakfast? Well, that’s always at Cafe Calbay for a skillet made with corned beef hash, poached eggs and American cheese. But for Italian? There’s only one place: Antonino’s for spaghetti and meatballs. Besides Antonino’s pizza, I think it likely he’s never tried anything else on the menu. I set out to change that on our visit, but traditions die hard. To whet our appetite, we ordered two appetizers neither of us had tried in the past: fried calamari and bruschetta. The calamari was incredibly crispy, and the bruschetta was just the right amount of toasty goodness piled high with garlic, tomatoes and basil. Fantastic. For our entrees, I ordered the lasagna. Although I’ve

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More photos online To see more photos from Antonino’s Ristorante, find this story online at PlanitLife.com/ mysterydiner although I’ve had it before, but it comes with heaping pasta, covered in sauce, with Suburban Life Media photos two classic Italian meatballs Antonino’s Ristorante recently celebrated its 25th anniversary as a La Grange destination for Italian spe- perched on top. My brother’s review: “It’s perfect. Exactly cialties including hand-tossed pizza. what I wanted.” Even though we were full and had leftovers to bring home, no trip to Antonino’s would be complete without an order of tiramisu for dessert. Fluffy, creamy and dusted with cocoa powder, it was the perfect end to the meal. As I said, I’ve been here enough to tour the menu extensively. Also worth the trip is the very garlicky and very good matarocco sauce with spaghetti; the meatball sandwich is fantastic; and the pizza holds its own against the many choices La Grange Crispy fried calamari is a great provides. But, when it comes to dish to start off the meal for the finding a suburban spot for entire family. classic Italian-American dining where the whole family Spaghetti at Antonino’s is worth risking a drip for a big serving of flawill leave pleased, Antonino’s fresh, crunchy lettuce. vorful sauce and juicy Italian meatballs. can’t be beat. The lasagna came completely submerged in Ansampled the menu many logic. The Mystery Diner is a tonino’s bright red classic times, I’d never had the dish. Both dishes come with a newsroom employee at Submarinara sauce, striking the My brother, of course, got loaf of amazingly crusty-onurban Life Media. The diner’s the spaghetti and meatballs. the-outside, pillow-soft-on-the- perfect balance of cheese, identity is not revealed to pasta and sauce. It’s so full of There was no convincing him inside bread and your choice the restaurant staff before or flavor that you end up eating otherwise. But when you find of soup or salad. We ordered more bread than you intended during the meal. Only positive a dish you like, and you know salads with creamy garlic dining experiences will result – just to mop up every drop. I it will be consistently good, dressing, which arrived with didn’t get to try the spaghetti, in published reviews. it’s hard to argue with the a big tomato slice and lots of

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Music This Week at Fitzgerald’s, Wednesday, Fitzgerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Jan. 15: The SideBar Sessions with BakerzMillion, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation (Jazz); Jan. 17: Tributosaurus becomes Bob Dylan, 9 p.m., $20 TW (Rock); Jan. 18: Rico, 9 p.m., $10 TW (Rock); Jan. 19: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners, 6 p.m. (Doors at 5 p.m.), $10 ($5 for 17 and under) (Jazz). For information, call 708-788-2118 or visit www. itzgeraldsnightclub.com. Blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, Thursday, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Jan. 16: Open Mic Blues Jam (Free); Jan. 17: Doug Lee & The Blues Family at 9:30 p.m. ($6 Cover); Jan. 18: Pat Smillie Blues Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 Cover). For information, call 708-484-3610 or visit www. harlemavenuelounge.com.

JAN. 17 Jon Heder Hosts “Napoleon Dynamite” Screenings, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Friday and 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Hollywood Blvd. Cinema, 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge, and 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. Jon Heder, THE Napoleon Dynamite, will host screenings of the cult favorite and be available to meet and sign autographs; additional charges apply. For information, visit www. atriptothemovies.com. Film Discussion: “Bless Me Ultima,” 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Street, Western Springs. Drama set in New Mexico during World War II centered on the relationship between a young man and an elderly medicine woman who helps him contend with the battle between good and evil that rages in his village. No advance registration required. For information, call 708-246-0520 or visit www.fordlibrary.org. Singer/Songwriter Amy Dixon-Kolar, 8:15 p.m. Friday, Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss Ave., Downers Grove. Special CD release concert. “Dancing Through the Storm” is Dixon-Kolar’s newest solo project. Celtic, traditional, blues and folk inluences are incorporated into her contemporary acoustic style. Tickets are $7 each. For information, call 630-969-9720 or visit www. twowaystreet.org.

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tackles and an inability to pressure the quarterback, among other struggles. Tucker should be able to help with the new hires to coach the linebackers and D-line, as he gets a chance to put more of a mark on this defense. “We believe Mel is the right person to lead our defensive unit,” Trestman said. “He fully understands where we need to improve, has the skill set and leadership to oversee the changes that need to be made and to execute our plan to get the results we know are necessary.” Trestman and Phil Emery were firm in their stance that, when healthy in the first three games, the defense played at a high level. That showed the faith they have in Tucker as a coordinator,

and he could be working with completely different personnel next season. Tim Jennings, Stephen Paea and Briggs are the only regulars that should be back at their positions in 2014. Major Wright, Corey Wootton, Melton, James Anderson, Williams, Charles Tillman, Jeremiah Ratliff and Collins are all free agents. The futures of Chris Conte and Peppers are in question, and McClellin and Bostic could be at different positions. With Tucker getting another year to prove himself, expect to see a more aggressive defense. “We want a physical, fast, playmaking defense, a defense that causes disruption,” Emery said. One game that sticks out as a potential blueprint of the

Bears’ 2014 defensive style is the win in Pittsburgh in Week Three. According to Pro Football Focus, Ben Roethlisberger was under pressure on 20 plays, six more than any other Bears opposing quarterback. They blitzed Big Ben 19 times, tied for the most all season. After halftime, Roethlisberger started finding success under pressure, but the aggressive defense was too much. The Bears forced five turnovers in that 40-23 win. As bad as the defense was, the Bears were a play away from winning the NFC North, which made the meltdown on that side of the ball all the more frustrating. Tucker gets another chance, and even though the coordinator is the same, expect the Bears’ defense to look much different next season.

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The worst defense in Bears history cost two assistant coaches their jobs, but the leader of the unit will be back in 2014. Linebackers coach Tim Tibesar and defensive line coach Mike Phair were fired but defensive coordinator Mel Tucker will return. “We thank Mike and Tim for their effort and dedication. They are men of high character and integrity,” Bears head coach Marc Trestman said in a statement Sunday. “These are not easy decisions and we do not attribute our lack of success on defense to two individuals.” Both Tibesar and Phair’s units were marred by injuries. Thrust into the lineup,

rookies Jon Bostic and Khaseem Greene did not show the improvement the team wanted to see, especially down the stretch. The Bears were last in the league in run defense. “I saw Khaseem do it right and Jon do it right, and I saw them both do it wrong,” Trestman said in his Jan. 2 news conference. “I did not see a consistency in their play.” On the D-line, Henry Melton and Nate Collins both tore their ACL, while Julius Peppers and Shea McClellin did not produce up to expectations off the edges. Someone was going to take the fall for a defense that allowed 6,313 net yards in 2013, and it went to the position coaches of the front seven, which made the same mistakes week after week: problems fitting the run, missed

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Lemont likes effort in close game vs. Richards By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The effort was there for Lemont’s boys basketball team Tuesday. Unfortunately, the final result wasn’t. Pushing a Richards team that came into the night undefeated in conference play to the limit, the Indians eventually lost 60-56 to fall to 9-7 on the season. “I told the kids, I had no problem with their effort,” Lemont coach Rick Runaas said. “Hopefully we can build on that. Everyone went out there and played hard and I can’t say that’s been the case all year, especially around Christmas. If we play that hard, we can compete.” Lemont trailed by just one at halftime but saw the Bulldogs go on a third quarter run to push their advantage to nine heading into the final eight minutes. The home team fought back, slicing the deficit to three points with under a minute left and then whittling the gap to two points on a pair of free throws by Mike Wisz with 11.3 seconds remaining. But Richards made a pair of free throws to seal the win. For the night, the visitors knocked down 23 attempts from the charity stripe. “They did a nice job from the line,” Runaas said. “They stayed ahead because of made free throws. We gave them too many shots at the line and some of that was us reaching on defense.” Runaas did receive inspired efforts from his post players. Sophomore Rory Cunningham scored 11 points to go along with 14 rebounds, six of which came on the offensive end. Senior Luis Marquez also held his own against Richards’ Josh Meier, a 6-foot-8 center headed to Chicago State. “A double-double, what

Richards 60 Lemont 56 Lemont leading performers • Rory Cunningham: 11 points, 14 rebounds • Mike Wisz: 10 points, nine rebounds • Ethan Chester: 10 points, five rebounds

“I told the kids, I had no problem with their effort. Hopefully we can build on that. Everyone went out there and played hard and I can’t say that’s been the case all year, especially around Christmas. If we play that hard, we can compete.” Rick Runaas Lemont head coach

more can you ask for out of a sophomore,” the coach said. “Rory played with a lot of energy. And Luis did a great job defensively.” Lemont was coming off a 7567 win against Eisenhower on Friday. Wisz tallied 14 points to go along with eight assists, five steals and four rebounds. Austin Tittle posted six points, 11 rebounds, four steals and three assists. “They play that style where they really push it up,” Runaas said. “We took care of the ball and had some guys step up and make shots.” The Indians are off from game action this weekend but will return to the court on Monday at the Joliet Central MLK Day of Hoops. The squad Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com will take on Plainfield North Lemont’s Mike Wisz puts up a shot in Tuesday’s home game against Richards. The Indians gave the Bulldogs at 3 p.m. a fierce battle before losing a close one.

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Lemont’s girls basketball team improved to 10-8 overall after defeating Richards 51-48 in a South Suburban Conference matchup Tuesday. Shannon O’Donnell scored 11 points and Kim Jerantowski, Ali Kramer and Maddy Vermejan each contributed 10 points. The Indians were coming off a 44-29 conference win against Eisenhower on Jan. 10. The squad, which is 4-2 in league play, was led by the 14 points of Jerantowski.

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Lemont dropped a 112-71 decision to Shepard in a dual meet Jan. 14. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Jake Rangel, Evan Ganzer, Joe Ziebell and Michael Diorio were victorious with a time of 1:44.34. Adding individual runner-up finishes were Brian Dohse (200 freestyle), Adam Zaporowski (200 individual medley), Andrew Wood (50 freestyle and 100 backstroke), Ganzer (100 butterfly), Diorio (100 freestyle) and Ziebell (500 freestyle).

Flynn Nagel will finish out his high school football career at Lemont after transferring to the school last week. As a wide receiver for Marist this past fall, Nagel hauled in 103 passes for 1,488 yards and 18 touchdowns. The current junior has multiple college scholarship offers, including from Illinois and Northern Illinois. Nagel’s four older brothers (Aaron, Brett, Connor and Derek) previously played football at Lemont.

Boy wins NFL competition SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DENVER – Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers and Luke Adams all shared the same field on Sunday afternoon. Luke, a Hinsdale resident, walked the same ground as the pros at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, when he was honored as the winner in the 8and 9-year-old boys division of the NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick competition. With a combined distance of 287 feet, 11 inches, Luke was the top competitor in his group. The competition took place

Jan. 11 at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo. He was one of 40 nationwide finalists who competed in 10 divisions in the finals. Those that made the finals previously made it through local, sectional and team championship competitions held throughout the NFL regular season. Each finalist launched two punts, two passes and two kicks and earned scores based on distance, in feet, and accuracy. The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition celebrated its 52nd anniversary this year.

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Lemont’s Marissa Dyer (right) stands on the block before a free three attempt in a game earlier this season game against Lake Park. The sophomore has been a key presence in the paint so far this season.

Duo has breakout basketball seasons By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com Each basketball season provides an opportunity for new players to step into the spotlight. From juniors and seniors seeing significant playing time for the first time to underclassmen making an impact, these girls basketball players are having breakout seasons for Lemont.

Marissa Dyer School: Lemont Class: Sophomore Position: Center Impact: Part of a young core for the Indians, this sophomore has quickly adjusted to the varsity level and has provided a solid presence in the paint this winter. Dyer is

averaging 5.3 points per game and is shooting 48 percent from the floor. The 5-foot-9 center is also tallying nearly five rebounds per contest and had 10 blocked shots and seven steals through the first 15 games this season.

Shannon O’Donnell School: Lemont Class: Freshman Position: Guard Impact: One of three freshman on the Indians’ roster, this guard has already established herself as a key contributor and is averaging 6.1 points per game in her first season at the high school level. O’Donnell also totaled 12 steals in the first 15 games to go along with 52 rebounds, including 17 on the offensive end.

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In a recent dual meet with Oak Lawn, Matt Groebe topped Lemont with an individual game score of 225. Kevin Leahy had a 211 and Mike Martinez posted a 200. The Indians were 5-7 in dual meets this winter as of Jan. 14.

Last week, Lemont cruised to a 115-46 victory over Argo in a South Suburban Conference dual meet. The Indians had a trio of double-event winners in Wood (200-yard freestyle and 500 freestyle), Ziebell (200 IM and 100 breaststroke) and Diorio (100 butterfly and 100 backstroke). Also placing first were Brad Bendle (100 freestyle) and Rangel (50 freestyle). Finishing second were Jay Drassler (200 freestyle), Ganzer (100 freestyle), Dohse (500 freestyle) and Zaporowski (100 backstroke). The 200 medley relay team of Ganzer, Juan Diaz-Sanin, Wood and Drassler won in 1:59.40. The 200 freestyle quartet of Rangel, Ganzer, Ziebell and Diorio were victorious in 1:43.44, and Rangel, Ziebell, Wood and Diorio also placed first in the 400 freestyle relay with a time of 3:52.83.

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TheraCORE brings personal attention back to physical therapy Five years ago, two physical therapists opened TheraCORE, Therapeutic Center for Rehabilitation and Exercise, dedicated to building a treatment model based in comprehensive patient care and attention to the individual. Amy Goebbert and Jen Bazan had spent more than a decade in the ﬁeld, and ﬁve years working for a large therapy chain, when they opened TheraCORE in Lockport. “It was just too corporate, says Goebbert of the large franchise environment. “We felt unable to maintain a level of patient care we felt good about.” Now in charge of their own private practice, the Bazan and Goebbert at their TheraCORE clinics in Lockport and Westmont offer a business model based on time, quality of care, with evidence based practice and good communication. “Everybody is on the same page during the treatment process,” she explains. “From this, we see excellent results. Patients are referred to us and we see them succeed where others have failed.”

To see a physical therapist at TheraCORE, patients need a prescription from their physician for medical coverage. Complimentary injury screenings are offered to assess treatment. “We can do a 20 minute screening, explain what we think is going on and refer you to a stretch, an exercise, or a physician,” Goebbert says. With a focus on whole body wellness, the professionals at TheraCORE are dedicated to not only treating, but also educating their patients about their health, through one-on-one consultations, step-by-step exercise programs, and ongoing wellness events for the community.

Find out more at an upcoming event: Family Fitness Challenge 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. A large number of TheraCORE’s patients come directly Sunday, February 9 from doctors.

“They know us well and appreciate the care we offer,” she says. “But most of our patients come referred by others. The word of mouth has been a great barometer of how our patients feel about their treatment at TheraCORE.” Five licensed physical therapists treat a variety of afﬂictions, from orthopedic injuries, to balance deﬁcits, and even headaches. Specialty areas include: • Orthotic fabrication • Running, triathlete population • Hand therapy • Back treatment • Vestibular therapy • Massage therapy • Graston Technique® “We do a lot of manual therapy, hands on with the patients,” she says. “Things like joint mobilizations, massage. Everything we do is based on the latest evidence and it’s growing all the time. While patients are performing their exercises, we’re right there working on their form.”

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Exercise benefits the brain, too

egular exercise can benefit the body in many ways, helping men and women maintain healthier weights and lower their risks for developing potentially deadly diseases. Though many people are quick to associate exercise with its physical benefits, those hours spent on the treadmill also can boost brain power. According to Dr. Barry Gordon, professor of neurology and cognitive science at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and coauthor of “Intelligent Memory: Improve the Memory That Makes You Smarter,” exercise has a direct impact on the brain. That’s because exercise works directly on brain tissue, improving the connections between nerve cells, creating new synapses, growing new neurons and blood vessels, and improving cell energy efficiency. So while many people may begin an exercise regimen with a goal of trimming their waistlines or toning their bodies, they might be happy to know that those physical benefits are accompanied by several cognitive benefits as well. As the American Psychological Association acknowledges, the connection between exercise and mental health is hard to ignore, and the APA notes that the following are just a few of the mental benefits men and women might reap from regular exercise. Improved mood Many people feel great after exercising, especially if that exercise comes at the end of a particularly stressful day. However, those extra laps on the track or those hours spent on the treadmill don’t just pay shortterm dividends. In a controlled trial overseen by Duke University researcher and clinical psychologist James Blumenthal, sedentary adults with major depressive disorder were assigned into one of four groups: supervised exercise, home-based exercise, antidepressant therapy, or a placebo pill. Those in the exercise and antidepressant groups had higher rates of remission than those in the placebo group, and Blumenthal concluded that exercise was generally comparable to antidepressants for men and women with major depressive disorder. In addition, in following up with patients a year later, Blumenthal found that those who continued to exercise had lower depression scores than those participants who were less active. Blumenthal’s study was not the only one to conclude that exercise can have a positive impact on mood. In a review of 11 studies that examined the effects of exercise on mental health, Boston University professor of psychology Michael Otto and his colleagues found that exercise could be a

powerful tool when treating clinical depression, and even recommended clinicians include exercise as part of their treatment plans for depressed patients. Antidote to anxiety Some researchers, Otto included, have begun to examine the effects of exercise on treating and possibly preventing anxiety. The body’s nervous system responds quickly when people feel frightened or threatened, often causing the body’s heart rate to increase and sweating and dizziness to occur. Those people who are especially sensitive to anxiety respond to these feelings with fear, and that makes them more likely to develop panic disorders. But Otto and fellow researcher Jasper Smits of the Anxiety Research and Treatment Program at Southern Methodist University studied the effects that regular workouts might have on people prone to anxiety. Since exercise produces many of the same physical reactions, such as sweating and an elevated heart rate, the body produces when responding to fear or threats, Otto and Smits wanted to determine if exercise might help people prone to anxiety become less likely to panic when experiencing fear or threats. In studying 60 participants with heightened sensitivity to anxiety, Otto and Smits found that the subjects who participated in a two-week exercise program exhibited marked improvements in anxiety sensitivity compared to those participants who did not take part in the exercise program. Otto and Smith concluded that this improvement was a result of the exercise group participants learning to associate the symptoms common to both fear and exercise, such as sweating and an elevated heart rate, with something positive (exercise) instead of something negative (anxiety). Regular exercise beneﬁts the human body in numerous ways, not the least of which is its impact on the brain. More information on the link between exercise and improved mental health is available at www.apa.org.

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These snacks pack an energetic punch

any adults find themselves feeling drowsy in the hours after they eat lunch. A heavy lunch, a staid office atmosphere or a combination of the two can make professionals feel sleepy as the workday winds down. Though some might opt for a second cup of coffee, the immediate energy boost provided by caffeine quickly wears off, leaving men and women feeling even more tired as a result. Oftentimes, the right mid-afternoon snack can provide the energy boosts adults need to stay productive throughout the workday. The following are a handful of healthy snacks that tend to provide a lot of energy. * Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more people are opting for this snack that’s rich in calcium, protein, phosphorous, and zinc. Traditional yogurt tends to provide a quick energy boost, as it is generally easy to digest, before that boost quickly fades. Greek yogurt is thicker than traditional yogurt, so it does not digest so easily, producing more sustained energy levels as a result.

However, Greek yogurt is also loaded with protein, helping men and women feel fuller longer. That can be beneficial for those who want to lose weight, as the feeling of fullness that Greek yogurt provides means those who eat it are less likely to eat more snacks throughout the day. * Whole grains: Whole grain snacks are loaded with energizing ingredients, including fiber, iron, magnesium, and protein. Whole wheat snacks are also loaded with B vitamins, which help people fight fatigue and stabilize blood sugar levels. In addition, the body takes longer to absorb the complex carbohydrates found in whole wheat snacks, which means the body can maintain stable blood sugar levels for extended periods of time, and that leads to a long-lasting energy boost. White bread and simple carbohydrates provide an immediate, yet temporary, energy boost when people’s blood sugar levels spike. But once that initial energy boost subsides, men and women will be left feeling fatigued. * Edamame: Many people may know edamame from recipes, but

few might know edamame can be an energy-boosting snack as well. Edamame are boiled soybeans that are rich in protein, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. Each of these things helps the body sustain energy levels. In addition, edamame is also packed with a trace mineral known as molybdenum that helps cells function properly while enhancing alertness and improving concentration. * Almonds: Almonds are loaded with ingredients that increase energy levels, including vitamin E, phosphorous, vitamin B2, and magnesium, which serves numerous beneficial functions, including aiding in the production of energy and relieving stress and anxiety. Because they are rich in protein and fiber, almonds take longer for the body to digest, which means energy levels will stay up for longer periods of time than they would for those snacks that are easily digested. Almonds also contain healthy fats that curb appetite, making it less likely that men and women who snack on almonds will overeat and find themselves fighting the fatigue that’s often a byproduct of overeating.

STRESS REDUCTION Stress is an unavoidable consequence of life. A cancer diagnosis along with facing every day life stressors can be very chal lenging especially if you do not have a stress reduction strategy that works for you. Each week learn and experience a variety of techniques that include meditation, art, exer cise, yoga, journaling, biofield therapy, guid ed imagery and breath work. This series will help you find new ways to look at and manage stress in your life as you create a plan that works for you. Register at any time throughout the series but attending the entire series will give you the best results. For information on this and other mindbody programs, visit wellnesshouse.org

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Tips for yoga beginners

hough it might once have been considered a trend, yoga has long since moved on from trendy territory to become a more widely accepted discipline that is practiced by millions for its positive impact on mental and physical health. Though yoga is an ancient practice, only recently has it become so popular in the western hemisphere, where Sports Marketing Surveys found that roughly 20 million Americans over the age of 18 practiced yoga in 2012. That's a considerable increase from just four years earlier, when just under 16 million Americans admitted to practicing yoga. The growing popularity of yoga likely comes as no surprise to its many practitioners, who often credit yoga with relieving stress and improving overall fitness. In addition, yoga can also help alleviate chronic pain and, according to the Mayo Clinic, reduce risk factors for chronic conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure. While yoga is beneficial in many ways, it's important that men and women not mistake yoga for medical treatment. Though yoga may be part of an individual's treatment plan, it's still necessary that men and women with medical conditions rely on their health care providers for treatment. For example, doctors may recommend yoga to individuals dealing with elevated stress levels, but doctors also may want their patients to take certain medications in order to lower those stress levels. Yoga on its own may be effective, but men and women should still seek professional medical treatment when dealing with health problems. It's also important that men and women beginning a yoga regimen not take it lightly. Though the atmosphere in a typical yoga studio tends to be serene, yoga is a physically demanding discipline, and those unprepared to deal with such demands often find themselves suffering from injuries. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, injuries to the neck, shoulders, spine, legs, and knees are possible when practitioners of yoga do not exercise proper technique and caution. So it pays for beginners to heed the following warnings when beginning a yoga regimen. * Work with a professional. No matter how long your neighbor insists he or she has practiced yoga, it's still best that you learn the discipline from a

certified instructor. Your neighbor might know all of the poses, but an instructor with credentials can help men and women with preexisting medical conditions avoid poses that can exacerbate such conditions. Novices might not know that certain poses can increase injury risk for sufferers of osteoporosis, spinal problems and high or low blood pressure. When trying yoga for the first time, always work with a professional, making sure to discuss any preexisting medical conditions before your initial session. * Take things slowly. Its reputation as a calming discipline often gives beginners the mistaken impression that yoga is an easy discipline to grasp. However, it's best for beginners to take things slowly before attempting to perform difficult stretches and poses. Yoga is not a competition, so give yourself adequate time to learn proper breathing techniques and figure out ways to maintain your balance. Once you have mastered such techniques, you can then begin to try your hand at more advanced poses. * Warm up before each session. Men and women should warm up before beginning any exercise regimen, and yoga is no exception. Stiff, cold muscles can lead to serious injury whether you're playing basketball or stretching into a yoga pose. Warm up your muscles with a few minutes of light cardiovascular exercise before beginning a yoga session to reduce your risk of muscle tears or pain when you start stretching or posing. * Dress appropriately. Flexibility is essential when practicing yoga, so make sure your clothing is not restrictive. Women can buy pants made specifically for yoga that stretch easily, making it easier to perform various poses and stretches. Men may also be able to find pants made specifically for yoga, but if not, athletic shorts or track pants can work just as well. * Stop if you feel any physical problems. It is not uncommon, especially for beginners, to experience feelings of dizziness or feel as if your body is becoming overheated during yoga. In such instances, stop immediately, as yoga is supposed to be a pain-free discipline. Ask the instructor for help the moment you start to feel faint, dizzy, overheated, or injured. Physical problems during yoga may be a byproduct of dehydration, so be sure to begin your session fully hydrated and remain so throughout your workout.

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Page 34 • LMR • Suburban Life - Friday, January 17, 2014 (g-1) the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo, Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13050202 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I580971 January 3, 10, 17, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JOHN ANTONOPOULOS A/K/A JOHN ANTONOPOLOUS, SUSAN ANTONOPOULOS A/K/A SUSAN ANTONOPOLOUS Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH M. SHATTUCK A/K/A KENNETH SHATTUCK, SUZY SHATTUCK, LEMONT COURT YARD OFFICE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 03120 15419 127TH STREET, UNIT 5 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 21, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 24, 2014, 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 belo th followin de ribed

gh forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15419 127TH STREET, UNIT 5, Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-29-402019-1005. The real estate is improved with a commercial condominium. The judgment amount was $206,311.92. 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 twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to lien isin de th inte al

xcep sp a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711. 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

rp tj 7 day status report of pending sales. DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 4607711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 13 CH 03120 TJSC#: 3326097 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I583534 January 17, 24, 31, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff V. KATHY DLUGOPOLSKI A/K/A KATARZYNA DLUGOPOLSKI; JOSEPH DLUGOPOLSKI A/K/A JOZEF DLUGOPOLSKI; MARQUETTE BANK F/K/A MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 5, 2010 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 19191, Defendants 13 CH 5180 Property Address: 12912 ARCHER AVENUE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 12-063924 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 15, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 19, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following deribed al ty:

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ng de scribed real property: Commonly known as 12912 Archer Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439 Permanent Index No.: 22-33103-021-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $363,044.94. Sale terms for nonparties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www.kallenrs.com. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I575674 January 17, 24, 31, 2014

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