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By DAN FARNHAM

Brian Pawola

dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The space may be empty now, but Brian Pawola has big ideas about how it will be when he opens the Pollyanna Brewing Company at 431 Talcott Ave., Lemont.

Pawola, who is the head brewer and founder of the business, hopes to have his beers on tap in the village and other area towns by this summer.

The brewery is a major career change for the 27-yearold Woodridge resident, who formerly worked in health care IT. Pawola sat down with Suburban Life reporter Dan Farnham at the future location of his business to discuss how he came to own a microbrewery in Lemont.

Farnham: How did you get started in the brewing business?

Pawola: Professionally I got started by going to the Siebel Institute of Technology and doing their master brewer program. I did that last February. That’s a sixmonth program at one of the best brewing schools in the world. It involved two months in Chicago – just bookwork and studying. Then it’s four months in Germany, where it’s all hands-on brewing experience and technical training under professional German brewers, which are notoriously the best in the world. So, it

Age: 27 Residence: Woodridge Hometown: Naperville, Chicago College: Bachelors degree in marketing from the University of Iowa Farnham: What kind of features are you planning for the brewery?

Pawola: We’re going to have a tap room upstairs.

It will comfortably seat 45 people. We’re going to have 10 to 12 of our own draft lines.

We’ll be serving only our own beer. We won’t have any food, but we are welcoming people to order food in from local restaurants … We’re going to have very approachable Dan Farnham - dfarnham@shawmedia.com but experimental beer. We’re Brian Pawola, founder of Pollyanna Brewing, said he hopes to have his brewery and tap house open to the going to have something that people that aren’t very familpublic by June. iar with craft beer can get into right away. But, we’re was a very intense, rigorous take my passion for brewing were talking about how we also going to have things that six months, but I pretty much and make a career out of it. were looking for a space, the biggest craft beer fans learned everything it takes to And the best way to do that and our neighbors said that out there are going to want run a brewery, produce good was by going to the Siebel this space right here has to seek out. … We have the cabeer and distribute it across Institute of Technology and been open for five years. So the country, which we would doing it right, rather than they took him over, and they pacity to brew 3,000 barrels of beer a year to start. We have like to do. just opening a brewery as a looked at it right away. He the room in the brewery to homebrewer and learning as I knew it would be perfect for double that.

Farnham: Why did you get go. WIth the professional edu- a brewery because there’s into brewing? cation that I got, I think we’re plenty of space downstairs Farnham: When do you plan Pawola: I was in healthcare going to be able to do things and a perfect spot for a tap to open?

IT before. I had a marketing right from the beginning. room upstairs. We chose Pawola: We’re going to background as well, and I Lemont, as well, once we saw hopefully start brewing in always had an entrepreneurFarnham: How did you chose the space because we like ial itch. But at the same time, this location in Lemont? the small, historic feel that it May and have the tap room open in June. We need about a I was creative. I like to cook.

Pawola: We found this has. A lot of people are very month to get enough inventoI wanted to use my hands location by accident. One of proud to live in Lemont, … for something that I did for a our founders was actually We want them to be proud of ry of beer for other places as well as our own tap room. career … So I figured that I’d at the vet next door. They this brewery, as well.

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Mount Assisi students hold candlelight vigil

By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Mount Assisi Academy students, families and alumnae braved the cold to attend a candlelight vigil Monday night for the closing all-girls Catholic high school.

Mount Assisi, located at 13860 Main St. in Lemont, announced last Wednesday it will close at the end of the school year, citing low enrollment, an increasing deficit and the small number of sisters available to serve the academy.

Students took turns talking about the family they formed at the school and how they would continue to fight for it, so future students would have the opportunity to attend.

Sophomore Ally Armato, who organized the vigil, said she transferred to Mount Assisi this year.

“I just felt so welcomed by (Mount Assisi) that I thought it would be a shame to see it go,” she said.

Connecting on Facebook Mount Assisi Academy students have formed a “Save Mount Assisi Academy” Facebook page, which has more than 7,000 likes. The page includes a link where people can directly donate to Mount Assisi Academy, and can be found at www.facebook.com/saveMAA. She added, with all the intelligent women who have graduated from the school, she thought they could identify solutions to keep the school going.

Maureen Cronan, a 2008 graduate, said the teachers and sisters helped her face personal struggles, even after she left the academy.

“I know it’s not logical for Mount Assisi to stay open another six years,” she said. “But at least let the freshman class call themselves Mount Assisi graduates.”

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Mount Assisi is the site of a candlelight vigil Monday night, when students gathered to support their school and try to prevent its closing.

Provincial Superior Sister Therese Ann Quigney said she is happy to see the support for the school, but there is more to the closing than money.

“The issue is both financial and enrollment,” she said.

“There’s an urge to help us financially, but that won’t help us with enrollment.”

The academy set a target of

55 incoming freshmen for the 2014-15 school year, but 41 students took the school’s Freshman Placement Test, according to Mount Assisi’s website.

Quigney said the school is exploring the option of staying open for next year’s senior class. She said the decision would partially depend on student interest.

But even if they could raise enough money to keep the entire academy open another year, she said, that would delay the school’s closing and prevent some of the students from moving on.

“The other thing I cannot do to the students is just one more year and have them back in the same situation again,” she said.

Quigney said she understands why the parents and students are anxious to keep the school open.

“When a death happens, we fight it for a while,” she said.

“That’s normal and in some sense it’s good. It tells us what you valued.”

Quigney said the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King, who own the property, will continue their presence in the Lemont community. They also own the Provincial Center of the Sisters, Alvernia Manor Retirement Community and Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer.

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By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Lemont man convicted of second-degree murder for punching another driver during a 2011 road rage encounter in Romeoville faces between three and 20 years in prison.

Christopher Yeoman claimed he was defending himself when he threw the punch that eventually led to the death of 64-year-old Frank Egas. But a jury decided he was guilty of second-degree murder after deliberating for five hours Monday night.

Yeoman, 41, has yet to be

sentenced. He has no criminal record. He could receive probation for the second-degree murder conviction instead of serving up to 20 years in prison on that charge. But the aggravated battery charges, for which Yeoman also was found guilty, are not probational offenses, so he will serve at least three years behind bars, according to the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Yeoman, his wife and their three children were riding in a minivan on New Avenue when they got behind a red Toyota Solara that remained stopped at 135th Street instead of turning on the green arrow. Yeo-

man testified when he gave a “hurry up” tap of the horn, Egas, the driver of the Solara, laid on his own horn and appeared irate.

The two vehicles headed west on 135th Street where Egas swerved in front of the Yeoman’s minivan several times to keep them from passing him, Yeoman said. When the vehicles reached Route 53, Christopher and Amanda Yeoman got out to “converse” with Egas about his driving before walking back to their van.

Witnesses said Egas remained by his car, but “pointed to his chin ... telling [Yeoman] ‘Hit me.’”

Yeoman ran back and punched Egas in the face, knocking him to the ground where the back of his head struck the pavement. Experts in forensic pathology testified Egas suffered brain injuries that led to his death three months later at age 64.

Yeoman and defense attorney Cliff Johnson never denied he struck Egas but argued he was “defending himself” from the belligerent man.

Jurors didn’t buy it.

“Christopher Yeoman sucker punched Mr. Egas out of sheer anger and now a senior citizen is dead, the victim of irrational violence,”

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow said in a written statement after the verdict was reached. “(Assistant State’s Attorneys Christopher Koch and Peter Wilkes) left no doubt in the minds of jurors that this was a murder resulting from a senseless incident of road rage and not a case of self-defense.”

Yeoman was convicted of second-degree murder, aggravated battery of a senior citizen, aggravated battery on a public way and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.

He is scheduled to be sentenced April 4.

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Search firm emphasizes experience, managerial skills for superintendent D-113A discusses concealed carry gun law No guns will be allowed on school grounds, even if concealed carry permits are issued, but school districts still have a decision to make in regards to parking lots, according to District 113A Assistant Superintendent Mary Gricus.

Gricus said the district has two options.

One is to allow permitted gun owners in parking lots to lock their loaded gun in a glove com-

Tom Madden Search firm representative

current superintendents.

He said the district will have to overcome past perception of the its financial status and the volatility of the board.

Some potential candidates he talked to had done research on the district and decided they did not want to apply because of its reputation, he said.

He said part of the firm’s job is to convince candidates the district has changed.

“There’s a history here that has painted the Board of Education as being an issue,” he said. “We believe that is

changing. Every one of you we’ve talked to believed it is changing.”

Madden said the board has developed a reputation for micromanaging. An experienced superintendent with strong managerial skills could better define the roles of the board and the administration.

“We don’t normally say that (strong managerial skills

partment or box or unload the gun and put it in the trunk.

The other option is to prohibit guns in parking lots.

None of the board members liked the idea of having guns on school property, but said a strict prohibition of guns in parking lots will be hard to enforce.

Gricus said that, regardless where it is, staff have been instructed to call the police if they see a gun.

are important),” he said.

“Normally the focus is on leadership.”

Interim Superintendent Pamela Hollich said she would be willing to endorse the board to any candidates.

“I have personally found these people easy to work with,” she said.

Board President Cindy Kelly said she agreed with the

search firm’s assessment.

“I feel much more comfortable with these guys sitting with me in choosing the next superintendent,” she said.

Some board members questioned whether limiting the search to experienced candidates would allow for a deep enough pool.

Firm representative Kathy Robbins said 35 candidates have applied for the position, and about half of them are experienced superintendents.

Of those candidates, Madden said, eight have stood out and interviews have already been set up with some of them.

Still, Madden said he would keep in mind less experienced candidates who have the necessary traits.

“I would like to at least see one or two candidates who are not a superintendent, just to see the difference,” said board member Brian Bushnell.

Robbins said the search firm would present a slate of five to seven candidates to the board Feb. 19.

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LEMONT – Representatives from School Exec Connect, the search firm in charge of finding the next superintendent of Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A, cited experience and strong managerial skills as traits necessary in the new superintendent.

The firm presented its findings on the ideal superintendent candidate to the Board of Education on Wednesday after speaking with 49 community members in various forums and receiving 149 responses to an online survey.

“I could probably sum it by saying this should not be a training ground to help somebody learn to be a superintendent,” said firm representative Tom Madden. “We believe what you need here is an experienced superintendent.”

With this in mind, Madden said the firm would focus on interview candidates who are

“I could probably sum it by saying this should not be a training ground to help somebody learn to be a superintendent.”

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LHS theater sets stage for Valentine’s Day

By DAN FARNHAM

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dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The upcoming production of “Seasons of Love” at Lemont High School differs from the plays the students normally perform.

The show is divided into 13 scenes, with one or two actors and a student director charged with each.

The production also will be staged “in the round,” with the audience sitting onstage, surrounding the actors.

The play will be performed Feb. 13 to 15 at the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center.

Faculty Director Roy Nees said he chose the format to introduce nontraditional theater to the students.

“My goal has always been for the students to have a straight play one semester and an ‘experience’ the next semester,” he said.

Nees said the scenes, which have a love theme for Valen-

What: “Seasons of Love” When: 7 p.m. Feb. 13 to 15 Where: Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, 800 Porter St. Cost: $10 adults; $7 children, seniors and students Info: www.lhs210.net

tine’s Day weekend, include a mix of songs, poems, short story adaptations and vignettes.

He said the production’s student directors are given the freedom to work with the actors in each scene.

“Usually, it’s me who has final call,” he said. “This show, we split it up. 90 percent of the directing was done by students.”

He said there are about 30 actors and directors participating in the show, along with 20 students involved with the stage crew.

Seniors Ryan Luzzo and Margaret Rogers share a scene.

Rogers said the in the round format brings challenges to the performance.

“I’ve never had the audience on all four sides,” she said. “You have to be aware of the audience at all times.”

She said she has to make sure she is facing in a way that the whole audience can see her face.

Nees said the actors have been instructed to face at angles instead of straight in front of one side of the audience.

Luzzo said the emphasis on love in the scenes creates its own obstacles.

“I would say it’s more difficult, because love is something everyone can relate to in some way,” he said.

Rogers said the play should be enjoyable, whether the viewer is a romantic or not.

“There’s cute aspects to it, and it’s fun to watch all the difBill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com ferent kinds of love there are,” Justin Haase and Sami Schoell rehearse “When Love Arrives,” their she said. part of Lemont High School’s winter play, “Seasons of Love.”

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William Rawle, 57, of 1384 St. Vincents Drive, was charged with two counts of resisting, obstructing and disarming an officer after an incident at 11:35 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 1300 block of St. Vincents Drive.

• Barrera Garcia, 44, of 4915 S. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago, was charged with operation of a commercial motor vehicle with no commercial driver’s license, disobeyed traffic control device and operation of a vehicle with expired registration after a traffic stop at 2:20 p.m. Jan. 27 at Main and Lockport streets.

• Craig Peacock, 24, of 4536 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 3:14 a.m. Jan. 30 at Lemont and Old Lemont roads.

• Adomas Jonavicius, 22, of 400 Devon Drive, Burr Ridge, was charged with driving while license suspended, disobeyed stop sign and unlawful use of electronic communication device after a traffic stop Jan. 30 at Talcott Avenue and Stephen Street.

DUI • Sean Woods, 24, of 14531 Hickory Ave., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, no insurance, speeding and disobeying a stop sign after a traffic stop at 1:42 a.m. Feb. 1 at Munster Road and State Street.

• Robert Desmond, 23, of 1014 Cherokee Place, was charged with DUI of alcohol, improper lane usage and improper turn after a traffic stop at 1:47 a.m.

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8NEWS BRIEFS Theater expands age range Business leaders invited for summer acting class to LHS breakfast social LEMONT – The Little Mountain Community Theatre has opened 10 additional spots for sixth and seventh graders in its summer acting workshop, according to a theater news release.

The class will be at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 16 to 27, at the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, 800 Porter St. The workshop costs $300.

In-person registration will be available from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday in the front archway entrance of Lemont High School.

To print a registration form, visit www.littlemountaintheatre. org.

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• Marissa Moleterno, 18, of 12945 Silver Fox Drive, was charged with DUI of alcohol and speeding after a traffic stop at 10:57 p.m. Feb. 2 at Derby Road and Pete Dye Drive.

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A series of transitions coming to District 113A In November, our school board made the decision to have fifth graders attend River Valley at the start of the 2014-15 school year. The decision was made for several reasons.

Curriculum standards, programs and resources are typically organized into K to five and six to 12 units. This move will allow for more professional development and teacher collaboration at River Valley in regard to the grade three to five sequence. Transition from fifth to sixth grade will continue as it has been done in the past before fifth grade moved to Old Quarry.

By keeping grade five at River Valley, the district enCOMMUNITY rollment is more even across VOICE the district. This move posiCindy tively affects our bus routes Kelly and dropoff and pickup for students.

Projected enrollment for 2014-15: Oakwood – 570 children; River Valley – 815 children; Old Quarry – 730 children Finally, keeping fifth-graders at River Valley frees up space at Old Quarry. Fifth-graders will have a lower class size regardless of the school they attend, and space will be available in the future to add classroom teachers to Old Quarry for students in grades six to eight. Students’ needs are a top priority regardless of where they attend school. This plan addresses projected space requirements for the next three years, at which time re-evaluation may be necessary.

The board is seeking bids from companies regarding student transportation to determine if it would be more cost-effective to outsource transportation or continue to operate our own transportation department. This project is in the inquiry stage. A decision will be made in the next few months.

On another note, the board passed the tax levy at the December board meeting after holding a tax hearing. The tax increase is reported as an 8.09 percent increase over last year. However, I want you to know that because of the way that the tax laws are written, the district must pass a levy that seems unusually high in order to capture all of the revenue to which it is entitled because new buildings and growth are taxed at a higher rate than existing homes and businesses. In reality, the district will only be able to realize a tax increase of five present or CPI, whichever is less. We anticipate that CPI will be 1.5 percent in the upcoming year.

We want you to know that the board is highly committed to the needs of our students while trying to remain sensitive to the needs of our families and stakeholders in difficult economic times.

Cindy Kelly is the president of the Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education.

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Bridget Lynn (left) and Maggie Ernst of Lemont High School collected 364 items of clothing during a winter clothing drive at the school in December.

Lemont High School seniors Bridget Lynn and Maggie Ernst, who are members of the school’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America, recently organized a clothing drive through the chapter, for which they collected 364 items. Congratulations to the duo.

Mount Assisi Academy, a member of the village community for more than 60 years, will shutter in June because of budgetary issues and low enrollment. We’re sad to see this local institution close its doors.

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We have to support our Team USA.” Olivia Solis, Lemont Anna Schier, news editor aschier@shawmedia.com 630-427-6248

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Ticket improperly parked cars I am very pleased with the effort that the village of Brookfield has put forth in keeping our roads plowed. The one problem that hinders their effort is parked cars. Yes, the rotating parking is a great idea if people follow the rules. The trouble is, too many people do not move their cars. What is needed is for the police department to go on a ticket blitz and start issuing tickets to those that do not move their cars. Many people go through great effort to move their cars, especially if they have to enter through the alley. And then someone will park their car in front of that home, and the homeowner does not get plowed. While issuing snow tickets they also could ticket the cars that still do not have village vehicle stickers. This is a complaint not only for our neighborhood but from others in Brookfield.

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I am sounding off about the bad job Berwyn has done along Ogden Avenue with snow removal. If you come down here Affordable Care Act as a pedestrian there is no place is broken to walk. Check out the crossings A letter to the editor printed at Home and Clinton Avenues in the Jan. 29 Suburban Life criticized U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam and the businesses along Ogden.

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LEMONT – St. Alphonsus/ St. Patrick Catholic School presents the GuitART Project “Instruments of Giving,” a collection of painted guitars to be sold later this month at a fundraiser gala.

They will be displayed at the Lemont Park District CORE through Saturday and auctioned off during the school’s Lil’ Bit of Country ‘n a Whole Lotta Rock ‘n Roll gala Feb. 22 at the Burr Ridge Marriott.

The community will have the chance to meet some of the artists during a dance party from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the CORE. Event organizer Lisa Simone-Porter said she came up with the idea after seeing the decorated guitars at the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

She said the school had a similar display three years ago with pigs. The pieces auctioned raised $40,000.

“As much as I love pigs, I didn’t want to repeat the same theme,” she said.

The guitars all have motifs, including various sports and a musically-inspired name.

Simone-Porter said she is particularly excited about a Chicago-themed guitar signed by members of the band.

A Celtics guitar was painted by eighth graders at St. Al’s/St. Pat’s.

Simone-Porter said she was able to find the rest of the artists through her connections as head of admissions for the American Academy of Art. She said she recruited current and former students who volunteered their time for the project.

“When you think about these artists that are behind this creation and why they are doing that, they are really giving for a good cause,” she said.

If you go What: GuitART premiere party When: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Lemont Park District CORE, 16028 127th St. More information: Includes red carpet entrance and DJ dance party

9 piece ensemble Nine guitars have been decorated for the St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick Catholic School GuitART Project: • Chicago tribute guitar, “Color My World,” by Randy Vreeland • Chicago Blackhawks championship guitar, “Chelsea Dagger,” also by Vreeland • Cubs Hall of Fame guitar, “All the Way,” by John Hanley • White Sox tribute guitar, “Don’t Stop Believing,” by John Zylstra • Bear down Chicago Bears guitar, “We Will Rock You,” by Jessica Bryant and Nick Prodraza • Blackhawks guitar, “Cold as Ice,”

by Cory Cravatta • Rock guitar, “Purple Haze,” by Adam Nowak and Hannah Amer • Country legends guitar, “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys,” by Lucas Durham • Celtics guitar, “Picture Perfect Memories,” by the St. Al’s/St. Pat’s eighth grade students and teacher Eileen Bruno John Hanley, who has been working as a sports illustrator for more than 20 years, painted a Chicago Cubs-themed guitar.

“I really enjoyed my time at the American Academy of Art, and I just thought that giving back to them would be a good idea,” he said. “Plus, I didn’t have anything to do at the time, so it was good timing.”

After Saturday’s party, the guitars will be held at the school until the gala.

Simone-Porter said gala tickets are available by calling 630-783-2220 or visiting www. galacountryrock.com.

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For information, call 630-257-9063.

Lemont VFW Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, VFW Post 5819, 15780 New Ave., Lemont. VFW Post 5819 in Lemont meets the second Tuesday of every month. Any veteran that served in a foreign war is eligible to join. New members always welcome. For information, visit www.vfwlemont.com.

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.

We want your news To submit an item for Bulletin Board, visit www.shawurl. com/forms Cool Kids Winter Play, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Free with Arboretum admission, weather permitting.

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Lisle Kiwanis Club, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Lisle Hilton Hotel, Warrenville Road, Lisle. Every Wednesday night. For information, visit www.kiwaniscluboflisle.org.

Naperville Area Stamp Club, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle.

Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month. For information, call 630-257-7430 email philaburn@ aol.com.

Yoga for All Levels, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Prairie Yoga, 4701 Auvergne Ave., Lisle. Drop-in cost is $18. For information, visit www. prairieyoga.org.

DivorceCare, 7 p.m. Monday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle. For information, call 630-3903039.

NAPERVILLE Lupus Support Group, Wednesday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1411 95th St., Naperville.

Meets every first Wednesday. For information, visit www.reddicklupusfoundation.org.

Ladies Aid of the Bohemian Home, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Tabor Hills Pavillion, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Does not meet July, August or January. Board meeting, 11 a.m. $8 for noon lunch. For information, call 630-322-8681.

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check their application status and obtain a listing of registraLEMONT – The Lemont Sham- tion locations, the release said.

Commission offices will be rocks Youth Developmental Football Team has opened reg- open under a grace period from Feb. 19 to March 15 at the istration for its tackle football DuPage County administration program for second and third building at 421 N. County Farm graders, according to a team Road. news release.

To contact the commission, The Shamrocks are a member of the St. Raphael Football, Inc. call 630-407-5600 or 630-407In-House Developmental League 5631 or visit www/dupageco. org/election. Office hours are and focus on developing foot8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday ball fundamentals, discipline and sportsmanship, the release through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday until March 18. said.

The registration fee is $225 Illinois Sheriff’s Assoc. and includes helmet, shoulder pads, game jersey, pants, socks offers $500 scholarship and practice jersey. The players’ Residents who will pursue higher education in the 2014-15 family provides white practice school year could be eligible for pants, thigh, knee, and hip or tailbone pads, cleats, supporter a $500 scholarship through the Illinois Sheriff’s Association, acor cup, and mouth guard.

For more information, contact cording to a news release from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Dave Fako at 708-705-6791 or Office. davefako@gmail.com or visit Applicants must be permanent www.lemontshamrocks.com.

Illinois residents, apply in their home county and be full-time Election Commission reminds of primary deadline students, the release said.

Scholarships must be used at Residents have until Feb. 18 to register to vote or to transfer institutions in Illinois.

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OBITUARIES ANGELINE C. KNOPINSKI Angeline C. Knopinski, age 87, cherished daughter of the late Martin and Estelle nee Jarzynka.

Loving sister of the late Leonard (the late Frances) and Edward (the late Mary) Knopinski. Devoted aunt of Frances (Wayne) Galasinski, Thomas (Janice) Knopinski and Debbie (Glenn) Ryan. Also great nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 9:00am from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church. Mass at 10:00 am.

Interment SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Long-time employee of the Archdiocese of Chicago serving Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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ANTOINETTE M. MANN Antoinette Marie Mann (nee Falanga), age 55, formerly of Lemont, passed away January 25, 2014, at her home in Jefferson City, MO. Preceded in death by her father, Anthony Falanga.

Survived by her fiance', Eric Libby; mother, Carol Falanga; sons, Gregory (Kristi) Mann, Jeffery (Karen) Mann and Anthony Mann; sister, Valerie (Mark) Kazich; and a brother, Michael (Joann) Falanga; grandchildren, Justin, Jake, Jessica, Maximus and Ryan Mann; nephew, John Kazich.

"Toni" was a very loyal and loving friend to many and will be dearly missed. She was a tireless volunteer for the Lemont High School Band program and also served as choir director, Sunday school teacher and council member for Bethany Lutheran Church in Lemont. She was a former employee of the Lemont Reporter/Met newspaper and the Carmelite Village prior to moving to Missouri.

A memorial service celebrating Toni's life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Lemont Community Center, 16300 Alba Street, Lemont, Il. Any memorial gifts may be directed to Toni's family.

The Canal Corridor Association will mark the 30th anniversary of the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor when it meets in March.

The corridor runs the 96mile length of the historical Illinois & Michigan Canal from Chicago to LaSalle, creating tourism and recreation opportunities along the route.

The Spring 2014 Canal Alliance Congress will include presentations on recreation and history. The session will offer opportunities for Canal Corridor Association members to collaborate on future activities and projects.

The meeting, which will include representatives from

organizations in the corridor, will be March 26 at Four Rivers Environmental Center at 25055 S. Walnut Lane, Channahon.

“We’re really excited to follow up on the success of the first such event held last winter, where more than 50 organizations from across the Corridor were represented,” Dennis Bieschke, a Lemont board member of the Canal Corridor Association, said in a news release.

The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance registration is required.

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The program includes updates on local and regional projects, as well as presentations on national programs.

The keynote speaker will be Candy Welch Streed, program and partnership director of the Silo & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. Streed’s presentation is “Where the Story of American Agriculture Comes to Life.”

Craig Williams, a senior planner at Alta Planning, will make a presentation on how to attract bicyclists to trails in the corridor. Members of the Canal Corridor Association also will have an opportunity to showcase their activities and plans.

Birding Club plans four February trips SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The DuPage Birding Club will host four free outings in mid to late February, according to a news release from the group.

At 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jeff Reiter will lead a program in Wheaton’s Cantigny Park, the release said. Birders should enter through the main gate on Winfield Road and meet at the Visitors Center. The parking fee will be waived. To participate, email Reiter at jreiter@wordsonbirds.com.

Two more walks will be

conducted Feb. 16. The first, starting at 7 a.m., will be an all-day trip to several sites along the Mississippi River to see bald eagles, raptors, gulls and waterfowl, according to the release. The trip begins at the parking lot west of Yorktown Mall’s main building in Lombard. The trip is limited to 20 people. Those interested can register with leader Urs Geiser at 630-5151712 or ugeiser@comcast.net.

The second will take place at McKee Marsh in Warrenville, the release said. The trip starts at 7:30 a.m. at the visitor parking lot on the

north side of Mack Road.

Leader Fillmore Dryden can be contacted at fillmore1983@ yahoo.com or 630-857-3510.

Finally, at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 22, birders can explore some of the less visited parts of Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, according to the release. Kyle Wiktor will begin the walk at the archery range parking lot, off the first left at the intersection after entering Blackwell from Butterfield Road. He can be contacted at kylewiktor@msn. com or 708-544-1336.

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‘ROUGH CROSSING’ WHERE: First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: Wednesdays to Sundays to March 2 COST & INFO: $30 to $37; 630-986-8067, www.firstfolio.org, with subscriptions available ABOUT: Gail Rastorfer and Christian Gray play film stars in “Rough Crossing,” Tom Stoppard’s musical romp on the high seas. Set in the early 1930s jazz age aboard a ship bound for New York, two playwrights struggle to save both their new musical and their stars from disaster.

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MILESTONE PARTY WHERE: 8419 Bailey Road, Darien WHEN: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 COST & INFO: Free, with reservations requested by Feb. 7 at 630-324-5355 or themmingway@ ccvliving.org ABOUT: Carmelite Carefree Village will mark its 35th anniversary with an open house. The lineup includes a performance

by Kaleidoscope Eyes, an acoustic Beatles tribute band, from 6 to 8 p.m.; the John Boda Duo at 1:30 p.m.; and Mr. Bob’s Magic Show at 3:30 p.m. for younger visitors. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served during the evening concert.

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WHERE: The Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays, Feb. 7 to 16 COST & INFO: $16, $13 for seniors and $11 for students; www.groveplayers.org, 630415-3682 ABOUT: Cheryle McKay of Clarendon Hills, and Joe Delaloye of La Grange rehearse A.R. Gurney’s “The Dining Room.” The Grove Players comedy features an ensemble of 10 actors, each in multiple roles. It’s a gentle homage to that well-known space where families gather and occasionally battle.

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WHERE: Westmont High School, 909 Oakwood Drive WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 COST & INFO: $22, $20 for seniors, $5 for teens, free for children; www.westsubsymphony.org, 630-887-7464 ABOUT: West Suburban Symphony will perform Brahms’ Fourth Symphony and Beatles hits on the exact day The Beatles were on “The Ed Sullivan Show” 50 years ago. Tribute artists Jay Goeppner and Phil Angotti of The Beatle Brothers are soloists. “This concert is a salute to legendary musicians of the 1860s and the 1960s,” said symphony President Richard Lukes.

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WHERE: Downtown Downers Grove WHEN: Friday evening to Sunday, Feb. 7 to 9 COST & INFO: Free; www.downtowndg. org, 630-725-0991 ABOUT: Something may look a little different about downtown Downers Grove this weekend – with streets lined with the chiseled good looks of an Ice Sculpture Festival. This year’s theme is “Going for the Gold.” There will be a newly added live carving demonstration Friday evening, and demonstrations continue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For additional details and a full schedule of events, visit the website.

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MYSTERY DINER Restaurant reviews

Made in Italy conjures flavorful getaway GLEN ELLYN – As usual this winter, it was snowing as we neared downtown Glen Ellyn and our destination, a 9-month-old trattoria called Made in Italy. But then the magic happened.

We stepped through the foyer under the watchful eye of Sophia Loren peeking at us from a balcony hung with a simulated washline of silken lingerie, and the glow of a very real fireplace beckoning from a few feet beyond.

It felt like we’d stumbled in from an Italian lane and found refuge. Vocalists like Andrea Bocelli provided the escapist musical backdrop.

We couldn’t resist the offer of a table looking over the fireplace, the bottles on its mantle sending not so subliminal suggestions of uncorking a sparkling Prosecco.

Chianti won out, and soon accompanied crusty bread perfect for dipping in olive oil from a cruet containing garlic cloves and red pepper for a burst of flavor. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, and it’s a tasty prelude to the meal.

Murals and other art set a romantic stage in the intimate dining room with its 12 tables along two walls of windows looking across to the train depot. For an appetizer, we decided to share the stuffed eggplant. Slicing into the two big servings revealed sushi-style precision to a roll-up of rich filling inside tender eggplant smothered in sauce and cheese.

Entrees come with soup or salad, and we each ordered one so we could try both. We split a nice dinner salad, and especially appreciated the homemade minestrone brimming with chunks of carrot, potato and zucchini that hit the spot on a cold night.

My date opted for one of the evening’s specials, the Rigatoni Toscana, featuring an excellent homemade pasta paired with hearty slices of Italian sausage and portobello mushrooms in an Asiago-infused sauce.

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A fresh face on the downtown Glen Ellyn dining scene is Made in Italy, a convivial trattoria for Italian favorites.

Made in Italy n Where:

476 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn n Hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday; 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday n Dress code: Casual n Info: 630-469-4146, Facebook

More photos online Named after the restaurant, the Made in Italy entree The specials included Rigatoni Toscana, featuring is a luscious contrast of flavors between shrimp, homemade pasta paired with Italian sausage and chicken, spinach, red pepper and angel hair pasta. portobello mushrooms in an Asiago-infused sauce. interesting blend of flavors,” he said.

My choice was from the regular menu, a namesake dish titled Made in Italy.

Shrimp and melt-in-yourmouth chicken breast were served with sauteed fresh spinach and tender strips of red pepper, accompanied by delicate angel hair pasta in a

light, almost lemony sauce.

Our servers were attentive, and refilled water glasses even though a carafe stood on our table. The wait staff was friendly, and we noticed our server setting up a lovely family photo for a neighboring group of diners – a sentimental coda to their evening.

The generous food portions

meant we were having leftovers wrapped to take home, and hadn’t planned well enough to try the tiramisu or gelato, the featured desserts.

Dessert is an excuse to return, although Sophia’s smile alone might suffice. And with The Glen Art Theatre right around the corner, the prospect of Italian cuisine and

To see more photos from Made in Italy, find this story online at PlanitLife.com/mysterydiner a movie sounds like a double feature of delicious escapism.

The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

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ONGOING La Grange Restaurant Week, through Feb. 9, La Grange. Ten-day festival for foodies as local chefs dish up three-course specialty menus. For information, visit www.lgba.com.

“Shrek” Presented by Stage Door Fine Arts, select dates through Feb. 9, Hinsdale Community House, 415 W. 8th Street, Hinsdale. Featuring all of the beloved characters from the movie. Tickets are $18. For information, call 630-323-7500 or visit www. thecommunityhouse.org.

First Folio Theatre Presents “Rough Crossing,” Wednesdays to Sundays through March 2, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook.

Tom Stoppard’s hysterical farce is a musical romp on the high seas. Set in the early ’30s aboard the S.S. Italian Castle on its way to New York. Tickets range from start at $30 and $26 for seniors and students. Performances are Wednesdays through Sundays.

For information, call 630-986-8067 or visit www.firstfolio.org.

FEB. 7 “Going for the Gold” Ice Festival, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, downtown Downers Grove. Watch live ice carving demonstrations along with Radio Disney Chicago, Ronald McDonald Magic Show, Pancake Breakfast and a special movie at Tivoli Theatre. For information, call 630-725-0991 or visit www.downtowndg.org.

Fish Fry Fundraiser, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., Westchester. Adult dinners are $10.

Children’s menu includes hot dog meal for $4 and fried chicken or fish for $6. For information, call 708-8651282.

Aidan O’Toole, 5 p.m. Feb. 7, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Specializing in all your Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Free. Website: www.ballydoylepub.com/downers/ music-events.

I Heart Engineering - A Rosie Reverie Engineering Event, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 North Washington Street, Naperville, Hands-on engineering activities related to the children’s book “Rosie Revere, Engineer.” Discounted prices available for school groups. $11.

Website: niu.edu/stem.

Barnsdale Ball Daddy-Daughter Dance, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park. Cost is $30/$40 non-resident. Ages 3 to 8.

For information, call 708-354-4580 or visit www.cpdlpg.org.

Film Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, La Grange Park Library, 555 N La Grange Road, La Grange Park, “Happy

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TAFFY-PULLING PARTIES WHERE: Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago WHEN: 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. and 1:15 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 8, 15 and 22 COST & INFO: Tours of the 1890s living-history farmhouse will reveal how families lived more than a century ago, including one sweet activity they enjoyed. Visitors will try their hand at making taffy from molasses to take home during the one-hour program. It’s open to ages 6 and older; and youth younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5, and advance registration is required at 630-876-5900. Visit www.dupageforest.org.

People” (2010, dir. Werner Herzog; 90 min.). This fascinating documentary explores the lives, mostly untouched by the modern world, of an indigenous people in remote Siberia. Drop in; no registration required. Free.

Website: www.lplibrary.org.

Total Fight Challenge, 7 p.m. Friday, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Tickets range from VIP table seat at $68 per person to general admission open seating for $35 each. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and fights start at 7:30 p.m.

For information, call 708-839-1000 or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com.

Hip Hop Night, 8 p.m. Feb. 7, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville.. Free. Website: www. estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing. html.

Wayniac Show Karaoke, 10 p.m. Feb. 7, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/index.php.

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FEB. 8 “Peter Rabbit, The Untold Story,” 3 p.m. Feb. 8 and 9, Hauer Jr. High, 65 Woodside Road, Riverside. A musical the whole family will enjoy. Tickets are $8 per person with group pricing available. For information, visit www. riversidetheaterguild.com.

“Groundhog Day” Screening Fundraiser, 10 a.m. Feb. 8, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. Admission is $5 per person, with all proceeds going to Noah’s Hope, a charity founded to find a cure for LINCL-Batten disease. For information, visit www.classiccinemas.com.

The Great American Songbook, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Berwyn Public Library, 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn.

Join the library for an afternoon of music and fun for all ages with an old time sing-a-long. Words to the songs will be provided on a screen throughout the program. Musical selections will include songs by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Carmin Miranda and others. For information, visit www. berwynlibrary.org.

Cooking Class at Bakersfield, 2 p.m. Saturday, Bakersield, 330 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont. 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 February class will highlight “Healthy Mediterranean Foods.” For information, call 630-568-3615 or visit www. bakersfieldrestaurant.com.

Tangled Valentine Hearts: A Drawing Workshop, 2 p.m. Saturday, La

Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park.

Tangling is a popular form of drawing that’s fun, relaxing and produces amazing, intricate results. No art experience required. Register in advance; limited to 20 patrons.

Ages 12 and up. Sponsored by the La Grange Park Friends of the Library.

For information, call 708-352-0100 or visit www.lplibrary.org.

Beginner Workshop, 9 a.m. Feb. 8, Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Native plant workshop. There will be expert information on garden planning and best practice. Participants must register at Website: dupage.wildones.org/ events/beginners-workshop or call 630/964/0448. Free.

“Teacher from the Black Lagoon” and Other Stories, 10 a.m. Feb. 8, North Central College, Pfeiffer Hall, 310 East Benton Ave, Naperville, Follow Hubie’s imagination as he faces his comically horrific fears and discovers that his new teacher is pleasantly human after all. $6-$12. Website: finearts. northcentralcollege.edu.

Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch, 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 8, Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville. Admission is - $55 Member; $65 Non-member. Website: www.qcaachamber.com.

FEB. 9 Little Sweetheart Dance, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. Enjoy an afternoon of punch, sweet treats and dancing to a professional DJ. Casual dress is recommended; however, special holiday attire adds to the fun.

Tickets, available at the Recreation Department, are $8 per couple ($4 additional family members) if purchased by Feb. 7. Tickets at the door are $10 per couple ($5 additional family members). For information, call 708-246-9070.

History Speaks Lecture Series: The Last Year of Mary Todd Lincoln, 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Street, Naperville.

Donna Daniels as Mary Todd Lincoln will speak of her marriage to Lincoln and the traumatic years of the Civil War. For information, visit www. napersettlement.com.

American English Concert, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the date of the Beatles’ irst appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show with an all-Beatles concert

by American English. Cost is $30 for TWS subscribers and $35 for non-subscribers. For information, call 708-246-3380 or visit www. theatreofwesternsprings.com.

FREEze Day, 10 a.m. Feb. 9, Brookield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookield. Bundle up and join the Green Valley Dog Drivers and their four-legged friends as they demonstrate dog-sledding.

Members of the Lemont-based dog-sledding organization will engage guests in games and musher talks with their canine teams. Free.

Website: www.brookieldzoo.org/ CZS/FREEzeDay. Village Voices Entertains, 2:30 p.m.

Feb. 9, Plymouth Place, 315 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. Village Voices of Downers Grove, an adult community chorus, performs music from stage and screen, the folk genre, patriotic tunes, gospels and spirituals, vocal jazz and some light rock. Free.

Website: www.villagevoicesdg.org.

Parlor Valentines: Schubert and Schumann, 3 p.m. Feb. 9, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garield Ave, Hinsdale. Join the Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players and

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‘YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN’ WHERE: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday to March 16 COST & INFO: Paula Scrofano of Riverside portrays Frau Blücher (left) in the musical that brings the wild antics of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” to Drury Lane Theatre. The cast also features Johanna McKenzie Miller of Lombard as Elizabeth Benning, Frankenstein’s iancée. The cost is $35 to $49, with meal packages available; 630-530-0111, www.drurylane.com p.m. Feb. 10, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 spend 60 minutes with beautiful Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. songs from Schubert’s Die WinterFrom Michel Gondry, the innovative reise and a virtuoso performance of director of “Eternal Sunshine of the Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E lat.

Spotless Mind,” comes this unique Mingle with the performers after animated documentary on the life of the concert at a casual reception. controversial MIT professor, philos18 and under free; Seniors (55+): opher, linguist, anti-war activist and $10 advance, $15 at door; Adults: political irebrand Noam Chomsky. $15 advance, $20 at door. Website: $5-$9. Website: www.classiccinemas. www.chicagophilharmonic.org/ com. 630-968-0219. chicago-philharmonic-chamber-playBags Competition, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, ers-hinsdale-2.

Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Hinsdale Orchestra Performs with Main Street, Downers Grove. Every Beatles Brothers Singers in Westmonday night. Free. Website: www. mont, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Westmont ballydoylepub.com.

High School, Westmont, IL, 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont. Brahms’ FEB. 11 Fourth Symphony and a medley of Beatles hits. $22 adult, $20 senior, $5 Carmelite Carefree Village Open teens, children free. For information, House, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, visit www.westsubsymphony.org or Carmelite Carefree Village, 8419 call 630-887-7464.

Bailey Road, Darien. Will include a live Suzanne Petri, 6 p.m. Feb. 9, Madden performance by Kaleidoscope Eyes, a Theatre-North Central College, 171 E. Beatles acoustic tribute band, from 6 Chicago Avenue, Naperville, Suzanne to 8 p.m., the John Boda Duo and Mr. Petri has established herself as one of Bob’s Magic Show for the kids. Please the Windy City’s premier entertainers.

RSVP. For information, call 630-324$30-$35. Website: inearts.northcen5555 or visit www.ccliving.org. tralcollege.edu.

Karaoke Night, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Tailgaters DJ Jeff Overstreet, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W Boughton Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W Road, Bolingbrook. Free. Website: Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, Free. www.tailgatersgrill.com/events. 630Website: www.tailgatersgrill.com/ 679-1994. events. 630-679-1994.

Live Team Trivia, 8 p.m. Feb. 11, StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St., FEB. 10 Lemont. Prizes awarded to the top 3 teams. Free.

“Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?” 7:30

Open Mic, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle.

Every Tuesday. Hosted by Geoff Matson. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com. 630-505-0240.

Trivia Night, 9 p.m. Feb. 11, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Free. Website: www. ballydoylepub.com.

FEB. 12 Swing Dance Lessons & Open Dance, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Navarro’s of Naperville, 1601 Fairway Drive, Naperville.

Get dance lessons, and then practice what you learned with open dance until midnight. $7. Website: www. navarrosofnaperville.com.

Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Feb. 12, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville.

Free. Website: www.misskittyssaloon. com.

BrauerHouse Open Mic Nite, 8 p.m.

Feb. 12, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Nightly prizes for the best act. Every Wednesday night. Free. Website: www.brauerhouse.com. 630-495-2141.

Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Feb. 12, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Every Wednesday night. Free. Website: www.ballydoylepub.com/downers/ music-events.

Dj Mars, 9 p.m. Feb. 12, Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 N. York Road, Elmhurst. Free.

Website: www.itzssparekeys.com.

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Tangled Valentine Hearts, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainield Road, Darien.

Tangling is a form of doodling. Artist Christine Thornton will show you how to tangle and make a Tangled Valentine heart to give as a gift, or keep for yourself. For information, visit www. ippl.info.

The Vietnam War: A Soldier’s View, 10:45 a.m. Feb. 13, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, Through photos, videos, maps and discussion students will be introduced to the men and mission of the 3/21 Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade of the Americal (23rd) Infantry Division as they struggled to survive a one year tour of duty. $48. Website: www.ben.edu/CLL. The Psychology of Good and Evil, 10:45 a.m. Feb. 13, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Something bad has happened. Some people walk by, others get involved. Why? What is the most important factor in morale or value based behavior? This course will examine social, religious, and psychological factors that impact each of us and our society. $48. Website: www.ben.edu/CLL. “Beautifully,” 2:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Cattell Theatre-Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs.

A raw and unlinching look at the relationships of two sisters and the men who love them. Ticket $18-$20. Website: www.theatreofwesternsprings. com. 708-246-4043.

Flying For Hope - NFP Fundraiser & Silent Auction, 7 p.m. Feb. 13, Doubletree Hilton, 2111 Butterield Road, Downers Grove. All proceeds go to Flying For Hope. $40-$70. Website: www.lyingforhope.info.

Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, DJ’s Sports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., Westmont, Play to win a $25 or $10 gift card to DJ’s. Free. Website: www. djswestmont.com.

Kitty-oke, 8 p.m. Feb. 13, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, Every Thursday night. Free.

The Pete Ellman Big Band (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. Feb. 13, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Every Thursday from 8pm-10pm. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com. 630-5050240.

Bachata Thursdays, 8 p.m. Feb. 13, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour lesson with DJ Gaston, then show off your moves with open dancing. Free.

Website: www.estebansdiningdancing.com.

Open Mic Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem, Berwyn. Free. Website: www.

HarlemAvenueLounge.com. 708-4843610.

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Kip Winger & Enuff Znuff, 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 8, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, Kip will be doing an acoustical set, then Enuff Znuff will inish off the night. $15-$30. Website: www. tailgatersgrill.com. 630-679-1994.

DJ Derek, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 8, StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont, Free.

Website: www.stonehousepub.org/ events/2014-02. 630-257-1300.

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Arkush says defense still wins titles The NFL season is indeed a marathon rather than a sprint, but with the Seahawks’ 43-8 rout of the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII now in the books, another grueling season and race are over.

What did we learn, and where do we go from here? It seems to me the most emphatic lesson to take from 2013 is that, as entertaining and exciting as wide open offenses and NFL passing attacks can be, defense and ground games still win championships.

Can there be any doubt after Denver’s pathetic performance on the game’s biggest stage, and how thoroughly they dominated the Patriots in the AFC title game, that the three best teams in the NFL this year were Seattle, San Francisco and Carolina?

Could it be mere coincidence that those three clubs all finished in the bottom tier of NFL passing offenses, but were the three best defenses in the league and owned among the league’s best running games?

contend in the NFL with a big-time offense and an “adequate” defense.

I believe the Seahawks and Broncos Hub Arkush just proved that is not the case.

Another hot-button topic to come out of this Super Bowl is the question of whether or not the “cold weather” Is it also just a fluke that each of those Super Bowl worked and can work clubs possess one of the NFL’s brightest again in the future.

As lucky as the NFL owners got young quarterbacks, but that none of with the weather last week in New Russell Wilson, Colin Kaepernick or York and New Jersey, and as incrediCam Newton has done anything to sugbly lucky as they were on gameday, my gest they will be among the league’s top sense from Roger Goodell and the othpassers but all three can beat you with er powers that be is they know exactly their legs at almost any time? how lucky they got and they will be in To be clear, I suspect teams quarterbacked by Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, no great hurry to try it again.

Interestingly enough, the two Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees will cold-weather cities with open air stadiwin another Super Bowl or two before ums rumored to be preparing bids for they are all done. But not without a top defense and a stud running back or two. February 2018 are Denver and Seattle.

We’ll know more about this at the Bringing this closer to home, there is a theory that’s been espoused main- NFL owners meetings in the spring, but I’d put my money on New Orleans, ly by ill-informed media and fans, which also will be preparing a bid for but also by the occasional NFL coach 2018, while the “cold weather” quesor general manager, that teams can

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tion gets kicked down the road a bit.

What will the next big topic be for the NFL’s owners and fans? Keep your eyes on St. Louis and Los Angeles.

While it absolutely escapes me why the NFL owners are so determined to put a team back in L.A. when two have already failed and left, and the TV ratings in the market improve markedly when there is no club there, they are.

It was reported Jan. 29, the St. Louis Rams owner and billionaire real estate developer Stan Kroenke recently purchased 60 acres of land in the L.A. market, and it is no secret he continues to be frustrated by the refusal of the folks in St. Louis to update the stadium there or build a new one.

It could just be that Kroenke found a deal on land he couldn’t pass up.

Or it could be that he will petition the league this spring to allow him to finally build a stadium in L.A. and move the Rams back to L.A. Kroenke’s not saying, but it’s a story we’ll watch closely.

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were on stage with Goodell to present the award.

Tillman’s signature accomplishment off the field is the founding – along with his wife, Jacqueline – of the Cornerstone Foundation. Their goal is to support the families of children suffering from serious and sometimes fatal illnesses, as their daughter Tiana did, requiring a heart transplant at the age of 3 ½ months. The Tillmans raised more than $1 million and supported more than 300 families in the Chicago area.

The NFL presented Tillman’s other accomplishments in the following statement: “Tillman and his wife, Jackie, also contribute their time and resources to local, national and international organizations outside of the Cornerstone Foundation. The Tillmans have helped build a school in Cambodia, sponsored children through the Urban Promise program in Camden, New Jersey, and have purchased and donated over 700 tickets to Bears home games since

2008 through the Bears Home Team Hand-Off program. Tillman is also an avid supporter of our military, and has participated in a USO tour to Iraq, volunteered with the USO of Illinois on Thanksgiving to serve meals to local troops and provided soldiers with tickets to games at Soldier Field during the 2013 season.”

While the award was certainly the high point of Tillman’s career, it is unclear what the Bears interest is in resigning Tillman to continue to play cornerback in Chicago.

Tillman recently offered a promise to Bears fans that he will eventually retire as a Chicago Bear but also made it clear he is not ready to retire yet.

He indicated he is on very good terms with Phil Emery and Marc Trestman, but he really has no idea yet what their level of interest is in his returning.

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NEW YORK – While it remains unclear whether or not Charles “Peanut” Tillman, who is an unrestricted free agent, will return to the Chicago Bears in 2014, there is no question he will be forever linked with Bears all-time great Walter Payton.

Tillman was named the 2013 winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year Award Saturday night on the eve of Super Bowl XLVIII at a special awards ceremony in New York.

The award has been given annually to an NFL player who excels both on the field and off the field with his volunteerism and philanthropy.

Payton won the award in 1977 when it was the NFL Man Of The Year Award. It was then renamed in his honor after his passing in 1999.

Tillman was selected over fellow finalists Thomas Davis of the Carolina Panthers and Arizona’s Jay Feely.

Each season the 32 NFL teams

choose one nominee to represent their club and the three finalists and eventual winner from the 32 nominees are selected by a panel of judges, which includes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Payton’s widow Connie Payton, the previous year’s winner who this year was Matt Birk and a number of other retired players.

Each of the 32 nominees receives a donation of $1,000 in their names to the charity of their choice, and the winner gets an additional donation of $25,000.

In accepting the award, Tillman said “I’m grateful to be the recipient of such a prestigious award. Walter Payton’s legacy continues to be a beacon of service and giving, and I’m just trying to do my small part. I don’t think any of the finalists do what they do to get recognition, but we do it because we are passionate about helping others.”

The award has been given since 1970. Tillman joins Payton, Dave Duerson, Mike Singletary and Jim Flanigan as the only Bears to win it.

Walter’s children Brittney and Jarrett

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Lemont wrestlers Egan Berta (left) and Jake Kirkman drill during a recent practice. Berta, Kirkman and the Indians start the postseason Saturday at the Oak Forest regional.

Lemont wrestlers peaking as postseason arrives

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – With a younger and less deep Lemont wrestling team at his disposal this winter, coach John St. Clair was hoping for improvement throughout the season, first and foremost.

And as the state series gets set to kickoff this weekend, that is exactly what has transpired for the Indians.

“The kids are working harder now than when we first started,” St. Clair said. “We’ve cleaned up some technique stuff we needed to work on, and the kids are wrestling better now. Hopefully we’ve got

Regional wrestling What: IHSA Class 2A Oak Forest regional When: Saturday Where: 15201 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest

everybody peaking now at the end.”

Lemont is headed to the Class 2A Oak Forest regional with eight other teams. The host Bengals are the favorite to take the team crown, while fellow South Suburban Conference schools Hillcrest, Bremen and Tinley Park will also compete.

“Oak Forest is definitely the best team in our regional,” the coach said. “They are very good this year. We know that from seeing them in our dual, and being at the Palatine tournament with them and also our conference tournament.

“I think in our sectional, we are in the toughest regional.

You have the teams from our conference and then the three Rich schools [Rich Central, Rich East and Rich South], who we didn’t see during the year. And also St. Laurence, we saw them at Palatine, and we know that they are a tough team.”

The goal at the regional tournament is simple – move

on to the De La Salle sectional.

“We want as many kids to experience the sectional as possible,” St. Clair said. “For the older kids, we want to see their hard work of the past three, four years pay off. For the younger kids, we want them to get that experience so the next time [the postseason happens] it is not as much of a shock. We want to keep as many kids alive as possible.”

Leading the individual charge is Jimmy Brennan, who was a state qualifier as a freshman before missing most of last season with an injury.

He is coming off a conference title at 145 pounds and has 33 wins on the winter.

“He is really wrestling well right now,” St. Clair said.

“The last tournament before conference, he took second at Palatine, and he lost to a kid ranked in Class 3A. He is 21-0 in dual meets.”

Others who could make some noise include Ryan Glynn (120 pounds), Egan Berta (126), Adam Strube (132), Jake Kirkman (138), Jon Polk (152), Dimitri Giatras (160) and Rob Gasienica (220).

“I’ve been telling people all year that we don’t have a lot of experience, but they’ve bought in and they are getting after it,” St. Clair said. “There is nothing more we can ask of them.”

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Lemont’s cheerleading team celebrates its first place finish at the South Suburban Conference competition Jan. 25. The Indians finished second at the sectional on Sunday to earn a trip to this weekend’s state finals.

IHSA state competition last Friday in Bloomington, Lemont’s dance squad finished 23rd in Class 2A after posting a score of 77.58 in the preliminary round.

The top 10 teams from the prelims advanced to the final round Saturday.

Coached by Stephenie Campanile, the team included seniors Natalie Bort, Madeline Garvey, Kaila Korosec, Kristen Janociak, Katherine O’Connor, Rachel Yackley and Alexandra Ziogas; juniors Mary Dillenburg, Autumn Rita and Jessica Spinelli; sophomores Hannah Freese, Kayla Halter, Marisa MarCOMPETITIVE DANCE seille, Aurora Slivinski and Making its debut at in the Chloe Wojtowicz; and fresh-

Lemont Shamrocks football registering players for 2014 SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The Lemont Shamrocks youth football team is currently registering players for the 2014 season.

The Shamrocks’ program, which is for second and third graders, provides a safe, fun and positive team environment that emphasizes football fundamentals, discipline and sportsmanship to develop skills and love of the game.

All Shamrocks coaches are American Sports Education Program (ASEP) certified and Virtus (Protecting God’s Children) Trained, and attend training clinics conducted by Chicago-area high school foot-

ball coaches, including Lemont High School, Providence, Mt. Carmel, St. Rita and Brother Rice.

The registration fee is $225 and includes a helmet, shoulder pads, game jersey, game pants, socks and practice jersey.

Players will need to provide their own white practice pants, thigh, knee and hip/ tailbone pads, cleats, cup and mouth guards.

The Shamrocks compete in the St. Raphael Football League based in Naperville.

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man Natalie McCastland.

GIRLS BOWLING Lemont captured the Eisenhower Invitational title Monday behind the second-place individual performance of Kyra Udziela. The Indians compiled a team score of 2,625.

Udziela finished with a three-game series score of 607.

Kyla Owens was right behind in third place with a 605 and Alex Wyatt placed 16th (534).

Lemont won the South Suburban Blue title on Saturday with a total of 5,109 pins. Udziela won the individual championship with a score of 1,246.

Brooke Gabor finished 13th and Owens was 18th.

Lemont’s Carly Motto drives toward the hoop during Tuesday’s home game against Bremen. The Indians won 49-33 for their second victory in a row.

Lemont splits two games SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The Lemont girls basketball team improved to 12-11 on the winter with a 49-33 victory against Bremen Tuesday in a South Suburban Blue matchup.

Marissa Dyer scored 14 points to top the Indians, who upped their mark to 6-5 in the league.

Last Friday, the Indians dropped a 52-25 decision to Oak Forest after the team’s Jan. 28 nonconference affair with Downers Grove North was canceled.

Lemont will close out the regular season Tuesday with a home game against Tinley Park.

BOYS BASKETBALL Lemont slipped to one game below the .500 mark at 9-10 after dropping a 60-51 decision to Oak Forest on Jan. 30.

The Indians were led by the 20 points and five rebounds of senior guard Mike Wisz.

Luis Marquez added eight points, seven rebounds and three assists.

The squad was scheduled to compete at the East Aurora Hoopfest on Saturday, but that event was canceled because of the weather.

Lemont returns to the court Friday when it travels to take on Bremen.

Lots to like about Lituanica tourney finishes

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Lemont’s Lituanica sixth grade travel basketball team picks up a pair of tournament wins.

After winning the Walker Athletics’ Holidays on the Hardwood tournament on Dec. 14 and 15, Lituanica captured top honors at the Bolingbrook Magic Tournament played Jan. 25 and 26, where team members (front row, from left) Everett Vivian, Payton Mollo, Aidan Gedville, Aleks Timotijevic, (back row) coach Mike Gedville, Julian Gatewood, Niko Ivosevic, Anthony Fornero, Kyrell Daniel, Lael Lake and Edgaras Zilys celebrated their title.

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The Lemont cheerleading squad is on its way back to the IHSA state finals after finishing second in the medium team division at Saturday’s Riverside Brookfield sectional. The Indians earned a score of 86.77, which put them behind only champion Oak Forest (87.30).

Lemont’s program has won state trophies in eight consecutive seasons, including three state championships in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The state preliminaries begin at 9:15 a.m. Friday with the state finals scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.

Led by coach Dave Erlenbaugh, the team is made up of seniors Madison Detres, Emily Durham, Gianna Letizia, Miranda Neumann, Rebecca Peraino, Kelsey Tate, Gianna Turek and Danielle Wohead; juniors Alyssa Bakovich, Easton Kral, Reann Kwasneski, Elly Lambert, Nicole Markley, Stephanie Markley, Kayly Norris, Samantha Palumbo, Jenna Polk and Samantha Walus; sophomores Erin Cliff and Katelyn Papierski; and freshman Caitlyn Henry.

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Contact the LemontArea Chamber of Commerce at 630-257-5997 or visit www.lemontchamber.com for information or online payment.

Paid reservations must be received by February 27, 2014.

Entrees for St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Village of Lemont is currently seeking entries for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade held on March 8 at 1 p.m. Families, Lemont organizations and local businesses are invited to march or enter a float or vehicle in the parade. The lineup will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Safety Village, 55 Stephen Street. The parade route is south on Stephen Street then west on Main Street to the V.F.W. Hall, 15780 New Avenue. Following the parade there will be Irish dancing, musical entertainment and refreshments at the V.F.W. Hall. There’s plenty of free parking at the Metra lot. For additional information or to register to be in the parade, please call 630-243-2700.

The deadline to turn in nomination letters for the St. Patrick’s Day queen is today, Friday, February 7, at 5:00 p.m. to the Village Hall.

Online Utility Payment 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. This will open an account login page where you can begin your payment process. We thank you for your patience during this implementation period. If you have any questions, please call 630-257-1550.

Online FOIA Center Winter Parking Reminder 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 the 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.

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

The Village of Lemont has implemented an Online FOIA Center in which FOIA requests can be submitted through the Village website. There are several advantages in utilizing our Online FOIA Center. First off, your request will automatically be sent to the appropriate FOIA officer based on the selected category.

You will also receive a confirmation of the receipt of your FOIA. In addition, you are able to track the status of your request and communicate with the respective FOIA officer. The Online FOIA Center houses an archive of past FOIA requests and responses since its implementation of February 1, 2014. We encourage you to utilize our Online FOIA Center at www.lemont.il.us/foiacenter.

Written FOIA requests can also be mailed to the Village Hall, faxed to 630-243-0958, or hand delivered. Requests specifically for police documents can be mailed or dropped off directly to the Police Department, or faxed to 630-257-5087.

Mayor Brian K. Reaves Village Clerk Charlene Smollen Village Administrator George J. Schafer

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