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Using the force Katy Wenger (left) teaches choreography for a light saber duel during Little Mountain Community Theatre’s Super Hero Camp last week at Lemont High School’s Performing Arts Center. The weeklong theater camp for people with special needs included stunt demonstrations, flight training, light saber duels, comic book creation, costumes, makeup and a visit from local law enforcement agencies.

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LEMONT – Despite heavy rains that canceled other Chicago area festivals, Lemont went ahead with its annual Heritage Fest on Saturday.

In the end, the event lasted from 4 to 9 p.m. before organizers shut it down because of thunderstorms.

Village Marketing Coordinator Donna Pecina said attendance was down because of the weather, but attendees were having a good time.

“We had a lot of kids out there,” she said. “The kids that were there enjoyed everything that was there.”

Pecina said organizers thought there would be enough of a gap in the storms to be able to have the whole festival.

She said they also considered the event could not be rescheduled and, without Keepataw Days this year, Heritage Fest is the only summer festival Lemont would have.

Pecina said she was happy that all the children’s attractions were able to happen before the festival stopped but was disappointed local band Timing’s Everything did not get to perform.

For those who want to catch the band, they will be playing at SS. Cyril and Methodius’ block party Friday night.

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Longtime Lemont Township Police welcome fresh faces to patrol Administrator Hoinacki dies

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LEMONT – Two new officers have joined the Lemont Police Department after graduating from the Illinois State Police Academy.

Patricia Sheridan, 24, and Ryan Killian, 25, are working as patrol officers, learning the people and streets of Lemont.

Sheridan is from Chicago but said she was looking for a job in the suburbs.

“It’s a different atmosphere,” she said. “They’re a little bit smaller. You can know everybody you are working with.”

Sheridan said she became a police officer because she was looking for a career where she could interact with the public, as opposed to an office job.

Killian, from Joliet, said he has always known he wanted to go into law enforcement.

His father works for the Joliet Police Department, his mother is a dispatcher for the Lincolnway Public Safety Communications Center and his grandfather was an Illinois State Trooper.

Though Killian said he never wavered from that career path, it was still a long process to get his first job.

“Law enforcement right now is a very competitive field to get into,” he said. “It’s a lot

harder to get a quality law enforcement job.”

He said Lemont was one of his top choices, partially from meeting Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy at a golf outing.

“It kind of gave me a good feeling about the department,” he said. “He seemed like a good guy.”

Both Sheridan and Killian said the academy helped prepare them for their new job.

“The academy was a pretty tough lifestyle,” Sheridan said.

“It was a tough learning experience. It was definitely something worth going through.”

Despite his family background in law enforcement, Killian said the academy was where he realized more about the dangers of being a police officer. He said his father also warned him about some of the difficult parts of being a police officer but convinced him that the good parts outweigh them.

“The one thing he kept telling me is that it’s a very rewarding career,” he said.

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LEMONT – Pat Crean was hired as District 113A’s director of operations after being approved by the board of education Wednesday.

Crean will start working on Friday. He replaces Pam Mazurek, who retired at the end of June.

According to a school news release, Crean most recently worked as supervisor of building and grounds for Dolton School District 149.

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Henrikson said Hoinacki worked until June 20, despite the pain she was dealing with because of the cancer.

“It was just like, if she wasn’t here, she was letting residents down,” she said. “It’s a very rare thing that somebody would put the residents and the township before herself.”

Rosendahl said the best way to honor Hoinacki is for the staff carry forward with its work just as she would have.

“She gave the community and the people she’s worked for and with many years of loyal and dedicated service, and that will never be matched,” he said.

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“She was 23 years on the job and very dedicated,” Lemont Township Facilities Director Kathy Henrikson said. Nancy “She was very Hoinacki dedicated to her family, to her children and grandchildren and her job.”

Lemont Township Supervisor Steven Rosendahl said while elected officials like him come and go, Hoinacki has been the constant for the township.

“You can’t replace somebody like Nancy,” he said. “For 23 years, she’s served the com-

LEMONT – Nancy Hoinacki, a lifelong Lemont resident and the Lemont Township administrator, died July 10 after a six-year battle with cancer.

Hoinacki, 64, worked with the township for 23 years.

As the administrator, she was responsible for running day-to-day operations of the township office, maintaining facilities and working with elected officials.

Those who worked with her described her as someone with unmatched dedication for her job.

Lemont Police Officers Ryan Killian and Patricia Sheridan will be sworn in during the July 28 meeting of the Lemont Village Board.

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Bethany’s church council chairwoman Sandy Doebert said Salmon was approved by a call committee, the church council and the Bethany congregation before she was named the new pastor.

“When you meet her, there is no way not to experience the joy of faith,” Doebert said.

She said Salmon also has experience working as a parttime minister with a church that wants to grow. Doebert said the 142-year-old church

“I’ve been very warmly received, cared for and loved already,” she said. “I’m in awe of them.”

Doebert said the welcoming nature is one of the strengths

of the church.

“Even as someone such as myself who did not grow up in Lemont, I’ve found I have been welcomed as a family member,” she said.

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Bethany Lutheran Church was founded in 1872 by a group of Swedish immigrants.

Its current building at 500 Lemont St. was built in 1895.

It was not until 1937 that the church held all of its services in English.

would like to grow enough to have a full-time pastor.

Salmon said the key to growth is nurturing a vibrant faith community. She is in the process of learning more about the community, which includes moving to Lemont with her husband and two children.

She said she enjoys the peace and quiet of Lemont compared to living in Chicago.

The feel of the town is comparable to her hometown of Dixon.

Making house visits and frequenting places in town, she has gotten to know some of the people of Lemont. For instance, she says she goes to the Starbucks at least once a week.

“Now, I can go and bump into somebody I know by name, and that’s a good feeling,” she said.

Most of all, she is getting to know the people of her congregation.

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LEMONT – Two years ago, Tracy Rathbun shaved her hair to raise money for an American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in Lockport.

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Rathbun’s team participated in the Lemont’s Relay for Life this year after it merged with the Lockport event. Rathbun, a Joliet resident who works at the Lemont Citgo Refinery, is a cancer survivor.

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LEMONT – Bethany Lutheran Church in Lemont is under the leadership of new part-time pastor Elaina Salmon.

Salmon began her ministry May 1 and was officially installed last Elaina Sunday.

Salmon She previously served as pastor for the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Muncie, Ind., and moved to the Chicago area last fall after her husband took a new job. She was looking for a new church to work with and said she was excited when she saw the paperwork for Bethany.

“I saw a strong foundation to build upon,” she said.

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

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Maria Szaflarski, 43, of 47 • Rogelio Luciano, 34, of 600 N. Dineff Road, Lemont, was Hickory St., Joliet, was charged charged at 9:35 p.m. July 8 with at 12:26 a.m. July 12 with driving leaving the scene of an accident, while license suspended and failure to give information after failure to dim headlights after a striking property, failure to retraffic stop in the 12600 block of duce speed to avoid an accident Archer Avenue. and improper lane use after an • Lawrence DeVries, 45, of incident at Archer Avenue and 1100 Hummingbird Circle, Joliet, Steepleview Drive. was charged at 9:10 p.m. July 12 with driving while license License violations suspended and improper display • Allan Del Rio-Ruedas, 23, of of registration after a traffic stop 3117 S. 54th Ave., Cicero, was in the 200 block of State Street.

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Outdoor dining available Church to host party today Veterans are needed for Talcott Ave. businesses with Hawaiian theme for Lemont art exhibit LEMONT – The Lemont Village Board approved special use for outdoor dining and drinking for the area from 427-443 Talcott Ave. during its Monday meeting.

Businesses within this area will have to individually apply for outdoor dining/sidewalk cafe licenses that include a plan on how to contain any outdoor drinking.

Businesses in that area that serve food and drink are Bottles and the coming Pollyanna Brewing Co.

LEMONT – SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, 608 Sobieski St., Lemont, will have Hawaiian dancers and island food for its annual block party from 6:30 to 11 p.m. today.

Entertainment for children and teens includes a petting zoo, pony rides, jumpee, bounce house and mobile video game arcade.

The Lemont rock band Timing’s Everything will perform later in the evening.

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This year’s donor was supposed to be Rathbun’s mother, but she could not make it to the Relay event. The fact Rylee Tracy Rathbun’s 20-person stepped up to donate 10 to 12 Relay for Life team had a inches of her hair was a sursuperhero theme. They were prise to Rathbun. called “Wonder Friends – Unit“[Rylee] was very excited ed Against Cancer,” and each about it,” she said. “She called member wore a cape. Citgo, me. She said, ‘Aunt Tracy, Rathbun’s employer, was the guess what? I cut my hair. Can team’s sponsor. you pick up my hair and donate it?’”

Rathbun said she thought of your body,” she said. “You don’t get to decide whether when she shaved her hair it would have an effect on her you go bald or not.”

By shaving her hair, she younger family members.

She said Rylee’s donation said she was taking control of the decision and proving to affirms her thought and still herself she could emotionally makes her tear up just thinking about it. handle it.

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She was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in November 2008.

“The doctor told me had I not had surgery when I did, I would not have lived through Christmas that year,” she said.

Although she did not lose her hair during the treatments, Rathbun said the possibility of losing her hair was another example of how helpless the cancer made her feel.

“When you have cancer, you are no longer in control

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LEMONT – The Lemont Artists Guild is sponsoring a Veterans Art Show, to be held Sept. 5 to Oct. 17 at the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St. U.S. veterans are asked to submit two-dimensional artwork in painting, drawing, print-making, photography, collage or other work that applies. Artwork should be appropriate for all ages.

If interested, contact William Brisick at 815-725-5297 or wmfbrisick@yahoo.com.

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Will County Board Speaker Herb Brooks Jr. (left) and board member Mike Fricilone (right), who represents District 7, peer down an aisle of archives Tuesday while listening to Mike Thompson (center) during a tour of the Nicholson Street Facility in Joliet.

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they opt to file tax returns or pay their bills online. The county is required by law to maintain certain documents on paper.

Thompson said he and his staff reorganized this spring, with plans to install additional shelving. Thousands of financial records have been moved in recent years to the Court Annex Building on Ottawa Street. A storage facility in Rantoul, which the county rents for an affordable $2,400 a year, is being used to store certain traffic cases filed prior to 1997.

But those solutions won’t be enough, he said. A number of county offices are in line to temporarily move into the recently acquired First Midwest Bank building, 50 W. Jefferson St., as part of the county’s overall plan to consolidate offices and construct a new courthouse downtown. Other departments are moving to the former Social Security Administration building downtown.

Those relocations mean more documents will likely have to be stored at the Nicholson street facility, he said.

“They’re getting ready to move,” Thompson said. “So all these people are finding themselves in smaller and smaller spaces. We’re doing our best to take in what they don’t probably have the room for.”

The department already maintains between 10,000 and 11,000 boxes, an estimate that doesn’t include the thousands of documents held there by the circuit clerk’s office or court reporters, Thompson said.

The warehouse also houses unwanted surplus, voting equipment and used ballots.

Thompson said he expects the department will need an additional 10,000 square feet within the next decade. Records are kept on a retention schedule, depending on the document type, and his staff takes an

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Nick Palmer, chief of staff for the county executive office, said the board will need to keep the facility in mind when shaping the budget and the county’s five-year capital im-

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Will County’s paper trail grows with each court case, each marriage and divorce, and each home foreclosure.

And it all has to go somewhere.

The county’s Records Management Department, headquartered at a warehouse on Nicholson Street, is required by law to maintain paper originals of certain documents – some of which date back to the 1800s. While some documents must be kept forever, others can eventually be shredded, or preserved on microfilm.

The county is running out of room, Mike Thompson, director for the county’s Records Management Department, explained to a handful of county officials during a tour of the facility Tuesday.

Thompson led the group through the facility’s various archive rooms, including “The Vault,” a two-story area with shelves that snake all about in a neat marching order. Inside, boxes line the shelves, filled with documents from various county departments that no longer have the space to keep them on-site.

“We are about to put in the last expansion in and then that’s the end of this vault,” Thompson explained to county officials. “If you see open space, don’t assume it’s open space because we have not received most of the departments’ records for this year.”

County board members from the Capital Improvements Committee were briefed about the facility’s space issues, as well as the records staff’s space-saving efforts over the last couple of years.

Records departments have more responsibility than ever before, Thompson said, with state and local governments continually classifying more documents as records that must be archived.

The department doesn’t have the option of going completely paperless, he said, like people sometimes do when

provements plan in the coming months.

“It may not be the sexy stuff, but we’ve got to have somewhere to store documents,” Palmer said.

Climate control improvements for the facility also is under consideration, he said.

The Records Management Department will be among several that will meet in the coming months with Wight & Company, the courthouse design team hired earlier this year, to go over each department’s space and technology needs with the creation of a new courthouse.

Palmer said while acquiring another facility for storage isn’t out of the question, it’s not ideal.

Board Member Denise Winfrey, who chairs the Capital Improvements committee, said she’s open to space-saving ideas, noting something will have to be done within the next few years with the county’s growing population.

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Thank you for warm welcome to D-113A I am honored to have been selected as the Superintendent of Schools for Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A. Teaching and learning have always been a great passion for me. I earned my doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, my master’s from Concordia University, and my bachelor’s from Eastern Illinois University.

Most recently, I have COMMUNITY served as the Superintendent VOICE of Schools in Forest Ridge Courtney School District 142. During Orzel my eight years in Forest Ridge, I worked as a middle school principal and then became the Superintendent. Prior to that, I served as a middle school assistant principal at Gower Middle School and have also taught high school English, speech and drama and middle school language arts and reading.

During the time that I engaged in the interview process in Lemont, it became evident to me we have active community members and parents, a dedicated staff and a supportive Board of Education and administration.

Open, honest and transparent communication is the cornerstone of creating strong and healthy partnerships. The Board of Education and I are committed to working collaboratively on behalf of the community. As a result, there are several key focus areas as we begin our journey which include reviewing the district’s strategic plan, strengthening community partnerships and developing a district communications’ plan.

We know our work is important, and we are committed to providing consistent communications to our community as we work diligently to create a welcoming, safe, positive and academically challenging atmosphere for all children of District 113A. On a personal note, my husband and I have two children – Nolan, 5, and Elle, nine months. We enjoy bringing our children to community events, and I look forward to you meeting them. In my time away from the district, I serve as President of the Lincoln-Way Special Education District 843 Parent Advisory Council and teach university courses to aspiring principals.

We have an exciting journey ahead of us in District 113A. Our work will continue to respect the district’s history and traditions, yet we will strengthen our partnerships and communications with community stakeholders, parents, staff and students to move the district forward in every area as well.

Thank you for the warm welcome as I transitioned into my new position. I am extremely grateful to be able to serve the Lemont community.

Courtney Orzel is Superintendent of Schools at District 113A.

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Patricia Sheridan (left) and Ryan Killian join the Lemont Police Department after graduating from the Illinois State Police Academy this month.

A big welcome to Lemont’s two newest law enforcement officers, Patricia Sheridan and Ryan Killian, who will be working as patrol officers. If you see them around sometime, welcome them to the community. Just make sure you do so within the law!

We wish the talented actors over at the Little Mountain Community Theatre the best of luck as they debut their first big production – “The Wizard of Oz” – tonight at the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center. More than 45 actors of all ages – along with two dogs – will take part in the shows tonight, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at www. littlemountaintheatre.org.

STREET TALK Q: If you could play a life-size version of any board game, what game would you play?

“Monopoly. It’s just a fun game.”

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“Wizarding chess, just like in ‘Harry Potter.’”

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“Monopoly. That’s a game we enjoy as a family.”

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and then walk to his office. What good is a beautiful campus when morale stinks because of this man? The man is single handedly wrecking the college!

Keep your child safe.

Village Manager Ron Searl Whole Foods can’t get here fast enough arrest is concerning

Dog owners need to respect their neighbors Seriously, what is with the newcomers in Downers Grove? Are they coming in and building such big homes that their dogs cant go to the bathroom in their own yards and they need to walk them and let them pee on their neighbors’ flowers? Pretty disgusting.

Fed up with College of DuPage president Its about time someone stood up to College of DuPage President Robert Breuder. All he wants is money and to make a name for himself (he has but not the name he wants). The board members are afraid of him, why else would they allow this garbage? The man is money hungry without any consideration for students, staff or faculty. That is clear after installing hundreds of pay to park spots. Breuder’s parking spot should be out in the far west corner of the campus

Since Dominick’s closed its doors Dec. 28, the entire southwest corner of Elmhurst has been a food desert – there’s no place to pick up edibles, necessities or staples. There are many seniors who walked to the store, who don’t have cars. Depending on friends every week depletes the number of friends you have.

Word is Whole Foods won’t open until 2015. How patient can we be? It’s been and continues to be a terrible disservice despite the high taxes that we pay. This just isn’t fair.

Westmont street fair puts residents in danger In Westmont, they have a car show that’s every Thursday night for three months for pretty much the whole summer.

And what is very annoying, and something I don’t think is a very good idea at all is the way they close off Cass Avenue, all the way from Burlington to Chicago Avenue. This endangers the families that live on Linden and the other side streets. How about you keep Cass Avenue open, let traffic flow through, and maybe people will stop and spend some money. Do not block a main thoroughfare like Cass Avenue.

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Breuder should be removed from office I think DuPage College President Robert Breuder should be removed from office. He’s lost $20 million in funding for COD, which is a wonderful institution.

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I’d like to comment on the recent driving under the influence arrest of Westmont Village Manager Ron Searl. I’m extremely concerned with the example the village is setting for our children, the community and our reputation. Our fire chief was arrested and fired about two years ago for a DUI. And now this happens to our village manager, who sets a precedent and whose the behavior should be impeccable, and who is an example for the Village of Westmont. I’m really wondering how this case is going to be handled going forward due to his position and how the other employees’ cases have been dealt with.

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COMMUNITY VOICE Carrie Dellamano among others on various programming and joint marketing initiatives.

The Lemont Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to help improve, provide and expand the Park District’s parks, programs and facilities and resources to improve the quality of life for community residents.

The Foundation board is comprised of area residents whom volunteer their time to passionately carryout the purpose of the group. From the Independence Day Beer Garden fundraiser, to the annual “FORE The Community” Golf Outing, the Park Foundation works diligently to raise funds for the Helping

Hand Award program that enables many local families to experience programs such as preschool in which they would not have been able to afford.

Save the date – this year’s golf outing will take place Sept. 18 at Gleneagles Country Club.

Please visit www.lemontparkdistrict.org for registration and sponsorship information. We are looking forward to the continued generosity of our community businesses, residents, CORE Members and our district’s vendors for support. Thank you so much to the Foundation and all the community supporters.

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From the chamber’s new Home and Business Decorating contest to Lemont Park District’s Fall Fest to the Village’s annual Halloween Hoedown, Lemontster Days is sure to be a hit. See your Fall Memory Maker for all the details in Lemont mailboxes at the end of August!

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The Lemont Park District adopted an updated Strategic Plan in the summer of 2013 with great refocus on implementing the district VALUES in all operations.

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By RYAN TERRELL rterrell@shawmedia.com WOODRIDGE – Suddenly barren and unfamiliar, Charlie Ide looked over the land that supported his family for six decades, the noise of construction equipment rumbling in the background.

The view of his Ide Christmas Tree Farm had changed overnight – literally – as 37,000 trees once destined for warm homes had been pulled and moved off site.

It was a sad and startling sight but one that served as an important reminder for Ide, showing with time comes change, and inevitable change should be embraced, not denied.

“It’s hard for us,” Ide said.

“I’ve been doing this since I was in sixth grade when I started mowing the land. It’s going to be a whole different way of life for me.”

Months of paperwork and negotiations came to an end

last week when the Ide family finalized an agreement to sell the 55-acre farm to Pulte Homes, a well-known residential developer with a strong reputation. The family had to sell the property to “pay off an enormous inheritance tax,” Ide said.

“We wanted a developer that did things the right way,” Ide said. “And I can’t believe how much [Pulte] has bent over backwards for us and the people of Woodridge.

“They’re going to do a lot of good things here.”

Ide was surprised to find how quickly Pulte broke ground on the property – construction equipment cleared the property of its overgrown oak, pine and spruce trees in just a day’s work last week.

The family had finalized the sales agreement just days earlier, Ide said. Yet, proof the property wouldn’t sit idle served as validation the family had chosen correctly from a long list of eager developers.

In addition to building 149 upscale houses – five home models will range from 2,292 to 3,307 square feet with an average price of $400,000 to $500,000 – Pulte will build an 8-acre community park in the subdivision paying homage to the Ide family with various features, some educational.

The park also will include a memorial to Charlie’s late parents, Charles and Juliet, who operated the tree farm for more than 50 years. Charles passed away in 2012 and Juliet this May. Pulte will preserve 1 acre of trees pulled from the property, but the bulk of them have been removed and will be mulched off site.

Charlie Ide explained why the trees were not salvageable.

He said the roots of the trees, left over from last Christmas season, had not been pruned.

“It makes it very unsuitable for digging them up and transplanting them. Plus to transplant a tree at this time of

the year is bad news,” Ide said, adding the family is happy with the amount of trees Pulte will preserve.

Charlie Ide and his wife, Janet, will retain their home on the edge of the property. As for their next venture, Charlie Ide said he intends to regroup for awhile before figuring out what’s next.

Community support from longtime customers has been uplifting for his family, he said.

“To look out my house one morning and see all green and then the next day it’s all gone is hard, but we have an enormous amount of people that are emailing us, people who said they had been coming out to the farm for 25 or 35 years, telling us how much they will miss us,” he said.

“It really meant a great deal to a lot of people who came out here for their family outings.

They came, picked a tree, put it in their house and made traditions.”

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A tractor works in the distance July 10 on the former Ide Tree Farm property where Pulte homes is building a 149-lot subdivision.

Martin J. Daley was born in Hartford, CT. where he developed a skill at playing trumpet in grade and high school. From there, he enrolled at Notre Dame where he received a B.S and M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. While at Notre Dame he extended his musical interest and expertise by playing trumpet and baritone horn in the Concert and Marching Bands.

Marty and Kathleen McComb from South Bend married, had their first daughter, Shannon, and moved to Angola, IN where he taught Engineering at Tri-State University (Triune).Subsequently, they moved back to CT. where a second daughter, Erin, was born. He worked in various engineering positions until deciding to study and work in Data Processing. He worked for Aetna Life & Casualty for 15 years, then for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of IL and Heller Financial as a systems analyst.

He spent his life dedicated to music whether playing, listening to his extensive record collection or singing with his fine, bass voice, even playing the part of an old man in the opera GianniSchichi. He was an active participant in the Hartford Chorale, the Apollo Chorus and the Tower Chorale where he sang many of the major choral works. He also sang in choirs in CT and at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago and, at St. John of the Cross for over 10 years.

Marty was also known to be a better than average bridge player with an excellent sense of humor and a joie de vivre. He loved cars, especially his 1969 Jaguar XKE and his recent obsession, a 2013 Mustang and he loved vacationing at Cape Cod with his family each summer. Friendly to everyone, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. His is survived by his wife, Kathleen McComb Daley, his daughter, Shannon Daley Martinez and her spouse, Rafael Martinez of Bayonne, NJ and his daughter, Erin Philleo and her spouse, Peter Philleo of Wisconsin and Florida. He also has three grandchildren: Rafael, Isabelle and Genevieve Martinez of Bayonne, NJ. Funeral Mass was held Friday, July 19, 2014, at St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs.

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VCA Animal Hospital to open in new facility

By HANNAH PROKOP hprokop@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK – The VCA Animal Hospital in Bolingbrook is closing its doors this winter to open a new facility almost twice the size of the current facility.

Hospital manager Lynn King said the hospital has been at its current location, 570 Concord Lane in Bolingbrook, for about 30 years. The new facility, opening at 475 N. Bolingbrook Drive in a former Blockbuster Video storefront, will be roughly 7,700 square feet.

“Everything’s going to be a better design, so we’re really excited about that,” King said.

Some features of the new space include a double surgery site, larger boarding area, doggy day care room, grooming area, outside exercise room and specific dog and cat waiting areas, King said.

King said the main reason why they are moving is because their current building

The hospital recently hired a new medical director, Dr. Jennifer Tanner.

“We’ll be able to do more extensive types of surgery because of her skills,” King said.

The hospital also is planning on hiring an exotic doctor for their new location and designing a room to cater to exotic pets, King said.

Services the hospital provides mostly are for small pets like dogs and cats and include wellness and sick pet visits, soft tissue surgeries, boarding, day care and grooming, King said. She added they are planing on bringing puppy behavior classes to the new location as well.

The community will be invited to a grand opening of the new hospital sometime this Ryan Terrell - rterrell@shawmedia.com winter, King said. She is not VCA Animal Hospital will move from 570 Concord Lane in Bolingbrook to a new facility at 475 N. Bolingbrook sure of the exact closing date of the old location and opening Drive in a former Blockbuster Video storefront. date of the new location, but the is outdated. clients because we do practice 23 people and is planning on hospital’s Facebook page will “We want a facility that’s high-quality medicine,” King bringing in additional staff provide updated information.

King said she believes VCA going to be state of the art – said. members once they move to something that’s newer for our The hospital has a staff of their new location, King said. will sell the old building.

Area couple takes over nearby independent book store

By DANNY CIAMPRONE editorial@mysuburbanlife.com BOLINGBROOK – Sitting on a stool near the front register among 7,000 square feet of merchandise, Paul Garrison surrounds himself with boxes of unsorted books ranging in genre.

“It really is a labor love,” Garrison said as he stacked the books into designated categories.

He and his wife, Robyn, of Bolingbrook, are the new owners of Frugal Muse in Darien, an independently owned bookstore offering new and gently used books, music, movies, video games and children’s merchandise.

Garrison said the store will continue to be about reciprocity – exchanging patrons’ old or unwanted items for credit,

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which can be put towards anything in the store.

“If we can’t use it ourselves at least we still try to recycle it,” he said. “We try not to throw stuff out unless it’s damaged, and that makes me feel really good.”

Frugal Muse will also continue to offer $1 books on its “bargain wall,” as well as a section full of children’s material, Garrison said. Additionally, if staff cannot find a specific title, they are willing to order and sell it at a discounted price.

Along with the retail end of Frugal Muse, the store also will host an open mic night every third Wednesday of the month, along with book signings, kids’ events and eventually a local book club.

Garrison has been working at the store for 12 years – 11 of which he has been general manager – but as of June 1, he purchased the store from the previous owners, something he said he has wanted to do for years.

“Even though everybody loved the fact that we’re inde-

pendent book store, now it’s truly locally owned,” he said.

Robyn said she recently quit her old job to go into the store with Paul, who approached her with the idea, which she “fully” supported.

“I just wanted to make sure he knew what he was doing,” she said, laughing. “I didn’t need much convincing because I had confidence in him.”

Paul said the store still will have good relations with the other Frugal Muse in Madison, Wis., which the previous owners still operate.

For the Garrisons, the notion of being surrounded by books, movies and music all day was an opportunity they could not pass. While the bibliophiles are enthused to become small business owners, they are equally excited to

mingle with the shoppers dedicated to local and independent stores.

In an age where brick and mortar book stores are getting pushed out by e-books, Kindles and online retail, Garrison said he doesn’t want to see these stores disappear.

“A store like this is never going to be a cash cow,” he said. “As long as it keeps a roof over our head, I like the fact we can employ some other people, as well and help with local jobs.”

The Garrisons will celebrate their new ownership with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m.

July 25. The grand opening will coincide with the Girls’ Night Out event featuring several specials from stores in the complex, free wine tasting, rub on tattoos and food sampling.

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DEBUT SHOW IN ‘OZ’ WHERE: Lemont High School, 800 Porter St., Lemont WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20 COST & INFO: $15 for adults for reserved seating, $12 for seniors and students; www.littlemountaintheatre.org, 630-418-2353 ABOUT: Little Mountain Community Theatre follows the yellow brick road to stage “The Wizard of Oz” with an all-ages cast as its first mainstage production. The show is set in the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at Lemont High School.

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WHERE: Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 19 COST & INFO: $20 residents, $30 nonresidents; register at www.dgparks.org; 630-963-1309 ABOUT: Join Downers Grove Museum staff as they take guests to view Sears homes and historic sites on a Catalog Homes Tour. The two-hour, narrated bus trip will travel throughout Downers Grove, and will begin and end at the museum annex. The event, open to ages 12 and older, will be repeated Saturday, Aug. 16.

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WHERE: Forest preserves in Naperville and Warrenville WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, to 1 p.m.

Sunday, July 20 COST & INFO: $50 for ages 14 and older; register at 630-933-7248; www.dupageforest.org ABOUT: An overnight program of kayaking, camping and nature exploration along the West Branch of the DuPage River highlights a “Weekend River Trip.”

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WHERE: Ty Warner Gazebo, Blackhawk and Plaza drives, Westmont WHEN: 8:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 18 COST & INFO: Free screening; 630-963-5252, www.westmontparks.org ABOUT: Chill out under the stars while enjoying the company of Gru and his minions, when the Westmont Park District shows “Despicable Me 2” in the Movies in the Park series.

Films are screened at the Ty Warner Park gazebo, and guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Edibles also will be available for purchase at the concession stand. The movie is free, and no registration is required.

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WHERE: Tobias Music, 5013 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 19, preceded by 4 p.m. workshop COST & INFO: $20 for concert, $25 for blues workshop; early reservations suggested at 630-960-2455, www. tobiasmusic.com; www.scottainslie. com ABOUT: Scott Ainslie will be featured in a showcase concert, preceded by a blues guitar workshop he’ll lead that afternoon. “Scott is an extremely talented blues guitarist and historian,” said concert organizers. Because of a Nashville music convention, the Tobias Music shop will not have regular hours July 17 to 19.

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Blackberry Market also an appealing eatery GLEN ELLYN – With its organic, down-to-earth ambiance, Blackberry Market provides a relaxing and satisfying dining experience.

Upon entering the restaurant in downtown Glen Ellyn, guests are greeted by a quaint market area to the left, and a walk-up coffee and bakery counter on the right. My nose immediately pulled me in the direction of the main counter, where I found an array of enticing dishes such as balsamic pasta salad, zucchini-orzo and chipotle sweet potatoes.

Not knowing where to start, my companion and I took a step back, allowing ourselves to take in the display case offerings along with the menu hanging from the ceiling.

My fellow diner chose to do the mix-and-match order, selecting half a turkey, apple and Gouda sandwich paired with half of the Italian Chop Chop Salad.

The sandwich – served exactly how it sounds – was dressed with a sweet cranberry spread providing the perfect amount of added zing.

And the salad, made with cubed salami, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onions and chopped green beans, was served with a creamy mustard vinaigrette dressing that kept you wanting more.

The restaurant staff brings orders to patrons in the attractive dining area, with exposed brick accents.

To satisfy my palate, I ordered the grilled Gouda and caramelized onion sandwich with a side of hash-brown salad. I can still taste the mouth-watering crunch of the potatoes.

Then – because as indecisive diners we couldn’t stop there – my companion and I split an order of the pesto pasta, a noodle, green bean and tomato concoction.

Our dishes tasted phenomenal and arrived in just the right portions, leaving us anxious to return to Blackber-

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Blackberry Market sits at the corner of Main Street and Hillside Avenue in Glen Ellyn, with both outdoor and indoor seating for customers. ry Market to check out what other delectable surprises await.

The casual eatery, at the corner of Main Street and Hillside Avenue, not only offers a dine-in breakfast and lunch menu, but also specializes in to-go dinners and catering.

The to-go menu – which varies weekly and is not available on Mondays in July – offers anything from a smoked salmon Cobb salad to barbecue baby back ribs to Greek turkey burgers.

On my next visit, it’s the Market Side Trio that I’ll be ordering. The trio is a combination plate of three sides from the display case, which can include any of the potato and pasta salads, orzo dishes or whatever else the chefs have created fresh that day.

day to Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday n Dress code: Casual n Info: 630-474-9149, www. blackberry.is

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casually catch up with an old friend, Blackberry Market has a fresh selection of enticing dishes for every taste. From its inviting interior to the gooey and chocolatey chocolate chip cookies, the eatery is a culinary adventure you’ll want to experience.

The Mystery Diner is a Popping with flavor, the Italian Chop Chop Salad features cubed salanewsroom employee at Submi, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onions and chopped urban Life Media. The diner’s green beans in a creamy mustard vinaigrette dressing. identity is not revealed to The menu helpfully identifies of coffee beverages and gelato. the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive vegetarian and gluten-free But whether you’re a solo dining experiences will result offerings, and includes beer diner searching for lunch in published reviews. and wine, as well as a variety and Wi-Fi, or just looking to

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“LIFELOGGERS: CHRONICLING THE EVERYDAY” ART EXHIBIT, through Aug. 17, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. The 13 artists in this exhibition produce work in different media – from low tech to high tech – that demonstrates the chronicling impulse. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and children. Information: www. elmhurstartmuseum.org.

“SOX VS. CUBS: THE CHICAGO CIVIL WARS” EXHIBIT, 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays to Sundays through Sept. 28, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Highlights include a Trivia Challenge, where fans test their knowledge of each club, and “Greatest Player” where visitors weigh in on the most subjective yet hotly debated baseball topics. Vintage pennant flags, bobbleheads, and trinkets from yesteryear are showcased along Photo provided items from the present day. Free.

Information: 630-833-1457 or SWASHBUCKLERS TO INSPIRE OUTDOOR CONCERT www.elmhursthistory.org.

WHERE: Cantigny Park, 1S151 S. Winfield Road, Wheaton HEIDI NORTON: PRISMATIC NATURE, WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26 through Aug. 24, Elmhurst Art COST & INFO: It’s a Ravinia-style night when the West Suburban Symphony of Hinsdale returns to Cantigny to perform Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elan outdoor concert inspired by legendary adventurers from around the world. Maestro Peter Lipari conducts high-energy mhurst. Heidi Norton’s work presents nature in a suspended state. Norton’s music from movies, video games and the classical realm. “This will be an exhilarating evening of music, with a rousing mix multi-part installation consists of of swashbuckling tunes,” Symphony President Rich Lukes of Berwyn said. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $18 on concert day, custom-made window inserts, sculpand are sold exclusively through Cantigny at www.cantigny.org, 630-260-8162 or the gift shop. The park opens for picnics at tural objects, interactive hot houses 6 p.m., and audience members should bring chairs or blankets. Visit www.westsubsymphony.org. and living plants. Information: www.

ElmhurstArtMuseum.org.

ADULTS, 10:20 a.m. July 18, Aging about the history of the rivalry and “ALMOST, Maine,” 7 p.m. July 18 and “THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave., the process of objectively curating 19 and 2 p.m. July 19, Plymouth Place SPELLING BEE,” through Aug. 17, La Grange. The cost is $48 for six the exhibit. Information: www.

Auditorium, 315 N. LaGrange Road, Drury Lane Theatre and Conference classes or $10 per class. Information: elmhursthistory.org.

La Grange Park. This quirky comedy Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook www.agingcareconnections.org.

AIDAN O’TOOLE, 5 p.m. July 18, Ballyexplores love by listening in on life in Terrace. Follows the story of six overdoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., a small town in Maine. Cost: $5-$10. achieving and quirky adolescents pit- KEN SCHULTZ, “The Flying Fool” Stage Show, 1 p.m. July 18, Oakbrook Downers Grove. Irish favorites along Information: www.lattetheater.com. ted against each other in the spelling Terrace Park District, 1S325 Ardmore with some current radio hits. Informa- “BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKchallenge of a lifetime. Four audience Ave., Villa Park. Ken will juggle various tion: www.ballydoylepub.com.

SON,” 7 p.m. July 18, Fitz’s Spare members get the opportunity to paritems from bowling balls to rubber PARTY ON THE PATIO AT HARRY’S, 5 Keys, 119 N. York Road, Elmhurst. A ticipate in this quirky musical. Cost: chickens. Cost: Free. Information: to 9 p.m. July 18, Harry Caray’s Italian raucous blend of outrageous comedy $35-$45. Information: drurylane.com www.obtpd.org.

Steakhouse, 70 Yorktown Center, and biting satire. The show includes or 630-530-8300.

SCALES AND TALES, 2 p.m. July 18, Lombard. Live music, themed food strong language. Cost: $12. Informa“THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR,” Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak and drink specials and giveaways. tion: www.diyteentheatre.com.

8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Brook Road, Oak Brook. An afternoon Information: www.harrycarays.com.

HIP HOP NIGHT, 8 p.m. July 18, Sundays through Aug. 10, Mayslake of fun with exotic animals. Everyone SUMMER NIGHTS CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak is encouraged to touch, pet, and ask 6 p.m. July 18, Main and Curtiss Street, N. Route 59, Naperville. Information: Brook. First Folio Theatre presents questions about any of these tame Downers Grove. Cost: Free. www.estebansdiningdancing.com/ William Shakespeare’s comedy about animals like sloths, potbelly pigs, CURIOUS KIDS NATURE CLUB, 6 p.m.

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Sir John Falstaff’s attempt to woo ant-eaters and more. For ages 3 and July 18, Lake View Nature Center, two wealthy married women. Cost: up. Cost: Free. Registration required 17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook JULY 19 $22-$37. Information: 630-986-8067 at www.oak-brook.org/library.

Terrace. Make discoveries about the or www.firstfolio.org.

TEEN MOVIE FRIDAY, 3 p.m. July 18, earth through art, play and exploraDOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. tion. Dress for outdoor adventures MARKET, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July JULY 18 Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. All movand wear gym shoes. Children’s meal 19, Main Street, Downers Grove. Saties rated PG-13 and below. Contact and snack is provided. For children urdays through Oct. 18. Information: ACT II TAE CHI, 10 a.m. July 18, the Vortex for movie title information. ages 5 to 12 years old. Cost: $24-$29.

630-968-8400 or www.indianboundBethlehem Woods Retirement Center, For grades 6 to 12. Information: www.

Information: www.obtpd.org. aryymca.org/downtownmarket.

1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. fountaindale.org. Cost: Free. Informa- HAWAIIAN BLOCK PARTY, 6:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL FANDEMONIUM, 9 a.m. July Information: gina.millette@ahss.org. tion: www.fountaindale.org.

July 18, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish, 19, A Book Above, 136 W. Vallette, MAHJONGG CLASSES, 10 a.m. July 18, GALLERY TALKS WITH THE CURATOR, 608 Sobieski St., Lemont. Hawaiian #6, Elmhurst. Football-filled event Western Springs Senior Center, 4211 4 p.m. July 18, Elmhurst Historical dancers and island food such as roast with speakers, giveaways and books.

Grand Ave., Western Springs. Senior Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. pig & teriyaki chicken. Petting zoo, Cost: Free. Information: https://www. center membership required. Cost: Drop in on select Fridays to join pony rides, a jumpee, and for teens facebook.com/#!/ABookAboveChil$30 for residents, $40 for nonresiElmhurst Historical Museum’s curator a video arcade. Lemont rock band drensBookstore. dents. Registration: 708-246-3299. of exhibits, Lance Tawzer. Explore the Timing’s Everythink will perform.

Information: www.wsprings.com.

“Sox vs. Cubs’ exhibit and learn more Cost: $10.

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Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

WEST SUBURBAN CLOWN CLUB, 7 p.m. July 21, Victorian Manor Nursing Home, 337 S. Ninth Ave., La Grange.

Information: 708-484-7771.

RISQUE BINGO, 7 p.m. July 21, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Adults only. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

TIMEY-WIMEY CLUB, 7 p.m. July 21, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. Calling all “Doctor Who” fans. Cost: Free.

Information: www.lplibrary.org.

SARCASTIC STORIES WITH MISS KIM, 7 p.m. July 21, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Funny tales, scary stories, and everything in between. For middle school students.

Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

BAGS COMPETITION, 8 p.m. July 21, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com/admin/ ecalendar.php.

PUB TRIVIA, 8 p.m. July 21, Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 N. York Road, Elmhurst.

Information: www.fitzssparekeys. com/events.

• GO GUIDE Continued from page 23 WINDY CITY PET EXPO, 10 a.m. July 19, The Odeum Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Pet-friendly exhibitors and rescue groups, and live demonstrations. Cost: Free. Information: windycitypetexpo.com.

STORYTIME, 11 a.m. July 19, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. A popular children’s book, followed by coloring or a craft.

Cost: Free. Information: store-locator. barnesandnoble.com/store/2361.

SOAK THE SENSEI’S, 11 a.m. July 19, Flat Apple Hot Spot #4, 112 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Water-related healthy activities such as a dunk tank, a water gun war, a sponge attack, and a water balloon barrage. Cost: Free.

Information: www.healthylombard. com.

SUMMER-THEMED BALLROOM DANCE LESSON AND PARTY, 7:30 p.m. July 19, Ballroom City, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Dress is casual (shorts are permitted for this event). Bring a dish to share, a potluck buffet will be served. Cost: $10. Information: justdance.us/ballroomcitydances.php.

KARAOKE NIGHT, 8 p.m. July 19, Sal’s Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

Information: salspizzapub.com.

DUELING PIANOS, 8 p.m. July 19, Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 N. York Road, Elmhurst. Information: www. fitzssparekeys.com.

KARAOKE, 9 p.m. July 19, Riley’s Gathering Place, 590 S. York St., Elmhurst.

Information: rileyselmhurst.com or 630-530-0858.

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SINISE ROCKS FOR TROOPS WHERE: Cantigny Park parade field, 1S151 S. Winfield Road, Wheaton WHEN: Noon Saturday, July 19, with Gary Sinise starring about 8:45 p.m.

COST & INFO: $25 with advance tickets recommended; www.osotamerica.org, 800-594-TIXX ABOUT: Actor and musician Gary Sinise (shown) brings his Lt. Dan Band back to headline the Rockin’ for the Troops benefit concert by Operation Support Our Troops – America. The lineup includes The Voices, Audio Adrenaline and The Sempletons. Tickets also are sold at Jewel-Osco, 153 Schiller St., Elmhurst.

Past benefits have sold out in advance.

MOTOR CHURCH SUNDAYS, 9 a.m. July 20, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Traditional, old-school performances and classics. Cost: Free. Information: www.brauerhouse.

1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. The com or 630-495-2141. crowd favorite will come back the ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM LAWN following week to host, then return PARTY, 1 p.m. July 20, Elmhurst for the showdown on the last Sunday Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., of the month to compete for a $100 Elmhurst. Family-friendly event feacash prize. Information: www.brauerturing food, games, and tours of the house.com or 630-495-2141.

Sox vs. Cubs exhibit. Complimentary SUNDAY NIGHT FLIX, 8 p.m. July 20, snacks, including ice cream, are Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing provided. Youth baseball players are Road, Lombard. Information: www. asked to wear their uniforms. Rain or brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141. shine. Cost: Free. Information: www.

DJ JEFF OVERSTREET, 8 p.m. July 20, elmhursthistory.org.

Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W FILM: “RED,” 2 p.m. July 20, Thomas Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Cost: Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Free. Information: www.tailgatersgrill.

St., Western Springs. Cost: Free. Inforcom/events. Information: 630-679mation: fordlibrary.org. Information: 1994.

708-246-0520.

ELMHURST COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES, JULY 21 3 p.m. July 20, Wilder Park, Elmhurst.

Helmets required. Bring water, small HINSDALE FARMERS MARKET, 7 a.m. snack, and your bike. RSVP: sundayJuly 21, Burlington Park, Chicago funrides@gmail.com. Cost: Free.

Avenue, Hinsdale. Fresh, in-season KILL FOR CASH OPEN MIC COMEDY fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, NIGHT, 7 p.m. July 20, Brauer House, ciders, cheeses, Mirai corn, meats

and poultry, jams, preserves, cut flowers, and nursery stock. Local food artisans bring coffee, prepared foods and other goodies. Free admission.

Information: www.hinsdalechamber. com.

USO BBQ FOR THE TROOPS, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elmhurst Toyota, 440 W. Lake St., Elmhurst.

PIYO CLASS, 11:45 a.m. July 21, Oakbrook Terrace Park District Fitness Center, 1 Parkview Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace. PiYo is a fusion of Pilates and Yoga. Class is for ages 16 and older.

Cost: $39-$45. Information: www. obtpd.org/fc.

READERS’ THEATRE GROUP, 2:30 p.m. July 21, Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood, Villa Park.

Adult/senior program. Cost: Free.

Information: 630-834-8525.

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MORNING MOVIE: “MEET THE ROBINSONS,” 10 a.m. July 22, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. An adult must stay in the room with children under 5.

Cost: Free. Information: fordlibrary. org.

SUMMER FUN AND GAMES, noon July 22, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Create vintage crafts using everyday materials. Best for children ages 4-12 accompanied by a caregiver. Cost: $2-$4. Information: www.elmhursthistory.org.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS, 2 p.m. July 22, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. At this program, we’ll discuss finding inspiration, writing methods, and have time for writing and sharing your work. Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

TECHSPLORERS: MAKING MOVIES, 3 p.m. July 22, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Learn the basics of filming and editing. For middle school students. Cost: Free.

Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

2ND AND 3RD GRADE BOOK DISCUSSION, 3 p.m. July 22, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Read “Danny Doodles: The Jelly Bean Experiment” by David Adler and join us for a discussion, games, and crafts. Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

KIDS YOGA, 4 p.m. July 22, Oakbrook

Terrace Park District Fitness Center, 1 Parkview Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace.

Kids Yoga will explore yoga poses, breathing, balancing poses and much more. For ages 10-12 years old. Cost: $39-$45. Information: www.obtpd. org.

BOYS HIP HOP (AGES 6-12), 6 p.m. July 22, Wagner Community Center, 615 N. West Ave., Elmhurst. Program for boys that focuses on general dance with an emphasis on rhythm, jazz and hip hop. Wear gym shoes and clothes you can move in. Cost: $40-$48. Registration required at www.epd.org.

CONCERTS AT WILDER PARK, 7 p.m.

July 22, Wilder Park, 175 Prospect, Elmhurst. Elmhurst Community Band.

Information: www.epd.org.

SUMMER CABARET: SOME LIKE IT HOT, 7:30 p.m. July 22, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook.

Cabaret-style concert. Cost: $35-$50.

Information: www.mayslakepeabody. com or 630-206-9567.

TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. July 22, Sal’s Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

Information: salspizzapub.com.

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. July 22, StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. Prizes to the top three teams. Information: 630-257-1300.

KARAOKE, 8 p.m. July 22, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www. tailgatersgrill.com/events or 630-6791994.

TRIVIA NIGHT, 9 p.m. July 22, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www. ballydoylepub.com.

JULY 23 BABY PLAY, 10 a.m. July 23, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Meet other babies and adults in this new social play group. Guided activities will be provided. Ages birth to 2 years; siblings welcome. Cost: Free.

Information: fordlibrary.org or 708246-0520.

17TH ANNUAL CATHOLIC CHARITIES GOLF INVITATIONAL, 10 a.m. July 23, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, 12294 S. Archer Ave., Lemont. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost: Single players start at $500 and foursomes at $2,000. Information: www. catholiccharities.net/golf.

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. July 23, A Book Above Bookstore, 136 W. Vallette, #6, Elmhurst. For ages 2 to 5. Information: 630-993-0133.

STORYTIME, 11 a.m. July 23, Barnes & Noble Oak Brook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. A popular children’s book, followed by coloring or a craft.

Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2361.

WACKY WEDNESDAYS, 1 p.m. July 23, Smalley Pool, 665 S. York Road, Elmhurst. Games and contests for all ages. Information: www.epd.org.

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RIES, 7 p.m. July 24, Turner Park, 81 E. Devon St., Roselle. Britt Marsden Band: An energetic country band. Cost: Free.

Information: bit.ly/1g8SHMk. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NOOK, 7 p.m.

July 240, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook.

Learn how to shop, sample and lend eBooks on your NOOK. Cost: Free.

Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2361.

ESL CONVERSATION GROUP, 7 p.m. July 24, Glenside Public Library District, 25 E. Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights.

Practice English skills at this free, drop-in ESL group. Information: www. glensidepld.org or 630-260-1550.

LISLE COMMUNITY BAND, 7:30 p.m.

July 24, Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Marches, light classical works, music from Broadway and more. Cost: Free. Information: www. lislecommunityband.org.

TRIVIA NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. July 24, DJ’s Sports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., Westmont. Win a $25 or $10 gift card to DJ’s. Information: www.djswestmont. com/upcoming_events.php.

NAPERVILLE MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. July 24, Community Concert Center, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Featuring a buffet of fair weather music. Cost: Free. Information: www.napervilleband.org.

THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. July 24, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information:

630-505-0240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com.

BACHATA THURSDAYS, 8 p.m. July 24, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour lesson with DJ Gaston at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., show off your moves with open dancing. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing.html.

KARAOKE NIGHT, 8 p.m. July 24, Sal’s Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

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BINGO WITH AMANDA, 8 p.m. July 24, Ballydoyle in Bloomingdale, 152 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com.

WHEATON MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT, 8 p.m. July 24, Wheaton Memorial Park, 208 W. Union St., Wheaton. Cost: Free. Information: www.wheatonmunicipalband.org.

BALLROOM DANCE GROUP CLASS, 8 p.m. July 24, Just Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 301 Prospect Ave., Wood Dale. Dancers of every skill level welcome. Cost: $40. Information: just-dance.us.

IMMORTAL THURSDAYS, 9 p.m. July 24, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Vampire-themed event features goth dance and rock records mashed with audio clips from vampire movies. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

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READING TO ROVER, 2 p.m. July 24, West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington Street, West Chicago. Children practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. For kids ages 6 to 11. Cost: Free. Information: www. westchicago.lib.il.us.

LGBTQ YOUTH IDENTITY AND SUPPORT WORKSHOP, 4 p.m. July 24, Linden Oaks Outpatient Center, 1335 Mill St., Naperville. Explore identity and gain support from peers through art and music. Cost: $20. Registration: www.edward.org/classes.

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UNIQUELY THURSDAYS, 6 p.m. July 24, Burlington Park, Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale. Multiple food vendors, a beer and wine tent and various table sponsors each week. This week: The Student Body performs today’s top hits. Information: www.hinsdalechamber.com.

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July 240, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Experience gaming on our big screens.

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July 24, Holiday Inn Oak Brook, 17 W. 350 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace. Cost: Free. Information: unitedcareerfairs. com.

SUMMER CONCERT: THE HAT GUYS, 6:30 p.m. July 24, Carol Stream Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Rock cover band. Cost: Free.

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“EIGHT MEN OUT,” 6:30 p.m. July 24, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Screening will include an introduction by a film historian who will also lead a discussion following the film. Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhursthistory.org.

SINGERS/SONGWRITERS ADLER & HEARNE IN CONCERT, 6:30 p.m. July 24, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Original songs mixed with homegrown music. Information: www.lislelibrary.org.

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SAFARI SCIENCE: CHIMPANZEES, 3:30 p.m. July 23, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst.

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July 23, Greater La Grange YMCA, 1100 E. 31st St., La Grange Park.

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BLOCK TO BLOCK MUSIC SERIES, 6 p.m. July 23, Downtown Elmhurst, Adell Place and Park Ave., Elmhurst.

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WELCOME INN, 6 p.m. July 23, Best Western Plus, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside. Cost: Free. Information: stjamesws.org.

WINDY CITY HARMONICA CLUB, 7 p.m.

July 23, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 235 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst. Information: 630-833-2333.

FIX YOUR PHOTO WITH PHOTOSHOP, 7 p.m. July 23, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Bring in a photo and we’ll show you how to tamper with it using the basics of Photoshop. Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

TRIVIA CONTEST, 7:30 p.m. July 23, Riley’s Gathering Place, 590 S. York St., Elmhurst. Information: rileyselmhurst. com or 630-530-0858.

BOLINGBROOK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, 7:30 p.m. July 23, Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 325 Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. Features a newly designed lighting experience for the stage. Concert and theater spectators can bring their own picnic and/or purchase food and beverages on site. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for guaranteed seating. Information: www.bolingbrook.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. July 23, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www. ballydoylepub.com.

DRIFTERS AND SHIFTERS WEDNESDAY, 9 p.m. July 23, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard.

Free car and bike show with trophies and prizes awarded. Information: www.brauerhouse.com or 630-4952141.

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Nagel provides lift for Lemont football

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Lemont’s Flynn Nagel catches a pass June 18 during a competition at the University of St. Francis Passing Jamboree. After starring at Marist, Nagel transferred to Lemont for his upcoming senior season.

Marist transfer adds to passing game under new coach Bret Kooi

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com So what’s new with Lemont football as the regular season approaches?

The answers should be obvious.

Highly successful longtime coach Eric Michaelsen stepped aside after last season when he was named the school’s principal. His successor is Bret Kooi, whose teams won back-to-back Class 8A state championships

in 2002 and 2003 during his tenure at Lockport.

Nothing can trump that.

Lurking in the background, however, is another item that could help ignite the Indians’ first season under Kooi: Flynn Nagel is back in town.

The Lemont native and allstate caliber wide receiver, whose brothers Aaron, Brett and Connor played football at Lemont, transferred to Lemont from Marist in January and will suit up for the Indians

as a senior this fall. He and Nic Weishar, who will be a freshman at Notre Dame, formed one of the state’s most feared pass receiving duos with the RedHawks last season.

“It was a financial situation where my dad lost his job,” Nagel said during last month’s University of St. Francis Passing Jamboree at Memorial Stadium, explaining why he transferred. “Moving back to Lemont is not a hard transition.”

That’s because the 5-foot-11, 185-pound Nagel, who has been clocked at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash, grew up playing football with some of his new Indians teammates in the Lemont Hornets youth program.

“I like Lemont a lot,” he said. “I’ll be around my buddies, all the guys I know.”

Playing for Kooi will have its benefits, as well.

“He does know the passing game,” said Nagel, who accounted for 1,488 receiving

yards and 18 touchdowns in the fall of 2013 for Marist.

Nagel committed to Duke just before the USF 7-on-7. He also had offers from Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa State, Miami of Ohio, Northern Illinois, Purdue, Wake Forest and Western Michigan.

“I went to visit at Duke and they offered me,” Nagel said.

“They’re the best fit for me.”

Lemont should be a nice fit as well.

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COLLEGE NOTES

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com

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The spring sports season is a busy time for college athletes, just like their high school counterparts. Here are a few athletes from Lemont that competed for college programs this spring.

USA Baseball taps Tyler Jay for collegiate team

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After a very successful spring season on the mound for the University of Illinois, Lemont High School 2012 graduate Tyler Jay was recently named to USA Baseball’s College National Team. Among the 24 players chosen for the team, he was one of just two left-handed pitchers, as well as the only representative from a Big Ten school.

In five appearances during Team USA’s training camp that ran from June 21 through 29, Jay did not allow an earned run while striking out eight batters in 5 1/3 innings.

Last week, the College National Team began its schedule in North Carolina with five games slated against Chinese Taipei followed by a series against Japan.

The squad is competing in the Netherlands through July 20 and will cap the summer playing in Cuba (July 23 through 27).

Jay recently wrapped up his sophomore season in an Illinois uniform by posting a 4-1 record with a 1.94 ERA and 10 saves in 23 appearances. The lefty struck out 47 batters in 41 2/3 innings of work in his first season as the team’s closer and earned second-team All-Big Ten accolades.

Photo provided by University of Illinois Athletics

ABOVE: Tyler Jay pitches for the University of Illinois in a game this spring.

The Lemont High School grad had a solid season, which eventually led to a spot on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team this summer.

RIGHT: Carly Jaworski makes a throw in a game for Lewis University this spring. The Lemont High School grad started all but one game at shortstop for the Flyers.

produced 24 hits, including four doubles and a home run, and also totaled 13 runs scored and Jaworski jumps eight RBIs. Nagel walked seven times and was a perfect 7-for-7 right in for Flyers Carly Jaworski started ev- in stolen bases. ery game but one this spring as a freshman on the Lewis Valone plays role University softball team. The for Purdue softball shortstop finished with the Lexi Valone had 15 at-bats third-best batting average on this spring for the Purdue softthe team (.291) while knocking ball team and contributed three out a team-high 12 doubles to singles, a double, three RBIs go along with two home runs, and three runs scored.

24 RBIs and 18 runs scored.

Ramblers put Nagel to work Erica Nagel played in 42 games this spring as a freshman for the Loyola softball team. She

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Jay parlays solid spring into spot with USA Baseball

for the award, a student-athlete must have no less than a 3.25 GPA. A junior-to-be at Cardinal Stritch University, Stube appeared in 39 games for the softball team this spring, cranking out 24 hits while totaling 24 runs and 16 RBIs.

Concordia baseball relies on Caballero

Cody Caballero had quite the freshman campaign for Concordia University. The pitcher Academic accolade made seven appearances on the mound and posted a record of for Alyssa Stube Alyssa Stube was named to 4-0, compiling a 1.78 ERA in 35 the Chicagoland Collegiate Ath- 1/3 innings of work. He allowed letic Conference Spring All-Ac- just 31 hits and six walks while ademic team. To be nominated striking out 26.

Photo provided by Steve Woltmann/Lewis Athletics

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

EDNA L. ROSE; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 4, 2009 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002352700; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 4, 2009 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002352700; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 14500 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 5, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 8, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-33-112-013-0000.

Commonly known as 15144 Orchard Trail, Lemont, IL 60439.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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ty pu chaser 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues.

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Please refer to file number PA1313681.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.RAY MASTERSON A/K/A RAY T. MASTERSON, FREDERICK BLOSS A/K/A FREDERICK L. BLOSS, RAY T. MASTERSON AS TRUSTEE OF THE RAY T. MASTERSON LIVING TRUST DTD 3/10/03, FREDERICK L. BLOSS AS TRUSTEE OF THE RAY T. MASTERSON LIVING TRUST DTD 3/10/03, FREDERICK L. BLOSS AS TRUSTEE OF THE FREDERICK L. BLOSS LIVING TRUST DTD 3/10/03, RAY T. MASTERSON AS TRUSTEE OF THE FREDERICK L. BLOSS LIVING TRUST DTD 03/10/03, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE RAY T. MASTERSON LIVING TRUST DTD 3/10/03, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE FREDERICK L. BLOSS LIVING TRUST DTD 3/10/03, PNC BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK S/B/M TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 22329 900 MCCARTHY ROAD 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 May 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 8, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 900 MCCARTHY ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-20-444001-0000, Property Index No. 2229-211-011-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home.

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. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the pur-

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Message from the Mayor The aftermath of the severe storm on June 30 left many residents without power, with flooded basements and with several trees and branches torn down. While we cannot prevent Mother Nature from taking her course, we all need to take the time to make the necessary preparations in the event of any emergency situation. This includes knowing what outdoor warning systems are used for, having your own indoor warning system in place and having a family plan.

A family emergency plan includes creating an emergency supply kit, designating a meeting location inside and outside the home, and having a designated out-of-area contact person. If you rely on electric medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, ventilators, and oxygen compressors, talk to your medical supply company about obtaining batteries or a generator as a back-up power source. In addition, prepare the outside of your home. Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall during a severe thunderstorm. Secure outside objects that could blow away or get damaged. Detailed information on preparation steps can be found at www.illinois.gov/ready. The Ready Illinois website states that in extreme emergency situations, resources may be limited, and to be prepared to care for yourself and your family for at least three days (72 hours).

Our outdoor warning sirens are intended to alert people who are outdoors that something dangerous is happening and they should seek shelter immediately. The sirens sound for various reasons, including, winds over 50 mph, a tornado warning, a funnel aloft or a tornado. It is important to know that the outdoor siren alert is not designed to alert you indoors, or wake you up during severe weather. Therefore, residents need to monitor severe weather through their own means while indoors. This can include a weather alert radio with a battery backup, and there are many mobile phone app alerts available.

When power outages occur, call to report your outage to ComEd at 800334-7661. Visit www.comed.com for other means of reporting including using a mobile phone. ComEd’s website maintains an area outage map indicating the locations of affected areas with an estimated restoration time. Visit www.comed.com, and choose the Customer Service tab, Outage Information.

The Village utilizes many forms of communicating information to residents. For alert, advisory or community messages, through services

by Nixle, residents can sign up to receive real-time messaging to your e-mail account or text messages to your mobile phone. To receive text message notifications, text our zip code, 60439, to 888777. There is no

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

charge for this service, however standard text messaging rates through your phone service will apply. You can opt out any time by texting “stop” to 888777. To receive email notification, visit our website and select “Electronic News Sign-up” or visit http://local.nixle.com/villageof-lemont. We also maintain a Facebook page and have a Twitter account. In addition, an emergency notification service is utilized that allows us to notify residents and businesses by telephone. Although we utilize updated telephone information for this service, it should not be assumed you are in this system. We encourage residents to access the website, www.swcd911.org, and click the link to Code Red. There you can provide current information and you also have the option to receive National Weather Alert Warnings. If you have any questions about these communication services, please call 630-257-1590.

Although we have had an unusually cool week, July is Heat Safety Preparedness Month. According to the IEMA, on average, more people die from heat-related causes each year than any other weather hazard.

Drink plenty of water, schedule outdoor activities carefully and never leave children, pets or disabled adults in parked cars. Use common sense in extreme heat and take heat seriously.

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KOPS -N- KIDZ DAY Saturday, August 2, 2014 10:00AM - 2:00PM Bike Parade Bike Parade Staging Area at 9:00 a.m. (Roberta & Timberline) Parade Kick-Off at 9:45 a.m. (Destination – Centennial Park)

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