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Munger impressive at Regional Business Outlook luncheon Advocates working together to solve state’s financial woes

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was expected to speak at the 7th annual Regional Business Outlook luncheon on Tuesday, May 3, but had to decline and Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger delivered the keynote address instead. The luncheon was

presented by Choose DuPage, IceMiller Legal Counsel and Mesirow Financial.

Sponsored by BMO Harris, Ball, Blooming Color Printing, Maclyn and PNC, the program began with DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin offering the DuPage County Business Outlook.

“We have done what we can

to keep business costs low,” he said. “The property tax rate in the County has remained flat.

In sales tax, the county has been collecting a one-quarter cent sales tax, which is ending, so we can put that money back in the taxpayer’s pocket.”

A key theme of the luncheon was consolidation of governmental entities, an issue Cronin

has been taking on ever since his days in the Illinois Senate.

The most prominent example was combining the juvenile detention facilities of DuPage and Kane Counties into one to save costs on operations, personnel and other resources. Cronin has been one of the most vocal advocates for reducing the size of govern-

ment.

Cronin urges reducing units of government “There are 8,480 units of local governments in Illinois and a dozen or so special taxes,” Cronin said. “There are ‘ghost governments’ out there that fly under the radar and keep their allotment coming in from the state, while doing very little to

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Open House meeting planned for Route 390 Tollway project Topics include upcoming construction, ‘cashless’ tolling

By Dee Longfellow For The Independent

According to a release issued by the Illinois Tollway Authority, there will be a special open house meeting for the public to discuss and learn about the Route 390 Tollway project currently under construction.

“The Illinois Tollway is moving forward in 2016 with roadway construction on the eastern segment of the new

Illinois Route 390 Tollway from I-290 to Illinois Route 83, including completion of the frontage roads along Illinois Route 390 and construction of new interchanges at Wood Dale Road and Illinois Route 83. In addition, in 2016, work will continue on the I-290 Interchange at Illinois Route 390,” the release read.

The meeting will take place Thursday, May 12 from 4-7 p.m. at Elk Grove Village Hall, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village.

Community members and local businesses are invited to attend to learn more about the upcoming construction and what affect it might have on the area. There will also be infor-

mation shared by the plan for “cashless tolling” along Route 390 from Lake Street to I-290.

Cashless tolling is planned to begin on July 5.

The meeting will also provide information about the ongoing land acquisition for the Elgin O’Hare Western Access project.

Tollway staff will be on hand at the reception to explain the project and to answer questions, especially those about cashless tolling. The open house is free and open to the public.

More about cashless tolling Illinois Route 390 will be the roadway to open on the Illinois Tollway system to be all-electronic. Surveys indicate

that 90% of drivers currently driving in the area have already obtained I-PASS. Toll collection will begin July 5, 2016, on the first segment of the Illinois Route 390 Tollway from Lake Street (U.S. Route 20) to I-290. The allelectronic tolling gates on the western segment will be located west of Meacham Road/ Medinah Road, west of Roselle Road and west of Gary Avenue.

Installation of toll collection points east of I-290 will be completed as part of construction of the new roadway, and toll collection is expected to begin on the eastern segment by the end of 2017.

Altogether, there will be six all-electronic tolling places

along Illinois Route 390 and on the Ketter Drive entrance ramp.

According to the Tollway Authority, collection points which are closer together reduce the cost of shorter trips and ensure that the rate paid is fair and equitable.

Tolls for passenger vehicles range from 20 to 60 cents for I-PASS customers. Travelers who take the ramp at the Ketter Drive to enter westbound I-390 will pay 20 cents.

Passenger vehicles traveling the full length of Illinois Route 390 will pay $1.90, similar to the I-PASS toll paid to travel on the I-355 south extension between I-55 and I-80 For more information, visit illinoistollway.com.

Willis backs effort to include birth control in insurance coverage who are currently being forced to pay hundreds of dollars for prescriptions that should be available to them under federal law,” said Willis. “This bill will help to make sure that insurance companies are not improperly charging women for birth control.”

House Bill 5576 aims to bring Illinois law into alignment with federal statutes.

DuPage Home Expo coming to County Fairgrounds BURR RIDGE — On the weekend of May 21-22, 125 contractors will gather at the DuPage County Fairgrounds for the DuPage Home Remodeling & Landscaping Expo 2016.

Spring is the ideal time for ideas and new possibilities for homeowners who are seeking to update their living spaces. Represntatives from all kinds of items for the consumer will be on hand to showcase their products and services for the home and garden. Attendees can expect current interior and exterior solutions as well as a selection of cash-andcarry home goods.

The Expo will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

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Munger disburses MAP Grant payments for college students CHICAGO — On Thursday, May 5, Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger issued the following statement regarding student Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants: “Today, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission sent $164 million in MAP Grant vouchers to my office and we turned around the payments immediately. As a result, colleges and universities will receive payment to assist the 125,000 college students who rely upon that funding to further their education. Our students have suffered unacceptable hardship due to this

budget impasse and it is my priority to provide relief however possible.

“But this is not a long term solution. In fact, the MAP Grant funding that was signed into law earlier this week covers only half of what students were promised this year. I applaud the General Assembly and Governor for a strong first step, but it is critical that they now finish the job and pass a comprehensive balanced budget that allows us to keep our promises not only to students, but also to social service providers, schools, businesses and others that are serving taxpayers across our state.”

Insurance companies have taken advantage of loopholes in federal health care laws to not cover birth control medication, though the practice is supposed to be forbidden under certain circumstances, such as when the contraception is approved by the Federal Drug Administration. This bill was drafted to model the requirements of the federal Affordable Care Act. Proponents of the bill argue this legislation will help to clarify current laws regarding what types of contraception medications

are to be covered by insurance companies and to what degree of coverage.

“We need to make sure the insurance companies are following the law and that women have access to the same coverage in Illinois as they do in other states,” said Willis. “This bill is a common sense measure to provide some clarity and fairness to women.”

The legislation has cleared the House of Representatives and awaits further action in the Senate.

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Villa Park woman killed by Metra train

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VILLA PARK — The Independent learned last week that a woman had been struck and killed by a Metra train in Villa Park on Monday, May 2. After investigation by the DuPage County Coroner’s Office, she was identified as Jackie Stewart, 46, a Villa Park resident of an apartment complex located less than a block away from the tracks.

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Union Pacific West train in Villa Park, just west of the Ardmore crossing. The coroner pronounced her dead at the scene at 11:45 a.m. Later investigation shows she died of massive traumatic injuries.

While inbound and outbound trains were stopped near Villa Park causing delays, eventually operations resumed later in the afternoon.

Another pedestrian was also hit and killed by a Metra train Monday morning in Bartlett, the Chicago Tribune reports.

VFW, Make-A-Wish partner to make wishes come true

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VILLA PARK — Villa Park VFW Post #2801 is collecting donations to help two local terminally ill children realize their wishes.

“The community should stand behind its children,” said Dennis Geiseman, Past Commander of the Post, “We should try and make that happen.”

The kids have expressed their wishes: A little girl wants to be a princess and a young boy wants to go to Disney World. The VFW is partnering with the Make A Wish Foundation to fulfill these dreams,. Geiseman said that the goal is to collect $5,000.

“We will build a ‘castle’ and that girl will be the princess,” said Geiseman, “and we will send that boy and his family to Disney World.”

The VFW holds serving the community as one of its core values. Other philanthropies the Post participates in include providing Thanksgiving dinner for military recruits who are away from home during the holiday, donating food to local families for Thanksgiving, supporting first responders (police and fire/paramedics) as well as organizing the Fourth of July parade.

The deadline for donations is June 1.

Anyone who wishes to help can go to the Post at 36 E. St. Charles Rd. or call 630-834-8191.

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Munger addresses Business Outlook luncheon

Pictured is Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger as she addresses the 7th Annual DuPage County Regional Business Outlook luncheon on Tuesday, May 3. Besides sharing the bleak news of Illinois’ current financial condition, she offered suggestions such as government consolidation, economic growth, and treating the problem, not just the symptom.

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“Three years ago, the Senate tried to and were able to consolidate 13 units of government into one.”

Civic leaders in the not-forprofit industry, along with legislators have started the Transform Illinois task force, signed by Governor Rauner in a personal visit he made to the DuPage Water Commission in October of 2014.

“It is chaired by Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and it is making things happen,” Cronin said. “It is making foundational changes that will begin to turn this ship around.

“This may seem like little stuff, but in DuPage County, we have already seen savings of $100 million.” llinois Comptroller Munger takes the floor “Illinois has not had a balanced budget in 15 years. We must have a budget. We are at the precipice and right now, we are being governed by the courts.”

Those were the opening words of Illinois State Comp-

troller Leslie Munger, who went on to give a very matter-of-fact, albeit bleak picture of the state’s fiscal status.

“When the State is doing little toward solving its budget problems, then the courts have to step in and order payments to certain groups,” she said. “The problem is that sometimes, a judge may order payments without knowing whether or not the state has the money to make them.”

The big bad numbers Munger dropped some pretty big numbers throughout her address: • $110 million goes in and out of the pension fund every day.

• Illinois has $7 billion in unpaid bills.

• Illinois owes $400 million just in fees and late charges.

• The courts have mandated payments for higher education, social services, drug and alcohol programs and respite care. Illinois is on the hook to pay back $2 billion for those services.

“I realize it is hard to get your head around these numbers,” she said.

Last month, Munger decided

to treat paychecks to elected officials just the same as all of its financial obligations – get in line!

“Now everyone is in the line,” she said. “Why should officials be paid when those they serve are not?”

That comment brought a round of applause.

“We are barely keeping the doors open at places that serve our most vulnerable residents,” she continued.

Suggestions for a solution Munger offered suggestions to get the state back on track and in control of its finances again.

“First, we need to start solving the problem, not just the symptom,” she said. “We need to invest in getting people in this state back to work. We have so many assets here, transportation, farms, higher education institutions, there’s no reason not to work together toward a solution.”

Knowing the state must continually look for ways to make things faster, cheaper and better, Munger said she had reduced her

staff by 20%, which saved $1 million in the first two months.

“All departments of government need to follow that lead,” she said.

Then she talked about economic growth, calling it “a total game changer.”

“That is the area that will allow us to grow the tax base, which will bring in more investment and more growth,” she said. “We need to put Illinois and our taxpayers first.”

She offered to help as much as possible.

“I can’t vote [in the legislature], but I have a megaphone,” Munger said, indicating she would keep fighting the good fight and making sure her voice is heard.

The program included a Business Leaders Roundtable, moderated by independent journalist Lisa Leiter.

The panelists were: Sean Chou, CEO, Catalytic; Mike Vivoda, Sr. VP and president, West Region, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; and, Ray Ziganto, president of the manufacturer Bi-Link.

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House measure protects funding for transportation, local jobs lars are only going to be spent on what they’re supposed to be, specifically roads and bridges in the western suburbs.”

House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 36 would amend the state constitution to ensure that any tax revenue collected through the gas tax, which is supposed to be used solely for improving Illinois transportation systems, cannot be used for any other purpose. In the past, the General Assembly has taken the money that was supposed to be

used for transportation purposes and has used it for unrelated items. The measure is backed by organized labor and business organizations, citing the fact that important construction jobs would be protected under the measure.

“This measure is a win-win situation for business and labor, and will help to create jobs in our communities by maintaining and improving vital transportation infrastructure that we need in the O’Hare region,” Willis added.

Constitutional amendment could eliminate office of the Lieutenant Governor Issue passes House, moves to Senate

SPRINGFIELD — An effort being backed by State Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) to save Illinois taxpayers an estimated $1.6 million per year by eliminating the Office of the Lieutenant Governor passed the House of Representatives last week and is awaiting action in the Senate.

“We need to look for common sense solutions to save taxpayers’ money, and cutting unnecessary layers of state government is a good first step,” said Willis. “This measure will save money by cut-

ting out a political office that really does not show a whole lot for what it spends.”

House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 5 is co-sponsored by Willis.

The measure would ask the voters this fall whether they would like to eliminate the office of the Lieutenant Governor, which currently has an annual budget of approximately $1.6 million. The measure has passed the House with bi-partisan support and awaits consideration in the Senate.

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Addison May 4 Richard Newell, 49, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of S. Villa at around 8:55 p.m. and charged with retail theft. Police said Newell attempted to return a stolen item on April 30. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was taken into custody on May 4, according to police.

May 3 Antonio Morante-Lopez, 18, of Addison, was arrested in the 600 block of N. Lincoln at around 8:28 a.m. and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said Morante-

Lopez also was found to have a warrant out of DuPage County.

May 2 Hilario Avelar, 45, of Addison, was arrested in the 600 block of S. Yale Ave. at around 9:04 p.m. and charged with battery and resisting a police officer. Police said Avelar struck a police officer in the chest with his arm, and then pulled away from officers in an attempt to resist arrest.

May 1 • Teresa Cortez, 55; Rebecca Blanco, 26; and Alicia Ramires, 48, all of Elmhurst, were arrested at a local store in the 1000 block of Rohlwing Road at around 10:43 p.m. All were charged with retail theft.

• Jesus Gonzalez, 42, of Addison, was arrested at around 7:25 p.m. and charged with failure to notify a vehicle owner of damage to an unattended vehicle, and driving while license suspended.

• A 38-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 300 block

of Chestnut Street at around 9:50 p.m. and charged with domestic battery.

April 30 • Ruben Lucio-Hernandez, 27, of Hoffman Estates, was arrested in the 1300 block of Clover Court at around 9:33 p.m. and charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to provide aid or information, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no valid driver’s license and no insurance.

• Jorge Sanchez, 50, of Addison, was arrested in the 400 block of W. Lake St. at around 8:22 p.m. and charged with DUI and illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor.

• Fernando Orozco-Tavira, 20, of Addison, was arrested in the 1-100 block of Michael Lane at around 7:14 p.m.

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April 28 Jose V. Medina, 42, of St. Charles, was arrested near Army Trail and Mill at around 10:19 a.m. and charged with failure to give aid or information, leaving the scene of an accident, aggravated driving while license revoked, no insurance and disobeying a traffic control signal.

Villa Park April 30 • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 300 block of N. Princeton at around 11:51 a.m. Police said the owner of a vehicle parked in the roadway returned to the vehicle and found the windshield was damaged.

• Armed robbery was reported at a local gas station at around 11:39 p.m. Police said an unknown male suspect armed with a knife entered the gas station and stole the cash register.

April 29 • Rachel M. Epstein, 23, of Villa Park, was arrested near Roosevelt and Ardmore at around 3:55 a.m. and charged with two counts of DUI, improper lane usage, speeding and no insurance.

• Colleen Ann Hallaway, 38, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 500 block of S. Wisconsin and charged with harassment by telephone, which allegedly occurred between 6 p.m.

March 10 and 4:25 p.m. March 18. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued on April 29.

• Retail theft was reported at a local clothing store at around 7:10 p.m. Police said four female suspects entered the store and grabbed a bunch of items off the racks, and then fled the area in a green vehicle.

• Residential burglary was reported in the 1000 block of S. Euclid. Between 7:25 and 11:21 a.m., police said unknown suspects broke a window, entered a residence and removed jewelry, a video game system and

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April 28 • Danielle N. Gubricky, 27, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 8:08 a.m. April 17 and charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued April 28.

• Battery was reported in the 900-1000 block of W. North Ave. at around 10 p.m. Police said three unknown female suspects battered a female pedestrian in the area.

• Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported. Between 4:45 and 6:45 p.m., police said the owner of a vehicle found the vehicle’s windshield had been damaged while it was parked in a lot.

April 27 • Jeremy M. Stone, 38, of Bartlett, was arrested near North and Michigan at around 3:05 a.m. and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, two counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended, driving with suspended registration, no insurance and improper use of registration.

• Daniel M. Wahle, 55, of Huntley, was arrested at a local store at around 10:01 a.m. and charged with retail theft.

• A 44-year-old Villa Park man was arrested in the 700 block of W. Roy at around 6:29 p.m. and charged with aggravated assault and violation of a domestic violence bail bond.

April 26 • Marcin H. Starzec, 31, of Elmwood Park, was arrested in the 400 block of W. Stone and charged with theft that allegedly occurred between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• Burglary was reported at a local store in the 100 block of E. North Ave. at around 5:13 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect damaged the store front and stole the ATM machine.

April 25 • Burglary to a motor vehicle was reported at a local high

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ife can be exciting.

And stressful. And sometimes exciting things – even though they are good things – create stress.

Even though you promise yourself you won’t let them this time.

You know you shouldn’t complain.

Excitement is excitement after all. You are aware you should take it all in. Don’t sweat the small stuff (it’s all small stuff) and simply enjoy the milestones that are headed your way. Your logical mind knows this. But knowing and doing are two different things and when you wake up at 2:00 a.m. worrying about invitation lists, plus-ones, napkin colors or whether a popcorn bar beats out a candy buffet you understand that you are not doing well at the celebratory portion of your impending celebration.

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My son will graduate from high school in a month. Yay. He made it! Whew!

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Graduations and weddings are delightful, festive, wonderful occasions. They signify the end of a successful journey and the promise of a new beginning. They are days to enjoy and celebrate.

But, before I can break out the champagne for a welldeserved toast, we still have

Fatal accident on Addison Street Vehicle reportedly hits tree with power lines down According to a report issued by the Bensenville Police Department, on Thursday, April 28, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of So. Addison St. at about 1:26 p.m. to investigate a singlecar accident in which a vehicle reportedly hit a tree with power lines down.

Tianna K. Ramirez, 26, of

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We have to get the announcements (graduation) and invitations (wedding) ordered and we have to pick a theme for the party (graduation) not to mention the food and my boys will need suits and shoes (for the wedding) and we’ll want to find some lawn games and extra chairs (for the graduation). Speaking of that we need to rake the lawn and weed the garden before the (graduation) party and we have to come up with centerpiece ideas for both events and we’ve yet to decide between cake or cupcakes (wedding) while cookies might be an option (graduation) and I’ve still got to choose a dress (for the wedding) not to mention a dress for the bride and bridesmaids and flower girls and so many other things that need to get

decided and get done.

Deep breath. Normally one big celebration is enough to keep me up at night. But two?

That’s enough to put a gal way over the edge.

Or not. Come on girl, get a grip.

I have two major life celebrations in the coming months.

How lucky can a person get? I realized yesterday I was perseverating on the tasks involved and ignoring the joy that I should be feeling about these upcoming events and that’s simply no way to celebrate.

At least not if you want to celebrate successfully – which I most assuredly do. What would be the point otherwise?

The days will come – and go. Someone might notice if all the napkins don’t match or if the cake leans slightly or if we run out of pulled pork, but I doubt it. And even

if something does go wrong (and it probably will) and someone actually notices (and they probably won’t), I doubt they’d care enough to even notice that they noticed.

Because when we celebrate, we don’t come to the party for the decorations or the games or the music or even the pulled pork. We come together to congratulate and wish the graduate or the bride and groom all best. Because we care. It’s as simple as that.

Anything beyond is just icing on the cake – or cupcake, depending on which way we decide to go.

Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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April 23-April 24 • Theft was reported at a local store at around 5:41 p.m. Police said an unknown female suspect stole a wallet that was left on a counter unattended.

• Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1-100 block of E. Oak. Between 5 p.m.

April 23 and 12:45 p.m. April 24, police said an unknown suspect shattered a sliding glass door to a residence. However, entry was not gained to the residences.

April 21 A male juvenile was arrested at a local high school at around 10:05 a.m. and charged with disorderly conduct/fighting.

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Young IC Catholic Prep softball team improving Gonzalez, Lytton leading the way at the plate

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The youthful IC Catholic Prep softball team is learning on the job.

The Knights were 9-11 overall and 2-6 in Metro Suburban Conference West Division play through late last week.

“We’re a young team,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Frank

Reaber. “We’re hitting the ball and scoring runs, but we’re still making a lot of errors. We have a long way to go, but we are working at it.”

At the plate, the Knights have been led by the likes of Melissa Gonzalez an Josie Lytton.

“Melissa and Josie have been hitting the ball really well,” said Reaber. “Melissa always hits third and Josie gets moved around in the order. They have been pretty consistent.”

The Knights continue to work hard on the defensive aspect of the game. “Defensively we always have a bad inning,

but that’s getting better,” said Reaber. “We beat Fenton 6-4 and they could have had a big inning. We held them and we hit the ball well.”

Georgia Mahnke also has been hitting well of late, along with Kaitlyn Falduto.

“We start three freshmen and two sophomores,” said Reaber. “They are going to keep improving. We’re moving kids around and seeing where we can play them.”

Freshman pitcher Kayla Faber-Cournane also is improving in the circle. “She’s a 14-year-old pitcher on the

varsity,” said Reaber. “She’s getting better.”

Reaber added IC Catholic Prep’s 9-11 record easily could be well into the above-.500 category.

“We gave away three games in the seventh inning and in probably six of our losses we had a lead going into the sixth inning,” he said. “We have one bad inning. It might be nerves from being such a young team.

We don’t know how to put teams away yet, but we will get there.”

IC Catholic Prep will host its annual tournament Friday

and Saturday. The tournament features Sterling, Morrison, Momence, Burlington Central, Chicago Christian, Aurora Christian and Hinsdale South.

“There are a lot of good teams,” said Reaber. “We don’t want to play any cupcakes. In our conference almost everybody is either Class 3A or 4A. We play a tough schedule and that only will make us better when we get to the Class 2A playoffs.”

IC Catholic Prep will host a regional this season. The Knights drew the No. 2 seed behind Elgin St. Edward.

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I don’t mind that I wipe the fridge door handles every day because they are sticky with something he has concocted.

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I love that my prince is the most patient man on the planet.

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Willowbrook presents awards to outstanding students, teacher VILLA PARK — On April 14, 10 Willowbrook students were recognized as Outstanding Students during a breakfast in their honor.

During the event, Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause and Assistant Principal Doug Wildes welcomed the recipients and their families, as well as the staff members who nominated them. The students were then recognized and given a certificate in honor of their efforts.

The Outstanding Students were: Art: senior Laima Licitis Career and Technical Education (CTE): senior Mark Jenkins

English: senior Maria Congenie Learning services: senior Alexa Henderson Math: sophomore Noah Kamm Music: senior Eugene Ciesla Physical education: sophomore Brandon Smith Science: freshman Victoria Palma Social studies: senior Tera Wilson World languages: junior Valbona Shameti In addition, Willowbrook math teacher Julie Rasso received the Outstanding Teacher award presented to her by junior Samantha Asher..

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Pictured are the Willowbrook students who were recognized as Outstanding Students during a breakfast in their honor on April 14. They are (back row, from left) Noah Kamm, Brandon Smith, Eugene Ciesla; (middle row, from left) Mark Jenkins, Valbona Shameti, Alexa Henderson; (front row, from left) Laima Licitis, Tera Wilson, Maria Congenie and Victoria Palma.

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nesses and organizations to either donate a prize or sponsor a portion of the club’s upcoming 28th annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, May 21 OAKBROOK TERRACE — from 4:30-7 p.m. at the SalvaAt a special ceremony on April 14, Willowbrook math teacher The Oakbrook Terrace Lions Julie Rasso (left) was presented with the Outstanding Teach- Club is currently seeking busi- tion Army Hall, 1S415 Summit, Oakbrook Terrace. There er award by junior Samantha Asher. will be prize giveaways and

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Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to help District 45 schoolteacher Elise Boni with her medical expenses. For more information or to be a sponsor, please call Dinner Chair Lion Frank Orozen at 708-805-2095.

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Pictured are the winners of this year’s Warrior Pride Essay Contest, presented by the Willowbrook Athletic Booster Club. (Top left), sophomore Steven Cerda-Sanchez won first place and received $100; (bottom left) sophomore Catherine Carey came in 2nd place for a prize of $50; and (above) senior Emily Isaacson came in 3rd place, for which she received $25.

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Boomers: Five proven practices to win the race against aging (BPT) — Naps, knitting and nuzzling with the grandchildren - the traditional image of retirement is being challenged by the more than 76 million baby boomers in the United States.

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American Youth Soccer Organization Region 399

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May 12, 2016 • 19

Addison Trail baseball team showing competitive spirit Villasenor enjoying fine season on mound for Blazers

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Even though the Addison Trail baseball team lost the annual District 88 series to Willowbrook, Blazers coach Michael Kennedy saw a major positive.

“I love the team’s resiliency,” he said. “They are able to bounce back from a tough game and they don’t let it hang on us. They are ready to battle the next game. We’ve responded from some tough games.

We’re 9-11 (through late last week) and we very easily could

have 13 wins. A play here and a play there could have changed things. We compete every play and every pitch. Sometimes the ball doesn’t bounce your way or the other team gets a timely hit. The way the kids have responded and bounced back the next game has been great.”

In addition to being 9-11 overall through late last week, the Blazers were 4-8 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play.

In one of the Willowbrook games, the Blazers lost 2-0 after giving up two unearned runs. In an 11-5 loss, Addison Trail led 4-1 at one point before Willowbrook scored 10 runs in the sixth inning.

“For whatever reason in that game we couldn’t throw a strike and it snowballed,” said Kennedy. “We couldn’t stop the bleeding. By the time we

}I love the team’s resiliency. They are able to bounce back from a tough game and they don’t let it hang on us.”

— Blazers coach Michael Kennedy did, the damage was done.”

Despite the tough series, Kennedy again saw the seasonlong competitive spirit from his team.

“Our guys are out there and you can see they want to go out and win,” he said. “They aren’t satisfied with competing.

If they have great days at the plate and we still lose, they are not satisfied. They want the

team win.”

Individually, Addison Trail has been sparked throughout the season by the pitching of Nick Villasenor.

“Nick has been outstanding on the mound,” said Kennedy.

“He one-hit Downers Grove South and then threw the 2-0 game against Willowbrook with the two unearned runs.

In his last 14 innings he’s been unhittable. He’s been fantastic this season.”

Through late last week Villasenor had a 1.40 ERA and had 48 strikeouts in only 34 innings of work.

At the plate, Robert Baughman was hitting .378 through late last week.

“Robert is a senior who has really come on as of late,” said Kennedy. “He swings a great bat. He leads us in extra-base hits.”

Also excelling has been Angelo Feola, who was hitting .373 and was leading the team in hits through late last week.

“Angelo is playing real well,” said Kennedy.

Addison Trail was scheduled to wrap up its WSC Gold series with Leyden earlier this week.

“We are making strides,” said Kennedy. “Some days we go out there and get the win and other days we are a hit away.

We put ourselves in a position to win games. That’s where we are making the most strides.

We are becoming a better baseball team. But at the same time we want to win those games.

We will get to that point. We have a process and the kids trust the process. Come playoff time I think we can be a dangerous teams to where teams don’t want to play us, especially if our bats are there.”

Willowbrook’s Matt Pizur throws no-hitter Warriors improve to 9-5 in conference with 4-0 week

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Willowbrook pitcher Matt Pizur had himself a heck of a week.

Pizur threw a no-hitter against Addison Trail and then came back five days later and threw a four-inning two-hitter against Proviso East.

In a 2-0 West Suburban Conference Gold Division win against District 88 neighbor Addison Trail, Pizur tossed a near perfect game. The only Addison Trail runner to reach base was via an error. Pizur struck out nine and walked none and threw 54 of his 78 pitches for strikes.

Willowbrook had five hits in the game and scored two unearned runs. Kyle Ferguson was 1-for-3 with an RBI and two stolen bases. Kyle Martyniuk went 1-for3 as did Pizur. Jon Kelso also was 1-for3 with a run scored. Alec Michaelson went 1-for-2 with an RBI. Willowbrook completed the threegame series sweep of Addison Trail with an 11-5 victory. Willowbrook trailed 4-1 at one point and then scored 10 runs in the sixth inning. The Warriors had nine

hits.

TJ Geritano went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Ferguson had a double, two runs scored and two RBI. Martyniuk had two walks. Mark Molitor had a run scored and an RBI. Kelso had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Trevor Jalosynski had a hit and a run scored. Matt Garbacz went 2-for-3, which included a double, a run scored and an RBI. Garbacz was the winning pitcher. He went five innings and allowed four hits and one earned run while striking out six. Will Hines and Ronnie Reitz combined to strike out four over the final two innings.

Willowbrook dropped a 7-3 WSC crossover game to Downers Grove North. The Warriors led 2-0 early, but were held to five hits. Ferguson had a hit and a run scored. Jalosynski had a hit and a run scored. Kelso went 2-for3 with three RBI. Pizur also had a hit.

Michaelson took the loss. Hines pitched 1 1/3 innings and fanned three in relief.

The Warriors then took the first two games of a three-game conference set with Proviso East.

In an 11-0 victory, Willowbrook led 9-0 after two innings and finished with six hits.

Geritano had two walks and scored a run. Ben Espinoza also had two walks and scored a run. Cam Zunkel had a hit,

two runs scored and an RBI. Ferguson scored two runs and had an RBI. Martyniuk had two runs scored, a hit and an RBI. Molitor had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Kelso also had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. MJ Ranieri had a double and an RBI. Garbacz had a triple and a run scored.

Zunkel was the winning pitcher. He went three innings and allowed one hit, while striking out six. Eric Gunst pitched the final two innings and had five strikeouts.

In a 15-1 win over Proviso East, Pizur picked up the win. He pitched four innings and allowed two hits. He fanned 12 and walked none and threw 54 of 65 pitches for strikes. Reitz pitched the final inning and struck out two.

Willowbrook led 8-0 after two innings and had nine hits. Geritano had a double

and a run scored. Zunkel went 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI. Garbacz had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Ferguson scored two runs and had a hit.

Michaelson had a run scored and an RBI. Martyniuk had a hit and an RBI. Mike Dembowski walked twice, scored a run and had an RBI. Pizur had two walks, a run scored, a hit and two RBI. Kelso had a run scored and an RBI. Dylan Worden had a run scored and an RBI. Jalosynski had a double, a run scored and an RBI. Hines also had an RBI, while Ranieri had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Willowbrook’s 4-1 week put it at 12-13 overall and 9-5 in WSC Gold Division play. Three of Willowbrook’s conference losses were by a run to Hinsdale South and another was by two runs to Leyden.

Mound Magnificence A look at Willowbrook pitcher Matt Pizur’s two recent starts against Addison Trail and Proviso East.

Team IP R Hits Strikeouts Walks Pitches/Strikes *Addison Trail

7

0

0

9

0

78/54

Proviso E.

4

1

2

12

0

65/54

TOTAL

11

2

2

21

0

143/108

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Addison Trail girls track team prepares for sectional Kroll a major bright spot for Blazers

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail girls track team had to deal with some recent bad news.

Lynette Banuelos, a key component on the relay end for the Blazers, suffered a knee injury during the Lake Park invitational.

“Lynette was injured in the triple jump,” said Blazers coach Dave Pytko. “We’re not the same team with her injury as far as the relays go. She’s not running as fast as she was with the injury.”

But Pytko said his squad is pushing forward as it heads into Friday’s Class 3A sectional competition.

“The good news is we have a chance to probably still score and medal at sectionals,” he said. “That’s what we want out of the kids. If you are medal-

ing in our sectional, you are doing a great job.”

Lauren Kroll will be heading into the sectional on a high note. “She’s a little more than a half-second off qualifying time in the 100 hurdles and has the second-best hurdles time in the sectional,” said Pytko.

Kroll also has the best sectional time in the 100 and 200.

“The hurdles are a springboard to college because there are not a lot of elite hurdlers out there,” said Pytko. “She’s been outstanding this season.

She’s an outstanding runner and always has been. We’ve been working on her start and that’s really helped her. The sectional is going to be an exciting time for her.”

Klea Gjonaj has the sixthbest time in the sectional in the 100. “If she can take off about four-tenths of a second she has an opportunity to make it down to state as well,” said Pytko. “We’re optimistic and she’s optimistic. She knows that’s a lot of time to take off.

She has a good chance to score

and medal at the sectional.”

Pytko noted a big goal is for Kroll to advance to the finals in a running event at state, something that, according to IHSA records, has never occurred at the school. Three girls in the history of the program (Maribeth Hulina, Bobi Nelms and Sharon Rodenhauser) qualified for the finals in either the shot or discus.

Nelms won the 1981 Class AA discus state title.

“It would be nice to see her make the finals,” he said.

Badminton players compete in conference meet Blazers’ boys volleyball team defeats Wheaton North

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail girls badminton team recently logged a pair of fourth place finishes at conference and sectionals.

The Blazers finished fourth at the West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet. Individually, sophomore Kasia Czepiel won the No. 9 singles conference title, while sophomore Mary Grace Mutia took second at No. 2 singles.

Becky Falash and Mutia took second at No. 2 doubles.

After the conference meet Mutia was 21-4 at No. 2 singles, while junior Athena Kakolires was 15-8.

The Blazers also tied for fourth at the Hersey sectional. Falash (No. 1 singles) and Mutia (No. 2 singles) competed in the singles division, while Kakolires and Sabrina Majeed (No. 1 doubles) and the team of Sandra Cosio and Yuritzy Varela (No. 2 doubles) played in the doubles division.

Fenton badminton Fenton recently competed in the York sectional. The Bison were represented by Heena Amin (No. 1 singles) and Kendra Vargas (No. 2 singles) in the singles divi-

sion, while the team of Rimsha Naseer and Sheeza Anwar (No. 1 doubles) and Amanda Perry and Shafaq Chohan (No. 2 doubles) played in the doubles division.

Fenton finished sixth in the sectional.

“The girls have made tremendous strides throughout the season,” said Fenton coach Brian Hastings.

Fenton finished the regular season with a 13-2 win over Golder College Prep.

Amin, Vargas, Perry, Amin, Naseer, Kelly Kuman, Angelica Trojan, Hanna Roucka, Teresa Sanchez, Iram Hameeduddin and Kelly Keane picked up wins. The Fenton junior-varsity team also scored a 13-2 win.

At the conference meet, Kuman and

Roucka won matches.

“The girls competed well at conference,” said Hastings.

At the JV conference meet, Chohan finished second, while Gaby Sanchez was third. The doubles team of Kirby O’Donnell and Hayley Gills placed third.

Addison Trail boys volleyball The Addison Trail boys volleyball team registered a recent 25-18, 26-24 non-conference win against Wheaton North.

Jacob Grygo led the Blazers with 13 assists, five kills, three digs and one ace.

Kannon Nelms had four kills and two blocks, while Eric Lynch also had four kills. The win moved Addison Trail to 6-16 overall.

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Addison Trail boys track team thrives at recent invitationals Blazers win Willowbrook meet

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The big meet environment has suited the Addison Trail boys track team quite well this spring.

The Blazers recently won the Willowbrook invitational and also logged a pair of secondplace finishes at meets.

“Hopefully we are peaking at the right time as the most important meets of the year are upcoming,” said Addison Trail coach Bruce Kelsay.

Kelsay again pointed to the varied contributions up and down the lineup that have helped contribute to a successful season.

“The nice thing about this team is its depth, which allows us to have even performances across jumps, throws, sprints and long distance,” he said.

Addison Trail’s hurdles group has made a big splash this season. “Our hurdlers have shown tremendous improvement this year,” said Kelsay.

Kelsay noted junior Jordyn Carr-Jones, through late last week, was 0.5 seconds away from state-qualifying time in the hurdles, while freshmen James Carr and Austin Rohlf are scoring plenty of points at the sophomore level.

Injuries have affected the team’s relay division. “Relays have been inconsistent due to some injury issues, but we hope to be full strength by the conference and sectional meets,” said Kelsay.

Individually, Ryan Baig has

taken over 400 dash duties, in addition to running on the 400 and 1,600 relay teams. “Ryan has done a tremendous job,” said Kelsay.

Sophomore Luis Vargas also is making strides to where he is running the varsity 3,200 relay and 1,600 run events. “Luis has really improved in the distance events,” said Kelsay.

Chris Purdy has made strides in his quest for a state-qualifying mark in the long jump.

“Chris has jumped close to the state-qualifying distance of 22-1,” said Kelsay. “He jumped 21-3 and is capable of reaching the state distance.”

Addison Trail will compete in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet this week.

“This group as a whole is fun to coach and is very competitive,” said Kelsay.

Fenton girls track team gearing up for sectional meet Bison have excelled in many facets this season

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Heading into last week’s Metro Suburban Conference meet, the Fenton girls track team had put together an impressive list of accomplishments.

In the outdoor season alone, Fenton won its own Bison invitational, won a quadrangular meet, took second at Leyden and placed third at Elk Grove.

That was in addition to earlier putting a halt to Glenbard South’s streak of five indoor conference titles in a row.

“The team has a good focus and a good mindset to set personal records,” said Fenton coach Frank Kekstadt. “We are competing well and we’re relatively healthy. We’ve scored some good points in the field events all year long and our relays have set the tone this year. They have been really exciting.”

One of those relays in particular, the 400, certainly qualifies as exciting. At the Bison invitational, the 400 relay team set a new school record at 50.2. That group includes Nina Bush, Sara Mason, Hanna Matuszewski

}Not only is this probably the best team I’ve had in nine years being the head coach, but it’s the best team in terms of being a team with great character.”

— Fenton coach Frank Kekstadt and all-state performer Emmy Burris.

“We have good track athletes,” said Kekstadt.

Fenton also has been bolstered by the additions of freshmen Mackenzie Miller and Ashley Lira, who joined the team at the end of the indoor season.

“They are just starting to develop,” said Kekstadt. “Both are very talented and both contribute in big ways throughout the lineup.”

One of those athletes providing a jolt to the field events lineup is Maria Trentadue in the shot put.

“Maria has hit a 37-foot shot put this season, which is a lifetime best,” said Kekstadt.

“She’s provided a real big boost to the team.”

Kekstadt also lauded the team’s distance group. “We’re seeing the most improvement right now from our distance runners,” he said. “On both levels we’ve seen more than

40 personal records. Just about every girl there is hitting a lifetime PR. The distance has come on strong. That group is helping to create a very strong team as far as being completely balanced.”

Fenton heads to the Class 3A Lake Park sectional Friday.

“I’m very happy with the group,” he said. “Not only is this probably the best team I’ve had in nine years being the head coach, but it’s the best team in terms of being a team with great character. These girls are great. We have a lot of natural talent and the key is the talent has great character. We’re developing talent and they have the expectation of excellence. We don’t have a lot of rules here. It’s be here, be on time and strive for excellence. Everything is falling into place. All our coaches this season have really stepped it up.

“It’s hard not getting emotional about these girls. It’s a great team.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., PLAINTIFF vs.

ALICIA SAMANIEGO; GAVINO SANCHEZ; VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK; SALT CREEK SANITARY DISTRICT; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 16 CH 440 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, GAVINO SANCHEZ; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 12 IN ARDMORE MANOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 3, 1924 AS DOCUMENT 185662, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 427 N. Addison Road, Villa Park, IL 60181 P.I.N.: 06-04-226-011 and which said mortgage was signed by ALICIA SAMANIEGO, mortgagor, to American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County as Document No. R2007213206 and modified by two Loan Modification Agreements, one recorded as Document Number R2013-053497; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of DuPage County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in DuPage County at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before the June 6, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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DEFENDANTS NON-RESIDENTIAL 2015 CH 001837 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/20/2016, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of

DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/21/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE CITY OF VILLA PARK, COUNTY OF DUPAGE, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO WIT: LOT 6, AREA 6, UNIT 2 IN DANBY SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 6, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 9, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-18462 AND CERTIFICATE OF ADJUSTMENT FILED FEBRUARY 19, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R696929, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM FRANCIS J. NUDD AND GLORIA M. NUDD, HIS WIFE AS SET FORTH IN DEED INSTRUMENT NO. R87-037459 AND RECORDED ON 3/19/1987, DUPAGE COUNTY RECORDS. PIN 06-21-215-076 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18W081 Jamestown Lane, Villa Park, IL 60181 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AR1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Richard Hodgdon a/k/a Richard W. Hodgdon; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NON-RESIDENTIAL 2015 CH 001837 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/20/2016, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/21/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-21-215-076 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18W081 Jamestown Lane, Villa Park, IL 60181 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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The Addison Trail softball team has a young roster and coach Mark Olson is seeing his squad gain important experience this spring.

The Blazers were 5-10 through late last week after losses to Hinsdale South and Willowbrook.

“Those are two solid programs,” said Olson. “It’s kind of been a baptism by fire for us.

The season has kind of gone like we expected, but the response

has been great and the effort always has been there. We are getting better and we’re working on mentally understanding the game in terms of when to do things. That is going to help us on the physical side. We’re making some mental mistakes that turn into physical mistakes and those add up.”

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men. We have young kids at key positions who are getting varsity experience. You can practice all you want, but you don’t gain that experience until you get into a game situation.

I’m very proud of how they have responded. We’re plugging away and getting better.”

Seniors Nicolette Napoli and Alyssa McMahon have provided strong leadership for the Blazers. “They are two seniors who bat second and third for us and give us a huge lift on the field with their leadership,” said Olson. “It’s been great to see their growth as threeyear varsity players. Those two have taken the team under their wings. They have been fantastic.”

Sophia Hopkins (catcher) and Ally Polhad (pitcher) are Olson’s freshmen battery.

“Sophia has been a wall behind home plate and is going to be a good one,” said Olson.

“Ali has done a good job pitching and is another bright spot.

She’s learning and has been gaining experience. She’s responded beyond her years.”

Olson said this year’s squad reminds him of his first group at Addison Trail. “We had one senior that year and we took our lumps a little bit,” he said.

“That group is the same as this group. It had a great work ethic and it paid off the next year.

These girls have responded this year. They are growing as players.”

Willowbrook’s Sousa qualifies for state gymnastics finals Chantos qualifies for state badminton tournament

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Willowbrook sophomore boys gymnastics standout Adam Sousa is headed back to the state finals.

Sousa automatically qualified for state in every individual event and won the all-around competition at the recent Glenbard West sectional.

Sousa will compete in this weekend’s state finals meet at Palatine High School for a second year in a row.

Other at-large qualifiers were to be announced by the IHSA earlier this week.

Sousa won the all-around competition with a 53.8 score.

The 53.8 was the highest allaround score of any boys gymnast in the state at the five sectionals. The other all-around sectional championship scores were 53.25, 52.5, 51.95 and 51.9.

A 52.7 all-around score won the state title last year. Sousa finished fourth in the all-around at state last year with a 51.7.

At Glenbard West, Sousa won the pommel horse competition with a 9.25 score and also won the horizontal bar title

with an 8.85. Sousa was second on floor exercise at 9.45 and took second on rings at 8.55.

He also was second on vault at 9.35. Sousa finished fifth on parallel bars at 8.35.

WIllowbrook finished fourth as a team at the sectional with a 139.0.

Willowbrook badminton The Willowbrook girls badminton team placed third at the recent Hinsdale South sectional. The Warriors had seven points. Hinsdale South won the sectional with 17.5 points.

Wheaton-Warrenville South was second with 11.5 points.

Willowbrook junior Grace Chantos qualified for the state

tournament after finishing fourth in the singles division.

Chantos opened the sectional with a 21-13, 22-20 loss to a player from Wheaton-Warrenville South. She then came back to win 21-6, 21-17 in her next match and followed that up with a 21-5, 21-6 victory.

Chantos then defeated that same Wheaton-Warrenville South player 21-17, 17-21, 21-14 to earn her state bid and get into the third-place match.

Chantons lost 21-19, 21-19 in the third-place match.

Chantos will compete at this weekend’s IHSA state finals at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Willowbrook boys track team readying for conference meet Field events showing major improvements this season

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Willowbrook boys track team is preparing itself for the upcoming postseason.

The Warriors will participate in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet Fri-

day at Proviso West (hosted

by Proviso East). Willowbrook then heads the following Friday to the Class 3A WheatonWarrenville South sectional.

Willowbrook coach TJ Artman noted the team will not be at full strength at sectionals due to the school prom occurring at the same time.

“We are getting focused for the conference meet,” he said.

“For many of the seniors, it will be their last competitions.

We are looking forward to conference.”

In recent action, the Warriors took second at their own Willowbrook invitational that also included Addison Trail, Leyden and Fenton.

Artman has been pleased with the development of the team’s field events this season.

“Our jumping and throws have added a large amount of points to our team’s scores this year,” he said. “We have not had that

before. It’s great to get full team scoring. Missing the pole vault hurts our team scores very much and unfortunately we will never score in that event at any meet so we always are fighting being down points, including at the conference championships. Overall, the field events have fantastic coaching and are working extremely hard. They are focused to improve as individuals and add points to the team scores.”

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Willowbrook’s Sarovich receives Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

ASHLEY LUPO AND RICK VACA

Lupo-Vaca engagement announced VILLA PARK — Mr. and Mrs. John Lupo of Villa Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Lupo to Rick Vaca, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Di Nella of Oakbrook Terrace and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Vaca of Wood Dale.

The bride and groom both graduated from Willowbrook High School in 2008 and the University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign in 2012. Currently, Rick is a senior financial analyst at Empire Today and Ashley is a mathematics teacher at Addison Trail High School. They are planning a destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas for the summer of 2017.

VILLA PARK — Willowbrook senior Maximillan Sarovich was recently named as a recipient of a Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies.

Sarovich has been a caddie at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook for about six years.

He also is an avid golfer and was a member of the Willowbrook Boys Golf Team all four years of his high school career (two, on varsity). In the future, he plans to stay active in the sport on a recreational level.

“I enjoy being out on the golf course in nature,” Sarovich said. “I also enjoy the mental challenge of the game and the fact that it gets your heartrate going – I love the thrill.

Golf has taught me many lessons, including patience and to never give up.”

Sarovich said he was overcome with emotion when he learned he had received the scholarship to live in the Evans Scholarship House at University of Colorado Boulder, where he plans to major in accounting.

“I was in shock and then started jumping up and down,”

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Willowbrook senior Maximillan Sarovich is the recipient of a Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies.

he said. “Seeing that acceptance letter meant all my hard work and dedication paid off.”

He’s humbled by the opportunity. He knows he couldn’t have achieved this level of success without the support of his family, friends and staff at

Willowbrook. He also would like to thank Chick Evans for founding this scholarship.

“Willowbrook has taught me no matter the level of diversity at your school, everyone can always come together as one family,” he said.

Community Calendar Thursday May 12 Lions Club pasta dinner From 5-7 p.m., the Villa Park Lions Club will be holding their 14th Annual Pasta Dinner at Willowbrook High School cafeteria. Enjoy pasta, meatballs, Italian sausage, salad, coffee, milk, lemonade and desserts. Tickets, available at the door, are $8/adults, $7/ seniors, $5/kids 5-12, free/kids under 5. A raffle will also be held. For more information, contact Lion President Marty at 630-903-3189.

Wednesday, May 11 Next SALT meeting At 11 a.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, the Villa Park Police Department will hold the next quarterly meeting for S.A.L.T. (Seniors And Law Enforcement Together). Residents and guests are invited to arrive at 10:30 a.m. to enjoy some coffee, pastries, and fellowship prior to the presentation. Police Chief Robert Pavelchik and Detective Jeffrey Runge will welcome a presentation by Sandy Hill of the Villa Park Public Library. The Villa Park Senior Concerns Commission will sponsor lunch for all guests immediately following the presentation.

Friday-Sunday, May 20 – 22 St. Pius X Parish Carnival The St. Pius X will hold its first-ever Parish Carnival at the church, 601 S. Westmore (at Madison Ave.), in Lom-

bard. Midway rides and games offer fun for all ages. Beer garden for those 21+.

Hours are Fri. from 5-10 p.m., Sat. from 1-10 p.m., and Sun. from 1-6 p.m. Ride tickets are $1 each (number of tickets varies per ride). Parking is available on premises or at adjacent locations. ATM on site. Info: 630-627-4526.

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day ribbon-cutting at Cortesi Park At 11 a.m., the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department will host a grand re-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park. A VFW Memorial Program will follow, including a flag-raising at the new memorial and a performance by the Willowbrook High School Choir. Free and open to the public.

Ongoing events • Story Time series continues at the Library New storytime sessions in the Youth Services Department of the Villa Park Library start in April and are as follows: -- Babies and Books (9-9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays or Thursdays) -- Toddler Time (10-10:30 a.m. Mondays or Thursdays) -- Family Storytime (10-10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays) -- Story Circle for Preschoolers (9:3010 a.m. Wednesdays) -- Ready for Reading (1:15-2 p.m.

Thursdays).

These storytime sessions will introduce the world of language and books to children. They include singing, stories, rhymes, and a variety of preschool S.T.E.A.M.-based and S.T.E.M.-based activities. Most story times require registration and have recommended age ranges. Info: 630-834-1164 or vppl.info • Dog obedience classes Sign up now for K-9 Good Manners dog obedience classes offered by Villa Park Recreation. Registration is ongoing; register your pet when you think training is needed. Your pup will participate in seven classes regardless of when you enroll. The fee for these K-9 classes is $95. Classes are held Wednesday evenings at the Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood.

Info: call 630-834-8525.

• District 45 Art Show art work on display Selected art work from the third annual District 45 PTA Council Art Show will be on display at the Park Art Center now through Friday, May 20. The Park Art Center is located at 9 E. Park Blvd. and is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. Info: visit parkartcenter.wix.com/pac9 or call 630501-1455.

• Homework help available at library Need some extra help with home-

work? Students in grades K–12 can attend Drop-In Homework Help at the Villa Park Public Library on Tuesdays through April 26. Volunteers from College of DuPage will be available from 6-8 Tuesday nights to provide help on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: vppl. info or call 630-834-1176.

• VFW Friday Night Fish Fry From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday evening, the Villa Park VFW Post #2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, holds its Fish Fry. Menu available for purchase includes fried shrimp, fish/shrimp combos, beef/sausage sandwiches, combos and hot dogs.

• Widows or Widowers meeting Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs meets on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst.

Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 or wow.cfsites.org.

• TOPS meetings held on Friday mornings Remember TOPS? Take Off Pounds Sensibly. We’re still here helping and supporting people to lose weight. Meetings are held on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh in 9:30 a.m., and meet from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net.

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