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Unemployed face uncertainty as deadline passesBy Laura Katauskas Staff reporter

With an unemployment rate of 7.2 percent in DuPage County alone, a move to delay legislation that would extend unemployment benefits will affect thousands right in time for the holidays while Democrats and Republicans battle over how to pay for it.

Unemployment benefits began to expire November 30, with nearly two million people losing benefits by the first of the year without an extension.

House Republicans recently blocked legislation, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act that would extend Federal unemployment insurance (UI) programs for three months.

According to news reports from the Associated Press, President Obama announced Monday, an emerging agreement with Republicans on long-term unemployment benefits, among other issues.

Reportedly under the plan,

unemployment benefits would remain in effect through the end of next year for workers who have been laid off for more than 26 weeks and less than 99 weeks.

The report said, in his

announcement, Obama said he had agreed on a bipartisan framework, and said he wanted Congress to approve it before lawmakers adjourn for the year later this month. In a telling sign that the White House recognizes

the extent of Democratic opposition, officials said they would prefer the Senate vote first.

The Republican House of Representatives charge that Democrats attempted to add

another $12 billion to the nation’s debt by refusing to provide a fiscally sound way to extend federal unemployment benefits.

According to the House and Ways Means Committee Republican Office, there have been eight extensions of federal unemployment insurance benefits since mid-2008, adding a total of $123 billion to the nation’s nearly $14 trillion debt.

“Members on both sides of the aisle have supported unemployment benefits in the past, but there is strong disagreement about whether we can continue to extend benefits for millions of people without paying for them,” said U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13). “The best way to extend benefits is to offset the cost with spending cuts elsewhere, not by adding to the $14 trillion debt that already is burdening our economy.”

Democrats point to a U.S. Department of Labor Survey, that

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The Illinois Department of Employment Security, above in Joliet, said claimants should continue to file for benefits even if they their deadline has passed.

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reports that the Unemployment Insurance (UI) system helps the population most directly affected by recessions—those who have lost jobs through no fault of their own.

The survey reports that the focus of UI makes it one of the most effective targeted tools for maintaining American families’ purchasing power and keeping the economy on track during an economic downturn.

Survey results indicate that unemployment creates a snowball effect where people who have lost their job reduce their spending causing businesses to lose money and others to lose their jobs. Unemployment insurance acts to reduce this effect by helping the unemployed to continue to purchase vital goods and services for their family.

The temporary federal unemployment benefits programs started to be phased out at the end of November, when Congress failed to extend them. This means that even individuals exhausting the six months of regular, state-provided unemployment benefits are now ineligible for Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC).

“The experts agree—two out of every three people who get unemployment benefits are

middle class,” said Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support Chairman Jim McDermott (D-WA) in a press release on the issue. “While the Republicans don’t mind bankrupting the country to give $700 Billion in unpaid tax cuts to the rich with one hand, the Republicans are using the other hand to push unemployed middle class Americans out of their homes, to prevent them from having food on their table, and to keep their children from being properly clothed.”

According to the Committee on Ways and Means Democratic Office, consistent with past Democratic and Republican Congresses, the bill is considered emergency spending and is estimated to cost $12.5 billion.

The Congressional Budget

Office (CBO) found that because unemployment benefits increase consumer demand and spending, while preventing people from falling out of the labor market, “the extensions of unemployment insurance benefits in the past few years increased both employment and participation in the labor force over what they would otherwise have been in 2009.”

The House and Ways Means Committee Republican Office argues that the Democrats’ trillion-dollar ‘stimulus’ plan signed in 2009 failed to deliver on the promise that it would create 3.7 million jobs and lower the unemployment rate to 7 percent by now, but instead has increased debt and has seen the unemployment rate spike to 10 percent.

While both Republicans and Democrats support helping the long-term unemployed, Republicans are arguing for a more responsible way to pay for these benefits by cutting less effective stimulus spending.

Biggert said that it is expected that Congress will vote on the issue again in the coming weeks.

“I am hopeful that Democrat leaders agree to bring a bipartisan compromise to the floor,” said Biggert. “The American people spoke clearly on November 2; they want Congress to start taking fiscal responsibility seriously and stop borrowing money like there is no tomorrow.” [email protected]

By Rick KambicStaff reporter

Some important unemployment deadlines have come and gone, but state officials are trying to keep applicants nearby.

The timetable was based on what level of benefits applicants were receiving and when those benefits began.

“You had to end a program by a specific date in order to be eligible to graduate to the next tier, not the other way around,” said Greg Rivara, spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

While a lack of awareness is a common problem, Rivara said information can be found

without waiting in long lines at the local IDES offices.

“There are approximately 389,000 claimants in Illinois today,” Rivara said. “Each claimant has been sent paperwork telling them what program they’re collecting under. We would encourage individuals to refer to that paperwork or go to our Web site if they misplaced that paperwork.”

Congress set the deadlines through legislation, but another continuation was recently blocked by Republicans in the House of Representatives. However, Rivara said it may be just a matter of time and applicants should stick to their schedules.

“We’ve been at this junction

before and benefits have been extended or expanded several times already,” Rivara said. “An individual who has exhausted the allotted benefits is encouraged to continue to certify for benefits in case Congress does reauthorize these programs.

He said claimants can create a user name and password on the IDES Web site and verify what program they’re in, as well as recertify and monitor other personal information. Some people recertify via the phone system, but Rivara said using the Web site connects the user with much more information and resources.

State officials also want claimants to keep up with the IDES job training and job search

programs because state trends are looking positive.

“In past recessions, the country recovered more quickly than the state,” Rivara said. “Right now, we are not seeing that. In fact, the Illinois economy is growing faster than the national economy — slightly faster, but still faster none the less.”

The national unemployment average was at 9 percent in October, as Illinois’ rate was 9.2 percent.

“As Illinois emerges from the national recession, its unemployment rate has declined for seven consecutive months while employment has grown in nine of the past 10 months. This steady, consistent trend shows Illinois is moving forward,” IDES

Director Maureen O’Donnell said. “As we move forward, we must continue the successful strategy of intelligent, focused tax incentives and tailored workforce training programs.”

Illinois added 8,000 jobs in October, its largest monthly gain in the last six months. Job sectors leading Illinois’ growth trend are Professional and Business Services (+18,200); Educational and Health Services (+14,600); Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+8,900); and Manufacturing (+8,600). In October, Construction (+3,000 jobs) and Health Care (+1,300 jobs) reported strong job growth.

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Despite deadlines, IDES benefits still possible

Unemployment percentages per town, not seasonally adjusted

October 2010 (most current month

available)

Joliet: 10.2Romeoville: 9.0Bolingbrook: 8.5Plainfield: 7.9

Illinois average: 9.2National average: 9.0

Source: Illinois Department of Department of Employment Security

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By Laura KatauskasStaff reporter

Saying it could have been anyone he worked alongside, it was particularly important to Officer Brian Truhlar that it was his peers that nominated him for 2009 Officer of the Year.

“I was extremely surprised, I work with great people, every one of them who would deserve this award,” said Truhlar. “I am humbled by it.”

Each year employees make recommendations to the administration as to who they believe should be nominated for Officer of the Year.

“Brian was picked because he continues to perform his duties with initiative and skill,” said Assistant Chief Steve Lucchesi. “He is on the front line in a battle against gangs and drugs within the village. He has contributed immensely to the department’s mission to reduce the fear of crime, improving the quality of life for our residents.”

Throughout his nine-year career, Truhlar has served as a

patrol officer, field training officer and for the past three years as a

member of the tactical unit.Truhlar was recognized for a

number of initiatives involving the surveillance of suspected

drug dealers, including one that lead to a heroin drug bust, resulting in the arrest of two drug dealers and a substantial amount of heroin.

“I aim to do something different each day,” said Truhlar. “I have the ability to help someone one minute and in the next I can put the bad guy away.”

In his recommendation of both Officer Truhlar and fellow officer Zakula, Chief Mark Turvey wrote, “They are recognized for the diligence, initiative, and investigative skill that they displayed during this investigation.”

Truhlar said though he hadn’t always wanted to be a cop, as soon as he went on a drive along with a friend who was an officer, he knew it was something he could do and something he would enjoy.

“Making an arrest is rewarding and with the heroin case we were very fortunate—and then it’s the five-year-old who is happy to see you that makes your day,” said [email protected]

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Romeoville Police Officer Brian Truhlar receives recognition as officer of the year.


Imagine wandering through the bustling Bethlehem marketplace, interacting with Roman soldiers, census takers, and tax collectors; working “hands-on” with various shopkeepers, learning their trades; and being led by awe-struck shepherds to a tiny, secluded stable to talk with weary new parents.

More then 30 actors will recreate a night in Bethlehem, taking visitors to the time when Jesus was born in an event offered free to the public at Joyful Spirit Lutheran Church in Bolingbrook this weekend on Friday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m.

The church is located at 260 Sunshine Drive, off Weber and Boughton roads.

Pastor Josh Auchanbach said “A Night in Bethlehem” was orchestrated to bring excitement back to the story of the birth of Jesus.

In its third year, in a production that takes almost the whole congregation to put together, families are welcomed to walk through the town of Bethlehem for an interactive journey through town. According to the designer of the town and official set builder Jim Nolan, using more then 9000 square feet of space and the entire church grounds, visitors can travel through various shops and purchase items with Caesar’s coins given (free of charge) at the beginning and children can participate in crafts along the way.

Children can also search for the three gifts to present to baby Jesus at the end of the tour where they will meet Mother and Child

in a live nativity. These gifts can be found

through out the market place and some of the shops will be selling food from the era including soups and breads. Other attractions include wandering musicians, beggars and thieves.

“We had started with a live nativity and decided we wanted to do something bigger and better,” said Nolan. “This is just our way of giving back to the community and is a great way for parents to help explain the meaning of Christmas.”

Visitors are welcome to come at any time and walk through at their own pace, with their journey lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. To check a preview from last year, visit, www.joyfulspirit.org to view a video.

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Members of the Joyful Spirit Lutheran Church are presenting a live, interactive Nativity on Saturday.

A night in Bethlehem comes to life at Joyful Spirit Church


SCHOOLS

Martinez Middle School students, staff and families donated dozens of toys to Romeoville Operation Christmas Wednesday.

The toys were collected through a drive organized by the Martinez Mentoring Program and Student Council.

Operation Christmas annually provides toys, clothing and other items to less fortunate children and their families in Romeoville.

At right, loading up toys to take to Romeoville Operation Christmas are Martinez students Valque Smith, Ken Pacis, Bobby Tello Student Council Secretary Megan Nunez, Montee Simpson, Vasette Valdez, Kimberly Bell, and Student Council Vice President Jacob Suffern.

Martinez toy drive successful

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Pushing to increase the rigor of its math curriculum, Valley View School District 365U may start teaching algebra in seventh grade based on a successful pilot program held at Brooks Middle School.

Facing failing math scores on state student achievement tests, the district has been preparing to revamp its math curriculum. Last year, Brooks Middle School piloted a middle school algebra

project that Assistant Principal Jane Ellingsworth feels has been a great success.

A proposal, which will be considered at the Dec. 13 Board of Education meeting, would require next year’s seventh graders to take what is now considered first semester high school algebra. A year later, eighth graders will begin taking what is now considered second semester high school algebra.

“We’ve been doing a lot of talking about increasing rigor,” said Assistant Superintendent

Faith Dahlquist, adding that moving algebra into the middle schools is a natural extension of changes made this year in the math program at the high school level.

“This way, the high school math entry level for most freshmen will be geometry,” Dahlquist said.

Ellingsworth said the program at Brooks has been met with enthusiasm from both students who feel they are tackling something new and parents who are encouraged by the advanced

teaching.“Parent have heard about the

program and are requesting placing; the students are very excited that they’re not doing the same old, same old,” Ellingsworth told the school board at a recent meeting. “What we are teaching is not over the top and they can do it.”

The proposal calls for the purchase of 700 algebra books ($49,000) next year to be used to supplement the 700 high school algebra books the district already owns. In addition, teacher

training as well as testing and training development will cost slightly more than $19,000 and the district will have to buy $36,000 worth of graphing calculators.

Dahlquist said some of the training and the calculator purchases may be covered through grants.

“This is the kind of creative, innovative thinking we need,” board member Richard Gougis said.

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By Sherri DauskurdasStaff reporter

All four District 202 high schools were a buzz of evening activity last week, as the schools played hosts to a flurry of eager eighth-graders, arriving to learn more about high school classes, schedules and activities.

The “Explorations 2015” program is designed to help ease incoming freshmen in their transition from middle to high school.

The program helps students and their parents get acquainted with the school, the curriculum and opportunities for extracurricular activities.

“Incoming freshmen are excited about the transition to high school because of the social, extracurricular and curricular opportunities available,” said Darcie Kubinski, associate principal of student services at Plainfield Central. “Their questions are primarily about what classes we offer and what activities are available.”

As for the parents, concerns are typically more long-term, Kubinski said, relating to high school as preparation for the future.

“For parents, the focus is on the bigger picture of the high school experience,” she added. “They inquire about what classes their

student will need for college, what he or she will need to do to prepare for scholarship and post-secondary opportunities, and what assistance is available if the student struggles academically.”

Department chairpersons and counselors were on hand at each school to assist and answer those very questions. Throughout the evening the students were able to receive information about eighth grade transition, four year planning, athletic opportunities, attendance policies, codes of conduct and the course placement process.

“We stress that entering families need to look at the four years as a total preparatory experience and not focus solely on the isolated 9th grade experience,” said Jennifer Hoffman, assistant principal for student services at Plainfield South. “They are planning not only for their freshman year, but for their entire high school career and beyond.”

That may seem overwhelming to a 13-year-old, so the schools start early with Explorations Night, to make certain the entire family is prepared for the years ahead.

“The most important thing students and parents should know about entering high school is to create a five year plan,” said Mary M. Jones, assistant principal for curriculum and instruction at

Plainfield Central. “Our goal in high school is to

prepare all students for future careers. If a student knows he/she wants to go to a four year college, we need to make sure he or she has the necessary classes to best prepare them for a successful college experience. On the other hand, a student who plans to pursue a trade school may need different classes to prepare them for their future.”

And according to school officials, some of the biggest

questions for entering families revolve around the credits needed for graduation, honors courses versus standard courses, and how to balance school work with extra curricular activities.

Students and their families will also be able to browse the array of after school activities at the extracurricular fair.

Students interested in athletics can meet with coaches and discuss the high school sports programs.

“Although four years of high

school seems like a long time for an incoming freshman, we emphasize that every decision the student makes during this time is paving the path toward his/her future,” Kubinski added. “We stress the importance of having a plan designed to prepare the student for his/her post-secondary goals and we provide resources and tools so the student can make the most of the opportunities available.”

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Romeoville Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Burglary

A burglary was reported at 9:56 a.m. Nov. 20 at a

business on the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive. A double pane window was broken, and a laptop and radio were taken. Estimated cost to repair the window and of the items taken is $1,100.

Criminal damage to property

A criminal damage to property was reported

at 5:57 p.m. Nov. 22 on the 300 block of Independence Boulevard. A brick was used to damage the driver’s side window of a vehicle parked in the public parking area. Estimated cost to repair the window is $200.

A criminal damage to property was reported at

11:50 a.m. Nov. 22 on the 300 block of Wedgewood Circle. A landscaping brick was used to break the back driver’s side window of a vehicle parked in front of the residence. Estimated cost to repair the window is $200.


at 9:34 a.m. Nov. 24 on the 1900 block of Southport Court. The driver’s side window of a vehicle was broken that was parked in the street in front of the residence. Estimated cost to repair the window is $200.


at 12:20 p.m. Nov. 25 on the 200 block of Haller Ave. A sharp object was used to slash the driver’s side rear tire on a vehicle parked in the street in front of the residence. Estimated cost to repair the damage is unknown.

Resisting a peace officer

Antwan Simmons, 24, of 292 Oak Creek, was

arrested at 1:50 p.m. Nov. 8 and charged with resisting a peace officer on the 1300 block of Alder Creek Drive.

Retail theftA retail theft was reported at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 10 at

a business on the 200 block of Weber Road. A princess cut diamond ring was taken while the sales associate was distracted by another customer. Estimated cost of the ring is $3,999.99.

Traffic Rebecca Harwood, 20, of 11510 Calumet Ave.,

Dyer, Ind., was arrested at 11:48 p.m. Nov. 10 and charged with

driving without a valid driver’s license and speeding on Route 53 at Taylor Road.

Oscar Martinez, 22, of 804 E. Washington St., Joliet,

was arrested at 11:47 p.m. Nov. 11 and charged with driving without a driver’s license and expired registration on Airport Road at Weber Road.

Benito Aguilar, 30, of 139 Dahlia Drive, was arrested

at 5:59 a.m. Nov. 11 and charged with driving without a driver’s license, an uninsured motor vehicle, having a registration light out and disobeying a stop sign on Budler Road at Weslake

Parkway.

Roger Arreola, 20, of 1815 Arbor Lane, Crest Hill, was

arrested at 12:04 p.m. Nov. 12 and charged with driving with a suspended license and expired registration on Highpoint at Harmony Lane.

Placido Idiaquez, 26, of 4955 Dickens, Chicago,

was arrested at 2:49 p.m. Nov. 12 and charged with driving without a valid driver’s license and an uninsured motor vehicle on Chicago Tube Drive at Innovation Drive.

Santos Trujillo, 25, of 346 Gehrig

Circle, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Nov.

13 and charged with driving with a suspended license, an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding on Route 53 at Murphy Drive.

Mohammad Abusharekh, 27, of 212 N. Larkin, Joliet,

was arrested at 1:34 p.m. Nov. 14 and charged with driving without a driver’s license, speeding and an expired registration on Weber Road at Lakewood Falls Drive.

Yehimi Gonzalez, 32, of 83 Rockledge, was arrested at

11:01 a.m. Nov. 15 and charged with speeding, driving without a driver’s license and an uninsured motor vehicle on Dalhart Ave. at Corona Ave.

Saul Reyes, 19, of 113 Moen Ave., Rockdale, was

arrested at 11:37 p.m. Nov. 15 and charged with driving without a driver’s license, an uninsured motor vehicle and expired registration on Normantown Road at Rogers Road.

Linda Offer, 32, of 334 Greenwood Drive,

Bolingbrook, was arrested at 4:35 p.m. Nov. 18 and charged with speeding, driving with a suspended license and improper use of registration at Zinnia at Daffodil drives.

Jesus Tierrablanca, 34, of 960 Collins St., Joliet,

was arrested at 5:33 a.m. Nov. 18 and charged with an expired registration and driving without at driver’s license on Crossroads Parkway at Theodore Court.

Lashonda Cowans, 20, of 406 Nobs Ave., Lockport,

was arrested at 9:09 a.m. Nov. 21 and charged with speeding, and uninsured motor vehicle and in-state warrant on Joliet Road at Bluff Road.

Raul Velasco, 28, of 440 Cumberland Lane,

Bolingbrook, was arrested 9:18 p.m. Nov. 21 and charged with driving without a valid driver’s license, an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding and failing to signal on Route 53 at Enterprise Drive.

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CALENDARONGOING

GED classes. Education Service Network, a program of the Regional Office of Education, Career Seekers GED/Workforce program, is currently offering GED classes for participants between the ages of 16 and 21 at the Premier Building, 51 W. Jackson St., Joliet, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Classes are also being offered at two new satellite sites at Friendship Centre at HighPoint, 175 South HighPoint Drive, Romeoville, on Monday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (815) 774-8902 or 815-774-8922.Career Café. Will County Workforce Services host its free weekly Career Café for job seekers at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in Room 519 of the JJC Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Reserve a spot by calling (815) 727-4444, ext. 122 or emailing [email protected].

Volunteers wanted. If you are 55 years or older and want to share your talents and help someone in need, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Catholic Charities needs you. RSVP is seeking volunteers to provide assistance at a variety of local organizations. You can deliver a nutritious meal to a homebound senior, mentor a child, visit lonely seniors in nursing homes or help coordinate craft projects at a senior center. Catholic Charities will match your interests with available volunteer opportunities. Catholic Charities will provide supplementary insurance, mileage and meal reimbursement during volunteer service. Please contact Barbara at 815-933-7791 ext 125 if the time is right for you to help.

Mortgage Counseling. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage counseling offered at no cost by the Will County Center for Community Concerns. Homeowners ages 62 years or older can supplement their incomes, pay off debts or make needed home repairs. Call the center at (815) 722-0722 ext. 209 or ext. 221 to learn more about a Home Equity Conversion

Mortgage.Financial literacy class. The Will County Center for Community Concerns offers a financial literacy class on budgeting, money management

and credit. At the end of each class the participant will have a bank account opened for them with $100 deposited by Will County Center for Community Concerns. To be eligible, each participant must: be at or below the 20 percent poverty level, have a child in the household 16 years old or younger (bring in proof of children’s age: birth Certificate or medical card), provide proof of 90 days income, proof of Will County residency (mortgage statement, deed to your home, rental lease, or utility bill) and Social Security cards for everyone in the household. For more information call (815) 722-0722 and ask for the CSBG department.

DECEMBER 9RHS Hispanic parent forum. 6 p.m. at Romeoville High School. Event begins with a free potluck dinner in the school’s cafeteria provided by the RHS Latino Academic and Social Organization. At 7 p.m. participants will hear a presentation on general school policies and procedures followed by discussion of financial aid, loans, scholarships, and other services offered for Latino students who attend JJC. Q&A session and information on adult ESL classes will also be available. Interpreters will be available.

DECEMBER 10Madrigal Concert: Something Olde, Something Yule. Deadline for purchasing tickets is Dec. 8. The Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Department will present its 33rd Annual Holiday Madrigal Concert, “MadriGala 2010: Something Olde, Something Yule,” on Friday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road,

Joliet. Reserved seats for this evening of musical and culinary delights are $12. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the Fine Arts Theatre Box Office at (815) 280-2200. The deadline for purchasing advance tickets is Dec. 8, with very limited seating available at the door.

DECEMBER 11Santa Paws. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Friendship Centre at HighPoint, 175 S. Highpoint Dr. in Romeoville. Get your pet’s photo taken with Santa! For $5 you will receive a 4x6 photo with Santa, all non-aggressive animals are welcome, your children, yourself, or a famly photo. For $3 more, the photo can be e-mailed to you to be sent to friends and relatives, and no copyright is retained so feel free to print extras or make enlargements. Raffles, giveaways, crafts, and great gift giving items will also be available for purchase. Stop by for free hot cocoa and cookies. Proceeds benefit the Romeoville Humane Society.

A visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Romeoville branch library. Santa and Mrs. Claus are leaving their posts at the North Pole to pay a couple of visits to the library. Come to hear songs and stories. For all ages, registration is required. Call 815-886-2030 to register.

SPRITE Super Saturday. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Joliet Junior College Early Childhood Center SPRITE club will host its Super Saturday event in the Early Childhood Center on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Games, activities, and crafts will all have a penguin theme this year. In addition, each child in attendance will receive

a stuff ‘n’ fluff penguin from Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop. This is a children-only event. Parents are encouraged to spend the afternoon as they wish while their children enjoy SPRITE Super Saturday. For more information, contact Kristy Barnes at [email protected] or (815) 280-2890.

DECEMBER 12Life in the 18th Century, a living history. 12- 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, the Isle a la Cache Brigade will bring insight into what life was like in the Illinois Territory during the mid-18th century at Isle a la Cache Museum, in Romeoville. Free of charge and open to all ages. Demonstrations will be ongoing so the public can arrive at anytime to observe the demonstrations and talk with the Brigade about life in the wilderness. The program is offered inside the accessible building or outdoors (weather permitting). Outdoor programs will be held on unpaved areas with uneven ground. Isle a la Cache Museum is at 501 East 135th Street (Romeo Road). For information, call the museum at 815/886-1467.

9th Annual Carols and Chocolate Concert. The Joliet Junior College Chorale will present its Ninth Annual Carols

and Chocolate concert in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road. Following the concert, the audience will be invited to enjoy a complimentary buffet of fabulous chocolate delights donated by local businesses, including Barolo’s Ristorante, Dan’s Home Made Candy Shop and Macy’s, as well as by members of the Chorale. Tickets are available at the Fine Arts Theatre Box Office one hour prior to the concert. Cost to attend is $5 for adults; $4 for JJC faculty and staff, non-JJC students, and senior citizens; and $2 for JJC students. For more information, call (815) 280-2225, or e-mail [email protected].

DECEMBER 14Internet basics. 2-3 p.m. at the Romeoville branch library. Contact Adult Services for class descriptions, skill prerequisites, and registration information. Call 815-886-2030 for more information.

Guitar, Percussion Ensemble Winter Concert. 7: 30 p.m. The Joliet Junior College Guitar and Percussion Ensembles will present their Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the JJC Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet Admission is $5 for general public; $4 for senior citizens, non-JJC students, JJC faculty and staff; and $2 for JJC students and children. For more information, contact the JJC Fine Arts Office at (815) 280-2223.

DECEMBER 15Happiest baby class. 6-8 p.m. The Will County Health Department is sponsoring a special Happiest Baby class for new parents at Adventist Bolingbrook hospital, 500 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook.Registration is required. To register, telephone Jill Garbaliauskas at 815-740-8987, or Email [email protected].

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DECEMBER 15 & 16

Auditions for “Little Shop Of Horrors.” The Joliet Junior Fine Arts Department will hold auditions for their spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 3 and 6 p.m. and on Thursday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Those interested in auditioning should prepare 16 bars of an upbeat song from a musical, if possible, and be prepared to read from the script. For more information, contact Blowers at (815)280-2200 or Nuccio at (815)280-2569.

DECEMBER 17JJC Early Childhood Center Open House. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Joliet Junior College Early Childhood Center will host its biannual Open House in the Early Childhood Center on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet. The JJC Early Childhood Center offers childcare for children ages three through five. The open house will offer opportunities to tour the facility, meet the staff, and complete enrollment paperwork. Information on financial assistance for childcare will also be available for those who qualify. For more information, contact Kristy Barnes at (815) 280-2890 or email [email protected].

DECEMBER 20Free Community Resource Fair. 1-4 p.m. Will County Healthy Families Illinois is sponsoring a free community resource fair in the Will County Health Department Community Room (501 Ella Avenue), in Joliet. Some 30 agencies and organizations will be represented at the fair. The event is designed to showcase available community resources, provide referrals, and educate the public about a wide range of helpful programs. Healthy Families Illinois, a Will County Family Health Services program, works to empower young mothers and fathers to help them become better parents. Program participants learn positive parenting skills with the help of peer educators, home visits, and group support. For more information about the community resource fair, or

Will County’s Healthy Families Illinois program, telephone 815-740-8987. Questions may also be emailed to [email protected], or [email protected].

DECEMBER 21E-mail basics. 2-3 p.m. at the Romeoville branch library. Contact Adult Services for class descriptions, skill prerequisites, and registration information. Call 815-886-2030 for more information.

DECEMBER 27Winter reading program at the Romeoville branch library. Rock away those winter blues at the library with some groovy reads. Pick up a reading log beginning Dec. 27 and read for a chance to win some neat-o prizes. Plus, kids who finish the program will get a ticket to attend a super sock hop on Jan. 29. For more information call the library at 815-886-2030.

DECEMBER 31Countdown to Noon Year. 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Romeoville branch library. We’re celebrating the new year by counting down until the clock hits noon. Join for activities, snacks, and crafts as we say goodbye to 2010. All ages, registration is required. Call 815-886-2030 to register.

JANUARY 4Computer basics. 2-3 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Never touched a computer but want to learn where to start? This program is a free one-hour basic computer skills class. No previous computer experience is required. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date. Call, visit, or e-mail the adult services desk at 815-886-2030 or [email protected]

JANUARY 5ESL Conversation class. 6-8 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Free conversational English classes for adult non-native English speakers. Registration is required. This program is offered in conjunction with Joliet Junior College and is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State using funds designated for literacy. Call Naina Thatte 815-886-2030 ext. 301.

JANUARY 6

Brick building club. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Have fun building your own creations after school at the library. We’ll supply the LEGO bricks, and you supply the creativity. Your finished work will go on display until we meet again next month to start all over. For ages 6 and up. This program will take place in the children’s department and registration is recommended. Call the library at 815-886-2030 for more information or to register.

ESL Conversation class. 6-8 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Free conversational English classes for adult non-native English speakers. Registration is required. This program is offered in conjunction with Joliet Junior College and is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State using funds designated for literacy. Call Naina Thatte 815-886-2030 ext. 301.

JANUARY 10Creative writing club. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. What if you could open a door to another time? Come make the door, turn the key, and bring your story to life. For ages 8 and up. This event will be held in the activity room, and registration is required. Contact the children’s services desk at 815-886-2030.

JANUARY 11Internet basics. 2-3 p.m. at the Romeoville branch library. Contact Adult Services for class descriptions, skill prerequisites, and registration information. Call 815-886-2030 for more information.

Social networking. 6-7 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Can’t tell a tweet from a twit? Does the word ‘Facebook’ make you anxious? Come to this program for an overview of sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and MySpace and learn to use each to communicate online. A basic knowledge of computing and internet searching skills is suggested. The event will be held in the computer lab. Contact the library to register at 815-886-2030.

JANUARY 12Book discussion. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Romeoville library.

Discussion topic will be ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ by Laura Esquivel. Pick up a copy of the book at the Reference Desk. The group will meet in the south conference room. For more information call the adult services desk at 815-886-2030,

Tween craft. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Ready to rock around the clock? Come make a useful craft out of an old record while listening to fun classics. The event will take place in the activity room. Registration is required, so contact the children’s services desk at 815-886-2030.

ESL Conversation class. 6-8 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Free conversational English classes for adult non-native English speakers. Registration is required. This program is offered in conjunction with Joliet Junior College and is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State using funds designated for literacy. Call Naina Thatte 815-886-2030 ext. 301.

JANUARY 13Open Office. 2-3 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Learn how to use OpenOffice, the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases, and more. Space is limited and registration is required, so contact the adult services desk at 815-886-2030 to

register.

JANUARY 15Focus on Digital Cameras. 2-4 p.m. at the Romeoville branch library. Vivienne Porter of C3 Solutions Inc. gives the latest information on digital cameras, from new brands and features, tips on taking photos, and how to edit your digital photos using the latest Picnik software.

JANUARY 18High tech storytime. 1-1:45 p.m. and 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Join the library for stories, songs, and games, all with the help of the internet. Learn some great resources to use at home as well. This program is for ages 3-6 years but siblings are welcome. Registration is required, so call the children’s services desk at 815-886-2030.

Teen crafts. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Romeoville library. Make your own chocolate covered pretzels, with milk or white chocolate, sprinkles, candy pieces, and edible glitter. Sign up at the reference desk or by calling 815-886-2030. This program is for grades 7-12.

JANUARY 24Zombie Feud. 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Romeoville branch library is preparing for the zombie apocalypse! Play an All-Zombie version of Family Feud where only the strongest team will survive (and win prizes). For teens in grades 7-12.

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Protect your personal privacy without

being pig-headed. Not that there is anything wrong with pigs. An exaggerated sense of your own importance can impede your common sense in the week ahead.

Even full-fledged flirting fails to fulfill

fantasies. In the week ahead, your eyes may wander - even if you have a steady Freddy or Hedy waiting in the wings. Wear blinders and stick to the tried and true.

It is sometimes feast or famine. You enjoy

the thrill of the chase this week, but aren’t sure what to do if you catch your prey. You quickly lose interest in anyone that succumbs to your charms too easily.

Watch and weigh your words. A

restless inability to do anything without a congenial partner along for the ride can interfere with harmony. You can easily say something that offends this week.

With the new moon in your opposite sign,

there can be a realignment of focus over the next several weeks. You might be more aware of relationship dynamics or get caught up in a loved one’s situation this week.

A new moon can set sparks flying in

your workplace. You may become increasingly aware of how you can provide services for others in the week ahead, especially an overworked partner.

The new moon in your sign might shift

your interests. The rhythm of daily life might subtly realign during the next several weeks as your attention is drawn to personally appealing subjects.

Schedules and routines can rile you up. In

the week ahead, repetitive activities can sour your mood. You may need to work harder than usual to keep on top of existing obligations and may tire easily.

Today’s new moon moves the focus to fun.

Over the next several weeks, you may become progressively more involved in personal entertainments, hobbies or creative endeavors. Work hard to play hard this week.

Nothing beats a good book. This is an

excellent week to begin a study or to perform research. Whether your quest for knowledge leads you to the library or the Internet, don’t believe everything you read.

The workplace is no place for horseplay. Too

much chatter and banter, or socializing around the water cooler, can earn a black mark from the boss. Honor your highest ideals in the week to come.

The more you see, the more you want. Your

eyes could be bigger than your stomach and your dreams can be bigger than your wallet in the week to come. Watch a tendency to be extravagant.

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INSIDE: Team effort helps girls basketball to SPC win, page 15; buy sports photos online at www.buglenewspapers.com

By Scott TaylorSports reporter

On the opening night of Southwest Prairie Conference play, teams and fans around the area saw what this year will be about.

All of the games were in single digits and three of those wins came on the road, showing the balance of the conference.

The team that won by the most points was Romeoville, which beat Minooka 39-30 Friday night at Minooka.

“We definitely won it on the defensive side of the floor,” Romeoville coach Jeff Bambule said. “We forced 23 turnovers and when you can hold teams to 30 points, you’re going to win games.”

With a strong offensive player Mark Gregory/Bugle staff

Antwan Hill scored 12 points to lead Romeoville past Minooka 39-30 Friday night.See DEFENSE, page 17

Defense, Hill fuel Spartans to win

BOYS BASKETBALLHIGHLIGHT: Romeoville used defense to open up SPC play with a 39-30 win over Minooka as Antwan Hill scored 12 points.

COMING UP: The Spartans head to Plainfield North to face the undefeated Tigers Friday.


Scott Taylor/Bugle staff

Abby Smith drives to the basket during Romeoville’s 61-38 win over Plainfield Central.


It’s good to get your whole team involved early in the season.

Romeoville was able to do just that in a 61-38 win over Plainfield Central Tuesday, November 30 in Plainfield to open the Southwest Prairie Conference season.

Ten different girls scored for the Spartans.

“We tried our best and played our hardest no matter who was out there,” Kiera Currie said. “It’s better (to have a team effort) because we develop more trust and we can try new things on the court to make our team better.”

Romeoville uses team effort in big SPC win

See EFFORT, page 18


Trio stepping up for grapplersBy Mark GregorySports reporter

For the Romeoville wrestling team, they are beginning year one A.D. – that is After Donny.

For the past two seasons, Donny Simpson had been the face of the Spartan program.

Simpson, a two-time state qualifier for Romeoville, is now wrestling at Northern Illinois University and his former team is looking for someone to fill the void he left.

Finding one wrestler to take the place of Simpson will be hard, so it is a good thing coach John Arlis has three guys in line to fill that void.

Juniors Darshawn Hardy (112 pounds), Aaron Brooks (119) and sophomore Caleb Ramos (125) will combine to give Romeoville the leadership they need in the room and hopefully the wins they covet on the mat.

“The kids as a group are great right now,” Arlis said. “We just don’t have that one great guy right now, which we need to find. I need to get that one kid to step up. The middle weights are where we are the best. They are trying to get their identity as the leaders of this team.” The trio of middle weights feel they are ready to take the challenge.

“Donny was a figure, he taught us a lot,” Ramos said. “Now, we are like a pyramid supporting the team and we can be those

WRESTLINGHIGHLIGHT: Romeoville has three underclassmen who look to take over the leadership role for the departed Donny Simpson.

COMING UP: The Spartans host Plainfield South today and host a quad at 9 a.m. Saturday.

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Darshawn Hardy wrestles at 112 pound for Romeoville.See TRIO, page 18



Sometimes a 600 series can be just as impressive and as important as a 700 series.

While Romeoville’s Cal Kramer didn’t have a spectacular afternoon series, he was able to grind out a 607 which helped him take third place overall with a 1,348 Saturday at the Oak Forest Invite.

“The lanes were perfect with how I throw the ball,” Kramer stated. “I had the whole lane pretty much. I could throw it out and had about 15 boards of room.”

Kramer led the pack after the morning with a 741 series (257-247-237), but the lanes broke down in the afternoon and he was in the 180s in his fourth game.

“In the morning I loved the lane conditions,” Kramer said. “I had so much room to play. The second half, wow. Whatever I finished with in the second half, I’m pretty happy with. The shot was much harder in the afternoon. There was a little room instead of a lot.”

But he came back strong and posted a pair of 200s to keep him in the top five.

“I’m happy with how I pulled

through it,” Kramer stated.Kramer got off to a slow start

last year due to changing his approach, but is right on the mark so far this year.

“It’s a much better start,” Kramer said. “I changed my approach last year and I was off with my timing. This year I stuck

Scott Taylor/Enterprise staff

Jesus Reyes shot a 1,205 to place 16th at the Oak Forest Invite Saturday.

Kramer takes thirdBOYS BOWLING

HIGHLIGHT: Cal Kramer took third place at the Oak Forest Invite with a 1,348 six-game total and helped Romeoville place fifth overall.

COMING UP: The Spartans will travel to Thunder Bowl for the Lincoln-Way East Invite.

See BOWLING, page 17


on nearly all of the conference teams, the Spartans (2-2 overall, 1-0 SPC) will need to win with defense and they did that against the Indians.

“Some teams have one guy who can carry them on offense,” Bambule said. “For us, it’s going to have to be a team effort on both offense and defense.”

The low-scoring affair started with the Spartans leading 7-4 after the first quarter as each team made a pair of field goals.

Things didn’t pick up much in the second quarter, but Romeoville extended its lead to 19-13 at the half.

Romeoville led 25-18 after three and Minooka (3-3, 0-1) couldn’t get any closer from there.

“This definitely boosts our confidence,” Bambule said. “This conference is really tough and its starting to gain publicity in the

area. Wins are going to be hard to come by, so to start off 1-0 is good.”

Antwan Hill led the Spartans with 12 points, while Devin Purnell added six.

“He had a really nice day as far as decision-making goes,” Bambule said of Hill. “He did a nice job of running the offense and not forcing things. We will have different guys on different days step up and Friday was definitely Antwan’s day.”

A big key to the game was

slowing down Minooka’s starting point guard, Anthony Thomas, who put up 21 points the following night in a win against Joliet Catholic.

“We have some guys like Donald Miller and Antwan Hill who are just as athletic as he is,” Bambule stated. “Our guys stepped out on shooters and helped out on their big guys.”

The Spartans stay on the road to take on Plainfield North (5-0, 1-0) Friday night.

The Tigers were champions of the Joliet West Tournament and

feature Jack Krieger, who averages 29 points per game.

“He’s really good,” Bambule said. “He’s really expanded his game. Last year he was a great shooter. Now if you play him tight, he will blow right by you. We will really have our work cut out for us trying to slow him down.

“They are very disciplined. Krieger is averaging 30 points per game, but he doesn’t force anything. We have to play good team defense.”

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with my four-step approach and I’m bowling a lot better. I’m pretty confident. I’m shooting for better at the next tournament.”

The Spartans took fifth place as a team with 5,824 pins. Plainfield Central won with a 6,208.

Romeoville wasn’t at its best but still landed in the top five, which is a good sign of things to come.

“We’re pretty happy with where we are finishing,” Romeoville’s Jesus Reyes said. “We aren’t bowling our best, but we’re finishing in the top five or six. So, once we start picking up our spares more consistently and turning those 800 games into the 1,000s, we’ll be fine. It seems like we got the one rough game and we fall. We have to keep that game high.”

The biggest thing the Spartans need to fix is their spare shooting, which is costing them a couple of bad games at each tournament.

Saturday it was the fourth game, where an 861 dropped them out of trophy contention.

“It was alright,” Kramer said. “There were some highs and lows. There were more lows this time as our spare shooting killed us. When we get over that we’ll be good. We have to make the bad games better.”

Reyes shot a 1,205, which placed him 16th overall. Dakota Vostry added an 1,110 (33rd), Will Thompson recorded a 1,104 (37th) and Kyle Zaremba had a 1,057 (46th).

“I left a lot of pins on the table,” Reyes said. “The whole team did. We could have shot way better. The fourth game we really struggled and we didn’t know what the lanes were doing.”

Romeoville heads to the Lincoln-Way East Invite Saturday.

“We’re hoping for the top three,” Reyes said. “Maybe even a win. We’re doing good in dual meets, we just have to do it here.”

The Spartans were swept in SPC play by a powerful Oswego squad 3,437-3,098.

Reyes shot a 671 (266 game) to lead Romeoville.

Thompson added a 628 series (234), Kramer had a 623, Vostry tallied a 587 and Zaremba had a 554 total.

GIRLS BOWLING

Romeoville defeated Lisle 2,625-2,420 in nonconference action.

Sophomore Nicole Jeffrey led the Spartans with a 234 game and a 572 series.

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guys the young guys can look up to. We have to step up.”

Although they are underclassmen, they know the work is not all done during the matches.

“In practice, we have to

encourage them and work hard, if we want to be on top we have to work hard,” Brooks said. “I have been wrestling for a while and I have had a lot of leaders I have learned from and now it is my turn.”

Hardy enjoyed the most success last season, as he was one match away from the state meet last year.

“Darshawn saw last year what

it takes to get Downstate and I have seen a whole different attitude in the room from him,” Arlis said.

“I was one match away,” Hardy said. “I have to wrestle hard every match, especially when we get to the regionals and sectionals. It is good to see Plainfield Central and Minooka early so we can see what they do and we can get better and get the rest of the team better and

help them with what they need to do to get downstate.”

The Spartans did see Plainfield Central in a SouthWest Prairie Conference dual meet last week, losing 70-6. Their lone points coming as the Wildcats forfeited to Brooks.

“We knew what we were in for. We have a bunch of young kids,” Arlis said. “The lower weights is where we are tough.”

Hardy battled Nick Nasenberry to a 7-4 loss at 112 pounds, while Ramos fell 12-7 to Jeremy Brown at 125.

“I learn a lot from wrestling top guys,” Ramos said. “I learned that I was better on my feet and I need to use my strengths. I also learned that I have to see how he wrestles and use that against him.”

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“I think we have one of the deepest benches,” Hillary Van Meertan said. “I think that everyone on our team has the potential to play. The more playing time we get, the better everyone can get. It makes it a lot better to get everyone involved.”

The game that was tied 6-6 after the first quarter.

“The first half we were off to a rocky start with a lot of turnovers,” Currie said. “After hearing coach saying what we were doing wrong, we picked it up and made less.”

“I was very disappointed in the first quarter,” Romeoville coach Julio Carrasco said. “We played the same way we did in the second half against Lockport. But, we were able to turn it around. We came out in the second quarter with a lot of pressure and it really worked.”

The Spartans responded with 24 points in the second quarter to take a 30-16 lead at the half.

Romeoville showed a killer instinct in the second half by expanding its lead and not allowing the Wildcats to get back in the game.

“We normally aren’t a good third quarter team,” Van Meertan said. “The third quarter is usually where we give up everything. Today the third quarter was really good.”

“It was great to get all the girls involved and running the offense,” Carrasco said. “That’s really what I was looking for. They showed the killer instinct and that they wanted to compete. We’re happy that everyone contributed.”

Also helping the cause in the second half was Romeoville limiting its turnovers to just seven. Meanwhile, the Spartans had 30 steals in the game, thanks to a full-court press.

“I think we had 16 turnovers in the first half,” Carrasco said. “We have a goal where we want to be under 14 turnovers. We want to be over 16 steals and we did, but our turnovers were up there too. We’re equal and I don’t like that now.”

A win to open the conference season is always a great way to start.

“It feels really good,” Currie said. “It makes us more pumped to play the next game. Hopefully we can do this throughout the season.”

“It was so big,” Van Meertan added. “We’re expected to do really good in conference and I think we will do really good. It was a good start.”

Currie led the Spartans with 21 points, with 14 coming in the second half. Precious Williams and Van Meertan each added nine points for the Spartans.

“I started fouling at first, but it was o.k. because my teammates did a good job of playing hard,” Currie said. “I think it helped being taller and I was able to find some spots.”

“I was really sick in the beginning of the season, so this was the first game where I was 100 percent,” Van Meertan said. “It will get a lot better. I just got back from a nice vacation. I want coach to know that he can trust me.”

Minooka (4-2 overall, 2-0 in SPC) defeated Romeoville (3-3, 1-1) 55-41 Friday, despite 24 points from Currie.

“It was a big game for us and a good test,” Carrasco said. “We wanted to come out and play hard. They have some great players.”

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GIRLS BASKETBALLHIGHLIGHT: Kiera Currie scored 21 points to help Romeoville blow past Plainfield Central 61-38 in the SPC opener.

COMING UP: The Spartans host Plainfield North Friday night in a key SPC game.

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Angelica Osusky dribbles past a defender in Romeoville’s 61-38 win over Plainfield Central.


HEALTH & FITNESS

Many of us can recall the use of products like Vicks VapoRub and Mentholatum during childhood. In a manufacturer-sponsored study, 138 children (ranging in age from two to 11 years) seen at a single pediatric center in Pennsylvania for colds characterized by cough, runny nose, and congestion for at least one week were randomized to receive mentholated petrolatum rub, plain petrolatum, or no treatment for one night.

Symptoms improved in all groups on the night after treatment. However, consistent restful sleep for children was greater in the mentholated petrolatum rub group than in the non- mentholated petro-latum rub and no-treatment groups.

In addition, use of a mentholated petrolatum rub significantly reduced the frequency of cough and congestion compared with no treatment. Almost half of the mentholated petrolatum rub group users reported minor, adverse side effects, such as a burning sensation on the skin.

Doctors Rx: If both children and adults are sleeping better with this inexpensive over

the counter p r o d u c t then that’s good enough for me! It’s amazing that Vicks VapoRub was developed in 1891 by Dr. Richardson and is still being used to reduce symptoms of cough in 2010.

Metformin reduces diabetes death rate

Metformin use is associated with reduced all-cause mortality among type 2 diabetic patients with vascular disease, according to an international, observational study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Researchers studied nearly 20,000 patients with diabetes and a history of coronary artery disease, strokes, or peripheral arterial disease; slightly more than a third were using metformin at baseline. During 2 years’ follow-up, mortality was lower among metformin users than non-users (6 percent vs. 10 percemt). The difference was observed across numerous subgroups, including patients older than 65, those

with histories of congestive heart failure, and those with chronic kidney disease.

Researchers call for a randomized clinical trial to confirm their findings but conclude: “Metformin use may decrease mortality among patients with diabetes when used as a means of secondary prevention, including subsets of patients in whom metformin use is not now recommended.”

Doctors Rx: Metformin is a low cost generic drug that reduces sugars in type 2 diabetes. Additionally, it helps diabetics to lose weight. Finally this drug now appears to reduce the death rate from this rampant disease. Our society is eating more and exercising less and these two factors have contributed to an epidemic in diabetes.

Annual low-dose CT screening is better

Annual low-dose computed tomography reduces more lung cancer deaths than chest x-rays among high-risk patients, according to early, as-yet unpublished findings from the National Lung Screening Trial released by the National Cancer Institute.

More than 53,000 current or former heavy smokers (aged 55 to 74) without signs or symptoms of lung cancer were randomized to undergo low-dose CT or a chest x-ray at baseline and then annually for 2 years. During follow-up, lung cancer mortality was 20 percent lower with CT than with an x-ray. Based on this finding, the trial’s data and safety monitoring board recommended stopping the study.

The NCI’s Dr. Christine Berg said: “This is the first time that we have seen clear evidence of a significant reduction in lung cancer mortality with a screening test in a randomized controlled trial. The fact that low-dose helical CT provides a decided benefit is a result that will have implications for the screening and management of lung cancer for many years to come.”

Doctors Rx: The risk factors for lung cancer include smoking, passive smoke exposure, radon (a gas found in homes) and asbestos. Prevention is a lot more effective than trying to screen for this disease. A low dose CT scan (computed tomography) may help to reduce the death rate from lung cancer by detecting the tumor earlier. This scan may lead to unnecessary testing because it detects nodules that are not cancerous as well.

Dr. Evan Lipkis, M.D., is a physician, author and lecturer based in Glenview, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Questions or comments may be directed to Dr. Lipkis by contacting him through his web site at www.DrLipkis.com

Mom was right about value of mentholated rubs

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Make no bones about it, osteoporosis is serious. The skeletal system is just as important as the heart, skin, and digestive system, yet we tend to disregard it, often until it’s too late.

While it’s true that women are more often affected by osteoporosis, men can develop this disease too.

Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It’s a progressive disease in which the bones become weaker, gradually causing changes in posture and increasing one’s susceptibility to bone fractures. It’s asymptomatic until a bone breaks; however, it’s preventable with the appropriate dietary and lifestyle measures.

There are three basic causes of osteoporosis: hormonal changes,

such as menopause or thyroid problems; poor diet — nutrient deficiencies, especially calcium and vitamin D, as well as alcohol, caffeine, and excessive sugar and protein all contribute to bone loss; treatment with certain drugs, including chemotherapy, anti-seizure medication, antacids, certain steroids and anti-coagulants.

Just as important as bone-building with diet, supplements and exercise is preventing bone loss. Here are some effective strategies:

1. Encourage an alkaline dietLimit acid-forming substances,

including coffee, soda pop, oversized portions of meat and poultry, and sugar. These foods reduce blood pH, causing calcium to leech from the bones.

The highest rates of hip fractures occur in countries where women consume lots

of animal protein per day. A vegetarian diet is associated with a lower risk of osteoporosis.

2. Avoid “calcium drainers”These substances decrease the

body’s ability to absorb calcium: refined sugar, excessive sodium and salt, excessive protein intake, a high phosphorus intake from soft drinks and meat, and caffeine. Smoking and stress hormones also interfere with calcium absorption.

3. Eat a calcium-rich dietAim for 1,200 mg of calcium

daily. Good sources include broccoli, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, squash, chickpeas, and sesame seeds.

4. Include vitamin DIn addition to direct exposure

to sunlight, vitamin D-rich foods include fatty fish, such as salmon, cod liver oil, sun-exposed mushrooms, eggs, fortified milk, and fortified soy milk.

Bone up on bone health information

REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS20 THE BUGLE DECEMBER 9, 2010

Thomson Reuters has named Edward Hospital as one of its 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the U.S. Edward is one of only two Illinois hospitals and one of 15 community hospitals on the list.

The Thomson Reuters 50 Top Hospitals designation is the latest in a series of honors that recognize the quality of care provided by Edward Heart Hospital.

Edward was recently ranked No. 1 in Illinois for Cardiology Services by HealthGrades, is rated the Most Preferred Hospital in the region for heart care by National Research Corporation and is rated as having the Best Heart Attack Survival Rates in Chicagoland by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/).

According to Thomson Reuters, the annual study, now in its twelfth year, for the first time singled out 50 hospitals rather than the traditional practice of naming 100 winners.

“We’ve chosen a more elite group of winners this year. These hospitals have raised the bar significantly,” said Jean Chenoweth, senior vice president for performance improvement and 100 Top Hospitals® program at Thomson Reuters.

“They deliver higher survival rates, shorter hospital stays, fewer readmissions, and lower costs -- which adds up to enormous value for the communities they serve. As a result, everyone benefits: patients, families, employers, insurers and the hospital itself.”

The study examined the performance of 1,022 hospitals by analyzing outcomes for patients with heart failure and heart attacks and for those who received coronary bypass surgery and percutaneous coronary interventions such as

angioplasties.The study shows that 96 percent

of cardiovascular inpatients survive and approximately 93 percent remain complication-free, indicative of improved cardiovascular care across-the-board over the past decade.

The 50 top hospitals’ performance surpasses these high-water marks as indicated by:

• Better risk-adjusted survival rates (33 percent fewer deaths than non-winning hospitals for bypass surgery).

• Lower complications indices (21 percent lower for heart failure complications).

• Fewer patients readmitted to the hospital in the 30 days following discharge.

• Shorter hospital visits and lower costs. Top hospitals discharge heart patients a half-day sooner and spend $1,300 less per case than non-winners.

The study evaluated general and applicable specialty, short-term, acute care, non-federal U.S. hospitals treating a broad spectrum of cardiology patients. Thomson Reuters researchers analyzed 2008 and 2009 Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) data, Medicare cost reports, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare data.

They scored hospitals in key performance areas: risk-adjusted mortality, risk-adjusted complications, core measures (a group of measures that assess process of care), percentage of coronary bypass patients with internal mammary artery use, 30-day mortality rates, 30-day readmission rates, severity-adjusted average length of stay, and wage- and severity-adjusted average cost.

For more information about cardiology services at Edward, www.edward.org/heart.

Edward tapped as tops for heart care Q. I’m the

m a r k e t i n g manager for a medium-sized company and trying to figure out how to use the Internet more e f f e c t i v e l y to reach our consumers. I see people using banner ads and search engines to sell what they do, but these turn me off. Is there any new model that appeals emotionally to people looking for services or products?

A. Many readers have written to me about how the Internet has hurt, not helped, their business by providing a glut of low-quality content. How does your consumer tell the good from the bad, the expert from the huckster, or effective products/services from the snake oil?

One promising Internet model has been developed by a company in the health-care industry called Sharecare. It has set up a website that allows consumers to ask increasingly complicated medical questions and receive thorough, accurate and useful information about health.

A consumer knows who is providing the answers and can go as deeply as they want in researching information that will

keep them healthy. Organizations and experts must first apply to participate on the site and then are screened by a team of medical experts before they are allowed. The information is free to site visitors.

The real payoff of the site is that it connects customers with providers in a way that builds confidence and connection. Sharecare offers providers a way to reach out to customers, and provides customers a way to interact with and gain confidence in the providers before buying the good or service.

The hope is that the organizations and experts will transform the site into an online learning community that advances the knowledge and resources within the industry. Bottom line: Everybody wins!

So many of my readers have complained that they are seeking but not finding a model that lets them really use the internet to increase their business. Traditional advertising just annoys consumers, and websites are helpful but old hat.

“Traditional advertising focuses on benefits and features rather than providing immediate useful knowledge to their customers,” says Jeff Arnold, Sharecare’s chairman and chief architect. “There are 17 billion searches happening in the U.S. on the Internet every 30 days. It doesn’t matter if you are

an accountant, mechanic, or beautician if you have expertise someone on the Internet is looking for that expertise. This new model lets business people become fisherman and the bait is knowledge!”

What I found most fascinating about Arnold’s model of integrating the Internet with business is the combination of social benefits and profits for organizations.

Companies that are willing to contribute knowledge to these types of business ecosystems can increase customer traffic, educate their customers, reduce the suffering people experience due to ignorance, and share ideas with their brightest peers to advance breakthroughs in their industries.

Here’s the takeaway point for innovative business readers: Recognize that your customers are using the Internet this minute to get enlightened, to help make tough decisions, and to get information they need to solve problems. Stop thinking of yourself as merely selling a product or service and start to think of your company as selling education first. Y

our business will win new customers; your customers will find new solutions. And the information you provide may even contribute to improving the world. Work doesn’t get too much better than that!

New model for profiting from Internet

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1986 WEST BRIMSTONE ROAD ROMEOVILLE IL 60446. On the 29th day of December, 2010, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff V. EDWIN RODRIGUEZ; IRMA N. RODRIGUEZ; THE POINTE AT FIELDSTONE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendant.

Case No. 08 CH 5423 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is $250,805.41 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact:

Pierce & AssociatesThirteenth Floor1 North Dearborn Chicago, IL P: 312-346-9088F: 312-346-1557

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published 12/2, 12/9, 12/16

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 812 Murphy Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446. On the 29th day of December, 2010, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. GARY W. TRIMMER, SR. a/k/a GARY W. TRIMMER and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 3143 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.




Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax)


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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 27 Belmont Drive Romeoville, Illinois 60446. On the 5th day of January, 2011, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005- 17, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff V. ROBERT ELIZZAR, RACHEL ELIZZAR, APPLIED CARD, UNDER MEMORANDUM OF JUDGMENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2007039666 Defendant.






LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. FRANKLIN STREETSUITE 201 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (312) 357-1125 (312) 357-1140 (Fax)


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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 506 Dalhart Avenue Romeoville, Illinois 60446. On the 5th day of January, 2011, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC. Plaintiff V. JAMES N. BULICEK Defendant.






LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. FRANKLIN STREETSUITE 201 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (312) 357-1125 (312) 357-1140 (Fax)


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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1593 Baytree Drive Romeoville, IL 60446. On the 5th day of January, 2011, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, on Behalf of the Holders of the Home Equity Asset Trust 2007-2 Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-2 Plaintiff V. Fnu Kengne; Germaine Kengne; Wesglen Master Association Defendant.






FISHER & SHAPIRO, LLC.2121 Waukegan RoadSuite 301Bannockburn, Illinois 60015847-291-1717 847-291-3434 (Fax)

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 12/9, 12/16, 12/23

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ROMEOVILLE

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS.COUNTY OF WILL )

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITWILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff,

vs.

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ; IRMA N. RODRIGUEZ; THE POINTE AT FIELDSTONE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendant. No. 08 CH 5423

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALEPublic notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 10th day of February, 2009, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 29th day of December, 2010, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 72, IN PASQUINELLI’S PRESERVE AT FIELDSTONE UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, AND THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13 LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY AS ESTABLISHED IN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 848691, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION RECORDED OCTOBER 21, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2003-265432, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1986 WEST BRIMSTONE ROADROMEOVILLE IL 60446P.I.N.: (06) 03-13-105-001

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is $250,805.41 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.



FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Pierce & AssociatesThirteenth Floor1 North Dearborn Chicago, IL P: 312-346-9088F: 312-346-1557 PAUL J. KAUPASPlaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

Published 12/2, 12/9, 12/16

ROMEOVILLE



PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,

vs.

GARY W. TRIMMER, SR. a/k/a GARY W. TRIMMER and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendant. No. 10 CH 3143

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALEPublic notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 9th day of August, 2010, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 29th day of December, 2010, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: Lot 32 in Block Five in Poplar Ridge Subdivision, Unit No. 1, being a Subdivision of part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, Township 36 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded January 9, 1974 as Document No. R74-759, and corrected by Certificates of Amendment recorded August 14, 1974 as Document No. R74-19942, and August 27, 1974 as Document No. R74-21322 and Certificates of Correction recorded January 11, 1990, as Document R90-2371, July 22, 1991, as Document R91-40415, in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 812 Murphy Dr.Romeoville, IL 60446P.I.N.: 11-04-04-118-030-0000




FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPASPlaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

Published 12/2, 12/9, 12/16

ROMEOVILLE



THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005- 17, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff,

vs.

ROBERT ELIZZAR, RACHEL ELIZZAR, APPLIED CARD, UNDER MEMORANDUM OF JUDGMENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2007039666 Defendant. No. 10 CH 257

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALEPublic notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 29th day of July, 2010, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 5th day of January, 2011, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 15, IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NUMBER 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 33 AND THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 34, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 27 Belmont DriveRomeoville, Illinois 60446P.I.N.: 12-02-34-302-001




FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. FRANKLIN STREETSUITE 201 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (312) 357-1125 (312) 357-1140 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPASPlaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

Published 12/9, 12/16, 12/23

ROMEOVILLE



HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC. Plaintiff,

vs.

JAMES N. BULICEK Defendant. No. 10 CH 2111

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALEPublic notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 29th day of July, 2010, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 5th day of January, 2011, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 17, IN BLOCK 6, IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 33 AND THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 4, 1958 IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 25, AS DOCUMENT NO. 856059, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 506 Dalhart AvenueRomeoville, Illinois 60446P.I.N.: 12-02-34-104-025




FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. FRANKLIN STREETSUITE 201 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (312) 357-1125 (312) 357-1140 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPASPlaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

Published 12/9, 12/16, 12/23

ROMEOVILLE



U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, on Behalf of the Holders of the Home Equity Asset Trust 2007-2 Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-2 Plaintiff,

vs.

Fnu Kengne; Germaine Kengne; Wesglen Master Association Defendant. No. 10 CH 2244

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALEPublic notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 5th day of August, 2010, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 5th day of January, 2011, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 449 IN WESGLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 6 UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 13, 1999 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R99-87067, AND CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1999 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R99-I24853, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1593 Baytree DriveRomeoville, IL 60446P.I.N.: 04-07-303-037




FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: FISHER & SHAPIRO, LLC.2121 Waukegan RoadSuite 301Bannockburn, Illinois 60015847-291-1717 847-291-3434 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPASPlaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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