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DJ Moriarty, 8, of Lemontchecks in with Santa at theLemont Public Library’s holidayparty Dec. 9.
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ChicagoWalk of Fame adds Lemont guardsmanBy DAN FARNHAM
LEMONT – Illinois ArmyNational Guard Sgt. 1st ClassScott Johnson of Lemontjoined a group of notable Chi-cago figures in the first classinducted into the ChicagoWalk of Fame.
Johnson served in Iraqduring Operation Iraqi Free-dom and is a Purple Heart re-cipient.
Other inductees were Illi-nois Secretary of State JesseWhite; Carol Adams, retir-ing president and CEO of theDuSable Museum of AfricanAmerican History; Bob Love,former Chicago Bulls player;Jane Byrne, Chicago’s firstfemale mayor (representedby her daughter, Kathy); andAnn Haley, co-founder of theJackie Robinson West LittleLeague.
In receiving the honor,Johnson said he sees himselfreceiving this award on behalfof military members in theChicago area.
“It is not Sgt. Johnson inthe spotlight,” he said. “It’sSgt. Johnson representing themilitary in this area.”
Joining the National Guardin 1997, Johnson was deployedwith his company to Iraq in2004.
In May 2004, he was escort-ing a civilian mail convoythat came under attack by avehicle-born improvised ex-
plosive device.One member of his com-
pany and three U.S. Marineswere killed while Johnson re-ceived shrapnel wounds to hisface and neck.
A U.S. Navy corpsman wasable to perform an emergencytracheotomy at the scene.
Johnson was put into amedically induced coma forfive days, during which he wastransferred to Baghdad foremergency surgery, Germanyand finally the Walter ReedNational Military MedicalCenter.
He spent the next couple ofweeks going through rehabil-itation, having lost 30 poundsand initially not having the
strength to walk.“To me, that was where
the real pain began,” he said.“The rehabilitation is oftenharder than sustaining the in-jury.”
Johnson was left with scarsand a partially blocked airwaybut said he has been able to re-cover enough that he can func-tion normally.
He has even participated ina couple of marathons usingcontrolled breathing.
“It’s a mental thing thatI have to keep in mind,” hesaid of the controlled breath-ing. “My airway is more of anhourglass than a cylinder.”
Johnson, who moved withhis family to Lemont in 2012,
still serves in the NationalGuard, working in the recruit-ment office.
In October, he was askedto participate in the Walk ofFame ceremony.
Organized by RinglingBros. and Barnum & Bailey,the celebration at the Unit-ed Center had a circus atmo-sphere. The honorees madehand prints in cement, whichwill be displayed in the UnitedCenter 100 Level Concourse.
As part of the ceremony,Chicago school children wereable to ask the honorees ques-tions. Johnson said the ques-tions he was asked were whyhe joined the military andwhat he enjoys about it.
He said he enjoys teachingand mentoring the youngergeneration of soldiers comingin.
As far as why he joined, hesaid he always knew in somesense he wanted to serve hiscountry.
“The longer I was in theuniform, the more dedicatedand devoted I became,” hesaid.
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Illinois National Guardsman Scott Johnson of Lemont makes handprints in cement during a ceremony at the United Center after he wasinducted into the Chicago Walk of Fame.
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Elizabeth (left) and Eileen Ratajczak, 20-month-old twins of Lemont, snack on cookiesunder a Christmas tree. The Lemont Public Library hosted a holiday party Dec. 9.
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Carolers from River Valley Elementary perform Dec. 6 before the tree lighting ceremonyduring Lemont’s Hometown Holiday event.
LEFT: Sporting a double-Santaheadband, Maja Zielonka, 8, ofLemont decorates an ornamentDec. 9 at the Lemont PublicLibrary’s holiday party.
BELOW: Michelle Vagnoni (fromleft), her daughter, Gisa, 3,Marina Purkey, 3, and her dad,Erik, all of Lemont, put togethergingerbread houses.
Photos by Bill Ackerman [email protected]
Lemont community gets intothe spirit of the season
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District 113A to install more security cameras at Old QuarryBy DAN FARNHAM
LEMONT – The District113A Board of Education ap-proved the purchase of 21surveillance cameras for OldQuarry Middle School duringits Wednesday meeting.
The cameras cost $21,407.95and will be installed as soonas the contractor, PlatinumCCTV Surveillance Solutions,has schedule availability.
According to the meetingagenda, the Lemont Police De-partment advised the school itshould install enough cameras
to cover the whole school.Installation areas will in-
clude hallways, entrances,gymnasiums and cafeterias.
“We believe that the cam-eras will enhance our currentsafety and security proce-dures,” Superintendent Court-ney Orzel said in an email.
“We will be providing parentswith additional correspon-dence regarding the timelinefor implementation.”
She said Old Quarry waschosen for the cameras be-cause it has the most activityand movement in the hallwaysand the most after-school andevening activities.
In other board activity:• The board adopted the fi-
nal 2014 property tax levy.The district is requesting
a levy of $19.75 million, a 7.03percent increase from the pre-vious year.
At the start of the meeting,the board addressed the publichearing for the tax levy not be-ing listed on the meeting agen-da posted days earlier.
Reading a written state-ment, board president CindyKelly said it was always theboard’s intention to hold thepublic hearing, but it was ac-cidentally left off the agenda.
Saying the district had con-sulted with its attorneys, shesaid there is no legal require-ment for the hearing to belisted on the agenda – only the
final approval of the tax levy.The board did vote to add the
public hearing to the agenda.The Truth in Taxation Act
requires any tax body propos-ing a tax levy increase great-er than 5 percent to publish anotice in a newspaper of theproposed levy and the date of apublic hearing.
The notice appeared in theDec. 5 issue of Lemont Subur-ban Life.
• The board changed dis-trict rates for after-school useof its buildings.
Groups using the buildingswill be put into two categories:one for approved student orga-nizations, community organi-zations supported by local tax-es and nonprofit groups; anda second category for all oth-er groups. Groups in the firstcategory will not be chargedfor building use on weekdaysand be charged $35 per houron weekends for most rooms,with the exception of $70 perhour for the large gym.
The second group will re-ceive the $35 and $70 per hour
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LHS finalizes tax levyBy DAN FARNHAM
LEMONT – The LemontHigh School District 210 Boardof Education approved its final2014 tax levy during its Mon-day meeting.
District 210 is requesting a$19 million levy, which wouldbe a 8.5 percent increase from2013.
Theincreasewasdeterminedbased on a 1.5 percent increasein the Consumer Price Indexand an estimated $8,600,000 innew 2014 construction.
Because the amount of newconstruction will not be knownuntil after the taxing bodiesare required to submit theirproposed tax levies to CookCounty, some taxing bodieswill ask for a levy that is more
than they expect to receive tomake sure they collect taxesfrom all the new properties.
Cook County will not issue alarger tax levy than the taxingbody requests, and if the tax-ing body does not collect taxesfrom the new property in thefirst year, it loses the ability totax that property in the future.
Whether property owners’taxes go up will depend on theEqualized Assessed Value oftheir properties. A lower EAVtypically makes the tax rate goup, but properties whose val-ues decreased the least will seethe largest increase in taxes.
District 210 estimates an 8.3percent decrease in the EAV.
The lone public commentduring the tax levy hearingcame from Laura Reigle, whosaid the district should onlylevy as much money as it needsrather than as much money asit legally can.
Honor roll
The LHS Board of Educationalso took time to recognizeoutstanding students duringits meeting. They included theStudents of the Month for De-cember; girls swimming statefinalist Alex Knutte; Flynn Na-gel, member of the Illinois HighSchool Football Coaches Class6A All-State Team; Teodor Tri-funovski, member of the IllinoisHigh School Soccer CoachesAssociation All-Star Team; andthe Class 6A state runner-upLemont football team.
POLICE REPORTS
Information in Police Reports isobtained from the Lemont PoliceDepartment. Individuals listed inPolice Reports who have beencharged with a crime have notbeen proven guilty in court.
Burglary• A leather briefcase, Dell
laptop, iPad mini, multicharger,reading glasses, medication andalcohol were stolen between 10p.m. Dec. 9 and 6:45 a.m. Dec.10 from a vehicle in the 0-50block of Sawgrass Drive.• An iPad, iPod Nano and Beats
headphones were stolen at 4:07a.m. Dec. 12 from a vehicle in the0-50 block of Limestone Court.
TheftA vehicle was stolen between 2
p.m. Dec. 1 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 8in the 13300 block of Main Street.
License violations• Francisco Puga-Solis, 25, of
421 Columbia St., Joliet, wascharged with no valid driver’slicense and speeding after atraffic stop at 4:05 a.m. Dec. 8at New Avenue and Brown Drive.
• Rocio Garcia, 28, of 710Francis St., Joliet, was chargedat 3:28 p.m. Dec. 9 with drivingwhile license suspended and nofront license plate displayed af-ter a traffic stop at New Avenueand Lockport Street.• Jocelyn Hernandez, 21, of 600
Fourth St., Lemont, was chargedat 11:30 p.m. Dec. 9 with drivingwhile license suspended, no in-surance and expired registrationafter a traffic stop at Illinois andState streets.
See POLICE, page 7
• Monica Woods, 29, of 8108S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, wascharged at 6:40 a.m. Dec. 9 withdriving while license suspendedand registration suspendedfor no insurance after a trafficstop at Main Street and ArcherAvenue.• Penelope Spryszak, 59, of
532 West St., Lockport, wascharged at 12:39 p.m. Dec. 10with driving while license sus-pended and defective windshieldafter a traffic stop in the 16700block of New Avenue.• Sam Mason, 18, of 2111 Ar-
lington Heights Road, ArlingtonHeights, was charged at 2:30p.m. Dec. 10 with no valid driv-er’s license and failure to signalafter a traffic stop at Jane andHermes avenues.
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Lemont Park District’s commitment to the agency’s values is atthe center of all operations. I am grateful to be part of an organi-zation with such impeccable standards. These values – valuedcommunity, accountability and fiscal Responsibility; lastingpartnerships; ultimate guest services; exceptional communicationand safety first – are implemented in all daily tasks.
Integrating all of LPD’svalues is standard practice, butpersonally, I have become veryacquainted with Safety First.As LPD’s safety coordinator,I have the opportunity to leadthe agency’s Safety Committeeto ensure we are operatingwith the highest safety standards and minimizing risks. This groupmeets monthly and is comprised of district employees representingvarious departments, as well as a Park District commissioner.
The Safety Committee is responsible for updating and/or re-vising all safety policies and manuals and presenting them to theboard for approval as needed. Meeting discussion topics includeconfidential review of accidents, incidents and claims, as well asbrainstorming new safety protocols or procedures and trainingtopics. Lemont Park District employees take great pride in thevalue of Safety First and it really is a districtwide theme in all wedo. Additionally, all district employees are continually informedsafety is not just important in the work environment.
The Safety Committee plays a key role in communicatingsafety risks to staff and providing proper training to help min-imize such risks both on and off the clock. Every employee isurged to be safe at work, play and home.
Whether it’s communicating to staff the importance oftaking the utmost safety measures in all that we do or introduc-ing the addition of the state-of-the-art WeatherBug LightningAlerting System to Centennial Campus this past fall, LPD iscommitted to putting Safety First above all else.
Risk of injury to employees, patrons and participants can neverentirely be eliminated, however, we can identify the risks associat-ed and help minimize those risks to the best of the district’s abilitythrough education, training and preventative maintenance.
I am pleased to report the Lemont Park District once againreceived the highest level of recognition through the Park DistrictRisk Management Agency (PDRMA) Accreditation Award of Ex-cellence upon completion of our triennial review this past year.
On behalf of the Lemont Park District Safety Committee, I’dlike to wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Ryan Jastrzab is the deputy director of the Lemont ParkDistrict.
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People’s Resource volunteer Sue Keenan helps bag Christmas gifts for needy families last week.
As we share our Christmas wishes with family and friends, it’s
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port systems in place this holiday season. On Page 4, we shared
information on a few organizations that can help you help the
needy this Christmas season. It would be a better world if each of
us dedicated a little time to helping those in need – especially this
month – so please take a look and see if you can afford to lend a
hand, however that may be.
This spring, voters will decide who will fill seats on the Lem-
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boards. Petitions can be filed beginning Monday. We hope there’s
a wealth of candidates for each race – competitive races provide
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EUGENE BECK
Eugene Beck, age 83, of Lemont,passed away December 12, 2014.Preceded in death by his wife,
Marie, nee Korczyk, Beck.Survived by his daughters, Peggy
(late John) Poellot, Barbara(William) Marler and Patty (Tom)Eres; cherished grandfather ofChristopher (Shanna), Joshua(Joann), Melissa (Linda), Zach(Melissa) and Amanda (Anthony);great-grandchildren; and a sister,Dorothy Heeg.Eugene was a lifetime employee
of Elmhurst Chicago StoneCompany, a longtime crossingguard for the Lemont Schools andan active member of St. MatthewEv. Lutheran Church.VisitationMonday 3:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home,P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Lying instate Tuesday, December 16, 2014,from 9:00 a.m. until time of servicesat 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Ev.Lutheran Church 305 Lemont St.Lemont. Interment St. Matthew Ev.Lutheran Cemetery.Arrangements by Markiewicz
Funeral Home, P.C., Lemont 630-257-6363 orwww.markiewiczfh.com
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RememberingJudy Baar TopinkaJust want to pay my respect
to the people and the state ofIllinois on the terrible loss ofJudy Baar Topinka. She wasone in a million. She’ll never bereplaced. She was a great lady.My respects go to her family– Joe, her son, and the others.God bless them all.
Reflecting on TopinkaI’ll miss not encountering Judy
Baar Topinka at estate saleson Saturday mornings. It wasalways nice to see her littlevan with the “Topinka” licenseplate and know she’d be therewith a cheerful smile. Judy BaarTopinka was one of a kind andone of the best things that everhappened to Illinois “politics.”Miss ya Judy Baar. RIP.
Holiday safety tipThis holiday season, if Santa
brings you any electronics,take a few minutes to cut upthe cartons and place it in theproper containers, not next toit, so you don’t advertise whatyou have in your house.
On Ferguson,Mo., protestsAfter watching protest march-
es throughout the U.S., I’venot yet seen the one sign thatwould stop the behavior leadingto the marches. The sign wouldread, “Avoid confrontationswith police; don’t engage incrime.”
Riots were shamefulIn response to whomever said
the police officer should havebeen charged was completelywrong. The grand jury saw allthe evidence and made sure allbases were covered. They tooktheir time. It’s shameful that itwas turned into a riot situation.Too many people nowadays arejust looking to start trouble. Thepeople that really suffered werethe people who lived in thecommunity. The lost property,stores in their own backyards.The police officer’s life is ruinedbecause of the incident and willlive with this tragedy the restof his life. Now more than ever
police have to be very carefulon what they do, especiallywhen race is involved. If theshoe was on the other foot, youthink there would have beenriots? We all know the answerto that. This country is reallygoing downhill.
Country needs to uniteI want to compliment the
people who wrote in lastweek’s Sound Off respondingto the black on white nonsensethat’s dividing this country inhalf. We lost more people inthe war to free the blacks thanall other wars combined. Whycan we not act like a UnitedStates of America? If you lookat the stats, more blacks arekilling blacks than whites killingblacks.
Commuter tax in Chicago?Here we go again, yet anoth-
er politician in Chicago callingfor a tax on commuters whomwork in Chicago? Why don’tthe mayors in the surroundingsuburbs offer the same tax toChicagoans who commute toour towns? That way we couldgenerate tax revenue to holddown our own town’s taxesor increase spending whereit’s needed. Suburban mayorsshouldn’t be intimidated byChicago and should stand upfor the citizens in their commu-nities. The number of peopleliving in Chicago and workingin the ssuburbs could be agreat new source of income,too. Sad that this country is
coming to such methods toraise money.
What is torture?The cry baby liberals are at
it again. Imagine those poorbabies – those terrorists – whokilled thousands of Americans.Some got water boarded, weredeprived of sleep or confined tosmall spaces. That’s not torture.If you want to see torture, goto a torture museum or getcaptured by ISIS. The CIA gotinformation to stop futureattacks. The liberals crippledthe CIA a few decades ago andwe got 9/11. Why do the liberalshate America?
Encouraging participationin Downers mayor raceI am calling with respect to the
upcoming mayoral election inDowners Grove. I would like toencourage some of the formermembers of our village govern-ment or some of our outstandingvillage citizens to run for mayor. Idon’t see anything in the presentcandidates that will lead to apositive change in direction.
More on mayor’s raceHere’s my concern about
Geoff Neustadt running for may-or of Downers Grove. He waspart of the negotiating teamthat represented the mainte-nance staff in contract negoti-ations with School District 58.So, having represented unioninterests in his collective bar-gaining group with District 58,
as mayor, Neustadt would over-see negotiations for theemployer side of all collectivebargaining agreements withthe village of Downers Grove.As mayor, would Neustadtunderstand that he has a dutyto be fiscally responsible withtaxpayer money and not agreeto generous contracts with thevarious unions that representvillage employees?
Downers Grove Village Hallshould be on ballotCommissioner Neustadt’s
recent quote that he and his fel-low commissioners don’t needresident input on whether anew village hall is necessary re-minds me of President Obama’sstatement that all he’s neededis a pen and a phone. This is nothard decision dealing with theoperations of the village. It isa financial decision that wouldresult in $52 million in debt forvillage residents. It should bea referendum decision and notan issue resolved with sevenpeople with pens.
Let voters decide onVillage HallI would like to comment on
the village commissioners inDowners Grove concerningthe way they’ve handled theproposed police station/villagehall. I can’t believe the arro-gance of Geoff Neustadt andthe other commissioners think-ing we elected them to pushthrough a $52 million projectwithout having a referendum.We elected them, not appoint-ed them. We have an electioncoming up so I think we shouldreplace them with people whocare what the people think.
Listen to the residentsYet another accident in front
of Concord Park in which acar ended up on the sidewalk.Maybe if Downers Grove wouldhave listened to its residentsand put up a stop sign insteadof the curb bumpouts this acci-dent could have been avoided.Will it take someone on thesidewalk to get hit before thecity opens it eyes?
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SHREK MEETS SANTAWHERE: Oakbrook Center’s Village Green, 100 OakbrookCenter, Oak BrookWHEN: Through Dec. 24COST & INFO: Photo package purchase, with reserva-tions required soon; www.oakbrookcenter.com/adven-ture-to-santaABOUT: For a multimedia experience, Oakbrook Center ishome to the DreamWorks DreamPlace, where Shrek willlead children on a journey to the North Pole to find Santa.It’s a 2,000-square-foot cottage for “Adventure to Santa.”Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 9a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Photo provided
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POPPINS’WHERE: ParamountTheatre, 23 E. GalenaBlvd., AuroraWHEN:Wednesdaythrough Sunday to Jan. 4COST & INFO: $41 to$54; www.Paramoun-tAurora.com, 630-896-6666ABOUT: Fresh from herGoodman debut with“Brigadoon,” RachelRockwell directs andchoreographs Disneyand Cameron Mackin-tosh’s song-and-dance-filled “Mary Poppins,”with 16-piece orchestra.In the ensemble is HollyStauder of DownersGrove. Amid the magi-cal special effects, thesupercalifragilisticexpial-idocious nanny will fly.
CHRISTMAS
OF YESTERYEARWHERE: Gregg House Museum, 117 S.Linden Ave., WestmontWHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20COST & INFO: Free; 630-963-5252, www.westmont-parks.orgABOUT: The Gregg House Museum has been deckedout for the holidays and welcomes people of all agesfor a Christmas of yesteryear event, celebrating suchtraditions as plum pudding. Special lights will deco-rate the historic Victorian house, and kids can createa craft to take home. No registration is required.
ANIMA TO SINGWHERE:Wentz Concert Hall, 171E. Chicago Ave., NapervilleWHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19COST & INFO: $10 to $22; www.animasingers.orgABOUT: Anima – Young Singers of Greater Chi-cago, formerly the Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus,will present its annual winter concert, “O Holy,Jazzy Night.” Special guest will be the YouthSymphony of DuPage. Anima notes the eventwill kindle candlelight and jazzy fun. Photo provided
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IN OAK BROOKWHERE: Oakbrook Center, Route 83 and22nd Street, Oak BrookWHEN: Daily from Dec. 18 to 24COST & INFO: Free entry; 312-494-2175, www.christkindlmarket.com/oakbrookABOUT: Chicago’s Christkindlmarket is a belovedevent in the city, and it’s making its way to thesuburbs for the first Christkindlmarket Oakbrook,set along the center’s Village Green. There will bespecialty ornaments, toys and holiday gifts, as wellas traditional German foods, sweets, beer and wine.The vendors are a selection of city favorites.
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WINFIELD – It was a sun-ny and chilly December daywhen my companion and I de-cided to head to Union HouseAmerican Kitchen in Winfieldfor lunch.
The space was inviting assoon as we stepped inside,where the high, white-paintedwood ceilings and decor feltreminiscent of historic Amer-icana. The lighting fixturesover the tables were styledafter old-fashioned bulbs, andbehind a long, wooden barthat could easily seat 15, was achalkboard with a plethora ofcraft beers and drink specials.
The restaurant is a small-plate gastropub that ourwaiter explained focuses onlocally harvested and seasonalingredients.
Since we were first-timersat the restaurant and newbiesto the small-plate scene, ourwaiter suggested we orderseveral selections to share.
Menu items range fromsalads to seafood and steak,so after much discussion, mycompanion and I selected fourplates to split between us.
I couldn’t resist orderingthe fried pickles as an appe-tizer. Silver-dollar-sized slicesof dill pickle were coated inAmerican Patriot beer batterand then fried. A creamyavocado and buttermilk sauceaccompanied the half-dozenslices for dipping. Not greasy,they were absolutely deli-cious, with the sauce offeringa cool complement.
Crab hush puppies calledout to my seafood-aficionadocompanion. They were madewith dried corn and crabmeatshaped into ping-pong-ball-sized portions and fried. Thefour hush puppies resting on asweet and spicy honey peppersauce were very tasty, and thecrabmeat was fully present,not hidden behind the corn.
A bourbon pork skewerwas next. The tender porkwas glazed in garlic andbrown sugar and had a side ofsriracha cream for dipping.Again, the pairing of the saucewith the entree proved to beperfect.
Our final plate was thechicken-fried chicken. It was,by far, the largest item weordered, and could be consid-ered a full-sized meal. A chick-en breast – flattened, breadedand fried – lay atop mashedpotatoes and was topped witha fried egg and white coun-try gravy. My companiondevoured nearly the entire
plate without speaking, onlysmiling between bites.
While we were a little fryheavy in our order, therewere plenty of selections tosatisfy any appetite, includ-ing the pan-seared scallops,Gulf shrimp brochette, grilledromaine salad, shrimp andgrits, and a grilled portobello,zucchini and squash salad.
The website notes the kitchenuses grass-fed beef and wild-caught seafood.
My companion was a littleworried that small plateswould mean certain hungerafter the meal was finished,but that was not the case.Another visit to Union HouseAmerican Kitchen is certainlyon the horizon.
The Mystery Diner isa newsroom employeeat Suburban Life Media.The diner’s identity is notrevealed to the restaurantstaff before or during themeal. Only positive diningexperiences will result inpublished reviews.
Union House puts big flavor on small plates
Union HouseAmerican Kitchen
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Union HouseAmericanKitchen inWinfieldtakes a craftapproach tobeer and itsgastropubmenu ofsmall-platespecialties.
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The bourbon pork skewer offers tender meat glazed with garlic andbrown sugar, then garnished with a sriracha cream sauce.
The ample chicken-fried chickenwith mashed potatoes, fried eggand gravy is a great blend of fla-vors and textures.
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LEMONT – Growing up as arunning back with the LemontHornets, Flynn Nagel madethe switch to wide receiver be-fore his freshman year of highschool.
Four years and a boatloadof receiving yards and touch-downs later – not to mentionan accepted scholarship toDuke – the decision proved tobe a good one.
“It was a big switch,” saidNagel, explaining he consult-ed with his dad on the change.“Going from running backto wide receiver, the biggestthing is the amount of touch-es you get. There are a lotless touches at wide receiverand that was kind of hard toget used to. Running back is aspot where you get your handson the ball almost every playand that was something I en-joyed.
“But after I got used to that,I definitely kind of fell in lovewith the position.”
After spending his firstthree years at Marist andcoming off a junior campaignin which he nearly reached1,500 yards to go along with18 touchdowns, Nagel trans-ferred to Lemont in January.
He made his lone season inan Indians’ uniform a specialone, nearly matching the staterecord for touchdown catchesafter compiling 28 scores togo along with 1,431 receivingyards. Most importantly, thesenior played a major role inLemont returning to the post-season and later the Class 6Atitle game after a 3-6 campaignin 2013.
“It was phenomenal,” Na-gel said, estimating he hadplayed with 15 or 20 of hisLemont teammates when hewas younger. “Getting backand playing with guys who Igrew up with was a great ex-perience. Overall, it was just
an awesome year with coachKooi getting here and us be-ing able to go that far in hisfirst year and my first year.It was a lot of fun being withthese guys and I’m really go-ing to miss high school foot-ball.”
In the process, the wide-out also added another chap-ter to the Nagel legacy atLemont, as he was precededon the gridiron by four olderbrothers – Aaron, Brett, Con-nor and Derek – all of whomwent on to become collegiateathletes. Older sister Erica,who attended both Lemontand Marist, is a member ofthe Loyola University softballteam.
“I definitely wouldn’t beat the place I am right nowwithout being the youngest,”
Flynn Nagel said. “My broth-ers would always go out tothe field and workout and run
sprints and I would go withthem. They would try and getme better. They would beat meup a little bit but it was defi-nitely good competition.
“And then when theywent through the recruitingprocess, that always inter-ested me. I wanted that to bemy dream. I said right there,I wanted to do that, that [acollege scholarship] was mygoal.”
That goal has come to fru-ition with Nagel set to joinDuke in fall 2015 after receiv-ing close to 20 Division I of-fers.
A visit to the school provedto be the clincher.
“When I went out to vis-it with my dad, I wasn’t surewhat it would be like, honest-ly,” he said. “But when I gotout there, I fell in love. Thecoaching staff was genuineand they were realists andcoach [David] Cutcliffe is oneof the best coaches in the coun-try. It’s an up-and-coming pro-gram.
“And next to coaching, be-ing able to get a degree fromDuke is a big reason I chosethere. I wanted to go to aschool that offered a great ed-ucation.”
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ABOVE: Lemont’s Flynn Nagel receives the kickoff Nov. 29 against Nazareth during the 6A state final game.BELOW: Nagel stiff arms a Richards player Nov. 15 during a 6A quarterfinal game in Oak Lawn.
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n SCHOOL: Lemontn POSITION:Wide receivern CLASS: Seniorn STATS: 93 catches for 1,431yards and 28 scores (31 totalTDs)
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Honorablemention
■ BENET:Mac Cooney■ BOLINGBROOK:
Jacob Huff, Adam Kleinand Quincy Woods■ DOWNERS GROVE
NORTH: Francis Kowara■ DOWNERS GROVE
SOUTH: Jacob Baker■ HINSDALE CENTRAL:
Alex Byrnes, Jack Clark,Ryan Doney, JuwanEdmond, MichaelJohnson and StefanIvanisevic■ HINSDALE SOUTH:
Dylan Boye, MarcusCurry, Eric Dubose,Malik Gordon, RobertHall and Jamar Taylor■ LEMONT: HunterLaDuke, Anthony Martinand Marcin Orszulak■WESTMONT: AnthonyGriffiths
Meet SLM’s all-area football offensive teamThe footballl season wrapped up on
Thanksgiving weekend with all eightclasses finishing up at Memorial Sta-dium in Champaign. That means it’s
time to honor the best local playerswith the all-area team.
Quintin Brown
■ SCHOOL:Westmont■ YEAR: Senior■ IMPACT: TheSentinels’ MVP, Brownset a new record formost rushing yards inschool history, totaling184 carries, 1,391 yardsand 14 touchdowns.The senior running backadded 18 receptionsfor 168 yards and twoscores, as well as onefumble recovery for atouchdown and an 80-yard kickoff return for
Flynn Nagel
■ SCHOOL: Lemont■ YEAR: Senior■ IMPACT: In his onlyseason in a Lemontuniform, this seniorwide receiver fell justone touchdown short oftying the state mark formost receiving touch-downs in a season.The all-state selectionfinished the fall with 93catches for 1,431 yardsand 28 scores (31 totalTDs).
Matt Rafferty
■ SCHOOL: HinsdaleCentral■ YEAR: Senior■ IMPACT: Knownmore as a basketballstandout, Raffertyshowed this seasonhe could get it doneon a football field asthe quarterback. Hecompleted 55 percentof his passes for 1,686yards and 20 touch-downs while playing innine games.
Erik Swenson
■ SCHOOL: DownersGrove South■ YEAR: Junior■ IMPACT: A three-yearstarter on theMustangs’line, theMichigan com-mit earned his secondstraightWest SuburbanGold Lineman of theYear award this season,as well as a spot on theIHSFCA Class 8A All-State team. The 6-foot-6,300-pound Swenson hadmore than 20 pancakeblocks in 3 games andmore than 120 pancakeson the season, accordingto head coachMarkMolinari.
Ryan Dawson
■ SCHOOL: Lemont■ YEAR: Senior■ IMPACT: Aftertaking over the full-timequarterback dutiesearly in the season, thissenior exploded ontothe scene and helpedthe Indians advance tothe Class 6A title game.Dawson completed182-of-283 passes for2,476 yards and 46touchdowns.
Thomas Ives
■ SCHOOL: HinsdaleCentral■ YEAR: Senior■ IMPACT: This widereceiver was able tocash in on the spreadoffense installedby head coach DanHartmann this season,racking up 888 yardsand 12 touchdowns on48 receptions.
Mark McGrath
■ SCHOOL: Lisle■ YEAR: Sophomore■ IMPACT: The onlysophomore on theInterstate-8 all confer-ence team, McGrathracked up 423 rushingyards, 328 receivingyards and eight touch-downs. He also lefthis mark on the Lions’defense and specialteams, recording 2 fieldgoals, 15 PATs and 35
Kyle Domin
■ SCHOOL:Westmont■ YEAR: Junior■ IMPACT: A dynamic,dual-threat quarter-back, Domin completed87-of-189 passes for1,387 yards and 12touchdowns. The juniorwas just as effectiverunning the ball, pilingup 104 carries for 988yards and 15 touch-downs.
Jimmy Kepouros
■ SCHOOL: Lemont■ YEAR: Senior■ IMPACT: Teamingwith Flynn Nagel tomake up one of the topreceiving duos in thestate, this senior rackedup 14 touchdownsthrough the air. Kepou-ros finished the seasonwith 57 catches for 738yards, averaging 12.9yards per reception.
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■ SCHOOL: HinsdaleSouth■ YEAR: Senior■ IMPACT: The generalof South’s read-op-tion attack, the WSGall-conference quar-terback and preferredwalk-on at Notre Dame.He rushed for 847 yardsand 18 touchdowns andpassed for 918 yardsand seven scores.
Brad Sznajder
■ SCHOOL: Benet■ YEAR: Senior■ IMPACT: The all-EastSuburban Catholic Con-ference running backbroke Benet’s singleseason rushing record,totaling 1,583 yardsand 18 touchdowns on246 carries. The elusive5-foot-9 Sznajder alsoproduced in passingsituations, adding 20catches for 153 yards.
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LEMONT – Lincoln-WayWest’s girls basketball teamremained perfect on the sea-son, although Lemont did itsbest to try to bring that win-ning streak to a halt.
The youthful Indians tooka one-point lead into the finalquarter Monday, but the War-riors regained the advantageand were able to maintain itto capture a 61-54 nonconfer-ence victory.
West moved in front forgood early in the fourth quar-ter when Dani Morgan hit alayup and then sunk a 3-point-er to build a 55-50 advantage.
Emily Atsinger then con-verted a layup and two freethrows to stretch things to59-53, and Lemont (4-6) wasunable to get any closer thanfour points back after that.
“Lemont is always well-coached, and they play hard,”Warriors coach Ryan Whitesaid. “I thought that theyplayed their rear ends off to-night and gave us everythingthat we wanted.”
West had a 35-31 cushion atthe half but the hosts surgedback in front in the thirdquarter and things stayedtight for most of the remain-der of the contest.
“At the end of the first andsecond quarters, we let them
bring the ball the length ofthe court with less than fiveseconds and score – and re-alistically, that was prettymuch kind of the differencein the game,” Indians coachBill Bozue said. “We just needto be able to take care of theball a little better.
“We started three soph-omores and a freshman, soI think we were just a littlenervous. As soon as they getcomfortable, they’ll be able topress-break better. The fewtimes that we did that, we hadpeople who were wide open.We have really good kids whoare also real good studentsand they work hard. Theyjust need to get comfortableon the court.”
Leading the way for the In-dians was Ali Kramer, whoscored 16 points. MarissaDyer added 12 points, EmmaBozue tossed in 11 points,Shannon O’Donnell contrib-uted nine points, and QuinnShereck had seven points.
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n Ali Kramer: 16 pointsn Marissa Dyer: 12 pointsn Emma Bozue: 11 points
Area athletes ready for bowl gamesSUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA
College football’s postsea-son slate is all set, and a slewof athletes who played at areahigh schools will be suiting upfor their college teams. Hereare the matchups and the localplayers in the games:
Raycom Media CamelliaBowlWho: Bowling Green (7-6) vs. SouthAlabama (6-6)Kickoff: 8:45 p.m. SaturdayTV: ESPN
Area playerBOWLING GREEN
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Anthony Farinella K DGSGregHohenstein LS WWSTimMcAuliffe* OL Lemont
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What towatch: The late kick-off on the opening day of bowlseason pits MAC Eastern Divi-sion champion Bowling Greenagainst a South Alabama teamthat will be making its firstbowl appearance.
A trio of local underclassmenare on the Bowling Green ros-ter. While Lemont’s Tim McAu-liffe was redshirted this season,former Downers Grove Southkicker Anthony Farinella andWheaton Warrenville South’sGreg Hohenstein have made animpact on special teams.
Zaxby’s Heart of DallasBowlWho: Illinois (6-6) vs. LousianaTech (8-5)Kickoff: Noon Dec. 26TV: ESPN
Area playersILLINOIS
Name Pos. High School
Aaron Bailey QB BolingbrookRob Bain DL BolingbrookClaytonFejedelum DB LemontPat Flavin OL BenetScott McDowell OL Hinsdale C.Jim Nudera TE YorkReilly O’Toole QB WWSAustin Teitsma DL Glenbard S.Cameron Tucker RB Nazareth
What to watch: A number oflocal products will take partin Illinois’ first bowl appear-ance since 2011. One is Lemontgrad Clayton Fejedelum, whohas racked up 48 tackles anda fumble recovery in the sec-ondary.
FranklinAmericanMortgageMusicCity BowlWho: Notre Dame (7-5) vs. LSU (8-4)Kickoff: 2 p.m. Dec. 30TV: ESPN
Area playersNOTRE DAME
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Scott Daly LS DGSPatrick Mazza DL Glenbard W.
LSU
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Ethan Pocic C Lemont
What to watch: The Irish lostfour straight to end the regularseason while the Tigers fell intwo of three at the season’s end.
Fans may recognize somenames playing in this one, in-cluding Lemont’s Ethan Pocic.He started at center and rightguard for LSU in 11 of 12 reg-ular-season games and helpedpave the way for an offense thatgained more than 4,600 yards.
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Create a happyhomemade holiday
One of the best ways to kick off the holiday season is to decorate.And while it’s easy to load your cart with beautiful decor fromyour favorite store, Christmas is more personal when decorationsare homemade.
No time you say? Between planning dinners for the family and throwingcocktail parties for friends, it can be overwhelming. But it is possible tosurvive it (and enjoy it) by keeping everything simple. This season, let yourcreative instincts shine through as you watch your mantels, stairwells, andtables come to holiday life, with ideas like these:
Create a magical mantleFor most families, the living room is where gifts are exchanged, holiday
movies are enjoyed and stories are shared gathered by the fireplace - amajor focal point in the room. Give this cozy centerpiece a warm new lookby creating a decorative display for your mantel.
Draping a festive garland is one way to achieve a distinctive display.Do-it-yourself banners and garland have become increasingly popular as agreat way to personalize your decor.
To make your own, start with a heavy fabric, like burlap or the kindused for upholstery, and cut enough pennants for your favorite holidaysaying, like “Let it Snow.” Then using a snowflake stencil, spray paint thepattern with a silver color. Krylon Metallic Brilliant Silver, for example,works very well on fabric. Spray paint chipboard letters in a bright white.Once everything dries, spell out your message, one letter per pennant,and adhere the letters. Adorn the banner with plastic snowflakes and hollysprigs to finalize the festive look.
Trim a tree like a proThe Christmas tree is another major focal point in your living room
during the holidays. If you’re tired of the same old display year after year,give the tree a fresh look by changing up the ornaments and adding atheme.
Start by choosing a specific color scheme, such as red and gold.Don’t have enough decorations to match your new theme? It’s easy andaffordable to create your own by using items already around the house.For example, use bulbs from an old string of lights to create a whimsicaldecoration. Remove bulbs from the strand and spritz the inside of the bulbwith Krylon ColorMaster Paint + Primer spray paint in cherry red, emeraldgreen and global blue. Roll the bulb around to distribute the paint for abeautiful translucent look. Add a little glitz with Krylon Glitter Spray inresplendent red, glamorous green and magical multicolor to the outside ofthe bulb for a festive look, and top off with your favorite embellishmentslike ribbon or bells. You can even spray paint old ornaments so they fit intoyour new color scheme.
Once your new decor is complete, hang ornaments and lights on yourtree before displaying it for the whole family to enjoy.
Add elegant table toppersIf you are hosting get-togethers for family and friends, add a sparkle
to your table. Not sure where to start? First, choose two or three colors.Select a table cloth, table runner or placemats in your color palette andconsider the arrangement for the middle of the table. Try replacing thetraditional red and green with gold and silver accessories - candles, napkinrings, small figures in the plates and other decorative accents. Includecandles so the flickering flames can create a warm atmosphere. Evencasually scattered pine cones, fir branches, red roses or poinsettias willadd a special touch on the table.
It’s easy to make your fine china the highlight of the dinner; but thisyear, try making your placemats the conversation starter by utilizingantique sheet music - which can be found at old book stores or simplyprinted at home. These sheets will make for a chic and unconventionalbase for any place setting.
Remember, it doesn’t have to be a stressful time of year, with a littleeffort and creativity you can turn take your holiday decor from ho-hum tohomey in no time. More information and additional project ideas can befound at www.krylon.com.
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* Make lists - If you’re a mobile device user, get a list start-ed for everything you need. Any time you think of something,be sure to add it to the list immediately, or send yourself areminder email so you can add it at a later time. These listswill help you keep everything organized and remind you ofwhat you have left to achieve so you aren’t scrambling tomake an appetizer or clean the bathroom at the last minute.
* Take short cuts - Of course you want to show off yourcooking skills, but that doesn’t mean you need to slave forhours in the kitchen preparing foods. Intricately decoratedsugar cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious, butsometimes simple shortcuts - like making bars rather thancookies - can make an event much less stressful. Here’s aquick recipe from Simply Organic.
* Ask for help - Just because you’re hosting the partydoesn’t mean you need to do all the work. When issuing in-vitations, specify what kind of a party it is. A potluck is greatfor family gatherings and parties. Just provide a list of itemspeople should bring on the invite. Once the party is under-way, ask a friend to be in charge of keeping drinks filled, andhave another friend monitor the music station, so you canenjoy the party as well.
* Keep it simple - Often the simplest food options are thehealthiest - something your guests might appreciate duringthis season of indulgence. For example, a fresh fruit or veggietray is extremely simple to put together, because you won’thave to spend time in front of the stove or mix ingredientsto bake in the oven. Continue to keep it simple, but addtrendy touch by trading out the ranch dressing for a Greekyogurt dip or homemade hummus made with Simply Organicseasoning packets for additional flavor for your fresh fruitand veggie spread.
No matter the type of party you are hosting this season, afew trendy touches and clever food shortcuts will wow guestsand keep them raving long after it has ended. Above all else,have fun and enjoy these special moments with loves onesbecause the memories will last a lifetime.
Clever holiday entertaining shortcutsbig on taste, low on stress
Entertaining done easywith 4 simple tips
It’s the season for entertaining. Between the holidays,family gatherings and just needing an excuse to socializeduring the long winter months, you’ll probably be orga-nizing several fun parties and gatherings at your home.If you’re dreading the season because it feels like enter-
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Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Line withparchment paper so the paper overhangs the edges.In a large bowl, stir the flour with the baking powderand salt; set aside. In a separate bowl, beat the butterwith the sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, egg yolkand vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture until fullyincorporated. Press mixture into bottom of preparedpan. Chill for 30 minutes and preheat the oven to 350degrees. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until set in thecenter and edges are lightly golden. Cool completelybefore frosting.
Frosting directions:
Using an electric mixer, whip butter until light andfluffy. Beat in powdered sugar, milk and almondextract on low speed until smooth. Spread overcooled cookie bars. Sprinkle with almonds. Cut into32 pieces.
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Put together a sampling of her favorite bath and body products andfragrances and personalize it to show you put thought into the gift.For example, include a monogrammed item like a scented candle orput all the products in a monogrammed gift box.
For the fashionista who has everything - Don’t waste time andmoney trying to find the latest and greatest in style - she probablyalready has it. Instead, VonRumpf suggests enhancing her collectionwith nail polish or lipstick in the season’s hottest colors and shades.
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Match her personality - It’s easier to find the right gift if you knowher tastes in fashion, style, music or even favorite colors, VonRumpfsays. Also consider her interests - would she prefer a spa day or acamping trip? A good rule of thumb is to choose a gift she wouldn’texpect - or purchase herself.
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Under the mistletoe - Whether it’s a budding romance or a long-term relationship, surprise her with something thoughtful and person-al. A scented gift works perfectly, as it offers a touch of personalityand will also remind her of you every time she smells it.
“Mary Kay’s Limited-Edition Winter Wishes Fragrance Wand hascitrus, jasmine and snow apple notes, so it is festive for the seasonbut also smells great on anyone,” says VonRumpf. “The fragrancewand is easy to travel with, so for a truly memorable gift, I suggestpairing it with a little weekend getaway for you and that specialsomeone.”
With these tips, finding the perfect gift for the lucky ladies on yourlist will be a cinch this holiday season. So get your shopping doneearly, relax and wait to see the look of joy on her face when she opensyour present!
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Bargain hunting is practically a sport, especially during theholiday shopping season. Deloitte’s 2014 annual holiday surveypredicts the average American will drop nearly $1,300 thisholiday season. With that level of spending in mind, planning
to save real money elsewhere is crucial to managing a household’sbottom line.
Promotions such as standard Black Friday deals or free holidayshipping are nice but often don’t add up very quickly.
Huge value can be found on big-ticket items since their need canbe anticipated months ahead. Purchasing them seasonally or via year-end clearance sales can provide savvy consumers with hundreds orthousands of dollars in savings.
Here are a few examples of productsthat fall into each category:
Year-end closeouts* Cars.With the next year’s models already on lots for a number
of months, dealers are anxious to move cars from the previous year.Moreover, December is their last chance to improve year-end salesnumbers - whether at the dealer or individual salesperson level.
* Flooring. The end of the year is a great time to buy newhardwood flooring. Suppliers and mills often assess their inventory atthis time and clear out product lines before the end of the year. Storessuch as Lumber Liquidators purchase these products at discountedrates and pass the options and savings directly to consumers, result-ing in a great deal that can also increase the value of a home.
Seasonal purchases* Gas grills and air conditioners. Stores may offer deep
discounts on off-season products such as air conditioners and gasgrills. This rule of thumb is particularly valuable for people who livein cold weather climates, where summer goods become especiallyobsolete during the long winter months.
* Furniture. The holiday season brings sales and promotionsat many furniture stores on living and dining room items as peopleare preparing for holiday entertaining. In addition, outdoor furniture isgenerally at its best price due to it being out of season.
* Boats. Boat dealers are often trying to move inventory duringthe winter season, which gives the buyer an upper hand in negotiatingprices. The off-season is also a popular time for boat shows, wheredealers often offer their best prices of the year.
No matter a consumer’s methodology, a little planning goes a longway in finding bargains. There are very helpful websites - such aswww.dealnews.com - that do a great job staying on top of deals bothlarge and small. Online forums and traditional word of mouth can alsoassist in the hunt.
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Women of Distinction identiies women who have made adifference in their western suburban communities and whoare representative role models as leaders in their ields andcommunity. Honorees will be proiled in Suburban Life Magazine’sMay issue and recognized at an awards luncheon in May.
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If your reason for changing your life is for your mental and physical well-being,you understand your ‘why.’ But instead of selecting a huge resolution that will takemonths or years of dedication to achieve, why not focus on small things you caneasily implement that will compound to have a dramatic effect?
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You don’t need to join a gym or make a dramatic fitness goal - just resolve tomove around more every day, particularly if you have a sedentary job. The averageadult sits for 15 hours a day, not including sleeping! Take a walk over lunch, parkin the back of the parking lot or opt for the stairs over the elevator; it all adds upwhen done daily. If you find yourself forgetting, set an alarm on your phone orcomputer to go off every two hours as a reminder to take a 10-minute move-and-groove break.4. Take a Nordic Naturals omega-3 supplement
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Before you finalize your purchase, make certain it willarrive before the holiday. Online retailers will provide youwith last-minute shipping information so you will knowwhen it’s too late. You’ll also know if you need to pay morefor a faster shipping service. Websites like Ebates oftenhave discounts on expedited shipping. The good news is, ifyou ship the present online while sitting at your computerat home or at the office, you can avoid the long holidaylines at the post office.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOKCOUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI-SION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONALASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FORWELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIESCORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES2006-AR12Plaintiff,-v.-ARTUR T. NOSAL A/K/A ARTUR NOS-AL, EDYTA M. NOSAL A/K/A EDYTANOSALDefendants 11 CH 02930112976 S. MAYFAIR DRIVE LEMONT,IL 60439
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-
EN that pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered in theabove cause on October 8, 2014,an agent for The Judicial Sales Cor-poration, will at 10:30 AM on Jan-uary 12, 2015, at The Judicial
rySales Corporation, One SouthWacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICA-GO, IL, 60606, sell at public auc-tion to the highest bidder, as setforth below, the following describedreal estate:
Commonly known as 12976 S.MAYFAIR DRIVE, LEMONT, IL60439
Property Index No. 22-31-206-019.
The real estate is improved with aresidence.
Sale terms: 25% down of thehighest bid by certified funds at theclose of the sale payable to The Ju-dicial Sales Corporation. No thirdparty checks will be accepted. Thebalance, including the Judicial salefee for Abandoned Residential Prop-erty Municipality Relief Fund, whichis calculated on residential real es-tate at the rate of $1 for each$1,000 or fraction thereof of theamount paid by the purchaser notto exceed $300, in certified funds/orwire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall bepaid by the mortgagee acquiring theresidential real estate pursuant to itscredit bid at the sale or by anymortgagee, judgment creditor, orother lienor acquiring the residentialreal estate whose rights in and tothe residential real estate arose priorto the sale. The subject property issubject to general real estate taxes,special assessments, or special tax-es levied against said real estateand is offered for sale without anyrepresentation as to quality or quan-tity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the court. Upon paymentin full of the amount bid, the pur-chaser will receive a Certificate ofSale that will entitle the purchaser toa deed to the real estate after confir-mation of the sale. The property willNOT be open for inspection andplaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admonishedto check the court file to verify all in-formation. If this property is a con-dominium unit, the purchaser of theunit at the foreclosure sale, otherthan a mortgagee, shall pay the as-sessments and the legal fees re-quired by The Condominium Prop-erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and(g)(4). If this property is a condo-minium unit which is part of a com-mon interest community, the pur-chaser of the unit at the foreclosuresale other than a mortgagee shallpay the assessments required byThe Condominium Property Act,765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOUARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDEROF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCEWITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE-CLOSURE LAW. You will need aphoto identification issued by a gov-ernment agency (driver's license,passport, etc.) in order to gain entryinto our building and the foreclosuresale room in Cook County and thesame identification for sales held atother county venues where The Ju-
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For information, examine thecourt file or contact Plaintiff's attor-ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.,15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD,SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL60527, (630) 794-9876 Pleaserefer to file number 14-11-21827.
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NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair DebtCollection Practices Act, you are ad-vised that Plaintiff's attorney isdeemed to be a debt collector at-tempting to collect a debt and anyinformation obtained will be usedfor that purpose.I636793Dec. 19, 26, January 2, 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOKCOUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI-SION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPlaintiff,-v.-FEDERICO RUIZ, LUZ M. RUIZDefendants 13 CH 0008651275 FAIRWAY DRIVE LEMONT, IL
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EN that pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered in theabove cause on December 4,2013, an agent for The JudicialSales Corporation, will at 10:30 AMon January 15, 2015, at The Judi-cial Sales Corporation, One SouthWacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICA-GO, IL, 60606, sell at public auc-tion to the highest bidder, as setforth below, the following describedreal estate:
Commonly known as 1275 FAIR-WAY DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439
Property Index No. 22-31-307-004.
The real estate is improved with asingle family residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of thehighest bid by certified funds at theclose of the sale payable to The Ju-dicial Sales Corporation. No thirdparty checks will be accepted. Thebalance, including the Judicial salefee for Abandoned Residential Prop-erty Municipality Relief Fund, whichis calculated on residential real es-tate at the rate of $1 for each$1,000 or fraction thereof of theamount paid by the purchaser notto exceed $300, in certified funds/orwire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall bepaid by the mortgagee acquiring theresidential real estate pursuant to itscredit bid at the sale or by anymortgagee, judgment creditor, orother lienor acquiring the residential
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DUPAGE COUNTY -WHEATON, ILLINOIS
MIDLAND FEDERAL SAVINGS &LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff,vs.SUBURBAN BANK & TRUSTCOMPANY as successor trusteeto Beverly Trust Company,Trustee under Trust AgreementDated 4/24/1995 and known asTrust #8-9576; JOHN V.ANKUS, SILVIA JURKSAITIS; etal., Defendants,
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GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg-ment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause onDecember 16, 2008, the Sheriffof DuPage County will on Jan-uary 6, 2015 at the hour of10:00 a.m.. at DuPage CountySheriff's Office, 501 N. CountyFarm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in aplace otherwise designated atthe time of sale, County of Du-Page and State of Illinois, sell atpublic auction to the highestbidder for cash, as set forth be-low, the following described realestate:
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If the sale is set aside for anyreason, the Purchaser at the saleshall be entitled only to a returnof the deposit paid. The Pur-chaser shall have no furtherrecourse against the Mortgagor,the Mortgagee or the Mort-gagee's attorney.
Upon payment in full of theamount bid, the purchaser shallreceive a Certificate of Sale,which will entitle the purchaserto a Deed to the real estate afterConfirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT beopen for inspection and Plaintiffmakes no representation as tothe condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admon-ished to check the Court file toverify all information.
For information: Examine thecourt file or contact Plaintiff'sattorney:Law Offices ofRobert M. Kamm, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff790 W. Frontage Road,Suite 235Northfield IL 60093(312) 726-9777I635305
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qui ngreal estate whose rights in and tothe residential real estate arose priorto the sale. The subject property issubject to general real estate taxes,special assessments, or special tax-es levied against said real estateand is offered for sale without anyrepresentation as to quality or quan-tity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the court. Upon paymentin full of the amount bid, the pur-chaser will receive a Certificate ofSale that will entitle the purchaser toa deed to the real estate after confir-mation of the sale. The property willNOT be open for inspection andplaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admonishedto check the court file to verify all in-formation. If this property is a con-dominium unit, the purchaser of theunit at the foreclosure sale, otherthan a mortgagee, shall pay the as-sessments and the legal fees re-quired by The Condominium Prop-erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and(g)(4). If this property is a condo-minium unit which is part of a com-mon interest community, the pur-chaser of the unit at the foreclosuresale other than a mortgagee shallpay the assessments required byThe Condominium Property Act,765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOUARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDEROF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCEWITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE-CLOSURE LAW. You will need aphoto identification issued by a gov-ernment agency (driver's license,passport, etc.) in order to gain entryinto our building and the foreclosuresale room in Cook County and thesame identification for sales held atother county venues where The Ju-dicial Sales Corporation conductsforeclosure sales.
For information, examine thecourt file or contact Plaintiff's attor-ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.,15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD,SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL60527, (630) 794-9876 Pleaserefer to file number 14-12-34331.
THE JUDICIAL SALESCORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24thFloor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650
(312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial SalesCorporation at www.tjsc.com for a7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD,SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-5300 Attorney File No.14-12-34331 Attorney ARDC No.00468002 Attorney Code. 21762Case Number: 13 CH 000865TJSC#: 34-20872
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair DebtCollection Practices Act, you are ad-vised that Plaintiff's attorney isdeemed to be a debt collector at-tempting to collect a debt and anyinformation obtained will be usedfor that purpose.I637272Dec. 19, 26, January 2, 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOKCOUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI-SION GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST2006-20, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI-CATES, SERIES 2006-20, U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ASTRUSTEE, BY PNC BANK, NATIONALASSOCIATION AS SERVICER WITHDELEGATED AUTHORITY UNDERTHE TRANSACTION DOCUMENTSPlaintiff,-v.-ORLANDO PASTORE, EMILIO BARBI-ERI, CORRADO CESARIO, GIANCAR-LO SERPE AKA GINANCARLOSERPE, DOMENICO SERPEDefendants 14 CH 0463912640 DERBY ROAD LEMONT, IL60439
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered in theabove cause on October 21, 2014,an agent for The Judicial Sales Cor-poration, will at 10:30 AM on Jan-uary 22, 2015, at The JudicialSales Corporation, One SouthWacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICA-GO, IL, 60606, sell at public auc-tion to the highest bidder, as setforth below, the following describedreal estate:
Commonly known as 12640DERBY ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439
Property Index No. 22-27-302-046-0000.
The real estate is improved with atwo story single family home; twocar attached garage.
Sale terms: 25% down of thehighest bid by certified funds at theclose of the sale payable to The Ju-dicial Sales Corporation. No thirdparty checks will be accepted. Thebalance, including the Judicial salefee for Abandoned Residential Prop-erty Municipality Relief Fund, whichis calculated on residential real es-tate at the rate of $1 for each$1,000 or fraction thereof of theamount paid by the purchaser notto exceed $300, in certified funds/orwire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall bepaid by the mortgagee acquiring theresidential real estate pursuant to itscredit bid at the sale or by anymortgagee, judgment creditor, orother lienor acquiring the residentialreal estate whose rights in and tothe residential real estate arose priorto the sale. The subject property issubject to general real estate taxes,special assessments, or special tax-es levied against said real estateand is offered for sale without anyrepresentation as to quality or quan-tity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the court. Upon paymentin full of the amount bid, the pur-chaser will receive a Certificate ofSale that will entitle the purchaser toa deed to the real estate after confir-mation of the sale. The property willNOT be open for inspection andplaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admonishedto check the court file to verify all in-formation. If this property is a con-dominium unit, the purchaser of theunit at the foreclosure sale, otherthan a mortgagee, shall pay the as-sessments and the legal fees re-quired by The Condominium Prop-erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and(g)(4). If this property is a condo-minium unit which is part of a com-mon interest community, the pur-chaser of the unit at the foreclosuresale other than a mortgagee shallpay the assessments required byThe Condominium Property Act,765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOUARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDEROF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCEWITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE-CLOSURE LAW. You will need aphoto identification issued by a gov-ernment agency (driver's license,passport, etc.) in order to gain entryinto our building and the foreclosuresale room in Cook County and thesame identification for sales held atother county venues where The Ju-dicial Sales Corporation conductsforeclosure sales.
For information: Visit our websiteat service.atty-pierce.com. be-tween the hours of 3 and 5 pm.PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff'sAttorneys, One North DearbornStreet Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.Please refer to file numberPA1315002.
THE JUDICIAL SALESCORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24thFloor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650
(312) 236-SALE
go(312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial SalesCorporation at www.tjsc.com for a7 day status report of pending sales.PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One NorthDearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICA-GO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 At-torney File No. PA1315002 Attor-ney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14CH 04639 TJSC#: 34-18436I637671Dec. 19, 26, January 2, 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOKCOUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISIONTHE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLONF/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK ASTRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC.,ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SE-RIES 2004-8,PlaintiffV.ALBERT W. WIELGUS; HENRIETTAR. WIELGUS; MIDLAND CREDITMANAGEMENT, INC.,Defendants 14 CH 8782Property Address: 12090 WALKERROAD LEMONT, IL 60439
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALEShapiro Kreisman & Assoc.
file # 14-071470(It is advised that interested partiesconsult with their own attorneys be-fore bidding at mortgage foreclosuresales.)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giventhat pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure entered on October 23,2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc.,as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m.on January 26, 2015, at 205 W.Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chica-go, Illinois, sell at public auction tothe highest bidder for cash, as setforth below, the following describedreal property:
Commonly known as 12090Walker Road, Lemont, IL 60439
Permanent Index No.: 22-28-205-020-0000
The mortgaged real estate is im-proved with a dwelling. The proper-ty will NOT be open for inspection.
The judgment amount was$401,018.38. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid im-mediately at conclusion of auction,balance by 12:30 p.m. the nextbusiness day, both by cashier'schecks; and no refunds. The saleshall be subject to general real es-tate taxes, special taxes, special as-sessments, special taxes levied, andsuperior liens, if any. The propertyis offered "as is," with no express orimplied warranties and without anyrepresentation as to the quality of ti-tle or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospec-tive bidders are admonished to re-view the court file to verify all infor-mation and to view auction rules atwww.kallenrs.com.
For information: Sale Clerk,Shapiro Kreisman & Associates,LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Ban-nockburn, Illinois 60015, (847)291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and3:00 p.m. weekdays only.I632432Dec. 19, 26, January 2, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 18th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
DUPAGE COUNTY -WHEATON, ILLINOIS
MIDLAND FEDERAL SAVINGS &LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff,vs.SUBURBAN BANK & TRUSTCOMPANY as successor trusteeto Beverly Trust Company,Trustee under Trust AgreementDated 4/24/1995 and known asTrust #8-9576; JOHN V.ANKUS, SILVIA JURKSAITIS; etal., Defendants,
2007 CH 002483NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg-ment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause onDecember 16, 2008, the Sheriffof DuPage County will on Jan-uary 6, 2015 at the hour of10:00 a.m.. at DuPage CountySheriff's Office, 501 N. CountyFarm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in aplace otherwise designated atthe time of sale, County of Du-Page and State of Illinois, sell atpublic auction to the highestbidder for cash, as set forth be-low, the following described realestate:
LOT 33 IN NEWMANSPLEASANT-DALE UNIT #3,BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTOF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH,RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRDPRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORD-ING TO THE PLAT THEREOFRECORDED DECEMBER 17,1959 AS DOCUMENT 950681AND CERTIFICATE OF CORREC-TION FILED FEBRUARY 8, 1960AS DOCUMENT 955090, INDUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
COMMON ADDRESS:20 W. 021 98TH PLACE,LEMONT, IL 60439PIN #:10-07-208-009-0000The Judgment amount was
$112,048.30.Sale terms: 10% due by cash
or certified funds at the time ofsale and the balance is duewithin 24 hours of the sale. Thesubject property is subject to realestate taxes, special assess-ments or special taxes leviedagainst said real estate and isoffered for sale without any rep-resentation as to quality orquantity of title and without re-course to Plaintiff and in "as is"onditi Th le is fu he
condition. The sale is furthersubject to confirmation by thecourt.
If the sale is set aside for anyreason, the Purchaser at the saleshall be entitled only to a returnof the deposit paid. The Pur-chaser shall have no furtherrecourse against the Mortgagor,the Mortgagee or the Mort-gagee's attorney.
Upon payment in full of theamount bid, the purchaser shallreceive a Certificate of Sale,which will entitle the purchaserto a Deed to the real estate afterConfirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT beopen for inspection and Plaintiffmakes no representation as tothe condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admon-ished to check the Court file toverify all information.
For information: Examine thecourt file or contact Plaintiff'sattorney:Law Offices ofRobert M. Kamm, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff790 W. Frontage Road,Suite 235Northfield IL 60093(312) 726-9777I635305
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORTHE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
DUPAGE COUNTY -WHEATON, ILLINOIS
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.PLAINTIFFVSGLENN LINHART A/K/A GLENND LINHART; KAREN LINHARTA/K/A KAREN D LINHART; UN-KNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;DEFENDANTS20W141 FRONTAGE ROADLEMONT, IL 60439
14 CH 1997NOTICE BY PUBLICATIONNOTICE IS GIVEN YOU,
GLENN LINHART A/K/A GLENND LINHART; KAREN LINHARTA/K/A KAREN D LINHART;UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;
defendants, that this case hasbeen commenced in this Courtagainst you and other defen-dants, asking for the foreclosureof a certain Mortgage conveyingthe premises described as
prfollows, to wit:
LOT 8 IN NEWMAN'S PLEAS-ANT-DALE UNIT NO. 3 BEING ASUBDIVISION OF PART OF THEEAST 1/2 OF SECTION 7,TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRIN-CIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDINGTO THE PLAT THEREOFRECORDED DECEMBER 17,1959 AS DOCUMENT NO.950681 AND CERTIFICATE OFCORRECTION FILED FEBRUARY8, 1960 AS DOCUMENT955090, IN DUPAGE COUNTY,ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as:20W141 FRONTAGE ROADLEMONT, IL 60439and which said Mortgage was
made by, GLENN LINHARTA/K/A GLENN D LINHART;KAREN LINHART A/K/A KAREN DLINHART;
Mortgagor (s), to WELLSFARGO BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee, and recorded inthe Office of the Recorder of
Deeds of DU PAGE County,Illinois, as Document No.R12076039; and for otherrelief.
UNLESS YOU file your answeror otherwise file your appear-ance in this case in the Office ofthe Clerk of this County,
Chris KachiroubasDuPage Judicial Center505 N. County Farm Rd.Wheaton, Illinois 60187
on or before January 12,2015, A JUDGMENT OR DE-CREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAK-EN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RE-LIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.PIERCE & ASSOCIATESAttorneys for PlaintiffThirteenth Floor1 North DearbornChicago, Illinois 60602Tel. (312) 346-9088Fax (312) 346-1557PA 1408837I636662
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Christmas Dinner and Care BoxDelivery
It’s time again for the annual Christmas Dinner and Care
Box Delivery preparation. Items for the care boxes can still
be droppedof today, Friday, December 19, at Lemont Food
Pantry bin locations or the Lemont Township oice, 1115
Warner Ave. Items include all personal care products, paper
products and cleaning supplies. Care box assembly help
is needed on Saturday, December 20, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
at the Lemont Township Oice onWarner Ave.
For the Christmas dinners on December 25, sponsors of
turkeys, which will be deep fried on Christmas morning,
are needed, as well as fully cooked side dishes (potatoes,
stuing, vegetables, pastas, rolls/bread) and desserts.
Items ran short last year, so even one single side dish will
make a diference. Food drop of is from 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
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Lemont Center for the ArtsThe Lemont Art & Culture Commission invites you to their
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PLOWS Council on AgingThe PLOWS Council on Aging is a non-proit organization
dedicated to assisting older people who reside in Palos,
Lemont, Orland and Worth Townships. They remind
struggling seniors to consider the Senior Citizen Tax
Deferral Program. This program allows qualiied persons
to defer up to $5000 of taxes per year depending on the
amount of equity in their personal residence. Application
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