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LIVE59 Local music venue feeds passion for live entertainment

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Life Line, a band composed of Aurora Christian sophomores Luck Underhill, Alec Boyd, Cory Anderson and friend Nick Marra, performed at Live 59’s Battle of the Bands competition last Saturday.

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By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Ted Ergo grew up with a love for great music.

Today, with three children of his own, the Morris resident has taken his love for live music and translated it into his work as owner of Live 59, a music venue in Plainfield “This is a passion of mine and has always been something that I wanted to do,” Ergo said.

“Being a father, giving kids a safe place to experience great shows without going to downtown Chicago, is a cool option.”

As a boy in Downers Grove, he had plenty of inspiration right in his own home.

“My family has always been musical, and I have always enjoyed great music, from gospel on Sunday at church, to Ray Charles at the House of Blues,” Ergo said. “My dad was a professional musician, and my stepdad also plays guitar and banjo very well.”

But the real passion started at 13, after Ergo saw a show by big band legend Buddy Rich and his band.

“Wow, I was so moved by the experience, that I have loved music and live show my entire life,” Ergo said.“Jazz, blues, swing, rock, you name it.”

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Ergo has taken his own passion for a live show and devised ways to share it with different audiences. The venue offers live local shows such as Battle of the Bands that appeal to a younger audience. Live 59 also caters to a more mature crowd with performances that rival those found in the city’s more intimate music venues.

“We are able to bring in all types of artist to perform,” Ergo said. “Every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m., we have a show we call ‘Burgers, Brews & Blues’ that brings in some of the areas best and famous blues artists.”

And now in a new and larger facility just south of Renwick Road on Route 59, Ergo complements the music with a full service kitchen as well as beer and wine license to serve his older audience. “[Plainfield] is a great community located in the heart of the western suburbs,” Ergo said. “This area needed a place for great music. Blues, jazz, rock and soul right where we live, a place that you can hold a party for graduation, anniversaries and family reunions.”

Live 59 holds up to 350 people, and an open floor plan and a portable stage provide See LIVE 59, page 2

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Limestone Brewing company packs up

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

The revolving door of Plainfield eateries continues to turn this week, after the closing of Limestone Brewing Company, 12337 S.Route 59,was announced on Saturday.

The microbrewery poured its last round at the Plainfield location Saturday evening, but company officials said in a press release that they have plans in the works for a new Fox Valley location. According to the press release it would open in June.

The release also credits disagreements with their

LIVE 59 Continued from page 1 many options for events and shows.

“We can do a music show, a

Plainfield landlord, Ardmin Properties, for the restaurants’ closure. Limestone was located in the North Plainfield Crossing shopping center.

The shopping center’s owners filed for bankruptcy in January 2011, and the building is in foreclosure. Ardmin could not be reached for comment.

Limestone’s closing has been the topic of town rumors since the beginning of 2012, when postings on the restaurant’s social media suggested the final weekends might be upon them.

Close friends and organizations were invited for a final drink at the bar.

fashion show and have a bags tournament, whatever our clients want,” Ergo said.

But even with ample opportunity for banquet styleevents, the music is still the heart of the business at Live 59. Live music shows are staged every

“It has been a tremendous couple of years,” General Manager Jason Rosendahl said in the press release. “Unfortunately we

couldn’t come to terms with our landlord,who is facing his own set of problems with the foreclosure of the property.”

The restaurant and microbrewery was a popular site for beer enthusiasts and Plainfield locales. Limestone patterned both its food and beer after local history and gave back to organizations such as the local rotary club. It also supported a Plainfield-based home brewers club. Limestone’s owners also co-sponsored last year’s Midwest Home Brewer’s Festival, with hopes of offering financial support to help with the reconstruction of the Plainfield riverfront. Profits from that event

never met expectations.

Plainfield has fallen victim to a long list of vacant restaurant spaces, including the Lockport Street closings of Baci and Finnegan’s. Both buildings still stand empty. HopScotch and Vine, a pub and wine bar on West Lockport Street, is on its third owner in a year.

According to village officials,the large venue that was Limestone Brewing Company won’t be vacant for long. Tommy Nevins Corp., which operates restaurants in Naperville, Frankfort, Wheaton and Evanston, plans to open one of its restaurant brands in the location.

weekend Friday thru Sunday, and Ergo said Thursday evening entertainment will begin in the summer. Right now, the biggest challenge is simply getting the word out.

“We have a great venue, wonderful music and fantastic

food, where a family can enjoy a show together,” he said.“Music is the soundtrack of our lives, so live it and enjoy it.”

In his free time, Ergo is stirring his own passion, learning to play jazz and blues organ.

“I’m not yet ready to hit the

stage,” he said.

Live 59 is located at 16108 Route 59 in Plainfield. For a schedule of upcoming shows and details, visit live59.net.

“Unfortunately we couldn’t come to terms with our landlord, who is facing his own set of problems with the foreclosure of the property.”

Jason Rosendahl, general manager

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The Popcorn Man Local volunteer helps build community at Lakewood

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Walking into the front lobby of the Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, visitors might be surprised.

A bright and cheery room, complete with an aviary of songbirds, ice cream parlor, and old-fashioned jukebox that contains hits by Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline, greets residents and visitors alike.

But by far, the most popular attraction for residents and staff is Mr. Budd, the popcorn man.

Bob Budd, a retired UPS driver, has been volunteering at Lakewood since 2002. He and his wife, Bonnie, also reside in Plainfield.

“I was bored, and I was helping out with gardening at a park on Lockport Street,” Budd recalled.

“Every day I would drive past this place.”

Budd said as the weather chilled and gardening came to a seasonal end, he thought he should find something to keep him busy through the winter.

So he began volunteering at the facility, doing odd jobs and helping out wherever needed.

Soon after, a family donated an

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Bob Budd, a retired UPS driver, has been volunteering at Lakewood since 2002.

old-fashioned cart-style popcorn machine to the residents, and a new job for Budd was created.

He now comes in twice a week, pops the corn and doles it out by the bag to residents, staff and

visitors. Budd said he’ll pop and bag up to 6 pounds of popcorn each time he volunteers.

But it’s about more than just See POPCORN, page 4

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Will County officials oppose decision to close Tinley Park Mental Health Center

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

The message from Will County Executive Larry Walsh was clear, efforts to close the Tinley Park Mental Health Center are “totally unacceptable.”

On Wednesday, March 21,Walsh along with Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow held a press conference to voice their opposition to Gov. Pat Quinn’s decision to close the Tinley Park facility.

“Tinley Park Mental Health Center is a very important part of the mental health that we try to deal with here in Will County,” Walsh said.“Many of our residents that call Will County home rely on the care that they get from the Tinley Park mental health facility.”

The Tinley Park facility treats more than 1,900 patients each year, and Glasgow said approximately one-forth of those patients come from Will County.

“We’re a significant contributor to that population in Tinley Park,” Glasgow said. “If these people

fall off the apple cart, the harm to them and to the people they harm, you can’t put a price on.”

By closing the facility, Glasgow foresees a strain on Will County’s law enforcement personnel. He stressed the important role the Tinley Park facility plays in crime prevention, offering mental health services to people with few alternatives.

Henry Bayer, executive director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers Council, also spoke during Wednesday’s press conference. He said that the decision by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, a bipartisan commission that prepares special topic reports on economic issues for the state of Illinois, to vote against the governor’s plan is a sign of hope.

“Their recommendation unfortunately is only a recommendation,” Bayer said.

“But if the governor chooses to ignore their recommendation, we have legislation in Springfield

that would require a vote from the general assembly. We are also lobbying the general assembly and asking for commitments that they won’t vote for a budget unless Tinley Park is a part of that budget.”

Senate Bill 3564 would require a vote from the general assembly on facility closures once the CGFA has made a recommendation.

Quinn initially decided to close the Tinley Park Mental Health Facility along with six other state facilities in September to help correct a $313 million dollar budget deficit. The CGFA voted against the plan in November.

Although Quinn was not beholden to the CGFA’s recommendation, the governor and state lawmakers reached a deal to keep the seven facilities open throughout the 201112 fiscal year. However, Quinn quickly announced in January his plan to close the Tinley Park facility in early July.

“We will close two mental health hospitals: Tinley Park, as well as Singer in Rockford,” Quinn

said during his Feb. 22 budget address. “The approach we are taking to rebalance our system will allow for the safe and smart transition to community care settings for some of our most vulnerable citizens.”

Quinn also announced plans to close the youth detention center in Joliet.

The major concern from Will County officials is that many communities are not ready to take over the services currently offered by the state.

Walsh stressed the importance of the Tinley Park facility to all of Northern Illinois, citing a lack of health and law enforcement services at the community level.

“Will County is not capable of extending the kind of care that is available at the Tinley Park facility,” Walsh said.

Bayer supported Walsh’s assessment, saying that he feels the governor is putting money above community safety.

“Gov. Quinn is trying to balance his budget on the backs of the mentally ill,” he said.

Arrest warrants issued in CiCi’s Pizza robberies Detectives from the Plainfield Police Department have been part of a multi jurisdictional task force investigating the robberies of several pizza restaurants in Plainfield and surrounding communities. After a lengthy investigation, the task force was able to apprehend two suspects while in the midst of robbing

a pizza restaurant located in Naperville, Illinois.

After they were taken into custody and subsequently interrogated, the suspects admitted involvement in the Plainfield CiCi’s Pizza robberies and furthermore implicated a third suspect. Upon review by the Will County State Attorney’s

Office, arrest warrants were issued for all three suspects.

The following arrest warrants were issued for the following suspects: Corey Paytes: Aggravated

Robbery - $1,000,000.00 Bond, Theft - $100,000.00 Bond Travis J. Gamble: Aggravated Robbery - $1,000,000.00 Bond Josiah C. McCroskey – Theft $100,000.00 Bond

POPCORN Continued from page 3 the popcorn. The aroma of freshly popped corn brings people out of their rooms and offices. Many then stay in the center lobby, enjoying not only the snack but also the company. They chat with Budd about his week, how he is feeling and their own activities.

“It’s kind of like having a whole house full of mothers,” Budd said. “If you are late, they’ll let you know about it. If I miss a day, or I am sick, well that’s a story I will have to retell over and over.”

However, Budd said it’s all worth it. Even though he now works part time in real estate, it’s the people that keep him coming back.

“They are so friendly and concerned,” he said. “They are usually waiting for me when I come in!”

The staff feels the same for Budd,saying his presence twice a week is part of what makes Lakewood a special place.

“I cannot express the depth of our appreciation for his many years of dedication and service,” Sharon Flanagan, assistant administrator at Lakewood, said. “Mr. Budd not only provides a service that the residents, staff and families love, (popcorn) but he is an integral member of our community.” sdauskurdas@ enterprisepublications.com

Fight OR Flight Jackson wins nomination, but battle not over Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Newly drawn district boundaries may have changed the game in Will County, but not the player, as Jesse Jackson Jr. got the Democratic nod for November last week in the newly designed 2nd district.

Come fall, Jackson will take on Republican hopeful Brian Woodworth, a Bourbonnais attorney, for control of a district that while small in span, is both diverse and powerful.

Taking in parts of Cook and Will counties and all of Kankakee, it also holds within its boundaries the Peotone site of the proposed Abraham Lincoln National Airport. The project has been a controversial and contentious one for more than a decade. Jackson already has a hand in it, as he heads the ALNAC Commission, but should he win the election, this will be the first time Peotone fell within his own district boundaries.

And that level of local representation could mean a great deal for Jackson, as a bitter battle over control of the airport has been an ongoing issue between the ALNAC, a group of municipal leaders from across the suburban landscape, and Will County leadership.

Such a heated battle it is that just days before the March primary, the Will County Board penned a resolution urging Governor Pat Quinn to halt any conversations with the ALNAC, saying the group has refused to comply with Illinois

“After all Illinois has gone through, our residents deserve nothing less than an open and transparent process in the planning of a south suburban airport...”

Cory Singer (R-Frankfort) procurement law, and that its choice of developer may have ties to Libyan terrorists.

“Both IDOT and the Illinois Attorney General have said they violated the law in the selection of a developer for the airport,” said Chairman Jim Moustis, as he called for the Illinois Legislature to create a “duly constituted airport authority that has all the essential legal powers, including the ability to enter into lawful public-private partnership agreements and project labor agreements.”

He added that such authority must start with Will County.

The county needs to have a leading role in its planning, financing, construction and operation, Moustis attested. He said a Will County-led group will abide by principles that are rational, lawful, non-partisan and historically consistent with successful airport developments through the country.

The Illinois Senate previously passed a bill for a Will County-led airport authority, but the legislation

was never taken up in the House.

“Ethical questions hang over both ALNAC as well as its founder, Congressman Jackson,” said Cory Singer (R-Frankfort), who introduced the resolution to the board. “After all Illinois has gone through, our residents deserve nothing less than an open and transparent process in the planning of a south suburban airport.

Billions of dollars are at stake and the consequences of putting the management of those in the wrong hands are unthinkable.This project should benefit the whole region, not just the allies of Jesse Jackson, Jr.” Still on a high from his primary victory, Jackson announced he would hold a “people’s groundbreaking” on the airport site April 21, something Will County officials find incredulous, and say not only are the congressman’s plans flawed, but attest that the ALNAC neither owns the land nor has any legal authority to begin work on the site.

But shovels may hit the dirt sooner rather than later. Representatives from IDOT say they expect all the paperwork to be filed and ready by year-end.The state is continuing to purchase land for the project.

Reports say that 76 of the 134 necessary parcels have been bought since 2002, at a cost of more than $33 million.

Even Will County Economic Development Director John E. Greuling referenced the airport’s future in his State of the County Address in January, saying compromise was on the horizon.

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Letter to the Editor

The silent health care crisis We are running out of drugs.The good kind. We’re running short on critical medications used in anesthesia and pain control, and to fight cancer and infections. These are medications hospitals and physicians use every day to care for some of our sickest patients.

What does that mean to patients?

Increased risk. Sometimes hospitals don’t have the most ideal drug to treat patients. Physicians are being forced to prescribe medications they may not be as familiar with. Pharmacists and nurses must dispense and administer medications they may have never used. The cost of these alternative agents is often higher. That puts a financial burden on providers and patients.And shortages have gotten progressively worse in recent years – from 60 in 2005 to 200+ critical drugs that were either unavailable or in short supply in 2011.

Massive consolidation in the manufacturing of generic drugs is the primary cause. Where there used to be five manufacturers of a particular drug, now there may be one or two. When one company

goes offline, the remaining company has 100% of the market and often times can’t meet demand.

Other causes include production delays, more stringent regulatory oversight, raw materials shortages, hoarding, pricing pressures, and discontinuation of products.

Additionally, the majority of raw materials come from outside the U.S. Geopolitical issues and natural disasters affecting other parts of the world can directly impact the availability of raw materials used in the production of these products.

Please urge your national and local elected officials to work with pharmaceutical suppliers to help us find solutions that return some sense of normalcy. It is incomprehensible that in the United States of America we do not have the medications necessary to treat our most critical patients.

Phillip C. Williams, BS Pharm, Pharm.D., MBA Administrative Director of Pharmacy Services Edward Hospital and Health Services

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You don’t know Jill Idaho just moved closer to joining a list of states requiring that women seeking abortions submit to an ultrasound and the doctor must document the image, fetal age, and fetal heart-rate, if available.

Rape and incest victims will have to pay for that ultrasound themselves (way to be classy and caring!). The woman can decline viewing any of the info and her signed declination must be filed with the state. As most abortions are performed at less than 10 weeks, external ultrasounds are unlikely to meet the requirement and in that case trans-vaginal ultrasounds would be needed.

To the people—and they are mostly privileged older men because that’s who fills the legislatures—who back these unconstitutional and misogynistic measures: If you think that American women of all ages, experiences, circumstances, and needs are going to be cowed into doing as you say just because you cook up legislation that seeks to intimidate and even clinically rape them, you have got another thing coming.

Women don’t cower that easily.

Have you paid any attention at all to what women accomplish by sheer force of will and courage in this country? But, it’s really sweet of the government to want to butt in and provide women with more “guidance” than they get from

their doctors, clergy, family, friends, and their own hearts and intellect to make their own choices in life.

Women will do what they always do, with strength: they’ll do what they see fit, regardless of someone else’s bullying. We’re just that good and tough. That’s ego talking, but it’s also the truth. All this drivel about women as either mindless breeding stock or evil tramps completely misses that truth.

In late February Illinois House Bill 4085, the “Ultrasound Opportunity Act” (similar to the bill Virginia just passed), was overwhelmingly approved by the state General Assembly’s Agriculture and Conservation Committee. Naturally a law affecting women’s healthcare in Illinois was run through a committee that debates farming, hunting and the environment!

Everybody “moo”. So, the bill will go on in debate and possibly a vote on the full Illinois house floor. An ACLU poll by Fako & Associates shows that two-thirds of Illinois citizens reject such a law.

Things will get more interesting once legislation starts spreading that requires men to submit to a full genital and rectal exam for every renewal of their Viagra or Cialis prescription. Start worrying now because that kind of legislation is being drafted somewhere.

Vicky Polito Plainfield, IL

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From Years Past Treasurer auctioning Five years ago…2007

• A month after five Oswego teens lost their lives in an alcoholrelated crash, law enforcement teamed with legislators to try to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

State Rep. Tom Cross, R-Oswego, joined Oswego Police Chief Dwight Baird and Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis to unveil a bill that would impose stiffer penalties on teen drinkers.

Cross said House Bill 3131 could deter underage drinking by taking away a teen’s most precious possession: his driver’s license.

“Life is even more precious,” Cross said.

Ten years ago… 2002 • Crews from more than 20 fire departments fought a roaring fire that destroyed the S&G Packaging plant on U.S. 30 just south of 135th Street. Flames were already soaring through the roof at about 6 p.m. when Plainfield firefighters arrived.

• The Plainfield United Methodist Church was wrapping up the first stage of its Courage at the Crossroads campaign to finance the expansion of its current structure. For nearly 150 years, the Plainfield United Methodist Church had stood on the corner of Chicago and Illinois streets in downtown Plainfield.

Plans called for twin cross-topped spires above an expanded and remodeled church.The $3 million reconstruction would add 15,000 square feet of new classrooms, offices and musical rehearsal area to the historic 1866 stone structure.

• Regrouping from its stinging defeat earlier in the year, Wal-Mart and its resident-opponents would re-enter the ring for round two.

The controversy-plagued plan was to go to the plan commission for its first public hearing since it was summarily voted down Jan. 7, 2002, by the Plainfield Village Board.

Fifteen years ago… 2002 • Kathy Kachel,Central Elementary School PTA legislative chairman, encouraged parents of school-age children to participate in the Parents March to Springfield to support changes in school funding proposed by the Education Funding Coalition. The coalition’s plan was based upon five principals: move the state toward 51 percent funding; provide property tax relief; raise the foundation level to $4,500 for every student in Illinois; reduce resource inequities; and harm no district.

Twenty years ago… 1992 • Due to the construction of District 202’s fourth elementary school and increasing development in the area, the board of education was in the process of redrawing elementary school boundaries.

A school attendance boundary committee made up of parents, teachers, board members and administrators had been meeting since December 1991 to present recommendations to the board and the public at an open forum. Parents from Williamsburg and Fonddu-lac subdivisions expressed concerns that the boundaries would not remain constant. A parent reminded board members that in a period of three years, Williamsburg students had been moved from Central to Grand Prairie Elementary School, to Crystal Lawns after the 1990 tornado and then into mobile units at Grand Prairie. The new boundaries would move their children back to Central.

off unclaimed items

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Looking for that perfect gift, some jewelry or an antique at a good price? You might just find what you are looking for at the Illinois State Treasurer’s office.

State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is hosting his Online Unclaimed Property Auction this week. The auction kicked off Monday morning, but runs through 6 p.m. on April 1.

“We are auctioning off 14,866 pieces of unclaimed property in the Illinois Treasurer’s Online Unclaimed Property Auction because the rightful owners have not come forward to claim the items in more than five years,” said Rutherford. “We have a wide variety of interesting items to sell in this auction. You’ll find anything from a diamond ring and loose jewels to coin lots -there’s something that appeals to everyone.”

All items for sale in this auction have been appraised by an outside vendor. The sale price of each lot must reach at least 75 percent of the appraised value.

According to Melissa Hahn of

the Treasurers office, auctions like this one will be held quarterly.

“Each of the items in this auction has been held by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office for at least five years,” Hahn said, adding that the items were previously transferred to the treasurer’s office by safe deposit box holders (usually banks) that held them for five years without any contact from the owner.

Buyers are responsible for purchasing their auction winnings with either Visa or MasterCard.Other arrangements will be available for purchases over $10,000. In addition, a two percent administrative fee will be assessed. Buyers also are required to pay for shipping through the preferred list of shippers.

Rutherford said he has chosen to conduct this unclaimed property auction online because it’s more cost effective than having a live, inperson auction.

“Using this process will cut auction costs significantly,” said Rutherford.

Under the previously used eBay auction system,

it cost the treasurer’s office approximately $29,000 to sell a similarly appraised amount of unclaimed property.Under Treasurer Rutherford’s online auction system, only $2,000 will be used for the new iBid program to sell approximately $125,000 worth of items.

“We expect the total savings of this auction to be around $27,000,” said Rutherford. In addition, Rutherford says using this online auction requires less time and attention from salaried employees, plus no physical space, hardware or security expenses.

The money from the auction will be put in the Unclaimed Property Fund, which is funded entirely by unclaimed property that is transferred to the treasurer’s office, and does not include any taxpayer dollars, Hahn added.

To view items or participate in the 2012 Illinois Treasurer’s Online Unclaimed Property Auction, please visit www. treasurer.il.gov and follow the link to the auction. One must register to become an active bidder. For questions, please contact the treasurer’s office at 217-785-6998.

Michael (Wendy) Calderone, her grandchildren Lauren, Philip, Christopher, Kendall, Quintin, Kelli and Michael and her sister Jacqueline (Ronald) Johnson.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Theodore Calderone, her sister Mary Magree, and her brother Jim Coffman.

A graduate of Proviso Township High School, Class of 1951, Barbara lived a fulfilling life as wife,mother,grandmother and friend. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1213 W Army Trail Road, Addison, Illinois 60101

Obituary Barbara Jean (Moore) Calderone Born: July 4, 1933 in Maywood, Illinois Died: March 1, 2012 in Reston, Virginia Survived by her children Curt (Barb) Calderone, Lori (Russell) Schellenger, and

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Community Events

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ONGOING Anything Grows Garden Club of Plainfield. 7 p.m. at Plainfield Congregational Church, 24020 W. Fraser Road. Join us for “Garden Talk.” We meet every fourth Wednesday of the month.

Guest speakers, garden projects or day trips are scheduled for every meeting. Dues are $15 for a single membership or $20 for a family membership. For more information contact Anita at awgerardy@sbcglobal.net.

Plainfield Art League. To all those interested in joining our community of local artisans and art patrons, we encourage you to come and join us at our Member Meeting & Demo, held from 7pm to 9pm, every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Board Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 9pm.

Currently, all meetings are being held at Panera Bread Restaurant on the southeast corner of Caton Farm Road and Rt. 59 (entrance off of Caton Farm). Please check our website for updates.

Our meetings and demos are always free and open to artists and the public. Bring a friend!

For more information contact P.A.L. at 815-556-9278, info@ plainfieldartleague.org or www. plainfieldartleague.org.

free play with educational toys will enhance socialization and fine motor skills.

Main Street Museum. 1-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Plainfield Historical Society, 23836 W. Main St. in Plainfield. Admission is free, and group tours are available by appointment.

Current exhibits include early local history projects created by community third grade students.

Also featured are exhibits about the Civil War, Electric Park,World War One and Two, and the school band program from the 1930s forward. Call 815-436-4073 for more information.

Birth after cesarean. 12-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. meetings the first Monday of the month in Romeoville. Come for encouragement, supports, and information on planning for your next birth. Babes-in-arms are always welcome. Call Melanie in Romeoville at 253-861-5897 for more information, or e-mail VBACesarean@aol.com.

Toddlin’ Twos. 10 a.m.

Thursdays at the Plainfield Public Library. This 20-minute drop-in story time is for two-year-old children with an adult caregiver.

Children will be treated to stories and finger plays.

Young Widows Support Group.

Meets the third Thursday of every month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome.

For more information please contact Amanda at widowswear stilettos chicagosw@yahoo. com.

Bounce & Tickle for Babies.

9:15 a.m.Tuesdays at the Plainfield Public Library. This drop-in group is for children aged 6-23 months with an adult caregiver.

Children will be introduced to stories, interactive songs, and finger plays. A short period of

Managing Multiples. A support group offered by Edward Hospital that is open to couples that are still expecting, parents of multiples or even parents who have one or more children who just need to get their life in order. The group

will meet the second Thursday of each month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their babies. The class is free. For more information call (630) 527-5369.

Breastfeeding support group. A free support group, offered by Edward Hospital and led by a certified Lactation Counselor, meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 11:30 – noon (following Cradle Talk).

Join other breastfeeding moms for support and to have any questions answered.

No registration required. For information and location, please call (630) 5273957.

Nurturing Mom. A free support group for new moms or moms-to-be who are experiencing emotional lows, depression, anxiety, fearful thoughts, difficulty sleeping, or other troubling behavior. Led by a licensed clinical psychologist and a therapist with extensive backgrounds in women’s services and postpartum depression, this support group meets weekly, on Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30.

Registration is suggested. For information and location, please call (630) 527-3957.

Silent Prayer hour. The members of the St. Mary Immaculate Military Ministry invite everyone to devote an hour together to pray for the dedicated individuals who wear the uniforms of our country.

Please join us on the 3rd Friday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Adoration Chapel for an hour of silent prayer for a soldier (or the soldier’s family). Use the North Wing entrance to the church at 15629 South Rt. 59 in Plainfield. We also invite you to

submit a name (s) to be added to our prayer intention list. Please contact Maria Prekop at 312-2596851 or Ann Eckhorn at 815-2549656.

Young Widows Support Group.

Meets once per month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome.

For more information please contact Amanda at widowswear stilettoschicagosw@yahoo.com “Going Green” Electronics Recycling Project.

In cooperation with Vintage Tech Recyclers, Wheatland Township will continue its recycling of electronic equipment for township residents. All equipment received will be fully processed and recycled with a Zero-Tolerance for landfill policy adopted by the recycling company. Equipment that can be dropped off includes:Computers, Monitors, Memory Sticks, Printer Cartridges, Laptops and accessories, Hard Drives, Power Cables, Network Equipment, Fax Machines, Photocopiers and Cell Phones. If you have any other items of question, please call us to see if they will be accepted.

All items can be dropped off at the Township office, 31 W 236 91st St. in Naperville, Monday thru Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, contact Jay Madalon at (630) 851-3952 or e-mail to: JayM@ WheatlandTownship.com.

Friday Night at Live 59. Every Friday, doors open at 10 p.m. and close at 2 a.m. FNL is an after the work week social mixer with live bands and comedy. There will be a $10 cover at the door,

and early arrival is suggested to guarantee seating.

MARCH 29 Jump and Jive family storytime. 6-6:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Fun for the whole family. Read stories, sing, dance, and make a book based on the letter of the week. Dropin.

MARCH 30 Friday Fish Fry. 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish gym. Phone order for take-out are accepted from 4-7:30 p.m. at 815-436-2651 ext. 841. Knights of Columbus host an annual Lenten tradition in Plainfield. Menu includes Icelandic cod, shrimp, and more.

Knights request attendees bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Plainfield Food Pantry. For more information visit www.smip.org.

APRIL 6 Biblical Events Easter Reenactment. 7 p.m. at Three Rivers Church. Three Rivers Church of Plainfield will present a powerful visual re-enactment of biblical events surrounding the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Come experience a dramatic portrayal of the historychanging and life-altering events following Jesus’ crucifixion.

Witness the unfolding political, social, religious and spiritual repercussions among Jewish priests and Roman soldiers, Jesus’ followers and His skeptics, angels and mere men, and answer the question for yourself: “Who moved the stone?” Three Rivers Church is located at the corner of Route 59 and Rolf Road in Plainfield. For more information about the Easter re-enactment or services at Three Rivers Church, See CALENDAR, page 11

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Election sees mix of new, previous candidates

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

New voting district boundaries throughout the area gave new opportunities to many candidates last week, as the field saw more newcomers to the race than in years past.

In the race for state representation, republican Garret Peck was a big winner in the new 49th district, with a hearty lead over a field of new candidates.

The Plainfield village trustee and small business owner will take on Will County Superintendent of School Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

in the November election.

In the 43rd district, republican Sandy Johnson, a banker from Frankfort, ran unopposed, and at the moment, unchallenged, as the democratic incumbent A.J. Wilhelmi withdrew late from the race. He stayed on the ballot in name only, as papers weren’t filed in time to remove him.

Democratic leaders must now decide on a candidate to take on Johnson in November.

In the 21st district, Michael Connelly got the Republican nod and no democrat has yet been named.

Incumbent Tom Cross held

Egg’straordinary event set for April 7 MainStreet Plainfield invites everyone to attend this year’s Egg’straordinary on Saturday, April 7th. New this year, there will be a $1 donation to MainStreet Plainfield for a passport to visit 27 participating businesses. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be at Larry’s Diner from 9 a.m.to 12 p.m., reservations are required. Call 815 436-3055 for more information.The kids special is $4.35 with drink & Lunch with the Easter Bunny at Bin 48 is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Reservations are suggested (kids special menu $4).

Pick up your Bunny Hop Passport at any participating business and Hop the Bunny Trail from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which will end up at the Plainfield Fire Station where there will be a Giant Easter Basket with candy filled eggs. You will be able to empty your candy filled eggs

to take with you into a candy bag.

There will also be two Golden Eggs Winners again this year.

While you are at the fire station, there will be a Jumpy (weather permitting), face painting, animal balloons and Easter pictures for $5 From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay and color an Easter picture to try to win a treat. Winners will be notified to pick up their treats on Tues, April 10th.

Please call Susan at MainStreet Plainfield at the new number, 815 609 6130 or visit at the new address, 24401 W Lockport St at the Village Hall if you have any questions.There are still sponsorships available.The new Egg’citing Sponsor Level this year is, sponsor an Easter decorated flowerpot in the downtown for $50. Your name and logo will be put on the sign all day to help guide kids on the Bunny Trail.

onto the 97th State House district, running unopposed, as did Christine Radogno in the 41st, and Ryan Martin Alm in the 86th, who will run against Democratic incumbent Jack McGuire come November.

In the 98th,however,republican Robert “Bob” Kalnicky came out on top, edging out Janet Silosky to run in the northern Will County district against newcomer democrat Natalie Manley.

Following a back and forth dispute over the ballot placement of John A. “Jack” Cunningham in the newly defined 11th U. S. Congressional District, longtime

representative Judy Biggert took the Republican primary, and she’ll face democrat Bill Foster in the fall.

In the 3rd Congressional District, Richard Grabowski will pair off against incumbent Dan Lipinski. Incumbent Randy Hultgren will battle newcomer democrat Dennis Anderson for the 14th.

In the local races for County Board, district winners included: • District 3-Victor Zack/ Stephen Engel • District 5-LeAnn Goodsen/ John Argoudelis • District 6-Don Gould/Ragan

Frietag • District 9-Catherine Perretta • District 10-Sharon Hicks/ Christine Merriman • District 13-Tim Kraulidis/Liz Collins More than 76,000 voters in Will County turned out to the polls, just over 20 percent of those registered to do so. Elections results will not be official until April 10, when canvassing is completed.

For complete Will County elections results, visit the Will County Clerk’s office webpage at http://www.thewillcountyclerk. com

17 out of 23 Will County communities pursue aggregation

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Will County voters chose to band together in what is the largest aggregate group to come together in Illinois to purchase electricity at a cheaper rate, though its neighbors in unincorporated Will County and a few select towns will not have that luxury.

A referendum was required to allow communities to pursue such an option and was placed on the March 20 ballot. In Will County, 17 out of 23 communities voted in

favor of the move. However, unincorporated Will County, Joliet, Lockport, Minooka, Monee, and Wilimington voted the initiative down, Votes are currently tied in Diamond.

“We are glad to see that the majority of the communities have passed the referendum,” said Hugh O’Hara,transportation director for the Will County Governmental League, who

was spearheading the coalition.

“For those that did not pass the referendum there are still options. I know Joliet has already publicly spoken about possible alternatives and we are currently looking into “opt-in” programs for residents in those towns.”

Nearly 135,000 households See ELECTRIC, page 11

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

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Michael Lanigan, 48, 24822 W. Newberry Way, Plainfield, was arrested on Feb. 15 at 11:15 a.m. in the 24000 block of W. Newberry Way for reckless discharge of a firearm.

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Dana Fortman, 21, 24319 W. Apple Tree Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on March 9 at 8:16 p.m. on W. 135th and S. Route 59 for driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Crystal Turucz, 30, 26414 Rustling Birch Way, Plainfield, was arrested on March 13 at 10:12 a.m. on W. 143rd and S. Route 59 for driving without a driver’s license.

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Angelica Ferrer, 26, 24156 W. Main, Plainfield, was arrested on March 14 at 8:53 a.m. on S. Eastern Avenue and W. Lockport for driving without a driver’s license.

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Anthony Falcone, 42, 13927 S. Meadow Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on March 14 at 10:06 a.m. on S. Eastern Avenue and W. Lockport for driving without a driver’s license.

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Jesus Miranda, 21, 65 Pueblo Road,Montgomery, was arrested on March 16 at 8:15 a.m. on S. Route 30 and S. Wallin Drive for driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Thomas Kelly, 59, 12150 S. Sinclair Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on March 16 at 5:54 p.m. on W. Andrew Road and S. Route 59 on an in-state warrant.

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Andrew Chuprevich, 33, 525 Scribner, Joliet, was arrested on March 16 at 8:03 p.m. on W. Renwick Road and S. Route 59 on an in-state warrant.

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Alejandro Hernandez, 22, 550 North Ave., Aurora, was arrested on March 16 at 9:14 p.m. on S. Fox River and W. Lockport for an in-state warrant.

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Hernandez, 48, 10 Gustavo 2111 Ashbrook Court, Plainfield, was arrested on March 16 at 9:36 p.m. on S. Drauden Road and W. Lockport for driving under the influence of alcohol and with a blood alcohol content over .08.

Andrew Kinsella, 26, 1502 W. Acres Road, Joliet, was arrested on March 16 at 11:50 p.m. on W. 135th and Route 59 for driving under the influence of alcohol and with a blood alcohol content over .08.

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Santos Salinas, 38, 1422 Andover, Aurora, was arrested on March 17 at 8:32 a.m. on W. Newkirk Drive and S. Route 59 for driving without a driver’s license.

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Jacquesha Files, 20, 624 Wisconsin Ave., Joliet, was arrested on March 18 at 2:47 p.m. in the 12000 block of S. Route 59 for retail theft.

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Alvarez, 23, 5 13 Aaron Beacon Ave., Romeoville, was arrested on March 17 at 12:37 p.m. on S. Eastern Ave. and W. Lockport for driving on a suspended

Brianna Gaines, 19, 1217 Buffalo, Joliet, was arrested on March 18 at 2:47 p.m. in the 12000 block of S. Route 59 for retail theft.

Evans, 50, 24850 W. 14 Vicki Franklin Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on March 17 at 1:54 p.m. on S. Eastern Avenue and W. Lockport for driving without a driver’s license.

Kovacevich, 47, 19 Robert 23732 W. Overman Court, Plainfield, was arrested on March 18 at 8:40 p.m. in the 15000 block of S. Des Plaines for disorderly conduct.

Suzanne Timpton, 60, 509 E. Bellarmine Drive, Joliet, was arrested on March 18 at 1:35 a.m. on W. 143rd and S. Route 59 for driving without a driver’s license.

Roger Finley, 43, 122 Elm, North Aurora, was arrested on March 18 at 8:42 p.m. on W. Fieldbrook Drive and S. Route 30 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Rutilio Tadeo-Ojeda, 22, 311 Woodcreek Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested on March 18 at 10:06 a.m. on W. Newkirk Drive and S. Route 59 for driving without a driver’s

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Nicholas Stofko, 25, 15637 S. Benson Ave., Plainfield, was arrested on March 18 at 11:41 p.m. in the 15000 S. Benson Ave. for obstructing justice.

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Dustin Sheridan, 28, 408 Pheasant Chase Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested on March 19 at 5:46 p.m. on S. Dillman and S. Joliet Road for reckless driving.

David Guzzo, 23, 23513 W. Gagne Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on March 20 at 7:33 p.m. in the 25000 block of W. Rock Drive for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and battery.

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Nora Graham, 34, 13416 S. Naperville Road, Plainfield, was arrested on March 21 at 12:55 p.m. in the 13000 block of S. Route 59 for retail theft and driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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Lucio Lara-Gomez, 42, 410 Westshore Drive, Shorewood, was arrested on March 21 at 6:50 p.m. on S. Center and W. Main for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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Christopher Malcik, 21, 25341 W. Willow Drive,

Plainfield, was arrested on March 21 at 9:21 p.m. in the 13000 block of S. Route 59 for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

Seatrice Foster, 36, 25932 W. Pastoral Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on March 22 at 6:48 p.m. on the 25000 block of W. Pastoral Drive for theft of labor or services.

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Beth Casas, 38, 23123 W. Colerain, Plainfield, was arrested on March 22 at 9:48 p.m. in the 24000 block of W. Lockport for domestic battery and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

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Kevin Leroy, 41, 3804 Landings Road, Joliet, was arrested on March 22 at 9:48 p.m. in the 24000 block of W. Lockport for domestic battery and resisting/ obstructing a peace officer.

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Primitivo Mendiola, 35, 1211 Union St., Aurora, was arrested on March 24 at 1:51 p.m. on W 135th and S Route 59 for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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CALENDAR Continued from page 8 please call (815) 439-8787.

APRIL 7 Free Lacrosse Clinic. 1-3 p.m. at Northwest Community Park, located on 127th St. west of Route 30. This clinic is designed to introduce the sport to new players and parents. All equipment will be provided by New Wave Lacrosse. Participants must be pre-registered using program #33214A1 by calling 815-436-8812 or on www. plainfieldparkdistrict.com.

Biblical Events Easter Reenactment. 6 p.m. at Three Rivers Church. Three Rivers Church of Plainfield will present a powerful visual re-enactment of biblical events surrounding the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Come experience a dramatic portrayal of the history-changing and lifealtering events following Jesus’ crucifixion. Witness the unfolding political, social, religious and spiritual repercussions among Jewish priests and Roman soldiers, Jesus’ followers and His skeptics, angels and mere men, and answer the question for yourself: “Who moved the stone?” Three Rivers Church is located at the corner of Route 59 and Rolf Road in Plainfield.

For more information about the Easter re-enactment or services at Three Rivers Church, please call (815) 439-8787.

APRIL 8 Biblical Events Easter Reenactment. 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. at Three Rivers Church. Three Rivers Church of Plainfield will present a powerful visual re-enactment of biblical events surrounding the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Come experience a dramatic portrayal of the history-changing and lifealtering events following Jesus’ crucifixion. Witness the unfolding political, social, religious and spiritual repercussions among Jewish priests and Roman soldiers, Jesus’ followers and His skeptics, angels and mere men, and answer the question for yourself: “Who moved the stone?”Three Rivers Church is located at the corner of Route 59 and Rolf Road in Plainfield.

For more information about the Easter re-enactment or services at Three Rivers Church, please call (815) 4398787.

APRIL 13 Art, Wine, And Jazz Festival. Doors will open at 6:30 at Limestone Brewery on Rt. 59 in Plainfield. The Rotary Club of Plainfield is hosting its second annual Art, Wine, and Jazz Festival.

The event will feature an art auction, wine and appetizers, and live jazz. Tickets for the event are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. Tickets can be purchased online at http:// www.rotaryplainfieldil.org.

ELECTRIC Continued from page 9 will benefit from the passed referendum and there still remains the potential for others to come on board. O’Hara said the details will still need to be worked out on how to offer the program to individual households but information will be forthcoming.

Currently the Illinois Power Agency purchases power on behalf of residents in CommonWealth Edison’s service areas and does so in phases.

By passing the referendum, municipalities now have the opportunity to choose their own energy supplier from any of the 23 licensed suppliers in the state of Illinois on behalf of its residents.

ComEd will remain as the delivery service provider.

Residents will still receive ComEd bills and need to call ComEd for emergency situations.

In a prepared statement from ComEd, officials say that the company supports municipal aggregation and that ComEd will work cooperatively with municipalities who elect to aggregate by providing load data and other necessary information.

“ComEd is a distribution company only. We are in the business of getting power to our customers’ homes and businesses. We restore power after a storm and maintain the enormous network of substations and overhead and underground wires. ComEd does

not generate the electricity itself.

We have no power plants… Even if every single customer bought electricity supply from an alternative supplier, our essential mission and responsibility—to deliver that power—would remain unchanged,” read a position statement by ComEd. According to the Will County Government League, electric aggregation allows local governments to bundle residential and small commercial retail electric accounts and seek bids for a cheaper supply of power. Currently, ComEd customers receive electricity at a price set each year by the Illinois Power Agency, a governmental body that secures electricity on the wholesale market on behalf of ComEd. By bundling residential and small commercial accounts, municipalities can go

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out into the open market to seek a lower rate for electrical supply.

The sole purpose of electric aggregation is to save residents money on the supply side of their electric bill. O’Hara confirmed those savings can start to be seen as early as August.

However, there are still steps each municipality must go through before that savings will be realized, including adopting a plan of operation and governance and then essentially going out for bid to solicit electrical supply.

Residents have the opportunity to opt out of the program and will be notified in writing of their options. For those municipalities that passed the referendum, residents who do not opt out of the program will be automatically enrolled. If a resident wants to participate, he or she does not have to do anything to join.

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Presniakovas named Player of the Year

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

While Plainfield South’s Edvinas Presniakovas was busy setting the District 202 scoring record, he was also being a leader on and off the court.

Nothing was more telling than an early January game at Romeoville.

ALL-AREA Trailing by 20 points in the fourth quarter, Presniakovas dove into the scorers table trying to save a loose ball.

“It’s nice to be able to score the ball, but what people overlook about me is I do the dirty work too,” Presniakovas said. “I take charges and I had to step up in rebounding. I do whatever it takes for my team to win.”

That seemed to spark the Cougars as they rallied and only lost by four.

Even though he is known as a scorer, it was the plays like that that made Presniakovas an allaround player and in turn he was awarded the Voyager Media Boys Basketball Player of the Year for 2011-2012.

“It means a lot,” Presniakovas said of winning the award. “I’m blessed that I have the ability to win it. I had a great year and it means a lot to me. There are a lot of great players who will be playing a high level of basketball.”

Presniakovas finished with 21.8 points per game and 7.8 rebounds, despite being a guard.

He led the team with 65 assists, 31 steals and 66 three-pointers.

“I wasn’t averaging as many (rebounds) early in the year,” said Presniakovas, who played point guard for much of the season.

“When Kevin (Coker) went down, the coaches said I needed to step up rebounding because I was the second tallest player on the court and Will (Nixon) needed help. I had to battle bigger post players.”

He finished with a District 202 record 1,801 points for his career.

“Here’s a guy who has done nothing but commit himself to the basketball team and the basketball program,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “It’s a great award for him, but he will probably agree that it is as much a team goal as it is an individual award. That’s the type of kid he is. He has always played that way and practiced that way. I can’t say enough about him. He’s a cornerstone of our program. He’s

a fantastic kid and a great, great ambassador for our program. It’s nice he was able to get it here at home.”

While early in his career he was known as a shooter, Presniakovas turned into a complete offensive player his final two years.

“I just hit the weights harder,” Presniakovas stated.“My first two years I kind of took the weights for granted. Coming into junior year I hit the weights harder and that made me stronger. I was able to drive and increase the range on my shots. I was able to become a complete player.”

First Team: BRIAN BENNETT A senior from Plainfield East, Bennett lost more than 50 pounds from last year and it paid off.

He averaged 15.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, while shooting 59 percent from the floor and 72 percent from the foul line.

“Brian made a huge a transition from his junior to senior year,” Plainfield East coach Branden Adkins said. “He not only become physically better but he also matured a lot as a young man.

The adversities and situations that use to hinder him were a non-factor. He is a true example that basketball players are made in the off-season. He is deserving all that he has achieved this season.”

MARLON JOHNSON Joliet West senior center came on big this season, averaging 14.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game for the Tigers. He was also named MVP of the Voyager Media All-Star Shootout.

“Marlon was an integral part of our improvement from last year,” said West coach Luke Yaklich.“He brings a great attitude to the floor and was fun to coach and watch develop. He improved more over the course of four years than any other player I have coached. He is a terrific young man and has a bright future ahead of him. He is selecting to play junior college next year and will begin taking visits in the spring.”

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Plainfield South’s Ed Presniakovas averaged an area-best 21.8 points per game to go along with 7.8 rebounds.

BEN MOORE One of the top juniors in the state, M o o r e averaged 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for B o l i n g b ro o k this season.

“He is being recruited by about 20 Division I schools already and has four scholarship offers on the table,” said Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost.

SEAN O’MARA The sophomore center led Benet with 15.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, to go along with 1.9 blocks per game.

“Sean was All-tournament at the Hinsdale South Thanksgiving

Tour nament, and second team at Proviso West,” Benet coach Gene Geidkamp said. “He was MVP at the Plainfield North Holiday Tournament. He was named All-Conference in the ESCC. Sean was a force for us on both ends of the floor. He was not only an excellent low post scorer but a tremendous passer as well. He was also a presence defensively, changing shots and rebounding.”

beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. He also had 72 assists and 58 steals.

“Dee has been the most consistent player throughout his career,” Adkins said. “He thrives on stepping up in game situations. He leaves Plainfield East being the all-time leading scorer and the only player to eclipse 1,000 points in his career. He will have great success at the next level.”

Second Team:

JAMALL MILLISON

DEE BROWN The senior from Plainfield East tallied 14.1 points per game while shooting 36 percent from

Downers Grove South senior tallied 12.66 points per game and grabbed 110 boards for the See ALL-AREA, page 15

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Wildcats looking for SPC crown

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Plainfield Central had only three hits, but made the most of them, as they grabbed a 3-2 win over Bolingbrook to open the season 4-0.

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Kaleigh Nagle picked up the win against Bolingbrook.

The Wildcats got down 2-0 in the second inning, but rallied for three runs in the bottom of the fourth, two of those scoring off the bat of Dominique Roa. Kaleigh Nagle drove in the other Central run.

“I didn’t think we executed well (against Bolingbrook),” said Central coach Anne Campbell.

“That wasn’t the way we executed over the weekend and we need to clean things up. It is early in the season, but we didn’t hit the ball the way we can today. They had a nice pitcher, but we can hit the ball better than that. They did enough to get the W, but we didn’t take any steps to reach our goals today.”

The first goal for the Wildcats is to try and come out on top of the Southwest Prairie Conference.

“Our first goal is to win the conference,” Campbell said.

“So, we use all these games to get as sharp as we can. We look at all the games up until conference as practice games, and in reality, all the games all year are practice until you get to the post season. That is the mentality I try and give them.

Of course, we are trying to win these games because they are against sectional opponents and it will help us later (with seeding). But, we just want to take care of the mistakes here so when we get to conference we can be as good as we can be.”

Campbell said in order to

reach the goal of being the top team in the SPC, they have to get past Minooka.

“Of course Minooka is the front runner in the conference because they return the top pitcher in the conference,” Campbell said. “And they have a good hitting team, so they are the top team in my book. After that, who knows. Plainfield East will be a team to contend with because they return pretty much their whole team from last year and Plainfield South, they had some good hitters last year that are coming back.

Everyone is going to be good.”

Campbell likes the way the SPC has improved the level of play over the years.

“Our conference is getting there,” she said. “The parity is starting to show and the parity is getting at a higher level, which is what the goal is.”

The Wildcats opened the season with three games in Jacksonville, Illinois.

The defeated Seneca 3-0 to open the season behind three hits and two RBI from Cailey Baker.

Nagle struck out four in the shutout.

Their offense then took over, as they beat Illini-West 14-2 and Immaculate Conception 18-4.

Against Illini-West, Baker again paced the way with three hits and three RBI, as Timi Tooley and Morgan Vogt each had a pair of hits and drove in two.

In the win over Immaculate Conception, Nagle drove in four runs, while Tooley and Vogt each drove in a pair.

Rachel Egly posted four hits for Plainfield Central, with Tooley and Vogt picking up three hits each. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 13

FIRST TEAM Brian Bennett, Sr. Plainfield E. 15.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 59% FG Marlon Johnson, Sr. Joliet West 14.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.3 steals Ben Moore, Jr. Bolingbrook 16 points, eight rebs, four blocks Sean O’Mara, So. Benet 15.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals Ed Presniakovas, Sr. Plainfield S. 21.8 points, 7.8 rebs, 68 assists

SECOND TEAM Dee Brown, Sr. Plainfield East 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds , 73 steals Jamall Millison, Sr. Downers S. 12.6 points, 110 rebounds Andre Norris, Sr. Plainfield C. 13.2 points, 9 rebounds. 56 blocks John Solari, Jr. Maine South 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 62% FG Jerron Wilbut, Sr. Downers S. 18.4 points, 100 rebounds

THIRD TEAM Joe Ferrici, Sr. Notre Dame 10 points, 10 rebounds Kevin Honn, Sr. Downers South 11.5 points, 183 rebounds Will Nixon, Sr. Plainfield S. 11 points, 9 rebounds, 61% FG Jean Pietrzak, Jr. Westmont 14 points, 7.3 rebounds, 53% FG Kyle Ward, Sr. Lockport 10.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3 assists

FOURTH TEAM Uchenna Akuba, Sr. Romeoville 11.5 points, 7.2 rebounds Jeremy Burt, Sr. Plainfield North 12.4 points, 84% Free Throws Adam Reynolds, Sr. Minooka 10.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 53% FG Jawan Straughter, Sr. Plainfield E. 7.4 points, 94 assists, 39 steals Zach Warner, Sr. Plainfield C. 11.5 points, 61 three-pointers

Mustangs and was named team MVP. He totaled 367 points on the season, second on the team.

“He was chosen by his teammates as the MVP,” said DGS coach Jay Baum. “He is a three-year starter, three year allconference and two year captain.

He is a scorer, a ball handler and a lock-down defender. I was privileged to coach him in every game for the four years of his high school career.”

ANDRE NORRIS A senior from Plainfield Central, Norris averaged 13.2 points and nine rebounds per game. He also was strong d e f e n s i v e l y, leading the team with 56 blocks and 37 steals. Finished with a program record 58.6 percent field goal percentage.

“As a two year varsity starter, Andre had tremendous numbers and affected games on both ends of the floor like very few players could,” Central coach Steve Lamberti said. “He worked very hard to help us be as successful as possible, many times sacrificing his own statistics. Andre was one of the most talented and uniquely skilled players ever to wear a Central jersey.”

JOHN SOLARI The thirdyear varsity player came into his own during his junior season, leading the Hawks in scoring (14.8 points per game) and rebounding (5.7 per game). He also shot 62 percent from the field and 83 percent from the line. Solari was instrumental in Maine South’s turnaround during the second half of the season in which the Hawks won 12 of their last 16 contests and advanced to the sectional semifinals. “He was the anchor inside that we needed,” said Maine South coach Tony Lavorato.“He evolved into our goto guy. He led us on floor, but also led us through communication.

He didn’t fear anyone and gave us sense of confidence anytime we went to the post.”

JERRON WILBUT S e n i o r averaged 18.36 points, leading Downer s Grove South with 404 points on the season.

He

added 100 rebounds on the year.

“Jerron is an extremely talented basketball player,” Baum said.“He can score with ease getting to the rim as well as from behind the arc. He also is an outstanding defensive player. His potential appears limitless as a basketball player.”

Third Team: JOE FERRICI F e r r i c i stepped up and provided senior leadership, as well as steady production, for a team that had lost its entire starting lineup from the previous season to graduation. The 6-4 forward averaged a double-double during 2011-12—10 points, 10 rebounds per game—and was a unanimous all-ESCC selection. “Joe worked extremely hard in weight room, and I could count on him every game for those kind of numbers,” said Notre Dame coach Tom Les. “Obviously he had a very strong year.” Ferrici wants to continue playing in college; Concordia has been showing interest in him, along with other Division III and Division II schools.

KEVIN HONN A do-it-all senior for DGS, he averaged 11.5 points per game and led the team with 183 rebounds.

“Kevin can do it all on the basketball court,” Baum said. “He can score from the perimeter,

score with either hand inside and guard both guards and big guys. He was a captain and did whatever the team needed to win the game. I was privileged to coach him in every game for the past four years.”

WILL NIXON The senior center from Plainfield South averaged 11 points and nine rebounds, while shooting 61 percent from the

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floor.

“He’s been a phenomenal player for us,” Bublitz said.

“He comes with his lunch pail every single day. He has been nothing but a fantastic attribute to this program. He has done a great job from the time he walked into the program.”

JEAN PIETRZAK Pietrzak, an all-Interstate Eight See ALL-AREA, page 17

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Tough schedule for Bengals

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

While Plainfield East has opened the season 1-2, it is doing it against a strong schedule.

The Bengals have challenged themselves with Providence, one of the top teams in the state, along with solid Downers North and Joliet West teams. They also play Joliet Catholic and Lockport in nonconference play.

BASEBALL “There was a reason for that,” East coach Adam O’Reel said.“We wanted to get these guys tested.

We want to get them prepared for regionals and conference games. We don’t want to play mediocre teams and then get beat up in conference by Plainfield North and Minooka. We want to be prepped and ready to go.

Then we won’t be surprised by what we see in the pitching in regionals.”

East fell to Providence 11-0 and Downers North 8-5 before beating Joliet West 9-3. In the loss to the Trojans, a couple of errors were costly to the Bengals.

“I thought that the pitchers haven’t been that bad as far as they have been throwing strikes for the most part,” O’Reel said.

“We’ve been attacking the zone pretty well. Our defense is what has been surprising me. We were very good defensively last year and it almost feels like we

are falling behind and it cost us today.We had two plays that cost us three runs and we would be in a tie game. There is no excuse for it, we just aren’t getting it done. It’s only a few games, but the defense shouldn’t let up.

Hitting comes and goes, that’s part of baseball.”

Matt Kramer, the expected No. 1 pitcher for the Bengals, took the loss against Downers North.

Tommy Vachon and Mike Rogala are expected to join Kramer in the starting rotation.

“We had a scare with Matt in the offseason,” O’Reel said.“They thought he might need some kind of Tommy John surgery. We put him on the shelf for a much and found out there wasn’t anything wrong, so we took it slow with him. I think today he went up to 63 pitches. We’re building him back up. We know who is our one, two and maybe three. We’re trying to figure out our Saturday guy and who is coming out of the pen first.”

Kramer hit a homer against Downers North and with a lot of seniors, the potential for a potent offense is there.

“I think we’re going to swing it well,” O’Reel said. “One day you hit, one day you don’t. I think we’re going to start swinging the bats and that will come around.

We’re not playing spring training games here.”

With the veteran team the See BENGALS, page 19

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Jovany Urbieta slides back to first in Plainfield East’s 8-5 loss to Downers North.

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of player.”

Fourth Team: UCHENNA AKUBA

Conference pick from We s t m o n t , is equally effective e i t h e r spotting up for a jumper or taking the ball to the hole. He also handles the ball well for someone his size. The 6-5 junior guard/ forward averaged 14 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 53 percent from the field.

“Jean had a really good year for us,” said Westmont coach Craig Etheridge. “He had some games where he put up 20, 24, 26 points and looked really good doing it. He’s a real smooth, finesse player, and at 6-5, for a guy to handle the ball and shoot as well as he does, he’s got a lot of potential.”

KYLE WARD Lockport s e n i o r averaged 10.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the Porters and was the heart of the Lockport team.

“Kyle was an important part of this year’s success,” said Lockport coach Lawrence Thompson Jr. “He was a dowhatever-the-team-needed type

A senior transfer to Romeoville, A k u b a averaged 11.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game with 25 steals and 25 blocks.

“Uchenna was definitely a pleasant surprise when he came to us this November,” Romeoville coach Jeff Bambule said. “His athleticism created mismatch problems for opponents and he gave us a presence inside. As the year went on and he became more comfortable with his teammates, I think that he started to assert himself more. The best thing about Uchenna was that he was a quality kid, humble, and he represented the program with class. Someone is going to get a good college player.”

JEREMY BURT Burt was the senior leader for a young Plainfield North squad, finishing with 12.4 points per game and an 84 percent mark from the line.

“Jeremy was our leader this year,” North coach Nick DiForti said. “As a Junior, he saw much

playing time and was able to communicate to our younger players often, what to expect throughout the year. Jeremy developed into a very solid basketball player in four years. His commitment to the game of basketball is why he will be successful as a college athlete. Jeremy had some huge games for us this season.”

ADAM REYNOLDS Reynolds, a senior forward from Minooka, averaged 10.6 points and 6.4 boards per game, shooting 53 percent from the floor.

“Adam Reynolds was the senior captain of our basketball team,” Minooka coach Scott Tanaka said. “Adam was a leader for our basketball team on and off the court. His work ethic and determination led us to a 20 win season and a second place finish in our tough SPC conference.”

JAWAN STRAUGHTER T h e Plainfield East senior averaged 7.4 points from the point guard position.

He also had 94 assists and 39 steals, while guarding the

best player on the other team nightly.

“Jawan is just starting to reach the base of his potential,”Adkins stated. “He really grew into the point guard role as not only a great first line defender but also

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www.buglenewspapers.com/madness

Final four offers little surprise STANDINGS Gary Taylor 79 Joe Sparaciao 78 Marge Taylor 77 Tom Harper 77 Edward Gladstone 77 Dan Leach 76 Brian Dudczyk 76 Brian Dunn 73 Scott Taylor 73 Mandie Copley 72 Katie Hartanovich 70 Chris Askew 70 Briana Wilder 70 Note: Bold not eligible for top prizes

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

There may have been a few surprises along the way, but at the end of the day there is a lot of chalk in the Final Four.

Sure, Louisville might be a surprise to some, but in the balanced West, anything could and did happen, especially when Missouri was bounced early.

Other than that, I predicted Kentucky and Ohio State to go to the Final Four and Kansas is no real surprise playing close to home and especially after North Carolina point guard Kendall

Ohio State (2)

(1) Kentucky

Champion

(4) Louisville Marshall was injured.

To me, this has been the worst year of March Madness in a long time. The four teams left standing are among the richest in tradition, so there are no good stories (it doesn’t help that I can’t stand three of those teams).

There have been no buzzer beaters, the thing that makes this time of year most special, and there have only been a handful of games go down to the last shot.

The only Elite Eight game that was good was Louisville/Florida and the Sweet 16 wasn’t all that great, either. The Wisconsin/ Syracuse game was great, as was

Kansas (2) UNC/Ohio, but the ending was something that everyone expected with the chalk winning.

Also ruining the month has been the sub-par refs.

There were 48 fouls in the Ohio State/Syracuse game, so who knows who the better team was with all the free throws and foul trouble.

There have been multiple games where the refs appeared to favor a team (look at Kentucky’s free throw advantages) and who can forget the UNC-Ashville/Syracuse game?

With that said, there are plenty of scenarios left for Voyager Media

Madness to see who takes the top crown and the $100 prize.

If Kentucky beats Ohio State in the final, Brianna Widler of Plainfield would take home the top prize, with Edward Gladstone of Romeoville finishing second and myself in third. Chris Askew of Westmont in fifth would get the $25 for third as third and fourth aren’t eligible.

If Ohio State beats Kentucky in the final, the top two finishers (Dan Leach and Gary Taylor) are ineligible for cash prizes as well.

That would leave Widler to finish first, Gladstone second and Tom Harper of Plainfield third.

If Ohio State faces Louisville, the top two again are ineligible, leaving Harper to finish first, Brian Dunn from Plainfield second and Mandie Copley of Morris third.

If Louisville and Kansas meet in the finals, no matter who wins the money winners would be Joe Sparacio of Plainfield, Gladstone and Harper.

If Kansas beats Kentucky, Sparacio is first, Gladstone second and Widler third.

Kentucky over Kansas would give Gladstone first, while Widler, Askew and Katie Hartanovich of Plainfield would tie for second. staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 17 get the accolades that he is deserved but it does not matter to him. He is about the team winning. Whatever school he ends up playing at after high

BENGALS Continued from page 16 Bengals hope to compete with the top teams in the Southwest Prairie Conference. They will get a good measuring stick right away as their first series is against Minooka.

“I don’t see why we can’t compete with the North’s and Minooka’s,” O’Reel stated. “The pitching and defense need to come around, but I think we’re going to start hitting. North is still the team to beat until someone beats them. I’ll take Kramer against anybody, he was 6-1 in the conference last year. Once we get on a roll, things will get going.

We’re hoping all these games will get us ready for Minooka.”

In the win against West, Mike Rogala picked up the win, with Mario Guzman making the save.

Tom Vachon went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI, while Dustin Demumbrum was 2-for4 and Steve Dunlap added two RBI. •Plainfield Central picked up a 7-6 win over Lincoln-Way North on a walk-off homer from Eric

school will be very fortunate.”

The Plainfield Central senior scored 11.5 points per game and drained 61 three-pointers on the year at a 37 percent clip. Made a District 202 record eight threes in a game.

“Zach truly represents what Central basketball is all about,”Lamberti stated. “He was committed to the school, the team, and to what is really important as a high

Deloach.

Mike Bentson as 2-for-4 with an RBI, while Matt Ryan and Joe Sparacio each had a pair of RBI. Tyler Finday picked up the win, going 4.3 innings in relief, allowing one earned run on three hits.

8-1 win over Joliet Central.

Fuller and Lenza scored two goals each, while Hanley, Sammy Jenson, Anna Tan and Esperza also scored.

Assists went to Hanley (2), Fuller (2), DelSarto, Lisa Schroeder and DiCristina.

SOFTBALL

GIRLS TRACK

Jusse Bunn was 4-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in East's 12-1 win over Joliet Central.

Nina Maggio was 2-for-4, Ashlyn Lee was 2-for-3 and Annie Molek allowed one hit and no earned runs in five innings, while striking out six.

Plainfield North took first at the North Girls Indoor Invite with 103 points.

Plainfield Central was fifth with 54, East had 25 and South had three.

Winners for the Tigers were Cessily Jones in the 55 (7.18) and 200 (25.41), Khristian Jones in the 400 (1:01.9), Catherine Crosson in the 800 (2:28.01), the 800 relay (1:47.46), the 1,600 relay (4:13.8) and Jaclyn Aremka in the high jump (5-3).

The Wildcats were led by second place finshes from Grace Lawrence in the 800 (2:31.01), Alexxe Richer in the pole vault (9-6) and Jenna Moody in the 400 (1:02.1).

The Bengals had a secondplace finish from Gabby Williams in the shot put (35-11).

ZACH WARNER

GIRLS SOCCER Central defeated Whitney Young 1-0 on a penalty kick from Brigid Hanley.

The Wildcats then defeated Romeoville 8-0. Goals were scored by Britney Lenza (3), Hanley, Lauren Kulaga, Meilissa DelSarto, Carly Esperza and Alexis Vasnos.

Assists went to Paige Fuller, Shawna Watson, Deanna DiCristina and Julie Tamayo.

Central moved to 3-0 with an

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school athlete. He leaves as one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in school history but also as a

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terrific person.”

Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini also contributed

Take 5

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across

You might not be able to do a handstand, but you can shake a hand. Ambitions could get in the way of friendliness in the week ahead, but by being personable and friendly you can use your energies in the best way.

Never undervalue your expertise. You might not be aware that others look up at you as someone capable and reliable. In the week to come, you might defer to a partner when you should take charge.

Open up. Instead of thinking outside the box, open it up and share ideas both old and new. In the week ahead, you can think around a problem as well as get inside it to understand it better.

Curtsy and bow to social pressures. Your special someone could be intent on having his or her way in the week to come. You might need all of your social graces in hand to avoid contention.

People enter your life for many reasons. Some people might be there to inspire you in the week ahead, while others are there to shock you out of a rut. You might be there for them as well, acting as a catalyst.

Money can be the root of all evil, if you let the lure of it dictate what you do and allow others manipulate you. In the upcoming week, think logically and don’t become obsessed by the lure of a quick buck.

Only time will tell. You can cross a small stream with one or two steps, but crossing a river takes forethought and preparation. Your financial ambitions may be thwarted this week, if you are not prepared.

When you set unachievable goals, you might set yourself up for disappointment. Avoid frustration in the week ahead by being realistic. As a member of a team, you share the glory as well as the work.

Don’t stop believing.

You dream of having someone by your side who will never stop believing in you. In the week to come, no matter how hard the situation is, keep on looking for your soul mate.

You can be pithy about perfection. You don’t live in a perfect world, so don’t be disappointed when people or things don’t live up to expectations this week. Not everyone is able to focus as well as you do.

Youth, innocence and inexperience do not necessarily equal ignorance. You could meet people older than their years or wiser than they look in the week ahead.

Remain open-minded.

Honesty is valuable; never expect it from those with inferior values. In your fervent quest for love and admiration, you might be less than discriminating in your choice of companions in the week ahead.

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44 Bridge units 45 Unalaska denizen 48 See 49 Govt.’s Laboratory of Hygiene, now 50 Ancient rock engraving 53 Gershon of film 54 City near Randolph Air Force Base 55 Sea of __, shallowest in the world 56 Colorful 57 Pool member

1 __ Cup: Canadian football trophy 5 They’re waved 15 Sound detected with a stethoscope 16 Much of it is shipped via the Strait of Hormuz 17 What injured parties may try to get 18 Critical period 19 Gumshoe 20 Walked 21 “It will be fair weather: for the sky __”: Matthew 22 Gallery event 24 Like some candle scents 26 Bach, e.g.

27 Reasonable 28 Dave Matthews Band label 31 Lander at Orly 32 Library supporter?

34 “Little Caesar” gangster 35 They extract oxygen from

1 “Ninotchka” star 2 Pan’s opposite 3 Outlet type 4 Itch 5 .000001 meters 6 Mall map symbol 7 Showy trinket 8 Place to retire 9 Title spelled out in Art. 2 of the U.S. Constitution 10 Surfer girls 11 Restless 12 Film __ 13 Olive branch site 14 Winter scene staple 20 Comparison word 23 1930 tariff act co-sponsor 24 Philadelphia suburb 25 Pens’ contents 27 Unravel 28 Overhaul 29 Got ready to trap 30 Occasional

stinger 32 Nomadic grazers 33 Time to attack 35 Stylist’s stock 38 Warning to an overindulgent bar customer 39 Bank robber’s aid 42 Break 90, say 43 Acoustic 44 Green stroke 45 Lhasa __ 46 Spring 47 1928 destroyer of the village of Mascali 48 Physics unit 51 Sporty cars 52 __ cit.

53 __ order

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SUDOKU

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Jumbles: • SANDY • WRATH • BLITHE • WATERY

Answer:

What Dad had to know when he changed the light bulb -- WHAT’S WATT

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Travel

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What’s new in France and Spain While their economies may be undergoing turbulence in 2012, positive changes in France and Spain are also in the air making this year a good time to touch down in these essential European destinations.

In France, Paris’ progressive mayor, Bertrand Delanoe, is launching an electric-car-share program called Autolib’ (www. autolib.eu), which is designed to function much like the city’s successful Velib’ bike-share program.

Eventually 3,000 electric cars will plug in at 1,000 (mostly underground) stations - and yes, Americans and Canadians can rent one as long as they have an International Driving Permit.

Meanwhile, public transit in Paris is becoming more automated.

Staffed ticket windows in Metro stations are gradually being phased out in favor of ticket machines, so don’t expect live transactions at some smaller stations. Since most U.S. credit cards won’t work in these machines, be sure to carry coins or small bills of 20 euros or less.

The news is mostly good for art lovers in Paris. At the Orsay Museum - the mecca of Impressionism - a $28 million, multiyear remodel wrapped up in October, when the topfloor Impressionist and PostImpressionist rooms reopened in a larger space. The Louvre’s preClassical Greek section reopens in late 2012, and the museum’s exciting new Islamic art wing debuts this summer. But Paris’ Picasso Museum remains closed for renovation, probably until summer 2013.

Beginning in May, there will be a new way to make a pilgrimage to one of the country’s most popular sights - the evocative island abbey of Mont St. Michel.

Visitors will park in remote lots and ride free shuttles to a pedestrian walkway connected to the island. It’s part of a multiyear project to replace the island’s old causeway with a sleek, modern bridge, allowing water to freely circulate around the island once more.

At the nearby D-Day beaches in Normandy, the terrific Utah Beach Landing Museum (near Sainte Marie du Mont, w w w. u t a h beach.com) is now open. Built in the sand dunes around the remains of a German bunker, with floors both above and below sea level, the museum’s finale is a large, glassed-in room overlooking Utah Beach.

In the Dordogne, a new Prehistory Welcome Center has joined other worthwhile CroMagnon sights in Les Eyzies-deTayac. The free welcome center provides a solid introduction to the Dordogne region’s important prehistoric sites, with timelines, slideshows, and exhibits that serve as an excellent primer on the origins of the human species.

In Nice, the Matisse Museum is expected to close for renovation sometime in 2012 and the Russian Cathedral is closed indefinitely. In Arles, the Arlaten Folk Museum is closed until 2013, and the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh (which, while interesting, contains no original Van Gogh paintings) is moving and should reopen in its new location in the spring of 2012. Near Arles, in Les Baux, the Cathedrale d’Images is set to reopen in March with a new sound-and-light show.

Next door in Spain, several museums in Toledo have reopened after years of renovation. The new Spanish Army Museum, installed within the Alcazar fortress, displays endless rooms of military collections of armor, uniforms, cannons, guns, paintings, and models. The Santa Cruz Museum, finally completely open, displays a world-class collection of El Greco paintings, along with an eclectic mix of medieval and Renaissance art. The reopened and renamed El Greco Museum (no longer called El Greco’s

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Toledo’s Santa Cruz Museum has completely reopened and contains a world-class collection of paintings by El Greco.

House) offers its small collection of paintings - including the “View and Plan of Toledo,” El Greco’s panoramic map of the city.

In Madrid, the Madrid Card sightseeing pass now allows you to skip the lines at sights - which can save lots of time at the famous Prado art museum and the lavish Royal Palace. And in Barcelona, you can avoid the lines for the Picasso Museum by reserving an entrance time and buying your ticket online with no additional booking fee at www.museupicasso.bcn.cat.

Granada’s top sight, the magnificent Alhambra fortress, has opened an official bookstore in a handy city-center location

(between Plaza Isabel La Catolica and Plaza Nueva).The bookstore’s info desk can help you print out your pre-reserved Alhambra tickets, and sells advance tickets (but not same-day tickets). With your ticket in hand, you can bypass the mob scene at the main entrance and enter the Alhambra through the Justice Gate (closer to the top attractions of that exquisite palace).

In Sevilla, the once nondescript square called Plaza de la Encarnacion (at the north end of downtown) has been boldly redeveloped: A gigantic undulating canopy of five wafflepatterned, mushroom-shaped, 100-foot tall structures (called

“Metropol Parasol” by its German architect) now provides shade for the formerly sunbaked square.

Even with these changes, the essence of France and Spain endures - a heady mix of modern and traditional that is ready to intoxicate curious travelers in 2012 and beyond.

(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves. com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.) (c)2012 RICK STEVES DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Business & Real Estate Waste Management donates 12k to local Salvation Army and Community Center The Enterprise, Thursday, March 29, 2012

Waste Management presented a $12,000 check Friday to the Salvation Army Joliet and Will County Corps Community Center.

The gift is the fulfillment of a pledge toward the recently expanded Joliet and Will County Corps Community Center.

In response to the growing population of Will County, one of the fastest growing counties in the country, The Salvation Army quadrupled the size of its community center, adding a gymnasium, computer lab, teen center and a permanent space for an Emergency Disaster Services mobile canteen. The expanded center opened in

September 2011.

“We are so deeply appreciative of the corporate support of Waste Management,” Lieutenant Claudia Simmons said. “There is so much we can do with this money.This community center is a safe place for children to have fun and learn. When we receive support, that investment goes right back to the community in enrichment and characterbuilding programs for young people after school, as well as programs and services for people of all ages who are in need.”

Lisa Disbrow, Waste Management’s director of public affairs in Illinois and Indiana,

added, “Waste Management operates two facilities, the Prairie View and Laraway recycling and disposal facilities, and collects recyclables and municipal trash in Will County.

We believe it is important to support and give back to the communities we serve. We are pleased to support The Salvation Army and are looking forward to the community center serving as a great recreational and education resource for Will County residents.”

In addition to the new gym, computer lab, teen center and mobile canteen, the center offers social services, ESL courses, computer classes,

senior programs, GED classes, health and nutrition classes, and more.

The Center has a particular focus on programs for youth such as recreational, creative, character-building and educational activities after school. The proximity of the Joliet and Will County Corps Community Center to local schools and the need for after-

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school programs was a major inspiration for The Salvation Army’s expansion.

The recent community center renovation and addition was a $3.25 million project, made possible by the support of local residents, businessmen and the receipt of several substantial estate gifts to the Army. For more information, visit www. jolietsalvationarmy.org.

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