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Market On! Plainfield Farmers Market hits the streets of downtown

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

The Plainfield Farmers Market hit the street on Saturday, and by the end of the morning there wasn’t a tomato to be found.

Organizer and local business owner Suzie Bostanche said she was thrilled with the turnout of people at this year’s inaugural market, and looks forward to more vendors and bigger crowds

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this weekend.

“Amy’s Organics returns this week, and a lot of other vendors who were on vacation the first weekend,” she said.

In addition to organic produce, Amy’s will be taking advantage of the state’s new cottage food laws by selling baked goods at the market.

“We also have folks who are See MARKET, page 2

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‘REACH’ing Out

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Plainfield volunteers hammer in hope for Joliet area neighbors

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

You could call it extreme makeover, Joliet edition.

All across the city and surrounding area this week, crews are working on homes desperately in need of repairs.

Nineteen crews of volunteers, mostly teenagers, are completing renovations at 14 locations throughout the community. They are painting, hanging siding, repairing roofs and building wheelchair ramps.

The effort is part of a program called REACH Workcamps, a week-long service mission to lowincome communities. Since 1992, the Colorado-based organization has worked with local agencies and local churches to do a wide range of home repairs in towns around the country.

The workcamp is staffed by middle school, high school and college students, as well as adult sponsors and chaperones. Unlike “Habitat for Humanity,” another popular charitable organization, REACH Workcamp volunteers do not build houses. Rather, they do restoration projects designed to make the homes safer, drier and warmer.

“We bring Christian youth groups together to complete repair work on homes for people who otherwise couldn’t afford a contractor,” program founder Make Davis said.

Volunteers do the work and pay for the supplies, which include paint, wood, siding and screws, he said.

This week,Tom and Lynn Bond, who both teach math at Plainfield High School Central Campus, are among about 150 people from across the country participating in the Joliet area effort, in fact, they helped to organize it.

The Bonds got involved with REACH about 10 years ago through their church, Messiah Lutheran in Joliet. Their kids volunteered for several excursions over the past decade,Tom Bond said.

“Finally, [our kids] let us go on one,” he joked.

Now, he and his wife have helped fix up homes in Alaska, Georgia, West Virginia, New York State, North Carolina and others.

The Bonds helped their home Church of Messiah Lutheran in Joliet secure housing for volunteers at Plainfield High School-Central Campus.

“Our church youth director, Dave Stier, was the one that spear-headed bringing Reach to Joliet,” Bond said.“He just thought there was a need here. As far as support at Central, I talked to our principal, who talked to our superintendent, who talked to the board. We have enjoyed support for everything we have needed this week setting up for the camp.”

The process for this week’s work groups began nearly two years ago, when Davis was

contacted by Messiah Lutheran.

Over nearly 24 months, they conferred,discussed the proposed projects, came out to the sites and talked with the homeowners, took pictures, and made a plan. It all culminated Sunday afternoon, when 150 volunteers converged on Plainfield High School. There, they eat, sleep, and hold Bible study in the evening.

“The work that will be done covers about any construction project you can think of,” Bond said, including a wheel chair ramp more than 60 feet long and up 13 feet for Joliet resident Jesse Pena.

The connection between the volunteers and the homeowners is one of the most important aspects of the experience, and the homeowners are present when the work is being done.

“We’re a ministry built around relationships, so we want the volunteers to have the opportunity to get to know the homeowners while they’re on site,”said Heather Moulton, director of participants for REACH. “I think the biggest (reward) is showing people who need some help, that they’re worth it,” Moulton said. “They’re worth someone else’s love and time and work.”

For more information about Reach Workcamps, please visit: www.reachwc.org

Left: Kaylee Mitchel (Front) of Farmington Mich. and Madison Cano (Back) of Perrysburg Ohio paint the interior walls and ceiling at the home of Linda Murbaugh, in Lockport.

Right: Madeline Cleary of Farmington Mich. digs one of more than 40 post holes necessary to attach a 60 foot wheelchair ramp on the home of Jesse Pena of Joliet.

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Brian Turak (Back) and Jake DeVos-Roy (Front), both of Farmington Mich., prep for new siding at the home of Richard Glinz, in Joliet.

selling fresh flowers, Amish products, and items made with beet sugar and no gluten,” Bostanche said.

But the produce, for which the market is best known, should flourish this weekend, thanks to what Bostanche described as the “million dollar rain,” Saturday evening.

“Boy I tell you that rain came in and everything just came to life,” she said.

Bostanche farms a small plot of land, tilling about 10 acres here in Plainfield. Vendors at the Plainfield Farmer’s market come from large farms, small farms and even, what she describes as,“hobby farmers”.

This year there are many new farmers to the village market, including Lange Farm, operated by a former Plainfield High School coach.

Also, Heartland Farms, which represents small farmers from across Southern Illinois, will be bringing in produce from more than 100 farms in the region.

“I hope to have close to 30 vendors this weekend,” Bostanche said.

She added that while $100 gets a spot for the entire summer season, she also is willing to work with new vendors and non-profits who are testing the waters. Nonprofit organizations will receive booth space for free. ”If it’s interesting and there’s a place for it in the market, I want them,” she said. “They can come, try it out, or come every other week.”

The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September, at the corner of Route 59 and Lockport Street in the village’s downtown.

Bostanche can be reached by phone at 630-608-7344 for information or to register for the market.

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Ovation to Business Award goes to Edward Jones Investments Rep.Tom Cross (R-Oswego) and his Ovation to Business Advisory Committee presented his monthly Ovation to Business award to Tim Stetenfeld of Edward Jones Investments in Plainfield Tuesday morning for his dedication to civic involvement and work on behalf of the local business community.

“Tim Stetenfeld is a class act as a small business owner, community volunteer, and as a person,” said Cross. “Tim’s work in the community and through Edward Jones represents the finest virtues of civic service. I am pleased to present him with this award.”

Edward Jones Investments is located at 153000 S.Route 59,Suite 100 in Plainfield. The business provides retirement planning and investment services to clients throughout the area.

Owner Tim Stetenfeld currently leads the Plainfield Economic Committee for the Village of Plainfield and has served on the boards of various community service organizations over the years. Stetenfeld has also been recognized by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce for outstanding service to the local business community.

“Giving back to the community is something I enjoy,” said Tim Stetenfeld. “Plainfield is a terrific

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(Left to right) State Rep. Tom Cross (R-Oswego), Tim Stetenfeld of Edward Jones Investments and Plainfield Mayor Mike Collins pose with the Ovation to Business Award, which was presented to Stetenfeld Tuesday morning.

place and I appreciate all the friendship and support I have received from my clients and colleagues throughout the business community.”

“Tim is always willing to donate his time, talent, and financial support to whomever and whatever arises in the community,” said Plainfield Chamber President Liz Collins, who nominated Edward Jones Investments for the Ovation Award.

Rep.Cross is currently accepting nominations for future recipients of the Ovation to Business Award.

You can find and submit the application form on Rep. Cross’ website, www.tomcross.com.

You can nominate a small, medium, or large business in the 84th district that is sustaining or growing jobs as well as involved in community service. Not-for-profit organizations are also eligible for nomination. If you have any questions, please call Lois Maguire at (815) 254-0000.

Cross’ Ovation to Business Advisory Committee will review the applications and make award recipient recommendations.

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The Enterprise, Thursday, June 21, 2012

Plainfield man who shot wife could see acquittal on insanity

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

A Plainfield senior citizen charged with shooting his wife and stepdaughter in their home last summer could end up being released, should a psychiatric evaluation prove he is mentally unfit for the long-term.

Albert A. Jonas, 75, was

charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery charges after he allegedly shot his 62-year-old wife Linda in the chest and leg and his 25-year-old stepdaughter, Samantha Falbo in the head during a domestic dispute at their home in the Liberty Grove subdivision, July 12, 2011. At the time, Jonas told police he recalled shooting his

wife, but was not aware he had shot his stepdaughter.

Jonas and his wife have since divorced.

Earlier this year, Jonas, who is preparing an insanity defense, was found unfit to stand trial, after experts, at the prosecution’s request found the man to be suffering from both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

diseases.

According to Will County State’s Attorney Joel Brown, at the time of his arrest, the accused Jonas claimed physical and verbal abuse at the hands of his wife led to the attack, telling police he was repeatedly beaten and on the morning of the shooting, she told him to “go kill himself.”

A discharge hearing for Jonas will be held July 16. Should it be found that he will not be fit to stand trial within one year, the judge will need to make the call between acquittal and release, or remand him to custody for treatment.

Albert Jonas remains in custody at the Will County jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Plainfield affected by tragedy of fatal motorcycle crashes

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Just days after the statewide campaign for motorcycle awareness concluded May 31, the dangers of driving a motorcycle have become a reality in Plainfield, as two separate accidents involving Plainfield residents have left two local motorcyclists dead.

Juan M. Juarez-Del Angel ,25, of Plainfield died June 8 after the motorcycle he was driving was struck by an out-of-control SUV on eastbound Interstate 80 east of Interstate 55.

Illinois State Police report that 42-year-old Aaron Pointer of Joliet was driving on the ramp from northbound I-55 to eastbound I-80 when he lost control of his 1999 Kia Sportage SUV and struck the motorcycle.

Pointer was ticketed for driving on a suspended license, improper lane use and operating an uninsured vehicle, police said.

Police say Juarez-Del Angel was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and died an hour after at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. Pointer also was taken to Provena with minor injuries.

On June 13, 31-year-old Michael Moreno of Plainfield was charged with aggravated driving under the influence of drugs, causing the death of another in a fatal motorcycle crash that took the

life of a Lombard motorcyclist in nearby Naperville.

Gerald W. Puglise, 63, was killed as a result of the accident that occurred at about 5 p.m. at Ogden Avenue and River Road, police said.

Moreno was headed westbound on Ogden Avenue in his 2006 Infinity M45 when he turned left onto River Road in front of Puglise, as he was driving his motorcycle eastbound on Ogden Avenue. Police reports attest that Puglise had the right-of-way, and that Moreno was involved in a “road rage” incident with another vehicle at the time of the crash.

That vehicle, a 2006 Honda was not involved in the crash and no charges are currently pending against the driver, according to police.

Police said Moreno was charged with a Class 2 Felony for aggravated driving under the Influence of drugs causing the death of another; a Class 4 Felony for aggravated reckless driving; a Class 4 Felony for leaving the scene of an accident involving the death of another; a Class B Misdemeanor for possession of cannabis; a Class A Misdemeanor for obstructing a peace officer; and a traffic violation for failing to yield.

The accident remains under investigation.

The crashes come after a month of motorcycle awareness

and safety campaigns that are designed to heighten awareness and increase safety, and that took place throughout Illinois.

“As the weather improves and riding increases in popularity, more motorcyclists are hitting the roads,” Illinois Transportation secretary Ann L. Schneider said.

“With that in mind, passenger cars and trucks need to be attentive and make sure they ‘share the road.’ A motorcycle is one of the smallest vehicles on our roads therefore every driver needs to proactively look for them before changing lanes or merging with traffic.”

Motorcycle advocates say changing the driving habits of motorists and motorcyclists alike will help decrease the number of motorcycle fatalities and injuries in crashes. Motorcyclists are reminded to make sure that they are visible to motorists, and that they strictly follow the rules of the road.

“Whether you are traveling in a vehicle or riding on a motorcycle, safety should be the number one priority,” Illinois State Police Commander Scott Abbott said.

“As we prepare for the spring and summer months, motorists are reminded to watch for motorcycle traffic and obey all traffic laws, especially those pertaining to speed and lane changes.”

Motorcycle fatalities accounted for 16 percent of total fatalities

within Illinois in 2011. Statistics show a motorcyclist is more vulnerable than a passenger vehicle occupant in the event of a crash. Research from DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 39 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in traffic crashes.

“Motorcycles are everywhere. said Carleen Grant, coordinator for A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois. “One hundred forty-four fatalities across the state last year is tragic. To lose even one life is unacceptable.“ IDOT offers the following tips for drivers in an effort to help keep motorcyclists safe on Illinois roadways.

• Remember, a motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle; • Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane; • Perform a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or exiting a lane of traffic, and at intersections; • Always use your signal well before changing lanes or merging with traffic; • Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle –

motorcycle signals frequently do not auto-cancel and riders sometimes forget to turn them off.

Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before proceeding; • Increase your following distance - three or four seconds - when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency; • Never tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop quicker than cars; • Never drive while distracted.

Motorcyclists can increase their safety by: • Participating in a free IDOT motorcycle training class; • Making sure they are properly licensed; • Avoiding riding in poor weather conditions; • Wearing brightly colored protective gear and a DOTapproved helmet; • Using turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if the rider thinks no one will see it; • Using reflective tape and stickers to increase conspicuity; • Positioning themselves in the lane where they will be most visible to other drivers; and • Never driving while impaired.

Illinois American Water awards approximately $70,200 through 2012 Firefighter Grant Program Approximately $70,200 will be awarded to 65 fire departments across the state through Illinois American Water’s 2012 Firefighter Grant Program. The program was created in 2010 to provide financial

assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving customers in Illinois American Water’s service area. Since creation, the program has resulted in 148 grants totaling approximately $173,000 awarded

across the state.

“We are committed to supporting our local fire departments,” said Karla Olson Teasley, president of Illinois American Water. “This program

enables us to further support fire protection in the communities we serve and partner with our local fire fighters.”

Illinois American Water’s Firefighter Grant Program

awards grants up to $1,500 to provide personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting tools, water handling equipment, training materials and classroom programs.

The Enterprise, Thursday, June 21, 2012

Biggert pushes for bipartisan support with transportation bill

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

The future of a long-term federal transportation bill is a question mark for many in the transportation industry, including the nearly 7,000 workers at Joliet’s Vulcan Materials Company Quarry.

U.S. Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-Ill.) met with some of those workers on Wednesday to discuss the importance of a long-term bill, which she said is currently stuck in partisan gridlock.

“This bill is not a Republican bill, it’s not a Democrat bill; it’s a bill that both the House and the Senate should pass,” Biggert said.

“We need to stop this politicking and really sit down.”

Currently, a special conference committee is negotiating different versions of a federal transportation bill that have been drafted by the House and Senate. The House bill would extend funding for five years and cost $260 billion, but was never brought up for a vote.

The Senate bill, which passed a Senate vote, would only extend funding for two years and cost $109 billion.

The House transportation bill has not received support from Democrats because of its proposals to construct the Keystone XL Pipeline and limit the regulation of coal ash, Biggert said. However, the Illinois Republican said she

thinks those proposals should be made into separate bills, as long as it helps to pass a long-term transportation bill.

“The House has included Keystone and the regulation of coal ash, but that’s one of the reasons the Senate doesn’t want to take on the House bill,” Biggert said.“Lets just get the big bill done and stop fooling around with the side bars.”

Biggert has stood separate from many of her GOP colleagues by supporting the Senate version of the bill,which the U.S.Department of Transportation estimates would create 67,900 jobs in Illinois.

Although she would prefer to see a five-year bill, Biggert said the Senate bill is better than another extension.

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) has suggested that Congress pass a six-month extension of the current shortterm bill, which is set to expire on June 30. Biggert warned Vulcan employees that this would just push back many necessary longterm construction projects, which cannot begin unless their funding is guaranteed.

Vulcan spokesperson Joshua Robbins said that a long-term bill is crucial for the road-based materials industry. Up to 25 percent of the quarry’s sales are for road-based materials, and a lack of long-term construction projects affects the quarry’s output, which impacts not only

construction workers but also workers at Vulcan’s quarry.

“The positive effect of a longterm transportation funding bill is that there’s long-term planning and implementation at the state level,” Robbins said. “When you have an unknown on the stream of funding, it’s difficult or impossible to plan long-term projects.”

This lack of long-term projects lowers the demand for stone, which subsequently lowers the demand for labor.

Managers and workers are waiting for a decision on the transportation bill, which could determine whether or not workers would be laid off.

“The plant shut down last week because of the inactivity we’re seeing this year,”Vulcan area manager Jeff May said.“Guys may be laid off soon, which is unheard of this time of year.”

May said the quarry typically produces 1 to 2 million tons of product annually and is on pace to produce less than 900,000 tons in 2012.

Robbins said that this decline in production is reflected in Vulcan’s national production numbers.

During its peak over the last 11 years, the company produced 259 million tons of product annually and employed 10,000 to 11,000 workers. In 2011, he said the company’s production dropped 50 percent to 143 million tons, and the number of workers declined to 7,000.

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Plainfield Art League hosting “Coats of Many Colors” exhibit Plainfield Art League, in conjunction with Plainfield District 202, would like to congratulate the winners of the PAL member “Coats of Many Colors” exhibit at the District 202 Administration building in Plainfield.Winners were; Best of Theme – Ron Girard for “Autumn Birches ,” First Place – Courtney Weed for “Sunflowers,” Second Place – JoAnn Deck for “Gerbra,” Third Place – Freddie Harmon for “Light Bright Cactus and Best of Show – Debra Hart for “California Sidewalk.”

The “Coats of Many Colors” exhibit will be running from June 1 until June 29, 2012, with a second member juried exhibit, entitled “Independence,” to run from June 27 to July 29 at the District 202 Administration Building at 15732 Howard Street in Plainfield. These

exhibits are free and viewing is open to the public.

Watercolors, oils, mixed media, acrylics, and drawings

by PAL members are featured in the second floor gallery.

Award winners will be announced and receive ribbons at the monthly art league member meetings held on the second Wednesday of every month, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library – 15025 S Illinois Street, Plainfield.

The gallery at the Plainfield District 202 Administration building is open during regular office hours with check-in at the second floor desk – for more info call: 815577-4000. For more details or to become a member of Plainfield Art League, visit w w w. p l a i n f i e l d a r t l e a g u e . org , email info@ plainfieldartleague.org or call 815-556-9278.

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Voyager Media staff earns several IPA awards Last week, Voyager Media was honored to receive several awards at the Illinois Press Association’s annual convention in Springfield.

Voyager Media Vice President of Advertising and Marketing Michael James was recognized by winning the prestigious “Advertising Sales Manager of the Year for 2011” award, and both the editorial and advertising departments won several awards in excellence at the convention.

Among the top award winners were Staff Reporter Laura Katauskas, who won first place for Best School Board Coverage, as well as Graphic Artist Ryan Beavers who won first place for Best Static Online Ad. Voyager Media was honored to also receive awards for ad design, headline writing, and best website.

Voyager Media would like to congratulate all the winners on a job well done, and will continue to deliver awardwinning content to our readers year after year.

Vice President of Advertising and Marketing Michael James won the prestigious “Advertising Sales Manager of the Year for 2011” award at this year’s convention.

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The Enterprise, Thursday, June 21, 2012

From Years Past Five years ago…2007 • The Plainfield Village Board June 18 endorsed the master plan for a riverfront in the village. While the board adopted a resolution outlining the master plan only, the riverfront was expected to be financed with general obligation bonds the Plainfield Village Board authorized for sale at the June 4 meeting.

Ten years ago… 2002 • In a surprise reversal of its previous position, the Plainfield Village Board voted to back a Wal-Mart store planned for 27 acres at the northwest corner of 127th Street and Route 59. The move stunned an overflow crowd of residents at Plainfield Village Hall and angered the store’s opponents, mainly from the Heritage Meadows subdivision, who had scored a victory against Wal-Mart before the board five months earlier.

Twenty years ago… 1992 • Plainfield’s newest police officer, Jason Kopek, had recently graduated as valedictorian of his class at the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Training Academy.

Thirty years ago… 1982 • The Enterprise reported, in part, “Reuben Flagg may not have realized what he started 150 years ago, but four of his descendents will have ample time to see.

“On Sunday, June 27, the four present-day relatives will deliver a load of wood to Chicago, commemorating the trip taken by Reuben Flagg when he delivered the wood that went into the first frame house in Chicago.”

The wagon, pulled by mules rather than the oxen Flagg used 150 years before, was to leave the corner of Route 59 and Naperville Road at 4 a.m. and arrive in Chicago between 4 and 6 p.m. The side of the wagon would carry signs advertising the upcoming Plainfield Fest, planned for July 15 through 18.

Thirty-five years ago… 1977 • Members of a group calling itself the Plainfield Citizen Action Committee submitted 44 questions to the District 202 Board of Education. The Enterprise agreed to publish the questions and answers from District 202 until all had been printed.

The questions included the following. “Is there a drug problem as is rumored, what is being done about it and why do we not hear about it publicly or officially? What is the justification and real need for such subjects as ceramics, leather craft and other related subjects?

Is the tension and separation among the staff affecting the education of the children?”

Forty years ago… 1972

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Village Notes Chickens could coop in Plainfield Attend any village of Plainfield planning meeting, and you’ll hear officials use words like quaint, charming and historic. It’s an ambience many in village posts have sought to preserve in Plainfield, particularly in the downtown sector. Now, one Trustee, Jim Racich, wants to take it a step further, from quaint to country, and allow residents to raise chickens in their backyards.

Right now,village ordinances do not allow any sort of livestock or fowl on properties less than five acres. That ordinance was challenged by Racich on behalf of Plainfield resident Doug Soika, who already has chickens on his property in a small coop.

Soika said he was looking to have his children raise the chickens, teaching them both responsibility and sustainability.

The debate is not unusual.

Towns across the United States like Plainfield grew out of their rural roots into sprawling suburban neighborhoods and are now reconsidering chickens. Bans had historically been based on the noise of roosters, but many suburbs, including Naperville, St.Charles, Elgin and Evanston, have simply left the roosters out of the bargain and granted permission for hens A throwback to a bygone time, Racich says the chicken coops would have tight restrictions: no more than 10 hens and no roosters to wake neighbors at dawn.

“It’s healthy, it’s organic,” he

told his fellow board members Monday.“One could argue that it’s educational.”

The idea seemed wellreceived by the members of the Village Board, and Racich now is seeking a community response to the idea, via e-mail, at jracich@goplainfield.com.

Bridge work to begin downtown

to open at 13610 S. Route 59.

The restaurant replaces the former Hope Buffet, which closed in October 2011.

Plainfield Dental got the yes vote for an addition to its building at 15210 S. Rt. 59.

Mold to be removed from Baci building

The board approved a contract with D Construction for just over $1 million to complete work on the village’s pedestrian walkway bridge.

The work is intended to widen the existing walkway, providing pedestrians with safer passage and better access to and from the downtown.

Work will extend from James Street to past Village hall, along the south side of Lockport St. The work is funded through state grant money and motor fuel tax funds, and is planned to be completed by December.

Village officials approved a proposal from Midwest Aerobiology for mold abatement and removal at the village-owned property at 24018 W. Lockport, site of the former Baci Italian Restaurant.

The village purchased the building, which was in receivership, earlier this year, with the intent of repairing and renovating its major issues, then returning it to the market. The nearly 6,000 square foot property building was bought for $125,000 with funds from the downtown TIF district.The bid from Midwest, which was the lowest, came in at $26,240.

Open for business

IDOT hosts meeting

Village officials approved licensing and plans for three local businesses along Route 59.

Keller’s Farmer’s market was approved for operation for the summer season. The market will open in July at the Plainfield Business Commons, Route 59 and 127th Street.

Liquor licensing was approved by the board for Ukai Sushi and Chinese, a restaurant which is planned

A meeting is scheduled for Thursday to discuss a possible interchange with Interstate 55 at Airport Road and Illinois 126/Essington Road.

The meeting is the second public hearing on the matter, as Illinois Department of Transportation officials seek input from residents, business owners, and municipal leaders.

The meeting will run from 4 to 7 p.m. at Plainfield Village Hall.

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Community Events

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ONGOING ESL writing and grammar practice. Mondays at 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. If you want to practice writing English and English grammar, come to this relaxed group to meet other multi-lingual adults and an English-speaking tutor. The group meets in the lower-level bay area of the library. During the summer, a teen will be available to read to the young children of any participants.

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.

ESL conversation club.

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. This club is for any adult whose first language is not English. Come practice your speaking skills while learning about American culture.

Plainfield Art League Demos. Plainfield Art League holds their monthly art demo every second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the large meeting room, downstairs at the Plainfield Public Library unless otherwise noted - please check website for details/topics.

The Plainfield Library is located on Illinois Street in downtown Plainfield. Art League demos are free and open to the public so come join us and bring a friend! For more info or to become a member, visit www. plainfieldartleague.org, email info@plainfieldartleague.org or call 815-556-9278.

ESL reading club. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. If you want to learn new words, practice your pronunciation, and become more fluent in English, come to this relaxed weekly group Meet other multi-lingual adults and an English-speaking coordinator to read aloud. Choose your own level and use newspapers, magazines, or books to start reading with more confidence.

Main Street Museum. Open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Plainfield Historical Society, 23836 W. Main St. in Plainfield.

Free admission. Group tours available by appointment.

Call 815-436-4073 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous.

Sundays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Plainfield Congregational United Church of Christ, at the corner of Rte. 59 and Fraser Rd. Meeting is held in the lounge room. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! www.oa.org.

Tai Chi and Westfield Walkers.

Senior Services Center of Will County wants to keep seniors healthy and living independently as long as possible.

Tai Chi is offered here at the center on Tuesday’s and other locations throughout the county.

This is a 12-week program. Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays as we walk the mall. Not only do you get the benefit of walking twice a week, once a month we offer a free breakfast at Panera and an opportunity to hear a speaker provided by Provena Health. You can take a 12-week Tai Chi class for a $20 suggested donation, and you can join our Westfield Walkers Club for $25 per year. For more information please give us a call at 815-7239713.

Plainfield Art League Juried Exhibits. Until July 27,Plainfield Art League, in conjunction with Plainfield School District 202, will be holding two, back-to-back, juried exhibits at the District 202 Administration building at 15732 Howard Street in Plainfield.

Watercolors, oils, mixed media, acrylics, and drawings will all be featured in the second floor gallery.

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.

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. If you have any items of question, please call 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.

Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family Group. Sundays at 1:302:30 p.m. at Joliet Alano Club (back entrance), 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. This on-going support group with no fees or dues is for all families and friends of problem drinkers, especially those who are affected today by growing up in an alcoholic home. For more information contact Al--Anon/Alateen 815773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information.

Food Pantry. To better serve your needs, Power Connection’s Large Food Pantry will now be open on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1 to 6:45 p.m. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, desserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. There is no income verification and all residents of Illinois are welcome. The Clothing Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection. org for more information/ services available.

JUNE 21 Magic with Dennis Debondt. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. shows at the Plainfield Library.

Enjoy the magic style of Dennis Debondt. Must register each child and each adult attending.

For Plainfield cardholders only.

Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

Cast a Fossil. 3-4 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville.

For ages 4-6. Explore how stone copies of prehistoric animals and plants are formed.Cast a fossil-like form to create your own image of prehistoric times. Registration and pre-payment required; call 630-637-8000 ext. 0 or online at www.dupagechildrensmuseum.

org.

Third Thursdays. 5-7 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. Third Thursday is a special time once a month for families of children with autism spectrum disorder, visual, and mobility impairments to come play at the museum. All activities are free with admission or membership.

New Catalog Help Session.

7 p.m. at the Plainfield Library.

Drop into the computer lab for a brief demo of the new library catalog. Learn how to find materials, place holds, check your account, and get your questions answered.

Family Recess. 7-8 p.m. at Boy Scout Park. Take a break from chores, duties, and stress to enjoy organized backyard games and activities with the Plainfield Park District. Event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

JUNE 22 Mr Potato Head 60th Birthday Bash. 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Small fries and tater tots of all ages are welcome to attend Mr. Potato Head’s 60th Birthday. Learn the history of this iconic American toy, play games, make a craft, and enjoy a piece of cake. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

Junk Food Sculpture. 1011:30 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Show your creativity by sculpting a scene or character from your favorite book out of junk food. Creations will be displayed in the library, and one lucky sculptor will win a prize.

For grades 6-12. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

Ocean Food Chain. 11 a.m. to noon at the Plainfield Library.

Find out who eats who in the oceans. Kids and their families can also learn how a food web is different from a food chain. Sign up for this program at http:// plainfield.lib.il.us.

Movies in the park. 8 p.m. at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater in Settlers’ Park.

Bring some popcorn and grab your lawn chairs to watch “Megamind” (2010, PG, 96 min.) under the stars. For up-to-date inclement weather information, check www.plainfield-il.org the day of the movie.

JUNE 24 DuPage Children’s Museum Birthday Bash. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville.

DuPage Children’s Museum is turning 25, and is kicking off a yearlong celebration with a day of playing, dancing, and exploring some special extras in the museum’s parking lot. Admission for this special event is $2.50 for members, $5 for non-members.

For more details, visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

JUNE 25 Draw for a Cause Studio Drop-in.

During museum hours at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. Draw a poster to help the Naperville Humane Society tell people about the wonderful animals in this art activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days. For more details, visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

Ocean Food Chain. 11 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library.

Find out who eats whom in the oceans. How is a food web different from a food chain? It’s all on the menu in this delectable program presented by Deanna LaSusa-Hotchner. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

Community Blood Drive.

3-7:30 p.m.at St.Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Photo ID is required.

Every donor will receive a gift card for a quart of Oberweis ice cream. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are preferred; make an appointment by calling Austin Flavell at 815-729-3733 or e-mail flavellt@att.net.

JUNE 26 All About Shapes. 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the DuPage Children’s See CALENDAR, page 9

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CALENDAR Continued from page 8 Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. For ages 2-3.

Stamp, paint, and collage with geometric shapes to create pictures and patterns while discovering the artistic side of math. Registration and prepayment required; call 630-6378000 ext. 0 or online at www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

Drop-in Art in the Park.

10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Wear your old clothes for some fun art projects in the grassy area of the Library “park.”

A variety of art mediums will be used by budding artists aged 3-6.

Computer help for genealogists. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Having trouble navigating the Library’s genealogy databases? Confused on where to look for obituaries and military records? Drop in anytime during the 90-minute session,and bring your genealogy brick walls.

JUNE 27 Turning 65 Medicare Presentation. 9:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 2360 State Route 59 in Plainfield. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois will present a free program on Medicare Parts A and B and Medicare Supplemental plans. Please join us for a cup of coffee as we discuss the benefits of Medicare and Medicare Supplemental.

Limited to 10 guests. Please RSVP to 1-800-382-4548.

Bad Boys Craft Club. 10-11 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Too cool for crafts? Not when you’re making mini-weapons, cubecraft (box model versions of famous characters), and awesome origami. Girls can also attend.

For grades 6-12. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

New catalog help session.

10 a.m. at the Plainfield Library.

Drop into the computer lab for a brief demo of the new library catalog. Learn how to find materials, place holds, check your account, and get your questions answered.

Family movies. 2 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Enjoy freshly popped popcorn while watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG).

Friends of the Library meeting. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. The Friends of the Library meet to plan events and programs in support of the Library. Join other communityminded citizens in this volunteer group.

Luau Pool Night. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Street Pool, 23820 W. Ottawa Street, Plainfield.

The Plainfield Park District is hosting a Family Luau Night, free for season pass holders and $3 for residents, $6 for nonresidents. For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www. plainfieldparkdistrict.com.

JUNE 28 Crafty Teens. 6:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Show off your

skills making one-of-a-kind foodshaped pillows. Registration is required. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

Family Recess. 7-8 p.m. at Eaton Preserve. Take a break from chores, duties, and stress to enjoy organized backyard games and activities with the Plainfield Park District. Event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

JUNE 30 Two-Bite Club. 1 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. For kids 6-8.

Learn about “My Plate,” the new food model for healthy eating.

Taste foods from all the food groups. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

JULY 2 Brown Bag teen writer’s group. 1 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Bring your stories and poems to share while eating your sack lunch. Drinks and dessert provided. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

You wouldn’t want to be at the Boston Tea Party. 3:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Library.

Dress in Colonial-era garb or red, white, and blue, travel in time to December 1773, and experience the tea party that changed American history forever. Sign up for this program at http:// plainfield.lib.il.us.

JULY 3 Patriotic fun with music. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. meetings at the Plainfield Library. Children aged nine months to eight years,

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along with an adult caregiver, are invited to a musical celebration of patriotic music. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield. lib.il.us.

Drop in to the computer lab for a brief demo of the new library catalog. Learn how to find materials, place holds, and check your account information.

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Family Bingo. 2 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. BINGO for the whole family. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us

Parachute play. 10:30 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Children aged 3-5 with a caregiver will have fun playing with a large parachute. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

Family Recess. 7-8 p.m. at Clow Stephens Community Park.

Take a break from chores, duties, and stress to enjoy organized backyard games and activities with the Plainfield Park District.

Event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

JULY 6 New catalog help session.

10 a.m. at the Plainfield Library.

Stories and more. 1:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Library.

This program is for kids going into first through third grades who like storytelling, puppets, singing, movement, and drawing.

Bring an oversized t-shirt to protect your clothes while doing art. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us

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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.

Martin Hernandez, 20, 318 Hunter Ave., Joliet, was arrested on May 19 at 2:40 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and W. Union for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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on W. 135th and S. Route 30 for no valid driver’s license.

on W. 143rd and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.

Lincoln and W. Renwick Road for false insurance card.

Dominika Fraczek, 20, 2712 Cripple Creek Court, Naperville, was arrested on June 2 at 6:20 p.m. in the 12000 block of S. Route 59 for retail theft.

Keith Trimble, 32, 9100 Kipling Way, Machesney Park, was arrested on June 9 at 4:53 p.m. on W. 119th and S. Route 59 for reckless driving and hit and run.

Manuel Lara, 34, 229 Ruby, Joliet, was arrested on June 11 at 7:23 a.m. in the 16000 block of S. Lincoln Highway for no valid driver’s license.

Jordan Lehman, 19, 2027 Runker Circle, Naperville, was arrested on June 13 at 12:41 a.m. on W. 119th and S. Route 59 for reckless driving.

Ismael Flores, 27, 1395 Glen Circle, Aurora, was arrested on June 8 at 8:37 a.m. on W. 127th and S. Route 59 for driver and passenger safety belts.

Villegas, 18, 7 Alexander 424 Bridge, Joliet, was arrested on June 9 at 8:15 p.m. on W. Presidential Avenue and S. Wallin for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

Loren Baltimore, 24, 733 N. Edgelawn, Aurora, was arrested on June 11 at 11:37 a.m. on S. Lincoln Highway and W. Renwick for suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

Michael Rogers, 19, 1307 Modaff, Naperville, was arrested on June 13 at 12:41 a.m. on W. 119th and S. Route 59 for reckless driving.

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Kimberly Contreras, 22, 1128 Hinckley St., Aurora, was arrested on June 15 at 8:33 a.m. on S. Ridge Road and Route 126 for no valid driver’s license.

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Plainfield Fire Protection District Campus Open House June 24 On Sunday, June 24, 2012, from 1 to 3 p.m., the public is invited to the Plainfield Fire Protection District Headquarters Campus located at 23748 W. 135th Street to participate in the dedication and tours of the new facilities.

Guest speakers for the dedication ceremony will include Colonel Richard Jaehne, director of the Illinois Fire Services Institute and Larry Matkaitis, Illinois State Fire Marshall. The Life Star medical helicopter will also

visit during the open house. Fire District staff will be available to answer questions. There will be giveaways and light refreshments will be served. For more information please call 815-436-5335.

Shorewood Glen residents demand less public access to gated community

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Shorewood Glen residents are tired of trespassers. The homeowners in the village’s Del Webb community just off Seil Road near Four Seasons Park say they purchased their homes with the intent of living in a gated community, but path access on the north end of the subdivision has left a gaping hole in the plan.

Most of Shorewood Glen, a community designed for those 55 and older, is private. Paths and lakes and open space are restricted to use only by residents and their guests, not the general public. But one path along the community’s northwest end was left public to provide access for adjacent Hunt Club residents and students of Walnut Trails

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signs up and let people know that while one path is open, the rest are private,” Gina Hastings, property manager School to Wynstone Drive.

Property manager Gina Hastings said the access was granted since the community’s inception in 2005, and that all homeowners received a disclosure that the path in this area was public, and why.

The problem, Hastings said, is that those traversing the path often assume since one side is public it all is. That is not the

case.

“It really is a matter of education and signage,” Hastings said. “We have signs up across the community that say ‘private property’ or ‘no trespassing,’ but it needs to be better.”

And while the public access has been on the minds of residents for years, it has come up recently at community association meetings, and the village of Shorewood is once again working with the parties involved on signage, education and understanding.

“We try to keep the signs up and let people know that while one path is open, the rest are private,” Hastings said. “And our residents, when they are out and see someone where they shouldn’t be, are pretty good about letting them know, as well.”

20,000 books change hands during three-day Will County Land Use event From “The Hunger Games” to steamy romances and children’s books to religious tomes, participants found books that were theirs just for the taking during Will County’s annual book recycling event.

The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division, in conjunction with the Joliet Park District, held its annual three-day book recycling and document destruction event June 8-10 at the Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive.

In all, about 20,000 books, which were contributed by schools, libraries and individuals, changed hands during the weekend’s free event.

Wyn Hyzer, Will County’s environmental educator, said she was surprised to see a copy of the wildly popular “The Hunger Games” in a box of donated books.

Generally, Hyzer said, she

wouldn’t expect to see such a sought-after title so soon. She didn’t even bother adding it to the rows of books lining the long Nature Center tables.

“I held it up and said, ‘I have ‘The Hunger Games’ here,’” she said.

Tim Anderson, senior waste analyst with the Resource Recovery and Energy Division, said,“About 4,500 leftover books were recycled this year, mostly old worn books, magazines, encyclopedias and educational books. In addition, four tons of documents were collected for shredding.”

It was the fourth consecutive year the event included an opportunity to destroy confidential documents. Secure containers were on site to collect papers that would be shredded and recycled at Document Destruction Co. in Chicago.

The Resource Recovery and Energy Division is part of the Will

County Land Use Department, which is under the County Executive Larry Walsh’s office and led by Curt Paddock. For more information, visit www. willcountygreen.com.

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Obituary Kenneth A. Keene Kenneth A. “Kenny” Keene, age 74 of Naperville, IL formerly lifelong resident of Plainfield, IL, was called home on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Alden Estates of Naperville, IL. He was born March 8, 1938, in Eau Claire, WI. Beloved son of Ruth (nee Yahnke) Keene of Plainfield and the late Max Keene. Dear brother of Garry (Thelma Jones) Keene of Auburn, WA and Daryl “Butch” (Linda) Keene of Plainfield.

Cherished uncle of Brian (Tracy) Keene and Joel (Nicole) Keene.

Fond great-uncle of Travis, Tyler, Ben and Olivia Keene. Kenny has lived at Alden of Naperville for the last 8 years. He had worked in the Cornerstone workshop for many years and was a resident of Cornerstone group home in the past. Kenny enjoyed visiting with friends, traveling with his family, cooking, making latch hook items, and the fellowship of the Tiger Club in Aurora. Ken was an honorary member of the Plainfield Jaycees, a lifetime member of Sharon United Methodist

Church and the Plainfield Historical Society. Memorial visitation was Wednesday, June 27 at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Rd. (Corners of Rt. 59 & East Rt. 30), Plainfield, IL 60544. Memorial services were Thursday, June 28, 11:00 A.M. at Sharon United Methodist Church, 23913 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544. Future inurnment will be at a later date at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Sharon United Methodist Church. For more info., 815-436-9221 or www. overman-jones.com

Last day to register to vote October 9 Will County Clerk, Nancy Schultz Voots, would like to remind those individuals who are not registered to vote, that Tuesday, October 9th is the last day to register if you wish to vote in the November 6th General Election. The County Clerk’s Office, located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Two forms of identification are necessary -- one must show current name and address; second identification can be name only.

Anyone who is unsure about the status of their registration may visit www. thewillcountyclerk.com, click on Voter Lookup under the What’s New section to verify or call the office at (815) 740-

4620.

If you have moved within Will County, complete the back portion of your voter’s card and return it to the County Clerk’s Office or e-mail your Change of Address to voterregistration@ willcountyillinois.com.

For those already registered, call in today at (815) 7404632 and request an Absentee ballot for the November 6th General Election or by sending an e-mail to absentee@ willcountyillinois.com. The first day to mail out ballots is September 27th.

Please visit www. thewillcountyclerk.com for this and other election related information.

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Soccer camp students recognized Plainfield resident Jason Vaccarella (red shirt) and Jesse Corneliusen (grey shirt), Oswego, were among the Aurora University soccer camp students selected for performance recognition recently.

Vacarella and Corneliusen joined students selected by camp coaches June 11-15. Top students ran around the Champions’ Circle of fellow campers for congratulatory high-fives to cap daily morning drills at Vago Field. About 50 area boys and girls, ages 5-14, attended the annual camp conducted by AU men’s and women’s coaches and Spartan soccer student-athletes.

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Minooka senior leads All-Area team

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By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

After playing football from age six, Minooka’s Rick Bishop made a decision to call it quits after his junior year to focus on volleyball – a decision some questioned.

“I was always the tall kid that could go up and catch the ball,” said Bishop, a wide receiver growing up.

However, after Bishop posted 293 kills and 70 blocks to lead Minooka to a fourth-place finish in the state, he proved to Indian nation he made the right choice.

For his accomplishments, Bishop was named 2012 Voyager Media Boys Volleyball Player of the Year.

Bishop said early in his career, the award and the state place seemed far from a reality.

“My dad played church league rec volleyball and I went with him before I was in high school and then I went out freshman year and I was garbage and everyone knew it,” Bishop said.

“I was really bad.”

Bishop played summer league in that summer and his future came together.

“Somewhere between freshman and sophomore year, I just started to put the ball down.” Bishop said. “Something just clicked, I don’t know what happened. After that, everyone told me to play club so I had to quit football.”

Looking at his athletic career, Bishop decided if volleyball didn’t bring college offers, he would pick up his lost sports.

“After junior year of volleyball, I decided if I didn’t get offers, I would quit club and play basketball and football,” he said.

But then Lewis University came calling.

While the Romeoville-based Flyers are NCAA Division II in most sports, they are a Division-I national powerhouse in men’s volleyball.

This season, in fact, Lewis was the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Final Four and was eliminated by the USC, the top team in the country.

“I watched the games online and I couldn’t believe I am playing there next year,” Bishop said.“Hopefully, I will be playing on that court next year and hopefully starting.”

Bishop said he knows some of the players from high school and club, as well as playing with some of them in open gyms since signing with Lewis.

“It is a whole different game,” he said. “High school is competitive, but that is crazy.”

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 13 Other members of the 2012 Voyager Media All-Area team are:

SCOTTY ADAMCZYK Adamczyk, a four-year varsity player and threeyear starter, compiled 295 kills, 203 digs and 53 blocks in his first season as an outside hitter for Maine South (he played libero his three previous varsity seasons).

He’ll be playing volleyball for NCAA Division III powerhouse Carthage College. Scotty’s older brother, Teddy, led the Hawks to the 2006 state championship.

“He’s really stepped it up,” said Maine South coach Gary Granell.

“He’s a go-to guy; we counted on him for big points.”

NATHAN CELINSKI Celinski had 198 kills, 80 blocks and a .251 hitting percentage for Niles West.

“Nathan has been a key contributor this season,” Niles West coach Drew Roche said.“He can handle himself well in all facets of the game. With his contributions the team has compiled (more than) 20 wins.After two seasons on the varsity level, Nathan has left his mark in the Niles West record books.

DAVID COLDEA Maine East libero totaled 460 digs and 24 aces on the season. “ L a s t season as a junior David earned the starting Libero position in the first week of the season,” Maine East coach Jon Kulesza said.

“David has been spectacular ever since. He was a CSL AllConference player last year as a junior and has raised his level of play more this year. He has earned All-Tournament Honors at the Libertyville Invite the last two seasons and is now the school record holder in career and season digs.”

JONATHAN COLDEA The senior led the team with 540 assists and 33 aces, while finishing second with 135 digs for Maine East.

“He can do most anything on a volleyball court,” Kulesza said. “He can pass, set, hit, block, dig, and serve. He is a truly complete player. However, his setting ability has carried

our team to its current record.

He gets everyone involved in the offense, yet recognizes who the hot hitter is and feeds him.”

BRIAN EDWARDS Joliet West senior totaled 220 kills, 108 blocks and 15 aces on the season.

“He is a senior middle hitter who has led us in blocks and kills the past two seasons,” Joliet West coach Jason Hermann said. “He has been on varsity the past three years and came second in those categories his sophomore year behind Bryan Saunders (now playing Division 1 at IPFW).

Brian is an explosive player with great jumping ability and hits a slide like no-one else in our conference. He is a respected and feared middle by many teams. He is a great student as well. He is in the top ten percent in our school and received many senior recognitions for academics this year.”

MATT GARVEY G ra n e l l summed up the importance of Garvey’s play throughout the 2012 season this way for Maine South: “The worse we passed sometimes, the better he set,” he said. “He’s a good floor leader and distributes the ball

well. He was our quarterback.”

Garvey amassed over 750 assists and added 164 digs and 57 blocks to go along with 45 aces.

MATT GUERRIERI W h i l e s t a r t e r s were injured around him, the Plainfield N o r t h senior setter continued to dish out assists, 722 of them this year, to go along with 44 aces for the regional champs.

“He is one of the best volleyball players I have ever coached in my six-year career,” North coach Kevin Vesper said. “He has talented court awareness and leadership are qualities you can’t coach.”

PHIL HANNON Senior made the Minooka offense run with 835 assists on the season to go with 22 aces.

“Phil was a key player for us,” said Minooka coach Janel Grezetich.“He was able to move the ball around to all of our hitters, but found the hot hand when he needed to.”

TILLMAN HARTELL Plainfield South senior led team in kills (219) as the Cougars f i n i s h e d second in the Southwest

Prairie Conference.

NOLAN HUCEK Senior setter posted 705 assists for Joliet Catholic Academy to go along with 196 digs and 20 aces.

A three-year varsity starter. Had 35 assists in the regional as JCA defeated Lockport 25-18, 23-25, 25-17, avenging two regular-season losses to the Porters. Team captain.

LUKE LADOWSKI B e n e t advanced to the sectional semifinals this season thanks to this fouryear starter’s effective play.

Ladowski tallied 292 kills and 161 digs for the year.

“He had his best season ever this year,” said Benet coach Amy Van Eekeren. “He’s a key for us on passing and defense, but has really stepped up into a more aggressive hitting role this season.”

ZACH PARIK The four-year senior setter from Downers North led the team in both assists and aces on the season.

Helped the Trojans win a regional title.

“This year he worked hard rehabbing a torn ACL, missing

the entire club season, in preparation for the his school season,” North coach Mark Wasik said. “In my opinion, he is one of the best setters, if not the best setter in the state this year. He will continue his collegiate career at Penn State University. Because of his size and power, I have used him as a hitter/setter in a 6-2 offense.

Beyond his playing capability, he has been a strong leader as one of our team captains, and is highly composed and always thinking as a setter should.”

MATTHEW PELOQUIN A senior setter from Bolingbrook, Peloquin helped the Raiders to their first regional championship appearance and finished with 448 assists and 33 aces for the season.

“Matt has demonstrated leadership on and off the court this season,” Bolingbrook coach Andrea Bercot said. “He has put in the work year round and is one of the team’s most consistent players.

“His hard work has earned him a scholarship to DII school, Alderson-Broadus in West Virginia.”

CODY SWANSON Plainfield Central’s senior setter had 445 assists to go along with 88 blocks and 89 kills.

“As a senior captain and See ALL-AREA, page 18

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Playoffs hard on Plainfield sports Looking back to my senior year in high school, I remember the hurt that came w i t h watching Plainfield basketball fall in the regional championship.

Little did I know that would only be the start of what was to come.

To say that Plainfield sports has been snake-bitten may be a stretch, but to say they have been unlucky may be fairly accurate.

Whether it was injuries, officiating or just hard-fought losses, Plainfield has had its share of brutally hard playoff losses in recent years.

It was 2003 and I was a part of a huge student section watching the Wildcats take on Downers South for the Lemont Regional title.

Already playing without injured point guard Kevin Jomant, fellow starters Gregg Bayer and Ryan Sharp both picked up their fourth foul in the third quarter.

Despite all that, the Wildcats had a chance to tie the game at the end, but missed. Downers South eventually made it all the way to state.

Keeping on the basketball line, the 2009 Plainfield North boys team won a regional title, but had to go without point guard and

The Enterprise Player of the Year Reggie Lemon in the sectionals.

Then there was this year’s Plainfield East squad, which fell in overtime in the sectional semifinals.

However, heartbreaks aren’t contained to the hardwood.

On the soccer field, I will always remember the 2007 Lincoln-Way East girls Sectional.

In the semis, Plainfield Central tied up Lincoln-Way Central with just minutes remaining.

However, a questionable direct kick was called for Lincoln-Way with just seconds remaining and the Knights scored on that shot from more than 30 yards out.

Plainfield Central also found some heart-break this year on the boys side when it tied up East Aurora in the closing seconds of regulation at the Plainfield North Regional final, just to lose in overtime.

While all those were heartbreakers, none had been as brutal as what happened to Plainfield South in the 2006 playoffs.

After going 10-0 leading up to its second round game, many thought the Cougars would breeze through their second round matchup with Morgan Park at Gately Stadium. That was not the case.

In what was an instant classic, the Cougars ended up falling in overtime, 28-27. However, it was how they lost that made it hurt that much more.

In the overtime Plainfield South had its extra point blocked, so it had just a 27-21 lead. Then

on fourth down for Morgan Park, defensive end Brett Eriksen was tackled trying to get to the quarterback and no flag was thrown. However, there was a flag in the end zone against Kyle Hackworth, who had knocked the ball away, apparently sealing a victory. Instead, it was first and goal and Morgan Park eventually scored and kicked an extra point to win.

That was the worst-luck game I thought I had seen in my years of watching Plainfield sports.

That was until a couple weeks ago.

Plainfield Central softball was on the verge of making its first trip to state, but first it had to beat the defending state champs, Moline.

It turned out the Wildcats had to beat the umpires, too.

With the score tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth, no outs and a runner on second, Central appeared to get a cheap out when the ball hit the bottom of the bat and went towards pitcher Morgan Vogt, who threw to first for what appeared to be an out.

However, the umpire called it a dead ball and a hit batter and awarded the girl first base. So, instead of one out and one on, there were two on and no out and Moline took advantage with a two-run double for a 3-1 lead.

When the Wildcats came back in the seventh to take the lead, it appeared that the mistake wouldn’t make a difference.

Unfortunately, lightning struck twice.

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Two questionable balk calls on North’s Joe Cresta eliminated the Tigers from the playoffs.

With bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the seventh, a grounder was hit to second baseman Rachel Egly, who threw home to get the force out at the plate and keep the lead.

The throw clearly beat the runner and it was apparent to everyone (including my video camera) except for the umpire behind the plate making the call.

He called the runner safe, which tied the game, and the next batter drove home the winning run.

It was about the worst way you could lose such a big game, but I admire the way Central handled the defeat.

A poor umpiring job also proved costly to Plainfield

North baseball, who fell 4-3 to Naperville Central in sectional play.

With no difference in pitcher Joe Cresta’s delivery, the umpire decided to call two balks in the fifth inning of the game, scoring a run, while never saying why he called the balk so it wouldn’t be done again.

I understand that officiating in any sport is difficult, but there are obvious calls that should or should not be made, and, more often than not, seem to go against Plainfield, especially in big playoff games.

Hopefully that will change in the future as Plainfield teams continue to send more and more teams deeper into the postseason.

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BASEBALL Batting Average Chris Tschida, JCA .495 Derek Bangert, Lockport .473 Mario Cerda, Joliet Central .457 Kyle Richardson, Maine South .456 Kevin Ross, Niles West .438 Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central .436 Tom Vachon, Plainfield East .417 Keenan Kelly, Maine South .413 Zach Melone, JCA .400 Caleb Kissel, Plainfield North .380 Connor Kopach, Downers North .377 Dan Sullivan, Lockport .372 Runs Steve Heffernan, Plainfield Central 40 Ryan Peter, JCA 38 Matt Underdown, Downers North 38 Chris Tschida, JCA 37 Josh Altmann, Lockport 32 Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central 31 Derek Bangert, Lockport 32 Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East 30 Mike Rogala, Plainfield East 30 Tom Vachon, Plainfield East 28 Austin Mastela, Lockport 26 Connor Kopach, Downers North 26 Hits Derek Bangert, Lockport 53 Chris Tschida, JCA 52 Tom Vachon, Plainfield East 46 Connor Kopach, Downers North 43 Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central 42 Ryan Peter, JCA 42 Austin Mastela, Lockport 43 Nate Searing, JCA 41 Caleb Kissel, Plainfield North 41 Josh Altmann, Lockport 38 Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East 36 Kevin Ross, Niles West 35 Dan Sullivan, Lockport 35 Ryan Czachor, Notre Dame 35 Zach Zyburt, Plainfield North 35 Joe Cresta, Plainfield North 34 Colton Smith, Plainfield North 33 Matt Walsh, Notre Dame 32 RBI Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central 43 Nate Searing, JCA 38 Austin Mastela, Lockport 35 Chris Tschida, JCA 33 Derek Bangert, Lockport 27 Tom Vachon, Plainfield East 26 David Wilk, Downers North 25 Colton Smith, Plainfield North 24 Matt Venn, Romeoville 24 Zach Zyburt, Plainfield North 24 Connor Kopach, Downers North 22 Joe Cresta, Plainfield North 22 Ryan Peter, JCA 21 Nick Dalesandro, JCA 21 Kyle Beldsoe, Plainfield North 21 E. Stojanoff, Niles West 20 Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East 20 Danny Hyde, Notre Dame 20

Caleb Kissel, Plainfield North 20 Matt Underdown, Downers North 20 Homers Derek Bangert, Lockport 6 Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook 5 Kyle Richardson, Maine South 4 Matt Kramer, Plainfield East 4 Eric DeLoach, Plainfield Central 4 Colton Smith, Plainfield North 4 Matt Venn, Romeoville 4 Chris Tshida, JCA 3 Matt Koran, Joliet West 3 Matt Underdown, Downers North 3 Austin Mastela, Lockport 3 Doubles Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central 19 Kevin Ross, Niles West 15 Derek Bangert, Lockport 14 Tom Vachon, Plainfield East 14 Austin Mastela, Lockport 13 Mike Bentson, Plainfield Central 11 Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central 10 Chris Tschida, JCA 10 Matt Venn, Romeoville 9 Nate Searing, JCA 9 Caleb Kissel, Plainfield North 9 Matt Underdown, Downers North 9 Josh Altmann, Lockport 9 Chayanze Stirba, Plainfield East 9 ERA Kevin Duchene, JCA 0.13 Jake Herron, Joliet West 0.64 Danny Hyde, Notre Dame 0.68 Zach Miller, Downers North 0.75 Matt Testa, JCA 0.81 Brendan Miller, Plainfield North 0.85 Joe Cresta, Plainfield North 1.12 John Chignoli, JCA 1.16 Brian Glowicki, Downers South 1.20 Troy Southard, Downers North 1.27 Mark DeYoung, Plainfield Central 1.27 Eric Duzan, Lockport 1.30 Julian Clouse, Plainfield South 1.41 Corey Evak, Plainfield North 1.43 Kyle Colletta, Niles West 1.49 Cal Placher, JCA 1.62 Joe Lewicki, Plainfield East 1.62 N. Reyes, Niles West 1.64 J. Meger, Niles West 1.74 Nick Davito, Lockport 1.79 Troy Southard, Downers North 1.80 Wins Brendan Miller, Plainfield North 11-0 Joe Cresta, Plainfield North 9-1 Kevin Duchene, JCA 8-0 Brian Glowicki, Downers South 8-1 Kyle Colletta, Niles West 7-0 Nick Davito, Lockport 7-2 Evan Martens, Lockport 7-3 Steve Waldrop, Bolingbrook 7-3 Julian Clouse, Plainfield South 7-3 Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central 6-4 Corey Evak, Plainfield North 6-1 Nate Searing, JCA 5-1 Brandon Cymerman, Plainfield E. 5-1 N. Reyes, Niles West 5-0

Troy Southard, Downers North 5-3 Mark DeYoung, Plainfield Central 5-1 Tim Blake, Plainfield Central 5-2 Strikeouts Kevin Duchene, JCA 96 Joe Cresta, Plainfield North 77 Brendan Miller, Plainfield North 74 Steve Waldrop, Bolingbrook 73 Brian Glowicki, Downers South 72 Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook 70 Jake Herron, Joliet West 58 Jim Rooks, Romeoville 58 David Wilk, Downers North 57 J. Meger, Niles West 54 Kyle Colletta, Niles West 49 Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central 49 John Chignoli, JCA 47 Evan Martens, Lockport 45 Tim Blake, Plainfield Central 42

SOFTBALL Batting Average Marissa Panko, Benet .587 Julianne Rurka, Benet .555 Maeve McGuire, Benet .528 Kelli Holstine, Minooka .495 Kendall Duffy, Benet .460 Emily York, Benet .459 Sara Novak, Minooka .459 Cara Debenedictis, Maine East .455 Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West .445 Haley Gerl, JCA .439 Dani Knaak, Bolingbrook .429 Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central .424 Nikki Wood, Bolingbrook .423 Stephanie Abello, Benet .415 Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central .411 Runs Maeve McGuire, Benet 69 Kendall Duffy, Benet 50 Marissa Panko, Benet 50 Julianne Rurka, Benet 47 Nina Maggio, Plainfield East 43 Stephanie Abello, Benet 40 Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central 38 Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South 36 Ali Michalik, Benet 35 Lindsey Fenner, Minooka 34 Sara Novak, Minooka 31 Alex Wyss, JCA 30 Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West 30 Carolyn Nojiri, Downers North 30 Angelina Medo, Plainfield South 29 Sam Yeager, Downers North 29 Jordyn Larsen, Minooka 29 Haley Gerl, JCA 28 Whitney Lanphier, Plainfield South 28 Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 27 Jessica Rio, Plainfield East 25 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 25 Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central 25 Hits Marissa Panko, Benet 74 Julianne Rurka, Benet 66 Maeve McGuire, Benet 65

Haley Gerl, JCA 58 Kendall Duffy, Benet 57 Emily York, Benet 56 Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central 53 Sara Novak, Minooka 51 Stephanie Abello, Benet 51 Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central 51 Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South 47 Nina Maggio, Plainfield East 45 Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 43 Whitney Lanphier, Plainfield South 42 Kayla Kendall, Plainfield South 42 Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East 40 Dominique Roa, Plainfield Central 40 RBI Emily York, Benet 63 Stephanie Abello, Benet 53 Kendall Duffy, Benet 52 Julianne Rurka, Benet 52 Maeve McGuire, Benet 48 Sam Yeager, Downers North 37 Marissa Panko, Benet 35 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 34 Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East 33 Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central 32 Whitney Lanphier, Plainfield South 31 Dominique Roa, Plainfield Central 28 Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central 28 Annie Molek, Plainfield East 26 Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West 25 Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 25 Homers Maeve McGuire, Benet 16 Stephanie Abello, Benet 13 Sam Yeager, Downers North 11 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 9 Kendall Duffy, Benet 8 Carly Dundee, Lockport 5 Michelle Spillman, Romeoville 4 Julianne Rurka, Benet 4 Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South 4 Katie McKay, Joliet West 4 Emily York, Benet 4 Doubles Maeve McGuire, Benet 22 Marissa Panko, Benet 15 Sara Novak, Minooka 14 Kendall Duffy, Benet 13 Lindsey Fenner, Minooka 12 Sam Yeager, Downers North 12 Rowan McGuire, Downers North 11 Annie Molek, Plainfield East 11 Carly Dundee, Lockport 11 Whitney Lanphier, Plainfield South 10 Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East 10 Julianne Rurka, Benet 10 Emily York, Benet 10 ERA Elaine Heflin, Downers North 0.36 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 0.61

Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport 1.09 Sara Novak, Minooka 1.40 Carly Dundee, Lockport 1.45 Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central 1.48 Wins Molly Moran, Benet 32-4 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South 22-9 Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport 22-6 Annie Molek, Plainfield East 20-11 Elaine Heflin, Downers North 16-5 Sara Novak, Minooka 14-3 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 12-2 Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central 12-3 Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central 11-4 Jackie Lilek, Minooka 10-2 Strikeouts Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport 266 Elaine Heflin, Downers North 244 Sara Novak, Minooka 217 Annie Molek, Plainfield East 152 Molly Moran, Benet 143 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South 142 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 129

SOCCER Goals Sarrah Ludwig, Downers South 29 Callie O’Donnell, Plainfield North 29 Lexi Cozzi, Lockport 21 Heather Handwork, Plainfield North 19 Vicky Tirovolas, Niles West 17 Ashley Handwork, Plainfield North 15 Catherine Caniglia, Benet 15 Flo Beshiri, Downers South 15 Alli Curry, Maine South 15 Jamei Borges, Benet 12 Madie Burke, Benet 12 Brittany Lenza, Plainfield Central 12 Ali Cottrell, Maine South 10 Jessica Bronke, Downers South 10 Anna Gahafer, Plainfield East 10 Katy Rees, Bolingbrook 9 Brigid Hanley, Plainfield Central 8 Julie Divita, Lockport 7 Kelsey Pruett, Plainfield South 6 Lauren Kulaga, Plainfield Central 6 Karen Quintana, Bolingbrook 6 Lauren Towler, Plainfield East 6 Assists Callie O’Donnell, Plainfield North 20 Ashley Handwork, Plainfield North 16 Flo Beshiri, Downers South 14 Jessica Bronke, Downers South 14 Jamei Borges, Benet 13 Lexi Cozzi, Lockport 11 Madie Burke, Benet 9 Karen Quintana, Bolingbrook 9 Vicky Tirovolas, Niles West 8

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CrackerJacks win 8-1 in Dernier’s debut In Bobby Dernier’s first game as Acting Manager and the CrackerJacks first game ever without Manager Vern Hasty in the dugout, the CrackerJacks cruised to another victory over the Chicago Zephyrs, 8-1.

The first pitcher to pick-up multiple wins for Will County this season did so in commanding fashion. Ben Gullo went seven and one third innings before the game was called due to rain, throwing just 102 pitches, and striking out five batters. Gullo had 76 strikes to only 26 balls.

For the sixth time this season, the CrackerJacks were able to score in the first inning. Center fielder Mitch Elliott drew a walk to lead-off and would eventually score on a sacrifice fly by shortstop Daniel Nevares.

Runners were on second and third, but Derek Brown grounded into a 4-3 play.

The bottom of the second inning really opened up for the CrackerJacks, as they managed to score four runs. Will County nearly worked through the entire line-up. Elliott continued his excellent start to the season, picking up a two RBI double.

The lead was extended to 5-0 when designated hitter Shaun McGraw was up. Elliott scored when he was able to steal home, which allowed shortstop Daniel Nevares to advance to third base. Then, McGraw picked up a single that permitted Nevares to

touch home.

Both teams tacked on a run in the fourth inning. The Zephyrs run came unearned when third baseman Ian O’Connor scored.

The CrackerJacks run came off another McGraw single that brought Elliott around to score.

The game went into a 15-minute delay in the fifth inning when lighting was spotted.

The CrackerJacks added another run in the bottom of the sixth inning when Nevares scored again, this time on a play that involved two errors.

The second error came when Nevares was heading back to third base and the pitcher Kyle Bender decided to throw it.

O’Connor was unable to snag the wild throw and Nevares was able to score as the ball sailed into left field.

More assurance came in the seventh inning when first baseman Derek Brown had an RBI single with the bases loaded.

Second baseman Michael Vilardo scored on the hit.

Hasty is serving an indefinite suspension for an off field disagreement with an umpire after the CrackerJacks 15-14 loss to the DeKalb County Liners on June 11, 2012.

Slammers fall 3-1 The Slammers never got rolling offensively on Sunday afternoon

and dropped their series opener 3-1 to the Traverse City Beach Bums at Silver Cross Field.

Like Saturday’s game, the scoring was underway early. In the top of the second, the Beach Bums secured a leadoff double from Chase Burch, and with one out, Sean Gusrang slapped an RBI single to make it 1-0. Joliet tied it up in the bottom of the inning when Erik Lis scored on a Kyle Maunus groundout with runners on the corners.

Traverse City jumped ahead in the third with runners on second and third with no outs.

Jose Vargas, who finished the game with two RBI, came to the plate and brought home Brian Heere from third on a sacrifice fly, making it 2-1.The Bums tacked on another three in the fifth inning on a run-scoring double by Vargas and a two-RBI single from Jeff Flagg.

Jacob Clem earned the win for the Beach Bums, throwing a complete game on just one run and five hits. Joliet’s Wander Alvino was stuck with the loss, surrendering five runs through six innings before Daniel Carela and Geoff Brown completed the effort.

Suite deal The Joliet Slammers announced a special “Sweet Suite” Deal for fans that will be good for any home game, excluding

fireworks nights, Sunday through Wednesday for the remainder of the 2012 season.

For $450, fans will be treated to a 22-person luxury suite and delicious food from Levy Restaurants.

The package includes 12 hot dogs, six burgers and six brats. Fans will also enjoy a basket of popcorn.

To quench their thirst, fans will receive six sodas and six domestic beers as well.

For dessert, there will be 12 delicious cookies to enjoy.

“A 22-person suite by itself without food normally costs $550, so this is something special

for our fans to enjoy,” Slammers President Bill Waliewski said.

“We feel we have the best suites in the entire Frontier League and we want to give more of our fans the opportunity to experience the atmosphere and food at a discounted rate.”

Each luxury suite has a flat screen satellite TV, a wet bar, and indoor/outdoor seating. Suites are a great way to celebrate that special occasion or entertain clients, co-workers and friends.

To book a “Sweet Suite” deal fans can call 815-722-2287 or stop by the Slammers Box Office.

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Danica to appear in Speedway’s Fan Zone Roscoe, Ill. native and one of NASCAR’s most popular drivers, Danica Patrick, will kick-off her first of two NASCAR weekends of racing at Chicagoland Speedway as she takes to the track on Sunday, July 22, for the STP 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race. Before she takes the green flag, Patrick will be appearing in the Checkered Flag Fan Zone for a questionand-answer session with fans.

“The addition of Danica Patrick to an already impressive July hospitality lineup is a thrill for

ALL-AREA Continued from page 14 setter, Cody has a lot of control over the court,” Central coach Katie Prast said. “He likes to attack the ball and is aggressive at the net with dumps and blocks. His blocks help to get his teammates fired up.”

J.P. TULACKA At 6-feet, 6-inches tall, Tulacka was a dominant middle blocker for Downers Grove North, d e s p i t e missing 10 games with an ankle sprain.

He will continue his career at Carthage College.

“He is one of the most dominate middle blockers in

us,” said Chicagoland Speedway president Scott Paddock. “Not only is Danica an Illinois native, but she is also one of NASCAR’s most followed and recognizable drivers.

It is always our goal to provide our fans with access to the most compelling lineup of drivers possible during our event weekends, and we believe Danica’s presence in the Checkered Flag Fan Zone certainly helps us to achieve that objective.”

Patrick, who will run in three

races at Chicagoland Speedway in 2012, will join reigning 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Riverton, Ill. Native and last year’s STP 300 Champion, Justin Allgaier, in the Checkered Flag Fan Zone over the course of the weekend.

Patrick,Allgaier and Stenhouse Jr. will give fans an opportunity to get inside news from NASCAR’s up-and-coming stars while also having access to food and beverages in a race fan’s ideal social atmosphere.

the state,” Wasik said. “In fact, I have not seen a more dominant middle than J.P. this year other than possibly, the middle from Glenbrook South.

“I experimented with J.P. as an outside hitter which is a testament of his versatility and overall skill as a defensive player.”

“He came out (for volleyball) his sophomore year (for the first time) and just wowed us,” said Van Eekeren. “He’s absolutely an outstanding player.”

BOBBY WEHRLI Wehrli was a star basketball player for B e n e t — h e ’s going to walk on at Dayton— but he was just as much of a force on the volleyball court. With his exceptional leaping ability, the 6-5 Wehrli could pound down kills with the state’s best.

He had 321 kills for the season and sported a .567 kill percentage.

LUKE WILIMITIS A Libero from Plainfield N o r t h , Wilimitis was the anchor of a strong defense, leading the team with 343 digs on the season.

“He is the type of player that is all over the floor and gets to balls that no one else can,”Vesper said. “It is amazing how Luke consistently keeps an offense going with the countless rally saving digs he makes. There are plays he makes on the floor that “wow’s” the crowd.”

Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed

The Checkered Flag Fan Zone is located just outside of the track’s main entrance and provides race fans with a unique, inside look at a few of their favorite drivers along with a hospitality opportunity.

In addition to behind the scenes driver access and a full buffet meal in a climatecontrolled tent with unlimited soda, water and three beer tickets, (must be 21 years of age or older) fans will also have access to self guided pit tours, music, entertainment and

prizes.

Tickets to the Checkered Flag Fan Zone are as low as $69 on Saturday, July 21 for the American Ethanol 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, $115 on Sunday, July 22 for the STP 300, or special weekend pricing of $169 for both days.

For more information on fan hospitality, weekend packages and single-day race tickets for Chicagoland Speedway’s 2012 season, call 888-629-RACE (7223) or log on to www.

ChicagolandSpeedway.com.

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Wiffleball coming to suburbs

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

In recent years men’s softball leagues have taken off in the summer.

Next up, it might be wiffleball.

No, this isn’t your kids wiffleball, it is fastpitch wiffleball and it has already taken off on the east coast.

Now, former Bolingbrook Raider, Aurora University and Will County CrackerJack player Anthony Buonamici is looking to bring it to the Chicagoland area.

“This wiffleball league was an idea of mine, and now it is ready to go from a dream to a reality,” Buonamici said.“All of the fixings as far as field necessities as ready to go, and I have a rather large following. (There are) 40 to 50 guys alone that are close friends or baseball teammates of mine, and this does not include all of their friends. Anyone who is willing to participate can. We have kids who are 16 willing to play, as well as men in their 30s looking to get a piece of the action as well.“ The official website for the league is currently under construction but they are on Facebook at Facebook.com/ illinoiswiffleballleague.

The games are fast pitch with four to five guys on each team.

There are very specific rules for the game.

As Buonamici said, the equipment used to make the field, such as the backstop and strikezone, are unique as well, and it gives the game special characteristics.

The game has grown on the east coast and there are video clips of it on Youtube and by searching Google, where Buonamici got his idea from.

“What sparked this interest is a league on the east coast,” he said. “They go by the name of Golden Stick Wiffleball. They take wiffleball seriously, and they are the authority when it comes to having fun while being competitive at the same time in the game of wiffleball.

I reached out to their league president and we had talks of possibly having a midwest region be a part of their league, and opening up something really big to the Chicago suburbs, but their demands as far as fees per player were just set too high.

Those guys on the east coast are hungry for money.”

Those high fees are what made Buonamici decide to try and start it up himself.

“On my own, I can bring all the participants the game they love at the intensity they want, without imposing a large fee to do so,” he stated. “I may not see much money, but seeing the looks on these people’s faces is what I really want to gain out of this. There are a couple videos on Youtube through Golden Stick that can give you an idea of what I want this to turn into. Ultimately, I want to put wiffleball on the map, and I want upper Illinois to be the Mecca for that experience.”

Buonamici said his league will charge $45 per player, which includes registration fee and a Boombah jersey.

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Bolingbrook’s Anthony Buonamici is looking to bring a wiffleball league to the Chicago area.

Teams wishing to provide their own jerseys will pay only $15 per player, but the jersey must be approved by the league.

When all is said and done, Buonamici hopes that this is just the start of something special and something popular for

people to do in the summertime for the next several years.

“And at the end of the day, somewhere down the line several years from now, I want people to know where it all started,” Buonamici said.” Right here. And the people who were

there from day one are going to be able to say they were a part of something special.”

Those interested in playing can go to the league Facebook page or email to abuonamici01@ aurora.edu. staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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H o ro s c o p e s

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“What’s your sign?” could be the most overused pickup line ever. In the week ahead, your desire for originality could collide with your desire to receive attention and admiration from potential love interests.

You get out only what you put in. In the week to come, you may feel very secure financially, but that won’t help you make and keep friends. If others aren’t enthused by your success, chalk it up to jealousy.

It might be love or merely your biological clock that is setting off the alarm in the week to come. The mating imperative could shake up your daily routines.

Prepare to enjoy a new phase full of insights.

Life is a lush salad bar where you can pick and choose. Your interest in mergers could increase when you have a chance to get closer to the significant other of your choice during the week to come.

Guard against a tendency to make choices that sabotage your success. During the upcoming week, you could either be too cautious or too erratic. Although you are sharp, you sometimes miss the point.

Take a quick peek at people through the lens of sympathy.

In the week ahead, you would be wise to be compassionate rather than tough about accidental indiscretions. Try walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.

You want more wiggle room but are chained to habits. This week, you might experience tensions building that stem from latent, unexpressed rebellion. Find acceptable ways to let off steam.

Muster all your panache.

Your pheromones might be leaking out all over the place in the week to come, so it might seem that prospective romantic partners are drawn to you like bees to honey.

You are a great asset on a team as long as it the winning one.

This week, be sure to choose your companions well, as their attitudes and opinions could affect your own performance.

As the skeptic of the week, you could find making a commitment daunting. You may be looking for something better, even though you already have the best. Don’t give in to a restless desire for change.

Comfort foods often offer little comfort, only empty calories.

In the week ahead, you could chew your cud like a cow and be content, or you could go whole hog and spend way too much to feel better.

Love is a universal language. With a little practice, you can learn to speak it fluently. In the week to come, you may be tempted to practice the words of love on people who just briefly touch your life.

Down 36 Included as a postscript 37 Humble abode 38 God often depicted with green skin 41 Arlington, Va., post 43 Like many Edwardian era collars 44 Screwdriver parts, for short 47 Perceive 48 __ dixit 49 Exams given by committee 51 Was a passenger 52 1984 Rob Reiner rock music satire 55 Federal Reserve goal 56 Far from settled

1 Boldness 2 Pre-Columbian Mexicans 3 Co. with a ‘90s “Friends & Family” program 4 Conservatory pursuits 5 “Vissi d’arte” singer 6 Square dance quorum 7 Falls heavily 8 Capital on the Gulf of Guinea 9 Polymer ending 10 Book covering the Hebrews’ 40-year wilderness exile 11 Rainbow and Dolly Varden 12 Lightly and quickly, in music 13 Muppet wearing horizontal stripes 14 Resulted from 15 River of Flanders 20 Game for young matchmakers 22 Is put out by 24 Idle and more?

25 :50, put another way 28 Peachy 29 Letters used in dating

30 Animated Flanders 33 1984 #1 country hit by the Judds 34 Common voting occasion 35 “Out of Africa” star 36 Food for leafhoppers 38 Passing news item?

39 Some campus returnees 40 Undisturbed 42 Red wine grape 44 Calgary Olympics skating silver medalist 45 Ribbed 46 Links bugaboo 49 Site of 1993 ArabIsraeli accords 50 Kitsch deplorer 53 Org. with a pair of gloves in its logo 54 Ortiz of “Ugly Betty”

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Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Jumbles: • CARGO • TOXIN • PEWTER • BOYISH

Answer:

The songwriter was in demand because his work was -- “NOTE” WORTHY

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Real estate as retirement income

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

Is the real estate market a good investment for retirement? I haven’t fielded that question in at least five years, but over the past six weeks, I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of people who are reconsidering real estate as a source of steady income.

Let’s start with the numbers.

After experiencing a massive bubble from 2000-’06 (no, it’s not normal for prices to double over the course of seven years), real estate cratered. Prices dropped almost 35 percent from peak levels, and in some areas, like Florida and Las Vegas, the damage was far worse.

Now, a full six years from the peak, recent housing data indicates that a bottoming process is occurring across the country. Existing home sales in April rose 3.4 percent from the

previous month to the highest level in almost two years and 10 percent above year-ago levels.

Adding to the case that the market is bottoming, inventory is down 20.6 percent from a year ago.

In Econ 101, reduced inventory means less downward pressure on prices.

Similar results were seen in new home sales, which rose 3.3 percent from the previous month, almost 10 percent from year-ago levels and 25 percent from the lows. Still, there’s still a long way to go before we see a “normal” housing market. The total level of sales is historically weak and 2012 will probably be the third worst year on record after 2011 and 2010. However, historically low mortgage rates are helping the market by making the cost of ownership more affordable, assuming that the buyer can qualify.

Sensing this opportunity, many are wondering whether a

jump into the rental market can boost retirement savings and income. The answer is yes, with a few important caveats. Buyers must have realistic expectations, starting with a long-term time horizon and recognition that the days of “flipping” a house to score a big profit are gone. In fact, in the early going, many properties may just break even. The goal is for the owner to be mortgage-free and to collect a steady stream of income.

Additionally, securing a mortgage for rental property has changed dramatically since the bubble years. “No money down” loans are nonexistent; today, lenders generally require a deposit of 30 percent. Even with that chunk of equity, mortgage rates for rental properties are higher than for owner-occupied residences.

One way to defray some of the cost of owning incomeproducing properties is to use

their favorable tax treatment.The Internal Revenue Service allows you to claim depreciation on your property over 27.5 years, which is a way to spread the cost of an asset over a period of time. Here’s how it works: You can offset a portion of your rental income by the cost basis of your rental property (what you paid for the property plus improvements, but not the land) divided by 27.5.

While this is just one way to defray taxable income, note that depreciation is a way to defer taxation, not escape it.

The IRS imposes taxes on depreciation when you sell the property, which is known as “recapture.” You can defer recapture by using proceeds from the property to purchase a new one via a 1031 exchange but you must follow strict rules to comply. Additionally, if you own the property until death, your heirs will not be subject to recapture.

If the ability to create a steady stream of income with favorable tax treatment seems too good to be true, it is. Being a landlord requires hard work. No amount of screening will prevent you from encountering a horrible renter or a midnight call about some problem. If you don’t want to be involved at that level, you’ll have to hire a management company, which will obviously eat into your cash flow.

Finally, remember that real estate is an illiquid asset. Be sure to have access to sufficient liquid assets before you become a landlord.

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editorat-Large for www.CBSMoneyWatch. com. She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch.com.)

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Great sleep tips for summertime slumber Summer’s here -- the sun is shining and it’s time to relax.

Drifting off to sleep when the heat and humidity kick in can actually be more difficult than it sounds, especially for people who don’t have air conditioning.

Maintaining a cool bedroom temperature is just one of many ways the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recommends people can get a better night’s sleep. Here are a few other strategies from the NSF report “Recommendations for a Healthy Sleep.”

• Make your day work for you: Morning exposure to sunlight, daily exercise and a consistent routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time will help program your body to wind down when it’s time to sleep. Calming activities, such as leisure reading, will also help you relax and ease the transition into deeper sleep.

• Create a sleep sanctuary: Dim the lights in the evening to tell your body bedtime is approaching and sleep in a dark room. Your bedroom should be a sanctuary from all the stresses of the day. Keep it cool, quiet and free from distractions.

• While room lights, TV, computers and other electronics illuminate our worlds well beyond nightfall and give us the ability to stay active after dark, scientists

are now contemplating how this prolonged exposure to light might interfere with our bodies’ naturally-programmed sleep patterns. In other words, computers, cell phones and work assignments should be out of sight.

• Have a backup plan: Lessen the pressures of trying to fall asleep by selecting a calming activity that’s right for you. If you’re not sleepy, simply get out of bed and do something relaxing in dim light. Return to

bed only when you are sleepy.

Talk to your sleeplessness

doctor if persists:

Sometimes lifestyle changes and behavioral approaches are not enough to correct the issue.

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Key to successful job hunt is tenacity Q. I’ve been unemployed for about a year and am ready to give up. Most jobs don’t even respond to my resume. When I do get an interview, I rarely get a call back and never get the job. What is the point of continuing to hit my head against the brick wall of constant rejection?

A. The point of continuing to put yourself in a position to get a job is that sooner or later you will land a new position.You are correct that the price is a high level of discomfort caused by your feelings of disappointment and rejection.

You have every emotional reason to feel like giving up.However,if you stop trying, you’ll only guarantee you’ll definitely not get a job.

The upside of failure is that you have a chance to take new approaches you haven’t tried.

Perhaps one of your challenges is that the way you are applying for jobs could be more efficient.

Job seekers sometimes don’t avail themselves of free government resources that can help them with everything from polishing resumes to identifying job leads. Don’t overlook the tools available at your unemployment office and resources such as government WorkSource offices.

If you aren’t sure where to turn, do Internet searches in your area for free or government-sponsored services for people who are unemployed. And be willing to

accept help.

Another mistake I see my unemployed clients make is that they are embarrassed to tell everyone they know they are having trouble finding a job.The truth is most people feel like a hero if they can help you find a job. If you hide that you need help, you’re missing the critical resource of your community supporting your job search.

If you don’t have people you can talk to about being demoralized, put up a support group announcement at your unemployment office. Get a few people that you can meet with regularly and vent. You will feel more encouraged when you see other people suffering with the same challenges. You will also get good ideas from each other.

The good news in your situation is that you are actually getting interviews. Make sure when you go on interviews that you use a tool I call “Workplace Theater.” Do not, under any conditions, use the interview as a place to express your frustration. Instead, imagine you’ve been hired for a role in a play. The role is a successful job applicant.

Now behave exactly as an actor would if he or she was going to get this job.

You won’t do yourself any favors by moping into interviews and acting like you expect this panel will also reject you. If you act well, no one evaluating you can read your mind. If you look demoralized, you’ll create a self-fulfilling prophecy.The irony is that it won’t be your skill set that keeps you unemployed but the fact you’re acting dejected.

If you read biographies of most people who have reached exceptional goals in the workplace, you’ll notice one habit they all have in common: tenacity. Successful people cultivate the ability to withstand enormous amounts of rejection while they keep taking the risk to get what they want.

To comfort yourself in the meantime, remember that once you have your new job, you won’t be focusing on all the jobs that turned you down.You will be grateful you didn’t drop out of the game, and will focus on thriving in your new company.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).

You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027.

Sorry, no personal replies.)

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