JUL Y 15, 2015 VOL. 7 ISSUE 45
An additional $1.1 million left over for street improvements
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NEWS Summer Art Series
Citywide scavenger hunt kicks off Lockport Summer Art Series
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FORUM thinking About health Supreme Court ruling is only one factor in health insurance decisions see page 5
SPORTS Athletes of the year Fellows leads Joliet area multisport athletes
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GOLF on the Green
Numerous pitfalls make Prairie Landing a difficult course see page 12
NEWS rail Safety
Rail safety sought by local legislators
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COMMUNITY Seniors
Tips for grandparents helping to raise see page 19 children
Featured News
ROAD PROJECTS SET FOR JOLIET
Group offers support to local women, families By Dave Sennerud | FOR THE BUGLE irst, they hear the wail of sirens. then, they spot the line of emergency vehicles – fire trucks and police cars. “i thought maybe one of my crazy neighbors was burning the neighborhood down,” joked Shorewood’s Mike Sayles, who received a visit from the pink heals National tour last December. prior to the visit, Sayles, 19, said he had been depressed after being diagnosed with lymphoma. eventually, individuals notice the signature pink fire trucks. yes, bright pink fire trucks, the kind that make unsuspecting pedestrians or passersby stop and stare. “We heard the sirens, and then i saw the big pink trucks,” said Shirley koscik, who had just finished her chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer in April. “All i did was cry for an hour. it was amazing and humbling. i was honored.” While not an emergency, firefighters and police officers were there. Along with dozens of community members, they lined up to give hugs as part of community organization pink heals. every month the group visits people with cancer or other debilitating diseases to offer support, both emotional and financial. on Sunday, the group made seven stops throughout Joliet, Bolingbrook, lockport, Manhattan and Channahon. one visit was to the house of Joliet resident Jo ellyn Stefanski, who is battling cancer. After receiving flowers and several hugs, Stefanski signed one of those pink fire trucks and posed for pictures with new friends. see ‘PINK HEALS’ on PAge 7
photoS By DAVe SeNNeruD | for the BuGle
top: A fireman from the pink heals National tour delivers flowers to Joliet’s Joellyn Stefanski on Sunday. the group visited her home to show her support as she battles cancer. BottoM: Attendees at the pink heals National tour event at Shorewood Village hall sign the pink heals police car. people were encouraged to put messages in remembrance of people they know with cancer.
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Citywide scavenger hunt kicks off Summer Art Series Program looks to promote city’s history, businesses By Andrea Earnest bugle staff
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Lockport resident and World War II veteran Dorothy Worst was one of the first women to join the war effort. Her story is just one of the notable moments in Lockport history highlighted in the Summer Art Series 2015. The city of Lockport has partnered with local organizations to design collector cards that have been scattered around town in an effort to attract visitors and promote Lockport’s history. A total of 41 cards have been designed by six acclaimed artists from Lockport to London, including Tattoo City and Flower of Life Gallery owner Larry Brogan and Lockport Mayor Steve Streit. Other artists include Katie Blanchard,
Ed Smith, Adam Fabianski and Michael Fyles. The project is an initiative by Lockport’s Summer Art Series Committee to create family-fun programming that invites groups to explore all their city has to offer. Businesses and local organizations had the option to sponsor a card and be included in the scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt was created by the Summer Art Series committee to engage Lockport residents and visitors and to learn some history. The scavenger hunt continues through Aug. 31. Wendy Streit, chairwoman of the Summer Art Series Committee, said she and Lockport’s mayor wanted to create a fun, educational program that accomplished four goals: promote Lockport to Chicagoland, help retain businesses, engage younger residents and introduce them to the city’s history, and be fun at the same time. Streit added that many comments were made about how much fun the scavenger hunt was
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Lockport resident and World War II veteran Dorothy Worst views a collector card commemorating her contribution to the city’s history. Lockport Mayor Steve Streit, standing, was one of six artists who designed 41 collector cards for Summer Art Series 2015. and how it was a good way for kids and their families to learn. The Summer Art Series’ scavenger hunt kicked things off last week. State Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, and Rep. Emily McAsey, D-Lockport, were among area
officials who participated in the event, which introduced attendees to the artists. A luncheon event was held for officials and members of the media to cover the scavenger hunt and tour through Lockport.
Worst and her family attended the July 7 event and brought a scrapbook of her time in the army. All 41 cards are on display in full size on the third floor of the Gaylord building for viewing purpose. At the event, Worst was introduced to her card for the first time. There is a special card, #41, that is only available at the Summer Art Series Pop-Up Shopping tent during celebration weekend July 31 - Aug. 2. All of the cards feature both fictional and nonfictional characters in a dystopian universe set in 1895. The back of the cards includes a fictional story of the characters. The true story of the characters and a digital map can be found on the Summer Art Series website at, summerartseries.com/scavengerhunt. Scavenger hunt maps are available at city hall and the Lockport branch of the White Oak Library, 121 E. Eighth St., Lockport.
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transportation
Road projects set for Joliet Remaining MFT funds allowed for additional resurfacing projects By Marney Simon for the bugle
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After awarding this year’s road projects out of motor fuel tax funds, the city of Joliet finds itself with an additional $1.1 million left over for street improvements. On July 7, members of the Joliet City Council signed off on plans to
put that cash to good use, agreeing to include 23 additional areas to the 2015 roadway resurfacing project. “We did save quite a bit of money when we went out to bid for our motor fuel tax funds, so we’ve got a list of 23 other projects that are recommended for your consideration,” City Manager James Hock explained during the pre-council meeting on July 6. The city administration will now pursue engineering plans and advertise bids for those projects. During that meeting, the council also awarded additional largescale MFT projects, which were
already included in this year’s annual budget. The roadway improvement project for Fisk Avenue/Park Drive will be completed by PT Ferro in the amount of $294,885. PT Ferro was also awarded a $947,517 contract for street improvement on Raynor Avenue and Ida Street. Meanwhile, the city also moved ahead with approvals on other public works projects, starting with citywide manhole rehabs. After researching neighborhoods where complaints had been lodged of basement backups and sewer overflows, a total of 580 manholes were targeted
Roads slated for resurfacing Massachusetts Avenue Third Avenue Cumberland Parkway Sierra Highlands Drive Grand Highlands Drive Old Renwick Road
for the rehabilitation project. Those manholes are located in the Mayfair, Clearwater Springs, Aspen Falls, Kerwin Estates and Parkwood areas of Joliet. The project was awarded to Kim Construction for $1.2 million, 15 percent lower than anticipated.
Burgess Drive Stoneybrook Drive Harris Drive Tana Lane Midhurst Lane 1800 West Acres Road/ Border Lane Ella Avenue Emmett Street First Avenue Union Street
Blandford Avenue Russell Street Golf Road Stone Street North Bluff Street Longford Drive I-55 East Frontage Road
The council also awarded a sanitary sewer and manhole rehabilitation project in the Haldemann Terrace subdivision to rehab its 1920s-era sewer system. The $1.3 million project was awarded to Musson Brothers, Inc. of Brookfield, Wisconsin.
transportation
Route 30 detour in effect until November Detour part of $21 million project to widen road By Bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews
A planned detour of Route 30 between Renwick Road and Route 59 in Plainfield went into effect last week and will remain in place until late November. The Illinois Department of Transportation said motorists traveling in either direction on Route 30 will be directed to use Renwick Road and Route 59. For
individuals who want to access local businesses, a one-way single lane will allow traffic heading southeast on Route 30 from Route 59 to enter before exiting the work zone at Collins Drive. “Motorists should continue to expect delays and should allow extra time while driving through the segment under construction,” IDOT said in a release. “Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work
zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.” Immediately to the east, Route 30 between Renwick and Interstate 55 will be shifted south so construction can begin on the new westbound lanes. Access to all businesses will be maintained during the project, IDOT said. Eastbound Route 30 will be open to local traffic only from Route 59 to Howard. The village of Plainfield added that the eastbound lane will be reduced to 10 feet 6 inches. IDOT started the $21 million
reconstruction and widening of Route 30 between Interstate 55 and
Route 59 in April. It is expected to be completed in summer 2017.
www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.6734 W ednesday, July 15, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
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Shorewood Rafael Agron, 22, 6405 Breckenridge Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 1 a.m. July 3 in the 600 block of Brookforest Avenue for driving under the influence, no insurance, improper lane usage and other equipment violations.
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Sebastian A. Rodriguez, 22, 1619 Golden Ridge Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 1 a.m. July 3 in the 600 block of Brookforest Avenue for obstructing a police officer.
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Jacob R. Gajcak, 22, 712 Dover Way, Shorewood, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. July 7 at Hunter Drive and River Road for driving while license revoked.
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Ericka S. Thomas, 26, 2423 W. Dugdale Road, Waukegan, was arrested at 4:47 p.m. July 4 at Jefferson Street and Raven Road for driving while license suspended, no insurance, equipment violations and a Will County warrant.
Eugenio Luna, 32, 604 Williamson Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 5:10 p.m. July 7 at Channahon Street and Dante Court for driving while license suspended, no insurance and speeding.
James F. Kauppila, 46, 1723 Parkside Drive, Shorewood, was arrested at 10:56 p.m. July 4 at the residence for a DuPage County warrant.
Eunice L. Cartharn, 41, 1018 Lois Place, Joliet, was arrested in the 800 block of Brookforest Avenue for no valid driver’s license, no insurance and speeding.
Osbaldo Merced, 44, 136 Mayfield Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. July 2 at Black and Bronk roads for driving while license suspended, no insurance and other equipment violations.
Krystale L. Montique, 28, 602 Graystone Lane, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 5:01 p.m. July 8 at Brookforest Avenue and Meadow Drive for driving while license suspended, no insurance, driving without lights and other equipment
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violations. Breonte N. Smith, 23, 115 Walden Road, Joliet, was arrested at 2:41 p.m. July 9 at Black Road and Brookforest Avenue for driving while license suspended, illegal use of cell phone and no seatbelt.
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Joliet Hernandez Ruben Balderas, 46, 206 Park Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 2:26 a.m. July 3 at Center and Oneida for aggravated battery.
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Kevin Larverne Hart, 36, 404 Herkimer, Joliet, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. July 3 in the 400 block of Moran for failure to register as a sex offender.
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Jay Allen Nink Jr., 28, 2006 E. Washington, Joliet, was arrested at 5:58 p.m. July 3 in the 400
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block of East Cass for violation of an order of protection and obstructing justice. Raymond M. Villa Jr., 23, 12910 S. Stellar Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:33 a.m. July 3 in the 1400 block of Route 59 for possession of controlled substance.
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Richard Lamont Logan, 34, 1006 N. Hickory, Joliet, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. July 3 at the residence for domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.
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Anselmo Tochimani, 27, 205 Kathlyn Place, Joliet, was arrested at 10:13 p.m. July 3 at the residence for domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.
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Marcela Reyes, 21, 553 E. Jackson, Joliet, was arrested
at 1:48 a.m. July 3 in the 1000 block of North Prairie for DUI-alcohol. Jorge Perez-Sanchez, 47, 204 Irving, Joliet, was arrested at 1:10 a.m. July 3 at the residence for aggravated domestic battery.
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Danzel J. Mitchell, 24, 206 Fourth, Joliet, was arrested at 12:09 a.m. July 4 at the residence for aggravated domestic battery.
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Jesus Martinez, 37, 211 Davis, Rockdale, was arrested at 4:18 a.m. July 4 in the 700 block of Hollywood for criminal trespassing.
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Barbara R. Kosyluk, 60, 3010 Somme Court, Joliet, was arrested at 6:11 a.m. July 4 in the 2400 block of Essington Road for criminal trespassing and resisting/ obstructing a police officer.
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At the end of its 2014-15 term the Supreme Court decided that the key component of the Affordable Care Act--the tax subsidies available to help thinking people buy health about health insurance---would with Trudy Lieberman continue in all states. Justices addressed a challenge that the subsidies were legal only in the 17 states that ran their own shopping exchanges and not in the rest that chose to use the marketplaces operated by the federal government. That’s good news for the more than 6 million Americans whose subsidies were in doubt. The government’s own statistics make clear that most of these people would not be able to buy coverage without the extra help. The law was aimed at providing health insurance primarily for the poor and near poor, and the government’s numbers show that indeed people in those groups are buying policies on the exchanges and qualifying for subsidies. This year 87 percent of ACA enrollees qualified for subsidies, which averaged $263 a person for the year in the states with federally-run exchanges. For many that sum substantially reduced their premiums. Losing the subsidies would have thrown these people back into the ranks of the uninsured. Millions of those who bought the silver plans—a middle level of coverage—also qualified for additional help paying high deductibles, copays
and coinsurance (a percentage of a bill) that come with most health insurance policies these days. For those in that group the extra subsidies make insurance more affordable. What about everyone else? Lost in the cheering over the Supreme Court’s decision is the fact that only about 40 percent of Americans eligible for policies in the exchanges signed up in the first and second enrollment periods. That leaves about 18 million people who are eligible to sign up when open enrollment starts again on Nov. 1. Among them no doubt are lots of families with middle incomes in the $40,000 to $80,000 range. Subsidies decline as family income rises so those with incomes near the top of the subsidy range actually receive very little help, and if they buy the better gold or platinum policies which cover more, they get no subsidy for any cost-sharing. This may help explain why enrollees are concentrated among those with lower incomes. Experts are not sure whether overall growth in the ACA exchanges will simply be smaller than predicted—meaning more people will be uninsured--or whether it will just take longer to prod them to sign up. Either way, it’s troubling. “Obamacare will neither be politically or financially sustainable if it does not sign up enough people,” says health insurance consultant Robert Laszewski. Whether the number of enrollees climbs higher in the next enrollment period will depend on whether families and individuals think they can squeeze an insurance premium into their
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monthly budgets. They will make that calculation whether or not they are eligible for subsidies. The decision will depend on how expensive the premiums turn out to be, and while most of the states have yet to approve the final rates for 2016, an actuary for a major consulting firm told me, “there’s a tendency for higher rate increases than last year.” Oregon just announced final rates, the first state to do so, and the news was not good with the state insurance commissioner approving double-digit increases. Health Republic Insurance, for instance, one of the Oregon co-ops, asked for a 37.8 percent average increase on its silver plans for a 40-year-old. The state’s other co-op got a 19.9 percent increase. (The ACA authorized co-ops in order to inject more competition into the market.) Insurers in other states are also are asking for double-digit increases. What’s the reason? The actuary told me that medical costs, which drive a large chunk of the total premium, are up about one percentage point this year, and this increase appears to be greater than last year. He added some companies that had lower rates last year have higher ones this year. Companies with high rates in the past may opt for lower ones this year to grab new customers seeking cheaper premiums. We won’t know for several months whether premiums will be affordable enough to attract some of those 18 million Americans who still haven’t signed up. But in the long run it will be the dollars and cents calculations about family budgets not the Supreme Court that will determine the future of the Affordable Care Act. Tell us how higher insurance premiums would affect your family’s budget? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.
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Hoo Haven. 6 to 7 p.m. The White Oak Library District is pleased to present the program “Hoo Haven” at its Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive. Join us for a fun presentation with owls and other cool animal friends from Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. Kids of all ages are welcome! Registration is required. “Hoo” Haven is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing, sick, injured and orphaned, North American Wildlife. And to educating individuals to the importance of the conservation of Mother Earth, to maintain the land, clean and beautiful for all.
Party in the Park - Artisan Food and Wine Tasting. The event will have a bounce house, crafts, games and activities. Band: Strung Out. For more information, visit www.vil.shorewood. il.us/Events. Free Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. For more information, visit www. bicentennialpark.org. M&R Rush. 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s Outdoor Rooftop
Terrace, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The Summer Rooftop Music Series is back in 2015 for its sixth year. Recently reunited for special tours, M&R Rush has shared the stage with Styx, Survivor, Sammy Hagar, Judas Priest, Black Oak Arkansas, Head East and others. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $8 for students with valid student ID and JAHM members or $10 for the general public. Proceeds from this event benefit the museum’s educational & programming departments. For more information, call 815-723-5201 or visit www.jolietmuseum. org.
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Wedn esday, July 15, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com pinks heals | from page 1 “I’m speechless,” Stefanski said. “It means so much to someone fighting [cancer] to have so much support from people that you don’t even know. It’s amazing.” Joliet firefighter Matt Fleck, who co-founded the Joliet chapter with his wife Sandra, said Pink Heals has probably made 250 visits and given out nearly $100,000. In addition to the area firefighters and police that are involved in the group, local fire and police departments help organize visits and often join the caravans. “It’s a great way for the local police department and fire department to get involved in the cause and show they care,” said Fleck, who also cited the Will County Sheriff’s Office for its support. “As a police officer or firefighter, you take an oath to protect the community. This is a great way to truly make a difference in the community.” The visits coincided with a stopover from the Pink Heals National Tour and its founder, Dave Graybill, a retired firefighter. On Saturday night, the group welcomed
the tour with a free concert by country artist Stephen Neal outside Shorewood Village Hall. In addition to the sale of concessions, the event raised money through holding a raffle, selling merchandise and offering lighted balloons to launch. Fleck said he and his wife started the Joliet chapter in 2013 after getting tired of not knowing where their own charitable donations were going and suspecting that most went outside the local community. After spotting an advertisement for Pink Heals in a firefighter’s magazine, he organized a local event for the Pink Heals National Tour. “It’s everything we were looking for in an organization,” Fleck said. “100 percent of every fundraising dollar goes directly toward the cause. We’re all volunteers; no one is making money. We want people to see and know what their money does.” While the group uses pink on its vehicles, it is not associated with a cause. Instead, the group abides by its slogan, “Supporting women and their families, not causes.” “What we do is use fire trucks and police cars to help women, mainly
“I’m speechless. It means so much to someone fighting [cancer] to have so much support from people that you don’t even know. It’s amazing.” - Joliet resident Jo Ellyn Stefanski
those battling cancer,” Fleck said. “We visit men, too, but women are our foundation. Even if a man is affected, women are at the core of the family and have the most important job.” People contact the organization through its website, pinkhealsjoliet. org, using its home visit request form. Then, Pink Heals contacts the person making the request to get more information. The visit is always a surprise to the person affected. “It’s like a parade to the person’s house,” Fleck said. “We deliver money and flowers. It’s more of a celebration. The amount of money given depends on the person.” The Joliet chapter has three pink vehicles – two fire trucks and
a police car. All were obtained through donations and named after a woman who has been affected by cancer and impacted the community. They are named Addison, Tina and Kris. The vehicles are unique in that they are covered in signatures. Pink Heals encourages anyone who has had cancer or who knows someone affected by it to dedicate a message on them. Permanent markers were on hand both days. On Sunday, those three vehicles were joined by another pink fire truck, sports utility vehicle and a coach bus from the National Tour, as well as another truck sponsored by Pink Heals’ new children’s program, Gunner’s Kids (http://gunnerskids. org) “We are literally on a mission for the people by the people,” Fleck said. Koscik and Sayles were so moved by Pink Heals’ visits to their respective homes that they have become involved in the organization themselves. “I think Pink Heals has saved my life,” said Sayles, who plans to start a chapter in Georgia when he goes
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away to school this fall. “It showed me that everyone was there for me. It gave me something other than myself to fight for.” Since Koscik had good medical insurance and did not need financial assistance, her friends and family raised $1,100 for Pink Heals to help others in the area. Although she had not heard of the group before the visit, she is a huge supporter today. “It’s an amazing experience; that’s why I am here today,” Koscik said. “I usually wear my survivor’s hat to let people know I was in their shoes. Through giving back myself, it feels like I’m giving someone hope. We give love and support.” Those wishing to make a donation or get involved with Pink Heals can visit the group’s website or check out the latest updates on the Pink Heals Joliet Facebook page.
FoR WHEN yoU WANT To TAKE 5 MINUTES FoR yoURSElF Wednesday, July 15, 2015 | bug leneW spapers.com
Aries
MARCH 21 TO ApRIl 20
Be guided by your inner voice. You may experience conflicts in your family, home and work life in the week ahead. If you get a chance, get away from the hustle and bustle to meditate.
gemini
M Ay 2 2 T O j U n E 2 1
Those who are overly idealistic are often disappointed. As the week unfolds, you may be sensitive to nuance or over-sympathetic. Keep an eye on your possessions and bank account; an unexpected change could be beneficial.
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It’s complicated! You may have the urge to make major changes, but at the same time want everything to stay the same. As you pick and choose in the week ahead, remain loyal to existing commitments for the best results.
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librA
SEpTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
Tides always turn. They may turn more quickly where your love life is concerned. People who pop into your life this week might pop right out again. Enjoy unique experiences, but don’t put your money on the line.
sAgittArius
nOvEMBER 23 TO dECEMBER 22
Put your best foot forward. This week, you can please some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. Put financial negotiations or contracts on the back burner for a few days.
AquArius
jAnUARy 21 TO fEBRUARy 19
Be a hospitable host. Open the door and invite new places, faces and ideas into your life. Sound advice from a mentor or the wisdom of a friend could prevent you from making a major mistake in the week ahead.
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tAurus
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Stay in balance. Your personal outlook could go from one extreme to the other in the week ahead. Your mood may swing from confident to pessimistic to extravagant.
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When it’s good, it’s very good, and when it’s bad, it’s horrid. In the week ahead, your life will run most smoothly when you can demonstrate your trustworthiness and loyalty. Avoid competitions.
virgo
AUgUST 22 TO SEpTEMBER 23
Trade tradition for trustworthiness. The week ahead might offer opportunities to experiment with new ideas or unusual pleasures. When you’re with people you trust, you can let your hair down.
scorpio
OCTOBER 24 TO nOvEMBER 22
New romantic partners could turn out to have hang-ups. New friends, ideas and impulses are best considered ships passing in the night. Don’t let social matters or sudden impulses interfere with the work on your calendar this week.
cApricorn
dECEMBER 23 TO jAnUARy 20
Watch for signals and signs. In the week ahead, if things run smoothly, you’re on the right path. If you must jockey for position or forcefully make a point, you might prevail but it won’t be worth the turmoil.
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MULTISPORT AOY
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Joliet Catholic junior among male multisport athletes
By Scott Taylor sports editor
staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports
With more and more specialization in sports, the number of three sport athletes continues to dwindle. The few who do play, however, normally find success in all three. That was the case this past year as Plainfield Central’s Akwasi Aikins was among the top athletes on his team in all three sports. It was his track and field performance though that pushed him over the top. After nine straight months of playing high school sports, Aikins finished off his high school career by placing fourth in the state in the triple jump with a distance of 46-feet, 5.25-inches. On the football field, Aikins ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns on offense and was the leader of the defense, making 52 tackles, 3.5 for a loss, with 5.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. On the wrestling mat, Aikins just missed out on a state berth after advancing to sectional competition. For all of his success in a variety of athletic competitions, Aikins is the 2015 Voyager Media Male Multisport Athlete of the Year. Aikins narrowly beat out a host of fellow District 202 stellar athletes. Jake Mayon and Cole Kotopka of Plainfield East were
also successful three-sport athletes, while Daniel Jackson was successful in football and track. Central’s Kahmari Montgomery was a three-time state champion in track and also played football. Plainfield South’s Shane Ritter was all-area in both basketball and baseball. Here are the rest of the top multisport athletes for their respective area:
drake fellows, JOLIET A starter on the basketball and baseball team for Joliet Catholic Academy, Fellows brought his A-game to both sports. On the diamond, the junior lost only one game all season, a nine-inning loss to Lemont in the playoffs, to nine wins. He posted one save on the season, while having a .575 ERA, a .753 WHIP, 98 strikeouts and only 11 walks. On the hardwood, Fellows was a force inside for the Hilltoppers, using his ability to bang inside as well as hit the mid-range jump shot to help the team this season. It is the second-straight season Fellows has been the Joliet-area nominee.
Dimitri Akenten, BOLINGBROOK The senior forward burst on the scene this year in basketball being known for doing the dirty
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Drake Fellows is the Joliet-area Male Multisport Athlete of the Year.
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MULTISPORT AOY
Acosta is female AOY nominee By Scott Taylor sports editor
staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports
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Downers Grove North’s Jaida Green is the 2015 Voyager Media Female Multisport Athlete of the Year.
Downers North’s Jaida Green is known for her basketball skills. She was a first team allarea selection this past year after averaging 17.4 points, 3.5 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game as a junior. During the year she also verbally committed to Penn State University. Her commitment led her to try out track, where she competed in the high jump. After qualifying for state, Green set a personal record at the state meet, jumping 5-feet, 6-inches to place third in the state. “I’m glad I decided to come out,” Green said at the state meet. “I really was excited to learn how to high jump. It was something different from basketball, which I am used to. I want to come back next year and take first.” For her accomplishments in both sports, Jaida Green is the Voyager Media Female Multisport Athlete of the Year. Green edged out Downers South’s Ava Poriler, who was the lone female to be named to two Voyager Media All-Area teams (basketball and soccer). Here are the rest of the top multisport athletes for their respective area:
adrianna acosta, JOLIET The Joliet Catholic Academy senior averaged 10 points, eight rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Angels on the season. She was the inside force for an Angels team that made a run at a sectional title. On the soccer field, Acosta
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nina anderson, NILES The multi-talented Maine South product will be playing basketball collegiately later this fall at Illinois Wesleyan, where her father, Bill, played baseball. However, Anderson inherited Dad’s talent on the diamond, as well. She graduated in May after a
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four-year varsity softball career with coach Emmy Paiser’s club. Anderson was the Hawks’ starting shortstop in 2014, and became their No. 1 starting pitcher this season—one in which the Hawks won 20 games. Anderson also delivered clutch hits; she closed out her varsity career with a multiple-hit game that included three RBI. But her main sport is basketball. The two-time allconference guard was the
work on the Raiders’ team that finished a school-best third in the state. A starter, he averaged 8.3 points per game, grabbing 199 rebounds. On the gridiron, the 6-foot, 4-inch Akenten was a weapon that helped the Bolingbrook offense stretch the field.
his mark on the school record books, holding the all-time career and single-season records for assists, as well as being the all-time leader in career threepointers. deMarigny was steady with the glove at short, hit in the cleanup spot this spring for the Hawks and also was utilized by coach Bill Milano as a spot starting pitcher.
CALEB deMarigny, NILES
kelvin jones, ROMEOVILLE
It will be strange, indeed, for the Maine South varsity basketball and baseball teams next winter and spring when they take to the court and the field without a familiar No. 10 in the lineup—the number deMarigny wore both as a threeyear starting point guard and as a three-year starting shortstop. The All-CSL South guard left
The senior was a state qualifier in track and field, winning the Downers Grove South Sectional title in the discus with a throw of 169-07. In football, Jones opened the season as the Spartans’ quarterback, but after a midseason injury moved to fullback and linebacker to best help the team.
Hawks’ go-to player, leading the team—which won a regional championship—in scoring, rebounding, steals and assists last winter.
skye osborne, ROMEOVILLE The Most Valuable Player on the Romeoville softball team, Osborne batted .289 with three doubles, three triples and five home runs on the season. She drove in 24 and scored 15 runs.
For the season he threw for 468 yards and five touchdowns. He rushed for 545 yards on 102 carries with six touchdowns and caught five passes for 37 yards. Defensively, he had 15 tackles, two for a loss.
EJ Phillips, DOWNERS Downers Grove North senior was a three-year player for the Trojans’ football team. He was a force on the defensive line, despite playing with a broken wrist and a torn labrum. He also was a Voyager Media All-Area selection. On the wrestling mat, Phillips advanced to the state meet after placing second at both the regional and sectional levels. Phillips is headed to Northern Michigan to continue his football career.
On the basketball court, Osborne was an integral part of the Spartans’ team that showed vast improvement this season. It was her second-straight AOY nomination.
michaela schlattman, PLAINFIELD A Plainfield Central senior, Schlattman was the top Plainfield athlete for the second straight season.
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She led the Wildcats to a fourth straight softball regional title before falling in the sectional finals. En route to an all-area selection, Schlattman finished her season with a .439 average, scoring 44 runs and driving home 26 runs. She had six homers to go along with four triples, 13 doubles and 15 stolen bases. She was also a starter for the Wildcat basketball team.
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The 5th hole at Prairie Landing is the hardest hole on the course. Water comes into play on each shot.
Hazards aplenty
Numerous pitfalls make Prairie Landing a difficult course don’t see from the fairway. Our most recent There was a tough spot of golfing expedition took green that was blocked off us near the DuPage with a cone. Airport at Prairie Landing The second hole is also a Golf Club. short one at 310 yards, but The course is in a plays fairly tight and has relatively open area, an elevated fairway with which makes it windier bunkers guarding drives than your average course just off the fairway. and with it a links-style taylor’s take After a par-3, the fourth course that can make it by scott taylor hole is a 495-yard par five, very difficult even on an which has water that sticks average-wind day. It features fast greens and a tough out into the fairway on the right on layout with several water hazards your layup shot. That is followed by the signature to go along with the fescue grass in hole and one of the hardest holes I some places. The slopes prove the difficulty have ever played, the par-4 fifth hole as the tournament tees play 6,950 at 350 yards. It takes a strong drive, yards with a 139 slope and the especially from the back tees, to championship tees play 6,572 yards clear the creek that runs throughout with a 135 slope. We played from the hole, on the left side. Even from the blue tees, which were difficult the blue tees you need a straight enough, playing 6,092 yards with a drive and clear 180 yards in the air. You can aim for the right side of the 129 slope. The course starts with a short (292 fairway but that lengthens the hole from blue), but not easy hole and a and you approach shot has to carry rare picturesque hole to start a golf to the green over the creek. Even course. It plays over water on the playing left and clearing the water right side, but there is room to the on the tee shot still has a dangerous left to bypass the water. The green approach shot as the creek comes plays downhill over a ravine that you into play on the right.
The sixth hole was a bit disappointing because the green was a little beat up, but regardless is a three-putt possibility if you are on the wrong side of the green. The seventh hole is a 525-yard par-5 that has a creek down the left side of the hole and the eighth hole has the creek down the right side. The nine finishes with a 385-yard par-4 that has a lake to the right of the green. The back nine starts with a 500yard straight par-5 with big a big fairway but bunkers that can get you in trouble. A short par-4 is next where a layup off the tee is needed with a hazard running through the fairway 100 yards out of the green. There is also water on the right of the green, making this a true shotmaker’s hole. At 195 yards from the blue tees and 218 from the tournament tees, the 12th hole is a most difficult par3, especially playing into the wind, which was the case when we played. To make it harder, there is a forest on the left and the tee shot has to be carried over water. The 13th is another par-5 and the third shot has to carry water again
and it makes it very difficult to go for the green in two. That is followed by a second par-3 on the back side and a breather of a hole, the par-4 15th. The closing stretch features the longest par-4, a 185-yard par-3 and a 525-yard par-5, a daunting closing stretch. The par-5 has water to the left of the green and a bunker to the right. When the pin is in the front of the green and you land in the bunker, a long bunker shot can land you in the water. Overall, this was a fun course to play. It is one of the more difficult courses you will see in the area and plays longer than advertised. The one problem with the course is the pace of play. They allow for 4.5 hour rounds, which means if you are a fast player, you will be waiting a lot, as we did. I’m still under the belief that rounds should take no longer than four hours. Weekday rates are $67 before 3 p.m. and $47 after, while weekend rates begin at $84 before going down throughout the day. The prices are average with comparable courses in the area, making this a solid option to play, especially if you are looking for a challenge.
Overview Prairie Landing Location: West Chicago, Illinois best feature: Each hole has a unique layout, keeping the player off guard throughout the round quick tip: Hit the ball straight. Trouble looms all over the place off the fairway
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schumacher earn 80th career victory at Nhra Nationals Tony Schumacher raced to a milestone 80th career victory in Top Fuel Sunday at the Lucas Oil Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by General Tire at Route 66 Raceway. Tommy Johnson Jr. (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock), and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were victorious in their respective categories at the 13th of 24 events in the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Schumacher pushed his U.S Army dragster to the winner’s circle with a 3.844-second pass at 320.20 mph, beating Larry Dixon’s 3.932 at 298.93 in the final round. The win was Schumacher’s third victory of the season and a category-high fifth in Chicago. Schumacher, the eight-time and defending world champ, now sits five victories from tying Pro Stock’s Bob Glidden for third on the all-time wins list in any NHRA Professional category. “That was a fun race,” said Schumacher, who moves into the Top Fuel points lead with the win. “Our crews are so good and win so many races. There are no easy races. Just proud to be in the position we’re in. When we’ve had to win and it positively had to be done, we’ve been great at that. You have to be great every day and you have to be better than that some days.” Schumacher has faced Dixon 82 times with 20 of those meetings occurring in a final round, where Schumacher holds a 14-6 advantage. Dixon, a three-time world champ, was appearing in his fourth final of the season in the C&J Energy Services dragster and is closing in on his first win since Phoenix 2011. The result moves Dixon to third in points. Tommy Johnson Jr. raced his Make-
A-Wish Foundation Dodge Charger R/T to his first win since Bristol last season with a 4.259 at 245.27 victory over two-time and defending world champ Matt Hagan, who lost traction at the starting line. The finish marks Johnson’s 11th career victory (9th in Funny Car), first of the season and first in Chicago. With the result, Johnson rises to sixth in points. “The days you win, you get up and you feel it,” said Johnson, who drove past Brian Stewart, Jack Beckman, and No. 1 qualifier Cruz Pedregon to reach the final. “I woke up this morning feeling like we were the car to beat. We’ve had a really good car, a really good performance, but we couldn’t get it to go our way, and we kind of beat ourselves a couple of times with mistakes. I’ve got to hand it to our guys. They kept working. The last two races in qualifying the car has been flawless.” Hagan, who was attempting to win this event for the third consecutive year, had a consistent Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T all day from the No. 11 position, racing past Ron Capps, Tony Pedregon, and Tim Wilkerson before his final-round loss to Johnson. Despite the loss, Hagan extends his points lead to 178 points over second-place Capps. In Pro Stock, Allen Johnson drove his Magneti Marelli Dodge Dart to victory for the 25th time in his career with a 6.624 at 209.88, outlasting Charlotte winner Larry Morgan’s 6.667 at 210.18. Johnson, who is now one win from tying Lee Shepherd and Dave Connolly for ninth on the alltime Pro Stock wins list, raced past Bo Butner, Chris McGaha, and four-time world champ and points leader Greg Anderson before taking out Morgan in the final and earning his first career
win at the facility. Johnson is now fifth in Pro Stock points. “The team has really been digging these last three or four races, and we pretty much got a handle on all the issues that have plagued us the first half of the year,” said Johnson, who also has two runner-up finishes on the season. “I think we had a better car the last couple of races but just showed bad luck.”
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Rail safety sought by local legislators Positive Train Control to prevent accidents and save lives By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @RomeovilleBugle
Local legislators are pushing for more federal funding to help railroads install equipment believed to prevent accidents. Positive train control uses GPS to track train movements and override human errors to prevent accidents, such as the May 12 derailment near Philadelphia that killed eight people. Currently, most commuter and freight railroad companies, including Metra, say they will fail to meet a federally mandated deadline requiring full installation of PTC by the end of
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Congressman Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., calls for additional federal funding for railroad safety at LaSalle Street Station in Chicago. the year. Congressmen Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., and Mike Quigley, D-Ill., along with Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin and officials from Metra, called for additional
federal funding for positive train control and other rail safety improvements. The legislators argued that PTC is a costly but needed element of railroad safety. Railroads that do not meet the
deadline could face fines of up to $25,000 a day per track segment. Lipinski said he believes rail safety is a top priority and introduced a bill in 2008 to create a Rail Safety Technology Grant program to help railroads install life-saving PTC more quickly. “Unfortunately, Congress never fully funded this program and commuter railroads like Metra have not been able to implement PTC,” he said. Earlier this year, Lipinski and Quigley introduced the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act, which reauthorizes the Rail Safety Technology Grant program to improve the safety of railroads. The congressmen helped provide $60 million for the grant program in 2014, but Congress had failed to provide full funding
over the years, Lipinski added. In order to help railroads – especially commuter railroads – finish installing positive train control as soon as possible, the RAILS Act provides $200 million for each of the next five years for PTC safety technologies, rail integrity inspection systems, a system for electronic communication regarding hazardous material rail shipments, and other new rail safety items.
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Tips for grandparents helping to raise children Census data indicate 4.9 million U.S. children raised solely by grandparents As retirement age approaches, many older adults envision themselves downsizing and moving to a quaint community to enjoy their golden years in as relaxing a fashion as possible. However, for a growing number of seniors, their retirement years are being spent helping to raise grandchildren. United States Census data from 2010 indicate 4.9 million American children are being raised solely by their grandparents. Many grandparents provide part-time care when their older children have to move back home with their families, as roughly 13 million children are now living in homes with their grandparents. Although being raised by grandparents may not be the ideal situation for all parties involved, such situations are a necessity for many families. Seniors who are once again thrown into the
caregiver arena may need a crash course in childcare or a few pointers on parenting in the modern age.
the right equipment Children certainly require a lot of gear, more than grandparents likely used when raising their own children. Certain safety requirements are in place to safeguard young children, and that often means investing in new cribs, car seats, high chairs and other items. Grandparents should resist the temptation to use old items in storage, as such items may no longer be safe and could put grandchildren at risk for injury.
important documents Grandparents should keep pertinent documents in one easily accessible place in their homes should an emergency arise. These include birth certificates,
immunization records, dental records, school papers, citizenship papers, and proof of income.
Talk to an attorney Lawyers can help grandparents wade through legal arrangements, such as filing for custody, guardianship or adoption. Options vary depending on where petitioners live, but lawyers can provide peace of mind.
financial assistance Grandparents caring for a child may be eligible for financial assistance. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is
a joint federal and state program that can provide need-based financial assistance. The AARP or GrandFamilies may be able to put grandparents in touch with financial advisors in their areas.
schools and daycare School-aged children will need to be enrolled in school. Grandparents should contact the department of education where they live to learn about local school systems. Some grandparents can qualify for free or low-cost daycare, and such programs can be discussed with local Social Services offices.
emotional support Taking care of grandchildren is a full-time job. At times, grandparents may feel stressed. A strong support system can help seniors work through the peaks and valleys of this new and unexpected stage in life. Church- or community center-based counseling services may be available. Caring for grandchildren is lifechanging. It can be fulfilling, but it also requires a lot of energy and commitment. But grandparents needn’t go it alone, as there are resources available to seniors caring for their grandchildren.
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