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APRIL 9, 2014
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Evergreen Terrace a battleground for mayoral candidates Condemnation lawsuit has been in court for 9 years >> See full story on page 5
PHOTO BY JOHN PATSCH | FOR THE BUGLE
Washington Junior High band director R. Scott Barnes leads a rehearsal in preperation for District 86’s 100th anniversary concert.
By Stewart Warren For the Bugle
As city officials consider the ongoing lawsuit to condemn Evergreen Terrace, there have been some questions about day-to-day life at the housing complex. Some people say it’s now a better place and argue that the crime problem has diminished. Others disagree. The Joliet police recently analyzed >> see Terrace | Page 22
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Kaupas gains a vote after more ballots counted Nick Ficarello not conceding in race By Nick Reiher Managing Editor
After nearly two hours of counting the provisional and absentee ballots from the March 18 Primary, Will County clerk’s officials said Ken Kaupas added gained one vote in his race against Nick Ficarello for the GOP nomination for sheriff. In the provisional ballots,when people are allowed to vote at their polling places on Election Day under certain conditions,
Aurora portion of Will Kaupas received 32 votes to County moot. Will County 31 for Ficarello. Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots It was at that point Kaupas said she would have those said he and Ficarello locked totals later Tuesday, and they eyes across the room as if to would be official April 8. say, “No surprise there.” It had Ficarello,a former sheriff’s been close on March 18, when deputy chief, said he was not Kaupas tallied 20,388 votes conceding. He wanted to and Ficarello received 20,165. talk to his legal counsel and Political insiders said even Ken Kaupas Nick Ficarello campaign leaders to figure that seemingly small amount out the next step. He could of votes as the difference the 291 absentee ballots in the ask for a partial recount of was too much for Ficarello selected precincts in the county to overcome. But he and his counter, 202 were found to be supporters were there in the acceptable, and the count was where he believes he could pick basement of the Will County exactly down the middle: 101 for up enough votes. Or, he said, it is possible he could run as an Building April 1 to hope for the Kaupas; 101 for Ficarello. That tally made some ballots independent in November. best. still being counted from the Either way, he said, he would But after clerk’s workers fed
have an answer in a couple days. Kaupas pretty much acted the winner, accepting congratulations and expressing relief following Tuesday’s count. He and Democratic nominee Mike Kelley, who won easily on March 18, already have talked, he said. Kelley works under Kaupas, Deputy Chief of the sheriff’s Special Operations Bureau. Kaupas, cousin of outgoing Sheriff Paul Kaupas, said they talked about keeping things professional in the office. Both agreed that was key, he said. “When you walk in in the morning, you have to talk off that political hat,” Kaupas said.
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Company explains plans for Evergreen Terrace Holsten Real Estate Development may guide redevelopment of troubled housing complex By Stewart Warren For the Bugle
If the city of Joliet’s lawsuit is successful and it buys Evergreen Terrace, the Holsten Real Estate Development and Management Co. will guide the redevelopment of the troubled housing complex. Joliet officials hired Holsten as a consultant more than a year ago, Joliet City Attorney Jeff Plyman said at the beginning of Monday’s City Council Workshop. The Chicago-based company has plenty of experience working with difficult properties, including the redevelopment of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green housing project. Holsten turned the notorious Chicago Housing Authority property into a new neighborhood with a mix of subsidized public housing units, affordable properties and more expensive homes. Peter Holsten, the company’s president and managing broker, and his staff came to the Monday meeting to explain their plans for Evergreen Terrace to the City Council. In some ways, Evergreen Terrace is Joliet’s version of
Cabrini-Green. The complex has long been a problem in Joliet. The federally funded, low-income apartment buildings sit on a hill just above the west side of the Des Plaines River. The buildings went up in the late 1960s. At the time, it was billed as an urban renewal project, and it replaced historic 19th century buildings built in the city’s early years. Evergreen Terrace has a long history of building code violations including broken elevators and urine-soaked hallways. It’s been well known for drug dealing, rapes, murders and other violent crimes. Nine years ago, former Joliet City Councilman Tim Brophy led the crusade to condemn the buildings, acquire the land along the riverfront and redevelop it, perhaps into a park. In August 2005, the City Council voted unanimously to begin condemnation proceedings. The case has been in court for years, but there has been progress recently. At the end of 2013, Evergreen Terrace residents who fought Joliet’s plans to take over and redevelop the buildings dropped their lawsuit against the
city. The residents also withdrew allegations that the city violated the Fair Housing Act by filing a condemnation suit against the buildings’ owners. In the past few months, there has been a new controversy involving Evergreen Terrace. Some of the councilmen have complained they have been out of the information loop and not heard certain information or been given certain documents related to the housing complex and the lawsuit. So Peter Holsten was asked to come to Joliet, give a presentation and clear up some of the murkier issues. Kendra Freeman is president of the non-profit Holsten Human Capital Development, a division of the bigger company. Freeman
talked about her work with residents during the revamping of public housing projects in the Chicago area. Her company strives to strengthen the atrisk population by expanding their access to resources while promoting self-sufficient, wellness and stability, Freeman said. Peter Holsten’s presentation showed how some of the developments looked before and after his involvement. Whistler Crossing in Riverdale began as workforce housing for the nearby steel mills. Over time, the units became badly deteriorated, he said, flashing photographs of a filthy toilet and the dirty walls inside one building. But the Holsten Company turned it into a clean and modern place
to live. If the city acquires Evergreen Terrace, plenty of changes should be made, Peter Holsten said. “We understand the city would like to de-densify the area (so that fewer people lived there),” Peter Holsten said. “We do feel very strongly it should not be a poverty concentration. It should be mixed income.” The city might choose to tear down one or both of the buildings at Evergreen Terrace, Peter Holsten said. There were advantages to either plan. But the improvements were critical. “We want this to last for a long time, so it has to be very well built,” he said. A mix of city, county and state funding along with a mortgage on the buildings would provide the financing. There also would be investors in the project. “This is called ‘layered financing,’” Peter Holsten said.“No single source of money is enough to do the job.” Mayor Tom Giarrante asked how the city would know if Evergreen Terrace’s buildings should be renovated or demolished. Local officials must consider if the present incarnation of the housing project is a good neighbor to the rest of the city’s residents, Peter Holsten said. If it isn’t, the buildings should go.
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Police search warrant yields 2 guns, 3 arrests By Nick Reiher Managing Editor
Acting on a tip, Will County Police searched an apartment in the 300 block of Herkimer St. in Joliet Tuesday morning and arrested three men after finding two weapons and
suspected drugs. Arrested were Roman Medel III, 23, 320 Herkimer, Apt. 1, Joliet, who was charged with one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon; Darius Johnson, 22, 621 Jerome, Joliet, who was charged with unlawful use of a weapon; and Courtney
Smith, 21, 1328 Pequot, Joliet, who was charged with violation of probation. Deputy Chief Ken Kaupas said they got a tip regarding a weapon used in a murder two years ago. After obtaining enough information for the search
warrant, they found two handguns, a Glock .40 caliber and a Ruger 9 mm, as well as a bag containing suspected crack cocaine and an unspecified number of Ecstasy pills. Kaupas said neither of the weapons was used in the unsolved murder case. But
they have turned over the information to Joliet Police to see if they match any unsolved cases of theirs. Kaupas said Medel and Johnson would appear in bond court Wednesday, and Smith would face a probation hearing.
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Goodson to resign from County Board April 15 She will take a job as Director of Community & Government Relations for Edward-Elmhurst By Nick Reiher Managing Editor
Lee Ann Goodson said she will resign from the Will County Board on April 15, opening the way for a replacement to be made by the May 15 board meeting. Goodson, R-Plainfield, PHOTO BY NICK REIHER/MANAGING EDITOR announced recently she will take a job as Director of Lee Ann Goodson shares a moment with Jim Moustis, R-FrankCommunity & Government fort, Republican Caucus Chair, following her final board Executive Relations for Edward-Elmhurst Committee meeting April 3. She is leaving the board after 12 years to take a job as Director of Community & Government Relations Healthcare, effective April 9. for Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare. She will replace Sandy Benson, who is retiring April “I’ve never seen 11 after nearly 25 A District 5 Will years at the health County Board a County Board system. Member since 2002, member who doesn’t Fellow Executive Goodson said precinct come to work,” Committee members committeemen Goodson said. wished her well at in Plainfield and her final meeting on Wheatland townships “Whether it’s for April 3. And she had a will select a person their district or not. lot of great things to to replace her on the Lee Ann Goodson We care about this say about them and R-Plainfield November ballot. That county as a whole.” County Board staff as person’s name will be well. given to Will County Executive Goodson told the staff she’s Larry Walsh, who will then With tie-breakers going sure she wasn’t the only board submit the name to the full to Walsh, the split gave the member calling them regularly County Board for approval. Democrats a majority they to find out information. But One scenario has Goodson’s hadn’t had on the board for every time she did, they were District 5 November running- more than 30 years. friendly, helpful, professional mate Darren Bennefield being Republicans in Plainfield and and prompt. appointed to fill her vacancy. Wheatland townships each “Melissa (Johannsen, assistant Bennefield then would run need to organize before they chief of staff) told me, ‘Our job with the new person against vote on Goodson’s replacement. is to make you look as good as incumbent Democrat Reed Precinct committeemen were possible.’ You have done that.” Bible of Plainfield for the two just elected or re-elected Goodson also wanted people seats in November. on March 18, and they need to know the hard work and Republicans already figured to select leadership and professionalism her fellow to be focusing on District 5 this nominating committees. board members give every day, year since they were surprised Goodson also will resign her even through some challenging when Bible defeated incumbent position as County Government issues. County Board member John Coordinator for House “I’ve never seen a County Argoudelis in November Republican Leader Jim Durkin. Board member who doesn’t 2012. Bible’s victory, aided by She was Will County Legislative come to work,” she said. a Democratic turnout in the Coordinator for former House “Whether it’s for their district Aurora portion of Will County, Republican Leader Tom Cross or not. We care about this helped the Democrats gain a from 2004 to 2013. county as a whole.” 13-13 split on the board.
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THE BAND
PlayS on
District 86 band program celebrates 100 year anniversary
Washington Junior High School Band, and the music swelled and grew, filling the room. One by one, they filed on a But only for a minute. Wednesday into the band room Barnas signaled them to stop. at Washington Junior High Every one of the students School, stepping carefully over looked at him, their faces relaxed the growing pile of backpacks, yet serious. jackets and instrument cases “Get that low C in tune, please,” heaped by the door. he sang, looking at one student. The boys and girls found their “That was better, trumpets, thank places and sat down, backs you.” straight as No. 2 pencils. Although the kids probably Flipping through sheet music, weren’t thinking about it that day, they found the by playing in first page of the band, they “Music wasn’t “Harry Potter are becoming something they and the Deathly part of an forced on us,” Rosie i m p o r t a n t Hallows, Part I.” Then, they began piece of explained, sitting to play. local history. in Barnas’ small But they This year, office.“it was a way Joliet Public weren’t working to express yourself S c h o o l s together yet; they were simply District 86 is – to dance and to warming up. So celebrating sing.” it was a little bit the 100th like a band gone anniver sar y wild -- a flute here, a clarinet of its band program. there, something thumping from The schools and their students the last row. are marking the occasion by R. Scott Barnas, the band holding a special concert at 7 director, asked for their p.m. on April 16 at the Rialto attention. Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago “OK, eyes on me, please. Eyes St., Joliet. Tickets are $3 and are on me, ladies and gentlemen,” available at the theater’s box Barnas said. office. The public is invited to Then they truly began to play. >> see band | Page 18 In a moment, they became the By Stewart Warren For the Bugle
PHOTOS BY JOHN PATSCH & SUBMITTED PHOTOS
(From top to bottom) An early photo of Joliet Grade School Band performing (Sub.); Washington Junior High School trombone player Jordan Carey practices for the 100th anniversary concert (JP); Washington Junior High Uniform from the 1960s (Sub.); Washington Junior High flute player Jeanette Iverra practices for the district’s upcoming concert (JP)
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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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Adam J. Barbosa, 30, 667 Landau, was arrested at 7:24 p.m. March 28 at Desplaines and DeKalb for possession of cannabis.
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Alexander J. Buric, 18, 2707 Steamboat Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:41 p.m. March 28 in the 4400 block of Willowbend for possession of cannabis and illegal possession of alcohol beverage by minor. Tyler M. Ziellinski, 18, 6615 Peyla Lane, Plainfield, was arrested for illegal possession of alcohol beverage by minor.
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Isiah M. Tucker, 35, 510 Illinois, was arrested at 8:20 a.m. March 28 at 510 Illinois for armed violence, manufacture/ delivery of cannabis, two counts of unlawful use of weapon by a felon, possession of drug equipment and unlawful possession of body armor/felon.
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Nakia L. Johnson, 21, 3551 Mall Loop, was arrested at
10:30 a.m. March 28 at 3551 Mall Loop Drive for prostitution.
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Robert A. Page, 48, 1107 Saddlebrook Drive, Bloomington, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. March 28 at 3551 Mall Loop Drive for soliciting a prostitute.
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Steven M. Stanko, 53, 2220 Gladiola Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested at 2:05 p.m. March 28 at 2524 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Ronald L. Hunter, 24, 130 Edison Road, was arrested at 6:17 p.m. March 28 at 2036 Englewood for aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated assault, criminal trespass to state supported land, possessing ammunition w/o a FOID and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Rosendo Rodriguez, 56, 2504 Joe Adler Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. March 28 at 2375 Drauden for DUI-alcohol.
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Julio C. Lopez, 21, 656 Summit, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. March 28 at that address for domestic battery and on an out of town warrant.
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A 17-year-old was arrested at 7:58 p.m. March 28 at
Black and Lois for obstructing a peace officer. A 17-year-old was arrested at 7:58 p.m. March 28 at Black and Lois for possession of cannabis.
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A 13-year-old was arrested at 1:54 a.m. March 29 at 5th and Eastern for aggravated discharge of firearm, aggravated unlawful use of weapon, no FOID card and possession of stolen firearm. A 17-year-old was arrested for aggravated discharge of firearm, no FOID card and aggravated unlawful use of weapon.Brandon Maiden,19,611 S.Gordon,Kankakee,was arrested at 1:55 a.m. for possession of cannabis, possession of stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of weapon, aggravated discharge of firearm and no FOID card. A 17-year-old was arrested for no FOID card and aggravated unlawful use of weapon. A 16-year-old was arrested for aggravated discharge of firearm, no FOID CARD and aggravated unlawful use of weapon.
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Kenneth Smith Jr., 26, 104 Winston Court, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:22 p.m. March 29 at 400 S. Chicago for possession of cannabis.
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was arrested at 4:31 a.m. March 29 at 401 N. Eastern for criminal trespass to real property. Cedrick McCann, 47, 720 E. Washington, was arrested at 1:33 p.m. March 29 at 102 Hobbs for Domestic Battery.
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Ladonn E. Smith, 26, 6945 S. Merrill, Chicago, Dante D. Jackson, 25, 619 Ashley Court, and Tyrone N. Boykins, 24, 7114 S. Drexel, were arrested at 10:29 p.m. March 29 at 358 N. Broadway for criminal trespass to real property.
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Kelly M. Shane, 22, 16644 Grants Trail, Orland Park, was arrested at 1:26 a.m. March 29 at 4411 Timber Ridge Court for criminal trespass to real property.
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Keith Crist, 19, 804 Cornell Court, Shorewood, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. March 29 at 1600 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Brianna L. Hornbuckle, 37, 1103 Westshire Drive, was arrested at 3:03 a.m. March 29 at 1010 Westshire for domestic battery.
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K. Robinson, 21, 20 Mykala 924 Wilcox, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. March 30 at 911 Oakland for aggravated DUI and DUI – drugs.
Zelma P. Pruitte, 44, 400 Bluff, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. March 30 at 311 N. Ottawa for battery.
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Charity R. Nativo, 36, 905 Longwood Drive, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. March 30 at that address for domestic battery.
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Heracheal G. Coopwood, 32, 1023 Cassie Drive, was arrested at 10:49 a.m. March 30 at 150 N. Ottawa for liquor on public way.
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Shorewood Justine M. Sorrentino, 22, of 1907 Larkspur Drive, Plainfield, arrested for resisting/ obstructing a peace officer March 29 after refusing to leave a business at 700 W. Jefferson St.
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Guillermo Magdaleno, 20, of 5717 Arbor Falls Court, Plainfield, arrested for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct on March 30 at 700 W. Jefferson St.
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Luis E. Gastelum, 18, of 24559 W. Park River Lane, Shorewood,arrested March 30 for driving while license suspended, speeding and no insurance at Cottage and Shorewood streets.
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Pay attention to experience in midterms
We need fiscally conservative people elected to run our country, local government We have just completed preliminary elections and now move into midterm. We face serious problems locally, more so statewide, let alone federally. We need to pick individuals of ability and experience in order to work toward resolutions of our myriad difficulties. The balance of our problems is business and fiscal in nature. We need to pick candidates
with strong, successful business backgrounds, along with fiscally conservative views versus professional politicians, in order to start to regain our fiscal strength. You wouldn’t get a plumber (no matter how talented) to perform brain surgery. You would want a talented and experienced brain surgeon. Why then do some feel that a politician, either incumbent and/or new, can and will be able to work to resolve business problems they have no experience in doing? Running a government is a business. It’s the business of the people. We need fiscally conservative
people elected to run our country and local government. Let’s elect people with business experience and training to run our governments and then hold their feet to the fire to ensure that it’s accomplished. This is our chance to succeed. If we elect those who have no background,we are bound to keep the status quo and fail. Hopefully, if we elect those who have the talent and experience, we will correct the mess we are in for us and the future. Mark Turk Joliet
Sharing concerns about Joliet’s redistricting We are concerned because six council persons live within 4 square miles of each other We are writing to express our concern about fair and honest redistricting in the city of Joliet. We do not believe that the City Council is concerned about it. Redistricting comes around once every 10 years and shapes the form of government for the next 10 years. If no one cares or seeks change, the City Council will draw their own map any way they choose to. Then the city government will continue to be the government of the City Council and not the government of the people. Joliet city government is made up of five districts, with one
councilman per district, three councilmen-at-large and the mayor. The map presented by the council this year has each of the districts containing 29, 650 constituents. The city includes residents in Troy, Plainfield, Crest Hill, New Lenox and Kendall County. How large do these districts need to get before we make a change? The Mexican American Coalition and Concerned Citizens of Joliet propose that the City Council eliminate the three atlarge positions and create three new districts by dividing the citizens into eight districts. Each district would contain 18,500
constituents. Citizens would get better representation because of a smaller population in each district. There would be a possibility of change of personnel at the elections.This would increase the likelihood of more people getting involved, which will increase voter interest. That will inevitably lead to increased voter turnout. We are concerned because six council persons live within 4 square miles of each other. Joliet is a city of 66.77 square miles. It does not seem like we are getting fair representation. Many city councilmen in the past have been in office for years. Eight districts might help create term limits. Joe Belman Joliet
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Celebrate National Library Week April 13-19 April 13-19th is National Library Week this year. It’s a week that librarians take time to celebrate our nation’s libraries and to educate our public as to all the things that libraries do. For instance, did you know that there are more public libraries in the U.S. than there are McDonald’s? However,Americans spend nearly three times as much on buying candy as they do on public libraries! (Statistics from the American Library Association, 2012) But we’ve got some pretty sweet stuff at our libraries, too. Everyone knows that we have
books for all ages, but we also provide access to e-books, too. Heck, the Shorewood-Troy Library even checks out e-readers, so that you can get a taste of what they’re like before you buy one. We have DVDs, CDs, magazines, video games, and more for checkout. Most items check out for three weeks, with two renewals (DVDs check out for one week with one renewal). The Shorewood-Troy Library also offers a wide variety of programming for all ages. You can check out all the upcoming events at http://il.evanced.info/ shorewood/lib/eventcalendar.asp.
You can even register yourself for a program. Our library newsletter, which is available in the library and is mailed to you quarterly, also has good descriptions of all of the upcoming events. Has it been awhile since you’ve visited your library? The Shorewood-Troy Library is hosting an Open House on April 18th from 1-3 p.m. Stop in to enjoy light refreshments and see all of the things that your local library offers to you. If it’s been awhile since you visited, you’ll be surprised! - Shorewood-Troy Library Staff
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Free smoke detectors at St. Pat’s Neighborhood Association general meeting Meeting scheduled for April 16 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s School Residents who attend the St. Pat’s Neighborhood Association’s annual springtime meeting might leave the event feeling safer. The group is giving away smoke detectors and there also will be a free drawing for radios that monitor the weather and issue alerts before dangerous storms. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on April 16 inside the gym of St. Patrick’s School, 110 Willow Ave., Joliet. It’s free and the public is invited to attend. During the session, Joliet Emergency Management Director Greg Sebben will explain how to prepare for severe spring weather such as thunderstorms and tornados. The American Red Cross will also be available to schedule free safety checks of
residents’ homes. The checks identify household hazards and provide solutions for them while also creating an escape plan for emergencies. Everyone who schedules and completes a full house safety check will receive a free kit including a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, fire extinguisher, window film, a surge suppressor and first aid supplies. Residents can also get a better understanding of how to deal with everyday problems in the neighborhood. The meeting’s centerpiece is an “Information Buffet,”a way to quickly get answers to nagging questions. As part of the buffet, residents can meet oneon-one with members of the Joliet Police and Fire Departments and other city staffers. A public works department official will be there to talk about the neighborhood’s infrastructure, including sidewalks, utility poles, streets or storm sewers.
A representative from the city’s neighborhood services department will offer explanations of what can be done about properties that need repair, have overgrown grass, cars parked on the lawn or other home maintenance issues. Joliet Township Animal Control can advise residents on pet care and offer solutions for problems involving stray animals or nuisance wildlife.Nancy Kuhajda,the master gardener from the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, will explain how to spruce up yards and gardens after the long winter. “It’s important to share as much information as possible with the residents of St. Pat’s and surrounding areas so they can continue to make their community a safer and better place to live,”said Carol Ann Heinemann, president of the St. Pat’s Neighborhood Organization.
Take 5 Crossword Puzzle
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Horoscopes Familiarity breeds contempt. This week, familiarity may breed a need to defend your position or start a squabble in order to get attention. You can easily mistake other people’s intentions, so seek clarity.
Remove bitter roots before they grow to bear sour fruit. The week ahead might be challenging if a loved one or partner gives your ideas the cold shoulder. Avoid feelings of resentment; don’t let sour grapes grow wild.
The most important person in the world might be in your own backyard. Don’t get carried away by romantic fantasies in the week ahead. Best friends might need your steady hand and sensible head to guide them.
There’s no wrong time to do the right thing. In an effort to set things right, however, you could create disruptions. You may be elected to clean up the mess when the applecart is upset in the week ahead.
A bed of roses might look inviting in the week to come, but roses have thorns, so it might not be what you expect. Loved ones could disturb the peace and quiet, or provoke you with surprising actions and ideas.
Money is meant to be spent, but not too quickly or without forethought. During the week ahead, an emphasis may be placed on finances and possessions that redefine your sense of what constitutes lasting values.
The fog comes in on little cat feet. Convoluted schemes might backfire so don’t let your imagination run away with you. Avoid signing agreements this week, or at least remember to read the fine print.
The quickest path between two points is a straight line. In the week to come, people may seem to mask their true intentions by sidestepping crucial issues. Iron out differences as quickly as possible.
Stand on your own two feet. Your ability to act without supervision is your most valuable asset. This isn’t a good week to turn a hobby into an incomeproducing venture or to draw friends in on a business deal.
Don’t jump out of the frying pan right into the fire. Don’t act on impulse and whim during the coming week. A special someone expects you to fulfill your duties and may not be willing to follow your pipe dreams.
If someone judges you, they don’t define you; they define themselves. In the week ahead, you may need to walk the line between giving people the benefit of the doubt and maintaining healthy skepticism.
An aura of romantic bliss may develop this week, so being all alone simply won’t do. Guard against becoming involved in new entanglements or romantic ventures, but spend time with trusted companions.
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News Briefs Spring Scramble at Inwood Golf Course Sign up for the Spring Scramble to be held on Sunday, April 27, at Inwood Golf Course, 3200 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. This event will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost is $220 per team and includes greens fees and cart rental. Additionally, there will be an optional $40 per team skin game. The team price includes lunch at the turn as well as food and
beverages following golf. Gift certificates for the golf shop will be issued to flight winners. Long drive and closest to the pin contests are also included in the cost. Entry deadline is Thursday, April 23. This event is limited to 30 teams. Call Brian 815-741-7265 or e-mail blegan@jolietpark.org for more information.
‘Migratory Bird Hike’ at Lake Renwick A “Migratory Bird Hike” will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, Renwick Road, 0.5 mile east of Route 30, in Plainfield. Join a naturalist for this guided hike in
search of migrating waterfowl, herons, egrets and songbirds. Bring binoculars and a favorite bird guide and dress for the weather. The program is for ages 7 and older. Registration is required. Call 708-946-2216. For more information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.
INSIDE: Porter volleyball earns early win, page 13; West soccer sports young team, page 14; Freshman aplenty for JCA; page 15
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Minooka wins Don Ladas/WJOL title By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
They say that pitching and defense is what wins championships. Well, that plus some heads up base running and a few timely hits propelled Minooka to a 1-0 win in 10 innings in the WJOL/ Don Ladas Memorial Baseball Tournament Saturday night at Silver Cross Field. The Indians did not allow a run in the entire tournament, winning 11-0 over Joliet Central and 3-0 over Providence in the opening two games. “It speaks volumes to the way our team plays baseball that in the tournament, we did not give up a run,” said Minooka coach Jeff Petrovic. “We play good defense and we have good pitching, we just need a timely hit here or there.” It was senior Neal Tyrell, the tournament MVP, who ended up scoring the winning run after he reached on his third hit of the game in the top half of the 10th inning and then advanced to second on a passed ball. When the JCA catcher held the ball and looked int0 the dugout,
Tyrell continued to third. He then scored the game’s lone run on a Christian Sanchez single that Hilltopper second baseman Rylen Bannon stabbed the ball and almost threw Sanchez out at first. “Bottom line is Neal Tyrell is a special player,” Petrovic said. “I have coached him for a long time. He is one of those guys that is on his own on the bases. He knows what he is doing out there. He is very aggressive. Neal can make things happen. I have said before that a pitcher can dominate a game, but it is rare for a position player to dominate a game. Neal does that. He has all the weapons and it couldn’t happen to a nicer kid.” The title was the fourth for Minooka in the nine years of the tournament and the had to work to get it. “This is such a nice thing WJOL puts on here to showcase the baseball in the area and show just how good it is,” Petrovic said. “It has been nice to win it four times, but it is just great to play against the teams when all the kids know each other and it >> see WJOL | page 16
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Mitch Malone started on the mound for Minooka in the title game against JCA.
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Lockport spikers start season strong By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
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Middle Matt Sadler (right) helped Lockport defeat Plainfield South.
Lockport continued its strong start to its season with a 25-7, 25-20 win over Plainfield South April 2. “We didn’t play our best, but it was a good win,” junior outside Mike Karl said. “We would have been happier if we came out the same way we did in the first game in the second game.” “They came out strong in the first game and played the way they should have been,” Lockport coach Nick Mraz said. “They kind of took the foot off the pedal a little bit (in the second set), so I’m not too happy about that. But a win is a win and Plainfield South is not a pushover.” The Porters jumped out to an 8-1 lead in the first game and were never threatened. The second game was closer throughout, but the Porters maintained a comfortable lead, thanks in part to strong play from their middles, such as junior Matt Sadler. “We’ve been working with the setters in practice and getting the ball to the middles,” Sadler said. “Today was a good day to work on it. It was a good feeling to put away a game like that.” “The past three matches he has really established himself,” Mraz said of Sadler. He is making himself known and is a presence at the net. He has
been big, absolutely.” With having a young team, it is important for Lockport to get out to a strong start to the season. “We’re a young team,” Karl said. “As the season moves on, hopefully we will keep improving. A lot of the teams we come out and play are older than us. We are pretty good for a young team, I guess.” “We have a setter that is a sophomore and have a younger team, so we just need to work together,” Sadler said. “We have to become a unit and we’ve been doing a good job of that. It is really starting to come >> see STRONG | page 16
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Joliet West soccer building on youth By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
Joliet West had more scoring opportunities in the first half of its game against Plainfield East Saturday, but had nothing to show for it. In fact, the Tigers trailed by two goals and missed on a last minute penalty kick that was saved. In the end the Tigers fell 3-0 to the Bengals. “We had our opportunities,” Joliet West coach Ashley Veigelt said. “They just aren’t falling in for some reason. The more opportunities we get though, the better. It has definitely been going better than last year. If we take the long shots, we have to be attacking the goal and they realize it.” “They were controlling the game in the first half for a good amount of time,” East coach Jamie Caruso said.“We were able to take advantage of the scrum in front of the goal and put it in.” Despite the loss, Veigelt sees a marked improvement in the team in her second year. That improvement showed when they
took Bolingbrook to overtime early in the season. “It is definitely getting better and it is a great improvement from last year,”Veigelt stated.“The ball movement is way better than last year and the fact that we are getting a lot more chances on goal is good to see. It is definitely an improvement.” On top of its youth, West has dealt with injuries early in the season. Some of those players are returning, which should help them out in conference play and beyond. “We’re doing what we can right now,” Veigelt said. “We got stuck early with a lot of injuries. My keeper is out with a broken hand, so we have a freshman keeper player her third game. We’re in transition of getting a couple of our key players back and get them in the groove of playing again. “We got one player back today and put her on defense and we have a defender out who should be back Thursday. Then we will have our starting base back and in their right positions.” Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com
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Rhiannon West (right) is one of the young players on the Joliet West soccer team.
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Freshmen flood JCA soccer lineup By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
“A freshman” is the term the public address announcer cited quite often while introducing the Joliet Catholic Academy girls soccer team’s starting lineup prior to its contest against host Downers South at the Downers South Quad—a three-day round-robin tourney that got under way on April 2. Eight times, as a matter of fact. The Angels were competitive during the first half of the game despite trailing 2-0 at halftime. However, Downers South poured it on at the start of the second half, scoring three goals in the first six minute en route to defeating the
Angels by an 8-0 tally. DGS’ first three goals of the game were scored by sophomore Autumn Rasmussen. “We have a young team, but things are looking good, though,” said JCA assistant coach Brian Smith, who talked about the team after the game on behalf of head coach Oscar Valdez.“It’s a young, talented team.” Alena Acosta, Madeline Biotnik, Alysen Egizio, Eric Egizio, Emma Ehrsam, Audrey Greder, Mandy Gruber and Jnaya Walker were the eight freshman JCA had in its starting lineup vs. DGS. Smith said the returning girls—among them senior Brittany Cunnea, and sophomores Kelsey Builta and Lena Rodriguez—are helping
the freshmen learn the ropes at the varsity level. “We’ve had good leadership through our girls that were here last year,” Smith said.“They let them know right away how it’s going to be. So the work right now I think is good. Everybody’s working hard and they’re stepping up where they need to step up as freshmen.” Although the final score might not indicate it, Rodriguez played admirably in goal. DGS’ Meghan Riordan ended up scoring two goals during the second half, but Rodriguez made a diving save on a Riordan shot early in the game. Four minutes into the second half, Rodriguez leaped to get a hand on a point-blank shot. Rodriguez is a returning
starter for the Angels. “This year she’s worked a lot on coming out for balls in the air,” Smith said. “She’s doing a much better job of keeping the balls close to her and not giving up rebounds so she’s doing well with that.” The Angels managed just two shots on goal for the game, yet their loss to DGS was JCA’s first defeat of the year. JCA posted victories in its first two games this spring; one of those wins was a 6-0 whitewash of Illinois Math and Science Academy. Ehrsam,Walker, Builta ,Adrianna Acosta, Mariah Rodriguez and Chloe Korst scored in that game for the Angels. “The wins were good,” Smith said.“The main focus this season has to be the youth of our team.
It’s good for the girls to get two wins under their belts right away so they have a little more confidence going against these tougher teams that we’re going to have to play in the playoffs and so on.” Smith complimented the play of Builta, who’s a center-mid for the Angels. Builta sustained a bloody nose during the second half. “She’s really stepping up and showing a lot of leadership on the field,” he said. mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Sports >> STRONG, from page 13 together.” That start has been good as the Porters are 5-2 before jumping into a tough conference season. “We’re 5-2 right now and have had a lot of quality wins,” Mraz said. “We’ve had quality losses to Marist and Benet. We’re competing every time we’re out there and that is what I love to see.” With the success they have had, the Porters have strong hopes for the season. “Last year we got knocked out in the first round of the playoffs and we really want to make it farther than that,” Sadler said. “We want to having a winning record and take first place in the conference.” “We want to practice with a purpose and get better,” Mraz said. “We have one of the toughest conferences. I have very high expectations. Even though we are young, we have
>> WJOL, from page 11 is great to see all the talent.” In the final, the Indians faced highly touted sophomore Drake Fellows, who has committed to Vanderbilt. Fellows allowed only three hits while striking out nine in seven innings of work. In the semifinal against Providence, the Indians beat LSU-bound senior Jake Godfrey. “It was a big ask to beat those two guys,” Petrovic said.“But we always approach every game like we have a chance and we know we have good pitching and defense.” Mitch Malone dueled with Fellows in the finale, while Indian ace Mitch Vogrin beat Godfrey in the semi. Malone went five innings, allowing five hits. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. Trevor Maly relieved Malone in
some players returning. I think we are going to compete for a regional at least. I’m not going to treat this like a developmental year.” One of the things they are working on, as many volleyball teams, particularly young ones do, is communicating on the court. “Right now, sometimes we have communication issues,” Karl said. “Otherwise we are pretty solid. It is just the little things. We want to improve and go far in the regionals. Winning conference is always a goal. We just want to do good.”
The team lost 21-13, 21-7 in the finals to Buffalo Grove. The Porters No. 1 doubles team of Araceli Lozano and Marisol Onate defeated Lincoln-Way West, while The No. 3 doubles team of Madison Morrow and Sarah Heinberg and the No. 4 team of Christine Maida and Sarah Zimmerman each took fourth. In singles play, Jessica Miller finished fourth at No. 1 singles, while Sierra Goldstein was fifth at No. 3 and Hannah Burke took second at No. 2.
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Lockport defeated Lemont 25-17, 25-17. The Porters (6-2) were paced by middle hitters Jon Wheaton (6 kills) and Matt Sadler (5 kills).
Lockport placed third in its own badminton invite, out of 12 teams. Buffalo Grove won with 32 points, while Thornton Fractional South was second with 30. Lockport’s top placers were Lauren Hueckstaedt and Jen Inczauskis at second doubles.
the sixth and sophomore Joe Butler earned his second win of the tournament after striking out the side in the 10th. Despite the 1-0 loss, the Hillmen are not worried about their team. “We haven’t had one practice on a field all year,” JCA coach Jared Voss said. “We have played seven games, but had not had one practice outside. There is not a laundry list of things to clean up. There are few things with situational hitting, but that’s it. What we got out of this weekend was our pitching. With those guys we have, we will be in a lot of ballgames. We have a lot more positives than negatives that we have seen in the first six games.” In the third-place game, Providence defeated Lockport 3-2. Tyler Hair had two hits and an RBI. In the semifinal earlier in the
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SOCCER Plainfield North defeated Minooka 4-0 in Southwest Prairie Conference action. Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com
day, the Porters fell 2-1 to JCA. In that game, Lorenzo Blazekovich was 1-2 with an RBI Cole Bellair took the loss, but went six innings with six strikeouts, three hits allowed and no earned runs. In the fifth-place game, Joliet West defeated Plainfield Central 7-4. It was West’s second win of the day. Junior Griffin McGuire pitched into the seventh inning, striking out six. Zach Thomas had the big hit for West, as he doubled in two runs in the seventh to break a 3-3 tie. Earlier in the day, the Tigers defeated Plainfield South 4-0, as the beat Shane Ritter, the pitcher that eliminated them from the playoffs last season. South did defeat Joliet Central in the seventh-place game, as the Steelmen were held winless in the tournament. Follow @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com
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Favorite social media outlet that you use? I love them all! How often do you use social media? I use it every minute that I get.
sporTscenTer @sporTscenTer “Crazy stat of the day: Kentucky has won 11 straight games in the NCAA Tournament. Its last loss came to UConn in 2011 Final Four.”
What do you use social media for? Looking at what others are up to and networking.
Wisconsin basKeTball @badGerMbb “Kentucky started 5 freshmen. A TOTAL of 4 freshmen have started a game in 13 years under Bo Ryan.”
Have you ever tweeted a famous person? Did they respond? Yes, and the Amish mafia responded to me once.
anGelo di carlo @anGdicarloWndu “Love that after a hard fought win, it was Jewell Loyd who pushed Natalie Achonwa back to the locker room via wheelchair. #teammatelove
Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? Brittney Griner, she’s 6’7”, can dunk, is a good shooter and unstoppable.
Your most memorable sports moment? Winning conference for the first time in my school’s history.
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Extravagant giving or foolish spending?
Don’t let other family members opinions get you down; you’re allowed to give back to loved ones Dear Dave, and been extremely smart My husband and disciplined with your and I are debtfinances. For someone in free, and we have your situation, bringing several hundred your family together for thousand dollars one of the most important in savings. We pay days of the year isn’t foolish for our children on any level. and grandchildren I think it’s awful that to visit during you’re even having this Christmas each Dave Says money advice conversation with her. year, but my by dave ramsey One of my great dreams mother thinks this years ago was to have the is foolish spending. ability to do things like that for my What do you think? family. When I was 22, I worked Lindal for a real estate guy who would Dear Linda, bring his entire family in from all I’m sure your mom loves you over the country once a year to guys a lot, but she’s wrong twice go skiing for a week. He and his on this one. First, she should mind her own business. Second, you wife would pay for everything. guys have obviously worked hard They would rent a nice chalet,
>> band, from page 5 attend. The program is also a showcase for the district’s fine arts department. Every child who plays in one of the district’s bands will perform, and students who sing in various groups and ensembles will take the stage, too. There also will be an art exhibit with pieces created by District 86 students. “We are looking forward to our School District 86 families joining us for this momentous occasion,” said Charles Coleman, the district’s superintendent. “There will be over 400 students from kindergarten to eighth grade performing.” Reading, writing, mathematics and science are important subjects for children to learn, Coleman said. But involvement in the arts enhances overall learning. “It helps them focus in other areas,” the superintendent said. Rosie Huerta, 14, is one of the 400, and it’s no wonder she plays in the band. Her family supports the arts and is musical. When they were younger, her mother played the piano, and her father played the coronet. Rosie’s younger sister is also in the Washington Junior High
School Band. “Music wasn’t something they forced on us,” Rosie explained, sitting in Barnas’ small office. “It was a way to express yourself – to dance and to sing.” Rosie first tried to play the oboe, but it didn’t go as well as she hoped. “It was hard to keep the air moving,” she said. Then she picked up the clarinet. Somehow, it felt right. “I liked how I could feel the resonance in my jaw,” she explained. Julian Mines, 13, is another member of the band, and he plays percussion. “It’s the group in the band that’s sort of the rhythm section – cymbals, snare drum, big bass drum,” said Julian, whose right hand was wrapped in a bandage on that Wednesday. Like Rosie, he first tried other instruments, the piano and saxophone. Then he put them down. But the itch didn’t go away. “I still wanted to be in the band, so I decided to try percussion,” Julian said.“It seemed cool.” Rosie and Julian are also in the district’s All-City Band, a group composed of students from all of the districts’ schools. Staff encouraged them to audition for it and worked with them for
There are three things you can do with money: spend, save and give.Trust me, giving is the most fun of all! For someone in your situation, bringing your family together for one of the most important days of the year isn’t foolish on any level. and spend that time having fun as a family and growing closer together. I sort of borrowed that idea a while back. Once a year we’ll take all our kids and their spouses on a nice vacation. We pay for everything, and it’s just one of our gifts to them because we love them. So, I think your mom is completely wrong. There are three things you can do with money: spend, save and give.Trust me, giving is the most fun of all! —Dave
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a year to help them prepare for their All-City auditions, said Jim Shaw, fine arts coordinator. The All-City band is even more demanding than the ones from each school, Shaw said. It takes the students’ capabilities and stretches them, giving them a chance to see what they can do if they focus, buckle down, practice and try really hard. Not everyone who makes All-City stays in All-City. “In some cases, students get overwhelmed. It’s a commitment. They practice once a week for two hours in the evening,” Shaw said. Back in the band room, they’re still working on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I.” Barnas starts and stops the proceedings to compliment the students and talk about what’s working and what isn’t. Then he notices the bandage on Julian’s hand. “What did you do, son,” Barnas said.“Your hand?” Julian quietly explained that there had been an accident during a basketball game. Barnas told him they would have to keep an eye on it. After all, the big concert at the Rialto was just around the corner. Then they got back to work. Once again, the music filled the room.
Dear Dave, Is it possible to book a hotel room without a credit card? James Dear James, Absolutely, it is. Just use a debit card. I don’t have a credit card.When it comes to finances, the only pieces of plastic you’ll find in my wallet are two debit cards—one for my business, and the other for my personal account. A Visa or Mastercard-branded debit card can be used anywhere credit cards are accepted. And the best part is that you’re not
borrowing money when you use one.The funds come directly from your checking account. Some hotels might put a temporary hold on your account for the amount in question, so you need to make sure you actually have the money in the bank. But that just makes sense, doesn’t it? You shouldn’t be traveling without money in the first place. If you’re too broke to travel, then you need to stay home. Pretty simple! —Dave *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK Vs. ANDREW GRIFFARD A/K/A ANDREW N. GRIFFARD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. 14CH 0187 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: ANDREW GRIFFARD A/K/A ANDREW N. GRIFFARD, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 44, EXCEPT THE WEST 32.00 FEET, AND ALL OF LOT 45, IN LINCOLN CREST, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 4, 1928, IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 22, AS DOCUMENT NO. 421027, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Improved with: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE Commonly known as: 1425 BOSTON AVENUE, JOLIET, IL 60435 Permanent Index No.: 30-07-05-100033-0000 and which said Mortgage was made by: ANDREW GRIFFARD A/K/A ANDREW N. GRIFFARD the Mortgagor(s), to TCF NATIONAL BANK, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, on March 7, 2011 as Document No. R2011024438; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on April 3, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela McGuire Will County Clerk 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before May 2, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. David T. Cohen & Associates, Ltd., 10729 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
In The Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County County, Illinois, First Midwest Bank Plaintiff, v. Quintin R. Tezak, et al., Defendants, 14CH 00629. PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed herein, notice is hereby given to all Defendants, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants in the above entitled action; that said action has been commenced in the Court by the Plaintiff, naming you as Defendants therein and praying for a mortgage foreclosure of the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE NORTHERLY 40 FEET, EXCEPT THE NORTH 7 FEET THEREOF, OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 40 IN NORTH JOLIET, IN THE CITY OF JOLIET, IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 457 N. Ottawa, Joliet, Illinois 60432; and for such other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and that this action is still pending. Now, therefore, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action by this Court, by filing the same in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk of Will County on or before May 9, 2014, an order of default may be entered against you. Pamela J. McGuire Circuit Court Clerk of the 12th District Will County-Illinois Megan A. Drefchinski, Attorney for Plaintiff The Collins Law Firm, PC 1770 Park Street, Suite 200 Naperville, IL 60563 630-527-1595
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News >> terrace, from page 1 the number and types of violent crimes that occurred at Evergreen Terrace and four other high-density apartment complexes from 2000 through 2013. The resulting report studied the number of homicides, criminal sexual assaults, robberies, aggravated batteries and aggravated assaults. The repoart included information about: The Fairview Homes, a housing project at 1426 Englewood Avenue, Lockport Township, on Joliet’s northeast side. The Des Plaines Gardens Homes, a housing project at 367 S. Des Plaines St., on Joliet’s southeast side. The large apartment complex commonly called Lois Place but now formally known as Larkin Village, 947 Lois Place, on Joliet’s west side. The group of apartment buildings on Bellarmine Drive near McDonough Street and South Larkin Avenue on Joliet’s west side. Evergreen Terrace, a public housing project at 350 N. Broadway on Joliet’s near west side. Those statistics were compared to numbers related to the city as a whole. When examining the apartment complexes and housing projects, the report includes only crimes that happened inside their actual boundaries. It excluded data that happened at intersections or blocks on the borders. Although the report included statistics about several different
complexes, Evergreen Terrace has been the recent focus of many long discussions at City Council meetings. The attention is related to the city’s ongoing efforts to condemn the buildings, purchase and redevelop them. The condemnation lawsuit has been in court for nine years, but in the past few months, councilmen Bob O’Dekirk, Larry Hug and Jim McFarland have had many questions about the legal battle and the amount
“This is an attempt by the mayor to skew data for political purposes,” O’Dekirk said in the release.“It presents a negative image of Joliet and labels lawabiding residents as criminals just because they live in subsidized housing.” of information provided to them about the proceedings, among other things. They recently toured the buildings to check them out for themselves, and Hug compared Evergreen Terrace to a college dormitory. During the March 31 City Council workshop, Joliet resident Bob Hernandez spoke and claimed that other complexes were much worse than Evergreen Terrace as far as crime was concerned. That seemed to prompt Mayor Tom Giarrante to ask Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton to discuss the recently crime report during the April 1 regular City Council meeting. The mayor also released the document to the public the same day. The crime numbers were mixed, according to the report. “At the completion of the 13-year time period, three complexes included in this analysis demonstrated increases over the per capita rate in 2000, while one demonstrated a decrease and one remained essentially the same,” according to the report. Benton didn’t say much about the report during the City Council meeting on Tuesday. He did note that numbers included crime spikes, peaks and valleys, particularly in the
areas of the city that were densely populated. “Evergreen Terrace does continue to pose a problem with us in terms of crime,” Benton said. Some of the complexes had relatively fewer crimes over the time period, according to the report. “Others, specifically, Des Plaines, Fairview and Evergreen Terrace, continue to report serious crime over time. Although there have been some fluctuations, there is little evidence that any significant improvement has been made during the time period examined,” according to the report. Although there wasn’t any discussion of the report during the City Council meeting, that didn’t last long. On Wednesday, Councilman Bob O’Dekirk, who later announced his candidacy to run against Giarrante in 2015, issued a press release blasting Giarrante for releasing the information. “This is an attempt by the mayor to skew data for political purposes,” O’Dekirk said in the release. “It presents a negative image of Joliet and labels lawabiding residents as criminals just because they live in subsidized housing.” O’Dekirk accused Giarrante of emphasizing the city’s problems instead of highlighting its positive attributes. “How does the mayor expect to attract or retain legitimate business when he puts out a report like this?” O’Dekirk asked in the press release. The mayor issued a written response on Thursday: “This discussion began when some members of the Council stated they thought Evergreen Terrace was safer than other areas of the city. It isn’t, and this report proves them to be wrong,” the mayor said in his statement. “I believe every resident deserves to know the negative effect Evergreen Terrace has had on the surrounding neighborhoods as well as downtown Joliet.” McFarland requested the report, Giarrante state in the release. McFarland is one of O’Dekirk’s allies on the council. “O’Dekirk questions why (the report) was released. He pretends to support ‘transparency’ and then wants to deny citizens access to information about their safety,” Giarrante stated.
HealtH & fitNess MEDical MEMo
In last month’s Medical Memo we began our discussion of sleep in children. The focus was on establishing bedtime routines and managing sleep issues in younger children. As is the case with so many other subjects, the challenges change as our children grow older and so we continue our overview of healthy sleep patterns and common problems.
tiPS FoR BEttER SlEEP For younger children, some of the most common disruptors of sleep are fears of the dark and the “monsters” that hide in the shadows, under their bed, or in the closet. Families can help ease these feelings by doing a walk through of the room before lights out to demonstrate that there is nothing to fear. Another helpful strategy is to have the child place family pictures or other comforting objects throughout the room in prominent places. Parents need to also be aware of their child’s stress level. Younger kids may worry about preschool or household chores, while adolescents feel stress and pressure related to schoolwork, exams, sports, friends and extra curricular activities. Parents can talk to their kids regularly to help ease stress and work to find a balance. Similar issues arise with social changes such as
ScHool aGE cHilDREn Almost all children will have an From preschool through grade school, kids generally need 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night. As children get older they bring home larger amounts of homework and have more after school activities, all of which make keeping an established bedtime more difficult. Unlike younger children who can nap during the day when tired, these children are expected to maintain focus in school. Thus, it is essential they get a good night of sleep
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moving to a new house, parents separating or divorcing, or significant illness in family members. Parents should also keep track of the sleep environment. Make sure the bed is ready for sleep and not overly cluttered with toys and stuffed animals. The bedroom is for sleeping and should be a tech-free zone. Pets should not be allowed to sleep in the child’s bed. If the room is warm, dress the child in light clothes and turn on a fan. If it is cool, give them a warm pair of socks and a heavier blanket. Be sure the room is dark and quiet. Careful scheduling of daytime activities is also critical. Children need physical activity and exercise, but not within a few hours of bedtime. Make sure all extracurricular activities and sports are completed in enough time to allow the child’s body and mind to wind down and settle.
Almost all children will have an occasional nightmare. Parents should go to their child’s bed and comfort them until they are calm, then quickly have them go back to sleep on their own. If a child has frequent nightmares or the fear of bad dreams keeps them awake, it can help to talk about the dreams or to read peaceful books to trigger calming thoughts before falling asleep. Families should also make sure that their children are not exposed to violent or scary TV programs, movies, or video games. Night terrors may initially seem similar to nightmares, but they are more extreme. During these episodes, the child will scream or shout in apparent fear. They will often sit up in bed and may even thrash about in fear. They may seem to be awake, however they are still in a sleep state and will not respond to the attempts of parents to comfort them. After few minutes and the child will calm down and go back to sleep. About 5 percent of children will experience a night terror, most often between the ages of 4 and 12. Most of the time there is a family history of either night terrors or sleepwalking. Night terrors most often occur in children that are over tired or stressed, so ensuring children get enough sleep can reduce the frequency.
DOCTOR’S RX: Healthy sleep is a critical part of keeping children healthy. Their young bodies and precious minds need sleep to grow, rest and recuperate. Studies have shown that lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on behavior and academics. While the suggestions that we have discussed are not going to solve every child’s sleep problems, they can be the foundation of establishing a good strategy. Parents are encouraged to discuss these and other sleep issues with their pediatrician. Dr. Adam Aronson, MD is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 676-5394 or view his web site: www. kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com
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