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New plan in works for veteran housing 117-year-old service organization, behind veteran housing push
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Tina Oberlin, Crest Hill alderwoman, reads the inscription on the plaque at the Lidice Memorial. The June 8 memorial event this year will feature two British men who made a documentary on the Lidice atrocity and the effect on their hometown.
By Stewart Warren For the Bugle
A Chicago non-profit has revamped its plans to build apartment buildings for veterans on the site of the old Silver Cross Hospital. Although the Volunteers of America’s original idea seemed to go nowhere early last year, representatives have submitted a new proposal to the city. They explained it to local leaders during the City of Joliet Land Use and Legislative Committee meeting held Thursday afternoon at city hall. Now that five acres of land have been added to the site plan, the officials seem more receptive to the idea. Volunteers of America – or VOA -- is a 117-year-old national service organization. As part of its good works, the group >> see housing | page 3
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City to celebrate 26th annual Memorial Day ceremony Ceremony honors all veterans, police officers killed in the line of duty The City of Crest Hill will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 2 p.m. Monday, May 26, at Crest Hill Veterans Memorial Park, 1610 Plainfield Road. This ceremony honors all veterans and also police officers killed in the line of duty. Guest speaker will be Tony Arellano, Commander of VFW Post #367.
He is also State Legislative Assistant of Human Services for Veterans. Police Chief Dwayne Wilkerson will give the Police Memorial address. Several color guards will be on hand, and entertainment will be provided by the Frankfort Brass Band. Anna Mae Lukancic will perform during the ceremony. Refreshments will be served. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to St Ambrose Church, 1722 Burry Circle Drive, Crest Hill.
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Same Sex marriages to begin June 1
Civil unions will not automatically convert into a marriage certification The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act (750 ILCS 75/65) was signed into law by Gov. Patrick Quinn on Nov. 20, 2013. The law takes effect on June 1, 2014. The act does not repeal Illinois’ existing civil union laws. Couples can continue to enter into civil unions in Illinois. Couples with civil unions may remain in a civil union. Civil unions will not automatically convert into a marriage. Couples wishing to convert their existing civil union into a marriage can do so after the law takes effect. It’s important to note the conversation must be done at the County Clerk’s office in the county where the civil union license was originally issued. If a couple’s civil union was issued in Will County, they must apply at either the Will County Clerk’s Office 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, or at one of the following satellite locations: Crete Township Office, 1367
Wood St., Crete. 708-672-8279 DuPage Township Office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. 630-759-1317 Plainfield Township Office, 22525 W. Lockport Road, Plainfield. 815-436-8308 Those who wish to convert their civil unions to marriages will have two options: Apply for a marriage license and have a marriage ceremony. There is no time frame for this free-of-charge conversion. The license is valid for 60 days with a one-day waiting period. Apply for a marriage license and have it reflect the date the couple entered into the civil union. This free-of-charge conversion is effective for a period of 12 months effective June 1, 2014. The Will County Clerk’s Office will open at 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 2, to issue marriage licenses. For more information, contact the Will County Clerk’s office at 815-740-4626 or visit www.thewillcountyclerk.com.
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The site rendering for the new plan for Hope Manor Joliet, proposed near the site of the old Silver Cross Hospital.
>> housing, from page 1 has built several affordable apartment buildings in Chicago to house veterans and prevent their homelessness. They are called Hope Manor, and special services are offered on site to help veterans succeed off duty, including counseling, computer training and job readiness preparation, among other things. Now they would like to build a Hope Manor in Joliet. If the City Council approves the it, the 67-unit building would take up some of the empty space at the old Silver Cross Hospital site on the city’s far East side. The hospital is now in New Lenox. In late 2007, Silver Cross Hospital unveiled a plan to leave its longtime home on Copperfield Avenue and build a new campus.
When the $400 million facility opened to great fanfare in early 2012, it still wasn’t clear what would happen to the property on Copperfield. Some uses have been found for some sections. The Department of Veterans Affairs has opened an outpatient clinic for veterans at 1201 Eagle St., and Aunt Martha’s Youth Services also has a health center at 1301 Copperfield Ave. VOA announced its Joliet plans in January 2013, proposing an apartment complex for veterans and their families to be built on a small empty parking lot that once served the hospital. Although the news was announced at a well-attended city meeting, that’s about as far as it went. Some officials apparently were concerned that 71 units were too many for such a small parcel.
Over time, the whole idea seemed simply to fade away. Now they are back. VOA has requested a special use permit – a kind of official permission from the city – to build a familyoriented apartment building at the southwest corner of Copperfield Avenue and Hebbard Street. There will be a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, said Michael Jerabek of Chicago’s Worn Jerabek Architects at the Thursday meeting. Five more acres of land have been added to the site, so it now totals a little more than eight acres, Jerabek said. A small wooded area will remain and be renamed the Veterans Contemplation Garden. Walking trails will wind through it. “This site is beyond ideal for us,” Jerabek said. There will be three, three-story, walk-up-style, brick apartment buildings, and each one will include 12 units. They will face the street, and the back yard-area will be more private, Jerabek said. There will be 1.1 parking spaces per unit. “How did you arrive at the 1.1,” Mayor Tom Giarrante asked. Jerabek explained that many of the residents might use public transportation. “This isn’t a case where the residents have two or three cars per household,” he added. After the meeting, Jim Haller, Community and Economic Development Director, said the apartment proposal would now go to the City Council for approval of the special use permit.
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Businessman requests permission to open medical marijuana dispensary David Donka of Sugar Grove has asked for a special use permit By Stewart Warren For the Bugle
Joliet has gotten its first request for a pot shop. But it could be months before one actually opens anywhere around here. David Donka of Sugar Grove has asked for a special use permit – a type of official permission – to allow a medical cannabis dispensary inside a business condo at 1627 Rock Creek Drive. Represented by attorney Michael Martin of Dunn, Martin Miller and Heathcock, Donka appeared Thursday afternoon at the City of Joliet Land Use and Legislative Committee meeting to discuss his request. His condo is in a nondescript white building just off Houbolt Road in an industrial park. It’s not far from the popular Heroe’s
photo By Stewart Warren | For the Bugle
1627 Rock Creek Blvd., the site of the proposed medical marijuana dispensary in the Rock Run Business Park. The industrial area is off Houbolt Road and just north of Interstate 80.
West Restaurant, 1530 Commerce Lane, and just north of Interstate 80 on the city’s West side. Early Thursday afternoon, the area was quiet except for the semi-trailers occasionally rolling through the winding streets. Donka bought the space inside the bigger building in 2007, operating Joliet Tri-State Fire Protection there until he sold the business in 2013 to Cintas.
His chunk of the bigger building, along with others, has been empty for some time. Then he got the bright idea for a new use. “I was approached by a nonprofit organization that wanted to start a (marijuana) grow (to supply dispensaries) and were looking for investors,” Donka explained after the meeting on Thursday. >> see marijuana | page 8
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mom’s princess Gets Her Honors
By Nick Reiher Managing Editor
Alice Roth-Dean and her first husband suspected there was something wrong as their little Taylor approached 2 years old. Taylor would pull away when they tried to cuddle. She would cry a lot, and she never spoke. “We thought she was deaf,” Roth-Dean said. “The doctors said she was colicky. But my mother raised 10 kids, and she said, ‘I don’t think so.’” Ultimately Taylor was diagnosed with autism, and the following years saw them try to find answers, especially to the questions: “How can we help Taylor;” and “Will this ever get better for her?” Roth-Dean reflected on those questions recently, and she was able to say, “We are in a good place now.” For one, Taylor, now 19, had just attended her second Lockport Township High School prom in as many years, a major accomplishment for someone who has difficulty not only verbalizing, but socializing. And a week before, Taylor, at the suggestion of her case workers at Trinity Services,
“The Evening Wear portion was a ton of fun, as Taylor was not shy and loved walking in her gown across the stage,” Roth-Dean said. “She was all smiles throughout the day and evening.” entered The Miss Amazing Pageant-Illinois, held April 18 and 19 at the Ramada in Glendale Heights. Entered in the Teen Division, Taylor participated only the second day, Roth-Dean said, which was fine with officials of the pageant for special needs girls. “They were just fantastic,” she said of the organizers at the event. Since Taylor is non-verbal, her mom loaded some answers to questions she expected during the interview and introduction portions of the pageant on Taylor’s assistive tech device. Through the device, Taylor was able to tell the judges,“My name is Taylor. I am 19. I like to play basketball and ride my bike.” “The Evening Wear portion was a ton of fun, as Taylor was
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Taylor poses at the pageant with her Trinity friends, from left Mary Petrizzo, Lizzie Welz and Jillian Reiher.
not shy and loved walking in her gown across the stage,” Roth-Dean said. “She was all smiles throughout the day and evening.” Taylor was crowned a Princess and received a trophy. Even more of a win, Roth-Dean said, is that Taylor wants to enter again next year. It hasn’t been easy during the past 17 or so years since Taylor was diagnosed with autism. Roth-Dean divorced from her first husband, who passed away last year. But her husband Don, she said, is a wonderful man who truly has been Dad to Taylor. They have watched as Taylor has grown, especially during the past few years, first in LTHS’s Career and Community Connections program, and then with Trinity Services for about a year. Roth-Dean said it was amazing to see Taylor go to prom two
years in a row, both along with fellow students. Last year, it was a limo ride to a party at Union Station in Chicago. This year, it was a party at the Museum of Science and Industry. Taylor and her party and their own chaperones, but Roth –Dean said they and other parents hung around across the street … just in case. Only those who are raising a child with autism or helping them can understand how these special teen highlights are even more special. Roth-Dean said she has
had a couple dreams lately where Taylor is able to talk and have a conversation with a normal speaking voice. “Her voice was beautiful,” RothDean said choking up a bit. And she’s thankful she is able to say they are in a good place right now. She wouldn’t rather be anywhere else, or with anyone else. “I tell Taylor that if they took all the kids in the world and put them in a big pile, I would still pick her,” Roth-Dean said.“I am just in love with her.”
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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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Michael D. Rinchiouso, 18, 2900 Sierra Ave., Plainfield, was arrested at 12:51 p.m. April 25 at Joe Adler and Ruth Fitzgerald for possession of cannabis.
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Jacqueline M. Noakes, 33, 5211 Pine Trail Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:10 p.m. April 25 at 150 W. Washington for theft.
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Mitchell A. Lieberstein, 22, 2332 Carpenter Ave., Plainfield, was arrested at 11:36 p.m. April 25 at 2332 Carpenter was arrested for criminal damage to property and violate order of protection, and on an out of town warrant.
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Demetrius A. Smith, 27, 409 Pico, and Bobbi L.Anderson, 44, 604 Elmwood, were arrested at 12:50 a.m. April 25 in the 100 Block of Mississippi for possession of cannabis.
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Crystal L. Saunders, 33, 152 Highpoint, Romeoville, was
arrested at 2:22 p.m. April 26 at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft.
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Louise S. Gerencher, 61, 523 N. Prairie, was arrested at 8:47 a.m. April 26 in the 500 block of North Prairie for negligent control of animal.
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Kevin D. Roman, 24, 405 Dixon, was arrested at 8:34 p.m.April 26 at Buell and Whitley for aggravated assault.
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Anna V. Roshanski, 32, 1857 Asbury Circle Drive, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. April 26 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Kayla B. Wyse, 19, 24530 Wellesley Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 4:49 p.m. April 26 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for theft. Josue Hernandez, 20, 1108 Ridgewood, was arrested at 5:28 p.m. April 26 at 1106 Ridgewood for dogs running at large.
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Hartley B. Gaskin, 53, 102 Stryker Ave., was arrested at 7:26 a.m. April 26 at 812 2nd Ave. for burglary, criminal trespass to real property and criminal damage to property and possession of burglary tools.
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Valentin S. Garcia-Guzman, 23, 423 Landau Ave., was
arrested at 12:43 p.m. April 26 at that address for domestic battery. Steven P. Brooks, 34, 1936 Cowling, Crest Hill, was arrested at 11:06 a.m. April 26 at 2524 W. Jefferson for burglary.
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C. Klein, 51, 1612 14 Don Lonsdale Ave., Naperville, was arrested at 10:39 p.m. April 26 at Glenwood and Larkin for DUI- alcohol.
2524 W. Jefferson for theft. Danielle B. Kulpit, 42, 2508 Joe Adler, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:50 p.m. April 27 at 2510 Route 59 for retail theft.
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Bryan A. Schulz, 25, 703 Vertin Blvd., Shorewood, was arrested at 9:24 a.m. April 27 at 5500 Maha Court for possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.
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Orozco, 20, 654 15 Erik Henderson Ave., was arrested at 11:50 p.m. April 26 at that address for domestic battery and obstructing a peace officer.
Marc L. Mitok, 44, 400 Douglas, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. April 27 at 351 N. Hickory for criminal trespass to real property and obstructing a Peace officer.
John G. Bacon, 63. 939 Lois Place, was arrested at 10:06 a.m.April 27 at 929 Lois Place for aggravated domestic battery.
Albert J. Delrosso, 45, 350 E. Washington, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. April 28 at 1401 Route 59 for retail theft.
Khadijah C.M.J. Coley, 24, 1007 Lois Place, was arrested at 7:52 p.m. April 27 at 1590 N. Larkin for retail theft.
Quincy A. Waddell, 35, 205 S. Ottawa, was arrested at 5:22 a.m.April 28 at 205 S. Ottawa for domestic battery, two counts of unlawful restraint, obstructing justice, criminal damage to property, aggravated assault and interfering w/reporting of a domestic violence.
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Jeremy M. Lyons, 18, 656 Landau Ave., and Deandre A. Tillman, 19, 217 Pine, were arrested at 8:21 p.m. April 27 at 316 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.
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Shorewood Ulysses Garcia, 26, of 7457 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, arrested for driving while license suspended at 150 Brookforest Ave. on April 25.
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Brenda L. Robinson, 40, of 508 E. Bellarmine Drive, Joliet, arrested for credit card fraud April 27 following an investigation of a transaction that occurred April 7 at 900 Brookforest Ave.
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Lucas R. McGann, 22, of 2202 Daffodil Drive, Crest Hill, arrested April 21 for driving under the influence, speeding and stop sign violation at Madiera and Ranchwood drives.
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Michael J. Conoboy, 23, of 507 Vertin Blvd., Shorewood, arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and DUI at 631 Brookforest Ave. on April 23.
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Bryan J. Kelly, 36, of 15323 S. Meadow Lane, Plainfield, arrested for hit and run and failure to reduce speed at Jefferson Street and River Road on April 23.
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Emilia Castanon, 19, of 406 GlenMor Drive,Shorewood, arrested for hit and run and improper lane usage at 1220 Country Drive on April 24.
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Ain’t no quit in this bunch Experiencing the ‘Turn Back the Clock’ competition at Inwood Fitness Center in Joliet By Nick Reiher Managing Editor
A few weeks ago, I told you I was selected for a fitness competition at Inwood Fitness Center in Joliet called “Turn Back the Clock.” I was going to wait until we found out how my team did before I wrote a follow-up. But after our final class April 28, and three days before we find out officially how we did, I can tell you this: My team and I, along with our trainer Jeana Matichak, are all winners. Regardless of how we did officially, how much “body age” we lost through the weeks of group and individual exercise, as well as watching more closely what we ate, we won. First, let me introduce my team: Jennifer Kimak; Emmie Tipton; Jay Adler; Charlotte Kics; and Kris Linneweh. From day one, I was impressed by them. From that first day, they worked hard. Nobody slacked, and everyone gave it
their best, whether it was working out on the TRX bands, running, doing planks, wall-sits or dreaded “mountain-climbs.” As beads of sweat ran down my face and into my eyes, nose
i also started with a torn bicep muscle. i hope you never get to see my medical file to learn how i got it. the nurse certainly had fun with it. and mouth, I saw the same was happening to them. There were grunts and groans as Jeana urged us not to give up. Finish strong. None of us wanted to let her, us or ourselves down.The few times I had to quit early on an exercise, I felt like I was letting down my group. Yet, they told me I was doing great and just keep it up. Speaking of Jeana, though, she
has a great, wide smile through which she would urge us on.When I mentioned to a few people I was participating in Turn Back the Clock, they asked who my trainer was. I told them Jeana. A few of them who knew her said,“Whoa! How’s that going? She’s tough.’” She was tough. And that was great. After three abdominal surgeries, I didn’t know if I could work my abs. I did. It was tough, and I was sore, but it felt great. I don’t have a six-pack yet, but I felt one can starting to develop there. I also started with a torn bicep muscle. I hope you never get to see my medical file to learn how I got it. The nurse certainly had fun with it. Anyway, after planks, modified push-ups,TRX and a host of other arm exercises, I feel great. How great? Pants are a LOT looser. So are shirts.The scale says I lost about 10 pounds. I took a minute and a half off my mile and doubled the output on my other test exercises. I have a lot more to go, but I’m happy with the start. I don’t know all the body age
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letter to tHe edItor
White Oak Book Nooks one of many ‘gems’ As a senior citizen and former employee, I continue to educate myself with knowledge pertaining to our three White Oak Libraries: Crest Hill, Lockport and Romeoville. One of the many “gems” we have in our libraries are the Book Nooks. These areas are treasures of gently used books. All three libraries have signs that point to the direction of the Book Nook.The Book Nook is maintained by the Friends of the Library. The monies collected are forwarded back to the libraries, wherever needed. One example, $8,000 was given to the new children’s department at the newly built Crest Hill White Oak Library. Much more is planned for all of the three libraries. Reading is truly a journey on whatever subject you choose. Our three White Oak Libraries
are examples of going forward as a community on a “thirst” for knowledge. Our libraries display continuity as a family. All three have excellent employees. They are always right there to help when needed. The Director Scott and Assistant Director Beverly educate and uplift everyone by their devotion and example of leadership. All patrons of the three White Oak Libraries are privileged to have their three entities close to their homes to travel by foot or car. The world and all it holds are found in books within our reach. The Book Nooks are only one example. Our three Libraries open wide their doors for your entrance.
General Manager V.P. Advertising and Marketing Michael James mjames@voyagermediaonline.com
Production Director Andrew Samaan andrew@buglenewspapers.com
Shirlee J. Pergler Romeoville
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Kampert will shine in 2014 USA Games By Daniel Smrokowski @podmandan Guest Columnist for The Bugle
Today, May 7, there are 37days remaining until more than 3,000 athletes c o m p e t e at the 2014 USA Games special voices for Special DanieL O l y m p i c s . smrokoWski Among them is Brent Kampert, 28, of Crystal Lake, who will compete in track and field on Team Illinois. The 2014 USA Games will take place the week of June 14 to 21 in Princeton,N.J.,the same location of Super Bowl XLVIII earlier this year. This is the time when everyone in our country can witness what those of us diagnosed with intellectual disabilities are able to accomplish. Janet Froetscher, the Chief Executive Officer of Special
Managing Editor Nick Reiher nreiher@buglenewspapers.com 815-436-2431 ext. 117 Assistant Managing Editor Jonathan Samples jsamples@buglenewspapers.com Reporters Jonathan Samples Alex Hernandez Laura Katauskas Sports Editor Scott Taylor staylor@buglenewspapers.com pHOTO COURTESY OF lINDA SMROKOWSKI
Brent Kampert, 28, of Crystal Lake, sits smiling with thumbs up in the driver’s seat of a Batman go-cart. I am jammed into the passenger seat at Enchanted Castle in Lombard.
Olympics International, says that this is the world’s largest health organization for people with disabilities. Since an early age, Brent was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, ADHD and epilepsy.
“My disability is more minor than it used to be,” Brent said.“We didn’t even know if I could talk when I was little, and we didn’t know if I’d be able to walk.” >> see special voices | page 10
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British men to show film on Lidice at Crest Hill ceremony Documentary on Nazi atrocity to be shown during June 8 Lidice service By Nick Reiher Managing Editor
On June 10, 1942, the Nazis destroyed the town of Lidice, Czechoslovakia, in retaliation for what they had heard was the killing of one of their officers by some men from the tiny town. On that day, 173 men over 15 years of age from the village were murdered; the rest of that age who were not in town were later found and murdered. Hundreds of women and children were sent to concentration camps,where many of them later died. Fewer than 200
women and children returned to the town after the war. Word of the atrocity spread quickly. People in the Chicago area are becoming more familiar with what happened next: A local developer, Dominic Romano, was so moved by the horrific events overseas that he changed the name of the neighborhood he built north of Theodore Street and west of Illinois 53 from Stern Park to Lidice. He built the original monument, and exiled Czech President Edvard Beneš attended the dedication. That local community later
was assimilated into Crest Hill when the city incorporated in 1960. Slowly, the only memory of Romano’s honor were Pace bus signs that named “Lidice” on their routes. Likely few knew why. But not now. Now, thanks to former Crest Hill Mayor Nick Churnovic and Alderwoman Tina Oberlin, there is a fine, new memorial and small garden on Prairie, just north of Theodore. She hopes to turn it into a rose garden, similar to the one planted in the original Lidice. “I grew up right across the street from the memorial,” Oberlin said. “What the Nazis did was so barbaric. I’m not Czech, but I feel a special connection. … As long as I’m alive, I’m going to make sure
people don’t forget.” Each year, Czechs from Chicago, many of them elderly, come down to the memorial on the Sunday closest to June 10 to remember. Many wear traditional garb and sing traditional songs, all to remember. This year, the Lidice service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 8.And this year,Oberlin is thrilled with the prospect of a very special event. Through the Czech connection in Chicago, she learned two men in England recently made a short documentary about the atrocity in Lidice and efforts by a man from their town to mark the event as Romano did here nearly 72 years ago. Following the atrocity, Benes, who was at the Lidice dedication in Will County, spoke in the English industrial city of Stokeon-Trent on Sept. 6, 1942. A local doctor and city official, Barnett Stross, started a local “Lidice
Shall Live” movement that led to financial and physical support to help rebuild the Czech village, as well as a lasting monument in the English city. Because locals there, as they did here, seemed to forget that movement, Chris Gibbs and Michael McDonald from Stoke-onTrent were moved to make a short documentary on the atrocity and their city’s efforts. Oberlin was thrilled to hear Gibbs and McDonald will show the film, “Lidice – A Light Across the Sea,” following the memorial service on June 8 in Crest Hill. She said the film will be shown at Theodore Street Lutheran Church, just south of the memorial, that afternoon. “They’ll be in town for 10 days, and they’ll be here as part of it,” she said. “(The two filmmakers) are very passionate about Lidice. This will be amazing.”
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granite countertops and ceramic floors, Martin told the members of the committee. There is a 25,000-square-foot warehouse in the back complete with a large garage door that gives trucks a secure way to access the building. “Everything you need for a clinic is there,” Martin said.“The building is already alarmed, it already has cameras.” The state requires a proposed marijuana dispensary to find and secure a site before a permit to operate is granted. And that’s why Donka is making the request, Martin said. “He wants to get zoning and (then) find a user. We think that is a good business model,” the lawyer said. “We could set up a corporation and make the application ourselves but we have not made that decision.” If the dispensary opens, there never will be a large amount of marijuana products on the premises. “The products have expiration dates so there is generally not a large inventory,” Martin said. When he was done with the meeting, Donka stood in the hallway and talked briefly about his plans before Martin tugged his arm, nudging his client to leave without saying more. Haller said the request for the special uses permit would now move to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration.
The request made him think that being in the reefer business might not be a bad idea. Illinois legalized medical marijuana in 2013, and the law went into effect at the start of this year. But patients can’t buy the stuff yet. They must wait until several state agencies settle on rules for the program, and it’s not clear exactly when that will happen, Community and Economic Development Director Jim Haller said. Nevertheless, Joliet, like many other cities, has been working on its own set of rules for marijuana dispensaries. Local zoning laws now allow them only in certain areas. The dispensaries must be at least 1,000 feet away from schools and day care facilities, for example. Cultivation centers – meaning the places where the marijuana is grown -- are permitted in areas with industrial zoning and must be at least 2,500 feet from schools, day care centers or residential neighborhoods. The plants must be grown inside. Illinois will allow only 22 of the centers,one for each state police district. Joliet is in state police district five, an area that includes Will, Kendall and Grundy counties. So the cultivation center might not be in Joliet. Donka’s condo space includes a 900-square-foot front office with
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on route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival celebrates 90-mile stretch from Joliet to Towanda By Jeanne Millsap For the Bugle/Sentinel
The weekend turned out to be perfect weather for traveling the Mother Road on the Kicks on 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival, which celebrated a 90-mile stretch of Route 66 from Joliet to Towanda with events and displays at 13 communities along the way. The towns involved offered collectors’ postcards as mementos during the two-day event, as well as car shows, flea markets, special displays and programs, cookoffs, cupcake contests, yard sales, garage sales and some live musical performances. Wilmington held several events in celebration, including a hula hoop contest.About a dozen young women entered, swinging hoops around their waists to music while being asked to perform certain tasks at the same time. They were given tambourines and maracas to play and notes to write.They were asked to walk backwards, turn around and do double-time for a count. Emily Watson, 11, of Wilmington, was the one to beat, having taken top honors the past three years.She and Madelyn Storm, 12, of Gardner, held out the longest, and after the lengthiest battle in the contest’s history, at 70 minutes, Emily lost her hoop during the double-times, making Madelyn the winner. “The hardest part was walking backwards toe-to-toe,” Madelyn said. Wes Smith, with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, said people taking Route 66 drives frequently stop by the village, and the Red Carpet event was a great way to make a weekend of it. “It’s a very good turnout,” he said of the event. “This is a nice town with a lot of good shopping, especially antique stores.” Tami Hammond, from Arthur, got her kicks on the road Saturday with her sister Ginger Swartz, from Mattoon, and nephew Ben Swartz.
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(TOP) Tami Hammond, Ginger Swartz, and Ben Swartz at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, the first stop on the Kicks on 66 tour. (BOTTOM) Emily Watson and Madelyn Storm battled it out as the two final contestants in a hula hoop contest in Wilmington.
“It’s the nostalgia,” Jerry said of the reason Route 66 has such appeal. Route 66 is special to her. The three began their tour at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. “It reminds me of when I was younger, and we used to drive along it when it was a two-lane highway,” Hammond said. “All the little mom and pop stores . . . My dad always liked to travel and take us on all these road trips.” Hammond said she’s been on several Route 66 jaunts, which included “standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona,” from the lyrics of the Eagles’ song,“Take it Easy.” “We were here last year and heard about the Red Carpet Corridor, and it sounded like a lot of fun,” Swartz said. “We’re doing geocaching at the same time.They have several along Route 66.” “I’m looking forward to going on the trip,” said Ben Swartz, 14. “I think it will be very interesting, and maybe we’ll have a little bit to eat along the way.” Valentina Georgouses, of the Joliet Rt. 66 Diner on Clinton Street, gave out postcards and pins to those who visited the restaurant on the tour. Several families stayed to eat breakfast, she said. Four friends from Austria were a little disappointed the Wilmington restaurant next to the giant landmark statue, “The Gemini Giant,” was closed. The Europeans
had just begun a 21-day Route 66 road trip from Chicago the day before.They were looking forward to seeing what the heartland of America was really like and also visiting some of the big cities along the way. Jerry and Beth Brinnehl, from Tinley Park, were enjoying the day eating burgers along the route. They are fans of Route 66 and have driven the route from Chicago to Oklahoma City in their ’78 Cadillac Eldorado. “It’s the nostalgia,” Jerry said of the reason Route 66 has such appeal. “We went on a treasure hunt for the huge statues,” Beth said. “We saw a huge Abraham Lincoln, a huge water spigot and the Gemini Giant.” Buddy Hauert, of Elwood, was at the village hall telling people about one of the highlights of Route 66 – the Minneapolis Moline factory that was in town from 1955 to 1985. It’s where the front wheel drive was patented and manufactured, he said, and was the only place in the world that produced tractors with front wheel drive for 30 years, until the patent ran out. “Anyone going from north to south on Route 66 traveled 20 feet past his shop,” Hauert said.
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News >> special voices, from page 7 About 14 years ago, Brent used to have frequent seizures. Today, because of the support of his parents fighting for him, he does not have to take medications and has been seizure-free. In 1998, Brent’s dad learned about Northern Illinois Special Recreation (NISRA), which is the Special Olympics program through which Brent competes in track and basketball. “I was very much wanting to play basketball since I liked watching Michael Jordan when I was a kid,” Brent said. “He was amazing with his dunking ability and his ‘flying.’” From 2005 to 2009, Brent took some time off from Special Olympics track because he wanted to compete with his high school during his senior year. He rejoined the team in 2009. Similar to Brent, I also took some time off from competing in Special Olympics. In 2012, I took the year to fully focus on finishing my last >> no quit, from page 7 calculations yet. By the time you read this, I’ll know how I did and how we did as a team officially. Personally, I know we’re all
year of college. Many people who are not diagnosed with intellectual disabilities may be able to compete in extra-curricular activities and complete their school work. For those of us who take extra time to process information, we often have to put activities that we love, such as competing in Special Olympics, on hold. In October 2013, Brent learned that he had been selected to compete at the 2014 USA Games for Special Olympics. “Honestly, I was jumping up and down, and I was excited, and I’m like,‘Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I’m going to the games.’ I was so excited, I called my mom right away,” said Brent. Brent’s friend Taylor Reidal of Normal will be competing in track and field. “Honestly, it is a gift for me and my family,” Taylor said. “Even if I do not win, I will support all the other athletes and give them encouragement.” Breanna Bogucki,16,of Cary will be joining Brent, myself and fellow
Special Olympics athletes who have never had the opportunity to attend the USA Games before. Breanna, who is a vocalist, will be performing a mini concert at the Olympic Town on Thursday and Friday, June 19 to 20. In addition to the coverage that the Fox networks will provide on national television, our readers might be interested in experiencing the Special Olympics USA Games from the perspective of the athletes. You’ll have the opportunity to follow our stories by way of audio podcasts, photos and video reports at specialchronicles. com/2014USAGames.
winners. I saw that every time we were together. A couple times, I saw a few of them working out in separate classes, and they were BUSTIN it. I am going to miss them.I plan to
work out with Jeana once a week, but I will miss the rest. They’re a great team, and I was honored to sweat with them. Thanks, guys. I hope I helped you as much as you helped me.
Daniel Smrokowski is an Athlete and Global Messenger (public speaker) with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) team. He is also the Founder and CEO of Special Chronicles Nonprofit New Media Company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at: SpecialChronicles.com
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Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook awards 2014 Chevrolet Cruze to Sweepstakes winner Lockport resident registered during service appointment Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook awarded a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze to the winner of the ‘Advantage Chevrolet Cruze Sweepstakes’ at the dealership, 115 W. South Frontage Road, Bolingbrook, on Saturday, April 26. The brand new Chevrolet Cruze was won by Cynthia Zaletel of Lockport. Zaletel is a current customer of Advantage Chevrolet, already owning a
Chevrolet Impala. She registered at the dealership while there for a service appointment. Zaletel is an Advanced Practice Nurse at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downer’s Grove. ‘We are very proud to be able to award this new Chevrolet Cruze to Ms Zaletel. As a current customer, we certainly appreciate her business and hope she enjoys her new Cruze,” said John Fischer, Vice-President of Advantage Chevrolet. The sweepstakes was open from March 3 to April 16 and was part of Advantage Chevrolet’s Grand Opening Celebration for their newly remodeled
dealership. The sweepstakes culminated in a day long Grand Opening Event on April 26 that was marked by two radio remotes as well as food, fun and additional giveaways by the radio stations and Advantage Chevrolet. All the excitement resulted in Advantage Chevrolet setting an all-time one-day sales record for new and used vehicles. Advantage Chevrolet is a full service dealership that has been in business at their present location for over five years. They provide sales of new and used vehicles as well as complete service and parts for Chevrolet
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John Fischer, Vice President of Advantage Chevrolet, with Cynthia Zaletel of Lockport, who won the Chevy Cruze.
and all GM vehicles. Through the years, Advantage Chevrolet has been a supporter of many community activities such as
sponsoring local little league baseball teams as well as their annual DuCap Charity Event.
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town near Stockton 41 Posh 44 Ellington standard whose title is Spanish for “lost” 46 Nice view 47 Opening lines? 49 Attaches, in a way 51 Class 52 Pele’s first name 54 Some grenades, briefly 57 Bertie Wooster’s alma mater 58 Road crew item 60 Genetic stuff 62 Stand buy 63 Jazz lover 64 GPS part: Abbr.
Horoscopes It’s possible that someone is praying for the blessings, gifts and talents that you take for granted. In the week ahead, accept every opportunity to pay it forward and to help others.
Focus on mutual benefits. What’s good for you must be good for the other person, whether you’re setting up a date or a business deal. Compromise is the key to success this week.
Put the frowns away and let the world smile with you. A financial situation can take a turn for the better in the early part of the week. An agreement could bring you extra spending money.
Any job worth doing is worth doing well. Don’t be bashful about adopting a leadership position or adding your two cents this week. This is a good time to start a major project.
Fair play is king when you play ball. People will reflect your sincerity like a mirror this week, so be forthright about your feelings and intentions. Join forces to achieve romantic or career objectives.
Be grateful for what you have. Others may seem to be just going through the motions in the week ahead, or showing off their success, but at least they’re willing to share with you.
There’s no reason to screen your calls. Speak what’s on your mind and in your heart in the week to come. Your passion for the good things in life may have a chance for expression.
Knowledge is power. Read up on a new subject this week or let a mentor take you under his or her wing. The more you know, the easier it will be to handle your finances wisely.
Powerful needs can create a positive outcome. People may be attracted by your “do or die” attitude. Expect profitable dealings this week while you possess the Midas touch.
Shazam. A bit of magic could be at work when you place a few well-chosen words in the proper ear. People may be willing to unlock doors and invite you into their private circle this week
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Go for the gusto. Grab every chance to make a mark in the business world during the week ahead. Others perceive you as trustworthy, so you may be able to ask for a commitment.
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Porters win more-balanced SWSC By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
In recent memory, the SouthWest Suburban Conference badminton tournament has often been dominated by just two teams — Lockport and Sandburg. And while those were again the teams at the top of the standings, the others schools in the league made a push to be noticed. The Porters won the meet with 75 points, followed by Sandburg with 54 and Joliet Central with 31. “This is always a tough conference with amazing athletes,”said Joliet Central coach Lisa Luangsomkham. “Lockport and Sandburg are traditionally strong teams, and this year we had Stagg, which was nice to have a new, competitive team in the fight. “A lot of the athletes are coming up and the conference is getting more balanced. A lot of the schools — Joliet Central, Joliet West, H-F, Bolingbrook, they are getting good. We are excited.” Over the two-day event, Lockport claimed 10 first-place
finishers, winning seven of the 10 singles spots and three of the five doubles positions. Haley Egelhof was a two-event champion as she claimed the top spot at No. 2 singles and teamed with Jessica Miller to win No. 4 doubles. Miller was third individually at No. 1 singles. “We had a good day,” Egelhof said.“We have a young team this year and we are rising to the top and now we want to keep this going. We have worked really hard this year and that has paid off.” The Porters’ top doubles tandem of Araceli Lozano and Marisol Onate took first in the paired event and each won individual titles, with Lozano winning at No. 4 singles and Orate taking the No. 10 spot. Also doubling up were Lauren Hueckstaedt (No. 5 singles) and Jen Inczauskis (No. 3 singles), who teamed up to win at No. 2 doubles. Sarah Zimmerman (No. 8) and Sarah Heimberg (No. 9) also win singles titles for Lockport. While Joliet Central didn’t claim any titles, the Steelmen earned eight medals over the >> see SWSC | page 17
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Joleit West’s Casadi Brendemuehl placed second at No. 1 singles and doubles.
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Hilltoppers split pair of ESCC series By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
The two game series against Benet last week could not have been more different for the Joliet Catholic Academy
baseball team. In the first game, the Hilltoppers traveled to Lisle and tossed sophomore sensation Drake Fellow, who other than >> see PAIR | page 17
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Nick Dalesandro and the Hilltoppers split with Benet and Carmel last week.
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Chicagoland Speedway is offering fans a chance to tour the property.
Chicagoland Speedway offers fans facility tours Beginning May 1, race fans will have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour of Chicagoland Speedway’s vast
and expansive property, home to the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. For $10 per adult and $5 per
junior (ages 12 and under), guests will have access to one >> see TOURS | page 16
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>> TOURS, from page 15 of NASCAR’s premier modern facilities. The tour includes visits to luxury corporate suites, the spotters’ stand, race control and the broadcast booth, premium camp ground locations and the infield. After the tour, take your chance to cruise around the 1.5-mile D-shaped oval during
a track lap before concluding with pictures at the start-finish line. For tours affiliated with schools or summer camps, a special rate of $50 per bus will be given. Tours will take place on available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between May 1 – Oct. 31, with additional exclusions around
Sports major event weekends. All tours must be scheduled in advance and can be done so via e-mail or by calling 815722-5500. For the fourth consecutive year,Chicagoland Speedway will host the first race of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup this September – the first of ten ‘playoff’ style NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in pursuit of
the 2014 championship. The Lucas Oil 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will kick off the weekend on Friday, Sept. 12, along with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying. On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast 300 powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Nationwide Series returns with the first race in the Chase
for the NASCAR Sprint Cup concluding the weekend on Sunday, Sept. 14. Tickets can be purchased online at www. ChicagolandSpeedway.com, by calling 888-629-RACE, through the Chicagoland Speedway mobile app, or by visiting the Chicagoland Speedway Administrative office MondayFriday 8:30am – 5:00pm.
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Roundup: Joliet West’s 18-game win streak snapped After 18 straight wins, Sandburg defeated Joliet West 8-7 and snapped the Tigers’ streak. Joy Treasure went 3-for-3, while Kylie Robb was 2 for 4 with two RBI and Julia Liceaga went 2-for2 with an RBI. A game earlier, West beat Joliet Central 11-2. Jennifer Ames opened the scoring with a firstinning home run and West never looked back. Prior to that, West beat Homewood-Flossmoor 13-3 as Jen Ames (2 RBI) Alysia Rodriguez (RBI) and Madi Mulder (3 RBI) all had three hits. •Minooka defeated Romeoville 5-3. Jordyn Larsen was 3-for-4
with two runs scored and a RBI triple. Caty Bell and Alexa Zito each went 2-for-4. Megan Quirk (7-3) allowed two earned runs in five innings.
Catholic 2-0 behind goals from Kelsei Builta and Andriana Acosta. Lena Rodriguez was in goal for the Angels.
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Lockport defeated Joliet West 3-2 last week. Mike Formella (5-2) went the distance for the Porters with 10 strikeouts and only four hits allowed. Anthony Cocco, Tony Anaya, Jeremy Quade and Lorenzo Blazekovich all had one hit, while Chris Grazioli had an RBI ground out. Cody Grosse had a pair of hits for the Tigers, while Griffin McGuire drove in both the West
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JCA. “We have been in some pretty low-scoring games, but give credit to Benet, they really swung the bat,” said JCA coach Jared Voss. “There were a couple guys in that lineup that we just could not get out. I felt like it was four years ago with the old bats the way some of those balls were flying around. They are a really good team. “(Game one) was a good game and Benet fought hard in that one and they came today and battled.” With prom the day after the loss top Benet, the Hilltoppers had little time to prep for a double header against Carmel on Saturday. The Hilltoppers dropped the opener 10-4 and salvaged the split with a 7-3 win in game two. In the first game, Carmel outhit the Hillmen 14-6, scoring
seven runs in the last two innings to bust the game open. Dalesandro had two hits including a home run, while Bannon also homered. In the second game of the twin bill, Kyle Polaski earned the win on the mound, to move to 4-1 on the season. He got help from the bullpen in the way of Zach Jackovich and Fellows. Alec Melone had three hits and a pair of RBI for JCA, while Bannon (2 RBI) and Keegan Tyrell had two hits apiece. “There is good balance in this conference,” Voss said. “This conference is under rated. With the travel and the double headers, it is a tough schedule. Teams come ready to play every game. “This season is flying by. We are half way in and teams are getting better.”
Jauregui (No. 5) and Izamar Chavez (No. 8) all won their medal matches and placed third for Central. Joliet West earned a total of four medals for the meet. The Tigers’ No. 1 singles player, Casadi Brendemuehl finished second, while also teaming up with Andie Zadorozny to place second at No. 1 doubles. In singles play, Brendemuehl was happy with the secondplace, as she avenged am earlier season loss to Lockport’s Miller to reach the title match. “I knew I had to win my first match, but I really wanted the
match with Lockport again,” Brendemuehl said. “I knew she would be tough, but I got through that match to get to the final. This is a tough conference and this year some things have changed up. A lot of the seniors that have been there graduated. Lockport had an advantage this year, but after that, everyone was better.” Zadorozny placed third individually at No. 3 singles. At No. 3 doubles, Daisy Diaz and Karen Valencia teamed to to placed third for West.
allowing his first earned run in 30 innings, tossed a gem in a 2-1 JCA win. In the second game in Joliet, the Hillmen found themselves in the middle of a slugfest, which they jumped out to an early lead, but the Redwings’ bats proved to be too much late and Benet won game two 14-8. In game one, Fellows threw a complete game striking out 11. Offensively, JCA was paced by two hits from Mitch Boe, including a triple scoring Rylan Bannon. Boe was knocked in later that inning on a single Aaron Markley. In the second game, JCA went up 7-3 after three innings and couldn’t hold on as Benet tallied four runs in the fifth, five in the sixth and added a pair in the seventh for good measure. Bannon had a pair of hits for
>> SWSC, from page 13 tournament. The Steelmen were paced by a pair of double medalists. Lashonda Franklin and Ixcel Contrares teamed up to place second at No. 5 doubles. Franklin was also second at No. 9 singles, while Chavez placed third at No. 8 singles. Joining Franklin and competing in a championship match on the singles side was Rene Smith, who took second at No. 10 singles. Maranda Sippel (No. 3), Angelica Bibian (No. 4), Andrea
Lincoln-Way North beat Joliet West 25-17, 21-25, 25-21. Brian Lyman had 11 kills for West. Brett Tacchia added seven kills and three blocks. Noah Slowik posted 33 assists and Kyler O’Connell had 12 digs. Lincoln-Way Central defeated Lockport 25-21, 25-21.
GIRLS SOCCER Joliet Catholic shut out Marian
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runs in the loss. In the second game, the Porters won 8-2 Lorenzo Blazekovich went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI for Lockport, while Tony Anaya was 2-for-3 with two runs scores. Russ Hoh (3-0) went six innings allowing two hits and striking out four. •Minooka moved to 17-4 overall and 11-1 in the SPC with a three-game sweep of Oswego East. The Indians won 6-3 in the opener as Brennan Polycn went 3-for-4 and Neal Tyrell, Joe Butler (3 RBI) and Mitch Vogrin each
went 2-for-4. Vogrin (6-0) went six innings, striking out 11, allowing two hits and one earned run. Minooka won the second game 6-3 as Mitch Malone went seven innings, allowing five hits and one earned run. Polycn (3 RBI),Tyrell, Christian Sanchez and Tyler Desmarais each went 2-for-4. The Indians won the finale 195. Butler picked up the win in four innings of work, striking out three and allowing six hits and one earned run. Tyrell (5 RBI) and Jon Vesper (3 RBI) had three hits each.
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BASEBALL Average Zack Thomas, Joliet West Cody Grosse, Joliet West Chris Whelan, Benet Anthony Rendina, Benet Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Nick Dalesandro, JCA Christian Smith, Joliet Central A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Mitch Boe, JCA Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Julian Huff, Bolingbrook Austin Blazevic, Plainfield Central Aaron Markley, JCA Dylan Kuffell, Maine East Thomas Norton, Notre Dame Jason Blohm, Benet Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Mike McGee, Plainfield East Nick Novak, Plainfield East Rylan Bannon, JCA Demarco Mong, Bolingbrook Hits Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Nick Dalesandro, JCA
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Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Mitch Boe, JCA Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Aaron Markley, JCA Chris Whelan, Benet Kyle Nadres, Bolingbrook Cody Grosse, Joliet West Thomas Norton, Notre Dame Rylan Bannon, JCA Mike McGee, Plainfield East Zack Thomas, Joliet West Anthony Rendina, Benet Austin Blazevic, Plainfield Central A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Tuf Borland, Bolingbrook Christian Armstrong, Plainfield Central Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Tyler Hair, Lockport Runs Rylan Bannon, JCA Cody Grosse, Joliet West Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Mitch Boe, JCA Jeremy Quade, Lockport Anthony Bryan, Plainfield East
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Kyle Nadres, Bolingbrook Chris Whelan, Benet Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Zack Thomas, Joliet West Anthony Rendina, Benet Michael Ferri, Notre Dame Aaron Markley, JCA Danny Brandon, Plainfield Central RBI Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Aaron Markley, JCA Nick Dalesandro, JCA Tyler Hair, Lockport Joe Boyle, Benet Chandler Piekarski, Bolingbrook Mitch Boe, JCA Mike McGee, Plainfield East Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Zack Thomas, Joliet West Kyle Nadres, Bolingbrook Mario Samuel, Bolingbrook Doubles Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Chris Whelan, Benet Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Zach Goetschel, Joliet Central Austin Blazevic, Plainfield Central Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Michael Ferri, Notre Dame HR Joe Boyle, Benet Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Mario Samuel, Bolingbrook Johnathan Kruppe, Benet ERA Nick Marconi, Joliet West Drake Fellows, JCA Noah Masa, Lockport Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Russ Hoh, Lockport Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Matt Emerick, Benet Matt Strzechowski, Bolingbrook Nick Rana, Plainfield Central Brandon Kaminski, JCA Mike Formella, Lockport Nick Dalesandro, JCA Strikeouts Noah Masa, Lockport Mike Formella, Lockport Nick Dalesandro, JCA Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook Mario Samuel, Bolingbrook Kyle Polaski, JCA Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Drake Fellows, JCA Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Nick Rana, Plainfield Central Wins Nick Dalesandro, JCA Mike Formella, Lockport Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East Drake Fellows, JCA Kyle Polaski, JCA Ross Hoh, Lockport Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook SOFTBALL Average Marissa Panko, Benet Zahrya McFarland, Downers South Dale Ryndak, Downers North Gretchen Egly, Plainfield Central Emily York, Benet Maria Connell, Plainfield Central Summer Stitt, Lisle Joy Treasure, Joliet West Skye Osborne, Romeoville Jessica Andree, Downers South Angelina Medo, Plainfield South Steph Abello, Benet Kristin Bialek, Downers South Julianne Rurka, Benet Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C.
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Rowan McGuire, Benet Sarah Demasi, Lockport Tatiyana Rodriguez, Niles West Marissa Burns, Minooka Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport Alyssa Hajduk, Minooka Sabrina Argaez, Maine South Nicole Bowman, Downers South Kelly Pattison, Lockport Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Alyssa Falcone, Niles West Hits Marissa Panko, Benet Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. Emily York, Benet Joy Treasure, Joliet West Julianne Rurka, Benet Rowan McGuire, Benet Kristin Bialek, Downers South Jessica Andree, Downers South Zahrya McFarland, Downers South Steph Abello, Benet Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West Gretchen Egly, Plainfield Central Kelly Pattison, Lockport Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central Maria Connell, Plainfield Central Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Sarah Demasi, Lockport Julie Liceaga, Joliet West Summer Stitt, Lisle Kristin Lea, Downers South Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport Sabrina Argaez, Maine South Emily Suwanski, Maine South Haley Arndt, Lockport Skye Osborne, Romeoville Caitlyn Daly, Downers South Melissa Orton, Downers South Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central Runs Steph Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Emily York, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. Caitlyn Daly, Downers South Jessica Andree, Downers South Kristin Bialek, Downers South Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Joy Treasure, Joliet West Courtney Richardson, Maine South Summer Stitt, Lisle Dale Ryndak, Downers North Kelly Pattison, Lockport Shannon Mills, Benet Zahrya McFarland, Downers South Ali Woitovich, Downers North Erica Krause, Lisle Kristen Ames, Joliet West RBI Steph Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Emily York, Benet Rowan McGuire, Benet Ali Woitovich, Downers North Melissa Orton, Downers South Jessica Andree, Downers South Zahrya McFarland, Downers South Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central Dale Ryndak, Downers North Summer Stitt, Lisle Nina Anderson, Maine South Joy Treasure, Joliet West Nicole Bowman, Downers South Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Alison Mangino, Plainfield Central Caitlyn Daly, Downers South Megan Stoppelman, Benet Jessica Brown, Benet Erica Krause, Lisle DeShonte Smith, Joliet West Doubles Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central Courtney Richardson, Maine South Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central Maria Connell, Plainfield Central
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Favorite social media outlet that you use? Instagram How often do you use social media? I use it at least 10 times a day. What do you use social media for? To see what my friends and NBA players are doing. Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? LeBron James, his ability to take over is amazing. Have you ever tweeted a famous person? Did they respond? No, I never have. Your most memorable sports moment? My first playoff win.
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The right tools make getting organized easier Getting organized can be just as quick and painless if you have the right tools for the job
A friend mentioned that she ready to do what they do best was feeling inspired to wash the - haul away the things that are windows of her home no longer useful to because she had you. Depending on the recently purchased a receiving agency, they squeegee and bucket may also be used for and discovered that items to be donated to having the right tools charity, or to be given provided her with to friends or family motivation to do the members. job. Cleaning In addition, those come to order supplies tools made the sue becker window cleaning Depending on how quick, painless and provided cluttered the space is that you’re great results. Getting organized organizing, you may expose can be just as quick and painless areas that haven’t seen a vacuum if you have the right tools for or duster in quite a while. the job. Here are some tools that Having cleaning supplies at the can help you do just that. ready will lend itself to having a clean space that compliments Garbage bags its newly organized state. It’s inevitable that somewhere Boxes for sorting along the way you’re going to find some things to let go Rather than wandering away of, so have the garbage bags from your organizing project
Sorting papers into file folders rather than piles will make it easier to categorize them. By arranging the folders vertically, you’ll see multiple categories at once and minimize the possibility of duplication. The folders will also make it easy for you to see which papers you’ve addressed and which still need to be reviewed.
Pen/pencil and paper
every time you discover something that belongs in another room, have a box where you can deposit items that belong elsewhere. If it makes life easier for you, use sticky notes to label where each item belongs. At the end of your organizing session for the day, go ahead and put all those items in their appropriate place, even if that space isn’t yet organized.
Manila file folders
As you’re organizing, you may find yourself thinking about other things (although I can’t imagine what’s more interesting to think about than organizing!), such as the phone calls you need make or what to have for dinner. Rather than distracting yourself by running off to act on these random thoughts, have a place to jot them down so you can clear your mind and get back to the task at hand.
Snacks and water As you’re working away, energize yourself with something
to drink (I prefer water) and maybe a snack (I prefer an apple or walnuts). Don’t tempt fate by traipsing off to the kitchen to grab a bite to eat - there are far too many temptations that will make it hard to get back to your organizing project.
Help from others A non-judgmental friend or a professional organizer can also be a great resource to help you painlessly, quickly and efficiently get the job done. Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www. PilesToSmiles.com or 630-7241111.
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Don’t make these 401(k) blunders With all of the literature that accompanies retirement plan enrollment, why do retirement savers continue to blow it? By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency
According to a new paper, Americans commit a series of blunders with their retirement accounts. Author Jacob Hale Russell of Stanford Law School says that the flubs are not entirely our fault. “Over the past four decades, the American retirement system has dramatically shifted risk onto the individual worker.” Whereas in the past, professional investment management committees were tasked with making complicated financial decisions, today the burden has shifted to individuals and the results have not been good.
Retirement investors consistently make the following blunders: Not allocating retirement accounts and leaving money in
cash or low-interest money-market funds, where it will decline relative to inflation Leaving a job, cashing out plan assets and paying a tax penalty, instead of rolling over the funds into another retirement account Choosing high-fee funds Failing to diversify and overinvesting in employer stock Not rebalancing on a periodic basis
Overtrading individual securities Failing to take advantage of employer matching programs for contributions With all of the literature that accompanies retirement plan enrollment, why do retirement savers continue to blow it? The author posits that people are simply overwhelmed by the decisions that they need to make. The policy response has been to
use behavior economics to“nudge” retirement plan participants into making better decisions. “Soft paternalism” or “libertarian paternalism” presents choices to individuals in a way that “encourages them to make better choices.The best example was the 2006 enactment of the Pension Protection Act, which allowed companies to automatically enroll employees, who could then choose to opt out, in 401(k) plans. Participation has jumped for those companies who nudged employees into retirement plans. That’s the good news. However, other efforts have not been as effective. So what should be done? Russell encourages policymakers to take a big picture approach and ask: What purpose do we want 401(k)’s to serve? Russell notes that there are often conflicts of interest that can lead investors down the wrong path, which is why he advocates regulating the quality and fee structure of the funds that serve as default investment options.
Until a wholesale review and upgrade to retirement plans occurs, here are some tips which should help improve your retirement plan results: Put your 401(k) plan on autopilot: Many plans offer the opportunity to automatically increase annual contributions.Have the plan add one or two percent each year in order to maximize your contributions over time. Additionally, plans also can be set to auto-rebalance your allocation on a periodic basis (quarterly, biannually or annually). Using this feature can help take emotions out of the investment process. Diversify your holdings: You know that you shouldn’t put too many eggs in one basket. But some participants don’t realize how much overlap they may have among their retirement funds. It’s far more important to diversify among asset classes (stocks, bonds, commodities and cash) than in the total number of funds. If your
company stock is an option in your plan, limit your exposure to 5 percent of your holdings. Choose index funds, when possible: One way to increase your return without risk is to reduce the cost of investing. If your plan offers index funds, you may be able to save for retirement at a fraction of the cost of managed funds. If your plan is filled with expensive funds, gather your co-workers and lobby your boss to add low-cost index funds to your plan.
Beware pre-retirement withdrawals During the recession, many were forced to take withdrawals from their retirement accounts to survive. But many workers still dip into retirement funds to fund everything from mortgages to credit cards and other bills. While the IRS does allow for hardship withdrawals in certain instances, pulling money from retirement accounts should be a last resort, due to potential fees and tax implications.
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