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MAY 29, 2013

Vol. 5 No. 39

ON MY MIND’ County Executive wary of land deal with Joliet following Thanas’ resignation, council instability

By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Will County Executive Larry Walsh said he is becoming wary of working with Joliet officials on a comprehensive downtown office use plan due to recent instability on the City Council and the resignation of City Manager Tom Thanas. Will County Board Tom Thanas members on May 21 heard a presentation by Walsh’s Chief of Staff, Nick Palmer, and Finance Director, See INSTABILITY, page 2

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Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante, from left, Will County Executive Larry Walsh and Gov. Pat Quinn are all smlies at the unveiling of high-speed rail in Joliet. But Walsh and Giarrante are concerned many of the projects City Manager Tom Thanas worked on, such as the city’s multimodal transportation facility,may be delayed following Thanas’ resignation last week.

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INSTABILITY Continued from page 1 Paul Rafac, concerning a wideranging plan to upgrade the county’s dilapidating facilities and solve a chronic space shortage. Walsh said May 23 he was concerned about Joliet’s commitment to this plan even before he heard about Thanas’ resignation earlier that day. He recalled a meeting with

city officials, including Thanas, several weeks ago following a council committee’s rejection of an $8,000 expenditure to make downtown Joliet Wi-Fi accessible. “I know he has been so frustrated,” Walsh said of Thanas. Walsh added that Thanas has been the city’s point person for the property swap that would set in motion at least the initial phases of the county’s facilities improvements, and has engineered much of what is going on in downtown Joliet

News now. “Getting two government entities to sit down at the table is an achievement in itself,” Walsh said.“But there has been a lot of progress with downtown Joliet, including the new Joliet Junior College campus and whatever the governor was able to get toward the city’s multimodal. Everything was looking bright.” But changes in the City Council and the administration with Thanas’ resignation,“put things in a different light,” Walsh said.“If we (the county) are going to make a huge investment in downtown Joliet, we have to make sure Joliet has support to continue the commitment. “This has been weighing on my mind the last few weeks. We really, really have to sit down with Joliet officials and find out what’s going on.” At the very least, Walsh said, the county will have to slow

down its plans as a new city manager is brought up to speed. In a May 23 email,Thanas told the Bugle he resigned during a May 21 closed session of the City Council “effective on a date to be determined by the City Council.” He declined to comment further on the resignation or the reason for it, even though he noted there obviously were people who did not want to keep comments to the closed session. Recovering from May 22 knee replacement surgery, Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante said he hadn’t seen anything in writing. But losing Thanas “will set us back, no question about it.” As for Walsh’s comments on the city-county plan, Giarrante said he’s not sure how to answer the concerns. “With this group (on the council), you don’t know what’s going to happen,” he said. Part of the slide puzzle-like

plan hinges on a county-city swap that would give Joliet the building at 121 N. Chicago St. -- currently used by the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office – the county’s portion of the shared courthouse parking lot on Washington and Chicago streets and a county parking lot at 63 S. Chicago St. In exchange, the county would receive the Ottawa Street Parking Deck, as well as crucial right-of-ways and fee waivers to extend sewer and water to the Will County Sheriff’s Laraway Road campus, now served by a number of septic fields. Extending city sewer and water to the Laraway site is the first phase of a plan to renovate that campus, including new buildings for evidence storage and training, and ultimately, a new administration building that would include space for the Coroner and Emergency Management services.

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Ministry group marches and prays for city of Joliet By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

Armed with a megaphone and small American flags, they gathered Saturday morning in a parking lot near the Will County jail. It was time to pray. “We come to break all the chains,” said Dr. Veronica J. Crim, pastor of Gathering of the Nationals International Ministries, 20 E. Cass St., Joliet. “Break loose the chains of murder. Break loose the chains of drugs.” The dozen people gathered around her nodded agreement. It was the third Guarding the City Gates Prayer Walk organized

by Prophetess Ora Holloway of Igniting the Fire Prayer Center, 824 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. In 2008, Holloway heard the words “pray for the city of Joliet,” and that began her project to pray daily for local, state and national leaders. She believes that it will make the world a better place. “We want to make sure things change, and we know prayer changes things,” explained Suzette Williams of Joliet, a longtime partner in Holloway’s ministry. A Joliet police escort arrived just before noon Saturday, and the small group began walking north on South Chicago Street toward the Will County

Courthouse. Joliet Police Lt. Tom Stein stopped traffic as they crossed intersections. Will County Board Speaker Herb Brooks, D-Joliet, walked with them. “Somebody has to pray for our city,” Brooks said. “(Holloway) certainly has a passion for our city. She cares about what is going on.” Pamela Williams agreed. She is a member of the Pastors Wives Community Outreach, and her husband Allen Williams is the minister at the City of Refuge, 200 Dellwood Ave., Lockport. They brought grandson Deizhau Williams, 12, to walk with them See MINISTRY, page 23

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Linda Temple and Prophetess Ora Holloway of Igniting the Fire Prayer Center in Joliet lead the way during a prayer march May 26 in Joliet.

Council may take a closer look into Housing Authority By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

The Joliet City Council wants to know more about the Housing Authority of Joliet. So the members might create a committee to investigate the agency. Councilman Bob O’Dekirk suggested the move at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and no one disagreed with him. During the past few months, several people have contacted him about their concerns regarding the agency, O’Dekirk said. So he urged the council to create a committee to oversee it. O’Dekirk then asked City Manager Tom Thanas to add

the item to the council’s June agenda. “I’m tired of hearing rumors and not knowing what was going on,” O’Dekirk said after the council meeting. He would not say specifically what he had been told by those callers. The Housing Authority of Joliet offers low-cost housing for needy families, seniors and the disabled, and controls 989 public housing units and 1,189 Section 8 vouchers.Although it is federally funded,Joliet MayorTom Giarrante chooses the people who serve on its seven-member board of commissioners, and the members of the City Council then approve his appointments. Lately, the agency has seemed

troubled. In April 2012, longtime Chief Executive Officer Henry Morris began a leave of absence after female employees made undisclosed allegations about him. He was fired by the board a few months later. Not long afterward, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs criticized the Housing Authority of Joliet for being late when providing financial information and for the low occupancy rates in some buildings. In December, the mayor asked all the board members to resign. He ultimately accepted two resignations. Joliet City Councilman Susie Barber remains chairman of the agency. During the City Council

meeting, the mayor said Finance Director Ken Mihelich was “overseeing”the agency.Giarrante did not explain Mihelich’s responsibilities at the agency, however. But he did not seem concerned about the possible creation of a committee. “If you want a committee to oversee the housing authority, I am fine with that,” Giarrante said. After the meeting, O’Dekirk said he wanted to know exactly what Mihelich was doing at the agency. As the council members discussed O’Dekirk’s proposal, the mayor talked briefly about HUD’s concerns last year. “The reasons (the HAJ) did not

pass was not misuse of funds,” Giarrante said, mentioning instead the reports that had not been filed on time. Councilman Jim McFarland agreed with O’Dekirk and said he wanted to make sure the Housing Authority was abiding by HUD’s rules and standards. Councilman Larry Hug also backed the idea of a committee. Barber seemed to think all was well. “I don’t see a problem,” she said. “Just give it time, and it will be OK.” The mayor said the same sort of thing. “HUD is very happy with what is happening over there, and they are turning things around,” Giarrante said.

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Joliet West announces Mr. and Miss Alpha Omega Joliet West High School seniors Myra Perez-Hernandez and Zackary Reece were recently awarded the prestigious title of Mr. and Miss Alpha Omega for the 20122013 school year at the Senior Awards Ceremony held May 9. The Mr. and Miss Alpha Omega contest is an annual event sponsored by the yearbook that names the best all-around senior boy and girl. This is an honored and longstanding tradition of JTHS history. In order to be considered a finalist, students needed to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 for eight straight semesters, said sponsor Terra Meyer. The finalists were required to submit a resume and cover letter to a panel of judges highlighting their academic career. Finalists are also interviewed by a panel of

community volunteers. Perez-Hernandez has packed her schedule full of Honors and Advanced Placement classes during her time at West in order to “excel in everything and anything I may decide to do with my life and to flourish into a person that my loved ones can be proud of.” She has taken advantage of the numerous clubs and activities offered at West by participating in: Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Chess Club, Mock Trial, French Club, Students of Service, Key Club and Latin Heritage Club. “I am proud of the groups I have been involved with because they reflect a good cause and are a part of my life,” Perez-Hernandez said. Perez-Hernandez has received numerous awards throughout her academic career, which she feels are the

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oliet West High School seniors Myra Perez-Hernandez and Zackary Reece were recently awarded the prestigious title of Mr. and Miss Alpha Omega

symbol of appreciation and have shown how she stands out among her peers. Although she is uncertain where she will attend college, she plans to major in Chemistry on the Pre-Med Track, with minors in Biology and Romantic Languages. She attributes her successes to her parents and states that, “the main reason for all the grueling work I have put myself [through] and all the high standards I have set up for myself is because I refuse to be anything but the best.” During Reece’s four years at Joliet West, he has worked hard to ensure that he would

not be viewed as “just another student.” A student of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) academy, Reece has challenged himself in numerous math and science classes. These classes have helped him prepare for his next four years of education at Iowa State University, where he plans to major in Chemistry and minor in Law. While at Joliet West, Reece has involved himself in many athletics and activities, including: Boys Volleyball, Football, Mu Alpha Theta and the award-winning Joliet Cyborgs Robotics Team. Through those activities, he

has also taken on leadership roles, including project leader and team leader of the Robotics Team and captain of the Boys Volleyball and Football teams. Reece’s involvement does not stop at school, however. He has been employed at TJMaxx for the past two years, and has volunteered time with the YMCA and Feed My Starving Children. Reece credits his mom and coaches for his success, and aims to “make and leave my mark and impression on the people I meet on my way to the top.” Perez-Hernandez and Reece were selected from a pool of 20 finalists. Mr. Alpha Omega finalists for the 2012-2013 School Year include: Jefferson Aguirre, Nicholas Freeze, Guillermo Grimaldo, Derrick Judkins Jr., Zachary Manos, Eliya Prieboy and Matthew Ryan. Miss Alpha Omega finalists include: Viviana Arriaga, Kaitlin Contos, Kaitlyn McKay, Lydia Perez, Carlie Rambo, Elizabeth Sanchez and Joy Strode. The Mr. Alpha Omega first runner up was Jacob Godlewski and second runner up was Jovanny Gallarzo.The Miss Alpha Omega first runner up was Markeysha Small and second runner up was Kaitlyn Brick. Mr. and Miss Alpha Omega Judges for the 20122013 School Year include: Stacey Gonzales, Joliet West Academy Coordinator; Chief Justin Meyer, Chief of Police Minooka Police Department; Carol Collins, Joliet Township Project Director; Al Filliponi, Joliet Township Curriculum Director; Jan Quillman, Joliet City Council; Barbara Martin, President and CEO Vista Health System, Lewis University Board of Trustees, NorStates Bank Board of Trustees, Illinois Hospital Association Board of Directors; Richard Espinoza, Superintendent of Rockdale Elementary School District 84; Nicole Meagher, Senior Manager of CommunicationsChicagoland Speedway; Don White, Superintendent of Troy CCSD 30-C; Dr. Gary Bradbury, Superintendent of Laraway CCSD 70-C; Cathie Peznoski, Superintendent of Elwood Community Consolidated District 203; and Mary Balsie, Joliet Township Curriculum Director.

Calendar MAY 30 Trip to Historic Chicago: Clark & Glessner Houses. Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to Historic Chicago: Clark & Glessner Houses for all ages from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Thursday, May 30. Transportation departs at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill. Discover the history behind two of Chicago’s oldest homes with guided tours, lunch and transportation. Fees: $59/resident; $69/non-resident. For more information, call the Lockport Township Park District at 815-838-1183, ext. 207 or visit www.lockportpark.org.

JUNE 1 Junior Golf Lessons. The Lockport Township Park District offers Junior Golf Lessons for ages 7-16 years on Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 1 through June 16 from 10am-11am at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill. Students learn the basics of putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. Fee: $70/ resident; $80/non-resident. For more info., call 815-838-3621, ext. 0.

JUNE 5 TO JUNE 7 Trip: Behind the Scenes at Indy 500 in Indianapolis,

Ind. The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to Indianapolis, IN for Behind the Scenes at the Indy 500 for all ages from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, to Friday, June 7.Transportation departs at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill. Enjoy tours at Fair Oaks Dairy Farm, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, a behind the scenes look at Indy 500, Hall of Fame Museum, a free lunch buffet at Hoosier Park Casino with free slot play, includes 5 meals and deluxe motor coach transportation. Fees: $379/resident; $389/non-resident. For more information, call the Lockport Township Park District at 815838-1183, ext. 207 or visit www. lockportpark.org.

JUNE 14 Guard Start at Heritage Falls. Lockport Township Park District is offering The Guard Start program for children ages 11-14 years on Fridays beginning June 14 through July 19 from 9:30am-11am at Heritage Falls Waterpark, 101 Troxel, Romeoville. This program is for children who want to become lifeguards. Fee: $65/resident; $75/non-resident. For more info. visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815-8383621, ext. 0.

JUNE 15 Join author, Mary Anne Barothy, talk about her sentimental journey with Doris Day at 10 a.m. at Willow Falls Senior Living Community, 1691 Willow Circle Drive, Crest Hill. Mary Anne shares her memories and Hollywood memorabilia from her private collection including many never-before-seen photos. She became a Doris Day fan as a young Indianapolis girl. She left her society reporter’s job at the Indianapolis News and traveled to California to meet her idol. Mary Anne eventually became Doris Day’s personal assistant for four years in the ‘70s while Doris was filming her hit TV show at CBS and then lived with the screen legend for two years. Please call Valerie Brockman at 815-773-6229 for details and to RSVP.

JUNE 15-16 Trip – Milwaukee Polish Fest. The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to the Milwaukee Polish Fest for all ages June 15 through June 16.Transportation departs at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill. Enjoy live entertainment on five stages, Polish folk art, demonstrations

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL MAY 29, 2013 and a market place filled with treasures, authentic Polish food and fireworks. Fees: $80/resident; $90/non-resident. For more information, call the Lockport Township Park District at 815838-1183, ext. 207 or visit www. lockportpark.org.

JUNE 26-28 Trip Ford Museum & Greenfield Village- Michigan. The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to the

Ford Museum & Greenfield Village in Michigan for all ages on Wed., June 26 through Fri., June 28. Transportation departs at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill. Enjoy a guided tour of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford home, an included dinner at the Cotswold Café, visit the Henry Ford Museum and more. Fees: $359/resident; $369/non-resident. For more information, call 815838-1183, ext. 207 or visit www. lockportpark.org.

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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. Meghan L. Mellendorf, 23, 1851 Asbury Circle, was arrested at 9:37 a.m. May 17 at 815 N. Bluff for Aggravated Assault, Criminal Trespass to Residence and Domestic Battery. Anissa R. Haymon, 19, 606 Henry, was arrested at 1:42 p.m. May 17 at 1724 Jefferson for Domestic Battery and Theft. Christopher F. Myers, 34, 515 N. Hickory, was arrested at 8:15 a.m. May 17 at 515 N. Broadway for Aggravated Domestic Battery. Eduina Onate, 37, 1311 N. Hickory, was arrested at 10:10 a.m. May 17 at that address for Dogs Running At Large. Clynn E. Ingram, 50, Homeless, was arrested at noon May 17 at 150 W. Washington for Sex OffenderGiving False Information and on an out Of Town Warrant. Zach M. Anderson, 35, 1507 Staghorn Drive, and Jacqueline S. Birsa, 27, 2813 Stacia Court, were arrested at 4:49 p.m. May 17 at 850 Essington for Possession of Drug Equipment and Forgery. Birsa also was arrested on a Will County Warrant. Brian K. McDaniel, 49, 114 Seeser, was arrested at 4:53 p.m. May 17 at 1537 N. Larkin for Retail Theft. Joseph L. Ledesma, 25, 802 Cora, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. May 17 at that address for Domestic Battery. James O. Tisdale, 37, 21 Pheasant Run, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. May 17 at 192 Arizona for Liquor on Public Way. A. Garcia, 29, 900 10 Juan Gardner, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. May 17 at 333 Madison for Aggravated DUI. D. Ortiz, 25, 1310 11 Vanessa Cora, was arrested at 3:19 a.m. May 17 at 411 Chase for Domestic Battery, Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Trespass to Real Property, Resisting a P.O. and Battery. Hubbard, 54, 457 12 Cecil Mason Ave., was arrested at 10:13 p.m. May 18 at 706 Vine for Aggravated DUI, Fleeing/Eluding a P.O., Obstructing a P.O. and on an Out Of Town Warrant. A. Evans, 56, 217 13 Carolyn Barry Ave., Lockport, and Ray Hoyle, 56, 22 E. Clinton, were

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arrested at 8:18 p.m. May 18 at 14 W. Jefferson for Liquor On Public Way. Alexander, 42, 14 Reginaldo 1326 Arthur Ave., was arrested at 12:40 p.m. May 18 at 777 Hollywood for Criminal Trespass. M. Phillips, 33, 15 Marvin 1000 Edgerton Drive, was arrested at 12:41 a.m. May 18 at that address for Domestic Battery. J. Boban, 32, 521 16 Matthew Mack, was arrested at 12:53 p.m. May 18 at 150 Washington on an Out Of Town Warrant and for Possession of Stolen M.V., Robbery and Aggravated Battery to a Senior Citizen, which is alleged to have occurred at 1900 Silver Cross. A. Sellers, 24, 112 17 Gregory Bowen Place, was arrested at 5:48 a.m. May 18 at 219 5th Ave. for Obstructing a P.O. M. Petretic, 35, and 18 Dawn Christopher Starmann, 42, 218 Madison, were arrested at 2:52 p.m. May 18 at 2424 W. Jefferson St. for Retail Theft. A 17-year-old was arrested at 9:46 p.m. May 18 at 1226 Gage St. for Domestic Battery. J. Pruitte, 57, 615 E. 19 Willie Benton, was arrested at 3 p.m. May 18 at 358 E. Cass for Retail Theft. A. Reyes, 29, 20 Daniel 752 McDonough, was arrested at 5:16 a.m. May 18 at 512 McDonough for Reckless Discharge of Firearm.

Jewell S. Patrick, 42, 568 E. Cass, was arrested at 12:17 a.m. May 18 at 508 E. Cass for Domestic Battery and Obstructing a P.O. J. Shelton, 30, 1211 22 Robyn Briargate Ave., was arrested at 4 a.m. May 19 at 1314 Clara for Aggravated DUI-Alcohol. D. Green, 35, 302 23 Michael Division, was arrested at 7:53 p.m. May 19 at that address for Domestic Battery, Aggravated Assault and Resisting a P.O. Orszulak, 41, 24 Malgorzata address unknown, was arrested at 3:27 p.m. May 19 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for Retail Theft. T. Shoop, 50, 1426 25 Marshall E.Washington, was arrested at 10:51 p.m. May 19 at that address for Disorderly Conduct. K. Welch, 30, 406 W. 26 Kirsten Marion, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. May 19 at 104 N. Center for Battery And Disorderly Conduct. Victor Bailey, 33, 3379 Flat 27 Shoals Road, Atlanta, Ga, was arrested at 11:41 a.m. May 19 at 943 Lois for two counts of Possession of a Stolen Firearm, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon by Felon and No FOID. L. Walker, 49, and 28 Mitchell Kenneth O. Weston, 47, 7030 S. Paulina, Chicago, were arrested at 8:15 p.m. May 19 at 1500 N. Larkin for Solicitation. J.Garcia,38,7121 166th 29 Felipe St., Tinley Park, was arrested at 11:33 p.m. May 19 at 1101 N. Hickory for Obstructing a P.O.

Christine C. Labuda, 53, 417 High St., was arrested at 10:32 p.m. May 19 at 151 N. Joliet St. for Criminal Trespass to Property. D. King, 34, 815 N. 31 Kourtney Bluff, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. May 19 at that address for Criminal Damage to Property. M. Stephen, 55, 1216 32 Lillie Gould, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. May 19 at that address for Aggravated Domestic Battery. A. Lujano, 25, 108 33 Marco Delmar Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. May 20 at 190 Lily Cache Lane, Bolingbrook, for three counts of Aggravated Child Pornography. D. Wallace, 23, 207 34 Damon Bridge,was arrested at 11:21 p.m. May 20 at 1225 Richards for Aggravated DWLR (Felony) And Obstruct Identification. Aviles-Vega, 31, 411 E. 35 Xavier Jackson,was arrested at 8:22 p.m. May 20 at Eastern and First for Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Drug Equipment. R. Rios, 19, 2803 36 Mathias Discovery Drive, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. May 20 at 2113 Hastings for Possession of Cannabis. D. Obiechie, 21, 316 37 Joseph N. Bluff, was arrested at 11:53 p.m.May 19 at 333 Madison for Possession OF Cannabis. L. Arrington, 18, 38 Delvin 230 Fairbanks Ave., was arrested at 3:45 p.m. May 20 at 112 Richards for Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon,

Obstructing a P.O. and Criminal Trespass to Real Property. Knight, 20, 462 39 Dimitri Water, was arrested at 2:15 p.m. May 20 at 354 E. 71st St., Chicago, for Aggravated Robbery. J. Taylor, 17, 1106 40 Thomas Clement, was arrested at 1:53 p.m. May 20 at that address for Unlawful Use of Weapon. A. Everly, 31, 2211 41 Jeremy Falcon Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:19 p.m. May 20 at 3355 Mall Loop Drive on a Will County Warrant and for Theft. J. Eurich, 21, 6215 42 Christopher Brixton,Plainfield,was arrested at 1:30 a.m. May 21 at Hastings and Caton Farm for Littering. C. Garcia, 21, 207 43 David McRoberts, was arrested at 2:21 p.m. May 21 at that address for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting a P.O. K. McGhee, 36, 1301 44 Joshua N. CENTER, was arrested at 6:38 p.m. May 21 at that address for Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession OF Controlled Substance W/Intent. Gray, 33, 1550 45 Chadra Plainfield Road, was arrested at 11:51 p.m. May 21 at 379 S. Chicago St. for Criminal Trespass to Real Property. L. Martinez, 49, 233 46 Martin Scribner Ave., was arrested at 7:47 p.m.May 21 at 307 Scribner for Dog Running at Large. A. Williams, 34, 411 47 Lennie Oneida, was arrested at 1:10 a.m. May 21 at that address for Stalking and Theft.

ForuM Letter to the Editor Tough questions remain over Benghazi incident Questions, some tough one, are being asked concerning the Benghazi situation. The basic questions and answers, however, seem to be avoided. 1. From one hour prior to the start of the attack through the next 8-12 hours, where were the President, vicePresident, Secretary of State, and Joint chiefs? Were they all in the “Situation Room” or not involved? Time should be hour by hour. 2. At the start, was the Libyan government contacted and asked to immediately send police, security forces, and/ or military to protect the staff and consulate and arrest those involved? If not, why? If so, and they didn’t properly respond, then food, economic and military aid should immediately be terminated. 3. An unarmed drone was over the area. Whose was it? Where did it take off? Why not immediately launch an armed drone to be able to take military action? 4. Libya should have

immediately allowed us access to their air space and allow our military to land at their airfields allowing us to send a military unit in to protect the staff which would allow us to react well within the 8+ hours. If not, why? “If not” then cut them off at every point. 5. Stand down orders were given, by whom and why? Those who made that improper decision should get what they deserve, no matter at what level. 6. We have video and camera shots. Use facial recognitions and identify who was in charge and hunt them down now. If the Congress is serious about resolving this problem, then they need to take immediate steps to resolve it. 7. Who gave Ambassador Susan Rice authorization, instructions, and what items to present and why? We have a right to the truth. We have an obligation to those who were lost to bring those responsible to justice, and are obliged to hold those who failed to act properly responsible. Mark Turk Joliet

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News Will County to host book recycling event June 7-9 The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host its annual free book recycling and document destruction event Friday-Sunday, June 7-9 at Pilcher Park Nature Center. The doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Joliet Park District facility, 2501 Highland Park Drive. “This is a good opportunity to go through your bookshelves and get rid of books that you don’t want,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “Bringing them to Pilcher Park in June gets them out of your house and keeps them out of a landfill.” Tim Anderson, Senior Waste Analyst, said last year workers handled about 40,000 novels, cookbooks, children’s books and other publications. Anyone may participate, said Anderson. Individuals, schools and libraries all use the opportunity to rid themselves of books. “Last year, a 100-year-old Bible, along with an old Louisiana Cajun Cookbook, came through the doors of the event,” said Anderson.

“Disney books with records, in pristine condition, were acquired by one resident who enjoyed listening to the records and reading along with her mother when she was young. She hoped her record player still worked so her grandchildren could listen to the words as they read the books together. “Other children’s books donated included the Dr. Suess series, Sesame Street series and many more.” People may drop off and take books for free during the entire three-day event. Books which remain at closing time on Sunday afternoon will be recycled. Document destruction will also be offered all three days.Unwanted documents will be collected and taken to Chicago for destruction. An affidavit of destruction will be available upon request. For additional information on this or any Resource Recover and Energy Division projects, go to www.willcountygreen.com. The Land Use Department is led by Director Curt Paddock and is under the County Executive’s office.

Schools

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Frank Perucca named assistant D86 to hold student regional superintendent of schools registration in June Shawn Walsh, Will County Regional Superintendent of Schools, has named Frank Perucca of Braidwood as the new assistant regional superintendent in Will County. Perucca, currently principal of Coal City Middle School, will take up his new position at the Will County Regional Office of Education in New Lenox July 1. “A field of quality candidates applied, but Frank stood out,” said Walsh, who held the job before replacing former superintendent Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant after she was elected to the Illinois State Senate. “Frank comes highly recommended,” Walsh said, citing Perucca’s extensive Perucca administrative experience. Perucca, 48, is a graduate of the University of Illinois and holds a master’s degree from Illinois State University. He has taught social studies and physical education and coached girls’ and boys’ basketball. He has been principal at Coal City Middle School for seven years, previously serving at Chelsea School in Frankfort and Center School in Morris. “Having been an administrator for 19 years, I feel

that I have the background to be an advocate for students,” he said. He said he believes the county position will give him more of a voice to support the schools’ needs. The schools have major financial issues, he said. While the Coal City district, which doesn’t get a lot of state aid, is not severely affected, “the amount of cuts to our schools” is a problem for many districts, he said. “Other avenues could be explored. If you continue to cut, the quality of education goes down.” Despite Illinois’ financial woes, the state’s schools have some very helpful assets, he said. Foremost among them are the parents concerned about and involved in their children’s education. “You can’t do this without parent support,” he said. The number of quality teachers is another strong foundation, according to Perucca. “A lot of young teachers are coming out better prepared,”he said. “They know how to handle special needs and they’re good at differentiating instruction (for individual students).” Perucca and his wife are the parents of three grown children and have lived in Braidwood for 22 years.

Joliet West students receive award for Stock Market Game After taking first place in the Stock Market game last fall, Joliet West students Kameron Hargrove, Phillip McClellan and Lejon Wise were recently awarded the Cabrera Statewide Award through Econ Illinois, an award given to only one group of high school students from a pool of nearly 2,500 teams. The Stock Market Game is designed for students to work together in teams to create a portfolio by researching and evaluating the current stock market. The three students began the game with a virtual cash amount of $100,000, and increased their portfolio to $136,212, earning them first place in the high school division. “Their earnings stood as the highest amount for the high school division for the entire 2012-2013 school year,” said Joliet West teacher and mentor to the students, Kenneth Poort. “I believe the students won the competition because they made the right choices at the right time. They decided to invest in Barnes and Noble at the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, which is where the majority of their earnings were made. They also hit it pretty big on Netflix.”

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The students in the photo are, from left, Lejon Wise, Kameron Hargrove and Phillip McClellan.

Wise reiterated Poort’s statement regarding the investment route his team took by saying,“We invested in all the right stocks, and in doing so, we won.” The Cabrera Statewide Award is paid for by Cabrera Capital Markets and is given to the two teams scoring highest in their grade level from two fall sessions and two spring sessions of the Stock Market Game. One award was presented to students in Grades 4-8, and the other to students in Grades 9-12. As part of the honor, the three students were taken on a tour of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, Cabrera

Capital Markets and the Federal Reserve bank of Chicago. While there, they were able to see live trading take place in two instances, one at the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and another at Cabrera Capital. The students also received an award certificate and a check for $200. “[The] experience going to Chicago looking at how stocks work wasgreat,” Wise said. “We saw that the stock market is not the same as it has been; everything is more high-tech. I had a wonderful time, and give thanks for all that helped make this possible for me and my teammates.”

Joliet Public Schools District 86 will conduct district-wide registration for all District 86 students for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year June 3-6. Completed forms and required documentation must be brought to one of the on-site registration schools according to the following schedule: • Parent last name begins with A-I, noon to 6 p.m. June 3 • Parent last name begins with J-R, noon to 6 p.m. June 4 • Parent last name begins with S-Z, noon to 6 p.m. June 5 • Make-up Registration Day A-Z, noon to 6 p.m. June 6 The District 86 schools that will accept registration materials are: • Dirksen Junior High, 203 S. Midland Ave. (Dirksen, Farragut, Pershing, and Thigpen students) • Hufford Junior High, 1125 N. Larkin Ave. (Hufford, Cunningham, Jefferson, Sandburg, and Taft students) • Edna Keith Elementary,400 Fourth Ave.(Keith,Culbertson,Eisenhower, Thompson, Washington and Woodland students) • Isaac Singleton Elementary, 1451

Copperfield Ave. (Singleton, Forest Park, Gompers, Marshall, and Sanchez students) Parents with children who attend different schools may register all of the children at one of the registration locations. Registration packets were mailed home to all District 86 families the week of May 20. Registration materials are also available to complete on the District 86 website (www.joliet86.org). While parents may complete the registration forms online, required documents must still be brought to the District Registration schools. These documents include proofs of residency, immunization records, and school fees. If parents are unable to attend one of the above registration days, staff will be available to register families at the J.F. Kennedy Administrative Center, 420 N. Raynor Ave., from 8 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays during June. District 86 will no longer accept registration during the summer. For more information. go to www.joliet86.org or call 815-7403196 ext. 247.

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Crossword Puzzle

Across 1 The duck in “Peter and the Wolf” 5 Hail 10 1996 title role for Gwyneth 14 “Project Runway” host Heidi 15 Ardent lover 16 Business jet company founder 17 Honk ... honk ... honk ... 20 Conifer with springy wood 21 Help in a bad way 22 Jargon 23 City on the Shatt al-Arab waterway 25 Cheeky pet? 27 Woof ... woof ... woof ... 30 Youngest “Pride and Prejudice” Bennet sister 31 Love, in Málaga 32 In the center of 36 Bonehead 37 Pong maker 38 Brit’s floor covering

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Horoscopes The week ahead may begin with several serious concerns that occupy either your time or your mind but by the end of it, you will have gained experience and learned that you can handle almost anything.

You can pinch plenty of pennies in the upcoming week, but just be sure you don’t sell yourself short. Don’t let a passing criticism, or a lack of support and appreciation from others, undermine your confidence.

The darkest night may be a bridge to the brightest tomorrow. Although the week might have a slow start that makes you fear you’ve come to a dead end, you will be able to rekindle your enthusiasms.

You will be amazed at what you can accomplish if you do not let other people set limits on your happiness. Watch your pennies and be thrifty in the week ahead, but remain generous with yourself.

The sun sets every night, but rises the next morning. Don’t allow a few setbacks or obstacles in the early part of the week to break your spirit. Rally your energies and look to the future.

Apply mind over matter. During the coming week, you may be challenged to keep your spirits up when subjected to depressing headlines or a barrage of dull routines. You can rise above it all.

Money isn’t everything. In the week ahead, you may learn that simplicity, patience and compassion are the greatest treasures. Attend to the necessities of life, but don’t let them become your sole purpose.

The world sometimes changes so fast that you are challenged to keep up. Use your imagination to overcome obstacles. Be sure to honor your commitments this week to sidestep disapproval.

Judge your level of success by the seeds you can sow, not the harvest you can reap. Unless you exercise self-discipline, you may be challenged to make all the ends meet this week.

The only thing to fear is fear itself. In the week ahead, you could teeter-totter between feeling somewhat insecure and retreating from situations to dynamic micromanagement of all the minute details.

Problems won’t bother you unless you let them. Don’t let criticism or passing unpleasantness get under your skin early in the week. Wear a hard shell like a turtle and protect yourself from troubles.

Diamonds glitter brightest after being polished. Don’t be too concerned about occasional abrasiveness in the world around you this week. Challenges give strength of character a chance to develop.

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INSIDE: Locals successful at state tennis, page 12; Indians one step closer to state, page 13, West falls in regional, page 15

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Minooka relay brings home gold By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Things were not going the way the Minooka track and field team had planned Saturday, but after the final race of the day, all was forgotten. On the final race of the day, the quartet of seniors Daniel Ingram and Alex Pierce and juniors Jake Smith and Chris Wilson teamed up to take first in the 4x400meter relay in a time of 3 minutes, 19.15 seconds. “I wanted to get off in first and that was what I did,” Ingram said.“I didn’t get to see much yesterday and I didn’t know any of the runners, but I just didn’t let them make up the stagger on me.” The second leg of the race was Pierce, who said he had one simple job all season. “All year, my job has been to stay with the pack,” he said. Pierce did stay with the pack and handed the baton to Smith somewhere around seventh place, however, Smith did his job and kicked the Indians into the lead. “I’m not really sure where I was when I got the baton,” Smith said.

“This feels incredible. We were second last year and winning state feels 100 times better.” For Wilson, he knew he had to keep the lead and he said all his focus was on the finish line. “I messed up in prelims because I stopped the line before the finish line and I got passed,” he said.“So this time, I made sure I was going to run through the finish line in first and keep on going.This is an amazing feeling.” When Smith made his big kick, he said he felt like he had a little more in the tank after not running the anchor of the 4x100 dash, as the relay team of Smith, Devin Ingram, Luke Stovall and Ethan Cane was disqualified for a dropped baton. “We had a mess up there and I knew I had to come back and make up for it,” Smith said. “I felt like I had a little more in the tank and I just used it.” Pierce was not without his own issues prior to the 4x400, as he was tripped up in the pack and fell as he was making his move in the 800 run. He got up and finished the race in 12th. “It was a tight pack and we were all racing hard and feet got

tied up and I went to the ground,” he said.“It was alright.” He said mentally, the 800 had no bearing on his relay run. “I just tried to put it out of my head,” he said.“There is nothing I can do about it after the fact, so just take it in stride. I only had to run 600 hard, so I had some left.” Pierce also medaled in the 4x800 when he teamed with Wilson and seniors Cam Knudsen and Joey Santillo to place fifth in 7:49.95. Also making the finals were Joliet Central junior discus throwers Favio Nunez and Ryan Connor. Nunez placed seventh in the discus with a throw of 159-feet. “It was a good experience,” Nunez said. “My goals coming in were high, but it was a good meet.” Connor was 12th in the event with a throw of 150-11. “This was cool to make it to finals and see some big throws. There is some good competition out here. Now, I know what I have to work on.” In the pole vault, Lockport See GOLD, page 12

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Alex Pierce competed in the finals in three events, including the state championship 4x400-meter relay.

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Locals do well at state tennis meet By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Joliet West senior Jack Carney finished off his career with a 4-2 record at the state meet. He opened play with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Aaron Skaer of

Belleville East and a 6-0, 6-0 win over Alex Cheng of Richwoods before falling 6-2, 6-2 to New Trier’s Alex Galoustian. In the consolation bracket, Carney again won two straight, beating Prospect’s Ben Fisch 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 and Kyle Sheffers of

Marian 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Carney was then eliminated by Kristiyan Trukov of Warren 6-3, 6-2. Younger brother Tom posted a 3-2 mark in the state meet. The sophomore opened play with a 7-6 (6), 6-2 loss to Plainfield South’s Austin Russell. He then won three straight, beating Patrick Daleidon of Maine South (6-0, 6-3), Ben Urshan of Centralia (6-3, 6-4) and Dominic Amalraj of St. Charles North (7-5, 4-6, 6-1).

Tom was eliminated with a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Sandburg’s Eric Pontow. Both of Joliet Catholic Academy’s entries into the state meet posted 1-2 records. On the singles side, freshman Jack Geissler lost his opener 6-1, 6-1 to Nick Goralka of Walter Payon High School. He then defeated Ryan Connor of Glenwood 6-0, 6-1 before losing to Normal’s Sam Totten 6-1, 6-1. On the doubles side, the

tandem of Zach Seigfried and Nate Naal won their first match, a 7-5, 7-5 win over Peter Mueller and Moshe Latif of Springfield before losing to Chandler Clayton and Nico Khazzam of Richwoods 6-0, 6-2 and Damon Lange and Clayton Bourgeois of Waterloo 6-2, 7-6 (3). Lockport’s doubles team of Lucas Randall and Mike Hasler went 2-2, alternating wins and losses. Their opening match was a 7-6 (10), 7-5 win over Alex Willis and Carl Strada of Alton. They then fell to Jack Springgate and Scott Daluga of Libertyville 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 and beat Ian Brandon-Beeman and Patrick Moore of Guilford 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. The Porter team was eliminated by Jackson Rettig and John Graft of Marmion Academy 6-4, 6-3.

GOLD Continued from page 11 senior Patrick Fisch was sixth, clearing 15-00. Several local athletes competed at the state meet, but did not advance to the finals. In the long jump, Joliet West senior Ashton McCullough jumped 21-feet, 05.25-inches in the preliminaries, while Minooka’s Cane went 21-11.25 and Lockport senior Jake Voltarel went 20-10.75. Voltarel was one height shy of the finals in both pole vault and high jump, as he cleared 13-06. In the high jump, it took 6-4 to advance to the finals and Minooka senior cleared 6-2, while sophomore Peter Andreano cleared 6-00. Joliet Central senior Sean Swabowski missed the cut in the shot put with a put of 50-06.75. On the track, in the 110 high hurdles Minooka junior Zach Zamora ran them in 15.00, while Lockport junior Cody Andrus ran a 15.49. In the 100 dash, Minooka’s Smith ran a 10.92,while teammate Wilson ran the 400 dash in 49.58. In the relay events, the Porters’ 4x100 team of Fisch, Voltarel, Andrus and Kelsey Price was disqualified, while Minooka’s 4x200 foursome of Stovall, Miller, Ingram and Smith met the same fate. Follow Mark @2Mark_My_Words mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Adam Holstine disgs a ball in Minooka’s regional final win over JCA.

Indians win fourth-straight regional By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

For the past four years, Minooka and Joliet Catholic Academy have met up in the regional final and after a 25-21, 22-25, 25-18 win this year, the Indians have won all four. This year’s win of the Joliet Central Regional came with a scare in the middle game, as

the Indians found themselves behind 21-11 in game two before battling back to the three-point loss. “I was starting to get very worried the first half of the second game,” said Minooka coach Janel Grzetich said. “We were just making our own mistakes. It was mistake after mistake after mistake. We were able to correct our mistakes

and make a big run and a really, really good comeback, but it was too little, too late.” Grzetich said the comeback, although it fell short, was important to the match. “We were able to carry that momentum into game three and we needed that,” she said. She also credits the Hilltoppers with solid play in the match. See INDIANS, page 16

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Minooka’s season ends in sectional By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

While it always hurts when a season comes to an end, the end of the Minooka soccer season came after the team was able to make a name for itself in Indian lore. With a 3-2 win over LincolnWay Central in the final of the Joliet Central Regional, the Indians claimed the school’s first regional title since 1999. “Winning that regional is something Minooka hasn’t done in 14 years and they can’t take that away from us,” said Minooka coach Chris Brolley. “This team has their name established on that trophy forever.” Unfortunately, the playoff run didn’t last and the Indians were eliminated in the opening game of the Collinsville Sectional, which was played at Joliet West, but a 3-0 margin to Normal

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Jerry Torres is one of four senior Minooka is losing this year.

Community. Minooka found itself down 1-0 right out of the gate, when

Normal scored inside the first two minutes of play. “That is horrible, when you are down that fast in a soccer game, it is hard,” Brolley said. “We just had to stay with the game plan. We fought all year.” And they did, holding Normal scoreless for the remainder of the first half. The Indians had what would be their best scoring chance in the closing seconds of the first half, when senior Laura Simon found herself staring down an open net with the ball bouncing her way. As she attempted the goal, she suffered a knee injury, not only missing a scoring chance for Minooka, but then the Indians were without her the rest of the game. “Whenever you lose a player on an injury like that it can be deflating,” Brolley said. “She was up walking after the game, so luckily, it doesn’t look too bad.” Normal went up by two goals five minutes into the second half, when a slow roller found its way into the net. “It is hard to come back when you give up a trickle goal like that,” Brolley said. Normal would add a late tally, but Brolley said no matter he score, he was happy with the See ENDS, page 16

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West baseball falls in regional final By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

For the second year in a row, Joliet West was knocked out of the postseason by Plainfield South by a 3-2 score after losing Saturday, May 25 in the Joliet Central Regional final. After scoring two unearned runs in the top of the first inning, the Tigers were shut down the rest of the game. “We scored two in the first and then didn’t get much,”West coach John Karczewski said. “We hit some hard balls right at them. We have to do a better job of getting runs across and we just didn’t do it. Credit their pitcher for throwing strikes and getting ahead in the count.” With the powerful offense of the Cougars, West knew they had to get more runs on the board. “We were trying to push across one run an inning,” Karczewski said. “We weren’t trying for big innings, we were just trying to bunt guys over and it didn’t work out. They got a big hit when they needed it and you have to credit them for that.” In his final high school game, Quinn Ahern allowed seven hits and three earned runs. “He battles and that’s all we can ask for of our guys,” Karczewski said of Ahern. “We have to score more than two runs if you expect to get out of regionals.” Ahern, along with ace Jake Herron, are graduating after three years of leading the Tigers’ pitching staff. “They have bolstered the rotation the past three years,” Karczewski stated. “Those are tough guys to replace. Guys are going to have to starting getting in the weight room. Being a new program, these guys wanted to see their names up there and their team ranked. They did that this year and credit them for busting their butts and our coaching staff for getting after it.” The loss marked the second time in three years West made it to a regional final, but it is still looking to get over the hump. “We’re getting closer,” Karczewski said.“But we’re not practicing to get there, we’re

practicing to win regionals and to get to the state tournament. We set our goals to get to Slammers’ stadium. It didn’t happen this year, now we have to regroup and do it again.” Competing in one of the toughest regionals in the state hasn’t helped. The top three teams in the regional, including West and Plainfield South, have been ranked at times throughout the year by Chicagoland newspapers. In fact, both West and Minooka were ranked by the Sun Times heading into their regional semifinal matchup. “I think this is the best regional in the state,” Plainfield South senior John McNulty said. “We have three great teams in this regional. Luckily for us, the other two had to battle it out and we got to play the better of the two. That’s how it works out, it is better to get the No. 1 seed.” The Tigers came out on top in that semifinal, 4-1. Herron allowed one earned run on two hits, striking out six. Zack Thomas and Anthony DiNardo (double, RBI) each had two hits, while Kevin Ganzer had a pair of RBI.

JOLIET CATHOLIC Sam Couch tossed a complete game no-hitter in the Hilltoppers 3-0 win over Lemont in the Regional Final. Couch struck out nine in the contest. Alec Voitik provided the offense, as he was 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and 2 RBI. Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Quinn Ahern allowed three earned runs in Joliet West’s 3-2 loss to Plainfield South in the regional final.

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ENDS Continued from page 14 season as a whole. “Overall, it was a great year.We went 13-7, we were competing in the sectional semifinal,” he

INDIANS Continued from page 13 “I thought JCA’s passing was really good on defense,” Grezitch said. “They were moving and picking things up right away.” As Minooka continues its run

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said. “It was a great season with a great group of girls that I will remember forever.” Minooka parts way with Simon, Deaven Hudson, Jill Hetfleisch and Jerry Torres. “I can’t say enough about this senior class,” Brolley said.“Jill and Deaven, Laura and Jerry – I don’t

know how we will replace them. We have great players coming up, but Jill’s 80-some career goals, Deaven’s leadership, Jerry steps up every day and Laura, she just came out this year and she is probably the most athletic player I have seen here at Minooka. I am proud of them and we are going

to miss them. I am glad that these seniors instilled something in the underclassmen, because we are still pretty young.” Replacing the seniors is one thing, replacing the scoring is another, but Brolley said he will borrow a strategy from former Oakland A’s General Manager

Billy Beane for that. “We only have four seniors to replace, but a lot of goals,” he said. “If you have ever seen ‘Moneyball,’ we will replace 30 goals with 10 goals from three kids.”

toward the state finals, Grzetich said the team has to continue to get off to a quick start. “This is a really solid team, as long as we can start fast and fix our own mistakes, we will be fine,” she said. “Everyone is going to make mistakes, hitting errors, blocking errors. As long as we can fix them and go back

to playing the way can play, I have all the confidence.” She also said the Indians have to focus from here on out on taking care of their own side of the net and not even worrying about who their opponent is. “We shouldn’t worry so much about who we are playing and concentrate more on us as a team,” she said. “We have to think about who we are playing, but think that we are playing for state. If we can do that, maybe it will jump start us a little sooner.” In the sectional semifinals, the Indians took one more step closer to reaching state for the second straight season, beating Plainfield East 25-13, 25-15. The Indians used their huge size advantage to their benefit. “Having such a big team makes things so much easier,” Minooka setter Phil Hannon said. “My hitters can see where

to hit the ball and they are really smart with it.” After sweeping the Bengals during the regular season, the Indians made sure not to take them lightly this time. “We are approaching each game like it is our last,” Hannon said. “We don’t know if we are going to win. So, we tried to beat them as well as we could. We had a lot of fun. Our coach has been talking about not taking anything for granted.”

any prouder. Yeah, we wanted to win that match, but it is a helluva way to go out. The boys really stepped up and my motto every year is ‘the playoffs are what matters most.’ We take our lumps all year and play a great schedule.” To get to the regional finals, the Hillmen defeated Joliet West 25-18, 25-19 and beat Plainfield Central 25-18, 20-25, 31-29. The Hillmen did it without senior middle blocker Adam Janusz, who committed to play at Dominican University in River Forest next season. “With the loss of Adam Januss, our big middle, we were set back,” Staley said.“We could have used him with their size. But I credit all the guys for taking a step and still being successful. We really missed Adam in the line-up, but we really stepped up.”

JOLIET CATHOLIC With the loss, the Hillmen ended the season 18-20, not the record they hoped for, but coach Rhyen Staley said he was happy how JCA played at the end. “Minooka is one of the best teams in the state with talent and size,” he said. “The last couple nights we played with tremendous heart. I just can’t be

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Harvick pays tribute to the troops America’s most iconic beer paid tribute to America’s heroes on Thursday, as Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, made a special visit with military men and women stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. Folds of Honor Foundation founder Major Dan Rooney and Rocky Sickmann, director of military sales for AnheuserBusch and retired U.S. Marines Sergeant, joined Harvick at Fort Bragg while he visited theWarrior Transition Battalion’s (WTB) Soldier and Family Assistance Center. The Fort Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion provides command and control, primary care and case management for warriors who have suffered injury or illness while serving as a member of the U.S. Army. “I’m always at a loss for words for how to express my utmost gratitude to the men Budweiser Racing and women who serve our country,” Harvick said. “I know Kevin Harvick (center right) presents his 2011 Coca-Cola 600 race-winning firesuit to, from left, Rocky Sickmann, director of military the entire NASCAR community sales for Anheuser-Busch Major Jason Todd and Major Dan Rooney, founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation. is behind me when I say I can’t thank these individuals enough “Red, White and Blue Summer” men and women who serve our is an example of the brand’s service to our country. Without for their dedication and service. initiative, which benefits Folds country was great to witness,” continued support of America’s their assistance we couldn’t Freedom isn’t free. It’s because of Honor Foundation. Since said Sickmann. “Any time we Armed Forces. help provide healing, hope and of them that we can enjoy even 2010, Anheuser-Busch has can give back to those who put “The soldiers we met at an opportunity for dreams to be the simplest things in life.” raised more than $5 million for their lives on the line in defense Fort Bragg were inspiring,” realized.” While at Fort Bragg Harvick the Folds of Honor Foundation of our freedom, it’s an honor. said Rooney. “Their selfless This weekend Harvick’s No. presented the installation with and provided more than 1,000 “Budweiser has been a proud dedication to serving our 29 Budweiser Folds of Honor the firesuit he wore while scholarships to the families of supporter of America’s Armed country is just amazing and Chevrolet will sport a special driving the No. 29 Budweiser soldiers killed or disabled in Forces for more than 150 years serves as a reminder of why the patriotic paint scheme that Armed Forces Chevrolet to service. From May 5 to July 4, through various programs. The Folds of Honor Foundation is reflects Budweiser’s limitedvictory in the 2011 Coca-Cola 2013, with every purchase of Folds of Honor Foundation working so hard to ensure no edition red, white and blue 600. The firesuit was accepted Budweiser, the King of Beers gives back to military families family is left behind in the fight packaging and features the by Major Jason Todd of the WTB will make a donation to the through scholarships and other to preserve American freedom. Folds of Honor Foundation on on behalf of the Morale, Welfare Folds of Honor Foundation up assistance and we’re proud to “The support of companies the rear deck lid and TV panel and Recreation (MWR) group. to $1.5 million*. help those efforts.” like Budweiser allows us to do in Sunday’s 600-mile NASCAR Harvick’s visit to Fort Bragg “Having Kevin Harvick at Fort Budweiser’s commitment to all that we can to aid the families Sprint Cup Series race at was a part of Budweiser’s Bragg to say thank you to the the Folds of Honor Foundation of soldiers killed or disabled in Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Respect always trumps popularity in the workplace Q. I am very nice at work and starting to suspect that nice is a bad idea as a workplace strategy. I bring goodies for coworkers’ birthdays, volunteer to help people when they are overwhelmed, and stay late if a customer has a crisis. I’ve also been passed over for three promotions and given tiny raises and not much appreciation. Am I doing something wrong? A.Yes, you are failing to realize that the workplace is a contest about respect, not popularity.You can win the popularity award at work and fail to get any of the

prizes because people do not necessarily respect the people that they like. At work, what you need to demonstrate is competency, boundaries and authority. Notice that these traits are not about having everyone in your workplace approve of you. Women are more likely to assume that if they are liked, people will promote them, give them raises and promote their “brand” in their workplace. Keep in mind that salary differences between women and men are still about 30 cents on the dollar. Women tending to go for approval

may have a lot to do with this ongoing difference. Being able to navigate workplace politics effectively doesn’t mean swinging to the other side of the “nice” spectrum and campaigning to be the office bad ass.The office jerk may win a workplace battle here and there, but in the long run everyone will make sure they get even, not mad. Consider the actual jungle next time you walk into your workplace jungle.The most effective animals are those that command respect, exude authority but don’t make a point to attack unless provoked. Pin one of these animals up in your cubicle and may it your new role model.

Celebrating birthdays and being helpful are fine occasional choices.You do earn interpersonal chips when you are nice that you can spend when you need favors.You may also enjoy the emotional rewards of being nice. However, day to day, it is more important to solve problems, bring in money and make it clear you are not a doormat. Realize it is simply a common belief in business that nice people are synonymous with “people who don’t want anything.”Your coworkers and boss may indeed decide you don’t want or need anything at work beyond what you already have. If you actually want to move up the food chain, make

niceness the salt you sprinkle on your work not the main course you present to others.

The last word(s) Q. I’d like to have more authority at work. Is there a way I can confront my boss about not giving it to me? A. No, authority is a byproduct of doing what makes your boss’s job easier not something you demand. Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).

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Voyager Media recognizes area student journalists of the year Each year, Voyager Media recognizes an outstanding senior who has worked on the school newspaper and has shown great work ethics and leadership in their high school journalism career. The student is chosen by teacher recommendation and honored at the senior honors

nights at their perspective high school. Along with a plaque the students received a ticket voucher to Hollywood Theaters and the Plainfield students received a one-year college subscription to The Enterprise. This years recipients are

• Rachel Hinton — Plainfield South • Amanda Fegert — Plainfield East • Becca Taylor — Plainfield Central • Niko Burton — Plainfield North • Alex Seidler — Joliet West

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Becca Taylor

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MINISTRY Continued from page 3 Saturday. The family moved to Illinois from Texas last year, and they shivered a little in the chilly late-spring weather despite their jackets. “We’re trying to reach the mothers and the children,” Pamela Williams said. “We want to get them off the streets and away from violence.” The group went from South Chicago Street to Washington Street. After going north on Ottawa Street, they turned east on Jefferson Street and arrived at the courthouse. A semi-truck heading toward Interstate 80 blasted its horn in support as they arrived. After pledging allegiance to the flag, Holloway spoke. “We know the city needs change, and we ask God to change it,” she said. “Yes!” replied Crim. Jesus Christ went from

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place to place, touching lives, Holloway said. It’s important that the members of a religious community do the same thing. “God has given us a

responsibility. Wherever you are, you are responsible for that community,” Holloway said, urging the group to pray daily while helping those in need.

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First United Methodist Church of Lockport Free Movie Night “Princess Bride” will be the feature of First United Methodist Church of Lockport’s June Movie Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at 1000 S. Washington St., Lockport. The evening is free for the entire family and includes candy and popcorn. For more information, visit www.1umclockport. org, or call the church office at 815-838-1017 between 9 a.m. and noon weekdays.

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