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JUNE 13, 2012

Vol. 4 No. 41

TIME OF THE SEASON New Orleans North and Taste of Joliet to kick off schedule of summer events

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

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he first official day of summer isn’t until June 20, but that didn’t stop residents of Joliet from kicking off the festival season a little early.

On Friday the Joliet Chamber of Commerce held the first-ever New Orleans North Festival,

a Mardi Gras-like event that featured Cajun foods, a variety of spirits, street entertainment and live music.

Russ Slinkard, president of the Joliet Chamber, said that the goal of the event was to show off the city’s downtown and have a little fun in the process.

“We are just trying to kick the summer off with a good time for the community,” Slinkard said.

“We’re just trying to get people downtown on Friday night and have fun together.”

Heading into Friday’s festival, the Joliet Chamber had pre-sold over 1,500 tickets, but Slinkard estimated the actual number of attendees to be closer to 3,000.

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(Above) Attendees gather during last year’s Taste of Joliet. (Below) One of Taste of Joliet’s many musical acts performs for fans.

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were over 21 years old, but the Taste of Joliet, which is scheduled to begin at the end of this month, promises to be fun for the whole family.

Entering its seventh year as one of the city’s largest summer events, the Taste of Joliet promises the traditional carnival-like atmosphere and plenty of celebrity entertainment.

REO Speedwagon, Josh Turner and Little Big Town are a few of the major acts scheduled for the three-day festival, which is scheduled for June 29 and will run through July 1 at ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

The event has grown in recent years, and Brad Staab, superintendent of communication for the Joliet Park district, hopes this year will be no exception.

“This is the seventh year since we brought it back in 2006, and the crowd has grown every year,” Staab said.“Last year

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Crowds gather during Friday’s first ever New Orleans North festival, which featured live music and entertainment.

we had about 40,000 people.

The Taste is pretty much the highlight of the summer for us.”

In addition to live music, Staab said there will be over 20 food venders on hand, a kids zone complete with rides and games, and other carnival-like entertainment.

But Taste of Joliet is just one of many events put on by the city’s Park District. Movies in

the Park, which is sponsored by the Joliet Park Foundation, is a series of free movie showings on select Friday’s throughout the summer. Games, contests and concessions add to the family-friendly movie nights.

For more information on the Taste of Joliet and other Park District events, visit www. jolietpark.org. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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Joliet welcomes new Home Depot distribution center

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Joliet city officials approved the construction of a 1.62 million square-foot Home Depot distribution center east of the intersection of Centerpoint Way and Baseline Road inside the Centerpoint Logistics Park.

Home Depot wanted to keep the project, which broke ground in early April, confidential until all the details were finalized, spokesperson Stephen Holmes said.

“We’re always careful about our timing,” Holmes said. “We want to make sure all of the

details are finalized before we make any sort of project like this public. We never want to send a signal that’s presumptuous.”

During Monday’s pre-council meeting, Mayor Tom Giarrante and other city officials praised the project and laughed about making the news public.

“It’s amazing that for something this big, how good of a secret it was kept,” Giarrante joked. “I just welcome the jobs, not only the construction jobs, but the permanent jobs. Welcome, and I’m sure your going to be a good neighbor.”

Jeremy Grey from Centerpoint Properties said that the project

would employ 500 construction personnel.Grey couldn’t say how much the facility will ultimately cost, but did say that, when completed, it will be the largest building in the city of Joliet.

Holmes said that the distribution center would employ about 320 workers when it is completed, 200 of which will be Home Depot associates and 120 from a third party logistics company.

The new facility will be located next to the company’s rapid deployment center and have a similar architectural design.

“The reason we’re moving to Joliet is it will be adjacent to our

Lockport celebrates Old Canal Days

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

In what is the city’s longest running festival, which started in 1972, and what its chamber of commerce calls one of the most historic cities in the Chicagoland area, Lockport will be hosting its annual Old Canal Days this weekend.

A parade will kick off the festivities at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening at State and Second Street, traveling to 14th Street and Washington Street.Visitors can visit a juried craft show of 125 quality crafters; take a ride on a horse drawn carriage along the I&M Canal; check out a scale working steam engine and transportation displays; carnival rides, live music, food vendors, the beer tent; a battle of the bands; movies in the square and petting zoo; and a duck race on the I&M Canal.

The beer tent and food vendors will be located next the Norton See CANAL, page 4

rapid deployment center there,” Holmes said. “Having both of those distribution centers on one campus will help us serve and support our stores in a much

more efficient way.”

Construction is expected to be completed in early July 2013. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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Glasgow named State’s Attorney of the Year Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has been named State’s Attorney of the Year by the Illinois State Crime Commission and will be honored at the organization’s 16th Annual “A Salute to Those Who Make a Difference” Awards Dinner on June 20 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

It is the third time in his career as Will County’s top prosecutor that Glasgow has received this prestigious honor from the ISCC. The first time he won the award was in 1996.

“I am profoundly honored to be recognized by the Illinois State Crime Commission for the work my office has performed on behalf of the citizens of Will County,” Glasgow said. “I have a dedicated team of prosecutors, legal secretaries and supporting

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administrators, all of whom work tirelessly to prosecute criminals, protect our residents and serve justice.

“In addition to prosecuting criminals, it’s important that we think outside the box to develop programs and engage in activities

that make our community the best place possible to work and raise our families. I consider it the mission of our office to reach out to senior citizens, veterans, educators, parents, students and the business community on the critical issues that affect them.”

Jerry Elsner, the ISCC’s executive director, described Glasgow as one of the most innovative state’s attorney’s in Illinois.

“Jim Glasgow has launched groundbreaking programs to improve the way crimes are investigated and prosecuted,” Elsner said.“He also has committed his office to countless other initiatives to enhance the safety of our police officers, honor our veterans, educate our citizens and guarantee the welfare of our children. The Illinois State Crime

Commission has been pleased to work with Jim on many of these endeavors.”

Glasgow has worked with the Crime Commission on multiple occasions to provide free selfdefense training to police and correctional officers. In addition, Glasgow partnered with the Crime Commission, Jolietbased MorningStar Mission and other Will County social service agencies to distribute 500 winter coats to local needy children.

Glasgow received his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois Law School. He has been practicing law since 1981.

To obtain tickets or to receive more information about the Illinois State Crime Commission’s 16th Annual Awards Dinner, call 630-248-8709.

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Will County Farmer’s Market debuts in Joliet

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Will County Farmer’s Market had its opening debut on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Louis Joliet Mall in the Macy’s parking lot. The market is run by the Senior Services Center of Will County and sponsored in part

by Waste Management and the Louis Joliet Mall.

The Market featured ten vendors. Parmesans Wood Stone Pizza Restaurant sold a variety of breads, pizzas and homemade desserts.

Presto Pesto sold “the world’s greatest pesto” along with homemade pickles, salsa and jams. Siegel’s sold pies, flowers and other specialty items and will be having fresh produce soon. Rainbow Harvest is an organic hydroponic farmer who provided an array of fresh produce including 11 different varieties of lettuce. The Olive Gallery brought out many different vinegars and oils for sampling along with recipe cards to use to make desserts, entrees and salads. There were also several craft and specialty vendors, including hanging baskets of flowers, bunnies and garden stones.

“The Senior Services Center of Will County has been looking for a signature event and I believe we have found it. The Farmers Market has all the makings of an excellent community event. The market makes fresh fruit and vegetables available for excellent prices.

Building and the beer tent will require a $3 admission once the music begins at 7 p.m. Friday night performances include Under d Influence at 7 p.m. and Hit Parade at 9 p.m.

Central Square will be the home of a petting zoo while you catch the movie ZooKeeper beginning at 8:30 p.m.“Movies in the Square” is a collaborative effort of the Lockport Township Park District, the City of Lockport, and the Lockport Township Government.

The event is sponsored by Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital.

At 8 a.m., the 5K Race Run/ Walk and Youth Mile races will kick off Saturday’s activities, which include the craft show that runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Trains, engines, buggies and other 19th century vehicles will be displayed on the Lincoln Landing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of events will be held like the Art Detective Fun at the Illinois State Museum; an author signing at The Gaylord Building; horse and buggy rides; Senior bingo at the Glady’s Fox Museum from 1 to 3 p.m.; duck races at 3 p.m. and music beginning at 5 p.m.

Check out the village’s website for more information at www. oldcanaldays.com katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

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We are providing an economical way for people in the Will County area to eat healthier and smarter,” said Pat Hensley, Executive Director of the Senior Services Center of Will County.

The market will be open every

Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from now through September 16, 2012. For more information about the Will County Farmers Market or to become a vendor please call Paul Ward at 815723-9713.

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Joliet man convicted for shooting son Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced today that a Joliet man was convicted of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of his 12-year-old son 18 months ago.

A jury deliberated for 35 minutes before convicting Roderick Tademy, 37, of 1221 Cutter Ave., of attempted murder, aggravated battery to a child and aggravated battery with a firearm. He faces a possible penalty of life in

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prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced by Circuit Judge Sarah Jones on Aug. 3.

LED billboard to be constructed off I-55

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

A 14- by 48-foot, double-sided LED billboard, to be constructed at 250 SE Frontage Road, was approved by the City Council last week.

Impact Outdoor, LLC petitioned the city to construct the new billboard, and guarantees the city up to 20,000 advertisements each year, which will be mixed in with various other advertisements which will be up for sale. Amber alerts and severe weather warnings were

also guaranteed to the city.

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing concerning construction of the new billboard on May 17. City Manager Tomas Thanas said that a notice was sent to any property owner within 300 feet of the proposed location, but none attended the public hearing to raise opposition to the petition.

Impact Outdoor has already received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The young boy was sitting on his couch and playing video games when his father shot him in the head with a .22-caliber handgun on Dec. 20, 2010. The boy’s mother testified that after she heard the gunfire, Tademy told her that her son was dead.

She dialed 911 and police arrested Tademy at the scene.

The victim survived the attack but remains in a long-term care facility and requires a ventilator to breathe. Tademy alleged that he suffered from insanity at the

time of the shooting, a claim the jury quickly rejected at the conclusion of the roughly weeklong trial.

“It is beyond belief that a father would shoot his own son in such a callous fashion,” Glasgow said. “It is the ultimate betrayal of the unconditional love a parent owes his child.”

Glasgow thanked assistant state’s attorney’s Tricia McKenna and Dan Walsh for expert trial work that secured this important conviction.

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Police Blotter

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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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Joliet Around 1 a.m. on May 29 deputies were dispatched to 2001 Maple Road regarding a single vehicle accident. Upon arrival they observed a pickup truck about 50 feet off the roadway in the cemetery property. Approximately 30 feet of chain link fencing surrounding the cemetery was damaged and laying on the ground.The driver of the pickup, a 35-year-old male, stated that while traveling westbound on Maple Road he saw a vehicle with no headlights on traveling eastbound in his lane.The driver swerved to avoid the headon collision and lost control on the wet pavement causing him to spin out of control, go down an embankment, crash through the fence, and travel backwards until striking three tombstones before coming to a stop. Deputies observed three tombstones underneath the pickup truck and pushed back about 10 feet from their original position. The driver was not injured.

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Terrance Glasper, 42, 2446 E. 72nd St., Chicago, was arrested on May 29 on Mills Road and South Briggs for DUI, no proof of insurance, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper use of turn signal.

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Person(s) unknown scratched the paint off a vehicle in the 1500 block of Maple Road by keying it on the hood, trunk and doors on May 29.

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Person(s) unknown entered a detached garage in the 1400 block of Winifred on May 29 and stole an ATV.

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Person(s) unknown broke into a residence in the 1900 block of Rowell Avenue on May 29 by pushing a window air conditioning unit inward. A 37-inch TV was stolen.

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2 Isaiah Burns, 23, 1219 Cherry Hill Road, Joliet, was cited in May 30 on E. Cass and Highland Park Drive for driving while license suspended.

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Deputies responded to a call at 3:15 a.m. on May 29 in the 1000 block of Ridgewood Avenue regarding shots fired. A victim stated that she was awaken by six or seven popping sounds and then heard glass cracking. Deputies observed several cracks in the windows of the residence. No one was injured.

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Patrick C. McCleary, 21, 320 Rossford Lane, New Lenox, was arrested on May 30 on E. Cass and Oakdale for theft of a motor vehicle, speeding, resisting a peace officer, fleeing/ eluding a peace officer, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage.

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Person(s) unknown entered an unlocked vehicle on May 30 in the 1500 block of Raymond and stole $20.

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An employee stated that person(s) unknown broke into a snack shop on May 30 at

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21900 SW Frontage Road and stole USC, Direct TV box, candy, chips, lighters, lighter fluid and four sweat shirts.

Person(s) unknown entered an unlocked vehicle in the 1500 block of Raymond on May 30 and stole miscellaneous CD’s and a phone charger.

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Charles A. Lester, 41, 2055 Hendrie in Canton, Mich., was cited on May 31 on Cherry Hill and E. Washington for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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Jeffrey Zagar, 27, 408 Cornelia, Joliet, was arrested on June 1 on N. Larkin Avenue and Theodore for DUI and speeding.

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Person(s) unknown smashed the windshield of a truck on June 2 in the 400 block of Pico with a large chunk of concrete.

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Victim stated while traveling north on Walnut on June 6, person(s) unknown threw a large rock at her vehicle at the intersaection of E. Jackson and Walnut, causing damage to the front bumper

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and headlight.

Salvador Ramirez-Delgado, 21, 463 Herkimer, Joliet, was arrested on June 3 on Maple Road and Violetta Avenue for DUI, no valid driver’s license, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no seat belts.

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Person(s) unknown broke into a residence in the 500 block of Sehring on June 3 and stole a 46-inch TV and a desktop computer.

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Person(s) unknown broke out the passenger window of a rental truck at J&M Moving Truck Rental, 2423 Plainfield Road, on June 3.

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Two adult individuals stated to deputies that at 6:30 p.m. on June 3, while at Singleton Park, with a mutual friend, they were approached by three black males who robbed them of a wallet, four cell phones, a purse, a set of keys and a pair of gym shoes.

One of the subjects displayed a

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hand gun and told the victims to give them everything or he would shoot the female victim.

No one was hurt.

Lockport Person(s) unknown smashed the front windshield of a vehicle with a large rock in the 1500 block of S. Muir Drive on May 30.

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A 23-year-old male employee of Aurelio’s Pizza, 100 block of Riverview Ave., stated that at about 10:30 p.m. on June 1 he arrived at a residence to deliver two large pizzas and an order of hot wings. Upon exiting his vehicle he was approached by two male black subjects, one carrying an AK-47 rifle and the other carrying a handgun. The subjects took the food, ordered him to the ground and stole his wallet. The subjects then asked the victim for his keys and when the victim refused the offenders took off on foot.

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Forum Our View

Way to go Scott!

This week, Voyager Media announced the promotion of Sports Reporter Scott Taylor to the position of Sports Editor for all Voyager Media coverage areas.

Scott has done a fantastic job of bringing readers the best local sports coverage around, and is looking forward to implementing further improvements to enhance the way readers get their sports news.Voyager Media Publisher Richard Masterson has the utmost confidence that Scott will bring the Sports Department to the next level.

“Scott has done a great job as a sports reporter and we feel he will do a great job leading the sports team. We are extremely proud of Scott, and he has our utmost support in his new

undertaking,” said Masterson.

Scott can be contacted by emailing staylor@ enterprisepublications.com.

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Mammo golf outing to be held on June 29

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

To honor the memory of Joliet Catholic Academy’s Matt “Mammo” Mammosser, family and friends will hold a golf outing on June 29 at the Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox.

Mammosser passed away on May 27 after a five-month battle with primary nervous system metastatic melanoma.

Mammosser was a junior at JCA, where he played football.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help the Mammosser family with medical expenses they incurred during their son’s fight, family friend Pat Flynn said.

“The proceeds are going directly to the family to help them offset some of the costs for Matt’s illness that weren’t covered by insurance,” he said.

Check-in for the event is 12 p.m. and golfing starts at 1 p.m.

Touch a Truck Day Photos By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Hundreds flocked to the Lockport Township Park District’s Touch a Truck Day Friday for a chance to get up close to dozens of large vehicles.

From fire trucks and police cars to medical helicopters and the Ronald McDonald

bus, children and adults of all ages came out Dellwood Wood to explore and climb aboard.

The free event was sponsored by BMO Harris Bank and included a variety of fun, free activities including inflatables, hair braiding, monster truck giveaways, a petting zoo and train rides throughout the park.

The event costs $100 per person or $400 per foursome.The price includes golf, range, cart, lunch and dinner.

“I do a golf outing every year for another charity, and that’s why I suggested it,” Flynn said.“ Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin, longest drive and lowest-scoring foursome.

Sponsorship and advertisement opportunities are available as well.

To download a participation

form, visit www.jca-online. org or register online at w w w. m a m m o s c o r n e r. c o m .

Participants can also ring checks to The Home Depot, 3001 Plainfield Road, Joliet.

Checks should be made payable to, “For the benefit of Matt Mammosser.”

For more information about the event, contact Flynn by phone at 815-791-6644 or by e-mail at peflynn@sbcglobal. net.

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Calendar ONGOING Senior Services Center of Will County Activities. Senior Services Center of Will County wants to keep seniors healthy and living independently as long as possible. This is a 12-week program and is enjoyed by all the seniors that participate. Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays as we walk the mall. Not only do you get the benefit of walking twice a week, once a month we offer a free breakfast at Panera and an opportunity to hear a speaker provided by Provena Health. For more information please give us a call at 815-723-9713.

Rockdale Lions Club Weekly Bingo. On Mondays door will open at 4 p.m., the early bird game will start at 6 p.m. and regular games start at 7 p.m. So come on out to our club at 48 Meadow Ave. in Rockdale, IL for an evening of bingo and fun.

Contact our club at 815-729-3201 or Lion Steve at 815-791-8282 or Lion Wayne at 708-341-4433.

Joliet Lupus Support Group Meeting. 6:15 - 8 p.m. at the Provena Physical Rehab & Sports Injury Center, 2132 Jefferson St. (in Marycrest Plaza), Joliet.

Anyone with lupus or a family member or friend with lupus is welcome to join this group.

Meeting dates for 2012 are on the 4th Wednesdays of odd months: 3/28, 5/23, 7/25, 9/26, and 11/28.

Contact Tari at (815) 351-2544 or e-mail: tlapurdue82@gmail.com.

Go www.lupus.org for more information on lupus.

Hadassah Book Club. Meets monthly to discuss books by Jewish authors; call the office for details, 815-741-4600.

Lunch and Learn. A wonderful way to study theTorah!Thursdays, noon – 1:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per week; please RSVP at 815-7414600.

WomenHeart Support Group. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. in the PSJMC

Conference Room A at 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. WomenHeart of Joliet is here for you to provide the support, education and friendships that you need to live well with heart disease. For more information or agenda please call Michele at (815) 703-4142.

Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport.

This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611.

Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg. org for more information.

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

For more information contact Al--Anon/Alateen 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information Strive 4 Hope. Second and fourth Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Joliet Moose Lodge #300, 25 Springfield Ave., Joliet.This is a support group, which welcomes all cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.

Call Sharon at 815-349-5458 or Carrie at 815-730-0134 for more information.

Need a Job or GED Classes?

Education Service Network NFP Inc.’s Career Seekers GED/ Workforce program, a program of the Regional Office of Education

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is located at 179 North Chicago St. Joliet, Illinois 60432. We offer GED classes/resume preparation/ job placement for participants between the ages of 16 and 21.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We also offer GED classes at our satellite site at the Friendship Centre at HighPoint, 175 South HighPoint Drive, Romeoville on Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information call 815774-8902 or 815-774-8922.

diabetes. Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Call 815-725-7133 ext. 3224 for more info.

Breast cancer support group. 7-8:30 p.m. at Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates,2614West Jefferson St., Joliet. The Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information call Pattie at 815-436-7640.

Large Food Pantry. Power Connection’s Large Food Pantry will now be open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Due to the holiday, our Large Pantry will be open on Tuesday, May 29th, at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook, and grab a shopping cart! Next month, June 11 and 25. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. We accepts donations MondayThursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www. thepowerconnection.org for more information/services available such as our Extension

Diabetes Support Group.

7 p.m. at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Support Group for adults with diabetes, support person welcome. Different topics will be discussed each month. Share your experiences and learn as you work towards achieving control over your

Young Widows Support Group. Meets once a month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome. For more information please contact Amanda at widowswearstilettos chicagosw@yahoo.com.

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Food Pantry, Computer Classes, Forklift Classes.

Volunteer opportunities also available to serve your community!

JUNE 15 JJC Presents: “Café Murder.”

1:30 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library. “Cafe Murder,” by Nathan Hartswick, is a 45 minute play that is a hilarious murder mystery comedy. Rosemary is celebrating her birthday at a restaurant with her four kooky sisters. She makes enemies with everyone and when she disappears and is presumed murdered, the only objective witnesses are audience members, who must cast their vote. Was it one of Rosemary’s sisters?

The self-taught detective? The passionate French chef? No one is above suspicion in this lighthearted murder mystery. Ages 2 to 12. Registration is required.

Call 815-725-1715 to register.

Movies in the Square— Zookeeper. 7:30 p.m. activities start and 8:30 p.m. movie begins.

The Lockport Township Park District is offering Movies in the Square on Friday nights this summer at Central Square, Ninth and Hamilton in Lockport. Enjoy See CALENDAR, page 10

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CALENDAR Continued from page 9 FREE family fun. Concessions will be available.This event is possible due to the efforts of the Lockport Township Park District, the city of Lockport and Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.

JUNE 16 Old Canal Days 5K Race.

6:30 to 7:45 a.m. (registration), 8 a.m.(race/walk),9 a.m.(Dellwood Dash), 9:05 a.m. (youth mile) and 9:15 a.m. (Awards and refreshments) at Dellwood Park, 1911 S. Lawrence Ave. The race is a 5k fun run and walk through Dellwood Park for adults and kids. For more information, call 815-838-1183, ext. 208.

Strawberry Festival at First United Methodist Church of Lockport. 12 to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1000 S. Washington St., Lockport. Do you enjoy eating delicious Strawberry Shortcake and Strawberry Sundaes? If you do, the First United Methodist Church of Lockport is sponsoring a Strawberry Festival in Yeoman Hall, the church basement.

Cost will be $3.50. For more information, visit the church website at www.1umclockport. org or call the church office at 815-838-1017.

JUNE 17 Father’s Day Swim. During regular pool hours at Chaney Pool, 410 Rose St., Crest Hill; Heritage Falls Water Park, 101 Troxel, Romeoville; and Challenge Fitness Pool, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. During the Father’s Day Swim, all dads swim Free. General admission and regular pool hours apply. For more information, visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815-8383621.

JUNE 18 Summer Reading Kick-off Party. 1 p.m. at the ShorewoodTroy Public Library. Musical entertainer Dave Rudolph will present his Beach Party concert and there will be a petting zoo. Family Martial Arts will perform a martial arts demo and officer Kim Guigler from the Shorewood Police Department will be on hand with child safety kits. Refreshments will be served. Call 815-725-1712 for more information.

JUNE 19 AARP Self Defense Driving Course. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gladys Fox Museum, 231 E. Ninth St.The Lockport Township Park District is offering a Self Defense Driving Course for ages 50 years and older. Program offers a certificate that can be used to reduce insurance costs.

Fee: $12/AARP Member-$14/ AARP Non-member. For more information, call 815-838-3621, ext. 0.

Learn the New Library Catalog. 2 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library.

The library has a new catalog and it’s bigger than ever. Stop by this demonstration and learn how to search, save your reading history, and explore countless other tools. Call 815-725-1712 for more information.

Read to Gladys the Dog. 4:30 p.m. at the ShorewoodTroy Public Library. Register to read to the library’s special guest, Gladys. She is a 2-yearold King Charles Spaniel. Parent must stay with child. Ages 6-12.

Registration is required. Call 815725-1712 for more information.

JUNE 20 Dream Analysis Class Offered. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Challenge Fitness Courtside Lounge, 2021 S.

Lawrence Ave., Lockport.

The Lockport Township Park District is offering Dream Analysis for ages 16 years and older. Students learn how their dreams are created from their subconscious. Fee: $35/ Resident-$40/Non-resident. For more information, visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815838-3621, ext. 0.

Adult Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m.at the Shorewood-

Troy Public Library. Please join the discussion of “Sail” by James Patterson. Registration is required. Call 815-725-1712 for more information.

JUNE 21 Knights of Columbus golf outing. 10 a.m. shotgun start.

The Knights of Columbus #4400 is holding their Seventh Annual Golf Outing at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox. Cost of $100 per golfer. For more

information, e-mail yahoo.com.

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Free Back Pain Talk & Spine Consultation. 6 p.m. at the PSJMC Neuroscience Institute, 301 N. Madison St., Joliet. If you’ve been suffering from back pain and have tried everything with no relief, give the experts at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center NeuroScience Institute a try. Call 815-725-9438 to register.

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across

1 Pelican State inst.

4 Oration setting 8 Common slogan spot 14 It has many fighters 16 Layette item 17 Means of turning an herb into energy?

19 Chaotic situation 20 Garbage tower 21 Mo. when asters usually flower 22 Stormers of Saruman’s fortress, in “The Lord of the Rings” 25 Labor party?

26 Snake’s warning 29 Herb lovers’ chat organized

by Sarah Palin?

35 “The Gods Must Be Crazy” setting 37 Care for 38 Q.E.D. word 39 Synopsis 42 Reclined 43 One putting away groceries 45 Unrestricted

47 Herb eaten with a nightcap?

50 Quaint contraction 51 Negative link 52 “High Voltage” rockers 54 __ dye: methyl orange, e.g.

57 Eagle’s tail?

59 Iraqi port 63 Remark on another encounter with an herb?

67 Sign of a pageturner?

68 Secret metaphor 69 Slug relatives 70 Naval backbone?

71 Two before iota

Down

1 They may be chocolate 2 Phillips of “I, Claudius” 3 __ Minor 4 Discuss business, in a way 5 Starfish appendage 6 Party host’s ‘ bagful 7 Gig arrangements 8 In addition 9 Single white male who likes the cold?

10 Norse underworld goddess 11 Goddess with cow’s horns 12 Intentionally provoked reaction 13 Fill-in 15 Military wind 18 Wile E. Coyote’s supplier 23 Whaling adverb 24 Arab’s father 26 Olympic event since 1968 27 John’s running mate 28 Like the color of some roofing

30 Goldsmith’s “The __ of Wakefield” 31 Break 32 Frank covering 33 Last Supper query 34 Tijuana toddlers 36 “Up and __!”

40 Swedish group that won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest 41 Tiny time meas.

44 Decision about issues 46 Flake 48 Lobbies 49 City near Provo 53 Batting __ 54 Puts in 55 Horse Ranch Mountain’s national park 56 Gymnast Korbut 58 Computer support?

60 Fill 61 Reaction from a bad crowd?

62 Tolstoy’s Karenina 64 Ring of shells, perhaps 65 __ out a living 66 Ball balancer

Give a little to get a little. You can’t have it your way without edging toward a friendly compromise this week. Delve beyond the facts to get to the bottom of matters of the heart. Don’t make unnecessary purchases.

Be grateful for what you have. No matter how bad things may seem on the outside, you’ve got it pretty good when you get right down to it. A friend may come bearing gifts or valuable insights this week.

Close the book. Deep reflections during a conversation may bring closure to a nagging situation. You are better suited for solving problems in a group than on your own this week, so buddy up.

Let common sense become a guide. Reflect on your daily regimen and weed out the unnecessary items that impede your progress. Finances are fine in the week to come; there’s no need to shake things up.

Set the bar for success.

This week, you can set long-term goals that will be the foundation of your future. Set out to do all the things you’ve always wanted to do and they will be done. Plan now; act later.

Play it by ear. You may find yourself in a situation in the week ahead where you have no idea what someone is talking about. If all else fails, fake it. Talk the talk, even if you can’t walk the walk.

Your good nature brings out the best in people. In the week ahead, people will come to you for advice and to confide their innermost thoughts because they trust your generosity and sense of fair play.

Bury the hatchet. There’s no reason to keep past animosities burning. Let bygones be bygones, and kiss and make up in the week ahead. Or just shake hands and call it quits if that makes more sense.

Look before you leap this week. Opposites may attract, but you and the object of your affection should have at least a few things in common. A physical attraction with nothing else to support it fails every time.

The best things in life are free. You can have your fun this week and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune Treat a friend to an exciting adventure. Like the ads say, happy memories are priceless.

Dare to daydream. If you follow a whim in the upcoming week, there’s no telling where it may lead.

Become acquainted with interesting new people or an attractive new romantic partner. If all else fails, just goof off.

Handle with care. In the week ahead, a situation in your love life may require a tender touch, so proceed carefully. Follow your instincts when faced with family matters - and avoid a snap judgment.

SUDOKU

©2012 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • TIGER • FENCE • PICNIC • FELONY

Answer:

He changed the oil in his wife’s car to avoid this -- “FRICTION”

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INSIDE: Several locals picked for All- Area soccer team, page 14; Mistwood opens to the public on Friday, page 19

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Indians finish fourth in state

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

After not allowing a single run in the post season and going 10 straight innings without giving up a hit, Grant High School belted eight hits and scored six runs in the frame and ran away with a 7-1 win in the Class 4A state third place game Saturday at Silver Cross Field in Joliet.

BASEBALL “They got a couple of good hits and a lot of them found holes,”Ruff said of the inning that included a would-be suicide squeeze bunt that split Ruff and third baseman Joe Carnigiao. There was also a bloop single over first base when first baseman Max Brozovich was playing up for a bunt.

Minooka coach Jeff Petrovic defended his senior righty, who had only the one bad inning the entioe postseason, which included a perfect game in the sectional final.

“Kevin has been fantastic the whole year,” Petrovic said of the Benedictine University-bound pitcher. “His record does not reflect how well he has pitched.

He has pitched well above his record. We didn’t play very well behind him earlier this year.

One bad inning does not make a season and I am really proud of him.”

The run through the playoffs for Minooka (27-15) had been built on good defense and timely hitting. It was the defense that slipped away from the Indians in their semifinal loss to Lyons Township.

Against Grant, it was the timely hitting that escaped Minooka, who left 13 runners on base during the game.

“We didn’t play poorly we just didn’t get timely hits.” Petrovic said. “They made some great

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Minooka’s Kevin Ruff took the loss in the fourth-place game, but overall had a terrific post season run.

defensive plays that kind of squashed any momentum we tried to build.”

Some of that was because of outstanding defensive plays by Grant.

“Every inning, we would get something started,but they would make great plays and stop us,” said senior Carson Neuschwander. “It was frustrating. They just made some great defensive plays.”

The Indians had hits, they just

couldn’t string them together.

Tyler Thorson paced the Indian offense with a pair of singles, a walk and a sacrifice, while Nick Fleischauer and White also had two hits. T.J. Condon’s double off the Bud Beach in right field was the Indians’ only extra-base of the game.

Petrovic joked that the Indians had everything going their way early in the week.

“I wish we could have played

this (state series) starting Tuesday,” Petrovic said.“I think Tuesday we had momentum. We were really hot then and everything was going our way. Unfortunately, there are no do-overs. You are playing for keeps here and we just didn’t play well this weekend.

The great thing about this team is, they will not make excuses.

We didn’t play well and they will own up to that.

Overall, however, Petrovic

knows the team should be proud of what they did.The Indians were not in preseason ranking to finish this high, and didn’t even win the Southwest Prairie Conference, but placed fourth in state.

“They made a community a school district and a program all very proud,” Petrovic said.

“Obviously when you get to this point, you want to win, but they have a lot to be proud of.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Sports

DGS’ Ludwig goes to head of the class

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

It can be said that Downers South has benefited from Sarrah Ludwig’s heads-up play over the past three seasons—literally.

Ludwig, the Voyager Media 2012 Player of the Year, has perfected the art of netting goals on headers. She estimates that more than half of her team-leading 29 tallies came via headers.

ALL-AREA The last six goals of Ludwig’s magnificent career, in fact, were scored on—you guessed it— headers. Two in the Mustangs’ victory over York to win a Class 3A sectional semifinal game; two vs. Hinsdale Central to help DGS win the sectional title; and two more in the Mustangs’ 6-0 romp over Homewood-Flossmoor for the Benedictine Supersectional crown.

“I’ve always been really good at headers ever since I was younger,” she said. “It’s something that just comes natural to me. I’ve been working on it for so long, and we set plays up. They say, ‘Look for Sarrah’s head.’ That’s the way it’s always been.”

The chemistry Ludwig developed on throw-ins, in particular, with fellow 2012 graduate Jessica Bronke was something to behold the past few seasons.

Asked to explain the success she and Bronke experienced with regard to scoring on throwins, Ludwig replied, “She always seems to find my head, and I find the ball. There’s nothing really to it. I just go to the ball.”

The rapport between Ludwig and Bronke was a microcosm of what the entire team enjoyed throughout the season. The Mustangs finished 20-6-3 and nabbed the third-place trophy after defeating Glenbrook South in the state finals earlier this month. It’s the Mustangs’ best finish at state since 1992—a year in which they also took third.

“Honestly it’s been amazing,” said Ludwig, referring to the 2012 campaign. “It’s been one of the best years of my four years.

The whole team gets along so well. This team, we have such chemistry and we play so well on the field together. I have some of my best friends out there.We just

get it together and kick butt on the field.”

Ludwig will continue to get her kicks—and more headers, no doubt—at the next level of her career. This fall, she’ll suit up for Valparaiso Univerity, and will be one of three members of DGS’ Class of 2012 playing Division I soccer.

Special Mention: CALLIE O’DONNELL The Plainfield North senior and 2011 Voyager Media Player of the Year tied Ludwig for the area’s best goal-scorer with 29 and led the area in assists with 20. She will be continuing her career at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee.

“Callie will leave PNHS as our all-time leading scorer,” North

coach Jane Crowe said. “For the past four years she has consistently found ways to score goals when we need them. She excels at pressuring the opposing team’s defense, and forces them to make mistakes. She is always the most dangerous player on the

field. Callie is the No. 1 reason for our success over the past four years.”

“I’m pretty happy,” O’Donnell said of her season. “My goal isn’t to go out there and score, it’s to See ALL-AREA, page 15

Sports ALL-AREA Continued from page 14 go out and have fun and make good things happen.”

Other members of the 2012 Voyager Media All-Area Soccer Team are:

JAMEI BORGES The Benet senior tallied 12 goals and 13 assists and was a key part in the Redwings’ run to the supersectional. She will be attending St. Louis University next year.

“Jamei Borges has been the engine of our offense at Benet for the past four years as our starting attacking center midfielder,” Benet coach Bob Gros said. “As a team captain, she has emerged as our primary communicator both on and off of the field.”

JESSICA BRONKE Bronke had a stellar senior year, leading Downers South to third place in the state. She finished with 10 goals and 14 assists, including several throw-ins to Ludwig for goals in the playoffs.

“She is the ultimate leader out there,” Jacobson said. “She starts everything for us and dominates in the air in the midfield.”

MADIE BURKE A senior midfielder for Benet, Burke scored 12 goals and added nine assists.

“Madie Burke is a four-year varsity starter at Benet who is deadly accurate on set pieces, including direct free kicks and corners,” Gros said. “She has a

powerful left foot, and has scored half of her 12 goals on long range free kicks from 25 yards out or further.”

YASMINE CAHUE Romeoville do-it-all player was an All-SPC selection while scoring five goals on the season. She was also named team MVP. “She is a junior and has played every position but goalie this year,” Romeoville coach Adele Wallace said.

CATHERINE CANIGLIA Benet senior forward led the team in goals scored with 15 and added five assists for sectional champs. She will be continuing her career at the University of Miami-Ohio.

“Catherine Caniglia has emerged as our leading goal scorer at Benet this year, including nine in our last six games,” Gros said.”

ALI COTTRELL If the ball was in Cottrell’s vicinity, you’d usually find her tenaciously battling opponents to gain possession of it. Maine South coach J.J. Crawford noted that Cottrell—the team’s assists leader the past two seasons (she had 20 career assists)—did a great job feeding the ball to Alli Curry.

“She’s our senior leader, and the most competitive girl on the team,” Crawford said.

LEXI COZZI Lockport forward recorded 21 goals and 11 assists as the Porters See ALL-AREA, page 16

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 15 advanced to the sectional finals.

“Lexi is a powerful forward that has excellent pace as well,” Lockport coach Todd Elkei said. “She is a true finisher and is extremely dangerous on the field. She is the most dangerous forward in our sectional. Lexi’s goals have come while playing a very competitive schedule including the Pepsi Showdown and Iowa Tournament of Champions. Lexi accounted for a third of our goals this year and was a difference maker in every game.”

ALLI CURRY Curry, one-half of the Hawks’ “Ali Connection” (teammate Ali Cottrell being the other), led the club with 15 goals this season—

none of which was bigger than the goal she scored in overtime to lift Maine South to their own regional championship.

“She’s just amazing,” said Crawford. “She has a knack for finding the goal.”

JULIE DIVITA A versatile player for Lockport, Divita notched seven goals and seven assists on the season.

“Julie Divita is our most versatile player on our team,” Elkei said. “She has played in the back, midfield, and up front. She has tremendous vision, touch, and ball skills.

Julie has raised her game this year become a difference maker on the field.

“Julie has been instrumental in our success and helped us with our first ever win over Sandburg as well as, winning the first conference championship in school history.”

Sports ASHLEY HANDWORK Handwork totaled 15 goals and 16 assists for Plainfield North in her junior season.

“Her speed continues to be difficult for defenses to handle,” Crowe said. “She draws a lot of attention because of her speed, so she has learned how to find her teammates resulting in 16 assists this season. Ashley also has played outside mid to give our attack a different look.”

HEATHER HANDWORK The sophomore midfielder from Plainfield North scored 19 goals this season for the SPC champs.

“Heather had a breakout season this year as a sophomore,” Crowe stated. “Heather has emerged as one of the top goal-scoring threats in the area.”

LAUREN KULAGA Plainfield Central senior midfielder controlled the action for the Wildcats and tallied six goals on the year.

“She has a strong physical presence on the field with good technical and tactical abilities,” Central coach Ken Schoen said. “She moved from center back to center midfield two-thirds into the season. Controls the field really well, and there is nobody in the area who is better in the air. She really is the heart and soul of our team.”

RACHEL LOVELY High Point recruit was the anchor of Benet’s defense and finished with three goals and four assists.

“Rachel Lovely is an athletic and physically strong defender who reads the game well from the back,” Gros said.

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Sports ALL-AREA Continued from page 16

JESSICA PIKUL Downers South senior defender anchored the back and was a threat offensively, scoring four goals and tallying seven assists.

“She is a stalwart in the back,” Jacobson said. “She is a very disciplined girl and a four-year player for us. She works very hard and is tough physically to beat.”

LEAH PLESCIA Lockport defender helped lead the Porters’ defense to the sectional final and dished out five assists for the year.

“Leah is our leader in the back,” Elkei said. “Due to injury Leah was asked to fill a new role on the team and replace our All Sectional center back from last year. Leah without a doubt stepped up and answered the challenge. Leah is very athletic, is able to read plays before they develop, is a vocal leader on the field, and does a great job of starting our counter attack. She is excellent in 1 v 1 situations and plays a clean hardnosed style of soccer. Day in and day out she is the hardest worker on our team. She truly leads by example and has been a pleasure to coach.”

NIKIA SMITH Bolingbrook sophomore defender was a key part to the team’s success and added two goals on the year.

“She is the quickest, most versatile player I have ever coached,” Bolingbrook coach Martin Uscila said. Last year we gave up 1.9 goals per game, this year one goal per game.”

VICKY TIROVOLAS The lone freshman on the team, the Niles West forward scored 17 goals and added eight assists.

“VickiTirovolas has tremendous skill and the ability to score,” Niles West coach Brett Clish said. “As a freshman, she tied the school single season record of 17 goals.”

ALLY TOGLIATTI Senior defender from Plainfield East helped team win first

sectional title and contributed two goals and three assists, despite playing sweeper.

“Ally was a four-year starter for us and played most positions on the field,” East coach Jamie Caruso said.

ALEX TRUHLAR Plainfield South junior midfielder had three goals and five assists.

“Alex had a tough year stat-wise, but battled through injuries and double teams every match,” South coach Kevin Allen said. “Playing center mid, Alex was involved in a majority of possession and looked to get her teammates involved.”

RACHEL ZAMPA A three-year varsity starter, the junior can play multiple positions, but is definitely most suited to be a central player, either on defense, in the midfield or up top. Zampa scored a pair of goals, including the winner in overtime, as JCA won its fourth consecutive regional championship with a 3-2 victory over Yorkville.

She has verbally committed to Northwestern University.

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PICK VS. PROS Michigan Driver

1. Matt Kenseth

Pts. Diff.

523

0

2. D. Earnhardt Jr. 513

-10

3. Greg Biffle

507

-16

4. Denny Hamlin

504

-19

5. Jimmie Johnson

493

-30

6. Kevin Harvick

470

-53

7. Martin Truex Jr.

465

-58

8. Tony Stewart

448

-75

9. Clint Bowyer

443

-80

10. Brad Keselowski 426

-97

11. Carl Edwards

423

-100

12. Kyle Busch

420 -103

13. Paul Menard

399

14. Ryan Newman

398 -125

15. Joey Logano

398

-125

16. Kasey Kahne

380

-143

17. Marcos Ambrose 352

-171

18. Jeff Burton

351

-172

19. Jamie McMurray 346

-177

-124

20. Aric Almirola 329 -157 Totals through 14 of 36 races

Sun., June 17, Noon, TNT

Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum Last wk: Hamlin (5th) Total Pts (14 races): 435 Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff Last wk: Stewart (3rd) Total Pts (14 races): 428 Readers Last wk: Newmann (12th) Total Pts (14 races): 420

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Greg Biffle

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Matt Kenseth

Kurt Liebermann, Channahon Jimmie Johnson

Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway Last wk: Hamlin (5th) Total Pts (13 races): 411 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff Last wk: Montoya (17th) Total Pts (14 races): 367

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Matt Kenseth

THIS WEEK’S PICK: AJ. Almindinger

To make your pick, email the driver’s name, reader’s name and hometown to mark@ buglenewspapers.com. Picks must be made by noon Monday for the following week’s race. One email will be selected at random to represent the readers.

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Mistwood set to re-open

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

The long awaited wait for the opening of the renovated Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville is here.

The course, which had its ground-breaking in the fall, will open Friday for the general public.

It has been open for members the past couple weeks.

For those who have played it before, they will see several similarities, but mixed in with it will be some exciting new changes, as well as an even more difficult course than before. From the back tees, the course is also playing longer, at 7,028 yards instead of 6,701 yards. The slope has also increased from 140 to 144.

Mistwood has always punished those who sprayed it all over the course, but not there are spots where the punishment is even harsher. In some cases, even a good shot may go punished if not placed correctly.

After a similar first hole, the second hole features one of the bigger changes on the course.

There are two fairway bunkers about 75 yards in front of the green. These aren’t just any bunkers, they are deep bunkers that you will find in Scotland, and now you will find them at Mistwood throughout the course.

“Nothing comes close to the glory of these stacked sod-wall bunkers,’’ course architect Ray Hearn said. “All golfers should experience a round of golf and the fun challenge that these bunkers

provide.There is nothing like this at any other Chicago course.”

In the past, long hitters might try to reach the green off the tee, with the worst thing being bailing out in the grassy bunker ahead of the green. However, now you might have to lay up farther down the fairway to be safe.

From there is the par-5 third hole, which has the biggest change. Gone is the swampy water hazard down the right side of the fairway with a creek in front of the green.

Now there is a crystal-clear lake down the right side of the fairway and all the way to the right of the green, with a little bit of water seeping over in front of the right portion of the green.

Also changed is the green slope.

Before there was a big elevation change from the front of the green to the back. Now, there is a an elevation change in the middle of the green. The green slopes down from the middle on both sides, so when the pin is in the middle, it is imperative to make it on the shelf.

The green side bunker on No. 5 is nearly impossible to get out of. I should know, that’s where I was. The deepness of it and the closeness to the green makes it a bear and there is no easy spot to bail out of on the hole now with the water still to the right.

With all of the changes to the course, the eighth hole and former signature hole might be overlooked now. However, it is still one of, if not the hardest hole on the course.

On the ninth hole there is a deeper bunker on the left so there

see how you can stack up to it now as to before.

It should definitely pay off in the long run and it would be nice to see some more tournaments get played there as it is definitely a tournament-worthy course.

“I couldn’t be happier with how everything has come together on this project and believe we now have one of the top and most unique golf experiences in the Chicago area,” said owner Jim McWethy.“The work that Ray did incorporating the sod bunkers and the improvements he made to each hole are spectacular.”

The renovation isn’t completely done yet. There still is a learning center being built and a new clubhouse after that.

As newly tabbed Sports Editor Scott Taylor is celebrating his wedding on June 15, the date will be a not-so happy By Mark Gregory anniversary for NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. June 15, 2008 at Michigan was the last time the sports most popular driver hoisted a trophy in Victory Lane.

With a four-year winless streak looming, it made me wonder - is Dale Jr. the Cubs of NASCAR? Maybe he is, but I think its Junior fans that are too similar to Cub fans.

Like the Cubs, Earnhardt is the most popular in his sport.

Like the Cubs, those who are not fans often bring up the lack of wins, only to have any argument fall on deaf ears.

Like the Cubs, Juniors fans simply don’t care if he wins or loses. As long as he drives, they will keep buying Wranglers, drinking Mountain Dew, signing their son up for the National Guard at birth and of course getting No. 88 tats.

Unlike the Cubs, however, Junior cares. While the Cubs for years have been fine with putting out a bad product as long as it sells, Junior has worked hard and this year is one of the most consistent drivers on the circuit.

And, unlike the Cubs - wins are in Juniors immediate future.

staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Mistwood features several holes by water, such as hole No. 3.

is no good bailout spot there and the 10th hole has two new deep fairway bunkers for those who wish to challenge the green from the tee.

There are many more small changes coming into the clubhouse, but in general, the course has kept its character, which is important in a renovation.

This is a difficult course and features a layout rarely seen in the area. However, with all of the money that was put into the renovation, the guess is that the prices will also increase a bit.This might keep some of the casual golfers from playing it as much, but if you have ever played it before, it is a must to go out and see the impressive changes and

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Health & Fitness

Skin damage is summer’s greatest health risk Summer has finally arrived.

It’s the season for the beach, baseball, pool, and general fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it is also the season when melanomas are created. Someone, or a child of someone reading this column will experience a severe blistering sunburn this summer.The damage caused by the sunburn will slowly develop into a melanoma in the next twenty to forty years. Sun damage to the chromosomes in the melanocytes, the cells in the skin responsible for pigment, will cause derangements in cell

growth that ultimately result in melanoma.

Other risk factors are largely related to those traits that might promote sun damage including pale skin, blue eyes, blonde or red hair, and a tendency to burn, not tan. Uncommon skin conditions involving freckles or moles are also a risk.

There are very few treatment

options for widespread melanoma.

It is one of the hardest cancers to treat once it has spread. I mentioned new treatments for melanoma in an earlier column, but mostly because they represent a novel approach with some success, not because they represent a cure. The best means to combat melanoma still remains to avoid getting it, or to discover it early before it has spread.

Since melanoma is caused by sun damage to the skin it is essential to avoid overexposure to the sun. This is easy to do. It does

not mean that sun exposure is bad, only that sun damage is bad.There is a distinct difference. Sunlight is absolutely necessary for your body to manufacture Vitamin D. Total sun avoidance is unrealistic and unnecessary. Damage can be avoided by using higher SPF sunblock when exposure is anticipated, and limiting exposure between 10 am and 2 pm when sunlight is strongest. If you are planning a day at the beach or pool, consider wearing one of the newer skin-tight fabrics that offer sun protection. They are largely

unnoticeable while being worn.

The suits are fine in the water and do not need to be removed when you leave the pool.

Melanomas are curable if they are found early. Since melanomas begin at the surface of the skin, they are readily visible. The real tragedy of melanomas is that they are usually obvious but ignored.

Remember the warning signs of melanoma. It is as simple as “ABCD.”

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Help your pets enjoy summer by easing their allergies Summer is a favorite season for many people. But for a large number of pets, summer may be spent at the veterinarian’s office seeking relief from the itchiness and other problems that are secondary to allergies. Dogs and cats suffer from allergies just like humans do but our pets seek relief from their allergies by trying to scratch them away.While people have itchy, red eyes and a runny nose, our pets manifest the symptoms of their allergies with red, itchy skin.

Allergies are the body’s immune system over-reacting to certain stimuli in the environment. These stimuli (allergens) include very small particles such as molds, pollens, and dust particles to name a few. The particles can enter the body via the air to the lungs. Medical research has shown that these very small particles can also enter the body by direct contact with the skin and then migrate through the skin to be identified by the immune system.

Also, the allergens may be protein substances in the food and can be exposed to the immune system after being absorbed by the intestines. Another common substance that pets can be allergic to is flea saliva. This saliva is introduced into the body as the flea is attached to the skin and is taking a blood meal.

Certain breeds of dogs are thought to be genetically prone to allergies. These breeds include Retrievers, Dalmatians, Pugs, and many Terriers.

Trying to discover what a pet is allergic to is often an exercise that ends in frustration. The first step is to rule out a flea allergy by a careful examination for fleas or flea “dirt.” In some cases a trial of a fleas control is needed when there

are strong but unconfirmed suspicions.

Next, looking at the age of onset wmay be helpful as food allergies tend to have a slow onset over many years of exposure to the same protein source in the food.

Seasonal timing of the itchiness may be important in eliminating food allergies. The best way to evaluate the patient for inhalant or contact allergies is to perform a skin test which involves a small amount of the allergen being injected under the skin and then examining the site for a reaction.

Completing a food elimination diet identifies food allergies. That is, changing the diet to a protein and carbohydrate source that the patient has never been exposed to. For example, if a diet is venison and potato based, then nothing else passes through the patient’s stomach except those ingredients.

While many patients have allergies, only a few actually arrive at the point where we know specifically what they are allergic to. For those patients, we can attempt to hyposensitize the patient to the allergens. That is, over a period of months, an owner would give small injections of the allergens to try to get the immune system to get used to the allergens, thus minimizing the body’s overreaction and symptoms.

Many times we can manage our patients symptomatically.

Some animals respond well to antihistamines.The addition of the Omega-3 fatty acids can be helpful as well. Using shampoos to clean the surface of the skin from the residual allergens is becoming

recognized as a useful strategy to minimizetheallergen’sopportunity to work its way into the body.

With moderate to severe cases additional medications may be needed. Historically, veterinarians have used corticosteroids to help decrease the itchiness. The corticosteroids are very effective in stopping itchiness, but can have some adverse side effects such as increased thirst or excessive urinating. Because we want to avoid the side effects, another

medication called cyclosporine can be used to modulate the immune system. This medication has been shown to be as effective as corticosteroids.

Almost a quarter of the patients I see in the summer months have symptoms related to allergies.

That’s a lot of unhappy dogs and cats. So if your dog or cat is scratching, see your veterinarian as soon as possible.With your vet’s help, your pet should enjoy the summer months as much as you.

Dr. Mark Howes, DVM is the owner and medical director of Berglund Animal Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own veterinarian to evaluate their pet’s illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Howes at (847) 328-1440 or view his web site at: www. berglundvet.com

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Martyrdom not a path to workplace advancement Q. I have sacrificed a lot for my current job and company.

Unfortunately, I don’t see an equal amount of reward coming from my boss or organization.She seems to take all the extra work I do as expected. If I’m going to work this hard, I want some guarantee of promotions and higher salaries.

How do I stop being taken for granted?

A. If you want to avoid being taken for granted at work, you need to give up the myth that just working hard and doing a good job is the golden ticket to being promoted and paid more.

Being a martyr is truly dumb

because the only one who suffers when you sacrifice is you. Everyone around you at work benefits from your extra effort since it makes their job easier without having to do things for you.

The marketplace works on the idea that you give something and someone gives you something back. If we give ourselves away without an agreement about a return benefit, others will be

happy to take advantage of you.

Ask yourself if you have ever put together a plan inside your own head about your ideal situation at work. Imagine you have a magic wand and you could invent the job you’d most like to do and the salary you’d earn. Now imagine a path between where you are now and where you would like to be.

The next step involves sitting down with your boss and communicating your goals. Your boss is in the best position to tell you what you need to do to reach your dream job.

Even if you get bad news from your boss, you now are prepared

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multi-colored are not.

D: Diameter. Spots smaller than 6 millimeters are usually benign.

The spots grow over 6 millimeters, the larger the risk of malignancy.

How large is 6 millimeters? It’s the same diameter of a pencil eraser.

other common varieties of skin cancers. If that doesn’t concern you, note that sun exposure is the most common cause of excessive and premature wrinkles. The above warning signs are just that…warning signs. They are not a diagnosis. If you are uncertain or confused, see your doctor. When in doubt, check it out!

Continued from page 20 A: Asymmetry. Benign skin spots are usually oval, round, or at least symmetrical. Irregularly shaped lesions are suspicious.

B: Border. The borders of benign spots are usually smooth.

Cancerous lesions often have an irregular or rough border.

C: Color. Light beige or tan to dark brown is okay. Black, blue, or

Doctor’s Rx: If the risk of melanoma is not enough to change your sun exposure behavior, remember that sun not only causes melanoma, but other problems too. It also causes basal cell and squamous cell cancers, the two

Dr. Christopher Rose, M.D. is a physician and author based in Niles, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes

to do better planning. I’ve coached people who have spent over a decade at their jobs before they discovered they would never get their desired salary or position.

If your present employer doesn’t have the budget, motivation or opportunity you crave, you will now be free to plan your destiny somewhere else. You won’t vent, complain and work even harder, hoping you can force your job to become your dream.

The main ingredient you are missing isn’t appreciation; it is a solid road map between where you are now and where you want to be. Once you have your only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Rose at (847) 965-3200 or www. cancercenterschicago.com

map, you’ll be back in control not waiting for your boss to hand you what you want.

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

You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

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Joliet Farmers Market begins 20th year Photos by Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

The Downtown Joliet Farmers Market began its 20th year Friday. Local vendors came out to utilize a space to sell their products to area residents.

Visitors to the downtown area walked Chicago Street, between Van Buren and Jefferson, and shopped for everything from locallygrown fruits and vegetables,

to handmade jewelry, to the products of franchises such as Avon and Tupperware.

The farmers market is sponsored by the Joliet City Center Partnership. It takes place every Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information about the farmers market or to find out how to become a vendor, call Barnett at 815-774-6066 or by e-mail at cam.barnett@ jolietdowntown.com.

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