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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

FIELD SET FOR JOLIET Hamlin, Hendrick lead Chase hopefuls By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

fter two rain delays and tons of drama at Richmond International Raceway, the field is finally set for the Chase for the Sprint Cup, which begins Sunday in Joliet at the Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Jeff Gordon edged out Kyle Busch for the second and final wild card position, as Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kasey Kahne took the first spot, giving HMS all four cars in the Chase. “We missed,” Busch said.“That’s it.” Busch’s teammate Denny Hamlin, who heads into the Chase as the top seed, said it was unfortunate his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate did not make the top 12. “It sucks to not have Kyle in the Chase,” Hamlin said.“It’s important for JGR to have cars in the Chase. It is Joe and J.D. (Gibbs) livelihood, they don’t really have other businesses outside of this, so they need cars in the Chase to make a living. It is tough, but now it is up to us to go out and try and get them a championship with one of their cars.” With four wins on the season, Hamlin looks to Joliet to kick off a title run. See CHASE, page16

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Kenseth focused despite distractions By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Since the beginning of the NASCAR season, Matt Kenseth has been in the lime light. The veteran driver won the Daytona 500 to kick off the season and four months later, he announced he would leave RoushFenway Racing after 13 full Cup seasons, where he has won 22 races, two Daytona 500s, and the 2003 NASCAR championship. With his contract expiring after this season, Kenseth’s decision had been made prior to the announcement in June. “Once we got out of Kentucky (and made the announcement), I think it was a relief,” he said earlier this year. “The tough part for me was the month and a half before that, trying to work through all that and figure everything out. I think it is only a distraction if you let it become one. I think it is business as usual. It doesn’t change this season as far as what our goals are and how

hard we work toward the goals of winning races and winning a championship. It doesn’t really change anything in my mind. We have been there a long time and had agreed to race through 2012, so the only thing that changes is what we will be doing in 2013 and beyond.” Kenesth’s plans for 2013 were unveiled last week in a press conference announcing he would take over the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota for Joe Gibbs racing. It is a car most recently driven by Joey Logano for the past four years, but made famous by Tony Stewart. “It is a big day for us and it is exciting for us,” said Joe Gibbs.“In this sport you need someone who can really wheel it and make it go. And now, we are so excited about next year having Kyle (Busch) and Denny (Hamlin) and Matt now. I can honestly tell you everyone is excited about next year.” So is Kenseth. “I am really excited to be See KENSETH, page 16

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Winning the Daytona 500 was the beginning of what has been a wild year for Matt Kenseth.

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Vol. 5 No. 2

STARTING THEIR ENGINES

Joliet celebrates first Sprint Cup Series race with 11th annual Race Fan Rally, Hauler Parade By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Joliet race fans are revving their proverbial engines in anticipation for Friday’s Race Fan Rally, which mixes a general celebration of classic automobiles with the popular sport of NASCAR. This year the event is celebrating its 11th year along Chicago Street in downtown Joliet and the third consecutive year of the Hauler Parade. The parade, which has slowly but surely become a favorite of the rally’s attendees, showcases the various hauler trucks that house the rides of NASCAR’s best drivers.

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This year’s Hauler Parade will be the third consecutive year that the parade has coincided with the Race Fan Rally.

The Trucks leave the Hollywood Casino at 3 p.m. and then follow the parade route thru downtown Joliet, entering off Interstate-80 at Center Street down Jefferson to Scott to Jackson to Ottawa and then to the NASCAR track. Designated viewing areas at McBrody’s Bar and Grill (73 W. Jefferson St.), The Joliet Historical Museum (201 N. Ottawa) and the Joliet Public Library (150 N. Ottawa)..

“The drivers of the haulers vote on which cities they are willing to do parades in,” said Michael Murer, chairman of the Joliet City Center Partnership. “Joliet is very lucky to have this parade. The fans really come out for this, because it’s not something they’ll really see even at a race.” The Hauler Parade starts in front of the Hollywood Casino at 3 p.m. and makes

its way through downtown Joliet before heading to the Chicagoland Speedway. The downtown rally will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. The CCP has hosted the event since its inception in 2002, and Murer thinks that support for the event is growing. Race Fan Rally was initially started as way to showcase the city of Joliet to NASCAR fans in town to visit the Chicagoland

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RACE FAN RALLY Continued from page 3 Speedway. “NASCAR fans come in and they stay for the whole weekend,” Murer said. “It’s really good for the economy, and it’s really good for the fans. One of the ways to make everybody aware that the Chicagoland Speedway is a Joliet speedway is to put on the Race Fan Rally.” Murer added that local support and tourism have caused events like the Race Fan Rally to grow, as Joliet transitions into a destination city. Organizers expect about 25,000 attendees throughout the day. Usually held Thursday, this

year’s event will be Friday afternoon. Combine that new schedule, the Hauler Parade and the start of the Sprint Cup Series, and organizers are excited about the potential for record attendance this year. “This year we are lucky to have the Sprint Cup Series,” Murer said. “Its an important race for NASCAR, so we can get a crowd here. [NASCAR] is really happy that we’re having this event.” In addition to the Hauler Parade, Race Fan Rally will feature a classic car show, live music and KidZone. Sprint Cup driver Casey Mears and the 2011 Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. also will headline this year’s event. Righteous Hillbillies and Cadillac Casanovas will provide

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Crowds gather on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet during the 2011 Race Fan Rally.

musical entertainment during the rally. The event is free and open to the public. Additional entertainment and driver

announcements will be made as soon as they are finalized. Driver information and festival details can be found on the event website, www.racefanrally.com.

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Jury finds Drew Peterson guilty After 14 hours of deliberation, jury finds Peterson guilty of first-degree murder By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Former Bolingbrook Police Officer Drew Peterson was found guilty last week, and he is now waiting to be sentenced and potentially appeal the verdict. In one of the most bizarre and sensational cases in Will County’s history, Peterson was on trial for killing his third wife Kathleen Savio, who was found dead in a dry bathtub in 2004. Though based on circumstantial evidence and hearsay testimony, prosecutors brought more than 30 witnesses to testify against Peterson attesting to his guilt. After 14 hours of deliberation, the jury found Peterson guilty of firstdegree murder. In an emotional moment outside the Will County courthouse, Kathleen Savio’s step mother Marcia Savio praised the verdict. “Finally someone heard

Kathleen cry’s, Savio said. “Twelve people did the right thing today. She won today. It’s her victory.” Sentencing for Peterson is scheduled for some time in November. He could serve up to a maximum of 60-years in jail. According to Huma Zia, JD, director of paralegal studies at Lewis University, the defense will file a notice of appeal at the Will County Circuit Court’s Office. “Though a guilty verdict was reached, this case may not be over for a while.” Zia said. The Peterson trial brought to the forefront the use of hearsay testimony and some dispute this type of testimony and the guilty verdict reached by its use. “As to my initial reaction, I think the prosecutors were able to convince the jury, especially during closing arguments, that Drew Peterson did in fact murder his third wife Kathleen Savio,” Zia said. “It is interesting

City changes payroll, timekeeping service By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

The city of Joliet is in the process of finalizing a contract with ADP Payroll Services to take over timekeeping and payroll services for city employees. Joliet currently uses Ceridian Corporation for payroll processing and city employees for timekeeping, but city officials felt the switch could ultimately lead to greater efficiency and greater transparency. “We began looking at ways to develop efficiency, and one of those areas was timekeeping and payroll,”Thanas said.“The Ceridian payroll system was working for us, but the timekeeping system was not necessarily what was going to work to our advantage.” The proposal was endorsed by the Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee and approved by the City Council last week. Thanas said the increase in efficiency

would free up employees currently involved with time keeping duties, and eventually lead to a net savings for the city. “The savings will come from developing automated timekeeping,” Thanas said. “Timekeeping is a very labor intensive job. Some city departments are currently using manual timekeeping. They’re using actual punch cards.” The city’s current three-year contract with Ceridian has one year remaining, but Thanas is hopeful that the city will be able to exercise a provision in the existing contract that would allow them to end it one year early. City official are hoping to have the new ADP system fully implemented by Jan. 1, 2013. The initial cost for the new system will $223,000, which will come from an earmarked fund. “We have funds in the 2012 budget that will cover that cost,” Thanas said.

to note that one of the more controversial aspects of this case, the hearsay statements, was the what convinced the final jury member to decide that Peterson was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Zia explains that generally, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that hearsay violates a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to confront a witness testifying against him or her. This would apply to statements made by Stacy Peterson (Drew’s fourth wife who remains missing) about Drew Peterson’s involvement in Savio’s death to other individuals. Normally, such statements would not be allowed in a trial. “This case, inevitably will be appealed to the Illinois Appellate Court,” she said. “What will be central to the appeal is the validity of the Illinois hearsay exception allowing for such testimony. Depending upon the Illinois Appellate Court decision,

the hearsay exception can be appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court and ultimately the United States Supreme Court. In addition to the constitutionality of the hearsay statements, Peterson’s appellate lawyers may also allege other issues such as whether he was able to receive a fair and impartial trial and perhaps the ineffectiveness of his trial counsel.” However, Illinois passed a special law in 2008 that allows such hearsay evidence in rare instances when prosecutors believe a person was killed to prevent his or her testimony. “This law is now known as ‘Drew’s Law,”’ Zia said. “The constitutional validity of the law is what the Appellate Court needs to consider.” She said other grounds for appeal that Peterson may assert include prosecutorial, misconduct, improper rulings by the trial judge, witnesses committing perjury, improper

jury instructions and an ineffective assistance of defense counsel. States Attorney James Glasglow, among other things, noted this victory was a step toward ending the bullying and horrific nature of domestic violence. The verdict was heard around the nation, and domestic violence advocates came out to encourage victims to come forward, noting people will listen. “This case certainly brings home one more time how deadly domestic violence can be,” Zia said. “However, it might have been more beneficial for those victims of domestic violence and for the public as well, if more publicity was given to the actual issue and potential remedies/programs dealing with domestic violence instead of the sensationalism surrounding the defendant, Drew Peterson.” katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

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Senior fair offers health screenings, information Nearly 200 seniors from the area took advantage of a senior fair at the Levy Center in Bolingbrook last Thursday hosted by U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Ill.). Seniors were given free health screenings, flu shots, tips on avoiding fraud, important information on Medicare and veteran benefits. “Our Senior Fair showcased great programs designed to help seniors safeguard their health and financial security,” Biggert said. “We had flu shots, tips from pharmacists, and lots of opportunities for local residents to get one-on-one advice from agency experts.” At the fair, seniors attended a presentation offered by the FBI on senior scams, as well as a seminar from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding Medicare eligibility and coverage options. Attendees also were able to

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U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert speaks to an attendee during last Thursday’s senior fair.

check for unclaimed assets at the Illinois State Treasurer’s I-Cash booth; dispose of old prescription medication with the Bolingbrook Police Department;

and ask questions regarding driver’s license renewal at the Illinois Secretary of State’s booth. Additionally, several local organizations that serve

Will County Clerk accepting requests for absentee ballots Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots announced recently that she is now accepting requests for absentee ballots by mail for the General Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot via www. thewillcountyclerk.com or by calling the Will County Clerk’s office at 815-740-4632 or 815774-6367. The Will County Clerk’s office will need the voter’s name, residence address,

mailing address and date of birth at the time of request. The first day ballots can be mailed by law is Thursday, September 27. The last day by law an absentee ballot can be requested or mailed is Thursday, November 1. In-Person Absentee will be offered at the Will County Clerk’s office beginning September 27 through October 20 and also on November 5. Must show a valid government-

issued photo ID. The County Clerk’s office is located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. The County Clerk’s office will be closed Saturday, October 6 and Monday, October 8 in observation of Columbus Day. For additional information, call 815-740-4632 or 815774-6367 or visit www. thewillcountyclerk.com.

seniors hosted booths, including Community Services Council of Northern Will County, which highlighted its services including counseling on reverse mortgages and foreclosure prevention. “Senior Services Center of Will County has been providing services and programs to seniors for the past 45 years, and we appreciate this opportunity to continue those efforts at Rep. Biggert’s Senior Fair,” said Mary Pat Frye, director of Care Coordination Unit. “Our goal is to enhance quality-of-life, maintain wellness, and foster independence for seniors. This event gave participants a chance to learn more about our great interactive programs, classes, recreational activities, social services, volunteer opportunities, and more.” Plainfield resident Marion Schmalz attended the event and said it was “very informative”

and that she came out to hear some answers from a live person, rather than an automated phone system. “In talking with attendees, I heard over and over how seniors really appreciated the opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives from government agencies and get answers to their questions,” said Biggert.“Whether they had questions on Medicare prescription drug coverage, the RTA reduced fare program, or property tax assistance, the event gave seniors the chance to put government to work for them.And that’s the way it should be. I place a high priority on constituent services and I value the input of area seniors who encouraged me to continue fighting to safeguard and strengthen Medicare for years to come.” Laura Katauskas contributed to this report.

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Slovenian Grape Public hearings to be Harvest Festival held on opt-in electric on tap Saturday aggregation program By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

The Slovenian Union of America Branch 20 will host their 32nd annual Slovenian Grape Harvest Festival Dance Saturday, and this year’s entertainment guest is bound to impress. Accordion player Steve Meisner will be the 2012 honorary Mayor of the Fest, and he will entertain guests with his unique brand of traditional American polka. “His music is very nice,” SUA representative Jonita Ruth said. “I hear him when he plays sometimes at the Croatian Culture Club on Clement Street.” Meisner is nationally known and has performed at venues throughout the country in places such as Branson Missouri and the Life Festival on the Mall in Washington D.C. Meisner also has performed with some of the top accordionists, polka icons and polka musicians, including Myron Floren and Frank Yankovic. The annual festival, also known as Vinska Trgatev, will be held at St. Joseph Park Hall, 416 N. Chicago St. Doors will open at 3 p.m., and music and dancing will run from 4 to 8 p.m. But if dancing to polka music isn’t your thing, the event will offer a variety of food and refreshments for guests to enjoy.

Ruth said that guests can try a variety of Slovenian foods, including sausage and sauerkraut, pulled pork, and potica, a Slovenian pastry.A cash bar also will be available, where guests can try Slovenian wine and beer. Vinska Trgatev is an annual tradition that coincides with the Slovenian harvest time. Branch 20 celebrates this annual event with its own unique tradition, where festival goers are encouraged to try to steal candy grape bunches from a representation of a Slovenian village square. However, if caught by the “sheriff,” guests will be fined $1. Ruth said the proceeds from anyone caught by the “sheriff” go into a college scholarship fund for members of the SUA. Proceeds from the event also benefit Joliet’s SUA Branch. However, if guests aren’t satisfied with great music, good food, refreshments and raffle prizes, Ruth said the scenery alone is enough for people to come out. “We make St. Joseph hall look like a Slovenian night club or tavern,” Ruth said.“It looks really nice in there. I put up scenery of Bled in Slovenia that covers the whole wall. It would be worth coming in just to see how we decorate.” Tickets are available at the door and cost $10. Children under 10 years old are free.

A public hearing was conducted by the city of Joliet Tuesday to receive public comment concerning the city’s proposed plan of operation and governance for the city of Joliet opt-in electric aggregation program. Another public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 18, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting that will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Little Theater of Joliet Central High School, 201 E. Jefferson St., Joliet. The meeting room is accessible to persons with disabilities. Electric aggregation is a program that allows local governments to bundle or “aggregate” residential and small commercial retail electric accounts and seek bids for a most cost effective supply of power. Currently, ComEd customers receive electricity at a price set each year by the Illinois Power Agency, a governmental body that secures electricity on the

wholesale market on behalf of ComEd. By bundling residential and small commercial accounts, municipalities can go out into the open market to seek a lower rate for electrical supply. The city of Joliet has partnered with the Will County Governmental League to join 16 other municipalities in purchasing electricity from First Energy Solutions at a rate that will be about 40 percent less than the current rate assessed residential and small business customers. Details of the power purchase agreement will be discussed at the public hearings. Not all ComEd accounts will be eligible for participation in the city of Joliet Electric Aggregation Program. The following are minimum requirements to determine eligibility. All customers must be located within boundaries of the Joliet. All residential customers are eligible. However, any non-residential customers

must have an annual electrical demand not exceeding 15,000 kilowatt hours will also be eligible. Switching from ComEd to another electricity supplier will be completely seamless and there will be no service interruption. A letter from the city of Joliet on official City letterhead will explain to eligible customers how to join the “opt in” buying program. ComEd will continue to be responsible for the delivery of electricity, maintenance, and will respond to power outages. “Bills will continue to come from ComEd with the electrical supplier being listed as the supplier on the bill,” City Manager Tom Thanas said. The mayor and City Council are expected to review and take action on the plan at the Sept. 18, 2012, regular City Council meeting. A copy of the Plan is available in the office of the City Clerk and on the City’s website www.cityofjoliet.info.

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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 Joshua A. Little, 20, 125 Davison, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 2:05 a.m. at 333 Madison for aggravated DUI, DUI/alcohol, blood alcohol content over .08.

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Lisa M. Liccardi, 33, 709 Cayuga, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 9:25 p.m. in the 1300 block of Fairview for possession of drug equipment.

Nicolette A. Swoboda, 25, 536 Harwood, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 8:12 p.m. at 536 Harwood for dogs running at large. Melvin L. Caffey, 47, 1027 E. Jackson, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 11:57 p.m. at 508 E. Cass for criminal trespass to real property.

Alan M. Sunde, 24, 1010 Brentwood, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 11:45 p.m. at 1013 Richmond for aggravated DUI.

Hayley M. Wacker, 18, 7931 W. Laurel Drive, Frankfort, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 12:40 a.m. in the 400 blovk of W. Jefferson for possession of cannabis.

Danielle G. Rogers, 30, 2424 Ingalls Ave., Crest Hill, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 11:19 p.m. at 919 Lois Place for possession of cannabis.

Michael T. Masters, 39, 2408 Silver Maple Lane, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 1:34 a.m. at 75 N. Chicago for disorderly conduct.

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Michael J. Kirkwood, 36, 14447 S. Sagina St., Chicago, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 2:52 a.m. in the 300 block of S Chicago Street for home invasion, aggravated domestic battery and criminal damage to government supported property.

J. Aranda12 Francisco Iturriaga, 41, 221 N. Hickory, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 3:24 a.m. at the residence for domestic battery. A. Zytniowski, 21, 13 Michael 3406 Byrum Blvd., Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 12:56 a.m. at 1608 Overlook for criminal trespass to land. Dos Santos, 58, 1415 14 Sofia Ridgeland Ave., Berwyn, was arrested on Sept. 1 at 7:49 p.m. at 151 N. Joliet for theft of lost property. Henderson, 50, 15 Donald 519 N. Broadway, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 1 at 3:55 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft. Soto, 25, 20 St. 16 Marilyn Joseph, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 1 at 1:18 p.m. at 1115 Plainfield Road for leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle.

Chassity M. Collins, 22, 2305 St. Francis Ave., was arrested

on Sept. 1 at 5:55 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for retail theft. Robert F. Meitz, 48, 652 Chestnut Ridge, Minooka, was arrested on Sept. 1 at 9:36 p.m. at 1605 Rock Creek for burglary and resisting arrest.

Demetrius S. Hadley, 32, 923 Lois Place, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 1 at 8:22 p.m. on Washington and Union for obstructing identification.

Aaron T. Scott, 18, 223 Aux Sable Drive, Minooka, was arrested on Sept. 1 at 9:29 p.m. at 2601 Plainfield for disorderly conduct.

Roberto Lugo, 30, 416 Oneida, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 1 at 1:15 a.m. at 2006 W. Jefferson for criminal trespass to land.

Julius H. Lewis, 34, 325 S. Des Plaines, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 1 at 1:15 a.m. at 2006 W. Jefferson for criminal trespass to land.

Timothy G. Schauf, 28, 401 W. Doty St., Madison, Wis., was arrested on Sept. 1 at 12:54 a.m. at 22 W. Cass for aggravated battery to a police officer, aggravated assault and resisting a police officer.

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Johnny K. Knippenberg, 19, 823 Cora, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 4:13 a.m. at 906 Elizabeth for possession of cannabis and possession of controlled substance.

Amanda M. Hughes, 33, 399 Becky Lane, Wilmington, was arrested on Aug. 31 at 12:22 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft.

Nicholas J. Strickland, 20, 2219 W. Jefferson, Joliet,

was arrested on Sept. 1 at 1:13 a.m. at 2219 W. Jefferson for two counts of aggravated battery.

Naperville, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 11:15 p.m. on Campbell and Pearl for aggravated DUI.

Jeremy J. Majewski, 19, 404 Plainfield Road, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 10:05 p.m. at 615 Raub for residential burglary.

Fenaro Guzman, 33, 2604 Crescenzo Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 12:18 a.m. at 2006 W. Jefferson for criminal trespass to real property.

Miles N. Dawson, 19, 541 N. Bluff, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 4:58 p.m. at 333 Madison for two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and possession of ammo by a felon, and reckless discharge of a firearm.

L. Ramsey, 22, 519 27 Kevin N. Prairie Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 7:57 p.m. at 519 Prairie for battery and aggravated assault. Kendra L. Ramsey, 23, 519 N. Prairie Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 7:57 p.m. at 519 N. Prairie Ave. for battery.

Brittini A.L. McMiller, 23, 1620 Mayfield Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 5:58 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for theft.

Deborah Nelson, 47, 216 Hickory St., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 1:38 a.m. at 151 N. Joliet St. for trespassing.

John J. Valdez Jr., 41, 29W255 Hartman Drive,

Jose L. Bermudez, 26, 16 N. Briggs, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 12:26 a.m. at 1033 Charlesworth for possession of controlled substance and obstructing a police officer.

Juan C. Saenz, 28, 502 Liberty, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 7:13 p.m. at the residence for battery and criminal trespass to a residence.

Heather M, Coleman, 24, 2513 John Bourg Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 11:46 p.m. at 2403 Joe Adler for obstructing a police officer. Patrick B. Rasmusson, 45, 112 Earl Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 6:50 p.m. at 112 Earl for assault.

Dimmarrius V. Jimerson, 27, 121 Hobbs Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 8:06 a.m. on Scott and Clay for possession of cannabis.

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Malachi R. Holden, 20, 2641 S. Prairie, Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 11:14 p.m. at 316 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.

Kelvon M. Tanzy, 27, 209 Richards, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 10:22 a.m. at 500 S. Macomber for aggravated domestic battery, delivery or possession with intent to deliver, and criminal damage to property.

Jeremiah L. Jones, 28, 831 Robin Lane, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 11:14 p.m. at 316 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.

Perez, 40, 1322 39 Yalu Brentwood Place, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 9:49 p.m. at 1322 Brentwood for violating an order of protection and domestic battery.

Paul J. Schenk, 45, 350 E. Washington, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 4:10 a.m. at 151 N. Joliet for criminal trespass to real property.

W. Ross, 23, 7143 40 Winston S. East End Ave., Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 6:19 p.m. at 6509 Langsford for soliciting without a permit.

Medel, 22, 621 51 Roman Jerome, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 8:53 p.m. at 210 N. Eastern for possession of cannabis.

Antonio Garcia, 34, 2111 Ingersoll Court, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 10:22 p.m. at 7142 Canton Farm for battery.

Alma D. Hernandez, 20, 452 Market, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 1:50 p.m. on Hickory and Lafayette for possession of cannabis.

J. Ramirez, 32, 1140 42 Ericka Clover Drive, Minooka, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 1:59 p.m. at 2510 Route 59 for retail theft.

Hnetta Edwards, 20, 53 Zsa 913 Lois Place, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 4:28 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft.

Matthew J. Fugate, 24, 339 N. Center, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 1:50 p.m. at the residence for two counts of domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

Virginia Salazar, 50, 2028 Whitmore Drive, Romeoville, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 4:14 p.m. at 3128 Voyager for retail theft. Cesar Rveda-Ramirez, 33, 423 Chase Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Henderson for aggravated DUI.

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on Sept. 3 at 9:30 p.m. at the residence for criminal damage to property.

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Gerardo Gutierrez Jr., 19, at 105 S. Midland Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 8:36 p.m. at 210 N. Eastern for criminal trespass to real property.

Nicolas Zamudio, 33, 558 Liberty, Joliet, was arrested

N. Edge, 20, 1005 54 Jolelyn Lois, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 4:28 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft. Jason R. Peterson, 36, homeless, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 8:59 p.m. at 453 E. Cass for battery.

Melvin D. Sanders, 19, 1724 Wentworth, Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 9:22 p.m. at 363 N. Broadway for criminal trespass to real property.

Joshua H. Thompson, 24, 210 N. Eastern, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 9:38 p.m. on Eastern and Webster for domestic battery, resisting/ obstructing a police officer and aggravated assault.

C. Garcia, 20, 207 58 David McRoberts, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 10:06 p.m. at 1006 Rhetta for resisting/ obstructing a police officer.

Lawanda A. AlexanderMeeks, 59, 8425 S. Honore, Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 12:57 a.m. at 1404 Taylor for domestic battery.

Anthony B. Wright, 31, 515 S. Des Plaines, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 4 at 2:04 a.m. on Elizabeth and Moran for possession of controlled substance and resisting/ obstructing a police officer.

Jorge L. Elizalde, 56, 515 Elmwood, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 5 at 8:07 p.m. on Miles and Florence for violation of order of protection.

Demetrius L. Moffett, 23, 619 Elmwood, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 5 at 8:38 p.m. on Woodruff and Draper for aggravated assault, possession of firearm by street gang member, defacing the identification mark of a firearm, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and resisting/obstructing a police officer.

Shain J. Katro, 30, 2021 Greengold, Crest Hill, was arrested on Sept. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the residence for retail theft.

James Q. Sims, 57, 205 Iowa, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 5 at 2:50 a.m. at 151 N. Joliet for criminal trespass to property.

Aletto S. Barton Jr., 22, 411 Grant, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 5 at 3:01 p.m. at 334 Water for criminal trespass to state supported land.

Courtney L. Jones, 34, 1302 Ashford,Joliet,was arrested on Sept. 5 at 9:20 p.m. at 1850 McDonough for possession of controlled substance.

Bryant B. Hagger, 48, 111 N. Reed, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 5 at 12:48 a.m. at 300 S. Des Plaines for resisting/ obstructing a police officer.

Sherman I. Adkins, 25, 124 Illinois, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 5 at 11:42 p.m. at 416 S. Joliet for resisting/obstructing a police officer.

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Schools

BMO Harris donates downtown building to USF Representatives from BMO Harris Bank, Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante and members of the University of St. Francis community joined local officials Friday for a ceremony commemorating the donation of the Mode Theatre building to the university for expansion of its educational programs. “By collaborating with the city of Joliet and the University of St. Francis, we will be able to jumpstart an important economic development project to help spur growth in downtown Joliet,” said Chris McComish, executive vice president, Retail Banking, BMO Harris Bank. “With our donation we hope future students will have greater opportunities to enrich their lives in an economically thriving community.” USF President Michael J.

Vinciguerra said the building donation enhances the university’s downtown presence. “We appreciate that both the city of Joliet and BMO Harris Bank recognize the importance of having Joliet’s university grow its downtown activities,” he said. “BMO Harris Bank has shown particular acumen in pursuing this collaboration, which contributes to the downtown revitalization as well as to higher education programming.” City of Joliet officials worked closely with the bank and university to ensure use of the Mode building will be synergistic with plans for the downtown, said Vinciguerra. These plans include a $55 million transportation center to be achieved by federal, state

and city investment; a $1 million downtown plaza on which the Mode will sit; and the Joliet Junior College building construction to house its culinary arts program. Plans for the Mode will maximize collaborative opportunities and enhance the university’s other investments in downtown, providing access to new student populations, said Vinciguerra. USF located its Art & Design Department in renovated Rialto Square Theatre space in 2009 and will soon open an art gallery in the building. The city helped finance Rialto renovations that included the Art & Design educational space. The galley renovation is funded in part by a $50,000 grant from the Will County Board. The university also uses Silver Cross Field as its home field

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BMO Harris Bank has donated the former Mode Theatre building to the University of St. Francis (USF), which will expand its downtown operations. Pictured at Friday’s commemoration ceremony are (left to right) Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante; Chris McComish, executive vice president Retail Banking, BMO Harris Bank; USF President Michael J. Vinciguerra; and Bob Johnson, president, BMO Harris Bank Joliet Market.

for the Fighting Saints baseball team. The Mode building is a former 18,000-square-foot movie theater, built in 1908. It housed a 750-seat movie theater that operated until the mid-1980s when it was converted into multi-tenant office space. The BMO Harris Bank obtained title to the building in 2009. The university plans to renovate the building in phases to potentially house such university programs as transportation and logistics,

entrepreneurship, hospitality management, criminal and social justice. Plans for use, however, are not finalized, Vinciguerra said. “Natural synergies exist for many of our programs to be located in the downtown,” he said.“We will closely study how to best tie our programming to the needs and opportunities of the community. Locating additional programming in downtown Joliet further manifests USF’s identity as a Catholic, Franciscan university in an urban setting.”

Calendar ONGOING Bingo at St. Mary Nativity Catholic School. Every Friday at 7 p.m. in the school gym. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Pull tabs go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and cards at 6 p.m. First game starts at 7 p.m.All are most welcome to come and play. Serenity on SundayAl-Anon/ Adult Child of Alcoholics Women’s Group. Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 25050 W. Eames Street, Channahon. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. There are no fees or dues. Each group is self-supporting with voluntary contributions. As a mutual helping group, there is no other affiliation. Feel free to visit www.niafg.org for more information or to leave a message on the Al-Anon line at 815-7739623. 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. 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. 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.

SEPTEMBER 12 Come Try Hockey Free Day. 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. at Inwood Ice Arena in Joliet. Be coached by the head coach of the University of DePaul’s men’s ice hockey team Jerry Fronek. If you are between the ages of 4 to 9 and always wanted to try out youth hockey, then here is your chance. Visit www.jaguarhockeyclub.com for more information.

SEPTEMBER 13 Rooftop Summer Music Series. 6:45 p.m. at Joliet Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St. The Rooftop Summer Music Series. Live Music on the Museum’s Outdoor Rooftop

Terrace. September 13th, 2012 featuring Nova Soul Quartet. Register for shows at www. jolietmuseum.org or call 815-7235201 ext 222. Meet The Candidates. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jacob Henry Mansion’s Victorian Ballroom, 15 S. Richards St., Joliet. No charge to attend, but reservations are required. Visit www.willcountyced.com/events to reserve your spot.

SEPTEMBER 14 Downtown Joliet Farmer’s Market. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chicago Street and Van Buren Plaza. The Downtown Farmers Market is held each Friday during the summer and features a variety of vendors including fresh fruit and produce, Avon, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, soaps, bakery, cookies, breads, pizza, hummus/ olives, art work, purses, jewelry, fresh flowers and plants, wall hangings and much more! Race Fan Rally - NASCAR Event. 4 to 10 p.m. on Chicago Street in Downtown Joliet. Race Fan Rally is the Kickoff event to the NASCAR weekend each year. This event features famous NASCAR drivers, race cars, many exhibitors, mostly car related, great live entertainment, a special Kids area with a DJ, a great variety of food offerings by our downtown food vendors, beer tents. Prizes, raffles, fireworks display. About 25,000 attend. Families and Children invited.

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 Forever Young Senior Walk. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Inwood Park, 3000 W. Jefferson. Join us at Inwood Park for a vendor fair and a variety of activities promoting health, wellness, and quality of life for seniors. Must be 55 years and older.

SEPTEMBER 15 Slovenian Grape Harvest Festival Dance. 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Park Hall, Raynor and Theodore Streets in Joliet. The Slovenian Union of America Branch 20 is hosting the vent. Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets available at the door only. Cash bar and refreshments will be available. Our 2012 Grape Festival Honorary Mayor is a very popular and multi-talented musician from Wisconsin, Steve Meisner, and we are delighted to have the Steve Meisner Band as our musical  entertainment. Come and enjoy a fun filled Saturday afternoon, and see the parade of  accordions and button boxes. Don’t miss this traditional Slovenian event. For further information, please call Jo at 815 723-2777 or Jonita at 815 727-1926. 2nd Annual Rotary Tug-Of-War. Noon at SOS Children’s Village, 17545

Village Lane, Lockport during Family Fest. This is an oldfashioned match competition with categories for men and women, adults and youth. Tug-Of-War will be bracketed match competitions between teams of eight pullers and one non-pulling coach (optional). The winner of each match will be decided by the best of three pulls. To register a team or become a sponsor, please call 815-838-4068. St. Patrick’s Church Annual Parish Picnic. At 4:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 71- W. Main St., Joliet. Bill Strahanoski and the Polka gang continue the music into the evening, as we enjoy barbeque foods from various cultures. For more information, please contact the parish office at 815-727-4746.

SEPTEMBER 19 St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church Bible Study Class. 7 p.m. a St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church, 702 N. Broadway, Joliet. This adult education Bible study class will be on Wednesday. The first topic will be the Infancy Narratives. If you are interested in participating in these sessions please contact the parish off at 815-726-4031.

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1 Sound from a tree 6 Range between soprano and tenor 10 Cpls.’ underlings 14 Flamboyant evangelist __ Semple McPherson 15 Boston Bruins or Chicago Bears, e.g. 16 Inter __: among others 17 Baseball’s Nolan and actress Meg 18 Bath towel word 19 Natasha’s no 20 *Resolve once and for all 22 Many an October baby, astrologically 23 A __ alfa 24 Nairobi native 25 Satirical Mort 28 Arrive after a tough trip 31 Schoolroom group 33 Travelers’ lodgings 34 Hypotheticals 37 PC key 38 *Savings for later in life 41 Miracle-__:

garden brand 42 B’way setting 43 Slender woodwind 44 Reacted to fireworks 46 The Beatles’ George 50 Salt Lake City college team, aptly 51 “Happy I can oblige” 53 Cop’s route 55 Lassos 56 Lyric in a Porter song that ends “Let’s fall in love,” and a hint to the starts of the starred answers (and 1-Across) 61 “__ well that ends ...” 62 Rani’s garment 63 Cease-fire 64 Coagulate, as blood 65 Treaer’s words 66 Levels, as a building 67 Italian noble family 68 Fava or lima 69 Illegally off-base GIs

Down 1 Poet Sandburg 2 Breezy greeting 3 “__ be wrong, but ...” 4 Avis offerings 5 Cuban cash 6 Zeus’ daughter 7 Popular jeans 8 Small fruit pie 9 Mantric syllables 10 Italian sandwich 11 *Like unreliable short-term businesses 12 Olds Cutlass model 13 The devil 21 Canyon edge 22 “Come on, we’re late” 24 Goal in checkers 25 Read, as a bar code 26 Treaty partner 27 *Do some scheming 29 Flying toys 30 U-turn from WSW 32 Stable sounds 35 Available for a date 36 Puts in a lawn the fast way 39 River of Spain

40 “... or __ thought” 45 Beat in a Western showdown 47 “__ Fideles”: carol 48 Conan of “Conan” 49 Simpsons neighbor Flanders 51 Pre-meal blessing 52 Lounges around 54 Stars, in Latin 56 Undoing 57 Cookbook writer Rombauer 58 Greek liqueur 59 Its cap. is Reykjavik 60 Tracy’s Trueheart 62 Cry out loud TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Even though it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it isn’t always a duck. The best way to combat gullibility is by being at peace with the world and accepting facts. Putter around the house and make necessary repairs in the week ahead.

“Love” is the best fourletter word. Be sure to spell things out in careful detail to prevent misunderstandings in the upcoming week. Indulge an appetite for the best things in life; have a fabulous dinner.

Teamwork can overcome ongoing obstacles. If you have a business project to get off the ground, just ask for help and it will be finished that much faster. Keep your credit card in your pocket this week.

Sleep on it. Although your creative brain is working overtime, provocative ideas need more polishing before being put into play in the week ahead. Get advice before you start new enterprises or make proposals.

Give loved ones the accolades they deserve. Your compliments will have others responding in kind - and you’ll receive encouragement, too. Tap into a river of boundless power and energy in the week ahead.

You know which side of your bread is buttered. Spread happiness like butter wherever you go this week. Be firm about honoring your commitments, even if others aren’t forthcoming about theirs.

You may be surprised by the results if you simply trust that the universe will watch over you. In the week to come, your ambitions may be up front and take center stage but romance lurks in the wings.

More balls won’t improve your juggling act. In the week ahead, you might have a tendency to be an overachiever. Loved ones will be willing to accept an apology if briefly upset by your actions.

Time will tell. Be patient about crossed signals during the week to come. Don’t agonize about resolving a brief disagreement; everything will work out if you give it enough time to blow over.

You may have a compelling urge to travel or to begin a creative endeavor. You may feel a pressing need to act on your inspirations in the upcoming week. Enjoy hobbies, but don’t make drastic changes.

Mark your place; it is OK to be a stick in the mud. People can use you position as a guidepost in the week to come. Do your very best and you will find that nobody can criticize a job well done.

Share your interests and loves with family members. Use a delicate touch when explaining your ideas and views. Avoid signing contracts during the first half of the week when all facts are not presented.

SUDOKU

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • JUMPY • SANDY • BELIEF • RADIUM

Answer:

When the handsome dude got married, he ended up -- SUBDUED

Health & Fitness

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Advances in treatments for Multiple Sclerosis After watching Ann Romney’s speech at the Republican Convention, I was impressed by how healthy this survivor of Breast Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis appeared on camera. Chronic illness is extremely difficult to hide. She must be doing as well as she looks. Her breast cancer is under control by all accounts, but what about her Multiple Sclerosis? Isn’t MS a chronic devastating disease? To be sure, there are still those unfortunate people who are profoundly affected by this disease. But for the majority of sufferers, new medical treatments have vastly improved their prospects. MS is considered an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks normal body tissues. This internal “civil war” can affect many tissues. When joints are attacked, it’s called Rheumatoid Arthritis; when blood vessels are attacked is typically called Lupus; and when brain tissue is attacked, it is called Multiple Sclerosis. The presentation for MS can affect almost any neurological function. It can affect motor nerves causing muscle weakness or spasm. It can attack sensory nerves affecting vision changes, numbness, bladder control, or pain. Curiously, intelligence is not affected. The specific cause is not known. Women are affected twice as often as men. A possible infectious cause has been considered as it has a particular geographical distribution. It occurs with increasing frequency as you near the poles, and less frequently as you approach the equator. For years the only treatment had been steroids. This therapy has modest benefit, but was accompanied by significant side effects. The treatment was often worse than the disease. The next advance was Interferon. The drugs Avonex and Betaferon were introduced in the 1990’s. These biological modifiers regulate the body’s immune system to have an anti-inflammatory effect. These drugs were more effective, but the side effects were still significant. They would cause lassitude, weakness, and a protracted flu-like reaction. The most serious side effect is an unexplained, profound

depression. The last ten years have seen an explosion in new m e d i c a t i o n s . In general, they are much more effective, and have significantly fewer side effects. In fact, they can be taken for years at a time, with minor side effects, and the potential to return to normal activity. Unfortunately, they are not curative. For this reason they are considered disease-modifying therapy (DMT). They include: • Copaxone: its mechanism is not fully understood. It may act like a vaccine for white cells that mediate inflammation • Mitoxantrone: this is actually a chemotherapy drug which in smaller doses affects the same white blood cells that mediate inflammation • Tysabri: this drug’s effect on MS has been stupendous. Patients with terrible disease have frequently shown remarkable levels of recovery, and can remain so for years if they stay on therapy.

It appears to limit the ability of white cells to migrate into brain tissue where they do their damage. What’s the catch? This drug causes a condition similar to MS called PML. PML is caused by a virus that can activate from a dormant state when on long term Tysabri. This is rare. • Fingolimod: relatively new. Its place in treatment is not yet certain. Doctor’s Rx: Multiple Sclerosis no longer has the terrible prognosis of inescapable slow decline and death. Although it cannot yet be cured, with proper treatment,a normal or near normal life can be attained. If you know an MS sufferer who has given up on treatment, believing that no effective therapy exits, they maybe pleasantly surprised. They may one day wed a presidential candidate, or run for president themselves! Dr. Christopher Rose, M.D. is a physician and author based in Niles, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Rose at (847) 9653200 or www.cancercenterschicago.com

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INSIDE: Joliet Central football falls in fumble fest, page 19; Minooka volleyball beats Plainfield North to open SPC, page 21

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Hendrick all in for Chicagoland By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

With Kasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon taking the two wild card spots in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, all four drivers for Hendrick Motorsports qualified for the top 12 spots and a chance at the NASCAR championship. “I think it is great for our company and everybody who works at Hendrick Motor Sports,” Kahne said. “All the hard work they have done this year to give us four of the 12 fastest cars in the Chase, I feel really good about that.” Roush-Fenway Racing (Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth) and Michael Waltrip Racing (Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex, Jr.) each have a pair of machines in the Chase. Joe Gibbs Racing (Denny Hamlin), Stewart-Haas (Tony Stewart) and Richard Childress Racing (Kevin Harvick) all have one car in the finals.

STACHE BASH Jeff Gordon is a man of his word. The driver of the No. 24 Chevy said earlier in the season if he made the Chase he would bring back the infamous moustache he donned in his early years in the sport. Gordon said over Twitter Sunday morning after making the Chase, “So as many of u may have heard, I made a statement that if we made the Chase I wud bring back the stache. I’m a man of my word.” So, fans, look for a slightly harrier Gordon in Joliet.

OFF TRACK BET Prior to heading to Chicagoland Speedway to kick

Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR

Rick Hendrick, right, has all four of his drivers, from left, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne (not pictured) on the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch will make a friendly wager as the Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Kenseth, a native of Cambridge, Wis., is a life-long Green Bay fan who attends four to five Packers games a year. Busch, who hails from Las Vegas, Nev., but has family in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, is a die-hard Bears fan who will head up to Wisconsin to witness one of the National Football League’s most storied rivalries. Should the Bears win, Kenseth will have to wear a Chicago Bears jersey to Sunday’s drivers meeting. Should the Packers emerge victorious, Busch will be sporting the green and gold before the start of the GEICO 400.

Unsurprisingly, Busch is not lacking confidence heading into the Week 2 matchup. “This is a no-brainer. Cutler to Marshall to start it, Urlacher and Peppers to finish it,” said Busch, driver of the No. 51 for Phoenix Racing. “A 2-0 start to the season for the Bears will be great, but seeing Kenseth in navy and orange will definitely be an added bonus.” For his part, Kenseth isn’t too worried about the matchup. “Everyone in Chicago is excited right now, but Green Bay is going to bring them right back down to earth,” said Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 for Roush Fenway Racing. “I think Aaron Rodgers will do Kurt a favor and get this one over by halftime just so we can have a little extra sleep before we head to Chicagoland Speedway to go racing.”

TWICE AS NICE While Luke Bryan is getting all the headlines for performing prior to the Geico 400, there will be a million dollar act Saturday as well. Million Dollar Quartet will make its second appearance of the season at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, Sept.15, at as part of the Dollar General 300 Powered by Coca-Cola pre-race activities.After delivering a rousing performance at the Speedway in July, the Quartet will return to deliver another rendition of the National Anthem as well as a prerace concert in Champions Park. Million Dollar Quartet is a Tonynominated musical inspired by the famed and impromptu 1956 recording session in Memphis, Tenn., that brought together legendary rock ‘n’ roll icons

Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.

SPONSOR ANYONE? Despite winning the 2011 NASCAR title and the sitting in third in the 2012 Chase, Tony Stewart will be looking for a coprimary sponsor after it was announced Office Depot won’t be returning in 2013. While Mobil 1 is set to return as a primary backer for about half the races next year, Stewart will have to find someone to pick up the rest of the tab for his No. 14 car. It is the second sponsor to leave Stewart-Haas this year, as the U.S. Army announced earlier this season, it is also leaving NASCAR and the No. 39 machine driven by Ryan Newman. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Sports

CHASE Continued from page 1 “We are looking forward to Chicagoland and hopefully get a good start to this,” he said. “We have never won a championship and we are going out there trying to win our first.” Hamlin is followed in the new point standings by Jimmie Johnson, one of the HMS drivers, who had won five straight NASCAR titles prior to last season. He is looking to get bact to the top of the sport. I feel good about it,” Johnson said. “The last couple weeks, we haven’t had the best performances, but the 10 tracks in the Chase are really good for this 48 team. I have won a lot of races on eight of those 10 tracks.” Last year’s winner in Joliet and winner of the Sprint Cup, Tony Stewart sits in the third seed. “After last year, we realize next week is the start of the second part of the season for us,” Stewart said. Stewart came in last year seeded toward the bottom, but

KENSETH Continued from page 2 here and I am excited to work with Denny and Kyle,” Kenseth said. “They are both winners at the top of their game and it makes you work harder to run like those guys. These guys here are always in positions to win championships. In my life, things have happened and have not happened for a reason. I know without a doubt at all, this is the right place for me to go next year. I spent 15 years with Roush in a really competitive situation and now I am looking forward to going to the next chapter in my career.” However, Kenseth says is not looking to that next chapter until his contract expires. Until then, he said he is focused on winning. “We still have 11 races to go and I feel like we are competitive,” Kenseth said. “This (decision) is about 2013 and beyond. I am 100 percent committed to Roush and getting the 17 car to run and win races and compete for a championship. I am there until the first of the year and then we will make the transition.” Kenseth had been a member of RFR since his rookie season and

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The 12 drivers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup start the playoffs Sunday in Joliet.

won four of the 10 Chase races to earn the title over Carl Edwards who failed to make the cut this season. Lost in the excitement of the Chase Saturday night was the race win by Clint Bowyer, who is one of two drivers (Greg Biffle) six points behind Hamlin entering the Chase. It was Bowyer’s second win of the season. In his sixth year as a Cup driver, this marks the fourth time

Boyer has made the Chase. His best finish is third, and he says as long as he is in it, winning sounds pretty good. “It would be pretty big,”Bowyer said.“It would be a helluva lot of fun. Jimmie seems like he has a blast doing it. I promise you, I can throw a better party than him. I might not survive it, but it would be big.” Matt Kenseth, who just last week announced he would join

is not worried that the business decision he made will impact his relationship with Jack Roush. “I’m sure Jack is probably disappointed, but we will work through that,” Kenseth said. “We have had a great relationship for 14 or 15 years, so I don’t think it will change. I think we will get through this and continue to be great friends.” As for the trickledown effect of Kenseth’s decision,RFR promoted 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series

champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to the No. 17 car to fill Kenseth’s ride. “Ricky probably loves me right now,” Kenseth said. As for Logano, Gibbs was trying to work out a fourth team and keep him. However, when AJ Allmendinger was suspended for drug use, that ride opened and Logano signed with Penske racing to drive the No. 22 car next season. mark@buglenewspapers.com

Hamlin and Busch at JGR next season, is nine points back along with fan favorite Dale Earnhardt, Jr. “I think the team is in great shape,” Kenseth said.“I can’t wait to go to Chicago and race there. We know we need some wins to have a chance at this thing, so hopefully we can have a chance there.” There is no driver in the sport that fans would like to see win

more than Earnhardt. “I feel like we have a good shot at it,” he said.“We have been consistent all year long. I feel that it will take a couple wins to win a championship. We have run well everywhere and look forward to getting things kicked off.” Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex, Jr. round out the Chase, which kicks off Sunday at Chicagoland at 1 p.m. in Joliet.

Sports Point totals reset at beginning of Chase PICK VS. PROS Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff Total Pts.: 2016 Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum Total Pts: 2012 Readers Mike Hewlett, Joliet

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Matt Kenseth THIS WEEK’S PICK: Kasey Kahne THIS WEEK’S PICK: Jeff Gordon

Total Pts: 2008 Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway Total Pts: 2004 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff Total Pts: 2000

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Tony Stewart

Driver

1. Denny Hamlin

Pts.

Diff.

2012

2. Jimmie Johnson 2009

-3

3. Tony Stewart

2009

-3

4. Brad Keselowski 2009

-3

5. Greg Biffle

2006

-6

6. Clint Bowyer

2006

-6

7. D. Earnhardt Jr. 2003

-9

8. Matt Kenseth

2003

-9

9. Kevin Harvick 2003

-12

10. Martin Truex Jr. 2000

-12

11. Kasey Kahne

2000

-12

12. Jeff Gordon

2000

-12

Totals through 26 races

NATIONWIDE SERIES

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Carl Edwards

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.

Driver

Pts.

Diff.

936

2. R. Stenhouse, Jr. 935

-1

3. Austin Dillon

906

-30

4. Sam Hornish, Jr. 886

-50

5. Justin Allgaier

-95

1. Elliot Sadler

841

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Steelmen, Raiders fumble way into record books By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Joliet Central and Bolingbrook were each able to get themselves in the Illinois High School Association record books, not once, but twice Saturday. The Steelmen (0-3) reached the book on the positive side by recovering six lost fumbles by Bolingbrook, the fourth best in state history. However, Joliet Central helped the Raiders one up them, as Bolingbrook recovered nine lost fumbles, eight on defense one on a muffed kick-off return. That number is good to stand all alone in second place all time in recoveries in a game. The record is 10 set by Downers Grove against West Aurora in 1922. Bolingbrook (3-0) added an interception and a recovered kickoff to have 11 takeaways total in the game. Neither coach, however, was overly concerned about the turnovers in 54-6 win by Bolingbrook. The majority of Bolingbrook’s miscues were by their nonstarters, who were in early with the game past the 40-point running clock mark in by halftime. “We had two JV games canceled and haven’t played one yet, so that was the first real work for some of our twos and threes,” said Raiders coach John Ivlow. “Had we played a few JV games, I’m sure they would have looked just as good as the rest of them.” Central coach Brett Boyter knows the Steelmen were just trying to fight for every yard they could get and can fix the problem if they learn when to fight. “We try and rush a lot and we have to be quick and not be in a hurry,” Boyter said. “It’s about knowing when you need to get the extra yard and I’m down, they got me, secure the football and go down. And some of it is carrying the ball. If there is a drill out there to eliminate that in a week, someone please call me.” The Raiders jumped out fast,

when quarterback Aaron Bailey hit Chandler Piekarski for a deep strike to open the game and then connected with him in the flat for a score two plays later. “We have made an effort to start throwing more,” Piekarski said. “We all want the ball more, sure, but we are a family and we are going to do what is best for the team and the school. They do the best to try and get me the ball and they try and find me when I’m open.” The Raiders scored five times

on their first 23 plays of the game as five different running backs (John Howard, Omar Stover, John Hall, Jaden Huff and Arrien Richardson) all scored on the ground. Bailey was 4-of-6 passes for 82 yards, three passes for 68 yards to Piekarski. Stover paced the team with 75 yards rushing and two scores, while Bailey also rushed for 51 and Howard had 50. Aside from recovering 11 turnovers, the Raider defense scored twice, as Emile Wisdom

recovered a fumble forced by Julian Huff in the end zone and Nana Appah returned another fumble 36 yards for the game’s final score. Central tallied less than 100 yards of total offense, but more than half of their yards came on a fourth quarter, 48-yard TD pass from Carlos Curry to Romello Clark. Bolingbrook faces Joliet West (1-2) next Saturday, while Central travels to Lockport (0-3) Friday night. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Who to watch: Aaron Bailey QB (Bolingbrook) Korey Rogers RB (Joliet West)

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Sports

Ivlow, Isaac carry Hilltoppers in win Joliet Catholic running back Ty Isaac was not going to play Friday night at St. Viator unless the Hilltoppers needed him. And, part way through the second quarter, they did. Isaac ran for 94 yards and a pair of scores in Joliet Catholic’s 33-20 win over St. Viator. Fullback Mike Ivlow scored three touchdowns, while Zack Jackovich finished the night with three interceptions for Joliet Catholic (2-1, 1-0). • After holding close early in the game, Lockport lost 35-0 to Lincoln-Way East. Lockport (0-3, 0-1) managed only 120 total yards in the game. Lockport quarterback Ryan Dalton finished 3-of-13 passing for 19 yards and an interception. • After a pair of tough nonconference losses to Morris and Providence, Minooka opened the SPC season with a 42-0 loss to Oswego. At the end of the third quarter, Minooka’s offense posted just 18 yards and one first down. Minooka (0-3, 0-1) finds itself in a tough position, needed to run the table to ensure a playoff spot. • Joliet West fell 1-2 after a 30-3 loss to Sandberg. Anthony DiNardo and Ashton McCullough combined to go 19of-40 passing for 211 yards and two interceptions for the Tigers.

BOYS SOCCER Minooka defeated Solorio Academy 2-1 at the Bolingbrook Shootout. Sergio Reyes and Mo Esquivel scored for Minooka (43-1). • Naperville North beat Joliet Central 5-2. Luis Rodriguez and Eduardo Espinoza scored for the Steelmen (3-3).

GIRLS GOLF Lemont defeated Lockport 140-151 The Porters also fell to Sandburg 177-190. Lockport’s Kayla Garritson shot a 43 to earn the medal. • Joliet Township edged out Lincoln-Way West 209-210: Milena Singletary had a teambest 45. Lincoln-Way East defeated Joliet 201-170. • Providence (176) defeated

Joliet Catholic (184) and Nazareth (189) in the East Suburban Catholic JCA triangular meet. Joliet Catholic’s Claire O’Connor was the medalist with a 39.

GIRLS TENNIS Providence Catholic 4-1

defeated

Joliet

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Lockport defeated Morris 25-16, 25-18. Katie Tabisz (11 assists, 4 kills), Kayla Pfeiffer (10 assists, 4 kills), Aubrey Ficek (7 kills), Amanda MacNab (6 kills) and Katie Dugan (7 digs) all had good stat lines for Lockport (62). • Joliet Central defeated Thornridge 25-2, 25-9. Brittney Lange had nine aces and T’ara Austin added six kills to lead Central (9-4).

BOYS GOLF Joliet Catholic defeated Plainfield East 158-169. Medalist was Joliet Catholic’s Nick Lennon, who shot a 1-over-par 37 at the Joliet Country Club. • Joliet edged out Minooka 160-162. Medalist Isaiah Smith scored a 1-over 37 to lead Joliet

Township at Heritage Bluffs. Jason Chobar and Nick Bell each scored a 40 for Minooka.

SLAMMERS The Joliet Slammers announced that they fired field manager Bart Zeller. They also announced groundskeeper Guy Massaro was named the Frontier League’s Groundskeeper of the Year. The award was voted on by the league’s general managers, coaching staffs, and local media in all markets. “Guy is very deserving of this award,” Slammers President Bill Waliewski said. “He’s extremely hard working and has kept the field in terrific shape over the past two years. We are very proud to have him in our organization.”

COLLEGE Former Joliet Catholic Academy running back Josh Ferguson had carrier highs in carries, yards, receptions and receiving yards Saturday night in Illinois 35-14 loss at Arizona State. Ferguson had 14 carries for a team-high 114 yards with a long run of 51 yards. He caught three passes for 17 yards. In addition to his offensive

yardage, Ferguson returned five kick offs for 85 yards.

NFL Joliet Catholic Academy graduate Coby Fleener had six

catches for 82 yards with a long reception of 24 yards in his NFL debut against the Bears Sunday. • Joliet Junior College product Kelvin Hayden had six tackles and a fumble recovery for the Bears in Sunday’s win.

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Indians beat Plainfield North in SPC opener By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Minooka looked impressive in its defense of its Southwest Prairie Conference title. The Indians opened the conference season on the road against perennial contender Plainfield North and beat the Tigers handily, 25-10, 25-13. “You never know the first conference game out, what it is going to look like,” Minooka coach Chris Hoelscher said. “We came out and took charge right away. We had a lot of aces and we have struggled scoring with our serves. I was happy we were able to do that today.” “I think everyone played pretty consistently,” Minooka libero Kasey Schumacher said. “Everyone really focused at the line and what zone they needed to hit. We all kept our energy up.” After breezing through the first set, North was able to put a couple runs together and cut Minooka’s lead to 13-11 in the second set, but seven straight

service points from Natalie Yard put the match away. “Our magic number is three,” Hoelscher said. “We never want to get up more than three points in a row.We had a couple hiccups in there in the second set, but for the most part if we lost the ball, we got a side out and got it back.” Skyler Day finished the night with six kills and five digs, Schumacher totaled six digs, Kelli Holstine had seven assists and Yard added 10 service points. “Everyone did their part,” Yard said. “The focus was the main thing. Everyone stayed positive and confident.” Overall the Indians have gotten off to a solid start to the season, despite a three-set loss to Plainfield East in their second SPC game. “We are (5-4),” Hoelscher said. “It started off tough. We lost to Neuqua in a three-set match. We played a lot better against JCA, but lost in two sets. We just came back from Edwardsville, which was a new tournament

for us, and went 4-1 there and took third place. And then we started off conference play with a win.” Those tough opponents should help Minooka, especially if it gets back into sectional play as it has had to face the southern Illinois schools in recent years. “Playing an easy school to get a win doesn’t make you better,” Hoelscher stated. “You have to play the best to get better. We went down to see those teams we normally wouldn’t see (except for sectionals). There’s nothing like playing a team to really get a feel for what they are like.” Even without start Division I recruit Stacy Perinar this year, the Indians are still a team to be reckoned with. “By having those girls in the program, the girls are able to see what that looks like,” Hoelscher said. “It gives them a goal of someday being that kid. We were lucky that Stacy Perinar was just a great kid and she made everyone in the

program feel important.” A big part of the success this year will be from a balanced attack, led by Division I recruit Schumacher. “Every position is pretty equal,” Schumacher said. “We are all good.”

“It is a team effort this year,” Yard added. “Last year we had one person stand out above everybody, but this year everyone is chipping in to do their part and it is working out.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Quick start propels Plainfield North to win By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter Online @ buglenewspapers.com Video

After two possessions Plainfield North held a 14-0 lead on Plainfield South and its two scoring drives couldn’t have been any different. The first was a 77-yard touchdown run by Jay Roberts on the first play from scrimmage. “It felt great,” Roberts said. “The offensive line made a huge hole. Everything about that play was perfect.” After forcing a three-and-out, the Tigers then marched the ball downfield. Seventeen plays and two fourth down conversions later,Trent Cavin plowed in from a yard out, capping the 71-play drive. “It’s huge coming out to a fast start,” North quarterback Kurt Palandech said. “Offensively we came out and scored right away and got us momentum. Then the defense gave the ball right back to us.” That helped fuel the Tigers (2-1 overall, 1-0 in Southwest Prairie Conference) to a 35-19 win over the Cougars (1-2, 0-1) Friday at North. “That’s pretty good stuff, for sure,” North coach Tim Kane said. “I thought our kids came out ready to play. It was nice to be able to keep the ball away from them, too.” “They got off to a real good start,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “That set the tone for the game. We had ourselves in position to make a run, but we had to finish some drives.” South battled back from the early deficit and got a 24-

yard field goal from Matthew Imburgia. North appeared to get a 71-yard touchdown run from Palandech, but the play was called back.That led to a bad snap on the ensuing punt and South had it first and goal from the North 1-yard line. Ricky Luna plowed in from there to make it 14-9. With all the momentum to the Cougars, North responded with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Palendech to Brett Fox to take a 21-9 lead at the half. Palendech broke the game open in the third quarter with a 22-yard touchdown run to make it 28-9. Jonathan Kosirog returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, but it was called back due to penalty and they ended up not scoring. That was the story of the second half for the Cougars, who outgained the Tigers 178117 in the second half after being outgained 249-87 in the first half. “We have to finish,”Bublitz said. “Not finishing is the difference. We battled back and were in great position. I’m very proud of our guys (for battling back).” South added a 31-yard field goal from Imburgia and a 31yard touchdown pass from Luna to Mike Valentine. Jay Roberts had a 35-yard scamper for the Tigers to finish their scoring. Roberts finished with 184 yards on 26 carries, while Palandech added 74 yards on 11 totes. Kosirog carried 13 times for 89 yards for the Cougars and Joshua Harris ran for 59 yards on four attempts. staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Brett Fox (left) scored a touchdown for Plainfield North in its 35-19 win over Plainfield South Friday.

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Christian Lopez Maine East

Jay Roberts, Plainfield North 26 carries, 184 yards, 2 TDs

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Jack Beneventi, Benet 24-37, 329 yards, 2 TD

Ricky Luna Plainfield S.

Mike McGivern, Niles West 17-21, 195 yards, 2 TD

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When dumbing it down is smart Q. I work with a very smart guy who seems to make everything complicated. We often have to explain projects to customers. How do I get him to dumb it down, so we don’t lose projects, without insulting him? A. If you don’t want to insult your bright colleague, then realize smart people often don’t realize that half the population doesn’t think the way they do. Many very smart people don’t realize two facts about communicating at work: 1) When talking to someone less intellectually capable than you, give lots of information to have them understand what you understood in two sentences. Don’t express irritation about this. 2) Realize no one at work will admit when they don’t understand you. Albert Einstein (reportedly a fairly smart guy) once said, “If you can’t explain it to a 6year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.” Einstein makes an excellent point that understanding a concept may

not be hard. Explaining that same concept to anyone else can be daunting. Many of my very smart clients have spent long careers being offended that so many people ignored their good ideas. When I pointed out that most of their coworkers had no idea what they were talking about, my clients were shocked.They have never considered other people didn’t understand their ideas. Before your next important client meeting, meet privately with your coworker. Let him know that you admire his quick intellect. Let him know that you’ve noticed the clients don’t seem to be as quick witted as he is. Tell him you want to give clients information an elementary student would track, and then brainstorm together. Realize that your coworker probably has no clue that your

clients feel dumb around him. Once he sees he is talking over the heads of your clients, he’ll be motivated to simplify and expand what he says. Just because your coworker is a bright guy doesn’t mean he is insightful about human beings. We are usually so worried about our own inadequacies that we may not notice the vulnerability of others at work. Most clients would rather lose your help than lose face by admitting they can’t understand what you are saying. In the next meeting, your clients won’t have to pick between losing face and losing your help.You’ll get the projects, your colleague will get a clue, and your clients will get your expertise!

The last word(s) Q. Is there a way to know when your career has hit a dead end? A. Yes, when you can’t make a door in the wall you keep hitting.

(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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overcome ongoing obstacles. If you have a business project to get off the ground, just ask for help and it will be finished that much faster. Keep your credit card in your pocket this week.

your creative brain is working overtime, provocative ideas need more polishing before being put into play in the week ahead. Get advice before you start new enterprises or make proposals.

You know which side of your bread is buttered. Spread happiness like butter wherever you go this week. Be firm about honoring your commitments, even if others aren’t forthcoming about theirs.

More balls won’t improve your juggling act. In the week ahead, you might have a tendency to be an overachiever. Loved ones will be willing to accept an apology if briefly upset by your actions.

Time will tell. Be patient about crossed signals during the week to come. Don’t agonize about resolving a brief disagreement; everything will work out if you give it enough time to blow over.

Mark your place; it is OK to be a stick in the mud. People can use you position as a guidepost in the week to come. Do your very best and you will find that nobody can criticize a job well done.

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Down garden brand 42 B’way setting 43 Slender woodwind 44 Reacted to fireworks 46 The Beatles’ George 50 Salt Lake City college team, aptly 51 “Happy I can oblige” 53 Cop’s route 55 Lassos 56 Lyric in a Porter song that ends “Let’s fall in love,” and a hint to the starts of the starred answers (and 1-Across) 61 “__ well that ends ...” 62 Rani’s garment 63 Cease-fire 64 Coagulate, as blood 65 Treaer’s words 66 Levels, as a building 67 Italian noble family 68 Fava or lima 69 Illegally off-base GIs

1 Poet Sandburg 2 Breezy greeting 3 “__ be wrong, but ...” 4 Avis offerings 5 Cuban cash 6 Zeus’ daughter 7 Popular jeans 8 Small fruit pie 9 Mantric syllables 10 Italian sandwich 11 *Like unreliable short-term businesses 12 Olds Cutlass model 13 The devil 21 Canyon edge 22 “Come on, we’re late” 24 Goal in checkers 25 Read, as a bar code 26 Treaty partner 27 *Do some scheming 29 Flying toys 30 U-turn from WSW 32 Stable sounds 35 Available for a date 36 Puts in a lawn the fast way 39 River of Spain

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Answer:

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Bertino declines 49th district debate request from Peck By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Election season is heating up locally, as candidates begin the push toward November with campaign pleas, promises and public appearances. Across Illinois candidates, even veteran politicians are facing new audiences, as 59 freshly drawn district boundaries have candidates vying for seats to represent communities new to their jurisdiction. This makes

the “getting to know your candidate” process all the more important. In the Illinois 49th District, Candidate Garrett Peck of Plainfield is facing Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant of Shorewood. The new district covers portions of Plainfield, Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Shorewood, Crest Hill and Oswego. Peck’s challenged her to what he calls a Lincoln-Douglas style Debate, sometime in October, on neutral ground outside each of the candidate’s hometowns.

Bertino-Tarrant has reportedly declined the offer, citing an already scheduled candidate event on Sept. 20 in Romeoville, and subsequent public forums, before the November election day. Peck, a Republican, is a Plainfield business owner and member of the Village of Plainfield Board of trustees. He took the slot over three other primary contenders, including Tony Giles from Oswego; Gary Fitzgerald from Shorewood; and Brian Smith of Plainfield.

Democrat Bertino-Tarrant is the Will County Regional Superintendent of Schools. She ran unopposed in the March primary. The Lewis University Grand Haven Candidates Night begins with a casual meet-and-greet with candidates at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Sept. 20, at Lewis University in Romeoville. Then, at 7:15 p.m. at Grand Haven will host the second half of the evening, which will feature 5-minute introductions from each candidate, followed by a

questions and answer session.To date, more than 25 candidates were confirmed to attend. In addition to the Sept. 20 event in Romeoville, candidates have been invited to participate in a panel at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., along Aurora Ave. The panel is planned to include State Senate candidates in the 21st and 41st Districts as well as the 49th; along with Illinois House candidates from districts 41, 42, 81, 84, and 97.

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NASCAR picks Who will win the Geico 400? Mark: Matt Kenseth With everything finally settled and his contract signed with Joe Gibbs Racing for next year, I think Kenseth is primed to win the first race in the Chase. The winner of the Daytona 500, Kenseth has been dealing all season with where he will race in 2013. While he says it wasn’t a huge distraction, how could it not be? After having to make a decision to leave Roush Fenway after 13 years, then sign with Joe Gibbs and then to top it off have to play dumb when his move to the No. 20 car was the worst kept secret in NASCAR. Now that it’s all done, Kentseth can focus on parting ways with RFR with a Sprint Cup title. To win the race, Kenseth will have to battle with Tony Stewart, last year’s winner of both the Geico 400 and the Sprint Cup. After a crash two weeks ago, Stewart vowed to wreck Kenseth every chance he gets the rest of the year. Scott: Carl Edwards With all the struggles Edwards has had this year, it would only seem fitting for him to come up big when it doesn’t really matter for him.After fighting Tony Stewart to the finish in the chase last year, Edwards was left out of the race this year due to constant struggles. Now there is no pressure on him and while he hasn’t had the best record in Joliet, he is clearly capable of taking the checkered flag. That lack of pressure should give him an all-or-nothing mentality. While the chasers have to be careful not to fall behind early in the chase, Edwards can take chances and go for the win, knowing that a 30th place finish won’t be costly in the points race. Another option here would be Kyle Busch, who has also had a disappointing year and is not in

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Will Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (left) or Denny Hamlin be crowned NASCAR champion?

the chase. He has won here before and is always all about winning. Remember, last year I picked Stewart to win, and he did!

Who will win Chase? Mark: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. After years of trying to get back to his winning ways, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has found his way back this season. Junior might not get the win in the Geico 400 Sunday, but he will get the needed wins over the course of the 10 race playoff and

claim the title this season. Junior has dedicated himself more this season to becoming a complete driver and paying more attention to what is going on with the car off the track and working with his team more in the setup of the car each week. That added knowledge added to his raw ability to drive will win NASCAR’s favorite driver a title this year, although it won’t be easy. Earnhardt is joined by all three of his Hendrick Motor Sports

teammates and will benefit from racing his teammates, including five-time winner Jimmie Johnson, to the finish. Scott: Denny Hamlin Hamlin has been very close to winning the title in the past and is more than capable of pulling it off. He comes into the chase with a three-point lead, thanks to winning four races this year, the most by anyone. On top of that, he has won two of the past three races, so he is peaking at the right time. He also

has a good amount of success on tracks that make up the chase. The time is now for him to break through and in a wide-open chase, he has a good of a chance as anyone, especially Earnhardt Jr., who can’t even win a race! The only downfall is that Hamlin can flame out early in the chase with some bad finishes, which he has done in the past, and make me look dumb. However, I think he will deliver the goods this year and bring the title to Joe Gibbs Racing.

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