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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Vol. 5 No. 3

AWAY THEY GO! Agreement reached on Slammers, contingent on city approval

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

An agreement has been reached between Slammers owner Al Oremus and a potential investment group on the sale of the team, but that agreement is contingent on city approval.

Joliet City Manager Tom Thanas said that the sale of the team is a two-step process. First, the Slammer’s current ownership must find a prospective buyer. Second, because the city owns Silver Cross Field, that prospective buyer must be approved by city officials.

“Those two components must exist in order for a successful transaction to occur,”Thanas said.

“Al has reached an agreement with a particular investment group, but it’s contingent upon the city and the investment group reaching an agreement on a lease.”

Slammers ownership declined to comment on this story, but Thanas said the city will make a decision on the potential buyer within 30 days.

See SLAMMERS, page 2

“Those two components must exist in order for a successful transaction to occur,” Tom Thanas, City Manager

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SLAMMERS Continued from page 1 In addition to financial statements, Thanas said the city will look at the background of the investors before making a decision.

“What we’re looking at number one is a group that has the financial ability to step in and operate a minor league baseball team and manage Silver Cross Field,” Thanas said. “That really is the primary ingredient to a successful operation.”

Councilwoman Jan Quillman said any decision on the Slammers’ future would first have to go in front of the baseball committee, where any potential buyer would be assessed and presented to the City Council.

Oremus purchased the ball club in 2010, and despite winning the 2011 Frontier League championship, low attendance has led to the decision to sell the team.Independent league baseball first came to Joliet in 2002 with the Joliet JackHammers. For the first six years of their operation, the team experienced significant financial success, averaging over 4,000 people per game.

“It was fabulous,” Quillman

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Any potential buyer of the Joliet Slammers must reach a lease agreement with the city for Silver Cross Field

said.“The park was packed every night, and opening day you could barely get a ticket. Baseball here in Joliet was exciting, and it went on and on.”

Quillman, who has been on the City Council since 2005, said the success was steady until the economy took a downturn around 2009. Ultimately financial problems forced the sale of the

team in 2010 and it was rebranded as the Joliet Slammers.

However, ownership experienced a similar situation, as attendance declined to half of the high-water mark reached under the JackHammers years. For that reason, the city is looking for someone who can sustain a year or two of negative profits.

“Everyone I’ve spoken with,

I’ve told that they won’t come in year one and make money,” Thanas said. “They will have to subsidize that operation. That’s why we’re looking very closely at the financials of the business prospects, to make sure that we have someone who can handle the first couple years.” jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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Candidates on hand to meet voters

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

In what promises to be one of the largest showings of November candidates thus far, three local groups are partnering to host a Candidate’s Night this Thursday, as those vying for political office take the stage, meet voters and argue the merits of their candidacy.

In a joint effort between Lewis University, the Grand Haven senior community, and the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce, Candidate’s Night will offer two forums and two locations in a single evening.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Lewis University with more than 20 candidates available for an informal, meet-andgreet with voters. According to organizers, candidates will be on hand until approximately 7 p.m. meeting with local community members students, faculty, and local constituents.

The venue will then switch to the Grand Haven community,1500 W. Renwick Road in Romeoville, At 7:15 p.m., candidates will take to the stage, each having approximately five minutes to

address the crowd, followed by a brief period of time for questions and answers.

The sponsors of the group were targeting local candidates from all Will County-wide offices up for election in 2012 (CEO, State’s Attorney, Circuit Court Clerk, Coroner, Auditor, Recorder of Deeds); Will County Board (Districts 3, 7, 9, and 13); Illinois State Senate (Districts 43 and 49); Illinois State House (Districts 85, 86, and 98); U.S. Congress (Districts 3 and 11); and representatives from each of the U.S. Presidential campaigns also were invited.

As of press time, the following candidates were scheduled to attend. (* = incumbent): Walter Adamic (D)* -- Will County Board, 9th District Ryan Alm (R) -- Illinois State House, 86th District Stephen J. Balich (R) -- Will County Board, 7th District Mark Batinick (R) -- Will County Auditor Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D) -Illinois State Senate, 49th District Judy Biggert Campaign (R)* --

U.S. Congress, 11th District Duffy Blackburn (D)* -- Will County Auditor Dave Carlson (R) -- Will County State’s Attorney Marlene Carlson (R) -- Will County Circuit Court Clerk Liz Collins (R) -- Will County Board, 13th District Steve Engel (R) -- Will County Board, 3rd District Mark Ferry (D) -- Will County Board, 13th District Mike Fricilone (R) -- Will County Board, 7th District Jim Glasgow (D)* -- Will County State’s Attorney Richard Grabowski (R) -- U.S. Congress, 3rd District Sandra Johnson (R) -- Illinois State Senate, 43rd District Bob Kalnicky (R) -- Illinois State House, 98th District Tim Kraulidis (R) -- Will County Board, 13th District Dan Lipinski Campaign (D)* -U.S. Congress, 3rd District Charles Lyons (R) -- Will County Coroner Natalie Manley (D) -- Illinois State House, 98th District Pam McGuire (D)* -- Will County Circuit Court Clerk Laurie McPhillips-Weglarz (R)

Will County voter information 2012 Sept. 27: First day to apply for absentee ballot (mail or inperson) Oct. 10: First day to apply for absentee ballot if voter moved within 30 days outside of his/her precinct.

Voter may apply either by mail or in person for an absentee ballot at designated absentee ballot location.

Last day to register. Last day for voter registration or transfer of registration to new address.

First day for grace period registration and voting.

First day for grace period voter registration or change of address.

Must be done in person at the office of the election authority or at designated locations. Note: Registration and voting will occur at the same time.

Oct. 22: Early voting starts First day for early voting at the office of the election authority or designated locations.

Nov. 1: Last day for absentee voting by mail.

Last day for the election authority to receive by mail an absentee application from any registered voter presently within the United States.

Nov. 3: Last day for Grace Period registration and voting. Last day of grace period voter registration or change

of address in the office of the election authority or at designated locations.

Last day for Early Voting Last day for early voting at the office of the election authority and permanent locations designated by the election authority.

Temporary early voting locations See VOTER, page 4

-- Will County Recorder of Deeds Pat O’Neil (D)* -- Will County Coroner Garrett Peck (R) -- Illinois State Senate, 49th District Jerry G. Ramirez (R) -- Will County Board, 9th District

Diane Seiler-Zigrossi (D)* -- Will County Board, 9th District Cory Singer (R) -- Will County Chief Executive Officer Karen Stukel (D)* -- Will County Recorder of Deeds Victor Zack (R) -- Will County Board, 3rd District

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Hopstring Fest to showcase roots rock

Continued from page 3 may be established by the election authority, but are not required to maintain the same voting days and hours as the election authority.

Nov. 6: Election Day. Voter must vote in person at designated location according to precinct per residence.

For designated locations, voter status, absentee ballots information and other voter information, visit www.thewillcountyclerk.com/ connect/site/ or call 815-740-4615.

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter Live music always has held a special place in the hearts of Mike and Kathy Trizna. As owners of Chicago Street Pub, they have turned that passion into a staple offering at their downtown Joliet location.

Now, the Triznas are moving beyond the four walls of their Chicago Street venue to the open air of Silver Cross Field, with hopes of sharing their love of live rock’n’roll with the

entire Joliet community.

The Hopstring Fest, an all-day craft beer and roots rock music festival, will bring together live music enthusiasts and a variety of local and nationally known bands. Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, The Steepwater Band and the Righteous Hillbillies are just a few of the performers who will take the stage Sept. 29.

“We’re doing everything we can to make sure everyone has a good time,” Trizna said. “The event is family friendly, these are all-ages shows, and there will be beanbags and a lot of other great things going on.”

In addition to a lineup of great roots rock, a number of local restaurants will be on-hand alongside the Chicago Street Pub, including, Bothwell Farms, Gji’s Sweet Shoppe, Jody’s Hot Dogs and McBrody’s.

Craft beers from Goose Island, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Two

Brothers Brewing Company and Summit Brewing also will be available.

Hopstring Fest has been a longtime in the making, but it wasn’t until last spring that that idea finally came to fruition.

After several unsuccessful attempts to find a venue, Trizna finally approached Joliet Slammers President Bill Waliewski in March. And with that meeting, Trizna found the venue he needed for Hopstring to take off.

“I explained my idea to him and he was on board within seconds,” Trizna said. “Bill said he would love to do it and thought it was a great idea.”

With only six months separating that initial conversation and the festival date,Trizna had a lot of work to do. Luckily, he and his wife had many of the pieces already in place.

“We started out with a

very small group of acoustic musicians at Chicago Street [Pub],” Trizna said. “As they got little bit bigger and started to play out, they passed along my name and the name of Chicago Street. It just got bigger and bigger, to the point where we now have national acts who are traveling through Chicago calling and asking for dates.”

That network of musicians has helped fill-in the lineup for Hopstring Fest.

Hopstring Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept.

29 at Silver Cross Field, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance online at www.hopstringfest.com or at the Slammers’ Box Office.

Fans can call the Box Office during regular business hours at 815-722-2287. If tickets are purchased the day of the festival, the price is $25 a ticket.

Three additional severe weather sirens to be installed in Joliet The Joliet Emergency Management Agency has announced that three additional severe weather sirens will be installed in Joliet this year, according to EMA Director Greg Sebben.

The locations will include the Elks Club on the Frontage Road near Jefferson Street, the Cedar Creek Park at Monte Carlo and Bridge Street, and the City of Joliet pumping station on Millsdale Road near CenterPoint Intermodal. The Joliet Emergency Management Agency is continually looking

to add sirens to areas that lack complete coverage. “Following the recent additions to the city such as Challenge Park, the Autobahn, Chicagoland Speedway, Route 66 Dragstrip, CenterPoint Intermodal, and residential subdivisions to the southern borders, the sirens will be a needed warning device for those residing and working in that area,” Sebben said.

The sirens are activated by the EMA Department, or by police and fire officials if there is a threat of tornados or severe winds producing damage where

residents will need to take cover.

Sebben reminds residents that the sirens are meant to warn those outside to take cover, and are not necessarily to be heard by those that are already indoors. Sebben also states that homeowners need to purchase a severe weather radio for their home that activates to severe weather alerts in the surrounding area - especially during the night when citizens are most vulnerable.

Sirens are activated monthly on the first Tuesday at 10:00 AM to ensure proper operation.

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Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center names new CMO Beth Hughes, President and CEO, Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, announced the appointment of Dr. David Franzblau as Chief Medical Officer of the Joliet hospital.

“Dr. Franzblau brings a wealth of experience to his new role at St. Joes, having served as Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Mercy Health Partners Northern Region, the largest region within Catholic Healthcare Partners (CHP), where he oversaw governance, clinical quality and performance improvement, operations, research and academic affairs, and graduate medical education. He played a key role in CHP being named among the 10 best health systems in the nation.”

Previous positions he held included: Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Northern Division at CHP; Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center; Medical Director of Partial Hospitalization at

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St. Charles Mercy Hospital; Medical Director of Psychiatric Programs at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

A licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Franzblau completed his medical degree at Michigan State University and completed psychiatric residency at University of Michigan Medical. He is a member of the American Medical Association

and the American Psychiatric Association and is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Franzblau stated that St. Joes “manifests the values of Catholicism and the mission of its extraordinary health care ministry.”

The new CMO has been impressed by the sophistication of services and high-quality care provided at St. Joes, likening it to that performed at academic medical centers, but offered here in a community setting.

Among his responsibilities is strategic oversight for Library Services, Clinical Research, Quality Performance Improvement, Risk/Corporate Compliance, Case Management, Physician Recruitment and Medical Directorships.

“The future will demand that those in healthcare dedicate themselves to accountability, coordination and innovation.

Collaboration between a hospital’s administration and medical staff is the engine for change,” Franzblau said.

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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 Letesha M. Traylor, 28, 513 Pontiac, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 7 at 5:56 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for retail theft.

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Deshawn B. Smith, 20, 2208 Belmont Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 7 at 9:13 a.m. at 211 N.Eastern for criminal trespass to real property, criminal damage to state supported property, aggravated battery to a police officer and aggravated assault.

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Anthony T. Howard, 35, 14219 S. Union Ave., Riverdale, was arrested on Sept.

7 at 3:51 a.m. at 151 N. Joliet for criminal trespass to property.

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Shakira M. Davis, 23, 412 Elmwood Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 7 at 3:41 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop for retail theft.

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Samuel B. Garcia Jr., 28, 605 Landau Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 7 at 8:30 p.m. at 1590 N. Larkin for violating an order of protection.

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Richard Redmond Jr.,33,711 S. Joliet, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 7 at 1:47 a.m. in the 600 block of Water for possession of cannabis.

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Ewan J. Jason, 21, 1488 S. Canal St., Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 7 at 8:06 p.m. at 451 Collins for obstructing identification and possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.

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Socrates Doupis, 31, 653 Eggerding, Addison, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 7:30 a.m. on S. Countyline and Theodore for DUI/alcohol and possession of cannabis.

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C. Gonzalez, 36, 1243 10 Juan Kiersted, Morris, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 8:40 a.m. at 125 Twin Oaks Drive for assault.

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Trevon M. Terry, 19, 602 Whitley, Joliet, was arrested

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Derricka J. Gholston, 18, 807 E. Phillips, Springfield, was arrested on Sept. 7 at 3:41 p.m. at 3340 Mall loop for retail theft.

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on Sept. 8 at 12:04 p.m. at 107 Mississippi for obstructing a police officer and obstructing justice.

Rene Perez, 43, 6909 Cornwall Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 4:26 p.m. at 6909 Cornwall Drive for loud/ unnecessary noises.

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B. Aguilar, 22, 1301 13 Bolanca Brown Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 2:01 p.m. at Collins and Liberty for battery.

Gabriel Aguirre, 42, 212 Cass, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 12:45 a.m. at 741 Collins for lewd or indecent conduct.

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Suzanne D. Eads, 52, 115 Iowa Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 7:49 p.m. at 777 Hollywood Blvd., for criminal trespass to land.

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Melvin L. Caffey, 47, 1027 E. Jackson, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 8:18 p.m. at 116 E. Jackson for felony retail theft.

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D. Gibson, 34, 216 17 Jerimiah Grinton Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 1:22 a.m. on E. Benton and Henderson for theft of motor vehicle parts/ accessories and possession of a stolen license pate (felony).

Tanya L. Ugalde, 36, 14338 S. Archer Ave., Lockport, was arrested on Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. on Francis and Gougar for DUI/ alcohol and aggravated DUI.

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Ramon Flores, 21, 374 Whiteside Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 9 at 12:35 a.m. on 129th Infantry and Glenwood for DUI/alcohol and aggravated DUI.

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L. Winfrey, 51, 1695 20 Richard Felter Road, Aurora, was arrested on Sept. 9 at 8:12 a.m. on River and South for illegal dumping.

Zavala, 24, 724 21 Ricardo Henderson Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 9 at 9:07 p.m. at the residence for obstructing a police officer.

T. Campbell II, 20, 22 Franklin 1400 Newton Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept.9 at 9:03 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Des Plaines for possession of cannabis.

L. Tanzy, 19, 337 S. 23 Mister Joliet, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 9 at 9:03 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Des Plaines for possession of cannabis.

on Sept. 9 at 1:13 a.m. at the residence for criminal trespass to real property.

Angel L. Marcano, 30, 201 Riverview Ave., Lockport, was arrested on Sept. 9 at 10 p.m. at 654 E. Jackson for DUI/alcohol.

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Brett C. Liccardi, 22, 709 Abe St., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 9:55 p.m. in the 500 block of S. Eastern for possession of cannabis.

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Keon I. Davis, 17, 1400 Pioneer Road, Crest Hill, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 1a:05 a.m. at 150 W. Washington for armed robbery.

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Renards A. Ellis, 26, 200 N. Center, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 8:10 p.m. on Bluff and Bridge for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.

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Lashawnda L. Hicks, 39, 16 Iowa Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. on Eastern and Benton for aggravated identity theft and forgery.

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Ronald D. Love, 38, 109 Hobbs Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 5:43 p.m. at 109 Hobbs for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.

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Jarvin J. Davis, 20, 117 Comstock, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 10:10 a.m. on N. Eastern and Hobbs for aggravated intimidation.

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Heyam P. Malick, 54, 11750 Ballinary Court, Orland Park, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 8:20 a.m. at 777 Hollywood Blvd. for battery.

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Alex L. Williams, 50, 4819 W. Lexington, Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 8:36 p.m. at 362 N. Broadway for criminal trespass to land.

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Antonio Y. Holmes, 29, 317 Grover, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 1:53 a.m. in the 300 block Bluff for aggravated robbery.

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Lavelle L. Watts Jr., 32, 1604 E. Washington, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 5:04 a.m. at 14 W Jefferson for aggravates assault and intimidation.

Jeffry G. Pacin, 43, 1403 Dellmar, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at the residence for burglary of a motor vehicle and theft.

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Shaun W. Matheny, 30, 350 E. Washington, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 4:08 p.m. at 500 N. Collins for criminal trespass to real property.

Marvin J. Hogan, 35, 229 N. Briggs, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 8:35 p.m. at 409 E. Cass for possession of alcoholic beverages on any parking lot, criminal trespass to real property and possession of drug equipment.

A. Britton, 30, 8010 24 Kelvin S. Ashland, Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 9 at 12:15 p.m. at 411 N. Bluff for aggravated assault.

Daniel J. Bakalik, 37, 339 N. Center, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 9 at 10:20 p.m. at 337 N. Center for battery and criminal damage to property.

Daniels J. Bakalik, 37, 339 N. Center, Joliet, was arrested

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Joliet West celebrates Homecoming 2012 Joliet West High School celebrated Homecoming last week with a number of events.

The West Campus Powder Puff Football Game took place last Wednesday. The annual Powder Puff football game is a tradition for each campus.

During this high-energy game of flag football, girls from the junior and senior classes

compete against each other as male athletes cheer from the sidelines.

A Homecoming Parade took place at 8 a.m. Saturday.

After the parade Joliet West Football played against Bolingbrook High School for the annual Homecoming Football game. Sophomores played at 10 a.m. and Varsity played at 1 p.m.

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The Joliet West marching band performed during Saturday’s Homecoming football game.

Calendar ONGOING Joliet-Area YMCA’s NFL Flag Football League. Open to area students, ages 7-11, this fun-filled program provides children and their families with an opportunity to enjoy the football experience every time they step onto the field.All games will be played on Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m., at the Galowich Family YMCA, 749 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Practices and games will get underway on September 22, and run through mid-November.

Registration closes Sept. 29. Cost is $60 for Full Members and $85 for Program Members.To register, call the Greater Joliet Area YMCA at 815-729-9622.

Cruise for the Cure Car Cruise Event. 5 to 8 p.m. every Saturday. AACCEL is helping the Pink Heals Tour by raising money to battle cancer in our community. 100% of funds raised will be kept within our community! DJ, drawings, raffles, food, bean bags, horse shoes, fun for the kids, balloons, face painting, bounce house.

AACCEL is located at 3500 Mall Loop Dr. Joliet, IL 60431 (Behind the Louis Joliet Mall). For more information call 815-577-6193 or e-mail info@aaccel.com 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.

“Hooks & Needles” Needlecraft Club. Second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lockport Branch Library, Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th Street.Bring your needlework or other craft projects to work on, and sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other “crafters.” Refreshments will be offered! Please register with the Adult Services Desk. To register, or for further information on this program, please contact the Lockport Branch Library at 815838-0755, or check our website at http://www.whiteoaklibrary. org.

Serenity on Sunday AlAnon/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.

Breastfeeding Mother’s Support Group Meeting.

10 a.m. at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Group in the LDRP Class Room, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet (second floor).

Babies are welcome. Bring your breastfeeding questions, concerns and success stories.

Meets on the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Call the Lactation Hotline for more details 815-725-7133, ext. 3890 or visit our events page online.

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: 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 the Torah! Thursdays, noon – 1:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per week; please RSVP at 815-741-4600.

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. WomenHeart will offer information and support that you may not find with your friends and loved ones. We can share fears, thoughts, and concerns in a relaxed and caring environment.

For more information or agenda please call Michele at (815) 7034142.

Birth after Cesarean. This group meets the first Monday every month in Romeoville from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please come for encouragement, support, and information to plan for your natural birth after cesarean. All babes-in-arms are welcome too.

Call Melanie at 253-861-5897 or VBACesarean@aol.com with any questions.

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 815773-9623 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.

Breast cancer support group. 7-8:30 p.m. at Joliet See CALENDAR, page 10

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CALENDAR Continued from page 9 Oncology-Hematology Associates, 2614 West 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.

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

Wii Gaming Afternoons.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. at the Shorewood Public

Library. Stop by to use the library’s Wii, set up in the Young Adult area. No early registration required, just sign up on the day at the reference desk for 30-minute slots. Bring your friends for multiplayer, or sign up on your own. Ages 1318 only.

Pool Classes for Arthritis.

Every Tuesday and Thursday in the Willow Falls Recreation Center, 1691 Willow Circle Dr., Crest Hill. Morning and evening classes are available. For details and registration call Valerie Brockman at 815-773-6229.

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 19

SEPTEMBER 20

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.

St. Mary Nativity Catholic School Enchilada Dinner. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway, Joliet, in the school cafeteria.

Dinner includes 3 Enchiladas (chicken or cheese), Beans and Salad. (Soda, Coffee & Dessert are also available at an additional cost). Cost is $6 per plate or 2 for $10. Dine in or Carry Out. Please call the school at 815-722-8518 to preorder by Tuesday September 18, 2012.

A Fashion Show on Parade.

9:30 to 11 a.m. at Joliet Country Club, 1009 Spencer Road. Ladies, enjoy a delicious breakfast during our ‘Fashion Show on Parade!’ Come and be surprised!

Bring a friend and make new ones! Sponsored by the Joliet Area Christian Women. Cost is $12 Inclusive. Free nursery for our Moms. Reservations: Sonya 815-727-1626 and Mary 815730-4944. Speaker, Cris Corzine is from Marion, IL a Christian Counselor and clinical social worker who turned to drugs and alcohol shares her story of hope and second chances;“A Prodigals Journey Home.”

SEPTEMBER 21 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!

SEPTEMBER 22 Networking Luncheon.

11:30 a.m. at Al’s Steak House, 1990 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Cost to attend is $20. Please bring 100 business cards. All who attend will have 30-45 seconds to speak about their business.

Reservations are required. Visit www.jolietchamber.com for more information.

Joliet Family Fun Fest. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Silver Cross Field, One Mayor Art Schultz Drive. Games Galore, Moon Walk Bouncies, Jessie White Tumblers, Costume Characters, Action Heroes, Scavenger Hunts, Toucha-Truck, Music & Entertainment, hayrides, food & beverages, and much more!

SEPTEMBER 23 St. Joe’s Oktoberfest. 1 to 8 p.m. at St. Joe’s Park, Theodore and Raynor Avenue. There will be Food, Beer Garden, Bake Sale, Raffles, Bingo (1-6pm) & Big Wheel (5-8pm). Music by: DJ (1-3pm), Ray Koncar & Boys (35:30pm) and Acoustic Avenue (68:30pm). It is open to the publicfree admission.

SEPTEMBER 24 Free Medicare Advantage Q & A. 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center Rooms 2A-C, located in Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Silver Cross Hospital and Blue Cross Blue

Shield of Illinois will host a free program to answer questions about Medicare Advantage (Part C). Free valet parking and shuttle service will be available.

Participants will learn the about the basics of Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs as well as eligibility and enrollment periods. Register to attend at 1-800-382-4548.

AARP Driver Safety Program. This 2-day course/ program will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012, 10:30 am 2:30 pm, and will continue on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 10:15 am - 1:30 pm, at our Lockport Branch Library,meeting at the Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL. Please contact dlullo@whiteoaklibrary. org with any questions.

SEPTEMBER 25 American Red Cross Blood Drive. 9 a.m. at Joliet Junior College Main Campus. Give blood and save lives! Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive.

Appointments preferred by walkins welcome. Photo ID needed.

Make an appointment through asims@jjc.edu.

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic. 5 to 8 p.m. at Karen’s Pet Grooming, 309 Republic Ave. Spay Illinois is hosting its monthly low cost pet vaccine clinic. No appointment is necessary. Cash or credit is accepted no personal checks please. The clinic will offer 1 year rabies vaccines $18 ( plus cost of county tag), 3 year Rabies Vaccines $35 ( plus cost of county tag), 5 in 1 distemper Combo $15, 6 in 1 distemper combo $20, Bordetella $15, Lyme vaccine $20, Lepto vaccine $15, Heartworm testing $20, Microchip $25 includes registration, FVRCP (4 in 1 distemper combo for cats) $15, Felv Vaccine $20, Felv/Fiv testing $25, Fecal testing $15, and we have low cost heartworm and flea prevention.

We also offer dog packs, everything your dog needs for a year for $65 or cat packages for $45. Please call 1-877-475-7729 for more information.

AARP Driver Safety Program. This 2-day course/ program will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012, 10:30 am 2:30 pm, and will continue on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 10:15 am - 1:30 pm, at our Lockport Branch Library,meeting at the Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL. Please contact dlullo@whiteoaklibrary.

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1 Close-up lens 6 Jazz jobs 10 Con game 14 The American dream, e.g.

15 Colosseo city 16 “__, Can You Hear Me?”: song from “Yentl” 17 Road hog 20 Pvt. driller 21 Drips in the ER 22 Arm-twisting 23 Ritzy apartment feature 26 __ mater 27 Hog heaven 32 Frank topper 34 Diddly, in Durango 35 Nietzsche’s “never” 36 Bush’s undergraduate classmates 37 Truth-inadvertising agcy.

38 Disconcert 39 Candy with collectible dispensers 40 Flying start?

42 I-beam, e.g.

44 Hog wild 47 River in central Germany 48 Diamondpatterned structure, as a trellis 51 Black suit 54 Hither’s partner 55 Beach shade 56 Whole hog 60 GI’s supply 61 Mindless learning 62 Shrink in increments 63 It’s history 64 Rephrase, say 65 South-of-theborder sir

Down 1 Center 2 “A watched pot never boils” is one 3 Bring under a single control 4 Dusting aid 5 __ Miss 6 Kowtow 7 Chits in the pot 8 Baseball VIPs 9 Got ready to ride 10 Slinky shape 11 Auel’s “The Clan of the __ Bear” 12 King Kong’s kin 13 Viking’s landing place 18 Big name in copiers 19 Cuban dance 24 Baseball scoring stats 25 Shrek’s sidekick Donkey, e.g.

26 Run __: postpone the bar bill 28 Take out of the carton 29 Also 30 Fitting description?

31 Nostradamus, for one

32 Auto taken back, briefly 33 Topog. map stat 37 Uncle Remus appellation 38 Stew 40 First Mayflower passenger to set foot on Plymouth Rock, so it’s said 41 Neighborhood improvement target 42 Beanstalk threat 43 Hairy TV cousin 45 Sizzling 46 Room for a broom 49 “No prob!”

50 Sign up to compete 51 Trade 52 Arizona tribe 53 Bread machines, for short?

54 Hairy Himalayan legend 57 Valance holder 58 Legal thing 59 “__ you serious?”

Some days you rock but can’t roll. During the first half of the upcoming week, you might find it difficult to get up to speed when dealing with business or financial situations. Wait to begin new projects.

Persistence pays off in the end. There is no easy path to success, so keep your nose to the grindstone. It will be worth the effort, as everything you’ve worked toward will begin paying dividends this week.

You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Focusing too much attention on career goals could cause family relationships to suffer - and vice versa. Find a happy medium during the week to come.

Everybody has something to contribute. There is still usefulness and value even in shy and reticent people, so don’t discard their ideas or fail to solicit their assistance in the week ahead. You may have misjudged someone.

Hit the switch and get your name in lights. In the week to come, you might be tempted to curry favor and grab attention by participating wholeheartedly within groups of people gathered for business purposes.

Don’t mix business and pleasure in the week ahead. Your ambitions could take precedence. but distract you from what is really important. Give your loved ones and family members extra attention.

A little change never hurt anyone. There’s nothing wrong with your circle of friends, but occasionally you can gain a whole new perspective through new people.

Break with routines during the week ahead.

Accentuate the positive. You might benefit by sharing inspirational affirmations and your wisdom with others. Business and financial decisions are best left on the back burner during the first half of the week.

There is light at the end of the financial tunnel. Take a look at the checkbook or bills and tally up the columns. Your past planning and good judgment begin to pay off in the week ahead.

Enjoy a spell in the spotlight. A situation might give you a chance to be the center of attention this week.

Maintain a steady pace when you have many tasks to perform. Take opposition in stride.

Money hidden under the mattress can grow lumpy. Be wise about spending and budgets. In the upcoming week, you will find reasons to be glad that you were highly organized and paid attention to details.

Overcome objections by opening the doors to frank discussion.

Don’t hide the truth or facts in the week ahead.

Emphasize mutual benefits rather than pointing out weaknesses when dealing with others.

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What he did when he became “Man of the Hour” -- SPOKE FOR A MINUTE

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INSIDE: JCA soccer falls to Notre Dame, page 12; Lockport gets first win over Joliet Central, page 14; Game of Week, Page 19

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Blue Deuce takes Round 1

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Before he was ever hired as a NASCAR driver, Brad Keselowski told team owner Roger Penske that he would drive for him and bring him a championship.

Keselowski took the first step toward that Sunday when he drove his No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge to Victory Lane at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday after holding off five-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson late in the first race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Kasey Kahne finished third.

“I think you’ve got to go back to the year before we hired him,” Penske said. “At one point he came by to see us, and he said that he’d like to come and race for our team. But he couldn’t do it, he had a commitment. But he said, when I do come, I want to help build a team to win the championship, and I think he’s never forgotten that. That was the year before he started with us. He’s been focused.

Do I feel we got what we expected? Obviously the quality of his driving, and he went through a lot of rigmarole, some maybe he was due, some he wasn’t, but I think he’s managed to develop a lot of rapport with the drivers.

“I think they trust him wheel to wheel. He’s not a reckless guy at all, and on and off the track I think he’s got high integrity, and that’s something we want, and certainly what he’s been able to do, and I think I said this to he and Paul Wolfe, I said, if you guys help us attract the best people, that’s the benefit that Hendrick has had when you look at top to bottom of his organization, it’s the quality of the people that make the difference. So I would say he’s delivered everything I expected. But to win a race, the

first race of the Chase and beat the 48 I guess is something that you’re pretty happy when you go home.”

For the first time in his career, Keselowski finds himself sitting atop the NASCAR Sprint Cup points list, and what a better time to be there than after the first race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. “Well, there’s no better place to start than in the lead, right?”

Kesleowski said.“It was certainly a great race. My opinion is obviously a little skewed on that. A good race, how about that? With the 48 (Johnson) car, and really everybody, the 5 (Kahne) car was strong, and a couple others were really strong, the Gibbs cars were very strong, and our team just did a phenomenal job of executing, made some key adjustments during the race that got my car running really, really strong. Certainly there was a lot of other really good cars in the field, as well.”

The 28-year old Keselowski knows that it is only the first race of the 10-race playoff, but he is happy to get the first win.

“It feels like Round 1 of a heavyweight title bout, just it’s a 10-round bout,” he said. “Week 1 is done and we won the round but we didn’t by any means knock them out, we’ve got a lot of racing left to go. We’re feeling good about today but know that we have a lot of work to do.”

Last year, Tony Stewart took the checkered flag in the Geico 400 and went on to win four more Chase races and win the Sprint Cup. It is Keselowski’s goal to become a champion in the sport and he said it made more special Sunday to beat out Johnson, who has had success in the sport. He See NASCAR, page 13

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Brad Keselowski took the checkered flag at the Geico 400.

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Joliet Catholic midfielder Jared Olson fights off a Notre Dame player for a 50-50 ball.

German exchange student makes debut

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Hilltoppers dropped a tough 1-0 game in overtime to ESCC foe Notre Dame on Sept.

12, and third-year head coach Tom Cranmer admits his team’s inability to put the ball in the net has been a concern.

“We’d like a few more shots,” he said. “We’ve been struggling to score all year and it just came back to bite us in the end.

“This is the best game we’ve played in the midfield. We totally controlled the game, and dictated the whole pace. We just didn’t have enough shots. We were either looking to pass when we should have been shooting, or shooting when we should have been passing.”

But help for JCA’s offense appears to have arrived. Call it foreign aid, if you will, courtesy of German exchange student Max Emendoerfer.

Emendoerfer, who grew up north of Berlin, suited up for his first American soccer game vs. Notre Dame, and it didn’t take long for him to make his presence known.

Five minutes into the game, Emendoerfer banged a free kick off the crossbar. Later in the first half, he put a shot on net that forced Notre Dame goalkeeper Robert Hill to make a point-blank save.

During the second half, Emendoerfer set up teammate Tommy Paige in front of the net.

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Jeff Gordon had a good day before losing a throttle late in the race.

NASCAR Continued from page 13 knows, however, he has to keep it up.

“We all know how good his team is,” Keselowski said. “We all know how good he is. And look at the résumé over the last six years. Hey, look at the résumé

over the last 10 years. It’s impeccable. To be racing him, whether it was for the lead or for 10th is an accomplishment.”

Johnson is now second in Chase points, three back of Keselowski, while Stewart (-8), Hamlin (-15), Kahne (-15) and Bowyer (-15) round out the top six.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. started at the back of the field after changing

an engine after qualifying to finish eighth in the race and is seventh in points, 17 back of the lead.

Greg Biffle (-19), Martin Truex, Jr. (-21) and Kevin Harvick (-24) round out the top 10.

Matt Kenseth (-26) and Jeff Gordon (-47) both had problems during the race and round out the Chase top 12. mark@buglenewspapers.com

Point totals reset at beginning of Chase PICK VS. PROS Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum Last week: Kahne ( 3rd) Total Pts: 2053 Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff Last week: Kenseth (18th) Total Pts.: 2042 Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway Last week: Stewart (6th) Total Pts: 2004 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff Last week: Edwards ( 17th ) Total Pts: 2025 Readers

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Tony Stewart THIS WEEK’S PICK: D. Earnhardt, Jr.

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Denny Hamlin

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Jimmie Johnson

Driver

Pts.

Diff.

1. Brad Keselowski 2056

0

2. Jimmie Johnson 2053

-3

3. Tony Stewart

2048

-8

4. Denny Hamlin

2041

-15

5. Kasey Kahne

2041

-15

6. Clint Bowyer

2041

-15

7. D. Earnhardt Jr. 2039

-17

8. Greg Biffle

-19

2037

9. Martin Truex Jr. 2035

-21

10. Kevin Harvick 2032

-24

11. Matt Kenseth

2030 -26

12. Jeff Gordon

2009

-47

Totals through 1 Chase race

NATIONWIDE SERIES

THIS WEEK’S PICK:

Driver

Pts.

Diff.

1. R. Stenhouse, Jr. 982

0

2. Elliot Sadler

973

-9

Last week: Gordon (35th) Total Pts: 2016

3. Austin Dillon

948

-34

4. Sam Hornish, Jr. 925

-57

To make your pick, email the driver’s name, reader’s name and hometown to mark@

5. Justin Allgaier

-107

Rich Alberti, Joliet

Kasey Kahne

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Porters earn win over Steelmen

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Lockport quarterback Ryan Dalton tries to dive past a Joliet Central defender in the Porters’ win Saturday.

When two winless teams like Lockport and Joliet Central squared off, it was assumed it would be a defensive game.

Little did the Porters know how much.

Lockport relied on a pair of defensive scores to help them defeat the Steelmen 22-14 Saturday in Joliet.

“I knew they were going to (give us a good game),” said Lockport coach Don McKillip. “A lot of our guys know their guys and there was some talk all week.

I saw them on film and they have some skill position kids that can make some plays and that is what they did.

“We shot ourselves in the foot offensively with some penalties and putting the ball on the ground.”

The first defensive score came from 6-foot, 2-inch, 270-pound senior defensive tackle Kegan Anspach who returned a fumble 23 yards for the game’s first score.

“I am probably the slowest one out there,”Anspach said.“My eyes glittered up like it was Christmas Day and I was a little kid again.

We are always taught to fall on the ball, but it jumped in my lap, so I said, screw it. When I got there, I didn’t even know how to celebrate. I was speechless.”

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West, Central meet Saturday Both Joliet Central and West have had to battle SWSC leader Bolingbrook the past two weeks, each with the same fate.

Coming off a 44-12 loss to the Raiders Saturday, West is ready to face the still winless Steelmen Saturday at 1 p.m. at West.

Bolingbrook jumped out to a fast start against theTigers,scoring 44 points before halftime.

A 60-yard touchdown pass from Ashton McCullough to Kameron Hargrove and a threeyard scoring run by McCullough late broke the Raider shutout.

JOLIET CATHOLIC Ty Isaac got back in the starting lineup Friday night, but fumbled three times in a 34-33 overtime win over Nazareth.

Tyler Reitz scored the gamewinning 10-yard touchdown run in overtime.

The Roadrunners also scored on their first overtime possession, but failed on the two-point conversion attempt.

Isaac had 22 carries for 107 yards and a pair of TDs in the game, while Reitz carried eight times for 58 yards and posted a 27-yard TD catch.

Quarterback Craig Slowik was 10-of-15 for 168 yards, while Mike Ivlow had an eight-yard TD run.

D-I LOCALS Joliet Catholic Academy graduate Nick Clancy tallied a team-best 24 tackles Saturday for Boston College in the Eagles 2213 loss at Northwestern.

The number was the second most tackles in a game all-time for an Eagle, as three players have tallied 25 tackles in a game.

Through the first three games

PORTERS Continued from page 16 Anspach, who scored the team’s only points two weeks ago with a safety, is now the leading scorer on the Lockport team.

“I am the leading scorer on the team, it is probably the first time you can ever say a defensive lineman was the leading scorer,” he said.“But I’ll take it.”

Anspach has no thoughts of moving to the offensive side of the ball, unless that is, he joked, in

of the season, Clancy has 43 tackles.

• Josh Ferguson did not play in Illinois’ 44-0 win over Charleston Southern with a possible concussion.

NFL Former JCA product Coby Fleener posted a pair of cathces for 16 yards in his second game in the NFL.

ST. FRANCIS

UP NEXT

@ Joliet Central

Gametime:

Joliet West

1 pm Saturday

Who to watch: Ashton McCullough QB (West) Malik Neal LB (Central)

Trailing for most of the second half, the 17th-ranked University of St. Francis football team tied the game in the final two minutes of regulation then outdueled host Olivet Nazarene University in double overtime en route to a 19-16 win in Mid-States Football Association Midwest Division play Saturday night.

Andrew Muzljakovich’s 44-yard field goal, his third of the game, gave the Tigers (0-4 overall, 0-2 MSFA Midwest) a 9-3 lead with 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter.

With no timeouts remaining, USF started its final possession of regulation on its own 25yard line. Facing a 4th-and-3, the Saints kept the drive alive with an 8-yard completion from junior quarterback E.J. White (St. Cloud, Fla./ St. Cloud) to senior wideout Desmond Page (Columbus, Ohio/ Briggs).

White later hooked up with junior tight end Dustin Greenwell (Fort Myers, Fla./ Riverdale) on a 31-yard completion to move the ball to the Olivet Nazarene 4-yard line. Two plays later White found Greenwell in the end zone from 4 yards out for what appeared to be the go-ahead touchdown, but the

extra-point attempt missed, leaving the game tied at 9-9.

St. Francis (2-2, 1-0) took possession first in the overtime, starting at its own 25-yard line.

Three plays into the drive, White connected with junior wide receiver Elliot Allen (Channahon, Ill./ Minooka) for a 17-yard touchdown. Olivet Nazarene answered with a 7-yard TD run

by Michael Ho-Lewis on its first possession.

The Tigers started on offense in the second overtime and managed only nine yards on three plays.

Muzljakovich then attempted a 28-yard field goal, but the kick sailed wide right, giving USF the ball with a chance to win.

A White-to-Page 8-yard completion coupled with a facemask penalty on the play moved the ball to the ONU 9-yard line.A pair of runs by sophomore John Magee (Plainfield, Ill./ Plainfield South) got the Saints to the 1.On fourth down,sophomore kicker Sean Murray (Phoenix, Ariz./ Shadow Mountain), who missed the earlier PAT attempt, converted an 18-yard field goal to give the Saints the 19-16 win.

Olivet Nazarene outgained the Saints 392-325 with 280 of those yards coming on the ground. HoLewis and David Payne rushed for

short-yardage situations.

“They can put in some goal line packages like the Fridge,” he laughed. “My dad already compares me him for how much I eat all the time.”

Senior defensive back Edgar Ortiz also scored on a 13-yard fumble return in the second quarter.

Despite the two defensive scores, Central led 14-12 at the break.

The Steelmen scored twice in the second quarter on a pair of Carlos Curry touchdown passes.

He found Romello Clark from

20-yards out on a fourth-and-13 and hit Derrell Clark on a twoyard strike.

His two-point conversion pass to Luis Zepeda with 24 seconds left in the half put Joliet up.

Lockport’s Richie Guess rushed for 63 of his game-high 89 yards in the second half before leaving the game with an injury.

Guess tallied the lone offensive TD for the Porters, a 6-yard run, while Aaron Ambrose hit a 26yard field goal.

The Steelmen opened the game short-handed, as linebacker Malik Neal and running back Sylvester

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Joliet West quarterback Ashton McCullough accounted for both Tiger touchdowns Saturday.

133 and 121 yards, respectively.

White led the USF offense, completing 25 of 37 attempts for 216 yards and two scores without an interception. Page had nine catches for 68 yards.

Senior linebacker Drew Tondini (Morris, Ill./ Morris) spearheaded St. Francis defensively with 11 tackles, two of which went for losses.

USF returns home to celebrate Homecoming against Iowa Wesleyan College next Saturday at 4 p.m.

BROWN & GOLD Jim

McMahon, quarterback

Bellamy were out of town for the funeral of an aunt. Curry was lost in the fourth quarter, as Central attempted a comeback, with a possible concussion.

Everyone knew the win was important for the Porters.

“It was extremely important for the morale of the team,” McKillip said.“It wasn’t a pretty win, but it was a win and we needed that.”

“This was good motivation,” Anspach added. “Today, the team chemistry got better. It was a close game and they never gave up.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, will be the featured speaker at University of St. Francis’ 36th Annual Brown & Gold Night on Thursday, October 18, at the Patrick J. Sullivan Recreation Center in Joliet.

The annual fundraiser begins with a cash bar at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7:30 p.m.

The event will also include a silent auction.

Tickets priced at $50 per person and reserved tables for $500 can be purchased by contacting the St. Francis athletics department at 815-740-3842.

UP NEXT @ L-W Central

Gametime:

Lockport

7:30 pm Friday

Who to watch: Ryan Dalton QB (Lockport) Cale Hayes QB (L-W Central)

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FOOTBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. JCA 4. Niles West 5. Benet 6. Plainfield North 7. Notre Dame

TENNIS 1. Benet 2. Downers South 3. Maine South 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield North 6. Downers North 7. Joliet

BOYS SOCCER 1. Benet 2. Maine South 3. Downers North 4. Plainfield South 5. Downers South 6. Notre Dame 7. Joliet Central

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 1. Benet 2. JCA 3. Niles West 4. Downers South 5. Lockport 6. Minooka 7. Plainfield North

BOYS CROSS 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Plainfield East 4. Maine South 5. Niles West 6. Notre Dame 7. Downers North

GIRLS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Downers North 3. Downers South 4. Minooka 5. Lockport 6. Plainfield North 7. Plainfield Central Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

FOOTBALL Passing Matt Alviti, Maine South Craig Slowik, JCA Jack Beneventi, Benet Ashton McCullough, Joliet West Mike McGivern, Niles West Jake Kotopka, Plainfield East Dan Nagode, Notre Dame Anthony DiNardo, Joliet West Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook Alex Corey, Maine East Bryan Blair, Plainfield Central Tommy Galanopoulos, Niles West Rushing Chris James, Notre Dame Tyler Reitz, JCA Christian Lopez, Maine East Matt Alviti, Maine South Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield Central Ty Isaac, JCA Korey Rogers, Joliet West Cullen Rompa, Plainfield East Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook Jake Kotopka, Plainfield East Anthony Underwood, Niles West Gabe Corey, Maine East Miguel Ford, Romeoville Clay Burdelik, Maine South Kyle Leto, Downers North Gino Giarratano, Plainfield Central Nate Gunn, Minooka Michael Ivlow, JCA David Edwards, Downers North Javed Lukovic, Maine East Aris Irizzary, Plainfield East Omar Stover, Bolingbrook Ashton McCullough, Joliet West

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JCA Continued from page 14 But Hill made another pointblank save on Paige’s header.

“He’s really going to help take charge in the center of the field,” Cranmer said. “He settles everybody down. I think we’re going to be able to connect from the defense to the midfielders to the forwards now with him a little bit more because he’s a nice big target.”

Emendoerfer has been practicing with JCA since its first week of games, but had to wait until the IHSA cleared his paperwork and gave him the OK to play.

“The first time he came to practice he was in his European club uniform,” Cranmer said. “He was ready to go right from the beginning and he was yelling at all the guys right at the first practice, telling them what to do.

He’s like having another coach out there. He’s a great edition.”

Emendoerfer’s new teammates have taken a liking to him. They could be heard cheering him on in German on the bench during the Notre Dame game.

Brandon Salter, Downers North Mike Kuzebski, Maine East Dan Nagode, Notre Dame Nick McTarnaghan, Benet Peter Ontko, Benet Receiving Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Jordan Brown, Joliet West Billy Hirsch, Notre Dame Jordan Jones, JCA Jeremiah Jordan, Niles West Kameron Hargrove, Joliet West Jack Euritt, Benet Niko Messino, Joliet West Mozell Hargrays, Plainfield East Chris Tschida, JCA Peter Ontko, Benet Ronald Banner, Joliet West Korey Rogers, Joliet West Adrian Simbulan, Plainfield East Chandler Piekarski, Bolingbrook Total TD Chris James, Notre Dame Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield Central Peter Ontko, Benet Tyler Reitz, JCA Michael Ivlow, JCA Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook Jake Glotzer, Niles West Ty Isaac, JCA Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Korey Rogers, Joliet West Gino Giarratano, Plainfield Central Matt Alviti, Maine South Brennan Rompa, Plainfield East Ryan Gourey, Benet Jeremiah Jordan, Niles West Anthony Underwood, Niles West Jack Toner, Benet Niko Messino, Joliet West

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Goals Ryan Olans, Plainfield East Jonathan Silvar, Romeoville Andrew Grabavoy, Downers South Mike Brazinski, Plainfield East Marco Gonzales, Plainfield East Allan Benitez, Romeoville Eric Diaz, Downers South Sean McCaffrey, Lockport Sam LaLonde, Downers South Jack Freko, Downers South Assists Allan Benitez, Romeoville Eric Diaz, Downers South Jack Freko, Downers South

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“He’s been teaching them a little bit of German,” Cranmer said. “He’s one of the nicest kids and everybody seems to love him. He’s been working hard in practice so it’s good for him to get some work out in the games.”

Boys Golf Minooka defeated Plainfield East 157-165.

Jake Kaufman, Jason Chobar and Kyle Sheppard all posted 38s to lead Minooka.

• Lincoln-Way East (164), topped Lockport (166) and Bolingbrook (182) in the SouthWest Suburban Blue meet at Big Run.

Girls Tennis Kelsey Forkin and Kat Samardzija (No. 1 doubles) were runners-up in Flight A for Lockport (24), which finished second behind St. Ignatius (34) in the eight-team Lockport Invitational tournament.

Volleyball Minooka (7-4, 3-1) defeated Oswego East 25-17, 20-25, 25-23.

• Joliet Central (10-5) fell to

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VOLLEYBALL ACES Emily Malone, Joliet Central Julia Shemaitis, JCA Britney Lange, Joliet Central Natalie Yard, Minooka Tessa Griparis, Minooka Morgan Reardon, JCA Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central Melanie Vujovich, Niles West Foster, Joliet West Assists Katie Brick, Joliet West Emily Malone, Joliet Central

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Stagg 25-10, 25-17.

• Bradley defeated Joliet West 26-24, 25-22. Kailey Foster gad seven kills and 10 digs for West (5-9).

• Lockport defeated LincolnWay East 25-17, 25-17. Kayla Pfeiffer (9 kills) and Amanda MacNab (8 kills) paced Lockport (7-2).

Girls Golf Joliet Township defeated Plainfield North 185-192. Milena Singletary shot a 42 to lead Joliet.

Joliet also defeated HomewoodFlossmoor 191-238.

Milena Singletary shot a 41 to lead Joliet.

• Lincoln-Way East beat Lockport 167-211.

• Claire O’Connor (40) medaled as Joliet Catholic (173) won the East Suburban Catholic meet at The Meadows in Blue Island. Marist (181) was second and Fenwick (187) third.

Girls Cross Laura Simon (19:12 over 3 miles) won Flight 7 in helping Minooka (25) finish third in the 16team Minooka Flight Invitational at Channahon Community Park.

Felicia Phan, Niles West 123 Hannah Evatt, Plainfield Central 109 Kelly Clucas, Minooka 98 Allyson Lindish, Plainfield Central 87 Molly Morello, Niles West 85 Allison Bowbin, Plainfield East 84 Kelli Holstine, Minooka 82 Blocks Katelyn Seeman, JCA 27 Jane Obradovich, Plainfield Central 25 Tessa Griparis, Minooka 22 Laura Kirkorian, Niles West 22 Angela Vera, JCA 21 T’ara Austin, Joliet Central 20.5 Mallory Mangun, JCA 20 Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 18 Jalyn Vertin, Joliet West 18 MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East 16 Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West 14 Digs Molly Kleppin, Niles West 129 Kasey Schumacher, Minooka 105 Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central 96 Kelsey Frain, Joliet Central 92 Taylor Hollow, Joliet West 89 Sarah Adler, JCA 87 Olivia Rusek, Niles West 83 Kailey Foster, Joliet West 78 Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 73 T’ara Austin, Joliet Central 71 Kayla Gustafson, Plainfield Central 70 Kills Olivia Rusek, Niles West 125 T’ara Austin, Joliet Central 124 Skyler Day, Minooka 110 Shannon Hagen, Plainfield Central 96 Morgan Reardon, JCA 94 Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 87 Kelsey Frain, Joliet Central 80

Moira McAsey (18:59) took second in Flight 5 for the Indians.

St. Francis Eight Saints finished among the top three in singles or doubles competition as the University of St. Francis women’s tennis team participated in the Ashford University Tournament Saturday and Sunday. | Results Junior Leah Fuessel (Mokena, Ill./ Lincoln-Way East) and freshman Danielle Hoffman (Tinley Park, Ill./ Andrew) were the runners-up at second doubles.

Fuessel also finished second at fourth singles, while junior Princess Clemente (Tinley Park, Ill./ Andrew) turned in a thirdplace showing at second singles.

Three other USF tandems – Clemente and Anne-Christine Tompkins (New Lenox, Ill./ Lincoln-Way Central) at No. 1, senior Heather Storm (Dwight, Ill./ Dwight) and junior Devan Trueba (Chicago, Ill./ Marist) at No. 3, and sophomore Shannon Mudro (Morris, Ill./ Coal City) and freshman Michelle Biciste (Homer Glen, Ill./ Lockport) at No. 4 – placed third in doubles play.

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Indians go back to roots, beat Wildcats

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In a game that was almost a must win for Minooka after starting the season 0-3, the Indians dug deep into the playbook.

Well, deep enough to get back to what Minooka has always done – run the football and play good defense.

“The first three weeks was the head coach getting in the way,” said first-year Minooka coach Paul Forsyth. “We tried to do some things that traditionally we don’t do. So basically what you saw is us getting back to what we do here.

We got out of the I (formation) and went back to the three-man backfield.”

That running game gave Central the 45-14 win.

Two of those backs, Nate Gunn (11 carries, 122 yards, 2 TDs) and Max Brozovich (7, 129, TD) went over the 100-yard mark, while the third starter, Cory Bee (12, 81) scored twice.

It was the first game back in the backfield for Brozovich, who was converted to a wide receiver.

“I love running back,”he said.“My sophomore year they moved me to wide receiver and I did pretty good there, but I loved getting back and running the ball. It is back to old school Minooka football. Back to doing what we do.”

The Indians got off the bat right away when they turned the first of three interceptions by Corbet Oughton into Bee’s first TD. It was the first lead for Minooka all season.

A Central fumble on the next possession led to a Jacob Stytz 37yard field goal and a 10-0 Indian lead.

A Brozovich TD on a fake punt

closed the first quarter for the Indians with a 17-0 lead.

The second quarter opened with a touchdown pass from junior quarterback Shane Briscoe, who was starting for the injured Joe Carnagio, to Luke Stovall from 44-yards out.

The Indians took a 31-0 lead at halftime.

After Oughton took his second interception back 36 yards for a score and a 38-0 lead, it looked as if the Indians may get a running clock.

However, a 75-yard punt return for a score by Central’s Dane Moscatelli got Central on the board. The Wildcats trimmed the led to 38-14 when Brian Blair found Joe Tatum from nine-yards out for a score.

Central would threaten again, but Oughton’s third pick, one that could have been returned for a score if he didn’t stumble and fall, squashed the drive.

Brozovich ended all scoring with a 58-yard TD run midway through the final stanza.

“We were flat,” Plainfield Central coach John Jackson said of the start of the game. “Minooka was ready for us.They respected us and they came out hard and took it to us in the first half. We can’t spot them 17 points and we can’t turn over the bloody ball.”

Jackson was happy with how the Wildcats responded after halftime.

“It took us until the second half to wake up and start playing how we can, but then the mistakes happened again,” he said.“We had them scared there for a little bit in the third quarter. We will be ready to play this week. That is on me and I guarantee we will be ready.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Max Brozovich had seven carries for 129 yards and a touchdown for Minooka.

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Alphabet soup of financial designations

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

What’s better: a CFP or a CPA-PFS? What’s the difference between a fee-based financial adviser and a fee-only one?

Being a consumer of financial services these days can be maddening. One reader asked, “Can you give me a rundown about what these designations mean so I can select the right type of adviser to help me with my retirement planning?”

Absolutely. Let’s start with the basics: There is a difference between a license and a designation.Conducting certain sales activities in the securities and insurance industries can require both state and federal licensing. Additionally, those who are Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) are licensed to provide advice and must put their clients’ interests first (“the fiduciary standard”).

Those licenses require passing standardized tests and some continuing education.

However, many professionals engaged in providing financial

advice also rely on outside designations, which are often more rigorous than the licensing exams, in order to differentiate themselves from those who sell product versus those who sell advice.

The financial professional designations include: CFP(r) certification: The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) requires candidates to meet what it calls “the four Es”: Education (through one of several approved methods, must demonstrate the ability to create, deliver and monitor a comprehensive financial plan, covering investment, insurance, estate, retirement, education and ethics), Examination (a 10-hour exam given over a day and a half; most recent exam pass rate was 59.1 percent), Experience (three years of full-time, relevant personal financial planning experience required) and Ethics (disclosure of any criminal, civil, governmental, or self-regulatory agency proceeding or inquiry). CFPs

must adhere to the fiduciary standard.

CPA Personal Financial Specialist (PFS): The American Institute of CPAs(r) offers a separate financial planning designation. In addition to already being a licensed CPA, a CPA/PFS candidate must earn a minimum of 80 hours of personal financial planning education and have two years of full-time business or teaching experience (or 3,000 hours equivalent) in personal financial planning, all within the five year period preceding the date of the PFS application. They must also pass an approved Personal Financial Planner exam.

Chartered Life Underwriter(r) (CLU(r))/Chartered Financial Consultant(r) (ChFC(r)): Available for insurance agents who want to demonstrate a deeper knowledge base. The CLU is more insurance-focused, while the ChFC is broader.

Both require designees to take eight college-level courses on all aspects of financial planning from The American College in Bryn Mawr, Penn., and then complete continuing education. Neither requires a comprehensive exam.

Membership in the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA): Becoming a member of NAPFA maintains a high bar for entry: Professionals must be RIAs and must also have either the CFP or CPA-PFS designation.

Additionally, NAPFA advisers are fee-only, which means that they do not accept commissions or any additional fees from outside sources for the recommendations they make. Fee-only advisers can charge based on an hourly or flat rate, or based on a percentage of your portfolio value, often called “Assets Under Management” (AUM).

Either method is fine with NAPFA; however, if the adviser collects a commission from an insurance company or a fee from a mutual fund company as part of the financial plan, then that adviser is precluded from membership.

In addition to being feeonly, NAPFA advisers must be fiduciaries and must provide information on their background, experience, education and credentials, and are required to submit a financial plan to a peer review.

After acceptance into NAPFA, members must fulfill continuing education requirements.

The requirements make NAPFA members among the tiniest percentage of registered investment advisers, with only 2,500 total current members. I asked John Ritter, NAPFA board member and public policy chair about setting the bar too high, making it too exclusive a club. He responded that NAPFA advisers want “to be the ones carrying the torch, in front of the industry.”

Certainly, you can get good advice from someone without these designations,but knowing what they mean can help you ask the right questions about the services and fee structures they provide, so you can make an educated choice.

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-atLarge for www.CBSMoneyWatch.com.

She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@ moneywatch.com.)

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Do you dare tell the truth at work?

Q. I’ve noticed a lot of people in my workplace seem to play it fast and loose with the truth.

They often cover up their mistakes and play up their strengths. One of my coworkers says this is marketing, I think it is lying. Who is right?

A. Both of you are right.

The public relations idea of “spin” on truth has become accepted and customary. You may strongly disagree and be angered by how unpopular truth has become, but your outrage does not change the workplace.

Many people I’ve coached have spent years of their career fighting windmills like a passionate version of office Don Quixote. These same people come to me burned out, discouraged and bitter.

In a long career, we will meet with many realities we do not approve of or like. Our choice is whether to be effective

within the constraints of these realities or to knock ourselves out expecting r e a l i t y will finally conform to our expectations.

G e n d e r differences often play a role in how comfortable a person is with using “spin” at work.

Men more often than women consider amplifying successes as “marketing.” Women tend to see these same conversations as outright lying. Do note that men generally still earn a dollar for every 70 cents women make at the same job.

“Spin” has become so commonplace there is a math people do when they hear your professional biography.

The math goes like this: Listen to what people say they’ve

done, cut it in half, and you’re pretty close to the truth. What this means is that if you always tell an unvarnished story about your achievements, people cut this in half, and you look fairly unimpressive.

Now, before you send me outraged emails about truth, justice and the American way, let me make it clear I am not recommending that you either spin your history with embellishments or provide just the facts. Clearly, your own peace of mind needs to come first. Realize that whatever you choose there are simply tradeoffs between spin, money and opportunity.

If you do chose to vent by sending me an outraged email, be aware I am flattered by my readers’ perception of my influence over the business world. However, I have no power to change the popularity of spin. Instead, my column is

about working with business as it is, not as we wish it should be.

There is a huge difference between confidently stating what you believe you can do and lying about having attended Harvard. Outright lying on your resume, in an interview or on the job will catch up with you.

If, however, you are asked in an interview whether you can do a project, you are not lying to say, “Absolutely!” You can then worry about your inadequacy after you get the job. Most professionals who love their jobs have repeatedly taken on more than they thought they could do and surprised themselves by finding they could do it!

There is also a difference between choosing not to disclose one mistake and not disclosing a pattern of problems.

If you make one mistake, learn from it and don’t repeat it. If

you repeatedly make the same mistakes, don’t take a job which requires these skills.

You have every right to put your best foot forward when it comes to being hired and promoted. Just make certain that foot doesn’t “spin” right into your mouth if you can’t deliver what you promised.

(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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Getting your affairs in order in the face of illness Dear Dave, One of my relatives just discovered she has cancer. She’s a single mom with two young kids, and I’m not sure if she’s prepared to face something like this. What are the best steps she can take financially at this point?

Shannon Dear Shannon, I’m really sorry to hear about this. I know cancer is a scary thing to hear, but please

remember to pray and be there for her all you can.

God willing, things can still turn out okay.

W h e n people ask if a person has their affairs in order, they’re usually asking a couple of different questions.

Are you right with God? Do you have life insurance and a

will? Another important thing is to have all the paperwork of your life organized and in a safe place, so someone you trust can handle the details if things don’t turn out well.

Everyone should have a good term life insurance policy in place. My advice is to have a policy worth 10 times your annual income.

When it comes to a will, make sure it’s state specific.

Probate and estate regulations are not federal laws, they’re

state laws. So any will should be drawn up according to guidelines for the state in which you live.

Make sure, too, that she has made arrangements for any minor children. It might be a good idea to sit down and talk with two or three trusted family members or close friends and decide who will take them if the worst should happen. Whoever this is should be incredibly responsible and caring, and willing to love and

raise these kids as if they were their very own.

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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cake and eat it, too. Focusing too much attention on career goals could cause family relationships to suffer - and vice versa. Find a happy medium during the week to come.

something to contribute. There is still usefulness and value even in shy and reticent people, so don’t discard their ideas or fail to solicit their assistance in the week ahead. You may have misjudged someone.

Hit the switch and get your name in lights. In the week to come, you might be tempted to curry favor and grab attention by participating wholeheartedly within groups of people gathered for business purposes.

Don’t mix business and pleasure in the week ahead. Your ambitions could take precedence. but distract you from what is really important. Give your loved ones and family members extra attention.

A little change never hurt anyone. There’s nothing wrong with your circle of friends, but occasionally you can gain a whole new perspective through new people.

Break with routines during the week ahead.

Accentuate the positive. You might benefit by sharing inspirational affirmations and your wisdom with others. Business and financial decisions are best left on the back burner during the first half of the week.

There is light at the end of the financial tunnel. Take a look at the checkbook or bills and tally up the columns. Your past planning and good judgment begin to pay off in the week ahead.

Enjoy a spell in the spotlight. A situation might give you a chance to be the center of attention this week.

Maintain a steady pace when you have many tasks to perform. Take opposition in stride.

Money hidden under the mattress can grow lumpy. Be wise about spending and budgets. In the upcoming week, you will find reasons to be glad that you were highly organized and paid attention to details.

Overcome objections by opening the doors to frank discussion.

Don’t hide the truth or facts in the week ahead.

Emphasize mutual benefits rather than pointing out weaknesses when dealing with others.

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Across 1 Close-up lens 6 Jazz jobs 10 Con game 14 The American dream, e.g.

15 Colosseo city 16 “__, Can You Hear Me?”: song from “Yentl” 17 Road hog 20 Pvt. driller 21 Drips in the ER 22 Arm-twisting 23 Ritzy apartment feature 26 __ mater 27 Hog heaven 32 Frank topper 34 Diddly, in Durango 35 Nietzsche’s “never” 36 Bush’s undergraduate classmates 37 Truth-inadvertising agcy.

38 Disconcert 39 Candy with collectible dispensers 40 Flying start?

42 I-beam, e.g.

Down 44 Hog wild 47 River in central Germany 48 Diamondpatterned structure, as a trellis 51 Black suit 54 Hither’s partner 55 Beach shade 56 Whole hog 60 GI’s supply 61 Mindless learning 62 Shrink in increments 63 It’s history 64 Rephrase, say 65 South-of-theborder sir

1 Center 2 “A watched pot never boils” is one 3 Bring under a single control 4 Dusting aid 5 __ Miss 6 Kowtow 7 Chits in the pot 8 Baseball VIPs 9 Got ready to ride 10 Slinky shape 11 Auel’s “The Clan of the __ Bear” 12 King Kong’s kin 13 Viking’s landing place 18 Big name in copiers 19 Cuban dance 24 Baseball scoring stats 25 Shrek’s sidekick Donkey, e.g.

26 Run __: postpone the bar bill 28 Take out of the carton 29 Also 30 Fitting description?

31 Nostradamus, for one

32 Auto taken back, briefly 33 Topog. map stat 37 Uncle Remus appellation 38 Stew 40 First Mayflower passenger to set foot on Plymouth Rock, so it’s said 41 Neighborhood improvement target 42 Beanstalk threat 43 Hairy TV cousin 45 Sizzling 46 Room for a broom 49 “No prob!”

50 Sign up to compete 51 Trade 52 Arizona tribe 53 Bread machines, for short?

54 Hairy Himalayan legend 57 Valance holder 58 Legal thing 59 “__ you serious?”

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