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White Oak Library hosts Author Fest in Crest Hill more than 50 authors gather to meet area readers by mark gregOry editorial director

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For book lovers, going to the library to peruse some titles is a good way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Throw in the fact that the readers have the ability to meet more than 50 authors and discuss the books and it makes up one of the biggest events of the year for the White Oak Library District. The third annual Author Fest was held last Saturday at the Crest Hill branch and was designed to showcase local and regional writers.

“Attendees can come out and mingle face to face with dozens of authors and look at the books, buy the books or just talk to them about becoming an author and how they did it,” said White Oak Library District Director Scott Pointon. “Everyone that is into reading, I think, has a secret desire that someday, they will write a book. So, they love to talk to people that have succeeded in writing a book and getting it published and interact one-on-one.”

The event evolved from one old idea and a new one.

“For five years, we did ‘Book Lov-

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the hallways of the crest hill library were filled with autors and readers mingling with each other.

ers Day’ and we would bring in a keynote author and the whole event was about that one author and then we would promote things about books and reading from the library’s perspective. People enjoyed themselves at those events, but over the course of five years, it ran its course,” Pointon said. “We had always wanted to do a local author fair, so we just combined the two ideas and this is our third annual White Oak Author Fest and it is first and foremost a local author fair and this year, we have more than 50 regional authors and some of them are from towns right around us and others are a little further away in Chicagoland. They are all close

enough that they can drive in for the event.”

This year’s theme was Crime and Punishment – fitting with the Crest Hill branch located in the shadows of Stateville Prison.

“If you look out the back window of the Crest Hill branch, you see Stateville Prison, so Crime and Punishment is a good theme for us.”

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow had originally been scheduled to speak on the Drew Peterson case, however, some recent developments in the case made it a topic he was unable to speak on, so Assistant State’s Attorney Peter Wilkes filled in and entertained and informed the crowd. Wilkes was followed by a special keynote author Jeff Mudgett, the great-great grandson of H.H. Holmes, the notorious serial killer from ‘The Devil in the White City’ fame. He was also the co-host of History Channel’s ‘American Ripper’.

Mudgett was promoting his book Bloodstains – the tale of his spiritual journey to find his roots, accept the family secret and his fascination into obsession with Holmes and the story behind one of America’s most notorious killers.

Mudgett captivated the crowd with tales of his family story, his book, the TV show and future plans chasing the remaining secrets of H.H. Holmes.

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Joliet police in search of info about Oct. 17 murders two murders on same day remain unsloved

by brian stanley bugle staff

@BugleNewspapers bstanley@buglenewspapers.com Joliet police are investigating two murders which occurred within hours of each other on Oct. 17.

The first occurred at 12:21 a.m. when shots were reported near an alley off the 800 block of Cora Street. Responding officers found Dearis J. Evans, 24, had been shot while sitting in

a parked vehicle. A 19-year-old man who had been with Evans was also at the scene, but was not injured.

Evans, of Lockport, was taken to Saint Joseph Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

About four-and-a-half hours later - at 5:07 a.m. the body of Shaianne P. Williams, 25, was discovered about 3.5 miles away near California Avenue and Rosalind Street. Williams, of Joliet, had “trauma to (her) body,” police said.

There were no immediate indications if the homicides had any connections to each other or another recent slaying in Joliet.

On Oct. 10, Jesse B. Hannah, 33, was shot to death at Krakar and Elgin avenues. A 19-year-old man was also critically injured in that shooting incident, which remains under investigation. Detectives have asked any residents or businesses from Nicholson Street to Broadway and Ruby to Moran streets with surveillance video from 11 p.m. Oct. 16 to 1 a.m. Oct. 17 to call police at (815) 724-3020.

Anyone with information can also anonymously call CrimeStoppers at (800) 323-6734. CrimeStoppers offers rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.

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Who taught who when Stanley sat down with local Girl Scouts?

At first, I wondered if Shorewood’s Girl Scout Junior Troop 71519 reached out to acknowledge all the Thin Mints I’ve purchased over the years.

But they needed a writer to help them earn a Scribe Badge and since Stephen King and J.K. Rowling weren’t available, the troop turned to the local newspaper.

So on Oct. 17, I met with Abby, Nora, Mya, Elaina, Laurie, Katie, Zoe and Ava - all age 10 - to go over what it takes to make an article.

I explained how a local news story is similar to a non-fiction book report or very recent history assignment with a goal of telling the reader who, what, when, where and why.

After that the girls had a chance to ask each other questions and then ask me questions.

And I learned as much as some of the questions as the answers.

For example, the blue, red and yellow “Superman” ice cream can also be called “Captain Marvel,” if you prefer a female superhero.

And there may never be satisfactory answer why Goofy wears clothes and Pluto does not, but if Pluto decided to put a scrunchy on his head, he’d be a “VSCO girl.”

I’m barely up on what a scrunchy is, but if you ever want to practice what it’s like communicating in a country without a common language, have a group

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seven-year-old addy boggs is given a h.u.g.s bear by co-founder of shorewood h.u.g.s laura charland.

Minooka, Plainfield Central volleyball team up for H.U.G.S by mark gregOry editorial director

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of 10-year-old girls explain VSCO to a middle-aged newspaper man.

After several disastrous attempts, the helpful and polite young ladies finally dumbed it down enough for me to understand VSCO is similar to Facebook without likes and comments. Often the girls using VSCO wear “millions of scrunchies.”

I’ve no idea what media platforms we’ll be using when these Girl Scouts are looking for careers, but Shorewood has several aspiring environmental reporters and some interested in “oddball local news.”

Meanwhile, the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are teaming up for the Fall Food Drive. Bags will be dropped off on Shorewood porches the weekend of Oct. 26 and picked up Nov. 2 for donation to the Restoration Food Pantry.

When the Oct. 15 volleyball game between Minooka and Plainfield Central ended, the scoreboard said the visiting Indians had won 27-25, 25-17.

The real winner, however, was Addy Boggs. Addy is a student at Circle Center Grade School in Yorkville and has been diagnosed with Batten Disease CLN3 — a very rare, genetic disease that to this point has no cure.

Of the many symptoms of Batten Disease, one is vision loss, which she is already starting to experience.

For the past seven years the Minooka girls volleyball team has partnered with Shorewood H.U.G.S to raise money to help grant a wish and put a smile on the face of people in need.

“This has been seven years and when we started we were only on wish 200,” said H.U.G.S Founding Member Laura Charland. “Addy is wish 841. Events like this allow us to touch so many, and not just pediatric.”

The organization was started

by Charland and four friends as a way to give back.

“We all live in Shorewood but all of our kids went to different grade schools and we decided

the girls themselves went door-to-door themselves to get donations for raffle baskets, charland said. it is teaching them to help people in their community. we wanted to help people in our community,” she said.

All of the money raised stays within a 20-mile radius of Shorewood and while H.U.G.S main fundraiser is the annual Chocolate Ball, which will be held Feb. 1 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Joliet, the help both Minooka and Plainfield Central give to the cause is enormous.

“The girls themselves went door-to-door themselves to get donations for raffle baskets,” Charland said. “It is teaching them to help people in their community.”

The players enjoyed getting involved in raising funds for a good cause. “As the two teams come together, we want to make whoever we are doing the wish for feels really special,” said Minooka senior Samantha Zurawski. “We want to give them a big, warm wel-

come when they walk into the gym and raise as much money as we can for them and their family because what they are going through is hard. We want the one goal to be special. When we heard (Addy’s) story, we just wanted to come together for her.”

The two schools are two of the oldest in the Southwest Prairie Conference as well as historically two of the best, so the game between the two programs is always circled on the calendar in both locker rooms.

For the past few years, they have partnered in the Hits for H.U.G.S game, coming together for a cause before doing battle on the court.

“Working with Plainfield Central has really helped the cause because (Plainfield Central coach Erik Vogt) and I believe in the same things,” said Minooka coach Carrie Prosek.

“This is a great event and we are so happy to join with them because it used to just be us.”

“When we are able to help an organization like Shorewood H.U.G.S, it makes the environment great,” Vogt said. “Anytime you can bring two teams together that are always competing for championships and compete for something that is much more important like our community, it is a great feeling.”

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pOssible a win this week would put Joliet west in the ihsa playoffs as a conference champion, despite 4-5 mark

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@RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com In a game that was significant for both teams with a conference title on the line, Joliet West defeated Plainfield South 22-7.

The Tigers, who entered the game one game behind Plainfield South and Plainfield East, needed the win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

A South win would have locked up the Southwest Prairie Conference East Division title, however, the West win gives the Tigers a shot at the title and a playoff berth, despite a best-case 4-5 overall record.

The Cougars will finish out the regular season against Romeoville, Plainfield East will host Joliet Central Steelmen and West will travel to Plainfield Central. The three opponents are all 1-7.

Wins by all three would result in a tiebreaker, which is determined by fewest combined points in head-to-head games.

With 36 points allowed, West owns the tiebreaker over the Cougars (49 points) and Bengals (52). Both South and East would be projected to be in the playoffs based on a 5-4 record and the number of wins by opponents.

West used momentum of senior night to make sure it remained in the playoff picture.

“We came into the game wanting to protect the football and play responsibility football on defense,” said West coach Bill Lech. “I think we were confident that we’re able to run the ball and it was just a total team effort tonight.”

A five-yard rushing touchdown by junior running back Keith Bronson put the Cougars on the scoreboard with 5-minutes, 11-seconds remaining

in the first quarter, but the Tigers were stingy the rest of the game.

A 32-yard field goal by senior Connor Halla cut the Cougar lead to 7-3, and an interception by senior cornerback Kinsyn Shelby, one of three interceptions by the Tigers defense on the night, crushed any momentum the Cougars had.

“Small mistakes, turnovers and we just couldn’t finish drives tonight,” said South coach Bill Bicker. “West played really well, Bill is a great coach and they were just more prepared than we were tonight.”

Two possessions after the Tiger interception, a 4-yard end-around by senior receiver Samuel Mono gave the Tigers their first lead of the game with 2:10 left in the first half. Another field goal by Halla put the Tigers up 13-7 at the half.

A Tiger safety on snap over the head of the Cougar punter in the end zone was only scoring in the third quarer and put the Tigers up 15-7.

To start off the fourth, a two-yard rushing touchdown by junior running back Trent Howland (27 carries, 216 yards) extended the Tiger lead to 22-7.

“At the end of the day it was a win for us,” Howland said. “We had to really come out here and show everybody what we can do.”

Mono again followed the Howland touchdown with his second score of the day on a eight-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Brenden McGee that put the game out of reach for the Cougars with just 3:50 left on the clock.

“Tonight just wasn’t our night,” said Cougar junior quarterback Nicholas Schultz. “A loss is a loss but it’s also a lesson, we just have to finish strong next week.”

trent howland and Joliet west defeated plainfield south.

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gary bell returning to will county Former Joliet township superstar will hold his ‘elite 80’ showcase at romeoville high school by mark gregOry editorial director

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When January rolls around, Vince Carter will become the first player in National Basketball Association history to play in the league in four different decades.

In 2016, Chicago native Kevin Garnett retired from the NBA as a 15-time All Star, 2004 NBA Most Valuable Player and 2008 NBA Champion.

In 1995, those two, along with Terrance Roberson, Ron Mercer and Stephon Marbury made up the Street & Smith’s High School All-American First Team. The five of them went on to combine for more than 50 years in the NBA. On that same list of the top 20 prep players in the nation was Joliet’s Gary Bell.

The 6-foot, 4-inch high school standout was on the Street & Smith Third Team that season.

He finished behind Garnett as Illinois Mr. Basketball, and went on to play at the University of Notre Dame.

After a myriad of injuries and misinformed decisions, Bell retired from playing professionally in 2003 without ever reaching his goal of playing in the NBA. Bell has spent time as a high school basketball and football coach, administrator and special education coordinator in North Carolina and Virginia.

Now, he is ready to devote his time back to his game and his community — his Joliet community.

Bell will host his Skill over Politics Elite 80 Skill Evaluation Showcase Nov. 2 at Romeoville High School – where his grade school teammate and lifelong friend Marc Howard is the head boys basketball coach.

The event includes players from the high school graduating classes of 2022-2028.

The girls event runs noon-2:30 p.m. and the boys runs from 3-5:30 p.m.

“From my vantage point, there were certain things I was and wasn’t prepared for and it was where I was with my maturation,” Bell said. “That sixth through 10th grade year when you are reliant on your parents, that is when you need the assistance from people that can get your name out there. It is all about the relationships and I am trying to develop relationships so they

feel empowered, that they have someone in their corner that wants to see then win.

“I will be that beacon of light and that standard of excellence that student athletes, parents, coaches and administrators can come to and get honest, reliable feedback. I am looking to give unbiased assistance because too many look at what they can get out of it versus how they can help people.

I have had opportunities, made mistakes and bounced back and I want to come back and share that with Will County so they don’t make the same mistakes.”

Understanding why Bell would choose to hold his event in the community he came from rather than the one he lives in, takes an understanding of what Joliet means to Bell.

“Moving to Joliet in 1988, I was not happy that we moved from North Carolina to Chicago and then we had just moved again from Chicago,” Bell said.

“But, Dirksen Junior High School gave me confidence in myself and gave me the belief that I could be more than I thought I could. They allowed me to be who I am today and for that reason, I will always be indebted to the Will County area. I made mistakes and the community always embraced me.

“Home is where your heart is and my heart will always be in Illinois, Will County, Joliet, IHSA – that is who I give kudos to building me. If I can give something to give and share to help somebody’s life, I want to do that.”

Other than an extraordinary talent, what Bell has to offer started with the Steelman.

Bell scored 2,140 points and grabbed 1,250 rebounds for the thencombined Joliet Township program.

Out of several offers, Bell chose the University of Notre Dame because coach John MacLeod had spent 18 years as an NBA head coach prior to returning to college with the Fighting Irish.

Bell never planned to be at Notre Dame past his sophomore season.

The plan was to turn pro, but that plan began to unravel before he left Joliet.

“My junior year (of high school), I injured my back and we kept that under wraps,” Bell said. “So, the end of my junior year and my whole senior year, I played with a herniated disk in my back. I really wasn’t even practicing my senior year. It really changed the

way I played the game. My junior year, I was averaging three to five dunks per game and my senior year, that really fell off because my athleticism was taken away. That is the reason I didn’t play football my senior year.”

Bell still had a fantastic senior season for the Steelmen and led them to a fourth-place finsh in Class AA. “I graduated June 2, 1995 and I had a five-hour surgery June 3. I went to Notre Dame not even having rehabbed from the surgery and I was ready for practice on Oct. 1 and that is an unbelievable four-month turnaround on a herniated disk. That wasn’t realistic and my back flared up again.”

His back injury, combined with a muscle virus, cost him 14 games his freshman year, but he was where he wanted to be by the end of the campaign.

“It was one set back after another. I finally started the last six games of my freshman year, averaging 12 points and six rebounds per game in those last six,” Bell said. “Everything was starting to go well. I was getting past the back and I was learning to play without a 40-inch vertical jump.”

Then came his sophomore year.

“My sophomore year, I was starting, I was explosive and I got my mojo back. We had just dominated on our trip to Italy and I remember the day Ron Artest was visiting Notre Dame.

I will never forget it,” Bell said. “I put on a show that day and at the end of the scrimmage, I had the opportunity to take a three from the corner and I didn’t. I drove in because I wanted to put the finishing touches on it and a walk-on ran in front of me and I dislocated my entire ankle.”

He returned from the ankle injury to play in 11 games and average doubledigit points, but on February 16, 1997, the injury bug hit Bell again – this time bigger than ever.

In a 75-70 Big East loss to Villanova, Bell tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

“I had just checked back in the game, I was stepping over a Jason Lawson screen and I tore my ACL,” Bell recalled. “That destroyed my world – it took me years to mentally bounce back from that. It was a difficult time. I went in there with the intention to play two years and go pro.”

Instead of heading to the NBA after his sophomore season as he had envisioned, Bell and the Irish parted ways in an orchestrated scenario that saw him suspended and then released

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a superstar at Joliet, gary bell was a high school basketball coach and is now holding a showcase at romeoville high school nov. 2. from his scholarship.

“I was damaged goods and it came down to business and Notre Dame didn’t want to appear to be cutting ties – so they suspended me for violating team rules. That was an agreed upon thing that we had talked about and we said and they released me,” Bell said.

“I couldn’t do what I was brought in to do and coach MacLeod’s job was on the line. People never knew this truth because I was embarrassed. I felt like I let everyone down. I didn’t realize until recently that I had no control over those injuries and that what happened doesn’t make me less of a basketball player or a person.

“I had so much momentum going into college and I wanted to go up more and more, the only way to go was down. I pretty much reached my pinnacle in high school.”

In two seasons at Notre Dame, Bell played in just 27 games, averaging five points and 1.7 rebounds a game.

With his days in South Bend behind him, Bell entertained several top-tier programs, including returning to Illinois to play for Jimmy Collins at University of Illinois-Chicago.

Ultimately, he chose North Carolina State and enrolled. However, having to sit out a year because of transfer rules

and turning heads in a summer Pro Am League, he ended up at DivisionII North Carolina Central where he could play immediately.

Before he ever suited up for the Eagles, Bell played in Italy, which unknowingly violated NCAA eligibility rules.

So, while he did get his degree from NC Central, his college playing days ended at Notre Dame.

“I was forced to live a basketball hustler’s life. Play a little bit in Holland, a little in Italy, in the ABA a little bit and in some Pro Am Leagues and it was a rat race,” Bell said. “My daughter was born in 2003 and that year, I retired as a professional player.”

His daughter, Alary, is now a 6-2 freshman already getting college looks and Bell feels the need to help her and other players like her to get the instruction, on and off the court, that is needed.

“To be the best dad for her, I need to immerse myself again in basketball,” Bell said. “And for all these kids, when you have somebody that says, I made mistakes and that is what makes me who I am, they can see that.”

To register for the Elite 80 Skill Evaluation Showcase, vist garybellbasketballacademy.com for details.

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winners never quit, quitters never win dear dave, What’s the best way to talk to a parent, and tell them their career or financial choices aren’t working out? My mom and dad divorced a few years ago, and now my mom is having money problems. She bought some rental properties after the divorce with the idea becoming a landlord and generating income that way. Since then, she

upcoming events OCTOBER 24 CREST HILL tween scene: hallOween cupcake wars. 5-6 p.m. White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch. Tweens are invited to decorate their Halloween-themed cupcake while the clock is ticking! Cupcakes will be judged by a guest judge, and there will a prize for the winner(s)! This program is intended for ages 10-12. Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please inform us 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

OCTOBER 25 WESTMONT ghOst escape (grades 6-12). 5:30-6:30 p.m..

Westmont Public Library. Community Meeting Room - First Floor. Can you survive the ghost onslaught and discover the secret of the terrible event, armed with only a spectral camera? Find out in this after hours program! Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please arrive by 5:45 pm to ensure entrance to the program. If you are unable to attend a program for which you have registered, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make your spot available for someone else. You can cancel your program registration by calling the library at 630 869 6150 or by using the cancellation link found in your registration confirmation or reminder email.

Thank you.

OCTOBER 25 NILES spOOky teen stOry time. 4-6 p.m. Niles Maine District Library. We’re turning down the lights and turning up the frights for this storytime. Hear tales of haunted houses, full moons, and blood-sucking vampires. Campfire not included, but s’mores will be served.

OCTOBER 25 PARK RIDGE ghOstbuster’s ball. 7-8:30 p.m. South Park Rec Center. The Werewolves will howl, and the Monsters will mash! Join us in celebrating at our Ghostbuster’s Bash. Bring the whole family for a ghostly good time! Dance to our Devilish DJ’s spooktacular sounds and enjoy a gremlin’s dessert buffet. Be sure to come in your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to win the costume contest.

OCTOBER 26 PLAINFIELD spOOktacular. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Plainfield Public Library District.

Stop by the Library during Downtown Plainfield’s Spooktacular and get your picture taken in our photobooth!

OCTOBER 26 NILES rOcky hOrrOr picture shOw meetup. 10-11:30 p.m. Music Box Theater. Celebrate Halloween by doing the Time Warp at this cult classic showing.

Meet at the Music Box Lounge first, then enjoy the film with a live Shadowcast. This is an 21+ event. Please make sure to bring an ID with you.

Costumes are not required, but encouraged!

has lost the properties to foreclosure and isn’t making a lot of money in her new job. I’m worried about her, but I just graduated from college, and I’m afraid she won’t listen to me.

renee dear renee, You’ve got a great heart, and I’m glad you love your mom enough to want to help her. Divorce is never an easy thing for anyone involved. I’m guessing you’ve heard sayings at some point in your life about how winners never quit, and quitters never win. Those

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statements aren’t always completely true. Successful people quit doing things that aren’t working all the time.

This doesn’t have to mean you give up on a dream. It might mean you change the processes and methods you’re using—especially if what you’ve done in the past hasn’t worked out well. Part of being successful in life, and in business, is having the ability to recognize when something isn’t working and make changes. You sound like an intelligent, caring young woman. But honestly, there’s probably not much chance someone fresh-out-of-college will have a lot of influence with her mother when it comes to things like this. It might be

a good idea if she talked to one of her friends or relatives a little closer to her own age. I mean someone with a little more life experience. If she’s in a good church, she could even talk to her pastor. In the meantime, maybe you could talk to someone like this and explain what your mom is going through. Ask them to approach her, and see if she’ll listen and be willing to accept some new ideas. You’re a good daughter, Renee. Show your mom all the love and support you can. It sounds like she needs it right now.

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Deadline to order Dog Park Calendars extended due to popular demand, the deadline to place your online order has been extended to november 6 If you haven’t ordered your Forest Preserve 2020 dog park calendar yet, you’re still in luck. Due to popular demand, the deadline to place your online order has been extended to Wednesday, November 6.

When a flood of last-minute orders came in right before the October 20 deadline, the Forest Preserve contacted the company that is printing the calendars to see if the deadline could be pushed back. The extension was approved so more people could have time to order, while still receiving the calendars in time for the holidays.

Proceeds from calendar sales benefit the Will County Humane Society.

Each calendar costs $15, with approximately $10 from each sale going to the Humane Society. To order a calendar, visit willcountydogs.org.

In addition to extending the deadline, the identity of the calendar’s cover dog has been revealed. With a tilt of his head and his tongue hanging out, Kane is pictured taking a break at Whalon Lake Dog Park in Naperville.

The Lab/border collie mix was adopted by owner Manuela Chairez of

Bolingbrook when a coworker could no longer care for him.

The calendar includes dozens of photos of other dogs frolicking at the Forest Preserve District’s six dog parks. In all, more than 40 dogs are featured in the calendar including purebreds, mutts, males, females and dogs of all shapes, ages, colors and sizes.

The calendar also profiles some of the dogs who have overcome obstacles to find their forever homes thanks to the Humane Society and loving adoptive families.

For instance, the story of Woodie the Wonder Pup, who was found as a puppy with his back paws completely severed and was rescued by the Humane Society, illustrates how important it is to give animals a second chance. And information on Payton, a sweet lab mix who was seriously ill when the Humane Society took him in, shows how even the sickest dog can find a loving home.

To read more about some of the dogs featured in the calendar, visit willcountydogs.org.

mOre inFO dogs that will be featured for each month of 2020 and their owners’ names are: January: koda, bridget sonnemaker, new lenox February: ellie, michelle alfaro, bolingbrook march: gio, rose broderick, crete april: sasha, kristin wunderlich, Joliet may: maslow and carter; Jaclyn and Jesse Fleck, naperville

June: stanley, kelli Ferguson, bolingbrook July: dougie, matt and tricia domico, Orland park august: ruckus, gaetano pampinella, romeoville september: wilson, murphy and rusty; rob and Jodi traver, shorewood October: Jericho, kelly and sean bandzi, mokena november: bella, pam bonk, Orland park december: scout, cindy mcgee, bolingbrook

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Nursing home retirees have more than century of service combined

shelly hester, worked for 39 years in various roles; d.b. alexander, had a 47 year and nine-month career in the environmental services department; barb brown served for 32 years in the environmental services department also On Oct. 11, three long time employees of Sunnyhill Nursing Home celebrated their retirement with 118 years of combined service.

“We are so thankful for the service from these wonderful, dedicated employees and wish them a healthy retirement,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh, who oversees the nursing home. “We will miss their smiles, energy and service to the residents.”

Shelly Hester, worked for 39 years in various roles, most recently in the payroll – HR Department.

D.B. Alexander, had a 47 year and nine-month career in the Environmental Services Department and recently was acknowledged as the longest serving employee in the county, and Barb Brown served for 32 years in the Environmental Services Department also.

Each has a special reason for her longevity. “I loved interacting with the residents,” Brown said. “My mother was even a resident here for a couple of years.”“You step up where you are needed” said Hester who was always willing to help others and put this into action when she cooked during one of the worst snowstorms in Chicago history.

“It was a lot of fun working at Sunnyhill and I really enjoyed the residents,” Alexander said.

When asked what she plans to do in her retirement, Alexander said, “any and everything I can.”

Maggie McDowell, Administrator at Sunnyhill, said it is not uncommon for employees of the nursing home to have long careers and this kind of overall longevity.“ Historically, Sunny Hill has been

when asked what she plans to do in her retirement, alexander said, any and everything i can. very fortunate to experience such staff commitment and longevity being a norm,” she said.

“These particular staff members collectively declared they have en-

joyed one common thread, that of having had the honor to serve our residents and experience the opportunity to develop many lasting friendships and relationships over the years.”

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Sunnyhill Nursing Home offers resident-centered care in a newly renovated facility located in Joliet. For more information about these services, call 815-727-8710.

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(IMPORTANT note: This is a Foreclosure Notice.

Please place this in the legal notice section on Oct 16, 23, 30, 2019. After the first run, a copy of the notice needs to be sent to the Circuit Clerk.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS GSMPS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-RP1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF, VS. JANET B FELLERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 19 CH 1278 212 SW CIRCLE DRIVE JOLIET, IL 60433 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Janet B Fellers Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOTS 312 AND 313 IN EASTMORELAND, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 30 AND PARTS OF LOTS 28 AND 29 OF R.J. BARR’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 12 AND PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 13, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF EASTMORELAND RECORDED MAY 28, 1924, IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGES 52 AND 53 AS DOCUMENT NO. 367639, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 212 SW Circle Drive Joliet, IL 60433 and which said Mortgage was made by, Janet B Fellers Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for The First Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2002014183; and for other relief.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on December 10th, 2019 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to prescreen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before November 15, 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an efiling service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www. illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp, or talk to your local circuit clerk’s office.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 270702-198652 I3133629 Published 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

real estate (IMPORTANT note: This is a Foreclosure Notice.

Please place this in the legal notice section on Oct 16, 23, 30, 2019. After the first run, a copy of the notice needs to be sent to the Circuit Clerk.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS GSMPS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-RP1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF, VS. JANET B FELLERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 19 CH 1278 212 SW CIRCLE DRIVE JOLIET, IL 60433 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Janet B Fellers Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOTS 312 AND 313 IN EASTMORELAND, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 30 AND PARTS OF LOTS 28 AND 29 OF R.J. BARR’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 12 AND PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 13, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF EASTMORELAND RECORDED MAY 28, 1924, IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGES 52 AND 53 AS DOCUMENT NO. 367639, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 212 SW Circle Drive Joliet, IL 60433 and which said Mortgage was made by, Janet B Fellers Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for The First Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2002014183; and for other relief.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on December 10th, 2019 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to prescreen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before November 15, 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an efiling service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www. illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp, or talk to your local circuit clerk’s office.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 270702-198652 I3133629 Published 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

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real estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOSE HERRERA, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOSE HERRERA, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOSE HERRERA, DECEASED, ANDRES HERRERA, KARINA HERRERA, ADRIANA HERRERA and JOSEPH CERNUGEL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JOSE HERRERA, DECEASED, Defendants.

CASE NO. 19-CH-181 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 611-613 LANDAU AVE. JOLIET, IL 60432 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Jose Herrera, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders Against the Estate of Jose Herrera, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders Against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Jose Herrera, deceased, Andres Herrera and Adriana Herrera, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 611-613 Landau Ave., Joliet, IL 60432, more particularly described as: i.

The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. ii.

The court in which said action was brought is identified above. iii.

The names of the title holders of record are: Andres Herrera, as to an undivided 1/2 interest and Heirs and Devisees of Jose Herrera, deceased, as to an undivided 1/2 interest and Andres Herrera iv.

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: THE NORTH 45 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 5 OF GARNSEY AND KNOX’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 2, 1888 IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 3, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 148996, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 30-07-10-216-0070000 fka 07-10-216-007-0000 v.

A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 611-613 Landau Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 vi.

An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of the Mortgagors: Jose Herrera, Andres Herrera and Adriana Herrera, who signs solely for the purpose of waiving Homestead Rights Names of the Mortgagee: Bank of America, N.A. Date of the Mortgage: November 17, 2009 Date of the recording: January 6, 2010 County where recorded: Will County Recording document identification: Document No. R2010001194 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on November 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 604324399 on or before November 15, 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. CLERK OF THE COURT

real estate THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Danielle Patterson (#6306717) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740

real estate Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 Published 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

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Avoid medication errors with these guidelines doctors, patients and pharmacies must work together to ensure that medication is taken safely Prescription medications are a necessity for many people. The American Academy of Family Physicians says that, each week, four out of five adults in the United States will use prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and/ or various supplements. Approximately onethird of adults take five or more medications at the same time.

The potential for adverse drug events is elevated when people are taking multiple medications at one time. For example, mixing pills has the potential to cause serious injury or even death.

Doctors, patients and pharmacies must work together to ensure that medication is taken safely. One of the best ways to prevent errors with medications is for patients to take an ac-

tive role in their health care management.

knOw yOur dOse Children are at an especially high risk for medication errors because they require different doses than adults, offers the Mayo Clinic.

Adults of different weights who share medications can run into trouble as well. It is key to follow the dosing instructions, as even a minor error in regard to dosage can potentially cause a big problem.

FOllOw up with yOur dOctOr Certain medications can cause side effects that only can be noticed by lab testing, such as an impact to the liver. Doctors also may be under an obligation to follow up with patients taking psychological drugs to ensure the efficacy of treatment. Make sure you keep all follow-up appointments.

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The potential for adverse drug events is elevated when people are taking multiple medications at one time. ‘errors’ from page 14 It is up to patients to share information with prescribing doctors regarding any and all products being taken to avoid harmful interactions.

Using the same pharmacy for all prescriptions also is helpful.

Be honest about height and weight Medication labeling and package inserts typically use metric units to correlate dose to a person’s physical attributes. Individuals should know their information in metric measurements and be honest with themselves about

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Use medications correctly It is important not to chew nonchewable pills or cut pills unless the pharmacist or doctor has said it is safe to do so. Accurate dosing also requires using the right spoon or syringe, not silverware. Store certain types of medications, such as eye drops and ear drops, separately so they’re not mistaken for one another.

These are just some of the ways to prevent medication errors. People can consult with their doctors and pharmacists for more assistance in staying safe.

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