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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Vol. 8 No. 32

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Valley View faces divide Parents and students speak out at Valley View School Board meeting By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

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It is apparent a clear majority felt there was a divide in the Valley View community after several incidents facing the school district have surfaced over the past few weeks. Community members came out again in full force to the Feb. 10 school board meeting mainly to vocalize their concerns coming to the surface after a student brought a BB gun to Bolingbrook >> see valley view | page 3

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New retail shops coming to Uptown Square Partially opened center will host Nike sponsored youth basketball tourney in future estimating more than 350 teams that will be participating, and the If you build it, need for at least 1,500 they will come— hotel rooms a night. long the premise “It is very exciting behind building the to have a company of new Romeoville that caliber join us and Sports and Athletic says a lot,” said Noak. Center in Uptown Mayor John Noak The village board Square to draw approved the roughly traffic to the area—is showing $463,000 expense to purchase signs of truth. eight, 60 by 99 portable courts The new center partially for the center that will allow opened last month with for such basketball or volleyball promises of drawing vaarious tournaments. The courts will be used April tournaments to its facility. through October, after soccer Mayor John Noak said the season, which the center is center is delivering on that currently being used for. word, announcing plans for In another big announcement, Nike to bring a youth basketball tourney to the center, the village approved the By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

final economic incentive of $400,000 to HB Uptown to build a 9,000 square foot retail center at Alexander and Route 53. Announcements regarding future retailers are expected in the weeks to come, said Noak. Both expenditures will be covered by TIF funds, set aside for improvements to the area. “All the pieces are coming together,” said Noak. Earlier this month, village officials approved a development agreement with BG Investments, LLC, backed by Fat Ricky’s owner Rick DiPego and Frank Guagliardo to construct a 10,000 square foot building at the corner of Phelps and Route 53. The new facility will include Fat Ricky’s Restaurant, a delicatessen and a 4,000 square foot grocery store called Franconi’s.

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school, the fear racing through her at the thought of three of High School last week and the her closest friends in harm’s resignation of BHS principal way and the fear that still stays Michael White days before. with her now. But the incidents do not “All we heard were teachers stop there: People are talking telling us to run and hide,” said about claims of an overpaid the student. “We thought that administration, nepotism and there was a very real possibility alleged lawsuits that presumably that we could get shot. People plague the district—and its all were running and screaming being played out over social and crying…. Sure, security media. was good the next day. But you Parents called on the could see they were checking administration every eighth All we heard and the board child. What were teachers to provide a is keeping telling us to community us safe? And run and hide. forum to address another thing We thought that there the myriad ... no one is of issues to was a very real possibility talking about hash out truth that we could get shot. how Mr.White from rumor in People were running and stopped that attempt to bring screaming and crying…. kid from the community Sure, security was good committing together. the next day. But you could suicide. I’m “We want a see they were checking 15, and I can dialogue. Right every eighth child. What is see it—why is now, it’s begun keeping us safe? it that adults on Facebook,” - 15-year-old BHS student can’t? said one mother. Mitchem “We would hope spoke of the board would like to work the difficulty in proactively with the parents and help us protecting a school, and understand the numbers. How said the recent incident has do you define ‘zero tolerance’ identified new areas for the … there are a lot of unanswered district to look at, including the questions. We have a right to training of teachers in real-life those answers.” situations as opposed to only At the prompting of School online training received now. Board Vice President Rick But administrators also spoke of Gougis, she asked some of those a security plan in place that has questions. On salary increases: been rivaled by many others. Why did Superintendent Teacher’s union James Mitchem receive such representative Vickie Sutterlin a large increase? Response- echoed the community’s --he received a 2 percent concern for safety measures to increase and $65,000 tuition be discussed in further detail reimbursement that shows as and was encouraged by the a salary increase. Next year’s district’s comments. She also salary will not reflect the suggested to be included in a $65,000. Why is Assistant Superintendent Rachel Kinder making upwards of $200,000 when salaries were supposed to be reduced? Response, she took on the role of two administrators, which in effect, said the administration,provided a net savings because of the reduction of one administrator. Do we have zero tolerance for a student who brings a gun to school? Yes, though law requires that a student cannot be expelled for more than two years. However, still, that does not mean a student will be placed in general education if it does not seem appropriate. It was the issue of safety that drew out an emotional dialogue after a 15-year-old BHS student told of the day last week when a student brought a BB gun to

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Parents and students speak out at Valley View School Board meeting

safety committee and asked that the union be kept in an open dialogue. “I think we can identify areas of training to solidify our reactions, and we have learned copious amounts from this,” said Mitchem. “We do understand the gravity of this. Please know that we take this seriously, and none of us want to see any child in harm’s way. We understand the trauma kids are facing, and we are doing everything we can to reinstill confidence in our security measures.” Parents and board members alike spoke of the incredulity of having students fearing for their safety in a place where they are to learn.And that while this incident was unmistakably unfortunate, it is not an everyday occurrence. Some believe these instances have brought out a deeper issue at BHS that speaks to the perception of the school. “I am disheartened and concerned about the perception

of this school,” said Mitchem. “I feet that all this is not a result of this incident, but an underlying current that has lit the fuse… It hurts to see that that some people have been categorizing children at that school. That BHS is out of control, that you can’t walk the halls. I’ve heard reference of children as animals, the ghetto reference…who are we talking about?’ Mitchem held firm to his belief that the shift in the district to center on its new view, placing children first has come with trepidation. “I admit I may be a controversial superintendent but, I know I can honestly say that everything I have done has been based on the best interest of the children,” said Mitchem. “I have to ask myself, ‘Do I be paralyzed by the political fallout, or do I support the decision?’” Mitchem said he would never run from talking to the community and will make

himself available to discuss the issues with an open mind, giving honest answers at face value. “My heart is heavy, too,” said School Board Member Liz Campbell. “From our past meeting and now, I get the sense that there is a divide, be it cultural, between towns, or between an administration. … We hear things like, ‘It takes a village. … ’What insight are you getting in this village? … We cannot take the pain of individuals lightly. We need to bring the issues to the table, and we need to discuss it, because there are a lot of concerns out there.” She also encouraged community members to continue to come forward, despite the “uninviting” vibe from the board members she said has been brought to her attention. “Come back and be steadfast until you get the answer you need,” said Campbell.

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Legislation allows Weber/I-55 work to proceed Gov. Pat Quinn recently signed legislation removing what is hoped to be the final obstacle holding back I-55 project “That was in 2007. We know what happened in 2008. Tha land is worth a fraction of what Another hurdle passes in it once was.” the nearly decade long plan to The land remains unsold and reconstruct the Interstate 55 because the law identified the and Weber Road interchange land sale as the funding source with the help of local for future construction, the legislators. road project could not begin Gov. Pat Quinn recently without that revenue stream. signed legislation sponsored by A freshman legislator, Manley state Sen. Jennifer came on board and B e r t i n o - Ta r r a n t , said she felt I-55 and D-Shorewood, and Weber Road was a state Rep. Natalie priority and began Manley, D-Joliet, looking, along with removing what Bertino-Tarrant, at is hoped to be the legislation and the final obstacle immediately began holding back the working to amend the project that would law. alleviate traffic to “I am grateful an interchange that the governor Gov. Pat Quinn touted as one of understands the Illinois’ heaviestimportance of this congested areas. construction project The project was and our need to move first announced forward, independent years ago under of whether the land the umbrella of is ever purchased,” the Build Will Senator Bertino-Tarrant program, backed said. by both state and Quinn’s signage of federal dollars and SB1219 will allow the its largest project Rep. Natalie Manley Illinois Department of (D-Joliet) 98th estimated at some District Transportation (IDOT) $132 million. to move forward Foreseeing the considerable with the I-55/ Weber Road sum, a funding mechanism was interchange project despite the created in the form of surplus land still being unsold. state property. “I didn’t want this project The law passed seven years to die on the vine because ago designated 200 acres of we didn’t cross our Ts and Stateville Correctional Center dot our Is,” said Manley. “Now land in Crest Hill as surplus this project can move forward state property and reallocated without the sale of the land. In it for sale. fact, it would be irresponsible The proceeds of the sale to sell the land right now. (estimated in 2007 to bring It’s a great piece of land as much as $30 million) were and could be a great spot for to be used to help pay for business some day when the improvements to the Weber economy comes back. We don’t Road and I-55 interchange. want to sell the land for what “I have the utmost respect it would cost just to scrape the for our former legislators A.J. street.” Wilhelmi and Brent Hassert Will County officials estimate who moved forward on a smart an average of 31,700 vehicles plan to use the sale of the land travel on Weber north of the to take care of an area that interchange each day, and needed an upgrade, working 31,000 travel south of it. to make the area safer,” said The Illinois Department of Manley. Transportation estimates that By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

“i have the utmost respect for our former legislators a.J. wilhelmi and brent hassert who moved forward on a smart plan to use the sale of the land to take care of an area that needed an upgrade, working to make the area safer.” - rep. natalie manley, d-Joliet

an average of 107,800 vehicles travel each day on I-55 south of the interchange and 133,700 travel north toward the entrance of Interstate 355. “Will County is one of the fastest growing areas in the entire nation,” BertinoTarrant said. “It is imperative that this roadway can handle our increased traffic and that residents and commuters are able to travel safely. This road project will accomplish that.” Romeoville Mayor John Noak applauded the efforts of Bertino-Tarrant and Manley. “I’d like to recognize the hard work our local legislators have done to get this passed,” said Noak. “We are happy the governor signed it and are very excited to hear his efforts will allow this to become law and we can move forward.” While this obstacle has been removed, the larger issue of funding for the construction phase of the project, expected for 2015, is still on the horizon. “A lot will depend on funding, but people are dedicated to this project.This is not just a quality of life issue, it is a safety issue,” said Manley. “Have you ever traveled south bound on I-55 at 4 p.m. and sat and watched the traffic back up at Weber Road with no where for people to go? It’s terrifying … This legislation was important so that we are not held up and that we are as close to ready as possible to see construction happen.”

Calendar FEBRUARY 13 Valentine’s Day Party. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact:The Children’s Services Desk 815-886-2030 dkoll@ whiteoaklibrary.org. Come to the library for a super fun Valentine’s Day Party. We will hear a heart-felt story and play lovely games! Then we’ll make a 3D valentine, and decorate a cookie for someone special.This event is open to children of all ages, but is most appropriate for children ages 3-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Please let us know of any food allergies. Location: Romeoville Branch Meeting Room A - Main Level. How to Check Out Library eBooks 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Dennis Broz at 815-886-2030 or dbroz@ whiteoaklibrary.org. Are you interested in learning how you can get free, legal library eBooks for your Kindle, Nook, iPad and more? Library staff will demonstrate how to download eBooks from your Library at no cost. After the presentation, stay for hands on training for your particular e-reader. Attendees are encouraged to bring their library cards as well as their own e-readers to the program. If you are using a Kindle or Kindle Fire, you may wish to bring the login information for your account on Amazon.com. Call, visit, email or instant message our Adult Services desk today as seating is limited. This program will be held in the Computer Lab on the lower level.

FEBRUARY 15 Internet Basics Level 1 11 a.m. to noon at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Adult Services desk at 815-886-2030 or dbroz@whiteoaklibrary.org . Join us for a one hour class on the basics of the World Wide Web! In this class, you will learn basic Google searching skills, all about the browser, as well as basic tools to assist you with online safety. Basic computer experience is required, as are mouse and keyboard skills. Registration is also required and begins one month prior to the class date. Call, visit, email or instant message our Adult Services desk to register. Class meets downstairs in the

Computer Lab. My Little Pony™ Equestria Girls Movie Showing. 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Cindy Shutts at 815-552-4280 or cshutts@ whiteoaklibrary.org. Calling all bronys and pegasisters! Join us for a screening of My Little Pony™:Equestria Girls, the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Movie! There will be snacks and prizes. This is for grades 6-12. Not rated. Location: Romeoville Branch Meeting Room A - Main Level.

FEBRUARY 18 Computers for Seniors: Internet Basics 2 to 3 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Adult Services desk 815-8862030 dbroz@whiteoaklibrary. org Learn how to use the Internet. We will cover what a browser is, how to navigate web pages, the basics of search engines, and some rules of online safety. Computers for Seniors is an exciting new series of computer classes aimed at seniors who want to learn the basics of using a computer. This series of 4 classes will introduce you to computers, the Internet, and e-mail. No computer experience is required before the first class. These classes are free to attend, and limited to 12 registered participants. Call, visit, email or instant message our Adult Services desk to register. Class meets downstairs in the Computer Lab. Tween Scene. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Superstar Gaming: Be a star with Just Dance, Glee Karaoke, or Lego Rock Band. Do you enjoy hanging out at the library? Well, come to Tween Scene! Each session we’ll have fun things to do like games, science, anime, manga, and crafts. This program is for ages 9-12. Location: Romeoville Branch Children’s Programming Room - Main Level.

Registration is required. Location: Romeoville Branch Children’s Programming Room - Main Level

FEBRUARY 18 Teen Crafts. 6:30 to 8 p.m.at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Do often wonder what it would be like to live in the past? We are making steampunk brooches using gears from the past but with a hint design from the future. Forget crocheted doilies and itchy knit sweaters! Get your craft on with practical, simple, and decidedly unboring projects for everyone. Grades 7-12.

FEBRUARY 19 Teen Game Night. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road,Romeoville.Contact:Cindy Shutts 815 8862030 orcshutts@ whiteoaklibrary.org. GAME ON. It’s Teen Game Night! Challenge your friends to games on the Wii™ and Xbox 360™ while enjoying tasty snacks at the Library. Location: Romeoville Branch Meeting Room A – Main Level. Not Your Grandmother’s Book Discussion. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Dean at 815-886-2030 or dramos@ whiteoaklibrary.org Are you in your 20s or 30s and look for a book group with a bit more bite? Join us at the Romeoville Branch Library once a month for Good Reads, Good Snacks, and Good Conversation. This month we’ll be reading the latest biography of the enigmatic J.D. Salinger by David Shields and Shane Salerno simply titled, Salinger. Give us a call at 815-886-2030 for more info! You can also find this book group online with Meetup.com www.meetup.com/WOLDsNot-Your-Grandmothers-BookDiscussion Location: Meeting Room B - Main Level.

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Trivia Craze Fundraiser. 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Lockport American Legion Hall, 15052 Archer Ave. Presented by the Pajama Jam. 6 to 6:45 p.m. at Romeoville Area Chamber of the Romeoville Branch Library, Commerce and Tri County SRA. 201 West Normantown Road, Trivia Craze is all about fun - fun Romeoville. Join us for stories, competition where teams battle songs and projects. Wear your to see who has the greatest pajamas and get ready some knowledge of crazy trivia. If you fun! This program is all ages love trivia or just like to laugh but is most suitable for children with your friends, you won’t 7 years of age and younger. want to miss this event!

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Police Blotter

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Romeoville Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Jerome Ross, 51, 244 W. 94th St., Chicago, was arrested at 3:23 p.m. Jan. 28 and charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance and speeding near Taylor Road and Troxel.

A residential burglary was reported in the 900 block of Prairie Clover Drive at 6:11 p.m. Jan. 28. Unknown person(s) entered the residence and took photography equipment, a game console and controllers, several video games, tablets, several pieces of jewelry and money. Estimated value of items taken is unknown at this time.

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Scott Warthen, 39, 3103 September Drive, Joliet was arrested at 6:47 p.m. Jan. 29 and charged with an in-state warrant, DUI, an expired registration, illegal transport of alcohol, and speeding near Route 53 and University Parkway.

Erica DeDios, 28, 1999 W. Helen, was arrested at 7:12 a.m. Jan. 30 and charged with an in-state warrant near Renwick Road and Route 53.

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Charles Maskeri, 83, 770 Farragut, was arrested at 10:05 a.m. Jan. 30 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 1000 block of Romeo Road.

KhaThach,35,432 Pheasant Chase Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 9:58 p.m. Jan. 30 and charged with driving with a suspended license and an instate warrant near Route 53 and Joliet Road.

Rodalfo Cardenas, 34, 402 Garland, was arrested at 10:18 p.m. Jan. 30 and charged with driving with a suspended license and one headlight near Route 53 and 135th Street.

Gabriela Zavalza, 37, 1455 N. Avers, Chicago, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. Jan. 30 and charged with no valid driver’s license and no registration light near Normantown Road and Route 53.

A theft more than $500 was reported in the 1100 block of Windham Parkway at

12:16 p.m. Jan. 30. Unknown person(s) stole a semi-trailer from the parking lot of the business. Estimated value of the trailer is $9,450. Jaqueze Hampton, 25, 21718 Jennings Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:44 a.m. Jan. 31 and charged with driving with a suspended license

and disobeying a traffic signal on Normantown and Weber Road. A burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Crossroads Parkway at 2:29 p.m. Jan. 31. A lock on a vending machine was damaged at approximately $1,000 was taken by unknown person(s).

Marius Webb, 20, 907A Gael Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 2:59 p.m. Feb. 1 and charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance and speeding on Weber Road and Grand Boulevard.

Christen Draine, 607 Jerome Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Feb. 3 and charged with a hit and run, no

insurance, illegal transport of alcohol and failure to reduce speed near Weber Road and I-55. Carl Hayward, 47, 277 S. Oak Creek, was arrested at 6:36 a.m. Feb. 4 and charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance, speeding and an expired registration near Taylor Road east of Troxel.

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Vigilance is the only way to address heroin problem Will County is planning for the 2014 Hero Helps Community Forum which is slated for May 17 Would anyone pay to have cancer? Would anyone have such a compulsion to have cancer they would give their last dime, their life, their soul to have cancer? Of all the sad, heart-wrenching stories I have heard about the dangers of using heroin, I think the recent death of actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman really hit me. Not because he is an Oscarwinning actor and deserves more attention or sympathy than anyone else. It’s because he had been clean for more than 20 years before the demons got to him again. He went into rehab last year and passed away recently with heroin and prescription drugs in his home and a needle in his arm. During those 20-plus years of sobriety, Hoffman had amazing success on film and in the theater. By all accounts, he seemed to be a pretty good dude: purposefully rumpled and common, like you and me.Well, me, anyway. Despite all that apparent success, something let the demons back in. Or rather, something awakened those dormant demons after years and years of apparent success there, too. It reminded me

of a person who suffered from cancer years ago and has been in remission for some 20 years.They lived life, got married, had children, good job … and out of nowhere, the cancer returned. Except in this case, victims drawn to heroin and other drugs are compelled run toward the disease until they ruin, or end, their lives. Recently, we ran a story about the decrease in 2013 in the number of deaths due to heroin overdose in Will County.Thirty-five compared to 53 in 2012,according to Coroner Pat O’Neil, who noted that still meant “35 families whose lives have been forever changed at the loss of a family member ...” Certainly, a lot of credit has to go to efforts by local officials – Will County Executive Larry Walsh, State’s Attorney James Glasgow, Sheriff Paul Kaupas and O’Neil – as well as families affected by a loss, who have brought a great amount of awareness of the dangers of heroin for the past four years through the HEROES HELPS program. However, Will County officials said they don’t see this drop in overdose deaths as an end to the initiative. The county is working

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however, will county officials said they don’t see this drop in overdose deaths as an end to the initiative. the county is working to expand the heroin prevention initiative into other schools in will county. to expand the heroin prevention initiative into other schools in Will County. Will County is planning for the 2014 Hero Helps Community Forum which is slated for Saturday, May 17. Watch for more details. It would be good to attend, or at least familiarize yourself with this killer, especially if you have children. Vigilance really is the only way to stay on top of heroin use, whether or not you or a loved one has been a victim in the past. “I beat it, and I will help you do the same, or prevent you from getting into it in the first place,” sends that demon further into the darkness. But if you’re thinking, “I beat it, and it’s gone.” Or, “This can never happen to me or my kids.” Well, you just made that demon smile. Nick Reiher Managing Editor

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Winter weather causing pot holes, bursting pipes Village uses about 800 tons per two- to fourinch snow event, says Village Manager shape,” he said. Due to the extreme cold the village has seen several water the likes of potholes, bursting main breaks per week and the village has already exceeded pipes and water main breaks. But rest assured Romeoville’s its overtime budget for public works by 25 percent salt supply is safe. and expects that “Salt supply is number to reach 35 down, but we are percent. receiving two to He said the three shipments per overtime budget will day of 80 tons. (The be supplemented village uses about by the village’s 800 tons per tworeserves. to four-inch snow “Romeoville has event), said Village one of the best snow Manager Steve removal programs Gulden. Village Manager in the state and Gulden said the Steve Gulden our employees, village has been regardless of the receiving the max weather are committed to allotment of salt for the past providing the same outstanding several years, even in times the service our residents expect,” max was not needed. “This policy has kept our said Gulden. Countless comments by both inventory in relatively good By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Romeoville has one of the best snow removal programs in the state and our employees, regardless of the weather are committed to providing the same outstanding service our residents expect.” - Village Manager Steve Gulden

village trustees and residents alike praised the work of public works employees plowing both main streets and side streets throughout town, noting the difference traveling through other towns. Village officials also are reminding residents of the Odd-Even parking restrictions in effect: When there are two or more inches of snowfall, “OddEven” street parking goes into effect to allow crews to clean the streets. Odd-Even street parking requires residents to

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Romeoville Public Works crews have been out in full force this past month.

park in front of even numbered addresses starting at 6 p.m. on the odd-numbered calendar day until 6 p.m. of the evennumbered calendar day. OddEven street parking requires residents to park in front of odd numbered addresses starting

at 6 p.m. the even numbered calendar day until 6 p.m. of the odd numbered calendar day. The parking restrictions remain in effect until streets are cleared. All normal parking signs and regulations remain in effect.

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Horoscopes Picky people don’t always pickle peppers, but they might pick on you. In the upcoming week, wear emotional armor to protect yourself from any temporary unpleasantness. This is not the time to take a stand.

The week ahead can be rewarding if you work hard and apply yourself. Avoid tangling with authority figures by challenging their right to be in charge. Remain unruffled if someone seems to be a control freak, dictatorial or overbearing.

Speak kindly. Like a hummingbird, you’re happy and satisfied when sweet nectar is on the tip of your tongue. Avoid making hard-edged pronouncements, being judgmental, or putting your foot down during the week ahead.

Avoid taking implied criticism too personally. Here and there during the week ahead, someone could say or do something that seems unkind or harsh. Remain thrifty with your cash and generous when people make mistakes.

Sit on your hands. Ambitions could rise up and swallow you whole, so it’s best not to meddle or tinker with a situation until your judgment improves. In the week ahead, maintain a low profile and get plenty of rest whenever you can.

The week ahead may bring old friends back into your immediate vicinity or put you in contact with the elderly. Adjust your attitude to meet or exceed the expectations of others. A job or assignment may be repetitive and monotonous.

Use old-fashioned good manners to avoid a showdown. Your natural inclination to be a peacemaker can come in handy in a dispute. You might feel insecure about your financial status or creative abilities in the week ahead.

Put burgeoning business ideas on the back burner. This is a week in which hard work will be required just to keep up and get caught up. Frequent repairs and breakdowns on the home front may keep you busier than usual.

To avoid getting in trouble, you might inadvertently beat around the bush with the wrong end of the stick. In the week ahead, pay attention to meeting deadlines and paying your bills on time. Don’t procrastinate.

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” Take to heart the Dalai Lama’s words in the week to come. You may face numerous opportunities to do the wrong thing.

Your “stuff and nonsense” meter might be going full blast this week. People may seem critical and accusatory with little reason, but it’s up to you to avoid confrontations. A petty quarrel could cause more trouble than it’s worth.

Hold off on starting any new projects or making any important commitments in the week ahead. This is a time to refine your plans and look for loopholes or pitfalls. Don’t dwell on the negatives, just fix them.

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Previous puzzle’s answers

Jumbles: • MADLY • NOBLE • ZODIAC • PAYING

Answer: When he caught Junior playing with matches, Dad was -- BLAZING MAD

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INSIDE: Spartans shut out of girls bowling sectional, page 12; NASCAR changes will impact Joliet race, page 16

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Spartans still going through growing pains By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Three quarters into the season, having no seniors on the team is no longer an excuse for the Romeoville girls basketball team. And, while being young is no longer an excuse, being small is. “We are small, but the young thing is gone,” said Romeoville coach Julio Carrasco.“We played better at the beginning of the year when that was an excuse and now we have digressed. We went from averaging 51 points a game the first six games to now we are 40 or even 39, so we are losing some scoring opportunities.” Against Minooka last Friday, the Spartans jumped out to a 13-8 first quarter lead behind a pair of Alexis Marin three pointers, but then the Indians got defensive, holding Romeoville to just two points in each of the second and third quarter en route to a 47-24 win over the Spartans. Marin led the team with 12 points, while Cherish Smith added nine. “We scored two points in the second quarter and two points in the third quarter,” Carrasco said. “Offensively, we just are

missing a lot of easy shots.” Having only two players 5-feet, 10-inches or taller and no player taller than 5-11, Romeoville cannot afford to miss shots. “Unfortunately for us rebounding wise, we are getting one shot and they get four or five opportunities,” Carrasco said. “We knew we were small up front and our inside game right now is hurting us. Hopefully it’s something we can address and practice at it.” Without the size to pound the ball inside, Romeoville has to use the outside shot and penetration to put points on the board. “We have to rely on our outside shot and our percentage from the outside isn’t the greatest,” Carrasco said. “We get the open shot and we just miss them. We miss three or four layups and that is eight points right there.” Carrasco said the Spartans need to get more confident with the players on the floor, especially because with no seniors, this team is going to grow together. “We need to get confidence in what we have,” he said. “There are times where we look inside >> see PAINS | page 16

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Alexis Marin tallied a team-best 12 points in the Spartans’ loss at Minooka.

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Spartans’ bowlers come up just short of advancement By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

It was a tough day for Romeoville Saturday at the Bolingbrook Regional at AMF Lanes. The Spartans were in position to have at least one individual advance to sectional play, but came up three pins short. The top four teams and 10 individuals not on those teams qualified for the Moline Sectional this Saturday. “They battled all year,” Romeoville coach Mike Eccleston said. “We came out a little tight. One-pin spares can make the difference, and as usual, one-pin spares made the difference.” Senior Kaitlyn Maquera came up three pins short of sectionals,

rolling a 1,076. Freshman Erin Cosner was among the top 10 individuals until after the final game,finishing with a 1,063.Senior Ashley Lezon added a 1,042. “It is good for the program, but it’s disappointing that she fell off at the end,” Eccleston said of Cosner. “We have to get her in the weight room and get her stronger so the ball can stay up.” Despite not being represented in Moline, it was a solid year for Romeoville and the future looks even brighter. “This was probably one of the best years we have ever had,” Eccleston said. “We won two conference matches and went 3-1 out of conference. We had girls today who came out and battled. I’m looking forward to next year.” • Bolingbrook took advantage of its home lanes to qualify two individuals to sectional play Feb. 8 at AMF Lanes in the Bolingbrook Regional. Junior Felicia Montecinos finished third overall individually with a 1,301 total, while sophomore Megan Neverouski shot a 1,118. Waubonsie Valley’s Julia Bond won the individual title with a

1,485. Waubonsie also won as a team with a 6,246. Bolingbrook was sixth with a 5,285. “I’m very happy,” Montecinos said. “It helps to bowl at your home house, but at the same time, anyone can have a bad day. I just kept my confidence up and what everyone has taught me. It was probably my best tournament all year. I’ve been working hard for this.” “I am (really happy),”Neverouski said. “I just followed through and kept my arm straight and made sure I hit my arrow. It is awesome to make it. I just did the best I could today. The oil pattern and the lanes helped me.” The Raiders made it to state this year on the boys’ side, which motivated Montecinos since her brother, Gio, and boyfriend were on the team. “It does give us motivation,” Montecinos said. “My boyfriend is on the team too, and him and my brother both help me and my brother tries to make me more competitive with him. They definitely do help me and they make me want to make state as much as they did.” The duo will now compete at

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Freshman Erin Cosner bowled a 1,063 for the Spartans.

the Moline Sectional Feb. 15 at Highland Park Bowl. “I just want to have confidence in myself and do the best I can,” Montecinos stated. “I want to reflect on everything everyone has told me. I’m going to try my hardest to make it to state.” “I just have to keep my head up, follow through and do everything I’m supposed to do,” Neverouski said.“It’s an amazing journey to get to where you are at the beginning and to make it all the way to the end.” Also competing for the Raiders were Annemarie Schwahn (1,061), Ashley Wheaton (908) and Kim

Bell (897).

WRESTLING Both Valley View schools competed in the Bolingbrook Regional Feb. 8. The top three wrestlers at each weight class advanced to Normal Sectional, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 15. Qualifying for the Raiders were Andrew Collins at 145 (1st), Eli Carbajal at 220 (2nd) and Victor Armand at 182 (3rd). Romeoville had one qualifier in Daniel Carreno, who placed third at 160 pounds.

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Flyers click in win over Jewell The Lewis University men’s basketball team was clicking on all cylinders as the No. 22 Flyers shot 62.7% from the field, knocked down a season-high 13 three-pointers and posted a season-high in points scored in the 94-73 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over William Jewell at Neil Carey Arena on Feb. 8 afternoon. As a team, Lewis shot 62.7% (37-for-59) from the field and 56.5% (13-for-23) from threepoint range. Lewis’ 13 three-pointers are the most by a Flyer squad since they hit 13 in an 86-64 win over Saint Joseph’s on January 28, 2012. This is also the third time the Flyers have shot over 60.0% in a game this season. Lewis freshman guard Capel Henshaw (Harrisburg, Ill./

Harrisburg), junior forward David Niggins (Naperville, Ill./ Naperville Central) and junior forward Julian Lewis (Flossmoor, I l l . / H o m ewo o d - F l o s s m o o r ) combined for 10 of the Flyer 13 three-pointers. Henshaw finished with a season-high 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field and 4-for5 from long distance. Niggins was 3-for-4 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points and six rebounds. Lewis scored a game-high 21 points and seven rebounds and hit all three of his three-point attempts. Lewis junior point guard Jeff Jarosz (Lyons, Ill./Morton) posted 11 points and six assists, while senior guard Nick Valla (Tinley Park, Ill./Marist) had a career and team-season best 10 assists. As a

team, Lewis dished out 28 assists. That’s the most helpers the Flyers have had since they collected 33 in a 105-64 win over Lincoln Christian on January 9, 2006. “I thought the guys came out with purpose, played extremely hard and gave great effort,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said. “We played with confidence and I thought Capel (Henshaw) gave us a big lift in the first half. I thought Julian (Lewis) played really well and (Nick) Valla had a good floor game.” With the win, Lewis extends its home-winning streak to 14 games and improves to 18-3 on the season and 10-3 in conference action.William Jewell falls to 8-13 on the campaign and 4-9 in GLVC play. >> see FLYERS | page 14

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>> FLYERS, from page 13 William Jewell junior guard Jordan Lewis topped the Cardinals with 19 points, including five three-pointers. Freshman guard Kyle Smith and junior forward Cyril Bilong both came off the bench to score 12 points for the Cardinals. The Flyers also enjoyed a sizeable advantage over William Jewell on the glass. They out-rebounded the Cardinals, 36-20. The Flyers also forced 11 WJC turnovers that led to 22 points. Lewis returns to action on Thursday (Feb. 13) night, as the Flyers head to Rolla, Missouri to square off with Missouri S&T. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.

WOMEN’S HOOPS Junior Jess Reinhart (Normal, Ill./Bloomington Central Catholic) led the Lewis University women’s basketball with 27 points, connecting on 10-of-11 (90.9%) from the field and 7-of-9 from the free throw line, as the No. 16 Flyers picked up an 86-75 victory over William Jewell on Saturday (Feb. 8) at Neil Carey Arena. The Flyers improve to 18-3 on the year and 12-1 in Great Lakes Valley Conference action while the Cardinals fall to 9-12 on the campaign and 4-9 in conference play. “William Jewell played a great game,” Lewis head women’s basketball coach Lisa Carlsen said. “We did what we needed to

Sports do down the stretch for the win.” “As the game went on we did a better job getting the ball to our post players,” Carlsen said. “Our posts are tough to handle for any team, but it’s on us to get them the ball.” Lewis redshirt sophomore guard Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) chipped in 21 points, including two threepointers and 9-of-10 from the free throw line, while dishing out five assists and collecting five boards. Sophomore forward Mariyah Brawner-Henley (Skokie, Ill./Niles North) tallied 19 points and nine rebounds while junior guard Nikki Nellen (New Berlin, Wis./Pius XI) had six points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals for the Flyers.

William Jewell’s Chelsea Meeks hit a jumper to tie the first half for the seventh time at 30-30 with 3:29 left. Meeks’ shot spurred the Cardinals to close the half on a 10-6 run, and take a 40-36 lead into the locker room. In the second half the Flyers were able to wear the Cardinals down, using a 7-2 run to tie the game at 65-65 on a Johnson three-pointer at the 8:01 mark. Lewis didn’t look back after that, as Johnson hit a three-pointer and made a fast-break layup before the Flyers tallied 12-of-16 shots at the line in the last two and a half minutes to push their lead out to 86-75 for the win. The Flyers out-scored the Cardinals 42-34 in the paint, and

won the battle on the boards, 4135. Lewis was also able to hold William Jewell to only one made three-pointer in the second half, after giving up five in the first half. The Cardinals had four in double-figures, led by Aerial Smith’s 18 points, five assists and four rebounds. Chelsea Meeks and Hayli Jo Smith both chipped in 15 points, while Cassy Nicolay collected a double-double with 10 points and 11 boards. The Flyers will next head on the road to take on Missouri S&T on Thursday (Feb. 13) at the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building in Rolla, Mo.Tip-off is set for 5:30 PM.

sPorts

BOYS BBALL Points Per Game Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East George Sargeant, Maine South Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Corey Evers, Plainfield South Jalen Jackson, JCA Grover Anderson, Lockport Andrew Palucki, Maine South Evan Hines, Niles West Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Romeo Magliore, Niles West John Campbell, Lockport Miles Snowden, Plainfield South Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Devin Blake, Downers North Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Ray Greco, Downers North Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Kelly, Westmont Jake Smith, Minooka Shane Murray, Lisle Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Allias Roberts-Burnett, Joliet West Rebounds Per Game Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Jeremy Glavanovits, Lisle Miles Snowden, Plainfield South Devin Blake, Downers North Zach Trussell, Lisle Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North George Sargeant, Maine South John Campbell, Lockport Shane Murray, Lisle Joe Butler, Minooka Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Shakur Triplett, Bolingbrook Josh Smith, Plainfield East Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Kelly, Westmont Matt Mahlke, Downers North Josh Dillingham, Bolingbrook Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Assists Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Grover Anderson, Lockport Logiurato, Westmont Sean Maloney, Maine South Andrew Palucki, Maine South

24.0 19.3 16.8 16.6 16.2 15.2 14.3 14.2 13.7 13.3 13.1 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.1 12.0 11.6 11.6 11.2 11.1 11.1 10.8 10.7 10.6 10.5 10.5 10.2 10.1 9.5 9.0 8.6 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.8 6.3 6.0 5.9 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.0 80 75 66 61 59

Jonny Butler, Minooka Myles Ward, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Little, Westmont Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central CJ Redmond, Bolingbrook Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Joe Butler, Minooka Neal Tyrell, Minooka Jon Arenas, Maine South Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Nick Novak, Plainfield East Ralph Blakney, Lockport Steals Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Grover Anderson, Lockport John Campbell, Lockport Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Logiurato, Westmont Andrew Palucki, Maine South Romeo Magliore, Niles West Jon Arenas, Maine South Ralph Blakney, Lockport Jonny Butler, Minooka Neal Tyrell, Minooka Corey Evers, Plainfield South Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Joe Butler, Minooka Nick Novak, Plainfield East D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Deiondre Taylor, Lockport CJ Redmond, Bolingbrook Myles Ward, Plainfield East Tim Doll, Westmont Josh Smith, Plainfield East Field Goal % Shane Murray, Lisle Tristin Esker, Plainfield East George Sargeant, Maine South Julian Torres, Bolingbrook Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Shakur Triplett, Bolingbrook Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Tristin Esker, Plainfield East Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Matt Hund, Plainfield Central Devin Blake, Downers North Free Throw % Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Odi Audisho, Niles West Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East George Sargeant, Maine South

57 57 56 55 53 51 46 45 44 43 43 43 42 41 40 42 40 37 36 34 33 31 29 28 28 28 27 27 26 26 24 24 22 22 21 21 21 20 .667 .658 .640 .630 .602 .595 .590 .577 .573 .570 .550 .543 .980 .833 .824 .820

Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Andrew Palucki, Maine South Emin Ademi, Niles West Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Grover Anderson, Lockport Allias Roberts-Burnett, Joliet West Connor Bielat, Lisle Romeo Magliore, Niles West Cappel, Minooka Brodric Thomas, Bolingbrook Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Torrens, Westmont 3-pointers Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Jalen Jackson, JCA Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Nick Novak, Plainfield East Evan Hines, Niles West Shane Ritter, Plainfield South Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Andrew Palucki, Maine South Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Ray Greco, Downers North Neal Tyrell, Minooka Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Jojo Rios, Niles West GIRLS BBALL Points Per Game Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Jaida Green, Downers North Emily Schramek, Benet Emily Eshoo, Benet Erin Heide, Minooka Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Sarah Costello, Downers North Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Peyton Winters, Downers North Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Monica Barefield, Joliet West Elanta Slowik, Maine East Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Kathleen Doyle, Benet Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Rebounds Per Game Chavon Banks, Joliet Central

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.820 .790 .778 .773 .771 .770 .760 .757 .750 .742 .740 .720 48 41 37 32 31 26 25 25 25 25 24 23 23 21 21 18.5 15.8 15.1 14.8 14.3 13.8 12.5 12.3 12.5 12.2 11.8 11.3 11.0 10.6 10.6 10.8 10.5 10.2 12.0

Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Sarah Costello, Downers North Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Cherish Smith, Romeoville Peyton Winters, Downers North Maria Protic, Maine East Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Assists Sarah Costello, Downers North Jaida Green, Downers North Bre Sobotka, Resurrection Juatece McNear, Joliet Central Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Kelly Kons, Maine South Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Monica Bareﬁeld, Joliet West Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Erin Heide, Minooka Nina Anderson, Maine South Lexi Marin, Romeoville Skyle Osborne, Romeoville Sydney Arlis, Minooka Christina Ekhomu, JCA Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Kathleen Doyle, Benet Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Megan Roberts, Maine South Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection Jnaya Walker, JCA Bethany Bachmann, Minooka Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Peyton Winters, Downers North Steals Sarah Costello, Downers North Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kianna Campbell, Lockport Jaida Green, Downers North Destiny Hollins, Lockport Bre Sobotka, Resurrection Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Jnaya Walker, JCA

9.7 9.5 8.8 7.9 7.6 7.6 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.3 6.0 120 76 72 70 69 62 59 57 56 52 49 45 41 39 37 36 36 35 33 33 33 32 31 31 30 27 26 82 62 54 53 50 49 43 41 41 40

Kailey Foster, Joliet West Naomi Mayes, Lockport Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Nina Anderson, Maine South Christina Ekhomu, JCA Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Elanta Slowik, Maine East Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Kelly Kons, Maine South Monica Barefield, Joliet West Field Goal % Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Ty Battle, JCA Peyton Winters, Downers North Emma Hlavin, Benet Sydney Arlis, Minooka Kyla Creal, Lockport Jenna Martin, Benet Kendall McDermott, Benet Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Free Throw % Autumn Lawson, Joliet Central Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Emily Eshoo, Benet Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Faith Heitman, Romeoville Alexis Pease, Minooka Emily Schramek, Benet Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Kelly Kons, Maine South Jnaya Walker, JCA 3-pointers Emily Schramek, Benet Emily Eshoo, Benet Erin Heide, Minooka Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Jaida Green, Downers North Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Sarah Costello, Downers North Nina Anderson, Maine South Kelly Kons, Maine South Kennedy Weigt, JCA Monica Barefield, Joliet West Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kate Moriarty, Resurrection

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NASCAR changes will impact Joliet By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

While the fact that the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup will still kick off on Sept. 14 in Joliet at Chicagoland Speedway, NASCAR announced Jan. 30 that the way the Cup is won will look a whole lot different. The new championship format will expand from 12 to 16 teams and will put greater emphasis on winning races. It also implements a new roundby-round advancement format that ultimately will result in the winner being decided by the first driver of the final four to cross the finish line. “We have arrived at a format that makes every race matter even more, diminishes points racing, puts a premium on winning races and concludes with a best-of-the-best, first-tothe-finish line showdown race – all of which is exactly what fans want,” said Brian France, NASCAR chairman and CEO at the State of NASCAR Address. “We have looked at a number of concepts for the last three years through fan research, models and simulations, and also maintained extensive dialogue with our drivers, teams and partners. The new

Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup will be thrilling, easy to understand and help drive our sport’s competition to a whole new level.” With the new changes, a victory in the first 26 races all but guarantees a berth in the 10-race Chase for Cup. While all 16 Chase drivers will be in the hunt when they take the green flag in Jolie, the number of drivers in contention for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship will decrease after every three Chase races, from 16 to start in the Chase Grid; 12 after Chase race No. 3; eight after Chase race No. 6; and four after Chase race No. 9. If there are fewer than 16 different winners in the first 26 races, the remaining Chase Grid positions will go to those winless drivers highest in points. If there are 16 or more winners in the first 26 races, the ties will first be broken by number of wins, followed by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver points. If the trend continues, there will not be very many positions open for points leaders. In 2012 and 2011, there were 15 different race winners, while in 2013, NASCAR saw 14 unique winners. The first three races of the

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NASCAR chairman and CEO, Brian France describes the new Chase Grid during NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 30, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chase,beginning at Chicagoland will be known as the Challenger Round, while the next three will the Contender Round, the next three will be the Eliminator Round and race No. 36, the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead on Nov. 16 will be the NASCAR

Sprint Cup Championship “We are in the midst of historic, positive changes in our sport and I applaud NASCAR for the amount of time, energy and research they have poured into this process,” said Scott Paddock,Chicagoland Speedway

president. “Our fans will undoubtedly be the beneficiary of these modifications, and I truly believe they will bear witness to the most exciting season of racing in our facility’s history in 2014.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

>> PAINS, from page 11 and don’t make the pass when it’s open.Then we have to get (510 center) Perla (Gutierrez) the confidence inside to score. It’s all growing pains right now.” While the future is bright for the young Spartans, Carrasco is looking to get the team going in the right direction for the playoffs this year. The Spartans open the playoffs at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 in the Romeoville Regional. Romeoville is the No. 15 seed and will face No. 18 Plainfield Central. A win would pit the Spartans against Valley View rival Bolingbrook at 6 p.m. the next day. The Raiders are the No. 2 seed. “We have four games left and then it’s the playoffs,” he said. “I want to end this season on a high note and be ready to compete in the playoffs.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Plainfield East beats North, leads SPC By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

A packed house and Comcast Sportsnet were on hand Friday night for the battle of 119th street between Plainfield North and Plainfield East. Despite losing to the Tigers at North 78-72 earlier this year, the Bengals held a game lead in the Southwest Prairie Conference heading into the evening. That lead grew to two games with a 69-48 win. “We have had our goals set up from the beginning of the season and we want to win conference,” East senior Nick Novak said. “We were hanging around second or third and some chips fell in our favor. Now we are playing every game is the championship game and hopefully we can win out in conference.” With North and Plainfield South both losing, the Bengals (14-7, 8-2) own a two-game lead over both, as well as Minooka, who are all 6-4 with four games remaining. Even with the nice cushion, it isn’t time to crown the Bengals the champs just yet. “To think we were a game down two weeks ago,” East coach Branden Adkins said. “This is not over. There are still a lot of games left. We have South Friday, who had a 14-point lead on us and then Oswego, who beat us at their house.We can’t get too far ahead. If we win out we can get to 20 wins, which would be great for the program with where we were around Christmas time when we were .500.” “We have to stay focused,” East senior Myles Ward said.“We can’t get too high or too low. We have to stay focused and keep winning these games.” North scored the first two points of the game Friday night, but that would be its only lead of the game. East took a 17-7 lead early in the second quarter and would keep a double-digit advantage the rest of the game. The Bengals led 31-13 at the half and 46-28 after three. “It all starts with defense,”Ward

said. “If we can get turnovers, we can get easy baskets.” The Tigers scored eight straight points early in the fourth quarter to get to within 12 at 48-36, but that would be as close as they would get as East went on an 8-1 run to put the game away. “We were able to attack the basket and get some layups,” Adkins said. “They can go on some runs and score six or eight points quickly. We limited those runs tonight.” It was a balanced attack for the Bengals as Ward had 17, Novak 16 and Aaron Jordan 15. “They told me to keep attacking and be aggressive,”Ward said.“We always start out slow so we had to come out fast today. At the beginning of the season I think we relied on Aaron too much, but now I think we figured it out and everyone started scoring. Once they stop worrying about Aaron so much, then we can get him the ball.” “Myles did a great job getting to the bucket,” Novak said.“He’s our point guard and our leader on the floor, so when he gets going it turns out well.” “We thought we could attack the basket,” Adkins said. “Myles took that challenge. I told him he needed to be a floor leader tonight and make good decisions. He was aggressive and tough and distributed it when he needed to. We knew they were going to faceguard Aaron but other guys contributed and that is what we needed and will continue to need.” Trevor Stumpe scored 18 for the Tigers and Kevin Krieger added 12. “We threw some stuff at them that I thought they really struggled with,” Adkins said. “We switched on screens and it was stop Trevor by committee.We communicated well on the other guys. They seemed a little stagnant.They like to score quick and I thought we slowed them down.” “We couldn’t make a shot and we didn’t run any offense at all,” North coach Robert Krahulik said. “There was no motion, no

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Myles Ward scored 17 points in Plainfield East’s win over Plainfield North, 69-48.

movement, no cutting hard. We maybe made two hard cuts the whole game. “Maybe they were a little tight. They knew how big this game was. “They knew we needed it for conference. They knew it was

on T.V. A lot of different factors could have affected it. A lot of the shots were short, which was surprising.” Now two games back with four to go, the Tigers are starting to turn their attention towards the postseason.

“Now we’re going to build up for regionals,” Krahulik said. “We have four games left. We have to focus on playing good defense, which wasn’t that bad tonight, and moving and cutting.” Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Real Estate & Business

dave says

Question: What’s so special about $1 million? If your entire net worth is $100,000, and you put $30,000 of it into a vehicle that will lose 60 percent of its value, you’re just being financially and mathematically stupid Dear Dave, I’ve heard you say many times you shouldn’t buy a brandnew car unless you have a net worth of $1 million. What’s so special about a million dollars? Angela Dear Angela, In all honesty, there’s nothing particularly special about a million dollars. A brand-new car will lose about 60 percent of its value in the first four years. So, if you’re going to turn a $30,000 investment into $12,000, you’ve got to have a bunch of money. You’ve got to be in pretty great financial shape in order to absorb the blow. If your entire net worth is

$100,000, and you put $30,000 of it into a vehicle that will lose 60 percent of its value, you’re just being financially and mathematically stupid. Your income is your largest and most powerful wealthbuilding tool. If you’re buying things that go the wrong way in terms of value, you’re not gaining wealth; you’re losing wealth. There’s really nothing special about $1 million. I could have said $2 million or $900,000, but $1 million is easy to remember. Plus, it’s nothing to sneeze at in terms of an individual’s net worth.When you lose a lot, and it’s a small percentage of a lot, you don’t have to worry so much. But when

you lose a lot and you didn’t have much to begin with, that’s a recipe for financial disaster! —Dave

Do fewer dumb things Dear Dave, My parents co-signed on government loans so I could go to college. Would my forbearance or non-payment affect their credit if I don’t pay? Tiffany Dear Tiffany, Yes, it would. I’m not trying to lay a guilt trip on you, kiddo, but you’ll be trashing your mom and dad’s credit if you don’t pay the bills on time. If they co-signed for you, they’ll start getting phone calls, too, if you don’t do the right thing and pay back these loans. The truth is, your mom and dad shouldn’t have co-signed for you in the first place.There’s only one reason lenders want a co-signer, and that’s because they’re afraid the person taking out the loan won’t be able to pay back what’s owed.

My goal here isn’t to beat you up, Tiffany. It’s to give you information that you—and your parents— need in order to make different, smarter decisions in the future.We all do dumb things sometimes. In the past, I did some really dumb things with very large numbers attached.The goal is to grow, learn, and try to use what we learn in order to do fewer dumb things in the future. —Dave

Where to save? Dear Dave, I’m 26, and I just started a new job making $50,000. I’ve also been offered a 401(k) with no match. Should I put money into the 401(k) or open a high-yield CD? Crystal Dear Crystal, I’ve got another idea. I’d open a Roth IRA with good growth stock mutual funds inside and fund it up to $5,500

a year. Make sure these mutual funds have been open at least five years—preferably 10 years or more—and have performed well. Mathematically, this investment, growing tax-free, will be superior to a nonmatching 401(k). Then, if you want to invest more than $5,500, you could put some additional money into the 401(k) offered by your company. Again, make sure you’re invested in good growth stock mutual funds with long, successful track records. Congratulations, Crystal. And good luck! —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 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 405 Garland Avenue Romeoville, Illinois 60446 (SIngle Family). On the 6th day of March, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Plaintiff V. Juan F. Gonzalez Jr. aka Juan Francisco J. Gonzalez Jr.; Bertha Alicia Gonzalez M.; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendant. Case No. 12 CH 5384 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC Att: Mr. Anthony Porto 1807 West Diehl Road Suite 333 Naperville, IL 60566 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (Fax) For bidding instructions visit: www.fal-illinois.com PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 783 Pine Trail Drive, Romeoville, Illinois 60446 (SINGLE FAMILY). On the 27th day of February, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSFB Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2005-9 Plaintiff V. Melanie Scanlan; Michael Scanlan; Bank of America, N.A.; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. Case No. 12 CH 1616 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC Att: Mr. Anthony Porto 1807 West Diehl Road Suite 333 Naperville, IL 60566 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (Fax) For bidding instructions visit: www.fal-illinois.com PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

ROMEOVILLE

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSFB Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2005-9 Plaintiff,

Nationstar Mortgage LLC Plaintiff,

vs. Melanie Scanlan; Michael Scanlan; Bank of America, N.A.; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. No. 12 CH 1616

vs. Juan F. Gonzalez Jr. aka Juan Francisco J. Gonzalez Jr.; Bertha Alicia Gonzalez M.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. No. 12 CH 5384

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 19th day of November, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 27th day of February, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 9, IN PINE TRAILS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE TOWNSHIP, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 20, 1988 AS DOCUMENT NO. R88-02542, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 783 Pine Trail Drive, Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY P.I.N.: 02-27-315-019

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 23rd day of January, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 6th day of March, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 19 IN BLOCK 9, IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 33, AND THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 34, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 3, 1959, IN PLAT BOOK 31 PAGES 55 AND 56, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 872683, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 405 Garland Avenue Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Description of Improvements: SIngle Family P.I.N.: 02-33-408-019-0000

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC Att: Mr. Anthony Porto 1807 West Diehl Road Suite 333 Naperville, IL 60566 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (Fax) For bidding instructions visit: www.falillinois.com PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

Published 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

Published 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

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it is extremely important for by dr. adam aronson, md parents, coaches, and trainers sports-related concussions to be familiar with the signs and are a hot topic in recent symptoms of concussion and to years, in the media and for understand the importance of pediatricians and emergency seeking appropriate medical medicine doctors. the evaluation and treatment. our popularity of soccer, football, understanding of this common hockey, lacrosse, basketball Medical Memo injury and its potential long and other competitive contact by Dr. Adam term complications has sport place many children Aronson, MD changed dramatically in recent and adolescents at risk for head injuries and possible concussions. years ...

... and it is no longer acceptable to just “tough it out.” Dr. Adam Aronson, MD, is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers are advised to consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical issues. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 676-5394 or visit: www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

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although complete prevention of sportsrelated concussions may be impossible, many measures are being taken to lower risks. These include rule changes and improvements in protective gear such as helmets and mouth guards. However, there is limited evidence to demonstrate if these have resulted in an actual reduction in concussions. The most important part of caring for athletes with head injuries continues to be education regarding recognizing the signs of concussion and the importance of seeking proper medical attention. one of the most important considerations is determining when it is safe to allow the athlete to return to practice and competition. Because each individual will recover at a different pace, there is no established schedule, but there are clear guidelines that must be followed. No one should ever be allowed to play on the same day. pediatricians and families should err on the side of caution and, “When in doubt - sit them out.” Young athletes should be cleared to return to play only when completely symptom free both while at rest and during exertion. families should be warned that studies have shown that the recovery time in younger athletes is often up to 10 days longer than adults with similar head injuries - so parents and athletes must remain patient. parents need to remain educated and proactive so they ensure their children receive proper diagnosis and treatment after all head and neck injuries.

The focus of management of a young athlete with a concussion is to educate the patient and their family regarding activities to avoid, and to allow the brain to recover. There are no medications that have been shown to shorten the course of symptoms, although ibuprofen is often recommended by physicians to alleviate headache. recent studies have demonstrated that “Cognitive rest” can hasten recovery. Children and adolescents with concussions often ﬁnd that attending school, taking tests, doing homework, and even leisurely reading will worsen their symptoms. These activities should be carefully monitored and limited as much as possible to allow the brain to recover. Computers, video games, and watching TV also require focus and attention and should therefore be strongly discouraged as they may exacerbate the post concussion symptoms and prolong recovery time. after someone injures an ankle, they instinctively know to stay off of it for some time to let it heal. The brain also needs rest for the concussion to heal. The importance of this “Cognitive rest” is often overlooked, but it is a critical component of recovery. physical rest is also extremely important.

The signs and symptoms of concussion are variable. some are obvious such as loss of consciousness, and some are less specific complaints such as feeling a bit “foggy.” Common physical changes include headache, nausea and vomiting, feeling dazed or stunned, visual changes, dizziness or balance disturbance, and sensitivities to light or sound. These are often accompanied by a host of cognitive and emotional symptoms, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness and having trouble remembering recent events, feeling confused or answering questions slowly. In the days and weeks after the initial injury many patients also experience irritability, anxiety, or feelings of sadness. sleep patterns can also be affected. some individuals feel drowsy and sleep more than usual, while others have difficulty falling asleep. any child or adolescent who suffers a head or neck injury should be carefully assessed for any signs of concussion. If there are any concerning symptoms, no matter how mild, the athlete should be removed from the practice or game and evaluated by a physician. This evaluation can usually be done 1-2 days later by the child’s primary care pediatrician but referral to a local emergency department is indicated if the athlete experiences more severe symptoms. While in the emergency department the injured athlete will be assessed to determine if neuroimaging is appropriate. The test of choice is usually computed tomography, otherwise known as a CT scan.

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