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APRIL 24, 2014

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By lauRa katauSkaS| STAFF REPORTER Already playing host to several sporting tournaments, the Romeoville Athletic and Event Center will see several new events come to town in the next few weeks. A community open house was recently held April 12 inviting residents to come in and check out the 75,000 square foot Athletic and Event complex at 55 Phelps. It was partially open this January and is now celebrating its grand opening, realizing its place as the recreational anchor to its new Uptown Square development. The center houses indoor soccer and basketball facilities, community meeting rooms, and multipurpose space to accommodate events such as home and boat shows. In addition to space available in the new building, the site has been designed to accommodate outdoor special events, such as festivals and outdoor markets. >> See ‘active’ page 4 Submitted photo

The community checks out the new Romeoville Athletic and Event Center during its open house.

Water agency passes budget; refiles lawsuit

Lawsuit concerns acquiring a pipeline from the American Lake Water Company By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The Northern Will County Water Agency approved the 2014-2015 fiscal budget of nearly $563,000 for the fiscal year and is in the process of refiling its case of eminent domain to acquire a pipeline from the American Lake Water Company and a move to gain control of the water system for its communities. Mayors from Bolingbrook, Homer Glen, Lemont, Romeoville and Woodridge make up >> see water | page 8

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Rep. Natalie Manley holds citizen committee meeting Manley routinely holds Citizen Advisory Committees to gather feedback on state, local issues “By bringing so many vibrant, professional women together, my hope is to brainstorm on how we can encourage more young women to take on leadership roles in business, government, or any field they choose,” said Manley. “I look forward to working with my committee towards ways we can empower and support future generations. I also appreciated our candid conversation on legislation and possible initiatives that will benefit women and children.”

Manley routinely holds Citizen Advisory Committees to gather feedback on state and local issues from community members. In addition to her Working Women’s Advisory Committee, she also holds meetings on public safety, health care, education, and retiree issues. For more information, please contact Manley’s full-time constituent service office at (815) 725-2741 or e-mail repmanley@ gmail.com.

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Drama Club invites audience to solve a murder

Lukancic Middle School’s spring production of the Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss set for May 1-3 By Sam Koeppl, Alexis Mackowiak, and Jessica Wisniewski Valley View School District

Again and again, a killer strikes. Is no one safe from King Rottenlux’s evil mummy’s curse? Will you discover the killer before it’s too late? Come find out at Lukancic Middle School’s spring production of the Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss, a May 1-3 show full of mystery, excitement, humor, and even an opportunity for audience members to question some of the characters and solve the crime. The story begins with Egyptologist Tommy Towers who is a wealthy man with everything going for him. He has a beautiful wife, a mansion in exotic Luxor, Egypt, and fame and fortune from finding ancient Egyptian King Rottenlux’s Tomb. Celebrity detectives Jessica Maples and Hercules Porcchop arrive to toast a great archeological find by their old

friend, Tommy and his young wife, jewelry-obsessed New York socialite, Ivy Towers. As always, the Professor is accompanied by his devoted assistant, Alexandra and brighteyed graduate student, Claire. Even world-famous celebrities like Hollywood bigwig Max DeBlohardt, silent screen heartthrob Lyle Stark, and movie starlets Violet and Rose LaTou have come to celebrate. Meanwhile, conflict in the mansion brews as nephew and heir to the Professor’s fortune, Peter, is torn between his clingy ex-girlfriend, Sylvia and his eager-to-please new love, Cloe. Rounding out the cast of crazy partygoers is heroic local police inspector Hector Zudector, a trio of Shakespearean housekeepers, an insane knifewielding French chef, dueling newspaper reporters, and freeloading fortuneteller and spiritual medium Madame Tarantella. The stage is set for a grand celebration, but festivities are

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Hollywood bigwig Max Deblohardt (Trevor Underwood), movie starlets Rose La Tou (Nora Osmani) and Violet La Tou (Arta Osmani) and silent screen heartthrob Lyle Stark (Anthony Talaganov) prepare to celebrate in a scene from the Lukanic Middle School production of “Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss.”

swiftly cut short by the violent murder of one of the partygoers. Could Professor Tommy Towers have cursed everyone by disturbing the ancient king’s tomb or is the killer’s motive simply love or money? Directed by David Zucker and Jessica Wisniewski as well as Student Director, 7th Grader Bryan Croce, performances will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $4 for adults/$3 for students of any age. Children 6 and under attend for free. Cast members include: Professor Tommy Towers, Sam Koeppl; Alexandra Periwinkle, Nicole Faille; Ivy Towers, Abbey Brand; Claire Partridge, Alex Sweetie; Nellie Fry, Maddie Diliberto; Max Deblohardt, Trevor Underwood; Jessica

Maples, Ivy Jones; Hercules Porcchop, Zach Smith; Juliet Lennox (a maid), Makenna Finley; Tarantella, Alexis Lee; Peter Wittingstump, Matthew Bauman; Sylvia, Peyton Camden; Cloe Cantrell, Paula Ornelas; Lyle Stark, Anthony Talaganov; Rose La Tou, Nora Osmani; Violet La Tou, Arta Osmani; Chef Lulu Fondue, Christina Pronger; Cordelia Lennox (a maid), Paige Principe; Portia Lennox (a maid), Tiffany Moccaldi; Inspector Hector Zudector, Traegan Boness; Lloyd Crane,Alec Mager; and The Mummy, Justin Ligeski. Ensemble members are: Shawn Lewis, Noah Journigan, Jaela Foster-Burns, Celeste Hughes, Sierra Crownhart, Franki Miller, Shawn Oderio, Joshua Lee, Kayla Kalal. Crew members are: Melissa Abraham, Sara Alcantara, Erika Arrez, Antonia Carbonara, Corrine Doty, Mallory Drada, Michael Gabarczyk, Tiegan Glenke, Loren Hibner, Brenda Huerta, Holly Hunt, Tamryn Jordan, Alexis Mackowiack, Olivia Makepp, Jenna Mandrelle, Caitlin McGillen, Kaitlynn Moran, Olivia Moran, Emily Moyolt, and Abi Orfino

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Will County Board rejects pay increases for employees

County Board Speaker Herb Brooks Jr.: ‘Not the right time’ By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

The Will County Board late last year approved pay hikes for employees, and some believed they deserved increases as well. But not now. Proposed pay increases for county clerk, sheriff and treasurer, as well as for the board members, failed for lack of a second at the County Board’s April 17 meeting. The raises, which would have taken effect during the next terms for those offices and

not for current office-holders, would have amounted to an extra $150,000 or so annually, said Board Member Steve Wilhelmi, D-Joliet, chairman of the board’s Finance Committee, before the meeting. “All of the other county employees got a 2 percent raise,” Wilhelmi said. County Board Speaker Herb Brooks Jr., D-Joliet, said after the meeting he would have voted for the county board increases had the proposal received a second. “We are also county employees,” Brooks said. He estimated that with various committee and board meetings, County Board members, who also serve as Forest Preserve District commissioners, average 20 to 30 hours a week.

Asked if that justified a benefits package with full insurance benefits, Brooks said that it what helps make it attractive to want to serve on the board or work for the county. But Brooks also said he and other board members received calls, letters and emails from constituents saying they were opposed to the increase. “We are elected by the public,” Brooks said. “And we have to listen to the public. … It wasn’t the right time.” If the raises were approved, the following increases would have gone into effect from Fiscal 2015 to Fiscal Year 2018: County clerk: $93,116 to $99,000; Sheriff’s from $120,000 to $127,500;

Treasurer from $93,116 to $99,000. For Will County Board members, salaries would have increased from $23,000 to $24,500 in Fiscal Year 2016 and to $25,000 in Fiscal Year 2018. The Republican and Democratic Caucus Chairs would have received a $500 increase those years as well. The Speaker’s salary would have increased from $24,000 in Fiscal 2016 to $30,000 by Fiscal Year 2018. In his comments at the end of the board meeting, Republican Caucus Chair Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort, said compensation is not why people choose to run for the board. “I have never heard anyone say 23 grand is gonna put me over the hump,” he said.

talking points employee pay hikes Jim Moustis Republican Caucus Chair, R-Frankfort

Compensation is not why people choose to run for the board. “I have never heard anyone say 23 grand is gonna put me over the hump,” he said.

Steve Wilhelmi Board Member D-Joliet, chairman of the board’s Finance Committee

“All of the other county employees got a 2 percent raise,” Wilhelmi said.

Herb Brooks Jr. County Board Speaker, D-Joliet

“We are also county employees,” Brooks said. He estimated that with various committee and board meetings, County Board members, who also serve as Forest Preserve District commissioners, average 20 to 30 hours a week.

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The community checks out the new Romeoville Athletic and Event Center during its open house.

First, focusing on sports, Nike will be bringing its basketball tourney with more than 300 teams competing in the new center this month. The Nike Spring Shutdown, a NCAA certified event, starts Friday and will feature Grassroots Nike, Adidas, Under Armor and traveling program throughout the country. It is a live certified event where D1, D2, D3 and NAIA and Junior college coaches will attend. Animal lovers will be headed to the center May 3 and 4 when the Happy Tails Happy Homes Pet Expo will be held at the center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and the adoption event will feature nearly 75 exhibitors, vendors, pet care, treats, clothing and accessories, and raffles and giveaways. For more information, visit www.happytails4happyhomes. com. Those who love to sample a good craft beer can also make their way to the center for the Chicago Beer Rally (CBR) May 3. VIP starts at 5:30 p.m., general admission is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. With the craft beer scene exploding with the opening of new breweries and the increasing popularity of beers from the established brands, the CBR is bringing its signature event to Romeoville, inviting attendees to come support Chicago land craft brewers. In addition to craft beer, the CBR will serve food from local vendors and feature award winning beer from local and regional home brew clubs. The rally will showcase several vintage and classic cars including. General admission tickets are $40 and include 20 sampling tokens and a commemorative pint. Designated driver tickets are $15 and include complimentary soda, water and a commemorative pint glass. For more information and tickets,

visit www.chicagobeerrally. com. And one of Will County’s signature events has the stage set for the 2014 Hero Helps Community Summit, Saturday, May 17, at the Romeoville Athletic and Events Center. The theme of this year’s event is collaboration and how to bring unity among various groups and initiatives. Kris Adzia, Robert Crown Center for Health Education, will discuss a heroin prevention initiative in its second year of a pilot program in several schools in Will and DuPage counties, and the program’s expansion across the state. George DeTella, from the DuPage County Health Department, will speak about the life-saving efforts of the DuPage Narcan Program, which has already resulted in saving two lives from heroin overdose in DuPage County, and the collaborative efforts among community leaders that contribute to the program’s success. “The sole goal of the DNP is to save lives and give these people another chance for recovery and life” says DeTella. Other speakers include: States Attorney James Glasgow, who will talk about the success of the Will County Drug Court Program; Dr. Celeste Napier, Rush University Medical Center, who will speak to the role of the brain in heroin and other opioid addiction; Dr. Gawtham Gutta, Clinical Associates and Ron Vlasaty, Family Guidance, who will talk about medication assisted treatment and recovery options; John Roberts, of the HERO group, who will share information about family support groups for those who have lost a loved one to heroin or have a family member dealing with addiction; and Robert Snipes, Stepping Stones who will talk about opioid treatment and recovery. To register or for more information about the summit, visit www.herohelpsevent. com.

Calendar APRIL 26 Arbor Day Celebration. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Home Depot parking lot, 105 N. Weber Road. Tree planting at 10 a.m. Activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

APRIL 29 Relay For Life of Romeoville “Luau Kickoff Party.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road. Food, Team Registration, Door Prizes and Fun. Cancer Survivors Celebrated. Find out how to join our event and much more. For more information, visit www. relayforlife.org/romeovilleil or contact Carrie Robinette at 708-633-7771 or email: carrie. robinette@cancer.org. Microsoft Word 2010 Level 1. 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Adult Services desk 815-886-2030 or dbroz@whiteoaklibrary.org Learn how to create a document, edit, format your text, and copy and paste. Create a document from scratch or pick a readyto-use template to make your work so much easier! You’ll master all of these tasks and so much more! Basic computer skills are required prior to taking this class. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date. Location: Romeoville Branch Computer Lab – Lower Level.

MAY 3 T-Ball/Softball Opening Day Parade. 9 a.m. at the Sunset Park, corner of Murphy Drive and Belmont Avenue. Celebrate the opening day for all teams in the T-ball and Girls’ Softball programs. Happy Tails 4 Happy Homes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Romeoville Athletic and Events Center, 55 Phelps, Romeoville. FREE Admission. Come for raffles, giveaways, pet rescues, adoption event, exhibitors, vendors, pet care, pet treats, clothing & accessories, demos, games and much more! For more information, visit www. happytails4happyhomes.com. Chicago Beer Rally. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Athletic and Events Center, 55 Phelps, Romeoville. VIP starts at 5:30 p.m., General Admission 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Chicago Beer Rally (CBR) invites you to come support

Chicagoland craft brewers and food from local vendors. For more information and tickets, visit www.chicagobeerrally. com. Derby Party. McQ’s Sports Bar and Hawthorne Race Course, 730 N. Bolingbrook Drive. The largest indoor lawn party is for those over 21 and is complete with betting stations, food, drink, large televisions and band. General admission is FREE to the lawn party - all VIP experiences must be reserved by calling 630-739-1592.

MAY 4 Spring is for Singing. 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of DuPage, 180 N. Weber Road. Spring concert of the Bolingbrook Community Chorus. Admission is free.

MAY 17 Community Garage Sale. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Register with the Romeoville Recreation Department to be included in a publication of homes participating in the Garage Sale. The publication of homes will be available to pick up at the Recreation Center and Village Hall beginning May 13. Please return the registration form no later than Friday, May 2.

ONGOING Lenten Fish Dinner. 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the St. George Serbian Social Center, 310 Stryker, Joliet. Serving every Friday thru April 1. Serving Fried or Baked Fish Dinners and Shrimp Dinners. Salad, vegetable, choice of baked or french fried potato, rice pilaf, bread and butter. Complementary coffee, cash bar. Carry-outs available. 815-725-5502. Are you a crafter? Do you have handmade items you’d like to sell? Please contact the Romeoville Humane Society, they will be hosting an Easter Craft Fair fundraising event April 12th, in Romeoville. Email their Fundraising Chair @ dlove0825@yahoo.com, please indicate Spring Craft Fair in the subject line and she will give you a call. Support Group. Gam-Anon is an anonymous fellowship for spouses, adult children, family and friends whose lives have been affected by someone with a gambling problem. For Information call our 24-hour hotline at: 708-802-0105. Or visit our website at www.

gamanonchicago.org. Panic Attack Support Group of Bolingbrook. Anyone who is dealing with panic attacks, anxiety attacks, or social phobia is welcome to attend this support group. We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Please visit Meetup.com to RSVP http:// www.meetup.com/AnxietyPanic-Attack-Support-GroupOf-Bolingbrook-Naper/. American Sign Language interpreted Mass is offered at St. Francis of Assisi, 1501 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook every Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Power Connection’s LARGE FOOD PANTRY. Open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping experience. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and ALL residents of Illinois are welcome. The Resale Connection is also open from 9a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more! Cleaning out your house? We accepts donations MondayThursday, 9am-4pm. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www. thepowerconnection.org for more information/services available such as our Extension Food Pantry, Computer Classes, Forklift Classes. Volunteer opportunities also available to serve your community. Power Connection Computer Classes. Classes begin at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. General or Microsoft Word classes are offered. Cost is $30. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www. thepowerconection.org Power Connection Forklift classes at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. We offer a one week class for forklift certification, you must be able to read/write fluent English. $50 fuel fee due by start >> see calendar | page 19

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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.

Adam Nakonechyy, 20, 1666 Aster Drive, was arrested at 9:51 a.m. April 4 and charged with possession of cannabis and drug equipment near Lakeview and Weber Road.

Itzbath Gonzalez, 30, 615 Pontiac, was arrested at 12:44 p.m. April 9 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of S. Weber Road.

Kathleen Richards, 66, 409 Newkirk Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:58 p.m. April 9 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of S. Weber Road.

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Jennifer Richards, 36, 4930 Montauk Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:58 p.m. April 9 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of S. Weber Road.

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Sana Hasan, 30, 22252 W. Taylor, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:27 p.m. April 9 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of S. Weber Road.

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Marshall LaRocco, 30, 546 Diane Court, Lockport, was arrested at 8:36 p.m. April 10 and charged with DUI, driving with a suspended license and no insurance in the 400 block of North Weber Road.

Debbie Heitz, 51, 501 N. Joliet St., Wilmington, was arrested at 8:40 p.m.April 10 and charged with DUI in the 1200 block of Normantown Road.

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Carlos Zavala, 51, 1646 Kimberly Lane, was arrested at 11:39 a.m. April 11 and charged with driving with a revoked license and disobeying a traffic signal near Normantown Road, east of Weber Road.

Ivan Hernandez, 30, 5644 S. Christina, Chicago, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. April 11 and charged with failure to report crash and give information in the 1500 block of Normantown. Franco, 40, 10 Francisco 23W110 North Ave., Glen Ellyn, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. April 11 and charged with DUI, no insurance, and possession of a controlled substance north of

Weber and Normantown Roads. Anselmo Cardona, 47, 713 S. Shannon, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. April 11 and charged with disorderly conduct in the 700 block of Shannon Drive.

Elizabeth Cardona, 20, 713 S. Shannon, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. April 11 and charged with attempted obstruction in the 700 block of Shannon Drive.

Merari Sarabia, 32, 315 Kent, was arrested at 4:46

p.m. April 12 and charged with retail theft in the 200 block of S. Weber Road.

suspended license, no insurance and speeding near Renwick and Zachary.

Juan Ornelas, 34, 2353 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, was arrested at 9:08 p.m. April 12 and charged with no valid driver license and an expired registration near Route 53 and Greenwood.

Jarrod Olson, 33, 815 Crystal Lane, Diamond, was arrested at 6:34 p.m.April 13 and charged with an in-state warrant on 135th Street and Hickory Avenue.

Wescott, 55, 7410 15 Daniel W. Selma Ave., Summit, was arrested at 7:03 a.m. April 13 and charged with driving with a

Rosa Patino-Bautista, 47, 1112 Parkwood, Joliet, was arrested at 1:48 p.m. April 14 and charged with no valid driverÂ´s license on Renwick

Road and Route 53. Marcos Contreras, 32, 211 Murphy Drive, was arrested at 1:21 a.m.April 15 and charged with no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and obstructed registration near Kirman and Murphy Drive.

Maria Carbajal, 20, 1601 Cora Street, Crest Hill, was arrested at 10:22 p.m. April 15 and charged with driving with a suspended license and improper lighting near Weber and Airport Roads.

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MorningStar has a great mission By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Missions don’t have a great reputation. I mean the places where people in need can get meal or three, and maybe a room, until they can get back on their feet. You don’t want to have to go there.You don’t want to be in that dire of straits that you need to get in line for a free meal. Especially in these last five or six years, the prospect seems more ominous – and possibly imminent – than before. But you need to be at your best when you are looking for work. You need to show them you are strong enough to work, and that’s going to be hard to do when you haven’t had a good meal. MorningStar Mission on Washington Street in Joliet is one of those places where a person down on their luck can go to help get themselves right and get back into the race. Or maybe you’re a single parent, and you have young kids.You lost your job, and you have no way to feed them, or you just need a hand making things stretch a bit farther, and need somewhere to live for a bit. A group of us from our church got a chance to see that the Saturday morning before Easter. We got up early and met over there to help

serve breakfast. We were greeted by Jeff Jones, MorningStar’s head chef. He stood over a very clean and well-organized operation, from the ceramic tile floors to the well-scrubbed tables and chairs. It’s not breakfast at Brennan’s, but it’s far from a dive, either. And the atmosphere was pretty upbeat. It was clear Jeff loves what he does and goes about planning menus as though he were competing on “Iron Chef.” His ingredients often are chosen for him as well, depending on what’s on a good sale, to make the donations stretch as far as possible. On this morning, those who came through the line – women and child MorningStar residents first, then the men, then, if there are leftovers, anyone off the street – were treated to a variety of bakery rolls, fresh grapes, fruit salad, toast, scrambled eggs and sausages. Chef Jeff cheered us on, telling us we were working like a welloiled machine. He said he already was getting lunch ready: basil tilapia and roast potatoes with rosemary. He and afternoon chef Charlie Daniels joked with the familiar faces who came by for breakfast, with Charlie making the little kids smile by tossing a packet of candy their way. As they came through the line,

we wished them a Happy Easter. They thanked us for helping out. A little less than two hours later, everyone who wanted to be was fed with some good, healthy food, and we were done. Pretty easy duty, and it gives the regular crew a nice break. You can call MorningStar to arrange for your group to serve meals as well. As it turns out, we were coming back at lunchtime that day; not for the tilapia (although Jeff did give me an outstanding sample), but to hand out Easter boxes with small gifts for the kids, and little bags of candy and pens for the adults. If you ever get tired of handing over gifts to people who may not appreciate it for one reason or another, try doing something like this. The smiles on the kids and the adults alike lit up that cafeteria room … and our spirits. MorningStar has these opportunities – as well as job counseling and other services -- so does Daybreak on Cass Street, and Hands of Hope on Oakleaf Court off of McDonough, near the Post Office. “Hands” is run, in part, by my friend and fellow Exchangite Linda Lasota. She does an amazing job as well. If you need help, by all means, they can offer that with dignity. But she and the others can use some help in their missions. Give it a try. You’ll be glad you did.

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‘Cheers’ to Lost Acres and its owners In our village of Romeoville, we have a tavern “watering hole” called Lost Acres, which we refer to as “Cheers.” This family affiliated tavern is a refuge for many. It deserves recognition. It goes beyond normal business transactions. At CHEERS, everyone knows your name. Moderation is always evident. It is very friendly and upbeat. The proprietors, Anna and Sam, treat everyone like family. They care about all of their customers. If you are a blue or white collar worker, politician, businessman or businesswoman, rich or poor, young or old, all are treated equally. I was informed that Anna would help with food in her kitchen, if you need help, and in any way she could. Anna and Sam give

free buffets for anyone during the holidays. As a participant of a 12-step program for many years, I know the healing always helps from talking it out with someone next to you. Most of these programs are successful. Cheers right here in Romeoville meets that need many times. I believe people can help people sometime, even without a profession. Lost Acres/Cheers was home to the Eagle Club. They now have S.A.C. These volunteer organizations do many helpful and fund raising projects. The Village of Romeoville is promoting the Uptown Square, downtown,east side of Romeoville. This will become the heart of our village. Our history is in this part

of town. We are the “old timers” of the Hampton Park residents. We have seen many changes to the good. We are very proud of our past heritage and our leaders. This is a legacy we leave for the future generation. “Cheers” is located off Route 53 and Alexander Drive. It also is historic, because it was on Route 66A, the Mother Road, back in our pioneer days. Cheers is a safe place to come to relax, drink, and eat their choice of good food and play pool. It is a good example of a friendly tavern illustrating the American way of Life for now and future generations. Shirley Pergler Romeoville

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Task force working to break heroin’s hold Heroin is now present in local counties in increasing numbers By Pat Schager For The Bugle

“ D r u g overdose deaths in Will County reached 58 in 2012. That’s one death every Patrick K. O’Neil week,” said Will Will County County Coroner Coroner Patrick K. O’Neil during an April 19 forum at Troy Middle School in Plainfield. O’Neil said the age group of addicts runs the gamut from 17 years of age to 70. O’Neil played a recording of a frantic mother’s call to the county’s 911 Center. Her son was unconscious from a drug overdose when she found him in his bedroom. “Is he breathing?” the responder asked. The family’s nightmare had just begun, O’Neil said. Heroin is now present in Will County in increasing numbers. O’Neil was one of five speakers during the Young Adults Heroin Task Force panel which is gathering information of the statistics of drug use in the county. Saturday’s session was the fourth hearing Task Force members have held to bring awareness of the epidemic of heroin use. Speaking to the panel of her personal experiences, Paige, a 22-year-old addict, could be anybody’s daughter or sister. She spoke of starting using heroin at

>> water, from page 1 the agency and has been meeting since 2008. The agency has been looking to clear a path to potentially take over the Bedford Park water pipeline, owned by American Lake Company, a subsidiary of Illinois American Water. The lion’s share of the budget, nearly 79 percent or approximately $443,000, will be picked up by the Village of Bolingbrook, having the largest number of American Water customers. Homer Glen will be responsible for 20.5 percent at $115,653; Woodridge, $3,850; Lemont at $332 and Romeoville, $123. Last fiscal year’s budget totaled $662,500 and was expected to

The Drug Court program is geared toward non-violent drug offenders. They must complete substance abuse recovery programs. A recovery group recently held a graduation ceremony in Joliet. Speakers at Saturday’s forum also included Larry Walsh, Will County Executive; Pete McLenighan, Executive Director of Stepping Stones, Inc.; Dr. Kathleen Burke, President of Strategic Prevention;

and Julie McCabe-Sterr, Drug/ Mental Health/Veterans Court Coordinator for the Will County State’s Attorney office. “We must bring the message of heroin’s impact on the lives of our young adults and their families,” Walsh said, “and we are committed to educating children on how important this should be to us all.” Walsh said the county is committed to search for ways to prevent and treat users instead of using (the threat) of incarceration. McLenighan spoke of the addictive effects of heroin and why overdoses happen as tolerance to the drug increases. He stressed that addiction is not a moral defect or failure, but rather considered a genetic and sometimes environmental problem. Burke talked of the effects heroin has on the pleasure centers of the brain. Prescribing opiates for pain can be an introduction to addiction, she said. An example would be prescribing Vicodin for strep throat when an aspirin might be all that is needed. McCabe-Sterr spoke of the Drug Court program that includes Drug Court homes for men and women. “While they are trying to get their lives back, the homes become a safe and stable place with a house manager at each of the homes, it becomes like a family. It might take as long as three or four years for rehab. If you can just keep them alive,” she said. Task Force members present at the Troy School meeting were

state representatives Sam Yingling, D-Round Lake Beach; Pattie Bellock, R-Hinsdale; John Cabello, R-Machesney Park; Natalie Manley, D-Joliet. State senators present were Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood; Matt Murphy, R-Palatine; and Sue Rezin, R-Morris, who conferenced in by phone. The Task Force was commissioned by the state to

explore the impact of heroin use and what remedies it will take to curb and/or stop usage. The group will report its findings in June to the General Assembly in Springfield. The local forums have included testimony from law enforcement, educators, community organizations, treatment facilities, governmental bodies and individuals.

cover legal and consultant fees. Each of the villages is passing another ordinance to reflect a status change to the lawsuit that names each individual town as an interested party. Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said the move is being done as a means to meet a technical compliance and is a prudent manner in which to keep the case moving rather than being held up in court for frivolous reasons. Representatives for American Lake Water Company say the refiling only adds to additional cost for the towns’ residents in what already is an expensive lengthy battle. They also find issue with the agency for doing so without

their releasing a plan to show how it will lower costs for customers. The American Lake Water Company released the following statement: ¨Eminent domain is extremely costly to taxpayers.There needs to be accountability to the taxpayers on money spent to date by the agency and transparency on expenses running through the individual municipalities. As a result of the agency voluntarily dismissing its first lawsuit, the agency is also responsible for American Lake Water Company’s legal expenses totaling $121,000 as provided by law. The agency expects to go to trial in the fourth quarter of 2014

or first quarter of 2015. After American Lake Water Company, which contends it is not for sale, rejected a second offer of $37.6 million for its purchase, the water agency opted to authorize the Tressler law firm to file the eminent domain case for the pipeline’s assets in December 2012. Eminent domain is defined as the power to take private property for public use by a state, municipality, or private person or corporation authorized to exercise functions of public character, following the payment of just compensation to the owner of that property. Essentially, local governments may take private property through their power of eminent domain

but must pay a fair price for it as decided by the court. Residents do not vote on eminent domain procedures; rather it is handled strictly through the court system. Claar also noted that new water bills just came out with a slight increase, inching upward a few cents this month. ¨They just keep nibbling away, and they wonder why we are doing this,” said Claar. In other business, the agency reorganized its members, naming Homer Glen Mayor Jim Daley as chairman; Lemont Mayor Brian Reeves as vice chairman;Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham as treasurer and Romeoville Mayor John Noak as secretary.

age 16. “Dealers want to get you addicted to continue your habit,”she said. “All I could think about was my next fix” and her daily rides to Chicago to score. “After I overdosed, my parents made me enter the substance abuse recovery program (in Will County). It was the best thing they could have done.” Paige said Drug Court saved her life. “I’ve been clean for 12 months. I learned you have to ask for help.”

“We must bring the message of heroin’s impact on the lives of our young adults and their families,” Walsh said, “and we are committed to educating children on how important this should be to us all.”

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Horoscopes In the week to come, you may be pedaling as fast as you can but may come to a point where you can coast for a while. If you rocket ahead of a coworker or partner, you should be diplomatic about your success.

You may deal with those who make sudden about-faces or could be forced to deal with something unexpected. Remain stoic and unaffected by the confusion that occurs behind the scenes this week.

Don’t put all your Easter eggs in one basket. In the upcoming week, you might be tempted to go overboard with expenditures. A sideline or hobby is not ready for prime time, so don’t waste your time and money.

Not every opportunity that knocks at your door is worth answering. One opportunity in the week ahead could prove to be a case of meeting someone with a lot of wind when you have no sails.

Talk things over with someone close to unearth true feelings. You may hit a rocky period of time in the upcoming week when your viewpoint shifts dramatically and you yearn for more independence.

You’ll come to realize that what you perceive as weaknesses might instead be strengths. Don’t let lack of money make you defensive. You could discover interesting facts and gain insights about joint finances in the week ahead.

You like to think of yourself as an alchemist who can make gold out of lead. In the week ahead, you’ll find, however, that you can’t change people or situations in the ways you might like to.

Enjoy spring flowers for hours and hours. In some ways, you’ll be wiser than usual, since you’ve been scorched by the fires of experience and are aware of drawbacks. Remain conservative about spending in the week ahead.

Someone close to your heart will be anxious to please and ready to turn on the charm at the snap of his/her fingers. Compare prices and check out resources this week, but don’t buy anything of major importance.

Success and happiness don’t come with a remote control. You can’t fast-forward past the boring parts or change channels at your whim. Avoid making major career or financial decisions in the week to come.

Wait and watch rather than being willful. A treasured ambition may need to simmer on the back burner this week. A certain amount of healthy selfpromotion is necessary, but you might bark up the wrong tree.

Today is a great day for family outings or a romantic rendezvous. In the week ahead, someone might press you to spend money on something that appears out of the blue, but wait before making a decision.

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Previous puzzle’s answers

Jumbles:

• INKED • ESSAY • ZENITH • MOROSE

Answer:

When the old-timers got together, they ended up in -- YESTER-DAZE

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INSIDE: Lewis University track, golf teams enjoy success, page 13; Volleyball battling past the inexperience, page 15

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Spartans earn win in Pepsi Showdown By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

One of the goals of Romeoville soccer coach Phil Wicyk is not only to get the Spartans more wins each season, it is to get the program better overall. That is the reason he entered the Spartans in the prestigious Pepsi Showdown for the first time this season. “It is an awesome tournament. It has 44 schools in it. This is our first year in it and you really have to earn respect to get into those higher seeds,” Wicyk said. “So they did two brackets. A 32 team bracket and a 12team bracket and we are in the lower bracket right now. It is great being part of the biggest tournament in the country. Next year they are going to 64 teams and 18 of them they said will be out of state. “We want to see where we need to be at. It is great being exposed to the tougher teams. In the past, we have seen the conference and the same other teams every year. This is our first time playing Lemont, our >> see PEPSI | page 16

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Dominique Martinez had two assists in Romeoville’s win over Joliet West in the Pepsi Showdown.

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Sports

Flyers enjoy successful week Lewis University junior Isaac Jean-Paul (Gurnee, Ill./Warren) broke his own school-record and won the high jump with a NCAA Provisional mark of 6’8 3/4” (2.05m) to lead the Flyer men’s track and field team at the Beach Invitational, hosted by Long Beach State, at Cerritos College on Apr. 19. Jean-Paul set one of three NCAA Provisional marks for the Flyers, joining juniors Matt Jemilo (Tinley Park, Ill./Tinley Park) and Kevin Dorenkamper (Minooka, Ill./Minooka), both of whom notched personal-records. Jemilo achieved both feats in the 800-meter run (1:52.14), while classmate Kevin Dorenkamper (Minooka, Ill./Minooka) did it in the 400-meter hurdles (53.39). Jemilo also ran a leg of the runnerup 4x400 relay (3:15.22) along

with seniors Mike Gallagher (Poplar Grove, Ill./Rockford Lutheran), Robert Sterling (Chicago, Ill./Brother Rice) and freshman Shawn Milhauser (Pontiac, Ill./Pontiac). Lewis returns to action on Thursday (Apr. 24) as they head to Hillsdale, Mich., to participate in the three-day Gina Relays. • Lewis University junior Rebecca Priesler (Romeoville, Ill./ Romeoville) tied her own schoolrecord, set just a day earlier, with a NCAA Provisional pole vault of 12’6” (3.81m) to highlight the Flyer women’s track and field team at the Beach Invitational, hosted by Long Beach State, at Cerritos College on Apr. 19. That was not the only record to go down, as the Flyer 4x400 relay team of senior Megan Marchildon (Ypsilanti,

Mich./Lincoln Consolidated), sophomore Chantel Stennis (Bolingbrook, Ill./Bolingbrook), senior Krysten Sebby (Yorkville, Ill./Yorkville) and junior Amy Polhemus (Hawthorn Woods, Ill./Lake Zurich) finished second with a NCAA Provisional time of 3:47.22. The previous schoolrecord of 3:48.66 was set in 1998. Stennis added another national standard in the 200-meter dash (24.33).

WOMEN’S TENNIS The No. 21 Drury University women’s tennis team won its third Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship in the past four years, as the Panthers rallied from a 4-1 deficit to claim >> see FLYERS | page 14

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>> FLYERS, from page 13 the 5-4 victory over No. 47 Lewis University, snapping the Flyers’ 10-match winning streak, at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center on Sunday (Apr. 20) afternoon.

With the win, Drury improves to 20-4, while the Flyers fall to 14-4. The selection show for the 2014 Division II Women’s Tennis Championship will be announced on Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30 PM on www.ncaa.com, where both

Sports teams will find out their next opponent. “I’m proud of our effort and our fight,” Lewis head women’s tennis coach Brett Bridel said. “We had a good tournament, but we are better than how we

played today. Lewis jumped out to a 2-1 lead following doubles action, as the Flyers earned victories at both No. 2 and No. 3. Lewis senior Zsofia Lanstiak (Budapest, Hungary/Karinthy Frigyes Gimnazium) and freshman Ana Banic (Skradin, Croatia/Gimnazija Antuna Vrancica) teamed up to edge Drury’s Hadeil Ali and Samanta Zambrano, 9-8 at No. 2 doubles. At No. 3 doubles, Lewis sophomore Jill Wetmore

(Ottawa, Ill./Ottawa) and senior Kendra Mills (Elmhurst, Ill./York) claimed the 8-6 win over Katarina Kostovic and Natalia Kozel. The Flyers captured two more victories in singles action from 2014 GLVC Player of the Year, Zsofia Kranczicki (Eger, Hungary/ Szilagyi Erzsebet Gimnazium es Kollegium) and Lanstiak. Kranczicki dropped Ali, 6-4, 6-1, at No. 1 singles, while Lanstiak bested Lara Muller, 6-2, 6-2, at No. 2 singles.

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Spikers battling through inexperience By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

The Romeoville boy volleyball team is an inexperienced bunch, returning only two players from last year’s quad and that inexperience showed last week in a 25-17, 25-15 loss to defending Southwest Prairie Conference champions Minooka. The good and bad news was the same for the Spartans, as they gave away a lot of points to the Indians with unforced errors on their own side of the net. That was the bad news because it contributed to the loss, but the good news is because its fixable. While fixable, Romeoville coach Deb Fehrenbacher said that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. “The nice thing is it is all under our control. It is still frustrating as all get out that we are still making those mistakes,” she said. “We missed 10 serves on the night. We missed eight serves in the first game and they won by eight points. There was missed passing and missed opportunities they gave us that we need to take advantage of.” Fehrenbacher said the team is well-aware of the fact that the Indians have been in the state quarterfinals and are building a tradition of being one of the top teams in Illinois year in and year out, but that the Spartans were not intimidated by the name on the front of the jersey. “We had our opportunities,” Fehrenbacher said. “We know the history of Minooka and not to belittle them at all, but (Mitch Perinar) is a dominant player and they run everything through him. We have to make adjustments to that.” Fehrenbacher said at this point in the season, it is more about the whole team coming together and playing as one cohesive unit. “Individually we are fine, when you put us all together it is like Ursula zapped the voice out of Ariel, if I can use a Little Mermaid reference there. We can’t communicate. It’s tough,” she said “We only have two returners from last year, Evan Banasiak and Mickey Crnkovich, so we are a pretty inexperienced team. And then we are missing two key players, one because of injury and one because of spring break.” Fehrenbacher said she expects

all of the Spartan players to be back in action very soon and they will look to challenge the SPC. “The conference for the most part is up for grabs,” she said.“We saw Plainfield North, Oswego East and Plainfield East at the Plainfield North tournament.The only team we really haven’t seen is Oswego and I really think there is a lot of parity in the conference this year.” The Spartans competed in the Glenbard East Spring Fling tournament last weekend and then head back into league play. Romeoville traveled to Plainfield North on April 15 and will host Oswego East on April 17. After that, the next six games the Spartans will play are all game within the conference. • The Spartans placed fifth at the Gus Scott Invite. D’Lante Dawson (100-meter dash), Anthony Love (Shot Put), DeAngelo Cross (Triple Jump), D’Aaron Williams (200), Prosper Osinloye (Shot Put) and Armani Bonilla (Discus) all won their flight. Overall on the night, Romeoville came away with 16 season or career PR’s on the night. Of note was Mike Samuelson, who dropped 10 second off his 1600 time to post a 4:38 and freshman Justin Suits opening his 3200 career with a 10:46. • Miguel Royos del Sol and the doubles team of Kevin Lam and Brent Ranchero won as the Spartans fell to Minooka 5-2. Follow @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Connor Dedi and the Spartans are trying to battle through their inexperience.

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Sports

Slammers offering spring training specials The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy announced today a spring training lineup to get the fun started at Silver Cross Field this summer starting with a FREE Family Open House on Sunday, May 4. Fans of all ages are welcome to the Family Open House starting at 1:00 PM as the Slammers take on local tryout attendees in an exhibition game following the mornings open tryout. Admission is free and activities include face painting, inflatable jump house and speed pitch, player and mascot autographs, and kids run the bases following the game! Slammers concessions and merchandise specials will be on hand all day and fans that RSVP to hmills@jolietslammers.com by May 1 will receive a voucher good for one Reserved Seat ticket

to any 2014 regular season home game. Other spring training games and specials at Silver Cross Field include: Monday, May 5 at 12:05 PM (Slammers versus Windy City ThunderBolts) Businessman specials – lunch at the ballpark • $10 includes admission, Italian Beef Sandwich, chips, and a soft drink • $7 includes admission, Jumbo Vienna Hot Dog, chips, and a soft drink • $7 includes admission, large slice of homemade pizza, and a soft drink • All other tickets with no food or drink are $5 • Drop your business card for a chance to win free advertisement for the 2014 season

Wednesday, May 7 at 10:05 AM (Slammers versus Normal CornBelters) • Education Day • 4th annual event for local schools • Seating limited, call now to ensure your seats Friday, May 9 at 7:05 PM (Slammers versus Rockford Aviators) Nurse Appreciation Week • With valid ID, nurses receive $2 Reserved Seat tickets Teacher Appreciation Week • With valid ID, teachers receive $2 Reserved Seat tickets Tuesday, May 13 at 12:05 PM (Slammers versus Schaumburg Boomers) Businessman specials – lunch at the ballpark • $10 includes admission, Italian Beef Sandwich, chips, and

a soft drink • $7 includes admission, Jumbo Vienna Hot Dog, chips, and a soft drink • $7 includes admission, large slice of homemade pizza, and a soft drink • All other tickets with no food or drink are $5 • Drop your business card for a chance to win free advertisement for the 2014 season.

NEW BEER GARDEN For one low price fans can enjoy the exclusive Beer Garden seating area along the left field outfield fence, an all-you-caneat menu of delicious ballpark favorites, AND 5 beers for one low price. Perfect for a date night, night out with friends, Bachelor or Bachelorette Party, or just watching the game, the Slammers Beer Garden offers ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Charbroiled Cheeseburgers, Vienna All-Beef Hot Dogs, Vienna Northwoods Bratwursts, BBQ Pulled Pork

>> PEPSI, from page 11 first time seeing Joliet West. It is great seeing different teams and it is great for the girls with all the college exposure. I know one of the girls has already been contacted because a coach saw them Saturday. I know (The Pepsi Showdown) does great PR for the girls and it is good for the school.” Not only are the Spartans in the tough tournament, they are playing a lot of games in a short time. “We play (five games in seven days), so it is a tough schedule.” Wicyk said. Romeoville opened the tournament with a tough loss in overtime to Lemont. “We played Lemont Saturday and we played them pretty well,” Wicyk said. “A fluke goal goes over our goalies head and we lose 2-1 in overtime. Beating Lemont would have helped us in our seeding for sectionals, but we have six more conference games to make a name for ourselves.” In the second game, the Spartans blanked Joliet West despite being shorthanded. Jasmine Santa Cruz and Samantha Pagan each had one goal, while Dominique

Sandwiches, Homemade Potato Chips, Popcorn, Pepsi Products, and a selection of OVER 60 BEERS, all for one low price. The food will be available from the time the gates open through the end of the sixth inning, and beer service will be available until the end of the 7th inning. Pricing for the Slammers Beer Garden will be as follows: • $38 includes game ticket, allyou-can-eat menu, Pepsi products, and five beer vouchers. • $33 includes game ticket, all-you-can-eat menu, and Pepsi products The Beer Garden is a 21 and older area and all patrons will need to show an ID before entering. It is a General Admission seating area behind the wall in Left Field with tables and chairs available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating is limited - to order tickets or for more information about the Beer Garden, contact the Slammers at 815-722-2287 or visit jolietslammers.com.

Martinez tallied both assists. Sam Cavanaugh had 16 saves in goal. “Overall, it was a solid performance especially from our midfield players,” Wicyk said. “The team was a shorthanded due to a round of injuries; however, everyone stepped up to the challenge of more minutes and playing in unfamiliar positions to get the job done. We have a lot of injuries right now. Our starting center mid has a bum ankle right now, I have a starting defender with a bad hamstring and my starting goalie has a concussion, so that is a lot of starters I have to pull up from JV.” Romeoville has been looking for goal scorers. Currently Martinez, a freshman, leads the team with three goals. “We are possessing the ball better, we just haven’t found anybody to score lately and that is what we have been working on hard core lately in our practices,” Wicyk said. “We are trying to focus on spreading it out more,” said senior captain Caitlyn Vodicka. “We are so close and we have a lot of things we are trying.” Follow @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

sPorts

BASEBALL Average

Mike Formella, Lockport

1.77

Tara Cannella, Plainﬁeld Central

Drew DeMumbrum, Plainﬁeld East

1.94

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Kylie Robb, Joliet West

Justine Cielenski, Lockport

Hannah Franceschini, Plainﬁeld Central 14

Erin Steik, Plainﬁeld South

Maddy Janssen, Plainﬁeld Central

Johnathan Kruppe, Benet

.524

Cole Bellair, Lockport

2.06

Jordan Harbacek, Plainﬁeld South

Angelina Medo, Plainﬁeld South

Kylie Robb, Joliet West

Anthony Rendina, Benet

.478

Nick Rana, Plainﬁeld Central

2.17

Jennifer Ames, Joliet West

Adriana Cura, Plainﬁeld South

Kalyn Putman, Lockport

Chris Whelan, Benet

.433

Strikeouts

Julie Liceaga, Joliet West

Sammie Sabor, Plainﬁeld Central

Alexa Anderson, Plainﬁeld South

Mike McGee, Plainﬁeld East

.410

Noah Masa, Lockport

Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport

Jordan Harbacek, Plainﬁeld South

Megan Quirk, Minooka

Russ Hoh, Lockport

.385

Mike Formella, Lockport

Haley Arndt, Lockport

Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West

Hannah Gawenda, Joliet Central

Matt Bunetta, Plainﬁeld Central

.385

Trevor Henderson, Plainﬁeld South

Sarah Demasi, Lockport

Jennifer Ames, Joliet West

Wins

Nick Novak, Plainﬁeld East

.360

Austin Moralis, Lockport

Ali Woitovich, Downers North

Kelly Pattison, Lockport

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

8-0

Jovany Urbieta, Plainﬁeld East

.357

Cole Bellair, Lockport

Angela Giancarlo, Plainﬁeld South

Hannah Franceschini, Plainﬁeld Central 6

Joy Treasure, Joliet West

6-2

Ben Wishba, Lockport

.357

Drew DeMumbrum, Plainﬁeld East

Kristen Ames, Joliet West

Tara Cannella, Plainﬁeld Central

Jordan Harbacek, Plainﬁeld South

Franky Diaz, Lockport

.353

Nick Rana, Plainﬁeld Central

Katie Polaski, Downers North

Alyssa Hajduk, Minooka

Justine Cielenski, Lockport

3-2

Ryan Roberts, Plainﬁeld East

Emma Varsbergs, Downers North

Doubles

Kylie Robb, Joliet West

3-2

Brooklyn Daly, Plainﬁeld Central

3-2

Hits

Mike McGee, Plainﬁeld East

Conor Hayes, Benet

Zoe Varsbergs, Downers North

Sammie Sabor, Plainﬁeld Central

Jovany Urbieta, Plainﬁeld East

Cole Kotopka, Plainﬁeld East

Angelina Medo, Plainﬁeld South

Timi Tooley, Plainﬁeld Central

Tyler Hair, Lockport

Russ Hoh, Lockport

Marissa Burns, Minooka

Maria Connell, Plainﬁeld Central

Goals

Jeremy Quade, Lockport

Wins

Allison Mangino, Plainﬁeld Central

Heather Handwork, Plainﬁeld North

Chris Whelan, Benet

Mike Formella, Lockport

3-2

Michaela Schlattman, Plainﬁeld C.

Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West

Sara Stevens, Plainﬁeld North

Drew DeMumbrum, Plainﬁeld East

Noah Masa, Lockport

2-0

Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

Calli Tomko, Lisle

Anthony Rendina, Benet

Drew DeMumbrum, Plainﬁeld East

2-0

Jennifer Ames, Joliet West

Ali Woitovich, Downers North

Kelly Laue, Lisle

Johnathan Kruppe, Benet

Joy Treasure, Joliet West

Michaela Schlattman, Plainﬁeld C.

Kelsey Kretman, Lisle

Joe Boyle, Benet

Average

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

Gretchen Egly, Plainﬁeld Central

Tate Barney, Plainﬁeld North

Russ Hoh, Lockport

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

.571

Ali Woitovich, Downers North

Julia Liceaga, Joliet West

Kendyl Keay, Plainﬁeld North

Lorenzo Blazekovick, Lockport

Angelina Medo, Plainﬁeld South

.500

Kelly Pattison, Lockport

Joy Treasure, Joliet West

Assists

Matt Bunetta, Plainﬁeld Central

Ashleigh Mitts, Plainﬁeld South

.467

Angela Giancarlo, Plainﬁeld South

Jordan Harbacek, Plainﬁeld South

Shayna Dheel, Plainﬁeld North

Ali Woitovich, Downers North

.464

Sarah Grabowski, Plainﬁeld Central

Jennifer Ames, Joliet West

Breann Hutchinson, Lisle

Runs

SOFTBALL

SOCCER

Jeremy Quade, Lockport

Michaela Schlattman, Plainﬁeld C.

.456

Adriana Cura, Plainﬁeld South

Erin Steik, Plainﬁeld South

Heather Handwork, Plainﬁeld North

Russ Hoh, Lockport

Maria Connell, Plainﬁeld Central

.455

Kristen Ames, Joliet West

DeShonte Smith, Joliet West

Sam Elster, Plainﬁeld North

Drew DeMumbrum, Plainﬁeld East

Jordan Harbacek, Plainﬁeld South

.452

Katie Polaski, Downers North

Jordan Arndt, Lockport

Jordan Blackman, Plainﬁeld East

Kelly Pattison, Lockport

.450

Allison Mangino, Plainﬁeld Central

Haley Arndt, Lockport

Aces

Mike McGee, Plainﬁeld East

Marissa Burns, Minooka

.435

Nina Connell, Plainﬁeld Central

Caty Bell, Minooka

Andrew Milhulet, Niles West

Anthony Bryan, Plainﬁeld East

Alyssa Hajduk, Minooka

.429

Tara Cannella, Plainﬁeld Central

Jordan Moy, Niles West

Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West

.429

Alyssa Hajduk, Minooka

Ali Woitovich, Downers North

Tyler Valdez, Romeoville

.425

DeShonte Smith, Joliet West

Joy Treasure, Joliet West

Patrick Corlaciu, Niles West

10 10

RBI

VOLLEYBALL

Jovany Urbieta, Plainﬁeld East

Joy Treasure, Joliet West

Tyler Hair, Lockport

McKenna Ganassin, Plainﬁeld South .421

Angelina Medo, Plainﬁeld South

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

Eli Gelfand, Niles West

Joe Boyle, Benet

Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport

.419

Jordan Arndt, Lockport

Jennifer Ames, Joliet West

Assists

Mike McGee, Plainﬁeld East

Caroline Brown, Minooka

.409

Haley Arndt, Lockport

Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport

Jordan Moy, Niles West

283

Johnathan Kruppe, Benet

Haley Arndt, Lockport

.406

Hannah Franceschini, Plainﬁeld Central 7

ERA

Adam Burt, Plainﬁeld South

110

Ryan Dalton, Lockport

Zoe Varsbergs, Downers North

.400

Sammie Sabor, Plainﬁeld Central

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

0.00

Evan Banasiak, Romeoville

Matt Ryan, Plainﬁeld Central

Sarah Demasi, Lockport

.394

RBI

Alexa Anderson, Plainﬁeld South

.857

Blocks

Doubles

Hits

Ali Woitovich, Downers North

Justine Cielenski, Lockport

1.31

Mickey Crnkovich, Romeoville

1.64

Peter Kundzicz, Niles West

Cody Viertel, Plainﬁeld South

Chris Whelan, Benet

Michaela Schlattman, Plainﬁeld C.

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

Jordan Harbacek, Plainﬁeld South

Johnathan Kruppe, Benet

Gretchen Egly, Plainﬁeld Central

Timi Tooley, Plainﬁeld Central

Alexa Zito, Minooka

Jovany Urbieta, Plainﬁeld East

Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West

Allison Mangino, Plainﬁeld Central

Kalyn Putman, Lockport

2.59

Josef Narcisa, Niles West

Mike McGee, Plainﬁeld East

Kelly Pattison, Lockport

Michaela Schlattman, Plainﬁeld C.

Megan Quirk, Minooka

2.63

Eli Gelfand, Niles West

Timi Tooley, Plainﬁeld Central

DeShonte Smith, Joliet West

Joy Treasure, Joliet West

2.87

Kills

Joy Treasure, Joliet West

Strikeouts

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

Ally Howard, Lockport

Dale Ryndak, Downers North

Sebastian Ahn, Niles West

HR Joe Boyle, Benet

ERA

1.8

Eli Gelfand, Niles West

136

Noah Masa, Lockport

0.00

Sammie Sabor, Plainﬁeld Central

Kaylee Newstrom, Downers North

Brooklyn Daly, Plainﬁeld Central

Mickey Crnkovich, Romeoville

Russ Hoh, Lockport

.600

Allison Mangino, Plainﬁeld Central

Haley Arndt, Lockport

Jordan Harbacek, Plainﬁeld South

Zack Berta, Plainﬁeld South

Matt Emerick, Benet

.700

Maria Connell, Plainﬁeld Central

Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport

Joy Treasure, Joliet West

Jake Lewis, Romeoville

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TOP 10 oF the week

SPoRting eventS With playoffs going on, Scott looks at his top sporting events to watch

tweetS oF tHe week chicago blackhawks @nhlblackhawks “Best of luck to our friends, the @ChicagoBulls, as they begin their playoff drive against Washington!”

brian snow @bsnowscout “Just a reminder, the Bulls traded LaMarcus Aldridge for Tyrus Thomas”

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march madness

the masters nhl playoFFs nFl playoFFs

cFb playoFFs nba playoFFs pga champ ryder cup us open golF FiFa world cup

disagree with Scott? tweet your top 10 to @taylor_Sports #voyagertop10

@nick corban @nickyy_twotimes “Junior year golf season was an adventure to say the least. Up’s & Down’s as expected. Cant say I didnt give it my all on every single shot.” dgs boys volleyball @dgsboysvball “Huge team win in three against York! Team pulled together against a tough opponent. Thanks to all the fan support!” coach stephens @phccathletics “Soccer 5 0 winners!! Great job girls”

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HuB Q & A with local athletes

Ashley Drain BASKETBALL

Favorite social media outlet that you use? Instagram Who is your favorite person to follow? Why? Rihanna, because her pictures are always chic. How often do you use social media? I use it every day, but I gave it up for lent. So, none until Easter. What do you use social media for? I use it to keep up with friends. Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? LeBron James, because his raw athleticism is amazing. Have you ever tweeted a famous person? Did they respond? No, I never have. Your most memorable sports moment? Going to Tennessee with my team junior year.

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dave says

Problems with no credit score? No problem Since you don’t have any debt, you have something known as money Dear Dave, In either case you can I’m 20 years simply explain that reason old, and I’m you don’t have a credit trying to get out score is because you have of debt. However, no debt. I’m concerned Since you don’t have about what any debt, you have might happen something known as when I’m older money. That makes you and don’t have a very stable, and it makes credit score. My Dave Says you a fantastic candidate money advice girlfriend says I as an employee or tenant. by dave ramsey won’t be able to Listen to me, Ian. I’m a get a job or rent an apartment landlord, and if I had my choice without a good one. Is this between a tenant with no debt true? and no credit score and someone Ian with a high credit score but lots Dear Ian, of debt, I’d take the one who No, it’s not true. I’m sure your has no debt in a heartbeat. Why? girlfriend is a sweet person, Because that’s the one who is but she has no clue what she’s most likely to pay. talking about in this situation. Besides, you already have a

>> calendar, from page 5 of class. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www.thepowerconection.org. Tween Scene. Tuesdays 4 to 5 p. m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. 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. For children 8-12. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Services Department for more information. Preschool Playtime. 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Brick Building Club. 4 p.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Toddler times. 10:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.

good credit history if you’ve paid your bills on time. Show them proof of that, if necessary. But taking on a pile of debt to have a high credit score or increase your current score is just plain stupid! —Dave

No CDs for kids Dear Dave, Would it be a good idea to open CD accounts for my two small children? Abe Dear Tessa, No. A CD is a Certificate of Deposit. Basically, they’re not much more than savings accounts which carry early withdrawal penalties. They earn about the same as a regular savings account, too, which at the moment is next to nothing. There’s no reason to

Ages 3 to 36 mos. Terrific Ts. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Ages 2 to 3. Storytimes. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Ages 3 to 6 years. Pajama-Jam Family storytime. 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. All ages. Wear your pajamas.

Golden Age Club. Thursdays noon to 4 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department. Members must be 50 years and up to join, and may do so by coming to any Thursday meeting. Transportation is available by calling the Recreation Department at 815886-6222 at least 24 hours before the event. For more information about the club, call Noel Maldonado at the Recreation Center.

Family storytime. 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Fountaindale Public Library. On Tuesday evenings, get the family together to hear stories and sing songs in the storytime room.

Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport. This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611.

TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), IL114 Romeoville, meets 5:15 p.m. Mondays at the Romeoville Police Department, 1050 W. Romeo Road. For more information, call 815-886-9252.

Bolingbrook Machine Knitting Club. All skill levels are welcome to begin or further their knowledge of knitting with a machine. The group meets the last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. There is

Since you don’t have any debt, you have something known as money. That makes you very stable, and it makes you a fantastic candidate as an employee or tenant. open them for your kids. Now, is it a good idea to save money on behalf of your children? Of course, it is. But if the idea is simply to teach and help them save money, I’d recommend simple savings accounts. If you’re talking about wanting to save money for them—like for a college fund—I’d suggest an Educational Savings Account (ESA) with good, growth stock mutual funds inside. Even if you want to put aside college savings, I’d urge you to go ahead and open regular savings accounts for each of

them. We did that for our kids, and I can tell you from experience, you’ll find tons of teachable moments about saving, giving and life in general! —Dave

no charge to attend this group. They meet in the community room of Bolingbrook Fire Station 4, 1111 W. Boughton Road. Please park on the West Side of the building. For more information, contact Rose at 630 739-2784 or Sharon at 630 471-9650.

p.m. at Fire Station #5, 1900 W. Rodeo Drive in Bolingbrook. All ham radio enthusiasts are invited to attend. Meetings usually include a presentation and refreshments. VE testing is held prior to each meeting at 6:30 p.m. for those wishing to take any level of license exam. Candidates must bring a photo ID, any pending Certificates of Successful Completion, and the test fee of $15. For more information, visit www.k9bar. org.

Birth After Cesarean. Meet other moms who are planning their natural birth after cesarean section. Come for encouragement, support and information to plan your next birth. Meetings at noon the first Monday every month in Romeoville. Contact Melanie at 253-861-5897 or VBACesarean@ aol.com Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/ Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information. Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society. The Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30

*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.

Fly tying. 7-8:30 p.m. at Outdoor World, 709 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook. Join master fly tier Bob Davenport in the Fly Fishing Department for some great tips on fly tying and to answer any questions or concerns you may have. For more information, call the store at 630-296-2700. Employment. Will County Workforce Services host its free weekly Career Café for job seekers at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in Room 519 of the JJC Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Reserve a spot by calling 815-727-4444, Ext. 122, or emailing bwashington@ willcountyillinois.com.

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE ROMEOVILLE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS INC., Plaintiff, Vs. MARY D DAVIS; JAMES W DAVIS; PNC BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK; LAKEWOOD FALLS CLUB TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 13 CH 3157 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: JAMES W. DAVIS UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THAT PART OF LOT 2 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 5 POD 23 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 2000 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2000-119314, AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 2001 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2001-012683 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED FEBRUARY 6, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2002022304 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST, 28.98 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST, 69.94 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST, 53.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 59 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST, 24.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 92.24 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE NONTANGENT TO THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, BEING CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 132.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 64 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 24.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 90.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1866 North Wentworth Cir., Romeoville, IL 60446 PIN # 06-03-12-404-072 and which said Mortgage was made by: MARY D DAVIS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Hawthorne Credit Union as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2012072352; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Circuit Court 14 W. Jefferson St., Suite 212 Joliet, IL 60432-4399 on or after May 19, 2014, DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 223 W. Jackson Boulevard, Ste. 610 Chicago, IL 60606 NOTE: 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. Our File No.: C13-87753 I599817 Published 4/17, 4/24, 5/1

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Lawsuit challenges validity of Illiana Tollway authorization State law required the inclusion of the Illiana Tollway first be approved by the CMAP Board The Environmental Law & Policy Center, representing the Sierra Club and Openlands, filed a lawsuit April 17 in the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County to halt the proposed Illiana Tollway. The lawsuit contends that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has no authority to continue developing the d 47-mile Tollway proposed to be built from Interstate 55 in Wilmington to Interstate 65 in Lowell, Ind. The lawsuit against IDOT, the Board of the Chicago MetropolitanAgency for Planning and the MPO Policy Committee alleges that an October 2013 vote by the MPO Policy Committee to approve amending the GO TO 2040 Plan to include the proposed Illiana Tollway as a financially constrained project was in fact illegal, according to a press release. State law required that the inclusion of the Illiana

Tollway first be approved by the CMAP Board—which rejected the amendment in a 10-4 vote just one week earlier. The lawsuit seeks a court order declaring that the proposed Illiana Tollway hasn’t received the necessary approval to proceed.

“The Illinois Department of Transportation is violating Illinois law by spending public funds on the proposed Illiana Tollway, which the Chicago Metropolitan Area for Planning voted to reject for the regional transportation plan,”said Howard A. Learner, Executive Director of the Environmental Law & Policy Center and one of the Plaintiffs’ attorneys. “Illinois state law requires

CMAP’s approval, which IDOT cannot legally circumvent. The Plaintiffs are requesting that the state court declare the agencies’ actions to be unlawful and enjoin IDOT from spending any public funds on the proposed Illiana Tollway.” >> to see the full version of this story, check out buglenewspapers.com

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www.illianacorridor.org/ MPO Policy Committee, chaired by IDOT Secretary Ann Schneider, approved the project by an 11 to 8 margin, potentially making Illinois taxpayers responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in costs not covered by the project’s hoped-for private financing. An email statement by IDOT officials said there was no merit to the lawsuit.

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