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APRIL 26, 2012

Vol. 6 No. 41

In the Green Village passes budget, brings good news

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The village will be operating with a status quo budget that maintains current staffing and service levels, with no new fees or taxes for the year.

The village approved a total budget of $91.4 million for fiscal 2012-2013, a 6 percent decrease, or a $5.5 million decrease, from the current budget. The village’s operating expenditures increased by 3 percent, with the largest portion covering salaries and benefits at $28.2 million; $18.7 million in contractual expenses and $16.7 million in capital outlay.

Mayor John Noak said the tax levy would remain the same as last year. In addition, the village’s portion of the property tax bill dropped by 1 percent, bringing the village’s total to 14 percent of a resident’s bill. On average, a homeowner will see a decrease of $4 on the village portion of the tax bill.

Numbers will vary based on the assessment of your home.

“The staff has worked very hard

to come to this budget and as good as it all sounds, we will still remain guarded and on watch,” John Noak, mayor For the second year, village residents will see a $20 rebate given in their October water bill.

“The staff has worked very hard to come to this budget and as good as it all sounds, we will still remain guarded and on watch,” said Noak. “We had no layoffs and were able to provide some property tax relief—that was all done because a lot of people came together to make this happen.”

Village Manager Steve Gulden noted that the village is ahead of its five-year financial plan drafted during tougher economic times.

“We have not used a dime of our fund balance,” said Gulden.

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Politicians honor young artists with contest, show

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Area congressional representatives are paying homage to young artists this week, during the annual Congressional Art Competition.

The Woodridge Public Library will host this year’s competition display for U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-13, Hinsdale). A reception for the artists and the public will be held on Sunday, April 29 at the Woodridge Library, and Biggert

will announce the winners at 3 p.m.

The teen competition is open to a wide-variety of mediums and high school students from across the 13th District. The first place piece will be displayed in a yearlong exhibit in the CannonTunnel that leads to the U.S. Capitol.The first place winner also will win a trip for two to Washington, D.C. to attend the official art show opening. A reception will be held in his or her honor along with other art contest

winners from congressional districts throughout the country.

The second place winner’s artwork will be displayed in the congressional reps’ D.C. offices, and the third place winner’s artwork will be displayed in their district offices. Entries will be on display at the library from April 26 – 29 during regular library hours.

In the 11th District, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R- Channahon) also is accepting submissions from teen artists.

Host a CrackerJacks player this summer The Will County CrackerJacks are currently looking for host families for the upcoming 2012 Summer Collegiate Baseball season. Host families are an important part of summer collegiate baseball.

Host families provide housing accommodations for the CrackerJacks players during June and July while they are in Will County playing in the Midwest Collegiate League.

“Host families are vital for a summer collegiate program.” said CrackerJacks’ Manager Vern Hasty. “The players truly become a part of the family during their time with the club and the families have an opportunity to create lifetime friendships with these players who are working to position themselves to be selected in the Major League Baseball draft in the coming years.”

Host families will take in one or more players to reside in their residence or secondary housing during June and July. Host families will receive tickets to all CrackerJacks home games and all team-related events including the 2012 CrackerJacks First Pitch

Party featuring Cubs Legend Ernie Banks. Host families will also receive recognition through the CrackerJacks website, game program, and during a special Host Family Day at the ballpark during the 2012 summer season.

If you or your family

are interested in housing a CrackerJacks player this summer, please email info@ crackerjacksbaseball.com or call 815-704-2255 to obtain a host family questionnaire.

For more information on the Will County CrackerJacks, please visitcrackerjacksbaseball.com

“Last year we received remarkable pieces of artwork from high school students all across the district,” Kinzinger said. “I look forward to seeing more of the creativity and hard work put forward by the talented high school students of the 11th Congressional District.”

Kinsinger’s district is

requesting submissions to the Joliet District Office by Friday, April 27.

The Congressional Art Competition was started in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to showcase the artistic talents of high school students in their districts.

Valley View gives OK to full-day kindergarten

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

With the passage of a final design contract last week by the Valley View School District 365U board, the promise of full-day kindergarten at its 12 elementary schools became a reality for the 2012-2013 school year.

Valley View administrators have touted the full-day kindergarten initiative as a means to provide long-term benefits to students just entering the school system. The move was met with approval from most teachers in attendance at the school board meeting, noting that 2.5 hours is not enough time to teach the instruction needed to kindergartners to prepare them for the future.

In order to accommodate the program, additional space is required at each of elementary schools to support new kindergarten classrooms. Wight Construction has been hired to construct additions at nine elementary buildings are needed as well as renovations at three

other locations. In addition, toilet rooms and technology infrastructure upgrades to existing kindergarten classrooms are needed.

Work was already partially contracted for and started over spring break including site mobilization, excavation, and underground utility work for the project.This final contract brings the full costs of the project to $12.4 million.

“This is a big step and one that the community wanted,” said Board member Rick Gougis.

According to the Illinois Board of Education, 1651 schools in Illinois offer full-day kindergarten programs; 332 offer half-day programs; and 338 offer both options to families.

The district will continue to offer half-day kindergarten for those parents that would still prefer it. Projected enrollment for the fall is at 686. Assistant Superintendent Venus Smith said a parent outreach initiative would begin as well.

The school board also passed student fees for the year. Full-day

kindergarten will cost $200 for those who pay in full prior to the first day of school and $175 for waiver-eligible students; a deferred payment plan will cost $225, or $200 for waiver-eligible students.

Fees for the 2012-2013 school year for half-day kindergarten will total $100, including $25 for books and a $75 registration fee; compared to a $40 fee last year; $30 for books and $10 for registration.

In comparison, first through fifth grades will have a total cost of $70, with $40 for books and a $30 registration fee.

The switch to full-day kindergarten will require an additional 20 to 24 teachers. The program is expected to generate enough revenue to cover the additional cost.

Essentially the district is “breaking open the piggy bank,” and using its fund balance to cover the construction.According to Assistant Superintendent Gary Grizaffi, the school district has $17 million in reserves in its working cash fund.

Promenade seeks fashion trendsetters The Promenade Bolingbrook and PlaceWise Media recently announced the premiere of Project Style 2012, the award-winning online fashion competition for guys and girls ages 13 and up.

From now through August 2012, The Promenade will select two trendsetters for each monthly round, during a fourround contest, to put their sense of style and fashion to the test by creating the ultimate outfit.

“We love discovering and encouraging stylists from our local community, while showcasing our center’s great fashion retailers,” said Kris Kuchler, director of marketing for The Promenade Bolingbrook.

“Through Project Style, we encourage creative trendsetters to test their passion for fashion

and express themselves with the opportunity to win recognition for their style and talent. Shoppers, as well as the industry have embraced Project Style. The International Council of Shopping Centers awarded Project Style a 2011 Maxi Gold Award for marketing excellence in digital media.”

Selected semi-finalists will be given the challenge to create the most stylish outfit that represents their sense of style and creativity with a $150 Promenade gift card. All purchases must come from The Promenade’s retailers and semifinalists may tie in one item from their personal closet.

A brief video and photos of their outfit will be posted on the center’s web site and Facebook page. Fans will be

eligible to vote for their favorite trendsetter each month during the live voting segment of the on-line competition.

The winner with the most votes from each round moves on to the live Style-Off event at the shopping center in September.

One winner will be named Top Trendsetter and receive a $1,000 center shopping spree.

Each Top Trendsetter will also receive the chance to compete in the 2012 National Project Style Style-Off, judged by Nick Verreos and Jeannie Mai. One winner will attend Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City in February 2013.

Interested fans may visit www.

ThePromenadeBolingbrook. com. Post a photo and explain why you should be the next chic stylist.

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Local libraries forming Pinnacle Library Cooperative

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Bigger doesn’t always mean better and local control trumps bureaucracy—that’s the philosophy behind a new cooperative of area libraries that have joined together to buck a system that spans three states.

The White Oak, Fountaindale, Plainfield, Shorewood-Troy, Joliet, and Lemont public library districts came together to form the Pinnacle Library Cooperative early this year. The cooperative plans to move from the Prairie Cat consortium by mid-June.

Under Prairie Cat, library patrons can request materials from the consortium of more than 75 libraries. However,White Oak Director Scott Pointon, said that though the new Pinnacle cooperative is geographically much smaller than Prairie Cat, as a group it holds an impressive amount of library materials.

In fact, these six library organizations collectively hold 1,339,969 items, about one third of all the materials in the entire Prairie Cat catalog. In addition to the holdings of the Pinnacle libraries, these districts will still be able to access collections from other libraries across the country whenever a special project or more unusual request comes in that cannot be met by Pinnacle-owned materials.

One of the main benefits the move brings to patrons is a superior catalog system that is more accurate and user friendly,

said Pointon.

“It is fair to say that our past/ current catalog system was not up to the task of efficiently sorting the requests placed by all of the patrons in Prairie Cat,” said Pointon. “Thus a major perk of forming the Pinnacle Library Cooperative was the ability of our six member libraries to establish our own catalog and begin using a superior catalog database and search engine.”

The new catalog, from Polaris Library Systems, will have an easy-to-use search engine that will allow patrons to spend their time more efficiently. The Fountaindale Public Library District was excited to announce the new system, explaining it will also have unique features that will give patrons the ability keep a reading history and create user names instead of using library cards. Patrons also will be able to map where a book is located.

Pointon acknowledged that there is some concern over losing materials owned by other Prairie Cat libraries, but says the benefits of a smaller consortium with local control outweighs the quantity of libraries.

He explains that the Prairie Cat consortium is geographically huge, stretching from the Indiana state line in the east to the Iowa state line in the west, and from the Wisconsin state line in the north to just south of Starved Rock in the south.

The catalog software under the Prairie Cat system was not a match for the sheer size and

complexity of a consortium of more than 75 libraries. The geography alone plays into a problem seen everyday at the library districts.

For example, a newer fiction title owned by the Lockport branch library is returned and checked in at the Lockport branch. At that moment in time, that may be the only available copy in all of Prairie Cat. The software system would trap that book and send it on its way to fill a request at a library possibly three hours west of here. An hour later, another copy of the same title could be returned to a library three hours west of here, and now that that is the only available copy. That copy would be trapped and sent on its way to fill a hold in Joliet.

“We have had books with the exact same title crossing paths east and west, north and south, across the state for years,” said Pointon. “These types of inefficiencies have cost an enormous amount of dollars that I cannot even fathom in delivery budgets as well as the wasted staff time and effort.”

The idea to create a new cooperative came to be as a number of factors, including state funding, began to worry the library districts, said Pointon.

The state funds the service

that delivers materials between Illinois libraries, regardless of the catalog consortium to which they belong, be it Prairie Cat or Pinnacle.

“The District has had to take a hard and realistic look at that funding and we are not optimistic about the current delivery system remaining in place, considering the economic state in which Illinois finds itself,” said Pointon. “Thus a smaller, more manageable cooperative made much better sense for our future.

If the state-funded delivery goes away; we are now geographically close enough to our fellow Pinnacle libraries that we could do delivery on our own without the state-funded delivery.”

In addition, Pointon said all library districts, regardless of size, paid the same fees to belong to the consortium and carried the same equal vote.

“We felt the governance of Prairie Cat was not efficient,” said Pointon. “Often times issues would be sent to subcommittees and wouldn’t be voted on for months. Our hands were tied and we weren’t allowed to make any changes. Now, being geographically closer and all of the same size and operation, we have the ability to be more progressive. We have more control over own destiny.”

Timeline Legally,district libraries will continue to be a member of Prairie Cat until the current contract expires on June 30. However, in day-to-day practice this change will be felt much sooner.

As of now, patrons will no longer be able to place holds on items they see in the catalog that are not owned by at least one of the six Pinnacle libraries. This is to start separating the two groups of patrons and clean up the intermingling of the two catalog systems.

By the week of June 7, the existing catalog will cease to be operational in a “live” setting (i.e. people may still borrow items during that time but because the item statuses will not be updated in the catalog, accuracy will be an issue during that week).

June 14: All Pinnacle libraries are set to “go live” with the new online catalog.

Between now and June 14 patrons may see some changes in how to borrow materials and place holds.

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Historical Society calls for local history photos

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The Romeoville Historical Society is calling on residents to help them preserve history and share Romeoville’s past with the world.

Romeoville Area Historical Society President Nancy Hackett proclaimed that the group seems to be the best kept secret in town and she wants to change that notion. In fact, the society was approached by Arcadia Press to write about the history of Romeoville. These books can normally found in the likes of national bookstores and on Amazon.com.

“We believe we are a unique town—from Romeo to farms in unincorporated DuPage and LockportTownships,to Hampton Park and finally to the Romeoville of today,” said Hackett.“We have a

new village hall complex, a nearly completed library building and three colleges.”

While the society has an extensive clipping and photo file, they still need to fill in the gaps. The book to be published

by Arcadia is mostly photographs and the society hopes to be able to accommodate a book that will accurately portray the town.

Hackett and the society are asking residents to share pictures of early Romeoville, farms and farm families, and Hampton Park activities. The planned topics include: early history—Indians, voyageurs, Isle a la Cache; building the canal; birth of Romeo; farming; Hampton Park; one-room schools; Valley View, including the 45/15 plan; colleges and private schools; people; and modern Romeoville.

The photos must be original, at

Archive photos

Belle and Frances Fitzpatrick with their animals in front of the Fitzpatrick farm.

least three inches, and cannot be copies or newspaper pictures.

It would be helpful to be able to identify as many people as possible. Include name and address on all photos, as they will be returned when the book is finished.

In addition to their book effort, the society is working with

Romeoville Public Television to showcase interesting items in the museum in five to tenminute segments. If you or your family donated items, Hackett is inviting individuals to come forward to talk about them and their history.

For more information or to volunteer, call Hackett at 815-

886-0273 or email at nancy. reader@sbcglobal.net.

The Romeoville Area Historical Society Museum, located at 10 Montrose Drive, is open Monday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon and at other times by appointment. katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

Health Department activates West Nile Virus information line, mosquito monitoring planned Due to a mild winter and an unusually warm early spring, West Nile Virus surveillance began on April 16.

County residents can help to minimize the potential for WNV transmission to humans by reporting dead birds to the Will County Health Department. Will County’s WNV information line is now available for individuals to report dead birds, which can help identify the potential for human infections. The newly updated service is accessible at 815-740-7631, and the line is open 24 hours a day.

Launched in May 2002, the information line enables area residents to access the latest information concerning WNV, report the location of dead birds and talk to a health department representative about the disease during regular weekly business hours.

The Will County Environmental Health Department uses dead bird reports to monitor potential WNV hot spots and identify other possible trends requiring health department intervention.

Adult crows and blue jays have long been testing priorities, but the Illinois Department of Public Health now accepts multiple bird species for laboratory analysis.

Other birds suitable for testing include robins, finches, grackles, sparrows, wrens, swallows and cardinals.

“West NileVirus poses potential health risks for everyone,” Will County Health Department Executive Director John Cicero said. “We are interested in the location of dead birds because that information is one way we are able to assess the potential for local virus activity. Dead bird monitoring and testing has traditionally been a critical part of the statewide West Nile surveillance initiative.”

The health department will collect a limited number of reported dead birds and submit them to the state for analysis.

You can view pictures of bird testing priorities by visiting the environmental health page at www.willcountyhealth.org.

West Nile surveillance across the state traditionally begins the first week of May. However, one of the mildest winters on record and unseasonable warmth throughout March and early April underscore the need for accelerated testing.

The environmental health department also plans to increase mosquito monitoring throughout the WNV season, which typically runs through

mid-October. Preliminary Will County mosquito monitoring will begin at eight sites in early May. Monitoring will eventually be expanded to approximately 15 local sites during the summer.

West Nile Virus is a mosquitoborne disease capable of producing encephalitis and meningitis, potentially fatal inflammations of the brain and spinal cord. Residents can minimize personal risk by avoiding outdoor activity at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

Wearing light-colored long sleeves and eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites on your property can also reduce personal risk. Residents are also advised to use insect repellent containing DEET or other chemical compounds that deter mosquitoes when spending time outdoors.

During 2011, human West Nile activity was reported in 43 states.

There were 981 total cases and 45 national fatalities reported in 2010.

The state of Illinois has reported at least 646 human WNV infections and 31 fatalities since 2005. The state totals include 55 Will County cases and two local fatalities.

Submitted Photo

Front Row: Barima Oware-Banning, Alvic Earl Araneta, Damian Benarczk Middle Row: Sophia Rivera, Alissa Earl Araneta, Kate Davison, Naa-Ashia Oware-Banning, Samantha Rivera, Samantha Ziamant Back Row: John Kozlick (Owner), Corinne Doty, Sharon Czerwinski, Robb Young, Nick Velcich Not Pictured: Ed O’Boyle

They’re with the band John Kozlick, owner of The Music Loft, held a student recital at 1 p.m. on Sunday,April 22, at the WesGlen Clubhouse. Kozlick lives locally and he and his staff of instructors have provided lessons in guitar, bass, drums, piano, violin, wind, and brass instruments for a number of years.The recital was broken up into groups by age.

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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.

Michael Burke, 19, 421 Hamrick, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. on April 3 and charged with driving without insurance, with a suspended license and possession of drug equipment near Route 53 and Enterprise Drive.

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Douglas Martin, 43, 740 Farragut, was arrested at 3:56 p.m. on April 4 and charged with DUI, no insurance, failure to reduce speed near Route 53 south of Montrose Drive.

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Keith Rhia, 42, 6111 Dunham Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. on April 6 and charged with reckless driving, no insurance, improper lane use, driving too fast for conditions, illegal squealing of tires, leaving the scene of an injury crash near Renwick Road west of Route 53.

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Marilyn Rivera, 19, 231 Charleston Ave, was arrested at 6:39 a.m. on April 8 and charged with aggravated assault, speeding, disobeying a stop sign, fleeing and eluding, improper lane use and improper use of registration near Romeo Road and Route 53.

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Steve Demunster, 52, 630 Gavin, was arrested at 6:14 p.m. on April 8 and charged with speeding, DUI and illegal squealing of tires near Murphy Drive and Troxel.

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Lewis Young, 30, 178 Malibu Drive, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. on April 10 and charged with driving without a valid driver’s license, and failure to dim lights near Taylor Road and Pinnacle Drive.

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arrested at 4:17 a.m. on April 12 and charged with driving with a suspended license and an expired registration near 135th Street and Eaton Ave. Tiara Hughes, 20, 3513 Bordeaux Court, Hazel Crest, was arrested at 2:49 p.m. on April 12 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of Weber Road.

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Starr Dokes, 34, 227 Linden, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. on April 12 and charged with driving without a valid driver’s license, no insurance, and the illegal transport of alcohol on the 1000 block of West Romeo Road.

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Jisifredo Sierra, 27, 4427 W. Riverside Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:01 a.m. on April 13 and charged with driving without a valid driver’s license and disobeying a traffic sign west of Normantown Road.

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Eutiqio Hernandez, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 12:43 p.m. on April 13 and charged with failure to reduce speed, driving without a valid driver’s license and no insurance near Normantown Road and the I-55 northbound ramp.

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Ramon Estrada, 41, 1216 S. Austin Boulevard, Chicago, was arrested at 12:10 a.m. on April 14 and charged with driving with a suspended license, no insurance, expired registration near Weber Road and Lakewood Falls Drive.

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employee at a business 16 An in the 1000 block of Schmidt Road reported a criminal damage to property at 1:11 a.m. on April 14. Three windows on the employee’s vehicle were

Jesus Renteria, 60, 229 Charleston Ave, was

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Rodriguez, 16317 11 Isabel Zausa Drive, Crest Hill, was arrested at 8:59 a.m. on April 13 and charged with driving without a valid driver’s license and no u-turn near Normantown Road east of Weber Road.

Bryan Wells, 37, 2604 Discovery Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 11:42 p.m. on April 14 and charged with no rear registration light and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver near Route 53 and Normantown Road.

Thomas Ustaszweski, 331 Shenandoah, was arrested at 11:47 p.m. on April 10 and charged with failure to yield and resisting an officer on Route 53 and 135th Street.

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3 broken by unknown person(s).

Estimated cost to repair the damage is $500.

Thomas, 22, 14153 17 Jeremiah Hillsdale, Plainfield, was arrested at 5:40 p.m. on April 15 and charged with battery on the 900 block of West Romeo Road.

Jonathan Baldwin, 29, 146 Ambassador Ave, was arrested at 12:24 a.m. on April 16 and charged with possession of a controlled substance,resisting,an in-state warrant and possession of drug equipment on the 500 block of Belmont Drive.

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Johnson Devon, 25, 222

½ Broadway, Joliet was arrested at 5:54 a.m. on April 16 and charged with driving without a driver’s license, no insurance, expired registration, disobeying a traffic sign near Route 53 and Belmont Drive.

Michael Shew, 26, 707 Delta, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. on April 16 and charged driving without a valid driver’s license and possession of a controlled substance and drug equipment near Hale and Romeo Road.

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Celeste Oviedo, 28, 658 Chase Ave, Joliet, was arrested at 12:22 p.m. on April 17 and charged with retail theft

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and an in-state warrant on the 400 block of Weber Road.

A resident in the 200 block of Kirman reported a criminal damage to property at 7:28 a.m. on April 17. A rear window was broken and the rear window wiper was damaged on a vehicle that was parked in the resident’s driveway. Estimated cost of repairs is $615.

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A pick-up truck that was parked in the street in front of a residence in the 300 block of Wild Rose Lane was reported stolen by its owner at 9:35 a.m. on April 17. Value of the truck is $20,000.

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Forum Letter to the Editor

Cigarette tax increase supported Dear Editor, On April 19, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has announced a series of initiatives to address the state’s fiscal and public health concerns. Included in his proposal is a plan to increase the state’s cigarette tax by $1 per pack. Illinois’ current cigarette tax rate of 98 cents per pack ranks Illinois 32nd among all U.S. states.

The American Cancer Society supports this proposal.

The American Cancer Society is pleased Governor Quinn is combining smart fiscal and public health policy. Smoking remains the leading cause of cancer and this proposal will not only reduce the burden on the state’s Medicaid program for years to come, but more importantly, it will save lives and improve the health of people across Illinois, particularly in curtailing youth smoking.

The facts are staggering, and Illinois can and should do better.

If the cigarette tax increase passes, we estimate that more than 70,000 youth will never smoke and more than 38,000 current Illinois residents will be spared from premature death caused by smoking. Thus, the proposal’s upside potential to reduce the pain and suffering from cancer and other diseases is enormous. From our perspective, the measure offers remarkable promise to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

The American Cancer Society and its legion of supporters commend Governor Quinn and encourage our legislators to adopt this proposal quickly so the lifesaving outcomes can begin.

Kristi DeLaurentiis American Cancer Society, Illinois Division

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RHS students at Nobel Peace Laureate Summit this week Three dozen Valley View School District 365U high school students are front and center this week at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Chicago.

“They’ve been counting down the days for a while now,” said Bolingbrook High School’s Social Studies Chair Chuck Marik Tuesday before the bus left for the Summit’s second day of activities at University of Illinois Chicago. “It’s a rare opportunity because this has never been held in North America before.”

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these kids to see the people we study about like (former Soviet President Mikhail) Gorbachev, (former Poland President) Lech Walesa, the Dalai Lama,” added Romeoville High School Social Studies Chair Doug Darguzis. “To be in the same room with these people, not many Americans can say that and now we get to experience it with our kids.”

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The Romeoville High School students prepare for their trip to the Summit.

Valley View was one of only 12 school districts outside of Chicago to be invited to witness portions of the threeday Summit in person. Students were scheduled to attend four panel discussions featuring nine

Nobel Peace Prize winners in two days.

“I’m really interested to see the discussion on One Person Can Make a Difference,” said BHS senior Jason Kuntz.

“I’m excited to see what these

world leaders think about our world today,” said Romeoville senior Katie Nives.“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am so honored to be chosen to go.”

BHS seniors Hannah Stanford,

Joslin Benavides and Taylor Jordan all talked about how excited they were to be a part of the event.

“I’m excited to actually be in the room with these people,” Benavides said.

“I want to listen to all their different views about the problems in the world today,” added Jordan.

It’s great that they invited local high school kids,” Marik said. “It probably won’t sink in for some of them how unique this is until they get a little older.”

In addition to Gorbachev, Walesa and The Dalai Lama, other Peace Prize winners expected at the Summit include former President Jimmy Carter, former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, former South African President Frederick de Klerk, Iranian lawyer and former judge Shirin Ebadi, American activist Jody Williams, and Bangladesh economist Muhammad Yunus.

Calendar UPCOMING WILCO Nursing Assistant Basic Training Program.

7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday,From June 5 to August 28 at Wilco Area Career Center, 500 Wilco Blvd, Romeoville.

Prerequisites for the program are: Must be 16 years of age; speak the English language; and have a current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Card. Course fee is $875 and payment must be made prior to attending the class. Register online at www.wilco.k12.il.us or in-person at 500 Wilco Blvd., Romeoville. Phone number is 815-838-6941.

ONGOING 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.

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. Call Melanie at 253861-5897 -VBACesarean@aol. com Managing Multiples. A support group open to couples that are still expecting, parents of multiples or even parents who have one or more children who just need to get their life in order. The group will meet the second Thursday of each month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their babies.The class is free. For more information call (630) 527-5369.

Breastfeeding support group. Led by a certified Lactation Counselor, meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 11:30–noon (following CradleTalk).Join other breastfeeding moms for support and to have any questions answered.

No registration required. For information and location, please call (630) 5273957.

Nurturing Mom. A support group is a free support group for new moms or moms-to-be who are experiencing emotional lows, depression, anxiety, fearful

thoughts, difficulty sleeping, or other troubling behavior. Led by a licensed clinical psychologist and a therapist with extensive backgrounds in women’s services and postpartum depression, this support group meets weekly; on Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Registration is suggested.To register for these classes, please call (630) 527-6363.

Need a Job or GED Classes?

Education Service Network NFP Inc.’s Career Seekers GED/ Workforce program, a program of the Regional Office of Education is located at 179 North Chicago St. Joliet, Illinois 60432. We offer GED classes/resume preparation/ job placement for participants between the ages of 16 and 21.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We also offer GED classes at our satellite site at the Friendship Centre at HighPoint, 175 South HighPoint Drive, Romeoville on Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information call 815774-8902 or 815-774-8922.

APRIL 26 eBay Basics. 2-3 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Learn how to use this popular auction site to buy and sell just about anything.

Register with eBay, and see how to set up your account for buying or selling. Basic computer and internet skills required. Stop by the library or call 815-886-2030 to sign up.

Brick Building Club. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library.

Build your own creations with

LEGO bricks supplied by the library. Finished works will go on display until the next session, when you can come back to start all over. For ages 6 and up.

APRIL 27 EZ Living RV Sales and Service Open House. Come to the open house to enjoy free pop, cookies, pizza and popcorn.

Located in Diamond, IL, take I-55 to Exit 236, and go west ¼ mile.

Open House goes through April 29. See Yogi Bear on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 815-458-9103.

Joliet Mall storytime. Noon to 1 p.m. at Westfield Louis Joliet Mall. Come to this free drop-in storytime in the Carson Pirie Scott Court (behind the big tree) to hear great stories, dance to fun songs, create a craft, and enjoy a snack. All ages are welcome.

APRIL 28 Innerpeace Natural Healthcare Open House. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1002 Infantry Dr., Joliet IL. Raffles, questions answered, complementary services. Acupuncture, sinus release, massage, hot stones, yoga, blood pressure screenings,guided meditation, reiki, powerplate and infrared therapy.

APRIL 30 Evening of Anime. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Gaylord Building, 200 West Eighth Street, Lockport.

Come to an evening of watching anime from several series and eating free snacks. For more information, call 815-838-0755.

MAY 1 Creative Kids Club. 4-5 p.m.

THE BUGLE APRIL 26, 2012 at the Romeoville Library. Get ready to use all your creative talents as you explore the art of storytelling. For ages 8 and up.

Registration is required. Call the library at 815-886-2030 or stop by the children’s services desk to sign up.

Teen Advisory Group. 6:307:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Do you want to have a say in what happens at the library, what equipment is purchased, and what programs should be held? There will be snacks, soda, and games. For grades 7-12.

Register at the reference desk or call 815-886-2030.

MAY 2 Pokemon Club. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library.This program is for tweens aged 9-12 and registration is required. Register at the reference desk or call 815886-2030.

MAY 3 Game Time. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Play board games, create them, or learn some new ones. For ages 6-12.

No registration is required.

MAY 5 Mother and daughter glamour day. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Come and make your appointment to get glamorous. Avon Specialist Terri Gray will be on hand to share makeup and tips with you and your daughter or mother.

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Child participants must be at least eight years old, and all appointments are 15 minutes long. Register at the reference desk or call 815-886-2030.

Super Hero Saturday. 1-3 p.m. at the Romeoville Library.

Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Showcase your superpowers while crafting accessories to show off your super style. Enjoy crafts, games, and a cool super hero photo opportunity. Register at the reference desk or call 815-8862030.

The Backyard Mechanic’s Guide to Library Resources.

2-3 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. The library offers a variety of resources for the amateur auto mechanic, from the Chilton online database to a wide selection of Mitchell repair manuals. Learn how to use the library’s resources to learn to do your own auto maintenance.

Register at the reference desk or call 815-886-2030.

MAY 7 Children’s Book Week Read-in. 6-7:30 p.m. at the Gaylord Building in Lockport.

Come celebrate Children’s Book Week with an evening of stories, songs, and special guest readers.

Look at the display of children’s book fan art, or try your hand at creating your own.This is a family See CALENDAR, page 10

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without dropping names. In the week to come, social activities offer you a chance to meet people from unique backgrounds and test out new ideas without dumping your old friends.

must be tamed. In the week to come, a few of your closest contacts might seem temperamental. Your soothing presence could bring things back under control; practice politeness.

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Tour of unit included. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $50.

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10-11:30 a.m. at the Gaylord Building in Lockport. Come celebrate the Star Wars movies with trivia, games, Yoda Soda, and Wookiee Cookies – plus

Infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in an adult, child, or infant. This is not a certification course. Cost is $10 per person.

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For grades 7-12. Register at the reference desk or call 815-8862030.

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Dare to be different without dropping names. In the week to come, social activities offer you a chance to meet people from unique backgrounds and test out new ideas without dumping your old friends.

Temper tantrums must be tamed. In the week to come, a few of your closest contacts might seem temperamental. Your soothing presence could bring things back under control; practice politeness.

You may have plans to conquer the world. Your energy levels rise during the upcoming week - but to maintain the competitive edge, you must be cautious and not risk your financial security.

Those who resent receiving less than their fair share might plot to take it. Sidestep issues that might touch off jealousy or envy in the week ahead.

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Don’t accept second best. You don’t mind being treated like just one of the many peas in the pod as long as friends respect your individual rights. In the week to come, group dynamics challenge your patience.

Passions can pile up.

You may be inspired by others to make your career or business success a top priority.

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Find a little hair of the dog that bit you. In the week ahead, a tendency to go to extremes could leave you, for example, with sore muscles from too much exercise; the only cure will be more of the same.

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When others take charge or make executive decisions, you may be stirred to follow their lead. During the coming week, a taste of the exotic may add spice to your love life.

Love ‘em; never leave ‘em. No matter what challenges upset your life in the week to come, your loyalty and trustworthiness shine through. You gravitate toward relationships that live happily ever after.

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INSIDE: Spartans lose close game to Steelmen,

page 14; Athletic MVPs announced, page 16; Outdoors page, page 18

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Two years ago Edi Alfaro was the No. 1 singles player for Romeoville.

Last year he did not compete for the Spartans and it left a void at the top of the lineup.

Now, in his senior year, Alfaro is back and has helped Romeoville become competitive in the Southwest Prairie Conference.

“I feel I have something to prove,” Alfaro said.“I kind of took last year off. I didn’t play as much. I didn’t get to play (high school) because my grades didn’t make it. I kind of picked up where I left off. I still have the skills, my body isn’t there and I’m trying to get back to it.

Overall we have a better team than we had two years ago. I’m passionate for the sport so it is fun.”

“He missed last year due to being academically ineligible and felt terrible,” Romeoville coach George Joyce said.“He worked hard to get back. He’s always been a very good player and he just missed out on seeing the progression the players made last year. He played a great

match with a three-time state qualifier from Oswego. He just needs to work on his conditioning for when he gets in those three sets. He has worked in nicely and has bought into the team effort. He has really grown and I’m not surprised at all. I really missed him last year.”

Alfaro has teamed with fellow senior Rich Jett at times throughout the season and may be spending more doubles time together going forward.

“It’s not that bad,” Alfaro said. “It’s a different set of mind from playing singles and the different shots you can do. Doubles is more of a team and you have to communicate with your partner.

We play good (together) because we communicate good.We both know what we want to do. We rarely ever practice together, but in match time we come out and play. We communicate and try different things.”

“They will play a lot of doubles together,” Joyce said. “Certainly in the sectional they have, we would be advantageous to play them together. It would be tough for them individually See PROVE, page 15

Edi Alfaro is back competing for the Spartans this season.

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Freshman Krueger makes most of debut

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Despite a three-RBI varsity debut from freshman Josh Krueger, Romoeville lost 7-5 to Joliet Central Saturday.

BASEBALL Joliet Central opened the game with three runs in the top of the first on a double from Zach Goetschel and a single from Max Gawenda, which scored Marcos Vega who had reached on an error.

Goetschel then scored on an RBI single by Mariano Cerda and Gawenda came in when Cody

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Romeoville’s Vidal Gonzalez pitched in relief in the Spartans’ 7-5 loss Saturday.

Ford sets new school discus record The Romeoville Spartans competed against Minooka and Plainfield East. Minooka won with 112 points, Romeoville was second (51) and East was third (20).

ROUNDUP Perez Ford set a new school discus record with a throw of 164-feet, 6-inches.

Ford was also first in the 100 meter dash in 10.85 seconds, the 200 dash (23.1) and shot put (51-7).

Travis Lacy was first in the long jump with a 20-3.

Dan Quan took second in the pole vault, but set a personal best with a vault of 12-6.

Last Saturday, the Spartans placed eighth at the Lockport ABC Invitational.

Reuban Spivey took first in the C-Flight triple jump with a 37-7 Armani Bonilla placed second in the B-Flight shot put 37-10 and in the A-Flight Discus with an 118-6.

Prosper Osinloye was second in the C-Flight shot put with a throw of 37-11.

Anthony Love was second in the B-Flight discus with a 121-11 and Miguel Ford was second in the B-Flight 11.84.

SOFTBALL The Spartans won their fourth game in a row as Elaina Caron (41) got the win.

Michelle Spillman went 2-4 with two triples.

Caron was 3-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Hattie Holland and Melissa Guzior were

2-3.

Caron tossed a no hitter against JCA April 18 in a 3-0 win.

Spillman had a home run and all three RBI, driving in Abby Smith twice and herself once.

GIRLS TRACK Romeoville finished in ninth place at the Glenbard East Invite Saturday with 25 points. Metea Valley won with 91 points.

Taking first for the Spartans was the 400-meter relay team of Kaitlyn Hammock, Latasha Fizer, Angel Jones and Colleen Lilly (50.49).

Lilly placed third in the 200 (27.10), Shannon Hensley was third in the shot put (38-01) and fifth in the discus (101-03) and Kristen Levasseur was sixth in the pole vault (7-06).

Vancian drew a bases loaded walk.

The Spartans came back, putting up three runs in the bottom of the second as Krueger, the freshman, doubled in a pair of runs in his first varsity at-bat.

“We brought up a freshman Josh Krueger and he is the one that got the big two RBI double,” said Romeoville coach Dave Haskins. “He had a great play at second base too where he got to the ball behind the base and made the flip to the base. He is a great kid and he paid his dues hitting in the three hole at the sophomore level. He will get See DEBUT, page 15

Sports DEBUT Continued from page 14 some more opportunities.”

Krueger said there wasn’t much thought that went into his at bat. ” I just swung away,” he said. “I just went out there and played the game and whatever happened, happened.”

He said he wasn’t nervous for his first start.

“I found out Friday I would be playing up and I was looking forward to it,” Krueger said. “I was excited.”

PROVE Continued from page 13 to beat the Joliet Townships and Lockports. In conference, I can only get one point out of them.

Playing them separately, I could get two.”

Alfaro is playing doubles to help his team out, while he prefers to play singles.

“I like singles better because I’m more used to it,” Alfaro said.

“That’s just how I was raised up

A play after Krueger’s two RBI double, Nolan Allee scored on a passed ball and tied the game at 3-3.

Central came back in the fourth inning, scoring three runs on an error, a fielder’s choice, and an RBI single by Wojnarowski.

Central added a run in the top of the fifth and Romeoville’s Matt Venn singled in Michael Torres in the fifth to cut the lead to 7-4.

The Spartans would get one more back in the sixth, but could not get closer.

Tyler Anderson went 2-for-3 for the Spartans, while Goetschel, Gawenda and Vancina combined for four hits and three RBI for

Central.

Goetschel got the win for Central, allowing five hits, striking out three and walking three.

“Our hitting approach was off,” Haskins said.“We saw a guy with decent velocity and most of our guys tried to yank the ball. We have to go the opposite way. Some guys adjusted to, some didn’t.”

It was the fifth-straight loss for the Spartans (6-16) and Haskins is looking for the guys who want to play hard.

He said Krueger is a perfect example of the fact that young players can still have a chance to play mid-way through the season.

to play. Doubles is just more scary I would say.”

He hopes that he, as well as his teammates, can have a good end to the season.

“I want to make state and finish in the top three in conference,” Alfaro said.“As a team I would like to finish in the top three in the conference.”

The Spartans opened the season 2-0 in the SPC before dropping their last two matches.

The tandem of Jett and Alfaro were the lone winners at No. 1 doubles in a 6-1 loss to Plainfield

Central.

“What’s great about our team is that we are deep,” Joyce said.

“It’s not great at the top, but it’s not weak at the bottom. I can interchange my lineup based on who we’re playing. It’s going to be hard to seed us. We talked about our team goals this year and we are going to change around our lineup for the sake of the team and the kids are all behind it and that’s what has made this team special. They are buying into this team effort.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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them to know as well, if they are not doing the job, we will bring up someone who is playing hard and doing things the right way.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Most Valuable Players Romeoville High School announced its winter MVP award winners. Winners are: Cheerleading, Jennifer Welch; Poms, Victoria Vodicka; Boys Basketball, Uchenna Akuba and Nathaniel Washington; Girls Basketball, Kiera Currie and Abby Smith; Boys Bowling, William Thompson; Girls Bowling, Nicole Jeffrey; Wrestling Aaron Brooks (not pictured) and Darshawn Hardy (not pictured).

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BASEBALL BASEBALL 1. Plainfield North 2. Niles West 3. Joliet Catholic 4. Maine South 5. Downers South 6. Minooka 7. Lockport

SOFTBALL 1. Benet 2. Downers North 3. Lockport 4. Minooka 5. Downers South 6. Plainfield South 7. Plainfield Central

GIRLS SOCCER 1. Plainfield North 2. Downers South 3. Benet 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield Central 6. Maine South 7. Plainfield South

BOYS VOLLEYBALL 1. Downers North 2. Benet 3. Minooka 4. Downers South 5. Maine South 6. Notre Dame 7. Plainfield South

BOYS TRACK 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Maine South 4. Niles West 5. Plainfield North 6. Joliet West 7. Benet

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

Wins

Batting Average

Chris Tschida, JCA Derek Bangert, Lockport Kevin Raher, Downers South Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Mario Cerda, Joliet Central Dan Sullivan, Lockport Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Josh Altmann, Lockport Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central

.556 .538 .475 .465 .457 .444 .429 .386 .380 .375

Runs Steve Heffernan, Plainfield Central Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Ryan Peter, JCA Chris Tschida, JCA Mike Rogala, Plainfield East Matt Kramer, Plainfield East Tevin Brown, Bolingbrook Zach Melone, JCA Nick Pieruccini, Notre Dame Derek Bangert, Lockport Josh Altmann, Lockport

21 21 20 20 19 19 17 17 15 14 13 13

Hits Derek Bangert, Lockport Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Chris Tschida, JCA Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Ryan Czachor, Notre Dame Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Ryan Peter, JCA Zach Melone, JCA Nate Searing, JCA Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Tevin Brown, Bolingbrook Josh Altmann, Lockport Mike Rogala, Plainfield East Ron Sessler, Lockport

28 27 25 24 23 23 22 22 20 20 20 19 19 18 18

RBI Nate Searing, JCA Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Matt Venn, Romeoville Chandler Piekarski, Bolingbrook Andrew Nordbye, Bolingbrook Chayanze Stirbis, Plainfield East Chris Tschida, JCA

23 20 17 16 16 15 14 14 13 13 13

Homers Matt Venn, Romeoville Alex Voitik, JCA Matt Kramer, Plainfield East

3 3 3

Doubles Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Max Gawenda, Joliet Central Derek Bangert, Lockport Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Tevin Brown, Bolingbrook Josh Altmann, Lockport Chris Tschida, JCA Adrian Nunez, JCA

13 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5

ERA Kevin Duchene, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Doug Matthews, Lockport Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Eric Duzan, Lockport Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central John Chignoli, JCA Evan Martens, Lockport

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0.26 0.40 1.11 1.62 1.81 1.83 1.84 1.97 1.99

Kevin Duchene, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Nick Davito, Lockport Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central Brandon Cymerman, Plainfield East Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Evan Martens, Lockport Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook

4-0 4-0 4-2 4-2 3-0 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2

Strikeouts Brian Glowicki, Downers South Kevin Duchene, JCA Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central Tim Blake, Plainfield Central Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook John Chignoli, JCA Mario Samuel, Bolingbrook Evan Martens, Lockport

48 44 41 36 32 30 25 25 24

Batting Average Maeve McGuire, Benet Kelli Holstine, Minooka Julianne Rurka, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Michelle Spillman, Romeoville Emily York, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Rowan McGuire, Downers North Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Sam Yeager, Downers North

.636 .571 .540 .537 .492 .492 .489 .486 .471 .470 .455 .466 .443 .440

SOFTBALL Runs Maeve McGuire, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Ali Michalik, Benet Jessica Rio, Plainfield East Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Fran Giovannini, Plainfield East

44 33 28 27 26 26 22 22 19 18 17 16 16

Hits Maeve McGuire, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Emily York, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Kendall Duffy, Benet Carly Dundee, Lockport Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South Kayla Kendall, Plainfield South Rachel Egly, Plainfield Central

42 36 35 34 33 31 31 30 29 28 27 27 26 25 24

RBI Emily York, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Maeve McGuire, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Marissa Panko, Benet Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Bri Thompson, Joliet West Sam Yeager, Downers North Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central

45 40 30 29 27 26 19 18 17 17 16

Rowan McGuire, Downers North Dominique Roa, Plainfield Central Annie Molek, Plainfield East

15 15 15

Homers Kendall Duffy, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Maeve McGuire, Benet Sam Yeager, Downers North Michelle Spillman, Romeoville Dale Ryndak, Downers North Emily York, Benet

7 7 7 7 4 4 3

Doubles Maeve McGuire, Benet Carly Dundee, Lockport Julianne Rurka, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet

19 9 7 7 7 7

ERA Elaine Heflin, Downers North Dale Ryndak, Downers North

0.51 0.71

Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport Jackie Lilek, Minooka Carly Dundee, Lockport Sara Novak, Minooka Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South

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1.12 1.14 1.41 1.65 1.75 1.97

Wins Molly Moran, Benet Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Annie Molek, Plainfield East Elaine Heflin, Downers North Taylor Weissenhofer, Romeoville Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Dale Ryndak, Downers North Carly Dundee, Lockport

18-3 13-4 11-6 9-2 8-3 8-3 7-0 6-2

Strikeouts Elaine Heflin, Downers North Taylor Weissenhofer, Romeoville Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Annie Molek, Plainfield East Molly Moran, Benet Dale Ryndak, Downers North

131 115 97 84 83 66

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Weather means profit for golf courses

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

With all of the warm and sunny weather the area has had since early March, one big business that is booming is the local golfing industry.

When average highs are in the 50s, golf courses would be lucky to get a couple dozen or so golfers out for a round in March.

Instead, as temperatures have soared into the 60s and 70s, while remaining relatively dry, courses have thrived.

“We have more than doubled rounds played over the same period last year,” Bolingbrook Golf Club Golf Pro Eric Aldrich said. “More rounds equals more traffic in other departments. A few (nice) days here or there is normal, but to realize a stretch of such consistently nice weather is definitely spoiling us.”

“We’re at 500 percent of where we were last year,” Wedgewood Golf Course Head Pro Jason Shook said. “I’ve been the head pro since 2000 and I’ve never had anything close to this. The course is a month ahead of pace and it looks like it is in late May.” Aldrich agrees that the weather has put golf courses in general in great shape, well above the norm for this time of year.

“We haven’t made any major adjustments other than we have had to use some chemicals and fertilizers a little earlier than planned,” Aldrich said. “As it relates to course conditions, we are about six weeks ahead of where we were last year at this time.”

With all of the usage, one problem that could arise is

overplaying, which could lead to roughed up greens and fairways by the end of the year.

Aldrich doesn’t see that being a problem at Bolingbrook.

“We feel that if play continues to grow and we stay ahead of pace, we will have the means to keep up with the additional course maintenance,” he said.

Thanks to the cool temperatures, Shook feels the same way about Wedgewood.

“I think we’re still fine,” Shook said. “When you get more traffic on the greens, there is the potential for more problems. But the temperatures have been cool, so the course has rebounded great.”

While things are going great now, there is no guarantee of an increased profit by the end of the year.

If there is a lot of bad weather during the peak months in the summer, they could lose more money than they have taken in during these non peak months, where it is harder for golfers to get off work.

“Compared to the grand scheme of things, April is not one of the five biggest months,” Shook said. “If there is a lot of rain in June and July or it is really hot, this would all be for not.

Once you lose days or weeks in golf, they are gone forever.”

“Our rate structure is different during the prime golf months,” Aldrich said. “Therefore, it increases the liability of lost revenue due to inclement weather.”

On the other end of the spectrum is Mistwood Golf Club, which is going through a renovation. That has caused

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Tom McNally enjoys the early warm weather at Wedgewood Golf Course.

them to miss some prime money early in the season.

“It would be hard for us to tell how many rounds of golf we could have done because of the nice weather since we were closed and did not keep a record of playable days,” Mistwood’s Director of Golf Dan Phillips said. “That being said it would have been nice to be open.”

The weather did benefit them though by being able to get the renovation done around the scheduled time.

“This spring and mild winter have helped us immensely,”

Phillips said. “The sod and grass seed that we were able to put down last fall have already become established. We planted seed in early March of this year and it germinated in two weeks.

I don’t know of that has ever happened before. It helped us in in the laying of new drainage and irrigation. We were also able to construct four new bridges late this winter which gave us more access to the golf course. The nice weather should keep us close to our projected reopening which is Memorial day weekend.”

If you can’t tell by the name of this column, I will be writing this season about my take on all things NASCAR. My first rant By Mark Gregory is pretty straight forward and simple - leave the kids off the track!

It seems to me that every time I tune into a race, it looks like its take your son and daughter to work day and for the sake of competitive driving this has to stop.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my family. I don’t have kids, but I have five nieces and nephews and love spending time with all of them.

That is the exact reason I believe drivers should keep the families off the track.

NASCAR is dangerous. Cars go nearly 200 miles per hour and unlike other sports,death is always an option. I know that is why the drivers want that final moment with their kids, but in my opinion that takes away their edge.

When the last thing you do before you get in the car is kiss your wife and kids, that is still on your mind when you need to go three wide at 190 miles per hour or bump draft an opponent in the final turn for a win.

So far this year, cautions are down, wrecks are down and a lot of has to do with less aggressive driving.

Is it only because they have their kids on the track pre-race?

No, but I’m sure it doesn’t help give them a killer instinct. mark@buglenewspapers.com

Food

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Tasty, spring salads for a healthy, happy family I love to eat salads at any time of year, but especially in springtime.

There’s no h e a l t h i e r, more delicious way to start a meal than with a chilled plate or bowl piled high with fresh, crisp, leaves and other vegetables, complemented by a vinaigrette or other quickly prepared, brightly seasoned dressing. Salads excite the appetite without overwhelming it, leaving you ready to enjoy the rest of the meal that follows. Yet, they also help fill you up while providing important nutrients, playing a role in successful weight maintenance and vibrant health.

One of my favorite things to do on a weekend morning is to take my sons shopping at the farmers’ market for fresh greens and other springtime vegetables to include in our salads.

With good health in mind, I always try to buy organic salad ingredients grown without use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers. It always delights me to see how many different choices we have: crispy lettuces like iceberg and Romaine; tender ones like butter or limestone lettuce; peppery watercress; pleasantly bitter arugula, curly or Belgian endive, and more.

Of course, I like to include fresh herbs for even more flavor.

And usually there’s a stall that offers organic, pesticide-free edible flowers to add bright bursts of color and their own particular fragrances.

With such a range of options, there’s no end to the number of simple salads you can compose.

And that variety grows even broader when you consider how many basic dressings you can make simply by combining various oils, flavorful vinegars, and other seasonings ranging from herbs and spices to minced garlic or shallots, sweet and mellow honey to pungent mustard. (Take care to dress the salad just before serving, tossing it with only enough dressing to coat the leaves lightly.)

I’m including two of my favorite recipes here to get your started.Have fun composing your own fresh salads throughout the spring and summer.

Field Greens with Wildflower Vinaigrette Serves 4

WILDFLOWER HONEY-BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE: 1/4 cup blackberry vinegar 1 tablespoon wildflower honey or other honey 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil 1 teaspoon minced shallots Salt

Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup hazelnut oil 1/2 cup almond oil SALAD: 1 pound mixed baby greens 1 cup assorted edible flowers

First, prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, parsley, chervil, shallots, and salt and pepper to taste.

Whisk together until well blended.

Whisking continuously, slowly pour in the almond and hazelnut oils to form a thick emulsion. Set aside.

In a serving bowl, toss together the field greens and edible flowers, lightly seasoning the mixture with salt and pepper.Toss with enough of the dressing to coat the leaves and flowers lightly. Mound the mixture on chilled salad plates and serve immediately. (c) 2012 WOLFGANG PUCK WORLDWIDE

SPRING SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE Serves 6

MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE: 1 teaspoon Dion mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or good red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 cup almond oil or safflower oil

SALAD: 6 heads Boston or butter lettuce 6 bunches arugula or watercress 1 head curly endive 2 avocados, peeled and sliced 1/2 pound firm white mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon minced fresh herbs (tarragon, chives, and parsley)

First, prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the mustard, tarragon, vinegar, salt, and pepper.Whisk together until well blended. Whisking continuously, slowly pour in the oil to form a thick emulsion. Set aside.

Separate and trim the lettuce, arugula or watercress, and endive leaves. Wash and dry them thoroughly and tear any oversized or long leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Place all the salad greens in a large serving bowl and add the avocado and mushrooms. Just before serving, toss with just enough of the vinaigrette to coat them lightly but thoroughly. Mound on chilled salad plates and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

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Home Improvement

Get your outdoor spaces ready for summer living There’s no better place than your own backyard for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. And there’s no better time than summer to spruce up your space.

If you’re looking to upgrade a humdrum yard into something special, here are some things to consider:

Comfort Trees and awnings aren’t just great adornments for your yard; they provide much needed shade for you to sit outdoors comfortably and safely.

Avoid summer mosquito bites by placing birdbaths and other standing water structures far from lounging and eating areas. Install LED yard lighting for night, which is less likely to attract mosquitoes than incandescent lights.

Safety When planning your space, make safety a top priority. Since evenings are prime-time for

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summer entertaining, lighting is an essential safety measure.

Start by considering where you need to increase visibility.

Choose post-mounted lanterns near driveways and wallmounted lanterns next to doors for ease of access and to welcome guests. If underground wiring is required, consult an electrician or experienced landscape lighting contractor.

For deck stairs or terraced paths, don’t forget step lights to aid in navigation.

And thoroughly check outdoor railings, steps, decks and porches to make sure they are steady and that no nails or boards have come loose.

Beauty Your yard is an extension of your home, so don’t let design

and style fall by the wayside when planning its look.

For a touch of natural beauty, consider planting a flower garden to attract butterflies and humming birds.

“Illuminate paths and define edges where the garden or grass meet walkways,” says Jeff Dross, corporate director of education and industry trends for Kichler Lighting, a leading supplier of outdoor and landscape lighting for consumers and contractors.

The interplay of light and shadow adds magic to the night.

By carefully placing accent lights at upward or downward angles and using wall wash lighting, you can silhouette trees and direct shadows. Capture the nighttime loveliness of water features like ponds with LED lights specially built for underwater illumination. For best results, consult a landscape lighting expert.

More information on landscape lighting can be found at www.kichler.com or www. landscapelighting.com. You can

also receive referrals to Kichlercertified landscape lighting contractors by clicking “Need a Contractor?”

Energy-Savings Don’t let your exterior spaces drive up your home’s energy bills.

New LED deck and landscape lights are low-maintenance, cost effective options. Lasting up to 40,000 hours -- about 15 years -- these fixtures use 75 percent less energy than incandescent lights.

“Since outdoor lighting is often left on all night or for many hours at a time, savings from LED lighting can really add up,” Dross says.

Remember to avoid cheaper LED lights with a bluish cast that many find unattractive. Opt instead for a warm white light, such as Kichler’s Design Pro LED landscape lights.

Don’t just dream about the perfect outdoor space. For a great season, transform your yard into a beautiful, fun place.

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Want revenge on old co-worker? Consider the cost first!

Q. I was recently fired from a job I loved because I had a coworker I thought was a friend who undermined me with my boss. I just landed a new job with a competing company. I find myself obsessing with ways to ruin my coworker’s career the way he ruined mine. Is there a way to make him pay without hurting my new job?

A. No, you simply can’t multitask on revenge and your success at the same time. To backstab your former coworker, you have to focus on his back and not your future.

Obsessing about revenge is normal and even healthy as long as it stays inside your head.

When we have been betrayed (especially by a “friend”) we feel powerless. Fantasies about getting even give us a sense of power that can help heal our feelings of victimization.

However, the minute you step over the line between daydream and action, you’ll put your new job in jeopardy. Even talking badly about your former coworker or company will make you look petty and immature.

Although plenty of drama happens in our workplaces, people who create emotional drama tend to be disrespected and avoided, and lose credibility.

Even when you have a darn good reason to complain, you are better off keeping your eye on getting what you want.

Obviously, not gagging when your coworker’s name comes up will take some impressive impulse control. Silence at these

moments will be your best option.

Chances are your coworker has made other enemies. If these people vent about him, go ahead and paraphrase their complaints.

Just make sure you don’t throw your own comments into the mix. People have a bad habit of repeating what we have said when it is the most harmful to our reputation.

The old cliche is true: Success is the best revenge. If you find that sentiment hard to believe right now, consider this question: Who would you want to get even with if you had absolutely everything you wanted in work and life? Notice how the impulse for revenge is mostly a reaction to feeling deprived by someone of what we think we deserve.

When you’re outside of work, it’s fine and helpful to express your suffering at the hands of your coworker. Working through

Whose job is it to pay all the bills?

Dear Dave, D o e s it matter whether it’s the husband or the wife who keeps the checkbook and pays the bills? Lots of people say that kind of thing is the man’s job, but I was curious about what you think.

Daniel Dear Daniel, I don’t think it matters one bit, and here’s why.

In each family there’s a nerd and a free spirit. The nerd is good at keeping track of things and putting everything in its place. The free spirit is just the opposite. They are not detailoriented. Now, this doesn’t make them irresponsible or mean that they don’t care. It’s just that they aren’t blessed with a gift for administration.

They want things to be good and right just as much as the nerd, but they don’t necessarily get a rush when the checkbook balances out.

Just because the nerd keeps the checkbook doesn’t mean he or she gets to make all the financial decisions, either. In a marriage, those decisions

should be made together with input from both the husband and wife. Remember, God didn’t unite some kind of joint business venture. He made you as one – together. When you do a budget each month, you should both sit down and come to a mature, reasonable and respectful agreement on where the money’s going.

So, when it comes down to the act of keeping the checkbook, I think whoever is the more organized of the two should handle this duty. But if you include these other principles, you’ll experience more unity in your daily lives together and have better communication in your marriage!

—Dave Dear Dave, I just began a business with a friend as an LLC partnership.

I know he’s honest and a hard worker, but I’m still a little scared that everything will fall apart and we’ll walk away mad at each other. We used a CPA to get a tax ID number and help us set up the company. Do you think we should pay a lawyer to help us map out the partnership agreement in writing?

Mike Dear Mike, Drawing up

a

written

partnership agreement may be the only shot you’d have at walking away from this venture with your friendship still intact.

But I don’t think you need to hand some lawyer a bunch of money to make it happen.

Chances are, your new business doesn’t need that level of detail.All you need is someone to help you draw up a template that answers all the “what if” questions. This template can be as simple as a list of all the things that could go wrong and the answers to those scenarios.

These would be things like death, disability, moral failure, bankruptcy, etc., and what happens if any of these occur.

You know, there are hardly ever problems in a business venture when everyone’s happy and making piles of money. But it can get rough if you begin to disagree over the direction the company is taking. Or, what if personal issues make you decide you don’t want to be in business with the other person anymore?

It’s easy to go all pie-in-the-sky over these things, but you have to make plans for any and all of the worst outcomes, too.

—Dave For more financial advice please visit daveramsey.com.

your feelings about what happened will help you move on. Just make sure you keep these feelings off Facebook and out of your industry contacts.

As you’re venting, also ask yourself what signs you missed that may have told you that your coworker was foe, not friend.

When something bad happens to you at work, at the minimum you want to figure out how to avoid this same problem again. If you don’t take some responsibility for misjudging your coworker, you may end up with the same problem in your new position.

The sting of betrayal will heal rapidly if you can give your full attention to doing an exceptional job with your new company. As you build your new reputation, your old boss may even come to regret letting your coworker convince him to fire you.

The last word(s) Q. I have a coworker who enjoys picking fights with me at large meetings. Is there a simple way to shut him up?

A. Yes, calmly repeat back to him his point, “So you’d like to at some point discuss X,” then be quiet. He can’t fight if you don’t return his attack.

Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).

You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies. (c) 2012 INTERPERSONAL EDGE

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 22 Harmony Lane Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 16th day of May, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Plaintiff V. Arunas Bukmanas; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 11 CH 3591 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-21207 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 4/19, 4/26, 5/3

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 249 Gladiolus Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 23rd day of May, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff V. Everett Areliano a/k/a Everett Arellano; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 09 CH 5216 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.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1578 Arborwood Circle Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 23rd day of May, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: BMO Harris Bank N.A. f/k/a Harris, N.A f/k/a Harris Trust and Savings Bank Plaintiff V. Jose Benavides; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 11 CH 4724 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-32273 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 4/26, 5/3, 5/10

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1867 S. Wentworth Circle Unit #1867 Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 23rd day of May, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff V. Kathryn Kinlaw a/k/a Kathryn Marie Kinlaw a/k/a Kathryn M. Kinlaw; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 11 CH 3813 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 5/151512(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.

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:

For Information Please Contact:

Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-09-33782

Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-23221

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.

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.

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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 )

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 )

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 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

Arunas Bukmanas; et. al.

Defendant. No. 11 CH 3591 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 1st day of February, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 16th day of May, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 13, IN HOMETOWN HIGHPOINT CARRIAGE HOMES FIRST RESUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 18, INCLUSIVE AND LOTS A THROUGH H, INCLUSIVE, IN HOMETOWN HIGHPOINT CARRIAGE HOMES, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 81, INCLUSIVE,AND LOTS A THROUGH C, INCLUSIVE, OF HIGHPOINT CARRIAGE HOMES ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2002-148885, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 13; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 70.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 34.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 22.28 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 1.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 48.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 32.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.0538 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. PARCEL 2: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS CREATED ON THE PLAT OF HOMETOWN HIGHPOINT CARRIAGE HOMES FIRST RESUBDIVISION, AFORESAID, FOR THE PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER LOTS D AND G ON THE PLAT OF HOMETOWN HIGHPOINT CARRIAGE HOMES FIRST RESUBDIVISION, AFORESAID; ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 22 Harmony Lane Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 04-07-209-092 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 (g1) 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-21207 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 4/19, 4/26, 5/3

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff, vs.

Everett Areliano a/k/a Everett Arellano; et. al.

Defendant. No. 09 CH 5216 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 8th day of February, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 23rd day of May, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 299 IN WESGLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 4 UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF WES GLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 4 UNIT 1 AND A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 1, 2001, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2001-66927, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 249 Gladiolus Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 04-07-311-013 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-09-33782 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 4/26, 5/3, 5/10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO Harris Bank N.A. f/k/a Harris, N.A f/k/a Harris Trust and Savings Bank Plaintiff, vs.

Jose Benavides; et. al.

Defendant. No. 11 CH 4724 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 8th day of February, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 23rd day of May, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 752 IN WESGLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 6, 2001 AS DOCUMENT R200123922, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 1578 Arborwood Circle Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 04-07-101-145 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 CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-32273 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff County Published 4/26, 5/3, 5/10

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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 Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Kathryn Kinlaw a/k/a Kathryn Marie Kinlaw a/k/a Kathryn M. Kinlaw; et. al.

Defendant.

No. 11 CH 3813 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 8th day of February, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 23rd day of May, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: PARCEL 12-2 THAT PART OF LOT 12 FALLING 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, 200, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2000119314, AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 2001 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2001-012683 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED FEBRUARY6, 2002AS DOCUMENT R2002-022304, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 26.69 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST, 72.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST, 28.99 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 59 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST, 24.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 20 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 90.03 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVE NONTANGENT TO THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE BEING CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 132.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE OF SOUTH 65 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 24.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 92.28 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1867 S. Wentworth Circle Unit #1867 Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 03-12-404-080 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-23221 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 4/26, 5/3, 5/10

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Swim safely this summer with tips from the CDC Americans will make more than 375 million trips to recreational water venues during 2012, and many of those visits will result in an unpleasant illness.

Outbreaks of recreational water illness (RWI) will sicken thousands this spring, summer, and fall. More than 60 percent of illnesses linked to swimming pools, water parks, and beaches are caused by cryptosporidium, a chlorine-resistant parasite that can produce diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and fever from two-to-10 days after becoming infected.

Most people with healthy

immune systems will recover in a few days without treatment.

However, dehydration caused by RWIs can be serious for infants, children, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immunity.

The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have investigated more than 50 large RWI outbreaks since 2007.

These outbreaks underscore the need to educate people about RWI prevention to help ensure a healthier swimming experience.

Cryptosporidium and other potentially dangerous pathogens

are introduced to recreational water by swimmers who are ill with diarrhea. Healthy swimmers are exposed when they swallow contaminated water.

The Will County Health Department reminds area residents that healthy swimming behaviors can help to reduce the potential for RWIS. Avoiding the water when you feel ill, or are recovering from a recent illness, can be critical to limiting the potential for RWI transmission.

Persons with diarrhea should avoid swimming for two weeks.

Swimmers should also avoid

Applications open for STARTALK foreign language program Lewis University will offer 11th and 12th grade high school students and incoming Lewis freshman, sophomores and juniors the opportunity to participate in STARTALK, a free four-week foreign language program offered in the summer. The 2012 STARTALK program will run from June 18-July 14 at the university’s main campus in Romeoville.

No previous language skills are necessary, but admission to the program is competitive. The application deadline is June 4.

Visit www.lewisu.edu/startalk to obtain an application.

Those accepted into the program will have the opportunity to choose Russian, Chinese, Arabic or Turkish as their desired language. Students have the ability to earn three transferrable university credits of foreign language.

STARTALK is a project of the National Security Initiative, a multi-agency effort to expand foreign language education in under-taught critical languages by funding new and existing

programs and to provide incentives and rewards for foreign language learning. The overall mission is to increase the number of young Americans learning and speaking critical need foreign languages by offering creative and engaging

summer learning experiences for students.

For more information, visit www.lewisu.edu/startalk or contact Dr. Serafima Gettys, director of the Foreign Language Center, at (815)836-5544 or gettysse@lewisu.edu.

swallowing water and should always shower before entering a pool or spa.

As always, hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to protect your health. Washing your hands is especially critical after toilet use or changing diapers.

There are more than 7.4 million

swimming pools and 1,000 water parks in the U.S. Swimming is a great form of exercise and a good way to beat the heat, but a little common sense will help maximize the fun.

For more information about avoiding recreational water illnesses, visit www.cdc.gov/ healthyswimming.

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