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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Vol. 8 No. 17

rep. manley, valley view to host cyberbullying seminar

During the past year, Valley View has seen record number, 260, homeless families in its district alone STORY BY LAURA KATAUSKAS | STAFF REPORTER

SEE THE FULL STORY ON PAGE 5

According to data, 42% of kids have been bullied online State Rep. Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) is teaming up with the Jamie McGee Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization and the Office of the Attorney General to host an Internet Safety and Cyber-bullying seminar at Jamie McGee Elementary School. According to data compiled by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, 42% of kids have been bullied online and 25% of children have experienced this more than once. In 2009, the See CYBER, page 8

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News

No injuries reported in Lemont refinery fire Refinery is conducting air monitoring, working closely with Will County Emergency Management

Photo courtesy of Northern Illinois Fire Ground photos

Officials say there is no danger to the area surrounding the CITGO Lemont Refinery after a fire erupted Wednesday, Oct. 23, evening. Romeoville firefighters responded to the area to assist in controlling the fire that began at approximately 7:40 p.m. in the Crude Unit of the oil refinery located at 135 th Street and New Avenue. According to a statement

from CITGO’s Peter Colarelli, the Crude Unit was immediately shut down, and onsite and local fire departments responded to the fire keeping it under control. No injuries and no evacuations were required. The refinery is conducting air monitoring and is working closely with Will County Emergency Management and local fire departments.

Fire at oil refinery

More retail slated for the Shops of Romeoville Plans include for two restaurants, Chipotle and Dunkin’ Donuts; the third lot will occupy Sleepy’s, mattress retailer By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Northrock Real Estate released further details about plans for its new strip center, hinting at future additional plans. In addition to the TJ Maxx to be built next to the now vacant Office Max, Northrock Real Estate, the developer for the shopping area, also brought forth its plans for a new strip center set to be built in front of Kohl’s and adjacent to Chili’s restaurant. The architecture for the center will mirror the design of the existing strip center in front of Target and have the same circular traffic pattern. Plans include for two restaurants, Chipotle and Dunkin’ Donuts; the third lot will occupy Sleepy’s, a mattress retailer.

“It’s impressive for how fast after taking over this development that you have been able to fill it,” Trustee Joe Chavez told representatives from Northrock. “We appreciate your aggressiveness.” Zach Knutson, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Northrock, said the group is just as excited about 23,000 square-feet stores like TJ Maxx as well as the smaller 9,000 square feet retailers like Dunkin’ Donuts. “The use adds viability to the site and allows us to crossmarket event more,” said Knutson. “Myself and my investment group are very happy to be in Romeoville and plan to be before this board a lot.” Construction is set to begin this fall, with an opening for the new stores set for next spring.

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County awaiting union response to ‘best, final offer’ County now wants employees to pay percentage of premium based on a salary scale County awaiting union response to ‘best and final offer’ In contract negotiations Oct. 22, Will County workers represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1028 made what they called a “breakthrough proposal” on health insurance costs. But they said county board representatives refused to consider the proposal and said the board was finished bargaining. One county official said they haven’t heard a response from the union as well. Bruce Tidwell, the county’s Human Resources Director, said Oct. 22 they gave the union their “best and final offer. “Their response was, ‘What does best and final mean?’ And we said we are not able to offer anything more than this.” Tidwell said the county has

moved significantly since the beginning of negotiations, offering step increases, as well as some salary increases. And, he said, the county has lowered its offer on employee contributions to the health insurance plans, as well as allowing employees to phase in some of the increases. County officials have said they have to start asking employees to pay more toward insurance because of the increasing cost of health care. Until now, county employees had paid between 1 and 2 percent of their salaries, pre-tax, toward their chosen health care plan. The county now wants employees to pay a percentage of the premium based on a salary scale:Those earning under $30,000 would pay 4.7 percent toward their health insurance; $30,000 to $50,000 would pay 7.2 percent; and those earning over $50,000 would pay 13.2

percent toward their plan. In all,Tidwell said, the increase will amount to each employee paying an average of 1.2 percent more of their salary toward health insurance. “The union says cost will triple for some employees,” Tidwell said. “They may double or go up one and a half times, but there is no tripling.” Tidwell said the union has not responded to the county’s actual offer, only to its “best and final” comment. Union officials sent out a press release late Oct. 22. “Our union came prepared to make progress toward a fair agreement, with the best interests of our members and all Will County residents foremost in our minds,” said Dave Delrose, AFSCME Local 1028 president. “We presented a proposal to management that made significant movement toward

sharing future cost increases for health care, a proposal we believe offered the framework for a possible settlement. “Regrettably, the county board’s representatives rejected our proposal out of hand, said their last offer was final, and walked away from the table. They refused to move an inch off their demand that workers pay more than $3 million for health insurance—a cost our families simply can’t afford. Management’s refusal to join us in constructive dialogue and failure to make meaningful proposals does a disservice to every Will County resident who counts on the public services that county employees provide.” The meeting came days after county workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize their bargaining committee to call a strike if necessary to achieve a fair contract. AFSCME represents more than 1,200 employees in the county court system, health department, highway department, Sunny Hill Nursing Home, county jail,

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and in the offices of the sheriff, coroner, recorder, assessor, clerk, chief judge, executive and state’s attorney. In addition to keeping health care affordable, union members are seeking a cost-of-living pay increase—their first in four years.

Grant awarded to Guiding Light Counseling Services The Illinois Counseling Association Foundation announced the award of a 2013 Social Emphasis Grant to Guiding Light Counseling Services , a social service agency providing an array of counseling services in the Bolingbrook area. The $61,620 grant, awarded August 21, 2013, is to fund

counseling services for either underemployed or unemployed individuals and their immediate family members. The 2013 Social Emphasis Grant is to address (1) needs of returning Iraq or Afghanistan war veterans and their families; (2) children or adolescents at risk; or (3) the unemployed or underemployed.

GLC plans to provide the following for individuals who are otherwise unable to access mental health services: Individual and group counseling, GED programming, domestic violence services for victims and their families, mental health screenings, psychological evaluations, psychiatric services,

and job skills training for learning new skills or enhancing current skill sets to become more marketable. The aim is to provide services to those ignored by social service agencies due to lack of funding. ICAF funding for the program runs from September 2013 through August 2014, after which GLC hopes to

continue the program in some form. The agency is noted for its commitment to providing services for the Bolingbrook community; especially to those with Medicaid, no insurance, low income, or those otherwise unable to pay for needed mental health services.

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Senator McGuire inspires to help event McGuire speaks from experience, speaking first hand of opportunities given to his family by March of Dimes By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Delectable meals and fantastic getaways await the highest bidder all while supporting a cause dear to many, including state Sen. Pat McGuire, (D-Joliet. The March of Dimes will be celebrating its 75 th Anniversary at the Suburban Signature Chefs Auction at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Presented by Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, the event raises money to support March of Dimes “Saving babies, together” campaign, a nationwide initiative to reduce low birth weight, infant

mortality and prematurity. The campaign supports programs of community service, advocacy, research, and education to help ensure a healthy start in life for every baby. “Having an infant or toddler with severe health problems can be bewildering, frightening and expensive,” said McGuire, who is the honorary chair of the event. “March of Dimes gives parents and children the technical and financial support—and also the caring that families need at this most vulnerable time of their lives.” McGuire speaks from experience, speaking first hand

of the opportunities given to his family by the March of Dimes. “I support the March of Dimes because it helps families the way it helped my family,” said McGuire. “My dad worked two, sometimes three jobs. One of my sisters had a leg amputated due to a birth defect. My mom and dad couldn’t afford to pay for my sister’s prosthesis. March of Dimes came through and paid for the artificial leg.” The event begins at 6 p.m. with a one-hour cocktail and food sampling reception, during which chefs from a variety of restaurants including the Bolingbrook Golf Club, Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge, Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery, Meson Sabika, Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Mago Grill and Cantina, Dancing Marlin, Two Brothers Tap House, Pinstripes,

McQ’s, Hollywood Casino of Joliet, Joliet Junior College of Culinary Arts, Harrah’s Casino Reserve Steakhouse, and Andy’s Frozen Custard will be on duty answering questions from diners regarding their featured delicacies. During the auction that follows, a number of dining events featuring the creative touches of the participating chefs will go under the gavel. Patrons also can check the silent auction tables for special items to bid on, including sporting events, spa treatments, or passes to Disney World. Guests may come to bid or simply whet their appetites at the sampling reception. Tickets are $75 in advance for individuals and $750 to host a table. Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses at several levels of choice.

“The Suburban Signature Chefs Auction enables Match of Dimes to help families,” said McGuire. “It’s that simple. Money contributed via buying a table, serving as a sponsor, or buying silent and live auction items equips March of Dimes to help families the way the McGuire family was helped.” Gold sponsors include Harrah’s Casino of Joliet and Citgo Petroleum of Lemont. Other major sponsors include Advanced Pediatrics Care LTD, Silver Cross Hospital, Rasmussen College, the Village of Bolingbrook, ATI Physical Therapy and Host Sponsor Bolingbrook Golf Club. For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call 815-6008088. Visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ MODSignatureChefsAuction.

Elementary School 5th grader Samantha Garcia, Martinez Middle School 8th grader Brittany Osborne and Romeoville High School senior Emma Stark. “These youngsters are making a difference in people’s lives,” said Ron Oestreich of the Bolingbrook/Romeoville Character Counts Coalition who

Kristine Wahlgren. Garcia, who will donate her hair to Locks of Love this weekend for the second time in her life, is a “wonderful student” who always has a smile and “is compassionate when others are hurting,” according to Hermansen’s Jane Sutkowski who nominated her.

the students,” Sutkowski said. “She tries hard to do what’s right.” Osborne, who is involved in many activities both at Martinez and in the community, is an A/B student who serves as an AVM Ambassadors because of “her leadership skills, positive attitude and willingness to help

Mimi Taylor, who nominated her. “This year she asked to serve as a mentor for any student who may be struggling at school,” Taylor said. “She is the only student who approached me with this request.” Stark, who works as an aide in the RHS Dean’s office and is a Spanish tutor in the World Languages Department, participates in numerous school events and activities including Best Buddies where she serves as President. “Emma is special because she has, and continues to, overcome many personal obstacles but always manages to be positive and help others,” said RHS Assistant Principal Yolanda Jordan, who nominated her.

News Briefs Character Counts awards go to three Romeoville students Three Valley View School District 365U students from Romeoville received 2013 Character Counts Awards at the Romeoville Village Board meeting Wednesday night.

Romeoville installs lightning prediction system at parks The village has installed a Thor-Guard Lightning Prediction System, which detects the potential for lightning in the See NEWS BRIEFS, page 21 Honored were Hermansen

presented the awards along with

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COVER STORY

Caring for the homeless in Will County Organizations such as Community Service Council of Northern Will County are consistently provide housing workshops By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

families who might otherwise fall through the cracks. “It may be difficult, but we are doing our best to work with these kids and make sure they graduate. Education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty,” said Bochnak. Earning their trust also is key, she says. “We have it stenciled on our walls here: ‘First comes the heart, then the mind,’” said Bochnak.“If a child doesn’t feel safe or they are hungry, how can they learn? That’s what it all comes down to. They need to know that there are a lot of

said Bochnak. The school district is looking for donations of coats and gift cards, especially gas gift cards.Sometimes a tank of gas means having the transportation to get to funds they need.

How to help or get help On any given night, there are close to 400 homeless in Will Organizations such as the County alone.Factor in the“hidden Community Service Council homeless,” and that number can of Northern Will County are quadruple. consistently providing housing Homelessness is not tied to the workshops and offer assistance to inner city and urban environment, those in a housing crisis. it stretches to every corner of “I will say … there are more the community, as the economy, homeless people in the area than domestic violence, substance people realize,” said Carol Penning, abuse and others traumas hit board member for the CSC. people of every race and every “Everyone does their best to help background. those in need out of their difficult Calling attention to situation.” the matter, a homeless The CSC is a Will “It may be difficult, but we are Support Day was County Neighborhood doing our best to work with held Oct. 26 at the Stabilization Program these kids and make sure they Romeoville Recreation Partner and in addition graduate. Education is key to Center, providing to working with clients breaking the cycle of poverty.” services for those who are in danger of - Michelle Bochnak, community outreach desperately in need. losing their homes coordinator for the Valley View School District “It’s a bigger issue or apartments, the than people realize— group helps educate the way the economy on proper budgeting is, for those living on the brink, one people here who care about them. processes to help them prevent small thing can push them over And we will make it happen.” occurrences of a negative financial the edge,” said Michelle Bochnak, By state law, school districts are situation.The CSC also collaborates community outreach coordinator required to provide transportation with other United Way agencies for the Valley View School District. for every student who needs it, and other social service agencies During the past year,Valley View which can become a complicated to ensure people are able to has seen a record number, 260, process. receive any other help that may homeless families in its district “A student may have lived in be available to them. The CSC is alone.And throughout Will County, Bolingbrook, but now is staying located at 440 Quadrangle Drive, school districts have identified with his or her aunt in Chicago.We Suite C, Bolingbrook, and can be 1,359 homeless students. reached at 630-759-9494. go get them,” said Bochnak. Getting started in a new school The closest shelter is run by The Support Day, sponsored year can be stressful for both by the Will County Regional Catholic Charities and is located children and parents, but those Office of Education and Regional at 611 E. Cass St., Joliet. The stresses are intensified for families Superintendent of Schools Shawn Daybreak Center operates 24 forced from their homes by Walsh, in cooperation with the Du hours a day, 365 days a year and economic hardship. Helping to Page County Area Project (DuCap), provides emergency housing, and ease some of the stresses on these DuPage Township and Valley View supportive services to individuals families is the goal of the Support School District 365U,is designed to and families who are homeless. Day for Families in Transition. meet a variety of the families’needs, Catholic Charities’ Daybreak “The impact of homelessness is acquainting them with services for Center provides more than 28,000 huge—school is the most stable which they may be eligible, such nights of shelter each year to place they have,” said Bochnak. as financial counseling and health men, women and children. Some “Most of them are going from care availability. participants in the program are in couch to couch with different “The beauty of this event is that need of short-term housing, as a relatives, maybe catching a night’s every need is sought to be covered result of a situational crisis. Others sleep in a hotel for one night, or from personal hygiene products need support services as they the others in the car.” to doctor and dental checkups to work to reestablish permanent In addition, the Will County hair cuts and the food pantry,” said housing. Regional Office of Education is Bochnak. New places like Aunt Martha’s working hard to prepare schools Bochnak also reports they see in Joliet have recently opened to to deal with the situation and bring so many success stories from its help house older teens as well. awareness to how to help students homeless students, despite their Township resources may also and their families. In Valley View, plight, working and achieving to be available to those in need and additional counselors are being create a new chapter in their lives. is suggested place to contact for trained to meet the needs of the “We need to watch out for these assistance. For those looking to help, each increased number of homeless families and help them succeed,”

organization accepts donations of food, clothing and monetary contributions. (See sidebar for contact information). For instance, Catholic Charities accepts “Gifts from the Heart.” Donate $140 to cover a week of shelter for a homeless person.The group reports it costs only $20 per day to provide warm, hospitable shelter to a homeless person. $20 will buy fresh produce and milk for a family in need. $35 will buy toiletries and cleaning products for a low-income senior. More

than 7,000 low-income seniors get help and hope from Catholic Charities. Many of them, mostly women, struggle with day-to-day expenses like rent and food. Items such as, Kleenex, lotion, shampoo and cleaning products are seen as luxuries. $50 (25 meals for the hungry at Shepherd’s Table) Shepherd’s Table serves more than 50,000 meals each year to the hungry. For some, the free noontime meal is the only healthy and nutritious meal they get all day.

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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.

Brittian Richmond, 26, 3415 83rd St., Woodridge, was arrested at 11:47 a.m. Sept. 26 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 1200 block of Lakeview.

Timothy Hobbs, 37, 607 Hillcrest Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 1:34 a.m. Oct. 3 and charged with disorderly conduct, discharge of a firearm on the 500 block of Independence Boulevard.

Tre Dixon, 20, 410 Farmbrook Court, was arrested at 8:21 p.m. Oct. 9 and charged with failure to signal, no valid driver’s license near Marquette and Route 53.

Police Blotter

An attempted burglary was reported in the 0-100 block of Iris Circle at 4:44 p.m. Oct. 16. Unknown person(s) tampered with the door handle and deadbolt of the residence but did not gain entry. Brucal Green, 34, 10 S. Ivy, Willowbrook, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. Oct. 17 and charged with theft of lost property on the 0-100 block of N. Pinnacle.

Fernando Garcia, 19, 1966 Southport Court, was arrested at 6:41 p.m. Oct. 17 and charged with possession of cannabis and drug equipment near Kentland and Whitecliffe Drive.

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Harding, 58, 41 12 Beverly Abbeywood Drive, was arrested at 9:16 p.m. Oct. 17 and charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed and leaving the scene of an accident north of Laurel Avenue and Belmont Drive.

Paul Hannaford, 30, 1021 Elizabeth St., Joliet, was arrested at 8:44 p.m. Oct. 9 and charged with the possession of cannabis and drug equipment on Route 53 and Taylor Road.

A residential burglary was reported in the 1600 block of Richfield Trail at 9:54 p.m. Oct. 11. Unknown person(s) entered the residence and took jewelry box, jewelry, gift cards and a checkbook. A door also was damaged. Estimated cost of the items taken and repair to the door is $1,800.

Raymundo Ortega, 29, 613 Superior Drive, was arrested at 1:53 a.m. Oct. 14 and charged with DUI, improper lane use, no insurance and failure to reduce speed near Route 53 and Enterprise.

Lisa Thompson, 21, 1013 Louis Place, Joliet, was arrested at 1:09 a.m. Oct. 16 and charged with driving with a suspended license, no insurance, an expired registration, obstructing, no registration light and unsafe equipment near Weber Road and Grand Haven.

Vanessa Moore, 47, 800 Frances St., Joliet was arrested at 2:25 p.m. Oct. 16 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S. Weber Road.

A motor vehicle theft was reported in the 300 block of Hickory at 7:22 a.m. Oct. 17. Unknown person(s) took a van that was parked in front of the residence. Estimated value of the vehicle is $400.

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A burglary was reported in the 300 block of Hamrick at 9:27 a.m. Oct. 17. A refrigerator and washing machine was taken from the property by unknown person(s). Estimated value of the items taken is $900.

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Olaez, 42, 307 15 Ruben Tallman, was arrested at 8:25 a.m. Oct. 18 and charged with no valid driver’s license near Route 53 and Belmont Drive.

speeding and the possession of cannabis near Route 53, south of Renwick Road.

Jessica Ortiz, 19, 436 Montrose, was arrested at 9:20 p.m. Oct. 18 and charged with driving with a suspended license and no insurance near Weber Road and Highpoint Drive.

Ronald Artavia-Perez, 28, 933 E. Savannah, was arrested at 7:51 p.m. Oct. 20 and charged with no valid driver’s license and speeding near Belmont Drive, south of Hamrick.

Derrel Williams, 43, 1670 Prairie, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 10:54 p.m. Oct. 19 and charged with DUI, illegal transportation alcohol and too fast for conditions near Joliet Road and Route 53.

Araceli Gonzalez, 29, 447 Montrose, was arrested at 3:27 p.m. Oct. 22 and charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance, unsafe tires, and failure to secure child near Dalhart and Arlington.

Joshua Rivera, 23, 1123 E. Cass, was arrested at 2:28 a.m. Oct. 20 and charged with

Chantalle McGee, 32, 804 Winnebago, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Oct. 22 and charged

with no valid driver’s license, no insurance and no registration light near Normantown Road and Dalhart. Mario Rosales-Becerril, 45, 419 E. Benton, Joliet was arrested at 7:53 p.m. Oct. 22 and charged with no valid driver’s license, speeding and no registration light near Route 53 and Taylor Road.

Terry Childress, 37, 2208 Benedict Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 9:50 p.m. Oct. 22 and charged with driving with a suspended license, improper passing of an emergency vehicle near Route 53 and Taylor Road.

A burglary to motor vehicle was reported in

the 0-100 block of Forestwood Drive at 8:02 a.m. Oct. 21. Numerous tools were taken by unknown person(s) from several vehicles that were parked in the business’ parking lot. Estimated cost of the missing items is $1,940. A residential burglary was reported in the 500 block of Kingston at 4:23 p.m. Oct. 23. Unknown person(s) took jewelry, various game consoles and currency. Estimated cost of the items is $969

Cesar Lopez, 19, 1100 Parkwood Drive, Joliet was arrested at 1:44 p.m. Oct. 23 and charged with no valid driver’s license and speeding near Route 53 and Taylor Road.

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Schools

Thinking outside the box with interactive learning in schools Submitted Photos

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster makes a point during a discussion with an honors language arts class at Lukancic Middle School in Romeoville. The Congressman spent time in Valley View School District 365U Friday participating in Career Day at Wood View School in Bolingbrook, meeting with Superintendent James Mitchem and touring Lukancic with Principal Trish Rollerson.

CYBER Continued from page 1 Office of the Attorney General commissioned a study on internet safety in Illinois specifically for children and the results showed that over 20% of children felt uncomfortable with something sent to them through an electronic communication. (Other fact: According to Consumer Reports, in 2011 over one million children reported cyber-bullying on Facebook alone.) “Making sure we keep kids

focused in the classroom is key to their success and in order to do this, we must continue to provide a safe, comfortable learning environment – both in and out of school,” said Manley. “Informing parents of the many dangers presented to their children online provides them a way to protect their children from inappropriate and unwanted comments or material.” “While student safety has always been a focus of schools and communities, we now live in a digital world so that focus has had to evolve along with our students’ interests, said Jamie

McGee Principal Tony Valenza. “As adults it’s our responsibility to become educated in the areas of cyberbullying and how to keep our children safe from on-line predators. To me, it’s just logical that we offer this training to our parents and members of our community.” The seminar will be held on Monday, November 4 at 7 p.m. at Jamie L. McGee Elementary School located at 179 Commonwealth Drive in Bolingbrook. The event is free of charge and open to all parents of the Valley View School District.

Calendar NOVEMBER 2 Hot Chocolate Fun Run/ Walk. 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew School, 505 Kingston Drive, Romeoville. Bring the whole family out to the 1.7-mile Run/ Walk at St. Andrew School. Strollers and wagons are welcome. Free hot chocolate to all race participants. Concessions will be available after race. To register: Inperson at the Parish Office, 430 Glen, Romeoville, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-line at http:// www.active.com/event_detail. cfm?event_id=2116325. Sameday registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration Fees: Adults (18+) $20; Children (under 18) $15; Family (immediate) $60. For more information, contact Albert Lopez at 708-769-5790. 27th Annual Holiday Craft Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Annerino Community Center, Bolingbrook. Admission is free and strollers are welcome. Interested in being a crafter/ vendor, call 630-739-1300 or visit www.bolingbrookparks. org. Romeoville YOC Costume Ball. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Friendship Center. The Romeoville Youth Outreach Commission is hosting the third annual Costume Ball for ages 21 and over only. Events include a costume contest, DJ, dancing, heavy appetizers, beverages, 50/50 raffle, Chinese raffle, and photographer. All proceeds will go to the Youth Outreach Commission scholarship fund. Purchase tickets for $20 per person at the Recreation Center, Village Hall, HighPoint, or DuCap before or at the door. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 815886-6222.

NOVEMBER 5 Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 1.2 to 3 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. If you are interested in learning a computer program that will assist you with the creation of spreadsheets, this class is for you. Edit and format your data, using spreadsheets created from scratch or using handy templates that do most of the work for you. This particular class will require basic computer, keyboard and mouse skills, and previous experience or exposure to Microsoft Office products can

be helpful. Please register. Our class meets downstairs in the Computer Lab. Contact: Adult Services desk at 815-886-2030 or askalibrarian@whiteoaklibrary. org.

meeting will be a craft night. For information email Laura at: laura_schuurman@hotmail.com

Wine Tasting Event. 6:30 to 9 p.m. at At’s a Nice Pizza, 334 Independence Boulevard, NOVEMBER 6 Romeoville. Sponsored by Lou’s Valley View Town Hall Styling Place and At’s a Nice Meeting. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pizza. Experience domestic VVSD Administration Center, wines from California, Oregon, 755 Dalhart, Romeoville. Open and international wines from Q & A session hosted by VVSD Spain, Italy, Argentina, Chile, Superintendent Dr. James South Africa, and New Zealand. Mitchem. To complement your palette warm appetizers, cheese and How Will the Affordable chocolates will be served. Care Act Affect You? 6:30 Cost is $25; $30 at the door. to 8 p.m. at the Romeoville To purchase tickets, call 815Branch Library, 201 West 886-2076 or 815-258-0855. In Normantown Road, Romeoville. the spirit of the holiday season, Join Western & Southern Life’s please bring one new toy or gift Steve Bozinovich to find out card for a boy or girl. how the new health insurance laws will affect individuals, Valley View Workshopfamilies and those who already Middle Schools. 6:30 p.m. have insurance. Bozinovich “Giving Parents the Tools will also discuss the different to Support Their Child’s plans that are offered and the Learning” at Martinez Middle pros vs. cons of each. Contact: School, Romeoville and Jane Adult Services desk at 815- Addams Middle School, 886-2030 or askalibrarian@ Bolingbrook. Workshops in whiteoaklibrary.org. your neighborhood that will give you an opportunity to NOVEMBER 9 understand how changing Superstar Saturday at expectations impact your child Romeoville. 1 to 2 p.m. at and how you can best support the Romeoville Branch Library, your child’s success. What do 201 West Normantown Road, teaching and learning look like Romeoville. Celebrate Superstar in my child’s classroom? What Saturday at the Romeoville major shifts in learning and Branch! Each month we’ll play assessment are occurring? How super-fun games and make can I best support my child’s super-cool crafts in honor of learning and understand his/ our superstar book character her progress? Spanish language of the month. This program is interpreters will be available most appropriate for children at all Community Forums and ages 3-6 accompanied with School Workshops. a parent. Registration is NOVEMBER 14 required. Contact: Children’s Services Desk at 815-886-2030 March of Dimes Suburban or rtracy@whiteoaklibrary.org. Signature Chef’s Auction. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bolingbrook NOVEMBER 11 Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook Veteran’s Bolingbrook. Senator Pat Day Ceremony. 11 a.m. Town McGuire cordially invites you Center Veterans Memorial, 375 to attend this event to celebrate W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. 75 years of life-changing work. This event is your Romeoville Veteran’s opportunity to support the Day Ceremony. 10 a.m. at March of Dimes’ mission while the Edward “Doc” McCartan bidding on vacation, dining Veteran’s Memorial Garden. For and entertainment packages. more information, call Village Tickets: $75 per person, $750 Hall at 815-886-7200. for table of ten. Call 815-6008087 or visit http://www. NOVEMBER 13 marchofdimes.com/illinois Bolingbrook Women’s Club Monthly Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Valley View Workshopat the Bolingbrook Golf Club, Elementary Schools. 7 West Wing 2001 Rodeo Drive. p.m. Skoff Elementary School, in All area women are welcome Romeoville. Workshops your neighborhood that will to participate and socialize and learn about the club and give you an opportunity to their activities. November understand how changing

THE BUGLE OCTOBER 31, 2013 expectations impact your child and how you can best support your child’s success. What do teaching and learning look like in my child’s classroom? What major shifts in learning and assessment are occurring? How can I best support my child’s learning and understand his/ her progress? Spanish language interpreters will be available at all Community Forums and School Workshops.

NOVEMBER 16 Symphony in Lights. 3 p.m. at the Promenade, Bolingbrook. The fun-filled day will have crafts for the kids, ice sculptures, hay rides and more. Kids can visit with Santa from 3 to 6 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. immediately followed by the first Symphony in Lights show. The first 300 people to bring a non-perishable food donation or cash donation will get a goodie bag. One per person must be present, while supplies last. Food/cash donations will benefit Power Connections.

NOVEMBER 17 Midwest Indoor Sprint Triathlon. At the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex. Distance of the event is completely up to you. It’s all about how much ground and water you can cover in the allotted time. Participants will swim for 10 minutes, cycle for 15 minutes and run for 15 minutes. This Indoor Sprint Triathlon is part of the Midwest Indoor Sprint Triathlon Series (MIST) with Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Bolingbrook, Elk Grove, Lemont, Oak Brook, South Barrington and Streamwood park districts. Fee is $40; $35 with Resident ID. Register at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex or visit signmeup.com. For more information call 630-739-1705.

ONGOING American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18 Bingo. 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Leo’s Bar & Grill, 201 East Romeo Road. (2 blocks east of Route 53 on 135th Street). For more info, call 815886-5600. Doors open every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. We have food for purchase along with your favorite raffles and fun. Everyone is invited. Panic Attack Support Group of Bolingbrook. Anyone who is dealing with panic attacks, anxiety attacks, or social phobia is welcome

to attend this support group. We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Please visit Meetup.com to RSVP http:// www.meetup.com/AnxietyPanic-Attack-Support-Group-OfBolingbrook-Naper/. American Sign Language interpreted Mass is offered at St. Francis of Assisi, 1501 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook every Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Power Connection’s LARGE FOOD PANTRY. Open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping experience. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and ALL residents of Illinois are welcome. The Resale Connection is also open from 9a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more! Cleaning out your house? We accepts donations Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection.org for more information/services available such as our Extension Food Pantry, Computer Classes, Forklift Classes. Volunteer opportunities also available to serve your community. Power Connection Computer Classes. Classes begin at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. General or Microsoft Word classes are offered. Cost is $30. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www. thepowerconection.org Power Connection Forklift classes. Classes begin July 11 or August 15 at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. We offer a one week class for forklift certification, you must be able to read/write fluent English. $50 fuel fee due by start of class. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www. thepowerconection.org. Tween Scene. Tuesdays 4 to 5 See CALENDAR, page 20

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Horoscopes Two heads are better than one. Don’t be too proud to accept assistance from an unlikely source in the week ahead. Don’t be too quick to make decisions or you may have to spend extra time cleaning up the mess later.

Own up to your responsibilities. Don’t pass the buck along to others regarding matters you should be taking care of yourself. Paying careful attention to details this week could prevent mistakes down the road.

Play to win. Allow your competitive nature to take charge by engaging in sporting activities. You’ll fare far better by working hard to strengthen your muscles rather than your mind this week. Hold off on important decisions.

Pace yourself. If you try to get too much done too quickly, you’re likely to make careless mistakes. Prioritize tasks in order of importance in the week ahead. The outlook of friends and family may change.

Look before you leap in the upcoming week. Diving into the water without knowing how deep it is could leave you hurting. The same is true when undertaking new projects without knowing all the facts first.

Rise to the challenge. Cast your doubts by the wayside so that confidence helps you conquer problems in the week ahead. You’re better suited to activities that require the use of brain, not brawn.

If you’re going to lead people, you’d better have someplace to go. Focus on the bigger picture this week. Ensure that activities lead to the ultimate goal rather than simply where your fancies lead you.

Put your talents on display. No matter what you decide to do, do it where someone can see you so you gain notice and respect. In the week ahead, you could start a conversation that yields valuable insights.

Little things mean a lot. A series of small successes could eventually snowball into something much bigger in the week ahead. You can test uncharted waters without fear of repercussions.

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He who hesitates is lost. Valuable opportunities may pass you by if you aren’t assertive enough to grab the wheel this week. Act quickly, or by the time you mull things over it will be too late.

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INSIDE: Spartan soccer falls in first round, page 16; Mark and Scott make their playoff predictions, page 17

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PLAYOFF BOUND

Spartans break 11-year drought with 34-21 win over Minooka

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

While most football teams in Illinois are looking to this coming up weekend as the start of the postseason, for Romeoville, the playoffs started a week early. With a 34-21 win over Minooka, in the final week of the regular season, Romeoville earned its fifth win of the season and qualified for the Class 6A playoffs. While it is the second time in coach Jeff Kuna’s six-year stint the Spartans have posted five wins, however in the 2009 season, they failed to post enough playoff points. This season, the five wins were enough, advancing Romeoville to the playoffs for the first time in 11 years. “It has been 11 years,” said senior Miguel Ford.“I was lost for words when I looked at the final scoreboard. The city is proud of

us. The Mayor (John Noak) was just at our team dinner and I know he is proud of us.” “Making the playoffs is an amazing feeling,” said senior defensive lineman Anthony Love. “I am so proud of this team. We worked so hard for this.” Kuna said he is proud of the senior class. “There is nobody more deserving than these guys,” he said. “These seniors have put in so much work over last four years to get to this point and the junior class is a great mesh. We felt coming into the season this was a special group.”

THE GAME WHO: No. 6 Romeoville (5-4) @ No.3 Rich Central (8-1) WHERE: Rich Central High School, 3600 West 203rd St., Olympia Fields, IL 60461 WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 See PLAYOFFS, page 18

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The Romeoville defense will have to be solid if the Spartans hope for a playoff win.

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Spartans beat Minooka, punch playoff ticket By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Gill Whitikar and the Spartans defeated Minooka to advance to the postseason.

Friday night’s regular season football finale was a tale of two halves for Romeoville and both halves came up a success for the Spartans as they defeated Minooka 34-21. The win earned Romeoville its fifth win of the season and first playoff appearance in 11 years. The Spartans rattled off a pair of back-to-back victories in mustwin contests. “We knew we had our backs against the wall and we knew we had to win out to make the playoffs and we came out with two solid performances,” said Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna.“We are playing good football right now heading into the playoffs.” The Spartans came out on fire, as quarterback Kelvin Jones passed for 318 of his 340 yards in the first half. He hooked up with Chuck Hunter (8 catches, 248 yards, 2 TDs) and Manuel Nartey (2-49, TD) for scores as Romeoville jumped out to a 2714 halftime lead. “I think early on they came out

and tried to play man coverage and put nine in the box and stop the running game and we feel that is a mismatch,” Kuna said. “We feel we have pretty good receivers in Chuck and Nartey and with Kelvin throwing it to them and we like that matchup. I told Kelvin on the first drive if they were going to get us man coverage, him and Chuck and Manuel had to beat them and he was able to do that. In the second half, Minooka adjusted, so the Spartans turned to the running of Gill Whitaker (23-115) and Miguel Ford (9-38, TD) and rode the clock out for the win. “We were able to get some points off that in the first half and then in the second half they changed things up and started to bracket us and played a cover two and we went more to our run game and that is how we build our offense and we take what teams give us,” Kuna said. Defensive end Anthony Love led the Romeoville defensive, as he single handedly had two of the Spartans’ four turnovers. Twice in the contest, Love sacked Minooka quarterback Jake Czerniakowski and forced a fumble and recovered it himself. The last one gave the ball back to Romeoville with less than two minutes on the clock, sealing the win. “We worked hard in practice as a group in practice,” Love said. “The play came to me and I made it. It was just amazing laying there with the ball in my hand. I had nothing left in the tank, I left it all out there.” Minooka had already been eliminated from the postseason for two weeks, but were coming off a dominating performance where it knocked Plainfield North out of postseason contention, so Kuna knew what type of effort Romeoville would see from the Indians. “We have been in that role for the last five years and it was nice to have something to play for except pride,” he said. “We knew Minooka was going to come out and play hard. They are a tough football team. We had a great week of prep and they were prepared and knew what to do. This was a fight all the way through. It was not an easy game.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Boys cross team advances to sectional The Romeoville boys cross country team had a bit of a drive to go for their Class 3A regional meet hosted my Marist, but it was worth the trip. The Spartans placed seventh at the meet and advanced to sectional as a team. Mike Samuelson led the way, placing 28th in 16:44. He was followed through the chute by Evan Banasiak (30th, 16:47), Ian Irvine (33rd, 16:53), Carlos Ibanez (39th, 17:12) and Matt Bush (46th, 17:22). John Suits (46th, 17:22) did not score. Bolingbrook missed on qualifying as a team by one place at the Plainfield South, but junior • Jonathan Cook advanced with a 20th-place time of 16:30.

GIRLS XC On the girls side, Bolingbrook

placed fifth as a team at the Plainfield South Regional and advanced as a team to sectional. Freshman Trianna Rodriguez was the top runner, placing sixth in 18:46. “I was really happy,” Rodriguez said. “I’m just really happy I made it here and I couldn’t have done it without my teammates. I was nervous (coming in) but I was mostly excited to be here with my team.” She was followed by scoring runners Marissa Caputo (13th, 19:17), Arianna Amill (24th, 19:41), Sydney Banks (38th, 20:34) and Cassandra Cerpa (50th, 21:07). Rodriguez said she is going to give it her all at the sectional meet Saturday, but knows this is her first attempt at qualifying for state. “I’m trying to break my PR,

which is 18:37,” Rodriguez said. “I’m going to try to make it to state but I won’t be disappointed if I don’t because I have three more years.” Romeoville missed out at the Marist Regional, placing one spot out of advancing, however, two individuals will attempt to advance to state. • Sierra Scanlan was 25th in 20:37, while Samantha Pagan was 42nd in 22:01.

NCAA FOOTBALL Bolingbrook graduate Antonio Morrison recoredd four tackles in Florida’s last game played, a loss to Missouri. The sophomore now has a total of 18 solo tackles and 21 assisted tackles this season, for a season total of 39, second most on the Gators. Morrison missed the first game of the season.

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Spartan soccer falls in regional opener By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Thornton co-op soccer team has only lost twice this season, one of those coming at the hands of Romeoville in the first week of the season.The Spartans were hoping to use that success in becoming the only team to hand Thornton two losses. The No. 5 seed Wildcats had different ideas however as they broke open a game that was tied at one goal each at halftime and claimed a 6-1 win in the IHSA Class 3A Stagg Regional semifinal Oct. 23. Thornton got on the board first with a goal at the 32 minute, 52 second mark of the first half. That lasted for nearly 30 minutes when Jason Silvar scored on a header off a free kick from Daniel Ibarra for No. 11 Romeoville (10-8-2) with 4:00 remaining in the half. “We dominated the last 10 minutes (of the first half),” said Romeoville coach Nick Cirrincione.“We got a goal back, we had a chance to go ahead on a free kick. If you don’t score, you don’t win.” Thornton wasted no time taking the lead as the Wildcats went up 2-1 with 37:04 remaining in the game. Thornton went on to add the four additional goals. “We just had a bad second half

at the wrong part of the season,” Cirrincione said. “The 6-1 score looks worse that it was. (We had too many) mental breakdowns. We had mental breakdowns in the first three minutes of the game. They have a hard time with peers and dealing with communication with them. They are not used to it. I can say something to a kid and they are fine with it, but if another player says it, they are all upset. We had mental breakdowns at the wrong time. “We told them at halftime if we had no mental breakdowns defensively in the second half, we win the game. They have great players and they can finish and they did. When they were close, they finished. They might have made 75 percent of their chances. They are the real deal and we saw that today. I think they were a little more motivated than we were. They are a good program and they were the better team today. I have to give them credit.” Just as they did a year ago, the Spartans had things going in the right direction at the end of the year, just as Cirrincione had hoped. “(The season) started slow and we went 6-0-2 at the end and peaked at the right time,” he said. Cirrincione said the biggest

issue this season was a lack of leadership, which he hopes will change next season. “We have to find a leader who is willing to be a leader all year. We brought in our senior JV goalie and made him a captain and we were 6-0-2 with him,” Cirrincione said. “Finding the right leaders goes a long way in high school. Last year, we had three great leaders and they did everything great and this year we struggled with that leadership. It would come in and out. We have the right guys coming back who can do it and if they take the lead, we will be good.”

BOLINGBROOK The No. 9 Raiders’ emotional

season ended with a hard-fought 1-0 loss at the hands of No. 8 Marist. “It was disappointing,” Bolingbrook coach Jamie Clemmons said. “We prepared the best we could, we did the best we could out there and it just wasn’t enough. Half of the game we played well. In the first half they dictated play and we played how they wanted and they got the first goal. I told the guys before the game whoever scored the first goal was going to win the game. We had a lot of great chances and put the pressure on them, but they put the ball away.” The Raiders’ season started off on a bad note when junior varsity player Javier Vera, 17,

drowned in the Elmhurst Chicago Stone Company quarry in late August. “It was a tough year,”Clemmons said. “It is disappointing for the senior class. They are a fantastic group of guys and a lot of them I had since they were freshmen or sophomores and I wanted them to go out with something special considering all that happened this season.” Clemmons said there had been high expectations this season. “We had pretty lofty goals this year of winning a conference title and winning a regional title,” Clemmons said. “I felt we had the team and the right things going on where we could have done that.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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The Romeoville soccer season came to an end in the first round of regional.

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pLayoffs With 11 teams in the Voyager Media coverage area in the playoffs, there is a lot of excitement in the area. Here are some things to look for in each division.

CLASS 5A Team to beat Scott: No. 1 Montini (9-0). Obvious pick here as the twotime defending champs. Mark: I have to go with Scott here, until they are knocked off they are the champs.

Sleeper team Scott: No. 6 Lincoln-Way West (8-1): In a loaded top half of the bracket, the Warriors have about the best possible draw. A meeting with a Catholic power in the semis could be in store. Mark: Sycamore (9-0): I know, how can a 9-0 team be a sleeper, right? When you are in a bracket with Montini, JCA, Kaneland and Springfield SHG you can fall through the cracks. Well, don’t sleep on the Spartans.

Pick Scott: Montini. I will ride them until they lose. Mark: Sacred Heart-Griffin. I am taking SHG here because I believe whoever gets out of the other bracket will be beat up.

No. 4 JCA (8-1) outlook Scott: Not an easy draw for the Hilltoppers after an opening round cakewalk past Englewood. Kaneland and Montini are both in their quadrant and even if they get past that gauntlet two more good teams await. Could lose to Montini or win state. Mark: Scott said it all – tough draw for JCA and will take a lot for them to get through the bracket. The Hillmen will have to rely on a ball control offense and control the clock if they

are going to win.

Central offense off the field.

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Team to beat

Scott: No. 1 Boylan (9-0): Building a dynasty in the Rockford area with two-time state champs (2010-2011) and lone unbeaten in class. Mark: Crete-Monee (8-1): Another talented Crete team will be a tough team to knock out of the playoffs this year.

Scott: No. 3 Glenbard West (81): Always a dangerous team. Mark: Glenbard West is one of the top teams in the state again.

Sleeper Scott: No. 6 East St. Louis (63): I’m sorry but I don’t care how good they are this year, they are dangerous. Mark: Providence Catholic (5-4): The Celtics already began their playoffs, beating Brother Rice in a win or go home game last week. With 54 playoff points, Providence is tied with Montini for most in the state. I said Crete will be a tough team to get out of the playoffs and the Celtics are just the team that can do it.

Pick Scott: Boylan. Them and Crete-Monee in title game. Mark: Providence. I’m going to take my sleeper to the bank. One of the most battle tested team in the state, the Celtics have a solid running game and a few stud athletes. If not the Celtics, I think the winner will come from their neighbors in Frankfort in Lincoln-Way North.

No. 6 Romeoville (54) outlook Scott: First playoff appearance in 11 years for the Spartans and I like their draw with Rich Central (8-1). Will be lots of athletes on the field and a toss-up. Will be tough to beat Lincoln-Way North in second round. Mark: Like JCA, Romeoville will have to control the football and keep the electric Rich

Sleeper Scott: No. 6 Plainfield East (6-3): I’m going to go out on a limb with this pick.The Bengals, in their first-ever playoff appearance, are coming off a 38-0 loss which makes this pick scary. However, if they play the way they have earlier this season, are a very dangerous team. Lincoln-Way East has beaten ONE playoff team all year, and beat non-playoff teams Carmel, Lincoln-Way Central and Joliet West by 10 points or less. Southern schools would likely make up their next two games, which gives them some hope before a Catholic school in the semis. Mark: Wheaton Warrenville South (7-2): The Tigers lost two games and are in a tough DuPage Valley Conference and will be ready of the playoffs. A No. 5 seed, they face No. 4 Dunbar to open. I’m not sold on public league teams and a win could spark a team like WWS that has a winning tradition.

Pick Scott: No. 2 Mt. Carmel (8-1): This is where I normally pick the Hilltoppers, but I think the Caravan will be riding off into the sunset in DeKalb. Mark: Glenbard West (8-1): While I really agree with Scott that Mt. Carmel should win this bracket, for the sake of making a different pick, I’ll take West.

How our teams will fare Scott: No. 8 Downers North (5-4) has a great first round draw with Whitney Young. The Trojans will have to recapture

last year’s magic to beat Wheaton Warrenville South in the next round. •No. 7 Benet (6-3) got punished with three losses down the stretch and will face Mt. Carmel. Hard to image it beating the Caravan and St. Rita in back-to-back weeks. •Plainﬁeld East (see above). Mark: Like I said I don’t trust many public league teams and Downers North gets Whitney Young for a week one upset win. • Benet draws one of the top teams in the state in Mt. Carmel and without a real running game, the Redwings will struggle to win. • Plainﬁeld East: I have no doubt the Bengals can beat Lincoln-Way East after seeing the Griffins this year. They are not the same Griffins team as before and are beatable.

CLASS 8A Team to beat Scott: No. 1 Bolingbrook (90): Only unbeaten team in class looks for second title in three years. Mark: Loyola (8-1): The No. 1 ranked team in the state most of the season slipped after a loss last week but still a tough team.

Sleeper Scott: No. 7 Naperville Central (6-3): I don’t trust H-F, which could lead to a third round game with Neuqua. Mark: No. 8 Marist (6-3): A tough three-loss team, Marist has lost to JCA, St. Rita and Note Dame, all playoff teams. Marist has a lot of weapons and could make a run if it gets hot at the right time.

Pick Scott: Bolingbrook. Defense wins championships. That will be put to the test for sure, but I see the Raiders being tough to score on and they have enough offense to put up some points. Mark: I have made my point clear about not wanting to agree with Scott here, but in this case, I have to. I agree fully here that

the Raider defense is just too good.

How our teams will fare Scott: No. 9 Notre Dame (6-3) has a winnable game at Fremd, but a tough game at Loyola second round. The Dons will have to get back on track and play their best game of the season to get Maine South. •No. 12 Niles West (6-3) gets No. 5 Maine South (7-2) in the lone battle of Voyager teams. The Hawks of Maine South cruised to a win earlier this year and should have a showdown with Loyola in the quarters a win there and state is within reach. •Bolingbrook (see above). •No. 9 Plainfield South (6-3) has a tough game with 6-3 Marist, but it is winnable. However, we’ve seen the Cougars the past two years against Bolingbrook and neither year was pretty. •No. 10 Downers South returns to the playoffs and is in a good bracket. The Mustangs could lose in the first round to Naperville Central or make a run to the quarters. Mark: Notre Dame jumps all the way up to Class 8A and will see the difference in week 2 against Loyola. • While it is tough to beat a team twice in the season, I think Maine South will do that against Niles West. It is unfortunate when two league teams have to face off in the ﬁrst round. • Plainﬁeld South and Marist should be like a video game. Neither team plays great ball control, but both can hit big plays all day. The winner gets the Brook where big plays are just not an option. • The Raiders feature one of, if not the, best defense in the state and that will take them to the title. • Downers South could beat the No. 7 seed Naperville Central, but I am sold on H-F’s team speed and think the Mustangs would have their hands full.

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Flyers stay unbeaten The No. 20 Lewis University men’s soccer team scored a pair of first half goals on their way to the 2-0 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over Drury at Harrison Stadium on Sunday (Oct. 27) afternoon to finish the regular-season without a road loss. “We played well at times, but we could have played better in the second half,” Lewis head men’s soccer coach Evan Fiffles said. “Drury is a very good team, so it is a good result on the road.” With the win, Lewis improves to 11-1-4 on the season and 10-13 in GLVC action.The Flyers have not lost in their last 11 GLVC regular-season road contests, dating back to a 3-2 overtime loss to Southern Indiana on September 23, 2012. Drury falls to 12-5 on the campaign and 9-5 in conference play. Lewis senior forward Cristhian Ramirez (Wheeling, Ill./Wheeling) opened up the scoring for the Flyers, as he gathered in a deflection from the 12-yard line and beat Drury goalkeeper Blake Andrews for the tally in the 24th minute. Flyer sophomore reserve Robert Zieba (Lockport, Ill./ Lockport) added an insurance goal - his third score in the last three games - converting a cross pass from junior defender Michael Pyle (Glen Ellyn, Ill./ Glenbard South) at the 37:05 mark to put Lewis ahead, 2-0. Drury held the advantage offensively, as they outshot Lewis, 18-9, while both teams had four shots on frame. Lewis goalkeeper Alec Pickett (Mokena, Ill./Providence ) made four saves on the afternoon to claim his eighth solo shutout

of the season. In 16 games this season, the senior netminder has only given up eight goals. Andrews finished the contest with two saves.

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shutouts on the year and held its opponents to seven points or less five times. “We have a nice mix of pass and run going right now. I have been happy with the way we have played offensively the past few weeks,” Kuna said. “(Rich Central) runs a four man front and we have blocked that well so far this year. We have some of our best games blocking against a four man front. “We are pro-style offense and our goal is to be ball control. But when we throw, we like our completion percentage.We have a lot of safe throws and we keep six, if not seven, in to block for

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THE BREAKDOWN WHEN ROMEOVILLE HAS THE BALL The Spartans will look to use its balanced attack of running the ball with Ford and Gill Whitaker and the passing attack of Kelvin Jones to Chuck Hunter and Manuel Nartey. The Olympians allow only 10.9 points per game on the season, while Romeoville scores an average of 24.The Rich Central defense posted three

MEN’S XC For the second-straight year, Lewis University seniors Andrew McLain (Fort Wayne, Ind./ Homestead) and Sean Smith (Winnebago, Ill./Winnebago) each earned All-Great Lakes Valley Conference accolades to push the Flyers to a secondplace finish at the 8K GLVC Championships, hosted by Maryville University, at Forest Park on Saturday (Oct. 26) afternoon. McLain, who is a four-time AllGLVC honoree, finished third with a time of 24:12, while Smith took home 13th-place overall, crossing the finish line in 25:09. Southern Indiana, led by champion and GLVC Runner of the Year Johnnie Guy (23:46) won the overall title for the ninth-straight season with 24 points, while the Flyers were second with 88 points. Bellarmine’s Joshua Rodenberg placed 21st overall (25:49) to earn GLVC Freshman of the Year, while Southern Indiana’s Mike Hillyard was named the GLVC Coach of the Year. Lewis junior Andrew Knapik (West Dundee, Ill./DundeeCrown) was 17th overall with a time of 25:41, while senior Alessandro Mazza (Chicago, Ill./Walther Lutheran) finished 23rd (25:50). Lewis sophomore James Weissensel (Sandwich, Ill./ Marquette Academy) rounded out the top five for the Flyers with a 32nd place finish of 26:07.

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Paige Rydberg is the 2014 Novice Ladies Upper Great Lakes Champion. Paige captured the Gold Medal Tuesday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Paige was first after the short program and finished with a total score of 128 points, her best score of the season. Paige will continue her quest in November at the Midwest Sectional Championship being held in Lansing, MI where Paige will compete against 11 other skaters representing the Midwest Section. She will be training hard over the next 3 weeks in preparation for this event. The top 4 skaters at the Midwest Sectional Championship will earn a spot at The 2014 National Championship being held in Boston, MA in early January. This is the second year that Paige has captured the Gold Medal at The Upper Great Lakes Championship. In 2013, Paige won the Intermediate Ladies event.

the quarterback and we look for the match-ups based on when the defense is giving us.” WHEN RICH CENTRAL HAS THE BALL The Olympians rely on team speed and scoring points to win games. Rich Central has averaged 35.4 points per game behind quarterback Michael Hoover and running back Ahmad McClellan. The only loss of the season for Central came in the final week of the season in double overtime (27-26) to Crete Monee. “We had an opportunity to do a film exchange (Saturday night) so we have had a chance to look at them.They are 8-1 and

they know how to win,” Kuna said. “They have a lot of speed especially on offense. They have five guys that can touch the ball on any given play and any of them can take it to the house. They are just that quick. “Our kids are disciplined on defense. They know their assignments. As long as we can play how we have all year long and understand that we each have a responsibility, I think that can take some of that speed away. Our defensive line in that 3-5 plays well against spread teams with speed. If we are out of position, they can have a 70yard touchdown in under four

seconds. We have to make sure we are disciplined and keep our responsibility.” KEY TO THE GAME Very simply – turnovers. When Romeoville takes care of the ball, it wins. In its bad losses this season, Romeoville has been its own worst enemy giving the ball away. “Against a team like this that makes big plays, taking care of the ball will be crucial,” Kuna said.“We haven’t turned the ball over much. Kal hasn’t thrown a pick in four weeks and that is a big step in our offense improvement.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Hawks, Wolves to meet in first round By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Three weeks ago, Maine South and Niles West clashed in a CSL South game. At that time, the Wolves were sitting on top of a 6-0 record, while the Hawks entered the contest 4-2. Maine South handed the Wolves their first loss of the year, 35-20, and since then, the two clubs have been heading in opposite directions. The Hawks rolled on to their 13th consecutive CSL South championship, while the Wolves dropped three in a row to end the regular season. This weekend, they meet again in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs as the Hawks play host to the Wolves. Maine South (7-2) is the fifth seed in the 8A upper bracket, and Niles West (6-3) is seeded No. 12. Maine South has won seven straight since falling to fourtime defending Class 5A state champion Montini in the seasonopener, and then to Wheaton Warrenville South in Week 2. Both Montini and WWS are among the favorites to win the 5A and 7A crowns, respectively. The Hawks, who disposed of Waukegan, 40-14, in their final regular-season game last Friday night, have been relying offensively on their ground game most of the year with senior Clay Burdelik and junior Justin Fahey leading the charge. Lately, however,sophomore quarterback Brian Collis, who took over as the starter earlier this season, has been getting into a groove. Collis threw for over 200

yards during the first half of the Waukegan game, and has a nice stable of wideouts to choose from, including senior George Sajenko and juniors Vinny Labus, Tommy Bazarek and George Sargeant. Despite losing 30-20, Niles West played better last Friday against playoff-bound Glenbrook South—certainly better than its performance in Week 8 when New Trier pounded the Wolves, 36-7. Junior quarterback Tommy Galanopoulos threw for over 200 yards and two touchdowns vs. the 7-2 Titans and ran for a 2-yard score. He’s considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in the conference. The Hawks will have to watch out again for senior Andrew Mihulet, the Wolves’ two-way threat who intercepted three passes and also ran back a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown in their loss to Maine South. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Niles West’s Nick Johnson is tackled by Maine South’s Vinny Labus in an earlier meeting this year.

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Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.

Continued from page 9 p. m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Do you enjoy hanging out at the library? Well, come to Tween Scene! Each session we’ll have fun things to do like games, science, anime, manga, and crafts. For children 8-12. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Services Department for more information. Preschool Playtime. 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Brick Building Club. 4 p.m. on Thursdays at the

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

News Road, Romeoville. All ages.Wear your pajamas. Family storytime. 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Fountaindale Public Library. On Tuesday evenings, get the family together to hear stories and sing songs in the storytime room. TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), IL114 Romeoville, meets 5:15 p.m. Mondays at the Romeoville Police Department, 1050 W. Romeo Road. For more information, call 815-886-9252. Golden Age Club. Thursdays noon to 4 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department. Members must be 50 years and up to join, and may do so by coming to anyThursday meeting. Transportation is available by calling the Recreation Department at 815-886-6222 at least 24 hours before the event. For more information about the club, call Noel Maldonado at the Recreation Center. 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. Bolingbrook Machine Knitting Club. All skill levels are welcome to begin or further their knowledge of knitting with a machine.The group meets the last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. There is no charge to attend this group. They meet in the community room of Bolingbrook Fire Station 4, 1111 W. Boughton Road. Please park on the West Side of the building. For more information, contact Rose at 630 739-2784 or Sharon at 630 471-9650. Birth After Cesarean. Meet other moms who are planning their natural birth after cesarean section. Come for encouragement, support and information to plan your next birth. Meetings at noon the first Monday every month in Romeoville. Contact Melanie at 253-861-5897 or VBACesarean@ aol.com Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/ Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information.

Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society. The Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station #5, 1900 W. Rodeo Drive in Bolingbrook. All ham radio enthusiasts are invited to attend. Meetings usually include a presentation and refreshments. VE testing is held prior to each meeting at 6:30 p.m. for those wishing to take any level of license exam. Candidates must bring a photo ID, any pending Certificates of Successful Completion, and the test fee of $15. For more information, visit www.k9bar. org. Fly tying. 7-8:30 p.m. at Outdoor World, 709 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook. Join master fly tier Bob Davenport in the Fly Fishing Department for some great tips on fly tying and to answer any questions or concerns you may have. For more information, call the store at 630-296-2700. Employment. Will County Workforce Services host its free weekly Career Café for job seekers at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in Room 519 of the JJC Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Reserve a spot by calling 815-727-4444, Ext. 122, or emailing bwashington@ willcountyillinois.com.

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New Romeoville Athletic, Event Center continues to take shape, transform downtown area now By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Detours will soon be avoided as roads surrounding the village’s new Athletic and Event center are complete and the area formerly known as Spartan Square begins the changing face of Romeoville’s new downtown now known as Uptown Square. The walls are up and construction crews are on task to complete the new 76,000-squarefoot facility by February 2014. The new center will offer two indoor soccer fields and two Illinois High School Association basketball courts/volleyball courts. The Romeoville Athletic and Event Center will be the first component of Uptown Square. Long the battle cry of residents

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This system has been placed at Village Park, Volunteer Park, Wesglen Park and Century Park, and will notify participants on the playing field of the threat of lightning. If such a threat occurs, a 15-second outdoor horn will blast to warn those outdoors to seek shelter immediately. A strobe light will also begin flashing inside the Recreation Center near the reception area, as well as on the sensor-poles at park locations listed above. When danger of lightning no longer exists, an outdoor horn will blast three times for fiveseconds and all of the strobe lights will cease. These measures have been taken to protect those on the playing fields during

who live nearby, a grocery store will be part of the plan. However, it will not be the likes of a Jewel or larger supermarket, said Mayor John Noak at a recent Coffee with the Mayor. Noak explained that because the traffic seen along Route 53 and beyond is highly industrial and attracts a different type of developer, there is not enough residential for a large grocery store to build in that area. “We’ve taken this to every grocer, and we get the same answer—too much competition and not enough traffic,” said Noak. “What is sustainable is a smaller grocer.” Yet, Noak, said rest assured there will be a grocery store component and while further details could not be released, he said a local business owner

inclement weather. This system will be active from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. for the parks that have lighted sport fields. For the Parks that do not have lighted sport fields, they will shut off at 8 p.m.

Adult degree completion fair at JJC Joliet Junior College adult students and others interested in completing a college degree are invited to the Adult Degree Completion Fair at the Romeoville North Campus, 1125 West Romeo Road from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6. The fair will take place in Rooms 10, 26, and 28. The Adult Degree Completion Fair will feature many college and universities with programs designed for JJC adult students and others looking to further their education with a bachelor’s degree.

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Front view of the building.

already is interested in building a “restaurant, grocer, deli-type,” store. With much fan fare in the late fall of 2012, developers broke ground on the new Athletic and Event Center, which sat adjacent to the decrepit strip mall, Spartan Square. Next came the demo of the former JewelOsco/Ace Hardware store, tumbling half the retail center earlier this spring. And in early June remaining stores such as the laundromat, Subway and currency store were demolished as soon as their leases expired. For years, the village has

Future uncertain for Dominick’s stores Safeway Inc.’s decision to exit the Chicago market has left the future of some Dominick’s store locations uncertain including a number in the area. Safeway currently operates 72 Dominick’s stores and plans to exit each by early 2014. In prime locations such as Romeoville’s store at Weber and 135th Street, Shorewood, Downers Grove, Woodridge and Joliet locations, stores are set to possibly change hands but not close. Teena Massingill,spokesperson for Safeway, said,“We are seeking a buyer or buyers for all of the stores. We hope to have those buyers in place in early 2014.” The company has sold four of its Dominick’s stores in the greater Chicago area to New Albertsons, Inc., which operates Jewel-Osco grocery stores including two Chicago locations,

intended to create a town center with retail, office, civic uses and public spaces in a pedestrianfriendly environment. “Our plans are for it to be more urbanized with paved and brick sidewalks and benches, making it more pedestrian friendly,” said Noak.“We will have a brand new modern feel to the area.” Village documents indicate the downtown site plan was created to provide a multipurpose activity area serving the community. The plan includes the athletic center, on-street parking and a special event area to host community events. As

Homer Glen and Glenview stores. During a short transition period, the stores will continue to operate under the Dominick’s banner until Jewel-Osco can complete their conversion to Jewel-Osco stores. Dominick’s will be working with JewelOsco and the unions to ease the transition for store employees, and to facilitate continued employment for as many employees as possible, Massingill said. Safeway announced the move during its third quarter earnings release, stating it decided to exit the Chicago market and focus its efforts in other operating areas where its business is stronger. Dominick’s incurred losses before income taxes of $13.7 million in the third quarter of 2013 and $35.2 million in the first 36 weeks of 2013.

part of the master plan, there is approximately 2.7 acres available for commercial development. Although Romeoville lacks a “traditional” downtown area, the village considers the 40-acre established site running from Route 53 to Dalhart Avenue as its downtown and has been working to redevelop the area for nearly a decade. The site was originally developed in the mid-1960s and over time has deteriorated with much of the retail development migrating westward along Weber Road creating an underutilized area.

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Generating job satisfaction Q. I’ve been in my industry for 15 years and am really unhappy about where I am in my career. I look around and see people who started out with me doing much better. I figure I must be making mistakes that they aren’t. I spend a lot of time at work trying to figure out why I’m not at the top of my industry. How can I stop being so miserable? A.You can stop being so miserable by realizing that other people’s jobs are a lot like other people’s marriages; you really can’t know the actual experience of other people from the outside looking in. Most of the clients I talk to in the middle of their careers are miserable not because of what they have accomplished but because of what they believe they should have accomplished. When we compare where we are and who we are to our ideals,

Quit focusing your attention on the 5 percent of people in your industry who are the tiny minority. Realize that they may have had multiple advantages you cannot access.

all of us feel inadequate. Ambition is a fine attribute when we are inspired to take intelligent risks and make difficult changes in how we operate.When your ambition gets you to have honest conversations with your management about what you need to learn or do to get ahead, bravo! If instead of focusing on your next goal, you focus on your global sense of inadequacy, your ambition is a hindrance and not a help. Quit focusing your attention on the 5 percent of people in your industry who are the tiny minority. Realize that they may have had multiple advantages you cannot access.They may be related to people who promoted them, they may be married to people who helped them, and

they may have had blind dumb luck to be in the perfect place at the perfect time. All your explanations at present for your current career conditions are about you “screwing up” and not that the exceptional 5 percent may have had opportunities you didn’t. The power you do have is to look at the majority of people in your industry and see where you’d like to go.Then to meet with your boss, evaluate your current job, and see what you can do right now to better your future. We all tend to believe the grass is greener on the other side. Unfortunately, that prevents us from growing where we are planted because we stop seeing the opportunities right in front of us. Blaming ourselves is equally useless.Whether we actually made mistakes in the past or just believe we’ve made mistakes, the critical decision is to be more interested in fixing our present than ruminating about our history.

The last word(s) Q. Is there any good technique to avoid getting to the point where I want to smack some of my coworkers? I am so tired of telling them things I consider obvious! A.Yes, use your irritation to immediately speak up when you see a coworker setting up a problem. Don’t wait until you are ready to blow your top.

(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.)

Good idea to rent section 8 Dear Dave, I have some rental properties, and the government would like to turn a couple into lowincome housing. Is this a good idea, or should I find my own tenant? Marvin Dear Marvin, In these types of situations you’re generally talking about Section 8 housing.This means governmentsubsidized rent, and the person living there is in a lower income bracket. I put of few of my properties on Section 8 years ago, when I first started out in the real estate business. I can tell you from personal experience, it’s a good news/bad news scenario. If you own a property in a lower-income neighborhood, and you put it into the Section 8 subsidized housing program, the good news is that you’ll always get paid. This is because the federal government sends you your money. Unfortunately, the good news pretty well ends right there. The bad news is that some Section 8 folks have a real entitlement mentality, and can be unreasonable to deal with on some issues. It’s also really hard to get them out of the property once they’ve taken up residence. Of course, not all people who participate in this program are like this. But you’ll run across your share of rough folks, irrespective of their race or the area of the country. More than anything, it’s the impact of the economic situations surrounding their lives. Another piece of bad news is that the government puts lots of stringent conditions on the property.That wasn’t so difficult for me, because I always kept my places in really good shape. But if you go this route, I promise you’ll come across all kinds of guidelines and regulations, some of which are silly and not very realistic. I got tired of the Section 8 experience pretty quickly, and I don’t own any property in that program today. If it were me, I’d just go find my own tenants. I know some things have

probably changed since my time in the program. But if it’s like most things that are government managed, the change hasn’t been for the better! —Dave

Brother’s bad deal Dear Dave, My husband and I hired my brother as our real estate agent. He’s just starting out in the business and working two jobs, but it’s been five or six months and he hasn’t helped us find a house. On top of this, we signed an exclusive buyer’s agreement with him. We’re worried about the agreement, how he’ll react and our family’s reaction if we fire him. Do you have any advice? Andrea Dear Andrea, I think you’ve given him a fair chance.Under the circumstances, he should be willing to release you from the exclusive buyer’s contract. I know he’s your brother, and that makes things kind of emotional.You might get some flak from the rest of your family, too. But guess what? It’s none of their business. What are you supposed to do, stay in a bad deal just because you’re related? I don’t think so! No, you and your husband need to sit down with your brother and let him know in a gentle way that things aren’t working.Ask to be released from the exclusive buyer’s agreement, and wish him the best with his new career. Make sure to let him know you love and respect him, but that the situation with his multiple jobs, and the fact that you’ve made no progress in all this time, means you need to go in another direction. Hopefully, he’ll understand. Maybe your family will be reasonable, too. But those are things you can’t really control. Whether they want to behave like mature adults, or little kids pitching a fit, is up to them! —Dave Follow Dave on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 244 Trenton Drive Romeoville, Illinois 60446 (Single Family). On the 14th day of November, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff V. Nadine P. Ellington aka Nadine Ellington; Alan L. Banks; Lakewood Falls Phase 5 Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. Case No. 12 CH 973 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC 1807 West Diehl Road Suite 333 Naperville, IL 60566 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 630-983-0770 630-428-4620 (Fax) 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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ROMEOVILLE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs. Nadine P. Ellington aka Nadine Ellington; Alan L. Banks; Lakewood Falls Phase 5 Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. No. 12 CH 973 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 16th day of January, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 14th day of November, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 65 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 5 POD 24, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1999 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R99-124552, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 244 Trenton Drive Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family P.I.N.: 03-12-302-066-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg, LLC 1807 West Diehl Road Suite 333 Naperville, IL 60566 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 630-983-0770 630-428-4620 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 10/17, 10/24, 10/31

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Use whatever mixture of nuts you want, and sprinkle with shredded coconut for a festive touch.

Most people limit their culinary creativity at Halloween to deciding what assortment of prepackaged candies they’ll offer to the little action heroes, fairy princesses and monsters who show up at the door yelling, “Trick or treat!” But, as much fun as that might be, I also like to make special little Halloween treats for my sons and their friends, as well as the grownups who might accompany them to our house. It doesn’t have to be anything complicated. Some years, I’ll just make a batch of basic sugar cookie dough, roll it out, and then use cutters in Halloween-themed shapes like ghosts, skulls, jack-o’lanterns, bats and witches’ hats to create individual cookies. I’ll bake the cookies in advance and, before people come over, prepare simple icings (or put out store-bought ones) in appropriate colors like orange, black, red, green and white. Then, when everyone arrives, young and older people alike have great fun decorating their own cookies.

I also might prepare a slightly more sophisticated treat for people to enjoy. One of my favorites is little tartlets filled with a mixture of crunchy nuts bound together in a thick, sweet mixture of corn syrup, brown sugar and eggs, all topped with golden-brown shredded coconut. The result is reminiscent of a great pecan pie, but with more variety, a little more richness to balance the sweetness, and a fun touch of tropical flavor from the coconut. The tarts themselves take just a few minutes to assemble and less than an hour to bake. Once they’ve cooled and you’ve unmolded them, they store well for a few days in an airtight container. So don’t be scared. Give this great recipe a try. I bet you’ll like it so much that you’ll start coming up with your own variations. Use whatever mixture of nuts you like and maybe even sprinkle in some chocolate chips before spooning in the corn syrup mixture. Go on making and enjoying this special treat throughout the holiday season to come. (c) 2013 WOLFGANG PUCK WORLDWIDE, INC. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

INDI VID UAL MIXED NU T TARTS Makes 8 4-inch tarts

1 pound Sugar Dough (recipe follows) or refrigerated pie dough 2-3/4 cups light corn syrup 1-1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar 6 large cage-free eggs 3 large cage-free egg yolks 1 vanilla bean 4-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico 3 cups shelled unsalted mixed nuts, such as macadamias, pecans, walnuts, or cashews 1/2 pound unsweetened shredded coconut Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving, optional

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the dough into 2 equal pieces. On a flour-dusted work surface, use a rolling pin to roll out each piece into an 11inch square. Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. With a 5-inch round tart ring or plate as your guide, use the tip of a small, sharp knife to cut out 8 circles of dough. Fit the circles into 8 individual 4-by-1/2inch tart pans. Trim the edges. Place on the baking sheet and refrigerate until needed In a large bowl, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs and yolks. Whisk until thoroughly blended. With a small, sharp knife, carefully cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. With the back edge of the knife blade, carefully scrape the seeds from each half. Put the butter and vanilla bean seeds and halves in a

small skillet. Heat over medium heat just until the mixture turns golden brown and smells nutty. Immediately scrape into the corn syrup mixture, removing the vanilla bean halves. Add the liqueur and stir until blended. Put the tart shells on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the nuts among the shells. Ladle the corn syrup mixture equally among the shells. Bake the tarts on the baking sheet until the filling feels firm to a light, quick touch, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the coconut over the tarts, and return to the oven to bake until the coconut turns golden, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Transfer to a rack to cool. To serve, slide a sharp knife tip around the side of each tart pan to loosen the dough and unmold the tarts onto individual plates. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if you like.

SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1-1/2 pounds

2-1/3 cups cake flour or pastry flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 pound unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces In a food processor fitted with the stainlesssteel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of the cream. Scrape the mixture into the processor bowl. Process until a ball of dough begins to form,

2 large cage-free egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream

adding a little extra cream if necessary to bring the dough together. Carefully transfer the dough from the processor bowl to a lightly floured work surface. With clean hands, press the dough into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or, preferably, overnight.

THE BUGLE OCTOBER 31, 2013