Sentinel From Chophouse to Roadhouse The Shorewood
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Vol. 17 No. 16
Eatery re-brands for May By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Restaurants come and go, especially in the past few years, but when Louie’s Chophouse, Shorewood’s mainstay for birthdays and business dinners, shuttered its doors last August, it took people by surprise. The good news was that it wasn’t going out of business, just undergoing a transformation. Louie’s Chophouse closed its doors August 6, 2011 to completely change the style and focus of the restaurant. Citing lessened demand for a steakhouse in the area, General Manager George Gelis said the restaurant, located at 700 W. Jefferson Street, would reopen in November 2011 as a sports bar. Since then, with input from the community, the plan has been tweaked, and opening has been pushed back. The old Louie’s Chophouse will become Skooters Roadhouse, featuring combinations of Southern/ Country barbecue and American. Items such as barbequed ribs, Southern fried chicken and pulled pork will grace the menu, as will
burgers, salads, sandwiches and appetizers. “The project has taken longer than we all expected but when complete it will all be worth it,” said Gelis, who estimates the restaurant will open for business sometime in May. “We did a lot of work and we are very proud of how everything has turned out. We are looking for a May 1 grand opening, but nothing is written in stone.” Louie’s Chophouse opened in Shorewood in December 2002. Its other location at 4642 W. 103rd Street in Oak Lawn remains open. Gelis said the Shorewood restaurant would continue to focus on the quality of its food and environment, but pattern it more toward families. Gelis has said there is an increase in demand for less expensive, more casual familyoriented restaurants, and he is looking forward to it being a great fit for Shorewood. Skooters Roadhouse will become the third casual restaurant opened by Gelis and his family, which also operate Jameson’s Pub locations in See CHOP, page 2
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Shorewood welcomes new Community Development Director By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Shorewood is welcoming a new member to its village staff, but she’s not coming from all that far away. Kimberly Jones will be filling Shorewood’s newly created position of Community Development Director. Village Administrator Jeffrey A. Fiegenschuh said the job blends the responsibilities of former economic development director Nancy Roman Hoehn with other administrative responsibilities at Village Hall. Roman left Shorewood in 2011 to head to nearby New Lenox, following one-time-village
CHOP Continued from page 1 Joliet and Frankfort. “Consumers still enjoy going out for lunch, dinner, or cocktails,
administrator Kurt Carroll, who took a seat at New Lenox table earlier the same year. Jones comes to Shorewood from a similar position in nearby Lockport. “Kimberly brings a wealth of experience from her time in Lockport,” Fiegenschuh said. “She knows how to market a community and will help to ensure Shorewood continues to be a business orientated, vibrant and sustainable community. Kimberly is energetic and outgoing and will be a great fit for our team.” Jones will start her job in Shorewood April 2. Eventually the new position will allow for more consolidation of departments in Village Hall, Fiegenschuh added.
but with the tough economic times we are all facing, we needed to re-shift our style, menu and pricing,” Gelis said when he closed the Louie’s. “We will continue to offer high quality food, service and ambiance but for a third of the price.”
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Troy Students of the Month for February Shorewood Lions Club / Wm. B. Orenic Intermediate School sixth grade students and Troy Middle School seventh and eighth grade Students of The Month for the month of February, 2012 are from left to right seated front row 6th graders, Amanda Moldovan, David Sandoval, Carlos Vasquez and Andrea Torres, back row standing 7th graders Gloria Choate, Dylan Heyduk, 8th graders Mason Messina, Abigail Hammond, Alexis Smith and ACA/AMA Isabella Sadler, (not pictured 7th grader Hector Ortiz)
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Election sees mix of new, previous candidates By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Good Day for an Easter Parade
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The weather was picture perfect for Joliet’s annual Wish Upon a Star Easter Parade held Sunday where nearly 80 floats and participants trotted along Chicago Street, from the Police and Fire Departments and States Attorney James Glasglow to various schools representing Joliet Academy, St. Paul the Apostle, St. Mary Nativity, and the Sunshine preschool; and a variety of organizations from the Shriners Club to the Mud Turtles. It was an Easter extravaganza, as numerous buisnesses sponsored family-friendly activities including a free movie at the Rialto Square Theater, free cupcake decorating at the new bakery The Red Goose, crafts at the public library and half-price admission at the Joliet Historical Museum.
New voting district boundaries throughout the area gave new opportunities to many candidates last week, as the field saw more newcomers to the race than in years past. In the race for state representation, republican Garret Peck was a big winner in the new 49th district, with a hearty lead over a field of new candidates. The Plainfield
village trustee and small business owner will take on Will County Superintendent of School Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant in the November election. In the 43rd district, republican Sandy Johnson, a banker from Frankfort, ran unopposed, and at the moment, unchallenged, as the democratic incumbent A.J. Wilhelmi withdrew late from the race. He stayed on the See ELECTION, page 10
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Will County police charge two in local murders By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
The Will County Sheriff’s Police have arrested a Joliet man for the March 19 murder of 39-year-old Juan Gonzalez, at his home in the 2500 Block of Hacker Drive, near Crest Hill. Will County police say Erik Hernandez, 30, of the 900 block of Plaza Drive, Joliet, shot Gonzalez in his garage, along with another man, around 9:30 p.m. March 19. Gonzales was pronounced dead at the scene and the second victim was transported to Provena St. Joseph Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. He is in stable condition. Hernandez was been charged Saturday with first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, two counts of home invasion and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. His bond was set at $10 million. In nearby Shorewood, Will County Sheriff’s Police filed charges Monday evening against
Michael T. Eberle, 42 for the murder of Patrick Shaughnessy. Eberle,a local homeless man, is believed to have been living in the Michael T. Eberle Hammel Woods Forest Preserve. Eberle was taken into custody early on in the investigation as he was found by officers hiding near the scene, just outside Knauer’s Wilbert Vault, Inc., 19505 N.E. Frontage Road, Shorewood.. Police then located Shaughnessy’s body inside the business, and police say he appeared to have been beaten to death. Sheriff’s detectives report that a series of events involving Eberle began with a confrontation outside a home in the Saddlebrook Estates’ subdivision, when a homeowner confronted Eberle as he pounded on the resident’s garage service door.
Eberle quickly departed and is believed to have entered a residence not far from this first home, where he then stole a pickup truck. He then drove to the area of Black Road and N.W. Frontage Road near I-55, where he abandoned the pickup truck and fled on foot. It is believed that he then made his way to the Kanauer’s Wilbert Vault location and entered the business and apparently confronted Shaughnessy, which police believe led to Shaugnessy’s eventual death. Eberle was due in Will County Court Monday for a bond hearing.
Will County officials oppose decision to close Tinley Park Mental Health Center By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
The message from Will County Executive Larry Walsh was clear; efforts to close the Tinley Park Mental Health Center are “totally unacceptable.” On Wednesday, March 21, Walsh along with Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow held a press conference to voice their opposition to Gov. Pat Quinn’s decision to close
the Tinley Park facility. “Tinley Park Mental Health Center is a very important part of the mental health that we try to deal with here in Will County,” Walsh said.“Many of our residents that call Will County home rely on the care that they get from the Tinley Park mental health facility.” The Tinley Park facility treats more than 1,900 patients each year, and Glasgow said See TINLEY, page 10
Calendar MARCH 28 Demystifying weight loss. 5:30 p.m. at the National Center for Integrative Medicine, 3100 Theodore St., Joliet. Speakers Rao Kilaru, MD, and Sarah Ouano, ND (Naturopathic doctor), will discuss weight management, nutrition, and how metabolic syndrome plays a role in our lives. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to register, call 815-3303102 or e-mail socialmedia@ thencim.com. Joliet Lupus Support Group Meeting. 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. at the Provena Physical Rehab & Sports Injury Center, 2132 Jefferson St. (in Marycrest Plaza), Joliet. Our speaker this month will be Dr. David J. Rubis, D.D.S. of Advanced Family Dental PC. His discussion on how to maintain good oral health with an emphasis on areas specific to lupus patients will be followed with a time for questions. Anyone with lupus or a family member or friend with lupus is welcome to join this group. Meeting dates for 2012 are on the 4th Wednesdays of odd months: 3/28, 5/23, 7/25, 9/26, and 11/28. Contact Tari at (815) 351-2544 or e-mail: tlapurdue82@gmail.com. Go
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MARCH 29 Your best garage sale yet. 7-8:30 p.m. at the ShorewoodTroy Public Library. Do you want your next garage sale to be your best? Get tips and ideas for making your sale successful. Learn the fair prices to mark your items, and how to display them in an appealing way. Beth Randall of Joe Organizer will share the insider secrets with you. Registration is required at http://www.shorewood.lib.il.us.
MARCH 31 Lockport Lions annual Easter Egg Hunt. 1 p.m. at the Lockport Township High School East Campus, football field. The Lockport Lions Club announced plans for their annual Easter Egg Hunt in appreciation for the communities support. Hoops Hysteria. 4:30–11 p.m. at the Student Activity Center of the Joliet Catholic Academy Alumni Association. The Final Four of the NCAA Basketball Tournament will be shown on flat-screen TVs throughout the gym. Among the sports and games will be
a free-throw competition and beanbag tourney. There will be an open bar from 4:30–6 p.m. and a cash bar starting at 6 p.m. Food will be served from 5–10 p.m. Cost is $30 a person or $300 for a table/group of 10. For information, call 815-7410500 or e-mail hscordo@jcaonline.org.
APRIL 1 Sunday School Passover Seder. 11 a.m. at synagogue. Please call for more details and to RSVP at 815-741-4600.
APRIL 4 Hooks & Needles Needlecraft Club. 6:30–8 p.m. at the Gaylord Building of the Lockport Branch Library, 200 W. Eighth Street. Bring your needlework or other craft projects to work on, and sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other crafters.
APRIL 6 Ellis House Family Fun Night. 4-7 p.m. at the Ellis House and Equestrian Center, north of Route 52, between
THE BUGLE/SENTINEL MARCH 28, 2012 Ridge and Grove Roads. Night includes tractor-pulled hay rides, bonfires, face painting, and pony rides ($3 per ride or $5 for two rides). For more information visit www.ellishec. com.
APRIL 7 Easter Egg Extravaganza. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. at the Shorewood campus of Child Evangelism Fellowship just one block west of I-55 and Route 52 junction at Channahon Street. This free event is designed for all children between the ages of 5 and 12. Events will include games, an egg hunt, a Bible lesson, snack, and more than 25 prizes and candy for all. Children are asked to bring a container for the egg hunt. The event will conclude at 12:15 p.m. For more information, check the organization’s website at www.cef-will.org or call 815-741-9357.
APRIL 9 Titanic Remembered. 6–8 p.m. in the Banquet room at the Gaylord Building, 200
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W. Eighth Street, Lockport. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the Lockport Branch Library presents a special historic program. Travel back in time with professional dramatist Denise Vanaria, playing the role of Helen (Mrs. Thomas) Andrews, wife of the Titanic ship designer who perished when the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 815-8380755 to register for this free program.
APRIL 12 13th Annual Joliet Regional Job Fair. 2–5 p.m. at Main Campus of Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. Job seekers will have the opportunity to network with 40 employers seeking new candidates for full and part-time employment as well as internship and volunteer positions. Come prepared for on-the-spot interviews, dress professionally and bring 20 to 30 copies of a resume.The job fair is free and open to the public.
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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
Joliet John Blaze, 31, 12335 Fairway Circle, Blue Island, was cited on March 13 on Bradford Road and S. Chicago for overweight on axles and improper display of registration. On March 13 a person(s) stole five 16” Firestone tires and rims from a resident’s yard in the 500 block of Harwood. On March 13 a person(s) stole a Yamaha 660T Quad from a resident’s garage in the 16000 block of Fifth Ave. Tadeusz A. Bednarczyk, 51, 1921 Crestview Circle, Romeoville was cited on march 13 on Rollingwood
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Court and Rollingwood Lane for disobeying a stop sign, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended. Miguel Cervantes, Jr., 19, 612 N. Center, Joliet was cited on March 13 on N. Briggs and E. Cass for one head lamp, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving on a suspended license and two counts of failure to properly secure child under 8 in appropriate restraint system.
suspended license. Jose O. Ramos, 47, 527 Conant Ave., Joliet was cited on March 15 on Gaylord and Theodore for improper use of registration, driving while licenses suspended and speeding. Jose L. Martinez, 30, 2215 Marmion Ave., Joliet was arrested on March 16 on Knapp Drive and Webber Road for DUI and failure to signal.
Jose A. Martinez-Ayala, 24, 719 Williamson Ave., Joliet was cited on March 14 on High and Sterling for no rear plate light, driving while license suspended, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Justin Q. Hall, 24, 108 Bradford Road, Joliet, was cited on March 16 on E. Cass and Pickwick Road for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to signal.
On March 14 a person(s) stole a Mercury outboard motor off the back of a boat in the 1600 block of E. Washington.
David R. Murphy, 38, 653 Mason Ave.,Joliet,was arrested on March 17 on Essington and Pandola for DUI, improper lane usage and improper turn at intersection.
Sherman I.Adkins, 25, 124 Illinois, Joliet was cited on March 15 on Second Avenue and S. Eastern for failure to signal and driving on a
On March 17 a victim stated he arrived at about 10 p.m., had a few drinks and had a friend give
him a ride home, leaving his 1994 Chevy Astro van in the parking lot over night. Upon returning the next day, he discovered it missing. Crest Hill Police notified him that they were called to an abandoned vehicle on Brian Street and stated the vehicle had been involved in a hit and run accident the night before.
Krutsinger Road, Kinmundy, was arrested on March 18 on Black Road and Brentwood Drive for DUI and driving without lights.
Benito R. Martinez, 28, 217 S. Adella Ave., Joliet was cited on March 17 on Logan and E. Washington for no valid registration and no valid driver’s license.
Billy Navas-Morales, 37, 4128 Sterling, Joliet, was arrested on March 19 in the 1000 block of Ridgewood Ave. for disorderly conduct after it was reported that he was sitting on an individual’s porch swing while swinging a dog chain in the air. When the homeowner asked Navas to leave, he began yelling and causing a disturbance. Deputies picked Navas up walking in the area. He appeared intoxicated.
Humberto Sanchez, 32, 322 N. Eastern Ave., Joliet, was cited on March 17 on E. Cass and N. Eastern for no headlights when required, no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. David Kan, 22, 523 Plainfield Road, Joliet was arrested on March 18 on Black Road and Plainfield Road for DUI. Michelle
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Hector Martinez, 18, 17004 S. Hazelwood Drive, Plainfield, was charged on March 18 on N. Larkin and Plainfield Road with drag racing.
Lockport On March 14 a person(s) entered a garage and stole an 11-piece snap-on socket set in the 300 block of Hughes Ave.
Forum Letter to the Editor
The silent health care crisis We are running out of drugs. The good kind. We’re running short on critical medications used in anesthesia and pain control, and to fight cancer and infections. These are medications hospitals and physicians use every day to care for some of our sickest patients. What does that mean to patients? Increased risk. Sometimes hospitals don’t have the most ideal drug to treat patients. Physicians are being forced to prescribe medications they may not be as familiar with. Pharmacists and nurses must dispense and administer medications they may have never used. The cost of these alternative agents is often higher. That puts a financial burden on providers and patients. And shortages have gotten progressively worse in recent years – from 60 in 2005 to 200+ critical drugs that were either unavailable or in short supply in 2011. Massive consolidation in the manufacturing of generic drugs is the primary cause. Where there used to be five manufacturers of a particular drug, now there may be one or
two. When one company goes offline, the remaining company has 100% of the market and often times can’t meet demand. Other causes include production delays, more stringent regulatory oversight, raw materials shortages, hoarding, pricing pressures, and discontinuation of products. Additionally, the majority of raw materials come from outside the U.S. Geopolitical issues and natural disasters affecting other parts of the world can directly impact the availability of raw materials used in the production of these products. Please urge your national and local elected officials to work with pharmaceutical suppliers to help us find solutions that return some sense of normalcy. It is incomprehensible that in the United States of America we do not have the medications necessary to treat our most critical patients. Phillip C. Williams, BS Pharm, Pharm.D., MBA Administrative Director of Pharmacy Services Edward Hospital and Health Services
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Treasurer auctioning off unclaimed items the Treasurers office, auctions like this one will be held quarterly. “Each of the items in this Looking for that perfect gift, auction has been held by the some jewelry or an antique at a Illinois State Treasurer’s Office good price? You might just find for at least five years,” Hahn what you are looking for at the said, adding that the items were Illinois State Treasurer’s office. previously transferred to the State Treasurer Dan Rutherford treasurer’s office by safe deposit is hosting this week his Online box holders (usually banks) that Unclaimed Property Auction. held them for five years without The auction kicked off Monday any contact from the owner. morning, but runs through 6 p.m. Buyers are responsible on April 1. for purchasing their auction “We are auctioning off 14,866 winnings with either Visa or pieces of unclaimed property MasterCard. Other arrangements in the Illinois Treasurer’s Online will be available for purchases Unclaimed Property Auction over $10,000. In addition, a two because the rightful owners have percent administrative fee will be not come forward to claim the assessed. Buyers also are required items in more than five years,” to pay for shipping through the said Rutherford. “We have a wide preferred list of shippers. Rutherford said he has chosen variety of interesting items to to conduct this unclaimed sell in this auction. You’ll find anything from a diamond ring property auction online because and loose jewels to coin lots it’s more cost effective than -there’s something that appeals having a live, in-person auction. to everyone.” “Using this process will cut All items for sale in this auction auction costs significantly,” said have been appraised by an Rutherford. Under the previously used outside vendor. The sale price of eBay auction system, it cost the each lot must reach at least 75 treasurer’s office approximately percent of the appraised value. According to Melissa Hahn of $29,000 to sell a similarly By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
appraised amount of unclaimed property.Under Treasurer Rutherford’s online auction system, only $2,000 will be used for the new iBid program to sell approximately $125,000 worth of items. “We expect the total savings of this auction to be around $27,000,” said Rutherford. In addition, Rutherford says using this online auction requires less time and attention from salaried employees, plus no physical space, hardware or security expenses. The money from the auction will be put in the Unclaimed Property Fund, which is funded entirely by unclaimed property that is transferred to the treasurer’s office, and does not include any taxpayer dollars, Hahn added. To view items or participate in the 2012 Illinois Treasurer’s Online Unclaimed Property Auction, please visit www. treasurer.il.gov and follow the link to the auction. One must register to become an active bidder. For questions, please contact the treasurer’s office at 217-785-6998.
Trivedi’s veto stands as water plan tabled for March By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Any new action to change water rates in Lockport was delayed last week, as city officials gathered to hear a new plan from its mayor Dev Trivedi. Trivedi outlined a proposal of changes to the water fee structure in the city, in an effort to meet the demands of residents and some council members who say increases in the cost of water year after year are both unnecessary and beyond reason. The most recent increase of 15 percent,which had been planned to take effect in December 2011 was the second recent rate hike residents of Lockport have seen. In 2010, residents of Lockport saw a water rate increase of more
than 56 percent, and a third, 10 percent hike is scheduled for December 2012. In January, city council members voted to eliminate the hike, saying that changes in the water plan itself warrant changes in the rates. Trivedi promptly vetoed that action. “I have heard from many residents… who are upset by this increase and I support their position,” said Fourth Ward Alderwoman Denise Marynowski. “Our residents have been taxed beyond reason by too many governmental agencies. We need to see dollar amounts generated from the first increase and develop a plan for infrastructure repair based on this income.” Trivedi, on the other hand, has
supported the increases in fees, saying the hikes are necessary in order to take action on water and sewer problems that have plagued the small city for decades. But conceding that any increase in cost could be burdensome to struggling residents, Trivedi outlined a new solution this month that would delay the rate hikes and spread them over five years. Proposed rates would not be raised in 2012 or 2013, but would jump by five percent in 2014 and 2015 and by 6 percent in 2016. Additionally, Trivedi’s plan calls for a cost break to the unemployed, and to lower the See WATER, page 19
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1 __ Cup: Canadian football trophy 5 They’re waved 15 Sound detected with a stethoscope 16 Much of it is shipped via the Strait of Hormuz 17 What injured parties may try to get 18 Critical period 19 Gumshoe 20 Walked 21 “It will be fair weather: for the sky __”: Matthew 22 Gallery event 24 Like some candle scents 26 Bach, e.g. 27 Reasonable 28 Dave Matthews Band label 31 Lander at Orly 32 Library supporter? 34 “Little Caesar” gangster 35 They extract oxygen from
water 36 With 40-Across, nocturnal noisemaker 37 “Help!” predecessor 39 Viking language 40 See 36-Across 41 Fleshy-leaved plant 42 Blackmailer 43 Part of NBA: Abbr. 44 Bridge units 45 Unalaska denizen 48 See 49 Govt.’s Laboratory of Hygiene, now 50 Ancient rock engraving 53 Gershon of film 54 City near Randolph Air Force Base 55 Sea of __, shallowest in the world 56 Colorful 57 Pool member
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stinger 32 Nomadic grazers 33 Time to attack 35 Stylist’s stock 38 Warning to an overindulgent bar customer 39 Bank robber’s aid 42 Break 90, say 43 Acoustic 44 Green stroke 45 Lhasa __ 46 Spring 47 1928 destroyer of the village of Mascali 48 Physics unit 51 Sporty cars 52 __ cit. 53 __ order
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You might not be able to do a handstand, but you can shake a hand. Ambitions could get in the way of friendliness in the week ahead, but by being personable and friendly you can use your energies in the best way.
Never undervalue your expertise. You might not be aware that others look up at you as someone capable and reliable. In the week to come, you might defer to a partner when you should take charge.
Open up. Instead of thinking outside the box, open it up and share ideas both old and new. In the week ahead, you can think around a problem as well as get inside it to understand it better.
Curtsy and bow to social pressures. Your special someone could be intent on having his or her way in the week to come. You might need all of your social graces in hand to avoid contention.
People enter your life for many reasons. Some people might be there to inspire you in the week ahead, while others are there to shock you out of a rut. You might be there for them as well, acting as a catalyst.
Money can be the root of all evil, if you let the lure of it dictate what you do and allow others manipulate you. In the upcoming week, think logically and don’t become obsessed by the lure of a quick buck.
Only time will tell. You can cross a small stream with one or two steps, but crossing a river takes forethought and preparation. Your financial ambitions may be thwarted this week, if you are not prepared.
When you set unachievable goals, you might set yourself up for disappointment. Avoid frustration in the week ahead by being realistic. As a member of a team, you share the glory as well as the work.
Don’t stop believing. You dream of having someone by your side who will never stop believing in you. In the week to come, no matter how hard the situation is, keep on looking for your soul mate.
You can be pithy about perfection. You don’t live in a perfect world, so don’t be disappointed when people or things don’t live up to expectations this week. Not everyone is able to focus as well as you do.
Youth, innocence and inexperience do not necessarily equal ignorance. You could meet people older than their years or wiser than they look in the week ahead. Remain open-minded.
Honesty is valuable; never expect it from those with inferior values. In your fervent quest for love and admiration, you might be less than discriminating in your choice of companions in the week ahead.
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TINLEY Continued from page 4 approximately one-forth of those patients come from Will County. “We’re a significant contributor to that population in Tinley Park,” Glasgow said.“If these people fall off the apple cart, the harm to them and to the people they harm, you can’t put a price on.” By closing the facility, Glasgow foresees a strain on Will County’s law enforcement personnel. He stressed the important role the Tinley Park facility plays in crime prevention, offering mental health services to people with few alternatives. Henry Bayer, executive director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers Council, also spoke during Wednesday’s press conference. He said that the decision by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, a bipartisan commission that prepares special topic reports on economic issues for the state of Illinois, to vote against
the governor’s plan is a sign of hope. “Their recommendation unfortunately is only a recommendation,” Bayer said. “But if the governor chooses to ignore their recommendation, we have legislation in Springfield that would require a vote from the general assembly. We are also lobbying the general assembly and asking for commitments that they won’t vote for a budget unless Tinley Park is a part of that budget.” Senate Bill 3564 would require a vote from the general assembly on facility closures once the CGFA has made a recommendation. Quinn initially decided to close the Tinley Park Mental Health Facility along with six other state facilities in September to help correct a $313 million dollar budget deficit. The CGFA voted against the plan in November. Although Quinn was not beholden to the CGFA’s recommendation, the governor and state lawmakers reached a deal to keep the seven facilities open throughout the 201112 fiscal year. However, Quinn quickly announced in January his plan to close the Tinley
Park facility in early July. “We will close two mental health hospitals: Tinley Park, as well as Singer in Rockford,” Quinn said during his Feb. 22 budget address. “The approach we are taking to rebalance our system will allow for the safe and smart transition to community care settings for some of our most vulnerable citizens.” Quinn also announced plans to close the youth detention center in Joliet. The major concern from Will County officials is that many communities are not ready to take over the services currently offered by the state. Walsh stressed the importance of the Tinley Park facility to all of Northern Illinois, citing a lack of health and law enforcement services at the community level. “Will County is not capable of extending the kind of care that is available at the Tinley Park facility,” Walsh said. Bayer supported Walsh’s assessment, saying that he feels the governor is putting money above community safety. “Gov. Quinn is trying to balance his budget on the backs of the mentally ill,” he said.
ELECTION Continued from page 3 ballot in name only, as papers weren’t filed in time to remove him. Democratic leaders must now decide on a candidate to take on Johnson in November. In the 21st district, Michael Connelly got the Republican nod and no democrat has yet been named. Incumbent Tom Cross held onto the 97th State House district, running unopposed, as did Christine Radogno in the 41st, and Ryan Martin Alm in the 86th, who will run against Democratic incumbent Jack McGuire come November. In the 98th, however, republican Robert “Bob” Kalnicky came out on top, edging out Janet Silosky to run in the northern Will County district against newcomer democrat Natalie Manley. Following a back and forth dispute over the ballot placement of John A. “Jack” Cunningham in the newly defined 11th U. S. Congressional District, longtime representative Judy Biggert took the Republican
primary, and she’ll face democrat Bill Foster in the fall. In the 3rd Congressional District, Richard Grabowski will pair off against incumbent Dan Lipinski. Incumbent Randy Hultgren will battle newcomer democrat Dennis Anderson for the 14th. In the local races for County Board, district winners included: • District 3-Victor Zack/ Stephen Engel • District 5-LeAnn Goodsen/ John Argoudelis • District 6-Don Gould/ Ragan Frietag • District 9-Catherine Perretta • District 10-Sharon Hicks/ Christine Merriman • District 13-Tim Kraulidis/ Liz Collins More than 76,000 voters in Will County turned out to the polls, just over 20 percent of those registered to do so. Elections results will not be official until April 10, when canvassing is completed. For complete Will County elections results, visit the Will County Clerk’s office webpage at http://www. thewillcountyclerk.com
INSIDE: Stewart wins NASCAR race, Picks vs. Pros tightens up, Page 14; USF softball sweeps Davenport, page 17
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Presniakovas named Player of the Year By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter
While Plainfield South’s Edvinas Presniakovas was busy setting the District 202 scoring record, he was also being a leader on and off the court. Nothing was more telling than an early January game at Romeoville.
ALL-AREA Trailing by 20 points in the fourth quarter, Presniakovas dove into the scorers table trying to save a loose ball. “It’s nice to be able to score the ball, but what people overlook about me is I do the dirty work too,” Presniakovas said. “I take charges and I had to step up in rebounding. I do whatever it takes for my team to win.” That seemed to spark the Cougars as they rallied and only lost by four. Even though he is known as a scorer, it was the plays like that that made Presniakovas an allaround player and in turn he was awarded the Voyager Media Boys Basketball Player of the Year for 2011-2012. “It means a lot,” Presniakovas said of winning the award. “I’m blessed that I have the ability to win it. I had a great year and it means a lot to me.There are a lot of great players who will be playing a high level of basketball.” Presniakovas finished with 21.8 points per game and 7.8 rebounds, despite being a guard. He led the team with 65 assists, 31 steals and 66 three-pointers. “I wasn’t averaging as many (rebounds) early in the year,” said Presniakovas, who played point guard for much of the season. “When Kevin (Coker) went down, the coaches said I needed to step up rebounding because I was the second tallest player on the court
and Will (Nixon) needed help. I had to battle bigger post players.” He finished with a District 202 record 1,801 points for his career. “Here’s a guy who has done nothing but commit himself to the basketball team and the basketball program,” South coach Ken Bublitz said.“It’s a great award for him,but he will probably agree that it is as much a team goal as it is an individual award. That’s the type of kid he is. He has always played that way and practiced that way. I can’t say enough about him. He’s a cornerstone of our program. He’s a fantastic kid and a great, great ambassador for our program. It’s nice he was able to get it here at home.” While early in his career he was known as a shooter, Presniakovas turned into a complete offensive player his final two years. “I just hit the weights harder,” Presniakovas stated.“My first two years I kind of took the weights for granted. Coming into junior year I hit the weights harder and that made me stronger. I was able to drive and increase the range on my shots. I was able to become a complete player.”
First Team: BRIAN BENNETT A senior from Plainfield East, Bennett lost more than 50 pounds from last year and it paid off. He averaged 15.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, while shooting 59 percent from the floor and 72 percent from the foul line. “Brian made a huge a transition from his junior to senior year,” Plainfield East coach Branden Adkins said. “He not only become
physically better but he also matured a lot as a young man. The adversities and situations that use to hinder him were a non-factor. He is a true example that basketball players are made in the off-season. He is deserving all that he has achieved this season.”
MARLON JOHNSON Joliet West senior center came on big this season, averaging 14.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game for the Tigers. He was also named MVP of the Voyager Media All-Star Shootout. “Marlon was an integral part of our improvement from last year,” said West coach Luke Yaklich.“He brings a great attitude to the floor and was fun to coach and watch develop. He improved more over the course of four years than any other player I have coached. He is a terrific young man and has a bright future ahead of him. He is selecting to play junior college next year and will begin taking visits in the spring.” Scott Taylor/Bugle staff
BEN MOORE One of the top juniors in the state, M o o r e averaged 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for B o l i n g b ro o k this season. “He is being recruited by about 20 Division I schools already and has four scholarship offers on the table,” said Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost.
Plainfield South’s Ed Presniakovas averaged an area-best 21.8 points per game to go along with 7.8 rebounds.
SEAN O’MARA T h e sophomore center led Benet with 15.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, to go along with 1.9 blocks per game. “Sean was All-tournament at the Hinsdale South Thanksgiving
Tournament, and second team at Proviso West,” Benet coach Gene Geidkamp said. “He was MVP at the Plainfield North Holiday Tournament. He was named AllConference in the ESCC. Sean was a force for us on both ends of the floor. He was not only an excellent low post scorer but a tremendous passer as well. He was also a presence defensively, changing shots and rebounding.” See ALL-AREA, page 12
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Second Team: DEE BROWN The senior from Plainfield East tallied 14.1 points per game while shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. He also had 72 assists and 58 steals. “Dee has been the most consistent player throughout his career,” Adkins said. “He thrives on stepping up in game situations. He leaves Plainfield East being the all-time leading scorer and the only player to eclipse 1,000 points in his career. He will have great success at the next level.”
JAMALL MILLISON Downers Grove South senior tallied 12.66 points per game and grabbed 110 boards for the
Mustangs and was named team MVP. He totaled 367 points on the season, second on the team. “He was chosen by his teammates as the MVP,” said DGS coach Jay Baum. “He is a three-year starter, three year all-conference and two year captain. He is a scorer, a ball handler and a lock-down defender. I was privileged to coach him in every game for the four years of his high school career.”
ANDRE NORRIS A senior from Plainfield Central, Norris averaged 13.2 points and nine rebounds per game. He also was strong d e f e n s i v e l y, leading the team with 56 blocks and 37 steals. Finished with a program record 58.6 percent field goal percentage. “As a two year varsity starter,
Sports Andre had tremendous numbers and affected games on both ends of the floor like very few players could,” Central coach Steve Lamberti said. “He worked very hard to help us be as successful as possible, many times sacrificing his own statistics. Andre was one of the most talented and uniquely skilled players ever to wear a Central jersey.”
JOHN SOLARI The thirdyear varsity player came into his own during his junior season, leading the Hawks in scoring (14.8 points per game) and rebounding (5.7 per game). He also shot 62 percent from the field and 83 percent from the line. Solari was instrumental in Maine South’s turnaround during the second half of the season in which the Hawks won 12 of their last 16 contests and advanced to the sectional semifinals.“He was the anchor inside that we needed,” said Maine South coach Tony Lavorato. “He evolved into
our go-to guy. He led us on floor, but also led us through communication. He didn’t fear anyone and gave us sense of confidence anytime we went to the post.”
JERRON WILBUT S e n i o r averaged 18.36 points, leading Downer s Grove South with 404 points on the season. He added 100 rebounds on the year. “Jerron is an extremely talented basketball player,” Baum said.“He can score with ease getting to the rim as well as from behind the arc. He also is an outstanding defensive player. His potential appears limitless as a basketball player.”
Third Team: JOE FERRICI Ferrici stepped up and provided senior leadership, as well as steady production, for a team that had lost its entire starting
lineup from the previous season to graduation. The 6-4 forward averaged a double-double during 201112—10 points, 10 rebounds per game—and was a unanimous all-ESCC selection. “Joe worked extremely hard in weight room, and I could count on him every game for those kind of numbers,” said Notre Dame coach Tom Les. “Obviously he had a very strong year.” Ferrici wants to continue playing in college; Concordia has been showing interest in him, along with other Division III and Division II schools.
KEVIN HONN A do-it-all senior for DGS, he averaged 11.5 points per game and led the team with 183 rebounds. “Kevin can do it all on the See ALL-AREA, page 13
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WILL NIXON The senior center from Plainfield S o u t h averaged 11 points and nine rebounds, while shooting 61 percent from the floor. “He’s been a phenomenal player for us,” Bublitz said. “He comes with his lunch pail every single day. He has been nothing but a fantastic attribute to this program. He has done a great job from the time he walked into the program.”
JEAN PIETRZAK Pietrzak, an all-Interstate E i g h t Conference pick from We s t m o n t , is equally effective either spotting up for a jumper or taking the ball to the hole. He also handles the ball well for someone his size. The 6-5 junior guard/ forward averaged 14 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 53 percent from the field. “Jean had a really good year for us,” said Westmont coach Craig Etheridge. “He had some games where he put up 20, 24, 26 points and looked really good doing it. He’s a real smooth, finesse player, and at 6-5, for a guy to handle the ball and shoot as well as he does, he’s got a lot of potential.”
KYLE WARD Lockport senior averaged 10.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the Porters and was the heart of the Lockport
team. “Kyle was an important part of this year’s success,” said Lockport c o a c h Lawrence Thompson Jr. “He was a do-whatever-theteam-needed type of player.”
Fourth Team: UCHENNA AKUBA A senior transfer to Romeoville, A k u b a averaged 11.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game with 25 steals and 25 blocks. “Uchenna was definitely a pleasant surprise when he came to us this November,” Romeoville coach Jeff Bambule said. “His athleticism created mismatch problems for opponents and he gave us a presence inside. As the year went on and he became more comfortable
THE BUGLE/SENTINEL MARCH 28, 2012 with his teammates, I think that he started to assert himself more. The best thing about Uchenna was that he was a quality kid, humble, and he represented the program with class. Someone is going to get a good college player.”
JEREMY BURT Burt was the senior leader for a young Plainfield North squad, finishing with 12.4 points per game and an 84 percent mark from the line. “Jeremy was our leader this year,” North coach Nick DiForti said. “As a Junior, he saw much playing time and was able to communicate to our younger players often, what to expect throughout the year. Jeremy developed into a very solid basketball player in four years. His commitment to the game of basketball is why he will be successful as a college athlete. Jeremy had some huge games for us this season.”
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ADAM REYNOLDS Reynolds, a senior forward from Minooka, averaged 10.6 points and 6.4 boards per game, shooting 53 percent from the floor. “Adam Reynolds was the senior captain of our basketball team,” Minooka coach Scott Tanaka said. “Adam was a leader for our basketball team on and off the court. His work ethic and determination led us to a 20 win season and a second place finish in our tough SPC conference.”
JAWAN STRAUGHTER The Plainfield East senior averaged 7.4 points from the point guard position. He also had 94 assists and 39 steals, while guarding the best player on the other team nightly. “Jawan is just starting to reach the base of his potential,”Adkins See ALL-AREA, page 18
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Stewart wins again Tony Stewart made all the right moves Sunday at Auto Club Speedway, and the last one proved decisive in taking the three-time champion to Victory Lane in the rain-shortened Auto Club 400. After raindrops slowed the race on Lap 124, Stewart, the race leader, faked a move toward pit road but stayed on the track and matched the pace car’s speed of 65 mph, a far cry from the lightning-fast laps he ran under the green flag. But that move -- staying out and running slow caution laps before NASCAR stopped the race on Lap 129 -- proved decisive for the defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, who claimed his second victory of the season, his second at Fontana and the 46th of his career, tying him with Buck Baker for 14th on the
career victory list. Kyle Busch, who stayed out with Stewart, finished second, with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards completing the top five. Greg Biffle ran sixth, followed by Ryan Newman, Martin Truex Jr. and Kurt Busch, all of whom gambled on protracted rain and stayed on the track during the initial shower. Jimmie Johnson and polesitter Denny Hamlin came to pit road and finished 10th and 11th, respectively. “I don’t think that I faked him out,” Stewart said of Hamlin.“I’m sure he had made his decision already -- looked good, though.” Never before has Stewart won two Cup races this early in a season. Stewart was at a loss for an explanation. “I don’t know, but I like it,” he said. “I’m really proud of (crew
chief) Steve Addington and all of our guys. This Office Depot Chevy was bad fast.” In Johnson’s case, the top-10 was a godsend, given that the No. 48 Chevrolet developed an oil line problem as the cars circled the two-mile track under caution. Johnson’s car began smoking and he kept it rolling on the apron until NASCAR stopped the race. The event ran caution-free for 124 laps, until rain in Turns 3 and 4 brought out the first yellow flag of the afternoon. Stewart had retained the lead through a third cycle of green-flag pit stops, with Hamlin chasing him. Hamlin had made a run at the leader when the rain began to fall, but he and Johnson opted to give up positions in the top See WINS, page 16
PICK VS. PROS
RESULTS The Chase again this year starts at Chicagoland Speedway with the Geico 400 on Sept. 16 Driver
Pts. Diff.
1. Greg Biffle
195 0
2. Kevin Harvick
188 -7
3. D. Earnhardt Jr. 178 -17 4. Tony Stewart
177 -18
5. Martin Truex Jr. 175 -20 6. Matt Kenseth
173 -22
7. Denny Hamlin
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8. Clint Bowyer
157 -38
9. Jimmie Johnson 156
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10. Ryan Newman
155 -40
11. Paul Menard
148 -47
12. Carl Edwards
146 -49
13. Joey Logano
146 -49
14. Kyle Busch
143 -52
15. Jeff Burton
142 -53
16. Brad Keselowski 139 -56 17. Mark Martin
129 -66
18. Juan Montoya
123 -72
19. Regan Smith
118 -77
18. Bobby Labonte
108 -87
Totals through 5 of 36 races
Points are given to each driver by place, with 43 points going to a first place finish and one point going to a 43rd-place finish.
Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff Last wk: Gordon (26th) Total Pts (5 races): 154 Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway Last wk: Kenseth (16th) Total Pts (5 races): 145 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff
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THIS WEEK’S PICK: Martin Truex Jr. THIS WEEK’S PICK: Denny Hamlin
THIS WEEK’S PICK: Jeff Gordon
Last wk: Johnson (10th) Total Pts (5 races): 143 Readers Last wk: Ky. Busch (2nd) Total Pts (5 races): 135 Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum
NICOLE ZEGLEN CREST HILL: Jeff Burton THIS WEEK’S PICK: Denny Hamlin
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Final four offers little surprise STANDINGS Gary Taylor 79 Joe Sparaciao 78 Marge Taylor 77 Tom Harper 77 Edward Gladstone 77 Dan Leach 76 Brian Dudczyk 76 Brian Dunn 73 Scott Taylor 73 Mandie Copley 72 Katie Hartanovich 70 Chris Askew 70 Briana Wilder 70 Note: Bold not eligible for top prizes By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter
There may have been a few surprises along the way, but at the end of the day there is a lot of chalk in the Final Four. Sure, Louisville might be a surprise to some, but in the balanced West, anything could and did happen, especially when Missouri was bounced early. Other than that, I predicted Kentucky and Ohio State to go to the Final Four and Kansas is no real surprise playing close to home and especially after North Carolina point guard Kendall
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(4) Louisville Marshall was injured. To me, this has been the worst year of March Madness in a long time. The four teams left standing are among the richest in tradition, so there are no good stories (it doesn’t help that I can’t stand three of those teams). There have been no buzzer beaters, the thing that makes this time of year most special, and there have only been a handful of games go down to the last shot. The only Elite Eight game that was good was Louisville/Florida and the Sweet 16 wasn’t all that great, either. The Wisconsin/ Syracuse game was great, as was
Kansas (2) UNC/Ohio, but the ending was something that everyone expected with the chalk winning. Also ruining the month has been the sub-par refs. There were 48 fouls in the Ohio State/Syracuse game, so who knows who the better team was with all the free throws and foul trouble. There have been multiple games where the refs appeared to favor a team (look at Kentucky’s free throw advantages) and who can forget the UNC-Ashville/Syracuse game? With that said, there are plenty of scenarios left for Voyager Media
Madness to see who takes the top crown and the $100 prize. If Kentucky beats Ohio State in the final, Brianna Widler of Plainfield would take home the top prize, with Edward Gladstone of Romeoville finishing second and myself in third. Chris Askew of Westmont in fifth would get the $25 for third as third and fourth aren’t eligible. If Ohio State beats Kentucky in the final, the top two finishers (Dan Leach and Gary Taylor) are ineligible for cash prizes as well. That would leave Widler to finish first, Gladstone second and Tom Harper of Plainfield third.
If Ohio State faces Louisville, the top two again are ineligible, leaving Harper to finish first, Brian Dunn from Plainfield second and Mandie Copley of Morris third. If Louisville and Kansas meet in the finals, no matter who wins the money winners would be Joe Sparacio of Plainfield, Gladstone and Harper. If Kansas beats Kentucky, Sparacio is first, Gladstone second and Widler third. Kentucky over Kansas would give Gladstone first, while Widler, Askew and Katie Hartanovich of Plainfield would tie for second. staylor@buglenewspapers.com
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Tony Stewart signals two wins for the young 2012 season in post-race ceremonies after winning the rain-shortened Auto Club 400.
WINS Continued from page 14 five and come to pit road, after Stewart made his feint toward the pits but remained on the racetrack. Feint or not, Hamlin was committed to the trip to pit road, and he explained the decision. “We were planning on the race going back to green, and if it doesn’t, we’ll lose some spots, but if we chose to stay out there, we would have to be behind all the cars that pitted (if the race restarted),” Hamlin said as the rain intensified. “(In that case), your chance of winning decreases greatly. “So you could give up a few spots if it finishes up here and
lose a chance to win in the grand scheme of things . . . We had finally gotten to (Stewart’s) bumper when the rain came.” That left Busch in second place. The driver of the No. 18 Toyota had led 80 laps to that point, but Busch had rubbed the wall in traffic before the halfway point, and the handling of his car deteriorated thereafter. Busch wasn’t dismayed that the race ended when it did. “I wish we would have been able to race the whole thing, on the one hand,” he said, “but, on the other hand, I’m kind of glad we’re not, because we have a little bit of damage that slowed us down there . . .“Trying to run back with Stewart’s lap times, that’s when I was trying too hard, too close to the fence, got myself in trouble there -- caught the right side a little bit.”
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Saints sweep Davenport University of St. Francis freshman shortstop Tori Johnson keyed a doubleheader sweep of NAIA No. 24-ranked Davenport University (Mich.) with three hits and seven RBI in 5-2 and 10-8 victories, but the Saints could not make it a clean sweep of second-day action at the Indiana Wesleyan University Invitational falling to the host Wildcats, 7-1, in the finale on Saturday.
SOFTBALL The Saints finished the twoday tournament at 2-2 keeping them at the .500 mark for the season (10-10). Johnson’s three-run home run in the first inning was all St. Francis needed in the opener and nearly all they could muster up off a pair of Davenport pitchers. Senior second baseman Jenny Festin (Lockport H.S./Lockport, IL) collected one of only two other hits and it also proved to be a big one, a two-run triple in the sixth inning. That was more than enough run support for freshman starter Corey Shahan (Plainfield Central H.S./Plainfield,
IL) (4-3), who scattered five hits in the route-going performance. In the second game, the Saints rallied from early 5-0 and 7-3 deficits culminating with a fourrun sixth-inning rally. Johnson (Joliet Catholic Academy/Joliet, IL) again was the hero with a two-run triple in the first inning and a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth to put the Saints up 9-8. Senior first baseman Brittany Bochenek (Lockport H.S./ Lockport, IL) had a clutch hit sandwiched in between Johnson’s two hits, a two-out, two-run single to right field in the third inning to make it a 7-5 game. Sophomore center fielder Lexi Southall (Wilmington H.S./ Wilmington, IL) also had a big second game, collecting three hits and scoring three runs. Her RBI single initiated the four-run rally. Senior hurler Jackie Frey (Plainfield South H.S./Plainfield, IL) (4-2) came on after Saint starter Becka Anderson (Lemont See SAINTS, page 18
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SAINTS Continued from page 17 H.S./Lemont, IL) struggled to get out of the first inning. Frey went the final 6 1/3 innings to earn the win in relief. In the finale, the Saints matched their hit total from the second Davenport game (nine), but could only tally one run, while leaving nine base runners stranded. USF opened the game getting its first two batters on base in both the first and second innings, but failed to score. St. Francis’ only run came in
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the fifth inning on a run-scoring double by Southall, who also had a hit in the seventh as part of a 5-for-9 day at the plate over the three games. Senior left fielder Kalli Tobias (Lincoln-Way Central H.S./Manhattan,IL) and freshman third baseman Kaley Jendraszak (Lincoln-Way East H.S./Frankfort, IL) added two hits each in Game 3. Freshman Caitlyn Balandis (Reavis H.S./Burbank, IL) (0-3) was tagged with the loss. It took nearly eight hours and a pair of weather delays but at the end of the day Indiana Wesleyan University was still able to keep its winning streak intact with its
3-1 victory over University of St. Francis on Friday in openinground action of the Indiana Wesleyan University Invitational. The win was the 11th in a row for the Wildcats, while the loss was the third straight for the Saints, who fell under the .500 mark at 8-9. Indiana Wesleyan (17-4) got all of its runs in the second inning in a game that originally started at 1 p.m. and was stopped twice by rain before officially being called due to lightning at 9 p.m. Bryttany Van Vliet drove in the first two runs with her single and then scored two batters later after advancing to third on
teammates and not his personal gain. He does not get the accolades that he is deserved but it does not matter to him. He is about the team winning.Whatever school he ends up playing at after high school will be very fortunate.”
“Zach truly represents what Central basketball is all about,”Lamberti said. “He was committed to the school, the team, and to what is really important as a high school athlete. He leaves as one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in school history but also as a terrific person.”
ZACH WARNER The Plainfield Central senior scored 11.5 points per game and drained 61 three-pointers on the year at a 37 percent clip. Made a District 202 record eight threes in a game.
Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini also contributed
a pair of wild pitches. Spencer Forman drove her in with an infield single. St. Francis scored its only run in the third inning on an RBI
double off the bat of sophomore center fielder Lexi Southall (Wilmington H.S./Wilmington, IL), but the Saints were hoping for more that inning.
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Waste Management donates 12k to local Salvation Army and Community Center Waste Management presented a $12,000 check Friday to the Salvation Army Joliet and Will County Corps Community Center. The gift is the fulfillment of a pledge toward the recently expanded Joliet and Will County Corps Community Center. In response to the growing population of Will County, one of the fastest growing counties in the country, The Salvation Army quadrupled the size of its community center, adding a gymnasium, computer lab, teen center and a permanent space for an Emergency Disaster Services mobile canteen.The expanded center opened in September 2011. “We are so deeply appreciative of the corporate
WATER Continued from page 8 age for senior discounts to 62. In a statement to both council members and the greater Lockport community, Trivedi called on all to work together and “eliminate disharmony and political grandstanding,” as they address the issues of water and sewer repair. Water issues have been at center stage in Lockport for decades, with residents complaining of foul-smells, rusty water and stained laundry. Surrounding communities are also no stranger to the expensive demands of sewer repair. Some villages, such as New Lenox and Shorewood, have set up nonhome rule sales tax increases to fund such projects. Nearby Crest Hill just passed a similar measure at the voting booth last week. In Lockport, sales tax funds are slated for roadwork, not sewers.
support of Waste Management,” Lieutenant Claudia Simmons said. “There is so much we can do with this money. This community center is a safe place for children to have fun and learn. When we receive support, that investment goes right back to the community in enrichment and characterbuilding programs for young people after school, as well as programs and services for people of all ages who are in need.” Lisa Disbrow, Waste Management’s director of public affairs in Illinois and Indiana, added, “Waste Management operates two facilities, the Prairie View and Laraway recycling and disposal facilities, and collects recyclables and municipal trash in Will County.We believe
it is important to support and give back to the communities we serve. We are pleased to support The Salvation Army and are looking forward to the community center serving as a great recreational and education resource for Will County residents.” In addition to the new gym, computer lab, teen center and mobile canteen, the center offers social services, ESL courses, computer classes, senior programs, GED classes, health and nutrition classes, and more. The Center has a particular focus on programs for youth such as recreational, creative, character-building and educational activities after school. The proximity of the Joliet and Will County Corps Community Center to local
schools and the need for afterschool programs was a major inspiration for The Salvation Army’s expansion. The recent community center renovation and addition was a $3.25 million project, made possible by the support of local residents, businessmen and the receipt of several substantial estate gifts to the Army. For more information, visit www. jolietsalvationarmy.org.
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