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Summer heats up with Shorewood events Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

The Village of Shorewood is dreaming of warmer weather and sunny skies, as officials announce the plans for a season of outdoor events. Kicking off the season is the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communitywide garage sale, to be held April 27 and 28. Each year more than 200 homes participate in this popular event. As in the past, an address list of participating garage See EVENTS, page 2

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EVENTS Continued from page 1 sales will be available April 23 at the Village Hall, ShorewoodTroy Public Library, K’s Food and Liquor and several other local merchants. It also will be available on the village website: www.vil.shorewood.il.us. Following the sale, Shorewood will host a little spring-cleaning during its Village Wide Clean Up on May 1. Unlimited amounts of household refuse material including bulk items such as furniture, mattresses and junk, will be picked up by Waste Management on regular pick-up days. Hazardous waste such as paint, motor oil, tires, large automobile parts, or construction materials such as concrete, stone, dirt, wood, or metal will not be accepted. Beginning in June, and on every Thursday evening through

the summer, residents and friends can enjoy the best music and movie lineup Shorewood has to offer, during the 2012 Summer Series. June 12 begins the series with local favorite, the Shorewood Glen Garage Band. Five more bands round out the musical entertainment complimented by family friendly movies at sunset on alternating weeks. The complete schedule is as follows. All events are hosted at the Towne Center Park Amphitheater, will run 6:30-8:30 p.m. Start times for the films are based on sunset hours, and will be announced later this spring. June 14 – Concert - Shorewood Glen Garage Band June 21 – Movie - Cars 2 June 28 – Concert - Marty “Big Dog” Mercer July 12 – Movie - The Adventures of Tin Tin July 19 – Concert - NoJo July 26 – Movie - Happy Feet 2 August 2 – Concert - Chasing

News Amy August 9 – Movie – A Dolphin Tale August 16 – Concert - Shindig August 23 – Movie Ghostbusters August 30 – Concert - Living Proof September 6 – Concert -

Shorewood Glen Garage Band For more information, contact Linda McCluskey, Recreation Supervisor for the Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation at (815) 725-2150 x18. Planning also is underway for Shorewood’s hottest event, Crossroads Festival, this year to

be held in early August. Anyone able to volunteer for the event’s planning and execution is invited to attend the next meeting on April 26 at the Chamber office, One Towne Center Blvd. For more information, contact Denise Schmidt at the chamber at 815-725-2900.

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Joliet Cares event fills gap for needy By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

As the state of Illinois battles a growing debt, more social services are getting stripped of funding everyday. But with needs rising throughout Will County, one local event is answering the call. The annual Joliet Cares event will look to help as many in need as it can with a bevy of assistance. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 21 at the Christian Youth Center, 1110 Manhattan Road. Joliet Cares is a one-day event that looks to provide assistance to the underserved in the community. The event is free and offers medical screening, food, clothing, haircuts, family

portraits, lunch and spiritual support. An area with fresh fruits and vegetables, and a reading area with books for children and teens will be new this year. “My daughter suggested that instead of going overseas for mission work, I do something locally for the people of Joliet.” local nurse and founder Kathleen Neely said. Neely said she thought a local mission outreach would be a great boost for the community, and she shared her vision with her community-minded friends. The small group soon began visiting events focused on the underserved and identified services they would like to provide such as medical screenings, a clothes closet, a food pantry, kids’ activities and warm meals.

Joliet Cares, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a free community event created to meet the physical, medical and spiritual needs of the underserved. Many hands and donations are required before, during and after the event.About 300 volunteers are needed to make the event successful. Volunteer hair stylists, doctors, nurses, dentists and optometrists, Spanish interpreters, and spiritual guides are needed. The area of greatest volunteer need is for guides to help needy families navigate their way through the products and services available. Volunteers can also help with parking, registration, children’s activities and food service. Donations of gently worn clothes are being accepted, and an $18 donation provides

City deal could dry up Splash Station partnership By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Both the city of Joliet and the Joliet Park District are on the same page when it comes to the future of Splash Station Water Park. Unanimous approval of new proposal by Park District officials would give them complete control of Splash Station.The city of Joliet, which wants out of the water park business, shares the same goal. The Park District and the city

have been joint operators of Splash Station, which opened in 2002. The city had agreed to make payments on the water park’s construction debt obligations in those year’s when the park failed to make a profit. However, the city’s own debt caused the financial arrangement between the two groups to become a matter of constant debate. Season after season, a drowning Splash Station continued to drain funds from city coffers. The

facility has yet to turn a profit. Even MayorThomas Giarrante, who had voiced opposition to the sale of the water park and was a strong supporter of it its inception, has succumbed to pressures of the current arrangement. The city pays about $173,000 a year for Splash Station. In late 2011, city officials suggested a plan that would get Joliet out from under the bond debt. Under the proposal, the See WATER, page 4

a box from the food pantry, which contains both food and personal care items to more

than 1,000 guests. For information, visit www. JolietCares.org.

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Forum unites Will County officials WATER against heroin ‘epidemic’

Continued from page 3 city would pay out a single $950,000 lump sum to the Park District and transfer the remaining debt, totaling $1.7 million. As sole owners of the facility, Park District officials would be free to keep it or sell it on their own. While park officials are satisfied with the payment and the transfer, the Park District thought it deserved more from the city. Instead, a revised plan included an array of other provisions.

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Advocates of drug abuse counseling and treatment, at-risk youth, and law enforcement were brought together for the HERO and HELPS event at Lewis University last Friday. Will County’s Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization and Heroin Education Leads to Preventative Solutions organized the event, which included educational sessions, a resource fair, a youth rally and a community forum with numerous Will County officials. Will County Executive Larry Walsh, States Attorney James Glasgow, Judge Ray Nash and State. Rep. Pat McGuire all took part in the community forum, which followed the day’s educational sessions. Panelists tried stressing the severity of what they call an “epidemic” of heroin use in Will County. “Of all the stupid, silly things my generation did, heroin was not one of them,” Nash said.“My generation has a hard time realizing this is a problem. I encourage all of you, all of the professionals here to talk to their young ones.” Glasgow gave the discussion a legal perspective.

Jonathan Samples/Bugle Staff

Will County States Attorney James Glasgow, Associate Judge Ray Nash and State Sen. Pat McGuire (D-Joliet) await their opportunity to speak during last Friday’s HERO and HELPS event.

“We can’t just keep pulverizing people for possession of drugs,” he said.“Every dollar we spend on prevention, I’m convinced we save $20-30 down the road.” Will County officials sat on the panel with doctors, counselors and a person in recovery. The goal of the forum was to provide myriad perspectives about the dramatic increase in heroin use and overdose deaths in Will County over the past three years and to answer audience questions about the epidemic. “I am a heroin addict myself,” said Bill Patrianakos, who sits on the HERO board of directors,“And

I’m here to answer questions from the perspective of someone who’s been there.” Dr. Jeff Coady, PsyD and regional administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, spoke to the importance of gatherings like the HERO and HELPS event in raising awareness. “You have families, parents and grandparents out here,” Coady said. “That’s the type of mobilization it’s going to take to beat this epidemic.” The event ended with a youth rally later Friday evening.

The Park Board members want the city to create a group liquor license for the various park district facilities that serve alcohol. Additionally, they want a discount in the sewage rate paid by the Park District for Splash Station. They argue that while the facility uses water to fill the pools, it does not dump the water into the sewer system. Finally, park commissioners would like to see an increase in the amount of land that developers must set aside for parks in Joliet. The Park District’s revised plan will go before the City Council this week.

Calendar ONGOING Freedom From Smoking Program. 6–7:30 p.m. at Lewis University, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville. The Will County Health Department will be offering the highly effective program. According to the American Lung Association, people who complete the program are six times more likely to be smoke-free one year later than those who quit on their own. The program will meet each Tuesday for seven weeks, beginning April 24. Joliet Lupus Support Group Meeting. 6:15 - 8 p.m. at the Provena Physical Rehab & Sports Injury Center, 2132 Jefferson St. (in Marycrest Plaza), Joliet. 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 www.lupus.org for more information on lupus. Hadassah Book Club. Meets monthly to discuss books by Jewish authors; call the office for details, 815-741-4600. Lunch and Learn. A wonderful way to study the Torah! Thursdays, noon – 1:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per week; please RSVP at 815-7414600. Garage Sale/Vendor Participants Wanted. Garage sale and vendor participants are wanted for the May 19th Friends of the Plainfield Library Garage Sale & Vendor Market (9 a.m.-4 p.m.).The event will be hosted on the library’s property between Rt. 59 and S. Illinois Street. Over 60 10x10 sites are available. Garage sale participant sites go for $15, while vendor sites go for $40. This year the Radio Shopping Show out of Elgin will also be participating. Anyone wanting to participate should contact Barbara Ebeling at 815.439.8184 or email Cbarbaral@AOL.com. WomenHeart Support Network. The WomenHeart Support Network of Joliet meets monthly (second Thursday of each month) from 6:30-8 p.m. at Provena St.Joseph Medical Center, Conference Rm. A, 333 Madison Street Joliet,Il 60431.Occasionally features guest speakers & special group activities.The WomenHeart Support Network of Joliet is open to women heart patients who

are interested in empowering themselves and other women living with heart disease through support, education and advocacy. Birth after Cesarean. This group meets the first Monday every month in Romeoville from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please come for encouragement, support, and information to plan for your natural birth after cesarean. All babes-in-arms are welcome too. Call Melanie at 253-861-5897 or VBACesarean@aol.com with any questions. 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. Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday 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. Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family Group. Sundays at 1:302:30 p.m. at Joliet Alano Club (back entrance),265 RepublicAve. in Joliet. This on-going support group with no fees or dues is for all families and friends of problem drinkers, especially those who are affected today by growing up in an alcoholic home. For more information contact Jillian M. at easydoesit40 @comcast.net Strive 4 Hope. Second and fourth Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Joliet Moose Lodge #300, 25 Springfield Ave., Joliet. This is a support group, which welcomes all cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends. Call Sharon at 815-349-5458 or Carrie at 815-730-0134 for more information. Need a Job or GED Classes? Education Service Network NFP Inc.’s Career Seekers GED/ Workforce program, a program of the Regional Office of Education is located at 179 North Chicago St. Joliet, Illinois 60432. We offer GED classes/resume preparation/ job placement for participants between the ages of 16 and 21. Classes meet Monday through

Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We also offer GED classes at our satellite site at the Friendship Centre at HighPoint, 175 South HighPoint Drive, Romeoville on Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information call 815774-8902 or 815-774-8922. Breast cancer support group. 7-8:30 p.m. at Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, 2614 West Jefferson St., Joliet.The Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information call Pattie at 815-436-7640. Diabetes Support Group. 7 p.m. at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Support Group for adults with diabetes, support person welcome. Different topics will be discussed each month. Share your experiences and learn as you work towards achieving control over your diabetes. Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Call 815-725-7133 ext. 3224 for more info. Wii Gaming Afternoons. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. at the Shorewood Public Library. Stop by to use the library’s Wii, set up in the Young Adult area. No early registration required, just sign up on the day at the reference desk for 30-minute slots. Bring your friends for multiplayer, or sign up on your own. Ages 1318 only. Pool Classes for Arthritis. Every Tuesday and Thursday in the Willow Falls Recreation Center, 1691 Willow Circle Dr., Crest Hill. Morning and evening classes are available. For details and registration call Valerie Brockman at 815-773-6229. Young Widows Support Group. Meets once a month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome. For more information please contact Amanda at widowswearstilettos chicagosw@yahoo.com.

APRIL 21 Tech Talk Computer Club. 1-3 p.m.at the Crest Hill branch of See CALENDAR, page 6

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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.

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Joliet Alice Hamilton, 48, 919 Summit, Joliet, was cited on April 3 on Hempstead and Lancaster for speeding and driving on a suspended license.

Person(s) unknown broke into Midwest Supply, 1 S. Park Road on April 3, but nothing was taken.

Christine Wenzel, 42, 801 Baskin Drive, Shorewood, was cited on April 4 on W. Jefferson and S. Larkin for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Johnny J. Alberico, 46, 1714 Mayfield Ave., was arrested on April 4 for unlawful use of a weapon, manufacture/ delivery of less than 500 grams of cannabis, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug equipment after the Will County Gang Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at his residence.

Person(s) unknown broke into an apartment on April 5 in the 1400 block of Elgin and stole a 9mm handgun, a box of ammunition and a jar with coins.

Richard S. Peters, 41, 102 S. William, was arrested on April 5 for manufacture/delivery of under 500 grams of cannabis, possession of drug equipment and production of a cannabis plant after the Will County Gang Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at his residence.

CALENDAR Continued from page 5 the White Oak Library. Are there questions about technology that you have always wanted to ask? Come to get your questions answered. April’s program will cover online travel information. The rest of the program will be your opportunity to ask

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Person(s) unknown slashed two tires on a van, two tires on a vehicle and one tire on a boat trailer on April 5 in the 3000 block of Caroline Drive. Juanita Gooch, 18, 216 Richards St., Joliet, was cited on April 5 on Collins and E. Van Buren for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no valid driver’s license.

Starr Martinez, 34, 727 N. Center St., Joliet, was cited on April 6 on Second Avenue and Peale for improper lane usage, traffic sign violation, driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Brandon C. Dawson, 23, 73 Rockledge Drive, Romeoville, was cited on April 6 on W. Renwick and S. Weber for failure to signal, driving

any kind of computer or technology question you can think of. This program is free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. To register or for more information, call the library at 815-725-0234. Free movie night. 6-8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Lockport, 1000 S. Washington St., Lockport. The movie “Hop” will be show. The

on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

The offender(s) also broke into two vehicles and stole the CD player out of each.

on April 2 on W. 17th and S. State for no valid driver’s license and speeding.

Person(s) unknown broke into a residence on April 6 in the 100 block of N. Park Road and stole jewelry.

Carlos E. Guerrero, 29, 2127 Tamarack Drive, Joliet, was arrested on April 8 on Black Road and N. Raynor for DUI, reckless driving, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage and improper lighting.

Brandon Alfaro, 27, 20525 W. McGilvray Drive, Crest Hill, was cited on April 5 on Patrick Drive and S. Weber Road for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended and speeding.

Robert N. Rushing, 51, 319 Siegmund, Joliet, was cited on April 7 on W. Laraway and Manhattan Road for DUI and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

James E. Gilmore, 53, 221 Mississippi Ave., Joliet, was arrested on April 7 in the 300 block of S. Hebbard for possession of a controlled substance.

Person(s) unknown broke into a residence on April 7 in the 100 block of Davison and stole a home theater system.

Hardwick, 31, 16 Crystal 230 Riverside, Dolton, was arrested on April 9 on N. Briggs and E. Cass for DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license suspended and speeding.

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Francisco Ibarra, 40, 1021 N. Center, Joliet, was cited

evening is free for the entire family and includes candy and popcorn. For more information, visit www.1umclockport.org.

special grownup. Registration is required. For more information and parking options, call 815838-0755.

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Mother-daughter tea. 6-7:30 p.m. at the Gaylord Building, 200 West Eighth Street, Lockport. Drink tea (or juice), have some fancy snacks, and enjoy stories and crafts. For girls aged 5 and up with a mother or other

Library District Board Meeting. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. The White Oak Library District Board Meeting is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All meetings are open to the public,

Dominique D. Travis, 18, 404 N. Center, Joliet, was cited on April 6 on S. Briggs and W. Oak Avenue for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, suspended registration, traffic sign violation and no valid driver’s license.

Marcos H. Robledo, 26, 14 Independence Ave., Joliet, was cited on April 9 on S. State and Thornton for no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage.

and visitors are welcome.

APRIL 25 Tween Scene: Lockport. 4-5 p.m. at the Gaylord Building, 200 West Eighth Street, Lockport. Tween Scene is just for kids aged 9-12. Each week is a different fun activity, like a writing club, cool crafts, and book discussions. For more information and parking options, call 815-838-0755.

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What’s on your mind? You are invited to use the Forum page of The Bugle to express your opinions about matters that affect our community. E-mail your letter to Matt Honold, managing editor, at mhonold@buglenewspapers.com. For more information, call (815) 436-2431. Letters to the editor must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Please try to limit your comments to 500 words or less. The editors reserve the right to publish, condense, revise or reject any submissions.

Send us your news It’s easy; just follow the 5 W’s: What is happening: Describe the event or the purpose of the news release. Who: The subject of the event. Also, include a name and phone number or e-mail address that can be published so readers can call for more information. When: Give date and time. Why, or for what purpose: Explain the nature of the event. Where is it happening: Give the exact street address. E-mail community news releases to sweditor@ buglenewspapers.com The Bugle reserves the right to subsequent publication of all submissions, in full or in part, through the newspaper’s archives or any other electronic library.

Send us your photos Did your club host a bake sale? Did your Cub Scout run a fundraiser car wash? Did your church group volunteer to paint a senior’s home? If you have photos from your group’s fundraisers or events we would be glad to publish them. Please submit them to sweditor@buglenewspapers.com. Be sure to include information about the event, such as when, why and where it occurred.

Opinions printed on this page, whether in Letters to the Editor or in columns or cartoons, are the opinions of the writer and not necessarily of this newspaper, its publishers, editor or employees. Only editorials reflect the views of the newspaper.

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1 People person 6 Throw for a loop 10 Crew cut’s opposite 14 Good on one’s feet 15 In __ of: as a substitute for 16 Ring out 17 Woods has often been atop it 20 Mass. hours 21 Food with a Veterinary Formula 22 Ungentle giants 23 Cilantro, e.g. 24 Word on some euros 26 Hold one’s nose, perhaps 31 Power strip inserts 32 It may be promised 33 Dedicated work 35 Justice appointed after Clarence 36 Religiously devoted 38 Go up the creek without a paddle? 39 Doggy bag item 40 She had a big hit

with “Thank You” in 2001 41 Prepares, as a hook 42 They’re fun to jump in 46 Ben-Gurion airline 47 Toll-road toll unit 48 Talk Like a Pirate Day cry 51 Thrift store stipulation 52 Counterterrorism org. 55 Pet owner’s bane, and a hint to what’s hidden in 17-, 26and 42-Across 59 Case the joint, say 60 Plant used for first aid 61 Blair’s predecessor 62 Tool used to create 42-Across 63 “__ of Steel”: ‘80s workout video 64 Sudden increase

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1 Hamster’s home 2 Prima donnas have big ones 3 Happy tune 4 Will Ferrell holiday comedy 5 Personal theology elements 6 Burn a dessert on purpose? 7 Helps out 8 End of a common list 9 It’s W of the Urals 10 Orbital high point 11 More than just butterflies 12 “Still mooing,” at a steakhouse 13 Bygone automaker 18 Banjoist Scruggs 19 Watching the clock, perhaps 23 Above the strike zone 24 Biblical birthright seller 25 Getaway spots 26 Suck down 27 __-frutti 28 Hard to get close to 29 “Yikes!”

30 Puts in a good word? 31 Debate side 34 Miami couple? 36 City on the Arno 37 1-Across, usually 38 Word processing command 40 Indian metropolis 41 Aromatic firs 43 Emissary 44 Misses 45 Escape hatch, e.g. 48 Way, way off 49 Jessica of “Fantastic Four” 50 Stink to high heaven 51 Long, long time 52 Pacific archipelago 53 Volume 54 Memo header 56 Catch redhanded 57 Fever cause 58 Suds source

Frustrations outflank your fantasies. Right now, it seems that you can’t achieve a compromise or come to an agreement. In the week ahead, take stock of what it is that you want and let that come first.

Accept responsibilities and don’t avoid unpleasant tasks. Once the worst is over in the first half of the week, everything gets better. Double check your alarm clock, as lateness could earn black marks.

Speaking to a brick wall only causes echoes. A lack of understanding could block agreement. Wait until later in the week to make a presentation, discuss plans, or to talk over an important situation.

Don’t make waves. Bite back a tendency to criticize - and remember that no one likes to hear, “I told you so.” In the first part of the week, your ability to influence and charm a partner hits a low point.

The week may start off on a sour note, but sweet things may come your way by the end of it. Don’t fight the current; hold off on key decisions and negotiations for several days. Patience will pay off.

Never prepare to sunbathe on a cloudy day. Maintain a low profile for the next few days when it is likely that worries will obscure happiness and aggravations seem to be magnified. Watch your pennies this week.

You might feel like a rat in a maze. When you try to find the prize, you end up running into dead ends. It is wisest to wait until late in the week to make major decisions or changes; avoid unpredictability.

You can’t make hay on a rainy day. Your judgment could be skewed in the first part of the week, so hold off on making key decisions or finalizing important deals. Attend to pressing obligations.

Keep a lid on it. In the week ahead, don’t join a chorus of criticisms just to seem agreeable to your companions. You could be left in an awkward position when opinions shift.

While it is admirable to be a model of efficiency, don’t micromanage every detail. This isn’t the right time to offer criticism, as others will take it the wrong way. Hold off decisions until midweek.

Don’t make mountains out of molehills. In the early part of the week, don’t draw attention to your own shortcomings or mistakes, or find fault with others because it may cause further problems.

The week ahead holds some surprises. You might find people to be a bit difficult to deal with in the first half of the week - and unpredictable in the second. Don’t make changes in your banking habits.

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What happened when the eagle stole the man’s watch? -- TIME FLEW

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INSIDE: Porter soccer enjoys success at Pepsi Showdown, page 12; Bifﬂe wins in Texas, page 15, Outdoors page, page 17

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THE BUGLE/SENTINEL APRIL 18, 2012 By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Jordyn Larsen was one of three Indians to homer. Mark Gregory/Bugle staff

While the 2006 Nike baseball commercials proclaimed that “Chicks dig the long ball,” the executives at the shoe company did not have the ladies from Minooka High School in mind when they created the campaign. See, in the ad, it has women watching in awe as the likes of Mark McGuire hit home runs. The Indians don’t have to find someone to watch – they just hit homers themselves. In fact, Minooka crushed three home runs, accounting for all their runs, in a 4-1 win over Southwest Prairie Conference foe Plainfield South last week.In fact,the Indians totaled nine hits in the

game, one third of which left the yard. “The last couple games our bats have been quiet and this is way too good of an offensive team not to hit the ball,” said Minooka coach Mark Brown. “We lost to Central on Tuesday and we needed this one and it was good to see them get fired up and come out here and get the win.” The game was big, as South had just defeated Plainfield Central and Central had beat Minooka. “We lost to Plainfield Central and that hurt, so we really worked on our offense this week because we knew we had to win this game,” said Minooka’s Jordyn Larsen. “This was a very personal game for us.” See BOOM, page 13

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Sports

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Michelle Schultz clears a ball in the Porters win over Maine South.

Porters enjoy success at Pepsi By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

For Chicago area soccer teams, outside of their conference games and the state playoffs, the Pepsi Showdown is one of the top events on the schedule.

GIRLS SOCCER The tournament not only allows the teams to face talented teams, it lets them play teams they wouldn’t normally see. In the tournament opener, the No. 8 seed Lockport hosted Maine South and earned a 2-0 win “Maine South is always a good, quality program and when you get two teams together, it is good soccer, not just kick ball out here,” said Lockport coach Todd Elkei. “They joked that they thought they were in Iowa because they drove so far to get here. That is what makes this fun, because you would never see them in any other tournament because of the distance. It is nice to see the programs you hear about and get that appreciation for them.” The Porters (7-3) had scoring chances early in the game, but could not connect and went into the intermission in a scoreless tie. “In the first 15 minutes, we had three break aways and some good chances”Elkei said.“I think some of that was nerves because we have talking about this tournament for

so long. We settled down towards half and got the goals. We are controlling the first 15 minutes of the game, but we haven’t been able to put a game away early. We

haven’t played 80 minutes yet, but hopefully we are by May.” Early in the second half, Lexi See PEPSI, page 13

sporTs PEPSI Continued from page 12 Cozzi got the Porters on the board on an assist from Ally Brehm for the opening goal. “We did pretty well today,”

BOOM Continued from page 11 Larsen got the barrage of homers started for Minooka in the third inning with a solo shot. “We have been down with our hitting the last few games,” Larsen said. “I was bumped to the bottom of the line-up this week and it fired me up.” Mikayla Melone kept it going with a screaming line drive over the right-center field fence for a two-run home run in the fourth

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Cozzi said. “This is really exciting to play against other good teams that play at our speed and we can see where we are at.” Lockport’s second goal when Katie O’Brien got a head on a ball off a Lauren Labanauskas corner kick to make the game 2-0. “When we finish our corners,

we can usually get the win,” Cozzi said. Cortney Jerzy and Alyssa DeYoung combined for the shut out for the Porters. In the round of 16, the Porters traveled to Lake Zurich and won 2-1 in a penalty kick shootout. Lake Zurich took the early lead

on a penalty kick at the end of the first half, but Lockport tied the game up on a goal from Jerzy off a Sam Spencer cross. The game remained tied at the end of regulation and the game went into a shootout. Lockport tallied four of their penalty kicks and Jerzy moved

back into goal and saved two of the final four shots. In the elite eight, the Porters were defeated by No. 2 seed Plainfield North 2-0. The Tigers advanced to the final four and play No. 6 Lake Forest with for a berth in the championship game.

driving in Sara Novak who reached on a single. “This was a must win for us to set the tone for conference,” Melone said. Jackie Lilek, the third of the long-ball trio was the one who set the tone the entire game. Lilek went 3-for-4 at the plate, including a solo home run in the fifth, and was the winning pitcher, moving to 4-1. She allowed four hits and struck out six. “When we got the hits, it really helps settle you down on the mound,” she said. “My goal today was to get my batting

average back up. I was moved to lead-off and I want to stay there.” Even in what the girls said was a must-win game, Brown did not have to pitch Novak, the team ace. That is because he has a nice problem when it comes to pitching. “I think we have two (aces),” he said.“I consider them 1A and 1B.” For the Indians, the game was a simple case of showing the conference one loss is not going to stop them from chasing the title.

Lilek also said, it was about sending a message to Plainfield South. “They are a new competitor

in the race this year, but beating them really showed who is going to stay on top,” she said.

mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Biffle wins in Texas; Taylor, Guglielmuci pick winner Greg Biffle, too talented and too prolific to go an entire season without winning, did just that in 2011. Going into last weekend’s race at Texas Motor Speedway, 49 races had passed since the last time Biffle visited Victory Lane. That long wait ended Saturday night, resulting in two storylines in one: Biffle added some padding to his points lead, which now stands at 19 points over teammate Matt Kenseth. He also become became the sixth different winner in seven races, and locked himself into the 2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. His win was correctly picked by the Bugle’s Scott Taylor and WJOL’s Mike Guglielmuci, pulling them both closer to the lead in the picks vs. pros contest. Prior to Texas, Biffle’s last win came at Kansas and he’s one of four drivers with two victories at the 1.5-mile track. This Sunday’s STP 400, the

final event on the “old” surface before the track gets repaved, will run at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Kansas is also the last place a Hendrick Motorsports car won the race. Owner Rick Hebdrick is still chasing his 200th win as an owner. It’s coming. One of these races, and the feeling is that it’ll be sooner than later, Hendrick Motorsports will land its oddly elusive 200th victory.Two weeks ago at Martinsville, it seemed like a guarantee. Didn’t happen. At Texas, Jimmie Johnson led the most laps. Didn’t happen. Thirteen races have passed since Hendrick’s last victory, and though it doesn’t seem like a big number, for Hendrick it is. Its last win came at Kansas Speedway (by Jimmie Johnson), site of Sunday race. That’s the longest drought Hendrick has had since the end of 2002 and the beginning of 2003 when it went 15 races without a win. Coincidentally, that streak began

after a Kansas win as well. Rick Hendrick has attended all 13 races since then but hasn’t been able to celebrate his organization’s 200th win in NASCAR’s premier series. Hendrick holds more wins than any other owner at Kansas with four. Kansas also hold a special placed for Brad Keselowski, who dropped to 15th in points after a 36th place finish at Texas and boasts bounce-back potential at Kansas Speedway. Last year, his surprising win kicked off an improbable Wild Card campaign that landed him in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and the championship conscious with the likes of Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards. Though last year’s victory only launched him to 21st in points at the time, it clearly gave the team a confidence that led to two more “regular season” wins and the No. 1 Wild Card seed.

PICK VS. PROS STP 400 in Kansas Driver

Pts.

Diff.

1. Greg Bifﬂe

226

2. Matt Kenseth

254

-19

3. D. Earnhardt Jr. 254 -19 4. Martin Truex Jr. 2534 -20 5. Kevin Harvick

249

-24

6. Denny Hamlin

242

-31

7. Tony Stewart

234 -39

8. Jimmie Johnson 233 -40 9. Ryan Newman

225 -48

10. Clint Bowyer

219 -54

11. Carl Edwards

215 -58

12. Paul Menard

192 -81

13. Joey Logano

192 -81

14. Kyle Busch

184 -89

15. Brad Keselowski 183 -90 16. Jeff Burton

179 -94

17. Jeff Gordon

177 -96

18. Juan Montoya

174 -99

19. A.J. Allmendinger172 -101 20.Mark Martin

170 -103

Totals through 7 of 36 races

Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff

Sun., April 21, noon FOX

THIS WEEK’S PICK:

Last wk: Hamlin (12th) Total Pts (7 races): 225

Matt Kenseth

Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway

THIS WEEK’S PICK:

Last wk:Earnhardt (10th) Total Pts (7 races): 217 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff

Jimmie Johnson

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Carl Edwards

Last wk: Bifﬂe (1st) Total Pts (7 races): 216 Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum Last wk: Bifﬂe (1st) Total Pts (7 races): 208 Readers Last wk: Kenseth (5th) Total Pts (7 races): 196

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Tony Stewart

Max Hewlett, Shorewood: Brad Keselowski

To make your pick, email the driver’s name, reader’s name and hometown to mark@ buglenewspapers.com. Picks must be made by noon Monday for the following week’s race. One email will be selected at random to represent the readers.

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JCA’s Johnson leads St. Francis hit parade Freshman shortstop Tori Johnson (Joliet Catholic Academy/Joliet, IL) finished the day with three hits and seven RBI, including a pair of towering home runs, as University of St. Francis swept a doubleheader from Trinity International University in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) softball action Thursday afternoon.

The Saints (19-22, 5-9) tallied 29 hits in ten innings of play, winning 11-1 and 14-1 in a pair of abbreviated five-inning contests. Eight different Saints posted multiple-hit performances on the day, including junior second baseman Jordan Halata’s (Lockport HS/Homer Glen, IL) 4-for-4 showing in the nightcap. In addition, freshman third

baseman Kaley Jendraszak (Lincoln-Way East HS/Frankfort, IL) had a solid day as well for USF going a combined 6-for-7 at the plate with six runs scored and two RBI. After jumping out to a quick 3-0 lead in Thursday’s opener, the St. Francis offense exploded for all of its remaining eight runs in the final two innings, including five

runs in the fifth frame. Jendraszak led the way offensively going 3-for-3 with a triple, three runs scored and one RBI. Freshman

designated player Caitlyn Balandis (Reavis HS/ Burbank, IL) also had a stellar first game going 2-for-2 with a double and four RBI.

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Speedway offers more than fast cars By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

When most people think of Chicagoland Speedway, the first thing that comes to mind is fast cars making left turns. While that is the main attraction of the Joliet-based race track, there are several events held there every year that help the community. For instance,on Saturday,March 31, Chicagoland Speedway held its first ever “Easter Egg Dash” to benefit Easter Seals Joliet Region. For a suggested $10 donation, fans had access to the infield, media center and Gatorade Victory Lane while visiting with the Easter Bunny and Chicagoland Speedway Mascot, Dash. Visitors had the opportunity to take pictures in Gatorade Victory Lane with Dash and the Easter Bunny, as well as the chance to participate in Easter Egg Hunts. Children from ages 1-12 picked up more than 5,000 eggs from various locations in the infield throughout the day. Kids also had the chance to perform arts and craft activities in the media center. “First and foremost, I want to thank our fans for coming out on a chilly morning to support us and Easter Seals,” said Chicagoland Speedway president Scott Paddock. “The generosity from those who participated resulted in over $2,700 being raised for charity, and we hope to continue the tradition of celebrating the Easter holiday with our fans in a fun way that also benefits the local community.” Another event the Speedway is involved with is an Arbor Day tree

Submitted photo

Members of Chicagoland Speedway pose with the Easter bunny and Dash the track mascot.

planting. In support of NASCAR’s Green Clean Air initiative, 70 trees will be planted throughout Joliet and Will County. On April 26, Paddock will join Joliet city officials and students from River View Elementary in a ceremonial tree planting. “At a time when budgets are tight and our ash trees are being destroyed by the Emerald Ash Borer, we are extremely appreciative of the donation of 70 trees to our city forest,” said Rita Renwick,Chairperson for the City of Joliet Tree Advisory Board. “The planting of trees at River View School, in commemoration of Arbor Day, is a fine example of a cooperative partnership and is, literally, a breath of fresh air for the City of Joliet.These trees will improve our neighborhoods by producing oxygen and keeping our air clean.The gift of trees will

benefit our citizens far into the future.” The ceremony, to be held at River View Elementary school, is part of a NASCAR program to help capture carbon emissions produced by racing. Chicagoland Speedway, one of the first 11 tracks to participate in the project in 2009, has worked on the NASCAR Green Clean Air initiative for the past four years. “Like any organization and as citizens of the world, we are well aware of our responsibilities to help protect our environment,” Paddock said. “Through our collective efforts in conjunction with the Forest Preserve of Will County, we are celebrating April Earth Month by making a positive environmental impact and giving back to our local community.” • Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway employees

will also volunteer with the Forest Preserve District of Will County on Saturday, April 21 for a Community Work Day. Participants will assist in various trail maintenance, including brush removal and wood chipping, to celebrate Earth Day Weekend. The contributions will benefit native plants and wildlife, in addition to preparing the district for its annual family bicycle ride in May. Further supporting the Forest Preserve of Will County and Earth Month, Chicagoland Speedway will donate $5 from every NASCAR event ticket purchased from Sunday, April 22 to Saturday, April 28 to the Forest Preserve of Will County. Fans must use the promo code EARTHDAY2012. To purchase tickets, visit www. ChicagolandSpeedway.com or call (888) 629-RACE.

Morels are one of the best tasting edible wild mushrooms. And the best part is, they’re free! Dan Stefanich In Will County, the grey morels have been popping for about three weeks. The yellow morels are just now starting to pop. We have been finding a lot of them in swampy stands of cottonwoods, mostly at the bottom of the hills on the south or east facing slope. The rise in temperature will help, but we definitely need some rain to really get them popping. For the amateur mushroom hunters, good luck. First challenge is finding where they grow. The next challenge is finding where they grow, that no one else knows about. Mushroom hunting can be very serious to some folks, some families even pass down their favorite spots through generations, and swear each other to secrecy. So if you find morels, it’s ok to say that you found some. You just might want to think twice before you tell anyone where. • All ‘shroomers have different opinions on the best place to find morels. Here is what I have heard over the years – old apple orchards, dead elms or old stands of elm trees, near large cottonwood trees, wet or “swampy” areas, near cat tails, and field edges. The list goes on. You just need to get out in the woods and be persistent. • In Northern Illinois, morels start popping around mid to end of April and will continue until about the second week of May, depending upon weather.

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Seniors

Building up your retirement confidence By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

The Great Recession of 200809 blew up many a retirement plan, and now we have the data to prove it and finally understand just how damaging the boom and bust cycle has been. The Employment Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) Retirement Confidence Survey was published this month and the news is grim. How could it not be? For the last 15 years, far too many Americans jumped from one asset bubble (rising stocks in the late 1990s into early 2000) to another (real estate from 2000-06), hoping that the increasing value of the asset would do the work to fund retirement, instead of relying on boring old savings. I can recount dozens of conversations with former clients who said some variation of, “Why do I need to save so much if I keep earning 12 percent a year on my retirement funds?” or “I’ll just sell my house and use the equity for

retirement.” It was a hard sell to convince these folks that saving was a more reliable way to reach their retirement goals. The problem was that the two asset bubbles made many people lazy. Americans went from a personal savings rate of about 8 percent in 1985, down to 1.5 percent in 2005, back to 4.6 percent today. The combination of a falling savings rate and two bubbles bursting has put many in a precarious state as they approach retirement. According to EBRI, Americans’ confidence in their ability to retire comfortably is at historically low levels. Just 14 percent are very confident they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement. Part of the reason why confidence plunged is because the Great Recession decimated asset values so severely. Household net worth still remains seven percent below where it was in July 2006, the peak of the nation’s housing bubble. But an equally significant impediment

to a healthy retirement is the weak labor market. Forty-two percent of those surveyed said job uncertainty is the most pressing financial issue facing most Americans today. Without income from a job, retirement account values remain stagnant, and households are forced to spend savings, which have been depleted over the past five years. In fact, 60 percent of workers report that the total

value of their household’s savings and investments, excluding the value of their primary home and any defined benefit plans, is less than $25,000. With such a low level of savings, 25 percent of workers have changed their expectations about when they might stop working. In 1991, 11 percent of workers said they expected to retire after age 65; and now in 2012 that number has grown

to 37 percent. Most experts believe that the number of people who will continue to work throughout their 60s will increase dramatically. There is one major risk that arises with the “I’ll just keep working” retirement plan: What if you can’t keep working, either because your job doesn’t exist or because you physically aren’t See RETIRE, page 19

Business & Real Estate

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Downsize house to get out of debt? Dear Dave, Is it ever a good idea to sell your home and buy a smaller, less expensive one in order to get out of debt more quickly? Autumn Dear Autumn, It’s a good idea in some situations. If you don’t really like the house, or maybe you were thinking about selling it anyway, then I’d say go for it. It would also be a smart move if you simply have too much house and the

RETIRE Continued from page 18 able to? Half of the current retirees surveyed say they left the workforce unexpectedly due to health problems, disability or changes at their employer, such as downsizing or closure. These statistics point to an obvious solution: save more as quickly as you can. How much more? That depends on your specific circumstances. As I noted in a recent article (“What’s your retirement number?”), EBRI has a terrific calculator called the “Choose to Save Ballpark E$timate,” which should help the 56 percent of workers who have not tried to calculate how much money they will need to have saved by the time they retire in order to live comfortably in retirement. There aren’t a lot of easy answers, but I have seen great progress when retirees and near-retirees focus on the parts of their financial lives over which they exert control - their expenses. For many, this may mean downsizing, while for others, it may mean reducing spending on everyday discretionary items or

payments are eating you alive. I usually recommend that your monthly mortgage payment or rent be no more than 25 percent of your take-home pay. If your house payments are taking 40 to 50 percent of this figure, then it’s time to unload the house. But selling your home can be a tough thing emotionally. I’d never advise someone to sell the place they love and move down in house if their payment is reasonable. In these situations there are usually other areas where you can cut back, keep your home, and still get out of debt in a reasonable amount of time. —Dave

accelerating debt pay-down. It’s never too late to start building your retirement confidence. (Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editorat-Large for www.CBSMoneyWatch. com. She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com.)

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