Sentinel 05-07-14 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Vol. 19 No. 22

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Mayor Rick Chapman reaches out to community Shorewood residents, perhaps you have noticed, as have I, we haven’t had a good source of news focusing mostly on the village.

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Children participate in the Troy Fire Protection District Obstacle course during the Family Field Day.

It isn’t often that you get the chance to rediscover your home town as if it were a treasure hunt, but that is just what Denise Schmidt, Shorewood’s Recreation, Business and Special Events Planner, has in mind for the residents of Shorewood this year. “Not many Shorewood residents realize that we have developed over 145 acres of parkland in 16 beautiful and unique parks. We have taken fun very seriously in Shorewood,” says Schmidt. “In 2014, we have committed to plan events that highlight all of the amazing benefits of living in Shorewood and take you to places you may never have known were in your backyard.” On Sunday, June 1, between 1-4p.m., residents and visitors can re-discover Country West Park, a green expanse nestled in the Brookshore neighborhood of Shorewood. Located East of River Road at the intersection of Greenfield and Country Drive, the park will be the site of Shorewood’s first Family Field Day.

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MAYoR RiCK ChAPMAn

I have recently met with Shorewood Sentinel Managing I will try to Editor to discuss what keep you we could do to continue abreast improving its content to of special make it a local paper situations our residents find more and some valuable and interesting, personal therefore making it observations more appealing to our about where local businesses for the Village advertising purposes. After talking with seems to be Nick, I called a meeting going. with the Staff of the Village to discuss what we could to do help.We came up with the following: As Mayor, I will resume the Mayor’s Message column with a target of two per month. I will try to keep you abreast of special situations and some personal observations about where the Village seems to be going. Our staff will be on the lookout for newsworthy items for the Sentinel and forward the information directly to Nick at nick.reiher@ gmail.com, who in turn will work with his staff to incorporate it in the paper in a timely manner.And I suggest residents do the same. >> See MAYoR | pAGe 2

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Sidewalk repairs scheduled to begin Maintenance program is funded in part by $366,000 in Motor Fuel Tax revenue

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Shorewood H.U.G.S., a local non-proﬁt women’s organization, recently received a generous donation from Staples of Shorewood. Shorewood H.U.G.S. will use this donation to help fund its hugs and wishes program. For more information about Shorewood H.U.G.S. or to request a wish, go to http:// www.shorewoodhugs.org/. Pictured from left, Tori, Steve, Heidi (H.U.G.S. co-founder) and Ronnie.

The Village of Shorewood will be replacing portions of curb and certain marked sections of sidewalks, and performing roadway repairs beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 7. Austin Tyler Construction has been contracted to perform the work on behalf of the Village. The streets will remain open to local traffic during the construction process. Parking will not be allowed on the street from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Fresh Oil” signs will be placed in impacted areas during the asphalt paving process to help drivers identify areas to avoid in order to diminish the chance of tracking fresh oil on to resident driveways and personal property. Caution is advised. This scheduled maintenance program is funded in part by $366,000 in Motor Fuel Tax

>> MAYoR, FroM pAGe 1 Our parks and activities coordinator will give the Sentinel a weekly schedule of planned events for the Village, i.e. the Town Center Thursday’s events and special events like the upcoming Memorial Day celebration. Other items of local interest

>> DiSCoVeR, FroM pAGe 1 Sponsored by Shorewood Bank and Trust, with help from the Troy Fire Protection District, the park will be transformed into a firefighters obstacle course, fitness field and “Neighborhood Olympics” venue with old fashioned games and contests designed to lure families out into the parks after a long and brutal winter. “This winter was so long and confining that we wanted to bring an event to the village to encourage all of our families to get outside and burn off a little steam in the spring sunshine,”said

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revenue generated from fuel purchased within the borders of Shorewood. Additional funds from the Village’s Capital Improvement Fund have been added to make a total budgeted commitment toward infrastructure enhancement of $1,106,000.

Homeowners who have a sprinkler system located within 2’ of the back of curb, please contact the Village Hall for ﬂags to mark the sprinkler heads. If you have any further questions or concerns, call Village Hall at 725-2150, ext. 202.

will be coordinated through the Sentinel’s reporting staff members. Shorewood-Troy Library already does something like this. It is my hope by combining our efforts with the Sentinel we can have a local paper that is a valuable asset to our community. The paper can be as good as you help make it, I am told.

I sincerely believe by working together we can improve communication to our residents and take advantage of a valuable media source like the Shorewood Sentinel. Look for the changes and feel free to let Nick and myself know what you think. Mayor Rick Chapman

Schmidt, herself a Shorewood resident. “And if you ride your bike to the park, we will be rewarding your fitness efforts with Park Bucks. You can redeem them to defray the cost of any park program, class or trip.” The Troy Fire Protection District will be setting up a course designed to give children of all ages the experience of training to be a hometown hero. Phil Morel, public education officer with the TFPD, is looking forward to laying out a course that gives big thrills for our littlest citizens. “The course will include a

dummy drag, crawling through obstacles and the ability to shoot a real fire hose. Everything will be scaled down so the whole family can participate,” he said. Adam Underhill,Vice President and Market Manager for Shorewood Bank and Trust, says he is looking forward to a great day in the park. “What could be better than to sponsor a day that is devoted to families and fitness?” he said. “We have very little in life more precious than the health of our families.We are here to encourage the whole community to get healthy and happy.”

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Troy superintendent to resign at end of school year

White will assume the superintendent position at a yet undisclosed northern Illinois district

board president Mark Griglione said.“He has brought us into the latest century with technology, and he is known state-wide as a good superintendent.” Griglione said he has called a special school board meeting for Wednesday, April 30, at 6 By Jeanne Millsap p.m. to discuss whether For the Bugle/Sentinel the board wants to hire an interim superintendent Troy School or a search firm to District 30-C look for a permanent Superintendent Don superintendent. The White has submitted board has already his resignation to contacted three search the school board, firms regarding the Don White effective at the end of Troy School matter, he said. this school year. This is White’s seventh District 30-C White will assume Superintendent year as superintendent the superintendent of the district. He cited position at a yet undisclosed recent successes of the district northern Illinois district this as the result of an effective team summer, but said he and his of administrators and teachers. family will continue to live in White said he leaves the district is in a very good position their Shorewood home. White said the new position financially. “We’ve grown fund balances, was not one he sought out. A so we’re in a really good spot search firm contacted him about with finances,” he said. the job. Before the recession, the “Troy has been a wonderful district grew so quickly that new professional opportunity for me,” he said. “I have absolutely schools were built and bonds enjoyed my time here. It far issued.About three years ago, the exceeded my expectations, and district refinanced some of those I can’t say enough about the bonds and pledged any savings teachers and the administrators they got from the refinancing would be put directly toward in the district.” “I was on the board seven years paying down the debt.White said ago when we hired Don,” School he will recommend the board

use $8 million of those savings to put on the debt. The recession hit the area hard, he said, as many residents are in the trades or in other businesses that were affected by the building industry. When White came on board, 13 percent of students received free or reduced lunches. Today that figure is 40 percent. “Our families felt it hard,” he said. But despite difficult times, the district has recently implemented new educational programs that have benefitted all of its students. During White’s tenure, new data systems were installed that allow teachers to implement technology-prototypical classrooms. The district has also begun such new instructional practices as small guided groups inside the classrooms. Accelerated classes for third through eighth grades were also implemented. “I’m just one person,” White said, “and the success of any organization has to do with more than one person.” The teachers are what makes the Troy district so successful, he said, and the community that gives the district its dollars. White said the advice he would give the new superintendent would be to enjoy the opportunity and to be appreciative of the opportunity.

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Shorewood replacing Parkway Ash trees 13 different species of trees were chosen as replacements for Ash Trees The first phase of Village of Shorewood’s pro-active Ash Tree Replacement program started Monday, May 5. The Village’s contractor, Homer Tree Service, Inc., will remove existing ash trees and plant replacement trees chosen by the Village’s certified arborist. Thirteen different species of trees were chosen

as replacements for Ash Trees measuring 6” in diameter or

smaller at the time of a 2012 survey prompted by concerns regarding the Emerald Ash Borer. The variation of replacement trees will diversify the Village’s urban forest. Homeowners north of Route 52 affected by the first phase of the project were sent letters informing them of the planned removal of Ash trees in the parkway. The letter also included tree care instructions for the newly planted tree.

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Businessman requests permission to open medical marijuana dispensary David Donka of Sugar Grove has asked for a special use permit By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

Joliet has gotten its first request for a pot shop. But it could be months before one actually opens anywhere around here. David Donka of Sugar Grove has asked for a special use permit – a type of official permission – to allow a medical cannabis dispensary inside a business condo at 1627 Rock Creek Drive. Represented by attorney Michael Martin of Dunn, Martin Miller and Heathcock, Donka appeared Thursday afternoon at the City of Joliet Land Use and Legislative Committee meeting to discuss his request. His condo is in a nondescript white building just off Houbolt Road in an industrial park. It’s not far from the popular Heroe’s

photo By Stewart Warren | For the Bugle

1627 Rock Creek Blvd., the site of the proposed medical marijuana dispensary in the Rock Run Business Park. The industrial area is off Houbolt Road and just north of Interstate 80.

West Restaurant, 1530 Commerce Lane, and just north of Interstate 80 on the city’s West side. Early Thursday afternoon, the area was quiet except for the semi-trailers occasionally rolling through the winding streets. Donka bought the space inside the bigger building in 2007, operating Joliet Tri-State Fire Protection there until he sold the business in 2013 to Cintas.

His chunk of the bigger building, along with others, has been empty for some time. Then he got the bright idea for a new use. “I was approached by a nonprofit organization that wanted to start a (marijuana) grow (to supply dispensaries) and were looking for investors,” Donka explained after the meeting on Thursday. >> see marijuana | page 8

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mom’s princess Gets Her Honors

By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Alice Roth-Dean and her first husband suspected there was something wrong as their little Taylor approached 2 years old. Taylor would pull away when they tried to cuddle. She would cry a lot, and she never spoke. “We thought she was deaf,” Roth-Dean said. “The doctors said she was colicky. But my mother raised 10 kids, and she said, ‘I don’t think so.’” Ultimately Taylor was diagnosed with autism, and the following years saw them try to find answers, especially to the questions: “How can we help Taylor;” and “Will this ever get better for her?” Roth-Dean reflected on those questions recently, and she was able to say, “We are in a good place now.” For one, Taylor, now 19, had just attended her second Lockport Township High School prom in as many years, a major accomplishment for someone who has difficulty not only verbalizing, but socializing. And a week before, Taylor, at the suggestion of her case workers at Trinity Services,

“The Evening Wear portion was a ton of fun, as Taylor was not shy and loved walking in her gown across the stage,” Roth-Dean said. “She was all smiles throughout the day and evening.” entered The Miss Amazing Pageant-Illinois, held April 18 and 19 at the Ramada in Glendale Heights. Entered in the Teen Division, Taylor participated only the second day, Roth-Dean said, which was fine with officials of the pageant for special needs girls. “They were just fantastic,” she said of the organizers at the event. Since Taylor is non-verbal, her mom loaded some answers to questions she expected during the interview and introduction portions of the pageant on Taylor’s assistive tech device. Through the device, Taylor was able to tell the judges,“My name is Taylor. I am 19. I like to play basketball and ride my bike.” “The Evening Wear portion was a ton of fun, as Taylor was

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Taylor poses at the pageant with her Trinity friends, from left Mary Petrizzo, Lizzie Welz and Jillian Reiher.

not shy and loved walking in her gown across the stage,” Roth-Dean said. “She was all smiles throughout the day and evening.” Taylor was crowned a Princess and received a trophy. Even more of a win, Roth-Dean said, is that Taylor wants to enter again next year. It hasn’t been easy during the past 17 or so years since Taylor was diagnosed with autism. Roth-Dean divorced from her first husband, who passed away last year. But her husband Don, she said, is a wonderful man who truly has been Dad to Taylor. They have watched as Taylor has grown, especially during the past few years, first in LTHS’s Career and Community Connections program, and then with Trinity Services for about a year. Roth-Dean said it was amazing to see Taylor go to prom two

years in a row, both along with fellow students. Last year, it was a limo ride to a party at Union Station in Chicago. This year, it was a party at the Museum of Science and Industry. Taylor and her party and their own chaperones, but Roth –Dean said they and other parents hung around across the street … just in case. Only those who are raising a child with autism or helping them can understand how these special teen highlights are even more special. Roth-Dean said she has

had a couple dreams lately where Taylor is able to talk and have a conversation with a normal speaking voice. “Her voice was beautiful,” RothDean said choking up a bit. And she’s thankful she is able to say they are in a good place right now. She wouldn’t rather be anywhere else, or with anyone else. “I tell Taylor that if they took all the kids in the world and put them in a big pile, I would still pick her,” Roth-Dean said.“I am just in love with her.”

Police Blotter

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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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Michael D. Rinchiouso, 18, 2900 Sierra Ave., Plainfield, was arrested at 12:51 p.m. April 25 at Joe Adler and Ruth Fitzgerald for possession of cannabis.

Jacqueline M. Noakes, 33, 5211 Pine Trail Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:10 p.m. April 25 at 150 W. Washington for theft.

Mitchell A. Lieberstein, 22, 2332 Carpenter Ave., Plainfield, was arrested at 11:36 p.m. April 25 at 2332 Carpenter was arrested for criminal damage to property and violate order of protection, and on an out of town warrant.

Demetrius A. Smith, 27, 409 Pico, and Bobbi L.Anderson, 44, 604 Elmwood, were arrested at 12:50 a.m. April 25 in the 100 Block of Mississippi for possession of cannabis.

Crystal L. Saunders, 33, 152 Highpoint, Romeoville, was

arrested at 2:22 p.m. April 26 at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft.

Louise S. Gerencher, 61, 523 N. Prairie, was arrested at 8:47 a.m. April 26 in the 500 block of North Prairie for negligent control of animal.

Kevin D. Roman, 24, 405 Dixon, was arrested at 8:34 p.m.April 26 at Buell and Whitley for aggravated assault.

Anna V. Roshanski, 32, 1857 Asbury Circle Drive, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. April 26 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Kayla B. Wyse, 19, 24530 Wellesley Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 4:49 p.m. April 26 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for theft. Josue Hernandez, 20, 1108 Ridgewood, was arrested at 5:28 p.m. April 26 at 1106 Ridgewood for dogs running at large.

Hartley B. Gaskin, 53, 102 Stryker Ave., was arrested at 7:26 a.m. April 26 at 812 2nd Ave. for burglary, criminal trespass to real property and criminal damage to property and possession of burglary tools.

Valentin S. Garcia-Guzman, 23, 423 Landau Ave., was

arrested at 12:43 p.m. April 26 at that address for domestic battery. Steven P. Brooks, 34, 1936 Cowling, Crest Hill, was arrested at 11:06 a.m. April 26 at 2524 W. Jefferson for burglary.

C. Klein, 51, 1612 14 Don Lonsdale Ave., Naperville, was arrested at 10:39 p.m. April 26 at Glenwood and Larkin for DUI- alcohol.

2524 W. Jefferson for theft. Danielle B. Kulpit, 42, 2508 Joe Adler, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:50 p.m. April 27 at 2510 Route 59 for retail theft.

Bryan A. Schulz, 25, 703 Vertin Blvd., Shorewood, was arrested at 9:24 a.m. April 27 at 5500 Maha Court for possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.

Orozco, 20, 654 15 Erik Henderson Ave., was arrested at 11:50 p.m. April 26 at that address for domestic battery and obstructing a peace officer.

Marc L. Mitok, 44, 400 Douglas, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. April 27 at 351 N. Hickory for criminal trespass to real property and obstructing a Peace officer.

John G. Bacon, 63. 939 Lois Place, was arrested at 10:06 a.m.April 27 at 929 Lois Place for aggravated domestic battery.

Albert J. Delrosso, 45, 350 E. Washington, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. April 28 at 1401 Route 59 for retail theft.

Khadijah C.M.J. Coley, 24, 1007 Lois Place, was arrested at 7:52 p.m. April 27 at 1590 N. Larkin for retail theft.

Quincy A. Waddell, 35, 205 S. Ottawa, was arrested at 5:22 a.m.April 28 at 205 S. Ottawa for domestic battery, two counts of unlawful restraint, obstructing justice, criminal damage to property, aggravated assault and interfering w/reporting of a domestic violence.

Jeremy M. Lyons, 18, 656 Landau Ave., and Deandre A. Tillman, 19, 217 Pine, were arrested at 8:21 p.m. April 27 at 316 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.

Eugene Johnson, 81, 520 McDonough St., was arrested at 3:04 p.m. April 27 at

Shorewood Ulysses Garcia, 26, of 7457 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, arrested for driving while license suspended at 150 Brookforest Ave. on April 25.

Brenda L. Robinson, 40, of 508 E. Bellarmine Drive, Joliet, arrested for credit card fraud April 27 following an investigation of a transaction that occurred April 7 at 900 Brookforest Ave.

Lucas R. McGann, 22, of 2202 Daffodil Drive, Crest Hill, arrested April 21 for driving under the influence, speeding and stop sign violation at Madiera and Ranchwood drives.

Michael J. Conoboy, 23, of 507 Vertin Blvd., Shorewood, arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and DUI at 631 Brookforest Ave. on April 23.

Bryan J. Kelly, 36, of 15323 S. Meadow Lane, Plainfield, arrested for hit and run and failure to reduce speed at Jefferson Street and River Road on April 23.

Emilia Castanon, 19, of 406 GlenMor Drive,Shorewood, arrested for hit and run and improper lane usage at 1220 Country Drive on April 24.

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Ain’t no quit in this bunch Experiencing the ‘Turn Back the Clock’ competition at Inwood Fitness Center in Joliet By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

A few weeks ago, I told you I was selected for a fitness competition at Inwood Fitness Center in Joliet called “Turn Back the Clock.” I was going to wait until we found out how my team did before I wrote a follow-up. But after our final class April 28, and three days before we find out officially how we did, I can tell you this: My team and I, along with our trainer Jeana Matichak, are all winners. Regardless of how we did officially, how much “body age” we lost through the weeks of group and individual exercise, as well as watching more closely what we ate, we won. First, let me introduce my team: Jennifer Kimak; Emmie Tipton; Jay Adler; Charlotte Kics; and Kris Linneweh. From day one, I was impressed by them. From that first day, they worked hard. Nobody slacked, and everyone gave it

their best, whether it was working out on the TRX bands, running, doing planks, wall-sits or dreaded “mountain-climbs.” As beads of sweat ran down my face and into my eyes, nose

i also started with a torn bicep muscle. i hope you never get to see my medical file to learn how i got it. the nurse certainly had fun with it. and mouth, I saw the same was happening to them. There were grunts and groans as Jeana urged us not to give up. Finish strong. None of us wanted to let her, us or ourselves down.The few times I had to quit early on an exercise, I felt like I was letting down my group. Yet, they told me I was doing great and just keep it up. Speaking of Jeana, though, she

has a great, wide smile through which she would urge us on.When I mentioned to a few people I was participating in Turn Back the Clock, they asked who my trainer was. I told them Jeana. A few of them who knew her said,“Whoa! How’s that going? She’s tough.’” She was tough. And that was great. After three abdominal surgeries, I didn’t know if I could work my abs. I did. It was tough, and I was sore, but it felt great. I don’t have a six-pack yet, but I felt one can starting to develop there. I also started with a torn bicep muscle. I hope you never get to see my medical file to learn how I got it. The nurse certainly had fun with it. Anyway, after planks, modified push-ups,TRX and a host of other arm exercises, I feel great. How great? Pants are a LOT looser. So are shirts.The scale says I lost about 10 pounds. I took a minute and a half off my mile and doubled the output on my other test exercises. I have a lot more to go, but I’m happy with the start. I don’t know all the body age

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letter to tHe edItor

White Oak Book Nooks one of many ‘gems’ As a senior citizen and former employee, I continue to educate myself with knowledge pertaining to our three White Oak Libraries: Crest Hill, Lockport and Romeoville. One of the many “gems” we have in our libraries are the Book Nooks. These areas are treasures of gently used books. All three libraries have signs that point to the direction of the Book Nook.The Book Nook is maintained by the Friends of the Library. The monies collected are forwarded back to the libraries, wherever needed. One example, $8,000 was given to the new children’s department at the newly built Crest Hill White Oak Library. Much more is planned for all of the three libraries. Reading is truly a journey on whatever subject you choose. Our three White Oak Libraries

are examples of going forward as a community on a “thirst” for knowledge. Our libraries display continuity as a family. All three have excellent employees. They are always right there to help when needed. The Director Scott and Assistant Director Beverly educate and uplift everyone by their devotion and example of leadership. All patrons of the three White Oak Libraries are privileged to have their three entities close to their homes to travel by foot or car. The world and all it holds are found in books within our reach. The Book Nooks are only one example. Our three Libraries open wide their doors for your entrance.

General Manager V.P. Advertising and Marketing Michael James mjames@voyagermediaonline.com

Production Director Andrew Samaan andrew@buglenewspapers.com

Shirlee J. Pergler Romeoville

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Kampert will shine in 2014 USA Games By Daniel Smrokowski @podmandan Guest Columnist for The Bugle

Today, May 7, there are 37days remaining until more than 3,000 athletes c o m p e t e at the 2014 USA Games special voices for Special DanieL O l y m p i c s . smrokoWski Among them is Brent Kampert, 28, of Crystal Lake, who will compete in track and field on Team Illinois. The 2014 USA Games will take place the week of June 14 to 21 in Princeton,N.J.,the same location of Super Bowl XLVIII earlier this year. This is the time when everyone in our country can witness what those of us diagnosed with intellectual disabilities are able to accomplish. Janet Froetscher, the Chief Executive Officer of Special

Managing Editor Nick Reiher nreiher@buglenewspapers.com 815-436-2431 ext. 117 Assistant Managing Editor Jonathan Samples jsamples@buglenewspapers.com Reporters Jonathan Samples Alex Hernandez Laura Katauskas Sports Editor Scott Taylor staylor@buglenewspapers.com pHOTO COURTESY OF lINDA SMROKOWSKI

Brent Kampert, 28, of Crystal Lake, sits smiling with thumbs up in the driver’s seat of a Batman go-cart. I am jammed into the passenger seat at Enchanted Castle in Lombard.

Olympics International, says that this is the world’s largest health organization for people with disabilities. Since an early age, Brent was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, ADHD and epilepsy.

“My disability is more minor than it used to be,” Brent said.“We didn’t even know if I could talk when I was little, and we didn’t know if I’d be able to walk.” >> see special voices | page 10

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British men to show film on Lidice at Crest Hill ceremony Documentary on Nazi atrocity to be shown during June 8 Lidice service By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

On June 10, 1942, the Nazis destroyed the town of Lidice, Czechoslovakia, in retaliation for what they had heard was the killing of one of their officers by some men from the tiny town. On that day, 173 men over 15 years of age from the village were murdered; the rest of that age who were not in town were later found and murdered. Hundreds of women and children were sent to concentration camps,where many of them later died. Fewer than 200

women and children returned to the town after the war. Word of the atrocity spread quickly. People in the Chicago area are becoming more familiar with what happened next: A local developer, Dominic Romano, was so moved by the horrific events overseas that he changed the name of the neighborhood he built north of Theodore Street and west of Illinois 53 from Stern Park to Lidice. He built the original monument, and exiled Czech President Edvard Beneš attended the dedication. That local community later

was assimilated into Crest Hill when the city incorporated in 1960. Slowly, the only memory of Romano’s honor were Pace bus signs that named “Lidice” on their routes. Likely few knew why. But not now. Now, thanks to former Crest Hill Mayor Nick Churnovic and Alderwoman Tina Oberlin, there is a fine, new memorial and small garden on Prairie, just north of Theodore. She hopes to turn it into a rose garden, similar to the one planted in the original Lidice. “I grew up right across the street from the memorial,” Oberlin said. “What the Nazis did was so barbaric. I’m not Czech, but I feel a special connection. … As long as I’m alive, I’m going to make sure

people don’t forget.” Each year, Czechs from Chicago, many of them elderly, come down to the memorial on the Sunday closest to June 10 to remember. Many wear traditional garb and sing traditional songs, all to remember. This year, the Lidice service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 8.And this year,Oberlin is thrilled with the prospect of a very special event. Through the Czech connection in Chicago, she learned two men in England recently made a short documentary about the atrocity in Lidice and efforts by a man from their town to mark the event as Romano did here nearly 72 years ago. Following the atrocity, Benes, who was at the Lidice dedication in Will County, spoke in the English industrial city of Stokeon-Trent on Sept. 6, 1942. A local doctor and city official, Barnett Stross, started a local “Lidice

Shall Live” movement that led to financial and physical support to help rebuild the Czech village, as well as a lasting monument in the English city. Because locals there, as they did here, seemed to forget that movement, Chris Gibbs and Michael McDonald from Stoke-onTrent were moved to make a short documentary on the atrocity and their city’s efforts. Oberlin was thrilled to hear Gibbs and McDonald will show the film, “Lidice – A Light Across the Sea,” following the memorial service on June 8 in Crest Hill. She said the film will be shown at Theodore Street Lutheran Church, just south of the memorial, that afternoon. “They’ll be in town for 10 days, and they’ll be here as part of it,” she said. “(The two filmmakers) are very passionate about Lidice. This will be amazing.”

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granite countertops and ceramic floors, Martin told the members of the committee. There is a 25,000-square-foot warehouse in the back complete with a large garage door that gives trucks a secure way to access the building. “Everything you need for a clinic is there,” Martin said.“The building is already alarmed, it already has cameras.” The state requires a proposed marijuana dispensary to find and secure a site before a permit to operate is granted. And that’s why Donka is making the request, Martin said. “He wants to get zoning and (then) find a user. We think that is a good business model,” the lawyer said. “We could set up a corporation and make the application ourselves but we have not made that decision.” If the dispensary opens, there never will be a large amount of marijuana products on the premises. “The products have expiration dates so there is generally not a large inventory,” Martin said. When he was done with the meeting, Donka stood in the hallway and talked briefly about his plans before Martin tugged his arm, nudging his client to leave without saying more. Haller said the request for the special uses permit would now move to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration.

The request made him think that being in the reefer business might not be a bad idea. Illinois legalized medical marijuana in 2013, and the law went into effect at the start of this year. But patients can’t buy the stuff yet. They must wait until several state agencies settle on rules for the program, and it’s not clear exactly when that will happen, Community and Economic Development Director Jim Haller said. Nevertheless, Joliet, like many other cities, has been working on its own set of rules for marijuana dispensaries. Local zoning laws now allow them only in certain areas. The dispensaries must be at least 1,000 feet away from schools and day care facilities, for example. Cultivation centers – meaning the places where the marijuana is grown -- are permitted in areas with industrial zoning and must be at least 2,500 feet from schools, day care centers or residential neighborhoods. The plants must be grown inside. Illinois will allow only 22 of the centers,one for each state police district. Joliet is in state police district five, an area that includes Will, Kendall and Grundy counties. So the cultivation center might not be in Joliet. Donka’s condo space includes a 900-square-foot front office with

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on route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival celebrates 90-mile stretch from Joliet to Towanda By Jeanne Millsap For the Bugle/Sentinel

The weekend turned out to be perfect weather for traveling the Mother Road on the Kicks on 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival, which celebrated a 90-mile stretch of Route 66 from Joliet to Towanda with events and displays at 13 communities along the way. The towns involved offered collectors’ postcards as mementos during the two-day event, as well as car shows, flea markets, special displays and programs, cookoffs, cupcake contests, yard sales, garage sales and some live musical performances. Wilmington held several events in celebration, including a hula hoop contest.About a dozen young women entered, swinging hoops around their waists to music while being asked to perform certain tasks at the same time. They were given tambourines and maracas to play and notes to write.They were asked to walk backwards, turn around and do double-time for a count. Emily Watson, 11, of Wilmington, was the one to beat, having taken top honors the past three years.She and Madelyn Storm, 12, of Gardner, held out the longest, and after the lengthiest battle in the contest’s history, at 70 minutes, Emily lost her hoop during the double-times, making Madelyn the winner. “The hardest part was walking backwards toe-to-toe,” Madelyn said. Wes Smith, with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, said people taking Route 66 drives frequently stop by the village, and the Red Carpet event was a great way to make a weekend of it. “It’s a very good turnout,” he said of the event. “This is a nice town with a lot of good shopping, especially antique stores.” Tami Hammond, from Arthur, got her kicks on the road Saturday with her sister Ginger Swartz, from Mattoon, and nephew Ben Swartz.

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(TOP) Tami Hammond, Ginger Swartz, and Ben Swartz at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, the first stop on the Kicks on 66 tour. (BOTTOM) Emily Watson and Madelyn Storm battled it out as the two final contestants in a hula hoop contest in Wilmington.

“It’s the nostalgia,” Jerry said of the reason Route 66 has such appeal. Route 66 is special to her. The three began their tour at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. “It reminds me of when I was younger, and we used to drive along it when it was a two-lane highway,” Hammond said. “All the little mom and pop stores . . . My dad always liked to travel and take us on all these road trips.” Hammond said she’s been on several Route 66 jaunts, which included “standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona,” from the lyrics of the Eagles’ song,“Take it Easy.” “We were here last year and heard about the Red Carpet Corridor, and it sounded like a lot of fun,” Swartz said. “We’re doing geocaching at the same time.They have several along Route 66.” “I’m looking forward to going on the trip,” said Ben Swartz, 14. “I think it will be very interesting, and maybe we’ll have a little bit to eat along the way.” Valentina Georgouses, of the Joliet Rt. 66 Diner on Clinton Street, gave out postcards and pins to those who visited the restaurant on the tour. Several families stayed to eat breakfast, she said. Four friends from Austria were a little disappointed the Wilmington restaurant next to the giant landmark statue, “The Gemini Giant,” was closed. The Europeans

had just begun a 21-day Route 66 road trip from Chicago the day before.They were looking forward to seeing what the heartland of America was really like and also visiting some of the big cities along the way. Jerry and Beth Brinnehl, from Tinley Park, were enjoying the day eating burgers along the route. They are fans of Route 66 and have driven the route from Chicago to Oklahoma City in their ’78 Cadillac Eldorado. “It’s the nostalgia,” Jerry said of the reason Route 66 has such appeal. “We went on a treasure hunt for the huge statues,” Beth said. “We saw a huge Abraham Lincoln, a huge water spigot and the Gemini Giant.” Buddy Hauert, of Elwood, was at the village hall telling people about one of the highlights of Route 66 – the Minneapolis Moline factory that was in town from 1955 to 1985. It’s where the front wheel drive was patented and manufactured, he said, and was the only place in the world that produced tractors with front wheel drive for 30 years, until the patent ran out. “Anyone going from north to south on Route 66 traveled 20 feet past his shop,” Hauert said.

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News >> special voices, from page 7 About 14 years ago, Brent used to have frequent seizures. Today, because of the support of his parents fighting for him, he does not have to take medications and has been seizure-free. In 1998, Brent’s dad learned about Northern Illinois Special Recreation (NISRA), which is the Special Olympics program through which Brent competes in track and basketball. “I was very much wanting to play basketball since I liked watching Michael Jordan when I was a kid,” Brent said. “He was amazing with his dunking ability and his ‘flying.’” From 2005 to 2009, Brent took some time off from Special Olympics track because he wanted to compete with his high school during his senior year. He rejoined the team in 2009. Similar to Brent, I also took some time off from competing in Special Olympics. In 2012, I took the year to fully focus on finishing my last >> no quit, from page 7 calculations yet. By the time you read this, I’ll know how I did and how we did as a team officially. Personally, I know we’re all

year of college. Many people who are not diagnosed with intellectual disabilities may be able to compete in extra-curricular activities and complete their school work. For those of us who take extra time to process information, we often have to put activities that we love, such as competing in Special Olympics, on hold. In October 2013, Brent learned that he had been selected to compete at the 2014 USA Games for Special Olympics. “Honestly, I was jumping up and down, and I was excited, and I’m like,‘Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I’m going to the games.’ I was so excited, I called my mom right away,” said Brent. Brent’s friend Taylor Reidal of Normal will be competing in track and field. “Honestly, it is a gift for me and my family,” Taylor said. “Even if I do not win, I will support all the other athletes and give them encouragement.” Breanna Bogucki,16,of Cary will be joining Brent, myself and fellow

Special Olympics athletes who have never had the opportunity to attend the USA Games before. Breanna, who is a vocalist, will be performing a mini concert at the Olympic Town on Thursday and Friday, June 19 to 20. In addition to the coverage that the Fox networks will provide on national television, our readers might be interested in experiencing the Special Olympics USA Games from the perspective of the athletes. You’ll have the opportunity to follow our stories by way of audio podcasts, photos and video reports at specialchronicles. com/2014USAGames.

winners. I saw that every time we were together. A couple times, I saw a few of them working out in separate classes, and they were BUSTIN it. I am going to miss them.I plan to

work out with Jeana once a week, but I will miss the rest. They’re a great team, and I was honored to sweat with them. Thanks, guys. I hope I helped you as much as you helped me.

Daniel Smrokowski is an Athlete and Global Messenger (public speaker) with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) team. He is also the Founder and CEO of Special Chronicles Nonprofit New Media Company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at: SpecialChronicles.com

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Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook awards 2014 Chevrolet Cruze to Sweepstakes winner Lockport resident registered during service appointment Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook awarded a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze to the winner of the ‘Advantage Chevrolet Cruze Sweepstakes’ at the dealership, 115 W. South Frontage Road, Bolingbrook, on Saturday, April 26. The brand new Chevrolet Cruze was won by Cynthia Zaletel of Lockport. Zaletel is a current customer of Advantage Chevrolet, already owning a

Chevrolet Impala. She registered at the dealership while there for a service appointment. Zaletel is an Advanced Practice Nurse at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downer’s Grove. ‘We are very proud to be able to award this new Chevrolet Cruze to Ms Zaletel. As a current customer, we certainly appreciate her business and hope she enjoys her new Cruze,” said John Fischer, Vice-President of Advantage Chevrolet. The sweepstakes was open from March 3 to April 16 and was part of Advantage Chevrolet’s Grand Opening Celebration for their newly remodeled

dealership. The sweepstakes culminated in a day long Grand Opening Event on April 26 that was marked by two radio remotes as well as food, fun and additional giveaways by the radio stations and Advantage Chevrolet. All the excitement resulted in Advantage Chevrolet setting an all-time one-day sales record for new and used vehicles. Advantage Chevrolet is a full service dealership that has been in business at their present location for over five years. They provide sales of new and used vehicles as well as complete service and parts for Chevrolet

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John Fischer, Vice President of Advantage Chevrolet, with Cynthia Zaletel of Lockport, who won the Chevy Cruze.

and all GM vehicles. Through the years, Advantage Chevrolet has been a supporter of many community activities such as

sponsoring local little league baseball teams as well as their annual DuCap Charity Event.

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Horoscopes It’s possible that someone is praying for the blessings, gifts and talents that you take for granted. In the week ahead, accept every opportunity to pay it forward and to help others.

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Porters win more-balanced SWSC By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In recent memory, the SouthWest Suburban Conference badminton tournament has often been dominated by just two teams — Lockport and Sandburg. And while those were again the teams at the top of the standings, the others schools in the league made a push to be noticed. The Porters won the meet with 75 points, followed by Sandburg with 54 and Joliet Central with 31. “This is always a tough conference with amazing athletes,”said Joliet Central coach Lisa Luangsomkham. “Lockport and Sandburg are traditionally strong teams, and this year we had Stagg, which was nice to have a new, competitive team in the fight. “A lot of the athletes are coming up and the conference is getting more balanced. A lot of the schools — Joliet Central, Joliet West, H-F, Bolingbrook, they are getting good. We are excited.” Over the two-day event, Lockport claimed 10 first-place

finishers, winning seven of the 10 singles spots and three of the five doubles positions. Haley Egelhof was a two-event champion as she claimed the top spot at No. 2 singles and teamed with Jessica Miller to win No. 4 doubles. Miller was third individually at No. 1 singles. “We had a good day,” Egelhof said.“We have a young team this year and we are rising to the top and now we want to keep this going. We have worked really hard this year and that has paid off.” The Porters’ top doubles tandem of Araceli Lozano and Marisol Onate took first in the paired event and each won individual titles, with Lozano winning at No. 4 singles and Orate taking the No. 10 spot. Also doubling up were Lauren Hueckstaedt (No. 5 singles) and Jen Inczauskis (No. 3 singles), who teamed up to win at No. 2 doubles. Sarah Zimmerman (No. 8) and Sarah Heimberg (No. 9) also win singles titles for Lockport. While Joliet Central didn’t claim any titles, the Steelmen earned eight medals over the >> see SWSC | page 17

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Joleit West’s Casadi Brendemuehl placed second at No. 1 singles and doubles.

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Hilltoppers split pair of ESCC series By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

The two game series against Benet last week could not have been more different for the Joliet Catholic Academy

baseball team. In the first game, the Hilltoppers traveled to Lisle and tossed sophomore sensation Drake Fellow, who other than >> see PAIR | page 17

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Nick Dalesandro and the Hilltoppers split with Benet and Carmel last week.

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Chicagoland Speedway is offering fans a chance to tour the property.

Chicagoland Speedway offers fans facility tours Beginning May 1, race fans will have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour ofÂ Chicagoland Speedwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vast

and expansive property, home to the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. For $10 per adult and $5 per

junior (ages 12 and under), guests will have access to one >> see TOURS | page 16

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>> TOURS, from page 15 of NASCAR’s premier modern facilities. The tour includes visits to luxury corporate suites, the spotters’ stand, race control and the broadcast booth, premium camp ground locations and the infield. After the tour, take your chance to cruise around the 1.5-mile D-shaped oval during

a track lap before concluding with pictures at the start-finish line. For tours affiliated with schools or summer camps, a special rate of $50 per bus will be given. Tours will take place on available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between May 1 – Oct. 31, with additional exclusions around

Sports major event weekends. All tours must be scheduled in advance and can be done so via e-mail or by calling 815722-5500. For the fourth consecutive year,Chicagoland Speedway will host the first race of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup this September – the first of ten ‘playoff’ style NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in pursuit of

the 2014 championship. The Lucas Oil 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will kick off the weekend on Friday, Sept. 12, along with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying. On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast 300 powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Nationwide Series returns with the first race in the Chase

for the NASCAR Sprint Cup concluding the weekend on Sunday, Sept. 14. Tickets can be purchased online at www. ChicagolandSpeedway.com, by calling 888-629-RACE, through the Chicagoland Speedway mobile app, or by visiting the Chicagoland Speedway Administrative office MondayFriday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

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Roundup: Joliet West’s 18-game win streak snapped After 18 straight wins, Sandburg defeated Joliet West 8-7 and snapped the Tigers’ streak. Joy Treasure went 3-for-3, while Kylie Robb was 2 for 4 with two RBI and Julia Liceaga went 2-for2 with an RBI. A game earlier, West beat Joliet Central 11-2. Jennifer Ames opened the scoring with a firstinning home run and West never looked back. Prior to that, West beat Homewood-Flossmoor 13-3 as Jen Ames (2 RBI) Alysia Rodriguez (RBI) and Madi Mulder (3 RBI) all had three hits. •Minooka defeated Romeoville 5-3. Jordyn Larsen was 3-for-4

with two runs scored and a RBI triple. Caty Bell and Alexa Zito each went 2-for-4. Megan Quirk (7-3) allowed two earned runs in five innings.

Catholic 2-0 behind goals from Kelsei Builta and Andriana Acosta. Lena Rodriguez was in goal for the Angels.

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Lockport defeated Joliet West 3-2 last week. Mike Formella (5-2) went the distance for the Porters with 10 strikeouts and only four hits allowed. Anthony Cocco, Tony Anaya, Jeremy Quade and Lorenzo Blazekovich all had one hit, while Chris Grazioli had an RBI ground out. Cody Grosse had a pair of hits for the Tigers, while Griffin McGuire drove in both the West

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JCA. “We have been in some pretty low-scoring games, but give credit to Benet, they really swung the bat,” said JCA coach Jared Voss. “There were a couple guys in that lineup that we just could not get out. I felt like it was four years ago with the old bats the way some of those balls were flying around. They are a really good team. “(Game one) was a good game and Benet fought hard in that one and they came today and battled.” With prom the day after the loss top Benet, the Hilltoppers had little time to prep for a double header against Carmel on Saturday. The Hilltoppers dropped the opener 10-4 and salvaged the split with a 7-3 win in game two. In the first game, Carmel outhit the Hillmen 14-6, scoring

seven runs in the last two innings to bust the game open. Dalesandro had two hits including a home run, while Bannon also homered. In the second game of the twin bill, Kyle Polaski earned the win on the mound, to move to 4-1 on the season. He got help from the bullpen in the way of Zach Jackovich and Fellows. Alec Melone had three hits and a pair of RBI for JCA, while Bannon (2 RBI) and Keegan Tyrell had two hits apiece. “There is good balance in this conference,” Voss said. “This conference is under rated. With the travel and the double headers, it is a tough schedule. Teams come ready to play every game. “This season is flying by. We are half way in and teams are getting better.”

Jauregui (No. 5) and Izamar Chavez (No. 8) all won their medal matches and placed third for Central. Joliet West earned a total of four medals for the meet. The Tigers’ No. 1 singles player, Casadi Brendemuehl finished second, while also teaming up with Andie Zadorozny to place second at No. 1 doubles. In singles play, Brendemuehl was happy with the secondplace, as she avenged am earlier season loss to Lockport’s Miller to reach the title match. “I knew I had to win my first match, but I really wanted the

match with Lockport again,” Brendemuehl said. “I knew she would be tough, but I got through that match to get to the final. This is a tough conference and this year some things have changed up. A lot of the seniors that have been there graduated. Lockport had an advantage this year, but after that, everyone was better.” Zadorozny placed third individually at No. 3 singles. At No. 3 doubles, Daisy Diaz and Karen Valencia teamed to to placed third for West.

allowing his first earned run in 30 innings, tossed a gem in a 2-1 JCA win. In the second game in Joliet, the Hillmen found themselves in the middle of a slugfest, which they jumped out to an early lead, but the Redwings’ bats proved to be too much late and Benet won game two 14-8. In game one, Fellows threw a complete game striking out 11. Offensively, JCA was paced by two hits from Mitch Boe, including a triple scoring Rylan Bannon. Boe was knocked in later that inning on a single Aaron Markley. In the second game, JCA went up 7-3 after three innings and couldn’t hold on as Benet tallied four runs in the fifth, five in the sixth and added a pair in the seventh for good measure. Bannon had a pair of hits for

>> SWSC, from page 13 tournament. The Steelmen were paced by a pair of double medalists. Lashonda Franklin and Ixcel Contrares teamed up to place second at No. 5 doubles. Franklin was also second at No. 9 singles, while Chavez placed third at No. 8 singles. Joining Franklin and competing in a championship match on the singles side was Rene Smith, who took second at No. 10 singles. Maranda Sippel (No. 3), Angelica Bibian (No. 4), Andrea

Lincoln-Way North beat Joliet West 25-17, 21-25, 25-21. Brian Lyman had 11 kills for West. Brett Tacchia added seven kills and three blocks. Noah Slowik posted 33 assists and Kyler O’Connell had 12 digs. Lincoln-Way Central defeated Lockport 25-21, 25-21.

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runs in the loss. In the second game, the Porters won 8-2 Lorenzo Blazekovich went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI for Lockport, while Tony Anaya was 2-for-3 with two runs scores. Russ Hoh (3-0) went six innings allowing two hits and striking out four. •Minooka moved to 17-4 overall and 11-1 in the SPC with a three-game sweep of Oswego East. The Indians won 6-3 in the opener as Brennan Polycn went 3-for-4 and Neal Tyrell, Joe Butler (3 RBI) and Mitch Vogrin each

went 2-for-4. Vogrin (6-0) went six innings, striking out 11, allowing two hits and one earned run. Minooka won the second game 6-3 as Mitch Malone went seven innings, allowing five hits and one earned run. Polycn (3 RBI),Tyrell, Christian Sanchez and Tyler Desmarais each went 2-for-4. The Indians won the finale 195. Butler picked up the win in four innings of work, striking out three and allowing six hits and one earned run. Tyrell (5 RBI) and Jon Vesper (3 RBI) had three hits each.

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BASEBALL Average Zack Thomas, Joliet West Cody Grosse, Joliet West Chris Whelan, Benet Anthony Rendina, Benet Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Nick Dalesandro, JCA Christian Smith, Joliet Central A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Mitch Boe, JCA Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Julian Huff, Bolingbrook Austin Blazevic, Plainfield Central Aaron Markley, JCA Dylan Kuffell, Maine East Thomas Norton, Notre Dame Jason Blohm, Benet Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Mike McGee, Plainfield East Nick Novak, Plainfield East Rylan Bannon, JCA Demarco Mong, Bolingbrook Hits Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Nick Dalesandro, JCA

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Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Mitch Boe, JCA Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Aaron Markley, JCA Chris Whelan, Benet Kyle Nadres, Bolingbrook Cody Grosse, Joliet West Thomas Norton, Notre Dame Rylan Bannon, JCA Mike McGee, Plainfield East Zack Thomas, Joliet West Anthony Rendina, Benet Austin Blazevic, Plainfield Central A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Tuf Borland, Bolingbrook Christian Armstrong, Plainfield Central Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Tyler Hair, Lockport Runs Rylan Bannon, JCA Cody Grosse, Joliet West Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Mitch Boe, JCA Jeremy Quade, Lockport Anthony Bryan, Plainfield East

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Kyle Nadres, Bolingbrook Chris Whelan, Benet Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Zack Thomas, Joliet West Anthony Rendina, Benet Michael Ferri, Notre Dame Aaron Markley, JCA Danny Brandon, Plainfield Central RBI Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Aaron Markley, JCA Nick Dalesandro, JCA Tyler Hair, Lockport Joe Boyle, Benet Chandler Piekarski, Bolingbrook Mitch Boe, JCA Mike McGee, Plainfield East Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Zack Thomas, Joliet West Kyle Nadres, Bolingbrook Mario Samuel, Bolingbrook Doubles Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Chris Whelan, Benet Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Zach Goetschel, Joliet Central Austin Blazevic, Plainfield Central Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Michael Ferri, Notre Dame HR Joe Boyle, Benet Nick Sramek, Bolingbrook Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Mario Samuel, Bolingbrook Johnathan Kruppe, Benet ERA Nick Marconi, Joliet West Drake Fellows, JCA Noah Masa, Lockport Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Russ Hoh, Lockport Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Matt Emerick, Benet Matt Strzechowski, Bolingbrook Nick Rana, Plainfield Central Brandon Kaminski, JCA Mike Formella, Lockport Nick Dalesandro, JCA Strikeouts Noah Masa, Lockport Mike Formella, Lockport Nick Dalesandro, JCA Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook Mario Samuel, Bolingbrook Kyle Polaski, JCA Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Drake Fellows, JCA Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Nick Rana, Plainfield Central Wins Nick Dalesandro, JCA Mike Formella, Lockport Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East Drake Fellows, JCA Kyle Polaski, JCA Ross Hoh, Lockport Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook SOFTBALL Average Marissa Panko, Benet Zahrya McFarland, Downers South Dale Ryndak, Downers North Gretchen Egly, Plainfield Central Emily York, Benet Maria Connell, Plainfield Central Summer Stitt, Lisle Joy Treasure, Joliet West Skye Osborne, Romeoville Jessica Andree, Downers South Angelina Medo, Plainfield South Steph Abello, Benet Kristin Bialek, Downers South Julianne Rurka, Benet Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C.

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Rowan McGuire, Benet Sarah Demasi, Lockport Tatiyana Rodriguez, Niles West Marissa Burns, Minooka Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport Alyssa Hajduk, Minooka Sabrina Argaez, Maine South Nicole Bowman, Downers South Kelly Pattison, Lockport Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Alyssa Falcone, Niles West Hits Marissa Panko, Benet Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. Emily York, Benet Joy Treasure, Joliet West Julianne Rurka, Benet Rowan McGuire, Benet Kristin Bialek, Downers South Jessica Andree, Downers South Zahrya McFarland, Downers South Steph Abello, Benet Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West Gretchen Egly, Plainfield Central Kelly Pattison, Lockport Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central Maria Connell, Plainfield Central Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Sarah Demasi, Lockport Julie Liceaga, Joliet West Summer Stitt, Lisle Kristin Lea, Downers South Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport Sabrina Argaez, Maine South Emily Suwanski, Maine South Haley Arndt, Lockport Skye Osborne, Romeoville Caitlyn Daly, Downers South Melissa Orton, Downers South Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central Runs Steph Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Emily York, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. Caitlyn Daly, Downers South Jessica Andree, Downers South Kristin Bialek, Downers South Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Joy Treasure, Joliet West Courtney Richardson, Maine South Summer Stitt, Lisle Dale Ryndak, Downers North Kelly Pattison, Lockport Shannon Mills, Benet Zahrya McFarland, Downers South Ali Woitovich, Downers North Erica Krause, Lisle Kristen Ames, Joliet West RBI Steph Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Emily York, Benet Rowan McGuire, Benet Ali Woitovich, Downers North Melissa Orton, Downers South Jessica Andree, Downers South Zahrya McFarland, Downers South Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central Dale Ryndak, Downers North Summer Stitt, Lisle Nina Anderson, Maine South Joy Treasure, Joliet West Nicole Bowman, Downers South Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Alison Mangino, Plainfield Central Caitlyn Daly, Downers South Megan Stoppelman, Benet Jessica Brown, Benet Erica Krause, Lisle DeShonte Smith, Joliet West Doubles Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central Courtney Richardson, Maine South Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central Maria Connell, Plainfield Central

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Joy Treasure, Joliet West Rowan McGuire, Benet Skye Osborne, Romeoville Jessica Andree, Downers South Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West Emily Suwanski, Maine South Julia Liceaga, Joliet West Allison Mangino, Plainfield Central Sabrina Argaez, Maine South Dale Ryndak, Downers North Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Marissa Panko, Benet Gretchen Egly, Plainfield Central Zahrya McFarland, Downers South HR Stephanie Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Emily York, Benet Jessica Andree, Downers South Marissa Panko, Benet Melissa Orton, Downers South Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport Caitlyn Daly, Downers South Zahrya McFarland, Downers South ERA Dale Ryndak, Downers North Payton Buresch, Downers South Justine Cielenski, Lockport Molly Moran, Benet Alexa Zito, Minooka Kalyn Putman, Lockport Caroline Hedgcock, Downers South Alexa Anderson, Plainfield South Kylie Robb, Joliet West Strikeouts Dale Ryndak, Downers North Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Caroline Hedgcock, Downers South Payton Buresch, Downers South Brooklyn Daly, Plainfield Central Jenna Christie, Maine South Molly Moran, Benet Skye Osborne, Romeoville Summer Stitt, Lisle Kylie Robb, Joliet West Wins Dale Ryndak, Downers North Payton Buresch, Downers South Joy Treasure, Joliet West Caroline Hedgcock, Downers South Molly Moran, Benet Kylie Robb, Joliet West Brooklyn Daly, Plainfield Central Jenna Christie, Maine South VOLLEYBALL Aces Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Will Tischler, Downers South Shane Yeo, Plainfield North Luke Van Eck, Joliet West Jordan Pawlicki, Downers South Mike Schmitt, Downers South Tony Allen, JCA Brian Lyman, Joliet West Eli Gelfand, Niles West Jordan Moy, Niles West Assists Aron Goeken, JCA Jordan Pawlicki, Downers South Jordan Moy, Niles West Noah Slowik, Joliet West Shane Yeo, Plainfield North Keith Carlton, Plainfield South Adam Burt, Plainfield South Blocks Luke Van Eck, Joliet West Cody Viertel, Plainfield South Brett Tacchia, Joliet West Shawn Goff, Plainfield South Brian Lyman, Joliet West Andrew Smith, Plainfield South Denis Ovoshchnikov, Niles West Matt Wilczek, Plainfield South Peter Kundzicz, Niles West Kills Blake Reardon, JCA Eli Gelfand, Niles West Will Tischler, Downers South Mike Schmitt, Downers South Sebastian Ahn, Niles West

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Favorite social media outlet that you use? Instagram How often do you use social media? I use it at least 10 times a day. What do you use social media for? To see what my friends and NBA players are doing. Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? LeBron James, his ability to take over is amazing. Have you ever tweeted a famous person? Did they respond? No, I never have. Your most memorable sports moment? My first playoff win.

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The right tools make getting organized easier Getting organized can be just as quick and painless if you have the right tools for the job

A friend mentioned that she ready to do what they do best was feeling inspired to wash the - haul away the things that are windows of her home no longer useful to because she had you. Depending on the recently purchased a receiving agency, they squeegee and bucket may also be used for and discovered that items to be donated to having the right tools charity, or to be given provided her with to friends or family motivation to do the members. job. Cleaning In addition, those come to order supplies tools made the sue becker window cleaning Depending on how quick, painless and provided cluttered the space is that you’re great results. Getting organized organizing, you may expose can be just as quick and painless areas that haven’t seen a vacuum if you have the right tools for or duster in quite a while. the job. Here are some tools that Having cleaning supplies at the can help you do just that. ready will lend itself to having a clean space that compliments Garbage bags its newly organized state. It’s inevitable that somewhere Boxes for sorting along the way you’re going to find some things to let go Rather than wandering away of, so have the garbage bags from your organizing project

Sorting papers into file folders rather than piles will make it easier to categorize them. By arranging the folders vertically, you’ll see multiple categories at once and minimize the possibility of duplication. The folders will also make it easy for you to see which papers you’ve addressed and which still need to be reviewed.

Pen/pencil and paper

every time you discover something that belongs in another room, have a box where you can deposit items that belong elsewhere. If it makes life easier for you, use sticky notes to label where each item belongs. At the end of your organizing session for the day, go ahead and put all those items in their appropriate place, even if that space isn’t yet organized.

Manila file folders

As you’re organizing, you may find yourself thinking about other things (although I can’t imagine what’s more interesting to think about than organizing!), such as the phone calls you need make or what to have for dinner. Rather than distracting yourself by running off to act on these random thoughts, have a place to jot them down so you can clear your mind and get back to the task at hand.

Snacks and water As you’re working away, energize yourself with something

to drink (I prefer water) and maybe a snack (I prefer an apple or walnuts). Don’t tempt fate by traipsing off to the kitchen to grab a bite to eat - there are far too many temptations that will make it hard to get back to your organizing project.

Help from others A non-judgmental friend or a professional organizer can also be a great resource to help you painlessly, quickly and efficiently get the job done. Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www. PilesToSmiles.com or 630-7241111.

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Jill on Money

Don’t make these 401(k) blunders With all of the literature that accompanies retirement plan enrollment, why do retirement savers continue to blow it? By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency

According to a new paper, Americans commit a series of blunders with their retirement accounts. Author Jacob Hale Russell of Stanford Law School says that the flubs are not entirely our fault. “Over the past four decades, the American retirement system has dramatically shifted risk onto the individual worker.” Whereas in the past, professional investment management committees were tasked with making complicated financial decisions, today the burden has shifted to individuals and the results have not been good.

Retirement investors consistently make the following blunders: Not allocating retirement accounts and leaving money in

cash or low-interest money-market funds, where it will decline relative to inflation Leaving a job, cashing out plan assets and paying a tax penalty, instead of rolling over the funds into another retirement account Choosing high-fee funds Failing to diversify and overinvesting in employer stock Not rebalancing on a periodic basis

Overtrading individual securities Failing to take advantage of employer matching programs for contributions With all of the literature that accompanies retirement plan enrollment, why do retirement savers continue to blow it? The author posits that people are simply overwhelmed by the decisions that they need to make. The policy response has been to

use behavior economics to“nudge” retirement plan participants into making better decisions. “Soft paternalism” or “libertarian paternalism” presents choices to individuals in a way that “encourages them to make better choices.The best example was the 2006 enactment of the Pension Protection Act, which allowed companies to automatically enroll employees, who could then choose to opt out, in 401(k) plans. Participation has jumped for those companies who nudged employees into retirement plans. That’s the good news. However, other efforts have not been as effective. So what should be done? Russell encourages policymakers to take a big picture approach and ask: What purpose do we want 401(k)’s to serve? Russell notes that there are often conflicts of interest that can lead investors down the wrong path, which is why he advocates regulating the quality and fee structure of the funds that serve as default investment options.

Until a wholesale review and upgrade to retirement plans occurs, here are some tips which should help improve your retirement plan results: Put your 401(k) plan on autopilot: Many plans offer the opportunity to automatically increase annual contributions.Have the plan add one or two percent each year in order to maximize your contributions over time. Additionally, plans also can be set to auto-rebalance your allocation on a periodic basis (quarterly, biannually or annually). Using this feature can help take emotions out of the investment process. Diversify your holdings: You know that you shouldn’t put too many eggs in one basket. But some participants don’t realize how much overlap they may have among their retirement funds. It’s far more important to diversify among asset classes (stocks, bonds, commodities and cash) than in the total number of funds. If your

company stock is an option in your plan, limit your exposure to 5 percent of your holdings. Choose index funds, when possible: One way to increase your return without risk is to reduce the cost of investing. If your plan offers index funds, you may be able to save for retirement at a fraction of the cost of managed funds. If your plan is filled with expensive funds, gather your co-workers and lobby your boss to add low-cost index funds to your plan.

Beware pre-retirement withdrawals During the recession, many were forced to take withdrawals from their retirement accounts to survive. But many workers still dip into retirement funds to fund everything from mortgages to credit cards and other bills. While the IRS does allow for hardship withdrawals in certain instances, pulling money from retirement accounts should be a last resort, due to potential fees and tax implications.

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