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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Vol. 17 No. 23

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Seeing the World Minooka students take part in travel abroad program By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Summer is nearly here, and for students across the suburbs the 11 or 12 weeks of break from school became a welcome respite of sleeping in, relaxing afternoons at a local pool, and family vacations. But for a group of Minooka area eighth-graders, it will mean touring Hiroshima, taking in some traditional puppet theater in Osaka, and meeting wild monkeys, making the “what I did on my summer vacation” essay an easy ‘A’. The teens are participating in an international travel abroad program, Minooka TAP, which will take them across the globe to Japan next month. Minooka TAP is a community program, created by a group of educators from Minooka schools. But the program is open to kids from anywhere in the area, is not affiliated with the district and is not district sponsored. The program takes groups of eighth grade students overseas to expand their knowledge and experience another culture. Since its inception in 2007, the group

has forged trips to Germany, England, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Vatican City, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, seeing amazing things like Buckingham Palace, the Parthenon, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, and countless Irish castles.

“We set up our trips

so that each day brings something entirely different, so I think every day will be someone’s favorite,” Mike Curtis, literature teacher But it’s hardly a simple vacation. Rather, it’s the culmination of a long educational preparation for the student travelers. “One of the keys to the success of our program is the amount of time we spend teaching, learning, and preparing for our trips,” said Mike Curtis, a literature teacher and one of the program’s directors. Minooka TAP is a year-and-a-half-

long program that prepares kids for every aspect of their travel – from handling foreign money to connecting with ancient history – from experiencing a new culture to packing a suitcase efficiently. “We start taking applications in the fall of the students’ 7th grade year,” Curtis explained. “In 7th grade we work with them about once a month, getting them ready and learning about the basics of their destination. In 8th grade the meetings are about 2-3 times a month, covering everything from history and culture to food and music. Each week we also read literature and do short research assignments related to the places we’re visiting.” Completing these assignments is one of the requirements for traveling with the group, he added, and high school credit hours are offered for the work the kids put in during their preparation for travel. The program was created in 2006 after a group of teachers, looking at Minooka’s 8th grade curriculum, discussed the possibility of ending the school year with a trip to the See JAPAN, page 2

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Shorewood gets new business advocate Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

The local business community has a new player on its team these days. Lauren Alspaugh has been named the new executive director of the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce. A chamber veteran,Alspaugh comes to Shorewood from Matteson, where she has served as executive director for its chamber since 2007. She also served in a similar role for the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce from 1996 to 2004, before embarking on a stint in insurance sales and marketing. She has been recognized for excellent work within

the Hyde Park Community by Mayor Daley and Barack Obama, received an award for work accomplished for Hyde Park’s Neighbors Eve, and was one of the founders of the Hyde Jazz Festival. Additionally, Alspaugh was recognized by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for a program she created working with the area’s homeless. “She’s got a very collaborative spirit,” Shorewood Chamber Chairman Denise Schmidt said. “She offers a perspective that everyone is included, and businesses are seen as members of the community. I believe she’s going to be a tremendous asset.”

News JAPAN Continued from page 1 very places their students had been studying all year long. Germany was the first destination, complementing studies of WWII and The Diary of Anne Frank with actual visits to Berlin, Dresden, Munich, the concentration camp at Dachau, Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps, Rothenburg, Heidelberg, and a cruise up the Rhine River. And now, 27 students will be headed to Japan in June. There are 25 eighth graders, as well as two student mentors—high school students who have traveled as part of Minooka TAP in the past. The mentors work for college credit. Additionally, five teachers attend, including Curtis, as well as history teacher Kris Doerr, English teacher, Cara Filetti, school social worker Angelica Lara, and music teacher Cathy Tadey. This year, seven parents also have opted to attend. In addition to Osaka, Tokyo and Hiroshima, the group will make stops in Kyoto, Fukuoa, Nara, and Miyajima Island.

Program planners say the trips are fast-paced, actionpacked days, long and full of educational experiences that the kids will remember for their entire lives. Student travelers have seen priceless works of art, explored underground dungeons in ancient castles, worked alongside important archeologists, wandered the remains of ancient cities,climbed to the top of volcanoes, cruised around the Mediterranean Sea, and danced on stage with cultural performers. “We set up our trips so that each day brings something entirely different, so I think every day will be someone’s favorite,” Curtis said. The Minooka TAP program is open to anyone, but there is an application process. It requires a few essays and four letters of recommendation from teachers, community members, and a parent. “We don’t have any grade requirements, but when you’re talking about spending 12 days overseas with a group of students, you want to make sure you get responsible kids who are eager to learn about foreign cultures,” Curtis said. “We want everyone to add to the fun and

education of our group, but safety is our primary concern.” The 2013 trip was announced last November, and TAP has 33 students signed up to visit England and Wales. That group is hard at work on fundraisers and research. The Japan trip will be around $3800 for students. It includes airfare, hotels, breakfast and dinner each day, a tour guide, the bus, and admission to most sights. “There are a few spots still open for that group, so when school starts up in the fall, we’ll promote that trip a little more, hoping to gain a few more travelers,” said Curtis. “Then, around Halloween, we’ll announce our 2014 trip - which is going to be a good one.” TAP has begun programs for area teachers, called TAP Sr., and a non-travel study option for sixth graders, called TAP Jr., designed to build the students’ love for all things international and better prepare them for a future TAP experience. In the summer of 2012, TAP Sr. will take a trip to both London and Paris. For more information about the program or an upcoming trip, contact Minooka TAP at MinookaTAP2@ gmail.com.

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Anniversary celebration reminds residents of Lockport’s forgotten past By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

When it was first constructed in 1838, Lockport’s Gaylord Building, 200 W. Eighth St., was meant to serve as an integral part in the completion of the Illinois Michigan Canal. At that time the building had not yet acquired its current name or look, but its importance to the surrounding area was just as prominent then as it is now. After 174 years, the building still stands in downtown Lockport and its historical significance has only increased. To celebrate the 25-year grand reopening of the building, the National Trust and Public Landing Restaurant are hosting two separate events that they hope will introduce local residents to the important role the building played in shaping Lockport’s history. On May 30, the Gaylord Building will host a Silver Jubilee Party to coincide with the reopening of the building, which took place on May 30, 1987. Mark Harmon, director of the Gaylord Building, said the celebration will include dinner, live music and prizes. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and $75 per couple, and can be purchased by calling 815-838-9400 or visiting http://my.preservationnation. org/gaylord25. On June 14, the Public Landing Restaurant, which is housed in the Gaylord Building and opened its doors at the same time as the grand re-opening, will host an anniversary celebration of its own. The Patio Luau Party will celebrate the 25 years the Public Landing Restaurant has been in business. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling 815-8386500. Dan Senese, whose family has owned the Public Landing since 2002, feels the building’s history and architecture provide unique opportunities for his business. “We have a magnificent beautiful space that we occupy,” Senese said. “When people come into the building they’re just blown away at the 22-inch thick limestone and the hand-hewn beams and the character that such an old building provides.”

But while these celebrations mark the last 25 years, the building itself has a history that extends back to the antebellum period.

The I & M Canal Originally a simple two-story structure, the building served as a warehouse for supplies and equipment needed to build the I & M Canal, which was carved between 1836 and 1848. Limestone was relatively close to the surface in the Lockport area, and required workers to blast through the material in order to reach a required depth of 6 feet.The rubble left over from this process was eventually used to build the warehouse, as well as other buildings in town. “The other side of the building is truly an example pioneer frontier construction,” Harmon said. “It literally was made of the trees that fell right on site. The stone was literally pulled out of

The Gaylord Building from 1838 to 2012

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This schematic, drawn in the 20th century, shows what the original canal warehouse looked like in 1838.

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In 2012 the Gaylord Building continues on with its ‘adaptive re-use mission’ and importance in the community.

the rubble and masoned together to create the structure.” When the canal officially opened on April 16, 1848, it would come to play an important role in the economies of Lockport,

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This illustration was made after George Martin installed a 3-story section on the east side of the building in 1859.

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When the building reopened in 1987, it resembled the building owned by George Gaylord in 1878.

Chicago, and cities throughout the Midwest. Stretching 100 miles between Lake Michigan and the Illinois River, which runs into the Mississippi River, the I & M Canal proved crucial to commerce

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Taken after George Gaylord purchased the building in 1878, this is the oldest known photograph of the building.

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In the early 1980s, the condition of the Gaylord Building had some people considering demolition.

throughout the country. This link was pivotal in creating a water highway that connected the east and the south by way of the See GAYLORD, page 4

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Joliet looks to lateral transfers to buttress thinning police force By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

The Joliet City Council Public Safety Committee is in the process of drafting an ordinance that would change the way the city hires police officers. The move also would reverse a four-year hiring freeze in that department. Using what Councilman John Gerl calls “lateral transfers,” the Joliet Police Department would narrow its search for applicants

GAYLORD Continued from page 3 Erie Canal, Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River. “This building helped make the I & M Canal possible by being its central warehouse for construction,” Harmon said. “It’s because of the I & M Canal that Northern Illinois and the city of Chicago are what they are today.” Almost immediately, contemporaries recognized the importance of the I & M Canal. “Yesterday was an eventful period in the history of our city, of the state, of the west—it was the wedding of the Father of Rivers to our inland seas—a union of the Mississippi with Lake Michigan,” read an article in the April 17, 1848 edition of the Chicago Journal.

Building History After the I & M Canal was completed in 1848, the canal

to officers who have already received training and certification in other municipalities. “With this new program, [candidates] would pretty much just take the testing from Joliet,” Gerl said. “They would not have to go through the academy again since they would already be certified officers from another municipality.” By cutting out the academy and reducing the time new hires would spend in on-duty training,

city officials estimate a savings of $35,000 to $40,000 per hire. This estimated savings is prompting the city to begin the process of replenishing a police force, which has been reduced by 20 to 25 percent since 2008. Because of the economy, City Manager Thomas Thanas said Joliet has let go 55 officers in the past four years. By increasing overtime,the city was able to cope with a reduced force. However, looming retirements are forcing

the city end the hiring freeze. “We’re at such a reduced level now that we have to start looking at hiring in late 2012 or early 2013,” Thanas said. “We’re also anticipating that there will be some additional retirements, so the number of police officers may reduce even further. That’s why we need to be prepared.” The ordinance was voted on and approved by the Committee of Pubic Safety,but has yet to come up in front of the City Council.

However, Thanas said that an ordinance should be drafted by either the May 15 or June 4 City Council meetings. At the time of publication, the May 15 meeting had not yet taken place. “We’re hoping the City Council is supportive,” Thanas said. “The Public Safety Committee voted to recommend it to their colleagues on the Council, so we’re hoping the full City Council approves it.”

warehouse building was sold to the firm Townsend and Martin for $4,000. The firm completed a number of renovations to the property, and in 1959 George Martin added a three-story addition to the east side of the original building. With these additions the building took on its now familiar shape, and it operated as a general store until 1890. In 1878, George Gaylord purchased the building. After his death in 1883, the building again found itself in the hands of a new owner. Riding the highs and lows of the economy for the next 100 years, the building entered the 1980s in bad condition and on the verge of demolition. “By the early 1980s the building was derelict and vacant,” Harmon said.“If you read the newspapers articles from the time period, they talked about demolishing the building.” At that time, a descendant of George Gaylord, Gaylord Donnelley, created the Gaylord

Lockport Company. It eventually raised enough money to restore the building to the way it looked when Gaylord owned it back in 1878. In 1987 the building was opened and quickly put to use. Harmon said the building began operating under an “adaptive re-use mission,” which allowed it to remain a viable commercial structure. The Public Landing Restaurant, a banquet hall, the Illinois State Museum and the Department of Conservation, which has since been renamed the Department of Natural Resources, were the first inhabitants of the new building. In 1996 the National Trust acquired the building. That same year the Trust created the “Illinois Passage: Connecting the Continent,” an historical exhibit on the canal and its importance to the area. Between 2000 and 2002, the Illinois State Museum and the DNR moved out of the building. In January of 2012 the building’s director began talks

with the White Oak Library District’s Lockport branch about providing them temporary space while their current location underwent rehabilitation. In the end, this move has cause area residents more opportunities to

uncover the Gaylord Building and its forgotten history. “Having the library move in has been great for public awareness,” Harmon said.

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Calendar MAY 16 Evening book discussion group. 7 p.m. at the Joliet Black Road Branch Library. Come to discuss “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay. Copies of the book are kept behind the Reader’s Advisory Desk and are available for checkout. Contact Pam Dube, 815740-2660, for more information.

MAY 17 Book discussion. 1:30-3 p.m. at the Crest Hill library. Come to discuss “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith. The first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to help people with problems in their lives. Visit the reference desk for more information. Teen Crafts: Scrabble Tiles. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Gaylord Building in Lockport. Make your own art with Scrabble tile letters.For grades 7-12. Sign up at the reference desk in the Gaylord Building. Adult Self-Defense. 7 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Learn how to protect yourself. This program, designed for adults, will teach the basics of self-defense. Presented by Suda MMA. To sign up, call 815-725-1715 or visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us. 2012 Student Honors Recital. 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Theatre, 1215 Houbolt Road. The Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Department will present the 2012 Student Honors Recital. Students performing on this recital were selected by a panel of judges.The event is free.A reception will immediately follow the recital.

MAY 19 Powerful Women.

8:30 to

11 a.m. in the PSJMC Bruce J. Wallin Conference Center, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Spend the morning listening and interacting “talk-show style” with some of the brightest and most talented Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center female physicians, who will address healthcare issues affecting women today. Pick up the phone now and register for this free program by calling 815725-9438 or register online at www.provena.org/stjoes/power. GR 2012 Celebrating Sustainability Festival. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Joliet Junior College Main Campus. GR 2012 Celebrating Sustainability is a fullday free and open to the public community event providing educational opportunities to the community regarding sustainability. ‘May’ the Force be with you. 10-11:30 a.m. at the Gaylord Building in Lockport. Come celebrate the Star Wars movies with trivia, games, Yoda Soda, and Wookiee Cookies – plus some special guests. This event is for children of all ages, and no registration is required. For more information and parking options, call 815-838-0755. CandlelightBowlFundraiser.

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8 p.m. dinner and 9:30 p.m. bowling at Strike N’ Spare II, 811 Northern Drive, Lockport. $15 per person includes 3 games scotch doubles and shoes, and $25 per person includes 3 games scotch doubles, shoes and dinner buffet. Raffles, 50/50 raffle and door prize will also be offered. Reserve your tickets by May 4. Email info@ romeovillehumanesociety.org or call 877-813-7300. Visit www. romeovillehumanesociety.org for more information. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

on this meeting call Mona 815838-1318 or Donna 815-280-5499.

Childbirth express. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. This class is designed for expectant parents in the last trimester of pregnancy. This fastpaced class will include pregnancy issues, labor and delivery basics, comfort measures,and postpartum. Tour of unit included. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $50. Call 815725-9438 for more information.

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra. 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatr at the Joliet Junior College Main Campus. The

MAY 20 Lockport Woman’s Club General Meeting. 6 p.m. at the Broken Arrow Golf Club, 16325 Broken Arrow Drive, Lockport. This will be their closing meeting of the year and include installation of officers by Janet Markiewicz for the 2012-12 club. For information

31st Annual JJC Alumni Brunch. 11 a.m.at the Joliet Junior College’s Main Campus. The Joliet Junior College Alumni Relations will host the 31st Annual Alumni Brunch. The classes of 1962, 1972 and 1982 will be honored.The cost for this event is $30.00 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 815-2802328. For online reservations, visit www.jjc.edu/info/alumni-events.

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) will present their concert. Tickets can be obtained at the door for $7.00. If you have any questions, contact Pam Nogel at 630-257-2733.

MAY 21 Chamber Member Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center’s Wallin Conference Center. The May member luncheon’s feature speaker will be Joliet City Manager Tom Thanas. The topic of our luncheon is “Is Downtown Joliet Worth Saving?” Cost to attend is $30. Reservations are required and can be made at www. jolietchamber.com.

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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.

Police Blotter

Joliet Fernando Mendoza, 28, 210 Iowa Avenue, Joliet was cited on May 1 on Chevy Chase and Essington for driving while license suspended and speeding.

Vincent Posey, 21, 2127 California, Lockport, was cited on May 1 on E. Cass and Henderson for failure to signal and driving while license suspended.

Person(s) unknown stole a 2-foot by 1-foot blue cement dragon that was at the foot of a headstone from the Willard Grove Cemetery, 25534 W. Knapp, on May 1. Offender(s) also stole two black silk bundles of roses about three weeks prior to this date.

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Person(s) unknown entered a detached garage in the 100 block of Schorie on May 1 and stole a mountain bike, a Huffy bike, a push mower and a weed wacker.

Mariano Martinez-Castillo, 37, 560 Ward Ave., Joliet was arrested on May 2 on Collins and Francis for DUI, no seat belt, speeding and failure to signal.

Person(s) unknown broke the rear window of a Land Rover on May 2 in the 22000 block of S. Knyghtwood Drive.

Sandra L. Hodges, 40, 1112 Parkwood Drive, Joliet, was arrested on May 2 on Schorie and E. Washington for DUI and leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Diego Mendoza, 23, 110 Margaret, Joliet, was cited on May 2 on Black Road and NE Frontage for no valid registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and an active FTA warrant. Jessica Noyola, 19, 110 Margaret, Joliet, was cited for following too closely after both vehicles were stopped.

Person(s) unknown removed copper piping after breaking the glass front door in order to gain entry to Aspen Utilities, 1906 E. Cass, on May 2. A large amount of water throughout the business was observed.

Curtis Bernard Smith, 43, 516 Elmwood Ave., Joliet was arrested on May 2 on Fuller and Rowell for DUI, no seat belts, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and parking in roadway.

Derrell Deandre Draper, 29, currently incarcerated at the Joliet Adult Detention Facility, was charged on May 3 with aggravated battery after he began shouting at correctional officers and became physically aggressive towards them.

unknown entered 12 Person(s) a detached garage in the 300 block of White Avenue and stole assorted tools, a go-kart and an air compressor. Steven Wood, 38, of 1709 Kendall Ridge, Plainfield, was arrested on May 5 on Essington and Ingalls for DUI and driving without lights.

Stanford Sterling, 46, 1206 California, Joliet, was arrested on May 4 on S. Briggs and E. Washington for DUI and speeding.

Person(s) unknown shot BBs at a house in the 400

block of Mohawk on May 5, causing eight holes in the siding and one hole in a front window. William Zaffino, 27, 1123 Bryan Ave., was arrested on May 6 for DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.

Person(s) unknown broke out two windows of a vehicle and caused damage to the front windshield on May 6 in the 400 block of Peale.

Romualdo Roman-Gonzalez, 34, 1703 S. Chicago, was charged on May 6 with no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to notify damage.

Octavio Ramos, 38, 10027 Huntington Court, Orland Park, was charged on May 6 in the 18000 block of S. Briggs with endangering the life/health of a child.

Lockport Person(s) unknown entered a vehicle in the 17000 block of S. Farrell Road and stole a GPS unit on May 2.

A tall, light-skinned, black male was observed fleeing a residence in the 100 block of Dellwood on May 3. Deputies observed a forced entry to a residence. It appeared that nothing was stolen.

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Gentle Giant Pets are very important to people. I can speak of dogs. I have first hand knowledge of one named “Cody.” Any type of pet can help people. Dogs in general help lonely seniors, service disable persons, help police, firefighters and veterans. They bring comfort and joy to sick children. Pets are true friends. The gentle giant that I write about is Cody. He has beautiful blue eyes. He is a siberian husky. He is now two years old and weighs about 751bs. He loves people and is very friendly. I am “grandma” to him. When he knows he is coming to visit me he goes for his leash.Upon arrival he gives me a much appreciated kiss. When his two owners go to work, they give him a treat.They then put on cartoons (softly)

on the TV - so he does not feel alone. He also enjoys sleeping with his owners. I read stories on how dogs or pets have saved lives. I believe this. Most homes in our country have some type of pet. They are true friends.They teach us many things. Our veterans with posttraumatic stress or some type of physical (loss of limbs, etc.) are helped greatly by dogs.They deserve our “unconditional” love. They give back so much more. Our humane society needs people to “adopt” a pet. They are wonderful companions to anyone (young or old) that is in need of true friendship. Shirlee J.Pergler Romeoville

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Will County commuters can save on ride, with Pace vanpool By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Looking for an alternative to the daily stress of driving to work? Vanpooling is an economical, convenient, and environmentally friendly alternative to driving alone. In a Pace Vanpool, at least four people, with similar schedules and routes, often working at the same company, or in the same building, share a Pace-provided vehicle. For a monthly fee, the riders receive the van, complete with a fuel card, maintenance card, insurance, I-PASS, roadside assistance, car washes, and more. Driven by one of the participants, who receives their share without a fee, riders make a three–month commitment to the program. The driver also receives 300 miles for personal use, including gas and insurance. That mileage can be banked as well, up to an extra 500 miles. “If you figure a driver may bank

800 miles, then they can take a nice trip with that,” said Pace representative Beth Gonzalez. “It becomes like a second vehicle for them.” After the three-month minimum, a month-to-month commitment is required. Riders are responsible for physically taking the car in for gas and repairs, as well as filling out a monthly report, and getting the vehicle washed. A driver or a back-up driver must have a good driving record, pass a physical and drug test, and take a one-day safety and orientation class. Vanpools save employees money on their transportation. Gonzalez said in addition to saving money on fuel, tolls, parking, and vehicle wear and tear, many insurance companies will lower rates once they know a person is no longer driving their vehicle to work every day. Additionally, the vanpool gives riders time to relax, reduces

pollution and traffic congestions. “You can socialize,read,or work on your computer,” Gonzalez said. She added that studies have shown employees who participate in vanpool programs have less stress, better work performance, and participating companies have experienced less tardiness from staff members and increased retention by offering a reliable means of getting to the jobsite each day. Twenty-mile fares begin at about $122 dollars per person, and the program does qualify for the Pre-tax Commuter Benefit, which allows people to use pre-tax dollars to fund public transportation. Employers must participate, or, for companies that don’t participate, there is an option for a four percent discount for automatic payment withdrawal. Another vanpool option is available for those commuters taking METRA trains, but who need a ride from the train

station stops to their places of employment. Working with the municipalities, Pace offers the METRA FEEDER Van Pool for $58 per month, with many of the same arrangements as the traditional VanPool Program. Mini-vans, ramped minivans, conversion vans, and liftequipped conversion vans are available through Pace. More

than 300 Van Pool routes are in operation and the program has been going for 20 years. Interested commuters can find out more at pacerideshare. com. The website helps riders connect with others from their area who have similar commutes. The website also has links to all the necessary forms to set up a rideshare, Gonzalez said.

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1 Effervescence 5 Orange container 10 Afterthoughts 14 Mine, in Marseille 15 Where dos are done 16 Chimney buildup 17 Blessing 18 Words spoken while tossing in cards 19 One may be dog-eared 20 Microprocessor 23 Hard tattoo to misspell 26 Grafton’s “__ for Burglar” 27 Sunday dinners 28 Qatar’s peninsula 30 Grating sound 32 Load (up), as energy food 33 Synthesizer pioneer 35 Juanita’s “this” 39 Substance in a visual display unit

42 Scout uniform accessory 43 Depression era migrant 44 Graph line 46 Snobbish mannerisms 48 Maine mail order giant 50 Halfback’s maneuver 54 __-mo replay 55 High-speed PC option 56 Broth-making aid 60 Two-tone treat 61 Oodles 62 Long skirt 66 Leave out 67 Modern kind of phone 68 Voltaire’s “with” 69 Topeka’s st. 70 Versatile blood donor 71 Green stone

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1 Beatles adjective 2 Chat room “I think ...” 3 Bronx attraction 4 Metal in pennies 5 Forensic TV spin-off 6 Highway exits 7 Baseball’s Felipe or Matty 8 Track tipster 9 Goes in 10 Pet-protecting org. 11 __ Ark 12 Loaf on the job 13 Staircase units 21 Japanese wraparound 22 Double Dutch needs 23 Fella 24 Postgraduate grillings 25 What they call the wind, in a 1951 song 29 Backyard cookouts, briefly 30 65-Down, in a cocktail 31 Prefix with culture 34 Skunk’s defense 36 Take a __ at: try

37 Put a levy on 38 Assumed name 40 Ryder competitor 41 Shout at from below 45 NBC show with Baba Wawa skits, briefly 47 At the bottom of the standings 49 Soft shot 50 Kindle download 51 “__ Rae” 52 Expected at the terminal 53 Mob outbreaks 54 Alarming situation 57 “That’s a surprise!” 58 Twice-monthly tide 59 Key of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 63 Gardner on screen 64 Crossed (out) 65 The ends of 20-, 39- and 56-Across are forms of it

Everything you need is right at your fingertips. In the week to come, you can use your brains as well as your brawn to make your dreams a reality. You can make progress with financial security.

You have a handle on the big picture. Use your broad vision to fix problems at work or to deal with health issues in the week to come. You will find plenty of opportunities to use leadership abilities.

Think your way out of a box. In the upcoming week, you can stay on the right track by using the power of thought and all the communication skills at your disposal. Perfection and poise is attainable.

Edge out the completion through education. Learn as much as possible by studying successful people. Seek business advice that will keep you heading in the right direction in the week ahead.

Carve out a path to the future using the past as a template. In the week ahead, you will easily find ways to overcome old obstacles. Use resources at hand to learn more about subjects close to your heart.

Thinking and doing go hand in hand. This week, cut expenses that are a drain on your piggy bank just as you would remove the chaff from the wheat. Make a wise appraisal of the domestic budget.

If you have been feeling overwhelmed or burned out at work, it is time to learn to use recovery time. In the week ahead, tackle your job the way pros tackle exercise. Work hard in intervals; slow the pace.

Life may be the ultimate comedy of errors. In the week to come, your sharply honed instincts will keep you from making mistakes or at least allow you to laugh and them and promise to do better.

Sometimes you suspect that you are a marionette unaware of the strings. If you think for yourself this week, you can do justice to your own principles. Use intelligence to overcome an obstacle to your success.

You will never be tired when you are inspired to reach your goals and achieve ambitions in the upcoming week. Although it is admirable to win, remember to be generous; shake hands with the loser.

Shedding tears could be a good thing. You might cry from joy rather than sadness in the week ahead. People may forget what you say or do but they never forget how you make them feel.

Listen to the rhythms of the earth and get grounded. In the week to come you may shrink back from those who are more energetic, outgoing or ambitious than you are. Daydreams distract from real issues.

SUDOKU

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • SUITE • DUCAT • SLOUCH • POTENT

Answer:

The butcher was let go because he - COULDN’T “CUT” IT

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Seniors

Retire Smart: Reverse mortgages not for the uninformed By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

“Why do I need to save? I’ll just tap the equity in my house when I retire,” said a former client at the end of 2006. He and his wife were in their late 50s, and I was recommending that they increase their retirement contributions. During the real estate boom, I encountered a lot of people who thought they would use their home equity to fund everything from big splurges, to college tuition, to retirement. When the bubble burst, many were forced to spend savings and cash in investments and now face retirement with home equity that is on average 30 percent lower than it was at the peak. For some of these near or current retirees, the allure of a reverse mortgage is calling. A reverse mortgage is a home loan that allows homeowners 62 and older to convert a portion of the equity in their homes into cash, as long as the home remains their primary residence. Most reverse mortgages are offered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development and are guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) through a program called Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM). (FHA provides online counselors as well as valuable information at: http://1.usa.gov/ nJKRpy or by phone at (800) 569-4287.) Unlike a traditional mortgage,

there’s no lengthy underwriting process, and you don’t make monthly principal and interest payments. You are required to continue to pay real estate taxes, utilities, and hazard and flood insurance premiums. The amount you can borrow depends on several factors, which include the age of the youngest borrower, the current interest rate, the appraised value of your home and whether the rate is fixed or adjustable. The more valuable your home is, the older you are and the lower the interest rate, the more you can borrow. If the home is sold or no longer used as a primary residence, or the borrower dies, then the loan, the accumulated interest and other HECM finance charges must be repaid. All proceeds beyond the amount owed belong to your surviving spouse or estate. If the house sells for less than the money owed, the FHA takes the loss - no debt is passed along to the estate or heirs. In essence, a reverse mortgage can help retirees convert an illiquid asset - a house - into a liquid one that can help supplement retirement income. Sounds too good to be true, right? For some, it is. One big downside to reverse mortgages is that younger retirees who use them may run out of money and options at too young an age. These folks may have been better off selling their homes and using the equity to purchase another home or renting. Additionally, it

may make sense to spend other assets before extracting home equity via a reverse mortgage. Another consideration regarding reverse mortgages is the cost. FHA charges a single upfront mortgage premium equal to 2 percent of the home’s appraised value or $625,500, whichever is less. The borrower is also charged a 1.25 percent annual premium on the entire loan balance. In addition, the borrower is charged a monthly servicing fee of up to $35. Add it all up, and it’s clear that a reverse mortgage isn’t a good choice if the borrower will move out of the home in three years or less because of the high costs upfront. It’s also important to remember that reverse mortgage payouts can impact a borrower’s eligibility for meanstested benefits programs, like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Medicaid. Consumer Union issued a warning on reverse mortgages, which noted “deep concerns about the suitability of the products for some borrowers” and “the aggressive marketing and misleading advertising of reverse mortgages to seniors.” Celebrities like James Garner, Robert Wagner, Fred Thompson and Henry Winkler have all been paid to tout the benefits of reverse mortgages. You may be wondering, “What does the Fonz know about reverse mortgages?” The answer is not much, which is why I

strongly recommend that, if you are serious about a reverse mortgage, consult a registered investment advisor or an attorney who can help determine if it is in your best interests. (Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-

at-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.)

INSIDE: New bat rules having an impact on IHSA baseball, page 12; More movement in Picks vs. Pros, page 13

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By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

After winning the Southwest Prairie Conference title a week ago, the Minooka girls track and field team will be sending four events to this weekend’s state meet at O’Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Janile Rogers will represent the Indians individually, as she qualified in the triple jump with a leap of 35-feet, 10.50 inches. She was also al part of the 800-meter relay team that won the Joliet West Sectional title with a time of 1 minute, 42.96 seconds. Rogers combined with Lauren Jonen, Angelica Estrada and Bethany Bachmann in the race. “This was the goal here,” Rogers said. “I am so happy.We were ranked third and we took first. We were motivated. We knew that Plainfield North always takes first and that if we could run with them, we would be good.”

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Estrada said her goal in the second leg was to simply to catch people. “I wanted to get my other runners in a position to do well,” she said. “We were in lane 3, so I wanted to catch people and gain some ground for my team. We wanted our best time and this was a good time first get it.” This was the first Minooka girls team to advance to state in the 800 relay. “Last year we came up just short and this was our goal all year,” said Jonen.“We have been nailing handoffs lately and we have been breaking our school record all year long.” Jonen, Estrada and Bachmann teamed with Moira McAsey to take first in the 1600 relay with a time of 4:00.61. McAsey added her name to the multievent qualifiers for Minooka, as she teamed with Kiley Saunders, Haley Renison and Lucia Rossi to qualify in the 3200 relay in 9:33.23. See STATE, page 15

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Minooka’s Janile Rogers qualified for the state met in two events.

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Sports

Bat rules changing IHSA baseball By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

If fans are wondering why there are fewer runs scored this year in high school baseball, they have to look no further than the bats that are being used.

SPOTLIGHT There was a rule change this year that the IHSA put into place, making all bats be BBCOR (BallBat Coefficient of Restitution) certified. “The bats have changed things,” Plainfield North coach John Darlington said. “We (went) 11 games and I (didn’t) see a home run from either team. Normally you (would) have some guys with five by now.” The BB core has changed in the bats, which is the ratio the ball goes off the bat. The goal was to make the aluminum bats to have the performance of wood bats. “You can tell,” Darlington said. “There were some balls we hit earlier in the year that just died and didn’t go anywhere. I think the key is to play defense and not make mistakes.” Some players are noticing the change less as the season moves on. “I noticed it more when it was cold out, that was when it was really dead,” said Bolingbrook senior Andrew Nordbye. “When it is warmer out, I don’t notice it as much.” Some like the change. “The sweet spot, I believe, is not as great (with the new bats) as it was before,” Downers North coach Chad Isaacson said. “Personally, I like it. You earn the hits a little bit more. It’s just the game of baseball. I like what they’re doing. College is doing it; why shouldn’t we?” Changes at the college level is probably one of the reasons why the change was made. “I think the rule was put into effect based on what colleges did,” Maine South coach Bill Milano said. “It’s based on safety and the ‘exit’ rate of ball leaving the bat. When the ball hits the bat, it doesn’t go as fast (now). Previous bats would have more life about them. With the new bats, the exit rates are not as high. A ball that’s hit 375 feet (for example) would have been hit 400 feet

(with the old bats).That’s just me estimating. There was more ping in the bats (before).” The safety issue was likely the biggest issue for the change. “The bottom line it’s more for safety than anything, and I’m all for making the game safer,”Milano added. “On the flip side, the kids say with these bats when you use them more you get more ping in them, but I don’t know if that’s true or not. That’s the rumor that’s out there. I don’t know how true that theory is. I haven’t done research on that one.” The changes have made coaches concentrate more on their team playing small ball and good defense. “We have to hit the ball the other way, it’s a big thing we’re believing in,” Romeoville coach Dave Haskins said. “We can’t See BATS, page 15

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

The new BBCOR bats are impacting high school baseball.

Sports

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Johnson dances with Lady in Black; wins No. 200 for Hendrick After months of frustration, Jimmie Johnson gave Rick Hendrick his 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, running away from the rest of the field on a green-white-checkered-flag restart that took the Bojangles’ Southern 500 one lap past its scheduled distance. On Saturday night at Darlington Raceway, Johnson ended his own winless streak of 16 races, a drought of relative epic proportions for the fivetime champion. The victory was Johnson’s 56th, breaking a tie with Rusty Wallace for eighth on

the all-time list. Hamlin ran second, followed by Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. Reader Keith Plyer of Joliet picked Johnson in the race and in picking the winner vaulted the readers into second place in the standings, passing the Bugle’s Mark Gregory who picked Clint Bowyer (11th). Picks vs. Pros leader Mike Guglielmucci of WJOL’s racers forum chose Hamlin and extended his lead to 10 points over second place. The Bugle’s Scott Taylor

guessed picked Hendrick Motor Sport’s winningest driver in Jeff Gordon, but the No. 24 finished 35th at Darlington. Johnson won the 199th race for Hendrick,outdueling Kasey Kahne in last year’s Oct. 9 Chase race at Kansas Speedway. In subsequent months, the organization has been tantalizingly close to No. 200 -- notably at Martinsville, where Hendrick drivers were running 1-2-3 before a late caution. On Saturday night, in winning for the third time at the Lady in Black, Johnson finally put the question of the 200th win to rest.

Driver

Pts. Diff.

1. Greg Biffle

411

2. Matt Kenseth

409

-2

3. D. Earnhardt Jr. 397

-14

4. Denny Hamlin

394

-17

5. Jimmie Johnson

372

-39

6. Martin Truex Jr. 372

-39

7. Tony Stewart

369

-42

8. Kevin Harvick

361

-50

9. Kyle Busch

349

-62

10. Carl Edwards

337

-74

11. Clint Bowyer

335

-76

12. Brad Keselowski 328

-83

13. Paul Menard

308

-103

14. Ryan Newman

307 -104

15. Joey Logano

293

16. Kasey Kahne

283 -128

17. Jeff Burton

275

-136

18. Marcos Ambrose 274

-137

19. Juan Montoya

272

-139

20. Jamie McMurray 263

-148

-118

Totals through 11 of 36 races

Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum Last wk: Hamlin (2nd) Total Pts (11 races): 359 Readers Last wk: Johnson (1st) Total Pts (11 races): 350

NO PICKS THIS WEEK

PICK VS. PROS

Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff Last wk: Bowyer (11th) Total Pts (11 races): 349 Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway Last wk:Biffle (12th) Total Pts (11 races): 339 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff Last wk: Gordon (35th) Total Pts (10 races): 307 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.

After pitting for the final time on Lap 299 of 368, however, Johnson had to save fuel to make it to the checkered flag. All of Johnson’s 56 victories have come under the Hendrick banner. “You’ve got to love that man,” Johnson said of his car owner during a celebration in Victory Lane. “He said, ‘Two hundred is great, but let’s go get 250.’ So that tells you where his head is. I love it. Oh, man, what a day!” In the closing laps, with the outcome in the balance, Hendrick left the pit box and paced up and

down pit road. “I had to get away,” Hendrick said. “They said that we were going to make it (on fuel), but I don’t believe them, you know? Everything has happened backward for us. We’ve run so good this year and then had such bad luck... “I’m kind of numb, but I’m glad it’s over. I think we’re going to win a few more now.” Matt Kenseth finished sixth and trimmed the series lead of Roush Fenway Racing teammate Greg See JOHNSON, page 15

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Sports JOHNSON Continued from page 13 Biffle, who came home 12th, to two points. Dale Earnhardt Jr. remained

BATS Continued from page 12 just go up there and think about getting a hit. The most important thing is moving the runner along or bringing him in. I believe in our pitching and our defense. We’re taking a lot of pride in that. We’re focusing on defense, pitching and timely hitting.” “It’s about good defense and pitching,” Darlington said. “You have to throw strikes. You can’t allow a lot of base runners. “Fly balls aren’t going to go anywhere,” JCA coach Jared Voss

STATE Continued from page 11 “We got a triple jumper and three relays so we are very, very excited,” said Minooka coach Kevin Gummerson. “The girls have worked so hard and have so much heart, I am so happy with what they accomplished.” Joliet West and Central also competed in the sectional, but did not qualify anyone for the state meet. “We are young,” said West coach Al Pagnusat. “Probably 90 percent of our girls are freshmen and sophomores, so this is truly a learning experience for them. We have improved all year and we had girls in the fast heats today, so that is a step in the right direction.”

DOWNERS GROVE NORTH SECTIONAL Lockport’s Megan O’Brien will be looking for her third state AllState medal in the 3200-meter run after winning the Downers Grove North Sectional last Thursday. O’Brien blew away the field by 30 seconds, winning with a time of 10:47. “I still had to do the mile, so I just wanted to go out and PR,” O’Brien said.“I was just a second off, so I can’t be too upset. I wanted to go through the first mile at the pace I thought it would be at next week.” She now hopes to find success

third in the standings, 14 points back, after a 17th-place result. Hamlin is fourth in points, 17 behind Biffle. Stewart, himself a car owner, had the highest praise for Hendrick, who picked up his first victory on a shoestring budget

when Geoff Bodine won the April 29, 1984 event at Martinsville. “I think it’s phenomenal, especially with the competition over here getting tougher and tougher,” said Stewart, who lost second position to Hamlin when his car temporarily lost

said. “We get bunts down and execute hit and runs. Our guys buy into the small ball stuff and that opens up everything else, so we don’t notice it as much.” The pitchers are the ones who are benefitting the most as they can throw a pitch and be less concerned with giving up a long ball. “It really helps the pitching because that one pitch you are worried about that can change the game probably isn’t going to happen anymore.” “The bats have really made a difference in this year’s game, scores are down and small ball is taking over,” Joliet West coach

John Karczewski said. “Pitchers love it, hitters hate it!” The general consensus is that it is the major cause for the lower scoring, tighter games taking place this year. “Balls that were maybe home runs are (now) doubles,” Milano said. “We’ve only had three home runs this season. I think last year we had around eight total. Overall, the extra-base hits are down; home runs are down. We’ve had some kids get hits where the ball would hit the warning track or hit the fence where last year the ball would have gone over (the fence for a home run).”

at the state level Saturday with the top distance runners in the state. “The girls this year have been running really fast, so it depends on how the race goes,” said O’Brien, who placed fourth and eighth the past two years at state. “I want to get in the top five next week and would really like to get in the 10:30s.” As a team, Lockport took fourth at the sectional with 50 points. Bolingbrook won with a 117.5.

Also qualifying for the Porters were Krista Nauseda in the pole vault (9-9), Kate Reposh in the triple (35-10.25), O’Brien in the 1,600 (5:06) and Stef Sanders in the 1,600 (5:08).

HILLCREST SECTIONAL At the Class 2A Hillcrest Sectional, the Joliet Catholic Academy 3200 relay team qualified with a time of 9:57.59. Scott Taylor contributed to story

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL MAY 16, 2012 fuel pressure coming to the final restart. “It’s getting harder and harder to win these races. The co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, which gets engines, chassis and technical support from Hendrick Motorsports, chased Johnson in the late stages

of the race before the final caution, but Johnson’s Chevrolet was simply too strong. “I was trying to postpone (No. 200) for another week by trying to get to Jimmie, but I just couldn’t do it,” the reigning Cup champion said.

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Sports

Badminton duo eighth The Lockport badminton doubles team of Becca Krzyszkowski and Amy Benes placed eighth in the state at the IHSA badminton meet last weekend.

ROUNDUP The tandem Krzyszkowski and Benes opened the tournament with three straight wins, defeating Jenni Tucker and Sai Bhalerao of Palatine (17-21, 2112, 21-11), Julie Jambrone and Mary Zawlocki of Buffalo Grove (21-10, 21-18) and Veronica Baldermann and Jana Mudrock of Lincoln-Way Central (19-21, 21-7, 21-16). They then dropped two straight matches falling to T.F. South’s Shannon Pollard and Jenna Pasko (21-19, 21-17). They then lost to Fremd’s Kelly Owens and Ji Young Seo (21-19,21-13 ) in the consolation quarterfinals. Singles player Sara Napoli also won a pair of matches, defeating Lakshmi Tatineni of Plainfield East (21-15, 1921, 21-17) in the first round. She then lost to Ellen Lin of Naperville North (21-8, 21-7) before defeating Cory Galen of Homewood-Flossmoor (21-14, 18-21, 21-17). Napoli was eliminated by Chinnaly (Mekky) Sip of Elgin (18-21, 21-10, 21-13). Kelly Miotti lost both of her matches at state, falling 2110, 22-20 to Amanda Kuhn of Glenbard South and 23-21, 2117 to Brittany Gorski of Maine West. The doubles team of Hannah Hollatz and Jorie Gorski lost to Buffalo Grove’s Kelsey Henrikson and Jenny Krewer (21-17, 21-16) and Lincoln-Way East’s Nadine Kahl and Caitlin Duffner (13-21, 21-17, 21-12).

BASEBALL Joliet Catholic shut out Marist in both ends of a double header 5-0 and 1-0. Kevin Duchene struck out 16 and allowed only four hits in game one for Joliet Catholic (23-6-1, 11-2). Adam Collins went 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Collins scored the gamewinning run in the 10th inning of game 2 on a Brock Pluth

sacrifice fly. Lockport defeated Stevenson 13-7 behind a nine-run seventh inning. Austin Mastela went 3-for5 with 7 RBI in the game for Lockport (20-11). Ted Snidanko went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBI.

BOYS TENNIS Joliet Township and LincolnWay East tied for second place in the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Divsion meet with 20 points each. Homewood-Flossmoor tallied 30 points to win. Lockport (13 points) finished in fifth place. Jack Carney and Collin Shea won No. 1 doubles to lead Joliet. At No. 2 doubles, Tom Carney and Mason Webber won the SWSC, as did Andrew

Drummond and Frank Spesia at No. 4 doubles.

WATER POLO The Lockport water polo team is headed to state for the first time ever over the weekend. Dan Oldendorf and David Hir tallied three goals each and Chris Formosa two as Lockport (22-7) beat HomewoodFlossmoor 11-9. The Porters will play the state quarterfinal match against host Stevenson at 8:15 p.m. Thursday.

SOFTBALL Joliet Catholic blanked Bishop McNamara 1-0 last week. Haley Gerl knocked in the run for JCAfor the Angels. (1614, 6-8). Mallory Goulding allowed only four hits in the win.

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Many racing options in driving distance By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Local race fans don’t have to wait until NASCAR comes to Chicagoland Speedway to see fun, exciting racing. With a hour drive, race fans can catch exciting motorsport action at either Grundy County or Sycamore Speedway. Both tracks are open for the season and are running races every weekend. On Friday, May 25, and nearly every Friday throughout the season, Sycamore Speedway has its first demolition derby of 2012 season. They also have spectator and compact racing, figure 8, one on one drag races, powder puff racing and a full size car demo. On May 26, Sycamore features stock car racing for all Classes with the Memorial Day Championships. Grundy County Speedway in Morris also has events over Memorial Day weekend. May 18 is a stock car full program where all members of the Armed Forces in uniform are admitted free. May 25 features Memorial Weekend Twin 25’s Late Model Special plus Full Program Those wanting to participate instead of watch can stay closer to home and head to Route 66 raceway for Friday night open test and tune. The “Fun Run” format invites all racers, from the casual firsttime racer in a street car to a seasoned veteran in a purpose built dragster to participate in the on-track excitement. Cars and motorcycles must

Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed May Illinois I n v a s i v e S p e c i e s By Dan Stefanich Awareness Month. The goal is to encourage individuals and public and private groups to sponsor and participate in activities to help all Illinois residents and visitors gain a better understanding of the impact of invasive species on Illinois’ waterways, wetlands and agricultural lands. IDNR’s Division of Education provides a number of exercises on invasive species. Find out how you can help at www. invasive.org.

Closure notices Many local boat ramps are closed due to the recent flooding including Stratton Park in Morris. Before hitching up the boat and heading out, be sure to check local river conditions and ramp closures on the Illinois DNR website, www.dnr.il.us.

Free Fishing Courtesy of Route 66 Raceway

Fans have many places to watch demolition derby races, including Route 66 Raceway in Joliet.

pass NHRA Technical Inspection to participate. Junior Dragsters are prohibited. Route 66 Raceway’s trained staff will guide new racers through the process to safely racing your car on the dragstrip.

If you want to be part of the action but not drag race? Each of the Friday Nights at 66 events will feature a host car club in the designated Cruise-in Car Corral. Bring your own car to show off in the Cruise-in Car Corral. This is a non-competitive

place to show your vehicle, watch the races, meet other enthusiasts and take in the sights and sounds. Route 66 has demolition derbys every fourth Saturday of the month for the fans that prefer destruction over speed.

The 2012 Illinois Free Fishing Days will be June 8-11. Free Fishing Days allows any Illinois resident to fish in Illinois without the need for a fishing license, inland trout stamp, or salmon stamp during the fourday event. This is a great opportunity to get the family involved in fishing. For more information, visit www.dnr.illinois.gov or www.ifishillinois.org.

Business & Real Estate

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Listen for heart of message Q. I have a coworker who is always giving me advice and trying to help me. I am good at what I do and tired of being insulted by this condescension. How do I get him to back off and quit assuming I’m incompetent? A.You can get him to back off by examining your own assumptions about your coworker and not automatically assuming he’s thinking you’re inept. Consider your workplace as a melting pot of different family positions and patterns. Your coworker may well be an oldest child who is accustomed to showing support to people he likes by providing help. Notice that the only motivation you attribute to your coworker right now is he’s trying to insult you. Ask yourself how often in your workplace you assume other people think you don’t know what you’re doing. If we pay attention to what makes us huffy at work, we’ll usually find a theme to what upsets us. If many situations at work that make you mad are about you believing that others think you’re incompetent, you may be consistently misinterpreting

people in your workplace. The truth is that most people, most of the time, act the way they do because of what is going on in their world not because of what they think of you! Imagine that everyone you work with is inside their own snow globe. Now imagine the outside of most people’s snow globes are painted black so they can’t see inside the snow globe of others. You now have a more accurate picture of your workplace. What everyone does is not about you. If you don’t want the help of your coworker (or anyone else), try assuming he is attempting to be benevolent rather than invasive. Next time he attempts to assist, tell him privately that he is generous to take his time to help. Add that you’ve found it works better for you to do these projects alone as you can track them better. When we make negative

assumptions about the motivations of others in our workplace, we have a hard time getting our coworkers to change. We tend to “share” our perception of why our coworker is doing the behavior we don’t like. Then we have the problem that our coworker is now insulted by our hostile assumptions about them. Instead, next time you are bothered by the actions of coworkers, deliberately contemplate possible innocent or positive motivations for their behavior. Now consider how you would ask them to change if you didn’t need to vent about their evil intentions.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

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of a box. In the upcoming week, you can stay on the right track by using the power of thought and all the communication skills at your disposal. Perfection and poise is attainable.

through education. Learn as much as possible by studying successful people. Seek business advice that will keep you heading in the right direction in the week ahead.

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Across 1 Effervescence 5 Orange container 10 Afterthoughts 14 Mine, in Marseille 15 Where dos are done 16 Chimney buildup 17 Blessing 18 Words spoken while tossing in cards 19 One may be dog-eared 20 Microprocessor 23 Hard tattoo to misspell 26 Grafton’s “__ for Burglar” 27 Sunday dinners 28 Qatar’s peninsula 30 Grating sound 32 Load (up), as energy food 33 Synthesizer pioneer 35 Juanita’s “this” 39 Substance in a visual display unit

Thinking and doing go hand in hand. This week, cut expenses that are a drain on your piggy bank just as you would remove the chaff from the wheat. Make a wise appraisal of the domestic budget.

Life may be the ultimate comedy of errors. In the week to come, your sharply honed instincts will keep you from making mistakes or at least allow you to laugh and them and promise to do better.

You will never be tired when you are inspired to reach your goals and achieve ambitions in the upcoming week. Although it is admirable to win, remember to be generous; shake hands with the loser.

Shedding tears could be a good thing. You might cry from joy rather than sadness in the week ahead. People may forget what you say or do but they never forget how you make them feel.

Down 42 Scout uniform accessory 43 Depression era migrant 44 Graph line 46 Snobbish mannerisms 48 Maine mail order giant 50 Halfback’s maneuver 54 __-mo replay 55 High-speed PC option 56 Broth-making aid 60 Two-tone treat 61 Oodles 62 Long skirt 66 Leave out 67 Modern kind of phone 68 Voltaire’s “with” 69 Topeka’s st. 70 Versatile blood donor 71 Green stone

SUDOKU

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Jumbles: • SUITE • DUCAT • SLOUCH • POTENT

Answer:

The butcher was let go because he - COULDN’T “CUT” IT

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ARTIST

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