APRIL 8, 2015 VOL. 20 ISSUE 17
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BOARD TO CONSIDER BANNING FUTURE VIDEO GAMING IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS if approved, ordinance would not affect the 27 businesses that already licenses from state
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‘GirLs ruLe!’ All-female team outlasts competition at Voyager Media trivia contest
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HOT AIR rauner has local unions seeing red see page 4
OPINION Getting fed-up with intolerance see page 7
Proceeds used to care for search & rescue dog
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ver 200 dogs and more than 400 of their humans came out to Hammel Dog Park on saturday for the seventh annual HuGs for Hounds doggie easter egg hunt. they were dressed in their easter best, some with bonnets and bunny ears, and others in brightly colored sweaters to stave off the cool air. there were tutus, a few dresses and one snazzy pup with a top hat and cane who won the best dressed award. SEE THE FULL STORY ON PAGE 9
COUNTY county to host three hazardous waste collection events First is April 11 at JJC’s ‘Recyclepalooza’
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SPORTS Hillmen fall in final JCA loses to Providence in WJOL finale
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(from top, going counterclockwise) indy, a soft coat Wheaton terrier gets in on a photo with friend riley Kassel. indy won an award for looking most like his owner, Brady Barrelman, because they both sported pink mohawks. ; the hunt is on. ; cody, decked in his pink bunny suit, is happy to be at the easter egg hunt with owner maureen Jurisic. (PHotos By Kris staDaLsKy)
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rauner: Will county ‘do- ad hoc committee ing pretty well … but can discusses future of the do way better’ rialto square theatre marquee
Harvest House Quilting of Plainfield needs people to assist with the cutting, sewing and assembling of quilts and pillowcases to give to people who have been devastated by natural disasters.
Jths to hold public forum on students with disabilities a public forum conducted by the illinois state Board of education Division of Special Education Services will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 20 in the Board Room of the JTHS Administrative Center, 300 Caterpillar Drive, Joliet.
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‘GIRLS RULE!’ All-female team outlasts competition at Voyager Media trivia contest
BY PAT SCHAGER
FOR THE ENTERPRISE
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Storing trivia can take on a life of its own and can be a popular pastime for many. Keeps the mind sharp and may even come in handy for a trivia contest. Just like the eight teams that competed answering questions from six pop culture categories during the Pop Culture Contest sponsored by Voyager Media Publications Sentinel, Enterprise and Bugle newspapers Wednesday, April 1. The setting was Hollywood Palms Theater in Naperville, a unique theater filled with movie memorabilia, a wait staff ready to take menu order selections and serve drinks during competition in the “Blue Room” theater. Teams of four each competed by answering 10 questions in six different categories based upon familiar -- and some not so familiar-pop culture themes chosen from movies, comics, TV shows, gaming and wrestling. Competitors signed in from Oswego, Bolingbrook, Joliet, Plainfield, Woodridge and Naperville, for a chance to show their vast knowledge of trivia. Each question had to be answered in 45 seconds or less, and each correct answer earned a point for the team.
Bonus answers earned an extra two points. The good-natured rivalry among competing teams was reflected in the team names chosen for the contest: SnowPants Inc., Team Hollywood, Dudley Moore Cowbell, Italian Queens, Shurma-Goraths Tentacle Fun Time, the Joker Returns, Jurassic Parks & REC and Team Brother Sauce. The names alone should have had their own contest. Emcee Kevin Crotteau kept up a lively patter between rounds of questions that were anything but trivial. Judges Shelley and Chrissy Holmgren and Bob Hanson poured over teams’ individual score cards between rounds, and Laureen Crotteau, Marketing Director for Voyager Media, was kept busy handing out door prizes and making sure the contest was smoothly run. Tension in the theater rose as scores for each team were read out at the end of the contest. It might seem like a lot of fun, but it was also serious competition. Two teams, the Dudley Moores and the Jurassic Parks, each had a final score of 61 points and had to square off for the final victory. Tiebreaker time. Only each team’s captain was allowed to answer during this round. It took two rounds of questions to declare a winner.
The final question -- can you guess the answer? -- “The Streak was a series of straight victories for professional wrestler The Undertaker at WWE’s premier annual event, WrestleMania. It began at WrestleMania VII in 1991 when he beat Jimmy Snuka and ended on April 6, 2014, when Brock Lesnar pinned the Undertaker in 25 minutes 10 seconds. How many victories were comprised the Streak prior to the loss to Lesnar?” The answer is 21 straight victories, and the victor this night was team Jurassic Parks & REC – an all-girls team with a victory yell of “Girls Rule!” The losing team, Dudley Moores, were good sports and congratulated the ladies on their close win. Jurassic Park players Amanda Kramer from Joliet, and Stacey Adams and Emily Stowe from Plainfield, said they were excited over winning the passes to the convention. For the grand prize, each team member received a three-day pass to C2E2, the comic and entertainment convention at McCormick Place April 24-26 in Chicago. And because team Dudley Moores came in second, the consolation prize was four tickets to the convention. Adding a special surprise, team Shurma-Goraths Tentacle Fun Time’s two players, who came in a close third, were presented with two tickets to C2E2. That’s when someone yelled, “Do an Oprah and give us all tickets!” Maybe next year.
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Rauner has local unions seeing red Will County Board Member Don Moran, D-Romeoville, looked pretty red in the pate following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s March 27 speech in Joliet on “employee empowerment zones,” where work would be offered in open shops only. But Moran, president of the Illinois State Rifle Association and a business rep for Sheet Metal Workers Local 265, said he just forgot to cover up from the sun during a trip to see his son and attend a car show in California. Moran said he wasn’t surprised by anything Rauner had to say about unions, but he did compliment the new governor on his ventriloquism skills: “He likes to talk out of both sides of his mouth. He wants to have everyone vote on the right of assembly, which is in the First Amendment.”
Honest, he was just scratching his ear … If you have a fundraising live auction coming up for your group, you might want to make sure County Board Member Mike Fricilone is invited. The Homer Township Republican says he tends to get competitive, even when it didn’t start out that way. He recalled a time when he was bidding on an item to have the Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts team come into your home and serve a dozen or so courses of delectable appetizers, with a shot of paired beers, to you and
a bunch of your friends. When the bid got to $1,000, he said, his wife was thinking those appetizers better be good because she wouldn’t be around to cook anymore, or something to that effect. But he “won,” and he and his guests had a great time. Harmony restored.
Finding a better way Following another tour of the Cook County Jail with fellow reps and officials, state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, was even more in favor of the governor’s executive order, issued in February, creating a new commission charged with identifying ways to reform the criminal justice system and sentencing laws in the state. Noting that Illinois has one of the most crowded prison systems in the country, and the state’s recidivism rate is dangerously high, she said, “The key to reforming our system and saving the taxpayers millions of dollars starts with helping people so they don’t return to prison again. “Providing non-violent first time offenders, including our youth and young adult offenders more positive community programs before their sentencing, will help them get their life back on the right track while also benefiting taxpayers, our prison system, and society as a whole. … ”
It’s a start State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr. D-Elwood, a longtime union
guy, took some hits from his brethren early on in his tenure in Springfield for what he said were necessary votes to help curb the pension crisis. But they had no problem with a bill he backed requiring the state to purchase or lease vehicles assembled only in North America. “Illinois should avoid sending taxpayer dollars overseas to purchase vehicles when there are thousands of workers here in North America whose livelihood depends on automobile manufacturing,” Walsh said. “Our state has an opportunity to lead by example and help protect these jobs.” He said the legislation, which just made it out of House Labor and Commerce Committee, allows the state to continue to operate foreign-made vehicles now in use. The United Automobile Workers of America and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations are watching to see what the full House does.
They said … “You basically have a little Las Vegas strip they are so close together.” County Board Speaker Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort, to Herb Brooks, Democratic Caucus Chair, on the number of video poker licenses in Brooks’ District 8 in Joliet. Managing Editor Nick Reiher compiled this week’s column.
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Board to consider banning future video gaming in unincorporated areas If approved, ordinance would not affect the 27 businesses that already licenses from state By nick reiher
managing editor
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Finding it difficult to control potential problems with video gaming, Will County Board leaders voted unanimously April 2 to recommend the full board approve a measure banning all future video gaming in the unincorporated areas of the county. If approved at the board’s April 16 meeting, the ordinance would not affect the 27 businesses in the unincorporated area of the county that already have video gaming licenses from the state, only any new applications. While they know the original intent of the state’s video gaming law was to help small taverns and social groups such as American Legions and VFWs tap into some additional revenue, board officials for the past several months have heard of issues in municipalities inside and outside the county with the state issuing video gaming licenses for “cafe casinos,” popping up throughout the state in small grocery stores, Laundromats and gas stations. Although there are c afé casinos in Will County municipalities, Jim Harvey, attorney for County Executive/Liquor Commissioner Larry Walsh, said he is not aware of any in the county. Opponents of such practices by the state include anti-gaming proponents, proprietors of the establishments that were supposed to benefit originally and those who want to see more regulations by the state, including keeping video gaming at least 500 feet from homes, schools and places of worship instead of the 100 feet in the current state law. One person who spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting on the issue said state law requires 1,000 feet between gaming establishments and off-track betting facilities. Why should the requirement be less for the general public? Initially County Board leaders considered using their control over approving liquor licenses as a way
Opponents of such practices by the state include anti-gaming proponents, proprietors of the establishments that were supposed to benefit originally and those who want to see more regulations by the state, including keeping video gaming at least 500 feet from homes, schools and places of worship instead of the 100 feet in the current state law. to curb the spread of café casinos in unincorporated areas. State law requires businesses apply for video gaming licenses to have a p our license, where liquor is served in the business, not just sold as packaged goods. But county officials noted café casinos have sprung up throughout the Chicago area because state law is too lax on what constitutes a bar, hence video gaming popping up in businesses where a small bar is set up. County Board Speaker Jim Moustis, chair of the board’s Executive Committee, said he is not opposed to gaming. He noted Will County has two casinos that are well regulated by the state and controlled internally. While he enjoys a night out at a casino now and then, “you won’t see me (gambling) at a gas station,” Moustis said. “You don’t need a lot of people at those types of businesses to make money, you only need a couple people with an addiction.” As a former business owner, Moustis said if businesses need video gaming to help them compete, they must have a bad location or some other problem. “If you need video gaming to make up for your deficiencies,” he added, “that’s not a reason.” Moustis said the County Board should have addressed the issue as soon as the video gaming law came out several years ago, rather than wait for the state to come up with more rules. Although they can’t do anything about the 27 current businesses that have video gaming, he said they at least can stop the proliferation until the state tightens the regulations. If that happens, Moustis said, “We can vote to opt back in.”
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and Elizabeth for possession of controlled substance, aggravated DUI, DUI – alcohol, driving while license revoked, two counts of disobeying a stop sign and improper lane usage.
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Bylynda N. Bridges, 40, 8223 S. Maskegan, Chicago, was arrested at 1:28 a.m. March 27 at 151 N. Joliet St. for resisting/ obstructing a peace officer, criminal trespass to real property and all other disorderly conduct.
Johnathon G. Bush, 18, 4519 Oriole Lane, Plainfield, Anthony L. Caucci, 18, 1807 Chapman Drive, and Matthew J. Alup, 18, 2217 Rossiter Pkwy, Plainfield, were arrested at 4:37 p.m. March 27 in the 2200 block of Rossiter for possession of alcohol by minor.
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Gilbert Clark, 27, 695 Niagra Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 11:18 a.m. March 27 at Jefferson and Essington for domestic battery.
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Martell D. Jordan, 19, 1955 Tilson Lane, Romeoville, was arrested at 11:04 a.m. March 27 at 26 W. Clinton, for criminal trespass to real property, resisting/obstructing a peace officer, obstructing justice and all other disorderly conduct.
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Mary J. Baltazar, 36, 519 Willow Lane, Beecher, was arrested at 9:18 p.m. March 27 at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft.
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Rafael Laguna-Lopez, 46, 1300 N. Hickory, was arrested at 10:58 p.m. March 27 at Ingalls
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Pete R. Davila, 44, 565 Elwood, was arrested at 5:54 a.m. March 28 at that address for domestic battery.
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Jocelyn M. Grays, 30, 1457 E.71st St., Chicago, was arrested at 2:51 p.m. March 28 at 1163 W. Jefferson for forgery and unauthorized possession of prescription slip.
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DUI, fleeing or attempting to elude, driving while license revoked, reckless driving, failure to signal turn, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, failure to yield at intersection, disobey traffic control device and improper lane use. Rogelio Lopez Jr., 27, 3439 W. 79th St., Chicago, was arrested at 11:32 p.m. March 28 at Vine and Ruby for domestic battery.
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Alexander M. Perez, 23, 1462 Sterling, was arrested at 4:13 p.m. March 28 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for theft.
Jamella L. Denwiddie, 31, 1806 McDonough, was arrested at 11:12 p.m. March 28 for battery.
Denise M. Gofron, 58, 3018 September Drive, was arrested at 5:06 p.m. March 28 at 4128 Dalewood Drive for negligent control of an animal.
Demetrius M. Pinnick, 23, 316 Sherman, was arrested at 11:33 p.m. March 28 at 22 W. Cass for criminal trespass to real property.
James C. Baranski, 32, 1407 Brentwood, was arrested at 5:40 p.m. March 28 at 151 N. Joliet for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.
Thomas J. Young, 39, 1807 Waters Edge Drive, Minooka, was arrested at 12:02 a.m. Marc 28 at 777 Hollywood for criminal trespass to real property.
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Nicholas J. Rodriguez Jr., 19, 1375 Rock Run, Crest Hill, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. March 28 at 22 Cass for battery.
Jose A. Calderon, 23, 128 E. Cass, was arrested at 1:27 a.m. March 28 at 316 N. Bluff for domestic battery.
Benjamin E. Juarez, 20, 2801 Valley Forge, was arrested at 5:05 a.m. March 28 at 777 Hollywood for unlawful use of I.D. card.
Theresa K. Raymond, 46, 3119 Fiday, was arrested at 9:32 p.m. March 28 at Bluff and Ruby for aggravated DUI – no driver’s license, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude, resisting a peace officer,
Stephen Joseph Jordan, 34, 818 Kenilworth, was arrested at 3:33 a.m. March 29 at 817 Douglas for criminal trespass to residence, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence, criminal damage
Michael D. Paicius, 59, 1101 Fox View Drive, was arrested at 2:33 a.m. March 27 at 777 Hollywood for criminal trespass to land.
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RoseA. Norris, 52, 2405 Ingalls, Crest Hill, was arrested at 1:10 p.m. March 28 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Breanna R. Mills, 18, 23909 W. Norman, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. March 28 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for retail theft.
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to property and domestic battery. Eleanor Bridel, 39, 67 Apple Lane, Bourbonnais, was arrested at 2:58 p.m. March 29 at 1401 W. Jefferson for theft.
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Samuel A. Hunnicutt, 19, 513 Silver Leaf, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. March 29 at 535 Silver Leaf for aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting/obstructing a peace officer and criminal damage to property.
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Kelvyn Morens Jr., 24, 366 N. Broadway, was arrested at 1:51 p.m. March 30 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Duston E. Stutzman, 33, 5214 Kingsbury Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 8:38 p.m. March 30 at 151 N. Joliet St. for criminal trespass to real property.
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James A. Angel, 35, 6719 Aspen, Westmont, was arrested at 5:16 a.m. March 30 at Comstock and Ivy for arson.
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Amy J. Beeler, 25, 1240 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. March 30 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Getting Fed-up with Intolerance governor. Little did he know, or maybe he did, that Indiana would be the center managing editor of a national firestorm after Pence nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews signed a “religious freedom” law that allowed business owners not to be compelled to have to It’s amazing what the do things their religion prohibits. human race will do in the Many have taken this to mean name of religion. I don’t not having to do business with know what excuse atheists homosexuals and other groups use for doing stupid things, their church may frown upon. but maybe they just blame I would argue they always had themselves instead of an nick reiher this right. They certainly could interpretation of rules set managing editor tell people who wanted to do down thousands of years ago so that all of us could get along business with them they would rather not. In addition to “no shirt, no shoes,” peacefully. Maybe it’s like a 3,500- or 2,000-year- they could just add, “no LGBT.” I would assume those businesses old version of the old game of telephone, where you start with a also could add they will not serve those simple phrase and after going around who have had abortions. Those who the circle, you wind up with something have committed adultery. Hopefully, totally different. That sounds like the someone who has murdered or robbed wouldn’t come in your shop or want final days of a legislative session. Speaking of which, Gov. Bruce to do business with you. But they Rauner was in Joliet recently and told probably will … and have. I am not going to go off on a tangent the crowd of local leaders the state soon would be in shape to start picking off about what is or what isn’t in the businesses from other state, including Old Testament and how it should be Indiana, where his bud, Mike Pence, is interpreted. But you can look up for
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yourself on the Internet “West Wing” President Jed Bartlet’s Bible rant for some good insight. Yes, know “West Wing” … and Bartlet … were fictional. But views on television can, and do, reflect society, and that’s what another Indiana politician, Dan Quale, should have responded when he was chided for citing single-parent issues in “Murphy Brown.” As for the New Testament, and I am no religious expert by any means, but the Central Guy of that book seems to have focused on love and tolerance. Yet, we have not much of either. His teachings threw darts at hypocrites and those who use religion as a shield and/or a crutch. Yet, we have a lot of that. Many believe tolerance as equal to weakness, or at least acquiescence. Tolerance simply is understanding those who are different, not necessarily agreeing with them or their beliefs. I can understand not wanting to do business with a person you don’t like for whatever reason. If you don’t want to, don’t. But don’t hide behind a fuzzy law, and, for God’s sake, don’t hide behind religion.
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It’s that time of year when the thoughts of parents and students turn to colleges and college admission tests! We all know that the ACT test (and all of the other tests like the GRE, the LSAT, the MCAT, the SAT, the GED, the ASVAB, etc.) can be overwhelming. One of the best ways to take the fear out of the tests is to make sure that the student gives themselves plenty of practice. The Shorewood-Troy Library has a whole test section in its collection.
There’s no reason to shell out the money for test prep books, especially since most people want the books out of their lives once the test is done! We have lots of 2014 and 2015 versions of the test prep books that can be checked out. Each book usually includes four or five practice tests, plus strategies on how to increase your score. The Shorewood-Troy Library is also hosting an ACT Practice Test (provided by Kaplan) on Saturday, April 25. The test will take place in exactly the same sort of environment that test-takers
can expect. The test will be timed, and it will be treated like an actual test. Just like a real ACT test, test-takers won’t learn their score on the afternoon of the 25th but will have their scores mailed to them once the test is graded. Registration is REQUIRED for this program, so that we can obtain enough copies of the test for the participants. You can register your student for the test by calling 815-725-1715. Good luck with the tests! - Shorewood-Troy Library Staff
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Sponsors Needed for TOT Golf Outing Due to the popularity of the fifth annual Tee Off for Titties, the golf outing foursomes are nearly sold out. However, the women organizers, calling themselves Irish for a Cure, say plenty of hole sponsors and raffle prizes are still needed. “We have very dedicated golfers that have done it year after year after year,” said Irish for a Cure founding member Becky Robbins, of Elwood.
Irish for a Cure was originally formed by Joliet women, along with Robbins of Elwood, who walked in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. They started the golf outing to raise money for their walks. This year, it is April 24 at Inwood Golf Course in Joliet. Now, Robbins is the only original member left, with most of the organizers in the Elwood-Manhattan area. They don’t walk every year, but they keep the golf outing going to raise money
for the cause. The Tee Off for Titties is a 9 a.m. scramble with a shotgun start. It costs $90 a person and includes 18 holes with a card, a hot dog at the turn, beer on the course and dinner after. Dinner-only tickets are $25. Hole sponsorships are $100. Raffle prizes are encouraged, she said. Of course, there are the events signature pink bunnies and a Bloody Mary morning, according to the event flier.
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County to host three household hazardous waste collection events First is April 11 at JJC’s ‘Recyclepalooza’
Just in time for spring cleaning, the Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host a trio of one-day residential household hazardous waste collections. The first, part of Recyclepalooza, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Joliet Junior College, 2015 Houbolt Road. Will County is offering an array of recycling opportunities to keep unwanted materials out of the landfill and celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, said Marta
Keane, Recycling Program Specialist & Green Business Relations Coordinator for the Resource Recovery & Energy Division. Goodwill, Vintage Tech and foam cup manufacturer DART also will participate in Recyclepalooza, giving Will County residents a chance to recycle everything from electronics and scrap metal to foam plastics, textiles and home goods. Medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and canes, carpet and padding, and all types of wood will also be accepted. Residents may bring American flags for ceremonial destruction, as well. In addition to Recyclepalooza, household hazardous waste
collection events will be held Saturday, May 9, at Bolingbrook Village Hall, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, and Saturday, May 16, at the Will County Highway Facility, 25930 Egyptian Trail, Monee. Both events will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items to be collected include latex- and oil-based paint, mercury items, chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, motor oil and medications. For a complete list of what will and will not be accepted or for additional information about the Resource Recovery and Energy Division and other upcoming events, go to www.willcountygreen. com.
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Easter egg hunt goes to the dogs at HUGS event Proceeds used to care for search and rescue dog By Kris Stadalsky for the bugle
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Over 200 dogs and more than 400 of their humans came out to Hammel Dog Park on Saturday for the seventh annual HUGS for Hounds doggie Easter egg hunt. They were dressed in their Easter best, some with bonnets and bunny ears, and others in brightly colored sweaters to stave off the cool air. There were tutus, a few dresses and one snazzy pup with a top hat and cane who won the best dressed award. The annual event is held to raise funds for the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s search and rescue dog Jullo. Last year, the event, held by Shorewood HUGS, raised $2,000 for
Jullo, said HUGS President Molly Babyak. It costs about $3,500 a year to feed, care and train Jullo, so the organization contributes over half, Babyak said. “It’s great as always,” said Jullo’s handler Officer Dean Klier. “This is a huge event; it truly offsets the costs and keeps the (canine program) running.” While it’s for a worthy cause, the dogs just wanted to have fun. They enjoyed visiting and sniffing at each other as they eagerly waited for the egg hunt to begin. To make it fair for everyone, the dog has to touch the egg before the owner can pick it up and put it in the basket. Some dogs easily went to the eggs, while others had to be coaxed just a bit. HUGS volunteers set out 4,500 eggs with doggie treats inside, and another dozen special ones from JULIE, (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) that could be traded for a prize. There were also raffle prizes and
Cody, decked in his pink bunny suit, is happy to be at the Easter. (PHOTO BY KRIS STADALSKY FOR THE SENTINEL) contests for the biggest and smallest dogs, the best dressed, the dog who came the farthest and the dog who looks most like his or her owner. While Maureen Jurisic’s pug, Cody, didn’t win the best dressed award in his pink bunny outfit, Jurisic comes out every year for the HUGS for Hounds event with both Cody and miniature dachshund Abbey.
“We are regulars; we love it,” Jurisic said. “We see friends from (the hunt) every year, and they look forward to seeing us. We are so lucky it’s a beautiful day.” Lindsey and Marcus Duvall, on the other hand, did win the prize for coming the farthest with their French Bulldog Darla. All the way from Oklahoma, the couple just moved to the area a few weeks ago,
and Lindsey saw the event posted online. “I love it,” said Lindsey. “We move around a lot (for Marcus’ work) so it’s what I do to meet people, I go to dog parks.” Each award winner received a stuffed toy for their dog, a certificate and a chocolate rabbit for the owner. The Forest Preserve District of Will County has five dog parks, including the newest location on McClintock Road and U.S. Route 6 in Joliet, said Ralph Schultz, Director of Planning and Operations. The new park has areas for small, medium and large dogs, he said. For the first time this year, Plainfield Veterinary Clinic was the event’s sponsor. Dr. Erin Walsh was raffling off a free grooming and health exam. “This is so exciting. All these people came out with their dogs,” Walsh said. “I think it’s been a long, cold winter, and it’s nice they can get out like this. I am sure (the dogs) are thrilled.”
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Hillmen
fall in final JCA drops 17-12 decision to Providence in WJOL finale
By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
On paper, the ending of the 2015 WJOL Don Ladas Memorial Baseball Tournament was the same for Joliet Catholic Academy, the outcome was completely different. Sure, both games saw the Hillmen losing in the championship game in extra innings, however, last year’s battle was a 1-0 pitchers duel against Minooka. This time, JCA fell 17-12 to Providence Catholic, that saw the Hillmen use five pitchers in the contest that featured 31 hits, 13 walks, six hit batsmen and nine errors. JCA never led in the contest, as it rallied from behind several times in the game. After a scoreless first inning, Providence opened with three runs in the second, which JCA immediately answered. The Celtics, however, would put up a bunch more, holding a 12-6 advantage entering the bottom of the seventh. The Hillmen would rally to tie the game at 12-12 only to see Providence post five runs in the eighth inning to take the title. To get to the title game, JCA pounded Plainfield Central 16-0. In that contest, Mitch Boe opened the game with a home run and Drake Fellows belted a
three-run blast. Fellows also had a key single in the seventh-inning rally in the title game. “Everyone knows of Drake Fellows the pitcher, this year they are going to see Drake Fellows the hitter,” JCA coach Jared Voss said. It was Fellows the pitcher that got things rolling for the Hillmen as he allowed one run on three hits through six innings, as JCA beat Lockport 12-3. Fellows struck out 10, while walking only one Porter.
LOCKPORT After the loss to JCA on Thursday, the Porters defeated Joliet Central 7-4 in the first game on Saturday. Lockport were trailing 4-1 all and rallied for six runs in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead. Jake Huber’s single drove home the go-ahead run and Ben Wishba gave Lockport the cushion with a two-RBI double. Mike Stevens went the distance for Lockport and earned the win. Lockport ended up placing sixth in the tournament after losing 6-4 to Lincoln-Way West. The Porters, who led the first five innings, ended up with 10 hits, paced by Tyler Nassar, Davis Purviance and Stephen Hill had two hits.
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Drake Fellows pitched the win for JCA against Lockport in the opening round of the WJOL Tournament.
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JOLIET WEST Providence almost wouldn’t have had a chance for its late inning heroics against Joliet Catholic if it wasn’t for an extrainning, 2-1 win over Joliet West. Tigers’ senior right-hander Griffin McGuire held a 1-0 lead into the seventh, when a threebase error on a dropped fly ball put the tying run at third base. Brendan O’Hara got the only hit out of the infield off McGuire to tie the game. McGuire gave up only two hits and struck out six. Cody Grosse went 3 for 4 in the game. In the third-place game, West blanked Plainfield Central 3-0. Seniors Nick Marconi and Mike Wolz combined for the shutout.
MINOOKA Last year’s champion, the Indians had a rough go this season, placing seventh. After an opening loss to Providence, Minooka fell 12-5 to Lincoln-Way West.
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Kylie Robb had an RBI single in Joliet West’s 3-2 loss to Plainfield Central.
softball
West facing tough opponents By Scott Taylor sports editor
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Joliet West isn’t ducking any opponents early in the season.
Coming off a sectional final appearance last year, the Tigers opened their 2015 season against three of the top sectional teams not in their conference. Joliet West has gone 2-1 in those
games, topping Providence and Minooka and fell to Plainfield Central 3-2 in eight innings April 1.
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We dnesday, Apri l 8, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com wjol | from page 12 Jon Vesper singled and drove in a run for Minooka. In the final game, Brad Van Asdlen pitched a complete-game two-hitter in a 5-0 win over Joliet Central. Van Asdlen struck out six on the mound and posted a two-RBI single as Minooka scored all of its runs in the sixth inning. Patrick Rumsey had two hits for the Indians.
JOLIET CENTRAL After losing 14-0 to Plainfield Central on the first day of the tournament, Joliet Central was in every other game. The Steelmen gave up one big inning each to Lockport in Minooka, going 0-3. Against the Indians, Juan Cisneros and Ivan Arriaga each hits for Central, while Jeremy Kolberg allowed three hits through five innings. The Steelmen infield turned three double plays in the game. Against Lockport, Central got a strong performance on the bump from Alec Holcombe. Christian Sanchez posted an RBI double, while Cisneros had an RBI sacrifice fly.
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Sectional champs
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The Troy 7th grade girls volleyball teams won regional and sectionals titles and advanced to IESA state after beating Minooka for the sectional title.
tough | from page 13 “I love the schedule we have,” West coach Heather Suca said. “It is good to play the Plainfields and Providence and Minooka. We see the best pitching we will see all year. I think our conference is one of the best conferences around. We know what we need to work on.” In a rematch of a sectional semifinal from last year, the Tigers took a 2-1 lead on Plainfield Central in the top of the fifth inning as pitcher Kiley Robb had an RBI single. However, the Wildcats responded with a run in the bottom of the fifth and won the game in the bottom of the eighth. “They were swinging the bats well all game and we need to swing the bats better than we did,” Suca said. “They have a good pitcher though. We saw her three times last year and she made some adjustments from last year. It was a good game and I love playing this team. It is a good game every time we play them. There are some good things we did defensively.” In the previous win over Minooka, the Tigers (3-1) got two hits and two RBI from Lorelei Tockarczyk. Robb and Simone Carroll each had two RBI. “Overall I’m happy with our start,” Suca said. “We beat good teams in Providence and Minooka. We just have to keep getting better for the end of the year.” The bats have been a bit cool to start the year, but Robb is off to a solid start in her second varsity
season. “We have to hit the ball better,” Suca said. “(Kiley) has been doing a good job and keeping hitters off balance. I would like to see more strikeouts, but she has kept good hitting teams off balance.” West has high expectations again this year as it returns several key members of last year’s squad that won 21 straight games. “We still have four sophomores, but everyone who starts was on the team last year,” Suca said. “They know the expectations. We have high goals and we just have to iron some things out, which we will.” The Tigers fell to the Plainfield North Tigers Saturday, 10-5. Jen Ames was 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Lily Ongikiko was 3-for-3 with a double. •Joliet Central picked up a 16-4 win over East Aurora last week as Hannah Gawenda (4 runs) and Ashley Hare (double, triple, 2 RBI) each went 4-for-4. Jicara Tate and Christina Valentino (homer, 5 RBI) each went 3-for-4. The Steelmen fell to Plainfield
South Saturday 14-1. Despite the loss, they made some great plays in the field. “One of the things about our team is they never give up,” Joliet Central coach Erin Douglas said. “They are going to make their defensive plays. The right fielder made some big plays and we turned a couple double plays, so you can’t ask for anything more than that.” Going up against a fouryear starter like South’s Jordan Harbacek should be helpful for Joliet Central moving forward. “Their pitcher is great,” Douglas said. “She gives us a chance to see what we will be up against in conference because we go up against a lot of strong pitching.” The Steelmen feature returning starters Selena Velasquez, Christina Valentino, Hannah Gawenda and Autumn Lawson. “The goals are to stay competitive, never give up, learn from our errors and keep progressing,” Douglas said. “We want to keep improving every game.”
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q & a with local athletes ARE YOU MORE OF A TWITTER OR FACEBOOK PERSON? More of a Twitter person personally. It’s more interactive for me; I like it a lot better. HOW MANY FOLLOWERS DO YOU HAVE? I think I’m up in the 300s IS THERE ANYONE IN PARTICULAR YOU LIKE TO FOLLOW? I follow Troy Tulowitzki with the Rockies. I’ m a Rockies’ fan; I was born in Colorado. It’s kind of like a fan page so it’ll be pictures and stats and stuff like that.
Do you think the Cubs did the right thing by starting Kris Bryant in the minors?
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO MOST ON TWITTER? I just like to see what my friends are up to that’s what I use it pretty much for. ANY INTERESTING OR HUMOROUS EXPERIENCES YOU RECALL WHILE USING TWITTER? There was a Smack High (tweet). Hinsdale South tweeted at us, “You guys post pictures in your uniforms and we beat you all the time.” The past couple of years we’ve gotten back at them.
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mechelle voepel @mechelleV “Jewell Loyd played all 40 minutes, finishes with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists. SC threw all it could defensively at her.” angelo di carlo @angdicarlowdnu “Muffet McGraw gives big kudos to UConn’s Morgan Tuck on how talented and good she is. Says Tuck was best player vs ND in December.”
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Joliet Job Corps’ students make their impressions known Decorate building block that will be part of art exhibit As part of the national celebration of Job Corps’ 50th anniversary, six students from the Joliet Job Corps Center decorated a “building block” that will be part of a mobile art exhibit to be displayed in April on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Labor. The national celebration will be held on April 21 in Washington, D.C., and the event’s theme is “Building the Future of America’s Youth.” Across the country, individual Job Corps Centers decorated large blocks made of foam to illustrate each facility’s individual history and impact on the community while also honoring local supporters such as members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. When displayed, the blocks will be stacked together to tell the story of Job Corps. At the Joliet Job Corps Center, Morgan McFarland, the Center’s Safety Officer, and PasquinelTaylor, the Career Transition Instructor, led the project. Students Vincent
Joliet Job Corps Center students paint the Building Block that will be part of a mobile art exhibit displayed in Washington, D.C. (PHOTO COURTESY OF JOLIET JOB CORPS)
Kerr, 17, of Palos Hills; Rosie Bownes, 20, of Alton; Julia Bennett, 24, of Peoria; Kwami Wallace, 20, of Milwaukee; Isaiah Tucker, 18, of Racine, Wis.; and Nicolette Bryles, 20, of Sauk Village, decided to cover their block in photographs. They thought it was the best way to express an important message. “We wanted to show our appreciation for the Job Corps program, commemorate the 50th anniversary and show how we try to support the community as students,” Bownes said. The Joliet Job Corps students painted the block navy blue, a signature color at the Center. Then they chose photographs depicting
life at the Center including the students’ community service activities and shots of the Center’s director and staff. One side of the block features a jaguar, the Center’s mascot. “The Joliet Job Corps Center is happy to be part of Job Corps’ 50th celebration and 50 years of operation. Our students are very active in the cause of participating in events that bring about their Center involvement, leadership and representation,” said Christine Sanchez, Director of the Joliet Job Corps Center. “The building block was a project the students enjoyed as they displayed their teamwork
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for active seniors in your community
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seniors
Habits should change after 50 Eating healthy foods and exercising may not be enough to sustain health As people age, their dietary needs begin to change. Foods that were once staples of your diet as a youth may be restricted once you hit a certain age, while other foods you may have always avoided may now be necessary to fuel and support a healthy body. Eating healthy foods and exercising may not be enough to sustain health, as hormonal changes and other health effects as a person reaches age 50 can have a profound impact on his or her nutritional requirements. The following are a few things men and women over 50 may want to consider as they look to eat a healthy diet for years to come.
Vitamin D Both men and women age 50 and up have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D through exposure to the sun. Extra vitamin D will be needed from foods and supplements. Everyone over the age of 50 should take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU (10 ¾g), according to Canada’s
Food Guide. Without adequate vitamin D, bone strength and health can deteriorate because vitamin D promotes calcium absorption. Vitamin D also has other roles, including helping neuromuscular and immune function and reducing inflammation.
Friendly fats People over age 50 should increase their intake of unsaturated fats and reduce consumption of saturated fats. Nutrientrich unsaturated fats can guard against heart conditions, protect against stroke, keep skin supple, and even help men and women maintain good neurological health. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, olives, seeds, and fatty fishes.
Increase protein According to Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as they age, men and women need more protein in their diets to maintain their muscle mass. The amount of protein needed at a younger age no longer may be adequate. Look for lean sources of protein from fish and poultry. Beans are also a low-fat source of protein that can help fulfill daily protein requirements.
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