MAY 6, 2015 VOL. 20 ISSUE 21
Resolution calls for moratorium until governor’s office completes project review
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Featured News
BOARD REQUESTS IDOT HALT SOUTH SUBURBAN AIRPORT PROPERTY CONDEMNATIONS
SCHOOLS Troy 8th grader attends Argonne’s ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’ see Page 2
COUNTY Health department activates West Nile information line
More than 700 volunteers participate in weekend service project to help those in need
WILL COUNTY NEWS
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Residents encouraged to report location of dead birds
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FORUM Special Olympics Global Messengers educate, inspire see Page 7
SOFTBALL Hurling Hajduk Minooka junior pitcher shutting down opponents
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SOCCER Minooka gearing up for postseason run
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BUSINESS Dave Says: To take or not to take the money? see Page 14
Preschoolers at Plainfield united methodist Church help fill soap bags for delivery to Ridgewood united Community Pantry. (Photo By Pat Schager)
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education > Troy Middle School
8th grader attends Argonne’s ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’
Clarissa Mason participated in hands-on engineering experiments during the event Troy Middle School eighth grader Clarissa Mason said it was “amazing” to meet and work with several prominent women scientists this semester at Argonne National Laboratory’s “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.” The event introduced hundreds of Illinois eighth grade young women to the laboratory’s cuttingedge research facilities, where they participated in hands-on engineering experiments. “It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life,”
Mason said. At the event, Mason was part of a team that designed and built a model suspension bridge, figured out how to assemble a miniautomobile and make it run, and ran a particle accelerator simulator. Even before attending the event, Mason was interested in engineering. Now, she said she has narrowed down her field of choice a bit and would love to eventually have a career at a facility similar to Argonne. Troy Middle School science
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Clarissa Mason, an eighth grader at Troy Middle School, was encouraged to participate in Argonne National Laboratory’s ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’ by Troy science teacher Barbara Will-Henn, right. teacher Barbara Will-Henn encouraged Mason to apply to the program. She said the mentoring by educated, capable women scientists was one of the highlights
of the event. “Clarissa is an intelligent and thoughtful young lady,” Will-Henn said. “And, at such a young age, she is already preparing for her
future. She knows preparation is important. “For her to see these wellaccomplished women scientists working side-by-side with their male counterparts was a wonderful opportunity for her,” she added. Mason also heard motivational presentations by female Argonne employees, toured Argonne’s cutting-edge research facilities, learned about STEM careers and competed in an engineering team challenge. “Troy Middle School is proud to support Clarissa in this once-in-alifetime STEM opportunity,” Troy Middle School Principal Michael Portwood said.
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county news
Board requests IDOT halt South Suburban Airport property condemnations Resolution calls for moratorium until governor’s office completes project review The Will County Board recently passedaresolutionaskingtheIllinois Department of Transportation to impose a moratorium on eminent domain land acquisition for the proposed South Suburban Airport. The requested moratorium would last until a review of the project is completed by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration. “The property owners and residents in the footprint of the proposedthirdairportareabsolutely entitled to courtesy and respect for their legal rights,” board member Judy Ogalla, R-Monee, said. Ogalla represents the district affected by the airport development. “It is only right and prudent to respect everyone’s property rights and not allow the use of condemnation anytime a project is without full approval and funding,” she said. “We need to provide
relief to the families in the airport’s footprint that face great uncertainty over the future of their homes and land.” The board noted that Will County has actively participated in the process to develop the South Suburban Airport for many years, and board members have repeatedly passed resolutions opposing eminent domain authority. The board added that it has called on the state to maintain open communication channels with property owners and residents. “Will County residents should know their elected officials and especially this board are supportive of their property rights, and we will fight for them when those rights are challenged,” said Republican Caucus Chairman Chuck Maher, R-Naperville. “I
supported this resolution because our county supports economic development that involves careful planning, regional consensus and consideration of the health, safety welfare and protection of property rights.” Rauner recently issued an executive order to perform a thorough review of the proposed SSA and determine if the state of Illinois should continue with its development. Board members said they are hopeful the decision comes soon. “We are calling on the Governor to make a decision about this airport as soon as possible,” said board member Bob Howard, D-Beecher. Howard also represents residents in the affected district. “We have had nearly 50 years of study on this project, and landowners just need resolution,” he said. “It is not fair to keep our residents in limbo and worried what will happen to their homes tomorrow.”
county news
Health department activates West Nile information line for residents Residents encouraged to report dead birds May marks the beginning of the West Nile Virus season across Illinois, and Will County residents can help minimize the potential for WNV by reporting dead birds to the Will County Health Department. Will County’s WNV Information Line is now available for individuals wishing to report dead birds, which can help identify the potential for human infections. The 24-hour service is accessible at 815-7407631. Launched in May 2002, the information line enables area residents to access the latest information concerning WNV, report the location of dead birds and talk to a health department representative about the disease during regular weekly business hours. Will County Environmental Health uses dead bird reports to monitor potential WNV hot spots
and identify other possible trends requiring health department intervention. Adult crows and blue jays have long been testing priorities, but the Illinois Department of Public Health will accept multiple bird species for laboratory analysis. Other birds suitable for testing include robins, finches, grackles, sparrows, wrens, swallows and cardinals. “WNV poses potential health risks for everyone,” said John Cicero, executive director of the Will County Health Department. “We are interested in the location of dead birds because that information is one way we are able to assess the potential for local virus activity. Dead bird monitoring and testing are critical parts of the statewide WNV surveillance initiative.” The health department will collect a limited number of reported dead birds and submit them to the state for analysis. Pictures of bird testing priorities can be viewed
on the environmental health Web page, www.willcountyhealth.org. WNV is a mosquito-borne disease capable of producing encephalitis and meningitis, potentially fatal inflammations of the brain and spinal cord. Residents can minimize personal risk by avoiding outdoor activity at dusk and near dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. Wearing light-colored long sleeves and eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites on your property can also reduce personal risk. Residents are also advised to use insect repellent containing DEET or other chemical compounds that deter mosquitoes when spending time outdoors. There were more than 2,250 human WNV cases and 85 fatalities reported in 22 states last year. Illinois has reported 2,133 cumulative WNV human infections and 135 fatalities since 2002. The state totals include 66 Will County cases and two local fatalities.
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news briefs
Roadway, parking lot improvements set for Jefferson Street at Inwood Athletic Club
The Joliet Park District has awarded a contract to P.T. Ferro ConstructionCompanyforroadway and parking lot improvements and a traffic signal installation on Jefferson Street at the entrance to the Inwood Athletic Club. The improvements include the realignment of existing driveways on Jefferson Street and a proposed traffic signal that will service the
Inwood complex to the south and the Hawk VW Dealership to the north. Construction began Monday and expected to be completed midway through summer. The first phase of the construction will require the temporary closure of the driveways to the Inwood complex off Jefferson Street for approximately two weeks. Access will be limited to the Inwood complex from exiting driveways off Infantry Drive. Motorists are urged to use caution while driving in this area.
School District 88A looks to fill two board vacancies Richland School District 88A Board of Education is accepting applications to fill two vacancies of an unexpired term resulting from the April 7 election and the resignation of Sylvia Zielke.
The individuals appointed will serve on the Richland School Board from the date of their appointment, which is expected to be this month, until April 2017. Requirements to serves as a board member include: U.S. citizenship, be at least 18 years of age, be a resident of Illinois and the district for at least one year immediately preceding
appointment, and be a registered voter. Additional requirements prohibit child sex offenders from serving on the board. Applicants also must not hold another incompatible public office or have a prohibited interest in any contract with the district.
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county news
Weekend service project helps those in need More than 700 volunteers participate in The Big Serve By Pat Schager for the bugle
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There are many ways to help and serve the community, and Will County residents set aside an entire weekend for The Big Serve. Whether collecting bags of food around town, stocking shelves with needed supplies or sprucing up local food pantries, more than 700 volunteers took the time to give back on Saturday and Sunday. Community Christian Church in Shorewood, the Plainfield United Methodist Church, Hope United Methodist Church in Joliet and the village of Plainfield were just some of the organizations that joined helping hands for the good of those in need during the countywide community service project. Sandy Krzywanos of Plainfield United Methodist Church and her helpers loaded bags of food and supplies intended for families served by the Ridgewood United Community Pantry. The bags,
which included a month’s supply of homemade soap, were filled by 3- to 7-year-old helpers on Sunday afternoon. At the same time, preschoolers at Plainfield United Methodist Church were busy painting flower pots and filling them with flowers to take to homebound neighbors and nursing homes. Project leaders Carrie Becker and Kelly Carlson said even little kids can be a part of serving others. Some of Saturday’s communitywide projects included a blood drive, Morning Star Mission Tag Day, spring-cleaning at Daybreak Shelter in Joliet called “Shine That Kitchen,” and picking up trash and removing debris along the DuPage River. Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry, located in the Plainfield Township building, received a fresh bright yellow paint job. The all-day project involved emptying and moving shelves, putting them back when the paint dried, and restocking everything in its correct spots. All that work, was happily done by 3 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, the village of Plainfield sponsored project where volunteers assisted in a spring cleanup and yard work at homes needing a little extra help.
Photos By Pat Schager | For The Bugle
(From left, going clockwise) Preschoolers at Plainfield United Methodist Church help fill soap bags for delivery to Ridgewood United Community Pantry; One of the finished sleep mats made out of weaved plastic bags for project named “New Life for Old Bags”; Group of volunteers at Plainfield United Methodist Church helped collect items for area food pantries. Hope United Methodist Church volunteers wrote letters to individuals needing a little extra support and encouragement from lists the Church had compiled. Another group was busy turning old plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. The process is called “plarn,” and involved weaving strips
from the bags into rug-like mats. Debbie Jankowski and Amy Anderson, team leaders at Murphy Junior High School, oversaw volunteers making “Journey Bags” for children in foster care. The bags were filled with comfort items for children who are abruptly taken out of their homes and put into foster
care, according to the Big Serve website. The Journey Bags will be distributed to CASA of Will County, One Hope United, and Lutheran Child and Family Services. Sunday’s closing ceremony at Plainfield Central High School was a celebration of those who gave to those who needed.
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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. Jamie M. Prewitt, 18, 4753 Pratt Court, Plainfield, was arrested April 24 at Pebble beach and Brighton and charged with possession of a look-alike substance.
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Toddrick D. Pinnick, 21, 2219 Basswood Road, was arrested April 24 at 413 Grover and charged with possession of cannabis.
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Terry Smith, 54, 350 E. Washington, was arrested April 24 at 118 E. Jackson and charged with battery, criminal trespass to real property and disorderly conduct.
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Dawn K. Hogue, 34, 611 E. Cass, was arrested April 24 at her residence and charged with criminal trespass to real property.
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Michael C. Taylor, 32, 211 Criswell Drive, 32, was arrested April 24 at 209 Criswell and charged with battery.
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John A. Hicks, 18, 2025 Heatherstone Lane, Plainfield, was arrested April 24 at 7800 West Caton Farm Road and charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Quinton L. Jenkins, 32, homeless, was arrested April 24 at 611 E. Cass, and charged with child sex predator fail to report weekly.
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Shantel A. Johnson, 27, 330 Willow Ave., was arrested April 24 at the same residence and charged with obstructing a peace officer.
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Joseph A. Clark, 32, 916 Rosary Lane, was arrested April 25 at 1401 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.
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Joseph L. Smith, 66, 605 Norton Ave., was arrested April 25 at 333 Madison Ave. and charged with disorderly conduct.
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Jorge A. Guzman, 27, 567 E. Benton, was arrested April 25 at 22 W. Cass and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
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Lisa A. Jones, 50, 433 E. Jackson, 50, was arrested April 26 and 1401 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.
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Andre Ellis, 52, 118 Union, was arrested April 26 at 912 E. Washington and charged with criminal trespass to real property and assault.
Jose L. Leon Magana Jr., 446 14 N. Maggie Lane, Romeoville, 22 was arrested April 25 at McDonough and Railroad and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Charles E. Ducan, 49, 12 Garfield, was arrested April 25 at 125 Akin and charged with driving under the influence.
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Jacob S. Procaskey, 26, 2804 Canturbury Lane, Shorewood, was arrested April 26 at 414 Terry and charged with obstructing a police officer.
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Michael J. Rizzo, 31, 526 Kimball Place, Oak Lawn, was arrested April 26 at 15 N. Joliet and charged with criminal trespass to real property.
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Michael J. Murphy, 37, 51 E. Godley, was arrested April 26 at 4280 W. Jefferson and charged with aggravated DUI.
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Tyressa L. White, 24, 358 N. Broadway, was arrested April 26 at 1750 McDonough and charged with reckless conduct, aggravated battery, domestic battery and criminal damage to property.
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Jimme D. Briggs, 26, 120 S. Larkin, was arrested April 26 at 3rd and Union and charged with domestic battery.
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Alex L. Williams, 52, 4819 West Lexington, Chicago, was arrested April 26 at 358 N. Broadway and charged with criminal trespass to real property.
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Diamond D. Anderson, 20, 1702 Houston, was arrested April 26 at 208 Illinois and charged with obstructing a police officer. William L. Prater, 37, 413
25 Morgan, was arrested April 26 at 116 Seeser and charged with home invasion and aggravated battery. Edward A. Prater, 36, 1919 E. was arrested April 26 at 116 Seeser and charged with criminal damage to property, home invasion, and aggravated battery.
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M. George, 30, 413 27 Tanya Morgan, was arrested April 26 at 116 Seeser and charged with possession of cannabis and aggravated battery.
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Paul F. Sims III, 55, 415 Bridge, was arrested April 26 at 201 Redbud and charged with domestic battery and possession of drug equipment.
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Deandre J. Wilder, 33, 603 Meadow Ave., Rockdale, was arrested April 26 in the 1400 block of Englewood and charged with domestic battery.
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Corrine R. Deak, 28, 806 Shorewood, was arrested April 26 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive and charged with theft.
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Bryana Operzedek, 22, 542 W. Murray, Macomb, was arrested April 26 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive and charged with theft.
Kylie A. Krstinich, 19, 5801 Arbor Gate Drive, Plainfield was arrested April 27 at 5914 Greyhawk for aggravated domestic battery.
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Kristoffer A Thomas, 38, 1534 Englewood Ave., was arrested April 27 at 333 Kline for battery, resisting a peace officer and obstructing a peace officer.
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Frank A Constant, 29, 1810 Arbor Lane, 29, was arrested April 27 at 1401 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.
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guest column > special voices
Special Olympics Global Messengers educate, inspire with special needs. Mary Ellen spoke about sensory processing disorder and Special Voices autism. Two-days later, Mary Ellen and news@enterprisepiblications.com @specialchronicles.com Breanna returned to speak to another In April, we celebrated Autism class of students studying to become Awareness Month, a time to educate our special education teachers. Similarly to Breanna, I also communities about how it have given four presentations at feels to be diagnosed with a university in order to share my autism or other types of story. I, myself, was diagnosed intellectual disabilities. with learning disabilities and a My friend, Breanna severe language disorder. In April Bogucki,17, was diagnosed 2013 and April 2014, I spoke twice with a form of autism— to Professor John Fountain’s PDD-NOS—and obsessive media writing class at my alma compulsive disorder. Daniel Smrokowski mater, Roosevelt University. On the weekend of March In April 2014 and April 2015, I 22, 2014, Breanna’s public returned to Roosevelt to speak to speaking career began. She Dr. Jiwon Yoon’s media and social was among 22 other fellow Special Olympics athletes who were change class. In their speeches, Mary Ellen and trained to become Global Messengers, or Breanna talked about Breanna’s story speakers, for Special Olympics Illinois. Soon after this training, Breanna and and the impact that special education her mother, Mary Ellen, chose to give had on her life. Similarly, I talked about back to a group of special education my story of having special needs and teachers who have helped Breanna how I created Special Chronicles. According to her mother, Breanna has succeed in life. Thus far, they have given three presentations to future special had a wonderful special education team education teachers studying at Western since she entered the Early Childhood Illinois University. The first was given in Program at Cary School District 26 December 2014 via Skype on how special when she was 3 years old. Mary education teachers can change the lives Ellen credits much of her daughter’s progress with having wonderful of their students. “We wanted them to know how grateful therapists, administrators, teachers and we are that they chose this profession paraprofessionals. Bree attended kindergarten through and how important what they will be eighth grade in the “regular education” doing is,” said Mary Ellen. The second presentation was on classroom with the help of a one-onMarch 28, 2015, when they spoke to the one aide. She received speech and Council for Exceptional Children— a occupational therapy and special student organization dedicated to those education services.
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I attended kindergarten through third grade at Holy Trinity Catholic School and fourth through twelfth grade at Westmont School District 201, where I also received special education services with a one-on-one aide. In telling Bree’s story, Mary Ellen demonstrated different therapies that worked for Bree over the years. One of these therapies is the use of visual schedules. “When stressed or anxious, don’t use more words,” explained Mary Ellen in their presentation materials. When Breanna entered high school at Cary Grove High, she was mainstreamed, still receiving special education services. Both Breanna and I received similar special education accommodations, including extended time on tests, small classroom sizes, special education math and study hall, and speech and language therapy. Mary Ellen and Breanna concluded each presentation showing what life is like to be diagnosed with a disability. Their presentations were well received from students and professors alike. “Mrs. Bogucki was an excellent presenter who was easily able to convey the frustrations, as well as the excitement, of figuring out how to help Breanna develop to her highest potential,” said Mary Jensen, professor of special education at Western Illinois University. “Meeting Bree was just a delight for all of us!” Some of us with special needs have the opportunity to share our talents to a global audience.
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letter to the editor
Nurses’ Week recognizes their important role As we celebrate Nurses’ Week at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, it prompts me to think about and comment on behalf of our Medical Staff who rely on our nurses to ensure that our hospitalized patients are cared for with compassion, dedication and professional expertise every minute of each day. Nursing has always been an admired profession, but the practice continues to advance and exceed beyond that of years past. Nurses today are constantly called upon to further their own education, earn specialized certifications, as well as to learn and share new techniques and evidence-based practices with other professional caregivers. They are collaborators on the front line of patient care. Although it’s
impossible to quantify the impact our nurses make, their dedication can be felt by every patient. Every day our nurses embrace Presence Health’s values and continue to fulfill our mission of building communities of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. We have experienced first-hand the benefits of partnering on superior clinical quality which has earned Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center a place on Healthgrades list of top 50 hospitals nationwide, one of only eight in Illinois, on patient outcomes. We also commend their hard work and dedication as they pursue Magnet Accreditation. I am deeply proud of the many ways in which Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center has grown to be a regionally and
nationally recognized organization. The Medical Staff is so grateful for the many ways our nursing staff has collaborated with our physicians. It is this teamwork which sets Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center apart in our field and makes us such an asset in our community. Nursing is more than a career. It is a calling; and the physicians at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center recognize and thank the skilled, compassionate nurses who keep our patients safe while providing excellent quality of care. After all, is this not what we want for ourselves? Sincerely, William J. Farrell, MD, MBA Medical Staff President Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
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Hurling Hajduk Minooka junior pitcher shutting down opponents
By Mark Gregory sports reporter
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When she toes the rubber, Minooka junior Alyssa Hajduk stands 5-foot, 5-inches in cleats and is only about a happy meal over 100 pounds, so it is easy to see why on deck hitters are not intimidated. That is, until she delivers her first pitch. “Sometimes her size plays to her advantage,” said Minooka softball coach Mark Brown. “Teams see her out there and they get a little confident and then when she starts to shut them down, they get frustrated because she isn’t this big, intimidating pitcher. “When she has her rise ball working and she is changing
hitter’s eye level, I will run her up there against any other pitcher in the state.” Hajduk said she is asked all the time where her power comes from. “I use every bit of strength I have in me. I give it my all,” she said. “I am not intimidated by anyone once I am locked in. I mix up my pitches and keep hitters off balance. That is the key to any good pitching. You can’t blow everyone away.” One of her other strengths is her catcher. Junior Audrey Hanouw, who is equal in stature to Hajduk, said the two know each other better than most high school batteries. “We have been together since
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Alyssa Hajduk is the No. 1 pitcher for Minooka.
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Minooka gearing up for postseason run By Scott Taylor sports editor
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Minooka has been competitive throughout the season, but have
come up just short in several conference games. The Indians (7-5) have lost three Southwest Prairie Conference matches by one goal each.
“We’ve lost three conference games by one,” Minooka coach Chris Brolley said. “We’re young. We will learn from it. You always want to be competitive in every game and I think we have been.” A recent 2-1 shootout loss to Plainfield Central was among those losses, where the Indians held the lead for much of the game before a goal in the final minutes tied the game. “These are good games to watch,” Brolley said. “The girls have fun in them. We both had chances. That is the game of soccer and our conference. Our conference is just competitive. Every game we play goes down to the end of the game and everyone has a chance.” In that game Martina Kotrba scored a goal midway through the first half as the Indians controlled the play for the first half. However, it was all Central in the second half and it finally got
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Tara Pentoney (right) and Minooka are ready for the postseason.
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Porters win SWSC, again By Mark Gregory
sports reporter
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While it’s called the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division meet, it may as well just be a dual meet between Lockport and Sandberg. For the past few years, it has been the Porters and Eagles who have battled for league supremacy and like it has been each time – Lockport again came up with the win. The Porters tallied 75 points in the meet, besting Sandburg by 15.
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Ixcel Contreras placed third at No. 1 singles for Joliet Central at the SWSC meet last week.
Joliet Central and Stagg tied for third with 36 points, while Joliet West was fifth with 14 points and Bolingbrook and HomewoodFlossmoor tied for seventh with two points apiece. Lockport was led by Jessica Miller. The junior won the No. 1 singles draw and combined with Haley Egelhof to take the title at No. 3 doubles. “It feels really good to come in and know that everyone is gunning for us,” Miller said. “We like it. There was a lot of pressure
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12 minooka | from page 10 the equalizer with seven minutes left in the game. The overtime went back-and-forth and Central won in the shootout. “I think we started playing more defense than offense and were just trying to solidify the win rather than try to work up the field and get chances,” Brolley said. “If we could change
porters | from page 11 coming into Friday because we were only five points ahead of Sandburg, so we wanted to come in and take home the plaque.” Individually, Egelhof equaled her partner and took the individual title at the No. 2 singles position. At No. 3 singles, Lockport’s Hannah Burke took the individual crown, as did Sarah Heimberg at No. 4, Jennifer Inczauskis at No. 6, Christine Maida at No. 8, Madison Morrow at No. 9 and Clare Kolacki at No. 10. On the doubles front, Lockport took three of the top
W ednesday, M ay 6, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com that we would. In overtime we had some really good chances. Credit them for making saves.” Minooka has used good possession and a deep bench to help its success this year. “Our possession has been good,” Brolley said. “The kids know where to be and how to play. We’ve had some great play from our seniors leading the way.
We’re aggressive and have a deep bench. We can play 20 girls.” Looking forward to the playoffs, Brolley hopes playing on turf will help the Indians. The regional host, BradleyBourbonnais and the sectional host, Joliet Central, both have turf fields. “I want to play on turf,” Brolley said. “We’re much better on turf.
It spreads us out and gets our center mids, who are dynamite, some time with the ball and then they are able to distribute.” Minooka is the No. 3 seed in the Bradley regional and faces Joliet Central, the No. 2 seed, at 6:30 p.m. May 19. No. 4 Joliet West faces the host and top seed at 4:30 the same day. The winner of the regional
moves on to the Joliet Central, which plays at 5 p.m. May 27. •Lockport is the No. 10 seed in the Metea Valley Sectional and faces No. 8 Oswego in the Lockport Regional at 5 p.m. May 20. The winner plays in the regional final at 5 p.m. May 22, likely against No. 1 Naperville North.
five places. Aside from the No. 3 team, Inczauskis and Lauren Hueckstedt combined to win the No. 1 doubles title and Morrow and Lindsey Vrba won at No. 5 doubles. At No. 2 doubles, Lockport’s Heimberg and Deanna Cooper placed second, while Burke and Maida took second at No. 4 doubles. On the singles side, Cooper placed second at No. 7, while Hueckstedt was third at No. 5 giving Lockport a top three place winner at all 15 positions. At No. 3 singles, Joliet West’s Natalie Mander took the title in
three sets. “I am very excited,” Mander said. “I beat the girl from Lockport (in the semifinals), who was the same girl I lost to in doubles, so that felt good.” Mander, a captain, said she was pleased in how the Tigers improved from doubles play to singles play. “With how mentally tough singles can be, It was exciting to see all the players advance past round one,” she said. “From what I saw even on the bus ride over that the attitude was all about coming here to win. It was exciting to see the girls come and
fight for every point.” West’s No. 4 singles Kortnie Hammac placed fourth, as did Haylie Clement at No. 8. In doubles action, Mander and Karen Valencia finished fourth. “We play hard every day, some days just go better than others,” Valencia said. Joliet Central had five singles players take third place. At No. 1 singles, Ixcel Contreras earned a third-place finish. “During the season I didn’t do so well, but at the end of the season, I did better,” Contreras said. “I am proud of myself. This is my last year, so it is a nice way
to end. I started off from the bottom and this year I played No. 1.” She was followed by Izamar Chavez at No. 4, Danielle Morgan at No. 7, Kennia Roman at No. 8 and Rene Smith at No. 9. Placing fourth was Cathy Silva at No. 10. In the doubles draw, Stephanie Franco and Giovanny Valadez placed third at No. 4 doubles, as did Contreras and Smith at No. 5. Alejandra Zavala and Morgan finished fourth at No. 2 doubles, while Silva and Roman was fourth at No. 3.
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hajduk | from page 9 we have been 12,” Hanouw said. “We play in the summer for the New Lenox Lightning, so we have a connection. We play all year together. I love calling pitches for her. I can see from the hitter’s swing what they won’t hit and I call it. Her rise is her best pitch, but her changeup will mess up any hitter.” Brown agreed that Hajduk’s rise ball is her best weapon. “Teams are having a hard time laying off her rise ball and then pair that with a nice off speed pitch and it is a long day for opposing hitters,” he said. While she knows she has great skill, Hajduk said her biggest asset may not be physical at all. “My head is one of my biggest strengths,” she said. “I don’t let the other team’s cheering mess me up and if I make a bad pitch, I come right back and make a good one the next pitch. I go out there and take it inning by inning, pitch by pitch and go out and get the win.” Winning is something she has achieved more often than not. Overall, Hajduk is averaging nine strikeouts a game this season, including a season-high 24 against Providence in an extra inning game. In Southwest Prairie Conference action, she has a 6-1 record and is averaging 11 strikeouts a game. “It is great when half of your outs in conference games come via the K,” Brown said. While Brown is thrilled with everything Hajduk has done this season, what he is most happy about is that he has her for even another season after this one. “She is a junior and the improvements and strides she made from last year to this year are incredible,” Brown said. “And we get her back for one more.”
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To take the money or not to take the money The people who are telling you to take the cash don’t think the way you do Dear Randy, Dear Dave, I don’t know all the I was recently notified details of the episode that I am one of the you’re talking about, or beneficiaries of a class what happened with this action lawsuit against a particular company. But previous employer. I don’t agree with the The amount I can idea that we’re supposed receive is just $200, but to beat up anyone we I don’t feel like this past can, or milk everything employer wronged me in Dave Says any way. Everyone around money advice by we can get out of every company or human being me is urging me to take dave ramsey we come across. Some the money, but I feel kind people are just incredibly of weird about accepting anything under the circumstances. opportunistic. They live like it’s anarchy, and they have no sense of What do you think I should do? Randy fairness or decorum. But you do.
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The people who are telling you to take the cash don’t think the way you do. They’re the kind who would take any money, no matter the reason. But you sound like the kind of person who wouldn’t do that, so you shouldn’t be taking advice from those people. I think your heart has already told you what to do, Randy. God is whispering in your ear. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t take it. If it were $100,000, I wouldn’t take it. You were not wronged, and that money is for someone who was wronged. You have a sense of dignity and pride about yourself and your behavior, and I respect that. My advice is to listen to your heart. —Dave
The people who are telling you to take the cash don’t think the way you do. They’re the kind who would take any money, no matter the reason. But you sound like the kind of person who wouldn’t do that, so you shouldn’t be taking advice from those people. * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 9 Union Street, Joliet, IL 60433 (Single Family Home). On the 21st day of May, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Provident Funding Associates, L.P.; Plaintiff V. Maria T. Ruiz; Hector M. Ruiz; People of the State of Illinois; TD Bank USA, N.A.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Maria T. Ruiz, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Hector M. Ruiz, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendant. Case No. 14 CH 1080 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twentyfour (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.
For Information Please Contact: Wirbicki Law Group 33 W Monroe Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603-5332 312-360-9455 312-572-7823 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 2457 Red Oak Trail Crest Hill, IL 60403 (Residential). On the 28th day of May, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: US Bank, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2013-1T Plaintiff V. John Ford a/k/a John G. Ford; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 12 CH 6360 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-12-35282 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 4/29, 5/6, 5/13
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MAY 7-9
Spring Plant Sale. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lockport Township High School, 1333 E. Seventh St., Lockport. The Lockport Township High School Horticulture Club will be hosting its annual spring plant sale. The sale, which is open to the public and includes a wide array of flowers and plants, such as marigolds, petunias, impatiens, spider plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Prices range from $2 to $10. The sale is held in the greenhouse of East Campus, which is located near the tennis courts.
MAY 7
2015 Community Resource Job Fair. 1-5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, 411 S. Larkin Ave., Joliet. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet’s Head Start Program is hosting the 2015 Community Resource Job Fair. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with more than 50 employers. Be sure to bring copies of your resume, dress for success and prepare to interview on-site. For more information, call Loretta Hamilton at 815-724-1213. To learn more about Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.
Legends in Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theater, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, Cher and Elton John tribute artists will perform. Tickets are on sale now at the Rialto box office, by calling 815-726-6600 or through Ticketmaster.
MAY 8
April Showers Bring May Flowers. 5-7 p.m. at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. t. Joseph Academy’s annual spring benefit will feature hors d’oevres, beverages, door prizes, raffles and music. Tickets are available for a donation of $20, which includes entry into a drawing for a large screen television and other prizes. Proceeds will be used for the campus and for student scholarships. For more information, call 815-723-4567.
MAY 12
Teen Crafts–All About Bow Ties. 6:30-8 p.m. at White Oak Library’s Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive. Bow ties are cool, and the library’s crafting all kinds of cool bow ties you can wear and share. Forget crocheted doilies and itchy knit sweaters.
Get your craft on with practical, simple and decidedly unboring projects for everyone. Grades 7-12. Register online, in person or by phone. For more information, call 815-552-4280 or visit www. whiteoaklibrary.org. Celebrating Life in Recovery. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is offering a free 14-week series on overcoming any addiction that disrupts your life or interferes with your ability to have healthy relationships. This program does not just focus on drugs and alcohol, but has a biblical approach to recovery from whatever you may be struggling with. The program begins May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Joliet SDA Church, 21514 W. Division St., Lockport. This series will meet every Tuesday for 14 weeks. For more information or to sign up call 815-365-4219 or visit www.eventsnearhere.com/ OverComingAddictions.
MAY 14
Our Paramount Pollinators. 6:30 p.m. at Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park, Joliet. A meeting of The Will County Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society will feature a program by Kelly
Ksiazek, M.S. Our Paramount Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, and even bats provide the very important service of pollination. This presentation will describe the role of pollinators, provide an overview of their importance, describe how pollination ecology research is contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts, and suggest ways for people to get involved with pollinator protection. Will County Audubon Society meetings are free and open to the public. For more information call 815-725-2934. Centennial Sinatra. 7:30 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theater, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. This year is the year Frank Sinatra would have turned 100 years old. To commemorate his life, Steve Lippia will perform Centennial Sinatra–A Tribute Celebrating the Life and Music of Frank Sinatra. Tickets are on sale now at the Rialto box office, by calling 815-726-6600 or through Ticketmaster.
MAY 16
Star Wars Scavenger Hunt. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Joliet Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Children and families are invited to find 20 of the Original Star Wars action figures plus a bonus figure hidden throughout the Museum’s galleries. Free admission. For more information, call 815-723-5201 or visit www. jolietmuseum.org.
MAY 18
Bilingual Story Time. 6-6:30 p.m. at White Oak Library’s Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive. ¡Una hora de Cuentos!Speakers of all languages are welcome to come hear fun stories in Spanish and English and make a craft! Parents are welcome to attend with their child! This program is for children ages 3 to 6. Limited to 25 participants. Please register online, in person, or by phone. For more information, call 815-552-4280 or visit www. whiteoaklibrary.org.
MAY 20
2015 Time Travelers Bus Tours. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lemont-Lockport Church Tour with lunch included at the historical Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport. The tour will visit some historical and unique churches in the Lemont and Lockport area. For more information and to buy tickets, call 815-723-5201 ext. 235 or visit www.jolietmuseum.org.
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MAY 21
1976 Band. 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s Outdoor Rooftop Terrace, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The Summer Rooftop Music Series is back in 2015 for its sixth year. The band 1976 revisits all the great rockin’ music from the 1970s. A different live performance is featured each month. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and performers take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for students with valid student I.D. and JAHM members, or $10 for the general public. Proceeds from this event benefit the museum’s educational & programming departments. For more information, call 815-7235201 or visit www.jolietmuseum. org.
MAY 25
Memorial Day Mass. 9 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, 1519 N. Plainfield Road, Plainfield. If inclement weather, Mass will take place at the church at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair. There will be no 7:30 a.m. Mass on Memorial Day. For more information about St. Mary Immaculate Parish, call 815436-2651 or visit www.smip.org.
JUNE 1
LEGO Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages 6-12. Everything is awesome when you play with LEGOs at the library. Bring your creativity, the library will supply the LEGOs and games. For more information and to register, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us or call 815-725-1715.
JUNE 6
Annual Star Wars Day. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Costumed characters, kids games, prize giveaways, live music,vendors, exhibitors special guests, authors and artists. Free admission. For more information, call 815-740-2660 or visit www.jolietlibrary.org.
JUNE 8
Board Game Night. 6-8 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages 13 and older. Stop by to play fun multiplayer board games like Magic the Gathering, Risk, Scrabble and more. Bring your friends and family for a fun night out. For more information, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us or call 815-725-1715.
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