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OkTOBeRFeST: FOOd, FUn And MASSkRUGSTeMMen celebration is a recently revived shorewood tradition held at cene’s four seasons park
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newS Judge finds Joshua Miner guilty in Hickory St. Murders “3 down, 1 to go,” said Duval Rankins, father of Terrance Rankins
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OPInIOn Welcome to the new Sentinel
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SPOrTS Hilltopper heartbreaker Joliet Catholic falls to Nazareth on last-second blocked kick
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the Details. there were lots of great
choices in last year’s costume exchange at shorewood Village Hall.
For the second year, shorewood is hosting a free costume exchange at the Village Hall, 1 towne Centre Blvd. the event is the brainchild of Denise schmidt, shorewood’s parks, Business and recreation planner. Her title really should be Queen of Fun because if it involves a good time in shorewood, she’s definitely involved. “it is major expense to outfit everyone for Halloween, and what do you do with the old ones?” she said. “that is how this came about. it gives mom and dad a place to get rid of old costumes and a place to get one that is new to you and in good shape.” Best of all, it gives some
financial breathing room to families who don’t have the disposable income to buy tons of new stuff. Here’s how it works: stop by village hall from 8 to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays before oct. 18 and drop off any gently used and complete costumes. in turn, you will receive a numbered ticket. Come back to village hall from 9 a.m. to noon on oct. 18 and you will be able to choose a new costume. if you donate two costumes you will be allowed to choose two, and so on. “if you donate a girl’s costume but you need a boys costume, that is fine too. you can chose from any costume,” schmidt said.
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Oktoberfest: Food, fun and masskrugstemmen Celebration is a recently revived Shorewood tradition held at Cene’s Four Seasons Park
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By Stewart Warren staff reporter
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So you think you can hold your beer? Try masskrugstemmen. Yes, masskrugstemmen. It’s a Bavarian contest, a test of strength and endurance that sounds so easy: hold a fivepound mug of suds in one hand, arm extended and perfectly straight. Don’t spill a drop. Some people realized the difficulty after they signed up to compete in the competitions during Shorewood’s Oktoberfest
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saturday • oct. 18 PHOTO By Stewart Warren
The men try to hold on to the mugs. celebration on Saturday. Karen James, the village’s community development director, was one of them. She signed up for the ladies’ contest that was held midway through the evening, and like a trooper, took her place in front of
the stage, grabbed a mug of beer and held it, arm outstretched. Denise Schmidt, the village’s recreation planner, was the evening’s MC and the judge of the contest. see oktoberfest | page 22
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Joliet City Council
Council doubles fines for handicapped parking violations Council voted unanimously during meeting to increase the fine from $250 to $500 By Stewart Warren staff reporter
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Beginning January 1, drivers who park illegally in one of Joliet’s handicapped parking spots will pay a much heavier fine. The members of the City Council voted unanimously during their Tuesday meeting to increase the fine from $250 to $500. Business owners will have the next few months to install new signs in their parking lots including updated information about the penalty, City Manager Jim Hock said.
that accepts handicapped parking violations,” he said, making the comment during the Council’s workshop session on Monday. In the past, Joliet police wrote about 500 handicapped parking violation tickets each year, Police Chief Brian Jim Hock Jan Quillman joliet City Councilwoman Benton said. Manager at large That number decreased to 350 in the past two years, Benton said, explaining that The city is serious about the a group of volunteer “spotters” enforcement, Councilwoman worked with the police to identify Jan Quillman said on Tuesday. scofflaws. Unfortunately, two of those Drivers who break the law will volunteers – the backbones of have to pay the fine. “I hope that the people who the program – died recently, he park in Joliet and receive this fine said. Now the police are working to will take it to heart,” she said. “Be glad that you can walk all that reinvigorate the program before way to the door and save those the change in the law next year, places for the people who really Benton said. “We would prefer compliance. need them.” Councilman Jim McFarland We don’t want to write tickets. Our goal would be to have our agreed. “Hopefully our residents will volunteers go out and not observe know Joliet is not a community any violators,” Bennett said.
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Judge finds Joshua Miner guilty in Hickory St. Murders ‘Three down, one to go,’ said Duval Rankins, father of Terrance Rankins By Stewart Warren staff reporter
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When the judge proclaimed him guilty of six counts of murder Wednesday morning, Joshua Miner was very still. He said nothing. He didn’t twitch. The paper and pen on the table in front of him remained unused. He had expected the worst. “He saw the writing on the wall,” Mike Renzi, the Assistant Will County Public Defender who represented him, said later. “He was not surprised by the verdict at all.” Miner’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12, and he is likely to be sentenced to life in prison, Renzi said. In fact, the entire courtroom was silent on Wednesday during and after the verdict. The families of victims Eric Glover and Terrance
Rankins also didn’t react when they heard the news. They simply walked quietly out of the room. Miner, 26, of 601 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, was arrested and charged with murder on Jan. 10, 2013, in connection with the strangulation deaths earlier that day of Glover and Rankins, both 22, of Joliet. The sensational case is known as the Hickory Street Murders. Alisa Massaro, 20, of 1121 N. Hickory St., Joliet, and Miner’s sometime girlfriend; Bethany McKee, 20, of 200 Westshore Drive, Shorewood; and Adam Landerman, 21, of 1053 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, the son of a Joliet police officer, also were charged with murder on the same day. Three of the four defendants’ cases have now been resolved. In late May, Massaro pleaded guilty to lesser charges of robbery and concealing a homicide. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison. In
her former boyfriend, exchange for the reduced and that prosecutorial charge, she agreed to testify decision has not been against her friends. explained. In fact, a gag On Aug. 4, McKee’s trial order remains in place, began Kinney’s courtroom. forbidding the release of Many of the long-rumored certain court documents and gruesome details and preventing the state about the Hickory Street and the defense from Murders emerged during Joshua Miner, 26, of 601 W. commenting on the case. the proceedings, including Jefferson St., Miner’s six-day trial testimony about Massaro Joliet began in Kinney’s and Miner trying to have sex on top of the victims’ bodies, courtroom on Sept. 23, and the long videotaped a plan that didn’t go well because defendant’s it simply was too weird, even for confession to police was its them. Miner wanted to remove the centerpiece. In it, Miner described face of one victim so he could wear how the group lured the victims to it like a mask, McKee said in her the Hickory Street home, partied with them briefly and then killed videotaped confession to police. Kinney found McKee guilty on them. Afterward, Miner and Aug. 29, and her sentencing hearing Landerman riffled through the dead men’s pockets. is scheduled for Oct. 16. As he did in McKee’s case, Kinney Landerman will be the final defendant to go to trial. The police read a prepared statement when he officer’s son is scheduled for a issued the verdict on Wednesday. hearing in Kinney’s courtroom on Oct. 23. So far, Massaro hasn’t spent all that much time in court. Although she took the witness stand in McKee’s trial, she did not testify against
election 2014
86th District State House race District includes south, east sides of Joliet, Rockdale, Crest Hill, Channahon, Elwood Republican: Diane Harris Diane is retired from ComEd, where she was a Liability Representative, after 32 years of service. She has an associate degree from Joliet Junior College and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Phoenix. She is currently the elected precinct committeeman in Joliet 23. She is an at-large board member of the Cathedral Area Preservation Association, Second VP of the Will County Republican Women and a member of the National Hook-Up of Black Women’s Joliet Chapter. She is a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and the mother of three. She is pro-life, and believes in 2nd Amendment right, fewer taxes, less spending and empowering businesses to revive the economy so more Illinois residents will have jobs.
Democrat: Lawrence M. Walsh Jr. I am currently serving my first term as State Representative for the 86th District. I am a lifelong resident of Elwood, born and raised on our family farm. I am a 20-year member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers where I worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 14 years. I was a trustee on the Jackson Township Board for seven years. I am married to Theresa (Stringham) Walsh and have three, children: Katie, Joshua and Caleb. I am serving on the Board of Directors for the Senior Services of Will County. Is willing to listen to “any and all ideas to adequately fund the core services of the state.”
Republican: Diane Harris
Democrat: Lawrence M. Walsh Jr.
Supports construction of the South Suburban Airport “as a keystone for the growth of Will County as a transportation hub and the center of good-paying jobs. Also supports the minimum wage increase. “No one that works hard and puts in an honest days’ work should live in poverty.” Also believes the state needs to come up with a steady revenue policy to “give confidence to the business community that we are stable, so businesses can calculate their costs and make the necessary decisions in their business plans.”
“Through the video statement played in open court, the defendant admits that he planned to rob the individuals. He claims Bethany McKee said that they had liquor and money and he was going to beat their ass and take their money for cigarettes,” Kinney said. “He goes on to say they ‘chilled and smoked their weed and took their money.’” Viewed as a whole, the physical evidence in the case corroborated Miner’s statements to police, Kinney said. After the verdict, the victims’ family members and friends left the courthouse. Although several people spoke at length to the press after the McKee verdict, they didn’t have as much to say this time around. “Three down, one to go,” said Duval Rankins, father of Terrance Rankins.
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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.
Joseph A Clark, 31, 916 Rosary Lane, was arrested at 9:22 p.m. Oct. 3 on the 700 block of Vista for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.
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A juvenile, 12, was arrested at 11:14 a.m. Oct. 3 at 1501 Copperfield for criminal sexual abuse.
Adrian Rodriguez, 30, of 37 Whitney Way, Montgomery, charged with driving while license revoked on Sept. 27 at Brookforest Avenue and Vertin Boulevard. Suhaieb I Jaber, 24, of 5411 2 Riviera Blvd., Plainfield, charged with driving while license suspended and improper lighting on Sept. 29 at Black Rd. and Interstate 55. Joshua A. Logan, 21, of 832 Summit Creek Drive, Shorewood, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor on Sept. 30 in the 1100 block of Butterfield Circle E.
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Joliet Patrick J. Blackmon, 44, 505 S. Ottawa, was arrested at 8:55 a.m. Oct. 3 at 412 Pico for driving while license revoked.
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Leo Williamson, 41, 202 Comstock, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. Oct. 3 on the 300 block of Water for liquor on a public way.
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Germaine A. Hearns, 23, 2200 Oneida, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 3 at 2200 Oneida for criminal trespass to state supported land.
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Kelly M. Monnett, 40, 1911 Cowing Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested at 4:23 p.m. Oct. 3 at 1511 Plainfield for retail theft.
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A juvenile, 13, was arrested at 8:35 p.m. Oct. 3 at 410 S. Desplaines for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jena M. Ketcherside, 18, 15390 Raintree Drive, Orland Park, was arrested at 9:15 p.m. Oct. 3 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Rolando Gonzalez, 20, 1007 12 N. Broadway, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. Oct. 3 at 1529 N. Broadway for DUI-alcohol.
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Patricia Donnell, 53, 358 Sunset Trail, New Lenox,
was arrested at 4:05 p.m. Oct. 4 at 3340 Mall Loop for retail theft and a warrant. Christina D. Rueda, 22, 801 14 Oneida, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Oct. 4 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft. Luis E. Tapia, 44, 519 15 Henderson Ave., was arrested at 1:35 p.m. Oct. 4 at 519 Henderson for domestic battery. Jimmie L. Barlow, 56, 311 N. Ottawa, was arrested at 11:46 p.m. Oct. 4 at Hickory and Jefferson for unlawful possession of title documents without complete assignment.
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Myron R. Smith, 41, 270 Ayers 17 St., Memphis, Tenn., was arrested at 3:26 p.m. Oct. 4 at 3001 Channahon for battery. Robert N. DiBenedetto, 61, 931 Ogden Road, New Lenox, was arrested at 3:18 p.m. Oct. 4 at 151 N. Joliet for battery.
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Juan Gonzalez, 30, 860 Collins, was arrested at 9:22 p.m. Oct. 4 at Columbia and Herkimer for possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.
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Christopher F. Myers, 35, 316 Siegmund, was arrested at 10:02 p.m. Oct. 4 at 607 Florence
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Oct. 4 at 674 Meeker for possession of controlled substance.
Cresence L. Buries, 27, 306 Pine St., was arrested at 9:10 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
Michael J. Crotty, 40, 2428 Von Esch Road, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. Oct. 5 on the 2400 block of Von Esch for possession of cannabis.
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Richard Podczerwinski, 21, 6209 W. 93rd Plaza, Oak Lawn, was arrested at 11:21 p.m. Oct. 4 at Clinton and Scott for liquor in private parking lot open to public.
Trace J. Ondrous, 21, 2739 River Bend Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 6:38 p.m. Oct. 5 at 1401 Route 59 for retail theft.
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Archaye D. Raine, 26, 215 Lincoln, was arrested at 2:16 a.m. Oct. 4 at 351 S. Desplaines for criminal damage to motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer.
Laparish P. Phillips-Harrell, 23, 495 Falconridge Way, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Oct. 5 at 1801 W. Jefferson for retail theft and a warrant.
Lucenia Y. Jones, 34, 2207 N. Bogdan Lane, was arrested at 2:29 a.m. Oct. 4 at 1850 McDonough for criminal trespass to real property and obstructing a peace officer.
Daniel Garcia, 20, 11 N. Center, was arrested at 6:33 p.m. Oct. 5 at 11 N. Center for interfering with reporting a domestic violence and criminal damage to property.
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A juvenile, 17, was arrested 25 at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Marion and Illinois for possession of ammunition without FOID card and possession of cannabis. A juvenile, 17, was arrested 26 at 12:30 Oct. 4 at Marion and Illinois for possession of look-a-like substance.
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Ezekiel A. Dawson, 32, 1022 Lois Place, was arrested at 6:09 p.m. Oct. 5 at 827 Cardinal for battery and obstructing a peace officer.
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Nykia D. Presnall, 27, 827 Cardinal Lane, was arrested at 6:09 p.m. Oct. 5 at 827 Cardinal for aggravated battery.
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Hopefully if you’ve made it this far, and you’re reading this, you’ve noticed there are some new changes in your Bugle this week. We’re glad we didn’t scare you off. As I mentioned last week, my name is Shelley, and I am the page designer for the Bugle/Sentinel newspapers. Along with Creative Director Andrew Samaan and the rest of the Bugle team, we’ve been working hard for the past year to give you the final product you’re holding in your hands. It’s been a long journey, and we hope you, our readers, enjoy what you see. Because all of the changes we have implemented in your Bugle/ Sentinel paper are exactly for you. We’ve worked hard to determine how here at the Bugle/Sentinel, we could give you the best product possible so you can get the most out of your weekly Bugle. So let’s break down these changes: On our front page, the first most noticeable change is our nameplate. We’ve discarded the old, dark blue giant nameplate in favor of a bright, cyan blue to really pop off the front page. Along with the nameplate, you’ll notice a symbol accompanying the Bugle/ Sentinel name. This new symbol is our way to communicate to you our new direction. Very similar to an easily recognizable Wi-Fi symbol, the Bugle/
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Joliet Public Library offers Halloween events The Joliet Public Library is offering the following programs:
R.I.P. Midwest Paranormal Investigators Joliet Public Library-Main 150 N. Ottawa St. Joliet 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 Adults, registration required. Hear from experts at RIP Midwest about their ghost hunting experiences. They will discuss their equipment and share their findings. Cindi Muntz, a psychic medium and co-founder of the group will share her experiences as well.
Octoberfest Joliet Public Library-Black Road Branch 3395 Black Road, Joliet
7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 Families, no registration required. Celebrate Octoberfest with a performance of traditional German folk music! This time-honored style of music is presented with three performers, an accordion, a keyboard, and a trumpet. The presentation also includes a discussion of Octoberfest, its associated geography and cultural aspects such as language, food, and customs.
Halloween Crafts Joliet Public Library-Main 150 N Ottawa St Joliet 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 Joliet Public Library-Black Road 3395 Black Road, Joliet 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 Grades K and up with adult, registration opens Oct. 13. Make some decorations with your family to get your house ready
for a haunting Halloween!
Below Stairs Meet the Maid who inspired “Downton Abby” and “Upstairs, Downstairs” Joliet Public Library-Black Road 3395 Black Road, Joliet 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 Adults and children 12 & up, registration required Meet Margaret Powell, a kitchen maid and cook who worked in several stately English homes in the 1920s. Portrayed by Leslie Goddard, this program introduces you to Powell as she shares stories about running a wealthy household in this era. Find out that, behind the glamour of these lavish households, a small army of servants toiled around the clock, bound together by hard work and a necessary sense of humor.
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Parking rules during snowfalls to change in St. Pat’s City requires rental properties to have an offstreet parking space and a half for each unit By Stewart Warren staff reporter
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If it snows 2 inches or more in Joliet, cars are not supposed to be parked on the streets when the snowplows are cleaning up the mess. Now-departed City Manager Tom Thanas created that rule two years ago. And for the past two years, it has not been strictly applied. Over time, enforcement will be increased, said Joliet City Councilman Mike Turk, chairman of the Public Service Committee. That presents a problem for the
St. Pat’s and Cathedral areas, two Near West Side neighborhoods filled with older homes and apartment buildings, some of them without off-street parking. City officials are aware of that fact, and during the Public Service Committee meeting held on Oct. 6, Mike Eulitz, the roadways engineer, offered a compromise. “The areas where I took into effect is where there is no access (to off-street parking) for 50 percent of the block,” Eulitz said, although he mentioned that there were other sections of those neighborhoods that had the same situation. During the Oct. 6 meeting,
snowfall parking changes
Parking would be allowed on the evennumbered side of the street during snow removal operations in the following areas: The St. Pat’s Neighborhood: On Comstock and Ivy streets between Marion and Washington streets. The Cathedral Neighborhood: On Raynor Avenue and Center Street between U.S. 30 and Buell Avenue, and on Pine Avenue between Western Avenue and Division Street. Turk mentioned that Carol Ann Heinemann, the president of the St. Pat’s Neighborhood Association, wanted to discuss the issue with city officials before any decision was made. Dale Evans, president of the Reedswood Neighborhood Association, also wanted to provide
input, Councilman Jim McFarland said. So Turk decided to postpone a decision until the next meeting. On Oct. 8, Eulitz attended the St. Pat’s Neighborhood Association’s monthly board meeting and discussed the issue. Heinemann asked to have the rule applied to the entire neighborhood, the area between Pleasant Street, Willow Avenue, Jefferson Street and McDonough Street. “Right now, I just have two streets, and that is it,” Heinemann said. It simply wasn’t enough – the St. Pat’s neighborhood is crammed with multi-family units, many without enough off-street parking for all the residents and their visitors, and some without any at all, she said. The city requires rental properties
to have an off-street parking space and a half for each unit. Although that is the rule, it isn’t unilaterally enforced, however. There are plenty of landlords who rent apartments without off-street parking. Eulitz was willing to increase the size of the area where onstreet parking would be allowed, but he wanted to keep it as small as possible. When the plows are running, it’s safer for the drivers and for residents if cars are parked elsewhere, he said. And removing the cars from the equation means the streets are cleared more quickly. In the end, Eulitz and Heinemann decided to schedule a meeting to consider a map of the neighborhood and decide where on-street parking would be allowed during snowstorms.
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Triplets born at Presence Saint Joseph A Shorewood family doubled in size within minutes on October 3. Sarah and Stephen Ormins, and their little 3-year-old daughter Violet welcomed the addition of three babies to their family. The triplets Rose, Thomas and Jamie were 3 lbs.-14 oz., 4 lbs.-15 oz. and 4 lbs.-4 oz., respectively, and all very healthy born at 34 weeks. The one girl and two boys were delivered at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet via cesarean section by Dr. Russell Khater. Dr. Guillermo Font, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist, had advised bedrest for Sarah and a nutritionist helped her maintain a healthy diet helping to ensure her healthy pregnancy and delivery. The happy parents were prepared for the birth of the triplets. They bought plenty of diapers, wipes and formula. And after all, Sarah commented, “All they really need is lots of love, and we can provide that.”
Photo Courtesy Presence St. Joseph Medical Center
Mom Sarah holding Rose, step-grandma Terri Cowan holding Thomas and grandpa Steve Cowan with Jamie. Unavailable for the photo was dad Stephan who was picking up their 3-year-old daughter from preschool.
upcoming event
Expect Halloween fun at Trunk ‘n’ Treat First Presbyterian Church in Joliet will host Once again, First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet, will host its Trunk ‘n’ Treat Fall Festival, a safe alternative to traditional Halloween festivities, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Cars parked in the parking lot will have their trunks open and decorated in a variety of fun, nonscary themes, as well as traditional fall harvest themes. In fact, the whole parking lot will be decorated for Trunk ‘n’ Treat and folks in costume will be handing out candy, trinkets and other goodies as children “trick or treat” from trunk to trunk. At most trunks, there will be games to play. A row of Classic Cars are back again for the enjoyment of adults as well as kids. Hot dogs, chili, and hot chocolate will be offered, all free. There will also be a fun Petting Zoo with all kinds of animals. Call 815-7279259 or visit www.firstpresjoliet. org for more information and opportunities to get involved. In the event of inclement weather, Trunk ‘n’ Treat will move inside to the church’s fellowship hall.
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Kids of all ages enjoyed last year’s Trunk ‘n’ Treat at First Presbyterian Church in Joliet.
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election 2014
Will County Board District 9 Election Covers North Central Joliet, Fairmont, Crest Hill, parts of Homer, Joliet, Lockport, New Lenox, Plainfield and Troy townships Vote for two.
Republican: Annette Parker
tax dollars should go towards road improvements and public safety as long as the public safety projects are directly related to transportation concerns. Such as better lighting at bus stops, guardrails on dangerous roads or storm drains to prevent flooding.
compliance for CapitalOne. I decided to get involved because I believe that my generation needs to start getting involved with planning our future. I believe some diversity and fresh perspective is important in the Board Room. Burning Ordinance I believe that the burning issue is to be a quality of life issue, and for that reason I support changing the ordinance. Open burning can have a real negative effect on the health of those citizens with respiratory conditions. I have had relatives with these problems and when there is smoke in the air, they suffer.
Current CommissionerLockport Township Park Board Director of Marketing & Sales at the Rialto Square Theatre. Graduate of Lewis University Graduate of Lockport Township High School Married to Brian Republican: Annette What ideas do you Parker with two children, Parker have for funding a Luke-8 and Grace-6 new courthouse and Lifelong resident of or a new Sheriff’s 3 things you would like to see Crest Hill & Lockport Township facility? implemented Community and Volunteer I don’t think a new courthouse 1) I’d like to know what the Involvement: Parishioner- St. Anne Catholic Church Children or Sherriff’s facility should be long-term plan is for improving attend Cathedral of Saint forced on the tax paying Will the county facilities. While small Raymond School Crest Hill County residents. I would need pieces are being addressed, Baseball Member- Joliet Region further information on the what is the long term-plan for Chamber of Commerce Past dollars needed to fund either of completion? 2) For district 9, President- Joliet Region Chamber these projects. Obviously this I will work with other elected to continue the of Commerce Council for is a concern that needs to be officials Working Women Member- Joliet addressed and creative ideas improvements in the Fairmont Exchange Club, Zonta, Vilaseca need to be brainstormed to community where sidewalks and Josephine Center Volunteer- cover the costs. The courthouse flooding are a major concern. 3) Children’s Memorial Hospital is full of activity and seemingly is I am a supporter of the Illiana overwhelmed with the number Tollway being built, as well as the Ronald McDonald House. of court cases. Instead of putting bridge project being proposed Do you support changing the the burden on taxpayers who at the Route 6 and Hollywood county burning ordinance? may not use the facility maybe it Drive. These projects will help Perhaps the ordinance should should be considered to increase to reduce traffic congestion for not only be more lenient in court costs or institute a special everyone. certain zoning classifications but “fee” to each case to raise funds. also more lenient depending on Or maybe ask the public and Use of RTA tax dollars hold a referendum to see if they the size of the particular parcel. I believe the first function of What 3 things would you like to are willing to cover the funding. the RTA allotment should be see implemented in Will County Democrat: Lauren improving the roads. However, in the next 2-3 years? Staley-Ferry, 36, if there are safety related issues Secure local roads and Joliet that can be addressed through infrastructure improvements II. use of these funds, I can Have a safe and alternate route I am married to Ed, support that if the roads for the trucks of intermodal an electrician, with a are in good shape. I have companies III.A funding plan son Matthew (4 years been learning about the and development of a new Will old). I work full time concept of home rule as a County complex or courthouse. for CapitalOne, as a possibility for increasing Should RTA tax dollars solely be relationship manager the income for the used for road improvements, or between the company county while rebating should some be used for public and one of our merchant property tax dollars. safety projects? Alternatives? partners. I work to satisfy Democrat: Home Rule is definitely Public safety is a very general customer needs and Lauren Staley-Ferry, worth exploring as an term and can encompass wants while maintaining 36, Joliet income source that many issues. I think the RTA profitability and legal
burdens people passing through the county as opposed to the people that live here.
private funding sources. I believe this expressway will enhance safety, reduce traffic congestion, and provide a vital EastFunding for new courthouse, West transportation corridor. Sheriff’s facility Additionally, our area would also benefit from the many jobs and I believe the new user fee boost commerce and industry. passed in Springfield was a great While I believe overall that there outside-of-the-box idea for will be many benefits, we must generating funds. I have learned ensure land owners in the path a little about “home rule” being of this project are fairly treated. a possibility to generate more I would be in favor of a South money. As explained to me, home Suburban Airport provided we rule would put a greater burden can get commitments from on people passing through Will the airline industry that would County, and allow for property use it. An airport would create tax rebates for land owners. a variety of jobs and a wide array of economic development Democrat: opportunities. It’s important Walter Adamic, to realize that this Joliet development is more of a federal and state project. Landlord. Married. The airport will forever High School at Joliet change our county and Catholic Academy; would come at the expense Associates Degree of the environment and in Marketing many family homes and from Joliet Junior farms. These farms play College; Bachelor’s an important part in our Degree in Business Democrat: Walter Adamic, economic role by feeding Administration from Joliet our county and the world. Aurora University. The affected communities I understand the priorities facing our county and land owners need to be given and will advance policies which fair and equitable consideration are in the best interest for all of in all aspects. our citizens. I offer insight and dedication along with experience Use of RTA tax dollars and knowledge to ensure our RTA funds should be used great county functions efficiently and responsibly for all of our primarily for roads, not capital projects. residents. Burning ordinance Believes the ordinance should be changed to reflect concerns of people with breathing difficulties, especially in higher-density areas adjacent to municipalities. 3 things you would like to see implemented If elected, one of the priorities will be to support the maintenance and improvement of our county roadways, infrastructure, and facilities. I’m in favor of building the Illiana Expressway. This is a state project that will be financed by a combination of public and
Funding for new courthouse, Sheriff’s facility The county has grown dramatically over the last several years and continues to grow. Because of this growth, we must provide the mandated court services as well as any ancillary needs. Will County has done a very good job of managing its resources so that there are already some funds in place. It is likely that funding will come from a variety of sources. Careful, strategic planning along with prioritization of needs will guide us as we prepare for the construction of a new courthouse.
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Heartbreaker Joliet Catholic falls to Nazareth as tying field goal is blocked by Mark gregory sports reporter
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Up and down the roster, the difference in size between JCA and Nazareth could be studied in black and white. Looking on the field, the difference in the size of the Roadrunners players was vastly noticeable against the smaller Hillmen team. However, once the ball was snapped it was apparent that while JCA lacked the roster sheet measureables, it came out to play with a determination that does not show up in the program. The Hilltopppers battled the unbeaten Roadrunners down to the wire, falling 24-21 as Brian Bravo’s game-tying, 42-yard field goal attempt was blocked in the closing seconds. “We played hard,” JCA coach Dan Sharp said of the Hillmen. “The great thing about these
kids is that they fight and they never give up and they battled right down to the end.” While the game was only a loss on the schedule for the Hilltoppers, they may have suffered more significant losses in terms of injured players. Safety Brandon Bolek left the game early on with an undisclosed injury and was taken to the hospital for medical attention. “That was a big loss. He is our leader in the secondary and that could be a big loss,” Sharp said. “That is what I was worried about with their size was how it would wear on us. They only thing that I was worried about playing a team of this caliber was if we could come out of it healthy.” Quarterback Cade Earl left the field with ice on his knee and a limp after being hit during the last series. He was injured when
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michael Johnson had 132 yards of offense for JcA in a 24-21 loss to nazareth saturday.
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GAME 8:
joliet west @ joliet central The details: The Tigers made history last weekend by taking the field on a Friday night and added to it with win over Stagg putting them one win away from the playoffs with a winless Central on the schedule. A win will put West in the playoffs for the first time since the programs resplit and the first time ever as an at-large berth. West currently sits at 4-3 for the season, while Central is at 0-7. Keys to the game:
The Tigers made history last weekend by taking the field
game time 1 p.m. Saturday on a Friday night and added to it with win over Stagg putting them one win away from the playoffs with a winless Central on the schedule. A win will put West in the playoffs for the first time since the programs resplit and the first time ever as an at-large berth. -compiled by Mark Gregory
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14 blocked | from page 11 he had a pass tipped at the line of scrimmage, caught the blocked pass, scrambled and passed it again. “I don’t think he was aware of the rule,” Sharp said. But that’s Cade. He is a fighter.” Injuries weren’t the only things that hurt the Hillmen. “Giving up the deep out hurt us and some tackling things hurt us, but the kids played hard. They kept us in the game early
Wedn esday, October 15, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com and that was important,” Sharp said. “Our penalties killed us. We played hard, we played tough, we just killed ourselves. We can’t have those in key situations. That gave them life and we can’t do that. “There are a lot of things that we know we have to clean up. Everything is fixable. My concern now is our health. They are fixable if we have players.” There were several players who had key games for JCA, including Harold Davis, who
caught a 24-yard TD from Earl and also had a 99-yard kickoff return for a score. “He is that kind of player,” Sharp said of Davis. “We just missed a couple home runs with him too and that could have turned the game around. He can stretch the field and he is a heck of a running back too.” Michael Johnson rushed for 77 yards and caught five passes for 55 yards. Nick Borgra added 7` yards and a touchdown.
• In its first night game since 1992 at Ray Klootwyk Field, Joliet West, defeated Stagg 42-7 in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division play. The win moved the Tigers to within one win of its first playoff spot since the programs resplit. Alex Tibble completed 15 of 29 passes for 236 yards passing and three TDs and tallied 59 yards and two scores on 15 carries for West (4-3, 2-3). The scoring passes went to Collin Brown, Xavier Smith and
Craig Beebe. Brenton Thompson ran gained 91 yards on 15 carries. • Lockport scored 28 points in the first half Friday night and rolled to a 41-12 win over Joliet Central. The Porters (2-5, 2-3) were paced quarterback Jeremy Quade who was 4-of-7 passing for 56 yards and a pair of touchdowns and rushed for 114 yards with two more scores. Cameron Credit had had 42 yards rushing on nine carries. and three total TDs for Lockport. Mike Zapotoczny added a blocked punt recovery for a score. Joliet Central was led by quarterback Darius Sanders, who was 4-of-5 passing ofr 40 yards and added 63 yards on 14 carries in his first varsity start. Tommy Sherman posted 79 yards and a TD on 22 carries. • Minooka was defeated by Minooka 27-19 Friday night in the SPC battle of Ridge Road. Nate Gunn tallied 132 yards on 31 carries for the Indians (34, 2-3). Gunn, however only ran the ball 13 tines in the second half.
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golf
Local golfers headed to state tournament By Scott Taylor sports editor
By Mark gregory sports reporter
@VoyagerSport
Lockport senior Luke Trent overcame the rain and two lightning delays to shoot an even par 72 and advanced to the state meet Monday out of the Hinsdale Central Sectional at Prairie Bluff Golf Course in Lockport. “I was hitting my drives mostly where I wanted to and was sticking my irons pretty close,” Trent said. “It didn’t rain that bad at the beginning and was pretty nice in the middle and at the end the wind picked up and was raining, but we were prepared for it so it wasn’t that bad. “(At the first break) I was on 15 and I saw the scores and it was a little nerve-wracking. The second time on 18, I was one over and I had a 90-yard approach shot, so I felt pretty good.” He is now headed to the state meet at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington. “Hopefully I can play like I did today,” Trent said. “Hopefully I’m not nervous. It should be really fun. I’m glad I got to be able to go to state, especially my senior year.” The top 10 individuals not on three state-qualifying teams advanced to the state meet. The individual cut line was 74. John Parker finished with a 76, Joe Tomczuk had a 77 and Matt Sheldon added a 78. •Joliet Central’s Trent Wallace advanced to the state meet after shooting a 77 Monday at the Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional at Balmoral Golf Course in Crete. Wallace qualified for state all four years. Wallace took home the individual title at his own Joliet Central Regional with a 2-under par 69 at Inwood Golf Course. Fellow Steelmen Mark Boykin (82) and Kyler O’Connell (84) also qualified for sectional play. Minooka qualified for sectional play as a team after taking third at the Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional with a 323. Ryan Johnson (79), Kyle Sheppard (80), Noah Lindmark
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Lockport’s Luke Trent qualified for the state tournament. (82) and Steve Andreano (82) scored for the Indians. •In Class 2A, Joliet Catholic took second at the Lemont Regional to advance to sectional play. Trent Gancarczyk shot an 81, Brandon Smith had an 82, Jake Pluth fired an 84 and Jack Turk had an 89.
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Lockport senior Kayla Garritson advanced to the state tournament by carding a careerbest 79 at the Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox. “I played my hardest out there and shot my lowest score ever,” Garritson said. “It was cool because this is a great place to do it.” Garritson said she oddly plays her best in adverse weather, which was good with the rain and clouds Monday. “I was kind of hoping for yuckie
conditions because this is when I play better, which is bizarre,” she said. The rest of the scoring Porters were Mel Ioeffler (91), Gina Dubin (94) and McKenzie Ebel (96). Also in the sectional was Joliet senior Milena Singletary, who missed state with an 83. The playoff for the final spot was an 81. “I just played like it was going to be my last round,” she said, fighting back tears, “I want to thank all my coaches who helped me on this journey. It has been a great four years. “I just started four years ago and it has been great to see how far I’ve come.” • Minooka, who had advanced to the sectional as a team with a third-place finish in regional action, placed 10th and did not advance anyone to state.
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GAME 8:
Benet @ JCA
The details: The biggest report this week will be the trainers report for the Hillmen. JCA almost shocked Nazareth, but could have lost several key players in the effort. Offensive leader, quarterback Cade Earl and defensive leader, DB Brandon Bolek will both be questions
heading into the week.
Keys to the game: If JCA is at full strength, the key will be to clean up penalties and mistakes that bit them over and over Saturday. The running game looks solid as Michael Johnson is getting going. Harold Davis needs
game time 7:30 p.m. Friday to keep getting touches as he is always a threat to score. -compiled by mark gregory
GAME 8:
Oswego East @ minooka The details: Minooka has to win out to qualify for the playoffs, while East is looking for two straight SPC wins after taking down Plainfield Central. With Providence on the schedule, Minooka’s playoff points should be OK with five wins, but the Indians need to get there first.
Keys to the game: : I have said it all year and I will keep harping on it – get the ball to Nathan Gunn. He is one of the most dominating athletes in the SPC and should be posting huge numbers against the competition in the league. Last week, Gunn had more carries in the first quarter than he did the other three combined. This is high
game time 7 p.m. Friday school football, coaches have to play to the team’s strengths. -compiled by mark gregory
GAME 8:
lockport @ h-f The details: The Porters are coming off a win over Joliet Central while H-F is on tge heels of a win over ranked Bolingbrook. If Lockport takes care of what they do, the Porters can maybe catch the Vikings on an emotional high and snag a huge program win.
Keys to the game: Play sound defense. The Vikings are stacked all over the offensive side of the ball. The Porters also need to sustain drives and keep that explosive offesne off the field. Also, don’t give up if you are the Porters. H-F has been known to let down after taking a big lead.
game time 7:30 p.m. Friday -compiled by mark gregory
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Who is your favorite person to follow? the Happiness page because it has cute pictures and those are the little things that are important in life
nHl teamS for 2014-15 SeaSon 1 cHicagO blacKHaWKs Still one of the top teams
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Great regular season team
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@taylor_Sports: Plainfield north’s Quintin Hoosman scores one of his six touchdowns in a 26-point comeback win.
“if you’re gonna burn aaron Bailey’s redshirt year Start Him instead of a desperation move. #illini” JeFF allen @JeFFallen71 “So where’s aaron Bailey been hiding. you can’t sit playmakers #illini”
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Will be competitive again
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Should be tough out
canadians 10 mOntreal A very talented team
pnhs athletics @pnhsad “congrats to tennis players gabby ochalik at 1st singles and megan chaddick at 2nd singles who both won conference championships today!”
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Rehabbing to sell takes time, emotional energy In most cases, if you spend $10,000 you gain more than what you put into the house because both options — whether you’re sitting on the house or dave says www.daveramsey.com rehabbing it — are going to @DaveRamsey take time and emotional energy. From a real estate Dear Dave, person’s perspective, My husband and I houses always sell better recently inherited my when they’re shined up parents’ home. It’s in and looking nice. When a a small, rural town prospective buyer walks in with little industry, and sees and smells new and we’ve been told carpet and fresh paint, that the place would Dave Says be worth $85,000 if it’s money advice by they don’t have to strain their imaginations looking cleaned up, compared dave ramsey past everything. When to $75,000 as-is. Should you force potential buyers we spend about $10,000 to really clean it up, replace a few to look past things, it usually ends things and make it presentable up costing you money. In most cases, if you spend to sell it faster? Terri $10,000 you gain more than what you put into the house. Dear Terri, It’s really up to you guys, Honestly, I think one of the By dave ramsey
numbers you’ve given me is wrong — either the $85,000, the $75,000 or the $10,000 you think it will take to fix up the place. In other words, if you spend $10,000 on a project like this, you’ll usually gain $20,000 when you’re talking about stuff like a thorough cleaning, new carpet and flooring, fresh paint and basics like that. My guess is if the place is worth $85,000 fixed up it’ll probably bring about $65,000 as-is. If it’s me, I’m going to clean the place and fix it up. I’ve done hundreds, if not thousands, of these kinds of deals, and I can’t stand to try and sell something that’s dumpy, grungy and out of shape. —Dave
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I would pay extra on the house. You know, a magical thing happens when you pay down a house and sell it somewhere down the road. The money comes back. You didn’t lose it. If you have a mortgage that will be paid off in the next two or three years, should you pay extra toward the house or invest that money over and above the 15 percent you recommend putting toward retirement? Walt Dear Walt, I would pay extra on the house. You know, a magical thing happens when you pay down a house and sell it somewhere down the road. The money comes back. You didn’t lose it. Honestly, you’re not doing a bad thing by putting it into retirement either. But you don’t know exactly what will happen over the next several years
of your life or the life of your investments. You might think you know. You might even have a plan. But the truth is even the best plans don’t always work out the way we want. And if that happens, it sure would be neat to own your home outright! —Dave
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Support Day for families Minooka Choir Boosters experiencing homelessness
community event
Craft Fair scheduled To apply as a crafter, contact MCHS Choir Boosters The Minooka Community High School Choir Boosters will host their 15th Annual Craft Fair & Raffle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Minooka Community High School South Campus, 26655 W. Eames Street (U.S. Route 6) in Channahon.
There will be over 125 crafters on site selling handmade items as well as several nationallyrecognized vendors. More than 40 spectacular prize packages will also be raffled! Admission is $2 per adult (children under 12 are admitted free of charge). Strollers are allowed. To apply as a crafter, contact MCHS Choir Boosters at: mchs. choirfair@comcast.net.
PHOTO By Stewart Warren
Hi Infidelity headlined Oktoberfest.
Organizers are also seeking donations of personal care items, such as tooth paste Getting started in a new school year can be stressful for both children and parents, but those stresses are intensified for families forced from their homes by economic hardship. Helping to ease some of the stresses on these families is the goal of the Support Day for Families in Transition to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 8, 2014, at Bolingbrook High School at 365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook. The Support Day, sponsored by the Will County Regional Office of Education and Regional Superintendent of Schools Shawn
Walsh, in cooperation with the Du Page County Area Project (DuCap), DuPage Township and Valley View School District 365U, is designed to meet a variety of families’ needs, acquainting them with services for which they may be eligible, such as financial counseling and health care availability. Organizers are also seeking donations of personal care items, such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, dental floss, mouth wash, soap, shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, tissues, cotton balls, feminine napkins,
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held in a vacant lot on Illinois 59 near Sarah Avenue. “Somebody donated the space just behind the fire barn,” Schmidt said. Back then, Shorewood was still a farming area and a tiny community that grew out of the Beach neighborhood at the
“We’ve got some hearty women in Shorewood, if they are hanging on to five pounds of beer!” Schmidt said. James and the other ladies just stood there, shoulders burning, muscles shaking and faces very, very serious. Then James’ mug tilted. Beer spilled. “Mrs. James, you are done!” Schmidt said. But everyone had a great time Saturday at the Oktoberfest, a recently revived Shorewood tradition held at Cene’s Four Seasons Park, 25450 Seil Road, Shorewood. Amy Gipes of Joliet aced the ladies’ masskrugstemmen competition, winning just before Hi Infidelity hit the stage. “This is our proudest accomplishment as a married couple!” gushed Greg Gipes, her husband. Shorewood’s Oktoberfest dates back to 1976 when it was first
“We’ve got some hearty women in Shorewood, if they are hanging on to five pounds of beer!” Schmidt said. southwest corner of Illinois 59 and Jefferson Street. “At that point, I believe we had one stoplight,” Schmidt said. The first Oktoberfest was small but popular. It grew over the years as the date was slowly moved out of October and into the warmer months. Over time, it turned into the
hand sanitizer and cotton swabs. Cash donations are also welcome. Donations can be dropped off during business hours at the Will County Regional Office of Education, 702 W. Maple St., New Lenox or at the Administration Center, 755 Dalhart, Romeoville. The deadline to drop off contributions is Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. For more information, contact Ron O’Connor, McKinney-Vento Liaison for Will County, at 815740-4787 or email roconnor@ willcountyillinois.com, or Michele Bochnak, Community Outreach for Valley View District at 815-886-2700 or email bochnakml@vvsd.org.
village’s Crossroads Fest, and Oktoberfest was forgotten. Then Mayor Rick Chapman asked Schmidt last year to revive the event. She did, and it was a success. This year was even bigger. By 8 p.m., about 750 people had come through the doors. “We’ve quadrupled the number of people we had last year,” Schmidt said. They had German food provided by Annabell’s Bar-B-Q of Plainfield, sipped beer and wine and enjoyed polka music and the Messengers, an acoustic quartet. Later in the evening, the kids went home and Oktoberfest became adults-only. Pat Spinella of Shorewood was selling pretzels, soda, water and coffee as a fundraiser for Kiwanis. All the money would go to the group’s children’s charities. “I’m having a ball – especially the music,” Spinella said, moving to the beat as she made change for a customer.
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How can procrastinators bridge the gap between intention and action? We’ll tell you how by Jill schlesiNger
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Last month, I had the privilege of interviewing productivity guru David Allen, who wrote a seminal work on the topic called “Getting Things Done: The Art of StressFree Productivity”. At the Financial Planning Association’s Annual Conference, David captivated 1,800 CFP(r) professionals with a terrific explanation of how easily we can be distracted and the best way to find focus and vision. I thought about David after trying to conduct research on why people procrastinate. It’s not that we are inherently lazy, and according to Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology at DePaul University, who has been is a pioneer of modern research on the subject, “It really has nothing to do with timemanagement...As I tell people, to tell the chronic procrastinator to just do it would be like saying to a clinically depressed person, cheer up.” Ferrari has found that as many as a quarter of people may be chronic procrastinators and it causes them stress, a drop in overall well-being and not surprisingly, can cost them money too - think late fees on credit cards, which add up to billions of dollars annually; filing taxes at the last minute, which prevents many from claiming many deductions to which they are entitled; and of course, failure to save for retirement, which can create financial problems in the future. It’s not that procrastinators don’t know what to do-they understand that they really should track their expenses or draft a will, but they can’t bring themselves to do it. Ferrari says that some procrastinators avoid making financial decisions due to a psychological reluctance to be held responsible for a decision. Perhaps one spouse avoids all of the financial and investment decisions
not because he or she “isn’t good at that stuff”, but the uninvolved spouse wants to retain the right to second-guess the money-managing spouse later! How can procrastinators bridge the gap between intention and action? David Allen says that part of the problem is that all of the things we have to do are rattling around our brains, causing us to drive ourselves a little crazy. He notes, “Until you see yourself doing it, you won’t see how to do it”. The good news is you can actually change your attention and focus by firing your neurons to be sensitive to the tasks that need addressing. Allen’s system starts by capturing all the things that need to get down; imposing discipline so that you are in control; and then creating a plan for next actions. Once you get the stuff out of your brain and write it
ferrari has found that as many as a quarter of people may be chronic procrastinators and it causes them stress, a drop in overall wellbeing and not surprisingly, can cost them money too. down, you need to schedule time to check in on your progress. It can help to do this at the time of day when you have the most energy. Also, when you are addressing those hard-to-accomplish tasks, try to limit distractions. I know that may sound nearly impossible in our hyper-connected world, but for some chunk of time, remove audio and visual alerts of new messages, do not log into social media and avoid opening too many windows on your browser. According to experts, precommitting to goals can help. You can start by making a public declaration, because your friends and family can help you stick to your pledge. “We know from research that you are more likely to
aVOIDInG PrOCraSTInaTIOn DeCLare You can start by making a public declaration, because your friends and family can help you stick to your pledge. COMMIt
There are also some concrete steps to take in your financial life, like establishing automatic deductions from your paycheck. reWarD YOUrseLF
Ferrari advises rewarding yourself for completing that to-do. It’s fun to share your accomplishment with one of your cheerleaders. do something if you publicly post it,” Ferrari says. There are also some concrete steps to take in your financial life, like establishing automatic deductions from your paycheck to a savings account, enrolling in a retirement plan and setting up autopay on as many bills as possible. If you think you need professional help, schedule that appointment and keep it! Finally, Ferrari advises rewarding yourself for completing that to-do. It’s fun to share your accomplishment with one of your cheerleaders (spouse, parent, pal); spending extra time with your kids, your friends or giving yourself a mental break by doing something physical. Finally, you can also treat yourself by spending small dollars on something that you rarely do... after all, you’ve earned it!
(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated CBS News Business Analyst. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@ moneywatch.com. Check her website at www.jillonmoney.com) (c) 2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC
How can procrastinators bridge the gap between intention and action? David allen says that part of the problem is that all of the things we have to do are rattling around our brains, causing us to drive ourselves a little crazy. He notes, “until you see yourself doing it, you won’t see how to do it”. the good news is you can actually change your attention and focus by firing your neurons to be sensitive to the tasks that need addressing.
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