NOVEMBER 5 VOL. 19 ISSUE 47 Caley Trepac steers ark of teddy bears toward kids at Rush Hospital
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Last year, Caley collected 771 stuffed animals
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NEWS Archery now forbidden in parks Archers can practice in the parks if they apply for and receive a permit from Village Administrator see Page 2
OPINION Politicians don’t care about our healthcare security What happened to the assurances concerning our future healthcare?
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SPORTS Hillmen roll
JCA beats St. Lawrence, sets up game with rival Montini
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The Details. William B. Orenic Intermediate
School 5th grader Jasmine Carlson as a “mysterious witch” and her mother Kelly with the book Jasmine just bought at the book sale at Family Reading Night.
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Archery now forbidden in Shorewood parks Archers can practice in the parks if they apply for and receive a permit from Village Administrator From now on, bows and arrows aren’t allowed in Shorewood’s parks. The members of the Village Board voted unanimously during their meeting Tuesday to ban archery on park land. Denise Schmidt, the village’s recreation, business and special events planner, asked the trustees to create the new rule. “This grew out of the fact that we had some sanctioned practices at Cene’s Four Seasons,” she said. After securing the proper permission from the village, a group from Strictly Archery used the park at 25450 Seil Road as a practice space for their junior Olympic qualifying team during four weeks this summer, Schmidt said. “Those practice sessions were
tightly controlled and very safe,” she said. That got other people interested in practicing there. Shorewood Police Chief Aaron Klima and Schmidt did not think that was a good idea. “Shooting activity outside of those highly controlled circumstances is too high of a risk to public safety to be allowed,” Schmidt said.
Archers can practice in the parks if they apply for and receive a permit from Village Administrator Roger Barrowman, however. But the new ordinance should make something very clear, Schmidt said. “We would really prefer that you not come to the park and not let us know you’re using bows and arrows,” she said.
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Caley Trepac steers ark of teddy bears toward kids at Rush Hospital Last year, Caley collected 771 stuffed animals By Pat Schager
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Everybody needs a teddy bear some time. Caley Trepac, who is 16 and a junior at Plainfield South high school, has 154 bears, dogs, unicorns and storybook dolls in just about every color of the rainbow. And Caley has been giving the animals away to kids who are pediatric patients in Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. When Caley was 14, she was diagnosed with Chiari malformation, a condition that causes part of the brain to push down into the opening to the spinal cord and upper spinal canal. The pressure can affect the functions controlled by these parts of the brain. She was diagnosed after suffering vision problems and headaches, according to a Rush University article. What was a teddy bear gift from a friend became Caley’s comfort during her stay at Rush. “While there, I saw so many children with serious problems who had nothing to hug and hang on to.” That’s when she decided her mission would be to distribute teddy bears to the Rush pediatric patients. Last year, Caley collected 771 stuffed animals donated from Facebook friends, local businesses, the Plainfield Public Library and even a rival high school volleyball team. When word spread, the family received financial donations toward the purchase of the stuffed animals from all over the area. This past Sunday, Caley and her family organized an “Ark Full of Stuffed Animals” at Jamison’s Pub in Joliet. Over 100 kids and their families and friends paid $11 to stuff a toy of their choice for the pediatric kids at Rush University Hospital. Grandma Carmen Maleck came from Chicago to bring her two granddaughters to help Caley’s cause. “I think we did five or six bears and unicorns and had a wonderful time,” she said.
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Caley Trepac with 175 stuffed animals donated by friends and families.
PHOTOS BY PAT SCHAGER
The Trepac family, from left, brother Brett, father Jeff, mother Wendy, Caley, and brother Hunter, in front. So far, Caley has collected over 500 stuffed animals at home with even more in collection boxes in and around the area waiting to be picked up. And each stuffed animal holds a special secret – a silent wish from everyone who filled their bear or dog or unicorn with fluffy stuffing. Each animal, doll or bear is stuffed inside with love to put on Caley’s Ark. If you were unable to attend, but wish to help put an animal or two on Caley’s Ark, or would like to participate as a vendor, call Wendy Trepec (815) 577-8983 or Janet Palkon at (815) 729-1653. Caley, along with her friends, will be happy to hand stuff a bear filled with your special thoughts. There are other ways to participate as well: Usborne Books is selling bears for
$13. For every two purchased, one will be provided for free. Usborne will pay the shipping and tax charges. Donors also can give any amount they wish. For more information, contact, Jamie Rose Miller at 630292-3415, mybooklady@yahoo.com or on Facebook. Collection boxes are set up through Nov. 16 for those who want to donate new, stuffed animals at the following: Leap of Faith, 14210 S. Route 30, Unit 124 Plainfield; 1st Army Supply, 310 W Roosevelt Road, Lombard; Edward Jones, 5700 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield; Fuel Sports, 400 Earl Road, Shorewood; Zaker Family Vision, 9602 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills; Starr Dance Studio, 403 Earl Road, Unit E, Shorewood; Ridge Elementary School; Plainfield Library, 15025 S. Illinois Road, Plainfield; Coco Tan, 7152 Caton Farm Road, Plainfield.
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Joliet Chamber members can make a difference in Washington ‘The level of discourse in Washington has reached a new low’ In the past, things got done in Washington even if the staff reporter stewartwarren509@yahoo.com government was divided, as it @stewartwarren is now, Eidshaug said. President Ronald Reagan, Lice. Colonoscopies. a Republican, famously Cockroaches. worked well with Speaker Those are some of of the House Tip O’Neill, a the things that people Democrat, for example. like more than their “Why aren’t we able to current set of leaders in do that now?” Eidshaug Washington, said Ron asked. Eidshaug, vice president Ron Eidshaug For one thing, the of congressional and vice president of members of Congress public affairs for the U.S. congressional public seem to be polar opposites, Chamber of Commerce. and affairs for the leaning either far to the Many Americans U.S. Chamber of right or far to the left. There are unhappy with Commerce is no middle, Eidshaug Congress. And the members of the Joliet Region said. And the leaders simply don’t Chamber of Commerce and play nice together. “The level of discourse in Industry might feel that way, too, Eidshaug said, speaking to the Washington has reached a new group on Wednesday afternoon. low,” he added, telling a story The members had gathered at the about current Speaker John Joliet Country Club, 1009 Spencer Boehner and Senate Majority Road, Joliet, for their October Leader Harry Reid. Because it involved an unspeakable swear luncheon. By Stewart Warren
word, Eidshaug used his iPad to display an abbreviation for the word. It was so bad that he had to remove three of the letters, however. There is so much tension between the House and Senate that the two sides simply can’t work with each other, he said. Additionally, President Barack Obama doesn’t have much of a relationship with the members of Congress. “That makes it very difficult to solve some of these issues,” Eidshaug said. On the other hand, things are better than they were a year ago. There hasn’t been another government shut down. Flood insurance has been reformed. And the Highway Trust Fund hasn’t gone broke, Eidshaug said, ticking off a few positives. Although things might seem bleak, the members of the Joliet chamber can make a difference, he said. “The members of Congress are not going to change unless they hear from you,” he said, urging the group to call their representatives monthly, urging change.
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Joliet Mayor opposes sex offender housing program Mayor opposes Diocese of Joliet’s proposed plans to convert a building at 430 Center St. “I am totally opposed to Joliet Mayor Tom the project at this location Giarrante opposes the or elsewhere in the city the Diocese of Joliet’s of Joliet,” he said. “I proposed plans to believe in rehabilitation, convert a building at but I also believe the 430 Center St. into a residents of the St. re-entry and recovery housing complex for Tom Giarrante John’s and Cunningham neighborhoods – and all offenders convicted MAYOR OF JOLIET residential areas of Joliet for sexual or violent – deserve better. It’s just crimes. not a good fit for the city, The proposed site is located in the John Paul II and I hope the rest of the City building, which currently houses Council feels the same way.” The John Paul II building is the priests.
“ I am totally opposed to the project at this location or elsewhere in the city of Joliet “I believe in rehabilitation, but I also believe the residents of the St. John’ s and Cunningham neighborhoods – and all residential areas of Joliet – deserve better. last occupied building on site that once housed the Diocese of Joliet. The Diocese moved to Crest Hill earlier this year.
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Antique Sale to take place at First Presbyterian Church Sale will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, 805 Western Ave., Joliet Select antique furniture and fine furniture and accessories will be offered for sale at the First Presbyterian Church Antique Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. Some of the items offered are a loveseat, trunks, spice cabinet, lamps, chairs, tables, buffet, vases, a Chicago Cottage organ, oriental rug, etc. The items have been priced by Knudson Auctions
& Appraisals, and proceeds will go to Joliet area missions. In addition, John Knudson of Knudson Auctions & Appraisals will be available to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, and from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, to appraise
any items folks may wish to bring in. Cost for appraisals is $5 a person. If you have antiques you wish to donate for the sale, call 815-7279259. Visit www.firstpresjoliet.org for further information.
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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.
SHOREWOOD Samantha A. Henninger, 35 of 418 Nicholson, Joliet, charged on a warrant for driving while license suspended and failure to appear on Oct. 25 at 106 E. Jefferson.
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Dyllon M. Goyette, 18, of 513 Mooney, Joliet, charged with possession of drug equipment, littering and no insurance on Oct. 28 at Vertin Boulevard and Shorewood Drive.
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Erica Chiang, 29, of 1919 Westmore Grove Drive, Plainfield, charged on a Kane County warrant for driving while license suspended on Oct. 27 at 4303 W. Jefferson St.
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Jon C. Mutter, 48, of 7656 W. Riverton Ct., Frankfort, charged with driving under the influence, improper lane usage and driving without headlights on Oct. 28 at Jefferson and May streets.
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Michael A. Crowder, Jr., was arrested at 6:41 p.m. Oct. 24
at 304 S. Desplaines for domestic battery and battery. Ardis R. Johnson Sharpe, 42, 462 S. Ottawa, was arrested at 9:04 a.m. Oct. 24 at 150 W. Washington for forgery.
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Asia N. Amos, 18, 1009 Lois Place, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. Oct. 24 at 861 N. Larkin for aggravated assault, resisting a peace officer, and obstructing a peace officer.
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Lawrence M. Bingham, Jr., 22, 213 N. Hickory, was arrested at 1:36 a.m. Oct. 24 at 372 N. Hickory for criminal trespass to real property.
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Marcos Martinez, 27, 2026 Tamarack Drive, was arrested at 2:07 a.m. Oct. 24 at Chicago and I-80 for domestic battery and battery.
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Stevie T. Leggions, 29, 721 N. Hickory, was arrested at 3:34 a.m. Oct. 24 at 721 N. Hickory for domestic battery.
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criminal trespass to real property. Solomon J. Washington, 22, 611 E. Cass, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Oct. 25 at 1801 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Brandon J. Baker, 23, 103 Wesleyan, Lockport, was arrested at 10:08 a.m. Oct. 25 at Fairview and Princeton for criminal trespass to state supported land and obstructing a peace officer.
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Darius C. Turner, 18, 515 Sehring, was arrested at 1:38 p.m. Oct. 25 at 374 Water for criminal trespass to state supported land.
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Andres Diaz, 52, 202 Chaparral Circle, Elgin, was arrested at 5:25 p.m. Oct. 25 at 151 N. Joliet for criminal trespass to property.
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Marquita S. Henderson, 21, 362 N. Broadway, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. Oct. 25 on the 600 block of West Jefferson for possession of cannabis.
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Luciano C. Garay, 48, 107 Seeser, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 26 at Jefferson and Nicholson for DUI-alcohol and a warrant.
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Nico J. Behlke, 22, 1114 Oakland Ave., was arrested at 7:07 p.m. Oct. 26 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft and a warrant.
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Stephanie L. Behlke, 31, 2528 Live Oak Drive, Crest Hill, was arrested at 7:07 p.m. Oct. 26 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.
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Ramiro Lopez-Reyes, 28, 207 Ross, was arrested at 12:55 p.m. Oct. 27 at 150 W. Washington for domestic battery.
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Marquita L. Jordan, 21, 122 S. Eastern Ave., was arrested at 2:43 p.m. Oct. 27 at 2701 Plainfield for retail theft and a warrant.
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Jose C. Suarez, 35, 217 S. Reed, was arrested at 4:25 p.m. Oct. 27 at 217 S. Reed for domestic battery.
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Thomas A. Korilko, 54, 1402 Clement, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Oct. 25 at 1500 Clement for domestic battery.
Carl E. Cawthon, 25, 496 FoxboroughTrail,Bolingbrook, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. Oct. 25 on the 600 block of West Jefferson for possession of cannabis.
Jacob M. Henderson, 22, 2114 Greengold, Crest Hill, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. Oct. 27 at 2701 Plainfield for burglary and forgery.
Gregory T. Woods, 54,719 Meeker Ave., was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Oct. 25 at 150 N. Ottawa for possession of cannabis and
Nickolas A. Lang, 33, 3501 Rogina Drive, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. Oct. 26 at 3501 Rogina for obstruction and a warrant.
Humberto J. Martinez, 19, 20951 W. Ardmore Circle, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. Oct. 27 at 2701 Plainfield for burglary and forgery.
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Mark S. Reid, 51, 14047 S. Largo Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 11:08 a.m. Oct. 28 at 3150 Tonti Drive for retail theft.
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Brandon J. Baker, 23, 1403 Fairview Ave., was arrested at noon Oct. 28 at 829 Cardinal for trespass to state supported land.
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Jesse D. Towles, 25, 404 Douglas, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at 3351 Mall Loop Drive for retail theft.
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Vincent J. Gallo, 42, 3237 Cathy Drive, was arrested at 7:19 p.m. Oct. 28 at 2525 W. Jefferson for disorderly conduct.
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Tyon R. Mason II, 20, 2355 White Birch Lane, was arrested at 1:27 a.m. Oct. 28 at 605 Taylor for possession of cannabis.
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Darnell L. Parrish, 21, 322 S. Joliet, was arrested at 8:47 p.m. Oct. 28 at 315 S. Joliet for liquor on public way.
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Our new Healthcare Law not only professed that most citizens would be covered, but also those who had insurance would be better covered and at a lower cost. Although the administration said earlier that 8 million signed up, they fail to reveal how many were previously insured, how many went to Medicaid, how many actually paid the cost, and now how many are renewing. Thus,
many less than 8 million are probably covered, with the latest figures leaving possibly as many as 40 million still not covered. The cost of insurance was to decrease, but in many cases didn’t. Renewals appear to have significantly increased as have deductibles. In my case as a retiree, Medicare supplemental insurance has risen approximately 4 percent, and long-
term care insurance has risen 26 percent and will come close to that again in 2016. Social Security is set to only rise about 1.9 percent, so the increase doesn’t even keep up with insurance costs. What happened to the assurances concerning our future healthcare? Oh, that’s right, our politicians don’t care. They said “Pass it and then read it.” And, oh yes, they chose to keep their old full coverage policies. Mark Turk Joliet
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Joliet/Will County Project Pride will add two honorees to the Hall of Pride Recognition honors individuals who make their community a better place to live The Joliet/Will County Project Pride will induct two new members into the Hall of Pride on Nov. 12. The recognition honors individuals who make their community a better place to live. Chris Dragatsis, a Joliet native who was directly involved with the preservation of many downtown institutions including the Rialto Square Theater, will be honored. Brent Wadsworth, whose Plainfield-based Wadsworth Golf Construction Co. has built 700 golf courses across the country, will join the Hall of Pride. Wadsworth is well-known as a philanthropist. The celebration and induction ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. at the Victorian Ballroom, 5 S. Richards St., Joliet. Tickets are $50, and tables of 10 available. The evening’s theme is Honoring Our Country, Honoring Our Military. During the banquet, Joliet/ Will County Project Pride will introduce a new award for singular acts or services that have made local communities better places to live, the Rev. James Allen Award for Service to the Community. It is named after the founder of the organization. To date, 133 individuals have earned the Hall of Pride honor. Their plaques are at the Joliet
Brent Wadsworth Hall of Pride recipient
Awards for outstanding curb appeal or beautification by individual home owners known as Neighborhood Hero awards will also be issued. There are five winners in 2014: The Morales family of 650 Landau St., Joliet, The Valdiva family of 5613 Stonybrook Drive, Joliet The Cordova family of 2610 Black Road, Joliet The neighboring Pubentz and Kizorek families on Commercial Street in Plainfield. Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The two Hall of Pride Honorees for 2014 are veterans. Dragatsis was born and raised in Joliet. After spending more than three years in the Army including 18 months in Korea, he returned to Joliet and began working for Blockson Chemical and later Olin Matheson. In 1962, he began his career in the insurance industry with New England Financial and then retired in 2004. He then sought out new ventures developing housing and business facilities. Dragatsis was instrumental in the reconstruction of the downtown library after a firebombing of the children’s department, and also helped develop the library branch on Black Road. In the 1980s, there was a movement to close Joliet Township Central High school. Chris spearheaded a drive that resulted in the decision to keep Central open. As a member of the Will County Cultural Arts Association in the
hall of pride recipient
Mr. Wadsworth has: • Donated more more than $600,000 to JTHS Foundation • ]Given a Baldwin Grand Piano for Lewis University Music Department • Donated a Campus Center clock to Lewis University honoring Brother James Gaffney • Made donations for Jesse Barfield statue at Silver Cross field and George Mikan statue • Given to University of St. Francis nursing scholarships • Made the initial donation to begin the salvation of the Rialto Square Theater and recently gave the theater $100,000 1970s, Dragatsis rallied support from city, state and federal officials to save the beautiful Rialto Theater from the wrecking ball. Brenton Wadsworth, a 1947 graduate of Joliet Township High School, is founder and chairman of Wadsworth Golf Construction Company in Plainfield. After graduating from the University of Illinois School of Architecture in 1952, he worked for prominent golf course architect Bruce Harris and then served in the United States Air Force. Wadsworth Golf Construction is a nationally ranked builder of American Golf Courses. Since 1958 the company has created more than 700 golf courses in nearly every State including Alaska and Hawaii, making his company the largest domestic builder of golf courses in the United States. Wadsworth’s philanthropy and care for the community is on equal par with his professional accomplishments. Established in 1995, the Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation is dedicated to improving society. For more information about the event, call John Zalanka: 815726-3068. Tickets are avaialbe through the PayPal link on the Joliet/Will County Project Pride website Home Page (www. jolietwillcountyprojectpride.org) or by contacting any member of the group.
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Family Reading Night at Orenic popular with children, parents This is the eighth year for the reading night at the school By jeanna millsap For the sentinel
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Sixth-grader Nikki Sikes will read just about anywhere – in the car, in the kitchen, living room, her bedroom, anywhere she finds herself. Her favorite genres are horror and suspense, and she reads every night. She finds it difficult to say what she’s reading right now because she normally is in the middle of more than one book at a time. “I think you can never read too much,” she said. Nikki, dressed as Cleopatra, was one of the helpers at Wednesday evening’s Family Reading Night, Scary Stories 8, at William B. Orenic Intermediate School. English language arts teacher Chris Hatcher said well over 700 people attended the event. “We opened up with about 300 people,” she said. This is the eighth year for the reading night at the school, and it becomes more popular each year. Reading is the reason for the event, around which all the activities centered. Students dressed in their Halloween costumes, too, for the season, with their parents and other family members in tow. “We’re encouraging literacy,” school Principal Larry Piatek said, “but we embed some fun in it. We involve the community. Our students’ families come in and support us, and we stress the importance of reading at home. . . We recommend children read at least 30 minutes a night for pleasure.” Hatcher said most of the school’s teachers were there manning the events or helping in other ways. There were skits, mini-choir concerts, science lab demonstrations, crafts, snacks, storytelling, a book fair and an author presentation. Fifth and sixth grade is the perfect time for encouraging reading, Hatcher said. “So far, they have been learning to read,” she said. “Now, they have
PHOTOS BY JEANNE MILLSAP
William B. Orenic Intermediate School 5th grader Brandon Muff sings a solo to “Monster Mash” with the choir.
PHOTOS BY JEANNE MILLSAP
William B. Orenic Intermediate School resource teacher Angela Celmer, 6th grader Nikki Sikes, and science teacher Cheryl Petrou in the science lab.
to read to learn. A lot of kids lose interest in reading at this age, and we have to do what we can to keep their interest in reading.” Fifth-grader Jasmine Carlson, dressed as a “mysterious witch,” had saved up her money to buy a book at the book sale. She ended up purchasing, “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.” She said she enjoys reading. Her favorite books are the Harry Potter series and “Wonder.” Science teacher Cheryl Petrou and resource teacher Angela Celmer brought books to life by showing a presentation on the book, “Rainbow Fish,” then letting the students wear diffraction glasses to turn all the white lights in the room into the colors of the rainbow. The kids at her demonstration also made bracelets of pipe cleaners and special UV beads that were white when threaded, then turned colors when exposed to ultraviolet
rays from the special bulbs scattered throughout the room. The sun will also turn the beads, Petrou said. The event’s guest author was Donna Latham from Batavia, who has published several non-fiction books, mostly on science and history, such as, “Backyard Biology” and “Amazing Biome Projects,” both of which were among the selections she brought to sell at the book fair. She said parents shouldn’t forget about non-fiction books for their children. “It’s important for them to explore factual information and the way facts enlighten us and give us information,” she said. “Plus, you can’t make this stuff up.” She said there are so many surprising quirks in non-fiction that are fun to discover, such as the fact that when the Eiffel Tower was first erected in Paris, residents thought it looked like a giant asparagus.
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football
Hilltopper dominance JCA rolls over St. Lawrence, sets up yet another game with Montini
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Joliet Catholic has played Montini four times in the past five seasons. Montini has won all four meetings, ending the Hilltoppers’ season each time. So to say that JCA is out for revenge when the storied programs meet again this weekend in a Class 5A second round game at Joliet Memorial Stadium would be a great understatement. “We’ve all been waiting all year, all year, to knock them out of the playoffs,” JCA defensive back Bill Rotnicki said. “Defense [will be key]. We have to stop them. We might have our quarterback back. We should be all right.” The Hilltoppers (8-2) were all right Saturday night despite playing without starting quarterback Cade Earl for the third straight game. They used two quarterbacks and eight different runners overall to rack up 380 rushing yards in a 48-
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13 first-round victory over St. Laurence in Joliet. Nick Borgra led the way as he carried 10 times for 139 yards and three touchdowns, including a 67-yarder. Michael Johnson, who played quarterback out of the Wildcat on several series, added 61 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and Harold Davis had five totes for 90 yards and a score. Drew Voss had the other touchdown. JCA coach Dan Sharp said he hopes to have Earl back this week from a lower body injury but was pleased with his replacements – Johnson and Cameron Behymer, who completed the team’s only two passes, including a 12yard touchdown strike to Jacob Elliott. “The nice thing is we’ve got four guys that can run the ball,” Sharp said. “I think that’s what we like to have, that multiple backfield. “When we use Michael as the quarterback it gives us four running backs. That’s where
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Nick Borgra tallied 131 yards on 10 carries for JCA in the Hilltoppers’ win Saturday.
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Joliet West loses quarterback, game at Oswego Tigers fall in first-ever playoff game after QB Tibble goes down before halftime Injuries are part of football. Unfortunately for Joliet West, its biggest injury of the season came to its biggest player in the biggest game of the season. After a blocked punt led to an early Oswego touchdown, the Tigers roared back and tied Saturday night’s Class 8A openinground playoff game when junior quarterback Alex Tibble found Klye Henderson in the end zone. Meekah Ben-Israel set up the tying score with an interception. However, that was the last play Tibble would be part of all night.
On the play before, he had slipped and sprained his right ankle. Trainers worked vigorously on the signal caller, but he was unable to return and Oswego rolled to a 31-7 win, eliminating West in its first-ever playoff game. “I don’t know what else to say, it’s tough but that’s football, Injuries are a part of football,” Joliet West coach Jason Aubrey said. “And when you have an injury to your No. 1 quarterback, there is not much else you can do. He slipped
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Brenton Thompson had a team-best 58 yards in Joliet West’s loss to Oswego Saturday night.
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5A PLAYOFFS:
montini @ joliet catholic The details: This has been the game of the year for the Hilltoppers and a true Class 5A rivalry. JCA has yet to beat the Broncos in the playoffs the last five years and has been wanting this game since losing in the final minutes a year ago. Montini has losses on the record this season, but the teams that have beat the Broncos have a combined record of 22-5. The Hilltoppers are clicking even if without QB Cade Earl and have a balanced attack this
season. Keys to the game: One of the big things Joliet Catholic will need to do is stop Montini WR Leon Thornton III, an Indiana recruit. The JCA pass defense has been better this season than in recent memory and should be up to the task. Offensively, getting QB Cade Earl back after missing him for three weeks will be a big boost to the passing game, but if JCA is crafty, it will still employ hints of the Wildcat formation it has used the last three weeks.
game time 1 p.m. Saturday Either way, look for Harry Douglas to be a major factor in this game, either making a big reception or taking a Montini punt or kick to the house. Aside from a solid defense and talented offense, JCA will need the HillZone out in force making home field a real advantage. -compiled by Mike Sandrolini
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Local area sends host of runners to state meet By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
For Joliet area runners, it was a good weekend at sectional cross country meets. At the Marist Sectional in Midlothian, the Lockport girls team placed second with 82 points, behind Hinsdale Central’s 50 points. Leading the way for the Porters was Morgan Bollinger, who placed fifth in 17 minutes, 34 seconds. “This race we wanted to bring five runners to the first mile and after that the three of us would go,” Bollinger said. “But a lot of girls stepped up today, everyone stayed together. It was a great team effort overall. We told them just because we said three go doesn’t mean only three have to go. Everyone can stick together if they feel it. It’s great to go down as a team again because we have so much fun. It’s so much better to do everything as a team.” She was followed through the chute by scorers Emmie Hahn (6th, 17:38.67), Karlee Stortz (19th, 18:14.21), Haley Beaumont (21st, 18:17.56) and Aubrey Friedrich (37th, 18:28.48). At the Quincy Sectional, the Minooka girls team won the sectional title. Ashley Tutt won the individual title in 17:42.17, while Mackenzie Callahan was second in 18:04.89. Morgan Crouch rounded out the Indians in the top five, placing fifth in 18:37.28. Emily Shelton also scored for the Indians, placing eighth in 18:44.00 and Gaby Gall (40th, 19:51.12). Grabbing the fifth and final qualifying spot in that regional was Joliet West. Leading the way was Kiersten Perry, who placed 10th in 18:52.05 and Charlotte Youell, who was 11th in 18:58.40. Madeline Blaauw (16th, 19:10.52), Guadalupe Diaz (47th, 20:04.40) and Jacqueline Rocha (66th, 20:23.31) also scored for the Tigers. Joliet Central also competed as a team in the sectional, but did not advance. Bryana Moreno was first through the chute for the Steelmen, placing 63rd in 20:19.95. Following her through
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Morgan Bollinger and the Porters are advancing to state as a team. the chute were scorers Morayma Barron (74th, 20:35.63), Natalie Knoble (75th, 20:37.78), Laisha Corona (89th, 20:57.26) and Shelia Corona (97th, 21:20.32). On the guys side, Joliet Central claimed the fifth qualifying spot with 150 points. Raul Rosendo led the way, placing fourth overall in 15:27.73,
while Vince Moreno (25th, 16:13.35), Andre Martinez (31st, 16:20.92), Jose Aguilera (37th, 16:28.45) and Justin Casill (57th, 16:53.27). Joining the Steelmen will be Gabe Ceballos (10th, 15:44) and Soren Knudsen (19th, 16:04) of Minooka and Dan Treasure (14th, 15:56) of Minooka.
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Saints’ men win basketball opener JCA grad Ekhomu scores 20 points in debut for USF women in loss Three Saints scored in double digits, two of whom notched double-doubles, as the University of St. Francis men’s basketball team opened its 2014-15 season with a 72-67 nonconference win over host Harris-Stowe State College Saturday night. Junior Edvinas Presniakovas (Plainfield, Ill./ Plainfield South) led the Saints with 16 points. Junior Jens Kennedy (Dwight, Ill./ Dwight) finished with 13 points and a gamehigh 12 rebounds, while junior Ilya Ilyayev (Los Angeles, Calif./ Palisades) tallied 15 points and pulled down 11 boards. Harris-Stowe (0-1) built its largest lead of the game, 29-21, with 4:49 left in the first half, but the Saints closed out the period with a 14-5 run to take
west | from page 12 and twisted his ankle. He toughed it out (and threw the touchdown), then he came over and we tried to tape him up. But when he got up on it and tried to do some things he just didn’t feel like he had it. It would have been a different game.” Oswego coach Brian Cooney knew what the loss meant to the Tigers.
rolls | from page 11 our diversity comes in. Maybe we don’t throw as much but where our balance comes in is who’s getting the ball and where they’re running, both inside and outside.” Borgra scored the final two touchdowns against St. Laurence, a five-yard run that gave the Hilltoppers a 41-7 halftime lead and a two-yard scamper that triggered a running clock early in the third quarter. “[Scoring three times] is nice but I couldn’t do anything without those linemen and those other wings blocking for me,” Borgra said. “It’s insane. They’re the best linemen in the state. I wouldn’t want to play with anybody else. They are just unbelievable.” Borgra doesn’t want to play without Earl, either, but said the team has adapted.
added 15. USF returns to action Friday and Saturday at the Spring Arbor University Trent Allen Memorial Tournament. The Saints will face Spring Arbor in Friday’s tournament opener.
a 35-34 lead at the intermission. The Hornets tied the game at 39 early in the second half before USF scored the game’s next nine points to take a 50-41 advantage with 14:09 left in the contest. A Trevor Roberts 3-pointer with 2:09 to go pulled Harris-Stowe to within a point (66-65). Neither team scored during the next minute, and USF sealed the win when Ilyayev made a basket with 49 seconds left and converted a pair of free throws with 26 seconds to play. Presniakovas hit three 3-point field goals for the Saints, as did sophomore Jo Jo Ballestero (Anaheim, Calif./ Canyon), who also handed out seven assists. Roberts paced the Hornets with a game-high 22 points. Jalen Fletcher
Led by a game-high 26 points from Nicki Monahan, Indiana University Northwest defeated the University of St. Francis women’s basketball team 78-74 in the Saints’ 2014-15 season opener Saturday afternoon. St. Francis (0-1) took an early 8-2 lead, but the RedHawks used a 17-5 run midway through the opening period to build a 27-18 advantage. Brooke Gardner’s basket in the final minute of the period gave Indiana Northwest (2-0) a 44-33 lead at the break. The Saints got off to a quick start
“TheTibble kid is an unbelievable athlete,” Cooney said. Any team that we play we want to beat them with their best on the field. It’s sad to see that kid go down. I know what a competitor he is and what he means to that team. They are a well-coached team and very well oiled that’s for sure.” Mitch Dolak entered and helped the Tigers, but the Panthers knew there were things he could not
replicate from Tibble’s game. “(Tibble) can break any play and turn a scripted play into back yard football at any time,” Cooney said. “The backup came in and played well, but it took that element away and we knew they would have to run the ball a little more so we could load the box a little more. They didn’t get the ball to (Henderson) as much as I think Tibble would have been able to.”
“We miss him, but we just put in a lot of work at practice, throwing kids in at new positions and we’re excelling really well,” Borgra said. “[Defenses] don’t really know what’s coming at them anymore so it’s kind of nice to throw in the Wildcat and then the double wing. “It ended up working out for us, so hopefully we keep doing what we need to do to keep winning.” The JCA defense did its part, holding St. Laurence (5-5) to 11 rushing yards and forcing five turnovers. Rotnicki had two of the Hilltoppers’ four interceptions, giving him five for the season. Luke Phelan and Peter Riccolo had the others, with Phelan returning his 48 yards to the Vikings’ four-yard line and setting up Johnson’s one-yard TD run. Ten seconds later, Joe Frescura recovered a fumble and Behymer
tossed his TD pass on the ensuing play to give the Hilltoppers a 28-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. “We’ve just been doing what we’ve been doing all year, I think,” Rotnicki said. “We were confident the offense would do all right and they did, and we kept stopping them. “That was huge. Obviously we’re playing Montini next week so we’re going to have to carry that over.” Montini (7-3) routed DuSable 56-8 on Saturday. Three of the Broncos’ playoff wins over JCA have been by a total of five points and the other was the 70-45 shootout in the 2011 state title game. “We’ve got play 100 percent every play and take care of business,” Borgra said. “They’re a good team but they’ve got to come out here. It’s our turn to win this one.”
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Katie Gonnering (Seymour, Wis./ Freedom) notched a double-double with 19 points and 13 boards, while Weisflog added 10 points.
again in the second half, outscoring the hosts 9-2 to cut the gap to 46-42 with 15:07 remaining. IU Northwest matched its largest lead of the game, 64-53, midway through the second stanza, but USF scored the game’s next 11 points – capped by a 3-pointer from freshman Christina Ekhomu (Bolingbrook, Ill./ Joliet Catholic) – to tie the game at 64 with 7:11 to play. Junior Cydney Weisflog’s (Oak Creek, Wis./ Oak Creek) 3-pointer at the 3:55 mark put the Saints on top 69-67, but the RedHawks recaptured the advantage on backto-back Monahan jumpers. Her second basket, with 2:27 left in the contest, gave IU Northwest a 72-69 lead. Monahan sealed the win with a pair of free throws in the game’s closing seconds. Ekhomu paced St. Francis with 20 points, nine assists and six rebounds in her collegiate debut. Senior
University of St. Francis senior safety Jesse Hogan (Lawrenceville, Ga./ Grayson) has been named MidStates Football Association Mideast League Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Hogan blocked a pair of kicks, both at critical times in the fourth quarter, in St. Francis’ 19-14 loss to Siena Heights University this past Saturday. Hogan, who earned his first career MSFA Player of the Week award, has blocked three kicks in his last two games. The Saints’ starting safety, he leads the team with five interceptions this season and is tied for third place all-time at St. Francis with 13 career picks.
Oswego quarterback Steven Frank would get the Panthers going and keep the momentum from shifting back to the Tigers. Dolak completed 3-of-9 passes for 51 yards in the game, while Tibble had connected on five of his 10 attempts before leaving. He had also carried the ball seven times for 31 yards.
Brenton Thompson carried the ball 22 times for 59 yards, while Henderson hauled in five passes for 66 yards. Collin Brown caught three balls for 33. Joliet West, however, did complete the winningest season in years and became the first West-only team to advance to the IHSA playoffs.
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what is your favorite form of social media? I find Facebook more useful, but Twitter is more public so its easy to get things out to everyone. what do you use twitter for? It’s great to post meet results and when to be at the school for stuff.
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Have you ever reached out to a celeb on twitter and did they reply? Yes, I Tweeted Justin Maller, he is an Australian fractal artist that is really cool and I got in touch with him and we did some collaborations on an art piece. It was fun.
toP 10 VoyaGer media FootBaLL teams 1 maine soutH Still the one
2 bolingbrook
Better 8A draw than Hawks
3 jca
Big game v. Montoni
BHsatHletics @BHsRaideRs
4 plainField nortH Beat East heads up
5 plainField east
Tough draw v. St. Rita
6 niles West
IHSA needs to be kinder
7 joliet West
Losing Tibble tough pill
8 doWners grove soutH Drew city’s elite
9 benet
Overall solid season
10 Westmont Uninjured, still playing
@USFSAINTS: Alex Truhlar’s 3 assists tonight were the most in a game by a Saint in 10 years. #usfsaints
“1st time BHS has produced a Girls Cross Country state qualifier since 1985! And we have 2! Great job ladies! #TheBrook” antHony misiaK @tHemisiaK “I wanna give a big “Thank You” to the Girls Volleyball team. Making Maine East proud. Congrats on the outstanding success. #StayHungry JB ButleR @JButleR59 “@JCA_FOOTBALL JCA is going to get it done! Write your own legacy boys! This is YOUR year!”
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JULIE Inc. wins first place for Extra savings takes partnership with forest preserve away volatility JULIE stands for the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators
JULIE Inc. recently won a first place Best Friend of Illinois Parks award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The non-profit was honored for its work as a corporate sponsor for many Forest Preserve District of Will County events. “We are grateful to JULIE and its employees for their continued support of Forest Preserve programs and activities,” said Don Gould, president of the district’s board. JULIE stands for the Joint Utility LocatingInformationforExcavators. Based in Joliet, it provides Illinois excavators, homeowners and underground utility owners with a message handling and delivery service committed to protecting underground utilities and the safety of people working or living nearby. “As a not-for-profit organization celebrating 40 years of damage prevention this year, we are very proud and excited to receive the Best Friend of Illinois Parks award,”
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JULIE Inc. representatives accept a Best Friend of Illinois Parks award during an Illinois Association of Park Districts banquet. From left to right are: Cindy Harn, the district’s director of public programs and education; Renee Gauchat, the district’s volunteer supervisor; Barb Huff, JULIE’s public relations manager; Kevin Chmura, JULIE’s director of public relations; and Marcy DeMauro, the district’s executive director. said Kevin Chmura, spokesman for JULIE. “Our proactive outreach and safety program with the Forest Preserve District of Will County is a critical step in preventing damage to underground utilities in the state of Illinois. This successful partnership allows us to educate and inform homeowners and contractors about our mission and the importance of calling JULIE before any type of digging project.” The partnership began in 2010 when the company sponsored a community volunteer workday
to help publicize National Safe Digging Month, which reminds homeowners and professional excavators to call JULIE at 8-1-1 before digging. JULIE expanded its partnership two years ago when it became a district-wide sponsor of forest preserve special events. JULIE has contributed $10,500 to the district for these family programs, including the Ride the Rock bike ride and festival and the Music at McKinley Outdoor Concert and Car Show, among others.
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will take place at all 37 Chicagoland Massage Envy locations from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., and those who qualify are encouraged to call their local Massage Envy Spa or visit http://www.massageenvy.com/ regions/IL/Chicago to pre-book an appointment.
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Dear Dave, I’m a 26-year-old journalist making $26,000 annually, and the only debt I have is $31,000 in student loans. I’m following your plan, so I also have $1,000 in my starter emergency fund and am working side jobs to make extra money. Since my job field is volatile, I’ve lost and found a couple of jobs in the last few years and have an older car. Should I beef up my emergency fund in case I go through another job loss or I have problems with my vehicle? Sarah Dear Sarah, In your case, I think you might want to increase your emergency fund to around $3,000. Usually, I’d rather people focus on knocking out debt once they have a beginner emergency fund in place, but it sounds like you’ve got extenuating circumstances in your life. Older cars, especially those with lots of miles, could need attention at any time. And you’re right about your job too. The newspaper world is pretty volatile and even downright insecure at times. This isn’t your fault, but I’m glad you’re looking ahead. Just push the pause button on paying off debt for the moment, and build up your emergency fund a bit more. That will give you a little more wiggle room in case life decides to throw something unexpected at you. Then, go back to paying off debt before you increase your emergency fund to a full three to six months of expenses. Having a little financial stability is a big thing for you right now, Sarah. It will help you feel a little more secure until the debt is gone. And once that happens, you’ll really be able to fly! —Dave
Income is the problem Dear Dave, We had our first child a few months ago, and some of the bills have gone to collections. We’ve paid what we could, but we each
make only about $15,000 a year. Now, we’re getting calls and letters from collectors wanting our checking account information and electronic access. When we won’t give it to them, they accuse us of not following the terms and conditions of the agreements. They say we’ll be penalized if we don’t comply. What should we do? Stephanie Dear Stephanie, You’re doing the right thing by not giving them your account information and electronic access. The stuff they’re saying is just collector talk, and they’re full of crap. The next time you talk to one of them, just let them know you have every intention of paying what’s owed. But the bill is going to be paid by you. There’s nothing in an agreement like that which gives them the right to your account numbers or electronic access. These people can stop lying and act right, or they can go jump in the lake. The biggest issue here is your income. If I’m your husband, I’m going to find an extra job delivering pizzas a few nights a week for the time being. He could make an additional $1,000 a month for the next 10 months, and that problem would be solved. Instead of working 40 to 45 hours a week, try working 60 to 80 for just a little while. Still, you both need to examine your career track for the future. Look into different types of training and education with the attitude of doubling or even tripling your income in the next five years. I want you both to develop long-term plans to increase your income, and a short-term plan to get out from under this debt in a hurry. That’s the kind of thinking that will get rid of collectors faster than anything else. They’re just a symptom of the bigger problem. —Dave
* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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Forest Preserve District hosts programs Fall is an ideal time to view birds Enjoy a “Migratory Bird Hike” from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, located on Renwick Road, 0.5 mile east of Route 30, in Plainfield. Fall is an ideal time to view birds that use Lake Renwick as a stopover during migration. Look for pelicans, warblers or even a passing osprey or eagle. Bring binoculars and a favorite bird guide and dress for the weather. A 1-mile hike to the viewing area will take place on limestone paths. The program is for ages 7 and older. Registration is required;
call 708-946-2216. A“LivingHistoryDemonstration” will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Watch Isle a la Cache Brigade volunteers re-enact life in the 1700s as they portray voyageurs, courier du bois, French women, Metis and Native Americans. Brigade members will demonstrate their skills as potters, musket shooters, cooks, seamstresses or craftsmen. Registration is not required for the free program, which is held indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For more information, call 815-886-1467 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org.
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Veterans, community invited to JJC’s Veterans Day Ceremony Veterans are encouraged to wear something that signifies their military branch
Veterans and all community members are invited to Joliet Junior College’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, on the Main Campus Bridge, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. Veterans are encouraged to wear something that signifies their military branch, such as their uniform or even a small pin.
Both the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad and Maj. Jesse L. Maggitt of the U.S. Army will address the crowd. The JJC Chamber Singers and JJC Chorale will end the observance with a performance of “Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones.” Cake and punch will be available for all visitors and participants after the ceremony. Both the oldest and youngest veterans in attendance will cut the cake. For more information about the Veterans Day ceremony at JJC, contact Pam Dilday at pdilday@jjc. edu or 815-280-2755.
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Childerguild Hosts Book/ Gift Fair Nov. 10, 11 Fair will be outside the Seasons Dining Room at Silver Cross Hospital
Childerguild will host a Books are Fun Book and Gift Fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, outside the Seasons Dining Room at Silver Cross Hospital, 1900
Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. A variety of popular children’s books and games, cookbooks, selfhelp books and other interesting adult books will be available at 30 to 70 percent off retail price. Cash and major credit cards accepted. For more information about Childerguild, call the Silver Cross Volunteer Department at (815) 300-7117.
WILL COUNTY
Winds loosen facade of Will County building The decorative aluminum rail on the building came loose as a result of the high winds Strong wind gusts, at times exceeding 50 mph, loosened a non-structural, ornamental feature from the façade of a Will County building on Friday afternoon. And due to a quick action from Will County and the rapid response from the Joliet Fire Department, the loose material was removed just before 4 p.m. The decorative aluminum rail on the building, located directly above the main entrance at 57 N. Ottawa St., commonly known as the EMCO building, came loose as a result of the high winds that blew across Will County on Friday. Officials from Will County called the Joliet Fire Department to help remove the loose pieces. “The immediate cooperation the county received from the Joliet Fire Department was incredible,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “I appreciate the quick response to this situation which
PHOTO COURTESY OF WILL COUNTY
The Joliet Fire Department and Will County quickly came together to remove a piece of the façade of the building at 57 N. Ottawa St. after a portion of the building was blown loose during 50 miles per hour wind gusts Friday afternoon. Will County, Joliet Fire secure EMCO building during windstorm
surely helped protect the public’s safety.” A building inspector from Joliet and the maintenance director
from Will County inspected the façade of the building to ensure there were no other loose portions. There were no injuries.
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Shorewood Lions Club / Troy Students of the Month for September Shorewood Lions Club / Troy Wm. B. Orenic Intermediate School Sixth Grade Students and Troy Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Students of The Month for September 2014 are, from left, seated, front row, Orenic 6th Graders Amanda Altman, Joseph Featherstone, Amaris Gamez, 6 Accelerated Julie Wang, Troy Middle 7th Graders Brennagh McDonald, Neveah McComb, Juell Lagonero, Back Row Standing,7th grader Kaylyn
Preisler, 7th Accelerated Kiera Posteluk, Troy 8th Graders Naija Blankenship, Jaxon Aubry, Gia Wallace, Kelina Evans, 8 Accelerated
Vincent Panateri and Jim McDonald Shorewood Lions Club awarding students their certificates.
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