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DECEMBER 5, 2013

Vol. 7 No. 21

WILL COUNTY

Glasgow asks nLrB if assistants can do union work More than 1,000 members of AFSCME Local 1028 have been on strike since Nov. 18

By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

townShip provideS local familieS thanKSgiving mealS

BY LAURA KATAUSKAS | Staff reporter nearly 1,000 families drove up to the dupage township food pantry and drove off with more something than a thanksgiving meal: a lifted spirit. it its annual event, the dupage township food pantry hosted a food donation for the needy, offering a hand

up, not a hand out. in naScar-like fashion, cars lined up and visited six pit stops where trunks were loaded with all the staples for a thanksgiving dinner, filled by volunteers who wanted to pay it forward.

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Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow has asked the National Labor Relations Board for clarification after receiving a letter from union officials seeking to have assistant state’s attorneys stop filling in for striking workers.

In the Nov. 13 letter to Glasgow, Joe Pluger of AFSCME Council 31 cited a section of the Will County State’s Illinois Public Labor Attorney Jim Relations Act and a Glasgow 1998 court case to back up a claim that “Assistant State’s Attorneys See GLASGOW, page 2

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News GLASGOW Continued from page 1 cannot be required to perform the duties of employees who are permitted to strike. Any other interpretation of the Act would be inconsistent with the Act and would undercut the rights of employees engaged in a lawful strike.”

More than 1,000 members of AFSCME Local 1028, which includes clerical workers in the State’s Attorney’s Office, have been on strike since Nov. 18.They are upset about the county’s plan to increase employees’ health insurance costs and not cover them with a corresponding raise.

Glasgow not only believes he has the right to manage his office, but has gone above and beyond for the assistant state’s attorneys, said his spokesman, Charles B. Pelkie. He said the assistants are in a union, but are not among those who are striking with AFSCME Local 1028.

Pelkie said Glasgow voluntarily

recognized the assistant state’s attorney’s union in the 1990s, even though the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that assistant state’s attorneys were managerial and did not have a right to union representation.

In subsequent negotiations, Pelkie added, assistants received benefits, including stipends for

“It is essential that this relationship be clarified so that no entity outside law enforcement can attempt to subvert these duties and potentially endanger public safety.”

- Charles B. Pelkie, spokesman for state’s attorney jim glasgow

special assignments, a clothing allowance and free parking.

Pelkie said even before the strike, assistant state’s attorneys regularly filled in for clerical employees.

Had he not received Pluger’s letter challenging his right to manage his office, Pelkie said, Glasgow would have been happy to continue that relationship.

Glasgow is asking the NLRB whether the assistant state’s attorneys are considered officially as union members and whether they can refuse to do work usually done by striking workers from Local 1028.

“State’s Attorney Glasgow has an obligation to manage his office to protect the public,” Pelkie said. “Assistant state’s attorneys take an oath to faithfully discharge their duties as outlined by the State’s Attorney. For attorneys, these obligations rise above all others.

“It is essential that this relationship be clarified so that no entity outside law enforcement can attempt to subvert these duties and potentially endanger public safety.”

Pelkie said if the NLRB sides with Glasgow, they would continue to honor negotiations with the assistant state’s attorneys.

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Farmer’s market heads indoors

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The days of fresh fruit and veggies haven’t disappeared with the days of summer. Back for its third year is the Annual Indoor Farmer’s Market to be held at the Church of St. Benedict in Bolingbrook.

Partnering with Faith In Place, St. Benedict’s Church will host the indoor market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7, bringing this winter farmers market to Bolingbrook and its church community.The event is open to the public and will have meat and poultry, soap, syrup, honey wool, raw fibers, vinegar, dried fruits, sauces and salsas, preserves, coffee and fresh produce as available.

Organizers say the indoor farmer’s market allows for the community to purchase locally grown food and goods and are able to keep funds and support within the community.

“The winter farmers’ market is a chance not only to support

small-scale local farmers, but to enjoy the goodness of food grown and prepared with care and craftsmanship, “said the Rev. Heidi Haverkamp.“God made the

the wInter farmers’ market Is a chance not only to support small-scale local farmers, but to enJoy the goodness of food grown and prepared wIth care and craftsmanshIp.” - reV. heidi hAVerkAmP

world and called it “very good.” I think God is delighted when we enjoy Creation and its fruits and use them as good stewards of the land, earth, water, and air. We at St. Benedict love supporting the market and sharing good food

with the people of Bolingbrook, no matter what their faith tradition or background.”

Faith In Place helps congregations in the Chicago area bring locally and sustainablyproduced food to their communities during the winter months through a series of onetime winter farmers markets.

Since 1999, Faith in Place has partnered with more than 900 congregations in Illinois— Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Zoroastrian, Baha’i and Unitarian Universalist.

Its mission is to help people of faith understand that issues of ecology and economy are at the forefront of social justice.

The group believes in caring for those in need of housing, clothing or food, but also believes it will not matter if the ecological conditions of the planet are neglected.

The church is located at 909 Lily Cache Lane, Bolingbrook.

For more information, call St. Benedict at 630-759-5955.

meat and poultry, Soap, Syrup, honey wool, raw fiberS, vinegar, dried fruitS, SauceS and SalSaS, preServeS, coffee and freSh produce aS available

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State says vehicle deer crash injuries decline Suggestions for motorists to avoid colliding with deer include: Be particularly cautious at dusk and dawn, when deer are most active.

Keep track of locations where deer have been spotted in the past to avoid being surprised.

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop, especially near water, farm fields and wooded areas.

Deer will cross the road and double back. Make sure deer have moved away before proceeding.

Avoid swerving into traffic or off the road if deer are on the roadway. Instead, slow to a stop and wait for the deer to move along.

Flashing the headlights and honking the car horn will encourage deer to move off the road.

Be mindful that deer will follow each Alert other motorists to other. One deer can mean others the presence of deer by tapping the are nearby or close behind. brakes.

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The number of deer-vehicle crashes decreased significantly to 15,489 in 2012, as compared to 18,044 in 2011.

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drivers and passengers should provide assistance to anyone injured. Contact local, county or state law enforcement to report the incident. Do not attempt to remove a dead or injured deer from the roadway.

Illinois law requires that all crashes resulting in damage of at least $1,500 to be reported to police.

An Illinois resident and driver of a motor vehicle involved in a vehicle-deer collision has priority in legally possessing white-tailed deer killed or injured as a result of a collision with the vehicle. If the driver does not take possession of the deer before leaving the collision scene, any citizen of Illinois who is not delinquent in child support may possess and transport the deer.

Non-residents may not claim a road-killed deer. Individuals claiming such a deer must report the possession within 24 hours at www.dnr.illinois. gov.

Individuals without Internet access can report such possession by calling (217) 782-6431 before 4:30 p.m. the next business day. If any part of the deer is going to be taken to a taxidermist or tannery, the person making the online or phone report is required to request a tag at the time of report.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that fatal crashes, injuries and the number of motorists killed in crashes involving deer declined in 2012.

IDOT and IDNR also reminded motorists to once again be alert for deer along roadways during one of the most active periods of the year for wildlife activity.

“As deer hunters gear up for firearm season, we want to remind motorists to slow down, drive defensively, obey posted speed limits, eliminate all distractions and be especially alert for wildlife at night along Illinois roadways,” Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider said. “We are proud to see two consecutive years with fewer fatal and injury motor vehicle crashes involving deer, and we need your help to ensure that number continues to drop.”

Motor vehicle crashes involving deer were responsible for four fatalities in 2012, a decrease from six fatalities in 2011. Injuries resulting from a motor vehicle – deer crash decreased from 613 in 2011 to 608 in 2012.

If a motor vehicle crash with involving a deer does occur,

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Village pursues feasibility study for water system The move stems from the village’s and agency’s intent to pursue eminent domain to acquire a major pipeline

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Independent of the Northern Will County Agency, the village of Bolingbrook is pursuing a study of the feasibility of acquiring IllinoisAmerican Water Company’s water system.

Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said the study will help them decide whether to pursue

eminent domain and allow for the analysis of research and for the physical inspection of equipment.

The move stems from the village’s and agency’s intent to pursue eminent domain to acquire a pipeline from the company and gain control of the water system for its communities.

The group of village mayors from Bolingbrook, Homer

Glen, Lemont, Romeoville and Woodridge make up the agency that has been looking to clear a path to potentially take over the Bedford Park water pipeline, owned by American Lake Company, a subsidiary of Illinois American Water.

Eminent domain is defined as the power to take private property for public use by a state, municipality, or private person or corporation authorized to exercise functions of public character, following the payment of just compensation to the owner of that property.

Essentially, local governments may take private property

through their power of eminent domain but must pay a fair price for it as decided by the court.

The village of Bolingbrook passed a resolution of intent to study the feasibility of purchasing or exercising its power of eminent domain to acquire any the portion of the water system under the IAWC system that serves the customers of Bolingbrook.

Village Attorney Jim Boan said the turnaround time of the study will depend on how fast IAW will comply with the physical inspection of the equipment.

Once inspections are complete, the study should take roughly six months.

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Symphony in Lights Holiday Light Show. Nightly through December 31 at The Promenade, Bolingbrook. Begins at dusk and runs every hour on the hour until 9 p.m.

Pajama Party with Santa Claus. 6 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Annerino Community Center, Bolingbrook.

All ages welcome. Come in your favorite Christmas pajamas and celebrate with Santa. Each child will get a picture taken with Santa, tell him their wishes, and receive a special gift. Children will have the opportunity to listen to stories by Mrs. Claus, make crafts in the Little Elves’ workshop, join in the Reindeer games, and enjoy delicious cookies and milk.

Children must be accompanied by a parent. Be sure to register early. No registrations will be accepted at the door. $15 for first child; $10 for each additional child. With resident ID, $10 for first child, $5 for each additional.

Holiday Movie-A Muppet Christmas Carol. Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the White Oak Library, Romeoville. Enjoy this fun retelling of the famous holiday tale with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzy and the gang! We’ll have hot cocoa, cookies, and other special holiday treats. All ages are welcome, but children younger than 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

DECEMBER 6 Winter Wonderland. 6 to 9 p.m., at the Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road. The annual Winter Wonderland,Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Parade of Lights will be held. The Romeoville Recreation Department and Fat Ricky’s have teamed up, once again, to combine Winter Wonderland and Hope for the Holidays into one spectacular event.

DECEMBER 7 5th Annual Santa Paws and Craft Fair. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Friendship Centre, 175 S. Highpoint Drive, Romeoville.

Bring Rover and Fluffy (and any other pet) for pictures with Santa. All proceeds benefit Romeoville Humane Society. For more information, please call 877-813-7300 or e-mail info@ romeovillehumanesociety.org.

DECEMBER 10 Romeoville Area Chamber Monthly Luncheon . 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brunswick Zone, 735 Center Blvd., Romeoville.

Speaker: Mayor John Noak. Please bring one toy for Holiday Toy Drive. For more information, call 815-886-2076 or email info@ romeovillechamber.org.

DECEMBER 18 Holiday Open House. Dec. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the White Oak Library, Romeoville.

DECEMBER 21 Get the kids out of the house and into some splashtastic fun with Wacky Water Week starting on December 21 through January 5. Themed games and activities are offered starting at noon each day. For full schedule of activities and holiday hours, please visit www. bolingbrookparks.org.

ONGOING American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18 Bingo. 11:30 a.m.

Sundays at Leo’s Bar & Grill, 201 East Romeo Road. (2 blocks east of Route 53 on 135th Street). For more info, call 815-886-5600.

Doors open every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. We have food for purchase along with your favorite raffles and fun. Everyone is invited.

Panic Attack Support Group of Bolingbrook. Anyone who is dealing with panic attacks, anxiety attacks, or social phobia is welcome to attend this support group.We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month

from 7 to 9 p.m. Please visit Meetup.com to RSVP http:// www.meetup.com/AnxietyPanic-Attack-Support-Group-OfBolingbrook-Naper/.

American Sign Language interpreted Mass is offered at St. Francis of Assisi, 1501 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook every Sunday at the 8:15 a.m.

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Power Connection’s LARGE FOOD PANTRY. Open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping experience. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat.

There is no income verification and ALL residents of Illinois are welcome.The Resale Connection is also open from 9a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/ children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more! Cleaning out your house? We accepts donations Monday-Thursday,9am4pm. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection.org for more information/services available such as our Extension Food Pantry, Computer Classes, Forklift Classes.

Volunteer opportunities also available to serve your community.

Power Connection Computer Classes. Classes begin at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook.

General or Microsoft Word classes are offered. Cost is $30. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www.thepowerconection. org Power Connection Forklift

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We offer a one week class for forklift certification, you must be able to read/write fluent English. $50 fuel fee due by start of class. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www. thepowerconection.org.

Romeoville. All ages. Wear your pajamas.

Tween Scene. Tuesdays 4 to 5 p. m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Do you enjoy hanging out at the library?

Well, come to Tween Scene!

Each session we’ll have fun things to do like games, science, anime, manga, and crafts. For children 8-12. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Services Department for more information.

TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly),IL114 Romeoville, meets 5:15 p.m. Mondays at the Romeoville Police Department, 1050 W. Romeo Road. For more information, call 815-886-9252.

Preschool Playtime. 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.

Brick Building Club. 4 p.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.

Toddler times. 10:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.

Ages 3 to 36 mos.

Terrific Ts. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.Ages 2 to 3.

Storytimes. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.Ages 3 to 6 years.

Pajama-Jam Family storytime. 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road,

Family storytime. 7-7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Fountaindale Public Library. On Tuesday evenings, get the family together to hear stories and sing songs in the storytime room.

Golden Age Club. Thursdays noon to 4 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department.Members must be 50 years and up to join, and may do so by coming to any Thursday meeting.Transportation is available by calling the Recreation Department at 815886-6222 at least 24 hours before the event. For more information about the club, call Noel Maldonado at the Recreation Center.

Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport.

This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611.

Bolingbrook Machine Knitting Club. All skill levels are welcome to begin or further their knowledge of knitting with a machine. The group meets the last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. There is no charge to attend this group. They meet in the community room of Bolingbrook Fire Station 4, 1111 See CALENDAR, page 18

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Bolingbrook Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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A 2009 trailer was taken from a parking lot on the 500 block of S. Bolingbrook Drive between Nov. 7 and Nov. 12.

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Officers were called to the 700 block of Bluebird Drive for the report of a residential burglary.

Homeowners discovered the water turned off, a lock placed on garage door and cash was taken between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 21.

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A PS4, two games and a necklace were taken from a residence on the 500 block of Preston Drive between 8 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Nov. 18. Loss valued at $660.

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Brandon Stephens, 22, 656 Forest Way, was arrested at 7:21 p.m. Dec. 22 and charged with domestic battery,interfering w/ reporting, theft and resisting a peace officer.

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Officers were called to Claridge Court for the report of a residential burglary Nov. 22.

The glass door was smashed out to gain entry.A laptop, two iPods, a wallet and sports bag were taken between 9:30 a.m. 3:23 p.m. Loss valued at $1,500.

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Daniel Harris, 26, 143 Queenswood Drive, was charged with aggravated assault at 9:37 p.m. Nov. 22 and after a call to the residence for a subject banging on the front door and yelling.

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Eric Mojica, 20, 5924 Tyler Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 8:07 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with speeding and drag racing on the 700 block of W. Boughton Road.

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Patrick Loome, 29, 1412 Pioneer Drive, Crest Hill, was arrested at 9:21 a.m. Nov. 23 and charged with driving on a suspended license, suspended registration and no insurance, following a traffic stop on the 300

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Ayotunde Otgunnubi, 28, 175 Morgan Court, Romeoville, was arrested at 6:09 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with endangering the life of a child on the 100 block of S. Weber Road, after leaving children in a vehicle while shopping.

Lorenzo Brown, 27, 527 W 14th Place, Chicago, was arrested at 6:32 p.m. Nov. 24 and charged with an in-state warrant, driving on a suspended license and no taillights, following a traffic stop at Boughton Road and Winston Drive.

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Nicole Lucas, 32, 6511 Mozart Drive, Chicago, was

arrested at 2:03 p.m. Nov. 25 and charged with obstructing a peace officer, after giving officers the wrong name, following a call for the subject leaving Bass Pro for cutting tags off jackets.

Officers responded to the 100 block of Thackeray Drive for the report of a residential burglary Nov. 25. A laptop and class ring were taken between 10 a.m. and 6:40 p.m.

Loss valued at $450.

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Christian Boston, 19, 206 Blackberry Drive, was arrested at 6:42 p.m. Nov. 25 and charged with obstructing justice and an in-state warrant, following a patrol stop of a suspicious vehicle on Territorial Court.

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Valley View considers mechanical project for Brooks Mechanical infrastructure at the school is outdated, with its boiler plant close to 40 years in operation, creating an uncomfortable learning environment

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Valley View School District 365u is considering a nearly $7 million mechanical upgrade for Brooks Middle School.

Assistant Superintendent Gary Grizaffi reported to the school board that the mechanical

infrastructure at the school is outdated, with its boiler plant close to 40 years in operation, creating an uncomfortable learning environment. Grizaffi said teachers maintain it is either boiling or freezing.

However, School Board Vice President Rick Gougis questioned whether the

timing was right for the project, considering the high expenditure, noting some repairs have been made in recent times.

Grizaffi said the chiller plant consists of one chiller installed in 1995 and another in 2004.

However, the older unit has been problematic, officials say, and repair costs have been significant in recent years. He said the air handling equipment that is intended to distribute the appropriate quantities and temperature of air for comfort also is original to the building,

except for a few areas.

Both in-house HVAC technicians and outside engineering consultants performed an on-site audit of mechanical systems.

Preliminary budgets estimated for the replacement and refurbishment of all mechanical systems range from $6 million to $7 million, depending on the extent of what is replacement components.

The initial phase of the project, estimated at $3.7 million,would include replacing the air handling equipment

and infrastructure and the older plant. Grizaffi contends that these components would have the most direct impact on improving comfort and reliability in the classroom wings of the schools.

The school district is requesting an energy grant from the Illinois State Board of Education for $250,000. The remaining $3.4 million would come from cash reserves.

The project would potentially begin in the spring of 2014 and continue through the summer of 2015.

Obituary Dale Arthur Keith

Photos by LAURA KATAUSKAS/STAFF REPORTER

Cars line up at the DuPage Township Food Pantry where volunteers load up vehicles with the makings for a Thanksgiving meal.

GIVING Continued from page 1 “I brought my grandkids here to teach them about what it means to give back and support one another--that’s what it is all about,” said Bolingbrook resident Doreen Hall, who brought her family of eight out to lend a hand.

DuPage Township services residents of Bolingbrook and Romeoville, and in addition to the drive-thru, delivered more than 200 Thanksgiving meals to its senior population.

The pantry is always in need of items including: spaghetti sauce, noodles, boxed

mashed potatoes, tuna helper, hamburger helper, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, coffee and tea, and toiletries.

Items can be dropped off at the Food Pantry distribution center, 719 Parkwood Ave.; Romeoville, and DuPage Township, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook.

The pantry serves the Bolingbrook and Romeoville communities and is available to DuPage Township families who are experiencing a food crisis.

Residents may come to the pantry twice a month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, call Shirley Grzenia at 815-8867986.

I brought my grandkids here to teach them about what it means to give back and support one another-that’s what it is all about.”

- Bolingbrook resident Doreen Hall In addition, the DuPage Township with be hosting a Breakfast with Santa and are looking for donations of new toys.

Dale Arthur Keith, age 73 of Rogersville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. Dale was retired from the Romeoville Police Department as a police social worker with 20 years of service. Previously Dale was a social worker with numerous schools, state and local agencies in Illinois, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Aside from his career, he was also a wrestling coach and referee, and a volunteer for many charitable organizations. Dale was a member of the Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Ill. Graduated from Southern Illinois University and received his Masters degree from the University of Illinois. Dale was awarded an Honorary Member of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and recently served on the Board of Directors of the Rogersville Heritage Association. As a social worker Dale was passionate about helping others in need, often at his own expense. He loved to award others with his own sense of humor. Dale enjoyed trains, history, the military and a good joke. He was preceded in death by his parents,Arthur Frank and Mildred Borden Keith; sister, Arla June Siciliano; brother-in-law, Leo Siciliano.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rebecca McIntosh Keith; son, Michael Dale Keith of Chicago, Ill.: daughter, Michelle Dawn Keith Tampa and husband, Thomas E. of Plainfield, Ill.; granddaughter, Lindsey Anne Tampa; niece Cynthia Boys Randall; nephew, Brian Boys and many McIntosh nieces and nephews. Dale was loved and will be missed by all those who knew him.

Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville, Tenn., funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Gordon Smith officiating.

A pending memorial will be held in Romeoville, lll.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2008 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, Tenn., 37203.

Online condolences can be made at www. broomefuneralhome.com.

Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Keith family.

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Horoscopes A lot of smoke doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a fire. During the week ahead, you might be forced to deal with emotional issues and might not be able to act on passing enthusiasms.

It’s admirable to be organized and strive for security. With enough hard work and by applying yourself you’ll receive recognition and easier times in the week ahead.

The only people you need in your life are those who need you in theirs. Following your heart and fancies wherever they lead may prove disappointing this week.

Maintain an angelic viewpoint and fly high above petty whims in the week ahead. Don’t lose altitude by discussing your intentions prematurely or before all the data is in.

Put business above pleasure in the week ahead. If you focus on making ambitions a reality you can go far. If you’re overly sensitive to slights you might overreact and lose traction.

If you’re soft as a marshmallow you won’t be hurt by the hardest things. In the upcoming week, a partner may vie for your attention and be slightly unpredictable or exasperating.

Know your part by heart.

This isn’t a good week to try out new lines with a romantic partner or co-worker, since a misunderstanding could cause a permanent break. Let matters rest.

The worst people may provide you experience but the best ones will give you memories. Make it a habit to give the better people in your life higher priority as the week unfolds.

Walk away from the drama. In the week ahead, surround yourself with those who want you for more than your money. One financial problem will be solved.

Even setbacks can offer another piece of the puzzle. In the week ahead, it might be in your best interest to not get what you want, since something better may come along.

Impulsive actions can upset your love life or financial situations. The first half of the week is a poor time to fix problems that crop up, as tinkering could make things worse.

Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle in the week ahead. You might not always get your way by using your charm but don’t let that make you feel you must head for the doghouse.

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Ivlow tabbed as Player of the Year

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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JCA’s Mike Ivlow is the Voyager Media Player of the Year.

After spending his first season at Joliet Catholic Academy as a fullback, the suggestion was made to Mike Ivlow that he could be one of the wingbacks in the Hilltopper offense and that was all he needed to hear.

“We saw some great talent there last year and we mentioned that the left wing position would be a great fit for him and that was all we had to say,” said JCA coach Dan Sharp. “He went on one of the most unbelievable offseason training sessions that I have ever seen from a kid. The running and extra work in the weight room.He dropped 30 pounds and got faster and the first time he touched the ball this year, it was 80 yards for a touchdown against Providence and from that moment on, it was a great season.”

Ivlow’s season consisted of posting 2,605 yards rushing, 24 yards shy of Ty Isaac’s single season JCA record. However, he did so in two less games, giving him an average of 217.1 yards per game on the ground, the best per game average ever by a JCA running back.

“I looked at the list of guys that I was beating and it was a very humbling thing,” Ivlow said. “I would never consider myself up

there with Malin (Jones) or Ty or Ferg (Josh Ferguson) or Mike Alstott. Those guys all were at a different level. You have to give credit to my offensive line and fullback. But, being at the top of that list is something unique and something I can share with my kids and grandkids for the rest of my life.”

For his accomplishments, Ivlow is the 2013 Voyager Media Player of the Year.

He has also been named player of the year by other publications, he was the WJOL Pigskin Preview player of the year and was named to the IHSA Class 5A All-State team.

“I didn’t expect to have this kind of success personally,” he said. “It was a fun year. The week after we lost to Montini hurt, but looking back it was a great year.

A humble player, Ivlow said the postseason accolades are rewarding.

“All these are fun,” he said. “All the awards are very humbling and I am thankful for all of them and I appreciate it all. It just shows hard work pays off.”

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Sports

Raiders take second in Decatur

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

While many local teams stay in the area over the Thanksgiving weekend and get in one of the many area tournaments.

Not Bolingbrook.

The Raiders made that 2.5 hour trek to Decatur for the Thanksgiving Tournament where they get to face good basketball competition and more.

“We go down there to insure it gets us ready for our conference season,” said Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost. “It is two-fold for us.

We want to find out about our team and how we play, but it also is a bonding thing for our team.

We are together 24-7 because we stay down there in a hotel.

So it is an atmosphere where it is 24-7 basketball and that serves a dual purpose for us. It is not only about the basketball, but it is about team camaraderie and about us just being together.”

The Raiders (2-1) took second in the tournament, falling 73-58 to Springfield Lanphier behind 20 points from junior Prentiss Nixon.

To get there, Bolingbrook defeated Springfield Southeast 76-70. Gage Davis scored 23 points for the Raiders, while Nixon added 21 in the win.

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Bolingbrook junior Prentiss Nixon made the Decatur All-Tournament Team.

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Nixon tallied a team-best 17 points to go with four assists and four steals, while Julian Torres added 15 points and eight boards.

“It is a good barometer for us because there are so many good trams down there. Lanphier, in particular is one of the best teams in the state,” Brost said. “I think they are No. 3 or 4 right now. Springfield Southeast is a good team and we beat them.”

Brost said for the most part, the players he expected to lead the way did their jobs.

“Prentiss is Prentiss and played well and was all-tournament,” he said. “Gage was all-tournament

and played really well in stretches. Julian played well in stretches. Joshua Dillingham did work for us all tournament long on the glass and that was a concern for us going in.

“Brodric Thomas played really well for us off the bench in the second game. His skill level and the way that he plays will surprise some people. It doesn’t surprise me because I see him every day in practice.”

The Raiders were without senior standout Kenny Williams as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

“We did miss Kenny Williams who is still coming back from that meniscus, so he didn’t play at all. We can really use his post presence,” Brost said. “We felt like we can win with who is on the floor, so there are no excuses. But, realistically, he

adds a dimension to the team that will really help down the stretch.”

Bolingbrook returns home to host Joliet Central (4-0) in the opener of the SouthWest Suburban Conference.

The Steelmen are coming off a tournament win at the WJOL Thanksgiving Classic.

“Joliet Central is very, very good and they are well coached and they have some returning players. But, I believe my team is very, very good as well and they will have to guard us too,” Brost said. “It is a great way to start it off. You take two of the better teams in conference and play them right away and you get another barometer of where your team is at. We are looking forward to seeing them Friday night.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Valley View bowling looking for change

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Both Valley View schools have a recent history of advancing to the state meet in boys bowling.

However, the district was shut out last year. Both schools look to change that this year.

A change in the postseason format in the sport could help the schools. In the past there were 12 sectionals with two teams from each sectional advancing to state.

Now there are regionals before sectional play. There will be around 14 teams in a regional, with four advancing to sectional play. From there six teams from each of four sectionals will advance to state.

“It has its upsides and downsides,” Bolingbrook’s Gio Montecinos said. “You have two days where you have to bowl good. It’s going to be interesting.

You have to bowl good at regionals to get to sectionals then bowl god at sectionals to get to state, where you still want to bowl good.”

“It helps us out because some of the bad teams from the easier sectionals are getting kicked out because of this regional,” Romeoville senior Dakota Vostry said.“With six qualifiers making it to state, it makes it a little more comfortable at sectionals.”

After making it to state in backto-back years, the Spartans came up short last year.They are looking for redemption this year behind a pair of four-year varsity members in Vostry and Kyle Zaremba.

“It’s my senior year and I want to get back down to state,” Vostry said. “I want to get a state championship this year.

We’re really hungry this year.

We’re trying to keep these guys

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Gio Montecinos is back to help lead the Raider bowlers.

motivated to keep going.”

“Our goal this year is to go to state and win state,” Surges said.

“We need to pick up spares, make shots and hit our mark. We’ve been pretty consistent so far.”

Romeoville has had a strong start to the season, winning the Plainfield North Baker Tournament to open the season and finished third in the 48-team Plainfield North Invite.

“Our team is really good this year again,” Vostry said. “We’re not as deep as we have been, but we’re better this year. We have a title already. It looks like we’re doing pretty good this year.”

In addition to the senior duo, junior Cody Surges and freshman Jacob Hubbs have also made an impact. Surges placed eighth at the invite with a 1,332 total.

“I’ve gotten better than last year,” Surges said. “But it is about the team. We have to keep stepping up and win tournaments.We have a lot of potential.”

•The Raiders have also been solid early in the season. They finished 10th at the Plainfield North Invite with a pair of low games.

“We had three games over 1,000,” Bolingbrook senior Eric Kramer said. “We just need to

work on those other three games.

Our spare game is the key. We have to pick up our spares and we can win tournaments.”

Kramer and Montecinos are the seniors leaders of the team. They both medaled at the North Invite.

They are joined by Matt Rycraft, who is currently injured.

“Me and Gio are our top two seniors and we have a third senior who is out with an injury,” Kramer said. “We have to pick the team up, stay positive and bowl good the rest of the year. It does hurt us a little bit and the team got down a little bit. But that’s why we’ve got me and Gio to keep us up and

keep us positive.”

“I believe we are going to state,” Montecinos said. “There’s no doubt about it. We’re missing one of our better guys, but hopefully he can come back soon.”

Montecinos was close to qualifying for state last year and hopes to take his game to the next level this year.

“I think I could be the best bowler here, but sometimes I fall apart mentally,” Montecinos said.

“I’ve shown I have a lot to learn with my mental game and I have to work on my spare game also. I almost made it to state last year and this year I feel I’m a much better bowler.”

Both teams competed at the Plainfield South Invite Friday, Nov. 29 at Town and Country Lanes in Joliet.

Bolingbrook finished third at the meet with a 6,159 total.

Minooka won with a 6,233.

Montecinos finished 12th (1,286).

Matt Strzechowski was 18th (1,266) and Steve Stropkovic was 20th (1,261).

Romeoville took 11th with a 5,787 total. Vostry and Hubbs led the way with a 1,276 and a 1,254, respectively.

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“Throughout the years, I got to watch some great leaders like Antonio Morrison and Aaron Bailey and guys who were fiery leaders,” Mike Ivlow said. “If I could, I would still be the ball boy for Bolingbrook football. I love that program. My first time going to a game was third grade and I was ball boy from fourth to eighth grade. I would always get to go to practice and be in the weight room and on the sidelines and I saw how they worked and how their hard work paid off.”

Sharp was happy to have a coach’s son on the team.

“Being the son of a coach, and not only any coach, but one of the finest coaches and finest men in the state of Illinois really helped Mike in his development,” Sharp said. “You could tell that on and off the field. He is always humble and just a great kid.”

Running the football is not new to the Ivlow family. Mike’s grandpa, Dave, played for LaSallePeru High School and was a fullback for Purdue University in the mid-1960’s. Before coaching the Raiders, John was a standout at Plainfield High School and Colorado State University before spending a few seasons in the NFL with the Bears and 49ers.

So, does this season give Mike the family bragging rights as a ball carrier?

“My grandfather says that he was the best runner and my dad gives me props,” Mike said. “He only got around 1,600 yards his senior year, but he told me that if he had the number of carries I had, he would have ran for 3,000 yards.We have a laugh about it.”

While Mike will most likely not follow his family footsteps to big time D-I football, he is looking at all the offers that come in and will chose soon. He does have preferred walk-on offers from Mid-American Conference schools as a fullback, but is leaning towards playing tailback on a smaller level. He said he has been prepared for a long time to take what offer is there.

“My dad always told me my options would be limited,” he said.“I am short running back and he set me straight. I feel bad for these kids that are 5-8 receivers who think they are going D-I.You have to face reality. I was always taught to work with what you have and I am perfectly fine with that.”

Only a sophomore, the Bolingbrook linebacker paced the team with 101 total tackles. He had 10 tackles for loss, one sack, five pass break-ups and two interceptions.

outside linebacker, and at times, quarterback, this season.

“And when Gareth’s (Jones) leg wasn’t good, he kicked the ball,” Wander said.“If someone got hurt, he would tap me on the shoulder and said,‘I can play there, too.”

Diggs, who finished with 720 combined return yards and 548 combined rushing, receiving and passing yards, rescinded his verbal commitment to Toledo, but Wander said, “He will be going away (to play college ball) somewhere.”

ANTHONY BRENDAN BROSNAN DINARDO Brosnan started out as a freshman at Maine South standing 6-3 and weighing 165 pounds.

He finished his senior year at 6-6, 280, was named CSL South Lineman of the Year, and verbally committed to Vanderbilt, an SEC school.

“He’s one of the more athletic big guys we’ve had for his size (at Maine South),” coach Dave Inserra said.“He moves extremely well, and that’s what the colleges liked. He’s probably the most improved player we’ve ever had from freshman to senior.”

PAT CRAVENS The Notre Dame senior’s versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he scored his eight touchdowns this season in a variety of ways: receiving (five), rushing, on a punt return and following an interception (one each). Cravens caught 28 passes for 478 yards, and also was the team’s third-leading tackler (59) who added four forced fumbles at safety.

“He’s just an unbelievable athlete,” Notre Dame coach Mike Hennessey said. “He’s explosive on offense and defense. When he catches the ball, big things are going to happen.”

VONTAE DIGGS Downers North coach John Wander calls Diggs, a senior, the team’s Mr. Utility.

He played wideout, defensive end,

Joliet West quarterback led the Voyager Media area with 1,898 yards this season, completing 166 of 281 passes, 20 for touchdowns. DiNardo ran the ball for 170 yards and a pair of scores.

“The reason why our offense was so successful this year was because of Anthony DiNardo,”said Joliet West coach Jason Aubrey.

LUKE DURBIN Maine South coach Dave Inserra says Durbin—a recent Illinois High School F o o t b a l l C o a c h e s Association Class 8A All-State selection—was “an absolute force for two years.”

The Hawks’ second leading tackler this season—“that’s crazy for a nose guard,” Inserra noted—Durbin had 11 sacks and 15 tackles-for-loss, and was the CSL South Defensive Player of the Year. His older brother, Don, also was an All-State pick at Maine South in 2003.

“If they (offensive linemen) are trying to block him straight up they can’t handle him,” Inserra said. “They had to double- or triple-team him.”

JOHN DUVIC The senior leaves Benet as one of the most prolific kickers in state high school history. Versus C re t e - M o n e e this season, he booted a state record five field goals in one game and also kicked

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 5, 2013 a 54-yard field goal the following week—the sixth longest in state history, and one that broke his father’s school record (John Sr.) at Benet by one yard. He connected on 17 field goals this season—two shy of the all-time IHSA mark for the most in one year.

TOM GALANOPOULOS The junior quarterback sliced through opposing defenses not only with his arm—he completed nearly 70 percent of his passes (1,867 yards, 18 TDs)—but also with his legs, finishing 2013 with a 6.68-yardsper-carry average. Coach Scott Baum looks for Galanopoulos to have a banner season next fall.

CLIFTON GARRETT One of the top recruits in the state, the Plainfield South senior totaled 139 tackles, four fumble recoveries, three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also played tight end and fullback on offense. “(Clifton) displays tremendous downhill closing speed and runs extremely well sideline to sideline,” Plainfield South coach Ken Bublitz said. “He brings tremendous force as a tackler and combines tremendous explosion with excellent speed and force.

He is very difficult to block one on one and is an excellent leader on and off the field.”

JOSH HARRIS Plainfield South senior was tough for opposing defenses to stop.

He set a Cougar record with 1,814 rushing yards. He also had 23 catches for 350 yards and scored 26 total touchdowns en route to being the SPC offensive Player of the Year.

“He excelled both as a perimeter running and between the tackles,” Bublitz said. “He gained strength as the season progressed as evidence by the increase in the number of carries per game. Demonstrated

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an outstanding combination of strength and speed and demonstrated outstanding leadership all season.”

JULIAN HUFF Bolingbrook junior posted 57 total tackles including nine tackles for loss.

He tallied a team-best seven sacks for a total of 76 yards lost.

He had three pass break-ups, two interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two blocked kicks.

CHUCK HUNTER While Hunter made plays on both sides of the ball for Romeoville, the junior made defenses weary with his speed.

He caught 45 passes for 923 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had three interceptions on defense.

“Chuck Hunter is one of the best receiver/cornerbacks I have had the opportunity to coach,” Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna said. “He has great ball skills and ability to adjust to the ball.

As a cornerback he provides great coverage as well as being a very good open field tackler.

He definitely provides big play potential every time he touches the ball.”

JUSTIN HUNTER JolietCatholic A c a d e m y senior was the East Suburban C a t h o l i c Conference offensive lineman of the year. He helped a terrific run offense for the Hillmen this year and has given a verbal commitment to play next season at St. Xavier University.

DANIEL JACKSON Plainfield East junior burst onto the scene this year before missing three games due to injury.

He finished with six sacks and 15 tackles for loss from his defensive end position.

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 15 “Daniel was the best defensive tackle in the conference,” Plainfield East coach Mike Romeli said.“He disrupted play after play and was always in opposing team’s backfields. As a senior next season, he will be pretty impossible to block.”

CHRIS JAMES Defenses naturally keyed even more on the highly sought-after Division I recruit this season after James rushed for over 2,000 yards during his junior year at Notre Dame. But the all-stater still compiled 1,734 yards and scored 20 touchdowns.

NICK JOHNSON Johnson, a senior, was a solid two-way player for Niles West, who’ve qualified for the Class 8A playoffs each of the past two seasons. The two-time all-CSL South pick started at defensive back and running back for three years; this year, he had 87 total tackles and 12 pass break-ups, and averaged 7.5 yards per carry.

GARETH JONES Tabbed as the Trojans’ most versatile player by head coach

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John Wander, Jones was an integral part of Downers N o r t h ’ s marches to consecutive quarterfinal berths in the Class 7A state playoffs.The senior kicked field goals, punted and also did a nice job as a defensive back, picking off two passes and making 34 tackles.

three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

“Anthony Love was the leader of our defense,” Kuna said. “He created big plays for us all season in crucial situations. He was the type of defensive lineman that opposing teams gameplanned around, due the impact he has on offenses. Always seemed to have his biggest plays when we needed it most. Great pass rusher, but really became a force in stopping the run game as well this season.”

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L o p e z , a senior running back/ l i n e b a c k e r, didn’t escape the rash of injuries that devastated Maine East in 2013. He sprained his medial collateral ligament in Week 1, and missed Weeks 2, 3 and 4.

Yet when healthy he rushed for 866 yards—even with opposing defenses routinely stacking eight in the box—scored 66 points and had 48 tackles.

Senior from Plainfield South had 83 tackles, two interceptions and eight tackles for loss.

“Marty has been a twoyear starter and captain for us,” Plainfield North coach Tim Kane said. “He has been a good leader for us and plays with a tenacious mentality.We played him in a few spots on offense because he was hard to keep off the field. He is just a good football player who knows the game and plays very hard.”

ANTHONY LOVE Romeoville senior was a big key to the Spartans’ resurgence. He finished with 80 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks,

NIKO MESSINO Senior wide receiver caught 53 balls for 879 yards and nine t o u ch d o w n s .

He also carried the ball 21

times for 95 yards and a TD. “Niko Messino is the best allaround football player I have had since I have been in Joliet,” Aubrey said.

ANDREW MIHULET Whether it was catching a pass, picking one off or running back a kickoff or punt, Mihulet always seemed to come up with a big play for Niles West when they needed it most. Mihulet, a wideout, defensive back and return specialist, notched 12 interceptions and 11 touchdowns his senior year.

“He was a quarterback on the sophomore team,” Niles West coach Scott Baum said.“We knew he was going to be factor down the road, but nothing like this.

He has an innate ability to grasp what’s going on, he sees big picture and that makes him the athlete that he is.”

RICHARD OLEKANMA Olekanma (6-2, 217), a senior who’s committed to Toledo, and Diggs were b o o k e n d D-linemen who created havoc for opposing offenses with their athleticism no matter where they lined up for Downers North.

Olekanma also was a factor offensively, leading the club with nearly 300 yards in receptions.

JACK PEREZ A broken arm suffered during the first quarter of Maine South’s Week 7 contest caused Perez to miss remainder of the regular season, but the senior linebacker returned for the playoffs, cast and all, and helped lead the Hawks reach the Class 8A quarterfinals for the second straight year. Perez was the Hawks’ leading tackler (53) despite his injury.

OMAR SALAZAR Junior strong safety from Plainfield East was a key cog on the blitz for the Bengals with 63 tackles, six tackles for loss and two sacks.

When he wasn’t blitzing he was picking off passes, having four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown.

JACKSON SHANKLIN S e n i o r defensive back helped turn around a Joliet Catholic Academy DB group that had a fantastic season.

He posted 48 tackles, three interceptions, two pass break-ups and had a safety and was named to the All-ESCC team.

NICK SURGES Benet coach Pat New said of Surges’ leadership abilities, “The entire four years, he’s been the leader of that (senior) class. He’s got a lot of self-confidence and had no problem getting the guys going.He’ll be one of those seniors that will be sorely missed.”

The senior excelled on both sides of the ball, totaling 57 tackles—17 for loss—and five sacks as a defensive end/ linebacker, and catching 16 passes for 195 yards as the Redwings’ tight end.

JAVON TURNER First-year head coach Mark Molinari built the Mustangs’ offense around Turner for good reason. The most explosive player in the West Suburban Gold, Turner could blow past foes with his 4.3 speed in the 40.

He averaged nearly 24 yards per catch (903 total yards receiving) while scoring 10 touchdowns during a 2013 campaign that saw DGS return to the playoffs after a year’s absence.

PARRKER WESTPHAL T h e Bolingbrook senior was the leader of the Raider defense that allowed less than 10 points per game.

He tallied 47 tackles this season along with eight pass break-ups and three interceptions. As a kick returner, he averaged 11.6 yards per kick. The defensive back is being recruited by many major college programs.

Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed

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Joliet Central wins WJOL championship

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Since the Joliet Township programs resplit, the Joliet Central team has targeted this season as the one to turn the corner for the Steelmen.

“These are the program guys,” said Central coach Jeff Corcoran.

“These guys have been here the longest. They have gone all the way through and have had some great coaches along the way running what we run.”

Early returns look good as Central went 4-0 and won the 13th annual WJOL Thanksgiving Classic with a 57-56 win Saturday night over Providence in the University of St. Francis’ Pat Sullivan Center.

Winning the tournament was something Corcoran knew the Steelmen were capable of.

“We knew the potential was here to do this,” he said.

“Opening up with Minooka and the complex sets that they do and Crete was a problem for us last year, so to do what we have done in these last four games, I’ll take it. I would have liked to get some better execution tonight, but I’ll take it.”

Providence (3-1) held a fourpoint advantage, being ahead 25-21 at half, but Corcoran and assistant Brian Koehne decided to trap the Celtics more.

The traps led to Steelmen baskets as Central went on a 12-4 to take a 37-31 lead part way through the third quarter.

Jonah Coble, the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player, finished with game-highs of 22 points,

five assists and three steals.

Corcoran said what he saw in the tournament is what he knew Coble could do.

“It has been such an uphill battle with him. More positives than negatives, but there have been some bumps in the road,”he said.“It takes a while for some of these kids to grow up sometime, but he is definitely right now, playing the role we thought he could play and should play. He is a fantastic kid, just getting him to buy in all the time has been a chore and he is there.

“It is tough to bring a guy up as a sophomore and realistically, where we were as a program, we could have brought him up as a freshman, but we wanted him to play with the guys he is with now. Maybe he had a little too much too early. It is so much easier when he does what he does in the flow of the game and not forcing it to happen.”

Antonio Dyson, who joined Coble on the All-Tournament team, tallied 15 points in the game. Dyson has rejoined the Steelmen after moving back to Joliet after leaving after his freshman season.

Central opened the tournament with a 64-46 win over Minooka.

Coble led all scorers with 14 points and Jailen Jones scored 13.

In game two, Central beat last year’s WJOL champion CreteMonee 69-55 behind 21 from Coble and 20 from Jones. To advance to the final game, Central beat Joliet Catholic Academy 66-32. Dyson paced the Steelmen with 14 points and Coble added 13.

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Real Estate & Business

How to fix a depressing workplace Q.My workplace is a depressing environment. The cubicles are grey, close together and plain.I often leave work feeling flat, low energy and gloomy. Is there anything I can do to make my surroundings less dismal?

A.Yes, there is a lot of research indicating that physical space has an impact on the emotions and productivity of employees.There is even an ancient Chinese philosophy of physical space, called feng shui, that focuses on harmonizing the surrounding environment to support the well-being of people.

Commercial designers of business properties often pay consultants to look at colors, shapes and even the landscape that surrounds a business building.

One university landscape designer went so far as to plant just grass on the grounds, wait until he could see where the grass was beaten down, and only then design the

walkways.

When you go into a place of business, pay attention to the way color, carpet and physical space are used.

In fast food restaurants, bright colors try to move customers to eat fast and leave. At gourmet restaurants, calm colors make customers want to linger.

In your workplace, you have no more control over how the whole physical space is arranged than you do the psychological issues that play out there. However, you certainly can control your specific office or cubicle space.

The ultimate goal I urge on my readers is to focus on everything they can influence that supports their emotional well-being in their workplace. If you can see and gain control over everything you have power over, you can thrive in nearly any job.

Toward that end, make a list of physical items that make you feel

calm and happy. Pictures of family or friends, living plants, flowers, humorous paperweights, colorful posters of beautiful places you’d like to visit or even things that smell good to you.

Creating an office space that drenches your senses with positive memories, beauty and smells you enjoy will immediately improve your mood. Obviously, you want to make sure you don’t add anything to your desk that is prohibited or that undermines your reputation.

Make another list of everything in your office that makes you feel badly or depressed, such as a gift from a boss you hated or a policy hanging on your wall that makes you feel mad. Toss out gag gifts that are insulting from a coworker or anything that reminds you of unpleasant moments.

You may end up upgrading your in-box to your favorite wood, buying elegant pens, or listening to classical music via earphones as you work. The ultimate outcome would be to make your office a place you enjoy.

In your workplace, you have no more control over how the whole physical space is arranged than you do the psychological issues that play out there.

If you want other creative ideas, try reading anything on how to improve your environment. There are plenty of books and even resources on the Internet. You could also check into suggestions by feng shui practitioners.

Any philosophy that has been consistently used for over 3,500 years old probably has something useful to offer you today.

Consider that changing your physical space is a solid metaphor and inspiration to change your emotional and interpersonal habits as well.The largest depressant in the world is a sense of powerlessness.

Anything you can do to take back power in your work space will lift your mood.

The last word(s) Q. I find most people at work incredibly annoying. Do I have to like people to be effective in my workplace?

A. No, but you do need to use useful interpersonal tools even when you are upset. No one knows when you don’t like them, but everyone will know if you act badly when you don’t like them..

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

Dave Says: Slow down on mortgage acceleration Dear Dave, Should I pay a nominal fee to be enrolled in a mortgage accelerator program?

Jennifer Dear Jennifer, No, you should not.

Mortgage accelerator programs are similar to the biweekly mortgage deals floating around out there.

Paying on your mortgage biweekly is fine. Paying for the privilege is not.

In the biweekly mortgage program, you make a half-payment every two weeks. By doing this you will pay off the typical 30-year note in about 22 years. It works because there are 26 two-week periods in a year, and 26 half-payments equals

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13 whole payments. It pays off your mortgage early because you’re making an extra payment every year. That’s what’s doing it.

There’s nothing magical about every two weeks; it’s the fact that you’re paying extra principal.

Instead of paying your mortgage company an unnecessary “nominal fee,” just make an extra payment each year. Or, pay one-twelfth of a payment as a principal reduction with a separate check, in a separate envelope, every month. By doing that, you’ll pay off the loan just as quickly as with a biweekly arrangement.

If you’re just now taking out a mortgage and your lender can do a biweekly setup at no cost, then

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that’s great. Take them up on the offer. But we’re not going to pay them an additional fee so you can make extra payments on the principal.That’s just stupid!

—Dave

Giving beyond tithing Dear Dave, My husband and I tithe, but right now we’re on Baby Step 2 of your plan and we’re expecting a child in a few months. Since we’re trying to pay off all our debt except for our home, what should we do about giving beyond our tithe in this situation?

Carrie Dear Carrie, Evangelical Christians recognize two types of giving in the Bible—

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tithes and offerings.The tithe is off the top, before you do anything else. That’s why I recommend people put it on the top line of their budget forms.

After that, offerings are almost impossible to find in Scripture until you’ve first taken care of your family.The normative method found is that offerings are to be taken out of your surplus. In my mind, while your family is in debt and you’re busy taking care of your household, there is no surplus. Just because something tugs at your heartstrings or someone spews out a toxic sermon on giving doesn’t mean that you need to give offerings above your tithe.

But here’s the good news. Once you’ve paid off your debt and have a fully loaded emergency fund in place, you’ll have the rest of your

lives to open up and give like never before. Getting out of debt means you will gain control of your most powerful wealth-building tool—your income. And when that happens, you can give with extraordinary levels of generosity.

There are three things you can do with money—spend, save and give. And when you reach a point where you can give well, it’s the most fun you’ll ever have with money!

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All ham radio enthusiasts are invited to attend. Meetings usually include a presentation and refreshments. VE testing is

held prior to each meeting at 6:30 p.m. for those wishing to take any level of license exam. Candidates must bring a photo ID, any pending Certificates of Successful Completion, and the test fee of $15. For more information, visit www.k9bar.org.

*Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 19R Fernwood Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Condominium Unit). On the 19th day of December, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. DAVID VELASCO and PINE MEADOW 2 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION a/k/a PINE MEADOWS II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION a/k/a PINE MEADOW II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 3140 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.

No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 11/21, 11/28, 12/5

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BOLINGBROOK PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID VELASCO and PINE MEADOW 2 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION a/k/a PINE MEADOWS II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION a/k/a PINE MEADOW II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendant. No. 10 CH 3140 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 19th day of July, 2010, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 19th day of December, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: Unit 2-4-3, in Pine Meadow Condominiums No. 2, as delineated on Survey of certain Lots or parts thereof in Pine Meadow, a Subdivision in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 15, in Township 37 North, and in Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian according to the Plat recorded September 10, 1971, as Document No. R71-21842, which Survey is attached as Exhibit A to Declaration of Condominiums made by Kaufman and Broad Homes, Incorporated, an Illinois Corporation, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois as Document No. R74-2040, as amended from time to time; together with an undivided percentage interest in said Parcel (excepting from said Parcel all the property and space comprising all the units thereof as defined and set forth in said Declaration and Survey), in Will County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 19R Fernwood Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Condominium Unit P.I.N.: 12-02-15-218-002-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 11/21, 11/28, 12/5

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SIENA: Italy’s medieval heart & soul

By Rick Steves Tribune Content Agency

Stretched across a Tuscan hill, Siena offers Italy’s best medieval city experience. With red-brick lanes tumbling every which way, the town is an architectural time warp, where pedestrians rule and the present feels like the past.

Most people are content to see Siena on a day trip (it’s just 35 miles south of Florence), but it’s worth a longer visit. Florence may have the big-time museums, but Siena was made for strolling.

Staying at a little family-run inn in the old town center, I feel like an honorary Sienese.

Five hundred years ago, Italy was the center of humanism.

Today, the self-assured Sienese remember their centuries-old accomplishments with pride.

In the 1300s, Siena was one of Europe’s largest cities and a major military force, in a class with Florence, Venice and Genoa. But weakened by a disastrous plague and conquered by her Florentine rivals, Siena became a backwater for six centuries.

Siena’s loss became our sightseeing gain, because its political and economic irrelevance preserved its Gothicera identity, most notably its great, gorgeous central piazza the Campo. People hang out as if at the beach at this tilted shellshaped “square” of red brick. It gets my vote for the finest piazza in all of Europe.

Most Italian cities have a church on their main square, but the Campo gathers around Siena’s city hall, symbol of rational government, and a 330foot municipal tower (open

for climbers). If it’s true that a society builds its tallest towers to its greatest gods, then Siena worships secular effectiveness more than it trusts in God. Nowadays, the city hall tends a museum collection of beautiful paintings (including a knockout work by hometown master Simone Martini).

The 14th-century town council met here in the Sala della Pace (“Room of Peace”) under instructive frescoes reminding them of the effects of bad and good government: One fresco shows a city in ruins, overrun by greed and tyranny; the other fresco depicts a utopian republic, blissfully at peace.

If the Campo is the heart of Siena, the Duomo (or cathedral) is its soul. Sitting atop Siena’s highest point and visible for miles around, the white and darkgreen striped church is as overthe-top as Gothic gets. Inside and out, it’s lavished with statues and mosaics. The heads of 172 popes peer down on all those who enter.

Great art, including Michelangelo statues and Bernini sculptures, fills the church interior. Nicola Pisano carved the wonderful marble pulpit in 1268. It’s crowded with delicate Gothic storytelling - get up close to study the scenes from the life of Christ and the Last Judgment.

Hiding between the Duomo and the Campo are intriguing back streets, lined with colorful flags and studded with iron rings for tethering horses.

Those flags represent the city’s neighborhood associations (or contrade), whose fierce loyalties are on vivid display twice each summer during the Palio, a wild

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The atmospheric delis in Siena’s old town make a fun stop.

bareback horse race around the Campo (held July 2 and Aug. 16 every year; don’t show up without a hotel reservation if you hope to stay overnight).

Because Siena’s steep lanes go in anything but a straight line, it’s easy to get lost - but there’s no rush to get found.As you wander, you’ll be tempted by Sienese specialties in the shops along the way: gourmet pasta, vintage Chianti, boar prosciutto, extra virgin olive oil and panforte.

If you don’t think of panforte as fruitcake, you might like it.

Some bakeries claim their recipes for this chewy concoction of nuts, honey and candied fruits date back to the 13th century.

Some even force employees to sign nondisclosure agreements to ensure they won’t reveal the special spice blend that flavors the dense cake.

It’s especially wonderful to be out and about in Siena in the evening, after the tour groups have left for the day. I like to take advantage of a fun trend in town, the aperitivo hour. Bars tucked here and there attract an early crowd by serving a free buffet of food with the purchase of a drink. It’s a light dinner obtained for the cost of a beverage.

After a quick aperitivo graze, I feel primed and ready to join the passeggiata - the evening stroll. I try to time my arrival at the Campo just at that magical moment when the sky is the same twilight hue as the rustic stones of the square.

As the Campo fills with people-watchers, I linger near

SlEEpING Elegant and friendly Pensione Palazzo Ravizza has an aristocratic feel, with 38 rooms and a peaceful garden set on a dramatic bluff (splurge, www. palazzoravizza.it). The church-run Alma Domus features 43 spartan rooms with quaint balconies, some with fantastic views - ask for a room “con vista” (budget, www.hotelalmadomus.it).

EATING

Feeling more like a local hangout than a tourist trap, the thriving Trattoria La Torre is popular for its home-style cooking, especially pasta (just steps below the Campo at Via di Salicotto 7, tel.

0577-287-548). If you’re looking to eat reasonably on the Campo, Ristorante Alla Speranza is your place; it has one of the best views in all of Italy, and the pizza’s not bad (Piazza Il Campo 35-36, tel. 0577-280-190).

GETTING AROUND

Pedestrians rule in the old center of town.The only drivers allowed are residents and cabbies, so plan on parking in a big lot or garage and walking into town.

TOURIST INFORMATION www.terresiena.it. the Renaissance water feature called the Fountain of Joy. Siena’s residents used to gather here to exchange gossip while filling their water jugs; it’s still a meeting point for tourists and locals. In six hundred years, not much has changed. Life in Siena is good.

(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.) (c)2013 RICK STEVES. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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