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JUNE 26, 2014
Vol. 7 No. 50
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Target practice Village Board approves plans for shooting range
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By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
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Photos courtesy of S3 Photography
The first Philippine Festival was held in Bolingbrook June 21, drawing large crowds who came out to see celebrate traditional Philippine culture and food.
With concealed carry a reality, new classes and new facilities are popping up around the area, the newest in the Bolingbrook/ Woodridge area. The Bolingbrook village board recently approved a plan for the Range at 355 to be located at 750 Murphy Road, near the border of Bolingbrook and Woodridge. The 20-acre property off of Woodward Avenue is now vacant. The property is located in an industrial park surrounded by wetlands, streams and small lakes, and is a few hundred yards west of Interstate 355.The closest residence is located approximately one-quarter mile northeast of the range. >> see target | page 23
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Man dies in quarry accident Preliminary investigation does not indicate foul play, incident is still under review by OSHA A 63-year-old man was killed in an apparent accident at the Elmhurst Quarry June 23. Bolingbrook Lt. Mike Rompa said at about 9:40 a.m. police were called to the quarry in the 300 block of Royce Road after a report of a man with a stomach wound. Police found a 63-year-old
man, on the ground at the rear of his dump truck and he appeared to be deceased. Allegedly, the victim failed to secure the truck, and was ran over by the dump truck. The Will County Coroner was contacted. Due to this being a work place accident in the quarry, both OSHA and the Mining Safety and Health Administration were also notified. The preliminary investigation does not indicate foul play, however the incident is still under review by OSHA.
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Yolanda Jordan takes the helm at BHS Jordan was installed as interim principal following resignation of Michael White By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
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Stability and consistency are a key priority for Yolanda Jordan, who has officially been named principal of Bolingbrook High School. Jordan was installed as interim principal during an uproar at the resignation of Michael White, who left citing a difference of opinion with district leadership in February. But that’s in the past, and while Jordan will not comment on the climate of the school at a time when she wasn’t present, she acknowledges the issue it created, a school that has seen three principals in four years. “Parents and students have been faced with a lot of change and a lack of consistency,” said Jordan.“With consistency builds trust. I want us to move forward toward a common goal. I have been asked how long I am going to be here…I am not going anywhere anytime soon.” A Bolingbrook resident and a mom to a student within Valley View, she says she has a vested interest in making this work. “I began my career with Valley View. I work and live in this community,” said Jordan. “What I do at this school will affect my neighbors, my daughter, my friends, my church. It matters to me. Bolingbrook High School is our school. It also puts me in a vulnerable spot and comes with
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Stability and consistency are a key priority for Yolanda Jordan, who has officially been named principal of Bolingbrook High School.
“Parents and students have been faced with a lot of change and a lack of consistency. With consistency builds trust. I want us to move forward toward a common goal. I have been asked how long I am going to be here…I am not going anywhere anytime soon.” a lot of responsibility. I am in a very unique situation, and I take it seriously.” She said she will maintain an open-door policy and encourages parent involvement and community involvement, inviting any tax-paying citizen to enter their doors. “We must collaborate to be successful. I don’t want parents to just send their kids to school. Be involved. Help us make Bolingbrook High School the school of choice,” said Jordan. She asks the students to be respectful of the school and
to be part of the solution, and describes BHS as a place of “great students and great intelligence.” “I’ve seen firsthand how talented and how diverse our students are, be it academics, arts or athletics,” said Jordan. “This is a great place to be.” Her goal is to maintain the rigor put forth by the district and put in place a team that is intent on curriculum and instruction. She will follow the protocol of the district and further put in place the rules of the handbook, some that may have been put by the wayside in recent years, including bringing back detention. School spirit is also critical, and she plans to try to rebuild more student-centered events. Jordan, who was Assistant Principal at Romeoville High School for nearly four years before becoming BHS Interim Principal, came to Valley View as BHS Dean in 2006. She helped found and sponsor a wide variety of student organizations at both RHS and BHS including RIGHT (Really Intelligent Girls Hanging Together), Mr. RIGHT, Guide Right, and Multicultural Club. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in biology and a Master’s in educational leadership and administration from Chicago State University and is working toward her Doctorate in administrative leadershipteaching and learning from Walden University. Jordan has experience as a science teacher at HomewoodFlossmoor High School, Lincoln Park High School and The Harvard School in Chicago, and coordinated the science outreach programs at Chicago State for more than six years.
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The VCA Bolingbrook Animal Hospital, primarily serving dogs and cats, will be moving to 475 N. Bolingbrook Drive from their previous location at Concord Lane and Royce Road.
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VCA Animal Hospital to relocate Hospital is proposing to take over the 7,750-square-foot space formerly occupied by Blockbuster By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
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A local business serving the community and its furry friends for more than 20 years is relocating within town. The VCA Bolingbrook Animal Hospital, primarily serving dogs and cats, will be moving to 475 N. Bolingbrook Drive from their previous location at Concord Lane and Royce Road. The hospital is proposing to take over the 7,750-squarefoot space formerly occupied by Blockbuster in the Market Place at Barbers Corner, nearly
doubling its space. The move will allow the group to expand its business and accommodate more Bolingbrook residents and their pets, adding their current location was stifling its growth. Services will include wellness exams, vaccines, spay and neuter surgeries, dental exams and cleanings, sick exams and treatment, radiology and hospitalization services. Grooming services also are provided, as well as boarding opportunities. No outdoor kennels or dog runs are being planned. However, interior floor plans for the building show an indoor play, run and kennel area. Hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. Saturday; and closed on Sunday.
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Voyager Media captures Illinois 3 arrested in shoe scam Press Association Awards Offenders were placed into custody, transported to the Will County jail
Muniz simultaneously. Muniz dropped off Hall and Williams around the corner from the CVS. Muniz met the victim as Hall and Williams confronted The price tag just got higher them. The victim was tackled for a pair of Air Jordans—jail by Hall and Williams, as they time. Three Joliet men were took his two pair of shoes. They arrested in a ruse to steal gym then went through Muniz’s pockets and removed currency shoes from a 15-year-old boy. Bolingbrook Police were to make the incident appear called at 8:51 p.m. June 16 legitimate. Hall and Williams to the CVS Pharmacy, 1725 fled the scene on foot. Muniz W. Boughton Road for the entered his car and drove away report of a robbery. Officers from the scene. An officer was waved down were able to determine Jamie A. Muniz allegedly agreed to by Muniz, as he claimed to be meet the 15-year-old boy in a victim. Officers also located the parking lot of the CVS to the victim’s shoes nearby. exchange shoes (Air Jordans). Police K-9 tracked Williams The pair connected through a hiding a couple blocks away in social media website, which is a yard. Hall was also located. Upon further investigation, dedicated to the sale and trading of shoes. Muniz commuted Hall and Williams were from Joliet with Jarry N. Hall identified as the offenders and Muniz’s involvement. and Marshall Williams. All three offenders were Bolingbrook Lt. Mike Rompa said the plot was for Hall and placed into custody, processed Williams to rob the victim and and transported to Will County give the perception of robbing Adult Detention Facility.
More than 100 Illinois newspapers honored at convention
The Illinois Press Association named the Best of the Press during the annual Illinois Press Association’s Convention in Springfield June 13 with Voyager Media taking home several awards. Illinois’ top newspapers were honored at the convention with more than 100 daily and nondaily newspapers competing in 36 editorial categories. Page designer Shelley Holmgren was awarded second place for her 2013 Illustration, Ventra Error in the Niles Bugle, and third place for her informational graphic, Washed Up in the Downers Grove Bugle. Judges said her, “Strong play of front-page graphics makes story package stand out.” Creative director Andrew Samaan, assistant managing editor Jonathan Samples and assistant digital editor Alex V. Hernandez earned second place for the 2013 Best Website, with judges calling attention to the attributes of the Bugle site, stating is has “Easy to share
articles in multiple ways. Like the related articles linked to each one and the multi-photo display.” Scott Taylor, sports editor, garnered third place for Sports News in the Joliet Bugle, calling his article on the Lockport bowling team winning the state championship well done, entertaining and informative. Staff reporter Laura Katauskas received an honorable mention in the news reporting series category for a three-part series, Assessing Valley View students, in the Bolingbrook and Romeoville Bugle, for its “good use of anecdotal information as well as numbers.” Suzanne Baker won an honorable mention for feature
writing for her “intriguing” story “In a league of her own.” Voyager Media Publications is a privately-held company publishing newspapers in the area. The company publishes three newspaper titles in 15 communities,The Enterprise,The Bugle and The Sentinel, covering five Chicagoland counties including Cook, DuPage, Will, Grundy and Kendall. The Voyager Media advertising department won an honorable mention for best ad series and second place for Best Full Color Ad in the Downers Grove Bugle. Additionally, the staff won two honorable mentions for Best Full Page Age and Best Static Online Ad, and second place for best ad series for The Enterprise.
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VVSD workshop helping high school students prepare for college, careers
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The first Philippine Festival was held in Bolingbrook June 21, drawing large crowds who came out to see celebrate traditional Philippine culture and food.
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Despite inconsistent weather conditions, Philippine Festival draws thousands By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
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Despite a storm threatening throughout the day, more than 4,500 people attended the first Piyesta Pinoy, a Philippine Festival, on the Bolingbrook Village Grounds. “It was a huge success,” said Ruben Salazar, cultural director and festival chair of the Philippine American Cultural Foundation. “Thanks to all the sponsors, donors, partners, vendors, cultural and workshop participants, performers, volunteers, Chicago Filipino Riders for helping us with security, all of our committee members who worked tirelessly until the end, and the thousands of guests who made it all happen. “Special thanks to Mayor Roger Claar, Dale McClannahan, Event Production and the staff of the Bolingbrook Public Works and the Bolingbrook Police Department for giving us the opportunity to celebrate our Independence Day and sharing our culture and festival at the beautiful performing arts and town center. Everyone had a lot of fun, and we hope we can do this again next year.”
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Mayor Roger Claar came out to support the event held on the Bolingbrook Village Grounds.
It was one of the largest festivals of Philippine culture, formerly held at Navy Pier, highlighting the community’s dedication to the heritage. The rain only lasted 30 minutes, and the fun and music by No Limits Band and the Samasama Project continued on despite it. After the rain, the stage reopened and the fun and music continued outdoors with performance by GMA superstar Dingdong Dante. The music did not stop until 11 p.m. with the Above & Beyond 4 band rocking the house for the closing.
More than five dozen Valley View School District 365U high school students spent time in the classroom this month learning how to best prepare for life after high school. The two-week College and Career Readiness Workshop, co-sponsored by VVSD and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), featured everything from tips on how to assimilate into high school life for incoming freshmen to information on financial aid and scholarships and writing essays and completing college applications for incoming seniors. Classes were divided by grade level with activities ranging from large group icebreakers’ to one-on-one and small group encounters, all lead by ISAC representatives. “You need to get involved in extra-curricular activities,” ISAC’s Zoe Kudla told freshmen and sophomores in a session Thursday. “You will develop skills that will enable you to be successful in later years.” Kudla indicated studies have shown being involved at school leads to better grades, higher standardized tests scores, and higher self esteem. Involved students, she added, have better time management skills, and are better communicators and leaders. “You are more likely to be hired if you have these skills,” she said. “If you know your
future career path, develop skills specific to your career path. If you don’t know what you want to do right now, that’s OK.” Throughout the two weeks, the freshman-sophomore track students also received basic information on the types of colleges, degrees offered, campus life and admissions standards. They also learned about goal setting and how to create a career profile. Juniors received more specific information about financial aid and scholarships, college admissions criteria and campus life. They created an ACT study plan and learned how to create a professional resume. Seniors obtained very detailed information on how to search for financial aid and scholarships; examined timelines for,and learned how to complete, college applications, wrote personal statements and created a personalized collegegoing calendar. ISAC was created in 1957 by Illinois lawmakers to ensure that financial considerations did not prevent Illinois students from realizing their postsecondary educational goals. ISAC acts as a centralized source of information and guidance with a high priority placed on making postsecondary education accessible and affordable for the students and families of Illinois.
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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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Chillis Moultrie. 22, 3 Parkside Court, was arrested May 28 and charged with two counts of aggravated robbery following a previous incident on May 22.
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Jaliull Hudson, 19, 30G Wildwood Lane, was arrested at 8:35 p.m. June 4 and charged with domestic battery and battery at the residence.
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Officers were called to Johansen Farms, 710 W. Boughton Road, for the report of criminal damage to property. Unknown offender broke numerous plant/flower pots overnight June 4. Loss/ damage valued at $10,000.
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Three ladders were taken from a storage area on the 1200 block of Winding Way between June 3 and June 4. Loss valued at $1,000.
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Officers were called to Meijer, 225 N. Weber Road, for the report of retail theft at 1:48 p.m. June 4. Numerous electronic items were taken from the store by an unknown subject. Loss valued at $1,200.
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Antwon Rainey, 21, 4802 W. Washington St., Chicago, was arrested at 6:47 p.m. June 4 and charged with obstructing justice at Briarcliff Road and Enclave Circle.
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Christopher Herskind, 20, and Andrew Herskind, 19, both of 136 Olympic Drive, were arrested at 4:49 p.m. June 5 and charged with retail theft at Meijer, 755 E. Boughton Road.
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Nakiya Morgan, 29, 32G Wildwood Drive, was arrested at 8:18 p.m. June 5 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Drive.
447 N. Bolingbrook Drive, for the report of a theft. Suspect removed cash from register. Loss valued at $3,620. Stanley Brown, 24, 6444 W. Dorchester Drive, Chicago, was arrested June 6 and charged with battery and retail theft from Foremost Liquors, 419 N. Bolingbrook Drive, after fighting with store employee and taking a can of pop.
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Mennae Boyd, 24, 220 Shady Lane, was arrested at 11 p.m. June 5 and charged with assault on the 300 block of Woodcreek Drive.
Officers responded to Kay Jewelers, 641 E. Boughton Road, for the report of a retail theft. Two subjects entered the store at 1:09 p.m. June 7 and asked to see several pieces of jewelry, distracted the employee and concealed a ring and pair of earrings, then exited the store.
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7:32 p.m. June 7 and charged with DUI, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, obstructing justice and an instate warrant, following a traffic stop at Lily Cache Lane and Quadrangle Drive. Gregory Kouba, 48, 212 Cherry Court, was arrested at 12:59 a.m. June 7 and charged with two counts of DUI and a traffic signal violation, following a traffic stop at Hywood and Juniper Lanes.
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A 2003 Peterbilt tractortrailer was taken from a parking lot on the 100 block of E. South Frontage Road between June 7 and June 8.
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Marco Villafuerte, 27, 333 Round Hill Court, was arrested at 3:51 a.m. June 8
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and charged with traffic signal violation and two counts of DUI, following a traffic stop at Route 53 and Briarcliff Road. Officers were called to a residence on the 200 block of Honeysuckle Lane for the report of a theft. Cash was taken from a bedroom between 3 to 9 p.m. June 8. Loss valued at $700.
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Officers were called to the 100 block of Old Chicago Drive for the report of theft of motor vehicle parts June 8. Two vehicles parked in the lot were missing passenger side fairings. Loss valued at $700.
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A 2000 Peterbilt trailer was removed from the parking lot on the 100 block E. South Frontage Road between June 7 and June 8.
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Officers were called to the 500 block of S. Bolingbrook Drive for the report of a subject with a gun. Cambren Powell, 21, 363 Kirkwood Circle was arrested June 8 and charged with armed robbery.
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Officers were called to the 606 building of Preston Drive at 7:34 p.m. June 8 for the report of a building fire. A metal garbage can was set on fire in the laundry area.
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Michael Wrenn, 36, 4721 Little Denise Court, Valrico, FL, was arrested at 3:19 a.m. June 9 and charged with DUI and failure to signal, following a traffic stop at Rockhurst Road and Bolingbrook Drive.
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Remember safety when grilling in summer
Now that the summer season seems to be here, many of us will be cooking lunches and dinners using our BBQ grills. As with any devices using fire, there is a certain degree of risk involved with their use. However, by simply following some Basic safety precautions, we can enjoy delicious meals cooked outside and keep the risk of any accidents very low. Whether you are using a propane tank or a natural gas line for your grill, check all of the connections for leaks before Use. You can discover any leaks by applying soapy water to the connections. If there is a leak, bubbles will appear. Tighten any loose joints, but do not overtighten them. Also check for rusted burners and remove the rust. Clean all
the venturi tubes of the burners to prevent blockages of the gas. Both natural gas and propane vapor produce a pungent odor. If you notice this odor, shut the grill off and keep any open flames away from the area. Get the grill repaired and checked before using again. For charcoal grills, only use the minimum amount of starter fluid to get the briquettes burning. Never spray starter fluid on to a hot grill from the can. Keep all grills in use At least 10 inches away from your house, and make sure that any flames produced do not impinge on awnings or overhangs. Use all grills in a well-ventilated area, and never in a garage. All grills produce carbon monoxide, which is poisonous.
When lighting grills, use longhandled matches or mechanical lighters. Always keep children away from grills in use. Keep a bucket of water, a garden hose or a fire extinguisher handy when using any grill. If a fire gets out of hand, call the fire department immediately if you have any doubt as to whether or not the fire is completely out. Never attempt to move a hot grill. Many house fires are started every year through the improper use of BBQ grills. By following the above steps and precautions, you will be able to enjoy grilled food and still be safe and keep others around you safe, too. Joe Martinek Crest Hill
Judge politicians by their productivity by vote Both the Illinois House and Senate adjourned after another session without effectively resolving any of the serious financial and/or social problems that affect our state. In the private sector, if an employee fails to do their job, especially after being continually told what their responsibility was, they would be fired. Our legislators are elected employees, elected to do the people’s work. Instead, they continue to kick the can down the road, allowing our state debt to be downgraded, jobs and businesses to leave
the state, and drive us toward possible bankruptcy. When the Governor calls them back into session, they do little but go to court to get extra pay. Solution: Replace them at the ballot box. Ask your local newspaper to publish a simple to read chart on how each legislator voted on bills: yes, no, or no vote. The ones that vote against real pension reform, term limits, reducing the taxes as promised, balance budgets and spending, tort reform, effective gun control, and instead vote for pork, increased borrowing and salaries need to
be voted out. Those that don’t vote also need to go. Additionally, many of our problems are business problems, so we need to elect former business owners and managers, former military officers, accountants, doctors, lawyers, not politicians who don’t have the experience or desire to handle these problems. I’m voting in the future for qualified business people, not do-nothing politicians. How about you? Mark Turk Joliet
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Famed sports bar chain introduces new ownership in Bolingbrook More than 94 Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery locations open across the U.S Since 2011, Titled Kilt Pub & Eatery has been a part of the Bolingbrook community, creating a fun, friendly and inviting atmosphere for family and friends to gather for a Celtic meal. The company recently announced that the Bolingbrook franchise is now under new ownership. Leading the ownership team in Bolingbrook is Englishman Kevin Pearson, who has more than 30 years of experience owning and operating business concepts. Pearson and his business partner have put together a highly experienced management team that all have years of Tilted Kilt experience to help run the restaurant. Team members include General Manager John Flores, who started working for Tilted Kilt nearly five years ago and worked his way up to the assistant General Manager position at the Woodridge pub, Jordan Flisk, who began as a hostess for Tilted Kilt and worked her way up to corporate training where she helped opened four pubs and was promoted to management by age 21, General Manager Josh Griffith who has seven years of experience managing Tilted Kilt pubs, as well as
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Anthony Steinmiller, who served as manager of the Oakbrook Terrace pub for two years. Each one of our managers has extensive experience with the brand and I am confident their leadership skills will help position Tilted Kilt of Bolingbrook as the first restaurant people think of when they want great tasting food and the ultimate sports viewing experience,” said Pearson. “It is our goal to make the pub a fun place for our employees and guests.” With more than 94 locations open across the U.S. and Canada, the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery features an appetizing menu serving up a mix of traditional pub food like Hand Battered Fish & Chips and Shepherd’s Pie, but also features creations like Irish Nachos, Pub Fried Egg Burger, Gaelic Chicken and the Tilted Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. Beers from around the world are available, and as the famed Tilted Kilt slogan goes, “A Cold Beer Never Looked So Good.” For more information about franchising and Tilted Kilt, please visit www.tiltedkilt. com.
New degree won’t change what Addams Principal Pascavage stands for Pascavage’s philosophy has endeared the young Principal to his students, staff and parents Jason Pascavage loves what he’s doing. And even though he now has his Doctorate (yes, you can call him DOCTOR Jason Pascavage these days), the Jane Addams Middle School Principal doesn’t see things changing a whole lot. “I think being a principal in a school is the most noble position you can have when it comes to having an immediate impact on kids,” said Pascavage, who, when asked where he sees himself 10 years from now, responded “Here. Principal at Jane Addams. I love it. I believe you get in a position and stay in it.” The Montana native came to Valley View School District 365U in 2006 as an Assistant Principal at Brooks Middle School after spending four years as a middle school math teacher and high school basketball coach in Phoenix and a year as a 6th grade math and science teacher and assistant principal at Columbus Manor Elementary School in Oak Lawn. He became Addams Principal a year ago. “I knew in high school I wanted to be a teacher and a coach,” he said, proudly pointing out he became the first person on his mother’s side of the family to obtain a college degree when he graduated with a Bachelor’s
“I think being a principal in a school is the most noble position you can have when it comes to having an immediate impact on kids,” said Pascavage. in Elementary Education from the University of Montana. “When I got the Doctorate, my mom was the first person who called to congratulate me,” Pascavage said, adding he has given his mom copies of all of his degrees, including his two Masters Degrees in math and administration from Arizona State University. But his mom wasn’t the only person to congratulate him after defending his dissertation which involved over three years of research on the Odyssey enhancement program at Brooks. Addams staff members put congratulatory notes on Mylar balloons and filled Pascavage’s office with them on the day he formally became a “doctor.” “Even the kids here have a different perspective on things now that I have the doctorate,” he said. “It was a lot of work but now that it’s done, this is an accomplishment my kids and
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Jason Pascavage came to Valley View School District 365U in 2006 as an Assistant Principal at Brooks Middle School after spending four years as a middle school math teacher and high school basketball coach in Phoenix and a year as a 6th grade math and science teacher and assistant principal at Columbus Manor Elementary School in Oak Lawn. He became Addams Principal a year ago.
school can be proud of.” Pascavage’s philosophy has endeared the young Principal to his students, staff and parents. “I treat each kid as if they were my own. I am fair with them. I have honest conversations with them,” he said.“I got in trouble as a kid. Nobody is perfect.” Will his new degree mean a future position as a district administrator some day? “I don’t see that right now,” he said.“I just don’t look that far ahead.”
Calendar JUNE 26 SRA Tri County Annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser. 10:30 a.m. registration. 11 a.m. tee time at the Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill. For more information, visit www.tricountysra.org. Farmers Market. 4 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night from June 12 through Aug. 14 on the interior streets of The Promenade, located in Bolingbrook and I355 and Boughton Road. 4 to 8 p.m. from Aug. 21 through Sept. 18. Main Street Live Concerts. 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night on the Village Green at The Promenade, Bolingbrook, from June 12 through Aug. 14. Free.
JUNE 28 Inaugural Dip and Dash for Kids. 8 to 11 a.m. at Heritage Falls Pool, 101 Troxel. Participants will compete in a swim and run competition with distances that are age appropriate. This event is a great way to get kids to try non-traditional sports. Wave information: Wave #1 (ages 7-10 yrs.) 100 yard swim & .5 mile walk/run. Wave #2 (ages 11-14
yrs.) 200 yard swim & 1 mile walk/run. Gear Grinders Car Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28 at the Promenade, Bolingbrook. http:// www.midwestgeargrinders.com/ forums/content.php?1-Welcometo-Midwest-Gear-Grinders Porsche Car Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28 at the Promenade, Bolingbrook.
JUNE 30 Village Park Party, 6 to 8 p.m., 900 W. Romeo Road., Romeoville. For music, entertainment and inflatables for the whole family.Park parties are a free and fun way to connect with nature and your neighborhood. Learn About Pet Adoption with the Romeoville Humane Society. 2 to 6 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Flannery Crump 815-886-2030 fcrump@whiteoaklibrar y.org Learn about the rewards and responsibilities of pet adoption. Charlotte Weberling-Soakup, the vice president of the board
of directors for the Romeoville Humane Society, will talk about her organization and the basics of adopting a pet.You’ll see pictures of some of the pets that are currently available for adoption and how to start the adoption process. Adults and children are welcome, as adopting a pet is a responsibility for the whole amily.
JULY 3 Independence Day Celebration Join the Village of Romeoville from 7 to 10 p.m., at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville for a live band, food, games, and fireworks. All activities are held at Deer Crossing Park. Fireworks will start promptly at 9:15 p.m.
JULY 17 Rockin’ the Ville - Suburban Cowboys. 7 to 9 p.m. at Deer
THE Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road. No coolers permitted at concerts. Disney Extravaganza! 4 to 7 p.m. July 20 at Sunset Park, 729 Murphy Dr. in Romeoville. The Romeoville Recreation Department and the Lockport Township Park District are bringing the magical world of DISNEY.This evening will be filled with inflatables, activities and games all centered around your favorite childhood characters. From young to old there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come on out for an evening of MAGICAL family fun
JULY 22 “To Infinity & Beyond,” Independence Park, 6 to 8 p.m. July 22, 1730 W Raleigh Trail, Romeoville. For an outof-this-world experience, this extra terrestrial evening includes
BUGLE JUNE 26, 2014 9 activites such as: Capture the Alien contest, a Buzz Lightyear Pinata, DJ, inflatables and snacks.
JULY 24 Taste of Bolingbrook. 2 to 9 p.m., July 24 at the Promenade, Bolingbrook. An annual community festival that will feature delicious food, farmers’ market, live music featuring Hey Jimmy from 7-9pm , and a dedicated kids’ zone. This event is free to attend. Please contact the Chamber office at 630-226-8420 or at info@bolingbrookchamber. org if you are interested in being a part of the Taste of Bolingbrook.
AUGUST 7 Romeofest. Aug. 7 through Aug. 10 at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Entertainment, carnival, family tent. Passes go on sale July 5. Check www.romeoville.org for schedule of events.
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Aries
MaRCH 21 to apRIL 20
Find suitable ways to alleviate stress and offset demands this week. Everyone seems to want too much, too soon, and all at your expense. You may be too attractive for your own good.
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Set your financial goals. During the week ahead, you may gain the ear of an ally or supporter at work. Listen to a friend who may have his or her finger on the pulse of a money-making proposition.
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Focus on friendships this week. Group meetings, associations and clubs can help you do better in business or offer ideas to help you fulfill your financial ambitions.
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NovEMBER 23 to DECEMBER 22
The urge to mingle and socialize is strong this week, so get out there. Expect to pay your dues, as you could meet up with people who glitter but aren’t golden.
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JaNuaRy 21 to FEBRuaRy 19
Extra spit and polish may be in order. No one may notice your concerns or fears, but they’ll certainly notice your mistakes. Make an effort to put your best foot forward all week.
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oCtoBER 24 to NovEMBER 22
Not everyone who smiles at you is your friend. You needn’t be suspicious of everyone in the week ahead, but do be leery of anything that sounds too good to be true.
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DECEMBER 23 to JaNuaRy 20
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INSIDE: A look at the Man vs. Golf, 63-hole challenge, page 14; New rules in place for summer football, page 15
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Lotarski named to All-Area team By Scott Taylor sports editor
staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports
A year ago, Downers Grove North’s Dale Ryndak suffered serious injuries and missed much of the season. Many were unsure of what to expect from Ryndak this year, including Ryndak herself. All she did was go 22-2 on the mound with a .52 ERA and 219 strikeouts.At the plate she batted .446 with 15 doubles, 10 homers and 41 RBI. For all her accomplishments, Ryndak joins her sister Kendall as the Voyager Media Softball Player of the Year. Kendall accomplished the feat in 2011. “Just one award is amazing,” Dale said. “Any award in general is an honor. I’m so thankful to be nominated for any award and winning them is just the cherry on top.” “Dale is probably the best all-around player in the state,” Downers North coach Eric Landschoot said. “Both her pitching and offensive statistics are staggering. As a team captain,
she has leads by example off the field. She often times dominates competitive teams both on the mound and at the plate.” Ryndak had many accomplishments this season, including being named the Gatorade Player of the Year. And to think, none of it nearly happened. “This time last year I didn’t think I was going to be able to throw as hard or run as fast or be as good as I am now,” Ryndak said. “I thought it was over for a while. My dad told me it can be a pity party or go out and try to do it again. I started throwing with my Godfather, uncle Mike (Johnson) who is one of our coaches. He really helped me get through this. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be doing all this. He really pushed me.” Ryndak suffered a torn medial meniscus, fractured femur and torn ACL last year, but was able to battle back to have the most impressive performance in the area and perhaps state. “They said it would take about a year to get back,” Ryndak said. >> see all-area | page 13
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Downers Grove North’s Dale Ryndak is the Voyager Media Player of the Year.
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Sports >> all-area, from page 11 “That was really hard to take. I couldn’t blame it on anybody. It was a noncontact injury. I don’t think I would be the player I am without the injury. I’m so grateful now to be playing this sport.” In the end, Ryndak was awarded for her hard work with her impressive totals on the field. “I never thought I would have had those kinds of stats,” Ryndak said.“I think with all the work I put in in the offseason, it shows.” Now Ryndak will look to dominate her opponents at the highest level of softball, in perhaps the toughest conference, the PAC 12 as she will be attending Arizona State University. “When I signed my NLI, I couldn’t believe I had those colors on,” Ryndak stated. “Every girl wants to play softball at a PAC 12 school. It is insane. I went down there for my official visit and I knew it was going to be my home.” The rest of the members of the Voyager Media All-Area team are:
STEPHANIE ABELLO The senior catcher from Benet batted .481 with nine doubles, 22 homers and 63 RBI. She is signed
with the University of Illinois. “She is the most feared hitter in the area,” Benet coach Jerry Schilf said. “Batavia intentionally walked her with the bases loaded.”
JENNIFER AMES Joliet West junior second baseman hit .364 with 29 RBI, 38 runs, 18 stolen bases, five home runs and 12 doubles from the lead-off spot. “She sets the tone for our offense every game,” said Joliet West coach Heather Suca.“She has led off two games with a home run. In addition to her power she is fast and aggressive on the bases. I have never seen a player able to manufacture as many runs as she does off of pure base running. She knows how to take advantage of any little mistake a defense makes.”
JESSICA ANDREE Downers Grove South’s three-year allconference selection, batted .423 with 14 doubles, seven homers, 38 RBI and scored 42 runs.
“She is an outstanding leader and competitor,” Downers South coach Ron Havelka said.“She will attend Belmont University on an athletic scholarship.”
MARIA CONNELL A freshman catcher from Plainfield Central, Connell batted .374 with 14 doubles, five homers and 32 RBI.
THE BUGLE JUNE 26, 2014 “ M a r i a rarely hits singles, she hits the ball hard for d o u b l e s ,” Plainfield C e n t r a l coach Anne Campbell said. “Behind the plate, she has done
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an outstanding job, keeping our pitchers on target. She rarely has a passed ball. She plays the game very naturally.”
CAITLYN DALY The senior center fielder batted .383 with 9 doubles, 3 triples, seven homers and 34 RBI >> see all-area | page 16
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Sports
mark + scott’s
review
Treetops resort
Man vs. Golf Challenge is 63 holes in a day When I got an email about a “Man vs. Golf” challenge, I was intrigued to say the least. While I have caddied 36 holes in a day before, I had never played more than 18. This “Man vs. Golf” challenge was 63 holes. taylor’s take Yet, when I by scott taylor saw the courses you would play in the 63 holes, I thought a six-hour trip to Michigan would be well worth a review. And, it was well worth the trip. So, Mark Gregory and I challenged ourselves to play the 63 holes at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, MI. The cost to play the challenge starts at $149, which is an absolute steal, since one of the courses itself can cost over $100 and the other courses range from $40-100. That doesn’t even include the cart. So, you can imagine what kind of deal this is to push yourself to the brink.You can also add a hotel package for $89 a night. When we arrived the night before, we decided to check out the clubhouse, which is home to all four courses we were playing. There is a fifth course, the Masterpiece, which is located a few miles away by the hotels.
It is not part of the 63 holes. The other 18-hole courses, the Premier, Signature and Tradition, are all rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. Then there is the par-3 course, the Threetops, which was home to the ESPN Par-3 Shootout and is ranked as the top par-3 course in the country by multiple publications. Going to the clubhouse was a good idea as we were able to figure out a plan for the following day, which started at 6:50 a.m. on the Premier course.The two staff members were both friendly (as they all were throughout the trip) and they showed us the plaque our names would go on if we accomplished the feat. We were also told that only four people have accomplished the feat prior to us. The next morning we got there early to get a head start on the day and it was a good thing we did, as the only negative of the day happened right away. There was an outing on the course we were playing first, so we had to be off the course by 9 a.m. That gave us two hours, 10 minutes to play 18 holes! After playing much of the front nine individually, we played the rest of the holes as alternate shot, not teeing off on a few holes so we could play all the holes, which we did. I’m glad we did because that was my favorite
Man vs. Golf Location: Gaylord, MIchigan best feature: Playing 63 holes in a day lets you play four different courses in just one day for half the price it would cost for each course separately.
quick tip: Try to take as little break as possible in between rounds.
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The Treetops Resort offers 81 holes, including a Man vs. Golf Challenge to play 63 in a day.
course. After completing the Premier, we were able to get out early for the Tradition course, giving us more time for our next tee time. The starter was kind and had us go off on the back nine so there would be nobody in front of us. This worked out perfectly as we cruised through the back nine in 1:40. After a few holes on the front nine, the foursome in front of us let us pass them and we went the final six holes with no one else in our way, so we got done early again. The next was the beautiful par-3 course that offered a 140foot drop on one hole and an 80-foot drop on another, which was the hole Lee Trevino aced
in competition. Once again, a foursome let us pass them after the second hole and we cruised through the course in less than 1:30. We were able to start our final 18 holes on the Signature course at 3:20. After cruising through the first few holes, we ran into an outing for the rest of the course, but we still made pretty good time. It was amazing how much we were able to play with no one in front of us the whole day. Our final putts dropped around 7:10 p.m., which concluded around a 12.5 hour day on the golf course.And, we had a couple of hours of light still left as Gaylord is on the far western end of the Eastern time zone. At the
time, I could have played another nine holes with the adrenaline I had. However, the next couple of days, I was quite tired and a little bit sore. Despite the soreness, it was well worth it. It is one of those experiences as a golf fan you need to do once in your life. Heck, I would go back and do it again if I had the chance. It was that much fun. For a six-hour drive, I would recommend not only playing the 63-hole challenge, I would encourage playing the other course the previous day. I wouldn’t play it the following day as you will likely be pretty sore. •Next week I will go into further detail about each of the four courses.
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New rules in place for summer football By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
If you head out to watch your favorite local prep football team this summer, you may see something different in most schools – a lack of football equipment. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors announced the results of a special legislative session vote by the IHSA membership on a by-law modifying allowable summer football activities at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The revised version of By-law 3.157, which eliminates full pad football activities in the summer and defines allowable practice activities, passed by a vote of 170-87. The vote allows football team during the summer contact period, to attend a summer football camp that involves coaches and/or players from another high school under the following conditions: a. Practice limit maximums of equipment and hours per day along with hours per week follow the same limitations as
identified above. b. The maximum number of football camp days with other teams is limited to four (4) days during the summer. c. The maximum number of players from one school in drill work versus another school is five (5) players. Note: 7 on 7 non-padded passing games are allowed during the summer. “The vote reflects much of what we have heard from coaches on this issue,” said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman.“We had some individuals who opposed eliminating full contact from summer football activities, but the majority of the people we talked to said this change would not affect them. Given that about half of our football playing schools voted, we believe that many abstained knowing their summer practice plans would not be altered regardless of the result of the voting.” The rules allow high school teams to wear full pads for the school’s summer football camp. Before wearing full pads, student-athletes must build up to full pads. During the first two days of camp athlete are allowed to wear helmets only. During days three and four helmets and shoulder pads are allowed and
on day five full pads are allowed. A stated in the previous rules, 7 on 7 pass skeleton (touch only) games are allowed against other schools in the summer, and helmets, mouth pieces, and appropriate footwear may be worn during these 7 on 7 contests. “We believe this revision minimizes risk to football student-athletes, while allowing for the teaching of appropriate fundamentals,” said Hickman. “This is another important step in making high school football as safe as possible, while putting all of our schools on an even playing field regarding football activities during the summer.” Several local teams see no impact from this new rule. “It will not affect us,” said Bolingbrook coach John Ivlow. “It is fine with me.” “The no pad ruling really doesn’t affect us, we never wear lowers in the summer,” said Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna. “We have always gone with Pro Pads during summer camp and go quick whistle “thud’ during contact drills.” Some coaches, however, do wish the rule was not as strict. Joliet Central coach Brett Boyter would like more time in
full pads to teach technique. “The ruling doesn’t affect what we do at Joliet Central much since our goal is to teach fundamentals and install our systems, but I did believe that allowing some full contact practices was necessary. My coaching staff and I take very seriously the safety of our players, but one of the things that attracts people to play this game is the physical nature of the game. In the past, whether during the season or during the summer we always had one full contact practice per week,” he said. “Our players really enjoyed the drills.The intensity and focus of our practices were greater on those days because the player felt like they really got to play football.Also, I think learning as a defensive player how to properly complete a tackle by taking the ball carrier to the ground is as important to practice as the other defensive techniques you may practice. This cannot be done during the summer while you can take more time to properly practice and teach. I also believe it is important for ball carriers to learn how to take on tackles as well.” With fewer players coming to Central with the youth football experience as the Valley View
schools have, Boyter said that practice is needed to help the players retain the skills come game day. “These techniques can be taught and players can go through the motions, but I don’t believe they can be properly practiced,” he said. “High School players need a lot of repetitions to learn to play the game properly. Many of our players have never played before and need to practice the proper techniques over the summer in order to protect themselves and their opponents. I know we follow the lead of the NFL and college football in many cases, and there is a trend to eliminate as much unnecessary contact as possible, but our players are not at the same developmental level as those players. Again, I am not against the measure, nor do I believe that more than one full padded practice a week is necessary, but I do believe that there are certain fundamental elements of the game coaches will not be able to teach our players when these practices are eliminated. The more practice all players have with the true physical nature of the game, the better and safer the high school game will be.”
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>> all-area, from page 13 for Downers South. “She has a great and accurate throwing arm,” Havelka said. “She will attend Illinois State University on an athletic scholarship.”
SARAH DEMASI Batted .440 with 13 doubles, four home runs and 32 RBI for Lockport.
KELSEY GOCKMAN A senior utility player, Gockman batted .416 with 10 doubles, five homers and 18 RBI for Downers North. “Kelsey’s ability to come up with big hits on offense and big plays on defense kept us in several games,” Landschoot said. “Kelsey’s calm demeanor and humble attitude (team captain) have allowed her to lead by example. Kelsey’s offensive statistics are great for someone who has been our leadoff hitter
for the majority of the season.”
JORDAN HARBACEK The junior pitcher had a 2.76 ERA and 171 strikeouts on the season. She batted .405 with eight doubles and 17 RBI. “She helped us get to the regional championship game,” Plainfield South coach Leah Carter said. “We won our last nine games that she pitched. She helped us earn fourth place in SPC. She has great stats has been on varsity for three years.”
CAROLINE HEDGCOCK Downers Grove South’s sophomore pitcher led Mustangs to sectional final, finishing with a 17-3 record, a 1.56 ERA and 133 strikeouts. At the plate she hit .391 with nine doubles and 22 RBI.
Sports “She is one of the area’s best pitchers and a great competitor,” Havelka said.
HANNAH KALNICKY Kalnicky, a freshman shortstop, led Plainfield East with a .456 average, while adding 17 runs, 16 RBI and eight doubles. “She was one of our top two defensive players,” Plainfield East coach Chris Morris said.“She has great instincts for the game and is a great hitter.”
MEGAN LOTARSKI Junior pitcher paced Bolingbrook with 131 innings pitched, a 1.9 ERA and a 12-9 record with a school-record 210 strikeouts. At the plate, she posted a .327 batting average and .406 on base p e rc e n t a ge . She will pitch for Western Illinoi University in college. “Megan is one of the top pitchers SWSC Blue,” said Bolingbrook coach Jean RyanMoak. “She is stone faced on the
mound and is a work horse.”
ZAHRYA MCFARLAND The junior burst onto the scene for Downers South, posting a .500 batting average with 11 doubles, four triples, four home runs and 37 RBI. “She has come up with big hits in crucial situations all season,” Havelka said.
SKYE OSBORNE Romeoville sophomore batted .446 with 14 doubles and 23 runs scored. She was 7-11 with 89 strikeouts in the circle. “She is an allaround great athlete,” said Romeoville c o a c h Christina Douglas.
MARISSA PANKO The Benet shortstop hit .504
with 12 doubles, five triples, 10 homers and 45 RBI. She also scored 51 runs. “She is the best allaround player in the area,” Schilf said. “She has speed, glove, hit for average and hit for power.”
KELLY PATTISON Hit .430 for Lockport with eight doubles, seven homers, 20 RBI and 36 runs.
MARIA PRETE Westmont coach Jason Bolden set a goal for his senior shortstop prior to the 2014 season: to steal 50 bases. Prete ended up short of that goal, but not by much; she finished with a school-record 43, and likely would have piled up more if not for a week of games that were rained out. In addition to leading the Sentinels in stolen bases, Prete—chosen to play in the Super 60 All-Star Game—was the team leader in >> see all-area | page 17
sPorts >> all-area, from page 16 batting average (.528), slugging percentage (.813) and on-base percentage (.618). “She was our go-to person and came through with some big hits,” Bolden said. “She really stepped up her game this year.”
Meghan QuirK Senior pitcher and outfielder for Minooka, she batted .300 with a pair of homers, 16 runs scored and 11 RBI. Pitching she was 10-5 with a 1.96 ERA, with 64 strikeouts. Opponents hit .225 against her. “Meghan pitched in every big game for us and shut down very good offensive teams,” said Minooka coach Mark Brown. “Meghan is a natural leader and a very tough pitcher to hit against.”
courtney richarDson Maine South coach Emmy Paiser and Hawks baseball coach Bill Milano agree that Richardson— whose older brother, Kyle, is a mainstay in the outfield on Notre Dame’s baseball team—might very well have the best swing at Maine South. The junior center fielder, who has verbally committed to Illinois, had five homers, 29 RBIs, a .449 batting average, an .804 slugging percentage and a .516 on-base percentage. “I don’t know if I’ve coached anyone who has more understanding of the game,” Paiser said. “She covers a tremendous amount of ground.”
Jessica rio The junior outfielder was
the lone returning player for Plainfield East. She batted .403 with 10 stolen bases, three triples and 20 runs scored. “She is one of our captains,” Morris said. “She is our centerfielder and one of our top two defensive players. She is our leadoff hitter and is our spark plug. She is committed to play softball at Northern Illinois University.”
the Class 2A supersectionals by going 16-10 with a 1.78 ERA and 243 strikeouts. The three-time all-I-8 pick also got the job done with a bat in her hands as she hit .378, drove in 35 runs and had an on-base percentage of .485. “She’s been the go-to person in the circle,” said Bolden. “It’s nice to know that you’re going to have your pitcher coming back next year.”
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Junior shortstop from Joliet West batted .387 with 16 doubles and 27 RBI. “Alysia hits the ball hard every time she is up,” Suca said. “She is hitting .500 in the SWSC which is quite an
Lisle’s top pitcher had a strong season at the plate, batting .481 with 11 doubles, three triples, two homers and 29 RBI. She was a four-year starter for the Lions and completed her second season as the ace of the staff.
accomplishment. She has batted in the number four spot all year producing key hits.”
Julianne rurKa Benet’s third baseman batted .484 with 20 doubles, nine homers, 47 RBI and scored 52 times. She was the ESCC Player of the Year and will play at Providence next year.
Michaela schlattMan The junior shortstop led Plainfield Central with a .457 average. She added 12 doubles, four triples, four homers, 26 RBI and scored 48 runs. “Michaela has been our leading hitter all season,” Plainfield Central coach Anne Campbell said. “She does so much for us in the lead-off spot. She can hit for power, and when she singles, her base stealing success puts her in scoring position. She has also been the team leader on the field, even when she makes an error she puts it behind and refocuses her team.”
Kristen sKala The junior pitcher helped lift the Sentinels to an appearance in
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ali WoitoVich Downers North’s clean-up hitter batted .349 with nine doubles and 41 RBI. “Ali’s ability to drive in runs this season has allowed us to break open many games,” Landschoot said. “Ali has great success with runners on base and in scoring position. Ali has been a consistent player for us all season hitting in the middle of our lineup. Ali leads our team in RBI. Her power/average numbers are impressive.”
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eMily yorK A first baseman for Benet,York batted .504 with nine doubles, 11 homers, 45 RBI and scored 51 times. “She doesn’t get the attention the others do but she quietly goes about her business while leading the team in hitting,” Schilf said. Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini contributed
tiMi tooley Tooley, a senior from Plainfield Central, hit .346 with 10 doubles, two triples, two homers and 28 RBI for the three-time regional champs. “Timi is one of the best outfielders in the area,” Campbell said. “She has great range in centerfield.She has hit consistently for us all season.”
Joy treasure Joliet West senior pitcher and first baseman paced a torrid Tiger offense with a .508 average, six home runs, 35 RBI, 16 doubles and three triples. She went 13-4 on the rubber with a 2.22 ERA. “Joy has been a leader on the field for us whether she is on the mound or playing first base,”said Suca. “She has been consistent at the plate all season which shows in only having 5’k in 113 PA. She has come up with some big hits in big games for us. On the mound she has been able to keep teams off balance.”
gaBBy Voulgaris Hit .390 with 10 doubles for Lockport and a team-best 10 home runs and 35 RBI with 32
Favorite social media outlet that you use? Instagram How often do you use social media? Who is your favorite person to follow? I use it every day; I follow Csl.com What do you use social media for? To get more info about basketball and sports teams. Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? Britney Grinder - she’s a smart player and she plays well.
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Real Estate & Business
Interpersonal Edge
Intuition is key to uncommon success Be aware suggestions of your intuition may be the opposite of your rational analysis By Dr. Daneen Skube Tribune Content Agency
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Q. I often hear that timing is critical to workplace success. I do try to analyze the best moment to take action at work but find myself paralyzed by all the possibilities and a lack of complete data. How do I figure out timing as I navigate my complex workplace? A. I recommend my clients develop their hidden psychic talents. Now that I’ve got your attention, what I mean is this: For real success, intuition is just as important as intellect. Intuitive capacity is not some weird and wacky notion
her office today? that goes along with a Use your phone, a belief in aliens. small note pad, or Rather, it is a mucha piece of paper researched skill that in your wallet or allows the human brain purse to jot down to instantly analyze a your impressions. huge amount of data and At the end spit out an action plan. of each week, People wonder what make sure you concrete steps they can interpersonal go through the take to develop this skill. edge Dr. Daneen Skube suggestions your I recommend keeping intuition made. an intuition journal. You will be surprised how Intuition whispers while many of these flashes of ideas the intellect screams. To use your intuition, you first have were right on. You’ll also see you are missing to pay attention to the tiny, the boat of opportunity when subtle waves of guidance that you ignore this information often barely ripple across your because it is quiet and occurs conscious mind. In your journal, record as in the periphery of your many whispers of suggestion consciousness. Be aware that the suggestions as you can notice. Use simple decisions - What street should of your intuition may be the opposite of your rational I take? When should I call that analysis. The usual road you take to client? When will my boss be in
work may always be the least congested, but tomorrow, if you feel you should take a different road, then try it out. You may find an accident was blocking your typical route. Who knew? Actually, your intuition knew!
(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.)
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Clean turns dirty and bookmarks bar Department Of Corrections: In last month’s issue, I made a mistake in the paragraph about MindSpark.com. I need to rephrase my statement a bit; Ask.com never actually went bankrupt. MindSpark and Ask were both purchased and are currently owned by a media company named IAC. For further details, you can go to the IAC website: http://iac.com/ brands
Clean Turns Dirty Microsoft has been doing a yeoman’s job regards internet security in the last 3-4 years. Their investigators, in cooperation with law enforcement, have taken down several large virus and hacking organizations. Recent research
Bookmarks Bar has turned up another twist similar to the Here is a wonderful MindSpark/Conduit little timesaving gem mess: downloads that that I scorned for years change their nature. as a waste of time. I never In this scheme, used the Bookmarks Bar, owners of popular because I did not want free utility software to use up any more web sell the code to page space. But in the another operator. Or, john becker search for a solution should the original computer tech about how to open a set owner abandon or go of five websites at one out of business, the code is taken time, I discovered Bookmarks over by a new operator.The twist can do the trick. Why would I is that the new operator changes want to open five websites at a the formerly “clean” software time? Well, I read the same five into a virus or hacking tool, thus computer security sites daily becoming “dirty”. So, beware the (remember, I read the geek free downloads… More details magazines so you don’t have to) are available on the Microsoft to stay informed of viruses and website, technet.microsoft.com/ hacks. en-us/security/dn727114 My traditional method of using the “Favorites” menu was too many repetitive clicks, so
when I found that I could group the five sites in the bookmark bar, and then open the set with one click, it was a revelation. My second revelation was that by dragging and dropping all my Favorites on to the Bookmarks Bar, I effectively could see all my folders and use them like a dropdown menu. Wow! Much easier than a vertical menu system! Nearly every browser has such a thing: in Internet Explorer it is called “Favorites Bar”, in Google Chrome it is “Bookmarks Bar”, and so on. Following is a link on how to enable and use the bars. Enjoy! w w w. m e d o f f i c e s y s t e m s . com/newsletter/2014061 - B o o k M a r k s . p d f Read this and many more articles on my website: www.medofficsystems.com
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 176 N. Pinecrest Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (single family residence). On the 10th day of July, 2014, 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: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-WL3, Plaintiff V. PALMIRA N. GONZALEZ and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, Defendant. Case No. 09 CH 5638 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(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 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
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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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-WL3, Plaintiff, vs. PALMIRA N. GONZALEZ and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, Defendant. No. 09 CH 5638 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 3rd day of April, 2014, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 10th day of July, 2014, 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: Lot 20, in Block 31 in Bolingbrook Subdivision Unit Number 6, being a Subdivision in Sections 11 and 12, in Township 37 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded November 25, 1962 as Document 970256, in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 176 N. Pinecrest Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: single family residence P.I.N.: 12-02-12-307-003-0000 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 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
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Food safety will make it a fun, full summer CDC estimates each year 48 million people become ill from foodborne diseases Summer is a great time for outdoor parties. But if you’re not careful, you could send your guests – and yourself – home with intestinal distress … or worse. Food-borne illnesses are a threat all yearround, but the heat of the summer can increase the risks if food isn’t prepared and/or put out property. As an example, thousands of people fire up their grills, stoke up the coals and break out the steaks for the start of barbecuing season. “Although most of the time you’ll be thinking about the delicious food that’s
>> target, from page 1 The proposed shooting range also would include a retail showroom, training facility and associated offices. The 19,275-square-foot facility will house 16 firing lanes and operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday. A plan commission report indicates that Woodridge Community Development Director Michael Mays questioned the decibel level at the property, and some Woodridge residents expressed concern over whether the facility would be an open-air range or an enclosed facility. Representatives for the Range at 355 -- Chris Hart of Action Target, Provo, Utah -- reported “there will be no open air range, direct round
on the menu, keeping your family and friends safe and healthy should also be on your radar,” said Mekenzie L. Riley, a University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that each year one in six Americans (or 48 million people) becomes ill, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 persons die of foodborne diseases, Riley said.
fires cannot leave the building, and that traffic on Woodward Avenue and Boughton Road would be louder than any noise coming from the range.” The contained shooting area will follow Action Target’s patented designs and will focus on the “shooting experience by creating a comfortable,welcoming,and safe environment with well-lit areas
“Don’t let foodborne pathogens ruin your cookout,” she said. “You can avoid those uninvited guests by safely packing, preparing, and storing your picnic foods.” If your church, business, club, or community organization sponsors a fundraiser where food is served – whether it is popcorn or a pig roast -- the Will County Health Department’s Division of Environmental Health is a great educational source to ensure food safety. “We don’t want to just tell people how to do things, we want to tell them why they should be done that way,” said Elizabeth Bilotta, Director of Environmental Health for the Will County Health Department.
and clean, modernized restrooms.” Action Target is considered a global leader in range development for military, law enforcement, and commercial ranges. The facility owners will have to comply with all federal regulations and village codes. In addition, the police department will ask for annual reports of compliance with all regulatory requirements.
It is expected the group will follow the village’s Crime Prevention Officer’s requests and code requirements that include a sophisticated alarm system, exterior lighting and landscape material, as well video surveillance. The range would be designed with Action Target’s “Total Containment Traps and Ballistic
Ceiling Baffle System,” which will be housed within a concrete precast building with additional sound deadening equipment. Employees will be required to be current or retired law enforcement or ex-military individuals who must pass a thorough background check, drug test, and complete the National Rifle Association’s certificate process.
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