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APRIL 29, 2015 VOL. 7 ISSUE 34 Featured News

meDical reServe corpS SeekS volunteerS Corps provides a readied volunteer force capable of assisting during a public health emergency

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news Rialto board pushes marquee report to May meeting Search for development director also put on hold see page 3

CoMMunITY Dates set for Downtown Joliet Farmers Market see page 3

sCHools Joliet West names new assistant principal Jo Wooten has been with JWHS see page 5 since 1996

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Louis Joliet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognizes Vietnam veterans

bY RYan TaCKITT | FOR THE BUGLE he Louis Joliet Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution held a special event earlier this month to recognize veterans of the vietnam War. The event, held at the American Legion in Lockport, served as a way to honor the local soldiers from one of history’s most controversial wars. Bobbi Borbas, head of the chapter, helped put together the event to honor those often forgotten soldiers.

“I think it’s very important to keep this in the public’s mind,” Borbas said. “We have two or three generations, at this point, that don’t really understand what the vietnam War was, or how it affected people.” pHoToS By RyAN TACkITT | FoR THE BuGLE

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Michael Meyers, commander of John olson post #18 American Legion in Lockport, salutes as he goes up to accept his award.

CounTY protect your pets Animal control experts urge caution against canine flu

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CalenDaR Friends of Library to host weekend book sale see page 9

spoRTs Dominant force JCA’s Reardon one of area’s top players

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Vietnam veterans gather for a group photo after receiving their certificates of service. More than 50 veterans were in attendance for the event, held by the Louis Joliet Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Rialto board pushes marquee report to May meeting Development director search also put on hold

By Pat Schager for the bugle

sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

Stakeholders are still waiting for a solution to issues surrounding the Rialto Square Theatre marquee.

When a donor came forward with a $350,000 gift to pay for a new marquee back in September 2014, community opposition put the project on hold, suggesting major changes to the design of the proposed sign.

The initial gift was returned to the downer, the unfinished marquee sign was placed on hold at Landmark Sign Company, and an Ad Hoc committee was formed to suggest a compromise solution.

After months of meetings and debates, the ad hoc committee submitted a 45-page report to the Rialto Square Theatre Board this

week. However, the board decided during its Wednesday, April 23, meeting to put the report on next month’s agenda.

Board chairman James Smith suggested a possible work session before the May 27 meeting, but no date was announced.

Residents and ad hoc committee members, who attended the meeting to hear what the board would say, will have to wait until the May meeting to find out how their solution to the marquee problem will be received.

Jan Quillman, representing the Joliet city council and member of the ad hoc committee, said the report is “a good compromise.”

She said people have been raising funds toward the marquee but their efforts are on hold.

“People want to see what they are donating for,” Quillman said.

At the end of the meeting, Smith told the people attending the meeting that he has become a better listener, alluding to the public’s continued interest and presence at meetings.

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Dates set for Downtown Joliet Farmers Market City Center Partnership adds Wednesday evening markets for 2015 Live entertainment and farm fresh produce have made the Downtown Joliet Farmer Market a summer tradition.

The Joliet City Center Partnership said the market will kick off its 2015 season on June 19 and run through Sept. 25. Held along Chicago Street in the Van Buren Plaza area, the market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday.

Bringing together vendors, local businesses and live entertainment, the weekly market offers patrons a wide variety of items for purchase and the opportunity for a stroll through historic Downtown Joliet.

The Joliet City Center Partnership said vendor opportunities are still available, and individuals seeking

more information should contact Karen Ward at ccpdowntown@ jolietdowntown.com or 815-7746072.

A new addition to the Downtown Joliet Farmers Market in 2015 will be a once a month Wednesday evening Farmers Market during the months of June, July and August.

This evening market will be open from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Joliet City Center Partnership said it will release additional details about the evening markets at a later date. Up-to-date information on the market will be available at www.jolietdowntown.com/events/ farmers-market.

Development Director The theatre’s board is also looking to hire a development director, a position that has been vacant for at least five months.

That hire, too, has been put on hold due to lack of funds. It is a Catch 22 dilemma, however, since the development director is responsible for raising money for the theatre and initiating fundraising activities.

“Where are we going to get the money to pay for this [position],” board member Vicki Murphy asked.

Board member Cynthia Tyler agreed, saying she did not think it would be fiscally responsible to hire someone right now.

“We should look for a hire in June for a possible start in July when we have the sixth-month budget,” she said.

Board member Dan Vera asked if the sixth-month budget would be ready for the May board meeting, but was told it could be “iffy.” He also volunteered to be the FOIA officer for the Rialto until July.

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Lockport junior chosen for 2015 STEM conference Nathan Griffin was nominated to represent LTHS A junior at Lockport Township High School has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston.

Nathan Griffin was nominated to represent LTHS at the conference, scheduled for June 28-30, based on his academic achievement, leadership potential, and passion for science and technology.

The congress is an honorsonly program for high school students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire

to be scientists and technologists by providing a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.

During the three-day congress, Griffin will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading scientific research; be given advice from deans of the world’s top tech universities; be inspired by fellow teen science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of science and technology.

upcoming event

Children for Peace set for Thursday More than 165 District 86 students will perform

More than 165 District 86 students will perform in the 12th annual Children for Peace musical celebration on April 29 at the Rialto Square Theatre.

The hour-long show, “Celebrating Achievement Through the Arts,” will begin at 7 p.m. A student art exhibit, featuring more than 700 pieces, will be on display beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $3 each and

available at the Rialto Box Office, 102 N. Chicago St. Children for Peace is a Joliet Public Schools District 86 initiative that instills in children peaceful strategies to resolve issues and recognize others who contribute and support peace in the Joliet community.

More than 11,000 District 86 students engage in various projects throughout the school year to develop models of peaceful behavior, promote kindness, encourage positive self-esteem, and foster constructive student relations.

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City announces winner of Big Hackberry Tree Contest Tree is 85 feet tall, with an average crown of 61 feet The winner of the city of Joliet’s 2015 “Big Hackberry Tree Contest” is Robert and Mary Lirot’s tree, located at 709 Clement St. The tree is 85 feet tall, with an

average crown of 61 feet and a circumference of 157 inches or 13 feet, 1 inch. It was awarded 257 points, a method of ranking big trees. Joliet’s Tree Advisory Board chooses a different species of tree each year for the Big Tree Contest to emphasize the importance of the city’s mature urban forest.

This is the ninth year that the contest has been held.

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Schools > District 204

Joliet West High names new assistant principal Jo Wooten has been with JWHS since 1996 By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

Longtime Joliet West educator Jo Wooten will replace Shad Hallihan as the high school’s next assistant principal, according to a release from Joliet Township High School District 204.

Wooten, who has been with Joliet West High since 1996, will move into her role on July 1. She will replace Hallihan, who will become the principal at Joliet Central High School.

“I am thankful for the opportunity to continue my service within the Joliet West community,” Wooten said. “I look forward to serving students, parents and staff in this new capacity.”

Wooten began her career at JWHS almost two decades ago as a special education teacher.

In 2003, Wooten moved to the position of Pupil Personnel Services Division chairperson before becoming the PPS coordinator in 2006.

“Mrs. Wooten brings 20 years of experience as a special educator

community

Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers Corps provides volunteer force capable of assisting during a public health emergency The Will County Health Department is looking for a few good men and a few good women.

The health department maintains an active Medical Reserve Corps, which provides a readied volunteer force capable of assisting agency personnel during a public health emergency. Medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to supplement an organization that currently boasts more than 200 individuals with a variety of skill sets.

The local MRC is administered by the health department’s emergency preparedness and response program with the help of the Will County Emergency Management Agency.

MRC volunteers are encouraged to

complete basic preparedness training designed to enhance their readiness in case a public health emergency occurs.

Depending on the nature of the emergency, MRC volunteers would perform a wide range of activities, including vaccine administration, medication distribution, patient education, translation services, administrative support and data entry.

Volunteers may also represent the health department during public health education and prevention initiatives throughout Will County. No specific time commitment is required, as each volunteer participates in MRC activities as time permits.

For more information about the MRC, call 815-727-8802.

and PPS coordinator,” JWHS Principal Teresa Gibson said. “As the PPS coordinator she organized the guidance counselors and deans into a team, working together to address the academic and social-

emotional needs of the students.

Mrs. Wooten has established innovative programs to address the needs of our students, families, and community like the ParentStudent University program.”

Wooten also led the implementation of PPS teams consistent with the Academy structure and a system to create a college-going culture at Joliet West.

www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.6734 Wednesday, Apri l 29, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet Police Department.

Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Luis A. Dias, 29, 720 Cayuga, Joliet, was arrested at 2:27 p.m. April 20 in the 300 block of East Jefferson Street for driving while license suspended and illegal use of cellphone.

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Christopher J. Brady, 38, 23562 W. McClintock Road, Channahon, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. April 22 in the 1700 block of Fieldstone Drive for an outstanding Grundy County warrant.

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Mariela Robeldo, 21, 1703 S. Chicago, Joliet, was arrested at 12:20 a.m. April 24 on Cottage Street and Seil Road for driving while license suspended and speeding.

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Gabriel A. Roman, 18, 2511 Ruth Fitzgerald, Plainfield, was arrested April 17 on Caton Farm Road and Ruth Fitzgerald and charged with possession of cannabis.

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Dawson A. Abbit, 21, 611 E. Cass, was arrested April 17 on Chicago and Van Buren and charged with disorderly conduct.

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Rafael A Costilla, 20, 856 Adler, was arrested April 17 at the residence and charged with possession of drug equipment and delivery of cannabis.

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Misael Ortiz, 19, 411 Harwood, was arrested April 17 at

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Keoschan Redmond, 22, 8604 Justine, Chicago, was arrested April 17 at 2424 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.

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Chantel L. Kline-Smith, 24, 7624 S. Colfax, Chicago, was arrested April 17 at 2424 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.

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Rose L. Lewis-Tyler, 63, 165 S. Joliet, was arrested April 17 at 209 Joliet and charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

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Nicholas J Pisano, 25, 1552 Exposition Ave., Aurora, was arrested April 18 at 416 Summit and

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Richard H. Nashkoff, 18, 1911 Ridgemoor Drive, Plainfield, was arrested April 18 on Townsend and Hastings and charged with possession of cannabis.

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Milton E. Bass, 61, 2703 Fairway Drive, was arrested April 18 at his residence and charged with animal cruelty.

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Maria De La Luz, 55, 717 Garnsey, was arrested April 18 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive and charged with retail theft.

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Ericka K. Ross, 26, 1232 Glenmor Drive, Shorewood, was arrested April 18 at 2424 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.

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Pedro Cornejo, 33, 312 N. 129th Infantry Road, was arrested April 18 at his residence and charged with domestic battery.

Annette Muller, 39, 1619 Ivy, was arrested April 19 at her residence and charged with dogs running at large.

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Prince T. Lewis, 29, 570 Dover, was arrested April 18 at his residence and charged with domestic battery and aggravated battery.

Stephanie James, 34, 424 Winnebago, Park Forest, was arrested April 19 at 2121 Tamarack and charged with disorderly conduct.

Lionel L. Russell, 28, 321 Old Indian Trail, Aurora, was arrested April 18 at 777 Hollywood and charged with domestic battery.

Lakisha Tucker, 35, 2121 Tamarack Drive, was arrested April 19 at 2121 Tamarack and charged with disorderly conduct.

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Calynda F. Hatten, 32, 1013 N. Prairie, was arrested April 18 at the residence and charged with domestic battery.

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Fernando Chavez, 45, 1512 Clement St., was arrested April 19 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive and charged with retail theft.

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Karla D. Botelho, 31, 2623 Chevy Chase, was arrested April 19 in the 1800 block of McDonoough and charged with retail theft.

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Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday morning accident leaves 2 dead The Plainfield Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred just after midnight Tuesday on Route 59 and Lockport Street.

Police responded to a report of a major crash at 12:07 a.m. in downtown Plainfield. Upon

arrival, officers observed a major crash scene involving a pedestrian and a motorcyclist.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene, according to police. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Provena Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet, but he later died of his injuries.

Police had not released either the pedestrian or driver’s names at press time.

The Plainfield Police

Department said a preliminary investigation showed that the motorcycle, a 2007 Yamaha, was traveling northbound on Route 59 when it struck the pedestrian.

Police closed Route 59 between Lockport Street and Route 126 while members of the Plainfield Police Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident.

This is a developing story.

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letters to the eDitor

EDITORIAL

kindness, compassion on display during annual Hospice dinner

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LAURA KATAUSKAS • MARK GREGORY • MIKE SANDROLINI

As a Joliet Area Community Hospice Board Member, I am privileged to see the great women and men of the JACH staff perform many acts of caring, kindness and compassion, along with the volunteers, ambassadors and supporters.

This was witnessed during our annual dinner fundraiser on April 13. At the dinner, volunteers and staff members were honored for their dedication and commitment to hospice. Among those honored was Dr. Ray Orenic for his 25 years of service.

Also honored were the community of Shorewood Glen and the Sullivan and Davis families for their unselfish support, especially via Timmy’s Hugs and Hearts Annual Garden Walk.

Two of my guests were Laura and Mark Brown from M. Brown

and Associates in Naperville. The Browns were steadily bidding in a silent auction against another guest unknown to them, and they were eventually the successful bidders at a premium price for a Chicago Bulls Family Package.

During the program, the Davis Family was honored and it was revealed that they had lost a son, Timmy, the Garden Walk Honoree who had been in the care of Joliet Area Community Hospice Pediatric Program until his passing in 2012.

Privately and quietly near the end of the evening, the Browns presented the paid Bulls Package to the Davis Family in a random act of kindness.

This act of kindness is just one example of many that had occurred in relation to this great fundraiser.

Employees bought tickets for coworkers, an anonymous donor underwrote 40 tickets so staff and honored volunteers could have a reduced ticket price, and donations of paid tickets were made for some who could not afford to go. This pay it forward mindset happens daily at Joliet Area Community Hospice, from their wonderful staff and to all those who are affiliated with JACH. As a board member, I would like to thank the Browns, along with the staff, volunteers and supporters of Joliet Area Community Hospice for making the annual dinner a remarkable evening.

Mark Turk Board Member Joliet Area Community Hospice

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I recently passed legislation out of the Illinois House to address confidentiality clauses in public body severance agreements.

These agreements use taxpayer funds, either in part or in whole, and as such should be subject to transparency. Taxpayers have a right to know how their money is being spent.

It has become especially clear in the last few years that there is abuse and scandals which occur that take advantage of such confidentiality clauses. My bill, should it become law, would place all settlement and severance agreements under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

State Rep. Renée Kosel, my predecessor, attempted to pass similar legislation in the previous General Assembly in response to the Metra severance agreement scandal, which gave former CEO Alex Clifford more than $700,000.

Her bill unanimously passed the House, but unfortunately died in the Senate.

Last year, the College of DuPage awarded one of the largest severance agreements ever given to a public employee in Illinois to outgoing college President Robert Breuder; $763,000.

Since then, local, state, and federal prosecutors have opened

community bulletin

Joliet police offer ‘safe lots’ for online transactions In a proactive measure to help reduce the opportunity for theft or violence during Craigslist or other social media transactions, the Joliet Police Department has announced plans to offer the public use of both police department parking lots as a safer meeting location.

“Safety is a primary concern for our citizens,” Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton said. “Our

police department parking lots are well lit and they’re under 24-hour video surveillance.

“There are police officers coming and going all the time which, when combined, offers a safer alternative for the public to conduct these transactions.”

The Joliet Police Department main station is located at 150 W. Washington St. and the west side station is located at 7196 W. Caton Farm Road.

investigations in to the COD’s spending practices. What happened with the College of DuPage proves that not only is this still an issue, it’s an important one that needs to be properly addressed.

I urge you to contact your state senator and ask him to give his support to this bill. Down in Springfield we don’t get a lot right, but we can get it right on this issue.

To find your state senator, visit the Illinois General Assembly website at www.ilga.gov and click on “Legislator Lookup” under Additional Resources on the homepage.

Margo McDermed, State Representative 37th District

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PROTECT YOUR PETS Animal control experts urge caution against canine influenza By laura katauSkaS staff reporter

sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

No one wants to be hit by the flu, and that includes our furry friends.

While reports of canine influenza have been rampant in Chicago, the Will County area is seeing signs of the potentially devastating virus hitting closer to the suburbs.

The Animal Clinic of Romeoville has seen at least three to four suspected cases each week and has been inundated with phone calls in regards to what canine flu really means. Veterinarian Mikel Pulins urges pet owners to spot the signs of a potential flu—coughing, sneezing, loss of appetite, warm to the touch—and to bring their dog in for a checkup.

There have been more than 1,100 confirmed dog flu cases reported from greater Chicagoland and at least six fatalities have been reported. At least 300 additional cases have been confirmed from Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.

Will County Animal Control administrator Lee Schild D.V.M. said precautions are necessary to help area dog owners protect their pets. “This is a significant outbreak caused by a virus of Asian lineage,” Schild said. “Dog flu is common in the U.S., but this is a strain we haven’t seen before. Until the outbreak shows signs of subsiding, it would be prudent to avoid dog parks and keep dogs separated as much as possible.”

Schild said dogs are much less likely to acquire a virus if they avoid contact with other dogs, adding that dog owners may also consider postponing grooming their pet.

Pulin agrees. The vet said the best defense is to keep dogs away from other animals at this time, avoiding dog parks or boarding the animal.

He said puppies and older dogs who are unable to fight off a virus are most susceptible.

Pulin said he has seen cases with dogs having very high fevers of 104 degrees and a deep kennel cough but not showing signs of vomiting and diarrhea. He advises

There have been more than 1,100 confirmed dog flu cases reported from greater Chicagoland and at least six fatalities have been reported. At least 300 additional cases have been confirmed from Indiana, Wisconsin and ohio.

“this is a significant outbreak caused by a virus of Asian lineage.

Dog flu is common in the u.S., but this is a strain we haven’t seen before. until the outbreak shows signs of subsiding, it would be prudent to avoid dog parks and keep dogs separated as much as possible.”

Will county animal control administrator lee schild d.V.m. a treatment of fluids and antibiotics given at the clinic.

Experts believe the Chicagoland outbreak is caused by a virus closely related to Asian strains of the H3N2 virus currently widespread in southern China and South Korea.

Cases began surfacing in Chicago during January and have been increasing rapidly since the Easter holiday, according to Will County Animal Control.

At least four suspect dog flu cases have been reported in the county, but additional testing ruled out the H3N2 virus strain. At least two of the four suspected local cases were linked to dog care facilities.

There is a vaccine available for the H3N8 dog flu virus, which has been circulating throughout portions of North America since 2004. However, there is no vaccine formulated specifically to combat the new H3N2 strain. Experts are unsure if the H3N8 vaccine will offer any protection against the H3N2 virus.

veterinarian Mikel pulins of the Animal Clinic of Romeoville examines a canine patient. (photo Courtesy of the Animal Clinic of Romoeville)

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MAY 1

Friends of Library Book Sale. Friends of the Joliet Public Library Spring Book Sale takes place May 1-3 at the Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. The sale will feature books, music CDs, computer CDs, DVDs, VHS, books on CD, books on cassette, music cassettes, games and puzzles.

Most items are $1 or less. Sale opens at 3 p.m. to Friends of the Library members. Not a member, then join at the door. Library closes at 5 p.m., but the book sale will be open to the public from 5-7 p.m.

Proceeds support programs at Joliet Public Library.

MAY 2

Hope’s Spring Blossom Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 E. Black Road, Shorewood. Come visit crafter and vendor booths that will have everything from food and home decor to books, fashion accessories, and more.

All proceeds to benefit Hope’s Education Department. For more information, call 815-741-2428.

Friends of Library Book Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. For more information, see above.

Fairy Fest and Breakfast with the Fairies. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive, Joliet.

Enjoy fairy flower walks, discover fairy food, make enchanted crafts and be entertained by winged hostesses. Come dressed in wings, make a wand, learn a few magic words and indulge your inner child.

The cost is $10 per person for each fairy, young and old. For an added experience, attend Breakfast with the Fairies between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, sausage and a beverage with special fairies visiting the tables. The cost for Breakfast with the Fairies and Fairy Fest combined is $15 per person.

For more information, call 815-7417277 or visit www.jolietpark.org.

Build Your Own Birdhouse.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lockport Branch of the White Oak Library District, 121 E. Eighth St., Lockport.

Would you like to design, create, and paint your own basic birdhouse for this spring and summer?

Instructor and librarian Austin J. Hall will provide you with the opportunity to build a birdhouse, paint it and take it home to give as a gift to yourself or someone else. All supplies provided to build

and paint your own birdhouse.

Adults may sign up individually or as a family group. Groups are limited to four people, with at least one of them being an adult.

One birdhouse per group, family or registration. Registration required.

For more information or to register, call 815-552-4260 or visit www. whiteoaklibrary.org.

MAY 3

Friends of Library Book Sale. At the Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. Bag sale from 1-3 p.m.

You get a bag and can fill it with books for $2. Buy as many bags full of books as you wish. For more information, see above.

MAY 7

2015 Community Resource Job Fair. 1-5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, 411 S. Larkin Ave., Joliet. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet’s Head Start Program is hosting the 2015 Community Resource Job Fair.

Attendeeswillhavethe opportunity to meet with more than 50 employers. Be sure to bring copies of your resume, dress for success and prepare to interview on-site.

For more information, call Loretta Hamilton at 815-724-1213. To learn more about Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Legends in Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theater, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, Cher and Elton John tribute artists will perform. Tickets are on sale now at the Rialto box office, by calling 815-726-6600 or through Ticketmaster.

MAY 12

Celebrating Life in Recovery. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is offering a free 14-week series on overcoming any addiction that disrupts your life or interferes with your ability to have healthy relationships.

This program does not just focus on drugs and alcohol, but has a biblical approach to recovery from whatever you may be struggling with. The program begins May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Joliet SDA Church, 21514 W. Division St., Lockport. This series will meet every Tuesday evening for 14 weeks. You will be given helpful tips and interactive exercises for a holistic recovery experience. Don’t miss out on this compelling series that can change your life. For more information or to sign up call 815-365-4219 or visit www.eventsnearhere.com/ OverComingAddictions.

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Kindness counts. You may be immune to those who rattle tin cups or look at you with huge, sad eyes. In the week to come, fight off a tendency to be harsh and easily annoyed by weakness.

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It’s in your hands to decide whether to be bitter or be better. Adopt a rational approach to your love life, and if someone doesn’t live up to your expectations this week, consider changing the expectations, not the other person.

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If everyone makes too much of an effort to be cooperative and congenial, no one may do any actual work. It may be up to you to take the bull by the horns this week and gather up all of those loose ends.

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nOvEmbER 23 TO DECEmbER 22

You can be picky about the big issues. Don’t get sidetracked by coupon-clipping or petty economies in the upcoming week. Those who can see your sincerity will become your best advocates and supporters.

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jAnUARy 21 TO fEbRUARy 19

You could be luckier than you think. There may be a great deal of tension in your life right now, but there’s probably someone in the background secretly rooting for you. Expect help from behind the scenes this week.

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Don’t feel snubbed if a situation requires formality.

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AUgUST 22 TO SEPTEmbER 23

Don’t expect praise before the job is done. The pats on the back and appreciation you imagine as rightfully yours might not be as richly deserved as you think. Be prepared to eat some humble pie in the week ahead.

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OCTObER 24 TO nOvEmbER 22

Both ends of your candle may be burned down before the week is out. Operating at peak efficiency can wear you down. Make sure to schedule time for adequate rest. It may be wise to take a rain check on a blind date.

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DECEmbER 23 TO jAnUARy 20

Hard work will pay off. Because you’re pressed to perform at full tilt this week, you may not have time for a romantic partner or relaxation. The rewards will be worth the effort, though.

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Dominant

force

JCA’s Reardon is helping the Hilltoppers climb to new hights

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

In the April 23 rankings by the IVCA, the Joliet Catholic Academy boys team cracked the top 10 state rankings, coming in ninth in the poll.

While the team is having a great season as a whole, it is no secret who the catalyst is behind the success.

Junior outside hitter Blake Reardon has become one of the top players in the area, if not the state, and Hilltopper coach Rhyen Staley knows he has helped raise the level of play for JCA. “No matter what in this game to really move to the next level, you have to have a big gun to get you out of jams. A lot of sports are that way and volleyball is no different,” Staley said. “So, when you have a big guy to build around that can put the ball away, especially at the end of matches that moves you to the next level. His game has improved from last year and so has his mental toughness.”

Reardon burst on the scene as

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Where JCA is ranked in the IVCA state rankings

a sophomore a year ago, as the Voyager Media All-Area team honoree recorded 357 kills, 125 digs, 20 aces and 30 blocks on the year, while being named to the East Suburban Catholic AllConference team.

And Staley said he is even better this season.

“When you watch him this year compared to last year, he looks like more of a man than a big boy,” he said. “Even though he was really successful last year, he is better now. Because of him, we have a confidence.”

Both Staley and Reardon understand the team would not be ranked with one player and that the rest of the team has had to step up as well.

“We have really been working hard to get the others to grow around him and they have,” Staley said. “That is partly because of the attention paid to him. There are teams that know where the ball is going and he is still successful.”

Reardon said he relishes in the fact that teams overload him.

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kills reardon had to pace JCA to tourney win

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Junior Blake Reardon is the key to JCA’s strong season.

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St. francis

Panayotovich sets new strikeout record for Saints University of St. Francis split a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader Sunday at Purdue University North Central, falling 4-2 in game one and winning the nightcap 3-1.

The Panthers plated a run in the opening frame and scored three times in the fifth en route to their game-one victory. Joe Czarnecki singled home a run and came around to score on

Alex May’s double to cap Purdue North Central’s three-run fifthinning outburst.

St. Francis answered with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth, the second run scoring on senior shortstop Brandon Mendoza’s (Tampa, Fla./ Tampa Catholic) sacrifice fly, but Panthers’ pitcher Jordan Polito retired the final six USF batters in the sixth and seventh innings as Purdue North Central held

on for the win. Polito allowed just three hits in the game.

Senior Adam Panayotovich (Palos Park, Ill./ Mount Carmel)

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14 reardon | from page 11 “The offense has grown a lot and I am really excited about that,” he said. “I love it. They have more than one guy on me and I love it when the rest of the team

Wednesday, Apri l 29, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com is doing great and they only have one blocker on them. The defense is worried about me and I’m not even the one getting the ball.”

But when the big points are needed, Reardon is happy to be the one to swing. He said he

enjoys getting the kill in the face of multiple blockers.

“It is a great feeling,” he said.

“That is what you work for – to be that player and I want that.”

Staley enjoys when his star is on his game.

“You go back to the old Michael Jordan days where everyone knew what Michael was doing and they still couldn’t stop him,” Staley said. “We like finishing matches by earning the last point ourselves

and we know we have to get the ball to Blake on the outside and let him put the punctuation mark on the end of the match.”

Reardon helped Joliet Catholic win the Palatine Tournament last weeked.

The Hilltoppers (17-1) won 2517, 9-25, 15-6 over Prospect, then defeated Lake Zurich, 25-22, 2520 in the semifinals and defeated Stevenson, 25-19, 25-16, in the finals.

The day before, the Hilltoppers beat Libertyville 25-18, 12-25, 15-12 and won 25-22, 25-21 over Palatine.

Reardon finished the tournament with 79 kills, while Aron Goeken added 125 assists.

As the Hilltoppers continue to win, the team is looking more and more to the end of the season.

“It is awesome. We can see the hard work paying off,” Reardon said. “The ceiling is as high as we want it. We like being a name for ourselves. This is our first year being ranked and we are loving it.”

While he is helping the Hilltoppers win, Reardon is also catching the eye of colleges.

“I don’t have offers,” he said. “I have talked to colleges, but I am just going with the wind. It is great, my heart is always beating out of my chest every time I hear from a college. All of the recruiting comes after nationals, so it is eating me alive waiting for it.”

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SOFTBALL

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Angels overcoming youth and injuries

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

photo by mark gregory

Reilly Jo Swanson has been one of the Angels hitting well this season.

The Joliet Catholic Academy girls softball team has overcome youth and injury this season to battle to a 9-7 record thus far and coach Dave Douglas said the team is growing up fast.

“We have had some up and down moments. We are still young, but we are doing some good things. We are just trying to grow,” Douglas said. “I have some freshmen that I have told they are not freshmen anymore – they are varsity players.”

With the youth has come injury, which plagued JCA early on.

“I have had more injuries this year than I have ever had,” Douglas said. “We have had three concussions, a girl back from shoulder surgery, one with a torn hip labrum. When we try and figure out what we are going to do for practice, first I

have to count how many bodies we have.

“We are trying kids in different positions because the back up right fielder might be a third baseman, so everyone has to be ready.”

Some of those who have recovered from injury helped last week, as the Angels scored in double digits each of its last three games to run its record to 9-7 on the season.

In a 12-2 win over Coal City, Alyssa Callans did it all.

Callans allowed only three hits and allowed no earned runs. She walked two and struck out two during her five innings of work.

Callans was 2-for-3 with a double, a grand slam and four RBI. The Angels scored 10 runs in the first three innings. Reilly Jo Swanson had a three-run home run and Meghan Harrison, who is back from a concussion, tallied an RBI triple in the

second inning.

Callans’ slam came in the third. Josie Henderson continues to hit the ball well since coming back from shoulder surgery to homer in the fourth inning.

Callans was back at it again, as JCA defeated Wilmington 13-6.

Callans posted four RBI on three hits, as she doubled in the second inning, homered in the third inning, and singled in the fourth inning.

After being down 5-0 in the first inning, the Angels again scored early and often, posting 12 runs in the first three innings.

Run-scoring singles by Meghan Harrison, Alivia Phelps and Paige Callans in the first inning and RBI doubles by Reilly Jo Swanson Alyssa Callans and Henderson in the second inning paced the way.

Phelps and Henderson added homers for JCA. To kick off the high-scoring

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Joliet Catholic Academy splits weekend series with Dons In the second game, JCA fell to Notre Dame 5-3 An impressive effort by Drake Fellows paced the Hilltoppers to an 8-2 win over Notre Dame Sunday at Gillespie Field.

Fellows struck out 11, allowed no earned runs on three hits and two walks over seven innings.

The Hilltoppers racked up 11 hits, and opened the scoring three runs in the third on a two-run double

by Jack Howard and an RBI single

by Alex Ragusa.

Nick Dalesandro reached base three times, singling in the third and fourth innings.

In the second game, JCA fell to

Notre Dame 5-3. Christian Sanchez went 2-3 as Minooka won 6-1 victory over Plainfield East last week, taking 2-of-3 from the Bengals.

Sanchez doubled in the second inning and singled in the fourth inning.

Miguel Ruiz struck out nine hitters en route to the Indians’ win.

Ruiz allowed no earned runs on five hits and no walks over seven innings.

Minooka opened its scoring in an RBI single by Jon Vesper.

The Indians never surrendered the lead after the second inning, scoring two runs double by Sanchez.

Minooka dropped the middle game, 16-6.

Gavin Pfieffer reached base three times. He scored one run and had

one RBI. Nick Petrak and Tyler Paulsen had RBI singles, while Vesper drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the third inning.

Three runs in the top of the fifth helped the Indians close their deficit on RBI singles by Vesper, and Nick Clemmons, and an RBI single

by Pfieffer.

The Indians beat Plainfield East on 8-2 in the opener.

The Indians scored four runs in the sixth, highlighted by a two-run single by Hayden Laczynski, and an RBI single by Petrak.

Petrak tallied two RBI on three hits for the Indians.

Brad VanAsdlen earned the win, as he allowed one earned run, four hits and one walk while striking out three.

SOFTBALL Jen Ames homered, sparking the Joliet West Tigers Varsity to a 3-2 victory over Bishop Mac on Friday.

Kiley Robb got the win for West.

She allowed two runs over seven innings, striking out two, walked none and surrendered eight hits.

Bishop Mac jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first but the Tigers answered with two runs of their own in the fourth on Ames’ homer and a steal of home

by Robb.

A day earlier, the Tigers fell 3-1 to Bolingbrook.

West scored their only run of the game on an RBI single by Simone Carroll in the fifth inning.

•Lockport beat HomewoodFlossmoor 10-3 last week.

angels | from page 15 stretch, the Angels beat Ottawa Marquette, 14-4 A nine-run explosion in the first inning sparked JCA, keyed by a home run from Phelps.

For the game, Phelps racked up four RBI on two hits and also earned the win allowing four runs on six hits over four innings, striking out four with

saints | from page 13 suffered only his second loss in 13 decisions this spring, as he allowed six hits and four runs (three earned) in seven innings.

He collected nine strikeouts to give him 329 for his career – the most in St. Francis baseball history.

Freshman Kevin Mampe (New Lenox, Ill./ Lincoln-Way Central) went seven and 2/3 innings to record the win and sophomore Dan Darling (Coal City, Ill./ Coal City) recorded the final five outs to notch the save as the Saints took game two 3-1.

A sacrifice fly from junior catcher Zach Barkdull (Indianapolis, Ind./ Beech Grove) in the top of the third and a run-scoring single from senior center fielder Cody Columbus (Plainfield, Ill./ Joliet Catholic) in the fifth gave the Saints a 2-0 lead.

Mampe held the Panthers (18-22, 14-12 CCAC) scoreless until the bottom of the eighth when Cody Haver delivered a

The Porters scored four runs in the fourth on an RBI double

by Zara Voulgaris, an RBI single

by Tara McElligott, and a groundout

by Bailee Moll.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the third, with four lead changes, but Lockport pulled out the win thanks to a strong third inning.

The Porters went up for good on a two-run triple by McElligott, plating Lindsey Schackle and Elena Woulfe.

McElligott racked up three RBI on three hits for Lockport.

Lauren Stoch allowed two runs over two innings, striking out two.

She walked none and gave up four hits to earn the win. Lockport got a solo home run by Toni Wolfe in the fifth.

three walks.

Harrison homered in the game.

“We have a great group of kids,” Douglas said. “Everyone has done a lot to help us along the way. We have to keep patient in this conference. We can’t get too high with a win and can’t get too low with a loss.”

two-out RBI base hit. Darling replaced Mampe with runners on first and second and induced Brannon Kwiatkowski to pop up to end the threat. St. Francis added an insurance run in the top of the ninth when freshman Pat Michalak (New Lenox, Ill./ Lincoln-Way Central) scored on a passed ball. He entered the game as a pinch-runner for senior third baseman Kyle Cunningham (Plainfield, Ill./ Joliet Catholic), who drew a one-out walk.

Darling issued a walk with one out in the bottom of the ninth, but fanned Travis Ward to end the game for his third save of the year. Mampe (4-2) scattered nine hits without walking a batter and striking out seven.

As a result of Sunday’s split, St. Francis (23-24, 19-8 CCAC) remained in sole possession of first place in the CCAC overall standings, one game ahead of Judson University (18-9) and Holy Cross College (178), entering the final week of regular-season play.

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Joliet slammers baseball

slammers have fun summer planned for fans The Joliet Slammers and the Chicago Bandits of National Pro Fastpitch will play in a “Battle of The Sexes” Fastpitch Softball game at Silver Cross Field on Monday, July 20th at 7:05 PM. Last year the Slammers were shown a thing or two as they took on the Netherlands National team, losing 4-0 in seven innings.

The crowd was wildly entertained as Slammers players at times looked like they were facing Randy Johnson from 40 feet away.

Slammers season ticket holder, Chris Colwell, even got into the action by winning a roster spot auctioned off prior to the event.

The Bandits have consistently proven to be one of the best teams National Pro Fastpitch has to offer.

Coach Michael Steuerwald is returning for a sixth season with the team after taking a year off, and has helped lead the Bandits to NPF Championship appearances in each of his previous five seasons with a victory in 2011.

Many players will also be returning from last season with a few new faces for the upcoming season.

The Bandits are headlined by pitcher Monica Abbott who has had a decorated career to this point.

She holds many collegiate records and has pitched for Team USA in addition to pitching for the Bandits since 2011.

Outfielders Brittany Cervantes and Tammy Williams highlight the Bandits offense. Cervantes won the Worth Home Run Award last season with a league leading 12 home runs to go along with 41 RBIs. Williams tied for second in the NPF with 9 home runs.

Emily Allard was second in the league last year with an impressive .385 batting average.

The Bandits are always an exciting team to watch, and they are ready to give the Slammers a great fight this summer.

The Slammers announced that they will up the ante in the food offerings available this summer at Silver Cross Field.

We always start with dessert,

right? A new dessert cart for a sweet treat will be rolled through our suites every home game.

All suite ticket holders will be offered a cart full of delicious and tempting options all summer long.

Our Steel City grill goes a bit North with authentic cheese curds, and an array of brats including a chicken apple sausage and polish. Chili’s added to the menu with cheese curds as a topping.

Also, the Slammers own “Bratwich” is here! It’s a grilled brat topped with cheese curds and melted white cheese on a Milano French roll.

Come to our Bratsgiving event in August to win brats for a year.

Our Crossroads grill adds fried pickles, onion rings, and a flavored fry to the menu this year.

Mom is not happy about what we added to the Sweet Spot.

We added more desserts like a warmed chocolate lava cake, an oreo churro, krispie treats, and more.

A new “healthy” stand is coming to the concourse level.

It will feature a healthy and gluten free options sponsored by shopgourmet.com.

We will feature options now available for those with celiac disease with a gluten free hot dog and brat.

This stand will also feature organic and healthier options in candy, cookies, and other delicious options.

The Joint will continue to feature Italian products including pizza prepared and cooked in the stand, and will include for 2015 a pesto chicken sandwich on a Milano Focaccia bun this year.

Also on Thursdays only, try to get the “Walk” featuring 4 Italian Meatballs on Milano’s French bread with marinara and cheese.

This meatball sandwich is a whole pound of deliciousness.

The grill cart will now feature fresh street style barbacoa tacos on corn tortillas.

Plus, try the “Jilly”, a twist on the Philly but done Joliet style with giardiniera, mushrooms, and onions topped with melted

The Joliet Slammers and the Chicago Bandits of National pro Fastpitch will play in a “Battle of The Sexes” Fastpitch Softball game at Silver Cross Field on Monday, July 20th at 7:05 pm.

featuring

Zach parker white cheese on French bread.

You will also find special desserts on select nights made on the flat top grill.

The 2015 season will also feature the seventh inning milk and cookie stretch.

Our specially dressed milk man will be on the concourse with his warmer of warm freshly baked chocolate chunk cookies and milk at a special low cost while supplies last.

Other ballpark changes include a larger all beef hot dog at the same price, a 32 oz souvenir cup, and new express beer lines in the left and right field concourses.

The season, the Slammers presented will take their show on the road to Lisle, Illinois to play an exhibition game against the Rockford Aviators at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex baseball field on Monday, May 11 at 7:05 PM. The Slammers goal for this game is to expose the exciting Frontier League baseball brand to our surrounding communities.

Tickets for the game are just $5 and can be purchased online at jolietslammers.com/tickets or by calling 815-722-2287.

In addition to the game at Benedictine, the Slammers will play a 10:05 AM exhibition game on Wednesday, May 6th and a 7:05 PM exhibition game on Friday, May 8th.

Schools or groups interested in the May 6th game should call the Slammers at 815-722-2287 to receive special pricing.

The Friday night exhibition will feature tickets for just $5 and the opportunity to try out new food items and meet the newest members of the Joliet Slammers.

Slammers players will be available after the game for pictures and autographs.

MAINE SouTH SENIoR CATCHER Do you like to use Twitter or Facebook?

I used to have a Twitter account. I’m big on Facebook and Instagram. what do you like about Instagram?

It’s fun. It’s Twitter through pictures. you post pictures and then you make a caption.

It’s like posting a picture on Facebook. you see some interesting pictures on there.

you’ve got everything there.

How many followers do you have? i have 731 followers.

Is there someone famous, or any particular organization, that you follow?

I follow SportsCenter and MLB. When anything exciting in baseball happens, they post big wins of different teams (pictures and videos).

pnhS athleticS @pnhSaD “Girls Soccer lost 2-0 to New Trier in pepsi championship game. Girls played a great game against an excellent team.” lewiS menS v-Ball @lewiSmvBall “Lewis sweeps GCu in round one of the MIvA Tournament! #Movingon” Jca volleyBall @volleyBall_Jca “varsity takes palatine tourney title. First one in program history. Way to go Hill!”

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Windows 10 gets back to basics, and more Microsoft looks to make good for Windows 8 debacle

Microsoft removed the traditional desktop screen and all the menus.

I then lambasted Microsoft along with, well, pretty much everyone who tried to use Windows 8 on a desktop or laptop computer. The

By John Becker free update to Windows 8.1 fixed computer tech many sins, but by then it was too sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews late.

In the interest of doing Many of my loyal some research, I decided readers have questioned to get a preview copy of me about the upcoming Windows 10 and see if release of Windows 10, Microsoft had redeemed the replacement for the itself. If you are not interested somewhat-deservedly in Windows 10, I’ll give you maligned Windows 8.

As you may recall, my computer tech the short take: Windows 10 will be worth the effort. initial take on the early By John Becker Microsoft has restored the beta versions of Windows 8 were full of positives… until desktop and menus.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 9 Union Street, Joliet, IL 60433 (Single Family Home). On the 21st day of May, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Provident Funding Associates, L.P.; Plaintiff V. Maria T. Ruiz; Hector M. Ruiz; People of the State of Illinois; TD Bank USA, N.A.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Maria T. Ruiz, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Hector M. Ruiz, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendant.

Happy news: The desktop is fully restored. More happy news: The good ‘ol menus are back. Even better news: The old menus have been improved and now make more sense.

Upon first glance, Windows 10 looks like Windows 8, but the comfort of the familiar desktop screen caused great rejoicing. The Start Menu is back in place with a twist: It shows the menus for traditional software but also shows an expanded box with the newer “Apps” menus. This gives you the option to do either if you are on a traditional old-school desktop or laptop computer with a mouse and keyboard, which is kind of like having your cake and eating it too.

If you have a mobile device, or a touch-screen enabled computer, you will get a different look. The touch-based start screen will appear instead of the desktop. This little bit of magic is based in code that detects the type of computer you are using and adjusts the initial screen to match. Nice touch. Ha ha, get it?

Under the Start Menu, you will see a much-improved organization of options. For example, in prior versions the Control Panel, Printers, and Devices were somewhat separated. To me, these are all related and should be under one menu. Windows 7 and 8 sort of fixed it, but still had the old “Control Panel” concept.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 2457 Red Oak Trail Crest Hill, IL 60403 (Residential). On the 28th day of May, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: US Bank, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2013-1T Plaintiff V. John Ford a/k/a John G. Ford; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 14 CH 1080 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Case No. 12 CH 6360 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twentyfour (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

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.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Wirbicki Law Group 33 W Monroe Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603-5332 312-360-9455 312-572-7823 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 4/22, 4/29, 5/6

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-12-35282 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

Windows 10 fixes this. Everything related to making changes to the computer is grouped under a single “Settings” menu. The submenus under that are logically grouped as well: “Printers”, “Devices”, “Personalizations” etc. Finally, there is one place to go to make changes.

There are many more improvements, but too early to detail those yet. Windows 10 is slated to be released sometime in August, so we will have to wait till then.

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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 )

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Provident Funding Associates, L.P.; Plaintiff, vs.

Maria T. Ruiz; Hector M. Ruiz; People of the State of Illinois; TD Bank USA, N.A.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Maria T. Ruiz, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Hector M. Ruiz, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendant. No. 14 CH 1080

US Bank, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2013-1T Plaintiff, vs.

John Ford a/k/a John G. Ford; et. al.

Defendant. No. 12 CH 6360

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 February, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 21st day of May, 2015, 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 9, IN RICHARD`S GROVE, A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 15, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 26, 1997, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R9724501, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 9 Union Street, Joliet, IL 60433 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 30-07-15-104-021 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: Wirbicki Law Group 33 W Monroe Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603-5332 312-360-9455 312-572-7823 (Fax) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 4/22, 4/29, 5/6

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 11th day of December, 2013, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 28th day of May, 2015, 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: THAT PART OF LOT 51 IN OAK TREE VILLAGE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 20, 1989 AS DOCUMENT NO. R89-29360, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LYING WESTERLY OF A LINE COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 51; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 36.77 FEET, ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 51, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 48 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST 132.08 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 51 AT A POINT 37.25 FEET EASTERLY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 51, FOR THE POINT OF TERMINUS, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2457 Red Oak Trail Crest Hill, IL 60403 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 06-01-205-042 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

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

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-12-35282 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

In an attempt to spread awareness, the Daughters made a concerted effort on April 7 to honor these veterans through certificates of appreciation. Featuring almost 55 veterans, the procession honored veterans from every branch of the military from various ranks. Each member graciously accepted the opportunity to be recognized, an honor that doesn’t come often for many of them.

“No one that was yelling horrible things at the time thought to ask about the veterans,” Borbas explained. “They just assumed, and therefore, people got some very bad treatment.”

Much of the evening’s agenda was devoted to squashing that general assumption of these veterans. As each veteran received his certificate, he was greeted with a firm salute and a, “Welcome home,” from the

presenters. The recognition itself served as a stark contrast to the type of treatment they may have once received. Borbas also noted a similar reaction from a previous engagement the Daughter’s had engaged in.

“As a representative of the state, we did one of these ceremonies last year in Carillon,” Borbas recalled. “It worked out very nicely, and I think they really appreciated it.”

For Borbas, the events also hold a special personal place in her heart.

Her husband also served in Vietnam, and through that personal experience, Borbas knows first-hand how important this recognition can be for Vietnam veterans.

Where many other veterans experienced cries of joy upon their return, many like Borbas’ husband found the opposite.

“I know that he did not get a horrible homecoming, but he

did not get a great one, either,” Borbas explained. “World War II veterans were celebrated, Korean War veterans were forgotten, and Vietnam veterans were spit on and called baby killers.

“My husband always feels like he should never say he was there.”

The Daughters are now looking to provide more platforms and events for Vietnam veterans. Borbas feels as though America can feel a certain disconnection to its military, and events like these can connect people with veterans.

“I work closely with my husband’s VFW post, and I will be interviewing them for their anniversary,” Bobbi said of future endeavors. “I think it’s very important to remind everybody that (Vietnam) is something that could happen again. It’s something that affected all of us, and we can’t forget it because if we forget our history it’s going to repeat itself.”

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