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MAY 27, 2015 VOL. 7 ISSUE 38 Featured News

JolieT JoB coRPS STUDeNTS leND HaND aT aNNUal ‘FlaGS iN’ eveNT Volunteers help mark graves for memorial day at abraham Lincoln national Cemetery

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coMMUNiTy NeWS

COUNTY health department raises awareness of mental illness Will County Behavioral Health offers numerous services to county residents

Memorial Day service recognizes sacrifice of military, law enforcement personnel

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NEWS university of St. Francis recognized for historic preservation

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Joliet City Council honored USF at May 19 see Page 6 meeting

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TRACK + FIELD

members of the Color Guard from the american Legion Post 1080 in Joliet offer up a 21-gun salute. (Photo by marney Simon | For the bugle)

Lucky no. 2 Minooka’s Wilson claims pair of medals

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TENNIS Carney heading to state for fourthstraight season Senior heading in doubles for first time; Porters’ Randall leads singles players

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“In my service in the Navy, I have seen how all [service members] focus on the light at the end of the tunnel, to return to the open arms of our family and friends when we return from duty. Not all are so lucky. Today is a day that has been set aside for us to remember those uniformed members.”

- KATHERINE BOYCE, U.S. NAVY COMMANDER

earing a uniform is a brave choice, and leaders in Crest Hill want the general public to take the time to say thank you. The city of Crest Hill held its 27th annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Memorial Garden. The ceremony honored those who died while serving in uniform, as members of the armed services or law enforcement. Mayor Raymond Soliman gave thanks to all soldiers and officers, including the younger generation who will serve the nation and local police departments in the future. “I think we are all aware that freedoms are not free,” Soliman said. “They come with a price, and sometimes it comes with the ultimate price.” Soliman said the freedoms U.S. citizens enjoy are due to the sacrifices of service men and women and law enforcement personnel. “You’ve made sacrifices to your families, you’ve made sacrifices to your education, you’ve made sacrifices to your jobs, you’ve made sacrifices to your friendships,” he said.

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Joliet

Job Corps students lend hand for annual ‘flags in’ event Volunteers help mark graves for Memorial Day at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery With more than 40,000 graves at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, a group of students from the Joliet Job Corps Center had their work cut out for them Friday morning. “This is a really big cemetery,” said Trent Polk, a 19-year-old student who is being trained at the center to be a security officer. Polk and other Joliet Job Corps Center students joined hundreds of additional volunteers who had gathered near the cemetery’s Flag Pole Assembly Area for the annual Memorial Day weekend event known as “flags in.” “When I saw the crowd of

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Health department raises awareness of mental illness Will County Behavioral Health offers numerous services to county residents There are dozens of important health awareness events celebrated annually, and one of the oldest yearly milestones is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Each May for more than 65 years, mental health professionals from across the country work to inform and educate the communities they serve about a wide range of mental health issues that impact almost all of our lives. The Will County Health Departmentwantseveryonetoknow that one in four adults experiences mental health problems each year. These problems can often lead to the onset of serious conditions, including major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Children and adolescents are also severely impacted. Approximately half of chronic mental illness begins by age 14, and almost 75 percent of all chronic mental illnesses appear by age 24.

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people, I didn’t think about it anymore,” Polk said. “I knew it would get done like that.” He was right. About 30 minutes after the volunteers began, the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery was blanketed in flags. Sierra Jordan, 20, who also is training at the center to be a security officer, was impressed by the beauty of the grounds and the precise order of the rows of headstones. “I was amazed by it,” she said. Job Corps was created in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson in order

to provide vocational training for disadvantaged young people and help them join the workforce. Young people who attend the JJCC, 1101 Mills Road, can earn their high school diploma or GED, while also receiving training in 1 of 8 trades. Additionally, students participate in blood drives and volunteer with various organizations. For more information, visit joliet.jobcorps. gov. Photo Submitted By Stewart Warren

Joliet Job Corps Center students Arianah Walker, left, Sierra Jordan and Trent Polk place flags on graves at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org â€˘ 800.323.6734 W ednesday, M ay 27, 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.

Joliet

Mark A. McDonald, 42, 1008 Gardner, was arrested May 15 at the residence and charged with criminal damage to property.

Jennifer K. Richards, 25, 501 W. Bellarmine, was arrested May 15 at 2424 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.

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Jacari D. Morgan, 20, 2812 Sun Valley Drive, Plainfield, was arrested May 15 at 508 Infantry and charged with domestic battery.

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Raymond Y. Woods, 27, 1108 Joliet St., Wilmington, was arrested May 15 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive and charged with retail theft.

Randy L. White, 49, 16 N. Hickory, was arrested May 15 at 1112 Hickory and charged with disorderly conduct. Kenneth E. Hamilton, 1509 Cutter, was arrested May 15 at 1850 McDonough and charged with unlawful restraint and aggravated domestic battery

Anton C. May, 35, 203 Sherman, was arrested May 15 at 373 S. Chicago and charged with driving under the influence. Samantha M. Carreno, 25, 2108 Madonna, was arrested May 15 at 508 Theodore and charged with criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to real property.

Trayonite S. Holmes, 18, 1123

10 E. Cass, was arrested May 16

at 2424 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.

Justin M. Persico, 30, 178 Saenz Lane, was arrested May 16 at 3000 W. Jefferson and charged with theft.

Laura A. Tavira, 31, 5138 S. 73rd Ave., Summit, was arrested May 16 at 2424 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.

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Tracy Lynn Cerny, 46, 925 West Park, was arrested May 15 at 1801 Jefferson and charged with retail theft.

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Fernando Valencia, 31, 401 S. Hebbard, was arrested May 16 at Francis and Collins and charged with the possession of a controlled substance.

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Donzalee, 28, 1384 Pioneer Road, Crest Hill, was arrested May 16 at 22 W. Cass and charged with mob action. Darnell L. Parrish, 22, 515 Fourth, was arrested May 16 at 22 W. Cass and charged with armed habitual criminal, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member and defacing identification marks of a firearm.

Douglas C. Walton, 38, 1520

16 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO,

was arrested May 17 at 325 S. Larkin and charged with lewd and indecent conduct. Eric C. Gill Jr., 21, 518 Water, was arrested May 17 at 6 McDonough and charged with possession of a controlled substance, home invasion, and aggravated criminal assault.

Roman Hernandez, 24, 1456

18 Elgin Ave., 24, was arrested May 17 at 816 E. Jackson and charged with obstructing a peace officer. Jaime S. Tovar, 24, 404

19 Henderson, was arrested May 17 at 816 E. Jackson and charged with disorderly conduct.

20 Mario A. Humphries, 42, 500

Kungs Way, was arrested May 17 at 2219 Â˝ W. Jefferson and charged with criminal trespass to real property.

Wylie Jones Jr., 39, 419 N. Bluff, was arrested May 17 at

1401 W. Jefferson and charged with theft.

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letter to the editor

EDITORIAL

What don’t Illinois legislators understand?

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LAURA KATAUSKAS • MARK GREGORY • MIKE SANDROLINI

I’m reading an e-mail update from a local Illinois senator. My question to our local politicians is “What don’t you understand?” Why aren’t you doing the work of the people? You meet, you talk, you waste our time and money, and you resolve nothing. You can’t spend more than the revenue available. You start with expenses. You must pay for essentials such as salaries, supplies, employees, vendors, healthcare and pensions, security, seniors, Medicaid, children, and education. You check each and every budget item to determine if you can find savings and efficiencies. All other expenses are probably

wants vs. needs. If needs outweigh revenue, then you must raise taxes. Hopefully, if that that is not the case, then wants get pared down to make the budget balance. Layoffs, closing of want areas, unfortunately, have to be considered. Keeping business in the state, traffic problems and roads, manufacturing, development, recycling, scholarships, crime, jobs, libraries, museums, etc. are all important, but they need to be subject to cuts. A need must be provided for; a want waits for finances. The farce of the Pension Reform Bill was likely to be overturned so the legislators can say they tried. Instead

change the constitution. Pension, tort, medical reform must be properly acted upon. Soon the legislative session will end with basically nothing again being accomplished. You are either part of the solution or the problem. Unfortunately, most legislators are the latter. The work is important. If you can’t and/or won’t do what’s needed, make the hard decisions, then resign now and make room for someone who will. We, the proud hardworking people of Illinois, deserve better, much better.

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and the Joliet American Legion Band will perform. For more information, visit www.bicentennialpark.org.

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MAY 29

Facebook for Seniors Part 2. 2-4 p.m. at the White Oak Library District’s Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive. In the second part of this two part series, learn how to upload pictures, create albums, like and follow pages, use the Facebook chat and message system, how to set your security and privacy settings, and how to block someone. Register online, in person or by phone. For more information, call 815-552-4280 or visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

JUNE 2

Joliet Slammers Vs Frontier Greys. 7 p.m. at Silver Cross Field. Anti-Bully Night at Silver Cross Field. For more information, visit www. jolietslammers.com.

JUNE 4

Free Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Metropolitan Youth Symphony

JUNE 6

Annual Star Wars Day. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Costumed characters, kids games, prize giveaways, live music,vendors, exhibitors special guests, authors and artists. Free admission. For more information, call 815-740-2660 or visit www.jolietlibrary.org.

JUNE 11

Download Library E-Books on Nook. 10-11 a.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Learn the basics of how to download e-books onto your basic Nook e-reader or black and white e-reader, excluding Kindle. For more information and to register, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us or call 815725-1715. Free Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. For more information, visit www.bicentennialpark.org. The Steepwater Band. 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s Outdoor Rooftop Terrace, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The Summer Rooftop Music Series is back in 2015 for its sixth year. The Steepwater Band’s signature sound is a nod to early British blues, combined with a modern, raw and gutsy musical approach. A different live performance is featured each month. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $8 for students with valid student I.D. and

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JUNE 12

New Orleans North. 5 to 11 p.m. in Downtown Joliet, on North Chicago Street and Van Buren. Kick off summer at this outdoor festival, which features beer tents, food specials and live music. Must be 21 years old or over. Cost: $5 presale, $10 at the event. For more information or to buy tickets, call 815-727-5371 or visit www. jolietchamber.com/neworleans.

JUNE 19

JTHS Foundation Golf Outing. Noon at Wedgewood Golf Course, 5001 Caton Farm Road, Plainfield. The 15th Annual Joliet Township High School Foundation Wadsworth Golf Outing will begin at noon with registration and a lunch. Shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. followed by dinner, the 19th Hole raffle prizes and a silent auction at 6 p.m. Entry fee of $150 covers breakfast, lunch, greens fees and a cart, dinner, prizes, and much more. All proceeds from the golf outing benefit the Foundation’s grant and scholarship program. For reservations of more information, visit www.jths.org. Concerts in the Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Preservation Park, 710 Taylor St., Joliet. Enjoy this free concert series. Bring a picnic basket full of goodies and lawn chairs! Band: Tumbleweed (Eagles Tribute Band). For more information, visit www. jolietpark.org.

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community

University of St. Francis recognized for historic preservation Motherhouse, Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center lauded by city council The University of St. Francis recently received two awards for historic preservation from the city of Joliet for “outstanding efforts” to adapt and reuse two of its existing buildings. The Joliet City Council recognized the university at its May 19 meeting regarding the adaptive reuse of the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center in downtown Joliet, formerly the Mode Theater building, and the Motherhouse at the Wilcox Street campus in Joliet. The city and the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission recognized the university’s “vision and leadership” in efforts to save the buildings and adapt their use to “serve future generations of students.” Councilwoman Jan Quillman presented the awards to Elizabeth Laken, vice president for administration and finance at USF.

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission nominated the university for the awards. The Mode building, now the Plaster Center, has been part of the downtown Joliet skyline since 1908 and used primarily as a theater until the 1980s. BMO Harris Bank acquired the building and then, in 2012, donated it to USF. After a $2.7-million renovation, the Plaster Center opened to classes in August 2014. The Plaster Center is home to the university’s Recreation, Sport & Tourism Management Department and the history, political science, and criminal and social justice departments. The building also houses the university’s logistics and entrepreneurship programs and serves as a business incubator. “The Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center has truly been

a community project,” said Laken, who thanked BMO Harris bank for donating the building. “The Plaster Center is now a state-of-the-art learning environment that is loved by our faculty and students. Students have been asking for more classes at the Plaster Center, a wonderful testament to the urban downtown environment.” The Motherhouse on Plainfield Road was built in 1881 and served as the home of the Sisters of St. Francis, the university’s founders and sponsors. The building now serves as the university’s “front door” and houses the Welcome Center, president’s office, admissions offices, Alumni Center, Student Center, chapel, a bistro and pub, and conference rooms. The Cecily & John Leach College of Nursing is also located in the Motherhouse. “The expansive Motherhouse has been a work in progress for many years, and we are pleased to say that this iconic building is now the front door to our campus,” Laken said. “It is very important to us, our founders and sponsors, the Sisters of St. Francis and the Joliet community that this building continues in the spirit of the sisters as the welcoming heart of the university.” The university’s Plaster Center project was also recognized at the first Downtown Joliet Awards Reception in March with the Professional Institution of the Year Award, chosen by the downtown Joliet stakeholders and Joliet City Center Partnership Committee and board members.

health | from page 3 The health department said it encourages all county residents to learn more about mental health conditions. “By raising awareness, we can help end the stigma surrounding mental illness, which very often discourages people from getting help when they need it,” department spokesman Vic Reato said in a release. Will County Behavioral Health offers a wide range of appropriate mental health services targeted specifically for children, adolescents and adults. For information regarding available services, visit the behavioral health pages at www. willcountyhealth.org or call 815727-8521.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Your business skills will be evident in the week ahead, but your people skills could be at a low point. Avoid giving the wrong impression or engaging in arguments. A little bit of flattery could go to your head.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

Be grateful that people accept you as you are, warts and all. You can accept others unconditionally, too. However, by overlooking flaws this week, you might ignore a hidden aggravation and a budding disagreement.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

Pitch in and put forth effort without offending in the week ahead. Embrace the good things in life, but be sure everything on your business calendar has been carefully attended to before you disappear for the evening.

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67 COMPLETE FAILURE 68 CIVIL SUIT CAUSE 69 PHILOSOPHY TEST COMPONENT 70 SHADE TREES

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27 FLINCH, SAY 28 LONG HEROIC POEM 29 POP, TO BABY 31 ONE, FOR JUAN 33 GOT SOME SHUTEYE 34 PITCHER’S ASSET 36 JEWISH WEDDING DANCE 37 LEAD-IN FOR PROF. OR D.A. 40 SHOW CURIOSITY 45 MORE THAN HEAVYSET 47 NOT AT HOME 48 __ AND HERZEGOVINA 50 GOLF CLUB PART 51 GREETING WORD 53 JOHN WHO MARRIED POCAHONTAS 56 TOP PILOTS 57 BUDS 59 MOLECULE PART 60 CRUNCH COUNT 62 USED A CHAIR 64 BOXING’S SUGAR __ LEONARD 59 OLD VIDEOTAPE TYPE 60 FENWAY TEAM, FOR SHORT

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Fair-weather friends are plenty of fun, as long as the sun keeps shining. Concentrate on making finances and money-making activities top priority in the week to come. A simple change might solve several nagging problems.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Switch gears when heading uphill. Be cut and dried with the numbers, but warm and kindhearted toward people in the week to come. You can gain someone’s lasting trust and admiration by making a generous gesture.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Friends can be lovers or haters. In the week ahead, keep your etiquette book available for reference. You may be so wrapped up in your own ambitions that you could accidently offend those admire you.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

Put the pop back in your popularity. As the week unfolds, you might enjoy more social occasions than usual. Your popularity could hit some new highs, so combine business with pleasure to land in a win-win position.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

Flash your lights at ships passing in the night. You can acknowledge fellow travelers without following them home. With sociable Venus in your sign, the week ahead may be filled with exciting new faces and friends.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Win the war without losing the battle. People might be highly competitive but hide their fears. Relationships need gentle handling. Dust off your tact and diplomacy skills this week for delicate negotiations.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

In the week ahead, you may stick to the schedule like glue, but even the most ambitious person needs some rest and relaxation. You can easily put yourself in someone’s good graces by being enthusiastic and straightforward.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Being No. 1 isn’t always as important as being ethical. It’s easy to forget to play fair when caught up in the heat of competition. Some people you deal with in the week ahead might be interested in winning by subterfuge.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

The writing is on the wall. Watch for signs of discontentment and aggravation in the week ahead. Use all the diplomacy at your disposal to avoid spats and allay someone’s secret fears. Focus on getting things accomplished.

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girls track and field

lucky No. 2

for wilson Minooka senior wins pair of medals, finishes 2nd in 400

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

CHARLESTON – Two ended up being a lucky number for Minooka’s Ashleigh Wilson. The senior won a pair of medals Saturday at the state meet at Eastern Illinois University and came away with a second-place finish. Wilson finished runner-up in the 400 with a time of 55.54. “Of course I wanted to win,” Wilson said. “I felt really good. I have faster times to come and I can still improve. I knew since I ran a 57 outdoor I could run a 55 indoor. I trained a lot harder than I did before and took the sport more seriously than before. It feels really good.” Just a few races later she closed her career with a fifth place showing the

200, coming home in 25.35. “I really wanted to break 25,” Wilson said. “I started running my sophomore year and these are my first two individual medals, so that is pretty good.” Ashley Tutt, a sophomore, also brought home a medal for the Indians. Tutt finished in seventh place in the 3200 run with a time of 10:54.55. “I’m really happy with my time,” Tutt said. “It tied my PR. Last year I let all the stress get to me and this year I had to stay focused. “The pack helped. I knew there were a lot of people behind me and I had to get out fast.” Mackenzie Callahan missed finals in the 800, finishing with a time of 2:18.08 and Emily Shelton came up short in photo by scott taylor

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Minooka’s Ashlegh Wilson earned two state medals, including second in the 400-meter dash Saturday.

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boys tennis

Carney heading to state for fourth-straight season Senior heading in doubles for first time; Portersâ€™ Randall leads singles players By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Joliet West senior Tom Carney advanced to the state tournament his first three seasons on the team. And while he made it four trips in a row over the weekend, the route he took was different. Carney abandoned the singles draw this season and teamed with freshman Morgan Red to win the Joliet West Sectional doubles title. The duo defeated Nick Urban and Nathaniel Burner of Lemont 6-3, 6-7(3-7), 6-3 for the title. â€œI wanted to change things up

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photo by mark gregory

Joliet senior Tom Carnery is making his fourth trip to state after teaming with Morgan Red to win the Joliet West Sectional doubles title.

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boys track and field

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Minooka’s Justin Wolz won two sectional titles to pace Minooka at the sectional meet Thursday.

Wolz leads Indians with pair of sectional titles Minooka advances 10 events to state

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Minooka made a strong showing at the at the Plainfield North boys track and field Sectional Thursday night at Plainfield Central, advancing 10 events to the state meet that will be held next weekend at O’Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Junior Justin Wolz paced the Indians, winning both the 110 and 300-meter hurdles. He won the 110 hurdles in 14.53 and the 300 hurdles in 39.03. “I know there is time to drop from that race,” Wolz said after the 300 hurdles. “That is a good thing going into next week. The big thing is how far I have come this season and I have one more meet to show what I’ve got.” Also advancing in two individual events is Peter Andreano, who the

high jump in 6-feet, 7-inches, while he took third in long jump in 22-4. The senior has advanced to state every year in the high jump, while this will be his second trip in long jump. In other field events, Kevin Lam placed second in the shot put in 5311, while Ryan Pullara placed fourth in the pole vault, clearing 13-9. Sophomore distance runners Soren Knudsen advanced to state for the first time, as he finished seventh in the 3200 in 9:25.1, advancing on time. “I had to run a lot of that race by myself,” he said. “I am so happy it went out fast because that is what I needed to qualify. I am going to state as a sophomore, so what more could I ask for? I am so happy, it means so much and you can never take this for granted, no matter how old you are.” Three Indian relay teams also advanced to the state meet. The 1600 relay team of Brandon Adams, Nolan Barajas, Matt Dlugopolski and Mike Malinowski

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W ednesday, M ay 27, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com lucky| from page 9 the 1600 with a time of 5:13.83.

LOCKPORT The Porters made sure not to go home empty handed as for the second straight year the 4x800 relay team came back from an 11th place seed time in prelims to medal at state, finishing with a time of 9:22.51, good for eighth place. “Last year entering finals we were ranked 11th also,” junior Morgan Bollinger said. “We knew we had a shot to be all-state. It is a great feeling to be up there again.” “It is the greatest feeling ever to finish your high school season with your teammates and medal,” Haley Beaumont said. Beaumont, Emmie Hahn and Bollinger were all returners from last year, while sophomore Kayla Isom earned her first medal. “It feels amazing,” Isom said. “They medaled last year and I didn’t want to disappoint them. But they were really encouraging and helped me have a better attitude.” “We definitely wanted to bring back something for our school,” Hahn said. Lane Kladic missed finals in both her throwing events, finishing with a shot put of 37-feet, 11.5-inches and a discus throw of 118-3. Jaclyn Greci had a time of 12.82 in the 100 and 26.27 in the 200. Carolyn Dietz had a best jump of 34-5.25 in the triple jump.

JOLIET WEST Melzina Johnson missed finals in the long jump by less than two inches, finishing with a jump of 16-feet, 10.75-inches. Johnson teamed with Jessica Orr, Kristine Bourg and Brandy Teague to run a time of 50.04 in the 4x100 relay.

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Wedn es day, M ay 27, 2015 | bug leneW sPaPers.coM state | from page 10 a little bit,” Carney said. “Singles was a little tough, plus I wanted to get Red to state this year so it was the best option for the both of us. I have never played doubles before and I like it. We compliment each other, he has the big serve that I don’t have.” Carney said he has enjoyed the mid-season decision. “It is a lot of fun,” he said. “I have another guy who is a lot like me and we both get pumped up on the court and we feed off each other’s energy and it is a high energy match.” While advancing to state was the first goal, the duo has no plans to stop here. “The season is already a success because we made it to state,” Red said. “But we want to go deep into state. We want to get to that quarterfinal at least, so we will see how it goes.” In the singles draw, a pair of locals squared off in the title match, as Lockport freshman Jack Randall defeated Joliet Catholic Academy junior Jack Geissler for the crown. “Saturday was not as much pressure on me because I already made it,” Randall said. “Yesterday,

there was pressure, but the season was not going to be over no matter what.” Randall’s goal is to win two matches at the state finals next weekend. Not only so he has a successful

meet, but so he can knock his older brother Lucas from the Lockport record books. “I want 34 wins,” Randall said. “I have 32 now and the most in school history by a freshman is 33 and that is by my brother.”

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Stephen Curry; he’s more active than derrick rose is. he talks about his faith and what he’s doing in the community. How many Twitter followers do you have? around 1,200 How much time to you spend on Twitter? maybe an hour or two hours spread throughout the day. i really love networking and meeting other people and communicating.

titles | from page 11 placed second in the 1600 relay in 3 minutes, 19.76 seconds. The 400 relay team of Colin Marchio, Maceo Findlay, Mitch Miller and Victor Turpin placed third in 42.29. Findlay, Miller and Turpin teamed with Adams to place third in the 800 relay, finishing it in 1:28.94 seconds. “We worked hard all year for this,” Turpin said. “We believe this is the fastest sectional in the state, so when you can get out here, you are doing good. We have things to fix to place high and we will fix those things before next week.” • At the Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional, Joliet Central advanced Raul Rosendo who won the 3200 run in 9:33.21, while Jesse Brady placed second in the 800 in 1:59.04. Derrius Rodgers led the way by winning the 100 (10.86) and 200 (21.85). • Lockport’s Charlie Robbins was also a champion, winning the shot put with a 51-06 at the Downers South Sectional. Matt Chmielewski also advanced with a put of 51-01. Wade Walder (12-09) advanced in pole vault as did John Meyer (16000) in discus and Ryan Brock in 300 hurdles (39.96). The 400 (42.70) and 800 (1:28.59) relays also advanced.

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W ednesday, M ay 27, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 136 ANDREW TARAS JOLIET, IL 60435 (SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE). On the 25th day of June, 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: CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff V. LINDA R. SEAY A/K/A LINDA RAE SEAY; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. AS JUDGMENT CREDITOR UNDER DOCUMENT R2009-123921; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF ST. PAUL ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 2673 JODEE DRIVE UNIT D JOLIET, IL 60436 (FOUR UNIT CONDOMINIUM; NO GARAGE). On the 25th day of June, 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: SANTANDER BANK, N.A. Plaintiff V. JOHN D THORSEN; OLD PLANK TRAIL COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ILLINOIS; GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF JOLIET; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 6106 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Case No. 14 CH 2709 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. Judgment amount is 300,497.04 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

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. Judgment amount is 137,581.49 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

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.

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: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (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 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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JOLIET 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 CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, vs. LINDA R. SEAY A/K/A LINDA RAE SEAY; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. AS JUDGMENT CREDITOR UNDER DOCUMENT R2009-123921; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF ST. PAUL ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant. No. 10 CH 6106 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 17th day of March, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 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 followingdescribed real estate: UNIT NO. 1A IN ST. PAUL ESTATES CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF

LAND: CERTAIN LOTS IN ST. PAUL ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 29, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2004118113, WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “C” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED FEBRUARY 14, 2005, AS DOCUMENT NO. R2005025534, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUPPLEMENT NO. 1ST RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R2005041952, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 136 ANDREW TARAS JOLIET, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE P.I.N.: 30-07-08-312-020-1001

to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 300,497.04 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. 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.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

Published 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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Wedn esday, M ay 27, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com uniform | from page 1 JOLIET 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 SANTANDER BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. JOHN D THORSEN; OLD PLANK TRAIL COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ILLINOIS; GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF JOLIET; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant. No. 14 CH 2709 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 21st day of April, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 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: UNIT D IN BUILDING 27 IN GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT C TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JUNE 9, 1992 AS DOCUMENT R92-44173 AS AMENDED FORM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as: 2673 JODEE DRIVE UNIT D JOLIET, IL 60436 Description of Improvements: FOUR UNIT CONDOMINIUM; NO GARAGE P.I.N.: 05-06-13-203-056-1004 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. Judgment amount is 137,581.49 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. 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: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

Soliman urged those in attendance to keep those in uniform in their thoughts. “I want you to pray for the safe return home of all those currently serving, those courageous men and women who are serving us,” Soliman said. “When they do come home, pray that we provide them as a nation, as a country, the services and health care that they deserve.” Joliet native Katherine Boyce, a commander in the U.S. Navy, was the guest speaker at the service. Boyce is the recipient of the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. She is the commanding officer of a detachment of surface

deployment and distribution command at Scott Air Force Base, and will be promoted to the rank of Captain in July. Boyce asked the public to remember what Memorial Day is about. “In my service in the Navy, I have seen how all [servicemembers] focus on the light at the end of the tunnel, to return to the open arms of our family and friends when we return from duty,” she said. “Not all are so lucky. Today is a day that has been set aside for us to remember those uniformed members.” Boyce challenged the public to find a memorial, such as the garden in Crest Hill, to visit this year and remember those who have given their lives in service of their country. “Stop from the hustle and

bustle of our lives to remember how lucky we are to balance our hectic schedules thanks to the ultimate sacrifice some men and women have made,” Boyce said. Soliman echoed those sentiments, noting that the Crest Hill Memorial Garden is a perfect spot to honor fallen soldiers. “On a daily basis, I see people walk through this garden and look at the names,” Soliman said. “I see people walk through this garden and sit on the benches, just for some peace and reflection. It’s very gratifying for me to observe that.” The monuments in the Crest Hill Memorial Garden hold the names of 1,150 of local service members who have passed away, including those who were killed in conflict and those who died during peacetime.

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