Joliet 06-26-13

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SPORTS Several locals on All-Area softball team PAGE 11

NEWS Exelon seeks county’s blessing for Braidwood

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JUNE 26, 2013

Vol. 5 No. 43

STILL TIME FOR FLOOD RELIEF FILING FEMA deadline July 9 for Will County residents to seek flood claims

By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

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ou don’t have much time to apply for help from the federal government if your home was damaged by flooding between April 16 and May 5.

The deadline is next month.

Residents must fill out the forms by

July 9, said Dave Stuflick, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Will County liaison while speaking to the Will County Board during the regular meeting held June 20. He urged residents to apply if their damage was minor, absolutely heartbreaking or somewhere in between.

“It is important that they fill out that application if they receive one in the

mail,” Stuflick said.

Unfortunately, many people who would be eligible for the government grants – meaning free money – or lowinterest loans are not asking for the aid, Stuflick said. Some people are afraid that taking the money could cause them problems, perhaps dinging the amount of their income tax refund, Social Security check or retirement. That

simply won’t happen, he said.

“We don’t have the number of applications we would expect,” Stuflick said.

Although financial help is available, it probably won’t pay for all of the damages in many situations.“It won’t make you whole,” Stuflick said.“That See FLOOD, page 3

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News

Exelon seeks county’s blessing for Braidwood power license

By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

Exelon is seeking a 20-year extension of the license allowing the operation of the Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station, the power plant with the capacity to provide electricity for 2 million Northern Illinois homes.

As part of the renewal process, the company on June 20 asked the Will County Board for its blessing.

Scott D. Humbard, Exelon’s director of state and government affairs, and Douglas S. O’Brien of the Illinois Clean Energy Coalition came to the board’s Committee of the Whole Meeting Thursday to explain the plant’s importance to the region and answer questions.

The Braidwood station is on Illinois 53 in Reed Township, an area in the southern part of the county, and began operation in 1988 with a 40year license. It has 900 employees and is the state’s largest nuclear plant.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed the first unit of the plant to operate until 2026 and the second until 2027. Although the license’s expiration date might seem far off, it isn’t, in a practical sense. The renewal process can be timeconsuming, so Exelon began early, in case there was some sort of glitch, Humbard explained.

Most of the meeting was devoted to the board members’ questions. Many of them wanted an update on the tritium situation. In 2006, an excessive amount of the radioactive isotope leaked from the plant’s pipelines, contaminating more than 40 acres including land owned by the Will County Forest Preserve. Tritium can pose a radiation hazard when inhaled or ingested.

“The tritium that was released in public has been 96 percent contained,” Humbard said. The final plans for clean-up have been submitted, and Exelon is monitoring 200 wells.

County Board Member Walter Adamic, D-Joliet, asked if any of the tritium-laced water made its

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Exelon Corp. officials are asking for the Will County Board’s blessing to extend the license for its Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station in Braceville another 20 years.

way into the Kankakee River, a pristine waterway listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register.

“The tritium was pumped out of the areas where it should not have been,” Humbard said.Then it was stored in tanks and released in amounts that would not cause damage.“There is no threat to the public or aquatic life.”

County Board Member Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort Township, chairman of the Republican Caucus, wanted to know if the plant conformed to current standards of design. Humbard noted that upgrades were ongoing.The original analog operating system had been changed to digital, for example.

County Board Member Bob Howard, D-Beecher, asked what he should tell his constituents about the plant.

“Our plant runs extremely safely,” Humbard said.

At the end of the meeting, County Board Speaker Herb Brooks, D-Joliet, said a resolution supporting the extension of the license would be considered at the board’s Executive Committee Meeting on July 11.

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Sam’s Club looks to fill 175 jobs at Romeoville store Sam’s Club has opened the hiring center to fill nearly 175 jobs available at the new store under construction in Romeoville. Construction began in November and is expected to be completed this October.

The hiring center is located at 54 S. Weber Road. Hours to apply are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can also apply online by going to http://careers. walmart.com/.

The 138,445-squarefoot wholesale store will be located adjacent to the Walmart Supercenter at 460 S. Weber Road. It will feature a fuel station exclusively for Sam’s Club members and also offer members everything needed for outdoor entertaining, such as fresh produce, quality meats and home meal solutions.

Members will also appreciate the large selection of Illinoismade products, and an expansive wine and liquor department.

JJC trustees vote on bond issue to support priority projects The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees adopted a resolution of intent June 18 to issue $45 million in bonds to fund priority projects outlined in the updated 2013 JJC Master Plan.

Within this financial plan, $45 million would be earmarked to fund the construction of a multipurpose facility on the Main Campus and build an expansion to the Romeoville Campus,both priority projects in the master plan update.

These alternate revenue bonds would be supported by students through capital assessment fees and be based on a per credit hour rate. The college’s current bond rating from Standard and Poor’s (S&P) is AA. “A major goal of the Board of Trustees is to have JJC be the first choice of high school seniors when they choose a college,” said Board Chairman Andy Mihelich. “To realize this goal, JJC needs to address all aspects of a student’s development. Our

plans for the multipurpose center and expansion of our Romeoville Campus will greatly help us be a better, more comprehensive community college whose focus is student learning.”

The board has considered multiple financing plans over the last six months and in April, trustees approved a master plan update, completed by Legat Architects. The 2013 Master Plan Update reconsiders 2008 master plan projects not yet implemented, examines new projects, and recommends priorities that respond to various challenges facing the college in the future.

Expansion of the Romeoville Campus— constructed in 1993—is a top priority for the college, with its enrollment topping out at 4,000 students and continuing to grow. The

master plan calls for additional space for academic programs and student development services to respond to this growth.

The multipurpose facility was included in the college’s 2008 master plan but not implemented. This building, planned for construction on the south side of the college’s Main Campus on Houbolt Road, is envisioned to include athletics, physical education, and conference center and corporate training space.

A notice of the Bond Issue Notification Act hearing regarding the sale of the bonds at its July 30 meeting will be posted on July 10.

To view JJC’s updated master plan, visit http:// w w w. j j c . e d u / a b o u t / administration/boardof-trustees/Documents/ JJC%20MasterPlan%20 Update_130429.pdf.

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FLOOD Continued from page 1 seems to surprise a lot of people.”

As part of the process, an inspector wearing identification would take a look at the home. A resident or an authorized representative must be there at that time, Stuflick said. The inspection does not take much time, however. The rep would simply look at the water line on the home.

Residents do not need to provide a list of destroyed belongings, for example.

Will County Board Member Chuck Maher, R-Naperville, asked if the process of rehabbing a damaged property would affect the flow of aid. Should residents wait to do the work?

No, Stuflick said. Just keep the receipts to provide proof of the completed repairs.

For more information about federal aid, call 800621-3362 or visit fema.gov

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Prairie Bluff Golf Course grand re-opening June 30 Prairie Bluff Golf Course will host a Grand Opening at 19433 Renwick Road, Lockport, from 1 to 3 p.m. June 30.

Festivities include a Ribbon Cutting at 1:30 p.m. and a Taste of Prairie Bluff with food stations around the banquet room offering some of PB Mulligan’s signature dishes like pot roast, pork, and brisket, to name a few.

Also enjoy music, giveaways every half hour such as Dinner for Two and Golf for Two, cash bar, 50-foot putting contest, a magician, and a decadent chocolate fountain.

Under the care of Superintendent Luke Strojny, Prairie Bluff Golf Course offers 18 holes of championship golf across 237 acres of rolling terrain. Each of Prairie Bluff’s superbly manicured holes is framed by flowing prairie grass which, along with 10 lakes, adds to both the courses beauty and challenge.

After 14 years of play, a complete sand trap renovation was begun in the fall of 2012. Some sand traps were removed, while others were added, and all were equipped with new drainage and sand to enhance the overall golfing experience. The sand traps were completed before the 2013 golf season and have received great reviews.

Outside renovations began in the fall of 2012. Once the structure was framed and enclosed, our focus was on the kitchen in order to service the banquets scheduled for early April. After the kitchen was completed, our target was to get the clubhouse open in time for the golf season.

Now that the renovation is complete, larger kitchen that can accommodate both a busy restaurant and a large banquet facility with a dining area that can seat 70 people. They also

Joliet Noon Lions stepping up to help The Joliet Noon Lions Club recently donated $500 to Lions International for Oklahoma relief efforts. Thus far this year, 126 local persons have been aided with glasses and seven with hearings aids.

In light of the current success of the Chicago Blackhawks team, the Joliet Noon Lions Club is holding a Stanley Cup Contender raffle for a group of contender items: jersey,T-shirt, small framed poster and a Beanie Baby. Tickets are $10, and the drawing will be held on July 18, 2013, during a regular Lions meeting with all proceeds going to the charity fund.

Members of the Lions club will be performing usher duties at the Billie Limacher Bi-centennial Park on Aug. 9, 16, 23 and 30. The Lions club will be accepting used eye glasses used hearing aids, pop tabs, keys, and cell phones for recycling with funds going to the Lions of Illinois Foundation to help sponsor mobile hearing, sight and diabetes screenings, along with Camp Lions and low vision clinics.

On Friday, Aug. 2, the Joliet Noon Lions will celebrate a Lions Evening with the Slammers, will assist with a 50/50 raffle, and will also host a Leo Club information booth.

have a separate bar area that can seat another 66 people.

Additionally, the clubhouse has a Green Room to allow for up to

36 people to dine in private.With these changes, they also have an expanded outdoor seating area that can accommodate another

44 people.The clubhouse boasts a remodeled pro shop offering the latest in equipment and apparel.

Calendar JUNE 26-28 Trip Ford Museum & Greenfield VillageMichigan. The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to the Ford Museum & Greenfield Village in Michigan for all ages on Wed., June 26 through Fri., June 28.Transportation departs at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill. Enjoy a guided tour of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford home, an included dinner at the Cotswold Café, visit the Henry Ford Museum with unlimited rides on the steam locomotive, Model T horse drawn carriages, a 1913 carousel, a tour of Morley Candy Makers, plus more. Fees: $359/ resident; $369/non-resident.

For more information, call the Lockport Township Park District at 815-838-1183, ext. 207 or visit www.lockportpark.org.

JULY 16, AUG. 4, 12 St Joseph Academy open house. Noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 Free admission. Live bands include Arbor Creek and Big Dog Mercer, plus raffle baskets, homemade bakery, kids games, beer garden, games of chance and more. For more information, call 815-723-4567. Personal tours and informational packets will be available.

JULY 20 First United Methodist Church of Lockport free movie night. First United Methodist Church of Lockport will host a free movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20. The movie will be “Oz The Great and Powerful.”The evening is free for the entire family and includes candy and popcorn. For more information, see the church website at www.1umclockport.org or call the church office at 815-8381017 between 9 a.m. and noon weekdays.

ONGOING CHILDREN Challenge Fitness Offers Kid’s Kourt Childcare Center. Challenge Fitness, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., in Lockport is offering Kid’s Kourt Childcare Center - the perfect place to leave your children while you work out at Challenge Fitness. Our childcare center is equipped for children 6 months to 12yrs and is available for members using the facility or enrolled in any adult Park

District class held at Challenge Fitness. Hours are: Mon-Sat, 8am1pm; Mon-Thurs 4pm-8:30pm; Members- $6.67/mo., or $2.50 per hr per child.To register or for more information, call 815838-3621, ext. 0, or visit www. lockportpark.org Lapsit (Birth-24 months).

9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

Saturdays, Joliet Public Library, Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road. Caregivers and babies will enjoy playing games, singing songs, reading stories and chasing bubbles. This is a great first playgroup for children and a great opportunity to meet other caregivers 815-846-6500 Curious Little Monkeys Play Group (Birth to 36 months). 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Thursday, Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St. This parentchild play experience combines elements of traditional lapsit with an additional half hour of theme-related free play experiences. 815-740-2660 Toddler Time (Ages 18 months to 3 years). 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays and 9:45, 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Joliet Public Library, Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road.; 9:45 a.m.Thursdays, Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St.Toddler time is a story program for children who are too big for lapsit and are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, games, songs, movement activities and a simple craft. 815-846-6500/815740-2660 Monday Fun Day. 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays, Dellwood Park, 1911 Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Children enjoy playing, learning and socializing with music, games and crafts.

Fee: $91 Lockport Township Park District resident/$101 non-resident. For more info., visit www.lockportpark.org or call 815-838-3621, ext. 0.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5). 1 p.m. Mondays, 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays, Joliet Public Library, Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.Thursdays, and 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays (Spanish language storytime), Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa

St. Storytime is a chance for children to explore the world of books through stories, songs and crafts. Each week begins with a special visit by our puppet mascot Jamberry Bear, and finishes with each child marching and playing an instrument in the library s very own storytime parade. 815-8466500/815-740-2660 Monday Fun Day. 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays, Dellwood Park, 1911 Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Children enjoy playing, learning and socializing with music, games and crafts.

Fee: $91 Lockport Township Park District resident/$101 non-resident. For more info., visit www.lockportpark.org or call 815-838-3621, ext. 0.

Fun with Friends. 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.Tuesdays, Dellwood Park, 1911 Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Classes help your child develop social skills while learning numbers, colors, shapes and more. Fee: $61 Lockport Township Park District resident/$71 non-resident.

For more info., visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815838-3621, ext. 0.

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL JUNE 26, 2013 Eating the Alphabet. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Tuesdays, Dellwood Park, 1911 Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Participants learn letters, phonetics and some math as they help prepare and eat related foods. Fee: $41 Lockport Township Park District resident/$51 non-resident.

For more info., visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815838-3621, ext. 0.

All by Myself. 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. to noon, Dellwood Park, 1911 Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Kids will meet new friends and play in a learning based environment.

Fee: $47 Lockport Township Park District resident/$57 nonresident. For more info., visit www.lockportpark.org or call 815-838-3621, ext. 0.

2 Much Fun. 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.Thursdays, Volz Fieldhouse, Dellwood Park, 1911 Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Experience learning fun with your child as you play and make a letter related craft. Fee: $39 Lockport Township Park District resident/$49 non-resident.

For more info., visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815838-3621, ext. 0

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Friday Fun Day. 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Fridays, March 1, Volz Fieldhouse, Dellwood Park, 1911 Lawrence Ave., Lockport.

Kids have three hours of fun while you take a break. Fee: $91 Lockport Township Park District resident/$101 non-resident.

For more info., visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815838-3621, ext. 0 Saturday Fun Day. 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, March 2, Volz Fieldhouse, Dellwood Park, 1911 Lawrence Ave., Lockport.

Kids have three hours of fun while you take a break. Fee: $91 Lockport Township Park District resident/$101 non-resident.

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Police Blotter

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

Roberto Fuentes, 25, 3442 Pecan Gap, San Antonio, Texas, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. June 14 at Houbolt and McDonough for DUI- Alcohol and DUI: B.A.C. over .08.

Ann P. O’Connell, 67, 21221 Bluebill Lake Court, Crest Hill, was arrested at 11:52 a.m.

June 14 at 1610 Addleman for Negligent Control of Animal.

Juan C. Mendoza, 17, 1207 Massachusetts,was arrested at 7:57 p.m. June 14 at Ohio and Franklin for four counts of Aggravated Battery.

Russell L. Ledwa Jr., 23, 21751W.Division,Lockport, was arrested at 1:21 p.m. June 14 at Division and Hennepin for Possession of Drug Equipment.

Charles J. Mikan, 17, 3105 Westgate Lane, was arrested for Possession of Cannabis greater than 30 Grams and Possession of Cannabis Less than 2.5 Grams, as well as Possession of Drug Equipment.

Tabitha S. Dean, 31, 1209 Hague, was arrested at 10:12 a.m. June 14 at that address for Domestic Battery.

Mitchell L. Depirro, 31, 819 Audrey Ave., was arrested at 9:19 a.m. June 14 at that address for Home Invasion, Residential Burglary, Criminal Trespass to Real Property, Aggravated Battery and Endanger The Life/Health Of A Child.

Lolita L. Allen, 28, 1512 Englewood Ave., was arrested at 6:33 a.m. June 14 at that address for Possession of a Controlled Substance W/ Intent and Possession of Drug Equipment.

Afton L. Wilson, 22, 6460 Coach House Road, Lisle, was arrested at 7:13 p.m. June 14 at 14 W. Jefferson for Aggravated Assault.

T. Davis, 27, 8401 10 Corey Peoria St., Chicago, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. June 14 at 1529 Englewood on a Will County Warrant and for Manufacture/ Delivery of Cannabis.

D. Sims, 25, 1120 11 Carlos PARKWOOD Drive, and Demetrius M. Pinnick, 21, 316 Sherman, Richard D. Woods, 19, 1511 Englewood, and a 16-yearold were arrested at 6:33 a.m.

June 14 at 1511 Englewood for Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land. The 16-year-old

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also was arrested for Possession of Stolen Firearm, Possession of Firearm by Street Gang Member, and Unlawful Use of Weapon by Felon and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Woods also was arrested for Theft and two Will County Warrants, and Pinnick was also was arrested on a Will County Warrant.

J. Marshall, 23, 12 Timothy 5210 S. McVicker St., Chicago, and Jacob J. Bradley, 24, 5836 S. Mobile Ave., Chicago, were arrested at 10:52 p.m. June 14 at 22 W. Cass for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

T., Williams, 13 Carmieshia 28, 1507 S. Chicago, was arrested at 10:38 p.m. June 14 at 407 4th Avenue for Battery.

A. Anderson, 21, 260 14 David Ruby, was arrested at 3 p.m. June 14 at that address for Criminal Damage to Property and Mob Action.

Franco-Gonzalez, 33, 15 Ivan 424 N. Prairie Ave., was arrested at 1:55 a.m. June 14 at 950 Collins for Lewd Conduct.

13-year-olds were 16 Two arrested at 9:43 p.m. June 15 at 2424 W. Jefferson for Felony Retail Theft.

Wadsworth, 24, 17 Stephanie 210 N. Hickory, and Dawn M. Oliva, 42, 807 Elizabeth, were arrested at 6:40 p.m. June 15 at 807 Elizabeth for Domestic Battery.

G. Hernandez, 41, 609 18 Linda Morgan, was arrested at 12:29 p.m. June 15 at Hunter and

Marion for Attempted Burglary from Motor Vehicle.

T. Dauman, 47, 209 Lazy 19 Mary Lake Drive, Fall River, Wis., was arrested at 2:44 a.m. June 15 at 100 S. Hickory for DUI – Alcohol and DUI: B.A.C. over .08.

L.Catchings,36,421 20 Quintin Willow Ave., was arrested at 2:29 p.m. June 15 at 421 Willow for Possession/Delivery of Cannabis Greater Than 30 Grams. David D. Hamilton, 28, 1105 W. Marion, was arrested for Possession of Cannabis and on a Will County Warrant.

J. Colvett, 19, 2622 21 Daniel Stowe Court, Plainfield, Evan Soto, 19, 1603 Sierra Highlands, Plainfield and Gunner C.Huddleston, 19, 1612 Sierra Highlands, were arrested at 8:18 p.m. June 15 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for Criminal Trespass to Land.

A. Rosas, 33, 619 22 Belinda Richmond Circle, was arrested at 5:09 p.m. June 15 at that address for Dogs Running At Large.

Phillip J. Dewitt, 26, 1417 Englewood Ave., was arrested at 7:53 p.m. June 15 at that address for Obstructing a P.O. and on an Out of Town Warrant.

T. Wiser, 60, 263 E. 23 John Daisy Circle, Romeoville, was arrested at 1:49 a.m. June 15 at 151 N. Joliet St. for Criminal Trespass to Land.

J. Garrett, 28, 305 24 Marcus Richards, was arrested at 3:02 a.m. June 15 at 405 Grant for Battery, Criminal Trespass to M.V. and Disorderly Conduct.

Juan D. Hairston, 31, 112 Iowa Ave., was arrested at 3:41 a.m. June 15 at 358 N. Broadway for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

A. Raya, 27, 1417 26 Gabriel Dearborn, was arrested at 10:28 a.m. June 16 at that address for Domestic Battery and Interfering W/Reporting Domestic Violence I. Kleckner, 21, 409 27 Kyle N. Kankakee, Wilmington, was arrested at 3:42 p.m. June 16 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

C. Holmes, 30, 500 28 Charles 2nd Ave., was arrested at 2:36 p.m. June 16 at Jefferson and Joliet for Loitering W/In 200ft Of Liquor Store.

D.Carley,21,23113 29 Timothy Stevens Lane, Wilmington, was arrested at 3:05 a.m. June 16 at Scott and Cass for Lewd Conduct.

M. Cornelius, 31, 30 Deandre 923 Lois, was arrested at 6:22 p.m. June 16 at that address for Theft.

E. Horn, 26, 31 Christopher 1040 104th Place, Chicago, and Charia L.Bell,22,439 Madison St., Chicago, were arrested at 1:30 p.m. June 16 at Route 30 and Norman for Possession of Cannabis.

N. Moffett, 28, 313 S. 32 Angel Joliet, was arrested at 9:38 a.m. June 16 at 1010 Elizabeth for two counts of Criminal Damage to Property.

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Marcus J. Garrett, 28, 305 Richards, was arrested at 7:54 p.m. June 16 at 121 Richards for Criminal Trespass to Real Property. He also was later arrested at 405 Grant for Residential Burglary and Criminal Trespass to Residence.

S. Parkes, 20, 34 Latania 1816 Olde Mill Road, was arrested at 10:16 a.m. June 16 at that address for Dogs Running at Large.

A. Anderson, 21, 260 35 David Ruby, was arrested at 3 p.m. June 17 at that address for Criminal Damage to Property.

Marc E. Jablonski, 42, 2209 Court,Woodridge, 36 Hiawatha was arrested at 1:37 a.m.

June 17 at Indian Boundary and County Line for DUI – Alcohol.

C. Warren, 26, 423 37 Julius W. Prior, was arrested at 3 p.m. June 17 at Englewood and Robin for Obstructing A P.O. and Criminal Trespass to StateSupported Land.

L. Holmes, 32, 500 38 Charles Elmwood Ave., was arrested at 4:09 p.m. June 17 at Cass and Herkimer for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

Snider, 20, 453 N. 39 Alejandro Eastern Ave., was arrested at 2:57 p.m. June 17 at that address for Domestic Battery.

G. Crosley, 50, 522 40 James Abe, was arrested at 8:18 p.m. June 17 at that address for Burglary from Motor Vehicle and Criminal Trespass to Motor Vehicle.

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ForuM Our View Group to celebrate 23rd anniversary of ADA The Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living and its advocate partner, the Accessible Cities Alliance (ACA), will be celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 23, 2013.This celebration will be held at the Motherhouse on the University of St. Francis campus located at 500 Wilcox in Joliet from 5-7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

Signed into law on July 26th, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, transportation and communication based on disability. Understanding that it would take time for regulations to be implemented, entities were given time and resources to come into compliance with the Act’s requirements.

Begun in 2003, the Accessible Cities Alliance works to inform public accommodations about their responsibilities under the ADA. Examples include ensuring that accessible parking is

available, entrances to facilities are accessible, and there is easy access to goods and services.

The ACA provides information to such entities as they improve access to their customers with disabilities.

The ACA has asked all cities in Will and Grundy counties to proclaim July 21st – 27th as “Accessibility Awareness Week.” In 2012, a large number of municipalities issued such proclamations.

The ACA is hopeful that the number of participating cities will increase this year. With 1 in 5 people having some form of disability, awareness about access in public accommodations is of the upmost importance.

Municipalities that may have questions are encouraged to call the Center at 815-729-0162.

The ACA believes that good access means good business.

We invite you to join us in this effort to make our communities accessible for all citizens.

Pam Heavens Executive Director Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living Joliet

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County offers mosquito prevention tips The Will County Health Department is offering tips to help area residents reduce mosquito breeding right where they live.

Summer heat and occasional rainfall can create ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (sponsored by the American Mosquito Control Association), is designed to raise awareness about strategies that can reduce mosquito breeding and provide protection against mosquito-borne diseases.

Most of the 15 monitoring sites operated by Will County Environmental Health are already producing plenty of adult mosquitoes capable of transmitting disease and creating a nuisance.

Fortunately, area residents can fight back with the following recommendations: TIP. Reduce standing water to eliminate mosquito threats. Pay special attention to

potential breeding spaces in children’s sand boxes, wagons, or plastic toys; underneath or around downspouts, plant saucers and pet food containers. Other hot spots include: gutters, flat roofs and low ground underneath decks and porches.

TOSS. Remove excess grass, leaves, firewood, and yard clippings. Lawn debris can create places for water to accumulate.

TURN. Turn over larger yard items that can hold water. These items include portable sand boxes and plastic toys.

REMOVE TARPS. If tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats, grills, or sports equipment are not taut, they are holding water. Always shake out tarps immediately following a rainstorm.

Mosquito-borne West Nile Virus could be a significant threat later this summer.

There were more than 5,600 U.S. human WNV cases and 286 fatalities reported during 2012. Illinois confirmed 290 human cases and 12 fatalities a year ago.

No WNV-positive mosquitoes have been identified in Will County, but samples collected from Cook, DuPage and McHenry counties have already tested positive.

Protect yourself against WNV by wearing long sleeves, pants, shoes and socks when spending time outdoors. Insect repellent is also advised.

You can learn more information about WNV, and report the location of dead birds to the Will County WNV Information line.

The automated service is available 24 hours daily at 815-740-7631.

For more information about National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, visit www.mosquito.org/mosquito-awarenessweek.

Introduction to fishing workshop offered The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering a “First Time Fishing” workshop at 6 p.m.Thursday, June 27, at Whalon Lake, in Naperville.

The preserve is located on Royce Road, west of Route 53, in Naperville.A fee of $3 per person and registration are required for this program for persons at least 7 years of age.

Learn the basic skills every angler should know: how to put together a pole, tie a knot, bait the hook and cast. Safety and ethics are also covered.

Workshop participants will gain hands-on experience while fishing along the shoreline. Everything you need, including pole and bait, is provided.

For information and registration, call 708-534-8499.

Lake Renwick Rookery open through summer Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, co-owned and managed by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, is open to the public for free, all-age bird watching programs every Wednesday and Saturday through August 14. Three species of birds nest on islands in Lake Renwick.

Only at Lake Renwick do double-crested cormorants, great egrets and great blue herons all nest together.

The rookery is open to the public every Saturday morning from 8 a.m.-noon, with public programs provided by Will County Audubon volunteers at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.The preserve is also open Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for a one-hour interpretive program.

Viewing scopes are provided, and the program volunteer will discuss the history of Lake Renwick and the natural history of birds that nest there, and will also answer visitor questions.

Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve is located on Renwick Road, 0.5 mile east of Route 30 (Plainfield Road), in Plainfield.

For information, call the Forest Preserve District of Will County at 815727-8700, between 8 a.m. and -4 p.m., weekdays.

Family program offered at Isle a la Cache The Forest Preserve District of Will County is hosting children’s programs from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday through August 28 at Isle a la Cache Museum, in Romeoville.

The next of these “Discovery Isle” programs will be at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3. The program is free of charge and open to all ages.

“Discovery Isle” will feature a different activity or demonstration every Wednesday during the summer focusing on plants, animals or history.

Depending on topic and weather, programs may be held indoors or outdoors.

Indoor facilities are accessible.

Outdoor activities will take place on level paths or natural surfaces across uneven terrain.

Isle a la Cache Museum is located at 501 East 135th Street (Romeo Road), 0.5 mile east of Route 53, in Romeoville. For information, call 815-886-1467.

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Horoscopes Don’t let weeds spoil your garden. Use a discriminating eye to maintain a high level of quality, as substandard materials or cutting corners could ruin your whole project this week. Good times don’t cost anything.

Concentrate on the here and now. You may yearn for a better future, but it is a poor time for plotting a course. Your insights may be slightly off the mark this week, so be a careful observer before taking action.

Accentuate the positive. Be honest with yourself; admit your shortcomings and focus all your energies on tasks you can perform well. There is little to be gained from confrontations this week.

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Don’t let sluggishness curtail your progress this week.

Once you’ve chosen a course, go full speed ahead or else you may be stuck in neutral. Don’t let misunderstandings fester; clear the air as soon as possible.

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Take it as it comes this week. Meet challenges as they arise; don’t waste time worrying if pitfalls may lie around the next corner. Anticipating problems before they exist is a problem in itself.

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Plainfield Central’s Nagle a jack of all trades

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Last year Plainfield Central’s Morgan Vogt was named the Voyager Media Softball Player of the Year after her hitting and pitching led the Wildcats to a sectional title.

Her stats - .411 batting average, 38 runs, 28 RBI and a 10-2 record on the mound with a 1.48 were impressive.

Coming into this year, Central senior Kaleigh Nagle knew she had to be a similar player on the mound and at the plate in order for the Wildcats to be successful.

All Nagle did this year was bat .451 with District 202 records for hits (60) and triples (9) in a season, while also contributing 12 doubles, seven homers, 32 RBI and 40 runs scored, just at the plate.

In the circle she went 25-4 with a 1.41 ERA and her 49 career wins tied a district record.

She was able to do all that while leading the Wildcats to the sectional final and a Southwest Prairie Conference championship.

For her efforts she is the 2013 Voyager Media Softball Player of the Year.

“It’s definitely an honor,” Nagle

said.“I worked hard to get to that point. It’s a good feeling. From the beginning of the season I came out really strong and had a good start.You lose a lot of leaders from last year’s team and you have to start leading.”

“Our team goes as Kaleigh Nagle goes,” Central coach Anne Campbell said. “She is the leader of our team. She leads the team in average, RBI, homers, triples, etc. She is our defensive leader and fields the pitching position like no one else.The fact that she does not pitch at all except from Feb. 25th till we are done says a lot about her athleticism. To win 24 games pitching three months is incredible. She plays the game instinctively both offensively and defensively. It has been fun to watch her for the past three seasons.”

Nagle was most proud of her pitching after going nearly a year without stepping in the circle.

“I wasn’t expecting to do that well since I hadn’t pitched in almost a year,” she said. “I was most proud of that.”

Pitching wasn’t the only thing that changed for her this year. She also led off for the first time in her high school career.

Coach Campbell had me and Kristina (Shahan) fill out a lineup

card at the start of the year and both of us put me in the third spot,” Nagle said. “Coach wanted me to lead off because she wanted me to have the most at-bats. It wasn’t that different, you’re just the first person to see their pitcher and you have to let your teammates know what you see.”

Nagle will go down in program history as not only one of the most successful individual players, but team players.

“It’s not often Plainfield Central wins back-to-back regional titles and advances to the sectional final both years,” Nagle said. “It was a great accomplishment for us, even though we were hoping to go farther this year.”

Nagle will be headed to the University of Illinois-Chicago next year.

The rest of the members on the Voyager Media All-Area team are:

STEPHANIE ABELLO A sophomore from Benet, Abello batted .550 with nine doubles and 12 homers, while driving in 51 RBI. See ALL-AREA, page 12

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Plainfield Central’s Kaleigh Nagle is the Voyager Media Softball Player of the Year.

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Sports ALL-AREA Continued from page 11 “She is a powerful hitter who hits for average, with a slugging percentage over 1.100,” Benet coach Jerry Schilf said. “Nothing she does surprises me, she works so hard and loves to hit. Her hands are so quick and she swings so hard

she can hit the ball out of any park off of any pitcher. Only a sophomore it is scary to think how good she will be as she gets older. Will end her career as one of the best hitters in the history of Benet Academy.”

JESSICA ANDREE Andree moved down in the order for Downers South coach Ron Havelka’s squad this season—

she led off for the Mustangs in 2012—and topped the team in both home runs (six) and RBIs (34). Andree batted .449 and also led the team in hits and doubles.

JENNIFER AMES She batted .402 with seven doubles, seven home runs and 28 RBI for Joliet West.

ASHLEY BECK Sophomore batted .470 with 24 hits, six doubles, two home runs and 16 RBI. “Ashley has a great drive to succeed,” said Romeoville coach Christina Douglas. “Offensively she led our team and defensively she contributed with great plays at shortstop and second base. I look forward to her contributing to our program the next two years.”

EMILY BERNATH The versatile Bernath, a junior from Resurrection, played six positions last season as a sophomore for the Bandits. Coach Tom Stein started her at shortstop at the beginning of this year, but eventually moved her back to the outfield, where she excelled.

Bernath tied for the team lead in home runs (five) and had 30 RBIs while hitting .479.

JENNA CHRISTIE Christie finished 9-14 on a 1619 Maine South squad during 2013, but her won-loss record is deceiving. The junior emerged as one of the top strikeout pitchers in the Chicago area, whiffing a school-record 207 in 144 innings and besting the old school mark by 51.

ADRI CURA Junior from Plainfield South got off to a red-hot start to the season.

She finished with a .391 average with six doubles, five homers and 28 RBI. “Adri Cura came up to varsity mid season sophomore year,” Plainfield South coach Tara Singler said.“She has a wicked bat and is a definite home run threat.

She is smart on the bases and also very quick. Adri stepped right in to our infield positions and is so See ALL-AREA, page 13

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exciting to watch every game.”

JORDAN

ROSA GONZALEZ

HARBACEK

Gonzalez batted .559 with two home runs, four triples, six doubles and 18 RBI. “Rosa has been a leader on and off the field all season. She is definitely someone who can be counted on in pressure situations,” Douglas said. “Rosa was out with a knee injury all of last season, but that didn’t stop her in the offseason on improving her skills, and coming out with one of the strongest bats in the area.”

The Plainfield South sophomore batted .429 with six homers and 25 RBI. She also went 18-7 on the mound with 135 strikeouts and a 2.38 ERA. “Jordan Harbacek is a great person and athlete,” Singler said.

“Being only a sophomore Jordan has had to grow up quickly. She leads the program on the mound with all sorts of school records broken as a freshmen. She is only adding to her own records each year. Jordan not only works hard on the field but she also has continued to develop her game to the next level each offseason.

This season she not only came back as a stronger and smarter pitcher she also has developed her offense in the box.”

Continued from page 12 versatile that she can really play anywhere on the field. She is very talented and is not afraid to make the big play. Our team respects her play and has seen Adri carry us when we needed her most.”

CAITLYN DALY Daly’s power numbers were right up there with her teammate Downers South teammate, Jessica Andree. The junior cracked five homers, drove in 30 runs and hit .407 while playing what coach Havelka described as a “really outstanding center field.”

Daly threw three opposing baserunners out at the plate during the postseason.

CARLY DUNDEE S e n i o r batted .419 for Lockport with six home runs, 20 RBI and 41 runs scored from the leadoff spot in the order. In the circle, she was 10-5 with one save a 2.70 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. She will attend the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

“Carly’s bat at the top of the order seems to ‘light the bats on fire’ for the offense,” said Lockport coach Marissa Chovanec. “Her power and ability to consistently put the ball in play makes her a tough out at the plate along with a one of our top RBI getters. She also offers speed at the top of the order.”

EMILY EICHHOLZER Eichholzer batted .427 for Joliet Central with 34 RBI, four home runs and nine doubles.

“Emily’s desire to always improve herself and the team has been a constant catalyst for the improvements in the Steelmen program,” said Central coach Erin Douglas. “Emily has played mainly outfield this season, but has the talent to play infield and pitch. Her ability to be a utility player in any situation makes her

COURTNEY GRASZ The Resurrection junior recovered from an off-season shoulder injury and made the allGCAC team for the second straight season. She hit a robust .495 with 21 doubles—leading the team in both categories—and batted in 32 runs while hitting third in the lineup. Grasz also played a near flawless third base, registering a .956 fielding percentage.

CAROLINE HEDGCOCK Only a freshman, Hedgcock pitched with the poise of an experienced varsity player during the Mustangs’ march to the Rosemont Supersectional. The See ALL-AREA, page 14

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 13 lefty out-dueled Downers North standout Elaine Heflin during a thrilling 3-2 victory for the sectional title. After starting out 4-6, she turned her season around and finished with a 15-8 record,

which included 23 complete games and a 2.90 ERA. Hittingwise, she had a .368 average and 25 RBI.

ELAINE HEFLIN Senior ace for Downers North stepped up when fellow pitcher Dale Ryndak went down with an injury. She went 17-5 with 267

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JACKIE LILEK Senior hit .337 with 33 hits and 25 RBI for Minooka. One of two pitchers for the Indians went 13-3 with 79 strikeouts with a 2.50 ERA.Will play next season at North Dakota.

“She was a great pitcher that kept us in every single game,” said Minooka coach Mark Brown.“She was the team MVP and that was voted on as a pitcher and at the plate.”

MEGAN LOTARSKI She posted a Bolingbrook school record 138 strikeouts on the season with only 27 walks.

Lotarski posted a 1.64 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP and a 9-8 record.

“She is very calm and collective on the mound,” said Bolingbrook coach Jean Ryan-Molk. “She should have more wins however, (at times) we did not play strong defense.”

for us since she came here as a freshman,” Plainfield East coach Chris Morris said. “She basically does everything for us....she hits, steals bases and plays amazing defense at shortstop.”

MAEVE MCGUIRE The 2012 NFCA First Team AllAmerican in 2012 had an equally impressive year this year. She batted .516 with nine doubles, nine homers and 51 RBI for Benet.

“Maeve is known for her hitting and is one of the most feared hitters in the state, (she has been walked 25 times and HBP 5 times in 29 games, averaging 1 per game),” Schilf said. stepped up to player catcher, a position she had not played in seven years.

CAROLYN NOJIRI Downers North senior had a .519 batting average with 14 RBI, three homers, 33 runs scored and nine doubles.

NINA MAGGIO

SARA NOVAK

Maggio led Plainfield East with a .405 batting average. She also had 11 doubles, four homers and 16 RBI from the leadoff position.

“Nina has been awesome

University of Wisconsin-bound shortstop and pitcher for Minooka batted .428 with four doubles, seven home runs, 47 hits, 27 RBI and 30 runs scored. As a pitcher,

she was 8-4, with a 3.77 ERA and 133 strikeouts.

“A leader of the team,” Brown said.

“She had so much power and ability.”

MARISSA PANKO Panko, who has verbally committed to Northwestern, batted .523 with 11 doubles, three triples, five homers and 29 RBI. “She moved to the leadoff spot this year, and causes all kinds of problems for defenses,” Schilf stated. “She can bunt, slap, hit for average and hit for power. She is the best defensive player in the area, not just best shortstop. She makes difficult plays look routine.

She can go deep in the hole and throw out the fastest of runners.”

MICHAELA SCHLATTMANN Schlattmann drove home 29 runs on the year, while batting See ALL-AREA, page 16

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Mistwood Performance Center helps all players W h e n driving down Renwick Road in Romeoville, some of the changes to Mistwood Golf Club are obvious even at 50 mph.

Passersby have seen earth moved to rework what was already a wonderful golf course and have been able to watch as the new Scottish-inspired building has been built on the front of the property. Impressive as that is, it pales in comparison to what you see when you get inside that building.

The building houses the stateof-the-art Mistwood Performance Center which features some of the industry’s top training technology and some of the top teacher in the area, including 2011 PGA Illinois Teacher of the Year John Platt.

Platt, the head boys golf coach at Providence Catholic

High School, took on one of his toughest clients to date May 10 at the Mistwood Media Day – me.

When I was taking practice swings at the driving range, I was unknowingly in front of one of the swing analysis machines that put me on a split screen with Tiger Woods to compare swings.

Needless to say, my swing was nowhere near that of the No. 1 golfer in the world, but it was really something else to be able to watch me and Tiger swing side by side.

After watching my hapless swing for less than a minute, John had me go back to the range to make a quick adjustment on my swing.

As I went back to the range, I expected John to come out with some futuristic, Star Wars-style gizmo to help fix a swing that has been broken for nearly 25 years.

Instead he came back with a pool noodle.

Yep, I was surrounded by some of the highest technology in golf,

and I was going to get my swing fixed with a 5-foot cylindrical piece of blue polyethylene foam.

But I was immediately proved wrong as John held the noodle behind me and forced me to swing under the noodle on my downswing. That, as well as opening my back shoulder slightly prior to swinging, took the fade from my swing and put the ball on a straight path. It was something I hadn’t seen in a long time.

So, was I able to use those techniques when I got on the course? Um, let’s not talk about that.

What impressed me was the fact that with all the top-of-theline technology, the instructors didn’t rely only on the gadgets – they still use classic, old-school teaching techniques.

After having my swing fixed as much as it can be, I went in and had my putting looked at – again with the use of NASA-esq technology.

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Bugle Sports Editor Scott Taylor has his putting adjusted at Mistwood’s Performance Center.

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 14 .385 with seven doubles and three homers.

“Michaela has been consistent and led our infield,” Campbell said. “Michaela leads the team in steals. She is capable of hitting the long ball and singles and has a strong arm at short.”

KRISTINA SHAHAN Senior from Plainfield Central batted .411 with eight doubles and 22 RBI. “Kristina really came into herself this year,”.“She has done

a great job of working with Nagle and her pitch calling has helped make Nagle successful,” Campbell stated. ”She leads our team on the field and her demeanor keeps everyone loose and relaxed. She has hit well for us in the four spot all year.”

KRISTEN SKALA Skala, a Westmont sophomore, gave foes fits all season, whether it was toeing the pitching rubber or digging into the batter’s box.

The two-time all-I-8 selection hit .437 with nine triples, three homers and a team-high 24 RBI. On the hill, Skala fanned 178 in 128 innings, had a 1.96 ERA and an 11-9 record.

“She made some big strides on how to pitch to a batter and her approach to each batter,” Westmont coach Jason Bolden said. “I saw her really, really focused on how to attack a batter; with kids that’s difficult to teach.

I’m really looking forward to her being a dominant force next year.”

KELSEY SMITH Minooka c a t c h e r batted .437 with 38 hits, six doubles and 15 RBI for the state champions.

Will play next season at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

“She played the year a little injured, but is one of the toughest girls on the team,” Brown said. “She called a great game and came up with clutch hits all year.”

MISTWOOD Continued from page 15 While my putting stroke wasn’t as bad as my driver swing – it still needed fixing.

The instructor wasn’t too keen on my philosophy to just hit the putt as hard as I can to take all the break right out of play.

For a minute, I was taken back to my freshman year on the Lockport High School golf team with Coach Dick Dystrup.

He would repeatedly point to the football field across the way and tell me if I wanted to hit that hard, I should be over with them.

Well, coach, if you are up in

SUMMER STITT The junior, who’s started for Lisle since her freshman year— she was the leadoff hitter on the 2011 Class 2A fourth-place state team—took the mound this season for the first time since the eighth grade and pitched admirably. She posted an 11-9 record, with a 2.17 ERA and 124 strikeouts. “We talked to her about making sure she kept us in games, and she did that,” Lisle coach Jen Pomatto said.

When she wasn’t pitching, the All-I-8 player hit .429 with a .526 on-base percentage and struck out only seven times in 94 plate appearances.

JOY TREASURE She hit .402 with nine doubles and 28 RBI for Joliet West.

In the circle, Treasure was 10-3 with a 3.13 ERA and 61 strikeouts.

GABBY VOULGARIS Hit .346 for the Porters with 21 of her 40 hits being for extra bases.

She posted 15 doubles, two triples and four home runs and drove in 39 RBI. “Gabby is the top RBI getter on the team,” Chovanec said. “Her strength and power at the plate has helped us continue to put runs on the board and leads the team in most doubles.”

Heaven looking down on my game – nothing has changed much.

I shouldn’t say that – I must have learned something, because I was able to hole a nice 20-plusfoot putt during the course of play in which I actually hit the ball gently and let the break of the green funnel it to the hole.

So, all-in-all, the day was amazing. Mistwood owner Jim McWethy and the staff treated us like royalty, and the course was definitely fit for a king.

And as for the performance center – if you are a golfer of any level, I suggest next time you are driving by that beautiful stoneclad building, slow down, throw on the blinker and pull in. You will not be disappointed.

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Pastrana, Smith serve ice cream in Chicago On June 17, NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Travis Pastrana and Regan Smith made stops around the city of Chicago passing out ice cream in anticipation of Chicagoland Speedway’s Rally, Rock & Race this July 19-21.

For a suggested $1 donation, Pastrana and Smith each pedaled their featured item, a bomb pop for Pastrana and an ice cream sandwich for Smith, with Smith narrowly outselling Pastrana by $2 after over 500 pieces of ice cream were handed out.

The two drivers raised over $600 throughout the day, with Chicagoland Speedway’s R.A.C.E. Foundation, a donor advised fund of the NASCAR Foundation, making an additional donation to bring the total charitable

contribution to $2,000.

The friendly competition all benefitted the Charlie Dean Leffler Charity Fund, established in the wake of NASCAR driver Jason Leffler’s death last week.

This trust will serve as the official fund for Jason’s five-year-old son, Charlie, and provide for his future needs.

“This was my first trip to downtown Chicago and we had a great time out here while raising money for a cause near and dear to our hearts,” said Regan Smith, the current points leader in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. “I want to thank everyone who came out today to help us raise money. We will see you this July at Chicagoland Speedway.”

Pastrana and Smith drove the Chicagoland Speedway Rally,

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Chicagoland mascot Dash (left), NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Regan Smith (center) and Travis Pastrana (right) raised over $600 throughout the day, with Chicagoland Speedway’s R.A.C.E. Foundation, a donor advised fund of the NASCAR Foundation, making an additional donation to bring the total charitable contribution to $2,000.

Rock & Race ice cream truck to stops at 190 N State Street, Millennium Park and Pioneer Court off the Magnificent Mile with the final destination at Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, Bub City.

“I’ve spent a lot of time in Chicago over the years and it’s always one of my favorite places to be,” said Pastrana, who is in his first full season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. “Regan edged me out there at the end today,

although I still think he might have taken some liberties with self-funding. We enjoyed getting to meet everyone and we’re excited to be back here two more times this season.”

Pastrana, an 11-time X-Games gold medalist, and Smith, coming off a win this past weekend at Michigan International Speedway, participated in a question-andanswer session with fans at Bub City to end the day. The Rally, Rock & Race weekenwill

be headlined by the STP 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Sunday, a rare off weekend for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Following the STP 300, the future stars of NASCAR will take to the 1.5-mile oval in the Ansell ActivArmr® 150 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.The weekend also features two nights of the Traxxas TORC Series, complete with Baja-style off-road racing at Route 66 Raceway’s dirt oval.

WEEKLY RACING UPDATE STANDINGS

TRUEX JR. BREAKS THROUGH For Martin Truex Jr., a welcome oasis called Sonoma Raceway at long last ended one of the longest droughts in NASCAR racing.

With a convincing victory in Sunday’s Toyota Save Mart 350, Truex ended a winless streak of 218 races dating to June 4, 2007 at Dover, where he finished 7,355 seconds ahead of runner-up Ryan Newman.

On Sunday at Sonoma, Truex beat secondplace Jeff Gordon by and even bigger margin—8.133 seconds—as Juan Pablo Montoya dropped from the second position after running out of fuel on the next-to-last lap.

Truex set a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series record for the largest number of races between a driver’s first and second victories.

Carl Edwards ran third, followed by Kurt Busch, who rallied from consecutive pit road speeding penalties to score his fourth top five of the season. Clint Bowyer, last year’s winner, came home fifth, followed Kasey Kahne and Marcos Ambrose.

Greg Biffle, series leader Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick completed the top 10.

Montoya, who was running second with two laps left, fell to 34th at the finish after running out of fuel.

2012 Sprint Cup Series 1) Jimmie Johnson 573 2) Carl Edwards -25 3) Clint Bowyer - 45 4) Kevin Harvick -63 5) Matt Kenseth -92 6) Greg Biffle -94 7) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - 94 8) Kyle Busch -112 9) Brad Keselowski -119 10) Martin Truex, Jr. -120 11) Kasey Kahne -128 12) Paul Menard -128

2013 Nationwide Series 1) Regan Smith 2) Justin Allgaier 3) Sam Hornish, Jr 4) Austin Dillon 5) Elliot Sadler

507 -28 -30 -45 -48

2013 Toyota/Save Mart 350 finishers 1) Martin Truex, Jr. 2) Jeff Gordon 3) Carl Edwards 4) Kurt Busch 5) Clint Bowyer 6) Kasey Kahne 7) Marcos Ambrose 8) Greg Biffle 9) Jimmie Johnson 10) Kevin Harvick 11) Joey Logano 12) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 13) Brian Vickers 14) Paul Menard 15) Ryan Newman 16) Casey Meard 17)Travis Kvapil 18) Boris Said 19) Matt Kenseth 20) Aric Almirola

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Help coworker choose diversity, not soap box Q. I work with somebody who is a strict vegan. Not a problem except that when we have a party, go out to lunch with customers, or eat in the break room, she gives us judgmental looks and comments about meat. I don’t mind her making a choice for herself, but the disapproving glares and remarks are super annoying. How can I get her to stop?

A. You can get her to stop by supporting her in becoming aware it is not her choice regarding food but rather her judgmental attitude that is the problem. No one in any workplace wants to be constantly exposed to criticism because

they don’t agree with a coworker.

Obviously there are behaviors in the workplace that affect others adversely. If I chose to smoke within an office, my secondhand smoke will harm my others. If I chose to blast my brand of music, my coworkers are forced to listen.

However, my religion, the food I choose to eat and my sexual orientation are things that coworkers should normally are not affected by.

If I’m sexually harassing a same gender coworker, yes, I’m harming my coworker. If I insist on not participating in reasonable office duties because of my religion, there could be problems.

But, again, normally these personal choices don’t affect an office.

When you have a coworker who uses topics like religion, food or even politics to create problems at work, it isn’t about the topic. Many people who are judgmental in their personal life are just itching for something to fight about. God, politics and food will do just fine as soap boxes.

So even if one of the world’s great religions had a teacher who said,“Love each other as I have loved you,” your religious coworker may use this topic to judge, not love, you.And even if your vegan coworker believes you should be kind to animals, she may be cruel to you. I know this is a behavioral paradox, but it is common among judgmental

people.

Approach your coworker privately and let her know you respect her ethical decisions about food. Let her know that your health and choices on what to eat are different.Tell her that you (and probably your customers) are feeling increasingly uncomfortable sharing meals.

Ask her if she would like to continue to participate in meal events. If she wants to be invited, then request she use these opportunities to build social relationships rather than educate those who make different nutritional choices.

I had a client with a judgmental vegan coworker.

When my client was pregnant, she used this approach quite

successfully. She simply told her vegan coworker that her doctor had insisted she put the health of baby first.The vegan never made a critical remark again.

Remember when you run into someone with a judgmental soap box at work: it is not about the topic.You are simply dealing with a person who has found a good reason to express why he or she is superior. Coworkers who have this bad habit are mostly highly insecure and figure a good defense is to be offensive.

If you can point out the fallout of their behavior and give them better choices without attacking their self-esteem, they may listen.

The richness of our workplaces requires diversity.And, diversity can’t thrive without a tolerance of our differences.

Is it smart to combine mortgage and line of credit?

Dear Dave, My son has a $115,000 mortgage at 5.8 percent. He also has a home equity line of credit of $40,000 at 9 percent. Currently, he can get a 30-year loan at 3.5 percent, or a 15-year note at 2.75 percent. His takehome pay is between

$70,000 and $80,000 a year, and these are his only debts. Should he combine the mortgages into one loan?

Daniel Dear Daniel, First, I only recommend mortgages of 15 years or less. Now we’re looking at a 2.75 percent loan versus

a 5.8 percent loan versus a 9 percent loan. I advise people to put home equity loans under Baby Step 2 of my plan, which is pay off all debt except for the house, provided that the loan is less than half of your annual income. Based on the income figures you gave, this situation is kind of on the bubble.

If I were in your son’s shoes, I’d probably combine the two

loans and refinance. I’d go for a new $155,000 fixed-rate mortgage at 2.75 percent, with no balloons and no calls.This kid can live a good life and get the mortgage paid off pretty quickly with the kind of money he’s making.

But if it’s me, I’m getting as short a term as possible on a refinance—maybe even a 10year note instead of 15 years.

Just imagine him getting all this knocked out and still having the majority of his life ahead of him.

That’s financial peace!

—Dave

Retirement blend

Dear Dave, My husband and I are debtfree. Recently I learned that I have a blended fund for retirement. Do you think I should switch to self-chosen funds? I have $26,000 invested at the moment.

Marina Dear Marina, My advice is to move your money into self-chosen funds.

The problem with blended funds is not that they are blended, but that they’ll move it around based on your age and where they perceive you to be in life.

You won’t even realize it’s happening. I want you to be a lot more intentional with your money and know what’s happening every step of the way.

With self-chosen funds you can look at them and say,“Those are my funds.”Then, if down the road you decide one isn’t doing as well as you like, you can move the money to a different fund. With blended funds it’s almost like having a babysitter for your money.You’re not the one watching the kids, and to me that’s a big mistake.

There shouldn’t be a lot of fees inside your 401(k) when it comes to trading funds.There’s a good chance there won’t be any fees at all, especially if you stay within the same company.

Check into it, Marina, and talk to your human resources people.

They can give you all the details.

—Dave

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