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JUNE 24, 2015 VOL. 7 ISSUE 42

Illinois confirmed 42 human WNV cases and four fatalities in 2014

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NEWS Calling NhRA fans Second annual Nitro Nite comes to downtown Joliet

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COMMUNITY Robert Rogina remembered Area officials attend organ donation event Saturday

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COMMUNITY New orleans North rings in summer see page 3

GOVERNMENT Batinick heads resolution on legislative salaries

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COUNCIL

City council thanks retired Joliet Central principal John Randich

BY MARNEY SIMON | FOR THE BUGLE oliet City Council members honored retired Joliet Central High School principal John Randich for his almost four decades of service to area students.

The council unanimously approved a proclamation at its June 16 meeting, and thanked Randich for his years of dedication and service to the education profession.

“The role of a principal has changed over the years, it does provide many opportunities as well as many challenges,” the proclamation reads.

“John has overseen a higher-quality curriculum for students as well as more student activities and athletics. One great reward of the job among many is seeing his own students and athletes return to educate students.”

Randich expressed his thanks to the council for the honor.

“I’m really grateful for this,” Randich said. “Being a lifetime Joliet resident, it really means a lot to get this recognition from all of you.” see ‘sCHOOL’ oN page 19

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Nitro Nite comes to downtown Joliet NHRA fans can visit with drivers, enjoy food and music By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

The Joliet City Center Partnership will host the second annual Nitro Nite from 5 to 10 p.m. July 9 on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet.

Nitro Nite gives downtown Joliet the opportunity to attract the thousands of NHRA fans visiting Joliet’s Route 66 Raceway for the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, which are held July 9-12. Fans will get the chance to visit with NHRA drivers and enjoy vendors, hot food, cold beverages and live music performed by the band Soul Motion. A few of the NHRA drivers scheduled to appear include Larry

Dixon and Clay Millican.

Classic car owners are also welcome to join in the event.

Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. Classic car drive in will be at 3 p.m. on the corner of Ottawa and Clinton streets.

The presenting sponsors for Nitro Nite 2015 are GPHomestay and Hawk Auto Group. Additional contributing sponsors include Miller Brewing Co., Pro Town Properties and Milano’s Bakery.

Nitro Nite is a free event.

However, tickets for VIP area access can be bought for $15 before the event or $20 at the gate. VIP tickets include NHRA driver meet and greet and autograph sessions, two free drink tickets, premium stage viewing and a commemorative Nitro Nite cup.

VIP tickets available at www. j o l i e t d ow n t ow n . c o m / n n v i p or www.jolietdowntown.com/ events/nitronite.

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Area businessman remembered at organ donation event Jesse White, Natalie Manley among area officials in attendance Saturday By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

State and local officials gathered Saturday to honor the life and memory of late Will County businessman Robert Rogina.

Secretary of State Jesse White joined Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, and Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, during a special organ donor awareness program at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center. The program was designed to encourage organ donation and remember Rogina, who died last year at the age of 72 while waiting for a kidney and liver transplant.

While Bob is no longer with us, I hope that his memory will encourage people to register as donors and give others the gift of life,” Manley said in a release.

Rogina is remembered as a major contributor to Joliet and Will County’s economic development. Earlier this year, Manley passed House Resolution 394, which designated April as Organ Donor Awareness Month and honored Rogina.

“Registering to become an organ or tissue donor is an important way to help save the lives of those who are very ill and waiting for a transplant,” Manley added. “If an accident results in a loss of life and that person is a registered donor, that loss could

potentially save the lives of up to 25 others.”

McGuire also presented a special certificate to Rogina’s family during Saturday’s event and thanked them for the work he did in the community.

Additionally, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center was recognized for its work with the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network. The organization works with hospitals to coordinate donations.

“Donating an organ is one of the most precious gifts we can give to another,” said Kathleen Rhine, president and CEO of Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

“And, we can never call too much attention to the need of people to register as organ donors.”

The hospital said it has saved the lives of 54 patients who needed lifesaving organs and worked with 154 tissue donors.

community

Chamber rings in summer with New Orleans North By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry kicked off the summer in style once again with the fourth annual New Orleans North festival on June 12.

Live music, street performers and an amazing food court were just some of the features lining Chicago and Van Buren streets.

The weather forecast showed a chance for rain, but that didn’t stop thousands of people from attending the fest.

Sarah Vogel, property sales manager of Harrah’s Joliet Casino and Hotel, said the event is beneficial to the downtown area.

“It allows the businesses and people of Joliet to gather in a different area other than the usual landmarks for an event, and it has great exposure for the businesses down here,” she said.

Harrah’s Joliet Casino and Hotel was the grand presenting sponsor at this year’s festival. As a part of Harrah’s sponsorship, the casino donated a trip for two to Harrah’s New Orleans Casino and Hotel.

Hawk Joliet, the city’s newest

auto dealership, sponsored the event’s entertainment lineup, which included Four Star Brass Band and Blind Whiskey. D’Arcy Buick GMC sponsored the food court that lined Van Buren Street.

Food vendors included Big Fish Grille & Bigbash Caterers, Louisiana Barbeque, Joliet Police Department Craw Fish Boil, Parmesan’s Wood Stone Pizza, the Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts program and Cheesecakes by James.

“This was our second year doing it,” said John Mathias of Big

Attendees to the fourth annual New Orleans North festival dress the part.

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Fish Grille and Bigbash Caterers.

“The last two years at this festival have been very beneficial to our company, and financially worthwhile. We were able to produce around 600 orders of our featured menu items.”

Beer and hurricane tents were sponsored by Northern Insurance, Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal, First Community Bank and Howard Hamilton Consulting Engineers.

Secretary of State White encourages everyone in attendance at Saturday’s event to discuss donor registration with their loved ones, while Kathleen Rhine looks on.

(Photo Courtesy of Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center)

www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.6734 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet Police Department.

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

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Cari L. Nicklas, 23, 3268 Salem Court, Aurora, was arrested at 8:55 p.m. June 11 at Cottage and Sarah streets for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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David A. Ewalt, 23, 434 Raintree Drive, Oswego, was arrested at 8:55 p.m. June 11 at Cottage and Sarah streets for possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructed windshield.

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Deborah D. Pettenuzzo, 52, 24508 S. Lakewoods Lane, Shorewood, was arrested at 9:04 a.m. June 13 at River Crossing Drive and River Road for driving while license suspended.

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Terry J. Muchna, 53, 115 Twin Oaks Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 9:52 p.m. June 14 at Bayside Lane and River Road for driving under the influence, no insurance, improper lane usage and driving without lights.

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Kyle A. Latimer, 52, 300 S. Hebbard St., Joliet, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. June 16 in the 1100 block of West Jefferson Street for DUI.

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Joliet Jaime C. Lorenzo, 19, 218 Reichman St., Joliet, was arrested at 11:53 a.m. June 12 at the residence for domestic battery, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence, and resisting or obstructing a police officer.

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Normita M. Lyman, 51, 209 Monroe Road, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 5:55 p.m. June 12 in the 3100 block of Thomas Hickey Drive for domestic battery.

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Derian Moreno, 19, 1006 Retta Court, Joliet, was arrested at 12:09 a.m. June 12 in the 500 block of East Cass Avenue for battery.

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Scott A. Kalkis, 33, 2351 Woodhill Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 11:10 p.m. June 12 at the residence for domestic battery.

Erika S. Diaz, 23, 2404 Newkirk Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. June 13 at Essington Road and Theodore Street for possession of cannabis.

Raul Aprias III, 19, 257 McRoberts St., Joliet, was arrested at 12:09 a.m. June 12 in the 500 block of East Cass Avenue for battery.

Wesley J. Gibson, 23, 2011 Watertower Place, Crest Hill, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. June 13 at Essington Road and Theodore Street for possession of cannabis.

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Rosie B. Grant, 70, 1046 Anderson Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 7:49 p.m. June 13 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson St., for retail theft.

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Cecelia Leal-Vasquez, 28, 206 Oscar Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. June 13 in the 900 block of Gardner Street for negligent control of animal.

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suits but his “use of profanity.”

None of these official condemnations closes the case. There are too many searing questions raised by this pool party video for it to be buried and forgotten, and it fits too jarringly into an emerging national context as new as the social media and, at the same time, 400 years in the making: In America, if you’re black, “He came into the call out you’re automatically the of control, and as the video enemy. If you’re black, you shows, was out of control lose. The law is not on your during the incident.” side.

And, cellphone videos “He came into the call out continue to unravel America’s of control . . .” “law and order” paradigm.

That’s a nice way to put it, You might almost call it the

BY ROBERT C. of course. The mainstream cellphone revolution, as koehler accounts I’ve seen generally random video clips keep TRIBuNE CoNTENT describe Casebolt’s behavior exposing a dark side of our AGENCy in racially neutral language, social order that used to be so easy to deny. YouTube has become the as though the only factors affecting gateway to our collective conscience, him were darkly personal. But, it sure seems like his actions fit into a such as it is.

Nobody was killed (phew-w-w!) in long, long tradition of racist policing. the latest racism-tinged clip of policing That is to say, he went into this call malfeasance to go viral - the disrupted presumably aware that there were pool party in McKinney, Texas. lots of African-American teenagers But once again, a disturbing buzz making too much noise at a “white” permeates the nation, as a profanity- public pool.

Whether or not they “complied” spewing police officer is shown flinging a teenage girl in a bathing suit with whatever orders he gave them, to the ground and grinding his knee he clearly was coming at the situation into her back as he handcuffs her. The with brute, intimidating force, not clip then shows the officer pulling out with a sense of calm authority rooted his handgun and waving it menacingly in mutual respect. He came in like a at several teenage boys, also wearing member of an occupying army, not bathing suits and obviously unarmed, like a public servant. Remember, this all because . . . the (African-American) was a call about a teenage pool party, kids were noisy and maybe some of not an armed robbery in progress.

When his intimidating tactics failed them didn’t have permission to be swimming at this particular public to create instant submission and “order,” he became, first, physically pool in a mostly white subdivision?

The usual defenses of such actions abusive to a girl in a bathing suit who - “he was just doing his job” or “they was, apparently, “running her mouth” didn’t comply with his orders” - fall with friends; then, with her subdued, he recklessly pointed a gun at some short of the mark.

The officer, Eric Casebolt, who in 2008 boys standing nearby.

Those defending this behavior are had won his department’s Patrolman of the Year award, was suspended quick to point out how confusing and shortly after the video went public chaotic such a crowd situation can be. and a few days later resigned from the Maybe so, but it’s also true that only force. His chief, Greg Conley (quoted the black kids at the party were being above), condemned his behavior at handcuffed and otherwise coerced the scene; even the Fraternal Order of into showing proper respect, seeming Police, generally supportive of every to indicate that only the black kids act of police brutality, criticized not were “the problem.”

“Everyone who was getting put the waving of a gun at kids in bathing

on the ground was black, Mexican, Arabic,” 15-year-old Brandon Brooks, the boy who shot the video - and is white - said in an interview afterward.

The police “didn’t even look at me. It was kind of like I was invisible.”

And a 13-year-old girl described to CBS Dallas the Catch-22 that black kids were caught in: “I honestly believe it was about race because mostly they did nothing to the Caucasians,” she said. “They were trying to make us leave, but if we ran, they’d chase after us, and if we stayed, then they’d arrest us.”

Steven W. Thrasher, writing this week in The Guardian, said: “It made me cry to see how black life is simply illegal in the United States: driving, walking and now swimming while black . . . makes one suspect.”

He also talked about how his father, who grew up in Ohio, learned to swim as an adult because he never had the chance to learn as a child: “As a child in Ohio, he couldn’t learn to swim in the local segregated pool; and, even though he served in the United States Air Force on Johnston Island for a year, he couldn’t swim.

“I see these black kids terrorized around a pool, and I think of the child version of my father being told he couldn’t go to the pool, as well as the young adult Sergeant Thrasher on that dinky island in the South Pacific afraid because he couldn’t swim.”

Such a memory begins to cloak the McKinney pool party video in a context that is oh so large, and mostly ignored or dismissed by non-black America.

White supremacy - remember that? It’s still with us. “On your face!” it shouts.

Its fingers still caress the triggers of guns.

It’s the evil twin of American exceptionalism. It’s why we go to war - in the Middle East, in Southeast Asia, in the suburbs of Dallas.

Robert Koehler is an award-winning, Chicagobased journalist and nationally syndicated writer. His new book, “Courage Grows Strong at the Wound” (Xenos Press) is now available.

Contact him at koehlercw@gmail.com, visit his website at commonwonders.com or listen to him at Voices of Peace radio.) (c) 2015 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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Batinick heads resolution Health department offers on legislative salaries mosquito prevention tips House Resolution 581 links salaries of legislators’ to state employees

By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

A state representative from Plainfield believes that state legislators should not accept pay if state employees aren’t paid.

State Rep. Mark Batinick became the chief co-sponsor of House Resolution 581, which would eliminate legislators’ salaries if state employees do not receive their salaries on time. The impetus for the resolution stems from a potential extended budget deadlock this summer.

“If the state legislature cannot

come together in the bipartisan manner that constituents expect and deserve to pass a responsible budget, legislators have no right to collect pay if our gridlock becomes the reason that state workers don’t get their own pay,” Batinick said in a release.

Batinick added that the resolution would make it clear who actually wants the legislature to come together.

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is June 21-27, and the Will County Health Department is offering tips to help area residents reduce mosquito breeding where they live.

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

Most of the 14 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.

Mosquito-borne West Nile virus could be a significant threat later this summer. There were more than 2,100 U.S. human WNV cases and 85 fatalities reported in 2014. Illinois confirmed 42 human cases and four fatalities a year ago.

There have been no WNVpositive mosquitoes identified in Will County, but samples collected from Cook, Macon and St. Clair counties have already tested positive.

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.

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

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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.

Tarps. If tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats, grills or sports equipment aren’t taut, they’re holding water. Always shake out tarps immediately following a rainstorm.

WNV and to report the location of dead birds, call the Will County WNV Information line at 815-740-7631. The automated service is available around the clock.

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Joliet City Council affirms right to speak Ordinance codifies public participation at council meetings

By Marney Simon for the bugle

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The Joliet City Council approved an ordinance last week regarding the right of the public to make their voices heard.

The ordinance, approved June 16, codifies the right of public

participation at council meetings on both agenda and non-agenda items and establishes rules for comment. These rules would include limiting the time of each speaker to four minutes and requiring the speaker to identify themselves.

“I feel that this new ordinance strengthens the residents’ rights and gives greater input to what we do here at the committee level and also at the full council level,” Councilman at Large Jim McFarland said.

Speakers are also asked to speak to the council as a whole, and not single out members.

Debate, attacks and threats will not be tolerated, according to the ordinance.

New store for Salvation Army The council also approved a special use permit for the Salvation Army to open a retail store at 1395 N. Larkin Ave. The site, which is currently the site of Century Tile, will become one of the Salvation Army’s signature thrift stores.

The Salvation Army previously operated a thrift store downtown, but it was torn down to construct

Harrah’s Casino and parking deck in the early 1990s.

In addition to the store, which will sell household goods, furniture, clothing and toys, the site will include off-street parking and a donation drop off site.

Cash for cops The council approved a resolution to enter into a regular 2015 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the city and Will County.

The grant provides funds for

law enforcement endeavors and is shared with Will County, since the county takes on the heavier burden of housing most detainees.

The city of Joliet and Will County will split the grant money, totaling $51,424. The city plans to use the money for training and to purchase updated gang database software.

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gronk nation takes Joliet Superbowl champion tight end and family spend Father’s Day weekend at speedway

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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Superbowl champion and all-pro tight end Rob Gronkowski spent the father’s day weekend at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet with his dad and four brothers.

The family flew into Illinois from five different “As a dad, its really special.” said Gordon Gronkowski. “We never get together that much. To have all five of them together is phenomenal for me.”

The family was scheduled to serve as grand marshals for the race and Rob had been tabbed to drive the pace car to kick off the Owens Corning AttiCat 300 Saturday night, but when the rain postponed the race until Sunday, the Gronkowski family were not able to stay around.

But just because they didn’t call for racers to start their engines or pace the field to the green flag, does not mean the energetic clan didn’t entertain.

The brothers, especially youngest

brother Glenn, an all-Big 12 fullback at Kansas State, had the media center in stitches during their press conference as well as having a blast with fans during a question and answer session in the Infield Fan Zone.

While there, Rob admitted when he practiced in the pace car earlier in the day, he may have gone over the pace speed, saying he had the pace car in excess of 100 miles per hour.

Even that lap, he said, made him appreciate NASCAR drivers.

“I wasn’t going 185 like them, but it is a challenge. It takes practice, hard work and dedication. They have to have mental toughness and they are up there with athletes in their competitiveness.”

The brothers answered every question from fans, sometimes with a PG-13 response, but the crowd loved the playful candor .

The question and answer segment ended with the family inviting several fans up for a dance party, while Rob signed autographs for lucky fans.

One of those fans, Katie Kessen,

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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski signs autographs for fans at Chicagoland Speedway.

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Benet’s Schuessler heads All-Area Volleyball team

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

Last year, Benet’s Mark Schuessler failed to make the ESCC All-Conference squad as a

junior.

That helped motivated him in the offseason to take things to the next level.

That, he did.

Schuessler, a 6-foot, 7-inch outside hitter for the Redwings,

finished the season with 457 kills, 131 digs, 29 blocks and 43 aces. He was also the ESCC Player of the Year and led the Redwings to a regional championship and nearly a sectional win, totaling nearly 60 kills in the two matches.

For his accomplishments, Schuessler is the Voyager Media Boys Volleyball Player of the Year.

“It was one of the best seasons I have ever had,” Schuessler said.

“In club this year I had one of the best coaches I’ve ever had. I feel like I improved a lot from last year where I wasn’t even all-conference.

I feel like my confidence was never down. I always played liked my next swing was for the game.”

“Mark is an outstanding allaround player who dominates from every position on the court,” said Benet coach Amy Van Eekeren.

“His athleticism and versatility make him difficult to defend. His impressive kills from the both front and back row, combined with his killer jump serve, make him a force to be reckoned with.”

While Schuessler was strong throughout the year, it was his playoff run against some of the state’s top competition, which put him over the top.

He was the go-to hitter for Benet in a pair of three-set matches in the playoffs.

“Every time I see that we’re in a tight spot, I tell them to set me,” Schuessler said. “I know I am going to be able to pull it out.”

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

Tony Allen Senior libero for JCA tallied 407 digs and 40 aces on the season.

Brandon Baranski Junior

outside

hitter

from

Eekeren. “He brought experience and consistency to our team this year and is an outstanding athlete with great jumping ability. He put the ball away with a lot of force.”

Minooka, he posted 384 kills, 43 blocks and 26 aces.

“He was a captain and a leader who heavily contributed to our offense this season,” said Minooka coach Janel Grzetich. “He led the team in kills and was named to our conference’s All-Conference Team.”

Tallied 197 kills, 65 blocks and 35 aces for Romeoville.

Gian Bobila

Lerin Mathew

One of the few question marks that Maine East had going into the 2015 season was whether Bobila, a senior, could take over for all-conference setter Leonard David after David graduated in 2014. Bobila erased any doubts by amassing 654 assists, earning all-CSL North honors and helping the Demons to a record-setting campaign that included a regional championship.

“He played a ton in summer and learned the offense and gained a ton of confidence,” said Maine East coach Jon Kulesza. “He just rose to the challenge.”

Maine East coach Jon Kulesza doesn’t mince words when discussing the impact Mathew, a senior outside hitter, had on Maine East’s volleyball program, and him as a coach. “I’ve been a head coach for 19 years and he’s the most dynamic volleyball player I’ve coached in those years,” he said. “He’s one of the elite outside attackers in the area.

The native of India holds school records for career kills (709) and single-season kills (295), the latter total which he set this season.

He also was name the CSL North Player of the Year.

“He just had a great feel for the game and he backed it up with making plays,” Kulesza said.

Juwann Jackson A two-year captain for Joliet West, the outside hitter posted 342 kills, 172 digs, 15 blocks and 41 aces. “He carried us to a regional title with 18 and 19 kills on back to back nights,” said West coach Jason Herrmann.

“He carried us to a regional title with 18 and 19 kills on back to back nights,” said West coach Jason Herrmann.

Scott Kleiser The 6-2 senior co-captain played middle hitter exclusively this season after playing both outside and middle in 2014. He netted 228 kills (second on the team) to go along with 42, digs, 34 aces and a team-high 81 blocks.

An all-ESCC performer and threeyear starter, Kleiser made alltournament teams at the Marist, Argo and Benet invites.

“He always put the team first,” said Benet coach Amy Van

Mike Kurzynski

Colin Michels Downers North’s reliable threeyear varsity starting libero and cocaptain piled up a team-leading 339 digs with a 84 percent dig percentage, 3.9 digs per set, a 96 percent receive percentage, and had a 2.21 serve-receive average and 15 aces.

“Colin was a great vocal force and had ball-control skills ahead of his time,” said Downers North coach Mark Wasik.

Kyler O’Connell Setter and Joliet West captain tallied 745 assists, 14 aces and 50 blocks for the regional champions.

“He is our general on the court, a player that always has a competitive edge,” said

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“I am a huge Patriots fan and I have family in Illinois and they always come to the race, so I figured I could kill two birds with one stone. I came and got an autograph. It made my whole day.”

The day was also a win-win for another Patriots fan.

“I am a NASCAR fan and I love the Patriots,” said Dane Libby from Oneida, Illinois “We have had season tickets for five years and it all just worked out.”

While the Gronkowski family is known for having a good time, their time in Chicagoland was not all fun and games.

The family also spread charity across Chicagoland with their charity , The Gronk Nation Youth Foundation. The family met with several families from the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

The Gronk Nation Youth Foundation is an organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting our youth to reach their maximum potential by empowering them to be positively involved in sports, community activities, education, and fitness.

Its mission is to help youth stay actively involved in school and sports and provide them with the tools needed to help them follow their dreams and live a happy and more successful life.

“I was fortunate growing up. I had my brothers around, my friends, my dad. I had access to everything I needed to be successful, Rob said.

“I had equipment, fields, whatever it was. We decided to start a charity

to give back to kids that aren’t in the position that my brothers and I were in as we were growing up.

“The Gronk Nation inspires kids to get out on the playgrounds and football fields. We donate equipment to youth football so that kids can get out there and be active.”

XFINITY RACE Rains came in full Saturday night, washing out the Saturday night’s Owens Corning AttiCat 300 race at Chicagoland Speedway.

The move to Sunday may have hindered some, but it played to the favor of two drivers, as well as the fans that came back to watch.

Erik Jones and Ryan Blaney battled the final dozen laps, with Jones taking the checkered flag, finishing a weekend sweep, as he won the NASCAR Camping World Trucks Series American Ethanol 200 at Iowa Speedway Friday.

Jones, the youngest NASCAR driver to win two races in the same weekend, has run in all three series this season.

The win was his second NASCAR XFINITY Series race of the season, and eighth top 10 series finish.

“I got the inside of (Blaney) and just barreled into (turn) three as hard as I could to clear and slid in front,” said Jones. “Fortunately it worked and he didn’t try to cross us over or anything else.”

Jones started 11th in his No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.

“It seemed like last year I’d be into these situations and be so nervous,” the 19-year-old said. “This time its like ‘I’ve got this.’ I felt like I’ve done it so many times throughout the year and throughout the day that it felt more natural. That’s definitely a product of seat time and being in

the car every week or the truck every week. It’s been a huge, huge help.”

Jones led 94 of the race’s 200 laps while Blaney topped the field for 43 laps.

Blaney wrecked his No. 22 Hertz Ford Saturday in qualifying and was in a backup car Sunday, starting in the back row.

“I thought it was a good day for us, a decent day,” Blaney said. “I felt like I threw it away yesterday wrecking our primary. For our team to get a backup car out and work as hard as they did and have a car contending for the win and to be leading in the last little bit and then just not pull it off, that really speaks volumes to them about how well they prepared.”

The race featured a track record 23 lead changes, plus seven cautions for 39 laps.

Series points leader Chris Buescher finished fifth and maintained his series lead with 528 points, 29 points ahead of second place Ty Dillon.

“It’s a good points day, that’s how it ended up,” Buescher said. “The pit road speeding penalty is on me. ...

I got us a little bit behind there and put us in a bad spot but the guys did a good job coming back.”

Chase Elliott, who won last summer’s XFINITY Chicagoland race spun out with 23 laps to go and finished 14th.

Ross Kenseth, driving the No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing, was sixth in his XFINITY Series debut.

ARCA RACE Because of a spin from a spin during qualifying, Ryan Reed started Saturday’s SCOTT 150 near the back

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Conor O’Neill O’Neill, a junior outside hitter for Notre Dame, is, in coach Patrick Cole’s words, “A dynamic allaround player.” During the 2015 season, O’Neill registered 217 kills with a 40 percent kill percentage, 43 aces and 178 digs.

“He attacks in all phases of the game, whether hitting, serving

or defending,” Cole added.

“Offensively, he has the power and finesse to be a dominant outside hitter. Defensively, he reads attacks extremely well, and makes the difficult plays look routine.”

Noah Randall The Plainfield Central senior setter had 835 assists, 97 blocks and 48 aces for the Wildcats.

“Noah Randall is one of the best setters in the state, and has shown

that by leading the Plainfield Central Wildcats to one of their best seasons,” Central coach Alex Hurburt said. “Noah is looking forward to continuing his career playing in the competitive MIVA conference at Quincy University next season.”

as arguably the best middle in the state for the 2016 class,” Hurlburt said. “His blocking and attacking presence in the middle has been a big reason for the success of PCHS this season.”

Blake Reardon

The 6-7 senior outside hitter will be playing for two-time defending national champion Loyola next spring. Tischler, an integral part of Downers South’s 2013 state championship squad, recorded 338 kills, 70 block-kills, 170 digs and 46 aces for the Mustangs this season.

“He has matured as a player,” said DGS coach Kurt Steuer.

“His skill-set got better each and every year. That has allowed him to become player he was at high school level. He showed great leadership this year.”

Junior for JCA posted 490 kills, 32 aces and 30 blocks.

Liam Reidy The senior outside hitter totaled 296 kills for regional finalist Downers North this season, and had 12 matches in which he recorded double digits in kills.

A two-year starter, Reidy also contributed 35 blocks for points, 21 aces, 2.24 serve-receive average and 105 digs.

“Liam was our X-factor as a sixrotation player,” said Downers North coach Mark Wasik. “When he was on, we were on as a team and were able to compete with the best teams in the state.”

Weslee Rogman Rogman, a Plainfield Central junior, posted 321 kills, 174 blocks and 37 aces.

“He has emerged on the scene

Will Tischler

Luke Van Eck He tallied 217 kills, 28 aces, 52 blocks and 172 digs for Joliet West during the Tigers’ run to a regional title.

“He was a captain middle hitter, leader by example, the first one in the parking lot for practice, games,” Herrmann said.

Evan Walsh The Carthage College-bound Walsh was Maine South’s go-to outside hitter, racking up 322 kills.

Walsh was a three-year starter and two-time all-CSL South team member.

He added 237 digs, 22 aces and 66 blocks.

“Evan is a true competitor who brings his best to the court,” said Maine South coach Gary Granell.

“He is someone other teams know they have to contain in order to be successful.”

Jon Wheaton

Lockport senior tallied 143 kills, 77.5 blocks and 33 digs. He is killed the ball at a 41.1 percent on the season. He was part of the Marist Invite All-Tournament Team.

Gage Wuestenfeld Wuestenfeld totaled 386 kills, 89 blocks and 48 aces this season and was the go-to hitter for Plainfield Central.

“Whether in the front or back row, Gage has had a huge impact on the offense, and has clearly been one of the top hitters in the state,” Hurlburt said.

Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini contributed

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Wedn esday, June 24, 2015 | bug leneW spapers.com gronk | from page 11 of the field, but took his No. 58 Lilly Diabetes-MOMO-FordPerformance Ford to Victory Lane at Chicagoland Speedway.

“Since we unloaded, Carlos (Lira) gave me a car that it was my job to mess up, really, which I tried to in qualifying, but, luckily, we were good enough to overcome that,” Reed said. “All of the guys did a great job.”

Grant Enfinger, the ARCA Racing Series point leader, finished second, while Will Kimmel was third. Matt Tifft came in fourth and Frank Kimmel rounded out the top five.

“It was a great night for us at GMS Racing,” Enfinger said. “We were fighting tightness all day yesterday in practice and it was completely opposite today in the race and we were incredibly loose. After the last pit stop, Crew Chief Kelly Kovski made the call to make some really great adjustments that I wish we

could have made earlier in the race.

“I was hoping for a late race caution to race for the lead but second place is a great finish for us.

Thank you to Alamo Rent-A-Car and all of our supporters.”

Reed, who races full-time for Roush Fenway Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, also is the 15th different winner in 15 ARCA races at Chicagoland Speedway.

Reed had planned to drive in the back-to-back ARCA and Xfinity races at Chicagoland Saturday until rains led to the postponement of the second race.

Reed did complete the double, placing 12th in the Xfinity race Sunday.

Reed won at Daytona in the season-opener in the NASCAR. He is the second full-time NASCAR driver to win this season in an ARCA race, following Sprint Cup driver Trevor Bayne, who won at Pocono

Raceway.

“Seat time is seat time,” he said.

“Anytime you can be racing doorto-door it hones your skill. From that standpoint, there is always something to be had from driving a race car.”

Reed became the first Lira Motorsports driver to reach Victory Lane in ARCA. The first-year team had three cars entered Saturday, with two of the three in the top 10, as David Levine placed ninth.

John Lowinski-Loh was 23rd in the third car.

Lira was pleased with the victory for his team, which was formed during the off-season and usually fields two full-time cars, including one for his son, Michael, 17, who is too young to race at Chicagoland.

“Ryan is a tremendous driver,” Lira said. “We are very, very happy for him.”

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dGN BASEBAll How many followers do you have? in the 400 range How many people do you follow? only like 300 What do you use Twitter for the most?

To stay in touch with people and keep updated with what’s going on in the world and the community.

Who is your favorite follow?

A lot of athletes. I like kris Bryant to get Cubs stuff.

NBa oN espN @NBaoNespNNews “Ex-EMu star karrington Ward prepared to do what it takes ” loCkport hoops @loCkporthoops “Alum Richaun holmes in @si_nba @SInow article on the verge of being 2nd porter drafted in #nBADraft! ” JC athletiCs @steelmeNad “Very proud of Sal Ruiz from our football team on being voted a “outstanding Volunteer” at Joliet’s Miracle league. #Steelmenpride CiNCy JuNgle @CiNCyJuNgle “Former Bengals dT oliver Gibson to be inducted into the Joliet Area Sports hall of Fame”

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Dave Says

You need something that matters write them down. By Dear Dave, doing this, you’ll be My wife and I are in our taking the first steps twenties. We have no debt toward making these and $50,000 in the bank. things reality. When Our income is $90,000 a you have something year, and we’re cautious Says specific that you want to live on less than we Dave money advice by money to do, it gives make. Still, we can’t seem dave ramsey you a reason to make to get motivated to make it behave. a budget. How can we get God calls us to manage well inspired to do this?

Isaac the resources He gives us, so that we’re able to do good Dear Isaac, Two of the biggest motivators things for His kingdom and His we have are pain and pleasure. people. Broke people can’t give, Financially, you guys don’t have so my advice would be to use any pain. You’re killing it! So, your talents and resources for we’re going to have to figure the good of others.

—Dave out something associated with pleasure.

I think you need to look for something bigger than money to push you. You guys need to ask yourselves, “What are we Dear Dave, saving for?” On a bigger scale, My husband and I work and ask yourselves, “What can we live in an RV. The vehicle is do with this money?” paid for and I’d like to upgrade It sounds to me like you to a larger one, but that would both realize money can’t be the mean taking out a $30,000 loan. goal. And that’s a good thing. We have $30,000 in savings, You guys are obviously smart, including our emergency fund, gifted people. I’m sure you have and we make $55,000 a year. ideas and goals, dreams and What are your thoughts? desires. Talk about them and Renee

Don’t buy the RV

Dear Renee, I think what you’re doing with your lives is kind of cool.

But I can’t advise financing something that will go down in value as quickly as an RV. I wouldn’t even do it on the basis that it’s going to be your primary residence.

Let’s look at things from a different angle. First of all, I think your emergency fund is a little high. I recommend three to six months of expenses, and on a household income of $55,000, holding $20,000 in reserve would be a lot. If you kept $15,000 in the bank, that would leave you with $15,000.

If you’re talking about a $30,000 upgrade, you’d only need to save up another $15,000.

—Dave

Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations.

Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

county news

Area legislators schedule town hall meeting Meeting will give legislators opportunity to answer questions on legislation, budget State sens. Jennifer BertinoTarrant, D-Shorewood, and Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, and reps.

Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, and Emily McAsey, D-Romeoville, will hold a town hall meeting to discuss legislative issues from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 29, at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook.

“I appreciate the open discussions with community members about topics that are important to them,” BertinoTarrant said in a release.

With the regular legislative session over, the town hall will

give legislators an opportunity to answer questions from community members on legislation, the budget and any other concerns they may have.

“Communication between voters and officeholders is essential. I look forward to this exchange of news, views and ideas,” McGuire said.

The town hall meeting is open to the public. Anyone with questions or concerns can join the legislators for a candid conversation about state and local government issues.

“The best ideas for reforming

Springfield come from the common sense wisdom of Illinois taxpayers,” McAsey said. “As our state grapples with a severe fiscal crisis, it is especially important that lawmakers listen to the ideas of residents so that we accurately represent their beliefs and help Illinois move forward.”

For more information or to submit questions ahead of time, contact Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at 815-254-4211 or email bertinotarrant49@att. net.

“Town Halls are an excellent way to bring factual information to the people. It gives our constituents an opportunity to ask questions and voice their concerns,” Manley said. “Realistically, conversations about problems lead to solutions.

We need to hear from you.”

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JUNE 24

Graphic Novels for GrownUps. 7-8 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages 18+. For more information, call 815-725-1715 or visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us.

JUNE 25

Party in the Park - Girls Night Out. There is always something fun, family friendly and free to do in Shorewood this summer. Every week the event will have a bounce house, crafts, games and activities. Band: Cover Story. Special Event: Girls Night Out. For more information, visit www.vil.shorewood.il.us/Events.

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.

Backyard Composting. 7-8 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages 18+. Interested in sustainable living? Want to know how to compost, but don’t know where to start? Then stop by for an informational session on how to compost at home. Help yourself, and the environment, at the same time. For more information, call 815-725-1715 or visit www. shorewood.lib.il.us.

JUNE 26

Overdrive’s Digital Bookmobile is making a stop at Joliet Public Library. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Joliet Library-Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet.

Take advantage of this unique

opportunity to explore all the digital resources Joliet Public LIbrary has to offer through Overdrive. Patrons of all ages can climb aboard the traveling exhibit and visit five separate spaces showcasing eBooks, audiobooks, a gadget gallery and more. Call 815-740-2666 or visitjolietlibrary. org/calendar to learn more.

JUNE 26-27

Rummage Sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 203 North Ottawa St. Clothing for women, men and children. Winter coats, household items, knick knacks, restaurant equipment, chairs and bicycles will be at the rummage sale.

Please contact Mechelle at 815724-1244 or mhorvat@cc-doj. org with questions. All of the proceeds from the sale of these donated items benefit Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet.

Catholic Charities provides a wide variety of services to poor and vulnerable individuals of all faiths and beliefs.

JUNE 26-28

Taste of Joliet 2015. At ATI Field Joliet Memorial Stadium.

With 25 food vendors, carnival, kids zone, and headline entertainment, the Taste of Joliet is the highlight of the summer.

General Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door, children 11 and under free w/adult, Seniors $5.

For more information, visit www. tasteofjoliet.com.

JUNE 27

Interactive Drumming Circle. 2 to 3 p.m. at Joliet Main Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. All ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by their

parents, registration required.

Participate in a drumming circle using a variety of instruments after learning some fundamental drumming and percussion techniques. Please feel free to bring your own percussion instrument. Call 815-740-2666 to register or visitjolietlibrary.org/ calendar.

JUNE 29

SUPER Cinema. 6-8 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. All Ages.

Monday nights just got SUPER awesome at the library. The library will be showing your favorite superhero movies every Monday throughout the summer reading program. Bring your blankets and movie candy, and the library will supply the popcorn.

Call the library for a list of titles.

All films will be rated either PG or PG-13. For more information, call 815-725-1715 or visit www. shorewood.lib.il.us.

JULY 1

Pokemon Pals. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Ages 7-13. Calling all trainers! Bring your Pokémon DS games and cards to play and trade with all the other trainers who attend. Learn to play or come to sharpen your skills!

JULY 2

Party in the Park - Cross Town Classic Night. There is always something fun, family friendly and free to do in Shorewood this summer.

Every week the event will have a bounce house, crafts, games and activities. Band: Five Guys Named Moe. Special Event:

Cross Town Classic Night. For more information, visit www.vil. shorewood.il.us/Events.

Campfire Stories. 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at the ShorewoodTroy Library. Ages 2-8. Enjoy stories and songs good enough to be told around a campfire.

Drop-ins welcome! Parents of children younger than 5 must be in attendance.

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.

Board Game Night. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library.

Ages 13+. Stop by to play fun multiplayer board games like Magic the Gathering, Risk, Scrabble and more! Bring your friends and family for a fun night out.

JULY 7

STEAM Team. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Ages 9-14. When you’re not creating masterpieces in Art Club, check out STEAM Team to learn a different kind of skill. Projects will include playing with light and motion, building Makey-Makey video games with everyday objects and more!

JULY 8

Fiction Book Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Ages 18+. Join us to discuss this month’s book pick. Enjoy tasty treats while discussing what you liked (and didn’t like) about this month’s book pick.

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school | from page 1 Randich noted that as a principal, he’s been supported over his career by both his family and his school family, including the school board, staff and students.

Two former students now hold prominent roles in the community: Joliet Fire Chief Joseph Formhals, and Councilman John Gerl.

Randich even remembered Gerl’s contribution in a key game during his high school baseball career.

“He did hit a homerun in the regional championship,” Randich said. “He came through.”

Randich is a lifelong Joliet resident, with 39 years in education. A 1972 graduate of Joliet Central, the newly retired principal attended University of St. Francis, and joined the staff at Joliet Central in 1984 as a teacher and coach. He became principal in 2007.

Randich said that the most rewarding part of being an educator in his hometown is watching the students who have passed through the halls of Joliet Central go on to become productive adults.

“As a teacher, coach and principal, I’ve been blessed with many former students who have done well,” he said.

“That’s really our reward in our profession, to see how well young people do in their personal and professional lives.”

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