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THE CHASE IS HERE Top 12 set to start playoffs in Joliet

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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he field for the Chase is set - again.

After the final 12 drivers were decided after Saturday night’s race in Richmond, NASCAR made an unprecedented move and replaced Martin Truex, Jr. with Ryan Newman in the Chase after citing that Newman’s Michael Waltrip Racing teammates, Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers, intentionally manipulated the race while Newman held the lead, allowing Truex to earn a spot in the Chase.

Video and audio apparently showed Boyer spinning out with eight laps remaining to force See CHASE, page 15

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WITH ESPN ANALYST

Rusty Wallace

This weekend marks the third year in a row the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup opens at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.

Voyager Media sports reporter Mark Gregory was able to talk to Hall of Fame driver and ESPN NASCAR analyst Rusty Wallace about the Chase set up and the big NASCAR story lines.

The interview took place prior to the NASCAR sanctions against MichaelWaltrip Racing and the removal of Martin Truex, Jr. from the Chase.

MG: Well, Rusty, the race for the Chase is over and the field is set, what are your thoughts on the top 12?

RW: My take on that race is it was just so damn exciting on who was going to make it and who wasn’t. If the caution didn’t come out at the end, Ryan Newman was going to win the race and he was in and Jeff Gordon would have made it, then Clint Bowyer spun out and it changed everything.As was all the drama in NASCAR and it was what the fans were hoping for. It was an amazing race for the Chase.

MG: The last two seasons, the driver that has won the first race of the Chase at Chicagoland has gone on to win the Spring Cup. Is that pure coincidence or do you feel there is that much momentum gained from winning the first race?

RW: I actually think it is a little bit coincidence, but I will tell you, and maybe I’m contradicting myself here, but I think Carl Edwards is really going good this year and he has his mojo going as I call it. His crew chief Jimmy Finning is a real veteran and a real smart, smart guy. They paired Jimmy and Carl and have seen results from the beginning. That car has been fast. Mileand-a-halfs are Carl’s specialty and for him to win on a short track last night, which surprised me, but he did good. I did not expect him to win on a short track, so this could be his year for a championship and a win here would help.

MG: What are your thoughts in general about the Chase opening at Chicagoland Speedway?

RW: We all love coming to Chicago. It is a great city and the race track is designed nice, its beautiful and we all enjoy it. I hope there is a good crowd there for the race, the attendance has been down more than I thought it should be, but this is a big, big race. It is a great place to kick off the Chase. I am a Midwest guy, I grew up in St. Louis and I like the place. I like the people that run it, I

like the family that owns it, I like the racing it puts on and there is nothing wrong with getting to hang out on Michigan Avenue a little bit and have something to eat.

MG: With eight laps left at Richmond and Ryan Newman leading the race, Clint Bowyer spun out, eventually leading to Michael Waltrip Racing teammate Martin Truex, Jr. making the Chase instead of Newman.You said on ESPN after the race you felt the spinout was not only intentional, but ordered by the team, do you still believe that?

RW:The whole thing looked peculiar. I only saw what we saw after the race and we were asked to report what we saw and from what we saw, it looked like he spun the car out on purpose to help his teammate.

He is the only one that knows that. We can all speculate all we want, but he is the guy that knows.

Personally, if that did happen, I think he was under extreme pressure from his race team to make him do that. I don’t think Clint himself would ever do that. I know Clint, he is a great guy and has very good character and I think that is team self-induced. I did actually meet with Michael Waltrip and Michael had no idea that happened. He saw everything and was surprised. It seemed like it all came from a spotter a crew chief and an engineer that all got together, if indeed that did happen.

I shouldn’t be dreaming all this stuff up, because I really don’t know.

MG: That being said, do you think that move will hurt Bowyer’s chances of winning the Chase? Do you expect drivers, like Newman who in his last 10 races with Stewart-Haas and out of the Chase, who have nothing to lose to retaliate and wreck the No. 15 at some point?

RW: I’m not avoiding the question, man, I just don’t know. I know if I was there and I got taken out by somebody that threw the race, if the race was actually thrown, by him spinning on purpose, yeah, I would be upset and disappointed with Clint.

MG: You drove for a long time and if stuff

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like that happened when you drove no one would have known. With the technology today, we were able to see the in-car camera and hear the audio between Bowyer and his crew. While fans like to see all the lookins, is that technology a good thing?

RW: Everyone in the world has done that in the past. I know several drivers hat have spun out on purpose to bring a caution out or hit the wall and act like they can’t get off the wall or whatever.The problem now with these teams is that all the networks are monitoring all the radios and there are 30 or more cameras and then in-car cameras, so if you are going to do it, it’s not as easy to run and hide, but I will tell you, everyone did it.

MG: What are you most looking forward to heading into the Chase?

RW: This is going to be a helluva year this year with the new Gen6 car. That car has really proved to be a hot rod and it is breaking track records everywhere it has went. I think we are going to see a lot of great racing. I think we will see the 48 car of

Jimmie Johnson come out of his slump and take off like a rocket in Chicago and Carl Edwards has proved he’s got what it takes.

From there on out, the field is so equal. We have Kyle Busch in the Chase this year and Matt Kenseth in the new car for Joe Gibbs has been tremendously consistent. This mile-and-a-half is going to tell us a lot.

MG: If you had to pick now, who is your favorite to win at Chicagoland?

RW: To win this race, I am going to say Matt Kenseth. He has been strong and fast.

But, I can tell you, I have picked and picked and picked all year and haven’t got one right yet. But, me and the folks from ESPN all pick, but none of us have been right yet.

But, I do lead in points for getting closest, but that doesn’t mean a whole lot.

MG: Who is your favorite to win the Sprint Cup Championship?

RW: I keep wanting to say Johnson, but he has had so many problems. He has to come out of Chicago with a good race for me to say him again, but he is who I picked at the beginning of the year.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘MOM’!

Mother Church, St. Patrick’s, honors 175th anniversary

By Clare Walters For the Bugle

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he Mass commemorating St. Patrick’s Catholic Church’s 175th anniversary started like any ordinary parish Mass, just as the parish itself started out all those years ago.

But the parish grew to be something special, just as the Sept. 7 celebration did.

The Rev. Peter Jankowski asked See ST. PAT’S, page 23 Bishop R. Daniel Conlon blesses the people that came to celebrate St. Patrick Church’s 175th anniversary.

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News

Will County Celtic Fest means party like you’re Irish Will County Celtic Fest is getting ready for big fun on Sept.

14. There will be fun for all ages with live music on two stages.

Admission is $5 for age 13 and over. Children 12 and under are free. The event is held at St. Joe’s Park, 733 Theodore Street, Joliet with free parking. There will be plenty of food, cold beer, raffles, vendors and much more.

To honor those who serve, all military and first responders admitted free. The day jump starts at noon with bagpipes

during the opening ceremonies, featuring Will County Executive Larry Walsh. After a moment of silence, the Emerald Society will start the sweet tones of “Amazing Grace” followed by the rolling thunder of the pipe band’s own rock version of the tune.

Music on the main stage includes an exciting mix of traditional Irish, and just about everything wonderful that goes with it. The bands include Cutthroat Shamrock at 8:30 p.m. and acoustic preview at 12:30;

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Keigher Academy of Irish Dance will be among the performers at Celtic Fest Sept. 14 at St. Joe’s Park in Joliet.

Ploughboys at 2 p.m.; Colm O’Brien at 2:45 p.m.; Reilly at 3:45 p.m.; John Condron & the Old Gang Orchestra at 5:30 p.m.; and Tallymoore at 7 p.m. with an acoustic preview at 1 p.m.

The Heritage Tent is where the St. Patrick’s School All Year Class Reunion will be held.Admissions from people attending the reunion will be earmarked for the Pat Paul Memorial Scholarship.

The Heritage Stage will feature cultural events, including open Irish pub sessions, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, learn to jig, and more.

Race fans will love meeting

Indy Lights driver Peter Dempsey.

The famous Irish driver has earned top positions on the toughest courses, including the Autobahn. He will be on hand all day for photos with his race car, including interviews and autograph sessions at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The Allied Nursery Children’s Area has expanded to involve numerous actives, including the Chicago Parent Magazine Wee Folk Area for the youngest among us. Kids can plant a shamrock, touch a fire truck, bounce in an inflatable obstacle course, race in potato sacks, go into the petting

zoo, have a face painted, attend a magic show and so much more.

All actives are included in the price of admission.The Autobahn Race Zone will feature crafts and games, too. Prizes provided by Ranch Frostie.

The Keigher Academy of Irish Dance will be performing on both stages.

The fest is organized by the Irish American Society of County Will, the area’s leading Irish group since 1981. Members enter free.

For details, maps and other information, click to www.

WillCountyCelticFest.com.

Union Station work to derail commuters Rock Island work will prompt bus rides to New Lenox

By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

Some of the commuters who use Metra’s Rock Island rail line will be taking a slightly different route when they leave Joliet’s Union Station during the next six months.

During three different one-week periods at certain times of day, they’ll hop on a bus, take it to the station in New Lenox and then board a train.

The news was announced during the Joliet City Council meeting onTuesday.Lisa Dorothy,the city’s civil engineer,explained the situation during a presentation to update the council members on current and future construction projects in the downtown area.

The busing is related to the construction of a new platform at Union Station. It is a component of the $52 million transportation center that will be built next door to the historic depot. When completed, trains,

buses and taxis will stop there.

The Rock Island platform is being moved from one side of the existing tracks to the other.There will be three different one-week time periods during construction when the platform cannot be used,Dorothy said.“When construction activities get within a certain distance of the tracks then Metra safety requirements won’t allow trains to run,” Dorothy said.The time periods have not been specifically scheduled yet.

So commuters will be taken by bus to the train station in New Lenox so they can catch a train there.

Travelers will have to begin their commute a little earlier, however.

“You will have to board a bus earlier than you would board a train in order to get to the New Lenox train station on time,”Dorothy said.“Commutes will be affected.”

To minimize the inconvenience, the work won’t be scheduled during rush hours. “(It will be during) mid-day time frames when ridership is at its lowest,” Dorothy said.

Councilman Jim McFarland asked to have a meeting scheduled to advise the public about the busing.

Richards Street detour slated beginning Sept. 9 As part of the continued work on the Joliet Gateway Center transportation campus, Richards /Herkimer Street between Washington Street and Jefferson Street will be closed for railroad bridge rehabilitation work beginning Monday, Sept. 9.

A detour will be posted for local traffic using Washington Street,Eastern Avenue and Jefferson Street. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when travelling in the area. It is anticipated that this work will be completed by Oct. 14, 2013.

The Joliet Gateway Center transportation

campus is a $43.4 million project that includes the construction of new commuter parking facilities, construction of a new bus facility, construction of a new train station and the relocation of train passenger platforms. The project is funded through a $32 million grant from the state of Illinois, $7.5 million in funding from the city of Joliet, $2.2 million from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and $1.7 million from PACE. For additional information, contact the City of Joliet Department of Public Works at 815724-4200.

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$6.6 million for county road work Gov. Pat Quinn recently announced capital investments of more than $6.6 million for road construction projects in Will County.

The projects are part of Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward.

“These construction projects will improve Route 53 in Romeoville and upgrade traffic signals in various parts of Will County,” Quinn said. “They will also employ a number of construction workers, which will help the local economy.”

The Illinois Department of Transportation will manage the projects.

The intersection of 143rd Street and Lemont Road in Homer Glen will be widened and reconstructed for $2,354,625 by P.T. Ferro Construction Co. of Joliet, the lowest of six bidders.

The work will include new pavement, storm sewer, curb and gutter, traffic signals and roadway lighting.

Illinois Route 53 at the intersection of Material Road in Romeoville will be widened to accommodate turn lanes.

Material Road will be realigned, and new traffic signals will be installed at the intersection as well. P.T. Ferro Construction Co. of Joliet was the lowest of three bidders for the work at $1,817,446.

Manhattan-Monee Road will be resurfaced for a little over four miles from Schoolhouse Road

to Center Road in Manhattan and Green Garden Townships.

Iroquois Paving Corporation of Watseka was the lowest of five bidders for the work at $1,829,188.

Light emitting diode (LED) traffic lights will be installed at various locations in Bolingbrook, Joliet and other parts of Will County for $746,522 by H & H Electric Co. of Franklin Park, the lowest of three bidders.

“As our area continues to grow and prosper, we welcome the improvements to meet the needs generated by the developments,” State Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, said. “Not only will the construction and maintenance increase road safety and ease of travel for commuters and area residents,these projects will create good-paying jobs in the region.”

“I am pleased these much needed projects in our district are being funded,” State Rep. Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, said.

“These projects will ease traffic, increase safety and come with well-paying construction jobs which are a great benefit for our region.”

These projects are part of Quinn’s $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest capital construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest capital construction programs in the nation.

Group tells Foster immigration changes overdue

By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

After collecting 2,200 postcards from local residents backing immigration reform, a group from Joliet’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church delivered them Aug. 30 to U.S rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville.

The members of Nuevo Horizonte, or New Horizon, want sweeping changes in the current immigration system.

They gathered many of the cards this summer during visits to Catholic parishes in Foster’s 11th Congressional District, which includes all or parts of

Aurora, Bolingbrook, Darien, Joliet, Montgomery, Naperville, New Lenox, Shorewood and Woodridge.

“As you can see, most of us are Latinos, but we are here to help any other group,” explained Rosalio Mauricio of Joliet.

Nuevo Horizonte supports a path of citizenship for undocumented U.S. residents that would keep families intact.

The group also would like lowskilled immigrants to be able to come to this country and work legally, among other things.

During the short meeting in Foster’s office, 195 Springfield Ave., Joliet, one member of the

group told Foster the story of her life since she came to the United States from Mexico as a 12-yearold. The now-31-year-old woman asked for anonymity because of her status in the immigration system. As she spoke, her voice became tense, and her eyes reddened.

Because she moved from Mexico to America with her parents when she was a young girl, she did not have any say in the matter, the woman said.

“It was not my choice. It was my parents’ choice, obviously,” she said.

Five years ago, she spent $8,000 trying unsuccessfully

to become a citizen. When her request was denied, she received a deportation letter. She became afraid that someone would knock on her door in the middle of the night and take her away from her four children, all of them younger than 11. It wasn’t easy to explain the situation to them, but she had to do it.

“I see a lot of children who lose their parents because they have been deported,” she told Foster, dabbing her eyes.

Foster told the group that reform was long overdue.

“You are preaching to the choir. I am doing everything I

can to make it happen,” he said.

Members of the Republican Party are blocking the changes because they are afraid of primary election challenges by their right-wing peers, Foster said. He urged the group to continue meeting with other elected officials to ask them to do something. Perhaps that would speed the process.

“I think the best thing right now is not big fiery marches, but quiet meetings,” Foster said.

“Every day the Republicans block this, they are telling every immigrant group, ‘We don’t like you, and we wish you weren’t here.’”

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University of St. Francis to install Johnson as president university’s ninth president.

Arvid Johnson will be To pay homage to the installed as the University university’s Franciscan of St. Francis’ ninth roots, Johnson has president on Oct. 4, also the elected to dedicate the Feast of St. Francis. inauguration and A Mass in USF’s his presidency to St. Joseph Chapel the theme, “Called will be followed to Serve, Called to by a display of Lead.” academic colors and Before joining the inauguration the University of St. event at 3 p.m. in Francis community, the Pat Sullivan Johnson served Center, and a picnic Johnson as dean of the reception on the Brennan School Quadrangle. These of Business and as a events will bring together professor of management USF faculty, staff and at Dominican University students; alumni; longtime in River Forest, Ill. Prior donors; Joliet community to entering academia on leaders; delegates from a full-time basis in 2001, regional schools, colleges and universities; and friends Johnson was a principal in a management consulting and supporters of higher firm and worked with education to welcome the

companies ranging in size from startups to multimillion-dollar business units of Fortune 500 companies.

He has more than 15 years of engineering, manufacturing and senior management experience in a variety of business environments. Johnson, who serves on numerous boards and committees for local and state organizations, has been published and holds nine U.S. and dozens of foreign patents.

He is the recipient of numerous honors, grants and awards. He and his wife, Anne, have three sons and are residents of Frankfort. They are active parishioners at St. Mar y Catholic Church in nearby Mokena.

Calendar ONGOING EVENTS Girls night out shopping.

Lodging Packages is offering a shopping trip worth remembering with the help of TownePlace Suites Joliet at the Marriott Towneplace Suites Joliet, 1515 Riverboat Center Dr., Joliet.This special offer includes a $25 Visa gift card,TownePlace Suite Recyclable tote bag, overnight accommodations in a spacious king suite, and complimentary “Morning Break” breakfast. For more information call 815-7412400.

The Soaring Achievements of John C. Houbolt.Visit this state of the art exhibit celebrating the historic 1969 moon landing and honoring the former Joliet resident and supporter of the lunar orbit rendezvous concept, John C. Houbolt. Call the Joliet Area Historical Museum at 815-7235201 or visit jolietmuseum.org.

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, 8am-1pm; MonThurs 4pm-8:30pm; Members-

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$6.67/mo., or $2.50 per hr per child.To register or for more information, call 815-838-3621, ext. 0, or visit HYPERLINK “http://www.lockportpark.org” www.lockportpark.org

Community Briefs Big Run Wolf Ranch Family Day Sept. 21

Free vision, hearing and St. Mary Nativity diabetes screening scholarships available

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

Big Run Wolf Ranch will have a Family Day / Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21, at the ranch, 14857 Farrell Road, Lockport.

Admission is $5. Parking at Wal-Mart, 16241 Farrell Road, with free, non-stop shuttle bus service to the ranch. Handicapped parking available at the ranch.

Darren Curt’s Comedy Magic will be featured, as well as food, drinks, clothing, jewelry, raffles, music. seasonal passes and adoptions available. Schedule camping, birthday parties and field trips.

Special Guests at Noon: Animals for Awareness.

Come see a lynx, fennec fox, kinkajou, hedgehog and more.

Big Run Wolf Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, federally licensed, wildlife education facility featuring rescued North American wildlife.

Come see “Kuma” the black bear, our 9 wolves, cougar “Charlie”, coyotes, raccoons, porcupines, woodchuck, skunk, , and many other wild and domestic animals.

Come enjoy up close and personal wildlife lectures going on continuously throughout the day along with guided and unguided tours of our facility.

For more information, visit www.bigrunwolfranch.org or call 815-588-0044.

The Rockdale Lions Club is sponsoring a two-day community service event at the Elwood Grade School, 409 N. Chicago Ave., Elwood.

Testing will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29.

Questions or more info, call Rockdale Lions Club at 815729-3201.

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. 815-8466500/815-740-2660

Manley hosting medication drop-off day State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting a Medication Drop-Off Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Basinger’s Pharmacy, 2202 Essington Road, Joliet.

Manley’s event is co-hosted

by Will County, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Joliet Police Department.

Manley’s event is free of charge and open to the public. Both over-the-counter and prescription medications will be accepted. Unwanted or expired vitamins, supplements, skin lotions, sun screens, and pet medications will also be accepted.

For more information on what you may bring to Manley’s Medication Drop-Off Day, email RepManley@gmail. com or call 815-725-2741.

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The Catholic Education Foundation has multiple $700 scholarships available for new students entering 1st thru 8th grade who want attend St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway, Joliet.

The scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first served basis to students who enroll after August 22 and can demonstrate a financial need.

For more information, contact Larry White at 815-7228518.

Women’s barbershop group sets open house Sweet Adelines International and the Midwest Crossroad Chorus invite women of all ages to join them for a Guest Night at 7 p.m. Sept. 17, at Trinity Christian School, 901 Shorewood Drive, Shorewood.

Those who are thinking about joining the barbershop-style group can stop by this day or any Tuesday.

For more information, call 866-luv-sing or visit chorus@ midwestcrossroad.org or www. midwestcrossroad.org

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Police Blotter

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.

Jeffrey Q. Campbell, 32, 206 S. Joliet, was arrested at 8:25 a.m. Aug. 30 at 724 Wheeler for Aggravated Domestic Battery, Criminal Sexual Abuse and Criminal Trespass to Residence.

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Devron X. Bishop, 24, 108 Wilcox, was arrested at 8:08 a.m. Aug. 30 at that address for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent.

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Rosalba A. Trombetta, 52, 1306 Walton St., Melrose Park, was arrested at 2:12 p.m.

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Daniel R. Lietke, 30, 316 Bruce Road, Lockport, was arrested at 7:26 p.m. Aug. 30 for Liquor on Public Way.

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Charles E. Gross, 24, 829 Robin Lane, was arrested at 8:43 p.m. Aug. 30 at 4th/Eastern for Possession of Cannabis.

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Roberto Garcia, 26, 311 Maple, was arrested at 9:14 p.m. Aug. 30 at Meeker/ Henderson for Possession of Cannabis.

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Raymond A. Barley, 45, 115 Essington Road, was arrested at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 30 at Jefferson and Republic for

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Kenneth D. Love, 25, 928 Magnolia Ave., was arrested at 10:13 a.m. Aug. 30 at 407 4th Ave. for Domestic Battery.

Deaonsy C. Smith, 24, 301 N. BLUFF, was arrested at 8:29 a.m. Aug. 30 at Power Alley and Van Buren for Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land and Obscenity.

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Chadra Gray, 33, 404 S. Joliet, was arrested at 1:19 p.m. Aug. 30 at 400 S. Chicago St. for Criminal Trespass to Real Property. She also had been arrested at 2:05 a.m. that day at 379 S. Chicago for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Possession of Drug Equipment.

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C. Slager, 21, 4601 11 Kevin Mallard Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:10 p.m. at Brookfield and Theodore Aug. 30 for Possession of Cannabis, Possession of Drug Equipment.

Juan Baez, 31, 2138 N. Keeler, Chicago, was arrested at 11:06 p.m. Aug. 31 at 1300 N. Larkin for DUI – Alcohol and DUI- B.A.C. over .08.

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J. Jones Jr., 28, 904 13 Earl Foxview, was arrested at 3:26 p.m. Aug. 31 at 632 Kungs Way for Theft.

Colan C. Francis, 45, 1709 Kenicott Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 31 at that address for Domestic Battery.

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G. Gildon, 21, 3 N. 15 David Cagwin Ave., was arrested at 6:39 p.m. Aug. 31 at Marion and Comstock for Possession of Cannabis. He later also was served with an Out of Town Warrant and a Will County Warrant.

Aristeo Mireles Jr., 23, 120 Peale, was arrested at 8:37 p.m. Aug. 31 at Water and Monroe for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Ammo w/out FOID, Unlawful Possession of Ammo by a Felon and Possession of Cannabis.

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Elizabeth M. Neri, 42, 701 Mohawk,was arrested at 12:15 p. m.Aug. 31 at 2524 W. Jefferson for two counts of Felony Retail Theft, Retail Theft- Misdemeanor and Attempt Retail Theft.

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Juan H. Rice, 59, 1119 N. Center, was arrested at 11:53 a.m. Aug. 31 at 1550 W. Jefferson for Animal Cruelty.

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Clarence M.Brown,33,4958 S. Marshfield, Chicago, was arrested at 9:33 p.m. Aug. 31 at Garvin and Arthur for Possession of Cannabis.

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Crystal A. Locklear, 40, 1301 Pico Court, was arrested at 1:55 p.m. Aug. 31 at 1590 N. Larkin for Retail Theft.

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Karla L. Clark, 54, 1211 N. Linden, Oak Park, was arrested at 7:45 p.m. Aug. 31 at 4220 W. Jefferson for DUI – Alcohol, Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Drug Equipment.

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Marvin J. Hogan, 36, 229 N. BRIGGS, was arrested at 9:33 a.m. Sept. 1 at 1601 E. Cass for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

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Roger M. Mancera, 37, 104 TWIN OAKS Drive, was arrested at 9:21 a.m. Sept.

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Darren D. Sims, 19, 201 Bradford Road, was arrested at 7:13 p.m. Sept. 1 at that address for Aggravated Domestic Battery.

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Tracy L. Williams, 39, 409 Rowell Ave., was arrested at 10:06 p.m. Sept. 1 at Draper and Williamson for Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon, Unlawful Use of Weapon by Felon, Unlawful Use of Weapon by Street Gang Member, Possession of Ammo W/ Out FOID, Possession of Firearm W/Out FOID, Obstructing a P.O., Resisting a P.O. and Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

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Michael T. Leon, 47, 1110 N. HICKORY, was arrested at 4:41 p.m. Sept. 2 at 1202 N. Hickory on an Out Of Town Warrant and for Motor Vehicle Theft.

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Shelly L. Sykes, 37, 1512 Legacy Pointe Blvd. was arrested at 7:35 p.m. Sept. 2 at that address for three counts of Domestic Battery.

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Letter to the Editor Focus on responsibility instead of blame With all the crime and senseless killings in our community and world, people are willing to lay blame on someone and, although some one or ones are guilty, we possibly should be dealing with responsibility, rather than blame.

We are all responsible to each other. If we believe in a Faith, then we are responsible to a higher power. Our responsibility is for us, not only to treat each other as we wish to be treated, but also to be a good role model, act ethically and morally, and respect other people’s space and property.

Responsibility is more difficult to define, whereas blame is easier to describe. But if we don’t take responsibility for our actions, then soon nothing is left.

Responsibility transcends all economic social and racial areas.

We are responsible to be a good role model to our family, friends, and in our business endeavors.

Leading by example should be the norm.

At home, we are responsible to teach our children how to live a moral, ethical, and hardworking life. At work, we owe the employer honest work in exchange for a good work environment and fair and prompt compensation.

Responsibility is the key to a good future for all of us.

Looking around us you see people in business, sports, medicine, and, of course in politics taking the easy way out and/or taking an unfair advantage of others and not respecting people’s lives and/or property.

Let’s stop playing the blame card and, instead, accept responsibility in our daily lives.

Mark Turk Joliet

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taKe 5 Horoscopes Blessings may be disguised in the week ahead. Even a mistake may turn out to be necessary to a worthwhile achievement. Avoid taking on additional obligations whenever possible.

When all you have on hand is lemons, it’s time to make lemonade. The first half of the week might bring you a spate of sour people, so be sure to use extra sugar.

The book of life doesn’t have a table of contents. Some things you must test for the truth all by yourself during the upcoming week. Mental blocks keep you from falling off a cliff.

Plans, promises and proposals may have more holes than Swiss cheese. During the first half of the week, you may let your generous nature and enthusiasm get the best of you.

You and a teammate or partner may live under the same skies, but you might not see the same horizon.

Remain aware this week that other people may have a different sets of standards.

A problem can be a springboard to an uplifting experience if you take time to examine the situation and learn from it. Study hard and obtain an education in areas where you have an obvious deficit.

Love is a two-way street, so be careful you don’t run someone off the road. Your sense of timing is out of kilter in the first half of the week, which could lead you to make mistakes of judgment.

You can’t live your dreams when you’re busy living your doubts. In the week ahead, be a bit more restrained about spending, but don’t be afraid to buy something you really want.

You may give the wrong people the benefit of the doubt.

In the week ahead, your skepticism, as well as your loyalties, could be misplaced. You may spend when it’s smarter to be thrifty.

The space between what’s wrong and right is where you may be hiding in the week ahead. Questions of what is ethical in social situations could surface and create inertia.

You can live in the past or learn from it. Rules and regulations could cramp your style in the early part of the week. Use your innate ingenuity to avoid problems.

Seeing is believing. You may find it difficult to operate on blind faith alone during the week ahead. Focus on making your dreams for the future a reality, even in the face of opposition.

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Homecoming 1952, Civil War serve as backdrop for walk’s stories Plainfield Historical Society’s Cemetery Walk 2013 will spotlight two sisters and three brothers who were the children of Plainfield pioneer families.

Bonded by sisterly-love, Carrie and May Sennitt followed different paths in life. They will be portrayed by Nicki Alander and Sue Hasenyager, respectively.

Among the first graduates of Plainfield High School, one sister settled at Plainfield and helped run the family dairy. The other pursued a college education in the late 19th century when few women were afforded that opportunity. Both were honored guests of the first Plainfield Homecoming in 1952. With the parade line-up as their backdrop, the sisters tell the story of their family and their own lives. The vignette also will feature Tom Mulcahy as the driver.

The Sennitt Sisters story was written and researched

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Nicki Alander (left) rehearses a Cemetery Walk vignette with Sue Hasenyager and Tom Mulcahy. The three will recall 1952 when Carrie and May Sennitt were the honored guests in the first Plainfield Homecoming.

by Hasenyager with additional research by Tina Beaird, Joel Craig and Michael Lambert.

Years earlier, three Countryman brothers — Peter, Charles and

Joseph — rose to the “call of duty” when the Civil War broke out in 1861. The conflict between the states often led to personal conflict as the nation

and individuals wrestled with the issues and sacrifice of preserving the Union while abolishing slavery 150 years ago.

Their story was written by Tom Hernandez and Matt Reavill and researched by Tina Beaird and Joel Craig. Peter, Charles and Joseph will be portrayed by Tyler Spangler, Jordan Willner and Alvah Bickner.

Samantha Reavill and Sarah Reavill will take on the role of Harriet Countryman, and Postmaster John Sennitt will be played by Ken Blair.

In addition to the Sennitt and Countryman stories, the society will portray a young newlywed railroad worker; a local educator turned-physician; and Plainfield’s pioneer aviator, Eddie Gardner.

A limited number of tickets are available for Cemetery Walk 2013.

Tickets cost $10 per person.

If the event does not sell out in advance, remaining tickets will

be available at the gate for $15 per person.

Tickets may be purchased at the Plainfield Public Library (15025 S. Illinois St.) during regular business hours; from 1- 4 p.m. Saturdays at the society’s Main Street Museum (23836 W. Main St.); and from 1-3 p.m. Saturdays at the society’s Depot Museum (Lockport Street near the Village Hall).

All money raised benefits the projects of the Plainfield Historical Society.

For more information,call (815) 436-4073 or (815) 436-6466.

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Schools

JTHS plans homecoming events for Central, West campuses Joliet Township High School Homecoming events for the 20132014 school year begin on Sept.

16 for Joliet West High School and on Sept. 30 for Joliet Central High School.This year’s theme for the West Campus is “Dancing in the Dark: A Masquerade Ball,” while the Central Campus will celebrate with “Fiesta.”

Powder Puff games The traditional flag football game between junior and senior girls at Joliet West will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Joliet West Football Field, 401 N. Larkin Avenue in Joliet.The Joliet Central High School Powder Puff game will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Joliet Central Athletic Complex football field, located off the 100 block of Collins Street in Joliet.

Parades Homecoming Day for Joliet West High School is Saturday, Sept. 21

and kicks off with the traditional Homecoming Parade at 8 a.m.The parade route starts in the Joliet West parking lot and proceeds east on Glenwood Avenue to Midland Avenue. It then heads north on Midland to Black Road; west on Black Road to Madison Street; south on Madison to Glenwood; and then east on Glenwood back to Joliet West High School.

Homecoming day for Joliet Central High School is Saturday, Oct. 5 and begins at 9:30 a.m. with the Homecoming Parade.

The parade will start behind Joliet Central High School and head north on Herkimer towards Jackson Street; west on Jackson to Chicago Street; South on Chicago towards Jefferson Street; east on Jefferson towards Collins Street; and north on Collins, before turning right into the Joliet Athletic Complex.

Football games Homecoming football games

for Joliet West High School will take place on Sept. 21 after the parade, beginning with the sophomore game at 10 a.m. followed by the varsity game at 12:30 p.m. The games will be held at the Joliet West High School Football field.

The Homecoming football games for Joliet Central High School will take place on Oct. 5 after the parade, beginning with the sophomore game at 11 a.m., followed by the varsity game at 1 p.m.The games will be held at the Joliet Central High School Athletic Complex.

Dances The final event at both campuses concludes with the Homecoming dance. Joliet West High School will hold their dance on Sept. 21 in the West Cafeteria from 6:30 -9:30 p.m.

Central’s dance will take place on Oct. 5 in the Central Gymnasium from 7-10 p.m.

Workforce Services to offer manufacturing training program Will County Workforce Services Division is offering training for manufacturing jobs through a $2 million multi-county grant.

Those accepted into the program will learn the skills to be Computer Numeric Control operators, welders, industrial machinery mechanics and robotics technicians.

Successful applicants will receive training, help choosing a manufacturing career for which they are best suited, a chance to use skills at a worksite while being paid, connections to full-time jobs, and assistance with transportation costs and equipment, at no cost.

To qualify, applicants must: meet eligibility guidelines of low income based on family size or is a dislocated worker; must be at least 18 years old; must pass math and reading assessments; and submit to and pass a drug test.

The first step in applying for the ATIM program is to attend an information session held at the Workforce Services Division offices, 214 N. Ottawa St. The sessions are held twice weekly and will cover the basics of the ATIM Program, eligibility requirements and next steps.

Call 815-723-3824 to reserve a spot at an upcoming session.

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Festivities accompany NASCAR race in Joliet Here are some events dealing with the GEICO 400 Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday.

RACE FAN RALLY For the third consecutive year, NASCAR and Chicagoland Speedway will team up to bring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hauler Parade to Downtown Joliet on Thursday, Sept. 12.

More than 30 haulers, from Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Jimmie Johnson to Matt Kenseth, will thunder through the streets of Joliet for fans to enjoy as the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup returns to Chicagoland Speedway.

Race fans are invited to gather at Hollywood Casino Joliet at 4 pm (trucks depart at 4:30 pm), to get up close to the haulers and take photos prior to the start of the Parade, which is scheduled to begin at 5 pm.The parade will stage west of the river bridge on Jefferson Street before heading east bound on Jefferson and making a left on Scott Street.

The Chicagoland Speedway pace car and fire safety vehicles will lead the parade north on Scott Street, before making a left onto Jackson, and then a left on Ottawa to head south en route to Chicagoland Speedway.

Fans can watch the Hauler Parade from anywhere along the route (including the start at Hollywood Casino), but are encouraged to attend designated viewing areas at McBrody’s Bar and Grill (73 W. Jefferson St.), The Joliet Historical Museum (201 N. Ottawa) and the Joliet Public Library (150 N. Ottawa).

The Hauler Parade is part of Joliet’s Race Fan Rally, taking place from 4 to 10 pm on Sept.

12. Race Fan Rally is celebrating its 12th anniversary and features games, a classic car show, driver appearances, live music and fun

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Kevin Harvick is scheduled to appear at the Race Fan Rally Sept.

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for the entire family.

Chicagoland Speedway campers already on-site will also have a designated viewing area in the Gate 5 reserved parking lot, located on the north side of the facility.

The Hauler Parade is estimated to arrive at The Speedway by 6 pm. The lot will not be open to the public.

Kevin Harvick will highlight the rally this year as the first A-List driver to sign autographs in downtown Joliet for the event.

Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet, will depart Richard Childress Racing at the end of this season and join Stewart-Haas Racing in 2014.

CHICAGOLAND GOES COUNTRY Danielle Bradbery, the 17-yearold Texas native who sang her

way into the national spotlight on Season 4 of ‘The Voice’, will perform the national anthem prior to the GEICO 400 on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Chicagoland Speedway.

Bradbery, who coach and country star Blake Shelton described as“the most important artist to ever walk across The Voice stage,” recently released her debut single, “The Heart of Dixie,” which made its entrance at No.1 on the iTunes country chart and No. 16 on Billboard’s Hot Country Charts. During her time on ‘The Voice’, Bradbery’s renditions of country classics were responsible for more iTunes downloads than any other contestant in show history.

Bradbery will join label mate Brantley Gilbert at Chicagoland Speedway, when he performs an infield pre-race concert prior to the GEICO 400, See NASCAR, page 14

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Brantley Gilbert will play the pre-race concert at Chicagoland Speedway.

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Porters sweep Wildcat Invite Lockport won the 16-team Plainfield Central cross-country invite with 87 points. Scoring were Will Giroux (7th, 16:02.31), Kristian Hernandez (11th, 16:21.80), MarkKeefe Diamond (20th, 16:34.38), Chris Fojtik (22nd, 16:37.59) and Jared Bitters (27th, 16:53.96).

•Joliet Central was fifth at the Wildcat Invite with 162 points.

Scoring for the Steelmen were Salvador Lazaro (4th, 15:52.28), Raul Rosendo (18th, 16:29.99), Vince Moreno (33rd, 17:00.07), Jaime Quintero (53rd, 17:37.39) and Yovani Rosendo (54th, 17:38.83).

•Joliet Catholic was 16th in the Plainfield Central Invite with 452 points. Jeremy Adams (60th, 17:52.29) was the first Hilltopper through the chute.

GIRLS CC •Lockport won the 16-team Plainfield Central cross-country invite with 31 points. Aubrey Elwood won the race in 18:58.39.

Also scoring were Taylor Latta (3rd, 19:04.47), Haley Beaumont

(8th, 19:14.62), Bianca Wiemeyer (9th, 19:16.27) and Emmie Hahn (10th, 19:23.40).

•Joliet Catholic placed sixth with 155 points. Alex Blotnik (17th, 19:55.67), Maddie Kennedy (18th,20:05.84),Chloe Korst (31st, 20:57.22), Moira McSteen (34th, 21:05.34) and Marissa Corral (22:27.88) scored for the Angels.

•Joliet Central placed ninth at the Wildcat Invite with 220 points.

Reyna Martinez (38th, 21:19.28) and Erin Menegon (39th,21:20.88) both finished in the top 40.

off an assist from David Fuentes for West.

At the IMSA Tournament, Joliet Catholic beat the host IMSA 2-1.

Panagiotis Zografos and Antonio Acosta scored for the Hilltoppers.

•In the Lemont Cup, LincolnWay West defeated Lockport 1-0.

•In the Lemont Cup, Minooka and Riverside-Brookfield tied at 3-3. Matt Dlugopolski, Giacomo Raimondi and Joe McCabe scored for the Indians (1-3-1).

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Minooka beat Plainfield South 162-179 at Heritage Bluffs.

Minooka beat Joliet Catholic 163-177.

At the Oswego Scramble, Minooka tied Waubonsie Valley for the win with a 57 at the 16team invite at Blackberry Oaks in Bristol.

•Joliet Township finished tied for second in their own triangular, tying Lincoln-Way West with a 164. Lincoln-Way North won with a 158.

Wheaton St. Francis defeated Joliet Catholic 4-1. Tommy Paige tallied the lone goal for the Hilltoppers.

•In the Windy City Ram Classic, Joliet West defeated Mount Carmel 4-2. Mando Alvarado scored a pair of goals for West in consolation play. Eduardo Bernal and Jesus Gutierrez also added goals, while Henry Brito and Sergio Ma tallied assists.

Joliet West also tied Plainfield South 1-1. Eduardo Bernal scored

BOYS GOLF

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Jordan Brown controlled the ground game for Joliet West in its 35-6 win over King Saturday.

West controls momentum, moves to 2-0 on season

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Momentum can mean a lot in a high school football game and it did just that Saturday in Joliet West’s 35-6 win over Chicago King at Ray Klootwyk Field.

After their first drive stalled, the Tigers had a punt blocked and King recovered on the 1-yard line, seemingly set to take an early lead and some of the wind out of West and its home crowd.

However, just as fast as the Jaguars got the ball on the one, the West defense put up a goalline stand, shutting down King on four tries, swinging the momentum right back.

“That killed us right off the bat. One of our up guys didn’t shoot out and we talk all the time that if you do your job, good things will happen and he didn’t do his job,” said West

coach Jason Aubrey. “The good thing that came out of it was our defense held.”

West extended the momentum, scoring first at the end of the first quarter when Anthony DiNardo found Ronald Banner for a 20-yard strike.

The Tigers would go up 14-0 on a 21-yard TD run by Jordan Brown halfway through the second quarter.

King got on the board with 3:36 and again, West grabbed the momentum back.

Two plays later, DiNardo (8of-12, 176) hit Niko Messino for a 74-yard touchdown.

King would control the ball most of the game, but would not score again.

The Tigers’ defense, while stingy in the red zone, had a hard time controlling King quarterback Nate Powell, who has committed to Northern Illinois University as an

athlete.

“We would stop them on first and second down and on third down, their quarterback would just run around and make something happen. He is such an athlete,” Aubrey said.

West’s other second half scores would also come on plays of 30 yards or more, as Brown (17 carries, 137 yards, 2 TD) broke a 31-yard run and Banner (6-95 yards, 2 TDs) would haul in a 37-yard strike from DiNardo.

West may have used the big play this week, but with Brown, they have the ability to also pound the football and control the clock and maintain a lead.

“We have a grinder,” Aubrey said. “That is a huge thing. He is strong and can take a lot of pounding.”

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WEST Continued from page 13 Flossmoor Friday to open conference play and get a true test of how good they are.

DiNardo, for one, is looking forward to the trip.

“Next week starts our really

tough schedule,” he said. “It would be great to go in there and beat them.

“I like going in somewhere where the fans are hostile.

I know they have a highpowered offense too, so it might be a slug fest.”

• JCA traveled to Minnesota for its second win of the season,

Sports defeating St. Thomas 49-7.

Running back Mike Ivlow tallied 203 yards on 12 carries and had TD runs of 41-and-27yards, playing only the first half. Nick Borgra added 81 yards on six carries.

Nick Morrison completed two passes for 135 and two touchdowns.

• Lake Park defeated the Porters 19-7. Ryan Dalton was 7-of-22 for 56 yards, a TD and two interceptions. Sean Kelley caught a 13-yard scoring pass for Lockport’s only TD. • After defeating Morris in its opener, the Minooka schedule remained tough, as it hosted Providence. Shane Briscoe was

12-of-20 passing for 138 yards and two touchdowns.

Jake Czerniakowski was 7-of13 for 59 and ran for a 20-yard TD. • The Steelmen fell 52-7 to Reavis. Austin Adams had Central’s lone TD run.

NASCAR

track at Chicagoland Speedway led by members of the CocaCola Racing Family. The CocaCola Family Track Walk program is an experience that encourages health and happiness and brings the community together. It provides thousands of fans with the chance to get out and get active by taking a lap of their own with their favorite drivers – on foot. Chicagoland Speedway fans will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the event, as the Coca-Cola Family Track Walk only visits three tracks in 2013. In order to gain access to the pre-race track walk, in addition to having a GEICO 400 race ticket, fans will need to purchase a Pit and Infield Fan Zone Experience pass which is available for $50, a benefit that is free for 2013

Season Ticket Holders. With the Sunday Pit and Infield Fan Zone Experience pass fans can also enjoy access to NASCAR personalities Q&A sessions, tech inspection viewing areas, access onto pit road, and an up-close access, from the front stretch grass, of GEICO 400 driver introductions and prerace concert performance by country music star Brantley Gilbert.

All fans with a GEICO 400 race ticket will have the ability to access the track immediately following the conclusion of the race. Fans will be able to sign the start/finish line that some of their favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers crossed including the winner of this year’s GEICO 400.

Continued from page 11 the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. While all fans with a Sunday race ticket will be able to enjoy the concert from the grandstands, Pit and Infield Fan Zone Experience pass holders will be able to walk down to the infield to enjoy his No. 1 hits such as “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.”

WALK THE TRACK Prior to the start the GEICO 400 on Sunday, Sept. 15, fans with a Pit and Infield Fan Zone Experience pass will be able to participate in a walk around the

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GIRLS GOLF Lincoln-Way East beat Lockport 176-199 at Broken Arrow.

•JCA was third at the Marist quadrangular with a 217.

GIRLS TENNIS Joliet Catholic beat Plainfield East 6-1. Maddie Bauer and McCoy Hutchison won at No. 1 doubles for JCA, while Nina Bertino won at No. 1 singles.

VOLLEYBALL Plainfield East defeated Joliet West. Shannon Doran had eight assists for Joliet West, while Casadi Brendemuehl posted seven digs.

•Mother McAuley defeated Lockport 25-13, 25-7. Kayla Pfeiffer had four kills and four digs and Lindsey Visvardis added six digs for the Porters (3-4).

•Lincoln-Way Central defeated Joliet Central 25-7, 25-7.

•Joliet West defeated Plainfield South 25-23, 25-17. Kailey Foster posted seven kills and seven digs, while Elexis Coleman had two kills, five blocks and five aces to pace West (3-5).

Sports CHASE Continued from FRONT a caution and Vickers mysteriously pitting giving up track position.

“Based upon our review of Saturday night’s race at Richmond, it is our determination that the MWR organization attempted to manipulate the outcome of the race,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition. “As the sport’s sanctioning body, it is our responsibility to ensure there is a fair and level playing field for all of our competitors and this action today reflects our commitment to that.”

Truex and Newman had finished tied for the second Wild Card position, with Truex earning the spot on tiebreakers.

Jeff Gordon, who was also impacted by the happenings, was not placed into the Chase.

It is only the second time he has missed the playoffs.

After the race, Bowyer denied doing it intentionally.

“My car was tight as hell,” Bowyer said. “The 48 blew a tire and hit the wall. I’m telling you, I was the next one. That thing slid, what, maybe less than 10 feet and blew out. You know what I mean?

Something was going on there.

I’ve been doing this a long time.

It is what it is. It’s unfortunate. I know it’s a lot of fun for you guys to write a lot of whacky things. Go ahead if you want to, get creative.

But don’t look too much into it.”

NASCAR did say they did not find conclusive evidence that Bowyer’s spin was intentional, which is the main reason no direct actions were taken against him.

“There is not conclusive evidence that the No. 15’s spin was intentional,” said NASCAR President Mike Helton.“There was a lot of chatter and the video shows a car spinning, but we didn’t see anything conclusive that it was intentional.The preponderance of things that happened by Michael Waltrip Racing Saturday night, the most clear was the direction the No. 55 driver (Vickers) was given and the confusion around it and then the conversation following that occurrence is the most clear part of that preponderance.”

NASCAR also fined the MWR organization $300,000 and indefinitely suspended Ty Norris, MWR Executive Vice President/ General Manager and spotter for the No. 55 car, for violating Section 12-4. The three crew chiefs – Brian Pattie (Bowyer), Scott Miller (Vickers) and Chad Johnston (Truex) – have all been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

One driver who remains out is defending champion Brad Keselowski. He is the first defending champion to miss the Chase since Tony Stewart missed in 2006.

With the reseeded points, Matt Kenseth leads the way by three points over Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch heading into Chicagoland Speedway.

“I am proud of my team obviously for putting us here,” Kenseth said. “We’ve had really a terrific 26 weeks, led some laps, and are fortunate enough to win some races. I am excited to be up on top. I am looking forward to Chicago and kicking off. It feels like it’s been a really long first twothirds of the season. I’m ready for the Chase to start, excited

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Ryan Newman was awarded a spot in the Chase after Martin Truex, Jr. was removed.

about the stuff we got going for Chicago.”

Busch, a former NASCAR bad boy, was one of the feel-good stories of the night, as he made the Chase in the 10th and final position with the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing machine. It is the first time in the history of the Chase format that a single-car team has made the Chase.

“It’s been a journey,” Busch said.

“It’s been a great ride of trying to persevere and going up against the odds when certain things are against you that are out of your control and sometimes you induce things that put you in a position where you have to dig hard and keep working. To make the Chase with these guys is an unbelievable feeling. It’s been an 18-month work in progress, and

I’ve been through a lot, and I’ve learned a lot, and I feel like I’m better ready for the Chase and life in general as a 35-year old.

“It’s something special we achieved tonight, to put a single car into the Chase. We have our friends, other drivers. But yet it’s every man for themselves out there. We have some muscle left in us. We have a great 10 weeks ahead of us. We have a test session we’ve saved. I think we can make a run through this Chase. We just have to do the same thing we did tonight: keep plugging away, let everybody else worry about what has to happen and we’ll keep doing what we’re doing out in Colorado because nobody can look over our shoulder.”

Busch announced last week he will leave Furniture Row after this

his only season with the team and race next year in the fourth car for Stewart-Haas Racing.

Busch is one of only four drivers to ever win the Chase in the new format, as he claimed the title in 2004, the first season.

Tony Stewart won in 2005 before Jimmie Johnson went on his run of five straight titles from 20062010. Stewart won again in 2011, the first year the Chase began in Joliet, with Keselowski winning last year.The last two seasons, the winner of the race at Chicagoland has gone on to win the Sprint Cup Championship.

Neither Keselowski or Stewart (broken leg) made the Chase this season.

The Chase for the Sprint Cup will kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. from Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.

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Sports

BMW Championship returns to Chicago The BMW Championship is back in Chicagoland this year after being played in Carmel, Indiana last year due to the Ryder Cup being in Chicago.

However, Cog Hill won’t be the site of the tournament as its run ended two years ago due to players not liking the renovation.

That leads to Conway Farms G.C. in Lake Forest making its first appearance on the PGA Tour.The course, which opened in 1991, is a par-71. Here are some of the storylines I see for this year’s BMW.

CONWAY FARMS Everyone will be interested to see the layout of the new course. It got rave reviews from Tour pro Luke Donald, who is a member there. With how well

the BMW fared last year outside of Indianapolis, the success at Conway Farms will go a long way in determining the future of PGA Tour golf in Chicago. I anticipate positive reviews and larger crowds on the north side of town than there was in Lemont on football weekends.

PHIL There was no bigger proponent to the PGA leaving Cog Hill than Phil Mickelson, who bashed the course last time he was here. It will be interesting to see how he does at the new course. He was also very confident of his golf game after the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship when he held the lead, but he could not improve his score the rest of the week and finished out of contention. Phil has to like the new course as he never was much of a threat at Cog Hill, but I don’t see him contending in a place that typically favors Tiger.

TIGER Speaking of Woods, Tiger has to be one of the pros the least happy with the change. He was very successful through the years at the Western Open and BMW Championship, winning five times at Cog Hill. Now he will test his luck at a brand new course, something Tiger hasn’t had the greatest success with. However, Chicago is Tiger’s Town and I think he will be in contention after struggling at the Deutsche Bank.

RACE FOR EAST LAKE One of the most exciting things of the week every year at the BMW is the race to see who the top 30 are in the Fed Ex Cup standings at the end of the tournament.

The top 30 qualify for the Tour Championship the following week and are exempt in pretty much every major tournament

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Tiger Woods has had success in Chicago, but will be playing an unfamiliar course in Conway Farms.

next year. Sergio Garcia, Brandon de Jonge and Roberto Castro had big weeks last week to get them into the top 30 this week and are in pretty good shape. Lee Westwood is sitting at No. 30 right now, while Zach Johnson is slightly inside at No. 27.

Charles Howell III, Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson and Rory McIlroy are among the first 11 outside of the top 30 and will be looking for big weeks to make the final round.

WINNER Henrik Stenson and Adam Scott have won the first two playoff events and have had strong, consistent seasons and I see them both being in contention here.

However, I’m going to go with a guy who has been in contention all year but has yet to win, and that is Jason Day. He is due to get over the hump and if he does he will be in great shape to bring home the FedEx Cup title.

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Downers North to tackle defending champs

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Trojans’ defense has yet to be scored on so far this season, and their backfield is grinding out yardage and finding the end zone in convincing fashion.

But Downers North coach John Wander stated the obvious following last week’s 28-0 whitewash over Hinsdale South that all of the above will be challenged—and then some— when defending Class 7A state champion Glenbard West invades Carstens Field on Friday night.

“Oh, yeah, we all know that,” Wander bellowed with a laugh.

Hilltoppers head coach Chad Hetlet and some of his coaching staff were on hand to scout the Trojans-Hinsdale South matchup.

The next day, Glenbard West destroyed visiting Morton of the West Suburban Gold, 68-7, which had to help take some of the sting out of dropping its seasonopener to Wheaton Warrenville South—the Hilltoppers’ first loss in two years.

However, keep in mind that Morton is Morton. The hapless Mustangs haven’t had a winning football season since Morton East and West high schools merged their athletic programs in 1985. The Hilltoppers want to reestablish themselves as the class of Class 7A, and what better way to do that than to defeat the Trojans—a Class 7A quarterfinalist last season—on their home field.

Like DGN, Glenbard West’s bread and butter is its backfield.

What should give the Trojans even more cause for concern is that Hetlet has said this year’s backfield— quarterback Drew Vogg,running back ScottAndrews (who rushed for 1,300 yards in 2012) and complementary back Jermon Joyner—is in the best shape he’s ever seen it during his seven years as coach. Glenbard West’s offensive line is led by North Carolina State recruit Eric Shute.

The Hilltoppers also are

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David Edwards and Downers North face off with Glenbard West Friday night in Downers Grove.

well-stocked defensively. Safety Hayden Carlson, a three-year starter, is being heavily recruited.

Glenbard West’s overall depth is such that Hetlet moved fullback Devante Toney and tight end Connor Schrauth to the defensive line this year. The Hilltoppers possess a potent core of linebackers, as well, with Grant Greeno and Jordan Hassan.

“Glenbard West, they’ve always had a great team and they’ve always had a great program,” Downers North quarterback David Edwards said. “We have to be extremely precise and have a great week of practice for

Glenbard West.”

The Trojans will have senior wideout-defensive lineman Richard Olekanma back for the Glenbard West game. Olekanma, who has verbally committed to Toledo, suffered a high ankle sprain during the preseason and missed DGN’s first two games.

“I’m coming back to practice Monday and I’ll be ready to go on Friday,” Olekanma said following the Hinsdale South game.

Olekanma said he’s looking forward to the challenge of playing the defending state champions.

“I think it will be good,” he said.“They are good team and we

are a good team. I just think it’s going to be one hell of a game.

I’m glad I can be a part of it.

“We have to play our best football, better than what we’ve shown so far, but I think we can do it. There are some things that we’ll go back to the film room (for) and we’ll look to improve for this week.”

When asked what the Trojans need to do against Glenbard West, Wander replied:“Play good, sound football. Our kicking game has been sound right now, don’t turn the ball over, and I think it’s going to be one (heck) of a game.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Serious talk time: Medical bills vs. college Dear Dave, My wife and I make together about $100,000 a year, almost $50,000 in an IRA and no debt except for our home.The problem is I’ve had several health issues lately, and we’ve diverted a lot of money we’d put into saving and investing toward medical bills.

We also have two kids in high school who want to go to college.

Do you think we should cash out the IRA to help send our boys to school?

Jeff Dear Jeff, You guys make $100,000, and expenses at a good in-state school would be roughly $17,000 a year. If I were you, I’d trim the household budget and make the kids get to work. Look around and see what you can sell, too.

There’s no reason you all can’t pull together and cash flow an education for these guys.

Providing an education for your kids is a noble pursuit, but you’re low on money right now because of health problems and medical bills.You didn’t do anything wrong to create this scenario. It was just a case of life happening. So, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to sit down with your kids and say,“Okay, serious talk time.You guys know what’s happened recently, so if you want to go to college, you need find a good, affordable institution and start applying for every available scholarship.You also need to plan on working

after school and on weekends— now and when you’re off at college—and saving money like crazy.Your mom and I will help out some, but we all have to pull together to make this happen.”

There’s a better way to do this than borrowing money and going into debt.

There will be times when it’s not easy, but walking around with student loans hanging over your head—or nothing set aside for retirement—is no fun, either!

—Dave

Big car debt, small income Dear Dave, My mom has about $35,000 worth of debt from a $17,000 car and $18,000 in student loans. She makes $20,000 a year.

How can she get out of this mess?

Christina Dear Christina, No one needs a car that’s worth nearly all of their yearly income.That’s just ridiculous.

If you listen to me on the radio, I’m sure you’ve already heard me say what I’m about to say now—sell the car! That will get rid of almost half her debt, then find her a little $2,000 beater to drive until she can save up for a better car.

Remember this simple rule: Never buy a car that costs more than half of your annual income.

Also, never go into debt to buy a car. Automobiles go down in value like a rock, and you never want that much money wrapped up in something that’s depreciating.

We also have an income issue here.Your mom has to do something in the short term to get her income up and pay off debt. A part-time job

nights and weekends would be a really good idea.Then, she needs to address her long-term situation with an eye toward a decent job. Whether it’s more formal education or technical training in a particular field, she needs to find a career that will significantly increase her income.

—Dave

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE In The Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County County, Illinois, First Midwest Bank Plaintiff, v.

Three Brothers Investments LLCOhio Street Series, et al., Defendants, 13 CH 02830.

PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed herein, notice is hereby given to all Defendants, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants in the above entitled action; that said action has been commenced in the Court by the Plaintiff, naming you as Defendants therein and praying for a mortgage foreclosure of the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 2 IN BLOCK 13 (EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID LOT LYING EAST OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 20 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 10 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT), AND LOT 3, IN BLOCK 13 (EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PART CONVEYED TO THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY CO., BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1949, RECORDED MARCH 15, 1949, IN BOOK 1246, PAGE 635,AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 653103, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, 10 FEET WESTERLY OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 66 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST 10 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING) IN CASSEDAY’S ADDITION TO JOLIET, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: North Scott Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432; and for such other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and that this action is still pending.

Now, therefore, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action by this Court, by filing the same in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk of Will County on or before October 11, 2013, an order of default may be entered against you.

Megan A. Drefchinski, Attorney for Plaintiff The Collins Law Firm, PC 1770 Park Street, Suite 200 Naperville, IL 60563 630-527-1595 I559750 Published 9/11, 9/18, 9/25

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PHOTOS BY JOHN PATSCH/FOR THE BUGLE

p Illinois St. Senator Pat McGuire reads a proclamation honoring St. Patrick Church in Joliet on its 175th anniversary. u Members of the Eilish Sullivan Dance School in New Lenox perform an Irish dance.

ST. PAT’S Continued from page 1 parishioners who filled the oldest church in the Diocese of Joliet’s pews to welcome each other and introduce themselves.

The church’s diverse crowd—a mix of young families and longtime churchgoers— erupted in lively inviting chatter that many would say is representative of the church’s enduring personality. Founded in 1838, St. Patrick’s opened its doors to welcome and serve Joliet’s immigrant population.

The customary beginning to Saturday afternoon’s events quickly became anything but ordinary as the Church marked this milestone anniversary with special blessings, a Mass celebrated by diocesan leader Bishop Daniel Conlon, as well as a slew of dignitaries, a bagpipe procession and participation by the Joliet Assembly Knights of Columbus’ Honor Guard.

State Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, who presented the

parish with formal recognition of the anniversary from the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives, said he spent a lot of time in the St. Pat’s Area as a child since he had many friends who were parishioners. His memories of that time were of how inviting and welcoming his friends’ parents’ were something they learned at St. Patrick’s.

“St. Patrick Church has been the parent in this part of Joliet,” he said, personifying the church.

“Happy birthday, mom, that is, St. Patrick’s.”

McGuire’s sentiment was followed up by comments from U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, who will be seeking Congressional recognition for the church’s anniversary.

Citing the church’s fundraising to support the needy and its bountiful food pantry, he said the parishioners of St. Patrick’s “truly embody the spirit of selfless service.”

During his homily, Jankowski, the 18th pastor in the church’s history, spoke of parishioners who recently gave of their

time and talents to beautify the church’s grounds.

“They’re not looking for praise or adoration,” he said.

“They just want to give thanks in their own way.That’s a characteristic of the entire community.”

Jankowski thanked countless parishioners for their contributions in preparing the church for this milestone and suggested it will thrive for many years to come while staying true to its history of serving and supporting the area’s immigrant population.

“We’re not the richest parish,” he said.“We’re not the most popular parish. But, this parish will always grow.This parish will always overcome.”

The celebration’s Mass was followed by a reception that included food, drinks, and music and dance performances exhibiting the Irish, Polish and Mexican cultures.

For more information about St. Patrick’s Church and to view its 175th anniversary’s commemorative bulletin insert, visit www.stpatsjoliet.com.

St. Pat’s facts The church’s first recorded marriage took place on Nov. 1, 1838, uniting William Day and Mary McAleggat.The Rev. John Plunkett officiated.

The church’s first baptism took place on Nov. 22, 1838. Plunkett baptized infant George Earhardt.

In the 1850s, the church was briefly renamed to St. George’s Parish by the like-named and then-pastor the Rev. George Hamilton. Its name was changed back to St. Patrick’s a few years later by its next pastor and likenamed, the Rev. Patrick Farrelly.

The church was moved from Broadway to its current location on Marion Street in 1919 under leadership of its longest serving pastor, the Rev. Philip L. Kennedy.

He served from 1917 to 1961.

As the first parish in the Diocese of Joliet, a majority of the area’s Catholic churches were an offshoot of St. Patrick’s.

In 2011-2012, more than 160 baptisms—the highest number since 1970-1971—were celebrated at St. Patrick’s.

Brian McKee leads the procession for the St. Pat’s 175th anniversary celebration.

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NASCAR SPECIAL | THE BUGLE/SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

WHO WILL WIN GEICO 400?

have gone on to win the Sprint Cup championship. However, the third time may not be the charm.

Scott: Kyle Busch – Busch seems to run well at Chicagoland Speedway every year. He has swept the weekend in the past back when the race was in July and is very comfortable here. He seems to like the 1.5 mile tracks and Chicagoland is one of those.

I think Busch will get himself in contention to finally break through and win the NASCAR championship.

Winning in Joliet is a great way to start since the past two winners here to start the chase

Mark: I also going with Busch here, however, I am picking Kyle’s older brother, Kurt.

Kurt has bounced around the past few seasons and has raced for two teams in the last two years and that trend will continue as he joins Stewart-Haas Racing next season.

He has been consistent most of this season with Furniture Row Racing, making them the first single-car team to make the Chase since the format began.

With a low-budget team, Kurt

has showed his ability this season and is due to have things go his way and claim a win.

WHO WILL WIN THE SPRINT CUP CHAMPIONSHIP? Scott: Jimmy Johnson – I don’t see fate playing out again this year with the winner at Chicagoland winning the Sprint Cup. That is unless Johnson wins this week. After a couple years of not winning the title following the five-peat, it looks like Johnson is back to being on

his A-game. He seems to be back to his old, consistent self, which is exactly what you need to win the championship. Besides Kevin Harvick, I don’t see many serious threats this year as I don’t see Clint Bowyer and Busch holding up through the 10 races. I think Carl Edwards could have a say in the championship race as well.

Mark: Kevin Harvick – My first thought here was Clint Bowyer, but if he really intentionally spun out to cause a caution and help teammate Martin Truex, Jr. get in the Chase, I see a few drivers who will make sure that does not happen, namely Ryan Newman,

who was kept out of the Chase because of Bowyer’s actions. So, assuming Bowyer is shown a few walls, that leaves me picking Harvick to win the Chase in his last go-round with RCR before taking Newman’s ride with SHR. Harvick has a pair of wins this season, 13 top 10 finishes and six top fives. Harvick has an average finish of 12.7 this season,third this year (Bowyer and Carl Edwards both average 12.3), but Harvick’s average start is 16.7, the worst of any driver in the Chase. That just tells me, he moves through the field better than anyone else, which he will do the last 10 races to take the Cup.

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