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SCHOOLS

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JOLIET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Superintendent, board to host Coffee & Community Conversation October 23 Joliet Township High School Superintendent Dr. Cheryl McCarthy and the Board of Education invites families and community to the second Coffee and Community Conversations of the 2017-2018 school year, which will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Joliet West High School

Student Cafeteria located at 401 N. Larkin Avenue in Joliet on Monday, October 23.

Coffee and Community Conversations is an opportunity for parents, families, and community members to meet the Board of Education, key JTHS leaders, and the superintendent. There is no structured agenda, and guests can arrive and leave at any time during the 7 to 8 p.m. time period.

This is a great way for JTHS to connect face-to-face with the community in a relaxed setting.

Future dates and locations, all Conversations take place from 7 to 8 p.m. January 22: Unity CDC, 1

Doris Ave. Joliet ; March 19: Spanish Community Center, 309 N. Eastern Avenue

7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Students should arrive by 7:15 am. No one will be allowed to test if they arrive after 7:25 a.m. as instructions for the test will have already begun.

beginning 45 minutes prior to each show. Admission is free for children 3 years and younger. Please enter through Door J, located on Eastern Avenue. Light concessions are available for purchase before the show and during intermission.

for Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 2 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, October 29th at 3 p.m.

Joliet Central High School Musical Director Steven Pyter said, “The cast, crew, and orchestra have been working hard for weeks to put on an incredible production. We hope you will join us as we bring this award-winning show to life on stage at Joliet Central!”

Tickets are available for purchase (cash only) for $8 each at the door

Music for All National Festival brings together the nation’s finest school music ensembles.

The Joliet West High School Symphonic Band from Joliet, Illinois has been invited to perform at the 2018 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, the nation’s most prestigious festival for scholastic musical ensembles.

The 27th annual Festival will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 15-17, 2018.

Make-up placement Central presents testing Oct. 28 Annie the Musical Joliet West High for current eighth Oct. 27-29 School Invited graders Joliet Central High School is to perform at Current 8th grade students who proud to present the world-rewill be attending Joliet Township nowned musical Annie during the the 2018 Music High School next school year who Halloween weekend in the Joliet were absent for the PSAT place- Central High School Auditorium on for All National ment test recently administered at 201 East Jefferson Street in Joliet.

Festival The performances are scheduled their school, or who attend a parochial school, should participate in the upcoming make-up placement testing.

Joliet Township High School is holding make-up placement testing on Saturday, October 28 at the Joliet West High School Campus located at 401 N Larkin Avenue in Joliet. This placement testing is open to all incoming freshmen for both Central and West Campus who have not taken the PSAT placement test. Testing will take place from

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TRANSPORTATION

PACE proposes raising bus fares, transfer fees Cash fares for regular routes will go up from $2 to $2.25, Ventra also affected

BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

PACE suburban bus transit agency is planning to raise its fares as part of next year’s budget – a first major fare increase since 2009.

Under the proposed budget, the cash fares for regular routes will go up from $2 to $2.25, while Ventra card fares will go up from $1.57 to $2. The fares for premium routes would increase more drastically, going up from $4 to $4.50. And while transfers between routes currently cost $0.25, under the new budget, they would increase to $0.30.

The increases are designed to help make up for the budget shortfall due to the combination of reduced state funding and lower than expected sales tax revenue. According to Maggie Daly Skogsbakken, PACE ‘s media relations manager, the transit agency is doing its part to reduce the deficit: freezing new hirs, requiring some employees to pay more for insurance and changing the way it makes some payments.

If approved, the fare increases will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018.

While PACE hasn’t made any major fare increases since 2009, there have been a few changes. As part of the switchover to Ventra cards, transfers for cash-paying riders were eliminated, and so were 10 Ridge Plus regular and premium route tickets, which allowed riders to buy an equivalent of 11 singleride fares for a price of 10. Effective Jan. 1, 2016, PACE raised cash fares from $1.75 to $2 while keeping Ventra card fares the same.

According to a fact sheet provided

by PACE , the agency is expecting to face a $12 million budget shortfall. The 2018 budget document indicates that $3.4 million of it was lost due to declining state funding.

PACE is expecting the fare increases to bring in predominately $2.3 million, raising the amount of farebox revenue by 8.4 percent.

Regular riders make up the ma-

MORE INFO The premium routes include rush-hour commuter shuttles between downtown Chicago and several southwestern suburbs, a summer shuttle service to Six Flags Great America and routes that link riders to Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Guaranteed Rate Field on game days. Routes 755 and 855 serve Plainfield, while routes 850 and 851 serve Bolingbrook.

jority of PACE ‘s bus system. In most cases, the transfers function similar as they do on CTA buses and ‘L’ trains – riders are entitled to two transfers for exactly 120 minutes after the riders pay to board. The first transfer costs 25 cents, while the second one is free. CTA accepts PACE transfers, and PACE accepts CTA transfers, allowing riders easy transfer between systems.

There are some exceptions to this rule. In several larger cities in Chicago regions – including Joliet – transfers are free, but only between buses that serve that particular city.

The budget indicates that the routes where transfers are free will remain free, but for other routes, the first transfer will go up to $0.30 The increases would mean that, for the first time in recent decades, PACE bus fares will be the same as CTA bus fares, while the transfers would actually be more expensive than the CTA’s.

The premium routes include rush-hour commuter shuttles between downtown Chicago and several southwestern suburbs, a summer shuttle service to Six Flags Great America and routes that link riders to Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Guaranteed Rate Field on game days. Routes 755 and 855 serve Plainfield, while routes 850 and 851 serve Bolingbrook.

While transfers between premium routes work the same way as regular routes, riders transferring from regular routes to premium routes have to pay additional surcharges. Riders playing one-time fares have to pay additional $2.50, while riders with all passes except the 30-day Premium PACE /CTA Pass have to pay extra $2.25 per ride.

The 2018 budget calls for them to be increased to $2.80 and $2.50, respectfully.

The increases didn’t spare some of the other services. Call-n-ride program allows riders in certain areas – including West Joliet – to book trips can pick them up and drop them off anywhere within said area.

Because call-n-ride fares were always the same as regular fares, they would go up as well, from $1.75 to $2. The ADA paratransit services, which severe both the City of Chicago and suburban six-county region, would see their fares go up as well, from $3 to $3.25. PACE isn’t planning to increase the cost of any of its passes. The Niles Free Bus system, where every aspect of the operations – including fares – must be agreed upon between the Village of Niles and PACE , won’t be affected.

Daly Skogsbakken told this newspaper that riders wouldn’t be asked to cover the deficit alone. The transit agency is making cuts as well.

“PACE administrative staff will see a six percent increase in their contribution to health care, there will be a corporate hiring freeze, and eligible capital expenses previously paid from operating budget will be paid from capital budget in 2018,” she said.

According to the fact sheet provided to this newspaper, the hiring freeze will save $3 million, while using the capital budget to cover some of the expenses currently covered through operating budget would save $5 million. Because the majority of the capital budget comes from local, state and federal grants, funds from Regional Transportation Authority and proceeds from PACE bond sales, it would have a net effect of reducing deficit.

PACE Board of Directors will vote on whether adopt the 2018 budget – and with it, the fare increases – during its Nov. 8 meeting. To give residents a chance to comment, it will be holding a series of public hearings throughout October.

In Will County, the hearing will be held on Oct. 18 at Joliet Public Library, between 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The DuPage County meeting will be held on Oct. 23 at DuPage County Government Center auditorium between 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. There will also be multiple hearings in suburban Cook County. The complete schedule is available at http://www.

PACE bus.com/sub/news_events/ public_hearings_upcoming.asp

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VETERANS DAY

Joliet Central holding 7th Annual Ceremony Nov. 9 On Thursday, November 9, Joliet Central High School will honor local veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces at its 7th annual Veterans Ceremony.

This hour-long program begins at 2:20 p.m. in the Joliet Central auditorium located at 201 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet.

The public is invited to attend and veterans who will be present are encouraged to contact the Community and Alumni Relations Office at (815) 727-6796 to be recognized at the event. Visitors may arrive at 2:00 p.m. Parking will be available in the all lots and guests may enter the building through the Student Center or at the auditorium entrance off Eastern Avenue.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of 37 Joliet Township High School students and 6 faculty members who left school in 1917 to serve our country in World War I. After mobilizing in Lockport, these soldiers were dispatched to Kansas for training and then served oversees in Europe. In addition to the Doughboy statue that sits in front of Central’s old main entrance, the students and staff are commemorated on a plaque also located outside the school.

Central JROTC and U.S. History students will uncover

CALENDAR THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Hell’s Gate Haunted Adventure.

Thursdays-Sundays. Hidden deep in the woods, Hells Gate is a multi-level mansion filled with secret passages, giant slides, ghastly secrets, undead abominations, really nervous groundskeepers and a darkness that the gate can no longer contain!

This is not just a haunted house, it’s an adventure. Transportation from Metra Lot at 13th and State, Lockport. hellsgate.com

THROUGH OCTOBER 28 Hayride of Horror. 7 – 10 p.m. 199 E.

Woods Dr., Lockport. Fee: $13/per person. Speed Pass Price: $18 per person.

Dellwood Park has always been a family destination for recreation and entertainment. You know your child better than anyone so we suggest you bring young children at your own discretion. Or, attend our hayride for the entire family, “Not So Scary Hayride” on Sunday, Oct. 15, from noon-3 p.m. in Dellwood Park ($8 per person, add $5 for speed pass). Not So Scary Hayride tickets can only be purchased on-site. For more information, call 815-8381183. Dates: Fri. & Sat. Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28.

OCTOBER 19 Witches Night Out. 4-9 p.m. Thursday,

Subscription rates: $25 per year within Will County and 60540, 60564, 60565, 60566 zip codes; $30 within Illinois; $50 per year elsewhere. Single copy 75 cents. Periodical postage paid at Plainfield, Illinois 60544 and additional mailing offices.

at the Jacob Henry Mansion and Estate in Joliet. A costume fundraiser for women who want to make a difference in another woman’s life. Proceeds go to Will County Agencies serving women & children. Tickets are $25. witchesnightout.com

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OCTOBER 21 Evening of Classical Ballet. 6 p.m. at

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1215 Houlbolt Road, Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Theatre, Joliet. Featuring Arts Ballet Conservatory. For more info 630.463.2553.

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the faces and stories of the brave soldiers from Joliet so they can be included in a student-produced video tribute at the ceremony.

Also included among the cast of this very poignant ceremony are the JROTC Cadets; the Joliet Central Symphonic Band with a musical tribute representing each branch of the service; the Joliet Central Choirs; ROTC Commander Phil Jayko reading “Duty, Honor, Country,” and the reading of veteran service biographies.

Following the ceremony, Joliet Central High School will host a reception in the Student Center for veterans, military personnel, families, friends, community, and elected officials.

Students and guests will have the opportunity to meet with the veterans over refreshments provided by Central Culinary Arts students. Music will be provided by the Joliet Township High School Orchestra.

“The Joliet Central High School Veteran’s Ceremony has become a valued tradition in our community,” said Principal Shad Hallihan. “We look forward to honoring our veterans and sharing their stories.”

For more information or if you have a veteran whom you would like to have honored at the ceremony, call the JTHS Community & Alumni Relations Office at (815) 7276796 or email Kristine Schlismann, Director of Community and Alumni Relations, at kschlismann@jths.org.

U P CO M I N G E V E N T S I N YO U R A R E A American Legion Pancake Breakfast. 8-11 a.m. at the Lockport Post 18, 151st

and Archer Ave., Lockport. All-you-caneat pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes, scrambled eggs and homemade biscuits and gravy. Tickets are just $8 for adults, children 5 and under are free. Profits will be used to help local area veterans.

Evening of Classical Ballet. 2 p.m. at 1215 Houlbolt Road, Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Theatre, Joliet. Featuring Arts Ballet Conservatory. For more info 630.463.2553.

OCTOBER 23 Medicare 101: Your Questions Answered. 6 p.m. at Troy Township Com-

munity Center, 25448 Seil Rd., Shorewood.

All Troy Township residents 50+ are invited to come to this free presentation

by AARP. Register by Thursday, Oct. 19.

For more information please call Angela Scaggs at 815-744-1968.

OCTOBER 24 Affordable Pet Vaccine Clinic. 5-8

p.m. at Karens Grooming and Boarding, 309 Republic Avenue, Joliet. Cat and dog owners are welcome to come in to receive quality care for their pets including annual vaccinations, micro-chipping, heartworm testing, and more. Call (630) 961-8000 for more information.

OCTOBER 26 USF Moser Events Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. at Sexton Auditorium,

University of Saint Francis, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet. USF piano professor Jiafeng Yan presents a recital of solo piano masterpieces by Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin.

OCTOBER 28 Zombie Wheel & Walk. 2-4 p.m. at Rock Run Preserve, Black Road En-

trance. Join Disability Resource Center for some haunted Halloween fun at this free outdoor event, suitable for children of all ages. Staff and volunteers will be handing out candy and other treats on the wheelchair-accessible pathway in the park, which will be decorated in a fun Halloween theme. Costumes encourage. The event will be held rain or shine.

OCTOBER 29 Pumpkin Palooza. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at

Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Dr, Joliet. Join in for an afternoon filled with pumpkin crafts, pumpkin games and costume contest.

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra. 4 p.m. at JJC Fine Arts

Theatre on Main Campus,1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. MYSO seeks to promote and challenge talented orchestral musicians by providing an opportunity to perform symphonic repertoire of a wide variety of styles and historical periods. Members of MYSO consists of junior and senior high school students from Joliet and 19 surrounding communities, as well as students from JJC, Lewis University, and the University of Saint Francis. jjc.edu.

NOVEMBER 4 Carillon Lakes Holiday Market & Craft Show. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 21325 Carillon Lakes Drive, Crest Hill. Christmas ornaments, glasswork, handmade cards, whimsical crafts, and a wide variety of original watercolor paintings by local artists and craftsmen. Please note: Only those 18 and older are allowed on premises.

NOVEMBER 5 JJC Musica Viva Series. 3 p.m. at

Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church, 416 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Professional Chamber Choir, Cor Cantiamo: Eric Johnson, conductor. jjc.edu.

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VILLAGE NEWS >> SHOREWOOD

Officials amend rules on licensing, raffles As it stands, interested parties need to seek Village Board approval for any raffle exceeding $250

BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The Shorewood Village Board of Trustees decided to amend a Village rule on licensing and regulating raffles at its Oct. 10 meeting.

In a 5-0 vote, officials took action to satisfy this aim. Trustee Daniel Warren was absent.

“We discussed this quite bit at the Committee of the Whole meeting, and as I mentioned the state provided the authority to regulate raffles to municipalities a few years back,” Village Attorney Dave Silver-

man said. “This ordinance is generally an ordinance that reflects the requirements of the state law in terms of raffles.”

Typically, raffle licenses are required of charities, educational organizations, labor, law enforcement and other similar groups that intend to raise money to support a cause thereby providing opportunities to give away prizes.

Entities with a desire to sell raffle tickets within the Village of Shorewood need to approach staff for an application, which will be investigated.

As it stands, interested parties

need to seek Village Board approval for any raffle exceeding $250. A $10 fee is extended to groups that wish to obtain a license to cover the accompanying administrative costs.

Trustee Clarence DeBold said the ordinance, as presented, sounds manageable.

The process of renewing a raffle license is an annual process.

Village attorney Dave Silverman said many of the concerns raised at the Committee of the Whole meeting have been addressed, though it remains unclear whether or not to cap raffles valued at over $150,000.

DeBold questioned if it would streamline matters to increase the cap to $250,000.

Silverman suggested that officials leave the details of the ordi-

nance, as presented.

As it stands, interested parties need to seek Village Board approval for any raffle amount exceeding $250.

Trustee Anthony Luciano wanted to see if there is enough consumer protection to prevent scams, should an event of this type occur.

Silverman sought to lessen the concern and went on to say a number of different communities already have similar ordinances in place.

Leaf collection update Trustee Daniel Anderson provided an update on the Village’s fall

leaf collection program, which began Oct. 9 and runs through Dec. 1. Leaves are to be placed on the parkway parallel to the street at approximately 12 inches behind the edge of the curb or pavement.

Such collections will not be picked up if left in the street or gutter, so as to prevent obstruction to the flow of stormwater runoff and flooding.

Residents are discouraged from including debris, such as garden materials, brush, cans, paper, bottles and construction materials, so as to prevent damage to equipment or injury to leaf collection personnel. Crews will begin picking up leaves at 7 a.m. and work through 3 p.m. Should anyone have additional questions, they are advised to call the Village at (815) 725-2150.

COUNTY NEWS

October brings ‘awareness of depression Anxiety symptoms can include an increased heart rate, heavy breathing (or perhaps waking up at night with one or both conditions) Dr. Rita Gray, a licensed psychologist, is the director of clinical training for the Will County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Division. With October being “Depression Awareness Month,” Gray says awareness of the long term care that’s needed for someone diagnosed with depression is just as important as recognizing the symptoms themselves.

Another thing that’s important to be aware of, Gray says, is the difference between chronic depression and someone down on their luck. “Depression can be a complicated, misleading term,” Gray explained. “Anyone can have a bad day or a brief period of being upset because of school or work, a relationship problem, or maybe due to finances or the passing of a loved one. But chronic depression is not temporary. It can be very crippling to one’s daily life.”

Gray says it is very important to watch for symptoms that have become a regular part of our lives or the life of a loved one. This can include being sad and tearful on a frequent basis, not wanting to

get out of bed, a lack of interest in pleasure, sleep pattern changes, or frequent irritability.

In addition, Gray says sometimes people “want to latch on to something that they’ve heard a lot about. A good example might be Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); but when you look at everything else going on, it could actually be depression.”

Another important piece of information is what often accompanies depression in a person.

“Depression will affect 22 percent of the public at some time in their lives,” Gray stated. “People often think that’s the highest rate you’ll see for a chronic mental condition. But it’s not. The most frequent one, at 30 percent, is anxiety. But we often see a co-occurrence. In fact, it’s rare that one exists without the other.”

Anxiety symptoms can include an increased heart rate or heavy breathing (or perhaps waking up at night with one or both conditions). There are also symptoms such as constant worry, or perhaps avoiding things that cause the worry such as work or school.

“A student might be avoiding school because of bullying, or an adult may be avoiding work because they hate their job. Then the student worries about what that does to their grades and the adult worries about being able to pay bills. And soon, you have depression symptoms as well.”

Gray says being aware of what is going on in our own, our kids,’ and our loved ones’ lives is extremely important. “Depression can often by triggered by a disturbance in the body, perhaps an illness such as heart disease or diabetes. Then, we need to remember that depression can be triggered by good events as well as bad. In our profession, our list of factors we look at includes things like vacations, marriages, or even new jobs and promotions. In

all of those cases, there’s usually plenty of pressure and things to worry about.”

If you have a loved one who seems to be fighting chronic depression symptoms, showing that you care is very important.

But Gray reminds us that the response to reaching out varies from person to person. “While some can be very hypersensitive or embarrassed about their symptoms, others might be thrilled that someone is reaching out to them and showing that they care. Either way, you need to build trust with the loved one and know where to get help.”

Gray says getting help can be a whole new ballgame itself if the person you are reaching out on behalf of does not want it at first.

For example, a man or woman may approach the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Division about their spouse or partner, but none of the staffers may have ever met the spouse or partner. In that case, the person who came forward needs to know their options.

And similar to what Al-Anon does for families struggling with alcoholism, those with loved ones suffering from depression can also find support groups that offer education and discussion.

“The National Alliance on

Mental Illness (NAMI) is a great source,” Gray said. “Lots of hospitals have support groups too. But they are rather private. You won’t necessarily see them on the bulletin board at the grocery store, but if you google the hospital and explore their website, you can likely find something that fits you.”

And most of all, Gray says it’s important during Depression Awareness Month to “be aware” that long term support is needed for someone being treated for depression. “You can’t just say, ‘Well, you’ve got your medication, you’re going to treatment sessions, why isn’t this fixed yet?’

This is a lifetime battle, and they need your support.”

The Will County Health Department provides services to address these issues for adults, children, and adolescents. The Behavioral Health Division can be reached at 815-727-8521.

To find a support group, go to NAMI’s web site at https://www. nami.org/ at click on “find support.” You can also reach their “help line” at 800-950-6264.

For more on Will County Health Department services and programs go to willcountyhealth. org; and click on “children and families” followed by “behavioral health.”

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

If you shoot from the hip in the week ahead be sure you don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Ingenious ideas will help you make your mark in the workplace, but won’t help to stabilize relationships.

GEMINI

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

Spread the word. You may learn many new things that enrich your life and enhance your creativity. You will forget your doubts and fears as this week goes by and you share your ideas.

LEO

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

The tighter the knot, the better the bond. You enjoy ties of affection, but it is difficult to sustain relationships that hang by a slender thread. Concentrate on being loyal and trustworthy this week.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The unexpected or unpredictable might work out in your favor. Welcome sudden breaks in routine or unanticipated visitors in the week ahead. You may learn something of great value.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Although you may want to correct someone’s mistakes, be understanding and forgiving in the week ahead. People may forget what you say but will never forget how you make them feel.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You’ve got all the right moves. You feel more glamorous or talented than usual this week, but must fight an urge to act on impulse or switch direction. Don’t abandon an ongoing project.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

You may be filled with imaginative ideas as this week unfolds. It may not be possible to translate your ideas into moneymaking enterprises, but sharing ideas may bring some people closer.

CANCER

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

If you care you will share. A partner may inspire you to be more businesslike in your approach to possessions and assets in the week ahead. Others might inadvertently block your plans.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

New technology can help you achieve your aims. Find ways to shave a few pennies off the bills by becoming more energy efficient in the week ahead. Stay abreast of the latest trends.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You can’t command respect until you have earned it.

Don’t rest on your laurels or hide away in a dream world.

Be seen as trustworthy and act as a model of industry in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

You have ambitious dreams but sometimes don’t have the money or time to pursue them. By applying logic it may be easy to achieve your goals as this week unfolds.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

The tides may turn quickly where your finances are concerned. Enjoy unique experiences but don’t put your money on the line this week. Someone’s expectations might be unrealistic.

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>> INSIDE: JCA WINS BIG PAGE 9

CROSS COUNTRY

RUN AWAY

WIN

Minooka girls win sixth SPC title in a row behind a dominant performance from Emily Shelton

BY JEFF DEGRAW For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

The weather cooperated and the streaks continued on Saturday at the Southwest Prairie cross country championships held at Channahon Community Park.

Joliet Central’s athletic director, Steve Locke, along with the conference made the proper decision to move the meet to an early starting time to try and beat the rain and they did. All the races were successfully completed under very good conditions.

The Minooka girls won their sixth title in a row, scoring 37 points. They were followed

by Oswego East (59), Oswego (69) with Plainfield North (71) rounded out the top four teams.

Plainfield South was fifth, followed by Joliet West, Joliet Central, Plainfield Central and Plainfield East. Romeoville only

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had three finishers and did not count in the team scoring.

Emily Shelton, the Indians senior, won the individual title over the three mile course in 17:33 with North’s junior Juliana Stogsdill (18:01) runner-up.

“I felt so much better today and this really helps moving forward,” Shelton said. “I was a little surprised that Juliana [Stogsdill] went with me right from the start, but It helped both of us run a good race and the weather was great.”

The top 18 runners receive all-conference accolades and Minooka had all five scoring runners achieve that status.

Vivian Van Eck placed fourth (18:28) with Julia Dames in fifth (18:33), Katelyn Gall placing 10th and Angelica Leal finished 17th.

“We looked great today,” Minooka coach Kevin Gummerson said.

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PLACE FOR SENIOR EMILY SHELTON

PHOTO BY MARK GREGORY

Minooka senior Emily Shelton won the SPC girls race Saturday in Channahon.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM WIN FROM PAGE 8 [Gall] and Angelica [Leal] really stepped forward. They were engaged in the race and knew what they had to do. It’s always a goal to win the conference meet and these girls performed today.”

Joliet West coach Matt Almon liked what he saw out of his Tigers, but also had a bit of disappointment.

“I feel bad for Maddie Blaauw,” Almon said. “She was one place away (19th) from gaining allconference honors for the fourth consecutive year. To be all-conference three times and just missing is still a great achievement. When we joined this conference, our goal was to be in the top half and continue to improve each year. I’m so happy with the work ethic of these girls.

Our motto has been to bloom at the end of the season and I feel

we are right at this stage and I’m excited about regionals .”

The Tigers had Ashley Lang place 33rd followed by Arianna Short (36th), Leticia Castillo (37th) and Bella Betlejeski (38th) round out the scoring.

Central’s top five were Mikayla Lange (30th), Juana Zamudio (41st), Sheila Corona (42nd), Andrea Hernandez (45th) and Evelyn Guzman (48th).

In the boys race, Plainfield South won their third consecutive title with 45 points. Minooka finished fourth (126), with Joliet Central in sixth and Joliet West in 10th.

“We have a very young group and I’m proud of the way they performed today, this was a great test,” Gummerson said.

“Jason Hoffman, placing fifth overall, was outstanding.”

Hoffman gained all-conference honors with his fifth place

showing in 15:36.

Also scoring for the Indians were Mark Dames (21st), Vincent Van Eck (28th), Cole Senders (31st) and Seth Joder (41st).

The Steelmen had two allconference performers in Oscar Tejeda in 10th and Julian Mines finishing 12th. Rounding out Central’s top five were Jay Dworak (26th), Nick Rios (36th) and Erick Islas (46th).

“I’m real happy with our performance today,” Central coach Doug Cherry said. “We were only four points out of fourth place and I’m elated to be in that mix in this conference. This is a very good conference year in and year out.”

West was lead by the 38th place finish of sophomore Joey Mojica. He was followed by Anthony Sain (47th), Cole Long (50th), Andre Limacher (53rd) and Arturo Cruz (55th).

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FOOTBALL

PHOTO BY MARK GREGORY

Keenan Hailey had 93 yards and a pair of scores in JCA’s 63-20 win.

JCA wins big, Indians 7-1

BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

While Joliet Catholic Academy was officially eliminated from the playoffs last week with a loss to Benet Academy - the Hilltoppers did not roll over against Marian Catholic - if fact, they just rolled. “it is a credit to the kids,” said JCA coach Jake Jaworski. “After last week’s loss to Benet put us out of the playoffs, it would have been easy for us to come out flat and go through the motions, but they had an awesome week of practice and it showed.”

The Hillmen racked up nearly 550 yards of offense and won the East Suburban Catholic Conference tilt 63-20.

Joliet Catholic scored 49 points in the first half - posting a 49-0 lead at the half and starting the running clock.

The Hillmen were paced in first half by sophomore Kenyetta Williams, who carried the

ball five times for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns and caught a 41-yard TD pass from Aiden Tyrell. The touchdowns were the first three of Williams’ career.

Keenan Hailey carried the ball five times for 93 yards and a pair of scores, while Ke’Von Johnson ran eight times for 103 yards and a score.

In the second half, Nick Iannantone carried the ball three times for 121 yard and two TDs. Kicker Tony Trabold had a busy night, connecting on nine extra points.

Jaworski was impressed with how the Hillmen worked and said he expects them to work just as hard next week against confernce leader Marist.

“We coach not just the Xs and Os, but the mindsets and values of hard work and we are working to improve each day regardless of outcomes,” Jaworski said.

“We can only control the effort and energy and how hard you work. The results of the games haven’t gone our way, but what

we as coaches have instilled in the players is that you always work hard and put your best foot forward. Our kids have done that and have continued to improve.

We have a lot of guys that have a lot of football left in front of them. We challenged them after the game - we have nothing to lose next week, so let’s go out and go at them.”

MINOOKA The Indians moved to 7-1 on the season with a 24-6 win over Oswego East.

The Indians scored 10 points in the second quarter and 14 in the fourth for the win.

The Indians got rushing touchdowns from Emani Johnson and Connor Etzkorn, while Zack Gessner found Tomas Savickas for a 40-yard catch and run.

The final Indian score was on a 95-yard interception return for a score from Tyler Haase. It was one of three interceptions and four total turnovers forced by the stingy Minooka defense.

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BUSINESS + REAL ESTATE

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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS

Time for college-age son to make own money decisions DEAR DAVE, My son is about to go off to college, and I’m concerned about how he’ll handle his money when he gets there. We’ve taught all our children how to use your envelope system, and to save and give, but I’d like some advice on how he can safeguard his finances a little better.

ASHLEY DEAR ASHLEY, If you haven’t already covered it, he needs to learn to utilize a debit card and reconcile a checking account. Set the account up in your name and his, so you can follow what’s going on in the account. If there’s an issue, this gives you easy access so that a minor incident doesn’t become a huge problem.

Right now, the best way for him to learn is to make educated, informed decisions on his own and

to stand on his own two feet. You’re there for guidance at this point — not control. I’d let him use a debit card, cash, and have a few simple envelopes for expenses. Also, he needs to report back to you monthly what’s going on with the budget.

What I’m talking about here isn’t control; it’s a simple, regular review and coaching session on finances.

This is an exciting time in your lives. You’ve laid a foundation, and it’s time for this little one to spread

his wings a bit. Together, you can make sure he’s learning and living the way a young man should!

—DAVE DEAR DAVE, What is your opinion on leasing cell phones?

MONICA DEAR MONICA, In most cases, leasing something is just another way of financing. I wouldn’t lease anything, apart from a building or office space for a business in the short term. There are almost always hidden conditions and a few “gotchas” hidden in the fine print of leases. Besides, leasing a cell phone? Really? Come on!

If you can’t pay cash for something like a cell phone, it means you can’t afford the phone. It’s as simple as that!

—DAVE

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LEGAL LISTINGS

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W17-0637 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Metropolitan LifeInsurance Company ; Plaintiff, VS. Neal G. Bowen; Sharon K. Bowen; Illinois Housing Development Authority; The South Ridgewood Sanitary District; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Neal G. Bowen, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Sharon K. Bowen, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants.

17 CH 1503 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Neal G. Bowen -Sharon K. Bowen that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Will County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, IN A CAGWIN`S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 1328 Ridgewood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432 PIN: 30-07-11-225-002 said Mortgage was given by Neal G. Bowen and Sharon K. Bowen, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2007085482.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on October 12, 2017 at 1:30 PM at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Will County, Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432 on or before November 3, 2017, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Cory J. Harris (6319221) David A. Drescher (6301378) Tenyse L. Gooden (6312918) Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W17-0637 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3063113 Published 10/4, 10/11, 10/18

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER PLAINTIFF, -vsJORGE GONZALEZ; SHARON GONZALEZ A/K/A SHARON HERBST A/K/A SHARON KRCH A/K/A SHARON M. GONZALEZ A/K/A SHARON M. KROH; WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 17CH 1627 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Jorge Gonzalez; Sharon Gonzalez a/k/a Sharon Herbst a/k/a Sharon Krch a/k/a Sharon M. Gonzalez a/k/a Sharon M. Kroh; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown Occupants.

Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 118 AND THE SOUTH 7 FEET OF LOT 117, IN WEST PLAZA, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF WEST ┬╜ OF THE WEST ┬╜ OF THE SOUTHWEST ┬╝ OF SECTION 5, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1000 Plaza Drive, Joliet, IL60435 Permanent Index No.: 30-07-05-313-0110000 and which said Mortgage was made

by Sharon Gonzalez and Jorge Ganzalez Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CitiMortgage, Inc. as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, Document No. 2007129328.

And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on November 9, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Will County Arbitration Center, 57 N. Ottawa Street, 3rd Floor, Joliet, Illinois 60432.

A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, ANDREA CHASTEEN, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4399, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is November 13, 2017. Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015

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(847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR

BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3063843 Published 10/11, 10/18, 10/25

SENIORS

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SAFETY >> HALLOWEEN

Tips for grandparents taking their grandkids trick-or-treating Are you planning to take your grandchildren trick or treating? Maybe their parents will be taking the time to share those memories. Either way the supervising adult may appreciate some halloween safety tip reminders. Autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are highly anticipated by children and some adults. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has offered these tips we all may want to review again.

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Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

Avoid trick-ortreating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.

Always WALK and don’t run from house to house.

Always test make-up in a small area

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first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.

Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.

• Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

• Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

• Wear wellfitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

• Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

• Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult.

Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

Don’t forget about the use of party games to get kids moving for their daily dose of at least 60 minutes of physical activity. The treat for everyone is to have a safe and fun event.

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