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Kundsen wins state, while Minooka girls place third in Class 3A finals SEE PAGE 9

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‘Up-to-Date’ Joliet launches new Facebook page SEE PAGE 5

OP-ED Veteran’s Day Road to victory in WWII SEE PAGE 6

SPORTS State Bound Minooka earn first trip to Class 4A state finals SEE PAGE 11

CALENDAR ‘Being Ernest’ JCA presents ‘The Importance of Being Ernest’ SEE PAGE 19

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Louis Joliet DAR members Lona Jakaitis, Chris Maluta, Stacy Nava and Mary Erhardt deliver baked goods to Will County Sheriff’s Office.

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WILL COUNTY NEWS

DAR recognizes officers for ‘Policiation Day’ Joliet among local police departments to receive baked goods

The Louis Joliet Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution recently showed their appreciation to local police departments, in recognition of the 126th anniversary of the DAR. The goal of the “Policiation Day” event was to find a way to serve those who serve Joliet-area communities, according to the organization.

The word “policiation” was coined at a DAR meeting, joining the word police with appreciation.

Beginning the weekend before Oct. 11, the service project started with 18 chapter members and three prospective members

baking homemade goodies. The baked goods were then brought to Policiation Day Captains, who delivered the cookies to police departments in Channahon, Crest Hill, Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville and Shorewood, as well as the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

Children and grandchildren of DAR members helped with baking and made special cards for the officers.

“The police departments were grateful for the kindnesses and the goodies,” said Mary Erhardt, regent of Louis Joliet Chapter NSDAR. The chapter’s first vice regent, Mary Dailey, stopped by the Romeoville Police Department

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Shorewood police officer Danielle Malone thanks DAR member Lyn Freebus for baked goods.

with goodies. Romeoville Police Chief Mark Turvey thanked her and the Louis Joliet DAR for delivering treats to officers.

Shorewood police officer Danielle Malone thanked DAR

member Lyn Freebus for baking goodies for the Shorewood Police Department.

The chapter said Plainfield Police Chief John Konopek will be sending a special thank you to the

Louis Joliet DAR Chapter for the goodies, delivered by members Jessica Dailey, Chris Tipsword, Amy Knizner and Barb Smith.

Millie Rowe delivered goodies and cards to the Joliet Police Department.

“Everyone was so grateful and thankful,” she said. “Joliet DAR bakers really made their day, and everyone loved the goodies.”

Marie Lozano delivered goodies to the Crest Hill Police Department.

Goodies for the Will County Sheriff’s Office were made and delivered by Lona Jakaitis, Chris Maluta, Stacy Nava and Mary Erhardt.

The NSDAR Louis Joliet Chapter meets monthly at Standard Bank in Joliet. Anyone interested in joining the Louis Joliet Chapter NSDAR, should contact Cyndi Valencia at iscardar@gmail.com.

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JOLIET CITY COUNCIL

Homes in business tax expansion questioned Under new proposal, there is no change to current property owners already paying special tax

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

The proposed expansion of a downtown Joliet tax was subject to questioning for including some residential property.

The matter, which was discussed last week by the Joliet City Council, arose in the wake of city action taken to approve the expansion of the proposed boundary for the special downtown business tax district.

Joliet officials voted to add two parcels belonging to the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate owner after testimony provided during an Oct. 18 public hearing showed the property wasn’t fully included.

Under state statute, the city is allowed to expand the proposed boundary only during the meeting immediately following the public hearing.

Joliet councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer cast the lone dissenting vote. During the last public hearing, she recalled hearing from owners who couldn’t afford the special business tax and others who held homes within the proposed special taxing district.

“We did hear from people that wanted not to be included in the boundary, however,” Hernandez Brewer said.

Hernandez Brewer questioned if there was another way to establish the boundaries without hindering those interested in being part of the proposed business tax.

City Manager Jim Hock tried to explain.

“As much as possible when

we establish these boundaries, we excluded residential wherever we could,” he said. “But, the properties have to be contiguous; they have to have a common boundary. You can see on the map we carved out wherever we could, but there are a few residential locations.”

Hernandez Brewer said she is concerned about not being able to amend the ordinance in the future.

Hock said the city’s vote is not intended to provide the final say on the matter.

State law dictates that a 60-day period follow the public hearing to allow for up to 51 percent of residential and property owners to file a protest with the city.

Should that occur, the ordinance to propose the expansion of the downtown business tax couldn’t take effect.

Under the proposal, the expanded area would include business, commercial and industrial property beginning at but not including Collins Street Prison as the boundaries travel south on Collins Street toward Joliet Township High School, and extends from Train Bridge along Cass Street toward South Chicago Street to I-80.

Under the new proposal, there is no change to current property owners already paying the special tax. For property owners included in the expansion, the new rate will result in a property tax increase of 8.6 percent. Expansion will allow the new special service area to generate an added $230,000 for economic development purposes.

Hock said if the boundaries of the map are expanded, community input among members of the expanded taxing district will be key.

Hock emphasized that dollars generated by the special business tax will work for the greater good of the community.

“The City Center Partnership’s looking to change their bylaws

to make sure that they broaden their membership and make sure they include these business and property owners,” he said.

“Even residents can be part of the board and have input on how these funds are expended in the future.”

The council will vote on the proposed expansion of the special taxing district Dec. 20.

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COUNTY NEWS >> WILL COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE

Forest Preserve District turns 90 District has grown from 143 acres to almost 22,000 acres

BY CINDY CAIN FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY In 1926, Calvin Coolidge was president, prohibition was in force, Babe Ruth was slugging home runs for the Yankees and Will County was in transition.

Wolves still roamed free in some areas of the county 90 years ago, but development was taking off and a movement was underway to build a “super-highway system” linking Will County to Cook County and beyond.

In Joliet, community leaders were working hard to raise funds to build the city’s first YMCA, and excitement was growing for the opening of the Rialto Square Theatre on Chicago Street. The glitzy showplace was set to open May 24, 1926, and the Joliet Evening Herald-News had all of the festive

details in its May 23, 1926, edition.

Another story in that edition of the paper announced a community-based quest to create a countywide forest preserve district. This movement to save the county’s “timber tracts” was spearheaded by the Joliet Rotary, and it was led by Dr. W. Henry Wilson, chairman of the Rotary’s Forest Preserve Committee. Wilson, a nationally known pathologist who worked at Silver Cross Hospital, stressed the benefits of preserved open space.

“It is accessible to the public, for pleasure and recreation, and is beautifying to the county,” he said at the time.

Rotary members said they feared the county’s open spaces would go the way of the buffalo without a forest preserve district.

The group was successful in gathering the petition signatures

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required to get a forest preserve referendum on the Nov. 2, 1926, ballot. The referendum passed by almost a 2 to 1 margin, with 16,611 people voting in favor of the district and 8,774 voting against the

measure.

“Because of the foresight of Dr. Wilson, his fellow Rotary members and the thousands of voters who approved the initial referendum, the lives of Will County resi-

dents have been greatly enriched, and they will be for generations to come,” said Ralph Schultz, the forest preserve district’s chief operating officer. “I hope that we can continue to enhance their vision as we seek to protect, restore and interpret nature and to make our great open spaces accessible and enjoyable for the residents of Will County.”

In the 90 years since its creation, the Will County Forest Preserve District has grown from 143 acres in 1930 to almost 22,000 acres owned, leased or managed today.

All of this preservation came at a time when the county’s population mushroomed from 110,732 in 1920 to around 700,000 current residents.

Efforts by Wilson, his Rotary colleagues and the voters of Will County have made a difference in the county’s quality of life for all species. They stepped in as development was ramping up in Will County and they provided a pathway to preservation.

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JOLIET CITY COUNCIL >> COUNCIL BRIEFS

Joliet launches new Facebook page ‘Up-to-Date’ page puts media releases, event notices online

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

A new Facebook page, dubbed as Up-to-Date with Joliet Mayor Bob O’DeKirk, was recently launched.

Joliet’s mayor said the effort to launch the online initiative is something the city has been looking into.

“One of the complaints that I’ve heard with all the things happening in the city is some people were complaining that they weren’t receiving notification of events or things that happen until after the fact, until we had talked about it, read about it in the paper,” he said.

“We’re trying to make things more current for people on Facebook.”

The page includes media releases, job postings for the city, community events and some Joliet history.

“Anybody who is interested and want to stay current, feel free to reference that Facebook page, Up-to-Date with Joliet Mayor Bob O’DeKirk,” he said.

Will County Habitat for Humanity to fill former Century Tile lot The Joliet City Council approved a request for special use to allow Will County Habitat for

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Council allows the business to move from 200 Larkin Ave. to 1395 Larkin Ave Building is smaller than the resale shop’s current facility, it is more adaptable to the business’ needs and offers greater visibility

Humanity to relocate to the former lot once occupied by Century Tile.

The city’s action last week allows the business to move from 200 Larkin Ave. to 1395 Larkin Ave. Joliet officials recently denied a petition to allow a DriveTime used car sales lot.

The city said that, while the new building is smaller than the resale shop’s current facility, it is more adaptable to the business’ needs and offers greater visibility.

The Joliet City Council approved the special use under the condition that long-term outside storage of donated goods is not permitted on site.

Joliet Oks pact with Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board Joliet officials formed an agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board to purchase radio commu-

nication and computer equipment to be used by the Joliet Fire Department.

Council action allows Joliet to

receive a $90,575 grant from Will County 9-1-1 to assist in purchasing the equipment. In doing so, Joliet officials also authorized the

Joliet Fire Department to move forward with the purchase now that an agreement is in place for reimbursement.

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GUEST COLUMN

Road to victory in WWII For Veterans Day, remembering one soldier’s dangerous job of carrying vital supplies

BY MARK DEPUE ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, DIRECTOR OF ORAL HISTORY Frank Merkley is a World War II veteran who never fired his weapon in anger, but his contributions to America’s war effort were every bit as important as those of soldiers in the thick of combat. Merkley, now 96 and living in Princeton, Ill., spent his war driving trucks.

It was a rare case in which the army found the perfect job based on Frank’s peacetime experiences.

He had left school when he was 13 to help support the family, and had driven trucks since he was 16, working for his brother.

Merkley was drafted in November 1942, and was shipped to Persia in early 1943. Once there, he drove his truck along a tenuous road deep into modern-day Iran, the first leg of a long trip toward the Soviet frontier.

(America, the Arsenal of Democracy, sent more than four million tons of supplies to Russia through Persia during the war.)

Then in January 1945, Frank’s unit, the 3949th Quartermaster Truck Company, was transferred to the China-Burma-India theater of operations.

His job? To drive over the infamous “hump” in the mountains of Burma to deliver supplies to China.

During his first trip on the treach-

erous Ledo Road, Frank’s truck got a flat tire. Because of that, he left the assembly area several hours after the rest of his convoy. “I don’t know how I’m here today, except the Lord saved me—twice in one day,” Merkley said 71 years later.

“I was going along through that one road, that mountain there, and I come over way at the top and come around a big curve … All of a sudden the truck stopped. … The Lord stopped it. Believe me or not, the Lord stopped that truck.” A Chinese guard, whose job was to alert trucks of the impending danger, then came racing out to the road to guide Merkley around a bridge that was rotting away.

Had Frank not stopped, the truck would have plunged into a deep ravine, taking him along with it.

Merkley was still on the road late that night trying to catch up with his convoy. Because of the fear of snipers, he was forbidden to use his headlights, and when it started to rain, the night turned pitch black.

“I couldn’t see a thing out the windshield, not one thing,” he said.

“Couldn’t even see the dash. … I had my foot out on the front wheel fender, and I was trying to keep that front wheel along the edge of that mountain.”

On his left, the mountain shot up toward the sky. On his right was a sheer cliff. It was certain death to any driver who missed a curve on a dirt

road that was barely wide enough to accommodate the big American trucks.

Recalling that night during his oral history interview, Frank continued his story, his voice filled with emotion. “All of a sudden a big bolt of lightning come … and it lit that road up just like day. And it put daggers in – zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing – like that all the way up to a big sharp curve.”

Guided by that brief glimpse of the danger ahead, Frank pushed forward into the dark. “And I hit that curve right on the nose,” he said.

Frank has no doubt that God had intervened to save his life that night.

“I can’t hardly believe myself the way He lit that road up for me so I could see. … He lit that road up just like it was day time out there – just bright lightning.”

As far as Frank is concerned, God wasn’t quite done with him yet. On the first leg of his journey back to the states, a flight from China to Calcutta, he survived a plane crash. He then boarded a Liberty ship, which sailed into a three-day typhoon in the South China Sea. Needless to say, he was happy to get back to America. Once home in Princeton, he soon got back to work, eventually starting a pest control business and finally retiring at 90 after a lifetime of work.

Mark DePue is the Director of Oral History at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. You can listen to stories like Merkley’s in the “Veterans Remember” section of the program’s website, www.oralhistory. illinois.gov.

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

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Shawn D. Mason, 45, 514 Strong, Joliet, was arrested at 2:54 p.m. Oct. 28 at the residence for aggravated domestic battery.

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Jordan Michael Peete, 18, 221 Comstock, Joliet, was arrested at 10:35 a.m. Oct. 28 in the 200 block of Lime for residential burglary.

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Jamie E. Rodriguez, 31, 2407 June, Joliet, was arrested at 12:05 p.m. Oct. 28 in the 2500 block of Route 59 for retail theft.

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Jeanne Scullion, 36, 5109 Woodmere Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 8:03 p.m. Oct. 28 at the residence for criminal damage to property.

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Nicholas J. Garcia, 20, 711 Emmert Drive, Sycamore, was arrested at 12:35 a.m. Oct. 28 at Theodore and Barthelone for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.

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Jackson Shanklin, 29, 2213 Pebble Beach, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:22 a.m. Oct. 28 at Essington and Thomas Hickey for possession of controlled substance.

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Olivia R. Meza, 29, 613 Morgan, Joliet, was arrested at 5:11 a.m. Oct. 29 at Eastern and East Washington for DUIalcohol.

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Donnie R. Jones, 43, 109 Riverview, Lockport, was arrested at 7:01 a.m. Oct. 29 in the 2200 block of West Jefferson for domestic battery.

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Joshua V. Hernandez, 32, 1048 Brown Road, Madisonville, Kentucky, was arrested at 9:02 a.m. Oct. 29 for violation of an order of protection, aggravated domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

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Dontea M. Thomas, 31, 510 Grant, Joliet, was arrested at 8:39 p.m. Oct. 29 in the 900 block of West Park Avenue for aggravated battery and strong arm robbery.

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Maria G. Guzman, 26, 21 New Circle Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 1:42 a.m. Oct. 29 in the 500 block of Chase for criminal trespass to property and obstructing justice.

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Arturo Delgado, 24, 618 Meadow Ave., Rockdale, was arrested at 12:38 a.m. Oct. 29 at West Mation and Reedwood Drive for domestic battery.

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Ruby A. Costilla, 43, 666 Kiep, Joliet, was arrested at 4:29 p.m. Oct. 30 in the 2400 block of West Jefferson for retail theft and criminal trespass to property.

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Desmond F. Hicks, 40, 1136 Woodland Drive, Menasha, Wisconsin, was arrested at 1:33 a.m. Oct. 30 at Ross and Oakland for battery and criminal damage to property.

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Stephen J. Yarbrough, 32, 5902 Perston Oaks, Dallas, Texas, was arrested at 1:37 a.m. Oct. 30 in the 2000 block of West Jefferson for criminal trespass to real property and aggravated resisting a police officer.

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Allen J. Strickland, 44, 606 Grand View, Grandbury, Texas, was arrested at 1:37 a.m.

Oct. 30 in the 2000 block of West Jefferson for criminal trespass to real property.

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Justin Michael Cox, 23, 1001 N. Prairie, Joliet, was arrested at 4:01 p.m. Oct. 31 at Bridge and Center for DUIalcohol.

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Richard A. Presswood, 32, 1403 Nicholson, Joliet, was arrested at 4:42 p.m. Oct. 31 at the residence for domestic battery and interference with emergency communication.

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Phillip James Dewitt, 30, 832 Plainfield, Joliet, was arrested at 1:32 a.m. Oct. 31 in the 1800 block of McDonough for disorderly conduct and possession of drug equipment.

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Kevin C. Jenkins, 46, 105 Luana, Joliet, was arrested at 6:51 a.m. Nov. 1 in the 0-100 block of McDonough for possession of a look alike substance.

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Kwame N. Mitchell, 22, 362 N. Broadway, Joliet,

was arrested at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 1 at Jackson and Joliet for resisting or obstructing a police officer.

Jason V. Yantz, 22, 1436 Pioneer Road, Crest Hill, was arrested at 3:05 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 300 block of East Cass for criminal damage to property.

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Andrea M. Mendoza, 26, 1205 Oregon, Joliet, was arrested at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 2 in the 1600 block of East Cass for retail theft.

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Tyler L. Bennett, 30, 909 McEvilly Road, Minooka, was arrested at 2:44 p.m. Nov. 2 in the 2400 block of West Jefferson for battery.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

You may deserve a toll fee to bridge the gap between two differing factions. In the week ahead you can profit from your businesslike manner and by implementing shrewd business ideas. Pursue financial security and success.

GEMINI

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

It is plain as the nose on your face. You will find what you look for. If you are looking for proof of someone’s commitment and loyalty it will be obvious. This is a good week to make presentations and hold heart-to-hearts.

LEO

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

If you are starving for attention you will find a smorgasbord of compliments in the week ahead that will satisfy your appetite. Hard work and a passion for excellence will make someone important stand up and take notice.

ACROSS 1 SPELL 5 TRAITOR 10 LETTERS CAUSING A RUSH 14 PROPERTY MEASUREMENT 15 FLOPPED FINANCIALLY 16 BONKERS 17 RESPONSE TO A DRONE 18 QUIBBLE ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS? 20 ZEUS’ BEGINNING? 21 FORGIVES 22 DIRECTOR BURTON 23 LITTLE BIT 25 “TOO MUCH, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE” DUETTIST 27 MARSHMALLOW THAT’S BEEN TOASTED TOO LONG? 33 4X4, E.G. 34 “1984” WORKER 35 GET USED (TO) 38 ASSEMBLY STAGE 40 HIT FROM A TEE 42 START OF OPERATION OVERLORD 43 SCRUTINIZED, WITH “OVER” 45 ABOUNDS 47 GENERATION 48 SMALL GROUP OF TINY MONARCHS? 51 GOOGLE, SAY 53 CANYON PART 54 “A BUG’S LIFE” EXTRA 55 IT MIGHT BLOW UP IN A CRASH 59 SHADE AT THE SHORE 63 WORTHLESS BUZZER? 65 [I’M DOOMED] 66 GOES WRONG 67 BRIDGE EXPERT ON SOME “SPORTS ILLUSTRATED” COVERS 68 MOZART’S “A” 69 SOFT-SPOKEN PAINTER BOB 70 IRISH HERO,

BRIEFLY 71 PRINGLES COMPETITOR

DOWN 1 NOW HYPHEN-LESS RAPPER 2 “DIES __” 3 SPOTTED AQUARIUM DWELLER 4 FILM ESTATE WITH A CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE 5 “AVIAN” FOR WHOM FLIGHT IS OFTEN FUTILE 6 __ READER 7 IT MAY BE HAMMERED OUT 8 HELP PROVIDERS 9 STAIN 10 EUROPEAN ATTRACTION 11 INDEPENDENT COUNTRY SINCE 2011 12 WHEN HAMLET SAYS, “THE PLAY’S THE THING ... “ 13 DICKINSON OUTPUT 19 “AMEN!” 24 TRIVIA CRACK, E.G. 26 MIND 27 HORRIFIED

REACTION 28 ONE OF THE RINGLING BROTHERS 29 DROWNS IN THE GARDEN 30 __ STAR 31 CIRCULAR 32 CHEVY’S “AMERICAN PIE” DESTINATION 36 WOOLEN YARN 37 SOCKET SET 39 REVIEW TARGET 41 44 46 49

NEWLY FORMED JOE SANS JOLT TAKE ON MOGULS THE CAT IN THE HAT’S NUMBERED COHORTS 50 VISUALS 51 WORD WITH TOOTH OR SAW 52 A-O STARTER 56 REPEATED WORD IN “TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME” 57 DO A NEW MOM’S JOB 58 ON A CRUISE 60 GAVE NOTICE 61 RADIUS NEIGHBOR 62 PINNACLE 64 ‘40S SPY ORG.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The journey is just as important as the destination. As this week unfolds you may find that business and workrelated meetings are not necessarily social affairs, but that consideration and social graces smooth the way.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Know your limits and learn to live with your limitations.

If you are afraid of the dark get the best nightlight on the market. In the week ahead you can recognize a downside without letting it hold you back.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Take a daily dose of self-confidence. Stay in close contact with people who appreciate your efforts and uplift your spirits. In the week ahead take time to provide respect and support for hardworking individuals.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

On a scale of one to ten you might feel like a 10. As this week unfolds you can take the bull by the horns and accomplish whatever you envision. It may be the right time to initiate a new business or moneymaking activity.

CANCER

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

You have the right stuff. If you put your shoulder to the wheel you can push your way out of a rut. Then you can quickly get up top speed and even go further. Be consistent in the week ahead to make a sizeable profit.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

No one will catch you asleep on the job. In the week ahead you may feel sharper and more eager than usual.

You may be adept at turning your pennies into dollars. Listen to mentors who outline schemes for financial success.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Color yourself happy. In the week to come you might feel you must pay to play. There may be some strings attached to an invitation or a social outing. Keep your doubts to yourself and simply enjoy whatever joys come your way.

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Kundsen wins state, while Minooka girls place third in Class 3A finals PEORIA — A state champion and a third place team trophy capped off successful 3A state cross country meet for the Minooka Indians on a perfect day for running.

This past Saturday on the famed Detweiller course, senior Soren Knudsen became the Indians first individual state champion in the sport covering the three-mile tract in 14:02.

In addition, Knudsen joins his father, Jim, who won the title for Lockport in 1981, as the first father/son winning combination in meet history.

The first state cross country meet was in 1946.

“This has been my goal since I stated running,” Soren said. “I really can’t put into words what this means right now. To win the big class in a talent rich sport like we have in cross country is incredible.”

Dan Haut of Lockport, in 2000, was the last time an individual from the area was the champion.

Minooka finished 22nd in the team race.

On the girls side, four All-State

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performances helped Minooka capture third place with 134 points. Naperville North won with 111 points, while Yorkville was second with 130.

The top 25 individuals earn AllState status.

Emily Shelton, a junior, was third (16:42), with seniors Mackenzie Callahan fourth (16:48) and Ashley Tutt 17th (17:12). Sophomore Vivian Van Eck placed 23rd in 17:20. Freshman Julia Dames was 121st (18:32).

“I had the goal to be in the top three and I felt really good out there today,” Shelton said. “It’s been a crazy last three weeks but I’m already excited for next year.”

Lockport placed 17th as a team and received an All-State performance from senior Morgan Bollinger. She placed 20th in 17:15.

“I was trying to stay as focused as I could,” Bollinger said. “It’s a great way to finish your high school career.”

Junior Maddie Blaauw of Joliet West placed 130th in 18:38

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The Minooka girls cross country team placed third at the state meet.

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FEATURE

Nine-year-old has need for speed

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

In a way, Michael Mucha is a lot like many other boys his age.

He enjoys playing baseball, skateboarding and anything else that may catch the interest of a 9-year-old in the fourth grade.

Then there are the ways Michael is far different than his classmates.

None of them have their own web page, their own Twitter handle and spend several weekends a year driving around a track at 70 miles per hour.

Yes – driving.

Despite only being nine years old, Michael is the driver of the

No. 75 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Super Cup -or Mini Cup – car in the Central States Region Series.

Super Cup Cars look the same as a stock car one would see in NASCAR races, only half the size.

The cars are equipped with full tube chassis, rack and pinion steering, upper and lower control arms and fully adjustable coil over shocks both front and rear. The driver is protected with a full cage and a five point safety harness, making the cars one of the safest forms of racing available.

“It is real racing in half scale.

The speeds are up there, to,” said his dad, Randy, who serves as chief mechanic, spotter, social media coordinator to name

a few roles. “He will go 75 on the main straight away at Grundy and they will keep their foot in in because the way these cars are designed, they are designed to go fast. If they go slow, it takes time to wind them back up because they are not shifting. They run whatever gear is in it for the track.”

While the cars are half scale versions of professional stock cars, they are not only driven by half scale versions of the drivers.

At nine years old, Michael is the youngest in the series, but the oldest is age 55, with all age ranges in between.

While drivers are allowed to start at age eight, this is Michael’s first year behind the wheel after

spending a few years as a fan.

“We have been going for the last few years to watch – mostly at Grundy County because it’s close to home,” Randy said. “Even before we went, he has loved cars since he has played with Matchbox. Most of the tracks open the pits to the fans after the races and that was when we first realized that they existed and what they were.”

Being their first year as a race team, Randy and Michael have had to rely on other drivers for advice and guidance along the way.

“Everyone is great. We have had more help this year being new and learning about the cars and tracks. They have all been so helpful,” Randy said. “We have had a couple of issues along the way that are rookie mistakes – not on his part – on my part. I am learning how these things are built and what to look out for during set up.”

Once the team got the hang of it, Michael flourished – winning series Rookie of the Year honors.

“It shows that we are in it for real,” Randy said. “He has been on the lead lap for almost the entirety of almost every race this year, which is phenomenal for a rookie. We have talked to guys that run this series or parents of drivers in the series and they have all said they are amazed at

his progress.”

That progress will continue next year as the Mucha’s have already purchased a new car for next season, however, when they signed up Michael only had to have a one year commitment “Our deal with him for everything – whether it was racing or baseball or gymnastics or skateboard lessons or swimming or any of the different things we have signed him up for, the deal has always been that he would follow through for the length of whatever we committed to,” Randy said. “We don’t quit.”

So, while Michael plans to continue his racing career at least one more year, he is does not have his sights set on a seat in a NASCAR just yet – for now he simply races because “it’s fun.”

His dad, however, sees a life impact in the sport, no matter how long Michael stays in the seat.

“For most people, it is an exciting thing to get your license and finally be able to drive a car,” Randy said. “For him, it will just be, ‘OK, I finally have the thing in my wallet but I have been driving for years.’ That is one of the good things, too, of course we will do whatever number of hours the law says, but this will only make him a better driver on the road.”

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Rocky Perinar an Minooka are headed to the Class 4A state finals.

Indians are State-bound

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

NORMAL - Minooka entered the Normal Community Supersectional knowing the feeling of wanting to beat a team that beat you earlier in the season.

The Indians reached this point of the season with a win over Plainfield Central in the Romeoville Sectional final – avenging an earlier conference loss.

So, Minooka knew what Normal would have in store after the Indians defeated the Iron just weeks earlier.

“We played this team two weeks ago and we knew they would be out gunning for us,” Minooka coach Carrie Prosek said. “We knew that they wanted to kill us, like we wanted to kill Plainfield Central.”

So, the team had to just forget about the time before.

“We knew we couldn’t come into this game thinking that we could beat them again,” Holly Bonde said. “We had to come in and treat it like a whole new game.”

While Normal led in most of both sets played, Minooka grabbed late leads and held on for a 26-24, 25-23 win and its first trip to the Class 4A state finals. The win also denied Normal a thirdstraight trip.

“We had not won the sectional since 1999 and then state was the final eight teams, so this is the first

time we have been to the final four,” Prosek said.

The Indians did all they could to try and minimize the fact that the match was played on Normal’s home court – a location predetermined by the IHSA before the playoffs started.

But as the two teams share the same color scheme, Minooka fans came out to make it feel like home.

“We knew it would be a challenge because this is their court, this is their community and they had a little hype and we knew they had a chip on their shoulder but we had beaten them before and that gave us a little bit of an edge,” said Brooklyn Bachmann. “Then the court is orange and black and our families and student section made it feel like home to us.”

Early in the match, it looked like the home team would steal at least the first set, as the hitters were getting blocked at the net.

“You have to give credit to Rocky, Ali and Holly because they were getting blocked by their big number 15, but they kept swinging and Taylor was picking up digs that I have never seen her pick up before,” Bachmann said. “Everyone’s hearts were just so in it and that’s why we came out late.”

But, Minooka made the proper adjustments.

“At first we were only setting outside. I said, ‘We need to run the middle, we need to mix it up and start finding some holes,’” said Prosek. “We started changing up

our shots instead of just pounding it right into the block. I think both teams were just playing good volleyball, but we were waiting for them to crack.”

The wait paid off as the Indians forced cracks in the Iron and earned the win.

“This has never happened before and this was something at the beginning of the season, we said that we were going to work as hard as we could to make it here and we did,” Ali Papesh said. “We were down and we fought and we came back and we worked together. If one person messed up, they trusted the person next to them. It shows a lot about our grit and how bad we wanted this.”

Minooka (34-6) will face Stevenson in Friday’s 7 p.m. state semifinal at Redbird Arena.

“I am really proud pf this team and I am so happy that we could do this. This is unreal, I can’t believe this happened,” Rocky Perinar said. “I am excited for everything it holds. Since we are there, we might as well win and I think we can do that.”

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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS

You can’t just cruise Just sit down with your boss or owner, and explain why you can’t make it happen right now DEAR DAVE, I work for a small company that just won a cruise trip for all the employees. The prize covers just the cruise tickets, and we have to pay for everything else. The problem is that my wife and I currently have more than $50,000 in debt, not counting our home, and about $10,000 of that is in collections.

We’re trying to fix our finances and start saving money, but we just don’t feel like we should take a trip right now. How do I tell my boss?

RICKY DEAR RICKY, First, let me say how proud I am of you and your wife. Most people would be really irresponsible in a position like this and simply bor-

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row more money to take the trip.

The fact that you’re behaving like mature adults tells me you’re on your way to getting out of debt and solving your financial problems.

I’ve got to wonder, is there a lot of pressure from your company to go on this trip? I understand the benefits of team building and

socializing with colleagues, but when you have no savings and are that deep in debt — and a chunk of that includes some in collections — it’s no lie to say you can’t afford to go. A decent company will understand.

Just sit down with your boss or owner, and explain why you can’t make it happen right now.

You don’t have to unload all the details, but let them know that you can’t do something like this in good conscience when you’re trying to get your finances under control and already owe a lot of money.

That’s one heck of a temptation you’re standing up to, Ricky. I love that you and your wife are on the same page and have made the decision to take control of your finances together!

—DAVE

HE SET YOU UP DEAR DAVE,

I’m a senior in high school, and I have a job after classes and on weekends. I made a down payment of $2,500 on a $7,500 motorcycle last week, because I always wanted to have one before I got out in the real world and had bills and other responsibilities to think about. I asked my dad if that was a smart move, and he said I should ask you. So, what do you think?

Should I go ahead with the purchase?

TAD DEAR TAD, I’m glad you’re working and learning the value of money and having a job. But I think your dad set you up on this one. I’ve got a feeling he knew what I’d say, and he wanted you to hear it from me.

I teach people how to stay out of debt and build wealth. And there’s always one thing I remind folks of when it comes to buying anything — if you can’t afford to pay cash for the whole thing, then you can’t afford it. The only thing I back off on is when it comes to buying a house.

I love shiny things that go fast,

and so do a lot of people who work here at my office. Right now, there are about six or seven motorcycles sitting in our parking lot, and they’re owned by folks who make good money. And the bikes sitting out there probably range in value from about $1,000 to $10,000. But you know what? Whoever rode in on the $1,000 bike had just as much fun as the one who owns the $10,000 bike.

A motorcycle is a toy, and you should always pay cash for toys if you want to be wealthy one day. Having lots of payments and handing your paychecks over to the bank is not the way to build wealth. I would advise talking to the guy at the bike shop to see if you can rework this deal for a ride you can actually afford!

—DAVE Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven bestselling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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NOVEMBER 10 Joliet Central Veterans Ceremony. 2:20 p.m. at the Joliet

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NOVEMBER 12 Troy Choir Vendor Fair. 10 a.m.

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United In Excellence – 20 Years Later. 7:30 p.m. at the

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NOVEMBER 15 American Holiday Spiritual—Matinee Theater. At the

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Over 40 crafted beers and ciders to sample; John Bittermann Historical Presentation; and Tour the museum’s galleries. More Info and Tickets: www.jolietmuseum.org.

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