DECEMBER 15
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt. 6-7 p.m. at
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. Bring your flashlight and bag to search for candy canes that have been scattered throughout the forest at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Additional activities include a candy cane craft and hot chocolate by a campfire. Fee includes parent and child.
Jefferson Singers Perform Holiday Music and Christmas Carols. 7-8 p.m. at Woodridge Public
Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Joyful music will fill the library when nearly 50 choir members from Jefferson Junior High School line the main staircase and sing holiday favorites and Christmas carols. More Info: www.woodridgelibrary.org.
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A Very Kacey Christmas. 8 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Two-time Grammy award-winner Kacey Musgraves will be ringing in this holiday season with her first Christmas Headlining Tour. Show will feature songs off her upcoming debut Christmas album. Tickets: 815-726-7171.
DECEMBER 16-18
Madrigal Dinner Theatre. 7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday); 1 p.m. (Sunday) at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Joliet Drama Guild takes you back to times of yore with dinner and interactive show. Contact: 815-724-3760.
DECEMBER 17
Breakfast with Santa. 9-10:30 a.m. at the Westmont Park District Administrative Building, 55 E. Richmond St. More Info: www.westmontparks.org. Charlie Brown & Friends Christmas. 5-8
p.m. at the Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave., Westmont. More Info: www.westmontparks.org.
Grinch Whobilation Workshop. 5-8 p.m. at
the Westmont Park District Administrative Building, 55 E. Richmond St. The Grinch returns to Westmont to take over Santa's workshop and turn it into his dark, dingy cave. Play Grinch Games in Whoville like the Snowball Toss, Grinch Bowling, Grinch Gift Towers, the Grinch Slither, and make Grinch treats and crafts. Play games inside, then bundle up and take a ride around the Whomont neighborhood to enjoy the holiday lights on the Long Eared Mules Wagon. More Info: www.westmontparks.org.
Silver Bell Express. 5:30-7:15 p.m. at the Morton
Grove Train Station. On Christmas Eve, many years ago, a young boy took a journey to a magical place. Travel with the park district as we venture on a memorable train ride. Santa awaits your arrival at the North Pole and will join us aboard the train for hot chocolate and cookies. More Info: www. mortongroveparks.com.
Elf Workshop. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the
Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet. The merry band of Plainfield Park District elves will be spending time in Louis Joliet Mall making simple decorations and playing winter games. Bring the whole family. More Info: www.plfdparks.org.
DECEMBER 18
Reel at the Rialto ‘The Polar Express’. 3 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Contact: 815-726-7171. Skate with Santa. 1-2:30 p.m. at Oakton Ice
Arena, 2800 Oakton St., Park Ridge. Skate with Santa and his elves. All skaters will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to a Chicago Wolves hockey game. More Info: www.prparks.org.
Holiday Exhibition. 1-2:30 p.m. at Oakton
Ice Arena, 2800 Oakton St., Park Ridge. Don’t miss this special exhibition featuring participants from Oakton Ice Arena’s Competitive Edge and Learn-toSkate programs. More Info: www.prparks.org.
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Rialto Theatre Joliet city manager suggests Rialto Theatre takeover SEE PAGE 2
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Joliet city manager suggests Rialto Theatre takeover In April, Joliet officials asked the Rialto board for access to their financial information BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
In response to supporters’ cries to save the Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet City Manager Jim Hock suggested that officials consider his funding proposal. During a recent meeting, Hock proposed an idea that would allow the city to takeover the Rialto and its operations to keep the doors open. “What I propose is adopting a resolution asking our senators, state senators and representatives to introduce legislation that transfers ownership of the Rialto Theatre and their properties to the city,” Hock said. “The city will sell the office buildings that aren’t part of the theatre to the private sector. We’ll pay off all the bills that the Rialto board has approved for payment but have not paid, and we’ll assume the renovation loan obligation of approximately $2.4 million.” Hock said as many in the city know, a constant mantra they hear is save the Rialto, and officials have done that in a number of ways throughout the last year. The city advanced a quarterly budgeted amount, valued at $150,000, to the Rialto Theatre in March. That action allowed $110,000 of that to be paid directly to the state and federal government for unpaid payroll taxes.
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Hock said as many in the city know, a constant mantra they hear is save the Rialto, and officials have done that in a number of ways throughout the last year.
JIM HOCK Joliet City Manager
In April, Joliet officials asked the Rialto board for access to their financial information before any additional funds could be released; they refused. The city took action later that month to save the Rialto by paying for two scheduled performers that
would’ve canceled their shows and left ticket holders without a refund. In August, the Rialto board selected a third party vendor, VenuWorks, to run the theatre knowing that their proposed operational model had a deficit. When the city highlighted a proposed a 2017 budget last month, no funding for the Rialto was shown. A number of supporters of the theatre were in attendance during that meeting to plea their case for the theatre. The council is expected to pass a budget later this month. “Last week, council received a proposed intergovernmental (agreement) from the Rialto requesting us to commit funding for
four years,” Hock said. That agreement calls for a $500,000 allotment. Hock’s proposal suggests that an alternative funding solution is necessary. Hock said the city would manage non-concert events—like weddings and recitals— and enter into contracts with Harrah’s and other entertainment vendors to put on concerts and performances. The Rialto buildings would also be added to the city’s engineering consultant facilities evaluation contract, which is currently underway, to evaluate physical conditions and determine what capital improvements are required, he said. “We want the foundation to continue and work closely with them because they qualify for grants that local governments may not qualify for,” Hock said. “This proposal seems to me, like, a natural progression of the commitment the city has made to the downtown. We own the baseball stadium, the building in right field, Union Station, soon a new train station and a new bus station, along with the (Joliet Area) Historical Museum.” Hock said if the city is looking to continue with investments to implement the downtown development plan, they must ensure that concerts and other performances are scheduled at the Rialto. Hock emphasized that doors to the theatre must remain open for all community events held in the downtown. After the meeting, Hock said it was unclear when the council would look to consider his proposal.
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Joliet looks to commemorate fallen heroes Flags of Valor Project is looking to have a ceremony performed for fallen heroes BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
After a veteran and a Gold Star mother approached the city council last month voicing their concern for Joliet’s flag displays and lighting, officials have been working on another project to recognize and honor veterans. Joliet resident Denise Meehan provided testimony at the council’s Dec. 6 meeting, saying she’s been pleased by the city’s willingness to get involved with a project she’s spearheading to commemorate Illinois’ fallen heroes. Meehan said the Flags of Valor Project is looking to have a ceremony performed for Illinois’ fallen heroes and donate the unclaimed flags. In some cases, Illinois’ fallen heroes do not have families who can participate and
retrieve them, she said. “We would like to have a veteran preferably from one of the older generations as well as a current (Operation Iraqi Freedom) veteran to stand and receive that flag after it has been flown in honor, and then take the flags of those who do not have family, or whose family cannot participate, and have the city of Joliet send them to their hometown— wherever in Illinois it is—so that their hometown or their library or their school can have that remembrance of their hometown and local hero,” Meehan said. “For Joliet to be able to participate in this level in this incredible project is just astounding to me.” The Gold Star mother said she’d been in contact with city officials off and on since the council’s Nov. 15 meeting, where she called on Joliet to take action to
fix American flag displays and provide them with proper lighting. The project has its challenges, she said. “Most of the flags were claimed by the individual family members in honor of their fallen hero,” Meehan said. “But, there are some that the families were not aware, they were not available and sometimes aren’t necessarily involved enough to want to do this kind of thing. As a result, there are 28 flags of Illinois’ fallen soldiers that have been unclaimed as (of ) yet by the families. I am involved with this project, and one of my jobs with this project is reaching out to those 28 families, tracking them down.” Meehan explained that this information is not exactly made available to the public, but there are ways to accomplish this feat. “My job is reaching out to them and asking them if they would like to participate in a very special opportunity Flags of Valor
would like to extend,” she said. “As a couple council members are aware, Flags of Valor would like to donate the 28 flags from Illinois’ fallen heroes to the city of Joliet to display. This is a huge honor. Now, councilman Hug and Hernandez Brewer both were a little bit overwhelmed as was I. This is an incredibly generous offer.” Meehan said these flags are not your average American flags not only because they were flown in honor with the name and face of one of Illinois’ fallen, but because they’re made by a company called Annin Flag Company. “It’s the oldest flag company in America,” she said. “The Annin
flag is the one that was raised in Iwo Jima. Annin Flag is the one company that made the flag that went to the moon. An Annin flag is what draped Abraham’s Lincoln’s casket as he was brought back to Illinois. So, the significance of these individual flags (rests) on every level—what they stand for, where they come from and what they mean.” Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer said Meehan’s work on this project has been beyond what the council expected. “We’re glad to be able to do something (to help),” she said. SEE HEROES PAGE 14
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Annual address looks at year in review Projects in the works including new Public Safety Complex BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon on Dec. 7 at the Republic Banquet Hall in Joliet that offered a presentation highlighting the state of the county. The annual event seated a number of community leaders and elected officials as Will County Executive Larry Walsh Sr. addressed the outlook of Will County in reviewing what was achieved in 2016 and what’s to come. “Despite the challenges we face in Illinois, Will County remains strong both economically and fiscally, but most importantly as a community that supports our neighbors when they are in need,” Walsh said. “We continue to see numerous positive attributes that we can be proud of throughout all of our local communities.” Walsh explained that he thinks Will County, although not perfect, serves as a good model for both Springfield and Washington D.C. “I think we have plenty of successful efforts made possible because we work together to get things done,” he said. The county board took action recently to approve a 2017 budget of $569 million that is balanced that intends to meet the county’s needs. Walsh said elected officials worked hard to adopt a budget that all sides could agree on. “Our continued history of fiscal prudence has enabled Will County to maintain a AA-plus bond rating,” he said. “This rating recognizes the counties commitment to stable fund balances, controlled expenditures, long-term planning and strong fiscal policies. It also allows us more favorable rates when borrowing for capital projects.” Noting the need to prioritize for county building updates, Walsh said elected officials have worked diligently over the years to put
LARRY WALSH SR. Will County Executive
“I think we have plenty of successful efforts made possible because we work together to get things done ...” - LARRY WALSH SR. WILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE
plans for change into motion. In 2011, officials created a county master plan to detail and prioritize facility improvements. Walsh said in some cases, this guide they adopted called for consolidation or reduction of offices. The master plan is hoped to guide officials in taking action, he said. Will County has a number of capital improvement projects in the works, including the new Will County Public Safety Complex and the Will County Judicial Complex. The new construction efforts amount to $29.5 million and nearly $200 million, respectively. “All of these actions have helped streamline county government operations in downtown Joliet,” Walsh said. Noting that many of those in attendance for the luncheon are business leaders who understand the importance of having safe transportation and infrastructure, Walsh said county officials strive to be responsive to their needs. “Getting customers to you and your product to market are key to your success,” he said. “We continue to invest in our roads and bridges and make our transportation infrastructure safer for all the users of our county system, and keep our communities economically viable and attractive for further private sector growth. We have averaged approximately $30 mil-
lion each year in our road spending. We must continue to invest as much as possible our infrastructure to keep Will County a strong economic engine.” Walsh said that most notably, the Weber Road/I-55 interchange project is an example of the county’s attention to the community’s needs for adequate and safe access to roads. The heroin epidemic is an issue that plagued many communities across the nation, including Will County. A total of 72 heroin overdoses were reported in the county to this point in 2016. Walsh said they have worked hard to address the issue by working with legislators at the state and federal levels to drive the drug out of the community. “They have joined in these efforts by sponsoring important legislation to address the issues of education, treatment and incarceration relating to the heroin abuse,” he said. “But, there is still much work to be done to save lives and drive heroin out of Will County, the state of Illinois and the entire United States.” The county is entering the second year of a partnership between Plainfield School District and the Robert Crown Center for Health Education to deliver a heroin prevention curriculum to eighth grade students. Officials are also working with Lincoln-way and Wilmington school district to offer this curriculum to eighth and ninth-grade students. “Research has shown that kids are smart and if we give the information they need, they will make educated choices,” he said. “In previous years, we offered three pilot programs of this heroin prevention program to the Valley View district, to Joliet Township High School and the Troy Middle School district. It’s an extremely wise investment to keep our children away from Heroin and ensuing consequences both legal and physical that occur with drug abuse.” Walsh added that while officials understand there is still much work to be done to expand treatment and develop alternatives to arrest and incarceration, this is definitely a step in the right direction.
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Making space for New Year Tips on how to de-clutter various areas of your life so you can create physical and mental space for something new As we enter the final month of the year, you may be pondering how to make 2017 your best year yet. Here are some tips on how to declutter various areas of your life so you can create physical and mental space for something new and exciting in the year ahead. If you want to eat more healthily, declutter your kitchen. Clear out food items that don’t align with your new eating habits. Let go of small appliances, utensils, etc. that aren’t in sync with your new healthy lifestyle. For example, say goodbye to the deep fryer or cookbooks that the new, healthier you won’t need. You can donate unopened foods that are still within the freshness date to your local food pantry, and find charitable organizations who will appreciate your other unneeded items. If you want to lose weight, de-clutter your closet. To help you keep your eye on your goal, create space in your closet for the size you intend to become. Let go of a few items in the size you are right now, as well as larger sizes, to create space for the new, slimmer you. Of course you won’t want to let go of
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“Scrutinize your current commitments and let go of activities that no longer energize or inspire you. Say “no” to volunteer responsibilities that leave you drained and resentful of the time they require ...” everything in your current size, but if you clear out a few items, your closet will remind you that you intend to lose weight and fill it with items in a smaller size. If you want to spend more time with your family, de-clutter your calendar. It’s hard to spend meaningful time with family if your calendar is packed with commitments that have you constantly on the go. Scrutinize your current commitments and let go of activities that no
longer energize or inspire you. Say “no” to volunteer responsibilities that leave you drained and resentful of the time they require. Consider replacing these obligations with family-centered activities or free time that can be used for family events. If you want more energy at work, declutter your desk and files. Feel your energy shift as you toss or shred paperwork you no longer need. Feel inspired to take on new, exciting projects as you delete old files that represent prior responsibilities. Of course, if you must keep information for legal reasons or to comply with company retention policies, move applicable items to an archive area or archive folder that’s separate from your active files. If you want to be more financially responsible, de-clutter your wallet and purse. By de-cluttering and organizing your wallet and purse, you make it easier to track spending and stay on top of bills. As you de-clutter these areas of your life, you empower yourself to create the new life you wish for yourself. I wish you success on your journey. Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www. PilesToSmiles.com or 630.373.7400.
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DECEMBER 14 Stroke Support Group. 4 to 5 p.m.in the Silver Cross Hospital
Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Stroke survivor’s family members and caregivers are welcome to attend. First time participants should visit www.silvercross.org for more information or to register.
Breastfeeding Classes. 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. A certified lactation consultant will teach the basics of breastfeeding including establishing a milk supply, breast pumps, avoiding difficulties and more. For more information or to register visit www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries.org. DECEMBER 16 Breastfeeding Support Group. 10:30 a.m. to Noon in the
Hospital’s Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. New mothers have many questions and concerns about breastfeeding in the weeks leading up to and after birth. Breastfeeding support groups are a wonderful way to exchange information and experiences. Infants are welcome to attend. First time participants should register in advance at www.silvercross. org.
DECEMBER 18 “Advent for All.” During 9 a.m. service at First Presbyterian
Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet, an original Christmas cantata composed by Joliet resident Jacob Darley, “Our God Is Born.” 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet A contemporary Christmas Worship Service that blends favorite Christmas hymns, new music and scripture and includes the First Pres. Worship Band along with additional instrumentalists and the hand bell choir joined by piano, keyboard and percussion.
DECEMBER 27 Bipolar Disease Support Group. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Silver
Cross Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Silver Cross Hospital will host a free support group for individuals and family members coping with bipolar disease. First time participants should visit www.silvercross.org to register to attend.
JANUARY 7 “O Come, Let Us Adore Him.” Cathedral of Saint Raymond
Nonnatus’ second installment of its 2016-2017 Cathedral Music Series is at 7 p.m. at 604 N. Raynor Avenue, Joliet. A free-will offering benefits the Cathedral Music Program. Ample free parking is available. For additional details, contact the Music Office, (815) 722-6653
METRO Information in Police Reports is obtained from Joliet, Shorewood and Lockport police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
JOLIET Luis Juarez-Tobar, age 41, of Joliet was cited near E. Cass and Youngs streets for improper lighting and driving while license suspended. Julisa Ortiz-Silva, 33, of Joliet was cited near E. Cass and Henderson streets for no valid driver’s license, no registration light and obstructed windows. Shani L. Brass, age 23, of Joliet, was cited near N. Larkin and W. Jefferson streets for no registration light and driving while license suspended. Ramon Cadenas-Cano, 20, of Joliet was cited near E. Jackson and Collins streets for improper
NEWS FROM THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM lane usage, failure to signal, no registration lights, obstructed registration, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Meleka Davis, 46, of Joliet, was cited near Houbolt Road and McDonough Street for driving while license suspended and speeding.
S. Ottawa for driving while license suspended and disobeying a traffic control device. Eric Hamilton, 36, of Crest Hill was cited near Colorado and Ingalls streets for speeding, following too closely, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol and driving while license revoked.
Jada S. Travis, 19, of Lockport, was cited near W. Jefferson St. and Barney Drive for driving while license suspended, obstructed windows and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Anthony R. Walker, 29, of Crest Hill, was cited at E. Jefferson and I55 for speeding and driving while license suspended.
Unknown person/s stole a Western snow plow from the driveway of a residence 100 block of Reichman. Zachary P. Andersen, 24, of Plainfield was arrested near Plainfield Rd. and I55 for DUI, aggravated speeding and improper lane usage.
Terrence A. Ford, 32, of Joliet, was cited near W. Jefferson and Catherine streets for no valid driver’s license.
Aaron Lee Whitfield, age 46, of Joliet was cited near Osgood Street and S. Chicago for driving while license suspended. Carl N. Corlew, 30, of Joliet was cited near S. Weber and Randich roads for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.
Oscar Sanchez, 27, Shorewood was cited near DeKalb St. and
Erasmo Cruz-Lopez, 45, of Joliet was cited near Henderson and
Larry Dickerson, 48, of Joliet, was cited near W. Jefferson and N. William streets for driving while license suspended.
E. Jackson streets for no valid driver’s license and no registration light. Juvenile, 17, was arrested on two counts of domestic battery on the 1100 block of Alann Drive. Erick Mazariegos, 39, of Joliet was arrested for domestic battery 200 block of Collins St. Kevin M, Hotuyec, 38, of Joliet, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery 1100 block of Plainfield Road. Jose Martin Sanchez-Garcia, 27, of Joliet was arrested for in-state warrant near Scott/Jefferson streets. Kylina M, Verbeck, 20 of Braidwood, was arrested for possession of controlled substance, possession of drug equipment on the 1800 block of W. Jefferson Street. Charles Jones, 58, of Joliet, was arrested for an in-state warrant on the 1800 block W. Jefferson Street. Mark Oscar Stegner , 53, of
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Joliet, was arrested for domestic battery and an in-state warrant on the 200 block N. Center Street. Michael Jaksinick, 45, of Minooka, was arrested for criminal trespass to property on the 100 block N. Joliet
LOCKPORT Unknown person/s broke into a residence on the 700 block of Green Garden Place and stole a 50” and 40” TV. Howard Thompson, 27, of Chicago, was cited near I55 and W. Coal City Roadfor driving while license suspended.
SHORE WOOD Tracy Roth, 47, of Channahon, was arrested for battery near Buckingham Court/Buckingham Place.
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Just get it over with. A nagging responsibility may have you looking for ways to get out of it but you’ll find the easiest solution is simply to do it. Don’t become too frustrated by mistakes as the experience provides a valuable lesson.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Take advantage of your cheerful and generous nature by getting out and crossing a few items off of your holiday shopping list. Friends and loved ones will offer unwavering support for your latest endeavor.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22
You’ve got nothing to worry about. Don’t be overly sensitive by what you may see as flaws in your appearance as these may well be the traits that attract others to you. Getting out of the house may help clear your head.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Slide into the driver’s seat. You’ll find that your leadership skills will be quite the asset when immersed into a group setting this week. There’s nothing wrong with using the influence of a powerful friend to achieve your ends.
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TAURUS
A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1
Show your support for the home team. Family or close friends may need a shoulder to lean on and you are just the one to fit the bill. The lights along the streets of romance will be all green in the week ahead.
CANCER
J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Don’t become alarmed or offended if you find that someone is employing your own methods as it may be nothing more than they just admire your style. Give a loved one the attention they deserve.
VIRGO
AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23
You need not travel far to find answers. Problems can be easily solved if you aren’t too proud to ask friends or trusted advisors for their advice. Take time to weigh the options carefully when trying to make important decisions.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
When opportunity knocks, you would be wise to open the door. Being overly skeptical could backfire if a lucrative offer comes your way. You may not win the lottery but you’ll have Lady Luck on your side when needed.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20
Have a little faith. A trusted friend will come through for you in a pinch so don’t feel as if you are facing the world on your own. Ignore the urge to shake up your finances as the situation will eventually improve on its own.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
A rolling stone gathers no moss. Avoid settling into safe routines that keep you moving in circles when the only way that you’ll make progress is through definitive action. You’ll never know what you can accomplish unless you try.
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BASKETBALL
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New starters are beginning to get the feel as JCA gets into season BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com
For the past three seasons, the Joliet Catholic Academy boys basketball team has had a pair of constants in the form of Jalen Jackson and Harold Davis. However, with the two guards gone – the Hillmen are looking for new players to fill the roles vacated and at different times this season, different players are stepping into those roles. In JCA’s 58-42 win over Marian Central Catholic in the East Suburban Catholic Conference opener, it was Pete Ragen and Jack Surin who poured in 18 points apiece to lead a comeback that secured the win which included a 33-10 run over the last quarter and a half of play. “The kids got stops. Before we went to the spread, we ran good things and we put people in position that they could get good looks,” said JCA head coach Joe Gura. “That was the ball game
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right there. They had a sevenpoint lead and if we let it go another minute or two where they could expand it, the ball game was in the balance. The kids sensed the urgency and executed flawlessly from that point on down the stretch. That was a good conference win.” Gura is happy to see different players stepping up. “We lost so much firepower,” he said. “We lost 85 percent of our offense and these guys have come in and done a nice job. This is fun for me. We have a whole new concept in. Last year we ran a whole lot of (isolation) stuff for Jalen and then we slipped guys in the post. Now, it can come from anywhere and that really helps us. We had four guys that had never started a varsity game started in game one and that showed and it took a few games.” Other than Surin and Ragen, Gura said the Hillmen will look to Donavan Finch as well. The SEE JCA PAGE XX
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Jack Surin (3) had 18 points for JCA in an ESCC win over Marian Catholic.
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Dana Ackerson was third as Lockport won the Strikefest tournament.
Lockport wins Strikefest BY SCOTT TAYLOR For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com
Lockport is on a mission this year. After coming up short last in its quest to defend its state title, the Porters proved they are the team to beat again this year after winning the Plainfield North Strikefest with a 5,914, topping Harlem by 199 pins. “It was amazing,” Lockport’s Marissa Ramirez said. “Everyone kept fighting and we worked our butts off until the end. It was great and we all worked together.
It was a team effort.” “I think it really helped boost our confidence as a team,” Lockport’s Dana Ackerson said. “I think it really helped us make a statement.” They cruised to the title thanks to having three top-nine bowlers in Ackerson (1,272, 3rd), Ramirez (1,252, 8th) and Bailey Delrose (1,248, 9th). “It means a lot because having a lot of seniors this year, we are coming out with a vengeance,” Delrose said. “All the seniors have to go out with a bang.” The Porters lost two key mem-
bers of the team last year, but return six bowlers with a great deal of experience in hopes of winning three state state trophies and two state titles in three years. “It is nice to have that experience,” Delrose said. “We all know what it is like and no one is overwhelmed.” “We just keep building,” Ramirez added. “We just keep getting stronger together. We perform better together and have fun together.” SEE LOCKPORT PAGE 12
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Jaworski to replace Sharp at JCA BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com
After the 2015 football season Joliet Catholic Academy football coach Dan Sharp was ready to retire from his position on the sidelines. He was ready, he had a successor in mind but he also knew it wasn’t the right time. With a young team coming back, Sharp knew it was not the type of year to transition coaches – so he stayed. “I was all set to step down at the end of last year,” Sharp said. “I had talked to our president and talked to my wife and family but looking ahead we were losing a lot of kids and I thought it wouldn’t be a good transition year for a new guy, so I decided to stay on one more year. I thought a down year would be 6-3 or 5-4, I never thought 1-8, but we just had that perfect storm of injuries. We had 11 or 12 sophomores playing regularly. It was a great run. I coached for 39 years and 20 here and it is time. You know when it is time.” Taking over the reins will be 11 year assistant coach and last year’s defensive coordinator Jake Jaworski, a 2002 graduate of JCA, where he played baseball and football. “We never got to talking last season about him stepping aside, so that wasn’t even a path that we crossed,” Jaworski said of Sharp staying on for one more year. “That is just the kind of man he is – that was a nice gesture.” Jaworski knew about winning at JCA. He was a member of the 2000 and 2001 state champion-
ship teams as a player and was a coach for both the 2007 state football title as well as the 2013 state baseball championship. He will remain a pitching coach for the Hilltoppers for one more season. More importantly to the Hilltopper faithful, he is a member of the family. “He is a Joliet Catholic guy,” Sharp said. “Jake is very intelligent, very creative and a great communicator and coach. He understands what Joliet Catholic football is and what it means to be part of it.” That is not lost on Jaworski. “It is an honor to be named head coach here,” he said. “There is a lot of pride in the program. Not just with the coaches that have been here but with the players and with our fans. Our fans are passionate about this place. It is a bittersweet time for me because it is exciting that I am the head coach, but coach Sharp was a guy I thought would be here forever. When I came in as a freshman this was his second year as a coach and then when I went to college for four years, I came right back here and started teaching. In 19 years, all I have known of Hilltopper football was Dan Sharp.” Sharp will remain at JCA in his role as athletic director and will remain on the sideline in that capacity only on fall Friday nights. “I am in a good space because I was able to hand pick my successor and how many schools allow you to do that? I am very grateful to the administration for that,” Sharp said. “I won’t be a guy that will hover or impose myself, but I will be there if he has any questions.”
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JCA president Jeff Budz, from left, with retiring coach Dan Sharp and new coach Jake Jaworski.
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COLUMN
West made every wish come true When the 2017 version of the Wish Upon A Star Softball in the Snow tournament takes place on over the weekend of Jan. 20-21, it will do so for the first time at Joliet’s Inwood sports complex. Unfortunately, that will not be the biggest difference. The event - one of the biggest annual fundraisers for Wish Upon A Star - will happen without the founder, organizer and face of the event. Don West died last week from complications from lung cancer. He was 64 years old. Through the years, I had the chance to deal with Don on both a professional and personal level. Personally, I attended a few of the fundraisers over the years to watch a band, have a few drinks and support the organization. Then as time went on, I became friends with Don’s son, Booter, and throug him was able to meet Don on a whole different level - one I am glad I had the opportunity to have. And while I can’t publish all of the stories, there is one I will share. It was right after I came to the Bugle and we started the Joliet paper that Don called me up and asked if I would cover a wish being granted.
LOCKPORT FROM PAGE 10 Minooka finished in sixth place overall and fifth in the gold division with a 5,558. The Indians were paced by Carmella Russell, who matched her sister’s finish from a year ago with a 10th-place finish (1,245). “I did pretty good,” Russell said. “The first two tournaments this season haven’t been too good for me. We won our first tournament, but the rest of the team carried me. I was glad I was able to do better this time. Our goal this year was to be in the gold division after missing last year, so we were happy we made it.”
Of course, I agreed and went to Cemeno’s Pizza to watch Don and the Wish Upon a Star board present a young man with tickets to the Super Bowl. After pesenting the tickets, Don walked over to me and sat down and I will never forget as the young man was sitting and beaming from ear to ear - forgetting for a moment that he was sick - Don leaned over and told me how hard it was for Wish Upon A Star to acquire the tickets and all the different avenues he tried and how many failed before he finally was ablt to secure the tickets. He then looked at the young man, looked back at me and said, “We don’t miss granting a wish.” And he didn’t. I have no clue the countless of wishes Don and the crew were able to grant - but I could tell
right then how proud he was to be able to grant every wish to every sick child - no matter if it was a trip to Disney World, meeting a celebrity or securing one of the toughest tickets in sports - he was going to make it happen. I have no doubt that even without Don around, Wish Upon A Star will continue to grant wishes. The organization has great board members and dedicated volunteers that will keep it going in his memory. Wish Upon A Star will continue to make those kids forget for a moment the pain and suffering they deal with every day and to do so, they will continue to need the support of the community. So this season, as the winter benefit gets geared up - get ready to go support the event by playing softball, watching or going to the indoor festivities which will be held in the Inwood Multipirpose Center. For the players - reservations are going on now. Cost is $200 per team . If enough teams sign up, games will start the evening of Friday, Jan. 20 and will wrap up the day of the benefit on Saturday the 21st. Those interested can email info@wishchild.com with any questions.
The Indians are still a young team this year, but have experience after many bowled last year at the state meet. “We have some really strong underclassmen,” Russell said. “Our goal for the whole season is to make it to the second day of the state tournament because last year the first day we kind of cracked under pressure a little bit. Spare shooting has been a big thing we’ve been working on. We just have to do what we can and make good shots every time.” Joliet West, the defending state champions, placed 11th overall and 10th in the gold division with a 5,435. The Tigers were led by their
lone returning starter from a year ago and only senior, Karlee Barton, who finished 17th with a 1,219. “I tried to keep the energy up, but we were mostly picking up our spares and new strikes would come,” Barton said. “We haven’t been picking up our spares in past tournaments, which had been killing us, but we worked hard in practice and picked up our spares.” Even in a rebuilding year, the expectations remain high for the Tigers. “Our goal is to slowly improve and make sure we are in it for the long run,” Barton said. “Hopefully we can qualify for state.”
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three have paced the Hilltoppers all season. Finch missed a good portion of the win over Marian with foul trouble. “We lost Finch early to foul trouble,� Gura said. “I thought
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM our kids did a good job of hanging in there with Finch out almost the whole half. We went back to man-to-man defense in the second half, and the kids really played great team defense. We had to establish a defensive rhythm, and I thought the kids did a good job of doing that.�
Michael O’Brien ‍@â€?‏michaelsobrien “Pontiac Holiday Tournament pairings. Loaded field.â€? payton bertermann ‍@â€?‏paycraypay “may not have been the best day of bowling for me, but it’s always a blast with my girls â?¤ď¸?đ&#x;”Ľ#strikefest â€? JCA Girls Volleyball ‍@â€?‏JCAGirlsVB “Our congrats to Dan Sharp on his retirement as @HilltoppersFB head coach. Welcome to @ jjaws4 as head coach.â€? Lou Roesch ‍@â€?‏sportsguy409 “Mauricio Pineda just misses from distance in the 89’ 0-0 UNC/Stanford #CollegeCup
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Area Restaurant Week coming in early 2017
New event focused on generating attention for Heritage Corridor businesses BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
To generate a buzz for local restaurants, the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is looking to launch its first Joliet Area Restaurant Week early next year. The Feb. 17-26 event will feature special deals for restaurants located from Morris to Lockport. Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor’s Bureau marketing manager Dan Mulka said holding the event makes sense for the Joliet area. “What we’re trying to do is highlight the restaurants,” he said.
HEROES FROM PAGE 3 “It’s not just one person, everybody’s got their say and their input in this and tried to help.” The flags had not yet been
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Chicago Street Pub (Joliet) Cross Street Grill (Joliet) Embers Tap House (Lockport) Flavors: The Buffet (Joliet) Juliet’s (Joliet) Little Saigon (Shorewood) Morris Chop Shop (Morris) Public Landing Restaurant (Lockport) The Reserve (Joliet) Tin Roof (Joliet)
“There’s many different restaurants in the Joliet area that we want Chicagoland to kind of think about where they’re looking to eat.” The CVB has announced that 14 restaurants are slated to participate in the 2017 event and that includes: Truth Restaurant (Joliet), Jitters Coffee House (Joliet), Al’s Steakhouse (Joliet), Big Fish Bar & Grille (Wilmington), Chicago Street Pub (Joliet), Cross Street Grill (Joliet), Embers Tap House (Lockport), Flavors: The Buffet (Joliet), Juliet’s (Joliet), Little Saigon (Shorewood), Morris Chop Shop (Morris), Public Landing Restaurant (Lockport), The Reserve (Joliet) and Tin Roof (Joliet).
Restaurant Week will allow Joliet to join the ranks of a number of communities across the nation to hold the event. “We have restaurants going as far as Morris and Lockport,” Mulka said. “We’re trying our best to showcase that there’s a lot of
culinary opportunities and new places to try.” Mulka said the event is hoped to draw a lot of people to the area. “It’s a way to help out restaurants that are seeing the winter doldrums,” he said. Mulka said it’s important for
people to support local restaurants. “It’s a very crucial part of the economy,” he said. “You have a lot of people who work at the restaurants. You want to keep those businesses up and running.” The hope, according to Mulka, is that Joliet Area Restaurant Week can be held annually. The CVB will evaluate the event and its participating restaurants to gauge whether to hold another one the following year, he said. If a restaurant is looking to participate or interested in learning more about the event, visit jolietrestaurantweek.com The CVB works with communities and counties located along the historic I & M Canal National Heritage Corridor to shape the visitor’s experience through tourism partnerships.
shipped to Joliet as of the council’s Dec. 6 meeting. Hernandez Brewer questioned if there’s a way for the city to provide further assistance with the project.
“There has to be a way for us to be able pay for the shipping for these flags,” she said. “(The Flags of Valor Project is) trying to raise the money to ship them to us and they refuse to charge us for
them. We offered and they won’t charge.” Mayor Bob O’DeKirk said there is a way they can help with the shipping of the flags, and they’ll work on it.
“Councilman (Larry) Hug and councilman (Brooke Hernandez) Brewer, they’ve been kind of on top of this,” he said, adding that he would like for them to keep the council updated.
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Get student loan monkey off your back If I’m in your shoes, I want that student loan out of my life as quickly as possible DEAR DAVE, I’m 38 years old, and I’ve got $12,000 in student loans still hanging over my head. It’s the only debt I have. I make $30,000 a year, and I’ve managed to save $12,000, but I’m also driving a junky, old car that will have to be replaced soon. Should I split the money I’ve saved and buy a $6,000 car while paying off $6,000 of the student loan? PHIL DEAR PHIL, If I’m in your shoes, I want that student loan out of my life as quickly as possible. At the same time, I don’t want you living life without some money in the bank. If you’ve followed me for very long, you know I teach the Baby Steps when it comes to getting out of debt and saving money. Baby Step 1 is to save a beginner
emergency fund of $1,000. Baby Step 2 is to pay off all debt, except for your home, using the debt snowball method. The third Baby Step is to build a fully funded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. You don’t have quite enough on hand for your idea and to have something left over. I recommend paying off $11,000 of the school loan now and then finishing it up as you go. It won’t take much more time. Limp along in the beater for a little while longer and then, when you have no student loan debt, finish your emergency fund and start a car fund. I talk to a lot of people your age who still have student loan debt. But you have the opportunity to punch its lights out in a hurry. If you pour on the coals, you should be able to save money and get a better car in just a few months!
“You don’t have quite enough on hand for your idea and to have something left over. I recommend paying off $11,000 of the school loan now and then finishing it up as you go ...” —DAVE DEAR DAVE, My daughter is in her first year of college. Recently, her math instructor walked students through the process of getting a credit card
and building credit. We’ve always followed your plan and taught her to do the same. When she asked the instructor if no credit score was as good as a high credit score, the instructor said no. He told the class the only way to buy a home without a high credit rating is by having a huge amount of assets or savings. I think I know your answer, but how do I explain this to an 18-year-old? ALLISON DEAR ALLISON, Well, the first thing you explain is that college instructors—even tenured college professors—can be absolutely wrong sometimes. A few years ago my daughter took a personal finance class in college, and on the first day the instructor went on a rant saying Dave Ramsey is stupid. He didn’t know I was her dad, but she went through the entire class and never said a word. When she called home and asked what she should do, we told her to take the class and give him
the answers he wants on the tests. We reminded her that she’s just taking a class, and that doesn’t mean she has to form her life opinions around what that guy thinks. Sit down with your daughter and gently explain in this instance her instructor doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about. Explain to her you can get a home loan even if you have no credit score. People do it all the time. There are places like Churchill Mortgage that would be happy to give her an example of this process. It’s called manual underwriting. All you have to do is make a reasonable down payment, have two years at the same job, and provide two years of tax returns. Hope this helps, Allison! — 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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JOLIET CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS
Powers, duties of inspector general amended In a 7-1 vote, council moved forward with plans to extend the powers BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
To ensure residents that city functions and programs are performing well, Joliet is looking to amend the powers of the inspector general. In a 7-1 vote, the Joliet City Council moved forward with plans to extend the powers and duties allotted under the position to charitable organizations and other governmental bodies that look for financial or other forms of support. Councilman Pat Mudron cast the lone dissenting vote. “I feel the inspector general has enough power now, and we are are the elected officials that can give money out or take money back from any of the organizations,” he said. “I feel that too much government is always bad.” The Land Use and Legislative committee last reviewed the matter on Nov. 28. The Office of the Inspector General was created in part to investigate for misconduct, inefficiency and waste within the confines of city government.
FINES FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION, SALE OF FIREWORKS INCREASED Joliet officials are looking to crack down on illegal possession and sale of fireworks by increasing the city’s fine from $150 to a $500 minimum. In a unanimous vote, the Joliet City Council amended city rules for illegal firework offenses. The city said it is common practice for the Joliet Police Department to confiscate illegal fireworks for destruction. Councilwoman Jan Quillman said she would like to reiterate what was said at the committee
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“I feel the inspector general has enough power now, and we are are the elected officials that can give money out or take money back from any of the organizations ...” - COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
meeting level. “This fine seems steep, but there’s been so many fireworks, and they’re not fireworks, they’re have been horror … of dynamite that just is ridiculous,” she said. “It’s like a warzone anytime there is a holiday or a celebration. We said there would zero tolerance if they’re caught with dynamite, and we would leave it to the hearing officer whether they wanted to impose a $500 or $750 fine depending on the offense of the fireworks that they use.”
PARATRANSIT PACT WITH PACE OK’D, GRANT FUNDING SOUGHT Joliet officials took action last week to secure a local share agreement with PACE, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, to allow for continuing paratransit services for persons with disabilities and persons who are age 60 or older and who cannot drive. City action allows PACE to subcontract for curb-to-curb advance reservation bus services for eligible riders residing in Joliet. The program is subsidized by PACE and the communities receiving the service on a 60 percent city and 40 percent township formula, as fare box revenue hasn’t shown sufficient funding to cover the entire operation, officials said. Joliet is billed a portion of the cost for the transit program in the amount of $142,270, and is looking to offset the cost by applying for available monies under the Title XX grant. Funds are available in the city’s 2016 budget.
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