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JOLIET CITY COUNCIL

Prison purchase hinges on legislative action Officials urging lawmakers to transfer ownership of Joliet Correctional Center Prison BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The Joliet City Council, in conjunction with the Joliet Area Historical Museum officials, are looking to put the City of Joliet on the map as a tourist destination by urging State lawmakers to introduce legislation, transferring ownership of the Joliet Correctional Center Prison to the two entities. Joliet officials agreed May 2 to postpone the consideration of a measure urging the Illinois General Assembly to take legislative action to satisfy this aim. Coun-

cilman John Gerl was absent from the meeting. “When I began in 2013, my challenge from my Board of Directors stated at my interview was find us some sustaining revenue,” said Greg Peerbolte, executive director of Joliet Area Historical Museum. “We don’t know that we can stay on city money forever, so we’re challenging you to find us ways where we can sustain our operations.” Peerbolte recognizes the polarity discussion of repurposing the prison brings, and said it is in the museum’s interest to follow the concerns and feelings of

the constituents to find a way to put the facility to new use. Prison museums are touted as tourist attractions across the world for a number of destinations, including San Francisco, London and Dublin. Additionally, the subject of incarceration filtrates society through political discourse and popular culture. Peerbolte referenced data he retrieved on revenue and the number of tourists drawn to penal museums for comparative purposes and said while he doesn’t think Joliet’s prison will draw crowds the way Alcatraz does, it still serves as reason to be open-minded. “When you’re talking $30 million of revenue, what would 10 percent of that do?” he asked. “What would 10 percent of 1.5 million annual visitors do? Ten percent of $30 million could fund our operations for five years completely.” Peerbolte said the most comparable tourist attraction to what Joliet can model itself after is Eastern State Penitentiary. “I’m arguing we have all these ingredients, and we have them even better positioned than Eastern State Penitentiary, which no one’s heard of outside of Philadelphia,” he said. The site of the Joliet prison closed 15 years ago, and it continues to deteriorate under the State’s ownership. City officials do not have access to the building necessary to run site assessments. It wasn’t until recently that municipal police officers were granted the authority to arrest subjects for trespassing onto the property in question. Mayor Bob O’Dekirk questioned what actions should be taken to get a better handle for the facility maintenance needs. City Manager Jim Hock tried to explain.

“At another meeting, [Sen. Pat McGuire and Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr.], both of them will come here and tell you how hard they’ve tried to get the Department of Corrections and the State to allow us in there to do that kind of assessment, and they’re not willing to do that,” he said. The facility, if approved for property transference and renovations, is to be used for public tours and other special uses. Parts of the prison would be deemed inaccessible to visitors to prevent concerns raised for environmental exposure. To note, the city’s findings from an environmental engineering report show there exists no threat, based on the proposed use for the facility. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning provided the city with three potential renovation plans to consider, ranging in value from $3.8 million to $79 million and another scenario totaling to $30 million. The proposed repairs at a minimum include improvements to bring in utilities, add landscaping and allow access to existing spaces within the prison, including some cell blocks, a kitchen and dining facility, the hospital and reception area. Transfer of ownership could be sought to promote public safety and economic development. Sen. Pat McGuire (DCrest Hill) and Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr. (D-Elwood) formed the Collins Street task force a number of years ago with these goals in mind. The proposed plan for the prison stipulates that Joliet’s Utilities Department purchase the parcel housing a tower, well and water building for $100,000, with the funds retrieved being used for security purposes. Hock said the city believes that “based on the current state

of disrepair in the facility, we aren’t proposing anything close to any of these plans.” Peerbolte agreed. “It’s a fairly turn-key operation,” he said. However, Councilman Larry Hug disagreed. “One of the pressing issues for those that are in favor of considering taking it over is the longer it stays with the State and they don’t put millions into it, the more it’s going to deteriorate,” he said. “Well, I’ve got some shocking news for you. Once we buy it for $10 and once we put millions up front, it’s going to continue to deteriorate. So, we don’t know how bad it’s gotten since the last time we were allowed… which was back in 2013.” Councilwoman Jan Quillman questioned how the State is able to retain rights to the prison without being held responsible for the deterioration. “It’s just that I don’t understand why we can’t hold them accountable for fixing up the building,” she said. “We can’t just let it sit there and deteriorate... That’s the part I don’t get.” City staff will look into what action they can take against the State for allowing the prison to deteriorate. A number of Joliet officials expressed weariness at the thought of moving closer to taking ownership of the facility during last week’s meeting. O’Dekirk suggested to the council that they table the matter for further review at a later date. To proceed with the project, the City of Joliet and the Joliet Area Historical Museum will need to form a Memorandum of Understanding and look into how they plan to address other measures to propel forward the facility and its new use.

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WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES

Kids’ mental health is focus of May ‘We are realizing the ramifications of unchecked bullying, and we are doing something’

With the Month of May being Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, the question might be “How are we, as a society, doing when it comes to being aware and caring about the mental health of our kids?” Licensed Psychologist and Registered Nurse Dr. Rita Gray, Director of Clinical Training for the Will County Health Department’s Behavioral Health division, says adults taking action when children are mistreating each other can be one of the most important factors in preventing mental health problems, as well as other issues like drug and alcohol addiction, down the road. Dr. Gray says it is especially important when it comes to bullying and cyberbullying issues. “I really

think that if more adults were involved and taking action we would be better off. There are still cases of looking away. It could be cowardice, minimizing the situation, or perhaps giving it the ‘benefit of doubt’ that the situation will work itself out.” Dr. Rita Gray, Director of Clinical Training for Will County Health Department Behavioral Health Dr. Gray added that sometimes she will have a child in therapy for behavioral or drug issues, and it may not be until the third session or later that they admit severe bullying is in their background. Gray says when it comes to adults being involved and taking action; whether or not they do, even with their own kids, might be due to their own backgrounds. “You can never take

L E GR A N D Richard Lee LeGrand, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30 with his loving family by his side. Richard is survived by his children, John (Mary) LeGrand and Teresa (Peter) Adams; grandchildren, Joseph (Susan) LeGrand, Robert LeGrand and Thomas (girlfriend Emily Smith) LeGrand, Steven Lanier, Jennifer Lanier, Michelle Lanier and Christopher Raymond; neighbors and good friends, Gary and Kathie Kahovec. Richard was expecting his first great-grandchild from Tommy and Emily in September. Preceded in death by his wife, Kay LeGrand (nee Riggs) (1991); parents, John and Coletta (nee Strack) LeGrand; brothers, Adrian, Bill, Cleo and Jim LeGrand; and sister, Alberta Marquardt. Richard was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and was the youngest of six children. He graduated with a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Richard began his career at U.S. Gypsum in Kansas City, Missouri and continued his career at National Gypsum in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was then transferred to Waukegan, Illinois where he was subsequently hired as plant manager for Ivex Paper

Mill in Joliet. Richard was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Richard was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many trips to Canada with his friends. One of his biggest joys was being able to help people, from volunteering at St. Joseph Medical center to lending a helping hand fixing household items and visiting his elderly friends at home or in the nursing home. He loved spending time with all of his grandchildren and completely fulfilled one of his wife’s most important requests to “take care of her grandbabies.” In lieu of ﬂowers, donations in Richard’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. A celebration of Richard’s life was May 5 with prayers in the funeral home chapel then a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Plainfield. Obituary and Tribute Wall for Richard Lee LeGrand at www. tezakfuneralhome.com or for

MORE INFO Children’s Mental Health Awareness If you are concerned about a situation, you can call the Will County Health Department Child and Adolescent Services intake number, at 815-7275911. You can also go to willcountyhealth.org and click on the “Children and Families” tab for information on Health Department services.

yourself out of it,” Gray said. She explained that a victim might feel shame or guilt as an adult, and therefore be in denial that it is also happening to their own child. Or they might be hesitant to talk to another adult about it for fear of a reaction along the lines of, “Well, I’m not surprised, I can see why you might have been bullied.” But both Gray and Michelle Zambrano, a childhood and adolescence program manager for the health department, say that adults

need to face their regrets about the past, or fear about getting involved now, and tell someone what is going on. It is for the good of the mental health of children, they say, as well as society as a whole. And they also remind everyone that if you know someone is being mistreated, or being terribly bullied on social media, speak to a teacher or adult at the school they attend. “When you hear about quotes like, ‘You’re such a loser, why don’t you kill yourself, and then something happens, you can’t just say ‘I thought they were just kidding,’ said Gray. “We cannot have that kind of denial.” Michelle Zambrano, Childhood and Adolescence Programming Manager for Will County Health Department Zambrano says it may take the next generation or two for the level of awareness about the effect of bullying and cyberbullying on children’s mental health to get where it should be. But she does have praise for what is happening today.

“This is definitely an era of expanded knowledge. We are realizing the ramifications of unchecked bullying, and we are doing something. There’s a lot less tolerance for it, a lot more training in schools for faculty and students, and more of a safety net.” Zambrano says even if some kids scoff at some of the things they hear in student anti-bullying programs, even if a handful of kids change their thinking and no longer “just stand by” the effort is worthwhile. And others who hear the program just might figure it out later in life. “Maturity brings sensitivity,” Zambrano said. “Especially when it comes to having their own children.” If you are concerned about a situation, you can call the Will County Health Department Child and Adolescent Services intake number, at 815-727-5911. You can also go to willcountyhealth.org and click on the “Children and Families” tab for information on Health Department services.

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COLUMN >> THINKING ABOUT HEALTH

Government Proposes Cutting Support for Meals on Wheels Federal funding for meals on wheels is on the chopping block. The Trump administration budget blueprint released in March calls for the elimination of two federal block grants: That’s money the federal government gives the states for social welfare programs, and those programs include homedelivered meals and meals served in senior centers. Most of the nation’s 5,000 meal programs also rely on money from the Older Americans Act passed in 1965 to fund about 35 percent of the cost of the meals they serve. Those funds are also in jeopardy. The budget blueprint calls for an 18 percent cut to the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which administers the Act, and programs are bracing for more cuts. Paul Kraintz who heads the senior nutrition program at Meals on Wheels in Martinez, California, says while his program would lose about $67,000 it now gets from one of the block grants, he’s really worried about the potential budget cut at HHS. “If they take 18 percent of that, it’s going to be big.” Why the attack on meals delivered to the elderly, many of whom are homebound, ill, and unable to cook or shop? At his March news conference, budget director Mick Mulvaney told reporters, “Meals on Wheels sounds great,” but to take that federal money and give it to the states, and say, ‘Look we want to give you money for programs that don’t work’ – I can’t defend that anymore.” He claimed the program was “just not showing any results.” Mulvaney didn’t say what he meant by results. He didn’t have to. His comments were aimed at creating doubt in the minds of legislators who might look favorably on cutting the Health and Human Services funds for use elsewhere in the federal budget. The potential impact on hungry elders was

CALENDAR M AY 1 3 Ladies Day Retreat. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. A special day to relax, refresh, and recharge and to take time to grow stronger in God’s Word. The $10 cost includes a light breakfast, Panera lunch, enriching workshops, worship and a spiritual message. Registration is online through May 7 at www.ﬁrstpresjoliet.org or call 815-727-9259.

not a high priority. It didn’t matter that thousands of seniors on waiting lists for food in communities across the country are, in effect, stuck in a bread line. Several academic studies examining meals on wheels programs have challenged comments like Mulvaney’s regarding the program’s effectiveness. A recent randomized controlled study funded by the AARP Foundation showed significant differences among seniors on waiting lists, those receiving home-delivered meals, and those getting deliveries of frozen foods. Seniors with home-delivered meals reported the greatest improvement in health and quality of life. In 2013 Brown University researchers found that meals delivered to seniors allowed them to stay in their homes rather than going to a nursing home, and that resulted in a net savings to Medicaid, which pays for about half of all nursing home stays. Nursing home funding from Medicaid may be in trouble, too, if Congress cuts more than $800 billion out of Medicaid over the next 10 years, which has been proposed. States could have fewer dollars to channel into nursing home care. The picture is bleak for senior services. Thirty-eight states also use Medicaid dollars for home-delivered meals. None of this makes much sense. The number of people needing food is growing rapidly and has been for de-

cades. Erika Kelly, a government affairs officer for Meals on Wheels America, an umbrella organization for local programs, told me its members are already serving 23 million fewer meals than in 2005, a decline that has resulted in an increase in hunger. Federal funding has not kept pace with the need. Money from state and local governments and private philanthropy hasn’t been able to provide the rest of the money to feed everyone who needs a meal. “The gap has grown so much there’s no way private philanthropy will fill it,” says Ellie Hollander who heads Meals on Wheels America. Philanthropy works only in places where there are lots of wealthy individuals and corporations to tap. In Dallas, donors who can write checks for $1 million or $2 million have helped whittle the waiting list from about 3,000 a year ago to 2,000 today. What do those still on the lists do? “People have come to us who are literally starving, or they ask family to bring stuff from the food bank. It’s whatever they can do to get food into their homes,” says Katherine Krause, president of VNA Texas, the agency that delivers the meals. Programs like those in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, aren’t as lucky. There aren’t many rich donors or big companies. “It’s worse now than it ever has been for funding,” says Director Betty Bradshaw. In 1963 President John F. Kennedy, quoting the historian Arnold Toynbee noted in a special message to Congress, “a society’s quality and durability can best be measured ‘by the respect and care given its elderly citizens.’” That respect and care may be threatened if government support to feed the elderly is cut. Have you or a family member had experience with meals on wheels? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

U P CO M I N G E V E N T S I N YO U R A R E A M AY 1 8 Afternoon at the Movies. 1:30 p.m. at

the Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Rd., Shorewood. All Troy Township Seniors are invited to come to this free screening of “Sully.” The movie is based on a true story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) who landed a disabled airplane on the Hudson River. Refreshments will be served.

M AY 2 0 Joliet American Legion Band Spring Beneﬁt Concert. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bil-

lie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre, 201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet. Suggested donation of $15 adults, $10 students & seniors age 55+. All proceeds beneﬁt the Joliet American Legion Band,

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POLICE BLOTTER

APRIL 11 » Pablo Castelan, 46, of Joliet was cited near Richards and I80 for improper display of registration and no valid driver’s license. » Jose M. Valdes, 48, of Joliet, was cited near E. Washington and S. Briggs for driving while license revoked and improper turn at intersection. » Edgar Martinez, 31, of Joliet, was cited near E. Jackson and Collins for obstructing windows, improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and resisting a police officer. » Marco Silva Flores, 33, of Chicago, was cited near E. Cass and Walnut for no registration light, no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle. » Alexander M. Perez, 25, of Joliet was near E. Washington and S. Briggs cited for driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and following too closely. » Alexandra L. Obiero, 29, of Joliet, was arrested on the 200 block of E. Cass St. » for possession of a controlled substance and was held on two active warrants. » Suspects entered a vehicle on the 500 block of Fairbanks and removed a cell phone. APRIL 12 » Francisco J. Guerrero, 19, of Crest Hill, was arrested near N. Briggs and Sterling for aggravated speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, disregarding a traffic

control device, three counts of disobeying a stop sign, reckless driving, ﬂeeing/eluding a peace officer and driver’s license never issued. » Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle on the 3000 block of Tyler and stole a gym bag containing rafﬂe tickets and ID’s. » Jamie Jauregui Jr., 23, of Joliet, was cited near Washington and Arizonafor no registration light, driving while license suspended and speeding. APRIL 13 » Samantha J. Brain, 28, of Romeoville, was arrested near N. Broadway and Division for improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and DUI. » William H. Lee, 56, of Joliet, was cited near Charlesworth and Woodruff for disregarding a stop sign and driving while license suspended. » Lousharma Barber, 30, of Joliet, was cited near W. Cass and N. Joliet for driving while license suspended. APRIL 14 » Devon Tyler, 50, of Joliet, was cited near S. Briggs and E. Washington for no valid driver’s license, expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. » Antwoin Calvert, 42, of Joliet, was cited near E. Cass and Maple for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended and improper display of registration. APRIL 15 » Victoria Chmieleski, 43, of Elwood, was arrested on the 100 block of E. Zarley » for DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol and no driver’s license. » Arturo Charmy, 36, of Joliet, was arrested near E. Jackson and State St. for improper lane usage, disregarding a stop sign, and DUI.

» Sharita Jones, 33, of Romeoville, was cited near Larkin and McDonough for following too closely and driving while license suspended. APRIL 16 » Daniela Munoz, 22, of Joliet near Collins and Irving, was cited for no turn signal and driving while license suspended. Munoz was held on two active warrants. »

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Adult Fishing Derby. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.,

pate in a sampling of creative arts inspired by the natural world. See performances and demonstrations, and explore activities and exhibits.

Information in Police Blotter is obtained from Joliet, Shorewood and Lockport police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

JOLIET

a 501(C)(3). Tickets are available through band members and the park. Tickets will also be sold at the door, cash or check. Checks payable to: Joliet American Legion Band Reservations. Contact Bicentennial Park ofﬁce (815-724-3761)

M AY 2 4 JJC Regional Job Fair. 1-4 p.m. at

the JJC Main Campus Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Road. This event is free and open to the public. A resume and professional dress are required to attend. This year’s fair will include employers looking for part-time, full-time, entry level and experienced candidates.

JUNE 3

at Monee Reservoir. Sponsored by Cabela’s, the event is $10 per person and will have prizes for the most pan ﬁsh, biggest bass and biggest catﬁsh. One container of bait is provided.

JUNE 10 Island Rendezvous. 11 a.m.-3

p.m., at Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Experience 18th-century Illinois and connect the past with the present with interactive crafts, games, activities, live music and gifted storytellers. Food will also be available for purchase.

JUNE 17 Arts & Nature on the River. Noon4 p.m., at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon. Stroll trails as you watch, listen and partici-

LOCKPORT

APRIL 13 » Suspects entered an unlocked truck on the 1000 block of McCameron and stole headphones and medications. APRIL 18 » Lauren C. Petty, 28, of Plainfield, was cited near S. State and Harvard for disobeying a stop sign and driving while license suspended.

SHOREWOOD APRIL 17 » Eric F. Brown, 27, of Bolingbrook, was arrested near Black Road and Brookforest Avenue for driving while license suspended, expired registration. APRIL 25 » NolanLewis, 48, of Minooka, was arrested on the 800 block of Brookforest Avenue for driving while license suspended, speeding and two Will County Warrants. APRIL 29 » Elliott Hardwick, 48, of Cicero, was arrested on a DuPage County warrant. » Mary A. Shawyer, 18, of Caveland, Maryland, was arrested at the 19755 NE Frontage Rd (Econo Lodge) for an out-of-state warrant.

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AUGUST 5 Kids’ Fishing Derby. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

at Monee Reservoir. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories for the largest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught. Open to ages 5-15, the derby is $5 per person.

AUGUST 19 Hummingbird Fest and Nature Celebration. 1-5 p.m., at Plum

Creek Nature Center. Thorn Creek Audubon Society will be on site, banding hummingbirds and recording important statistics. Attendees can also adopt a hummingbird, or try their skill at slacklining, tree climbing or cycling on the trail.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Give an answer without getting an argument. By taking your time and being thorough you can avoid the problems that arise from too much speed and thoughtlessness. Exercise self-discipline in the week ahead.

GEMINI

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

Act as though you know what you are doing. In the week ahead you should give no one any reason to suspect your motives. Just when everything is going along as planned someone might throw you a curve ball.

LEO

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

Consistent effort will earn recognition and appreciation from those who count the most. Make an effort to keep busy with constructive and worthwhile projects in the week to come. Be willing to wait for a pat on the back.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Charity begins at home. Be grateful for reliable partners, devoted family members and steadfast friends in the week ahead. Financial stability and material success will be yours if you work hard and apply your skills.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Make material stability a priority as this week unfolds. Your ambitious nature will have a chance to shine when you are given the opportunity to stabilize your finances. Selfdiscipline and planning will pay off.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

The way finances are handled demonstrates character. Proof of your dedication to duty and sterling ethics can be like money in the bank. Don’t let gossip or innuendo affect your financial decisions in the week ahead.

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TAURUS

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

As this week unfolds you may find powerful ways to realize your ambitions. Anything you begin will have your complete attention and you can achieve your dreams because of your passion and single-mindedness.

CANCER

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

Money might be meant for spending, but only if it creates a meaningful ending. During the week ahead whenever emphasis placed on finances and possessions consider if it creates a means to a worthy end.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Be passionate about having the best of everything. Focus on making your dreams come true in the week to come, even if it means you must learn something new. You may succeed if you perform diligent research.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Answer the call when called upon to do your best. In the week ahead your partner or loved ones might pressure you to do your best. Be appreciative of support and don’t waste time trying to do things on your own.

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SOCCER

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BREAKER Minooka is ready for the playoffs on the heels of snapping Plainfield North’s SPC winning streak BY SCOTT TAYLOR For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

Last year Minooka fell 2-0 to Plainfield North in what was North’s 55th straight Southwest Prairie Conference win. However, the competitive nature of the game gave the Indians confidence they could compete with the eight-time SPC champs. This year they didn’t just compete with the Tigers, they beat them. Minooka ended North’s streak of 60-straight SPC wins with a 1-0 win last week at home. “It was really nice,” Hailey Arlis said. “Playing four years, we have always been gunning for Plainfield North. They’ve won conference eight years in a row. We always want to beat them. The past couple years the game has gone down to the wire. We knew we could do it and it feels great. This boosts out confidence for the rest of the conference games and into the playoffs.

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It shows that we are a good team.” “It’s huge,” Minooka coach Chris Brolley said. “They have been on top for a while. We’ve had some close games the past couple years. The girls are excited. They were confident coming in. We were confident coming in.” Maddie Morin scored the lone goal for Minooka. “It feels great,” Morin said. “I’m so pumped right now. This is a big deal. We had the confidence and we knew what they were about. We came out, went around them and got that goal.” While Morin scored the goal, the lone senior on the field moved from forward to defense the top 20 minutes of the game and stopped multiple attacks from the Tigers. “Being a captain and one of only two seniors and with the other one hurt, I have to do whatever the team needs,” Arlis said. “With all the sports I play, I have learned to watch eyes and hips and judge SEE STREAK PAGE 9

MINOOKA’S SEED IN SECTIONAL

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Minooka is ready for the playoffs after stopping Plainfield North’s SPC dominance.

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ROUNDUP

JCA atop ESCC BY DRAKE SKLEBA For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

After sweeping away Marian Catholic (16-8, 10-4) and replacing the Spartans as residents atop the East Suburban Catholic Conference penthouse, JCA (16-10-1, 11-1) continued its torrid play at Gillespie Field on Saturday. The Hilltoppers swept away last-place Marian Central Catholic 7-1 and 8-0. In game one, Brandon Wills, allowed a run and four hits while striking out seven, in his six innings on the mound, to pick up the win. Aidan Tyrell led the Hilltopper attack with three RBI while Michael O’Brien added two hits and two RBI. In game two, Hilltopper sophomore Zak Gould (1-0) fired a four-hit shutouts at the Hurricanes, with five strikeouts. Michael O’Brien and Aidan Tyrell each had two hits and two RBI, to lead the Hilltopper onslaught. Simon Grashoff chipped in with a pair of RBI. JCA 4, MARIAN CATHOLIC 1 After knocking off Marian Catholic (15-7, 9-3) on Thursday 1-0, the Hilltoppers swept away the Spartans 4-1 behind catcher Simon Grashoff and first baseman Jack Surin. Grashoff, drove home two big Hilltopper runs while Surin drove home another. Michael O’Brien chipped in with two hits and Thursday’s hero, sophomore Greg Ziegler, fired two scoreless innings of relief on the mound. A game earlier at frigid and windy Gillespie Field in Joliet, the Hilltoppers (13-10-1, 8-1) behind a combined three-hit shutout by Aidan Tyrell (2-1) and Brendon Wills, blanked Marian Catholic 1-0. In a huge East Suburban Catholic Conference showdown, Joliet Catholic took over the top spot in the ESCC by percentage points. Tyrell fired five shutout innings allowing just two hits while striking out eight. Tyrell’s clutch two-out RBI single drove home Hilltopper freshman Christian Knapczyk, for the only run he would need, in the third inning. “It felt really good to finally come up with a big hit for us,”

Tyrell said. In the sixth, Hilltopper sophomore centerfielder Greg Ziegler, after fielding a single to center, fired a perfect-strike to Hilltopper catcher Simon Grashoff, to shoot down a Marian Catholic baserunner, trying to score the tying run. Wills finished off Marian Catholic (15-6, 9-2) in the seventh. The two clubs will play at Marian Catholic on Friday at 4:30. JOLIET CENTRAL 8, ARGO 6 The Steelmen (10-14-3) won a nonconference shootout at Summit Argo (6-17), behind Tom Langley and Fabian Requena. Langley had two hits and drove home two Steelmen runs while Requena, also plated a pair for Joliet Central. Johnny Slattery added had two hits and an RBI, while JoJo McNair chipped in with a pair of hits. LOCKPORT 11, CHATHAM GLENWOOD 6 The Porters (13-11-1) salvaged a game, against the powerful Titans of Chatham Glenwood (15-6-1), in their final game in the Edwardsville Tigers Classic. Slick-fielding Porter shortstop Steve Salvino led the Porter attack with three-run triple. Collin Woulfe also tripled, singled and had two RBI. On Friday night the Porters lost to host Edwardsville 3-1. Edwardsville (19-4-1), earlier on Saturday lost 2-0 to Chatham Glenwood. PLAINFIELD NORTH 14, JOLIET CENTRAL 0 (5 INNINGS) Kegan Bates fired a two-hit shutout and the Tigers were led by Alex Steinbach, Gavin Doyle and Curt Kissel, to stay atop the Southwest Prairie with the SPC win on Friday. Steinbach, Doyle and Kissel, all drove in three Tiger runs. The Tigers will play at Plainfield South (17-6-1, 9-3) for first-place in the SPC on Monday at South. Tuesday the two clubs will meet at North. PLAINFIELD CENTRAL 10 JOLIET WEST 4 Joliet West (4-18-2, 1-11) was led by Nick Gulliford, who had three hits and drove home a pair of Tiger runs.

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STREAK FROM PAGE 7 where the ball is going. It really helps to play two other sports.” The Indians were coming off a rough performance in the Pepsi Showdown, so the win, which moved them to 5-0 in the conference, was big for the team to get back on track. “The Pepsi Tournament was rough for us with three losses, but we bumped up like three brackets from last year,” Arlis said. “Every game we have given our full effort and we’ve had some good games.”

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM Confidence now is soaring for the Indians, which could carry them to their first SPC title and another run in the IHSA playoffs. “This really pushes us to keep doing better,” Arlis said. “All of the other sports I’m in, we are the team to beat in the conference. So this really pushes us to work hard to keep above everyone else. We want to go as far as we can. We want to show everyone how good we are.” “We have to keep going out strong like today,” Morin said. “Winning conference is a big goal now. We want to beat every team

in the conference. Right now we’re connecting real well and have a lot of confidence.” However, sometimes a big win can cause a loss of focus and overconfidence for a team, especially one that isn’t used to being on the top of the conference. Brolley feels focus will be a big key to keeping the momentum going en route to a conference championship. “Focus is important,” Brolley

said. “We’re going to still have to do things right. We have to play every game as tough as we can. Mental focus will be the key. We’ve been playing quality opponents to get ready for games like this.” Minooka will open the Class 3A playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Edwardsville Sectional. The Indians play in the Moline Regional and will face the winner of No. 9 Rock Island and No. 6 Moline at 4:30 p.m. May 16.

Joliet West and Central are also in the Edwardsville Sectional and will both play in the Normal Regional. The No. 8 seed Tigers face No. 1 Normal Community at 4:30 p.m. May 16, while the Steelmen are the No. 7 seed and will face No. 4 Bradley-Bourbonnais at 6:30 p.m. Lockport is the No. 11 seed in its own sectional and also hosts the regional. The Porters host No. 7 Plainfield North May. 17 at 4:30 p.m.

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SOFTBALL

USF wins CACC tourney The University of St. Francis softball team made history on Saturday, capturing the programâ€™s first-ever Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament crown with a 6-2 victory over Olivet Nazarene University at The Ballpark at Rosemont. Junior center fielder Anna Wetherellâ€™s (Rock Island, Ill./ Alleman Catholic) three-run triple in the fourth inning keyed the victory, putting the Saints up 4-0 at that point. Junior designated player Ally Balandis (Burbank, Ill./ Reavis)

and sophomore left fielder Hailey Lenth (Colona, Ill./ United Township) also drove in a run and had a pair of hits each, while junior second baseman Brooke Karraker (Kankakee, Ill./ Herscher) went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Saint starter Morghan Dieringer (New Lenox, Ill./ Lincoln-Way West) (24-4) had her 19 2/3-inning tournament scoreless streak snapped in the fifth inning, but went on to complete the sweep of wins in the tournament. She went 4-0 with three complete games to earn tournament mvp honors.

A total of 20 players were named to the all-tournament squad with six representing St. Francis. Besides Dieringer, Balandis, Karraker, Lenth, Wetherell and junior third baseman Katelyn Rolniak (Manteno, Ill./ Manteno) were all honored. The Saints now take their 41-5 mark and No. 11 national ranking into the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round, a four-team, double-elimination tournament which runs May 1517 at one of a possible ten sites. Tournament pairings will be announced next Wednesday.

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Don’t compromise your emergency fund I recommend always having three to six months of expenses set aside for emergencies DEAR DAVE, My wife and I are debt-free, and we’re ready to start building our first home. We’re a little short on cash to make the 20 percent down payment you recommend, but we do have a fully funded emergency fund in place. Would it be okay to take a little out of our emergency fund to make up the difference? CHRIS DEAR CHRIS, Well, you didn’t give me exact numbers here. I don’t know how short a little short is, and I don’t know how big your emergency fund is. If you use a little of your emergency fund to round off the 20 percent and then you have an emergency, where are you going to be? I recommend always having

three to six months of expenses set aside for emergencies. If you’ve got $50,000 in your emergency fund and you use $10,000 of it, you’ll be fine. But anything that leaves you with less than three or four months of expenses stashed away would worry me. That’s the way you’ve got to look at it. Just use a little common sense with the numbers. I’d love for you to put down 20 percent because you’d avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI), which runs about $75 a month per $100,000 borrowed. It costs you a lot of money if you don’t put down 20 percent. You should try to do that if possible, but don’t be irresponsible with your emergency fund in the process.

DEAR DAVE, I’ll be getting out of the military soon, and I want to open a coffee roastery in civilian life. I had planned to work at an established place like Starbucks for a while so I can learn the business. Recently, I’ve become concerned with this idea from an ethical point of view. Can you give me some guidance? WAYNE DEAR WAYNE, First, thank you for your service. The fact that you have enough integrity to even think about this

means you’re a conscientious, honest person. I think you’re going to be okay. Making and serving coffee is not a proprietary set of information. It’s done all over the world by lots of people, so you’re not violating any ethics by doing that. Now there would definitely be something wrong with you stealing another company’s exact recipes or logo, but I think you already knew that. There’s nothing wrong with learning how to make different coffee drinks that are made all over the world. Starbucks doesn’t have a corner on that. There are coffeehouses all across America these days, so there’s no ethics breach. * 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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Tips for dining out on Mother’s Day Despite distance, you can still make the day special for mom other’s Day is right around the corner, and this special holiday serves to honor all those women who devote so much time and effort to their families. While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of children opt to treat Mom to a night out on the town come Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a night off from cooking, but also it presents an opportunity to get dressed up and spend time together as a family. A vast number of families travel to their favorite restaurants for Mother’s Day meals. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year for restaurants. The National Retail Federation says 54.8 percent of Americans treat their mothers to a special meal out on Mother’s Day. Billions of dollars are generated by people eating out with their mothers. With large crowds to be expected, diners can follow a few tips when treating Mom to a meal. BOOK EARLY ... VERY EARLY To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your name on the reservation list. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2014. EXPECT TO WAIT Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door. Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the dining party to be hungry and cranky, which is not a good way to celebrate Mom. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained. CONSIDER DINING OUT A DAY BEFORE OR AFTER Restaurants are generally packed on Mother’s Day, and as a result kitchen and wait staffs might be overtaxed. What’s more, diners might be relegated to a special or abbreviated menu. If you want a

more relaxed setting and the ability to order whatever you desire, it may be a better idea to celebrate Mother’s Day in advance. Then have Mom enjoy a relaxing day at home on her special day. TAKE-OUT IS AN OPTION Families can treat Mom to a dinner out, without really having to go out. Many restaurants offer takeout service, so you will not be limited to pizza or Chinese. Even chain restaurants have curbside service, so if Mom is in the mood for a burger or something more elaborate, she’ll have that option. EXPECT AN INCLUDED GRATUITY Restaurants often include a gratuity in the bill when servicing larger parties, such as those that might be celebrating Mother’s Day. The standard gratuity rate is 18 percent, but you may want to go above and beyond if you feel the service is exemplary. HIRE A SITTER FOR YOUNG KIDS Although Mother’s Day is a chance for the entire family to spend time together, the main goal is to ensure Mom’s comfort and happiness. If very young children are in tow, she may not be able to relax and enjoy her meal. Infants will need to be fed, and toddlers may be easily distracted. Have a sitter watch little ones when adults are dining out, and then Mom can enjoy time with the kids when she returns home for more celebrating.

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