Joliet 6-1-16

June 1, 2016 vol. 8 issue 39

Porter senior earns 3 medals, Meyers wins shot; Indians medal for coach Smith

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Featured Sports

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News Joliet Parks

New director updates chamber on park district’s future see page 2

Community Star Wars Day

Joliet Public Library to host 7th annual event June 4

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Forum Special Voices

Cheering the ability of those with Williams syndrome

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Business Amazon Center Amazon to open 2nd Joliet distribution center

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Schools Relay for Life

Joliet West club paints town purple for Relay for Life

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Photo by Megann Horstead | For The Bugle

More than 500 people attended the Rialto Square Theatre’s 90th anniversary celebration.

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New director updates chamber on park district’s future Tom Carstens was hired in February as executive director of park district

By Andrea Earnest Bugle Staff

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The Joliet Park District’s new executive director gave an update about Joliet parks and the district’s plan for the future at the Joliet Chamber’s May luncheon.

Tom Carstens was hired in February as executive director of the district, after previous Director Dominic Egizio resigned in 2015.

Carstens spoke to chamber members about his philosophies and operational direction. Since

Downtown Joliet Farmers Market opens with June 8 ribbon cutting The Joliet City Center Partnership announced that it will kick off a new and improved Downtown Joliet Farmers Market season June 8 with a ribbon cutting.

The ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Van Buren and Chicago streets. Live music performed by John Condron will begin at 6 p.m. The Downtown Joliet Farmers Markets will be held each Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. between June 8 and Sept. 21. There will not be a market held Sept. 14.

The new markets will feature brand new vendors, fresh produce and value added food items, hand crafted goods, activities for children, a community table and much more.

Joliet City Center Partnership has partnered with Chicago Street Pub to bring local breweries and live music down each week.

starting his position in Joliet, Carstens has created a customer service statement for the district.

That statement – “The Joliet Park District is committed to providing a responsive, friendly, courteous and excellent service to our customers” – gives staff a direction on how they should be operating on a day-today basis, according to Carstens.

“We are a park district, but we are a business,” he said.

The new director added that it’s important to respond to all customers in under 24 hours.

“We’re going to respond all the

time, and quickly,” he said.

Carstens also addressed updates from the $19.5 million referendum that was passed in November 2014.

The referendum was set to address renovating and improving various parks throughout Joliet, safety and security upgrades, Pilcher Park road renovation, reforestry program, Joliet Memorial Stadium lighting improvements, indoor training facility and the East side community center.

Carstens said that the Joliet Memorial Stadium lighting improvements have been completed.

The Joliet Park District Board recently went out to bid for phase two of the Pilcher Park trail and

road improvements.

“It really encompasses resurfacing the roads and the trails,” Carstens said, adding that a trailhead in the parking lot at the north side of the park and developing new parking areas throughout the park will be included in the project.

For the reforestry project, Joliet continues to take out and replant Ash trees.

As for safety and security upgrades, Carstens said they will be highlighted in the Pilcher Park upgrades.

“We’re putting in security gates with cameras,” he said. “When dusk comes, the park will close.”

Lastly, Carstens spoke about park upgrades and the timeline for each

one.

In 2015, six parks were updated, including Rockdale, Mayor Art Schultz, Breise, Gottshclag, Legion and Crombie.

This year, Garnsey, Heggie, Osgood, Shimshok, Manningdale, Oak Valley, Marquette, Barr, Benton Street and Gutierrez parks will be completed.

In 2017, Columbia, Ferris, West Park and Warren Sharpe will be updated.

Finally, in 2018, the farthest west park in Joliet, Grove Road park, which is actually located in Grundy County, will be updated.

Carstenssaidtheseimprovements will bring a lot of beautiful, awesome parks to the community.

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Rialto Turns 90 Historic theater invites supporters to explore, rediscover city gem during 90th anniversary celebration

By Megann Horstead for the bugle

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Supporters of the Rialto Square Theatre and city officials celebrated the theater’s 90th anniversary May 24, reflecting on its past and toasting to its future.

Highlights from the daylong event included behind-the-scenes tours, silent films, a ceremonial cake cutting and more.

Annette Barker, director of marketing at the Rialto, said the event was important in showing the community how the theater has evolved.

“You get to see the workings of how a 1926 vaudeville theater used to work, and the new updates and technology we included now to make it more of a performing arts venue,” she said.

The Rialto has garnered a number of accomplishments over the years, according to Barker.

“The performances that we’ve brought in have changed over the years,” she said. “We do more rentals; we do weddings and receptions, graduations, proms, dance recitals. We’re trying to make it as much of a working theatre as possible.”

Public officials have recently been considering the future of the historic theater, as financial woes over the years have raised questions over the Rialto’s viability.

Mayor Bob O’DeKirk addressed those concerns during the celebration, saying the city council’s commitment to the theater is key to shaping the future of Joliet.

The mayor added that the city needs the Rialto to stay in the picture to allow Joliet to move forward with its downtown development plans.

“A functional Rialto Theatre is a vital part of those plans,” O’DeKirk said.

Karen Wiekert, of Plainfield, was one of many people in attendance for the event. She said being at the

Photo by Megann Horstead | For The Bugle

Jack Ericksen, general manager at the Rialto, offers opening remarks during the 90th anniversary celebration.

“The performances that we’ve brought in have changed over the years.

We do more rentals; we do weddings and receptions, graduations, proms, dance recitals. We’re trying to make it as much of a working theatre as possible.”

- Annette Barker, director of marketing at the Rialto Square Theatre

Rialto brings back great childhood memories.

“It’s an amazing place,” she said.

“I remember coming here as a child watching movies, and then coming back to it for its birthday like this, it’s just phenomenal how beautiful it still is.”

Wiekert said she enjoyed both of the silent movies that were displayed.

“It was wonderful,” she said.

“I read the organ music that accompanies it to make it a full story.”

She added that she was excited to experience the rest of the festivities that were lined up.

“I’m looking forward to the behind-the-scenes tour because I’ve never seen [that part of the theatre],” she said.

Ed Czerkies, of Joliet, was enjoying his time spent mingling among those in attendance for the celebration. He said the theater plays a great role in bringing people into the city.

The hope is that more people visit the theatre to experience all that it offers, Czerkies added.

Candice Quinerly, of Joliet, was in attendance for the celebration at the Rialto. Although she works down the street from the theatre, she doesn’t get to visit it as often as she would like.

“I’ve never seen the chandelier down like this—the duchess,” she said. “It’s really exciting and there’s just a lot people that are here to enjoy it, so that’s really cool.”

Photo by Megann Horstead | For The Bugle

Mayor Bob O’DeKirk and Will County Executive Larry Walsh perform the ceremonial cake cutting.

Quinerly said the American Legion Band puts on one of her favorite shows at the theatre.

“It always reminds me of my hometown,” she said. “They’re a great band and they just put on a really great Christmas show every year. It’s for a really great cause as well.”

The daylong celebration was estimated to have brought in 500800 people, according to Barker.

She’s hopeful the Rialto will continue to attract area residents by providing a variety of events and performances.

“Will County is a growing county,” she said. “We always try to bring in shows that appeal to a variety of taste. We have shows for the young kids; we have country; we have rock; we have Broadway.

We want to continue bringing in new people, so they realize they don’t have to go to Chicago to see the same performances they can see in their community.”

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County honors 47 schools with Earth Flag Award Area schools honored for their environmental sustainability efforts at Rialto Theatre The Will County Land Use Department honored a large number of area schools for their environmental sustainability efforts during the annual Earth Flag Award ceremony at the Rialto Square Theatre.

They were welcomed by Will County Executive Larry Walsh, who greeted the students as “leaders of

tomorrow.” He commended them for their hard work and advocated that they keep educating their parents and others.

Walsh noted that although not all of them were able to send people to the May 18 event, 47 schools earned the distinction.

“That’s huge,” he said. “Keep up the good work.”

Joan O’Keefe, the environmental educator with the Resource Recovery and Energy Division of the Will County Land Use Department, also reminded the students to continue to share their knowledge about recycling.

“People need to be reminded,” she added.

Next school year, schools will explore new ways to reduce lunch waste through procurement and waste disposal.

Schools that received the Earth Flag Award include: A. Vito Martinez Middle School, Romeoville; Kenneth

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Will County Executive Larry Walsh addresses students attending the annual Earth Flag Awards ceremony at Rialto Square Theater.

L. Hermansen Elementary School, Romeoville; Richland Grade School, Crest Hill, St. Mary Nativity School, Joliet; Laraway Elementary School, Joliet; Hufford Junior High School, Joliet; Melvin J. Larson Educational Center, Joliet; Union Elementary School, Joliet; Holy Family School, Shorewood; Lockport High School, Lockport; John R. Tibbot Elementary School, Bolingbrook; Carl Sandburg Elementary, Joliet;

Ludwig Elementary School, Lockport; Irene King Elementary School, Romeoville; Lakewood Falls Elementary School, Plainfield; St. Joseph School, Lockport; Bolingbrook High School, Bolingbrook; William B. Orenic Intermediate School, Plainfield; Eagle Pointe Elementary, Plainfield; Furquun Academy, Bolingbrook; Liberty Elementary School, Bolingbrook; Aux Sable Middle

School, Joliet; Kelvin Grove Junior High, Lockport; Milne Grove Elementary School, Lockport; Taft Elementary School, Joliet; Central Elementary School, Plainfield; Marycrest Early Childhood, Joliet; Apple Tree Pre-School, Plainfield; and KLA Pre-school, Plainfield, among others. For more information about Will County Land Use Department activities, visit www.willcountygreen.com.

upcoming event

Joliet Public Library hosts 7th annual Star Wars Day Event will kick off at 11 a.m. in downtown Joliet with a parade of costumed characters

June 4 will be no ordinary day at the Joliet Public Library as it is transformed into the seventh annual Star Wars Day—a family friendly festival of galactic proportions complete with more than 100 costumed Star Wars characters, games, live music, prize drawings, movie prop exhibits and more.

The event will kick off at 11 a.m. in downtown Joliet with a parade of costumed characters supported by the American Legion Band. Be there early to claim your spot on Ottawa, Cass or Joliet Street.

Authors John Jackson Miller and Keith Ryan Kappel will appear this year. They will be joined by several artists, including Dave Dorman, Steve Palenica, Mikey Babinski, James Tampa and Jamie Snell.

The library’s parking lot and a portion of Clinton Street will be closed off for the day’s activities, including live music, food vendors and kid’s games.

This year, the fun will extend

to the Joliet Historical Museum where guests will find kid’s games, professional light saber demonstrations and a presentation on cryogenic freezing.

New this year will be Jedi Training at The Tree of Joliet and craft activities upstairs at the Treehouse Coffee Shop on Cass Street.

The seventh annual Star Wars Day will take place Saturday, June 4 ,from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet.

This event is made possible through partnerships with the City of Joliet, Downtown City Center Partnership, Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Joliet Area Historical Museum as well as sponsorships from the Friends of the Joliet Public Library, D’Arcy BuickGMC, Penguin-Random House Publishing, NuMark Credit Union and Voyager Media. For information, visit jolietlibrary. org/starwarsday.

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New assisted living community to open in Shorewood Alden Courts is the latest edition to the Alden Estates of Shorewood campus on Black Road.

The building is the third and final building of the Alden Estates campus. When it opens this fall, Alden Courts will offer memory care assisted living services, as well as skilled rehabilitation/Medicare covered services.

“We will provide assisted living services for people living with memory loss and will also offer rehabilitation services exclusively for individuals with memory care issues,” said Annette Borcky, a registered nurse and administrator at the Alden Estates of Shorewood Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center – located next to the new building.

“Our memory care model is unique in ensuring the safety, security and comfort of our memory care residents if their health care needs every change.”

If a resident or nonresident with memory care issues, who comes from a home setting or senior community, experiences a fall,

Registered Will County voters to receive new voter ID cards Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots announced that all registered Will County voters will be receiving a new voter identification card by mail at the end of May.

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injury or medical condition that requires rehabilitation and therapy, Alden Courts of Shorewood can provide specialized rehabilitation, nursing and therapy care and services designed exclusively to assist individuals with memory care issues.

Borcky said that the memory care building is specially designed and staffed to meet the unique needs of individuals with memory care issues.

The community will offer the following amenities and services: private rooms, improved quality of life, three neighborhoods based on level of care, assistance

with activities of daily living, specially trained and licensed staff, specialized nutritional program, ability-focused activities and programming, and enclosed outdoor courtyards.

“We look forward to serving the people of Shorewood and surrounding areas with the very best in memory care,” Borcky said.

“All people deserve compassion and the ability to age with dignity and grace. That’s why we will provide a holistic approach to quality care and services to help individuals with memory care issues continue to lead lives of purpose and joy at Alden Courts of Shorewood.”

By law, the Will County Clerk’s Office is required to issue a new voter identification card to each registered voter every two years.

This card lists the voter’s township and precinct, polling place and the units of government for which they are entitled to vote.

Other features of the card include a change of address form (if moved within Will County), an application to serve as an Election Judge and a

new feature that allows the voter to request a Vote by Mail ballot.

The next election in Will County will be the Presidential General Election Nov. 8. Voters are not required by Illinois law to present their voter identification card in order to vote on election day.

For more information, visit the elections page on the Will County Clerk’s website, www. thewillcountyclerk.com.

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

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Marcus D. Williams, 18, 1008 Cora St., Joliet, was arrested at 8:18 p.m. May 19 in the 19500 block of Northeast Frontage Road for reckless driving and speeding.

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Joliet Jajuan Hodges, 18, 1311 Demmond Court, was arrested at 9 a.m. May 20 in the 400 block of North Larkin for battery.

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Patrick J. Hartge, 23, 2332 Woodhill Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. May 20 at Old Castle and Newport for battery, fleeing or attempting to elude peace officer, driving while license suspended, two counts of reckless driving and two counts of disobeying a police officer.

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Courtney L. Jones, 38, 1302 Ashford, was arrested at 1:02 p.m. May 20 at Emery and Oneida for retail theft.

Timothy A. Barten, 38, was arrested at 7:48 p.m. May 20 in the 1600 block of West Jefferson for criminal trespassing.

Yvette Kelli Weeks-Jones, 52, 204 Wilson, was arrested at 3 p.m. May 20 in the 1400 block of West Jefferson for aggravated battery and retail theft.

Adriana D. Sanchez, 20, 505 S. Raynor, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. May 20 in the 3300 block of Mall Loop Drive for retail theft.

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Terry G. Jones, 30, 121 St. Joseph, was arrested at 5:26 p.m. May 20 at the residence for unlawful possession of ammunition.

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Daniel A. Perez, 27, 19561 W. Schweitzer Road, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at the residence for domestic battery.

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Joel Villegas, 63, was arrested at 12:52 a.m. May 20 in the 400 block of Douglas for DUI.

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Ruben P. Balcazar, 40, 412 Abe, was arrested at 3:01 a.m.

May 20 in the 100 block of West Washington for violation of order of protection.

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Kevin R. Breithbarth, 57, 112 N. Center, was arrested at 9 a.m. May 21 in the 100 block of North Hickory for disorderly conduct and resisting or obstructing an officer.

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Giovanni M. Figuroa, 19, 20 N. Broadway, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. May 21 at the residence for theft.

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Crystal Kaspar, 52, 301 Siegmund, was arrested at 11:33 p.m. May 21 at the residence for aggravated battery and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

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Cynthia N. Cruz, 27, 203 Algonquin, was arrested at 6:25 p.m. May 21 at Marble and Broadway for DUI, aggravated DUI, two counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.

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Jerz, 22, 301 was arrested at 10:33 p.m. May 21 at the residence for resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

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Cheering the ability of those with williams syndrome editorial

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In May, we celebrated Williams Syndrome Awareness Month – a time for us to see Williams syndrome and other intellectual disabilities as a gift. It was also a time to educate our communities about how to accept and include those of us with special needs.

Take, for example, my friend Joelle Packard, 15, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, who was diagnosed with Williams syndrome.

According to the Williams Syndrome Association, Williams syndrome is a genetic condition that is present at birth. Despite having medical problems, cardiovascular disease, certain distinguishing facial characteristics, developmental delays and learning disabilities, many with Williams syndrome are very social and friendly. There are 20,000 to 30,000 people in the U.S. who are diagnosed with Williams syndrome, according to the WSA. “I struggle with writing, but I’m really social and I love people,” said Joelle.

“Having Williams syndrome makes me very, very social.”

Similar to Joelle, I also have a difficult

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JJC suMMeR FaRMeRs MaRKeT. 2-6 p.m. at the Joliet Junior College greenhouse Facility, 1215 houbolt Road, Joliet. Farmers Market season is here, and Joliet Junior College is pleased to bring its annual farmers market for a fourth year. the 2016 Farmers Market will be open thursdays from May 26 to Sept. 15.

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PIXIe FaIRIes & PIRaTes On THe FaRM. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm, 17250 S. Weber Road, Lockport. enjoy a day of imagination and adventure out in the farm fresh air.

Admission is $19.95 per fairy or lil’ pirate (lunch included). Parents, grandparents and kids under 1 are free (lunch not included but available for purchase).

For more information, visit www.

PixieFaairiesandPirates.com.

June 4

FRee sHRed day. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the City hall Parking Lot, 1610 Plainfield Road, Crest hill. For Crest hill residents.

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By Daniel Smrokowski

time writing by hand. To help with this, Joelle uses guided notes in class to help with her lessons. Joelle and her family believe that, with the right support and accommodations, anything is possible.

In February, I had the chance to visit Joelle and her family in conjunction with producing three podcasts on Special Chronicles from the Washington, D.C., area. The first stop was the Special Olympics International office. Then, I had an opportunity to visit Joelle’s school to see how inclusive her private all-girls Catholic school is for people with special needs. The final day, I had an opportunity to join the Packard’s at a Special Olympics unified basketball exhibition game at Blessed Sacrament School in Washington, D.C. A “unified” game means that players come from both the special needs community and

boxes. Sponsored by Crest hill Lion’s club. For more information call 815-7415100.

“MusICaL COLOR” WITH JOHn BRaMBLITT aT GaLLeRy seVen. 6 to 8 p.m. at gallery Seven, 116 n. Chicago, Joliet. John bramblitt, celebrity, awardwinning author, portrait artist of the stars.... and blind, is travelling to Joliet to lend his support to Pam heavens of the Will grundy Center for Independent Living. A donation at the door will benefit the Will grundy Center for Independent Living.

7TH annuaL sTaR WaRs day. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joliet Public Library, 150 n. ottawa St., Joliet. Prize giveaways, kids games, costumed characters, live music, food vendors, artists, exhibitors, movie prop exhibits and more.

COnCeRTs On THe HILL. 6:30 p.m. at billie Limacher bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Featuring: Metropolitan youth Symphony, Joliet American Legion band.

the community at large.

Joelle loves to participate in Special Olympics basketball and on the Washington, D.C.-based JOY cheer team.

As Joelle is cheering, she brings pure joy to the crowd. One such joyous moment occurred during the Feb. 27 Special Olympics unified game at Blessed Sacrament. Joelle and her teammates clearly bring joy and encouragement to not only the athletes but the crowd as well.

“People with special attributes are angels and they let us know the way we are to see the world and how we are to respond to the world and to see its beauty and not imperfections,” said Darian, mother of Joelle.

Join me and let’s open our minds to the love and joy that those with Williams syndrome bring to our communities.

Daniel Smrokowski was born three-and-athird months premature and was diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language disorder. he is an Athlete and global Messenger with Special olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation team. Daniel is the founder of Special Chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs.

Come join us at www.SpecialChronicles.com.

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dOWnTOWn JOLIeT FaRMeRs MaRKeT. 4-9 p.m. on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet. new vendors, live music, food and drink, handmade crafts and more. For more information, visit www.jolietdowntown.com.

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LIL’ ed & THe BLues IMPeRIaLs. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and performers take the stage at 7:30 p.m. At Joliet Area historical Museum, 204 n. ottawa St. beverage bar with beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase (coffee and snacks are complimentary). $8 for students with valid ID and museum members or $10 for general public.

JJC suMMeR FaRMeRs MaRKeT. 2-6 p.m. at the Joliet Junior College greenhouse Facility, 1215 houbolt Road, Joliet. Farmers Market season is here, and Joliet Junior College is pleased to bring its annual farmers market for a fourth year. the 2016 Farmers Market will be open thursdays from May 26 to Sept. 15.

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track and field

rodgers Porter senior earns 3 medals, Meyers wins shot; Indians medal for coach Smith

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

CHARLESTON – As Derrius Rodgers leaves Lockport High School, he does so leaving his legacy on the school and the track and field program.

The senior claimed three medals in last weekend’s IHSA state finals at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Stadium and by doing that, secured five medals in his career, making him the second most decorated Porter ever behind Nick Setta, who won six medals from 1995-98.

Rodgers does own the Lockport honors of the most individual medals with four, as Setta has three individual awards and was part of three relay teams.

He also joins Setta and Dan Schrock as the only Lockport athletes with three medals in one state final.

Rodgers earned a pair of second-

place finishes, coming up just short of Galesburg’s Josh Eiker in both the 100-meter dash (10.66 seconds) and the 200 dash (22.13).

“He is one helluva competitor,” Rodgers said of Eiker. “He is a great guy to run against. He pushes me and I will give credit to him. I am happy with my performance.”

A season ago, both titles would have belonged to Rodgers, as Eiker and Galesburg were in Class 2A, but moved up a class this season.

“I have been thinking about that,” Rodgers said. “He got moved up to 3A this year and I would have been a state champ, but it is part of the game. I like the competitiveness and competing at the top level, so I am happy I got to run against him.”

Rodgers’ medal in the 100 dash is the first-ever for a Porter and his second-place finish in the 200 ties him for second all-time with Ed

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Lockport’s Derrius Rodgers was second in the 100 and 200-meter dashes.

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volleyball

Indians win regional title, fall in sectional opener

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

The end of a season is always emotional for a coach and the outgoing seniors and for Minooka coach Janel Grzetich, she knew it would be extra emotional when the season ended for the Indians’ volletball team this season.

That end came with a 25-25, 1725, 19-25 loss to Lincoln-Way East in the sectional final.

“This is a very special group for me,” Grzetich said. “A group of them I had to bring up as sophomores – and I say had to because I only had a few seniors and that was it.

So, they were on varsity as very timid, scared sophomores. Except for Brandon Baranski, who was up as a freshman. For him to have the game-winning kill was icing on the cake. For me to have had him as a freshman and to have gotten to know these boys so well, it was really cool. I am not a crier, but I will be emotional when this is done.”

That sectional game, however, looked to be in jeopardy of even happening as the Indians had to scramble back from a 19-9 deficit in game one of the Lockport Regional to help win the regional title with a 28-26, 20-25, 25-18 win over Lincoln-Way North.

“I already had it in my head that we were going three – and we did wind up going three – but I didn’t think we were going to come back in that first game,” Grzetich said.

“We have talked about those kinds of moments and those kinds of situations all season, but to see it executed was a really cool coaching moment. To be able to sit back and

photo by mark gregory

Grant Ooms (left) and Brandon Baranski go up for a block in Minooka’s regional title win over Lincoln-Way North. be able to see them show that kind of intensity and heart was really cool.”

That intensity was paced by Baranski, who was on the statequalifying team as a freshman.

“We knew we had to bounce

back,” he said. “This is our senior year and we had to come out and get this. This regional title is a big deal. We have been looking at this all season. Tonight we played how we were supposed to – like the No. 1 seed in the regional.”

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Locals enjoy success at IHSA state tennis meet

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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Joliet Catholic Academy’s Jack Geissler posted the area’s best showing at the state tennis meet last weekend, going 5-2 and losing in the consolation quarterfinals.

He opened play with wins over Yash Patel of Oak Forest (6-0, 6-0), Kirby Julian of Chicago Northside (6-1, 6-2) and Ryan Mitchell of Lincoln-Way East (6-2, 6-4).

He then lost to Brett Meyers of Neuqua Valley (6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-0) before bouncing back to beat DJ Colantone of Plainfield Central (6-4, 7-5) and Kailash Panchapakesan of Jacobs (6-3, 6-4).

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JCA’s Jack Geissler went 5-3 at the state meet.

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by Brandon Ancona of Rockford Christian (7-6 (6), 6-0).

Lockport’s Jack Randall posted a 3-2 record, falling in the sixth round of the consolation bracket.

Randall opened play with three wins in a row, defeating Nikhil Piska of Lincoln-Way East (6-1, 6-1), Hayden Dzurisin of Prairie Ridge (6-0, 6-4) and Blake Oslan of North Shore Country Day (6-0, 6-3).

He then fell to Vuk Budic of Deerfield (6-4, 6-3) before

being eliminated by Zach Elliott of Hinsdale Central (6-4, 6-2).

Morgan Red of Joliet West went 2-2 in state play.

He opened with a win over Devohn Hall of HomewoodFlossmoor (6-3, 6-0) then lost to Mack Galvin of Rolling Meadows (6-1, 6-1).

Red rallied back to defeat Donald Flynn of Chicago Heights Marian (6-0, 6-1), but was eliminated by Piotr Lada of Lake Park (7-5, 6-4).

On the doubles side, the Lockport tandem of Nolan Gilbertson and Lucas Pindak

went 1-2 at state. The Porters opened with a loss to Demetri Triantafel and Matt Dickett of Lyons (6-4, 6-2). They then defeated Josh Euhus and Parker Hearne of Hononegah (6-4, 7-6 (4)) before being eliminated

by Seth Lipe and Carson Ware of Edwardsville (6-2, 6-3).

Minooka’s doubles team of Reed Christensen and Thomas Schieffer lost both of their matches, falling to Sam Komis and Benjamin Bush of Stevenson (6-0, 6-0) and Mason Clark and Jace Hardy of LaSalle-Peru (6-3, 6-2).

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“I love to represent the Porters,” Rodgers said. “There is a lot of pride in that and I love representing the Porters. “It is awesome to have milestones and I am proud to be part of the moment.”

Rodgers’ third medal came as he joined Chris Gargano, Jesse Bustami and Sheldon Snapp to place sixth in the 800-relay with a time of 1:27.67.

“We were kind of performance about our performance (in prelims) and we kind of messed up some handoffs and we got lane nine and we were kind of upset about that,” Rodgers said. “To run a 1:27 out of lane nine is pretty impressive.”

The only thing a Porter teammate could do to come close to bettering Rodgers’ performance at state was to claim a state title – and that was exactly what John Meyer did.

The sophomore won the shot put crown with a put of 61-feet,

2-inches.

He becomes the eighth track and field champion for the Porters and the first in the shot put. He joins only former NFL offensive lineman Tony Pashos (3rd, 1998) as shot medalists.

“It feels good,” Meyer said. “I came in here with no expectations and no pressure and just wanted to do my best. I was really focused and kept my mind on the goal I had which was to win it all.”

Meyer also competed in the discus, but missed the finals with a throw of 150-0.

As a team, the Porters placed sixth in state with 30 points, finishing one place ahead of Minooka, who was seventh with 29 points.

The Indians were paced by their relay teams, as they earned a second-place finish and two thirds.

The Minooka quartet of Colin Marchio, Maceo Findlay, Brandon Adams and Justin Wolz placed second in the 400-relay with a time of 41.73 and were third in the

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800-relay in 1:27.09.

“Last year didn’t go as well as we wanted it to, so we put in a lot of hard work,” Findlay said. “We are blessed to be able to stand on that podium and be all-state athletes.

We used that pain as redemption and we just came out hard.”

The Indian sprinters had more on their minds this weekend than just earning state medals, as they were running for sprint coach Mark Smith, who is battling Stage 4 cancer.

“That was what really kept me going was that I was trying my best to get him a medal,” Marchio said.

“No matter how painful it is running or how bad I hurt, I know it is not as bad as Smith and I wanted to do my best to make him smile knowing he trained some of the best 4x1 and 4x2 teams in the state.”

Findlay also said Smith was a motivation.

“He is a big part of this track family,” Findlay said. “It is not just the sprinters and vaulters he coached. He coached everyone and he is our inspiration and we hope we made him proud.”

Wolz was another runner who wanted to make Smith proud as he and Adams were also part of Minooka’s 1600-relay team that placed third in 3:17.73. They were joined by Aaron Arroyo and Matt Dlugopolski.

“Even though we didn’t get a team trophy, we know that as long as we put out our best, he was going to love us no matter what. At the end of the day, we know we gave it all we had.” Wolz said. “Obviously, you want to win, but I am happy with our performance. There is no better way to end my senior year.

It is a good feeling to finish high school on this note.”

It wasn’t only the sprinters that were inspired by Smith, as Soren Knudsen also dedicated his 1600run to Smith. He placed third in the race in 4:17.10.

“Today was all for coach Smith

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Minooka’s Justin Wolz earned three medals for the Indians. today,” he said. “He is one of the most important people I have ever had in my life and every meet and today, I am just thinking about coach Smith.”

In the pole vault, Minooka’s Brennan Loughran finished just shy of a medal, placing 10th with a vault of 14-6, while teammate Marcus Hayden advanced to finals as well and was 17th, clearing 13-6.

Minooka’s 3200 relay team of Jake Swank, Jordan Freese, Chris Drey and Miguel Lomeli posted a

time of 8:23.5 did not advance to the finals.

Minooka’s Kevin Lam had a shot put throw of 54-3.25 and did not make the finals.

The Lockport 400 relay group of Gargano, Snapp, Jacob Freese and Conor McCarthy missed the finals after a time of 43.58, while Bustami posted a jump of 20-05.5 in the long jump and missed the finals.

In the pole vault, Porter Wade Walder cleared 13-6, but missed advancing.

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Amazon to open 2nd Joliet distribution center Project will result in construction-related jobs and more than 2,000 full-time positions Amazon is bringing its second distribution center to Joliet, according to a news release from the city of Joliet.

The more than 700,000-squarefoot distribution center, located on 49.35 acres at the Laraway Crossings Business Park, will fulfill customer orders.

“We are very excited to have Amazon double their commitment to Joliet,” Mayor Bob O’Dekirk said.

“Amazon has brought thousands of quality jobs to Joliet, offering competitive wages and generous benefits starting on the first day.

We look forward to continuing our working relationship with Amazon and to what the future holds.”

In terms of contributing to the local economy, this project will result in construction-related jobs and more than 2,000 full-time positions at the distribution center, plus property tax revenue generated for local governments and schools.

Amazon chose Ryan Companies US, Inc. to design and build its new Amazon Joliet distribution center. Ryan Companies is a national developer, designer, capital investment consultant,

builder and real estate manager specializing in fully integrated solutions for more than 75 years.

Ryan specializes in industrial, retailers, healthcare, senior living and corporate build-to-suit market sectors, with experience in nearly all commercial product types.

The company has completed more than 35 million-squarefeet of industrial space in the U.S. and Canada. In 2000, Ryan launched the 362-acre Laraway Crossings Business Park industrial development in Joliet.

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(Left to Right) Rachel Bartolo, Laney Naling, Emily Czyz, Kristen Koppers and Katie Thontlin.

Club paints town purple for Relay for Life Joliet West Students of Community Advocacy participates in awareness event At last week’s monthly Relay for Life meeting of Joliet, the Joliet West Students of Community Advocacy participated in the “Paint the town Purple” weekend scavenger hunt earning over 8,000 points by securing six sponsorships, thanking businesses for being smoke free, tying purple ribbons on 81 trees around the Joliet/Shorewood areas, placing signs at businesses, hanging posters around the town and more.

Co-captain and student at Joliet West High School, Katie Thontlin, said, “The experience was worthwhile as we worked together as a team.”

With this being her second year on the team, she plans to make this a yearly participation for her as she knows family and friends who have battled and are currently battling cancer.

Volunteer sponsor and cocaptain, Kristen Koppers, started the Relay for Life Club in 2012 after her father passed away battling stage 4 pancreatic and colon cancer for 15 months.

“After my mom was a survivor of stage 2 breast cancer and going through remission, I participated in local relay for life overnight walks.

When my dad was diagnosed with stage 4, I knew something had to be done,” she said.

In four short years with only a team of 7-9 active participants and students per year, the club has donated $10,841.86 to the American Cancer Society. Every year Koppers, an English teacher at Joliet West High School, sets a goal for her students to meet.

Some students understand the struggle that many family members

go through; West student Emily Czyz joined the Relay for Life team to learn more about American Cancer Society and how they help others.

“I don’t know anyone who has or had cancer, but I learned a lot from this group,” she said.

With the Joliet Pottery Lounge sponsoring the team, the owners take a great interest in the cause as their daughters, Laney Naling along with her older sister Emmy Naling, joined the team to support their loved ones who have been affected by cancer.

This year the goal was $3,500 which was met back in early May; yet, the students did not stop there and increased their goal to $5,000.

JTHS West student, Madi Dobbs, knew that once the group met the original goal, there was always room to grow.

“I wanted our team to continue to strive. By raising awareness and donations for this cause, hopefully there will be a cure,” Dobbs said.

Currently, the team has raised $3,630 where they will continue to accept sponsorships and donations until August 2016. To continue their fight, Koppers created a website selling deco mesh wreaths that she hand makes where the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society – Relay for Life 2016. To purchase a wreath, visit http:// kopperskrafts.weebly.com/.

To donate to the team, visit http:// tinyurl.com/hzsyb6z.

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Samuilis named LTHS Teacher of the Year Dan Samuilis, a mathematics teacher at Lockport Township High School, has been chosen as the 2016 William and Mildred Jackson Teacher Award recipient.

Samuilis was honored at District 205’s all-staff meeting May 24, which included the award presentation and retiree recognitions.

Samuilis was chosen by a committee of administrators, teachers and students after nominations were submitted and ranked.

“Mr. Samuilis cares about the education and well-being of his students, and he presents a safe and fun learning environment for them, “ a student nominator wrote.

“I believe a teacher’s job consists of not only educating students, but also pushing them to try hard and do their best. Mr. Samuilis always brings out the best in me because of his encouragement and belief that I can do better. He is a world-class educator.”

The Jackson award comes with a certificate and $5,000 check.

The William and Mildred Jackson Teacher Recognition Award annually honors a LTHS teacher who has exhibited special skills in the art and science of teaching.

The recipient must serve as a role model and display compassion for students as well as his/her peers.

LTHS alumni Robert and Jill Carr donated the award, which is named after Jill Carr’s late parents. William Jackson was a very respected and beloved science teacher as well as a golf and track coach from 1958 to 1982.

The Jackson Teacher Recognition Award is facilitated by the LTHS Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to providing college scholarships and educational tools not afforded by the district budget.

JTHS holds second districtwide history fair Joliet Township High School recently held its second annual districtwide history fair for students in World Affairs and US History classes.

Over a four-day period more than 2,000 students presented their projects to over 200 community judges.

To prepare for the event, students researched a contemporary world issue or US History event and developed a presentation and persuasive argument that was presented to the volunteer judges.

“The teachers did an outstanding job preparing the students for the presentation and the students delivered dynamic, well thought out arguments” said JTHS Curriculum Director Alberto Filipponi.

The History Fair provided students with an authentic and practical application of the skills and content that are taught in class.

Filipponi credits the community for providing this opportunity to the students.

“I am thrilled with the continued support of parents, students and faculty from the University of St. Francis and Lewis, retired teachers, and members of the community,” said Filipponi.

instrumental in securing sponsors to fund the event and prizes for participants, and encouraged more than 350 students to take part!

“It took a lot of personal time and extra effort to make it all go as smooth as it did,” said nominator Joe Kravitz. “It was a great event to witness and our students were really excited about PE class that day.”

At Central, Penwitt was chosen for putting extra effort into her students on a daily basis.

“She always sees the students in her classes as young, intelligent adolescents and not just math learners. She holds them all accountable and challenges them on a daily basis. She understands the particular needs of each and somehow accommodates each and every one so that they have the best possible learning environment for success,” said nominator Staci Rapcan.

LTHS announces Maroon Apple Awards

The LTHS Horticulture Club has created the Porter Arboretum at East Campus.

An arboretum is a natural museum/ collection of plants for people to observe, enjoy, and learn from.

Each year, the LTHS Horticulture Club will seek donations from local nurseries and add on to the arboretum. Each new tree or shrub will be marked by a plaque stating information about the plants, who planted the tree, a dedication to the year’s graduating class, and a thank you to the donating nursery.

The arboretum will not only beautify the school, but will also be used for educational purposes by the horticulture classes, landscaping classes and the LTHS Horticulture Club. Students can enjoy the trees while learning plant identification skills and how to maintain and prune trees. The students will also have the opportunity to leave behind a legacy which they can come back and visit years down the road and see how much their tree has grown.

This year, five trees were donated from Cedar Path Nursery in Lockport. Trees planted included an Eastern White Pine, Thornless Honey Locust, Red Maple, Red Oak and a Tulip tree this year.

Lockport Township High School’s East Campus PE teacher Kathy Valich and Central Campus Special Education teacher Lindsey Penwitt have been named Maroon Apple Winners for the second semester of the 2015-16 school year.

The Lockport Township High School Foundation awards the Maroon Apple each semester to a teacher or support staff member who has gone “above and beyond” for students and their colleagues.

The award honors a member of each campus who truly displays Porter Pride every day in their words and actions.

Along with the honor, the Maroon Apple comes with a monetary gift card and a traveling trophy to be displayed in the classroom.

For the second semester of the school year, the Foundation received many worthy application recipients, but two stood out for their continued efforts to make LTHS a better place to learn and to teach.

At East,Valcich was nominated for many reasons including organizing this year’s first ever Student Triathlon for the PE Department. Valcich was

Porters open new Arboretum

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