Joliet 7-20-16

Jul y 20, 201 6 vol. 8 issue 46

JCA grad Kelly Murphy to compete in Rio Olympics

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News Bridge Closed

Cass Street Bridge closed through October

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News Trains Added

Metra adds express service to Rock Island line

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Forum Your Mental Health Chasing a fantasy interferes with real connection

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USF golfers enjoying successful summer

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Business Tax Review Bill

McGuire legislation signed into law

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Online, automated utility bill payment unavailable during system upgrades City expects longer wait times during transition period The city of Joliet announced that utility customers will be unable to access its online payment or automated phone payment functions during scheduled upgrades to the city’s current water and sewer computer system.

Work on the systems is set to begin at 4 p.m. July 20, after which time residents will be unable to pay their utility bills by phone or online.

These payment options should be available again by 8 a.m. July 26.

Customers can make cash, check, and credit or debit card payments in person at Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., or call customer service at 815-724-3820 to make credit or debit card payments.

During the transition, the city expects longer than normal wait times .

Cass street Bridge closed through October Detour will be posted utilizing Scott, Ruby, Broadway and Theodore streets The Illinois Department of Transportation closed the Cass Street Bridge (westbound U.S. Route 30) July 18 for painting and cleaning work.

The city of Joliet expects the work to be completed by late October. A

detour will be posted utilizing Scott, Ruby, Broadway and Theodore streets. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.

vetter Road reconstruction project underway City expects road to reopen to traffic

by Sept. 30 The developer of Centerpoint Subdivision will begin reconstruction onVetter Road from the north side of the intersection of Centerpoint Way and Vetter Road north for approximately one-fourth of a mile.

This project will consist of the reconstruction of this portion of Vetter Road from two lanes to four lanes, with curb and gutter and an exclusive left turn lane for southbound Vetter Road.

Work was scheduled to begin July 18, weather permitting. The city expects the project to be completed by Sept. 30.

This section of Vetter Road shall be closed to traffic during construction.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.

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transportation >> metra

Program adds express service to Rock Island line 6-month pilot service starts Aug. 1 Bugle Staff Metra announced plans to launch a six-month pilot program next month designed to enhance midday service on the Rock Island line.

Starting Aug. 1, the commuter rail agency will add express trains to the Rock Island line, which Metra says will speed the trip between suburban stations and downtown Chicago by 15 to 20 minutes.

“Reducing travel times will encourage more people from the south suburbs to take the train,” Metra Executive Director and CEO Don Orseno said in a statement.

“The added inbound express trains are ideal for recreational trips into the city, and the addition of the 1:30 p.m. outbound express will be popular for those working a half day.”

The modified schedule will include three additional inbound express trains and two additional outbound express runs during the midday. The three inbound trains will make all stops from Joliet to Blue Island and then express to the 35th Street/Lou Jones Station or the LaSalle Street Station with the option for passengers to request a flag stop at the 35th Street/Lou Jones.

Three additional inbound trains will originate in Blue Island, make all stops along the Beverly Branch, stop at Gresham and serve 35th Street/Lou Jones with either a flag stop or scheduled stop.

Suburban customers going to a Beverly Branch station and branch riders heading to the suburbs will need to transfer at Blue Island.

The schedule has been designed to make that transfer easy and convenient, according to Metra.

Two midday outbound express trains have also been added. Metra says these trains will offer express service from LaSalle Street to Blue Island and stations further south with the option of flag stops at 35th Street/Lou Jones. Two midday outbound trains will also

accommodate riders along the Rock Island Line’s Beverly Branch. These trains will also make flag stops at 35th Street/Lou Jones. Customers boarding these outbound trains at a Beverly Branch station and who need to travel further south can transfer at Blue Island.

Metra says customers who need to make transfers should tell their conductor on the first leg of their trip so their ticket can be marked appropriately.

In addition, stations marked as flag stops will only allow passengers who notified the conductor to exit the train. Trains will only stop to pick up passengers at flag stops if they are visible to the engineer on the platform.

“This is another example of how

we are identifying opportunities to meet market needs within the bounds of our existing resources,” Orseno said.

According to Metra, the enhanced schedule was driven by the success of the weekend express service added to the Rock Island line last year. The service improvement will operate as a six-month pilot project, and ridership will be evaluated before any decision is made to make permanent changes to the schedule.

The added service is expected to cost approximately $290,000 annually. New timetables will be available shortly on Rock Island trains and stations. The new schedule can also be found at metrarail.com.

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county news

Body found in car fire County clerk reminds voters to identified as 31-yearregister, vote early for election old Aurora man Oct. 11 is last day to register The 2016 general election is less than five months away, and Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots is anticipating a large turnout of voters looking to choose the country’s next president.

To preempt the possibility of long wait times on Nov. 8, the county clerk is urging residents to register early and take advantage of all available options when it comes to casting their ballots.

“The general primary in March had a 45 percent voter turnout and the last presidential general election had a 71 percent voter turnout,” Voots said. “If Will County residents register early and utilize all their voting options, it will help

eliminate long lines on election day.”

Registering to vote is as easy as visiting www. thewillcountyclerk.com and clicking on the “Register to Vote” quick link. The register to vote page lists the requirements, and has a link to register online or a link to print out a pdf form.

Registration is open throughout the year except during the 27 days preceding an election and reopens the second day following an election. The last day to register for the general election is Oct. 11, according to the clerk’s office.

However, individuals who missed the registration

Coroner says cause of death was single gunshot to head

Nancy Schultz Voots Will County Clerk

deadline may be eligible for grace period registration and voting.

Grace period voting is available to individuals who were unable to

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By Bugle Staff The Will County Sheriff’s Office released the identity of a body discovered last week inside of a burning vehicle in Joliet Township.

Dental records identified the body as Joseph M. Jaquez, a 31-yearold Aurora man, who authorities

say died of a single gunshot wound to the head.

Officers responded to a report of a car fire near Patterson and Brandon roads just after midnight on July 14. The East Joliet Fire Department extinguished the fire and discovered a body inside the trunk of the 2016 Dodge Charger. Initially, the body was so badly burned that authorities were unable to determine if the victim was male or female.

Following an autopsy, the Will County Coroner’s Office determined that the cause of death was a single gunshot to the head.

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Joliet NAACP calls for solidarity amid tragedy Local chapter works to promote inclusion, advance national conversation on race relations

By Megann Horstead for the bugle

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Mike Clark, president of the NAACP Joliet branch, knows all too well that inaction means action. So when it came time to acknowledge the nation’s racial divide and show

solidarity in the wake of recent high-profile shootings, Clark said enough is enough.

The NAACP Joliet branch discussed the current state of U.S. race relations and growing tensions in the country at its July 11 meeting.

Clark said it’s unfortunate how recent tragedies have unfolded, and told the Bugle that the meeting was held to discuss the importance of being engaged and involved in the community.

“Issues can be worked out before they get out of hand,” he said. “We want to be proactive in the community; we want to be engaged to make sure we handle [adversity] properly.”

Clark noted the recent fatal shootings of black men by police officers in Minnesota and Louisiana, as well as the tragedy in Dallas that resulted in the deaths of five police officers. When the Bugle interviewed Clark, the shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that left three police officers dead had not yet occurred.

Clark said that during these times, it’s important to be active, not reactive, in efforts to bridge what he sees as a racial divide.

“We’re troubled by what we saw in Baton Rouge and Minnesota,” Clark said. “It’s a topic we know occurs. We’re very concerned. This type of reaction between citizen

Photo Courtesy of NAACP - Joliet Branch

Mike Clark is the president of the NAACP’s Joliet branch.

and police officers cannot happen again.” “[We’re] equally as troubled with what happened in Dallas,” he added. “To watch that happen on TV was very disheartening; we’re upset.”

Clark said the NAACP doesn’t condone such actions, nor would they wish for tragedy to occur closer to home.

The Joliet branch engages in a number of various activities to promote greater inclusivity, such as efforts to speak to local lawmakers and local police groups.

“It’s kind of two-fold,” Clark said. “We definitely have to look at the things police have done, and we have to take a look at what

policies must be put in place. It kind of goes both ways.”

Clark said there must be a way to make sure conflicts are deescalated in ways that help resolve issues without violence.

Ultimately, the NAACP Joliet branch intends to find ways to engage the community in ways that advance the national conversation on race relations.

“I’m hopeful that a resolution will come and people will understand that the Black Lives Matter movement doesn’t discredit other groups of people,” Clark said. “I’m hopeful that more people see it less as a minimization of any other demographic group.”

Despite misconceptions people may hold, Clark said the

movement intends to speak to the current state of black America and some of the life experiences held.

The institution of racism is a very real concern, he said, noting the way in which the African American experience differs in comparison to other groups.

Clark said the history of the country helped to build these notions into the system on a number of levels, including criminal justice and housing.

Although progress has been made, Clark said we still have a ways to go. Countering racism, according to Clark, is a task that must be taken across the country.

“I’m hopeful that locally and nationally we’re up for the challenge,” he said.

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Joliet residents sought for police chief’s advisory board Board will be tasked with providing forum to discuss safety strategies, policy development Bugle Staff Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton recently announced plans to create a new police chief’s advisory board, and the department is now looking for interested residents to fill its ranks.

The board will be tasked with providing a forum to discuss public safety strategies, policy development, recruiting, training needs and community policing concepts, as well as increasing general public awareness.

“I recognize the importance of involving the community in the decision-making process, as we work towards our goal of combatting crime and making the city of Joliet a safer city,” Benton said in news release announcing

vote | from page 3 register to vote or who changed their address prior to the close of registration. Grace period voting begins 27 days prior to an election and runs through election day.

Individuals must vote on the same day they register, and grace period voting is only available at the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Two forms of identification are required to register. Both must show the voter’s name, at least one is required to show their name and current address, and only one form can be a current piece of mail.

If a resident is currently

the advisory board. “True community policing requires a dedicated partnership and transparent effort, which both our citizens and our officers deserve.”

According to the department, the board’s main objectives will be to share a broad spectrum of diverse viewpoints, and provide the opportunity to establish open and transparent lines of communication with the community.

Board members will act as a sounding board for the chief of police regarding community needs and concerns, as well as provide community feedback to proposed police programs and priorities. The advisory board will also apprise the Benton directly of the community’s need for police services and feedback on the delivery of services.

Additionally, advisory board members will work to improve collaboration between the police department and citizens; assist in educating the community at large about the function and role of the department; and attend regularly scheduled meetings at the Joliet Police Station, 150 W. Washington St. Residents who are interested in applying can do so by visiting the Joliet Police Department’s website, www.jolietpolice.org, or by calling the chief’s office at 815-724-3201.

registered to vote in Will County but has moved, their voter card has a change of address section that can be cut out and mailed back to the county clerk. These individuals can also use the “Voter Registration Change of Address” link on the clerk’s website. New and former residents of Will County or someone who had a name change must re-register with the election authority of the county in which they reside.

Any registered Will County resident can vote by mail by simply visiting the Will County clerk’s website and requesting a vote by mail ballot “Requesting a ballot be mailed

to your home allows you to vote when it is convenient for you,” Voots added.

The first day ballots can be mailed is Sept. 29. The last day to request a ballot is Nov. 3. To check the progress of the ballot, use the “Vote by Mail Ballot Status Lookup” located on the clerk’s website under the “Voter Services” section.

The last day to vote in the presidential general election is Nov. 8. Polling Places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Will County residents can locate their polling place by looking at the voter card they received in the mail or by using the polling place lookup on the Will County Clerk’s website.

More Info Residents who are interested in applying can do so by visiting the Joliet Police Department’s website, www.jolietpolice. org, or by calling the chief’s office at 815-724-3201.

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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.

Shorewood

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Sean M. Falcone, 25, 1365 E. Sherrill Road, Minooka, was arrested at 12:21 p.m. July 1 at Mariano’s, 950 Brookforest Ave., for retail theft.

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Alicia M. Lindsay, 26, 24210 W. Camelot Road, Shorewood, was arrested at 10:50 a.m. July 3 in the 1000 block of Robin Hill Drive for violation of order of protection.

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Mary Jane Worsley, 41, 504 Bethany Drive, Shorewood, was arrested at 7:50 p.m. July 4 in the 300 block of Greenfield for battery.

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Melinda M. Reyes, 26, 1323 Sunflower Lane, Minooka, was arrested at 12:52 a.m. July 5 in the 19300 block of Northeast Frontage Road for DUI, driving while license suspended, no insurance, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane usage.

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Omar Angeles, 40, 5204 Pine Trails Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. July 10 at Shorewood and Black for DUI, driving while license suspended and improper lane usage.

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Karl R. Kunz, 26, 150 Cambridge Court, Frankfort, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. July 10 in the 100 block of Yale for domestic battery and interference with emergency communication.

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Alex M. Roberts, 27, 2 Davison, Joliet, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. July 11 in the 100 block of Turtle for possession of drug equipment, obstructing justice and a Will County warrant.

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Joliet

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James Joseph Meredith, 31, 611 E. Cass, was arrested at 7:08 p.m. July 8 in the 1600 block of West Jefferson for battery.

Arturo Delgado, 24, 1006 Cottage Place, was arrested at 8:32 p.m. July 8 in the 400 block of Buell for criminal defacement of property.

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M. Bailey, 23, 2315 10 John Candlewood, Plainfield,

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was arrested at 2:50 a.m. July 8 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson, for reckless conduct and aggravated assault.

Kevin M. Troesch, 23, 2106 Stafford Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:50 a.m. July 8 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson, for reckless conduct.

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Jacob T. Ward, 24, 1422 Boston, was arrested at 2:50

a.m. July 8 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson, for reckless conduct.

Tito Aguirre, 27, 215 E. Mound, was arrested at 7:36 p.m. July 9 in the 500 block of Ohio for obstructing a peace officer.

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Carlos Johnson, 40, 1131 E. Cass, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. July 9 in the 300 block of Western for forgery.

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Jeremy J. Nondorf, 37, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. July 9 in the 1600 block of West Jefferson for criminal trespassing.

at 6:01 p.m. July 9 at the residence for obstructing a peace officer.

Larry C. Taylor, 44, 719

arrested at 7:37 p.m. July 9 at the residence for aggravated domestic battery.

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16 Landau, was arrested at 10:01 a.m. July 9 in the 200 block of North Chicago for criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct.

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Adrian Gerardo, 21, 1305 Bridgehampton, was arrested

Dominique D. Curry, 22, 1860

18 Asbury Circle Apt. C214, was

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Chasing a fantasy interferes with real connection assistant editor

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By Jason Florin | Bugle Columnist It’s the first week of sophomore English class, and my class has been assigned to read “Romeo & Juliet.” The teacher gets the discussion going with a simple question, “Who does Romeo love?” One girl raises her hand and says in a lively tone, “Juliet!”

We all nod our heads in agreement, as the answer seems obvious. But the teacher pauses, turns to the girl, and lets out her best game show buzzer noise: “Ennngght, sorry.” She then pivots toward the board and writes a name: R-O-S-A-L-I-N-E. “Romeo loves Rosaline,” she informs us.

Twenty-five pairs of eyes look at her in dumbfounded silence. Did we read

TO YOuR MENTAl HEAlTH

By Jason Florin the right play? Who is this Rosaline you speak of?

Of course, she was absolutely right.

Although Juliet’s name makes it into the title of the play, much of Romeo’s time is spent lamenting the fact that he can’t be with Rosaline. Yet, he quickly moves on when he meets Juliet, and the divide between their families only makes his passion stronger. Ultimately, all logic goes out the window and (hoping we don’t need a spoiler alert here) the two die for one another.

Breaking the spell Is this what we mean by love? Joy, devotion, intrigue…certainly.

But fleeting attraction, young lust, and (again, not really a spoiler) death by poison and dagger? I hope not. Love is not the fantasy that fairy tales tell us to spend a life chasing.

I love my wife more than any person in the world. I love my family, my friends and even my cats on their better days. But, these relationships didn’t appear with the wave of a wand. They are the product of connection, time, commitment and patience.

Relationships change; they aren’t a fixed state of bliss. The problem begins when a person thinks that love must be a constant thrill ride of passionate perfection.

I won’t be so pretentious as to claim that I have discovered something unique about love that no one else has experienced. What I do know is that holding love up as a mystical ideal can do a lot more harm in our relationships

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When former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert reported to federal prison to begin serving a 15-month sentence for illegally withdrawing money to keep an alleged sex abuse victim quiet, he passed through razorwire fences with an annual $28,025 taxpayer funded pension from his six years as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

While the Illinois Retired Teachers’ Retirement System moved to immediately revoke Hastert’s pension, following his “guilty” sentence, Illinois law states that a General Assembly member who commits a crime is still eligible for a pension if the crime occurred before or after election to public office. It doesn’t matter that Federal Judge Thomas Durkin described Hastert as a “serial child molester,” he’ll continue to receive his pension. So while Hastert sits in jail, he’ll cash-in more than $35,000.

That’s just not right. Hard-working and law-abiding taxpayers shouldn’t be left to pick up the pension bill for this child predator or any other General Assembly member who abuses the public’s trust and commits a felony against a minor. Something must be done. That’s why I recently filed Senate Bill 0442, so we can remove the pension of General Assembly members who commit a felony against a student or another victim.

I urge the General Assembly to renew discussion and move forward with eliminating Hastert’s pension. It’s time for us to update the law. He confessed to molesting children. He abused the public’s trust. His taxpayerfunded pension needs to be eliminated. Period.

Sen. Jennifer Bertino-tarrant illinois State Senate 49th district

CARE about the environment I am writing to encourage people in our community to join Citizens Against Ruining the Environment – CARE to eliminate the use of disposable plastic shopping bags in Will and surrounding counties.

A major problem with the plastic bags is that only a small percentage of them are recycled, although collection bins are available for plastic bag recycling at some major grocery stores.

Therefore, our landfills are filled with plastic bags and other plastic items that are not recycled.

Plastic bags take 1,000 years to photodegrade (break into smaller and smaller pieces). Every year, 15 billion pounds of plastic are produced in the U.S., but only 1 billion pounds are recycled. Also, because plastic bags use oil in their manufacturing, we are using 12 million barrels of oil to make plastic bags.

Anyone who has driven past farmer’s fields in our area, and frequented natural areas, or in their own community, has seen fields littered and despoiled by plastic bags caught in bushes.

Besides being unsightly, plastic bags kill wildlife when they fly into woods, streams, the Great Lakes and oceans. Small pieces of plastic are eaten by birds and fish, and enter the food chain right into you!

Alternatives to plastic disposable shopping bags include the use of cloth bags, which last years before they fall apart or for store owners to charge customers for paper bags, if they don’t bring their own shopping bags. If the paper bags are made from 100 percent recycled paper, then trees are not cut down to make the paper bags.

For an incentive to customers who bring their own bags, stores could give customers a raffle ticket for a chance to win a store gift card.

CARE meets at White Oak Library in Lockport on the third Monday of the month 6-7:30 p.m.

Jenifer garlitz and Mary Burnitz Citizens against ruining the environment

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Follow up on the hustle and bustle in your hedgerow.

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olympics

JCA grad Kelly Murphy to compete in Rio Olympics

By SCott taylor SportS edItor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @taylor_Sports

For a United States volleyball player, there is no national professional league.

It isn’t like basketball, where players can reach the NBA or WNBA within the United States.

If you want to continue your playing career in volleyball, you have to go overseas to play and, if you are among the best of the best, you have a chance to represent your country at a few FIVB Tournaments throughout the year.

However, once every four years you have that chance to make the U.S. team and play in the Olympics.

Joliet Catholic Academy graduate Kelly Murphy is one of the few players who is able to represent her country after she was selected to compete for the USA at the Rio Olympics in August.

“It feels pretty good,” Murphy said. “The only way I can really

describe it right now is that I feel really happy and I am really grateful for this opportunity.”

It has taken years of hard work, dedication and the willingness to play overseas and get to spend little time in her home state.

“It has been a long time,” Murphy said of the amount of years of work put in to get to this stage. “There has been a lot of ups and downs and sacrifice, but this feeling makes it totally worth it.”

The past couple years Murphy has been playing in Japan and this fall will be in China. That, coupled with the summer months spent with Team USA, there is little time for anything else.

“I try to get back to the area as often as I can, maybe around three times a year,” Murphy said. “It is a cool opportunity to play a sport and get paid for it. You get to travel and see a lot of places I probably wouldn’t if I didn’t play volleyball.

The negative is that I am away a lot and don’t get to see my family and

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former JCA standout Kelly Murphy will compete for the united States in the 2016 Olympic Games.

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athlete of the year

Jarosz tabbed AOY; Rodgers leads locals

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

When Plainfield North’s Zach Jarosz opted to have surgery midway through the basketball season to be ready by midseason for baseball, he had one thing on his mind – a state baseball title.

While the Tigers came up short, the plan worked for Jarosz as he came on strong down the stretch of the season and helped the Tigers win their first state trophy.

That capped a remarkable season career for Jarosz, but his senior year is one for the record books.

That is why Jarosz is the Voyager Media Male Multisport Athlete of the Year.

It all started during the football season, where Jarosz made some incredible catches, including one to help beat Oswego.

For the season he caught 47 passes for 842 yards and 12 touchdowns. The stats don’t tell the whole tale though as Jarosz was named All-State in Class 7A. “He was a game breaker for us and proved to be a very difficult matchup for many teams,” North football coach Tim Kane said after football season. “He also set numerous school records for

receiving yards and TD’s.”

Next up was basketball where Jarosz started and saw extensive minutes as a hard-working player that coach Bob Krahulik praised throughout the season.

His loss midway through the season hurt the team in multiple ways as Jarosz not only brought toughness to the team, he added a valuable body as the Tigers were riddled with injuries by the end of the year and went with a six or seven man rotation at the end of the year.

Then came baseball, where he didn’t start the season but was the leadoff hitter once healthy and batted .356 with nine doubles, two triples and scored 28 runs in 27 games, culminating with the state trip.

Other multisport athletes of the year, by zone, are:

NANA AKENTEN, VALLEY VIEW The Bolingbrook junior was IBCA 3A/4A special-mention All-State and a member of the All-SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division team.

Akenten was a member of the Voyager Media All-Area Basketball third team after he averaged 14 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals

per game, while shooting .460 from floor and .345 behind the 3-point line.

“Nana is one of the most talented kids we have had in our program and is only going to get better,” Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said after his all-area selection. “He is an outstanding student-athlete who represents everything that is good about BHS.” In the spring, Akenten teamed up with Shawn Showalter, Tanner Banks and Tyler Elmore to advance to the state track and field state finals. The quartet posted a time of 1:30.36 in the 800-meter relay.

JON ARENAS, NILES Arenas was a two-sport all-area member for Maine South. During the football season, he had 56 receptions for 732 yards and eight touchdowns, bringing his two-year totals to 88 catches for 1,362 yards and 14 scores.

On the hardwood, he was a third team all-area selection and Voyager Media All-Star game participant.

He recorded 14.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, in addition to 101 assists and 57 steals.

“Jon was a three-year starter that helped us win 25, 26 and 21 games,”

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Lockport’s Derrius Rodgers is the Joliet/Shorewood Athlete of the Year.

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St. francis

Golfers enjoying successful summer University of St. Francis sophomore Paul Schlimm (Shorewood, Ill./ Crystal Lake Central) has enjoyed a successful summer on the amateur golf circuit, having become the first USF men’s player to qualify for three major championship events in the same year.

Schlimm, who led the Saints with a 76.5 scoring average in his first year of collegiate competition, fired a 4-under-par 66 to top a 53-player field at the Chicago District Golf Association Amateur Championship Qualifier at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville, Indiana, on June 6. Three weeks later, he finished in a tie for third place

among 64 players at the 97th CDGA Amateur Championship at Calumet Country Club in Homewood with rounds of 70 and 71 for a two-day total of 141 (+1). He advanced to the match play round where he reached the quarterfinals.

At the Illinois Open Qualifier at Maple Meadows Golf Club in Wood Dale on June 8, Schlimm shot a 2-under-par 68 to gain a share of sixth place out of 83 players and earn a spot in the 67th Illinois Open Championship – sponsored by the Illinois PGA – to be held at Royal Hawk and Royal Fox Country Clubs in St. Charles from July 25-27.

Schlimm tied for 10th place in

a 76-player field at the Illinois State Amateur Championship Qualifier at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox on June 15 to advance to the 86th Illinois State Amateur Championship at St. Charles Country Club beginning July 19.

Two other Saints turned in strong performances at the 51st annual Joliet Amateur Championship at Wedgewood Golf Course on June 4-5. Senior Huston Gass (Streator, Ill./ Streator) tied for third place among 87 players with rounds of 68 and 71, while junior Jason Chobar (Plainfield, Ill./ Minooka) finished 15th with rounds of 75 and 69.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | bug lenewspapers.com murphy | from page 9 miss some important events. You have to sacrifice some things to get some other things, so it all evens out at some point. It is not really a part time job.”

The Olympics looked like a possibility for Murphy way back in her Joliet Catholic days where she was the 2007-08 Gatorade National High School Volleyball Player of the Year and was the nation’s top recruit by prepvolleyball.com.

She was the AVCA National Freshman of the Year at the University of Florida in 2008 and was a three-time All-American her final three years in college.

Her Team USA career began in 2013, where she competed in several tournaments and helped the U.S. win gold in the Pan American Cup and NORCECA Championship, where she was named MVP and Best Spiker.

Murphy led the team in scoring in both 2013 and 2014 and scored a team-best 157 points in the FIVB World Championships, where the USA took first place.

Despite all her successes, she did not compete in the final two tournaments of the year in 2015 for the U.S., which left her selection to the Olympic Team in doubt.

However, she took the time

to improve her game and she competed in the recently concluded FIVB World Grand Prix, where the U.S. took second.

“I don’t really think it added motivation, I just took it as an opportunity to learn,” Murphy said. “I had a lot of time to make improvements and get stronger.

I was able to improve areas of my game where I might not have known I needed it.”

The 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics begin Aug. 5 and go to Aug. 21. The volleyball schedule has yet to be released.

“I think we’re going to take these few weeks before competition and focus on details of our game,” Murphy said. “We talk a lot about serving and passing being the most important part and can control the match. If we can be solid at that, I feel we will be ready for any team we play. It is the Olympics, so everyone will be bringing their 110 percent effort every match. We go in with a pretty high ranking and that puts a target on our back.

I think we have to be ready every single match no matter who we are playing and give everything we have.”

In the 2012 Olympics the U.S. came in second place, falling to Brazil in the final. It also

lost to Brazil last week in the championship of the World Grand Prix, giving the stars and stripes plenty of motivation to claim the gold.

“There are a lot of positives to come out of a loss like that,” Murphy said of the loss to Brazil.

“It was a good match and it went right down to the end. We can take it as an opportunity to learn how to beat a great team like Brazil.”

At the Olympics, Murphy is just happy to be a part of the team and looking to help out wherever she can in the team’s quest for the gold medal.

“I want to be able to contribute wherever I can,” Murphy said. “If that means I am starting, great. If that means I am on the bench and waiting to come in, I will be ready to do anything I can to help us win that gold medal.”

One thing is almost certain: There will be a lot of people tuned in throughout the Chicagoland area, especially in the Joliet area, who will be tuned in to see their local superstar compete for the nation at the sport’s highest level.

“It is a really cool feeling,” Murphy said of representing JCA and the entire area. “I have gotten

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Wedn esday, July 20, 2016 | bug lenewspapers.com aoy | from page 10 Maine South basketball coach Tony Lavorato said. “In his senior year, he led our team on and off the floor with his dedication and passion for our program. Jon was always a natural scorer, but developed himself into an all-around player throughout his career. His greatest impact to our program was his character. He has influenced many future Hawks with his dedication and approach.”

DERRIUS RODGERS, JOLIET/SHOREWOOD In a season full of talented multisport athletes in the Joliet area such as Minooka’s Joe Butler (basketball and baseball) and JCA’s Harold Davis (basketball and football), it was Lockport’s Derrius Rodgers that earned the nod.

A core member of the Porters’ football team, playing defensive back and wide receiver, he had expected to continue his career on the gridiron in college.

Then track happened.

murphy | from page 12 a lot of messages and support from people back home and from high school and it is really cool to see how

The same success that convinced Rodgers to pursue track at Illinois State University also earned him the nod for the athlete of the year nominee from the area.

Rodgers claimed three medals at the IHSA state finals, grabbing 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).

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 Flink, who placed second in the 220-yard dash in 1919.

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.

Rodgers owns 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 joined Nick Setta and Dan Schrock as the only Lockport athletes with three

medals in one state final.

He leaves Lockport with five medals in his career, making him the second most decorated Porter ever behind Setta, who won six medals from 1995-98.

many people have been following me and supporting me. You don’t realize just how many people are behind you and I am glad to have

this opportunity to represent them and all the people who have helped me and supported me throughout my entire career.”

DANNY SOBOLEWSKI, DOWNERS GROVE Benet senior standout was a second team all-area basketball selection after averaging 11 points per game, while leading the staterunner up Redwings in rebounds and assists.

“Danny often had to guard the post player from the other team,” basketball coach Gene Heidkamp said. “He made up for his size disadvantage with heart and toughness. He was an excellent shooter, passer, and rebounder, and was a great leader for our team.”

Then, after missing the start of the baseball season due to the extended basketball season, he was still able to bat .341 with 11 doubles, 24 RBI and 20 runs scored despite having no offseason.

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community bulletin >> lockport

Catholic Charities seeks volunteers for donation center Giving Tree is located at 3016 S. State St. in Lockport

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet is currently seeking volunteers to fill an immediate need at its Giving Tree donation center.

Volunteers are needed to help receive, sort and hang clothes in

the center, which provides clothing and household items free of cost to clients of Catholic Charities’ programs. The Giving Tree is located at 3016 S. State St. in Lockport.

Volunteers are needed Monday

and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon; and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact Stephanie Ambrose at 815-774-4663 ext. 3138 or ccvolunteer@cc-doj.org for more

information about volunteer opportunities. To learn more about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, visit www. catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Foster grandparent volunteers needed for upcoming school year Foster grandparent volunteers must be age 55 and older, serve 20 hours/week The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet’s foster grandparent program offers older adults an opportunity to help children in their community develop academic and life skills that are critical to their development and future successes.

Sharing time and experience can help children learn how to read, prepare younger students for school readiness, tackle tough subjects and make decisions that will keep them on the right path.

“We’ll match your skills and passions to opportunities that interest you, including those in elementary schools in Districts

86 and [District] 89, faith based schools, Head Start sites and preschools,” Catholic Charities said in a release.

Foster grandparent volunteers must be age 55 and older and willing to serve about 20 hours a week. Foster grandparents who are income eligible will receive a taxfree hourly stipend to help cover costs associated with volunteering.

Volunteers do not need formal experience in tutoring and mentoring to become a foster grandparent. Catholic Charities said it will provide pre-service orientation and training to prepare volunteers for the program.

To learn more about volunteering, contact Mari at 815724-1134 or mruiz@cc-doj.org.

For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

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government

McGuire tax review bill signed Allows boards of review to notify taxing districts by email rather than traditional mail A measure that will help tax review boards across the state save money was signed into law last week, the Senate Democratic Caucus announced in a news release.

The legislation was sponsored by state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, and allows boards of review to notify taxing districts by email rather than traditional mail when a taxpayer

love lost | from page 7 than good. The seemingly mundane aspects of relationships can be just as exciting and important for keeping the connection.

Do you want to know a secret?

Marriage therapist John Gottman has done years of research on what makes marriages successful, with often surprising results. Gottman has become so attuned to the ways that couples interact that he can accurately predict divorce within a few minutes of observing a couple close to 90 percent of the time.

Here’s a quick multiple choice question: What is the most important thing to make a marriage successful? A). Financial stability B). Marital friendship C). Minimal arguments.

While many people guess that the number of arguments or the number in the bank account determine the likelihood of divorce, the lack of a marital friendship is most often the culprit. The great news is that this friendship – and the love that emerges from a deeper

requests an assessed valuation change of more than $100,000.

“This is a common-sense piece of legislation that will help reduce the administrative burden on review boards and help save taxpayers’ money,” McGuire said. “Email notification is nearly immediate when compared to traditional mail and reduces postage costs.”

connection – can be worked on. It doesn’t have to be like the fireworks of “Romeo & Juliet,” which flash bright but fade quickly.

Behold, a pale horse While Gottman doesn’t tell couples to avoid arguing, he does caution them about something he calls “The Four Horsemen.” These mythical figures take on particular significance when they show up in our relationships in the form of Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness and Stonewalling. These are the four traits that begin to spell doom in relationships, although they too can be worked on in order to keep Death away.

When we identify these unhealthy traits in ourselves, it’s time to pull back and reevaluate our patterns. Ultimately, it comes back to a commitment to the relationship and to the friendship as a foundation that allows a couple to overcome any obstacle. And, there are some simple ways to enhance that friendship, whether the couple has been together for days or for decades.

Sen. Pat McGuire D-Joliet

Senate Bill 2889 took effect immediately after being signed into law.

Got to get you (back) into my life You can test your own knowledge of your partner, while also giving yourself a chance to expand your awareness, by taking an online quiz.

A search for a Gottman relationship quiz will provide several good options. The questions ask about things like whether you know your partner’s best friends, favorite place to eat, life dreams and how well you respect each other.

Don’t worry, a low score doesn’t mean the end is near, but it might be a good opportunity to work on the areas that are lagging behind.

And, just taking the time and making an effort could be enough to see fireworks again.

Jason Florin has 15 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse treatment. He is currently an assistant professor and coordinator of Human Services at College of DuPage.

He holds a master’s degree in Health Science from Governors State University, in addition to national and state certifications in addictions counseling.

The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent any other institution or organization.

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upcoming events in your area

JULY 20

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.

JULY 21

Free Hearing Screenings. 10 a.m. to noon at Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, 2415 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Karen Pastell, Au. D will be providing free hearing screenings. Demonstrations of center’s free amplified phones will be conducted, as well. New accessories are available, including an amplifier for cell phones. Please bring a copy of your phone bill and state ID card or driver’s license.

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.

JULY 23

Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

Featuring: Vocalist Cheryl Foster, Joliet American Legion Band.

out this year, celebrate Harry Potter with a magical evening of fun, games and snacks centered around the boy wizard. Grades K-8 with their families. More info at www. jolietlibrary.org.

Lobster Fest. At Mainstreet Lockport, Inc., 911 State St., Lockport. Two dining times 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dinner consisting of lobster, corn, potatoes and rolls.

Beverages are additional. Five Guys Named Moe will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.

Battle of the Bands. 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Six bands have been selected from the surrounding area to compete for the top 3 spots and cash prizes. Park admission is just $5 (cash only) to hear all six bands.

11th Annual Golf Outing. 9 a.m. at The Sanctuary Golf Course, 485 Marley Road, New Lenox.

Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council 4400 event, followed by a steak fry at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Cost for golf and dinner is $125. More info at www. kofc4400.com.

Cruisin’ Into Lockport. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Square, located at 9th Street and Hamilton in Lockport. Enjoy classic cars, live entertainment, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, a farmer’s market, food vendors and more. More Info at www. lockportpark.org. Featured Car: Street Rods; Band: Dixie Crush.

JULY 25

Harry Potter Day. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road.

With a new movie and book coming

JULY 27

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.

JULY 28

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.

Make Some Noise. 4 to 5 p.m. at Joliet Public Library. Kids will get a hands on experience constructing several different electronic instruments using Littlebits modular components.

Talk about the history of electronic synthesizers and their use in movies and music, and program will end with a jam session so students can express their creativity. Grades 5-8.

Register at www.jolietlibrary.org.

JULY 30

Hawaiian Luau. 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Harrah’s Joliet, 151 N Joliet St. Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living fundraiser. Delicious food, wonderful prizes and music by

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Nova Soul. Cost: $50 per person.

For registration information, visit www.will-grundycil.org.

Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

Featuring: Midwest Crossroads Sweet Adelines, Del Bergeson Swing Orchestra.

Autobahn Ultimate Driving Experience. 5:30 p.m. at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. Tickets to the fundraiser are $125 per person and include the opportunity to drive or ride along in some of the Autobahn’s fleet cars, a delicious dinner prepared by the Club’s award winning chef, and live music. VIP packages are also available for groups of four.

AUGUST 1

Cruisin’ Into Lockport. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Square, located at 9th Street and Hamilton in Lockport. Enjoy classic cars, live entertainment, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, a farmer’s market, food vendors and more. More Info at www. lockportpark.org. Featured Car: Street Rods; Band: Dixie Crush.

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