Joliet 9-27-17 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 VOL. 10 ISSUE 4

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COUNTY

Hiring Freeze Board speaker proposes hiring freeze SEE PAGE 5

SPORTS

Big win Minooka earns SPC win over Plainfield Central SEE PAGE 7

BUSINESS Dave Says Lend Money and Teach Lesson SEE PAGE 11

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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

GREAT SHAKEOUT

NEWS

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CITY NEWS

Joliet hires new city manager Council approved a three-year Employment Agreement for David Hales BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The City of Joliet named David Hales as its next city manager at it’s Sept. 19 public meeting. The council’s selection will put an end to the city’s search by Nov. 27, at which point Hales’ intends to assume his new duties. “It’s with a great deal of pride and humility I do accept the [offer,]” Hales said. “I very much look forward to working with you both as the governing board for the City of Joliet and your outstanding staff. [I’ve only] gotten to know a few of the members, but I just have to say again the City of Joliet has such a sterling reputation. It’s success and progress in economic development and so many other [areas] is really setting the standard, here, in the State of Illinois.” Hales, 63, will sign off from

his current post with the City of Bloomington, where he served as city manager since 2009. Prior to that time, he held government positions for the cities of West Jordan, Utah; Redmond, Oregon; Bend, Oregon; Kannapolis, North Carolina, and Centerville, Utah. Mayor Bob O’Dekirk said in a statement, “The city council is extremely impressed with the qualifications and background of Mr. Hales. He is clearly a seasoned and respected city manager who will bring a tremendous amount of value to our city.” Hales originally hails from Utah and holds degrees from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. “I just thought it would be a dream come true in many ways to come and join you and be part of your outstanding efforts,” he said. “I look forward to using my many, many years of experience and tal-

ents to assist you and help continue to raise the bar in not only your overall success, but [also] progress here. [I] look forward to joining you in about 60 days.” Hales’ current contract requires him to provide 60 days notice before resigning. Hales said he has some goals he intends to accomplish in his first 90 days, with one being to increase community engagement by holding listening meetings. In the past, he has helped lead town hall and neighborhood meetings to get a sense for the community’s challenges and areas in which progress is made. “I think everything boils down to building a strong team—whether it’s the department heads, the mayor, employees, or officials for intergovernmental bodies,” Hales said. “It is important to work together as it is needed for success and maximizing resources.” Hales stressed how impressed he is with the City of Joliet and said it is with great interest he seeks to serve the community.

CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 29 Race Your Ride. 4 p.m. at Route

66 Raceway, 500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet. Race Your Ride is your chance to take on the same track that the pros do at a Test & Tune. It’s your opportunity to safely see how fast you can race down the dragstrip. Whether you’re a ﬁrst-time driver in your street legal vehicle or a seasoned veteran getting your dragster dialed-in for serious competition - a Test & Tune is fun for racers of all experience levels. Cars and motorcycles must pass NHRA Technical Inspection to participate. route66raceway.com.

SEPTEMBER 29-30 Joliet Class of 1987 30th Reunion. Joliet Central and Joliet West will celebrate its combined 30th class reunion with various weekend events including the Joliet West vs., Plainﬁeld Homecoming game, an evening at the Joliet Slammers game, tour of the high schools and a pig roast. Tickets are on Eventbrite and Facebook (JT Central/West 1987 Combined 30th Class Reunion).

SEPTEMBER 30 Fields Fall Fest 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

at The Fields on Caton Farm, 1740 Caton Farm Road, Crest Hill. Featuring over 30 artists, chainsaw carving and pottery wheel demonstrations.

Inaugural USF Music Department Collage Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Sexton Auditorium,

University of Saint Francis, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet. Experience the many talents of USF’s Department of Music in an exciting concert of non-stop music including perform ances by USF ensembles, students, and faculty. Experience music performed in ‘surround sound’ in a celebration of music and music-making, and try your luck in a silent auction to help the Department of Music grow.

OCTOBER 1 Route 66 Raceway Swap Meet. 8 a.m. at Route 66 Race-

way, 500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet. Calling all racers, rodders, restorers and collectors, you’re invited to the 2017 Route 66 Raceway Swap Meet. On hand will be parts, apparel, merchandise, catalogs, manuals, new and used tools and more. Buy, sell and swap. Show off your car at the Show ‘n’ Shine. route66raceway.com.

OCTOBER 5 - OCTOBER 31 Hell’s Gate Haunted Adventure. Thursdays-Sundays. Hidden

deep in the woods, Hells Gate is a multi-level mansion ﬁlled with secret passages, giant slides, ghastly secrets, undead abominations, really nervous groundskeepers and a darkness that the gate can no longer contain! This is not just a haunted house, it’s an adventure.

Transportation from Metra Lot at 13th and State, Lockport. hellsgate. com

OCTOBER 6 – 7 (starts) Hayride of Horror. 7 – 10 p.m.

199 E. Woods Dr., Lockport. Fee: $13/per person. Speed Pass Price: $18 per person. Dellwood Park has always been a family destination for recreation and entertainment. You know your child better than anyone so we suggest you bring young children at your own discretion. Or, attend our hayride for the entire family, “Not So Scary Hayride” on Sunday, Oct. 15, from noon-3 p.m. in Dellwood Park ($8 per person, add $5 for speed pass). Not So Scary Hayride tickets can only be purchased on-site. For more information, call 815-8381183. Dates: Fri. & Sat. Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28.

OCTOBER 7 Troy Township Shredding Event. 9-11 a.m. at 25448 Seil

Road, Shorewood. Each resident must show proof of township residency and is allowed two lettersize ﬁle or copy paper boxes for shredding. Troy Township is again partnering with the Shorewood Police Department and offering medication disposal along with the shredding event. Township residents can bring their unneeded medication for proper disposal. This is NOT an event for businesses. For more information please call 815-744-1968.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s. At the Rock Run Forest Preserve, Joliet. Walk participants will complete a 2.15-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk. OCTOBER 12 Joliet Rocks. 12-2 p.m. at The Jacob Henry Mansion, 20 S Eastern Ave, Joliet. Elvis lives in this musical tribute to the King with Nick Miller & Band. Ticket and lunch $55; Ticket, lunch and Joliet Area Historical Museum Pass $61.

OCTOBER 14 Mother & Son Superhero Ball.

6-8:30 p.m. Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s ... the 2nd Mother & Son Superhero Ball! Super-sons will escort their Supermoms (or Super-grandmas, Superaunts, etc.) dressed as superheroes or they may choose to stay in disguise in their casual wear. The night will include dinner, DJ, photo-booth and Superhero Training performance. All super-kids will get a chance to meet and take pictures with their favorite superheroes!

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VILLAGE NEWS

Shorewood seeks study for several village facilities Space needs for public works, police station and recreation center to be examined BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The Shorewood Village Board of Trustees unanimously moved forward with a proposal put together by Tria Architecture to study space needs for a public works facility, police station and recreation center at its Sept. 12 meeting. “This was brought up [at a recent public meeting] that we would like to have a needs study done for these three complexes,” Village Administrator Roger Barrowman said. The study is meant to start by identifying what the Village already has in terms of space. Tria Architecture intends to meet with key staff members and board members to talk about needs.

The scope of each study will differ for the three proposed projects, but the spaces are to be analyzed to determine how the Village currently operates. “The public works [facility] will probably be the quicker one, as we’re going through the vehicles and so forth,” said James Petrakos, a principal architect for Tria Architecture. “[The] police [station] is a little bit more intricate in which we’re going through, in terms of the trends and so forth. The recreation [center]—since we’re kind of starting from scratch—there’s no set department to [launch] the facility. There’s a community outreach portion of that, so we want to get the surveys out and get it out to the community, so they can actually

look at that. We want to give people enough time to actually respond and we can get enough feedback back and then talk about it.” Each of the spaces will be examined by Tria Architecture concurrently. In budgeting for the study, the Village is allotting $18,850 for the recreation center, $20,850 for the police station and $14,850 for the public works facility. The analyses will be presented to Shorewood officials as early as January 2018. “We can break them up into pieces, so we can concentrate one versus the others,” Petrakos said. “They are different. Each one of them is different with [differing] thought processes of how we approach each one.” No plans to take further action can be advanced without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

NEWS BRIEF

Joliet Unity Movement begins 4th year of events, programming Joliet Unity Movement’s Youth Summit was Saturday September 16, marking the start of the fourth year of events and programming. A panel of Student Ambassadors from Joliet Township High School’s West and Central campus presented on a variety of topics. Joliet Unity Movement youth interviewed the Student Ambassadors who gave insight and advice for up-and-coming students as well as connected current students to resources offered by the schools. The Student Ambassadors showcased their career academy choices and described what factors led to their decisions. They also reflected on their

participation in various events Joliet Unity Movement has held over the years. Members offered a platform for youth to select the topic of the next Youth Summit. Choices such as Bullying, Understanding Mental Health, Immigration, and Black on Black Crime. Joliet Unity Movement Youth Summits are held the 3rd Saturday of each month. A Youth led discussion on topics affecting junior high and high school students is discussed in a judgment-free zone guided by the Joliet Unity Movement staff. Each Summit offers entertainment such as music performers or DJ, snacks and drinks. There is no charge for youth and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information about this or other events and mentoring programs offered by Joliet Unity Movement feel free to contact us at 815-3242499 or jolietunitymovment@gmail.com. Visit us on social media: JolietUM and Joliet UM

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At 10:19 a.m. on October 19 millions of people across the United States and around the globe will take a few minutes to practice three simple actions that could save their lives during a major earthquake. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and municipal and county emergency management agencies are encouraging Illinois residents to drop, cover, and hold on during The Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. “Earthquakes occur without warning, so it’s important to know what to do as soon as you feel the earth shake,” said IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “With two seismic zones in southern Illinois and residents who travel throughout the world, it’s important that everyone knows how to stay safe during an earthquake. The drill takes only a few minutes, but the lessons learned could save your life.” The Great ShakeOut drill centers around the drop, cover, and hold on

actions: drop down to the ground, take cover under a table or other piece of heavy furniture, and then hold on until the shaking stops. In October 2016, nearly 500,000 Illinoisans took part in the ShakeOut drill. To date, more than 300,000 people in Illinois are registered for this year’s event. Some of the most powerful earthquakes to ever occur in the United States happened in the winter of 181112 in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which reaches into southwestern Illinois. That series of earthquakes lasted for several months and shaking was felt as far away as the East Coast. A similar earthquake today could cause catastrophic damage in a region that is

much more developed and populated than in the early 1800s. Schools, businesses, government agencies, families, and others can register to participate in the drill at www. shakeout.org/centralus. Registered participants will receive additional information about the drill and earthquake preparedness. While the international drill will take place on October 19 individual drills can be conducted anytime within two weeks of that date. Additional information about the earthquake risk in Illinois and steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake is available at www.Ready.Illinois.gov.

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WILL COUNTY BOARD

Board speaker proposes hiring freeze Essential services, such as the Sunny Hill Nursing Home, would be exempt from the freeze Will County Board Speaker Jim Moustis (R-Frankfort) has called for a countywide hiring freeze for the 2018 fiscal year. His announcement was made in the wake of the recently passed state of Illinois budget which reduced funding for local governments. He has also asked county departments to hold the line on personnel hires for the remainder of this year’s fiscal budget. “It would be financially prudent for the county to take steps now to compensate for expected funding cuts from the state,” Moustis said. “We have to plan accordingly and not outspend our revenues. I believe we can make our hiring choices more efficient without impacting any vital services to the people of Will County.” Local governments across Illinois, such as Will County, will see less funding from the state of Illinois as it keeps a greater percentage of local sales tax receipts and decreases replacement tax allocations, local distribution funds, sales tax surcharges, and regional transit authority dollars. Will County specifically will see $2.4 million less. Finally, county health insurance premiums for employees are expected to rise by an estimated $2.3 million next year. In total, Will County will have to make up for a $4.7 million reduction in revenue. The total county budget for the current fiscal year is $570 million. “We will see less money next year, but nothing we can’t handle,” Moustis said. “I’m just asking the county executive and all other departments to plan ahead so they don’t get stuck in a tight spot next year.” Along with a temporary hiring freeze, Moustis asked departments to not increase their budgets for personnel during the next fiscal year. Essential services, such

Board agrees to stoplight on Weber Road

Will County Board Speaker Jim Moustis (R-Frankfort) as the Sunny Hill Nursing Home, would be exempt from the freeze. Individuals currently in the hiring process would also not be affected.

Board provides new option for proper disposal of worn U.S. ﬂags The Will County Board has installed a new flag retirement box on the first floor of the Will County Building. The flag disposal box is the result of a partnership between the Board, the National Association of Counties, and the National Flag Foundation. Residents who wish to dispose of a flag should fold it respectfully before placing it in the box. The United States Flag Code prescribes flag etiquette — everything from flying it near other flags to instructions on how to raise and lower it. It says: “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Members of the local Boy Scouts will be responsible for the proper disposal of the worn flags. “This centrally-located dropoff provides convenience while respecting our national symbol,” says Will County Board Chair of Legislative Committee, Suzanne Hart (R-Naperville). “The county is unified in helping our citizens to respect our great nation while disposing of old or worn out flags.” Residents can find the flag disposal box at the Will County Building is at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, on the first floor.

After hearing safety concerns from residents about traffic flow on Weber Road, the Will County Board has voted to support a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of Weber Road and South Carillon Drive. Weber Road is one of the busiest highways in the County and is slated for construction projects in 2018. “Residents let us know that they have become concerned about traffic at the south Carillon community entrance on Weber Road,” said Mark Ferry (D-Plainfield), a representative of District 13 where the intersection is located. “Safety always comes first. I’m happy to report we could support a traffic signal in that location so our residents know we have their best interest. I will always be willing to take a stand for the safety of our Will County residents.” Residents from the Carillon community previously met with board members Ferry and Tim Kraulidis (R-Joliet) about heavy traffic flow surrounding the busy entrance from South Carillon Drive to Weber Road. Unlike a second entrance to Weber on North Carillon Drive, the south has no traffic signal. Residents said they had a hard time safely turning left out of the exit. “Weber Road will be undergoing significant changes over the next few years as construction begins to widen the highway,” said Kraulidis, also of District 13. “This was a perfect example of residents letting us know their concerns so we can best meet their needs as these projects are about to get underway.” In conjunction with Romeoville and Bolingbrook, Will County has scheduled Weber Road to undergo widening and reconstruction projects beginning in 2018. The project is expected to take up to two years.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Avoid taking action on a passing distraction. A temptation to follow misplaced sympathies could stir you this week. It is not a good idea to be taken in by those who would like to enlist you in their intrigues.

GEMINI

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

Turn on the low beams. You may feel somewhat mystified by a situation, or feel that others do not understand you, but this temporary fog will dissipate. In the week to come new friends could uplift your spirits.

LEO

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

Focus on friendliness. Relationships will run smoothly if you use your best manners in the week to come. You may be surprised to receive help from the least expected sources, but might only hear what you want to hear.

ACROSS 1 TWO CENTS 4 PLACE FOR PEWS 11 HUBCAP HOLDER 14 NASDAQ NEWS 15 AWABI SUSHI MOLLUSK 16 ACTRESS BRENNEMAN 17 GET-EVEN COMPETITION 19 “TELL ME MORE” BROADCASTER 20 __ DE CERVANTES 21 EL STOP: ABBR. 22 CITY SSE OF SANA’A 23 BATH OIL ADDITIVE 24 KUNTA KINTE’S COUNTRY 26 TRAFFIC SLOWER 29 SUFFIX IN SKIN PRODUCT NAMES 30 PRESSURE LETTERS 32 USUAL 34 TESTS USING MICE 38 THEY’RE OFTEN SEEN UNDER HOODS 42 “IT’S __ SIMPLE” 43 THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT? 44 __ REACTION 45 SKATED 48 CRAMMER’S TABLET 50 “I DIDN’T GET THAT” 54 ONE OF A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD PAIR 57 PROBLEM FOR LADY MACBETH 58 UNWRITTEN PARTS OF SOME ADDRESSES 59 SCARLET LETTER, E.G. 61 BABE’S ENVIRONS 62 LAST-MINUTE INTERCEPTION, SAY, AND A HINT TO THIS PUZZLE’S CIRCLES 64 TORAH HOLDER 65 FALLACIOUS 66 CAULIFLOWER __ 67 “STREET DREAMS” RAPPER

68 DROOPY FACE FEATURE 69 LIKE ABOUT HALF THE COUNTIES IN ARKANSAS

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18TH GREEK LETTER 4, AT TIMES CRY OF SUPPORT HERB IN A BALLAD GENESIS BROTHER “WE WERE SOLDIERS” SETTING 7 WHAT STRIPES AND POLKA DOTS DO 8 ADDED (UP) 9 FREE, AS A BIRD 10 “DOES NOTHING FOR ME” 11 ANITA BAKER GENRE 12 1983 PRITZKER PRIZE RECIPIENT 13 LOY OF “THIN MAN” FILMS 18 FIGHT WITH RULES 22 MIDEAST CAPITAL 24 __ PAPER 25 TYCOON HAMMER 27 ITS CAPITAL IS LUANDA 28 SUSHI TOPPER 30 SPORTS ORG. FOUNDED IN 1916

31 CO-STAR OF JAMES AND NATALIE IN “REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE” 33 WISE __ 35 WENT LIKE LIGHTNING 36 FORMER FRENCH COIN 37 2003 RETIREE, BRIEFLY 39 POSITIVE POINT 40 FIFTH STATE: ABBR. 41 HALF A BEVERAGE 46 REPTILE WITH A “THIRD EYE” 47 BLOCKED, BEAVER-STYLE 49 GOD IN BOTH EDDAS 50 WHERE TO SEE THE HOUSE 51 DVORÁK’S “RUSALKA,” FOR ONE 52 SOME ASCETICS 53 RHONE TRIBUTARY 55 SULLY 56 BOTHER NO END 59 IT’S ABOUT A FOOT 60 WORKS ON ROADS 62 PX PATRONS 63 BLUBBER

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

You may be able to see improvements that are needed in the week ahead. At the same time you must fight off the urge to be argumentative. Set a good example rather than forcing others to accept your views.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Tricks are for kids. Steer clear of tricky situations this week. You are usually alert to fraudulent people and situations but could be suckered in by a sob story or caught up in the problems of others.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

The truth may be obscured. Don’t trust your intuitions in the week ahead when money is concerned. There may be opportunities to reflect deeply upon your dreams and to join others for inspirational discussions.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

Nick negativity in the bud. You can be a realist without being a pessimist. In the week ahead you may be called upon to participate in group activities or make new contacts within the workplace environment.

CANCER

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

Your focus may be on hocus pocus in the week ahead. Hold onto your money if a spin doctor tries to sell you something. You may feel that someone is not being truthful or think someone is better than they are.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

You may be in collusion with your own delusion. Don’t make any crucial decisions or start a new enterprise until after the middle of the week. Use keen powers of observation to avoid making a monetary mistake.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Get the best bang for your buck. In the upcoming week be creative about finding ways to ensure your long term security. Steer clear of get rich schemes. Focus on thrift, conserving resources and economical thinking.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Some ideas may seem plausible but simply aren’t possible. In the week ahead you may be ambitious to get ahead and may easily be attracted to a get-rich scheme. Steer clear of anything that seems too good to be true.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Miscommunications could cause hurt feelings. Don’t let them turn into a stumbling block as this week unfolds. Speak with a little more warmth to reassure others and show respect for your partner.

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SUCCESSFUL

NIGHT Indians help local HUGS charity a nd get first SPC win over Plainfield Central in three seasons

BY BOB VAVRA For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

Plainfield Central was showing its potential, Minooka was on its heels, and Indians coach Carrie Prosek decided it was time for a little talk with her team. “We have the target on our backs this year,” said Prosek, whose Indians occasionally need to be reminded they are the area’s top-rated team and the defending Class 4A runnersup. “We’ve got to come out and play like we own the gym.” The Indians took the message to heart, overcoming the early 6-2 deficit by reeling off eight straight service points. It wasn’t easy, but the Indians deflected the Wildcats’ youthful exuberance and pulled away for a 25-15, 25-19 win to stretch their season record to 15-1. The Wildcats have been a consistent thorn in the Indians’ side

FIRST SPC WIN OVER WILDCATS IN 3 YEARS

over the past few years and this was the first win by Minooka over Plainfield Central in a conference match during Prosek’s three years with the team. Wildcats coach Erik Vogt was aware of the difference on this night, though. “We’re a young team, and our challenge is consistency,” Vogt said. “They have very good ball control. A lot of their kids are three-year starters.” Holly Bonde had the big night hitting on the Hits For HUGS benefit game between Minooka and Plainfield Central. The 6-foot, 1-inch senior dominated with five kills and a block in the first game as the Indians reversed the early Wildcats lead. On libero Taylor Baranski’s serve, the Indians turned a 6-3 deficit into an 11-6 lead. Rocky Periner’s two kills and another by Olivia Klank off a SEE INDIANS PAGE 10

WINS FOR MINOOKA THIS SEASON

PHOTO BY MARK GREGORY

Zoey Seput and Minooka moved to 15-1 on the seaosn with a win over Plainfield Central on Hits for HUGS night at Minooka.

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FOOTBALL

Lockport’s woes continue against Andrew BY RANDY WHALEN For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

A year later the Lockport Township football team found its situation flipped with its opponent.

This new situation isn’t any fun for the Porters. The season-long offensive woes continued to plague the Porters and they fell to Andrew 17-14 in a SouthWest Suburban

Conference clash before a homecoming crowd on Friday, Sept. 15 at Lockport. It was the second straight 3-point win for Andrew (32, 2-2), which defeated host

Bradley-Bourbonnais 28-25 the week before. Two more victories and the T-Bolts, who were 1-8 last season, are playoff eligible. The Porters (1-4, 0-3), who defeated Andrew 42-16 in Week five last season en route to six wins, lost for the fourth straight week and will have to win out to have any opportunity for the playoffs. Lockport has only scored 62 points on the season. Seven of those were the result of a 95-yard punt return in a 14-0 victory over Downers Grove North on Aug. 25 in the season opening game. Since then the Porters have given up 101 points. “In the first half they won the battle of the rushing game,” Lockport coach Dan Starkey said of the T-Bolts. “We stayed away from giving up the big play, but overall their run game did the job.” The T-Bolts only scored 17 last week, but they were enough. They also controlled the tempo of the game, never throwing a pass, holding the ball for 30 minutes and 19 seconds and racking up all of their 261 yards on the ground. Cole Griffin was the workhorse for Andrew. The senior running back, carried the ball 31 times for 170 yards and scored a touchdown. For good measure he doubled at corner back on defense and punted the ball on special teams. “I’m exhausted,” Griffin said after the game. “I [was] working hard out there. This was the biggest game of the year and we were ready.” When the Porters won last game with Andrew last year, they moved to 4-1 overall. The T-Bolts lost their first eight games a year ago before winning the final one of the regular season. But in his second season Andrew coach Adam Lewandowski has them

believing. “They are really starting to get it,” Lewandowski said of his team. “The offensive line was doing great and we will enjoy the victory. I believe that’s the first time since I’ve been here that we haven’t passed. My coaches told me early on that if your game plan is working and the kids are executing than there is no reason to get away from it.” It certainly worked perfectly on the T-Bolts first two drives. In the opening march of the game, they went 61 yards - including a 5-yard Porter penalty, took nearly eight minutes off the clock and scored when senior quarterback Jack Condon (14 carries-31 yards) barreled in from 6-yards out with 4:08 left in the first quarter. “We’re a run first offense,” Condon said. “I don’t have to pass if I don’t need to. Cole put us on his back and the offensive line was dominant. “We need five wins to possibly make the playoffs. We know that going forward.” The Porters tried to answer, but after going 53 yards in just five plays to set up a second-and four situation at the Andrew 18. from there they gained one yard, threw an incomplete pass and were sacked on fourth down as the red zone woes that have plagued them all season continued. Andrew came right back and marched 77 yards in 10 plays. Griffin had the big run on the drive, a 37-yard gallop, that would have been even longer if the T-Bolts didn’t have an illegal block on the play. Griffin ended up taking it in from five yards out with 8:19 left in the second quarter and sophomore Peyton Benes added the extra point for a 14-0 advantage. “We were ready,” Griffin said. SEE LOCKPORT PAGE 9

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LOCKPORT FROM PAGE 8 “The line blocked really well and the wide receiver did a great job blocking for me in the open field. I couldn’t have done it without them.” The Andrew offensive line was junior Kadden Heatherwick at left tackle, senior Kyle Manzi at left guard, junior Adam Jumah at center, senior Austin O’Connor at right guard, and senior Yousef Samara at right tackle. After an exchange of punts, the Porters finally got moving on offense. They went 61-yards in seven plays and scored on a 12-yard TD pass from junior quarterback Jacob Karli to senior wide out Austin Hoffman with 57.4 seconds left in the first half. That cut the lead to 14-7 and it remained there at halftime. Karli (9-of-18, 104 yards TD , INT) was 4-of-4 on that drive, all of them to Hoffman (6 receptions -79 yards), for 58 yards. Lockport hopped to carry that momentum into the second half. But, after getting one first down on the ensuing drive to open the third quarter, they had to punt. “We needed to get a few stops and first downs of our own in the first half and we really didn’t,” Starkey said. “Then we got the

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM ball to start the second half and we have to be able to drive for some points there.” To make matters worse for the Porters, they turned the ball over when senior defensive back Sean Callaghan intercepted Karli on the next possession at his own 42. From there Andrew drove to a first and goal at the five. An apparent touchdown run by Griffin was called back for holding, but Benes knocked a 21-yard field goal through the uprights for what was then a 17-7 lead. Those proved to be the winning points. After an exchange of punts and a key stop by senior defensive end Haleem Ajibola, the Porters got the ball back midway through the fourth quarter. Karli (13 carries-56 yards) had a 26-yard run as they drove 56 yards in six plays and scored on a 9-yard TD burst by senior running back Tavares Moore (15 carries-70 yards) with 4:23 remaining in the game. Junior Ryan Barth added the extra point and that cut the lead to 1714. Andrew gained one first down, but a senior defensive back Jonathan Savage was there to make a big tackle for loss and help force a punt. Out of time out, the Porters got the ball back on their own 37 with 1:05 left in the game. Karli

quickly completed three straight passes, including two to senior Nick Ward (3 catches-25 yards) and had a second-and-three situation at the Andrew 40. Another 10 yards and they would be in realistic field goal range. But, with the time running down, Karli was forced to spike the ball to stop the clock on second down. On third-and-three he rolled to his right, but everyone was covered and he ran out of bounds for a 3-yard loss. On fourth down from the 43, Karli’s pass sailed high with 11.6 seconds remaining and Andrew ran out the clock to register back-toback wins for the first time since weeks seven and eight of the 2014 season. In the meantime the four losses in a row are the most for the Porters since they opened the 2014 season 0-4. “We battled all the way and I’m proud of the kids for that,” Starkey said. “We were running against the clock [at the end] and we didn’t execute there. We just have to get better. Defensively we have to be able to force a turnover. We had two even teams [with Andrew] and it’s disappointing to come up short. Hopefully we can play well [this Friday, Sept. 29] at Bolingbrook.”

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM INDIANS FROM PAGE 7 long service return helped spark the run, and when Bonde scored off a block, it was time for Vogt to call time out and settle his team. Bonde’s strong play gives the Indians an additional weapon — not that they needed many more with Periner, all-stater Alli Papesh and the solid setting from Zoey Seput. “ Holly really has stepped up,” said Prosek. “It’s nice to have that extra piece.” While the Indians are the present power and look to be rounding into mid-season form, Vogt has just one senior on his team. He does have 6-4 sophomore Taylor Landfair, a worthy successor to ex-Wildcats all-stater Ashley Shook and Vogt was encouraged by his team’s play in the second game.

“I thought we played with them point for point most of the way,” he said. “Minooka just played really well.” Landfair’s solid play at the net helped keep Plainfield Central in the contest, and the second game was even at 14. That’s when Bonde stepped up to serve and the defense Periner and Klank at the net produced a 5-0 run that finished off the Wildcats. After an ace by Bonde, the Minooka defensive duo stuffed potential Plainfield kills and Minooka finally had some breathing room. It was an emotional evening, as the two teams came together before the game for the Hits For HUGS benefit, scheduled each year by the Shorewood HUGS (Helping U Get Started) organization. Each year, volleyball team helps HUGS raise money to

assist a worthy area family, and this year, the recipient is a neighbor with close ties to Minooka volleyball. Dawn Derby is battling an advanced form of cancer. Two of her children attend Minooka, and her cousin is Minooka freshman volleyball coach Nicole Diamond. Derby read an emotional statement before the game, discussing the challenges of her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Both teams wore Hits For HUGS t-shirts before the game, and both coaches wore them throughout. This is the fifth year Minooka has hosted the Hits For HUGSnight. “I talked with Erik over the summer and he went out and got the shirts for his team,” Prosek said. “It’s a good organization, and it’s nice to be able to help someone close to home.”

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Help parents two ways: with loan, lesson DEAR DAVE, I graduated from college two years ago, and I have a good job making $60,000. I have about $10,000 in student loan debt, but my mom and dad have a real issue with their roof. It’s leaking in places to the point they have to set buckets around to catch the water, and I’ve gotten repair estimates of $3,000 to $5,000. They’re good, hard-working, blue collar folks, but they’re less fortunate financially and have more debt than I do. What should I do first — help them fix the roof or pay off my student loan debt? JORDAN DEAR JORDAN, You’ve got a great spirit, man. If I woke up in your shoes, I’d probably help them fix the roof first. The only way I would do that, though, is if they agree to let you help them

address the reasons they don’t have any money. If you have the cash, go ahead and pay for the roof. But let them know they must pay you back by getting some financial counseling. I know you love your mom and dad, and they work too hard to be broke. We’re not talking about you shaming or condemning them in any way. Talk to them in a loving,

caring way, but you have to address the situation. If they’ve worked all their lives and can’t come up with $3,000, something’s wrong. The fact they don’t have any money is the symptom. The problem is they’ve mishandled the dollars they earned. Even if you don’t make a lot, you can have cash set aside for emergencies if you manage it well. You’re a young guy making good money, so there’s no reason you can’t do both things quickly. Help your folks with the roof, then turn around and knock out that student loan debt. It won’t be a huge burden to you. But remember, you fixing their lives without them fixing their lives will be a burden — to all of you! — DAVE DEAR DAVE,

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Woman awarded Presence Life H.O.P.E award Mokena-based Presence Life Connections recently presented their annual H.O.P.E. award to Joliet resident, Patricia (Pat) Leja, concierge and medical records manager at Presence Villa Franciscan, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Joliet. The H.O.P.E. awards recognize employees who exemplify the Presence Health Values of Honesty, Oneness, People and Excellence through their daily work with patients, residents and colleagues, and also serve as respected role models in their communities. Leja was recognized for her compassionate connection to her patients and their loved ones and for being a patient advocate. As the concierge, Leja greets new admissions and their families upon arrival. Her calming demeanor helps patients feel at ease after a stressful transition from the hospital or home. Several of Leja’s colleagues noted in their nominations that her knowledge and responsiveness to residents and patients allows team members and family members to feel confident in the care that will be provided during their stay. “Pat is the ultimate people person with unending patience,” said Presence Villa Franciscan adminis-

We’re debt-free except for our house. I’ve been talking to a friend about how much money to allow for fun in your budget. The other day we bought a $100 bottle of wine, and she thought that was unreasonable. What’s your opinion? BETH DEAR BETH, Something like that depends entirely on your overall financial situation. Buying a $100 bottle of wine is pretty stupid if you only make $20,000 a year. It’s not unreasonable, though, if you make $200,000 a year. Having a great income-toasset ratio and living debt-free gives you the opportunity to relax and enjoy a few things.

You’ve got to take the whole picture into account. I know a guy who makes well over $15 million a year, and he bought a $200,000 car. As a ratio, that’s a very small percentage of his income. So, it’s kind of silly to say an item is too expensive, or an irresponsible purchase, based on price alone. — DAVE * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 213 Parkside Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404 (Residential). On the 12th day of October, 2017 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: United Security Financial Corp. Plaintiff V. Thomas Mondragon; The Walnut Trails Townhome Association; The Walnut Trails Master Operating Association, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant. Case No. 17 CH 0148 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

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Pat Leja stands with Sister Sharon Kerrigan, regional mission officer, Presence Life Connections, Chris Green, administrator, Presence Villa Franciscan, and Mike Gordon, interim president, Presence Life Connections, after being named the Presence Life Connections’ 2017 Hope Award winner. trator Christopher Green. “Patients and families often come to Presence Villa Franciscan tired, hungry and in pain from the transition. Pat greets them, talks with them and makes sure they feel comfortable and part of our family from their first night. She has true compassion for our residents and bends over backwards to see that their needs are met.” Leja has worked at Presence Villa Franciscan for four years. She began as a part-time receptionist and

eventually because of her natural connection to resident satisfaction; she took on the role as concierge. “I’m proud to know that 97 Presence Life Connections associates were nominated for this award,” commented Presence Life Connections interim president Mike Gordon. “Each member of our team plays a vital role to our success – roles that require great skill and dedication, true compassion, honesty, and collaboration.”

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 P: 630-794-5300 F: 630-794-9090 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 9/20, 9/27, 10/4

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United Security Financial Corp. Plaintiff, vs. Thomas Mondragon; The Walnut Trails Townhome Association; The Walnut Trails Master Operating Association, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant. No. 17 CH 0148 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 26th day of April, 2017, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 12th day of October, 2017 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WILL, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: UNIT 191-6: 213 PARKSIDE DRIVE THAT PART OF LOT 191 IN WALNUT MANOR P.U.D. UNIT TWO A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 12, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2002097047, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 191; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST 47.80 FEET, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 191; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST 137.00 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 191; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 47.80 FEET, ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 137.00 FEET, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 191, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 213 Parkside Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 05-06-17-107-084-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the

State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 P: 630-794-5300 F: 630-794-9090 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/20, 9/27, 10/4

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