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Elizabeth Cervantes, of Naperville, (center) asks for both sides to cool down as protesters and critics of Donald Trump face off in Bolingbrook Sept. 28.

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Trump fundraiser draws critics, supporters private event attracts crowd of demonstrators to Bolingbrook By marNey SImoN Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Threatening skies stayed clear long enough for the more than 150 people gathered outside the Bolingbrook Golf Club Sept. 28 to let their voices be heard.

Supporters and critics of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gathered to let the embattled head of the GOP know how they felt about his presence in Bolingbrook, which was due to a brief but profitable private fundraising event sponsored by Mayor Roger Claar.

Among shouts of “No Trump, No Way” and a handful of tense but, ultimately, peaceful confrontations between pro- and antiTrump demonstrators, the crowd waved signs and flags showing why they thought Trump is either the best, or worst, person for the

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Jo, a vocal supporter of Trump, had some strong words for critics of Hispanic descent. The Chicago resident, who declined to give her last name, parroted Trump’s claim that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is simply using Hispanics for their votes.

“Once they get their vote their going to get dumped, just like the African Americans have always been dumped,” Jo said. “That’s why we’re standing up and telling them the truth. The Democrats have bought all you people.”

But Eduardo, a Mexican immigrant who was brought to the U.S. as a child and attended Bolingbrook High School, said the views from the right on Mexicans and others Latinos is skewed, if not flat wrong.

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Protestor holds a sign that is critical of Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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Village considers apartment complex proposal includes 216-unit apartment community on 12.8 acres located on Normantown road

By Laura Katauskas Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Banking on a projected surge in demand for apartments, the village of Romeoville is considering a new development for a three-story, high-end apartment complex off of Normantown and Weber roads.

National developers Edward Rose & Sons and S.R. Jacobson have partnered to develop concept plans for a 216-unit apartment community on 12.8 acres located on the south side of Normantown Road, just east of Brunswick Lane.

The property is currently vacant and was used in the past as a nursery known as Kotnour’s Landscape and Nursery. A portion of the property was originally annexed to the village in 1989 and is zoned R-6, attached residential.

The remaining property is unincorporated and will be annexed into the village as part of this development process.

According to the development plan, the complex includes a total of 216 apartment units in six, three-story buildings. The unit mixture includes 90 one-bedroom units, 114 two-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom units.

A 6,000 square foot clubhouse is proposed that includes a community room, exercise room and property management offices. A pool, sun deck and pergola will

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Concept plan for new apartment complex to be built on Normantown Road. be located behind the clubhouse with an outdoor gathering area.

Other site amenities include a car wash area, dog park, on-site professional management and a large amount of open space around the site.

Due to the unique shape of the parcel of land, concern over the access and entrance to the area are being carefully considered, according to village trustees.

Village Manager Steve Gulden is pushing for the developer to work out an entrance on the internal road, which currently gives access to Popeyes and White Castle restaurants that are located off the road. There is also a possibility that Kingsley Drive would be opened to provide emergency access.

With the elevation of the sight and with a bigger slope on the back end, the buildings would not have the same type of visibility as the nearby townhomes.

This isn’t the first time a proposal has come to the village for this

site as village officials, according to Romeoville Mayor John Noak, have vetted the many concerns and issues with the land and the area for the proposed development.

“This is less intrusive than the previous proposal; the density is less and since there are three stories there is more open space,” said Noak. “As expressed to the developer, this is still just a concept plan and our initial look at this.

However, it is important to note there is now a market demand for Class A higher- end apartments...

Millennials aren’t buying houses, they are renting.”

Noak and village trustees were impressed with the quality of the developer, which claims to be the 12th largest multifamily-unit developer in the U.S., building nearly 60,000 units.

“They are very familiar with the market, and we like the quality of the developer and the look and feel of what they are presenting and know that what they present

is what we get, knowing with this developer we will get the answers we need,” said Noak.

Planning and zoning commissioners also asked that the developer looks into connectivity to the nearby bike path.

“This will attract a demographic we really need in the area,” said trustee Sue Micklevitz, “I do support the idea for connection to the internal-access road and it has pleased me to see we are working with such a high-quality developer. I am a person who is always concerned about density, so I appreciate the amount of open space with this project.”

As this is a concept plan, if the development is approved, the developer is not expected to close on the deal until the end of this year and would begin with one building at a time. In addition, the timeframe would allow for Romeoville’s newest apartment complex, still finishing its build out at Renwick and Weber roads, to be fully leased.

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IaW begins annual water main, hydrant flushing Beginning the week of Oct. 10, Illinois American Water will be flushing water mains and hydrants in its Santa Fe service area, which includes Woodridge, Bolingbrook, Romeoville and Lemont.

The project is expected to continue throughout the month.

Illinois American Water conducts an annual flushing program of its water distribution system to help ensure continued high-quality water service.

Flushing the water system entails sending a rapid flow of water through the water mains. As part of the flushing program, fire hydrants are checked and operated to help ensure fire protection in the community.

Illinois American Water will place signs in neighborhoods where flushing is occurring so residents are aware of the system work. While the flushing program is underway, customers may experience a slight drop in water pressure or temporary water discoloration.

Customers should refrain from doing laundry during the time of day the flushing program is taking place in or near their neighborhood. If tap water is discolored, it is recommended that several cold-water faucets are allowed to run for a short time until the water runs clear. Using more than one faucet allows the water to clear faster.

“Flushing not only helps remove mineral sediment, which can accumulate in the pipes over time, but is also an essential maintenance procedure to ensure fresh water is delivered to our customers that meets state and federal drinking water standards,” said Richard Hermann, senior manager of field services and production for the Chicago Metro District.

For additional information, visit www.illinoisamwater. com or contact customer service center at 1-800-422- 2782.

Bolingbrook customers should contact the customer service center at 1-855-705-8435.

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VVSD passes $275M budget District will see approximately $232 million in operating funds

By Laura Katauskas Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Valley View School District 365u passed its annual budget of nearly $275 million for the 2017 fiscal year.

The district will see approximately $232 million in operating funds, a $7.5 million increase over last year, dedicated in large part to construction, salary and benefit costs and the district’s 1:1 technology initiative.

The majority of the district’s $186 million income is funded through local resources, $57 million from the state and approximately $16 million in federal funds.

The 2016 property tax levy will be limited by the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, as it has been since 1991. The limit for 2016 is 0.7 percent of the 2015 extension, or an estimated $1 million of additional revenue, half of which will be received in the 2016-17 school year.

Assistant Superintendent Gary Grizaffi said the increase is smaller than the amount received last year, when the district realized a levy increase of slightly more than $2.2 million.

Revenue from the state is prorated again this fiscal year.

According to Grizaffi, while the district will see an increase of $1.75 million in general state aid in the 2015-16 school year, the GSA is still short, with $1.18 million lost in proration.

“We again are subject to the reduction of reimbursement for regular transportation expenses, amounting to $1.57 million less than we should receive for the past year’s expenses, with proration dating back to 2010-11,” said Grizaffi. “We also haven’t received the fourth quarterly mandated categorical payments for transportation and special education, totaling over $4.2 million. The

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District will see approximately $232 million in operating funds Majority of the district’s income, $186 million, is funded through local resources; $57 million from the state and approximately $16 million in federal funds

payments have been vouchered, but not yet paid. I am concerned we may see a repeat of delayed payments from the state again this fiscal year.”

He explains that it is “ a bit of smoke and mirrors, and that though the state said it is providing full funding for general state aid, the district is still not getting what we should receive.

In essence, we were short $21 million in GSA over the past years, taking a toll on our bottom line.”

Increased expenditures are a result of a 3.2 percent increase in salary costs per labor agreements, added positions for math blocks at the middle and high schools, and the high school restructuring. In addition, the district incurred $10 million in construction costs for roofs, parking lots and mechanical projects; $3.69 million in technology hardware and staffing for the 1:1 technology initiative; and an increase of $2.4 million in its scheduled debt service payment.

The district has approximately $60 million in working cash, and would need to use $2.5 million in fund balances to meet expenses.

Grizaffi said the district is working on 95 days of cash on hand; explaining the district would not want to dip below the 90-day mark.

“It is somewhat of a concern that we are at the 95-day mark because I would rather see that number go up than down, but we are continuing

to provide services at the level we always have,” said Grizaffi. “This is just something we will monitor to make sure we do not go through the threshold.”

School Board President Steve Quigley noted the district is in better shape than neighboring districts, which he said have to borrow money in anticipation of the tax revenue, and gave a nod to village leadership for development brought to both Bolingbrook and Romeoville that helps shoulder some of the burden.

“We are fortunate,” Quigley said. “We have very progressive forward-thinking leadership in both our communities who have been seeking opportunities to bring business and corporate funding into the area. We are no longer a bedroom community, where the property taxes would be even bigger burden to our residents. We could be in much worse shape without the corporate taxation. In addition, these businesses have become good partners with the district.”

No public comments or questions were given during the open public hearing. The school board then unanimously passed the budget.

BHS to host Families in Transition Support Day Donations may be dropped off

by Nov. 1 during business hours Getting started in a new school year can be stressful for both children and parents, but those stresses are intensified for families forced from their homes by economic hardship.

Helping to ease some of the stresses on these families is the goal of the Support Day for Families in Transition to be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5 in the Bolingbrook High School cafeteria.

The Support Day, sponsored by the Will County Regional Office of Education and Regional Superintendent of Schools Shawn Walsh, in cooperation with Du Page Township, Valley View School District 365U and United Way of Will County, is designed to meet a variety of families’ needs, acquainting them with services for which they may be eligible, such as financial counseling and health care availability.

Organizers are also seeking donations of personal care items,

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such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, dental floss, mouth wash, soap, shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, tissues, cotton balls, feminine napkins, hand sanitizer and cotton swabs. Cash donations are also welcome.

Donations may be dropped off

by Nov. 1 during business hours at the Will County Regional Office of Education, 702 W. Maple St., New Lenox or at the VVSD Administration Center, 755 Dalhart, Romeoville.

More information is available by contacting Ron O’Connor, McKinney-Vento Liaison for Will County, at 815-740-4787 or roconnor@ willcountyillinois.com, or VVSD Community Outreach Coordinator Kathy Batistich at 815-886-2700 or batistichkm@vvsd.org.

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Mentoring program helping freshmen Bolingbrook High School, partners with friendship United methodist Church for program Bolingbrook High School, in cooperation with Friendship United Methodist Church in Bolingbrook, has launched a new mentoring program for freshmen seeking additional support in developing successful coping skills and navigating the plethora of resources that will help them get to the next level after high school graduation.

The Career Choices Club is based on a successful program known as Career Choices for High School Students (CCHSS) that has been in place at the church for several years thanks to the vision of Rev. Anna Shin.

“When VVSD expressed an interest in finding volunteers to mentor and encourage students through their high school years, we reached out to our church members and the community,” said Amania Drane, coordinator of CCHSS. Several BHS freshmen and church and community volunteers

met for the first time on Mon., Sept.

26 during the initial kick-off of the new club. They will meet monthly with nine or ten volunteers from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Each volunteer will mentor up to three students throughout their high school career.

“It’s kind of like a Big Brother-Big Sister approach but it focuses more on the career aspect,” said BHS Assistant Principal Dr. Albert Brass.

“It will be a holistic approach. It’s not just college. It’s not just career.

It’s about the whole person.”

The club, which will primarily meet in the new College and Career Center at BHS, and will tap resources provided by Jane Addams Resource Corporation, the College of DuPage, Heart Haven Outreach and several other partnering organizations. Local businesses like Mickey’s Gyros, Costco, Rosati’s Pizza and others will provide light meals for each meeting. Future plans include trips to colleges, visits to various businesses and even some community service efforts.

Officials hope to get parents involved as well.

“We are pleased with this new partnership between the Valley View School District, the business

author tells Lukancic students writing takes ‘a lot of hard work’

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Best-selling author Adam Gidwitz chats with Devon Dorsey during a visit to Lukancic Middle School.

Don’t give up.

That’s what New York Times Best Selling Author Adam Gidwitz told 6th and 7th graders at Lukancic Middle School.

“If someone is going to say ‘you stink, you’re garbage,’ at that point you have two choices. You can believe them or you can prove them wrong,” he said. “I recommend the second one.”

The author of The Empire

Strikes Back: So You Want to be a Jedi, A Tale of Dark and Grimm, In a Glass Grimly, and The Grimm Conclusion took students on a game show-type stroll through his new book, The Inquisitor’s Tale, and delighted them with a variety of advice on writing including a story about his first rejection when he quit his job as a 2nd grade teacher and decided to become an author.

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Mentor Eugene Paquette talks with freshman Adam Garabito during a Bolingbrook High School Career Choices Club gathering. and civic community, and the faith community and we look forward to partnering with many others as we continue to develop learning opportunities and support for the students,” Drane said.

The next meeting will be held from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Oct. 17. Other BHS freshmen who are interested in participating in the club are encouraged to contact Brass.

“I was very proud of it,” Gidwitz said recalling his 400-page masterpiece. “I took it to an agent and I asked her what do you think? She said it’s not very good. I said what do you mean it’s not very good? I quit my job and it’s not very good?

She said you probably should start on a new book which is adult talk for throw it in the trash can. I was devastated.”

At that point he took a job as a substitute in a school library reading stories to children, but he never gave up on being a writer.

“Telling a story out loud is like writing. I didn’t realize I had been a writer every day of my life. I spent two or three hours a day writing. I just didn’t write it down.

You can write it down now. You can write it down later,” Gidwitz said. “The difference now is I get paid to do it. How do you know if you’re a writer? “It’s simple. Writers write. I know writers who are talented and I know writers who aren’t talented. But one thing I know is every publishing writer has a drive when they wake in the morning and they never quit writing. It’s a lot of hard work.”

BHS speech team seeking judges for the 2016-17 Season Anyone interested in becoming a judge for the Bolingbrook High Schools speech team this is invited to an informational meeting and training from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in Room A140.

Te training will last approximately 90 minutes. Each new judge is expected to stay for the entire training. Refreshments will be provided.

The pay for a typical day of judging is $75 for a minimum of three to four rounds. Most tournaments are on Saturdays and typically run from 7:30 a.m. into the afternoon.

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Citizens Against Abuse rally against domestic violence event scheduled for oct. 13

By Laura Katauskas Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

In an ongoing effort to stop violence, a group dedicated to empowering people is calling on the community to attend a

rally in support of one another.

Helping victims come forward is a never-ending process, and it is the mission of one local organization dedicated to raising awareness about domestic

violence and its many forms.

The group is inviting the community to come out to partake in the 18th annual Rally and March Against Abuse from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at DuPage Township’s Joseph and Sarah Levy Center, 251 Canterbury Drive, Bolingbrook.

The presentation will focus on “Relationship ABC’s Healthy vs. Unhealthy” with a panel of experts, including Sandra Carlson, LCPC from Sandra Carlson and Associates; Ryan Lawrence, executive director from Heart Haven OutReach; and Erin Carlson, LCP from Family Counseling Services.

“We like to take a different approach each year and educate the public about the many forms

of abuse, and encourage everyone to be a part of the event,” said Pat Fiaccato, a member of Citizens Against Abuse. The group’s goal is to reach those victims and give them the support they need to seek help.

Citizens Against Abuse (formerly known as Take Back the Night) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Bolingbrook area that hopes to inspire unified action towards domestic violence’s elimination and prevention, while remembering victims, empowering survivors and providing resources to those it affects.

For more information, contact the organization at CitizensAgainstAbuse2014@gmail. com.

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trump from page 2 not from this country, and they call us drug dealers and rapists,” said Eduardo, who also declined to give his last name. “I have a daughter, I work, I make my money, I’ve never been to jail, I’ve never sold any drugs, nothing like that. I’m not racist, Trump tries to make us look like violent people, and I’m just trying to say that we’re not.”

Some cooler heads were among those in the crowd, as well. They were trying to talk common sense to the other side.

Holding a sign that read “Married. White. Business Owners. The only demographic not yet targeted by Trump’s hate,” Bolingbrook resident Joe Giamanco said he was offended by the candidate’s rhetoric.

“I’m an attorney, and when I see injustice I have a real problem with it,” he said. “Everything I see that comes out of Trump has been an attack on pretty much everybody but ‘me’ so far. It’s not right

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A demonstrator tries to ease tensions between critics and supporters of presidential candidate Donald Trump during Sept.

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“I fear at this point that a lot of those folks, no matter what you

say to them, no matter what you tell them, no matter what comes out of Trump’s mouth, it won’t

make a difference,” Giamanco added. “They put such blinders on, they’re blind to it all.”

Others at the rally criticized the Bolingbrook mayor’s support of Trump.

Patti Droogan was born and raised in Bolingbrook, and said she and other area residents organized the group Suburban Families Against Hate as soon as they heard about the fundraiser.

“We are very disappointed in our mayor because he has insulted this entire community,” she said. “It’s very disappointing because this is supposed to be a community that encompasses everybody, and he’s inviting somebody into this town that has insulted our Muslim brothers and sisters, that has insulted our black brothers and sisters, that has insulted women… So, it speaks volumes to Mayor Claar’s character.”

But, Trump also drew minority support at the event, as some black and Hispanic demonstrators stood up for their candidate.

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types,” said Alexander Rodriguez, of Joliet. “The narrative says that if you’re a minority, if you’re young you should be voting for Hillary and be part of the Democratic Party, and it’s just not true.

Rodriguez said he attended the demonstration to show Trump that he’s welcome in Illinois.

“I’m young, I’m of Hispanic decent, but I proudly support the Republican party, and I proudly support Mr. Trump,” he said.

Inside the event, the air was electric, according to a handful of individuals who attended the fundraiser and joined demonstrators after its conclusion.

David Diersen of the online publication GOPUSA said Mayor Rudi Giuliani spoke during the event, but added that he was even more impressed by Trump himself.

The fundraiser pulled in a reported $1.5 million for Trump’s campaign. For those who made their way inside, tickets reportedly cost between $1,000 and $250,000 per person.

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Anything Can Be viewers need to support inclusion in mainstream media By daniel smrokowski Bugle columnist This is a time to celebrate the lives of those diagnosed with Down syndrome. It is a time to celebrate the acceptance and inclusion of people with special needs. In the media, whether on film, television, radio or podcast, people with Down syndrome are rarely seen, and, if they are, they are not usually portrayed in a positive light.

These days, however, the inclusion of people with Down syndrome in the media is beginning to change for the better.

A year ago, I had the opportunity to screen the award-winning documentary film “Kelly’s Hollywood.” Brian Donovan, a filmmaker based in Los Angeles, produced this film. It presents the intimate, honest and raw story of a brother’s quest to fulfill the dream of his sister with special needs of becoming a Hollywood diva.

Brian’s quest to fulfill his sister Kelly’s dream takes an unexpected turn when it begins to threaten his

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engagement with his fiancée. As Kelly begins to feel increasingly jealous of Brian’s fiancée, her health starts to fail. Brian is then forced to confront his sibling’s co-dependency issues.

Brian struggles to find balance between fulfilling Kelly’s wish of performing in Hollywood and his own dream of getting married. Viewers learn that anything is possible. Anything can be.

This film has received many glowing reviews. Actress and Saturday Night Live star Molly Shannon proclaimed, “I just loved this documentary! It is so full of heart. I laughed. I cried. It was absolutely riveting.”

This past April 30, 2016, I was given the chance to co-host the Chicagoarea premiere of “Kelly’s Hollywood.”

The intimate screening was held at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove.

The event was co-sponsored by

Community High School District 99, Westmont Community Unit School District 201, SEASPAR, Special Olympics Illinois, and Special Chronicles.

Approximately 50 people were in attendance.

Directly following the screening, filmmaker Brian Donovan hosted an informal question and answer session with the audience. Readers can hear the live Q&A in its entirety at www.specialchronicles.com.

One attendee to this premiere was Katie Driscoll, the founder and president of Changing The Face of Beauty – a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that is literally changing the way people with special needs are seen in the media.

Katie is partnering with advertisers and companies to host photo shoots for people with special needs. At the Chicago Premiere of “Kelly’s Hollywood,” she said that at the time Brian was filming his sister Kelly, he did not have as much access to mobile devices as one would today. That is one reason this film was unique in its creation.

Brian went to great lengths to give viewers a chance to bear witness to the joy and love that his sister Kelly brought to the world.

I loved the intimate look of his film. I enjoyed the fact that viewers got to see both the joyous and challenging moments in the story. As I watched this film, I felt as if I were a “fly on the wall,” experiencing Kelly’s See special voices page 9

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Remembering my brother Joe This is the most difficult story (true) that I have written. But, it is necessary for me. I write this in tribute and testament to my beloved brother Joe. I also write this in the hope and knowledge that some of my words bring back wonderful memories like mine. Joe passed into ”new life” on Aug. 7, 2016, at 3:15 a.m.

My brother Joe and I were children growing up in the “back of the yards,” the south side of Chicago. We were some of the “great depression” kids.

We played in the streets (kick the can), hide and seek, jump rope, empty cans that fit on our worn out (cardboard inside) shoes, and skated on the ice on our front street. We were “poor,” but happy.

I was the oldest. My mom gave me house chores that I shared with Joe. I would run around our only table to

catch him to do his share, which he did not want to do. At times, this was fun.

We had “nick” names back in the “depression days.” My “nickname was “Dolly,” Joe’s was “Nookie,” and later on came our youngest sister Donna “Toodles.”

It was devastating to me when my mother and dad separated. I truly needed my brother, Joe. He had to go and live with our dad, also named Joe. God and destiny saved us three children. My brother, Joe, became a devout Catholic. He was an “alter boy,” when only latin was preached. He later went on to seminary. He left because he married Rose Marie. He had a beautiful family. His example of life and faith proved he was a “messenger of God.” As siblings, we always phoned each other. We three never missed a birth-

day or a holiday with a card or phone call. He was thoughtful and kind to everyone. He was a strength that I could lean on; he was solid.

Joe was in the U.S. Air Force. He always had patriotism ideals. He had strength of integrity and values of character. He was given an honorable and dignified respectful salute at the actual time of his passing. This was also done at the gravesite.

I hope that my tribute to Joe can be reflected somehow in the reader’s own personal life, with a brother or a beloved family member. Everyone has or knows a person named Joe. These are legacies and memories that never will be forgotten – and cherished forever. I am sure that our sister Donna would agree. shirlee pergler romeoville and chicago

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

Bolingbrook Darian Shumate, 18, 731 O’Conor Ave., Lasalle, and Ajay Tidwell, 18, 123 W. 66th St., Westmont, were arrested at 11:43 a.m. Sept. 23 in the 200 block of Winston Drive for three counts of disorderly conduct.

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Gregory Valent, 56, 104 Garden Drive, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. Sept. 23 for moving violation and leaving the scene of an accident.

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Muktar Gondal, 54, 117 N. Schmidt Road, was arrested at 12:44 a.m. Sept. 24 at Boughton and Brookwood for DUI.

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Cecil Palmer, 24, 3759 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 1:20 a.m. Sept. 24 in the 300 block of West Briarcliff for hit and run and failure to yield.

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Michael Tate, 24, 1094 Crestwood Court, was arrested at 9:49 p.m. Sept. 25 in the 600 block of Goldenrod Drive for a warrant.

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Juan Hipolito-Martinez, 22, 430 Salem Square, was arrested at 3:37 p.m. Sept.

25 in the 100 block of North Bolingbrook for DUI, failure to yield and illegal transportation of alcohol.

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Ashley Arnold, 29, 93 Midhurst Court,

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Back at the time when Brian and Kelly were growing up, people with Down syndrome were rarely seen on screen or stage. The terms “inclusion” and to “play unified” were rarely thought of in mainstream media. In fulfilling his sister’s dream, Brian was breaking down barriers for Kelly, but also breaking new ground in the film industry.

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Naperville, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Sept. 28 in the 200 block of South Bolingbrook for a warrant.

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Cameron McKinney, 19, 177 Hale St., Elmhurst, was arrested at 9:37 a.m. Sept. 17 in the 1200 block of Windham Parkway for theft over $500.

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Ricky Zoller, 53, 102 Heine St., Streamwood, was arrested at 5:07 p.m. Sept. 19 at Route 53 and Honeytree for driving while license suspended, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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Edgar Sanchez, 21, 211 Casseday Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 7:32 a.m. Sept. 22 in the 400 block of South Weber for retail theft and criminal trespassing.

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Roberto Mascote, 21, 910 Neufairfield Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 7:32 a.m. Sept.

22 in the 400 block of South Weber for retail theft and criminal trespassing.

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Ludionia Elorsa, 34, 23721 W. 119th St., Plainfield, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 2000 block of Whitecliffe Drive for no valid driver’s license and an in-state warrant.

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Rashaan Jones, 27, 1703 Inner Circle, Crest Hill, was arrested at 1:11 a.m. Sept.

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Marisela Santana-Perez, 14161 S. Hillsdale Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 5:18 p.m. Sept. 28 at Weber and Interstate 55 for no valid driver’s license.

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Fast forward to today, individuals with Down syndrome are now being included in mainstream media. Today, people with special needs are able to “play unified,” a term that was recently coined by Special Olympics to include people with and without intellectual differences.

The ever-popular reality docu-series “Born This Way,” airing on the A&E network, is a perfect example of inclusion in mass media. This show follows the lives of seven young adults with Down syndrome.

This past month “Born This Way” rightly earned its first Emmy award. And, this past week, it wrapped up season two and got picked up for a third season. Viewers are able to see the cast is made up of young adults with the same hopes, dreams and fears, in addition to those who are not diagnosed with special needs. Four of the young women — Megan, Cristina, Elena and Rachel — featured on the show are even becoming Hollywood divas in their own right.

Another recent television

show that many in the disability community are talking about is “Speechless.” This is a new sitcom airing on the ABC network that tells the story of a family whose eldest son has cerebral palsy. “Speechless” is breaking ground by being one of the first television shows on a mainstream broadcast network featuring an actor with special needs in a lead role.

We, as viewers, need to support inclusion in the mainstream media on shows like “Born This Way” and “Speechless” or on films such as “Kelly’s

Hollywood.” Join me and let’s change the game for the inclusion of those with special needs in the mainstream media. Let’s make dreams come true.

Daniel Smrokowski was born threeand-a-third months premature and was diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language disorder. He is an Athlete and Global Messenger with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation team. Daniel is the founder of Special Chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at www.SpecialChronicles.com.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Curb your enthusiasm. You think on your feet, but could be swept away by someone else’s love of adventure. Partners or companions may be prone to taking risks or overdoing something in the week to come.

GEMINI

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

Listen and learn. You are in the process of developing better ways to receive useful feedback. The method by which you form opinions may shift in the week ahead as you become more aware of more enriching ideas.

LEO

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

Wave the shiny objects. Distract people from your deficits by showing off your assets in the week ahead. If you act quickly you can create lasting improvements in your work environment or begin a new set of healthy habits.

ACROSS 1 DISCOURAGED 10 FATHER OF REUBEN, IN GENESIS 15 SPIDER PRODUCER 16 __ BOWL: BOSTON COLLEGE WON THE LAST ONE IN 2000 17 54-DOWN CAUSE, IN MODERN JARGON 18 SAMURAI WITHOUT A MASTER 19 SELL THE SCENE 20 __ AIR 22 HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH 23 MTGE. APPLICATION DATUM 24 HAYEK OF “FRIDA” 26 MELD 27 SHAFTS, SO TO SPEAK 30 COURT POS. 31 HILLSHIRE BRANDS OWNER 34 “BAD IDEA” 35 SKOSH 36 HIGH-PROTEIN GRAIN 37 GREAT PLAINS TRIBE 39 SCH. WHOSE MARCHING BAND PLAYED ON FLEETWOOD MAC’S “TUSK” 40 SPRAY-MAKING CO. 42 GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE FOR “TOMMY” 43 SECOND-MOST POPULOUS AFR. COUNTRY 44 WHAT SOME AUTHORITY FIGURES WEAR? 46 GOD IN 56-ACROSS 48 PAST 49 K.C. SETTING 52 ITEM ON A CARHOP’S TRAY

53 FOX’S LEG? 54 RENO-__ INTL. AIRPORT 56 IT CONCLUDES WITH HECTOR’S FUNERAL 58 LITTLE LEAGUE GAME ENDER, PERHAPS 61 __ MENTALITY 62 YOSEMITE ATTRACTION 63 “BLADE RUNNER” ACTOR RUTGER __ 64 “DAYS,” FOR ONE

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24 MISFIT ‘70S SITCOM CHARACTER 25 POWER CHASER? 27 BOLTED 28 UP 29 OLD WILL? 31 EASILY APPALLED 32 WHERE BILLABONGS FLOW 33 “THE THREE MUSKETEERS” ANTAGONIST 38 RING CONCERNS: ABBR. 41 VILIFIES 42 INDIAN LENTIL DISH 45 ASIAN CITRUS FRUIT 47 PART OF A PROCESS 49 DRAG RACING SAFETY FEATURE 50 __ SYSTEM 51 “LOVERGIRL” VOCALIST __ MARIE 54 PAPER SLIP 55 “WHAT __!”: “I’VE BEEN SWINDLED!” 57 AACHEN ARTICLE 59 ONETIME HERTZ OWNER 60 TUBE TOP

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

If you show how bright you are you can light the way for others. You can set a good example by adhering to the finest principles. This week your good judgment may be brought into play when people ask you for advice.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Your past experiences have equipped you with welltailored skills that are appropriate for building a better future. Dig into your bag of tricks in the week ahead to overcome small problems and annoyances.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Pursue enrichment without extra embellishments. As this week unfolds you may strengthen your financial position with a view towards long term growth. Grow closer to a loved one by discussing shared philosophies.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

Seek those who are cheerful are charming. Social activities and finding fun things to share with a congenial companion might become a major focus. You may grow closer to the ones you love as the week unfolds.

CANCER

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

Your friends may start the trends. In order to keep up with your social circle you might gravitate toward the latest fashions or the most popular music. In the week ahead control your finances and avoid temptations.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

End the urge that edges toward extravagance. In the week to come you might be overly enthusiastic about purchases and spend more than you should. Tighten up the purse strings and steer clear of roulette wheels.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Your forbearance with family may be finite. As this week unfolds there could be misunderstandings with a family member because you are blind to the logic of someone’s ideas. Hold off on starting home improvements.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

The more the merrier is your motto. In the week to come your desires are fueled by an eagerness that almost seems like a renewable resource. You are so optimistic that you might ignore a few crucial details.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You may milk the cow until it is dry. If you do be sure the optics are good because someone may report you for unkindness to animals. In the week ahead fight off an urge to overspend or to go to extremes of behavior.

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clOser Bolingbrook defeats Lockport, takes one step closer to locking up 25th-straight playoff berth

By marK gregory Sports reporter @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

The last time the Bolingbrook football team failed to qualify for the IHSA playoffs was the 1991-92 season when the Raiders posted a 5-4 record and fell short of the postseason.

This year, that same 5-4 mark will qualify the Raiders for the Class 8A playoffs, however, Bolingbrook has to secure five wins first.

The Raiders took the first step in reaching that mark with a 27-22 win over Lockport Friday night.

Bolingbrook has shown improvement every week, but mistakes and injuries have cost the team wins.

“We have to figure some things out and we need to get some guys back, we are still struggling,” said Raiders’ coach John Ivlow. “If we can get a few more guys healthy and get in, we

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will be alright. We aren’t afraid to play anyone, we just need to get in. we have three more shots and that is what we are looking for.”

In the next two games, Bolingbrook will face a pair of SouthWest Suburban Conference teams who are also fighting for a spot in the playoffs in Lincoln-Way Central and Thornwood. A week nine match-up with recent state power Homewood-Flossmoor will end the regular season.

To get in the position it is, the Raiders used several weapons to get past Lockport.

Bolingbrook surpassed 300 yards rushing with eight running backs and needed all of them to hold on for the win over the Porters.

“When we go that up tempo, we need to have that,” Ivlow said.

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Anthony Vespo and the Raiders earned a big win over Lockport.

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Spartans battle through tough week

By SCoTT TayLor Sports editor @Taylor_Sports staylor@enterprisepublications.com

After playing two tough Southwest Prairie Conference games earlier in the week, Romeoville didn’t have enough left in the tank when it took on a third SPC foe of the week, Minooka, Thursday.

The Spartans fell behind and couldn’t recover in a 6-2 defeat.

“It was a tough one,” Cirrincione said. “We had two tough overtime games already this week. We have played a lot of soccer in a short

amount of time. I think our guys were just down today and we lost to a better team.”

The close games earlier in the week are a sign of the balance of the new-look conference, as there have been many close games throughout the year.

“I think besides Oswego East, everyone has been pretty close,” Cirrincione said. “On any given day anything can happen.”

Romeoville has taken advantage of the new conference en route to a solid season.

“It has been a good year,” Cirrincione said. “This is one of our

better teams in recent years. We’ve been a bit up and down. We were a bit flat today, but at least we got it out of our system now.”

David Cahue scored both goals in the loss to Minooka as he is one of many non-seniors who are major contributors on the team.

“We are young, so our seniors have stepped up,” Cirrincione said.

“We have a couple of field players and our goalie who are seniors, but we are generally very young. Our leading goal scorer (Cahue) is a junior. I think he had 12 goals this See spartans page 14

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David Cahue tallied both goals as Romeoville dropped a 6-2 loss to Minooka in the midst of a tough conference week.

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Flyer volleyball remains on hot streak The No.14 Lewis women’s volleyball team extended their winning streak to eight after beating the University of Indianapolis in three games (25-18, 25-19, 258).

Following the win, Lewis improves to 12-3 and 6-0 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

The Flyers picked up the win thanks to great all-around team play.

Junior Aly Schneider (Granger, Ind./Penn) and redshirt junior Maddie Seliga (St. Louis, Mo./Nerinx Hall) combined for 20 kills for the match accounting for half of the team’s kills.

Lewis redshirt libero Nicole Yuede (St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell North) led the match in digs with nine.

Abby Becker (Menomonee Falls, Wis./Menomonee Falls) had 33 assist.

On the defensive end Caroline Stefanon (Orland Park, Ill./Carl Sandburg) had 4 blocks out of the Flyers 7.

As a team, Lewis hit .286 (40-

12-98).

The Flyers defeated both Saint Joseph’s (25-20, 25-15, 25-13) and Kentucky State (25-8, 25-14, 25-18) at Scharf Fieldhouse on Friday (Sept. 30) night.

With the victories, Lewis improves to 11-3 and 5-0 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play, while Saint Joseph’s is now 2-11 on the campaign and 0-5 in conference action.

Kentucky State falls to 12-8 on the season.

Against Saint Joseph’s, sophomore outside hitter Elizabeth Hyland (Plainfield, Ill./ Plainfield Central) and redshirt junior right side attacker Maddie Seliga (St. Louis, Mo./ Nerinx Hall) combined for 21 kills in the three-game sweep of the Pumas.

Hyland notched a match-high 11 kills, while Seliga collected 10 putaways. Saint Joseph’s had 23 kills as a team.

Lewis redshirt setter Abby Becker (Menomonee Falls, Wis./ Menomonee Falls) had a match-

high 33 assists, while redshirt senior libero Nicole Yuede (St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell North) had a match-high 19 digs.

As a team, Lewis hit .330 (4311-97), while the Pumas had a hitting percentage of .038 (2319-104).

Against Kentucky State redshirt outside hitter Bailey

Sparkman (St. Charles, Mo./ Francis Howell) picked up a match-high 14 kills and hit .522 (14-2-23) in the three-game sweep of the Thorobreds.

Becker added a match-high 29 assists, while Yuede picked up a match-high 13 digs for the Flyers.

As a team, Lewis hit .363 (469-102) while the Thorobreds

managed to hit .021 (20-18-96).

Prior to the weekend’s games, the Great Lakes Valley Conference announced that Lewis University junior middle hitter Aly Schneider (Granger, Ind./Penn) has been selected as the Baden GLVC Women’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for the See lewis page 15

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spartans from page 12 year and has had a good year. He has been a contributor.”

As the season winds down, the Spartans are looking to start better and come prepared to play in each game the rest of the season.

“We have to score early and

Thursday, October 6, 2016 | buglenewspapers.com put pressure on the other team,” Cirrincione said. “We also can’t give up rebound goals. We gave up three rebound goals today. We have to stay focused. Mentally we were out of it today from the get go.”

A sign of the season winding down is the release of the IHSA Class 3A sectional pairings. After

several years of getting shipped south or east, the Spartans are now in the loaded Bolingbrook Sectional, which includes the Naperville schools.

Romeoville is the No. 11 seed in the sectional and play in the Metea Valley Regional against No. 6 Yorkville at 7 p.m. Oct. 19.

A win puts the Spartans in the

regional championship at 5 p.m.

Oct. 22.

“We like it,” Cirrincione said.

“We like turf and play well on turf.

We’ve been terrible on grass. I like our chances better on turf. I don’t know anything about Yorkville and they don’t know anything about us, so that is nice.”

closer from page 11 enjoy sharing the load and the credit.

“It all starts with our line and the receivers block,” Jazontae Howard said. “The cuts were there and we all made them and we got good positive yards.”

“We have a lot of variety in our running backs,” added Brandon Walters. “It doesn’t matter who carries, someone will produce.

We are getting better every week. We practice harder every week and we will be hard to beat.”

Howard posted 139 yards on 11 carries to pace the Raiders, while Walters added 72 yards on 16 totes.

Getting to the playoffs is the goal for all the Raiders and they knew Friday night was a big step forward.

“We had to win this one – it was like a playoff game for us,” Howard said. “Every week we are progressing and by the time the playoffs come, we should be OK.”

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lewis from page 13 period ending September 25th.

It marked the third time in four weeks that Schneider has won the award.

She is the first three-time winner of the award since Indianapolis’ Meghan Binkerd earned that distinction in 2013.

Schneider helped the No. 15 Flyers remain undefeated in conference play last week, as she averaged 14.5 kills and five block assists, while hitting an astounding .595 (29 kills, 4 errors, 42 attacks).

Her most impressive performance was a 16 kill, six block assist performance, while hitting .667 (16 kills, 2 errors, 21 attacks) in a four-game win over Maryville on Saturday (Sept. 24).

“We are all extremely proud and impressed by the way Aly is playing,” Lewis head women’s volleyball coach Lorelee Smith said. “Teams have been throwing different defenses together in an effort to stop Aly, but she still manages to find a way!”

For the season, Schneider has a team-best 158 kills, hitting

Thursday, October 6, 2016 | buglenewspapers.com .396 (158 kills, 30 errors, 323 attacks) and averaging 0.95 blocks per-game.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Lewis University junior midfielder Mackenzie Fuller (Aurora, Ill./Waubonsie Valley) recorded a goal and two assists to lift the Flyer women’s soccer team to the 3-1 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over Illinois Springfield at Lewis Stadium on Sunday (Oct. 2) afternoon.

With the win, Lewis improves to 5-5-1 overall and 3-4-1 in GLVC action, while the visiting Prairie Stars fall to 6-5 on the campaign and 3-5 in conference play.

Fuller, along with redshirt senior Jessica Chavez (Aurora, Ill./ West Aurora), assisted on a first half goal by junior forward Angela Toritto (Wood Dale, Ill. / Immaculate Conception) in the 24th minute.

She then assisted on the game-winning goal by freshman defender Karlie Cummins (Farmington Hills, Mich./North Farmington Hills ) at the 50:53

mark and notched an insurance goal in the 84th minute.

UIS outshot the Flyers, 11-10, but Lewis held a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal.

Lewis returns to action on Friday (Oct. 7), as the Flyers head to St. Louis for a 5 PM showdown with Missouri-St. Louis.

MEN’S SOCCER Lewis University freshman midfielder Timm Adler (Frankenthal Rheinland-Pfalz Germany/Karolinen-Gymnasium Frankenthal) converted a penalty kick in the 81st minute to break a 1-all tie and give the Flyer men’s soccer team the 2-1 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over Illinois Springfield at Lewis Stadium on Sunday (Oct. 2) afternoon.

With the win, Lewis improves to 3-7 on the campaign and 2-6 in GLVC play, while the visiting Prairie Stars are now 4-6 overall and 4--4 in conference action.

The Flyers received their other goal from freshman midfielder John Horstman (Godfrey, Ill./ Marquette Catholic) at the 68:17 mark.

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Lewis goalkeeper Philip Huang (Flossmoor, Ill./Flossmoor-Homewood) made seven stops in goal to earn the victory for the Flyers.

Lewis returns to action on Friday (Oct. 7), as the Flyers head to St. Louis for a 7:30 PM showdown against Missouri-St. Louis.

ing in ninth with 158, followed

by Rachel Sweeney (Highlands Ranch, Colo./Mountain Vista) who finished in tenth with 159.

The Flyers will travel to Memphis, Tennessee October 17 and 18 for the Buccaneer Invitational.

WOMEN’S golf

With the completion of the Ryman Memorial Invitational the Lewis University men’s golf team finished out the three round tournament at ninth place with 895.

The Flyers were led individually by Austin Buente (Troy, Ill./ Triad) who finished with 219, enough to help him tie for 15th.

Jack Korzon (Downers Grove, Ill.) also finished in the top 20 with 220 putting him in 18th place.

October 17 and 18 the Lewis men’s team will be in Memphis, Tennessee for the Buccaneer Invitational.

The Lewis University women’s golf team completed the University of Missouri-St. Louis Fall Invite today as they have been doing of late, finishing second place with a score of 627.

This is the third straight tournament the Flyers have finished in the top three.

Madison Hill (Pekin, Ill./Pekin Community) finished the tournament as the team’s top performer with 150 putting her at fourth place. Hannah Schultz (North Prairie, Wis./Mukwonago) was not far behind com-

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FOOTBALL Passing yards Johnny Pabst, Niles West............... 1090 Matthew Greenwald, DGS.............. 652 Nick Deppe, Plainfield South......... 542

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Damani White, DGS.......................... 13

INT

Clare Delaplane, Downers North.. 114

Lyric Mies, Romeoville..................... 100

Dino Perocevic, Niles West............. 10

Taylor Zurliene, JCA.......................... 106

Margaret Mahlke, Downers North.93

Vic Ballard, Plainfield South........... 10

M. McGrath, Lisle.............................. 2

Emma Sweeney, Lockport............. 100

Alli Papesh, Minooka........................ 93

Connor Peplow, Plainfield North.. 10

Matt Galanopoulos, Niles West..... 2

Klaudia Chlebek, Romeoville......... 97

Lauren Widlowski, Joliet West....... 79

TJ Kane, Plainfield North................. 10

Winston, Plainfield South................ 2

Lauren Widlowski, Joliet West....... 88

Payton Koranda, Romeoville.......... 75

VOLLEYBALL

Lyric Mies, Romeoville..................... 84

Rocky Perinar, Minooka.................. 69

Elizabeth Dunlap, Downers North.83

Roberta Jokubauskaite, Plainfield E.... 62

Aces

Alli Papesh, Minooka........................ 76

JoDee Kovanda, Lockport............... 60

Areli Hernandez, Joliet West.......... 26

Kills

Emmie Naal, JCA.............................. 58

Bella Cosentino, Lockport............... 25

Clare Delaplane, Downers North.. 163

Serene Jones, Lockport................... 57

Jenny Koerner, Joliet West............. 25

Taylor Zurliene, JCA.......................... 131

Cailey Zack, Plainfield East............. 56

Sarah Nahas, JCA.............................. 25

Jenny Koerner, Joliet West............. 130

Hlly Bonde, Minooka........................ 54

Ben Davis, Lockport......................... 391

Matt Galanopoulos, Niles West..... 480

Pratscher, Plainfield East................ 288

Greg Leftakes, Niles West............... 308

Passing touchdowns.........................

Damani White, DGS.......................... 269

Johnny Pabst, Niles West............... 10

Tom Macari, Plainfield South......... 269

Brady Miller, Plainfield North......... 7

Patrick Cooper, Lockport................ 212

Matthew Greenwald, DGS.............. 4

Austin Hoffman, Lockport.............. 190

Ben Davis, Lockport......................... 3

M. McGrath, Lisle.............................. 187

Pratscher, Plainfield East................ 3

Connor Peplow, Plainfield North.. 167

Rushing Yards

Dino Perocevic, Niles West............. 166

Tyler Hoosman, Plainfield North... 533

Joe Tonoff, DGS................................. 163

Johnny Pabst, Niles West............... 411 Hickman, Plainfield East.................. 301 Carlos Baggett, Plainfield North.... 261 Matthew Greenwald, DGS.............. 246

Emma Baxter, Joliet West.............. 22 Kenzie Duggan, Plainfield East...... 21 Payton Koranda, Romeoville.......... 20 Hannah Clement, Joliet West........ 18

Receiving touchdowns

Assists

Matt Galanopoulos, Niles West..... 5

Sarah Nahas, JCA.............................. 337

Greg Leftakes, Niles West............... 4

Elizabeth Dunlap, Downers North.297

Damani White, DGS.......................... 3

Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka....... 222

O’Connor, Plainfield East................ 3

Areli Hernandez, Joliet West.......... 133 Amanda Paez, Joliet West.............. 127

Rushing touchdowns

Sacks

M. McGrath, Lisle.............................. 8

Rafael Aguayo, Niles West.............. 4

Tyler Hoosman, Plainfield North... 7

Josh Baker, Lockport....................... 3

Matthew Greenwald, DGS.............. 5

A. Montoya, Niles West................... 2.5

Johnny Pabst, Niles West............... 4

Joseph Park, Niles West.................. 2

John Trinh, Niles West..................... 4

M. Pivek, Lisle..................................... 2

Blocks

Tavares Moore, Lockport................ 4

Andrew Hills, Downers North........ 2

Payton Wendt, Downers North..... 42

Carlos Baggett, Plainfield North.... 3

Tackles

Hickman, Plainfield East.................. 3

Receptions Matt Galanopoulos, Niles West..... 32 Tom Macari, Plainfield South......... 23 Patrick Cooper, Lockport................ 19 Austin Hoffman, Lockport.............. 19 Joe Tonoff, DGS................................. 18 Young, Plainfield East...................... 16 Greg Leftakes, Niles West............... 15 Sam Adank, DGS............................... 15 M. McGrath, Lisle.............................. 14

Emily Holbrook, JCA........................ 110

Matt Metz, Niles West..................... 3

Receiving Yards

M. McGrath, Lisle.............................. 432

Jenny Koerner, Joliet West............. 119

Matt Metz, Niles West..................... 10

Brady Miller, Plainfield North......... 459

Tavares Moore, Lockport................ 484

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M. Pivek, Lisle..................................... 49 Jake Portz, Plainfield South............ 45 Eric Jungheim, Lockport................. 38 Josh Baker, Lockport....................... 27 Joseph Park, Niles West.................. 26 Joe Keys, Downers North............... 26 C. Stitt, Lisle........................................ 24 Nicholas Dado, Lockport................. 24 S. Populorium, Lisle.......................... 23 Yanke, Plainfield South.................... 22.5

Claudia Cisneros, Romeoville......... 117 Kristina Diaz, Romeoville................ 99 Bella Cosentino, Lockport............... 90 JoDee Kovanda, Lockport............... 73

Chi Chi Agba, Joliet West................ 36 Olivia Klank, Minooka....................... 35 Savana Delrose, Joliet West........... 34 Sammantha Hermann, Minooka... 30 Holly Bonde, Minooka...................... 28

Digs Emma Baxter, Joliet West.............. 173 Meg Sliwa, JCA.................................. 167 Kendall Tucker, Downers North.... 147 Taylor Baranski, Minooka................ 144 Sarah Nahas, JCA.............................. 139 Emily Holbrook, JCA........................ 131

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Get yourself out of credit card debt you’ve got a load of debt hanging over your head dear dave, I make $2,100 a month after taxes, and I have accumulated $46,000 in credit card debt. My husband makes more than I do, but he won’t help me. He says I got myself into this mess, so it’s my job to stop being irresponsible and fix it on my own. Do you have any advice? peggy dear peggy, You’ve got a load of debt hanging over your head right now, but I think you’ve got bigger problems than that. You told me you’re married, yet it sounds to me like you two are living entirely different and separate lives. This seems more like a roommate situation than a healthy, loving marriage.

I don’t like your husband’s attitude, but he does have a valid point in one respect. You were irresponsible with money, and now you’ve got a pile of debt on your hands. My big question is this: Where was he while all this was

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By Dave Ramsey

“you told me you’re married, yet it sounds to me like you two are living entirely different and separate lives.

This seems more like a roommate situation than a healthy, loving marriage ...” going on? Were you hiding it from him? And where was the communication and decision making, financial and otherwise, couples should engage in? Married people can’t live this way and win in their relationship or with money.

The two of you desperately

need to seek marriage counseling together. This relationship is on the rocks. You and your husband obviously have no trust or respect for each other, and there’s a definite lack of communication, unity and shared goals. I don’t know what happened to bring things to this point, but the preacher didn’t pronounce you guys a joint venture when you got married; he said you were now one. A little maturity, extra work and living on a simple budget will go a long way toward fixing most personal finance issues. But your marriage is in big trouble, Peggy. Please seek help!

— dave

why SAve befORe pAyING Off The MORTGAGe? dear dave, I just read The Total Money Makeover, but I’m still unclear as to why you recommend saving for an emergency fund and retirement before paying off your home. Shouldn’t a house be paid off as quickly as possible, since it’s a liability? mark

dear mark, I appreciate the fact that you’re asking questions and thinking things through. But please don’t fall into the trap of thinking of your home as a liability. That mindset is way off base, in my opinion.

Your house is definitely an asset; it’s the mortgage that’s a liability. Some folks may try to position a house as a liability simply because it costs you money. But the truth is your home will make you more money than it will cost you over time. Therefore, it is an asset.

Some of the saddest situations I’ve seen in all my years of teaching are seniors who have paid-for homes and nothing saved or invested. Money isn’t the most important thing on earth, but it is a fact of life. That’s why I encourage people to build an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses and begin saving for retirement before they tackle paying off their homes.

Then, after all that is addressed, take every dollar you can scrape together and put it toward paying off your mortgage as fast as possible. Good question, Mark!

— dave

Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and 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 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at www.daveramsey.com.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1561 Baytree Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 (Condo/ Townhouse). On the 13th day of October, 2016 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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff V. Bernice P. Barajas; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 15 CH 1731 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; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. 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 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 9/22, 9/29, 10/6

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ROMEOVILLE 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. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Bernice P. Barajas; et. al.

Defendant.

No. 15 CH 1731 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 21st day of October, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 13th day of October, 2016 , 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: LOT 457, IN WESGLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 6 UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 13, 1999 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R99-27067, AND CORRECTED

BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1999 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R99-124853, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1561 Baytree Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Condo/Townhouse P.I.N.: 11-04-07-303-045-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.

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 distri-

bution 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 9/22, 9/29, 10/6

BOLINGBROOK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF, VS. KIMROSSI L. TAYLOR; ADRIENNE TAYLOR A/K/A ADRIENNE FARMBY TAYLOR, A/K/A ADRIENNE C. FARMBY-TAYLOR; COUNTY OF WILL; PINE BROOK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 16 CH 1469 1430 WHITE PINE LANE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Kimrossi L. Taylor Adrienne Taylor a/k/a Adrienne Farmby Taylor, a/k/a Adrienne C. Farmby-Taylor Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 44 IN PINEBROOK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 16, 1999 AS DOCUMENT R99-20516, IN THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1430 White Pine Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60490 and which said Mortgage was made by, Kimrossi L. Taylor, Adrienne Taylor a/k/a Adrienne Farmby Taylor, a/k/a Adrienne C. Farmby-Taylor Mortgagor(s), to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2007161182; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Pamela J. McGuire 14 W Jefferson Suite 212

Joliet, IL 60432 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on October 25, 2016 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to prescreen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. on or before November 7, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 257060-51510 I704215 Published 10/6, 10/13, 10/20

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CALENDAR OCTOBER 8 Sip & Salvage Fall Vintage Market and Tasting. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. Admission: $2 (kids free).

OCTOBER 9 Living History Demonstration.

Noon to 3 p.m. at Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Watch as reenactors portray life in “Illinois Country” during the 18th century

French fur trade era. Free, all-ages program.

Etch a Beer Glass. 1 – 2:30 p.m. at

the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 W. Normantown Road. Learn how to personalize your own pint glass. More Info: 815-552-4230, www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

OCTOBER 11 Illinois Food Bank Mobile Pantry. 10 a.m. – noon at the Romeoville

upcoming events in your area Thursday, October 6, 2016 | buglenewspapers.com Branch Library, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville. Organization distributes nutritious food in high-need areas. Food is free to neighbors in need. For additional food resources, visit www.SolveHungerToday.org/ GetHelp. More Info: 815-552-4230, www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

home brewer Scott Pointon will help you explore the brewing process, resources available to would-be brewmasters, and how to get started with this hobby. More Info: 815-5524230, www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

OCTOBER 12 You Can Brew It. 6 – 8 p.m. at the

p.m. at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Free program for all ages requires registra-

Romeoville Branch Library, 201 W. Normantown Road. Award winning

OCTOBER 14 Fun Frights By Firelight. 7 – 8:30

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OCTOBER 15 Spectacular Spiders. 2:30 to 3:30

p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. All ages welcome. Fee: $7; $4/residents.

21 & Over Costume Ball. 7-11 p.m. at Friendship Center at HighPoint, 175 Highpoint Drive, Romeoville.

More info at www.facebook.com/ friendshipcentreathighpoint.

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