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DECEMBER 2, 2015 VOL. 20 ISSUE 51

WIN WJOL

Joliet Central claims its third WJol Thanksgiving title in a row

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Featured Sports

STEELMEN

NEWS road Warriors

Senate Democrats urge state to release MFT funds

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NEWS County budget Will County approves balanced budget

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BUSINESS Chamber Survey

Illinois Chamber survey indicates less paid holidays

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SPORTS Diving

The weekend started off cold and wet, but the chilly temperatures couldn’t dampen the holiday spirit for the hundreds of area residents who showed up in downtown Joliet for the annual “Light up the Holidays” festival and parade.

The day once again served as the official kick-off to the Christmas season, with family fun and festivities for everyone who made their way downtown Nov. 27.

Light up the Holidays included activities for families at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a movie at the historic Rialto Square Theater, events at downtown businesses and carolers entertaining the crowd in Van Buren Plaza.

PhoTo by Marney SiMon | For The bUGle

Dietz all state for first time

Fireworks are set off as the city of Joliet lights up its holiday Christmas tree on Chicago Street Saturday night.

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ViLLAGE

Public works to dispose of used vehicles, equipment Village board waives second reading By anDRea eaRnest SENTINEL STAFF

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The Shorewood Village Board last week approved an ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus property.

Public Works Superintendent Chris Drey presented the ordinance at the board’s Nov. 24 meeting, describing it as similar to one the village had in the past.

“This ordinance will allow the village administrator to dispose of surplus property,” he said.

According to board documents, several vehicles will be disposed of, including a 2002 Ford Van with 188,000 miles, a 2005 American Hauler, a 2005 Vermeer Chipper, a Vibropac roller and concrete saw.

Documents stated that the village received maximum returns in the past by sending these types of vehicles and equipment to auction.

“We recommend the same be done with these vehicles and equipment,” the document stated.

Drey said the 2002 Ford Van is no longer used, while the American Hauler will be replaced with a recently purchased vehicle.

The board unanimously approved the ordinance and waived a second reading.

VillaGe tO sUsPenD leaf CleanUP The village reminded resident that its leaf vacuum will stop cleanup Dec. 4.

“Get your leaves out to the curb, and we’ll be by to pick them up next week,” Trustee Dan Anderson said.

The machine will be put back into service in the spring but a date has not yet been determined.

Additionally, Waste Management’s lawn waste pick-up ended last week.

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by Marney Simon | For The Sentinel

Annual festival and parade rings in the holidays continued from page 1 Light up the Holidays included activities for families at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a movie at the historic Rialto Square Theater, events at downtown businesses and carolers entertaining the crowd in Van Buren Plaza.

The night was capped off by the annual holiday parade. Families by the dozens bundled up and enjoyed some hot cocoa, while police and fire personnel, area

marching bands, and local clubs and businesses marched through downtown, entertaining families and tossing out tasty treats.

Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk thanked the crowd for showing up on a chilly night to celebrate the season, noting that the event shows the strong sense of community pride in the Joliet area.

The day included the Fantastic

(TOP LEFT PHOTO) Troy Middle School 8th graders Hank Eichstaedt (left) and Andrea Palacios stand at attention during the parade. (TOP RIGHT PHOTO) Members from the Joliet Police Department, followed by the Joliet Fire Department, were the first to step off during the Nov. 17 Light up the Holidays parade in downtown Joliet. (BOTTOM PHOTO) Troy Middle School marching band drum major Hannah Eldred prepares to lead the band through the streets of Joliet during the annual Light up the Holidays festival on Saturday, Nov. 27.

Fun Fair in the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s auditorium, activities at the Joliet Public Library, Gji’s Sweet Shoppe, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chicken-n-Spice, Juliet’s, Tin Roof, and the Rialto Square Theater.

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State news

Senate Democrats urge state to release motor fuel tax money breaking down the numbers 2014 motor fuel tax funds

State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant: ‘It belongs in our district’

By Jonathan Samples Bugle Staff

sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

Will County municipalities received more than $21 million in motor fuel tax funds from the state of Illinois in 2014, but whether or not they will actually see their share of gas-tax dollars is still up in the air.

Last week, Senate Democrats went on the offensive and called on the state to release the funds, which local governments use for various road projects and maintenance. State sens. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, and Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, each released statements Nov. 25 criticizing the governor’s veto of legislation earlier this summer that they say would have authorized the release of MFT funds and urging the Illinois House to approve a second bill that would allow the money to be released.

“The governor should have never vetoed legislation allowing the gas tax money to be spent,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “It belongs in our district.”

Bertino-Tarrant’s 49th District covers parts of Joliet, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Romeoville and Shorewood.

In total, she noted that local governments in Will County received more than $21 million in MFT funds in 2014. Among them, Joliet received $3.6 million, Bolingbrook $1.82 million, Crest

Hill $515,860 and Shorewood $386,579.

Plainfield received $979,904 from the MFT fund in 2014, and Village Administrator Brian Murphy said that money is critical to the village’s street resurfacing program.

“Without the state funding, we would have to cut back on the resurfacing program, essentially cutting it in half,” he said, noting that the village contributes $1 million to the program.

In September, the Illinois Senate approved a bill that would release the money. But that legislation, Senate Bill 2046, is awaiting a vote in the Illinois House.

Bertino-Tarrant noted that every Republican senator opposed the bill, which she said came at the urging of the governor.

“This whole ordeal has been frustrating,” she added.

“The money belongs to the community.”

And with winter approaching, McGuire said the state budget stalemate and its impact on the MFT fund will make it difficult for local governments to keep roads safe.

“One of the basic duties of government is to make sure emergency vehicles can get to people in need and people can get to work, school and the store when snow falls,” he said. “As winter approaches, it’s imperative the state of Illinois quits holding hostage the money our cities,

$21 million Will County municipalities received more than $21 million in motor fuel tax funds from the state of Illinois in 2014.

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$3.6 million

Joliet received $3.6 million in motor fuel tax funds from the state of Illinois in 2014.

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$515,860

Crest Hill received $515,860 in motor fuel tax funds from the state of Illinois in 2014.

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$386,579

Shorewood received $386,579 in motor fuel tax funds from the state of Illinois in 2014.

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$979,904

plainfield received $979,904 in motor fuel tax funds from the state of Illinois in 2014.

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$1.82 million

Bolingbrook received $1.82 million in motor fuel tax funds from the state of Illinois in 2014.

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townships and counties need to ensure safe winter travel.”

McGuire represents the 43rd District, which includes parts of Joliet, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Lockport and Crest Hill.

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Will county

County board approves $482 million budget Board also approves 3.7% decrease in corporate fund tax levy The Will County Board announced that it will go into the 2015-16 fiscal year with a balanced budget.

Board members approved the $482 million budget, as well as a 3.7 percent decrease in the county’s corporate fund tax levy, at the board’s Nov. 19 meeting.

“With the economy improving and new construction starts increasing, Will County is reaping the benefits,” Chairman Jim Moustis said in new release. “We are seeing more jobs, increased retail sales, and more people calling this county their home. As a result, revenues are on the rise, and I’m pleased we are able to provide tax relief to homeowners by reducing the levy.”

The corporate fund levy was 0.6433 percent last year and accounted for almost $116 million of revenue, according to the release. This year, the board

was able to reduce the levy to 0.6196 percent and bring in an additional $1.3 million in revenue due to new construction.

That decrease means the owner of a $200,000 home – with the same assessed value as last year – would pay approximately $16 less to the county.

Finance committee Chairman Mike Fricilone, R-Homer Glen, said the 2015-16 budget uses tax dollars responsibly. “While other county’s continue to find ways to tax residents more and more, we are cutting taxes and finding ways to rein in spending,” he added. “We are always working closely with all department heads to achieve this important goal.”

The county said the budget includes an additional $3.2 million to account for rising healthcare costs.

“This budget provides a solid roadmap for the county to meet the demands of our residents, while also planning for the future,” Democratic caucus chairman Herb Brooks Jr., D-Joliet, said.

The new budget took effect Dec. 1.

www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.6734 Wedn e sday, Decem ber 2, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood police departments.

Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Lucas J. Rosado, 20, 106 E. Jefferson St., Shorewood, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. Nov. 20 at the residence for use of intoxicating compounds.

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Joseph J. Harmon, 19, 1117 Violet Lane, Joliet, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. Nov. 20 at Black Road and Route 59 for driving while license revoked.

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Jeffrey D. Fredrickson, 29, 1108 Ravinia Court, was arrested at 11:04 p.m. Nov. 21 in the 1100 block of Ravinia for domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

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Shawanda L. Prater, 37, 2211 Waterbury Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 7:53 a.m. Nov. 24 at Interstate 55 and Cottage Street for an in-state warrant and no seatbelt.

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Shaun E. Barry, 22, 108 Dante Court, Shorewood, was arrested at 8:39 p.m. Nov. 24 in the 100 block of Brookforest Avenue for criminal damage to property.

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Joliet Germaine A. Hearns, 24, 211 Stryker Ave., was arrested at 4 p.m. Nov. 20 in the 100 block of Washington for identity theft.

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Edward T. Gill, 21, 416 Oneida, was arrested at 12:21 p.m.

Nov. 20 at the residence for domestic battery and aggravated battery.

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Mylen B. Robinson, 20, 1017 Ann, was arrested at 1:45 p.m.

Nov. 20 in the 1800 block of Asbury for domestic battery.

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Dominique N. Mulligan, 19, 1416 Englewood Ave., was arrested at 1:20 p.m. Nov. 20 at Taylor and Cornelia for unlawful use of weapon.

Nicholas J. Bulin, 23, 5703 Arbor Gate Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:06 p.m. Nov. 20 in the 3100 block of Voyager Lane for possession of controlled substance.

Miles N. Dawson, 23, 541

Andrew J. Hare, 52, 233 Doris

4:42 p.m. Nov. 20 at the residence for unlawful restraint, domestic battery, obstructing justice and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

p.m. Nov. 20 at Lincoln and Richards for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Gerardo Torres, 32, 2201 St. Francis Ave., was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Nov. 20 at the residence for domestic battery.

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Miguel A. Gonzalez, 23, 314 Harwood, was arrested at 9:58 p.m. Nov. 20 at Benton and Casseday for possession of controlled substance and possession of cannabis.

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Myron Washington Jr., 26, 1448 Pioneer Road, Crest Hill, was arrested at 11:39 p.m. Nov. 20 at the residence for aggravated domestic battery and criminal trespassing.

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Andres Ornelas, 22, 502 was arrested at 12:59 a.m. Nov. 20 in the 200 block of Ohio for DUI – alcohol.

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Claudia Y. Angeles, 22, 901 Wilcox, was arrested at

3:25 a.m. Nov. 21 at Jefferson and Houbolt for aggravated DUI. Angela M. Gladden, 51, 512 was arrested at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 21 in the 1400 block of West Jefferson for retail theft.

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both of 19755 NE Frontage Road, Shorewood, were arrested at 5:39 p.m. Nov. 21 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson, for retail theft.

D’Anthony J. Wright, 18, N. Fairview Ave., Lockport, was arrested at 10:26 p.m. Nov. 21 in the 1400 block of Fairview for residential burglary and criminal damage to property.

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Special Voices > Opinion

Visible or invisible.. inclusion matters EDITORIAL

UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes action, empowerment

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This week, we celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities -- a day where the world special voices joins together to raise By Daniel awareness about Smrokowski disability issues, promote action, and draw attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible community for everyone.

This is a time where we focus on an individual’s abilities and a time to educate our communities about how to include those of us with special needs.

This year’s theme is “Inclusion matters: access and empowerment of people of all abilities.” Inclusion applies to people who are diagnosed with all types of disabilities -- both visible and invisible disabilities.

Take, for example, this year’s subtheme: Including people with invisible disabilities. It was back in my time in college that I first began to better understand both the invisible disability that I was diagnosed with, as well as the difference between disabilities that are seen and unseen.

Visible disabilities are often referred to as ones that people may visually perceive and therefore usually see something

we are unable to do. Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or a speech disorder are a few common visible disabilities.

An invisible disability is one that may take a little while for others to perceive.

Learning disabilities and autism are a couple common invisible disabilities.

A good community is one that is built on inclusion, and the way we grow to have better inclusion of those of us with special needs is through acceptance. It is when we come to accept the different abilities that we show that acceptance, and inclusion can then become a regular part of our society. And, the way we come to have acceptance is through awareness.

Our communities need to first become aware of the various special needs that some individuals have. Awareness leading to acceptance and then inclusion can truly change the world.

A powerful example of acceptance and inclusion is that of my friend and previous “Special Voices” athlete Bree Bogucki. Bree, diagnosed with autism, is a fellow athlete and Global Messenger in Special Olympics Illinois.

She has always had a difficult time being accepted and included in a mainstream setting within her school.

That is, until her sophomore year of high school when the game began to change.

It was the beginning of Bree’s sophomore year of high school when her older sister, Kailey, began attending college about four hours away from their home. Since Kailey had been Bree’s best friend, Bree had slipped into a depression.

For those who know Bree, she moves at a slow pace, as recalled by her mom, Mary Ellen, in a recent blog post.

In helping to combat her daughter’s depression, Mary Ellen took Bree to therapy. A few weeks after starting

therapy, Bree came home and announced she had joined the high school track team. Mary Ellen reached out to the head coach who then suggested that Bree could be his manager.

But Bree didn’t want to be a manager, she wanted to participate. She wanted to run!”

Even though Bree came in last place during her first meet, her teammates, those without special needs, were proud of her. Her peers had accepted and included her as part of their community.

Fast forward to today, Bree is in her senior year of high school and added cross country to the list of mainstream sports she has participated in. She has gone from last place to be an alternate on the girl’s varsity cross-country team.

Bree added cross-country because for the first time in her mainstreamed life, she was accepted. Despite the invisible disabilities that she was diagnosed with, Bree was included.

It is with one’s own determination but also the right support, encouragement and friendship that one with invisible disabilities can be motivated to rise above any challenges that one may face along the way. Bree’s inclusive story shows us that we truly can live in a world accepting of those of us with invisible disabilities.

Join me on the United Nation’s Day of Persons with Disabilities and let’s change the world.

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

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DECEMBER 2

Holiday Cards for Heroes & You. 3 to 4:30 p.m. at White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive.

Make holiday cards for your family and support our troops! The cards dedicated to the troops will be distributed domestically and internationally to veterans and other active military personnel by the American Red Cross.

This program is open to all ages. For more information or to register, contact the Crest Hill Branch at 815-552-4290, sbriggs@whiteoaklibrary.org or check the website under “Events” at www. whiteoaklibrary.org.

DECEMBER 3

Call From Santa. Santa will be making calls to Shorewood children who send him a special letter.

Letters are available on the village of Shorewood’s website, http://vil. shorewood.il.us, and must be received no later than noon Dec. 1. Letters can be mailed to the village -- Santa, ℅ Village of Shorewood, 1 Towne Center Blvd., Shorewood -- or dropped off in person at village hall. Santa will only have time to call children 10 years and younger. Be sure to stay close to the phone.

DECEMBER 4

Paws with Claus Pet Photos. 7 to 9 p.m. at Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet. While we all love celebrating every day with our pets, this is a special time of year for these furry family members (and their moms and dads). Well-mannered cats, dogs and other friendly pets are invited to spend time with Santa in Carson’s Court.

DECEMBER 5-6

CASA Christmas Express Train Ride. At Joliet Union Station, 50 E.

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mARCh 21 TO ApRIL 20

Recharge your batteries. Take advantage of the opportunity to put your feet up as the week ahead could be fraught with deadlines and added responsibilities. Maintain a pleasant demeanor and avoid getting involved with arguments like the plague.

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Let your mind wander. Use your creative side; explore your imagination to get the most satisfaction. Don’t allow discussions to become too deep or heated and save making important decisions for later in the week.

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

You may be your own worst critic. Self-doubt may cause your self-assessment of your abilities to be off the mark. In fact, you are more than able to get the job done. Give yourself a little bit of credit and meet challenges head on this week.

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Carpe diem. Seize the day by doing the things you want to do and being around those whose company you enjoy most. Be careful not to let frivolous spending habits get out of hand or overlook a debt in the week ahead.

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nOvEmBER 23 TO dECEmBER 22

Stick to routines. Simply go through the motions. As this week begins, do what is expected and don’t start new initiatives or take on added responsibilities. Conversations with the wrong person could just be a waste of time.

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JAnUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

There may be more than two sides to the coin. If a decision that needs to be made has several different options that seem appealing, then you are not yet ready to make a choice. Take time to evaluate every angle carefully this week.

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Take an objective approach. There may be a tendency to become too emotional and to take criticism too personally this week. Put all business and serious issues on the back burner today and focus on rest and relaxation.

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AUgUST 22 TO SEpTEmBER 23

Facts may look better on paper. You may have all the answers in your head, but conveying them to other people could be problematic. Don’t try to push your agenda on someone else, bide your time to find the perfect opportunity.

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going. A lack of data or resources may bog down the progress of your latest endeavor. Focus on solutions instead of the problem as this week unfolds and all will turn out for the best.

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dECEmBER 23 TO JAnUARY 20

There’s no need to show off. Trying to prove that you are the best may leave you feeling silly when you find that you are the only one in the competition. Don’t assume that everyone else shares your work ethic in the week ahead.

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The future is uncertain. There is no real way of telling how events may unfold right now. It is not a good time for starting a new project or setting plans into motion. Be careful not to let a casual conversation turn into an added responsibility.

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boys basketball

STEELMEN win wjol Joliet Central claims its third WJOL Thanksgiving title in a row

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

When teams enter their early season tournaments, they do so more to learn about their teams and get better for the rest of the season than to win a tournament title. That being said, for the last three seasons, Joliet Central has done both.

The Steelmen defeated Minooka 51-38Saturdayinthechampionship game of the 20th annual WJOL Thanksgiving Classic held at the University of St. Francis.

Even winning the tournament title, Joliet Central coach Jeff Corcoran knows the Steelmen have some things to fix to be a solid team in the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division.

One of those is to secure the ball more at the point guard position.

“We are young and inexperienced at that position,” Corcoran said.

“Cameron (Blackmon) is doing a great job, but his lack of playing in this type of speed to a game will hurt him, but he will grow and progress as the year goes on and he is our guy. (Jose) Grubbs does a great job of handling the ball when we have to switch that out and Malik (Fuller has experience), but having another guard who can do that will be beneficial for us.”

Central hopes to get that player back in the form of Taquan Sims who missed the entire tournament.

“TQ will add another valuable

piece for us because he can make us go, too. We aren’t going to take the ball out of Cameron’s hands,” Corcoran said. “He is doing a good job as a sophomore and learning our system.”

Corcoran wants the Steelmen to be able to close out games when they have an early lead.

“We had some opportunities to extend the lead and then to play different styles and they have to find a way to convert those,” Corcoran said. “Right now we are a step short when we go to the basket or we try and go up and under when we should extend how we are supposed to and make contact.

That is something that will come as the year goes on.”

Outside of Blackmon, Fuller and Grubbs, who was the WJOL Tournament Most Valuable Player, the Steelmen are looking for quality floor time from others on the roster.

“We have gotten some big things out of (Marcellus) Hornsby,” Corcoran said. “The other guys have to find their identity. We need to find some of these juniors.

(Jomarre) McNair is coming out of football and is doing a great job for us. This is the first year in a few that I haven’t had that defensive stopper and early on, he is the guy who is trying to take that role and that is s good niche for him.”

Central went 3-1 overall in the tournament, falling only to Romeoville in the closing seconds of the second pool play game.

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Jose Grubbs was MVP of the WJOL Thanksgiving Classic.

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diving

Dietz all state for first time

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

For the fourth straight season, Lockport’s Carolyn Dietz has competed at the state swim meet in the one meter diving event.

And every year, she has improved her place.

This season, the Porter senior finished seventh with a score of 426.80.

“I was just hoping for top 12 and I am happy I finished seventh,” Dietz said. “Once I was in the finals, it was really easy to come out and just relax and have fun. When I am less stressed, it helps me on my dives. This was really cool to make it here to the second day.”

The journey for Dietz has been an enjoyable one, she said.

“Freshman year I was just happy to make it state, sophomore year was the same thing, but I moved up where I finished at state,” Dietz said. “Last year I missed first cuts by .1 and I was 17th. I was pretty upset, so this year I used that as motivation to come

here and perform this weekend.

It has been a great experience watching myself grow from freshman year.”

Lockport junior Jessica Wirtz also advanced to the state meet in diving and placed 23rd overall and did not advance to the finals.

In swimming events, the quartet Brittney O’Neill, Makayla Kraus, Emily Johnson and Lauren Estes placed 28th in the 200 free with a time of 1 minute, 39.52 seconds.

O’Neill, Estes, Kirsten Breitbarth and Sharlene Solis advanced to state in the 200-yard medley relay, but were disqualified.

photo by mark gregory

Carolyn Dietz placed seventh at the state swimming and diving meet.

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Lockport, Joliet Central learn at tournament

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

With Lockport girls basketball coach Dan Kelly entering his second season at the helm and with more players having another year of varsity experience, the Porters look to be a team that will be trending up in the area.

Lockport opened with solid play in the season-opening Romeoville Thanksgiving Classic, showing the type of style and hustle Kelly is looking for.

“We have to get the ball out and run,” Kelly said. “We have to do a lot of work in terms of how we are going to run the floor in the offense. All we are

ever going to ask for is that they give the most effort and (early on) we are getting that, so I am happy with that.”

The Porters will look to senior Kianna Campbell and junior Elena Woulfe this season.

“Kianna has been a three-year varsity player, Elena is now a two-year varsity player and they are two kids that we are going to rely on,” Kelly said. “They are kids that have been in our system now for two years and they have a good understanding of what we are doing. They both have the ability to put the ball on the floor and attack and force the action. They both can shoot free throws, so we tell them to get to the lane, get fouled and shoot free throws.”

On the flip side, Kelly adds

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Morgan Jones is back for her third varsity season.

that while the two veterans will be asked to lead the team, everyone must step up for the season to be a success.

“We are looking for all of them,” Kelly said. “We need every single girl on the roster to do their part and fill their role and contribute to the team whatever way we need.”

Overall, Kelly is happy with the way the Porters prepared this season and is looking to bear the fruits of their labor.

“I expect an improvement over last year. At this point this year, I feel more confident than I did at this point last year, but that is to be expected,” Kelly said. “The girls busted their butts in the offseason and did a lot of work in the offseason and came ready to play. I feel our conference

(SouthWest Suburban Blue) is one of the best in the state and we want to be a team that other teams in the conference respect and when they see us on the schedule, they know they are in for a dog fight.”

JOLIET CENTRAL For the past few years, as the Joliet Central girls basketball team was growing with young players, it was leading up to the season where they were all seniors.

That season is now.

“They are older, now,” Central coach Brian Reed said. “We have more experience this year with Morgan ( Jones) having three years of varsity experience. This is Monica’s (Barefield) fourth year on varsity if you add in her

two years at Joliet West. Last year was the first year she got significant playing time. I think we have the talent.”

Joining those two are Ashley Hare, Talia Franchini, Montgomery Armstrong, Miya Crosby and Brianna Falk.

“This is the nicest bunch of girls I’ve ever coached and I want it bad for them,” Reed said. “They deserve this. So why not them? Bolingbrook did it last year with senior leadership.

Seven of our 12 are seniors.”

One of the seniors on the roster will not see any floor time because of an injury.

“Chantell Mack tore her ACL and she is at practice and is at the games and she is supportive,” Reed said. “This team sticks together.”

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local bowlers open season Lockport has made three straight state tournaments and if early tournaments are any indication, it is on its way to a fourth straight.

The Porters opened the season with a pair of third-place finishes at Plainfield North tournaments, including the 48-team invite Nov. 21 at the Brunswick Zone XL in Romeoville.

In the tournament they finished with a 6,171 total. Oregon won with a 6,378.

“We look pretty good,” Lockport’s Andy Sims said. “We just have to finish off games and tournaments and we will be in a really good place. There is definitely a lot to build on.”

Sims led the way for Lockport with a 1,291, good for 20th place overall and among the 30 medalists.

“We wanted to bring something home at least,” Sims said.

“Individual medals don’t matter to me, I just want team medals.”

Senior Noah Zwit finished 32nd with a 1,250 and Dan Duplesis added a 1,190.

The Porters hope to make it back down to state and with six of their top eight back from last year, the potential is definitely there.

“We want to get down to state and compete there,” Sims said.

“We want to go down there and have a good weekend and

FeatUrinG

Jon Arenas

Maine SoutH FootBall anD BaSketBall What do you use twitter for? I use it for Bleacher Report notifications and for recruiting. It helps the coaches and myself get my name out there. how important is it to keep a positive profile? It is extremely important. I always hear stories about guys who post bad stuff and that is why schools don’t recruit them. I keep it clean

and say positive stuff and have direct messages with coaches. It is all positive, I don’t use it as a negative.

Who do you like to follow?

Definitely Bleacher Report.

They have quick updates.

They have some great stories. how often are you on twitter? About every day.

Not too much.

maybe come out with a win. Our experience will definitely help.

We know that when our backs are against the wall we can come back swinging and have our best game.

As is the case for most teams, filling the frame will be the key.

“Making spares will be the key for us,” Sims said. “We can all strike, we just need to make spares.”

•Joliet West finished in 22nd place in the Plainfield North Tournament with an afternoon total of 2,758.

Scott Lyman led the way, finishing in 15th place with a 1,311.

“It was a little bit of a rough start, but as my coach always tells me, it is a sprint, not a marathon,” Lyman said. “We just kept pushing through towards the end of the day.

I just wanted to do my part. It is a huge deal for me to medal with 48 teams here in the tournament.”

The strong performance at such a big tournament should benefit the senior moving forward.

“This will definitely motivate me,” Lyman said. “This will push me and the rest of the tournaments aren’t this big so it makes me believe I can finish even higher.”

Elijah Lee added a 1,113 for the Tigers, who hope a veteran squad can lead them to new heights this year.

“This year we have a lot of seniors,” Lyman said. “We have five seniors and we are looking to go as far as we can for one last year.

We were really nervous the first couple matches, so coach told us to have fun like we normally do.”

•Minooka has also advanced to state the past three years and finished in eighth place with a 5,973 at Plainfield North.

Kody Bacher shot a 1,245, Ryan Koesema had a 1,241, Jon Studer shot a 1,219 and Kai Devine had a 1,177.

Joliet Central placed fourth in the Copper Division and got a 1,036 from Tyler Theobald.

In Friday’s Plainfield South Tournament, Minooka brought home the title with 6,417 pins.

Studer finished in sixth place with a 1,335 and Thomas Heniff was ninth with a 1,326.

Devine had a 1,319, good for 12th, while Bacher was right behind with a 1,285, good for 13th.

Lockport was second with a 6,417. Sims placed fourth with a 1,362, while Pruchnik was fifth with a 1,339. Zwit finished 30th with a 1,224.

Joliet West placed fourth with a 6,172. Matt Pesavento placed third with a 1,387. Lyman took 27th with a 1,229 and Noah Plunge added a 1,226, good for 28th.

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Chamber survey indicates fewer paid holidays in 2016 The results of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday survey are in, and employers throughout the state appear to be offering slightly fewer official holidays but slightly more personal time.

According to the Illinois Chamber, results from the 2016 Annual Holiday Survey indicate how Illinois employers and their employees will be handling paid holidays in the upcoming year.

The annual survey compiles hundreds of responses from Illinois businesses of all size and industries.

“The results indicate a change in what kind of paid holiday time is being offered in 2016,” said Todd

Maisch, president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber.

Maisch said the survey suggests that the average number of paid holidays for Illinois workers is 8.8 days, compared with 8.9 in 2015. However, survey responses indicate that the average number of paid personal days is 2.9 days, slightly higher than 2015.

The chamber said its annual holiday survey is used by many Illinois businesses to decide on employees’ holiday benefits.

“It has been regarded as the standard to follow for many years,” Maisch added.

“The results provide a good indicator of what employers will be doing in 2016, and are provided by

2016 Illinois Chamber Paid Holiday Survey Results (Holidays and percentage of firms observing as a paid holiday)

holiday

date

Dear Dave, How do you have a wedding without debt?

Lynn Dear Lynn, Wow, where do I start on this one? I guess the best way is to tell the truth. Honey, Dave Says that question money advice by kind of makes dave ramsey you sound like a little princess.

How do you have a wedding without debt? It’s really simple. You have a wedding with the money you have. There’s nothing wrong with small, inexpensive weddings.

And once you accept that and start thinking about things from a mature, adult point of view, you’ll start realizing you can scrimp and save and have a really nice, small wedding.

Lots of people have beautiful, memorable ceremonies and even small receptions for less than $1,000.

Sure, you can run out, go into debt and wear an $8,000 wedding dress for a few hours on one day of your

What to do with restricted stock?

Dear Dave, My husband works for a large company and receives restricted stock bonuses of approximately $5,000 each year. We’re not sure exactly how long they’re restricted,

fri., nov. 11

16.3%

thanksgiving

wed., Nov. 23

2.3%

thurs., nov. 24

98%

Fri., Nov. 25

72.7%

sun. dec. 25

98%

sat., dec. 31

27.2%

fri., jan. 1

98.2%

Martin Luther king jr. day

Mon., jan. 18

20.6%

lincoln’s birthday

Fri., feb. 12

2.6%

President’s Day

Mon., Feb. 15

18.5%

washington’s Birthday

Mon., Feb. 22

<1%

christmas (most give either friday before or monday after)

Casimir pulaski’s birthday

Mon. March 7

<1%

new year’s eve

good friday

Fri., March 25

34.6%

employees birthday

2%

floating holiday (1 or more days)

5.2%

jewish holidays

About 1%

memorial day

Mon., May 30

97.6%

independence day

Mon., July 4

97.3%

labor day

Mon., Sept. 5

98.2%

columbus day

Mon., Oct. 10

8.9%

election day

tues., nov. 8

1.3% full day, 1% half

a good cross section of businesses from across Illinois.”

For more information on the Illinois Chamber, visit the website at www.ilchamber.org.

Plan your wedding with the money you have life. Or, you can find one that’s much cheaper — even something that’s been worn one time — for a couple hundred dollars. Think that’s tacky? Well, let me tell you what’s even more tacky and dumb — going $15,000 to $20,000 in debt for one day!

To have a wedding without debt you have to be creative and think within your budget.

That means growing up and not throwing a temper tantrum just because you can’t have every little thing you want.

Most people don’t have lavish, expensive weddings, and guess what? Years down the road they’re still married, madly in love and laughing and hugging when they remember the best day of their lives.

Please, don’t turn what’s supposed to be a happy occasion into a financial mess that will take years to clean up!

—Dave

veterans day

New year’s day 2015

Dave Says

Don’t turn your happy day into to years of debt

percent observing

and we both wonder if we’re allowed to sell these options?

Patty Dear Patty, You said your husband works for a large company, so my guess is they do this as an employee retention move. That’s why they restrict the stock. They’re trying to get people to stay with the company, and you’ll only be able to sell them after they are no longer restricted.

Usually, these kinds of things have a one or two-year restriction.

I doubt they’d put a five-year hold on it, but check with the company for the specifics. They can tell him when the stock is free to be sold.

If it were me, I wouldn’t hold onto too much of it. I don’t own single stocks. They have too much risk for my taste. Keep a little bit, if you want, but don’t put all or even most of your financial eggs into that one basket!

—Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 11 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations and digital outlets.

Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

average number of paid holidays: 8.8 average number of paid personal days: 2.9 number of firms responding: 483

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14 JOLIET IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH 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.

MARGY H. VIECELI; THRIVENT FINANCIAL BANK; WINDSOR COMMONS, LTD. CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 15CH 2217 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, MARGY H. VIECELI; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: UNITS 2 AND 18, IN WINDSOR COMMONS CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOT 8, IN SARRIS SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1983, AS DOCUMENT NO. R83-33074, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1985, AS DOCUMENT NO. R85-30303, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 1101 Elizabeth Court, Joliet, IL 60403 P.I.N.: 30-07-06-314-034-1002; 30-07-06-314035-1006 and which said mortgage was signed

by MARGY H. VIECELI, mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GN Mortgage, LLC., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County as Document No. R2004216529; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Will County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

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 Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on 12/3/2015 at 1:30 pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise

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Trustee receives Excellence in Public Service award By sentinel staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @ShorewoodNews

Troy Township Trustee Donald Walden was recently honored by the Township Officials of Illinois for his commitment to community and public service.

Walden, who was first elected as a Troy Township trustee in 1981, received the Township Trustees of Illinois’ Excellence in Public Service award during the Township Officials of Illinois annual educational conference in November.

Troy Township Supervisor Joseph Baltz nominated Walden for the award. In a news release announcing the honor, Baltz said Walden has been an outspoken leader and a valuable asset to the township.

“Now with his involvement with [Township Officials of Illinois], he brings his experience and knowledge to the trustee division,” Baltz added. “Don has always been the first person to volunteer

to participate and help out at activities for Troy Township and for his community. Overall, Don has done an outstanding job serving his country, his community and township government.”

Walden has been a trustee with Troy Township for more than 33 years. The township added that he has played in an important role in several resident-focused initiatives, such as building the Troy Township Senior Center, establishing the Troy Township Senior program and renovation of an addition to what is

now the Troy Township Community Center.

Walden has served on the Township Officials of Illinois Trustee Division Board of Directors since 2009, where he has helped develop educational programs for trustees at both the annual conference and at local division trainings.

“Don is the type of individual that cares about his community as a whole, the township residents should be proud to have an individual like Don representing them,” Baltz added.

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