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COMMUNITY Emergencies How to prep for Emergencies SEE PAGE 9

BUSINESS Dave Says Keeping a mortgage for the deduction is bad math SEE PAGE 11

SCHOOLS Troy Workshop Troy invites area educators to summer technology workshop SEE PAGE 15

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Officials OK new fuel pump policy Under new rules, Village employees can be disciplined for providing unauthorized individuals with key access BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

After the backlash over Shorewood Mayor Rick Chapman’s use of a Village-owned gas pump in recent weeks, officials approved a policy May 23 restricting such access to elected officials. In a unanimous vote, the board adopted its new rules for fuel pump usage. The board took into consideration the feedback provided by the Village’s auditors and attorneys when looking to construct the policy. Previously, officials had no rules in place to hold officials accountable. Board action codifies the procedure the Village typically utilizes. Shorewood officials made no mention of the controversy sur-

rounding its mayor at its May 9 meeting. Trustee Anthony Luciano took a moment to address what he calls the “elephant in the room” and said he wants the public to know the board was misrepresented at its public meeting held last month. Despite the information presented, Village officials refuted the idea that elected officials were made aware of the records that track the mayor’s use of a Village-owned gas pump. The board maintains that such information is delegated to department heads and only they are privy to that. Luciano wanted the Village to look into hiring an attorney to perform a special investigation into the matter to provide elected officials with some direction on move forward. The board’s cred-

“We don’t [want] everyone making comments about gas and stuff like that. We did our job and did what we were supposed to do. However the chips fall, that’s where they fall.” - TRUSTEE ANTHONY LUCIANO

ibility has been weakened, he said. “I believe it’s for our benefit and for the mayor’s benefit to get to the bottom of it,” Luciano said. “We don’t [want] everyone making comments about gas and stuff like that. We did our job and did what we were supposed to do. However the chips fall, that’s where they fall.” Chapman said let it be clear that some members of the board

are on a “witch hunt.” Since last month’s meeting, Trustee Stevan Brockman said he has combed through the Village’s budget from end to end and wanted to know why the mayor never informed members of the board that he was utilizing a Village-owned gas pump and the way in which his usage was tracked. While such expenses are itemized in the document, officials cannot distinguish one individual charge from another as they are lumped together by department. The mayor previously referenced the budget last month and identified the way in which the board can identify his fuel pump usage. Brockman said it hurts to know the mayor didn’t say anything. Chapman disputed Brockman’s claim and said he tried to make mention of the fact that elected officials don’t see such records. Trustee Barbara “Cookie” Kirkland suggested to the mayor that he extend an apology. “The residents, board, and staff

have not received any apology for his actions, but rather an apology for the disruption that has been caused,” she said. Luciano questioned if the policy goes far enough to restrict elected officials from using the Village’s fuel pump. Under the new rules, Village employees can be disciplined for providing unauthorized individuals with key access. Such a matter, if it were to arise, is to be reviewed by members of the board. Luciano wanted to see if the policy could be further strengthened to ensure the public that elected officials are not using the gas pump. The matter is addressed by not allowing them to have key access, Village officials said. The board came to a consensus that performing an investigation is the path to be pursued. Trustees Daniel Anderson and Stevan Brockman will each come back to the board’s next meeting with an attorney to consider retaining.

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8th Annual Trinity Triumph 5K June 22 All proceeds from the race support the people with developmental disabilities and mental illness

Seminar to discuss reducing property tax bills June 8 seminar to help county homeowners State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., DElwood, and state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, are inviting residents to learn how they can lower their property tax bill at their Property Tax Assessment Seminar on Thursday, June 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Public LibraryBlack Road Branch, located at 3395 Black Rd. in Joliet. “I understand how difficult it is for families to make ends meet and I am working to help residents keep more of their hard-earned money,” Walsh said. “I encourage residents to attend this informative seminar and learn how they can lower their property taxes.”

ATTEND TH E EVENT WHAT: Property Tax Assessment Seminar WHEN: Thursday, June 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Joliet Public Library-Black Road Branch, located at 3395 Black Rd. in Joliet MORE INFO: To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Manley’s constituent service ofﬁce at 815-725-2741 or at RepManley@gmail.com.

Walsh and Manley’s Property Tax Assessment Seminar will feature experts from the Will County Assessor’s Office. Residents can learn about the basics of property assessments, how to appeal the assessment and what exemptions

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Will County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce recognizes ‘Best of the Best’ Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley recognized 36 members of the department for going above and beyond their normal duties at last night’s annual Awards Banquet held at the Jacob Henry Mansion, Joliet. Over 125 people were in attendance including award recipients, their families, co-workers, and elected officials. Sheriff Kelley also read the names of the nine staff members who have honorably served the deSEE SHERIFF PAGE 5

are available. Homeowners are encouraged to bring their assessment bills and any related documentation to receive one-on-one help. “When I walk door-to-door and speak with homeowners in my district, the number one issue that comes up is rising property taxes and how it is harder ever year for families to afford to live in Illinois,” Manley said. “I am working in Springfield to lower property taxes and give middle-class families real relief.” To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Manley’s constituent service office at 815-725-2741 or at RepManley@ gmail.com. Residents may also contact Rep. Walsh’s constituent service office at 815-730-8600 or at StateRepLarryWalshJr@gmail. com for additional information.

Trinity Services, Inc. is planning its 8th Annual Trinity Triumph 5K Run/Walk for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the New Lenox Village Commons. All proceeds from the race support the people with developmental disabilities and mental illness whom Trinity Services supports. The 5K’s tagline, “Run. Walk. Celebrate!” encourages participants to share their personal stories and inspiration for partaking in the race with fellow runners and walkers. The race celebrates the triumphs and achievements — big or small — of all who participate, as well as of the adults and children whom Trinity supports. Race participants are encouraged to share their stories on the Trinity Triumph Facebook page, www.facebook. com/TrinityTriumph5K, and on the Wall of Triumph at the race. The Trinity Triumph 5K is chip-timed on a course certified by USA Track & Field. For those who would prefer a shorter route, a 1K walk will take place concurrently with the 5K. A family-friendly party will take place after the race with music from Ruben Hinojosa, aka DJ Midway; food, beer and nonalcoholic beverages; and an awards presentation. Medals will be given to participants who place first through third in the following male and female age groups: 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 4049, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older. The cost of registration is $30 for teens and adults ages 13 and older, $15 for children ages 5-12, and free for children ages 4 and younger. Registra-

ATTEND TH E EVENT WHAT: 8th Annual Trinity Triumph 5K Run/ Walk WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22 WHERE: New Lenox Village Commons MORE INFO: For more information about the Trinity Triumph 5K, contact Director of Development Sherry Ladislas at (815) 717-3750 or sladislas@trinityservices.org

tion fees increase to $40 and $20, respectively, on race day. Registration includes a performance T-shirt, food, drink and goody bag. Register online at www.trinitytriumph.com by Wednesday, June 21, or call (815) 717-3750. With every $30 registration fee or donation, entrants will receive a chance to win an iPad. Those who seek to have their registration fees refunded may raise at least $150 in donations for Trinity Services. Fundraisers can ask friends, family and coworkers to support Trinity’s mission by creating a fundraising page when registering online. This event brings runners and walkers of all ages together to share inspiration, gain strength from others and enjoy camaraderie, while supporting Trinity Services, a 67-year-old non-sectarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness flourish and live full and abundant lives. Trinity serves more than 3,500 people in 31 communities in Will, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Peoria, Jackson, Madison and St. Clair counties, and Reno, Nevada. To learn more, visit www.trinity-services.org. For more information about the Trinity Triumph 5K, contact Director of Development Sherry Ladislas at (815) 717-3750 or sladislas@trinity-services.org.

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Dig in and organize your gardening tools Here are some clever and quirky alternatives that may be new to you

unique solution is to turn a tall furniture crate into a self-contained storage unit for your long-handle garden tools. Affix a few rows of tension-style broom racks to the inside and you’ve created the perfect garden tool closet.

It goes without saying that any job is easier if you have the right tools. It’s also important to take proper care of your tools. At this time of year, this especially relates to your gardening tools. What makes working in your North 40 most enjoyable is not only having the right rakes, clippers and spades, but also having them organized and easily accessible – this applies to both storing and using them. As you’re probably already familiar with the traditional pegboards and store-bought tool caddies, here are some clever and quirky alternatives that may be new to you:

KEEPING HAND TOOLS IN ORDER Find a rural-type mailbox large enough to house your smaller hand tools. This is a great way to keep your shears, trowels and claws from going missing. How about converting a hanging pocket shoe storage unit into one that holds your hand tools? Just nail the multi-pocket organizer to an interior wall to keep your small tools out of the elements and accessible. Another idea is to convert the utensil basket of your discarded dishwasher into a small hand tool organizer – it not only contains your tools, but also can travel with you around your garden.

STORING LONG-HANDLED TOOLS Recycle a wooden pallet into a new storage space for your long-handled tools. By fastening the pallet flat against your garage or shed wall, shovels, hoes and edgers will easily slip behind the slats and stand upright, organized and accessible. Or try drilling handle-diameter holes into the lid of a 50-gallon resin trash can. The round container with tools at the ready fits perfectly in any out-of-the-way corner. Another

CARTING GARDEN TOOLS AROUND A hands-free way to carry your small gardening tools from tool shed to tomato patch is by holstering them in an old leather tool belt. Additional rope loops can be added to accommodate extra tools. You might also try strapping a large plastic garbage can to a dolly to transport your long-handle tools from plot to plot. This keeps them organized and within reach at

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all times. On par with that idea is recycling your old golf bag and cart into a long-handle tool caddy. What a classic and creative way to drive gardening tools out to your fabulous north FORE-ty. CARING FOR GARDEN TOOLS Clean all mud and dirt from your tools before putting them away so the moisture they hold won’t cause rust. Apply linseed oil regularly to extend the life of wooden handles –it will protect them from moisture and prevent them from cracking. I’m sure you have your own ingenious methods of keeping your gardening tools in order. If so, I’d love to hear them. Sue Becker is a Certiﬁed Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.PilesToSmiles.com or 630.373.7400.

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JUNE 3 Adult Fishing Derby. 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at Monee Reservoir.

Sponsored by Cabela’s, the event is $10 per person and will have prizes for the most pan ﬁsh, biggest bass and biggest catﬁsh. One container of bait is provided.

JUNE 10 Island Rendezvous. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Isle a la Cache Mu-

seum, Romeoville. Experience 18th-century Illinois and connect the past with the present with interactive crafts, games, activities, live music and gifted storytellers. Food will also be available for purchase.

JUNE 17 Arts & Nature on the River. Noon-4 p.m., at Four Rivers

Environmental Education Center, Channahon. Stroll trails as you watch, listen and participate in a sampling of creative arts inspired by the natural world. See performances and demonstrations, and explore activities and exhibits.

JUNE 30 Deadline for Joliet East Class of 1977 40th Reunion.

Last day for reservations for Aug. 19 reunion at the Joliet Country Club from 6-11 p.m. $60 per person. To buy tickets simply include your name, address, number attending and contact information and mail it with your check (payable to: Joliet East Class of 1977), to Joliet East Class of 1977, 1147 Brook Forest Avenue #171, Shorewood, IL 60404.

AUGUST 5 Kids’ Fishing Derby. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at Monee Reservoir. Prizes

will be awarded in three age categories for the largest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught. Open to ages 5-15, the derby is $5 per person.

AUGUST 19 Hummingbird Fest and Nature Celebration. 1-5 p.m., at

Plum Creek Nature Center. Thorn Creek Audubon Society will be on site, banding hummingbirds and recording important statistics. Attendees can also adopt a hummingbird, or try their skill at slacklining, tree climbing or cycling on the trail.

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POLICE BLOTTER Information in Police Blotter is obtained from Joliet, Shorewood and Lockport police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

JOLIET APRIL 18 » Suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on the 3000 block of Harris Drive and stole a wedding ring. » Suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on the 3000 block of Harris Drive and stole 10 CDs and some change. » David C. Scholp, 39, of Braidwood, was cited near Caton Farm and Westline Drive for no valid registration and driving while license suspended. » Alvaro Alvizo-Jimenez, 31, of Joliet, was cited near E. Cass and Parks for driver’s license never issued, unregistered registration, and no registration light. APRIL 19 » An unknown man wearing a white mask and black hoodie was seen entering a detached garage on the 1500 block of Timberline. The homeowner heard the man and called 911. The offender left the scene before deputies arrived. Nothing was stolen.

» Suspect(s) entered a detached garage on the 3500 block of Theodore and stole a wallet, ﬂashlights, CDs, and money out of two vehicles. APRIL 20 » Alena Marie Tabor, 21, of Lemont, was arrested at the Will County Courthouse for possession of a controlled substance. » Suspect(s) stole 4 Michelin Super single tires from a property on the 18000 block of NW Front Rd. » Charron Spann, 46, of Joliet, was arrested on E. Zarley Blvd for criminal trespass to residence and resisting police. » Derrick Oden, 36, of Joliet, was cited near Collins and E. Cass for driving while license suspended and improper use of registration. » Anwanna Pierce, 31, of Joliet, was cited near E. Cass and Parksfor no valid driver’s license. APRIL 21 » Paul A. Tate, 28, of Joliet was cited near Plainﬁeld Rd. and I55 for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. » Jacobo Garcia, 35, of Joliet, was cited near Maple and Elgin for no registration lights and driver’s license never issued.

was cited near 5th Avenue and S. Briggsfor no seat belts and driving while license suspended. APRIL 23 » Marie T. Lane, 31, of Joliet, was cited near Woodruff and Arthur for improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license revoked.

LOCKPORT APRIL 18 » Alisha Drake, 31, of Chicago, was cited near W. Division St. and S. Gaylord Rd. for no tail light and no valid driver’s license. APRIL 21 » April Svoboda, 25, of Lisle was cited near W. 159th and S. Adelmann Rd. for driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no front registration plate. APRIL 22 » William Spencer Nobles, 28, of Lockport, was arrested for three counts of criminal dam to property after he was observed punching residents mailboxes on the 15000 block of S. Archer.

APRIL 22 » Jeffrey Paganessi, 38, of Joliet, was arrested on the 400 block of Peale for assault. » John R. Hernandez, 41, of Joliet,

SHERIFF FROM PAGE 3 partment for 20 years and the two members who have served over 25 years. Fifteen staff have also retired in the past year and some were in attendance to be recognized. Other awards included fourteen Life Saving Awards, a Meritorious Service, four Distinguished Service, three Civilian Service Awards, two Supervisory Excellence Awards, and the Auxiliary Deputy of the Year and Auxiliary Supervisor of the Year. Joliet Police Detective Tizoc Landeros was presented with an Appreciation Award for his assistance to the Sheriff’s Investigation Division in securing a confession from a homicide suspect. The evening was culminated by awards given to Julie Murnane, Telecommunicator of the Year;

Kathleen Zacharias, Civilian of the Year; Correctional Sergeant Adrienne Knazze, Correctional Supervisor of the Year, Correctional Deputy of the Year, Jerry Outlaw; Supervisor of the Year, Lt. Steve Talmontas, and Deputy of the Year, Jeff Jerz. Sheriff Kelley stated, “I could not be more proud to be a part of this department. This event highlights the best of the best police department around. It is a pleasure and an honor to recognize these fine men and women for their exemplary achievements and continued efforts in improving the Sheriff’s Office and in keeping our citizens safe.” “On behalf of the command staff, and the entire Will County Sheriff’s Office staff, we congratulate each and every award recipient that we are honoring tonight.”

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Former USF women’s basketball coach Quigley-Smith and staff head to Lewis University BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

How does a program in the Joliet area replace a coach with bloodlines to one of the top athletic families in Will County? With another one, that’s how. Lewis University announced welcomed Samantha QuigleySmith as the 13th head women’s basketball coach in school-history last week. She replaces Kristen Gillespie, who accepted the head job at Illinois State University after only two seasons at Lewis. Quigley comes to Lewis from the University of St. Francis, where she posted a record of 101-62 in five seasons on the bench. Last year, the Saints posted a 34-2 record and were undefeated in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. St. Francis advanced to the NAIA Division II semifinals. Quigley-Smith was named the CCAC Coach of the Year for a second-consecutive season. She was also selected as the Illinois Basketball Coach Association Coach of the Year and was a WBCA/United States Marine Corps NAIA National Coach of the Year finalist. “I am really excited to be here,” Quigley-Smith said. “I have to

thank my family, it wasn’t an easy decision the last couple weeks, but it is great to be here. I have to thank St. Francis, who gave me my start at the ripe age of 23 years old. I was grateful to have that opportunity to coach and be a head coach at such a young age. I have to thank Lewis and the search committee. I know they had some really great candidates and to choose me, I am really lucky. “After meeting with the search committee, I immediately felt like this was family and it felt right and the second time I came, just driving up to the university felt right.” This year was not the first time Quigley-Smith considered applying for the Lewis position. “When coach Gillespie took the position at Illinois State, I jumped at the opportunity,” she said. “When the position opened two years ago, it was something I thought long and hard about, but the timing wasn’t so great. I felt like now was a good time and I was ready to accept the challenge. “Not everyone goes to a crosstown rival, but the step up in division to NCAA Division II was big and to be able to be part of an athletic program that has been so successful.” SEE MOVE PAGE 8

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Lewis University has hired former USF women’s basketball coach to the same position.

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While she said she has no plans to leave Lewis in the near future, Quigley-Smith said that the idea that the last two Lewis coaches moved on to Division-I jobs was intriguing. “I would be crazy to say that

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM it wasn’t in the back of my head, but our family is really established in the area and we are not looking to go anywhere anytime soon,” she said. “It does speak volumes about the program that they are producing coaches that are having great success and they are leading coaches to the

highest level there is.” That desire to some day coach at the Division I level is a reason St. Francis AD Dave Laketa knew Quigley-Smith would not be a Saint forever. “We are grateful to Samantha for the work that she did to turn our women’s basketball program into one of the top-caliber programs at the NAIA level,” Laketa said in a statement. “It has been extremely fun to watch her develop over these past five years, culminating with this year’s undefeated regular-season record and a trip to the semifinals of the NAIA National Tournament. “I know that this was a very difficult decision for Samantha to make with her and her family’s ties to St. Francis, but one that I know will serve her well along her career path. We were glad to give Samantha her first head coaching opportunity and know that she will do well for

many years to come.” Her ties to the community run deeper than just USF. Quigley-Smith was also a JCA legend, as she was the 2006 Chicago Sun-Times Female Athlete of the Year as a basketball, volleyball and softball standout. She was a two-time Illinois Basketball Coaches Association AllState First Team and Associated Press Class AA All-State Third Team selection in basketball. She finished with 1,910 career points as an Angel. She went on to play for Doug Bruno at DePaul, where she played from 2006-11. She left as No. 20 on the all-time scoring list with 1,273 and was third with 484 assists. She was a two-time All-Big East selection and was named an Honorable Mention WBCA All-American in 2011 and a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award as a senior. The same sea-

son, Quigley Smith earned Capital One Academic All-District honors and was the recipient of the Big East Sportsmanship Award. Quigley-Smith will not be coming to Lewis alone, as she looks to bring her entire USF staff to Lewis with her, including former Joliet Catholic boys coach and 1974 Lewis graduate Dan McCarthy. “My intention is to bring everyone over and hopefully everything works with logistics and our graduate assistant getting some credits transferred over, but it looks like everything will work out,” she said. “Dan McCarthy was a huge part for our success and he is a big reason why I am the coach I am today, so I had to have him come over.” The staff will inherit a team that advanced to the NCAA Regional Tournament for the fifthstraight season and is paced by 2017 Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year Jessica Kelliher. The Flyers will play at St. Francis in December.

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severe weather

It may be tempting to be out in the storm, but if you head outside during a storm, you are risking injury or even death. Consider watching a storm from the comfort of inside a garage, where you can leave the door open and see, hear and smell the storm while it comes through.

keep ﬂashlights or candles handy Strong storms can knock out power. Always have a backup light source readily available in case the power goes out. Also, you may need a battery-powered radio or a charged mobile phone at the ready to keep up on storm alerts.

Safety First When observing

Thunderstorms

hunderstorms occur when cold upper air descends and warm, moist air rises. When these air masses collide, they form thick cumulonimbus clouds, often referred to as “thunderheads.” Thunderstorms may begin and end

in an instant, or several storms may string together to make thunder and lighting clusters. While thunderstorms can occur during any time of the year, they’re more likely to occur in spring and summer.

keep pets in mind when planning for disasters S

trong storms can barrel through a location with tremendous force, obliterating homes in the process. The prospect of a natural disaster often forces people to take inventory of their lives and make decisions about what items to protect and how to prepare for the inevitability of an approaching threat. When making disaster preparedness plans, pet owners need to factor in care of their companion animals. Many people refuse to leave pets behind. However, faced with the

keep pets in an interior room so they do not get spooked

prospect of an impending storm or other calamity, pet owners may not know where to turn when it comes to caring for pets. Some inevitably stay behind after disaster evacuations have been issued with the fear pets may not be allowed in shelters or could be turned away from hotels. This can put homeowners, pets and rescue workers at risk for greater injury. Knowing how to behave during a disaster, and caring for a pet in the process, can assist with keeping everyone safe.

Thunderstorms frighten many animals, so pets should not share in your storm-watching endeavors. They may injure themselves trying to escape the noise. It’s best if pets are kept in a quiet, dark space until the storm has ended.

steer clear of standing bodies of water

Create an emergency supply kit Have extra food and water on hand for pets just in case you are stranded at home or need to go to a shelter. Store three to four days’ worth of food and water in sealed containers.

check pet i.d. is current Dogs and cats should wear identiﬁcation tags that include a mobile telephone number. Should the animal become lost, anyone can reach you regardless of your current location.

Have a contingency plan

Downed power lines may leach electricity through puddles, potentially causing electrocution if people are standing in puddles. Do not touch any wires that seem suspicious. Water is an easy conduit for lightning, so avoid any bodies of water during a thunderstorm.

do not seek shelters under trees if caught outdoors during storm Accuweather.com advises that people who cannot ﬁnd reasonable shelter after a storm should take steps to minimize their risk of being struck or injured. Crouch as low to the ground as you can, but do not lie down on the ground or put your hands down. Stay on just your feet to cover as little ground as possible. You also want to be as low as you can to reduce your risks of being a lightning target.

keep electrical conductor items away from you Summer weather is bound to include some thunderstorms. Where there is thunder, there’s lightning, and remember to stay safe by watching these storms from a distance and making smart choices.

know your options People who live in particularly vulnerable areas, like those prone to wildﬁres or coastal ﬂooding, should map out a disaster plan. This plan will spell out what everyone in the home will do in the event an evacuation is needed or if you need to stay put with the potential for utility interruption.

Find pet-friendly lodging Many hotels allow pets overnight stays for a nominal security fee. Know which hotels will accept companion animals and include their contact information in your preparedness kit.

Speak with friends and family members and make arrangements for someone to care for your pet if you will be displaced for quite some time.

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Keeping a mortgage for the deduction is bad math DEAR DAVE, My wife and I are looking at buying a new home. We’ve been really blessed with our finances, and we’re at a point where we can pay cash for a new house and still have plenty of money in the bank. Should we do this, or is it a better idea to get a mortgage for the tax deduction? BRIAN DEAR BRIAN, I think the real question is this: Why wouldn’t you pay cash if you have the ability to do so? I would never advise someone to get, or keep, a mortgage just for the tax deduction, because these tax deductions are never 100 percent. Let’s pretend you had a $200,000 mortgage at five percent interest. That would be $10,000 a year in interest. If you take a $10,000 tax deduction and you’re in a 25 percent tax bracket, that would save you 25 percent of $10,000 on your tax bill — or $2,500. So, you would never send $10,000 to your mortgage company just to avoid sending $2,500 to the IRS. You don’t keep a mortgage just for the tax deduction. That’s trading a dollar for a quarter, and you don’t want to do that. Everybody thinks los-

ing the tax deduction is an awful thing, but you could give $10,000 extra to your church — something you don’t have to be in debt to do — and get the same tax write-off. There are numerous positive aspects to staying out of debt. One big thing it does is change your risk level. It gives you a level of peace and security you’ll never have when debt is hanging over your head. All that money that was going out the door to the bank can be used to build wealth and give like never before! —DAVE DEAR DAVE, I paid off my house a little over a year ago, and I’m completely debt-free. That’s a good thing, because I recently had some large

medical bills and I don’t have quite as much cash as usual on hand. My younger sister recently received a tax bill from the IRS for $30,000. I love her to death, but she’s extremely irresponsible with money and in debt up to her eyeballs. I know how you feel about debt, and I’ve tried to teach her how to handle money, but considering her situation — should I take out a home equity loan of $30,000 to help her? TONI DEAR TONI, Absolutely not! Does that mean you don’t love her and care about her? It does not. But you told me she won’t behave with money. You don’t give money to people who won’t behave with the stuff. That kind of behavior doesn’t help anyone, and it doesn’t fix the problem. It’s like giving a drunk a drink. —DAVE * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey. SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 1324 Fairmount Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 (Single Family residence). On the 15th day of June, 2017 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff V. VEOLA BAKER; SANDRA EVANS; CITY OF JOLIET; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. Case No. 16 CH 1832 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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: klein daday aretos & o’donoghue llc 2550 w. golf road rolling meadows, illinois 60008 P: (847) 590-8700 F: (847) 590-9825 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 5/24, 5/31, 6/7

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JOLIET 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 TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs. VEOLA BAKER; SANDRA EVANS; CITY OF JOLIET; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. No. 16 CH 1832 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 6th day of March, 2017, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 15th day of June, 2017 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: THE SOUTH TWENTY TWO FEET OF LOT THIRTY NINE AND THE NORTH TWENTY TWO FEET OF LOT FORTY, IN FAIRMOUNT PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWO, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED 5/18/1904, AS DOC. NO. 227714, IN PLAT 15, AT PAGE 9

THEREOF. Commonly known as: 1324 Fairmount Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 Description of Improvements: Single Family residence P.I.N.: 30-07-02-113-006-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: klein daday aretos & o’donoghue llc 2550 w. golf road rolling meadows, illinois 60008 P: (847) 590-8700 F: (847) 590-9825 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 5/24, 5/31, 6/7

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SCHOOLS Two Orenic 5th graders win Entrepreneur Award, grant William B. Orenic Intermediate School fifth graders Maria Cemeno and Kailey Heyduk got a big surprise during their school lunch recently when Lewis University Director of School Partnerships Larry Wiers surprised them with the Entrepreneur Award for their business, “Double Sides,” that they presented at the Young Entrepreneur EXPO, organized by Lewis University and the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The big surprise was that Cemeno and Heyduk were also chosen by a secret “angel investor” at the expo to receive a $100 investment to their business and their W.B.O. Entrepreneurship Club. “This is a big honor,” Wiers said after the presentation. “This angel investor decided that of all the student businesses that presented, if he was going to invest in a company, he would invest in you.” Wiers told them the angel investor’s comments about their business included that the “concept overall was very solid,” and that the “product is durable and priced to make a small margin.” The product Cemeno and Heyduk designed was a double-sided pencil with an eraser in the middle. The pencil can be bent in the middle to expose the eraser. The idea is that with pencil leads on each end, students won’t have to sharpen them as much, decreasing distractions in the classroom. They said they were very surprised to receive the award. Heyduk was the one who initially came up with the idea, the partners said, then together they modified it and did the work on the design, cost effectiveness and marketing plan. “It’s kind of crazy,” Cemeno said, “because we were only fifth graders.” Heyduk said she thought the secret angel investor realized the invention would help students work harder in school without as many distractions. “There’s no limit to their imaginations,” W.B.O. Entrepreneurship Club Co-Sponsor Ann Provencher said. Also presenting the award were Troy School Board President/Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Co-Chair

Mark Griglione and Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce President Mary Jaworski. Troy School District 30-C Superintendent Dr. Todd Koehl, W.B.O. Principal Larry Piatek, and W.B.O. Entrepreneurship Club Co-Sponsors Christopher Giugler and Ann Provencher also attended.

Troy invites area educators to summer technology workshop Area educators wanting to learn more about classroom technology applications may register now for the DeICE Summer Workshop, at Troy Middle School, Thursday, July 27. Participants are not required to be members of DeICE, which is the Will County Branch of the Il-

NEWS ABOUT SCHOOLS IN YOUR COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017 | SHOREWOODSENTINEL.COM linois Computing Educators. The event is open to anyone in the field of education, from early education through college, who has an interest. Sessions at the workshop will be led by presenters from six Illinois and one Florida school districts. Topics will include leveled sessions on Seesaw Digital Portfolios, Class Dojo and Google Classroom, as well as coding in the classroom, podcasts, Google Forms and Old School Games used in a “techy” way. Members will also present sessions on Makerspaces, green screen videos and other technology tools for kindergarten through eighth grade. Time will be allowed during each session for practice and questions. The biannual DeICE workshops are designed to allow teachers to share information about practical technology programs and equipment they have found useful in their classrooms.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Your emotions are likely to get the best of you in spirited discussions. Avoid confrontations in the week ahead. Try to enjoy the world as it is. Don’t worry what others think.

GEMINI

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

Don’t try to swat a fly with a sledgehammer. There may be a tendency for you to make a minor problem out to be a bigger deal than it actually is. Keep your priorities in order and don’t act as if a minor setback is the end of the world.

LEO

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

Slow and steady wins the race. Not that you’re in a race, but pacing yourself and taking your time will yield a far better result that if you try to rush. Others have come to rely on your efficiency and dependability, don’t let them down.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Actions speak louder than words. Others are likely to respond better to what you do rather than what you say as deeds will leave no questions about your sincerity. Get all the facts before making judgments or reaching conclusions.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Don’t get too big for your britches. Overconfidence could come back to haunt you as this week unfolds. You should always be prepared for even the slightest chance that you could fail and have a backup plan.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. A knee-jerk reaction could land you right in the middle of a messy situation that would be best to avoid. Break up the monotony by doing something original this week.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

Agree to disagree. There’s little point in trying to get the last word in as you’re not going to change anyone’s opinion and they aren’t going to change yours. Build upon common interests rather than focusing on differences.

CANCER

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

Step back and count to 10. Take care when dealing with those who may get under your skin as you could be quick to lose your cool. If tried and true methods aren’t working for you, thinking outside the box could provide the answer.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Don’t believe everything that you hear. You may get showered with information today but not all of it is likely to be true. Do your own homework before using any facts and determine whether sources are valid or just blowing hot air.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Live and let live. There will always be people who see the world differently than you do so simply try to respect their opinions as you would have them respect your own. Adversity will be easy to overcome if you just keep your cool.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Expand your horizons. Reading up on a subject could provide valuable insights for business or life in general. Keep an open mind if a companion wants to try something different as the experience could be worthwhile.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Don’t let them drag you down to their level. Certain people may just be itching for a fight and you won’t need to do much to pull their trigger. Diffuse tense situations with humor or just walk away in the week ahead.

JUMBLE

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