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JUNE 7, 2017 VOL. 22 ISSUE 26 SHOREWOODSENTINEL.COM

OUT+ ABOUT Your guide to Summer Fun INSIDE!

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Special Voices An inclusive city moving closer to reality SEE PAGE 4

SPORTS

STATE CHAMPS Knudsen, Meyer end the year on top SEE PAGE 7

BUSINESS Dave Says Age is no reason to adjust Baby Steps SEE PAGE 11

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COMMUNITY >> SHOREWOOD LIONS

Shorewood Lions holds inaugural Mom-A-Rama Mom-A-Rama hosted more than 70 vendors, providing a space for women to connect

BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

It was an afternoon dedicated to women in the community last weekend at the Joliet Elks Club.

Shorewood Lions International hosted its inaugural Mom-ARama, a community event focused on providing a space for women to connect over food, live music and shopping, as well as promote small businesses.

It also featured a raffle, a 50/50 drawing and a live auction.

“What we were doing is we were planning our annual pancake breakfast, and I thought to myself, ‘let’s add some vendors—eight or 10 vendors,’” said Noelle Viola, president of Shorewood Lions International.

“Pretty quickly when I put out the call for vendors, all of a sudden I had 30 vendors.”

That’s when the club decided to make the event special for the moms in the community, Viola said.

This year, the Mom-A-Rama hosted more than 70 vendors.

“We’ve had kind of steady flow since I’ve gotten here at about 10:30 a.m.,” said Julie Hannik, a consultant for Honey & Lace by Julz. “I know visitors were shopping up noon… It’s a beautiful day.”

Honey & Lace by Julz is a vendor that focuses on providing clothing for women and girls.

From shirts and leggings to dresses and cardigans, they provide just about anything you can imagine, Hannik said.

“It’s a good way to get the business name out there,” Hannik said. “Because we’re fairly new, they’re learning about us.”

“They love what they see and they love what they feel, so I’m happy with that,” Hannik said.

“It’s about getting the word and

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Jason Benefield (left) and Colleen Wild perform a song at the Shorewood Lions International’s inaugural Mom-A-Rama. spreading it.”

Hannik said it’s nice to see how the event can work two-fold by promoting small businesses and the work of the Shorewood Lions Club.

“I’m all about supporting anybody, anything in the community,” she said.

Attendee Michele Ryjewski, of Joliet, said she was enjoying her afternoon at the Joliet Elks Club.

“There’s a lot of different stuff,” she said. “I’m enjoying see all the different creative stuff.”

“Some of this stuff, I’ve never heard of, but it’s really unique and kind of cool stuff,” she said.

Ryjewski dropped in with the hope of finding her favorite vendor, LuLaRoe. “I like the clothes,” she said.

Ryjewski said the turnout for the Shorewood Lions Club event was nice to see.

“Anything local I usually try to support,” she said. “You got to support your local stuff.”

A portion of the proceeds raised at the inaugural Mom-ARama supports the Shorewood Lions International and its mis-

sion to assist children and seniors in the community in fulfilling their hearing and vision needs.

“We get kids, seniors—anybody who doesn’t have insurance coverage—we will get eye exams, hearing exams and the devices they need,” Viola said.

Shorewood Lions International helps support close to 100 people each year.

“I hope that nobody is at home saying, ‘I can’t see and I can’t do anything about it,’” Viola said. “I think it’s important that people know that organizations, like the Lions Club, is out there.

“We’re a small chapter, like I said,” Viola said. “We’re the first nonprofit in Shorewood. We’ve been here since 1963, and a lot of the people in our community don’t even know who we are… I think people need to know that the Lions Club is here to support, and I hope that one day those who can’t afford to do for themselves count on us to help them, because that’s what we want to do.”

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City reminds residents to take precautions to reduce mosquitos Reduce or eliminate the amount of standing water around your home With the arrival of summer weather, the City of Joliet reminds residents to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites and help reduce the number of potential mosquito breeding sites around their home. Residents are encouraged to remove areas of standing water from their property, as it can act as a breeding ground for this insect.

To help control the mosquito population and, most importantly the species responsible for carrying the West Nile Virus, the City has contracted with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management. The habitat for the species of mosquito that carries the West Nile Virus is in manholes, catch basins, and inlets where standing water can be found. The City of Joliet Mosquito Abatement Program targets all the manholes, catch basins, and inlets to treat with an organic certified extended-release tablet to eradicate these mosquitos. This tablet is effective up to 180 days. The City of Joliet works in conjunction with the Will County Health Department to evaluate and determine when the West Nile Virus is present.

West Nile Virus is a mosquitoborne virus transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Most people who are infected with the West Nile Virus have no symptoms or experience very mild symptoms 3 to 14 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Mild symptoms in-

clude a fever, headache, and body aches, (occasionally with a skin rash on the trunk of the body), and swollen lymph glands. Less than 1 percent of infected people with West Nile Virus will develop severe symptoms. These symptoms include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. Persons older than 50 years of age and immunocompromised per-sons (e.g. transplant patients) have the highest risk of severe disease.

The best way to prevent West Nile disease, or any other mosquito-borne illness, is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Precautions include: � When outdoors between dusk and dawn, wear shoes and socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Loose fitting, light colored clothing is best. Consider staying

indoors at dusk and dawn, which is peak mosquito biting time. � Apply insect repellant to exposed skin when outdoors. The most effective repellents contain DEET. Use caution when applying repellant to children. Products containing 10 percent or less DEET are the most appropriate for children from 2 to 12 years of age. Use repellents as directed by the manufacturer. � Install tight-fitting window and door screens. Check for, and repair, any tears in residential screens, including porches and patios. Try to keep doors and windows shut, especially at night. � Reduce or eliminate the amount of standing water around your home. Remove old tires, tin cans, flowerpots and buckets, and change the water in birdbaths at least once a week. Any container holding water for more than four days can become a breeding ground for thousands of mosquitoes.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS

Joliet-area schools would gain under new school funding formula High-poverty school districts, shortchanged for decades under Illinois’ worst-inthe-nation education funding formula, could see a significant influx of funding to level the playing field with wealthier suburban districts under a landmark school funding reform measure that recently passed in both houses of the legislature.

“Fair funding for K-12 schools would be a huge step forward for Illinois,” said State Sen. Pat McGuire. “There’s been support for this in Will County ever since The Herald-News and I presented standing-room-only town hall meetings on school funding reform in 2004.

Senate Bill 1 means kids would have an equal chance to succeed based on their effort rather than being shortchanged from the start because of their zip code. I urge Gov. Rauner to sign this measure into law as soon as he receives it.”

Senate Bill 1 received support from thousands of school administrators, superintendents, principals, educators, taxpayers and advocates for fair school funding. It would be the first adjustment to the state’s school funding formula in more than 20 years. Currently Illinois labors under a system considered one of the worst in the nation because of its disproportionate reliance on local property wealth.

An analysis of Illinois State Board of Education figures this week by Funding Illinois’ Future – a coalition that advocates for school funding reform – shows potential funding increases for local school districts under Senate Bill 1. Factors

such as a school district’s numbers of students with disabilities, English language learners and low-income students figure into the funding model.

The legislation also provides extra support for the neediest districts and offers property tax relief. Under the legislation, no school district would receive less funding under Senate Bill 1 than they have received under Illinois’ current school funding formula.

The estimated overall gain some area school districts would experience under the Funding Illinois’ Future analysis of SB1 based on FY17 funding levels: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Chaney-Monge School District 88: $248,024 Channahon School District 17: $1,452 Elwood School District 203: $16,451 Fairmont School District 89: $30,995 Joliet School District 86: $8,771,220 Joliet Township High School District 204: $1,647,796 Laraway School District 70c: $628 Lockport School District 91: $22,208 Lockport Township High School District 205: $98,640 Rockdale School District 84: $420 Taft School District 90: $92,870 Union School District 81: $144 Valley View Community Unit School District 365u: $1,605,368 Will County School District 92: $1,954 Woodridge School District 68: $90,416

Data based on figures from Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Department of Human Services, and Advance Illinois. Model assumes a $200 million Property Tax Relief Fund. Numbers reflect an FY17 simulation.

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An inclusive city moving closer to reality

BY DANIEL SMROKOWSKI BUGLE COLUMNIST | COLUMN: SPECIAL VOICES I was recently at the Village Hall in Clarendon Hills co-hosting an On The Table event with my friend Diane Compton, of Westmont. The event was an “Inclusive City” discussion with approximately 25 people both with and without disabilities. The Chicago Community Trust, a foundation that for the past 3-years has sponsored civic discussion groups, backed our particular On The Table program; bringing people together to discuss important events and issues in a fun way. Special Olympics also got involved in this On The Table program because it is celebrating Special Olympics’ 50th anniversary next year.

Diane and I were grateful for the opportunity to lead this On The Table discussion. This town hall-style meeting gave those of us in the disability community a place to talk about the need for inclusion in our towns, schools, jobs, and in the media.

Inclusion in our community means exposure for everyone to people with special needs.

“The fact that, whether you’re a regular education or special education teacher, the more you’re exposed to children with special needs you’re going to become more equipped and

confident in your interaction with kids regardless of your certificate,” said Amy McCurry, of Clarendon Hills, and mother to Abbey, a middle school student diagnosed with Down syndrome.

“If Inclusion is successful, they [regular education teachers] are with those kiddos [individuals with special needs] as much as special education teachers.”

Abbey is always told by her mother to not talk solely to her special education teacher or her aide because her mother wants Abbey to talk to all the various teachers during the day.

This example of my friend Abbey’s inclusive education illustrates how those without disabilities can learn how to have a conversation with someone who has special needs. There might still exist people in our community who think that a person with special needs should not be included in regular education classrooms.

Teachers, other professionals, and all residents of our towns must come together to support inclusion of those of us with disabilities, thus creating an inclusive city. In our schools and jobs and also in the media, whether in film, television, radio, or podcast, those of us with disabilities are often not seen, and if we are, we are not always portrayed in a positive light.

Gradually, however, the inclusion of those of us with disabilities is beginning

SPECIAL VOICES

By Daniel Smrokowski to change for the better. The general public is beginning to see the joy and the whole gamut of human experience on the faces of those who are diagnosed with disabilities.

The Emmy award-winning docuseries, “Born This Way,” is becoming an incredibly powerful platform for advocacy. Beginning three weeks ago, “Born This Way” premiered its third season on the A&E television network, and is showing, through the power of stories, the inclusion of the disability community in our mainstream community.

This television show breaks new ground as being one of the first reality docuseries to feature people with intellectual disabilities. The show centers around seven young adults with Down syndrome as they follow their passions and lifelong dreams, explore friendships, romantic relationships, and work, all while defying society’s expectations of them. This show also gives their families the opportunity to talk SEE VOICES PAGE 5

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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.

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A P R I L 2 5 » Suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on the 200 block of Pheasant Run Road and stole a purse. » Daniel J. Coffee, 62, of Joliet was arrested on the 900 block of Murphy Drive for battery. » Rodney Dawson, 54, of Joliet, was cited near E. Cass and Henderson Avenue for improper display of registration, driving while license revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. » Bianca V. Mauricio, 23, of Joliet, was cited near E. Cass and Collins for defective windshield, obstructed windshield/tinted, and driving while license suspended.

VOICES FROM PAGE 4 about the joy and challenges their young adult with Down syndrome brings to their families and communities as a whole. The racially diverse cast includes: Elena, Megan, Steven, Sean, Rachel, Cristina, and John.

“Born This Way” is not just a show about and for adults with Down syndrome. People with any disability and those without can relate to the show. Kris Bomgaars and her daughter, cast member Megan, told me that everyone from medical professionals to legislators to restaurant workers and everyone in-between is watching this show.

“I had someone say to me once ‘I didn’t know I could have a conversation with someone who had Down syndrome’” said Kris Bomgaars. “And oh my gosh, are you kidding me I can’t get her [Megan] to stop having conversations.”

The stories like the ones shown on “Born This Way” or that of my friend Abbey McCurry being included in regular classrooms are why inclusion matters.

These stories show us how are inclusion in our towns, schools, and media

A P R I L 2 6 » Suspect(s) threw a brick through a window of a residence on the 300 block of Luana.

A P R I L 2 7 » Francisco Uribe-Garcia, 57, of Joliet was cited near E. Cass and Collins for improper display of registration, improper lane us, and driving while license suspended. » APRIL 28 » Matthew J. Sefcik, 51, of Joliet was arrested on the 1500 block of E. Cass St. for resisting a peace officer and was held on an active warrant. » Marissa Johnson, 23, of Joliet, was cited near E. Jackson and Collins for no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no front plate. » Dora O. Davila, 22, of Joliet, was cited near E. Washington and S. Chicago for improper display of registration and driving while license suspended. » Tondra Newell, 31, of 707 Chase Avenue in Joliet was cited near Cass and Eastern » for driving while license revoked.

A P R I L 2 9 » Shakia Lewis, 29, of Dolton, was cited near Richards and E. Washington for obstructed windshield, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

A P R I L 3 0 » Roberto Huizar, 44, of Joliet was arrested on the 800 block of G St. » for criminal damage to property. » Suspect(s) broke into a business on the on the 2500 block of E. Cass St. and stole cash.

M AY 1 » Suspect(s) entered a trailer on the 200 block of Independence and stole a weed eater and a leaf blower.

should be.

Independent living is one of many storylines that viewers see on this current season of “Born This Way.” This past fall, I sat down virtually with Cristina Sanz and her dad Mariano, of Long Beach, Calif. and stars of Born This Way. Cristina and Mariano told me about one of her dreams that she would like viewers to see in season 3. Cristina would like to learn how to live independently in her own apartment.

Within the first few episodes of Season 3, we begin to see Cristina well on her way to accomplishing this skill of independent living.

I had the opportunity to speak with others of this incredible cast of “Born This Way” on my own radio show program, Special Chronicles, and in getting to know this diverse group of young adults with Down syndrome, I feel like we could be great friends.

One of the stars, Steven Clark, was diagnosed with Mosaic Down syndrome, a rare form of Down syndrome that differs from the Down syndrome diagnosis that many of his cast-mates have. In addition to starring on “Born This Way,” Steven is a huge fan of mov-

ies.

He has binders filled with movies he’s seen and wants to see, he plays Challenger baseball, and he hopes to someday try competing in more sports within Special Olympics.

“Not only is it [Born This Way] a docuseries, it’s our lives,” said Steven. “You’ve got to have a narrative, you’ve got to have a story.”

“Born This Way” is a powerful platform for inclusion, education, and advocacy within our disability community. Join me by tuning in on Tuesdays at 9/8c to the A&E Network or on their app.

Join me more broadly by supporting inclusion in our towns and in the mainstream media of those of us with special needs.

Daniel Smrokowski was born threeand-a-third months premature and was diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language disorder. He is an award-winning columnist covering special needs stories. Daniel is the founder of Special Chronicles, a pioneering nonprofit media platform that gives respect and voice to people with special needs.

Daniel is also involved as an athlete and global messenger with Special Olympics Illinois. Come join us at www.

SpecialChronicles.com.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Creative energy is at a high point. The practical application of your imaginative ideas, however, could escape your notice in the early part of the week. Focus on fulfilling your dreams.

GEMINI

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

Let your business schemes simmer for a few days before putting them into action. The week might begin with a certain amount of confusion but you will quickly get a clear picture.

LEO

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

Don’t pretend to be a wallflower if you meet some new friends. The more enthusiasm you show the more enjoyment you will experience this week. Problems at home may tax your ingenuity

ACROSS 1 LIGHT SOURCE 4 SEA BORDERING UZBEKISTAN 8 ONLINE MONEY SOURCE 13 PREPARE FOR A SNAP 15 “SONS AND LOVERS” AUTHOR 17 HEAT 19 TUSCAN HILL CITY 20 “__ DOES IT!” 21 ZIPPED 22 GULF COAST RESORT CITY 24 LIKE SRIRACHA SAUCE 26 SMIDGEN 27 COLORFUL COVER-UPS 31 HEAT 35 ALLEY WANDERER 36 POPULAR TRUCK BRAND 37 IMPORTANT TIME 38 HEAT 45 UNITES, IN A WAY 46 PETA CONCERN 47 TURN RIGHT 48 “NO, REALLY?” 53 EGG ON 56 L, VIS-À-VIS C 58 JUNKYARD MATERIAL 59 HEAT 62 IT’S THINLY DISGUISED 63 FRIES, E.G. 64 MEDICARE CARD SPECIFICATION 65 FABULOUS RUNNER-UP 66 TALK TRASH TO

DOWN 1 EUPHORIA 2 REGION THAT REBELLED AGAINST PERSIA IN ABOUT 500 B.C. 3 WORK AT

WEDDINGS 4 HULU DISTRACTIONS 5 BUTLER IN A CLASSIC FILM 6 GREEK LEADER 7 LOGAN OF “60 MINUTES” 8 EMS DESTINATIONS 9 ADVERTISED ADVANTAGE OF SOME LIGHTS 10 “GET __”: 1967 ESQUIRES HIT 11 AMOUNT TO PLOW 12 CRY OUT FOR 14 “YOU’RE WELCOME,” IN HAVAN A 16 ANGER SIMILE 18 LIKE WILLIE NELSON’S VOICE 23 KABUKI ACCESSORY 25 URL ENDER 27 EASY MARK 28 HOST AFTER ALLEN 29 MED. TESTS USING LEADS 30 “NOW DO YOU BELIEVE ME?” 31 WIT’S END? 32 1,509-MILE BORDER RIVER 33 BIG DOS

34 2011 NBA RETIREE 35 DIVS. ON SOME RULERS 39 “THE GRAPES OF WRATH” CHARACTER 40 MAKE SURE OF 41 TITTER 42 BAY AREA TRAVEL LETTERS 43 HOME OF THE WNBA’S SHOCK 44 PUTS UP 48 BOTANIST’S FIELD 49 PROPOSAL 50 OLD CELTIC RELIGIOUS LEADER 51 COLUMN IN UN CALENDRIER 52 FENCING SWORDS 53 HUNT FOR BARGAINS 54 HEMINGWAY SOBRIQUET 55 CAB COMPANY COMPETITOR 57 IMAGE ON MISSOURI’S STATE QUARTER 60 “CITIZENFOUR” ORG. 61 SAISON IN PROVENCE

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Take another whack at the piÒata despite a blindfold.

You may be willing to take risks without the benefit of clear vision in the week ahead. There is something good waiting if you can find it.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

You can be matchless or merely mediocre. If something “works” there may still be room for improvement. Make sure all facets of a project are optimized in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You may struggle to get to the bottom of a confusing financial problem. Once you discover the truth it will be easy to overcome. Get plenty of sleep in the week ahead to offset nervous energy.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

Tie your timing to the tides of progress. Remember that any low tide is always followed by a high tide. Hold off making key financial decisions in the first few days of the week.

CANCER

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

Do less talking and more listening in the week ahead.

Pay attention to trusted friends and advisors as you are likely to hear the truth. It is a good week for gathering knowledge and wisdom.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Details may be in the dark until the light dawns later in the week. Someone’s remarks could negatively influence your business sense. Wait a few days before making crucial decisions or taking action.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You can be fierce about fulfilling your fantasies as this week unfolds. Hold off on making major business and financial decision until mid-week when better opportunities may arise.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

You may be inspired by powerful ideas in the week ahead. Bow to traditions and honor conventions in order to achieve your dreams. Don’t step out of line during the next few days.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Disarray and unsightly appearances could undo the aura of harmony that you hope to achieve this week.

Keep your affairs organized; make an extra effort to make a good impression.

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STATE TRACK AND FIELD

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CHAMPS

Minooka’s Knudsen, Lockport’s Meyer earn Class 3A state titles

BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

CHARLESTON – No matter the sport, no matter time, winning a triple crown is milestone for any athlete.

That is what Minooka’s Soren Knudsen pulled off Memorial Day weekend at the Class 3A boys state track and field meet in O’Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.

Last Saturday, the Indian senior won the 3200-meter run in a time of 9 minutes, 3.41 seconds and also claimed the title in the 1600 run in 4:10.51.

Those two, together with his win the cross country finals in the fall, give him the distance triple crown – something that has not been done in the state’s largest class since 2013 when Jack Keelan of St. Ignatius completed the feat.

“I can’t really put it into words,” Knudsen said after the race.

“There was a lot of stress in the last half hour (leading up to the 1600) and I haven’t completely gathered my thoughts. I am usually really

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calm and joking around and lacking in the nervousness and I tried to still be like that in the two mile, but it was very nerve wracking.”

While Knudsen ran away from the field in the 3200, the 1600 came down to the wire.

“Illinois is the real deal,” he said.

“Especially in that 800, 1600 and 3200 distance. The two mile, I was extremely confident in. I almost knew I was going to win, but the mile was uncertain. There are a lot of different competitors out here with a lot of different race strategies and they are different kind of runners than I am. In Illinois, you never do know. If we run this race 10 times, I don’t win 10 times and that is what makes this so special.”

Only a rare accomplishment like what Knudsen earned is enough to trump another incredible performance by Lockport junior John Meyer.

Meyer won the Class 3A shot put title with a put of 65-feet, 10.5-inches. It was his secondstraight state championship in the shot put.

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Minooka senior Soren Knudsen completed the distance triple crown.

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SOFTBALL

Porters fall in sectional final to SWSC Griffins

BY SCOTT TAYLOR For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

Coming in to the game, second seeded Lockport was looking to stop an eight-game losing streak to top seed Lincoln-Way East Friday in the Minooka Sectional final.

But the Porters were unable to get the big hit when it mattered most throughout the game and they fell 5-0, ending their season at 31-5. It was the third straight year the Griffins, who won their fourth straight sectional title, knocked the Porters out of the playoffs.

“We have a great sectional,” Lockport coach Marissa Chovanec said. “There is a lot of talent here. We had two great teams matched up and someone has to lose and unfortunately it was us today.”

The theme of the game for Lockport was leaving runners on base and the first inning set the tone after a leadoff double led to no runs.

“When you don’t score after a leadoff double in the first inning, it kind of sets that tone,” Chovanec said. “We didn’t answer them right away and we left a lot of runners on. We just didn’t find the hits today when we needed it. It is a game of inches and those inches didn’t go our way today.”

In the third and fourth innings, the Porters had runners on second and third with one out and couldn’t score and had the first two runners on in the seventh and couldn’t cross home.

“We were in positions where we were behind throughout the season and they believed they could come back,” Chovanec said. “We just couldn’t get that extra hit today.”

Lockport went with freshman Gianna Bauer on the mound and after three first inning runs, she was relieved by junior Elly Hagen.

“It was our game plan all along, since we planned to be here the last time we played them,” Chovanec said of starting the freshman. “They hadn’t seen Gianna

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Elly Hagen was the second pitcher used in the Porters’ loss to Lincoln-Way East in the Minooka Sectional final. and we felt like the element of surprise was going to work for us the third time. We had a tough call in the first inning and then a couple of walks. Our defense gave them a couple extra outs.

The game then slips away.”

Chovanec was confident the Porters would be playing for a sectional title weeks ago because of the experience and will of the team to get there.

“We have a great group of seniors and a core group of juniors who have been on varsity three years,” Chovanec said. “They wanted to be here and buy into

the system. They had fun every day and believed in what we were doing.”

While the season ended similarly to the past two, it doesn’t change the fact that it was the most successful season for the Porters in several years.

“I can’t say enough about the kids and their desire to be here every day and have fun doing it,” Chovanec said. “This was the first time in a while we were in this position and its been a long time since we’ve won 30-plus games. 31-5, I’m so proud of all these kids.”

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STORY FROM PAGE7 Meyer hit his best put during Friday’s prelims.

“I was feeling pretty confident (after that), I knew I just had to go over 65 (feet),” Meyer said. “Usually I get my best marks in prelims and coming into finals, I just wanted to get the state record but I couldn’t. I was out of tune with my body, but there is nothing I could do. There are points where

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM you just say forget it and just try and throw your hardest and that doesn’t work as all. That last throw I tried to throw as hard as I could and that didn’t work at all. I didn’t stay as calm today.”

Meyer then went on to place second in the discus with a throw of 189-05.

Those two were not the only locals to earn state medals, as Minooka senior Brennan Loughran placed ninth in the pole

vault, clearing 14-0.

Another Minooka senior, Colin Marchio, placed ninth in the 100 dash in 10.95 seconds.

A pair of Indians advanced to the finals, but did not finish in the top nine and earn a medal.

Senior Steve Lasinis was 10th in the long jump with a jump of 22-04.25 and junior Dominic Ruettiger was 11th in the pole vault, clearing 14-feet.

There were also several locals

who competed in the state meet, but did not advance to the finals.

Lockport junior Conor McCarthy competed in the long jump (20-11.25) and the triple jump (40-06.25).

In the pole vault, Lockport senior Andrew Novak missed on the opening height, as did Joliet West senior Dalin Lockman in the high jump.

In the shot put, Lockport’s Kevin Pokorski (51-11.25) and Joliet

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Central senior Angelo Villanueva (50-10.50) both competed in the finals.

Joliet Central junior Oswaldo Guzman posted a time of 1:57.32 in the 800 run, while Minooka junior Brandon Adams ran a 49.23.

The lone area relay was the Minooka 4×400 team of junior Aaron Arroyo, freshman Hector Ramos, junior James Sanchez and junior Brandon Adams, who posted a time of 3:22.85.

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COLUMN > DAVE SAYS

Age is no reason to adjust Baby Steps

DEAR DAVE, My husband and I are in our 50s, and we have just $12,000 to pay off before we’re debt-free. We’ve paid off almost $70,000 in debt in the last two years. We would like to

buy a house soon, but we know we also need an emergency fund.

It would take us almost a year to build up an emergency fund, so should we make adjustments to the Baby Steps since we’re getting older?

DAWN DEAR DAWN, No! It shouldn’t take you two a year to build up an emergency fund considering the rate at which you’ve been paying off debt. You need a fully funded emergency fund or three to six months of expenses set aside before you start saving for a down payment on a home.

You’ve been making great progress, and you obviously have a good income to be able to pay off debt that quickly. Maybe in your case you could lean a little more toward the three-month side with your emergency fund before you start saving for a house. Then, after you’re all moved in, you could revisit the emergency fund and beef it up to six months.

Just stay on course and stick with the plan, Dawn. Fifty isn’t old.

You two have plenty of time to get your finances in order, find a great home, and look forward to many great years ahead!

—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 1849 DELROSE STREET, JOLIET, IL, IL 60435 (Brown brick, single family home with detached two car garage). On the 29th 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: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff V. ROBERTO MELGOZA; JENNIFER MELGOZA; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Defendant.

Case No. 16 CH 1507 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. Judgment amount is $177,813.71 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

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: PIERCE AND ASSOCIATES 1 N. Dearborn Suite 1300 Chicago, Illinois 60602 P: 312-346-9088 F: 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 6/7, 6/14, 6/21

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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LEGAL LISTINGS

JOLIET

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 )

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) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

THE

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

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERTO MELGOZA; JENNIFER MELGOZA; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Defendant. No. 16 CH 1507 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 28th day of March, 2017, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 29th 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: LOT 230 IN WARWICK FIVE SUBDIVISION UNIT B, A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 4, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NO. R90-29857 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NO. R90-62432, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1849 DELROSE STREET, JOLIET, IL, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: Brown

brick, single family home with detached two car garage P.I.N.: 06-03-36-304-023-0000 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.

Judgment amount is $177,813.71 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

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: PIERCE AND ASSOCIATES 1 N. Dearborn Suite 1300 Chicago, Illinois 60602 P: 312-346-9088 F: MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 6/7, 6/14, 6/21

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SCHOOL BRIEFS >> TROY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 30-C

Troy school district honors outstanding staff, retirees Several teachers and other Troy Community School District 30-C staff were recognized by Superintendent Dr. Todd Koehl and other

Troy student chosen for summer STEM program at Loyola Troy Heritage Trail Elementary School fourth-grader Everett Mancke, who will attend William B. Orenic Intermediate School next year, was awarded a position at the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM, at Loyola University in Chicago this summer.

During the week-long forum, Everett will join other high-achieving students in grades three through five to explore various careers in the STEM fields.

The idea of the summer camp, according to NYLF officials, is to challenge students who have

district leaders on the last day of the 2016-2017 school year.

Several were honored with “Q Awards,” which are given each year for exemplary service.

Those receiving Q Awards were Alyson Black and Mary Pat Mayo of Troy Craughwell Elementary School; Laura Stankus, Kathy Mauragus and Kelly Kohrt from Troy Crossroads Elementary School;

already proven themselves academically to work on real-world, student-created projects that will bring their studies to life.

In addition to career exploration, students will participate in teambuilding and problem-solving activities and will learn presentation skills and goal-setting directives.

“Everett is a very talented math and science student,” his Heritage Trail teacher Kristen Eunson said.

“He will benefit from being around other peers.”

Everett said he is looking forward to attending the forum. He plans on eventually pursuing a career as a paleontologist.

“I just always found it interesting that hundreds of millions of years ago, there were all these creatures that roamed the earth before humans,” he said. “Not many people think about that.”

CALENDAR U P CO M I N G E V E N T S I N YO U R A R E A JUNE 10 Island Rendezvous. 11 a.m.-3

p.m., at Isle a la Cache Museum, 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 15 Summer Speaker Series. 6:30

p.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 Rt. 59 in Plainfield. State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is hosting a series of policy speakers throughout the summer.

This discussion is led by Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability and will take an in-depth look at the complex nature of Illinois’ current budget structure.

JUNE 17 Arts & Nature on the River. Noon4 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.

Sue Senders, Michelle Buell and Kristi Walker from Troy Heritage Trail Elementary School; Kristin Copes, Pam Eienheer, Gina Schalk, Dianne Zulkoski, Lisa Verive, Judy Cronk, Ginny Schneider and Brittany Allen from Troy Hofer Elementary School; Bridget McMahon from Troy Shorewood Elementary School; Mike Stellmar, Erika Keen and Kelly Landers from

William B. Orenic Intermediate School; and Aseaul Hamoudeh from Troy Middle School.

Retirees recognized were Wayne Barry and Carol Pieler.

Those receiving awards for years-worked milestones were Sandra Aceves, Marcia Camacho, Melissa Congoran, Susan Dubs, Marcia Enriquez, Dawn Gapsevich, Juana Hollenbeck, Deb-

bie King, Beth Kowalczyk, Dawn Lys, Kathy Mauragas, Kerry McLaughlin, Elizabeth Quiles and Sarah Tyrrell for serving the district for 15 years.

Milestones of 20 years were achieved by Laurie Gjersoe, Debbie Obst and Ben Hauge.

Kathy Barker and Rita Schulz have served the district for 30 years.

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