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Trustees voted unanimously to approve the plan

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NeWS Library gives contractor 10-day extension

Library board, committee members have been disappointed with progress made by general see page 3 contractor

COuNTY NeWS Santa Run may be next Thanksgiving tradition About 400 Santas, dressed to the hilt, gathered in the field house of Joliet Central High School Saturday see page 9 morning

HeALTH Tips for Winter Safety

Proper preparation is critical to keep you and your family safe during the winter months

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SPORTS Several football players honored Seven locals named to all-area squad

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the free event at shorewood Village hall, 1 towne center blvd., was a time for families to connect with the big guy in the red suit – and each other -- as they waited for the lights to go bright on the village’s towering outdoor christmas tree.

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VILLAGe PLAnS neXT 5 YeARS OF LOCAL ROAdWORk

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cloudy High: 38° Low: 33° Making the season merry

Bolingbrook man charged with attempted armed robbery at Woodridge grocery store

Volunteers work hard to make Operation Christmas a success

A Bolingbrook man was charged with attempted armed robbery at a Woodridge Jewel-Osco early Tuesday morning.

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Presence Cancer Care in Joliet first to offer new clinical trial for lymphoma

Des Plaines police warn residents to be wary of scam

The Des Plaines Police Department urges members of the community to be wary of unexpected calls or e-mails from people claiming to be IRS agents.

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partly cloudy High: 40° Low: 35° WEEKEND EVENT: The 38th “Festival of the Gnomes” heads in to town Saturday, Dec. 6, and new this year is an additional show on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St, Joliet.

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Library gives contractor 10-day extension Library board, committee members have been disappointed with progress made by general contractor

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All areas of the library are secure from the ongoing construction.

date now looks closer to early January, he said.

A good portion of the masonry should be completed

by Thanksgiving, and then the drywall can begin. Fabrication of the glass for the library’s showcase window will take about three weeks, but that can’t happen until the window opening is complete.

Committee members discussed another issue regarding Continental Construction’s non-payment to the glass subcontractor. On Wednesday, McGrath was told Continental had mailed the payment, but the subcontractor hadn’t received it yet.

Library Director Jennie Mills said it was recommended the district begin paying the subcontractor directly if it’s approved by their attorney.

If the contractor doesn’t pay by the end of the project, the Library district will subtract the amount owed from Continental’s final bill,

said McGrath.

“I know we are taking care of (the problems) so people can be down here, but I just want it done,” said committee Chairman/Board President Phil Besler.

Committee members then voted unanimously to give Continental another 10-day project extension starting Nov. 26.

The time extensions will continue in increments until the work is complete.

Most projects aren’t carried out in this manner, said Mills, but in this case it’s necessary and keeps the contractor on track.

“Let’s face it, we are way out of schedule and we can’t undo it,” said committee member Bob Stahl. “We have learned a lot.”

While the construction continues, all areas of the library are open and services continue as normal, Mills said.

The construction area is securely separated from the patrons, said McGrath.

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Shorewood Lions Club / Troy Wm. B. Orenic Intermediate School Sixth Grade Students and Troy Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Students for October are, from left, seated front row, 6th graders, Gavin Moore, Karli O’Connell, Zachary Appiah, 6th Grade Accelerated James Zilinger, 7th Graders Caitlin Ratajczak, Jackson Carroll, Back Row Standing 7th Graders Lucy Erika Ann Magat, 7th Grade Accelerated Jacob Ragusa, 8th Graders Christian Ceja-Cook,

Village plans next 5 years of local roadwork

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The beeping sound of construction equipment was music to the ears of ShorewoodTroy Library’s building committee members on a Saturday morning.

The committee held a special meeting Nov. 22. to hear updates on the progress of the two-story window construction, which is now months behind schedule. The window is being replaced because it was structurally unsound.

“We are still behind schedule, but not as behind as previously,” said project architect Ron McGrath of Tria Architecture. “We should be done with the framing, and masonry should have been started by now.”

Library board and committee members have been disappointed with the progress made by the general contractor, Continental Construction of Evanston. They sent the company a seven-day legal notice earlier this month requiring them to be on the job site within a week.

Workers were o-site Saturday and were expected to be working on Sunday as well, McGrath said.

The library project was scheduled to be finished before the end of October. The completion

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Tia Roland, McKenna Vrbovsky, 8th Accelerated and Molly Peart. James McDonald, Shorewood Lions Club.

Not pictured, 7th Grader Cheridan Matan, 8th Grader Douglas “DJ” Dobbs.

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Shorewood now has a road map for the repair of local streets during the next five years.

The trustees voted unanimously during their Tuesday meeting to approve the plan that concentrates on patching and adding new surface to existing streets. The village will use money from the motor-fuel tax fund to finance the work.

“The village is doing a lot more streets than it did in the past,” Village Administrator Roger Barrowman said on Tuesday.

To determine what needed to be done, a representative from Christopher B. Burke Engineering of Rosemont and village staff inspected each of Shorewood’s streets and assigned a numerical rating ranging between 0 and 10 to each one. In that scale, 10 was a street in terrific shape, and zero indicated a street with a lot of problems.

shorewood roadwork As part of the plan, the village will add new surfaces to 14 streets in 2015: Meadow Drive from Carla Drive to Illinois 59 Carla Drive from Ridge Road to Meadow Drive Sean Drive from Meadow Drive to Ridge Road Edgebrook Drive from Highland Drive to Black Rd. Rushwood Avenue from River Road to Greenfield Road Moorland Avenue from River Road to Greenfield Road Harvest Drive from River Road to Greenfield Road Wheatland Drive from River Road to Home Court Home Court from River Road to cul-de-sac Sunrise Drive from Illinois 59 to Cedar Lane Cedar Lane from Birch Drive to Oak Drive Shady Lane from Birch Drive to cul-de-sac birch Oak Drive from Maple Lane to Cedar Lane Maple Lane from Birch Drive to Oak Drive birch

“The average pavement condition rating for village streets is 6.58, which represents a relatively healthy overall rating. Of the 76 miles of village maintained streets, 49.8 percent are in good condition, 48.8 percent are in fair condition and 1.4 percent are in poor condition,” wrote Bryan Welch, an engineer from Christopher Burke, in a memo to the trustees.

The cost of the project in 2015 will be a little more than $1.08 million. “I think it is a good program,” Trustee Dan Anderson said.

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St. Peter Lutheran Church Live Nativity Members will present a Live Nativity at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 Congregation members and children of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church & School, 310 N. Broadway St., Joliet will present a Live Nativity at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6. The Christmas story will come alive through Christmas carols, Bible readings, and live animals. Refreshments will follow in the gym.

For more information about this free event, call the church office at 815-722-3567, ext. 301.

Richland School Students of the Month Richland School District 88A announced their Lions Club Students of the Month for October, 2014.

They are: 8th Grade - Hannah Osborn; 7th Grade, Danika Eustaquio; 6th Grade, Lizzette Herrera; 5th Grade, America Lopez.

Holiday Open House scheduled for White Oak library branches Make a Holiday Beeswax Candle from 3 to 5 p.m. for adults and teens The White Oak Library District will feature a special “Lockport Holiday Open House” from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at its Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. 8th St., Lockport.

• Make a Holiday Beeswax Candle from 3 to 5 p.m. for adults and teens.

• Create Spiral Star Ornaments from 6 to 7 p.m. for teens.

• Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 6 to 7 p.m. for families

with young children. Bring your camera.

For further information, contact Adult Services, Lockport Branch Library, at 815-552-4260, or visit http://www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

The White Oak Library District also offers a “Holiday Open House” from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at its Crest Hill Branch Library, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill; and from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at its Romeoville Branch

Lockport Holiday Open House

dec.9 3 pm Lockport Branch Library 121 E. 8th St., Lockport More information can be found at: www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

Library, 201 Normantown Road, Romeoville.

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County offers job workshops Participants will learn interviewing techniques

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From left, Carol Reich, Christine O’Block and Swany Flood show off the City of Crest Hill’s Toys for Tots bin at Carillon Lakes.

Crest Hill residents collecting Toys for Tots This year, don’t forget those in need With the leaves falling, the cold snap in the air, we know the holidays are fast approaching. There will be lots of food, hugs and gift exchanging. But what of those less fortunate then ourselves?

What will their memories be?

Back in 2001, Charlie and Mae Convery lived in New Jersey. There, Charlie had been involved with the Toys for Tots program, collecting outside of Walmart and Toys R Us. After the destruction of the World Trade Center, the Marine Corps League Chapter NJ, donated all collected toys to children of first responders who died or had been injured.

Eventually the Converys moved to Carillon Lakes.

Charlie currently serves on

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the Crest Hill City Council and became a member of the local Toys for Tots chapter. He is instrumental in organizing the Toys for Tots drop off location in his community.

The residents of Carillon Lakes have been very helpful and very generous. Since 2002, the two collection boxes become full with over 400 new toys.

Toys for Tots is a National program sponsored by the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Reserve Unit in Joliet collects the toys and oversees the distribution to prescreened local organizations such as churches or youth groups.

This year, don’t forget those in need. Check the Toys for Tots website for your local donation center.

“There is no better gift than giving,” Charlie Convery said.

Workforce Services Division of Will County has scheduled its December workshops for job-seekers.

Standout Resumes will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Attendees will learn the basics of creating a competitive resume and may then schedule one-on-one resume reviews with WSD staff.

A LinkedIn Lab will be offered at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Participants should already have a basic LinkedIn account. During the lab, they will review LinkedIn features and best practices for success in finding a job.

LinkedIn Lab lasts 90 minutes. How to Complete Online Applications will cover the basics of submitting an online application that will help a job seeker get noticed by a hiring

manager. The workshop will be offered at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Networking Your Way to a New Job will help job seekers learn how to develop relationships and contacts with relatives, friends and acquaintances that can assist with the job search. This class also shows how social media fits in with networking for employment. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Participants will learn interviewing techniques at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Successful Interviewing. Learn how to prepare for a job interview, be confident and make a positive impression. Attendees may schedule an individual, digitally recorded mock interview after completing the workshop.

A session on job search skills, Master Your Job Search, will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31.

All workshops will be held on the fourth floor of the JJC City Center Campus building at 214 N. Ottawa St. and are offered at no cost for Will County residents. Workshops last about an hour, depending upon class size. To reserve a seat, call (815) 727-4444 and press “0” or e-mail chellis@willcountyillinois.com.

Career Cafe will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Career Cafe is a networking event designed to connect people looking for work.

In addition to sharing tips with other job seekers and learning job search techniques, participants will hear from guest speakers sharing their hiring expertise.

WSD’s computer lab will be open at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, except Christmas Day, and 2 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 5, 19 and 26. Walk-ins are welcome at computer labs. For more information about the Workforce Services Division of Will County, go to www.jobs4people.org.

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

Joliet Stacey N. Ward, 35, 605 Pasadena Ave., Crest Hill, was arrested at 5:09 p.m. Nov. 21 at 1590 N. Larkin for retail theft.

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Eloy F. Negron, 33, 1709 Bunker Hill Drive, was arrested at 7:03 p.m. Nov. 21 at 3340 Mall Loop for theft.

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Jack R. Smith, Jr., 43, 912 Brentwood Drive, was arrested at 7:04 p.m. Nov. 21 at Williamson and Hacker for possession of controlled substance.

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Luis A. Alonzo, 18, 1018 Wabash Ave., was arrested at 10:05 p.m. Nov. 21 at Ingalls and Brentwood for possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment and obstructing a peace officer.

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Darwin D. Pitts, 25, 103 Iowa Ave., was arrested at 9:08 p.m. Nov. 21 at 119 S. Mississippi for

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aggravated driving while license revoked, attempting to flee or elude a peace officer, resisting and obstructing a peace officer and obstructing identification.

Franklin T. Campbell, 22, 1202 Brentwood, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. Nov. 21 at Fourth and Chicago for possession of cannabis.

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Antonio L. Blackman, 19, 2220 Candlewood Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 9:03 a.m. Nov. 21 at 1401 Route 59 for disorderly conduct.

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David V. Fuentes, 64, 816 Nicholson, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at 1537 N. Larkin for retail theft.

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Alena M. Tabor, 18, 535 Keepataw, Lemont, was arrested at 4:49 p.m. Nov. 21 at 3340 Mall Loop for retail theft.

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Eric L. Hampton, 24, 2314 Greengold, Crest Hill, was arrested at 8:19 p.m. Nov. 21 at 316 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.

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Amber A. Zummallen, 26, 1325 N. Arthur Burch, Bourbonnais, was arrested at 10:43 a.m. Nov. 21 at 1590 N. Larkin for retail theft.

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Bradley A. Nichols, 23, 2910 Wake Island Drive, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Nov. 22 at 3340 Mall Loop for theft.

Lyle W. Williams, 44, 410 Mills Road, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at 1801 W. Jefferson for theft.

Shayna N. Peterson, 23, 3113 Harvard, Cincinnati, Ohio, was arrested at 3:53 p.m. Nov. 22 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Robert M. Dowd, 49, 514 N. Broadway, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at 1801 W. Jefferson for theft.

Alonso Gutierrez-Ramirez, 23, 515 Florence Ave., was arrested at 3:29 a.m. Nov. 22 at First and Richards for DUI — alcohol.

Jeffrey J. Putnam, 36, 624 W. Ninth St., Lockport, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. Nov. 22 at Black and Essington for DUI- alcohol and DUI- BAC over .08.

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Daniel Diaz, 32, 405 Oneida, was arrested at 11:50 a.m. Nov. 22 at 405 Oneida for aggravated assault.

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Tearia S. Lewis, 26, 3918 Terrance Ferry Drive, was arrested at 1:37 p.m. Nov. 22 at 3340 Mall Loop for retail theft.

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Derek J. Grib, 22, 15424 Linden Drive, Oak Forest, was arrested at 11 p.m. Nov. 22 at 151 N. Joliet for criminal trespass to real property.

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Darek T. Podgorski, 32, 5343 W. Pensacola, Chicago, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Nov. 22 at 151 N. Joliet for criminal trespass to real property.

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Ernesto Perez, 28, 620 Morgan, was arrested at 1:13 a.m. Nov. 22 at 620 Morgan for aggravated DUI — no driver’s license.

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Carina L. Bell, 25, 324 Spring, was arrested at 5:46 p.m.

Nov. 23 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

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Jose A. Casares, 19, and Ruben Casares, Jr., 24, 310 N. Larkin Ave., was arrested at 1:07 p.m. Nov. 23 at 1801 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

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Toby M. Hill, II, 23, 316 N. Bluff, was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 23 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

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Craig A. Dewitt, 32, 350 E. Washington, was arrested at 7:59 Nov. 23 at 350 E. Washington for aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting a peace officer.

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Alfredo Oveido, Jr., 34, 22 Margaret, was arrested at 10:22 p.m. Nov. 23 at 22 Margaret for reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

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Nicholas T. Craterfield, 21, 190 W. Maple St., was arrested at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 24 at 3340 Mall Loop for retail theft.

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Kenan T. Kinney, 26, 1800 Arbor Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested at 8:28 p.m. Nov. 24 at 2424 W. Jefferson for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

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David M. Fonza, 55, 2109 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, was arrested at 9:27 p.m. Nov. 24 at 2798 W. Jefferson for DUI — alcohol, possession of drug equipment and aggravated DUI.

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A juvenile, 17, was arrested at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 24 at 333 Madison for domestic battery and battery.

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Councilman John Gerl announces re-election Consolidated elections to be held on April 7, 2015

Joliet City Councilman John Gerl announced he will seek reelection to the Joliet City Council in the consolidated elections to be held on April 7, 2015.

Gerl was first elected to the council in April 2011 during one of the worst economic downturns

in recent history.

“When I was elected to the city council in 2011, the city’s operating budget was projecting multi-million dollar deficits,” said Gerl. “However, as a result of a lot of hard work, numerous cost cutting measures, and sacrifices made by our residents and city employees the City’s operating budget is balanced.”

Gerl also stated that future budgets should concentrate spending on providing core city

Mike Devito, President services such as police of Joliet FOP Labor Council and fire protection, said, “John Gerl is a staunch maintaining our supporter of the Joliet roads, water and Police Department and sewer infrastructure, recognizes the dedicated and investing in key effort our officers provide projects that will create to our residents each and opportunities for local City every day.” businesses and jobs for Joliet Councilman Tim Hunter, President residents.

John Gerl of Joliet Firefighters Local Gerl is appreciative 44 says, “Councilman Gerl of the number of endorsements he has obtained is concerned for the safety and over the past few months, wellbeing of our citizens and works including the Joliet Fraternal Order diligently to give our firefighters of Police (FOP) Labor Council, the professional training and the Joliet FOP Supervisors, Joliet equipment they need to do their Firefighters Local 44, Joliet Fire jobs.”

President Lindsey Heavener Officers Local 2369, International Operating Engineers Local 150, of the Joliet FOP Supervisors Will County Carpenters Local 174, and President Eric Mattson with Will/Grundy County Building Joliet Fire Officers Local 2369, Trades, Will/Grundy Central both agreed that John Gerl is a Trades and various local business dedicated public servant.

Gerl says he also is engaged leaders.

with local business leaders and stresses the importance of a viable economy.

“I have known John for over 25 years, and as a local business owner I’m thrilled to have a leader like him on the city council that understands the challenges of operating a business in today’s economy,” said Richard Chignoli, president of Chignoli Auto Sales.

Gerl is a lifelong resident of Joliet. He is a Certified Public Accountant and the Director of Business Administration and Finance for the Forest Preserve District of Will County. He is chairman of the city’s Public Safety Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. He is on the Board of Directors of Joliet Catholic Academy, a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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JTHs Santa Run may be Joliet’s next Thanksgiving tradition About 400 Santas, dressed to the hilt, gathered in the field house of Joliet Central High School Saturday morning

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About 400 Santas, dressed to the hilt, gathered in the field house of Joliet Central High School Saturday morning, waiting to head out for the Santa Fun Run through the streets of downtown Joliet.

Everyone from babies to seniors donned the red suits, complete with belts, beards and hats, a requirement to participate.

It’s was the second of what organizers hope to be an annual Thanksgiving weekend tradition, said Bob Navarro, Joliet Alumni Association board member and President of the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“I certainly hope so,” said Navarro, who was dressed as Santa’s main elf as he emceed the event and got the crowd pumped before the walk/run.

There were many first-timers, as evidenced by Navarro’s urging of a group “ho-ho-ho.”

“There’s a good balance of people here for the first and second time,” he said.

Joliet Alumni Association Director Lynne Lichtenauer had seen Santa runs being held in other cities and thought, “Why not Joliet?”

There are no best times to make or records to be set during the walk/run.

“We wanted to make it a family run. We just thought it would be fun,” Lichtenauer said. “So many different cities do it; it’s a stitch.”

Matt Narducci, an administrator at Joliet West, came to participate with his wife Lisa, triplets Mia, Abbey and Luke, and son Jake.

The kids liked wearing the Santa suits, they said, particularly the gloves and hats.

Melissa Abbot, of Plainfield, turned her youngest daughter’s stroller into a red sleigh. Other daughter Ellen and sister-in-law Tara Abbot were also part of the group.

“We thought it would be fun dressing up as Santas, she said, “and work off some of the turkey.”

They are starting a new tradition, said Tara Abbot.

Proceeds from the event go to the Joliet Township High

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(From left, going clockwise) Runners leave the JT Central Fieldhouse to start the 5K portion of the Santa Run.; Nick Varman from JT Central and Stephen Dawner from JT West complete the 5K run at Central. About 400 runners and walkers participated in the Santa Run.; Melissa Abbott gets ready to push Natalie, 5, at the JTHS 5K run and 1 mile walk. Approximately 400 people took part in the JTHS Alum fundraiser.

School Alumni Association. The Association supports programs and students at both Joliet West and Joliet Central campuses, said Lichtenauer.

Programs such as band, ROTC, vocal choir, the music department and Legacy scholarships for graduating seniors all benefit from race funds.

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Shorewood buys land for new well Trustees voted unanimously to spend $150,000 for property at 250 W. Black Road

By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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Shorewood will buy an acre of land on Black Road just in case it needs a new well.

The trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to spend $150,000 for the property at 250 W. Black Road. The parcel has not been developed, is south of the village’s water tower and not far from Illinois 59.

After the vote, Village Administrator Roger Barrowman noted that the property would be perfect for

a well because there are water mains and electrical power nearby.

The trustees decided to cut the deal despite the fact that the village is considering using Lake Michigan as a water source.

“We believe there are so many pluses to purchasing the land at this time,” Barrowman said, listing the price, location and possibility of other uses.

If the village does not need to drill a new well in the next five to seven years, the land could be sold for a commercial use, he said. There is a single-family home next door to 250 W. Black

Road, he said. That property is also zoned for a commercial use and might someday be turned into a business.

The next step in the possible move to Lake Michigan water is a meeting with the Illinois Department of Transportation.

To bring the water to Shorewood, the village would need to secure right-of-way – meaning the use of land – so that pipes to carry the water could be installed beginning at Schmidt Road in Bolingbrook, Barrowman said.

For now, 250 W. Black Road will remain as it is.

“We’ll just mow the grass,” said Chris Drey, Shorewood Public Works Superintendent.

“Any programs that need funds,” Lichtenauer said.

Joliet Police had downtown streets coned off along the route to keep the walkers and runners safe. And there was an after-run refreshment party back at the field house.

Before the run, the mood of the crowd was getting festive, said

Navarro.

Joliet Central Juniors Jaquelin Aguilera and Alma Barcenas, both on the school’s cross country team, were anxiously awaiting the start, fiddling with their beards and laughing.

“That’s what we want,” Navarro said. “People to come out and have a good time.”

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Mobile Workforce Center’s December schedule announced The Mobile Workforce Center’s December schedule has been announced by the Workforce Services Division of Will County.

The mobile unit travels throughout Will County to help residents with resume development, cover letters and job applications.

The workforce center contains 11 computer stations, internet access, and offers keyboarding lessons, as well as resume and job search assistance using online listings including jobs4people.org and Illinois workNet. MWC will be at Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays. The unit will be at University Park Village Hall, 698 Burnham Drive, in University Park, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1

to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, will host the unit from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, except Dec. 24, when the van will be in for maintenance.

MWC can be found at Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water St., Wilmington, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, except Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

It will be at Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Fridays, except for Dec. 12, when the van will be in for maintenance.

For additional information about the Workforce Services Division of Will County, go to www.jobs4people. org.

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football

All-Area Unveiled Hilltoppers, Tigers lead locals

Here are the members of the Voyager Media All-Area team:

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The 6-foot, 4-inch, 305 pound junior helped the Porters’ run game all season.

“One of our team strengths was running the football and we did have big offensive linemen have really good years for us,” said Lockport coach Dan Starkey.

The senior and first-team allWSG pick earned team offensive MVP honors for Downers South this season, gaining over 1,300 all-purpose yards. At tailback, he cracked the 1,000-yard mark (1,027) and scored 15 total touchdowns. He also played three games at quarterback and lined up as a defensive back.

“He played a variety of positions on offense and started at quarterback for one game,” said coach Mark Molinari. “He also contributed on special teams as a kick returner and punter.”

niCk BoRgRa J o l i e t C a t h o l i c A c a d e m y running back rushed for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns on the season and was named to the All-ESCC team.

Quinton BRown Westmont senior rushed for 1,391 yards and 14 TDs in Otto Zeman’s pass-happy offense.

He also had a pair of fumble recoveries on defense and scored on a kickoff return.

“He did a lot for us this season,” Zeman said. “He was a senior leader and played well on both sides of the ball.”

Cody Conway The Plainfield North senior paved the way for a powerful running attack and also played on the defensive line. Is committed to Syracuse. Had 35 tackles, four tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and six pass knockdowns.

“He was a dominating blocker every week and took great pride in dominating his opposing player,” Kane said. “He was a great leader for us and played with a real passion for the game.”

d’lantE dawSon Two-way all conference player, he set single-season record for the Spartans with five interceptions. He was the team’s offensive MVP. He tallied 627 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

“He was lockdown corner who also became an explosive receiver on offense,” said Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna.

JuStin FahEy The heart and soul of Maine South’s 10-1 squad, the senior photo BY MarK GreGorY

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football

Hoosman runs to offensive POY award Borland tabbed top defensive player

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

While area schools such as Bolingbrook and Joliet Catholic have been known for churning out successful running backs, Plainfield North is quickly starting to join that list.

With the likes of Kapri Bibbs of the Denver Broncos, Devonta Davis and Jay Roberts, the Tigers seem to put out 1,000-yard rushers on a yearly basis.

The latest of that line in Quintin Hoosman.

Hoosman missed much of last year with an injury, but returned this year to gain more than 2,400 yards with 32 touchdowns, gaining more than 200 yards in nine of 10 games.

“Plainfield North has come out with some great running backs,” Hoosman said. “I’m just glad I could be a part of the history.

Hopefully my name will carry on for years and I can be known as one of the great running backs as well.”

For his successful season, Hoosman is the Voyager Media Football Offensive Player of the Year.

“It feels great,” Hoosman said of winning the award. “It is all a big surprise to me. I’m getting all of these accomplishments and I’m just happy my season went successfully. I’m glad how my season turned out overall.”

“Quintin had an outstanding year for us and was a big key to our success,” North coach Tim Kane said. “He showed toughness in breaking tackles and elusiveness with his many long runs.”

While Hoosman was out last year, then sophomore Marcus Edwards took over and ran for more than 400 yards in a game.

It was unsure how the two were

going to split carries this year, but Edwards transferred before the season started, leaving Hoosman as the main man in the backfield.

And he took full advantage of the opportunity.

“I think we were going to split carries, but I’m not sure how it was going to go,” Hoosman said. “I’m glad I was able to help my team as much as I could. I had to step up because my junior year I was injured and I had to prove myself to everyone what I could do and I think I did that. Without the injury I probably wouldn’t have put in the work in the offseason that I did.”

Hoosman also benefitted from one of the top offensive lines around, with a pair of Division-I recruits in Cody Conway and Jack Kramer.

“I have two D-I linemen and they are huge parts of what I was able to do,” Hoosman said. “The holes were great all year. I couldn’t ask for a better set of linemen.

We had some juniors step up and everyone did their part.”

As good of the season was for the senior, it didn’t end on a high note. Holding a lead late in a first round playoff game with Normal, Hoosman tore his ACL. The Tigers ended up losing the game.

•Bolingbrook Raider junior linebacker Tuf Borland was born to play football.

Well, at least he was named for it.

When choosing names, Borland’s dad, Kyle, a former linebacker for the University of Wisconsin, suggested a name and it stuck “My dad threw it out as a joke to my mom and she liked it,” Tuf said.

He hasn’t taken that name lightly, as he has been the starting

middle linebacker for the Raiders since his freshman season and this year posted 167 total tackles, 95 solo. He posted 15 tackles for loss and three sacks for a total loss of 47 yards. He also tallied five pass break ups, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery on the season.

For his accomplishments, Borland was tabbed as the firstever Voyager Media Football Defensive Player of the Year.

“The defensive line did a great job of keeping linemen off me and allowing me to run around and make plays,” Borland said. “(Playing on such a great defense) was huge, they are all great players and that really took the pressure off me and not worrying about that I had to do everything because I had five other guys playing D-I football.”

What Borland said he likes best about his position is the freedom he has roaming the center of the field.

“I love that about linebacker because you are always in the play. There is never a down play, one minute you are rushing the passer, the next play, you drop into coverage.”

Since he first appeared on the varsity level as a freshman, Borland has grown as a player, but he still feels he can be better.

“I have grown a lot,” he said.

“Playing as a freshman, it really opened my eyes. I like to see my game continue to grow in every level.”

Borland is getting offers from several college programs, mainly Big Ten programs, which is where he sees himself.

“I grew up watching Big 10 football, my dad played in the Big 10 and that is what I have always seen myself as,” Borland said.

“I see myself somewhere in the Midwest.”

Mark Gregory contributed

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“He did just about everything for us on both sides of ball and you don’t see that much these days,” said Maine South coach David Inserra. “I can’t even explain what he did in terms of leadership day in and day out.

He was a joy to coach and one of the best leaders we’ve ever had.”

MATT GALALOPOULOS Tommy Galanopoulos’ younger brother, Matt emerged as a receiver and return threat this season at Niles West and picked up the slack when senior wideout-return specialist Quran Spillman went down with a season-ending broken leg.

The sophomore recorded a combined 892 receiving and rushing yards and scored eight total touchdowns, including a handful of kickoff and punt returns for scores.

“Once Quran got hurt, Matt showed that he was a go-to guy,” said Niles West coach Scott Baum. “He handled it abilitywise and maturity-wise.”

TOMMY GALANOPOULOS A starter since his sophomore year at Niles West, the senior— named the CSL South’s offensive Player of the Year for 2014—led the Wolves to the playoffs each of his three varsity seasons.

Galanopoulos got the job done with his arm and feet, piling up 1,352 yards passing yards (16 touchdown passes) and 802 yards rushing (six TDs).

“He’s another coach on the field,” said Baum. “We feel like we’re losing an assistant offensive coordinator.

“He’s taken our program to another level.”

MIKE GRUBEN J o l i e t C a t h o l i c A c a d e m y linebacker was the East Suburban C a t h o l i c Conference Defensive Player of the Year, posting 118

tackles and two interceptions.

NATHAN GUNN S e n i o r posted 1,181 rushing yards for Minooka.

Gunn also added a teambest 14 rushing touchdowns.

KYLE HENDERSON Big play target for Joliet West, the senior tallied 36 catches for 777 yards and nine touchdowns this year.

“Kyle made huge plays for us all year,” said West coach Jason Aubrey.

JULIAN HUFF University of Minnesotabound senior was named to the Illinois High School Coaches Association Class 8A All State team.

He posted 91 total tackles on the season, including a team-best seven sacks.

He had nine other tackles for loss and posted seven pass breakups, two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a pair of blocked kicks.

He also posted 10 offensive TDs, nine on the ground and one through the air.

CHUCK HUNTER Romeoville senior was a twoyear All-Conference selection and the team MVP this season. He posted 668 receiving yards and yards and netted 50 tackles on defense.

“He is a great skill player on both sides of the ball,” Kuna said.

“He also returned kicks and punts for us.”

DANIEL JACKSON A Plainfield East defensive lineman, Jackson was the unanimous Southwest Prairie Conference Defensive MVP. He had 15 tackles for loss and 9 sacks.

“There were times when Daniel was very dominant,” Plainfield East coach Mike Romeli said.

“He is going to make coach (PJ) Fleck and the Western Michigan Broncos extremely happy.”

JACK KRAMER A Plainfield North offensive and defensive lineman, Kramer had 42 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Is committed to Bowling Green.

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Girls hoops

Joliet Central young but talented Area schools gear up for season on hardwood

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

For the Joliet Central girls basketball team, no matter how this season goes, coach Brian Reed expects the Steelmen to bring the HEAT. For them, that stands for heart, effort, attitude and toughness, four things Reed says are unteachable.

“That is something that can’t be taught, that has to be internal,” Reed said. “We preach that we need all 13 girls to be successful, not just the ones that are playing in the game. We need to win as a team.”

The Steelmen are young this season, but have talent in key areas.

“We are a young team, we have three seniors on the team and the rest are juniors,” Reed said.

“There will be days where we look really good and there will be days when we look really bad. Early in the season, we need to get in the flow of running the offense. We haven’t yet discussed situational basketball. We open the season with five games in seven days and that will really show us what we need to work on.

“The IHSA has three seasons, the early preseason, then there is the conference season and the

postseason. We want to peak in the postseason.”

The biggest place Central improved was with the addition of Monica Barefield from Joliet West.

“It is nice to have a traditional point guard,” Reed said. “We were always teaching an off guard to play point and they did a fine job, but to have a point guard is really nice. She is still growing and still learning, but when she learns the game better, she will be a nice player.”

LOCKPORT The Porters got off to a fast start this season playing well at the Romeoville Thanksgiving Tournament. Being comfortable in that gym, however, is no surprise as new Porter coach Dan Kelly spent the last eight seasons on the bench for the Spartans.

“I am excited about the opportunity to work for the Lockport Township Girls basketball program,” Kelly said.

Lockport returns a host of talent this year in Jamari McAfee, Kianna Campbell, Laurel Kucharski, Tia Parrinello, Kassi Panfil and Ciara Mayes, but is without point guard Destiny Hollins, who moved to Arizona in October.

The Porters add Mary West,

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Monica Barefield transferred from Joliet West to Joliet Central this season.

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Locals eye repeat trip to state finals

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

The area boys bowling season has gotten off to another strong start as multiple local schools hope to make it back down to O’Fallon for the state meet for a third straight year.

In each of the past two years Minooka and Lockport have advanced to the state tournament and both have the capability to do so again, as was shown Nov. 22 at the 48-team Plainfield North Invite at the Brunswick Zone XL in Romeoville.

Minooka placed fifth with a 6,029, while Lockport was seventh with a 5,877. Lincoln-Way North won with a 6,301.

The Indians, who lost their anchor bowler and leadoff bowler of past seasons, still has a formidable lineup and were led

by Alex Guglielmucci, who placed 21st with a 1,267 six-game total.

He was joined in the top 30 (medalists) by Chris Dombrowski (1,242, 27th) and Kai Devine (1,237, 28th).

“I think we’re definitely senior heavy, so I think we will build off that,” Guglielmucci said.

“Hopefully that will take us deep into the postseason and down to state. I definitely hope the experience helps. We have some state experience. I want to bring home a state trophy back to Minooka. We need to pick up our spares, we’ve been lacking consistency on it.”

Lockport was paced by Mike Pruchnik, who shot a 1,242, good for 26th. Brandon Bonomo was 36th with a 1,207.

While the aforementioned

schools have a state history, Joliet West is looking to create that history this year with a veteran squad.

The Tigers had the top finisher at the North Invite as Matt Pesavento placed 11th with a 1,299 total. As a team West won the Silver Division with a 3,002 total.

“I was a little upset personalwise, but with the team, I am happy,” Pesavento said. “The last two games for me… I could have finished a lot better. Gold Division would have been better, but we will take first place.”

The Tigers hope that success will continue throughout the year.

“We can definitely build off this,” Pesavento said. “This definitely gives us more confidence and I couldn’t be more proud of the team. We want to make it to state.

We need to make spares and keep our confidence high.”

•Minooka showed its strength the following week, winning the Plainfield South Invite Nov. 28 at Town and Country Lanes in Joliet.

The Indians finished with a 6,134 and were led by Ryan Koesema with a 1,263, good for 17th.

Lockport placed third with a 6,086. Noah Zwit placed second individually with a 1,363.

Joliet West was 12th with a 5,714 and Joliet Central took 15th with a 5596. Carlos Reyes took 18th for Central and Pesavento was 21st for West.

GIRLS Joliet West placed second in the season-opening Plainfield Central Invite Saturday, Nov. 29 at Plainfield Lanes.

The Tigers finished 20 pins

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Matt Pesavento shot a 1,299 six-game series to place 11th at the Plainfield North Invite Nov. 22.

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young | from page 14 Elena Woulfe, Destiny Davis and Taylor Hopkins and look for a successful season in the SWSC. “We want to improve every day and to be better today than we were yesterday,” Kelly said. “That is done through fundamentals.”

MINOOKA The Indians come off a season where they were 20-7 overall and 11-3 in the Southwest Prairie

locals | from page 15 behind Oswego East with a 5,512 total.

Gracie Plese finished in third place in her first tournament since shoulder surgery in the summer.

“I wasn’t expected to come back this season until January,” Plese said. “I pushed through it and

all-area | from page 13 “Jack showed so much toughness and grit this year as he played with an injury almost all year,” Kane said.

CHASE KRUMVEIDE Two way lineman for JCA, tallied 72 tackles and three sacks on the defensive side of the ball.

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The Angels reached the Class 3A state title game last season and lost two key players in Jasmine

Lumpkin and Christina Ekhomu to graduation.

They also lost coach Ed Schodrof, who accepted a college assistant position.

The new coach of the Angels, however, knows something about basketball.

Former NBA player Kenny Battle takes over the reigns after serving as an assistant last season.

Battle’s daughter, Ty, is one of the key returners to the JCA

program this season.

She will be joined by returning starters Nicole Ekhomu and Jayna Walker.

Newcomer Tisimba Malonga will add to the roster.

“We need to stay healthy, stay focused and stay as one,” Kenny Battle said. “We have to work and play hard every day. We have a very good conference and anyone can win it, but I see us at the top.”

worked hard over the summer. I’m happy with my performance, but I wish I could do better to help my team. Coming off an injury, I felt like I gave it my all. I just had to push through it. I’m in a lot of pain now, but the reward is satisfying.”

Taylor Bailey was right behind, placing fourth with a 1,251.

“I’m happy overall,” Bailey said.

“We stuck with it and it is the first tournament. We couldn’t catch any breaks last game. I’m happy about it.”

West is off to a strong start already in the season and has high hopes again this year.

“I was ecstatic before we even started,” Bailey said. “Today blew me out of the water. I’m really

impressed with how far the team has come. We worked our butts off.”

“I’m more than happy with our team this year,” Plese added. “We stuck together as a team and that is all I can ask for.”

Minooka placed third with a 5,321 total.

Heather McCubbins led the way

with a 1,143, good for eighth, while Kortney Sickler was 14th with a 1,090.

•Lockport took second at the Rock Island Invite with a 55,713.

United Township won with a 5,806.

Nikki Mendez placed fifth with a 1,267 and Paige Reiter was ninth with a 1,198.

the ESCC Defensive Lineman of the year.

Maine South’s 36-35 win over Montini in Week 1. The senior lineman blocked a punt with 13.8 seconds to go in the game, scooped up the loose ball and ran it in for the game-winning touchdown.

“That play right there shows his athleticism,” said Inserra.

“Not only did he explode through the line but blocked the kick and was athletic enough to scoop it up.”

The CSL Conference Lineman of the Year also had nine sacks and 15 tackles-for-loss.

were instrumental to the pass rush.”

total) while helping to lead Benet to the Class 8A playoffs.

“He’s just a workhorse,” said Benet coach Pat New. “Get him the ball three to five times in a row and he’s able to handle it.

He had tremendous moves as a running back and is elusive as far as making guys miss.”

Conference.

They will again have to battle the same rival in Oswego for the league’s top spot.

“Oswego was 14-0 in conference last year and returns three starters,” said Minooka coach Ray Liberatore. “Oswego East will also be good. Those will be the two teams we will have to beat to win conference.

While Minooka lost leading scorer Erin Heide from last year’s

VINNY LABUS Like Justin Fahey, Labus was a force on both sides of the ball for Maine South. The senior led the Hawks in tackles (77) and had 11 tackles-for-loss and two interceptions while calling the defensive signals. He also was one of their main receiving targets, finishing with 500 yards and seven TD catches.

“He was a two-way standout for three years and will be a big loss for the team (with him graduating),” said Inserra.

DONALD MANNING The Plainfield East junior defensive lineman had 12 tackles for loss and 10 sacks on the year.

“Donald was phenomenal on our defense that had four shutouts and 26 takeaways on the year,” Romeli said.

“He will be a highly recruited D-Lineman.”

JAKE MAYON The Plainfield East senior had 230 carries for 1,436 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also added 10 Catches for 208 yards and two scores.

“Jake is a phenomenal athlete and a totally dedicated worker,” Romeli said.

DAVIS NEILANDS Nothing sums up Neilands’ performance this season quite like one play he made in

team, it returns Kelly Carnagio, Sydney Arlis, Emily Knaub and Brooklyn Bachmann. Those four plus the additions of Alexis Pease, Heather Bonde and Hailey Arlis will give the Indians the weapons to make a run at a conference title.

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E.J. PHILLIPS The 6-foot, 315-pound senior played nose guard for Downers North the past three years. He exhibited agility and quickness for his size, and was disruptive for the Trojans again this season despite playing with a broken wrist and a torn labrum.

“He was still a force and still dominated up front without the supporting case he once had,” said Downers North coach John Wander.

MIKE SABATINO A stalwart defensive end for Notre Dame, Sabatino, a senior, racked up eight sacks, nine tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles and 59 total tackles (including 44 solos).

“He was really the spirit of the team and one of our really true spokesmen,” said Dons coach Mike Hennessey. “He was dominating on defense and his aggressive ness and quickness

DANNY SARACCO It was another big year for the Plainfield South linebacker. He had 151 total tackles, 25 tackles for loss, two sacks a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

“He was explosive and quick off the snap,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “Runs well from sideline to sideline.

“He is the signal caller for the defense and captain as a junior.

Has excellent finish on tackles and outstanding recognition of alignment and opponent tendencies.”

ERIK SWENSON Imposing at 6-5, 310 pounds, the junior lineman was a starter on the Downers South offensive line. He is verbally committed play at the University of Michigan and also is a two-year recipient of the WSG Lineman of the Year award (2013 and 2014). “He was arguably the best lineman in the state and a top five 2016 national recruit for linemen, according to (high school football recruiting analyst) Tom Lemming,” said DGS coach Mark Molinari. “He has (scholarship) offers from all over the country.”

BRAD SZNAJDER The senior tailback was Benet’s go-to player offensively during the 2014 season, accumulating a school-record 1,583 yards and 14 TDs (15

ALEX TIBBLE J o l i e t West junior quarterback was the heart and soul of the best team in Joliet West history.

This season Tibble completed the year 117for-222 passing for 1,950 yards and 16 touchdowns through the air.

On the ground, he had 78 carries for a team-best 328 yards and six scores.

“Alex is the best all-around quarterback in the area,” Aubrey said.

QUINCY WOODS Do everything player for Bolingbrook, played receiver, running back, quarterback, defensive back and returned kicks for the Raiders.

Caught a team high 34 passes for 654 yards and four TDs, had 21 kickoff returns for 284 yards and a pair of scores.

On the ground he posted 255 yards on 43 carries and five scores.

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jalen jones

Joliet Central Basketball

favorite thing about Twitter?

You can meet people you never met and interact with other people. favorite follow and why? the school’s social fan base. It brings a good feel for sports.

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favorite athlete to follow? Kevin Durant Have you Tweeted to a celebrity and have they replied? I tweeted to james Blackmon, the shooting guard for Indiana University and he talked to me, so that was good.

How many games will the Bears win the rest of the year (after Cowboys game)?

ansWers: 0 1 2 3

lEWIs WoMEN’s Hoops @lEWIsWBBall “rollins thanksgiving tourney champs!”

@hear_the_Beard: ex joliet west lB Koran harvards next captain.

BGsu aTHlETICs @BGaTHlETICsE “BGsU Men’s Basketball: richaun holmes named Mac east Men’s Basketball player of the week.” frEsH @aNDrEWfraNZEN55 “congrats to my man @trevorstumpe on the MVp of the tournament. Keep balling out bro ”

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Dave Says

Bills incoming at wrong half of the month You won’t be able to fix this in just one month, but there is a long-term solution By dave ramsey dave says

www.daveramsey.com @DaveRamsey

Dear Dave, My husband and I are following your plan, and we’re trying to reconcile our on-paper budget with what’s going on in our bank account. Most of our bills are due the first half of the month, but we receive most of our income during the second half of the month. Can you help us figure out what to do?

Kathy Dear Kathy, If you’re actually making a budget and sticking to it, what you’re describing is a cash flow bind. You are in charge of your budget until it’s on paper. Once

it’s on paper, it has to accurately represent reality. In your reality, that means a cash flow strain on the first checks and extra money on the second checks.

You won’t be able to fix this in just one month, but there is a long-term solution. Move some of the money from your second checks into the first half of the next month. By doing this, you’ll start running from the fifteenth to the fifteenth instead of from the first to the first. It will help you stay ahead and avoid getting pinched.

The second part of this equation is that you are in charge of your budget. The budget does not become the boss of you until you get it done. When everything is written and agreed on by you

and your husband, that’s when the budget becomes the boss. You can’t come home with a new shirt or a new purse and hope it fits into the plan. The budget has to be the plumb line by which you build your finances straight and true!

—Dave

have more money. Do you think this is a good idea?

Sarah Dear Sarah, Getting more education is always a good idea. For starters, Dave Says I’d begin doing some money advice by research to find out what dave ramsey ultrasound technicians in your area are earning.

Then, look into the cost of training at a nearby school.

But I would only recommend School cost versus starting school after you guys salary have done some work and cleaned up your finances. You’ve Dear Dave, My husband and I both work got a bunch of debt hanging over two jobs. Together we make your heads, and the truck you about $53,000 a year, and we’re mentioned is a big part of the trying to get out of debt. We problem.

Sell the truck and move down have $35,000 in debt, and most of that is on our truck. I’d like to to something very inexpensive to go back to school and become an drive for a little while. Then tear ultrasound technician, so we’ll into the remainder of the debt

and get it paid off as fast as you can. After that, save up a bunch of money so you can go to school debt-free.

I know that may seem like a long time before you can start school, but chances are you can get this done in less than two years. And trust me, going to school debt-free will feel a whole lot better than having another bunch of payments buzzing around your heads for years to come!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTYJOLIET, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY-STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY-STATE OF ILLINOIS

U.S. Bank N.A., successor to the FDIC, as Receiver for Park National Bank, Plaintiff vs.

JDS Management LLC, , et al, Defendants.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-HE7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007- HE7 PLAINTIFF

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-3 ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 PLAINTIFF VS. NICOLE M. STEWART AKA NICOLE STEWART, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOME MORTGAGE, INC., PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WOODLAND TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, JOHN DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER IF ANY, OF NICOLE M. STEWART AKA NICOLE STEWART, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. DEFENDANTS 14 CH 1271 Property Address: 3119 Ingalls Ave Unit 3D and Garage Number G-34, Joliet, IL 60435 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: UNIT 3D OF WOODLAND TERRACE SUBDIVISION UNIT 1,CONDOMINIUM “PARCEL C,” TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR PARKING AND STORAGE PURPOSES IN GARAGE NUMBER G-34 AND ALSO TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE OF INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, AS DELINEATED AND SET FORTH IN THE PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “E” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED DECEMBER 6, 1991 AS DOCUMENT NO. R91-71101 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TLME, IN PART OF LOT NO. 1 IN WOODLAND TERRACE SUBDIVISION UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1 TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF. THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINIOS. P.I.N. 06-01-101-007-1012 COMMON ADDRESS: 3119 Ingalls Ave Unit 3D, Joliet, IL 60435 And which mortgages were made by Nicole M. Stewart aka Nicole Stewart, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Mortgage, Inc as Mortgagee, to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated 2/26/2007 and recorded as Document No. R2007037660, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief. Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the December 19, 2014 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J.MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

14CH 1882 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 44 IN GRANDVIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 53, AND PART OF BLOCKS 51 AND 52 IN SCHOOL SECTION ADDITION TO JOLIET, IN THE CITY OF JOLIET, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED ONOVEMBER 16, 1889, IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 57, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Common Address: 221 S. HUNTER, JOLIET, Illinois 60436 PIN: 07-16-110-059-0000 Improved with: a multi unit apartment building Mortgagor: JDS Management LLC Mortgagee: Park National Bank. U.S. Bank N.A., is the successor to the FDIC, as receiver for Park National Bank.

Recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, IL, as Document No. R 2005199999 Present owner of the property is the above-mentioned mortgagor.

Notice is also hereby given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, Joliet Court House Annex Building, Room 213, 57 N. Ottawa, Joliet, IL, on or before December 26, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Pamela J. McGuire, Clerk.

This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ROBERT L. PATTULLO, JR., Attorney 312-281-3860 70 West Madison, Suite 3970 Chicago, Illinois 60602 I635031 Published 11/26, 12/3, 12/10

VS. SHERRY M. ARTHUR AKA SHERRY ARTHUR, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., JOHN DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY, OF SHERRY M. ARTHUR AKA SHERRY ARTHUR, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 2248 Property Address: 220 Lincoln Street Joliet, IL 60433 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST 81.34 FEET OF LOT 1IN DAVID RICHARDS SUBDIVISION OF LOT 12, IN THE CANAL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 15, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RICHARDS SUBDIVISION RECORDED OCTOBER 6, 1854, IN BOOK 34, PAGE 592. AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 19447, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 07-15-112-013-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: 220 Lincoln Street, Joliet, IL 60433 And which mortgages were made by Sherry M. Arthur aka Sherry Arthur, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated April 25, 2007 and recorded as Document No.R2007075698, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the December 19, 2014 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan Pervaiz - 06290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.1838 I633550 Published 11/19, 11/26, 12/3

Attorneys for Plaintiff Jonathan E. Fay - 06304739 Penny A. Land - 06211093 Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Our File #: SPSF.1616 I632852 Published 11/19, 11/26, 12/3

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Photos by Stewart Warren

(Left to right) Rachel Krohn, 4, Lauren Krohn, 5, Hailey DeAngeles, 6, and Alyssa DeAngeles, 8, wait for Santa.

Shorewood’s annual tree lighting draws crowd to village hall on Sunday Free event took place at Village Hall, 1 Towne Center Blvd.

By Stewart Warren staff reporter

stewartwarren509@yahoo.com @stewartwarren

Rachel Krohn ignored Santa.

She wouldn’t look at him. She wouldn’t discuss her Christmas list. She wouldn’t sit near him, preferring a perch as far as possible from the big guy’s chair near a faux fireplace.

So Santa came to her.

He kneeled in front of her chair, spoke softly and asked about her Christmas wishes and dreams.

After a few gentle questions, Rachel began to warm up.

A race car. A teal-colored race car.

That’s what I would like, the 4-yearold from Plainfield said.

Santa Claus – actually Jack Kosinski, 76, of the Shorewood Glen subdivision – urged the little girl to tell her parents, apologizing because he might forget. In the end, Rachel walked back to Valerie Krohn, 31, her mother, and Lauren Krohn, 5, her sister, as happy as she could be.

And that’s what Sunday with Santa was all about in Shorewood.

The free event at Shorewood Village Hall, 1 Towne Center Blvd., was a time for families to connect with the big guy in the red suit – and each other -- as they waited for the lights to go bright on the village’s towering outdoor Christmas tree.

It was the first time the Krohn family had attended the party, Valerie said.

“We’re excited for the crafts,” she added.

In a nearby conference room, Denise Schmidt, the village’s parks, business and recreation director, was dressed as Mrs. Frost, the wife of Calvin the Elf, Santa’s helper.

She showed the children how to make either a snowman or an angel Christmas tree ornament, carefully twisting a pipe cleaner to make a halo.

“You have to come back and see the lighting of the big tree,” Schmidt said, talking to a family who had finished the craft project.

There would be hot chocolate, cookies and songs from choirs, she promised.

Outside the conference room, Lukas Phillips, 3, of Shorewood, romped around the Festival of Trees wearing a shirt vowing, “Santa, I can explain.”

As part of the village’s annual Christmas celebration, there are more than a dozen decorated trees on display in the first and second floors of village hall. Lukas was particularly interested in the basket of candy canes near one tree, said Sue Piasecki, 50, of Shorewood, his grandmother.

It was their first time at the event.

“Shorewood puts on a lot of neat things, so we try to get to as many as we can,” Piasecki said. “We’ve been wandering around since 3 p.m.”

Lukas is her first and only grandchild, she said. The event was the perfect way for the two of them to spend time together, enjoying the season.

“I just like watching him looking at everything,” Piasecki said.

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Proper preparation is critical to keep you and your family safe during the winter months Now that the cold weather has arrived, it’s a good time to review winter safety. While this time of year brings lots of outdoor fun, including skiing, sledding and skating, there is the ever-present risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

Hypothermia develops when a person’s body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This typically happens when children are left to play for prolonged periods in the cold, especially if their clothes get wet. It should be noted that hypothermia can occur more quickly in children than in adults.

Signs of hypothermia begin with shivering and progress to lethargy, confusion and poor coordination.

If a child begins to shiver and has chills they should be taken indoors

immediately, wet clothing should be removed and replaced with warm blankets. If the child exhibits any degree of clumsiness, slurred speech or lethargy, call 911 at once.

Frostbite occurs when the skin and outer layers of tissue actually freeze.

Extremities such as fingers, toes and ears are most at risk for frostbite. The area may start to burn or feel numb and will appear gray or pale and may blister.

If frostbite develops, the affected area should be placed in warm (not hot) water. If the ears, nose or lips seem to be frostbitten, warm washcloths can be applied. Do NOT rub the affected area.

After a few minutes of exposure to warm water, dry the area and cover with warm clothing. Give the person something warm to drink. If the numbness or burning continues for more than a few minutes - call your doctor immediately.

The risk of house fires also increases with cold weather. Make sure holiday decorations are placed away from heaters and fireplaces and check the wires on light strings for fraying or bad connections. Keep electric or kerosene space heaters away from flammable materials, such as curtains or furniture. Additionally, yearly chimney inspections and cleanings are a must for homes that use a fireplace or woodstove. Check all smoke detectors to make sure they have fresh batteries and that they are functioning properly.

Homes should also be fitted with carbon monoxide detectors, as the gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It is produced by wood or gasfueled appliances, such as heaters, stoves, water heaters, or dryers, that do not burn properly. Symptoms of CO poisoning include prolonged headache and feeling extremely tired. If multiple people are experiencing these symptoms, leave the house and contact emergency services.

proper clothing Infants and children must be dressed warmly for outdoor activities. The most effective strategy is to focus on layers. Have children wear several layers, with at least one being filled with down or some type of manmade insulation material. A good rule of thumb for younger kids is to dress them in one more layer than an adult would wear in the same weather conditions.

A warm hat and boots are a must, and try to encourage family members to wear mittens, as they are warmer than gloves.

Additionally, parents with young infants should resist the temptation to snuggle their children with blankets or quilts as these can be associated with suffocation deaths and are linked to sudden infant death syndrome.

winter travel tips Winter in Chicago frequently brings difficult road conditions due to snow and ice. Inexperienced drivers should consider staying home during extreme weather or consider practice driving in an empty parking lot. For families needing to travel, remember to clean snow off taillights and headlights, and watch out for slow-moving vehicles, such as snowplows.

Additionally, consider preparing a car emergency kit with the following items: Snow brush and an ice scraper, bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction in the snow, first aid kit, blanket, flashlight and batteries, nonperishable snack foods, candle and matches, and cup to melt snow for water.

If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Run the heater occasionally to keep warm, but avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by making sure your tailpipe is not blocked by snow or other debris.

outdoor activities Outdoor activities can provide great family memories but can lead to danger if not done safely. Parents should make sure sledding hills are not too steep; clear of rocks, trees or other obstructions; and away from vehicle traffic. The safest way to ride is sitting up because there is less risk of head injury, and it is better to have a sled that can be steered.

For ice skaters, manmade rinks are the best choice. For families that want to skate on a pond or a lake, be sure the ice is at least 4 to 6 inches thick with no holes or soft spots.

Dr. Adam Aronson, MD, is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 6765394 or. www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

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