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Start the new year on the right foot.

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United Way officials confident mission will succeed so it can continue meeting agencies’ needs / 3 Take better care of your feet this New Year. If you suffer from conditions of a diabetic foot, bunions, plantar fasciitis, or just plain sore feet, you don’t want to miss this event. Learn about new advancements and treatments in foot and ankle care from podiatrist Dr. Joe George.

Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, January 29 | 1 p.m.

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The majority of the roles are males of various ages with one female role.

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ON THE COVER Doctor Abilio Milo works at the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic Thursday. Volunteer doctors and nurses at the clinic, a United Way of Will County partner agency, provide free heath care.

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ALMOST HALFWAY THERE

United Way of Will County moving closer to meeting its financial goal Know more

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com JOLIET – United Way of Will County is almost halfway toward raising its $3.7 million fundraising goal for 2013-14.

And United Way officials are confident the organization will reach its goal. The campaign kicked off in September, and ends June 30.

“Our United Way is doing all it can to reach and exceed our $3.7 million goal in order to help address the growing requests for assistance reported by our 46 partner agencies,” said Michael Hennessy, president and CEO of United Way of Will County. “One in four Will County residents will be reaching out to one or more of our United Way partner agencies for some type of program or service this year.”

The United Way of Will County works with local volunteers to identify and solve issues faced by local residents, according to the organization’s website. It provides funding for a variety of local human service agencies that provide programming and support for youth, families and individuals. Those partner agencies served more than 449,000 Will County residents in 2012. As of right now, United Way has reached 49 percent of its $3.7 million goal for this year.

United Way of Will County campaign chair Michael Rittof admitted that reaching the goal will take a lot of work. Rittof

To find out more about United Way of Will County or to make a donation visit www. uwwill.org.

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ABOVE: Volunteer nurse Marylynn Tyler talks Thursday with Elizabeth Gudino at the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic. Volunteer doctors and nurses work at the clinic, which is a United Way of Will County partner agency, to provide free heath care to adults who have no health insurance.

LEFT: Tyler takes Gudino’s blood pressure while at the clinic Thursday. also is on the board of directors for the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic in Joliet, one of its partner agencies.

“I see the good that we

do as an agency, but I also see the need,” Rittof said.

“The nice thing about United Way is that it is a great way to give to many

organizations through one.”

Last year, the United Way of Will County fell short of its goal. The group

raised $3.8 million, short of its $4 million goal.

“We were down 5 percent from our goal, but requests were up 12 percent,” Rittof said.

He blamed the shortfall on the still sluggish economy. As a result of last year’s shortfall, United Way of Will County decided to lower this year’s goal.

“We wanted to be realistic,” Rittof said. “It is the first time in 20 years United Way has set the goal less than the previous year.”

Officials don’t know yet how many agencies will request funding this year.

Agencies have until February to submit requests

for United Way’s 2015 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

“We don’t fund capital equipment,” Hennessy said. “We fund the services that agencies provide.”

An agency has to be in operation for at least a year and be registered as a nonprofit agency before it can apply for funding.

“Each agency has to appear before an allocation committee and present their need,” Rittof said.

“We are funding the ones that really have a need.”

Officials for Cornerstone Services, which provides services for adults and children with disabilities, appreciate the help that United Way provides.

Cornerstone Services has been a longtime partner agency of United Way of Will County.

“Most of our funding comes from the state, but they don’t provide adequate funding,” said Matthew Lanoue, coordinator of public relations for Cornerstone Services. “United Way really fills in the gap from inadequate state funding.”

Cornerstone Services has a $29 million annual budget, he said. But United Way of Will County provides more than just financial support, Lanoue said.

“They are out there promoting us as well,” he said.

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Flood advisory until Sunday for DuPage River

By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The higher temperatures Friday and Saturday caused some icy roads and water retention in parts of Will County, but no serious accidents or flooding had been reported as of Saturday afternoon by area officials.

After nearly 10 inches of snow battered the area during the past week, Joliet officials warned residents to watch for flooding as rains from the Pacific warm front came in, relieving the area from the frigid subzero temperatures of Canadian air, but thawing the ice and snow above ground.

The National Weather Service issued a county-wide flood advisory for the east branch of the DuPage River at Bolingbrook until Sunday evening. But meteorologist Eric Lenning said the river depth was not near flood levels as of Saturday afternoon.

The river had risen a foot in depth at a National Weather Service base spot in Shorewood since the warmer temperatures and about an inch of rain moved into the area, Lenning said. Communities north of Will County along the river – like Riverside –

Vikaas Shanker – vshanker@shawmedia.com

After nearly 10 inches of snow battered the area during the past week, Joliet officials warned residents to watch for flooding as rains from the Pacific warm front came in, relieving the area from the frigid subzero temperatures of Canadian air, but thawing the ice and snow above ground. are more at risk of flooding.

It would need to rise an additional 2.5 feet before the river reaches a flood stage. But Lenning said the National Weather Service has received calls for

Fire destroys New Lenox farmhouse

By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com NEW LENOX – A fire burned a New Lenox farmhouse to the ground Friday night after firefighters fought against winds and the lack of a fire hydrant.

“The home was a total loss,” New Lenox Fire Protection District spokeswoman Marisa Schrieber said Saturday.

The department received the call about a fire in progress at 12008 W. Laraway Road at 10 p.m.

When firefighters arrived,

isolated incidents.

“There’s been lots of reports of where ice and snow are blocking drainage,” Lenning said. “With the ground frozen, there is standing water from the rainfall.”

the fire was fully engulfing the two-story, woodframed home, according to a news release from the New Lenox fire department. The two homeowners safely escaped the building without injuries.

The fire was driven by heavy winds Friday as fire officials tried to put out the blaze. Firefighters’ efforts were also hampered by the lack of a nearby fire hydrant, as the driveway was a half-mile long, according to Schreiber.

Lenning said the next day for any significant precipitation is Tuesday.

Police in the county were happy to report no serious accidents over the past couple of days.

“Road conditions have been relatively clear with some wet, slick ice spots,” Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Fred Rivera said of the past two days.

“Knock on wood, we haven’t had any serious personal injuries. But we’re continuing to ask people to be on the lookout for treacherous road conditions.”

Rivera said that Illinois State Police responded to more than 250 minor crashes and assisted 400 motorists during the past week. The only major highway issue was a closure of the Interstate 80 eastbound to Interstate 55 northbound ramp Friday afternoon, Rivera said. A semi trailer slid off the ramp into a ditch but the driver suffered no major injuries.

Joliet Police Sgt. David Harris said patrol officers haven’t seen any flooding or major accidents in the city.

“The roads are pretty clear, but people should look for back country roads or any other road that didn’t get much attention,” Harris said, using the intersection of Arbeiter and Van Dyke roads and uncleared subdivisions as examples. “The ground is still frozen and in some places it’s a sheet of ice.”

Photo provided by Todd Sherman

A New Lenox farmhouse burned to the ground Friday night.

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Seven-Day Forecast for Will County TODAY

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SAT

Seattle 49/45 Billings 38/30

Partly sunny and breezy

Mostly cloudy and breezy

Snow or flurries possible

Mostly sunny

4031

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309

26 23

Breezy with clouds and sun

Partly sunny and cold

Not as cold with clouds and sun

35 11

25 16

34 22

Minneapolis 38/13 Chicago 42/31

Bill Bellis

San Francisco 58/44

Denver 48/19

Detroit 36/32

Kansas City 58/29

New York 47/36 Washington 51/37

Chief Meteorologist

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Los Angeles 72/50

Evanston 40/31

Elgin 40/29

Houston 72/58

De Kalb 40/28

Sandwich 40/30

Miami 79/69

Chicago 42/31

Oak Park 41/31

Aurora 40/28

Hammond 49/34

Oak Lawn 40/31 Yorkville 40/30 Joliet 40/31

Ottawa 44/31

Morris 42/32 Coal City 44/32

Streator 44/32

UV Index

The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.

1 10 a.m.

2 Noon

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Air Quality

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Weather History

Atlanta 58/41

El Paso 68/37

A cold snap in the Pacific Northwest spread eastward on Jan. 12, 1888, spawning the “Blizzard of ‘88.” The storm affected an area from northern Texas to the Dakotas and killed 200 people.

Kankakee 44/32

Almanac

Joliet Regional Airport through 3 p.m. yesterday Temperatures High/low .................................................. 40°/33° Normal high/low ...................................... 31°/16° Record high ....................................... 55° in 2012 Record low ....................................... -22° in 1982

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Des Plaines River Stages Fld: flood stage. Prs: stage in feet at 7 a.m Saturday. Chg: change in previous 24 hours.

Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs near Russell .................. 7 ...... 3.72 .... +0.16 at River Forest ............ 16 ...... 7.97 near Gurnee .................. 7 ...... 1.94 .... +0.45 at Riverside ................... 7 ...... 3.67 at Lincolnshire ......... 12.5 ...... 7.62 ........ N.A. near Lemont ............... 10 ....... 6.80 near Des Plaines ........... 5 ...... 1.26 .... +0.27 at Lyons ....................... -- .... 10.61

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Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Clerk for seven years. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a former member of Mt. Moriah OBITUARIES Baptist Church .

Preceded in death by her aunts ROBERT A. BEBAR and uncle, Carolyn (Robert) Person and Rita Ann Hughes; cousins, Age 85, of Shawn Dantzler and Thomas Lockport, went Hughes. home to the Lord She is survived by her loving with his loving family, children, Shakell Phillip, family by his side Toriana and Torrey Lymas; mother, Saturday, January Valencia Johnson; father, Kirk Hare; 11, 2014 at Adventist Bolingbrook her sisters, Kenya, LaToya, and Hospital in Bolingbrook.

Karshena Dantzler, all of Joliet; one Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Joann Bebar (Baldigo), brother, Antoine Hare, of Joliet; nieces, Addyson Vidales and Atlanta children, Jean (Rick) Barr, Barbara Hare, both of Joliet; nephews, (Gary) Behrens, Robert (Rhonda) Jaiden Lee, Antwon and Abrey Bebar, Michael (Sandy) Bebar, Robinson, and Antoine Hare, Jr., all Susan (David) Craig, Jane (Greg) Cosme, siblings, Jean (David) Engle, of Joliet; maternal grandmother, Ida Dantzler, of Joliet; paternal Lillian (Robert) Wagner, Delores grandmother, Lebertha Hughes, of (Richard) Kuban, Jerry (Carol) Bebar, grandchildren, Casie (Scott) Joliet; beloved companion, Joe Page, of Joliet; numerous aunts, Miller, Andrew Behrens, Kendel uncles, cousins, and friends also Behrens, Robert Bebar, Matthew survive, including “Special cousin”, Bebar and numerous nieces and Andrew Tate, III, of Jacksonville, nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by Florida; “Special Nana” and family his parents, Phillip & Frances Bebar friend, Pearlie Adams (Willie, (Lakota), siblings, Raymond Bebar, deceased), of Joliet; close friends, Angela “Nan” Edwards, Latoya Katherine Branshaw, Mary Pell, Phillip Bebar and Pauline Bertolotti. Cousin, Robin Calvert, Angela and Robert was a life long member of Garcia Nobles; her beautician, Robyn Booker, and Vincent Moffett.

St. Mary Nativity Church in Joliet.

“Kesha” was fondly considered as He was an Army Veteran who “mom” to many of her son, Shakell's served his country during the friends.

Korean War and a member of the Visitation, Monday, January 13, VFW Cantigny Post in Joliet.

2014, from 2:00 -4:00 PM at the A Mass of Christian Burial is funeral home and additional scheduled at St. Mary Nativity visitation Monday, January 13, 2014, Church, 702 N. Broadway Street, 6:00-7:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Joliet, IL 60435 on Thursday, Church, 18101 Oak Ave., Lockport, January 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM. IL. Service at 7:00 PM, Pastor Clint Interment, St. Mary Nativity Wilburn, officiating, Rev. Cedric Cemetery, Joliet, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Burkett, eulogist. Interment Mary Nativity Education Fund would Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:00AM at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL. be appreciated.

For information, Minor-Morris Funeral Home www.goodalememorialchapel.com 112 Richards St. (815) 723-1283 or 815-838-1533.

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LAKESHA V. DANTZLER Born: August 3, 1976 Died: January 5, 2014

GERALD ELDER

Lakesha V. “Kesha” Dantzler, age 37, died suddenly, Sunday, January 5, 2014.

Born August 3, 1976. She attended Joliet Central High School, class of 1994. Kesha was employed at Sam's Club as a Customer Service Clerk for seven years. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a

Gerald "Jerry" Elder, age 75 , of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda (nee Barton) Elder, his children, Jay (Kristen) Elder of MI, Molly (Michael) Kuba of Dixon, his granddaughters, Grace and

Died: Jan. 9, 2014; in Harvey

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Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rachael (nee Culp) Elder, his siblings, Orlo Simmons, Vernette Godfrey Nash, and Jeanne Shaw, and many faithful friends and animals.

Jerry was a stock broker for over 20 years in Kankakee and more recently worked for Napleton Auto Werks in Bourbonnais, he was a long time board member of the Manhattan School District 114, and was known as a "Super Salesman" to many. He loved all animals, enjoyed music and the arts. One of his favorite pastimes/hobbies was riding and showing horses across the country with his daughter Molly at his side. As a younger man, Jerry excelled at all sports and was extremely athletic, in particular, tennis, skiing and golf were among his talents. His greatest joy in life was his family, especially sitting around with them telling his stories.

Memorial service for Gerald Elder will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 7:00p.m. at Forsythe Funeral Home. Visitation will be the same day from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00p.m.

Memorials to American Cancer Society or ASPCA would be most appreciated.

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2008Sunday, from Equistar Chemical Survived by her loving husband of Joliet for the past 56 years.

January 12, 2014 • Page 7 the U.S. Submarine Veterans of Preceded in death by her 65 years, OBITUARIES Ralph Gruben of Joliet; her Company with 42 years of service. husband, Emanuel Jones; parents, children, Ralph "Randy" (Kris) WWII, a life member of the During the 1970's, Dale volunteered RAYMOND MICHAEL Dan Grant, Sr. and Flora Catchings Gruben of Mission Viejo, CA and as a fireman and EMT in Rockdale. following organizations: Lemont FERRY Survived by his loving wife of 36 V.F.W., American Legion John Olson Dorsey (Andy) Mojden of Hinsdale; Grant of Jackson, Mississippi; Born: Sept. 22, 1920; in Lemont years, Linda (nee Carroll); two sons, Post, Disabled American Vets, and a four grandchildren, Katie and Erica brothers, Dan J.R., of Joliet, and Died: Jan. 5, 2014; in Lemont Justin and Derek; aunt, Jean member of the Seniors Club. In the Gruben and Molly and Kelly Mojden; Lennie T. of Canton, Mississippi.

She leaves to cherish in her Barrows; siblings, John (Liz) and great-grandmother of four; several fall of 2012, Raymond had the Raymond Michael privilege of participating in “Honor nieces and nephews. memory, children; Dorothy Jean Jayne Rivera; best friend, Brian Ferry, age 93, Caples, Barnestine, Lester Ray Preceded by her parents; one Flight” with many other Veterans, Richardson; sister-in-law, Donna passed into eternal which he enjoyed immensely.

(Dawn), Lessie Mae Stegall, James Leonard; and many cousins, nieces sister, Marjorie Wood. life on Sunday, Henry (Thelma Jean), Clandas, and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held Visitation Saturday, January 11, January 05, 2014, Preceded in death by his parents; 2014, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:00 David (Lisa) of New York, Mary, with his family by his side.

Martha, Curtis (Patrice) of Joliet, IL, uncle, Eugene Barrows; brothers-ina.m. at the Cathedral of St. Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. Ray was born on September 22, Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor five sisters; Lula Grant, Rosie Grant law, David Rivera, Gerald Carroll, 108 Illinois St. Lemont, IL 60439.

1920 in Lemont, IL to Paul & Agnes and Daniel Leonard, Sr.; and Funeral Services Monday, January Avenue, Joliet. Family will receive all of Joliet, IL, Betty (Walter) Day of Ferry. He served in the Civilian nephew, Daniel Leonard, Jr. 13, 2014, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral friends and relatives from 9:30 a.m. Cleveland, Ohio, and Catherine Conservation Corps in 1938, the U.S. home to St. Joseph Church, 500 S. A Memorial Gathering for Dale W. until time of Mass. Interment will be Grant and Martha Grant of Jackson, Merchant Marines in 1941, then Mississippi, one brother, Tom Mack Lancaster will be held on Monday, Jefferson St., Lockport, IL 60441 for private. bravely with the U.S. Navy during January 13, 2014 from 3-7 p.m. at In lieu of flowers, memorials in her Grant of Houston, Texas, 18 Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment at WWII, aboard the submarine the grandchildren, 14 great name to Campus Ministry at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Abraham Lincoln National USS Skate SS305, in the Pacific Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden grandchildren and one great great 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet.

Cemetery.

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Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526 or grandchild, and a host of other In lieu of flowers, memorials in his In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray ran a small taxi service in relatives and friends. name to Joliet Area Community Ray's memory to St. Joseph Church, Sisters of St. Francis, 1433 Lemont for 3 years, worked at Visitation will be held on Monday, Hospice would be appreciated. For Essington Road, Joliet, IL 60435.

410 S. Jefferson St., Lockport, IL Argonne National Lab, and then Arrangements by: Fred C. Dames January 13, 2014, 1:00 - 4:00 PM at more information: (815) 741-5500 60441 or to the Abraham Lincoln General Electric. He retired from St. John M.B. Church, 104 E. Zarley or www.fredcdames.com National Cemetery Memorial Squad, Funeral Home. For more G.E.'s Nuclear Energy Division in Blvd., Joliet, IL. Service at 4:00 PM, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL information: (815) 741-5500 or 1982.

Pastor Herbert Brooks, Jr., 60421. Donations for Memorial www.fredcdames.com Ray was preceded in death by his Squad should be payable to “ALNC officiating. Interment Tuesday, father, Paul Ferry; his mother, Agnes Memorial Squad.”

January 14, 2014 10:00 AM at Ferry; his son, Michael Ferry (1970); Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL. Info: www.markiewiczfh.com or brothers, John Ferry, Paul Ferry Minor-Morris Funeral Home 630-257-6363 (Carol), Edward (Leona), and 112 Richards St. (815) 723-1283 Charles Ferry (Ester deceased).

On June 17, 1950 Raymond married Jeanne Sullivan and she DALE W. LANCASTER survives him. Ray is also survived by LORRAINE D. GRUBEN Born: July 1, 1945; Joliet his sisters Florence Ferry, and Lorraine D. Gruben ANNIE LUE JONES Regina (late Bill) Wanda; his 3 sons, Died: January 7, 2014; Joliet (nee Dillman), age Born: Oct. 5, 1935; Camden, MS Ken (Barbara Jo) Ferry, Steve 86. At rest Died: Jan. 7, 2014; Joliet, IL (Delois) Ferry, and Tom Ferry; also Dale W. Lancaster, Thursday, January 9, his grandchildren, Kara (Art) age 68, passed 2014, at her late Abarca, Nina and Natalie Ferry (the Annie Lue Jones away Tuesday, residence. daughters of Ken & Barbara Jo); and (Grant), age 78, of January 7, 2014 at Born in Joliet to the late Andrew his baby great-grandson Joseph Joliet, went the Joliet Area Michael Abarca. Also surviving are and Irene (Dorsey) Dillman, peacefully to glory Community Hospice Get the Herald News formerly of Peoria, returning to numerous nieces, nephews, and on Tuesday, home surrounded Joliet in 2004. Graduate of Joliet cousins. by his loving family. Born July 1, January 7, 2014 at e-Edition on your tablet.

Township High School and received home. Born October 5, 1935 in Ray remained quite active until 1945 in Joliet to William and Esther just recently. He enjoyed gardening, her bachelor's degree from Camden, Mississippi, residing in (nee Penosky) Lancaster. Retired in and ushering at St. Joseph's Church Stephens College of Missouri. Past Joliet for the past 56 years.

2008 from Equistar Chemical president of The Visitation and Aid in Lockport. He was a member of Preceded in death by her Company with 42 years of service.

Society. the U.S. Submarine Veterans of husband, Emanuel Jones; parents, During the 1970's, Dale volunteered Survived by her loving husband of Dan Grant, Sr. and Flora Catchings WWII, a life member of the as a fireman and EMT in Rockdale.

FROM 65 years, Ralph Gruben of Joliet; her Grant of Jackson, Mississippi; following organizations: Lemont SurvivedHAPPY by his lovingNEWYEAR wife of 36 V.F.W., American Legion John Olson children, Ralph "Randy" (Kris) brothers, Dan J.R., of Joliet, and years, Linda (nee Carroll); two sons, THE STAFF OF JOLIET AREA COMMUNITY HOSPICE Post, Disabled American Vets, and a Gruben of Mission Viejo, CA and Lennie T. of Canton, Mississippi.

Justin and Derek; aunt, Jean ommuniTy ChoiCe For hospiCe sinCe 1982 member of the Seniors Club. In the Dorsey (Andy) Mojden of Hinsdale; She leaves to cherish in herThe CBarrows; siblings, John (Liz) and four grandchildren, Katie and Erica fall of 2012, Raymond had the memory, children; Dorothy Jean Jayne Rivera; best friend, Brian Jach is a non-profit, privilege of participating in “Honor Gruben and Molly and Kelly Mojden; Caples, Barnestine, Lester Ray Medicare certified Richardson; sister-in-law, Donna hospice serving patients great-grandmother Lemont of four; several “Committed to the Flight” with many other Veterans,Petkus (Dawn), Lessie Mae Stegall, James Leonard; and many cousins, nieces in Will, Grundy & Kendall Same Family Owned for nieces and nephews. which he enjoyed immensely. Funeral time honored celebration Henry (Thelma Jean), Clandas, and nephews.

Counties. Along with Home 4 Generations parts of Cook, DuPage & Preceded by her parents; one Visitation Saturday, January 11, David (Lisa) of New York, Mary, Preceded in death by his parents; of your loved one’s life.”

Kankakee Counties.

M.Marjorie PetkusWood. sister, 2014, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Donald Martha, Curtis (Patrice) of Joliet, IL, uncle, Eugene Barrows; brothers-inPO from Box 326 Funeral Director/Owner A Memorial Mass will be held 2014 Markiewicz Funeral five sisters; Lula Grant, Rosie Grant law, David Rivera, Gerald Carroll, 1105 East 9th St. Home, P.C. January 10:00 of Joliet, IL, Betty (Walter) Day of 108Lockport Illinois St. Lemont, IL 60439.12401 Monday, and Daniel Leonard, Sr.; and S. Archer Ave 13, 2014 at 815-476-2181 a.m. atILthe Cathedral of St. 700 EastCleveland, For Information: nephew, Daniel Leonard, Jr. Funeral Services Monday, January Kahler Rd.Ohio, and Catherine Lemont, 60439 Water Stone Circle, Joliet www.oneilfuneralhome.com Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor 13, 2014, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral (800) Grant Martha Grant of Jackson, A Memorial Gathering for250 Dale W. Wilmington, IL. and 60481 994-7600 815-740-4104 • www.joliethospice.org Avenue, Joliet.

Family will receive all S. home to St. Joseph Church, 500 Mississippi, one brother, Tom Mack Lancaster will be held on Monday, (815) 838-5010 www.FRBfuneral.com www.petkusfuneralhomes.com friends and relatives from 9:30 a.m.

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She was born March 6, 1930, in Joliet, theOBITUARIES daughter of the late John & Anna nee Sak Kubinski.

RENEE LARSON She married John H. Novy MILONAS December 1, 1961 and he preceded her in death in 1980.

Renee Larson Milonas, RN, MSN, Betty and her husband owned and FNP (nee Pittsenbarger) passed operated Suburban Sales & Service away Sunday, December 22, 2013. Case Dealership in Joliet. She also She was surrounded by loved ones worked 20 years at the Wee-Sip and went to be with the Lord Liquors in Wilmington, and 10 years Renee had a long nursing career in at the Casey's General Store in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was known Crescent City. for helping others heal. She Betty enjoyed playing cards and became a Registered Nurse in 1982, line dancing in earlier years. Most of and worked at Silver Cross Hospital all, she loved her family. in Joliet, Illinois, from January 1982 Surviving are two daughters and – July 1982. She moved to Las sons-in-law, Kathy and Duane Roy Vegas and worked at Sunrise of Bourbonnais, Mary and Steve Hospital as a critical care RN in Carley of Crescent City; five respiratory ICU and a charge nurse grandchildren, Jonathan and from 1982-1985. From 1985 to 1990, Jennifer Hall, Elizabeth and Scott she worked at UMC as a charge Durham, Jamie and Dennis Howe, nurse in ICU, and worked in Dillon Carley, and Cody Carley; eight ICU/CCU/Trauma ICU/Burn Unit. great-grandchildren, Emma From 1990-1993, she worked at Durham, William Durham, Sophia Nathan Adelson Hospice. From Durham, Isabella Durham, Giada 1993-1999, she worked at UMC. In Durham, Brooklynn Hall, Triton Hall, 1999, she became a Family Nurse and Emily Howe; two brothers and Practitioner, and worked at Summit sisters-in-law, Leonard and Esther Medical Group until 2001. From Kubinski of Plainfield, Donald and 2001-2005, she worked at Sage Maureen Kubinski of Lockport.

Health Care, and from 2005-2008, Betty is preceded in death by her she taught Nursing at CSN. parents; one brother & sister-in-law, She married the love of her life, Bernard and Lucille Kubinski; four Stan Milonas, in 1996. Renee was sisters and brothers-in-law, also a member of Al-Anon for 35 Eleanore and Charles Pauly, Jeannie years, and helped many women in and Bud Nickles, Delores and Paul recovery.

Lewis, and Geraldine and Gene She was preceded in death by her Stiteley. parents, Harold and Frances Visitation will be held from 5:00 Pittsenbarger; sister, Phyllis p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Pittsenbarger Koppelman; and January 13, 2014, at Clancy-Gernon nephew, Paul Pittsenbarger.

Funeral Home, 295 Main St. NW., Renee is survived by her brothers, Bourbonnais. Visitation will also be Gordon (Joan), and Tony (Aurora) held from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 Pittsenbarger; and sister, Vicki a.m. funeral service on Tuesday, (Dennis) Brower; sons, Danny January 14, 2014, at the funeral Larson and Josh Milonas; plus home in Bourbonnais. Deacon granddaughter, Madi Larson.

Patrick Skelly and Rev. Bobbie Services will be held in Las Vegas, Schultz will officiate the service.

Nevada.

Interment will follow at Abraham In lieu of flowers, the family Lincoln National Cemetery in requests donations be sent to Elwood.

CADASIL, Memorials may be made to the http://www.cadasilfoundation.org/ family wishes. Please sign her then go to the, “We need your guestbook at support” tab. www.clancygernon.com.

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BETTY J. NOVY

Born: March 6, 1930; Joliet, IL Died: Jan. 9, 2014; Kankakee, IL Betty J. Kubinski Novy, age 83, of Bradley, died Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Presence St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee.

She was born March 6, 1930, in Joliet, the daughter of the late John

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He raised his family and lived in Naperville for 37 years. He retired to Warrenville before moving to Joliet to live with his daughter and son-inlaw.

He was in the Army for 4 1/2 years during WWII. Bernie was a master carpenter, working for Raymond Lumber, Moser Lumber in Naperville, and Globe Lumber in Aurora, and was always building things for others in his family, friends, community and church. He enjoyed working in the workshop he designed in his basement, reading, traveling, cross country skiing, playing cards, watching the news, swimming, going to church and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Addie (Leunig) Osterland.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruthanne (Sandstrom); daughter, Sandy (Joe deceased) Gerrettie; son, Phil Osterland; grandchildren, David John (Joliet), Becki (Rich) Cherivtch, Niki (Mike) Josephsen, and Mark (Jen) Josephsen all of Arizona; and great grand children, Kylie, Gracie, Ryder, Macie, Gavin, Payton, Ella and Caden; and faithful companions, Bailey, Tini and Jack.

Bernie touched everyone he met with his wonderful recollections of WWII, caddying for a living as a teen, and traveling all over the US with his wife and kids. He was an incredibly loving husband, Dad, Grandpa O, and Great Grandpa.

The family would like to thank friends, Bobbi and John Honiotes, Laura Simpson, Kent Liebermann, Sandy Costa, Deb Pasdertz, Mark and Sharon Allgeier and the staff at Homebound Hospice.

He lived his life full of love, compassion, truth and faith. He will be missed by so many.

A memorial service will be at a later date at Blackburn, Geigerich, Sontag Funeral Home in Joliet and burial will be private.

BERNARD OSTERLAND Bernard Osterland, age 97, passed away January 4, 2014, at home, surrounded by his family.

He raised his

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Lorenza loved knitting, proud graduate of Sunday, January 12, 2014 • Page 9 crocheting, and quilting. She loved DePaul University and had a January 13, 2014, 10:00-11:00 AM at ROBERT F. THAYER watching her children, lucrative career in computer Christ Vision Church, 326 - 18th grandchildren and great engineering. Gary was a devout Born: April 21, 1932; Joliet, IL Street, Lockport, IL. Service at 11:00 Died: Dec. 11, 2013; grandchildren playing baseball. She Christian and an active member of AM, Pastor Ernest Jones, officiating. Boulder Junction, WI enjoyed cooking for her family and CentrePoint Church. With his backbreaking hugs and passion for life, her specialty was tamales.

Interment following at Mt. Hope he will be eternally missed.

Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Funeral services will be held Robert F. Thayer, age 81, of He is survived and cherished by Monday, January 13, 2014, 11:00am Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, passed at the Woodlawn Funeral Home, his wife of 23 years, Kathy Caron Minor-Morris Funeral Home away on December 11, 2013 at Wojcik (nee Connelly); two 3201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet.

112 Richards St. (815) 723-1283 Howard Young Medical Center. brothers, Daniel (Kimberly) and Pastor Sid Casillas officiating.

He was born on April 21, 1932 in Internment Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Steven Wojcik; two sisters, Linda Joliet, the son of Charles and Angela Joliet. Visitation Sunday, January 12, and Susan Wojcik; step-children, (nee Stukel) Thayer.

2014, 2:00-6:00pm.

Michael (Rebecca) Caron, Thomas Bob was preceded in death by his Woodlawn Funeral Home, 3201 W Caron, Jill Caron; devoted sister-inparents; brothers, Donald and Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431. law, Karen (Lowell) Conway; his James; and sisters, Joyce and 815-725-0100 beloved dogs, Sampson and MARY H. TEZAK Vivian. www.woodlawnfunerals.com.

Cooper; and by numerous nephews, He is survived by his wife, Loretta nieces, cousins and grandchildren. (nee Vanckus) of Boulder Junction; Mary H. Tezak, age 91. At rest Funeral services will be held at children, Robert C. Thayer of Thursday, January 9, 2014, at the Abraham Lincoln National Boulder Junction, Lynn A. (Andrew) GARY S. WOJCIK Joliet Area Community Hospice Cemetery, Elwood, IL 60421 Shulla of Middleton, Wisconsin, home with her family by her side.

Tuesday January 14, 2014, 1:00pm.

Leonard V. (Linda) Thayer of Born in Joliet to the late Anthony Memorial donations to the God needed and Mary (Kramer) Tezak, she was Boulder Junction, Kathleen R. American Diabetes Association at Gary's help, so he (Christopher Sr.) Lesavage of a lifelong resident. Formerly took him to heaven donations.diabetes.org would be Presque Isle, Wisconsin and William employed as a model for Evans on Sunday, January appreciated.

J. Thayer of Seattle, Washington; Furriers in Chicago, The Rialto On line condolences may be left at 5, 2014, at age 62.

Square Theater and retired from the grandchildren, Robin, Rachel, www.woodlawnfunerals.com.

Gary served his Rebecca, Michael, Daniel, State of Illinois following 53 years of Woodlawn Funeral Home, 3201 W. country as a Christopher Jr. and Alec; great service. Member of St. Joseph Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431 member of the US granddaughter, Cecilia and sisters, Catholic Church in Joliet.

815-725-0100 Navy from 1971Irene (Bruce) MacKenzie of Preceded by her parents; one www.woodlawnfunerals.com 1974.

He grew up in Belleview, Florida and Doris (James) brother, Robert Tezak; two sisters, Chicago, was a Seeley of Morris, Illinios.

Florence (Jim) Nasenbeny and proud graduate of A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Virginia (Ralph, Sr.) Papesh.

DePaul University and had a December 14, 2013 and interment Beloved aunt of Nancy Mucha, lucrative career in computer will take place in the spring.

John (Tracy) Papesh, Ralph (Terri) engineering. Gary was a devout Papesh, Jr., Maryann (Pat) Christian and an active member of McGinnis; her great-nieces and CentrePoint Church. With his backnephews, Nicholas (Kristen) breaking hugs and passion for life, In Memory of Yangas, Natalie Smith, Christopher LORENZA VELASQUEZ he will be eternally missed.

(Jen) Papesh, Tony Papesh, Ross Roger B. Carlson He is survived and cherished by Papesh, Morgen (fiancé, Alex) Lorenza Velasquez, Nee Guerrero, his wife of 23 years, Kathy Caron January 12, 2004 Papesh, Jack and Katie McGinnis; age 88, Entered God's Kingdom Wojcik (nee Connelly); two and her great-great-nieces and Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at brothers, Daniel (Kimberly) and nephew, Kayte Yangas, Hannah, Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Steven Wojcik; two sisters, Linda It’s been ten years, and still there’s tears, Charlotte and Austin Papesh.

Lorenza is survived by her and Susan Wojcik; step-children, of memories we hold so dear.

The family would like to extend children, Maria Elena (Juan) Salinas, Michael (Rebecca) Caron, Thomas What we remember does not fade away. their heartfelt thank you to Javier Velasquez, Catalina Caron, Jill Caron; devoted sister-inBaseball, bowling and golf were some of your Presence Saint Joseph Medical (Guillermo) Jaime, Elvira (Victor) law, Karen (Lowell) Conway; his but most of all, are the times you passions, Center, Joliet Area Community Zamudio, Andres (Laura) Velasquez, beloved dogs, Sampson and shared with your family and friends. Even though Hospice and Dr. Ramesh Patel and Antonio (Kay) Velasquez, David Cooper; and by numerous nephews, our hearts ache, because we miss you, your spirit staff for their care of Aunt Mary.

(Linda) Velasquez, Moises nieces, cousins and grandchildren. will live on in all of us whose lives you touched.

As it was Mary's request, private (Michelle) Velasquez, Rosalinda Till we meet again.

Funeral services will be held at funeral services will be held. Final (Juan) Mendoza; 27 grandchildren, Abraham Lincoln National Your Family, Mary Lou, Roger and interment St. John Cemetery. In lieu 33 great-grandchildren, and 9 Cemetery, Elwood, IL 60421Eric Carlson. Holly, Tony, Gabriel and of flowers, memorials in her name great-great-grandchildren; and a Tuesday January 14, 2014, 1:00pm. Gianna Newman to St. Joseph Church, Joliet or Joliet sister, Maria (Juan) Casillas.

Memorial donations to the Area Community Hospice would be Preceded in death by her American Diabetes Association at appreciated. husband, Jose Reyes Velasquez, her donations.diabetes.org would be Arrangements by: Fred C. Dames sons, Gorge Velasquez, and Gerardo appreciated.

Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Velasquez; a grandson, Estevan On line condolences may be left at Essington Rds., Joliet.

Salinas; and a great-great grandson, www.woodlawnfunerals.com.

Noah Mascote. A brother, Felipe Woodlawn Funeral Home, 3201 W. Guerrero; and 3 sisters, Victoria Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431 Perez, Herminia Dominguez, and 815-725-0100 Petronila Deckard. www.woodlawnfunerals.com Lorenza loved knitting, crocheting, and quilting. She loved

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Visitation will be held on Monday,

DARREL G. RHIND

Darrel G. Rhind, age 86, passed away Tuesday January 7, 2014, at his home, surrounded by family.

Survived by two daughters, Debra (Raul) Casales and Kathie (Grant) Pearson; two grandchildren, Sam and Jake Pearson; two sisters, Judith (Mike) Buell and Joan (Grant) Goolsby; brother, Warren (Thelma) Rhind. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Virginia (Bressler) Rhind; parents, Glenn and Vera (Richardson) Rhind.

Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident.

W.W. II Navy Veteran. Retired from E J &E Railroad and Reynolds Metals in McCook, Illinois. Member of the Ingalls Park United Methodist Church.

Funeral Services will be held, Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Blackburn-GiegerichSonntag Funeral Home, with Rev. Leona Tichenor officiating.

Interment Elmhurst Cemetery.

Visitation Saturday morning 9:00 a.m. until time of services.

Flowers are appreciated, if you wish, memorials to Ingalls Park United Methodist Church are also appreciated.

MARY L. ROBINSON Mary Lynn Robinson (Barga), age 52, was born August 10, 1961, in LaGrange, Illinois, to Bobbie R. Camble and Leroy Barga. Mary departed this life on January 7, 2014, surrounded by family and friends.

Mary leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Bobbie R. Camble of Alabama; three children, Theresa (Richard) Gant, DeAnthony (Lanay) Barga and L.J. Barga, Sr.; three brothers, Leroy, Gilbert and Jerry Barga; two sisters, Lucy Ingram and Tammy Barga; a special companion, Mark Balvnius; and a host of grandchildren, family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday,

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Finding hope in Joliet Junior College program Reduce the stigma

By DENISE M. BARAN-UNLAND The Herald-News correspondent Joy Fink, 15, of Minooka, openly discusses her battles with anxiety, depression, cutting, suicide attempts — as well as mourning the death of one relative who did commit suicide — bullying, low self-esteem and obesity.

Don’t mistake Fink’s candor with teenage angst.

As a junior member of Will Find Hope, the anti-stigma group at Joliet Junior College, Fink has a mission: To create a climate where all young people feel wanted and accepted, no matter what.

“I don’t want other teenagers going through what I’ve gone through. I want them to get help,” Fink said. “It may be scary at first to talk to someone but it’s better than losing your life.”

Participating in this project is a requirement for any student enrolled in classes taught by Margot Underwood, associate professor at JJC’s social & behavioral sciences department, Underwood said.

Fink’s mother, Ginni Demko of Minooka, a psychology major at Lewis University in Romeoville, learned of Will Find Hope when she was the secretary of the psychology club when she was a JJC student.

“Joy was going through such a hard time and Margot offered to help her,” said Demko, who designed the Will Find Hope T-shirts.

“She thought Joy had great leadership abilities and enthusiasm for anything she put her fingers on. So when Will Find Hope came about, she told Joy, ‘You’re the head of our junior department.’”

Some students have

Help reduce the stigma attached to mental illness by: • Increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness and addictions.

• Decrease discrimination and inappropriate behavior toward people who suffer from mental illness and addiction.

• Encouraging adolescents and adults to support friends who are experiencing a mental health problem.

• Increase help-seeking behavior among individuals who may need professional help for mental illness or addiction.

• Encourage a supportive community environment that minimizes future disability for people experiencing psychological distress.

Source: www.willfindhope.org

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Psychology student Ginni Demko of Minooka (left) designed the T-shirts for Will Find Hope, a Joliet Junior College student led organization aimed at reducing stigma in Will County. Demko’s daughter, Joy Fink, Demko’s daughter (right) is a member of its junior chapter. their own stories of being stigmatized, Underwood said, and weave their personal experiences into their projects. Others aim at increasing education, building awareness and eliminating social isolation for people with mental health disorders.

Will Find Hope grew out of a community needs assessment and strategic health plan that all health departments in Illinois are required to complete every five years, said Vanessa Newsome, program coordinator at the Will County Health Department.

Through surveys and focus groups, the health department discovered that the community didn’t believe behavioral health services existed in Will Coun-

Know more According to its website, Will Find Hope likens healing to a journey where individuals with mental health disorders learn to live meaningful lives and seek to achieve their fullest potentials.

A variety of tools may aid the recovery process. These include “medication, rehabilitation, psychotherapy, group therapy and self-help” techniques.

The following organizations are part of the Will County MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) Anti-Stigma Collaboration: Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center and Health Center, Chestnut Health Systems, Crisis Line of Will and Grundy counties, Joliet Junior College, Joliet Township High Schools District 204, Linden Oaks at Edward, National Alliance on Mental Illness Will and Grundy Counties and the Will County Health Department. ty, Newsome said.

In reality, those services are not only available, many people don’t seek them out because of the stigma attached to mental illness.

As a follow up, an action team was formed to help understand the experience of stigma and how to address it so individuals needing help may find it, Newsome said. Eventually, the JJC

psychology club became involved and formed Will Find Hope, which has since sponsored two Anti-Stigma Symposiums, one each in 2012 and 2013.

Anita Young, senior communications specialist at Chestnut Health Systems and co-chair of the action team, worked with Underwood to foster the students’ involvement, Newsome said, and that includes creating a comprehensive website of resources and compelling, student produced videos, Newsome said.

“I used a video on bullying with a preteen youth group at my church,” Newsome said. “It held their attention and they wanted to talk about it what happened in the video because

of the youth focus. That’s the beauty of this project.

It’s student driven.”

Allyson Schwartz, 20, of Joliet, Will Find Hope’s current president, knows the pain bullying victims endure. When Schwartz was in junior high, her former best friend bullied Schwartz because both girls liked the same boy. The bullying followed Schwartz into high school.

“I felt very betrayed,” Schwartz said. “One girl kept taking my lunch money. I would fake symptoms of being sick just to avoid going to school.”

The experience forced Schwartz to develop newer and more enduring friendships than the ones bullying destroyed. As part of Will Find Hope, Schwartz helped coordinate a float for the Shorewood Crossroads Festival parade, where 20 students distributed anti-stigma information.

People need to understand the definition and effects of “stigma,” she said.

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Declining revenue for Joliet’s two casinos Harrah’s, Hollywood follow state trends, bring in less money in 2013

By JIM DALLKE dallke@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Both Joliet casinos saw declines in revenue in 2013 compared to 2012, a trend that was similar with nearly every casino in Illinois.

From January 2013 through November 2013, Hollywood Casino Joliet’s receipts were down 6.1 percent compared to the same period in 2012, as revenue dropped from $129.6 million to $121.7 million.

Harrah’s casino saw revenue fall from $194.7 million in January through November 2012 to $187.6 million during the same period in 2013, a 3.6 percent decrease.

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines saw a one percent calendar-year-to-date revenue increase, the only casino in Illinois that didn’t see a revenue decline.

Eric Noggle, senior analyst at the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, said the declines in revenue for Hollywood and Harrah’s generally fall in line with the rest of the state casinos.

“Their declines are consistent with the declines throughout the state,” Noggle said. “The only exception is Des Plaines, which continues to have positive

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Patrons walk through the plaza of the Hollywood Casino in Joliet late last week. Most casinos in Illinois saw a year-over-year decline in revenue in 2013. increases.”

Noggle pointed to a few factors that could contribute to the declining revenue for Joliet’s casinos, a main one being the increased

traffic to Rivers Casino.

Rivers has been popular ever since it opened in 2011, and gamblers have been drawn to the new facility, Noggle said.

He added that the down economy has led to fewer people going to casinos nationally. Also, in Illinois, video gaming has become increasingly popular.

“For Illinois specifically, we have more competition from video gaming machines,” Noggle said. “Originally, we didn’t think they would have much of an im-

pact. But there’s no doubt that has contributed to the decline.”

Tom Swoik, executive director of the Illinois Gaming Association, a nonprofit organization that represents six of the 10 state riverboat operations, including both Joliet casinos, said video gaming machines have created an unfair playing field for state casinos.

“There are 12,000 video gaming machines licensed in the state now,” Swoik said. “That’s the equivalent of 10 casinos.

“We thought they would have some impact, but it has been much larger than we were anticipating.”

Casinos are limited to 1,200 games, both table and machines.

And casinos have a maximum tax rate of 50 percent, while video gaming machines have a flat 30 percent tax rate, which hurts higher performing casinos, Swoik said.

The convenience of video gaming has played a factor in the casino revenue declines, he added.

“With the weather this year, people are staying close to home and playing at their local bars rather than driving 30 to 40 miles to the casino,” Swoik said.

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By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Lawyers representing Evergreen Terrace owners want out of the case where the owners are battling Joliet city officials for control of an apartment complex – but it doesn’t appear they’ll get their wish just yet.

Ungaretti & Harris – the Chicago firm representing the owners – found itself in a new dilemma after staff there filed a motion in recent weeks to withdraw from a condemnation case between city officials and the owners.

On Friday, Joliet City Attorney Jeff Plyman, who was present when the motion was heard

by U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle, said the Evergreen Terrace owners retained a new attorney, who is opposing the motion. He didn’t know the name of the owners’ new attorney but learned they didn’t want the lawyers with Ungaretti & Harris withdrawing until they completed the latest phase of the case.

Lawyers with Ungaretti & Harris have stated they want to leave the case because they have not been paid for their trial work and remain unpaid for pre-trial work.

They also said they have been sued by Nancy Gidwitz, sister of Ronald J. Gidwitz, who is one of the owners of Evergreen Terrace Apartments.

Plyman said Ungaretti & Harris lawyers have said they were still owed more than $5 million in legal fees since the trial

Timeline of Evergreen Terrace events 2005: Joliet city officials file a condemnation lawsuit to gain ownership of Evergreen Terrace Apartments.

Sept. 2012: Trial begins between city officials and Evergreen Terrace owners.

Nov. 2013: City officials enter settlement agreement with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, who objected to condemnation lawsuit.

Tuesday: City officials agree to a settlement between several tenants, who also objected to the condemnation lawsuit. started in September 2012.

The owners’ new attorney said the owners paid them about $7 million before the trial, he said.

“Neither number was challenged,” he said.

He said Norgle continued the case on the lawyers’ motion to withdraw to Jan. 17.

When reached Friday, a spokeswoman for the Evergreen Terrace owners said they declined to comment. Nancy Gidwitz also declined to comment when questioned about a lawsuit against Ungaretti & Harris. Calls to Ungaretti & Harris were not immediately returned Friday.

Plyman said he doesn’t think the conflicted legal representation of the owners will have much of an effect on the condemnation case, as it doesn’t directly involve city officials. Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante said he didn’t know how it will affect the case.

“It may be a good sign there is some instability with the owners of the Evergreen Terrace,” he said.

City officials filed a condemnation lawsuit in 2005 to gain ownership of Evergreen Terrace Apartments, 350 N. Broadway

St. in Joliet, saying it was being mismanaged and was crime-ridden.

Besides the owners, the city has been challenged by the U.S. Department of Urban Housing and Development and several tenants.

Both department officials and the tenants have since dropped their legal objections.

Presentation of evidence and testimony in the condemnation case between city officials and the owners has ended and lawyers from each side have until the end of February to present findings of facts and applicable law to Norgle.

On Jan. 7, Giarrante announced a city document detailing the settlement agreement between HUD and city officials that was discussed in a closed session meeting was leaked to the owners of Evergreen Terrace.

He asked the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office to investigate the matter.

Both Plyman and Charles Pelkie, spokesman with the state’s attorney’s office, said Friday they have not learned of any new information regarding the leak.

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By JIM DALLKE jdallke@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The trial of a Chicago man accused of murdering a New Lenox Township man is scheduled to carry into this week as the defense contemplates putting the defendant on the stand.

Defense attorney Timothy Specht said his client Rodney Julun, who is accused of murdering 59-year-old Dwight Jones in 2011, is leaning toward testifying when court resumes Monday, but the defense wanted to take the weekend before making a final decision.

Specht said he does not plan on calling any other witnesses.

Prosecutors argue that Julun, 25, traveled with Jones from Chicago to Jones’ New Lenox Township home with the intent of robbing him.

Once they got to the home, Julun hit Jones in the head with a lamp, took Jones’ Volkswagen Jetta back to Chicago, and returned the following day with at least one accomplice to rob the home, prosecutors said.

Forensic scientists testified Friday that Julun’s fingerprints were found on a lamp and in Jones’ Volkswagen.

In a taped interview that was played Thursday for the jury, Julun

admitted to killing Jones, but claimed he did so out of self-defense.

J u l u n Rodney Julun said Jones was trying to make a sexual advance toward him and he was trying to escape.

Julun became visibly upset while the tape was playing, and at one point shouted out, “Can you turn this off, please?”

Julun then asked to leave the courtroom for the remainder of the video, which Judge Daniel Rozak allowed.

A similar situation happened again Friday when Julun asked if he could be removed from court during the testimony of a forensic pathologist who was asked to determine the cause of death.

Pictures from the autopsy were also shown during the pathologist’s testimony.

When Rozak asked Julun why he didn’t want to be present, Julun said the pathologist’s testimony was “just one expert’s opinion” and she “wasn’t there and doesn’t know what happened.”

It was clear that Julun’s attorney advised him against leaving the room.

Rozak allowed the request and Julun left the courtroom for more than an hour.

The cause of death was from multiple lacerations to the back of the head, according to testimony from the forensic pathologist.

Norma McCadd, Julun’s mother, believes in her son’s innocence and said she hopes he testifies Monday so the court can finally hear the whole story.

“My son is a good kid,” McCadd said. “I feel bad for the family. ... What happened is a shame.”

McCadd said Julun was about to begin his second semester at Coyne College to become an engineer before he was arrested in June 2011 in connection with the murder.

She said she doesn’t know how Julun met Jones or why the two ended up in his home, but she expects more information to come out once Julun takes the stand.

On Friday, prosecutors brought in Julun’s cell mate, who testified that Julun told him his intent was just to rob Jones, but when he wouldn’t cooperate Julun hit him in the head.

Court is expected to resume Monday, with closing arguments expected in the afternoon.

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Water tower construction a priority for Shorewood

By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com SHOREWOOD – Construction on a new water tower at the Public Works campus on Mound Road is a priority for Shorewood officials this year, along with improving roads throughout the village and attracting new businesses.

After receiving offers that were deemed too expensive, the village board intends to put out another call for bids and eventually start construction on a 1.5 million gallon elevated water tower.

“Right now we’re pulling from pretty deep aquifers to get water for [residents],” Mayor Rick Chapman said, noting that engineering guides and standards stated the current water setup isn’t adequate for the village. “We need to guarantee that if we have problems with well pumps or power outages, we can still provide safe drinking water for residents.”

Once a feasible bid is accepted, the tower will take an estimated two years to complete, according to the village’s fiscal year 2014 budget.

The tower will be financed through capital fees, Chapman said. Residents can expect a fee of $6 on their water bills. The money raised will be used to purchase a low-rate bond to be paid over the next 10 years.

The village, experiencing greater growth in recent years, also could see a major commercial or retail business in the Weber Road Corridor.

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“We need to guarantee that if we have problems with well pumps or power outages, we can still provide safe drinking water for residents” Mayor Rick Chapman

Priorities for Shorewood in 2014 • Start construction on the new water tower • Improve major road beds throughout the village • Continue to promote the town center’s commercial area • Improve lighting along Route 59 something big,” Trustee Jim McDonald said. “We’ve had several businesses close and get replaced, but nothing very major has come in.”

Chapman knows how a big business can spark the growth of a whole area. He saw the impact the Dominick’s grocery store had on nearby lots when it opened in 2001.

Village officials hope a new grocery store, Mariano’s, which is set to take over the Dominick’s at 950 Brook Forest Ave. later this month, will continue to provide the location’s valuable sales tax revenue for the village.

Chapman said the village’s economic development department staff will be calling businesses and showing representatives around Shorewood.

“The goal is to show this is a place you can do business,” Chapman said.

“This is how we got Jewel here, we got Ron Tirapelli Ford, Tyson Motors. These were people who came from somewhere else because they saw Shorewood was a good place to do business.”

Funds from a 2011 referendum for a 1 percent sales tax increase will help up-

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Most of the revenue from the sales tax increase are going toward paying Joliet for a sewage deal that saved the village from building a new $15 million treatment plant.

Another big project for the village is to improve lighting along Route 59 between Black Road and the forest preserve.

“That area will get brighter hopefully by the end of next summer,” Chapman said. “When you come out of Joliet it’s like coming out of airfield. We need to lighten our side a little bit.”

Chapman also said village beautification efforts are steady near the riverfront, which was hit hard by the 1996 flood.

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Dresden Cooling Lake siphons to be activated

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com Expect the Kankakee River to get a lot warmer over the next two weeks.

Grundy County Emergency Operations Center was advised Friday by the Will County Emergency Management Agency that it intends to activate Dresden Cooling Lake siphons Saturday morning, according to a news release from Grundy County Emergency Management Agency.

Water from the siphons will run in the Kankakee River downstream of the railroad bridge to the Illinois River. The Kankakee River passes through Will County and joins the Des Plaines River in Grundy County.

As the siphons run for the next 14 days, the ice on

the Kankakee River will become thin and dangerous for people to use. “Folks need to be aware it’s that time of the year again when the ice may break up and become an issue,â€? said Jim Lutz, director of Grundy County Emergency Management Agency. â€œâ€Ś People need to not be on the area when the siphon starts.â€? The siphons help melt ice on the Kankakee River, which is about 9 to 12 inches thick, Lutz said.

This is done so the ice can flow without breaking into huge chunks, and to avoid ice jams. “By putting the warm water in, we try to prevent a jam and let the ice flow out without causing any major flooding situations,� he said. The National Weather

Service is predicting rising temperatures in the Kankakee River over the weekend because of rain and melting snow.

Lutz said the meteorologists are predicting temperatures as high as 30 degrees during the day and as low as 20 degrees at night.

Lutz said siphons are usually activated every January. Before the siphons were in place sometime in the 1980s, he said ice jams from the river caused destructive flooding during that decade and the 1970s. Emergency management officials are not expecting major break up of the ice or major flooding.

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Brisbin Road improvements among Grundy’s ’14 projects

By JESSICA BOURQUE jbourque@shawmedia.com Brisbin Road improvements will once again be one of Grundy County’s largest projects in 2014 along with a more transparent website, a new emergency management agency vehicle and new tax agreements with local industrial companies.

Two years ago, the county unveiled the new Brisbin Road interchange for Interstate 80 after spending several years of planning and securing funding for the multimillion dollar project.

This year, the county’s highway officials are designing new improvements for a two and a half mile section of Brisbin Road, stretching from the new interchange to Sherrill Road.

“That’s probably the biggest project for us this year,” Grundy County Engineer Craig Cassem said.

“It’s prime development right off of the interstate.

We want to build a road that will be able to accommodate traffic and we’re anticipating more trucks to use it.”

Cassem said the project will cost about $7 million, but construction may not begin until early in 2015.

Currently, the county is working to acquire 170 feet of right of way for the new road.

“We may be adding more lanes to it [Brisbin Road] in the future,” Cassem said. “It could be a six-lane road in the future, but we don’t know for sure.”

Grundy County Board Chairman Ron Severson said another major proj-

“We may be adding more lanes to it [Brisbin Road] in the future. It could be a six-lane road in the future but we dont’ know for sure. ” Craig Cassem Grundy County engineer ect for the county will be making the county’s website more transparent so users can better access information about fees, licenses and all operations at the county.

“The public will have a better window into the inner-workings of Grundy County government than they ever did before,” Severson said.

The county has worked to make the website more transparent during the last two years by adding meeting information, phone numbers, committee agendas, tax audits, county budgets and more.

“The board is trying hard to put absolutely everything online,” said Kristen Torkelson, technology supervisor for Grundy County. “We still have yet to get taxes and fees across the county offices, and also our building and zoning information.”

Torkelson said the hope is to have a list of registered contractors, zoning petition information and a checklist for building permits online by the end of this year.

This year the county also is receiving a new mobile control center for the Grundy County Emergency Management

Agency. Funding for the vehicle has already been approved and Sirchie Vehicle Division in New Jersey was contracted to build it.

“It’s basically going to be a mobile command post,” said Joe Schroeder, deputy director of the Grundy County EMA. “It will provide communications support and have a whole area designed for decision makers to meet.”

The EMA has had to borrow Will County’s moving command center on a couple of occasions, including during the Nov. 17 tornado in Coal City and Diamond.

“We can’t just rely on using Will County’s because there may be times when we are affected by the same disaster and they need it,” Severson said.

The new vehicle will be 28 feet long and resemble a motor home, Schroeder said. The county expects to use the new vehicle 20 to 30 times a year, at both disaster area and preplanned events.

Severson said the EMA vehicle was bought for about $153,000 and is scheduled to arrive in late February or early March.

Several lingering tax agreements also are on the county’s list of projects.

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Erwin (Mac) and Dorothy McCarthy Wedding Anniversary January 22, 2014

C elebrations Christine Studley & Marty Mack Wedding December 21, 2013 On December 21, 2013 at the The Herrington Inn, Geneva, Illinois, Christine Studley and Marty Mack were married. The bride is the daughter of Glen & Kay Studley of Essex, Illinois. The groom is the son of Martin & Judy Mack (deceased) of Custer Park, Illinois.

The Matron of Honor was Erica Ryman (Braceville, Illinois).

The best man was Jeff Ryman (Braceville, Illinois). The reception was held at Essex Lions Hall, Essex, Illinois (on Jan 4, 2014).

Christine is a 2004 graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL and a 2011 graduate of Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. Marty is a 1981 graduate of Reed Custer High School, Braidwood, IL. Marty is currently an Operator for IUOE Local 150, Joliet, Illinois. The couple now resides in Custer Park, Illinois.

Erwin (Mac) and Dorothy McCarthy (Wendland) of Joliet will celebrate their wedding anniversary on January 22, 2014. The couple was married in January 22, 1949. The couple will celebrate with a family dinner on 1/18/14 at their home. They have 2 sons, 4 daughters: Eileen (Art) Hostert - New Lenox, Tim (Lark) - Aztec, NM, Peg (Bill) McCarberg - Poway, CA, Babs (Myron) Lye - Joliet, Patrick (Denise) - Joliet, Sheila (Norm) Russum - Shorewood, 7 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Markley 50th Wedding Anniversary December 7, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Markley celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary on December 7th, 2013. The two were married on December 7th, 1963. Their children hosted a party for family. They have ďŹ ve children, Dave (Nancy), Dan, Jackie (Craig) Newberry, Gary (Karla), and Mike (Kristine), eight grandchildren, Jeri Markley, Stefanie (Chad) Cannon, Stacie (Tony) Volpe, Jake (Meghan) Markley, Sara (Dave) Papendorf, Ryan Newberry, Brandon Newberry, and Tyler Moy. Five greatgrandchildren, Chloe and Sophia Volpe, Ben and Nicholas Markley and Carrie Cannon.

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Forum to address heroin in Grundy County Session rescheduled from November after tornado struck Coal City, Diamond

By JESSICA BOURQUE

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jbourque@shawmedia.com Grundy County residents are encouraged to attend Wednesday’s re-scheduled forum about heroin and its affect on youth.

“It’s cheap, highly addictive and it’s in our area,” Grundy County State’s Attorney Jason Helland said of heroin.

“We can’t turn a blind eye to it.”

The forum is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will take place in the auditorium at Coal City High School. The forum was previously scheduled for Nov. 20, but was canceled after the Nov. 17 tornado struck Coal City and Diamond.

Topics discussed will include misuse and abuse, dangerous side-effects, treatment, counseling, and penalties for possession or distribution of heroin.

In attendance to educate the public will be Helland, a panel of experts, speakers Pat Spangler and John Roberts, and special guests state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, state Rep. John Anthony, R-Plain-

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heroin and its effects on youth in Grundy County n When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday n Cost: Auditorium at Coal City High School, 655 W. Division St., Coal City n Information: The forum is targeted at parents, officials and other adults from the area. field, and Ray Nash, Circuit Court Judge for the 12th Judicial Circuit Court in Will County.

“We’ve worked really hard on this event and have a great lineup of professionals coming to talk,” said Paula Goodwin, prevention specialist for the Grundy County No Tolerance Task Force.

A mock-up of a teen’s bedroom “In Plain Sight” will be set up at the forum for public viewing. As attendees walk through it, they will learn about common danger signs and paraphernalia that might be hiding or in plain view in a teen’s bedroom, Goodwin said.

The event is not intended for teens and children,

but is targeted at parents, officials and other adults from the area. Helland said they want to inform the public so they have the knowledge they need to recognize signs of heroin use.

“The content of the information is definitely not for young people,” Goodwin said. “We don’t want any of the teens coming because if they haven’t heard about certain things, we don’t want to be the ones to educate them about it.”

Helland said one person in Grundy County has already died from a heroin overdose since the beginning of the year.

Last year, the county had numerous overdoses but few actually resulted in fatalities. Helland said he thinks that statistic could change if heroin use keeps increasing throughout the area.

“Will County has seen a dramatic increase in heroin activity and heroin-related overdoses,” Helland said. “It seems it is coming into Grundy County through that I-55 corridor.”

Helland said the majority of heroin cases he sees

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Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan said local law enforcement has found that Grundy residents are driving to Cook and Will counties to purchase heroin.

“I would say it’s a countywide problem,” Callahan said. “I wouldn’t call it an epidemic, but it’s definitely become a major concern.”

Callahan said he thinks heroin has taken the place of crack cocaine, and suspects that many people who were addicted to prescription drugs like Oxycontin have now ventured into heroin use because

the drugs produce similar effects.

“People who were using those drugs and can’t get them anymore, for whatever reason, are turning to heroin because it’s everywhere,” Callahan said.

“The problem is it’s so available, so inexpensive and so addicting.”

At the forum, Helland will inform attendees about how the drug court in Grundy County handles the heroin problem.

Helland said lawmakers have found prison is not always the best option for heroin addicts because it doesn’t cure them of their addictions, leading them to re-offend once they are released.

“The dealers are sent to prison and the addicts are provided with treatment. We want them to be contributing members of society and lead a better lifestyle,” Helland said.

“Currently, we have 18 participants in the program.”

Speaker John Roberts, a retired captain for the Chicago Police Department, will talk about how his own son died because of heroin use.

Roberts and a panel of experts will hold a question and answer session.

“Information is power, and people need to know what to look for,” Helland said. “Residents can be vigilant and alert the local police.”

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Channahon lobbyist to take on sales tax laws

By JEANNE MILLSAP Shaw Media correspondent CHANNAHON – Channahon village trustees approved last week the hiring of a Springfield lobbying group to assist the village with changes in sales tax laws legislators may consider this term.

For an amount not to exceed $18,000, Governmental Consulting Solutions was hired by Channahon for a six-month period to keep the village informed on legislation and to give advice on issues that involve the sales tax rebate issue. The firm also will meet with elected officials and other representatives of the government on the subject.

Since 1999, according to Channahon Village Administrator Joe Pena, the village has been involved in a sales tax rebate program where several businesses use Channahon as their point of sale location, which is when a business accepts sales only in a location but has other aspects of the enterprise elsewhere.

In 2011, the city of Chicago, Cook

County and the Regional Transportation Authority filed lawsuits against Channahon and Kankakee, and later against other villages, alleging that the villages were luring Chicago and Cook County companies there so they could take advantage of what some call tax loopholes.

Channahon, which has a much lower sales tax than Chicago, would give partial rebates of the state retail occupational tax dollars, with Channahon keeping a portion of the money.

Pena said the village earmarked those funds it received for capital improvements. The Channahon village hall and police department, for example, were funded largely from the special fund.

Channahon Village President Joe Cook and Pena have asserted that the method of bringing in revenue is legal and above board, and Pena said a recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling regarding a similar case proves it.

In the ruling, found in the Illinois Official Reports of the Supreme Court, www.state.il.us, the decision

in Hartney Oil versus the Illinois Department of Revenue states the oil company, which made use of a similar rebate procedure used by businesses through Channahon, “structured its affairs in accordance with the regulations,” meaning the rebate program was not an unlawful tax shelter or a sham but a lawful way for the company to operate.

Pena said the ruling means Channahon was following the law.

“The Supreme Court said [Hartney’s decision] was not a sham operation,” Pena said. “We feel vindicated that we followed the rules.”

Pena added the village is asking for all charges filed by Chicago, Cook County and the RTA be dropped as a result of the ruling. Channahon administrators and the board believe the consulting firm hired last week will help with legislation that will keep the village’s still-active sales tax rebate program going.

The village’s program has not changed since the time of the lawsuits, Pena added, and brings in an average of about $1.5 million a year.

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NEWS BRIEFS Woman charged in husband’s death

WHEATON – Prosecutors say a Lombard woman accused of killing her husband by stabbing him and beating him with a baseball bat has suffered from delusions.

DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney Anne Theriau says 48-year-old Anka Miscevic had been diagnosed with delusional disorder, major depressive disorder and possible bipolar disorder in 2011.

The Daily Herald reports she was ordered held on $3 million bond Saturday.

Man gets life in prison for stabbing Bears fan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 29-year-old Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing a Chicago Bears fan at a bar before a football game in 2012.

Matthew Reid Hinson, a Navy veteran, pleaded guilty last May to killing William Pettry. Authorities say Hinson slashed 42-year-old Pettry’s neck with a pocket knife.

Defense attorneys argued he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder from living on a submarine. An expert for the prosecution argued Hinson’s primary issue was alcohol abuse.

Enroll America hires workers in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – A nonprofit group funding a campaign to inform the public about President Barack Obama’s health law has hired organizers in Springfield and Peoria.

Enroll America announced a workshop Sunday at Springfield Urban League to kick off the campaign.

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Tornado-damaged village upset over aid denial The NEWS GAZETTE GIFFORD – Residents of a central Illinois village hit by a powerful November tornado say they’re upset and bewildered by a federal decision this week to deny a state request for aid to reimburse local governments for cleanup and repairs – a judgment Gov. Pat Quinn has vowed to appeal.

Around two dozen tornadoes damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in Illinois on Nov. 17. The one that raked through Gifford, a small farming community of just under 1,000 people, leveled around 70 homes and damaged the village’s water systems.

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“We give all this money to foreign countries and stuff and ... we’re basically surviving on well water,” he said.

Added Lorin Schluter, the owner of Bibb’s restaurant, “It’s a snub of the nose.”

The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified Illinois Thursday it had denied the request for $6.1 million to reimburse part of what local governments spent on cleanup and repairs, ruling the infrastructure damage wasn’t severe enough to warrant the federal help.

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Mike Swinney owner of Gifford’s North Forty bar Friday that Illinois would appeal FEMA’s decision, including by arguing that recent frigid temperatures have further complicated cleanup efforts. Illinois has 30 days to file its appeal.

State officials say FEMA’s formula for calculating the threshold for local government losses that qualify for the aid – set at $17.8 million for Illinois –

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The threshold is determined by multiplying a state’s population by $1.35, so it would be lower for states with smaller populations, according to Illinois officials.

Among the communities most in need is Washington, about 90 miles northwest of Gifford, where more than 1,000 homes were damaged or destroyed. The deaths of seven people have been directly tied to the November tornadoes.

It’s not as if there’s been no federal help.

President Barack Obama earlier declared more than a dozen Illinois counties major disaster areas, thereby making

federal funding available to affected individuals, including to residents of Gifford.

That assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, as well as low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses.

But FEMA’s decision not to help the state of Illinois reimburse local governments made some in Gifford less hopeful about their individual applications. That includes Dana Cler, who asked for federal help to pay for nearly $5,000 in damage to his car, which was struck by storm debris.

“If they denied the village of Gifford,” he said about his application, “I’m not feeling good about this.”

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Sharon, Israel’s bulldozer in politics, dies at 85

but didn’t shy away from destroying them when he deemed them no longer useful.

Sharon died eight years after a debilitating stroke put him into a coma. His body was to lie in state at the parliament on Sunday

before he is laid to rest at his ranch in southern Israel on Monday, Israeli media reported. Vice President Joe Biden will lead the U.S. delegation.

Sharon suffered his stroke in January 2006 and fell into a coma. Over

the past week and a half, doctors reported a sharp decline in his condition as various bodily organs, including his kidneys, failed.

On Saturday, Dr. Shlomo Noy of the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv said “his heart weakened and he peacefully departed” with relatives by his bedside.

His death was greeted with the same strong feelings he evoked in life.

Israelis called him a war hero. His enemies called him a war criminal.

President Barack Obama remembered Sharon as “a leader who dedicated his life to the state of Israel.” Former President George W. Bush, who was in the White House during Sharon’s tenure, called him a “warrior for the ages and a partner in seeking security for the Holy Land and a better, peaceful Middle East.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a rival and harsh critic of Sha-

Palestinians cheer death of Sharon, a bitter foe

left the public stage eight year’s ago, when he suffered a debilitating stroke and slipped into a coma.

Sharon died Saturday afternoon at a Tel Aviv hospital.

The news traveled quickly in the Sabra and Chatilla refugee camps in Lebanon’s capital of Beirut, where Israeli-allied forces systematically slaughtered hundreds of Palestinians in September 1982, three months after Sharon engineered the invasion of Israel’s northern neighbor.

Sharon was later fired as defense minister over the massacre, with Israeli investigators rejecting his contention at the time that he didn’t know the attack was coming.

“Sharon is dead!” a 63-year-old Palestinian woman in Sabra said, pointing to a text message from her daughter. “May God torture him,” said the woman who only gave her first name, Samia.

“We should celebrate. We should be firing in the air.”

In the Gaza refugee camp of Khan Younis, a

By JOSEF FEDERMAN The Associated Press JERUSALEM – It was vintage Ariel Sharon: His hefty body bobbing behind a wall of security men, the ex-general led a march onto a Jerusalem holy site, staking a bold claim to a shrine that has been in contention from the dawn of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

What followed was a Palestinian uprising that put Mideast peace efforts into deep-freeze.

Five years later, Sharon, who died Saturday at 85, was again barreling headlong into controversy, bulldozing ahead with his plan to pull Israel out of the Gaza Strip and uproot all 8,500 Jewish settlers living there without regard to threats to his life from Jewish extremists.

The withdrawal and the barrier he was building between Israel and the West Bank permanently changed the face of the conflict and marked the

By DIAA HADID and MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH The Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank – Ariel Sharon’s death Saturday elicited a wide range of responses from Palestinians, but sadness wasn’t one: Some

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In February 2001, Ariel Sharon, then Israel’s Prime Minister-elect, looks up as he touches Judaism’s holiest site, the Western Wall, in Jerusalem. final legacy of a man who shaped Israel as much as any other leader. He was a farmer-turned-soldier, a soldier-turned-politician, a politician-turned-statesman – a hard-charging Israeli who built Jewish settlements on war-won land,

cheered and distributed sweets while others prayed for divine punishment for the former Israeli leader or recalled his central role in some of the bloodiest episodes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Palestinians widely loathed Sharon as the

mastermind of crushing military offensives against them in Lebanon, the West Bank and Gaza and as the architect of Israel’s biggest settlement campaign on lands they want for a state.

The intensity of those feelings appears to have faded a bit because Sharon

ron, said: “His memory will be enshrined forever in the heart of the nation.”

President Shimon Peres, a longtime friend and rival, said. “He was an outstanding man and an exceptional commander who moved his people and loved them and the people loved him.”

The man Israel knew simply by his nickname “Arik” fought in most of Israel’s wars. He detested Yasser Arafat, his lifelong adversary, as an “obstacle to peace” and was in turn detested in the Arab world.

Sharon had a life of surprises, none bigger than his election as prime minister in his twilight years, when he spent his first term crushing a Palestinian uprising and his second withdrawing from Gaza. The pullout in 2005 freed 1.3 million Palestinians from Israeli military rule and left his successors the vague outline of his proposal for a final peace settlement with Israel’s Arab foes. few dozen supporters of two militant groups, Islamic Jihad and the Popular Resistance Committees, gathered in the main street, chanting: “Sharon, go to hell.” Some burned Sharon pictures or stepped on them, while others distributed sweets to motorists and passers-by.

Throughout his life, Sharon was at the center of the most contentious episodes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, starting as a young soldier fighting in the 1948 war over Israel’s creation.

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NEWS BRIEFS Chief official believed September N.J. lane closings illegal

TRENTON, N.J. – The September lane closings near the George Washington Bridge that caused huge traffic jams and now appear to have been politically orchestrated by a member of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s administration and key allies violated federal law, a chief official said in an email ordering the lanes reopened.

The Sept. 13 email was among thousands of pages released Friday by a New Jersey legislative committee investigating the scandal, which could haunt Christie’s expected run for president in 2016. The documents mostly involve the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the agency that runs the bridge.

“I believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates federal law,” Patrick Foye, Port Authority executive director, said in the email.

Bill Baroni, a Christie-appointed deputy director for the authority who has since resigned, forwarded a copy of the email to Christie’s scheduling secretary.

Later that morning, Baroni emailed Foye: “I am on my way to office to discuss. There can

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As the Jan. 22 peace meeting in Switzerland nears, the main Western-backed moderate political group trying to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad has not decided whether it will attend.

In a meeting this weekend in Paris, Secretary of State John Kerry will push the Syrian National Coalition’s newly re-elected leader to bring his group to the Swiss conference.

But even if the coalition agrees to attend, analysts say it does not have enough credibility with other Syrian groups to sit as an official counterbalance to Assad’s government.

“If the expectations to begin with are very low, then you can’t really fail – can you?”

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Africa sees deadly start to 2014

NAIROBI, Kenya – The death tolls are huge and the individual incidents gruesome. One estimate says nearly 10,000 people have been killed in South Sudan in a month of warfare, while in neighboring Central African Republic combatants in Muslim-vs.-Christian battles have beheaded children.

Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a very violent start to 2014, with raging conflicts in South Sudan and Central African Republic, as well as continued violence in Congo, and attacks in Somalia and Kenya.

Compared to decades past, Africa and its people are suffering from fewer conflicts today, but several recent outbreaks of violence are cause for concern, said J. Peter Pham, director of the Washington-based think tank Africa Center at the Atlantic Council.

The conflicts also lack strong international peacekeeping, he said.

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Neiman Marcus is latest victim of security breach

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press NEW YORK – Luxury merchant Neiman Marcus confirmed Saturday that thieves stole some of its customers’ payment card information and made unauthorized charges over the holiday season, becoming the second retailer in recent weeks to announce it had fallen victim to a cyber-security attack.

The hacking, coming weeks after Target Corp. revealed its own breach, underscores the increasing challenges that merchants have in thwarting security threats. Neiman Marcus didn’t say whether the

breach was related to the massive data theft at Target, but some security experts believe they could be part of the same scam. Nevertheless, the recent security breaches at two major retailers threaten to scare shoppers who worry about the safety of their personal data.

Ginger Reeder, spokeswoman for Dallas-based Neiman Marcus Group Ltd., said in an email Saturday that the retailer had been notified in mid-December by its credit card processor about potentially unauthorized payment activity following customer purchases at stores. On Jan. 1, a forensics firm con-

firmed evidence that the upscale retailer was a victim of a criminal cyber-security intrusion and that some customers’ credit and debit cards were possibly compromised as a result.

Reeder wouldn’t estimate how many customers may be affected but said the merchant is notifying customers whose cards it has now determined were used fraudulently. Neiman Marcus, which operates more than 40 upscale stores and clearance stores, is working with the Secret Service on the breach, she said.

“We have begun to contain the intrusion and have taken significant steps to further enhance infor-

mation security,” Reeder wrote.

Robert Siciliano, a security expert with McAfee, a computer security software maker, says it is possible Neiman Marcus doesn’t yet know the extent of the breach. He says he believes that the two thefts were likely committed by the same organized group, based on his experience and the fact that the incidents happened at around the same time.

“It’s a knee-jerk reaction that the security industry has right now,” he added.

Target disclosed Friday that its massive data theft was significantly more extensive and affected mil-

lions more shoppers than the company announced in December. The nation’s second largest discounter said hackers stole personal information – including names, phone numbers and email and mailing addresses – from as many as 70 million customers as part of a data breach it discovered last month.

Minneapolis-based Target announced Dec. 19 that some 40 million credit and debit card accounts had been affected by a data breach that happened from Nov. 27 to Dec. 15 – just as the holiday shopping season was getting into gear.

As part of that announcement, the company

said customers’ names, credit and debit card numbers, card expiration dates, debit-card PINs and the embedded code on the magnetic strip on the back of cards had been stolen.

According to new information gleaned from its investigation with the Secret Service and the Department of Justice, Target said Friday that criminals also took non-credit card related data for some 70 million customers. This is information Target obtained from customers who, among other things, used a call center and offered their phone number or shopped online and provided an email address.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS January schedule for Mobile Workforce Center released

JOLIET – The Mobile Workforce Center’s schedule for the first month of the new year has been announced by the Workforce Services Division of Will County.

The workforce center contains 11 computer stations with Internet access and offers keyboarding lessons, as well as resume and job search assistance using online listings.

MWC will not be in operation Jan. 20.

• The unit will be at Bolingbrook IDES, 321 Quadrangle Drive, Bolingbrook, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, except Jan. 20.

• It will be at the main entrance to Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. 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.

Wednesdays.

• 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.

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• 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. Fridays.

The service is offered at no cost to county residents. For information, visit www. jobs4people.org.

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Will County Extension to host 2014 Illinois First Detector Workshop

University of Illinois Extension is holding Illinois First Detector Invasive Pest Workshops at six locations in Illinois beginning in January. University of Illinois Extension, Will County, will host the program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 27 at the Will County Farm Bureau, 100 Manhattan Road, Joliet.

The focus of the 2014 workshops will be on potential oak threats in Illinois.

Each location will have sessions devoted to emerging and current oak pests and diseases, such as the oak splendor beetle, goldspotted oak borer, sudden oak death and others, according to a news release from the Extension.

A session will also be devoted to invasive plants introduced as ornamentals, such as burning bush, Bradford pear and Japanese barberry. A discussion will be held on the alternative, noninvasive ornamentals that could be utilized within the landscape.

The target audience includes certified arborists, tree care professionals, master gardeners, master naturalists, forestry and natural resource professionals, conservationists and others with an interest in trees, according to the news release.

An application has been made for the following Continuing Education Units (CEUs): IAA Certified Arborists, Continuing Forestry Education Credits, Professional Landcare Network and Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America.

Those interested in attending can register at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/gkw or contact Nancy Kuhajda at 815-727-9296 or email kuhajda@illinois.edu. A $40 nonrefundable registration fee covers instruction, on-site lunch and training materials. Space is limited.

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Surprisingly weak December jobs report puzzles economists

WASHINGTON – It came as a shock: U.S. employers added just 74,000 jobs in December, far fewer than anyone expected.

This from an economy that had been adding nearly three times as many for four straight months – a key reason the Federal Reserve decided last month to slow its economic stimulus.

So what happened in December? Economists struggled for explanations: Unusually cold weather. A statistical quirk. A temporary halt in steady job growth.

Blurring the picture, a wave of Americans stopped looking for work, meaning they were no longer counted as unemployed.

Their exodus cut the unemployment rate from 7 percent to 6.7 percent – its lowest point in more than five years.

“The disappointing jobs report flies in the face of most recent economic data, which are pointing to a pretty strong fourth quarter,” said Sal Guatieri, an economist at BMO Capital Markets.

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Err on the side of transparency Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante took some heat last week for revealing information about an investigation that was discussed at a closed-door meeting of the City Council.

Specifically, Giarrante said publicly that the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office was asked by the city to investigate an apparent leak of a “highly sensitive” city document to the owners of Evergreen Terrace, who are involved in a condemnation dispute with the city over ownership of the apartment complex.

Some council members, including Bob O’Dekirk, Larry Hug and Jan Quillman, criticized the mayor, and said he might have violated executive session rules.

While state law allows governmental bodies to meet in executive session (outside of the view of the public) for a number of specific reasons, it does not forbid public officials from talking about certain aspects of the discussion that goes on behind closed doors.

In fact, we agree with Giarrante that government officials should be open about city business. “[City council members] always talk transparency and letting the public know, and that’s what I did,” the mayor told The Herald-News for a story published last week.

Disclosing information about the possible leak does not hurt the city, its taxpayers or the investigation into the leak. The public should be privy to that information.

What’s not clear is whether an actual crime was committed if a city staffer leaked the document to Evergeen Terrace owners. We’ll let the State’s Attorney’s Office sort that out.

But when it comes to the public’s right to know, here’s our message to Joliet city officials: Err on the side of transparency.

ANOTHER VIEW

Derailment raises issue of emergency preparedness The dangers posed by the Dec. 30 train derailments and explosions near Casselton, N.D., certainly is catching the attention of emergency responders, the rail and energy industries, and environmental interests.

But there’s one segment of the population that seems to be overlooking some valuable lessons from this crash. Who? The general public.

Don’t think so? Imagine this scenario: It’s 1:30 p.m. on a weekday afternoon. Suddenly what happened outside Casselton happens on the rail line in your town. As spilled oil continues to burn, authorities order you to immediately evacuate the city.

What do you do? Where do you go?

If you’re at work, do you go home first?

How can you get there, though, if the rail line is in the way? What about your family at home? Or what if your spouse is working across town? What about your kids who are still in school?

If you’re the leader of your business, do you have an evacuation plan? Do employees know what to do? If the disaster directly affects your facility, do you have emergency procedures in place? Have employees been trained on them?

And, oh by the way, it is mid-January, which presents another whole set of challenges.

The point here isn’t to scare people into panic mode. Rather, it’s just the opposite.

Residents should have at least a basic knowledge of what to do if an emergency evacuation is declared in their community.

Do you have that knowledge? Do your spouse and kids? Your employees?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is a good starting point for that information. Visit www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family for basic information for families.

Employers can check FEMA, too. But another potential source is “How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations,” from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It’s available here: www.osha.gov/ Publications/osha3088.pdf.

Knowing how prominent rail traffic is, the general population needs to join the experts in trying to learn from what happened near Casselton, N.D.

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The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com Every cloud has a silver lining

To the Editor: It was cold out there – like 16 degrees below zero. Cars – like mine – were buried under the snow.

As I looked out my window, I thanked God for the glass, and that I was on this side of it. I thanked him, too, for my neighbors – Tim and Mike and Pat – who had just shoveled my porch and steps and sidewalks. Three angels.

Before long a young man came running down the sidewalk from the corner with a snowblower. He ran halfway down our long block – blowing snow off sidewalks and driveways.

Then he ran back up to the corner – turned and headed north – still blowing snow away. Another angel!

Later in the day, my doorbell rang. It was Tim, who

WRITE TO US We welcome original letters. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address, and day and evening telephone numbers, which are required in the event author must be contacted for clarification. Addresses and phone numbers are not published. Letters are limited to 400 words, and must be free of libelous content and personal attacks. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor. Email letters to opinion@TheHerald-News. com. Mail to The Herald-News, Letters to the Editor, 2175 Oneida St., Joliet, IL 60435. asked for my car keys – so he could warm-up my car.

I ran and gave them to him – gladly. First he shoveled his way up to it – crawled in, and got it started! After a while, he got out and dug all the ice off the whole car.

Then he pulled it out of my snowpile, turned it around and parked it across the street where it was clear.

What an angel!

One of my sisters in Chicago, and another in Plainfield, called and told me a neighboring angel shoveled their sidewalks and their driveways, too (they’re everywhere).

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Joliet dodged a for-profit bullet

To the Editor: The other day, a news story reprinted in USA Today caught my eye. The title?

“Idaho to take over privately-run state prison.” As it turns out, Idaho’s largest prison had been operated by the Corrections Corporation of America since 2000 and, according to the article, had suffered, “numerous lawsuits alleging rampant violence, under staffing, gang activity and contract fraud by CCA.” This story is an important one for Joliet. As many will remember, it was only 18

Sunday, January 12, 2014 • Page 31 months ago that the city began negotiations with CCA to build a for-profit prison here. The mayor, former city manager and members of the mayor’s CARB committee all discussed the potential benefits of bringing another prison to Joliet.

But, this was before Joliet residents had their say.

Members of the community concerned with CCA’s record and the impact that such a facility would have on local families, made their voices heard to the city council. They held rallies, passed out fliers and carried signs. Their message was simple, “Say ‘NO’ to for-profit prisons.”

In May of 2013, I requested the city manager bring CCA to Joliet so the public could finally hear CCA’s proposal and have their questions about the immi-

grant detention center answered firsthand. Instead, based on the feedback from residents, CCA informed the city they would look elsewhere to build their detention center.

The persistence of our residents and their demands for transparency made a difference. Joliet could have been another Idaho – spending decades dealing with CCA and having nothing but lawsuits and problems to show for it.

I stand steadfast in my decision to publicly oppose the Joliet for-profit prison and applaud the great residents of this city for staying true to their beliefs and proving once and for all that true power lies in the hands of the people.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: LAKE ZURICH 65, LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL 52

Knights fall to Lake Zurich after early lead

By ROB OESTERLE Shaw Media Correspondent NEW LENOX – It was a long night all the way around for the Lincoln-Way Central boys basketball team Saturday night, as the Knights fell to 7-3 with a 65-52 nonconference loss to Lake Zurich.

Coming off Friday night’s 58-50 win over neighborhood rival Lincoln-Way North, the Knights fell victim to a bit of fatigue as the Bears’ tight man-to-man defense was a little too much to handle.

“We don’t play a lot of guys and we haven’t played too many back-toback games,” said Central coach Bob Curran. “You could tell there were times in tonight’s game that we didn’t seem to have our full energy. But, you have to credit Lake Zurich’s defense. They were able to take us out of what we wanted to do. And, they made their shots. It’s a pretty tough night when about all you can do is hope they miss.”

Lincoln-Way Central, which got 18 points and 12 rebounds from Brad Bass, led only twice. Bass scored underneath to give

“It’s kind of fun at this time of year to play a team we haven’t seen before. It’s a different brand of ball than we are used to seeing, so we just go out and see what we’ve got.”

Bob Curran Lincoln-Way Central coach

the Knights a 7-6 lead in the first quarter, and then converted a three-point play for a 10-8 lead. Lake Zurich (9-7) scored the final 11 points of the first quarter to take a 19-10 lead.

The Knights hung close in the second quarter, pulling to within 29-25 on a 3-pointer by Alex Parks (16 points) with one minute and 57 seconds to play in the first half. However, a 6-0 run by Lake Zurich closed the half and the Knights went into halftime trailing 35-25.

“That was tough,” Curran said. “We got to within four and all of a sudden we’re down 10 at halftime.

That’s a big hole to come

back from.”

It got bigger when Lake Zurich scored the first six points of the second half, including a coast-to-coast layup by Mike Travlos, who led all scorers with 21. Central was unable to put a dent in the Bears’ lead, and it was 51-36 entering the fourth quarter.

In the fourth, Central’s Kevin Mampe caught fire, going 5-for-5 from the field to finish with 12 points. Mampe’s last basket brought the Knights to within 58-48 with 1:44 to play, but Lake Zurich made six straight free throws to close it out.

“Kevin got hot late, but for most of the game we only had two threats, Brad an Alex,” Curran said.

“They are a good combo from inside [Bass] and outside [Parks], but Lake Zurich really did a good job defensively all around.

Even when we were able to get the ball to the low post, we were farther out than we want to be.

“It’s kind of fun at this time of year to play a team we haven’t seen before. It’s a different brand of ball than we are used to seeing, so we just go out and see what we’ve got. Unfortunately, tonight, they had a little more than us.”

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Lincoln–Way Central guard Alex Parks goes in for two against tight coverage from Lake Zurich in the second period. Parks scored 16 points in the game Saturday.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: PLAINFIELD SOUTH 49, MINOOKA 48

Last second 3-pointer upends Indians’ comeback

By MARK JOHNSON mjohnson@shawmedia.com CHANNAHON – Of Plainfield South’s six varsity boys basketball wins this season, three have had the same ending – a game-winning Shane Ritter 3-pointer from the left corner.

Ritter played hero again Friday night, and spoiled a spirited Minooka comeback in the process. The Indians, who had trailed by as many as 12 points, seemed to have their second Southwest Prairie Conference victory in hand until Ritter stole a 49-48 victory for South.

Delvin Harris set up Ritter’s shot by rebounding the second of two missed Minooka free throws with five seconds left.

“I gotta give it to my teammates. If they didn’t get that rebound,” Ritter said. “I was struggling all game, too. ... That last shot felt really good. It was a great feeling.”

A 22-20 South lead at halftime grew to 35-23 halfway through the third quarter as the Cougars scored on six consecutive possessions. After Minooka had gotten the lead

“We were plus-one in rebounds in the first half. With [Snowden] being in foul trouble, we ended up being 18 to 29, we lost that battle by 11.”

Tim Boe Plainfield South coach

down to 10 points, one of its top players, Jake Smith, was injured and did not return.

The Indians reduced their deficit to 39-32 by the end of the quarter and scored the first 10 points in the fourth, taking the lead on an Adam Alexander putback of his own miss with 4:20 to play. South finally ended its skid on a Ritter putback with 3:45 to play.

After some back-andforth play, Corey Evers scored on a fast-break layup to give South a 4645 edge with 1:41 to go, but an Alexander drive and score 12 seconds later sent it back to Minooka. There it remained, though the

Indians only added one insurance point to it on four free-throw attempts, until Ritter’s three.

“We definitely worked hard and we were working hard to get ready for this game,” Alexander said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t pull it out for our good teammate Smitty. We tried to get it for him.”

Three South players – Miles Snowden, Tyler Smith and Evers – fouled out, and foul trouble was a problem for the Cougars throughout the second half.

“We were plus-one in rebounds in the first half,” South coach Tim Boe said.

“With [Snowden] being in foul trouble, we ended up being 18 to 29, we lost that battle by 11. We said we gotta out-rebound these guys. They average 29 a game, we average 24. ... I give credit to Minooka.

They battled.”

South (6-8, 3-1) landed three players in double figures. Evers led the way with 13 points, with Snowden getting 12 and Calvin Brooks 10. Alexander led all players with 16 points, and Smith scored seven for Minooka (5-9, 1-3).

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BOYS BASKETBALL: HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR 56, JOLIET CENTRAL 47

Raiders down Griffins Lincoln-Way East boys played Bolingbrook on Friday at Bolingbrook. The Raiders won and improved to 10-2 with a 54-38 victory over Lincoln-Way East.

Joliet Central fails to recover from early fall

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JOLIET – Joliet Central boys basketball team needed a taller ladder to climb out of the hole it dug Friday against Homewood-Flossmoor.

Unable to score for the first five minutes of the second quarter, the Steelmen fell behind by 21 points and could not mount a comeback in the third and fourth quarters, falling to H-F, 56-47.

“As far as shooting goes, you can’t let those droughts happen,” Joliet Central head coach Jeff Corcoran said. “As far as effort goes, we needed a better output if we were going to keep pace with a quality conference opponent.”

Coming off a 60-53 win over Lincoln-Way East on Wednesday, Joliet Central (11-5, 3-2) erased an early Homewood-Flossmoor (7-5, 3-1) advantage to tie the game at six. That was the closest the Steelmen would come to taking a lead of their own.

After a 17-0 run to begin the second quarter, H-F carried a 35-19 edge into the lockerroom.

For a squad that hadn’t played since losing in double overtime to Hinsdale Central on Dec. 28 at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament, Homewood-Flossmoor looked like the more rested team.

H-F sophomore guard Destin Barnes scored early and often, tallying 16 of his team-high 24 points in the first half.

Fellow guard Davon Smith added 10 points while forward Tai Odiase posted eight points and five blocks.

Head coach Jim McLaughlin applauded his team’s intensity and determination to establish their tempo on the road against a Southwest Suburban Blue opponent.

“We had eight good

practices since losing to Hinsdale in overtime and we wanted to just come out strong and compete,” McLaughlin said. “We gave that game away, but they responded with a lot of energy tonight.”

Now, Joliet Central is the team that faces a prolonged break as the Steelmen will not play until Jan. 20 when they will host the seventh annual Joliet Central Martin Luther King Day of Hoops.

Corcoran plans to

spend the 10-day hiatus finding a shooting touch that propelled the team to 10 wins in its first 11 games.

“We are going to spend a lot of time focusing on our shooting, free throws and fundamentals,” Corcoran said.

“We need to be ready to play no matter who the opponent is an where we are playing.”

Junior guard Jonah Coble led the Steelmen with 22 points against Homewood-Flossmoor.

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Minooka 160-pound wrestler Carson Oughton defeats Oswego’s Andrew Gillingham by pinfall in 51 seconds Friday night in the Southwest Prairie Conference match.

Minooka still has work to do despite beating Oswego

By T.G. SMITH tsmith@shawmedia.com MINOOKA – Coming off a nine-point Southwest Prairie Conference loss against Plainfield East on Thursday, one might think that Minooka bouncing back with a 45-20 win over Oswego at home Friday night would cure the ills.

“We’re not there,” Minooka coach Jeff Charlebois said. “We’ve got to get our lineup together. We’ve got guys out with various issues. The guys that are coming out are doing their best. The guys filling in are doing their best. As far as the guys who are supposed to be in the lineup at the end of the year, we are not performing like we need to.”

Minooka won nine bouts Friday night, but Charlebois is left expecting more from his Indians.

“It comes down to how we practice, how we make

our weight, how we warm up,” he said. “It’s the whole kit and caboodle.”

Friday’s match started at 145 and, after Oswego won the first bout, the Indians reeled off the next eight straight wins.

At 152 pounds, Kenny Kirkland won, 6-5, and at 160 Carson Oughton won by fall in 51 seconds, before Chris Hiscock and Josh Bouie accepted back-toback forfeits. After that, Eric McMillian won by fall at 1:59; Erik Velazquez won by fall in 5 minutes at 220; Kyle Williamson won, 3-1; and Jake Bugajski won, 6-1, to complete the run and make the match score 39-3 at that point.

While he agrees that the Indians still need work, Oughton thinks there is time to get the ship righted.

“We’re coming along, but we have a ways to go and we’re not where we want to be come February or March, but it was nice

to get this win over a conference opponent,” Oughton said. “We’ve had some holes in the lineup and lost once in the conference.

But with the conference tournament coming up I feel that we will be at full strength, dominate and bring home the title to Minooka.”

The last win of the night for Minooka came at 132 when Shane Mart won by fall in 1:19.

Like Oughton, Charlebois does think the Indians will be ready by the time the conference tournament rolls around.

“The conference meet is going to be a lot closer than it has been,” he said. “Give credit to the other teams because they are improving. But I am confident that if we can get our lineup together at conference, we’ll have no problem. We need to get our 14 kids in the lineup that we want there at the end of the year.”

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Bears quarterbacks performed well in 2013 Do you rate the performance of Chicago Bears quarterbacks in 2013 against the rest of the NFL, or against the established norm for the Bears at the position?

Either way, you have to be pleased. Individually, both Jay Cutler and Josh McCown had the best years of their careers. Cumulatively it was the best performance at quarterback in the history of the franchise.

Over 16 games, Cutler and McCown combined for 373 completions and a 64.4 completion percentage for 4,450 yards, 32 touchdowns, 13 intercep-

tions and a 96.9 passer rating.

The completion percentage, passing yards and touchdowns would all be single-season Bears records and the 96.9 rating is first with an asterisk, second to the 97.8 rating of Jim McMahon in the nine games he played in 1984.

Cutler’s 89.2 passer rating is the best of his career, besting the 88.1 he had in 2007.

McCown had career bests in almost every category and his 109.0 passer rating dwarfed his second-best season, in which he rated 74.9 in 2005 in Arizona.

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush It is important to note that McCown started just five games and played extensively in a sixth in Washington and the Bears were just 3-3 in those games.

Jordan Palmer was a veteran No. 3 who never saw the field.

GRADE:

As Bears quarterbacks go, the season would appear to be an A+. But the Bears don’t play them-

selves. Against the rest of the league, Cutler’s and McCown’s performances were still very good, but a couple grades below Nick Foles and Peyton Manning, and at least a full grade behind Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson.

You’d also love to see Cutler cut back on his interceptions and McCown have the points to match the big passing numbers in the Rams and Vikings games. Give them a B+ for the season.

CONTRACT SITUATIONS: Certainly, you know

by now, Cutler has been re-signed for $126 million over seven years, $54 million of it guaranteed over the next three seasons.

Like it or not, or stay neutral until he provides more evidence of the wisdom of the move, Cutler is the man for the next three seasons.

McCown is an unrestricted free agent the Bears would love to resign. He performed well last year, has value in the locker room and Cutler has an injury history. But he will be one of the most expensive backups in the league and the Bears are tight on cap space with all

the work they have to do on defense.

Palmer is also an unrestricted free agent.

2014 NEEDS:

If the Bears can’t resign McCown, they have to re-sign Palmer. But if McCown is back, Palmer won’t be.

Either way, the Bears should draft a quarterback for Marc Trestman to develop in the background. McCown is not a long–range answer. Cutler gets hurt, and even if Cutler stays healthy there is no guarantee he will earn the faith the Bears have put in him.

Balanced Bulls beat Bobcats, 103-97, for fifth straight victory THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – D.J. Augustin had 20 points and 12 assists and Joakim Noah added 19 points and 14 rebounds, helping the streaking Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 103-97 on Saturday night.

Chicago had seven players score in double figures in its fifth consecutive victory.

The Bulls (17-18) also

improved to 3-0 since they traded All-Star Luol Deng to Cleveland late Monday night.

Mike Dunleavy scored 17 points for Chicago, which recovered after blowing a 15-point lead in the second half. Carlos Boozer had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Bobcats (15-23) have dropped three straight. Gerald Henderson had 30 points, and Kemba Walker scored 29.

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Josh McRoberts’ dunk gave the Bobcats a 73-72 lead in the fourth, but the Bulls then scored 11 straight points. Noah got the run started with a dunk and scored seven points in the surge.

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The key fourth-quarter run put Chicago ahead to stay. Walker’s layup got Charlotte within four with 11.8 seconds to go, but Kirk Hinrich hit two foul shots to help the Bulls hold on.

Chicago played without guard Jimmy Butler, who injured his left quad during Friday night’s victory in Milwaukee.

Butler has missed 13 games this season due to injury.

Hinrich and Taj Gibson had 12 points apiece for the Bulls, who made 21 of 26 foul shots. Cartier Martin, who signed a 10-day contract with the Bulls on Friday, scored 11 in his first game with the team.

Al Jefferson had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Bobcats, who went 19 for 20 at the line. Charlotte was outrebounded 46-34.

The Bulls built a 52-42

halftime lead behind 13 points from Dunleavy, who has assumed the starting small forward spot previously held by Deng.

Despite missing their two best players at the start of the season – Deng and Derrick Rose, who is out for the season following knee surgery – and another starter in Butler, the Bulls are in the midst of their best stretch of the season.

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8WHAT TO WATCH SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE Figure skating U.S. Championships, at Boston, 2 p.m., NBC Golf European PGA Tour, Volvo Champions, final round, at Durban, South Africa (same-day tape), 6 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, Sony Open, final round, at Honolulu, 6 p.m., TGC Men’s college basketball Nebraska at Purdue, 11 a.m., BTN SMU at Louisville, noon, CBSSN Southern Miss. at Tulsa, noon, FS1 Iowa at Ohio State, 12:30 p.m., CBS La Salle at Duquesne, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN Xavier at Creighton, 2 p.m., CBSSN Colorado at Washington, 2 p.m., FS1 Stanford at Oregon, 4 p.m., FS1 Illinois-Chicago at Wright State, 6 p.m., CSN-Plus Illinois at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m., BTN Maryland at Florida State, 7 p.m., ESPNU Arizona State at UCLA, 9 p.m., ESPNU Pro football NFC Divisional Playoff, San Francisco at Carolina, 12:05 p.m., Fox AFC Divisional Playoff, San Diego at Denver, 3:40 p.m., CBS Pro hockey Edmonton at Blackhawks, 6 p.m., CSN Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m., NBCSN Soccer Premier League, Newcastle at Manchester City, 8:05 a.m., NBCSN Premier League, Liverpool at Stoke City, 10:10 a.m., NBCSN Tennis Australian Open, first round, at Melbourne, Australia, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Australian Open, first round, at Melbourne, Australia, 2 a.m. (Monday), ESPN2 Women’s basketball Florida at LSU, noon, ESPNU Nebraska at Illinois, 1 p.m., BTN Illinois State at Indiana State, 1 p.m, CSN Purdue at Penn St., 2 p.m., ESPN Louisville at South Florida, 2 p.m., ESPNU Michigan State at Michigan, 3 p.m., BTN St. Joe’s at VCU, 4 p.m., CBSSN Tennessee at Vanderbilt, 4 p.m., ESPN

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NHL: MONTREAL 2, CHICAGO 1

Canadiens edge Blackhawks 2-1 in OT MONTREAL (AP) – Andrei Markov scored two goals, including at 1:28 of overtime, to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Markov took a deflected pass from Max Pacioretty and found the roof of the net.

Carey Price finished with 19 saves for Montreal.

Marian Hossa scored for the Hawks. Corey Crawford made 36 saves for the Hawks.

The Hawks have lost three games in a row, in-

cluding two in overtime, for only the second time this season.

The Canadiens couldn’t capitalize on back-to-back tripping penalties by the Hawks midway through the first period as Crawford made two quality saves to preserve the scoreless draw.

After a few close calls by the Hawks to start the second period, including Patrick Sharp missing an open net high and wide, and Patrick Kane hitting the crossbar, Markov broke the deadlock at 12:54 for his fourth of the

season.

With 6-foot-5 Habs enforcer George Parros screening him, Crawford couldn’t react quickly enough when Markov’s wrist shot flew past his blocker.

Then came Crawford’s shining moment. With P.K. Subban in the penalty box for delay of game, a sprawled-out, stickless Crawford robbed Lars Eller from close range with the blade of his skate. Montreal outshot the Hawks 3-1 on the Hawks’ only power play.

Chicago tied it at

Notes

The Blackhawks had a 10-game point streak snapped after a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday. ... Parros returned to the lineup and defenseman Francis Bouillon was a healthy scratch. ... The teams face off again on April 9 in Chicago.

9:22 of the third when Hossa deflected a Jonathan Toews pass over Price’s outstretched pads.

Sharp also got an assist on the goal.

Bryan Bickell hit the post to Price’s left with

just over a minute to play in the third period.

The Canadiens have won six in a row against the Hawks as the host team. The Hawks’ last win in Montreal was on Dec. 3, 2001.

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HEALING MISSION New Will-Grundy Medical Clinic director sets goals for her ‘dream job’

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com

D

espite the advent of the Affordable Health Care Act, Shawn West doesn’t see the need for the services of the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic going away anytime soon.

“People are falling between the cracks,” said West, who in December became the new executive director of the clinic, which provides free medical and dental care to adults in Will and Grundy counties who have no health insurance or medical care entitlements and meet prescribed income guidelines. “There are lots of stories where household incomes, because of multiple people in the household, exceed the limit for the expanded Medicaid coverage and they have to go to the health insurance marketplace, and find it just unaffordable.”

West replaces J.D. Ross, who was the clinic’s executive director for almost seven years. A Plainfield resident, West, 38, previously was director of human capital for Perspectives Charter School in Chicago. Previous to that, she was the senior director of human resources at the Chicago-based nonprofit organization Bethel New Life.

“This is my dream job,” West said. “I’ve dedicated my life to working at not-for-profits, working in organizations that are trying to make the world a better place.”

Beth Hughes, chair of the clinic’s board of directors and regional president and CEO of Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, believes that West is the right person for the job.

“She has high energy and is mission focused,” Hughes said. “I think she will do a great job for the community.”

Will-Grundy Medical Clinic was founded in 1988 and is the only free clinic in the two-county area for those who have no insurance and limited financial resources.

Individuals who want to become patients must meet eligibility requirements and must apply for patient status.

Last year, the clinic served about 2,000 people, and West said she doesn’t see that number decreasing that much because of the Affordable Health Care Act. She said that political wonks “have projected that the Affordable Health Care Act will not make a significant impact in the number of uninsured until the year 2020.”

“Even with the implementation of the Affordable

“This is my dream job. I’ve dedicated my life to working at not-for-profits, working in organizations that are trying to make the world a better place.”

Shawn West Executive director of Will-Grundy Medical Clinic Health Care Act, you still have so many people with so much need,” West said. “Here at Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, we are trying to determine what is our path, and how we will continue to provide coverage.”

The clinic is funded by the United Ways of Will and Grundy counties, its four partner hospitals – Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers and Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, along with local businesses and individuals. Once a month, Will-Grundy Medical Clinic runs a clinic at Morris Hospital for those in need.

It depends on volunteers for its continued operation.

During the clinic’s past fiscal year, 300 volunteer dental and medical professionals and 100 clerical and support volunteers donated their time.

Their help is desperately needed for the services the clinic provides.

“These patients typically are sicker, and not only are they sicker, but they are also poor consumers of health care,” West said. “The working poor, that’s a stressful situation in and of itself. Sometimes, things like the pain in your back or the pain in your side, you forget about that, you put that on a shelf, because right now, you have to figure out how to feed your kids and keep the lights on.”

Along with getting patients the help they need, the clinic also offers health education. It is West’s hope that through education, they will become their own health care advocates.

“I would love to get our patients to the point where they are healthier and don’t have to consume a lot of medical services,” West said. “An empowered patient is a healthier patient.”

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Will-Grundy Medical Clinic Executive Director Shawn West took over the position on Dec. 2.

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Some of the items available to buy include vintage teddy bears and dolls, a rare 1949 Falstaff pirate picture, cane-back chair, tea pots, china, crystal, silver pieces, books, retro clothing, quilts, linens, and jewelry. All proceeds from the Antique Sale benefit Silver Cross Hospital, a nonprofit health care provider.

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It is bad enough to go down in a partscore contract after the defenders play well. But then to notice that you could have made game in a different strain really rubs salt into the wound.

In this deal, how can East-West defeat two clubs? And which game can be made?

South was a tad cautious when he rebid two clubs, not three clubs. It is true that three would have been a slight overbid, but with such good clubs, it would have been acceptable.

It was normal for North to pass over two clubs. Over three clubs, though, he would have continued with three hearts, and South would have signed off in three no-trump with his spade stopper. Note that as the cards lie, three no-trump is unbeatable. Even if West is psychic and leads a diamond, declarer can win on the board and play on hearts. (And, yes, on another subject, some Wests would risk a takeout double over one club, hoping that if partner advances in diamonds, he has good length there.)

The defense against two clubs is instructive. When West leads his heart ace, East drops the seven, starting a high-low (echo) with his doubleton. West cashes the heart king, then leads the heart eight, his higher remaining heart being a suit-preference signal for spades. East ruffs and shifts to the spade queen.

Let’s assume South covers with his king.

West wins with his ace and carefully cashes the spade 10. Now, with every side-suit trick taken, West leads his last heart. When East ruffs with his club jack, it effects an uppercut.

South overruffs, but now West collects the sixth defensive trick with his club 10.

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Husband considers leaving pregnant wife Should first cousins Dear Abby: My husband and I are a young couple, married almost two years. He recently told me he isn’t happy with me anymore and that he may want to leave. He won’t tell me why. He says he doesn’t know why.

It was a complete shock to me. He refuses to seek marriage counseling and has dealt with a lot of depression for which he won’t seek help, either. We have a child, and I am now pregnant again. It hasn’t changed his thoughts about leaving.

What should I do for myself and our children? What can I do to help my husband change his mind? I’m still deeply in love with him. – Confused In South Carolina Dear Confused: I can only imagine how painful this must be for you.

Because your husband won’t see a counselor about your marriage or do anything about his depression, then YOU should. And when you do, start figuring out a “plan B” for how you will support your children if it

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips becomes necessary. You should also consult an attorney who can help you ensure that your husband lives up to his responsibilities if he does decide to leave.

The reason for your husband’s ambivalence will become apparent in time. You may love him deeply, but for your sake and that of your children, it’s important you stay calm and rational.

Dear Abby: I’m a 17-year-old girl, turning 18 soon. Ever since I started high school, my family has pressured me to do my best in everything I do.

Some examples: my grades, having the perfect boyfriend and being first in sports.

I know they want the best for me.

But I’m a human being. I sometimes

make mistakes. At the same time, I don’t want to disappoint them. What should I do? Should I tell them to get off my back or continue to accept their pressure? – Teen In Turmoil, Tulsa, Okla.

Dear Teen: Your parents probably push you because they want you to get a college education. Good grades, various activities and a talent for sports can make you a more attractive candidate. There are ways to tell your parents to ease up without saying, “Get off my back.” Your message might be better received if you said to them what you wrote to me: “I know you want what’s best for me. I don’t want to disappoint you. But I’m a human being and I sometimes make mistakes. I love you, but the pressure is getting to me.” It’s not hostile, and they may hear what you’re saying without becoming defensive.

• Write Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com.

Some viruses are resistant to anti-viral drugs Dear Doctor K: What is a virus? And what makes viral illnesses so difficult to treat?

Dear Reader: Viruses are a very simple kind of germ. They are smaller and simpler than other common germs, such as bacteria and fungi.

They cause illnesses ranging from mild – like the common cold – to potentially fatal. This includes diseases such as smallpox, influenza, Ebola and HIV. When viruses infect our cells, they take over a cell’s “machinery.”

The cell can’t carry out its normal life-sustaining tasks. Instead, the host cell becomes a virus-manufacturing plant, making viral parts that reassemble into whole viruses and infect other cells. Finally, the host cell dies.

(I’ve put an illustration showing how a virus takes over a host cell on my website, AskDoctorK.com.)

You ask why viral infections can be so difficult to treat. Not all are. And there are different reasons why some are, indeed, hard to treat.

Many common viral infections get attacked and eliminated by our immune system. For many of these infections, like those that cause the common cold, we don’t actually have (or need) anti-viral drugs.

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff Other common infections can be eradicated by the immune system in some people, but not in others. In that latter group, anti-viral drugs can assist the immune system in winning the war and eradicating the virus.

The viruses that cause hepatitis B and C are examples.

Still other viral infections have tricks that make it impossible (currently) to eliminate them. Neither our immune systems nor anti-viral drugs can get rid of them, and they remain with us for the rest of our lives.

Sometimes they remain “asleep” in our bodies, causing no damage. Other times they periodically awaken and cause symptoms; a cold sore caused by a herpes virus is an example.

Anti-viral medicines sometimes can keep them dormant, or make them go back to sleep.

Another reason that some viral illnesses are hard to treat is that sometimes it’s not the virus that makes us sick; it’s our immune system.

Our immune system is like an army.

When it attacks a virus, it uses lots of artillery. Unfortunately, that artillery can also damage our own tissues. The symptoms from many viral infections are the “collateral damage” done to us by our own immune systems.

Finally, viruses reproduce so rapidly that they have plenty of opportunity to change their genetic stripes with each new generation. This allows them to develop resistance to whatever drugs or vaccines we throw at them.

Who is winning the war, we or our viruses? Over the past century we have eliminated or greatly reduced many viral illnesses through developing vaccines and anti-viral drugs. On the other hand, completely new viral infections have emerged, such as HIV. And the remarkable growth in global travel has made it easier for viral infections to spread.

So, I’m not sure if we’re winning the war. But I am sure of one thing: Without medical research, we would have little chance of winning. And in my opinion, we’re not spending enough on research.

• Visit www.AskDoctorK.com to send questions and get additional information.

marry each other?

Dr. Wallace: Chris and I are planning to get married this summer. We are both 19, high school graduates and we have good-paying jobs. We love each other. There is only one concern. We are first cousins. His father and my father are brothers. A lot of people are telling us that first cousins shouldn’t marry because children born out of this kind of marriage could be retarded. I’ve also heard that this isn’t true. Enlighten us, please. – Peggy, Ames, Iowa Dear Peggy: I checked with my personal physician and was told that the chances of your baby being mentally deficient are higher than normal, but still slim. If “normal” parents have a mentally deficient child once out of every 1000 births, first cousins would have one chance out of every 900 births. Those are very favorable odds.

Dr. Wallace: I’m 17 and all I can think about is being a model. I’m popular, get good grades in school, have a perfect shape and I’m considered to be very good-looking. My only flaw is that I’m too short.

I’ve been told by modeling schools that models need to be at least 5 feet 8 inches tall. I’m not that tall and I’m through growing. Is there any other job in fashion that would be similar to modeling? – Ashleigh, Portland, Ore. Dear Ashleigh: This is a very popular question with the girls. Every week I get three or four inquiries about the requirements for being a model. I can understand why, because it is a glamorous job and pays extremely well for

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace those lucky enough to reach the top. I spoke with a well-known model/talent agency and was told that the 5-foot-8-inch height requirement is usually only for the high-fashion models in centers like New York and Los Angeles, but if you meet the other requirements (proper weight, poise, appearance, etc.) it’s possible to model regionally. Check on modeling opportunities in the Portland area. Contact department stores (fashion shows and makeup demonstrations), advertising agencies (for television and newspaper ads), local companies (for showroom demonstrations) and city magazines.

Dr. Wallace: I know that you are a former high school principal, so you should be able to give insight to my question.

Should parents be permitted to be chaperones at school-sponsored dances? – Paula, Richmond, Va. Dear Paula: No! Parents should be invited as guests to spend some time (20 minutes) to see for themselves what school dances are and how they are supervised.

The supervision of all school activities should be performed by credentialed school employees for legal reasons. It wouldn’t be fair for a parent to be asked to break up a disturbance if one occurred or to make a decision on improper student behavior.

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@ galesburg.net.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), first lady/writer/diplomat; Joan Cusack (1962), actress; Emily Deschanel (1976), actress; Matthew Bomer (1977), actor; Michelle Trachtenberg (1985), actress.

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By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association T ODAY – A calculated approach to life will help you stay on top of your game in the year ahead. Situations will have a tendency to spin out of control if you aren’t precise and flexible. Refrain from initiating change, but be willing to accept the inevitable and turn any lemons you encounter into lemonade.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Keep your thoughts to yourself and your emotions in check, but don’t let anyone bully you either. Back away from controversy and gravitate toward making a positive difference in your community.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Do your due diligence, and you won’t be disappointed with the results you get. A serious and loyal partnership will improve a journey you decide to take. Knowledge rules the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – You may be up for a disappointment or loss pertaining to your home or assets. Re-evaluate an agreement you have with someone and question the sincerity and integrity of certain parties.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Plan to have some fun today. Indulge in events that interest you. Share your thoughts with unorthodox individuals willing to contribute and help you put your plans into motion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Take care of your responsibilities early so you can enjoy what life has to offer. Love and romance coupled with travel should highlight your day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Socialize and take part in community events that will familiarize you with what’s out there. Don’t let a personal incident confuse you. Make a decision based on facts.

Fiennes talks Dickens, ‘Invisible Woman’

By ED SYMKUS More Content Now British actor Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes had long established himself in front of the camera before stepping behind it. Known for tackling a wide variety of parts – from Amon Goeth in “Schindler’s List” to Lenny Nero in “Strange Days,” from Justin Quayle in “The Constant Gardener” to Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter series – Fiennes went the director-actor route in 2011 in a screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus.” Now he’s at it again, both directing and starring in “The Invisible Woman,” the basedon-fact story of a lengthy affair between the married author Charles Dickens (Fiennes) and the much-younger actress Nelly Ternan (Felicity Jones). Fiennes, 51, spoke about acting and directing and Dickens in Toronto.

Not many people knew this woman existed. How did you find out about her?

I first came across this as a screenplay

by Abi Morgan, which was based on a book by Claire Tomalin, in its relatively early stages, and I became fascinated by the story. I was relatively ignorant of Dickens, and of this love affair. After Dickens’ death, Nelly married again, and the idea that someone keeps within themself the history and the markings of an intimate relationship – which they kept secret – was what moved me to make it.

So, you hadn’t read Dickens before?

I had read “Little Dorrit” and I had seen some Dickens films, but I hadn’t ever been on an English literature course, and I had never chosen to go through the canon of his work. I think maybe that was a plus, because I came to this open. I read Abi’s script and then Claire’s book, and became fascinated by him, and then I read some of the books that I thought were closer to the time that he was meeting Nelly.

It’s fairly common for a director to see a script in its early development, but not so much for an actor. Did it help you as an actor?

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Ralph Fiennes (left) stars in and directs and the film “The Invisible Woman,” the based-on-fact story of a lengthy affair between the married author Charles Dickens and the much-younger actess Nelly Ternan (Felicity Jones).

What is great is that as an actor I can attempt to read the dialogue with the writer – with Abi – and to start to play out the scenes and to test and to sort of feel where the scene is going. She was really into that. Sometimes directors will very much embrace a method to bring actors in to do exactly this, to let the actors improvise, to let the actors suggest changes in the writing and let things emerge.

What does Ralph Fiennes the actor think of the director, and what does Ralph Fiennes the director think of the actor?

Ralph Fiennes the actor is very difficult. He’s very moody, tempestuous, storms off the set (laughs). And Ralph Fiennes the director is also very difficult, and fractious (laughs again).

What are your thoughts on Dickens now that you’ve done this film?

I think it was difficult for Dickens to come to terms with what he was doing.

I think it was difficult for both of them.

As far as leaving his wife, I think he was possibly in denial about the level of cruel-

ty, and it was difficult for Nelly – how did she come to accept to be the mistress of Dickens? I think you can see within some of his books that he had huge extremes of emotion within him. I think what we tend to perceive is the Christmas card Dickens – the smiling, jolly, family man, the father figure. But when you read about Dickens, or read his later novels, you can identify a man in anguish.

How did you go about dealing with the sensationalism of the story?

I think it was very important not to overly sensationalize it. I wanted to find the right balance in Dickens. I was wary of the quick leap to judgment that some people would make: “Oh, Dickens was a scoundrel!” I thought yes, maybe, but there’s a whole spectrum of Dickens. He was very loyal to his friends, incredibly generous, devoted to social causes where he really delivered on them, and he wrote these amazing books. And then at home he possibly was a difficult father figure.

But I wanted to try and indicate or suggest all of his sides.

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Renovations boost efficiency can restrict airflow and increase energy use in your home.

Keeping your furnace clean, updated and properly adjusted can save about 5 percent on heating costs.

MORE CONTENT NOW It’s that time of year again, when the cold wind blows outdoors and your home works as hard as it can to keep you warm and comfortable indoors. Now is a good time to make energy-efficient renovations.

More than 90 percent of the 116 million homes in the United States are expected to have higher heating expenditures this winter compared with last winter, mainly due to changes in energy prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Here are some tips for making your home run more efficiently this winter.

Energy command center

Some of the newest technologies literally put home energy control at your fingertips.

For instance, with some systems, you can monitor indoor and outdoor temperatures, adjust your HVAC system for energy efficiency and learn when it’s time to change a filter or schedule routine maintenance.

More efficient furnace

Consider upgrading to a more efficient and reliable furnace. Reduce heat loss from windows.

Ten to 25 percent of your heating bill each month can often be attributed to heat lost through your home’s windows, according to energy.gov.

Replace old windows with more energy efficient ones so your heating system doesn’t have to work as hard to manage your home’s desired temperature.

Change furnace filter

A dirty furnace filter

Use Energy Star products

Using Energy Star-certified products, which incorporate advanced technologies that use 10 to 15 percent less energy and water than standard models, throughout your home could save nearly $900 over the lifetime of the products.

– Brandpoint

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JUST LISTED!! SPECTACULAR SHOREWOOD HOME!

2428 MORNING GLORY LN., CREST HILL $129,900

All like brand new and spectacular, Steve Hooks does it again!

Gorgeous and pristine brick two story with 4 bedrooms with master on main level with two additional bedrooms in the fully finished basement! Wow! Three and half baths, three car garage, 2 fireplaces, soaring ceilings in family room, lovely kitchen with dining area, formal dining room, all new appliances, fully fenced back yard with brick paver patio and a brick storage building. Much, much, more! Rollingwood Subdivision. 508 Bethany. All for only $339,900. Incredible!!

Townhouse with many upgrades – end unit with view of open courtyard – 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths – master suite w/sitting area and balcony – jacuzzi – no grass to cut or snow to shovel – kitchen has hardwood floor and built-in wine rack – wood burning fireplace with gas starter in living room – Plainfield schools – short sale (as is). Call or email Marc or Nancy Freeman (The Freeman Team) 815-744-7726 or Frango2545@comcast.net

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2503 GAYLORD ROAD, JOLIET

A DREAM COME TRUE. JUST MOVE IN.

Much of the interior renovation already done in this Plainfield school district 3 bedroom ranch. Modern oak kitchen and bath. Spacious family room with cathedral ceiling and skylights. Cathedral ceiling living room with a majestic floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Mirrored closets in all bedrooms. Large yard and an oversized 2.5 car garage. $77,000. Go to hometelosfirst.com and hudhomestore.com for information and education

A magnificent 3 bdrm ranch with a secluded mstr bath retreat. A home built upon many newer items from the roof thru AC, vinyl siding, furnace, circuit brkrs & other things. Priced at $139,900 www.CarolBoland.com

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CAROL BOLAND 815-354-2102

1579 PINEHURST , JOLIET, IL. $157,500. *** $100 DOWN & SELLER PAYS 3% FOR CLOSING COSTS *** 2 bedroom ranch townhome - two full baths basement - whirlpool tub - maintenance-free -2 car garage. HUD owned home - 203k eligible - sold “as is” - many more homes like this so call for more info! www.illinoishudsite.com | www.hudpemco.com www.oforireo.com | www.hudhomestore.com

604 S Outer Dr, $45,000 Attractive 2 bedroom ranch home in Northcrest subdivision in Wilmington. Large eat-in kitchen.

Office has been used as a 3rd bedroom. 1 car attached garage. Large yard. Central Air. Great opportunity for the handy person to make it their way. hudhomestore.com | hometelosfirst.com

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SHOREWOOD-$190’S

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12 Year Fixed 3.125% (3.168% APR)

RYAN BEHRENS 815-791-1715 Wonderful 4 bedroom tri-level in River Oaks! Updates galore including windows, carpet and paint! Newer siding and roof in ’05. Updated baths with newer flooring and vanities. Modern kitchen has tile floor and subway tile backsplash with new dishwasher! Open to the eating area with slider to fenced backyard with shed! Tons of storage and fireplace in Family room! All appliances stay and 2 car garage! Minooka school district! $194,900.

To view interior pictures visit www.VictoriaDillon.com

Impeccably clean & maintained townhouse. Large great room with views of the grounds and pond.

Kitchen overlooks dining room with its access to the patio and pond. Staircase ascends to 2nd floor where you can relax in your 19x15 family room/loft/office. 2 bedrooms and utility room compliment the 2nd floor + master suite=walk-in closet. Bank Owned!! Negotiable, Make an Offer!

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VICTORIA DILLON 815-545-2121 337 FALCONRIDGE WAY BOLINGBROOK $90,000 *** FHA $100 DOWN & SELLER PAYS 3% FOR CLOSING COSTS *** Unbelivable price! Almost 2000 sq ft - 3 bedroom trilevel - family room - brick fireplace - 2.1 Baths - attached 2 car garage. HUD owned home - 203k eligible - sold “as is” - many more homes like this so call for more info! www.illinoishudsite.com | www.hudpemco.com www.oforireo.com | www.hudhomestore.com

NEW YEAR- YOUR NEW HOME. MAKE AN OFFER. QUICK SALE OK. PLAINFIELD

GREAT VALUE! 1800 sq ft end unit with vaulted living room ceiling w fireplace! Eat in kitchen, lots of cabinets and counterspace plus pantry & bay. ENJOY the large master bedroom21x18 w double closets. FABULOUS loft, all appliances, oversized 2 car garage and nice private patio & yard! DESIREABLE end unit! CALL TODAY!

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16159 Ontario St, Crest Hill 1317 Brentwood Pl, Joliet 2306 Black Rd, Joliet 1420 Woodbridge Rd, Unit 3F, Joliet 2315 Graystone Dr, Joliet MLS 08405654…Off Weber - Duplex min from I-55, MLS 08508232…Backs to trail in Westfield, 3 bedroom MLS 08508324…Brick 4br on 130x105 lot, hardwood MLS 08083582…3rd flr 2br 2ba Woodlawn Terrace MLS 08511530…End-unit in Wexford Towns, hardwood flrs in liv/din & main flr master br. 2nd br & 2 bath tri-level, fam rm w/fpl & den in lower level, flrs. 700+ sq ft gar built in 2003 w/2nd flr heated bonus condo, elevator, underground heated parking, pool, Plainfield Schools, 1,890 sq ft, 2br, hardwood flrs, 2 car office up, $169,900 Jim Skorupa 815-744-1000 $139,000 Teddy Dow 815-744-1000 area. $187,900 Jim Blackburn 815-744-1000 $68,000 Heather Voudrie 815-744-1000 gar. $129,000 Susie Scheuber 815-744-1000

3604 Brittany Dr, Joliet 3132 JoAnn Dr, Joliet 415 Pasadena Ave, Crest Hill 1824 Wilcox St, Crest Hill 618 Washington Dr, Shorewood MLS 08496130…Backing to park in Cambridge Run, MLS 08481601…Stone home in Fiday View, Plainfield MLS 08508790…Brick ranch on 69x124 lot. 3br all w/ MLS 08329767…On corner lot, updated kit, hardwood MLS 08484517…In Shorewood Glen Del Webb active Plainfield Schools! Hardwood flrs, 3br, 2.5 baths, bsmt. Schools, 3br, 20x19 fam rm w/fpl, extra gar w/loft, hardwood flrs, lower level fam rm w/bar & 2nd full bath, flrs in 3 upstairs bedrooms, main flr 4th br/den, adult community, 1,666 sq ft, 2br, 2ba, den, bsmt, $209,900 Debra Brisolara 815-577-9400 $162,500 Margie Apgar 708-301-4700 $135,000 Ellen Williams 815-436-2232 $89,900 Staci or Ami 815-744-1000 $259,900. Sue Dufault 815-838-7030

5307 Meadowbrook St, north of Shorewood 26212 W Tallgrass Trl, Channahon 26315 W Ravine Woods Dr, Channahon 25801 S Brookfield Ct, Channahon 1507 Kempton St, Joliet MLS 08496100…Bank owned in Riverbrook Estates, as MLS 08511259…Completely rehabbed in Hunters MLS 08509494…Built in 2010, approx.3100 sq ft MLS 08490679…Remodeled kit, wood laminate flring MLS 08491043…Bank owned in Neustoneshire, as low low as 5% down, 1,734 sq ft, new flooring, 3 bedrooms, Crossing, 3br, 1.5ba, wood laminate in lower level fam home in Ravine Woods. Hardwood flrs, main flr 5th br/ in all 3br & 23x14 liv rm. Full bath in bsmt, $193,000 as 5% down, Minooka Schools, 2,414 sq ft, 4br, loft, $172,900 Karen Robertson 815-609-4360 rm. $215,900 Cindy or Mindy 815-942-2705 den, $379,900 Candy Salomoun 815-467-3140 Bryan Kasprisin, Managing Broker, 815-467-3140 $228,900 Karen Robertson 815-609-4360

353 Wedgewood Cir, Romeoville 1815 Lake Shore Dr, Romeoville 2517 Labrecque Dr, Plainfield 1706 Mountain Ridge Pass, Plainfield 7003 Pyramid Dr, Plainfield MLS 08510511…In Lakewood Falls, Plainfield Schools, MLS 08512359…In Weslake, Plainfield Schools, MLS 08512571…Unique raised ranch in Mayfair, lower MLS 08509624…4br home w/19x10 loft in Caton MLS 08303510…In Aspen Falls, 2,400+ sq ft, 4br, 3ba, 4br, hardwood flrs on main level, fam rm w/fpl, 2,508 sq ft, 4br, extended 21x15 fam rm w/fpl, bsmt. level 14x32 fam rm, 4th bedroom & den. $194,900 Lora Ridge. Hardwood flrs, 17x10 fam rm, liv & din rms. loft overlooks vaulted fam rm w/fpl & skylite, $188,000 $229,900 Ellen Williams 815-436-2232 $214,900 Debra Brisolara 815-577-9400 Lausch, Managing Broker 815-609-4360 $179,000 Kathleen or Ken 815-436-2232 Helen Frazier 815-609-4360

2627 Canyon Dr, Plainfield 3110 Clearwater Dr, Plainfield 15204 S Daisy Ct, Plainfield 9847 Carls Dr, Plainfield 311 Deerpath Dr, Minooka MLS 08489364…End unit townhouse in Aspen Falls, MLS 08465170…2br 2 bath end-unit condo in MLS 08472250…Estate sale in Whispering Creek. MLS 08493519…Bank-owned on 2 acres, as low as MLS 08513700…On 101x151 corner lot, approx 2,600 1,440 sq ft, 2br, loft, den, 2 car gar, $149,900 Lora Clearwater Springs. Wood laminate thru 1st flr, Hardwood flrs in all 3br, 2ba, fpl, bsmt rec rm, $179,900 5% down. 3br, hardwood flr in fam rm & 19x11 kit, sq ft, new carpet in all 4 bedrooms, hardwood flrs, part Lausch, Managing Broker 815-609-4360, $145,000 Shelbey Hammond 815-436-2232 Nancy Leggett, Managing Broker 815-436-2232 $253,000 Shirley or Tom 630-236-6500 fin bsmt, $234,900 Rick & Donna Gray 815-467-3140

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SHOWCASE of HOMES

OVER 17 PRIVATE ACRES IN WILMINGTON – JUST REDUCED! 21407 W County Rd…17+ acres with creek & pond surrounded by preserve! 9 foot ceilings, 8 inch crown molding, Amish white oak flooring, 5 bedrooms including vaulted 24x13 master with fireplace & office area. 5 baths, finished basement, 2 & 4 car garages. Just reduced to $799,000. Call Susie Scheuber today at 815-263-5988 for further information about this exceptional property – be sure to preview even more photos at www.susiescheuber.com

CREST HILL – OPEN TODAY 1:30-4:00

NEW LENOX - $244,900

16159 Ontario St…Weber Rd, south of Renwick, to McGilvary, east to Ontario – Duplex minutes from I-55! Hardwood floors in living/dining arrangement & main floor master bedroom with luxury bath.

Corian counters, island & ceramic floor in kitchen. 2nd bedroom & office up. Basement. Asking $169,900. Jim greets you at the open house today. Preview multiple photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com.

131 Roberts Rd…New windows, furnace & air plus remodeled main bath & kitchen with 42 inch cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances! Hardwood under carpet in all 3 bedrooms & 27x14 living room with fireplace. 3-season room. Call Lee at 815-478-3872 to see this great home today! Preview multiple photos at www.lee-hansen.com

OPEN HOUSE

Jim Skorupa 815-693-2970 815-744-1000

Lee Hansen 815-478-3872 815-485-3401

SHOREWOOD - $240,000

ROCKDALE 2-UNIT – GREAT INVESTMENT!

313 Buckingham Place…In the Hunt Club, Minooka schools. 2400 sq ft with hardwood floor in foyer thru to kitchen, dining room, & half bath. Family room with stone fireplace, French doors, finished basement. Stamped concrete & paver patio. Roof new in 2010. Contact Donna today at 630-936-0984 to see this beautiful home! Preview multiple photos at www.donnaleonard.com

917 Otis Ave…2 unit is great investment, 100% occupied. 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, each has its own laundry room, heated 2 car garage. Asking $169,900. Contact Jayne for further details at 815-478-5096 plus preview multiple photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com

Donna Leonard 630-936-0984 815-207-4002

Jayne Sinchak 815-478-5096 815-485-3401

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SHOWCASE of HOMES Custom Built Home in Shorewood

Built in 2002 by Weder Custom Homes on a 1/2 acre lot backing to an aerated pond, in a neighborhood of original architectural designs. In addition to the customary rooms, this 3600 square foot home offers a spacious main floor mud/ laundry room, a main floor den & year round sun room! The 2nd floor has 4 remarkably sized bedrooms (smallest is 16’ x 12’) and a bonus room, as well.

A 16’ x 16’ master suite is complete with walk-in closet, whirlpool & separate shower & dual vanity. This retreat also overlooks the back yard & serene pond views.

The finishes in the home include hardwood flooring throughout the family room, kitchen, sun room, dining room & foyer, 9ft 1st floor ceilings, custom cabinetry, tile flooring in all baths & mud room & Andersen Windows w/transoms on 1st floor. Generous mill work compliment the solid doors & designer ceiling detail.

The home has a full basement where the dual furnaces are located and a 3 car garage. Children within this neighborhood are offered the Minooka school district from 1st grade throughout high school.

Please call Mark Meers with Spring Realty, Inc. at (815)347-7900 for additional information or a showing of this fine home priced at $389,900. www.MarkMeers1.com

SICK OF SNOW? STAIRS?

SPRAWLING STONE RANCH – MAKE AN OFFER!

Main floor 2BR/2BA condo w/attached 2 car garage in Chase Lake (W. Joliet). 1545 sq. ft. inc. in unit laundry rm., fireplace, covered porch, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, great rm & den! Private master w/ walk-in shower & closets. Mature setting too! $119,900.

Call Mark Meers (815)347-7900. Additional info: www.MarkMeers1.com

This superbly constructed ranch is situated on a tree-lined street and features a brick paver patio and sidewalk, pristine plaster walls throughout (including the 2.5 car garage), a formal LR & DR, 3BRS, 3 baths, bsmt rec room + office, 1st floor lndry room & FR w/frpl. All appls, Corian tops, fenced yard and all new windows, a/c & gutter guards! Owner anxious & looking at all offers! $250,000 – Call Nancy Hibler at 815-263-5791!

Mark Meers Spring Realty 815-347-7900

Nancy Hibler Karges Realty 815-725-1700 815-263-5791

26739 S. KIMBERLY LN., CHANNAHON

SOUGHT AFTER PLAINFIELD NORTH SCHOOLS

• Fabulous 4 Bedroom Home in “Highlands” Subdivision!

• Spacious Master Suite with Luxury Master Bath!

• Formal Living Room & Dining Room!

• Huge Finished Bsmt Boasts Rec Room, Wet Bar & Full Bath!

• Large Kitchen with Breakfast Bar & Eating Area!

• Entertainment Sized 2 Level Deck Overlooks Expansive Yard!

• Family Room with Vaulted Ceilings & Cozy Fireplace!

• Priced to Sell in the $200’s!

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Customized gorgeous 4 bedroom/3.5 bath 2 story with professionally finished basement that includes upscale bar/kitchenette, movie room, 2nd family room, full bath! 29x13 gourmet kitchen/ dinette area with upgraded cabinetry & stainless appliances. 2-story great room, see thru double sided fireplace,1st floor laundry, 3 car garage, upgraded flooring thruout. Master suite boasts spa bath & walk in closet. Office/ Den, formal dining & more- a 10! Reduced to $329,900. Call Kathy today!

Rosemary West RE/MAX Professionals Select 630-807-9700

Kathy Dames RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals 815.693.8336

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LOOK NO FURTHER… This stunning & meticulously maintained home is situated on a gorgeous corner lot in a sought-after neighborhood! There’s 4 spacious BRS, 3.1 baths, a superbly fin bsmt, 3 car tandem garage, fenced yard Nancy w/paver patio, more! $315,000 Hibler Call Nancy Hibler today!

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME PLAINFIELD! Located in the highly acclaimed Streams of Plainfield this huge lot is ideal for an executive home - no backyard neighbors with a pond view! Close to downtown, shopping, expressway, park and Nancy schools. NOW $33,000 - Call Hibler Nancy Hibler today!

815-263-5791

PRICE REDUCED FOR A QUICK SALE! This is a very nice unit being offered by its original owners! There’s a balcony off the sizable LR, in-unit laundry with washer & dryer, kitchen w/oak cabs & all appls, 2BRS, 2 baths & David 1 car garage. NOW JUST $55,000 Hufford 815-483-7634 - Call David Hufford today!

TWO STORY TOWNHOME! Outstanding end unit townhome offering bright neutral décor, 2 story LR w/vaulted ceilings & frpl, 2BRS + loft (could be 3rd BR), eat-in kitchen w/all appls, large patio overlooking an open area, 1 car attached garage Nancy and quiet location! Mid 120’s - Call Hibler Nancy Hibler today!

815-263-5791

ATTENTION INVESTORS! This property is a legal 2 unit with 2 homes on 1 lot! Live in one and rent the other, or rent both for double the income! Well maintained, large 2.5 car garage, 2BRS in the 1st home & 1BR in the 2nd. This property Bob shows well! JUST $110,000 - Call Vergo Bob Vergo today!

815-954-0233

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE! This is a great opportunity at a new low price to start that business in the New Year! Located on a corner lot w/plenty of parking, this office building is situated on busy Plainfield Rd. NOW JUST $550/ Brian mo. - Call Brian Bessler for more Bessler details!

815-483-0359

NEW LISTING - COMMERCIAL BUILDING! This building would be ideal for a landscaping company, etc. with 2 overhead doors and a large lot! There’s great visibility on Rt. 30 between 6 Corners & Ingalls & 88’ of Rt. 30 frontage. $99,900 - Call Jim Karges today!

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ATTENTION INVESTORS FANTASTIC 2 UNIT! This well kept building would be an ideal investment! The main unit offers a great big kitchen, 2BRS & 1-1/2 baths. 2nd unit offers 1BR & 1 bath. Freshly painted, full bsmt & David Hufford 2 car garage! JUST $134,900 - Call 815-483-7634 David Hufford today!

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JUST LISTED - OUTSTANDING TOWNHOME! Well maintained 1,900 sq/ft unit that is truly spacious! 3BRS, 2.5 baths, full bsmt, 2 car attached garage, 2-story foyer, luxury master bath, wood burning frpl, vaulted & tray ceilings, David large deck & low fees. $124,900 - Hufford 815-483-7634 Call David Hufford today!

Jim Karges 815-474-1144

COMMERCIAL LOT - CREST HILL! Located in Crest Hill, zoned B3…Broad business zoning (no manufacturing). Small 630 sq/ft garage on property, great commercial location with frontage on Rt. 30. $190,000 - Call Mary Schild today!

Mary Schild 815-483-0354

SPRAWLING BRICK RANCH! Compare this spacious 1,800 sq/ft home to any other 2BR home on the market, this one has much more room! There’s a formal living room with a gorgeous stone fireplace, a formal dining room for family gatherings, a bonus room (poss. 3rd BR) and bright sunroom for relaxing. There’s also a 39x27 bsmt rec room w/ frpl, sizable fenced yard & oversized 2.5 car garage! $164,900 - Call Judy Georgantas Judy Terry Bonnie for your private viewing or more details!

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Maintenance Mechanics Apollo Colors, a Rockdale, IL manufacturer is seeking experienced Mechanics to repair and maintain various machines in our plant. Pipe fitting and welding skills desirable. Proficiency with single and three phase power a plus.

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1 Brand Name Bed Queen Pillowtop $99 Queen Orthopedic Set $139 In Plastic with Warranty Can Deliver 630-717-8545

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Full time temp-to-hire positions available. Pay rate based on experience, skill and abilities.

Hired candidates will receive full benefit package.

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Operation Technician

Equistar Chemicals, LP, a LyondellBasell Company is seeking to fill openings for Operation Technician in Morris, IL. LyondellBasell is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies. The company manufactures products at 58 sites in 18 countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including packaging, electronics, automotive components, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels.

More information about LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyondellbasell.com.

Operation Technicians Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Must be willing and able to work at heights above 25 feet Must be able to work nights, extended hours, call outs and/or turnaround work with short notice Must be able to wear a respirator Must be willing to participate with emergency fire brigade efforts at the site Must be willing to work with or around hazardous and/or flammable chemicals (with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment) Preferred Requirements: Certificate of Completion or Associates Degree in Process Technology or have at least two years of operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery or an industrial manufacturing facility.

Candidates must apply online, complete a profile and submit a resume to: https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/career?company=LBI Operation Technician - Reference Job #11381 Online applications must be submitted online by Monday, January 27, 2014 for consideration.

You will be notified via email if invited for testing and/or interviews, so it is imperative that all contact information is current. All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, post-offer physical examination and demonstrated physical ability to perform essential job functions.

LyondellBasell is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Electrical / Instrument / Analyzer Technicians & Maintenance Technicians

Equistar Chemicals, LP, a LyondellBasell Company is seeking to fill openings for Electrical / Instrument/Analyzer Technicians and Maintenance Technicians in Morris, IL. LyondellBasell is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies. The company manufactures products at 58 sites in 18 countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including packaging, electronics, automotive components, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels.

More information about LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyondellbasell.com Electrical / Instrument/Analyzer Technicians & Maintenance Technicians Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalency Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

Must perform under adverse conditions such as lifting cramped working conditions, extreme weather conditions, confined spaces, elevated heights, and noisy areas Must be able to work extended hours, work on weekends; call outs and/or turnaround work with short notice Self-starter and capable of leading formal or informal work groups High commitment to the craft, willing to learn and accept new challenges Must be able to use computer systems to execute and report on maintenance work Preferred Requirements: Electrical / Instrument/Analyzer Technicians: Have strong analytical skills to systematically troubleshoot and repair; AC and DC motor, control relay and PLC logic problems, Electrical power distribution and instrumented control and indicating loops for pressure, flow temperature, differential pressure, level, volume and analyzer equipment Hands on Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance experience Maintenance Technicians: Have strong analytical skills to systematically troubleshoot and repair rotating and reciprocating process equipment. Repair various pieces of stationary equipment General knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, gear reducers, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, hydraulics and piping systems is preferred Familiar with different mechanical equipment driver alignment techniques and be able to properly execute align of mechanical equipment Hands on Mechanical Maintenance experience Candidates should apply online, complete a profile and submit a resume to: https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/career?company=LBI Electrical / Instrument/Analyzer Technician - Requisition Number 11601 Maintenance Technician - Requisition Number 11522 Online applications must be submitted online by Monday January 27, 2014 for consideration.

You will be notified via email if invited for testing and/or interviews, so it is imperative that all contact information is current. All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, post-offer physical examination and demonstrated physical ability to perform essential job functions.

LyondellBasell is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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815-436-9899 CHICAGO HEIGHTS Under New Mgmt! Newly remod, Spac, Sect 8 Joliet: 2BR, 1BA, cooking gas, Welcome, Studio, 1, 2 & 3BR, heat, water, garbage included tenant pays elec, pkng, no pets, sec req, $875/mo.

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CRYSTAL KOZELUH, Plaintiff, LOCKPORT 2 BEDROOM vs.

Heat, C/A, appl, pay all util, lndry CHARLES KOZELUH, Defendant. hook-up. $800/mo + sec + ref Case No. 12 D 2112 + credit check, 1 year lease, no pets, near metra. 815-886-1316 Please Serve: Charles Kozeluh North of Morris Country House 9916 S. 87th Ct. Large 3BR, 2BA, appl, new siding, Palos Hills, IL 60465 carpet, windows. Small dog OK, 2 garage spaces. 815-744-5141 SECOND ALIAS SUMMONS Plainfield: 4BR, 2.5BA. Fine home To each Defendant: You are summoned and reon golf course & pond. Bsmnt, appl., fire pl., dinette, FR, $1737, quired to file an answer in this case, or otherwise file your appearopt. Avail. 630-241-2594 ance in the Office of the Clerk of this ROCKDALE/MORRIS 2 & 3BR Court, 14 West Jefferson Street, Houses, newly remodeled, basement, appls, 1 car garage, Back Joliet, Illinois 60432 within 30 and Front yards. 815-942-6776 days after service of this summons, not counting the day of service. IF Suburbs. - RENT TO OWN! YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGBuy with No closing costs and get MENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT help with your credit. Call 708868-2422 or visit www.nhba.com MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. To the officer: Joliet Big, Clean, Furn. Room This summons must be returned fridge/micro or stove, Newly by the officer or other person to renovated, nice wood floors. whom it was given for service, with Laundry, elevator, on bus line. endorsement of service and fees, if $95/wk, $412/m 815-726-2000 any, immediately after service. If service cannot be made, summons shall be returned so endorsed.

This summons may not be served later than 30 days after its date.

WITNESS: January 9, 2014 /s/ Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Circuit Court Chantal S. Host ARDC#: 6279170 KAVANAGH GRUMLEY & GORBOLD LLC, Plaintiff 111 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 Mobile Home Park for Sale Located 1 hour from Joliet, lic. 72 (815) 727-4511 lots on 10 acrs., city water, on site chost@kggllc.com manager, addit. 10 acres avail., positive cash flow, Priced to Sell! (Published in the Herald-News JanAgent Owned Call 815-485-5421 uary 12, 19, 26, 2014. HN024)

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - IN PROBATE In Re Estate of BARBARA M. WEIS, Deceased.

Case No.: 13 P 835 CLAIM NOTICE

the Circuit Court at the Will County representative and to the attorney Notice is given of the death of Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson Street, within ten (10) days after it has Barbara M. Weis. Letters of Admin- Joliet, Illinois, 60432, or with the been filed. istration as Independent Adminis- representative, or both, on or betrator were issued on December 23, fore, June 27, 2014, or if mailing Elizabeth Anne Rivera, 2013 to Elizabeth Anne Rivera, or delivery of a notice from the repIndependent Administrator of the whose address is 1067 N. May, resentative is required by Section Estate of Barbara M. Weis Unit 1, Joliet, Illinois 60435, 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, whose attorneys are WENGLER the date stated in that notice. Any Colleen Wengler LAW FIRM, LLC, 181 N. Hammes claim not filed on or before that WENGLER LAW FIRM, LLC Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60435. date is barred. Copies of a Claim 181 N. Hammes Avenue Claims against the estate may filed with the Clerk must be mailed Joliet, Illinois 60435 be filed in the Office of the Clerk of or delivered by the claimant to the (815) 730-6968 the Circuit Court at the Will County representative and to the attorney Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson Street, within ten (10) days after it has (Published in the Herald-News JanJoliet, Illinois, 60432, or with the been filed. uary 12, 19, 26, 2014. HN027) representative, or both, on or before, June 27, 2014, or if mailing Elizabeth Anne Rivera, Get the job you want at or delivery of a notice from the repIndependent Administrator of the TheHerald-News.com/jobs resentative is required by Section Estate of Barbara M. Weis 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any Colleen Wengler PUBLIC NOTICE claim not filed on or before that WENGLER LAW FIRM, LLC date is barred. Copies of a Claim 181 N. Hammes Avenue INVITATION TO filed with the Clerk must be mailed Joliet, Illinois 60435 BID OFFICIAL NOTICE or delivered by the claimant to the (815) 730-6968 representative and to the attorney PROJECT PROPERTIES within ten TITLE: (10) DEMOLITION days after itOFhas (Published in the Herald-News Janbeen filed. uary 12, 19, 26, 2014. HN027) Sealed bids shall be received by the Will County Land Use Department, Development Review Division, 58 E. Clinton St., Ste. 500, Joliet, Illinois until 9:30 a.m. local time on Friday, February 7, 2014, at which time all Elizabeth Anne Rivera, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Independent Administrator of the Estate of Barbara M. Weis DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES: Colleen Wengler 15820 S River Road -LLC Plainfield Twp. - PIN: 03-17-401-001-0000 WENGLER LAW FIRM, 15912 S River Road - Plainfield Twp. - PIN: 03-20-404-003-0000 181 N. Hammes Avenue 15916 S River Road - Plainfield Twp. - PIN: 03-20-404-003-0000 (second house) Joliet, Illinois 60435 24860 W Renwick Road - Plainfield Twp. - PIN: 03-20-205-001-0000 (815) 730-6968 24126 S Chanooka Lane - Channahon Twp - PIN: 10-07-200-058-0000 (Published in the Herald-News JanLEGAL FORHN027) EACH ADDRESS: uary 12,DESCRIPTION 19, 26, 2014.

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15820 S River Road - Plainfield Twp. - PIN: 03-17-401-001-0000 THAT PRT OF THE E1/2 SE1/4 SEC 17 T36N-R9E DAF: COMM AT A PT 395 FT N OF THE SE COR OF SD SEC 17, THC RNNG W TO THE DUPAGE RIVER, THC NE'LY ALG THE LN OF THE DUPAGE RIVER TO THE E LN OF SD SEC 17, THC S TO THE POB.IN SEC 17, T36N-R9E. 15912 S River Road - Plainfield Twp. - PIN: 03-20-404-003-0000 TRACT 1: LOTS 75 THUR 85 & 90 THRU 99 IN SPRING BANK SUB, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF SECS 17 & 20 IN T36N-R9E. REM AFTER DIV PER PET# 2007-109 15916 S River Road - Plainfield Twp. - PIN: 03-20-404-003-0000 (second house) TRACT 1: LOTS 75 THUR 85 & 90 THRU 99 IN SPRING BANK SUB, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF SECS 17 & 20 IN T36N-R9E. REM AFTER DIV PER PET# 2007-109 24860 W Renwick Road - Plainfield Twp. - PIN: 03-20-205-001-0000 LOTS 100 & 101 AND LOTS 105 THRU 126,IN SPRING BANK SUB, ING A SUB OF PRT OF SECS 17 & 20, IN T36N-R9E. 24126 S Chanooka Lane - Channahon Twp. - PIN: 10-07-200-058-0000 PARCEL 13: THAT PRT OF THE N 1832.31 FT OF THE NE1/4 OF SEC 7, T34N-R9E LYG E'LY OF THE CNTRLN OF THE DUPAGE RIVER & LYING W OF THE E1/2 OF THE NE1/4 DAF: BEG ON THE W LINE OF SD E1/2 & 1537.97 FT S OF THE N LINE OF SD SEC, THC S 00 DEG 22'14" W 79.98 FT ALONG SD W LINE, THC N 85 DEG 27'45" W 244.23 FT TO THE CENTER OF SD RIVER, THC N 08 DEG, 36'10" W 76.24 FT ALONG SD CENTERLINE, THC CONT N 09 DEG, 17'20" E 5.50 FT ALONG SD CENTERLINE, THC S 85 DEG, 27'45" E 255.59 TO THE POB, WHERETOFORE THE E 25 FT OF SD DESCD PCL BEING RESERVED FOR INGRESS EGRESS EASEMENT. Contract documents and detailed specifications may be examined at the following location and on the following terms: Examination: All examinations of contract documents and bid specifications from the Will County Land Use Department can be accessed under the “Announcement” section of the Will County Land Use website, www.will countylanduse.com. Questions should be directed to Derek O'Sullivan at dosullivan@willcounty landuse.com.

Bid Document: Entire bid packet shall be downloaded from the website, completed, and returned, as directed in the bid document. If pages are found to be missing or sections are left blank from the Bid Documents, the proposal shall be rejected.

Pre-bid: Mandatory Attendance on project site for the entire pre-bid site orientation on January 24th, 2014 beginning promptly at 9:30 A.M. at 15820 S River Rd, Plainfield Township.

Insurance: The successful bidder shall be required to purchase insurance as set forth in the General Conditions.

MBE/WBE Outreach: Women owned and minority owned contractors are encouraged to submit a proposal.

The County of Will and Will County Land Use Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Notice is given of the death of Bids submitted may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days following the bid opening without written Barbara M. Weis. Letters of Adminconsent of the awarding body. istration as Independent Administrator were issued on December 23, (Published in the Herald-News January 12, 2014. HN021) 2013 to Elizabeth Anne Rivera,

811 New Lenox Rd. Joliet, IL 60433

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post office address(es), Is/are as follows: Certificate #28862 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Will Octavia Cephas County on December 31, 2013 2101 Vermette Circle where in the business firm of Plainfield, IL 60586

APConnections IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Certificate #28847 was filed in hereunto set my hand and Official the office of the County Clerk of Will Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, Located at 811 New Lenox Rd., County on December 23, 2013 this 23rd day of December, 2013. Joliet, IL 60433 was registered; where in the business firm of that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning Nancy Schultz Voots SWEET AND SAVORY TASTINGS the business, with their respective Will County Clerk post office address(es), Is/are as Located at 2101 Vermette Circle, (Published in the Herald-News Jan- follows: Plainfield, IL 60586 was registered; uary 5, 12, 19, 2014. HN002) Phillip Abernathy that the true or real name or names 811 New Lenox Rd. of the person or persons owning Joliet, IL 60433 the business, with their respective PUBLIC NOTICE post office address(es), Is/are as IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have follows: hereunto set my hand and Official Certificate #28862 was filed in the Octavia Cephas Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, office of the County Clerk of Will 2101 Vermette Circle this 2nd day of December, 2013.

County on December 31, 2013 Plainfield, IL 60586 where in the business firm of Nancy Schultz Voots IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Will County Clerk APConnections hereunto set my hand and Official Division, 58 E. which time all Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, (Published in the Herald-News Janthis 23rd day of December, 2013. Located at 811 New Lenox Rd., uary 12, 19, 26, 2014. HN018) Joliet, IL 60433 was registered; that the true or real name or names Nancy Schultz Voots of the person or persons owning Will County Clerk the business, with their respective (Published in the Herald-News Jan- post office address(es), Is/are as follows: uary 5, 12, 19, 2014. HN002) Phillip Abernathy 811 New Lenox Rd. Family Waterproofing Solutions Joliet, IL 60433

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, this 2nd day of December, 2013.

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