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One of my New Year’s resolutions was to write down, every day in 2015, something I am grateful for. It was a challenge from one of my closest friends, Karen, who decided to do it and asked me to consider taking part too.

It appealed to me because, as a journalist, I spend a lot of my time focused on the negative parts of life. We can’t ignore when bad things – like Monday’s shooting at the Gardner Food Mart in Joliet that left two dead – happen in our community.

We certainly don’t enjoy writing about such things, and we strive to write about the positive in our area as well. But more often than not, we reporters find ourselves writing about turmoil and strife.

So taking time every day to focus on the good in my life seemed like a great idea.

I’ve had no trouble coming up with something or some-

VIEWS Kate Schott one to be grateful for every day; indeed, I’ve realized in the past 24 days just how blessed I am.

The hard part has been articulating why I am grateful for each person or item. I am always thrilled to see my nephews and niece, but pinpointing why took a few minutes. I realized it’s because I love being able to escape and be a kid again myself.

Whether it’s (spending hours) watching trains or teaching them how to fish or camping (in the basement) in a tent with them, I love escaping adulthood and enjoying the joy children have for the simplest aspects of life.

If each entry helps me discover a little bit more about

myself, I think this should be an easy resolution to keep for the year.

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Joliet seeks public input on the future of Evergreen Terrace Feb. 5 meeting planned

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The city of Joliet is looking for the public’s ideas to help determine what Evergreen Terrace should look like in the future.

Joliet has scheduled a meeting for public input on the future of the apartment complex from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theater, 201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet still is working to acquire Evergreen Terrace. The city in September won a federal lawsuit allowing Joliet to acquire the 356-unit apartment complex. The city will either negotiate a price with the housing complex’s private ownership or go to trial, where a jury will set the price.

If you go Q WHAT: Public input meeting on Evergreen Terrace Q WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 5 Q WHERE: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theater, 201 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet Q WHO: The city of Joliet is seeking the public’s ideas to help determine what Evergreen Terrace should look like in the future.

The community meeting will provide an update on the acquisition process.

The city also wants to hear from Joliet residents, especially those who live in the surrounding neighborhoods, about what they think should be done with the property, said Alfredo Melesio, the city’s neighborhood services director.

“We want to solicit from the public what they would like to see at the site,” Melesio said. “Anyone and everyone is invited to the meeting.”

Representatives from Holsten Real Estate Development Corp., the consultant hired by the city to help plan for management and potential redevelopment of Evergreen Terrace, and Landon Bone Baker Architects will also attend the meeting.

For more information, call Melesio at 815-724-4100.

Evergreen Terrace is a federally subsidized housing complex for low-income residents. Appraisers for the city have set its value at about $14 million. Evergreen Terrace owners have an appraisal for nearly $24 million.

The city plans to post meeting questions and comments on its website.

LOCAL BRIEF Arrest made in recent gas station holdups

UNIVERSITY PARK – Police have arrested a man they say is responsible for several recent gas station holdups.

Police Chief Ed Bradley said Frank Washington, 26, of Phoenix was taken into custody about 2 a.m. Saturday by tactical officers from University Park and Olympia Fields.

“We received an anonymous tip that he was responsible and the investigation started linking him to the incidents,” Bradley said.

After being taken into custody, Washington admitted to armed robberies in University Park and Crete, Bradley said.

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ON THE COVER Elise Carlson, 14, gives a presentation Thursday in her eighth-grade science class at St. Jude Catholic School in Joliet.

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Diocese of Joliet aims to raise profile during Catholic Schools Week

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – History isn’t all the students in Jeanne Yukich’s classes learn at St. Jude Catholic School.

She also teaches students at the Joliet school to have a voice with local lawmakers and to help the community.

It’s part of what makes Catholic education at St. Jude and other schools within the Diocese of Joliet distinctive, diocese educators and officials said.

“I think that is important with the students,” Yukich said. “That is a major thing the students learn, that the world doesn’t begin and end with you. You have to do service.”

Starting Sunday, Catholic schools nationwide will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”

According to the National Catholic Educational Association, the week is observed with Masses, open houses and activities for communities to learn more about Catholic education.

Promoting Catholic education

The Rev. John Belmonte, Joliet diocese school superintendent, believes one of the secrets to happiness in life is a Catholic education. But he’s not sure parents get that message.

Catholic schools in the Joliet area have struggled with enrollment, but what they also struggle with is demonstrating their benefits to young learners and the community, he said.

“We’ve been a little too humble,” he said. “We have quite a few accomplishments.

We have produced leaders in all of our communities for generations and we have

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ABOVE: Seventh-grade student Alberto Vazquez, 12, bumps fists with his math teacher Rich Juds after getting a test back Thursday at St. Jude Catholic School in Joliet. BELOW: Sixth-grade students work on computers Thursday at St. Jude Catholic School in Joliet. not made that as known as it should be in some ways. Catholic schools are the best secret around.”

Patrick Lofton, NCEA executive director, said the Catholic Schools Week celebration began decades ago because awareness of Catholic schools was fading. The 1950s and 1960s were high-watermark years for the schools, but enrollment began to decline in the 1970s and 1980s.

right out of the Gospel,” he said.

Community service within the schools is an example of how students can see their affect on the community, Lofton said.

“I think the service component [of Catholic education] connects our students to a larger community than just their own little world,” he said. “But it also creates opportunity for a launching point for them serving others in their future as an adult.”

Serving the community

Yukich said St. Jude students will help local nonprofit agencies, food banks and shelters. They throw baby showers for unwed mothers and also write letters to lawmakers about religious freedom.

“I want them to realize they have a voice. They might not be able to vote now, but they will be,” she said.

Belmonte said diocese students perform hundreds of

thousands of hours of service each year.

“That’s part of our program, to serve the poor and help the needy. Our students do all of those things. It’s

Successes and struggles

Diocese school officials have said their schools have a graduation rate of 99 percent,

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New donor pulls offer for Rialto marquee

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The controversy over the Rialto Square Theatre marquee became stranger Friday as the theater missed out a possible second $350,000 contribution to pay for the proposed sign after asking the would-be donor for time to seek public input on the design.

Joliet businessman Jay Bergman, owner of Petco Petroleum Corp. in Hinsdale, offered to give the Rialto board a $350,000 check at its meeting Wednesday to, in his words, “get the sign controversy behind us.”

Rialto leaders, already stung by public criticism and accusation of not being transparent when they took a previous $350,000 donation before publicly revealing a marquee design, said they wanted time for a public review of a new version of the sign.

Bergman decided instead to drop his offer, and the Rialto appears to have missed out on $700,000 in donations with no way to pay for a marquee already in production at a cost of $120,000 so far.

The Joliet City Council has scheduled a special meeting

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Rialto statement

Read the full letter from Jay Bergman and the response from Rialto officials on pages 35 and 36 of this edition of The Herald-News.

If you go WHAT: Special Joliet City Council meeting with the Rialto board WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet Shaw Media file photo

Wednesday and wants the Rialto board present to discuss the Bergman donation.

“My desire was to get everything behind us – the marquee controversy and all that,” said Bergman, a lifelong Joliet resident who serves on the Illinois Board of Higher Education and is a trustee at Illinois State University. “That’s why my offer was, ‘Let’s get this thing done quickly.’ I was going to write a check for $350,000.”

Bergman, like Ed Czerkies before him, said he was not interested in going through a review process before the Rialto accepted his $350,000 donation.

Czerkies, a retired Joliet

People arrive for a performance Dec. 21 at the Rialto Square Theater. businessman, made the first $350,000 donation. But he pulled it back Jan. 8 when the Rialto board tabled a donation agreement as members said they wanted more time to review the latest marquee proposal.

That action by the board was applauded by critics, who opposed a modern marquee with a memorial to Czerkies’ parents. Czerkies said the Rialto board appeared to be “baffled” by its critics and that he did not see an end to the controversy.

Bergman said he did not want his name on the sign.

He had discussed with Rialto officials using the same design, however, and replacing the Czerkies’ tribute with the words “The Jewel of Joliet,” a phrase commonly used in praise of the Rialto, and “Established in 1926” in reference to the theater’s opening.

“You’re never going to please everybody,” Bergman said. “You’re either going to please 99 percent of the people – and I think this would have pleased most people – and take the $350,000, and make 1 percent of the people unhappy. Or, you can not take the $350,000 and deal with the 1 percent.”

Rialto officials did not return calls for comment but issued a written statement late Friday afternoon explaining their position.

“At no time was his gift rejected,” said the statement signed by board Chairman James Smith, General Manager Randy Green, and Tricia Simpson, president of the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation.

Board leaders from the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority and the Rialto foundation met Wednesday evening to discuss Bergman’s “stipulations for the gift,” the statement said.

“Board leadership stated that proper public review needed to occur with a fully transparent process with public input,” the statement said.

“We asked Mr. Bergman to allow us time to follow this public process, and he then indicated that he would withdraw his gift.

“Mr. Bergman was insistent that this transaction occur quickly and with little time for the community to react. The leadership of both

See RIALTO, page 31

Joliet bolstering police ranks, but is it enough?

Police staffing questioned in light of recent killings

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – More police for Joliet are on the way, but not until late summer.

That’s how long it will take to train the six new officers joining the city’s Neighborhood Oriented Policing Team, Chief Brian Benton said.

Benton gave a report to the

Joliet City Council last week on crime-fighting efforts the night after grocery worker Mohammad Eid and suspect Troy A. Norris died in an exchange of gunfire at the Gardner Food Mart.

More police will help, Benton said. But, he added, “It’s not something that the police alone can solve.” He noted that Norris was previously arrested and was out on parole. Norris was convicted of aggravated battery and drug possession.

Benton’s report was requested by Councilman Bob O’Dekirk, who said more po-

lice would help and that the city had let the police ranks get too thin.

“Your police department was allowed to go 60 officers short and lost hundreds of hours of experience,” said O’Dekirk, a former Joliet police officer and mayoral candidate in April.

Joliet now has 262 police officers, down from 302 in 2008 when an early retirement program was initiated as the city sought budget cuts to deal with looming deficits as the economy fell apart.

By the summer of 2012, the NOPT program was inactive

as officers were shifted to other duties. Community leaders demanded a return of the program, and the city started hiring more police to put into NOPT. The six officers coming into NOPT this year were added to the budget after neighborhood groups demanded the program return to its previous strength.

The police department also is putting officers in the schools again, Benton said.

The 302 officers in 2008 was an all-time high, Benton said.

“I think we’re on the right track to build up our forces,”

he added.

He noted Joliet police are dealing with some new problems.

“What we’re experiencing now is a rise in threats on social media,” Benton told the council. Gang members are posting videos and using social media in ways seen as threatening to rival gangs, which has led to some of the recent violence, he said.

Council members voiced support for the police.

“We’ve got to restock the police department,” Councilman Larry Hug said. “That’s got to be a priority.”

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Police prepared for Walter EISENHOWER Strawn crossing shutdown ACADEMY A School of Academic Excellence

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com ELWOOD – Local police expect some confusion when the Walter Strawn Drive railroad crossing shuts down Wednesday.

But truckers shouldn’t expect sympathy if they attempt to reach the intermodal industrial parks in Elwood and Joliet via local roads that are not designated truck routes.

“The truckers already know where they can and cannot go. There are signs already at Route 53 and Walter Strawn Drive saying when it will be closed,” said Kathy Hoffmeyer, spokeswoman for the Will County Sheriff’s Department. “We’re not going to give them directions. They are already aware of what’s going on, and we are going to enforce the law.”

Beginning at 6 a.m.

Wednesday, trucks will be expected to use Interstate 55 and Arsenal Road to gain access into either the BNSF intermodal in Elwood and the Union Pacific Global 4 intermodal in Joliet.

The Illinois Commerce Commission ruled this month that the crossing is too dangerous to remain open while a permanent solution to safety hazards is found. CenterPoint Properties, the developer of the two intermodals, along with trucking and logistics companies, have opposed the shutdown, saying it would cause a ricochet of traffic jams elsewhere in the region.

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The intersection of Illinois Route 53 and Walter Strawn Drive in July 2014 in Elwood.

‘Hoping for voluntary compliance’

Officers within the sheriff department’s overweight truck enforcement unit are “fully aware” of the pending shutdown and plan to increase police presence, Hoffmeyer said.

Joliet police also plan to step up traffic enforcement and the monitoring of local roads to ensure safety and to stop semitrailers from using illegal routes, Joliet Deputy Police Chief Edgar Gregory said.

“It’s going to be a hit-ormiss type of enforcement.

We’re hoping for voluntary compliance,” Gregory said.

“We can’t stop every single truck out there, but we hope to alleviate some of the backup and congestion.”

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Village of Elwood have strategically placed signs throughout the region, notifying trucks to use I-55 and Arsenal Road.

Elwood Police Chief Fred Hayes, a major supporter of the closure, said additional officers will be on duty to provide “guidance and direction.”

The sky isn’t falling, he said, noting Walter Strawn Drive periodically has closed in the past for pavement projects.

“We’ve gone through this before,” Hayes said. “There’s some problems the first couple of days. There’s some confusion during the first week.

And then they get it.”

City, county truck routes

Besides Walter Strawn Drive, semitrailers often use Laraway Road, but Joliet police are urging against it.

Truckers often make illegal U-turns farther south near the Autobahn Country Club because they can’t access the Joliet intermodal from the north via CenterPoint Way, Gregory

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Competition is fierce in the region. Fourteen applicants, including White Oak Growers, have filed to open a cultivation center in Illinois State Police District 5, which covers Will, Grundy and Kendall counties.

It’s the highest number of applicants in any one state police district in Illinois. Only one will win out.

But the program is in somewhat of a limbo for now, said Ford, chief financial officer and one of three business partners for White Oak Growers, a company interested in operating a cultivation center in Wilton Township.

“We’re obviously concerned, as are all of the hundreds of participants on both the cultivation and dispensary side are concerned,” Ford said.

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White Oak Growers’ plan is to operate a marijuana growing center on a 35-acre site at the corner of Route 52 and Offner Road. The company held two public hearings late last year to answer residents’ questions and address concerns.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture made it clear during the application stage that it wanted applicants to be “shovel-ready,” Ford said, so the land is bought, and design and engineering work is complete. The Will County Land Use Department has given the company’s design plans the stamp of approval, too.

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By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com SHOREWOOD – A new contractor was selected last week by the Shorewood-Troy Library’s Building Committee to resume work on its window-wall, a project that has experienced multiple delays since October.

Glen Ellyn-based RoMAAS Inc. was the lowest bidder to complete construction of the two-story wall on the north side of the building at a cost of $63,900, according to RoMAAS owner Alex Mihailescu. State requirement requires the lowest bidder be awarded the con-

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Library trustees, who met Thursday to make the decision, are making sure they know everything about the contractor this time after the previous one failed to finish the project. The hiring is pending referrals being in line and the outcome of an attorney’s extensive background checks on the contractor and bonding company.

“I’m very worried about anything right now because of the past,” Library Board President Phillip Besler said Thursday.

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In Joliet, City Manager Jim Hock said the delay is not creating any issues for the city. As for the impact on the business operators with proposed sites in Joliet, Hock said he has not heard from them.

Joliet approved zoning for two potential growers and three potential dispensaries.

“I’m sure they’re focusing their efforts at the state level right now,” he said.

Other businesses that have shown interest in unincorporated Will County include Green Point Botanical LLC, which has targeted a 55-acre parcel of undeveloped land in Plainfield Township, and Illinois Plant LLC, which is eyeing 27711 S. Frontage Road, a 21.6-acre parcel in Channahon Township. HortiMedicare Illinois LLC is interested in a location in Channahon Township.

In Grundy County, Medicann LLC has shown interest in building a cultivation center in Minooka and Bill and David Mennie, who own Mennie Machinery, a family-owned company in Mark, have applied for a cultivation center in Gardner.

gency. This delay flies in the face of that urgency,” Ford said. “We’re ready to go. ... Realistically, though, once they award the permits, the crops are grown, the product is packaged, and the dispensaries are open, you’re looking at another year before it’s in the hands of patients.”

Just how long it will take before the state awards licenses is anybody’s guess.

Nick Palmer, chief of staff for the Will County Executive Larry Walsh, said county officials aren’t too concerned about the delay, given that it’s Rauner’s second week in the governor’s seat.

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Hultgren and his staff also heard comments and suggestions from officials and residents on the need to solve increased road traffic and Plainfield’s train stoppage dilemma.

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This meeting was largely an informational session for Hultgren to gather local input and see what he can do at the federal level to resolve the issues.

“I think there are important opportunities coming up,” Hultgren said, mentioning President Barack Obama’s emphasis on infrastructure projects in his State of the Union address.

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“We’ve had several issues with CN,” Mayor Michael Collins said of delays at the 17 different road-rail crossings in Plainfield. “Sometimes [the delay] is more than an hour. It’s really an issue in this part of town.”

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By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com LOCKPORT – A federal judge has dismissed three claims leveled against Fairmont School District 89 by a former employee in an ongoing legal battle.

On Jan. 13, U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle granted a motion from attorneys representing Fairmont school officials to dismiss allegations of retaliatory discharge, defamation and contractual interference made by Debra Acanfora, former curriculum coordinator.

Acanfora was fired in May by the Fairmont School Board.

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Acanfora alleged Whitaker made false and malicious statements about her to the board and other third parties in a closed-session meeting.

But Norgle ruled Whitaker had a duty to bring Acanfora’s misconduct to the board’s attention.

Acanfora also alleged Whitaker intentionally interfered with her employment contract by making false accusations against her.

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JOLIET – A murder suspect wants his confession kept out of his trial.

Ray Robinson, 22, is accused of shooting Adrian Resendiz, 18, on June 16, 2013, in an alley between the 100 block of Hobbs and Baker avenues.

Defense attorney Eric Mitchell said case law does not support the “trickery” Detective Tizoc Landeros used when he questioned Robinson three days later at the Joliet Police Station.

Robinson, Resendiz and Zeeshan Rashid, 21, are all associated with a street gang, according to police, and were together the night before Resendiz’s slaying.

On Friday, Landeros testified he’d told Robinson he was being identified by Rashid to other detectives.

“I [told Robinson] if I show you a statement from Rashid, will you tell me the truth and we shook on it,” Landeros said.

Landeros then videotaped the monitors showing Rashid talking with detectives in another room about Robinson and returned to play it for him. Robinson allegedly said he and Rashid were driven to the alley by Resendiz and he’d been “setting it up all day.”

“Do you recall [Robinson] saying, ‘He’ll take 20 years if this went to court right now [and] admit being an accessory’ and ‘It’s all over give me three hots [meals] and a cot’?” Mitchell asked Landeros. The detective said he did remember those statements.

Mitchell said Rashid told detectives at different times he’d shot Resendiz first and Robinson had finished him off; Robinson hadn’t been there, and Robinson had been the only shooter.

Assistant State’s Attorney Chris Koch said showing Robinson only one of the claims Rashid made during his interview did not put words in

the suspect’s mouth.

“This was all going on at the same time. The police didn’t go back [and] doctor any evidence,” Koch said.

Judge David Carlson will continue the hearing next week.

Rashid is serving a 17year prison sentence for aggravated battery with a firearm, burglary and attempted armed robbery.

He was not charged in the Resendiz case.

At the time of Resendiz’s slaying, Robinson was on parole for a month from the East Moline Correctional Center, where he had served a year for possession of a firearm by a felon.

Will County sheriff’s police reportedly found the gun used to kill Resendiz during a drug raid in December 2013.

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THE HERALD–NEWS JOLIET – A Joliet teacher has been charged in Cook County with sexually abusing two former students from when she taught in Orland Park.

Cara Labus, 30, who has been teaching at Hufford Junior High in Joliet, is charged with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, accord-

ing to a news release from the Cook County State’s Attorney.

Labus, who now teaches at Hufford Junior High School in Joliet, knew the teenagers – who were between 14 and 16 when the alleged crimes took place – from when she was employed as a teacher and basketball coach at Jerling Junior High School in Orland Park, according to the news release.

After they graduated from junior high, Labus kept in contact with them and from December 2008 through February 2011 she is alleged to have engaged in various sex acts with the victims on several occasions, according to the news release.

One of the students told a friend during the summer of 2014, and filed a police report in December. The second stu-

dent “made an outcry to the first victim regarding abuse

by Labus during the same time frame,” according to the news release.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 said in a statement officials were served late Friday afternoon with a bail notice for a teacher at Hufford.

“One bail condition provides that the teacher is not to have ‘contact with anyone

under the age of 18 without supervision,’ ” the statement reads. “Based on this information, the teacher will not be permitted to be at school indefinitely.”

Labus was arrested Jan. 21

by Orland Park police. Bond was set at $150,000 during a hearing Friday; Labus also is to be placed on electronic home monitoring. She is next due in court Feb. 23.

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OBITUARIES BARBARA J. ADAMIC Born: July 22, 1938 Died: Jan. 23, 2015

Barbara J. Adamic, passed away January 23, 2015. Parents were Alvin and Thelma Benn Eberhart.

Married for fifty three years to Walter Adamic. Her children are, Walter G. and wife Donna, Julie and Larry Kinsella, Suzanne Marie.

She was predeceased by her parents; and a brother, Wayne.

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No visitation. Interment will be private. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Barb was an advocate of Our Lady of Fatima and requests prayers for the conversion of Russia.

Donations in Barb’s name to St. Joseph’s Church, 415 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432 would be appreciated.

Obituary and Tribute Wall for Barbara J. Adamic at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.

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VICKY MAY CARVER Born: Oct. 9, 1956 Died: Jan. 14, 2015

Vicky May (Parrott) Carver, passed away suddenly on January 14th.

Vicky was born on October 9th 1956, in Joliet, IL to Virgil and Gloria (Rice) Parrott.

She is survived by her husband, John A. Carver; and sons, James (Mindy) Carver of Channahon, IL and Erik Carver of Morris, IL. She was a loving grandma to Kaitlin, Samantha, Evan, Brayden and Tamela. Beloved sister to Logan (Mary Beth) Parrott of San Tan Valley, AZ and Denise Steinlicht of Minooka, IL. She is preceded in death by her father, Virgil L. Parrott; sister, Kathy (Sam) Whitehead; brother, Kevin Parrott; and brother-in-law, Edwin (Butch) Steinlicht.

There will be a private memorial for the family at a later date.

GERALD B. DEPRATT Gerald B. DePratt, age 84, passed away December 18, 2014.

Services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, on January 28, 2015, at noon.

MARGARET DUNCAN ANNA BURTON Anna Burton, age 86, of Romeoville, IL, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015.

Beloved wife of the late Stafford Burton; loving mother of Alan Burton, Richard Burton, Patricia (David) Botka and the late Mary Capuano-Burton; devoted grandmother of four and great-grandmother of eight.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary Swirkewycz; and by nine siblings.

Funeral services Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel 606 Townhall Dr. Romeoville, IL., visitation Monday, January 26, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Margaret Haynes Duncan, age 93, passed away on January 21, 2015.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Edward R. Duncan, Sr., who was killed in action in Korea in 1950, and by her son, Thomas Whitman Duncan, a disabled veteran, in 2010.

She is survived by her son, Edward R. (Jane) Duncan, Jr. of Glen Ellyn, IL; and her daughter, Jane E. Duncan, of Kennebunkport, ME. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Robert R. (Meredith) Duncan of Glen Ellyn, IL, Kathryn M. Duncan of Chicago, IL, Lindsay E. (Anu) Sharma of San Francisco, CA, and Ann M. Duncan of Glen Ellyn, IL; and by her great grandson, Andrew E. Duncan of Glen Ellyn, IL. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Joliet, who graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1939, Joliet Junior College in 1941, and the College of St. Francis in 1956. She received her Ph.D. from the College of Education at the University of Illinois in 1975. She taught at Joliet Township High School, Joliet Catholic High School, and Joliet Junior College for many years.

Margaret was a member of the Louis Joliet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Women’s Study Club and Phi Delta Kappa professional fraternity in education.

She served as deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Joliet.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Joliet and will be followed by a service at the church at 2:00 p.m.

Immediately thereafter there will be interment at Elmhurst Cemetery in Joliet.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Joliet Junior College Foundation and for the University of Illinois Foundation.

EDWARD E. FOY Edward E. Foy, age 92, died Monday, January 19th, 2015, at his home.

Born in Joliet, he was a lifelong resident who joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at a young age. United States Army Veteran. He retired from the City of Joliet Streets Department, as well as Joliet Police Auxiliary as Captain. A member of the Joliet Elks Club.

Preceded in death by parents, Ben and Gertrude Foy; first wife, Ann B. Foy; second wife, Margaret Foy; three sons, Herman Jenkins, Edwin Foy and David Foy; one daughter, Marlene McElrath.

Survived by four children, Carlene Keyes, Eddie Larry (Mary) Foy of Joliet, Cheryl (Julies) Bell of North Carolina, Edward Foy of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and beloved sister, Odella Johnson Moore. Numerous family and a host of friends also survive.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m.

Monday, January 26th, 2015, at Mt.

Zion Baptist Church, 402 Singleton Place, Joliet, IL 60433. Visitation 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Reverend David Latimore, officiating.

LYNDA S. GALVAN Lynda S. Galvan (nee Koltes), age 64, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, at home with her family by her side following a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Lynda enjoyed visiting Key West every year and deep sea fishing. She was also an avid collector of all things special and beautiful. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

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Koltes and Haley Galvan; one brother, Glenn “Mike” Koltes; one sister, Sheri Lacy; her father, Roy Lopez; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded by her mother, Geri (nee Linden) Lopez; and her sister, Robin Miller.

The family would like to thank Vitas Hospice and all the caregivers and friends who did so much to comfort Lynda and her family.

Visitation for Lynda S. Galvan will be Monday, January 26, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. until time of services at 7:30 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet.

Cremation Rites will be accorded following services.

Memorials in her name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated.

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JoAnn Glidewell (Farmer), born August 26, 1939, in Le Panto, Arkansas, passed way January 23, 2015, and joined her loving husband of 56 years Ray Glidewell. They moved to New Lenox in 1970.

Preceded in death by her parents, Martha & Aubrey Farmer; and brother, Doyle Farmer.

Surviving are her children, Tim (Mae), Scott (Diana), Randy (Janet), Pam (Jim) Vick; sisters, Edith Jones, Jean Foster, Joyce Harlan; 10 grandchildren, Jackie (Cory) Lange, Jeremy Swisher, Brandon Glidewell, Kayla Glidewell, Bryan Glidewell, Jake Glidewell, Katie Glidewell, Jason Glidewell, Brenna Vick, Jackie Cernyar; great granddaughter, Madalynn Swisher; and numerous nieces and nephews.

JoAnn was a member of Cherry Hill Church of Christ in New Lenox.

Family will receive friends on Monday, January 26th, 2015, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451. Funeral service, Tuesday, January 27th, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, IL. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.

Margaretta Rose Graves, age 61 years, died Wednesday January 21st, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was a resident of Joliet for 58 years. Joliet Central class of 1968 and St. Francis Class of 1971. She held a Master Degree. A member of G.E.M., Child Evangelism and the National Hook Up. Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Survived by seven brothers and sisters, Sam (Kay) Graves and Tony Ray (Alma) Graves, both of Atlanta, GA, Charles (Tanja) Graves of Birmingham, AL, Marcella (Donald) Mann of Chicago, Marcia Graves of Los Angeles, CA, Titus (Jill) Graves of West Hill, CA, and Trista Brown of Joliet; nieces, nephews and a host of friends and family also survive, including, Natalie Hunter and Gwendolyn Hunter.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 156 South Joliet Street, Joliet, IL, 60433. Visitation Monday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Range Funeral Home, 202 South Eastern Avenue, Joliet, IL, 60433 and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery.

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JEANNE R. GREGG Jeanne “GiGi” R. Gregg (nee Henry), age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at home with family at her side.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Karyl (Gregory) Hobbs of Frankfort; her loving grandchildren, Julianne (Jayson) Polad, Brett (Tania Smith) Hobbs, and Andrea (Michael) Judge; and her ever present and filled with kisses and hugs great grandchildren, Maxton, Sawyer, and Paisley Polad, Luke and Jake Hobbs, and Thomas and Samantha Judge.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Gregg (1969); and her parents, Claude and Elda (nee Schroeder) Henry.

Jeanne was a lifelong member of the Manhattan United Methodist Church. She enjoyed a good game of Bridge, traveling, knitting, fine dining, and animals. Jeanne could light up a room with her bright smile, her amazing stories and her incredible wisdom. While she enjoyed many things in life, her most precious memories were spent with her family; they brought her great joy, delight, and fulfillment. She will be missed more than words can say.

Funeral service for Jeanne Gregg will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 26, 2015 at Manhattan United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Manhattan Center Cemetery.

Memorials in Jeanne’s name to the Manhattan United Methodist Church, 335 E. North St., Manhattan, would be most appreciated.

Forsythe Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442 815-478-3321 www.forsythefuneralhome.com

DORIS J. HUBBS Doris Jeannette Hubbs, age 91, late of Lockport, passed away peacefully January 23, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born in Cornell IL, moved to Joliet

to attend Silver Cross School of Nursing. Upon graduating Nursing School, she worked at Silver Cross Hospital for 44 years, retiring in 1989 after being House Supervisor on midnights for many years. Doris was President of the Silver Cross Alumnae Association for many years, and looked forward to planning the annual reunion banquet and seeing old classmates and friends. She treasured every note, card and letter that was sent to her from alumnae of all classes. She was extremely proud of her years of service and grateful for the training received at the School of Nursing.

Doris was humbled and honored to have a Scholarship Fund established in her name for continuing education of nurses.

She was active in Will County Kings Daughters having served as County President various times over the years. Doris was active at First Methodist Church of Lockport and baked many a biscuit for the annual Chicken Ala King dinner. She loved her family and her many close friends she had over the years. Doris loved to travel and visited most every state. She also loved gardening, baking and making jams from any fruit she could get ahold of.

Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Merl, in 1991; her parents, John and Verdena (Iverson); and her sister, Evelyn.

Survived by her children, Jim (Lauri) and Don of Lockport, Cindy (Mark) Schultz of Crest Hill. Grandchildren, Josh and Jeremy Redmon, Nikki Hubbs and Suzanne Schultz; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 11:00 a.m. in the O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E 9TH ST. (159TH ST.) LOCKPORT, With Pastor Joseph Kim from First United Methodist Church of Lockport, officiating. Visitation Monday, January 26, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Interment Private.

Family and friends can log onto www.oneilfuneralhome.com to sign online guest book and attain directions.

JON R. JOHNSON

Born: Jan. 28, 1936; in Minonk, IL Died: Jan. 17, 2015; in Shorewood, IL Jon Richard Johnson, age 78, of Shorewood, and formerly Joliet, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, January 17, 2015.

He was born January 28, 1936, to the late Grace M. (nee Wyman) and John H. Johnson in Minonk, where he was raised and attended Minonk High, graduating with the class of 1954. He attended Knox College in Galesburg, before joining the United States Army, and after three years serving in the Army, Jon continued his education at Illinois State College in Normal (ISU), which is where he met his wife, while they were both students. He received a Masters Degree in computer science from Penn State University.

A United States Air Force retiree, Jon was an educator, having taught at Minonk Middle School before he joined the Army (subsequently transferring to the Air Force) and also teaching at Rose State College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He retired from the University of Oklahoma, where he was the Assistant Director of Computer Services.

Post retirement, he became the IT Director at Joliet Junior College.

In addition to his beloved wife, Carol (nee Otto) of 53 years, he is also survived by two sons, Jeffrey R. Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, and Gregory S. (Masako) Johnson of Tokyo; one daughter, Suzetta L. (Robin) Wilson of Austin, TX; seven grandchildren, Benjamin R. and Emma N. Johnson, Naoya S. and Erica Johnson, Michael A., Stephen T. and Sarah N. Wilson; one sister, Janice Campbell; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Eugene A. Johnson.

As it was Jon’s wish, Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Minonk, on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to gather on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Private inurnment will take place Friday, January 30, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to JOHA Foundation, 2614 W. Jefferson St.,

Joliet, IL 60435 or to the Sisters of St. Francis of Christ, 13900 Main St. Lemont, IL. For information, 815-741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames. com

CARL W. LIGON Born: June 29, 1942 Died: Jan. 20, 2015

Carl William “Bill” Ligon, 72, of Sun Lakes, AZ, formerly of Plainfield, IL, passed away peacefully, January 20, 2015, in Phoenix, AZ, following a brief illness. Bill was born June 29, 1942, in Anna, IL. Loving father of Carla (Samuel) Alessio, Donna Phalen and Jodi Ligon. Proud grandfather of eight grandchildren, Caley, Vince, Maddie, Samantha, Josh, Eric, Anne, and Marcus; and one great grandchild, Jay. Brother to Tony, Terry (Tammy), and Danny Tellor of Anna, IL. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Consistent companion to his German Shepard, Rommel.

Proceeded in death by his wife of 17 years, Susan (Hancock); brother, Ronny Tellor; son in law, Douglas Phalen; and his parents, Juanita Tellor and William Robert Ligon.

Bill’s two greatest passions were softball and cars. He was active member of the Sun Lakes Senior Softball Association where he played until he was 67 years old.

He spent much of his time restoring classic cars.

He was owner of Ligon Engineering and also worked for Plainfield Tool and Die and Triumph Corporation.

A Memorial will be held at the Sun Lakes Field of Dreams Softball field at the corner of Price and Riggs Road in Sun Lakes, AZ, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley.

Please do not send anything directly to the softball field, all correspondence can be sent to 9010 E. County Club Dr., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 or 20240 N. 21st Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85027.

DONALD R. MARKWELL

Born: Oct. 10, 1932; in Decatur, IL Died: Jan. 23, 2015; in Naperville, IL Donald R. Markwell, age 82, a resident of Plainfield, IL since 1962, at rest Friday, January 23, 2015, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. Born October 10, 1932, in Decatur, IL the son of the late Lloyd Gail Markwell and Ruby (nee Jones) Markwell and Helen (nee Davis) Markwell.

Beloved husband of Carol for 61 years; loving father of Keith (Christine) Markwell, Kevin (Mary) Markwell, Kim (Dolly Calcaterra) Markwell, Kerri (Jim “Bucky”) Bruce, Kelly (Sherry) Markwell; cherished grandfather of Ann (Chris) Olson, Sarah (Bryan) Wernli, Kevin (Kelley) Markwell, Beth Bruce, Susan Markwell, Matthew Markwell, Kyle Markwell, Michael Markwell, Jimmy (fiancee Kelley Kostelz) Bruce, Andrew Markwell, Samuel Markwell; fond great-grandfather of Paige Markwell; dear brother of the late David (Connie) Markwell, Rebecca Davis and Steve (Becki) Davis.

Don served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956, was an air traffic controller for 42 years. He was a 4-H dog training instructor for 30 years, a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church, was active in the church choir and a member of the Plainfield Band Boosters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Plainfield United Methodist Church.

Visitation Monday, January 26, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL. Additional visitation Tuesday, January 27, 2015, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Plainfield United Methodist Church, 15114 S. Illinois Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, IL.

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OBITUARIES DAVID ALLEN NEAL Born: Jan. 4, 1964 Died: Jan. 22, 2015

JOHN K. PERONA

Born: June 9, 1932; in Joliet, IL Died: Jan. 22, 2015; in Joliet, IL

James Dean Martin Weinert, Sr., “The Pollock”, age 58, late of Lockport passed suddenly, Thursday, January 22, 2015.

James and his Wife, Kathleen owned and operated K&J Construction and K&J Electric for many years.

James Dean Martin Weinert Jr. will proudly carry on his father’s legacy by continuing K&J Construction and Electric. James was an avid golfer.

Survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Kathleen (McDonald) Weinert; loving children, Jennifer, Jacob and James Jr. Weinert; and cherished grandson, Liam James.

Services will be held Monday, January 26, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. in the O’Neil Funeral Home 1105 E. 9th (159th) St., Lockport, IL., 60441. Interment PRIVATE. Visitation will be held Monday, January 26, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Services at 8:00 p.m.

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LARRY L. WILLIAMS

Born: June 7, 1953; in Tutwiler, MS Died: Jan. 17, 2015; in Bloomington, IL Larry L. Williams, age 61, of Gardner, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Asta Care Center of Bloomington.

Larry was born on June 7, 1953, in Tutwiler, Mississippi, the son of Ernest and Wylodine Hood Williams.

He married Debra Kibler on November 10, 1973, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She survives. He is also survived by his mother, Wylodine Williams of Grenada, Mississippi, three children, Dina (Chris) Gibson of Normal, IL, Larry (Danielle) Williams II of Fall River, WI and Jessica Williams of Normal, IL; five grandchildren, Tyler, Cheyanne, Andrew, Ashlyn and Davin; two sisters, Toni (Ken) Courtwright of Crowley, TX and Barbara (Danny) Hill

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John Kenneth Perona, age 82, of Coal City passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born June 9, 1932, in Joliet, John Kenneth was a son of the late John Americo and Ione Fabry (Phelps) Perona. He was raised and educated in Coal City; entered the United States Navy Reserves in December of 1950, and went into active duty from 1951 through 1957. It was during the time frame of 1956 to 1958 that John served as a Navy Recruiter and was honorably discharged in 1962.

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of Tillatoba, Mississippi; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; and a sister, Carolyn Gail Williams.

Larry was a machinist for Caterpillar in Joliet for over thirty years.

Larry loved baseball and was a Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed playing baseball, himself, as well as coaching all of his children. Larry thoroughly enjoyed watching Westerns, and was especially a fan of John Wayne.

Spending time with his family was most important to Larry. He will be dearly missed.

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David Allen Neal, age 51, a resident of Olathe, KS, and formerly of Minooka, IL, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born January 4, 1964, in Thornton, IL to Ross and Mary “Betty” Neal.

David is survived by his devoted wife, Marina Neal; his loving children, Michael and Madeline Neal; his cherished siblings, Pamela (Craig) Howard of Westchester, Lee Ann Goodson of Plainfield and Kerrie (Don) Lilek of Channahon and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

David was a graduate of Plainfield High School, class of 1982.

For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to David’s life, memorials may be directed to “Be The Match” Bone Marrow registry at www.bethematch.org Visitation will be Saturday, January 31, 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Road, (Corner of Routes 30 & 59), Plainfield, IL.

Throughout his tenure of service John earned a Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation and Korean Presidential Citation as well as medals for good conduct, China service, Japanese occupation, United Nations, Korean service and National Defense.

John’s career with Illinois State Police began in 1964 and entailed 25 years of faithful service until his retirement in 1989. During that time he received the Governor’s Award for Valor, Governor’s Award for Excellence, Life Saving Award, Superintendent Award for Valor and Directors Award for Merit, as well as numerous other commendations.

John also served for the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years.

He was a member of the Coal City Emergency Squad for more than 25 years, served as a Diamond Commissioner for 4 years and was a director with Mazon State Bank for 10 years.

John was a member of the American Legion in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Coal City V.F.W. Survivors include his two daughters, Alison (Greg Baiocchi) Perona of Chicago and Claire (Wayne) Arndt of Seneca; two grandsons, Jacob (Diana) Vestal and Nathan (Amanda) Shain, both of Coal City; four great grandchildren, Damen Vestal, Gaven Vestal, Tanner Shain and Carter Shain; and one sister, Monica (Charles) Pottier of Scottsdale, Arizona; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Mary Elaine (nee Ryan).

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 29, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. A procession will then depart the funeral home to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, where full military honors and committal services will be rendered at 12:00 noon. Pallbearers will be Greg Baiocchi, Wayne Arndt, Jacob Vestal, Nathan Shain, Bob Allen and Jim White. A memorial reception will follow the cemetery service at Diamond Hall.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in John’s memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Illinois Chapter, 651 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661 (www.lls.org) Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.

ReevesFuneral.com Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)

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‘Deadheads’ ask to camp out during Chicago concerts

CHICAGO – Fans of the Grateful Dead want a campout-style atmosphere during three 50th anniversary concerts in July at Chicago’s Soldier Field, but whether the venue will allow it is another question.

Jeremy Davis of Florida started an online petition – which had about 8,000 signatures by Saturday – asking that overnight parking be allowed in lots surrounding the stadium along Lake Michigan.

Davis said it would keep the anticipated tens of thousands of fans from crowding downtown streets and reduce traffic congestion. He added that fans – eager for what could be one of the band’s last shows – are willing to pay more and it could be an economic opportunity for Chicago.

Officials in Chicago said many factors have to be considered, among them safety. Opening lots around Soldier Field for more than four hours prior to the show – the typical time – will take resources and coordination from police, the fire department and other agencies. Soldier Field spokesman Luca Serra said an evaluation would take place over the coming weeks.

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Proposed Illinois legislation would ban powdered alcohol

SPRINGFIELD – A proposed Illinois law would ban the sale of powdered alcohol before it hits store shelves.

State Sen. Ira Silverstein, a Chicago Democrat sponsoring the measure, said he doesn’t want the product to reach stores. His plan amends the state’s Liquor Control Act of 1934, according to the Springfield bureau of Lee

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Gov. Bruce Rauner unloads pet beds and suitcases after arriving Saturday at the Executive Mansion in his minivan with his dogs, Stella (left) and Pumpkin (right) in Springfield. Rauner is driving family belongings from his home in Chicago to prepare for the move to the governor’s residence.

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“It’s more of a public safety bill,” Silverstein said. “We don’t need people spiking beverages.”

The bill defines powdered alcohol as “any powder or crystalline substance containing alcohol produced for human consumption.”

The move to ban it comes as alcoholic powder maker Palcohol wants to make its product line available in the spring, according to the company’s website.

other fare increases and fare-policy changes take effect. They will continue as planned.

The fee is assessed when riders board at stations with open ticket windows or vending machines.

The penalty is intended to discourage riders from paying on the train in cash.

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SPRINGFIELD – More than 85,000 immigrants living in the U.S. illegally now have Illinois driver’s licenses under a new state program.

The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises reported the tally comes after the first full year that the program has been in place in Illinois.

The $30 licenses are valid for

Metra onboard ticket-purchase penalty hike delayed

CHICAGO – Metra will delay its plan to increase the onboard ticket-purchase penalty until mobile ticketing is available this year.

Officials announced Friday the fee was scheduled to increase to $5 from $3 Feb. 1. That’s when

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85,000 temporary driver’s licenses issued to immigrants

three years and may be used only for driving. They can’t be used as identification for activities like boarding a plane, voting or buying a firearm.

Illinois Secretary of State spokesman Henry Haupt says nearly 190,000 people have scheduled appointments since the program began in late 2013.

Supporters say the law saves Illinois motorists money and make roads safer. Critics say the state should be cracking down on immigrants who entered the country illegally.

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Quinn leaves office without penning final statement

SPRINGFIELD – Former Gov. Pat Quinn left office in a tumult: dozens of clemencies, laws and executive orders signed.

But he didn’t bother with a final State of the State address.

For nearly 150 years, departing Illinois governors have been constitutionally obligated to report to lawmakers “on the condition of the state and recommend such measures as he deems desirable.”

Quinn, who took over in 2009, is the third consecutive executive to fail to deliver. His predecessor, Rod Blagojevich, made a hasty and unplanned exit when he was impeached. The Illinois State Library can find no parting words

by Gov. George Ryan in 2003.

Before his exit, Quinn told The Associated Press that he planned to pen his reflections, but did not say when. After more than 40 years in the government and citizen-advocacy business, he has plenty of material.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Ag sector welcomes low diesel prices

WICHITA, Kan. – The recent plunge in fuel prices has been a welcome relief across the agricultural sector, helping ease the pain of low grain prices for growers and boosting profits for cattle ranchers.

“Every movement we make in farming takes fuel,” Kansas cattle rancher Randy Cree said.

Livestock producers in the Midwest and vegetable growers in the Sun Belt alike are reaping the immediate benefits. And with average retail gas prices for 2015 forecast to be about $1 lower than last year, farmers this spring may end up planting more energy-intensive crops, such as corn or rice, as the cost to irrigate and cultivate drops.

Consumers, however, shouldn’t expect to see lower prices at the supermarket. Transportation costs constitute only a small slice of those prices, and it takes months, if ever, for cost savings at the farm level to trickle to the shelf sticker.

Economic hopes raised after European stimulus

DAVOS, Switzerland – The global economic outlook just got brighter after this week’s big stimulus from the European Central Bank, leading policymakers from around the world said Saturday.

In a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, they said

a perkier Europe, coupled with a prolonged period of low oil prices, could help shore up the global economy following a period of underperformance that has prompted many forecasters to reduce their growth forecasts.

“Lower oil prices and the big decision by ECB could further improve world economic outlook,” said Haruhiko Kuroda, governor of the Bank of Japan.

The ECB’s planned 1.1 trillion-euro ($1.2 trillion) stimulus has been one of the main talking points at Davos and has helped counter some of the pessimism that has enveloped the global economy in the past few weeks. Stock markets around the world have surged amid hopes the ECB move could help boost the ailing economy of the 19-country eurozone.

Dignitaries head to Saudi Arabia after king’s death

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – World leaders and top dignitaries began arriving in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to give their condolences following the death of King Abdullah, who died early Friday at age 90 after nearly two decades at the helm.

Despite deep tensions and rivalries between the nations, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was among the first to arrive to the Sunni-ruled kingdom on Saturday, where he was greeted at the airport by the late king’s son, Prince Turki.

– Wire reports

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks Saturday during the Freedom Summit in Des Moines, Iowa.

Possible GOP candidates pitch ideas at conservative forum

By THOMAS BEAUMONT The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa – The robust Christian right in early-voting Iowa plays an outsize role in helping determine the Republican presidential nominee, a political reality not lost on the parade of would-be 2016 candidates trying to draw attention at a Saturday gathering of social conservatives.

Govs. Chris Christie of New Jersey and Scott Walker of Wisconsin, former Govs.

Rick Perry of Texas and Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and many others turned the Iowa Freedom Forum into the unofficial launch of the next campaign for the Iowa caucuses. More than 1,000 religious conservatives met at a refurbished theater to hear them pitch their policies and their values.

Christie may have had the most to gain – or lose – from appearing at the forum. Considered a moderate in some GOP circles and a party establishment choice in others, the New Jersey governor tried to connect with grass-roots con-

servative activists by assuring them that trust is more important than total agreement.

“If you want a candidate who agrees with you 100 percent of the time, I’ll give you a suggestion: Go home and look in the mirror. You are the only person you agree with 100 percent of the time,” he said.

“You’ll always know who I am, you’ll always know what I believe and you’ll always know where I stand.”

To back up his conservative credentials, Christie proclaimed his opposition to gay marriage and abortion rights.

He also rejected the idea that Republicans could only be competitive in traditionally Democratic states by abandoning opposition to abortion rights. “And I’m living proof,” he said.

In his remarks, Cruz cited the Bible as he challenged caucus participants to back only presidential candidates with a proven conservative track record. “You know what,” he said, “talk is cheap. The word tells us you shall know them by their fruits ... Look every candidate in the eye and say ‘Don’t talk, show me.’”

While he criticized President Barack Obama’s foreign policy and other actions, Huckabee warned about the dangers of intraparty fighting.

“We don’t need to spend the next two years beating each other up in the conservative tent. We need to tell America what’s right with this country,” he said.

Perry also pointed to the end of the Obama administration: “I got a feeling that after six years of disappointment, of mediocrity and decline, a slow course correction is not what voters are going to be looking for in 2016.”

Walker promoted his administration’s enactment of voter identification, concealed carry handgun and abortion restriction legislation – all red-meat issues to the conservative audience. For many Republicans, he is best known for beating back a recall effort and then winning re-election.

“You see, I think that sends a powerful message to Republicans in Washington and around the country that if you’re not afraid to go big and go bold you can actually get results,” Walker said.

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Rockets kill 30 in Ukrainian city as rebels launch offensive

By PETER LEONARD The Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine – Indiscriminate rocket fire slammed into a market, schools, homes and shops Saturday in Ukraine’s southeastern city of Mariupol, killing at least 30 people, authorities said. The Ukrainian president called the blitz a terrorist attack and NATO and the U.S. demanded that Russia stop supporting the rebels.

Ukrainian officials rushed to defend the strategically important port on the Sea of Azov, beefing up military positions with more equipment and sending in more forces.

The separatists’ top leader declared that an offensive against Mariupol had begun – then later toned down his threats as the scale of the civilian casualties became clear.

President Petro Poroshenko held an emergency meeting of his military officials and cut short a trip to Saudi Arabia to coordinate the government’s response.

“The time has come to name their sponsors. The help given to militants, weapons deliveries, equipment and the training of manpower – is this not aiding terrorism?” Poroshenko said in a recorded statement.

Russia insists it does not support the rebels, but Western military officials say the sheer number of heavy weapons under rebel control belies that claim.

An AP reporter saw convoys of pristine heavy weapons in rebel territory earlier this week.

The rocket attacks came a day after the rebels rejected a peace deal and announced they were going on a multiprong offensive against the government in Kiev to vastly increase their territory. The rebel stance has upended European attempts to mediate an end to the fighting in eastern Ukraine, which the U.N. says has killed nearly 5,100 people since April.

Mariupol, a major city under government control, lies between mainland Russia and the Russia-annexed Crimean Peninsula. Heavy fighting in the region in the fall raised fears that Russian-backed separatist forces would try to capture the city to establish a land link between Russia and Crimea.

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said three separate strikes from Grad multiple-rocket launchers hit Mariupol and its surrounding areas Saturday.

“The area that came under attack was massive,” Mariupol mayor Yuriy Khotlubei said. “The shelling was carried out by militants. This is very clearly Russian aggression that has caused terrible losses for the residents of the eastern part of our city.”

The Donetsk regional government loyal to Kiev said at least 30 people – including a 15-year-old girl and a 5-yearold boy – died in the attacks.

A Ukrainian military checkpoint near the city was also hit and one serviceman was killed, the Defense Ministry said.

The RIA Novosti news agency cited Ukrainian rebel leader Alexander Zakharchenko as saying an offensive had begun on Mariupol. He spoke as he laid a wreath Saturday where at least eight civilians died when a bus stop was shelled Thursday in Donetsk, the largest rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine.

Zakharchenko swiftly backtracked, however. He denied that his forces were responsible for Saturday’s carnage, saying it was caused by Ukrainian error. He also said the Ukrainian defenses’ positions around Mariupol would be destroyed but the city itself would not be stormed.

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A woman passes by a burning house in Mariupol, Ukraine, Saturday. A crowded open-air market and other sites in the strategically important coastal city came under rocket fire Saturday morning, killing at least 30 people, regional police said.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks early Sunday after an emergency Cabinet meeting following a new message purported to be from the Islamic State group, at his official residence in Tokyo.

Abe ‘speechless’ after video claims IS hostage dead

By YURI KAGEYAMA The Associated Press TOKYO – Japan’s prime minister said Sunday he was “speechless” after an online video purported to show one of two Japanese hostages of the extremist Islamic State group had been killed, and demanded the release of the other.

Shinzo Abe said on NHK TV that the video was likely authentic and offered condolences to the family and friends of Haruna Yukawa, a 42-year-old adventurer taken hostage last year.

He declined to comment on the message on the latest video, demanding a prisoner exchange for journalist Kenji Goto, the other hostage, noting that the government was still working on the situation. He didn’t elaborate, but reiterated that Japan strongly condemns terrorist acts.

“I am left speechless,” he said, stressing he wants Goto released unharmed. “We strongly and totally criticize such acts.”

Yukawa’s father, Shoichi, also faced Japanese media Sun-

day and said he hoped “deep in his heart” that the news of his son’s killing was not true.

President Barack Obama condemned what he called “the brutal murder” of Yukawa, saying he stood by Japan to get Goto released.

The Associated Press could not verify the contents of the message, which varied greatly from previous videos released by the Islamic State group, which now holds a third of both Syria and Iraq.

The Islamic State group had threatened on Tuesday to behead the men within 72 hours unless it received a $200 million ransom. Kyodo News agency reported that Saturday’s video was emailed to Goto’s wife.

Patrick Ventrell, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said U.S. intelligence officials were also working to confirm whether it was authentic.

Abe said after a Cabinet meeting late Saturday that the government of Japan will not succumb to terrorism and will continue to cooperate with the international community in the fight against terrorism.

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To enter via Laraway Road, truckers will make an illegal U-turn farther south and then head north to enter the industrial park.

Even with the U-turn,

Gregory said truckers still use that route. Joliet police have received complaints about truckers making illegal U-turns there, so they plan to monitor that area, he said.

City officials have said they do not plan to allow semitrailers to enter the intermodals from the north amid concerns that Joliet would end up like

Elwood, which has dealt with almost-daily traffic congestion from truckers accessing the intermodals via Walter Strawn.

Trucks are not allowed to use Millsdale or Schweitzer roads, but Gregory said he anticipates trucks trying to “sneak through,” because both roadways are directly off

Route 53.

Will County Highway Engineer Bruce Gould said last week he thinks the shutdown is a bad move. Walter Strawn Drive was “an integral part” of the development of the Elwood intermodal, he said.

Even the village, he said, encouraged truckers to use Walter Strawn years ago by

offering overweight trucking permits. Eliminating it as a route is bound to cause confusion and problems, he said.

Gates at the railway crossing were broken nearly 50 times in 2013, according to village officials, who have tried to steer semitrailer traffic away from the area for some time.

Catholic schools offer high graduation rate, college opportunity • CATHOLIC Continued from page 3

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with ACT scores averaging 25.3. Ninety-nine percent of students go on to attend a fouryear college or university.

Despite the academic strength of the schools, they have suffered enrollment decreases and budgetary problems. Those issues led to the shutdown of Saint Patrick School and Saint Joseph Catholic School in Joliet over the years.

Saint Joseph Catholic School was restored as St. Joseph Academy, but it’s not a

diocesan school.

Belmonte said the declining enrollment has slowed.

One initiative that’s helping stabilize enrollment is recruiting more Latino students, Belmonte said.

Despite the challenges, local officials say Catholic schools continue to offer students music classes, cultural trips and physical education, and provide students with a strong moral foundation.

“I always feel it’s great benefit to get to talk about God. I think the world goes off its axis if we’re not talking about God. We try to give a moral background,” Yukich said.

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RIGHT: Seventh-grade students raise their hands in math class Thursday at St. Jude Catholic School in Joliet.

Bergman’s $350K donation met with controversy, skepticism • RIALTO Continued from page 4 boards in good conscience could not accept his gift knowing that there needed to be a transparent process.”

Potential opposition

The Bergman gift would have likely met some criticism. Although the marquee would not have had a memorial tribute, which opponents did not like, it still would have been a modern marquee.

On Tuesday, a representative from the “Rialto Belongs to the People” Facebook group, which led the opposition to the sign with the memorial to the Czerkies, told the Joliet City Council the group would insist on a mar-

quee similar to the original 1926 design on the theater now.

Mary Beth Gannon, one of the “Rialto Belongs to the People” leaders who wants a seat on the Rialto board, said Friday a marquee design should be publicly reviewed.

“I think any type of changes to the marquee would have to be presented to the [Rialto] board,” Gannon said.

Gannon said she hopes Bergman reconsiders his donation withdrawal.

“I just hope that he meets with us and takes our considerations in mind that the new sign is not historically accurate,” Gannon said.

Meanwhile, the city called a special meeting for 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday at City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., to discuss the

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“I think any type of changes to the marquee would have to be presented to the [Rialto] board.”

Mary Beth Gannon Rialto Belongs to the People leader Bergman donation with the Rialto board.

“We’ve got to get to the bottom of this,” said Councilman Bob O’Dekirk, the council’s liaison to the Rialto board.

Bergman and his wife, Lori, are active in the community and make contributions to many organizations, although usually quietly. In 2012, the Bergmans donat-

ed $782,000 to American Red Cross, Greater Chicago Region. Bergman is on the Red Cross board.

Bergman’s letter

The Bergman donation offer became public knowledge Friday when he sent a letter to the City Council and local media to describe what happened. Bergman said he was concerned about rumors after getting a call from a local businessman who had heard about the donation offer.

What the caller had heard included some wrong information, Bergman said.

“I wanted to get ahead of the rumor,” he said.

The letter describes Bergman telling Rialto officials on Jan. 12 – four days after Czerkies withdrew his dona-

tion – that he was willing to consider donating $350,000 “to dampen the sign controversy.”

Bergman writes that he met with Smith and Green at the Rialto to review the marquee design. On Thursday, Bergman writes, he received a call from Smith and Green telling him that they had “decided to decline my offer” after meeting with Simpson and Steve Randich from the Rialto foundation.

“You indicate that there was a small group of people that may want some changes to the marquee and that you were going to form a committee to reconsider the project,” Bergman writes.

Bergman adds “... let me say that I think that you guys made a HUGE mistake.”

Joliet Noon Lions Club announces challenge

JOLIET – The Joliet Noon Lions Club has announced a community challenge: if the community donates $2,000, the club will match it.

The challenge is based on Lions International’s Foundation to do its part to spare children from measles and in many cases death.

According to the World Health Organization, 330 children under the age of 5 die every day. A measles vaccine can cost about $1 a child.

The Lions Foundation has enlisted the cooperation of the GAVI Foundation (formerly the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations) to match every dollar raised by the end of February. So if the community provides $2,000, the Lions will provide another $2,000, and the GAVI Foundation will provide $4,000.

Donations can be made out to Joliet Noon Lions Club and mailed to: Joliet Noon Lions, P.O. Box 771, Joliet, IL 60434, no later than Feb. 25.

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Construction looms on project Continued from page 11 McGrath said RoMAAS has done several projects with TRIA and can be trusted to finish the project.

RoMAAS owner Alex Mihailescu gave a short presentation Thursday on his experience and how he would

approach the remaining work, which includes drywall construction, painting, decorative details and window glass installation.

“Depending on how fast it goes, around March 13,” Mihailescu said when asked about an estimated completion date.

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Big banks and good pizza Dear Mr. Berko: What are

your thoughts on buying stock in some of the big “money center banks”? I wanted to buy 1,000 shares of Bank of America when it was selling for $5 a share back in 2011. Unfortunately, I got scared and didn’t have enough confidence in my decision to pull the trigger, though I opened an account there. I didn’t know that Papa Murphy’s is a public company until I read your recent column about the company, and then I bought 200 shares. That place does have great pizza.

Do you still like the stock?

It hasn’t done much since I bought it. – JD, Fort Walton

Beach, Fla. Dear JD: I wouldn’t rec-

ommend Bank of America (BAC-$15.23), though it earned a sweet $4.5 billion in 2014.

Nor would I recommend Citigroup, HSBC Holdings, J.P. Morgan, UBS, Wells Fargo or most other Wall Street banks, which cumulatively made over $100 billion in 2014.

I don’t like these banks, because their dishonesty makes the remaining 6 percent of the banking industry look bad. These banks admit to rigging the global currency markets; manipulating the Libor; scheming to control the copper, zinc, aluminum and nickel markets; contriving to push oil prices over $100 a barrel; using high-speed computer trading to manipulate stock prices; trading with depositors’ money; and destroying the home mortgage market while forcing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into bankruptcy.

And as if that weren’t enough, these banks tyrannized depositors with spurious charges

TAKING STOCK Malcolm Berko on their personal loans, their home equity loans, credit card charges and checking account chicanery. Some observers estimate that the 10 largest Wall Street banks cost depositors over $3.5 trillion between 2002 and 2009 and very nearly destroyed the economy. Fortunately, Mary Jo White, chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, pleaded, begged and beseeched these banks to behave like good citizens.

BAC has 5,000 locations in 29 states, 230,000 employees, 10.5 billion shares outstanding, $2.1 trillion in assets, long-term debt of $250 billion, a market capitalization of $181 billion, a book value of $23 a share and a stinky return on assets of 0.3 percent, and it may earn $1.50 a share this year. However, if the SEC continues to discourage BAC from engaging in its usual innumerous unsavory activities, I doubt BAC and other big banks can meaningfully grow their revenues and earnings.

Big is not good; big is bad!

Banks of that size and complexity are like the Pentagon, a bureaucracy that’s inherently unmanageable because the feet just don’t know what the head is doing until it’s too late. And BAC’s cost-cutting programs, such as management’s new blueprint to save $8 billion this year, look good on paper, but in reality, they will fall splat on their butts.

Frankly, I can’t imagine

why someone would open an account with a huge, coldhearted, stuffy bank home-ported in Charlotte, North Carolina, 450 miles away! It doesn’t make sense when there are several great hometown, home-run banks in Fort Walton Beach that won’t steal your home or bust your chops over a bounced check and will treat you like a good next-door neighbor. Some analysts believe that BAC will underperform the market over the coming three years. They believe that loan volume will remain anemic, that interest rates will remain low, that retail sales will fail to ignite, that new car sales for 2015 will wane, that wages will remain low, that housing activity will be weak and that investment banking activities will be unimpressive. Therefore, the potential growth of BAC may disappoint investors. However, their opinion is at odds with Deutsche Bank, UBS, Oppenheimer, FBR, Market Edge and Reuters, each of which has a “buy” rating on BAC. I really like Papa Murphy’s (FRSH-$12.00) pizza and liked the stock until a member of its management team got all bent out of shape when I commented that franchisees in the United Arab Emirates use camel’s milk to make their pizza cheese. If too many of the 190 employees at FRSH’s Vancouver, Washington, headquarters lacked a sense of humor, I’d short the stock.

• Please address your financial questions to Malcolm Berko, P.O. Box 8303, Largo, FL 33775, or email him at mjberko@yahoo.com.

New Lenox Chamber to honor resident The HERALD–NEWS

NEW LENOX – The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Dinner Celebration on Jan. 29 at the VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox.

Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and award presentations following. Honorees include 2014 Business of the Year, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center; 2014 Chamber Partner of the Year, New Lenox Public Library; and 2014 Lifetime Chamber Award, Dan Martin,

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For inclusion in our annual Progress issue, Call Hannah Kohut,

Marketing Director at 815-280-4113

BUSINESS BRIEF Dames Funeral Home celebrating anniversary MORRIS – Jeffrey Dames of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes is celebrating its fifth anniversary of Professional Partners LLC, a nationwide company formed by a small

group of funeral home directors who have made it their mission to lower operational expenses, directly benefiting all the families who call upon them.

Dames is a founding partner of Professional Partners, which was formed to help the individual

family-owned and community of funeral directors throughout the United States, pool resources and purchase products and services as a group, not as an individual, according to a news release from the funeral home.

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Public Safety Division Chief of the New Lenox Police Department.

Highlights will include recognition of outgoing Board Member Sandra DeLair of Tim Hartnell COUNTRY Financial, Chamber membership anniversaries, silent auction and grand raffle.

To attend, register online at www.newlenoxchamber.com or contact the Chamber office at 815-485-4241. Tickets are $60 a person; tables of eight are available for reservation. Sponsorship packages and advertising opportunities are also available.

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Madigan big part of the problem The Illinois House chose its leader for 2015-17 earlier this month.

As it has done for all but two years since 1983, the membership, dominated by Democrats, elected state Rep. Michael Madigan, D-Chicago.

For 30 years now, Madigan has been speaker of the House – in control of everything of importance. His rule was interrupted only once, from 1995 to 1997, when Republicans briefly held sway.

Madigan, 72, is the longest-serving House speaker in Illinois history. He solidified his control in the late 1990s when he was elected chairman of the state Democratic Party. House Democrats, therefore, must stay in Madigan’s good graces as legislators and campaigners in order to succeed.

Whatever legislation Madigan allows to advance, he obviously keeps one eye on the next election and how each bill will impact his party’s chances.

There is no doubt Madigan is a skilled legislator, and he knows how to gain and maintain power.

But to what end?

If after 30 years of Madigan as speaker, Illinois government had balanced budgets, served the public’s needs effectively and efficiently, and was debt-free, that would be equally as impressive as Madigan’s long reign.

But as we all know, that is not the case.

The state is deeply in debt; it owes billions in overdue bills. Its unfunded pension debt alone is more than $100 billion. A $2 billion shortfall is expected in the current budget. Schools are hurting, as are all state agencies.

Results are what count, and Madigan has not delivered.

For the past 12 years, Madigan’s party controlled the House, the Senate and the governor’s office, so it’s not as if he hasn’t had the opportunity to work with like-minded colleagues to make Illinois government operate better.

For the past two years, Madigan’s House has had a veto-proof majority. The Senate, under Senate President John Cullerton, has had one, too.

Those veto-proof majorities were maintained in the 2014 election, meaning Madigan and Cullerton ultimately will call the shots in the Legislature, even as new Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican, begins his administration.

Madigan regularly has shut out Republicans from meaningful decision-making but decries their lack of support for Democratic-sponsored proposals.

With Rauner preparing to propose a new budget and other initiatives, which Republicans will be called upon to support, Madigan last week told members of the minority party, “I wish to welcome you back – back to the active participation of state government.”

Madigan expects that participation, of course, to be on his terms.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR MY OFFER TO DONATE FOR RIALTO MARQUEE DECLINED This is a letter Jay D. Bergman sent to Rialto Square Theatre General Manager Randy Green and board Chairman James Smith. It was sent to The Herald-News by Bergman.

all of us if I outlined our recent discussions in this letter as fact is better than rumor.

• Jan. 8 or 9: Mr. Czerkies asked for his money back, and this was reported in the local media.

• Jan. 12: I talked to Jim Smith on the phone and indicated that I would be willing to consider Dear Jim and Randy: making a $350,000 contribution This is to confirm our conto the theater to dampen the versation yesterday afternoon wherein you declined my offer to sign controversy. I did not want contribute $350,000 for the new any donor information on the sign or any other recognition marquee at your Jan. 28 board other than maybe a modest meeting.

As you know, my offer indicated plaque somewhere. We agreed that the marquee would have no to meet the following week donor information. As a low-pro- when I returned from our Florida file, lifelong resident of Joliet, my estate.

• Jan. 20: The three of us met desire was not to generate any at the theater. We reviewed the recognition for myself but to put Czerkies marquee design and much of the recent controversy discussed replacing the donor inin the community about the formation on the front of the sign marquee behind us. with “The Jewel of Joliet.” We As word of my offer is appardiscussed replacing the donor ently starting to circulate in the information on the ends of the community, I thought it best for

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sign with “Rialto” above the sign board and “Established 1926” below. As you know, I retained an attorney to draft a simple Donor Agreement. Upon approval of the Donor Agreement at the Jan. 28 board meeting, I would hand over a check for $350,000.

• Jan. 22: I received a phone call from Jim and Randy. You indicated that you had met with Tricia Simpson and Steve Randich and had decided to decline my offer.

You indicated that there was a small group of people who may want some changes to the marquee and that you were going to form a committee to reconsider the project.

We are all friends, so I don’t want to say anything negative that someone might take personally. So, as a group decision, let me say that I think that you guys made a huge mistake.

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munity about the marquee and, primarily, the donor wording Continued from page 35 on the marquee. Mr. Czerkies withdraws his gift. As a wellThe Rialto needs a new maroff lifetime resident of Joliet, I quee. You have been trying to offer to make a gift of $350,000 interest different individuals and solely in an attempt to dampbusinesses in the community to en the controversy. I seek no fund the project in exchange for recognition on the marquee or donor recognition on the sign elsewhere. My offer is rejected. since 2007. Seven years later, That said, I sincerely wish all Mr. Czerkies agrees to make a of you and the Rialto the best $350,000 contribution for the of luck. marquee that will have language Yours very truly, honoring his parents. A huge controversy arises in the comJay D. Bergman

Rialto Board Chairman James V. Smith was contacted by Mr. Bergman who indicated his interest in funding the marquee project. A meeting took place on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with Mr. Smith, Randy Green, Rialto general manager, and Mr. Bergman, at which time he presented his interest and stipulations for the gift. On Wednesday evening, Jan. 21, [Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium] Authority and [Rialto Square Theatre] Foundation board leaders met to discuss Mr. Bergman’s request and stipulations.

Board leadership stated that proper public review needed to occur with a full transparent process with public input. We asked Mr. Bergman to allow us time to follow this public process. He stated he would not accept that process and he then indicated that he would withdraw his gift. Mr. Bergman

Continued from page 35 If Madigan is sincere, he should do more than call for Republican support on difficult roll call votes, of which he predicted many are ahead.

He should allow more than just a trickle of Republican-sponsored bills to escape his Rules Committee and

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He shouldn’t postpone action on major bills, such as the budget, until the very end of the session.

And he should work with the Senate and Rauner to gain greater results for Illinoisans.

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was insistent that this transaction occur quickly and with little time for the community to react. The leadership of both boards in good conscience could not accept his gift knowing that there needed to be a transparent process.

At no time was his gift rejected. We could not accept his gift with the stipulations he set forth to receive his donation.

We asked Mr. Bergman if we could revisit his interest to fund the new marquee following the public review process of the marquee design. Mr. Bergman said, “You can present me the final marquee design, but it is unlikely I will make a gift.”

We are indeed saddened that we could not accept his gift with his terms.

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TEAM’S TAKEDOWNS Lockport snares four titles in SouthWest Suburban Conference wrestling meet / 38

Lockport’s Shayne Oster takes down Lincoln-Way West’s Kyle Ruettiger in the 138-pound match during the SouthWest Suburban Conference meet at Joliet Central. Oster won, 3-1.

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WRESTLING: SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CONFERENCE MEET

Lockport team captures four titles “It’s good having different guys in the room who can push you and get you ready for your matches. ”

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com JOLIET – You know your wrestling team had a good tournament when one of the few down notes is they were edged for the unofficial title because of a pin in the final match.

That was the story for Lockport’s wrestling team at the SouthWest Suburban Conference meet Friday and Saturday at Joliet Central.

Coach Josh Oster’s Porters won four titles and had six other individuals who placed fourth or better. Sandburg, which won six titles, nipped Lockport, 253.5-252, for top honors.

Winning titles for the Porters were Abdullah Assaf (113 pounds), Shayne Oster (138), Trevell Timmons (152) and Tyler Johnson (195). The last three repeated as champions.

Two other area individuals won titles, Lincoln-Way West’s Noah Keefe (132) and Lincoln-Way Central’s Bryan Ditchman (285). Central edged West, 198-196, for third place.

Assaf captured a 7-1 victory over Sandburg’s Robbie Precin for the 113-pound championship.

“I’m happy that I won, but I know that I have to tune stuff up if I want to win state – and honestly, that’s my big goal,” Assaf said. “Conference was just a minor goal for me.”

Oster was a 3-1 victor over Lincoln-Way West’s Kyle Ruettiger in the 138 finals.

“I knew that it was going to be tough, so it was important to get the first takedown and first points,” Oster said. “I’m pretty happy, but I know that I still have a little ways to go before state. Mostly, I want to keep improving on my feet.”

Timmons claimed a 5-1 triumph over Sandburg’s John Prieto to win the 152 title.

“I feel OK, but there’s some more things that I need to work on, like moving forward and pushing the pace,” Timmons said. “Last year, I was the only freshman champion; but this year, I didn’t want to expect anything but first place.”

Johnson picked up a 6-1

Noah Keefe Lincoln-Way West 132-pound wrestler

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Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Jimmy Knapp flips Bolingbrook’s Josh Alexander in the 145-pound match during the SouthWest Conference meet at Joliet. Knapp won the match by pin. win over Joliet West’s Meekah Ben-Israel in the 195 finals.

“I’m feeling pretty good, and my knee is 100 percent, and I’m glad that I have a great trainer to help me through the rough time that I was going through,” Johnson said. “With all of the hard work that I’ve been doing, I feel that I’m going to peak when I want to.”

Keefe captured a 7-3 triumph over Lockport’s Camer-

on Roat to claim top honors at 132.

“It’s nice to get another win before the state series,” Keefe said. “It’s good having different guys in the room who can push you and get you ready for your matches. There’s always more that you can learn, but right now I feel like I’m at a really good spot.”

And Ditchman finished by edging Lincoln-Way East’s

Sammy Diehl, 4-3, at 285.

“It was good to get a full match in,” Ditchman said.

“Coach (Tyrone) Byrd knows me pretty well and knows how to coach up his kids. It will be nice to have a weekend off for once. Our tough competition has helped everybody in our lineup.”

In other title matches, Lincoln-Way Central’s Austin Rudsinski (106), Vinnie Piunti

(120), Brandon Dominski (170) and Sean Kelly (220) all fell to Sandburg opponents.

Piunti was edged, 2-1, by Kevin Stearns; while Dominski was nipped, 3-2, by Brian Krasowski. Rudsinski lost, 121, to Louie Hayes; and Kelly dropped a 9-4 decision to Matt Frostman.

Thornwood’s Kris Williams beat Lincoln-Way West’s Amier Khamis by technical fall at 126 to capture his fourth SWSC title.

In other title matches, Bolingbrook’s Josh Alexander was pinned by Bradley’s Jimmy Knapp at 145; and Lockport’s Eddie Ginnan fell, 20-8, to Sandburg’s Tom Slattery at 160.

Also for the Porters, Dalton Dwyer (106), Sam Fuentes (126) and Chris Murino (220) took third, and George Wolfe (145) finished fourth.

The Knights got a third from Joe Brandt (195), while Joe Brauer (113) and Matt Crnich (126) took fourth. The Warriors received thirds from Tom Buell (113) and Steve Lotz (285), while Joey Schloegel (120), Andrew Hogeveen (152) and Trevor Schmidt (182) were fourth.

Lincoln-Way East got a third from Jake DiBenedetto (120), while Brian Burns (170), Devin O’Rourke (195) and Vincent Sparks (220) were fourth.

Bolingbrook also received thirds from Clarence Golden (152) and Mitch Murray (170), while Victor Armand (182) and Malik Butler (285) placed fourth.

Joliet West also received a fourth from Roman Johnson (132), while the host Steelmen got fourths from Christian Smith (138) and Malek Harden (160).

GIRLS BOWLING: MINOOKA INVITATIONAL

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BOYS BOWLING: PLAINFIELD NORTH SECTIONAL

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By JEFF DEGRAW Shaw Media Correspondent ROMEOVILLE – For the second consecutive year, Minooka’s boys bowling team won a sectional championship after taking first place at Saturday’s Plainfield North Sectional, which was held at Brunswick Zone.

The Indians rolled a 6,284 six-game series to outdistance runner-up Andrew (6,139) by 145 pins. Also qualifying for next weekend’s state finals were Plainfield North (6,128), Sandburg (6,085), Lockport (6,075) and Lincoln-Way North (6,045).

Lincoln-Way West junior David Eggert was the overall champion and qualified individually with a 1,407 series.

Eggert also won last week’s IHSA regional crown at Town & Country.

“I just got a new ball on Thursday,” Eggert said. “My mom insisted that I get a new one. I practiced with it yesterday, and it worked. My goal all season has been to get to state, and now I’m there.”

The IHSA finals will take place Friday and Saturday at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon.

“This is a big deal to win the regional and sectional two years in a row and to qualify as a team for the third consecutive year,” Minooka coach Derrick Rapsky said.

“We had one spot today where we could not get it clicking. So I put sophomore Austin Schomig in, and he is the reason we won today. We really needed him.”

Minooka was led by senior Jack Russell, who finished ninth overall with a 1,311 series. Chris Dombrowski finished 15th (1,296), while Kai

Devine (1,271) and Alex Gugliemucci (1,264) finished 22nd and 24th, respectively.

Plainfield North qualified for the first time as a team in school history, but it wasn’t easy.

After the morning threegame session, the Tigers were in second place. But games four and five saw North drop to sixth with only a 58-pin cushion over Lincoln-Way North.

The Tigers responded by bowling their highest game of the day – 1,093 – to secure their first-ever trip downstate.

Leading the way for North was Dillon McGuire (1,322) in seventh place, followed by Eric Maybach (1,308) in 11th and Matt Gurgel (1,246) in 29th.

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CHANNAHON – Leading up to the conference tournament and sectionals, it’s smart to play in a tough tournament to see where a team is at.

All but one Southwest Prairie Conference girls bowling team competed in the Minooka Invitational on Saturday at Channahon Lanes. Even though the conditions were different from normal, the invitational was a good preview for the SPC tournament.

The contest was extremely close, and the final four teams were neck and neck. But for the first time since Frank Yudzentis has been coaching the Indians, Minooka won its tournament, out-rolling West Aurora by a slim 5,412 to 5,390 margin.

“We’ve always been in the top four,” Yudzentis said. “It’s a tough tournament. We’re starting to get a little closer to what the ultimate goal is.

We’re starting to understand the concept of team bowling.

On a shot like this, that’s what you have to do. You have to bowl as a team. Not everyone is going to bowl like they normally would. You just have to pick each other up, and I think that they did that today for the most part.”

Despite having only one player finish in the top 10 for series score, the Indians won because it was a complete team effort. All five Minooka bowlers – Kortney Sickler, Nora Russell, Lexi Jones, Heather McCubbin and Carmella Russell – finished within the top 25.

“We do this every year,” said Sickler, who finished third overall with a 1,196 series. “I think of this more as a team-bonding experience.

These lanes are different from the ones that we usually bowl on, so we have to pick each other up and learn which way we have to move together to take first as a team.”

The conditions were tricky for some bowlers because Channahon Lanes is an old wood house, so the surface made the shot different from how it would be on a synthetic surface.

The different surface didn’t

stop Plainfield North’s Rileigh Fagan from rolling the highest game, 266, and series, 1,213.

Fagan helped lead North to a season-high 1,007 game and a fourth-place finish.

“I had a really good morning,” Fagan said. “In the afternoon when the lanes broke down, I had some adjusting to do, but I overcame it. Elizabeth Auriemma, our anchor, did really well, too. She was behind me at one point by 10 pins – and we really pushed ourselves today, and it paid off.”

Auriemma finished right behind Fagan in series (fifth, 1,172) and had the second-highest game at 252.

Morris’ Jessica Winter also rolled well in the invitational, finishing third in high-game (248) and sixth in series (1,170).

Taylor Warwick rounded out the top 10 area finishers with a 1,165 series, good for seventh place.

“I tried to do my best, and I finally got the hang of things,” Winter said. “The team was really excited because this is our last invitational. I think to all of the seniors, it’s a really big thing that we did well. It’s sad that this is my last year.

It’s been really fun, and I hope that we do well in the upcoming weeks.”

In addition to the invitational being a conference tournament preview, most of the 16 teams also will battle in the sectionals. The tournament was a good practice for each team to for the upcoming weeks when some players might not be familiar with the lane, and for how teams should react when things aren’t going the way they normally do.

“We like to come in here because this is a really tough condition,” Yudzentis said.

“It’s tough for the girls. The scores aren’t going to be nearly as high as other places, but I think that it’s a good barometer to check the girls’ fortitude, their attitude, because it is a grind. It puts an emphasis on making spares. Sometimes the girls get so caught up on the results that they forget about the process of just rolling the ball.”

Plainfield Central finished eighth with a 4,999 total, Plainfield South came in 11th with a 4,834, and Plainfield East finished 14th with a 4,312.

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GIRLS BOWLING: SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE TOURNAMENT

Seniors deliver as West wins SWS Blue title

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com LOCKPORT – Kayla Kurowski and Sarah Heffron are the two seniors in Joliet West girls bowling coach Jeff Bailey’s regular lineup.

Neither was a starter a year ago, and neither is at the top of the average list for the Tigers this season.

Saturday, however, was their moment. Kurowski finished a 731 afternoon series with a 247 game, which vaulted her past Heffron and to the individual championship in the SouthWest Suburban Blue Girls Bowling Tournament at Strike & Spare II. Heffron closed her memorable day with a 221 game. She rolled a 661 in the morning after starting with a 247 game and added a 651 in the afternoon.

Their efforts gave West a 6,264 total for six games, a 208.8 average a bowler, and its second straight conference title.

Lockport, which led the Tigers by 14 pins after three games

and by nine pins after four, fell off the pace in Game 5 (when West had a 1,094) and finished second at 6,046.

“Our seniors having been working hard all year,” Bailey said. “I’m glad for the success they had here as seniors.

Hopefully, they will continue on. I would love to see them finish their senior year in a positive way.”

“This was by far my best tournament this year,” Kurowski said. “When we all get in sync like we did in the fifth game today, we’re a pretty good team.

“I was aware how close the score was between us and Lockport. But we’re usually strong all six games. We don’t usually fall off, so I thought we were in good position.”

The Tigers opened with a 984 game, and every game after that was above 1,000. In the decisive fifth game, their score was 175 pins higher than Lockport’s 919.

“They came out and beat us,” Lockport coach Art Cwudzinski said. “They’re

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Continued from page 39 coach Brian Dunn said. “I thought we were still OK going to the fifth game. But then we didn’t bowl well again and, yes, I was worried. These kids really responded well. And I have to mention Matt Gurgel and Dillon McGuire – those two seniors really held us together today.”

Lockport, also qualifying for the third consecutive year, was led by Mike Pruchnik (1,303) in 13th and Brian Baer (1,207).

“These kids find a way to get it done,” Porters coach Ron Davis said. “We had some adversity today with injuries, but they really showed that it is all about the team.”

Joining Eggert as individual qualifiers were senior Cody

Surges of Romeoville, who finished fourth overall with a 1,333 series. Surges bowled his best game on his last, a 236, to grab his spot in O’Fallon.

“I knew I had to bowl a big one after my fifth game, and I’m so happy right now,” Surges said.

Also advancing were Bolingbrook teammates senior Matt Strzechowski (1,324) and sophomore Steve Stropkovic (1,303), who finished sixth and 12th, respectively.

“This feels so good, especially after the stress of that last game,” Strzechowski said.

“I can’t believe this – we are really going (to state). Wow,” Stropkovic added.

Plainfield East senior Patrick Lopez is on the IHSA potential at-large advancers list, as two at-large slots will be filled by the IHSA from the four sectionals.

a very good team, and it got away from us in that fifth game. Otherwise, it was a pretty good day.”

In the fifth game, West’s five scores were Melissa March 234, Heffron 225, Kurowski 223, Taylor Bailey 211 and Gracie Plese 201. Bailey finished fourth with a 1,260 total, and Plese tied for sixth at 1,224.

The top eight earned all-conference recognition.

The other all-conference recipients were Lockport freshman Bailey Delrose, third at 1,268; Bolingbrook’s Felicia Montecinos, fifth at 1,253; Lockport senior Danielle Mensik, tie for sixth at 1,224; and Lockport sophomore Paige Reiter, eighth at 1,223 with a 267 opening game.

Montecinos was the talk of the morning. She opened with a 296 game and led at the midway point with a 727 series.

Bolingbrook finished third; and Joliet Central, led by Hayley Magruder’s 1,069 total, was fifth in the six-team field.

Before it was over, West left no doubts. By virtue of the

victory, the Tigers beat Lockport by 22 points in the overall conference standings. Had the Porters won and West finished second, the Tigers would have won conference by two points.

“I didn’t know for sure how this lineup would work early on,” Jeff Bailey said. “But these girls surprised me how much they improved in the offseason.

“Lockport is so strong and such a deep team that to beat them is a good feeling.

This was such a big day for Kayla [Kurowski] and Sarah [Heffron]. I don’t believe they medaled before today in any of our invitationals.”

Heffron said her previous best six-game series was 1,206, which she beat by 106 pins.

“I’m proud of what I did today,” she said.

Plese and Taylor Bailey entered the conference meet averaging close to 220, and the other West regulars were under 200.

For Lockport, whose junior varsity easily won its tournament with a 5,976, it’s a case of

having almost too much depth.

“There are eight bowlers on the state roster, and we have nine on the varsity averaging better than 190,” Cwudzinski said. “Somebody will be very disappointed. That’s the tough part of being a coach.

“I’m not sure who our top five will be except for Nikki Mendez, who will be in the top spot. The other four will be will depend on who’s hot.”

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Andrew won with a 5,494 total, followed Lincoln-Way North (5,252), Lincoln-Way West (5,247), Lincoln-Way Central (4,793) and Lincoln-Way East (4,353). West’s Jessie Schram was second at 1,220 and Ellie Paul fifth at 1,140 to earn all-conference honors. Central’s Bridget Wood was seventh at 1,124, missing all-conference by 15 pins.

“We have a young team and still have a chance to move forward in the postseason, and our JV team won big, so I can’t complain one bit,” West coach Scott Jablonski said.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: LEWIS UNIVERSITY 83, SOUTHERN INDIANA 73

SUBMITTED REPORT EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The No. 1-ranked Lewis women’s basketball team used a 10-0 run late in the first half to pull away for good from Southern Indiana on Saturday afternoon en route to an 83-73 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory.

The visiting Flyers did much of their damage behind the arc, making 12 of 28 3-pointers. Lewis connected on eight in the first half, with senior guard Nikki Nellen – the playmaker and not usually a big

scorer – making half of them.

But it was Alexus Grayer with five points off the bench in Lewis’ 10-0 run from 4:46 to 2:33 in the first half that changed the game. Lewis led by as many as 22 points in the second half before Southern Indiana closed the difference to 10 on a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Six Flyers finished in double figures, with Jamie Johnson leading the way with 18 points. Grayer finished with 17 including three 3-pointers.

Jess Reinhart and Nellen both pitched in 12 points. Kristin

“I liked the way we came ready to play. Southern Indiana is a talented team, and I thought we were able to keep them in check for most of the game.”

Lisa Carlsen Lewis University women’s basketball coach Itschner and Mariyah Brawner-Henley both had 10.

“I liked the way we came ready to play,” Lewis coach Lisa Carlsen said. “Southern Indiana is a talented team, and I thought we were able to keep

them in check for most of the game. We had some kids shoot the ball well today – and that makes things easier, especially on the road.”

Lewis’ 12 baskets from 3-point range is a season high

and the most since recording 12 against Indianapolis in triple overtime last season. Lewis made 13 3s against Southern Indiana last season.

The Flyers (19-0, 9-0) finished shooting 47.0 percent (31 of 66). Southern Indiana (14-5, 6-3) closed at 30 of 68, a .441 clip.

The win is Lewis’ 15th straight victory by 10 or more points. Only twice this season has Lewis won by less than 10 points. The Flyers return home to face Saint Joseph’s College (Indiana) at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday.

• Sunday, January 25, 2015

BOYS BASKETBALL: STAGG 52, JOLIET CENTRAL 44

Stagg out-boards Central

By TIM CRONIN Shaw Media Correspondent PALOS HILLS – In the first three quarters Friday night, Joliet Central’s boys basketball team pulled down 13 offensive rebounds. In the final quarter against Stagg, the Steelmen garnered but one.

That, both coaches agreed, was the determining factor in Stagg’s 52-44 victory. In crunch time, the Chargers did the crunching.

“We’re physically smaller than most teams, and I think we did a pretty decent job of being physical with them back – but in the end, when it came to grinding it out, they won some of those battles and won those offensive rebounds,” Central coach Jeff Corcoran said.

“They hit some big shots, too.”

Those included Stagg sophomore John Contant arcing a 3-pointer over the outstretched hand of Terrell Jordan to grab the lead with 2:18 remaining.

That snapped a tie at 41 and came early in a 10-3 run by the Chargers.

After a free throw by Central’s Jerry Gillespie, Stagg’s Joe Zaremba watched his short floater bounce on the rim five times before falling through for a 46-42 lead with 1:11 left.

The Steelmen never got closer after that.

It was the seventh loss in 10 games for Central (9-7, 3-3 SouthWest Suburban Blue) after a 6-0 start. Stagg (9-11, 3-3),

was 2-8 at one point.

“A lot of their second-chance points made the game tight,” Stagg coach John Daniels said.

“They all go to the boards, are very aggressive. Early, they got some points after that; and late, we did a much better job rebounding.”

Stagg outrebounded Central, 30-27, overall, scoring seven offensive boards themselves. The Chargers also shot 61.1 percent from the floor in the second half.

Wasted was Gillespie’s 22-point showing, which included three 3-pointers and 8 of 19 shooting overall. No other Central player had more than seven points, and that number belonged to Darius Stokes, who scored all seven in the second quarter.

The imbalance of scoring didn’t help Central. As difficult as it was to contain Gillespie, the rest of the team was shut down. Jordan (five points) scored only in the first quarter and Malik Fuller (four) only in the second; Kenyon Woodfork and Kewon Ware, the other starters, were held to a single field goal each.

“In my opinion, it’s the hardest place in the conference to come into,” Corcoran said. “It’s the gym, it’s the atmosphere, it’s John with his preparation. His guys are ready to play.”

Contant led Stagg with 16 points. Josh Strama contributed 11.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET WEST 61, LINCOLN-WAY EAST 55

Joliet West gets past Lincoln-Way East

By CURT HERRON

Joliet West’s Trevian Bell moves past Lincoln-Way East’s Kyle McDermed and Andrew Garcia for a layup during Friday’s 61-55 win at Lincoln-Way East in Frankfort.

Bell scored 14 points to help lead Joliet West.

cherron@shawmedia.com FRANKFORT – What happens during a Tuesday practice usually doesn’t have much of an impact on a game played on a Friday night.

But Joliet West boys basketball coach Nick DiForti felt his squad’s practice earlier in the week played a big role three days later in its 61-55 SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue victory at Lincoln-Way East.

Hoping to bounce back after Monday’s disappointing loss to Mount Carmel, DiForti had his seniors run the practice – and the move paid off against the Griffins.

“To be quite [honest], it all started on Tuesday with our practice,” DiForti said. “We let our seniors create a practice plan, and they ran the practice and were the voices. Today, we really saw it come out in crunch time. With 5:24 left on the clock, a timeout was called, and you really saw our seniors step up and guide everybody else.

“This was the first time that we played in front of a big crowd where there was a student section, and Lincoln-Way East was really feeding off of them, and rightfully so. Three quarters of it was kind of slop-

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py, but we were able to capitalize when we had to.”

East (6-8, 1-4), which never led, forced a tie at 51 with four minutes left after Kyle McDermed (15 points) hit a 3-pointer. But the Tigers (9-9, 2-4) responded by scoring eight of the next 10 points to grab a 59-53 advantage.

Malcohm Hill (11 points, six rebounds) hit two free throws to put West up for good, then Teyvion Kirk (14 points) supplied three layups to complete the decisive run.

“We have a lot of sophomores, and everybody plays, so we just needed the seniors to come out and set the tone for what we need to do,” Hill said.

“That practice was for getting a little leadership from the seniors. We worked on execution and slowing things up when things are going our way.

“It was a bit of a struggle at first with a lot of sophomores on varsity. But as the season has progressed, they’re all maturing and they know their roles on the team, and next

year they’ll be the leaders. This this team has a lot of talent and we’re all interchangeable, and we can all get on the court and make a difference.”

The game started well for the Tigers, who led, 16-7, after one quarter and extended their lead to 22-9 early in the second quarter.

But with a combination of missed free throws, layups and some turnovers, East mounted a comeback which saw it close to within 28-25 at halftime.

“We started the game shoot-

ing a lot of 3s from the perimeter which didn’t fall for us,” Griffins coach Rich Kolimas said. “When we took the ball to the basket aggressively, we were much more effective. We need to get out to a better start, since once we got back into it, it was back-and-forth. But give them credit since they made enough shots to beat us.”

West led, 45-39, after three quarters and took its biggest lead of the second half at 4841 when Mike Ruwoldt hit a 3-pointer. But Clint Nooner (six points) and McDermed fueled a rally that let East force a tie midway through the fourth quarter.

The Tigers also received 14 points from Trevian Bell and seven from Tom Carney. The Griffins also got 10 points from Lucas Galifos, nine from Jake Attar and six from Andrew Garcia.

“Disregarding the free throws and missed turnovers and turnovers, we still were able to play our game and not let ourselves get down,” Bell said. “We actually shoot free throws very good in practice, so I don’t know what happened in the game. I feel like our team as a whole is right there; we just have one more corner to turn, and we can be very hard to beat.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET CATHOLIC 66, MARIAN CATHOLIC 57

Three-headed monster fuels JCA victory

By MIKE FITZGERALD Shaw Media Correspondent CHICAGO HEIGHTS – Juniors Jalen Jackson, Harold Davis and Drake Fellows scored all but two of Joliet Catholic’s points Friday as the Hilltoppers beat East Suburban Catholic foe Marian Catholic, 66-57.

“Drake started us off good, and then Jalen and I kept feeding off his energy, and we all kept scoring,” said Davis, who scored 17 points.

Fellows, a 6-foot-5 forward, scored 16 of his 20 points in the first half. His four 3-pointers

– two in the first quarter and two in the second – helped JCA (12-9, 2-2) grab leads of 18-13 after one quarter and 31-30 at halftime.

The Spartans (10-13, 0-4) took three-point leads twice early in the third quarter before Jackson and Davis took over.

Jackson, who led all scorers with 27 points, hit a 3-pointer off the glass to tie it at 39 with four minutes to play in the third quarter. He meshed a driving layup, steal and layup and another 3-pointer with a Davis 3-pointer for a 49-43 lead after three quarters.

“That shot tied the game, and we got a lot of energy out it,” Jackson said.

Jackson and Davis then alternated scoring to keep JCA ahead by leads of up to 11 points in the fourth quarter.

When the Spartans pulled to 62-55 with 2:07 left, Fellows returned to the score book with a driving layup that made it 64-55 with less than 2 minutes to play.

“A lot of it was chemistry, knowing what he (Davis) is going to do on the court,” Jackson said. “We tend to get the ball to the hot hand. Today, it was more than one person.”

JCA coach Joe Gura agreed.

“I thought our kids did a real nice job in the second half,” he said. “I can’t remember a bad possession offensively. They took the ball to the basket when it was there. We shot extremely well early, and that helped. If we don’t hit those 3s early, it’s a different story.”

Gura said it was not by design that Jackson, Davis and Fellows accounted for almost all the offense.

“Our guys are getting better at getting the ball to the guy who has the open shot; and when you have three pretty good players like that, they get

open more,” he said. “Our kids are unselfish. They don’t mind Jalen and H.D. and Drake getting the shots. That’s a good thing in itself.”

Center Luke Mander scored the other two points for the Hilltoppers.

“We’re starting to become a basketball program,” Gura said. “We know we have a way to go. It’s been a long battle.

We have kids who are understanding not only that they have to play hard, but they are starting to get the concept of what you have to do to beat decent teams in our conference.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: MINOOKA 66, PLAINFIELD NORTH 65

By DICK GOSS

Minooka’s Joe Butler shoots the ball against Plainfield North’s Trevor Stumpe (left) and Cameron Bragg during Friday’s game at Plainfield North.

Butler had 19 points and eight rebounds for Minooka.

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Tigers got the ball into Trevor Stumpe’s hands. All he had done was score 17 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, including three 3-pointers, to bring North back from a deficit that was as large as 50-41 with 6:15 left.

Stumpe took a pass from Kevin Krieger and dribbled to the right wing. With Joe Butler and brother Jon hounding him, he beat the buzzer with a 3-point attempt that rattled

around and fell off to end it.

“He was too open for my liking,” said Joe Butler, who had 19 points and eight rebounds.

“I jumped too soon defending him. It was a pretty scary moment to see him put that shot up.”

Jon Butler chipped in 12 points and some strong defense against Stumpe, who managed a modest 10 points through three quarters before getting off one of his patented streaks

in the fourth quarter.

The main man offensively for Minooka, however, was junior guard Larry Roberts, who scored 26 points on 9 of 13 shooting. He made five 3-pointers without a miss in the first half, and it would have been six had he not stuck his toe on the line. He also hit his only longrange attempt in the second half and finished 6 of 7 on 3s.

“Everything felt like it was going in,” Roberts said. “I was

BOYS BASKETBALL: LINCOLN-WAY WEST 68, BRADLEY-BOURBONNAIS 57

Marotta, Pettinato power Lincoln-Way West

By DRAKE SKLEBA Shaw Media Correspondent NEW LENOX – After an uninspiring loss Monday to Rich Central in the MLK Day of Hoops at Joliet Central, Lincoln-Way West bounced back Friday night.

Led by 6-foot-6 junior Jon Marotta, the Warriors (12-3, 5-1) rolled past Bradley-Bourbonnais, 68-57, and took sole position of second place in the SouthWest Suburban Red. Marotta had a game-high 27 points, hauled down six rebounds and added a pair of steals and assists.

Bradley (13-3, 4-2), playing without 6-8 forward Zach Hollywood (ankle), was led by guard Micah Bradford, who also scored 27 points.

Bradford scored eight points in a 10-0 run that sliced West’s lead to 45-38 with 6:04 left. Marotta answered with a pair of 22-foot daggers. Marco Pettinato’s steal and layup gave the Warriors a 53-38 lead. Marotta finished off the Boilermakers with his fourth 3-pointer at the 2:52 mark, making it 57-42.

“We had a great practice on Tuesday, in which we reviewed the things we did wrong on Monday and picked up a huge

win tonight,” Marotta said.

“My shot was falling, although I should have crashed the boards more.”

“At 6-foot-6, everyone expects Jon to be able to score inside, but tonight he showed his outside shooting ability as well,” West coach Brian Flaherty said. “In the future, he will be a wing player.”

Pettinato had a strong allaround game with 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals.

“Marco, just a sophomore, is our ultimate Warrior,” Flaherty said. “He isn’t pretty, but he does everything well.”

“We really wanted to bounce back after the poor game we had on Monday,” Pettinato said. “We were ashamed of ourselves after that and really came out and got after them tonight and played well. They were really trying to stop Jon, and that opened up some things for me. Trace [Howard] had an exceptional game as well. I am really proud of him.”

The Warriors outrebounded Bradley, 17-6, in the first half, which led to a 35-21 halftime advantage. Marotta had 11 points and Pettinato 10 in the half. Howard scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half.

“My primary concern for our team is to play defense,” Howard said. “I had a fine offensive game, but I was really focused on my defense. This was a big win.”

“A big bounce-back win after Monday,” Flaherty said.

“We spread the ball around very well tonight. Just a great all-around game.”

West trails a half-game behind SWS Red leader Thornton (12-2, 5-0), which beat Lincoln-Way Central, 56-34, on Friday. The two will meet Feb. 15 in New Lenox. Thornton beat West, 53-51, on Jan 10 in Harvey.

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PLAINFIELD — When Minooka met Plainfield North on Dec. 5, the Indians led by 20 points early in the fourth quarter and lost.

In Friday night’s Southwest Prairie rematch, Minooka led virtually the entire way but needed good things to happen in the final seconds to escape with a 66-65 victory in what ranks as one of this season’s big-time thrillers.

North (14-4, 6-2), which came in leading the SPC race, took its only lead, 65-64, when Richie Elias tapped in a rebound with 27 seconds left. Minooka (11-12, 4-4) got the ball into Joe Butler’s hands and, with the clock ticking with less than 10 seconds left, he drove into traffic in the lane. He spotted teammate Nick Clemmons under the basket on the right side of the lane, and Clemmons knocked down his shot with six seconds remaining for a 66-65 Indians lead.

“I was going to try to get it in deep,” Butler said. “Then I saw Nick’s guy leave him to come help on me, and I got him the ball. I trusted him that he would make it.”

North got a timeout with 5.2 seconds on the clock and did what was expected. The

looking for my shot. I had confidence they would go in.”

“Roberts got us going offensively,” Minooka coach Scott Tanaka said. “Joe [Butler] is Joe, and Jon [Butler] did a great job on Trevor [Stumpe].

He is a great player.”

The nine-point lead Minooka had early in the fourth quarter matched its largest. The difference at halftime was 30-26.

North tied it at 53 when Stumpe nailed a 3-pointer from the left corner with 3:20 left after one of the 10 turnovers Minooka committed against the Tigers’ pressure in the fourth quarter. However, Minooka did not trail until Elias’ basket with 27 seconds left.

“That’s an asset of our team – we don’t give up, and that will help us later,” North coach Bob Krahulik said. “But we just didn’t play well. Had we defended the whole game like we did late, it could have been different.”

After what happened the last time against North, Minooka was determined not to let this one get away.

“I’m still in disbelief we lost that first one to them,” Roberts said.

“We wanted to prove to ourselves that we can beat them,” Joe Butler said “We wanted to show we can finish it out.”

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BOYS BASKETBALL: BOLINGBROOK 63, LOCKPORT 39

Bolingbrook executes, knocks off Lockport Raiders’ Nixon honored for 1,000 career points, McDonald’s nomination

By KAITLYN JASNICA kjasnica@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK – It’s a rarity when there’s a greater moment in a game than winning, especially when it ties the team for first in a difficult conference.

That was the case, however, for the Bolingbrook boys basketball team in its 63-39 victory Friday night over Lockport.

Before the game, senior guard Prentiss Nixon was honored for being one of 20 basketball players in Illinois to gain a McDonald’s All-American nomination and for being one of five Bolingbrook players in history to score more than 1,000 career points.

What can be more special than that? At the end of the ceremony, Nixon invited the entire Raiders team to stand by him.

“That’s a great accolade, but over the years, I’ve had great teammates – and every team

executed really well on the defensive end and offensive end,” said Nixon, who scored 14 points. “It’s not just about me, it’s about my teammates. I couldn’t do it out there playing by myself.”

The performance against the Porters proved that Bolingbrook (10-5, 4-1) has many strong weapons besides Colorado State-bound Nixon.

Senior guard Brodric Thomas started the game on fire. After hitting two 3-pointers in the opening minute, Thomas had two defensive rebounds, two steals and one huge block in the first quarter.

Thomas went 6 of 8 from the field and 1 of 2 on free throws, tallying 15 points overall. To top off his night, he had four rebounds, three steals and a block.

Senior forward Dimitri Akenten also had a strong game, going 5 of 6 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.

Akenten scored eight of his 13

“Coach had a great game plan tonight, and we executed real well. In conference, everyone knows everyone’s game, and it’s going to come down to execution on both ends – their side and our side on the offensive end and defensive end.”

Prentiss Nixon Bolingbrook senior point guard points in the second half and added three rebounds. Six other Raiders registered at least two points.

“Everyone can put the ball in the bucket,” Thomas said.

“When coach [Rob Brost] puts five people out there, we know that we work there as a team and go out and execute.”

Defensively, Bolingbrook was also solid. The Raiders had 26 rebounds overall, with 6-foot-9 senior center Julian Torres leading the way with seven.

Bolingbrook dominated of-

fensively and defensively, but Lockport senior guard Ralph Blakney led all players with 19 points. That output wasn’t enough, however.

“Bolingbrook is very talented, very well coached. They played harder, and their skill level showed,” Porters coach Lawrence Thompson said. “We tried to pressure a little bit, and they handled the ball very well.

“I’m happy with Ralph’s performance on the offensive end, but we need to continue to get better on both ends of the floor to compete against a team

of that caliber.”

With the victory over Lockport (6-10, 3-3), Bolingbrook ties for first in the SouthWest Suburban Blue with Homewood-Flossmoor. From here on, every win is important to get.

To get the victories, the Raiders plan to do what they did against the Porters – execute.

“We have a good conference, so every game is going to be difficult,” Akenten said. “We just have to go out there and execute and run the plays. Every team is going to be a battle, so we just have to fight and execute.”

“Coach had a great game plan tonight, and we executed real well,” Nixon said. “In conference, everyone knows everyone’s game, and it’s going to come down to execution on both ends – their side and our side on the offensive end and defensive end. We play until the end every year.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: PLAINFIELD CENTRAL 62, ROMEOVILLE 53

Plainfield Central holds off Romeoville

By JEFF DEGRAW Herald-News Correspondent PLAINFIELD – Romeoville and Plainfield Central squared off in a boys Southwest Prairie Conference basketball game Friday night, with each team looking for its second conference win.

The Wildcats, who appeared well on their way to victory at the half, had to fight to the end to come away with a 62-53 victory.

“It was good to get this win,” Central coach Steve Lamberti said. “We have been close, and these guys have never given up. They really stuck with it tonight.”

Central (5-14, 2-6) outscored the Spartans, 14-6, in the second quarter to take a 30-18 halftime lead. The Wildcats held Romeoville to three field goals

in the quarter. The Spartans appeared rattled, as they had three charging calls and were 0 for 3 at the free throw line.

“At halftime, we talked about making some adjustments, correct what we were doing wrong,” Romeoville coach Marc Howard said.

Romeoville (5-13, 1-7) did that and more in the third quarter, outscoring the Wildcats, 2314, and were down only three heading to the fourth quarter.

Spartan freshmen DeAndre Heckard and London Stamps scored 15 of the team’s 23 third-quarter points. Senior Dwayne Griffin scored the other six.

Romeoville its first lead, 4544, at the 6:17 mark of the final quarter on a basket by Charles Hunter. The Wildcats hit only 3 of 8 free throws in the first four minutes of the quarter and ap-

“We had guys really step up tonight. Two juniors, Chris Bowitz and Scott Gustafson, really played well.

In today’s style of basketball, there are no classes – you’re just on the varsity. Look at Romeoville – those two freshmen are varsity players, not freshmen.”

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peared to be in danger. But senior Robbie Brooks took over, put the Wildcats back in the lead by five with three minutes to go and sealed the victory.

Brooks, who led the Wildcats with 17 points, made two old-fashioned 3-point plays on consecutive possessions to give Central a 53-48 lead.

“I really had a slow first half, and I knew I had to be

more aggressive when I got the chance,” Brooks said. “The opportunity presented itself, and I went for it.

“They didn’t have their big guys in there, and I knew I could drive and be aggressive.

This is a big win for us, and we will never stop trying.”

Central finished the quarter going 7 of 8 from the free-throw line and holding Romeoville to

three field goals in the quarter.

The Spartans shot 6 of 13 from the foul line in that decisive final quarter. The fourth quarter saw the teams shoot a combined 29 free throws.

“We had guys really step up tonight,” Lamberti said. “Two juniors, Chris Bowitz and Scott Gustafson, really played well.

In today’s style of basketball, there are no classes – you’re just on the varsity. Look at Romeoville – those two freshmen are varsity players, not freshmen.”

Bowitz had 13 points and hit three 3-pointers in the first quarter.

“We missed some free throws in the fourth quarter, but we are competitive, and our goal is to be dangerous in March,” Howard added.

Griffin and Stamps each added 11 points for the Spartans.

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By ROB OESTERLE

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Dan Friend Lewis men’s volleyball coach points and seven assists.

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Lockport 41, Joliet West 36: Jamari McAfee led the Porters (11-8, 4-4) with nine points, while Kianna Campbell had six points and seven rebounds, and Laurel Kucharski tallied seven rebounds.

Providence 55, Marian Central 32: Alyssa Jurges scored

20 points for the Celtics (169, 3-3).

Whitney Young 64, JCA 61:

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Nicole Ekhomu and Andriana Acosta scored 20 and 14 points, respectively. Ty Battle had seven rebounds, six assists, and Mia Farrell and Ekhomu contributed five assists apiece.

Austin Patterson scored 26 points, while Evan Bjelland added 15 points for Morris (14-6, 5-3).

had 10 points, eight rebounds and eight steals for GSW (11-11).

Morris 66, Sycamore 56:

Oswego 59, Plainfield South 37: Jacob Buchner scored 23 points for the Cougars (8-12, 5-3).

Thornton 53, Lincoln-Way Central 34: Jarret Gmazel

scored 11 points for the Knights (3-12, 0-6).

Hillcrest 81, Lemont 55:

Nick Wisz scored 11 points, while PJ Pipes had 10 and Jack Vaolne tallied seven points and five assists for Lemont (12-6).

Morris 57, Sycamore 43:

Austin Patterson led Morris (13-6, 4-3) with 24 points.

Evan Bjelland added 17

Gardner-South Wilmington 58, Dwight 40: Jenni Price

Peotone 55, Sandwich 18:

Emily Carstens and Cora Graffeo scored 12 points each for Peotone (19-4) in the Interstate 8 Conference tournament quarterfinal.

Coal City 41, Seneca 30:

Madison Bunton (15 points) and Nicole Borgetti (11 points) led the Coalers (156, 8-0) in the I-8 Conference tournament matchup.

Bradley 63, Lincoln-Way Central 59 : The Knights (8-

11, 3-5) lost in overtime as Candace Finnin led the way with 32 points. Rebecca Gorman had 13 points, nine re-

TF South 45, Lemont 39:

Paige Terrazas and Shannon O’Donnell scored 11 and 10 points, respectively.

GIRLS BOWLING

Lincoln-Way West 1,667, Lincoln-Way North 1,620: Haley Jablonski rolled a 203 for the Warriors (9-3, 7-3).

MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD

Lewis takes third: Lewis’ Isaac Jean-Paul helped the No. 16 Flyers to a third-place showing at the NAIA vs.

NCAA Challenge, winning high jump with a 2.16 meter (7 feet, 1 inch), currently the best high jump in the country. Adam Barr picked up another win and NCAA Provisional mark in the weight throw (18.94 meters; 62 feet, 1½ inches) and Shawn Milhauser captured the 800-meter run title (1:57.82). St. Francis took fifth.

WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD

Lewis wins tourney: The Flyers won seven events to take home the NAIA vs.

NCAA Challenge title. St. Francis took fifth.

Lewis’ Amber Cook won the triple jump (11.88 meters; 38 feet, 11¾ inches); Rebecca Priesler (Romeoville) won the pole vault (3.80 meters; 12 feet 5½ inches); Jackie Marchildon won the long jump (5.45 meters; 17 feet, 10½ inches); Amy Polhemus won the 400-meter dash (58.67); Chantel Stennis (Bolingbrook) won the 200-meter dash (25.14); Stephanie Nielsen won the 800-meter run (2:20.29).

Stennis ran a leg of the winning Distance Medley Relay (11:58.45) along with Kristen Bonsor, Amanda Farrough and Zoe Mead.

That time is currently the best in the country.

MINOOKA – In the past few games, the Minooka girls basketball team had to use a run late in the second quarter or early in the third to either break open a tight game or take the lead.

On Friday night against Southwest Prairie Conference rival Plainfield North, the Indians didn’t wait nearly as long.

Plainfield North took a 4-2 lead in the early going, but that lead proved to be shortlived. Minooka (16-5, 7-2) proceeded to score the next 16 points and take an 18-4 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The Indians cruised after that and finished with a 55-42 victory.

“We talked before the game about getting off to a good start,” Minooka coach Ray Liberatore said. “We were able to do that and get a nice cushion. After that, you can play them even and get the win.

“I have to hand it to Plainfield North. They made a nice little run at us in the fourth quarter to get it down to 11 points, but our girls responded and got it back to 19.”

The Minooka offense was working well, as most of the shots the Indians took came from near the basket. Sydney Arlis led the way with 21 points, while Kelly Carnagio scored 11, Alexis Pease had eight and Brooklyn Bachmann seven.

“This team is very balanced,” Liberatore said. “Sydney has been our most consistent scorer, but the rest rotate on a night-to-night basis. We had a game earlier this week where Sydney didn’t have a basket, but she had eight assists. That’s the type of team this is. The girls are very unselfish, and they are very good at spotting the open person

“I’ve been coaching here a long time, and Syd [Arlis] is the best defender I have ever coached.”

Ray Liberatore Minooka girls basketball coach

and getting them the ball.”

But it was the defense that caught Liberatore’s eye – particularly that of Arlis, who held North’s Jordan Heberg to seven points.

“I don’t know how many [Heberg] was averaging coming in, but I think it was about 15 a game,” Liberatore said.

“Syd Arlis just shut her down.

I’ve been coaching here a long time, and Syd is the best defender I have ever coached.

She takes it as a personal challenge when we put her on the other team’s best scorer. She is such a competitor.”

Arlis scored four points in the 16-0 first-quarter run, then scored seven points in the second quarter as the Indians built a 35-17 advantage at intermission. She then went 3 for 3 from the field in the third quarter, helping Minooka to a 45-31 lead after three.

North opened the fourth quarter with a 3-pointer by Kelsey Paetschow to close the gap to 45-34 before Minooka scored the next eight points to open up a 53-34 advantage before both teams emptied their benches.

“Our girls are young,” North coach Reggie Lemon said. “We start three freshmen, a sophomore and a junior. We are getting better, but we need to get some wins. Minooka is a very experienced team, and this is a hard place to win.”

Mariah Collins led the Tigers (6-11, 4-6) with eight points, while Heberg, Amaya Johns and Dana O’Boye each scored seven.

• Sunday, January 25, 2015

LORETTO, Pa. – After sweeping Saint Francis (Pennsylvania), No. 2 Lewis men’s volleyball earned a 3-1 (25-18, 18-25, 25-22, 25-20) victory at No. 15 Penn State on Saturday.

The win is Lewis coach Dan Friend’s first at Penn State since taking over the Lewis program in 2005.

Eric Fitterer recorded a double-double with 13 kills and 11 digs, while adding five blocks. Geoff Powell was a dig short of a double-double of his own after pitching in 14 kills and nine digs with two aces. Greg Petty led the Lewis offense with 18 kills. They helped the Flyers (6-1) out-hit the Nittany Lions .380 to .303.

“Winning here (at Penn State) is another first for this group that’s already done a lot,” Friend said.

“The best thing is everyone on this team is hungry and wants to get better. That type of fight is critical.”

“Winning here (at Penn State) is another first for this group that’s already done a lot.”

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: SOUTHERN INDIANA 64, LEWIS 60

Southern Indiana rallies to beat Lewis SUBMITTED REPORT EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Southern Indiana reserve sophomore guard Bobo Drummond scored 15 of his game-high 21 points in the second half to help the host Screaming Eagles rally from an 11-point deficit and claim the 64-60 Great Lakes Valley Conference win over Lewis on Saturday afternoon.

Drummond went 5 for 10 from 3-point range, including three 3-pointers in the second

half, to lead the Screaming Eagles (12-5, 5-4), while fellow guard Gavin Schumann picked up 12 points.

“We just didn’t execute very well, and USI made some shots,” Lewis coach Scott Trost said. “It seems like when we face a little adversity, we panic and don’t execute, but I thought (Southern Indiana) played a good second half.”

Max Strus topped the Flyers (12-6, 4-5) with 13 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Ryan Jackson added 12 points, six assists and five rebounds, while Gabe Williams chipped in 11 points off of the bench.

Both Jackson and Williams converted three 3-pointers.

The Flyers held their biggest lead, 39-26, at the 17:26 mark of the second half. The Screaming Eagles responded with a 28-15 run, led by 13 points and three 3-pointers from Drummond, over the next 14 minutes to take their first lead, 56-54, with 3:53 left.

AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP

No. 24 St. Francis men get past Saint Xavier SUBMITTED REPORTS JOLIET – Sophomore Jo Jo Ballestero came off the bench to score a gamehigh 22 points as the No. 24-ranked University of St. Francis men’s basketball team defeated Saint Xavier University, 79-70, in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference play Saturday night at USF’s Sullivan Center.

With its fifth straight victory overall, St. Francis (17-5, 11-0 CCAC) remained undefeated in conference action. The Saints also won for the eighth time in as many home games this year and for the 12th consecutive occasion dating back to last season.

St. Francis never trailed in the contest. USF opened up an 18-6 advantage nine minutes into the game and maintained a single-digit edge for the final nine minutes of the period as it took a 37-33 lead at the intermission.

Junior Edvinas Presniakovas’ (Plainfield South) layup with 7:38 left in the game gave the Saints their largest lead of the night, 6650. Saint Xavier (13-8, 7-4) pulled to within five points,

68-63, on a Stanley Moore basket at the 2:28 mark, but St. Francis sealed the win on a pair of free throws from junior Breshion Tucker (Joliet Catholic) and a layup from junior Ilya Ilyayev in the game’s final 30 seconds.

Ballestero was 6 of 8 from 3-point range en route to his 22-point performance.

Ilyayev added 18 points to go along with a game-high eight rebounds. Junior Jens Kennedy (Dwight) contributed 11 points, while sophomore Jake Raspopovich handed out nine assists.

Jack Krieger paced the Cougars with 19 points.

Moore and Quinn Niego added 15 and 10 points, respectively.

Both teams shot better than 50 percent from the field, as the Saints shot 56 percent and the Cougars 51.

USF was 8 of 14 from 3-point range (57 percent), while Saint Xavier was 5 of 15 (33 percent).

Saint Xavier (19-2, 100) grabbed a 42-37 halftime lead and led, 76-62, with less than seven minutes remaining before USF (10-13, 6-4) mounted a comeback that saw it pull to within 82-79 with 1:39 left on a 3-pointer

by NAIA DII scoring leader Katie Gonnering.

The Saints had five players in double figures, with Gonnering leading the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds – which gave her 11th double-double of the season.

Kaitlyn Ray added 14 points, Alexis Brown came off the bench to supply 13 points, Christina Ekhomu had 11 points, and Kamari Jordan contributed 10 points.

Morgan Stuut tossed in 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead SXU, which shot 55.7 percent from the floor while St. Francis only shot 38.2 percent.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

4-2) dropped the N4C road game after going nearly 14 minutes without a field goal.

Le’Royia Campbell had 14 points, six rebounds and five steals, and Bernasia Fox added nine points and eight rebounds.

Saint Xavier 87, St. Francis

79: The Saints had won two

straight and six of seven but saw those streaks halted against the No. 4 Cougars in a CCAC game at Sullivan Center.

Madison College 75, JJC 53: The Lady Wolves (15-7,

Lewis never caught up.

The Flyers did not get to the free throw line often but went only 1 for 8 with all seven misses coming in the second half.

The loss ended a heartbreaking road trip for Lewis, which led No 7-ranked Bellarmine on Thursday night by seven points with under eight minutes remaining, only to drop a hard-fought 82-79 decision in overtime.

Bellarmine’s 42-22 rebounding advantage was huge. How-

ever, the Flyers did force 20 turnovers and scored 22 points off those turnovers.

Jackson finished with a game-high 19 points, including 9 of 10 free throws. Jeff Jarosz added 15 points and a team-best four assists. Strus hit three 3-pointers and scored 13 points.

“Bellarmine made one more play than we did,” Trost said.

“I’m really proud of our players, because this was a great college basketball game.”

ILLINOIS COLLEGE ROUNDUP

Hollins helps Minnesota push past Illinois, 79-71 The ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS – Andre Hollins helped Minnesota pull away with 17 of his 28 points in the second half, fueling a 79-71 victory Saturday over Illinois.

Hollins finished 10 for 15 from the field, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and grabbed five rebounds for the Golden Gophers (13-8, 2-6 Big Ten). Carlos Morris had 13 of his 16 points in the first half, Mo Walker chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds and Nate Mason added 10 points and six assists.

Hollins has 80 points in his last three games, an average of 26.7 points per contest.

Malcolm Hill and Kendrick Nunn each scored 18 points for the depleted Fighting Illini (138, 3-5), who played their third game in the last seven days.

Jaylon Tate added 11 points and nine assists, but the Illini ran out of steam down the stretch with a rotation that’s only seven deep right now.

This was only the third loss by the Illini in their last 14 visits to Williams Arena since 2000.

Gophers coach Richard Pitino put senior DeAndre Mathieu back in the starting lineup at point guard, returning the freshman Mason to a reserve role, but for Hollins

his backcourt partner didn’t matter. After a slump that stretched five games into Big Ten play, Hollins has rediscovered his confidence and his rhythm with the outside shot the Gophers need to be competitive for the rest of the conference schedule.

Davis, Bluiett lead Xavier past DePaul

CINCINNATI – Myles Davis scored 25 points and Trevon Bluiett 21, both career highs, and Xavier rallied in the second half for an 89-76 victory over DePaul on Saturday.

Matt Stainbrook was 7 for 7 in adding 17 points for the Musketeers (13-7, 4-4 Big East), who were down eight points at halftime.

The Musketeers hit 17 of 26 attempts in shooting 65.4 percent in the second half, 57.4 for the game. They made only 3 of 17 3-pointers but dominated inside with a 5224 scoring advantage. Xavier only had five turnovers and made nine steals, five by Dee Davis, in picking up 17 points off 14 turnovers by the Blue Demons.

DePaul (11-10, 5-3) shot 63.3 percent in the first half when it made 11 of 19 3-pointers, but plummeted to 30 percent in the second half and just 2 of 13 from the arc. Tommy Hamilton scored 15 points.

PASSING OF A CUBS LEGEND

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

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GA 104 111 108 117 137 151 137

Pts 68 56 55 53 52 37 33

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GA 124 132 114 125 126 156 158

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GA 127 119 106 121 122 128 150 167

GF 151 138 134 137 130 113 107 98

GA 129 117 106 120 146 142 134 120

Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s Results No games scheduled Sunday’s Game All-Star Game at Columbus, Ohio, 4 p.m.

Monday’s Games No games scheduled

Another small green sign read “Say ‘Holy Cow’ to Harry and Ron for us,” referring to broadcaster Harry Caray’s famous saying and Ron Santo, another former Cubs player and broadcaster who passed away in 2010.

Linda O’Brien, 54, a pharmacy tech from nearby Oak Lawn, said she met Banks a couple times.

“He was just so nice,” she said. “The one time when I got his autograph at the Cubs convention, he was making ev-

erybody do exercises in line. I thought that was pretty funny.”

The Cubs certainly will spend the upcoming season honoring Banks, right from the start. The 2015 major league opener is at Wrigley Field, a Sunday night game April 5 against St. Louis.

In a statement, Obama and first lady Michelle Obama expressed their condolences “to the family of Ernie Banks, and to every Chicagoan and baseball fan who loved him.”

The president said Banks became known as much for his optimism and love of the game as his home runs and back-toback National League MVPs. “And in 2013, it was my honor to present Ernie with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.”

Hall of Fame umpire Doug Harvey said Banks was equally positive around umps. Banks,

in fact, was never ejected from a game.

“He wasn’t a griper. Never complained about a strike or an out or a call,” Harvey told The Associated Press. “Some guys would turn their heads after a pitch and look at you like you were nuts. Not Ernie.

It was always, ‘Isn’t this a great day to be alive and playing baseball?’”

Banks was playing for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues when the Cubs discovered him in 1953 and purchased his contract for $10,000. He made his major league debut at shortstop on Sept. 17 that year – he was the Cubs’ first black player – and three days later hit his first home run.

One of Banks’ biggest influences was Buck O’Neil, a former player and manager in the Negro Leagues who had a hand in the slugger joining the Cubs. O’Neil, who died in 2006, helped prepare Banks for the racism that some of the first black players encountered in the majors.

“They all seemed to have that innate ability to not allow those experiences to harden their hearts, and an uncanny ability to love universally,” said Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. “And Ernie got that. I think he got a lot of that from Buck O’Neil.”

Banks was a perennial AllStar but never reached the postseason and retired in 1971.

The Cubs finished below .500 in all but six of his seasons and remain without a pennant since 1945.

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By JAY COHEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – To Cubs fans, Ernie Banks was sunshine that cut through decades of darkness. To baseball players, he was the spirit of the game.

His teammates loved him, and his list of admirers included President Barack Obama to Pearl Jam to athletes from all over the sports world.

And they all got the same person, all the time.

“Ernie was exactly what you saw,” said Don Kessinger, a shortstop who played with Banks in the 1960s. “He was a great ballplayer, a great teammate and a great friend.”

What everyone saw included 512 home runs during a 19year career that put him in the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. But perhaps more importantly, what everyone appreciated was “Mr. Cub,” an always-positive attitude that sparked a steady stream of tributes after Banks’ death Friday night at age 83.

“I know he was Mr. Cub, but he was really Mr. Baseball,” White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf said Saturday. “He was really a great, great ambassador for the game.”

A makeshift memorial outside Wrigley Field on Saturday included flowers, an Ernie Banks bobblehead and pictures of the slugger with fans.

A No. 14 jersey was draped over one part of a small fence with the inscription “Let’s play two” – the iconic saying he was known for – and then “Not without you” written under his trademark line.

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Noah Delfosse, 11, of Arlington Heights looks over a makeshift memorial Saturday outside Wrigley Field in remembrance of Cubs baseball legend Ernie Banks, who died Friday night at the age of 83.

LEFT: Ernie Banks in March 2014; RIGHT: Banks in 1970

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Southwest Division W L Pct GB 31 12 .721 — 30 14 .682 1½ 30 14 .682 1½ 28 17 .622 4 22 21 .512 9 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 31 13 .705 — Oklahoma City 22 21 .512 8½ Denver 18 25 .419 12½ Utah 16 28 .364 15 Minnesota 7 35 .167 23 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 35 6 .854 — L.A. Clippers 29 14 .674 7 Phoenix 26 19 .578 11 Sacramento 16 27 .372 20 L.A. Lakers 12 32 .273 24½ Saturday’s Results Charlotte 76, New York 71 Milwaukee 101, Detroit 86 Memphis 101, Philadelphia 83 Utah 108, Brooklyn 73 Washington at Portland (n) Sunday’s Games Miami at Bulls, noon Oklahoma City at Cleveland, 2:30 p.m.

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Dallas at New Orleans, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 5 p.m.

Indiana at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Boston at Golden State, 7 p.m.

Washington at Denver, 7 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Portland at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Sacramento at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Orlando at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Boston at Utah, 8 p.m.

Denver at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

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Autistic Frankfort man makes and sells art through Chicago nonprofit

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RANKFORT – When Matt Bianchi was in first grade, he’d get into trouble for drawing in class – until his mother, Annette, noticed something about her autistic son.

“He was much calmer and paid attention much more if he was allowed to sketch,” Annette said.

Today, Matt, 22, is earning a small income from his art, thanks to Project Onward in Chicago, a nonprofit studio and gallery for 55 adult artists with mental and developmental disabilities, said Rob Lentz, executive director.

“In addition to the nuts and bolts of making art, we provide support and guidance to the artists and outlets for them to exhibit and sell their work,” Lentz said, “with an eye toward professional development and the idea of building careers in art.”

Matt explained it more simply: To the Frankfort resident, Project Onward is a place where artists like himself produce masterpieces. Making art makes him happy, he said, and working with other artists also makes him happy.

“It’s my very own place in the circle of life,” Matt said.

“I was born to be an artist. It [Project Onward] is the only place for me to be.”

Matt might not be uttering these words if Annette had not advocated for her son.

Soon after his diagnosis – and Matt’s autism was apparent by six months – Annette was seeking out home and schoolbased early intervention therapy at a time when society had less awareness of autism spectrum disorders.

“I think a lot of parents had a ‘wait and see’ approach.

I could not wait for that to happen,” Annette said. “Matt

Know more For information on Project Onward, visit projectonward.org.

of the artwork, the fact there is a market for it and that people are actually interested in buying it.”

One reason Lentz feels Matt’s work sells is because he creates art with childlike themes – Matt especially likes Disney stories and children’s literature – that also is fresh and unselfconscious, and harkens customers back to more innocent times in their lives.

“He’s very much plugged into childhood and he seems to connect with the stories and the characters. It’s very immediate for him,” Lentz said. “Because he isn’t Photos by Lathan Goumas – lgoumas@shawmedia.com formally trained, he doesn’t Matt Bianchi draws in his room Wednesday at his Frankfort residence. The 22-year-old Bianchi is autistic worry about, ‘Am I doing this and is an artist at Project Onward in Chicago. correctly?’ He just does it. He has an instinctive sense.” pational therapy.” perfect niche for him. Matt Last fall, hoping to broadAs Matt’s artistic abilities was accepted in 2013 and became obvious, Annette now spends two to three days en Matt’s artistic opportunities, Annette enrolled Matt in found outlets for him to a week there and has sold develop and showcase them. about 15 pieces, Annette said. New Lenox Woodworking, a program of Trinity Services For instance in 2002, and She feels the studio is a real in New Lenox. then again in 2007, Matt was gift to him.

Although Matt said he asked to donate sketches for “He can go to work indeisn’t interested in woodworkthe silent auctions for Autism pendently; he’s accepted for ing, he does enjoy assisting Speaks fundraisers, Annette his skills; he’s got friendthe process by sanding or said. ships; and he’s grown as a attaching bolts. Anytime a Then in 2009, Matt was person,” Annette said. sketch is needed for a project, the sketch artist for the Lentz feels that’s the geMatt is happy to oblige and he Advancing Future for Adults nius of Project Onward. The shows his affection for new with Autism national town hard truth is children with friends – including program hall meeting. Matt was paid autism grow up to be adults $100 – his first paycheck as an with autism, he said. Not only coordinator Mike McCutcheon – by presenting them artist. do many specialized services with original sketches.

But for Matt, the expestop after childhood, these “Charlotte’s Web” by Matt BianMcCutcheon feels the adults often struggle to find chi of Frankfort. Bianchi said he rience was less about the woodworking class benefits meaningful employment. likes the cartoon better than the money and more about the Matt in subtler ways. He’s That’s why professional book because the composers acknowledgment. learning to build relation“This was the first time he development is a key compoof the musical score – Robert B. ships with some of the other had done something better nent of Project Onward.

Sherman and Richard M. Sherman students and he impresses than anyone else,” Annette “We want to work with – also wrote the music and lyrics people with his acute sense said, “and the first time he people who self-identify as for “Mary Poppins.” of detail on many subjects was recognized for an ability artists, who are already and the ability to repeat facts was turning 2 and then 3 and that he can be proud of.” making art and who are verbatim. then 4. You can’t go back to 3 When Annette learned committed to the creative “He’s just an amazing and say, ‘If only we had done about Project Onward, she process,” Lentz said. “We’re guy,” McCutcheon said. aggressive speech and occuknew the nonprofit was the very much into the quality

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Lockport High School welcomes new teachers The HERALD-NEWS LOCKPORT – Lockport Township High School District 205 proudly announces the new teaching staff for the 2014-15 school year.

Doug Chesna has joined the special education department. Since 2011, Chesna has served as a special populations paraprofessional and task force member at LTHS. Chesna earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa and a Master of Arts in teaching from Chicago State University.

Regan Cronholm joins the college and career applications department. She recently earned a Bachelor of Science in career and technical education from Eastern Illinois University.

Christopher Davis also joins the college and career applications department. Since 2000, Davis has taught at Lin-

coln-Way and Minooka high schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in educational administration from Governors State University.

Cory Dillard is now a member of the physical education department.

Formerly, Dillard taught at Peotone High School after earning a Bachelor of Science in education from Northern Illinois University.

Jason Frieri also joins the physical education department. Since 2011, Frieri has taught at CICS Avalon and Miles Davis Magnet Academy in Chicago.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in education at Illinois State University.

Dan Kelly is a new member of the special education department.

Since 2006, Kelly has taught at Romeoville High School. He

has a Bachelor of Arts in history from Lewis University; a Master of Arts in special education from Lewis University; and a Master of Education candidate, school counselor at Lamar University.

Brittany Kohnke joins the physical education department after teaching PE since 2009 at Homer Junior High School.

Kohnke earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in physical education from Chicago State University.

The English department welcomes Mary Koleno, who has taught English at Thornton High School since 2010. Koleno has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in secondary language from Loyola University and a Master of Arts in reading from Olivet University.

Gina Mollo joins the world

languages department after teaching Spanish at Oak Lawn Middle School since 2012. Mollo earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish secondary education from Elmhurst College.

Lauren Sanders joins the science department after serving as a long-term substitute at Wheaton North High School.

Sanders earned a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of Illinois and a Master of Arts in teaching from National Louis University.

The English department also welcomes Derek Sanderson, who taught at CreteMonee High School since 2011.

Sanderson earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and secondary education from Augustana College.

Dan Starkey has joined the East Campus Deans Office after teaching kinetic wellness at New Trier Township High

School since 2010. Starkey has a Bachelor of Science in education from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in educational administration from Aurora University.

The special education department welcomes Michael Schuetz, who has served LTHS as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher since 2012.

Schuetz has a Bachelor of Science in computer management from Eastern Illinois University; a Master of Science in business administration from Keller School of Management; and an endorsement in special education from Trinity College.

Chelsey Wajchert joins the mathematics department after serving LTHS as a long-term substitute and tutor.

Wajchert has a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Northern Illinois University.

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Fourth-grade students enjoy the presentation by the Frankfort Fire Protection District. Students at Arbury Hills School in Mokena participated in a fire prevention assembly to kick-off Fire Safety Month. On Oct. 1, the Frankfort Fire Department visited Arbury Hills School to talk to the students about Fire Safety Prevention. Two firefighters talked to fourth graders about the importance fire drills at home.

JOLIET – New technology for the Steelmen and Tiger Student News Networks came with training sessions from renowned veteran BBC Broadcasting Specialist Brian Sterling-Vete.

Steelmen News Network and Tiger News Network are student-run broadcasting programs that allow students deliver school news and announcements to the student body. The new supplies for each school included video cameras, 24 in ultra sharp monitors for previewing and

working on video content, microphones, green screens and other essential equipment.

Sterling-Vete provided hands-on training to Joliet Township High School students and participated in mock broadcasts to test the new state-of-the art equipment.

Training and implementation support is provided by the COTG company to clients buying new technology, but the students were not expecting to learn from an award-winning industry professional of Sterling-Vete’s status.

Sterling-Vete has appeared on the BBC, ITV in the UK and internationally on Alpha TV in Greece, RTL TV Germany and Holland. He has won the Royal Television Society Awards and Creative Excellence Award four years in a row.

Sterling-Vete also is an English author, Guinness World Record Holder, motivational speaker, film and television actor, stunt performer, martial arts expert and entrepreneur.

For information about Brian Sterling-Vete, visit briansterlingvete.com.

Frankfort students participate in apple festival FRANKFORT – Second grade students at Frankfort Square School participated in an Apple Festival on Sept. 26, which is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday. This was the culmination of a week-long study of apples, based on the book “Apples,” by Gail Gibbons.

The students visited stations to taste foods made with apples, measure and weigh apples, sample apple cider and apple juice, draw apples, read books about apples, determine if an apple’s color would make it sink or float and create a Johnny Appleseed hat. Pictured are from left to right: Ryan Shaw and Hailey Swiech; Grant Goldberg; Sarah Rehm and Samantha Thompson practice weighing apples.

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Grand Knight Shane Gordan and members of Knights of Columbus 4400 present a check for the proceeds of the annual Intellectually Disabled Drive to Kristi Hartz of Cornerstone services. The check represents the funds the Knights collected during their annual Intellectually Disabled Drive, held in September.

Lewis University student wins award lege Midwest 2014 Conference.

Day’s poster, “SISERTA: ROMEOVILLE – Lewis System for Information SecuUniversity Computer Science rity Education and Real-Time student Steven Day of Minoo- Awareness,” presented the ka recently won Second Place work he did with Ray Klump, Poster at the Consortium for professor and chair of MatheComputing Sciences in Col- matics and Computer Science,

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as part of the Undergraduate Research Experience program this summer on developing intuitive visualization tools for identifying critical cyber security threats in real time.

For information, visit www.lewisu.edu.

Lemont school buys phonemic awareness program

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Kindergarten teacher Dianna Walker uses actions with her class to ensure that her children are actively engaged in the learning process while making learning fun. Oakwood School in Lemont bought Michael Heggerty’s phonemic awareness program for their kindergarten and first-grade classrooms to fill that need. Teachers spend about 10 minutes each day doing phonemic awareness with their classrooms.

Will County employee awarded $500 scholarship

JOLIET – Tawonna Reed, 45, a code enforcement officer with the Will County Land Use Department, has been awarded a $500 scholarship from the South Suburban Building Officials Association.

Reed is pursuing a degree in applied sciences at Robert Morris University, where she has been named to the dean’s list twice.

She lives in Joliet and has worked at the County’s Land Use Department for the past 15 years.

The Land Use Department is a member of the South Suburban Building Officials Association.

The SSBOA continually provides ongoing education opportunities and CEU credit workshops for the Will County Building and Community Development personnel.

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FRANKFORT – Kindergarten through second grade students at Grand Prairie Elementary School are trying out their “green thumbs” as they work with the school’s new greenhouse and gardening project.

The project started last December with a grant for $3,000 from the South Suburban Schools Business Officers organization. The grant went toward raised beds and the greenhouse structure, which was erected over spring break.

The students planted pumpkins and sunflowers in the raised beds in the spring.

When they returned to school this fall, their “crops” had grown and were ready to be harvested.

Recently, the school was awarded three grants from Nalco Ecolab to continue work on the greenhouse project in conjunction with the Next Generation Science Standards. These standards closely align with math and language arts standards found within the new Illinois Learning Standards, also known as the Common Core State Standards.

Grand Prairie Assistant Principal Sharon Nepote and teacher Brenda Strutzenberg wrote the grant to enhance the greenhouse effectiveness.

The greenhouse and gardening project expands the classroom, reconnects students with the natural world, allows children to discover the true source of their food and teaches children the value of gardening and agricultural concepts.

The project provides the children with opportunities for authentic, hands-on learning and teachers plan for the integration of several subjects including math, science, art and social studies. Lesson plans include hands-on activities with plants to address standards by grade level.

In addition to the grants awarded from Nalco Ecolab at Grand Prairie in the amount of $4,420, the company also awarded Chelsea Intermediate School three grants for a total of $8,600 and Hickory Creek Middle School three grants for a total of $5,890.

NEW LENOX – The Lincoln-Way Central science teachers are honored students for August and October 2014 as Science Students of the Month.

Students are nominated by their teachers for various types of achievements including class participation and excellence in homework.

August winners are: Mario Rodrigues nominated by Catherine Sieber, chemistry; Sawyer Hobbs nominated by Ruby Bruozas, honors chemistry; Anna Vancina nominated

by Dr. David Baran, advanced placement physics; and Alex Coutcher nominated by Jeff Koryczan, earth science; October winners are: Charles Evans nominated by Kristen Prieto and Chris Macek, elements of biology; Jacob Phillips nominated by Christine Sieber, chemistry; Eleana Willner nominated by Jennifer Malito, honors biology; Nicole Warning nominated by Chris Macek and Jeff Koryczan, earth science; and Jackson Cler nominated by Heather Mackowiak, biology.

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The farm is at 24400 Scheer Road in Frankfort and is owned PLAINFIELD – On Tuesdays, and operated

by Mark, his wife, Feb. 3 through 24, the PlainHeidi, and their children, Kristen field Park District Silly Science and Doug. will offer a hands-on, interMark employs conservation active learning experience tillage (100 percent no-till) with for students at the Heritage a corn-soybean rotation on over Professional Center, 24023 W. 1,500 acres of cropland in both Lockport St., Plainfield.

Will County and southern Cook Children will learn about County. density, intermolecular polarity, A portion of the acreage is carbon dioxide gas, water used to grow hay for racehorsvapor and Bernoulli’s Principle es and local stables. through two experiments each All of the acres farmed have class, along with projects they conservation plans that incorcan take home. porate nutrient management, This program is for ages 6 residue and tillage managethrough 11. The cost a person is ment, and upland wildlife $125 for residents and $156 for management. nonresidents.

Mark is beginning to utilize For information, visit www. cover crops, as well. These plfdparks.org or call 815-436practices result in positive 8812. impacts to natural resources and the environment.

Frankfort family to get The dinner begins at 6:30 Farm Family Award p.m. at the Peotone Atrium in FRANKFORT – The Mark Peotone and includes a barbeYunker family of Frankfort will cue pork chop dinner catered receive the The Will South Cook by Chef’s Table. To buy tickets, Soil & Water Conservation call Kim Mitchell at 815-462District’s 2015 Conservation 3106, ext.

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Tickets will not be Farm Family Award on March 5 sold at the door. at SWCD’s Annual Recognition

Norwegian league offers scholarships, cash prizes

The Norwegian National League of Chicago is offering scholarships and cash prizes to deserving students who are of Norwegian heritage residing in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will counties.

The first scholarship for $1,000 will be awarded to a high school senior with a

minimum 3.0 GPA and who has been accepted by a college or university.

Also, a $100 cash prize will be awarded to a high school student in grades nine to 11, and a $50 cash prize will be awarded to a student in grades fifth through eighth.

Finally, a $25 cash prize will be awarded to a student in grades first through fourth.

To qualify, older students must submit an original essay

on a Norwegian topic and the students in grade first through fourth must submit an original drawing depicting a Norwegian topic. Entries must be postmarked by March 1.

For scholarship information and applications, visit the Norwegian National League website at www.nnleague.org or contact Tom Maxson at 847297-1656 or tjmax@wowway. com.

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Joliet Junior College agriculture students observe the soil on the Joliet Junior College demonstration farm. man uses leaves as his base, and then breaks them down so that they can be used with the soil. Over the past semester, Brockman has collected 27 semi loads of leaves from the Village of Shorewood to use on the farm.

This averages out to more than 20 tons a load and 540 tons total for composting. In addition to the environmental benefits, JJC receives $25 for each load of leaves. This money is used for fuel and repairs on the farm.

For information about JJC’s agriculture and horticulture department, visit www.jjc.edu/agriculture-horticulture. For information about the JJC farm, visit www.jjc.edu/ag/Pages/demo-research-farm.aspx.

Joliet students recognized for achievements The HERALD-NEWS JOLIET – The following Marycrest Early Childhood Center students who received Peace Builder Awards from Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors are Tony Contos, President Jeff Pritz, Superintendent Charles Coleman, Tonya Roberts, Deborah Ziech, Lorraine Guerrero and Vice President Gwendolyn Ulmer and Mariana Cabrera, Jonathan Vivero, Abigail Castellanos, Ethan Gonzales, Omar Chavez, Sophia Ortiz, Daniela Hernandez-Zapot, Mara Jameson and Samuel Hernandez.

In addition, the following students received Find the Gift Awards: Leonardo Avalos, Austin Cole, Esteban Garcia, Wesley Gooch, Serah Jameson, Delilah Mendez,

Hector Naranjo, Ethan Nelson, Haley Price, Mia Rojas and Sofia Talarico.

Congratulations to the Woodland Elementary students who were recognized during the District 86 Board of School Inspectors Meeting in November: • Find the Gift Awards – Joseph Bolin, Juan Cordova, Pedro Cornejo, Andrew Garcia, Rafael Garcia, Deshawn Love, Erik Palmerin, Alicia Waddell.

• Peace Builder Awards – Leilani Flickinger Osorio, Maxwell Hunter, Angela Kranz, Jair Martinez, Jesus Reyes Torres, Promise Weston.

• Positive People at Persh-

Davila, Annabelle Hall, Andrew Hester, Nathali Hurtado, Viktor Hurtado, Nicolette Juarez, Jackson Kazecki, David Lopez, Noel Lopez, Desiree Moran, Aidan Morales, Juan Munoz, Madelyn Perrault, Luis Pineda, Emmanuel Ramos, Demiyah Robinson, Thomas Slattery, Ariel Smith, LaDainian Tucker, Ashanta Weeks.

• Positive People at Pershing for the month of December – Angela Ayivor, Marco Bedolla, Natalia Bedolla, Isiah Burbridge, Anthony Contreras, Kyvell Creal, Jytzel Cordoba, Alyson Felix, Andrew Franco, Angela Guzman, James Jones, Mia May, Dev Patel, Mona Paing Elementary for the month of tel, Nidhi Patel, Za’Niyah PorNovember – Anahy Aguilera, tis, Aidan Robinson, Ka’Vion Elijah Beach, Zackary Belt, Robinson, Leo Rodriguez, Pedro Conchas, Jytzel Cordo- Fatima Velazquez, Claudia ba, Silvino Cuevas, Victoria Villaflor, Alejandra Villanue-

va, J’Karius Youngblood.

• Isaac Singleton Elementary

School Students of the Month for November – Natalie Barrera,

Leila Bell, Christopher Cadena, Diamond Coleman, Iris Garcia, Julissa Garcia, Kristina Garcia, Joanne Luevano, Isac Medina, Oyuki Montero, Alexis Rodriguez, Jovanny Sanchez, Leticia Sanchez, Xavier Serna, Zion Shoemaker, David Simental, Daniela Soto, Javin Travis.

• Isaac Singleton Elementary

School Students of the Month for December – Jalexa Luevano,

Diego Negrete, Valery Olivares, Evelyn Arroyo, Makiya Brown, Angel Chacon, Eduardo Gang, Kyle Giovengo, Antonio Guzman, Litzy Guzman, Angelina Hall, Maria Patino, Brayan Riveros, Adrian Robinson,Alicia Saldivar, Joshua Thigpen, Daniela Vasquez.

JOLIET – Joliet West High School senior Stephanie Lee has advanced as a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, providing her the opportunity to win a $20,000 scholarship.

Lee was chosen as one of nearly 2,200 semifinalists from a pool of more than 102,000 applicants from across the country Stephanie because of her outstanding lead- Lee ership, academic achievements and dedication to community service.

Lee will now complete the semifinalist candidacy materials.

Once the semifinalist applications are reviewed, 250 Regional Finalists will be chosen to continue through the selection process.

Regional finalists will then participate in interviews, either in person or via web conference, resulting in the selection of 150 Coca-Cola Scholars to receive a $20,000 scholarship.

Castillo graduates from basic training

BOLINGBROOK – U.S. Army Pvt. Nathaly Castillo has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina During the nine weeks of training, the Castillo studied the mission of the U.S. Army, as well as its history, tradition and core values, and physical fitness. She also received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

Castillo is the daughter of Fabiola Leon and Hector Castillo of Bolingbrook a 2014 graduate of Bolingbrook High School.

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JOLIET – Joliet Junior College agriculture students are preparing to be sustainable for their future careers – and a big part of that includes learning the art of composting, according to Land Laboratories Manager Stevan Brockman.

Brockman, who has worked professionally in the farming and composting industry for more than 40 years, began using composting techniques on JJC’s demonstration and research farm on its Main Campus when he first started working at the college two years ago.

Agriculture Instructor Jeff Landers brings his students to the field each semester to observe the composting techniques Brockman puts into action.

As Brockman creates the compost and tends to the plants, he works on different sections of the farm in different stages so that the classes can observe it all at one time – from the beginning, when the compost has just started to break down, to when the plants are in full bloom. Students also take soil samplings to further study the process.

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GREAT TEACHER WINNERS On Jan. 28, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry will honor 21 outstanding Joliet area elementary, intermediate and secondary teachers with a banquet at the Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom at 15 S. Richards St., Joliet.

Teachers also will receive gifts donated by chamber member businesses. The program began in 2008 to recognize teachers in districts represented in the chamber’s education committee.

“We feel this is one of the premier chamber programs, with teachers getting the recognition they deserve for the hard work they do,” said Russ Slinkard, president and CEO of the Joliet Chamber.

Mary Jaworski, executive vice president of the chamber enjoys seeing how the business community “supports and honors our great teachers.”

“The support extended by chamber businesses is a great surprise,” Jaworski said, “and greatly appreciated by the teachers.”

The banquet begins with a social hour at 5 p.m. The dinner and program follows at 6 p.m.

The banquet is open to the public. Tickets are $30 each.

Reservations are required. Call the Joliet Chamber office at 815727-5371.

Forest. Alvey is married to Kelly, who also is a physical education teacher. They have two daughters – Brenna, 4, and Teagan, 1.

Alvey lives in Plainfield

at Holy Family and is currently teaching first grade. She also taught third grade at St. Joan of Arc for four years and fifth grade at Holy Family for one year, before taking a 10-year break to raise her daughters, Gracie, now 13 and Mary Kate, now 11.

Dzurney earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Illinois Benedictine College. Dzurney also has two dogs, Sandy and Liberty. Dzurney lives in Joliet.

School graduate, Lingafelter has taught at Joliet West High School for 15 years and currently teaches John Barber, Joliet West college prep High School, Joliet Algebra 2. Lingafelter’s mother, Barber teaches technology brother and two sisters also are classes and has teachers. taught at Joliet Lingafelter earned her assoWest High School ciate degree from Joliet Junior since 2009. He College, her bachelor’s degree has worked with in mathematics education from the Joliet Police Illinois State University and Department on an her master’s degree in educaIED Robot, runs an afterschool tional leadership from Aurora computer repair club and is the University. She is engaged to bass fishing coach. Barber is the Joliet Central High School math first person to attend college in Michael Fiske, Joliet teacher, Pablo Marquez. They his family.

Central High School, Joliet have two fur babies, Presley, a Barber received his general Fiske has been the director of 10-year-old Boxer and Charlie, studies at Moraine Valley Com- bands at Joliet an 8-year-old English bulldog. munity college, his bachelor’s Central High Lingafelter lives in Crest Hill. degree in technology education School since from Illinois State University and 2002. For 25 Tracy Lorenc, Rockdale his master’s degree in school years, Fiske has School, Rockdale leadership with type 75 endorse- directed high Lorenc is currently in her ment from Concordia University school bands fourth year teachChicago. His parents are Eugene in Illinois and Indiana – most re- ing fifth grade at and Lori Barber; his siblings are cently Morris High School – and Rockdale School.

Melissa Barber and Joe Barber. has been a high school band Lorenc earned John Barber lives in Joliet. director for 38 years total. her bachelor’s Fiske earned his bachelor’s degree in marRodney B. Coatney degree in music education from keting from the Sr., Joliet Central High Bradley University and his mas- University of St. Francis and her School, Joliet ter’s degree in music education master’s degree in education Coatney has worked at Joliet from Indiana University Jacobs from the University of St. FranCentral for five School of Music. Fiske and his cis. She is married to Eugene years. He has wife Nancy have three adult and is the mother of two adult taught College children. Fiske lives in Joliet. sons, Adam and Aaron. Lorenc Prep English for lives in Rockdale.

Thane Alvey, Rockdale the past five years Stephanie Kaput, School District 84, to freshman, Cathedral of St. Magdalena Maslowski, Rockdale sophomores and Raymond, Joliet Joliet West High Alvey is in his fifth year of seniors and currently teaches Kaput teaches kindergarten School, Joliet teaching in the College Prep English to the tenth at the Cathedral Maslowski has taught English Rockdale school and twelfth grade students in of St. Raymond. at Joliet West district. He is the STEM Academy. Coatney is She has taught in High school currently a physthe varsity chess coach.

Catholic schools since 2007. She ical education Coatney earned his bachelor’s for 13 years – previously taught teacher for grades degree in English and psycholsecond grade for sixth, seventh kindergarten ogy from Ohio State University seven years and and eighth grade through eighth grade, as well as and his master’s degree in kindergarten for five. literature and lanthe school’s athletic director. He educational leadership from the Kaput attended Catholic grade guage arts at St. Irene School in previously taught at Flossmoor American College of Educaand high schools in Aurora for Warrenville, where Maslowski School District 161 for two years, tion. He has been married to 12 years and graduated from revised and implemented the DuPage County School District Denia for 10 years and has two Illinois State University magna district writing curriculum. She 45 for two years and Mokena children – Rodney Jr., 5, and cum laude with honors in elealso has taught bilingual Polish School District 159 for one year. Delaney, 3. Coatney lives in mentary education. Kaput lives and ESL classes at Pope John Alvey earned his bachelor’s Crestwood. in Plainfield.

Paul Polish School in Lemont. degree in education from Illinois Maslowski earned her bachState University and his masHeather Dzurney, Holy Kathy Lingafelter, Joliet elor’s degree in English with a ter’s degree in school leadership Family School, Shorewood West High School, Joliet teaching certificate in secfrom Concordia University-River Dzurney is in her fourth year A 1995 Joliet West High ondary education from North

Central College. She earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a type 75 master’s degree in educational leadership from Concordia University. Maslowski, who emigrated from Poland when she was 7, is married to Michael.

They have two children, Patrick, 5, and Andrew, 3. Maslowski lives in Plainfield.

Daniela Matiasek, Joliet Public Schools District 86, Joliet

Matiasek has worked as a special education teacher in Joliet Public Schools District 86 since 2006. She is currently a fourth to fifth grade instructor.

Matiasek earned her bachelor’s degree in special education from University St. Francis in 2006 and her master’s degree in reading and literacy from Benedictine University.

She is married to William Jr. They have two daughters – Paige, 9, and Alyvia, 5. Matiasek lives in Lockport.

Christopher McGuffey, Joliet Central High School, Joliet

McGuffey is in his sixth year at Joliet Central High School. He is a career and technical educator in the STEM Academy. McGuffey also has run these after-school clubs: robotics [Joliet Cyborgs: FIRST Robotics team], video gaming, tech. He also runs Theatre Set Building & Design.

McGuffey earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education and technology education certification from Illinois State University and his master’s degree in school leadership, type 75 certified, from Concordia University.

He is married to Amanda.

They have a daughter – Kendall, 8 months. McGuffey lives in Channahon.

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GREAT TEACHER WINNERS Continued from page 54 Yenny Muñoz-Swaninger, Sator Sanchez Elementary School, Joliet

Jeff Riley, Joliet Central High School, Joliet

ham Elementary School for 14 years and has taught fifth grade Roderick is an ELL specialist general educafor kindergarten tion for 13 of through fourth those years. She grade at Troy previously taught four years in Shorewood Eleparochial schools, fourth grade, mentary School. second grade and then one year She has taught as a co-teacher for a special within the Troy education room in Des Plaines.

30-C School District for the past nine years, with five years’ She also was a preschool teacher for three years for Glen Ellyn additional experience.

Roderick earned her bachelor’s Park District.

Stein earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education degree in elementary education from the College of St. Francis from National Louis University and her master’s degree in English language learners from in 1987 and her master’s degree in teaching and learning degree Lewis University. Roderick is from University of St. Francis. married to Ted and they have She is married to Larry and two sons – Zak, 22, and Noah, they have two adult children – 18. She has an Old English Joshua and Julie. Stein lives in sheepdog, Allie, 10. Roderick Glen Ellyn. lives in Joliet.

Dana Schuster, Gompers Junior High School, Joliet

Oswald has taught at Jo-

Riley is a business education teacher at Joliet Central High School. It’s his fourth year for teaching marketing, accounting and computer applications for grades nine through 12. Riley previously taught technology for two years to grades kindergarten through five at Manhattan School District 114.

At Joliet Central, Riley has partnered with Chicagoland Speedway, which resulted in charitable donations and scholarships.

Riley earned his bachelor’s degree in business education from Illinois State University and is working on master’s degree in educational leadership with principal endorsement from the University of St. Francis.

Riley’s parents Tom and Joan Riley are Joliet Central graduates. He is married to Brittani – also a teacher – and lives in Joliet.

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Carrie O’Donoghue, Pershing Elementary School, Joliet

O’Donoghue has taught second grade in an inclusion classroom at Pershing Elementary School since 2011. She previously was a substitute teacher for Joliet Public Schools District 86 from 2007 until 2011.

O’Donoghue earned her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology from Eastern Illinois University and her master’s degree in education from Concordia University in Chicago. She is married to Vince. They have five children – Nick, 19, Jake, 17, Molly, 13, and twins, Emily and Grace, 12. O’Donoghue lives in Manhattan.

Paul Oswald, Joliet West High School, Joliet

Schuster teaches life skills at Gompers Junior High School. She previously taught for the Plainfield School District and worked in the student disabilities department at Joliet Junior College, while also teaching there.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in special education from Northern Illinois University and her master’s degree in curriculum and leadership at Lewis University. She is currently enrolled at Ball State University, where she is completing her certificate in autism and certificate in applied behavior analysis. Schuster is married to Burke and they have two children – Keegan and Kaelyn.

Schuster lives in Joliet.

Diane Stein, Cunningham Elementary School, Joliet Stein has taught at Cunning-

Jennifer M. Szynal, Joliet Catholic Academy, Joliet

Szynal is a band and music teacher and drama club director at Joliet Catholic Academy. She has nine years of experience teaching music and band, two years teaching theater arts, six years as a drama club director, 15 years as a private music instructor and nine years as a freelance musician.

Szynal earned her bachelor’s degree in music education from Illinois State University. Her extended family supports her programs by volunteering time and expertise. She lives in Burr Ridge.

Jennifer Vinikour, Gompers Junior High School, Joliet

Vinikour has worked at Gompers Junior High School for the past five years as school librarian. She also currently works

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in the circulation department at the College of DuPage library and as a children’s librarian at Lisle Public Library. Vinikour was an elementary school librarian in the Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201.

Vinikour attended Southern Illinois University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in management and a minor in marketing with a concentration on small business management.

She also has a library technical assistant degree through the College of DuPage and a master’s degree in library science from Dominican University with an additional certificate for school librarian. Vinikour lives in Downers Grover.

Kate Walker, Hufford Junior High School, Joliet

Walker has taught for 12 years at Hufford Junior High School in Joliet and is currently the seventh grade accelerated teacher. She previously taught language arts and social studies for sixth and seventh grade students at Hufford. Walker also taught fourth grade at Johnson Elementary School and English in Tokyo, Japan. She also was a delinquency counselor in Chicago. Walker has lived in Japan, France and England.

Walker earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice science from Illinois State University and her master’s degree in the art of teaching elementary and middle school from MAT National-Louis University. Walker also is endorsed in social students and language arts. She is married to John and has two adult children – son Myk and daughter Lyz.

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Munoz-Swaninger, who emigrated from Cali, Columbia at age 7, has taught for more than eight years at Sator Sanchez Elementary and currently teaches second grade bilingual.

Muñoz-Swaninger graduated from Triton College, Northeastern Illinois University and Lewis University. She majored in education and received endorsements in ESL and bilingual education. She is married to Brian and has two children – son Jose Andres and daughter Yenny Airiana. Muñoz-Swaninger lives in Plainfield.

Arlene Roderick, Troy Shorewood Elementary School, Shorewood

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liet West High School as a social studies teachers and the past two years as both a teacher and instructional coach.

His official position is social studies instructional coach and AP European History teacher.

Oswald earned his bachelor’s degree in history with a secondary education certificate from the University of St. Francis in Joliet and his master’s degree in educational leadership with a type 75 endorsement from Governors State University. He is married to Lisa Oswald and has three children – Sophia, 8, Adam, 6, and Alexander, 2. Oswald lives in Shorewood.

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Christmas competition bid and lead answers

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Now for the answers to the bidding and opening-lead questions in my Christmas Competition.

3. Look at only the South hand.

After opening one spade, what would you rebid after partner responds (a) one no-trump? Three spades, game-invitational (but there is a case for four spades, hoping to buy a good dummy). (b) two clubs? Three hearts splinter bid, or, if you do not use that gadget, four clubs, which is forcing.

You hope partner can control-bid (cuebid) four diamonds. (c) two diamonds? Three spades (or three clubs). (d) three spades (game-invitational limit raise)? Four clubs, control-bid. (e) four clubs, a splinter bid showing at least four-card spade support and game-going values with a singleton or void in clubs? Four hearts, control-bid. (f) four spades? Pass (a tad cautious) or five clubs (control-bid) or six spades (throwing caution to the wind).

4. Look at only the West hand.

What would you respond after partner opens (a) one diamond? One heart (but there is a case for raising diamonds to try to make it harder for the opponents to bid spades). (b) one heart? Four hearts (a weak freak) -- sock it to ‘em. (c) three hearts? Anything but pass! I like four no-trump, Blackwood.

I guess my second choice would be six hearts.

5. Look at only the East hand.

North opens one no-trump, and South raises to three no-trump. What would you lead? Heart six, second-highest from a weak suit when the top two cards are not touching.

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff Rarely, a portion of the bowel twists tightly around a band of adhesions. This cuts off the normal blood supply to the twisted bowel, causing “strangulation.� That section of bowel begins to die. When this emergency happens, immediate abdominal surgery is required to remove the adhesions and restore blood flow to the bowel.

During surgery, a surgeon removes as much as possible of the scar tissue causing the blockage. In performing the surgery, the surgeon often spots other adhesions besides the ones causing the blockage. The patient is already under anesthesia and the abdomen has been opened. Therefore, other adhesions also are removed to prevent them from causing trouble in the future. (I’ve put an illustration of surgery to remove adhesions on my website, AskDoctorK. com.)

So surgery is both a cause of, and a treatment for, abdominal adhesions.

When surgery is done to remove an intestinal obstruction caused by adhesions, the surgery can cause adhesions to form again and create a new obstruction. Laparoscopic surgery, in which several small incisions are made instead of one large incision, can reduce the risk of abdominal adhesions.

So the surgeon’s decision on whether to perform surgery can be a complicated one. When adhesions are causing strangulation, however, it’s not complicated: Surgery is not only necessary, but often lifesaving.

• Contact Doctor K at Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

Changelings • By Joe Krozel

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Dear Doctor K: I had abdominal surgery last year. Soon after, I started experiencing severe pain and swelling in my abdomen. It turns out I have abdominal adhesions.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never heard of them.

What are they, and how are they treated?

Dear Reader: Abdominal adhesions are bands of fibrous scar tissue. They can cause organs that are normally not connected to stick to one another or to the wall of the abdomen.

Abdominal adhesions most commonly develop after abdominal surgery.

Less often, adhesions form in people who develop an infection or other type of inflammation in the abdomen.

In most patients, adhesions do not cause any symptoms. In a small number of people, however, they do. Some people appear to inherit genes that make them more likely to form adhesions.

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These include dry skin, dry mouth and tongue, severe thirst, infrequent urination, fast heart rate and low blood pressure.

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

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Dear Hurt: You appear to be a loving grandparent.

Sometimes people say things without weighing the effect it will have on the person they’re talking to.

What your daughter said may have been honest, but it was extremely insensitive in light of the time, effort and love that went into that gift.

Your daughter appears to be more fixated on appearances rather than what’s really important in life.

What is sad to me is that she may pass along her skewed sense of values to your granddaughter.

Dear Abby: I joined a week-

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips ly prayer group with women from my church. As a young mom, I appreciate having the opportunity to get out of the house and socialize with other adults, and all the women are nice.

We use an online sign-up to schedule who will host each week. The trouble is, all of the other members have much larger, nicer homes than mine. There’s always space for everyone to sit, and a basement for all the kids to play in while we’re occupied. I’d love to host, but I’m afraid having all those people in my house would be an embarrassment.

No one has asked why I haven’t hosted yet, but I’m getting worried about what to say if someone does. Should I just say I don’t have the space? I feel it’s rude of me to not take a turn. – Tiny House Dweller

in Kansas

Dear T.D.H.: Not being able to accommodate a large group is nothing to be embarrassed about. It’s a fact of life for many people. If you are asked about why you haven’t hosted, tell the truth.

Offer to host the gathering at the church – or outside when the weather permits.

If that doesn’t work, volunteer to bring food to some of the events so you’ll feel like you’re contributing your share and no one will feel you are ducking a responsibility.

• Write Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

• Sunday, January 25, 2015

Dear Abby: My 7-year-old granddaughter, “Kelly,” wanted a dollhouse for Christmas. I had a friend build a basic frame, shingled roof, chimney and shutters, then I decorated it.

I did everything by hand.

I wallpapered each room, made little rugs and crocheted lace curtains. There were even little window shades. Kelly’s room was a perfect princess bedroom.

It took weeks, but I loved working on it.

The family came for five days over the holidays.

Kelly loved her dollhouse and played with it every day. When it came time to leave, my daughter told Kelly she couldn’t take it with her. She had to leave it at Grandma’s “so she would have something to play with when she came to visit.”

Kelly was heartbroken. So was I. Then my daughter told me (in private) the dollhouse was “too amateurish,” which was why she didn’t want it in her home.

I think about it all the time and don’t know how to get past it. Any advice? – Hurt

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Mom says dollhouse built 59 with love isn’t up to code

Beetle Bailey

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HOROSCOPE TODAY – Your financial situation will take an upward turn if you find inventive ways to bring in more cash. You may think you are ready to move forward, but someone is likely to call your bluff, so ensure that your information is complete before you make a move.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Establish what you want to do and position yourself accordingly. Ask questions and talk to people who can offer facts and positively influence your path.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Be sincere about your needs and wants. Trouble will result if you don’t stick to the truth. Gather all the details before you put an offer on the table.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You will entice

others to join forces with you. Once you have all the facts and relevant information on hand, get whatever else you require to reach your destination.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Lighten up and don’t get rattled if someone creates a problem for you. You can easily finish any job if you stay calm and avoid overreacting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Pick your direction and get moving. An unexpected diversion will slow you down, but if you stick to your plan and trust in your ability, you will excel.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Do your best to avoid disappointment by relying on your wisdom and strength. Let others do what they

think is right, while you continue down the path best suited to your needs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – You will gain the support necessary to complete a project from an interested party. With the right ally and assistance, significant strides can be made. A last-minute change will lead to unexpected results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – You are sympathetic, but that doesn’t mean you should allow someone to curtail your freedom or plans. Respect others’ feelings, but stick to your own agenda.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – A onetime partner is likely to resurface. Your creativity will lead to travel and a romantic encounter. You will feel energized if you get out and enthusiastically

enjoy life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Travel will lead to increased knowledge. Spending time with new acquaintances will benefit you in more ways than one. You should steer clear of a tumultuous emotional situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – You will receive a unique offer out of the blue. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Make the most of any opportunity to unite with people who share your interests.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Someone from your past can offer you insight regarding your next move. A problem surrounding a friend, relative or neighbor will catch you off your guard.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday, January 25, 2015

Address: 20120 S. 88th Ave., Mokena Size: 2,709 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths Room sizes: Living room 12-by-13 feet; family room, 16-by-23; formal dining room 15-by-12; kitchen/eating area, 17by-19; laundry, 6-by-10; master bedroom, 15-by-17; bedroom, 11-by-12; bedroom, 12-by-12 Price $349,900 Tour: By appointment Directions: Take Route 45 south of I-80 to St. Francis Road, east to 88th Avenue, south Realtor: Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker Dow Realty, Inc., at (815) 730-1900, Ext. 22, or via email to tmulvey@dowcompanies.com

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TRANSACTIONS BOLINGBROOK $307,000, 791 Brompton Ln, Bolingbrook 60440-6115, 02-09-109007-0000, Manjula Rao To Maria D Gutierrez, November 1 $149,000, 1167 John Hancock Dr 47 02, Bolingbrook 60490-2144, 01-25301-027-1000, Angela Whitecotton To James Nakashian, December 10 ELWOOD $162,500, 918 Redwood Dr, Elwood 60421-6090, 11-20-104-006-0000, Lebert W Fischer To Victor E Rentas Sr, October 29 $94,900, 112 Wyndstone Dr 112, Elwood 60421-6047, 11-20-308-0170000, Fannie Mae To Helen Becker, October 17 FRANKFORT $252,000, 9152 Arbour Walk Dr, Frankfort 60423-8812, 09-22-413067-0000, Dorothy Reiter To Nancy W Pierce, July 14

JOLIET $185,000, 825 Gougar Rd, Joliet 60432-0700, 08-06-401-022-0000, Eileen Mccarthy To James Grant & Kathleen Grant, November 20 $46,000, 805 E Benton St, Joliet 60432-2532, 07-11-301-010-0000, Bayview Loan Servicing Llc To Cecilio Bedolla & Marisol Bedolla, November 6 $75,250, 920 Mosby Ct, Joliet 604319308, 06-23-203-012-0000, Hud To Yvonne Marie Garcia, May 1 $96,000, 910 N Larkin Ave, Joliet 60435-3431, 07-06-411-003-0000, Larry U Garner To Frank Saravia Ayala, March 29 $57,000, 915 Sheila Dr, Joliet 604353025, 06-01-406-022-0000, Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee To Ramon Loza & Janet Farfan, August 3 $122,000, 914 Hollyberry Dr, Joliet 60435-3236, 07-06-308-001-0000, Amanda R Herrera To Robert Copp, May 30 $41,000, 915 Jasper St, Joliet 604362017, 07-17-409-019-0000, Intercounty Judicial Sales Co To Vicenta Lopez & Monica Lopez, April 15 $162,500, 723 Homestead Pl, Joliet

60435-5107, 06-12-201-003-0000, Jones Trust To Robert A Gerdel & Denice D Gerbel, November 14 $149,000, 915 Rosary Ln, Joliet 60435-2849, 06-01-306-014-0000, Nita A Burus Estate To James Holmgren & Jayme Holmgren, April 12 $77,500, 911 Croghan Ave, Joliet 60436-2762, 07-17-420-014-0000, First Bank Of Manhattan To Jose A Soto, May 22 $113,000, 913 Vine St, Joliet 604354638, 07-04-322-017-0000, Alex R Vargas To Eric N Smith, May 30 $80,000, 918 Sheila Dr, Joliet 604353026, 06-01-407-004-0000, Bayview Loan Servicing Llc To Nicholaus J Bauer, October 28 $87,500, 920 Gael Dr, Joliet 604352906, 06-01-405-004-0000, Bayview Loan Servicing Llc To Monica Mota, November 10 $175,000, 919 Neufairfield Dr, Joliet 60432-0768, 08-06-306-076-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Robert W Olson Jr, May 19 $44,000, 919 Audrey Ave, Joliet 60436-2003, 07-17-225-018-0000, Michael O Brien To Jose Barron Rodriguez & Irma Gallardo Guzman, October 30 $130,000, 913 Croghan Ave, Joliet 60436-2762, 07-17-420-013-0000, Campbell Trust To Mark A Moon & Robyn L Moon, July 18 $138,000, 918 Mission Blvd, Joliet 60436-9715, 06-24-105-010-0000, Felipe Rueda To Rigoberto Gonzalez, August 6 $167,000, 917 Mission Blvd, Joliet 60436-9716, 06-24-104-025-0000, Edward E Tatro To Robert D Casey & Sara Godina Casey, September 11 $54,000, 917 Deephaven Dr, Joliet 60432-1412, 07-01-301-012-0000, Lucille A Senko To David S Senko Jr, February 24 $144,000, 917 Black Rd, Joliet 604355979, 07-05-424-022-0000, Cynthia Ann Kelly To Jacqueline Grubbs, September 29 $125,000, 919 Fisk Ave, Joliet 604362013, 07-17-229-027-0000, Kure Construction Inc To Veronica Jimenez, June 20 LEMONT $481,500, 13131 Ballycastle Ct, Lemont 60439-2773, 22-35-209-0110000, Inspired By Design Llc To Travis Scruggs & Tracey Scruggs, November 21

$440,000, 13142 Ballycastle Ct, Lemont 60439-2772, 22-35-209-0020000, Design Llc To James D Dunn, November 26 $439,500, 13126 Lismore Ln, Lemont 60439-2768, 22-35-209-016-0000, Inspired By Design Llc To Michael C Caruso & Becky A Cortesi, December 8 $264,500, 609 Talcott Ave, Lemont 60439-2713, 22-20-407-030-0000, Castletown Homes Inc To Christopher Frerking & Jillian Lazzarini, December 30 $465,500, 12786 Tullamore Ln, Lemont 60439-2774, 22-35-203-017-0000, Inspired By Design Llc To Luke M Khouri & Elizabeth L Khouri, December 5 $318,000, 910 Woodcrest Ln, Lemont 60439-6118, 22-28-210-020-0000, Daraska Trust To Marius Pranskunas & Doville Kandzezauskaite, April 23 LOCKPORT $163,000, 913 Read St, Lockport 60441-3760, 04-24-319-022-0000, Terence J Martinek To Constance M Spatz, June 11 $160,000, 919 Milne Dr, Lockport 60441-3768, 04-24-315-003-0000, Lawrence Trust To Dennis Draper & Dennis A Draper, March 31 $152,000, 914 Grandview Ave, Lockport 60441-3645, 04-23-420-0030000, Lina K Sims To Susan T Sperling, July 1 NEW LENOX $139,000, 915 Meadow Ridge Ln, New Lenox 60451-2446, 08-28-301014-1004, Scott Mcfadden To Kristina Krueger, October 27 $58,000, 919 Wisconsin Rd, New Lenox 60451, 08-21-408-038-0000, Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee To Robert Bluemer & Doreen Bluemer, August 1 $125,000, 919 Ogden Rd, New Lenox 60451-2235, 08-21-409-013-0000, First Bank Of Manhattan Ttee To Jessica A Grandys, April 10 $200,000, 912 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox 60451-2033, 08-23-401-0030000, Erica K Amoni To Michael Lee Brown, June 6 $134,000, 912 Winter Park Dr, New Lenox 60451-3105, 08-28-305-0141001, Walsh Trust To Sharon M Knerr & Kenneth E Bodnicki, November 14 $137,000, 915 Shagbark Rd, New Lenox 60451-3103, 08-28-305-011-1003, Bernadine P Kelso To Philip M Englert,

June 15 $290,000, 912 Armstrong Ln, New Lenox 60451-2129, 08-21-301-0100000, David W Todorovich To Jurriaan A Vandervliet & Laura A Vandervliet, May 19 ROCKDALE $161,500, 917 Otis Ave, Rockdale 60436-2423, 07-19-208-020-0000, Kimberly K Ruth Estate To Salvador Martinez & Maria Martinez, June 9 ROMEOVILLE $270,000, 749 N Misty Ridge Dr, Romeoville 60446-5803, 02-28-417-0020000, Teton Development Llc To Virad Thao Senephimmachack & Jennifer Atraje Senephimmachack, December 4 SHOREWOOD $269,000, 911 Lynwood Ct, Shorewood 60404-9174, 06-16-403-0110000, Robert A Cacic To Tammy Crowley, April 2 $298,000, 701 Heintz Dr, Shorewood 60404-6106, 06-04-409-004-0000, Edward Mittelstaedt To Robert G Englert & Robert M Englert, November 18 $234,000, 911 Wildflower Dr, Shorewood 60404-9549, 06-05-402-0020000, Ryland Group Inc To Hector A Bernardino & Sofia Bernardino, March 26 $215,000, 817 N Edgewater Ln, Shorewood 60404-9521, 06-04305-016-0000, C & C Investments Of Chicago To Larry Tate & Lois Tate, December 11 $265,000, 910 S Raven Rd, Shorewood 60404-9150, 06-16-403-0320000, Obrien Trust To Mark M Alstott & Michelle M Alstott, August 15 $257,000, 912 Bittersweet Ln, Shorewood 60404-9526, 06-05-403-0090000, Ryland Group Inc To Michael Rodriguez & Christina Rodriguez, April 30 WILMINGTON $164,000, 911 Jo Ann Dr, Wilmington 60481-1651, 17-36-403-004-0000, Va To Christopher Alberico, September 10 $146,500, 916 N Kankakee St, Wilmington 60481-1138, 17-25-102-0180000, Randall C Allen To Paul Hodolitz, June 19 $255,000, 913 Judy Dr, Wilmington 60481-1655, 17-36-404-008-0000, Lisa G Boyle To Michael Chiappetta & Pamela Chiappetta, June 14

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14827 KENNETH AVE MIDLOTHIAN - $72,000 INVESTORS MAKE AN OFFER! 4 Bedroom Cape Cod with 1.1 Baths, Full Basement and Detached 2 Car Garage. HUD Owned Home! Case #137-400572. Sold “As Is”. FHA Financing Subject To FHA Appraisal.

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Totally rehabbed 3 bedroom ranch on huge lot! Everything brand new! Beautiful gleaming hardwood floors in Living room and Kitchen with new stainless appliances! Stunning modern 1 1/2 baths with ceramic and dual sink vanity! Spacious family room with slider to patio and outside fireplace! 2 1/2 extra deep heated garage with work bench and cabinets and fresh epoxy floor!! Beautiful landscaped yard! Plainfield schools! Low taxes!!! Will be ready in February! Call today! To view interior pictures visit www.VictoriaDillon.com

A must see home! Charming 4 bedroom home with original oak flooring and woodwork, fireplace, stained glass windows and granite counter tops. The dining room has glass French doors and there is a fenced back yard.

View interior photos on the MLS. Call Nancy Freeman at 815-530-5633.

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1306 Colorado Ave, Joliet 2312 Ardaugh Ave, Crest Hill 2407 Berry St, Joliet 1012 Hamilton St, Shorewood 2110 Graystone Dr, Joliet MLS 08725989…Off Ingalls - Beautifully updated, MLS 08590397…Off Gaylord - Plainfield Schools, MLS 08773316…Off Rt.30 - Remodeled on MLS 08813802…Off Rt.59 - Fannie Mae Homepath MLS 08818668…Backs to nature preserve in Wexford hardwood flrs, fin bsmt rec rm, 3rd bedroom & bath. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood laminate flring in kit & double lot, Plainfield Schools! Hardwood flrs in all in Breckenridge. New paint, carpet & furnace! 4 Towns, Plainfield Schools. Wood laminate flrs, $129,900 Andy Domas 815-741-8338 liv rm, bsmt, $169,900. Jim Skorupa 815-693-2970 3 bedrooms, $179,900 Jim Skorupa 815-693-2970 bedrooms, $236,900 Karen Robertson 815-482-8734 2 bedrooms, $124,000 Terri Theodore 630-863-0479

418 N Reed St, Joliet 2811 Carol Dr, Joliet 412 Dixmoor St, Joliet 24640 W Manor Dr, Shorewood 22335 S Camelot Ct, Shorewood MLS 08726824…Updated bath, windows, kit w/ MLS 08772-47…Min from I-355 via Rt 6, MLS 08794710…Plainfield Schools! New carpet in MLS 08799307…Brick ranch on just under 1 acre in MLS 08819305…In wooded rolling Camelot, 2798 sq hardwood flr & wiring! 2-3 bedrooms, partly fin bsmt, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, new carpet & hardwood flr both bedrooms & liv rm, new ceramic in kit, 2 car The Manors, 3,000+ sq ft, 3 bedrooms, updated kit, fin ft, hardwood flrs thru main level, 4 bedrooms, great $152,500. Carol Bradac 815-210-3288 in kit, $219,900. Lee Hansen 815-478-3872 garage, $109,900. Lora Lausch 815-953-3132 bsmt, $574,900 John Palmer 815-741-0260 rm fpl, $399,900 Fran Hondros 815-715-1235

1727 Vantage Dr, Shorewood 802 Madiera Dr, Shorewood 21158 States Ln, Shorewood 310 Greenfield Rd, Shorewood 809 Woodbrook Ct, Shorewood MLS 08817801…In Shorewood’s Glen Del Webb, MLS 08751973…Fannie Mae Homepath home in River MLS 08612293…Over half acre in River Crossing, MLS 08701202…In Country West, new carpet in all MLS 08798312…Recently remodeled & updated 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 11x14 sun rm plus 10x12 den. Oaks, 2,198 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, hardwood flrs, part fin Minooka Schools, 3,650 sq ft, 4 bedrooms incl main 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fin lower level, $174,900 split-level, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, lower level fam rm w/ $189,900 Roger Lewis 708-214-7141 bsmt, $214,500 Karen Robertson 815-482-8734 flr master, $634,900 Judy Lorz 815-592-6726 Melissa Bell, Managing Broker 815-342-3400 fpl, $219,900. Donna Leonard 630-936-0984

26319 W Cricket Ct, Channahon 906 Casey Dr, Minooka 214 Southfield Dr, Minooka 894 Meadowbrook Rd, Elwood 1903 Ridge Moor Dr, Plainfield MLS 08742130…3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, liv & din MLS 08812169…In Grand Ridge, approx 2,600 sq ft, MLS 08748791…In Rivers Edge, 2,557 sq ft, MLS 08713057…In Meadowbrook, 16x24 great rm MLS 08802230…Fannie Mae Homepath home in rms plus lower level fam rm. Shed in fenced yard, 4 bedrooms, fam rm w/fpl, fin bsmt, prof landscaping, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1st flr den, 2 story fam rm w/fpl, w/fpl, large bedrooms, fin bsmt w/2nd bath, $139,000 Wesmere. 4 bedrooms, loft, den & part fin bsmt. $150,000 Bob LaTour 815-744-1000 X255 $285,000 Bob LaTour 815-744-1000 X255 fin bsmt, $285,000 Jannette Buckley 214-551-5249 Lee Hansen 815-478-3872 $254,900 Karen Robertson 815-482-8734

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12762 Scoter Ct, Plainfield 21728 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield 1219 Courtland Cir, Plainfield 16521 Winding Creek Rd, Plainfield 1330 Spector Rd, New Lenox MLS 08678499…Almost half acre lot in Farmstone MLS 08739104…On 2.5 acres backing to creek! MLS 08739490…Hampton Glen townhouse, Troy MLS 08815091…In Winding Creek, min from I-55! MLS 08756901…Brick & stone home on 75x180 Ridge, 3,763 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, $464,900. 3 bedrooms, 23x12 liv rm, bsmt rec rm, $200,000. & Joliet West Schools, 1,484 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2400+ sq ft, 4 bedrooms, part fin bsmt, $239,900 lot. Hardwood flrs in 24x12 liv rm & all 3 bedrooms, Judy Lorz 815-592-6726 Sara Young, managing broker 815-685-5090 $141,500 Debbie 815-260-3773 or Pat 630-479-3694 Debbie 815-260-3773 or Pat 630-479-3694 $179,900 Bob LaTour 815-744-1000 X255

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2407 Berry St…At intersection of Plainfield, Caton Farm & Gaylord Roads, follow Gaylord north to Berry west - Remodeled brick ranch on double lot (can divide), Plainfield Schools! Hardwood floors in all 3 bedrooms, 18x23 living room with fireplace, basement rec room with fireplace, 2.5 car garage with attached summer room. Asking $179,900.

Jim Skorupa greets you today or call him at 815-693-2970. View even more photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com

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1715 Vantage Dr… Spacious “Georgetown,” largest of the duplex models in Shorewood Glen Del Webb active adult community with indoor & outdoor pools, hot tub, clubhouse, fitness center, much more! Freshly painted, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 15x10 dining room, French doors open to 12x10 den, shows like a model! Call Don today at 708-567-3407 to see this lovely duplex. View multiple photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com

270 May St…Remodeled home on 100x117 lot. Freshly painted, new roof, furnace/air, more! Wood laminate floors in all 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 17x12 living room with fireplace, deck on front & back. Oversize 2.5 car garage. Close to Metra, shopping & schools! Contact Lee today at 815478-3872. Preview multiple photos at www.lee-hansen.com

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24841 S Sycamore St…Lovely home on approximately 1 acre in Noel Estates! 1,990 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living/dining combination with gas fireplace, kitchen remodeled in 2012 opens to family room, full basement, 18x20 deck. NEW since 2010 include central air, roof, all carpeting, & water heater. And for extra buyer security, a home warranty is offered! Call Erin at 815-343-7091 to see this home today! Preview multiple photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com

2312 Ardaugh Ave…Rt.30 to Gaylord to Ardaugh - Updated home near mall & I-55, Plainfield Schools. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood laminate flooring in kitchen & living room, basement with roughed-in bath, large yard. Asking $169,900 Jim greets you at the open house today or call him at 815-6932970. Preview multiple photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com

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BOX TRUCK / ROUTE DRIVER

FT, dependable Class B CDL, team player, willing to be cross trained/drive other equip. Must have exp with 9, 10, 13 speed manual trans. Core responsibility is route collection, load / unload used oil filters. CDL-A & tank exp a plus. Min 3 years verifiable driving exp. Morris based.

Call 815-416-0400 9am-5pm DRIVER

Transport One, Inc. Drivers

ALARM INSTALLER

Plainfield Alarm Co. Immediate opening for Alarm Installer.

Salary commensurate w/ exp.

Send resumes to: Fax: 815-436-1457 E-Mail: dioffice@sbcglobal.net

Local work. Hourly pay Mon-Fri 2nd shift Benefits, vacation CDL-A required Email resume to: jobs@transportonechicago.com or call 815-476-9710

FORESTRY INTERN / FULL TIME TEMP. CITY OF JOLIET

CAD - Entry level CAD in

petrochemical industry.

Requires strong AutoCAD knowledge. Long term job.

Dynamic Engineering, Joliet lkwarren@dynamic-eng-inc.com fax: 815-577-1208

DAYCARE TEACHER ~ Needed ~

Teachers needed in Joliet and Chicago. Must have a minimum of 30 college hours or higher with minimum of 6 ECE or CD hours. Must be able to manage a classroom of children ages 6wks - 6yrs old. Will train.

Please email resume to: little37stars@yahoo.com BREAKING NEWS available 24/7 at TheHerald-News.com

Applications are being accepted for a full-time temporary Forestry Intern (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Candidates should be attending a college with studies in urban forestry, horticulture or related field. Salary is $10.00 per hour/NO BENEFITS. Complete job description and application are available on the City's website: www.cityofjoliet.info or at the Human Resources office, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432.

Applications accepted until filled.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMPLOYER

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DRIVERS - OTR / CLASS A CDL Ashley Distribution Services in Romeoville, IL seeks: ! TRUCKLOAD DRIVERS (No Touch) Earning potential avg. $64,000 year ! Home Weekly ! Paid Vacation ! Full Benefit Package

Class A CDL & at least 1 year current OTR exp. Clean MVR/PSP Reports.

Call 1-800-837-2241 8AM to 4PM CST for info & app or email: jobs@ashleydistributionservices.com or www.ashleydistributionservices.com to apply under jobs.

General Labor Openings Will be packaging Candy 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift avail. $9/hr.

Holiday pay / longevity bonuses avail.

Apply by appointment only.

Ask for Isela with Elite 847-774-1615 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri E-verify Employer

LINE ATTENDANT

with valid drivers license for full time position. Apply in person at Dolphin Car Wash 3088 Hennepin Dr, Joliet

LINE COOKS WANTED for upscale Italian Restaurant.

Send resume or call bet. 11am– 4pm daily: 630-257-9124

La Dolce Vita of Lemont 107 Stephen St. Lemont, IL 60439

Manufacturing

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

We place a premium on people.

Loders Croklaan, a premier supplier of palm and specialty oils to all segments of the food & health industries, is a leading organization because of the excellence of our team members. If you feel unappreciated in your current position, then you need to put your skills to work with an organization that appreciates & rewards your hard work.

REQS: Working knowl of process network communication protocols; motors & motor control centers; conduit & wiring sizing & installation; electrical drawing, standard & codes (NEC); elec heat trace installation; elec & pneumatic instrumentation; elec switchgear; PLC programming; personal & equip safety; & preventative maint.

We offer a great comp pkg incl a salary commens w/exp & full bnfts pkg. EOE. Forward resume to HR at: Fax (815) 423-6942 Email: Alvin.B.Moore@Croklaan.com

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Cassens Transport Co looking for Outdoor Supervisor for Joliet Area.

Flexible schedule. Must have minimum 2 year degree. Full benefits.

Also additional opening Part Time Office work in Chicago Heights Contact 630-820-1600 ext 3012

PALLET REPAIR – BUILDERS JANITOR FORKLIFT DRIVER 1st & 2nd Shift positions Competitive Pay & Full Benefits APPLY IN PERSON AT: CHEP USA - IFCO SYSTEMS 710 THEODORE CT ROMEOVILLE IL 60446

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PARTS COUNTER PERSON For Heavy-Duty and MediumDuty Truck Parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Deals directly with customers at the counter, over the phone and through email to fill orders and determine their needs.

Refer to electronic parts catalogues and parts manuals to identify the correct truck parts for specific make, model and year of truck.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Excellent customer service skills.

Experience working with Electronic parts Catalogs for heavyduty parts.

Previous experience with Diesel Parts for Mack and Volvo (preferred).

JOLIET MACK an M&K Truck Centers Dealership Channahon, IL. Apply online: www.mktruckcenters.com/ careers

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Drive Maverick.

Maverick Transportation, the largest glass carrier in the transportation industry, has several openings for Class A CDL holders at their customer site/facility in Ottawa, IL.

Dedicated Glass Drivers

50 mile radius of Ottawa, IL $.46-$.49 per mile Home weekends (some home time through the week possible) 21 yrs. old, Class A CDL required Students with Class A CDL and no experience welcome

Dock Position

2 Positions Open Shifts will rotate between 1st and 2nd shift. Mon-Fri. 10:30am-6:30pm Starting pay rate is $17.50/hr $500 Paid Orientation & $550 paid securement training Spot trailers in dock doors Load, secure & tarp glass loads on flatbed, step deck & double drop trailers Lifting up to 50lbs & climbing required Active Class A CDL License No experience required, but must have stable work history

REWARD $300

Chiropractic Aide

needed for Plainfield office.

Must be dependable and energetic. Will train the right person. Permanent part-time afternoon shift.

Send resume to: PO Box 292 Plainfield, IL 60544 Fax 815/436-1335

Murphy is still missing. Please help us find him. He is a cute male neutered cat, six years old, has a crooked ear, honey beige color. Please call if you see him.

We Miss Him Terribly!

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HANDYMAN – PART TIME for Joliet rental property. Must have tools & vehicle. Daytime hours only. Call 815-726-2000

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Joliet Township High School is accepting applications for the position: PT School Bus Drivers.

Earn $14.84 per hour

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I'm Looking for my Family

LOST DOG

If a friend or neighbor has a new dog that looks like a Sheltie (similar to a small Collie), please ask about the dog-or call one of the numbers below so that we can check to be sure that the dog is not our lost Kallie. We are hoping that someone has found Kallie and does not know that the owners are so sad about her loss. A large reward is being offered for the return of this family pet.

Thank You

Apply on-line at: www.jths.org or at 3901 Olympic Blvd.

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To apply, contact Maverick's Recruiting Dept at 800-289-1100 or visit us online at: www.drivemaverick.com

Location: Joliet Area Job Type: Full time Qualifications: *Should be familiar with Quality Control in a Food Grade Warehouse environment. *Must be highly organized, with the ability to interpret and write reports and procedures. *Able to train employees in safety procedures, and to be in compliance with guidelines. *Able to update and create procedure manuals. *Can effectively communicate and answer questions from associates and customers. *Has computer skills with basic knowledge of Word and Excel.

If interested please send resume to: qualitysearch101@gmail.com

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FOUND in CARY, near Silver Lk & Crystal Lake roads, Dark Grey & White, call - 773-218-1961

Natalie 309-824-0107

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Quality Assistant

Answers to Name Kallie Knows the word treats Scared will run, don't chase, please call 309-824-0107 REWARD

Young, white, black and brown.

Found about a week ago near Prairie St., Joliet. Call to identify.

815-505-1097

OFFICE MANAGER

PART TIME Self Storage - Confident, self starter.

Experience in sales, customer service or management. Stable work history & computer experience important. 25 hours/week including alternating Saturdays.

Located in Crest Hill.

Call 630-857-0924

LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

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ALWAYS INVESTIGATE BEFORE INVESTING ANY MONEY

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CARRIERS

Looking for Carriers to deliver newspapers in the Illinois area.

Must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, An insured reliable vehicle and willing to work early morning hours.

Interested parties should call 708-342-5649 or email GCReed@tribune.com

CAT “AVATOR”

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Male, lost in the Ingalls Park area in Joliet. Black and white, has a white check mark above his nose.

Call 877-264-2527 or TheHerald-News.com

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KNUDSON AUCTION & APPRAISALS 815-725-6023 “Since 1947” DRYER - MAYTAG

Front load, $100. Washing machines comes with dryer, but needs repair. 815-705-4138 The Herald-News Classified It works.

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, JAN. 31st @ 10 am Banat Tool & Engineering Ltd.

1900 N. Austin Avenue, Suite 29E, Chicago, IL Business For Sale Including Completed Inventory, Customer Lists, Business Name, Records, Phone Number, Etc. Equipment Including: Nomura 4” Model B-100SR Table Type Horizontal Boring Mill Goodway 33”x120” Mdl GW-33120, Tos Trencin 24”x120” Mdl SN63C & Tos Trencin 17”/27”x84” Mdl SN40C Tool Room Lathes Bridgeport 2 HP E-Z Trak CNC, Clausing Kondia & Bridgeport Vertical Mills Mori Seiki 3-Axis Model MV-35/40 Vertical Machining Center Kikinda 12”x39-1/2” Type URB-1000 - A Hydraulic Surface Grinder Ichikawa 25.5” Model ICB-800 Rotary Surface Grinder Cosen 9”x10” Model AH-910JAS Horizontal, Grob 18? & Roll-In 12” Vertical Band Saws Pexto 12 Ga x 4' Shear * MR Vibratory Deburring Machine * Hardinge Model HC Chucker Yale 5,850 lb.

LPG Forklift * Jib Cranes * Large Qty of tooling & Inspection Equipment Bid Onsite or Online at www.bidspotter.com Inspection: Friday, Jan 30th 9 am-4 pm For more info visit heathindustrial.com or call us toll free at 855-88-HEATH

The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com • Sunday, January 25, 2015 • 1912 Simplex Time Clock golden oak cabinet, simplex time clock in working condition $400.

815-722-8037 9a-6p Canister Set - 4pc. Set plus candy dish & spice jars, turquoise glass embossed exterior - $75.

815-723-7260 10am-4pm Older “O” Gauge Trains Lionel & American Flyer 3 engines, 7 cars, track & 2 transformers $399.

815-521-3244 Rocking Chair - Doll Sized Wicker, made at Joliet Prison, Over 100 yrs old, $75/OBO. 815-729-0900

Graco Pack & Play Portable Playard, Like new condition, comes with carrying case - $25. 815-513-5412

H.P. Office Jet Pro 8610 print – fax - scan – copy – web brand new, never used paid $199, asking $140 815-405-1724 or 815-730-8726

JAZZY SCOOTER Brand New All Attachments Price Negotiable

815-723-9478

Elderly Handicap Lady Needs to Purchase Reasonably, Transportable Wheel Chair or Wheel Chair Please Call 815-405-7756

Vacation Bible School Kits – 2014 “Wilderness Escape” (Moses) leader manuals, DVD's. Music CD, Director manual, clip art DC etc. $75, 2013 “Athens” (Paul) leader manuals and DVD's, CD's etc. $50, Powered by: 2011 “Amazon” Expedition” leader manuals & DVD's, CD's etc.$50 2010 “Egypt” (Joseph) leader manuals, CD's, DVD's, etc. $50, 2009 “Crocodile Dock” director manual, clipart, etc. $25, 2003 “Treasures of the Nile” materials $20, 2003 “Scuba” preschool director manual $10, 2001 “Jesus to the Rescue” Directors manual, leader manuals, craft kits etc.$25 For further info call 815-723-3905 815-723-3905

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SWIVEL CHAIR must see to appreciate Newer high back, upholstered navy 1st shots, $450/obo. chair, excellent condition! $35.

815-690-5606~815-722-7637 815-725-9087

AIR TOOLS Sanborn Manufacturing Co., straightline dual piston file sander $15; air sand blaster, $10; pneumatic random orbital sander $10. 815-436-8689

EXTENSION LADDER 22' aluminum extension ladder, including rope, excellent condition $125. 773-315-1700 Extension Ladder – Sears, Wooden, 20' extends to 17', Excellent condition - $40.

815-436-8689

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JOLIET PARKVIEW ESTATES 2BR Duplexes starting at $850 per/mo and Single Family Homes Call for move in Specials!

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Pool Table, Moving must sell, solid oak pool table, all accessories included, paid $2600 asking $400 815-726-6626

Slate POOL TABLE like new comes with pool balls, sticks and stick holder $400/obo.

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14 CH 2450.

NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES.

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(Published in the Herald-News January 25, February 1, 8, 2015.

HN1632)

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CLASSIFIED 69

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOISIN PROBATE

SOUTHEAST JOLIET SANITARY DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 32 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL IN TOTAL OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 29 AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF PAYMENT AND PENALTIES AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL IN TOTAL OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 29 AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF PAYMENT AND PENALTIES WHEREAS, the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District is a Sanitary District established in accordance with Chapter 42, Section 411 et seq of the Illinois Revised Statutes now known as 70 ILCS 2805.1 et seq; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that it is necessary for the public health and welfare to establish a system of rates for such sewer service and for such water service, including water emergencies and for the collection thereof; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that the rates and collection methods as set out herein are necessary for the long term financial viability of the District and for the health and welfare of the public serviced by the District; and NOW, THEREFORE, Be and its is hereby ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District as follows: ARTICLE 1 – REPEAL OF ORDINANCE 29 Ordinance Number 29 shall be repealed in total upon enactment of this Ordinance Number 32 at the time it becomes effective under law.

ARTICLE 2 – TERMS OF PAYMENT All metered service will be billed monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly, in arrears, at the rate established by the District. Bills are due and payable on the due date shown on the bill, but not later than 15 days from date of mailing. If any charges assessed hereunder or any charge assessed under Ordinance No. 4, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 and 32 or as amended are not paid upon the due date, then there shall be mailed to the User or the party billed a notice of delinquency. Without further notice, if the bill is not paid within 5 days of the date of mailing of the notice of such delinquency, a penalty of 3% (or such rate as determined from time to time by the Board of Trustees but in no event a rate in excess of 4%) of the unpaid portion of the bill shall be added to the bill and if not paid 3% (or such rate as determined from time to time by the Board of Trustees but in no event a rate in excess of 4%) each month thereafter until paid in full. If the entire bill, including penalties, is not paid within 10 days of the date of mailing of the notice of such delinquency, the service shall be turned off, unless excused by the President on humanitarian grounds, and will be reinstated only upon payment to the District of a reconnection fee of $50.00, as well as payment in full of all fees and charges which are due and owing to the District. If any charges assessed hereunder or any charges assessed under Ordinance 4, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 and 32 or as amended remain partially paid for two consecutive months then said charges shall be considered delinquent and notice of such delinquency shall be mailed to the user or the party billed. Without further notice if the bill is not fully paid within ten days of the date of mailing of the notice of such delinquency the service shall be turned off, unless excused by the President on humanitarian grounds and will be reinstated only upon payment to the district of a reconnection fee of $50 as well as payment in full of all fees and charges which are due and owing to the District.

ARTICLE 3 – DEPOSIT Any person becoming a User of water and/or sewer service in the District after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be required to make a deposit with the District. Commercial and Industrial Users shall pay the sum of $200.00; Residential Users shall pay the sum of $100.00. If the User is a residential unit of an apartment building, or a mobile home located in a trailer court, the deposit for the User shall be $100.00 for the first unit and $50.00 for each subsequent unit. The District shall hold such deposits in a separate fund to be administered in accordance with this Ordinance. The amount on deposit for any User shall be refunded to the User within 5 days following the User's termination of the District water and/or sewer service, however, if any amount is due and owing the District following the cessation of services being rendered by the District to the User, such amount shall be deducted from the deposit before making the refund of said deposit to the User.

No user during the period he is receiving water and/or sewer services shall have any right to have his deposit or any part thereof applied as a credit to any statement for services or charges for water, sewer, or any other charge made by the District. In the event this deposit is made by someone other than the User, the deposit shall be made to the person who made the deposit.

ARTICLE 4 – SERVICE CHARGE During normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except holidays) there shall be a charge of $25.00 for any call made by an employee of the District to the property of the User in connection with the water and/or sewer services where the call is made at the request of the User and which is not incidental to the services provided by the District. During non-business hours and on holidays, the charge shall be the cost to the District of calling the employee out plus the employee¡Çs applicable hourly rate. The amount for such services shall be added to and become part of the statement thereafter mailed to the User following the date of the service call.

ARTICLE 5 – VALIDITY OF ORDINANCE Section 1: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

Section 2: This Ordinance and every provision thereof, shall be considered separable, and the invalidity of any section, clause, provision or a part or portion of any section, clause, or provisions of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this Ordinance.

ARTICLE 6 – ORDINANCE IN FORCE This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

IN RE THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BERANEK, Deceased

PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of January, 2015.

Residence at time of death: 14031 Shoshoni Drive Homer Glen, Illinois 60491

ATTEST: By: /s/ Jesse R. Barnstable, Clerk

Case No. 14 P 0791 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION

VOTE:

AYES: 3

SOUTHEAST JOLIET SANITARY DISTRICT By: /s/ Jimmy Kirkland, President

NAYES: 0

ATTEST: /s/ Jesse R. Barnstable, Clerk (Published in the Herald-News January 25, 2015. HN1627)

70 CLASSIFIED

• Sunday, January 25, 2015 • The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com

TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS (ONLY) 2.

1. Notice is hereby given of the death of GEORGE BERANEK who died on September 10,

2014, a resident Glen, Illinois.

The Representative tate is CAROL L. (also known as Swon).

of Homer 3. for the EsBERANEK Carol L.

on) The Attorney for the Estate is: Maureen A. Maffei COMAN & ANDERSON, PC 650 Warrenville Road, Suite 500 Lisle, Illinois 60532

4.

5.

(630) 428-2660 Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before July 9, 2015.

Claims against the Estate may be filed with the Clerk of the

PUBLIC NOTICE

Circuit Court (Will County, 14 6.

W. Jefferson, Joliet, Illinois 60432) or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it had been filed.

The Estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (735 ILCS 5/284).

Signature of Counsel: /s/ Maureen A. Maffei

Prepared By: Maureen A. Maffei (ARDC No. 06274541) Coman & Anderson, P.C. 650 Warrenville Road, Suite 500 Lisle, Illinois 60532 PH: (630) 428-2660 / FX: (630) 428-2549

SOUTHEAST JOLIET SANITARY DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 30

PUBLIC NOTICE

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 27 IN TOTAL AND THEESTABLISHMENT OF RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE AND WATER SERVICE INCLUDING RATES FOR EMERGENCIES. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 27 IN TOTAL AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE AND WATER SERVICE INCLUDING RATES FOR EMERGENCIES FOR THE SOUTHEAST JOLIET SANITARY DISTRICT, JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WHEREAS, the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District is a Sanitary District established in accordance with Chapter 42, Section 411 et seq of the Illinois Revised Statutes now known as 70 ILCS 2805.1 et seq; WHEREAS, the District has adopted Ordinance No. 3 for the regulation and the operation of the sewer system; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 42, Section 418 of the Illinois Revised Statutes now known as 70 ILCS 2805/7, the District shall have the power to provide for the collection and disposal of the sewage thereof and to construct and maintain conduits and or pipes for this purpose and to establish rates for such sewer service; and WHEREAS, the District has adopted Ordinance No. 6 for the regulation and operation of the water system; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 42, Section 443b of the Illinois Revised Statutes now known as 70 ILCS 2805/32b, the District may acquire, purchase, or construct waterworks, and thereafter operate, improve and extend such waterworks; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that it is necessary for the public health and welfare to establish a system of rates for such sewer service and for such water service, including water emergencies; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that the rates as set out herein are necessary for the long term financial viability of the District and for the health and welfare of the public serviced by the District; and NOW, THEREFORE, Be and its is hereby ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District as follows: ARTICLE 1 – REPEAL OF ORDINANCE 27 Ordinance Number 27 shall be repealed in total upon enactment of this Ordinance Number 30 at the time it becomes effective under law.

ARTICLE 2 – DEFINITIONS A. A “residential/domestic” user is defined as a single family unit, a separate house, an apartment unit, set aside for one person or one family within an apartment building, a trailer set aside for one person or one family within a trailer court, and all churches and schools.

B. An “industrial” user is as defined in Section 62 of Ordinance No. 3.

ARTICLE 3 – SEWER RATES Upon this Ordinance becoming effective, the sewer rate for each classification of user shall be as follows: A. Residential/Domestic Users.

1. Basic Rate The basic rate for each residential/domestic user per month shall be $25.00.

2. Where an apartment building or trailer court has a single meter, the billed entity shall pay the basic rate times the number of units.

B. Industrial Users.

1. Basic Rate The basic rate for each industrial user per month shall be $25.00.

ARTICLE 4 – WATER RATES Upon this Ordinance becoming effective, the water rate for each classification of user shall be as follows, other than at time of declared emergency: A. Residential/Domestic Users.

1. The basic rate for each residential/domestic user shall be $22.00 per month, irrespective of whether each user is billed individually or billed as a portion of a group billing to the owner of an apartment building or trailer court.

2. There shall be an additional charge per month based upon the quantity of water used which shall be at the rate of $3.50 per 100 cubic feet or fraction thereof of water usage as determined by the water meter readings.

3. Where an apartment building or trailer court has a single meter, the billed entity shall pay the basic rate times the number of units, plus the additional quantity charge as set out in paragraph 2.

4. In addition to the basic rate, each residential/domestic user shall pay a surcharge during periods of declared emergencies as defined in Article 5 hereof and such emergency rate shall be the rate required to be paid by the District to the City of Joliet.

B. Industrial Users.

1. The basic rate for each industrial user shall be $22.00 per month.

2. There shall be an additional charge per month based upon the quantity of water used which shall be at the rate of $3.50 per 100 cubic feet or fraction thereof of water usage as determined by the water meter readings.

3. In addition, industrial users shall pay the minimum charge plus a surcharge during periods of declared emergencies as defined in Article 5 hereof and such emergency rate shall be the rate required to be paid by the District to the City of Joliet.

C. Annual Increases.

1. Commencing January 1, 2016 and January 1 of each year thereafter the per unit cost of water referred to in paragraph A and B shall increase each year by 3.5% (rounded to the nearest cent).

ARTICLE 5 – EMERGENCY RATE An emergency may be declared by the Board of Trustees of the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District where there is a major equipment breakdown of the well, pump, or other equipment, or a labor dispute, or other cause which is beyond the control of the District, and the District is unable to supply water from its own well, pump, or tank to service its customers and has to purchase water from other sources. Within 48 hours of the emergency being declared, a notice thereof shall be mailed to each of the users of the District. The surcharge to be assessed as referred to above in Article 3 shall be effective from the date of the emergency is declared and end on the day following the day the District ceases to use alternate sources of water.

ARTICLE 6 – VALIDITY OF ORDINANCE Section 1: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

Section 2: This Ordinance and every provision thereof, shall be considered separable, and the invalidity of any section, clause, provision or a part or portion of any section, clause, or provisions of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this Ordinance.

SOUTHEAST JOLIET SANITARY DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 31 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE 23 IN TOTAL AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RATE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO UTILIZE WATER ONLY OR SEWER ONLY PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT.

ARTICLE 1 – REPEAL OF ORDINANCE 23 Ordinance Number 23 shall be repealed in total upon enactment of this Ordinance Number 31 at the time it becomes effective under law.

ARTICLE 2 – DEFINITIONS A “user” or “customer” as used herein shall be a “residential/domestic” user defined as a single family unit, a separate house, an apartment unit, set aside for one person or one family within an apartment building, a trailer set aside for one person or one family within a trailer court, and all churches and schools.

ARTICLE 3 – WATER ONLY RATES Upon this Ordinance becoming effective, the water only rate for each user shall be as follows: A. Basic Rate Any customer of the District who receives water only service shall in lieu of any other fees for such service as stated in the Ordinances pay to the District the sum of $30.00 per month, plus a quantity charge as set out in paragraph B hereof.

B. Quantity Charge There shall be an additional charge per month based upon the quantity of water used which shall be at the rate of $3.50 per 100 cubic feet or fraction thereof of water usage as determined by the water meter readings.

C. Annual Increases Commencing January 1, 2016 and January 1 of each year thereafter, the per unit cost of water referred to in paragraph A and B shall increase each year by 3.5% (rounded to the nearest cent).

D. Emergency Rate In addition to the basic rate, each user or customer shall pay a surcharge during periods of declared emergencies as defined in Article 4 of Ordinance No. 30 and such emergency rate shall be the rate required to be paid by the District to the City of Joliet.

ARTICLE 4 – SEWER ONLY RATES The basic rate for each sewer only user shall be $40.00 per month.

ARTICLE 5 – VALIDITY OF ORDINANCE Section 1: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

Section 2: This Ordinance and every provision thereof, shall be considered separable, and the invalidity of any section, clause, provision or a part or portion of any sections, clauses, or provisions of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this Ordinance.

Section 3: If any provision of this Ordinance are inconsistent with the terms of this or any other Ordinance, this Ordinance shall be exclusively applicable to the users described herein. No water only or sewer only user by reason of this Ordinance or any provision hereof shall have any right or privilege to be compelled to become a user of the other service being offered by the District in accordance with any other Ordinance or Resolution.

ARTICLE 6 – ORDINANCE IN FORCE This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of January, 2015.

VOTE:

VOTE:

NAYES: 0

(Published in the Herald-News January 11, 18, 25, 2015 #1570)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION TO CHANGE THE NAME(S) Bella Victoria Plascencia TO Bella Victoria Wydra-Plascencia CASE NO: 15 MR 113 NOTICE

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE 23 IN TOTAL AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT Notice is hereby given that the OF RATE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO UTILIZE WATER ONLY OR SEWER ONLY PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT FOR undersigned on behalf of herself THE SOUTHEAST JOLIET SANITARY DISTRICT, JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. and Bella Victoria Plascencia, shall appear in the Will County Court AnWHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the District has found that the best service can be rendered to its resi- nex Building, 57 N. Ottawa, Joliet, dents if each of its residents become a user of water and sewerage disposal and not if such user is a customer Illinois, 60432 courtroom 236 at 9 of only water or sewerage disposal services. a.m. on the 5 day of March, 2015 NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that each of the properties in the District not presently served by before the judge assigned to hear both water and sewerage service shall continuously be reviewed by the employees of the District to ascertain said matter, and then there present whether such property is in compliance with the Ordinances that have been adopted by the District. a petition requesting the names of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any “water only” or “sewer only” customers, who from a practical view- Bella Victoria Plascencia be point, are able to attach to the service they are not then utilizing, shall be given a sixty (60) day written notice changed to Bella Victoria Wydraof the requirements for utilization of such other service.

Plascencia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any resident of the District not presently receiving either water or sewer service offered by the District shall be given a sixty (60) day written notice to attach to the service or services prac/s/ Bobbi Wydra tically available to such resident.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at the first meeting of the Board of Trustees held in each quarter, a report PAMELA J. MCGUIRE shall be made as to those residents of the District who are not served by either water or sewer or by water only CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT or sewer only service.

COURT OF WILL COUNTY

ARTICLE 7 – ORDINANCE IN FORCE This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of January, 2015.

SOUTHEAST JOLIET SANITARY DISTRICT By: /s/ Jimmy Kirkland, President ATTEST: By: /s/ Jesse Barnstable, Clerk AYES: 3

(6 ) mmaffei@comananderson.com

ATTEST: By: /s/ Jesse Barnstable, Clerk AYES: 3

SOUTHEAST JOLIET SANITARY DISTRICT By: /s/ Jimmy Kirkland, President

NAYES: 0

ATTEST: /s/ Jesse Barnstable, Clerk

ATTEST: /s/ Jesse Barnstable, Clerk

(Published in the Herald-News January 25, 2015. HN1625)

(Published in the Herald-News January 25, 2015. HN1626)

(Published in the Herald-News January 18, 25, February 1, 2015.

HN1607)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AMENDMENT FOR THE FUTURE PROPOSED ANNEXATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on FEBRUARY 9, 2015 a PUBLIC HEARING will be held at the Braidwood City Hall, 141 W. Main Street, Braidwood, IL at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Braidwood, Will County, Illinois, to consider a Zoning Amendment for the proposed Annexation into the City of Braidwood by David E., Thomas D., and Richard A. Powell who are the owners of the properties commonly known as 1725 S Will Road, Braidwood, IL. Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers, Inc., 3230 Executive Drive, Joliet, IL. 60431 are representing the City on this matter.

The property is legally described as follows: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 32 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, excepting from the operation of this instrument coal and other minerals beneath the surface situated in the County of Grundy, in the State of Illinois; Excepting therefrom that part of the land conveyed to the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation by Warranty Deed recorded September 28, 1993 as Document No. 326902.

The Pin # for the property is as follows: 09-12-400-006 The property has the approximate size of 40 Acres.

The request is for the following: A Zoning Amendment from R-1 Single Family Residence, (Grundy) County to the City of Braidwood's I1 - Industrial for the proposed An-

The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com • Sunday, January 25, 2015 • Get the job you want at TheHerald-News.com/jobs nexation of said property. The actual use of the property will not be changing at this time.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES DESIRING TO BE HEARD ON THIS MATTER SHOULD BE IN ATTENDANCE Tim Duran Chairman Planning and Zoning (Published in the Morris Daily Herald January 24, 2015 and Herald25, 2015.

News January HN1200)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ANNEXATION WITH AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT f INTO THE CITY OF BRAIDWOOD

cated in the District Administrative Annex at 1801 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, Illinois 60451 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 LINCOLN-WAY COMMUNITY PM, Monday through Friday. A .pdf HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 version of the bid package may be NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS requested electronically by sending REQUEST FOR BID an email to rsawin@lw210.org.

71-PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES There is no charge for the bid package.

Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 invites bids The State of Illinois requires that from qualified vendors to submit a the general prevailing rate of wages bid for the leasing of thirty (30) in this locality be paid for each craft 71-Passenger School Buses. or type of worker hereunder. This shall include payment of the generSealed bids must be received by al prevailing rate for legal holiday Friday, February 20, 2015 at 9:00 and overtime work. This requirea.m. at the District 210 Board ment is in accordance with Public Room located within Lincoln-Way Act 86-799.

Central High School at 1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL Lincoln-Way Community High 60451. Bid opening will com- School District 210 reserves the mence at 9:00 a.m. on February right to reject, in part or in total, 20, 2015. Bids received after the any or all proposals, waive or not submittal time will be rejected and to waive any irregularities therein, returned unopened to the sender. and to accept the proposal considered being in the best interest of A complete bid package may be Lincoln-Way Community High obtained at the office of the Assis- School District 210. tant Superintendent for Business located in the District Administrative Questions may be directed to Annex at 1801 E Lincoln Hwy, Ronald R. Sawin, Assistant SuperNew Lenox, Illinois 60451 between intendent for Business, at the above the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 address, by telephone at (815) PM, Monday through Friday. A .pdf 462-2111, or by email at version of the bid package may be rsawin@lw210.org. requested electronically by sending an email to rsawin@lw210.org. (Published in the Herald-News JanThere is no charge for the bid pack- uary 25, 2015. HN1633) age.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on February 10, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Braidwood City Hall, 141 W. Main Street; Braidwood, IL, 60408 in Will County by the Braidofwood City Council to consider the proposed Annexation and Annexation Agreement into the City of Braidwood for David E., Thomas D., & Richard A. Powell, who are the owners of the property commonly known as 1725 S. Will Road, Braidwood, IL in Grundy County; Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers, Inc., 3230 ExecQuestions may be directed to utive Drive, Joliet, Il. 60431 are representing the City on this matter. Ronald R. Sawin, Assistant Superintendent for Business, at the above A Petition for Annexation was re- address, by telephone at (815) 462-2111, or by email at ceived by the City of Braidwood. rsawin@lw210.org.

The property is legally described as Lincoln-Way Community High follows: The Northeast Quarter of the South- School District 210 reserves the right to reject any or all proposal, east Quarter of Section 12, Township 32 North, Range 8 East of the waive or not to waive any irregularThird Principal Meridian, excepting ities therein, and to accept the profrom the operation of this instru- posal considered being in the best ment coal and other minerals be- interest of Lincoln-Way Community neath the surface situated in the High School District 210.

County of Grundy, in the State of Illinois; Exscepting therefrom that (Published in the Herald-News Janpart of the land conveyed to the uary 25, 2015. HN1634) State of Illinois, Department of Transportation by Warranty Deed PUBLIC NOTICE recorded September 28, 19934 as Document No. 326902.

The property has the approximate LINCOLN-WAY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 size of 40 Acres.

NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS ly REQUEST FOR BID Pin #: 09-12-400-006 CUSTODIAL/CLEANING SERVICES The request is for the following: An Annexation into the City of BraidLincoln-Way Community High wood with an Annexation Agree- School District 210 invites offers ment. from qualified contractors to submit This proposed property will come a solution that will provide custodiinto Braidwood under the I-1 In- al and cleaning services at all four ofdustrial Zoning District.

High Schools and the District's Transportation Center.

An accurate map and a copy of the proposed Annexation Agreement A pre-bid meeting will be held in can be viewed at City Hall. the District Board Room located within Lincoln-Way Central High You are further notified that the pro- School, at 1801 E. Lincoln Highofposed Annexation Agreement may way, New Lenox, IL 60451 at thatbe changed, altered, modified, 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13, amended or redrafted in its entirety 2015. Sealed proposals must be ofafter the Public Hearing. received by the time of the bid opening -- Friday, February 27, ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in the District DESIRING TO BE HEARD ON THIS Board Room located within Lincoln-Way Central High School, at MATTER SHOULD BE 1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New IN ATTENDANCE Lenox, IL 60451. Proposals received after the submittal time will Lisa A. Glisson Braidwood City Clerk be rejected and returned unopened to the sender.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Joliet Police Pension Fund will be held January 29, 2015 at 2:30 pm in the Executive Conference Room, second floor at City Hall 150 W Jefferson, Joliet.

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Notice is hereby given that on Monday, February 9, 2015, at 6:00 PM the Planning and Zoning Commission for the Village of Channahon will meet at the Channahon Municipal Center, 24555 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon, Illinois to conduct a public hearing with regard to a change in zoning from R-1 to R-2, of seven parcels PIN: 10-16-10010-16-100-005, 012, 10-16-100-008, 10-16101-001, 10-16-101-002, 1016-101-004 generally situated along the south side of W. Bluff Rd. The public is welcome to atten and participate in the public hearing.

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