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Grundy voters to see delay Another election in vote-by-mail, early voting season is upon us

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Early voting and vote-by-mail ballots will not be available by Feb. 4 in Grundy County because of several contest objections, Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson announced Thursday.

“They pushed up the date for early voting to 40 days before the election, but they didn’t adjust the objection filing dates,” Olson said Friday.

Will County, on the other hand, is going ahead with printed ballots as is after seeking advisement from the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, said Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots. Schultz Voots said her office has several deadlines to meet, including Friday’s deadline to ship out mail ballots for voters serving in the military.

The names of candidates kicked off the ballot between now and the March primary still will appear, Schultz Voots

said, but votes cast for those candidates will be null and void. The votes will be tabulated at the polls, but will not be programmed into the system, she said.

Olson said the objections are not anticipated to be resolved by the State Board of Elections in time for ballots to be prepared and voting tabulators to be programmed for the opening of vote-by-mail and early voting as scheduled.

The ballots and machines will be available by Feb. 17 – the beginning of grace period registration and voting – by which time most challenges seeking to remove candidates from the ballot should have been decided and final ballot certifications should be issued by the State Board of Elections.

Olson said clerks received an email from the state Friday notifying them that there were four objections still being decided.

“They said they expect there to be decisions by Mon-

day, but even if that happens, we can’t be ready by the fourth,” she said.

Olson said it’s possible ballots may be available before Feb. 17, and if that happens the clerk’s office will notify the media and voters through various channels including social media and the clerk’s website.

“Once we receive final certifications, we will work as quickly as possible to get early voting underway. I urge voters to call our office to be assured the ballot information from the state has been received and that our ballot is available for early voting,” Olson said.

Voters seeking information about vote-by-mail and early voting schedules should visit the county clerk’s website – www.grundyco.org/ county-clerkrecorder – email kolson@grundyco.org or call 815-941-3222.

• Shaw Media reporter Lauren Leone-Cross contributed to this story.

Forest Preserve District of Will County discontinues electronics recycling drop-off sites

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

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JOLIET – Monday is the final day electronics recycling items will be accepted at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s two drop-off sites, according to a district news release.

The two locations – Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet and Monee Reservoir in Monee – will be closed after having hosted drop-off sites for the Will County Land Use Department’s electronics recycling program for the past few years.

Collection receptacles at the two forest preserve locations will be removed after the final drop-off day.

Know more To learn more about options for residential electronics recycling in Will County, visit www.willcountygreen.com.

The county took in more than 4.4 million pounds of residential electronics in 2015.

Electronics have been banned from landfills in Illinois since 2012.

The county’s longtime electronics recycler – Plainfield-based Vintage Tech Recyclers – recently broke its contract in light of its inability to secure contracts with manufacturers, which are key funders in the state’s e-recy-

cling program.

With the county in search of a new recycler, servicing the receptacles in the future would have resulted in the sites being required to pack collection trucks, the release stated.

Many partner sites, including the Forest Preserve District, will be unable to continue the program due to the increase in staff time and need for equipment and space to store a semitrailer, the release stated.

Unless the county finds a new vendor, all drop-off site services will end at the end of February and the recycler’s front-door residential pickup service will be evaluated for discontinuation.

VIEWS Kate Schott It’s that time of year again.

Yes, election season is upon us.

The first voting in the country for the presidential primary is Monday, with the caucuses in Iowa.

I’m interested to see who comes out on top in both the Democratic and Republican parties for president. While the race has been at times entertaining, I’m hopeful more substance can come forward as we head toward November and have more serious discussion about what the future of this country is going to be.

In Illinois, the primary is March 15. Besides the national elections of president and many congressional races, we have some local races on the ballot, too.

In Will County, there are contested primary races for circuit clerk and County Board districts 1 and 13. In Grundy County, there are contested primary races for circuit clerk, state’s attorney and County Board districts 1 and 3. And there will be even more contested races on the general election ballot in November.

We are starting to chart out our coverage for the primary and, as always, I’m curious to know what questions our readers have for those whom they will see on the March ballot. What questions would you like us to ask as we start talking to candidates?

Get registered to vote

With elections come the encouragement to vote.

If you’re not registered, or have questions about your status, reach out to your county clerk well in advance of the election to make sure you will be able to cast your ballot.

For Will County residents, visit www.thewillcountyclerk.com for information about voting.

Grundy County residents, visit www.grundyco.org/ county-clerkrecorder for information.

Comics changes

We’ve made some changes to our comics lineup. We’ve heard from readers in the past that they missed “Family Circus,” so we are pleased to bring that one back. We’re also adding the widely popular “Pickles,” “Non Sequitur” and “Monty” strips.

Alas, bringing back a favorite and adding some new popular comics means we have to say farewell to some; as of today, we will no longer run “Crankshaft,” “Frank & Earnest,” “Garfield” and “Real Life Adventures.”

Your feedback on the change is appreciated; reach out to me at the contact information below.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News.

• Kate Schott is editor of The Herald-News, the Morris Herald-News and Herald Life. She can be reached at kschott@shawmedia.com or 815-280-4119.

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LOCAL BRIEF 2 taken to hospital after Morris motorcycle crash

MORRIS – The Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District responded to a single motorcycle crash at 9:15 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Route 47 and Bedford Road in Morris.

Lt. Eric Larson said two people were taken to Morris Hospital. Information on their condition was not immediately available.

Morris police are investigating the incident.

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Parents want children to live faith every day in school

By FELIX SARVER

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Choosing Catholic schools

Caleb’s father, Kevin Kubacki, said he and his wife’s decision to enroll him at a

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OLIET – Eva Kubacki wanted something for her son Caleb she didn’t have herself as a child: a Catholic education.

Caleb is in his first year at St. Jude Catholic School in Joliet and his parents hope there will be many more years to come in an educational setting where Christian values are as important as other subjects.

“I felt like I missed out on a lot of things because even with [Caleb] going through it, I’m learning new stuff,” said Kubacki, who went to public school. “So he says things and I’m like, ‘Wow, for you to know that at the age of 5.’ I really wish I would have had that when I was his age.”

While the Kubackis are starting with their child’s first year in Catholic school, the O’Neills in Manhattan are preparing for their son, Connor, 18, to graduate from Providence Catholic High School after growing up in Catholic schools.

Like the Kubacki family, Christian values are essential for the O’Neill children’s education.

“Its really impacted my life in a really great way, and I really have a much better relationship with God,” Connor O’Neill said.

Catholic schools across the U.S. will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week from Sunday through Saturday. Many families like the Kubackis and O’Neills choose Catholic schools to develop their child’s religious faith while also giving them what they see as a great education, even though it can prove a challenge for most families to pay for.

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Caleb Kubacki, a kindergartner at St. Jude Catholic School, plays Jan. 29 with a green marker while leading his class in the morning routine.

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Catholic school as a kindergartner was because of their own Catholic upbringing, even though he was home-schooled and his wife went to public schools.

Their decision was also motivated by their busy lives, with him working as a Channahon Fire Protection District firefighter and Eva Kubacki being a paramedic for a private ambulance company.

“We can reinforce [Christian values] at home, but for those hours during the day when he’s in school we wanted

somebody else who could enforce those,” Kevin Kubacki said.

Connor O’Neill’s father, Eric O’Neill, said he attended Catholic school in the seventh grade and it was a life-changing experience he wanted for his children. Connor’s mother, Michelle O’Neill, grew up Catholic and wanted Connor to learn the values she says are as not part of society today.

“Part of the motivation for us was that these days the outside world is kind of moving away from traditional Christian values and we wanted the values that we have to be reinforced as much as possible for our children. We felt that Catholic schools was the best way to do that,” Michelle O’Neill said.

The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office lists more than a dozen reasons why a religion-oriented education can benefit a child.

The Rev. John Belmonte, Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools superintendent, said diocesan schools offer an education where children learn about the faith and schools where they belong to a “school family” that can help them.

Belmonte also said a Catholic education can prepare children for life.

“We have some of the best schools anywhere and if parents want their children to be well prepared for high school ... or college, send them to the Catholic schools, because we prepare them very well,” he said.

Developing faith, learning

Connor O’Neill attended St. Joseph Grade School from kindergarten through eighth grade and went to Providence all four years of high school. He said in that time his relationship with God has grown, and it’s something he’s observed in others at school, as well.

“The teachers love their jobs, the kids love to be there, they love going to school every day. That’s really the best part,” he said.

Michelle O’Neill said what she likes about Catholic schools is that they’re smaller than other types of schools and parents are involved. She and her husband volunteer at

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Providence and develop close bonds with other families.

Eric O’Neill said his son lives their faith every day in school, and he’s learning habits that will “hopefully stay with him for the rest of his life.” For Connor, those habits include small acts of kindness, being a good friend and keeping his relationship with God strong.

That’s what the Kubacki family is hoping for Caleb. Eva Kubacki said they want Caleb to grow not just in an environment with an emphasis on the Catholic faith, but one where he will learn ethics and morals. “[St. Jude’s] is definitely making those morals and ethics stronger in his life. We just think it really builds great character and friendly, caring kids. … It’s not just him, I see it in his classmates. They care about each other,” she said.

Connor O’Neill’s parents said from an academic standpoint, Catholic schools have been great for him. Connor is an honor student on the path toward college and has participated in several extracurricular and athletic activities that have shaped him.

One event Connor O’Neill said will always stick out in his memory was the Kairos retreat at Providence. The retreat is a three-day, off-campus event for seniors that focuses on personal witness stories, liturgy, song, prayer and small group discussions, according to the school’s website.

Connor went to his in December and he said he did a lot of reflection and learned many styles of prayer.

Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com

Connor O’Neill, a senior at Providence Catholic High School, leans against a bank of lockers Thursday while hanging out with his friends before class at the New Lenox school.

“[St. Jude’s] is definitely making those morals and ethics stronger in his life. We just think it really builds great character and friendly, caring kids … It’s not just him, I see it in his classmates.

They care about each other.”

Eva Kubacki Keeping children in school

Caleb’s parents want a “God-centered life” for his education, but one challenge is the cost of a Catholic education. They said they know it’s costly, but it’s a priority for them.

“We’re going to try to do everything in our power to keep him in Catholic school,” Kevin Kubacki said.

A survey of Catholic parents by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate

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indicated the top reason they chose to enroll their child in a Catholic school was quality religious education, according to a 2014 CARA report. But the top reason that dissuaded parents from doing so was tuition costs.

Between 2004 and 2014, Catholic elementary school tuition and high school tuition increased by 37 and 82 percent, respectively, according to the report.

Eric O’Neill said he knows

Catholic education is expensive and it’s hard for parents to want to make the investment when they don’t know if it will pay off. But for them, it was worth the cost.

“We’ve seen how it’s impacted our kids and so we know that it’s been worth every penny that we’ve spent,” he said.

Eric O’Neill said when he went to an open house at Providence, a pastor told him one thing the school can do is “teach to the entire person,” unlike public school. The school can address matters of the heart and faith, he said.

“He explained it in a different way, saying we can teach them more because we can talk to them about their faith and help educate the entire person, not just a portion of them,” he said.

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Connor O’Neill, a senior at Providence Catholic High School, prays with his class Thursday after an American Government class in New Lenox. National Catholic Schools Week is Sunday through Saturday this year.

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Owners in project’s path may face lawsuit County to consider condemnation for Cedar Road bridge widening

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

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HOMER TOWNSHIP – The Will County Board Public Works and Transportation Committee is set Tuesday to consider proceeding with condemnation cases against homeowners affected by a bridge-widening project along Cedar Road in Homer Township.

One Homer Township resident, Diana Petersen, said she will challenge Will County if it files an eminent domain lawsuit. Petersen lives on five acres just east of Cedar Road and just south of Spring Creek.

The county highway department is attempting to take some of her land – both permanently and on a temporary basis – for the project.

But it’s not the bridge improvements that concern Petersen, a 73-year-old widow.

It’s a sentence in the county’s Aug. 10 letter stating the

an expansion from two to five lanes.

Under advice from legal counsel with a possible eminent domain lawsuit, Will bridge is also being widened County Highway Engineer to the east of Cedar Road to Bruce Gould declined to com“accommodate further road ment last week about any aspect of the project. expansion.”

“They’ve been surveying my property for the past 10 ‘Why can’t they go years. They said they were just to the west?’

Her attorney, Stephen going to fix the bridge,” she said. “Then in August, they Helm, said while the argument said they were going to fix and has been made that Will County is only widening the bridge widen this bridge.”

Following proper proce- at this time, “Realistically, you dure, the highway department can’t talk about [the bridge sent Petersen a 60-day notice widening] without talking letter dated Jan. 15 acknowl- about the [road widening]. edging the department’s intent ... That pretty much locks in to file an eminent domain law- where the road is going to go,” suit if an agreement can’t ami- he said.

Petersen said she wonders cably be reached.

In the letter, the county of- how the county can justify fered $59,000 in compensation buying out residential land to for permanently taking about the east when there is vacant, half an acre and about three- land for sale to the west. More fourths of an acre for use as a than a dozen homes are locattemporary construction site ed along the east side of Cedar Road in that corridor. for a five-year period.

She is worried the county Petersen said she believes it’s a waste of taxpayer dollars, is widening to the east to as there isn’t enough traffic preserve untouched land to along Cedar Road to justify the west for future economic

development.

Her son, Seth Petersen, said the county’s plans will destroy much of his mother’s landscape – a collection of mature oak trees, evergreens and shrubs that she and her late husband built up over decades.

“She literally keeps the place like a park. It’s gorgeous.

It’s like a forest and they’re going to change everything,” Seth Petersen said.

It’s unclear why the county is choosing to go east, Helm said. He hopes to find that out through the legal process if a lawsuit is filed and Petersen files a challenge to the taking of her property.

“If they file a lawsuit [and we challenge], they’ll have to lay all that out,” Helm said. “I think just the lack of any explanation as to why they would do what they’re doing is causing all kind of suspicion that there must be something behind it that they’re not telling. That’s my guess.”

ment, but his chief of staff, Nick Palmer, said while there is no set timeline for the widening of Cedar Road, the project is included in the county’s long-range transportation plan.

Widening the bridge now, versus later, is the county “trying to be proactive in building roads while minimizing impact to residents,” Palmer said.

John Teerling, owner of Teerling Nursing Inc., which lies just north of Petersen’s home, said while his land isn’t impacted by the bridge work, his business would be negatively affected once the road is widened to the east.

He said he is upset with Will County for portraying this project as simple bridge work when there’s more to it.

“They contacted only the three people [affected by the bridge improvement project] because they knew there would be an uproar,” Teerling said.

The full County Board, ‘Trying to be proactive’ which meets later this month, Will County Executive would have to sign off on the Larry Walsh Sr. could not be possible eminent domain lawreached last week for com- suit.

Route 30 construction continuing in Plainfield

By VIKAAS SHANKER

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Construction crews direct traffic Nov. 11, 2015, through Route 30 in Plainfield. Work is continuing on the project, which has a summer 2017 deadline.

PLAINFIELD – Construction crews on Route 30 are continuing to work on good weather days, keeping an aggressive timeline to finish by summer 2017.

Motorists on Route 30 will continue to see crews temporarily shifting and closing lanes during daytime hours between Interstate 55 and Renwick Road. “[The Illinois Department of Transportation] is currently in Stage 1 of construction on U.S. 30 between Renwick Road and U.S. 55,” IDOT spokeswoman Gianna Urgo said.

“The contract is ongoing and will not be suspended for winter, but work is weather-dependent.”

Urgo said pavement work still needs to be completed.

Village planner Jonathan Proulx said crews are working on underground utility work

now, and should start shifting traffic to temporary pavement soon.

The goal of the roadwork is to improve traffic flow and safety along Route 30, Urgo said. But it’s also a big project for the village of Plainfield, which is looking at improving the blighted economic corridor on Route 30.

The segment between Route 59 and Renwick Road was shut down for five months last year as a center turn lane was added. The roadwork was completed, but Proulx said parkway work, including a bike path, and landscaping is still left.

Proulx said drivers can expect light utility work in that stretch of Route 30, but the parkway and landscaping work is likely to “hit full speed” in April.

“I believe we’re cautiously optimistic to have a sooner than summer 2017 completion date, but we haven’t heard that as a fact yet,” Proulx said.

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Bob Smith, 69, of Joliet demonstrates Monday how to use his amplified cordless telephone – the Clarity XLC3.4. As an Illinois resident who is hard of hearing, Smith was eligible for and received a free phone through the Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living.

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city, which owns the park, in which the township would take control and bring back events that were cut because of budget issues.

“We’ll have an announcement for the council and a report on what they’re looking for on Monday,” Vera said.

Vera declined to say whether the township plans to move forward with the proposal. He said he will discuss the matter with Joliet City Manager Jim Hock earlier on Monday and come to the council meeting

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A township proposal for control of Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park is on the agenda for Monday’s Joliet City Council’s workshop meeting.

Joliet Township Supervisor Dan Vera said he is ready to give a report to the council on what the township wants to do next. In September, Vera suggested making an intergovernmental agreement with the

that evening.

Councilman Michael Turk, also the city’s liaison to Bicentennial Park, said his understanding is that Vera is ready to make a proposal.

“He’s supposed to bring the proposal to Hock on Monday morning, and then Hock will discuss it with us in open session,” Turk said.

The item on the agenda is for a “Bicentennial Park Intergovernmental Agreement.”

Turk and Councilwoman Jan Quillman recently asked

Vera have a proposal ready for February, saying that the matter was dragging out too long, creating too much uncertainty about the future for the park.

The council has had a mixed reaction to the plan, and there has been opposition from the St. John’s Neighborhood Association.

But the council in September gave Vera permission to bring contractors into the park so they could inspect buildings, including the community theater, and other conditions

in the park in order for the township to make a decision on whether it wanted to take control.

What control would mean could be spelled out if Vera makes a proposal.

Vera has discussed a partnership with the city, but also has said that the township should have ownership because of the investment it would make in operations. He also has suggested that the city make a $100,000 annual contribution to park operations.

Ambulance, SUV involved in crash in Joliet

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bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – An ambulance and an SUV were involved in a crash Friday morning in Joliet.

The crash occurred about 9:45 a.m. at Essington and Black roads.

Joliet Fire Capt. Marty Blackburn said a Daley’s

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by Joliet Fire Department ambulance to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening, Blackburn said.

First responders spread aggregate Friday at the intersection of Essington and Black roads after a two-vehicle crash in Joliet.

The Daley’s ambulance driver, a woman, also was taken to Saint Joseph with injuries that were not life-threatening. The male paramedic from the ambulance declined medical treatment.

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JOLIET – A Joliet man was indicted Thursday on seven counts of various child sex charges.

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Bolingbrook teen Rachel Mellon has been missing since 1996. A service will be held Sunday in her memory.

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bstanley@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK – Sunday will mark the 20th anniversary of a teenager’s disappearance from her Bolingbrook home.

On Jan. 31, 1996, 13-year-old Rachel Mellon stayed home from school with a sore throat.

Her stepfather, Vince Mellon, was also home. Vince Mellon said he left the house about 2:30 p.m. and assumed Rachel was still in her room when he returned, but when Rachel’s mother, Amy Mellon, came home that evening, the girl was missing.

If she left her house voluntarily, she did so dressed in only pajamas and slippers on a freezing cold day, according to The Herald-News files.

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“Twenty years later, not knowing what happened to Rachel is still the hardest part,” Skemp wrote. “I just want to bring her home and give her the dignity of a Christian burial.”

Vince Mellon was held by police in January 2000 to submit DNA samples and he and his wife were called to testify before a grand jury four days later. No one has ever been charged in Rachel’s disappearance.

Rachel Mellon would now be 33 years old. Images created to show how she would look have been produced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

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District officials stated in a news release the working cash bonds would allow the district to maintain its reserves and not increase its tax rate above what is prescribed in an Exelon tax assessment agreement, which expires in 2018.

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GOTTA DO IT Jan. 31 • Good Shepherd Council #5573 Charity Breakfast – 8 a.m. to noon, St. Mary Immaculate Parish Gym, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Free-will donations accepted.

Nonperishable items for Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry accepted.

• St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School Open House – 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School, 130 Woodlawn Ave., Joliet.

• Holy Family Parish School Open House – 10 a.m., Holy Family Parish School, 600 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood.

Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena.

• Antique & Collectible Sale – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; also 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6, Silver Cross Encore Shop, 710 Cedar Crossings Drive, New Lenox. Proceeds benefit Silver Cross Hospital. For information, call the Encore Shop at 815-300-7642 or the hospital’s volunteer services at 815-300-7117.

• WSD’s Computer Lab – 2 p.m., Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet.

• Fish Fry – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox.

Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. Call 815-4858369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

Feb. 1 • Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Knights of • Will County Mobile Workforce Center Columbus Council 4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet.

– 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., FounFish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout. Call 815taindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, 723-3827.

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• Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Stone City • English as a Second Language GramVFW Post 2199, 124 Stone City Drive, Joliet. mar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library Carryout and eat-at-bar begin at 11 a.m.; dinDistrict, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. ConPhoto provided ing room opens at 4 p.m. Call 815-722-7122. tact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@ • Bingo – Doors open 4 p.m., cards begin Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity’s newest home. The organization has schedplainfieldpubliclibrary.org. uled informational meetings this week in Morris and Coal City for families interested in at 6 p.m., St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. • NAACP General Meeting – 7 to 8 p.m., Broadway St., Joliet. becoming a Habitat homeowner.

Unity CDC Building, 1 Doris Ave., Joliet. Free.

• Fish Fry/Karaoke – Fish fry is 4 to 8 p.m., For information, email naacpjolietchapter@ karaoke is 8 p.m. to midnight, Cantigny VFW Peterson at 815-942-1452.

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Ave., Joliet. May schedule individual, digitally Glenwood Ave., Joliet. Walk-ins welcome. & A112, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. USF financial • “Hallelujah” Soup Supper – 4 to 6 p.m., Visit www.jobs4people.org. recorded mock interview. One hour. Free. aid staff will answer questions about Free Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 • Thursday Night Horseshoes – 6 p.m., RSVP by contacting 815-723-3885 or pabApplication for Federal Student Aid. Call 866- bott@willcountyillinois.com. For information, Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old E. McArdle Road, Coal City. $8 (adults and 890-8331.

Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815-485-8369 children 13 and older), $4 (6 to 12), $2 (3 visit www.jobs4people.org.

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Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org. Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., • Spaghetti Dinner – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., St. Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. Eighth St., • Public Meeting on School RedistrictLockport. Speaker: Frank Sanchez of Standard Andrew the Apostle Parish Hall, 505 KingsPlainfield. ing – 6:30 p.m., Troy Crossroads Elementon, Romeoville. $7 (adults) and $4 (children).

Bank and Trust in Joliet. For more informa• English as a Second Language Gramtary School cafeteria, 210 W. Black Road, Carryouts available. For more information, tion, visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org or call mar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library Shorewood. For more information, visit www. District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Concall Susan Brown at 708-516- 3549.

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100 S. Infantry Drive, Joliet. Call 815-725• Super Bowl Sunday Tamales – 8:30 a.m. cafeteria, 3389 Longford Drive, Joliet. For • “Understanding Post-Traumatic Slave 0746. to 1:30 p.m., St. Mary Immaculate Parish, more information, visit www.troy30c.org.

Syndrome and Why Black Lives Matter” • Three Rivers Gardening Angels –7 p.m., – 1 to 2:30 p.m., Joliet Junior College, 1215 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Preorders Channahon Methodist Church, 34751 Eames Houbolt Road, K-200, Joliet. For information, available. Call John Arduino at 815-524-5868 Feb. 5 St., Channahon. A.J. Vilt, from Vilt’s Garden • Master Your Job Search – 9 a.m., Work- or Steve Zimmer at 815-436-0458. For more visit www.jjc.edu/multicultural-affairs, or Center, will speak on spring gardening. New force Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood information, visit www.kofc5573.org. contact Antione Edwards at aedwards@jjc. members and guests welcome.

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OBITUARIES

SHIRLEY A. BERTI Shirley A. Berti, Nee Conroy, passed away peacefully, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at her home with family by her side.

Shirley was survived by her loving husband, Richard Berti; four children, Carol (Mark) Morrison, Linda (Cary) Rees, Laura (Tim) Reilly and Rich (Jackie) Berti; 10 grandchildren, Alex (April) Morrison, Becky (Vishwa) Narayanan, Eric (Kathy) Lombardi, Nathan Rees, Matthew Rees, Amanda (Rocky) Koehler, Amy (Freddy) Salazar, Maryjane Reilly, Evan Berti and Madison Berti; six great-grandchildren; one brother; loving in-laws, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Jane (Huston) Conroy; four sisters; and four brothers.

Shirley loved spending time with family and will be dearly missed.

Howard Ward Brigham, age 79. At rest Jan. 22, 2016. Beloved husband and best friend to Leona (nee Gonzales); loving father of Douglas (Sandi), Robert (Susan), Michael (Marrissa) and Christopher “CB” (Jodi, fiancée).

Grandfather of Charles “Chuck”, Daniel, Cailee, Alana and Connor.

“Cowie” to Shelby, Aaron, Eliana and Leia. Great-grandfather to Kennedy, Shalin and Alister. Son of the late Fern (Carlson) and N. Ward Brigham.

Brother to Raymond “Scott” Brigham and the late Ronald Brigham. Dear friend and brother-in-law to Donna (Jim) Fijolek.

Private cremation service provided

by Director on Demand. A private Interment at a later date in Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Howard’s name to: Gooddaysfromcdf.org.

ELIZABETH C. CINKOVICH

Plainfield.

Born Oct. 8, 1918, in Centerville, IA, to Stanley and Ella (nee Tomich) Brozovich. Member of JoAnnites and the Croation Cultural Club, participated in Annointing of the Sick Masses,

Area Community Hospice Home would be appreciated.

For information, 815-741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com.

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February 1, 1975 – December 11, 2011

In Loving Memory of Our Jamie We miss your smile, your sarcasm, That beautiful voice, your courage.

You are forever in our hearts And always on our minds

Hugs & Love Mom, Dad, Amy, Dan & Mason

Born: Oct. 8, 1918; in Centerville, IA Died: Jan. 28, 2016; in Plainfield, IL Elizabeth C. Cinkovich (nee Brozovich), age 97.

Passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at HarborChase Assisted Living in

late George) Januska and the late Edward S. Czyzewicz; fond son-inlaw of Beverly and the late Edward Ester; dear brother of the late Steve Davenport, Carl (Teresa) Davenport, Debbie Czyzewicz, and Denise (Dave) Fudacz, Michael Januska, Cheryl Hall and Debbie (Wayne) Graczyk; special brother-in-law to Teri Wisdom, Nancy Hamik, Mary Jo (Gary) Grossi, the late Billy (Sandy) Plikuhn, Lora Lewis, Pam Humphrey and Maria Ester. Also a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.

A veteran of the United States Navy, Denny was an avid gardener and a lifelong Cubs fan who would do anything for his family and friends.

The family would like to thank Joliet Area Community Hospice for their care and support.

A Memorial Gathering for Denny Czyzewicz will be held Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington roads, Joliet. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 6 p.m.

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parish picnics, bake sales and medical missions. Nominated Woman of the Year in 1988 at St. Mary Nativity Church.

Survived by her two daughters, Mary Lou Duren and Ella (William III) Whalen; daughter-in-law, Jean Cinkovich; grandchildren, George (DeAnn) Cinkovich, Christine Galick, Christopher (Jessica) Duren, Michael (Jennifer) Duren, Gena (Rich) Voights, William IV Whalen (fiancee, Jennifer Rush) and Leah Whalen; great-grandchildren, Paige, Robert and Grace Galick, Evan and Taylor Cinkovich, Austin, James, Ryen, Madelyn, Jack, Jakob Duren, Alyssa Whalen, Isabella and Brigham Borseth; and many nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fabian A. (1982); son, George F. (2003); son-in-law, Paul W. Duren (2015); two brothers; and five sisters.

A special thank you to the entire staff at HarborChase Memory Care Unit and Season’s Hospice for their compassionate and loving care to Elizabeth. And also to St. Mary Nativity Church and the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Elizabeth C. Cinkovich will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington roads, Joliet. Interment St. Mary Nativity Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday morning, 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m.

For more information, 815-7415500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.

EDWARD D. CZYZEWICZ Edward D. Czyzewicz “Denny,” age 57, of Joliet, has found comfort with the Lord in the garden of his dreams on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, surrounded by loved ones.

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Dorothy Atkins went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

Born in Chatfield, Arkansas, she was a resident of Joliet for over 60 years.

Dorothy was employed by St. Joseph Hospital, and retired in 1998.

Her parents; husband; two brothers; and three sisters precede her in death.

Dorothy is survived by one son, Dennis (Linda) Atkins of Country Club Hills; one daughter, Mae (Henry) Adams of Shorewood; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Harris of Joliet and Arthur (Earlene) Harris of West Memphis, Arkansas; one sister, Dillie Rogers of West Memphis, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends.

Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 18101 West Oak Avenue, Lockport, Illinois, 60441, Reverend Richard D. House, Pastor. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m.

Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery, 1212 Washington Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60433. Pastor James Glaspie, Officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shirley’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Paul the Apostle Church would be appreciated.

Funeral services Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. from Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home to St. Paul the Apostle Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded.

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ROBERTO L. De La FUENTE Roberto L. De La Fuente, age 75, of Romeoville, IL, formerly of Andrews, TX, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.

Beloved husband of Celia (Luna) De La Fuente; loving father of Robert Lee (Lori), Rafael (Kelly), Marisol (James) McGee, Deborah (Michael) Ellison, Gina (Bill) Waldon, Rogelio and Roel; devoted grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of six; dear brother of Gloria, Stella (Donald), Aida (Marcos), Israel, Ortencia, Dora, Guadalupe and Diana (Ismael); many nieces and nephews.

Roberto retired from Musser-Selmer, LaGrange, IL after 13 years of service.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel 606 Townhall Dr. Romeoville, IL, funeral services Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, 10 a.m. at the Faith United Pentecostal Church 3400 Caton Farm Road, Joliet, IL. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, IL.

CATHERINE P. GRIPARIS Born: Dec. 19, 1926 Died: Jan. 29, 2016

Catherine P. Griparis (Nee Pappas) “Cay,” age 89. Suddenly, Friday Jan. 29, 2016, at home where Cay proceeded to sit down in a chair, closed her eyes, then woke up in the presence of the Lord.

Born Dec. 19, 1926, in Joliet, and a lifelong Joliet area resident. A graduate of Joliet Junior College with an Associates Degree in Biology. A graduate of Joliet Township High School, Class of 1944. Retired from General Electric in Morris after many years of service as a chemical safety technician. Following her retirement, she took a position with family at the White Hen Pantry on Essington Road and Caton Farm Road location.

A member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, where she was active in the church choir, the Daughters of Penelope and the Philoptochos Society. She was a loving, witty, caring woman whose center of her

universe was her family, starting with her seven granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, her children and their spouses, extended family and her very special friends. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy regularly.

Preceded in death by her infant daughter, Antoinette Griparis; her parents, Nicholas and Athena (nee Adamopolis) Pappas; one brother, Thomas (Mary) Pappas; two sisters, Helen (Nicholas) Douglas and Mary (Edward) Patrick.

Survived by her loving son, George (Deborah) Griparis of Florida; her loving daughter, Nancy (Al) Roechner of Joliet; seven granddaughters, Elaine (Phil) Gloeckner, Nicole (Ricky Rolon) Griparis, Alex Griparis, Tessa Griparis; Catherine (Vic) Carusi, Hallie Roechner and Zoe Roechner; four great-grandchildren, Geovana, Elliette, Maxwell Gloeckner; and Nico Carusi; two Godchildren, Thomas Stephens and Lainie Jenkins. Numerous nieces, nephews and many special friends also survive.

Funeral services for Catherine P. Griparis will be Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at 11:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N. Broadway Street, Joliet, for services at Noon.

Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Foundation in her name, would be appreciated.

Visitation Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. with Trisagion services at 6:30 p.m.

For information, 815-741-5500 or visit her book of memories at www. fredcdames.com

Molly Hursh, Cecilia Holder, Eero Holder and Amanda Klinger.

Preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Hilma Huumo; four brothers, Aronald, Arthur, Leonard and Reino Huumo. Two sisters-inlaw, Elvi Humo and Irene Huumo. A niece, Patricia Humo.

Anne was born Nov. 2, 1923, in Rockdale. She graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1941. Anne worked at the former P.J. Gould Company in Rockdale as the office manager. Member of First Lutheran Church in Joliet. Anne loved her cats and dogs and was a

true animal lover. She was a avid bowler on many leagues in Joliet.

She had a wonderful sense of humor that endeared her to all. Anne was a giving person who always helped her family, friends and neighbors.

She never forgot a birthday or special occasion and always sent cards. Her Finnish heritage was a important part of Anne’s life.

Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. Rev. Ray Krueger officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park II.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the DeKalb County Nursing Home will be appreciated.

Visitation will be held Monday from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m.

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OBITUARIES SANDRA J. KEENER

JUNE KRULL June Krull (nee Sproull), age 67, of Mazon, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Park Pointe in Morris.

Visitation and video tribute will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 N. Broadway in Coal City. (815-6342125) A Mass of Christian Burial will follow Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery, Mazon.

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EDWARD M. LAURENCE Born: Oct. 18, 1946 Died: Jan. 26, 2016

Edward Michael Laurence, age 69, of Shorewood, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his loving family by his side.

Born Oct. 18, 1946, in Chicago to

the late Joseph and Helen (Businskis) Laurence, he was a graduate of Leo Catholic High School. Employed with National Casein Company where he served as a purchasing agent for more than 40 years.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 19 years, Nina-Lee (MacConnell) Laurence of Shorewood; his children, Mark Laurence of New Lenox, Matthew (Gladys) Laurence of Singapore, Todd Gemskie (Julie Pavisich) of Woodridge, Kelly (Mike) Boyle of Naperville, Darcy (Eric) Schreiner of Manchester, MI, Tom Laurence of Huntly, Joe (Dorothy) Laurence of Chicago and Joan (Steve) Chontos of Prescott, AZ; and his grandchildren, AJ and Naomi Laurence, Cassidy and Ryan Boyle and Zoey, Joshua and Ainsely Schreiner.

A Memorial visitation for Edward M. Laurence will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington roads, Joliet.

Cremation rites have been accorded and interment will be private.

For information, 815-741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.

DONNIE POPPLETON

raised and educated in Braidwood, and formerly held employment with Wilmington Overhead and Door Company. Donnie was very artistic and enjoyed drawing. He had a big heart and was known in the neighborhood as someone who took pleasure in helping others.

Survivors include his parents, Paul and Judy Poppleton of Braidwood; one son, Layton James Poppleton; and the mother of his son, Kelly O’Toole, both of Elmwood, Nebraska; his paternal grandmother, Nancy Ann Howard of Hiram, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Louise (Roger) Sparks, Peggy Minton, James Minton, Barbara Minton, Paul (Angela) Minton, Nancy (Bill) Horn, John (Martha) Minton, Debbie Pointer, Donell (Johnny) Watkins and Shawn White; and numerous great aunts and great uncles, as well as cousins and friends.

Donnie was preceded by grandparents, William and Agnes Minton and Donald Ray Poppleton; and aunt, Mary Catherine Minton-Mitchell.

Visitation and video tribute will be Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Christian Faith Center, 1800 S. Water St., in Wilmington.

Funeral services will follow in the church on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow the services in Wesley Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Donnie’s memory to the family for their distribution.

Guest book Memorial page: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com.

Born: June 5, 1985 Died: Jan. 27, 2016

Donnie Poppleton, age 30, of Braidwood passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016.

Born June 5, 1985, in Joliet, Donald James is a son of Paul and Judy (Minton) Poppleton. He was

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CHRISTOPHER A. SANDERS SR. Christopher A. “Chris” Sanders Sr. age 42, late of New Lenox.

Survived by his wife, Tina (nee O’Gorman); his children, Shannon (Josh) Rogers, Amber (Stephen) Koche, Tracey (Stephen) Hulbert, Christopher “CJ” A. Sanders Jr. and Cameren Sanders; his grandchildren, Scott, Isabella, Gianna, Addison, Lucca, Zachary, Maya and Guage.

Chris is also survived by his parents, Michael and Carolyn Sanders; and a brother, Steve (Becky) Sanders.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Sanders.

Private funeral services were held Tuesday Jan. 26, 2016.

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DEAN VAN TASSEL Dean Van Tassel, age 85, of Fairfield, passed away at 7 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

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Sandra J. Keener “Sandy” (nee: Herring), age 68, of Lockport, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at her home with her family at her side.

Born in Peoria, living in Lockport most of her life. Sandy was employed at Harrah’s Casino, Joliet for 14 years.

Member of Lockport American Legion John Olson Post #18 Ladies Auxiliary. She loved watching movies and having retail therapy with her sister-in-law, but her biggest joy in life was spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, William Sr. and Patricia (Brinker) Herring; and a sister, Deborah (Donald) Jenkins.

Survived by her husband, Phillip (Flip) Sr.; her children, DeeAnn (Jeff Pesavento) Keener, Tracy (Darrin Johnson) Keener, Phillip Jr. and Dena (Jeff Wheeler) Montiel; grandchildren, Cody Johnson, Keith (Maria) Pesavento and Logan Wheeler; great-grandchildren, Blake and Ava Pesavento and a brother William Jr. (Lollie) Herring.

Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Baldrick’s Foundation or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

Per Sandy’s wishes, cremation rites were respectfully addressed.

Sandy will be dearly missed by anyone who had the pleasure to know her. Her personality was infectious and you could not help but love her.

A special thanks to the many friends and family who were with her during this time.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME,

1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT with Memorial Services at 7 p.m. with Deacon Rob Wiereman officiating.

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook or to attain directions at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com.

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Man shot, injured driving on Chicagoarea expressway

CHICAGO – Authorities said a man was shot on the Bishop Ford Freeway in south suburban Chicago area early Saturday, causing northbound traffic to be shut down during an investigation.

Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting on Interstate 57 between 147th Street and the Cal Sag. The shooting occurred around 3:40 a.m.

The Chicago Sun-Times and WGN-TV are reporting the man was wounded in the leg.

ISP officials said a white SUV pulled alongside the victims and opened fire. A 22-year-old man driving the targeted vehicle lost control and struck a guardrail on the right side of the expressway.

Two men in their 20s were passengers in the victims’ vehicle. One of them suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital in Harvey.

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Rauner names Illinois’ 1st statewide 911 administrator

SPRINGFIELD – The director of an emergency dispatch system in Chicago’s northwest suburbs has been named to lead Illinois’ new statewide 911 system.

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday named Cindy Barbera-Brelle to serve as Illinois’ first statewide 911 administrator.

In a news release, the governor’s office said Barbera-Brelle will oversee the transition of 911 services from the Illinois Commerce Commission to the Illinois State Police. She’ll also supervise the expansion of 911 to 11 rural counties that have not had it.

Barbera-Brelle currently works as executive director of the Northwest Central Dispatch System, which serves 11 suburban Cook County communities.

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Fewer Hispanic students take extended absences

CHICAGO – Educators at Chicago-area schools with high populations of Hispanic students said they’re no longer seeing large numbers of students taking extended winter absences to visit family abroad.

Antonio del Real, dean of students at Community High School in West Chicago, told The Chicago Tribune that only a handful of Hispanic students asked for extra time off around the holidays this winter, down from 10 to 15 percent of the student population five years ago, resulting in a drop in the number of students who need to catch up in January.

Officials in other school districts reported similar decreases.

“It’s great that they can be here and not miss so much,” del Real said. “We still have students leave, but not for long periods of time.”

A decade ago, school officials were holding forums to educate parents on the importance of attendance and making it clear that students who stayed out of school for extended periods could fail.

School officials said parents have told them immigration enforcement makes it harder for families with mixed immigration status to re-enter the United States after long breaks. Also, many current parents of Hispanic students went to school in the U.S., so they are more familiar with the importance of attendance.

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Chicago, airlines agree on last runway in O’Hare overhaul

CHICAGO – The city of Chicago and two major airlines have reached a $1.3 billion deal to build the final runway in the overhaul of O’Hare International Airport.

The agreement between the

city, United Airlines and American Airlines was announced Saturday. Construction will begin in May with the new runway opening in 2020.

For years, Chicago has been untangling O’Hare’s six crisscrossing runways and rearranging them in a safer, more efficient side-by-side layout. It’s supposed to unclog one of the nation’s worst aviation bottlenecks.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel told Crain’s Chicago Business the city went after the deal “like a heat-seeking missile.” He told the Chicago Tribune his goal is to make O’Hare the nation’s best airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration is contributing $345 million to the project.

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Historic Winnebago Town Hall threatened

WINNEBAGO – If the walls of the 122-year-old town

hall in Winnebago could talk, they would tell of community dances, Boy Scout meetings and presidential balloting.

But they’d also bemoan a crumbling foundation, mold contamination and a leaking roof.

The Rockford Register Star reported that township government officials recently abandoned the 1894 hall in Winnebago and put it up for sale. It has been appraised at $62,000 but a buyer would spend thousands to make it habitable.

Local historian John Rowley said his high school band practiced there. Scout troops met there and theater productions were staged. He said he would like to see a buyer step up, but “it would take some work.”

However, there are others who want to see the building razed and the adjacent veterans’ park expanded.

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DENVER – One person was fatally shot and seven others were injured in a shooting and stabbing at a motorcycle expo on Saturday, Denver police said.

Police Chief Robert White told reporters it was unclear what prompted the incident at the National Western Complex, where the Colorado Motorcycle Expo was being held this weekend.

Police were interviewing several witnesses, including those being treated at the hospital, and were also talking to one person of interest, he said.

Investigators believe there was an exchange of gunfire at about 1 p.m. In addition to the person who was shot and killed, three others were shot, another person was stabbed and three others suffered injuries from a fistfight, White said.

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WASHINGTON – In a public show of support, President Barack Obama will meet with Muslim community members

Wednesday in Baltimore on his first presidential visit to an American mosque.

Obama plans to hold talks with Muslim leaders at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, the White House announced Saturday.

The visit will amount to a public embrace of Muslims by Obama at a time when public sentiment against them seems to be growing, largely fueled by fears of terrorist acts carried out by extremist groups.

Tip about van led to arrest of California escapees

SANTA ANA, Calif. – After a week of SWAT raids and a gang dragnet, it was an observant citizen who led police to the two remaining fugitives who broke out of a California jail eight days ago using a Google Earth map and a rope made of bed linens.

A citizen flagged down officers near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park just before 9 a.m. Saturday and pointed out a parked white van that looked like one believed to be stolen by a trio of inmates during the brazen escape, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said at a news conference.

Police approached and Hossein Nayeri – whom officials have called the most likely mastermind in the escape – was captured after a short foot chase. Police discovered the second fugitive, 20-year-old Jonathan Tieu, hiding in the van with ammunition, but no gun, she said.

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A law enforcement vehicle heads away from a roadblock near the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Ore., Thursday.

4 remaining occupiers of Oregon wildlife refuge remain watchful

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS and MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press

BURNS, Ore. – Four people occupying an Oregon wildlife refuge held their position Saturday and posted live videos that reveal their hyper-vigilance against federal officials who they fear may try to move them out to end the monthlong standoff.

The jailed group’s leader, Ammon Bundy, and 10 others who were arrested earlier in the week remained in custody. Through his lawyer, Bundy on Saturday again called on the remaining occupiers to leave.

During one early morning video posted by a man identified as David Fry, the armed occupiers express concerns about nearby aircraft, and Fry gets jumpy when he believes he hears gunshots near the entrance.

“False alarm,” he then said after realizing the noise came from a generator or some other type of equipment.

“We’re not dead yet,” he said, repeating a theme that he and others have expressed through the weeks of the occupation. They’ve said they will only leave if given immu-

nity from prosecution and are ready to die defending their position.

The FBI has said it’s trying to resolve the situation peacefully.

Meanwhile, some residents of the nearby town of Burns, Oregon, say they are sick of the disruption to their lives.

“We just want to go back to the way we were,” said Barbara Ormond, who owns a quilt store in downtown Burns, on Saturday. “We want everyone to leave us alone.”

While the standoff has led to filled-up hotels and restaurants, others say the conflict is upsetting to residents and pitting neighbor against neighbor as people have opposing views.

“It’s tearing the community apart,” said Bonnie Angleton, who owns a gift shop downtown. “I care about the people who live here.”

Kate Marsh, an artist in town, said many residents work for the government, while many others have their livelihoods depend on government agencies.

“There is some dissension in the community,” Marsh said.

Court documents against the 11 occupiers under arrest

show FBI agents have scrutinized social media postings, interviews and online talk shows that have been during the standoff that began Jan. 2.

Authorities say Bundy, the principal leader of the group that seized the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and others used the social media and other platforms to summon recruits to join their takeover.

Bundy and several other jailed leaders appeared Friday in federal court in Portland, where a judge denied their release. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman said Bundy, his brother Ryan Bundy and Ryan Payne pose a danger to the community, and she is concerned they would not follow orders to return to Oregon for criminal proceedings.

The only woman arrested so far in the standoff, Shawna Cox, will be allowed to go home while her case makes its way through the court system. But Beckerman said that won’t happen until after the occupation ends.

Ammon Bundy’s lawyer, Lissa Casey, said her client is not aligned with those remaining at the refuge near Burns.

“He is done in Harney County,” she said.

By DAVID A. LIEB

The Associated Press

By PAUL ELIAS

The Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet work requirements that began kicking in this month.

The rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was triggered by the improving economy – specifically, falling unemployment. But it is raising concerns among the poor, social service providers and food pantry workers, who fear an influx of hungry people.

Recent experience in other states indicates that most of those affected will probably not meet the work requirements and will be cut off from food stamps.

For many people, “it means less food, less adequate nutrition. And over the span of time, that can certainly have an impact on health – and the health care system,” said Dave Krepcho, president and chief executive of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Advocates say some adults trying to find work face a host of obstacles, including criminal records, disabilities or lack of a driver’s license.

The work-for-food requirements were first enacted under the 1996 welfare reform law signed by President Bill Clinton and sponsored by then-Rep. John Kasich, who is now Ohio’s governor and a Republican candidate for president.

The provision applies to able-bodied adults ages 18 through 49 who have no children or other dependents in their home. It requires them to work, volunteer or attend education or job-training courses at least 80 hours a month to receive food aid. If they don’t, their benefits are cut off after three months.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture can waive those

ALABAMA

About 44,000.

ALASKA

About 3,000 in Anchorage. Work waivers remain for the rest of the state.

ARIZONA

About 33,500.

ARKANSAS

About 31,300.

CONNECTICUT

About 3,650.

FLORIDA

About 300,000.

GEORGIA

About 6,100 in the suburban Atlanta counties of Cobb, Gwinnett and Hall.

KENTUCKY

About 17,500 in eight counties.

MARYLAND

About 15,400 in six counties.

MASSACHUSETTS

About 23,000.

MISSISSIPPI

About 75,000.

MISSOURI

About 60,000.

NEW JERSEY

About 11,000.

NEW MEXICO

About 24,000.

NEW YORK

About 51,000.

NORTH CAROLINA

About 110,000, including about half Jan. 1 and the other half July 1.

OREGON

About 9,600 in the Portland area.

PENNSYLVANIA

About 48,000, starting March 1.

TENNESSEE

About 150,000.

WASHINGTON

About 36,000 in the Seattle area.

WEST VIRGINIA

About 27,000 in nine counties. later for failing to meet the requirements.

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SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco police officers are being asked to combat racism in the ranks and take a pledge to turn in colleagues displaying intolerant behavior, such as slurs and jokes targeting people of color, gays and women.

The pledge is part of a broader public relations campaign by the embattled police department to repair frayed relations with minority neighborhoods and community activists.

The campaign comes amid growing tensions between police and black communities that are shaking up departments across the country and have led to the dismissal of top brass in some cities, including Chicago. Politically progressive San Francisco is not immune from the unrest. The Dec. 2 shooting of a young black man clutching a kitchen knife by five officers has increased racial tensions and sparked calls for the police chief’s removal.

So far, San Francisco’s mayor has stood behind the chief amid the emergence of racist text messages exchanged among several officers and a judge’s decision that he failed to punish the officers in timely fashion.

Police say Mario Woods, 26, had stabbed a stranger earlier that day, ignored commands to drop the knife and shook off blasts of tear gas and shots from a bean bag gun before officers opened fire.

Police say only one of the five officers involved was white, but protests over the shooting persists. Mayor Ed Lee has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate.

Chief Greg Suhr said the pledge and the “Not on My Watch” campaign had been in the works long before the Woods shooting, but the incident gave the project new urgency. Several angry protests were organized in the rough neighborhood where Woods died. And people demanding

the chief’s dismissal disrupted the mayor’s inauguration on Jan. 8 and briefly shut down the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18.

Yulanda Williams, who leads a minority police officers group, helped initiate the pledge after she found that a white colleague used a black slur in text messages to other officers complaining about her promotion to sergeant. Other text messages exchanged among Williams’ colleagues contained racist and homophobic insults and slurs.

“I will not tolerate hate or bigotry in our community or from my fellow officers,” the seven-sentence pledge states in part. “I will confront intolerance and report any such conduct without question or pause.”

The department has also launched the website notonmywatchsfpd.org/ which instructs citizens and officers on how to file complaints against the police. The website includes a 10-minute video produced by a former television journalist, showing the chief, several officers and civic leaders reciting and discussing the pledge and the importance of rooting out intolerance in the ranks.

Law enforcement experts say San Francisco’s pledge is a novel way to try and tamp down rising tensions.

“I think it sends a good signal,” said University of South Carolina School of Law professor Seth Soughton, a former police officer and law enforcement scholar. “But whether or not the signal is strong enough remains to be seen.”

The Rev. Amos Brown, head of the local NAACP, chapter supports the pledge and called it a “step in the right direction.”

The police officers’ union has endorsed the pledge, though San Francisco Police Officers Association president Martin Halloran says reciting it is voluntary.

The police chief hopes every officer will recite the voluntary pledge every January.

work rules, either for entire states or certain counties and communities, when unemployment is high and jobs are scarce. Nearly every state was granted a waiver during the recession that began in 2008. But statewide waivers ended this month in at least 21 states, the largest group since the recession.

An Associated Press analysis of food aid figures shows that nearly 1.1 million adults stand to lose their benefits in those 21 states if they do not get a job or an exemption. That includes about 300,000 in Florida, 150,000 in Tennessee and 110,000 in North Carolina. The three states account for such a big share because they did not seek any further waivers for local communities.

In Tennessee, Terry Work said her 27-year-old deaf son recently was denied disability payments, meaning he is considered able-bodied. And that means he stands to lose his food stamps, even though she said her son has trouble keeping a job because of his deafness.

“I know there’s going to be a lot of people in the county hurt by this,” said Work, founder of Helping Hands of Hickman County, a social service agency in a community about an hour west of Nashville.

Nationwide, some 4.7 million food stamp recipients are deemed able-bodied adults without dependents, according to USDA. Only 1 in 4 has any income from a job. They receive an average of $164 a month from the program.

In states that already have implemented the work requirements, many recipients have ended up losing their benefits.

Wisconsin began phasing in work requirements last spring. Of the 22,500 able-bodied adults who became subject to the change between April and June, two-thirds were dropped from the rolls three months

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flux as 2016 voting begins

DES MOINES, Iowa – First there was the promise of political change in Barack Obama’s historic 2008 election. Then the pledge to upend Washington’s ways after the 2010 tea party wave.

But for some Americans, the change and disruption have come too slowly, or failed altogether. On the eve of the first contest on the 2016 presidential election calendar, these voters are pushing for bolder, more uncompromising action, with an intensity that has shaken both the Republican and Democratic establishments.

Candidates named Bush and Clinton – members of America’s elite political families – and others with deep ties to party leadership have been unexpectedly challenged by a billionaire businessman-turned-reality television star, a young senator loathed by GOP leaders and an unabashed democratic socialist.

“A lot of people feel like the status quo is a machine that’s grinding them down,” said Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. “They are gravitating toward candidates that are disruptive and promising massive change.”

Indeed, the campaigns of Republicans Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, as well as Democrat Bernie Sanders, have been fueled for months by anger, frustration and anxiety over an economic and national security landscape that is undeniably in flux – and a political system some voters believe is unwilling or incapable of meeting new challenges.

Wages have barely budged and the costs for housing, education and health care are soaring. The country is more racially and ethnically diverse than at any point in its history, with census data projecting white Americans will make up less than half the population by mid-century. New terrorist threats emanating from the Middle East feel both confusing and very close to home.

Monday’s Iowa caucuses will offer the first hard evidence of whether the outsider candidates can turn the energy around their campaigns into votes. On the Republican side,

Trump and Cruz have been battling for supremacy in Iowa.

Sanders has been cutting into Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton’s lead.

Sanders, an independent senator from Vermont who caucuses with Democrats on Capitol Hill, has spent years railing against the influence of wealthy and corporate interests on American politics. Yet even he says he’s surprised by what’s happening.

“My gut told me that this message would resonate with the American people, but to be honest with you it has resonated stronger and faster than I thought it would,” Sanders told The Associated Press.

Americans’ worries about the country’s trajectory are not new. For years, surveys have shown a large majority of Americans say the country is headed in the wrong direction.

But that sentiment now appears to be disproportionately driven by frustration with politics and the political system, especially among Republicans.

A recent Associated PressGfK poll showed that among the 74 percent of Americans with a negative view of the country’s direction, 51 percent of Republicans and 38 percent of Democrats listed at least one political reason for their negative outlook – far more than listed an economic or foreign policy-related reason.

No candidate has tapped into the public’s disillusionment with politics better than Trump.

The real estate mogul’s comments about Mexicans, Muslims and women are seen by his supporters as a welcome change from most candidates’ careful political correctness.

He’s also eschewed most of the trappings of modern presidential campaigns, including super political action committees and other high-dollar fundraising, which has only strengthened his appeal with voters who distrust career politicians.

“It’s harder and harder to believe in an establishment guy who’s so polished,” said Wayne Magoon, a 72-year-old from Exeter, New Hampshire, who described himself as a lifelong Republican. “I don’t vote for establishment guys who are too glossy.”

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By SUZAN FRASER

The Associated Press

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Turkish paramilitary police officers carry the dead body of a migrant from the beach near the Aegean town of Ayvacik, Canakkale, Turkey, Saturday. A boat carrying migrants to Greece hit rocks off the Turkish coast on Saturday and capsized, killing at least 33 people, including five children, officials and news reports said.

Some 75 other migrants were rescued. when Aylan Kurdi drowned, these latest drownings were barely mentioned in the media,” added Bouckaert, who played a crucial role in giving wide circulation on Twitter to the images of Kurdi last year.

“We have chosen to look away.”

Tima Kurdi, the Kurdis’ aunt, said she is heartbroken to know that children continue to die as her nephew did.

“No parent would put their children in that kind of situation unless what they were escaping from was worse,” she told the AP, speaking from a hair salon she recently opened in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.

“The image of my nephew Alan Kurdi was really powerful. People started to look at the crisis. But now, another boy and another boy and another boy are drowned,” she said. “I wish the world would not forget my nephew and his tragedy.

We have to stop the war or this won’t stop.”

While Turkish authorities gave the boy’s first name as Aylan, his aunt says the family prefers that it be transliterated as Alan.

Saturday’s tragedy occurred when the boat capsized as dozens of people attempted the deceptively short crossing from the Turkish coast to the

Greek island of Lesbos barely 5 miles away.

More than 250 migrants have drowned already this month trying to reach one of Greece’s offshore islands, entry point to the European Union and its uncertain promise of refuge from war and poverty.

The Turkish coast guard said three ships, a helicopter and team of divers searched the partially submerged craft and surrounding seas for more bodies as police on shore placed bodies, some 10 children among them, in black bags.

Journalists at the scene tried to interview some of the 75 survivors, but police took them

Turkey issues warning to Russia, claiming airspace violation

By SUZAN FRASER

The Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Moscow on Saturday that it would be forced to “endure the consequences” if its jets continue to violate Turkish airspace, after Ankara reported a new border infringement incident by a Russian plane.

NATO-member Turkey said another Russian warplane violated its airspace on Friday despite several warnings – two months after Turkey’s mili-

tary shot down a Russian jet for crossing over its territory.

The past incident seriously strained the previously close ties between the two countries, damaging a strong economic partnership.

“We regard this infringement which came despite all our warnings in Russian and in English as an effort by Russia to escalate the crisis in the region,” Erdogan told reporters before departing on a Latin American tour. “If Russia continues the violations of Turkey’s sovereign rights, it will be forced to endure the conse-

quences.”

He did not specify what those consequences might be.

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, denied that there was any violation of Turkey’s airspace and called the Turkish statements “unsubstantiated propaganda.” His statement was carried by state news agencies Tass and RIA Novosti.

Erdogan said he attempted to reach Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the issue but the Russian leader did not respond.

“These irresponsible steps do not help the Russian Federation, NATO-Russia relations or regional and global peace,” Erdogan said. “On the contrary they are detrimental.”

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said the Russian SU-34 crossed into Turkish airspace on Friday, ignoring several warnings in Russian and in English by Turkish radar units. It said Ankara summoned the Russian ambassador to the ministry Friday evening to “strongly protest” the violation. It was not clear where exactly the new infringement had occurred.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also called on Russia “to act responsibly and to fully respect NATO airspace” but also urged “calm and de-escalation” of tensions between Moscow and Ankara.

“Russia must take all necessary measures to ensure that such violations do not happen again,” he said in a statement.

“NATO stands in solidarity with Turkey and supports the territorial integrity of our ally, Turkey.”

There was no immediate comment on the incident from Moscow.

• Sunday, January 31, 2016

ANKARA, Turkey – A boat carrying Syrians attempting the short sea journey from Turkey to Greece struck rocks and capsized at dawn on Saturday, causing at least 37 people to drown, among them several babies and young children.

Images of dead children on a beach on Saturday were another soul-searing reminder that Europe’s migrant crisis keeps destroying lives and families by the day.

They recalled the photo of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi lying face down on a Turkish beach last year. His story put an intimate face on the Syrian refugee crisis for people across the world, prompting many to finally grapple with the magnitude of the suffering caused by the war in the Middle East and the treacherous journeys many risk seeking shelter in Europe.

By contrast, the heartbreaking images Saturday met a muted response, perhaps a sign that many have grown weary of the unending reports about the suffering of migrants even though the number of people dying at sea is rising.

“January has been the deadliest month so far for drownings between Turkey and Greece,” Peter Bouckaert, the emergencies director at Human Rights Watch, told The Associated Press in an email. “Almost every day, more drown on this dangerous journey.”

“It is deeply disturbing that after all those solemn pledges

away in buses, some bound for a local hospital to be treated for hypothermia and other injuries, others into police custody for questioning.

A Turkish government official said by the late afternoon that rescuers had recovered bodies trapped inside the wreckage of the 56-foot boat, which sank shortly after departing from the shore near the Aegean resort of Ayvacik, raising the death toll to 37. Saim Eskioglu, deputy governor for the coastal Canakkale province that includes Ayvacik, said the boat “hit rocks soon after it left the coast.”

“There were around 10 children among the dead,” Eskioglu said. “Four of them, unfortunately, were babies about one or two years old. We are deeply saddened.”

Eskioglu and Ayvacik’s mayor, Mehmet Unal Sahin, said most of the migrants were Syrians. The Anadolu Agency said the boat also bore natives of Afghanistan and Myanmar.

A private Turkish news agency, Dogan, said police arrested a Turkish man suspected of being the smuggler who organized Saturday’s failed sea crossing. The man denied responsibility, telling the Dogan agency that he also had relatives on board.

Weather conditions did not appear to be a significant factor in the sinking. Journalists at the scene said weather conditions Saturday on the Turkish coast were relatively mild, with light winds and temperatures around 54 Fahrenheit.

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Don’t be scared of market fluctuations

Dear Mr. Berko: I’m 54, a self-employed engineer, married and have over $897,000 in my retirement plan that was worth $1,050,000 at the end of 2015. I’m scared of this market and my wife thinks I should sell and buy U.S. Treasury bonds. Our broker of 12 years keeps telling us: “You have to do what you have to do” and is no help.

We have been reading your column since we heard you speak in Gainesville, Florida, in 2009. The market was bad then, but your story about owning blue-chip type stocks plus the power of capitalism encouraged me to stay invested. And that was a good decision.

At 54, do you think it’s time to pull the plug and go to cash? The country was so much better off when I began working in 1984. – JG, Gainesville, Florida Dear JG: This is the type of market

where caring, knowledgeable, wise and experienced brokers (they seem to be fewer in number) must counsel with their clients to stay the course.

This is the type of market where knowledgable, wise and experienced brokers should hold a client’s hands and caringly (if brokers can’t be caring, they should fake it) assure clients

TAKING STOCK Malcolm Berko that the falling market is temporary and normal. And because I suspect your account owns quality equities with low betas (including some oils), your dumb adviser should tell you two things: (1) stay the course and (2) every downturn is temporary.

The stock market is not as predictable as the weather – although like the weather, it has its rhythms. As certain as winter follows fall, markets will decline. And as certain as spring follows winter, the markets will rise again.

Since 1871, the market has fallen 10 percent about six times every 11 years. And like the seasons, you can depend on that. Still, many investors become nervous Nellies and seriously want to liquidate. But markets come back every time, and every time the market comes back, it comes back higher.

During that 145 years, the market also has fallen about 20 percent about every 48 months. You can depend on

that, too. While that’s as normal as the sunshine and the rain, it still gives investors a serious cases of shivering fits. Those investors don’t have the good advisers, can’t manage their anxiety and move to cash.

But the market comes back, and it comes back higher each time. And about once every decade the market declines more than 30 percent and investors who can’t handle the heat have to leave the kitchen. But the market comes back higher – it has done so every time.

It’s easy to anthropomorphize the stock market as bullish, fickle, stubborn, raging, bearish, unresponsive or nervous. Business writers commonly ascribe these verbs (and others) to the market, giving it human traits. And because the stock market is a millisecond-by-millisecond consensus of what millions and millions of buyers and sellers are thinking, it has developed its own, endogenously generated, circadian-like rhythm.

And Morgan Housel proved it.

Housel, an analyst for the Motley Fool, reviewed stock market data going back to 1871 that covered a plethora of financial crises, national scandals,

horrible recessions and two world wars.

His research determined there’s an 80 percent degree of probability that every five years after 1871 you’d be worth more money because your portfolio will have a higher value.

According to Housel, the S&P 500, every five years since 1871, adjusted for dividends and inflation, rose an average of 47 percent.

But when the S&P falls 20 percent, the five-year returns averaged 61 percent. After a drop of 30 percent, the average return over the following five years was 78 percent. But after a 40 percent drop, the returns five years hence averaged 102 percent. And those numbers ain’t chopped liver.

Market drops never feel temporary but they always are. Stay the course, but can that corpse of a broker who is dangerous to your financial health?

And yes, the country seemed so much better off in 1984, but that was because you were single and a 22-year-old kid.

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

BUSINESS BRIEFS NuMark Credit Union to host ‘first-time homebuyers’ seminar

company, announced recently that the Plainfield-area interior design franchise, CREST HILL – NuMark Credit Union will owned by Jan Bromberek, reached an all-time record of more than $500,000 in host a free “First-Time Homebuyers” cumulative yearly sales in 2015. seminar. First-time homebuyers are “We celebrated our 20th year in welcome to attend the free seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 18 at its Crest Hill office, business in 2015 and couldn’t have asked for a more exciting way to finish off our 2380 Caton Farm Road. milestone year than with this record The panel of local professionals, including the vice president of mortgage sales achievement,” Bromberek said in a news release. loans, real estate agent, home inspec“This is a credit to my talented team of tor, appraiser and representative from decorators and support staff. We’ve had the title company. Participants will get a busy year with the addition of several all their questions answered regarding new team members and the opening of inspection, buying, and closing on their our new studio location in Oswego, so first home. achieving our highest sales numbers in Participants do not need to be a NuMark Credit Union member to attend. the history of our franchise is simply the icing on the cake!”

Seating is limited, so interested parThe Bromberek Design Team was ticipants should register in advance by consistently recognized for high sales calling 815-729-3211. numbers throughout the year, including being ranked as the No. 1 Franchise in the Plainfield-area interior design Nation in October for sales of more than franchise cites record sales $158,000.

PLAINFIELD – Decorating Den InteTwo decorators from the Bromberek riors, North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise Design Team, Christi Purcell and Kim

D’Angelo, also were recognized in the “Top 10 U.S. Decorators” for top sales in August and October. D’Angelo joined the Bromberek Design Team in June 2015 and Purcell celebrated her one-year anniversary with the team in November 2015.

Since opening her franchise in 1995, Bromberek has been recognized for a number of design and business achievements, including lifetime membership in Decorating Den Interior’s Century Society, the Positive Thinkers Award and the Directors Club Award for top sales, and has been a consistent winner in the National Dream Room Competition, featuring top design work from all over the country.

Panattoni delivers new developments in Lockport

LOCKPORT – Nicolson, Porter & List announced last week that two spec buildings in Panattoni Development Co.’s 355 Corporate Center in Lockport are now complete.

Panattoni Development Co. has made its first move into the Interstate 355

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extension with the new 50-acre 355 Corporate Center in Lockport.

The first two light industrial buildings at the business park are now complete. Nicolson, Porter & List Inc. has been hired as exclusive leasing agent for the buildings and all of 355 Corporate Center.

Building 1 totals 273,640 square feet and features up to 65 docks, four driveins and parking for 268 cars. Building 2 is 228,690 square feet and offers up to 65 docks, four drive-ins and parking for 240 cars.

Both buildings feature 32-foot clear height, ESFR sprinkler systems and highly visible locations, including more than a half mile of highway frontage on I-355.

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Make results worth the wait

Time is the stuff life is made of, so the saying goes.

When government wastes the people’s money, that’s bad enough. When it wastes the people’s time, that’s worse.

At first, the Illinois Department of Revenue’s early January announcement that it would delay income tax refund payments to fight fraud seemed understandable, even prudent.

Connie Beard, state revenue director, said the refund payment delays would allow the department to “better detect attempts at identity theft and ensure taxpayer refunds do not fall needlessly into the hands of criminals.”

You know, the kinds of criminals that steal people’s identities, fraudulently submit false tax returns, and make off with thousands of dollars in stolen money sent out by well-meaning but duped state workers.

From the way it was explained, the first tax refunds won’t be made until the middle of March, at the earliest, for people who file state returns before March 1. For those filing after March 1, tack on two or three weeks after the filing date before refunds will be issued.

Revenue department workers presumably will use the extra time to scrutinize tax returns, weed out the attempts at fraud, and reduce the amount of money mistakenly doled out to crooks.

That all sounds good, but we can’t help but think about all the time wasted for honest taxpayers who work hard, file tax returns early and look forward to receiving their refunds in a timely manner.

Many honest taxpayers likely plan to spend their refunds on various goods and services. Perhaps they want to make a down payment on a large purchase, or hope to use the money for a spring vacation trip, or any number of other things.

Now they will have to wait two or three weeks longer than normal to receive their refunds before moving ahead with their plans.

The state already is notoriously adept at making people wait. Schools must wait for state aid payments. So do public universities and social service agencies.

State vendors have had to wait months for payments.

The state is more than $7 billion in arrears to various vendors, according to the Illinois Comptroller’s Office.

All Illinoisans have been waiting for a state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1, and waiting, and waiting, to the tune of seven months now.

So if people are not so enthusiastic about an additional waiting period, this one for income tax refund payments, they have a good reason.

The Department of Revenue must ensure it uses the extra time wisely and carries through on its promises to cut back on the fraud its leader says she is targeting.

In other words, the results had better be worth the wait.

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AMENDMENT

Cruz was reason for Trump’s no-show A few days ago, I remarked on how this election was “a season of volatility,” and added that in spite of that, in Iowa “both the Republicans and the Democrats will have one more opportunity to make their final pitches before voters head to their local precincts.”

Well, scratch that. Democrats definitely got a last opportunity to hear former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley make their final arguments. While the candidates did not get a chance to confront each other, they spent the better part of two hours answering questions from undecided voters.

And even with all the media attention and visits by the candidates, Iowans are famous for placing a banana peel in the path of so-called front-runners.

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VIEWS Donna Brazile Which leads me to believe that the Republicans might be in for a surprise.

GOP front-runner Donald Trump threw democracy under the bus by dropping out of the most anticipated debate before the Iowa caucuses.

After months of back and forth between the Fox News Channel, anchor Megyn Kelly and others, Trump decided to pull out.

The media loves the unusual, and Trump, a 21st-century P.T. Barnum, knows how to feed their hunger. The Republican caucus, like the Democrats’, remains a photo-finish horse race. But, here’s a stunner: A Fox network poll showed

that as some voters moved from Sen. Ted Cruz to Trump, their likelihood of voting at a caucus dropped in just two weeks from “definitely” (59 percent) to “probably” (54 percent).

Trump’s unending fireworks and chaos might be producing emotional overload among Republican voters. A drop in voting enthusiasm is not good.

Trump had boasted earlier that “I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose voters.” He started his campaign with an aim to possess the Republican hard right by telling them, in street language, what they wanted to hear – and so bind them to him as “authentic” and as “someone who says what we’re thinking.” In truth, today they are Trump’s possession.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Provide funding sources for higher education

To the Editor: The House voted Jan. 28 on an amendment to Senate Bill 2043. The appropriations bill, which strangely did not go through the Higher Education Appropriations Committee, appropriates $721 million to the Monetary Assistance Program and the state’s community colleges without a funding source. The bill makes no appropriations to our struggling universities.

Our backlog of unpaid bills sits at over $7 billion. It’s an accounting fallacy to say the passage of this legislation means money will make it to our students. Every day the comptroller’s office has to make difficult choices as to what payments the state can make to services and agencies because we have more money that needs to go out than we take in.

The bill’s sponsor admitted during debate that it would be up to the comptroller’s office to decide priorities because these new appropriations would crowd out important social services, programs and providers.

It is an abdication of our authority as the body responsible for crafting a budget to put the onus on an already overwhelmed office.

For these reasons, I did not vote for SB 2043. I believe we need to fund higher education institutions and make sure every young Illinoisan can afford to get the education they deserve. I do not believe this bill is the way to go about it.

House Bill 4539 funds not only MAP and community colleges, but also the state’s public universities. Together with HB 4521, it provides a revenue source by granting similar flexibility to the governor that he was given with the bipartisan fiscal year 2015 budget fix. It would give the governor’s office the ability to manage funds and resources to adequately fund programs, including higher education.

Our students and higher education institutions are suffering potentially permanent damage. We need to fix this now, but do it in a realistic way that provides tangible

funding so we aren’t making empty promises. We can’t keep our citizens hurting while pretending to help them.

State Rep. Margo McDermed R-Mokena

What about Trump?

To the Editor: Why the Donald Trump phenomena and what should the GOP do about it? Trump gives voice to what many people are thinking. Many people, especially in the GOP voter base, are upset with illegal immigration, Islamic terrorism, taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood’s baby butchering, and President Barack Obama’s dictatorial actions ignoring laws, Constitution, and Congress.

They recently elected conservatives to fix the problems and are furious that the establishment GOP leadership does nothing. This explains the voting for outsiders and anti-establishment candidates like Trump, Ted Cruz and Ben Carson. The GOP leadership can fight the people and split the party, or they can do what the people want.

If the voters are concerned about Trump’s rough edges, they should vote for Sen. Cruz, who is the respectable, conservative, consistent Republican with the boldness of Trump. Many politicians espouse conservative values while campaigning, but do differently when in office.

Cruz has demonstrated doing in office what he said while campaigning. Cruz has stood up to Obama’s overreaches and GOP leadership misdirections.

The more the political establishment and liberal media attack the outsiders, the more the people go for Trump and Cruz.

The establishment is now concerned and some are warming toward Trump hoping he can be swayed by special financial deals. Trump has a history of sleazy financial dealings and bankruptcies losing other people’s money. Cruz should be the people’s choice.

The good thing for the GOP is that any of

the Republican candidates are better than the Democrat candidates. Hillary Clinton is an old, rich, untrustworthy, arguably corrupt liar. Bernie Sanders is a very old, somewhat radical socialist, whose free stuff results in middle class tax increases.

Any claimed net benefit is based on optimistic and dubious assumptions. Forget Trump and the Democrats, vote for Cruz.

As to seniority, in Illinois, when the number of teachers are reduced in a district, the reality is that the newest and cheapest go first, regardless of their quality, by law. The districts would, if they could, “dump” the most senior teachers, and most expensive, regardless of quality.

This was hardly a David vs. Goliath case, not with Koch brother money behind it.

Robert C. Lemke

Paul Breit

Joliet

Tinley Park

Reeder’s attack on unions continues

Which police needed (or which kind of policing do you want?)

To the Editor: Mr. Scott Reeder continues his attack on unions in his latest screed, “Case at high court has potential to be landmark,” that appeared on the Opinions page of the Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, edition of The Herald-News. This time he attempts to portray Rebecca Friedrichs as a simple elementary school teacher, abused by her union.

The reality is that she is an active, anti-union agitator who writes for the Union Watch, an anti-labor publication of the California Policy Center. This group is financed by The Center for Individual Rights, whose funding comes in part from the Koch brothers. Her lawyer was also paid by this group.

This case is an attempt to reverse a 1977 unanimous court ruling that allowed nonmembers to be charged for the cost of bargaining a contract that provided benefits for all members and nonmembers.

All are expected to pay their fair share of those costs. He also claims that she is fighting against tenure, which supposedly protects bad teachers. In Illinois, if there are bad teachers in a school district, it is the fault of the administration who hired them and has the power to fire them, regardless of tenure. They did not do their job. The union is required to represent the teacher, member or not, to ensure due process, which is guaranteed by the Fifth and 14th Amendments.

To the Editor: Last night on TV, a woman was interviewed after two teenagers were killed and one wounded in a Chicago drive-by shooting. She was upset about the police not doing something to stop these shootings.

I could imagine the same woman complaining to the media and protesting because the police were doing stop and frisk searches and rough interviews. I could see her watching an episode of “Chicago PD” and cheering when they caught the bad guy.

In a war zone like parts of Chicago, the gang culture is the way of life. The people would like a police force like “Barney Miller” or “Hill Street Blues.” The crooks in “Barney Miller” respected the police and were treated as good friends. “Hill Street Blues” is more near reality, but they allowed the gangs to operate under some control and restrictions.

Murderers and drive-by shooters were turned in by the gang leaders, friends, citizens, or some clever trick. In real life, this isn’t going to happen.

You can rein in the police to “Barney Miller” standards, losing the battle, or let “Chicago PD” push back the criminal element so good people can feel safe. Wants and needs aren’t the same. Which one do you think is needed?

Chuck Johnson Morris

Ronald Reagan skipped last Iowa debate, but also lost in that state • BRAZILE

Continued from page 33 Trump, who in 2011 praised Kelly’s moderating skills, today says she’s so “mean” to him that he’d withdraw rather than be toyed with by a moderator. It’s well-known that conservatives hate the media, so they nodded in agreement.

Using Kelly as cover, Trump was a no-show for a debate where the pressure to perform was enormous. It only takes a single, significant slip for a candidate’s fortunes to change. That’s the kind of pressure presidents deal with daily. But Trump dodged danger by using an excuse he knew his followers would accept.

Trump claims to have won

all the debates, which isn’t true. He did poorly in the second debate, falling significantly in the polls. The last debate was considered a toss-up. And professionals in the political arena unanimously consider Cruz the best debater of the remaining 12-candidate field.

Cruz would have worked to maneuver Trump into a position where he’d have to talk

specifics. That’s something Trump can’t do because he is the least informed. Trump was the only candidate, for instance, who didn’t know our nuclear defense is based on a triad strategy of bombers, missiles and submarine-launched missiles.

Right-wing media was quick to note that Ronald Reagan skipped the last debate

in Iowa in 1980. However, Reagan lost Iowa, something his private polling likely showed before he dropped out.

• Donna Brazile is a senior Democratic strategist, a political commentator and contributor to CNN and ABC News, and a contributing columnist to Ms. Magazine and O, the Oprah Magazine.

Contact Sports Editor Dick Goss at 815-280-4123 or at dgoss@shawmedia.com.

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Joliet West’s Trevian Bell goes up for a shot as Joliet Central’s Jomarre McNair attempts to block the shot during the first half Friday in Joliet. West defeated Central, 58-51.

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET WEST 58, JOLIET CENTRAL 51

Big crowd sees Joliet West top Central

By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The crowd estimated at about 2,500 expected to see a good basketball game, and they got one.

Visiting Joliet West led Joliet Central the entire second half of Friday’s SouthWest Suburban Blue showdown, but could not put away the Steelmen until the final 80 seconds.

While Central was unable to capitalize on opportunities down the stretch, West’s Jason Bingham made two free throws with 1:17 left and Teyvion Kirk hit five more foul shots to secure the 58-51 victory.

The result kept the Tigers (13-6, 4-3) in the running in the conference race. The Steelmen (10-8, 5-2) had entered in a tie with Homewood-Flossmoor for the top spot in the league.

“This was a very good basketball game, a very wellcoached game,” West coach

Nick DiForit said. “Jeff [Corcoran], the Central coach did a great job.

“I’d be lying if I said this was not a good win. We had our best week of practice in a long time, and it really helped.

I’m happy the community got to see a good, well-coached game.”

Not that everything went perfectly, of course. Former Central standout Jeremy Krieger talked with the Steelmen before the game and said that’s not unexpected in this matchup.

“Jeremy said that in this game, not everything is fluent,” Corcoran said. “We knew it tends to be sloppy, but that’s a testament to both programs.”

With senior forward Malik Fuller doing yeoman’s duty on the boards and defensively against West’s leading scorer, Trevian Bell, Central owned a 23-11 rebounding advantage in the first half and a 47-30 edge overall.

However, that positive was negated by the Tigers’ pressure defense, which forced the Steelmen into 15 first-half turnovers and 21 overall.

“We talked about being patient and controlling the tempo,” Corcoran said. “I think we frustrated them on the defensive end, but then we’d get the ball back and turn it over.

That hasn’t been a characteristic of ours lately.”

“We have to keep applying the pressure over the whole court,” Kirk said. “We had to play defense to win tonight, but there’s always room for improvement.”

Fuller finished with 19 rebounds and was primarily responsible for limiting the 6-foot-4 Bell to five points.

However, Bell and the rest of the lengthy Tigers did an excellent job denying the 6-1 Fuller potential putbacks when he grabbed offensive rebounds.

He finished 2 of 13 shooting and scored eight points.

“Trevian didn’t score, but he altered so many shots at the rim,” DiForti said. “That’s a lot of maturity on his part. It really helps when your leading scorer gets five points and you win.”

“Bell have five points and Kirk had eight until late in the game,” Corcoran said. “If you had told me that, I would have said we’d be in good shape. But we did not convert on the offensive end.”

Central hit 3 of 10 shots and 7 of 13 free throws in the fourth quarter.

“It’s ironic,” Corcoran said.

“Last Friday night [in a win at Bolingbrook], we made the free throws down the stretch and tonight we didn’t.”

West struggled at the line all night, hitting 9 of 17 in the fourth quarter to finish 10 of 24. The Tigers shot 37.9 percent from the field while limiting the Steelmen to a .353 clip.

That figure would have been much lower, but for Central

junior forward Jose Grubbs, who hit 7 of 11 shots and scored 21 points.

“They seemed like the more experienced team tonight,” Grubbs said of the Tigers.

“They were composed and came in here ready to get the job done. They took it from us.

“They play with a lot of pace, and it makes them tough to stop. They sped the game up maybe more than we are are used to.”

Kirk finished with 13 points for West. Jason Bingham added 10. Tabyous Casterberry had eight on 4 of 4 shooting, all in the third quarter. Darnell Smith and Eddie Creal chipped in six points and Bell and Elijah Ward five.

Taquan Sims and Treveon Ward matched Fuller’s eight points for Central.

West won the sophomore game, 79-59, as Derron Williams and Charles McKinney each scored 20 points. Don Joachim had 21 for Central.

BOYS BASKETBALL: KANELAND 59, MORRIS 51

By ROB OESTERLE

roesterle@shawmedia.com

Craig Lincoln for Shaw Media

Morris’ Jordan Miracle (left) goes around Kaneland’s Dylan Vaca during Morris’ 59-51 loss Friday.

It was a game that saw solid performances up and down the lineup for the Redskins (812. 1-7). Matt Shaw shouldered a bulk of the scoring load with a game-high 26 points, but Morris received plenty of the type of strong play that doesn’t show up on the scoresheet from everyone who saw the floor.

Jordan Miracle finished with 10 points, while Matt Walker scored seven and Tyler Spiezio added five.

Shaw had the hot hand early, scoring all 10 of Morris’ points in the first quarter, as Kaneland led 15-10 after the first eight minutes. A strong team defensive effort allowed Morris cut the lead to 23-19 at halftime. Morris kept playing well on the defensive end in the third quarter, especially on Kaneland’s 6-foot-6 Jake Gomes, who had scored eight points in the first half. Gomes was held to one basket in the

second half, as Spiezio and Nathaniel Halcomb combined to keep a body on him and prevent him from getting the ball.

Meanwhile, Morris chipped away at the Kaneland lead and eventually took the lead at 2725 when Miracle hit a 3-pointer with 3:51 to play in the third.

The Redskins maintained the lead until late in the quarter, when Kaneland scored a pair of baskets in the final 20 seconds to tie the score at 34 entering

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET CATHOLIC 53, NOTRE DAME 43

JCA overcomes Notre Dame in fourth quarter

By TIM CRONIN

Shaw Media Correspondent JOLIET – Momentum is a fleeting thing.

Ask the Dons of Notre Dame. It appeared they had it, and in Joliet Catholic Academy’s gym, especially after three quarters Friday night.

Notre Dame’s Chris Heinichen had scored on a pass from Lucas Simon to give the Dons their first lead of the game.

The Hilltoppers answered loudly, authoritatively and convincingly.

First, baskets inside from Harold Davis, Luke Mander and Pete Ragen in the first

two minutes. Then, with the offense spread – “That’s the offense I’ve ran since 1978, and it still works,” coach Joe Gura said with a grin – the ball was back in Jalen Jackson’s hands.

And unlike the close-quarters third quarter, the Dons had no answer for the speed and guile of the senior guard.

Joliet Catholic was on its way to a 53-43 victory, advancing its record to 16-3 (3-2 in the East Suburban Catholic), and stopping the four-game winning streak of the Dons (15-4, 2-3).

“The difference was defense,” Gura said. “We got three, four, five stops [at the

start of the fourth quarter].”

Part of that was in shutting down guard Lucas Simon, who scored 11 points, but only two in the final eight minutes.

Part of that was in continuing to pressure the ball and forcing 15 turnovers in all.

And part of it was in eventually springing Jackson, blanked in the third quarter after a 15-point first half. In the final six minutes, he drove the lane and either scored or went to the free-throw line, adding 11 points for a 26-point bottom line.

“In the fourth quarter I picked it up because we had to get the win,” Jackson said,

adding that he was trying to get his teammates the ball in the third quarter.

He touched it only a handful of times, and the same could be said of his compatriots. The third quarter was when the Dons threw their best punch, a 10-6 margin that brought them the 31-29 lead with eight minutes to play.

“When our kids got some stops against them, it was huge,” Gura said. “Once we got a little bit of a lead, we spread the floor effectively and got to the basket and freethrow line. They have many strengths, but one isn’t a lot of quickness.”

Davis added 11 points for JCA. Simon was Notre Dame’s only double-figure scorer.

“For Joliet Catholic, beating Marian Central was great, getting to 16 wins is great, but I look at Notre Dame, St. Viator, Marian Catholic and I see how good their programs are,” Gura said. “To get a win against a program like that, that’s what we’re trying to do consistently. We finally got over the hump and got one.”

A date with St. Viator beckons Thursday. There is always another hump.

The Dons’ sophomore team beat JCA, 61-60, in double overtime.

• Sunday, January 31, 2016

MORRIS – There aren’t many coaches around who are big on so-called moral victories.

Count Morris boys basketball coach Joe Blumberg in that group, but he could be forgiven if he put Friday night’s 59-51 Northern Illinois Big 12 loss to Kaneland in that category.

Back on Dec. 4, the Redskins traveled to Kaneland and dropped a 72-41 decision, a game in which they were never really in. Friday night, the game was tight throughout, including being tied going into the fourth quarter.

“The last time we played these guys [Kaneland], they beat us by 31 up at their place, and the score was 28-1 at one point,” Blumberg said. “We definitely played a lot better tonight than we did in that one.

Now, when we watch the film in this game, we will be able to analyze a few possessions here and there instead of the whole big picture as to why it was a blowout.

“I don’t even know how much teenage kids know about moral victories, but after what happened in our last game against them, I am very proud of the effort our kids showed tonight.”

the fourth.

“That stretch at the end of the third quarter was big,” Blumberg said. “We missed an opportunity to score an easy basket and they scored two.

That’s a six-point swing in less than a minute.

“We are to the point of the year when being young isn’t an excuse any more. Our youth was exposed in our decision-making when we forced up some shots. On the flip side, you saw Kaneland’s experience take over when we took away their high post and they made the adjustment. They had four guys score in double figures, so they were working it around to get good shots.”

Indeed, Kaneland was a perfect 7 for 7 from the field in the fourth quarter, including 3 of 3 from 3-point range.

The Knights went 8 of 10 from the free-throw line down the stretch to help seal the win.

Ryan David led Kaneland with 16 points, whie Dylan Vaca scored 14, Mark Lilly had 12 and Gomes 10.

“I really thought Nathaniel Halcomb did a good job battling against David and Gomes,” Blumberg said. “And Matt Walker had a very solid game on both ends for us. Those are the types of performances from those guys that we need going forward.”

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BOYS BASKETBALL: MINOOKA 43, PLAINFIELD EAST 35

Defense keys Minooka past Plainfield East

By JEFF DE GRAW

Shaw Media Correspondent PLAINFIELD – Defense was the name of the game Friday night as the Minooka and Plainfield East boys basketball teams battled in a Southwest Prairie Conference matchup.

Minooka (17-7, 8-1) held East scoreless in the final four minutes and won a hard-fought battle, 43-35.

The Indians limited the Bengals to three field goals in the second half. However, the game was not decided until Nick Clemmons hit a 3-pointer with 35 seconds remaining to give Minooka a 40-35 lead.

Clemmons scored nine of his team-high 11 points in the critical fourth quarter and also grabbed four rebounds on the night.

“We didn’t have school to-

day [in-service day for the teachers] and we were really out of our routine,” he said.

“We really needed to win this game, we weren’t focused at all coming in. I told the guys that we have to finish this. Coach told us to wake up at halftime.

The defense on both ends of the floor was intense and we really shut them down in the fourth quarter.”

East (9-11, 4-5) jumped to a 6-0 lead behind two 3-pointers from Jordan Reed, who ended with 14 points. Minooka coach Scott Tanaka called a quick timeout to wake up his troops.

“We had a bad week of practices and I told them it was showing,” he said. “You can’t practice like we did and expect to come out and just turn it on.”

The first quarter ended with East leading, 17-15. Both

teams shot well as East went 6 of 11 and Minooka 6 of 10 from the field. Both teams played a sticky man-to-man defense as each shot was earned on both ends.

The intensity on the defensive side turned up even higher in the second and third quarters as each team only scored five points in each quarter.

East led, 22-20, at the half, as the Bengals limited the Indians to one field goal, a 3-pointer by John Carnagio.

The third quarter was much of the same, with Minooka holding the Bengals to a 3-pointer by Collin Reed and Minooka managed two field goals by Joe Butler (10 points).

East led, 27-25, entering the fourth quarter.

Minooka was only 3 of 18 during those two quarters and East was 3 of 14. Turnovers

were not a problem as each team committed eight.

The teams traded baskets and free throws to open the fourth quarter as the lead changed five times in the first four minutes before the Bengals’ Elyjah Gross (three points, 10 rebounds) tied the score at 35 with four minutes left.

“We defended really well,” Tanaka said. “We tied them down and that is the way we play. Nick [Clemmons] has played well the last few games.

He is playing some great basketball. Our inside people Blake Parzych and John Carnagio did a great job on their Division I center [Goss]. Larry Roberts was really defended well, but he played great in moving the ball and getting everyone involved.

“All of these kids have re-

ally bought into the way we play and we, as coaches, are so lucky to have such a great group of players. Give East a lot of credit. They also played great defense and I think they are the best .500 team in the state.”

Parzych led the Indians with six rebounds and scored five points.

“Our kids did a great job of sticking to the game plan,” East coach Branden Adkins said. “We just struggled to score and we missed some open shots. We have been getting better each week and I really think it started after the Pekin Tournament. I’m proud of the way we played defense and the intensity was there the entire game. We will continue to work and get better as the tournament, which is wide open, draw closer.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL: KANELAND 52, MORRIS 36

Shooting woes doom Morris in loss to Kaneland

By MARK JOHNSON

Shaw Media Correspondent MORRIS – On one hand, the result – a 52-36 loss – was much closer Friday for the Morris girls basketball team than the last time it played Kaneland, when it was thumped, 69-23, in early December.

On the other, the senior-night result might have been more favorable – perhaps even a win – had the hosts not been plagued by some familiar problems. Of their 36 missed field-goal attempts, which were contrasted by only 14 makes, several were layups and other prime looks.

A disproportionately high number of the easy miss-

es came in the first quarter, “Our shooting – when Morris was held withthat’s always the story out a field goal after Meghan Smith and Mya Shannon made for us. We made a couple 3-pointers in the opening four minutes. Kaneland took ad- adjustments defensively. vantage of the hosts’ 2-for-11 If we’d have played it shooting by bolting to a 15-7 lead. That cushion allowed properly, I think we could the Knights to withstand a 10-3 have had a tie ballgame, Morris run in the second quarter and maintain a 25-19 lead at or even a slight lead halftime. going into half.”

“Our shooting – that’s always the story for us,” Morris Kate Carey coach Kate Carey said. “We Morris girls basketball coach made a couple adjustments defensively. If we’d have played it properly, I think we could have had a tie ballgame, or Morris had six turnovers in even a slight lead going into the first half, but the Knights half.” forced nine in the third quar-

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ter alone as they turned a number of Morris cross-court passes near midcourt into steals and transition baskets.

The Knights made seven of the 10 two-pointers they attempted during the third as they pulled ahead 43-23 by quarter’s end.

“We’re used to running that defense, but we’re not as comfortable playing against it,” Carey said. “They found that weakness in us. They were anticipating our passes. We weren’t faking, doing the little things right. They were able to go on a run there, and then it was just too much to come back from.”

Bailey Crimmins led a balanced score sheet with 10

points for Kaneland, which improved to 17-3 overall and 6-3 in the Northern Illinois Big 12 East. Camri Conley and Vanessa Gould scored nine points apiece, Morgan Weber had eight and Meg Cohrs seven.

Shannon was the only Morris (7-16, 4-6) scorer in double figures with 13, including eight in the second quarter.

Smith was the team’s leading rebounder with seven.

“Our defense was really, really struggling against them,” Morris senior Alissa Bojovic said. “Our press was getting a little bit flustered. We had a few turnovers for us, and that was what kept us from getting back up.”

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39 SPORTS | The Herald-News • Sunday, January 31, 2016 Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

Lincoln-Way Central’s Aaron Michalak brings the ball up court in front of Lincoln-Way West’s Jonathon Marotta during Central’s 56-53 victory Friday in New Lenox.

BOYS BASKETBALL: LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL 56, LINCOLN-WAY WEST 53

Lincoln-Way Central rallies past rival Lincoln-Way West

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com NEW LENOX – Any victory over a rival is a big deal, but Lincoln-Way Central got a key win Friday over Lincoln-Way West that took on added significance for a few other reasons.

The visiting Knights trailed the Warriors by 12 points in the third quarter and were still down by eight points with less than six minutes left before rallying to avoid their thirdstraight loss.

Central outscored West, 154, down the stretch to pull out a 56-53 SouthWest Suburban Conference Red victory in the second of three meetings between the squads this season.

Isaac Panfil (five rebounds) scored five of his nine points in that late run, Mikey Koszela got four of his 14 points and Aaron Michalak collected all four of his points during that stretch.

West (9-7, 3-4) went up, 49-41,

when Marco Pettinato (eight points, five rebounds) hit a layup with 5:46 left before Jarret Gmazel (18 points) started the comeback for Central (135, 4-3) by hitting a free throw.

Panfil tossed in a 3-pointer to make it 49-45.

The Warriors were still up, 52-47 with 3:15 left before the Knights tied the score at 53.

They took a two-point lead after the last of four free throws from Michalak with 58 seconds to go. Koszela made a free throw with 14 seconds remaining before West missed a late shot.

“The great atmosphere and crowd pumped us up and we have a tough group of kids and we did not want to lose to our rival,” Koszela said. “I give West credit since it was a great game. In the first half, we were turning it over and letting them hit open shots but in the second half, we took it upon ourselves and made a great adjustment. In future games

when things get tough, we’ll look back and say that we’ll have to be tough like we were against West.”

The Knights, who also received eight points from Isaiah Malone and seven rebounds from Mitch Kwasigroch, only turned the ball over twice in the final half and had none in the fourth quarter while West committed 11 turnovers, including six during the last quarter.

“West is always a big test for us since they’re a really good team and one of our big rivals,” Panfil said. “Coach told us that it was our choice of what we wanted to do and this was not a game that we wanted to lose.

It was just an attitude thing so in the second half we wanted to play defense against them.

Marco is a great player and my team needed me to lock him up and I did a pretty good job of that. Winning is always good but this one is really nice.”

The Knights hope that rally-

ing past their rival pays off for them in upcoming contests.

“You never want to lose three games in a row,” Gmazel said. “The reason that West jumped out to such a big lead in the first half is that we didn’t even get to set up defensively because we had too many turnovers. So it was a big bounce-back win. We always love playing West and it was a great game and both crowds were loud so it was a great atmosphere. It was great that we weren’t going to roll over and we fought back toward the end.”

While Knights coach Bob Curran believed his squad could pull off the comeback, they hadn’t staged any similar rallies, so he was concerned.

“I was nervous,” Curran said. “When we’ve been down at the four-minute mark in the fourth quarter, we had not pulled one of those out. They pretty much outplayed us the whole game but toward the

end, guys stepped up and our defense led to some run outs.

At halftime, I told our guys that West was more physical and wanted it more than us, so be aggressive and take the ball to the basket and the kids brought better energy in the second half.”

Central jumped out to an 18-8 lead more than nine minutes into the game, but the Warriors used a 12-0 run to help them outscore Central 23-6 in the second quarter to grab a 31-24 halftime advantage. Jay Bumstead (16 points) came off the bench to hit three treys in that quarter while Jonathon Marotta (12 points) scored the last six points of the first half.

Cal Pohrte (11 points), who also didn’t start, made a layup with 4:49 left in the third to give the hosts a 40-28 lead. While Pettinato went to the bench in that quarter due to foul troubles, the Warriors did a good job of maintaining a safe lead until the last four minutes.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: PLAINFIELD NORTH 69, PLAINFIELD SOUTH 59

Mills, Krieger lead Plainfield North past South

By DRAKE SKLEBA

Shaw Media Correspondent PLAINFIELD – Back on Dec. 11, Plainfield South erased a double-digit Plainfield North fourth-quarter lead fell short, 55-53 On Friday night, in the Southwest Prairie rematch at North, the Cougars put on a furious fourth-quarter rally to again erase a fourth-quarter, double-digit deficit only to fall short again, 69-59.

North was led by 6-foot-3 Bradlee Mills and 6-6 Kevin Krieger. Mills, replacing injured Zach Jarosz in the starting lineup, had 19 points, six rebounds, two blocked shots and an assist. Krieger, who scored his team’s final eight point from the free-throw line, scored a game-high 33 points.

He hit 9 of his 15 shots and 8 of 8 free throws. He also chipped in two assists, a steal and seven rebounds.

With 6:48 left, Krieger’s fourth 3-pointer gave the Tigers a 51-41 lead. North’s Brady Corrigan hit a jumper to make it 53-41 with 5:33 left.

Game over, right? Not quite. Two Devin Smith (12 points) free throws made it 53-43. A Ryan Kelly free throw made it 53-44, with four minutes left. Kevin Valentine stole the ball and his old-fashioned three-point play brought the Cougars (7-16, 2-7) within 53-47.

Larry W. Kane file photo for Shaw Media

Plainfield North’s Bradlee Mills drives during a Tigers’ victory earlier this season against Plainfield Central.

Mills replaced injured Zach Jarosz in the starting lineup Friday against Plainfield South.

A Mills free throw made it 5447 and after a steal and layup

by Jake Buchner (23 points), South was within 54-49 with 3:26 left.

However,. Mills scored the next six Tiger points, including a dunk, to hold off the Cougars. Krieger finished it off with eight consecutive free throws.

“I came out tonight with a strong effort, replacing Zach [Jarosz] in the starting lineup,” Mills said. “It felt good to get the monster dunk in the fourth quarter. I was just in the right spot at the right time.

It’s always great to beat our rivals from South.”

The Tigers (12-8, 6-3) came out on fire in the first quarter,

hitting nine of it’s first 12 shots for a 23-14 lead. Led by Krieger’s 17 first-half points on 7-of 9 shooting, the Tigers led, 3627, at halftime and leading by as much as 15 points at 29-14.

Mills chipped in with nine first-half points, and Buchner had 11 for South.

North senior Richie Elias scored only three points but

was a key ingredient to the victory. He put on a show defensively with four blocked shots and two steals. With 4:37 left in the third quarter, Elias blocked a Cougar shot, grabbed the rebound and fired a perfect alley-oop pass to Krieger, who slammed it home for a 38-27 lead.

“It was just like the last game against South at their place,” Krieger said. “We held on for a big victory. Bradlee [Mills] really played well for us and had a big part in our win.”

“We just want to continue to win with hopes of getting a quality seed in the upcoming state tournament,” North coach Bob Krahulik said.

“Bradlee [Mills] was outstanding for us tonight and Kevin Krieger is the heart and soul of our team. We will go as far as Kevin will take us.”

“We needed a few more stops and baskets tonight to get out of here with the win,” South coach Tim Boe said.

“Bob [Krahulik] and his staff get the credit for the win. They had the Tigers ready for us. I am proud of the way we played.

We battled. Devin [Smith], really played well Jake Buchner played well, too.”

“We played well in the second half but fell a little short, again,” Smith said. “We play so hard but we just come so close every night to getting a win,” Buchner said.

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Nowobilski’s three 3s fuel Lockport victory over Lincoln-Way East

By MIKE FITZGERALD

Shaw Media Correspondent FRANKFORT – Lockport’s Mikolaj Nowobilski broke open the game against Lincoln-Way East in the second quarter Friday, leading the Porters to a 58-46 SouthWest Suburban Blue victory over the Griffins.

“It was just catch the ball and shoot,” Nowobilski said.

“Coach [Brett Hespell] wants me to look for my shot. If I’m open, he wants me to make sure I’m ready to go.”

The 6-foot-3 senior hit three straight 3-pointers to start the second quarter to take the Por-

ters (10-8, 3-4) from a 17-10 lead at the start of the second quarter to a 26-14 lead over the Griffins (5-13, 1-6) with 5:10 to play.

He finished with a game-high 14 points.

“He’s very gifted,” Hespell said. “He went through a stretch where he was struggling to make some shots. He doesn’t lack for confidence, and that’s good because he keeps coming. If he’s open, he can stick it.”

The Porters shot 15 of 28 from the field in the first half in building a 40-23 lead.

“That is probably the sharpest we’ve looked offensively all season,” Hespell said. “We

were sharing the ball, and we were getting up and down the court and the kids were ready to play. We got a little inside scoring and a little outside scoring. It was a very good half.”

Griffins coach Rich Kolimas said the first-half offensive output by the Porters was the key to the game.

“We started off sluggish defensively, and they found some open looks from the outside and knocked down some threes and they got some offensive rebounds on us in that first half,” Kolimas said.

The Griffins played better in the second half, holding the

Porters to 18 points.

East just could not get going offensively.

“We made some adjustments at half, and I thought we played much better defensively,” Kolimas said. “We shut them down in the third quarter. They scored five points, but we only scored six. You’re just not going to win many ballgames that way. I was happy that we didn’t give up defensively, but we have to find a better rhythm offensively.”

Hespell also was pleased with Lockport’s defensive effort.

“We went through a lull during Christmas where we

weren’t playing good defense for about three weeks,” he said. “We’ve really been locked in defensively for the last two weeks, and that’s on the kids. They’ve really focused.

They’ve watched some video of themselves, and they’ve started paying attention to detail on defense.

“The effort has always been there, but once you start putting the effort into the execution, you can really frustrate some teams defensively.”

Lockport’s Matt Smietanski and Deiondre Taylor added nine points each while Sam Shafer led the Griffins with eight.

JOLIET WEST CHEERLEADING SECTIONAL

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com

• Sunday, January 31, 2016

JOLIET – Lockport’s competitive cheerleading team has been searching all season for a first-place showing at one of its major competitions, but so far had come up empty-handed.

But Saturday, coach Jenny Krumlinde’s Porters finally put everything together for a championship performance, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.

Lockport posted a 93.2 to win the title in the Joliet West Sectional’s large team division. The host Tigers (92.13) took second to qualify for next weekend’s finals in Bloomington. Plainfield South (86.6) was seventh, Plainfield North (86.47) took eighth and Plainfield East (85) placed ninth.

“We’re definitely peaking at the right time,” Krumlinde said. “It’s taken us awhile to click, but I think we’re getting there. I thought the girls had really great energy, and that’s something that we’ve kind of been lacking in our routines.

Their skills have always been good but it’s just those little things. We definitely needed this win and routine so we feel good going to state. The girls are like sisters to each other.

They just have great attitudes and teamwork.”

It was the second-straight sectional title for the Porters, who are headed to state for the 11th year in a row. Lockport finished second last year at state behind Lincoln-Way East.

The Porters will be looking to place at state for the eighth time, which is also the number of seniors they have – Niki Calegan, Justine Cielenski, Kathryn Clark, Melissa Meeder, Kylie Reed, Abby Ryan, Alyssa Scott and Tiffany Williamson.

“We didn’t come here thinking this would be the outcome, we just wanted to take top five, so getting the sectional championship was a better way to experience it,” Scott said.

“Many of these teams had beaten us so this is a big boost to our confidence. I know going to practice that I’ll see my best friends and we’ll all look back on it and know the memories we made.”

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The Lockport cheerleading team won its second straight sectional title after capturing first in the large team division at Saturday’s Joliet West Sectional.

Ryan was hurt and couldn’t compete at last week’s conference meet so she was happy to help her team repeat as sectional champions.

“We’ve come a long way,” Ryan said. “I just came back from an injury so I’m getting back into it and it feels great to come back to a win. To get first place against these teams is a good feeling and gives us a better mindset. Out of my four years, this is definitely our closest team and we’re all best friends. There’s no better group of girls I’d rather be working with.”

West is headed to state for the sixth year in a row and coach Amy DiForti has taken seven-straight squads to state.

The Tigers have a young squad with only six seniors – Daniella Casillas-Perez, Tyeler Delrose, Amina Lee, Carolina Soto, Brandy Teague and Brit-

tney Wooldridge.

“This was very exciting,” DiForti said. “We had an extremely tough sectional and I’m really proud of the way the kids pulled through and finished second among some of the top teams in the state.

Last year wasn’t our day so we’re hoping that we can make it past the first round and get to the second day. We have 11 freshmen and sophomores out of the 23, so we’re really young.

But they’re hard-working and talented and they push each other.”

In the small team division, Reed-Custer made history by winning its first sectional title. The Comets scored 88.13 points while Timothy Christian (86.27) was second. Dwight (84.4) was third and Wilmington (84.3) placed fourth while Peotone (78.63) took seventh.

Wilmington is headed to

state for the seventh year in a row while coach Nicole Faletti’s Comets advanced for the fourth-straight year.

Reed-Custer has five seniors – Meghan Colegrove, Jordan Roberts, Brianna Smith, Megan Taylor and Reilley Williams.

“It’s awesome,” Faletti said. “It makes us really excited about going to state and it’s never been more real than this. The girls are so motivating to each other and that’s won the title. They encourage and believe in each other and have each others backs. They have been together as a team since last year with only one new person and that’s helped them to increase their skills.

We actually could be up there as one of the best teams in the state.”

In the medium team meet, Oak Forest (93.23) won the ti-

tle and Lemont (90.97) was second. Lincoln-Way West (85.5) claimed sixth.

Coach David Erlenbaugh’s Indians qualified for the 11th year in a row and hopes to place for the tenth time. Their eight returners are all seniors – Taylor Biggs, Erin Cliff, Paige Murphy, Katelyn Papierski, Paola Prado, Jaclyn Rachanski, Taylor Sambucci and Taryn Tate.

“We lost 12 out of 20 varsity kids,” Erlenbaugh said.

“This is a testament to our junior-varsity program, as well as our recreational and junior high feeder programs. This particular routine is one that I’ve wanted to do for a number of years. It just kind of seemed appropriate after not placing last year that we come back and let people know that we’re still here, and that’s the theme of our routine this year.”

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: JOLIET CATHOLIC 48, MARIAN CENTRAL CATHOLIC 14

JCA uses fast start to win home opener

By KAITLYN JASNICA

kjasnica@shawmedia.com JOLIET – In the first minute, senior Therese Rouse converted a three-point play to start off Joliet Catholic Academy’s girls basketball team in its first home game of the season.

The Angels have only four home games this year and wanted to start strong, and did they. Within the first four minutes, JCA had a 17-0 lead and had pretty much already won.

Even if the Angels didn’t score a single point after that run it would not have mattered, as they came out with a 48-14 East Suburban Catholic win over Marian Central Catholic.

“It helps out,” coach Nick Leonard said about the strong start. “Our last game against Marian (Catholic), we didn’t play well in the first quarter.

One of our messages was that

we wanted to start off quick.

I know that they’re [Marian Central Catholic] missing their best player. If you put some doubt in their mind, they might not be able to crawl out of it and that’s what we wanted to do today. The girls ran with that and really started well today.”

After Rouse’s basket, Nicole Ekhomu took over and scored the next 10 points for JCA (127). Ekhomu (16 points) registered more points than all of her opponents combined in only three quarters of action.

More impressive than that was the plays that she made.

A rebound tipped off of Ekhomu’s fingertips and toward the sideline 10 feet away from her. Instead of letting it go out of bounds, she hustled to save the ball and threw it to classmate Kaitlyn Williams, who passed the ball back and Ekhomu scored on a layup to make it 13-0.

Someone in the crowd cheered out the SportsCenter intro song.

They weren’t exaggerating, but they probably didn’t know that Ekhomu and Williams would team up a few plays later for an even bigger play.

Williams threw up a pass to Ekhomu, who caught it mid-air and to make the basket.

“Nicole is notably one of the best players in the state, in my opinion the best, and should be a McDonald’s All-American,” Leonard said. “Now, I’m going to Burger King for the rest of my time.”

“Those types of plays that you make, it just gets everybody in it. It gets the crowd in it,” said Ekhomu, who also led the team in rebounds and steals. “You go back on defense and you want the ball back so it makes you play hard. It was good passing. I think we played great as a team today. There

were no selfish plays.”

The Angels put up numbers across the board. Another key senior leader, Andriana Acosta, added 12 points, while Williams pitched in with eight and both Rouse and freshman Kellen McLeod both had six.

Aside from Ekhomu, Acosta and Williams made a big impression in the first three quarters because of their hustle, play-making and finishing abilities.

Rouse and junior Emma Ehrsam were the only two starters who played all four quarters and both were all over the court.

“This year, all of our teammates are willing to put in the work to get better and help contribute to the team as much as possible,” Acosta said. “Since we’re down a starter [Mia Farrell], everyone has been working hard at practice and obviously it showed today on the

court.”

Another thing showed on the court. Even though Rouse is the only senior who was not on the team last year, it doesn’t look like that at all.

“I thought Therese Rouse was fantastic,” Leonard said.

“She’s a senior who didn’t play the past couple of years. Since she’s stepped back on the floor, she’s given us everything that she has defensively, rebounding, and today she was able to hit some shots. It was really good to see. She does everything without the spotlight on her.”

The entire team will have the spotlight on them Wednesday when they play Marist at home.

“We only have four home games,” Ekhomu said. “So to actually have people come out and support and cheer for us felt good. That keeps our energy up.”

AREA ROUNDUP

Lockport boys bowlers settle for fourth place at state SUBMITTED REPORTS O’FALLON – Lockport’s boys bowlers led the IHSA finals after Friday but wound up with a 13,110 to settle for a fourth-place tie with Harlem, 130 pins shy of third-place O’Fallon.

Leading the Porters was Mike Pruchnik, who shot a 2,788 to claim ninth place.

Bolingbrook’s Steve Stropkovic (2,681) was 23rd.

Lockport’s Andy Sims (,2643) placed 31st and Lockport’s Noah Zwit (2,630) took 35th.

Plainfield North’s Ryan Carlson (2,620) was 38th, Minooka’s Ryan Koesema (2,615) tied for 40th and Bolingbrook’s Alex Acosta (2,600) finished 46th.

Class 3A.

The Blue Devils (19-5) won the Interstate Eight tournament COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING title Friday behind CamerProvidence wins sectional: on Hunter (12 points, 16 reThe Celtics scored a 92.7 to bounds) and Cora Graffeo win the large team division (nine points). at the Mahomet-Seymour Plainfield East 56, Palatine Sectional. Minooka (87.9) 47: Lota Onua had 18 points took fifth place while Lin- and 15 rebounds for East (15coln-Way Central (85.9) and 11). two-time defending state Minooka 56, Plainfield East champion Lincoln-Way East 40: Sydney Arlis and Brook(85.63) failed to qualify. Mor- lyn Bachmann scored 22 ris (85.23) advanced after points apiece for the Indians placing fourth in the medium (17-5, 9-2) in Friday’s Southteam division. west Prairie home win.

Joliet Central 57, Stagg BOYS BASKETBALL 48: Monica Barefield got 23 Lincoln-Way West 56, TF points to lead Central to a South 43: Jon Marotta had 27 SouthWest Suburban Blue

points and eight rebounds while Marco Pettinato added nine points and six assists for the Warriors (10-7).

Hillcrest 53, Lemont 47: PJ Pipes (13 points), Austin TitCOMPETITIVE DANCE Morris claims second: High- tle (12 points) and Josh Rogland edged Morris, 92.84- ers (11 points) led Lemont (1292.52, for the Class 1A title at 7, 5-3) on Friday in the South the IHSA finals in Blooming- Suburban Blue. ton. Lincoln-Way West (86.4) took eighth in Class 2A while GIRLS BASKETBALL Peotone 41, Herscher 34: Minooka (86.98) was tenth in

a career-high 18 rebounds to lead the Flyers (15-6, 7-4) to the Great Lakes Valley win. Delaney Blaylock had 20 points and six rebounds, Kyle Nelson totaled 19 points and six boards and Miles Simelton added 13 points.

USF 92, Robert Morris 83:

The No. 2 Saints beat No. 16 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic rival RMU in the NAIA Division II Game of the Week.

Jo Jo Ballestero led the Saints (21-2, 13-2) with 20 points. Ilya Ilyayev (17 points, 14 rebounds), Jens Kennedy (16 points), Edvinas Presniakovas (14 points) and Landus Anderson (11 points) were other USF leaders.

road win Friday.

Talia Franchini and AshTriton 85, Joliet Junior 67: ley Hare had 11 points apiece. The Wolves (16-7, 5-3) were Bradley-Bourbonnais 51, Lin- led by Kiwane Crowder (20 coln-Way Central 43: Rebecca points) and Robbie Brooks (13 Gorman led Central (12-14, points).

7-4) with 21 points and seven rebounds in the SouthWest WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Suburban Red defeat.

Lewis 51, McKendree 46: Jessica Kelliher had 19 points MEN’S BASKETBALL and nine rebounds while Lewis 87, McKendree 79: Mariyah Brawner-Henley Max Strus had 21 points and added 17 points and nine re-

bounds to lead the No. 9 Flyers to the Great Lakes Valley win.

Trailing, 43-40, with 5:34 left, Lewis (20-1, 11-0) closed with an 11-3 run.

USF 69, Robert Morris 62:

Trailing 47-27 with 7:32 left in the third quarter, the No. 5 Saints (21-3, 11-2) rallied for a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic win.

USF used a 28-8 run to even the score at 55 and Jordan Giddings’ 3-pointer gave it the lead for good at 65-62 with 44 seconds left.

Charnelle Reed (seven rebounds) and Giddings scored 15 points each.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Lewis 3, Grand Canyon 0:

The No. 13 Flyers (6-3, 1-0) won, 25-17, 25-22, 25-21, in their Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association opener.

Trevor Weiskircher hit .391 with 11 kills, Julian Moses hit .529 with 11 kills and five digs and Jake Walenga had 12 digs.

NBA ALL-STAR GAME

By BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press

SPORTS BRIEFS

Kelly agrees to 6-year contract to stay at ND

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Brian Kelly has agreed to a six-year contract to stay on as coach at Notre Dame through 2021.

The deal announced Friday by athletic director Jack Swarbrick would make the 54-year-old Kelly, who has been at the school six seasons, the second-longest serving Irish coach in history.

Knute Rockne coached 13 seasons from 1918 to 1930 before he died in a plane crash in Kansas at age 43.

Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian and Lou Holtz all coached the Irish for 11 seasons.

Swarbrick, who hired Kelly after firing Charlie Weis following the 2009 season, said he is excited about the future of the program under Kelly. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

By JOHN ZENOR

The Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. – Dak Prescott didn’t want to let his Senior Bowl turn end quietly.

The Mississippi State quarterback’s first drive of the second quarter included a false start penalty and led only to a punt, but he bounced back on his second chance and helped lead the South to a 27-16 victory Saturday over the North.

“I came back the second series and realized that if I wanted to make something happen in this game, this was my only opportunity,” Prescott said. “And it was a two-minute drive. I got the guys going. They rallied behind me, blocked well, made some good catches and we were able to get in the end zone.”

He ran a couple of times, completed two passes for first downs to Baylor’s Jay Lee and two more to Southeast Missouri’s Paul McRoberts, including a 5-yard touchdown. Then Prescott’s day was over, and it was enough to secure him Most Outstanding Player honors.

He wasn’t the only SEC West quarterback to lead South scoring drives. Arkan-

The announcement comes five days before signing day, with Kelly on the road recruiting.

Bluiett helps No. 7 Xavier cruise past DePaul

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South Team quarterback Jake Coker, of Alabama, dives during the Senior Bowl on Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. sas’s Brandon Allen and Alabama’s Jake Coker also produced points, though without throwing for scores.

Allen passed for a gamehigh 106 yards, including a couple of on-target deep balls.

Prescott threw for 61 yards and a touchdown with both teams rotating their four quarterbacks after each quarter.

Both were 7 of 10 passing.

Baylor’s 6-foot-7 defensive end Shawn Oakman loomed large on the North defense. He racked up two first-half sacks

next 34 points to grab control.

Bryant helps Hoosiers hold off Gophers for win

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana’s Thomas Bryant got down ROSEMONT – It was J.P. Macu- and dirty Saturday and looked ra in the first half, Trevon Bluiett good doing it.

He scored points, banged in the second and Larry Austin Jr. spread throughout the game. inside, played defense and No. 7 Xavier showed off its su- jump-started the Hoosiers’ sometimes anemic offense at perior depth while overwhelmthree key points. The freshman ing DePaul, 86-65, Saturday, center had a career-high 23 putting away the lowly Blue points, grabbed eight rebounds Demons with an impressive and scored the go-ahead basket burst spanning the halves. on a putback with 1:56 left to Macura scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half and Austin help No. 19 Indiana fend off Minnesota’s frantic second-half also finished with 12, part of a 42-point day for Xavier’s reserves rally for a 74-68 victory.

– a particularly dominant number Bryant made plays on both ends in a game the Hoosiers (18when compared with the 12 4, 8-1 Big Ten) desperately needpoints for DePaul’s backups.

The Musketeers trailed, 32-25, ed after the Golden Gophers before they ripped off 29 of the erased a 16-point second-half

and a forced fumble and was named the South’s Most Valuable Player.

“I felt like they (NFL teams) saw me play,” Oakman said.

“They were able to see me play really full-tilt, and I think I gave them what they wanted to see.”

Boise State’s Darian Thompson was the North Most Valuable Player after posting five tackles and two pass breakups.

The game’s top quarterback prospect, North Dakota State’s

deficit and took a 67-66 lead with 3:54 to go.

Irvin leads Michigan to win over Penn State

NEW YORK – Derrick Walton Jr. had quite a stat line Saturday.

He had a lot of faith in his Michigan teammates, too.

Walton had 13 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Wolverines in a 79-72 victory over Penn State at Madison Square Garden. Zak Irvin scored 20 points and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman added 15 for Michigan (17-5, 7-2 Big Ten), which won for the fifth time in six games.

Purdue beats Nebraska behind Hammons’ 32

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A.J. Hammons scored a career-best 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, leading No. 21 Purdue to

Carson Wentz, had a mostly quiet first quarter. He completed 6 of 10 passes for 50 yards and the North didn’t score, but he drew positive reviews during the week.

“I think I just really answered that this stage and this speed isn’t too big for me,” said Wentz, who led the Bison to a fifth consecutive FCS title.

“Whatever level you’re from – even if you come from the SEC or Division III – you’ve got to adjust to the speed, and I think this was just a good feel for that.”

Ohio State quarterback-turned-receiver Braxton Miller also didn’t produce big plays on offense.

Miller, whose play got a lot of attention during the week in practice, had two catches for 8 yards and a 5-yard run while dropping a short pass. He did have a 31-yard kick return, one of the few roles he didn’t play at Ohio State.

Each quarter had a two-minute warning to give more quarterbacks a chance to run the offense in that situation.

The game’s rule switching possession after each quarter helped keep the North benefiting more from a huge special teams play.

an 89-74 victory over Nebraska on Saturday.

Rapheal Davis had 17 points and six rebounds, and Isaac Haas scored 13 points for Purdue (19-4, 7-3 Big Ten). Caleb Swanigan contributed six points, 12 rebounds and five assists for the Boilermakers, who improved to 5-0 against Nebraska (12-10, 4-5) in Mackey Arena.

Shavon Shields and Andrew White III each scored 16 to lead the Cornhuskers, who had no answer for 7-footers Hammons and Haas.

Hammons, who had 16 points and eight rebounds in Wednesday’s win at Minnesota, surpassed his previous best of 30, notched in a loss to Indiana on Jan. 30, 2013. He scored the Boilermakers’ first eight points in the second half.

– Wire reports

• Sunday, January 31, 2016

NEW YORK – The Bulls Jimmy Butler was selected to the Eastern Conference AllStar team as a reserve, joining the Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan, Detroit’s Andre Drummond, Miami’s Chris Bosh, Washington’s John Wall, Atlanta’s Paul Millsap and Boston’s Isaiah Thomas.

Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were picked Thursday for the Western Conference team, giving the NBA champion Golden State Warriors three All-Stars for the first time in 40 years.

Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins, Houston’s James Harden, San Antonio’s LaMarcus Aldridge, the Clippers’ Chris Paul and New Orleans’ Anthony Davis were also chosen for the West squad for the Feb. 14 game in Toronto.

The reserves were selected by the coaches in each conference, who had to vote for seven players: two guards, three frontcourt players and two additional players at any position.

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SENIOR BOWL: SOUTH 27, NORTH 16

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NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Blackhawks 53 33 16 4 70 147 122 Dallas 50 31 14 5 67 162 133 St. Louis 52 28 16 8 64 129 128 Colorado 52 27 22 3 57 143 142 Nashville 50 24 18 8 56 129 131 Minnesota 49 23 17 9 55 121 115 Winnipeg 49 22 24 3 47 126 140 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 49 30 16 3 63 129 113 San Jose 48 26 18 4 56 142 129 Arizona 49 24 20 5 53 131 146 Anaheim 47 22 18 7 51 101 111 Vancouver 50 20 19 11 51 122 139 Calgary 48 21 24 3 45 126 146 Edmonton 50 19 26 5 43 122 149 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 49 29 15 5 63 135 108 Tampa Bay 49 27 18 4 58 130 117 Detroit 49 25 16 8 58 122 124 Boston 49 26 18 5 57 147 131 Montreal 50 24 22 4 52 136 134 Ottawa 50 23 21 6 52 139 155 Buffalo 50 20 26 4 44 114 136 Toronto 48 17 22 9 43 114 134 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 47 35 8 4 74 158 104 N.Y. Rangers 49 27 17 5 59 142 129 N.Y. Islanders 47 25 16 6 56 130 118 Pittsburgh 48 24 17 7 55 121 120 New Jersey 50 25 20 5 55 114 118 Carolina 51 23 20 8 54 123 135 Philadelphia 47 21 18 8 50 109 127 Columbus 51 19 27 5 43 133 163

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

Friday’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games No games schedule Monday’s Games No games scheduled

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 34 12 .739 — Bulls 26 19 .578 7½ Indiana 25 22 .532 9½ Detroit 25 23 .521 10 Milwaukee 20 29 .408 15½ Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 32 15 .681 — Boston 27 21 .563 5½ New York 23 26 .469 10 Brooklyn 12 36 .250 20½ Philadelphia 7 41 .146 25½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 27 21 .563 — Miami 26 21 .553 ½ Charlotte 22 25 .468 4½ Washington 21 24 .467 4½ Orlando 20 25 .444 5½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 39 8 .830 — Memphis 28 20 .583 11½ Dallas 27 22 .551 13 Houston 25 25 .500 15½ New Orleans 18 28 .391 20½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 36 13 .735 — Portland 22 26 .458 13½ Utah 21 25 .457 13½ Denver 18 30 .375 17½ Minnesota 14 34 .292 21½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 43 4 .915 — L.A. Clippers 31 16 .660 12 Sacramento 20 27 .426 23 Phoenix 14 34 .292 29½ L.A. Lakers 9 40 .184 35 Saturday’s Results Golden State 108, Philadelphia 105 Toronto 111, Detroit 107 New Orleans 105, Brooklyn 103 Indiana 109, Denver 105, OT Memphis 121, Sacramento 117 Washington 123, Houston 122 Cleveland 117, San Antonio 103 Sunday’s Games Bulls at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 5 p.m.

Boston at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Phoenix at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Golden State at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Portland, 8 p.m.

Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Bulls at Utah, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Washington at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Orlando at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Denver, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

WHAT TO WATCH

Pro basketball Bulls at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m., ABC Boston at Orlando, 5 p.m., NBATV Minnesota at Portland, 8 p.m., NBATV Pro hockey NHL All-Star Game, 4 p.m., NBCSN AHL All-Star Skills Competition, 7 p.m., CSN Pro football NFL Pro Bowl, Team Rice vs.

Team Irvin, 6 p.m., ESPN Men’s basketball Villanova at St. John’s, 11 a.m., FOX George Washington at George Mason, 11 a.m., NBCSN Lehigh at Boston U., 11 a.m., CBSSN Maryland at Ohio St., noon, CBS Northwestern at Iowa, 2 p.m., BTN Richmond at St. Bonaventure, 2 p.m., CSN Wichita St. at Evansville, 3 p.m., ESPNU Connecticut at Central Florida, 3 p.m., CBSSN California at Colorado, 4 p.m., FS1 Rutgers at Michigan St., 4:15 p.m., BTN Wisconsin at Illinois, 6:30 p.m., BTN Oregon at Arizona St., 7:30 p.m., ESPNU Tennis Australian Open, men’s final, 2 a.m., ESPN Women’s basketball Minnesota at Michigan, 11:30 a.m., BTN St. John’s at DePaul, noon, FS2 Kentucky at Florida, noon, SEC South Carolina at Texas A&M, 5 p.m., ESPN2 Golf PGA Tour, Farmers Insurance Open, final round, noon, TGC; 2 p.m., CBS LPGA Tour, Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic, final round, 2 p.m., TGC Figure skating ISU, European Championships, men’s and women’s free skates, 3 p.m., NBC Auto racing IMSA, Rolex 24 at Daytona, 6 a.m. and noon, FS1 Soccer FA Cup, Everton at Carlisle United, 7:25 a.m., FS2 FA Cup, Chelsea at MK Dons, 9:55 a.m., FS1 Men, international friendly, United States vs. Iceland, 3 p.m., ESPN2

NHL ALL-STAR SKILLS COMPETITION

Detroit rookie Larkin skates fastest lap

By TERESA M. WALKER The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Larkin is very, very fast.

That helped the only rookie at this NHL All-Star weekend make quite the debut.

The Detroit Red Wings forward won not only the title of fastest skater at this event but set the record for the fastest lap around a full rink. He topped Mike Gartner’s time of 13.386 seconds in 1996 – months before Larkin was born.

Larkin easily beat Predators defenseman Roman Josi on the first lap of the first event Saturday night at the NHL skills competition at 12.894 seconds. That time easily stood to win the fastest skater. He then skated a full lap in just 13.172 seconds despite a bobble in turn three because he was going so fast.

Hometown favorite Predators captain Shea Weber won the hardest shot at 108.3 mph.

The Eastern Conference won the skills competition, 29-12, giving John Tavares and Jaromir Jagr the choice as captains of which period to play their semifinal game Sunday in the All-Star Game.

They chose the first period for the 3-on-3 competition. Tavares, captain of the Metropolitan Division, said they had to give Jagr a chance to rest as captain of the Atlantic Division.

P.K. Subban won the one event – breakaway – decided by fans voting by Twitter, edging Sharks defenseman Brent Burns.

Tavares of the New York Islanders won the accuracy event in 12.2 seconds. The West won the skills challenge relay, and the East finished off the shootout.

Fans gave John Scott, the enforcer voted into as captain of the Pacific Division, a standing ovation when he took part in the hardest shot.

Traded by Arizona to Montreal on Jan. 15, and then sent to

the minors by the Canadiens, Scott wore a black NHL AllStar jersey.

“He had a big smile on his face all night,” Subban said of Scott.

Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, the NHL’s leading scorer at the break, was booed heavily at every chance. He helped the Hawks oust the Nashville Predators in the first round of the playoffs last spring.

Larkin kicked the night off in record fashion. The rookie might have been even faster, but he said he dug in too hard and skated too fast, causing him trouble with his footing in the turn.

Asked about topping Gartner’s mark, Larkin had a quick question in response: “Was I born?”

No. Larkin was born in July 1996, months after Gartner set his mark at the age of 36.

“Yeah, I did find that out later,” Larkin said. “It’s crazy.”

ST. JOE’S PONY BASEBALL On-line Registration has begun.

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Boys and Girls Ages 4-14 In person registration to be held at St. Joe’s Park on: Saturday, January 30, 9 am - Noon Thursday, February 11, 5pm - 8pm Tuesday, February 23, 5pm - 8pm To register or for more information visit us on-line at:

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Hail, lightning and twisters – oh my!

Trained storm spotter enlivens weather forecasting for students at Bolingbrook High School

By DENISE M. BARAN–UNLAND dunland@shawmedia.com

BOLINGBROOK – Jane Jones’ fascination with weather began with the simulated twister in the 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz.” “I remember thinking it was frightening – and really interesting,” said Jones, of Minooka.

Today Jones, a trained storm spotter for the National Weather Service and a teacher at Bolingbrook High School, hopes to awaken a similar interest in her students through WeatherBug. WeatherBug is a national network of more than 8,000 weather-monitoring stations used by broadcast outlets around the world, according to a news release from Bolingbrook High School.

A complete weather station was installed on the roof of the Claar Family Auditorium along with a monitor in the E-Wing near the athletic director’s office, the news release stated. “[The students will] learn how the different aspects of weather connect to each other and what causes things like change in temperature and wind speed,” Jones said.

WeatherBug, Jones said, turns locations into weather stations. The instruments collect information about humidity, precipitation, wind speed, wind direction, temperature and air pressure, which is fed to the WeatherBug website – weatherbug.com – for anyone to see. Even broadcast stations refer to it, Jones said.

The archived data also is available on the website, Jones said, but only the school can access it.

To pay for the system, Jones said she applied for a $2,000 grant through the Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation. Jones said she also received money from the principal’s and assistant principal’s discretionary funds. The total cost to install

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Jane Jones, a Bolingbrook High School teacher, was instrumental in bringing WeatherBug to the school and plans to use it in the classroom this spring. the weather station was about $5,000, Jones said.

Jones foresees its use extending beyond her earth and space classes, she said.

Students can collect data, draw conclusions, look at past history, create statistical analyses, learn about weather patterns in different parts of the country and even observe how weather affects headaches and allergies, as Jones also teaches anatomy and physiology, she said.

Jones said she will start using WeatherBug with her students this spring.

Personal experiences

Jones caught her own “weather bug” in early childhood.

Until she was 4, Jones lived with her parents in married student housing at the University of Kansas. Whenever a storm or other bad weather was imminent, Jones said her

More online Visit this article at TheHeraldNews.com to view a video of Jane Jones sharing her spotting experiences during the 2013 Coal City tornado. father would go to the top of a hill to observe. Jones recalled having similar inclinations.

“I loved to go outside and watch it come in,” Jones said.

“I always hated being in the basement. I wanted to go see what was going on. If I was outside, I would linger a bit before I went home.”

By the time Jones turned 10, her family had moved to Waukegan. Because the family enjoyed sailing, Jones said her mother followed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which furthered Jones’ curiosity about weather.

Jones said she read books

on “weird weather” – especially hail and lightning as well as tornadoes – and even interviewed the weatherman at a Waukegan radio station as part of a school project.

Then, in 1997, Jones took her first training classes to become an official National Weather Service storm spotter. She learned how storms develop, the damage they can cause, which information the National Weather Service considers useful and ways to stay safe in all situations.

“If you see a funnel, they want to know which direction it’s heading and if there’s hail,” Jones said. “If it’s raining, is there flooding?”

Jones said she never spots alone and never after dark, a decision she made after a scary experience of a storm blowing up and moving too fast for her to safely access it. Jones said she also tries to avoid areas with hail.

“I don’t want my car damaged,” Jones said. “It can crack windshields and cause injuries to the people inside.”

Her spotting routine includes checking the day’s weather and then following it in the car. One person drives; the other watches the sky and the radar on the laptop. Jones used to spot with her son, Bryan, before he left for college.

Jones was not weather spotting when a tornado struck Coal City in June 2015. Not only did it occur after dark, Jones wanted to stay near her home in Minooka where bad storms also were occurring.

In all her years of spotting, Jones has observed only one funnel cloud.

“We saw it from our driveway. It was over Shorewood,” Jones said. “It was a cold air funnel, not anything dangerous, but it was cool to see. I don’t think it even touched the ground.”

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Louis Joliet Chapter of DAR busy during holidays

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In December, the Louis Joliet Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution donated toys to the Toys for Tots annual drive.

PEOPLE BRIEFS Joliet NHBW to host Valentine Dance Mixer

JOLIET – “Throwback 70’s Celebration” is the theme for this year’s Valentine Dance Mixer fundraiser hosted by the Joliet chapter of National Hook-Up of Black Women Inc. on Feb. 12.

The event will be from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Clarion Hotel, 411 Larkin Ave. in Joliet.

Features include a “Throwback Contest,” raffles, and D.J. T-Bone. Donation is $30 per person. Proceeds benefit the organization’s youth programs and scholarships.

For tickets, visit www.nhbwjoliet.com. For more information, call 815-364-2740.

and is a community activist.

Tickets are $65 and includes live entertainment, dinner and open bar.

For information, contact BBA of Will County President Rolonda Mitchell at rmitchell@mlawgroup.net or call 815-200-9670.

D-86 magnet schools taking applications

JOLIET – Joliet Public Schools District 86 magnet schools are currently accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year.

All schools are within the Joliet public school system, with no additional fees. All students must live within the boundaries of District 86.

Eisenhower Academy (grades BBA of Will County one to eight) and Washington to host Barrister Ball Academy (grades six to eight) JOLIET – On Feb. 20, the Black accept students who demonBar Association will host its strate average or above acaBarrister’s Ball. demic achievement and positive The ball will be held from 6:30 behavior. to 11 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel Call 815-723-0233 for more inBallroom, 411 S. Larkin Ave., formation regarding Eisenhower Joliet. The event serves to award and 815-727-5271 for Washingscholarships for deserving ton. Eisenhower applications are students and to recognize com- due by March 16. munity leaders that impact Will In addition, Forest Park I.E. County. In 2016, the Black Bar School and the I.E. program Association will honor Justice housed at Hufford Junior High Thomas L. Kilbride, attorney offer an educational program Eric A. Mitchell, and the Rev. based on Adlerian individual Raymond Lescher. psychology. The schools balance Kilbride is the Illinois Supreme academics, social skills, and Court justice for the Third Judi- creativity. cial District. Mitchell is owner For information regarding of Mitchell Law Group and is kindergarten through grade five, active in several community call 815-723-0414. For grades six organizations. Lescher is pastor to eight, call 815-725-3540. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church – The Herald-News

toys to the Toys for Tots annual drive.

On Dec. 8, members sang Christmas JOLIET – The Louis Joliet Chap- carols at the Manteno Veterans’ ter of the National Society Daughters Home. In addition, 62 certificates and of the American Revolution was busy pins were presented to Vietnam War during this past holiday season carry- era veterans honoring their service. ing on the traditions of the DAR. The Louis Joliet Chapter DAR is In November, the group donated 60 collecting names for the second edition hats, 30 scarves, 66 pairs of gloves and Honor Roster, recognizing the service mittens, as well as 16 hat, mitten and of Illinois veterans who served during scarf sets to the Will County Center the Vietnam era. To submit a name or for Community Concerns that were for more information on DAR, contact added to Christmas baskets.

State Service to Veterans Chair Cyndi In December, the group donated Valencia at iscar@gmail.com.

Arbury Hills second-graders learn about hibernation Jennifer Guest from the Forest Preserve District of Will County presented the program “Getting Ready for Winter” to the second-grade students at Arbury Hills School in Mokena.

Pictured is Emma Lukin, dressed as a wintering woodchuck.

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Learning about the Underground Railroad at Pilcher Park

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The fourth-grade classes at Frankfort Square School recently took a field trip to Pilcher Park in Joliet to participate in an Underground Railroad interactive journey. The students explored what life was like for a slave escaping from the South to freedom in Canada during 1850s America.

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Women’s Club plans meeting for Feb. 2 The HERALD–NEWS MINOOKA – During the business portion of a recent meeting, members of Minooka Women’s Club discussed attendance at the Minooka High School production of “Les Miserables” and the improvement of the club’s website.

Members also approved a donation to be given to the seventh-grade teachers of Minooka Junior High School to help with travel expenses as they attend a National Science Teachers Association meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, this

spring.

The topic under discussion this year is the integration of students in math and science programs with businesses in their community.

The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 in the Community Room of the Minooka Village Hall. All women of the Minooka, Channahon and Shorewood area are invited to attend. The program will be trivia.

For more information, visit www.minookawomensclub. com or email MWC60447@ gmail.com.

Second-graders learn about wildlife

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The second-grade students at Arbury Hills School had a guest speaker from the Forest Preserve District of Will County. They participated in a program called Wild in the City.

Joliet Slammers, USF partner in educational incentive program

JOLIET – The Joliet Slammers recently announced that Spikes’ Super Students, presented by the University of St. Francis in Joliet, will return for the 2016 season.

Spikes’ Super Students is an educational program that offers an incentive to students reaching an educational goal set by his or her teacher. Students who meet their goal receive a Norwegian National League free ticket to a Slammers game. of Chicago offers scholarships Schools, classrooms, home schools, afThe Norwegian National League of Chicago is offering scholarships and cash prizes to deserv- ter-school programs, libraries and more are eligible to participate in the 2016 program. For ing students who are of Norwegian heritage more information, call 815-722-2287. To sign up residing in the counties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, for the program, email Heather Mills at hmills@ Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will.

To qualify, older students must submit an origi- jolietslammers.com. nal essay on a Norwegian topic and the students VVSD Middle School spelling bee is in first through fourth grades must submit an scheduled for Feb. 2 in Bolingbrook original drawing depicting a Norwegian topic.

BOLINGBROOK – Fifteen middle school spelling Entries must be postmarked by March 1. champions will vie for the Valley View School For scholarship information and applications, visit www.nnleague.org or contact Tom Maxson District 365U Spelling Bee championship at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Humphrey Middle School in at 847-297-1656 or tjmax@wowway.com.

Bolingbrook.

Among them will be Lukancic’s Arta Osmani, Hundreds of scholarships available who was second at last year’s Will County Spellfor Joliet Junior College students ing Bee, and Brooks’ Simran Sanghera, who was JOLIET – Joliet Junior College students are fifth at last year’s VVSD Spelling Bee. encouraged to apply now for scholarships that The top finisher from each of the five VVSD will be awarded for the 2016-17 school year. middle schools on Feb. 2 will advance to the Will Scholarships, unlike financial aid, are funds for County Spelling Bee to compete for the right to college that students do not have to repay. move on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Students can visit www.jjc.edu/scholarships, register with their JJC student ID, review scholar- Washington, D.C. The competitors will be: Monika Mikuckas ship eligibility and then complete their applica(sixth), Savannah Anderson (seventh) and tions. The deadline is April 1.

Osmani (eighth) from Lukancic; Shaniya Jones For more information about JJC scholarships, (sixth), Angelique Isaguirre (seventh) and Abdulcontact Finance and Scholarships Coordinator Patricia Osborne at 815-280-2540 or posborne@ lah Shoaib (eighth) from Martinez; Haley Cushing (sixth), Samantha Welko (seventh) and Juls jjc.edu.

Staggs (eighth) from Humphrey; Danielle Vidad Soil and Water Conservation District (sixth), Alex Doyle (seventh) and Akilah Essex to host pork chop dinner in March (eighth) from Jane Addams; and Marjia Ahmed The Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conser(sixth), Numa Noorin (seventh) and Sanghera vation District will host its annual Recognition (eighth) from Brooks.

Dinner at the Peotone Atrium at 6:30 p.m. March Admission is free. The public is invited.

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Members of the Minooka Women’s Club (from left) Denise Brennan, JoAnn Dollinger, Carolyn Healy, Betty Richie, Sari McCormick and Lorraine Davidson enjoy a domino game of Mexican Train.

JOLIET – Community members who would like assistance with resume writing and other interview skills are invited to the free Job Fair Kickoff event on the bridge at Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet.

During the event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 17, participants will: • Receive resume writing assistance • Learn tips for researching potential employers • Get help in making the best first impression • Practice introducing oneself to professional HR recruiters • Receive hair and makeup tips or a makeover from professionals • Watch a professional attire fashion show • Learn how to properly tie a necktie • Receive free resume paper and thank you notes The kickoff, which include neckties and gift card raffles, precedes the Joliet Regional Job Fair, which will be held April 8 on the Main Campus.

For more information, visit www.jjc.edu/info/ jobfair or contact Career Services at 815-2802756.

The event includes a catered barbecue pork chop dinner. Prize drawings and a cash bar will also be available. The evening will conclude with a recognition program.

Following the presentation of the Allan May and Dick McHugh Memorial Scholarships, the Manrow Hameister Scholarship will be awarded this year. The Joe Gougar family of New Lenox Township will also be recognized as the WillSouth Cook Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2016 Conservation Farm Family.

The Gougar family farm is being recognized for their outstanding efforts employing conservation practices on over 500 acres of cropland in Will and Livingston counties.

Tickets are $13 and will not be sold at the door.

Call Kim Mitchell at 815-462-3106, ext. 3.

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Free job fair prep day is Feb. 17 at JJC

PEOPLE BRIEFS Plainfield man hired as Kendall County deputy

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office has hired a new deputy sheriff to fill a vacant position in the patrol division.

Simon Versis, a Plainfield resident, was sworn in on Dec. 28 by Sheriff Dwight A. Baird.

Versis will attend the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage. Upon

successful completion of the academy, Versis will be paired with an experienced field Simon Versis training officer and will undergo a 12-week field training program.

Versis has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Governors State University. He worked

Technology club at Indian Trail School

as a jailer for the Naperville Police Department, and as a corrections officer with the Illinois Department of Corrections prior to joining the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

Troy schools schedule preschool screenings

Troy Community Consolidated

School District 30-C offers yearround screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who reside in the district.

The certified early childhood education teachers, licensed speech pathologists and school nurse at Troy’s Little BEES Preschool Program evaluate children in the following areas:

vision, hearing, motor skills, speech and language, concept understanding and overall general development.

All screenings, evaluations and referrals are confidential.

To schedule a screening, call 815-577-7314. For more information, visit www.troy30c.org,

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 86 AWARDS ROUNDUP

T.E. Culbertson Elementary

Vega Peace Builders Awards Aminah Bryant, Joceline Calderon, David Cernauskas, Sergio Chavez, Arianna Fioritto, Carissa Flores, Daniel Fuentes, Dalyssa Guzman, Jennifer Lara, Asia Turner, John Vega, Emily Victor Perfect Attendance Awards Mariah Crosley, Liliana Esparza, Lissette Garnica, Jose Pedraza, Saul Perez

Orvill Cardenas, Lisette Castro, Illiana Contreras, Malachi Davison, Eduardo Galmichi, Alexis Gonzalez, Houston Jackson, Ashley Lopez, Kamia McDonald, Layla Pierce, Taylor Purkart, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Manuel Rodriguez, Natalie Rubio

Lynne Thigpen Elementary

The following Lynne Thigpen Elementary students received awards during the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors meeting in January: Find the Gift Awards Alan Ayona, Kennedy Bacon,

LaTaurus Burnett, Brandon Carbajal, Jerome Clayborn, Venice Lewis, Jazmin Lopez, Nolan Lowry, Seianna Lozano, Candice Pokosa, Adael Renteria Peace Builders Awards Daniel Arnold, Saniyah Autman, Aubrianna Blackburn, Alivia Carter, Alexandra Cuevas, Summer Johnson, Andrea McFadden, Dailey Moffett, Neva Ostrem Peairs, Katia Ortiz, Jennifer Phimmasene, Danyfer Ponce, Camila Sandoval Perfect Attendance Awards Cesar Chavez, Michelle Gomez, Evelyn Rodriguez

DEAN’S LIST ROUNDUP Below is a list of local students that earned a spot on the dean’s list at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the spring of 2015.

Bolingbrook

• Bhojwani, Ashwin • Binkus, Nicholas • Charles, Bryanna • Desantiago, Elizabeth • Faci, Radwan • Felicelli, Christopher • Folarin, Sandra • Gumidyala, Sajani • He, Ziyun • Jin, Hyunsoo • Koshy, Rahul • Kunstman, Kyle • Masood, Shayaq • Murchison, Danielle • Neuhoff, Scott • Nwokobia, Elizabeth • Romolt, Courtney • Rotche, Alexandra • Seimetz, Laura • Sidock, Rebecca • Smith, Ashley • Smith, Thomas • Wank, Rachel • Weidner, Hailey • Wirth, Rebecca

Braidwood

• Murphy, Amanda

Channahon

• Ellison, Nicole • Graf, Hayley • Miller, Karli • Szymanski, Steven • Trepel, Kimberly • Wheaton, Claire

Crest Hill

• Kurtenbach, Caylie • Wang, Shuwei

Elwood

• Akstins, Jacob • Bernhard, Drake

Frankfort

• Aiello, Carolyn • Aiello, Mark • Allegretti, Joseph

• Brick, Harte • Cubr, Allyson • Girote, Leslie • Golaszewski, Amy • Holder, Jack • Jones, Joshua • Kapsalis, Christos • Kote, Deepa • Krasowski, Michael • Kurt, Christine • Marti, Mackenzie • Ogle, Kristin • O’Shea, Christopher • Patel, Nisha • Reda, Michael • Ruffino, Sophia • Tunstall, Hannah • Waleski, Madely

Gardner

• Schultz, Chelsea • Schultz, Kailyn

Homer Glen

• Casserly, Shannon • Corrigan, Megan • Delahera, Elena • Kozak, Paul • Krajewski, Natalie • Leja, Annette • Patel, Monal • Ranos, Jeffrey • Schultz, Lauren • Schultz, Michele • Serpico, Madison • Sineni, Bailey • Vander Wal, Cameron

Joliet

• Cherwin, Michael • Dollinger, Casey • Erning, Kevin • Fedosenko, Nicholas • Hall, Sarah • Jansa, Zachary • Kopija, Madeline • Kusumo, Dara • Mantis, Alexander • Quintana, Monica • Sanchez, Jose • Tokarski, Morgan

Lemont

• Ahearn, Joseph • Conway, Joseph

• DeMaio, Madeline • Dugard, Claire • Ehle, Shannon • Evankoe, Rebecca • Fay, Staci • Halko, Sarah • Jackson, Christopher • Jazowski, Tomasz • Moeller, Nina • Rachwalski, Paul • Rogers, Clare • Scott, Rebecca • Slivinski, Abra • Valentino, Michael • Zohair, Murtaza

Lockport

• Kolmodin, Nicholas • McLain, Jake • Napoli, Sara • Nguyen, Hilary • Strom, Dominick

Manhattan

• Nault, Andi

New Lenox

• Carrasquillo, Isaac • Conte, Vincent • Doman, Jake • Fairbairn, Michelle • Gasparich, Nicole • Kots, Margaret • Macica, Maxx • Martin, Colleen • Martino, Brett • Peterman, Noah • Prince, Lorielle • Seliga, Michelle • Senesac, Rylee • Stevens, Jonathan • Sullivan, Bridget • Walleck, Ryan • Weiss, Carolyn • Weiss, Matthew

Newark

• Peterson, Brittany

• Cowfer, Amanda • Machen, Victoria

Orland Hills

• Madison, Brittney • Thomas, Margaret

Orland Park

Mazon

Minooka

• Cannon, Jordan • May, Taylor

Mokena

• Bandurski, Jeffrey • Becvar, Brooke • Cuthbert, Michael • Duffin, Kevin • Geary, Allison • Haug, John • Imgruet, Molly • Jacobsen, Amy • Knourek, David • Kolpak, Kaylene • Palermini, Margaret • Ryan, Quinn • Schasane, Michael • Stanek, Erik • Staniszewski, Kevin • Twohig, Kelly

Morris

• Allen, Samuel • Houlne, Jacob • Jorstad, Kyle

• Geary, Lauren • Lamano, Jason

• Abdel-Reheem, Abdul-Rahman • Amendola, Lauren • Barvinek, Baylor • Bobak, Nicholas • Cardinal, Kaitlyn • Chheda, Monish • Cocanig, Alexander • Cruise, Danielle • Davids, Adam • DeHoff, DeAnna • Delgiudice, Nicole • Demma, Melanie • Dewolf, Brian • Di Giovanni, Alexander • Dizonno, Brian • Duffner, Jennifer • Elayyan, Murad • Falls, Hannah • Feldner, Mary Kate • Gainer, Joseph • Gerry, Jennifer • Hacker, Kathleen • Han, Stacy • Hasan, Ahmad

• Hazemi, Monique • Hetzler, Matthew • Hogan, Colleen • Jenkot, Julie • Kadolph, Eric • Kaminski, Jaclyn • Kane, Gabrielle • Katsenes, Katherine • Kehoe, Michael • Kelly, Helena • Khakhkhar, Shivani • Kieffer, Alexandra • Klimowski, Amanda • Kordas, Jessica • Kordas, Paige • Lalla, Heather • Lambesis, Sheri • Lencioni, Danielle • Mack, Kelly • Marks, Elyse • Martini, Amr • Nebel, Johanna • Noonan, Natalie • Ogrodnik, Jacqueline • Osoba, Emily • Patsavas, Alexander • Pesavento, Jessica • Petrisko, Daniel • Probasco, Lindsay • Santo, Stephanie • Smith, Mackenzie • Stanko, Kayla • Stearns, Christopher • Stubenfoll, Amy • Tablerion, Jeff • Theisen, Kristin • Thies, Casey • Tome, Lyna • Trevino, Michael • Vail, Kristin • Vlahopoulos, Tiffany • Zacharczuk, Isabel • Zalewski, Taylor

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• Ahmed, Harris • Bahhur, Jad • Bannon, Brianna • Berta, Macey • Bolton, Anna • Brusich, Kristen • Bruyere, Sean

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The following T.E. Culbertson Elementary students were recognized during the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors meeting in December: Find the Gift Awards Abiona Banks, Kaleia Bridges, Adriana Calderon, Deja Coleman, Skyler Curry, Geniyah Parham, Trini- Isaac Singleton Elementary ty Ross, Kevionna Thomas, Ayden In addition, the following Isaac Travis, Anderson Tucker, Yandel Singleton Elementary students

were named Students of the Month: • December – Justin Blackwell, DonNajah Brown, Ashley Calderon, Alondra Cardenas, Jonathan Cornejo, Ariana Diaz, Kristina Garcia, Ramiro Garcia, Maylen Gomez, Paris Grant, Jose Huerta, Madison King, Tiarra Marley, Anthony Ortega, Melanie Rodriguez, Karoline Rojas, Diana Salazar, Jovanny Sanchez, Josue Torres, Yadira Vargas, Breidy Vazquez, Janicemar Velazquez, Kiarymar Velazquez • January – Javier Barrios, Gabriela Bonfil, India Burbridge,

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JOLIET – Students from several schools in Joliet Public Schools District 86 were recently recognized.

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

Right thoughts begat right plays

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Most of the time at the bridge table, if you think the right thought at the appropriate moment, you will make the best call or play.

Today’s deal is an example of that.

How did South plan the play in five clubs after West led the heart king?

South’s bidding left something to be desired.

Ideally, North-South would have ended in three no-trump, which would have made with at least one overtrick.

Over two hearts, South should have cue-bid two spades to show a very strong hand.

Then, when North in desperation rebid three clubs, South could have cue-bid three spades to ask for a spade stopper.

North, if a trusting partner, would have bid three no-trump – mission accomplished.

South starts with 10 top tricks: one heart, two diamonds and seven clubs.

He must take a spade trick – but how?

Declarer wins with his heart ace, draws trumps, and pauses to consider the spade situation.

He knows from the bidding that the suit is either 5-1 or 6-0. If it is 6-0, playing low to dummy’s queen works fine. If the split is 5-1, that is also successful if East’s singleton spade is at best the jack.

But if East has the spade ace or king, South must duck the first spade trick. Which is the right play, and why?

Remember the opening lead: If West had started with the spade aceking and heart king-queen, he would have led the spade ace, not the heart king. So South should lead a spade from his hand and play low from the dummy.

Note To Readers: This column is an update of one that originally appeared in December 2012.

their risk of cardiovascular disease and whether they needed preventive treatment.

The researchers estimated the CRP tests would have prevented only one heart attack or stroke for every 400 to 500 people screened. In other words, the CRP test added little information about cardiovascular disease risk in the average person, beyond what the standard risk factors already showed.

Several authoritative groups recommend the test be performed in people who are at intermediate risk for heart disease based on other risk factors: high blood pressure (hypertension), smoking, high levels of LDL cholesterol, diabetes, or close relatives who have developed heart disease at a young age.

The logic in this recommendation is straightforward. If you are at high risk, according to these other risk factors, knowing your CRP level won’t change your doctor’s advice. I’m a good example. I am at higher risk than the average person my age for a heart attack, and my CRP level was normal. But if I had used that as an excuse not to follow a healthy lifestyle, I’d have been unwise.

And if you are at low risk, according to these other risk factors, finding you have a high CRP level won’t lead to any additional testing or treatment that is likely to help protect you. But if you’re at intermediate risk, knowing your CRP level can be valuable.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Dear Dr. K: Both my parents had heart disease, so I’m worried I might get it. A friend said I should get a CRP test, but my doctor hasn’t ordered one.

Should I ask him about the test?

Dear Reader: The answer is controversial.

For full transparency, I should say that this test was developed and studied by a colleague of mine at Harvard Medical School, and revenue from the test comes to my colleague and to the hospital where I practice.

The C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test measures inflammation in the body.

What does that have to do with heart disease? We now know many heart attacks and strokes occur because cholesterol-rich plaques of atherosclerosis rupture. When that happens, blood clots form that can cut off the blood supply to part of the heart or brain. Plaques rupture because of inflammation inside them.

Like most tests, the CRP test is valuable in some people, but not all. A valuable test is one that tells us there is value in taking some particular action: having an additional diagnostic test, taking a particular treatment or adopting a healthy lifestyle.

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012 found that checking CRP levels may not be valuable in the average person. (And, unless you are from Lake Wobegon, there is a chance that you are an average person.) The review article looked at 52 studies that included 240,000 people. The researchers added the CRP results to standard risk factors, such as diabetes or high cholesterol. Using all of this information, they classified people by

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

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C-reactive protein blood test is not useful for everyone

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surprised you haven’t told your fiancé your feelings about this already, because you should have. While I wouldn’t ask him to choose between you and his military service, I do think you have some serious thinking to do about your own future. Being a military spouse requires a special kind of strong, independent and dedicated person – as you already have experienced. While you may love him, if this isn’t a lifestyle to which you can adapt, then he may not be the husband for you.

Dear Abby: My mother’s father recently got out of prison and was deported to Mexico.

He had been in jail for 20 years, almost my entire life (I’m 22).

While he was in prison, I wrote him several times, hoping to connect with him, but I never got a response – not even an acknowledgment in his letters to my mom.

When I’m asked if I have any grandparents, I usually say, “I only have two grandmas.” My father’s father was the only real grandfather I had, and I loved him dearly. He died in 2003.

The problem is, my mom

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips wants me to call her father “Grandpa” when I don’t even know the man! In my opinion, the title of “Grandpa” is earned and not automatically bestowed. Am I being unreasonable and what should I do?

– Estranged Granddaughter in California Dear Estranged: You are not

being unreasonable; you are being rational. You are not only not obligated to call this man “Grandpa,” you are under no obligation to speak to him at all, and I wouldn’t blame you if you kept your distance.

Dear Abby: I just got asked to my first high school dance by “Josh,” a boy I really like.

I don’t know what to do, what to wear or what to say. I don’t even know how to dance, and I don’t want to mess this up.

Josh is very popular and has done this before, but I haven’t.

He’s my best friend, and I’m scared of losing him because I’m not good enough. Should I go, or call it off and just stay home?

Maybe I’m just not meant for all this dating stuff. What should I do? – Inexperienced In

Nevada Dear Inexperienced: If you

weren’t “good enough,” Josh wouldn’t have invited you to the dance. Because you haven’t danced before, ask him to give you some pointers before the big night. If you do, I’m sure he’ll be glad to help.

As to what to wear, if any of your girlfriends have attended the dances, ask them for suggestions. However, if none of them have been to a school dance either, ask any female relative of the same age – or ask Josh.

• Write to Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Dear Abby: My fiancé is in the Marine Reserves. He has been in for five years, and his contract is due to end next year. After that, he will either resign or re-enlist.

He’s obsessed with the idea of serving his country and deploying. He says he won’t feel like he did his job if he doesn’t deploy. While I respect that, for him to deploy, he must re-enlist, and his new contract will be for another six years.

He could be sent overseas many times in six years.

I can’t imagine life without him. Every time I even watch a war movie, I cry. I know it sounds selfish, because he is very brave, but how can I talk him into not re-enlisting or at least communicate that I don’t want him to do this again? –

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Don’t listen if someone tries to push you in a different direction. It’s important to be satisfied with the choices you make if you expect to be happy in the long run. Pleasing others can be rewarding, but this year it’s time to meet your needs first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Make a personal change that will leave you feeling good about the way you look and feel. Don’t let someone with a negative attitude bring you down.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – A monetary gain is apparent. Discuss your plans or projects with someone who can offer suggestions or support. You have plenty to gain if you are

willing to listen.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Keen observation will help you find the answers you’ve been searching for. Don’t let your emotions lead to an irreversible situation with someone you love. Tolerance will be required.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – A partnership looks promising. Whether it’s a business or personal connection, the outcome will bring interesting options that you never before considered. Practical input will pay off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Taking an opportunity to review your personal position or current state of affairs will help you make a wise decision that can encourage a healthier lifestyle and a less indulgent future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – You should use

your intelligence and creative talent to come up with workable solutions to various improvement projects. Do something that will lift your spirit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Don’t make a fuss if you want to get your way. Doing something nice or offering an incentive will put you in a good position. Socializing and networking will lead to new opportunities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Invest in something that will make your life easier or bring you the happiness you deserve. If you prioritize love and romance, you will improve your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Keep your point of view a secret in order to avoid conflict.

Maintaining the peace will give you a chance

to consider your options while you decide what’s best for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Don’t share personal information. Use your time wisely in order to come up with an interesting plan that will help you better utilize your space. A creative project looks promising.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Don’t be enticed by someone who is a bad influence.

Change can take place, but it’s best if you stick to a budget that won’t jeopardize your future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – An emotional situation will surface. Use diplomacy and encouragement in order to win favors and avoid opposition. Do something that will make you feel or look good.

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1312 Richmond Street, Joliet

Address: 13225 Skyline Dr., Plainfield Size: 2,766 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths Room sizes: Living room 17-by-12; dining room 15-by-12; family room 19-by-17; den 14-by-10; kitchen 15-by-12; breakfast area 13-by-11; master bedroom 21-by-12; additional bedrooms 12-by-11, 15-by-13, and 13-by-13 Price: $379,900 Realtor: Nancy Leggett of Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell 815-790-4526, 815-436-2232 or email nleggett1@comcast.net

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Former Barrett's building located on IL 53. 4-story building plus mezzanine and basement. Great location.

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REAL ESTATE

November 24 $141,500, 206 Radcliff Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-2722, 02-16-217-002-0000, Saleem Mohammed to Mohammed H Siddiqi & Sumaiyyah Siddiqi, December 30 $313,500, 2437 River Hills Ln, Bolingbrook 60490-5045, 01-26-400-008BOLINGBROOK 0000, K Hovnanian At River Hills LLC to $342,000, 1897 Danube Way, BolingScott Schuette & Becky Lynn Schuette, brook 60490-6502, 01-13-209-009June 29 0000, Kirk E Meyer to Mar Wasunyk & $150,000, 100 Mellbrook Rd, BolingCynthia M Wasunyk, December 15 brook 60440-3013, 02-14-213-001-0000, $102,500, 447 Sullivan Cir, Bolingbrook Thomas P Kure to Rosa H Llanas Molina & 60440-2093, 02-11-113-003-0000, FanEridiam Llanas, November 20 nie Mae to Maria Villegas, December 17 $161,500, 221 Lee Ln, Bolingbrook $185,000, 435 Faversham Ct, Boling60440-1914, 02-10-409-006-0000, Nabil brook 60440-2219, 02-11-212-017-0000, Ali to Bluefus Davis Jr, December 23 Renovation Group LLC to Michael Kaplan $130,000, 165 N Ashbury Ave, Boling& Jeanette Kaplan, January 4 brook 60440-2425, 02-11-412-020-0000, $150,000, 417 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingAnderseon Trust to Joseph H Holubetz & brook 60440-2818, 02-15-104-008Manuela Chairez, December 10 0000, William C Law to Matthew Otto & $165,000, 703 Dorchester Dr, BolingMegan R Sylvester, January 7 brook 60440-1111, 02-02-202-021-0000, $90,000, 404 Providence Ct, BolingResidential Credit Opportuniti to Antonio brook 60440-2975, 02-14-303-007Iannotta, November 13 0000, Tabish A Khan to Alejandro Tello, $192,000, 6 Ashbury Ct, Bolingbrook December 11 60440-1203, 02-02-404-038-0000, $293,000, 4 Ridge Ct, Bolingbrook Luis Aragon to Jonathan Eby & Jennifer 60440-6117, 02-08-210-017-0000, Julio Gasieski, December 28 D Duarte to Bernarda Chavez, December $119,000, 148 Cypress Dr, Bolingbrook 28 60440-2816, 02-15-202-029-0000, Us $185,000, 376 Clifton Ln, Bolingbrook Bank Trust Na Trustee to Feliza Eredia & 60440-6132, 02-09-307-040-0000, Jenaro Llanos Cruz, November 19 Cordell O Smith to Kennette C Mendoza $172,000, 551 Emerson Cir, Bolingbrook & Percival L Mendoza, December 8 60440-2676, 02-09-405-004-0000, $200,000, 367 Galahad Rd, Bolingbrook Greater Chicagland Fellowship to Linda M 60440-2108, 02-11-207-004-0000, Kruss, December 28 James A Cox to Roberto Cisneros & Rosa $162,000, 550 White Oak Rd, BolingCisneros, December 29 brook 60440-2507, 02-12-308-044$80,000, 460 Degas Cir 460, Boling0000, Kenneth E Kozdron to Amanda brook 60440-2035, 02-11-119-003-0000, Ortega, January 6 Dennis L Belcher to Ciprian Stavaru, $175,000, 1468 Parkside Dr, BolingDecember 18 brook 60490-5404, 02-19-208-013$348,500, 1202 Winding Way, Boling0000, Fannie Mae to Jose Castaneda, brook 60490-3317, 01-26-400-010November 13 0020, K Hovnanian At River Hills LLC $172,000, 1521 Envee Dr, Bolingbrook to Sherisha Mcthay & Brotson Mcthay, 60490-6588, 02-07-317-009-1000, Amy December 18 J Smid Estate to Sarah Saballa & Sheryll $166,000, 331 Gehrig Cir, Bolingbrook Saballa, December 15 60440-1878, 02-10-107-004-0000, $138,000, 533 Redwood Rd, BolingGriffin Ventures 1 LLC to Jamie Peterson, brook 60440-2502, 02-12-311-010December 22 0000, Anthony Zobjectk to Osvaldo E $170,000, 261 Cedarwood Ave, Cascallares & Florinda Diaz De Quezada, Bolingbrook 60440-3062, 02-14-202November 16 019-0000, Ricardo Rebellon to Rogelio $209,700, 1424 Carriage Ln, BolingPaniagua Alvarez & Leticia Calderon, brook 60490-1442, 02-07-412-021-0000, December 30 Hud to Ismael Torrijos, January 4 $145,000, 121 S Schmidt Rd, Boling$60,000, 525 White Oak Rd, Bolingbrook 60440-2738, 02-16-205-037brook 60440-2506, 02-12-309-0060000, Barry C Ward to Pedro Ferrer, 0000, Kenneth Kundert Estate to William January 5 $179,000, 137 Kingston Rd, Bolingbrook C Tomlinson, December 30 $190,000, 517 Forest Way, Bolingbrook 60440-3036, 02-14-210-042-0000, John 60440-2511, 02-12-108-003-0000, Harris Allman to Ryan M Bridges, January 4 $158,000, 124 Concord Ln, Bolingbrook D Hale to Eduardo E Almaraz, December 29 60440-1425, 02-03-403-011-0000, $299,000, 1563 Parkside Dr, BolingAmante M Acosta to Ryan Barredo,

TRANSACTIONS

brook 60490-3246, 02-19-103-001-0000, Analee U Acedera to Victor Bandera Najera & Maximo G Jimenez, December 28 $240,000, 1105 Jennifer Ln, Bolingbrook 60440-5523, 02-08-377-0040000, Mark L Stevens to Justin R Clark & Jennifer E Clark, December 4 $165,000, 115 Monticello Cir, Bolingbrook 60440-2346, 02-10-401-0800000, Mack Industries V LLC to Anthony Yang, December 30

CHANNAHON

$135,000, 25817 S Woodrush Way, Channahon 60410-8773, 10-19-101047-0000, Will County Sheriff to Brett Vanasdlen, December 24

CREST HILL

$123,500, 21444 Carlton St, Crest Hill 60403-1176, 04-30-306-083-0000, Hud to Yesenia Alvarez, December 24 $83,000, 1802 N Center St, Crest Hill 60403-2514, 04-33-403-010-0000, Bronco Aca LLC to Irma Y Morales, December 7 $142,500, 317 Chaney Ave, Crest Hill 60403-2525, 04-33-206-007-0000, John C Wallin to Donald Verfaillie & Mayra Verfaillie, December 30 $88,000, 1710 Burry Circle Dr, Crest Hill 60403-2012, 04-32-405-009-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Joao Silva, December 16 $83,500, 1721 Clement St, Crest Hill 60403-2411, 04-33-319-012-0000, Beal Bank Usa to Oscar Ochoa & Jennifer Cisneros, October 5

December 4 $471,000, 14878 W Cinnamon Creek West Ln, Homer Glen 60491-5638, 05-16102-006-0000, Beechen & Dill Homes Inc to Christopher J Zambole & Lisa Zambole, December 30 $474,000, 13934 Stonebridge Woods Xing, Homer Glen 60491-8031, 05-22206-260-0000, Timothy Smith to Diane Principe & John Principe, December 28 $45,000, 14441 Iz Brook Dr, Homer Glen 60491-5624, 05-21-202-022-0000, Standard Bank & Trust Trustee to Peter Fielding, December 23 $157,000, 14603 S Pebble Creek Dr, Homer Glen 60491-9359, 05-10-212-0010000, Brian T Gaston to Brian S Louthian & Jill N Davis, December 17

JOLIET

$245,500, 1016 Cumberland Dr, Joliet 60431, 06-06-306-004-0000, Greg Leach Homes Inc to Robert Williams & Ebonie Williams, December 6 $170,000, 2406 Fleetwood Dr, Joliet 60432-0799, 08-06-301-085-0000, Kathleen A Rodak to Brian R Tomasewski & Melissa L Tomasewski, December 23 $77,500, 105 Caterpillar Dr 2a, Joliet 60436-1042, 06-13-201-020-1000, Anthony Fox to Tyler Eckert, December 19 $80,000, 1306 Clara Ave, Joliet 604353936, 07-05-316-009-0000, Signature Five Illinois Reo to Luis Enrique Tapia, December 16 $83,000, 3127 Ingalls Ave 1a, Joliet 60435-9319, 06-01-101-004-1000, Moore Trust to Tommie L Peterson & Kathryn Parkman, November 23 $51,000, 1423 Woodbridge Rd L B, Joliet FRANKFORT $273,000, 22063 Heritage Dr, Frankfort 60436-1379, 07-17-118-001-1000, Judith K Hendricks to James Rudnicki, Decem60423-8526, 09-29-306-007-0000, ber 24 Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee to Ken$95,000, 400 Oneill St, Joliet 60436neth J Jawor, September 3 1923, 07-17-400-001-0000, Daniel Rupp $226,000, 20203 E Lismore Cir, Frankto Ilda Morales, September 24 fort 60423-9283, 09-14-279-001-0000, $142,000, 3701 Bowie Ct, Joliet 60435John O Hora Jr to Edward E Brooks Iii, 1571, 03-24-106-043-0000, Dana Kiesling December 18 to Michelle A Scartozzi, December 10 $165,500, 20723 S Oak Ln, Frankfort $226,000, 2813 Stonewall Ln, Joliet 60423-9074, 09-24-201-023-0000, 60435-9201, 03-24-108-025-0000, Angelo R Turnano to John Defrank Jr & Fannie Mae to Dewawn Butler & Shanita Nicole Baer, December 14 $336,000, 24015 S 80th Ave, Frankfort Mclaurin, December 16 60423-8773, 13-12-100-019-0000, Robert $117,000, 1254 Morgan St, Joliet 60436-1479, 07-17-111-003-0000, Jordan L Jackman to Kyle A Zilis & Jessi L Zilis, Raub to Patti Marquardt, December 17 December 28 $99,500, 147 Barbara Jean Ln, Joliet 60436-1061, 06-13-203-054-1000, Mary HOMER GLEN L Anderson Estate to Harry J Litchfield, $330,000, 13955 S Trails End Dr, Homer December 15 Glen 60491-8643, 05-02-404-009-0000, $95,000, 3123 Ingalls Ave 3c, Joliet Roxanne Lantero to Thomas Distasio Jr, 60435-9318, 06-01-101-005-1000, James December 21 L Harris to Javier Ramirez, December 18 $230,000, 13353 Oakwood Dr, Homer $167,000, 2906 Facel Vega Dr, Joliet Glen 60491-8116, 05-11-104-002-0000, 60435-6487, 06-12-312-038-0000, Linda Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee to Steven • Continued on page 57 R Windberg & Stephanie A Windberg,

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$485,000, 13360 Kettering Blvd, Lemont 60439-8954, 2234-400-010-0000, M I Homes Of Chicago LLC to Frederick V Ang & Roopa K Trivedi, December 29

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1627 Marquette Rd., Joliet | $149,000 Located in popular Marquette Gardens, this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is perfect for the growing family! With approximately 2100 square feet, this home features a large main floor master, new hardwood floors in living room, spacious family room, newer kitchen appliances 2-4 years old, reverse osmosis drinking system, new Chamberlain garage door opener w/keypad entry & perma sealed basement w/lifetime transferable warranty! Nice fenced yard w/large patio area. Great location – near schools & parks.

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$153,000

Located in a Country setting on a quiet cul-de-sac. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Large family room with built-ins. Oversized 23.6’ x 29.6’ garage with heat and 100 amp service! 39’ x 14’ deck plus 24’ x 8’ deck surrounding a 24’ above ground pool (5yrs).

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PRICED TO SELL! Stunning brick home that exudes excellence thru-out! Spacious kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Family room with cozy fireplace and crown molding.

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D Whitney to Adam Swithin, December 21 $116,000, 2821 Warren Dorris Dr, Joliet 60435-9428, 06-12109-009-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Lauren Crane, March 25 $125,000, 3311 Caroline Dr, Joliet 60435-1111, 03-24-306-0090000, Greenup Trust to Wayne M Lopez, December 16 $165,000, 2715 Misty Brook Ln, Joliet 60432-0750, 08-06409-014-0000, Linda A Woods to Samuel E Adams Iii, December 30 $129,000, 2704 Caddy Ln, Joliet 60435-5210, 06-12-403001-0000, Brandon Mumm to Kristen L Brandenburg, December 22

$310,000, 1321 Arbor Dr, Lemont 60439-7486, 22-32-117029-0000, Randall R Jacobson Jr to William Butcher & Christine Butcher, December 7 $695,000, 16434 Willow Dr, Lemont 60439-4646, 22-31110-011-0000, Chicago Trust Co Na Trustee to Chad J Taylor & Donna L Taylor, December 22 $446,000, 13689 Anne Dr, Lemont 60439-8707, 22-34400-010-0000, M I Homes Of Chicago LLC to Douglas R Morris & Christen Morris, December 22 $280,000, 3 Country Ct, Lemont 60439-4183, 22-28-105061-0000, Gerard Quimque to Michael Coleman, January 7 $455,000, 11 Emily Ct, Lemont 60439-4258, 22-32-301-0180000, Mcdermott Trust to Anna E Vargas, December 18 $466,000, 1301 Ashbury Cir, Lemont 60439-8433, 22-32217-001-0000, Ashbury Woods Development LLC to Duane Allen Ticknor & Mary L Ticknor, December 14

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS $135,000, 25189 Faraday Rd, Manhattan 60442-6215, 12-17-313-087-0000, $675,000, 5 Timberview, Lemont George Dorch Jr to Alison J Hilton, 60439, 22-24-101-024-0000, Grandview December 23 Capital LLC to Martin W Jaszczuk & Rena- $135,000, 25189 Shannon Dr, Manhatta Jaszczuk, November 13 tan 60442-6201, 12-17-317-004-1001, $485,000, 12690 Briarcliffe Dr, Lemont Jerrod W Aud to Stacy Tomasiewicz, 60439-4626, 22-30-305-001-0000, M I December 2 Homes Of Chicago LLC to James P Divis Jr & Gail S Divis, December 29 MINOOKA $135,000, 21 E Logan St, Lemont $183,000, 23741 Cottonwood Ln, 60439-3810, 22-29-105-013-0000, Minooka 60447-9309, 10-06-401-031Andrea D De Carlo to Alberto A Nunez & 0000, Larry R Daniel to Arnulfo Guerrero Krystyna Nunez, December 23 Gomez & Aurora Guerrero, December 17

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PLAINFIELD

$430,000, 12039 Winterberry Ln, Plainfield 60585-5692, 01-29-202-009-0000, Tyler Parsons to George Hart & Noreen Hart, August 8 $230,000, 14301 Springfield Ct, Plainfield 60544-2668, 03-08-104-001-0000, Lexicon Government Services to Donald J Scott Iii & Elizabeth C Scott, November 4 $529,000, 11675 Liberty Ln, Plainfield 60585-5787, 01-21-302-009-0000, Donald P King to Arthur Voorhees, January 5 $150,000, 13645 S Jonesport Cir, Plainfield 60544-7006, 03-01-208-011-0000, Gilda V Melendez to Maritza Suarez & LOCKPORT MOKENA Jose Luis Moreno, November 16 $152,000, 1502 Summit Dr, Lockport $382,000, 11897 Tower Bridge Dr, $205,000, 13615 Jordan Ln, Plainfield 60441-4515, 04-25-102-012-0000, Diane Mokena 60448-1988, 09-30-107-05360544-7154, 03-05-207-018-0000, Bank Losquadro to David Tincher & Daniela 0000, Bridges Of Mokena Townhomes Of New York Mellon Ttee to Wafeek Tincher, December 16 to Stephen E Miller & Kathy V Miller, Aiyash, September 16 $405,000, 15328 S Oak Run Ct, Lock$319,000, 12712 Wexford Dr, Plainfield port 60441-3901, 05-18-100-008-0000, January 1 $290,000, 18817 London Ln, Mokena 60585-2885, 01-32-203-027-0000, Teton Development LLC to Jason R Fox & 60448-9364, 09-05-428-020-0000, Michael Drobick to Jeffrey J Rizzo, DeRachel N Fox, December 30 Buchthal Trust to William A Maricle & cember 28 $120,000, 15523 Weber Rd A 106, LockKressie L Maricle, December 31 $720,000, 13205 Wood Duck Dr, Plainport 60446-3501, 04-17-301-011-1005, $385,000, 10658 Fintan Ct, Mokena field 60585-7997, 01-35-402-013-0000, 16531 Partnership to Al Kuda, November 60448-7603, 09-08-203-049-0000, JonBrett E Overton to Satish K Gupta & Kiran 18 athan M Bortscheller to Brian Rutkowski Gupta, December 14 $80,000, 404 Connor Ave, Lockport & Ryan Anaya Rutkowski, December 30 $199,500, 14133 S Longview Ln, Plain60441-4814, 04-26-307-003-0000, Va to $185,000, 11261 Kluth Dr, Mokena field 60544-6007, 03-01-405-005-0000, Stanislaw Kaleta, December 22 60448-8236, 09-18-211-008-0000, Salman Zari Ghanvi to Jennifer A Rodri$255,000, 16618 W Apache Dr, Deaton Trust to Kenneth R Burmeister & guez & Julian D Rodriguez, December 22 Lockport 60441-4277, 05-30-105-011Roberta J Burmeister, December 21 $214,000, 1301 Sandpiper Ct, Plainfield 0000, Nicole Hilburger to Mark R Scott, $330,000, 11341 Hummingbird Ln, Mo60586-1748, 06-03-119-002-0000, December 16 kena 60448-9248, 09-06-253-010-0000, Joseph Landi to Christopher S Medvid & $420,000, 16727 W Deerwood Dr, Keith A Macdonald to Glory Ikerodah & Heather N Medvid, January 4 Lockport 60441-6111, 05-31-304-003Egbenayaloben Idemudia, August 7 $435,000, 12762 Scoter Ct, Plainfield 0000, Sebastian Badillo to Elizabeth Bos 60585-4226, 01-35-101-016-0000, Mark & Nathan Andrew Klinker, January 5 NEW LENOX D Peek to Robert L Winkler & Linda A $195,000, 16857 S Sunset Ridge Ct, $455,000, 2106 Water Chase Dr, Winkler, January 11 Lockport 60441-7678, 05-30-206-018New Lenox 60451-4812, 08-34-205$184,000, 24134 Walnut Cir 1, Plain0000, Joseph J Eminger to Robert M field 60585-2474, 01-28-201-058-1001, Antonaglia & Lynn M Antonaglia, January 006-0000, Marquette Bank Trustee to Matthew W Marzec & Marisa L Marzec, Joseph M Santori to Shawn M Moy, 4 December 16 December 4 $155,000, 17562 Gilbert Dr, Lockport $186,000, 7014 Floyd Ct, Plainfield 60441-1114, 16-05-202-058-1002, Wayne $380,540, 1168 Brooke Ln, New Lenox 60451-4027, 08-32-410-002-0000, 60586-6519, 03-31-101-030-0000, J Eck Jr to Fotini Fay Bowie, January 4 $215,000, 2609 Heritage Lake Dr, Lock- Devitt Construction Co Inc to Matthew J Stoffle Trust to Michael E Stoffle, December 2 port 60441-3985, 03-24-401-045-0000, Lattz, December 23 $200,000, 2904 Leven Ave, New Lenox $180,000, 6201 Smokey Ridge Dr, Erin W O Brien to Cheng Ling, December 60451-2717, 08-36-306-009-0000, Brian Plainfield 60586-5563, 03-32-304-0337 D Keller to Edward K Chapin & Jennifer M 0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Sussan $165,000, 1212 Grandview Ave, LockMadison, November 30 Idehen, December 1 port 60441-3651, 04-24-314-016-0000, $287,500, 3406 Norwood Cir, New $115,100, 5434 Sun Valley Dr, Plainfield Steven T Flounders to Joseph Roppo, Lenox 60451-8623, 08-05-381-017-0000, 60586-6650, 03-28-310-123-0000, Hud November 23 William Garrison to Ryan T Hickey & to Sean Kuhn, January 7 Michelle R Mc Connaughey, January 11 $205,000, 4902 Lobelia Ln, Plainfield MANHATTAN $373,500, 1837 Grandview Dr, New Le- 60586-8654, 03-33-408-019-0000, Inga $287,500, 700 3rd St, Manhattan 60442-9120, 12-21-117-009-0000, Brian nox 60451-2228, 08-29-302-006-0000, Jurevicius to Luka Pilipovic, December 21 Marquette Bank Trustee to Ryan J Tutko $202,500, 4602 Twain Ct, Plainfield J Strain to John Baskerville & Melissa & Jessica M F Tutko, January 5 60586-8068, 03-27-305-002-0000, Baskerville, December 8 $178,000, 1838 Foxwood Dr, New Louis Gerona to Michael Gibson & Laura $62,500, 28645 S Wallingford Rd, Manhattan 60442-9222, 19-03-404-004- Lenox 60451-3109, 08-28-304-038-1000, Gibson, April 17 $318,000, 25606 W Cerena Cir, Plain0000, Kay Canavino to Curtis M Canavi- Shirley A Zeitz Estate to Thomas Ryan & field 60586-6824, 03-29-107-022-0000, Mary Ellen Ryan, December 30 no, December 11

Nvr Inc to Edward R Wambaja & Ashley M Matza Wambaja, December 29 $385,000, 25305 W Rock Dr, Plainfield 60586-7314, 03-20-302-013-0000, Kenneth E Boehm Jr to Gabriela Sanchez, January 11 $142,000, 20905 W Ames Ct, Plainfield 60544-7303, 04-06-412-030-0000, Springleaf Financial Services to Klara Schroederus, December 24 $292,500, 24535 Champion Dr, Plainfield 60585-1965, 01-21-108-004-0000, Brookfield Relocation Inc to Tyler Cap & Breanna Cap, December 30 $205,000, 15713 Cove Cir, Plainfield 60544-7853, 03-17-306-017-0000, Mike R O Connor to Amy L Kubly, January 11 $100,000, 23760 W Main St, Plainfield 60544-1906, 03-10-103-045-0000, Deutsche Bank Tr America Ttee to Ryan Vath & Abbey Vath, September 3 $160,000, 23032 Judith Dr, Plainfield 60586-9638, 03-23-309-028-0000, Carter Trust to Marsha Corniel, December 30 $150,000, 22845 Judith Dr, Plainfield 60586-9637, 03-23-314-005-0000, Holly L King to Sarah Knudsen, December 17 $142,000, 20958 W Snowberry Ln, Plainfield 60544-7499, 02-31-405-0300000, Curran Trust to Anthony P Koufos, December 30 $137,000, 21335 Edison Ln, Plainfield 60544-6075, 04-06-331-100-0000, Jason Zizzo to Jonathan Peguero, November 4 $204,000, 1901 Arbor Fields Dr, Plainfield 60586-5728, 03-32-411-021-0000, Edward Hejka to Joseph M Hejka & Lisa M Hejka, December 18 $178,500, 16200 Fairfield Dr, Plainfield 60586-8969, 03-22-111-027-0000, Richard Forneris to Florence P Wheeler, December 18 $241,000, 24927 Madison St, Plainfield 60544-7447, 03-05-203-017-0000, Matthew Brady to Vidmantas Petrauskas, January 5 $246,000, 1913 Chestnut Hill Rd, Plainfield 60586-8513, 03-33-402-022-0000, Phillip Martin to Cesar J Torres & Vanessa Del Rosio Contreras, December 17 $160,500, 1614 Brighton Ln, Plainfield 60586-7554, 03-33-454-008-0000, Wells Fargo Bank Illinois Na to Stephanie Boyajean, December 30 $163,900, 21311 Silktree Cir, Plainfield 60544-9360, 02-31-377-026-0000, Roselund Real Estate Inc to Kenneth Kurkowski & Barbara Zygmunt, December 22 $140,000, 21335 Earhart Ct, Plainfield 60544-5929, 04-06-331-110-0000, Brent M Deback to Brandon Oneal, December 12 • Continued on page 59

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2682 WATERFORD CT., AURORA – $89,000

7 EDISON RD., JOLIET – $59,000 Being sold “AS IS” – 2 bedroom, living room, ktichen and bath – New roof and siding – 2 car detached garage – Fenced yard – Purchase as an investment or move right in – Currently on a month-to-month lease (900.00 rent) – Call Nancy Freeman (815-530-5633) or email nfreeman221@comcast.net.

320 LIME ST., JOLIET – $109,000

Outstanding one owner 3 bedroom brick ranch home on premium lot in Lake Forrest! Too many high end appointments to list! Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring, 2 story foyer with designer tile, Gourmet kitchen with birch cabinets, granite counters, travertine backsplash & island! Great room with 14ft. ceilings and fireplace overlooking the beautiful park like, landscaped yard with patio and pergola! Master suite with luxury bath and walk in closet! Formal dining room, unfinished walk up attic and full unfinished basement! Minooka schools! To view interior pictures please visit www.Victoriadillon.com

Price reduced! Great family home with 2 bedrooms and a possible third or den with formal dining and living rooms, kitchen, and family room. 1.5 car garage and a partially finished basement. Tile, carpeting, and hardwood flooring.

Large fenced-in yard with a peach tree and grapes – Well maintained – Call Nancy Freeman (815-530-5633) or email at nfreeman221@comcast.net

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Huge eat-in kitchen with a center island cabinet. Formal dining room. Spacious family room. First floor laundry. And a paver brick patio. Go to hometelosfirst.com and hudhomestore.com for information and education. Call Burneva McCullum for help or questions at 779-279-4711.

Fabulous all brick ranch with three bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen with all appliances and ceramic flooring. Priced to sell at only $119,900! Perfect dollhouse. Big backyard with patio, two driveways, huge garage and storage shed. Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy.

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TOM HOOKS 815-741-5074 813 MAGNOLIA DR., WEST JOLIET – $90,000

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$66,500, 601 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville 60446-1425, 0404-102-018-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Margaret Puzynski & Peter Puzynski, October 13 $78,000, 326 Hickory Ave, Romeoville 60446-1630, 04-04-203-044-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Wieslaw Karczmarczyk & Barbara Karczmarczyk, November 23 $180,000, 687 S Mecosta Ln, Romeoville 60446-5250, 0418-406-011-0000, Rockwood G Summerfield to Mary Lu Koran, December 30 $160,000, 1891 Lake Shore Dr, Romeoville 60446-3944, 03-12-201-011-0000, Harish Kumar Malhotra to Amit Amin, November 30 $239,500, 1585 Baytree Dr, Romeoville 60446-4984, 04-07303-039-0000, Jason Stiltner to Carlos Luis Hernandez, December 18 $148,500, 419 Arlington Dr, Romeoville 60446-1228, 02-33211-009-0000, Jack Firestone to Ian Shinn, December 12 $135,000, 6 Beacon Ave, Romeoville 60446-1117, 02-27301-028-0000, Michael Wilson to Maria Fragoso, December 10 $78,000, 335 Hale Ave, Romeoville 60446-1707, 0404-208-007-0000, Wells Fargo Bank to Rosina Rina & Antonio Rina, September 28 $130,000, 130 Olde English Ct, Romeoville 60446-1683, 03-12-201-152-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Evaldas Monstavicius, June 5

206-026-0000, Pickett Trust to Charles W Keyser Jr & Elaine F Keyser, January 5 $310,000, 703 Glory Dr, Shorewood 60404-7036, 06-17416-011-0000, Larry J Mcintyre to Ronald Lindsay & Elizabeth Lindsay, December 4 $270,000, 609 Freedom Way, Shorewood 60404-7006, 0617-312-034-0000, William John Bartolotta to Donald Vrba & Joan Vrba, January 8 $160,000, 1104 Ranchwood Dr, Shorewood 60404-9114, 06-16302-001-0000, Fannie Mae to Jeffrey King, December 30 $284,500, 611 Freedom Way, Shorewood 60404-7006, 06-17312-035-0000, Donald R Mattison to James H Diya & Patricia C Diya, December 28 $310,000, 21116 S Meadowview Ln, Shorewood 604048366, 06-20-301-001-0000, Thomas A Olson to Kerry Koepp, December 30 $266,000, 1203 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood 60404-7254, 06-05401-039-0000, Julio C Reyes to Paris J Winters, December 23

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Beautiful ranch with fully finished walk out basement and additional loft! Large eat-in kitchen with all appliances staying. Living room boasts fireplace and access to main level grande balcony! Master features private bath with updated vanity and dual sinks. Stairway access to bonus loft! Full finished basement with additional full bath, 3rd bedroom, and wet bar for entertaining!

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The Herald-News • Sunday, January 31, 2016 • ALSO BE VIEWED ONLINE AT Filed: January 14, 2016 WWW.WILLCOUNTYBOARD.COM Located at: UNDER THE MEETINGS SECTION. 618 Hawthorne Rd. Frankfort, IL 60423 (Published in The Herald-News January 29, 31, 2016) 1153920 708-374-0577

PUBLIC NOTICE This is to notify Connie F. Gray, 910 Morningside to appear in Will County Court, 14 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL on February 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Room 111 regarding case 15lM2394/15LM2596.

Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business:

PUBLIC NOTICE Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business

Name of Business: ARC TRUCKING (Published in the Herald-News January 17, 24, 31, 2016) Certificate No.: 30414 1150186 Filed: January 11, 2016 Located at: 557 Ohio st Joliet, IL 60432 PUBLIC NOTICE 815-545-1679 STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT Name(s) and residence of address COURT WILL COUNTY (es) of the person(s) owning, conNOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST ducting or transacting business: FOR NAME CHANGE Alberto Ruvalcaba 557 Ohio st Request of: Joliet, IL 60432 Kyle Michael Allyn Printy 815-545-1679 CASE NO: 16 MR 0174 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have There will be a court hearing on my hereunto set my hand and Official request to change my name from: Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois.

Kyle Michael Printy /s/ Irene Aguilera to the new name of: Notary Public Keira Michaela Allyn The court hearing will be held: on March 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., (Published in the Herald-News at 57 N. Ottawa St, Joliet, Will January 24, 31, 2016, February 7, 2016) 1152157 County, in Courtroom A236. /s/ Kyle Michael Allyn Printy (Published in the Herald-News January 31, February 7, 14, 2016) 1154260

PUBLIC NOTICE THE WILL COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF THE FORMER EXCHANGE STREET (COUNTY HIGHWAY 49) LOCATED IN COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT #1, CRETE TOWNSHIP, WILL COUNTY, IL. RECOMMENDATION IS TO RENAME THE PORTION OF THE FORMER EXCHANGE STREET (C.H. 49) BETWEEN COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE WEST TO 341.62 FEET EAST OF CRETE ROAD TO OLD EXCHANGE STREET. THE REALIGNED SEGMENT LOCATED WEST OF COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE TO CRETE ROAD WILL REMAIN AS EXCHANGE STREET (C.H. 49). THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 DURING THE PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION MEETING AT 9:00 A.M., IN THE WILL COUNTY BOARD ROOM, SECOND FLOOR OF THE WILL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 302 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, JOLIET, ILLINOIS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE COMMENTS AT THAT TIME. THE PROPOSED MAP FOR THE NAME CHANGE OF THE FORMER EXCHANGE STREET (C.H. 49) TO OLD EXCHANGE STREET IS ON DISPLAY AT THE WILL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, 302 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, AND MAY BE VIEWED DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE PROPOSED MAP CAN

PUBLIC NOTICE Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business Name of Business: Missing Planet Certificate No.: 30426 Filed: January 14, 2016 Located at: 2703 Telluride Ct. Plainfield, IL 60586 815-272-4935 Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: Nicholas Young 2703 Telluride Ct. Plainfield,IL 60586 815-272-4935

Daniel Czajkowski 618 Hawthorne rd Frankfort, IL 60423 708-374-0577 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. /s/ Carol A Czajokowski Notary Public (Published in the Herald-News January 24, 31, 2016, February 7, 2016) 1152233

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Public Notice To: Customers of Illinois-American Water Company - Notice of Proposed Change in Rates Illinois American Water hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission a proposed change in water and wastewater rates for all operating areas served by the Company, effective approximately January 1, 2017.

The proposed rates would increase the overall water revenue for the Company's district below as follows: Zone 1 (including Interurban/Alton/Cairo/Peoria/ Pontiac/Hardin/ Streator/South Beloit/Sterling/Champaign/Chicago Metro Water) Chicago Metro Wastewater

14.24% 38.16%

The proposed changes, which include changes in design of the rates, affect charges for customers in all service classifications (including metered water service, wastewater service, private fire service and public fire service).

The estimated bill impact of the proposed changes may vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, meter size, usage volume, service classification, fire protection district, and other factors. For a residential customer with a 5/8-inch meter, the proposed changes would generally increase a monthly bill (including all applicable rate components, which include base rates, infrastructure surcharges, purchased water and sewage treatment surcharges, public fire charges, franchise fee cost and related taxes) by the amounts and percentages shown below: Chicago Well

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$ Increase

% Increase

$ 2.88 11.72%

8.33%

$ Increase

% Increase

$ 1.98 $ 3.62 $ 8.50

4.06% - 5.07% 4.79% - 6.22% 5.26% - 7.97%

$ Increase $ 5.60 $ 8.06 $15.47

12,000

% Increase 9.72% - 30.36% 13.99% - 43.63% 26.80% - 83.29%

$ Increase

% Increase

$19.34 $22.85 $33.39

35.95% 35.95% 35.95%

Illinois Commerce Commission procedures for intervention are contained in its Rules of Practice and include the timely filing of a verified petition to intervene with the Chief Clerk of the Commission and service of the petiIN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have tion to Illinois American Water, the Commission's Administrative Law Judge, Commission Staff witnesses, and hereunto set my hand and Official all other parties. This petition must contain the information required by the Rules of Practice. In addition, customers may request a public forum regarding this proposed increase by making a written request to the Illinois Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois.

Commerce Commission in accordance with procedures specified in Section 8-306(n) of the Public Utilities Act (220 ILCS 5/8-306 (n)). /s/ Abby Rexhepi Notary Public A copy of the proposed rate schedules may be inspected by any interested party at any of the Illinois American Water offices. Additionally, customers may contact Illinois American Water at (800) 422-2782 for an (Published in the Herald-News explanation regarding how the proposed changes might impact their monthly bill.

January 24, 31, 2016, February 7, 2016) 1152241 Customers should be advised that the Illinois Commerce Commission may alter or amend the rates or conditions of service after hearings held pursuant to 83 Ill. Admin Code 200, and may increase or decrease individual rates in amounts other than those requested by Illinois American Water.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business Name of Business: Re-Pop Design Certificate No.: 30425

You may obtain additional information either directly from Illinois American Water, 100 N. Water Works Drive, Belleville, Illinois 62223, tel: (800) 422-2782, by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701, or via the Illinois Commerce Commission's website at www.icc.illinois.gov. Information, including tips on water conservation, is also available at Illinois American Water's web site, www.illinoisamwater.com.

If you receive both water and sewer service from us, and wish to install a separate meter for irrigation in order to mitigate your sewer charges, you may request a separate meter for the irrigation service. General service rates will apply to the irrigation meter, including a water service charge and a water usage charge.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, Plaintiff, v.

DAVID F. GROHNE, AS TRUSTEE, Defendants, BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, Plaintiff, DAVID F. GROHNE, AS TRUSTEE, Defendants, BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, Plaintiff, CHICAGO TITLE & TRUST CO., Defendants.

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PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants in these consolidated causes, that Plaintiff BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY has filed its Complaints for Condemnation in the Circuit Court for the 12th Judicial Circuit, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, for condemnation pursuant to the eminent domain laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises in the Complaints situated in Will County, Illinois, to wit: No. 2104 ED 65 THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 40 RODS OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE BNSF RAILWAY, FORMERLY THE ALTON RAILROAD, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF THE CHICAGO AND ALTON RAILROAD, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAID PARCELS CONTAINING A TOTAL OF 51.872 ACRES, MORE OR LESS PART OF PINs 03-17-17-100-003-0000 and 03-17-17-200-006 No. 2014 ED 66 THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE BNSF RAILWAY, FORMERLY THE ALTON RAILROAD, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 11.733 ACRES, MORE OR LESS PART OF PIN 03-17-19-200-001-0000 No. 2014 ED 67 THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE BNSF RAILWAY, FORMERLY THE ALTON RAILROAD, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 59.316 ACRES, MORE OR LESS PART OF PIN 03-17-19-200-002-0000 Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law and such case is now pending.

The aforesaid Complaints for Condemnation are for the ascertainment of just compensation to be paid to the owner or owners for the fee simple title to the above-described properties sought to be acquired for the purposes of the LPC-West project in Will County, Illinois.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the above-named defendants, file your appearance in this cause, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the 12th Judicial Circuit, 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, on or before March 25, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, or the case may be tried at any time after said date, and judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

PAMELA J. McGUIRE Clerk of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court Joliet, Will County, Illinois (Published in the Herald-News January 24, 31, 2016, February 7, 2016) 1152198

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