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Public speaking is not exactly my thing.

I much prefer speaking to smaller groups, preferably when I am not standing at a podium. But I found myself Monday at a podium, talking to 24 Joliet Township High School students and a handful of other adults, as one of four speakers for the Communications Panel for the 2015 Joliet Rotary Youth Leadership conference (full disclosure – I am a member of Rotary).

We were asked to speak about the importance of communication as a leader, share characteristics of a good communicator and share experiences where good communication led to success.

I jotted down some notes Monday morning and spoke on all those topics.

It struck me as I left, though, that I spent a lot of time talking about what not to do. I advised not posting anything embarrassing on

social media, because Google will find it.

I talked about not using texting as your main source of communicating with others, and what a turnoff improper spelling and grammar can be.

I advised being clear and concise. I meant to say make good eye contact when talking to another person, but think I inadvertently left that one out.

It was all true, and in my mind, necessary to be successful. But I wish I would have left them with something more uplifting, because words should inspire. And I felt like mine left something to be desired.

So here is my revised parting shot: The way you communicate – whether it’s spoken, written or demonstrated through body language or ac-

tions – has the power to build up or tear down. The right words in the right order at the right moment can change someone’s life for the better.

The wrong words – those with sharp edges, hurled with an intent to cause pain – can result in damage impossible to repair. And we live in a society where this type of communicating seems to be celebrated and encouraged.

Embrace a different path.

Our words have consequences.

Use yours to lift up others.

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LOCAL BRIEFS 3 reported as injured in I-55 crash in Plainfield

PLAINFIELD – Three people were injured Saturday morning in a crash on Interstate 55 near Caton Farm Road.

Illinois State Police said the accident involved a truck and a car. The crash resulted in two people from the car being taken to a hospital with injuries. The driver of the truck also sustained injuries.

State police said the truck driver claimed he blacked out because he was choking on coffee.

The crash report on the accident is still not finished, police officials said.

A witness driving by the scene said it appeared a semitrailer had hit the median of the highway and that numerous emergency responders were on scene on both sides of the interstate.

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New Lenox police arrested Christopher Sanders, 41, of 1279 Edmonds Christopher Ave., the departSanders ment announced in a news release Friday. Sanders was taken into custody after police executed a search warrant at his home, according to the news release.

The Will County Special Operations Group assisted, police said. Sanders was taken to the Will County jail pending a bond hearing.

In the Feb. 1 robbery, narcotics were stolen from the Walgreens, police said.

Investigators previously said a man entered the Walgreens at 3:40 a.m., went to the pharmacy and displayed a silver and black rifle. After demanding Fentanyl, a painkiller, the man left the store.

No one was injured.

Animal found in Grundy confirmed to be a wolf

MORRIS – Tests have confirmed that the wolf-like animal

found dead along a roadside last month is indeed a gray wolf.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources had a DNA test run on the female animal, which confirmed it was a gray wolf from the Great Lakes population.

“We will get a complete report in a few weeks that will tell exactly where it came from,” said Hank Frazier of the IDNR. According to a published report, the wolf was discovered dead alongside a road north of Interstate 80 by a father and son who stopped after seeing the animal they thought was a coyote.

Morris veterinarian David Bainbridge examined the wolf and said previously the injuries were consistent with it being hit by a car, and were bad enough to be fatal to the animal.

According to another IDNR spokesperson, Chris Young, the wolf was identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

To date, there have been 10 confirmed gray wolves in Illinois since 2000, according to the University of Illinois Extension.

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ON THE COVER Rodney Cooper leads a march against violence Saturday in Joliet. More than two dozen community leaders and members gathered to protest violence in the city.

See story on page 3.

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Joliet residents and leaders urge community to stop the violence

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Rodney Cooper’s voice boomed through the streets surrounding Christ Temple Church in Joliet on Saturday.

Cooper, 22, walked down Second Avenue, heading toward Richards Street, as he prayed out loud for the victims of gun violence in recent weeks. Cooper was completing his march against the violence that has left several Joliet residents dead and stirred safety concerns in the community.

Joining behind him were close to 30 other residents, including church, police and city leaders.

“We ask you to heal, oh God,” Cooper said as he led the crowd. “Give them the mind, oh God, to be saved, oh God. Give them the mind to be healed. … We know violence is not the answer. Hatred is not the answer. Malice is not the answer.”

On Saturday, Cooper, leader of Chosen Generation Youth Outreach Ministries, worked with several other Joliet residents to hold an anti-violence rally in Joliet.

At noon, residents gathered in the parking lot of Christ Temple Church to pray for victims and wake up the community to the violence that claimed their lives.

Photos by Lathan Goumas – lgoumas@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: Pastor Clint Wilburn leads a prayer after a march against violence Saturday in Joliet. More than two dozen community leaders and members gathered to protest violence in the city. BELOW LEFT: Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton marches alongside community members Saturday.

BELOW RIGHT: Joliet Councilwoman Bettye Gavin raises her hands as she prays during the march.

‘This is our community’

Quintrice Funches, 26, of Joliet said recent shootings left her four children scared and worried about playing outside. Funches, a Cornerstone Inc. residential supervisor, helped organize Saturday’s rally.

She said she wanted the prayer and rally to bring people together.

“It came from my heart to get into the streets,” she said. “This is our community, our city. It’s where we

raise our kids. Let’s go and do this.”

Attending Saturday’s rally was Don Mayberry, cousin of Jourdyn J. Williamson,

20, who died March 10 from a gunshot wound to the head.

Williamson was shot at Second Avenue and Richards Street.

Mayberry said Williamson was a hard worker who worked two jobs.

“She was a family person,” he said. “She was

funny. She always kept us laughing.”

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Kriby School District 140 Plungers from Tinley Park hit the water Saturday at the Joliet Annual Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics held at Leisure Lake Resort in Joliet.

300 take the plunge for Special Olympics

By HANNAH KOHUT hkohut@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The weather wasn’t exactly “polar” Saturday afternoon, but the water at Leisure Lakes Resort in Joliet was plenty cold enough for more than 300 polar plungers, many dressed in costume.

Together they raised more than $70,000 for the Special Olympics of Illinois, which provides athletic competition opportunities to the mentally and physically disabled.

Rochelle Porspero, who works at the Grundy County Special Ed Co-op, said she took the plunge for the students she teaches.

“I teach the blind and visually impaired,” Porspero said. “And this [event] makes a world of difference. And to know what our kids struggle

through every day, this is nothing.”

Porspero was certainly happier with Saturday’s 50-degree, sunny weather than last year’s sub-zero temperatures.

“We were moving ice to get in the water,” Porspero said of the 2014 Polar Plunge.

“This is beautiful compared to last year.”

Jennifer Wicevic, who also teaches at the Grundy County co-op, said this was her seventh time taking a polar plunge in support of the Illinois Special Olympics; the past three years in Joliet, and before that in Yorkville.

“We have a bunch of kids at the co-op who are Special Olympians, maybe about 90 percent of them,” Wicevic said. “I think there are 26 of us on our polar plunge team this year and we raised about

$12,000.”

Decked out in 1920s themed flapper costumes was a team from the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Between the 14 of them, they raised more than $12,000, said team member Shashonna Cole.

“We just wanted to do something a little different,” Cole, of Joliet, said about their costumes. “We just wanted to support the Special Olympics. This was my first time doing [the plunge].

Yeah, it was kinda cold once you get in there, but I really enjoyed it.”

All money raised from the polar plunge will support Special Olympic athletes in Illinois, making it financially possible for them to compete

See POLAR PLUNGE, page 38

JOLIET – Matthew Sukley was expecting to surprise his mother by coming home Saturday after eight years of serving in the U.S. Army.

But his mother, JoAnn Summers, turned the tables on him.

Summers got wind of his surprise, so she gathered close family and friends and invited several veterans motorcycle groups Saturday morning to join her in giving her son a surprise hero’s welcome home.

Sukley’s Aunt Joy drove him back to Joliet. But instead of his house, they drove into the Inwood Athletic Club parking lot, where he saw dozens of family members, veterans and supporters holding flags.

After driving between lines of flag-bearers, he stepped out of the car and started looking for Summers.

“All right, where is she,” Sukley said before giving his mother a big hug.

He hugged his mother, father, brothers and others before members of the Patri-

“We mug and hug him.”

Lee Young Patriot Guard ride captain

ot Guard Riders, Warriors Watch Riders, American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association and EMS RoadDocs said “welcome home” and greeted him with hugs.

“We mug and hug him,” Patriot Guard Ride Captain Lee Young said.

Sukley laughed at feeling a little upset at being denied the chance to surprise everyone.

But he said he appreciated the gesture by veterans and his family and friends.

“I’m glad I’m wearing glasses,” Sukley said while trying to hide his tears.

Sukley, 27, came home after serving three tours overseas, including two in Iraq, as a specialist with cavalry and infantry divisions.

“With all the things he has gone through in his personal life, he deserves this,” Summers said.

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Iraq War U.S. Army veteran Matthew Sukley hugs his mother, JoAnn Summers, after she surprised him by throwing a welcome home party with the help of several veterans motorcycle groups Saturday at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet.

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What are you after?

There’s a long list of records you can obtain under FOIA. That includes public employees’ salaries, travel receipts and records, accident reports, meeting minutes, elevator inspections, audits, election records, condemnation records and tax records.

Resident complaints are also on that list.

The city of Joliet lists the types of records subject to FOIA on its website.

But there’s also a long list of records deemed sensitive or confidential and therefore considered exempt from FOIA. Examples include student records, probation records, police reports related to an ongoing criminal investigation, personal medical records and personnel files.

Certain documents can still be made available. In that case, the public body in question must release those records to you, but can redact – or blank out – sensitive or identifying material. They must include a written explanation for the exempt material and/or denial of the record.

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act can be used by just about anyone to shed light on local, state and national governments, thereby holding public office holders, or any public body, accountable for actions and the use of taxpayer dollars.

The act essentially states you – the taxpayer – have the right to inspect public records, and that you are entitled to “full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees.”

For instance, you can request email exchanges between city officials, payroll information, arrest information, and private firm contracts with local governments.

Of course, there are exceptions. The act balances the public’s right to know against individual privacy rights and governmental interests, according to a FOIA guide compiled by Illinois Attorney GenWho is subject to FOIA? eral Lisa Madigan.

The act defines “public body” as any legislative, exWhy should you care?

The act can lead to the ex- ecutive, administrative or posure of wrongdoing. Take, advisory bodies of the state; for instance, The Associated state universities and colleges, Press’ recent stories shedding counties, townships, cities, light on Illinois Congressman villages, incorporated towns, Aaron Schock’s use of taxpay- school districts and all other ers’ dollars to take lavish trips municipal organizations that aboard private flights owned are supported in whole or in part by taxpayer dollars. by key donors.

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While a public body is supposed to honor verbal requests, it’s better – as they say – “to get it in writing.”

Most public bodies have sample letters or FOIA forms available. But an email, or a handwritten or typed letter, will do just fine.

Most often, a public body will have a designated FOIA officer. Other times, the village or city clerk will handle the request.

Be specific about the records you seek. Describe in detail the materials you want, along with the names of reports, places, or the period of time in which you are interested in.

The Illinois Press Association’s website has a sample letter for making a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The association also has a sample letter for appealing denials.

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As a way to mark the occasion, here’s a how-to guide for filing a request for documents. The following explains the who, what, when, why and how of the Freedom of Information Act.

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The FOIA act requires a public body to comply with or deny a request within five business days of receiving it. The body may extend that window by another five business days under certain circumstances, according to “A Citizen’s Guide to Using the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.” If your request is denied, you can appeal the decision by sending written notice of appeal to the head of the public body – i.e. the mayor, president or supervisor. That person has seven days to respond to the appeal, stating whether they’ve determined the records are open for inspection or should remain exempt.

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Charges from two incidents where a wildlife exhibitor allegedly brought a tiger into a Lockport bar were separated Friday into two cases.

Attorneys will decide next month if John Basile will face back-to-back trials on misdemeanor charges of reckless conduct and possessing a dangerous animal.

Basile, who operates the Big Run Wolf Ranch, has acknowledged bringing Shere Khan, a Siberian tiger, into Uncle Richie’s, 112 E. Ninth St., on Feb. 16, 2014. The tiger cub was weeks old at the time and weighed less than 40 pounds.

Basile, who had a federal license to exhibit dangerous animals, said he was in the tavern to promote a “Wildfest” event at the ranch and had two handlers with him when he brought the animal

inside.

Basile was walking the tiger on a leash to another bar when a passing Lockport police officer noticed the commotion from passing drivers as the animal went down Ninth Street.

Defense attorney Jennifer Kearney told Judge Ray Nash on Friday additional charges were filed two months ago for an incident John when the tiger Basile was allegedly inside the bar in December 2013 and bit a woman’s hand.

“There are different dates, different witnesses that would confuse the issues for the jury,” Kearney said.

Nash agreed and ordered any witnesses who were only present for one event will not testify during the case for the other.

But Nash denied Kearney’s motion to keep Basile’s alleged consumption of alco-

hol from being brought out during trial.

“The charge is reckless conduct [for] drinking while in possession of a dangerous animal,” Assistant Will County State’s Attorney Chris Regis argued.

Nash also said Kelly Domthan could testify as an expert witness, but will not discuss wildlife trafficking or animal rescue. Kearney said Domthan holds a negative view of big cats in captivity and Shere Khan was not rescued or obtained illegally.

“She could educate the jurors on tigers and tigers that age in captivity. Tigers are not indigenous to Will County,” Regis said.

“It’s reasonable to assume a juror will know a tiger is a dangerous animal,” Kearney said. “If the state’s purpose to put her on the stand is to show a tiger is a dangerous animal, we’ll stipulate to that.”

When asked by the judge, Regis agreed Domthan’s tes-

timony may be used as rebuttal if Basile takes the stand in his own defense.

Whenever the first trial is scheduled, Kearney told Nash it would likely last a week.

Basile said Friday that Shere Khan is “doing very well.”

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should push forward with a plan to open Chicago Street, Most pressing issues so it is no longer blocked by a “The No. 1 issue is definite- courthouse parking lot. Mihely jobs,” said Mihelich, who lich said keeping it closed would said he would be the city’s “top be good for residential developsalesman for economic devel- ment. O’Dekirk said opening opment.” the street will help business.

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JOLIET – The controversy that swirled last week over the mayoral debate at Cantigny VFW Post 367 faded away Thursday evening as candidates Bob O’Dekirk and Andy Mihelich settled in for nearly two hours of questions about economic development, government transparency and other matters.

The forum Thursday gave an extensive look at the two challenger’s views on a range of issues.

Mayor Tom Giarrante did not attend, pointing out the moderator was an O’Dekirk supporter and noting a fundraiser was scheduled for the same night at the VFW post for one of his political rivals.

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By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – As Brooke Denham puts her social work skills to use at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will County, she gains not only valuable experience, but helps the agency grow.

Denham is one of two AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers assisting the Joliet and Morris area social service agency.

Maricruz Diaz, another volunteer, helps the agency with its mentor2.0 program.

The two volunteers come from a national service program to help bring families out of poverty and educate young people.

“The information and experience I’ve gotten here is more valuable than the work I would’ve gotten otherwise,” Denham said.

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“The longer children stay in school, the better the odds are they will not have a life in poverty,” Las said. “[The volunteers’] job here is to help the agency grow. VISTA helps make the agency stronger.”

Denham started working for BBBS last July as a match support specialist. She works with young people and the mentors they’re matched with to ensure they receive good support.

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“How anybody wasn’t killed, I don’t know.”

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Finally the vehicle, a Subaru Outback, crashed through the front window of the office area, knocking out bricks from the wall as well.

“How she made it across Larkin without hitting any of those [cars], I don’t know,” Johnson said. “If anyone would have been sitting there [in the office], they would have been killed.”

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JOLIET – An 83-year-old woman apparently hit the gas instead of the brakes and drove across Larkin Avenue, hitting a sign and a parked car before crashing through the office wall of the Auto Medics garage Friday.

“How anybody wasn’t killed, I don’t know,” said Rich Johnson, owner of Auto Medics, 108 S. Larkin Ave. The accident happened about 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Just five minutes earlier, Johnson said, a woman was sitting in one of the chairs lining the wall the car crashed into.

Johnson was the only one in the office at the time the car broke through the wall.

“I’m in the office on the phone with a customer giving an estimate, and smash,” he said.

The name of the driver was not immediately available Friday, but police said she was 83.

She was leaving Delta Sonic

fused and just rammed into the Auto Medics,” Police Lt. Kevin LaBolle said.

She was taken to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center with minor injuries.

Johnson said the woman did not appear injured but was “dazed.”

“She appeared to be frazzled,” he said. “We helped her out of the car.”

Julian Cruz, a mechanic at Auto Medics, said he heard what sounded like a snow plow coming down the street.

“I turned around just in time to see the car hit the curb,” Cruz said. “I saw it go airborne.”

Johnson said he had contacted the owner of the Kia that was totaled.

“He took it rather well over the phone,” he said.

The garage area of Auto Medics, which includes two bays, was not damaged. Johnson said he would continue doing business as usual and would open at 8 a.m. Saturday as he normally does.

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Agreement in works to develop Brisbin Road

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com Grundy County is working with Minooka and Morris to create a pre-annexation agreement to allow the county to move forward with the Brisbin Corridor Project.

The project is part of a five-year plan for industrial growth on Brisbin Road, from Interstate 80 north to Sherrill Road.

Grundy County Engineer Craig Cassem said the county has estimated the $8 million project would purchase 170 feet of right of way and create a new two-lane road that can handle projected industrial traffic as the area develops.

“The county hired a consultant to look at the two and a half miles of road, and how we could pay for the construction,” Cassem said at

the March 10 Grundy County Board meeting.

“The county can’t recapture the expense, but a village or city can,” he added.

The intergovernmental agreement, along with a memorandum of understanding, must be passed by all governmental entities involved to create a legal way for the county to recapture the cost of the road, which will service properties along each side.

The 1,900 acres that line the road belong to two municipalities: The east side of the road is Minooka, the west side belongs to Morris.

Cassem said it’s estimated the county will need about $4,600 an acre as an impact fee to pay for construction.

Morris City Attorney Scott Belt said Thursday it is a significant project with overlapping issues – having the

“Hopefully we will have something by the end of the month. These documents don’t happen overnight. We have to look to the future when doing a long-term agreement.”

Dan Duffy Minooka village administrator county relinquish zoning to the respective cities, and an agreement with the developer to pay a road impact fee to pay back the county for the proposed road work.

Assistant State’s Attorney Perry Rudman said Thursday the county has been in talks with Minooka and Morris for about a year and that it is an ongoing project.

Dave Bzdill, a lawyer representing a landowner who has been approached by a potential developer, spoke to the

County Board last week with concerns on the project’s time frame. He wanted to know how long it would take for the necessary agreements to be in place, because a developer is interested in about 226 acres on the west side of Brisbin Road.

Rudman said last week it is a complicated matter and board members need to know what they are agreeing to before he can negotiate a memorandum of understanding with the developer.

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“Hopefully we will have something by the end of the month,” Duffy said. “These documents don’t happen overnight. We have to look to the future when doing a long-term agreement.”

He said Minooka has always had a good relationship with the state’s attorney’s office and with Rudman, so he doesn’t expect this project to be any different.

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By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Jazz lovers and patriots may appreciate a free concert Monday at the Rialto Square Theatre.

The Jazz Ambassadors, the touring big band of the U.S. Army, is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m.

The performance combines a patriotic flair with a devotion to jazz music, said Master Sgt. John Altman, a lead trumpet player and road manager for the band.

“The audience can definitely expect a patriotic selection,” he said. “We cover about 100 years of jazz history when we perform.”

Jazz may not be the genre of music most closely associated with feelings of patriotism. But Altman notes it’s uniquely American music.

“Jazz was born in New Orleans and grew up in Chicago,” said Altman, who spent time playing jazz in Chicago while getting a master’s degree in music from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

The Jazz Ambassadors was formed in 1969 as a dance band under a different name. “As the ensemble evolved, we realized what a national treasure jazz is,” he said.

All band members are active-duty members of the military. They spend a lot of time on the road.

After Joliet, the band goes to University Park, where it will play at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Governors State University.

All performances are free.

Rialto spokeswoman Annette Parker said 1,300 tickets were ordered as of Friday afternoon, leaving about 400 available. She expects tickets will be available at the door Monday.

Tickets can still be reserved in advance on Monday by calling 815-726-6600.

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Two school bands are coming to the show.

Altman said the band enjoys visiting with students and anyone else who wants to stay after the performance to talk.

Altman said he believes jazz appeals to young people in part because of the excitement that horn sections bring to the music and the freedom of expression it allows.

“Jazz is all about creativity and expression. Young people learn that they don’t necessarily have to play what’s on the paper,” he said.

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By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – City Manager Jim Hock plans to report this week that the downtown transportation center budget now is about $46 million, with the city’s share about $2.3 million more than first estimated in 2010.

Hock said the additional city money would be devoted to renovations at the old Union Station, which is being replaced by a new train station.

Councilman Jim McFarland called for a report on project costs earlier this month.

Hock will likely make his report at the Tuesday City Council meeting. The council also meets for its workshop meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

“We are within budget,” Hock said Friday.

In 2010, the cost of the entire project was set at $42 million.

At that time, former Gov. Pat Quinn announced $32 million in state funding for the project, in part because of the potential to support highspeed rail.

The city of Joliet’s share of the project was set at $7.5 million. Hock said that cost is now budgeted at $9.8 million.

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Since then, other agencies, including Metra and Pace Suburban Bus Service, also have contributed.

Hock plans to outline to the City Council the project’s costs.

The city also is negotiating with the Illinois Department of Transportation over additional costs associated with the transportation center.

“The cost of the project has gone up,” Hock said. “That’s what we’re talking about with the state, as to who’s responsible for that.”

In addition to the realignment of railroad tracks and a new train station, the project includes a new bus station and new boarding platforms for Metra’s Rock Island and Heritage Corridor trains.

Joliet’s share of the costs cover engineering, land acquisition and demolition, Hock said.

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• Joliet Ski Club – 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus, 100 Infantry Dr., Joliet. General meeting, first and third Thursday of the month. For information, go to www.jolietskiclub.org.

• Acoustic Jam Open Mic Night – 7 to 11 p.m., Cantigny VFW Post 367, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Call 815-7225398.

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• Fish Fry – 4 to 8 p.m.; also karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight, Cantigny VFW Post 367, 826 Horseshoe Dr., Joliet. Call 815-722-5398.

• Fish Fry – 4 to 7 p.m., St. Ann Parish Center, 24500 S. Navajo Dr., Channahon. Dine-in or carryout. Ten percent discount for dine-in before 5 p.m.

• Fish Fry– 4:30 to 8 p.m., Joliet Elk’s Lodge No. 296, 250 S. E. Frontage Road, Joliet. Baked and fried cod, fried shrimp, chicken and burgers, salad bar.

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MONDAY • Fish Fry – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Meatloaf Monday – 5 p.m., Harry WEDNESDAY Croatian Cultural Club, 1503 Clement E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old • Will County Mobile Workforce St., Joliet. Baked or fried cod, shrimp, Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to cat fish or fried chicken breast. For FRIDAY 485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

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• Will County Mobile Workforce City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa George Serbian Orthodox Church, 310 • WSD’s Computer Lab – 2 p.m., JJC Stryker Ave., Joliet. Fried and baked Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to St., Joliet. Learn the basics, schedule 3:30 p.m. Mondays. Fountaindale City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., fish, shrimp, vegetable, bread. Choice optional one-on-one résumé review.

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Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., • Make Your Own Eco-Friendly SATURDAY • Professional Writing Workshop Joliet. Need basic LinkedIn account.

Cleaning Products – 6:30 to 8 • Hopeful Tails Adoption Event – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Plainfield Public 90 minutes. Free. RSVP at 815-727p.m., Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., PetSmart, 2775 Library, 15025 S Illinois St., Plainfield.

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TUESDAY • Introduction to Genealogy – 9 THURSDAY to 11 a.m., Gladys Fox Museum, 231 E. • New Lenox Cub Scout Pack Ninth St., Lockport. Two-hour presen- 94’s sixth annual All-You-Can-Eat tation. All ages. Register at 815-552Spaghetti Dinner – 4:30 to 7 p.m., 4260 or www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

VFW Post 9545’s Hall, 323 Old Hickory • DAV service officer on-site to Road, New Lenox. Children 3 and under handle VA Claims – 8:30 a.m. to free. Desserts available for purchase. noon, Harry E. Anderson VFW Post Carry-outs available. Silent auction.

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Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon 1 to 3 p.m., • St. Paddy’s Day Celebration – 2 Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post St., Wilmington. Help with résumés, 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New cover letters and job applications. For Lenox. Food served until gone. Call 815- information www.jobs4people.org.

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• WSD’s Computer Lab – 10:30 • Bingo – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson a.m., JJC City Center Campus, 214 N. VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, Ottawa St., Joliet. Walk-ins welcome.

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• CASA Information Session – 6

• Roast Beef Fundraiser Dinner – 4 to 7 p.m., Elwood Community Church, 101 N. Chicago St., Elwood. $10 (adults) and $4 (children four and under). Tickets at door. Carryouts available.

• All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast – 8 a.m. to noon, Joliet Masonic Temple, 350 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. $5 (adults) and $3 (children 5 to 12).

Younger than 5 is free.

• Baseball in the Attic – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lockport Branch Library, at 121 E. Eighth St., Lockport. Michael Osacky presents art of collecting vintage sports memorabilia. Bring sports cards and collectibles for appraisal.

Limit 4 collectibles per registrant. May bring unlimited pre-1975 sports cards.

Register at www.whiteoaklibrary.org or 815-552-4260.

• A Fair Tax meeting – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Silver Spoon Restaurant, 1601 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Lively discussion to abolish the IRS. Food and beverages at own expense. Call 815-474-4385.

• Boating Safety Class – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane, McKinley Woods, Channahon. $40. Ages 12 and older. Registration required; call Bob Allen with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at 630-6215544. Visit AboutBoatingSafely.com.

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Mihelich said the city needs a new system for mayoral appointments to boards and commissions, an issue that arose with recent appointments to the Rialto Square Theatre board.

He said potential positions should be posted, candidates should be solicited and interviews should be conducted for applicants.

“We need new voices on all committees and boards in our city,” he said.

O’Dekirk said the existing system works if the City Council does its job. He pointed to the recent council action blocking a Giarrante appointment to the Rialto board.

“Ultimately,” O’Dekirk said, “it rests on the City Council to stand up and do the right thing.”

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Diaz, who started volunteering for BBBS last June, works as assistant mentor2.0 coordinator. Joliet West and Central high schools are piloting the program, which matches students with a mentor who helps them finish schoolwork and prepare for college.

The program also aims to help students from low-income communities.

“What interests me is if [the student] decides to go to college, they’re getting their own family out of poverty with a college education,” Diaz said.

“They’ll be first-generation college students.”

Both Denham and Diaz are college graduates. Las said their work at BBBS is a great opportunity in a struggling economy.

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OBITUARIES Gail Baker Moore of Flora, IL, Kim Baker, Tom Corbett of Opdyke, IL, Missy Baker of Johnsville, IL, Larry Jr. Baker-Nikki, Richard and Teresa of Mt. Vernon, IL, Robert and Stephanie Baker of Bluford, IL; one sister in law, Evlyn Baker; one sister, Velta Mae DeSandre. Larry was blessed with 39 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Now that you have left us, may our Heavenly Father grant you Peace and Serenity through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Romelia Baker (nee Spencer). His wife, Doris Mitchell Baker; three brothers, Allen, Ted, and Richard Baker; two daughters, Brenda Jo and Lorie Baker, wife of John Norman; one brother in law, Frank DeSandre.

Surviving family members, Pam Bakers, John Sopko, Robin Baker, John Steven Baker, Greg Baker, Barbie Jo Baker (Dillard) all of Joliet.

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On March 14th You spent your 47th Birthday with Jesus

Charles A. Bruggeman, age 42, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Upland, California.

He was survived by his wife, Karen (Morel) Bruggeman; sons, Austin, Dylan, Trevor and Dakota; mother, Alana Cook; father, Gerald (Linda) Bruggeman; sisters, Trena (Tony) DuBois, Nikki (Jeff) Oostema, Melissa Bruggeman; brothers, Michael and Curtis Cook; and nephew, Joey Shields.

Preceded by grandparents, George and Audrey Bruggeman, and Carol and Arlen Lang; and step-father, Michael Cook.

Served in the United States Army.

Memorial Service to be held Saturday, March 21, 2015, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the American Legion, on W. Ingalls Ave., Joliet.

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EDDIE BLAKNEY JR. March 14, 1944

We will always cherish your memories in our hearts.

Our lives will never be the same without you.

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Robert J. Baitinger died peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice after a short hospital stay.

Survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Carolyn Baitinger (nee Parks); loving daughter, Barbara Baitinger Lantz; and granddaughter, Emily Lantz. Two sisters, Virginia Ferry and Marie (John) Ward; his brother, George (Deb Parzych) Baitinger. His father-in-law, Frank Parks; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Neal MacDonald. Survived by many nieces and nephews, Maureen MacDonald (Brad) Stein, Brian (Trish) MacDonald, Alana Ferry, Alan (Lori) Ferry, Christopher (Jodi) Ward, Robyn (John) Curbis, Zachary (Dee) Baitinger, Joshua Seth (Christon) Baitinger, Matt (Laurie Ann) Baitinger; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. An uncle, Joe Giglietti; three aunts, Josie Beebe, Babe Gigliette and Mary Gordon Gigliette; as well as many cousins on the Gigliette side.

Special friends, Jerry and Jane Lewis; his beloved dog, Lacey the Beagle; and Charlie, the cat.

Preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Elenore (nee Gigliette) Baitinger; mother-in-law, Margaret Parks (2013); sister-in-law, Diane Baitinger (1997); and brother-in-law, Alan Ferry (2001) Bob was born in Joliet on February 25, 1943. Graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 1961 and the University of Wisconsin at Madison class of 1966. Retired in 2005 from Ivex Corporation (formerly Prairie State Paper Mill) where he had worked since 1968. Though out his life Bob enjoyed photography, attending the Indy 500 and spending time at his farm in Wisconsin. In his retirement he enjoyed using the computer to become the family genealogist.

Funeral services will be held at the

Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Monday, March 16, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. Rev. William Beagle, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church in Plainfield officiating. Interment Plainfield City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Rd., Shorewood, IL. 60404 or Honor Flight Chicago, 938 W. Montana, Chicago, IL. 60614-2409 will be appreciated.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. For information, 815-744-0022 or www.CHSFUNERAL.com

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RICHARD J. CUNNING

Born: Oct. 8, 1942; in Joliet, IL Died: March 11, 2015; in Kankakee, IL Richard J. Cunning, age 72, of Custer Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born October 8, 1942, in Joliet, IL to the late William and Muriel “Dolly” (nee Leasure) Cunning.

Rich farmed most of his life in the Custer Park area. He was a former volunteer fireman for the Custer Park Fire Department. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

Surviving are his wife, Nancy (nee Downey), whom he married October 12, 1963; daughter, Sheri (Randy) Pehlke of Channahon, IL; son, Rich (Shawnna) Cunning of Channahon; six grandchildren, Miranda Pehlke, Haylee Pehlke, Ashley Cunning, Melissa (Chadd) Reynolds, Faith Cunning, and McKenzie Cunning; and his dog, Josie.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held.

R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes.

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For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory.

FREDERICK R. FONSECA Frederick “Fred” Richard Fonseca, age 66, peacefully left this world for the next, passing away in his home on March 9, 2015, due to complications following cancer.

Fred is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Fonseca; his daughters, Meghan (Emily) Fonseca, Teal (Nate) Duncan, and Janelle Morton. Fred was a beloved brother and uncle and is survived by his two sisters and three brothers, Carmen, Josephine “Josie”, Jessie (Jo Ann), Stephen “Stevie”, and Joseph Jr. and numer-

ous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Jose “Joseph” and his mother Mary B. Jaso Fonseca; five brothers, Raul, Raymond, Raul A., Richard, and Rudy Fonseca.

Fred Fonseca was born and grew up in Joliet, Illinois. He is known for his gentle, loving, cheerful disposition which drew others near. His devotion to God, love of others and family, and his industry are woven through his life like threads in a tapestry.

Mr. Fonseca was very active in sports and served as student council president in his younger years. He was the director of residence life at the University of Pittsburgh, and worked most of his adult life in the telecommunications industry. He lived all over the U.S. and developed meaningful relationships wherever he resided. Most recently, Fred worked for the State of Utah as a Workforce Services Counselor. His sense of humor and faith tempered his adversities.

Mr. Fonseca will be buried in a private ceremony in Joliet, Illinois.

A memorial will take place at the

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OBITUARIES

DOLORES B. GOMEZ

SHIRLEY HAMILTON Shirley Morse Hamilton, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on March 12, 2015, at the age of 92.

Survived by her children, Marsha C. (Bruce) Hamilton, Janet (Robert) Stevens, Howard J. (Kristen) Hamilton and Helen (Brian) Pohlman;

GEORGE B. KOSACK, SR. George B. Kosack, Sr., age 88, at rest peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County.

Born in Joliet to the late George and Catherine (Havrilla) Kosack and a lifelong

He married Margaret “Midge” Maurer on November 19, 1955.

A member of the Exchange Club for over 60 years, serving as State President, District Governor of the Exchange Club, Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. Member of the Downtown Development Council and Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer of the Red Cross Disaster Crew. Recipient of the Black Tie Award from International Formalwear Association as an outstanding formalwear dealer.

Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret “Midge” Kosack of Joliet; four children, George (Kathy) Kosack, Jr. of Crest Hill, Lisa Gerrettie of Joliet, Lynne (Gary) Voigtsberger of Redondo Beach, CA and Gregg Kosack of Joliet; six grandchildren, Gary Kosack, Jr., Cali Kosack, Ryan (Stephanie) Kosack, Andy Kosack, Devon Voigtsberger and Mallory Gerrettie; one great-grandson, Tucker Kosack; one sister, Vernie Cartelli of Joliet; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded by his son, Gary Kosack, Sr. (1985).

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Sunny Hill Nursing Home and the many doctors and nurses at Silver Cross Hospital for their love and compassion shown to George.

Funeral Services for George B. Kosack, Sr. will be Monday, March 16, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice or Wish Upon A Star Foundation of Joliet would be appreciated.

Visitation Sunday, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

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A U.S. Navy veteran of WWII participating in Operation Bikini Atoll.

He served on the U.S.S. Reclaimer.

Founded Kosack Formalwear in 1948 where he had remained until retirement.

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ELLEN MIHELICH Ellen “Lainy” Mihelich (nee Mallas), at rest on Thursday, March 12, 2015.

Survived by her daughter, Jerryl Ruth (Gary E.) Behr; grandchildren, Adam L. and Joseph G. Molella and Mary Ellen Levandowski; great-granddaughter, Marissa A. Levandowski. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, George Mallas and Adafae “Susie” Gulas; husband, Lawrence F. Mihelich; and brother, Peter Mallas.

Lainy was a welder during WWII in the war plants; went on to own her own photography business and was the Vice-President of the Artist League.

Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Chapel Service beginning at 12:00/noon.

Inurnment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park I.

CLARENCE J. SINKULA Clarence J. Sinkula, age 86, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015, at his residence in Lockport, formerly of Romeoville and Chicago.

He is survived by his loving wife, Violet Sinkula; children, Linda Dalton, Joseph Sinkula, Barbara (Ronald) Kaczmarek and Mary (Rob) Grachan; grandchildren, Rusty, Tim, Patrick Dalton, Bethany Galindo, Becky Sinkula, Justin Sinkula, Clifford Kaczmarek and Jeremy Grachan; great grandchildren, Sean, Erin, Brady, Riley Dalton, Alma Perez and Ricky Galindo.

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Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W. Renwick Rd., Crest Hill, IL 60403. Funeral Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society (www.Cancer.org/donate) preferred.

For information, www.AndersonMemorialHomes.com or (815) 577-5250

MARIE P. STANSKI Born: Jan. 18, 1930 Died: March 11, 2015

Marie P. Stanski, (nee Hischier), age 85, at rest Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at home.

Born January 18, 1930, in Joliet, IL to Henry and Mary (nee Kelly) Hischier. A graduate of St. John Catholic School and St. Francis Academy. She enjoyed spending her leisure time on the river boats.

Survived by her sister, Elaine (Terrence) Ruettiger; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded by her husband, Raymond T. Stanski; her parents; and sister, Jane Ann Hischier.

Funeral Services for Marie P. Stanski will be held Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. John Catholic Church for a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For more information: (815) 7415500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com

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Dolores B. Gomez (nee Jaso), age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side.

Dolores is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, David; loving children, David (Kathy), Leonard, and Vincent (Amy) Gomez; cherished grandchildren, Mike and Kara Gomez, Gary and Greg Gomez.

Preceded in death by her daughter at infancy, Adele.

Dolores was employed at Sam’s Club in Joliet for 15 years. She was a longtime parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Dolores will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dolores’ name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

A Celebration of Dolores’ life will begin with a visitation on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, IL 60435.

A chapel service will be held at 5:30 p.m.; Certified Celebrant, Ken Plese officiating. Per Dolores’ wishes cremation rites will be accorded.

Obituary and tribute wall for Dolores B. Gomez at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for more information, call 815-722-0524.

Arrangements entrusted to:

grandchildren, Robert M. (Amy) Hamilton, Patricia (Brian) MacDonald, C. Brice McCaw, Dale (Michelle) McCaw, Kirk (Rachel) McCaw, Aileen, Sean and Richard Hamilton, Trenton, Mitchell and Claire Pohlman; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Colin MacDonald, Robert Nolan and Brooks Hamilton; sister, Janet (Harold) Clinton and sister-in-law, Priscilla (William) Morse; as well as many nieces and nephews who dearly loved her.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Hamilton; and son, Robert Bruce Hamilton; parents, Howard and Mabelle (Nobes) Morse; and brother, William Morse.

Her proudest accomplishments included her family, co-founding Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers Inc., and her service to Silver Cross Hospital through Celebrity Spotlight and The Encore Shop, as well as various other service organizations. In her late 80’s, Shirley also wrote two books detailing her family’s history.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

For those who wish, memorial donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice, Silver Cross Foundation, or charity of choice would be appreciated.

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Budget shortfall could interrupt juvenile offender program

SPRINGFIELD – The state’s budget shortfall may impact a program helping juvenile offenders get back on their feet once released.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office says funding for the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Aftercare program will run out by month’s end if the state can’t come up with an additional $5.3 million, The Daily Herald reported. The program helps the juvenile offenders find housing and jobs after they’re released from state facilities.

Layoffs aren’t expected at the moment, department spokeswoman Veronica Vera said, in the hopes that the state can shift money.

The program is among many, including a child-care program that could see a stoppage of services in the coming weeks unless there’s an infusion of funds.

The $35.7 billion budget that was signed last spring by former Gov. Pat Quinn didn’t allocate enough money for expenses, while a decision on extending Illinois’ temporary income tax increase went unaddressed – partly because of the November election. The tax increase rolled back on Jan. 1, creating a $1.6 billion hole.

Rauner is seeking expanded authority to move what he calls “nonessential” funds to areas he calls “critical,” including the child-care and juvenile justice programs.

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Legislation would pardon underage drinkers who call 911

PRINGFIELD – The Illinois Legislature is considering a bill that would grant amnesty to

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underage drinkers who call 911 to get help.

Democratic state Rep. Scott Drury of Highwood is sponsoring the measure. It passed the House earlier this month and has been introduced in the Senate.

The Chicago Tribune reported the bill would provide amnesty to the person in need of medical help and the person who called 911 on their behalf. The legislation also would grant police officers the discretion to determine whether amnesty is appropriate to the situation.

Drury told the newspaper a story about parents in his district who told him about an instance where their teenage drank too much.

“People were reluctant to call for help, but someone did. And then both the teenager and the friend who called ended up getting a citation for the situation,” Drury said. “The parents felt that was wrong, because we ought to be trying to protect kids rather than deter them from seeking medical help.”

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports that from 2008 to 2012 there were nine alcohol induced deaths among those under 21.

Those were alcohol overdose cases only, and the numbers do not include deaths in which alcohol was a contributing factor, such as in fatal car crashes.

Amnesty laws have been spreading across the nation over the past decade. Roughly two dozen other states have enacted similar legislation in recent years.

Cornell University instituted an amnesty policy in 2002 and a university study in 2006 suggested the policy works.

The study found that 19 percent of Cornell students reported that they had been in a situation when they had considered calling 911 for someone they believed was suffering from alcohol poisoning prior to the policy’s implementation, but only 4 percent actually called for help. The number of calls for

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trying to keep him from running in the April 7 election.

The day before, Abner says, vandals spray-painted “leave” Fire destroys office on the building. of Harvey mayoral Harvey police detective candidate Gregory Thomas tells WLS TV HARVEY – A fire has destroyed that investigators “are taking the campaign headquarters of the approach that this could be a candidate running for mayor some political retaliation from in Harvey, and investigators say some candidate who’s running they’re looking into whether it against him.” was intentionally set.

U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, ToFriday’s fire gutted the offices bacco and Firearms spokesman of Albert Abney, a Navy reservist Thomas Ahern said the fire and Veterans Affairs employee appears suspicious. who is one of six candidates challenging incumbent Mayor Measles outbreak Eric Kellogg. cost Ill. health Abner believes the fire was departments $150K political retribution by someone CHICAGO – The recent mea-

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sles outbreak in Cook County cost state local health departments at least $150,000.

The Daily Herald reported most of the costs were shouldered by suburban Cook County, where 13 of the state’s 15 cases were linked to a Palatine daycare center.

The Cook County Department of Public Health spent $100,000 on the outbreak. Spokesman Sean McDermott said the money went toward supplies, extra vaccines and overtime.

The state’s health department spent $50,000. About $10,000 of that covered laboratory testing; the rest went toward measles vaccines.

Spokeswoman Melaney Arnold said the state tally doesn’t include overtime.

Costs were lower in DuPage County and in Kane County, where an Elgin Community College student contracted measles.

Illinois hasn’t seen a new measles case since Feb. 25.

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Rauner appointee bows out of hospital board position

BELLEVILLE – A conflict of interest is keeping one of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s appointees off the state hospital board.

The Belleville News Democrat reported Richard Burrow III cannot serve on the Health Facilities and Services Review board because of a state law that prohibits members from having relatives who are employees or contractors with a hospital.

Courtney Avery of the review board says she doesn’t know who in Burrow’s family has a financial connection with the health care industry.

Rauner spokeswoman Catherine Kelly told the News Democrat that Burrow determined he would be in violation of the law. She said he “voluntarily removed his name from consideration.”

The Republican governor made the appointment on March 6.

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they hoped his death would bring change that might prevent other young men of color from SAN DIEGO – People checked suffering the same fate. with a heart CT scan after Tony Robinson, also known seeing a doctor for chest pain have no less risk of heart attack, as Terrell, died March 6 after what Madison police said was dying or being hospitalized a confrontation in which he asmonths later than those who saulted the officer. A preliminary take a simple treadmill test or autopsy showed Robinson was other older exam, finds a big shot in his head, torso and right federal study. arm. The autopsy did not say if The results are a surprise: CT scans, fancy X-rays that give 3-D he was facing or turned away from the white policeman, who images of heart arteries, were was identified as 45-year-old expected to prove best and force veteran Matt Kenny. instead turned out to be just a reasonable alternative. Doctors have used these scans for a de- Officials: U.S. to keep cade without knowing whether more troops in Afghanistan WASHINGTON – The Obama they are better than traditional administration is abandoning tests. The federal government plans to cut the number of U.S. funded the $40 million study – the largest ever of heart imaging forces in Afghanistan to 5,500 by year’s end, bowing to military – to find out. leaders who want to keep more But the study also wound up troops, including many into exposing how much medical the 2016 fighting season, U.S. radiation most patients like officials say. this – 4 million in the United While no final decision on numStates each year – are getting. bers has been made, the officials Radiation can raise the risk said the administration is poised of developing cancer, yet few doctors are choosing heart tests to slow withdrawal plans and that do not require radiation, the probably will allow many of the 9,800 American troops to study revealed. remain well into next year.

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Say what? Social Security data says 6.5M in U.S. reach age 112

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Americans are getting older, but not this old: Social Security records show that 6.5 million people in the U.S. have reached the ripe old age of 112.

In reality, only few could possibly be alive. As of last fall, there were only 42 people known to be that old in the entire world.

But Social Security does not have death records for millions of these people, with the oldest born in 1869, according to a report by the agency’s inspector general.

Only 13 of the people are still getting Social Security benefits, the report said. But for others, their Social Security numbers still are active, so a number could be used to report wages, open bank accounts, obtain credit cards or claim fraudulent tax refunds.

“That is a real problem,” said Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis. “When you have a fake Social Security number, that’s what allows you to fraudulently do all kinds things, claim things like the earned income tax credit or other tax benefits.”

Johnson is chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which plans a hearing Monday on problems with death records maintained by the Social Security Administration.

The agency said it is working to improve the accuracy of its death records. But it would be costly and time-consuming to update 6.5 million files that were generated decades ago, when the agency used paper records, said Sean Brune, a senior adviser to the agency’s deputy commissioner for budget, finance, quality and management.

“The records in this review are extremely old, decades-old, and unreliable,” Brune said.

The internal watchdog’s report does not document any fraudulent or improper pay-

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President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security bill Aug. 14, 1935, in Washington, D.C. Americans are getting older, but not this old: Social Security records show that 6.5 million people in the U.S. have reached the ripe old age of 112. In reality, only few could possibly be alive. As of last fall, there were only 42 people known to be that old in the entire world. ments to people using these Social Security numbers. But it raises red flags that it could be happening.

For example, nearly 67,000 of the Social Security numbers were used to report more than $3 billion in wages, tips and self-employment income from 2006 to 2011, according to the report. One Social Security number was used 613 different times. An additional 194 numbers were used at least 50 times each.

People in the country illegally often use fake or stolen Social Security numbers to get jobs and report wages, as do other people who do not want to be found by the government. Thieves use stolen Social Security numbers to claim fraudulent tax refunds.

The IRS estimated it paid out $5.8 billion in fraudulent tax refunds in 2013 because of identity theft. The head of the Justice Department’s tax division described how it’s done at a recent congressional hearing.

“The plan is frighteningly simple – steal Social Security numbers, file tax returns showing a false refund claim, and then have the refunds

electronically deposited or sent to an address where the offender can access the refund checks,” said acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline Ciraolo.

In some cases, she said, false tax returns are filed using Social Security numbers of deceased taxpayers or others who are not required to file.

The Social Security Administration generates a list of dead people to help public agencies and private companies know when Social Security numbers are no longer valid for use. The list is called the Death Master File, which includes the name, Social Security number, date of birth and date of death for people who have died.

The list is widely used by employers, financial firms, credit reporting agencies and security firms. Federal agencies and state and local governments rely on it to police benefit payments.

But none of the 6.5 million people cited by the inspector general’s report was on the list. The audit analyzed records as of 2013, looking for people with birth dates before 1901.

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Health care enrollees get second chance

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Several million people hit with new federal fines for going without health insurance will get a second chance to sign up starting Sunday, and that could ease the sting of rising penalties for being uninsured.

But as the enrollment window reopens, it’s unclear how many know about the time-limited opportunity, let alone will take advantage of it.

Fines payable to the IRS are the stick behind the offer of taxpayer-subsidized private insurance under President Barack Obama’s health care law. Virtually everyone in the

country is now required to have coverage through an employer or a government program, or by buying individual policies.

This is the first year fines are being collected from uninsured people the government deems able to afford coverage.

Tax preparation company H&R Block says the penalty averages about $170 among its affected customers. It usually is deducted from a person’s tax refund.

Those penalized are mainly the kind of people the law was intended to help: low- and middle-income workers who do not have coverage on the job or are self-employed.

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Many more will qualify for exemptions.

Travel agent Charles Baxter of Phoenix said his tax refund was reduced by $247 for being uninsured in 2014. He had not heard about the second chance to sign up for 2015 coverage.

Baxter says he will take another look now, but is not sure whether he will opt to buy insurance. Much of his income goes to help take care of his mother, who has health problems.

“I may have to see if any of the health care costs have changed, to where I might be able to squeeze it in,” he said.

“But so far, it’s not looking like it.”

Baxter supports the overall goals of the health law, but says the government should also look at someone’s expenses – not just income – before assessing the fine.

Penalties for being uninsured are going up this year, to a minimum of $325 for the full 12 months.

That’s a significant increase from the $95 minimum in 2014.

The new sign-up opportunity runs through April 30. To qualify, individuals have to certify to the government that they meet certain conditions, including: – They did not know or understand that they were legally required to have coverage until after open enrollment of-

ficially ended Feb. 15.

– They owed a penalty for being uninsured in 2014.

Those requirements are for the 37 states served by the federal HealthCare.gov website.

States running their own insurance exchanges may have different rules and deadlines.

Penalties for 2014 are not refundable.

The Obama administration acted after Democratic lawmakers raised concerns. With open enrollment officially over, someone who was uninsured and filed a tax return after Feb. 15 would not have been able to get coverage for 2015. That person would owe the penalty for 2014 and could get locked into a bigger fine for 2015.

Sources: 8 confirmed dead in cyclone Iraqi Kurds claim that IS

group used chemical weapons

By NICK PERRY The Associated Press CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – At least eight people were confirmed dead in Vanuatu after a massive cyclone tore through the tiny South Pacific archipelago, and the death toll is likely to rise much higher once communications are restored with outlying islands, aid workers said Sunday.

Packing winds of 68 miles an hour, Cyclone Pam tore through Vanuatu early Saturday, leaving a trail of destruction and unconfirmed reports of dozens of deaths.

Chloe Morrison, a World Vision emergency communications officer in Port Vila, said officials from Vanuatu’s National Disaster Management Office confirmed to her agency that at least eight people in and around the capital, Port Vila, died.

Officials have yet to assess the damage in many of the hard-hit outer islands because communications and power remain cut, she said. Morrison said she had heard reports of entire villages being destroyed in more remote areas.

A westward change of course put populated areas directly in the path of Pam. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said there were unconfirmed reports of an ad-

By VIVIAN SALAMA The Associated Press

AP photo

People on a dock view yachts damaged Saturday in Port Vila, Vanuatu, in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam. Winds from the extremely powerful cyclone that blew through the Pacific’s Vanuatu archipelago are beginning to subside, revealing widespread destruction. ditional 44 deaths in Vanuatu’s northeastern islands after Pam moved off its expected track.

Morrison said residents were awakening to much calmer weather Sunday after many hunkered down in emergency shelters for a second straight night. Many people who have ventured out from 23 emergency shelters around Port Vila have found their homes damaged or blown away altogether.

Morrison said communications have been so problematic that her aid group hasn’t yet been able to account for many of its own 76 staff members on the islands.

For anybody who wasn’t

in a secure shelter during the cyclone “it would have been a very, very tough time for them,” she said.

Vanuatu has a population of 267,000 spread over 65 islands.

About 47,000 people live in the capital.

Teetering trees and downed power lines have made parts of Port Vila hazardous.

UNICEF estimated that 54,000 children were among those affected by the cyclone.

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the impact and scope of the disaster caused by the cyclone wasn’t yet clear, but he feared the damage and destruction could be widespread.

BAGHDAD – Kurdish authorities in Iraq said Saturday they have evidence that the Islamic State group used chlorine gas as a chemical weapon against peshmerga fighters, the latest alleged atrocity carried out by the extremist organization now under attack in Tikrit.

The allegation by the Kurdistan Region Security Council, stemming from a Jan. 23 suicide truck bomb attack in northern Iraq, did not immediately draw a reaction from the Islamic State group, which holds a third of Iraq and neighboring Syria in its self-declared caliphate.

However, Iraqi officials and Kurds fighting in Syria have made similar allegations about the militants using the low-grade chemical weapons against them.

In a statement, the council said the alleged chemical attack took place on a road between Iraq’s second-largest city, Mosul, and the Syrian border, as peshmerga forces fought to seize a vital supply line used by the Sunni militants. It said its fighters later

found “around 20 gas canisters” that had been loaded onto the truck involved in the attack.

Video provided by the council showed a truck racing down a road, white smoke pouring out of it as it came under heavy fire from peshmerga fighters. It later showed a white, billowing cloud after the truck exploded and the remnants of it scattered across a road.

An official with the Kurdish council told The Associated Press that dozens of peshmerga fighters were treated for “dizziness, nausea, vomiting and general weakness” after the attack. He spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to discuss the incident.

The Kurds said samples of clothing and soil from the site were analyzed by an unnamed lab in an unnamed coalition partner nation, which found chlorine traces.

“The fact ISIS relies on such tactics demonstrates it has lost the initiative and is resorting to desperate measures,” the Kurdish government said in the statement, using an alternate acronym for the Sunni militant group.

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More online Visit this story at TheHerald-News.com for a photo gallery and video of Saturday’s anti-violence march.

LEFT: More than two dozen community leaders and members march against violence Saturday in Joliet.

Police department has increased patrol, outreach and visibility • MARCH

Continued from page 3 ‘We need to stay strong and unified’

Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton said the city has seen a spike in gang violence since the holiday season. In response, police have worked to identify the factions responsible and continue to ask the public for help in their investigations.

“I think it is important we can continue to have these partnerships with the community,” Benton said. “We recognize this is a concern here recently. We need to stay strong and unified and work together to address safety concerns in the city.”

Since the beginning of March, two Joliet women were victims of gun violence.

One man, who Joliet police say was a self-admitted gang member, was shot and killed by a police officer after allegedly pulling out his own gun during a chase. Another man, who was carrying two assault rifles and two pistols, was also shot and injured by police offi-

LEFT: Pastor Warren Dorris Jr. leads a prayer before a march against violence Saturday in Joliet. RIGHT: Jessica Mitchell marches in a demonstration against violence Saturday in Joliet. cers earlier this week.

In February, Joliet police arrested two men on gun charges. In January, a Joliet store clerk was shot and killed during an armed robbery attempt.

Benton said the police department has increased its patrol, outreach and visibility in areas where recent shootings happened to let residents know they’re there for them.

He told the marchers on Saturday police can’t solve the

crimes by themselves and encouraged people to reach out to them.

‘It’s time to break the silence’

Several church leaders at the rally stressed the need for the community to work together to stop the violence. Warren Dorris Jr., Prayer Tower Ministries pastor, said in the late 1980s Joliet had horrible gang activity and shootings. But the community worked with the

police and established social programs to reduce crime.

“The community can’t sit on the sidelines and expect the police to do policing,” Dorris said. “We got to police ourselves.”

Herbert Brooks Jr., St. John M. B. Church pastor and Will County Board member, agreed police can’t do it alone.

“Somebody knows something,” Brooks said. “I have done a lot of funerals in the past 90 days. … It’s time to

break the silence. We can solve some of these crimes.”

Lonnie Posley Sr., New Canaan Land Church pastor, encouraged people to continue to rally against violence. Posley is vice president of Men of Valor 2, a group dedicated to ending violence in the community.

“We must stay in the streets until we show we mean business,” Posley said. “The bullet does not have an eye. It will hit anyone.”

• Sunday, March 15, 2015

Photos by Lathan Goumas – lgoumas@shawmedia.com

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Anyone with information on crimes is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department at 815726-2491, or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734.

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ABOVE: Red Vikings team members Julie Keys (front) and Lisa Keys in the water at the Joliet Annual Polar Plunge Saturday. BELOW: ICE A TOPES for Cami wait to hit the water Saturday at the start of the Joliet Annual Polar Plunge.

Photos by Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

ABOVE: Paullies Plungers team member Victoria Nykaza emerges from the water at the Joliet Annual Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics held Saturday at Leisure Lake Resort in Joliet. RIGHT: Lockport Police Department Officer Bill Sheehan and his daughter take the plunge Saturday.

Those taking the charity plunge thankful for the milder weather • POLAR PLUNGE

Continued from page 4 statewide. Patty Welsh, manager of program development for Area 7 of Special Olympics Illinois, which includes southern Cook and Will counties, said there are 2,200 Special Olympians in

Area 7 alone.

“It provides for their housing, travel, entry fees, everything,” Welsh said of the money raised. “And it provides more than just sporting events for our Olympians, it provides friendship and camaraderie.”

Like most of the polar plungers, Welsh was thank-

ful for the milder weather compared to last year.

“Last year we had to cut through I think 14 inches of ice before they could jump in,” Welsh said. “It’s a little more exciting when it’s freezing cold, but this year it’s nice that everyone can just hang out outdoors afterward.”

“Last year we had to cut through I think 14 inches of ice before they could jump in.

It’s a little more exciting when it’s freezing cold, but this year it’s nice that everyone can just hang out outdoors afterward.”

Patty Welsh Area 7 of Special Olympics Illinois program development manager

Motorcycle groups led procession to returning veteran’s mother’s home • WELCOME HOME Continued from page 4

EMS RoadDocs said it was important for the motorcycle groups to welcome home veterans like Sukley. His father came back from World War II. So Mosias said he knew how

important it was to recognize veterans.

“We didn’t have these when our veterans came home,” Mosias said.

Summers described Sukley as a humble and loving listener. Sukley’s brother, Mason Sukley, said he is outgoing, funny and kind.

Sukley said he just wants to spend time with family now.

“It’s great to have him back,” Mason Sukley said.

“We’re going to do all the stuff we used to do, most likely play video games for hours, probably days.”

After the hugs and expres-

sions of thanks, the motorcycle groups roared their motors to life and led a procession to Summers’ home.

Sukley noted that the celebration took place next to the Memorial Stadium track where he participated in races.

“I lost every race,” he said.

More online Visit this story at TheHerald-News.com for a video of Saturday’s homecoming for Matthew Sukley.

“But I didn’t lose this one.”

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has been very good to you, or perhaps I should say your daddy was very good to you.

You may not know this because Broker Dan didn’t tell you, but in 2004, you owned 40 shares of Hospira (HSP$87), and it traded between $24 and $35. Just before the silly 2004 Summer Olympics cost Greece a ridiculous $15 billion, Abbott gave you one share of HSP for every 10 shares of ABT stock you owned. Then, in late 2012, ABT gave you another present, one share of AbbVie (ABBV-$55) for each ABT share you owned.

HSP is an uninspiring $4.3 billion specialty drug company marketing an impressive range of injectable pharmaceutical and medication systems that deliver drugs intravenously. HSP is a fine company with excellent products, but I don’t consider it an attractive investment at $87 a share. There are 13 analysts who follow HSP. One of these lads has a “strong buy” recommendation. Another

has a “sell” recommendation.

And the remaining 11 just recommend holding HSP. Management continues to have manufacturing issues at its Rocky Mountain facilities, and ramping up production at its massive new Vizag, India, facility (injectable drugs) is taking a lot longer than management expected. Meanwhile, the patent on Precedex (an important branded anesthetic) expired in mid-2014, and implementation of Obamacare’s new medical device tax (including latex gloves, syringes, medical delivery systems, instrumentation, bedpans and maybe even toupees) has also put pressure on earnings.

I think Broker Dan ought to be returned to broker school. My low-level contact with HSP at its Illinois headquarters tells me that

least three consecutive years,” according to Healthgrades. The JOLIET – Presence Saint Joseph top 50, where PSJMC landed, represents “the top 1 percent Medical Center’s superior of hospitals in the nation for clinical quality has earned the providing overall clinical excelhospital a place on Healthlence across a broad spectrum grades’ list of top 50 hospitals nationwide, one of only eight in of conditions and procedures Illinois, for its low mortality and consistently for at least six consecutive years.” complication rates.

Procedure-by-procedure comHealthgrades has been issuing this list since 1998, according to parisons of the HealthGrades a news release from the medical America’s 100 Best Hospitals and all others can be found at center. www.HealthGrades.com.

The annual list analyzes the mortality and complication rates Culver’s in Romeoville of 32 different conditions and receives hospitality award procedures at hospitals across ROMEOVILLE – Culver’s of the nation.

Romeoville, 485 N. Weber Road, The top 100 facilities are has received the Ruth Award by among “the top 2 percent of the restaurant chain. hospitals in the nation for exhibiting clinical excellence for at The award recognizes restau-

rants whose team members consistently exemplify superior hospitality each and every day, according to a news release from the restaurant.

The Ruth award is a tribute to Ruth Culver, co-founder of the restaurant chain.

The award was presented at Culver’s annual convention in San Antonio.

“The restaurant is thrilled to receive this award,” Ron Dalrymple, owner of Culver’s of Romeoville, said in the news release.

“However, the award really belongs to the outstanding team members for their dedication to taking care of our guests every single day by providing great food and hospitality. I really appreciate their efforts.”

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Dear Mr. Berko: My stockbroker is advising me to sell my 400 shares of AbbVie Inc., which was a 2013 spinoff of Abbott Laboratories. I inherited 400 shares of Abbott Labs when my daddy passed in 2002. Dan, my broker and friend, wants me to buy 200 shares of Hospira Inc. He thinks this is an undervalued drug stock and could rise to be $110 a share this year. He says that Hospira will begin to pay a dividend of $1.50 a share this year and that the dividend could rise to $3 by 2018. And if the dividend rises to $3, that would be a 3.75 percent yield. Then, with the remaining $10,000, he wants me to buy the PowerShares QQQ Trust exchange-traded fund for additional conservative growth. My wife insists that I write for your advice before I do this. – WS, Jonesboro, Ark. Dear WS: You have a very wise wife. Treat her to a fine dinner in the executive dining room at McDonald’s.

Abbott Labs (ABT-$46)

TAKING STOCK Malcolm Berko

BUSINESS BRIEFS Presence Saint Joseph earns top 50 ranking

the board is not considering a dividend in the foreseeable future. So excluding a potentially impressive acquisition this year or next, HSP’s share growth during the coming few years might disappoint you.

Meanwhile, don’t sell your shares of ABBV, which recently increased its dividend again, to $1.96, and yields 3.3 percent. Its exciting $55 billion cash and stock deal to take over Ireland’s Shire PLC (SHPG-$238) may reduce ABBV’s corporate tax rate to 13 percent, add $6 billion to revenues, add $2 billion to net income and expose ABBV’s products to new markets.

ABBV, a $19 billion-revenue company, is a buy, not a sell.

And your Abbott Labs is also an outstanding pharmaceutical. Abbott Labs is a solid core holding that should consistently grow its sales, earnings and dividends.

I think you should consider replacing Broker Dan, whose cheese seems to be slipping off his cracker.

If you’re going to own an index ETF for conservative growth, I recommend the S&P 500 ETF (SPY-$205), not the PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ-$106), which tracks the Nasdaq 100 index. Broker Dan should know that SPY invests in 500 of the largest issues on the New York Stock Exchange and biggies on the Nasdaq, which include a broad spectrum of various industries.

By contrast, QQQ tracks 100 of the largest nonfinancial companies listed only on the Nasdaq. Its significantly less diverse tech firms constitute 60 percent of the securities in the index, and two giant companies, Apple and Microsoft, make up 63 percent of the total value of QQQ. Therefore, when these two big boys falter, so will QQQ. • Please address your financial questions to Malcolm Berko, P.O. Box 8303, Largo, FL 33775, or email him at mjberko@yahoo.com.

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OUR VIEW

Transparency more crucial in Ill. than ever Transparency in government has always been important.

But these days, in Illinois, it’s vital.

The state’s fiscal problems have filtered down to local governments. Area and state elected officials are making tough decisions on what programs and services to fund, and which to eliminate.

There might be no more important time for the state’s citizens to be informed about the decision-making process at all levels of government so they might participate by monitoring official actions and offering comment and feedback to public officials.

This week, we celebrate that we live in a county where being able to freely ask for information about what our governments are doing is a right. This is Sunshine Week, a national initiative that aims to educate the public about the importance of open government and freedom of information.

Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know.

We as journalists are committed to playing a role in holding public officials accountable. It’s why we attend city council and school board meetings. It’s why we file Freedom of Information requests for documents about how taxpayer money is spent or that we believe will detail the inner workings of local governments.

It’s why this week, you’ll find articles about the importance of open government. Today, there is a citizen’s guide to filing a FOIA. On Friday, you’ll see the results from what our reporting staff found when they went into local municipalities and asked for public information.

But we cannot be alone in making sure the sun is bright when it’s over governments. Local residents can access many public documents. They can ask questions and demand answers from elected officials.

We also hope elected officials are partners committed to transparency. There is no need to take an adversarial position when it comes to openness – indeed, the public likely would embrace a politician who is consistently transparent.

Officials can embrace laws about open meetings and records.

They can not grumble when FOIA requests are submitted, and realize the effort and time it takes to comply is worth the public trust doing so builds.

We often need to force open the curtains of governmental entities in order to let in the light so we can see what is rightfully ours to view. We hope to one day be able to realistically envision a time when we don’t need a special week to remind citizens and elected officials that open government is a right in our country.

We aren’t there yet. But together, we can commit to letting the sunshine in, and hope for a brighter future.

THE FIRST

AMENDMENT

Root out waste, fraud and abuse This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid social safety net programs. More than 50 million disabled Americans and seniors rely on Medicare for their health coverage. Medicaid offers health care coverage to five million low-income Americans.

But these safety nets suffer from troubling problems, including rampant waste, fraud and abuse. Scammers and fraudsters have targeted these programs for exploitation and personal gain – and have succeeded in many cases.

For example, according to the Government Accountability Office, improper Medicare payments are on an upward trend. In 2012, the FBI estimated they may total anywhere from $75 to 250 billion.

Putting these programs on sound fiscal footing and protecting our seniors and the disabled requires rooting out weaknesses that potential scammers can exploit.

To protect taxpayers – who are on the hook for such waste, fraud, and abuse – I have co-

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The Herald-News Editorial Board Bob Wall, Denise Baran-Unland, Hannah Kohut, Chris LaFortune and Kate Schott

VIEWS Randy Hultgren sponsored the Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill offered by my friend and neighboring colleague Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06).

This bill targets some of the root causes that make these programs vulnerable to abuse.

For instance, it phases out the antiquated “Pay-andChase” system by better incentivizing Medicare Administrative Contractors, who are the first line of defense against fraudulent claims.

Many times Medicare thieves pretend to be doctors – sometimes deceased doctors – to receive improper payments.

The PRIME Act demands that the Department of Health and Human Services enhance federal and state Medicare and Medicaid data-matching to ensure that databases are

consistent for both bad actors and unreported deaths. The bill also goes after bad actors by creating stiffer penalties for fraudulent use of patient or provider identities.

Further, it encourages seniors and other beneficiaries to report possible fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid by building on and expanding the Senior Medicare Patrol program.

There’s no doubt the larger burden these programs and their mandatory spending place on our national debt requires large-scale reforms, and I support improvements that put these programs on sound fiscal footing, while not changing benefits for those 55 years or older.

Until then, bipartisan legislation like the PRIME Act will stop people from taking advantage of these programs, and improve their efficiency and transparency.

I urge the House and Senate to work with President Barack Obama to improve government efficiency and quickly pass the PRIME Act.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Can Clinton survive this new ‘scandal?’

VIEWS Donna Brazile Former U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton confronted the controversy that’s enveloped Washington, D.C., over the private email account she used exclusively when secretary of state.

Like all issues that capture the attention of our partisan-obsessed Congress, this one has been politicized.

Those opposed to Clinton will not believe her no matter what she says, and those who support her trusted her before she spoke.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit Pew Research firm’s findings bear this out. In a poll released this week, it found that “34 percent of Republicans followed reports about Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email address as secretary of state very closely, compared with just 16 percent of Democrats.”

That means more Republicans than Democrats are likely to be interested in reading my column this week.

(We’re good-natured here, and I welcome folks of all political views to hear me out.)

There is a dose of irony in the congressional outrage over Clinton’s decision to use her own computer server and one personal hand-held electronic device to communicate with the world. As the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll

cans to salivate – or for Vice President Joe Biden and others to start brushing up their stump speeches. The only way this becomes a scandal is if Brian Williams or Bill O’Reilly claims that he was there when Hillary set up the personal email account.

What we have here is just Clinton looking for a little privacy. Can you blame a ClinAP file photo ton for wanting that? AccordThen-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies Jan. 23, 2013, ing to her spokesman, “She on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Members of Congress who are de- admitted she regrets this, but manding Clinton’s emails are largely exempt from the threat of such beyond that she did nothing differently, except agree to scrutiny themselves. take the transparent step of agreeing to make 55,000 pages Call noted, Congress “has our assistance in providing of email to the public.” effectively exempted itself copies of work-related emails He’s right. A large portion from the Freedom of Informa- from our personal accounts” of Hillary’s email will be tion Act, can keep its emails after she left office. She and other correspondence provided them, and has asked made public. Thus far, according to sources, “Secretary hidden for 20 years or more they immediately be made Clinton is the only former – and some forever.” If truth public. secretary to turn hers over. be told, Congress will never Is Hillary Clinton’s email People will be able to see for allow the sunshine into their problem a scandal? The themselves that it’s all there, own personal and private Republicans have cried and then some.” email accounts – nor into the “scandal” regarding everyWill this satisfy her critofficial servers they use while thing Clinton has done for so communicating with constitu- long that the term has lost all ics? Nope. Will this end the story? Nope. ents and others. meaning.

So far the Clintons have In her press conference, Republicans in Congress survived every scandal, actual Clinton presented clear have spent so much time tryreasoning and reflections ing to create a Hillary scandal or alleged, that the media regarding her use of a private that they wouldn’t know what have reported and their adversaries have exploited. email account. I thought her to do if a real one did erupt.

I think the best thing that strongest point was “the vast House Select Committee on Clinton can do is to start majority of my work emails Benghazi Chairman Trey taking stands on current went to government emGowdy, R-S.C., is hungry to issues that matter to most ployees at their government ravish Clinton’s expected Americans. She doesn’t want addresses, which meant they candidacy. The former prosmedia stories about her to be were captured and preserved ecutor, where seven other obsessed with email domains, immediately on the system at chairmen have failed, was political dynasties or consulthe State Department.” handpicked for the task of tants bragging about rebrandShe also noted that the concocting a calumny to pin ing her.

State Department asked “foron Clinton.

She wants the stories on mer secretaries of state for It’s too early for Republi-

her to be about her fighting for raises for working women and their families. She wants to talk about opportunities women deserve here in this country. She wants coverage of her fight for women’s rights, actually of her fight for every form of human rights here in the United States and around the world.

Judging by recent polls, it’s clear that most Democrats are more than “ready for Hillary.”

But I also believe the Democratic Party, just like Republicans and others, needs a real debate about the economy, about education in America, and our role in international affairs, where there are real differences of opinion.

Clinton doesn’t necessarily need a primary challenge, but she needs to get ready for the onslaught from Republicans eager to retake the White House in 2016. Truth be told, many of those running on the Republican side also used private servers and email accounts. But who cares?

They are not the most talked about, vetted and reported upon woman in American political history. So, what’s the verdict?

Hillary will survive this manufactured political scandal.

• 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.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BLESSED WITH EDUCATION, one of a multitude of incredibly successful career-focused PARK PROGRAMS To the Editor: The Sunday, March 1, 2015, edition of The Herald-News had two wonderfully positive articles concerning the Joliet Junior College Agricultural Program and our own Joliet Park District.

The JCC article explained the fantastic assistance that its Agricultural Science program is offering various students from around the globe through its very proactive International Student Service Department.

This marvelous program is just

programs that JJC offers.

The second article that caught my attention concerned the Joliet Park District’s very ambitious plans for improvements to Pilcher Park, Memorial Stadium and eight other neighborhood parks/recreation facilities. These improvements will truly enable all future generations to continue enjoying these beautiful community facilities for many years to come.

We are blessed having such an extensive system of parks, stadiums and recreational facilities in

our local community.

David R. Marco Joliet

FOLLOW COMMANDMENT: ‘THOU SHALT NOT KILL To the Editor: This letter is in response to the article “The Wild Side of the Gospel” that was in the Feb. 26, 2015, edition of The Herald-News. First off, hunting is not a “sport.” The definition of “sport” includes two willing participants. Until we can arm the animals, I don’t see how

they could or would be willing participants in their own demise.

Less than 10 percent of the American public hunts. Why should the remaining 90 percent of people not be given the full opportunity to enjoy wildlife?

Federal law recognized wildlife as belonging to all people, most of whom don’t hunt. If you love nature and the outdoors, go for a hike, backpack, take pictures, engage in environmental activism.

Lastly, from an ethical stance, killing an innocent animal is murder. To associate spirituality and “God” with taking a life is

absurd, not to mention blasphemous. Raised a Christian my whole life, I don’t remember a single priest saying “go out and destroy my creation to become closer and connect with God.” Jesus taught compassion for all. Remember God’s commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.”

“Nonviolence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all living beings, we are still savages.” – Thomas A. Edison Teresa Chiletz Joliet

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

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CLASS 3A RICH EAST SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: HILLCREST 40, LINCOLN-WAY WEST 37

‘Machine’ falls short in the title game Hawks rally as Warriors finish with 21 wins, furthest postseason run in program history

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com PARK FOREST – The Lincoln-Way West’s boys basketball team seemed to be in a good position to continue its historic run through the postseason.

Midway through Friday’s Class 3A Rich East Sectional title game, the Warriors led Hillcrest 28-18 after being up by as much as 13 points.

But the game began to unravel for West after halftime, and during the final 16 minutes, it got outscored 22-9 as Hillcrest rallied to capture a 40-37 victory.

The Warriors (21-8), who had never played for a regional title before the postseason began, seemed to be on the verge of advancing to Tuesday’s Joliet Central Supersectional against defending Class 3A state champion Morgan Park.

However, West connected on only 4 of its 23 shots from the floor while turning the ball over nine times during the second half as the Hawks (236) moved along after claiming their fourth sectional championship in the past six years.

“Sometimes the game just comes down to one shot or one play, and that’s kind of what happened tonight,” Warriors coach Brian Flaherty said. “I thought that it was a pretty good high school basketball game, and it’s unfortunate that anyone had to lose.

“They challenged us a little bit more in the second half, but we wore out a little bit, also. Our guys were constantly getting hit with waves of pressure. Our conditioning is fine, so it wasn’t a physical fatigue, it was more of a mental fatigue. They really got us thinking about the next pass.

It wasn’t the lack of shooting, but it was a couple of turnovers and decisions with the basketball at the end that kind of hurt us and that was the big difference.”

The Warriors took their biggest lead at 28-15 with 30 seconds left in the opening

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Lincoln-Way West’s Jon Marotta goes up for a shot during the Class 3A Rich East Sectional final Friday against Hillcrest in Park Forest. The Warriors lost, 40-37. Marotta finished with seven points and six rebounds for the Warriors. half after two free throws from Craig Majcher (nine points).

But Hillcrest pulled to within 10 at the break after Marcus Garrett (eight points) hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Midway through the game, West had hit 10 of its 19 shots and turned the ball over six times. Meanwhile, the Hawks were 7 of 17 from the floor but had made only 2 of 8 free throws and committed nine turnovers as they struggled against West’s zone defense.

Hillcrest started to find more success inside in the final half, collecting six of its eight baskets in the paint. Cornelius McIntosh (15 points, 10 rebounds) had four of those inside buckets while Taylor Adway (13 points, nine rebounds) scored nine points after the break.

The Hawks used a 6-0 run late in the third quarter to pull to within 31-28, but West took a 33-28 lead into the final pe-

riod after Marco Pettinato (14 points, eight rebounds) put in a rebound basket at the buzzer.

Another 6-0 run by Hillcrest tied score at 35 as McIntosh hit a layup with 3:40 to go. Twelve seconds later, Majcher scored his and his team’s second basket of the final quarter.

After McIntosh had a putback with 2:51 remaining, the scoreboard showed West holding a 38-37 lead. But after a brief conference, officials ruled Majcher’s last basket was only a two-pointer, and thus the score was tied at 37.

Hillcrest scored what proved to be the game-winning basket with 2:04 left when Garrett tossed in a 3-pointer.

West misfired on four shot attempts during the final minute of play.

The Hawks connected on 8 of 25 shots from the field and 6 of 11 free throws while turning the ball over seven times during the final half. Hill-

crest used a 22-11 rebounding edge after the break to finish with a 34-20 advantage on the boards.

“Lincoln-Way West is a machine, and they just do what their coach tells them to do and they do it extremely well,” Hawks coach Don Houston said. “Coach had them prepared for any and everything and they came out and executed excellently.

“In the second half, we did a little bit better job defensively of making them take shots and not giving them easy, open looks. At the end, it was like we were both on the ropes and we couldn’t put baskets in, like fast breaks and missing wideopen layups, shots that most kids would normally make, but in a pressure situation like this, some of them weren’t falling. At this point of the season, we’ll take any kind of win because every team is well-prepared.”

In the opening half, the Warriors received six points apiece from Anthony Marotta and Pettinato to grab a 13-11 lead after one quarter.

Then early in the second quarter, the Warriors used two layups by Pettinato and a 3-pointer by Jon Marotta (seven points, six rebounds) to take a 23-14 lead with 3:04 left in the half. Majcher hit a 3-pointer with 2 minutes remaining to give his team a 2615 advantage.

“Adway is a very good player, and we knew that we had to try to figure out a way to take him out of the game,” Flaherty said. “And we wanted to see how some of their other guys shot the ball on the big stage.

“We were very fortunate that we did a very nice job of bothering them with that little zone that we ended up playing, and we had the game at the pace that we wanted it to be at.”

CLASS 4A BOLINGBROOK SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: BOLINGBROOK 59, NEUQUA VALLEY 56

Senior guard hits eight 3s in win over top-seeded Wildcats

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BOLINGBROOK – Ice water in the veins.

Look up the phrase on your computer, and chances are you will see a picture of Bolingbrook 6-foot-1 senior guard Prentiss Nixon.

Nixon was the epitome of a all-startMore hoops cool er Friday night as coverage he shot the Bolingbrook Sports editor boys basketDick Goss ranks ball team Bolingbrook past Neuqua senior guard Valley, 59Prentiss Nixon’s 56, in the effort Friday as c hampionone of the best ship game of all-time. See more on page 46. the Class 4A Bolingbrook Sectional.

Bolingbrook (23-6) has won 17 of its past 18 and will carry that momentum into Tuesday’s Hinsdale Central Supersectional against West Aurora. That will mark the Raiders’ first supersectional appearance since 1985.

Nixon, who will play college ball at Colorado State, finished with 32 points and hit 8 of 12 from 3-point range, including 7 of 8 over the final three quarters. The Wildcats (27-5) knew it was coming but could do nothing to prevent it.

“Once the shots started falling, I just kept shooting,” Nixon said. “It felt great.”

The Raiders, seeded second in the sectional, needed every bit of Nixon’s marksmanship against No. 1 Neuqua. Bolingbrook led 43-38 early in the fourth quarter and 56-51 with 2:57 left. Those five-point margins, and Neuqua’s 27-22 edge early in the third quarter, were the largest leads.

“It’s always competitive between Bolingbrook and Neuqua Valley,” Nixon said.

“Our only loss at home was to them [76-69 on Jan. 6], so we wanted to come out and defend the home court.”

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Senior Prentiss Nixon gets a left from his Bolingbrook teammates after 32-point effort Friday night against Neuqua Valley in Bolingbrook. The Raiders won, 59-56, in the Class 4A Bolingbrook Sectional championship game.

Not only did Nixon provide quantity offensively, his timing was impeccable.

When Neuqua scored to go ahead 30-26 and then 33-29 midway through the third quarter, he swished 3-pointers less than 10 seconds later in each instance to get the Raiders within a point. He followed up with another 3 at the 2:33 mark of the third quarter for a 35-33 lead.

The Wildcats stayed right there the rest of the way and, in fact, tied it at 46 with 5:09 remaining, but never led again.

Twice more in the fourth quarter, Nixon nailed 3-pointers seconds after Neuqua had scored.

“The last time we played them, they were very susceptible to fast-break points,” said Nixon, who dropped 35 on Neuqua in the January get-together. “We wanted to get the ball down the floor and score quickly whenever we could.”

All that came after Nixon twisted his left ankle with 2:12 left in the second quarter and

Video online Visit TheHeraldNews.com to watch the final sequence of Friday’s sectional final between Bolingbrook and Neuqua Valley. Also check out an interview with Bolingbrook boys basketball coach Rob Brost. was limping noticeably. He admitted his ankle might have gotten a reprieve when Neuqua allowed Bolingbrook to run about a minute and a half off the clock to wind down to halftime, which came with Neuqua on top, 22-21.

Whatever was done to the ankle at halftime was magic.

Nixon hit six of his first seven shots in the second half, all but one from beyond the arc.

“I’ve run out of adjectives

to describe Prentiss,” Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said.

“Even better than how he plays, though, is the human being he is.”

Of course, one person alone does not win a sectional final against a quality opponent such as Neuqua Valley. Bolingbrook also received major contributions from inside forces Dimitri Akenten and Julian Torres, along with their backup, Zach Grady.

Akenten, a 6-4 senior forward, scored 10 points and crashed his way to 12 rebounds. The 6-9 Torres chipped in nine points and eight boards as Bolingbrook ruled the backboards, 32-24.

In the second half, the Raiders hit 15 of 24 shots, 62.5 percent, including five Nixon threes in six attempts, and outrebounded Neuqua, 16-8.

Bolingbrook also had a clean game, committing seven turnovers to the Wildcats’ 14.

Still, Neuqua never left the

fight, largely because Joe Sieger hit 6 of 10 from 3-point range and scored 20 points. Bolingbrook’s last two baskets – Brodric Thomas’ strong drive with 2:57 left and Akenten’s putback off Nixon’s only two-point miss with 1:48 to go – were huge.

With the Raiders leading 59-56, Neuqua regained possession in the final minute and called a timeout with 29 seconds left. The Wildcats ran off more clock and called another timeout with 12 seconds left.

In fact, it wound up being two more timeouts because Bolingbrook’s pressure prevented an inbounds pass the first time.

Finally, with time about out, Neuqua’s Connor Raridon (18 points, seven rebounds) had to force a 3-point try. Neuqua rebounded but threw the ball away attempting to get another 3-point attempt, and it was over.

For the first time in three decades, Bolingbrook celebrated a supersectional berth.

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Nixon’s effort ranks with all-time best VIEWS Dick Goss You don’t coach or play boys basketball at Bolingbrook and not hear about the great Trent Jackson.

So special was Jackson that the school held a ceremony at a game a couple of years ago to retire his uniform number. He led the Raiders to their first and only previous supersectional in 1985. He is the face of Raiders’ boys basketball.

Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost knows all about Jackson, from what others have told him. Being the ripe old age that I am, I can confirm he was one of the best to come out of this area. Not only was he an all-stater at Bolingbrook, he also was a standout in the Big Ten at Wisconsin.

However, as many outstanding individual performances as I have witnessed through the years, by Jackson and so many others, I’m not sure I have seen any better, or more meaningful, than the effort turned in by Bolingbrook 6-foot-1 senior guard Prentiss Nixon in Friday night’s 59-56 victory over Neuqua Valley in the championship game of the Class 4A Bolingbrook Sectional.

“I know Trent Jackson was the best, although I never saw him play,” Brost said. “I was 9 years old when he played here. If he’s the best, the next one is Prentiss.”

Game after game, especially during this streak where the Raiders have won 17 of the last 18, Brost has cited one or two elements of Nixon’s night that made the difference and commented, “That’s why Prentiss is an all-stater.”

Somehow, that did not say enough about what transpired Friday night.

Nixon scored 32 points. He hit 8 of 12 from 3-point range, which is incredible enough against a very good defensive team. But how about 7 of 8 over the final three quarters?

How about hitting threes on four occasions in the second half a mere seconds after Neuqua had scored?

Volumes can be written on what Nixon did Friday night, but as with any winning team, all the parts matter.

“We have a really good team,” said Torres, who had nine points and eight rebounds. “We have discipline and work hard. We just want to give it my all.”

Dimitri Akenten, another inside force for the Raiders, totaled 10 points and 12 rebounds.

“Dimitri is my brother,” Torres said. “We always have a little competition on who is going to get the most rebounds.”

Brost said the Raiders felt they had the edge inside against Neuqua, and they wanted to take advantage.

With the numbers Torres and Akenten put up, it’s fair to say they succeeded.

“We got the ball to our big guys at the beginning of the game and at the end,” Brost said.

Akenten went right to the point in his assessment of Nixon, and he spread the praise to other teammates as well.

“Prentiss is a great player, and we have a lot of great players on our team,” he said.

“I know if it weren’t for my teammates, I wouldn’t have gotten here.”

Brost said of Nixon: “He’s so good. Even better than how he plays, though, is the human being that he is.

“I’m proud of him, and I’m proud of all our guys. I’m proud of our school, our student body, everybody.”

Nixon is Nixon. No reason not to expect more of the same from him in the Class 4A Hinsdale Central Supersectional on Tuesday night against West Aurora.

My pick to click, however, Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media is Raiders senior guard BroBolingbrook’s Prentiss Nixon (right) drives to the basket for a layup in front of Neuqua Valley’s Connor dric Thomas. He had a tough Raridon. Bolingbrook won, 59-56, in the Class 4A Bolingbrook Sectional final Friday at Bolingbrook High shooting night Friday, hitting School in Bolingbrook. Colorado State-bound Nixon finished with 32 points.

2 of 11, yet still was a major contributor to Bolingbrook’s Talk about switching the The staff at Colorado State about 20. But he knows when first sectional championship momentum right back to your agrees. Nixon has signed to his team needs his offense in 30 years. The crystal ball team. play his college ball with the most, and he knows what the says a bounceback shooting “Prentiss is a very, very Rams. goals are. game is in the offing. tough player,” Brost said. “He Nixon scored 35 points “Yeah, I’m going to play at Don’t be surprised if is the hardest worker I have against Neuqua on Jan. 6, a Colorado State,” he said. “But these Raiders are in the state had.” game the Wildcats won, 76-69. we’re not ready to have our “I love that kid,” Raiders He had 30 in the Raiders’ 63-52 high school careers end. We’re tournament next weekend in Peoria.

6-9 senior center Julian Torsectional semifinal victory having fun.” res said of Nixon. “I grew up over Plainfield East.

A major component to • Dick Goss can be reached with him. I’ve always known He doesn’t always score 30 having fun, Nixon said, is getat dgoss@shawmediacom. he was something special.” or more points. He averages ting his teammates involved.

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on a 17-5 run. Lewis went up by five points at 30-25 on a 3-pointer by junior Alyssa Dengler.

But by halftime the score was tied at 38.

Wayne State held a 42-16 edge in points in the paint but the Warriors connected on only 3-of-22 from beyond the arc. Lewis did much off their work from the free throw line, making 21-of-27 while Wayne State finished just 6-of-9 from the line.

“I’m so proud of this group,” Lewis head coach Lisa Carlsen said. “We threw a ton at them over the last 24 hours to get them ready for this game and they delivered.”

Brown totaled 14 points and 16 rebounds for Wayne State.

Johnson finished with 20 points thanks to knocking down 9-of12 from the line. Senior Jess Reinhart had 15 points. Junior Mariyah Brawner-Henley recorded her 49th career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. She needs one more

double-double to become only the 10th player in NCAA DII history to notch 50 in a career.

Lewis is now 30-2, making them the first GLVC team since Drury in 2005-06 to reach 30 wins. The Flyers are only the fifth team in GLVC history to record 30 wins in a season.

Wayne State finishes the season 23-6. Lewis will play the winner of Ashland and Michigan Tech at 6 p.m. Monday for the right to advance to the Elite Eight.

The Flyers opened regional play with an 80-66 victory over Wisconsin-Parkside on Friday.

Lewis led 36-31 at the break and outscored the Rangers 44-35 in the final half.

Johnson paced the Flyers with a game-high 26 points and she also handed out six assists. Alexus Grayer and Brawner-Henley (11 rebounds) added 14 points, Reinhart had 13 points and six rebounds and Itschner added nine points and six rebounds.

MEN’S BASKETBALL: NCAA FIRST ROUND: LEWIS 70, WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE 62

Flyers knock off No. 8 Rangers in tourney SUBMITTED REPORT LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Lewis men’s basketball team defended, took care of the ball and shot it well Saturday afternoon.

It was the ideal formula as the Flyers turned in an allaround effort in their 70-62 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional victory over No. 8-ranked Wisconsin-Parkside at Bellarmine’s Knights Hall.

The win is the Flyers’ first NCAA Tournament victory since 2002.

The Flyers held All-GLVC first-team selections Zygimantas Riauka and Jimmy Gavin to combined 26 points on 10of-23 shooting. As a team, the Rangers shot 36.2 percent on 21 of 58, including .296 on 8 for 27 from beyond the arc.

Lewis also minimized its mistakes, turning the ball over a season-low five times, and hit 10 of 19 shots from 3-point range, a .526 clip.

“It was a great team win,” Lewis coach Scott Trost said.

“I thought our effort was great from start to finish, and we

did a tremendous job defensively on Riauka and Gavin.

I’m happy and proud of our team today.”

Lewis (22-8) ends the season for Parkside (26-4) and advances to play third-seeded and No. 15 Indianapolis in the second round at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Lewis freshman guard Max Strus led all scorers with 20 points, including four 3-pointers, and a game-high nine rebounds and three steals.

Senior guard Jeff Jarosz had 15 points and was 3 for 3 from 3-point range. Ryan Jackson

chipped in 12 points, four rebounds and a game-high four assists.

The Flyers led for a majority of the second half, building a 55-44 lead with 9:10 remaining. Parkside responded with an 11-2 run behind five points from Gavin and four from Riauka to cut Lewis’ lead to 56-55 with 4:55 left.

That would be as close as the Rangers would get, however, as the Flyers answered with an 11-3 run, highlighted by a pair of Jarosz 3-pointers, to put the game out of reach.

first half, including a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer that tied the game at 20.

“It’s a play we call ‘Spider,’ ” Brimfield coach Scott Carlson said. “And Carson ran it to perfection. He curled around and caught it in stride and drilled it.

It was a big, big shot. The kids

were sprinting to the locker room.”

Other scores Class 1A: Third place: Colfax Ridgeview 53, Forreston 35 Class 2A: Third place: Rockridge 52, Mounds Meridian 47 Class 2A: First place: Uplift vs. St. Teresa (n)

BOYS STATE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Brimfield holds off to win Class 1A boys title

with 6:36 remaining in the fourth but chipped away to cut the lead to three with under a minute left.

PEORIA (AP) – Carson Cuevas But Brimfield (34-2) made just scored 32 points and Brimfield enough free throws to seal the held on despite a frantic rally by Mounds Meridian to win the Class victory, including Koby White’s 1A boys basketball state title, 56- with 3.1 seconds left to push the Bobcats’ lead to the final score.

52, on Saturday.

Cuevas had 17 points in the The Bobcats (27-8) trailed by 12

Johnson, Brawner-Henley cited: Guard Jamie Johnson

and forward Mariyah Brawner-Henley have both been named to the 2015 Daktronics/Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-Midwest Region First Team.

This is the second year in a row Brawner-Henley has been named to the Daktronics First Team. The forward enters the NCAA Tournament averaging 17.8 points and 12.0 rebounds a game. Her 22 double-doubles rank third in the nation.

Johnson is averaging 17.8 points a game and shooting 47.2 percent from the floor. Her 42.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc ranks 18th in the country. This is Johnson’s first career Daktronics All-Region honor.

Brawner-Henley and Johnson are the only juniors on the First Team. Both now advance to Daktronics All-America consideration.

Area sports schedule SUNDAY’S EVENTS College Baseball Lewis at Drury (2), 12 p.m./3 p.m.

Men’s Basketball NCAA Tournament, second round, Lewis vs. Indianapolis, at Louisville, Kentucky, 4 p.m.

College Softball Lewis at Truman State (2), 12 p.m./2 p.m.

Men’s Tennis Lewis at Emporia State, 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Tennis Lewis at Emporia State, 1:30 p.m.

TUESDAY’S EVENTS Boys Basketball Class 4A Hinsdale Central Supersectional Bolingbrook vs. West Aurora, 7 p.m.

Boys Track and Field Herscher, Clifton Central, Crossroads, Beecher at Reed-Custer, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Track and Field Herscher, Clifton Central, Crossroads, Beecher at Reed-Custer,4:30 p.m.

College Baseball St. Francis at Cardinal Stritch (2), 1 p.m./TBA Men’s Volleyball IPFW at Lewis, 7 p.m.

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HOUGHTON, Mich. – For the first time in program history, the Flyers are going to play for a chance to advance to the Elite Eight. No. 4 Lewis women’s basketball used a 9-0 run in the second half to pull away from Wayne State (Michigan) on Saturday evening in the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional semifinal played at Michigan Tech University.

Sixth-seeded Wayne State had just scored four straight to tie the score at 50 with 9:04 left when second-seeded Lewis called for a timeout. Senior Kristin Itschner came out of the break with a jumper to give the lead back to Lewis.

She picked up a steal on the other end and was then fouled

by Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year Shareta Brown. It was Brown’s fourth and Itschner made both free throws to put Lewis up by four.

Brown went to the bench and Lewis scored the next five points to go up 59-50. The final four points came on driving layups by senior Nikki Nellen right under the basket in the area previously occupied by Brown.

Wayne State was forced to put Brown back in the game but she didn’t stay on the court long. It was Player of the Year vs. Player of the Year when 2015 Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year Lewis junior Jamie Johnson drove to the basket with 2:38 remaining.

Johnson and Brown met in the lane and Brown was called for a blocking foul. It was Brown’s fifth of the game.

Lewis finished the game from there. Just like on Friday in Lewis’ win over UWParkside, Lewis never trailed in the second half. The same can’t be said for the first 20 minutes. Wayne State held a lead as large as eight at the 11:15 mark of the first before Lewis went

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IESA SEVENTH-GRADE STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: JOLIET LARAWAY 46, PONTIAC ST. MARY’S 36

Lancers capture fourth title in seven years

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Laraway Elementary School may not have many male students, but the ones that it does have certainly have proven to be good basketball players during recent years.

That point was brought home again last month when the Lancers captured their fourth Illinois Elementary School Association championship in the past seven years and the school’s fifth title overall in the sport.

Coach Anthony Knight’s squad capped a 16-2 season by handing Pontiac St. Mary’s its first defeat in 25 games by claiming a 46-36 victory in the seventh-grade Class 1A championship game in St. Joseph.

Knight also led Laraway’s seventh-graders to a title in 2009 and a second-place finish the next year. Coach Wardie Sain also captured eighthgrade Class 1A titles in 2010 and 2012 to go along with the eighth-grade 8A title that he led the school to in 1994.

To put Laraway’s accomplishments into perspective, all other Will County schools have only won two IESA titles and none have done so since 1978. The school’s seven title game appearances since 1992 is one more than all other Will County schools combined in that span.

The Lancers have now won eight trophies in the sport in the past eight years, with three of those being captured by the seventh-graders, who also reached state in 2008 and 2012.

“I give all of the credit to our players, athletic directors and administration,” Knight said. “Also to the parents and the people that support the team. They make it possible for the boys to play the game that they love and be successful at what they like to do.

“This team clicked probably the last quarter of the season and just came together. Some boys played up on the eighth-grade team and got some experience playing against some tougher competition. So once they were on the seventh grade team, they were

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Members of Laraway School’s seventh-grade boys basketball team celebrate after winning the Illinois Elementary School Association seventh-grade Class 1A championship last month. fantastic.

“I liked the players’ humility and their work ethic. They were the kind of team that when we won, they won with dignity and when they lost, they did it with grace and with class. They won the right way by letting their basketball do the talking and doing it with integrity.”

After surviving a scare in the sectional title game, when they edged Hopkins Park Lorenzo Smith, 44-43, in overtime, the Lancers grabbed a 20-5 halftime lead to help them claim a 38-7 quarterfinal win over Newton St. Thomas as Dakoda Joachim scored 18 points and Taevion Chamberlain added 14 points.

“This is a small school, so not too many kids get the opportunity to be on a state championship team,” Joachim said.

“So for me, to be on this team and win is a blessed opportunity. We met in fifth grade and just got real close and had good

chemistry, and I had faith in my teammates and coaches and I believed in them.

“We never took any team for granted, and we played hard in every game and played like it was our last game. After the first tryout, I told myself, ‘We’ve got something, we can do this.’ I’ll remember winning the state championship and being with my teammates and coaches since we all had a bond, and it was close.”

In the semifinal game against Bloomington Cornerstone, Laraway used a 32-8 advantage in the middle two periods to claim a 42-18 victory as Chamberlain scored 18 points and Joachim added 14 points.

“It was very fun because I got to work with friends who’ve I’ve known for a long time,” Chamberlain said.

“Last year we lost in the sectional, so our goal this year was to go to state. So in every practice we worked hard and worked together, but also

joked around. I thank coach Knight since he helped me to get ready for going up against big people.

“Everybody had a nickname for each other, and we all never doubted each other and we just had fun. When we watched the other teams, we saw that they were pretty decent and were up to our abilities. So when we got on the court, we just had to stick to it and run our plays successfully. This is always something that I wanted to do.”

Then in the finals, the Lancers only led 30-27 heading into the final quarter but outscored St. Mary’s, 16-9, in the fourth quarter to wrap up the victory.

Joachim led the way with 18 points and Chamberlain added 13 points while Sterling Mack scored seven points and Jhakari Davis and Drekare Rose added four points apiece.

Other squad members for the District 70C school located on Laraway Road with an

enrollment of 68 seventh- and eighth-graders were Johnny Bailey, Sylvester Brady, Malik Brown, Isaiah Dixon, Tyrell Pitchford, LaWon Sterrett and Jabez Washington.

“We had a lot of competition going into the season and at practice ,so we thought that if we’d practice well, then we could take that into games and keep doing it to push ourselves,” Davis said. “We wanted competitiveness on the team, so that we would keep trying and working hard in order to become a state champion.

“It was all about playing defense and we had in our minds that if we played defense, that we could win playing against anyone on the court, big or small. We knew that we just had to play our game and play as a team. We saw other teams and thought they might be better than us but we knew that we could stand up with them and battle until the end.”

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Troy, Homer fall in three: The Troy

and Homer seventh-graders both dropped three-set matches in the IESA Class 4A State Volleyball Tournament.

Troy lost to Manteno, 25-17, 7-25, 25-16, while Homer fell to Mount Zion, 24-26, 27-25, 25-20.

Natalie Stefanski had 23 services points, including eight aces, for Troy (15-6). Brooke Borgra added nine points with two aces and Sam Fair had five points with three aces. For Homer (12-7), Payton Tripam totaled 16 points, Madison Deutscher 10 and Nora Dykstra eight.

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Minooka takes first: Eight first-place

finishes helped Minooka win the Plainfield South Invitational with 70.5 points.

Mackenzie Callahan broke Minooka’s indoor school record in 800 (2:19.2).

Taylor Prieboy, Emily Shelton, Emma Tonelli and Ashleigh Wilson won their events, while Latricia Dean, Danyelle Myers, Tonelli and Amber Jackson took the 800 relay and Myers, Callahan, Prieboy and Wilson won the 1,600 relay.

MEN’S SWIMMING Lewis national honors: No. 19 Lewis

earned a pair of national honors at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving National Championships.

Bryan Wiener swam a 47.40 in the finals to earn All-America honors and finish sixth in the 100 backstroke. It is his first outright All-American award.

His 11th place in 2013 merited honorable mention status.

Victor Tarin earned honorable hention All-America after taking 15th in the 500 with a time of 4:32.59 in the consolation finals. It is Tarin’s first career

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Members of the Troy seventh-grade girls volleyball team pose with their sectional championship plaque. Troy competed in the state quarterfinals Saturday and suffered a three-set loss to Manteno. national accolade.

Against Texas Wesleyan, Caroline Roberts (Plainfield North) belted a COLLEGE SOFTBALL three-run homer to cap a six-run first Lewis 1-4, Quincy 0-2: The pitching inning. Dieringer (2-1) went the disof Kelly Bowler (Lockport) and Lainie tance, allowing one hit and one walk Schweickert powered visiting Lewis to while striking out five. the sweep on opening day in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Bowler (9-3) tossed her second caOhio State 3, Lewis 2: The Midwest reer no-hitter in the opener, facing the Intercollegiate Volleyball Association minimum 21 batters and striking out loss snaps Lewis’ 13-match win streak. four. In the nightcap, Schweickert (2-3) Greg Petty picked up a double-double held the Hawks hitless for 4⅓ innings, of 20 kills and 10 digs for Lewis (15allowed one earned run and struck out 2, 6-2). Geoff Powell had 15 kills, five four. Bowler picked up her second save block assists and one solo block, while as she thwarted a one out, bases-loaded Jacob Schmiegelt contributed 10 kills Quincy rally in the seventh. off 14 swings (.643), eight block assists Justina Coll drove in the run in the and two solo blocks. Lewis out-blocked first game for Lewis (11-6, 2-0) with a Ohio State 17.5 to 7.0. groundout. Brittany Russell had two hits. In Game 2, Sarah DeMasi (Lock- COLLEGE BASEBALL port) went 3 for 4 and Kelsey Ullrich St. Francis splits: Adam Panayoand Carly Jaworski were 2 for 4. tovich helped snap a five-game losing St. Francis wins two: USF (9-3) extend- streak for USF with a complete game n ed its winning streak to eight with a a 3-1 victory over Spring Arbor (Mich6-5 win over Mount Mary and a 9-1 win igan), but the Saints lost their other over Texas Wesleyan in nonconference game, 6-4, to St. Ambrose. play.

Panayotovich (3-1) struck out six Caitlyn Balandis drove in four runs and walked nobody in seven.. Kyle Cunagainst Mount Mary, including a three- ningham (Joliet Catholic), who doubled run homer. Morghan Dieringer (Lin- later, drove in the first run on a groundcoln-Way West) threw three scoreless out. Zach Barkdull’s double following a innings in relief. She retired 10 of the walk and error brought home two runs 12 batters she faced, six via strikeout, to give the Saints (4-11) a 3-0 lead. In the for her first career save. Erin Gaston nightcap, Brandon Mendoza had two (Dwight, 4-2) earned the victory. hits and two RBIs. Rick Faron drove in

the Saints’ first run with a sixth-inning single. Chris Blatti (Joliet Catholic) (01) suffered the loss.

MEN’S TENNIS Northwest Missouri 6, Lewis 3: Armand Levandi and Erik Aunapuu won at No. 1 doubles. Levandi also won No. 1 singles. Mate Srdanovic won at No. 3 singles.

Embry-Riddle (Florida) 9, St. Francis 0:

For the second time this season, the Saints (6-6) were shut out.

WOMEN’S TENNIS Lewis 5, Northwest Missouri 4: Nora

Mindiyarova and Ana Banic teamed up fto win at No. 1 doubles. Banic won at No. 3 singles for Lewis (3-4). At No. 2 doubles, Megan Nguyen and Jill Wetmore won, and they also prevailed in singles.

Embry-Riddle (Florida) 9, St. Francis 0:

Embry-Riddle ended a six-match win streak for the Saints (7-4).

WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD USF’s Moody earns All-America: St.

Francis’ Jenna Moody (Plainfield Central) finished fourth in the 400-meter with a time of 55.32 seconds at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships at Geneva, Ohio, earning her All-America certificate. Kaitlin Hoy (Minooka) placed 11th in the 5,000 in 17:46.25.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Lewis pole vaulter Rebecca Priesler (Romeoville) became the first Flyer in 17 years to win a national title at the NCAA Division II Indoor Women’s Track and Field Championships on Friday.

Priesler broke her school record with a vault of 13 feet, 5¼ inches, topping her previous standard of 12-5½ set earlier this season. She is the first Lewis women’s indoor national champion since Magdalena Paszta won the mile in 1998.

Chantel Stennis (Bolingbrook) qualified for the 400 finals with a preliminary time of 54.98. She was unable to advance out of the preliminary heats of the 200 (24.71). The Flyers’ distance medley team of Kristen Bonsor, Zoe Mead, Amy Polhemus and Amanda Farrough finished 12th (11:54.23).

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SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP Penny pitches into 4th, as White Sox top Angels

TEMPE, Ariz. – Brad Penny pitched into the fourth inning, and Adam LaRoche hit a grand slam as the White Sox beat the split-squad Los Angeles Angels, 7-6, Saturday.

LaRoche, who had 26 homers and 92 RBIs with Washington last year, connected against Cory Rasmus for his first home run this spring.

Penny, who sat out all of 2013 before pitching in eight games with Miami last year, made his third spring appearance and first start. The two-time All-Star allowed five hits and one run in 32⁄3 innings with a walk and a strikeout.

Cubs prospect Bryant hits 2 homers in win

LAS VEGAS – Cubs third base prospect Kris Bryant got into the game late, then hit two home runs in front of his hometown Las Vegas fans to highlight the Cubs’ 3-1 split squad win over the Oakland Athletics.

Bryant, who leads baseball with six home runs in spring training, was out of the starting lineup because of a sore right shoulder. He homered as a pinch-hitter for designated hitter Anthony Rizzo, and homered again three innings later in the split-squad game.

Bryant, who went to high school in Las Vegas, became the headliner in his hometown’s annual big league weekend.

Kyle Hendricks threw five hitless innings for the Cubs, striking out three.

Szczur homers for Cubs in win over Brewers

PHOENIX – Matt Szczur had two hits, including his third home run of the spring, for the a Cubs split squad beat Milwaukee, 10-5.

Mike Olt, Wellington Castillo and Adron Chambers each had two RBIs in the Cubs’ seven-run third. Edwin Jackson allowed one hit in three innings for the Cubs.

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BLACKHAWKS 6, SHARKS 2

Sharp scores twice in Hawks’ win

By JOSH DUBOW The Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. – Patrick Sharp scored his first two goals since January and Duncan Keith also broke a long scoring drought to help the Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks, 6-2, Saturday.

Brandon Saad broke a tie with a third-period goal, and Bryan Bickell and Marian Hossa also scored for the Hawks, who have won six of their last eight games. Corey Crawford made 33 saves.

Melker Karlsson and Joe Thornton scored for the Sharks, who began the day three points behind Los Angeles for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Antti Niemi made 24 saves.

A tight game turned in the Hawks’ favor in the opening 5 minutes of the third period. It started when Teuvo Teravainen flipped a puck into the neu-

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The Blackhawks’ Duncan Keith (left) celebrates his goal with teammates Marian Hossa (center) and Brandon Saad during the second period Saturday against the Sharks in San Jose, Calif. tral zone. Sharks defenseman Mirco Mueller tripped while trying to play the puck and that sent Saad in alone on Niemi for his 21st goal of the season.

Just a few minutes later, Brad Richards set up Bickell all alone in the slot to put the

Hawks up 4-2.

Sharp, who had not scored in 19 games since Jan. 28, added a late power-play goal to seal the game.

San Jose now heads off on a seven-game road trip hoping to fight its way back into play-

off position. It’s a tense time around the Sharks, who are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2002-03 season and have had to deal with a public spat between Thornton and general manager Doug Wilson.

After the San Jose Mercury News reported Thursday night that Wilson told season-ticket holders that the reason Thornton was stripped of the captaincy last summer was because he “lashes out” at teammates when under stress, Thornton said Friday that Wilson needs to “shut his mouth” and “stop lying.”

The teams traded power-play goals in the second.

Keith ended his 18-game drought since Jan. 30 with a blast from the top of the circle to give Hawks the lead.

Later in the period, Thornton’s shot deflected off Brent Seabrook’s skate and past Crawford for the equalizer.

BEARS

Royal: Plenty to like about this team, starting with Pace

By ADAM JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com Eddie Royal knew almost everybody that he needed to know. He had played for coach John Fox and offensive coordinator Adam Gase and had been a top target for quarterback Jay Cutler years ago in Denver.

But it was Royal’s unsolicited praise for a person he wasn’t familiar with that might be the most important for the Bears’ future.

“It was good to meet everybody else and just get a feel for the organization,” Royal said Saturday in a phone interview. “And the GM, Ryan Pace, is just amazing.

“His vision for the team and everything he has envisioned for the organization was exactly what I thought a direction a team needed to be going in. It felt right.”

Royal will be a big part of that new direction for the next few seasons. He signed a three-year, $15 million contract, which includes $10 mil-

lion guaranteed. It wasn’t easy leaving behind the San Diego Chargers – “It was just an emotional connection there,” Royal said – but the Bears have so many factors to believe in.

And it starts with Cutler.

Royal had kept in touch with Cutler since catching 91 passes for 980 yards and five touchdowns from him as a rookie in 2008 with the Broncos. It was their only season together, but Royal said Cutler is a great friend and seriously considered what he told him about the Bears.

It took a long, meticulous evaluation for Pace and Fox to warm up to Cutler, but, according to Royal, the mercurial quarterback is sold on the Bears’ future.

“He liked the direction that the organization was going and that meant a lot coming from the quarterback,” Royal said. “I needed to hear that from him. It was a lot of good things. I’m just anxious to get going and have a good year.”

Royal gives Cutler something he didn’t have last sea-

son: a legitimate slot receiver to target on underneath routes.

It’s a role that took time for Royal to learn in San Diego leading to low production at first – “There was an adjustment period,” he said – but it’s one he said he’s mastered and enjoys playing. Royal is coming off his best season since his rookie year, making 62 catches for 778 yards and seven touchdowns in 2014.

With that in mind, Royal is excited to reunite with Gase, his position coach for two years in Denver before he became an accomplished offensive coordinator.

“I knew he was one of the up-and-coming coaches in this league, and then he got the opportunity to be offensive coordinator, everybody saw the success that he had in Denver,” Royal said. “It was just a great opportunity to be able to play for him.”

By no means does Royal view himself as a replacement for Brandon Marshall, who was traded to the New York Jets. But Royal, who turns

29 in May, is the Bears’ most experienced receiver right now. He considers himself a lead-by-example veteran.

“The guys that I’ve been around have not really needed to be yelling and screaming,” he said. “That’s not really my approach. … I think actions speak louder than words and that’s worked for me in the past.”

With Fox in charge, Royal believes a quick turnaround could be coming for the Bears.

He also sees an offense loaded with talent.

“The good thing about this offense is we got a lot of people that we can depend on,” said Royal, naming receiver Alshon Jeffery, tight end Martellus Bennett and running back Matt Forte.

He’s already spoken to Jeffery.

“Alshon is a Pro Bowl guy,” Royal said. “He’s made a lot of amazing catches that I’ve been in awe of just watching him.

I’m just excited to get there and put in the work with these guys.”

SPORTS BRIEFS

NBA Cleveland Bulls Milwaukee Indiana Detroit Toronto Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York x-Atlanta Washington Charlotte Miami Orlando

Central Division W L Pct 42 25 .627 40 27 .597 34 32 .515 30 35 .462 23 43 .348 Atlantic Division W L Pct 39 26 .600 29 36 .446 26 38 .406 15 51 .227 13 51 .203 Southeast Division W L Pct 51 14 .785 38 28 .576 29 35 .453 29 36 .446 21 46 .313

GB — 2 7½ 11 18½ GB — 10 12½ 24½ 25½ GB — 13½ 21½ 22 31

WESTERN CONFERENCE GB — 2½ 4½ 5 9½ GB — 8 15 19½ 29½ GB — 10 18½ 29½ 34

x-clinched playoff spot

Saturday’s Results Washington 113, Sacramento 97 Boston 93, Indiana 89 Brooklyn 94, Philadelphia 87 Memphis 96, Milwaukee 83 Utah 88, Detroit 85 New York at Golden State (n) Sunday’s Games Bulls at Oklahoma City, noon Houston at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m.

Denver at New Orleans, 5 p.m.

Cleveland at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Portland at Toronto, 6 p.m.

New York at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

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

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE St. Louis Nashville Blackhawks Minnesota Winnipeg Dallas Colorado Anaheim Vancouver Calgary Los Angeles San Jose Arizona Edmonton

Central Division GP W L OT 68 43 20 5 69 42 20 7 68 41 21 6 69 38 24 7 69 34 23 12 69 32 27 10 68 31 26 11 Pacific Division GP W L OT 70 43 20 7 68 39 25 4 68 38 25 5 67 33 21 13 69 34 27 8 69 21 40 8 69 18 39 12

Pts 91 91 88 83 80 74 73

GF 211 199 198 196 191 218 181

GA 170 168 157 173 186 226 191

Pts 93 82 81 79 76 50 48

GF 204 193 203 184 193 145 160

GA 193 184 178 170 193 230 238

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Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts 69 43 19 7 93 70 42 21 7 91 67 37 19 11 85 68 36 22 10 82 68 31 23 14 76 67 32 24 11 75 70 27 37 6 60 68 19 43 6 44 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Rangers 67 43 17 7 93 N.Y. Islanders 71 43 24 4 90 Pittsburgh 68 39 19 10 88 Washington 69 36 23 10 82 Philadelphia 70 29 27 14 72 New Jersey 69 29 29 11 69 Columbus 68 30 34 4 64 Carolina 67 25 34 8 58 Montreal Tampa Bay Detroit Boston Florida Ottawa Toronto Buffalo

GF 182 226 195 184 169 192 187 129

GA 153 182 182 173 190 179 222 230

GF 205 221 195 203 185 158 178 158

GA 157 199 168 172 200 179 215 185

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

Saturday’s Results Blackhawks 6, San Jose 2 Philadelphia 7, Detroit 2 Boston 2, Pittsburgh 0 N.Y. Rangers 2, Buffalo 0 Winnipeg 2, Tampa Bay 1 Montreal 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 Florida 2, Carolina 0 Vancouver 4, Toronto 1 Minnesota 3, St. Louis 1 New Jersey 4, Arizona 1 Calgary at Colorado (n) Nashville at Los Angeles (n) Sunday’s Games Detroit at Pittsburgh, 11:30 a.m.

Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m.

Carolina at Columbus, 4 p.m.

St. Louis at Dallas, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

Boston at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

CHICAGO – DePaul hired Oliver Purnell hoping he could lead a once proud program back to prominence. It didn’t happen.

Purnell resigned Saturday after leading the Blue Demons to a 54-105 record and a 15-75 mark in Big East play.

“We made progress here and improved with the talent and character of our student-athletes,” he said in a statement.

The program that rose to prominence under Hall of Fame coach Ray Meyer hasn’t been to the NCAA tournament since 2004 and last made the NIT in 2007.

It’s been nothing but losing seasons since then, and whatever strides they made under Purnell did not show up in the record.

DePaul lost at least 20 games in four of his five years, going 12-20 overall this season and finishing seventh in the Big East at 6-12. It was the first time since the 200708 season that the Blue Demons were not last in the conference.

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SMU’s Yanick Moreira (left) and Ben Moore (a Bolingbrook grad) react during the second half Saturday against Temple in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Hartford, Conn. SMU won, 69-56.

No. 19 North Carolina, 90-82, on Saturday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.

Pat Connaughton added 20 points for the third-seeded Irish (29-5). They went from trailing by nine to up double figures with a stunning burst that seized momentum in what amounted to a road game and sent the program to its first title in any league.

No. 11 Notre Dame beats No. 19 UNC to win ACC title Connaughton came up with a pair of 3s during Notre Dame’s GREENSBORO, N.C. – Notre go-ahead run, with the Irish Dame coach Mike Brey walked right to Jerian Grant as the horn getting into a fast-paced, free-flowing attack set loose by sounded and wrapped him up a few ill-timed turnovers by the in a huge hug as the rest of the players rushed by them to cele- Tar Heels (24-11). brate on the court.

The wait was over. The Fighting Wisconsin moves into B10 final with win over Purdue Irish finally have a conference CHICAGO – Bronson Koenig championship.

Grant scored 24 points and No. scored a career-high 19 points and No. 6 Wisconsin beat Pur11 Notre Dame took over with a 26-3 second-half run to rally past due, 71-69, to advance to the Big

Albany, America East Conference Belmont, Ohio Valley Conference Buffalo, Mid-American Conference Coastal Carolina, Big South Conference Eastern Washington, Big Sky Conference Gonzaga, West Coast Conference Hampton, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Harvard, Ivy League Iowa State, Big 12 Conference Lafayette, Patriot League Manhattan, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference North Dakota State, Summit League North Florida, Atlantic Sun Conference Northeastern, Colonial Athletic Association Northern Iowa, Missouri Valley Conference Notre Dame, Atlantic Coast Conference Robert Morris, Northeast Conference Texas Southern, Southwestern Athletic Conference UAB, Conference USA Valparaiso, Horizon League Villanova, Big East Conference Wofford, Southern Conference Wyoming, Mountain West Conference

Ten championship.

The top-seeded Badgers trailed by five points at halftime, then held the Boilermakers to 24 percent shooting after the break in their fifth straight victory. Frank Kaminsky led the strong defensive effort and finished with 12 points and Nigel Hayes had 15.

Wisconsin (30-3) reached 30 wins for the fourth time and can match the school record for victories with a win Sunday against the Big Ten semifinals.

Michigan State. A.J. Hammons had 10 points – all in the first half The Spartans (23-10) trailed by – and seven rebounds for Purdue 16 in the first half, went on a big run early in the second and took (21-12). control late.

Tom Izzo’s team will try to Sparty moves into B10 final with win over Maryland make it two straight titles and CHICAGO – Travis Trice scored three in four years Sunday.

Melo Trimble led Maryland (2720 points, Branden Dawson add6) with 22 points, but hit only ed 17 points and eight rebounds two of his last 11 shots. and Michigan State rallied to beat No. 8 Maryland, 62-58, in – Wire reports

WHAT TO WATCH SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE Pro basketball Bulls at Oklahoma City, noon, ABC Houston at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m., ABC Pro baseball Spring training, Cubs vs. Cincinnati, 3 p.m., WGN Spring training, White Sox vs.

L.A. Angels, 3 p.m., MLBN Men’s basketball Atlantic 10, championship, noon, CBS SEC, championship, noon, ESPN Sun Belt, championship, noon, ESPN2

AAC, championship, 2:15 p.m., ESPN Big Ten, championship, 2:30 p.m., CBS NCAA tournament, Selection Show, 5 p.m., CBS NIT Selection Show, 7:30 p.m., ESPNU Auto racing NHRA, Gatornationals qualifying, 12:30 a.m., ESPN2 (delayed tape) NASCAR, Sprint Cup, CampingWorld.com 500, 2:30 p.m., FOX Pro hockey Detroit at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m., NBC Boston at Washington, 6:30 p.m.,

NBCSN Golf European PGA Tour, Tshwane Open, final round, 5 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, Valspar Championship, final round, noon, TGC; 2 p.m., NBC Women’s basketball CAA, championship, noon, CSN NEC, championship, noon, ESPNU Horizon League, championship, 2 p.m., ESPNU WAC, championship, 3 p.m., ESPNU Soccer Premier League, Southampton at Chelsea, 8:25 a.m., NBCSN

Premier League, Tottenham at Manchester United, 10:55 a.m., NBCSN MLS, New England at New York City, 4 p.m., ESPN2 MLS, Los Angeles at Portland, 6 p.m., FS1 College baseball W. Virginia at Texas, 12:30 p.m., FS1 College softball Auburn at Mississippi, 4:30 p.m., ESPNU Cycling Paris-Nice, final stage, Nice to Col d’Eze, France, 2 p.m., NBCSN (sameday tape)

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Southwest Division W L Pct 46 20 .697 43 22 .662 42 25 .627 40 24 .625 36 29 .554 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 43 20 .683 Oklahoma City 36 29 .554 Utah 29 36 .446 Denver 25 41 .379 Minnesota 14 50 .219 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 51 13 .797 L.A. Clippers 42 24 .636 Phoenix 34 33 .507 Sacramento 22 43 .338 L.A. Lakers 17 47 .266 Memphis Houston Dallas San Antonio New Orleans

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%VX 1EGOE]´W ³8S] 7XSV]´ Former educator for Joliet Public Schools District 86 repairs, donates toys

By MAUVERNEEN BLEVINS Shaw Media Correspondent

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OLIET – When Art Mackay walked into the Joliet Goodwill store two years ago, it was because his wife JoAnne wanted to look at sweaters. The last thing he expected to walk out with was a bag of toys.

But Mackay recalled seeing a pull toy, a little dog he thought was cute. So he bought it, along with several others. When his wife asked him what he was going to do with the toys, Mackay said he wasn’t sure.

But he did know one thing.

“For 99 cents or so, you can’t go wrong,” Mackay said.

Since then, Mackay, now 87, has made numerous trips back to Goodwill, each time leaving with more toys. About half the toys just need new batteries. Some have loose wires – generally an easy fix.

Once Mackay fixes them, he donates them.

Mackay admits a few are not fixable and must be scrapped, but not before Mackay salvages any usable parts – microphones, connections, speakers and switches.

He only brings home battery-operated toys.

“They intrigue me,” Mackay said. “They’re easy to work with, and I can quickly determine what’s wrong.”

One place Mackay has donated toys is Grace Child Care Center in Joliet. Director Tina Mason said Mackay has shown up several times with half a dozen toys each time.

This helps out the center, which doesn’t have a toy budget.

“Kids always like new stuff and it gives us something else to rotate in and out for them,” Mason said. “The kids love anything that makes noise.”

WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Children have always

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Art Mackay is seen in his workshop at his home in Joliet. Mackay, 87, fixes toys and often donates them. been important to Mackay.

He spent 32 years working for Joliet Public Schools District 86 – 25 years teaching and another seven in administration, Mackay said.

From 1972 to 1976, Mackay was principal at the former Eisenhower Elementary School, now known as Eisenhower Academy, said Sandy Zalewski, communications and development coordinator for District 86.

And yes, Mackay even brought some toys to Eisenhower.

“It was very thoughtful of him,” Zalewski said.

If teaching was Mackay’s vocation, music was his avocation. Mackay has played the accordion since he was

12 years old. For 25 years, his band, Melody Men, played weddings, anniversaries, church functions and various other events. Later, Mackay performed with a group called the Old Timers.

“We did vaudeville-type shows at nursing homes,” Mackay said.

When he married JoAnne, a classical accordionist, Mackay taught her to play dance music, and they played some events together. Nowadays, Mackay plays mostly for his own enjoyment. The accordion, Mackay said, is “getting heavier all the time.”

NEEDING SOMETHING TO DO

With time on his hands, Mackay said he needed

something to do. Repairing toys filled that void. Mackay spends three to four hours a day working on them. He’s tinkering with a talking truck that won’t stop talking even when Mackay switches it off.

“That’s going to run the battery down,” Mackay said.

Because most of the toys Mackay buys require batteries, he first cleans, tests and often recharges those. He tried asking several companies to donate batteries until one finally did.

Rarely does Mackay keep the toys, but he laughingly recalled one instance where he did, all because of JoAnne.

She liked a particular battery-operated cat that played

music and followed a person around. So Mackay fixed it for her – and then gave it away to a little girl he thought was a perfect match for the toy.

Mackay then surprised JoAnne with a version of the same toy for Christmas. Since then, Mackay has acquired and repaired three more cats – and he has brought home a mystery toy Mackay is certain one lucky little girl will love.

“It’s got Snow White and Cinderella on it. It’s pink, and when you open it up, it looks like a typewriter,” Mackay said, “I don’t know what it does yet because I haven’t heard it play, but it’s a neat little thing – the best one yet, if I can get it to work. And it only cost $1.99.”

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Troy Middle School seventh-grade girls volleyball are sectional champs. The girls beat Minooka Junior High, 25-20, 25-19, to take the IESA Class 4A Sectional held at Washington Junior High on March 9. The girls will compete in the state championships this weekend in Peoria.

Students excel at IESA speech contest The HERALD-NEWS FRANKFORT – Hickory Creek Middle School students competed at the Illinois Elementary School Association state speech contest on Nov. 15 at Manteno Middle School.

The students showcased their talents by performing in duets, small group acting and solo events. Fifty-eight stu-

dents participated, bringing back 54 first-place awards and four second-place awards.

On Feb. 9, Frankfort School District 157-C Board of Education recognized the students who earned “Judges’ Choice” awards, along with drama coaches Renee’ Grady, Susan Niendorf and Pam Swierczewski.

The Judge’s Choice Win-

ners and their categories are: Regular Duet Acting: Anmarie D’Ortenzio, Sarah Johnson, Lauren Dauber, Anna Jungels, Sara Glass, Ashley Mills, Claire Moutvic, Katie Sunderland, John McMahon and Alec O’Connor; Small Group Acting: Cali Burns, Evan Rafol, and Alyssa Vegter; and Solo Acting: Lauren Dauber.

Two D-86 athletes qualify Joliet announces Students for state wrestling tourney of the Month for March The HERALD-NEWS Two Joliet Public Schools District 86 student athletes qualified for the state wrestling tournament this weekend. The tournament was held at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Joseph Gonzalez, an eighth-grade student at Dirksen Junior High School, is a Photo provided 167-pound weight class, secTwo Joliet Public Schools District ond-place finisher at region86 student athletes qualified for als and third-place finisher at the state wrestling tournament. sectionals.

Mark DeNeut, an eighth- 119-pound weight class and a grade student at Hufford third-place finisher at both reJunior High School, is a gionals and sectionals.

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JOLIET – Joliet Central High School Students of the Month for March are Jeanell Dohrman, Lions Club; Hannah Leach, Kiwanis Club; Liliana Arias, Rotary Club; Victoria Banister, Exchange Club; and Jasyn Hurt, NAACP. Joliet West High School Students of the Month for March are Zackary Dulski, Lions Club; Molly O’Connell, Kiwanis Club; Nicole Brozyna, Rotary Club; and Iaya Bacot, NAACP. Joliet Township High School Students of the Month must be a senior in high

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Molly O’Connell (left to right), Iaya Bacot, Nicole Brozyna, Zackary Dulski school. Teachers nominate students based upon character, citizenship, dependability and maturity. The final selection is then based on the student’s resume and academic performance.

D-202 students win spelling bees

PLAINFIELD – Seven District 202 middle school students competed in the 2015 Will County Regional Spelling Bee on March 5 at Lockport East High School.

The students earned the honor by winning their individual schools’ spelling bees.

Statewide regional winners will advance to the national Spelling Bee in May. This year’s District 202 middle school Spelling Bee champs are: • Aux Sable – Brianna Worthley, sixth grade • Drauden Point – Hannah Faragoi, sixth grade • Heritage Grove – Anubhab Bose, seventh grade • Indian Trail – Fantah Kabba, eighth grade • Ira Jones – Sam Jezuit, seventh grade • John F. Kennedy – Debbie Olusoji, seventh grade • Timber Ridge – Lauren Kuehni, sixth grade

Mock Trial Team to compete at nationals

ROMEOVILLE – A sixth-place finish at the regional competition earned the Lewis University Mock Trial Team a bid to the national American Mock Trial Association tournament for the 15th time in less than 20 years.

Next, the Lewis team will compete in the Opening Round Championship Series Tournament, March 20 to 22 in Geneva.

For the second consecutive year, Anthony Scorzo (co-captain) won an Outstanding Attorney Award at the Joliet Regional Tournament hosted

by Lewis University.

Local participants include Megan Arehart of New Lenox, Martin Romo of Romeoville and Erica Swanberg of Plainfield. Lewis University Mock Trial coaches include Bill Rock of Block, Kulkas, Manzella & Shell in Joliet. For information, contact head coach James Houlihan at 815-836-5313 or houlihja@lewisu.edu.

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JOLIET – On Tuesday, Joliet Junior College culinary arts students cooked a four-course meal for Gov. Bruce Rauner and state legislators at the Executive Mansion in Springfield.

Other guests included JJC trustees, JJC President Debra Daniels and JJC district legislators.

JJC students participating included Patrick Elens of Plainfield; Andrew Fisher of Homer Glen; Chloe Franscona of Woodridge; Jarvis Jones of Minooka; Katlyn Kelty of Coal City; Laci Lanclos of Peotone; Rose (Catherine) Mertens of Yorkville; Brian McPherson of Bartlett; Hannah Moeller of Millbrook; Rachel Pauley of Plainfield; Javier Reyes of Shorewood; and Jennifer Troccoli of Ottawa.

Culinary arts professors included Chef Paul D. Bringas of Joliet and Chef Mark Muszynski of Plainfield. All are second-year students JJC trustees included Board Chair Andy Mihelich, Vice Chair Jeff May, Secretary Susan Klen, Trustee Barbara K. Adams, Trustee Tina Markley, Trustee Mike O’Connell and Student Trustee Brian Herrera.

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Joliet students work to improve local quality of life Joliet Catholic Academy’s student Key Club representaJOLIET – Six Joliet student tives Emma Valek, Brittany Boyd groups and an organization for developmentally disabled youth and Karlyn Budz reported on the reported to the Kiwanis Club of JCA Random Acts of Kindness Joliet how their activities in the program and Food Wagon.

The girls documented 2,400 last year made life better for meals delivered on a twicemany Jolietans. a-month schedule on SaturThe Joliet Central-based Tranday’s.

They plan to expand the sition Aktion Club supports dozprogram to more schools. Their ens of developmentally disabled 2015 plans include developing youth eager to give back to the a local garden to produce and Joliet community. Kiwanian Kardeliver fresh produce. la Guseman presented official Joliet Central Key Club repKiwanis certificates of recogniresentatives Karen Perez and tion and appreciation to youth Maria Cisneros stated their Club representatives in the Student

has raised more than a $1,000 for Project Eliminate which hopes to eradicate tetanus among the world’s children and families.

They also have collected more than 1,600 food items for Daybreak and Guardian Angel. The Club was active in Toys for Tots, MLK Day of Service (Wreaths Across America).

Joliet West’s Key Club representatives, Morgan Pokek and Isabel Lemus, reported that, as a group, they have engaged senior residents at The Timbers in conversation and dance, volunteered at Troy Middle School’s

fall festival and family events and participated in Crop Walk, and a benefit for Silver Cross Hospital and the CASA family program. Members also raised $700 for Project Eliminate.

The Elwood’s Junior High School Builder’s Club representatives Kora Bernhard, Jacob Walsh, Aidan Walsh and Wyatt Simpson have worked with Operation Care Package.

Hufford Junior High School Builder’s Club members Saisi Aguirre and Kimberly Garabay reported the Club raised $2,500 for a school in Haiti.

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New Lenox resident pens book Student celebrate ‘100th Day’

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“Written Images for the Emotions,” a collection of short stories, poems and other narratives, was written by George Dubenic of New Lenox. The book is available on amazon.com.

Wearing their “100 Day of School” T-shirts are students from Deniz Aslan’s second-grade class Ryne Sidler, Sophia Barrett, Nona Stewar, and Parker Friend.

Students create 3-D race cars

LWE chess wins conference title

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The Lincoln-Way East High School chess team won the conference title recently and are looking forward to state competition. Members of the East chess team are: (from left) Josh Geoppo, Spencer Martin, Lindsey Lamorte, Anna Piech, Danny Provis, Slawomir Jozwik, Levi Ruby, Raj Patel, Daniel Zhao, Weston Dell and teacher/coach Matt Johnson.

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Joliet West High School students in Dave Popek’s class used the 3D printer to create a model rubber band race car with a unique challenge: to use a limited amount of material. Students used advanced modeling software and mathematic skills to print and test their own designs against the original model.

Hickory Creek students participate in IESA program The HERALD-NEWS FRANKFORT – Frankfort’s Hickory Creek Middle School students recently participated in the Illinois Elementary School Association Scholar Attitude program.

The IESA Scholar Attitude Award nominees are chosen by teachers and coaches based on the students’ academic performance, participation in IESA sport/activity, and good character.

Students must have a 3.5 or higher GPA for all of seventh and eighth grade years, participate in at least one IESA sport/activity for each of those years and complete a student questionnaire and essay on sportsmanship.

Jack Woods is the 2015 Hickory Creek Middle School Scholar Attitude Award winner and will represent the school at the state level in April.

Along with Jack Woods, the school nominees included Thomas Arndt, Leah Beran, Daniel Clarke, Elise Clayton, Connor Hudziak, Jordan Jacobucci, Jada Jenkins, Jeni Kawakami, Erica Lear, Ikshwank Mahajan, Monica Nagy, Isabel Passarelli, Gabrielle Slaverio, Anthony Sottosanto, Zac Stairs and Malaika Stokes.

The program is sponsored by the IESA and supports the values of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.

Visit www.iesa.org for information.

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PEOPLE BRIEFS JJC professor authors books on Chinese language

JOLIET – The “Chinese with Mike Absolute Beginner Coursebook” and “Chinese with Mike Absolute Beginner Activity Book” were published in the United States in November, and are now available online through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Their author, Mike Hainzinger, a Joliet Junior College English professor, is currently partnering with Licheng Gu, the chair of the African and Asian languages department at Northwestern University, on a Chinese character writing text to supplement the previously published CWM books.

Learning about recycling

Joan O’Keefe from the Will County Land Use Department presented numerous recycling facts to second-grade students at Arbury Hills School in Mokena as part of the Earth Flag program.

Pictured (left to right) are Tinley Park resident Christian Remblake, O’Keefe and Mokena resident Evan Ryan.

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Joliet West choral director publishes article

the Illinois Music Education Association to present at the 2015 Illinois Music Education JOLIET – Joliet West High School Choral Director Timothy Conference in Peoria.

The three music/orchestra DeBoer was recently published in the January edition of Choral teachers presented “Embrace Grade One: Moving Beyond Director Magazine.

Technique to Musicality for the DeBoer’s article, “A Layered Joliet West students rank 1st in stock market game Approach to Rehearsal,” focuses Jr. High Orchestra.”

In addition, the District 86 Stuon using students’ existing JOLIET – Joliet West High dent All City Orchestra, directed knowledge of music theory to School consumer economic

by Clifford Hunt, performed for students Antonio Partida and teach the layers of rhythmic hundreds of educators from Ricardo Pantoja are currently or kinesthetic entertainment; count singing; staccato singing; across the state. ranked first in the noncompetitive Southwest Suburban solfege; staccato singing of text; Students in the orchestra included: Dirksen Junior High: and pulsing vowels.

Conference Stock Market DeBoer has been the director Karina Ortiz; Gompers Junior Game.

High: Alianna Alvarado, Mayreli of choral activities at Joliet More than 100 teams were Morales, Stephanie Ramirez, involved from the state of Illinois West High School since 2003.

Jaelyn Robinson; Hufford Junior In addition to teaching three in this program.

High: Ashely Castillo, Alondra curricular choirs, AP Music Students began the game Cruz, Oscar Cruz, Pablo Enriquez, Theory and Music Appreciawith a virtual cash amount of Johnathan Garcia, Stephenie tion, he directs the Fall Opera $100,000 and topped out at $116,079.53 in a 2-month period Scenes, the spring musical and Hartney, Zoe Hogan, Jasmin Lamas, Anton Lockwood, Julie the jTunes – Joliet West’s A of time.

Matuszewski, Klara Wilson; Cappella pop group.

More than 40 teams from Washington Junior High: Amilia Consumer Economics classes were involved in this game that Local students travel with Arana, Lillian Becker, John Linehan, Angelyse Love, Lauryn Carthage College Choir began on Oct. 20.

Luangsomkham, Cameron McKLocal students in the Caree, Angela Mendoza, Keegan thage College Choir traveled Two Lockport students Peretti, Zoie Summers, Autumn to Spain in January for a study 2nd at Tech Challenge Thoms, Citlali Vega, Citli Vega, and performance tour. During LOCKPORt – Lockport Townand Jacob Webber. the course, titled “A Journey ship High School students Kyle The conference promotes of Senses in Spain: Music and Drwal and Mike Lenart earned lifelong music learning and proCultural Heritage,” the choir second place at the Universal vides professional development performed a series of concerts Technical Institute’s Top Tech and sang in each of the nation’s for music educators.

Challenge on Feb. 12 at the four official languages. school’s Lisle campus.

D-202 students take top The area students who Drwal and Lenart were participated were Austin Nelson prizes at library event required to complete a written PLAINFIELD – District 202 eleof Bolingbrook and Elizabeth test and perform various tasks mentary school students earned Calombaris of Frankfort. at different stations before all nine of the top prizes in the placing second.

Each student received a $500 D-86 participates at music Plainfield Public Library’s annual Short Story Competition. education conference UTI scholarship and $1,500 in This competition is open JOLIET – Joliet Public Schools Snap-On tools for the school. to third-through fifth-grade District 86 teachers Andrew The students are led by Davis, Linda Pierson and Melissa students. automotive teacher Mark de la Vega.

Schoonover were invited by The young authors had to

write an original story in 500 to 600 words. The library held a finale on Feb. 28. Author and illustrator Kevin Luthardt acted as judge for this year’s event.

The winners enjoyed a meetand-greet with Luthardt after the event. Booklets with the winning submissions as well as the names of all the students who participated in this year’s competition are available at the library.

The winning District 202 students, and their stories, are:

• Second prize – Gabriel Bultick of Frankfort (contestant No. 8) • Third prize – Brittany Archer of Bourbonnais (contestant No. 12) • Crowd Pleaser – Gabriel Bultick of Frankfort (contestant No. 8) Judges were Don Melton, owner of Build a Bun in Frankfort; Matt Griseta, chef at White Street Café in Frankfort; and Teffini Chiuso of All Aboard in Frankfort.

• First-place – Arpita Acharya, Lincoln, (“Snowy Moon”) • Second-place – Skyler DeBolt, Liberty (“Thoughts-its”) • Third-place – Laasya Nagumalli, Eichelberger (“Trapped”)

Morris Theatre Guild seeking script proposals

Third Grade:

MORRIS – The Morris Theatre Guild Inc., a not-for-profit community theater, is looking for script proposals for its 2015–16 Fourth Grade: season. Visit morristheatreguild.

• First-place – Lillian Foreman, org and fill out the director Lakewood Falls (“Dexter’s proposal form.

Hope”) Send the form and a copy of • Second place – Andrew the script will need to be sent Heritage, River View (“Hamilton to Morris Theatre Guild, Inc., Pig”) 516 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL, • Third place – Hannah Fornelli, 60450. Deadline is April 15.

River View (“The Fortune on the Bench”) Annual ‘Women of the Fifth Grade:

• First-place – Amanda Ragnini, Eichelberger (“Into the Cyber-World”) • Second-place – Arsh Faheem, Lincoln (“Mountain Adventures”) • Third-place – Brandon Catanese, Walker’s Grove (“The Adventures of Chip the Pony and Meg the Wonder Horse The Lost Mom”)

Year’ nominations sought

On April 12, the Herald-News will continue its long-standing tradition of publishing the community’s “Women of the Year.”

We invite area churches and organizations to submit a brief biography on their honorees (no more than two paragraphs or 200 words), along with a photo (jpg format) and daytime contact information to news@ theherald-news.com.

Crowds enjoy Frankfort’s Submission deadline is April 6.

Chili Cook Off Direct questions to Denise M. FRANKFORT – On Feb. 8, an es- Baran-Unland at 815-280-4122 timated 300 people participated or dunland@shawmedia.com. in the Winter on the Green’s Chili Cook Off in downtown Plainfield resident Frankfort. at UIS wins award Thirteen contestants cooked PLAINFIELD – Several Universitheir favorite variety of chili and ty of Illinois Springfield students crowds voted for their favorites. were honored during the annual Crowds lined up throughout Model Illinois Government simuthe event for the opportunity to lation at the Illinois State Capitol taste and critique mild, medium recently, including a Plainfield or spicy varieties prepared from resident. favorite chili recipes.

Andrea Carlson of Plainfield, The winners of the Chili Cook along with Austin Mehmet of Off for 2015 were: Lake Oswego, Oregon, won the • First prize – Joshua Wester- award for Outstanding Moot man of Tinley Park (contestant Court team.

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Lincoln-Way District 210 students honored at art competition 57 NEW LENOX – Thirty Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 students were recently honored by having their artwork selected for inclusion in the 2015 Scholastic Art Competition in Downers Grove.

Of the 55 pieces selected from the four Lincoln-Way High Schools, 11 received gold key awards (signifying high levels of originality, technique

and personal vision) and will advance to compete at the national level in New York this summer.

Nineteen others were honored with silver key awards (signifying achievement worthy of recognition); 25 pieces received honorable mention awards (signifying work that demonstrates artistic potential).

Award winners from Lincoln-Way are: • Gold Key – Jeff Schoen-

hofen, L-Way Central; Bella Vickers (2), L-Way Central; Rhealin Wlos, L-Way Central; Elliott Adams, L-Way East; Amy Lenkiewicz, L-Way East; Jessi Karlic, L-Way West; Savanna Miska, L-Way West; Annaliese Mrazek, L-Way West.

• Silver Key – Megan DePaula, L-Way Central; Jade Rector, L-Way Central; Jeff Schoenhofen, L-Way Central; Bella Vickers (2), L-Way Central; Rhealin Wlos, L-Way Central; Emma Eaton, L-Way

JTHS orchestra director receives Meemic Grant

JOLIET – Joliet Township High School Orchestra Director Peter Lipari received a surprise visit from Meemic Insurance recently, announcing he is the winner of a $500 classroom makeover.

Lipari entered the classroom makeover contest at the Illinois Music Education Conference

the O’Brien Educators Insurance Agency in Joliet.

Meemic Foundation last year to benefit the school’s art program by including a printmaking unit for students.

Joliet West students in writing project

JOLIET – Joliet West High School world affairs instructor Jennifer Dooley has coordinated an international writing project in correspondence with her daughter’s students in Japan.

Her daughter, Stephanie Dooley, lives in Osaka, Japan, and teaches English to 14- and 15-year-olds.

Part of the Japanese curriculum is learning to write and speak English.

The students in Japan practice their English writing skills while Joliet West students gain an understanding of foreign cultures.

Students respond to the letters and answer questions that provide the Japanese students with the information they seek.

The class then discusses the differences between education in America and in Japan.

This is Dooley’s second year implementing this project.

Local resident participates in Grammy Week NEW LENOX – Lisa Peterson of New Lenox recently traveled with Belmont University’s Service Corps, a student organization dedicated to providing student experiences

Los Angeles.

While there, students took part in a variety of hands-on industry experiences that placed them directly in the excitement of the events.

Peterson, along with the other 21 students, were escorts for the MusiCares Gala on the red carpet.

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LOCKPORT – Three Horticulture students at Lockport Township High School earned top honors at the 2015 ILCA Illinois Landscape Contractor’s Association’s Hand-Drawn Design Contest.

Martina Manzano won second place; Keishay Housley won third place; and Amber Cankar placed fourth.

Awards were given to the top five designers.

Students designed and handdrew landscaping design plans for an existing home. Only three students from each high school were allowed to submit a design and LTHS took three of the top five spots.

The winners were recognized at an awards ceremony at the iLandscape Trade Show, where their designs were displayed and their names announced at the event.

More than 600 representatives from the landscaping industry from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin attended the trade show. The students are led by LTHS teacher Walker Soderberg.

Central; Emily Shaffer, L-Way Central; Rhealin Wlos, L-Way Central; Jordan Horneij, L-Way East; Olivia Jones, L-Way East; Amy Lenkiewicz, L-Way East; Caitlin Nelson, L-Way East; Sarah Bedell, L-Way North; Leah Hagler, L-Way North; Emily Panico, L-Way North; Haley Jablonski, L-Way West; Jessi Karlic, L-Way West; Audrey Pearson (3), L-Way West; Annaliese Mrazek (2), L-Way West; Savanna Miska, L-Way West.

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PEOPLE BRIEFS Lockport students earn top that was held last week in Peo- in the music and entertainment honors in design contest ria. The award was granted from industries, to Grammy Week in

East; Andrew Hoyle, L-Way East; Olivia Jones, L-Way East Amy Lenkiewicz, L-Way East; Kate Weithers, L-Way East; Justine Daugherty, L-Way North; Paige Wolford, L-Way North; Mia Bruno, L-Way West; Alex Sutor, L-Way West; Sydney St. Leger, L-Way West; and Jessi Karlic (3), L-Way West.

• Honorable Mention – Megan DePaula, L-Way Central; Theresa Erickson (2), L-Way Central; Jade Rector, L-Way Central; Jeff Schoenhofen, L-Way

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Bolingbrook celebrates its 50th anniversary

Nominations can be online at www.psd202.org.

The Awards for Excellence ceremony will be 7 p.m. April 23, in the auditorium at Plainfield South High School, 7800 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield.

Applications are now available online at www.newlenoxchamber.com.

For information, contact the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce at 815-485-4241 or emily@newlenoxchamber.com.

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A police car sits in front of the old jail in Bolingbrook. Bolingbrook turns 50 this year. For a complete listing of events, visit www. bolingbrook50.com.

Locals at Augustana win newspaper awards

Kendall-Grundy Community Action, a division of the Kendall County Health Department, is offering a limited number of scholarships to income-eligible individuals looking to further their formal education or occupational training at an accredited Illinois institution.

The funding is provided by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Application for 2015 is currently available through April 17. All applications will be evaluated on the basis of financial eligibility, scholarship potential, personal interviews, commitment to civic affairs and career goals.

Applications are available from high school guidance counselors or the Kendall-Grundy Community Action office at 1802 N. Division St. Room 602, Morris.

Call 815-941-3262. Scholarships will be awarded in June.

The staff members of Augustana College’s student newspaper, Augustana Observer, won 18 awards at the Illinois College Press Association convention, including first place for general excellence among nondaily newspapers.

Among the local award winners were Jeremy Lensing of Manhattan, who won an honorable mention for headline writing; and Chloe Dale of Plainfield, The First Tee Joliet who won front page layout. to host golf outing JOLIET – The First Tee of Joliet D-202 board seeks will host a golf outing at 12:30 nominees for awards p.m. Friday at 2433 Von Esch PLAINFIELD – The District 202 Road, Plainfield.

Board of Education is seeking Features include contest, nominees for its 23rd annual raffles and prizes. Cost is $95 a Awards of Excellence. golfer (includes green fees, food The award honors teachers and drinks). and nonadministrative staff For information or to register, whose work on behalf of stucall Fred Hawkins at 815-409dents, and support of District 6081, Mike Howland at 815-922202 has been exceptional in 3325 or Bill Rooney at 815-474some way.

0201.

Past nominees and recipients can be nominated again.

Scholarship application A list of past recipients is deadline approaching posted on the Nomination page NEW LENOX – Each year, the online.

New Lenox Chamber of ComStudents, staff, parents and merce awards a scholarship to community members are welone student from each of the come and encouraged to submit three area high schools: Lintheir nominations. Nominations coln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way can now be made online in both West and Providence.

English and Spanish. Deadline Completed applications should for submissions is 4:30 p.m., be returned to the Chamber March 27. office by 5 p.m., Friday.

JOLIET –The Joliet Park District Sunshine and Rainbows Learning Center is now at the Multi-Purpose Center, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

The center provides children ages 3, 4 and 5 an opportunity to experience learning through safe, happy and stimulating educational experiences. Activities include free play, movement, games, creative art, music, math and science.

For information, visit www. jolietpark.org or call 815-7417275.

Morris H.S. Class of 1975 seeks addresses

MORRIS – The Morris Community High School Class of 1975 will host its 40th class reunion June 27.

The Class of 1975 is seeking contact information for the following classmates: Merle Anderson, Jim Atkinson, David Cameron, Barb Chamberlain, Leslie Dummitt, Dan Durkee, Jim Geringer, Jan Goode, Stephanie Hamilton, Diane Hextell, Bill Higgins, Mike Howen, Tom Jewett, Winifred Johnson, Jay Jones, Mark Knoblich, Pat Matheny, Mike Matteson, Janis Norman, Ron Palmer, Rich Paschall, Eileen Peterson, Larry Sampson, Craig Smith, Mike Sorenson, Gary Wangler, Larry Wangler and Robin Wills.

To submit contact information, or if you are a 1975 graduate and have not received your invitation, contact Cherie Chouinard Prosser at 815-744-4578; Sue Nolan Kleinfeldt at 815-474-3532 or Diane Ziegler Washburn at 815-942-8094.

Plainfield resident to be in annual celebration

PLAINFIELD – Missouri University of Science and Technology is preparing for the 107th “Best Ever” celebration of St. Pat’s

in Rolla, and the 2015 Queen of Love and Beauty candidates have been announced.

Cailey Baker, a junior in applied mathematics from Plainfield, and will represent Lambda Chi Alpha.

albino catfish (new).

Grass Carp must be ordered by April 27. Otherwise, the deadline is April 28. Orders are pre-paid only.

For information, call 815-4623106, ext. 3.

Conservation district takes Registration open for orders for tree, fish sale Plainfield hockey group The Will/South Cook Soil & Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for the spring Tree and Fish Sale.

Order forms are available at will-scookswcd.org and can be picked up at the Will/South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District office during business hours.

U.S. Mail, email and fax copies can also be requested by calling 815-462-3106, ext. 3.

A wide variety of plants, shrubs, and trees are available.

Stock ranges in size from 8 inches to 6-foot linear stock, and one, two and three-gallon potted stock.

Fish varieties include channel catfish, largemouth bass, redear, hybrid sunfish, hybrid redear, fathead minnows, bluegill, black crappie, triploid grass carp and

PLAINFIELD – Players that will be registered at one of the four Plainfield High Schools for the 2015-2016 school year are eligible to play for Plainfield High School Hockey Association this spring.

PHSHA will participate in the Darien Sportsplex Spring High School Hockey program.

Fees will include a minimum of 10 games and weekly practices.

All practices are held at Canlan Ice Sports in Romeoville and games are played at Darien Sportsplex in Darien. PHSHA is a “no cut” program.

Players will be placed on teams based on their ability and knowledge of the game following evaluations.

For information, contact secretary@plainfieldhockey.org.

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91st Birthday!

Just celebrated a hilarious birthday for Dr. Naomi O’Bryant. On Tuesday March 10th Dr. O’Bryant celebrated her 91st birthday surrounded by family and friends in her home. This was a joyous occasion. Dr. O’Bryant is the Founder and Pastor of The Whole Truth COGIC in Joliet, IL, and Bolingbrook, IL, the United Pentecostal School in Joliet, IL. Also Dr. O’Bryant is the Founder of The Whole Truth COGIC in Frankville, Alabama and the co-founder of Pilgrim Rest COGIC in Grenada, Mississippi along with her son Elder L. D. O’Bryant Jr. She has been a succour to many from Grenada, Mississippi and as Act 1:8 says; “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem , and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the Earth.”

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PLAINFIELD – Ninety-eight District 202 high school student musicians participated in the Southwest Prairie Conference Band Festival on Feb. 17 at Plainfield High School – Central Campus.

Guest conductors for the festival were Daniel J. Farris of Northwestern University; and Stacey Larson Dolan from VanderCook College of Music.

These District 202 students participated in this year’s festival:

clarinet; Jessica Chandler, euphonium; Lisa Giancarlo, bari sax; Kaleb Jackson, clarinet; Molly Jarot, trumpet; Olivia McGrath, oboe; Alex Mayer, tenor sax; Elena Moreno, bassoon • Juniors – Nicole Christoff, tuba; Alex Ellison, flute; Ryan Kelly, percussion; Arielle Jones, clarinet; TJ Mulcahy, euphonium; Gabby Partacz, tuba • Seniors – Matt Campolattara, trumpet; Tynan Jackson, alto sax; Pablo Moreno, trombone; Julie Perez, French horn; Ben Wyland, flute

Plainfield South High School

Plainfield North High School

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• Freshmen – Megan Duenser, euphonium; Emily Hensley, bassoon; Rebecca Lau, oboe • Sophomores – Shira Agam, trumpet; Alina Dorion,

tuba; Jack Kelly, trombone; Justin Le, trombone; Marco Moncada, French horn; Christian Vasquez, percussion; Emma Vasquez, clarinet; Ryan Yaeger, tenor sax • Juniors – Michael Anonuevo, clarinet; Becca Glenn, percussion • Seniors – Abi Crowne, trumpet; Harris Jordan, French horn; Joe Leon, alto sax; Maya Levy, flute; Patrick Lopez, trumpet; Dane Ocampo, trumpet; Isabella Tonarelli, clarinet; Pravin Waranimman, trumpet; Hannah Weidner, percussion; Megan Weston, flute

ine Buck, clarinet; Jocelyn Deang, bass clarinet; Javier Espindola, flute; Cody Lister, tuba; Madison Marik, trumpet; David Patush, tenor sax; Julia Romanowski, trumpet; Ben Schuneman, alto sax; Conner Wittman, percussion • Juniors – Sarah Clowers, flute; Sam Cramer, trombone; Devon Palmer, bassoon; Phoebe Snydersmith, clarinet • Seniors – Quinn Caldwell, clarinet; Courtney Dolata, French horn; Erick Gloria, trumpet; Larranz Guider, alto sax; Jennifer Klimek, flute; Plainfield East High School Nick Kordelewski, tuba; Ma• Freshman – Sam Koppitz, ria Macias-Bedolla, contralto alto sax Plainfield Central High School clarinet; Samantha Melbourn, • Sophomores – Ahmad Al• Freshmen – Audrey Nel- clarinet; Emily Orden, trumramahi, bass clarinet; Nick son, bassoon; and Jessica Or- pet; Cory Schneider, percusBailey, percussion; Megan den, flute sion; Rachel Shaw, oboe; Will Clendening, clarinet; Claire • Sophomores – Rhyanne Sima, bari sax; Frank Syrek, Correll, flute; Josie Heywood, Barry, French horn; Kather- trombone

Arbury Hills second-graders Local students vote for favorite book learn about animal habitats

Hickory Creek students who read all 20 nominated books included Zani Anderson, Grant Bruninga, Kayleigh Heffelmire, Olivia Parker, Kristina Williams, Brooklyn Chojnacki, Emma Groskreutz, Annabelle Kiely, Chrissy Szynalski, Logan Vucsko, Ashley White, Rebekah Stryjewski, Allie

Ritz, Paige Sackman, Zoe Randolph, Steven Pimpinella, Lexie Johnson, Payton Bruns, Anmarie D’Ortenzio, Caellin Flaherty, Kira Martin, Elizabeth Myotte, Aria Puri, Veronica Szafoni, Michael Clarkin, Elizabeth Co, Aisling Hanly, Husna Hussaini, Colin Murphy, Kendall Blankenburg, Cameron Kavanaugh, Jake Leonard, Abby McCreary, Matthew Ferracuti and Sara Cooley.

This year, Hickory Creek Librarian Marybeth Raynes also served on the evaluators’ committee. Between May 2014 and February 2015, she read 60 books nominated by fourththrough eighth-grade students from across the state.

Rayne then joined with all the other evaluators from the state at a meeting in Bloomington to choose the 20 titles for the 2016 list.

with the Western Illinois University wind ensemble and performed for hundreds of music educators from across the state. To qualify for the event, the band submitted a recording last spring as part of the application process. Two

symphonic band members also were part of the all-state performing ensembles. Danny Mulligan was a member of the all-state chorus and trumpet player Gerardo Martinez was a member of the honors band.

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FRANKFORT – Sixththrough eighth-grade students at Frankfort’s Hickory Creek Middle School recently voted for their favorite book through a state program, the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.

This is the eleventh year that Hickory Creek has participated. Food and prizes were available to students as they came to the Library Media Center to celebrate their favorite books. The program was supported by the Family School Partnership, Education Foundation and Student Council.

The winning books at Hickory creek were “Legend” by Marie Lu, “The False Prince” by Jennifer Nielson and “The One and Only Ivan”

by Katherine Applegate.

Photo provided

Hickory Creek teacher Sue Niendorf (left) stands next to seventh-grade student Aria Puri.

Both read all 20 nominated books.

PEOPLE BRIEF Joliet West Symphonic Band performed at state

Photo provided

Second-grade students in Jody Diehl’s class at Arbury Hills School in Mokena learned about different animal habitats. Pictured with his Tundra diorama is AJ Hull.

JOLIET – On Jan. 29, the Joliet West High School Symphonic Band performed at the Illinois Music Education Conference in Peoria.

The band shared a concert

• Sunday, March 15, 2015

• Freshmen – Tyler Campbell, clarinet; Will Carey, percussion; Gabrielle Inamine, flute; Hailianne Schawo, trumpet • Sophomores – Alex Bravo,

clarinet; Divya Francis, flute; Noah Hilgendorf, alto sax; Lucy Lamlech, flute; Max Morrison, percussion; Tommy Robey, trombone; Andrew Sisk, bassoon • Juniors – Allison McGuire, oboe; Emily Terian, flute; Tyler Villa, clarinet; Elaine Waite, tuba • Seniors – Omar Elmusa, trombone; Reed Herner, clarinet; Daniel Hiemenz, percussion; Michael Jung, euphonium; Shanah Mundorf, tenor sax; Amanda Petro, trumpet; Alyssa Rouseonelos, oboe

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PUZZLES CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

The problem of the 13th winner

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Zsa Zsa Gabor said, “To a smart girl, men are no problem -- they’re the answer.”

Today’s deal features a declarer-play problem. Whether male or female, can you find the answer?

South is in seven spades, and West leads the diamond queen to dummy’s ace.

When South learns of spade support opposite, he plunges into Blackwood.

South starts with 12 top tricks: eight spades, one heart, two diamonds and one club. The obvious extra winner will come from a successful club finesse. But is there another possibility?

Yes, if the missing hearts are splitting 4-3, dummy’s heart six can be established -- if declarer has four dummy entries: three to ruff low hearts and one to get back to the dummy to cash that 13th heart.

What are those entries?

South plays a spade to his king, leads a heart to dummy’s ace, ruffs a heart, returns to dummy with a spade to the jack, ruffs another heart, plays a spade to dummy’s ace, and ruffs a third heart. What now?

Declarer must trump his winning diamond king in the dummy! Then he discards his club queen on the heart six and claims.

Note that if hearts had split 5-2, South would have fallen back on the club finesse.

Zsa Zsa Gabor made a couple of other great comments about men: “I never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back.” And “I was an excellent housekeeper. Every time I got divorced, I kept the house.”

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff The first study analyzed data from nearly 100 studies and included almost 3 million people.

It found that people who were overweight were 6 percent less likely to die during the average study period than people whose weight was considered normal. In contrast, people who were obese definitely died earlier.

The second study combined data from prior research that included more than 60,000 people.

This study also did not find higher rates of death or heart and blood vessel events among people who were overweight – as long as their “metabolic numbers� (cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels) were in a healthy range. In contrast, obese individuals were at increased risk, even when their metabolic numbers were in a healthy range.

The bottom line?

Avoiding obesity is important. But these studies suggest that it is possible to have a normal lifespan even if you’re overweight. The sticking point, though, is that your risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease must be in a healthy range.

There are obese individuals who live a normal lifespan, free of the many diseases linked to obesity. It happens now and then. Clearly, these people have unusual genes that protect them in some way. But if you agree with me that living involves taking account of the odds, you should do what you can to avoid obesity.

• Contact Doctor K at askdoctork.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Dear Doctor K: Is it possible to be obese and healthy at the same time?

Dear Reader: I call questions like yours â&#x20AC;&#x153;Could I get lucky?â&#x20AC;? questions.

Basically, these questions ask: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I do (or ignore) something that puts me at great risk, could I get away with it?â&#x20AC;? The answer to those questions almost always is: Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold your breath.

In my opinion, an important part of living is taking account of the odds. You may weigh the odds and decide that you want to do something risky anyway: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that important to you.

Fine. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it because you assume that an exception will be made in your case.

Which brings us to being obese. You are at risk for many serious medical conditions from being obese, and the number is growing. They include Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, impaired sleep and arthritis. But can people who carry extra weight still be healthy?

Before I answer, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s define some terms. A good measure of healthy weight is the body mass index (BMI), which adjusts weight based on height. Based on BMI, normal weight, overweight and obesity are defined as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Normal weight is a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9. â&#x20AC;˘ Overweight is a BMI between 25 and 29. â&#x20AC;˘ Obesity is a BMI of 30 or greater.

If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know your BMI, you can look it up on the BMI chart Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put on my website, AskDoctorK.com.

When it comes to discussions of health and weight, overweight people and obese people are often lumped together. Two recent studies show the importance of making a distinction.

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

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COMICS Arlo & Janis

Garfield

Big Nate

Frank & Earnest

Crankshaft

Soup to Nutz

Stone Soup

The Born Loser

Dilbert

Rose Is Rose

Dear Abby: My 13-year-old granddaughter is 5 feet 9 inches tall. She walks hunched over, and when she stands with a group, she keeps her legs 2 feet apart. She’s on a softball team and is always sitting on the ground in the dugout.

She is the tallest one in the seventh grade in her school.

Some of her classmates call her the “giant.” I’ve been with her when someone approaches her who hasn’t seen her in a while and says, “Wow! You’ve grown really tall.”

She hates school and has no friends. She also happens to be very pretty. She’s taller than anyone in the family.

What can we do for her? –

Blondie

Grandpa in Indiana

Pearls Before Swine

Real Life Adventures

single woman, a nurse who paid for my own education and am still trying to further it. I work a lot, have a nice car and I am remodeling my house. I make good money, but I have to take certain training, keep my licenses current, etc. I’m serious about my career, and I’m proud of myself.

I was talking to a friend the other day about dating, and I said I wouldn’t date someone who made half or less than what I do. I was used as a cash cow in previous relationships and I’m not putting up with it anymore.

This makes dating difficult at times, but I’m sticking to my guns. She said it makes me a snob because not everyone earns what I do.

Abby, I’m not a snob by any means. I’m generous toward my loved ones. But I feel that in this day and age, people can always better themselves like I have, and I don’t want another man thinking I will support him. It’s not fair to me. Any advice? – Looking

For My Equal

Dear Looking: Your friend was correct when she said not everyone has the earning capacity that you do. But you are right in your conviction that people can better themselves if they are determined to do it.

Considering your personal history, I don’t think you’re a snob for feeling the way you do. That said, however, I would hate to think you might exclude a great guy who earns less, because he could be helpful in other ways and have qualities the others don’t.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

• Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Argyle Sweater

Dear Grandpa: Being perceived as different at your granddaughter’s age can be very painful. The best thing you can do for her right now is to be supportive.

Keep telling her that being tall is not only nothing to be ashamed of, but it can be an asset. Encourage her to find activities she is interested in. In addition to softball, she might excel at basketball or volleyball. Remind her that fashion models are tall women, many of whom were teased about their height when they were her age.

Tall women of note: Taylor Swift, Gisele Bundchen, Nicole Kidman, Venus and Serena Williams, Brooke Shields, Geena Davis and Michelle Obama come immediately to mind. First daughter Malia Obama was 5 feet 9 at 13, like your granddaughter. None of them is ashamed of their height; they “own” who they are and carry themselves with pride.

Research modeling schools in your area because enrolling your granddaughter in some of the classes may help her to feel less awkward about her height.

Dear Abby: I’m a 33-year-old

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips

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501 International Parkway Minooka, IL 60447 DSC Logistics is holding a job fair Saturday, March 21st from 10am - 2pm to staff our new Distribution Center in Minooka, IL. We are looking for experienced:

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DSC Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and relies on the diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives of our people to drive change, innovation and growth.

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Building Inspector The Village of Plainfield welcomes applications for a fulltime cross-trained Building Inspector. The minimum requirements are for a Licensed and Certified Commercial and Residential Building Inspector with an Illinois State Plumbing License and Certificate. Additional certifications are encouraged. A successful candidate will have the ability to function in a team environment and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with the public, Village staff and representatives of other agencies. The job requires the ability to work within the Village's New World Software System and Microsoft Office. I.C.C. Certifications in residential and Commercial Building Inspection, a current Illinois State Plumbing License and a valid driver's license are required. Candidates shall supply a list of all I.C.C. Certifications with their application. Continuing education and involvement with professional organizations are expected.

Salary Range: $23.47- $37.00 per hour, corresponding with experience, plus benefits, including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Must be able to pass a post- offer employment physical, drug test and background check.

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Mobile Workforce Center at Wilmington City Hall 1165 South Water St. Wilmington, IL. 60481

LOCAL RECRUITING FAIR LAWN MAINTENANCE/ Mon. 3/23-Wed 3/25 8:30a-4:00p Walk-ins Welcome.

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Pay $15-$18/hr LAWN MAINT SALES: Commercial lawn maint.

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LAWN MAINT. TECHS: Eng. A plus, $10-$13/hr

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Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given to any creditors of the above proceeding.

Notice to Heirs Notice is hereby given to Unknown Heirs who are heirs of the above proceeding.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of PAMELA J. MCGUIRE, Circuit Court Clerk, 14 W. Jefferson, Joliet, Illinois, or with the Representative, or both, before September 14, 2015. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

(Published in the Herald-News March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2015.) HN 1811

PUBLIC NOTICE JOLIET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT NO. 204 Cheryl McCarthy, Superintendent LEGAL NOTICE July, 2015 June, 2016

Notice is hereby given that the Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Joliet Township High Schools District 204, Board of Education, shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on the followU.S. Bank National Association, as ing dates: Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass- Tuesday July 21, 2015 Through Certificates, Series 2006- Tuesday August 18, 2015 BNC1 Tuesday September 15, 2015 Plaintiff, Tuesday October 20, 2015 vs.

Tuesday November 17, 2015 Arthur L. Hayes; Unknown Owners Tuesday December 15, 2015 and Nonrecord Claimants; Un- Tuesday January 19, 2016 known Heirs and Legatees of Arthur Tuesday February 16, 2016 M. Hayes; Richard Kuhn, as Spe- Tuesday March 15, 2016 cial Representative for Arthur M. Tuesday April 19, 2016 Hayes (deceased) Tuesday May 17, 2016 Defendants.

Tuesday June 21, 2016 Case No. 14 CH 02385

Notice to Heirs and Legatees. Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Arthur M. Lionel Freight Cars for sale Hayes, that on February 18, 2015, Between $30, $40, $50.

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Representative of the above named Elevator, Laundry, Guest Library, Any condition. Will pay cash.

Near Bus & Downtown.

Need customers? decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 Contact Gina @ 815-730-1300 $115-$160/wk. $499-$694/mo.

(Death of a Party). The cause of BREAKING NEWS 815-726-2000 action for the Foreclosure of a ceravailable 24/7 at We've got them. tain Mortgage upon the premises Kungs Way Drive, Beautiful 2BR TheHerald-News.com commonly known as: 459 S. Des Open floor plan, appl, sep dining, ceil fans, free heat, no pets.

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Notice is given of the death of Madeleine M. Lyons whose address was 514 Krakar Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60432. Letters of Office were issued on February 26, 2015 to Danette M. Carlton, 9726 West Hunt Club Drive, Mequon, Wisconsin 53097 as Representative of the Estate.

Paige Vanderhyden, Secretary Board of Education (Published in the Herald-News, March 15, 2015) HN 1840

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the testing of the in-precinct tabulation optical scan technology equipment for the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election, required by Section 24B-9 of the Illinois Election Code will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Will County Office Building, County Board Room, 2nd Floor, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois, as prescribed by the Illinois Election Code. This test is open to representatives of the political parties, the press and the public.

Dated at Joliet this 15th day of

March, 2015.

of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West JefferNancy Schultz Voots, County Clerk son Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432The County of Will 4156 until 10:00 A.M. local time on March 30, 2015 at which time (Published in the Herald-News they will be opened and publicly March 15, 2015.) HN 1846 read aloud.

Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications at the above address, PUBLIC NOTICE between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through LEGAL NOTICE Friday. All bidders will be required CITY OF JOLIET to submit Bid Security in the form of ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS a Certified Check, Cashier's Check CONTRACT NO. 2083-0415 or a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten 2015 PUBLIC WORKS LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PROGRAM percent (10%) of the Base Bid, The City of Joliet, Illinois, does payable to the City of Joliet.

The successful bidder will be rehereby invite sealed bids for 40 square yards parkway excavation quired to post performance Security (special); 200 square yards fur- and to provide a Certificate of Insurnishing and placing topsoil; 200 ance as set forth in the Invitation of square yards of sodding and 1000 Bid and the General Terms & Consquare yards sod removal and re- ditions.

Bidders are required to be preplacement.

Bids will be received at the Office qualified through the Illinois Deof Transportation or the partment of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jeffer- Capital Development Board. The son Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432- City of Joliet reserves the right to re4156 until 9:45 A.M. local time on ject any and all bids, parts of any Monday - March 30, 2015 at and all bids, or to waive technical which time they will be opened and errors or omissions in bids.

The Contract shall be subject to publicly read aloud.

Those desiring to bid may exam- the provisions of the Prevailing ine the bid documents and detailed Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et specifications at the above address, seq.) to the extent required by between the hours of 8:00 A.M. law. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT Friday. All bidders will be required TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE to submit Bid Security in the form of CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT a Certified Check, Cashier's Check CODE (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of or a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten the Code of Ordinances) percent (10%) of the Base Bid, BID DOCUMENT FEE: $0 payable to the City of Joliet.

James D. Hock The successful bidder will be reCity Manager quired to post performance Security Margaret E. McEvilly and to provide a Certificate of InsurContract Administrator ance as set forth in the Invitation of (Published in the Herald-News Bid and the General Terms & Con- March 15, 19, 2015.) HN 1844 ditions.

The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, PUBLIC NOTICE parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions The USDA Forest Service Midewin in bids.

National Tallgrass Prairie is making The Contract shall be subject to available two parcels; Parcel I is the provisions of the Prevailing estimated at approximately 1,041 Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et acres and Parcel II is estimated at seq.) to the extent required by approximately 847 acres for two law. growing seasons (2015 and ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT 2016) for soybean and wheat crop TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE production using the no-till CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT method. Interested bidders may call CODE (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of Jeff Martina at (815) 423-6370 the Code of Ordinances) for more information and a detailed BID DOCUMENT FEE: $0 prospectus. Lump sum sealed bids James D. Hock with a $2,000.00 bid deposit City Manager (cashier's check or money order) Margaret E. McEvilly for each bid must be received at the Contract Administrator Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (Published in the Herald-News Headquarters, 30239 South State March 15, 19, 2015.) HN 1845 Route 53 prior to bid opening on April 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. The successful bidder will be issued a Special Use Permit through DecemPUBLIC NOTICE ber 31, 2016. The Special Use Permit may be extended for an addiLEGAL NOTICE tional 2-year period at the discreCITY OF JOLIET tion of the Prairie Supervisor.

ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS CONTRACT NO. 2076-0415 LARAWAY ROAD (IL ROUTE 53 - (Published in the Herald-News March 15, 2015.) HN 1847 ROWELL AVENUE) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICE 2015 The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for 9,090 Joliet Township High Schools Joliet, Illinois embankment; cubic yards of 2,557 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt SurNOTICE OF MEETING face Course; 2,000 tons Hot Mix Asphalt Binder Course; 10,031 linear feet Combination Concrete Curb The Board of Education of Joliet and Gutter B-6.12; 5,355 linear Township High School District feet RCCP Storm Sewer Class III; #204, will hold a Special Meeting Traffic Control and Protection Stag- at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, ing - 1 lump sum; 19,641 linear 2015, in the Board Conference feet Thermoplastic Pavement Mark- Room at the District Administrative ing Line.

Center, 300 Caterpillar Drive, Joliet, Bids will be received at the Office Illinois.

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The Board will meet in Regular Session for the Board of Education Reorganization meeting. Immediately following the Board will meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

Paige Vanderhyden, Secretary Board of Education

Located at 16507 IVY LANE, PLAINFIELD IL 60586 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows:

MATTHEW MCSORLEY 16507 IVY LANE (Published in the Herald-News, PLAINFIELD IL 60586 March 15, 2015) HN 1841 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official PUBLIC NOTICE Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois, this 4th day of March, 2015.

James McHugh Construction Co. 1737 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Nancy Schultz Voots IL 60616, 312-986-8000, is County Clerk seeking qualified subcontractors, vendors and suppliers including (Published in the Herald-News DBE Certified firms in the IL Unified Certification Program to submit March 8, 15, 22, 2015.) HN bid proposals for the UPRR IL HSR 1812 Kankakee River, Service Order No. 61355. The project includes but is not limited to the following scope of work: furnish all labor, equipment, tools, and material (except Railroad-furnished material) needed for It works. bridge construction, grading, track construction, road crossings and Call today to place your ad fencing Wilmington, IL - Joliet Sub877-264-2527 division: Milepost 51.9 to Milepost 53.2. The project has a DBE project specific goal of 8%. All NOTICE such businesses should contact PUBLICATION POLICIES Caroline Melton at 312-821-0280 to discuss subcontracting opportu- This publication reserves the nities. Fax bid proposals to 312- right to edit or reject any ads without comment. This publica431-8518, or e-mail to cmelton@ mchughconstruction.com. All pro- tion is careful to review all advertising but the burden of truthposals must be submitted prior to ful content belongs to the adver5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2015. tiser. We use standard abbrevia(Published in the Herald-News tions and we reserve the right to March 2 – March 30, 2015.) HN properly classify your ad. All ads are subject to credit approval.

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CHECK YOUR AD PUBLIC NOTICE Please check your ad the first day it is published. If you see an Certificate #29797 was filed in error, call us immediately and it the office of the County Clerk of Will will be corrected for the next available publication date. Our County, Illinois on March 4, 2015 liability is for only one publicawherein the business firm of tion date and shall not exceed the total cost of the first day of MATT'S RESIDENTIAL publication.

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THE HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC., TRUST 2005-WMC5, MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, PASS-THROUGH SERIES 2005-WMC5, PLAINTIFF VS. TIMOTHY W MARTOCCIO AKA TIMOTHY WAYNE MARTOCCIO, OGDEN POINTE AT THE WHEATLANDS IV CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, JANE DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY OF TIMOTHY W MARTOCCIO AKA TIMOTHY WAYNE MARTOCCIO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS Property Address: 2420 Oakfield Ct. Aurora, IL 60504 14 CH 02821 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Timothy W Martoccio aka Timothy Wayne Jane Doe, Current Martoccio, Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any of Timothy W Martoccio aka Timothy Wayne Martoccio, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: UNIT 16 3-714 2420 IN OGDEN POINTE IV CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED: RACE OF LAND: LOT 16 OF OGDEN POINTE IV AT THE WHEATLANDS UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 5, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2002-092901, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "C" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 2002 AS DOCUMENT R2002 179857 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN WILL COUNTY. ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 01-06-114-027-1003 COMMON ADDRESS: 2420 Oakfield Ct., Aurora, IL 60504 And which mortgages were made by Timothy W Martoccio aka Timothy Wayne Martoccio, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated March 14, 2005, and recorded as Document No.R2005058548, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you Ogden Pointe at the Wheatlands IV Condominium Association, Jane Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any of Timothy W Martoccio aka Timothy Wayne Martoccio, Timothy W Martoccio

aka Timothy Wayne Martoccio, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the April 8, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on April 2, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.1984 I645946 (Published in the Herald-News March 9, 16, 23, 2015)

Michael Overmann Attorney No.: 6229995 Attorney For: Representative 7702 S. Cass Ave., #115 Darien, IL 60561 630-810-0316 PAMELA J. MCGUIRE Clerk of the 12TH Judicial Circuit Court (Published in the Herald-News March 2, 9, 16, 2015.) HN 1787

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WILL COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: GREGORY ALLEN SERRA CASE NO: 15 MR 340 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: GREGORY ALLEN SERRA to the new name of: GREGORY ALLEN FINCH The court hearing will be held: on April 6, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., At 57 N. Ottawa St, Joliet, Will County, in Courtroom 236. /s/ Gregory Allen Serra

filed.

4156 until 9:00A.M. local time on MARCH 31, 2015 at which time (Published in the Herald-News they will be opened and publicly March 9, 16, 23, 2015.) HN read aloud.

1815 Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed PUBLIC NOTICE specifications at the above address, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. LEGAL NOTICE and 4:30 P.M., Monday through CITY OF JOLIET Friday.

ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS The City of Joliet reserves the CONTRACT NO. 2082 - 0415 right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to PROJECT NAME: waive technical errors or omissions 2015 CITY OF JOLIET in bids.

AGGREGATE CONTRACT The Contract shall be subject to The City of Joliet, Illinois, does the provisions of the Prevailing hereby invite sealed bids for the Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et supply of approximately 17,375 seq.) to the extent required by tons of aggregate CA-6 or CA-7 law. for pickup by the City of Joliet Trucks.

ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE Bids will be received at the Office CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Mu- CODE (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of nicipal Building, 150 West Jeffer- the Code of Ordinances) son Street, Joliet, Illinois 604324156 until 9:10A.M. local time on NO BID DOCUMENT FEE MARCH 31, 2015 at which time they will be opened and publicly James D. Hock read aloud.

City Manager Margaret E. McEvilly Those desiring to bid may examContract Administrator ine the bid documents and detailed specifications at the above address, (Published in the Herald-News between the hours of 8:00 A.M. March 16, 19, 2015.) HN 1831 and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Joliet reserves the (Published in the Herald-News right to reject any and all bids, March 9, 16, 23, 2015.) HN parts of any and all bids, or to Exterior Camera Upgrades. waive technical errors or omissions River Valley Justice Center.

1814 3200 West McDonough Street. in bids.

PUBLIC NOTICE Joliet, Illinois.

The Contract shall be subject to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA the provisions of the Prevailing The Will County Public Building PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et Commission will receive sealed COUNTY OF WILL seq.) to the extent required by bids for Exterior Camera Upgrades, State of Illinois IN THE CIRCUIT COURT River Valley Justice Center, 3200 law.

In the Circuit Court of the Twelfth OF THE TWELFTH West McDonough Street, Joliet, IlliJudicial Circuit JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT nois.

Will County - In Probate TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESTATE OF Bid documents will be available to CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT Estate of Kenneth J. Fulton, Henrietta Hernandez Qualified Bidders only, and may be CODE (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of Deceased. obtained at the offices of the Will the Code of Ordinances) County Public Building Commis14 P 810 No. 15 P 0006 sion, 57 North Ottawa Street, Suite NO BID DOCUMENT FEE Notice is given of the death of 512, Joliet, Illinois.

Notice is given to creditors of the Henrietta Hernandez James D. Hock whose address was death of the above named deceBid Documents include the InstrucCity Manager dent. Letters of office were issued to tions to Bidders, the Bid Form, all 14116 Pheasant Lane Margaret E. McEvilly Orland Park Joy D. Fulton, 420 North East Avother bidding and Contract forms Contract Administrator enue, Oak Park, IL 60302, as Inand proposed Contract Documents, including all Addenda issued prior Letters of Office were issued on dependent Executor, whose attorDecember 15, 2014 to Ramon ney of record is Melissa H. De Vries, (Published in the Herald-News to receipt of bids.

Hernandez, 14116 Pheasant Lane, Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP, 122 S. March 16, 19, 2015.) HN 1832 Michigan Ave., Suite 1220, ChicaOn Tuesday March 24, 2015 at Orland Park IL 60467 as: INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR go, IL 60603.

7:30 A.M. local time, a mandatory PUBLIC NOTICE pre-bid meeting will be held at the whose attorney is The estate will be administered River Valley Justice Center to familLEGAL NOTICE without court supervision, unless iarize all Bidders involved with the Michael Overmann CITY OF JOLIET extent and restrictions of the Work under section 5/28-4 of the ProADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS The estate will be administered bate Act (III. Compiled Stat. 1992, involved. without Court Supervision, unless CH 755, par. 5/28-4) any interestCONTRACT NO. 2081 0415 under section 28-4 of the Probate ed person terminates independent Sealed Bids for Exterior Camera Upgrades, River Valley Justice Center, Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) administration at any time by mailPROJECT NAME: will be received at the offices of the any interested person terminates in- ing or delivering a petition to termi2015 BITUMINOUS PATCHING Will County Public Building Comdependent administration at any nate to the clerk.

MATERIALS CONTRACT mission until 1:30 P.M. local time, time by mailing or delivering a petiTuesday, March 31, 2015. tion to terminate to the Circuit Court Claims against the estate may be The City of Joliet, Illinois, does Clerk. filed in the office of the clerk at the Will County Court House, 14 W. hereby invite sealed bids for the Immediately after closing time for Claims against the estate may Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 or supply of approximately 3,100 receiving bids they will be publicly be filed in the Office of Pamela J with the representative, or both, on tons of bituminous patching ma- opened.

McGuire, Circuit Court Clerk, Will or before September 9, 2015, or if terials for pickup by the City of Co., Illinois, or with the representa- mailing or delivery of a notice from Joliet Trucks and the supply and No bidder may withdraw his bid tive or both on or before Septem- the representative is required by delivery of approximately 200 within 60 days after the actual date ber 2, 2015, any claim not filed section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, tons of cold patch material which of the opening thereof. within that period is barred. Copies the date stated in the notice. Any is also available for pick up by The Owner reserves the right to reof a claim filed with the Circuit claim not filed on or before that the City of Joliet Trucks.

Court Clerk must be mailed or de- date is barred. Copies of a claim ject any or all bids or any part livered to the representative and to filed with the clerk must be mailed Bids will be received at the Office thereof, to waive any informalities the attorney, if any, within ten (10) or delivered by the claimant to the of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Mu- in the bidding, and to accept the days after it has been filed with the representative and to the attorney nicipal Building, 150 West Jeffer- bids deemed most favorable to the Circuit Clerk. within 10 days after it has been son Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432- interest of the Owner after all bids

have been examined and evaluated.

Joseph Babich Will County Public Building Commission (Published in the Herald-News March 10, 16, 23, 2015.) HN 1822

PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSALS DOCUMENTS FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION ONLINE SOFTWARE PLATFORM CAN BE SECURED BY CONTACTING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & AUX. SERVICES, 1215 HOUBOLT RD., JOLIET, IL; 815.280.6678. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS CAN ALSO BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE WEBSITE AT: http://www.jjc.edu/businessauxiliary/purchasing. PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL 2:00 PM ON MARCH 30, 2015. JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS OR TO ACCEPT ANY PROPOSAL WHICH MAY BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COLLEGE. (Published in the Herald-News March 16, 2015.) HN 1848

PUBLIC NOTICE James McHugh Construction Co. 1737 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 312-986-8000, is seeking qualified subcontractors, vendors and suppliers including DBE Certified firms in the IL Unified Certification Program to submit bid proposals for the UPRR IL HSR Kankakee River, Service Order No. 61355. The project includes but is not limited to the following scope of work: furnish all labor, equipment, tools, and material (except Railroad-furnished material) needed for bridge construction, grading, track construction, road crossings and fencing Wilmington, IL - Joliet Subdivision: Milepost 51.9 to Milepost 53.2. The project has a DBE project specific goal of 8%. All such businesses should contact Caroline Melton at 312-821-0280 to discuss subcontracting opportunities. Fax bid proposals to 312431-8518, or e-mail to cmelton@ mchughconstruction.com. All proposals must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2015.

(Published in the Herald-News March 2 – March 30, 2015.) HN 1775

PUBLIC NOTICE Certificate #29801 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Will County, Illinois on March 6, 2015 wherein the business firm of MIKE'S SNOW PLOWING Located at 605 APOLLO DR. JOLIET IL 60435 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: MICHAEL OLDHAM 605 APOLLO DR. JOLIET IL 60435 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois, this 6th day of March, 2015.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have (Published in the Herald-News hereunto set my hand and Official March 9, 16, 23, 2015.) HN Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois, 1818 this 27th day of February, 2015.

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