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Steely resolve Joliet Central boys hoops prevails / 29

Will County will open polling places Monday / 3

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Fixing dreams Joliet woman repairs crystal keepsakes / 36 NEWS

Read and eat Students served up green eggs and ham / 4 NEWS

Park issues Three referendums put on the ballot / 3

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Excited to start the next chapter VIEWS Kate Schott If all has gone well, I’ve spent the last few days moving from Arlington Heights to my new house in the College Park neighborhood of Joliet. Hopefully, I’ve even unpacked a box or two by now.

Besides the obvious joy of no longer having to drive 100plus miles roundtrip every day to get to and from the office, I’m thrilled with this move. It’s easier to get to know a community when you live and spend your money there. And Will and Grundy counties are areas I want to know intimately.

I can’t wait to immerse myself in the area, and find the unique stores to shop in or a place to cheer on the Blackhawks, Bears and Cubbies (it is, after all, next year). I want to explore the forest preserve and trails, find the best local restaurants and take in my first Slammers game this summer. And I’m excited to drive down other roadways besides Jefferson, Larkin and Route 30, which has been my basis for getting pretty much anywhere. I’m sure there are better routes to get where I need to go.

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counted: Two are the houses that I grew up in as a child, three are from the four years during my undergraduate studies and one is the overnight camp I worked at for two summers while in college.

The other ones are from my time spent working jobs in Arkansas, Indiana, Wisconsin and, since 2007, elsewhere in Illinois as I built a career with Shaw Media. Those experiences have taught me what to value in a community.

A community I feel at home in is one where hard work is expected because it’s the right thing to do. You don’t get a pat on the head for doing the job you are supposed to do, but you are respected for being willing to get your hands dirty.

A solid community values family and friendships, and has a population that is engaged in its community, whether that be through taking part in local governments or volunteering.

My first impression of Joliet, and the greater Will and Grundy counties area, is that these communities embody

those traits. I think I’ll feel at home here.

The move signals what I consider the end of the first chapter of my tenure at The Herald-News and Morris Daily Herald. A good first chapter should set the tone for the rest of the novel.

I hope the tone Shaw Media has set for The Herald-News in these first two months is that we are committed to providing local news, that we welcome feedback, that we’re committed to being community advocates – and that we’re just getting started. We have many, many chapters to write.

We know we have areas to improve upon. We need to refine parts of our operation.

I invite you, our readers, to stay with us as we write each new chapter. As always, thank you for reading The Herald-News.

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

Plainfield, Romeoville make the grade

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com

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If you’re looking to buy a home in Illinois, where would you want to live?

You might want to consider Plainfield or several other Will County towns rated among the best places to live in Illinois by NerdWallet.

Plainfield was chosen as the second best place to live, right behind Huntley.

NerdWallet, a consumer finance website, examined

121 locations in the state to determine which were the best for homebuyers, following reports from the Illinois Association of Realtors that showed home sales increased by 18.9 percent last year.

The study ranked at least six cities and villages in Will County as the best places for homeownership in the state.

Romeoville was chosen as the fifth-best place to live, followed by Lockport at No. 6.

New Lenox, Homer Glen and Bolingbrook were chosen as

the 13, 15 and 16 best places to live respectively.

Plainfield’s success is a balance of affordable and plentiful housing along with good schools, said Michael Garrigan, village planner.

“We still continue to be an affordable area, and we have some new stuff such as a new housing stock,” he said.

NerdWallet’s study judged the quality of each location by the availability of homes,

See STUDY, page 9

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ON THE COVER Ryan Kaney feeds his ballot into the new DS200 precinct vote scanner and tabulator Thursday at the Will County Clerk’s Office in Joliet.

See story page 3.

Photo by Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

CORRECTIONS In the article, “And the Oscar Goes too...” that was on page 25 of the Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, edition of The Herald-News, the relationship was incorrectly stated.

Luis Labrador is the husband of Plainield native Leza Raley-Labrador.

In the article “Neighbors, council members get tour of Evergreen Terrace” that ran on page 2 of the Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, edition of The Herald-News, the story incorrectly stated the facility had 156 units. The facility has 356 units.

In the article “Cocaine found in car hauled in semitrailer” that was on page 11 of the Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, edition of The Herald-News, the model year of the vehicle was incorrect. Will County Sheriff’s police reportedly found eight kilos of cocaine in a 2008 BMW 750.

The Herald-News regrets the errors.

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Early voting polling places open Monday across Will County

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com

Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

An official Republican primary ballot is seen Thursday at the Will County Clerk’s Office in Joliet.

15, allows unregistered voters to cast their ballots. Unregistered voters, however, must register in person and vote at the same time. They also must present two forms of identification, one of which must include a current address.

Voters previously regis-

tered to vote are not required to register for each election unless they’ve moved or changed their name. Schultz Voots encouraged residents unsure of their registration status to visit the county clerk’s website or call 815-7404620.

Just over half of Will County’s population, or about 389,400, are registered to vote in the March primary election, as of Feb. 18, compared to the 360,650 who were registered to vote in the

See EARLY VOTING, page 12

Plainfield park district asks voters three questions on ballot

By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com PLAINFIELD – Some critics of the Plainfield Township Park District board majority say three questions on the March 18 ballot could have been an attempt to stack the ballot to avoid more important issues, such as the recall of commissioners.

The three ballot questions are: • Should the Plainfield Township Park District impose term limits on the members of its park board so that they may serve no more than two six-year terms?

• Should the Plainfield Township Park District investigate the purchase or con-

struction of an indoor recreational facility?

• Should the use of the Plainfield Township Park District’s dog parks be regulated by permit?

“That’s what I think their motivation was,” board Commissioner Mary Kay Ludemann said, referring to majority commissioners Peter Hurtado, Janet Silosky and Peter Steinys, who voted for the questions at the November board meeting. “These questions should just be an informal survey on what people think. We’ve had surveys of some similar questions with past boards.”

The park district is allowed three advisory questions on the March 18 ballot, accord-

ing to state election code.

Since the current board took shape in May, several residents repeatedly have asked the board majority to resign from their positions, leading some to wonder why a question related to the removal of commissioners wasn’t put on the ballot.

Plainfield resident Rob Ayres, a regular critic of the board majority, questioned their motive and created his own survey with the same questions, which has garnered almost 300 participants in two days.

“I thought maybe there’s more to a creation of a survey than I’m aware of,” Ayres said, explaining how it can be quicker and generate more

constituents than the number of people who vote. “In 15 minutes after finding a site, I had a shell of a survey.”

Putting a commissioner recall advisory question on the ballot wouldn’t do much because state law doesn’t provide for the removal of elected park district officials, according to Ken Menzel, deputy general counsel of the Illinois State Board of Elections.

“The only recall in Illinois is the one that applies to the governor,” Menzel said, adding that advisory questions are open-ended for a government entity. “Citizens can also petition for a question for certain units of government, but the park district doesn’t fall into that.”

Commissioner Larry Newton said the three questions on the ballot could have been handled in a different way.

“It was a cynical move,” Newton said. “First of all, we never had discussion about these ideas on the board until the questions came up. What’s the point of a non-binding vote for these issues? We’ve got limited space on the ballot. Are we going to waste the questions on that?”

Silosky said that the board discussed the issues and that the intent of the questions was to get input from the community, not prevent a recall question on the ballot.

See REFERENDUMS, page 12

• Sunday, March 2, 2014

Voting has already started in some places for the March 18 primary election.

The Republican primary for governor has attracted most of the media attention in this election, but voters will also have primary choices in county, state and federal offices.

With early voting taking place at county clerk offices, some voters have already made their choices. Early voting extends into various locations around Will County starting Monday.

This year, eligible 17-yearolds will have the chance to cast their ballot for the first time.

About 350 17-year-olds in Will County are considered eligible to vote in the March 18 election thanks to a new law allowing teenagers who will be 18 by the time of the November election to vote in the spring primary, according to county clerk data.

Illinois is the 20th state to allow eligible 17-year-olds to vote in primaries. Statewide, nearly 8,000 teenagers have

taken advantage of the new law.

Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots, whose office oversees the local election process, said she’s “optimistic” about voter turnout this year because of the new eligible age group and the fact that voting has “never been easier.”

“There are so many choices. They can have a ballot mailed to their home. They could go to an early voting location or they can go to the polling place on Election Day,” she said.

Voters can call the county clerk’s office or visit the website to request a ballot be mailed to them.

Voter registration ended Feb. 18, but early voting – which gives people the opportunity to avoid lines on Election Day – starts Monday at locations around Will County, Schultz Voots said.

Early voting began Feb. 6, but only at the county clerk’s office, where a new certified vote scanner and vote tabulator machine, the DS200, is available for use.

Grace-period voting, which runs through March

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Fundraiser supports Meals on Wheels

By BILL WIMBISCUS bwimbiscus@shawmedia.com

Lathan Goumas – lathangoumas@shawmedia.com

Pershing Elementary School kindergarten students (from left) Nyriah Moon, 6, B.J. Fox Jr., 5, and Zander Edwards, 5, react Friday to plates of green eggs and ham in front of them at the school in Joliet. Students at the school celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a week of events culminating with a meal of green eggs and ham.

Lunch with Dr. Seuss

By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Pershing Elementary School kids sat down on a bench, while they held their nose from the breakfast stench.

And they saw the green eggs and ham. When asked, they cringed and said, “No, Sam-I-Am.” Kindergarten students at Pershing Elementary finished Dr. Seuss Spirit Week with a pajama birthday bash and feast of green eggs and ham Friday afternoon in honor of the author’s 110th birthday.

About 90 students arrived at 1 p.m. in the school’s multi-purpose room to plates of green eggs and ham.

“I don’t like green eggs and ham,” 6-year-old Jairia Loza said. “I don’t like how it looks.

I like the eggs and ham my mom makes.”

Caleb Jones liked the book, but thought the food was peculiar.

“It smells like onions,” the 5-year-old kindergartener said.

Teachers cooked the meal

with egg whites dyed green with food coloring and scrambled it with small slices of ham. Alternative foods were available for those with dietary restrictions.

Students knew what the food really was, but some still squirmed at the light green colored eggs while others gobbled it down.

“They’re either very excited and can’t wait to try it because it’s in the book, or they look at it and say ‘No way,’ ” Principal Brenda Reiter-Gorman said about the eggs, adding that the school has been celebrating Dr. Seuss week for several years.

Kindergarten teacher Jen Stalzer said the kids look forward to the last day of the week because they get to wear their pajamas to school and celebrate one of Dr. Seuss’ most popular books, “Green Eggs and Ham.” “His books are so great for the children and it’s fun,” Stalzer said. “The kids just love rhyming their words and saying silly nonsense words.”

Dr. Seuss, or Theodor Seuss Geisel, is the author of

several popular children’s books that use rhyme and abstract illustrated characters, such as “The Cat in the Hat,” “The Lorax” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” His birthday, March 2, is the basis for National Read Across America Day. The pajama party and meal was preceded by a week of wacky clothing.

Monday, students celebrated Whoville Hair Day, wearing any silly hairstyle to school. Tuesday was Fox in Socks day, where mismatched socks poked out of kids’ shoes.

Wednesday was One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Day, with all shades of blue welcome. Thursday was Cat in the Hat Day in which red clothing was encouraged.

Reiter-Gorman said the activities during the week help create a reading connection with the students.

“It’s important for them to see the green eggs and ham they read in real life,” she said. “It creates a connection between books and their lives.”

JOLIET – Last week, a convoy of Salisbury steaks, stuffed peppers with Spanish rice, chicken tacos, Bavarian bratwursts and potato-crusted fish fillets motored from Batavia to 400 homes and 11 dining centers in Will County.

The expedition was routine for local Meals on Wheels program, which provides nutritious meals to 550 seniors across the county five days a week. About 100 seniors are on a waiting list.

The Senior Services Center of Will County will raise money for the program Tuesday at its March for Meals Mardi Gras Cocktail Party & Silent Auction, which will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Harrah’s Joliet Casino, 151 N. Joliet St. Tickets are $25 and available at the door. For information, call 815-723-9713.

For many clients, meal delivery also provides an opportunity for socialization with the volunteers who deliver the meals, said Julie Carco, nutrition director at Senior Services of Will County.

“For some homebound seniors, our volunteers are the only individuals they have communication with on a daily basis,” Carco said.

“Sure, some just want their meal and close the door, but others want to spend time with the volunteers.”

About 40 percent of the funding for the $3 million program comes from state and federal sources, Carco said.

The remaining 60 percent comes from grants and do-

nations, including donations from seniors in the program.

Fundraisers such as the March for Meals Mardi Gras Party play a big part. Last year, the event raised about $35,000 for Meals on Wheels in Will County. This year’s goal is $50,000, Carco said.

About 100 seniors are on the program’s waiting list, Carco said. That number was once as large as 400, but, “We were able to decrease the wait list through private funding and donations,” Carco said.

“For every $1,000, we can get one person off our wait list.”

The meals are prepared and packaged by a caterer in Batavia. Meals consist of a protein, starch, vegetable, one percent milk, a slice of bread or roll, and fruit. Favorite entrees are comfort foods such as spaghetti and meatballs, chicken Parmesan and Salisbury steaks, Carco said.

“Once in a while we’ll substitute a cookie for fruit, but those are few and far between because it has to be a nutritional meal,” Carco said.

Marie Lareau of Lockport has been delivering seven to 15 meals one day a week in Joliet since 2000. She ended up taking over the same route her father used to deliver before he passed away.

“One time in church they said they needed drivers and I thought, ‘I could do this,’” Lareau said. “I think maybe it was him telling me I could do it.”

Lareau’s husband, Bill, joined her on the route after retiring five years ago.

“I really enjoy doing it,” he said.

Mardi Gras Cocktail Party & Silent Auction • A New Orleans dinner buffet featuring chicken gumbo, chicken with okra, dirty rice and Bananas Foster bread pudding; • A silent auction with 60 items including a race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, an airplane ride at Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport and an Arlington Racetrack package; • Entertainment by the Chicago Blues Angels.

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

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

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Record high temperatures were set across the East on March 2, 1991. Pittsburgh and Erie, Pa., rose to 74 and 70 degrees, respectively. Albany, N.Y., reached 65, and Charleston, W.Va., jumped to 81 degrees.

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Perkins found not guilty

By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The man who claimed self-defense in shooting a teen coming into his Lois Place apartment has been found not guilty of murder.

Darrel Perkins, 55, testified in the trial that he fired because he was scared. Perkins said he saw a gun in the hands of Tevin L. Bridges, 18, who was killed in the shooting.

The case for self-defense persuaded Judge Robert Livas, who decided the verdict in a weeklong bench trial.

Livas said the “main thrust” of the case revolved around a BB gun, which, according to testimony, resembled a handgun and which Bridges was holding when he came into the apartment on Oct. 22, 2012.

“You come through my door [and] point that at me.

I’m going to kill you. That’s not pleasant for me to say,”

Livas said. “Whatever was going on there, Mr. Bridges was a young man. It’s a tragic loss. It’s stupid.”

Perkins was convicted of selling marijuana from his residence, which the defense argued had made him a target to be robbed by Bridges.

He was found not guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

Perkins sold chicken, cigarettes and marijuana from his apartment.

He testiDarrel fied Thursday and admitted Perkins, shooting when 55 Bridges pushed the door open and knocked another man to the ground.

Perkins said he saw Bridges holding a gun in his hand.

A BB gun that resembled a .45-caliber handgun was found at the crime scene with Bridges’ DNA on it.

Police testified in the trial that Perkins at one point said

that Bridges had not come to rob him. They also said the body was found at a stairway away from Perkins’ apartment.

“If this was a justified shooting, why did he keep lying to the police? Why did he need to move the body?”

Assistant State’s Attorney Steve Platek argued. “Based on ballistics ... the defendant executed him.”

Perkins faces between 2 and 5 years in prison on the marijuana conviction, but has likely received enough credit for the 17 months he’s spent in jail that he will be released following his next court appearance, said Assistant Public Defender Amy Christiansen, who represented Perkins. He is now being held on $10,000 bond.

Bridges’ family declined to comment following the verdict. Perkins told Christiansen he was “happy justice is served, but did feel bad for [Bridges’] mother,” she said.

Man held in domestic dispute was on new meds, attorney says

By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A Lockport man arrested after gunshots were fired into neighboring houses during a domestic dispute early Thursday reportedly tried to hurt himself in jail.

In other developments, an attorney for defendant Patrick McGinnis said in Will County Circuit Court on Friday that his client had recently begun taking new medications and that he shot his dog during the episode at his Lockport home.

Lockport police, meanwhile, said a third house had been hit in the gunfire.

Initially, police knew of two houses hit by bullets.

No people were injured by the gunfire. The dog died.

McGinnis, 41, missed a bond hearing Friday. When he was called to appear via video conference, a deputy told the judge that McGinnis had just been taken to the hospital by paramedics after

“attempting to harm himself.” A source said McGinnis had removed stitches from his hand. McGinnis’ wife was present in the courtroom. She had called police to report a gunshot fired at their home and was thrown out of the house, according to police.

The attorney told Judge Roger Rickmon that McGinnis had just started taking medications, including testosterone and steroids, which, his wife said, began affecting McGinnis Wednesday night.

McGinnis has been charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm, domestic battery and vandalism.

He surrendered to police after a five-hour standoff at his house in the 100 block of North Jefferson Street. Police said McGinnis was naked during the confrontation and put on a bathrobe when he surrendered at 9:30 a.m.

McGinnis and his wife had lived in the house for the past month, according to police.

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Garrigan said Plainfield is a fast-growing community with a recovering housing market. People are attracted to the area because it’s not a “mega suburb” like Naperville, he said.

“There is still a small-town flavor to it,” he said. “There is still a charming downtown area.”

Romeoville has the lowest homeowner costs in the study, with a median monthly homeowner cost at $1,875, according to NerdWallet. The area also has more than 300 acres of park land and 23 neighborhood parks. Between 2010 and 2012, the population grew by 4.5 percent.

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He said one of the nicest aspects of the village is how there are second- and third-generation Romeoville residents who choose to continue living there. New businesses such as Walmart and Target make it convenient for residents not to travel anywhere else, he said.

“We provide exceptional service to our residents and our residents come first,” he said, “and we convey that to make sure residents are helped.”

Lockport’s “historic ambiance, quiet, tree-lined streets and affordable housing prices,” contributed to its homeownership rate of 87.6 percent, according NerdWallet. The city attracts many commercial employers because of its location and transportation infrastructure.

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Wednesday • Severe weather and safety expo – Expo 5 to 7 p.m., Training 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lincoln-Way West, 21701 Gougar Road, New Lenox, in the performing arts center. For students and adults. Call 815-723-1455.

• Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Plainfield public library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield.

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Thursday • The Will Soil and Water Conservation District dinner – 6:30 p.m., Peotone Atrium, Will County Fairgrounds. Two area high school students will receive $1,000 scholarships. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Call 815-462-3106 ext. 3.

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A representative from the Illinois attorney general’s office will lead the class titled “Senior Fraud: Protecting Yourself From Senior Scams.”

The class is $16, which includes a soup and sandwich lunch. Spots can be reserved by calling 815-280-1555. The class begins at 11:30 a.m.

The class is designed to help seniors become more aware of scams targeted at them and to feel more confident in their ability to deal with a scam, according to a JJC news release about the class.

Identity theft also will be discussed.

Those interested in the class can also get more information or sign up by visiting the website www.jjc.edu/llc.

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C.J. BRUMMEL, JR.

Harold "Babe" Humbert died at ANNE M. DIANNI home on Thursday, February 27, 2014.

He was born on Anne M. Dianni, March 10, 1925 in age 86, entered Dwight, IL. He eternal life on married Jean Lenzie September 25, Tuesday, Febraury 25, 2014 at Our Lady 1953, in the backyard of his parents' of Angels Retirement home in Gardner, IL. Preceded in death by his loving Home. wife, Jean on July 24, 1997.

Anne is survived by her loving His family consisted of five sister, Mary (Marko) Babic; as well siblings, Frank "Bud" (Betty) as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Humbert, Lucille (Karl) Bookwalter, Margaret (Richard) Patton, Twilla Nestore and Alphosina (nee (Corky) Margarone, Arden (Sandy) Ciarlette) Dianni; sisters, Nancy Humbert.

(Raymond) Podner and Jean Survivors include his children, (Richard) Jasinski.

Jane (Dave) Schnetlagie from Anne was a member of Our Lady of Angels Auxiliary, Presence St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, and St. Anthony Altar and Rosary Society.

Anne graduated from Providence Catholic High School where she studied business. Following graduation she was employed at 11-24-62

C.J. Brummel, Jr., "Skip". Age 63. At rest suddenly, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Born in Chicago to the late Carl, Sr. and Gertrude (Frank) Brummel, he resided in Joliet most of his life.

Retired from Caterpillar, Inc. in 2012 following 43 years of service.

Member of the Machinists & Aerospace Workers Union #851.

Legion member of the Joliet Moose Lodge #300 with a fellowship degree of honor. He was an avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan.

Preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife of 41 years, Connie L. (nee Martin) Brummel.

Survived by two daughters, Cathy Brummel and Chrissy Brower; one son, C.J. (Renee) Brummel, III; two

CARMEN A. CACIA Born: April 29, 1927; In Joliet Died: Feb. 27, 2014; In Bolingbrook Carmen A. Cacia "Tom", age 86. At rest Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 29, 1927 in Joliet to the late Thomas Cacia and Deliah (nee DiDemonic).

Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A member of the American Legion Post #5.

Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary (nee Staver); one son, John (Elizabeth) Cacia; one daughter, Elizabeth Marie Cacia; son-in-law, Dave Neal; grandfather

HAROLD HUMBERT Born: March 10, 1925; in Dwight, IL Died: Feb. 27, 2014; in Braceville, IL

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( ) tlagie Tennessee, Patti (Dave) Furlano from Braceville, Tim Humbert from Braceville, Bob (Wendy) Humbert from South Wilmington; four grandchildren, David Furlano from Braceville, Amanda (Adam) Chapman from New Jersey, Morgan and Luke Schnetlagie from Tennessee; and 1 great granddaughter, Chloe Furlano from Braceville. And many others who considered him, "Grandpa".

Harold graduated from Reddick High School. He was a U.S. Navy WWII vet. He was a building trades instructor at GAVC. Harold was a member of the Wilmington Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Harold was known for his generosity and kind heart. He was an avid photographer, gardener and loved the outdoors.

Visitation is Monday, March 3, 2014 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. with a memorial talk officiated by Mr. Bruce Jensen at 6:30 p.m. at the RW Patterson Funeral Home, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, IL. A luncheon to share in the celebration of Harold's life with his family, will be served at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Braceville Community Center on Mitchell Street.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his family to be distributed according to his wishes.

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of Michael Neal, Nicole Cacia, Erica Neal, Louis A. Cacia; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Angie Cacia and Dede Cacia-Neal; one brother, Robert "Bob" Cacia; and two nephews, Robert Jr. and Wayne Cacia.

Funeral Services for Tom Cacia will be Monday, March 3, 2014 at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N. Broadway, Joliet at 9:30 a.m., with Fr. Stephen Bithos officiating.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the U.S. Army.

Visitation Sunday at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, from 2:004:00 p.m. with Trisagion Services at 3:00 p.m.

For more information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

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the Will County Farm Bureau until her retirement. Anne was a caring and loving aunt to her nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Anne's life will begin on Monday, March 3, 2014 with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, 1201 Wyoming Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, Father James Lennon officiating. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. There will be no visitation or services held at the funeral home.

Obituary and Tribute Wall for Anne M. Dianni at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.

Arrangements entrusted to:

grandsons, whom he referred to as "Papa's Boys", Richie and C.J. Brower, all of Joliet; two sisters, Donna (late Leroy) Krueger of Orlando, FL and Carol Jean (David) Tomlin of Northridge, CA; brotherRoxanne E. Bisping-Berkes. Age in-law of Bonnie (Mike) Elkins, Terry 57, life-long resident of New Lenox, (Bobbie) Martin, Tom (Laura) Martin passed away on Thursday, February and Eddie (late Linda) Haga; 27th, 2014. numerous nieces and nephews also Beloved wife of the late Larry; survive. beloved aunt of Rhonda and David Funeral Services for C.J. Brummel, and great-aunt of Tony and Sierra; Jr. will be Monday, March 3, 2014 at loving adopted sister of Kim (John), 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames and Megan; dear cousin of Calvin V. Funeral Home, 3200 Black at and life-long friend of Kate and Jean; Essington Rds., Joliet. As it was also survived by the Berkes family. C.J.'s wish, Cremation Rites will be She was preceded in death by her accorded following his funeral parents, Wayne and Helen Bisping; services. Visitation MONDAY, 3:00 and brother, Ronald. p.m. until time of services at 8:00 Roxanne was a teacher at St. Paul p.m. the Apostle School in Joliet for 30 For more information: years.

815-741-5500 or Family will receive friends at Kurtz www.fredcdames.com Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service private.

In lieu of flowers donations to the family appreciated.

For information: www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.

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In lieu of flowers, donations in Eugene's name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be Eugene J. Jagodzinski, age 89, appreciated.

A celebration of Eugene's life will passed away begin on Monday, March 3, 2014 peacefully on with a visitation at Tezak Funeral Wednesday, Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL February 26, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. then surrounded by the driving in procession to St. Patrick love of his family.

Eugene is survived Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass by his beloved wife of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at of 67 years, Resurrection Cemetery in Genevieve (nee Romeoville.

Gawinski); his children, Elizabeth Obituary and Tribute Wall for (John) Zaborsky, Julie (Albert) Clark, Eugene J. Jagodzinski Sr. at Lynda (Robert) Hedtcke, Kathy www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for (Frank) Mason, Eugene Jr., Tom information, 815-722-0524.

(Sharon), Mark, Jerry, and John Arrangements entrusted to: (Christine) Jagodzinski; grandchildren, John, Amy, Jennifer, John R., David M., Stacy, James, Cara, Christopher, Nicholas, Emma, and Joseph; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Liam, Kennedy, Vivien, Michael, and Caleb; one sister, Geraldine (Robert) Wheeler.

Numerous nieces, nephews and MARY KEMP cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, Born: Nov. 6, 1954; In Joliet Died: Feb. 15, 2014; In Plainfield Martin and Charlotte (nee Zolecki) Jagodzinski; siblings, Sylvester, Mary Kemp (nee Florian, Richard, Raymond, and Schaller) passed Julius. away peacefully at Eugene was born and raised in her home in Lemont, IL. He then went on to Plainfield, with her serve in the United States Army in family by her side, Saturday, the 10th Mountain Division and February 15, 2014. Age 59. received the Purple Heart. Eugene Born November 6, 1954, in Joliet, was a proud World War II veteran. to Ronald and Lois (nee Muir) During the war he got to know the Schaller. She grew up in Plainfield love of his life Genevieve through correspondence. After the war they and a graduate of Plainfield High married on June 10, 1947. In his later School Class of 1972. After high school she worked various jobs as a years Eugene began working for Argonne National Laboratory where secretary until her employment at he retired after 33 years of service. St. Joseph's Hospital. After 18 years Eugene was a proud and dedicated of service in various capacities at parishioner to St. Patrick Church in the hospital, Mary decided to take a Joliet. He was an avid gardener and job that would allow her to follow her passion for caring for animals loved to golf and play horseshoes. and accepted a full time position at Eugene's greatest asset was his the Animal Care Center in Plainfield. family. He was a loving husband, She later became the Administrator father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and brother who will be for Kremer Veterinary Services.

Mary enjoyed most anything to do dearly missed. with animals, especially dogs and horses. Over the years she rescued

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two Dachshunds, Bitzi and Habi, as well as several Australian Shepherds, and at one point raising three. Her other pet passion, which began as a teen, was horses. Most notably was her relationship with her newest beloved horse Toby.

Survived by her son, Stephen of Tolono, IL; her parents, Ron and Lois Schaller of Plainfield; her siblings, Greg (Rosemary) Schaller of Wheaton, Kevin (Kevin Fulara) Schaller of Wauconda, Suzanne Schaller of Plainfield, Jeannine (Richard) Marco of Plainfield, and Paul (Laura) Schaller of Tampa, FL; and her six nephews, Daniel, Zachary, David, Nicholas, Alex and Dominic. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by her grandparents and several aunts and uncles; as well as her horse, Buck; and Dachshund, Bitzi.

Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date with the inurnment at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, Sarcoma Society, American Cancer Society or Help Save Pets in Plainfield will be appreciated.

Per the wishes of David's family, cremation rites were accorded, and burial at Lockport City Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Friends may sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.oneilfuneralhome Arrangements have been made under the direction and care of O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport. 815-838-5010.

BLANCHE E. MAGEE Blanche E. Magee, nee Covington, age 85. Born into Eternal Life, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Presence St Joseph Medical Center In Joliet.

Blanche is survived by her children, Linda (Gary) Hauke, Glenna (Robert) Pyzik, Kris (Alec) Hood, Patrick (Laura) Magee, Jan Magee, Robert E (Noranne) Magee II; 12 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Randall (Diane) Covington; 2 sisters, Wilma (the late Donald) Hopkins, and Diane (James) Thompson.

Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert E. Magee; a grandson, Johnathan Dupre; 2 brothers, Paul Covington, David “Coy” Covington; 2 sisters, Janet Rentfro, and Marilyn Peck; and her parents, Hobart and Dessie (nee Odum) Covington.

Blanche was born in Herrin, IL .

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.

Per her wishes, Cremation Rites were accorded with her remains being interred at Woodlawn Memorial Park I next to her husband.

Memorials in Blanche's name to the Ingalls Park United Methodist Church would be appreciated.

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DAVID L. KRUMLINDE David L. Krumlinde, age 55, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2014 at South Suburban Hospital. Born in Joliet, lifelong area resident.

Preceded in death by his father, Don Krumlinde.

Survived by his loving and devoted mother, Joan (Carlson) of Palm Coast, FL; his brother, Joe (Cookie) of Lockport; and nieces, Jennifer and Jamie Krumlinde.

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ROBERT RAYMOND REITER Robert Raymond Reiter (Bob) 93 of Frankfort passed away early Friday morning peacefully with family at his side.

Devoted and loving Husband of Dorothy nee Smego for 71 years.

Loving Father of Randy (Mary), Gregg (Donna), Cindy (Ed) Ludera, Laurie (Norm) Glass, Jeff (Sophia), and Beth Ingle. Loving Grandpa of his fourteen “Peanuts”: Tim, Stephanie, Joel, Erin, Sean, Nathan, Suzanne, Brianne, Ryan, Taylor, Chandler, Ian, Ari, Melina, and Niko; loving Great Grandpa of seven: Gerhardt, Hildi, Harley, Oliver, Owen, Daphne, and Maya. Brother

of the Late Harold (Shirley), George (Ruth), Melvin (Berle), Shirley, Clairabelle (James Keller), and Evelyn Krohn. Brother-in-law of Joseph (Kay), Bernadine (late Richard) Barrett, Theresa (late Donald) Schofield, Richard (late Margaret), Katie (George Mahalick), Doris Smego and Wade Krohn, and the late George (Muriel), Bernard (Mildred), John, Raymond , and Rosemary (Richard Bannon). Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Bob was involved with numerous organizations, including The Illinois Agriculture Extension Council, The Will County Farm Bureau, The Farmers Union Livestock Commission, The Illinois Pork Producers Association, The Parish of St. Jude New Lenox, The Lincoln Way School Board, and the Knights of Columbus. Although there were many groups and many people he has positively influenced, Bob had no greater devotion than the one he held for Dorothy, the love of his life, and the children they brought into this world.

Visitation will be at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423, on Monday March 3rd from 3:00PM to 9:00PM. Funeral will commence at 8:45AM from Kurtz Memorial Chapel, and then to St Anthony Catholic Church 7659 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423, for a 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment follows at St. Marys Cemetery, Mokena IL. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in the form desired by friends. For information: 815-8062225 and www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com

EVERETTE SHEPHERD Everette Shepherd, age 78, passed away on February 21,2014, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Beloved husband of Alma (nee Kincade) for 60 years. Loving father of Nancy McGrath (Bernie), Melinda Abrahamson (Jeff), and Keith Shepherd (Lisa). Cherished

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Great-grandfather to ten and greatgreat-grandfather of one. Dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle to many.

Everette generously donated his body to science to help find a cure for cancer.

Memorials can be made in loving memory of Everette to: St. Johns UCC, Mokena: Joliet Area Community Hospice: AJ Cowboy Church(P.O. Box 9673, Apache Junction, AZ, 85778).

Member of St. Johns UCC, Mokena. Long time owner/operator of Feil Water Treatment, New Lenox from 1973 to 2004.

Memorial service on March 9, 2014 at St. Johns UCC, Mokena at 2:00 pm.

JOAN L. STOPPENBACH Joan L. Stoppenbach nee Serafin, age 78 of Romeoville, IL., passed away Friday, February 28, 2014.

Beloved wife of Robert Sr.; loving mother of Robert Jr. (Carolyn), Robyn (Lloyd) Kranz and Randy; devoted grandmother of Keith, Gordon, Eric, Matt, Kati, Michael and Maxwell and greatgrandmother of Robert, Rayna, Deegan and Kemper; fond sister of the late Flory Serafin and Peggy Pollina; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Joan was a retired teachers aid, Valley View School District 365 U after 29 years, a member of the Beautification Commission of Romeoville and also a member of the Golden Agers.

Funeral services Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 9:30 a.m. from the Anderson Memorial Chapel 606 Townhall Dr. Romeoville, IL to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Romeoville, IL for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., visitation Monday, March 3, 2014, from 3:00-8 :00p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation rites to be accorded.

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and Phil Sietstra of Sioux Falls, SD; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; and a host of very dear friends.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Bud; children, James, Mary and Steven; grandson, James Leroy Hinich; her brother, Charles W. Kroese; brothers-in-law, Harvey Moret, Ronald “Butch” Moret and Bill Heiliger.

Private funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood, IL. Interment will follow at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood where she will be laid to rest with her husband and three children. The pallbearers will be Roger Patterson, Dan Dillon, Christopher Patterson, Jamie Hinich, Daniel Dillon, and Joshua Foote.

The family prefers those wishing to give a memorial gift in her name direct them to the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home or to a fund or charity of the donor's choice.

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Verna earned her Certified Public Accountant Certificate and Born: Jan. 9, 1933; in Hull, Iowa continued her education earning a Died: Feb. 26, 2014; in Joliet Master of Business Administration Degree from Northern Illinois Verna K. Moret (nee University in DeKalb, IL. In 1978 Kroese), age 81, of Verna suffered the devastating loss Essex, IL, passed of a third child, Steven Jay Moret, away Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 11, killed by an auto passing the school bus he was exiting. Three the Joliet Area years later, Verna accepted the Community Hospice Home in Joliet, position of Controller for NICOR IL from esophageal cancer.

Exploration in Denver, CO and lived Verna was born January 9, 1933, in in Evergreen, CO for next 23 years.

Hull, Iowa. She was the second of Following her retirement from four children born to the late NICOR, she attained her securities William and Minnie (nee TeSlaa) and insurance licenses and worked Kroese. She was educated in Hull in that field until moving back to and graduated from Western Illinois to be near her daughters and Christian High with the Class of their children. She made her home 1950. Upon her graduation, she in Essex, IL. worked at Northwestern Bell in Hull.

Verna was a member of the First She married Leroy James “Bud” Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Moret December 8, 1952, at the IL and a former member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Hull Presbyterian Church in Evergreen, while he was on leave from the CO. She had previously served the USAF, having returned from Korea. churches in many capacities, Together, they made their home at including being a Sunday School Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, teacher and choir member. Verna WY and later at Williams Air Force was a skilled seamstress and Base in Chandler, AZ. Following quilter. Many family members and Bud's honorable discharge from the USAF they returned to Iowa. There, friends are the recipients of her intricate, precise work. She Bud drove truck, farmed and was enjoyed watching nearly any sport instrumental in building a on television but was most dehydrating plant in Sheldon, IA interested in political shows and the while Verna worked for stock market reports. She Northwestern Bell in Sheldon. In thoroughly enjoyed crossword 1964, they moved to Nebraska puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, cooking, where Bud became Assistant Manager at the dehydrating plant in and playing cards. Her most precious memories were times Lexington and Verna continued her spent with all the members of her career at Northwestern Bell. immediate and extended family and Shortly thereafter, Bud was friends during their visits to her retained to get a dehydrating plant while living in Colorado and Illinois. up and running in Winside, NE. Those times were truly special to Upon his completion of that plant, her. they moved their family to Custer Surviving are two daughters and Park, IL in 1965, at which time Bud sons-in-law, Kathy and Roger became the manager of Prairie Patterson of Braidwood, IL and Creek Farms dehydrating plant in Charita and Dan Dillon of Essex; five Elwood, IL. Shortly thereafter, Bud grandchildren, Christopher and Verna suffered the loss of two children, Mary Kaye Moret, in 1965, (Christine) Patterson and their children, Alexandria, Isaac and at the age of two months, from Steven, Sara (Joshua) Foote and meningococcemia and James Allan their children, Lucas and Moret, 13, in 1967, due to injuries Mackenzie, Jamie (Konnie) Hinich suffered in a farm equipment and their children, Keagan, Hayley accident. Bud passed away in 1969 and Jelena, Erin Hinich and her at the age of 36 from a short bout daughters, Jasmine and Samantha, with pancreatic cancer. Following and Daniel Dillon; two sisters and his death, Verna pursued a degree one brother-in-law, Hester Hogan of in accounting. She graduated from Joliet Junior College in 1972 with an Arlington, WA and Joan and Junior Heitmeyer of Albert Lea, MN; Associate in Applied Science sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Degree and continued on to earn a Nelvina Kroese of Hull, IA, Marv and Bachelor's Degree with a Major in Wendy Moret of Manketo, MN, Accounting in 1973 from Lewis Lavonne and Rodney Grooters of University in Lockport, IL. Upon her Rock Rapids, IA, Max Moret of graduation, she was recruited by Sheldon, IA; Nelva and Leroy Rohlfs Northern Illinois Gas Company in of Boyden, IA, Linda Gurtler-Heiliger Aurora, IL where she worked her of Sheldon, IA, Doris Moret of way through the ranks attaining the Wilmington, IL, Cheryl and Ken position of Assistant Controller.

While working at the gas company, Bennett of Sioux Falls, SD, Carol Moret of Sheldon, IA, and Marcia

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and owned and operated Uncle Phat's Farm. He was a volunteer Born: May 14, 1935; In Joliet, IL football coach for the New Lenox Died: Feb. 27, 2014; In Crest Hill, IL Mustangs, and avid adventurer who enjoyed the outdoors. He was a Elizabeth L. Strysik, loving coach, mentor, and friend "Betty", age 78, of who will be sorely missed.

Crest Hill, passed Family will receive friends at Kurtz away Thursday, Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis February 27, 2014 at Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Rosewood Care Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 2:00 Center with her PM to 9:00 PM, with a memorial family by her side following a PATRICIA ANN TESCHKE service beginning at 7:00 PM. courageous battle with cancer.

Interment private.

Born May 14, 1935 in Joliet, she “The hardiest of humanity; the In lieu of flowers, donations would was the daughter of George and most gentle and generous of souls.” be appreciated.

Agnes (nee Furto) Beno and a For information graduate of Joliet Central High Patricia Ann Teschke, age 76, of www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or School. She worked for many years Romeoville, formerly of Naperville, 815-485-3200. for the Diocese of Joliet. passed away February 19, 2014 at Betty was a talented artist and home surrounded by her family. painter who took great pride in her Beloved wife of the late John E. home and enjoyed collecting dolls Teschke, loving mother of Catherine and figurines. She will be Gilliam, Mary DePew, Joseph remembered as a loving and (Marylin) Maag, Margaret Lauber devoted wife, mother, grandmother and the late George Maag, proud and great-grandmother. grandmother of Chris (Sara) Surviving are her daughters, GAIL WEST Koudelka, Elise Lauber, Ethan Donna (Dave) Vieceli, Wendy DePew and Nicholas Lauber, dear (Bradford) Dent of Crest Hill, and sister of Joseph Hummel, Marilyn Gail West (nee Ciesla), age 62, Bonnie Strysik of Joliet; her (the late Fred), Heidecke and Daniel lost her battle with cancer on daughter-in-law, Linda Strysik of (Dixon) Hummel, loving aunt to February 24, 2014.

Crest Hill; eight grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Gail is survived by her children, Nicole Vieceli, Angela (Jason) Pilon, Devoted and cherished center of Michelle (Brian) Doran of Ohio, Erin Tabatha and Jacob Dent, January her family; her passing has left a West of Kentucky, Eric West of Robinson, Seth Rowland, Laura void that cannot be filled. Her life Alabama; four grandchildren; Strysik, and Adam (Eli) Strysik; and memory will be honored siblings, Elaine Adams, Thomas three great-grandchildren, Austin, always.

(Kathy) Ciesla, Amy (RJ) Abernathy, Connor and Zoe; one brother, A celebration of life will be held at John (Kate) Ciesla. Her nieces and Donald (Annette) Beno of Florida; a later date. nephews, Stephanie (nee Sharp) one sister, Marilyn Beno of Joliet; Gordon, Camille (nee Sharp) Gomez, and many nieces and nephews.

Richard, Katy and Dexter Ciesla, She was preceded in death by her MATTHEW J. WARREN Nicole, Jaime Clemens and Alex husband, Jacob Strysik (1997); and Abernathy. her son, Scott Strysik (2012).

She was preceded in death by her Age 33, resident of New Lenox, A Memorial Mass for Betty Strysik father, Richard Ciesla; mother, Ruth passed away on Friday, February will be held on Monday, March 3, Oetter; and brother, William Ciesla.

28th, 2014 at his home with his 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose After graduating from Joliet West, family at his side.

Catholic Church, 1711 Burry Circle, Gail attended U of I and graduated Beloved son of Dan and Mary Crest Hill, where visitation will take from Illinois State University with a Warren nee Warrington; cherished place from 9:00 a.m. until time of Masters in Special Education. grandson of Angela Warrington; services. Inurnment will be in Gail was a dedicated educator loving fiancé of Kristi Acton and Resurrection Mausoleum, who most recently specialized in dear soon to have been father of Romeoville. encouraging youth with special Hailee Acton; cherished brother of Memorials in her name to educational needs in Cincinnati Tim (Christine) Warren and Rose American Cancer Society, Vitas Ohio. Her passing will leave an (Michael) O'Toole; fond uncle of Hospice or Will County Humane unfillable gap in the lives of so Joseph, Timmy, Madelyn, Bridget, Society would be appreciated. many.

Patrick, and Sean.

Arrangements by Fred C. Dames Private services will be held.

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8STATE BRIEFS Illinois readies for major winter snowstorm CHICAGO – Illinois is bracing for another winter storm with snow, freezing rain and sleet in the forecast throughout the state. Cities are mobilizing snow removal crews and spreading anti-icing agents on primary routes, bridges and overpasses.

The National Weather Service predicted 7 to 10 inches of snow and sleet in the St. Louis area for Saturday evening. A winter storm warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Monday.

The Chicago area was expecting snowfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. The weather service cautioned that snow could be heavy at times making travel hazardous.

In central Illinois, the storm was expected to bring 6 to 8 inches of snow. Winds and an extended period of falling snow could make driving dangerous with limited visibility and snowpack on roads.

2 men charged in New Year’s Eve double killing SPRINGFIELD – Sangamon County authorities have charged two men in the New Year’s Eve 2012 killing of two people in their Springfield apartment.

Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser said 33-year-old Jermaine L. Davis of Springfield and 39-year-old Sancho G. Mitchell of Decatur were charged Friday with first-degree murder and armed robbery. He said the case is still under investigation and additional charges could be filed.

The arrests in the apparent robbery gone wrong came “through the tireless efforts of Springfield police detectives and their continued investigation of this terrible crime,” Milhiser told The (Springfield) State Journal-Register.

The accused men were in custody after bond was set Friday at $5 million each. The Sangamon County public defender’s office was appointed to represent them. Efforts to

reach the public defender’s office Saturday were unsuccessful. A preliminary hearing was set for March 13.

Central Illinois village police chief arrested KINCAID – The police chief in the central Illinois village of Kincaid has been arrested on felony charges of official misconduct.

Illinois State Police officers took Richard S. Adams into custody Friday just days after the village mayor was arrested on charges of violating a protection order and drug possession.

Adams was released from the Christian County Jail in Taylorville after posting bail.

The Christian County state’s attorney’s office and the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor office filed charges related to allegations that Adams used his position to have village employees make repairs at his home on village time.

No phone listing could be found for Adams.

Kincaid Mayor Doug Thomas is free on bond and has declined to comment on his arrest.

Kincaid is about 30 miles southeast of Springfield.

2 men missing; blood found in Macomb home MACOMB – Police are asking for the public’s help locating two missing men after a roommate found blood in their Macomb home.

The Macomb Police Department in a release Friday said 65-year-old Juan Bustamante and 43-year-old Francisco Villa are missing. Their roommate called 911 Thursday evening to report he’d found blood inside their residence and he said he believed there may have been a disturbance.

Bustamante’s vehicle later was found in a Wal-Mart parking lot. Villa’s vehicle has not been located.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the missing men or the vehicle to contact the Macomb Police Department.

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Winter-weary Americans plead: Get me out of here

By DON BABWIN

“The winter is so bad, there is a certain amount of desperation.

They come and say, ‘I’ve got to get somewhere warm. Where do you recommend?”

The Associated Press CHICAGO – Shannon Frauenholtz has had it with winter. Barely able to stomach the television news with its images of snowbound cars, she heads to the tanning salon, closes her eyes and imagines she’s back in Mexico, where she’s already vacationed once this winter.

She’s toyed with the idea of joining her mother in Hawaii or just driving to an indoor water park, figuring that while the palm trees might be plastic and the “beach” smells of chlorine, at least it’s warm.

“I don’t need a vacation.

I don’t need the relaxation,” said Frauenholtz, of New Ulm, Minn. “I just need the heat.”

All over the Midwest and the East Coast, travel agents are being inundated with a simple request: Get me out of here. And travelers fortunate enough to have escaped are begging hotels to let them stay a little longer.

Because they know how miserable people are, warm-weather destinations in California, Arizona and Florida have stepped up their enticements. Trains and billboards in Chicago have been plastered with ads showing beaches and pool scenes. In Philadelphia, one promoter put fiberglass mannequins dressed in flip flops, tank tops and shorts atop taxis with their arms outstretched – a whimsical inducement to “fly” south.

Reminding Americans that there are places where nose hairs don’t freeze is an annual tradition. But those in the business of luring visitors to warmer climates say it’s rarely been easier than this season, when “polar vortex” has entered the everyday vocabulary and “Chi-beria” has become popular enough to emblazon on T-shirts.

“This year we wanted to have a little more fun with

Alex Kutin Indianapolis travel agent

AP photo

A pedestrian in Chicago walks bundled up for the cold weather Feb. 26 past an advertisement touting the warmth of Arizona. it,” said Susannah Costello of Visit Florida, the state’s official marketing organization, which came up with the mannequin idea.

The ads showing children and bikini-clad women making snow angels in warm beach sand are more plentiful than in years past, acknowledged Erin Duggan of Visit Sarasota County.

“We did that because we knew winter was shaping up to be brutal,” she said.

Not that people needed much reminding of the harsh conditions.

“The winter is so bad, there is a certain amount of desperation,” said Alex Kutin, an Indianapolis travel agent. “They come and say,

‘I’ve got to get somewhere warm. Where do you recommend?’”

Another assault of bad weather was expected over the weekend, with forecasts for at least 6 inches of snow through Monday in a 1,500mile stretch from Kansas to the East Coast. Parts of the Northeast could see a foot or more.

Kevin Tuttle of Verona, Wis., was so intent on finding warmth that he decided against Florida out of fear that the polar vortex might reach down and find them there. Instead, he and his wife will take their 4-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter to Manzanillo, Mexico, a resort on the Pacific ocean.

“That’s near the equator, right? It’s got to be pretty warm,” Tuttle said, adding that “a lot of sand castles are in my future.”

Just how many more people are trying to get out of the ice box is unclear. Airlines do not release any route-specific data. And although the government tracks some of it, figures will not be released for six months.

But other travel statistics suggest there has been a jump. The jetsetter.com travel site found that the number of hotel bookings in warm-weather spots made by customers from Illinois, New York, Massachusetts and the Washington, D.C., area rose 7 percent in January compared with last year.

Visit Florida says hotel bookings in the state rose 3 percent in the four weeks ending Feb. 15 compared with the same period last year.

And the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reports that RV parks from Florida to Arizona report are packed, with one Arizona park expecting a 6 percent increase in revenue over last year.

Travelers are also staying longer once they arrive.

Micah Hilgendorf said the thought of heading back to ice-covered Chicago, where he owns a couple of bars, prompted him to tack on three days in Florida before and after a cruise out of Miami. He also flew to Palm Springs, Calif., for four days.

“All of that is last-minute because of the weather,”

Hilgendorf said.

Dave Knieriemen, a retired engineer from Fremont, Ohio, is doing the same thing.

“We’ve reserved a room for another night in case our flight gets canceled because of the weather,” he said this week from Arizona as he watched the Cleveland Indians play a spring training game. “And it’s so horrible [in Ohio] we might stay a bit longer, anyway.”

Travel agents say the numbers of travelers would be even higher if all those who wanted to get away could find a seat on jets that are already full.

“It’s far easier to find people a resort to stay in or a cruise ship than to find them a flight,” said Gail Weinholzer of AAA in Minnesota.

The inability to find a flight, afford a trip or get time off from work has sent a surge of customers to businesses at home that can offer even a short escape from the cold, such as tanning salons.

“We’re getting a lot of people coming in here to warm up,” said Kirstin Leffew, the manager of Bronze Bay Tanning in Pendleton, Ind. “They want the beds that have been used the most, the ones that are nice and hot.”

Indoor water parks say they are busier than usual, too. Joe Eck, general manager of the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells, said business is up 10 to 15 percent because of the bitter cold.

Among those who decided to go to the Wilderness – which has real palm trees, the resort will remind you – were Jennifer Drost and her family.

“Our kids are young enough where they still enjoy playing outside, but they haven’t been able to because it was so darn cold,” said Drost, who lives with her husband and three children in Fond du Lac, Wis. “All of us were getting on each other’s nerves, [and] we just needed to get out of the house.”

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A peacetime budget for Obama

By JIM KUHNHENN The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Six years into his presidency, President Barack Obama is sending Congress a budget that for once does not herald a partisan legislative showdown.

There’s no push to overhaul health care as he did in 2009, no drive as in 2010 to restrict Wall Street, no attempt to increase taxes as in 2011 and 2012, no move to halt automatic spending cuts as in 2013.

Politically speaking, this is a peacetime budget in an election year, when the most meaningful fights will take place during congressional campaigns, not on the floors of the House and Senate.

As such, Obama’s budget, to be released Tuesday, will offer a template for Democratic political messaging.

To the delight of Democrats, this will not be an austerity budget like last year’s. Then, Obama had proposed reducing annual increases in fed-

eral benefit programs, a step many Democrats found hard to fathom. The cut was part of Obama’s offer to Republicans for a long-term attack on the nation’s debt, through a mix of major tax increases and spending reductions.

But that approach failed.

Now, with deficits declining and weariness over default threats and government shutdowns, neither side appears willing to play that game of brinkmanship again.

Instead, Obama’s spending blueprint for the budget year that begins Oct. 1 proposes $56 billion in spending above the caps agreed to in a bipartisan deal from earlier this year. Under the plan, the extra spending would not add to the deficit because Obama proposes to pay for it with a mix of program cuts and eliminating tax breaks.

It proposes to bring in more revenue through stricter tax rules for U.S. companies that have operations overseas and for foreign businesses with di-

visions in the United States.

Those new rules, requiring congressional action, would tackle what the Obama administration considers tax avoidance schemes.

Both the spending and tax proposals are long shots for legislative action this election year. But they are part of a unifying theme for Democrats eager to distinguish themselves from Republicans before voters. Already both sides are using the outlines of their fiscal visions to set the terms of the election debate.

Obama, speaking to the Democratic National Committee on Friday, cast some of his budget proposals as part of a larger message of opportunity for all.

“Next week, I will send Congress a budget that will create new jobs in manufacturing and energy and innovation and infrastructure. And we’ll pay for every dime of it by cutting unnecessary spending, closing wasteful tax loopholes,” Obama said.

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Russian troops take over Ukraine’s Crimea region

By TIM SULLIVAN and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV The Associated Press SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine – Russian troops took over the strategic Crimean peninsula Saturday without firing a shot. The newly installed government in Kiev was powerless to react, and despite calls by U.S. President Barack Obama for Russia to pull back its forces, Western governments had few options to counter Russia’s military moves.

Putin sought and quickly got his parliament’s approval to use its military to protect Russia’s interests across Ukraine. But while sometimes-violent pro-Russian protests broke out Saturday in a number of Russian-speaking regions of eastern Ukraine, Moscow’s immediate focus appeared to be Crimea.

Tensions increased when Ukraine’s acting president, Oleksandr Turchynov, made a

late night announcement that he had ordered the country’s armed forces to be at full readiness because of the threat of “potential aggression.”

Speaking live on Ukrainian TV, Turchynov said he had also ordered stepped up security at nuclear power plants, airports and other strategic infrastructure.

Ignoring Obama’s warning Friday that “there will be costs” if Russia intervenes militarily, Putin sharply raised the stakes in the conflict over Ukraine’s future evoking memories of Cold War brinkmanship.

After Russia’s parliament approved Putin’s motion, U.S. officials held a high-level meeting at the White House to review Russia’s military moves in Ukraine. The White House said President Barack Obama spoke with Putin by telephone for 90 minutes and expressed his “deep concern” about “Russia’s clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

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BEIJING – At least 10 knife-wielding attackers slashed people at a train station in a southwestern city in what authorities called a terrorist attack by ethnic separatists in western China, and police fatally shot four of the assailants, leaving 33 people dead and 130 others wounded, state media said.

The attackers, most of them dressed in black, stormed the Kunming train station in Yunnan province and started attacking people Saturday evening, according to witnesses.

Student Qiao Yunao was waiting to catch a train at the station when people starting crying and running, and then saw a man slash another man’s neck, drawing blood.

One suspect was arrested, the official Xinhua News Agency said. Evidence found at the scene of the attack showed that it was “a terrorist attack carried out by Xinjiang separatist forces,” the agency quoted the municipal government as saying. Authorities considered it to be “an organized, premeditated violent terrorist attack.”

The far western region of Xinjiang is home to a simmering rebellion against Chinese rule by separatists among parts of the Muslim Uighur population.

The violence in Kunming came at a sensitive time as political leaders in Beijing prepared for Wednesday’s opening of the annual meeting of the nominal legislature where the government of President Xi Jinping will deliver its first one-year work report.

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Dynasty trusts help protect inheritances Dear Mr. Berko: I have a large amount of money that I would like to shield from estate taxes, which could consume an inordinately large portion of my assets. It’s too complicated and too personal to relate the details. Unfortunately, my wife and I do not have as good a relationship with our lawyer as we should have. A friend of ours recently mentioned a dynasty trust, which interests us. It seems simple and appears that it would do the job for us.

We read that your daughter is a lawyer and hope you can prevail upon her to share her knowledge with you so you can advise us. And if you’re ever in Rochester, my wife will make you the best ribs you can imagine.

– SN, Rochester, Minn.

Dear SN: My daughter is a criminal attorney. So if you get caught bringing in a load of cocaine from Colombia or if you commit wire fraud and abscond

with a few billion from Merrill Lynch, she may be able to help you. White-shoe law isn’t her bag, and she doesn’t know borscht or beans about trusts, estates, wills, taxes and the like.

Because you can’t communicate properly with the lawyer you currently employ, she gave me the names of several highly regarded (trust/estate tax) attorneys in Rochester, which I have passed on to you. And she did give me the following high points of a dynasty trust.

On the banks of the Big Sioux River, about 253 miles east of you, in the state of South Dakota, in the county of Minnehaha, there’s about 75 square miles of land currently occupied by churches, businesses, schools, parks, homes and 170,000 residents, all concentrated in a defined area called Sioux City. And located at 201 S. Phillips Ave. is the South Dakota Trust Co. (its New York office is on East 42nd Street), founded by Messrs. King and

VIEWS Malcom Berko McDowell about a decade ago.

Today South Dakota Trust Co. has $14 billion under administration and $75 billion under agency. It’s very important to understand that no trust administration is done from the company’s New York office.

South Dakota Trust Co. does not manage money but works with outside investment managers or custodians of your choice. So after visiting with one of your new lawyers in Rochester, this is where you may be advised to establish a dynasty trust. It’s important to know that this acquaintance pays rent on a small office, establishing a legal South Dakota address for the dynasty trust, which holds all your assets.

A dynasty trust allows wealthy families to escape

estate taxes forever and is used to pass money on to multiple generations. A dynasty trust in South Dakota has no expiration date, and – except for Idaho and Wisconsin – every other state imposes time limitations (usually the lifetime of the living heir plus 21 years) on dynasty trusts.

Meanwhile, there are no minimum distributions, and the trust’s assets can grow for an unlimited number of future generations. You can establish a dynasty trust in most states; however, the South Dakota Division of Banking has fine-tuned the art of exploiting almost every federal loophole one can imagine. South Dakota provides inviolable secrecy for trusts and ironclad protection of assets from creditors and former spouses, but not from the Internal Revenue Service.

These laws have encouraged more than 75 billionaires and over 200 centa-millionaires to become clients of South Dakota

Trust Co. In fact, the South Dakota Division of Banking has established a set of guidelines giving families the ability to establish their own trust companies. For some folks, this eliminates the need to rely on a bank trustee and enhances the family’s control over investment decisions. And most importantly, the state does not tax income derived from investments. So a trust set up in South Dakota can shield huge fortunes from estate taxes for centuries while it passes cash to great-great-great-grandchildren and beyond. “Cool beans,” as my daughter would say.

Thanks for the invite. And if you’re ever in Sioux City, I’m told the Rowdy Hog has some of the best barbecue vittles you can imagine.

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GOP governor primary: Rauner Illinois has big problems.

Years of fiscal mismanagement and incompetent leadership have compromised the state’s economic future. Illinois’ five public pension systems are underfunded by more than $100 billion.

The state ended 2013 with more than $7 billion in unpaid bills. Illinois’ credit rating has been downgraded five times since 2011, meaning taxpayers must pay much more in interest when the state borrows money.

Moody’s Analytics predicted that Illinois will be dead last among all 50 U.S. states in job growth in 2014. It’s clear that those running state government have failed and change is long past due.

On March 18, Republican primary voters have an opportunity to select the candidate they want to run against Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn in the November general election.

State Sens. Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard are making a second run for the office. (Brady won the GOP nomination four years ago before losing a close election to Quinn.) Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford also is running, though his campaign has been rocked by sexual harassment charges leveled by a former staffer. Rounding out the field is businessman Bruce Rauner, whom we endorse.

Rauner is not a career politician. In fact, this is his first run for public office. He supports term limits and, if he is elected, pledges to serve only two terms. He’s independently wealthy and will not be beholden to the special interest groups who have helped to corrupt Springfield. He will not be afraid to stand up to the powerful public employee unions who have resisted change. His wealth was not given to him. He earned it during a lifelong career as an investor and businessman.

Rauner is blunt when assessing the state’s many problems. Workers’ compensation is crushing businesses and is an impediment to job growth. Despite a recent reform measure, public pensions are overly generous and unsustainable in the long term. The state’s tax system is unduly burdensome to both taxpayers and businesses and needs to be reformed. Rauner knows big changes need to be made to get the state back on the right path. Despite the many challenges, and the fact that whoever wins the governor’s seat more than likely will have to work with Speaker Michael Madigan, Senate President John Cullerton and a Democrat-controlled General Assembly, Rauner is confident he can get the job done. He has a genuine love for Illinois and a desire to improve the quality of life here. Rauner has the energy, the charisma and the financial backing to stand up to Quinn in the fall and win.

In the Republican primary for governor, we endorse Rauner.

Yes, we want it; no, we don’t?

Maybe our media will finally start filtering the noise.

President Barack Obama will release his 2015 budget this week, and the Beltway babble already has fixated on defense spending and Social Security – and which is the “most unkindest cut of all.”

But there’s more to the budget than meets the sound bite. Does it really include defense cuts and entitlement growth?

To quote Fox News, “The president’s budget includes 215 proposals to cut spending, will raise $680 billion in new tax revenues and reduce future deficits by $600 billion over 10 years.”

Despite news stories that Obama is cutting defense spending, he actually is asking for more money. The president’s budget removes sequester cuts, which everyone agrees were harmful to our defense; thus, not counting savings from reorganization and cutting wasteful spending, Obama’s overall budget proposal, as Kevin Drum of

VIEWS Donna Brazile Mother Jones points out, “is $115 billion more than the current sequester levels demanded by Republicans.”

When the president announced that the “chained CPI” proposal won’t be in his 2015 budget, we got the clichéd hyperventilating that results whenever Obama’s name is mentioned. But there are sound economic – and political – reasons not to chain CPI. The CPI, or consumer price index, is a way to index spending and taxes – including Social Security benefits – to the rate of inflation. (Inflation, of course, is an economic term for the rise in prices over time.)

There are two ways to calculate CPI: CPI-W, an index for urban wage earners and clerical workers; and chained CPI, an in-

dex for all urban workers. Social Security benefits “tick up” slower under chained CPI, adversely affecting the vulnerable and the elderly. The AARP opposes it.

The organization points out that if chained CPI is implemented now, someone who retires at 62 will be losing the equivalent of a month’s Social Security per year by the time he or she is 92, as compared to current CPI levels.

Chained CPI economically shackles retired citizens who depend on Social Security.

Media reporting has focused on the teeter-totter – the strong pushback by Congressional Democrats against including chained CPI in the budget again (it was proposed in 2013) or the Republican leaders’ charges that leaving chained CPI out shows the president isn’t serious about safety-net program (entitlement) reforms.

When one goes up, the other goes down. And vice versa.

See BRAZILE, page 27

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To the Editor: I would like to express to your wonderful The Herald-News readers my sincere thoughts concerning the disqualification and subsequent forfeiture of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School girl’s basketball team and their coach, Anthony Smith.

I have been a 30-year local area high school coach and am very proud of the very high integrity, class and professionalism that I have experienced firsthand at all of our greater Joliet-area schools, whether public or private.

We truly have a great multitude of diligent, hard-working and 100 percent student/ athlete-focused coaches in our local areas that clearly are role models. They are role models in all areas of their life, particularly in the actual way that they live their lives, also as positive leaders in our schools and communities.

Yes, this Homewood-Flossmoor athletics incident is very,

WRITE TO US We welcome original letters. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address, and day and evening telephone numbers, which are required in the event author must be contacted for clarification. Addresses and phone numbers are not published. Letters are limited to 400 words, and must be free of libelous content and personal attacks. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor. Email letters to opinions@TheHerald-News.com. Mail to The Herald-News, Letters to the Editor, 2175 Oneida St., Joliet, IL 60435. very disappointing in many regards. It is an isolated incident that does not reflect the 99 percent of our local coaches who stand for all that is great about high school athletics.

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Budget debates get messy because the economics get complicated. The politics – the jostling for space on the showroom floor – make budget issues even harder to explain, and to understand.

Still, the president had sound economic reasons not to switch to the chained CPI in his budget: It would hurt seniors and the disabled.

He also had sound political reasons.

When Obama prepared his budget last year, Republican leaders pushed hard for him to include chained CPI. And he did. But then House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., left chained CPI out of his own Republican budget. He left out Social Security cost savings altogether, and had fewer Medicare savings over the next 10 years than the Obama budget.

More importantly, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., who is chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (a campaign operation for House Republicans), savaged Obama for “trying to balance the budget on the backs of seniors.” Walden called Obama’s chained CPI inclusion “a shocking attack on seniors,” and indicated Republicans would attack Democratic incumbents over it. He and other Republicans also showcased that their own (Ryan) budget failed to include chained CPI, the money-saver that slows the growth of benefits.

House Speaker John Boehner, of course, distanced himself from Walden’s remarks.

But still, after pressuring Obama to include chained CPI in the budget, Republicans left it out of theirs.

Republican challengers were bent on using Obama’s chained CPI to position them-

selves as defenders of Social Security beneficiaries. It was to be a major issue in 2014.

Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell challenged the president to lead on slowing entitlement growth – to include chained CPI – then ditched it for their budget, and attacked him for including it. While Boehner supported the idea, the rank and file would campaign against their own proposal, the “compromise” they demanded of the president.

This year’s budget battle (or any year’s budget battle) is as much about political posturing and base appeal as it is about the country’s economic priorities – priorities that should reflect the values and policies approved through our electoral process. If we are to be an informed citizenry, we need, as Paul Harvey used to say, “the rest of the story” – the background information.

We need to know that the Pentagon budget is based on restoration of sequester cuts, a change in the force structure of the military, base realignments and closings, and termination of obsolete weapons programs.

We need to know that there are at least two ways of measuring CPI, that one of them more accurately reflects what inflation does to the income of seniors, how a chained CPI reduction of income will impact the quality of life of our elderly, and how the chained CPI “debate” was, in effect, a Walden-Ryan political squeeze play.

As I said, maybe our media will start filtering the noise. If not, maybe we should pass out earplugs.

High school integrity

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FINDING RHYTHM JOLIET CENTRAL’S McNEAR GETS STEELMEN GOING IN WIN OVER LOCKPORT / 29 Lockport’s Grover Anderson (left) shoots past Joliet Central’s Jason McNear (right) at Lockport High School in Lockport.

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• Sunday, March 2, 2014

LOCKPORT – Senior guard Jason McNear has struggled this season to find his niche on the Joliet Central boys basketball team.

The journey may be nearing an end, however. McNear hit two huge 3-point shots in the second quarter and finished with 11 points Friday night as the Steelmen held off SouthWest Suburban Blue rival Lockport, 53-49, in the regular-season finale.

Central (17-9, 9-5) trailed 9-4 after one quarter and was having difficulty penetrating the Lockport zone. But McNear scored on a fast-break layup and then John nailed the two Campbell 20-footers to get the Steelmen into the flow.

More importantly, he showed Jonah Coble the way.

Coble, the team’s season Jaylen McGee scoring leader, hit five straight 3-pointers, four late in the second quarter, and added the two clinching free throws with 2 seconds left to finish with 17 points.

“That’s what he’s supposed to do, follow my lead,” McNear teased Coble.

“Yeah, I fed off J.J.,” Coble responded. “Once the second one went in, I had to keep shooting to see when I would miss.”

What about the one from the corner that he banked off the edge of the backboard?

“I guess that was the shooter’s touch,” he said.

Except for the 3-point barrage, Lockport (12-14, 6-8) stymied Central’s offense.

“We weren’t doing anything we practiced,” Steelmen coach Jeff Corcoran said. “It was big that Coble hit the 3s to back up J.J.’s. You have to get the ball up the floor quick against these guys or it’s tough to score.”

“They did a nice job in that sequence getting the shots,

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McNear, Coble spark Steelmen

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Lockport’s Ryan Reed (front) stretches to get a loose ball Friday against Joliet Central’s Jonah Coble (back) at Lockport High School in Lockport.

Joliet Central won, 53-49.

“[John] Campbell is a beast. When he gets the ball on the block, you’re not going to stop him.”

Jeff Corcoran Joliet Central boys basketball coach and we didn’t respect Coble’s range,” Lockport coach Lawrence Thompson Jr. said. “You have to give coach Corcoran credit.”

Grover Anderson finished with 19 points and seven rebounds and John Campbell added 11 points and 11 boards for the Porters, who beat Bolingbrook on Tuesday and were hoping to enter Monday’s Class 4A Lincoln-Way Central Regional game against Joliet West off two huge victories.

“Campbell is a beast,” Corcoran said. “When he gets the ball on the block, you’re not going to stop him.”

“I’m proud of our guys, the way they battled back when we got down by eight points a couple times in the second half,” Thompson said. “The kids are playing hard enough, but the execution isn’t there consistently. Sometimes the mental toughness needs to be better.”

Central’s McNear demonstrated that sort of toughness when he came off the bench late in the first quarter.

“J.J. is starting to show himself more,” Corcoran said.

“When we had a big 7-0 run against H-F and won at their place, I believe he had the seven points and he finished with 12.

“Last year he played a role off the bench when he was be-

hind two seniors. This year he has struggled to find his role, but he is getting there.”

During McNear’s and Coble’s hot shooting streak, the Steelmen extended their defensive pressure to full court and went on an 11-0 run that led to a 28-24 halftime lead.

Central led by eight three times in the second half but a 7-0 Lockport run made it 49-48

with 0:42 left. The Steelmen’s Antonio Dyson then made one free throw, Anderson one and McNear one.

The Porters’ Ralph Blakney misfired on a 12-footer that could have tied it, and Central’s Kenyon Woodfork won a scramble for the rebound and got the ball to Coble, who was fouled and made the two free throws to clinch it.

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cluding 18-7 on the offensive end, which proved to be too much for the Wolves to overcome.

“Rebounding definitely was the difference, especially when you get down to a one-possession game,” Wolves coach Joe Kuhn said.

Despite being dominated on the boards, Joliet rallied from an eight-point deficit in the final three minutes to tie the game on Leon Gray’s 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds left in regulation. A foul on the ensuing inbounds and another after a long pass was intercepted resulted in a pair of Rock Valley free throws and a 72-70 lead.

“That’s one of those positions you keep the ball in front of you and make him make a half-court or tough shot to beat you,” Kuhn said of the first foul with 4.1 seconds left 80 feet from the basket.

“That’s easier said than done.

By DENNIS NELSON Shaw Media Correspondent GLEN ELLYN – The third time did not prove to be a charm for the Joliet Junior College men’s basketball team.

In their third meeting this year, Rock Valley outlasted Joliet Junior College, 72-70, for the Region IV championship Saturday at College of DuPage. It marks the second year in a row Rock Valley beat JJC by one possession for the Region IV championship.

The Golden Eagles (27-5) earned a spot in the NJCAA DIII National Tournament in Loch Sheldrake, N.Y. The Wolves ended the season 20-11.

The Golden Eagles outrebounded the Wolves 33-23, in-

Joe Kuhn Joliet Junior College men’s basketball coach There was a lot of emotion at the end and our guy tried to make a play.”

Zoran Aresnovic’s halfcourt 3-pointer at the horn was no good.

Rock Valley made just 3-of6 from the free-throw line in the final 15.3 seconds to give the Wolves life.

“It’s a game of runs and nobody was going to quit,” Kuhn said. “It was a great comeback. I was proud of how they came back and put themselves in position to win the game.”

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JJC finally took its second lead of the game when Naiem Johnson drove baseline and threw down a one-handed dunk to give the Wolves a 5251 lead with 7:24 left.

The lead see-sawed over the next three minutes until Rock Valley hit back-to-back 3-pointers to take a 61-56 lead with 3:50 left. Another 3-pointer by Davis ended a 9-0 run and pushed the Rock Valley lead to 64-56 with three minutes left.

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The Wolves finished the season 15-0 at home despite a roster that did not feature a returning player and just two sophomores (Scanlan and Aresnovic). It has won 22 straight home games dating back to the 2012-2013 season.

JJC has won at least 20 games in 11 of the last 12 seasons and has played in the region championship game 15 straight seasons.

“It was a good year overall,” Kuhn said. “For a lot of these guys, playing in this game and getting to this point in the season is absolutely going to help. A new season for us starts tomorrow.”

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Comets cruise in regional title game

By ROB OESTERLE roesterle@shawmedia.com

Reed-Custer: Travis Schoonover 22 points; Brent Headrick 14 points, 10 rebounds; Tyler Allen 13 points; Logan Zavala 12 points; Tyler Foote 11 points, 6 rebounds.

Beecher: Dallas Saddler 18 points; Tristan Burkhardt 10 points; Bernard Cole 8 points, 7 rebounds. in the 40s, every missed shot and turnover is huge. With our style, the kids can just shrug off a miss and go on to the next shot.”

The 92 points is an impressive figure, but it all starts when the other team has the ball.

“Offense is more fun,” Schoonover admitted. “But we know our offense starts with our defense. It’s fun to go at that fast pace up and down the floor. And for us, it doesn’t matter who scores, as long as somebody does.”

The Comets changed lineups like a hockey team, switching in four or five new players at a time. Even with all the substitutions, there was no signifiant drop in the quality of play.

“All the kids know what they are supposed to do,” Porter said. “You can’t play a trapping defense like this if everyone doesn’t know where they have to be. They have really bought into this style and they enjoy playing it.”

The Comets also cleaned up on the boards, owning a 37-27 edge in rebounds. Headrick led the way with 10, while Foote and Zach Zoltani each had six.

“We did a good job on the boards, especially on the offensive end,” Porter said. “That gives us extra possessions as well. The one thing we need to clean up is that we had too many fouls. That slows the pace down.

“I am happy for our seniors [Foote, Allen and Zavala],” Porter said. “They have a legacy at this school now, and they get a chance to play the fifth-ranked team in the state. For the younger kids, they get the experience of winning a regional and playing a ranked team.”

Seneca boys capture regional title STAFF REPORTS PRINCETON – It wasn’t easy, but the Seneca boys basketball team survived a furious rally by Bureau Valley on Friday to win the title at the Class 2A Princeton Regional.

The Fighting Irish (24-5) built a 32-13 halftime lead, only to see Bureau Valley tie the score at 44 in the fourth quarter.

Seneca pulled away late, though, for a 59-54 victory.

Seneca advances to take on Sterling Newman Central Catholic at 7 p.m.

Wednesday in the Class 2A Bureau Valley Sectional.

Class 1A Gardner-South Wilmington Regional: Dwight took top-seeded St. Anne to overtime Friday night, but dropped a 71-68 decision. Caleb Boma led Dwight with 19 points.

Lincoln-Way Central 47, Andrew 40: Brad Bass led

the Knights (13-13, 5-9) to the SouthWest Suburban Blue win with 15 points, while Alex Parks scored 14.

Sycamore 60, Morris 30: Despite 10 points from David Kneller, the Redskins were unable to solve Sycamore’s zone defense on the road.

Morris (16-9, 7-3) finished in a three-way tie with Sycamore and Kaneland for the Northern Illinois Big 12 East Division title.

Lemont 63, Reavis 46: Mike Wisz paced Lemont (14-12, 8-5) to the South Suburban win with 17 points and three rebounds, while Austin Tittle had 17 points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals.

Luis Marquez added six points and eight boards.

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points, while Lincoln-Way East tied for 38th with four points.

Plainfield Central’s Brandon Tran was seventh in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 58.42, while Lincoln-Way East’s Patrick Hackett finished ninth in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:36.85.

Lincoln-Way Central’s Brandon View was third in the 50-yard freestyle for athletes with disabilities with a time of 46.86.

GIRLS TRACK Lockport Indoor Invitational: Lockport finished third out of eight with 110 points Saturday.

The Porters’ 4x800 meter relay team of Haley Beaumont, Morgan Bollinger, Aubrey Elwood and Emmie Hahn took first with a time of 9:49.76, while Carolyn Dietz won the triple jump, leaping 34-11.

• Sunday, March 2, 2014

WILMINGTON – In the University of Arkansas’ heyday in the mid-1990s, the Razorbacks’ coach, Nolan Richardson, branded his team’s style of basketball “40 minutes of hell.”

You would get no argument from Beecher if Reed-Custer boys basketball coach Mark Porter wanted to steal the phrase and change the time to 32 minutes.

That’s because the Comets won their first regional title since 2004 on Friday night, dominating Beecher from the opening tip en route to a 92-63 win at the IHSA Class 2A Wilington Regional. Reed-Custer (18-11) advances to take on St. Joseph-Ogden, currently ranked No. 5 in Class 2A, in the Westville Sectional on Wednesday. St. Joe-Ogden beat Bismark-Henning, 64-55, to win its own regional.

Utilizing a pressure defense that will have Beecher players seeing white jerseys, arms, hands and feet in their nightmares, the Comets forced the Bobcats into 30 turnovers and countless rushed shots. Neither team could find their shots early, and the game was tied at 2 until Reed-Custer’s Travis Schoonover hit a 3-pointer with 4:18 left in the first quarter. The Comets stole the inbounds pass and Brent Headrick scored on a layup, and the rout was on.

Reed-Custer owned a 23-13 lead at the end of the first quarter and led 43-24 at halftime.

“We want to trap, have some good steals and knock down shots,” said Schoonover, who led all scorers with 22 points.

He was one of five Comets to reach double digits, as Headrick scored 14, Tyler Allen scored 13, Logan Zavala had 12 and Tyler Foote 11.

“When we got off to a good start, that was important,” Porter said. “We want to create as many possessions as we can.

The kids have the green light to shoot the 3 because they know we will get the ball back if they miss. If you play a game that is

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Peotone also loses in initial Class 1A state appearance

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com BLOOMINGTON – Neither Lincoln-Way Central nor Plainfield Central was favored to compete in this year’s Class 3A dual team wrestling finals.

But the Knights and Wildcats both earned spots in Saturday’s competition at U.S. Cellular Coliseum against nationally-ranked squads who were expected to get there.

While that led to both falling in the quarterfinals, the two teams were pleased to get back to state and neither was too disappointed by their performances.

Plainfield Central lost, 43-24, to Marmion. Lincoln-Way Central fell, 36-21, to Marist, which then rallied past Marmion, 2725, in the semifinals before it met up with Oak Park-River Forest for the championship.

Jim Kappas’ Wildcats (157) were making only their second state appearance, and first since 2010, while Jason DePolo’s Knights (20-4) were back at the state for the second straight year and for the third time in the program’s history.

Both local squads dropped the first six matches of their duals to face deficits which were simply too great to overcome. The Cadets (14-4) took a 31-0 advantage over the Wildcats while the RedHawks (24-5) jumped out to a 21-0 lead over the Knights.

“I think that they’re a better team, and we may have started at the worst weight that we could have,” DePolo said. “I don’t think that Marist had to do more than wrestle and keep away from the big stuff and we needed to get that since they’re so good. I don’t know if it really mattered what weight we started at, they’re that many points better.

“After we got through our regional, our goal was to get back down here. This was a very surprising team and had a lot of freshmen, sophomores

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Plainfield Central’s Dominic Sterr (right) tries to take down Marmion’s Josh Meyers in their 195-pound bout Saturday at the IHSA Class 3A Dual Team State Finals in Bloomington. Despite Sterr’s 6-2 decision, the Wildcats lost the quarterfinal, 43-24.

Lincoln-Way Central’s Bryan Ditchman (right) wrestles Marist’s Jake Ford on Saturday at the IHSA Class 3A Dual Team State Finals in Bloomington. Ditchman won the 285-pound match in overtime, 3-2. The Knights lost the quarterfinal, 36-21. and juniors who stepped in and really helped us out. They’re a great team with a great coach and I think that they’ll find their way into the finals. So am I happy with how we did? Yes.” The Knights received pins from Jake Dudeck (195) and Sean Kelly (220) before Bryan Ditchman (285) beat Jake Ford 3-2 on the ultimate tiebreaker.

Joey Nelson (132) received a forfeit win in the final match of the meet.

“We weren’t really pencilled in to make it down this year,” Kelly said. “So it’s good for the young guys to see that we can come down here often.

We came down last year and did it again this season so I’m hoping that we can come back

next year, too.”

Kappas, who missed Tuesday’s sectional because he and his wife were about to became first-time parents, was pleased to see how well his squad finished off an unusual campaign.

“We’ve had stronger teams but this team may have come farther throughout the year,” Kappas said. “It was kind of a weird season with a lot of ups and downs with health issues and other things. But these kids are a very mature group and we have a lot of seniors who started on the j-v level so I have to give our coaches credit.

“A lot of these guys didn’t step onto the varsity mat until this year or last year. But they kept improving and showed maturity through our ups and downs. Our kids stayed motivated and focused in the practice room and wanted to qualify for state as a team. We want to wrestle against good teams like Marmion since that’s how you get better.”

For the Wildcats, Dominic Sterr (195) beat Josh Meyers 6-2 in a matchup of state plac-

ers, Andrew McAllister (285) edged Oscar Garza 1-0 and Dylan Cramer (120) and Jared Ellingwood (126) both added falls.

“We’re definitely going to try to lead the new guys on the varsity next year to get here again so that they can experience this,” Ellingwood said.

“We’re losing a lot of seniors so it’s going to be tough to get here next year so we’ll have to work even harder.”

Peotone was making its initial appearance in the competition and fell, 36-27, to PORTA, which wound up competing for the Class 1A title against Dakota.

Coach Greg Goberville’s Blue Devils (12-7-2) trailed the Blue Jays (31-3) 21-0 but eventually tied it at 21-21 and 24-24 before losing three of the last four matches.

Collecting pins for Peotone were Tom Ruffino (195), Joey Winkelman (220) and Trevor Marevka (285) while Clay Dargert (182), Chase Emerson (106) and Liam McLaughlin (126) all won decisions.

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STAGG 77, JOLIET WEST 62

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com

• Sunday, March 2, 2014

JOLIET – The Joliet West’s boys basketball team was hoping senior night would give it a boost when it played host to talented Stagg on Friday night.

But the Tigers fell behind in the early going and were forced to play catch-up the rest of the way against the Chargers, who entered with 20 victories.

West only trailed 40-34 in the third quarter, but Stagg eased away after that and went on to capture a 77-62 SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division win.

“It was evident that we were going against a well-coached team and one of the things that I was impressed with is that they were something like 32-of36 from the free throw line and that’s a stat which really stands out,” Tigers coach Nick DiForti said.

“There were times where they handled the pressure that we threw at them and they handled our runs as we tried to battle back. We battle until the end and never give up and that’s a testament to how hard our kids played and I’m proud of that. But when you’re playing one of the better teams in conference, you have to do a little bit more.”

DiForti went with seniors Denzel Leslie, D’Vonta Jones, Tre Lesley, Elliot Fizer and Keith Sims and brought in senior Allias Roberts-Burnett as the first man off the bench.

The Tigers (9-14, 4-10) trailed by as many as eight points in the first quarter but pulled to within 16-12 at the initial break and were still only down 24-19 late in that half.

But the Chargers (21-7, 9-5), who have their third 20-win team in the past four years, went on an 11-4 run to close the second quarter to take a 35-23

Photos by Lathan Goumas – lathangoumas@shawmedia.com

Joliet West’s Elliot Fizer goes up for a layup during the second half Friday against Stagg at Joliet West High School. Stagg defeated West, 77-62.

BELOW: Joliet West’s Keith Sims goes up for a shot during the first half Friday. lead at the intermission.

Stagg’s Kevin White paced all scorers, tossing in a dozen points in the first half and adding 14 more in the final 16 minutes for 26 on the evening.

Other than White, both squads were extremely balanced in their scoring with the Tigers having five players with between eight and 14 points while the Chargers had five others between seven and 13 points.

West was led by two of its seniors, Roberts-Burnett (14 points) and Fizer (13 points), while Jeff Washington added 10 points and Da’Von Foster and Sims (five rebounds) chipped in with eight apiece.

The Chargers also got 13

points each from Max Strus (7 rebounds) and Nick Sims, nine points from Sebastian Kolpak

(eight rebounds) and seven apiece from Jeff Goral and John Contant (five rebounds).

Stagg built a 51-38 lead through three quarters and the Tigers could get no closer than eight during the final period. The Chargers shot 50 percent from the floor (21-of-42) and owned a 32-23 edge on the boards.

“You’ve got to be impressed with the great efforts of both No. 22 [Fizer] and No. 10 [Roberts-Burnett],” Chargers coach John Daniels said. “I thought that Nick [DiForti] did a great job of trying to take us out of what we do well.

“We only ran maybe four or five sets the whole night because they really sped it up and pressured us away from the 3-pointer so we’d have to go to something else.”

East, 8 p.m.

4A Eisenhower Regional: Minooka vs. Lincoln-Way North, 8 p.m.

4A Lemont Regional: Lemont vs. Oswego East, 7 p.m.

4A Plainfield East Regional: Plainfield East vs. Wheaton Warrenville South, 8 p.m.

4A Aurora West Regional: Plainfield North vs. Romeoville, 8 p.m.

3A Plano Regional: JCA vs.

Chicago Christian, 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball 3A Romeoville Supersectional: Joliet Catholic vs. Washington, 7 p.m. at Lewis University

8PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE MONDAY’S EVENTS Boys Basketball 4A Plainfield Central Regional: Plainfield Central vs. T.F. North, 7 p.m.

4A Lincoln-Way Central Re-

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Roberts-Burnett, Fizer lead Tigers in loss

gional: Lockport vs. Joliet West, 6 p.m.; Lincoln-Way Central vs.

Andrew, 8 p.m.

4A Bloom Regional: Plainfield South vs. Washington, 6 p.m.; Crete-Monee vs. Lincoln-Way

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Hockey fans watch the Blackhawks face the Pittsburgh Penguins as snow falls during the first period Saturday night at Soldier Field.

BLACKHAWKS 5, PENGUINS 1

Hockey in the elements NHL at Soldier Field a sellout, but not exactly a hot ticket

By JEFF ARNOLD jarnold@shawmedia.com CHICAGO – Hey, buddy.

Got extras?

As a steady snow pelted hockey fans Saturday afternoon, Bill Thomas scoured the Soldier Field parking lot, seeking entry into the evening’s Blackhawks-Penguins outdoor game.

Like his fellow ticket-seekers, Thomas’ initial search started online, where tickets were going for as much as $200.

Four hours before the puck dropped, tickets remained at Ticketmaster trailers located outside Soldier Field. The event – part of the NHL’s Stadium Series effort to showcase outdoor hockey – was touted as a sellout before a late offering of tickets became available.

Paying retail, however, didn’t meet Thomas’ budget.

Thomas figured given the forecast for frigid temperatures and periods of snow, he would give the secondary market a shot.

“I figured I would have a decent chance of getting a single [ticket] cheap,” said Thomas, who lives in Wrigleyville. “I’m still looking.”

Before answering how much he was willing to fork over to get through the turnstiles, Thomas was gone, continuing his search.

Fans who spent Saturday afternoon attempting to find tickets reported that tickets could be had for anywhere between $50 and $100. As big of an event as Saturday’s game

was, however, fans who arrived without tickets had their limits.

“I’d probably be willing to go $100 – I’m just not going to pay what they’re asking online,” said one bundled-up fan who asked not to be identified. “I should be able to find something.”

Among those who didn’t need tickets was Hawks national anthem singer Jim Cornelison.

Cornelison also performed at the 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field and at the 2011 Bears-Seahawks playoff game when conditions rivaled Saturday night’s, complete with sub-freezing temperatures and swirling winds and snow.

About 45 minutes before game time, Cornelison waited outside the Hawks’ dressing room in the stadium’s ground level, bundled up in a black wool overcoat, pacing to stay warm before venturing into the cold night air.

As always, the show would go on.

“The job’s the same,” Cornelison said. “And really, it’s not the snow that’s bad.

It’s more the event. It’s such a big event that you really have to create a bubble, a space for yourself, because there’s so much going on around you.”

As game time drew closer, a few scalpers made their way through a sea of tailgaters huddled around fire pits and charcoal grills. They flashed what they had to offer and offered a starting price, suggesting they would be willing to negotiate.

Brad Mori showed up with about 15 buddies – about half of whom had secured tickets.

Taking a beer break from a street hockey game being played on the top level of a parking deck, Mori said his decision not to seek tickets had more to do with weather conditions than finances.

Mori said his girlfriend informed him she was unwilling to sit through a hockey game with temperatures that registered 17 degrees when the puck dropped. The couple took in Wrigley’s Winter Classic as well as last year’s College Classic at Soldier Field. They are regulars at Hawks games at the United Center, making it easy for her to pass on enduring Saturday night’s chilly conditions.

“I told her she didn’t have to do that again,” said Mori, who layered a red Jonathan Toews sweater over a black hooded sweatshirt. “We did it once.”

Mori planned to join half of his friends at his nearby home to watch the game on TV. But he wouldn’t pass up coming over Saturday afternoon to take in the environment.

Even though he wouldn’t get inside Saturday night, the trip over and experiencing the conditions for a few hours was well worth it.

“How often do you get to tailgate a Blackhawks game,” Mori said. “We weren’t about to pass up this opportunity.

We’re supposed to get 5 inches of snow, and it’s starting to flurry right now.

“This is the best.”

EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 45 13 .776 Bulls 32 26 .552 Cleveland 24 37 .393 Detroit 23 36 .390 Milwaukee 11 47 .190 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 32 26 .552 Brooklyn 28 29 .491 New York 21 38 .356 Boston 20 40 .333 Philadelphia 15 44 .254 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 42 14 .750 Washington 31 28 .525 Charlotte 27 31 .466 Atlanta 26 31 .456 Orlando 18 43 .295 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 42 16 .724 Houston 40 19 .678 Dallas 36 24 .600 Memphis 33 25 .569 New Orleans 23 35 .397 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 44 15 .746 Portland 40 18 .690 Minnesota 28 29 .491 Denver 25 32 .439 Utah 21 37 .362 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 40 20 .667 Golden State 36 23 .610 Phoenix 34 24 .586 Sacramento 20 38 .345 L.A. Lakers 20 39 .339

NHL GB — 13 22½ 22½ 34 GB — 3½ 11½ 13 17½ GB — 12½ 16 16½ 26½ GB — 2½ 7 9 19 GB — 3½ 15 18 22½ GB — 3½ 5 19 19½

Saturday’s Results Washington 122, Philadelphia 103 Miami 112, Orlando 98 Houston 118, Detroit 110 Indiana 102, Boston 97 Brooklyn 107, Milwaukee 98 Memphis 110, Cleveland 96 Denver at Portland (n) Minnesota at Sacramento (n) New Orleans at L.A. Clippers (n) Sunday’s Games New York at Bulls, noon Golden State at Toronto, 3 p.m.

Philadelphia at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Utah at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Dallas at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Monday’s Games Bulls at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at Washington, 6 p.m.

Charlotte at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

New York at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Utah at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Denver, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Portland, 9 p.m.

New Orleans at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Friday’s Results Bulls 100, Dallas 91 Cleveland 99, Utah 79 Oklahoma City 113, Memphis 107 Golden State 126, New York 103 San Antonio 92, Charlotte 82 L.A. Lakers 126, Sacramento 122 Phoenix 116, New Orleans 104

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Blackhawks 62 36 12 14 86 213 166 St. Louis 59 39 14 6 84 196 137 Colorado 60 38 17 5 81 182 161 Minnesota 61 33 21 7 73 150 148 Dallas 60 28 22 10 66 170 169 Winnipeg 62 30 26 6 66 174 178 Nashville 61 26 25 10 62 150 185 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 61 42 14 5 89 197 147 San Jose 61 38 17 6 82 184 149 Los Angeles 62 34 22 6 74 150 133 Vancouver 62 28 24 10 66 148 162 Phoenix 60 27 22 11 65 167 176 Calgary 59 22 30 7 51 137 181 Edmonton 61 20 34 7 47 153 202 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 59 37 17 5 79 182 134 Montreal 62 34 21 7 75 159 152 Tampa Bay 60 34 21 5 73 174 150 Toronto 62 32 22 8 72 185 191 Detroit 60 28 20 12 68 159 165 Ottawa 60 26 23 11 63 170 197 Florida 60 22 31 7 51 146 194 Buffalo 60 18 34 8 44 122 180 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 60 40 16 4 84 192 149 N.Y. Rangers 61 33 25 3 69 159 151 Philadelphia 61 31 24 6 68 169 176 Washington 61 29 23 9 67 180 181 Columbus 60 30 25 5 65 178 169 New Jersey 61 26 22 13 65 146 149 Carolina 60 26 25 9 61 148 168 N.Y. Islanders 62 23 31 8 54 170 2104

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

Saturday’s Results Blackhawks 5, Pittsburgh 1 at Soldier Field Washington 4, Boston 2 New Jersey 6, N.Y. Islanders 1 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Columbus 6, Florida 3 Winnipeg 3, Nashville 1 Tampa Bay 4, Dallas 2 Los Angeles 3, Carolina 1 Montreal 4, Toronto 3, OT Calgary at Edmonton (n) Sunday’s Games Philadelphia at Washington, 11:30 a.m.

San Jose at New Jersey, 2 p.m.

Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 2 p.m.

Ottawa vs. Vancouver at Vancouver, British Columbia, 3 p.m.

Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Colorado, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

Monday’s Games Columbus at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s Results Buffalo 4, San Jose 2 Colorado 4, Phoenix 2 Minnesota 2, Vancouver 1, SO Anaheim 1, St. Louis 0

8TV SPORTSWATCH SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE Pro basketball New York at Bulls, noon, ABC Auto racing NASCAR, Sprint Cup, The Profit on CNBC 500, 2 p.m., FOX Golf PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, final round, noon, TGC; 2 p.m., NBC Pro hockey Iowa at Wolves, 3 p.m., WCUU Philadelphia at Washington, 11 a.m., NBC Heritage Classic, Ottawa vs.

Vancouver, 3 p.m., NBCSN Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m., NBCSN Men’s basketball Wisconsin at Penn St., 11 a.m., BTN George Mason at George Washington, 12:30 p.m., NBCSN

Purdue at Iowa, 1 p.m., BTN Marquette at Villanova, 1 p.m., CBS Ohio St. at Indiana, 3 p.m., CBS Georgia Tech at Florida St., 5 p.m., ESPNU Stanford at Arizona, 7 p.m., ESPNU Oregon St. at UCLA, 8 p.m., FS1 Women’s basketball Duke at North Carolina, noon, ESPN Central Michigan at Toledo, 1 p.m., CSN Nebraska at Purdue, 1 p.m., ESPN2 West Virginia at Baylor, 1:30 p.m., FS1 Iowa at Illinois, 3 p.m., BTN Vanderbilt at Kentucky, 3 p.m., ESPN2 Indiana at Michigan St., 5 p.m., BTN Soccer Premier League, Cardiff at Tottenham, 10:25 a.m., NBCSN

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A new shelf life on shelf items Joliet woman restores, transforms crystal keepsakes

By DENISE M. BARAN-UNLAND

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How to send glassware to Gates for repair: • Package glass at least 4” from all sides of the box.

• Use a box within a box.

• Pack newspapers in this 4” space and place well wrapped glass in the center of the box.

• Return shipping: A service charge is added for postage, handling and insurance.

• Ship to: Mary Lou Gates, 1001 Oakland Ave., Joliet, 60435

J

ust recently, a woman called Mary Lou Gates, told her she had found a business card from 1973, and asked Gates if she still repaired crystal.

Of course Gates, who not only still restores crystal and porcelain to pre-chipped conditions but also can identify patterns and the company that produced them, was still in business, still charging low prices for her work, and still advertising mainly through “word of mouth.”

If Gates can’t repair it, she will turn the item into something else: a paperweight, an ornament, and jewelry. Broken goblets become bells with the addition of a sterling silver chain and a crystal clapper, she said.

“Someone just bought five extra goblets and asked me to make them into bells for the bridesmaids,” Gates said. “I mainly fix things that are chipped and broken.

People are so happy when they can put them back on the shelf.”

Gates, now 66, of Joliet, was 21 and working at a veterinary clinic when her parents, Mary and John Gates, who owned M & J Antiques on Ruby Street in Joliet, bought a lapidary machine at a garage sale. Their intention was to repair broken items in the shop.

John Gates (now deceased) had trouble with the machine so he asked his daughter to “fool around with it.” Gates experimented with fitting mismatched stoppers into wine decanters and found she had a knack for it.

As news of Gates’ skill spread, she became so busy with client orders in her basement and working on site in department stores,

Drop off crystal needing repair at the following location: • David Anthony Jeweler’s, 1876 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox 815-463-4653, www.davidanthonyjewelry.com Visit marylouscrystalrepair.com for show schedule and additional drop-off locations.

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For 45 years, Mary Lou Gates of Joliet has been repairing crystal pieces.

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According to marylouscrystalrepair.com: • (Crystal repair is) an art that can remove chips so well that it is virtually impossible to detect any repairs.

• Glass cannot be added to or re-fired.

• Process removes the chips by grinding and buffing.

• It must also be re-beveled and highly polished to perfection before it is returned as restored.

• Repairable items: goblets, vas-

es, bowls and pitchers, including the reshaping of spouts. Bases and stems can be reattached.

• Broken goblets can be turned into bells by removing the bases and adding a crystal bead for sound.

• Rates: The average price for chips begins at $12 a stem. Re-styling goblet into bells is $10. China prices vary.

Work credits include items in the National Museum of Archives, Washington, D.C. (from President

Jimmy Carter’s administration) Governor’s Mansion, State of Illinois (under James R. Thompson’s administration); and Bergner’s (with over 20 locations in Illinois and Wisconsin); Gates has discussed her work on TV and radio shows. She has appeared at numerous Chicago-area antique shows and art and craft shows around the region.

Contact Gates at 815-726-5554 or crystalrepair1001@sbcglobal. net

antique stores and crafts shows, she let the veterinary job go.

Eventually, Gates’ husband, Bob Mahalik, became involved, too. At

shows, Mahalik often dons the apron and repairs the items while Gates, who “gets to dress up,” talks to customers. Mahalik also experimented with different

grades of belts, increasing Gates’ efficiency because, yes, Gates is still using the original lapidary machine.

“He did one vase for me that would have taken me

“I mainly fix things that are chipped and broken.

People are so happy when they can put them back on the shelf.”

Mary Lou Gates Joliet woman who repairs crystal half the day,” Gates said.

“A harder, tougher, smaller grade of belt cut right through it.”

Sometimes, Gates said, clients will comment that the younger generation does not appreciate the effort taken to preserve family heirlooms for future generations.

Gates feels the passage of time will eliminate their concerns.

“I tell them, ‘Keep it in the family. If it was grandma’s,’ ” Gates said, “ ‘They’ll appreciate it when they get older.’ ”

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PEOPLE BRIEFS Spc. Robert R. Ortiz Jr., a supply specialist with the Army Reserve Medical Command, competed in ARMEDCOM’s prestigious Robert Ortiz Jr. “Best Warrior Competition” in Helena, Montana. Ortiz, 20, a Pinellas Park Soldier, started his intense training for this competition

last year when he was selected as alternate.

Ortiz, a Lockport native, lives in Safety Harbor.

USF students attend Hispanic Conference University of St. Francis students attended the 31st Annual National Conference of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute in Chicago, Feb. 13-16.

The USHLI conference is the largest cross-generational Hispanic conference in the nation,

attracting students, young professionals, career professionals and senior citizens. The following USF students from this area attended the USHLI conference: • Channahon – Shannon Patino • Crest Hill – Leslie Juarez • Joliet – Tanya Arias, Alex Campos, Estefani Gonzalez, Blanca Limon, Ricardo Magadan, Laura Munoz, Ulises Ornelas and Stephanie Rodriguez • Romeoville – Melissa Bahena – The Herald-News

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Members of the Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary Club serve chocolate fondue during Valentine’s Day weekend in Frankfort.

THE HERALD-NEWS Frankfort’s Winter on the Green’s final segment for 2014 was on Valentine’s Day Weekend.

The Village of Frankfort, Frankfort Boy Scout Troop 270 and the Tinley-Frankfort Rotary Club co-sponsored the

event. The Tinley-Frankfort Rotary Club prepared a variety of chocolate fondue to the delight of chocoholics.

Members of Frankfort Boy Scout Troop 270 demonstrated winter campout tips and prepared their hot cobbler in three flavors, blueberry, peach and cherry.

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PEOPLE BRIEFS Minooka resident now shareholder with firm McClure Engineering Associates Inc. announced that Timothy Juskiewicz has recently become a shareholder of the firm. Juskiewicz currently works in the Ottawa division, which serves as the firm’s water and wastewater expertise hub.

Juskiewicz is a registered professional engineer in both Illinois and Iowa with a bachelors of science in civil engineering from Purdue University in Indiana. He is also a certified floodplain manager in Illinois.

He has extensive experience with projects relating to the conveyance, distribution and pumpage of utilities in addition to the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants.

Tim lives in Minooka with his wife, Susan, and daughters, Heather and Chloe.

Patterson Travel earns Best of Joliet award Patterson Travel, 2295 Essington Road, Joliet, has been selected for 2013 Best of Joliet award in the cruise agency category by the Joliet Award Program. Each year the Joliet Award Program identifies companies that have achieved marketing success in their community and business category.

Joliet West Speech Team earns third place The Joliet West speech team earned third place at the regional competition and advanced to the IHSA state finals in six categories.

The six students are Jordan Dominguez, Jacob Dunskis, Elizabeth Malloy, Viridiana Marquez, Madison Schlegel and Sophia Zambrano.

They will compete in Dramatic Duet Acting, Dramatic Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking, Original Comedy, Prose Reading and Special Occasion Speaking.

Joliet Central’s speech team advances to finals Joliet Central’s Speech Team advanced to the IHSA state finals in 11 of the 12 categories at the regional competition.

Nine students secured a fourth place finish or higher to advance from the preliminary rounds. Justice Weston took

third place in Dramatic Interpretation, while Jarais Musgrove and Karen Perez also took third place in Dramatic Duet Acting.

Musgrove took first place overall in Prose Reading, receiving all first place rankings the entire tournament. Musgrove,

Perez and Weston will represent the Steelmen at the IHSA Speech Sectionals.

– The Herald-News

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Nicole Anne Ragusa and Edgar Rosendo Martinez were united in marriage at St. Raymond’s Cathedral in Joliet on November 9, 2013 by Father Brad Baker. The bride is the daughter of Al and Sarah Petro and David Ragusa of Joliet. The groom is the son of Evaristo and Amelia Martinez of Joliet. Maid of Honor was Sarah Hietschold and Junior Maid of Honor was Elizabeth Petro. Best Man was Omar Martinez. Bridesmaids were Alyson Pine, Heather Bartholomew, and Kristen Sterr. Groomsmen were Rich Carlson, Jeff Michels, Jim Bartholomew, and Mike Coloma. Ushers were Thomas Bachtler and Sean Matay. Ring bearer was Cristian Arias. Flower girls were Ayleen Maldonado and Karely Estrada. Greeters were Lily Ragusa and Chloe Ragusa.

The bride is a graduate of Northern Illinois University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and will receive her Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist in May 2014. She is a kindergarten teacher at Troy Hofer Elementary School. The groom is a graduate of Northern Illinois University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and is employed at Surgical Instrument Services. The couple now resides in Minooka, Illinois.

Sheila Barnes Kane and Daniel Andrew Short were united in marriage on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Joliet. Reverend James Lennon was celebrant. The bride is the daughter of Doctor Thomas and the late Merrily Kane of Joliet. The groom is the son of Duaine and Karyl Short of Jerseyville, IL. Maid of honor was Erin Kane. Bridesmaids were Sarah Kuehl, Mary Mudron, Maureen Kane, Kathleen Kane, Kelly Brenczewski, Kristin Berdis and Amy Gollan. Flower girl was Kayla Mudron.

Best men were Drew Short and Justin Baecht. Groomsmen were Pat Tepen, Quinn Shortal, Shane DeSherlia, Mason Copley, Joe Kane and Tom Kane.

Ushers were Greg Hampton, Josh Stumpe and Ryan Hansen. Ring bearer was Jake Kuehl. The reception was held at the Esplanade Lakes in Downers Grove. The happy couple honeymooned in Ireland. The bride is employed at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital as a doctor of physical therapy. The groom is employed by General Electric as an account manager.

They reside in Plainfield, IL.

Piazza-Shelby Wedding Announcement Katie Piazza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Piazza of Joliet, IL and Jerry Shelby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Shelby of Liberty Township, Ohio were married on April 5th, 2013.

The ceremony was held at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, IL, with Katie’s Aunt Patricia Piazza officiating at the ceremony. Ceremony music was acoustically played by Patrick Reilley; friend of the bride. The reception music was performed by Audiomatic Band; friend’s of the couple. Photos were taken by Gina Christine Photography; friend of the bride.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister Nicole Piazza-Schoneck as maid of honor.

The bridesmaids were Jenny Olstza-Glynn and Jessica Poffenbarger; friends of the bride, Shannon Mersch; cousin of the groom and junior bridesmaid Deanna Shelby; sister of the groom.

The best man was Joe Shelby, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were AJ Shelby; brother of the groom, Jeff Flaig and Josh Haugen; friends of the groom. The ushers were Adam Mersch; cousin of the groom and Adam Mahalik; friend of the bride.

The couple honeymooned in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana in December.

Katie and Jerry reside in Chicago, IL in the Uptown neighborhood.

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Lockport acting students earn state honors Three Lockport Township High School students earned top acting honors after being chosen to participate in the AllState production of “Grapes of Wrath,” which consisted of only 30 cast members and was held in January at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival.

Students included Patrick Gosney, Mitch McLaughlin and Brandon Vlach, members of the Porter Players.

They are taught and guided

by LTHS teacher/director Laura Gilbert. All were honored at the district’s Feb. 24 board meeting.

Museum exhibit features Native American dioramas Grundy County Historical Society and Museum has joined with the Immaculate Conception School for its latest exhibit.

The school’s third=grade class produced dioramas and written reports to show how Native Americans lived in many areas of the country.

The exhibit will be available for six weeks.

Museum hours are from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 510 W. Illinois St., Morris.

– The Herald-News

Violet Suddeth Challand of DeKalb (formally Waterman) is celebrating her 95th. birthday on March 5th.

She has two children, Carol (Scott) Gerbitz of Walnut, Rodney (Marilyn) Challand of Sycamore.

Six grandchildren, Chris Gerbits, Catherine (Tim) Zirkle, Rob (Barb) Gerbitz, Gennie(Brian)Siwicki, Ryan (Meagan) Challand, David Junction, Jacquie (Tim) Szewczyk and fourteen great grandchildren.

An Open House will be held on March 9th from 2 - 4 pm. at Oak Crest Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Dr. DeKalb, Ill. The event is being planned by her children Carol (Scott) Gerbitz and Rodney (Marilyn) Challand. Violet and her husband Robert, farmed in Waterman until his retirement in 1985. Bob and Violet were married for 74 years before his passing in 2001.

Violet would enjoy hearing from her friends, cards can be sent to: Oak Crest Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive DeKalb, Il 60115, Attn, Violet Challand. Please omit gifts.

Don and Barb Walker of Joliet along with Carl and Ruth Ziesmer, Jr. of Joliet would like to announce the engagement of their children, Laura and Dan. The future bride is a 2006 graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy and a 2011 graduate of DePaul University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She is currently teaching at Providence Catholic Children’s Academy. The future groom is a 2006 graduate of Minooka Community High School and a 2011 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. He is currently employed at Lakeshore Beverage. Dan and Laura will exchange vows at the Cathedral of St. Raymond on April 26, 2014. Invitations will be issued.

Toth 60th Wedding Anniversary Paul Toth and Bonnie (Becker) Toth will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on February 27th. They were married at St Cyril’s Church in 1954. They are the proud parents of 4 wonderful loving children, Paul Jr., Penny Giacomi, Thomas and Timothy. They were blessed with 5 very special grandchildren, Dr. Mark Giacomi (Kyla) Matthew and Michael Giacomi, Kristen and Paul Toth III and Nicholas Toth. They are also blessed with 2 extra special great grandchildren, Dominic and Joseph Giacomi. A celebration in their honor will be held for family and friends at The American Legion Post 1080 on March 8th.

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The students at Anna McDonald School, Manhattan, got “Fired Up!” during a school-wide tournament, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, to help fight heart disease.

Students who donated to the American Heart Association were eligible to participate in a knock out tournament in the gym.

Students who donated $10 or more also received a red “Get Fired Up” T-shirt.

Fourth-grade student Ben Wilson collected the most donations. Mrs. Kirk’s fourthgrade class collected the most money overall and received a pizza party.

The school collected over $3,220.

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Knights of Columbus gives back to Daybreak Center The Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council 4400 recently donated over 500 pounds of food to the pantry at Daybreak Center in Joliet. Members bought food with proceeds from the club’s annual car show and

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Knights of Columbus 4400 Club President Rick Evans Jr. loads food into the back of a 1957 Chevy Truck for the delivery to Daybreak Center.

weekly fish fry.

Since 2012, Knights of Columbus councils worldwide have donated over $2.7 million and 3.8 million pounds of food to local food pantries, community food banks and soup kitchens through its Food for Families program.

New Lenox Park District earns chamber award At the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, the New Lenox Park District

received the inaugural Chamber Partner Award.

This award honors the many nonprofit, civic and governmental agencies that serve and partner with the Chamber of Commerce.

The New Lenox Park District has been an active member in the New Lenox Chamber for more than 35 years. Greg Lewis, executive director, accepted this award on behalf of the park board and staff.

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John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth-graders Nicole Chlibovytsch, Alivia Sidman and Alicen Ford work on the “jitterbug” robot they’re building for a class project. JFK Algebra II honors teacher Megan McSweeney led the special STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) project, which included lessons on binary code, transistors, Ohm’s law and light-emitting diodes. Successful students ended up with a palm-sized robot that “jitters” across the table.

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Frankfort’s Winter on the Green Chili Cook-off was moved to Founders Center because of the cold and snow.

More than 200 people gathered to taste eight varieties of chili and vote for their favorites.

Prizes were awarded for first, second and third place, and “Crowd Pleaser.”

The annual event is the fifth in a series of six Winter on the Green events.

The winner of the Chili Cookoff was Jimmy Jos of Bourbonnais.

For complete event listings, visit www.villageoffrankfort. com.

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GREAT TEACHER WINNERS On March 10, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry will honor 20 outstanding Joliet area elementary, intermediate and secondary teachers with a banquet at the Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom at 15 S. Richards St., Joliet.

Teachers will also receive gifts donated by chamber member businesses. The program began in 2008.

“We feel this is one of the premier chamber programs, with teachers getting the recognition they deserve for the hard work they do,” said Russ Slinkard, president and CEO of the Joliet Chamber.

Mary Jaworski, executive vice president of the chamber enjoys seeing how the business community “supports and honors our great teachers.”

“The support extended by chamber businesses is a great surprise,” Jaworski said, “and greatly appreciated by the teachers.”

The banquet begins with a social hour at 5 p.m. The dinner and program follows at 6 p.m. The banquet is open to the public.

Tickets are $30 each. Reservations are required.

Call the Joliet Chamber office at 815-727-5371.

Ashley Backhoff, Pershing Elementary School, Joliet Backhoff has taught in District 86 for five years, as a substitute teacher for two years and a firstgrade teacher at Pershing Elementary School for three years. Backhoff married her high school sweetheart four years ago and has a daughter, Payden. Originally from Homer Glen, Backhoff earned her associate degree from Joliet Junior College and her bachelor’s in elementary education from Lewis University in Romeoville. Backhoff lives in Wilmington.

Rochelle Bjelland, Joliet Central High School Bjelland has taught at Joliet Central High School for eight years. She teaches food fundamental and culinary classes. She has two children. Her parents are retired and live in Goose Lake. Bjelland has a brother and sister. She continues taking classes to further her education. She lives in Morris.

Michelle Cullen, Taft Elementary School, Joliet Cullen has taught five years at Taft Elementary School as the intermediate level adaptive skills, behavior and communication classroom teacher.

Her family includes her mother Sharon Cullen, grandparents Vic and Betty Pavlich, fiancé Kevin Lynn, uncle Bill Pavlich and sisters Becky and Lauren Cullen. She graduated in 2005 from Lockport Township High School and from Lewis University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education. In 2013, Cullen graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais with a master’s degree in school improvement and leadership.

Cullen lives in Joliet.

Therese Dobry, Troy Crossroads and Hofer Elementary Schools, Shorewood Dobry has taught in Troy schools for nine years and currently teaches second and fourth grades.

Her family includes husband Scott and three children: Jake, a student at St. Louis University in Missouri; Eric, a student at Marquette University in Wisconsin; and Claire, a student at Minooka High School. Jake and Eric are both Eagle Scouts.

Dobry graduated from DePaul

University with a bachelor’s degree in commerce and from University of St. Francis with a master’s degree in education.

She lives in Minooka.

Elizabeth Duesing, Troy Craughwell Elementary School, Shorewood Duesing has taught at Troy Craughwell for 13 years, nine years teaching third grade and four years teaching Project ACE. Duesing is married and has two sons.

She graduated from Elmhurst College, received a certificate in early childhood from Silver Lake College in Wisconsin and has her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet. Duesing lives in Plainfield.

Lauren Finaldi, Joliet Catholic Academy Finaldi, a teacher for 26 years, has taught at JCA for five years. She teaches Spanish and is the moderator of Spanish Club, La Esperanza and National Spanish Honor Society.

Finaldi has 19-year-old twin daughters. She graduated from Bradley University in Peoria with a degree in secondary education and spanish and has done graduate studies at the University of Salamanca, Spain. Finaldi lives in Naperville.

Jeffrey Grimes, Joliet Central High School Grimes has taught fulltime for 14 years, first as a bilingual teacher at Joliet Central before moving to Chicago public schools in 2006 and then returning to Joliet Central in 2011. Grimes’ family includes his parents Allen and Cynthia, sister Christine, wife Beatriz Soto and sons: Jeffrey, Adrian and Mateo. Grimes began his college education at Joliet

Junior College, transferred to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and graduated with a degree in international ministries. He earned a teaching certificate and his master’s in teaching from National Lewis University in Romeoville. Grimes lives in Chicago.

Philip Jayko, Joliet Central High School Jayko has been an instructor of U.S. Army ROTC at Joliet Central for eight years. He retired from the Army after 21 years of active duty. His family includes his wife Kyong Hui, and children Eddie and Sarah. His education includes the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College and a bachelor’s degree in forestry management from Purdue University in Indiana. He lives in Minooka.

Kristen Koppers, Joliet West High School Koppers has taught college prep English at Joliet West High School for ten years.

She began teaching high school English in 2002 at Lockport High School and taught two semesters as an adjunct professor at Joliet Junior College. Koppers is married to Kris and they have a son, Jakob. She graduated from Lincoln-Way High School and then earned a bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism from Western Michigan University and earned a master’s in English and education administration from Governors State University. She lives in Channahon.

Scott Larson, William B. Orenic Intermediate School, Shorewood Larson has taught for the Troy school district for seven years, all of them at William B. Orenic Intermediate School. Currently, he teaches fifth-grade social studies. In the past, he taught English Language Arts. Before

coming to Troy, Larson taught sixth, seventh and eighth grade English Language Arts for Community Unit District 2. Raised in the Morris area, Larson and his siblings all graduated from Joliet Junior College, where Larson earned two associate degrees. He transferred to the University of St. Francis for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education.

Larson also completed a masters’ degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Larson lives in Yorkville.

Andrea Leverso, Troy Crossroads Elementary School, Shorewood Leverso is in her third year of teaching for the Troy School District. She is a special education teacher for the Elementary Instructional 1 Program. Leverso’s family members are parents Terry and Peggy Leverso, a sister who is attending South Suburban College, fiance Dan West and a Cockapoo named Tanner. Leverso graduated from Troy schools and Joliet West High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University in Normal. Her area of study was special education learning and behavior. Leverso lives in Joliet.

Amberley Maierhofer, Farragut Elementary School, Joliet Maierhofer has taught second grade at Farragut Elementary School since 2006. She is married to Matt and has a daughter, Ellie.

Maierhofer graduated from Seneca High School, University of St. Francis in Joliet and Benedictine University in Lisle with a master’s in reading. Maierhofer lives in Channahon.

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GREAT TEACHER WINNERS Continued from page 42 Susan Martin, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Joliet

Peter Nackovic, Joliet West High School Nackovic teaches World Affairs and psychology at Joliet West High School. His family includes parents Simon and Janet, wife Lindsay, sister Missy Kline, brother Nick and pit bull

Jennifer Pfeifer-Romero, Gompers Junior High School, Joliet Romero, a teacher for more than eight years, is in her fifth year of teaching at Gompers. She currently teaches bilingual language arts for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Romero has taught more than eight years. Her family includes her husband Pedro and son Joshua, who attends Lincoln-Way Central High School, where Romero graduated. Romero credits her mother-in-law for teaching her Spanish. Romero graduated from Joliet Junior College and the University of Illinois Chicago. She majored in the teaching of English and also took ESL endorsement classes.

Romero’s family has resided in

the New Lenox-Joliet area for generations. Romero lives in New Lenox.

Aimee Marie Schertz, Cathedral of St. Raymond School, Joliet Schertz has taught junior high social studies, language arts and religion for four years, Schertz’s family includes her husband Joe and three children: Alana, Aliva and Joseph. She graduated from Joliet Catholic Academy and the University of Saint Francis in Joliet, where she majored in education.

Schertz is currently taking graduate classes. She lives in Joliet.

Kristine Sommers, Rockdale Public School Sommers has taught in Rockdale for ten years. She began working as a half-day aide kindergarten teacher and then taught third grade for four years. She currently teaches kindergarten.

Sommers’ family includes her parents Mike and Bunny Bilica, her brothers Michael and Taylor, her husband Eric and their daughter Reese and the family’s three dogs: Halli,

Wrigley and Bella. Sommers graduated from West Liberty State College in West Virginia and earned her master’s degree in reading and literacy from Benedictine University in Lisle.

She lives in Crest Hill.

Julie Templin, Pershing Elementary School, Joliet Templin is a third and fourth grade special education inclusion teacher. Her family includes her parents Roger and Debra Templin, her brother Ryan, her fiance James Bark, her cat Josie and a dog, Moose. Templin grew up in Bridgeview and attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston with a double major in elementary education and special education and a minor in English. She earned her master’s as a reading specialist from Concordia University Chicago. Templin lives in Crest Hill.

Myra Timms, MJ Cunningham Elementary School, Joliet Timms has taught fourth grade at MJ Cunningham Elementary School for six years. Timms is also a cheer-

leading coach, Soar program supervisor and after-school tutor. She is the oldest of two children with loving parents and a daughter, Mia. Timms earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Aurora University and her master’s degree in education from the University of St. Francis in Joliet. She lives in Bellwood.

Kathryn Willis, Rockdale Public School Willis has taught at Rockdale for 15 years and currently teaches fourth grade. Willis’ family includes her parents Kevin and Diane Willis, brother Sean, nephew Sam and boyfriend CJ. Willis is a graduate of Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox.

She earned a degree in elementary education from the University of Illinois Champaign and a master’s from Concordia University. Willis lives in Crest Hill.

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Martin, a teacher for 13 years, has taught the last seven years as a special education teacher for students that are deaf, hard of hearing and that have learning disabilities. Martin has been married to Sam Martin for 27 years and she has three daughters: Anne, Erin and Colleen. Martin graduated from the former St. Francis Academy in Joliet. She earned her bachelors in education, deaf and hard of hearing from Illinois State University in Normal and her masters in education, early childhood education from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Martin lives in Minooka.

Levi. Nackovic graduated from University of St. Francis in Joliet with a degree in social science and earned his master’s in curriculum and instruction from Concordia University. Nackovic lives in Joliet.

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Ellen Hopkins, a novelist who writes primarily for teens and young adults, said: “For shortterm relaxation, I take a hot tub. It’s my best way to unblock writers’ block, too.”

So, if you have a difficult decision to make at the bridge table, take a quick bath – if the other players don’t mind the delay, of course. Still, one of Hopkins’ words is relevant to this deal.

How can the defenders defeat three no-trump after West leads his fourth-highest spade to dummy’s bare king?

North was right to respond three no-trump. Mentally look on king-singleton as king-doubleton. Even when the opening leader has the ace, he isn’t going to lead it against a no-trump contract.

South starts with seven top tricks: one spade (given the first trick), three hearts, one diamond and two clubs. The extra winners can obviously come from diamonds. And if that finesse is working, declarer will take the first 11 tricks. Even if the finesse loses, South will be all right if the opponents cannot cash four spade tricks.

How can the defenders get those four spade winners? At trick one, East must drop his queen under dummy’s king.

This serves two purposes: It tells partner about the queen and jack, allowing him to underlead the ace on the next round, and it unblocks the suit. (West knows the queen cannot be a singleton, because that would give South six spades.)

Declarer will take the losing diamond finesse, whereupon the defenders can run four spade tricks – but only if East unblocked the queen at trick one.

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Woman discovers old flame blew smoke about his past Dear Abby: I have been single for five years. I recently reconnected with a man I lost contact with 13 years ago. We went out a few times and it was wonderful.

Out of curiosity, I began checking him out online, starting with his mother, who he had mentioned was a surgeon. When I could find no information on her, I started looking up other things.

Abby, I could find nothing about him or his family. His mother does not have a medical license, and there are no property records or any record of a marriage license to his second wife.

When I confronted him, he was furious and accused me of not trusting him. Now he doesn’t want anything to do with me. I’m heartbroken.

I feel guilty for not trusting him, even though I know he hasn’t been honest with me. Is it wrong to do background checks on people you date? – Dating A Man Who Doesn’t Exist Dear Dating: It isn’t wrong to do some checking. In fact, these days it’s very common. But I wonder, having known this man years ago, what made you curious enough to double-check? Also, how good

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips are you at research? And when you “confronted” him, were you hostile, which would have made him react defensively?

Please do not waste another minute feeling guilty about this.

If he isn’t the person he portrayed himself to be, you may have dodged a bullet.

Dear Abby: My 7-year-old son is a great winner when we play games, but he’s a terrible loser.

When he loses a game, he loses control. He screams, yells, hits and sometimes bites. Is there a way to stop this behavior? – Losing The Battle At Home Dear Losing The Battle: You have described a child who is unable to handle frustration or control his emotions. When a child is 2 or 3, this kind of behavior is understandable. But by age 7, your son should have learned to manage his frustration more appropriately.

If his poor sportsmanship continues, it will cause problems with his peers. You should discuss

this with him while he is rational, BEFORE you play any games with him. Explain that games are supposed to be fun, and “when we lose, we are given the chance to learn from our mistake.”

It might also be helpful to impose consequences when your son acts out. But if that doesn’t help him, then you should have him evaluated physically and neurologically to make sure there is nothing medically wrong.

Dear Abby: I’m an 11-year-old girl, and my mom has a boyfriend who lives with us. Mom said that he comes first in her life. When she told me that, I felt like she didn’t love me anymore. He tries to be my father, acts like he owns the house and gets me in deep trouble. I have considered moving in with my dad. What should I do?

– Preteen In Florida Dear Preteen: Now that your mother has made her priorities clear, I think it is time you discussed this with your father. If he is willing and able to take care of you, you might be better off living with him.

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Reduce possibility of falls for elderly family members Dear Doctor K: My elderly mother is moving in with me, and I’m worried she will fall while I’m at work or asleep. How can I make my home safer for her?

Dear Reader: With some fairly simple steps, you can reduce your mother’s risk of falls. Among people 65 and older, falling ranks as the top cause of injuries. In older people, injuries from falls can be disabling, even fatal.

Falls not only are more dangerous in older people; they also are much more likely. Worsening vision and balance are the main culprits. A room that doesn’t look hazardous at all to a young or middle-aged adult can, in fact, be dangerous for seniors.

To reduce the tripping hazards your mother could encounter inside your house, start by taking an inventory. Walk through your entire home. Carefully consider each room, including hallways and floors, for potential dangers.

Here are some common trip hazards, and what you can do about them: • Furniture can be hazardous if your mother has to pass through narrow channels to walk to a chair, for instance, or from it.

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff Reduce this hazard by rearranging your furniture to create clear, wide walking paths.

• Do you have steps that are uneven or broken? If so, they’re particularly dangerous. Not only do they encourage falls, but the falls may be down the stairs, resulting in repeated injuries. Above all, repair the steps.

• Take a close look at your carpets and rugs. Is any carpeting loose or torn? If so, if the tear is too large to be repaired, you should seriously consider replacing it.

Don’t forget throw rugs, especially those with unsecured edges.

Consider removing them. At a minimum, use double-sided tape to prevent rugs from slipping.

• Clutter on the floor is another obvious problem. Find new places to stash papers, books, shoes and other items that wind up on your floors.

• Do you have wires and cords that your mother would have to step over or around? Coil or

tape cords and wires away from walking paths. If you can’t avoid some cords being on a walking path, tape them to the floor with clear tape.

• Don’t neglect the bathroom, another spot where falls often occur. The tub or shower floor can be particularly dangerous if it is slippery. Use non-slip strips on the floor of your shower or tub. Install grab bars near the tub and toilet.

Non-slip rubber mats on bathroom floors are another good idea.

• Finally, consider lighting.

Replace light bulbs that are missing or burned out. Add lamps to spaces that could use more light.

Install automatic night lights in any spot where someone is likely to walk – like to the bathroom and kitchen. They should turn on automatically when it’s dark and when they sense movement.

With this kind of planning, you can go a long way toward making your home safe for your mother.

• Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to send questions and get additional information.

Family considers itself loving, happy, god-fearing Dr. Wallace: I’m writing to brighten your day. At the end of my letter, I’m sure you’ll be smiling and saying that your day is sunnier.

During my senior year in high school, my boyfriend of two years and I became engaged.

About three months before graduation, I discovered that I was pregnant. I stayed in school and graduated with good grades. After graduation, my fiance moved in with my mother and me. I was on cloud nine. I had a healthy pregnancy and a fiance who promised to be by my side forever.

In one day, all that came crashing down.

He left with no notice, saying that he wasn’t the father and would take a paternity test to prove it. I was eight months pregnant when he left, and in the following four weeks, I was admitted to the hospital emergency room six times for stress-related false labor.

I tried to contact his family to help me find reasons for his sudden departure, but they refused to talk to me, and after a few calls, they threatened to have me arrested for harassment.

The evening I brought my daughter into this world, I called him, but he hung up on me. But when our daughter was 6 months old, he called again and said he loved me and wanted to get married so we could become a family.

I thought that he was sincere, so we were married and moved in with his parents because he didn’t earn enough money to support a wife and child. We lived there for two years. During that time, he had seven different jobs and four different girlfriends. I continued to stay with him because I thought I loved him and eventually we would become that

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace family I dreamed about.

Finally, I came to the realization that my daughter and I could be a loving family without an unfaithful husband and a do-nothing father.

During my stay at his parents’ house, I had a part-time job that gave me the opportunity to secretly put away some of my earnings. This allowed me to buy a trailer home.

I am now working full-time at a fair wage and my daughter and I couldn’t be happier. She is now 3 years old and the light of my life. She keeps my spirits high and I’m very proud to be her mother.

Last week, we made the discovery of gardening together.

My daughter and I are a family – a happy, loving, God-fearing family – and I am as proud as I can be. – Mother, Davenport, Iowa.

Dear Mother: You were 100 percent correct.

Your letter brightened my day and the day of our readers, and I know it will keep doing so for many days and weeks to come.

Parents and their children who don’t share love, respect, happiness, loyalty and trust lose the true meaning of what a family should be.

It’s not the number of people; it’s the character of the people that makes a family a real family.

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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By ED SYMKUS More Content Now There’s not much to complain about regarding terrific, horrifying, insightful exploration of war. But let me get one thing off my chest. Nope, it’s not that it’s in Russian and German, and that I had to read it; it’s not the two-plus-hour length; and it’s not that it’s in 3-D (the 3-D experience here is a very positive one, with lots of depth). It’s the film’s use of bookends, of starting then ending with the same contemporary sequence, then flashing back for two hours to a story set in 1942.

It’s a tool that has worked before but comes across here as a forced, artsy gimmick.

But those two hours are the stuff of greatness.

Not, however, the greatness that history buffs or fans of spectacular visual epics might be expecting. I’ve got to go on the record here, noting that the strange trailer for the film is very misleading. It shows planes and tanks and mortars and explosions and hordes of soldiers (and a woman in a bathtub), all of which are indeed in the film, but only in small measure.

Here’s the kicker. The battle of Stalingrad, according to the trailer, “the greatest battle in history,” isn’t even in the film. The story here is about what happened in Stalingrad after the grueling battle between the Russians and the Germans reduced the place to rubble, leaving soot and ash to float through the air, and forcing surviving citizens to eke out an existence in bombed-out buildings and through a

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‘Stalingrad’ is a rugged and often brutal film, showcasing the interior effects of war. terrible food shortage.

Yet even that isn’t what the film is about. It’s an interior look at the effects of war. And it’s actually told on a very small scale.

It’s a character study that gets into the minds of a group of Russian soldiers, led by Captain Gromov (Pyotr Fyodorov), who are among the military men who have come to take back the city from the marauding Nazis. It’s equally a story of a larger group of Germans, ostensibly led

by Captain Kahn (Thomas Kretschmann), a good leader who must answer to a petty and tyrannical superior officer.

The two sides are holed up in separate buildings that are within sight of each other, and one of the film’s major plotlines hangs on the frustrating inability of the Russians to do anything about the Germans, and vice versa. Both

leaders are honorable men, doing what they believe needs to be done, and both are conflicted about some of what they must do. But the circumstances within each building couldn’t be any more different.

There’s a strong camaraderie among the Russians, an idea that’s never even thought of in the stern German camp.

To humanize the story, there’s also the double plotline of two Russian women – one a lone survivor who has lost her family but kind of finds a new one among the Russian soldiers, and one who’s a prostitute being used and abused (and possibly loved) by Captain Kahn.

Do not fear – these two characters do not get in the way of the film; their stories and their involvement with the soldiers add a great deal of emotional texture.

Yet this remains a rugged and often brutal war film, filled with images you won’t soon forget. One that sticks with me is an awful vision of soldiers with their clothing on fire and their guns blazing, who are running toward, screaming at, and attacking their enemies. But another, on the opposite end of the spectrum, involves an impromptu birthday party that exudes tenderness, warmth, and a bit of humor.

In the scheme of things, this really is a small movie. But it does also work, in many ways, as an epic.

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by Fedor Bondarchuk. The film stars Thomas Kretschmann, Pyotr Fyodorov, Mariya Smolnikova andYanina Studilina. The film is rated R.

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TODAY – In order to gain the most from new experiences, it’s imperative to release yourself from past disappointments or negative circumstances. Positivity, dedication and intensity are necessary to perform at your optimum level. With the right attitude, nothing can hold you back.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Your diligence will help you be an effective advocate for your favorite cause. Proceed methodically, and set realistic goals. Offer others the opportunity to assist you, and you will succeed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Discretion must be used when dealing with others. Insisting that your colleagues agree with your opinions will cause friction. It’s advisable to let some of your thoughts remain unspoken.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Luck is with you.

If you follow your hunches, you will encounter a pleasant surprise. Don’t allow negative remarks to discourage you. A romantic adventure is in your future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Make your intentions clear. Pursue your challenges vigorously to achieve amazing results. Don’t let distractions interfere. Aim high and proceed with confidence and courage.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – You have the power to adjust circumstances that you find disagreeable. Follow the advice of a trusted friend regarding your professional life. Refrain from involving yourself in emotional scenes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Don’t allow petty jealousies and unfounded fears to get in the way of your romantic life. Express your feelings truthfully and emphasize your intentions. A commitment can be made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Spend time with someone special. Lighthearted fun will be the perfect thing to perk you up. Your carefree attitude will be contagious and will attract positive attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Something or someone is making your life miserable. It’s not the responsibility of others to satisfy your needs.

Don’t be reluctant to distance yourself from an unpleasant or disagreeable situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Creativity will be required in order to fulfill all of your obligations.

Family matters and outside interests are both competing for your time. Ingenuity and adaptability will solve your problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Someone may try to make you appear untrustworthy. Don’t make promises that you can’t keep, and think carefully before committing to any organization or activity. Your integrity could suffer as a result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Open your mind to new possibilities. Opportunities for love and romance are on the horizon. In addition, you may be given the chance to share in a profitable financial enterprise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Circumstances in your personal life have you feeling confused and unsatisfied. Take a close look to discover what is troubling you. You can then take steps to correct the issue.

‘Stalingrad’ a great war film

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172 Bent Tree Lane, New Lenox

2395 Reflections Drive, Aurora

2-story home on a culde-sac lot. 3 beds, 2 1/2 baths. Fresh paint, new carpet and light fixtures. Full basement. Offered at $179,900 Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x20.

MLS # 08531142

2734 Lake Shore Drive, Joliet

properties The full bath on the upper level also has dual sinks, and there is a central air conditioner electric air cleaner in the bathroom closet.

This house has been well-maintained and has many newer items, such as a new roof in 2010, a well pump in 2009, a septic field in 2005, a central air conditioner in 2002, and a garage door opener in 2012. The 27-foot 2 1/2-car garage is enormous. The owner kept four cars in the garage.

For a showing or more information about this inviting property, attend the Open House today from 1-3 p.m. or call Carol Boland, with Re/Max Realty of Joliet, at (815) 741-5077 or (815) 3542102 or email callboland@earthlink.net.

ABOUT THIS PROPERTY Address: 3925 Prairie Lane, Morris Size: 1,650 square feet. Living room is 14x21; family room is 19x17; kitchen is 11x10; dining room is 10x11; laundry room is 7x12; master bedroom is 12x12; second bedroom is 11x11; and third bedroom is 10x10.

Price: $198,900 Contact: Carol Boland, with Re/Max Realty of Joliet, at (815) 741-5077 or (815) 354-2102 or email callboland@earthlink.net

Ground level ranch. 2 beds, 2 baths. Hardwood flrs on first floor.

Back deck overlooks the lake. Finished basement. Offered at $164,900 Jane Hopkins, 730-1900 x23.

MLS # 08416480

3005 Covered Bridge Way, Joliet

Ranch-style townhome. 2 beds, 2 baths. Hardwood floors, crown molding, many upgrades. Offered at Jane $175,000 Hopkins, 730-1900 x23. MLS#08543451

815-730-1900 DowCompanies.com 1300 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435 Tom Mulvey

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3925 Prairie Ln., Morris Clean, fresh country air, a close and vibrant nostalgic downtown, and easy living await you at this stone and frame split-level home in Morris. With its double regulation-size tennis courts, backyard deck, large storage shed, and expansive yard with mature trees, you’ll be more than able to take advantage of the one-acre property, as well.

Inside, you’ll love the 14x12 living room on the main level with its wood laminate floors and wood-burning fireplace. The heatilator-type system also ensures you and your family will be warm and cozy during the wintertime.

The stone wall surrounding the fireplace is dramatic and rustic, and the chimney, built from the same stone, makes a striking outside detail.

The 11x10 kitchen and the 10x11 dining room both have tasteful ceramic tile floors, and the kitchen also has its own eating area, breakfast bar, and pantry-closet. The dishwasher and microwave are only three years old, and the kitchen also comes with an oven/ range, refrigerator and freezer.

Downstairs is the spacious 19x17 family room, the laundry room that comes with a washing machine and dryer, and a bathroom. There is also a large closet and a 20x26 concrete crawl storage space in the lower level. Even more storage space is found in the large attic upstairs.

The three bedrooms in the home are all upstairs and carpeted, and all of the closets have custom organizers.

T o wn h o me -s tyl e condo. 2 beds, 2 1/2 baths. Fresh paint, new carpet and countertops. Full bsmt.

Offered at $174,900 Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x20. MLS # 08544162

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1322 Dahlgren Court, Minooka

Brick duplex. 2 beds, 2 baths. Recently remodeled kitchen with granite and stainless steel. Great location.

Offered at $280,000 Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x20. MLS # 08543321

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MORE CONTENT NOW If your furnace, air conditioner or water heater is not working properly, you probably notice it long before you actually inspect the appliance itself.

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• It’s still under warranty. This may seem obvious but many people forget to check the warranty when their HVAC or water heating system has an issue. If your appliance is still under warranty, having it repaired is a smart financial decision.

• You’ve maintained the product over the years. If you’ve treated your HVAC system to seasonal tune-ups and changed the air filters regularly, and done things like flushing sediment and checking the anode rod in your water heater,

ronment, but if your product is still in its early days, you are probably better off paying for the repairs.

You should replace if: • The previous points are untrue.

If your appliance is not under warranty, in the later stages of life and/ or has been subject to poor maintenance, a replacement will probably be necessary.

• Your unit is running inefficiently. Inefficient is defined as running excessively, constantly turning on and off and failing to heat or cool your home, or provide you with enough hot water. If you notice any of these problems and your unit is in the later stages of its life, it’s time for a replacement.

• Its inefficiencies are hitting you in the pocket book. You may not notice that your unit is running excessively, but you’ll certainly notice a change in your energy bill.

If an outdated, old furnace, air conditioner or water heater is causing a spike in monthly energy expenditures, then it’s time to replace your system.

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SHOWCASE of HOMES BEAUTIFUL DUPLEX IN JOLIET AT TOWNHOMES ON THE LAKE 3540 Lakeshore Drive…Ground-level ranch duplex in desirable community near shopping & quick access to major interstate!

1200+ sq ft, 2 bedrooms on main level, full finished basement with 23x28 rec room with brick fireplace, 3rd bedroom & 3rd full bath – ideal for entertaining & related living! Ceramic floor in kitchen & dining area, granite countertops, appliances stay.

Asking $164,900.

Contact Susie Scheuber at 815-263-5988 for a private showing – view even more photos at www.susiescheuber.com

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13836 Meadow Ln...Rt.59 to 135th to Meadow - In Prairie Knoll, bank-owned, as low as 5% down. 4100 sq ft, fresh paint & new carpeting! 18x15 master suite with 2 walk-in closets, sitting room & bath. 21x14 loft, family room fireplace, 4 car garage, asking $378,000. Patty Balun greets you at the open house today or call Karen at 815-482-8734 for a private showing. View multiple photos at www.makeamove.us

19956 W Mississippi Rd…Solid Flagstone home on over 3 acres – so much room to expand! Bedrooms measure 15x14 & 11x11, crown molding in dining room & 22x13 living room with fireplace. Attached garage, pole barn with electric. All this needs is some tender loving care & it has so much potential! Call Jayne today at 815-405-1738 to see this property. View multiple photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com

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20844 S River Rd…On 1.51 acres just south of Seil Rd. Hardwood floors in all 3 bedrooms & 23x15 living room, 2 baths, solid 6 panel doors, basement.

The 3 car detached garage with loft is ideal for the auto enthusiast or home hobbyist! Call Donna or Rick today to see this home – preview multiple photos at www.thegrayteamsells.com

331 S May St…Great starter with many updates including 12x17 kitchen & main floor bath! Hardwood floors in all 3 bedrooms & under carpet in 15x18 living room. Full basement with half bath, all appliances stay, 2 car garage, deck with pergola. Call Susie today at 815-263-5988 to see this home! Preview multiple photos at www.susiescheuber.com

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909 Greenleaf Dr, Joliet 523 Walsh Ave, Joliet 624 Big Timber Dr, Unit 2, Joliet 2317 Carnation Dr, Crest Hill 202 Diana Ave, Shorewood MLS 08378775…Min from interstates, wood laminate MLS 08276690…2br in Cathedral area. New siding, MLS 08524627…3br 2ba condo, approx. 1,500 sq MLS 08537704…Main flr condo, Plainfield Schools, MLS 08523954…On 85x146 lot min from I-55 & I-80, flring, 14x15 fam rm, poss 4th & 5th bedrooms in roof, windows & bsmt waterproofing in 2005. ft, wood laminate flring in din & liv rm w/fpl. 1 car 2br, lge liv/din combo, in-unit laundry, $69,900 Jim 3br, vaulted 17x20 fam rm, new furnace plus updated bsmt. $145,000 Jennifer Waldvogel 815-409-9768 $69,000 Heather Voudrie 815-272-5181 gar. $133,900 David Roth 815-725-2355 Skorupa 815-693-2970 roof. $158,000 Tammy Tschida 815-378-9608

7608 Red Oak Dr, Plainfield 12232 White Oak Dr, Plainfield 11330 S Belmont Dr, Plainfield 24725 Illini Dr, Plainfield 4118 Rivertowne Dr, Plainfield MLS 08534077…In Autumn Fields, 5br incl 23x15 MLS 08543584…Split-level w/sub-bsmt in Heritage MLS 08540794…Updated home in Champion MLS 08540095…In Wallin Woods, 3,070 sq ft, MLS 08494550…End-unit detached townhouse in luxury master, 3.5ba, sun rm, brick fpl, fin bsmt. Meadows. 3br, 2.5ba, hardwood flr in kit, fam rm w/ Creek. 2,170 sq ft, 4br, 2.5ba, fam rm fpl, fin bsmt, 21x15 master suite, 1st flr den, hardwood flring, Riverside Townes! 2br, prof fin bsmt, new roof & $295,000 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788 fpl. $239,000 Leticia Tassone 815-545-7713 $272,000 Shelbey Hammond 630-292-2998 fin bsmt, $369,500 Leticia Tassone 815-545-7713 siding 2012! $139,900 Lesa Meade 815-483-7233

2022 Fairfield Dr, Plainfield 13107 Taylor St, Plainfield 304 Briar Ln, Morris 1043 Ferrari Dr, Coal City 255 N 2nd Ave, Coal City MLS 08525994…In the Clublands, 2800+ sq ft, MLS 08331429…On 85x142 lot in Dunmoor Estates. MLS 08543212…On 1.3 acres w/woods & creek! MLS 08542971…L-shaped 3br ranch on 80x144 lot MLS 08421406…Almost half acre, 2,000+ sq ft, 4br, 18x13 master suite plus 3 more br up, fpl, fin bsmt. 4br incl 18x23 master suite, fam rm fpl. $350,000 New kit plus updated flooring, furnace & air! 4br, features 2009 addition w/fam rm & 3rd bath! $219,900 2ba, den, attached gar plus heated 8+ car detached $259,900 Gabrielle Shenberg 815-210-5578 Judy Archer, Managing Broker 815-791-9028 Lora Lausch Managing Broker 815-953-3132 2.5ba, $217,900 Mike Johnson 815-252-8396 gar. $144,900 Bryan Kasprisin 815-725-6260

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There’s gold in them thar garages

By JIM HILLIBISH More Content Now Sure sign of spring: My friend Susan logging collector orders.

Sue (she prefers to remain incognito for professional and tax reasons) is a garage-sale mama. Last March, she scored a mint-julep glass for 10 cents on 25th Street NW in Canton, Ohio.

It had “Kentucky Derby 1950” on it. She jawboned the price down from a quarter.

A week later, she sold it for $258 on eBay. Be still my heart.

Everybody’s got a friend who got rich for a few minutes at a garage sale.

It powers the biggest retail extravaganza in town. So does TV, the great bottom fisher of culture. Those trash-to-treasure frenzies – “Pawn Stars” and the cajun version, “American Pickers” and “Auction Hunters” – send us into the streets panning for gold.

Counting classified ads, I figure we’ll have about 150 garage sales per week starting next month when the sun shines. StatisticBrain. com (love that name) counts 165,000 per week nationally attracting 700,000 customers.

Sue has become a professional picker, hired by collectors too preoccupied to scamper around dozens of garage sales. She has lead lists of stuff they want. They pay a commission for her time.

She loves to talk about the sorcery of garage selling.

“Everything you’ve ever thought about value, usefulness and style – stow it. The deal is how much will somebody pay to own this stuff. Period.”

Everything amateurs thought would go fast and high goes slow and low.

Items they think are total crapola sell first and big, but they miss that real money.

Big goes to people who know the market.

Who cares about vinyl records? Sue does.

“Most people don’t even bother to put them out. I always ask,” she says. Here’s the weird thing: “My collectors don’t want the records. They want the covers. They frame them and nail them to the walls.”

Sue buys vinyls for 50 cents (or less) and resells for $2.50 (or much more). But she has an eye out for bigger scores.

“Any one-hit wonder or the Beatles, The Who and anything by somebody who recently died – good stuff.”

Her most unusual score was a box of WWII French Army rations, unopened.

Those guys really ate: Fondue, three types of candy, canned fillets of everything and béchamel noodles.

Bought for $2, resold to a military collector that afternoon for $47.

Sue insists a cute dog welcoming customers on the drive opens wallets.

“Dogs make buyers happy. Happy is huge in this business.”

Her unfavorite items: Toys. “People are convinced anything older than 25 years is priceless. Hardly so.”

And sports memorabilia.

“The card bubble is pretty much over. The signed stuff?

I read where 75 percent of it is fake. Same with Civil War antiques. I don’t go there.”

But she bites on every rusty cookie cutter, enamel pan, action-figure school lunch box, Roy Rogers anything and stuff with advertising on it.

So you see, at any one time, junk flows like waves through our economy, rushing out and like the tide, always flowing back somewhere else. And then one day when you least expect it, your Beatles Blue Box album fetches $600 on eBay. That is, if you did not sell it to the garage-sale mama for three green the day before.

• Jim Hillibish is a columnist at The Repository in Canton, Ohio. Reach him at jim.hillibish@cantonrep. com.

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QUALITY MANAGER A Joliet area manufacturing plant in the coatings industry has an opening for a Quality Manager. The position manages quality resources to ensure product is consistent with established standards and customer requirements. The Quality Manager will also be responsible for communicating response to customer concerns and serve as Management Representative for the ISO quality system. This candidate must have a Bachelor Degree in science or related field, a minimum of five years experience as a QA/QC Manager, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and the ability to interact with crossfunctional teams.

Salary and benefits compensable to the position; resumes accepted at: hrmanager@toyala.com using Quality Manager as the subject line.

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CUSTODIAL POSITIONS PART-TIME The City of Joliet is accepting applications for one part-time Floor Machine Operator / Custodian ($14.29/hour) and one part-time Custodian ($13.46/ hour). Successful candidates should be experienced in general custodial duties with carpet and floor care preferred. MUST HAVE NO CRIMINAL HISTORY. Hours are generally Monday through Friday and will average approximately 25 hrs/week.

Complete job descriptions and applications are available on the City's website: www.city ofjoliet.info or at City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432. Application deadline is March 7, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

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judge gne and then there present a petition re- trict. questing the name of Daniel S. Fitzpatrick be changed to Daniel S. (Published in the Herald-News February 28, March 2, 2014.

Dolliver.

HN186) /s/ Karen Fitzpatrick Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS – IN PROBATE

Minooka – Lakewood Trails IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN P. Townhome 3 bedroom 1.5 bath

central air/heat, patio and yard, DRISCOLL, DECEASED access to clubhouse and pool CASE NO. 2013 P 886 1yr. lease $1315/mo. + deposit call Matt 708-466-0543 CLAIMS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given of the death of John P. Driscoll, of Joliet, AVAILABLE NOW!!

Illinois. Letters of office were issued JOLIET PARKVIEW ESTATES on January 14, 2014 to Most Rev2BR Duplexes starting at erend Joseph M. Siegel, Moderator $800/mo and Single Family Homes. Call for move in specials! of the Curia for the Diocese of Joli815-740-3313 et, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, Illinois 60403. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Will Cresthill Duplex - nice yard, County, 14 West Jefferson Street, 2 car garage, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, C/A, W/D, fridge, new stove, newly Joliet, Illinois 60432 on or before painted, new carpet, $950/mo. September 1, 2014, which date is not less than six (6) months from $950/sec. Credit check req'd. the date of first publication of this 1722 Raynor 815-258-4800 notice, and any claim not filed Joliet West 1 bedroom 22 HOUSES AND APARTMENTS within that period is barred.

N Cagwin includes; water, new 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms, Call 24/7 paint, carpeting. sec req'd no pets. www.willcountryrentals.com call Bernie 815-726-7373 $540 ALEX M. RECHENMACHER 815-726-0000 ~ 815-730-1500 #06300641 Attorney for the Estate JOLIET ~ RIDGEWOOD Remodeled, new kitchen, furnace, 16555 Weber Road 3BR, 2BA, basement, large Yard. Crest Hill, Illinois 60403 CREST HILL ~ 527 PASADENA 708-650-1176 815.221.6100 2BR with balcony, appliances incl.

Secure bldg, no pets, $950/mo.

(Published in the Herald-News

By Appointment. 815-592-3782 February 23, March 2, 9, 2014.

Joliet – Large Sleeping Room Joliet - Affordable Cathedral queen bed, lg. closet, sm. fridge/ HN178) Studio/1BR, utilities included. freezer, kitchen facilities & laundry Elevator, Laundry, Guest Library, included. Clean & Sober Adult Near Bus & Downtown. $450/mo. 815-722-3248 PUBLIC NOTICE $105-$140/wk. $455-$607/mo.

Joliet Room - Big,Clean,Furnished 815-726-2000 newly renovated, wood flrs, fridge STATE OF ILLINOIS Joliet East: 1BR w/appl., heat micro or stove, laundry, elevator, COUNTY OF WILL & water, off st. prkng, $675/mo. on bus line. $95/wk $412/mo +deposit, 630-697-2235 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 815-726-2000 THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Joliet, 3 Br, 1 Ba, $950/mo WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Hardwood flr, priv. pkg., Laundry hookup, Cable ready, Stainless appl., Avail. Now. 815-727-0095.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION Channahon - Established Oil TO CHANGE THE NAME(S) OF Joliet-Across from St. Joe's Change Business for lease. Daniel S. Fitzpatrick TO Daniel S. Hospital, 2 bd/1 bth, new carpet Equipment, inventory, staff & Dolliver & kitchen,all appliance with w/d customer base are all ready for $900-No pets. 815-212-0176 your direction. Terms negotiable.

CASE NO. 14MR0295 LOCKPORT - 225 Bruce Road Call Chris @ (815) 791-3235 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, water incl. for details.

NOTICE $675/mo. + sec. dep. no pets credit and reference check req'd Buying? Selling?

Notice is hereby given that the 630-963-7364 after 5pm.

Renting? Hiring? undersigned on behalf of minor

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shall appear in the Will County Court Annex Building, 57 N. Ottawa, Joliet, Illinois, 60432 courtroom 236 at 9 a.m. on the 31st day of March, 2014 before the judge assigned to hear said matter,

Karen Fitzpatrick 426 S. Third St. Peotone, IL 60468

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com pos s( ), follows: Elizabeth Haro 4421 Timber Ridge Ct. Joliet, IL 60431

pe persons owning the business, with their respective post office address (es), Is/are as follows: Deriene Williams 12929 Peppertree Drive IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Plainfield, IL 60585 hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official this 26th day of February, 2014.

Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, Nancy Schultz Voots this 13th day of February, 2014.

Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots (Published in the Herald-News Will County Clerk March 2, 9, 16, 2014. HN202) (Published in the Herald-News February 16, 23, March 2, 2014.

HN143)

Notice is hereby given that the testing of the in-precinct tabulation optical scan technology equipment for the March 18, 2014 General Primary Election, required by Sec(Published in the Herald-News tion 24B-9 of the Illinois Election February 16, 23, March 2, 2014. Code will be held on Wednesday, HN145) March 5, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Will County Office Building in the PUBLIC NOTICE County Board Room, 302 N. Chicago Street, 2nd Floor, Joliet, IlliCertificate #28962 was filed in nois, as prescribed by the Illinois the office of the County Clerk of Will Election Code. This test is open to County on February 13, 2014 representatives of the political par- where in the business firm of PUBLIC NOTICE ties, the press and the public.

D's Boutique Bid Notice Dated at Joliet this 2nd day of March, 2014.

Located at 12929 Peppertree The New Lenox Community Park District is accepting sealed bids for Nancy Schultz Voots, County Clerk Drive, Plainfield, IL 60585 was registered; that the true or real Precast Concrete Structures in the The County of Will name or names of the person or district.

(Published in the Herald-News PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ March 2, 2014. HN183) SCHEDULE PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WILL COUNTY

To supply building and crane off-loading & setting of two (2) Precast Concrete Structures within our district by June 6th 2014. This date may need to be adjusted especially at Walker Country Estates Park pending the site's development an OSLAD Grant sponsored

by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Refer to Bidding Documents for additional information relating to the scope of work.

Bid Documents will be available at the New Lenox Park District Community Center (1 Manor Drive) New Lenox, Illinois, on March 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

A public bid opening will occur at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the New Lenox Park District Community Center located at 1 Manor Drive, New Lenox, Illinois. Sealed bids will be received until10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the New Lenox Park District Community Center. Bids should be labeled "Precast Concrete Structures".

A Certified or Cashier's check payable to New Lenox Community Park District, or a Bid Bond in an amount equal to Ten Percent (10%) of the total bid amount must accompany each bid. Failure to provide a Bid Bond or Certified or Cashier's Check shall render the bid incomplete and rejected. Once submitted, no bids will be withdrawn without written consent from the New Lenox Community Park District's Attorney.

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in the Herald-News March 2, 2014. HN190)

PUBLIC NOTICE The WILL COUNTY QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTS for the twelve months ended November 30th, 2013 are available for public inspection in the office of: DUFFY BLACKBURN, C.P.A. WILL COUNTY AUDITOR County Office Building 302 North Chicago Street Joliet, Illinois 60432 The Combined Financial Statements and Charts are available online at www.willcountyillinois.com at the Auditor's website.

(Published in the Herald-News March 2, 2014. HN204)

PUBLIC NOTICE The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Certificate #29002 was filed in Payment Bonds in the full amount of the contract price and proof of the office of the County Clerk of Will insurance demonstrating the Bid- County on February 26, 2014 where in the business firm of der's insurability.

The New Lenox Community Park District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, reject non conforming bids, reject conditional bids, waive irregularities in the bidding procedure, or to accept any bid that in its sole opinion best serves the interests of the Park Dis-

Golden Needle Located at 114 N. Larkin Ave., 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

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, this 19th day of February, 2014.

Nancy Schultz Voots Will County Clerk (Published in the Herald-News March 2, 9, 16, 2014. HN203)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Certificate #28981 was filed in the Certificate #28961 was filed in office of the County Clerk of Will the office of the County Clerk of Will County on February 19, 2014 County on February 13, 2014 where in the business firm of where in the business firm of LEO'S REMODELING

Dee V'z Wax & Skincare Studio

Located at 12249 Rhea Dr., Suite Located at 523 Mack St., Joliet, IL 1, Plainfield, IL 60544 was regis- 60435 was registered; that the true tered; that the true or real name or or real name or names of the per-

PUBLIC NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION OF BID FOR JOLIET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #204 JOLIET, ILLINOIS JOLIET CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CENTER ADDITION BID RELEASE 6

MEETING NOTICE The Lockport Board of Police Commission Meetings that are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month beginning at 6:00 p.m. will no longer be held at the Lockport Police Department, 1212 Farrell Road. Beginning March 1, 2014, the Lockport Board of Police Commission Meetings will be held at the Lockport Community Development Center located at 921 S. State Street, Lockport, IL on the 3rd Wednesday of every month beginning at 6:00 p.m.

names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), Is/are as follows: Darcy Ann Van Zijl 2167 Muirfield Trl. Bolingbrook, IL 60490

Gilbane Building Company, Construction Manager for and acting on behalf of Joliet Township High School District #204, is receiving pre-qualification applications from interested contractors for Bid Release 6 Student Center Addition: The Student Center Addition consist of approximately 42,000 SF addition and approximately 3,600 SF of renovation. The addition includes a new Kitchen, Cafeteria, 2 Story Student Services Space, and a 2-1/2 Story Galleria and associated Site Work. The Joliet Township Central High School is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Architect for the project is Wight & Company, Inc. BID RELEASE 6 Bid Package: Description: 03A 04B 05A 05B

Concrete Work Masonry Work Structural Steel Work Architectural Exposed Structural Steel Work 06B General Trades Work 07A Roofing Work

Bid Package: 08A 09D 09E 09F

Description:

Glass & Glazing Work Acoustical & Drywall Work Flooring Work Painting Work

09G Terrazzo Work 11A Kitchen Equipment Work

Bid Package: 21B 22B 23B 26B

Description:

Fire Protection Work Plumbing Work HVAC Work Electrical Work

31C Site Work

The bid documents will be distributed to pre-qualified bidders on or about Thursday, March 6, 2014. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 9:00 A.M., at the Joliet Township High School District #204 Administration Building, 300 Caterpillar Drive, Joliet, IL 60436. A Site Walk Through will be scheduled for Monday, March 24 at 10:00 A.M. at the project site, 104 Collins Street, Joliet IL 60432. Sealed bids are due Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. local time, at Joliet Township High School District #204 Administration Building, 300 Caterpillar Drive, Joliet IL 60436.

To bid this project, bidders must be qualified by Gilbane Building Company. The pre-qualification application is to be completed online at www.iBidPro.com. Questions regarding the prequalification application procedure should be directed to Diedrie Hines at 773/695-3551 or dhines@gilbaneco.com. Bidders who are not prequalified in accordance with the advertisement will have their bids returned unopened.

Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid is required from all Bidders. Guarantee Bonds in the form of a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required from the awarded Bidder.

The work will be done in accordance with the Contract Documents. “FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS INVITATION TO BID WILL RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BIDDER”.

This contract calls for the construction of a “public work,” within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. (“the Act”). The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the “prevailing rate of wages” (hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits) in the county where the work is performed. For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor's website at: http://www.illinois.gov/idol/Pages/default.aspx. All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including but not limited to, all wage, notice and record keeping duties.

Joliet Township High School District #204 and Gilbane Building Company reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All information submitted as part of this process shall be considered public information under the State Freedom of Information Act unless specifically disclosed on the applicable information by the Bidder. Challenges to such exemptions shall be defended solely by the Bidder.

(Published in the Herald-News March 2, 2014. HN189)

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