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As much as I try to resist, I find myself taking several online quizzes a week that, by just answering a few questions, promise to reveal all sorts of insights into who I am.

In the past week, I’ve taken quizzes to find out what fruit I am (a grape, which apparently means I am adaptable and intelligent), which ’80s cartoon series I am (“She-Ra: Princess of Power,” which signifies that I embrace the qualities that make me a unique individual) and which children’s book I am (“Curious George,” which indicates I have an inquisitive spirit).

I suppose that there is some truth to those assessments – although the idea that I share them with thousands of others who get the same results somehow lessens the idea that I’m an original. And the results are sometimes fun: No arguments that my true love celebrity boyfriend is George Clooney. He can call me any time (not that I’m holding my breath).

Maybe these quizzes are nothing more than a way to waste some time, or to start conversations on Facebook with our friends, or a way to affirm what we like about ourselves – because let’s face it, few of these quizzes paint anyone in a negative light.

As I was taking a quiz Thursday night (which “Peanuts” character are you?),

VIEWS Kate Schott I thought about all the new people I’ve met in Will and Grundy counties in the past three months since becoming editor of The Herald-News and Morris Daily Herald. Would I ever use any of the above-mentioned words from these quizzes to describe myself to someone new?

“Inquisitive spirit” is spot-on – although “Curious George” is far from my favorite children’s book (I’m a Dr. Seuss kind of gal). I like discussions that end up in debates on viewpoints, and have been known to take a position I don’t agree with just to keep the conversation going.

I’ve always loved writing and am blessed to have a job that incorporates that love and allows me to use it to share stories of people I always think are more interesting than I am. I’m more comfortable in jeans and a T-shirt than a dress. I love “Star Wars” and baseball movies.

I’m not sure there’s a quiz that would reveal any of that.

These quizzes proport to help us answer that age-old question: Who am I? I’ve found, in my more than three decades on Earth, that rarely is there a simple answer to that question.

The one answer I usually find, when pondering who I am, is that I’m a work in progress. Much as we are still tweaking some aspects of The Herald-News (looking at you, Opinion page and the local daily Business page we want to start), I’m still figuring out who I want to be. And I think that’s OK to admit.

Although, that “Peanuts” quiz? I’m Sally, which means I’m a “sassy world-shaker.”

That one I might strive to emulate. The world could use more sass.

CREST HILL – The White Oak Library District has announced a significant contribution to its new computer campaign.

The Crest Hill Lions Club has pledged a $10,000 contribution to the campaign. The club recently presented a $3,500 check to the library district as the first installment of the $10,000 commitment.

The White Oak Library District, which has branches in Crest Hill, Lockport and Romeoville, is conducting a campaign to raise all $98,250 needed for new public-use computers through contributions. So far, the district has raised $68,250 in cash and commitments, according to a news release from the district.

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Each new computer workstation will cost $750, district officials said.

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Program builds confidence and character, but some see enrollment decline

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Enrollment struggles Nationwide, student enrollment in the Air Force JROTC program has declined about 2 percent within two years, but there appears to be no explanation nationally or within the Lincoln-Way school district.

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NEW LENOX – Amanda Cowfer has gained confidence since she joined the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Lincoln-Way Central High School.

Cowfer, a senior, said the program is important for future generations, as it gave her and others an immediate support structure when entering high school and teaches skills not taught in other classes.

“It basically got me out of my shell,” said Cowfer, who joined the JROTC program as a freshman. “I was very shy and very unsure of myself. I was not willing to take up any leadership, and now I’m ready to go to college.”

But the program was about to be phased out of the Lincoln-Way High Schools because of a decline in enrollment. A backlash from students and their families led to school officials keeping the program, although it will be consolidated to two high schools instead of all four.

Lincoln-Way, however, is not the only high school district that has faced a tough decision about the future of Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs.

“We have 863 units throughout the nation for Air Force JROTC, and many of those school districts are facing similar fiscal challenges like Lincoln-Way,” said Lt. Col. Wilshelia Ezell, chief of operations for the Air Force JROTC program. “The way they approach that challenge is just as unique as the unit itself.”

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Lincoln-Way Central Air Force Junior ROTC cadets space themselves out before a uniform inspection March 27. the program or why they transfer,” Ezell said.

Lincoln-Way officials decided to reduce the number of units in the district because student enrollment was below class average.

Not all local school districts have seen low enrollment for JROTC programs. The Joliet Township High School District Army JROTC program and the Lockport Township High School District 205 Air Force JROTC program both have had enrollment increases in recent years.

“Enrollment in the program is based on student choice, and I would attribute the growth to students viewing the program as worthwhile,” Karla Guseman, assistant superintendent for educational services for Joliet Township High School, said in an email.

Scott Tingley, superintendent for Lincoln-Way, said enrollment has fluctuated over

the years at Lincoln-Way, but enrollment at the district’s West and East High Schools has not been high enough to sustain the program.

“In today’s financial environment for education, it becomes increasingly difficult to offer those auxiliary programs,” he said.

Hoping for the future Cowfer said she thinks enrollment might have been low at Lincoln-Way high schools because the program was split between the four schools, which meant enrollment was uneven.

Both the Air Force and federal law set standards on how many students are needed for each school’s unit and the number of instructors. A Title 10 public law requires at least 100 cadets need to be enrolled in a school with a population of more than 1,000 students.

If the school has fewer than 1,000 students, then 10 percent

must be enrolled in JROTC, Ezell said.

She also said the Air Force requires at least two instructors per unit at each school, although they can be flexible with this requirement if cadet enrollment is between 151 and 181, the latter of which is the maximum for two instructors.

After that, the school would need another instructor.

Those constraints made it difficult for Lincoln-Way to preserve the program when low student enrollment led to an unmanageable instructor-to-cadet ratio. Funding also was difficult as state funding decreased for the school district. The Air Force reimburses Lincoln-Way about $260,000 for the program, with a net cost running about $500,000.

Having a set class size is important for the Air Force JROTC program because they allow for leadership opportunities. Some students have

high ranks and take on responsibilities associated with those ranks.

“If you got a low number in the classroom, it’s hard to have a leadership laboratory,” said Master Sgt. Dan Schliffka, who teaches at Lincoln-Way Central High School.

He said the JROTC program not only develops leadership skills in students but also teamwork and citizenship.

Tingley said school officials are hopeful state funding will improve in the next three to five years. The stability of the JROTC program depends on that funding.

“This is restructuring because we have to,” he said.

“I’m afraid this is not the end of it as we find out what the state is willing to pay to fund education for next year. This will become a norm in the state of Illinois rather than the exception.”

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Minooka high school principal, D-111 sued Lawsuit accuses Darcie Kubinski of putting student records on iTunes

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Bettye Gavin (fourth from left), executive director of the Forest Park Community Center, leads the Be the Change march along Woodruff Road on Saturday.

Neighborhood group marches for peace

By JESSICA BOURQUE jbourque@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Residents within the Forest Park neighborhood likely heard the chant, “No more violence!” resounding through Garvin, Woodruff and Arthur streets Saturday morning as a group of more than 40 people marched in a locally-organized peace walk.

“It’s so important to be out in our communities and raising awareness with all of the violence that’s happening,” said Jacque Hood of the Omega Rho Epsilon Sorority, whose members drove from the south suburbs to attend the march.

An array of government officials, community leaders, concerned citizens and local students participated in Saturday’s event hosted by the Quad County Urban League – serving DuPage, Kendall, Kane and Will counties – and the Forest Park Community Center of Joliet.

The two not-for-profit organizations partnered together in December, combining their resources to provide more services and enrichment activi-

ties for at-risk youth and other disadvantaged persons in the area.

The nonviolence and peace walk was the first public collaboration for the groups which work with about 36 local youths and several Joliet residents.

Saturday’s march was the brainchild of kids and teens enrolled in the Urban League’s Urban Youth Empowerment Program, which aims to educate and empower youth with criminal histories, said the Urban League’s Vice President of Programs Scott Smith.

“This whole thing was their idea,” Bettye Gavin, executive director of the Forest Community Center, said. “I am so proud of them. The key to this was getting the youth involved and making them understand they should take an active role in their futures.”

Smith said youths in their program have expressed fear at the violent crimes happening in their neighborhoods.

“We have several kids in our program who are very afraid for this summer,” Smith said. “I had a young man tell me, ‘Mr. Smith, I hope I don’t

get murdered this summer.’ It really hurt my heart to hear him say that.”

Summer can be dangerous for kids since they lose school-sponsored activities which offer a safe, productive way for kids to spend their time, Smith said. The Urban League and the Forest Park Community Center will be implementing a summer employment program for Joliet youths for the first time this year.

After the march, everyone gathered at the community center to recite and sign pledges of nonviolence.

“I pledge to respect myself, to affirm others and to avoid uncaring criticism, hateful words, physical attacks and self-destructive behaviors,” the group said in unison.

Among those taking the pledge was State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, who marched alongside community members.

“I felt it was the right thing to do, to come out and support the community,” Walsh said.

“It was a good event – a good event today.”

MINOOKA – A lawsuit filed in Will County alleges a Minooka Community High School principal shared student records on iTunes.

The lawsuit was filed March 18 on behalf of parent Kelly Klepec against Minooka Community High School District 111 and Darcie Kubinski, principal for the high school.

The lawsuit alleges that on Jan. 31, Kubinski posted a recording from a closed-session school board meeting where Klepec’s child’s discipline records were discussed. The discipline record was being discussed as part of a 2012 “bullying incident” at the school.

A written statement from the Collins Law Firm in Naperville, which represents the family, said the lawsuit was filed after attempts to address the issue with the school district failed.

The lawsuit also alleges Kubinski had engaged in conduct that intended to cause damage, including emotional distress, against Klepec and that she had abused her position of authority to intimidate Klepec without any legitimate purpose in mind.

Jim Colyott, district superintendent, said school officials have received the lawsuit and the district plans to defend itself against it. He said he had no comment on the alleged Jan. 31 incident where Kubinski had apparently distributed a recording from a closed-session school board meeting.

“As superintendent, I am confident Mrs. Kubinski has not done any wrongdoing nor has intimidated any students in the community high school,” he said.

According to the lawsuit, in October 2012, Kubinski had

“Here you have the family trying to get answers ... and yet they’re not getting answers. And yet a principal is willing to share what is being discussed over closed session.”

Aaron Rapier Klepec family attorney caused a student’s records to be shared with a third party who was not a teacher at Minooka South or Central high schools. The records were related to a bullying event at South High School, and the third party was able to know the identity of the students named in the records shared

by Kubinski, the lawsuit stated.

Aaron Rapier, an attorney with the law firm representing Klepec’s family, said the incident in 2012 should have been worked out between the family and the school’s administrators but was not.

He said the family was interested in working out a way to prevent such sharing of a student’s records again and attended the district’s school board meetings. They were told by school officials they would take the matter under advisement but never received an answer, he said.

“Here you have the family trying to get answers on what has happened and yet they’re not getting answers,” he said.

“And yet a principal is willing to share what is being discussed over closed session.”

Rapier said numerous teachers at the high school and others who heard the recording were able to corroborate that Kubinski shared the recording over iTunes.

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Road rage case ends in 18-year sentence

By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Christopher Yeoman was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison for the single punch he threw during a 2011 “road rage” confrontation in Romeoville leading to a man’s death.

“I did not think in a million years one punch would result in this. If I could take back what I did I certainly would,” Yeoman told Judge Sarah Jones.

The Lemont man apologized to the family of Frank Egas, and his own wife and three children for the financial strain his incarceration has put them under. Yeoman, who was found guilty of second-degree murder and three counts of aggravated battery, will be eligible for parole in nine years.

On June 2, 2011, Yeoman was driving with his family when he gave a “hurry up” tap on the horn to Egas, who was waiting to turn ahead of them on 135th Street in Romeoville.

Egas began yelling, sticking out his middle finger and cutting off Yeoman’s minivan until the vehicles reached Route 53, where Christopher and

“Each trial has a winning side and a losing side, but in the end, everybody lost in this case.”

Judge Sarah Jones

Amanda Yeoman got out to confront him.

“All he had to do was stay in the car but he went to him,” Assistant Will County State’s Attorney Chris Koch said Friday. Witnesses testified Egas got out and pointed to his chin, telling Yeoman to hit him, so Yeoman did so. Yeoman, 41, said during the trial he felt Egas was going to attack him and acted in self-defense.

Egas’ head struck the pavement, causing brain injuries that medical experts testified led to his death three months later at the age of 64.

Egas, a Vietnam veteran, was described as a “gentle father ... who lived a second childhood” with his daughter, Erin Kuznicki.

“He would always brag to anyone, ‘My daughter is a nurse,’ ” Kuznicki said.

She told the court her father never realized she’d gotten engaged just before his confrontation with Yeoman, and she had to stop working in intensive care units because seeing anyone with head trauma reminds her too much of her father’s death.

Kuznicki’s medical background also made her realize her father was unlikely to recover from his brain damage and she’d made the emotional decision to put him in hospice care.

“My father and I always bonded over food. I remember when I’d greet him at the corner every payday and we’d go out to eat,” Kuznicki said.

“Now I have the memory of the difficulty he had using utensils to eat [in the hospital.]”

Kuznicki and Egas’ brother, Joe, urged Jones to give Yeoman the maximum sentence of 20 years. Yeoman, who had prior drug and alcohol convictions, served a year of probation in 1992 for battery.

“Each trial has a winning side and a losing side, but in the end, everybody lost in this case,” Jones said before pronouncing sentence.

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New trial ordered in baby murder case

By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A Will County judge on Friday overturned the conviction of Santos Loza, who was found guilty last year of murdering an infant.

Judge Sarah Jones decided defense attorneys for Loza were improperly restricted from questioning Sandra Sitko about the sexual relationship she continued to have with Loza after her son’s death, so she ordered a new trial.

Jones also placed a gag order on the case, but veteran attorneys were overheard expressing surprise to their colleagues that a jury’s murder conviction was tossed out.

Spokesman Charles B. Pelkie said the Will County State’s Attorney’s office will file a motion asking Jones to reconsider vacating Loza’s conviction.

Sitko had been dating Loza for three months when she dropped off 8-month-old Kevion Bender at his house in Joliet so she could go to work on Oct. 26, 2008. Sitko returned late that night with her other son and looked in from the doorway at Kevion, who appeared to be sleeping. Kevion was unresponsive when they awoke the next morning.

Medical experts testified the injuries – including a fractured skull – were inflicted during the time Loza, 33, was alone with the infant. Loza was im-

mediately suspected of beating the child to death, but was not arrested until forensic tests were completed in August 2010.

Sitko continued her relationship with Loza until February 2009. During trial testimony in September, she said she did so to find out what happened to her son.

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That’s according to Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities, a coalition of Illinois mayors who last week called on state lawmakers to make changes to their fire and police funds to help rein in skyrocketing pension obligations.

The coalition’s push comes on the heels of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel asking state lawmakers to approve a pension reform plan to help bail out city pensions.

The coalition released a statement saying the escalating pension payments plaguing Chicago are similar to those affecting local governments, particularly with police and fire pensions.

Steve Quigley, executive director for Will County Governmental League, which is part of the coalition, said municipalities and taxpayers are expected to foot the bill even though state lawmakers signed off on those benefit packages.

“If you’re locked into these obligations and you don’t have any wiggle room, at some point, where does the line get drawn?” Quigley said. “There are communities where the lion’s share, if not all, of their property taxes are just going to pay for police and fire pensions and other services suffer as a result.”

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The city’s police and fire pension obligations are projected to jump from $25 million in 2013 to more than $33 million by 2024 and to more than $51 million by 2045.

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To register for shows, go to www.jolietmuseum.org or call 815-723-5201, ext. 222. Seating is limited. The museum is at 204 N. Ottawa St. Free parking is available at Webster and Ottawa streets.

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The City Council last week agreed to enter an agreement with The Retail Coach to prepare plans for retail economic development. It was one of the first steps Mayor Steven Streit and the council plan to take in heightening Lockport’s profile in the Chicago area.

“Ultimately, we’re going to be selling you to the retail community,” Kelly Cofer, president and CEO of The Retail Coach, told a council committee in March. “So we have to understand you.”

The Mississippi-based company provides retail consulting and market research to local governments, chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, according to its website.

City officials plan to spend up to $40,000 for the company to prepare plans, which includes reimbursable costs.

The fees will be paid in three installments for the city’s existing and upcoming budget schedule.

Related to the city’s efforts to brand Lockport, council members agreed to spend up to $40,000 for a partnership with Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau to run a yearlong marketing campaign and advertise the city across platforms.

Cofer said his staff looks at communities through the eye of retailers when researching the businesses that could come to the area. Good community development, along with safety, is key, he said.

“We’re talking to people that are going to make multimillion dollar investments in the community, so you want to assure they’re making that safe, stable investment,” he said.

This is the first time Lockport has made a push to attract businesses in at least five years, Third Ward Alderman Darren Deskin said. He said officials are now actively seeking retail to bring into Lockport.

Deskin said he and City Administrator Ben Benson became interested in The Retail Coach when they attended an Illinois Municipal League conference last year.

Deskin said this will be an opportunity for Lockport to generate jobs, commercial property and sales tax.

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The report also looked at financing options, which have become a major concern for several council members.

City Attorney Jeff Plyman said the EJP study concludes that Illinois Housing Development Authority tax credits

and HUD rent subsidies would cover development costs.

Councilman Larry Hug doesn’t buy it. He fears the city’s costs will skyrocket from the $4.7 million it has already spent once acquisition costs and additional legal expenses are factored in.

Hug also questions whether government funding will be available.

“Joliet is not going to just waltz in there and get first dibs,” Hug said.

Holsten, the company that redeveloped Chicago’s notorious Cabrini Green neighborhood, has now stepped into the fray.

Peter Holsten, president of Holsten, told the council Monday that any redevelopment will require “layered financing” because no single source of funding will be enough. Holsten identified IHDA tax credits, HUD subsidies and city, county and state government

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JOLIET – After nearly nine years of closed door sessions on the city’s legal wranglings with Evergreen Terrace, the information floodgates have suddenly opened.

The future of the troubled housing complex has become an increasingly divisive issue on the council, which has been using recent public meetings as a launching pad to raise issues and release reports that in the past were buried in executive sessions.

Last week was no exception.

Monday’s pre-council session included a presentation

by Holsten Real Estate Development Corp. – the company tagged to redevelop the subsidized housing project should the city win its condemnation lawsuit – as well as the release of a 130-page feasibility analysis of the project that the city commissioned in 2011.

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with public comments from a host of Joliet business leaders, including Russ Slinkard of the Joliet Area Chamber of Commerce, Pam Owens of the City Center Partnership and Jim Roolf, a local banker who lobbied Washington leaders and HUD officials on the project back in 2005-06. All urged the city to move forward with the condemnation plan.

Community activist Bob Hernandez urged the council to consider the needs of Evergreen Terrace’s approximately 800 residents.

On Tuesday, Mayor Tom Giarrante released a Joliet Police Department analysis of the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report data that showed the average per capita crime rate at Evergreen Terrace to be three times that of the city.

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“You’ll need to turn over all the stones and put it together,” Holsten said.

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So far St. Andrew has raised $2,000 of the $17,000 necessary to send the teams to Iowa, Lifka said. Local restaurants are hosting family nights where 20 percent of profits will go toward fundraising. The funds need to be raised by May 1.

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ROMEOVILLE – St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School hopes to raise $17,000 to help send students to the global Odyssey of the Mind competition in May. Four groups of 28 students participated at the statewide level of the competition on March 22, and three of those groups are advancing to the next level. They will join thousands of students from around the world May 28 to 31 at Iowa State University to compete in problem-solving events.

“They have been working for months on this,” Principal Kathy Lifka said. “Students learn to work together. New leaders who we never expected emerged.”

The mix of seventh- and eighth-graders participated in four problems. The Driver’s Test team won second place, the Not-So-Haunted-House team won second place, and the It’s How We Rule and the Stackable Structure teams each won first place.

“We were excited to get first place,” said eighth-grader Chelsea Hizon, who participated in the It’s How We Rule problem. “We’re starting to work on it again. We’re going to improve our weak spots and make them stronger.”

Eighth-grader Ian Varquez on the Stackable Structure team said he’s looking forward to meeting new people in Iowa.

“The most exciting thing is there’s more competition,” Varquez said. “I’m a little bit nervous but we’re very prepared for the challenge.”

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Plainfield park district posts qualifications for executive director

By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com PLAINFIELD – This time, the Plainfield Township Park District is looking for an executive director with experience in the field.

The district is looking for a permanent executive director after the Jan. 23 exit of Garrett Peck, who was hired despite criticism that he was not qualified and resigned under fire after a series of controversial decisions.

The job and the qualifications were posted Friday.

One of the qualifications for the position is a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, public administration or a related field. A master’s degree and 10 years as an executive director is preferred.

A good candidate will also have certification as a parks and recreational professional, knowledge of all legislation related to park district law and a thorough understanding of the board-executive director relationship.

The starting salary range is $115,000 to $150,000 based on experience with board negotiated benefits.

The position has been vacant since Peck’s resignation. Gene Coldwater, the former director of maintenance, was chosen by the board of commissioners to serve as interim executive director.

Peck wrote in his resignation letter that he became a “lightning rod in the community over this position. ... It is my hope that the new direc-

tor receives full board support and is not aligned with any political circles.”

Peck was hired in May despite having no formal park district experience. He worked on the campaigns of board Vice President Janet Silosky and Commissioner Peter Steinys, and was chosen over former Superintendent of Planning Cameron Bettin, who was being groomed for the position by the last board.

The hire led to public protest and eventually the formation of a core citizens group called “Park Truth” that attends board meetings and speaks out against the commissioners that hired Peck: President Peter Hurtado, Silosky and Steinys.

The Illinois Association of Park Districts is guiding and assisting park district officials to make sure the hiring process is done correctly. The panel containing officials from both organizations formally announced the opening of the position on Friday.

Applicants for the position need to send a cover letter, resume, references, recommendations, list of accomplishments, question responses, salary history, proof of education and written permission to contact past employers.

The applications must be completed by May 23. Candidates will be presented to the board on June 11 and may participate in board interviews from June 14 to 21.

July 21 is the tentative date of employment.

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Mark L. Thurman was arrested on charges of battery and unlawful restraint, according to Will County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Kathy Hoffmeyer.

About 10:30 p.m. deputies were called to a disturbance at Thurman’s residence in the 300 block of Bruce Road and arrived to find the Joliet woman handcuffed outside, Hoffmeyer said.

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• JWHS Honor Society to hold Tiny Tigers Fun Fair – 3 to 6 p.m. at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin Ave. Joliet. For more information, visit tinytigers.weebly.com.

• Corvette Show and Swap meet – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, 2001 W. Jefferson, Joliet.

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• Cadet Breakfast Buffet – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Life Church, 500 Gougar Road, New Lenox, in the gym.

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Tuesday • Senior fraud prevention with Mary Woolery – 2:30 p.m. The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Free and open to the public. For information, call 815609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

• Kindergarten Open House at St. Mary Immaculate – 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. St. Mary Immaculate Parish School, 15629 S. Route 59 in Plainfield. Meet the teachers and administrators. No appointment necessary.

• Ingalls Park United Methodist salad bar luncheon – noon, 105 Davison St., Joliet. Cost is $8.

Handicap accessible. For information and tickets, call 815-722-2383 or 815-723-8748.

• Spring Upcycled Crafts – 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane, McKinley Woods, Chan-

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• Keep Your Eyes on the Sky – 7:30 to 9 p.m. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S. Dutton Road, Beecher. Participants will learn how to read and use a star chart to find objects in the sky. The free program is open to all ages. Registration is required. Call 708-946-2216. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

Wednesday • Wednesday Morning Walkers – 7:30 to 9 a.m., Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest. The free program is for ages 11 and up. No registration is required.

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• A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Encore Senior Village, 1023 S. Cedar Road, New Lenox.

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• Workforce Services Master Your Job Search – 2:30 p.m. 214 N. Ottawa St. fourth floor of the JJC City Center Campus building. For reservations call 815-727-4444 and press “0” or email chellis@willcountyillinois.com.

• Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, Plainfield public library will host the Will County Mobile Workforce Center. For information www. jobs4people.org.

• Nature Play Days for Parents and Tots – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S. Dutton Road, Beecher. The free program is for children ages 1 to 5 who are accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Call 708-946-2216. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

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• Question, Persuade, and Refer Class Offered – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Community Room at the New Lenox Village Hall. To register, contact Daniel Martin, New Lenox Police Department, 815-462-6128 or email at martin@newlenox.net.

• Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water St., Wilmington. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• Will County Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society meeting – 7 p.m. at the Pilcher Park Nature Center Joliet. Featuring a program entitled, “Effects of Birdfeeding on Backyard Birds.” Dr. Travis Wilcoxen, assistant professor of biology at Millikin University will be the speaker.

Meetings are free. For information, call 815-725-2934.

Thursday • Kindergarten registration – 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Grand Prairie Elementary School, 10480 W. Nebraska St., Frankfort. Frankfort School District 157-C kindergarten registration for the 2014-15 school year. Children must be 5 on or before

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• Job Seekers Invited to Joliet Regional Job Fair – 1 to 4 p.m. JJC Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet.

April 13 • Service of Healing, Anointing, & Prayer – 10 a.m. United Methodist Church, 339 W Haven Ave. New Lenox.

• Spaghetti dinner – 3 to 6 p.m.

Lockport VFW Post 5788, 1026 E. 9th Street, Lockport. Lockport Township High School AFROTC Drill Team will host a spaghetti dinner. $4, free for 4 and under. Proceeds will be used to provide travel costs for AJROTC cadets to compete in the 2015 national championship.

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• Model Railroad Swap Meet – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stone City VFW Post 127 Stone City Drive, Joliet.

SW corner of Laraway Road/Route 53 behind Route 66 Truck Stop. $3 under 12 free with paying adult.

Information, directions and vendor forms, www.wcmrra.org or contact Len Seivert at 815-485-8977.

• Model Railroad Club Open House – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Will County Model Railroad Association, one mile south of VFW Post corner of Millsdale Road and Route 53.

Information, directions and vendor forms, www.wcmrra.org or contact Len Seivert at 815-485-8977.

• Administrative Professionals Week Seminar – 8 a.m. to noon Joliet Junior College – North Campus 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet.

The Greater Will County Chapter of IAAP is hosting our Administrative Professionals Week Seminar. $35 for IAAP members and for nonmembers and $10 for students. RSVP to lnorman@caesars.com • Easter Egg-stravaganza – 9 to 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. Children age 3 through fifth grade and their parents may attend a light breakfast and Easter activities. Bring an Easter basket. For information, call 815727-9259 or visit www.firstpresjoliet.org.

• Will-Grundy Genealogical Society April meeting – 10 a.m.

Coal City Public Library, 85 N. Garfield St. Coal City. Steven Szabados, author on researching lines in Europe, will present “Save Your Family Heritage – Organize and Share Your Family History.” All are welcome.

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• New Life Children’s Ministry Hearts to Heaven – 1 to 3 p.m. New Life Church, 500 Gougar Road, New Lenox. There will be an egg hunt, activities and balloon launch. Free. Reservations required.

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• Joliet Breweries and the World Wars – 2:30 p.m. Joliet Public Library-Main. Joliet Brewery historian and collector, John Bitterman, will discuss Joliet’s rich brewing history and how the World Wars impacted the beer industry.

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• Migratory Waterfowl Hike – 8 to 10 a.m. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, Renwick Road, 0.5 mile east of Route 30, Plainfield. Join a naturalist for this guided hike in search of migrating waterfowl. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Ages 7 and older. Registration is required. Call 708-946-2216.

• Celebrate Girls Scouts – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monee Reservoir, 27341 Ridgeland Ave., Monee. Bring your Girl Scout troop out for some nature-based excitement, a craft and a tasty treat. Registration is required. Call 708-534-8499. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

• Junior Ecology Club – noon to 3 p.m. Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest. The free event for ages 9 to 12 offers fun-filled nature activities each month for young people. Registration is required at least two days before the programs. Call 708747-6320. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

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Loving mother of Maureen (Greg) Broderick, Colleen Flanagan, Martin III (Karla), Thomas (Patti), and Daniel (Ronna); cherished grandmother of Patrick (Elisabeth), Brianne, and Michael Broderick, MaryPat, Blaine, Bryce, Andrew, Dylan, Colin, and Connor Flanagan; and great-grandmother of Jacob and Joshua Broderick; Dear sister of Bernadine (the late Donald) O'Keefe; Loving aunt of Maryellyn (James) Friel, Jeanne O'Keefe and the late Kevin O'Keefe. She was preceded in death by Martin P. Flanagan Jr. Lois was a graduate of DePaul University and a member of Rho Delta Pi. She was the first female Water Plant Operator in the State of Illinois and was Owner of several successful businesses.

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Transportation for 24 years, before he retired from Lake Forest High School.

Al loved people, golf and traveling.

He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Per his wishes, Al was cremated, a memorial service will take place later this year.

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Cynthia Kiser (nee Templeton) Age 54. Entered the immediate presence of her Lord on April 3, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital. Born in Winston-Salem, NC and residing in Plainfield the past seven years.

Employed by the Clublands of Joliet Club House as an associate manager. Member of Stone Hill Bible Church.

Cynthia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always took the time to be involved in her children's activities. She served as PTA president at Walnut Cove Elementary School and a band mom at Plainfield South High School and was her children's biggest fan when it came to athletics.

Surviving are her loving husband of 24 years, Ricky Kiser; her four children, Elizabeth, Sarah, Tabitha and Richard Kiser all of Plainfield; step-daughter, Nicola Black; two grandchildren, Lexus and Cash, all of Atlanta, GA; parents, Grady and Margaret Templeton; and brother, William Templeton, all of WinstonSalem, NC. Funeral Services for Cynthia Kiser will be held in Germanton, NC. A Memorial Service for Cynthia will be held TODAY, Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at Stone Hill Bible Church, 1516 Edgerton Drive, Joliet.

Rev. Greg Munyon officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the V Foundation for Cancer Research at jimmyv.org would be appreciated.

Family will receive all friends and relatives from 4:00 p.m. until time of services at 5:00 p.m.

Arrangements by: Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

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ther, and w greatest storyteller of all time. Bo's one of a kind spirit will live on forever through his grandchildren, Chester William Born: Aug. 18, 1956; in Joliet friends, and family and he will never Born: May 25, 1938; In Joliet, IL Green Sr., born on Died: April 3, 2014; in Colorado be forgotten. So raise your glass in Died: April 2, 2014; In Joliet, IL March 25, 1931 in Springs, CO memory of Bo and tell your best Henning, Tennessee story!

That's what he would have Donald E. Fox, Sr., to the late Anna Robert Joseph “Bo” wanted. age 75. Suddenly (Jones) Green and Hamilton, age 57, A viewing will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, April 2, Lindsey Green. He was born in Joliet, IL April 8 from 5:00-7:00pm at Swan2014 after a brief was called home by on August 18th, 1956 Law, 501 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado battle with cancer. the Lord on March and departed this life Springs, CO Born on May 25, 30, 2014. to be with his Lord A rosary will be held at Sacred 1938 in Joliet, to the Chester gave his on April 3rd, 2014.

Heart, 2030 W. Colorado Ave, on late Gilbert and Muriel (nee Cecil) life to Christ at an Bo was preceded in death by his Wednesday, April 9 at 9:30 followed Fox. early age, and united with True Vine father, Gilbert Hamilton Sr., his by a funeral mass at 10am. Colorado A graduate of Peotone High Church of God in Christ, under the grandparents, Victor and Maria Springs, CO School, Class of 1956. Member of leadership of Rev. Robert Crawford, Gutierrez (John Marez), and his the Joliet Bowling Association Hall Joliet, Ill. Chester served in the nephew Michael Hamilton. of Fame and won the 1977 National Korean War and retired from the Bo is survived by his wife Carmen GERALD B. JOHNSON Tournament with Rendels GMC Army on October 14, 1954, with Hamilton, mother Connie GutierrezTeam. Retired from Plainfield Tool & decorative combat medals.

Passed away Hamilton, son Rob Hamilton Die Engineering in 2001 with 35 Chester was employed as a peacefully with his (Heather), daughter Christina years of service. A member of St. certified welder specialist for family, at Joliet Area Manheimer (Aaron), stepchildren John Lutheran Church for 25 years. Caterpillar Tractor Company in Community Hospice, Mark Martinez (Emily) and Natali An avid bowler and fisherman. He Joliet, Illinois for a total of 38 years.

Thursday, April 3, Martinez, grandchildren Lilli'ana enjoyed fishing trips to Minnesota He married his wife, Princess 2014. Age 87 Martinez, Jordan Allen, Aalaina for 40 years with his friends, fishing (Hinton) Green, on April 25, 1982. years.

Martinez, Benjamin Hamilton, Ellia with his best friend, Denny Tonelli, He loved to fish, hunt, bowl and Survived by his two sons Jerry Hamilton and siblings Albert breakfast with his buddies at garden. He also loved to build (Pam) Johnson of Naperville and Hamilton (Tina), Gilbert Hamilton Nabby's and the Fox family homes and customize barbeque Bruce Johnson of Joliet. A daughter (Juanita), Cathryn McDonald reunions. He especially enjoyed pits.

Janet (Andrew) Kozol of Minooka.

(Dave), and Sally Weber (Patrick), time with his wife, children and Chester was preceded in death by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, Six grandchildren Craig, Lindsay, grandchildren. his parents, Lindsey and Anna Paul and Scott Johnson, Brian (Tara) nieces, nephews, godchildren, and Survived by his loving wife of 53 Green; four sisters, Olla Mae Glass, Bagnell and Christine (Andrew) years, Caroline A. (nee Schulz); son, Lindsey Mae Ware, Kathleen Green dear friends.

Husted, a great-granddaughter Bo began his career with the Will Donald, Jr. (Janice) Fox; daughter, and Phea Lanie; four brothers, Emerson Clara Husted. His sister-inCounty Carpenters Local 174 in Cindy (Jonathan) Clark; Robert Lee Jones, Sr., Jim, Jason and Joliet, IL. He moved to Colorado law Julie Johnson. Also numerous grandchildren, Michael Fox and Walter Green; and his son, Willie C. Springs in 1982 and fulfilled his nieces and nephews.

Jenna and Diana Clark; siblings, Green.

Preceded in death by his wife dream of being a cowboy at Gilbert, Jr. (Nancy) Fox, Ivor Fox, Chester leaves to cherish his Gloria (nee Di Domenic) Johnson, Peerless Farms, a ranch in eastern Betty (Bill); sister-in-law, Ruth memory, a devoted wife, Princess CO. After a couple years Bo hung up his parents Arthur and Agnes (nee (Steve) Schuler; and many nieces Green, mother of his children, Johnson) Johnson and three his saddle and started Hamilton's and nephews.

Evelyn Green, and their children, brothers.

Quality Carpentry, a 13 year Preceded in death by his parents; Robert L. Nixon, Charlene Green, Veteran of the US Army. Gerald business which won Manitou's Best two brothers, Charles and Thomas Marleen Fitts, Pamela J. Green was born in Joliet and was a lifelong Historical Renovation award.

From Fox; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Fox. Easley, Anita A. Green Williamson, resident. Owner of Johnson 1997-2005 Bo and Carmen owned Donald E. Fox, Sr. will lie in state Vincent E. Green, Chester W. Green and operated the Mill Hill Saloon, Machine. Gerald enjoyed spending Monday, April 7, 2014 at St. John Jr.,Maurice A. Green, Tammy S. time with his family, was an avid recently Bo was a “Yahoo!”.

Most Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Green Tatmon, Shawn D. Green. golfer with the “Senior Swingers”, senior heavy equipment operator Road, Joliet, IL 60435 from 9:00 Father figure to Nathan Anderson and enjoyed traveling. for the City of Colorado Springs a.m. until time of services at 10:00 and Luther Anderson. 27 His 'great story' telling will be Street Department and owner of a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial grandchildren, 12 greatmissed dearly by his grandchildren.

Ivywild Tap. Park. grandchildren and a host of nieces, Funeral services will be held at the Most importantly Bo was a man of In lieu of flowers, memorials in his nephew, cousins, extended family faith who loved his family. His wife Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral name to St. John Lutheran Church and friends. of 30 years, Carmen, was his angel Home, 2320 Black Rd., Monday, would be appreciated.

Visitation Monday, April 7, 2014 and best friend, and his children and April 7, 2014, 12:00 Noon. Interment Visitation Sunday 2:00-8:00 p.m. from 9:00 to 11:00AM at St. Paul grandchildren were the passions of Woodlawn Memorial Park. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, M.B. Church, 1404 S. Briggs St., his life.

Bo was a carpenter by trade Memorials to Joliet Area Community 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Joliet, IL. Service at 11:00AM, Pastor Hospice. Visitation will be held who took great pride in the For more information: 815-741Edward Martin,Jr., officiating.

Monday from 10:00 A.M until time craftsmanship of his work.

He had a 5500 or www.fredcdames.com Interment following atAbraham of services at noon. unique sense of creativity and Lincoln National Cemetery. vision that made every project he touched turn to gold. Bo also had a unique way to make everyone around him feel special, a sense of humor like no other, and was the

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Visitation will be held Monday, April 7, 2014 from 3:00 to 6:00PM at the funeral home, and Tuesday, Ruth M. Kramer (nee: Anderson) April 8, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:00AM Age 83, of Lockport, passed peacefully Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1502 E. Mills Rd., Joliet, IL. Service at the Lemont Rehab Center. Born at 11:00AM, Pastor Lishers Mahone, in Ohio, Illinois, living in Lockport Jr., officiating. Interment following since 1962. at Abraham Lincoln National Retired from the Orland Park Library after 15 years of service and Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Minor-Morris Funeral Home she was also an English teacher at 112 Richards St. 815-723-1283 Lockport Township High School, Central Campus for 20 years.

Graduated from Western Illinois University with a BS in English and RAPHAEL J. PETREK received a Masters degree from Northern Illinois University in Raphael (Rae) Joan Library Science. Member of Phi Petrek, age 95, of Beta Kappa at WIU and the A.A. U. Joliet, passed away W. at her home recently Ruth was unique, dedicated and with her beloved loyal to her family. She was very nephew, Ralph committed to her career, but most Mooreman, at her of all she cherished her family. side Preceded in death by her Beloved wife of the late Frank R. husband, Russell (2003); and her Petrek, Sr.; mother of Joan (the late parents, Pearl and Florence Benedict E. Kuhajda), Dr. Jane, Frank (Bolback) Anderson.

R., Jr. (Rebecca) and Ralph (Susan); Survived by her one and only grandmother of Ben (Cheryl), devoted son, Kevin (Stacey) of Theresa, Catherine and Christopher Cary, IL; four grandchildren, Kuhajda, Jason (Jessica Janich Matthew, Eric, Christopher and Freed) and Stacey Petrek, Sara Katharine Kramer; and a brother, Ted (Elaine) Anderson of Glen Ellyn. (Jozef Wetzel), Rebecca (Eric Vaughn), Amy and Matthew Petrek; Three nephews and one niece also great-grandmother of Kayla Rachel survive.

Kuhajda, Cole Petrek, Ava and Alana Visitation for Ruth will be held Wetzel, and Josie Vaughn.

Monday, April 7, 2014 in the O'Neil Preceded in death by her husband Funeral Home Chapel, 1105 E. 9th St. (159th St.), Lockport, from 4:00 of 40 years, Frank R. Petrek, Sr.; and her parents, Peter and Anna Kuna; pm to 8:00 pm. All services will four sisters; and five brothers. take place on Tuesday, April 8, at Born in 1919, Rae was a lifelong Union Cemetery in Ohio, IL. At 12:00 resident of Joliet. She was the noon. matriarch of a closely knit family of first generation Slovak Americans, and their second generation American children. A fiercely loyal parishioner of S.S. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Rae devoted countless hours of her time as President of the St. Monica's Club, JERRY PARKER, SR. President of the S.S. Cyril and Methodius Altar and Rosary Society, Jerry Parker, Sr., President of the Parent Teacher's age 67, passed away Association, and Chief Sacristan of Wednesday, April 2, S.S. Cyril and Methodius Church.

2014.

She also worked tirelessly for He is preceded in numerous charities, including the death by his parents, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Percy and Alberdia and the American Cancer Society.

Parker; adopted Her many civic contributions mother, Ersle Lee included many years of service as Clarkson; three the President of the Pilot Club brothers, Perry, International, Joliet Chapter and Percy and Lorenzo; three sisters, President of the Auxiliary of the Shirley, Carrie and Barbara.

Joliet East Side A.C. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; Her greatest source of pride and son, Jerry Jr.; daughter, Dyamond; greatest personal achievement five brothers, Dennis (Joyce) of were her four college graduate Joliet, IL, Jamie (Julie) of Country children, her grandchildren and her Club Hills, IL, Terry of Minneapolis, great-grandchildren.

MN, Allen of Chicago Heights, IL and A private memorial service was Theodore of Louisville, KY; two conducted at the S.S. Cyril and Methodius Chapel, located at the grandchildren, two great

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ap , locate S.S. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery in Joliet, Illinois.

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s, t sons; Scott ( ) of Findlay, Ohio and Jason (Trish) of Mokena, five grandsons; Drew, Zachary, Tyler and James Tinman and Joey Piersanti, one granddaughter Maggie Tinman, one brother James (Patricia) of Addison, one niece Susan (Tim) Lisowski of Elmhurst, three step-sons; Donald Schutt of MI., Dale Schutt of Joliet RAYMOND O. SEELEY and Todd Patchin of Midlothian, one step-daughter Donna Lempara of Raymond O. Manhattan.

Seeley, age 88, late Charles worked at Kraft Foods at of New Lenox, 74th and Rockwell in Chicago for 37 passed away years. He was an avid White sox Wednesday, April 2, and Blackhawk fan. He was a man 2014 at his home. He was born in of great wit who embraced life and Joliet to the late Martin J. and all who were around him.

Gertrude (nee Klingloff) Seeley.

Funeral service for Charles James Survived by his loving family; his Tinman will be 11:00 A.M. Beloved wife of 60 years, Joan (nee Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Glavan); his loving daughters, “his Forsythe Funeral Home, Manhattan. girls”, Julia (Russell) Leehaug, Kris Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 P.M. to (Mark) Trost and Gina Marietti; his 7:00 P.M. cherished grandchildren, Kimberly Forsythe Funeral Home (Nathan) Patwardhan, Allison 507 S. State St. (Rt 52) Leehaug, and Michael, Maxwell and Manhattan, IL 60442 Nicholas Marietti; a brother, Patrick (815) 478-3321 (Esther) Seeley; and a sister, Francis www.forsythefuneralhome.com Davis; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by four DOROTHY L. WATKINS brothers, Russell, Martin, William, Born: Sept. 7, 1941; in Lincoln, NE and James; and two sisters, Died: March 6, 2014; in Sun City Genevieve Hamilton and Anna West Schauland.

Raymond was employed by U.S. Sun City West – Steel for 44 years, retiring in 1991.

Dorothy L. Watkins He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. passed away He was a member of St. Jude peacefully March 6, Catholic Church, New Lenox, Irving 2014.

A.C., New Lenox VFW #9545 and Dorothy was born New Lenox American Legion #1977. in Lincoln, NE, to In lieu of flowers, donations in Harold G. & Evelyn Raymond's name to Lincolnway Ziegler, on September 7, 1941. Upon Special Recreation Association graduating from Southeast High in would be appreciated.

1959, she attended Nebraska Family will receive friends at Kurtz Wesleyan University. She was Jr. Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Miss of Nebraska in 1958, Honor Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Queen Job Daughters Bethel #60, Monday, April 7, 2014 from 3:00PM Mary Kay Consultant, Cruise to 8:00PM. Funeral service, Counselor, organ enthusiast and Tuesday, April 8, 2014 with prayers loved to travel. at the funeral home at 9:30AM and She is survived by her husband then to St. Jude Catholic Church, Bob, daughter Linda (Bill) New Lenox for a Mass of Christian Kennington, Allentown, PA, Michael Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment St. (Carol) Hansen, Channahon, IL stepJoseph Cemetery, Joliet. daughter Paula Schilling, Puyallup, For information: WA, step-son Robert Watkins, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or Kaneohe, HI; 8 grandchildren.

815-485-3200 Memorial service will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 8, at the Minooka United CHARLES JAMES Methodist Church, 205 W. Church TINMAN St., Minooka, IL, internment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Charles James Cemetery, Elwood, IL, at 11:30 A.M. Tinman, age 67, late With reception at follow, at the of Manhattan, died Minooka UMC. In lieu of flowers, peacefully with his contribute to Hospice of the Valley, family around him on 9436 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ Thursday, April 3, 85345.

2014, at Bay Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL. He is survived by his mother Virginia Marie Tinman, wife Marlys nee Lewis, two sons; Scott (Terri)

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By JIM SUHR The Associated Press ST. LOUIS – Some states, including Illinois, are reporting a rise in heroin use as many addicts shift from more costly and harder-toget prescription opiates to this cheaper alternative. A look at what’s happening in Illinois: THE PROBLEM: Coroners from the Chicago area to St. Louis’ Illinois suburbs say heroin overdose deaths have spiked in recent years, given the relative cheapness, purity, potency and broad availability of the drug.

“We have to firmly get out the message that heroin is a highly addictive drug that will kill you,” said Richard Jorgensen, coroner of DuPage County, where the number of heroin deaths has nearly doubled since 2011.

THE NUMBERS: Citing death certificates, the Illinois Department of Public Health says the number of accidental heroin-related deaths statewide climbed from 95 in 2008 to 140 by 2010, the last year such totals are available. In Cook County, the state’s most populous, the medical examiner’s office says heroin in 2013 ac-

counted for 224 deaths, or 60 percent of the 377 total opiate-linked deaths. Figures for other years are not available because the county only began testing specifically for heroin last year.

In DuPage County, west of Chicago, heroin deaths that numbered in the 20s each year from 2007 through 2011 spiked to 43 in 2012 and 46 last year, said Jorgensen, a surgeon who took office in December 2012.

Jorgensen at least partly blames his turf’s location: DuPage County is just a short drive to Chicago along the Eisenhower Expressway,

what locals have come to call “The Heroin Highway.”

“It’s easy for suburban kids to get on the Eisenhower and within a half hour have available, cheap heroin,” Jorgensen said.

In southwestern Illinois’ Madison County, near St. Louis, coroner Steve Nonn said last year’s 23 heroin deaths were more than twothirds higher than the seven in 2009.

“And we’re not even talking about the number of people addicted to this drug,” Nonn said.

SOLUTIONS: The Illinois House is forming a task force

that’s expected to hold four Chicago-area public hearings this spring about heroin.

DuPage County is funneling $100,000 into heroin-prevention efforts, including educating students.

In Madison County and throughout the St. Louis area, law enforcers have tried enticing heroin users into treatment and expunging their records if they stay clean. The region’s federal, county and local authorities have hosted town hall meetings at high school gyms, warning students and parents about heroin’s addictiveness and deadliness.

when she was 13 years old.

The Quincy Herald-Whig reports that 21-year-old Caleb Veihl must register as a sex offender as part of his sentence in Adams County.

Veihl pleaded guilty in February to a charge of aggravated criminal sexual assault.

Prosecutors say that the investigation began in September 2012 when a Quincy schools employee notified police that an eighthgrade student was pregnant and indicated Veihl was the fetus’ father.

Authorities say Veihl denied having had sex with the girl, though paternity testing confirmed after the child was born that Veihl was the father.

Veihl was charged last August.

The Wetlands Initiative applied for the grant for the Oak Ridge Wetland Restoration at Hennepin and Hopper lakes. Its project involves restoring 70 acres of wetlands and surrounding savanna and prairie within the Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge.

Crews will re-establish native wetlands plants to increase nesting and foraging habitat.

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell chairs the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. She says wetlands are important for clean water, act as storm buffers and support fishing and recreational industries.

murder for ambushing the officer in an alley at 120th and South State Street.

Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s office says Fields and Jackson fired several shots at the officer, who was pursuing a suspect. Prosecutors say Fields and Jackson fired several shots at the officer, who dove behind a vehicle, returning fire. The officer broke his hand in the process.

Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced later this month.

Jackson is serving a 2½ -year sentence after admitting to illegally using campaign money. The Bureau of Prisons lists his release date as Dec. 31, 2015.

The Montgomery camp has housed several government figures over the years, including former Attorney General John Mitchell and former U.S. District Judge Harry Claiborne of Nevada.

Illinois wetland project awarded federal grant

CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at a Chicago Police officer on the city’s south side in 2011.

Cook County Judge Dennis Porter handed the sentence to 23-year-old Marvin Fields late Thursday evening at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building in Chicago. Fields and co-defendant Ronald Jackson had been previously convicted of attempted

STATE BRIEFS Chicago man facing charges in 2nd killing CHICAGO – A man already jailed awaiting trial in a 2012 Chicago killing has been ordered held on $2 million bond in a shooting death two years earlier.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Cook County prosecutors allege Luis Padin gunned down 22-year-old Jennifer Alvarado in September 2010 after she and her friends were asked their gang affiliation.

Jamie Santini, a prosecutor, says the women were in a car at the time when Padin fired into the back of the vehicle, fatally wounding Alvarado in the back.

Santini says Padin was identified by witnesses after the shooting.

Now 23, Padin is to go on trial within days in the 2012 killing.

He does not have a listed home telephone number. His attorney’s name was not immediately available Saturday.

Ill. man gets 120 days in jail in sex assault case QUINCY – A western Illinois man has been sentenced to 120 days in jail and three years of probation for impregnating a girl

CHICAGO – A northern Illinois environmental group is getting a $50,000 grant to help restore habitat for waterfowl and marsh birds.

The funding for the Putnam County project comes from the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. The grant was approved March 26 and announced on Friday.

Man gets 37 years for shooting at Chicago cop

Former Rep. Jackson Jr. moved to Ala. prison MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has been moved from the federal prison in North Carolina to a minimum security prison camp in Montgomery.

A longtime friend of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Democratic state Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgomery, said the Jackson family contacted him Friday night about the 49-year-old former congressman being moved to the federal prison camp at Maxwell Air Force Base. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons’ website now lists Jackson as a Montgomery inmate.

Air Force says Illinois air base to lose 99 jobs MASCOUTAH – The Air Force says roughly 100 jobs are being phased out in a unit that provides technical services at a southwestern Illinois air base.

The Air Force Network Integration Center cuts at Scott Air Force Base involve 99 positions.

Fifty-three are civilian jobs.

Air Force spokesman Andy Roake says the eliminations expected to take place through 2015 are due to budget constraints.

The jobs include middle-level management, staff and policy consultation positions.

The Air Force recently announced plans to cut 22,500 positions this year.

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Victim marks year since Boston Marathon

By MICHELLE R. SMITH The Associated Press CARLISLE, Mass. – The year since Jeff Bauman was pushed in a wheelchair from the Boston Marathon, his legs ravaged and his face ashen, has been marked by pain and difficulty but also by triumphs: He’s learned to walk on new prosthetic legs, he’s gotten engaged and he’s an expectant father.

Bauman became one of the most recognizable and powerful symbols of Boston’s resilience after the April 15 attacks. He became a hero days later when he was able to help authorities identify one of two brothers accused of setting off pressure cooker bombs, killing two women and an 8-yearold boy and injuring more than 260 others. His memoir, “Stronger,” comes out Tuesday.

The past year has been a blur for Bauman, and he can’t get used to the idea that this is his new life.

“Right now, you know, it’s kind of a challenge to put my legs on every day. I’m not used to it. It’s something unnatural for me. But I think over time it will become more of a natural thing,” Bauman, 28, told the AP in an interview at the home he shares with his fiancee, Erin Hurley. “At first I

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Jeff Bauman, who lost both his legs above the knee in the Boston Marathon bombing, relaxes on the couch with his fiancee, Erin Hurley, and dog, Bandit, on March 14 at their Carlisle, Mass., home. couldn’t even wear them for 20 minutes. ... Now, I can wear them all day.”

Bauman was standing near the finish line with two friends, waiting to cheer on Hurley as she completed themarathon. He noticed a man who looked out of place in a crowd of revelers, and they exchanged a long stare. As Bauman describes him, he was “all business.”

Moments later, the two bombs exploded. Bauman found himself on the ground, his legs gone. People rushed in

to help, but Bauman thought it was the end. Suddenly, a man in a cowboy hat appeared: Carlos Arredondo. He lifted Bauman into a wheelchair pushed

by Devin Wang, a Boston University student, and they rushed toward the medical tents. They were joined along the way by Paul Mitchell, an EMT with Boston EMS. Thanks to his rescuers, Bauman lived. He was in surgery within 20 minutes at Boston Medical Center.

Soon after Bauman woke, he was able to provide a de-

scription of the man who was “all business.” Authorities say it was Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed in a shootout with police in Watertown days later. Tsarnaev’s brother, Dzhokhar, has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.

Bauman calls the brothers “weak” and says they wasted their lives. He said Dzhokhar Tsarnaev must suffer from knowing what he did, especially killing a child.

Bauman has focused on healing and learning to manage his new legs. He lost his

legs above the knee, making it harder to adjust to his prosthetics. It takes more energy to walk with prosthetics than it does to walk normally, which means he gets tired easily.

He has made steady progress, and by March, he was walking with one crutch. He hopes to someday be able to walk without the crutches and to use the prosthetics all day without his legs getting sore, as they do now.

Sleeping was tough for him the first few months, and he still has nights when his mind is racing too fast to get any sleep. Days can be tough, too.

“I have bad days, days when I just don’t want to do anything. Just kind of want to lay in bed,” he said. “I don’t want to see anybody today.

There’s days like that.”

Bauman is on leave from the Costco store where he worked in Nashua, N.H., before the bombing. He wants to learn how to drive again before going back, and he has a rigorous rehabilitation schedule that requires several appointments a week. He also feels he’s not prepared mentally to return yet.

For now, Bauman and Hurley are preparing for the baby, due July 14. They got engaged in February and tentatively plan to get married next year, Hurley said.

AP-GfK poll: Election indicators suggest GOP edge

By JENNIFER AGIESTA The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The latest Associated Press-GfK poll holds bad news for President Barack Obama, but as the November elections draw closer, there are ominous signs for congressional Democrats as well.

A look at the key findings from the March poll on this year’s election and the burgeoning 2016 presidential field.

GOP GAINING GROUND Preferences for control of

Congress are tight, but Republicans have gained on Democrats since January. Thirty-six percent in last month’s poll said they would rather see the Democrats in charge of Congress and 37 percent chose Republicans.

Democrats held a narrow advantage on that question in January, when 39 percent favored the Democrats and 32 percent the Republicans.

Democrats are in the majority in the Senate while Republicans run the House.

The shift stems largely from

a change among those most interested in politics.

In the new poll, registered voters who are most strongly interested in politics favored the Republicans by 14 percentage points, 51 percent to 37 percent. In January, this group was about evenly split, with 42 percent preferring Democrats and 45 percent the Republicans.

CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL STAGNANT Congressional approval is stagnant and negative, with just 16 percent saying they ap-

prove while 82 percent disapprove. Among those who have “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of interest in politics, 90 percent disapprove, including 61 percent who strongly disapprove.

Nearly 4 in 10 would like to see their own member of Congress re-elected, an improvement since January. Among registered voters who say they pay a great deal of attention to politics, 44 percent say they would like to see their current member re-elected, compared with 33 percent in January.

WHO’S IN CHARGE With control of Congress divided between the parties, most Americans say Obama has a lot or quite a bit of control over what the federal government does, outpacing the share who say the Democrats or Republicans in Congress are in control.

Partisans tend to see the opposition as the controlling force, with Republicans more apt than Democrats to see Obama in charge, and Democrats more likely to say the Republicans have the upper hand.

By RICARDO ALONSO–ZALDIVAR The Associated Press

jobs would have access to health care, said Len Nichols, director of the health policy center at George Mason University in Virginia.

It could take the rest of the year to sort out how many uninsured people have actually gotten coverage, the ultimate test of Obama’s law.

Early statistics provided by the administration have not been useful, mingling uninsured people with those who previously had coverage.

Still, vindication for Obama’s law isn’t guaranteed.

Among the top challenges: AFFORDABILITY Health insurance premiums tend to go up every year, so the question now is how much higher in 2015.

The big unknown is what economic bets insurers made when they jumped into the markets created by the law. If they were conservative and figured a big share of costly cases

among the newly insured, that would take some pressure off premiums for next year.

OVERHAULING THE SIGN-UP PROCESS One of the law’s main goals was to take the mystery out of purchasing insurance, in the same way buying a car is less intimidating these days because prices, quality ratings and loan rates are easily available on the Internet.

But even when the websites are working, the insurance exchanges are anything but easy to navigate.

Finding out what hospitals and doctors are in particular plans requires additional work. Also, experts say it’s really difficult to get to a true bottom-line estimate that includes premiums and expected cost-sharing.

“The promise has not been realized,” said Robert Krughoff, president of Consumers’ Checkbook, a rating

service that evaluates health plans for members of Congress and federal employees. “The law says the exchanges will assist consumers in making easy plan choices, and that has not been realized. But it could be.”

One common recommendation is to provide consumers with much more in-person assistance to enroll and pick a plan. A change that might help meet that goal is to align signup season with tax filing because that could enlist the help of tax preparers.

As it stands now, the administration has scheduled open enrollment season to end on Feb. 15, 2015, right around when most people are just starting to think about filing their taxes.

Krughoff says better online tools are needed.

“I do think there are many cases where consumers will have joined plans that will cost them a lot more than they could have,” he said.

The ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS – Texas prison officials have offered scant evidence to support their claim that pharmacies that supply the state with execution drugs would be in danger of violence if their identities were made public.

If those officials are investigating the threats, including a suggestion a truck bomb could blow up a such a pharmacy, as a serious risk to the safety of the pharmacies or their employees, they refuse to acknowledge doing so.

The Associated Press could find no evidence that any such investigations are underway in Texas, and police in the community where one such pharmacy is located said they are not concerned. In neighboring Oklahoma, the attorney general said Thursday he was investigating such a threat, but several other law enforcement agencies told the AP his office has never mentioned it.

Instead, anti-death penalty advocates believe Texas and other states are trumping up the possibility of violence to avoid having to disclose their name of suppliers, ensuring they can keep buying the drugs they need to put condemned inmates to death.

“If these are the types of threats that the departments are hearing and they’re not providing the information to back it up, it’s just sort of irresponsible and playing on people’s fear,” said Jen Moreno, an attorney at the University of California-Berkeley who has represented death row inmates.

As major drugmakers, many based in Europe, have stopped selling pentobarbital and other substances used in lethal injections to U.S. corrections agencies because they oppose the death penalty, Texas and other states are increasingly forced to rely on compounding pharmacies for the drugs.

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WASHINGTON – Seven million people signed up, so there is an appetite for President Barack Obama’s health care law, but that doesn’t guarantee success for the country’s newest social program Big challenges are lurking for the next enrollment season, which starts Nov. 15. Chief among them are keeping premiums and other consumer costs in check, and overhauling an enrollment process that was advertised as customer-friendly but turned out to be an ordeal.

“They have demonstrated the law can work, but we are a ways off from being able to judge its success,” said Larry Levitt, an expert on health insurance markets at the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation.

Republican opponents of the law keep pushing for a repeal, but as millions of people obtain

insurance, how long can the party’s strategy remain a politically viable option?

“What the Republicans need to really pay attention to is what they would do different from the Affordable Care Act,” said economist Gail Wilensky, who ran Medicare under President George H.W. Bush.

The source of the pent-up demand that propelled health care sign-ups beyond expectations could stem from the nation’s new economic reality: a shrinking middle class and many working people treading water in low-paying jobs.

Health insurance has been one of the pillars of middle-class security for decades.

With fewer jobs these days that provide health benefits, there was an opening for a government program to subsidize private insurance.

Enter Obama.

When Medicare and Medicaid were created in the 1960s, policymakers took it for granted that people working steady

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U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon visits C. African Republic The ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGUI, Central African Republic – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon vowed Saturday that the world would not forget Central African Republic, as he visited the country wracked by sectarian violence that has left thousands dead and forced most of the nation’s Muslims to flee.

Ban’s visit – his first since the bloodshed erupted in December – came just before he goes on to Rwanda to mark the 20th anniversary of the genocide there. The U.N. chief has been among the most vocal of world leaders in calling on countries to prevent a similar tragedy in Central African Republic.

“The international community failed the people of Rwanda 20 years ago. And we are at risk of not doing enough for the people of the CAR today,” Ban told members of a tran-

sitional council tasked with preparing the country for elections by February 2015.

“Atrocity crimes are being committed in this country,” he said. “Ethno-religious cleansing is a reality. Most members of the Muslim minority have fled.”

International aid groups have criticized the U.N. response to the crisis, though Ban himself has spoken forcefully about the need to protect civilians in Central African Republic, where at one point earlier this year Muslims were being killed by Christian mobs in the streets on a near-daily basis.

“There is a hole in the heart of Africa,” Ban said Saturday. “Every day, I wake up thinking about your trials and troubles. Everywhere, I have called on leaders to step up their efforts,” he said. “Some say this is a forgotten crisis. I am here to help make sure the world does not forget.”

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The Australian government agency coordinating the search for the missing plane said early Sunday that the electronic pulse signals reportedly detected by the Chinese ship are consistent with those of an aircraft black box.

But retired Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, the head of the search coordination agency, said they “cannot verify any connection” at this stage between the electronic signals and the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

Military and civilian planes, ships with deep-sea searching equipment and a British nuclear submarine scoured a remote patch of the southern Indian Ocean off Australia’s west coast, in an increasingly urgent hunt for debris and the “black box” recorders that hold vital information about Malaysia Air-

lines Flight 370’s last hours.

After weeks of fruitless looking, the multinational search team is racing against time to find the sound-emitting beacons in the flight and cockpit voice recorders that could help unravel the mystery of the plane’s fate. The beacons in the black boxes emit “pings” so they can be more easily found, but the batteries only last for about a month.

A Chinese ship that is part of the search effort detected a “pulse signal” in southern Indian Ocean waters, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported.

Xinhua, however, said it had not yet been determined whether the signal was related to the missing plane, citing the China Maritime Search and Rescue Center.

Xinhua said a black box detector deployed by the ship, Haixun 01, picked up a signal at 37.5 kilohertz (cycles per second), the same frequency emitted by flight data recorders.

Malaysia’s civil aviation chief, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, confirmed that the frequency emitted by Flight 370’s black boxes were 37.5 kilohertz and said authorities were verifying the report.

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai walks to the ballot boxes before he casts his vote Saturday at Amani high school, near the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan.

“I hope that the votes that we are casting will be counted and that there will be no fraud in this election.”

Partial results could come as early as Sunday, but final results were not expected for a week or more.

International combat troops are supposed to depart by the end of the year, leaving Afghan security forces – not completely battle-tested and plagued with insurgents even among their ranks – to fight alone against what is likely to be an intensified campaign by the Taliban to regain power.

A security agreement with the United States would allow thousands of foreign troops to remain in the country to continue training security forces after 2014. Karzai – perhaps trying to shake off his image as a creation of the Americans – has refused to sign it, but all eight presidential candidates say they will.

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KABUL, Afghanistan – Millions of Afghans defied Taliban threats and rain Saturday, underscoring their enormous expectations from an election that comes as the country’s wobbly government prepares to face down a ferocious insurgency largely on its own.

With combat forces from the U.S.-led coalition winding down a 13-year presence and the mercurial Hamid Karzai stepping aside, the country’s new leader will find an altered landscape as he replaces the only president Afghans have known since the Taliban were ousted in the wake of the Sept.

11 attacks.

But for some progress, particularly with women’s rights, the country’s situation is inauspicious, especially with its poor security and battered economy. Yet despite spiraling carnage and grave disappointments, Afghans by the millions crowded mosque courtyards and lined up at schools to vote, telling a war-weary world they want their voices heard.

Nazia Azizi, a 40-year-old housewife, was first in line at a school in eastern Kabul. “I have suffered so much from the fighting and I want prosperity and security in Afghanistan. That is why I have come here to cast my vote,” she said.

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Peeking into the future Dear Mr. Berko: I’ve enjoyed your column for the past 30 years, and that’s not just because of your stock picks, but because you tell it like it is and few people have the courage to do that. Another reason is that you mix your stock recommendations with interesting advice and comments that make me think. Your humor is pretty good, too.

Now that I’ve buttered you up, I hope you’ll take the time for my question. At 86, I’ve watched a lot of water flow over the dam, and my wife of 60 years and I are concerned about where the U.S. is headed in the next 50 years. Our concern is for our eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

This isn’t a stock question, but your answer and advice regarding these changes would help me advise our grandkids. All of my children read your column and appreciate your unique way of thinking. – DS, Oklahoma City Dear DS: Wow! You reproduce well. Thirty of those buggers – what a grand, prolific family you have. It’s little wonder you’re concerned.

However, I suggest you give those grandkids the same advice I gave my grandkids: Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.

During the past few years, readers from coast to coast have shared their concerns about the economic, social and political direction of this country. They’ve made comments such as “democracy run amok” and “immigration is weakening our country” and “Wall Street is Evil Street” and “we’re suffocating by our national debt” and “greed is destroying America” and “why work when welfare pays so well” and most apropos: “Congressmen care more about their lobbyists than they do about voters.” In the past decade, an increasing number of readers have been asking, “Where is this country headed in the future?” Because this column has been published from coast to coast for 40 years, I’ve a good feel for the public pulse.

Even though the Dow Jones industrial average has been

VIEWS Malcom Berko making new highs, there is a growing, palpable angst and anger among readers and investors that’s weighing heavily on their future comfort zones.

They’re feeling the downward undertow that’s the result of so many abrupt changes in our culture. They believe that this undertow is beginning to destabilize and rip the social, political and economic fabric of America.

In fact, your newspaper, The Oklahoman, in 1951, quoted Alexander Fraser Tytler, a Scottish historian who passed in 1813: “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a dictatorship, then a monarchy.” Now, the average age of the world’s greatest civilizations from the beginning of history is about 200 years. And during that time frame, those nations always have progressed through the following sequences: 1.) From bondage to spiritual faith. 2.) From spiritual faith to great courage. 3.)

From great courage to liberty.

4.) From liberty to abundance.

5.) From abundance to complacency. 6.) From complacency to apathy. 7.) From apathy to dependence. 8) From dependence back to bondage.

Just as surely as we can’t stop the tides or un-ring a bell, this is a progression that cannot be changed. So accept it, because attempts to change the direction of this downward undertow will do more harm than good. Just remember: Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.

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Robert Wall General Manager

Kate Schott Editor

GUEST VIEW

Separation of the canals from Great Lakes The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois would like to respond to the Another View from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (“Feds Need Long-Term Plan to Keep Carp Out of Lakes”) that ran on the Opinion page of the April 1, 2014, edition of The Herald-News.

It appears that though the Journal Sentinel has some of the “facts” correct; they have missed several major issues with a permanent separation.

The editorial references the electric barrier as the only barrier between the Asian carp and the Great Lakes. However, there is no mention of how much work is being done to ensure the carp do not even reach the electric barrier.

In 2013, Illinois DNR removed 308 tons of Asian carp

from the lower Des Plaines and Illinois Rivers.

According to the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee, during the 2012 Asian carp population monitoring season in the Illinois River determined: The detectable adult population front is approximately 55 miles from Lake Michigan in the Dresden Island Pool in the lower Des Plaines River.

A presence of moderate to abundant numbers of adults were detected approximately 62 miles from Lake Michigan in the Marseilles Pool, but no spawning, eggs, larvae, or small fish have been observed in this area. Verified spawning was identified approximately 152 miles from Lake Michigan at approximately Henry, Ill. Fish of lengths

greater than 6-inch were collected, and spawning activity is likely occurring below Starved Rock Lock and Dam. The Asian carp population front has not moved in six years.

The editorial does not mention that in the three scenarios within the Great Lakes Commission report, the one issue that the engineers could not overcome was flooding of the Chicago metro area. No matter where the engineers discussed placing a physical barrier within the canals; major flooding would overtake the surrounding areas.

No amount of upgrades to the stormwater systems would alleviate a 3-inch rainfall.

The canals are required for the elimination of rainwater in the Chicago metro area,

including the City of Joliet.

The Journal Sentinel also fails to fully discuss the economics of either the GLMRIS or the Great Lakes Commission reports. The costs given in both reports are estimates but do not include the cost of buying private and public land; the increase in costs over the total construction time; costs of the loss of inexpensive shipping and the impact on the current rail and road infrastructure; the loss of revenue from recreational, charter, and fishing boats; and the cost of water quality impacts to the cities and business within the Great Lakes basin especially Lake Michigan.

CICI believes that the best results for suppression and prevention of movement of the Asian carp into the Great

Lakes basin will rely on a multi-tiered approach of technologies throughout the entire basin access points.

Permanent separation is simply too expensive, will take decades to complete, significantly increase the risk of flooding and will likely be ineffective in stopping Asian Carp from reaching Lake Michigan.

Please note that numerous Asian Carp have been found in land-locked lagoons in Chicago. The Asian carp didn’t get there by swimming but rather someone put the fish in the lagoon which is why permanent separation ultimately will fail.

Lisa Frede Director of Regulatory Affairs, Chemical Industry Council of Illinois

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“I have not had a physical in over 15 years,” Dionne Gilbert, 51, told The Associated Press. “I told myself, ‘You need to do this. Your daughter loves you and needs you.’ ” Gilbert is what the Affordable Care Act is all about. For millions of uninsured Americans, health care has been beyond their reach.

Now, according to the Los Angeles Times, 9.5 million previously uninsured Americans have coverage.

There was a huge last-day surge in sign-ups, helped along by President Barack Obama selling health care as vigorously as his political opponents were working to make it fail. He succeeded.

Lisa Kerrigan, 25, who has two daughters and owns a day care and preschool business in Rochester, N.H., told National Public Radio, “I’ve never been able to afford health insurance before, and I was really, really hesitant going

VIEWS Donna Brazile into it.”

“On a whim,” she attempted to sign up. Less than an hour later, she had her health insurance for $37 a month. “I have a $170 deductible, which is nothing. I have $5 copays and $10 prescriptions. It’s wonderful.”

Kerrigan is so satisfied that she agreed to let her story be told in online marketing by the state health exchange. The New Hampshire exchange saw more than 21,000 people sign up by February’s end, “significantly exceeding” the projections, says NPR. Naysayers are postulating that people merely switched one health care policy for another. It’s true that health care in New Hamp-

shire is expensive. It’s also true it is less costly on the state’s health care exchange. The name of the act is, after all, “affordable.”

Across the country, in Washington state, the state’s health exchange experienced significant success, garnering 20 percent of the nation’s sign-ups in the first month of open enrollment.

Politico reports that the Washington health exchange signed up a half-million people by March 20.

On the last day, AP reported two-hour phone waits in my home state of Louisiana. In California, the overload reached such numbers that receptionists asked registrants to finish their applications past the deadline. In Tennessee, officials experienced more than double the calls of the previous Monday, from 800 to 1,900.

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To the Editor: Township government provides essential services across Illinois, and does so more cost effectively than larger units of government.

There has been an aggressive push to eliminate township government in Illinois often based on information that is simply not true. If townships were to be eliminated, a recent study by respected public policy researcher Wendell Cox finds that replacement services within larger government bodies would end up costing taxpayers more, not less.

There are three main functions of township government: 1.)

Providing general assistance for those in need including food, shelter and emergency relief, 2.)

Assessment of real property for the basis of local taxation, and 3.) Maintaining 71,000 miles of roads and bridges outside federal, state and local jurisdiction, including repeatedly clearing rural roads as snow and ice storms seemed to continuously roll through the state this winter.

Along with these three mandated core services, townships offer other agendas including senior citizen programs, youth activities, assistance for the disabled, parks and recreational facilities, health services and

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Township government is indeed important; Illinois cannot afford to have these critical services eliminated or delivered at a higher cost. Before any voters consider elimination of township government, let’s first understand the facts about what would be lost.

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Reeder needs to get the facts right To the Editor: I have noticed that Scott Reeder tends to throw out his opinions without much regard to the facts, and this was indeed the case with his defense of the sale of raw milk. I will leave the Public Health Department to point out the dangers of the pathogens involved, which go far beyond “flu-like symptoms,” and which can be lethal to those with weak or impaired immune systems, including young children.

No, my objection is that Mr. Reeder has no idea what he’s talking about. His grandmother’s raw milk was not lumpy and yellow because it was unpasteurized. It was lumpy and yellow because it wasn’t homogenized, an altogether different process.

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Continued from page 31 Polls have consistently found most people would prefer the act be kept and allowed a chance to work, and then adjusted as necessary.

Repeal is not a reality – a fact Republican opposition leaders acknowledge in private.

Additionally, the Affordable Care Act racked up a 49 percent positive score, “a first” according to ABC News, which commissioned the poll.

Numbers do not measure the ACA’s sign-up success. As a result of the Affordable Care

Act – Obamacare – illnesses are prevented, people have greater security in their lives, more money in their pockets (because insurance companies can’t make a profit higher than 20 percent), and families have a parent or child with them because a disease was cured. These are the true measures of success. And that is priceless.

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

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By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – There is something about these championship games in the WJOL/ Don Ladas Memorial Baseball Tournament at Silver Cross Field. They are all great games.

Joliet Catholic’s touted sophomore Drake Fellows hooked up with Minooka senior Mitch Malone on a chilly Saturday night in a classic coming-out party for both right-handers.

The Indians finally pushed across a run in the top of the 10th inning, thanks to Neal Tyrell’s heads-up baserunning and Cristian Sanchez’s clutch single, to claim a 1-0 victory and secure their fourth title in the 10-year history of the event. Providence has three and Joliet Catholic two.

Fellows tossed a two-hitter over seven innings, struck out nine and walked nobody.

A fastball that approaches 90 mph has made his reputation, but he showed he is a pitcher, not merely a thrower. He stayed ahead in the count, worked his breaking ball into the mix and had Minooka hitters waving much of the night.

However, the Indians were right there, step for step, as Malone used all his pitches to blank the Hilltoppers through five innings. When he needed to bear down, he did.

Minooka entered the championship game having not allowed a run in the tournament. JCA had allowed three total in its two victories, so signs pointed to a pitchers’ duel.

The Hilltoppers loaded the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the fourth on singles by Mitch Boe and Nick Dalesandro and Aaron Markley’s bunt single. But Malone induced an infield pop-up from Keegan Tyrell, a strikeout of John Kalisik and Jake Jackovich’s fielder’s choice.

Malone worked the first five innings, allowing five hits and no walks while striking out four. Trevor Maly relieved to open the sixth and the Hillltoppers loaded the bases with one out. But Maly, who would

Photos by Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

ABOVE: Minooka third baseman Joe Butler makes the catch in front of the Joliet Catholic bench at the WJOL/Don Ladas Memorial baseball tournament Saturday at Silver Cross Field in Joliet. Minooka defeated Joliet Catholic, 1-0, in 10 innings. LEFT: Joliet Catholic Mitch Boe (left) shortstop is late with the tag as Minooka Tyler Desmarais is safe at second base with a stolen base.

work 32/3 innings, escaped on a strikeout and ground ball.

Joe Butler, the third Minooka pitcher, got the win after striking out the side and stranding two in the bottom of the 10th.

Jackovich relieved Fellows and worked a perfect eighth inning. Danny Ehrsam, who relieved in the ninth.

As is the norm in a 1-0 game between two storied programs, defense also was huge.

Minooka second baseman

Jake Null turned in a big-time stop to deny Kalisik a hit, and right fielder Sanchez ranged into right-center field to pull down Boe’s long drive and end the fifth.

The Hilltoppers were equally effective with the leather.

Boe had a half-dozen assists at shortstop, and first baseman Markley continue his tournament-long run of scooping throws in the dirt. Boe’s play up the middle and strong arm

prevented the Indians from scoring in the eighth.

Null began that rally with a two-out single to right. He advanced on a passed ball, and Neal Tyrell beat out an infield hit, his second hit, before stealing his second base of the game. Sanchez appeared he may have come through to snap the tie, but Boe ranged far to his left to gun him down.

Minooka put the first men on in the ninth on Cole Thompson’s single and a hit batsman, but Ehrsam came on and retired the next three hitters.

Jackovich began the bottom of the ninth with a single,

but Null started a 4-3 double play. Dan Devine’s single and walks to Bannon and Boe loaded the bases for Dalesandro, who fanned as the Hilltoppers left the bases loaded a third time.

Tyrell stroked his third straight hit with two outs in the 10th, advanced on a wild pitch and kept going to third when the Hilltoppers held the ball. Sanchez’s grounder up the middle knocked in the run, but not before second baseman Bannon made a diving stop and a spectacular play attempting to get Sanchez.

It was that kind of a final.

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port coach Andy Satunas said.

“We went right after a good lineup and dominated them.

But we made the big mistake on the double-play ball. We lost the freebie war.”

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com

FIFTH PLACE Joliet West 7, Plainfield Central 4: West’s Zach Thomas completed his big day when he drilled a two-run double to right-center field in the top of the seventh inning to break a

Minooka 3, Providence 0:

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Plainfield South’s Dan Enloe dives safely back to first base as Joliet Catholic’s Aaron Markley catches the ball in the pickoff attempt from Kyle Polaski during the first inning Friday in the first round of the WJOL/ Don Ladas Memorial Baseball Tournament at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox. Joliet Catholic won, 9-2.

3-3 tie.

Thomas finished with two hits and a walk after pitching and hitting West past Plainfield South in the consolation semifinals. Chad Benevidez followed with a run-scoring groundout, and Matt Ramirez climaxed the uprising with an RBI double.

Ramirez also drove in a run with a groundout in a two-run sixth as West drew even, 3-3. Central had scored three in the fifth to grab a 3-1 lead. Austin Weitendorf’s double made it 1-1, and an error and Christian Armstrong’s sacrifice fly gave the Wildcats (2-3) their two-run cushion.

“We finished off the tournament right,” Thomas said.

“We’re still trying to figure out our roles, but it feels good after losing our first game (to Lockport).”

Griffin McGuire pitched into the seventh inning for West and Anthony Panateri finished. Sophomore Zach Pirc, Central’s fourth pitcher, took the loss.

“We’re a little short on pitching,” Wildcats coach John Rosner said. “We will have to piecemeal some games.”

SEVENTH PLACE Plainfield South 5, Joliet Central 1: Dan Enloe led off the game with a single and Plainfield South did not get another hit. However, Steelmen mistakes helped the Cougars (13) get their first tournament win.

“Jeremy Kolberg came in relief in the second inning and kept us in the game,” Central coach Tony Juarez said.

“He did a nice job.

“But even if you take away the mistakes we made early to help them get ahead, you still have to score runs. We’re not doing that.”

The same problem is afflicting South.

“Our offense and defense are not good now,” Cougars coach Phil Bodine said.

“We’re just not hitting. We’re not going to compete against good teams if we don’t do better than this.”

Zach Goetchel had two hits for Central (0-5).

CHAMPIONSHIP SEMIFINALS JCA 2, Lockport 1: Joliet Catholic junior right-hander Nick Dalesandro allowed four hits, three of which did not leave the infield, and struck out 10 while walking two. He

threw 103 pitches.

“This is a big rivalry,” Dalesandro said. “There was a lot of talking smack in the dugouts. It was intense. I haven’t been pumped like that since state last year.”

The Hilltoppers scored a run in the bottom of the first inning when Rylan Bannon was hit by a pitch, advanced on Mitch Boe’s sacrifice and came across on Aaron Markley’s double.

The Porters tied it in the fourth on Nick Stanton’s single, courtesy runner Avery Lochow’s stolen base and infield hits by Ryan Dalton and Lorenzo Blazekovich. But Markley started the bottom of the fourth with a hit and eventually scored on an errant throw on a potential inning-ending double play.

“It’s a tough quote. You run out of stuff to say about Nick,” JCA coach Jared Voss said of Dalesandro. “I liked our chances to get to the title game with him on the mound.”

Lockport junior righthander Cole Bellair was almost as good. He allowed four hits, struck out six and walked one.

“I’m proud of Cole,” Lock-

Minooka beat Providence ace Jake Godfey for the second time in a week as Mitch Vogrin and Trevor Maly combined on the shutout.

Vogrin, who will pitch at Illinois State, allowed six hits and one walk while striking out five in five innings. Maly blanked the Celtics over the last two innings.

The LSU-bound Godfrey allowed five hits, struck out nine, walked two, threw four wild pitches, hit two batters and committed a balk in six innings.

Minooka scored twice in the third inning as Kenny Walsh singled, moved up on a balk and sacrifice and scored on a wild pitch. Tyler Desmarais then walked, advanced on a passed ball and scored on Cole Thompson’s single.

Neal Tyrell walked in the fifth and came around on two wild pitches and Desmarais’ sacrifice fly.

CONSOLATION SEMIFINALS Joliet West 4, Plainfield South 0: Thomas was the man for the Tigers. The senior lefthander allowed one hit in six innings, walked nobody and struck out nine. He also tripled in one run and knocked in another with a bunt single.

Cody Grosse provided the support with two hits, two walks and an RBI. Shane Ritter, who beat the Tigers in last year’s regional final, worked 42/3 innings for South, allowing one earned run on two hits. He walked three and struck out six.

Plainfield Central 6, Joliet Central 4: A five-run fourth inning vaulted the Wildcats past the Steelmen. Danny Brandon pitched four innings and Matt Ryan the final three for Plainfield. Ryan also had a two-run double to highlight the fiverun splash.

Zach Goetchel pitched well for Joliet Central but did not get enough support offensively or defensively.

• Sunday, April 6, 2014

JOLIET – It was déjà vu in the WJOL/Don Ladas Memorial Baseball Tournament on Saturday at Silver Cross Field.

Only this time, a year after Providence rallied to beat Lockport 7-4 in the title game behind MVP Dylan Rosa, the Celtics rode Rosa’s superb pitching to a 3-2 win over the Porters in the third-place game.

“Our Achilles’ heal is offensive production, and you have to tip your cap to Dylan,” Lockport coach Andy Satunas said of Rosa, who struck out nine, allowed three hits and pitched over five errors behind him in 61/3 innings. Niko Kutsulis got the last two outs for the save.

Providence coach Mark Smth shook up his lineup for the third-place game, and junior right fielder Matt Diehl and sophomore catcher Jim Jeffries delivered. Both had two hits, and Diehl drove in runs with his single and decisive fourth-inning double.

“It’s always nice to beat Lockport,” said Rosa, whose Celtics (4-4) fell to the Porters (5-5) earlier in the week. “This was a big game even though it was for third place.”

“We’re a work in progress,” Smith said. “But I am proud of how we came back after a disappointing afternoon [3-0 loss to Minooka]. I’m proud of Dylan and what Niko did in a tight spot.”

Joliet Catholic beat Lockport, 2-1, in the other semifinal. Smith said what he enjoys about the tournament is how it reminds him of the NCAA basketball tourney, where “you never know who will beat whom.”

Tyler Hair singled in a run for Lockport. Starting pitcher Mike Formella suffered the loss.

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WJOL/DON LADAS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINAL: JOLIET CATHOLIC 9, PLAINFIELD SOUTH 2

BASEBALL: PLAINFIELD NORTH 3, MORRIS 2

North’s Strepek Hilltoppers cruise past the dominates Indians

Cougars in tourney opener

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com NEW LENOX – The way Joliet Catholic second baseman and leadoff man Rylan Bannon sees it, “No one in this tournament likes us very much.”

The Hilltoppers had just finished off Plainfield South, 9-2, Friday night at Providence in their opening-round game of the WJOL/Don Ladas Memorial Baseball Tournament. Bannon did his part with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and three runs scored.

“A bunch of our guys have friends on this team [South],” Bannon continued. “It was very cold [38 degrees, and windy], but once you get out and run around, the adrenaline gets going and you want to win.”

The victory advanced JCA to Saturday morning’s championship semifinal against Lockport. South was relegated to the consolation semifinals against Joliet West.

The home run to right-center field was Bannon’s first in his high school career and came with a man on base in the sixth inning.

“I got a decent swing on it and I sprinted all the way to

By RYAN WOODEN Shaw Media Correspondent

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Joliet Catholic’s Kyle Polaski delivers a pitch Friday during the first inning against Plainfield South in the first round of the WJOL/Don Ladas Memorial Baseball Tournament at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox. second base,” said Bannon, who was not anticipating using his home run trot. “I got it up in the air and the wind helped it out.”

JCA senior right-hander Kyle Polaski (2-0) allowed three hits and struck out eight in five innings.

JCA coach Jared Voss, whose team was 3-0 entering the tournament, said a strong performance from Polaski is pretty much a given.

The Hilltoppers beat South ace left-hander Trevor

Henderson, who allowed two unearned runs in the first inning and three total in four innings.

He struck out five straight batters at one point and fanned eight while walking one.

The Cougars avoided a shutout when Andrew Dean slammed a two-run double down the left-field line in the bottom of the sixth off JCA reliever Brady Kostecki. Zach Hamaker had two of South’s six hits.

MORRIS – On a cold, blustery day with the wind blowing out straight to right, Plainfield North junior Kyle Strepek wasn’t just able to neutralize dangerous lefties and confuse righties, he flat out dominated in a 3-2 win Friday on the road over Morris.

Yet, despite striking out 15 times and only mustering two hits, the Redskins (3-4) managed to hang around thanks in large part to a gritty performance from junior starter Cody Niewinski.

“Extremely proud with how [Niewinski] pitched,” Morris head coach Todd Kein said. “As the game went on, it seemed like he got a lot more comfortable out there – found his rhythm, found his groove.”

After getting touched up with a pair of hits that eventually turned into a pair of Plainfield North runs in the top of the first, Niewinski settled in and eventually finished out a complete game giving up three runs and scattering nine hits.

Most importantly, he kept the Redskins in the game.

“I was actually pretty happy [with the way I pitched], especially after getting hit in the hand in the first inning and then coming back and pitching and throwing some strikes,”

Niewinski said.

Morris responded after falling behind, 2-0, through one with a pair of runs of their own to tie the game in the bottom of the second. Tim Smyk started off the inning by getting hit with a pitch. He scored Morris’ first run on an RBI groundout by junior Tom Cheshareck.

Senior Grant Schluntz scored on a wild pitch to tie it at 2.

From there, both Niewinski and Strepek settled in. The two juniors matched zeroes in their next two innings before the Tigers (4-1) were finally able to push across what would be the winning run on an RBI single by Strepek in the top of the fifth. Strepek went on to strike out six straight in the fifth and sixth.

Morris threatened in its final at-bat, with Schluntz getting hit by a pitch and advancing into scoring position with one out, but Strepek stopped the Redskin advances to preserve the 3-2 win.

“Unfortunately, I felt like some of our more experienced hitters showed some inexperience today,” Kein said.

“Against a lefty like that on a cold day, you really have to sit back and see the ball longer and make a conscious effort to stay closed and drive the ball to the right side. Very simply, we did not do that.”

BASEBALL: WJOL/DON LADAS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINAL: LOCKPORT 11, JOLIET WEST 2

Illinois-Chicago recruit Masa finishes with 11 Ks, pitches Porters to win

By TIM TIERNEY Shaw Media Correspondent LOCKPORT – Lockport pitcher Noah Masa knew what was different about his third start of the season Friday against Joliet West.

“Definitely the coldest,” he said. “Definitely the coldest.

When the season began, I was working off a lot of rust. You look to improve every game.”

The Illinois-Chicago recruit had 11 strikeouts and held Joliet West to four singles in five in-

nings while Lockport made the most of its seven hits for an 11-2 quarterfinal win in the WJOL/ Don Ladas Memorial Tournament.

It wasn’t a specific pitch or pitches that clicked for Masa when he recorded seven consecutive strikeouts, starting with the final out in the bottom of the first. His success in that stretch was more about the approach.

“You attack the batter with everything you’ve got,” Masa said. “Location with all pitches and throwing with conviction.

That’s the most important thing.

Get ahead with the first pitch.

Always get ahead.”

Masa struggled with his control in the fourth and fifth. Four walks, an error and an infield hit helped Joliet West cut the deficit to 7-2.

“I tried to do too much,’’ Masa said. “Once I got rolling, I didn’t take the batters one by one. Within that process, I got a little shaken up.”

Masa recovered to strike out the final batter in the fourth and fifth. Rusty Hoh pitched the final

two innings for Lockport (5-3).

“Noah attacked the zone and he had command of his pitches,’’ Lockport coach Andy Satunas said. “He did what we expect.”

Lockport’s Tyler Hair hit a grand slam over the left-field wall, his first high school homer, during a six-run third that was set up by three walks. Jake Stanton followed Hair with a homer to give Lockport a 6-0 lead.

“I think it was a fastball inside,’’ Hair said. “I got the barrel on it and it got in the wind and got out.”

“We had our three and four hitters up with those runners on and we took advantage,” Satunas said.

Leadoff hitter Cody Grosse had three hits for Joliet West (13), while Lockport’s Tyler Nasser had a two-run single in the four-run Porter seventh.

“We had the bases loaded a couple times and got Masa out of the game, but we didn’t come through in the clutch,” Joliet West coach John Karczewski said. “We’re young and we’re making some young mistakes.’’

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Lockport takes third at own invite

SUNDAY’S EVENTS College Baseball Joliet Junior College at Sauk Valley, noon Lewis at Indianapolis (DH), noon College Softball Bellarmine at Lewis (DH), 10 a.m.

Men’s Golf Lewis at Midwest Regional Men’s Tennis Ashford University vs. USF at Lockport High School, 1 p.m.

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com

at second singles.

Central got seconds from Jana Mudrock at first singles and Margaret Kolyvas at second singles while Kaitlyn Foresyth was fourth at third singles.

Mudrock fell to T.F. South’s Jessica Gomez, 21-15, 21-11, while Kolyvas lost, 21-12, 21-8, in the finals to T.F. South’s Cassie Breshock. The Rebels won all three singles titles.

“Today was pretty good and there was a lot of good competition across the board,” Mudrock said. “I got to play TF South in the championship and she is a really strong player. It was a tough match with her but she really played well. So I’ll just use this as a stepping stone to go forward for the rest of the season.”

The Knights also claimed fifth at third doubles as Claire Hilgenbrink and Hannah Miller defeated Lincoln-Way East.

“I’m real happy to tie Bradley for fourth place,” Knights coach Liz Karales said. “I was encouraged by all of the girls at all levels today. Our one and

two singles played great. Our two singles is usually half of our one doubles so we switched the lineup a bit. This is a really tough tournament and all of the girls improved so that was nice to see.”

West got a fourth from Cassie Ruettiger at second singles, Stephanie McDonald was fifth at first singles and Alex Sutor took consolation honors at third singles.

The Warriors’ first doubles team of Hannah Sigrist and Beth Heise finished fourth while their fourth doubles squad of Jamie Bowsher and Cori Seguin placed fifth.

“We did much better than last year after coming away with five medals,” West coach Donna Thompson said. “First doubles and first singles battled all day long against some tough competition. And Cassie, only a freshman, held her own against older girls.”

East’s lone medalist was Elaine Trinh, who claimed consolation honors at first singles.

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USF women win Saint Francis (Ind.) golf tourney STAFF REPORTS FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Led

by Mary Jackson and Krystal Garritson (Lockport), the USF women’s golf team captured the team title at the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Spring Invitational on Saturday. With a score of 314, the Saints edged Indiana Institute of Technology by three strokes.

Jackson and Garritson finished second and third, respectively, among 60 golfers with scores of 75 (+2) and 76 (+3).

Maricar Nones tied for eighth place overall with a score of 81, while junior Ashley Howard (Wilmington) placed 12th with an 82 for USF.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Plainfield North 1, Lincoln Way North (9 innings): Matt Welch went 2-for-5 with a double to lead the Tigers (5-1) on Saturday, while Kyle Strepek was 2-for-4.

Clifton Central 7, Coal City 6: Coal City (4-3) made six throwing errors Friday and couldn’t overcome an early deficit. Joe Quinn (2 RBIs) and Lane Cowherd (RBI) each had two hits for Coal City.

Plainfield East 3, Coal City 1: Brad Littleton had a double for one of the Coalers’ three hits Saturday. Zack Mellen struck out six in four relief innings for Coal City (4-4).

Lemont 3, Stagg 1: Mike Papierski had two hits and an RBI to lead Lemont to the win Saturday, while Mike Wisz had two hits and Nick Wisz drove in a run to back winner Garrett Acton.

Lincoln-Way Central 7, Immaculate Conception 1: Andrew Farbak pitched six innings, giving up just one hit and one run, while striking out eight. Kevin Mampe (2-for-4; 2 doubles, RBI), T.J. Papousek (2-for-3, double, RBI), Pat Michalak (2-for-4) and

Cam Post (2-run triple) paced the Knights (3-1).

of the Celtics’ five hits. Kendal Judge struck out 12 and allowed just four hits.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Minooka 6, JCA 5: Minoo-

Joliet West 5, Plainfield North 2: Winning pitcher Kylie Robb

ka scored in the bottom of the eighth to pull out the nonconference win Thursday. Josie Henderson doubled and homered for the Angels, while Meagan Harrison had a double and an RBI. Minooka’s Geri Westerhoff was 3-for-4, while Lauryn Lewis was 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Meghan Quirk got the win.

Morris 17, Wilmington 1: Kellen Bernickus was 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs to lead the Redskins (6-0), while Leah Lines was 2-for-4 with a double and an RB. Kelly Kolotka was 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs for Morris. Laurel Harper pitched four innings, striking out three.

went 2-for-3 at the plate for the Tigers (3-4) on Saturday, while Joy Treasure hit a solo homer.

JCA 10, Crete-Monee 2: Alyssa Callans had four hits, including a triple, to lead the Angels to the win Saturday. Josie Henderson (2 doubles, 3 RBIs) had three hits, while Reilly Jo Swanson (3 RBIs) had two hits. Alivia Phelps struck out seven.

Jacobs Quad: Lincoln-Way Central went 2-0 to win the title Saturday. The Knights (3-1) beat Antioch, 3-1, and blanked Hoffman Estates, 8-0. Against Antioch, Jackie Farbak went 3-for-4 to back winning pitcher Sarah Mikolajczak. Against Hoffman Estates, Ashley Evans (2 RBIs), Naidelyn Medina (2 RBIs), Rote (RBI), Rachel Soch (RBI) and Hannah Hosty (RBI) all had two hits.

Glenbard West 2, Providence 1: Sarah Brightmore homered to provide the only run for Providence. Brightmore had two

MONDAY’S EVENTS Badminton Plainfield Central at Plainfield South, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield East at Oswego, 4:30 p.m.

Oswego East at Romeoville, 4:30 p.m.

Baseball Marian Catholic at Lincoln-Way Central, 4:30 p.m.

Naperville Central at Joliet Catholic Academy, 4:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook vs. Lake Side (Ga.) in Kissimmee, Fla., 1:30 p.m.

Coal City at Joliet West, 4:30 p.m.

Prairie Central at Reed-Custer, 4:30 p.m.

Mendota at Seneca, 4:30 p.m.

Dwight at Roanoke-Benson, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Tennis Plainfield Central at Geneva, 4:30 p.m.

Marmion Academy at Providence Catholic, 4 p.m.

Yorkville at Minooka, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield East at Joliet Catholic Academy, 4:30 p.m.

Bishop McNamara at Coal City, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Volleyball Joliet Catholic Academy at Lockport, 6 p.m.

Providence Catholic at Lincoln-Way North, 5:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Brother Rice, 6 p.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor at Bolingbrook, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Water Polo Bradley-Bourbonnais at Lincoln-Way West, 5 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Sandburg, 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer Providence Catholic at Nazareth Academy, 5 p.m.

Plainfield North at Glenbard South, 6 p.m.

Joliet Catholic Academy at Minooka, 4:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West at Joliet West, 6 p.m.

Bradley-Bourbonnais at Joliet Central, 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Sandburg, 6:15 p.m.

Lincoln-Way North at Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m.

Princeton at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Track Romeoville at Plainfield Central, 4 p.m.

Minooka, Oswego East at Plainfield South, 4 p.m.

Plainfield North, Oswego at Plainfield East, 4 p.m.

Girls Water Polo Lincoln-Way West at Bradley-Bourbonnais, 5 p.m.

Sandburg at Lincoln-Way East, 5 p.m.

Softball Normal Community at Lincoln-Way Central, 4 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley at Plainfield Central, 4:30 p.m.

Joliet West at Joliet Catholic Academy, 4:30 p.m.

Crete-Monee at Joliet Central, 4:30 p.m.

Providence Catholic at Mother McCauley, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield North at Lincoln-Way East, 4:30 p.m.

Bradley-Bourbonnais at Minooka, 4:30 p.m.

Bloom at Romeoville, 4:30 p.m.

Morris at Reed-Custer, 4:30 p.m.

Coal City at Pontiac, 4:30 p.m.

Seneca at Prairie Central, 4:30 p.m.

• Sunday, April 6, 2014

LOCKPORT – Denise Hadley finds herself in an unusual position with this season’s Lockport badminton team.

For one of the few times during her successful 30-year career, the Porter coach doesn’t have any returning state qualifiers.

But based on their showing at Saturday’s 12-team Lockport Tournament, the beat seems to be continuing for the Porters, who placed third with 21 points.

Buffalo Grove edged Thornton Fractional South, 32-30, for top honors while Lincoln-Way Central and Bradley-Bourbonnais tied for fourth with 16 points. Lincoln-Way West and Oak Lawn finished with 14 points, Reavis was next with 12 and Lincoln-Way East and West Aurora tied with 10 points.

“All seven of our qualifiers were seniors,” Hadley said. “I have a sophomore at number one, Jessica Miller, and she’s

doing a good job. We were also missing two girls at singles today.

“My doubles teams did good. They’re hard-working and they have a good attitude.

I work them hard at practice so hopefully as we near the end, they realize that it was important to work hard.”

Lockport’s best showing was at second doubles where Lauren Hueckstaedt and Jen Inczauskis lost, 21-13, 21-7, in the finals to Buffalo Grove, which swept the doubles titles.

The Porters took third at first doubles as Araceli Lozano and Marisol Onate claimed a 2116, 21-13 win over Lincoln-Way West. Lockport’s third doubles team of Madison Morrow and Sarah Heinberg and its fourth doubles pairing of Christine Maida and Sarah Zimmerman both settled for fourth following losses to T.F. South.

Also for the Porters, Jessica Miller placed fourth at first singles, Sierra Goldstein was fifth at third singles and Hannah Burke took consolation honors

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The ASSOCIATED PRESS ARLINGTON, Texas – Aaron Harrison hit a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left, after taking a pass from his twin brother Andrew, and Kentucky beat Wisconsin, 74-73, on Saturday night to advance to the national championship game.

The Harrison twins and all those Kentucky freshmen aren’t one and done just yet.

They will be playing for the Wildcats’ ninth national championship Monday night in an unexpected title matchup.

Eighth-seeded Kentucky (29-10) will play seventh-seeded Connecticut (31-8) in the highest combined seed total for a national championship game since seeding began in 1979. The previous was the 2011 game when third-seeded UConn beat eighth-seeded Butler.

After Aaron Harrison hit another clutch shot, Traevon Jackson’s pull-up jumper for the Badgers (30-8) hit the backboard and rolled off the

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rim as time expired.

SEMIFINAL ONE No. 7 Connecticut 63, Florida 53: At Arlington, Texas, Connecticut didn’t wait for the final buzzer to beat Florida this time.

The Huskies, the seventh seed in the East Regional, had outstanding games on both ends of the court to beat overall No. 1 seed Florida.

The win ended Florida’s 30-game winning streak, which began after the Huskies beat the Gators 65-64 on Dec. 2 on a buzzer-beating jumper by Shabazz Napier.

Napier helped seal this game with about two minutes to play when he made two free throws for a 59-47 lead. That margin was the deficit the Huskies faced in the opening minutes after a cold shooting start.

“We have been in a lot of dog fights,” Napier said.

“We are just an experienced group. We believe in each other and continue to believe in each other. ... We are going to win. That is what we

do.”

With second-year coach Kevin Ollie in a defensive stance himself most of the game, the Huskies sidetracked the Florida offense by shutting down point guard Scottie Wilbekin and 3-point specialist Michael Frazier II, who scored a combined seven points.

The Huskies were impressive on offense, shooting 55.8 percent (24 of 43) from the field against a team that allowed opponents to shoot 39.9 percent this season.

“Everybody was at Level Five and that was the most important thing,” Ollie said.

“Whomever I put in the game, it was positive and they were productive.”

The Huskies (31-8) will play Kentucky for the national championship Monday night.

DeAndre Daniels had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut, and it was his two 3-pointers in a span of 1:43 that helped ignite the Huskies after they had fallen behind 16-4.

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By JOSEPH WHITE The Associated Press WASHINGTON – D.J. Augustin scored 25 points Saturday night, Joakim Noah had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls turned a possible first-round playoff preview into a laugher, never trailing in a 96-78 win over the Washington Wizards.

Augustin made 6 of 11 3-pointers – but only 2 of 8 2-pointers – and Carlos Boozer added 16 points for the Bulls, who have won five straight and are battling the Toronto Raptors for the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. Augustin has averaged 19.8 points during the winning streak.

John Wall scored 20 points, and Marcin Gortat had 19 for the Wizards, who sit in sixth place in the East. If they hold that spot, they would face the third-seeded team.

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by Boozer, the Bulls forward found Augustin to start the break, then received the ball back in a no-look pass and went hard to the hoop. Boozer was fouled and made both free throws to push the score to 2814 late in the first quarter.

Trailing by 12 at the end of the period, the Wizards were then completely undone by a 10-point second quarter.

At one point, they were 0 for 7 from the 3-point line and 0 for 3 from the free throw line for the game, as well as 2 for 13 from the field in the period. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Augustin made the score 3618, and a free throw by Jimmy Butler in the final minute of the first half gave the Bulls a 28-point lead.

The Bulls also outrebounded Washington, 17-9, in the second quarter.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF x-St. Louis 77 52 18 7 111 243 x-Anaheim 77 50 19 8 108 249 x-San Jose 78 49 20 9 107 239 x-Colorado 77 50 21 6 106 237 x-Blackhawks 78 44 19 15 103 255 x-Los Angeles 78 45 27 6 96 196 Minnesota 78 40 26 12 92 195 Dallas 77 38 28 11 87 225

GB — — 8 8 10½ 13 14 19

New York 33 44 .429 20 Cleveland 31 47 .397 22½ Detroit 28 49 .364 25 Boston 23 54 .299 30 Orlando 22 55 .286 31 Philadelphia 17 60 .221 36 Milwaukee 14 63 .182 39 WESTERN CONFERENCE y-San Antonio 59 17 .776 — y-Oklahoma City 55 20 .733 3½ y-L.A. Clippers 54 23 .701 5½ x-Houston 50 25 .667 8½ Portland 49 28 .636 10½ Golden State 47 29 .618 12 Dallas 46 31 .597 13½ Memphis 45 31 .592 14

Phoenix Minnesota Denver New Orleans Sacramento L.A. Lakers Utah

45 38 33 32 27 25 24

31 38 43 44 49 51 52

.592 .500 .434 .421 .355 .329 .316

14 21 26 27 32 34 35

Phoenix 78 36 28 14 86 209 Winnipeg 79 35 34 10 80 220 Nashville 77 34 32 11 79 195 Vancouver 77 34 32 11 79 185 Calgary 78 33 38 7 73 200 Edmonton 78 27 42 9 63 193 EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF z-Boston 78 53 18 7 113 251 y-Pittsburgh 78 49 24 5 103 237 x-Montreal 79 45 27 7 97 212 N.Y. Rangers 79 43 31 5 91 212 x-Tampa Bay 78 42 27 9 93 229 Philadelphia 77 39 29 9 87 215 Detroit 78 37 27 14 88 211 Columbus 77 39 31 7 85 215

GA 167 195 199 190 211 218 222 207

New Jersey Toronto Washington Ottawa Carolina N.Y. Islanders Florida

200 248 236 261 215 254 256

78 79 78 78 78 77 78

34 38 35 33 34 31 27

28 33 30 31 33 35 43

16 8 13 14 11 11 8

84 84 83 80 79 73 62

191 229 222 226 196 215 185

221 232 231 209 228 259

CHICAGO – Jeff Samardzija and the Cubs are picking up where they left off last season.

The right-hander struck out eight in seven innings and held the Phillies to two runs and six hits. The Cubs put 10 hits on the board, went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and lost, 2-0, to Philadelphia on Saturday.

“I see these guys working every day, I know what they’re doing,” Samardzija said of his teammates. “If it were a different situation, if I thought these guys were

being lazy or this or that, obviously it’d be different. But these guys come to work every day, doing everything we can. It’s early in the season, we’re going to keep going, keep pushing and figure this out.”

The Cubs, who were shut out for the second time in five games this season, are already 4-for-40 with runners in scoring position this season.

That’s even grimmer than last year’s season-long .218 mark.

“I do think you have to be relaxed and know that the pitcher’s on the ropes a little bit,” first-year manager Rick

Renteria said. “It’s something that you talk about and see if it starts to take hold, the understanding of those particular types of situations so that guys can be a little bit more relaxed.”

The Cubs were able to get runners on base against Phillies’ starter Cliff Lee,but failed to deliver the knockout blow.

Lee (2-0) allowed 10 hits and had just one 1-2-3 inning.

But it never felt as if he was in trouble. He worked on the edges of both sides of the plate and kept the Cubs hitters off balance.

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x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference Saturday’s Results Washington 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Boston 5, Philadelphia 2 Colorado 4, St. Louis 0 Winnipeg 4, Toronto 2 Montreal 5, Detroit 3 Dallas 5, Tampa Bay 2 Ottawa 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 New Jersey 3, Carolina 1 Minnesota 4, Pittsburgh 0 Los Angeles at Vancouver (n) Nashville at San Jose (n) Sunday’s Games St. Louis at Blackhawks, 11:30 a.m.

Dallas at Florida, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Monday’s Games Calgary at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

MLB

Saturday’s Results Kansas City 4, White Sox 3 Minnesota 7, Cleveland 3 Toronto 4, N.Y. Yankees 0 Detroit 7, Baltimore 6 Seattle 3, Oakland 1 L.A. Angels 5, Houston 1 Tampa Bay 5, Texas 4 Texas at Tampa Bay (n) Sunday’s Games

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

Saturday’s Results Bulls 96, Washington 78 Orlando 100, Minnesota 92 Brooklyn 105, Philadelphia 101 Charlotte 96, Cleveland 94, OT Detroit 115, Boston 111 Toronto 102, Milwaukee 98 Sunday’s Games New York at Miami, noon L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m.

Dallas at Sacramento, 5 p.m.

Atlanta at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Denver at Houston, 6 p.m.

Memphis at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Utah at Golden State, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Portland, 8 p.m.

Friday’s Results Bulls 102, Milwaukee 90 Memphis 100, Denver 92 Toronto 102, Indiana 94 Charlotte 91, Orlando 80 Brooklyn 116, Detroit 104 Philadelphia 111, Boston 102 Minnesota 122, Miami 121,2OT Atlanta 117, Cleveland 98 Washington 90, New York 89 Utah 100, New Orleans 96 Houston 111, Oklahoma City 107 Phoenix 109, Portland 93 Golden State 102, Sacramento 69 Dallas 107, L.A. Lakers 95

American League CENTRAL DIVISION W L Pct Detroit 4 0 1.000 Cleveland 3 2 .600 Kansas City 2 2 .500 White Sox 2 3 .400 Minnesota 2 3 .400 EAST DIVISION W L Pct Tampa Bay 4 2 .667 Toronto 3 3 .500 Boston 2 2 .500 New York 2 3 .400 Baltimore 1 4 .200 WEST DIVISION W L Pct Seattle 4 1 .800 Houston 2 3 .400 Los Angeles 2 3 .400 Oakland 2 3 .400 Texas 2 3 .400

Samardzija pitches well in loss

GB — 1½ 2 2½ 2½ GB — 1 1 1½ 2½ GB — 2 2 2 2

White Sox (E.Johnson 0-0) at Kansas City (Guthrie 0-0), 3:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Nolasco 0-1) at Cleveland (Masterson 0-0), 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 0-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 1-0), 1:07 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 0-0) at Detroit (Verlander 0-0), 1:08 p.m.

Milwaukee (Gallardo 1-0) at Boston (Lester 0-1), 1:35 p.m.

Texas (Darvish 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 0-1), 1:40 p.m.

White Sox (Sale 1-0) at Kansas City (Shields 0-0), 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-1) at Houston (Feldman 1-0), 2:10 p.m.

Seattle (E.Ramirez 1-0) at Oakland (Gray 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

National League CENTRAL DIVISION W L Pct Pittsburgh 3 2 .600 St. Louis 3 2 .600 Milwaukee 2 2 .500 Cubs 1 4 .200 Cincinnati 1 4 .200 EAST DIVISION W L Pct Miami 5 1 .833 Atlanta 4 1 .800 Philadelphia 3 2 .600 Washington 3 2 .600 New York 2 3 .400

San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado San Diego Arizona

WEST DIVISION W L 5 1 4 3 2 3 1 4 1 6

Pct .833 .571 .400 .200 .143

GB — — ½ 2 2 GB — ½ 1½ 1½ 2½ GB — 1½ 2½ 3½ 4½

Saturday’s Results Philadelphia 2, Cubs 0 N.Y. Mets 6, Cincinnati 3 San Francisco 7, L.A. Dodgers 2 Atlanta 6, Washington 2 St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 1 Miami 5, San Diego 0 San Diego at Miami (n) Arizona at Colorado (n) Sunday’s Games Philadelphia (Burnett 0-0) at Cubs (Villanueva 0-2), 1:20 p.m.

Cincinnati (Simon 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 0-0), 12:10 p.m.

San Diego (Kennedy 0-1) at Miami (Eovaldi 1-0), 12:10 p.m.

Atlanta (A.Wood 1-0) at Washington (Jordan 0-0), 12:35 p.m.

Milwaukee (Gallardo 1-0) at Boston (Lester 0-1), 12:35 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 0-0), 12:35 p.m.

Arizona (Miley 1-1) at Colorado (Anderson 0-1), 3:10 p.m.

San Francisco (M.Cain 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 1-0), 7:05 p.m.

Danks struggles uncharacteristically The ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Danks’ struggles were just enough that the White Sox bullpen couldn’t bail out Chicago.

The left-hander allowed three runs in seven innings, but the Sox tied it before Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the eighth inning and the Royals won, 4-3.

Alex Gordon doubled off left-hander Scott Downs (0-1) before Perez hit Maikel Cle-

to’s second pitch down the left-field line.

Danks did not allow a hit until the fourth inning, when six straight Kansas City batters reached base.

Omar Infante, Eric Hosmer, Billy Butler and Alex Gordon singled, then Mike Moustakas walked with the bases loades.

Butler drove in another run in the fifth with a sacrifice fly.

“I was trying to stay aggressive,” Danks said. “Walk-

ing Hosmer on four straight, I was being extra careful, hoping he’d just get himself out. I was continuing to have problems, but I tried to stay aggressive. You’d like to have a quicker inning.”

After throwing 39 pitches in the first three innings, Danks labored through 38 pitches in the fourth.

Danks made it through seven innings, throwing 115 pitches, his highest total since having shoulder surgery in 2012.

Formula One, Bahrain Grand Prix, 9:30 a.m., NBCSN NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Duck Commander 500, 2 p.m., FOX Golf PGA Tour, Houston Open, final round, noon, TGC; 2 p.m., NBC LPGA, Kraft Nabisco Championship, final round, 4 p.m., TGC Women’s basketball NCAA tournament, Final Four, Notre Dame vs. Maryland, 5:30 p.m., ESPN NCAA tournament, Final Four, Connecticut vs. Stanford, 8 p.m., ESPN Tennis WTA, Family Circle Cup, championship, noon, ESPN2 Soccer

Premier League, Arsenal at Everton, 7:25 a.m., NBCSN College baseball Penn St. at Purdue, 11 a.m., BTN Notre Dame at Florida St., 11 a.m., ESPNU Middle Tennessee at Southern Mississippi, 1:30 p.m., FS1 Illinois at Northwestern, 2 p.m., BTN N.C. State at Clemson, 2 p.m., ESPNU Florida A&M at Bethune-Cookman, 5 p.m., ESPNU (same-day tape) College softball Arkansas at Alabama, 2 p.m., ESPN Cricket ICC, World Twenty20, final, 8 a.m., ESPN2

TV SPORTSWATCH SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE Pro hockey St. Louis at Blackhawks, 11 a.m., NBC Buffalo at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m., NBCSN Pro baseball Baltimore at Detroit or N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, noon, MLB White Sox at Kansas City, 1:10 p.m., CSN Philadelphia at Cubs, 1:20 p.m., WGN San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Pro basketball New York at Miami, noon, ABC L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m., ABC Auto racing

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EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct y-Miami 52 23 .693 y-Indiana 53 24 .688 x-Toronto 45 32 .584 x-Bulls 45 32 .584 x-Brooklyn 42 34 .553 x-Washington 40 37 .519 x-Charlotte 39 38 .506 Atlanta 33 42 .440

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Former Joliet resident Jonas Shumpert (bottom right, on his knee) performs in the opening number from “Memphis.” “Memphis” will be performed Monday at the Rialto in Joliet.

LIVING THE BROADWAY DREAM Former Joliet resident will appear in “Memphis” at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet

By DENISE M. BARAN-UNLAND dunland@shawmedia.com

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OLIET – In April of his senior year at Joliet Central High School, Jonas Shumpert, now 28, arrived home from a spring break choir trip to Disneyland in California, flipped through his mail and noticed he’d been accepted into the American Musical and Dramatic Academy of New York.

In that moment, Shumpert, who danced for the first time at his school’s musical “Guys and Dolls,” knew he would not attend

Illinois State University in Normal that fall to study chemistry education.

Now a professional dancer who lives in Manhattan, Shumpert – who grew up admiring Michael Jackson and Sammy Davis Jr. – is Jonas set to appear Shumpert Monday in the ensemble of “Memphis” at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.

Shumpert credits “Guys and Dolls” – as well as the

classes he subsequently took at the Lou Conte Dance Studio in Chicago – with changing his life’s direction.

“I just fell in love with it [dance] and practiced and worked very hard,” Shumpert said. “There was no going back.”

Shumpert also periodically returns to Joliet to visit family, friends and mentor students at Revolution Dance Studio in Plainfield, where he teaches musical theater workshops and arranges choreography for certain dance routines.

The opportunity happened by chance when Shumpert

If you go What: “Memphis” When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet Tickets: Tickets AA, A $50; B $40, C $45 Buy tickets at the Rialto box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.rialtosquare.com, Ticketmaster.com, or charge at 800-982-2787 or 815-726-6600. met the mother of Shelley Christensen, the studio’s creative director and owner,

while working as a dancer for a cruise line. Tracy Rohlfs, business manager and owner at Revolution Dance Studio, called Shumpert a “great role model” for the other dancers.

“He is wonderful,” Rohlfs said. “He’s got a very infectious and uplifting personality and can make the leastskilled dancer feel like the most fantastic dancer.”

A variety of dancing experiences followed Shumpert’s graduation from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy of New York.

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Pen pals program visits University of Illinois JOLIET – A.O. Marshall first and second-graders will participate in a pen pal program with the Society of Hispanic and Professional Engineers (SHPE UIUC).

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LOCKPORT – Lockport Township High School District 205 proudly announces the Class of 2014 Top Ten Percent: Omar Abdelaziz, Michelle Alano, Kaitlyn Altmann, Haylie Arndt, Jordan Arndt, Andrew Ascencio, Ignas Baltrusaitis, Jennifer Banike, Mateusz Baran, Noah Beissel, Brooke Bianchi, Christine Blickhahn, Lillian Bramlet, Bridget Burke, Robert Cerullo, Angela Ciarlette, Lacey Clarida, Madeline Colarelli, Keenan Conklin, Sarah Cryer, Michal Cudzich, Eric Cuevas, Stephan Del Rio, John Duax, David Dziedzina, Amanda Eminger, Christopher Faron, Kelsey Fedor, Ryan Ferrin, Kathleen Fesmire, Alaina Frederick, Edward Gillott, Samantha Glenn, Patrick Gosney, Sam Guerrini,

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Joliet native wants to return to Disney • DREAM Continued from page 41 His first performance job was at Walt Disney World’s “Festival of the Lion King.”

Afterward, Shumpert worked as a dancer for Royal Caribbean and Holland American Cruise lines. He also worked for Busch Gardens in New York, learning 10 male parts for three different shows – a total of 30 parts – so various dancers could take breaks from performances.

From 2009 to 2010, Shumpert toured Europe and Asia for eight months as part of “Fame – The Musical.” Upon returning to New York, Shumpert caught a performance of the four-time Tony award winning musical “Memphis” at the Shubert Theatre and thought, “I want to appear in this musical.”

The actual audition, Shumpert said, was an intense six-hour-a-day process over six days, well worth it for Shumpert to accomplish “my Broadway dream,” which comes with eight performances a week.

Shumpert calls the storyline – about a white 1950s DJ falling in love with a black blues and jazz singer and

how they share that music – “thrilling and exhilarating,” an example of how “youth can change the way we do things.”

“Not all things have a happy ending,” Shumpert added about the musical, “but it does come to a conclusion in some way.”

The musical, according to the website of the Rialto Square Theatre, is based on real events. Some scenes in this “thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love” take place in Memphis, Tenn., underground dance clubs of the 1950s and include “explosive dancing,” “irresistible songs” “roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll” and “soaring emotion.”

“It’s a good story,” Shumpert said.

What about Shumpert’s plans to study chemistry

education? That aspiration is gone for good, he said. Having observed friends in their late 30s who are still dancing on Broadway, Shumpert feels he can dance professionally until that time before he switches directions.

Furthermore, Shumpert already knows his next career move: return to Disney (“It’s a fantastic company,” Shumpert said) as a casting director.

Besides, Shumpert feels, making his dreams come true is the best way to encourage the youth at Revolution Dance to do likewise.

“I want kids in Joliet [to know that] I was just a normal kid with a dream from here, too,” Shumpert said, “and that I ended up going to New York and making my wildest dreams come true.”

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A small family celebration is being planned.

They are the parents of four children, Richard, Jr., Beverly (Matthew) Gans, Sharon (William) Grossklaus and David, all of Joliet, Illinois. They are also blessed with five grandchildren, Rachel and Jeremy Gans, and Susan, William, Jr., (Roxane) Grossklaus and Michael. They also have three greatgranddaughters, Cassandra Shabnow and Alexis and Hailey Veugeler. They also have two greatgrandchildren due this year.

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Student journalists from fouryear colleges and universities throughout Illinois compete for the awards.

Audrey Heiberger, layout editor for the print edition, was presented with a third-place award in the open category for an advertisement she created to promote International Education month.

Julie Szamlewski, layout editor for the print edition during the fall 2012 semester, earned an honorable mention award in the open category for a promotional advertisement she designed.

Brian Neal, sports editor, Nicole Kappelman, assistant sports editor and Kendra Mills, layout editor, accepted a second-place award for their sports page design in the non-dailies, school enrollment 4,000 or more category.

Ross Reed, news editor during the fall 2013 semester; Alex Veeneman, assistant news editor during the fall 2013 semester; and Audrey Heiberger, layout editor, earned a third-place award for front page layout in the non-dailies, school enrollment, 4,000 or more category.

Anthony Kurt, assistant photo editor, was recognized with a third-place award in the non-dailies, school enrollment 4,000 or more category for his photo essay on intramural flag football.

Kristin Fazio, a staff writer for the sports section, received an honorable mention in the non-dailies, school enrollment 4,000 or more category for her sports feature story “Coming to America: Lanstiak has come a long way to play tennis for The Flyers.”

Alex Veeneman of Plainfield is an assistant news editor for The Flyer.

The Flyer reports news and provides a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to the Lewis University community through a biweekly print medium and its online counterpart www. thelewisflyer.com. Its editorial staff publishes the newspaper in a manner consistent with the Lasallian mission of Lewis University and the accepted norms of American journalism.

USF student to present at national conference JOLIET – A University of St. Francis doctor of nurse practitioner program student research has been accepted for presentation at the Seventh National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference.

Gary Mann’s translational research, “Educating Primary Care Providers on Evidence Based Injections Therapies for Myofascial Pain Disorder,” has been accepted for poster presentation.

USF’s Doctorate of Nursing Program was only one of 120 such programs in the nation when it began in 2009. The DNP degree prepares graduates to provide the most advanced level of health care for popula-

tions based on evidence-based scientific, medical and nursing research and practice guidelines.

The Seventh National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference will be Oct. 8-10 in Nashville, Tenn. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit www. stfrancis.edu.

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Yasmin Castillo (Left) and Ashley York (Right) recently earned Best of Day honors from the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Competition. Castillo earned top honors for violin and York for the cello.

JTHS orchestra wins IHSA awards JOLIET – On March 8, the Joliet Township High School District orchestras and Joliet Central High School choirs participated in IHSA Solo and Ensemble Competition in Kankakee.

Together, the orchestra and choir earned 88 first-place medals and nine second-place medals. Students earning Best of Day honors from their judges were Yasmin Castillo for the violin and Ashley York for the cello.

Peter Lipari directs the JTHS Orchestras and David L. Jones directs the JCHS Choirs.

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Local students partake in Augie Choice ROCK ISLAND – Augustana College students took advantage of high-impact learning experiences, like internships, study abroad and research.

Local students • Joseph Bullaro from Frankfort, a junior majoring in physics, studied in East Asia.

• Alyssa Clarida from Homer Glen., a sophomore majoring in geography, studied in East Asia.

• Bradley Gaskin from New Lenox, a junior majoring in environmental studies, studied in East Asia.

• Joshua Marszalek from Homer Glen, a senior majoring in accounting, studied in East Asia.

• Remington Riccolo from Dwight, a senior majoring in international business, studied in East Asia.

• Jacob Van Duyne from Wilmington, a senior majoring in business administration-finance, did an internship at Farmers Insurance.

• Elizabeth Kopping from Plainfield, a senior majoring in psychology, did an internship in Australia.

• Dena Baity from New Lenox, a sophomore majoring in pre-music education-instrumental, studied

in Japan.

• John D’Aversa from Plainfield, a junior majoring in Asian studies, studied in Japan.

• Gregory Morales from Bolingbrook, a sophomore majoring in business administration-advising, studied in Japan.

• Katie Morton from Lockport, a sophomore majoring in psychology, studied in Japan.

• Adam Wilson from Plainfield, a senior majoring in business administration-finance, did an internship at Deloitte & Touche in Chicago.

• Lauren Williamson from Morris, a senior majoring in communication sciences and disorders, conducted research at the Florida School for Deaf & Blind.

• Krista Watson from Coal City, a senior majoring in biology, studied in the Dominican Republic.

Focused on advancing student learning in the liberal arts, Augie Choice provides students a onetime grant of $2,000 to offset the expenses of an internship, study abroad or research project.

Augie Choice was launched in 2009. To date, the program has helped 1,588 Augustana students through the distribution of $3,176,000. The program is a visible symbol of the college’s commitment to preparing students to stand out.

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PEOPLE BRIEF PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield East High School Student Council will hold a “Cinderella’s Closet” formal and semi-formal dress sale from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Room 424, Plainfield East High School, 12001 S. Naperville Road, Plainfield.

The dresses are previously worn and in good condition.

They’re perfect for prom, homecoming or any formal occasion.

Prices range from free to $50. Dresses are valued as high as $500.

This event is open to all District 202 students.

Cinderella’s Closet is a prom boutique that provides donated formal wear and accessories for very low prices.

For information, email Cindy Egizio at cegizio@ psd202.org or Kate Morris at kmorris@psd202.org.

Call them at 815-5770324.

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BOLINGBROOK – Artist Michael Devaney, a former electrician and carpenter and a current truck driver, was recently awarded Best of Show honors during Adventist Midwest Health’s second annual National Arts Program Healing Arts Exhibit.

The exhibit – featuring art by hospital volunteers, staff and their family members – was on display at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital from Nov. 6 to Jan. 5.

Devaney’s award-winning piece, titled “Flower Garden,” is a reproduction of a Monet he

painted three years ago. While some of Devaney’s work has been displayed at the Brigantine Gallery in Downers Grove, the National Arts Program show was his first display in a public exhibit.

Devaney’s painting provided his family with one last memory of his father, who recently died of lung cancer. Devaney’s painting, complete with its Best of Show ribbon, was on display at the hospital the day his father was discharged. He had an opportunity to view it before he left. Not long after his return home, Devaney’s father passed.

Other local artists also won

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE (Determined by employee, visitor and patient votes) Amateur: Amber Kuhn of Romeoville, Powerful In addition, $2,400 in National Arts Program prize money, including the Best of Show, was awarded to a number of students, among them:

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CELEBRITY CIPHER

Henry David Thoreau, a writer who, inter alia, railed against taxes, said, “A simple and independent mind does not toil at the bidding of any prince.”

Here is a deal in which an opponent’s bidding helps declarer to find the winning line of play.

South is in three no-trump.

West leads the spade queen.

What should declarer do?

When West’s one-spade opening was passed around to South, he made a takeout double.

West rebid in his second fivecard suit. Then North bravely advanced with three clubs. And South took a shot at three notrump, knowing it was extremely unlikely that this contract would fail and five clubs would succeed.

Declarer starts with six top tricks: two spades, two hearts and two clubs. If he can play the clubs without loss, he will be home. But who has the club queen?

There are only 15 high-card points missing, which might lead South to think West holds that key card. However, West’s bidding suggests that East is the favorite because West has so many more spades and diamonds than East.

To try to cover all bases, declarer should lead the club jack from his hand. First, if West has queen-doubleton, he might cover. And in case West is void of clubs, South is unblocking the suit.

Here, when West discards, declarer wins with dummy’s king, runs the club nine, plays a club to his 10, and cashes the club ace. Then South leads a heart to dummy’s ace and cashes the last club. With two major-suit winners still nestling in his hand, the contract is home.

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Teen shares in grief without shedding tears Dear Abby: I’m 15. Yesterday, they told our class that one of my friend’s parents had died suddenly. Every single person in our grade cried, except for me. I felt bad about not crying for my friend’s loss, but I just didn’t.

Another friend told me that last night people were texting, and it had been mentioned several times that I wasn’t crying and that it looked like I didn’t care, even though I do. I feel bad about not crying, but I don’t want to lie and say that I did. Please help me. – Dry-Eyed In Colorado Dear Dry-Eyed: If you feel that any explanation is called for, simply say that when you heard the news you were so stunned that you couldn’t cry. Your reaction is very common. When bad news is conveyed, some people are just struck numb. Believe me, not everyone who can cry on command is necessarily grieving.

Dear Abby: My boyfriend, “Chico,” and I have been going together for six years. We have discussed marriage, but for the past few months he has become distant and not as loving as he

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips once was. Chico is the dependent type who often needs to be reminded by his parents or me about things he needs to do.

When I asked Chico what was going on, he said he is confused and he thinks he relies too much on his parents and me for direction.

He said he didn’t want to break up, but he would like some time alone. He assured me there is no one else involved and he wants to continue talking on the phone to me once in a while.

I don’t know what to do!

Should I believe what he is saying about needing time, or do you think this is Chico’s way of telling me it’s over? – Heartbroken In Hoboken Dear Heartbroken: Frankly, I think Chico is trying to break it to you gently that it’s over. Wish him well and let him go.

You probably meant well, but the problem with giving some-

one “directions” is, it prevents that person’s own compass from guiding him where he needs to go. Look at it this way, this may be a period of growth for Chico and for you as well.

Dear Abby: I have been dating someone over the last two years and our relationship has had a lot of ups and downs. We are in our 50s and we have both been married before.

The problem is, he thinks he always has to be right. He’ll never admit to being wrong. We love each other and spend most of our time together, but every time we have an argument, he calls our relationship off. I am always the one who calls to patch things up.

Should I let this relationship go once and for all? – Tired Of The Drama In Atlanta Dear Tired Of The Drama: Yes, I think so. Your gentleman friend has an unhealthy way of dealing with conflict. Unless your idea of a happy marriage is one in which you are always the peacemaker, I doubt it would last.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Gym membership can give incentive to work out regularly Dear Doctor K: I want to start exercising regularly. Should I join a gym?

Dear Reader: You don’t need a gym in order to exercise regularly. Your body offers the cheapest equipment available. And the money you save by not paying for a gym membership might be put to good use elsewhere, whether that means monthly bills or tennis lessons. But joining a gym has its benefits, too.

Spending money on a gym membership may be an incentive to use it regularly and get your money’s worth. Classes offer companionship and a safe way to learn technique. Most good gyms offer a wide range of equipment and a changing roster of exercise classes that can keep you motivated to work out. Often, personal trainers are available for weekly appointments or short-term overhauls of your routine.

Some health care plans offer discounted rates at specific gyms.

They’re not just doing you a favor. It’s also in their interest.

They know that regular exercise improves your health – which, in turn, reduces the medical expenses they might have to pay.

Before deciding whether a

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff gym is right for you, consider your preferences and needs. Ask yourself: Do you prefer to work out alone or with others? How far must you travel to the gym?

Are you likely to make the trek?

Do the gym’s hours of operation work well for you?

If you decide to join one, look for the following: • A good match between your goals and the facility. Choose a gym that’s well-equipped. A variety of machines and exercise classes lets you mix up your routine and avoid boredom. And having plenty of equipment can mean no wait, or at least a shorter one, when the gym is busy.

Many gyms will let you try their facilities for a few days before making a commitment.

• Well-trained staff. Expertise in teaching people to use strength-training equipment and free weights is essential.

Ask about staff background and training. Certification from the American College of Sports Medi-

cine is a good sign.

• A well-maintained facility.

Check to make sure the gym keeps its equipment in good working order. Ask current members if machines are frequently out of order. Also, note whether the public spaces and locker rooms appear clean and well-kept.

Whether you choose a gym or not, exercise regularly. It just makes you feel better. And no pill yet invented is as powerfully good for your health as regular exercise. In the past 15 years, scientific studies have discovered several factors that make regular exercise easier to achieve: • You don’t need to exercise hard enough to break a sweat. A brisk walk in your street clothes to and from work to where you park or catch public transportation can do it.

• You don’t need to do all 30 minutes per day, five days per week, for 30 consecutive minutes.

You can break it up into pieces.

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

Smokers need outside help to quit smoking Dr. Wallace: Both my parents and my older brother are addicted to tobacco. All three of them want to stop smoking for three reasons: First, to be healthier; second, to save money; and third, to keep me from hounding them to stop smoking.

All three of them have quit smoking several times, but something eventually triggers their smoking habit, and they light up again. A lot of people I know who now smoke have tried to quit before, but have gone back to lighting up. My dad said he is destined to smoke until the day he dies because he’s too addicted to stop.

I know this isn’t true, but I want to convince him that with willpower he can become an ex-smoker. Are there any statistics that show how many times a person tries to quit smoking and then finally succeeds? If so, there will still be hope that dear old Dad, sweet Mother and misguided Big Brother can be smoke-free. – Lynn, Portland, Maine.

Dear Lynn: It’s rare for a smoker to quit successfully – that is, permanently – on his or her first try. Many people have to keep trying and trying, often over the course of years.

No one should be disappointed when the first (or the fifth) attempt to quit ultimately doesn’t work out. Each attempt builds the momentum and desire to quit, and only when that desire is stronger than the desire to smoke will the person be successful.

The American Cancer Society says that its “Fresh Start” program has a 27 percent success rate for quitting smoking, while the Lung Association has a “Freedom from Smoking” program that claims

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace success 28 percent of the time. As these statistics show, nicotine is a powerfully addictive drug; it’s extremely difficult to stop craving it.

Don’t give up! Keep hounding all three of your family members until they are smokefree. It can and will happen. Both the Cancer Society and the Lung Association report that smokers need outside help and support. Fewer than 7 percent who try to stop using tobacco on their own are successful.

Dr. Wallace: My parents are both in their early 40s and are both overweight. They eat like there is no tomorrow! I keep telling them that being overweight is not healthy, but they keep saying that there is nothing to prove that being overweight causes health hazards.

I’m almost positive that it does, but I’m not sure what these health hazards are.

Can you help me identify them? I want my parents to be aware of exactly what being overly fat can do to a person.

I love them too much to lose them. – Joyce, Birmingham, Ala. Dear Joyce: There is a direct link between being overweight and heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Encourage Mom and Dad to eat nutritious and well-balanced diets and exercise regularly and they will lose all that excess weight. Have them check with the family doctor before they change their eating and exercising habits.

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

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‘Captain America’ sequel tops original

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By ED SYMKUS As science fiction sequels go, this one’s up there with “Terminator 2” and “Aliens” – a good first film, and a much stronger follow-up.

But the title’s all wrong.

The original film, from 2011, was called “Captain America: The First Avenger.” Self explanatory; that’s who he is – Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), the scientifically enhanced World War II hero who was frozen in an accident, then awakened all these years later, who is confused about our modern times, but is better than ever as a running-jumping-fighting superhero, now waging war against terrorists instead of Nazis.

The new film, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” isn’t about Rogers fighting in snowy Afghanistan or taking a skiing vacation. The name after the colon refers to his newest enemy, the fierce, masked, long-haired bad guy called the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), someone who was in the first film going by, let’s just say, another name.

But it takes a while to meet him.

Before that, we’re privy to all sorts of problems going on at S.H.I.E.L.D., the secret organization that does secret projects involving secret superheroes.

There’s a pirate attack on one of their mid-ocean freighters (time to send in Captain America, Black Widow and a crew of practically silent, very deadly agents to clean things up), and then, back home, S.H.I.E.L.D. itself is “compromised” over the launch of a (to me, slightly muddled) new program called Project Insight, which involves satellites and big heli-carriers with huge, specialized guns that’s all supposed to help stop terrorism.

The good Captain and his boss, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), become enmeshed in this, right along with another government honcho, Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford, playing against type), and all sorts of things start going wrong for the people we’re supposed to be rooting for, eventually building to Bondian proportions of villainy.

Because this is based on a Marvel comic, there’s also the obligatory measure of angst in our hero, though

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Chris Evans (left) and Scarlett Johansson star in “Captain America: The Winter’s Soldier,” a much stronger follow-up to the first film. it’s less than the usual dose. Evans is fitting comfortably into the extremely physical role, having also played it in “The Avengers,” as a guy who can’t quite figure out what he’s so uncomfortable about, beyond the fact that he’s a 95-year-old man in a 30-something’s super body.

It’s kind of cool that the script has him missing elevator music but digging the Internet. My usual problem with Scarlett Johansson, returning as Black Widow, remains in place: I think she’s only a middling actress.

This time out, she’s just too smooth and slick and hip as the very athletic gun-toting agent. But part of that problem also goes to the weak dialogue that was written for her.

The film features some terrific action, beginning with fist- and gunfights all over that freighter, and later going to a grander scale in a sequence that starts with a car chase attack on Nick Fury by some heavily armed fake cops and ending with the first appearance of the Winter Soldier (you can’t miss him; he’s got a shiny metal arm). Throughout the film there’s no holding back on spectacular stunts, fight choreography, firepower and explosions.

But there are many other sides to

it, including references to the earlier film’s evil organization (Hydra) and characters (Zola), an exhibit about Captain American and His Howling Commandos at the Smithsonian (where you’ll see Marvel main man Stan Lee as a security guard about 90 minutes in), an abundance of folks with secrets (most of them eventually revealed to each other and to viewers), the theory that public displays of affection make people uncomfortable and a shout-out to Marvin Gaye’s soundtrack for the movie “Trouble Man.” The film finishes its main story but has an unabashedly open ending for the next installment. Marvel/Captain America geeks should definitely stick around for the credits, as things start up again a minute or two into them, then do so again at the very end. Since I’m not one of those geeks, I’m not sure what was going on, but they were fun to watch.

• “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely and directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. The cast includes Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford and Sebastian Stan. The film is rated PG-13.

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TODAY – There is much activity going on behind the scenes. People are starting to take notice of your talent. Your innovative ideas are in great demand, but you must act quickly, or you may miss out on a valuable opportunity. Move ahead with confidence and courage.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Being presumptuous will lead to trouble. Ask before you volunteer someone for something. Avoid complaints by doing your share and offering positive affirmation.

If you are a team player, you will bypass controversy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – You could certainly improve your financial situation by considering a personal or business partnership. Take full advantage of any favorable circumstances that arise; fate is in your corner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Don’t blow your budget by buying unnecessary, expensive items for your home. Concentrate on a pending legal matter to ensure that you are getting your fair share. Be honest about your motives.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – You have all the necessary ingredients for success. Be careful not to alienate your peers by being overbearing or aggressive. Avoid tension by being cooperative and congenial.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – A trip or fact-finding mission will bring you into contact with influential individuals. Your superb memory will serve you well, enabling you to converse with someone with plenty to share.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Before you make accusations regarding a difficult situation, take a close look at your own actions. Consider that you may be just as much to blame as the other party.

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – A friend or partner may have reservations regarding something that you’re planning. While the possibilities may be very attractive, pay attention to the advice offered. Thorough research is a must.

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907 Barberry Way, Joliet

bedrooms are also carpeted and very spacious, with two having walk-in closets. There is a second full bath on the upper level, as well. There are custom window treatments throughout, and you’ll find this entire home meticulously maintained.

The sun room downstairs leads outside to the covered brick patio, perfect for entertaining or just watching the seasons change. In front is also a covered brick porch. The full basement has a nice large cedar-lined closet, and the garage is finished.

The roof on this house is a 40-year life dimensional shingle roof, and the lot is professionally landscaped. You’ll love the neighborhood, as well, with its sidewalks and nearby park.

You will not find a more inviting home, so please call Jim Karges of Karges Realty at (815) 474-1144 for a private viewing. It will definitely be time well spent!

ABOUT THIS PROPERTY Address: 1005 Windsor Drive, Shorewood Size: 2,900 square feet. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Great room is 15x21; sun/Florida room 11x13; sitting room 13x15; kitchen 11x21; dining room 11x12; master bedroom 13x18; second bedroom 12x18; third bedroom 13x17; fourth bedroom 12x14; loft 12x14; foyer 9x12; laundry room 7x9.

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You have to see this Shorewood home to believe how incredible it is. Nestled on a pristine wooded lot, the many windows in this house allow a view that is stunning year round. Rooms are sun-filled on the best of days, and for those snowy or rainy ones, two gas-starting wood-burning fireplaces will give you plenty of warmth and comfort.

This traditional, 1.5-story house was designed for beauty and function, with superb decorating, a well-designed floor plan, and a dual upstairs/downstairs heating and air conditioning system for efficiency and comfort.

The 15x21 great room has a full wall of windows overlooking the secluded back yard. There is also a ceramic floor sun/Florida room on the main floor, and the living room boasts one of the fireplaces.

Adjacent to the sun room, the kitchen also has quality ceramic floors, as well as custom Brakur raised-panel cabinetry, Cambria quartz tops, a breakfast bar and plenty of table space for the whole family.

The oven/range, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and disposal are included.

The home’s formal dining room has wellkept, classic hardwood floors.

The master suite is on the main floor, as well, with a walk-in closet, bay window overlooking the woods, a private bath, and its own sitting room with a fireplace. Also on the main floor is a half bath, a foyer with hardwood floors, and a ceramic-floored laundry room that comes with a washer and dryer.

Upstairs is a comfortable, carpeted loft, ideal for a computer area or an informal sitting room. The three

Contact: For more information, contact Jim Karges with Karges Realty at (815) 725-1700 or (815) 474-1144.

Outstanding 4 bed, 3 bath 2-story home.

Large rooms. Zoned heating/cooling. Fresh paint; new carpet.

Offered at $269,900.

Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x20. MLS # 08571558

25800 S. Brookfield Ct., Channahon 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath home overlooking park. Fenced backyard. New kitchen, bathroom cabinets, carpet. Fresh paint.

Offered at $174,900.

Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x20.

MLS # 08569493

3005 Covered Bridge Way, Joliet

1209 Shagbark Road, New Lenox Ranch with walkout basement. 4 beds, 2 1/2 baths Outstanding location.

Offered at $239,900.

Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x20. MLS # 08567622

510 Jersey Avenue, Joliet

5 bed, 2 bath Victorian home plus coach house with 1 bed apt.

One block from USF. Hardwood flrs on first floor. Offered at $164,900. Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x20.

MLS#08565530

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

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BOLINGBROOK

CHANNAHON $173,500, 24332 Marble Rd, Channahon 60410-9321, 10-08-305-011-0000, Jared Brooks To William D Hampton & Kathleen Ann White, March 3 $299,000, 24446 S Tonka Ave, Channahon 60410-9718, 10-09-306006-0000, Tanya F Morris To Liliana Martinez, October 11 $116,000, 22341 S Joseph Ave, Channahon 60410-3069, 06-35-102-0030000, Fannie Mae To Ronald R Tatar & Marianne J Tatar, January 21

CREST HILL $61,100, 2138 Root St, Crest Hill 60403-1742, 04-31-121-002-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Elodia Calvillo Garcia, February 21 $86,000, 1762 Willow Circle Dr, Crest Hill 60403-2089, 04-32-301-072-0000, Eva M Johnston To Johne Wojowski, February 28 $191,500, 20421 Spirea Ln, Crest Hill 60403-0744, 04-20-102-007-0000, Mehra Real Estate Inc To Derek Brown & Heather Brown, March 3 $53,000, 1401 Root St Ie, Crest Hill 60403-0916, 04-32-103-013-1001, Lori M Sanders To Robert Sullivan, February 27 $107,000, 1717 Barthelone St, Crest Hill 60403-2023, 04-32-303-004-0000, Michaud Trust To Charles E Prodehl & Beverly J Prodehl, February 20 $190,000, 21355 Prestwick Dr, Crest Hill 60403-1390, 04-30-301-024-0000, Michael L Johnson To Michaele A Lorgonio, February 25 $156,500, 16163 Ontario St, Crest Hill 60403-0758, 04-20-108-037-0000, Alfredo Del Core To Lawrence Bisemeyer, March 6 $169,000, 2224 Leness Ln, Crest Hill

60403-1926, 04-31-206-013-0000, Baldomero Barrios To Daniel Rojas, February 21 $74,500, 1702 Nicholson St, Crest Hill 60403-2441, 04-33-322-010-0000, Jeffrey D Lewis To Benjamin Contreras Loza & Genoveva Partida Perez, January 5

FRANKFORT $692,300, 10555 Charmaine Dr, Frankfort 60423-1842, 19-17-476-0400000, First Bank Of Manhattan Ttee To William F Burfeind & Kara B Burfeind, January 10 $295,000, 21727 S 108th Ave, Frankfort 60423-8267, 09-29-200-017-0000, Dgdb Llc Series Iii To Jacob R Smith & Robert J Smith, February 17 $385,000, 21970 Emily Ln, Frankfort 60423-8569, 09-30-301-002-0000, Marquette Bank Trustee To Gerard Fox & Lourdes Ceballos, February 28 $600,000, 10591 Charmaine Dr, Frankfort 60423-1842, 09-17-476-0420000, First Bank Of Manhattan Ttee To Scott R Meader & Kathryn B Meader, January 17 $69,000, 20643 Michigan Island Ct, Frankfort 60423-3517, 09-15-401-0430000, Vicki Spencer To Sean R Phelan & Melanie T Phelan, March 3 $320,000, 22373 Jeanette Ct, Frankfort 60423-7839, 09-31-202-014-0000, Nicole Geary To Michael A Biederstadt & Cheryl A Biederstadt, February 24

HOMER GLEN $177,250, 14130 Sheffield Dr 103, Ho-

mer Glen 60491-7878, 05-01-305-0051003, Standard Bank & Trust Trustee To Jovica Grbic & Bozana Durman, February 13 $340,000, 13602 S Tara Dr, Homer Glen 60491-9172, 05-03-207-0120000, Jennifer M Madeja To Charles C Kazukauskas & Kelly A Kazukauskas, March 1 $285,000, 15362 Rosarie Dr, Homer Glen 60491-6606, 05-14-154-017-0000, Walter J Altmann To Danielle R Pinto, February 7 $712,500, 16225 Circle Park Ct, Homer Glen 60491-6500, 05-22-101006-0000, Sharon Pogwizd To Helena Muluca, February 18 $215,000, 12549 Cedar Ridge Dr, Homer Glen 60491-6880, 05-12-306004-0000, Martin J Paulius To Ryan S Gerenstein & Tiffany J Gerenstein, March 3 $440,000, 14328 Acorn Ct, Homer Glen 60491-9328, 05-08-101-006-0000, Gary D Albright To Brian K Sunbberg & Kelly C Sundberg, February 24 $270,000, 13235 W Stonewood Dr, Homer Glen 60491-8131, 05-11-106-0010000, Jan Furczon To Jason A Marion & Sarah K Marion, February 25 $370,000, 14437 Renmore Rd, Homer Glen 60491-9414, 05-09-408-0190000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Kamila Bendyk & Matthew Bendyk, January 20 $186,000, 14541 S Heatherwood Dr, Homer Glen 60491-7718, 05-10-210018-0000, James P Laschober To Lynn Cerny, February 12

JOLIET $55,000, 209 Davison St, Joliet 60433-1325, 07-13-116-016-0000, Fannie Mae To Roger Arispe, February 19 $61,600, 1208 Marie St, Joliet 604321454, 07-02-407-006-0000, Fannie Mae To Aurelijus Ablacinskas, February 10 $55,000, 217 Pleasant St, Joliet 60436-1619, 07-16-117-043-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Alejandro Carbajal, February 20 $64,500, 1111 N May St, Joliet 604354413, 07-05-402-026-0000, Fannie Mae To Benito Garcia & Cecilia Jimenez Garcia, January 21 $126,000, 1843 David Ave, Joliet 60433-9549, 07-24-108-011-0000, John M Fowler To Ryan Lodes, February 28 $107,000, 2333 George Ave, Joliet 60435-3263, 07-06-300-024-0000, Jeffory Belom To Kyle Rumchak, January 30 $46,000, 2426 Burbank St, Joliet 60435-1409, 03-25-416-009-0000, Fannie Mae To Victoria Desalvo, January 22 $58,500, 2100 Maplewood Ln, Joliet 60433-9605, 07-25-307-001-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To France James Mcnair & Sandra Walker Mcnair, February 11 $221,500, 1006 Pine View Dr, Joliet 60432-0759, 08-06-409-013-0000, Rick James To Philip A Hon & Jacquline D Hon, February 7 Continued on page 55

UP TO 10K DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THIS HOME W/ IHDA GRANT! Move in ready ranch home on beautiful double lot in desirable west side location. Living room w/ fireplace, updated eat in kitchen w/ ample cabinetry & planning desk, family room w/ sliding doors that lead to the peaceful backyard, full partially finished basement w/ rec area & potential to add another bath. Attached garage.

Great property! Regular sale. Quick close ok. $137,500

Character exudes from this quality built & well maintained custom home. Far west location. Nothing else on the market like it. Dramatic 2 story foyer leads to the formal living rm w/ vaulted ceilings. Separate dining rm. Nice sized kitchen w/ eating area flows to the cozy family rm w/ fireplace. Second level offers private master retreat w/ luxury bath w/ whirlpool tub & WIC, 2 additional bedrooms & loft.

New roof. IHDA grant eligible property. $199,900

Stately home filled w/ builder upgrades. Excellent location. Plainfield N schools. Plenty of room w/ over 3300sq ft. Spacious & open w/9 ft ceilings & two story family room. Well appointed kitchen w/island & butler’s pantry. Main floor office/optional 5th bedrm. Private master suite w/ luxury bath. Ample sized secondary bedrooms. Full basement. Large fenced in yard w/ paver patio. Playset stays. Regular Sale! $374,900

Relocation forces sale! Absolutely stunning executive home on 1 acre. Spacious, open concept layout w/ volume ceilings throughout. 4-5 bd/3 bath. Related living possible w/ optional 5th bdrm & full bath on main floor.

Beautiful kitchen w/ all new appliances & backsplash.

Cozy family room w/ fireplace & adjoining sunroom.

Gleaming hardwood, upgraded fixtures. Freshly painted & brand new carpet. 4 car garage. $399,900

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$138,500, 101 Fairwood Ct, Bolingbrook 60440-2807, 02-15-206015-0000, Rickey Boone To Michael R Bartnik & Jennifer M Bartnik, December 13 $165,000, 221 Hampshire Ln, Bolingbrook 60440-1311, 02-02-305-0420000, Anna Marie Walton To Anthony Hasson & Amanda Scott, January 7 $75,101, 221 Northridge Ave, Bolingbrook 60440-2357, 02-11-306010-0000, Hud To Sughra Kalota, February 18 $284,000, 2225 Misty Creek Trl, Bolingbrook 60490-5048, 01-26-401034-0000, K Hovnanian At River Hills Llc To Troy Marcum & Lisa Marcum, February 14 $293,000, 2237 Misty Creek Trl, Bolingbrook 60490-5048, 01-26-401037-0000, K Hovnanian At River Hils Llc To Michael Brian Carlisle & Jennifer Marie Carlisle, February 27 $260,000, 111 S Commonwealth Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-6181, 02-17-202037-0000, Kenneth Robinson To Julie A Royal Robinson, February 13 $213,000, 1558 Woodland Ln, Bolingbrook 60490-3269, 02-19-109025-0000, Wells Fargo Bank Trustee To Julie Royal Robinson, January 24 $279,000, 2146 Muirfield Trl, Bolingbrook 60490-4911, 01-26-404-0250000, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Kauser Rahman & Sheema Khan, January 14 $249,000, 1459 Breeze Way, Bolingbrook 60490-2049, 02-18-410-0350000, Wells Fargo Bank To Calvin Kung & Nacy Kung, February 25 $169,000, 157 Denver Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-2642, 02-09-420-001-0000, Earl L Risch To Michael J Barth & Erika E Barth, February 13 $100,000, 1064 Crestwood Ln, Bolingbrook 60440-1645, 02-08-402026-0000, Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee To Dominic Sanfilippo, January 3 $215,000, 141 Beaver Creek Dr, Bolingbrook 60490-5556, 02-07-304001-0000, Joseph Schrom To Trisha Shelton & Bryan Bell, August 8 $83,101, 140 Garden Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-2616, 02-16-102-059-0000, Hud To Miroslav Sabo, January 31 $194,000, 137 Camelot Way, Bolingbrook 60440-2084, 02-11-104-0170000, John B Finan To Joseph H Varno, February 25 $370,000, 1362 Rosemary Dr, Bolingbrook 60490-4939, 01-35-210-0120000, Angela K Pucci To Sandra Santa Ana, February 12 $158,500, 136 Newport Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-2827, 02-15-103-0060000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Kristine K Crane, February 19 $220,000, 148 N Vincent Dr, Bolingbrook 60490-5587, 02-07-405-0290000, Sonia Powell To Sonia Powell & Robert L Sorensen, January 6

$210,000, 228 Campbell Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-1638, 02-08-407001-0000, Wc Realty Llc To Amanda G Arias, January 28 $540,000, 1862 Raes Creek Dr, Bolingbrook 60490-2115, 01-13-407017-0000, Lasalle 115 Holdings Llc To Perry Y Pan & Qi Le, February 19 $270,000, 1809 Maroon Bells Ln, Bolingbrook 60490-6533, 01-13-206044-0000, Celia Reina To Ramesh Palipi & Sowbhagya Lakshmi Yejju, February 7 $90,000, 189 Delmar Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-2801, 02-15-204-003-0000, Robin Auge To Saud Gazanfer, August 16 $165,000, 193 Grant Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-2337, 02-10-401-057-0000, Dennis Luporini To Brian J Trapani, February 13 $500,000, 2 Raes Creek Ct, Bolingbrook 60490-6615, 01-13-401054-0000, Overstreet Builders Inc To Mandar Y Joglekar & Pradnya M Joglekar, December 18 $296,000, 2072 Mark Cir, Bolingbrook 60490-4917, 01-26-406-0100000, Melvin J Anderson To Tony D Browning & Elizabeth A Browning, November 9 $158,000, 206 Lexington Dr, Bolingbrook 60440-1917, 02-10-407017-0000, Benjamin R Robins To Adam E Fox & Jessica A Fox, February 25

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$224,000, 1050 Talcott Ave, Lemont 60439-2750, 22-20-409-015-1012, Erik R Purkey To Joseph J Montalto & Deanna N Santos, January 16 $244,000, 16729 Brighton Dr, Lemont 60439-4605, 22-30-305-008-0000, M I Homes Of Chicago Llc To Laura A Weinberger, February 18 $294,500, 16741 Brighton Dr, Lemont 60439-4605, 22-30-305-008-0000, M I Homes Of Chicago Llc To Nicholas C Fotopoulos & Gabrielle A Goravica, February 19

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WWW.REMAXREALTYOFJOLIET.COM • (815) 741-3100 (I55/52 W/ Shorewood Glen. Go past clubhouse/ L on Lincoln). SPECTACULAR 2600 foot home. Master & dinette bays, gourmet kitchen w/42” cherry cab., breakfast bar, all stainless appliances & all corian countertops! Spacious living rm, dining rm, den plus Garden rm overlooks large outside veranda. Gorgeous 3 bedroom - come & see! $298,500

MANHATTAN $153,500, 140 Sharp Dr, Manhattan 60442-9383, 12-17-307-004-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To William R Studer, February 3 $193,000, 155 Kay St, Manhattan 60442-9275, 12-21-108-013-0000, Michelle Garrelts To Josef Farkas & Alyssa Gomez, March 7 $259,200, 15842 Chippewa Ln, Manhattan 60442-1712, 12-08-102-0050000, State Bank Of Countryside Ttee To Curtis L Gilbert & Traci A Gilbert, February 10

MINOOKA $224,500, 108 San Carlos Rd, Minooka 60447-9347, 10-07-103-035-0000, Fannie Mae To Joseph Kot, February 18 $174,000, 24056 Lakeview Dr, Minooka 60447-9317, 10-07-202-002-0000, Christopher S Szymel To Cody J Bleuer, February 27

733 SANDPIPER DRIVE, NEW LENOX - $260,000

LOTS OF LOTS FOR YOUR SPRING BUILD 9 CHESTNUT, SHOREWOOD

Stately 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Two Story home. Brick lower level on all 4 sides. Magnificent luxury master bath. Beautiful hardwood floors on entire lower level. Huge family room, separate formal dining room, large kitchen and dinette with SGD’s to the patio and spacious yard. Two story foyer with oak railings and plant shelf. A partially finished basement and a 2 car attached garage. Go to hometelosfirst. com and hudhomestore.com for information and education. Call Burneva McCullum for help or questions 779-279-4711.

5 lots in Shorewood - 1/2 acre on up. Starting at $53,500. Additional lots available in Plainfield on the water and Channahon overlooking the water…

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117 WOODVIEW LANE, MARSEILLES. IL. $115,000. *** $100 DOWN & SELLER PAYS 3% FOR CLOSING COSTS *** Woodview - duplex home - three bedrooms one and a half full bathrooms - finished lower level - 1 car garage - HUD owned home - 203k eligible - sold “as is” - many more homes like this so call for more info! www.illinoishudsite.com | www.hudpemco.com www.oforireo.com | www.hudhomestore.com

FISH OUT YOUR BACK YARD! An immaculate and perfect in every way 2 story in Squire’s Mill in Joliet. Located on a cul-de-sac on a gorgeous pond you will love the view on this lovely home. This spacious two story features a spectacular 4 seasons patio on the back of the home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, central air and much more. Very spacious master with walk-in closet and whirlpool tub in master bath. Bright and roomy kitchen with dining room and eating area. 1904 Race Ct. Joliet . $244,900

TOM HOOKS 815-741-5074

RYAN BEHRENS 815-791-1715 SHOREWOOD- REDUCED NOW...$209,900!

MAJESTIC 3 BEDROOM - $180,000

Wonderful move-in condition Quad Level!!Beautiful hardwood floors in Living and Dining room with vaulted ceiling! Updated kitchen with ceramic flooring and granite countertops - overlooks sunken family with brick fireplace! Lower level 4th bedroom or office with laundry room. Unfinished basement great for storage! 3 nice sized bedrooms!

Newer windows ’07, roof ’05, Furnace and A/c ’10! Cedar deck and cedar privacy fence! Brick paver sidewalk and patio! All appliances stay! Hurry! Visit www.VictoriaDillon.com for interior pictures.

In Channahon. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home; w/ vaulted ceiling in the living & dining room; a beautiful open, oak spindled staircase. Large eat-in kitchen. Family rm complete w/fireplace. Huge master suite w/cathedral ceiling, full upgraded executive bath complete w/whirlpool & separate shower; plus, large walk-in closet. A main floor laundry. Full basement awaits finishing w/ rough-in for a 3rd bath. Call Ron Pruss or visit CozyHomes4u.com

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MOKENA $170,000, 19649 Cambridge Dr, Mokena 60448-7947, 09-09-406022-0000, Robert J Carrier To Thien H Nguyen, February 27 $441,000, 19554 S Hunter Trl, Mokena 60448-8841, 08-11-403-003-0000, Alan J Denney To Marissa Zoladz, February 17 $240,000, 11010 Parker St, Mokena 60448, 09-08-106-025-0000, Aaron J Pilon To Michael J Ford & Laurie M Ford, February 18 $109,900, 19806 Wolf Rd 305, Mokena 60448-1385, 09-07-409-061-1000, Gretchen Olchawa To Christopher B Hempen, February 21 $245,500, 13411 185th St, Mokena 60448-9525, 08-02-104-009-0000, Wells Fargo Bank To Brandon M Hammond & Amy M Hammond, January 30 $459,000, 11669 Golden Gate Dr, Mokena 60448-2032, 09-30-109-0160000, Glen Haven Builders Inc To John Gantz & Cindy Giannini, February 28 $405,000, 11327 Kluth Dr, Mokena 60448-8237, 09-18-211-013-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Michael J Bencic, January 29 $427,500, 11871 London Bridge Dr, Mokena 60448-1968, 09-30-102-0030000, Richard D Lutkus To Greg Buchanan & Kelly Buchanan, February 23

514 MIAMI, JOLIET. IL. $27,500. *** $100 DOWN & SELLER PAYS 3% FOR CLOSING COSTS *** Lovely ranch home - one bedroom - one full bathroom - clean kitchen - spacious yard - 1 car garage - HUD owned home - 203k eligible - sold “as is” - many more homes like this so call for more info! www.illinoishudsite.com | www.hudpemco.com www.oforireo.com | www.hudhomestore.com

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

First time buyers may qualify for up to $14,000 towards down payment!!! HUD foreclosure, large room sizes, patio, fenced yard located in clubhouse community, within walking distance to swimming pool, tennis courts, and parks! Close to highways.

Own this for cheaper than most rents. $95,000. hometelosfirst.com

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

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$320,000, 17061 S Auburn Ridge Dr, Lockport 60441-4005, 04-26-429-0430000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Thomas P Kurcz, January 16 $112,875, 1020 Milne Dr, Lockport 60441-3765, 04-24-309-018-0000, Bank Of America Na To Kenneth N Nomura, February 10 $150,000, 17639 Gilbert Dr, Lockport 60441-1103, 05-31-203-024-1004, Richard Poett Estate To Julio Gallegos, February 14 $174,000, 17261 Long Bow Dr, Lockport 60441-8827, 05-30-314-007-0000,

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$100,500, 1007 Westshire Dr, Joliet 60435-3850, 07-05-313-020-0000, Fannie Mae To Adalberto Cruz, February 20 $46,500, 2020 Belmont Ave, Joliet 60432-2206, 07-12-204-008-0000, Demetria Taylor To Oliver Harper, February 13 $67,500, 1009 Dawes Ave, Joliet 60435-4460, 07-05-408-025-0000, Wells Fargo Bank Trustee To Thomas Spielman, February 10 $155,000, 108 Key Ct, Joliet 604356415, 06-12-413-014-0000, Walter Ratkovich Estate To Kellen W Allen & Shakeia Allen, February 3 $54,000, 1837 Mappold Way, Joliet 60435-3786, 07-06-205-076-1000, Fannie Mae To Gerardo Bustamante Jr, January 3 $87,500, 1313 Devonshire Dr, Joliet 60435-3314, 07-06-106-006-0000, Hud To Bryan Czemske, February 13 $65,000, 1511 Black Rd, Joliet 60435-3828, 07-05-330-009-0000, Bmo Harris Bank Na To Daniel Testa, February 11 $165,000, 1418 Campbell St, Joliet 60435-6706, 07-08-307-008-0000, Marina Apostolou To Gust A Dactilidis, February 15 $140,000, 1417 Edgerton Dr, Joliet 60435-3761, 07-06-109-014-0000, George & Marilynm Kuk Property To Rick Swolley & Courtney Sullivan, February 28 $80,000, 1512 W Acres Rd, Joliet 60435-5848, 07-08-108-004-0000, Olga M Barrett To Glen Sias & James Vanaek, February 21 $70,000, 1704 Oneida St, Joliet 60435-6731, 07-07-408-017-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Judith A Galvan, December 18 $90,000, 180 Barbara Jean Ln, Joliet 60436-1060, 06-13-203-029-1004, Susan Veleker To Jason J Suh, January 7

Jeffrey S Majchrzak To Walter J Altmann & Carole A Altmann, February 27 $134,900, 16407 W 145th Pl, Lockport 60441-2335, 05-07-107-017-0000, William S Krapil To James W Brewster, March 3 $237,500, 16725 W Fawn Path, Lockport 60441-7647, 05-07-302-018-0000, Joann E Folkie To Gordon L Nolte Iii & Jessica Nolte, February 27 $205,000, 1215 Prodehl Dr, Lockport 60441-3356, 04-24-209-001-0000, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Benjamin D Ward & Mary Kate Ward, January 9 $409,000, 18012 S Mitchell Ln, Lockport 60441-6119, 05-31-305-008-0000, M C Custom Homes Inc To Michael J Sibick & Nicole L Sibick, February 12

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2124 Elmwood Ave, Joliet 510 Rookery Ln, Joliet 1401 Steven Smith St, Joliet 21528 Egret Dr, Crest Hill 16247 Rookery Dr, Crest Hill MLS 08447449…Bank owned in Greentree, as MLS 08562107…In Wooded Creek, 2,800+ sq ft, MLS 08565177…3 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated MLS 08568412…Townhouse in Renwick Club, 2br MLS 08569882…Rare 4br in Renwick Club, wood low as 5% down, 3br, 2ba, vaulted fam rm w/fpl & 4br incl main flr master br, loft, 3.5ba, Brazilian flooring incl carpet, hardwood & ceramic tile. Fin incl 16x15 master, 2.5ba, kit/din/liv rm arrangement laminate flr in kit & fam rms, fin bsmt, $195,000 skylites, $89,900 Karen Robertson 815-482-8734 cherry flrs, $569,000 Jerry Shepich 815-353-1971 bsmt, $159,900 Steve Sweedler 815-474-5499 w/fpl. $136,900 Phil Zaras 630-991-7971 Sara Young, Managing Broker 815-685-5090

1416 Colorado Ave, Joliet 504 Parkshore Dr, Shorewood 1218 Ranchwood Dr, Shorewood 21261 Wooded Cove Dr, Elwood 26348 S Jacob Dr, Channahon MLS 08520301…Brick Tudor, 3br (1 on main level), MLS 08564864…Split-level w/fin sub-bsmt, 3 br (new MLS 08565869…In Hunt Club, Minooka Schools, MLS 08562866…On over half acre, 3,100+ sq ft, MLS 08496893…Bank owned on 81x167 lot in The 2ba, hardwood flrs in din rm & liv rm w/fpl, 2 car carpet), 2 full baths, lower level fam rm, $168,500 1,990 sq ft, hardwood flrs in all 3br & 24x20 great 4br incl 17x19 master w/bath & 3 closets, prof fin Highlands, as low as 5% down, 4br, fam rm fpl, gar, $138,000 Kerri Wilder 815-955-2249 Nancy Leggett, Managing Broker 815-790-4526 rm, $249,900 Sue Dufault 815-342-8123 bsmt, $429,900 Steve Sweedler 815-474-5499 bsmt, $244,900 Karen Robertson 815-482-8734

26205 W Ravine Woods Dr, Channahon 22348 S Deal Ave, Channahon 906 Rivers Edge Dr, Minooka 322 Edgewood Ct, Minooka 5308 Poplar Glen Ct, Plainfield MLS 08547829…On 155x85 lot, 3,420 sq ft, 4br MLS 08567552…Leland Hills, new windows, updated MLS 08565298…In Rivers Edge, 3 bedrooms, MLS 08565053…2700 sq ft Georgian on over MLS 08570982…Over 2600 sq ft in Wesmere, 4br plus incl 21x15 master, kit w/hardwood flr opens to fam furnace & roof! 3br on 1st flr, 19x14 master up, hardwood flr in kitchen/breakfast area, fam rm fpl, half acre in Rivers Edge. Main flr den could be 5th loft up, main flr den/5th br. Fam rm fpl, bsmt, $259,900 rm w/fpl. $270,000 Sue Jeziorski 815-592-3236 $149,900 Rick Gray, Managing Broker 815-955-2705 $257,000 Candy Salomoun 708-927-1320 bedroom, $285,000 Rick Beeler 815-467-5546 Judy Archer, Managing Broker 815-791-9028

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14430 Capital Dr, Plainfield 15824 Weathervane Way, Plainfield 6305 Carmel Dr, Plainfield 25207 Blakely Dr, Plainfield 2010 Mystic Dr, Plainfield MLS 08566146…Bank owned in Liberty Grove, as MLS 08564518…Over half acre in Spanglers Farm, MLS 08565268… In Brookside, 2,649 sq ft, 4br, MLS 08565741…In Walkers Grove, many updates, MLS 08569314…Bank owned split-level w/sub-bsmt low as 5% down, 4br, loft, 1st flr den, fpl, bsmt, 2,380 sq ft, 3br, fam rm w/fpl & hardwood flr, 2.5ba, main flr den/office, opens to fam rm w/fpl, 4br, 3.5ba, main flr den, 20x15 kit, fam rm w/fpl, fin in Cumberland, 1,832 sq ft, new carpet & appliances, $273,000 Karen Robertson 815-482-8734 $300,000 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788 bsmt, $279,500 Ray Sochan 815-741-8765 bsmt. $325,000 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788 3br, $177,900 Sherri Nugent 630-364-8057

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4308 Odonahue Dr…convenient to Rt.59 & I-55, 1-owner energy efficient ranch duplex in River Glen near newly redeveloped forest preserve & dog park! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, partly finished basement has rec rm or possible 3rd bedroom. Back yard patio, professionally landscaped. Call Karen to see this desirable home today at 815-482-8734. Preview multiple photos at www.makeamove.us.

15602 W Eamon Ct…On cul-de-sac near Metra, 3 bedrooms (master has bath & double closet), wood laminate floor in 28x13 kitchen with upgraded cabinets & living room/office with French doors, family room fireplace, basement. Contact Lee today at 815-478-3872 for a personal tour of this home. Preview multiple photos at www.lee-hansen.com

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NEW LISTING – NEW LENOX RANCH! A little TLC and this could be a great starter home for the 1st time buyers! 3BRS, 2 baths, a full basement, huge yard with shed, 2 car garage and close to expressways! $165,000 – Call Nancy Hibler Nancy Hibler today!

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MINOOKA DUPLEX! No back yard neighbors in this adorable 2BR, 3 bath home offering a LR w/frpl, part in bsmt, kitchen w/42” cabs & all appls, 2 car garage & 2nd loor lndry.

Pool, clubhouse, tennis & playground! $140’s – Nancy Hibler Call Nancy Hibler today!

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UPDATED BRICK RANCH – WEST JOLIET! This lovely home offers 3BRS, 2 updated baths, beautifully updated kitchen, inished bsmt w/rec room, ofice & bonus Mary room, newer windows, roof, furnace, a/c, more!

Schild $174,900 – Call Mary Schild today!

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FABULOUS CREST HILL RANCH! This gorgeous home offers a large LR/DR, updated eat-in kitchen w/all appls, new windows thruout, inished bsmt w/4th BR & rec room, heated 2.5 car garage, more! $159,900 – Call Maribel Maribel Martinez Martinez today!

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING! Spacious 1 story building in downtown area! No interior load-bearing walls so it can easily be modiied to it your needs! Many updates, ample parking, 4 zone heat & air, more! $324,900 – Call Bonnie McElroy Bonnie McElroy today!

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ATTENTION INVESTORS – LARGE 2 STORY! Spacious 4BR home offering 2 extra BRS in inished bsmt, wood laminate loors thruout, new roof, 3 car detached garage, and great rental potential. Needs TLC – JUST $79,900 David Neven - Call David Neven today!

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IDEAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Great 2 unit ready for a new landlord! Live in one unit and rent the other for added income!

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GOLFVIEW ESTATES! Open & airy condo offering 2BRS, 2 baths, spacious LR w/vaulted clngs, kitchen w/upgraded cabs, all appls & 1 car garage! Possible 10K grant to qualiied buyers! $104,900 – Call David Hufford today!

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BRICK BUNGALOW – WEST JOLIET! This charming home offers 2BRS, original hardwood loors throughout, walk-up attic, full bsmt, recently remodeled bath, 2 car garage, and extra lot next to home! $119,000 – Call Araceli Chavez today!

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You simply must see this beautiful all brick ranch on a gorgeous corner lot that is located on a lovely tree lined street on Joliet’s West side. The interior of this home has a great open flow from the living room into the dining room and to the kitchen. Inside the updated, spacious, kitchen you will find ceramic tile floors, Corian counters, a pantry, built-in microwave & oven, gas cook top, dishwasher and built in refrigerator. The dining room is open to both rooms and leads to the living room with a large gas start, wood burning, stone fireplace. There are three main floor bedrooms all with hardwood floors, including the master and a fourth bedroom with wood laminate floors in the partially finished basement. There is a full bathroom and oversized family room also in the basement and it has the same wood laminate floors. The main floor bath has been updated and it also features a new, full sized, washer & dryer The large corner lot is fenced-in with a concrete patio and there is an attached 2.5 car garage. The roof is eight years old, furnace/AC 12 years old and the windows, plumbing and water heater are all newer. Priced at $178,000.

You simply must see this exquisite home in person!

Give Nancy Hibler @ 815/263-5791 or Mary Kay Grace @ 815/741-4011 of Karges Realty a call today for your own private tour.

6101 SMOKEY RIDGE DR., PLAINFIELD • Stunning Home w/ Finished Bsmt on Quiet Cul De Sac! • Large Great Room is Perfect for Entertaining!

• Eat-In Kitchen Includes Striking Cabs & All Appliances!

• Luxurious Master Suite with Private Bath!

• 2 Additional Bdrms Have Tons of Space & Walk-In Closets!

• Fully Finished Basement Boasts Spacious Rec Room!

• Entertainment Sized Patio Overlooks Expansive Fenced Yard!

• Priced to Sell in the $180’s!

EXTRAORDINARY BRAIDWOOD RANCH! Superbly decorated & meticulously maintained home offering 3 large BRS, 2 full baths, formal LR & DR, FR w/ frpl, 10’ ceilings, spacious master w/luxury bath, large eat-in kitchen loaded w/custom cabs, oversized 2.5 car garage w/tons of storage, main floor laundry, MORE! $192,000 – Call Nancy Hibler at 815-263-5791 for your private viewing.

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Charming cottage feel to this cute & partially updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home. Wrap around porch and great wooded views! Huge 2+ car garage & stall barn. 1.8 Acres! Creek runs through front of property. Tons of potential! Full basement. $165,000, Call Deb Olson 815-955-0428.

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BLACK HORSE CARRIERS has driver openings in the Minooka & Joliet, IL areas. Dedicated routes, 5 day work week, Home daily. Night routes.

Automotive parts delivery experience a plus. New Equipment (2013) with XM Radio. Base pay of $1100 a week with potential to earn more. These are full time positions with benefits. If you have 3 yrs. Exp. and a Class A CDL with a clean MVR, Call 815-467-2107 or email to jobs@blackhorsecarriersjobs.com

WITH CODE "MINOOKA" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. EOE. Drug Testing is a condition of employment.

Deputy Sheriff Grundy County -- Qualifications: 21 years of age, no felony convictions, high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, US citizen, current IL P.O.W.E.R. Card.

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Landscape Workers Lemont, IL Premier Landscape - Looking to fill the following positions in our landscape, hardscape/masonry, irrigation and maintenance divisions for the upcoming season: Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Laborers, CDL Driver (Class A Licensed Driver for local deliveries) & Facilities/Yard Staff. MUST HAVE A VALID ILLINOIS DRIVERS LICENSE TO APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS. APPLY: Mon.-Thurs. 8a-4p 16W179 Jeans Road Lemont, IL 60439.

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RETAIL – Busy liquor store needs dependable experienced worker for PT & occasional weekends.

Must be 21 years or over.

Call 815-723-0600, ask for Pete, any day except Tuesday.

CAREGIVERS WANTED

Full and Part time positions available. All shifts including 12 hour and 24 hour shifts. We are open 24 hours and 365 days a year in the Will County area.

Call our office 9am to 4pm for details: Home Helpers - Homer Glen

Call 708-301-4746 MAINTENANCE PERSON

Joliet Rental Property looking for Full time Maintenance person with knowledge in electrical, plumbing and carpentry, HVAC a plus. Must have Drivers License and vehicle. Pay starting between $13 - $16 hr, depending on experience. Health insurance after 60 days.

Apply in person at: 1005 a Parkwood Dr. Joliet, IL 60432 fax resume: 815-740-3336

Check us out at www.lockportseniorcare.com ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT needed for South West suburb dental practice. Candidate should have 2+ years exp. Comp salary w/ benefits.

Fax resume to 815-483-2298

RECEPTIONIST Mon-Fri 8-5. Light typing, some DOG ~ COONHOUND computer skills required. Bilingual Female, black and tan, 55 lbs.

Spanish & experience preferred.

Last seen March 23 near Theodore Resume to: ward@blocklaw.com & County Line Rd in Joliet, or call 815-726-9999, ext 106 Cumberland South Sub. REWARD! Restaurant Call Jennifer 630-222-0327 SERVERS or 815-409-1709 Experience required.

HOST / HOSTESS

General Central Grocers is hiring Order Pickers for our location in Joliet.

The Order Pickers are responsible for manually picking orders from pick slots stacking the cases on a pallet at the back of a Tugger. Constant standing, walking, climbing, lifting of loads up to 90 pounds, seeing and vocal response/speaking in English. High School diploma or GED is required. This is a temporary position, spanning from May - August/Sept. Average 40 hours per week. Employee must be available all shifts, Monday - Sunday, including holidays.

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Restaurant knowledge a plus.

Both positions must be available day Harry, found your SANTA FE Knife & evenings & all major holidays. in couch @joliet goodwill in 2013 Open Interviews Mon 4/7 – Fri 815-209-1236 4/11 3p to 5p at Al's Steak House & Banquets, 1990 W. Jefferson, Joliet, IL 60435. 815-725-2388

METAL FABRICATOR

Experienced in making Hand Railings. Mig/Tig Welding experience required. Part-time position. Send resume to: SI Construction, 10970 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL 60439 or siconstruction@sbcglobal.net

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PT for sorting and pricing donated goods. Please fax resume to: 815-726-9450. Or email to: sandi@morningstarmission.org NO PHONE CALLS!!!

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KNUDSON AUCTION & APPRAISALS 815-725-6023 “Since 1947”

SHOREWOOD-MOVING SALE Sat. April 5th 9 am.-3 pm.

304 Austin Drive furn, designer handbags, more...

Cubs Jersey, Size XL Blue w/ red trim - $25 815-436-4222

Entertainment Unit, Beautiful Solid Oak 21”D x 51”H x 54”W Must Sell – Moving – $75/OBO. 815-922-8896 Leave Message

Chandelier Spanish Mediterranean Wood & Wrought Iron w/ 5 Flame Lights - $200.

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Lighted 5 Shelf Unit w/ glass door on top & Macy's wedding champagne (4) Vintage Hand Saws w/ Wood wooden doors on bottom toasting flutes, new in box, on-line Handles. $10/ea. or 4 for $25 $50. 773-315-1700 exclusive $20/obo.

815-436-4222 Call after 3 PM 815-436-4222 Matching Nightstands – Set of 2 Antique 1940's Puss & Boots Solid Wood – Moving – Must Sell Cookie Jar - $200 Navy Scrapbook, New -Never $40/Each or $60 for Both 815-325-4630 Opened – Must See to Appreciate 815-436-4222 $20 – must pick up this week Antique Vintage Climax Cast Iron 815-436-4222 Small Round Décor Table food & meat grinder w/wood Can be used nicely for a child's handles & 3 Discs. Clean, No Rust Oil Lamp play table - $10. 815-436-4222 $25/OBO. 815-436-4222 Aladdin Lamp #12 w/ Wall Mount & Reflector - $125 Wooden coffee table w/ BASKET ~ LONGABERGER 815-436-7165 matching ind table $45 1987 Mistletoe Edition, $200.

815-436-4222 Sewing Machine – Table Singer obo 815-741-3667 Like New $40, Couch $40, 3 pc.

Man Luggage $40, Tools $20 Elvis Presley Record Collection Eleven 33-1/3 RPM Records 815-727-2340 3' Brass Lamp – No Shade & Seven 45 RPM Records $25. 815-436-6717 Two Hand Crocheted Afghans $50. 815-436-8689 Beautiful! Well Made Dinnerware – Blue Willow Pattern Like New, Beautiful Colors Native American Plates (4) Excellent Condition - $75 $45each/OBO. 815-729-0900 Tribal Forces Collection $120 815-922-8896 leave message call for more info 815-782-5915 Vantage TV wall mount, will hold Imperial China – Whitney 13” - 17” TV new in box. designed by W. Dalton, Silver trim, $30/obo. 815-436-4222 Service for 12 w/ extra pieces Wooden Teachers Chair Partial Box – Great Lakes Finished $100. 815-467-6964 8am-4pm $15. 815-436-4222 Flooring, Solid Oak, 24sq.ft., Window Valances – custom made New – Excellent Condition Like new, Includes all hardware, $50/OBO. 815-436-6717 Pet/smoke free environment No signs of wear or tear - One will Bass Guitar & Amp fit large picture window - $160, G.K. 175 W. Amp, Carpet, Tilt Back 2 will fit 2 side windows - $75 Design, Dean 4 String Blue Guitar each or $150. Measurements & photos on request 816-436-4222 $375. 815-212-3649 evenings WANTED ~ working or not prefer older audio stereo equipt. Ham, CB, Short wave radios, Musical instruments ~ Cat Carrier, Rubbermaid 12 x 14 Screen Room (Wenzel) guitar, amps & drums, very HD straps/mesh,airline aprvd. w/attached flooring, like new & in Call - Wayne 708-927-1871 as carry on 16”lx12”wx12”h original box. $95 815-782-5915 $20 815-436-4222 after 3pm.

Craftsman 110 Volt 12 amp, electric lawnmower 20” never used, SHIH-TZU ~ Puppies 9 weeks, CARDIO 650 CROSS TRAINER cord included $75 815-726-1130 2-Males , Papers parents on premises , $400 Pro-Form, like new condition!

Craftsman 21” Lawnmower 815-528-0919 no emails avail.

Electronic digital readout.

Brigg & Stratton Engine, Original cost $300, asking $25.

Grass Catcher Bag 815-729-1788 Used one season - $100 815-546-5975 8a-5p Weslo Cardioglide Total Body Motion - Adjust 1-9 Picnic Table Living Accents 42” Patio Glider for different workout levels - $20 7 Feet - $40 dark brown, excellent condition 815-744-2093 Joliet 815-485-6703 $40 815-485-6856

5 Shelf Display Case w/ Glass Doors – Beautiful!

Solid Wood. Excellent Condition Moving – Must Sell - $125.

815-436-4222 Bookcase 37.5”W x 36”H x 6.25”D $15. 815-436-4222 Coffee & End Table – Solid Wood Must Sell – Moving - $50/OBO 815-436-4222 Dining Table - Mahogany wood table with two pedestals, beautiful/excellent condition $350. 815-436-5171 Get the job you want at TheHerald-News.com/jobs

3-Way Massage Chair w/ Massaging Ottoman Excellent Condition, Never Used Must See to Appreciate $150/OBO 815-436-6717 Agatha Christie Mystery Collection 79 volume, matching leatherette bound set, includes autobiography, Mint condition $100. 815-723-3905 Boxing Films – Schmeling, Baer, Louis, Walcott, Frazier, Ali, Foreman, 8mm, 7 tapes, $125 for all. 815-729-2135 after 8am

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Air Hockey Table Sears – Full Size Excellent Condition $100. 815-741-8745 Everlast Body Punching Bag 4' Long - $75 815-592-9171 Golf Clubs – Cobra Amp Irons 8 Irons – 5 BW/SW/AW Senior Flex - $250 815-485-6370 after 11am

Power Wheels Jeep, Red, 2 seater, needs batteries.

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Give-Away from 2007 for the The estate may be administered ferson Street. This meeting is accesJoliet/West Side & Cresthill Joliet Jackhammers. sible to people with disabilities. without Court Supervision unless 2BR Condo, Nice secure building.

217-649-7222 The City of Joliet will continue its Garage available. For appt call. under Section 28-4 of the Probate Wanted - Wood Bunk Bed, Single on top, Double mattress on bottom – Leave Message 815-476-7414

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Shorewood, W of 59 Cozy 3BR 2B country house, appls, C/A, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis 1st flr lndry, new carpet, 2 patio's, Body & Interior Clean, 189/k, Currently not running, needs head 2.5 car, no pets. 815-744-1155 gasket $$ best offer 815-530-8987

2010 Cadillac SRX Luxury model, 28K miles. $24,900. 815-354-1199

Joliet Room - Big,Clean,Furnished newly renovated, wood flrs, fridge micro or stove, laundry, elevator, on bus line. $95/wk $412/mo 815-726-2000 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 23, 30, April 6, 2014. #A299)

Cresthill~All Masonry Building 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER 202K miles, original owner, body is in really good cond, some repair needed, $4000. 815-436-1860

2000 sq ft, 3 phase wiring.

12x12 garage door, $900/mo.

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2009 Yamaha V-Star-250 Cruiser, 695 mi, windshield, good starter bike, gar kept, adult driven. $2,200 Charlie @ 312-907-0851

CHANNAHON – Remington Woods Home in 55+ community, 7 yrs old well kept, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, over 1800 sq ft. 2 car gar, concrete drive $110,000 815-467-3830

CREST HILL ~ 527 PASADENA 2BR with balcony, appliances incl.

Secure bldg, no pets, $950/mo.

By Appointment. 815-592-3782

I PAY CASH FOR HOUSES Any Location. Any Condition.

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Joliet - Affordable Cathedral Studio/1BR, utilities included.

Elevator, Laundry, Guest Library, Near Bus & Downtown. $105-$150/wk. $455-$650/mo.

815-726-2000 JOLIET - Lg. 2Bdrm $850/mo.

H.W. Floors, parking, close to College of St. Francis, CC/Background Sm. Dogs OK. 815-585-1499

PUBLIC REVIEW The proposed 2014 Annual Update to the 2010 Consolidated Plan will be available for public review from April 23, 2014 through May 26, 2014 at the following locations and also online at the City of Joliet website, www.cityof joliet.info: Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St City Clerks Office Neighborhood Services Division Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St Joliet Public Library, 3595 Black Rd

Written comments can be sent to the Neighborhood Services Division, Attn: Alfredo Melesio, 150 W. THE WILL COUNTY BOARD WILL Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 or HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING RE- amelesio@jolietcity.org.

GARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN ORDINANCE REG- (Published in the Herald-News April ULATING OPEN BURNING WITHIN 6, 2014. HN415) UNINCORPORATED WILL COUNTY, SPECIFICALLY NUISANCE FIRES COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "OPEN BURNING", DURING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014, AT 8:30 A.M., IN Certificate #29060 was filed in the COUNTY BOARD OFFICES, SECOND office of the County Clerk of Will FLOOR OF THE WILL COUNTY OF- County on March 21, 2014 where FICE BUILDING, 302 NORTH in the business firm of CHICAGO STREET, JOLIET, ILLIPhilosophers Press NOIS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE COMMENTS AT THAT TIME. THE PRO- Located at 22186 Jasmine Drive, POSED ORDINANCE IS ON DIS- Frankfort, IL 60423 was registered; PLAY AT THE WILL COUNTY OFFICE that the true or real name or names BUILDING, COUNTY CLERK'S OF- of the person or persons owning FICE, 302 NORTH CHICAGO the business, with their respective STREET, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, AND post office address(es), Is/are as MAY BE VIEWED DURING REGU- follows: LAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 8:30 Scott Jerome Blakely A.M. - 4:30 P.M. MONDAY 22186 Jasmine Drive THROUGH FRIDAY. Frankfort, IL 60423

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Joliet, 2 Bdrm, 2 Flat newly refurbished, $775/mo+ Sec Dep. 815-774-0145

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE

Kungs Way ~ Pretty 2BR Birch kit, appl, dining room, lots ESTATE OF CLAIRE J. WIEST, of closets, 2 A/C's ceil fans, free deceased. heat. No pets. 815-744-5141

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program of affordable housing and neighborhood stabilization in 2014. The proposed activities to be funded include: downpayment assistance to first-time homebuyers, demolition, graffiti removal, neighborhood newsletter, public infrastructure, homeless services, CHDO and rental housing projects, and planning/general administration.

(Published in the Herald-News IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official March 30, April 6, 2014 #361) Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, this 21st day of March, 2014.

Immaculate 1BR, heat and water included, no pets. $600/mo + $650 deposit. 779-206-0321

$525/mo, $525/sec, mo to mo OK, no pets. 815-886-4489

Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Will County, Court Annex, 3208 McDonough Street, Joliet, Illinois 60431 or with the representative or both on or before September 23, 2014.

Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

Portia Batek, Independent Executor of the Estate of Claire J. Wiest BY: William P. Butcher, Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois 60430.

Ph:708/799-0600 Attorney No. 6203924.

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Notice is given of the death of Minooka - 2 BR Large living room Claire J. Wiest, whose address was & kitchen. Water & cable incl. gas 575 Huntley Terrace, Crete, Il heat, C/A. $810/mo.+sec.

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No Pets. 815-467-6826 Letters of Office were issued on Off Black Rd, W of St. Joes Hosp. March 18, 2014 to Portia Batek, as Independent Executor whose atBright 3BR, 1.5BA, appl, DR, ceiling fans, elec entry. Free heat. torney is William P. Butcher, 2044 Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois 815-744-1155

PUBLIC HEARING 2014 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE CITY OF JOLIET The City of Joliet has completed the proposed 2014 Annual Update for the 2010 Consolidated Plan.

The Consolidated Plan contains the planning and application requirements for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs with current 2014 grant allocations, both programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

This is a rehearing of the 2014 Annual Update for the 2010 Consolidated Plan to reflect the current 2014 grant allocations and guidance from HUD. There will be a Public Hearing to discuss the 2014 Annual Update to the 2010 Consolidated Plan on April 23, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID OFFICIAL NOTICE PROJECT TITLE: DEMOLITION OF PROPERTIES Sealed bids shall be received by the Will County Land Use Department, Building Division, 58 E. Clinton Street, Suite 500, Joliet, Illinois 60432 until 3 o'clock p.m. local time on May 9, 2014 at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for: PROPERTIES: 1. 305 Barry Avenue, Lockport, Illinois 60441 11-04-34-417-013-0000 THE W1/2 OF LOT 5 AND ALL OF THE LOTS 6 & 7, IN BLK 7 IN RIVERVIEW SUB, BEING A SUB OF THE E PRT OF THE N 69 3/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SEC 34, T36N-R10E. 2. 317 Dellwood Avenue, Lockport, Illinois 60441 11-04-35-108-019-0000 LOT 93 IN BRUCE HIGHLAND SUB, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE W1/2 OF THE NW1/4 OF SEC 35, T36N-R10E. 3. 303 Amherst Avenue, Lockport, Illinois 60441 11-04-34-425-005-0000 LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 14 IN STERLING PARK, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE W1/2 OF THE SE1/4 OF SEC 34, T36N-R10E. 4. 107 Grandview Place, Lockport, Illinois 60441 11-04-34-412-004-0000 LOT 15 IN BLOCK 4 IN RIVERVIEW, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE W1/2 OF THE SE1/4 OF SEC 34, T36N-R10E. 5. 2106 California Avenue, Lockport, Illinois 60441 11-04-35-337-006-0000, 11-04-35-337-007-0000 LOTS 20 AND 21 IN STERN GARDENS, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE SW1/4 OF SEC. 35, T36N-R10E. 6. 109 Barr Elms, Joliet, Illinois 60433 30-07-13-112-019-0000 LOT 171 IN ELM HIGHLANDS, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE W1/2 OF THE NW1/4 OF SEC 13, T35N-R10E. Contract documents and detailed specifications may be examined at the following location and on the following terms: Examination: All examinations of contract documents and bid specifications from the Will County Land Use Department can be accessed at www.willcountylanduse.com. Questions should be directed to Michael Smetana via telephone 815-774-3367 or by email at msmetana@will countylanduse.com.

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

Pre-bid: Mandatory attendance at the following properties on the provided date and time: 1. 305 Barry Avenue, Lockport, Illinois 60441 April 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Nancy Schultz Voots Will County Clerk

2. 317 Dellwood Avenue, Lockport, Illinois 60441 April 23, 2014 at 10:15 a.m.

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3. 303 Amherst Avenue, Lockport, Illinois 60441 April 23, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.

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4. 107 Grandview Place, Lockport, Illinois 60441 April 23, 2014 at 10:45 a.m.

5. 2106 California Avenue, Lockport, Illinois 60441 April 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

6. 109 Barr Elms, Joliet, Illinois 60433 April 23, 2014 at 11:20 a.m.

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

MBE/WBE Outreach: Women owned and minority owned contractors are encouraged to submit a proposal. The County of Will and Will County Land Use Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Bids submitted may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days following the bid opening without written consent of the awarding body.

(Published in the Herald-News April 6, 2014. HN347)

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