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TODAY’S WEATHER

HIGH

LOW

86 72

Another warm and humid day is in store for the region as a cold front slowly moves through the area. Storms will develop this afternoon and will quickly turn severe.

Complete forecast on page 5

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One of the things I’ve missed about our newsroom since Bill Wimbiscus left more than a year ago is his writing style.

Bill is a true wordsmith: Word choice matters to him. He can tell a story – not just share information – with the best of them.

So I’m delighted to share with our readers that Bill is returning to the pages of The Herald-News as a columnist. His weekly column “Midlife Circus” will appear on Sundays – starting today! – on our Opinion pages.

His first column, which you can find on page 38, shares a little bit about where life has taken him during the past few years.

The debut of Bill’s column is the first of several changes to our Opinion and Business pages.

Opinions has run daily in our paper, and Business just Sundays. Going forward, Opinions will run on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and Business will run on Sundays, Tuesdays

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and Thursdays.

Bill will be the Sunday columnist.

Rich Miller will move to Wednesdays and Scott Reeder to Fridays (since both write on state issues, we felt they were more important to keep than those writing on national topics).

On Mondays, we will continue to run the list of local lawmakers and how to contact them (I know, I know, it needs to be updated to reflect new state Rep. David Welter, R-Morris, for the 75th House District. I’ll get on it Monday).

For our Business pages, Malcolm Berko will now run on Sundays and Tuesdays. On Thursdays, we are working with area business organizations – including Chamber of Commerces, the Joliet

City-Center Partnership, The Community Foundation of Will County and the Will County Center for Economic Development – on a rotation where they will write a column on an issue facing the local business community. We hope to start that column July 28.

These alterations are intended to better serve our readers. We believe more business news will be welcomed by readers, so we want to dedicate more space to it. And we believe you would like Opinions to be more local, so we’re hoping to accomplish that too with this change.

As always, feedback from readers on these changes is appreciated.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News.

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Councilman McFarland charged with DUI Incident is latest controversy for Joliet councilman

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Joliet Councilman Jim McFarland has been charged with driving under the influence, according to court records.

The DUI is one more incident of at least questionable circumstances for McFarland, who crashed into a parked truck in 2008 and was recently investigated for his use of city enve- Jim lopes and county postage McFarland for mailings considered political. The first instance resulted in a minor traffic citation and the other no charges were brought.

McFarland was stopped July 10 by Illinois State Police, according to charges listed in the Will County Circuit Clerk’s online court documents. Besides the DUI charge, McFarland also was charged with improper lane use, driving 15 to 20

mph over the speed limit, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

His bond was his driver’s license and a recognizance bond of $3,000, according to court records. An arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 16, according to court records.

McFarland did not immediately return a call for comment made Friday evening.

Past concerns

Just three weeks ago, the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office decided it would not pursue charges against McFarland in a matter referred by the city of Joliet and Forest Preserve District of Will County.

McFarland had used city envelopes and Forest Preserve postage for mailings considered political by Joliet officials.

McFarland said in October that he “inadvertently” used about 150 envelopes for the mailings and that he would pay for the cost of the envelopes.

“It was an honest mistake trying to do

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a good gesture,” he said in October.

Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk said the City Council has discussed in closed session whether to pursue any action against McFarland concerning the envelope matter. He declined to elaborate on what actions could be taken.

The mayor and council do have the authority, under city ordinances, to initiate disciplinary actions ranging from censure to removal from office for council members who violate the ethics code.

O’Dekirk said Friday that he did not believe the DUI charge would become part of the council discussion of the envelope matter.

“I don’t think so,” O’Dekirk said. “It [the DUI] is a criminal matter. It’s going to play itself out in the courtroom.”

O’Dekirk said he first heard about the DUI charge on Friday.

“I haven’t talked to Jim about the details,” he said.

See McFARLAND, page 24

ON THE COVER

CORRECTIONS

Monique Armstrong holds her daughter, Kingsley Burns, on June 19 while visiting the grave of Kingsley’s father, John Burns, during Father’s Day at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Burns died after suffering injuries during a fatal crash in January. The couple’s daughter was born four months later.

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COVER STORY

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ABOVE: Gary Majewski, father of John Burns, holds memorial auto decals honoring his late son after picking them up July 1 from Signarama in Joliet. BELOW: Monique Armstrong feeds her daughter, Kinsley Burns, June 19 in Plainfield. “He was so excited,” Armstrong said of when John learned they would have a child. “More excited than I was at first.”

HOPE AND SORROW

DUI crash victim from Plainfield left loved ones, unborn daughter

By BRIAN STANLEY

bstanley@shawmedia.com

F

inding a career. Raising children.

Growing older.

These are the matters we think about for ourselves and others in our lives – the big stuff.

But when a life is interrupted, how do the loved ones left behind continue on?

John Burns – a 24-year-old from Plainfield with a loving family and a baby on the way – died in January as the result of a fatal car crash.

Now, the family that grieves his loss is balancing coping with John’s death and pursuing the big stuff for themselves and for the daughter he will never know.

Son

It is hard for Gary Majewski to talk about his son, John. It is also hard for him to think about anything else. Except John’s daughter, Kinsley, which, of course, brings Gary’s thoughts right back to John.

See JOHN BURNS, page 4

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• JOHN BURNS

Continued from page 3 “He just always had a smile on his face. That’s the first thing I think about,” Gary recently recalled.

Gary was not John’s biological father, but raised him since he was 6 months old – even keeping custody when he and John’s mother split. She and her son reconnected before she died two years ago from cancer.

John spent 10 years playing hockey with the Joliet Jaguars and attended Plainfield South High School.

He’d worked with Gary in beverage distribution and delivery, but found a career as a carpenter with R & D Thiel Inc.

Partner

John met Monique Armstrong through mutual friends and they became a couple. To Monique, it was a good relationship even if the activity they seemed to do the most together was “argue.”

“We drove each other crazy,” she said with a laugh.

After fainting at a wedding last year, Monique took a pregnancy test Photos by Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com and gave John happy news.

ABOVE: The family and friends of John Burns visit his grave during Father’s Day on June 19 at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. BELOW: “He was so excited. More excited than I was at first,” she said.

A framed photo of John Burns and Monique Armstrong sits on a shelf June 19 at Gary Majewski’s home in Plainfield.

John immediately started working more to afford a house. The couple dismake shelves for his daughter’s nurscussed marriage plans. After talking ery that remained unfinished. with Gary, John had cards made Their shared loss brought Monique up for his own carpentry business. and Gary closer. Gary goes to private “Burns Framing & More – From decks counseling and support groups. to your dream home!” the cards read.

“I’m having a hard time,” he said.

“I bought all his tools as Christmas A memorial plaque is expected presents, but he never got to use a lot to be installed during the next two of them,” Gary said. week near the crash site. Earlier this Monique learned she was having a month, Gary approved the design for girl, due in May. The couple regularly John’s headstone that will be installed discussed names. One night while at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. laying in bed, Monique told John that “There’s no greater love than a fa“Kinsley” had popped into her head. ther for his son,” the marker will say.

“He said, ‘Oh, I love that,’” Monique said.

Father That settled the matter – without A healthy Kinsley Burns was born any argument.

May 17 – the day before what would have been her father’s 25th birthday.

Friend Her mother wanted for it to be the John and Timothy Griffin had same day, but her grandfather felt been friends since high school and Kinsley wanted her own day.

Some residents woke up to see Tim- said. “But I didn’t know [he’d] climbed remained “close buddies,” Monique Kinsley’s middle name is Johnna – othy check on his passenger, climb and Gary said. On Jan. 30, they went out and ran while Johnny was gaspafter her father. Monique thinks her ing for air.” to Skooter’s Roadhouse in Shorewood. out through the window and jump daughter looks just like John, which over a fence to get to the street, police Monique was going to wait up but makes her happy.

Victim said. Others chased him through the John had texted she should “just go “It’s bittersweet,” said Gary. “This Monique said the devastation to sleep.” The friends stayed out until neighborhood until officers arrived is a part of Johnny that he’s never she felt would have made it hard to and took him to Presence Saint shortly before the bar closed at 3 a.m. seen. He was so looking forward to function, but since she was pregnant, Joseph Medical Center to be treated Jan. 31. being a father. ... It’s so sad he’ll never her sorrow was barely a secondary for injuries that were not life-threatAccording to Joliet police, a get to see the finished product.” ening. concern. passing Uber driver saw Timothy’s When football season starts, KinsJohn died at the hospital at 4:07 “I didn’t want to eat, but I knew I silver Dodge Neon weaving on County ley will be wearing the Green Bay a.m. had to, so I ate. The baby definitely Line Road before jumping the curb Packers jersey her father bought for After a blood draw was obtained, became the focus,” she said. and flipping over several times as it her. When asked what they’ll say as Timothy, 25, was charged with driving Monique worried about raising a struck two trees, a utility box and a she grows up and asks about him, her fence. The car came to rest upright in under the influence of alcohol. He and child by herself and moved back home mother and grandfather smile and for support. Everything reminded a backyard off the 900 block of Hudson his attorney, Steve White, declined to answer simultaneously. comment for this story. her of her boyfriend’s absence. John Drive in the Kearney Glen subdivi“I can’t wait to tell her about him,” sion.

“At first I felt sorry for Tim,” Gary had been using his carpentry skills to they both reply.

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TODAY’S WEATHER BROUGHT TO YOU BY

SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR WILL COUNTY SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR WILL COUNTY TODAY

MONDAY

86 72

A severe afternoon t-storm

TUESDAY

86 63

A heavy morning t-storm

83 60

Sunny, pleasant and less humid

ALMANAC

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Hot with more sun than clouds

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86 69

80/66

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83/69

82/69

Hampshire

83/69

DeKalb

Aurora

Sandwich

Pontiac

86/72

Chatsworth

Paxton

86/73

Hoopeston

86/73

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Sunrise today .......................... 5:34 a.m.

Sunset today ........................... 8:24 p.m.

Moonrise today ........................ 6:26 p.m.

Moonset today ......................... 3:38 a.m.

Sunrise tomorrow .................... 5:35 a.m.

Sunset tomorrow ..................... 8:23 p.m.

Moonrise tomorrow ................. 7:17 p.m.

Moonset tomorrow .................. 4:27 a.m.

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Houston 94/79

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near Russell 7 near Gurnee 7 at Lincolnshire 12.5 near Des Plaines 15

3.17 1.70 6.30 8.06

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Excessive rain hit north-central Pennsylvania in the early morning hours of July 17, 1942. Smethport received 30.8 inches in 4.5 hours, a state record.

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WEATHER TRIVIA™ Q: What is the driest city in the United States?

Yuma, Ariz., averages only 17 days of rain each year

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86/71

86/72

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Kansas City 93/74

Los Angeles 79/61

87/71

Streator

86/72

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Denver 90/59

Gary

86/72

Eureka

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88 65

Kankakee

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86/72

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Chicago

86/70

La Salle

86/71

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Hammond Orland Park 86/72

85/70

85/71

83/71

86/72

84/70

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Evanston

Oak Park

St. Charles

84/69

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Arlington Heights

84/70

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88 65

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84/70

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Houbolt Road bridge seen as 1st step toward growth

By BOB OKON

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks Monday during a news conference announcing the construction of a bridge connecting Houbolt Road and CenterPoint Intermodal Center in Joliet. Rauner’s comments offered hope to local officials that the region is getting recognition as an essential hub in the state’s economy.

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s comments in Joliet last week as he announced a $190 million bridge project at Houbolt Road off Interstate 80 offered hope to local officials that the region is getting recognition as an essential hub in the state’s economy.

Whether it’s a big enough hub to attract more state and federal highway dollars to widen I-80 and fund other projects remains to be seen. But the announcement of a major bridge project appeared promising.

Local officials like to say that Joliet and Will County are where the action is when it comes to business growth in Illinois.

Rauner struck the same theme a few times Monday as he announced plans to build a bridge over the Des Plaines River to facilitate freight traffic in and out of the CenterPoint Intermodal Center.

“This is the largest inland port in North America right here in Will County,” Rauner said. He talked about congestion on Interstates 80 and 55 “blocking progress here” and called Will County “the transportation hub of Illinois.”

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All of which was music to the ears to local officials who want to see state and federal money spent on highway improvements.

“I think we’ve made the case pretty significantly that this is an economic bright spot,” said Mayor Bob O’Dekirk.

O’Dekirk and others, however, said more is needed.

“I do think we all acknowledge that the bridge is a step, but it’s not the only step,” O’Dekirk said. “I think Will County is presenting a united front to all of our legislators that we need help.”

Two of the big projects on the agen-

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da are adding more lanes to I-80 and upgrading the I-80 interchange at Illinois 53. New and improved interchanges along I-55, particularly Weber Road, also are on the list.

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn at the news conference Monday said state officials “have heard loud and clear” that local communities need state involvement to improve highways. But Blankenhorn did not have answers when asked what might be in the works beyond the bridge.

The bridge itself is dependent on CenterPoint Properties, which last

week said it is still doing a “financial feasibility study” on the project.

The funding plan is that CenterPoint would spend $150 million to $170 million on the bridge and recoup the money in tolls charged to truckers and other users. The state would spend $21 million to improve Houbolt Road and the I-80 interchange to make room for the increased traffic.

Blankenhorn said Monday that the state has a “master agreement” in place that commits CenterPoint. IDOT spokesman Guy Tridgell later in the week said in an email: “The agreement among all the parties is still in principle and in the process of being formalized.”

Still, officials generally have confidence that the bridge project is moving forward. The plan is to begin construction in 2017 and open the bridge by early 2018.

Will County Executive Larry Walsh Sr. said he hopes the bridge project will increase state awareness of transportation needs in the area.

“State government is going to get a firsthand, bird’s-eye view of the issues we face on a daily basis here with the congestion and the accidents,” Walsh said. “I hope this will open their eyes to what we’ve been talking about for a number of years.”

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HONORING THE FALLEN

Gathering in Romeoville honors police officers killed in line of duty Story & photos by ERIC GINNARD eginnard@shawmedia.com ROMEOVILLE – Nearly 50 law enforcement personnel, first responders and citizens gathered Friday evening in front of the Romeoville Police Department to pay their somber respects to the 60-plus police officers who have died in 2016.

Five of those officers – Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael J. Smith, Brent Thompson and Patrick Zamarripa – died July 7 in Dallas during an ambush attack that left nine other officers, along with two civilians, injured. The shooter, who was later killed, in that incident was a black man protesting recent officer-involved shootings of black men. He told authorities he was targeting white officers.

Pastor Suzanne Hurdle led the vigil by offering prayers from varying denominations to a silent mass of people.

Romeoville Deputy Police Chief Steve Lucchesi shakes hands with Romeoville Mayor John Noak on Friday after a vigil honoring the five officers who were killed in the line of duty during the July 7 attack in Dallas, Texas.

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Welter sworn in as state representative of 75th District “I want to go to Springfield and be the voice of the district.”

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hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – David Welter was sworn in Friday evening as the 75th Illinois House representative during a ceremony in the upstairs courtroom at the Grundy County Courthouse.

“I hope to go to Springfield and hope to work with both sides of the aisle while staying true to my values,” Welter, R-Morris, said after the swearing in ceremony.

While thanking those in attendance, he said he plans to represent the values of the district.

“I’ve seen what the state has done to us as a county, while serving on the county board, with unfunded mandates,” said Welter, who has been chairman of the Grundy County Board since December 2014. “I want to go to Springfield and be the voice of the district.”

Welter was chosen last week as the 75th District’s new state representative to replace John Anthony, R-Joliet, who resigned after accepting a position with the Illinois Department of Corrections. He submitted his resignation Tuesday from his District 1 County Board seat.

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“I want to thank Sue Rezin, who has been a mentor to me,” Welter said, referring to the state senator for the 38th Senate District. “I also want to thank Representative Anthony for his work in the district.”

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Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, R-Westchester, said Welter has the energy and commitment needed in Springfield.

“He is walking away from the highest county position and was a tremen-

dous benefit to the county,” Durkin said. “This is what we need, I’m very confident and I think he will be a great complement to Sen. Sue Rezin.”

Welter was accompanied by his wife, Ashley, and his children, Autumn and David Jr. “He’s always been dedicated to our community and very knowledgeable,” his wife said. “I know he is going to make a lot of people proud in this position.”

Rezin also was in attendance to support Welter, who worked with her on her 2012 campaign.

“He has a proven track record on the county board, he cut health care and retirement to board members as well as cut transportation costs for board members in half,” Rezin said.

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Families dodge raindrops Friday at Plainfield Fest “It’s great. And you might see some people you haven’t seen since school.”

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After all, several blocks of restaurants and bars lining Lockport Street would provide adequate shelter from a thunderstorm.

“You can just go in a restaurant and wait it out,” Andrea Archambo said as she looked up at the clouds.

Her daughter, 10-year-old Olivia, enjoyed a carnival ride while twin brother, Max, stood at his mom’s side.

“It was breathtaking,” Olivia said of the ride.

Friday was the family’s second time attending Plainfield Fest.

Archambo said it’s nice to take a five-minute drive, park the car and walk downtown for traditional festival foods and good company. She said the kids were looking forward to corn dogs and snow cones.

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“It’s [Evelynn’s] first experience like this,” Spangenberger said. “As we’re walking, she’s looking up at all the rides.”

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Grill smoke floated through the air as food vendors such as Annabelle’s Bar-B-Q, Hillbilly Roasted Corn, Little Jimmie’s Italian Ice and the Chicago Dawg’s food truck were on hand.

The three-day event was scheduled to go from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. In total, event planners were expecting 10,000 to 12,000 people to attend.

Much of downtown area was closed to non-local traffic. Attendees were encouraged to park at Plainfield Central High School. Some were lucky enough to get a ride from a volunteer golf cart driver to Lockport Street a few blocks north.

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ABOVE: Fair-goers ride one of the several carnival rides Friday at Plainfield Fest in downtown Plainfield. TOP RIGHT: Fair-goers ride one of the several carnival rides. All of the funds generated by Plainfield Fest are designated for use by the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation for development of the Plainfield Riverfront. BOTTOM RIGHT: Fair-goers ride one of the several carnival rides. It rained from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday.

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CHANNAHON – A 55-year-old Channahon man died early Friday while returning home on his motorcycle.

Police Chief Jeff Wold said that at 1:15 a.m. an officer on patrol came across the crash near the entrance to the Hunters West subdivision. David H. Poole Jr. was later pronounced dead at the scene by Grundy County Coroner John Callahan.

“It appears he was on Ridge Road and was turning onto Blue Grass Drive,” Wold said. “Preliminary investigation shows he hit the curb on the median and lost control of the bike.”

Poole, who was not wearing a helmet, apparently fell and slid with the motorcycle.

Poole’s family told police he enjoyed going on long motorcycle rides and it was not unusual for him to return late at night, Wold said.

Aurora man identified as body found in trunk of burning car

JOLIET TOWNSHIP – Dental records have positively identified the body of an Aurora man found early Thursday in the trunk of a burning car in unincorporated

Joliet Township.

The man has been identified as Joseph M. Jaquez, 31, of Aurora, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office. He had been shot once in the head before his body was placed in the trunk of a car that was set ablaze early Thursday in the 1600 block of Patterson Road.

Will County Sheriff’s Police and East Joliet firefighters were called at 12:04 a.m. Thursday to the access road at Patterson and Brandon roads that leads to the NRG Plant. Deputies arrived to find a silver 2016 Dodge Charger in flames on the north side of the road, sheriff’s spokeswoman Kathy Hoffmeyer said.

Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Rick Ackerson said the Charger had been rented to Jaquez. Chief Deputy Coroner Kevin Stevenson said dental records were used to identify Jaquez’s body.

Ackerson said Jaquez had not been reported missing and detectives were working Friday to “backtrack” who he’d been in contact with.

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“I think Trump’s going to get in on the first ballot,” Claar said. “I hope it’s exciting, but I don’t want to see a floor fight.”

Jack McInerney, a Trump delegate from Will County, said he expects to see more trouble outside the convention hall than inside.

Noting news reports that the New Black Panther Party plans to conduct armed protests in Cleveland, McInerney said, “As long as I make it into the convention alive, I should be OK.” McInerney also said he believes Republican support for Trump is surging.

“There will be a few outliers screaming from the sidelines,” he said. “But I think 95 percent of the party will come out of that convention united, and that will grow.”

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Local delegates going to the Republican convention this week said they believe the Trump nomination is settled but they still expect a “wild” convention.

The so-called “dump Trump” movement has been weakening in recent days with the convention rules committee rejecting efforts to unbind delegates in an attempt to find a new candidate.

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Schaffer said she does not have previous political experience and only got involved because of Trump.

When she was asked to be a delegate, “I said OK not knowing anything that was involved in being a delegate,” she said.

She, too, said the anti-Trump movement appears to be fading. But Schaffer still expects the convention will be “a wild one.”

Like McInerney, she said the convention may be more wild outside the hall than in it. But McInerney said she was worried about reports that some unauthorized groups may gain access to the convention.

Protests even during calmer times are typical at party nominating conventions.

Grundy County Republican Party Chairman Aren Hansen remembers going to Minneapolis for the 2008 convention that nominated Sen. John McCain.

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David L. Rasor, 33, of the 100 block of Hickory Street in Braidwood, and Rania A. Deboard, 33, of the 1800 block of Barr Street in Streator, were arrested David L. Rasor for heroin-related charges, Braidwood Police Chief Nick Ficarello said.

Ficarello said that after police received an anonymous tip about Rasor, they went Thursday night to a hotel where he Rania A. was supposed to be Deboard that evening. When they identified him, they served him

a warrant for his arrest.

He said Rasor and Deboard were allegedly trying to flush heroin in their possession down the toilet but police managed to recover four bags of heroin, which had a street value of $100.

Rasor faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice. His bond was set at $100,000, according to the online Will County Jail log.

Deboard also faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice. Bond was set at $35,000, according to the jail log.

Braidwood police have made several heroin-related arrests in the past, including one of a Braidwood man in June who was authorities allege had nine baggies of heroin.

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BRACEVILLE – The Grundy County Health Department has recently collected mosquitoes in the Village of Braceville that have tested positive for West Nile virus, the first confirmed detection of West Nile in Grundy County for 2016.

The Grundy County Health Department expects that as the summer continues, increased frequency of positive mosquito pools will be detected, which raises the risk of disease transmission to the public, according to a news release issued by the department.

The health department encourages everyone to take steps to avoid contracting West Nile virus or other mosquito-borne viruses. To minimize risks, follow the Illinois Department of Public Health’s recommended practices of reduce, repel and report.

• Reduce exposure by avoiding the outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens with tears or openings.

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ROMEOVILLE – The American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley held its first annual meeting June 16 where chapter directors were elected.

The meeting was chaired by Jay Bergman, a member of the Chicago and Northern Illinois Red Cross regional board, according to a news release from the organization.

The following people were elected as chapter directors for terms of one to three years: Dwight Baird, Jim Bassett, Debi Blocker, Jack Daly, Brother James Gaffney, Brent Hassert, Arvid Johnson, David Nagel, Jim Roolf, J. D. Ross, Tricia Simpson and Christina Van Yperen.

Ken Cozzi, executive director of the Illinois River Valley Chapter, gave a pre-

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“The General Primary in March had a 45 percent voter turnout and the last Presidential General Election had a 71 percent voter turnout. If Will County residents register early and utilize all their voting options, it will help eliminate long lines on Election Day,” Schultz Voots said in a news release.

Register to vote by visiting www. thewillcountyclerk.com and clicking on the “Register to Vote” quick link.

That page lists the requirements and has a link to register online or a link to print out a form. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 11.

Those registered to vote in Will County but who have moved can fill out the change of address section on their voter registration card and mail it back to the County Clerk’s Office, or use the “Voter Registration Change of Address” link on the County Clerk

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website. A former or new resident of Will County or someone who had a name change must reregister with the election authority of the county in which they reside, according to the news release.

Any registered Will County resident can use the “Vote by Mail” method by having a ballot mailed. Visit the Will County Clerk’s website to request a “Vote by Mail” ballot now.

“Requesting a ballot be mailed to your home allows you to vote when it is convenient for you,” Schultz Voots said in the statement.

The first day ballots can be mailed is Sept. 29; the last day to request a ballot is Nov. 3. To check the progress of the ballot, use the “Vote by Mail Ballot Status Lookup” located on the Will County Clerk’s website under the “Voter Services” section.

The last day to vote in the General Election is Nov 8. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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JOLIET – The city of Joliet is upgrading its current water and sewer computer system in order to better serve area residents.

Starting at 4 p.m. July 20, customers will be unable to access the online payment or the IVR (automated phone payment) functions, according to a news release from the city. Online and IVR payments are expected to be available again by 8 a.m. July 26.

During the six days the system is down, customers may make their cash, check, credit and/or debit card payments in person at City Hall, or call customer service at 815-724-3820 to make credit or debit card payments.

“During this period of transition, longer than normal wait times are to be expected,” the city said in the news release.

“We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you in advance for your patience.”

sentation outlining the activities of the Red Cross within the six-county chapter area during the past year. The chapter serves 1.1 million people in the Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Putnam and Will counties.

Immediately after the annual meeting, a board meeting was held to elect chapter officers for the coming year. J.D. Ross was elected chairman; Brother James Gaffney and Jim Roolf were elected as vice chairmen; and Brent Hassert was elected secretary. Bergman, a member of the Chicago and Northern Illinois Red Cross regional board, will continue to serve as liaison to the local chapter board.

The American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley chapter directors and staff oversee blood drives, disaster relief, smoke alarm installations, services to the military and a number of other Red Cross activities in the area, according to the news release.

Anyone interested in becoming a trained volunteer to help with Red Cross disaster relief, including becoming a home fire, tornado and flood responder, are urged to call the area office at 630378-0344.

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Sgt. Chris Burne, Officer Mark Przybylski and Deputy Chief Ken Kroll spent Wednesday teaching fundamentals of basketball and “character.”

“We’re using the ‘Character Counts’ program and linking each week’s lesson to a pillar of character that we can focus on during the game,” said Przybylski, who is assigned to the drug-awareness programs at five Romeoville schools.

More than 100 children ages 9 to 11 applied for the free program.

Burne said those selected – ideally kids unable to afford an organized basketball camp – made references to mentoring in their application essay.

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MINOOKA – A local charity hopes to raise $3,000 in a 24-hour period for National Lollipop Day in an effort to give treats to children undergoing cancer treatment.

Handing H.O.P.E, a Minooka-based charity, provides lollipop trees to pediatric cancer centers nationwide, including five in Illinois, according to a news release.

For July 20 – also known as National Lollipop Day – the charity is asking for donations to raise $3,000 to support lollipop trees that provide treats for children. Those interested in making a donation can visit the charity’s website at handinghope.org.

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nate bad taste – or mouth sores – that can linger as a result of chemotherapy, according to Handing H.O.P.E. “We’ve never done this before. We actually just found out there is a National Lollipop Day. We thought this would be a perfect day to raise awareness,” said Jen Coffel, co-founder of Handing H.O.P.E. Coffel, along with co-founder Kim Bavilacqua, worked together to establish the charity because of their past experience with cancer. Coffel lost both her parents and her best friend to cancer in less than two years, and Bavilacqua is a cancer survivor.

Handing H.O.P.E. not only provides lollipop trees for children, but also financial assistance to cancer patients, wellness workshops and wellness to the workplace.

Each lollipop tree from the charity provides about 15,000 treats annually to

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The county’s share of the interchange replacement project spans Weber Road from 119th Street – also known as Rodeo Drive – in Bolingbrook to 135th Street – also known as Romeo Road – in Romeoville.

A start date for the project, however, remains unclear. Work on the interchange was supposed to start in 2015 and cost about $70 million.

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JOLIET – The Will County Board is set this week to decide whether to set the county’s portion of engineering and construction costs related to the Weber Road and Interstate 55 interchange project at $18 million.

The board’s Executive Committee unanimously approved the measure Thursday. If approved by the full board, the cost would be funded with Regional Transportation Authority dollars.

Will County Highway Engineer Bruce Gould is working to keep the cost as far below $18 million

as possible.

The county highway department intends to apply for a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

In relation to the application, the Executive Committee also voted Thursday in favor of a $20,000 contract with Chicago-based engineering firm Michael Baker International.

The firm will provide roadway design services, if also approved this week by the full board, that can strengthen the county’s chances of securing the TIGER grant.

“There’s a lot of detail, a lot of work involved in the application for TIGER funds,” Gould said to the committee. “Hopefully we’ll receive some of the TIGER funds. Any money that we get reduces our local share [of costs].”

Gould told the committee the county has not received any TI-

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Continued from page 2 Joliet officials had questioned McFarland’s use of city envelopes for mailings involving a free breakfast for veterans he had sponsored, a website for lost pets he had created, and a community meeting about a cellphone monopole.

The Forest Preserve District asked the state’s attorney to review McFarland’s use of a district postage meter for those mailings.

Both Joliet and the Forest Preserve referred the matters to the state’s attorney’s office in November. On June 27, state’s attorney spokesman Charles Pelkie said charges would not be filed.

“We made a determination that we cannot meet our burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt,” Pelkie said at the time.

McFarland left his job in October as community partnerships manager for the Forest Preserve District.

He was employed full time with the Forest Preserve District in August 2008 when he crashed a district car

late at night while driving home from the Will County Fair.

McFarland hit a truck parked in the street about a block from his home, according to police reports. He left the car and went to his house. Police said they received an anonymous call about the incident at 11:35 p.m. McFarland called them 20 minutes later identifying himself as the driver after police had arrived on the scene, according to Herald-News archives.

McFarland said at that time he had swerved to avoid an oncoming van and hit the parked truck. He was cited for improper lane use.

McFarland also worked part time as a deputy liquor commissioner in August 2008 for the late Mayor Arthur Schultz.

Schultz, also the liquor commissioner, told The Herald-News at the time of that incident that he took away the star that commissioners use to identify themselves from McFarland because of rumors “that he had been in an accident and that there was some drinking.” Schultz said he returned McFarland’s star when he was satisfied the rumors were not true.

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OBITUARIES GARRY BENNETT

JUDITH A. COMPAGNONI

Garry Bennett, 72, of Goose Lake, passed away on June 13, 2016, at his residence.

He was born June 29, 1944, in Chance, KY, to Jake and Jewel (Thomas) Bennett.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandy; three children, Dawn (Thomas) Siwek, Sean (Diane) Bennett and Shannon Rutkowski; and seven grandchildren, Raven Bennett, Zachary George, Ryan Rutkowski, Aidan Rutkowski, Jake Bennett, Jonathan Rutkowski and Brooke Bennett. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation rites will be accorded.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2016, in the Ferrari Funeral Chapel (corner of Spring Road and Ferrari Drive).

Rev. Jan Chandler will officiate. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. Sunday also at Ferrari Funeral Services (1044 Ferrari Drive) in Coal City.

Online guest book available at www.ferrarifuneral.com.

Ferrari Funeral Services 1044 Ferrari Drive Coal City, IL 60416

Judith A. “Judy” Compagnoni, nee Laurie, age 75. At rest, peacefully, July 15, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Aug. 7, 1940, in Chicago Heights, to James and Stella (nee Mlynarczyk).

Judy embraced her nursing vocation at both St. James and St. Margaret Hospitals for many years. Judy was an active member in the Shorewood Del Webb Community, a member of A.O.R.N. and St. Kieran’s Women’s Club, Chicago Heights, where she was recognized as “Woman of the Year.” Judy volunteered countless hours at St. Kieran’s School and Church and as a Marian Catholic Band parent. Judy enjoyed her family time with her daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren at their cottage in South Haven, Michigan. Judy loved to cook and bake especially around her favorite holiday, Christmas.

Survived by her two daughters, Marcie (John) Elfrink and Gia Compagnoni (Richard) Kanak; grandmother of six, Laura, Vincent, Sophia and Lucy Elfrink and Ricky and Jackson Kanak; one sister, Kathy (Larry) Wisinski; two sisters-in-law, Mac Compagnoni and Joyce Martello; cousin and friend to many. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph (2014); and brother, Jim “Buster” Laurie.

Funeral services for Judy Compagnoni will be Monday, July 18, 2016, at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road (at Essington Road), Joliet, to Holy Family Catholic Church in Shorewood, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information, call 815-741-5500 or visit her memorial tribute at www.fredcdames.com.

Born: June 29, 1944 Died: June 13, 2016

GENEVIEVE J. CASANOVA

Born: Aug. 21, 1916 Died: July 14, 2016

Genevieve J. Casanova (nee Kassel), age 99. Peacefully at rest Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Born Aug. 21, 1916, in Wheeling, to Robert and Emma (nee Wing) Kassel. Member of C.C.W. and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Joliet Rivals Club. Charter member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Survived by one son, Joseph (Patricia) Casanova of Shorewood; one daughter, Sandra (Fred) Kelly of Joliet; 10 grandchildren, Michael Kelly, Kristine Loy, Ed Papesh, Michelle Papesh, Denise (Dan) Wisemantle, Shaun (Megan) Kelly, Shane Kelly, Jason (Andrea) Casanova, Jacob (Suzanne) Casanova and Jillian (Jeff) Mancini; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Roberta Khrone.

Preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, William Hipp; husband of 64 years, Joseph (2005); and numerous brothers and sisters.

Funeral and interment were held privately for the immediate family only. Memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington roads, Joliet. For information, call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.

Born: Aug. 7, 1940 Died: July 15, 2016

FaceTime with her great-grandchildren. She was happiest when surrounded by her family, most especially the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She had an exuberant energy and a special playfulness with all the children, so much so that they affectionately called her “Goofy.” Linda attended school at Joliet Township High School. She was an active member of Coal City First Baptist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday school and was involved with many committees.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, David L. Day; sons, Jeffrey (Debra) Day of Springfield and Christopher (Kristen) Day of Morris; granddaughters, Lindsay (Grant) St. George of St. Louis, Bethany (Richard) Sponsler of Auburn and Tiffany Day of Morris; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Maggie St. George and Lane Sponsler; one sister, Peggy (Bob) Compton; brothers, Larry (Anita) French and Lonnie (Marcia) French; sister-in-law, Donna Hayden French; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, L. D. French.

Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday, July 18, 2016, with services following at 7 p.m. at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd. & Crematory in Braidwood. Burial will follow on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Akin. Memorials contributions can be made to Coal City First Baptist Church, N 4470 E. Route 113, Coal City, IL 60416, or American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006. For information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd.

SHARON KAY DIBBLE

Born: Oct. 16, 1959; in Joliet Died: July 14, 2016; in Morris

LINDA D. DAY Born: June 14, 1946 Died: July 14, 2016

Linda D. Day (nee French), 70, of Girard, formerly of Coal City, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2016, surrounded by family and gospel music.

Linda was born June 14, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Leonard and Lena (Henderson) French. She married L. David Day on July 4, 1964, in Lockport.

Linda had a contagious smile and never met a stranger. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and entertaining family and friends. Her greatest joy during her extended illness was being on

Sharon Kay Dibble, 56, of Morris, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at home. Born Oct. 16, 1959, in Joliet, she was the daughter of the late Duane B. and Ruth Margaret (Titus) Dibble.

Raised and educated in Joliet, Sharon attended Dwight High School, graduating with the Class of 1977. She worked as a CNA at Morris Hospital for several years.

Sharon enjoyed movies and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Morris. She was faithful in believing in the Lord.

Surviving are her sisters, Diane (Kent) Borger and Gail (the late Owen) Stuckey, all of Morris; and brother, Edmond Dibble of Dwight; fiancé, Al Hicks of Morris; and numerous nieces and neph-

ews. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary Dibble in 1952; and brother-in-law, Owen.

Visitation for Sharon will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, located at 118 W. Jackson St. in Morris. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Robert Sathuri officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.

Memorials may be made in Sharon’s name to the First United Methodist Church of Morris.

Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington St., Morris. For further information, visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

CHARLES W. DOSS

Born: April 29, 1952; Mount Clemens, MI Died: July 13, 2016; in Morris Charles W. Doss, 64, of Morris, passed away Wednesday July 13, 2016, at the Regency Care of Morris.

Born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, on April 29, 1952, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Mary (Martin) Doss.

Charles is remembered by his family as an avid chess player, a fisherman, someone who enjoyed shooting pool and being a coin collector. He worked in the HVAC field and always enjoyed his work. He was also the founder of the Morris 9-11 Memorial.

Charles is survived by his wife, Teresa; children, Sara (Eric) Snyder, Joshua (Alana) Doss, Jacob (Elise) Doss and Noah Doss; 10 grandchildren; sister, Donna Diane Doss; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Angela Doss.

Memorials may be made in the name of Charles to the donor’s choice. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held on Monday July 18, 2016, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home in Morris. A celebration of Charles’ life will follow immediately at 6 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Todd Thomson of the First Christian Church in Morris. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington St., Morris. For further information, visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or call the funeral home at 815942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

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OBITUARIES Born: Oct. 3, 1939; in Owasco, MI Died: July 13, 2016; in Joliet

LINDA L. ERICKSON

Born: Jan. 13, 1950 Died: July 12, 2016

H. PEARL GEDDES H. Pearl Geddes (nee Bluth), age 100, longtime resident of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Red” J. Geddes; her parents Marcus J. and Monna (nee Hickey) Bluth Sr.; and her brother, Marcus J. Bluth Jr., also preceded in death by her beloved aunt Mary Hickey.

Funeral services will be held privately.

Funeral arrangements handled by Kurtz Memorial Chapel, New Lenox IL 60451, www. kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200

ROBERT J. LEGNER Robert J. “Bob” Legner passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Age 84 years.

Survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara J. Legner (Talaga) of Crest Hill; his sister, Betty Savage of Wilsonville, OR; also survived by several nieces and nephews; and two sistersin-law, Barbara E. Legner and Wilda Arlone Legner.

Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Elizabeth Legner; two sisters, Elnora Roesel (Jan. 11, 2016) and Vivian Legner (1922); two brothers, Norman and Kenneth Legner.

Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean War. He retired from Mobil Oil Refinery in 1992. Bob was an active golfer with his friends from Mobil Oil and shot a hole-in-one at Inwood Golf Course. He was actively involved with online computer baseball league.

Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Road, Monday July 18, 2016, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held Monday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m.

Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.

For information, call 815-744-0022 or visit WWW.CHSFUNERAL.COM.

side.

Born Oct. 3, 1939, in Owasco, MI, to David A. and Dorothy L. (nee Pucel) Whitaker. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and bingo.

Loving mother of Lori A. Vaughn of Gardner, Jeffery T. McQuen of Channahon, James J. (Laurie) Parker Jr. of Hobart, IN, and Jerry L. (Janet) Parker of Pharr, TX; proud grandmother of 13; dear great-grandmother of 25; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Charles (Sharon) Whitaker; two sisters, Nancy (Richard) Yudzentis and Mary (Dennis) Bogart; and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, James (2008); and her parents.

Funeral services for Sharon K. Parker will be Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 9 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington roads, Joliet, to St. Ann Catholic Church, Channahon for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joilet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 8 p.m.

For information, call 815-741-5500 or visit her memorial tribute at www.fredcdames.com.

MAXINE E. PRYZBYLO Maxine E. Pryzbylo, age 86, of Crest Hill, formerly Lockport, passed away peacefully July 9, 2016.

She is survived by one brother, Herbert Somers of Arizona; four daughters, Marlene, Pamela, Sandra (Jim) and Laura (Tommy); four grandchildren, Christopher (LaTanya), Jason (Melissa), Amy and Michael; and six great-grandchildren.

Her enjoyment was reading and puzzles, but she will mostly be remembered for the love of her family and home.

Upon request, she wished to be cremated and no services to be held.

FRANK S. RADTKE Frank S. Radtke, age 74, of Romeoville, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Beloved husband of Linda D. Radtke (nee)

JUANA R. SPYRDZ Born: Jan. 24, 1927 Died: June 11, 2016

Juana “Joann” R. Spyrdz, (nee Quintero), passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

Survived by her two sons, Jesse (Liliana) Diaz and Rudy (Carla) Diaz; grandchildren, Jennifer (Steve) Clement and Mark (Sarah) Diaz; great-grandchildren, Bryson and Noah Clement and Nicholas Diaz.

Preceded in death by her late husband, Jesus Tomas Diaz; brother, Pedro Quintero; and parents, Armando and Caridad (nee Delgado) Quintero.

Born in Cuba. Member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Joliet. Juana was an excellent mother who sacrificed her whole life to care for her two sons, she was deeply in love with her children and will greatly missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Woodlawn Memorial Park I 1 p.m. Inurnment will also be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park I. There will be no funeral home services.

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Linda L. Erickson (nee Hagan), age 66, passed away peacefully with family at her side on July 12, 2016, at her home in Elwood.

Linda was born in Joliet on Jan. 13, 1950. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a B.S. in nursing, received her Master of Science from Northern Illinois University, and completed coursework and exams for her Ph.D in educational leadership and policy studies at Loyola University Chicago. Linda worked for more than three decades at which time she held the following positions: a staff nurse at Silver Cross Hospital, an in-service educator at St. Joseph Medical Center, a faculty member at Leach College of Nursing. During this time of employment she was credentialed as a certified nurse educator (C.N.E.) by the National League for Nursing, as well as being a coordinator of the Allied Health Program at the University of St. Francis, Joliet.

Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, reading books and bird watching. Linda was married to the love of her life, Ronald O. Erickson, on March 24, 1973, to whom she was a devoted wife for 43 years. She was the beloved mother to Melissa (Matt) Swick, Daniel (Jennifer) Erickson, Steven (Nichole) Erickson; cherished grandmother “JaJa” of Caleb, Ella, Lexy (Chance), Gabrielle, Maya, Gwenivere, Grace and Mason; proud great-grandmother to Weston Bentley; loving sister to Louise (Joseph-deceased) Gersich; sister-in-law and treasured friend to Patty (Gerald-deceased) Barnes, Betty (William-deceased) Salefski, Joan (Henry) Colbert; aunt to numerous nieces and nephews; niece to Doris (Danny-deceased) Kramerich; and cherished sisterly friend to Connie Litwiller.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Leona Hagan; her siblings, Jay and Joyce; her sister-in-law, Bonnie; and two brothers-in-law, John Rambo and Robert Wichert.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon Monday, July 18, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 235 W. North St. Manhattan, IL 60442. Family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass also at the church. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Linda’s name to St. Joseph Church, or to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431.

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-4783321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.

Sharon K. Parker (nee Whitaker), age 76, of Channahon and formerly of Joliet, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her

Ryan; loving father of Mike F. Radtke and the late Michelle Lynn Radtke; fond brother of Cathy (Tom) Osika; and dearest uncle of Christina (Brian) Vanderway and Therese Osika.

Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Frances Radtke.

Frank was a retired captain for the Romeoville Fire Department after 18 years of service.

Visitation Monday, July 18, 2016, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Drive, Romeoville, with funeral services Monday evening at 7 p.m. Services conclude at the funeral home. Cremation rites to be accorded.

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Former U.S. Sen. Robert Morgan dies at age 90 The ASSOCIATED PRESS LILLINGTON, N.C. – Robert Morgan, a former U.S. senator who also served in the North Carolina Legislature and as state attorney general, has died. He was 90.

Carroll Leggett, Morgan’s former chief of staff during his time as attorney general and U.S. senator, said Morgan died Saturday at his home in Buies Creek. Leggett said Morgan had been in declining health.

Morgan, a Democrat, served in the

U.S. Senate from 1975 until 1981. After losing his re-election bid, Morgan served as director of the State Bureau of Investigation until 1992, when he returned to his general law practice.

Morgan was a state senator from 1955 to 1969 and N.C. attorney general from 1969 to 1974.

As attorney general, Morgan established a consumer protection office and was an advocate for North Carolina residents before the N.C. Utilities Commission, which sets rates paid by consumers for electric

power.

Morgan also persuaded the N.C. General Assembly to establish a law enforcement training academy and to adopt standards for officers. He revamped the State Bureau of Investigation, which was then in the Justice Department.

In 2000, he became founding president of the N.C. Center for Voter Education, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.

Morgan graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Law af-

ter earning his undergraduate degree from East Carolina University.

Roy Cooper, North Carolina’s current attorney general and Democratic candidate for governor, called Morgan a “devoted public servant.”

“Our state has been fortunate to have forward thinking leaders like Robert Morgan and we must all work to live up to his example,” Cooper said in a statement.

Morgan is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Markel of Morgantown, WV, Robert (Luanne) Stewart of Minooka, Jacqueline (Hans) Kollinger of Highland Park and Sarah (Jim) Cunningham of Chicago; stepdaughter, Sara Schramm of Bloomington; stepson, David (Gwyn) Schramm of Moville, IA; 13 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his sister-inlaw, Diane (David) Fisk; and eight nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Jacqueline Stewart; his wife, Nancy (nee Swinfin) Stewart; and his first wife, June (nee Trautmann) Liebrecht.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Channahon on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 11 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Visitation will be held at church from 10:30 a.m. until time of services.

For Information, 815-744-0022 or www.

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Irene is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Emmanuel Tulumaris; loving children, Kathryn (James) Klein and Dean (Mary) Tulumaris; cherished grandchildren, Dr. Irene (Anthony) Louh, Charles (Ana) Klein and Manny Tulumaris; cherished great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Alexandra and Vivienne Klein; dear sisters, Mary Peterson and Helen Honiotes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents Nicholas and Catherine (nee Costa) Koulianos; and brother, Mike Koulianos.

Irene was an active member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet, as well as Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Homer Glenn.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice or All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Sunday School would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral services for Irene will begin on Monday, July 18, 2016, with a visitation from 8:30 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 9:30 a.m. at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.

Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Obituary and tribute wall for Irene C. Tulumaris at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524. Arrangements entrusted to:

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ERNEST PLINY FISK STEWART

Born: Dec. 22, 1919; in Easton, PA Died: June 2, 2016; in Joliet

Ernest Pliny Fisk “Bob” Stewart, age 96, of Joliet, passed away on June 2, 2016, at Sunnyhill Nursing Home of Will County in Joliet.

Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 22, 1919, to the late Pliny Fisk and Suzanne (nee Delecraz) Stewart, he was a 1942 graduate of the Philadelphia Textile School with a degree in chemistry. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945 as photographer stationed at Wheeler Field in Oahu, Hawaii. His photographs documenting daily life and special events were published in the local newspapers under the byline “Flash” Stewart because he used a lot of flashbulbs.

Post war he started his career at American Cyanamid company as a product development chemist eventually becoming the plant manager of their Joliet facility. He retired in 1981 and became a representative for Three Rivers Manufacturing in Joliet. He also served on the I & M Canal Heritage Commission.

Even in his late years, he had a fantastic memory and could tell you about where he lived in Paris as a boy, his dogs, cats, horses and his favorite place, Block Island, Rhode Island. A beloved father and Pop Pop, his family will remember him as clever, curious and gracious.

Survived by his children, Valdeane (Kenneth)

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IRENE C. TULUMARIS Irene C. Tulumaris (nee Koulianos), age 90, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

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CHICAGO – Sen. Mark Kirk made his second appearance in Chicago’s gay Pride Parade this year. He broke ranks to support Democrat-backed gun control measures and called his party’s presumptive presidential nominee “too bigoted and racist” for the job.

The Republican senator from Illinois is doing his best not to look like a Republican as he seeks re-election in a state that’s expected to heavily favor Democrats.

Kirk’s approach varies from Republicans in competitive races in states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania, who may be uneasy about the party’s presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump, but are campaigning on their conservative records. But it’s a wise strategy for Kirk. His race with Rep. Tammy Duckworth is seen as one of Democrats’ best opportunities to pick up a seat and possibly retake control of the Senate because Illinois voters tend to vote overwhelmingly Democratic in statewide contests, particularly in presidential election years.

Kirk, who represented Chicago’s North Shore in the U.S. House before winning Obama’s former Senate seat in 2010, insists he has always had an independent streak; he has supported abortion rights and gun-control legisla-

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Chicago’s new older smoking age could increase Ind. sales

HAMMOND, Ind. – Chicago’s move to raise the minimum age to buy cigarettes to 21 could increase smoke shop sales in northwestern Indiana, experts said.

Smokers have to be 18 years old to buy cigarettes in Indiana, where nearly two dozen smoke shops are scattered near the state line in northwestern Indiana cities near Illinois such as Hammond, Munster and Dyer to capitalize on the comparatively lower Indiana taxes.

“We absolutely welcome them with open arms,” said Kathy Marks, who owns K & D Smoke Shop near the state line in Hammond.

A carton of Marlboro Reds costs about

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Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk gets a hug from the child of a gun-control supporter July 1 after an event in Maywood. Kirk is trying his best not to look like a Republican as he seeks re-election in a state that’s expected to favor Democrats. tion since early in his five-term House tenure. He said he became even more determined to put his convictions before party after a 2012 stroke that almost killed him.

“That clarifying moment forged for me a renewed sense of purpose – that I will fight to do right by Illinois all the time,” said Kirk, who became one of the few Republican senators to announce

support for gay marriage the year after his stroke. “I have demonstrated the independence to break from my party when I believe they are wrong.”

Democrats are defending 10 Senate seats in November to the GOP’s 24. They need to add four or five seats to win back the majority, depending on which party is in the White House and can send the vice president to break a tie.

$60 in Indiana, compared with $120 to $130 in Illinois. Many Illinois residents already buy cigarettes in Indiana because it’s cheaper, The (Munster) Times reported. Marks estimated that about 90 percent of her business comes from Illinois and said customers usually buy several cartons at once.

Micah Pollak, an assistant professor of economics at Indiana University Northwest, said Chicago’s older smoking age will definitely increase tobacco sales in northwestern Indiana, mostly from Chicago residents who live near Indiana or who visit the state regularly.

Tribune reported that the group’s data point to Lake Michigan having had nearly as many drownings and water rescues as the four other Great Lakes combined since 2010. Lake Michigan has had about 220 drownings since 2010. Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior combined for about 250 drowning during the same time period.

The group bases its numbers on confirmed current-related drownings from reports from the U.S. Coast Guard, first responders and news outlets.

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Nonprofit finds increase in Lake Michigan drownings

CHICAGO – A water safety nonprofit group has found that the number of drownings has increased so far this year on Lake Michigan.

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project report shows 20 recorded drownings on Lake Michigan so far in 2016. That’s compared with 23 for all of 2015. The Chicago

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3 Illinois women, child killed in Florida car crash

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Three Illinois women and a young boy are dead after their car ran off a Florida highway and into a pond.

Sgt. Kim Montes of the Florida Highway Patrol said Saturday that a car driven by 27-year-old Vanyunna Wiggins of Urbana, Illinois, was heading south on Interstate 95 near Daytona Beach on Friday when it suddenly veered off the road and into the

Duckworth’s campaign said Kirk is “pretending to be a Democrat” as a matter of “political survival,” and that on key issues he’s stood firmly with Republicans.

Her deputy campaign manager, Matt McGrath, noted that Kirk supported a budget plan that would have turned Medicare into a voucher system and cut taxes for the wealthy while slashing funding for student aid and other programs.

“On the issues that really matter to families, especially on the economy, he is as Republican as it gets and has been his entire career,” McGrath said.

Duckworth’s campaign also said Kirk talks a lot about his more moderate positions when he’s in the Chicago area, but not when he heads to more Republican parts of Illinois, and that she has been consistent in her beliefs.

A TV ad that mentioned Kirk was one of the only Republicans to call for hearings on President Obama’s pick for the Supreme Court aired only in the Chicago area. Kirk supported Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump for months before reversing course in June amid fierce criticism from Democrats.

It remains to be seen whether it will be enough for Kirk to keep his seat; his campaign’s own poll released earlier this year showed him three points behind Duckworth.

pond, where it overturned and sank.

Also killed were 67-year-old Katie Davis, 32-year-old Cashundra Wiggins and Caius Davis, all of Champaign. Montes said Caius’ age hasn’t been learned, but he appeared to be between 3 and 5. Montes said the women’s relationship hasn’t been determined.

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Teens robbed at gunpoint while playing ‘Pokémon Go’

LAKE VILLA – Police in northern Illinois say two teens were victims of armed robbery while playing the popular cellphone app game “Pokémon Go.” Lake County Sheriff’s officials said the robbery happened about 10 p.m. Thursday in Lake Villa. Police say the teens were walking when a car approached and two men got out. One of the men pulled out a gun and took one the teen’s cellphones.

The other man took the other teen’s cell.

Police said the suspects fled in their vehicle. Neither teen was hurt. Sheriff’s officials said they’re investigating.

– Wire reports

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NEW YORK – Donald Trump presented running mate Mike Pence to the nation Saturday, hailing the Indiana governor as his “first choice” and “my partner in the campaign.” But he left no doubt in a sometimes awkward event that Pence’s role will surely be as sidekick to the businessman-turned-reality-star-turned-politician at the top of the ticket.

Glancing at notes, Trump lauded Pence’s personal character and conservative credentials.

Then he moved on to draw sharp contrasts between the newly formed Republican team and Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Yet the announcement lacked much of the stagecraft typically associated with the public unveiling of a running mate, one of the most significant moments under a presidential campaign’s control.

The only sign onstage in the Manhattan hotel ballroom bore only Trump’s name. The two men appeared together just briefly.

And Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, spoke for nearly 30 minutes before calling Pence to the stage.

The event was intended to assert that Trump and Pence would stand up to America’s enemies while being “the law-and-order candidates” at home.

Sheriff: Escaped murder suspect armed, has help

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The search for a Florida murder suspect who escaped by bolting from a courtroom became nationwide Saturday as a sheriff said it is believed the man is armed and receiving help.

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said Saturday that his detectives have information indicative Dayonte Resiles has obtained a weapon and is getting assistance. Without providing details, Israel said Resiles planned the escape.

He said search warrants are being served and the focus remains on South Florida, but Resiles could be anywhere.

He said a nationwide alert has been issued. Rewards totaling $20,000 have been offered.

SpaceX launching space station port for NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX aims to launch another load of space station supplies for NASA, including a critical docking port needed by new U.S. crew capsules set to debut next year.

The unmanned Falcon rocket is scheduled to lift off at 12:45 a.m.

Monday.

Aboard the rocket is a replica of the docking port destroyed in a SpaceX launch accident last summer.

– Wire reports

France calls up reserves after Nice truck attack

By COLLEEN BARRY and ANGELA CHARLTON The Associated Press

NICE, France – Seeking to quell fear and criticism, the French government called up thousands of police reserves Saturday to increase security around the country, after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a beachfront Bastille Day attack that security forces failed to thwart.

From the Nice seashore to the seat of French politics in Paris, critics lashed out Saturday at President Francois Hollande’s Socialist government, asking how a country still under a state of emergency after previous carnage from Islamic extremist attacks could have let this happen again.

As Nice’s coastal promenade along the Mediterranean Sea reopened, tourists and residents paid tribute to the 84 people killed and the 200 wounded in Thursday night’s attack, their blood still jarringly visible on the pavement.

Hollande held an emergency security meeting Saturday, and late in the day Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve announced he would call up 12,000 police reserves in addition to more than 120,000 police and soldiers already deployed around the country “because of the terrorist threat.”

Cazeneuve tried to defend his police force’s record, but his words rang hollow. He made similar statements after attacks in January 2015 at a kosher supermarket in Paris and the Charlie Hebdo newspaper that killed 17, and again after the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris on a rock concert, the national stadium and cafes that killed 130.

Defense Minister JeanYves Le Drian said a special terrorism vigilance force created after the 2015 attacks will be extended through the summer, with more deployments outside Paris and more atten-

AP photo

A woman hugs a boy Saturday near the scene of a truck attack in Nice, southern France. Nice’s seaside boulevard reopened to traffic Saturday after a truck attack that killed more than 80 people. tion to tourist sites and crowded events.

The investigation, meanwhile, focused on attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, a 31-year-old Tunisian who had lived in Nice for several years, and whether he acted alone while driving a truck through the holiday crowd. He was shot dead by police Thursday night – and witnesses who saw him said he appeared determined to kill as many people as possible.

The Islamic State group said Saturday that the attacker was one of its “soldiers,” the first claim of responsibility. It didn’t name Bouhlel, but the statement, quoting an IS security member, said he was following IS calls to target citizens of the countries fighting the extremists.

The veracity of the group’s claim couldn’t immediately be determined, but French officials didn’t dispute it.

What is known publicly about Bouhlel so far suggests a troubled, angry, sometimes violent man with little interest in the group’s ultra-puritanical brand of Islam. Neighbors described the father of three as a volatile man, prone to drinking and womanizing, who was in the process of getting a divorce. His own father, in Tunisia, said his son did

not pray or fast for Ramadan, the Muslim holy month.

But in a statement to reporters, Cazeneuve hinted that Bouhlel may have had a last-minute adoption of a more extremist worldview.

“It seems he was radicalized very quickly,” he said.

The Paris prosecutor’s office said Saturday that five people were in custody after the attack. Neighbors said Bouhlel’s estranged wife was one of them.

As France began three days of national mourning Saturday, Nice’s seaside Promenade des Anglais slowly and painfully came back to life. A makeshift memorial of bouquets, candles and messages was set up near one end of the expansive avenue.

Two days after the atrocity, some families were still hunting for missing loved ones, going from hospital to hospital to find relatives who had disappeared in the bloody chaos of the truck’s rampage.

Officials said 202 people had been wounded in the attack, including many children. The local children’s hospital said of the 30 minors brought for treatment after the attack, two had died, one was in critical condition, and three were on artificial respiration.

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Failed coup strengthens Turkey’s president

Crowds rejoice; Erdogan vows coup leaders will pay for treason

By SUZAN FRASER and DOMINIQUE SOGUEL The Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey – Rather than toppling Turkey’s strongman president, a failed military coup that left more than 250 dead appears to have bolstered Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s immediate grip on power and boosted his popularity.

Tens of thousands marched through the streets in half a dozen Turkish cities late Saturday, waving flags and singing songs in an emotional outpouring of support for the longtime leader as security forces rounded up military personnel it branded coup supporters and launched a purge of judges seen as government opponents.

Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said the perpetrators of Friday’s failed coup “will receive every punishment they deserve,” and the government said it would take steps toward extraditing a U.S.-based cleric it accused of fomenting the uprising.

The government threat of further crackdowns raised concerns over the future of democracy in Turkey, which has long prided itself in its democratic and secular traditions despite being in a tumultuous region swept by conflict and extremism.

The coup attempt began late Friday with tanks rolling into the streets of the capital, Ankara, and Istanbul as Erdogan was enjoying a seaside vacation. Explosions and gunfire erupted throughout the night.

It quickly became clear, however, that the military was not united in the effort to overthrow the government. In a dramatic iPhone interview broadcast on TV, Erdogan urged his supporters into the streets to confront the troops and tanks, and forces loyal to the government began reasserting control.

The unrest claimed at least 265 lives, according to a tally compiled from official statements. Yildirim said 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the process of putting down the coup attempt. Turkey’s acting chief of the general staff, Gen. Umit Dundar, said at least 104 “coup plotters” had died.

Before the weekend’s chaos, Turkey – a NATO member and key Western ally in the fight against the Islamic State group – had been wracked by political turmoil that critics blamed on Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule. He has shaken up the government,

AP photo

Turkish citizens wave a huge national flag Saturday as they protest against the military coup outside Turkey’s parliament near the Turkish military headquarters in Ankara, Turkey. Forces loyal to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan quashed a coup attempt in a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire that left dozens dead Saturday. Authorities arrested thousands of people as Erdogan vowed those responsible “will pay a heavy price for their treason.” cracked down on dissidents, restricted the news media and renewed fighting with Kurdish rebels.

By Saturday afternoon, when tensioned eased, an atmosphere of celebration broke around as Turks answered official calls to rally in the squares to protect Turkish democracy. Thousands gathered in major cities singing and waving Turkish flags while others held prayers in support of Erdogan and chanted “God is great.”

In Istanbul, crowds gathered at Taksim Square, where a man stood on an iconic monument with a Turkish flag draped on his chest.

Government supporters marched through Ankara as cars honked in apparent approval. Some gathered outside parliament and amid the burnt cars outside the presidential palace. One man took a selfie with a Turkish police officer standing atop an abandoned tank.

“We are here for democracy, so the country lasts,” retired soldier Nusret Tuzak said at the Ankara gathering.

By late Saturday afternoon, flights had resumed into Istanbul’s international airport after being halted for nearly 24 hours. Mostly national carriers were flying into Istanbul, but other airlines preferred to wait another day to test the precarious security situation. Late Saturday, the usually buzzing airport was eerily quiet with some

AP photo

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech Saturday in Istanbul. Forces loyal to Erdogan quashed a coup attempt. The chaos came amid a period of political turmoil in Turkey – a NATO member and key Western ally in the fight against the Islamic State group – that critics blame on Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule. stranded travelers sitting on the floors of the largely empty terminals.

In an usual show of unity, Turkey’s four main political parties released a joint declaration during an extraordinary parliamentary meeting Saturday, denouncing the coup attempt and claiming that any moves against the people or parliament will be met “with

the iron will of the Turkish Grand National Assembly resisting them.”

Turkey’s NATO allies lined up to condemn the coup attempt. President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged all sides to support Turkey’s democratically elected government.

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Dear Mr. Berko: Our neighbor, who had two wonderful dogs, confided to me that in the several years before their deaths, he spent more than $27,000, with two veterinarians caring for them. My sister has a macaw. She had to take it to a vet who is a bird specialist and spent $2,300 to heal the bird.

I didn’t realize so much money is spent on animal care. Could you recommend a growth stock in this field? I’d like to invest $6,000. I’m a 52-year-old self-employed engineer. I am a long-term investor and manage $386,000 in my retirement account (enclosed), which is down considerably.

I’d appreciate your suggestions. – AK, Moline, Illinois Dear AK: Your portfolio stinks. It’s

a kluge of 37 high-yield, low-quality, strange-name crap that best belongs down the cludgie. This market is too complicated to go it alone, even for engineers. You must employ a knowledgeable, wise and experienced professional to help you build assets for the future. If you continue managing this account, your retirement years will be miserable. Hurry quickly!

Pets are the only domesticated animals I like. My friend Jason got his two dogs, Laurel and Hardy, from an animal shelter. They were a mixed

zero debt, no preferred shares, no retirement plan obligations, 21 million shares outstanding and a 76-cent dividend yielding 4.2 percent.

PETS’ revenue has grown from $109 million in 2001 to an expected $235 breed he calls “Heinz 57.” Laurel and million this year – an average annual Hardy passed to doggy heaven 17 years growth of 5.5 percent. PETS’ operating later (within a week of each other), margins are averaging about 14 perand in 17 years, Jason spent less than cent, and management expects those a grand on vet bills. However, Jason margins to exceed 17 percent by 2020. tells me, but for Laurel and Hardy, he Since 2011, net profit margins have might have spent thousands of dollars convincingly improved, from 7.5 peron antipsychotics. Those pooches were cent to 9.2 percent. Management has his psychiatrists. a 10.9 percent goal by 2020. And since Check out PetMed Express Inc. 2011, earnings also have grown nicely, (PETS-$19.06), a $235 million-revenue from 80 cents a share to $1.05, and they nationwide pet pharmacy that does are expected to reach $1.45 a share by business as PetMeds and 1-800-Pet2020. The dividend, which began in Meds. PETS sells prescription and 2009 at 30 cents, has been raised every nonprescription medications plus year, and Value Line and BlackRock other related products via internet think it could be 90 cents by 2020. That sales, which constitute 73 percent of would be a 5 percent yield on today’s revenues; a call center, which genprice. erates 20 percent of revenues; and Management redesigned its direct mail, which is 7 percent of sales. advertising focus, which for many About 50 percent of revenues derive years successfully depended on TV to from nonprescription meds, vitamins generate revenues. Several years of and specialty products, while the declining results plus hugely rising remaining 50 percent derives specifTV advertising costs encouraged ically from prescriptions written by management to reduce its TV budget veterinarians. and focus on a new technology, called PETS has about 200 employees, database marketing.

TAKING STOCK Malcolm Berko

Nine months ago, management also changed the focus of its advertising to target high-value medications and preventives, as opposed to the more common and low-profit flea and tick control. It’s working.

During those nine months, management watched the average order size improve by 3.2 percent year over year, to $78.41. And the costs to acquire such customers fell from $46 to just less than $41. This is significant because it generated more than 2,000 new customers and PETS hadn’t had higher year-overyear customer counts for several years.

This bodes well for PETS’ revenues, income and stock price.

PETS is a quality modest-growth, long-term investment. Wall Street believes that the shares could trade at the $25 level in a few years and that 40 percent growth is an easy target to wait for while receiving a 4 percent and growing dividend. So buy the stock and reinvest all the dividends, joining Vanguard, State Street, Royce, American Funds and others who believe as I do.

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

Grand opening takes place for Shorewood Gas N Wash The HERALD–NEWS SHOREWOOD – A ribbon-cutting and grand opening took place recently for the Shorewood Gas N Wash at the southwest corner of Jefferson Street and River Road.

“This project services the western Shorewood area and the commuters that go north on the I-55 merger for work,” Mayor Richard Chapman said during the June 22 ribbon-cutting.

“There was a lot of anxiety at first when the project was announced. Hopefully, the people who were apprehensive realize it was a benefit to the village of Shorewood and the surrounding communities.”

“Lenny’s Gas N Wash is one of the better looking gas station projects ever built in Will County or the surrounding counties,“ Chapman added.

Len McEnery, the founder and CEO, has a long and firmly rooted background in the petroleum and convenience store industries. His 7,000-square-foot gas station and convenience store, with an Express Car Wash featuring a Pet Wash, is a mod-

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The Shorewood Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Lenny’s Gas N Wash. The location features Dunkin’ Donuts, Beggar’s Pizza and more food options. ern-day, family-friendly service station.

Since the first location, McEnery has constructed and currently oper-

ates eight full-service, motor vehicle facilities in Mokena, Joliet, New Lenox, Romeoville, Frankfort, Kankakee, Springfield, and now Shorewood.

Over the years, McEnery has seen the business develop from the days of only offering gasoline and a few automobile amenities, to providing a full-service, motor vehicle facility with convenience store offerings, as well as name brand, food service options. The company’s mission is to be the onestop shop for nearby customers, while maintaining a clean, family-friendly environment for all who stop in for a visit.

Among the offerings at Gas N Wash are a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru, Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage, Beggar’s Pizza and roller grill options.

Upon entering the store, the customer will encounter the beer cave, which provides an excellent selection of beer, wine and spirits. Lastly, propane exchanges and fills are available at all locations, while four locations offer live video gaming.

“Gas N Wash is proud to serve the Shorewood community. We have experienced an overwhelming positive response since the opening of our new station and are very pleased,” McEnery said.

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OUR VIEW

Announcement of bridge sends strong signal Count us among those excited to hear the announcement Monday of a public-private partnership that aims to build a bridge at Houbolt Road off Interstate 80 in Joliet.

In his announcement, Gov. Bruce Rauner said the project will help maintain Will County as the “transportation hub of Illinois.” The bridge would span the Des Plaines River and BNSF Railroad tracks to create a direct connection to Interstate 80 for trucks at the CenterPoint Intermodal Center.

As announced, the toll bridge will be funded, built and operated by CenterPoint Properties, which would spend $150 million to $170 million. The state will spend about $21 million improving Houbolt Road and the interchange at I-80.

There is no doubt it’s needed. The bridge should help relieve congestion in the Joliet area while supporting the economic growth that has occurred at CenterPoint and other industrial parks near Joliet.

It’s been on the drawing board for years, and Rauner estimates the bridge should become a reality by early 2019. It’s been a project Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk has been publicly advocating for during the past year, helping to keep it at the forefront of discussions. We applaud CenterPoint for stepping up with the lion’s share of the funding.

Before we get out the trumpets, though, we’re noting there has been what seems to be a tepid reaction to the project – or at least the announcement of it.

CenterPoint said in a statement it was happy to be part of the project – but is still assessing the financial feasibility of the bridge. The Illinois Department of Transportation has told us there still needs to be environmental coordination and compliance with all regulatory permitting, including that of the Army Corps of Engineers. The Coast Guard also will need to issue a permit.

And questions remain: How much will the toll be to use the bridge? Will governments get any share of the tolls? Will this alleviate any of the issues Elwood has seen with truck traffic for the intermodal in its town?

The project seems to be a sure thing, according to what State Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn said, so perhaps there is just caution as the final i’s are dotted and t’s crossed.

We take the project announcement as a sign of encouragement from the state in Will County’s role in the economic importance in Illinois. The state hasn’t exactly been funding a ton of new road projects lately.

We agree with the assessment of John Grueling, CEO of the Will County Center for Economic Development. He said the project tells business prospects that the state and Will County are ready to do what is needed to accommodate continued growth.

“We think this is going to send a signal that we have needed,” Greuling said. “To build new infrastructure, that sends a very strong signal.”

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AMENDMENT

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Eliminate Hastert’s taxpayer-funded pension

members who commit a felony against a student or another victim.

I urge the General Assembly to renew discussion To the Editor: and move forward with eliminating Hastert’s When former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert reported to federal prison to begin serving pension. It’s time for us to update the law. He confessed to molesting children. He abused the a 15-month sentence for illegally withdrawing money to keep an alleged sex abuse victim quiet, public’s trust. His taxpayer-funded pension needs to be eliminated. Period. he passed through razor-wire fences with an annual $28,025 taxpayer-funded pension from State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant his six years as a member of the Illinois House of D-Shorewood Representatives.

While the Illinois Retired Teachers’ Retirement Let’s pay people to work vs. not working System moved to immediately revoke Hastert’s To the Editor: pension following his “guilty” sentence, Illinois Currently, via unemployment, we pay people law states that a General Assembly member who who aren’t working. Assuming weekly family bencommits a crime is still eligible for a pension if efits being about $400, in order for these people the crime occurred before or after election to to get ahead, they must look for jobs that would public office. It doesn’t matter that Federal Judge bring in $600 a week, based on the proposed $15 Thomas Durkin described Hastert as a “serial child an hour for minimum wage. molester,” he’ll continue to receive his pension.

On the other hand, many jobs are being adverSo while Hastert sits in jail, he’ll cash in more than tised as available from fast food, grocery stores, $35,000. retail stores and warehouses. Many of these jobs That’s just not right. Hard-working and law-abid- go lacking due to pay, hours and/or shifts. ing taxpayers shouldn’t be left to pick up the penWhat if those unemployed, if physically able, sion bill for this child predator or any other General were required to take these jobs? Then instead of Assembly member who abuses the public’s trust paying the roughly $400 a week, pay the differand commits a felony against a minor. Something ence between what gross pay they received by must be done. That’s why I recently filed SB442 so we can remove the pension of General Assembly • Continued on page 38

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

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Feeling ‘oddly blessed’ in midst of health issues Funny thing happened to me a couple years ago.

I went and caught the Cancer.

I say it’s funny because of the odd string of circumstances that culminated in my rare and currently incurable condition.

Way back in 2013, I was busy pursuing the American Dream of keeping my head above water. Unfortunately none of the three jobs I was working at offered health insurance, nor did my wife’s. So we decided to roll the dice and go without any.

Back then, in the carefree preObamacare days, you could do things like that.

At first everything went great.

Sara was the primary breadwinner, and by working seven days a week I was able to supplement our income enough to keep us afloat.

And I never got sick.

Ever.

Until July 3, 2013, the fateful day I agreed to take a day off so my wife could drag me to a Matchbox Twenty concert at Ravinia. For those of you who don’t know, Matchbox Twenty’s fan base is primarily women in their 40s and 50s. Men, not so much.

Halfway through the concert my chest seemed to seize up. At first I thought it was a heart attack. Then I realized it was some kind of gastric thingy. Apparently something in our healthy picnic lunch of Cajun fried chicken, horseradish cheese, hot salsa and cold beer didn’t agree with me.

No big deal, I figured. We’ll just stop at a Walgreens on the way home, I’ll suck down some antacid and it’ll go away.

Except it didn’t.

For the next two weeks, my guts burned like a house afire. Eating anything fueled the flames. Pepto barely touched it. Antacids did nothing.

Each day Sara would tell me to go see the doctor. My response was always the same: Can’t do it, we don’t have insurance. Finally, after two weeks of worsening pain, I broke down and went to quick care.

“Sounds like it’s just acid reflux, but we’ll have to test to see if you have an ulcer,” said the nurse as she drew blood from my arm. “Here, fill this up,” she said, handing me a cup.

Boy was I relieved. Just acid reflux, whatever the hell that was.

The doctor came in about half an

MIDLIFE CIRCUS Bill Wimbiscus hour later and looked at me suspiciously. “Did you know there’s a lot of blood in your urine?” he said, as if I was hiding something from him.

“Not that I know of. It always looked yellow to me.”

He continued to regard me skeptically. “And did you know there’s a high level of M protein in your blood?” he said.

“Huh? Is that an insurancey kind of thing? Because I don’t have any.

I just came in because I got the acid reflux.”

After reassuring me I wouldn’t be charged extra, he explained I had a blood disorder known as MGUS, which stands for “monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.”

“It’s usually nothing serious, though it’ll have to be monitored,” he said. “You’ll need to see an oncologist.”

Fat chance of that happening, I figured.

But my wife insisted.

“Well, the good news is that there’s only a one in a hundred chance that it’ll turn into cancer,” the oncologist said. “The bad news is that you’ll have to be tested every three months for the rest of your life.”

In October 2013 I went back for my first test. I had to bring in about a gallon of urine. Then they drew about a dozen vials of blood.

The oncologist was jovial, in a forced sort of way.

“Well, the bad news is that your condition has worsened,” he said.

“Your MGUS has developed into smoldering myeloma. Your chances of cancer are now one in 10, which means you’ll have it for sure within the next 10 years.”

“And the good news?”

“They’ll probably have a cure for it by then.”

In January 2014 I went back for my second test. The oncologist was less jovial this time.

“Well, the bad news is that your condition has worsened,” he said.

“Your smoldering myeloma has developed into multiple myeloma.

You’ll need to start chemotherapy.”

“When?”

“Right now,” he said. “Immediately.”

I forgot to ask him what the good news was.

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. It affects the bones, kidneys and immune system. Once you got it, you got it for life, however long that is.

They don’t even know what causes it.

Obamacare had kicked in a few days earlier and we had decided to invest in an unsubsidized gold plan since it was the only one that provided any decent degree of catastrophic coverage. Good thing, too, because I blew through the deductible and the out-of-pocket with my first treatment.

To make a long story short, the first 30 weeks of chemo didn’t work so well, so I was put on a stronger combination for another 18 weeks.

That worked a little better, except by then I was too sick to work any longer. In February 2015, I underwent a successful stem cell transplant at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, followed by a second in August.

I’m now in complete remission, though physically and mentally I’m still kind of messed up. My memory is shot and I probably won’t be running a marathon anytime soon.

Plus I’ll be undergoing maintenance chemo and monthly testing the rest of my life. Other than that, the prognosis is excellent, all things considered.

I feel oddly blessed by the whole experience.

But for a gut ache, my cancer wouldn’t have been discovered in time.

But for the Affordable Care Act starting eight days before my first dose of chemo, I wouldn’t have had insurance.

But for a series of grants from the Chronic Disease Fund, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Celgene pharmaceutical, I wouldn’t have had enough money for the insurance.

But for the stem cell transplants, I wouldn’t have had a chance.

If that’s not Divine Intervention, then I don’t know what is.

• Bill Wimbiscus, former reporter and editor for The Herald-News, has lived in Joliet for 25 years. He can be reached at news@theherald-news. com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Continued from page 37

taking those open jobs and $600 a week.

First, this requirement might cost us, the taxpayers less. But more than that, it would fill those jobs, workers would have more money to support their families, and most of all, these formerly unemployed would improve their mental outlook and gain more self-esteem.

Another benefit might be that as this group does well at their new jobs they would produce a better work ethic and may even get promoted. Soon they may earn more than $600 a week and get off the program, making room for someone else.

I know we can’t just change the state and federal system quickly, but we could ask for permission to start with a small group as a test group.

We need to get more people working.

This suggestion may be a method to accomplish that, fill needed jobs and help those who need the help. Let’s start a dialogue for a better solution.

Mark Turk Joliet

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To the Editor: I recently read Julie Kokos’s letter to the editor asking elected officials to join their fight against the Great Lakes Basin Railroad. I thank the hundreds of local residents who have worked to oppose this project and educate the community on the impact such a project would have on our farmland, homes, communities and way of life.

With the support of our community, neighbors, farmers, educators, firefighters, homeowners, business owners and elected officials, we can have a voice against this expensive, destructive railway. Thanks to the efforts of so many concerned residents, my office alone collected more than 400 petition signatures opposing the GLBR. It has been impressive and inspiring to watch residents from around this region rally together toward a common goal, but our work is not over. Please tell the Surface Transportation Board that this rail would have devastating environmental effects on this community. You can submit comments online at stb.dot.gov or by sending a letter to the Honorable Daniel R. Elliott III, Chairman, U.S. STB, 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-0001.

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A FAMILY AFFAIR

Sackman family lives, loves drag racing / 40-41 Curt Herron – cherron@shawmedia.com

Matt Sackman prepares tires for the Antron Brown’s car at last weekend’s Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Beside Matt’s work as part of the crew for Brown, who won the Top Fuel race and is the defending world champ, the rest of his family was involved in preparing their own race car.

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The Sackman family poses with Antron Brown in victory lane after he won last Sunday’s Top Fuel championship at Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.

From left: Zach Sackman, Matt Sackman, Antron Brown, Marie Sackman and Darren Sackman.

Photo provided

AUTO RACING: NHRA

Sackman family bonds over love of drag racing

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Family is a very important concept in the sport of drag racing. From the largest operations with huge budgets to single-car teams that scramble to compete, a common bond that seems to hold everything together is family.

And while most operate on the fringes of the sport, the Sackman family from Channahon has been able to experience the best of both worlds, and they’re very fortunate for that.

Last weekend’s Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway was a perfect example of where the sport has taken the Sackman Boyz team, with all of it unfolding not far from their home or from where parents Darren and Marie spent time growing up on Joliet’s east side.

Matt, who’s 23, works on the crew for Antron Brown’s Top Fuel team, which won last year’s NHRA world championship and has three victories this season and is the current points leader after

winning last Sunday’s race in Joliet.

As an employee of the dominant operation in the sport, Don Schumacher Racing, Matt is in his third year on Brown’s Matco Tools crew, where he’s a clutch assistant and tire specialist. But when he’s not working on Brown’s car, he’s helping his parents with the Top Dragster that he and younger brother Zach drive. He took advantage of this weekend’s offweek to compete in the Professional Drag Racers Association’s North-South Shootout in Maryland.

“I went to my first drag race in 1993 at the U.S. Nationals when I was only 5 months old and I first started racing when I was 12,” Matt said “It’s a family atmosphere when you get to do it with your mom, your dad and your brother, and it’s a pretty cool deal. And I’m with all of these guys on our team 24 weekends a year, so we’re like a family, too, since we spend so much time together.

“Growing up racing Junior Dragsters and winning a championship there and to go on and win a championship with these guys in Top Fuel, which is the

best in the sport, is pretty awesome and is something that you can only dream of as a little kid. My dad got us started racing dragsters in 2005. We started out with some junky cars and bought some new stuff the next year. I won a couple of championships and my brother won one and we raced through the junior ranks until I aged out in 2011 when I turned 18 and my brother aged out in 2013.”

While he wanted to continue to drive, Matt realized that working on cars might be a good career path. In 2014, he joined Co-Crew chiefs Mark Oswald and Brian Corradi to work full time on Brown’s crew, which has produced two world titles in four years. The Sackmans first got to know Brown when his kids got into junior dragsters as Zach was aging out.

“I decided to go to Joliet Junior College for an electric precision machining degree and I was in my last semester there,” Matt said. “Over the summer I had gone to a couple of races with these guys and helped clean parts and stuff and toward the end of the season, they told me that they would have a job opening.

I didn’t have any plans about what I was going to do with my degree and I like racing so I went for it.

“It’s very exciting. There’s not too many opportunities like this to be able to come in with no experience doing this and to get someone to hire you to an entry-level position. I’m very grateful for the opportunity that Brian, Mark and Antron gave me. With how well he’s been doing the past five years, it’s helped grow his popularity, but also with how friendly he is with the fans and how down to earth he is. He’s one of the coolest guys out here and I love working for him.”

Having experienced the basics of the sport for so long, Matt is impressed with the resources that he has at DSR. Last year he got his Top Alcohol Dragster license and he’s still hopeful that he’ll be able to get behind the wheel again and compete at a high level.

“Starting out at the Junior Dragsters ranks, where you have hardly anything,

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then you go to something like this, it’s pretty eye-opening with how many resources these guys have and what you don’t have,” Matt said. “When I go back to work on our Top Dragster, I try to do something and then realize that we don’t have that.

“I guess my long-term goal would be to get in the seat of a race car and do that for a living, but that’s very hard to come by and you have to meet the right people and have the right funding. The chances of that are less likely than working on a car and eventually working your way up to tuning a car. I love drag racing and being here every minute of the day.”

The younger brother

The mechanic father

Darren can still remember racing down Rowell Avenue with some of his friends, not far from the track that once was just farms. He has a long involvement in the sport but decided to get back into it seriously when his sons expressed a real interest.

“I’ve been around this stuff since probably the mid-1970’s and I was hooked right away,” Darren said. “I kept meeting with people and went racing with people. And then I started racing with Mark Oswald and John Lawson and raced with them for a

Photos by Curt Herron

ABOVE: Matt Sackman poses with Antron Brown’s Matco Tools Toyota, which won the Top Fuel title at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals. This is Sackman’s third full year working for Don Schumacher Racing as a member of Brown’s crew. A year ago, Brown won the Top Fuel world championship. BELOW: The Sackman Boyz team poses with their Top Dragster at last weekend’s Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.

From left: Matt Sackman, Zach Sackman, Marie Sackman and Darren Sackman. Matt did double duty helping out with the car along with his family and also with his regular job of working on Antron Brown’s crew while Zach won two races on Saturday.

while before we had the two kids. Racing with me is not the easiest thing, but they show so much interest in it that I keep doing it. But the other thing that I like about it is that when they started junior racing, they met so many kids and honestly, I didn’t have to worry about them since they stayed out of trouble. They had their friends and most of them were from the race track.

“Matt and Zach showed so much interest in it that we had to stay with it. I like working on the cars and

making them go. And I like watching the kids drive since they’re both exceptional drivers. All of our money goes into this and that’s what we’ve worked for. We’re fortunate to be able to get off of work to go racing. I farm for Gemini Farms in Morris, and it’s a tough schedule, but it’s worked out well. To see them do so good is rewarding enough.”

The organizing mother

Someone has to worry about the logistics, and Marie is happy to do

that. Whether it’s dealing with food, getting clothes ready or checking the weather, keeping tabs of the little things keeps her busy in her spare time away from her job with Stepan Company.

“I ask them, did you check this and did you check that?, and they just look at me and roll their eyes.”

Marie said. “I look at how many people that we’ve met and our competitors embrace us and we embrace them and help them. Going back to the junior days, they pay attention to who their competitors are and that makes them be better drivers. You want to beat the other teams, but they know as well as we know that if they need something and we’ve got it, it’s theirs, and it’s the same way for us. That’s just the whole sport.

“With us being together with the kids throughout their junior and high school years, it wasn’t just two or three days of racing, so spending all of that time with the kids, you knew where they’re at and who they’re hanging with and that’s important in today’s world. Now they’re grown up and are men and to still be hanging with their parents is good.

Like I tell some people, it’s a lovehate relationship, and that even applies to my husband. But I know that my kids enjoy it and they’ve turned out well because of it, so you keep doing it.”

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Zach, who will turn 21 this week, also graduated from Minooka, like his brother. He’s been racing since he was nine and is currently ranked third in Division 3 in Top Dragster. In last week’s event at Joliet, he won two races on Saturday as the car had its best ET and speed.

“I couldn’t do this without my parents since they obviously support it all,” Zach said. “And we have sponsors like Novak Electric, Lucas Oil and Jim Evans, our engine builder from Rolla Competition Engines. And we’re one of the only Top Dragsters with Goodyear tires on it. I like traveling and we meet so many different people from so many different places. I’ve got friends from the East Coast to the West Coast and I watch how they race and that makes me better. There’s a group of us that are more like a family, that’s how we treat each other.

“It’s a neat experience to have a big crowd watching you. It keeps you on your toes making sure that the car is right and prepared. We’ve been fighting some consistency, but it’s been fast so we know that when we go to every race, we’ll qualify. We’re finding the consistency and it’s getting better over each race that we go to. It’s pretty cool to go watch Matt and he comes over here and helps us. We’re all in this together and we couldn’t do it without our parents, who have spent a lot of money for us to race. That’s very humbling.”

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Slammers show keys for second-half success

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com JOLIET – If Joliet Slammers manager Jeff Isom wanted to see a good example of what his team needs to do during the second half of the season, he only had to look at Friday’s initial game back after the Frontier League All-Star break.

The Slammers saw a little bit of everything as they rolled to season-highs in runs and hits and also got a solid start, decent relief work, aggressive baserunning and good defense.

It all added up to a 16-3 victory over Florence at Silver Cross Field, and it not only snapped the squad’s five-game losing streak heading into the break but also allowed them to move back into first place in the East Division by one game over Washington.

Joliet (29-23) trailed, 2-0, in the first inning and 3-1 in the third before breaking things open with four-run outbursts in both the third and fourth innings. Marc Flores went 4 for 5 with four RBI, highlighted by his 10th home run, while Carter Bell increased his league lead in RBI to 48 after going 3 for 3 with four RBI and is just .001 off the batting lead with a .347 average.

Seven Slammers had multiple hits to help their team finish with 20 hits.

Alfredo Rodriguez (four runs) went 3 for 5, Joe Staley (two RBI) was 3 for 6, Charlie White (four runs) was 2 for 4, Jake Gronsky (two RBI) went 2 for 6 and Sikes Orvis was 2 for 4.

Liam O’Sullivan improved to 6-0 after allowing two earned runs on seven hits while striking out six in six innings. Kevin Simmons, Brent Choban and Chris Rice each pitched an inning of scoreless relief while combining to yield just one hit.

“There’s no question that this team is built around offense and that we’re going to have to put up runs,” Isom said.

“And that’s what we did in the first half, minus those last five games right before the break. We’re also going to grind out some at-bats and run a little bit. That’s what we did early and that’s what we did tonight to get this lead.

“The All-Star break couldn’t have come at a better time. We ended up losing five in row since the guys were tired.

You don’t know how they will respond after four days off with no batting practice, but I think they did a pretty good job. We had some very good at-bats, and that’s what we’re going to have to do.

And also, we need to be aggressive on the bases to force the defense to make plays and guys are buying into that philosophy.”

While the Slammers led the league in runs (289) and RBI (272) and ranked second in hits (487), home runs (54) and

Photos by Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

ABOVE: Joliet Slammers Liam O’Sullivan, starting and winning pitcher against the Florence Freedom, pitches during a game Friday at Silver Cross Field. BELOW: Joliet Slammers Joe Staley breaks his bat on a swing against the Freedom on Friday. The Slammers won, 16-3.

total bases (752) through Friday’s game, improving upon a 4.83 ERA, which is the second-worst total in Frontier League, is critical to the team’s success.

“By no means was that Liam’s best start, but he competed out there and ended up going six innings for us and we need our starters to go six innings

before turning it over to the bullpen to give us a chance to win ball games,” Isom said.

“When we had the five-game losing streak, we had five games where our bullpen ended up getting losses. So the key is going to be the bullpen. We’ve got a lot of experienced guys on the of-

fensive side but a lot of rookies in the bullpen, and they’re going to have to continue to get better. We see a lot of good things with our pitchers, but they just need to throw strikes and trust the defense and trust their stuff instead of trying to make perfect pitches.”

Another big key for the Slammers has been their defense. They owned the second-best fielding percentage (.982) and had the second-fewest errors (33) through Friday’s contest.

“We don’t want to give teams extra outs, that’s for sure,” Isom said. “It’s tough enough when you have three outs to work with, and then you give them four or five in an inning since that’s how big innings happen. The guys that we’ve got on the defensive side, especially in the infield and Charlie in centerfield, are very good defensive players.

“So we feel like we should be one of the top teams in fielding. You have to make the plays and our guys are very heads up, especially when you’ve got Alfredo at short, who’s kind of the leader out there on the defense. He’s positioning guys and has a good feel of what’s going on. We talk a lot about taking care of the little things, especially on defense.”

SLAMMERS 5, FREEDOM 4 (10 INNINGS)

By CURT HERRON

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Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

Joliet Slammers shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez fields a ground ball for an out at first base Friday against the Florence Freedom at Silver Cross Field.

“I knew what was coming and capitalized on it,” Rodriguez said. “I just had to put the ball in play to give us that run.

It’s an amazing experience right now.

We never give up and we have a really good team and that’s why we’re in first place. Our team is really united and we

have really good chemistry. I trust my guys. We hit and we field and we’re doing everything to win.”

The Slammers (30-23) got a run in the seventh to make it 3-2 as Rodriguez led off with a single, moved to second on a balk and took third when Phil Bates (2

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JOLIET – After experiencing their biggest night of the season in both runs scored and base hits on Friday, the Joliet Slammers only managed to collect one run and two hits through the first five innings of Saturday’s Frontier League game with Florence.

But fortunately for Joliet, it had five more trips to the plate remaining and that proved to be just enough at-bats to help them rally from a 3-1 deficit through six innings to claim a 5-4 victory in 10 innings over the Freedom at Silver Cross Field.

In the 10th, Carter Bell led off with a walk, Jake Gronsky sacrificed and Bell took second on a wild throw and Joe Staley sacrificed to move the runners to second and third. After Sikes Orvis was intentionally walked to load the bases, Melvin Rodriguez (2 for 4, two runs) hit a sacrifice fly to right to drive in the winning run.

It was a big night for Rodriguez, the Slammers’ No. 8 hitter in their lineup, who singled to start a rally in the seventh and tripled to do the same thing in the ninth.

for 4) reached on a bunt single. Charlie White hit a sacrifice fly to left to bring home the run.

After Josh Henderson hit a solo homer, his first of the season, in the ninth to make it 4-2, the bottom of the Slammer’s order once again got things started to force extra innings.

Melvin Rodriguez led off with a triple to left and Bates followed with an RBI triple to center to make it a 4-3 game. After an infield out, Alfredo Rodriguez tied things with a sacrifice to left.

Joliet got its other run in the first when Marc Flores (3 for 5) hit his 11th home run of the season. But Florence (21-32) moved in front after scoring three times in the third inning.

Slammers starter Sean Townsley allowed only two hits and three runs while striking out seven in six innings.

After Marc Rutledge and Tyler Levine each pitched scoreless innings, Mitchell Osnowitz threw the finals two frames and wound up collecting the victory.

With the victory, Joliet increased its lead in the East Division standings to two games over Washington, which dropped a 4-3 decision to West Division leader Southern Illinois.

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44 CUBS 3, RANGERS 1

Darvish returns with 9 Ks, but Hammel, Cubs down Rangers

By MIKE CRANSTON The Associated Press

CHICAGO – Cubs manager Joe Maddon had a plan for facing Yu Darvish in the Texas star’s return from the disabled list: load up on lefties and wait him out.

It worked, neutralizing Darvish’s nasty slider and his nine strikeouts.

Darvish couldn’t get through the fifth inning and the lefty-hitting Anthony Rizzo’s two-run double helped lead the Cubs past the Rangers 3-1 on Saturday.

“A guy like that, if you just let him have his way, he’ll be sitting on 70 (pitches) in the sixth inning, he’s going to beat you up,” Maddon said. “His stuff is that good.”

In his first start since June 8 because of shoulder pain, Darvish (2-1) reached 98 mph and allowed only two runs and two hits. But the Japanese right-hander lasted just 41⁄3 innings thanks to four walks and shoddy defense.

Jason Hammel (8-5) struck out seven in six innings for the Cubs, who won their second straight in the interleague matchup of division leaders.

Hector Rondon pitched a perfect ninth to complete the three-hitter for his 15th save.

Darvish, a three-time All-Star, was making his fourth start since missing

all of 2015 following Tommy John surgery.

Darvish fanned Kris Bryant twice, including on a slider in the third. Seven of Darvish’s strikeouts came on the slider that was dipping out of the strike zone.

Darvish was lifted after 90 pitches when second baseman Rougned Odor dropped what could have been an inning-ending double play.

Darvish hurt himself when he walked Miguel Montero, who entered hitting .201, to lead off the third. Then Rizzo’s two-out double to right extended his hitting streak to 11 games and put the Cubs ahead to stay.

Hammel allowed three hits in his first victory since June 4. Matt Szczur pinch-hit for the right-hander in the sixth and hit an RBI single off Shawn Tolleson. It was Szczur’s 10th pinch hit and second for an RBI in as many days.

Ryan Rua singled and scored from second on Elvis Andrus’ infield single after the first baseman Rizzo threw wildly to the plate.

Texas has dropped a season high-tying four straight and nine of 11.

“We’ve got to find a way of putting a good combination of a solid start and solid offense on the board,” Texas manager Jeff Banister said, “and play good defense.”

CHICAGO SPORTS BRIEFS Bears WR Alshon Jeffery will play under franchise tag

CHICAGO– Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will play under the franchise tag next season after the two sides failed to agree on a long-term contract extension by Friday’s deadline.

Jeffery, who missed seven games last season with injuries, will be paid $14.6 million next season. Even with his season limited, Jeffery led the team with 54 catches and 807 receiving yards last season while scoring four touchdowns.

His per-game average of 89.7 receiving yards was the seventh-best mark in the NFL. The Bears and Jeffery can’t negotiate again until January.

MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE

Central Division W L Pct Cubs 55 35 .611 St. Louis 47 43 .522 Pittsburgh 46 45 .505 Milwaukee 39 50 .438 Cincinnati 33 58 .363 East Division W L Pct Washington 56 36 .609 New York 48 42 .533 Miami 48 42 .533 Philadelphia 43 49 .467 Atlanta 31 60 .341 West Division W L Pct San Francisco 57 34 .626 Los Angeles 52 40 .565 Colorado 42 48 .467 San Diego 39 51 .433 Arizona 38 53 .418

WNBA AMERICAN LEAGUE

GB — 8 9½ 15½ 22½ GB — 7 7 13 24½ GB — 5½ 14½ 17½ 19

Friday’s results Cubs 6, Texas 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 3 Washington 5, Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee 4 Colorado 11, Atlanta 2 Miami 7, St. Louis 6 L.A. Dodgers 13, Arizona 7 San Diego 4, San Francisco 1 Saturday’s results Cubs 3, Texas 1 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Mets 2 Washington 6, Pittsburgh 0 Colorado 4, Atlanta 3 Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 1 St. Louis 5, Miami 0 L.A. Dodgers at Arizona (n) San Francisco at San Diego (n) Sunday’s games Milwaukee (Davies 6-4) at Cincinnati (Straily 4-6), 12:10 p.m.

Colorado (Gray 5-4) at Atlanta (Teheran 3-8), 12:35 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 5-4) at Philadelphia (Eflin 2-2), 12:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Kuhl 1-0) at Washington (Scherzer 10-6), 12:35 p.m.

Miami (Conley 6-5) at St. Louis (Wacha 5-7), 1:15 p.m.

Texas (Hamels 9-2) at Cubs (Lackey 7-5), 1:20 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 8-6) at Arizona (Ray 4-8), 3:10 p.m.

Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 53 36 .596 — Detroit 47 44 .516 7 Kansas City 46 44 .511 7½ White Sox 45 45 .500 8½ Minnesota 32 57 .360 21 East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore 53 36 .596 — Boston 51 38 .573 2 Toronto 51 42 .548 4 New York 44 46 .489 9½ Tampa Bay 34 56 .378 19½ West Division W L Pct GB Texas 54 38 .587 — Houston 49 42 .538 4½ Seattle 46 45 .505 7½ Oakland 40 51 .440 13½ Los Angeles 39 52 .429 14½ Friday’s results L.A. Angels 7, White Sox 0 Boston 5, N.Y. Yankees 3 Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 3 Detroit 4, Kansas City 2 Cleveland 5, Minnesota 2 Oakland 8, Toronto 7 Houston 7, Seattle 3 Saturday’s results L.A. Angels 1, White Sox 0 Boston 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 Oakland 5, Toronto 4 Seattle 1, Houston 0 Baltimore 2, Tampa Bay 1 Cleveland at Minnesota (n) Kansas City 8, Detroit 4 Sunday’s games Baltimore (Bundy 2-1) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 3-5), 12:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 6-7) at Detroit (Fulmer 9-2), 12:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Tomlin 9-2) at Minnesota (Gibson 2-5), 1:10 p.m.

Texas (Hamels 9-2) at Cubs (Lackey 7-5), 1:20 p.m.

White Sox (Sale 14-3) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 7-7), 2:35 p.m.

Toronto (Happ 12-3) at Oakland (Hill 9-3), 3:05 p.m.

Houston (McHugh 5-6) at Seattle (Montgomery 3-3), 3:10 p.m.

Boston (Price 9-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 6-2), 7:05 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 16 7 .696 — Atlanta 11 11 .500 4½ Indiana 10 12 .455 5½ Sky 9 12 .429 6 Washington 9 13 .409 6½ Connecticut 6 15 .286 9 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Los Angeles 20 1 .952 — Minnesota 18 4 .818 2½ Dallas 9 13 .409 11½ Phoenix 9 13 .409 11½ Seattle 8 13 .381 12 San Antonio 5 16 .238 15 Friday’s Games Indiana 78, Atlanta 72 Los Angeles 98, Connecticut 92, OT Minnesota 88, New York 70 Sky 84, Dallas 77 Seattle 80, Washington 51 Saturday’s results San Antonio at Phoenix (n)

MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE New York City FC Philadelphia New York Montreal Toronto FC New England D.C. United Orlando City Fire Columbus

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L 6 6 9 4 6 7 7 5 8 7

T 6 5 3 8 6 7 6 9 5 8

Pts 30 29 27 26 24 22 21 21 17 17

GF 31 32 30 29 20 26 17 28 16 23

GA 34 26 25 26 20 33 20 31 21 29

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L T Pts GF GA FC Dallas 11 6 4 37 31 29 Colorado 9 2 7 34 21 13 Los Angeles 8 3 8 32 32 18 Real Salt Lake 8 6 5 29 29 30 Sporting KC 8 9 4 28 24 24 Vancouver 8 8 4 28 31 33 Portland 6 6 8 26 29 30 San Jose 5 6 7 22 19 21 Seattle 6 10 2 20 19 21 Houston 4 9 6 18 23 26 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Saturday’s results D.C. United at Columbus (n) Fire at FC Dallas (n) Sporting Kansas City at Colorado (n) New England at Real Salt Lake(n) Orlando City at Vancouver (n) Toronto FC at San Jose (n)

GOLF: BRITISH OPEN

Dwyane Wade signs contract with Bulls

CHICAGO– Dwyane Wade has signed his contract with the Chicago Bulls.

After spending his entire NBA career in Miami, Wade officially became a former Heat player Friday when he inked the two-year deal with the Bulls that will pay him about $47 million.

The Chicago native played 13 seasons in Miami, scoring more than 20,000 points and getting selected to 12 AllStar teams.

General manager Gar Forman says in a release that Wade “provides a great veteran perspective on the court and in the locker room.”

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GOLF: JOLIET PARK DISTRICT LONG DRIVE CONTEST

AREA ROUNDUP

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“I’m only one year away from being in the Senior Division,” Platt said.

“It’s funny, Tony (Giese) comes to me and wants lessons, and he’s the strongest guy out there. He doesn’t always keep that many on the grid, but he had a 301-yarder before his 315 today.

“He got me last year, too, when we finished in the same order. He gets a crowd to watch him with the way he hits the ball.”

Rick Shroba’s 291-yard drive was two yards better than Al Van Gampler’s 289 in the battle for the Senior Division title. Chi Kovel hit a 284-yarder for third place.

The Super Senior Division champion was Danko (first name unavailable) at 258 yards, followed by Phil Krall at 254.

“I came out here to have fun, and I did,” Swinford said. “(Inwood general manager) Brian Legan and his staff do a great job. And John Platt is the one who turned me on to this competition. He is something else.

“The Open Division, especially, is tough to win because you have a lot of good college golfers and kids just out of college who come here and rip it. The field here and everywhere in long-drive competitions just keeps getting deeper.”

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Kundrith struck out nine and walked one. Roman Esquivel had two singles and a double, and Michael Mumme chipped in two hits for Crest Hill, which played St. Joe’s in a winner’s bracket game Saturday night.

The loser had to play again later Saturday night.

Oak Park beat Ottawa, 15-2, in another earlier tournament game.

Crest Hill also is hosting the Bronco (12-under) Region and scored a 16-6 victory Friday night over St. Joe’s. Winning pitcher Joey Esparaza went 4 for 4 with two triples, Tyler Marshall went 2 for 2 with a triple. DJ Shifer had two hits.

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JOLIET – Mark Swinford has hit a 413-yard drive in competition.

In his third crack at the annual Joliet Park District Long Drive Contest at Inwood Golf Course, he could not come close to duplicating his personal record.

Nonetheless, he added his name to the list of Open Division champions.

In less-than-ideal weather conditions Friday evening, Swinford belted a 312yard poke to unseat defending champion Patrick McCarthy, whose 308-yard effort was good for second place.

The rest of the top-five finishers were Joe Tabisz at 297 yards, Tom Stacey at 295 and Jason Bogart, who won in 2010 and 2012, at 293. Frank Hohenadel, the only three-time champion, was not entered.

There was a positive to the damp, breezy evening, however. A rainbow appeared in the eastern sky, seemingly hovering over the grid where tee shots are intended to land, as the early contestants in the Open Division were on center stage. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow wound up with Swinford.

“I’ve competed in the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship the last four

years and made it to match play, the top 64, last year for the first time,” said Swinford, 38 and the clubhouse manager at Flossmoor Country Club. “I’ve seen guys hit 450-yard drives and lose.

“I hit the 413-yard drive last year at the Worlds. When you hit one like that, you know it’s going a long way. It’s that adrenaline rush you feel.”

A key, though, is keeping your best drives on the grid. Stray too far left or right, and it doesn’t count. Each contestant gets six balls, and most had difficulty keeping more than one or two on the grid.

“I subscribe to the Jack Nicklaus way of playing golf,” Swinford said.

“Swing as hard as you can, and the technique can level out later.”

The Inwood competition also featured three other divisions, including the MAC (Middle Age Crisis) for golfers 45-54, Seniors for 55-64 and Super Seniors for 65-over.

In the MAC, which played when weather conditions were a bit more conducive to big-boy drives than they were when the Open Division competed, Tony Giese won with a 315-yard bomb.

Local pro and Providence boys coach John Platt was second at 299 and Ron Klover third at 294.

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Stenson leads Mickelson by a shot

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press

TROON, Scotland – Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson delivered what everyone expects out of a major championship.

They matched birdies and improbable par saves. Momentum could change with any shot. The lead changed four times over four hours of golf at its highest level, played in the cold wind and occasional rain off the Irish Sea. All the British Open lacked Saturday was a winner.

Turns out this was only the preview to a duel at Royal Troon.

Stenson took the lead for the last time with another two-shot swing on an inward par 3, and he kept it with a nifty up-and-down on the 18th for par and a 3-under 68, the second straight day that no one had a better score.

That gave the 40-year-old Swede his first lead in a major, even if it was just one shot over someone who already has five majors and his name on the claret jug.

Links golf can deliver some strange finishes, though this had all the trappings of a two-man race on Sunday.

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Phil Mickelson of the United States hits a shot from the 18th fairway Saturday during the third round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Stenson had his third straight round in the 60s – no one has ever won at Royal Troon with all four rounds in the 60s – and was at 12-under 201. He is trying to become only the eighth player dating to Old Tom Morris in 1861 to win his first major after turning 40.

Mickelson, winless since he lifted golf’s oldest trophy at Muirfield three years ago, had a 70. His game was nowhere near as sharp as his opening-round 63 that tied a major championship record. Even so, he came up with the right shots at the right time until Stenson passed him late in the af-

ternoon.

He made a 25-foot birdie putt on the 13th hole for a two-shot lead. Stenson answered with a 5-iron to 6 feet for birdie on the next hole to tie for the lead when Mickelson three-putted, only his third bogey of the week.

Mickelson regained the lead with a pitch to 4 feet for birdie on the par5 16th, only for the Swede to answer again, this time with an all-out 3-iron into the wind on the 220-yard 17th hole to 20 feet. Mickelson lost the lead by missing the green to the left and making bogey.

SPORTS BRIEF Kyle Busch wins another Xfinity Series race at New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. – Kyle Busch had an expected result in his unexpected NASCAR start.

Busch led all but a handful of laps and simply dominated in his latest Xfinity Series victory Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Busch raced to his sixth Xfinity victory of the season and record-extending 82nd of his career.

The 2015 Sprint Cup champion also won the last race at Kentucky Speedway and his six wins have come in just 10 races.

Busch has 164 career wins across all three of NASCAR’s national series, and is 36 wins shy of matching Richard Petty’s total of 200. Petty, of course, won all 200 in the Cup series to go with seven championships and a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Busch topped the 17,000 laps-led mark in his career and was never seriously challenged, pulling away off every restart and he eventually took his traditional victory bow.

Busch was not scheduled to drive this season at New Hampshire in the No. 18 Toyota.

But he was pulled into duty when Joe Gibbs Racing developmental driver Matt Tifft was forced out after surgery last month to have a tumor removed.

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Forty-five years later, Dorothy Dodendorf is still volunteering

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LAINFIELD – In 1970, Dorothy Dodendorf wanted to support her church’s blood drive.

But when she arrived ready to donate, the Red Cross volunteer told Dodendorf she couldn’t because she was pregnant.

Undaunted, Dodendorf, who had been a member of the Red Cross youth club in high school, asked, “Well, what else can I do for the Red Cross?’ ” And that was how Dodendorf spent the next 45 years as a dedicated volunteer for the American Red Cross.

During many of those years, Dodendorf was either employed or running a business with her late husband, Geary Dodendorf.

On May 12, Dodendorf was recognized for her service with the Clara Barton Award, the highest award a volunteer can receive, according to a news release from the American Red Cross. Barton founded the American Red Cross.

Dodendorf received the award at the American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Harrah’s Joliet.

She is surprised at the honor.

Because of the Red Cross, Dodendorf said she’s made friends, traveled to places, and experienced situations she wouldn’t otherwise if she hadn’t volunteered for the humanitarian organization.

Until recently, Dodendorf said she never even tracked her hours until the organization asked her to do it.

So far for 2016, that number is 252 – not including deployment time.

Dodendorf said she has been deployed to disaster sites so many times, she filled up all 20 lines on the card that noted them.

And she never replaced the card.

“I know I’m over 30,” Dodendorf said.

Dodendorf first worked as a blood drive coordinator and then became certified to teach first aid classes – and later CPR and AED – which she did for various scout and community groups.

And, yes, Dodendorf has since donated blood.

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Richard Hazel, American Red Cross Disaster Cycle program manager at Illinois River Valley Chapter poses with Dorothy Dodendorf of Plainfield. Dodendorf, a 45-year volunteer, received the Clara Barton Award, the highest volunteer award the Red Cross bestows.

In 1985, Dodendorf switched to disaster services. She worked with preparedness training and with Disaster Action Team, recruiting and supporting the volunteers working directly with the clients. Red Cross has a strong emphasis on proper training for volunteers and their “willing hands and willing hearts.”

“When someone comes to you, be assured they have the knowledge to help you,” Dodendorf said.

Still, disaster work is not for everyone.

“It’s not a happy environment to be in,” Dodendorf said. “It can be hard and very stressful on the workers.”

Dodendorf’s first deployment – to Florida – was in 1992 to help with Hurricane Andrew disaster efforts.

Recently, Dodendorf went to Louisiana to help with flood assistance. Her current title is workforce engagement volunteer specialist.

Through the years, Dodendorf said she’s responded to house fires – the most common disaster – wind storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and flooding.

“I’ve only missed volcanic eruptions,” Dodendorf said. “And I don’t think that’s going to happen here.”

Remembering 1992 Plainfield tornado In an email, Dorothy Dodendorf shared her reflections on one Red Cross disaster relief response that greatly affected her – the Plainfield tornado Aug. 28, 1992. In fact, Dodendorf, who lived in Burr Ridge at the time, said she recalls more details from that event than from any of the others.

She remembered the day as hot and sticky with thunderstorms predicted. At the time. Dodendorf was as a member of the American Red Cross’ Disaster Action Team and the area coordinator of disaster volunteers.

When the storm hit homes in a section of Oswego, Dodendorf notified her volunteers there and learned the storm was heading toward Plainfield. Dodendorf contacted her director and started locating volunteers for disaster assessment.

The next morning, Dodendorf was assigned to a Red Cross shelter inside a Plainfield elementary school, only to find it already closed as many residents found lodging with family and friends.

Eventually Dodendorf was assigned as a caseworker when a service center opened

at a local labor union building. For almost four weeks, Dodendorf interviewed and assisted clients – many of whom had lost their homes – by providing food, clothing, lodging, medical and emotional assistance, and information.

“This was really my first-time experience as a disaster volunteer of helping people who had suffered deaths from a disaster, although I would later on, in my continuing DAT work, encounter this type of tragedy again,” Dodendorf said.

In 2007, Dodendorf moved to Plainfield into a home in Wheatland Township, a short distance fromwhere the tornado touched down. At the time, Dodendorf’s subdivision was a farm that received heavy damage.

She attended the 25th anniversary memorial service and wondered where her clients are now.

“As I walked around in the crowd, [I] noticed a young woman kneel down next to the memorial plaque and gently, lovingly stroke the name of one of the disaster victims whose family I had assisted,” Dodendorf said in the email.

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Morris Hospital Auxiliary plans gala Assistant principal The HERALD–NEWS MORRIS – The Morris Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its 48th annual charity gala Saturday, July 30, at Jennifer’s Garden, 555 Gore Road, Morris. Proceeds from this year’s gala will support a new linear accelerator for the Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, technology that delivers cancer-destroying X-ray and electron beams to cancerous tumors.

The “Midsummer Night’s Dream” themed-gala will begin with cocktails and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., featuring approximately 70 auction items. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by a live auction.

Live music, dancing and entertainment will feature Chicago’s Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos.

Tickets are $150 a person with seating available in tables of 10. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.

The Morris Hospital Auxiliary Gala is organized by a committee of community volunteers, including Debbie Bols, Barb Boma, Becky DiVincenzo, Sheila Funk, Judie Roth, Cheryl Tesdal and Tracy Zabel.

For information, to view auction items or to make a donation, visit www.morrishospital.org/gala or call the Morris Hospital Auxiliary office at 815-705-7024 or 815-705-7021.

PEOPLE BRIEFS Lockport School District 91 schedules fall registration

LOCKPORT – Lockport School District 91, encompassing Milne Grove and Kelvin Grove schools, currently is registering returning and new students for the fall. The district will conduct in-person registration from 1 to 6 p.m. July 18 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 at Kelvin Grove School.

Any student not registered by 2 p.m.

July 19 may not be included in class lists posted Aug. 11. For registration requirements, visit www.d91.net. For information, email lkrumlinde@d91. net.

New student or new address?

Visit VVSD enrollment office

Valley View School District 365U parents and guardians are reminded that all students who are new to District 365U, including students entering kindergarten and students who dropped out or were expelled and are now returning, must enroll at the VVSD enrollment office, 755 Dalhart Ave, Romeoville.

Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday. The first day of school for all students is Aug. 17.

It will be a full day. Current VVSD families who have moved within the school district must come to enrollment to change their address.

Call 815-886-2700 before visiting the enrollment office or visit vvsd.org/ enrollment for a checklist and forms.

has worked with at BHS, Humphrey Middle School, R.C. Hill Elementary School and Independence.

Mulcahy plans to catch up on her reading and spend more time with her husband, Jerry; her married daughter, Kate, a Romeoville High School graduate; Kim Mulcahy her recently engaged daughter, Erin, a Bolingbrook High School graduate; and her two grandchildren.

Principal at Independence She’ll remain a Bolingbrook resiElementary School retires dent. And she’s already booked to BOLINGBROOK – After 18 years with make an appearance at next year’s VVSD, Independence Principal Kim Independence Family Reading Night Mulcahy retired on June 29. and the Book Fair.

Mulcahy plans on relaxing this summer for the first time in many years. Hospital’s Encore Shop Her career began as a special plans back-to-school sale education teacher at Bolingbrook NEW LENOX – Silver Cross HospiHigh School two decades ago. She tal’s resale shop, Encore Shop, will

Local girl shines at pageant Lillian Currey, 11, shows off a dance move while wearing her Miss Amazing pageant gear on July 13. Currey, a sixth-grader at Drauden Point Middle School, represented Illinois in the pre-teen category at the national Miss Amazing Pageant on July 3. The pageant is for young women who have learning challenges.

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BOLINGBROOK – Valley View School District 365U Student Services Administrator Francie Capp has been named assistant principal for Brooks Middle School effective July 1.

She replaces Christina Sylvester, who is leaving the district.

Capp, who has been with VVSD for eight years, was student resource team leader at Brooks for two years before moving into her district position. Prior to that, she was a speech language pathologist at Hermansen and Beverly Skoff elFrancie Capp ementary schools in Romeoville.

A graduate of Western Illinois University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, Capp also holds a master’s in educational leadership from the American College of Education.

As a student services administrator, Capp supervised all of VVSD’s K-12 multi-needs and STLR (autism) programs, serving as administrative liaison between the district and schools on student, family and staff needs.

During Capp’s career with VVSD, she was involved in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process at the district level and played a key role in helping develop and implement an RtI program at Hermansen.

Veteran educator named VVSD’s new director of pre K-5 math and science The HERALD–NEWS

host a back-to-school sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27.

Some of the items available for purchase include school and office supplies, backpacks, binders and dorm room needs, as well as clothing, shoes and other school related materials. All proceeds benefit Silver Cross Hospital. In addition, beginning Aug. 2, the Encore Shop will hold a clearance sale on all other items.

Encore Shop accepts cash and Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards. No debit cards will be accepted. The Silver Cross Encore Shop is on the Silver Cross Hospital campus, 710 Cedar Crossings Drive, New Lenox.

For information, call the Encore Shop at 815-300-7642 or volunteer services at Silver Cross Hospital at 815-300-7117.

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An educator with nearly a dozen years of teaching and curriculum development experience has been named director of pre K-5 math and science for Valley View School District 365U, effective July 1.

Jillian Tsoukalas, currently kindergarten curriculum coordinator and K-2 math content specialist for West Aurora School District 129, succeeds Adam Hurder, who will become VVSD’s executive director for pre K-5 educational services July 1.

A graduate of St. Xavier University with a bachelor’s degree in Jillian elementary education, she holds Tsoukalas a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Olivet Nazarene University and a Doctor of Education in teacher leadership from Walden University.

Prior to joining District 129, Tsoukalas was a regional coach for the Illinois State Board of Education Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) for two years, and a kindergarten, third- and fourth-grade teacher in Midlothian School District 143 for nine years.

She also has experience as a leader of professional development seminars for teachers and as a children’s tutor.

The HERALD–NEWS PLAINFIELD – Student journalists from Plainfield Central and Plainfield East high schools earned top honors at the Illinois High School State Journalism Competition.

As well, student journalists from all four District 202 high schools won awards at two recent regional journalism events.

Illinois High School State Journalism Competition

IHSA Sectionals

At the IHSA Sectional competition held April 23: • The Plainfield Central team placed fourth overall.

• The Plainfield East team placed third overall.

• Mohammed Shamsi (fourth in information graphics).

• Alia Kabba (fourth in yearbook copy writing).

• Alexa Gomez (fifth in photo story telling).

• Ali Abushamat (sixth in headline writing).

From Plainfield South: • Matt Hehl (sixth for ad design).

• Mitch Schoener (fourth for broadcast news).

• Kaitlyn Shreffler (sixth for copy editing).

• Joe Crump (sixth for editorial writing).

• Kaitlin Darche (fifth for information graphics).

• Maddy Wheaton (fifth for newspaper design and sixth for yearbook layout).

• Peyton Allen (fifth for review writing).

• Ryan Murray (fourth for yearbook caption writing and sixth for yearbook copy writing).

• Brandon Smith and Alyssa Pometta (second for yearbook theme development).

NISPA

At the Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association conference held April 22:

• The Plainfield Central journalism team earned a bronze medal for overall excellence in journalism.

• The Plainfield North team got a Bronze medal for overall excellence in journalism.

• The Plainfield East team got a silver medal for overall excellence in journalism.

As well, individual NISPA Blue Ribbon honors went to: From Plainfield Central: • David Castellucci (review writing).

• Lily Calderon (column writing).

• Caitlyn McCarthy (photography).

• Luis Gonzalez (graphics).

• Shannon Tierney (ad design).

From Plainfield North: • Mark Reiter (news writing).

• Zahra Ali (editorial writing).

• Jayden Dale (graphics).

• Zahra Ali (editorial cartoon).

• Audrey Donaldson (column writing).

• Parker Sonnenberg (review writing).

• Joe Granat (photography).

From Plainfield East: • Erika Barrios (column

writing).

From Plainfield South: • Kaitlin Darche (advertising).

Individual NISPA Honorable Mention honors went to: From Plainfield Central: • Jack Plewa (editorials).

• Justin Lopez (features).

• Shannon Tierney, Summerlynn Smith, and Luis Gonzalez (team in-depth coverage).

From Plainfield North: • Sean Kuriger (sports writing).

• Parker Sonnenberg (online multimedia story).

From Plainfield East: • Erika Barrios (photography).

• Chris Kovac (editorial writing).

• Marc Cramer (graphic design).

• Ali Abushamat (advertising design).

• Matt Hernandez (advertising design).

From Plainfield South: • Kaitlin Darche (graphics).

• Maddy Wheaton (feature writing).

• Maddy Wheaton (individual in-depth).

• Brad McClelland (newspaper photography).

DEAN’S LIST ROUNDUP Below is a list of local students that earned a spot on the dean’s list for spring 2016. We will continue to run schools in alphabetical order as space permits.

Ashland University • Kayla Pfeiffer – Lockport Clarke University Frankfort: • Cassandra M. Bennett • Kayla J. O’Brien • Shannon M. Roth Plainfield: • Diana A. Clark • Hannah N. Rehder Columbia College (online campus) • Melissa L Ryan – Joliet Drake University • Austin Bolker – Morris • Brittany Behrens – New Lenox • Rebecca Deluga – Shorewood • Alex Russell – Plainfield • Jessica Spangler – Plainfield Georgia Institute of Technology • Alissa Alberico – Joliet Indiana State University Bolingbrook:

• Rebecca Bettridge – Manhattan • Kayla Carmichael – Bolingbrook • Shannon Cooke – Elwood • Juan Gonzalez – Plainfield • Tegan Harris – Manhattan • Chinemerem Isioma – Frankfort • Melanie McCutcheon – Mokena • Madison McGowan – New Lenox • Joseph Newtoff – Manhattan • Sharon Nkpe – Plainfield • Melanie Rybarski – Bolingbrook • Joseph Seyforth – New Lenox • Shelby Zagorski – Frankfort • Victoria Swigart – Joliet Lincoln University • Medina Amir Carlvin – Joliet Luther College • Anna Beamsley Olivet Nazarene University • Harmony Alford – Morris • Kaitlyn Altmann – Lockport • Jessica Anderson – New Lenox • Rachel Anderson – Frankfort • Madylin Barker – Plainfield • Amy Bernhard – Elwood • Josiah Blan – Plainfield • Megan Bohac – Wilmington • Angela Brandon – Wilmington • Karalynn Brock – Wilmington

• Samantha Butera – Channahon • Natalie Cash – Gardner • Cara Champlin – Manhattan • Jacqueline DesLauriers – Morris • Tatiana Diaz – Joliet • Paige Dickison – Gardner • Jennifer Druse – Coal City • Joshua Emmett – Wilmington • Renee Enz – Wilmington • Kristyn Goodwin – Wilmington • Holly Harlow – Joliet • Cody Keppner – Manhattan • Colin Keppner – Manhattan • Courtney Kodat – New Lenox • Katelyn Kuper – New Lenox • Justin Lautermilch – Lockport • Renee Layman – Homer Glen • Abigail Loughran – Lockport • Morgan McCormick – Wilmington • Rebecca Mooi – Frankfort • Elisabeth Myzia – Dwight • Ashley Nagel – Peotone • Amanda Nowman – Channahon • Faith Pepper – Lockport • Hannah Petraitis – Frankfort • Saige Pilgrim – Plainfield • Calvin Price – Peotone • Lindsey Ramirez – Seneca • Daniel Reyes – Lockport • Asha Reynolds – Joliet • William Roberts – Minooka • Beth Rodriguez – Braidwood

• Brianna Rose – New Lenox • Annah Schick – Plainfield • Jamie Scott – Frankfort • Katelyn Shaw – Frankfort • Kylie Smith – Wilmington • Susan Soda – Wilmington • Monica Stamper – Joliet • Katie Tabisz – Lockport • Vanessa Van Oost – Frankfort • Luke Vihnanek – Plainfield • Jacob Wagner – Joliet • Elisabeth Wahl – Homer Glen University of the Cumberlands • Mathias Brewers – Channahon University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Ryan Carp – New Lenox University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Bolingbrook: • Jordan Barker • Malia Smith Frankfort: • Kristin Shackleton Homer Glen: • Gena Taveggia Manhattan: • Meredith Byar Minooka: • Amanda Arnold

New Lenox: • Charles Gross • Justin Hillman • Jessica Kaemerer • Caitlin Kuhn • Kayla Seymour Plainfield: • Jordan Blackman Peotone: • Danielle Bezanson Western Illinois University Bolingbrook (60440): • Scott Ray Campbell • Aytaysheia Quintara Chaires • Sandra Faye Elmore • Katherine Marie Neeley • Camille Sierra Pye • Anthony Nicholas Salata • Trent Alexander Smith Bolingbrook (60490): • Shameka Shamon Green • Melissa Ashley Holzwarth • Kurt T. Messenger Channahon (60410): • Bridget Ann Rakidzic • Erin Paige Rossetto Crest Hill (60403): • David Earl Brooks Frankfort (60423): • Paige Lloyd

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At state, held April 29 at Eastern Illinois University: • Plainfield East senior Syedah Jafary earned fifth place in yearbook caption writing.

• Plainfield East junior Vicki Wisniewski won fourth place in newspaper design.

• Plainfield Central junior Jack Plewa earned sixth place in newspaper design.

Individual IHSA Sectional honors went to: From Plainfield Central: • Xitlaly Viveros (fifth in news writing).

• Brittney Ebner (fifth in yearbook copy writing).

• Brittney Ebner and Lily Calderon (third in yearbook theme development).

• Lily Calderon (fourth in sports writing).

• David Castellucci (fifth in headline writing, and third in review writing).

• Jack Plewa (third in newspaper design).

• Edwin Guardado (third place in caption writing).

• Luis Gonzales (second place for information graphics).

From Plainfield East: • Vicki Wisniewski (first in newspaper design).

• Chris Kovac (second in advertising and third in editorial cartooning).

• Jillian Dzieciol (second in broadcast news).

• Syedah Jafary (second in yearbook caption writing).

• John Jarosik (third in sports writing).

• Erika Barrios (fourth in editorial writing and fourth in news writing).

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• Outdoor Flea Market – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Park, 10925 W. La Porte Road, Mokena.

Call 708-390-2401 or visit mokenapark.com.

• Frankfort Country Market – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kansas and Oak streets, Frankfort.

Visit www.villageoffrankfort.com.

• Holy Cross Parish Picnic – Noon to 9 p.m., St. Joseph’s Park, 1500 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet.

Polish Mass at The Grotto is 10:30 a.m. Gora Band plays noon to 4 p.m. Polka Generations plays 5 to 9 p.m. Pierogis, smoked Polish sausage with sauerkraut, barbecue beef, hot dogs, pizza.

• Coffee & Company – 8 to 9 a.m. Community Foundation of Grundy County, 520 Illinois Ave., Morris. Free. Call 815-942-0113.

• Networking Your Way to a New Job – 9 a.m., Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. Free. RSVP by calling 815-723-3885 and press 0, or email chellis@ willcountyillinois.com.

• We Care multi-agency event – 9:30 a.m. to noon, We Care of Grundy County 530 Bedford Road. Morris. Call 815-942-6389.

• The Encore Resale Shop extended hours – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31, 710 Cedar Crossing, New Lenox. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of each month. Proceeds benefit Silver Cross Hospital. For information, call 815-3007117.

• Job & Resource Fair – 1 to 4 p.m., Shiloh Baptist Church, 18101 W. Oak Ave., Lockport. For information, contact gary@sharefestwillcounty. com.

• Downtown Joliet Farmers Market – 4 to 9 p.m., Chicago Street, Joliet.

• Manhattan Township Historical Society – 6:30 p.m., Manhattan Township Historical Society, 255 S. State St., Manhattan. New members welcome. Email manhattanhistorical@yahoo. com or visit Facebook.com/manhattanhistoricalsociety.

July 18 • “Hoarding and Self-Neglect of Seniors” – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Senior Services Center of Will County, 251 N. Center St., Joliet. Speaker: Dr. D.J. Moran from MidAmerican Psychological Institute. Moran appeared on TLC’s “Hoarding: Buried Alive.” Registration not required.

Refreshments served. Call 815-723-9713 or visit www.willcountyseniors.org.

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Visit jobs4people.org.

• Get Your Skills Together Workshop – 10 a.m. to noon, MEC/Grundy Workforce Services, 1715 N. Division St., Morris. Free. Email gmartine@jjc.edu.

• English as a Second Language Grammar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Call 815-263-8145 or email thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Microsoft Word – 1:30 p.m.; also 10:30 a.m.

June 21, Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. How to use Microsoft Word in job searches. RSVP at 815-723-3885 and press 0, or email chellis@willcountyillinois. com.

• Lockport Farmers Market – 4 to 8 p.m., 222 E. Ninth St., Lockport.

July 19 • Lemont’s Farmers Market – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Talcott and Stephen streets, Lemont.

• ACT Free Practice Test – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Grades 9 to 12.

Call 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

• Living Life Skills Educational Workshop – 9:30 to 11 a.m.; and 1 to 2:30 p.m., July 21, Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, 2415 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Series continues through August. Call 815-729-0162 (voice) or 815-7682582 (VRS) • Bingo – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• Bingo – 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 100 S. Infantry Drive, Joliet. Call 815-725-0746.

• Midwest Crossroad Chorus of Sweet Adelines International – 7 p.m., Trinity Christian School, 901 Shorewood Drive, Shorewood. Call 866-588-7464 or visit midwestcrossroad.org.

July 21 • Catfish Days – Through July 24, Wilmington.

Visit catfishdays.com.

• Community Services of Will County – 8 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. A consortium of social service agencies. For information, visit www.willcsc.com.

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Wilmington Public Library District, 201 S. Kankakee St., Wilmington.

• English as a Second Language Conversation Club – 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Call 815-263-8145 or email thess@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Rules of the Road class – 10 a.m. to noon, Senior Services Center of Will County, 251 N. Center St., Joliet. Free. Registration required.

Call 815-723-9713 or visit www.willcountyseniors.org.

• Farmers Market – 2 to 6 p.m., Joliet Junior College Greenhouse Facility, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. For vendor list, visit www.jjc.edu/info/ farmersmarket.

• Bolingbrook Farmers Market – 4 to 9 p.m., The Promenade on Sandburg Way, Bolingbrook.

• How to be Relevant – 7 p.m., Plainfield Law Enforcement Center, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield. Hosted by Confident Communicators and Joliet Jesters Toastmasters Club. Free. For information and to register, visit toastmastersevent.com.

• Glow Paws – Registration at 7 p.m. 5K Race and Mile Pet Walk begins 8 p.m., South Island Park, 315 N. Water St., Wilmington. $35.

Kids 12 and under are $10. For information and

registration, call 815-942-5365 or visit www.

PineBluffVet.com.

July 22 • Grundy County Tire Recycling Event – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; also July 23, Olson Recycling, 354 W. Jackson St. (West Route 6), Seneca. For information, contact Heidi Miller or Karen Campbell at 815-941-3229; hmiller@grundyco.org or 815-941-3214 or kcampbell@grundyco.org.

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon, Frankfort Public Library District, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort.

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mokena Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena.

• Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 4400, 1813 E. Cass St., Joliet.

Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout. Call 815723-3827.

• Bingo – Doors open 4 p.m. Cards begin 6 p.m., St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway St., Joliet.

• Pork Chop Dinner – 4 to 7 p.m., Croatian Cultural Club, 1503 Clement St., Joliet. Pork chops or chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, bread and butter. $10.

Desserts available. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Carryouts available. Call 815-723-3154.

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

Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

July 23 • Free Pancake Breakfast – 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., Hope United Methodist Church, 2506 Caton Farm Road, Joliet. Pancakes, sausage, scramble eggs, orange juice, coffee or tea.

Donation accepted.

• New Lenox French Market – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox.

• Plainfield Farmers Market – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Plainfield Plaza, Fort Beggs Drive and Route 59, Plainfield.

• Free College Planning Class – 2 to 3 p.m., Village of Plainfield Community Room, 24401 W. Lockport St., Plainfield. Contact Illinois College Authority LLC Brenda Launius at 815-433-9655 or collegerx@sbcglobal.net.

• Fish Fry – 4 to 8 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 4400, 1813 E. Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout. Call 815-723-3827.

• River Fest – 6 to 10:30 p.m., Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Visit www.bicentennialpark.org.

July 24 • “Raise The Roof” Fundraiser/Flea Market – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Morris Moose Lodge 967, 3835 N. Route 47, Morris. For more information, contact Jerry Popplewell at 815-546-7742 or email jersan66@live.com or Dave Heyn at 815942-3545 or email lodge967@mooseunits.org.

• Dog Days of Summer Event – 1 to 3 p.m., Joe’s Bar, 4220 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Rescue dogs/puppies, food, drinks, entertainment, raffles. Benefits Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue.

• Continued from page 49 Homer Glen (60491): • Connor Nathan Beske • Arturo L. Martinez • Raymond William Sullivan • Matthew Ryan Zuhn Joliet (60431): • Lauren M. Fowler • Heather Jensen • Jamie Christine Picha Joliet (60433): • Meira Jane Baugh-O’Shaughnessy • Robert W. Price Joliet (60435): • Ryan Joseph Denewellis • Daniel James Randich Joliet (60436): • Anna J. Gatson Lemont (60439): • Michael Thomas Kurasz • Rachel Marie Papiernik Lockport (60441): • Nicholas James Berger • Nicole Catherine Foresman • Andrew Raymond Mueller • Dovile Svirupskaite • Brendan Charles Wallace Manhattan (60442): • Amber Nicole Murray • Drew Mario Reyes Mokena (60448): • Collin R. Cochran • Brianna C. Taylor New Lenox (60451): • Brittany Cathleen Beukema • Jacob Blankenberger • Robert Allen Brueggert • Dominique Paige Coleman • Hannah Marie Rodey Orland Park (60462): • Kathleen Elizabeth Jarrell • Victoria Lynn Kappel • Jessika Nicole Meinecke • Kara Leigh Ziegler Orland Park (60467): • Jessica Lynn Jirik • Karissa Marie Kouchis • Michelle Margaret Kulovitz • Eric Michael West Plainfield (60544): • Lauren Elizabeth Bender • Jazmine J. Hamilton • Taylor Lynne Messer • Cassie Lynn Weyenberg Plainfield (60585): • Austina M. Blecha • Nicholas Andrew Ebelhack • Savanna A. Jones • Ashly Ann Wagner Plainfield (60586): • Brandon Joseph Carlton • Benjamin Peter Kolaczkowski • Shelby Rae Kowalczyk • Forrest Tyler Marcinowski • Cassidy Ann Mootrey Romeoville (60446): • Rebecca L. Creager • Kelly R. Hardin • Viktorija Vidziunas Shorewood (60404): • Craig Robert Slowik Wilmington (60481): • Catherine Rose Alberico • Ray Russell Pigott • Zachary Martin Plese

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Strive to find the positive in any change that you face. There is always a silver lining if you look for unusual ways to use the information that is handed to you. Trust in yourself and your ability to adapt to whatever you encounter along the way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Traveling or attending a cultural event will encourage you to make healthy lifestyle changes. Pick up the pace and engage in physical activity that makes you feel good.

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feelings. If you undertake a shared activity with children or loved ones, it will bring you closer together. Personal progress can be made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Taking part in a cause will be enlightening. You will come away with a different perspective regarding life, friendships and what you want to do in the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Help out someone you love by being supportive and encouraging him or her to step into the limelight. The thanks you receive will change your life forever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – If something isn’t working for you, find another way to make the most of what you’ve got. Doing things differently could turn out well if you are careful and precise.

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communication will be challenging. Stick close to home and figure out a way to make positive changes to how or where you live. Romance is encouraged.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – You’ll accomplish a lot if you energetically pursue your plans.

Working toward a common goal with someone you love will bring you closer together and help you establish a stable future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Your determination and keen sense of what you can accomplish will help you stay on top of any challenge you encounter. Romance and personal gains look promising.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Participation will bring about change. Stand up for your beliefs and

do your best to use your wisdom and experience to help others. Take action and make a difference.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Take a trip or discuss your plans with a loved one. Share your feelings and enjoy the moment, but don’t lose sight of where you want to end up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Work on or toward something that will encourage a change in how you live or what you do to earn a living. Don’t let negativity or anger surface.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Spend time striving to be and to look your best. Make plans to get together with someone who brings you joy and encourages you to live responsibly. Romance is favored.

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FUN&GAMES Arlo & Janis

Beetle Bailey

Big Nate

Blondie

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Rose is Rose

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Frank & Ernest

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Sexual function changes with age Dear Dr K: My wife and I are in our 70s.

Sex is not what it once was. Is there anything “natural” I can do to improve sex?

I don’t want to take pills. What’s normal aging when it comes to sex?

Dear Reader: As a man in the last half of his life, I would like to be able to tell you nothing changes. However, even in healthy men, sexuality changes over time. It’s often a gradual, almost unnoticeable process that usually begins in a man’s 40s.

Sex involves different functions. Most are affected by aging: Sexual desire or libido: The sex drive requires the right mind-set and enough testosterone, the male hormone.

The intensity of the sex drive tends to wane with age. Levels of testosterone begin to drop after age 40. Most men older than 40 still have more than enough testosterone to function sexually.

But the sex drive is not just about testosterone levels. A man’s mind finds certain aspects of another person’s appearance or behavior attractive, or not. And when relationships become strained, a person who used to be sexually attractive can become less so.

That said, having an abnormally low testosterone level probably negates a man’s sex drive, even when he sees a very attractive woman.

Arousal: Arousal begins with erotic thoughts and sensory stimulation. These excite the nerves that go to the penis, and that leads to an erection. Here’s how it works: The penis is filled with a spongy tissue.

When the sponge is dry, it collapses. When it’s wet, it swells. Stimulation of the pelvic nerves signal the arteries of the penis to widen. Blood rushes into the spongy tissue.

Stimulation of the nerves also causes the veins carrying blood away from the penis to narrow, so more blood is entering the penis and less is leaving. As a result, the penis

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ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff swells, causing an erection.

There are several reasons why it becomes harder for men to have an erection as we age: • Penile responsiveness to sensory stimulation slows with age.

• Penile blood flow may decrease as men grow older.

• The nerve signals that cause erections are more difficult to sustain.

Plateau: The prostate and seminal vessels begin to discharge fluid to prepare for ejaculation.

Ejaculation: Certain muscles contract, propelling semen forward. Orgasm usually occurs with ejaculation. These muscular contractions of ejaculation become less intense as we get older. Also, semen volume and sperm counts decline.

Refractory period: The penis can’t respond to sexual stimulation during this phase. It lasts from 30 minutes (in younger men) to three hours (in older men).

Diseases that affect the blood vessels and nerves can disrupt all these functions. For example, atherosclerosis blocking blood flow in the arteries that send blood to the penis is one culprit. Diabetes and pre-diabetes are another example: They damage nerve function, as well as stimulating atherosclerosis.

A healthy lifestyle, which reduces your risk of atherosclerosis and diabetic nerve damage, is the road both to a longer life and to better sex.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

HOW TO PLAY Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

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82 Pan’s home, in myth 84 Minority branch of Islam 86 Longtime Texas politico Phil 87 Free throws, e.g.

91 ____ horn 94 Judges to be 97 Use as a bed 98 Mom-to-aunt term 101 Actress Mason 103 Journalist/columnist Carl 105France : madame :: Italy : ____ 107 Request for permission 109Showing few lights, as cities during W.W.II 112 Follow 113 Beeper from “a long time ago,” informally 114 Speaker of this puzzle’s “double quote” 115 Have another crack at 116 Long 117 Humorist Bombeck 118 Spotted (containing the last part of the “double quote”)

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29 “____ Fideles” 30 Senatorial vote 31 “Key Largo” gangster Johnny 33 Church group 35 Break 36 Time periods in a polo match 39 U people?

41 Authoritarian announcements 44 Catch something 47 In the doldrums 50 Golden calf’s maker 51 Birds with throat pouches 54 Comp-sci acronym 56 Steep 57 Sitcom whose title character was Fran Fine 59 Perfumery oils 60 ____-Cat 61 First secretary of homeland security 62 Tank tops?

64 Make noise while asleep 66 Corresponding expense?

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Man is miffed when woman is older than she advertised Dear Abby: I am a 58-year-old man who has been meeting women online for a few years. I recently met “Molly,” whose profile said she was 60. We dated several times, and then she spent a few days at my house. Certain things she said made me suspect she was older. So I looked her name up online and found out she was seven years older than she had advertised.

I consider lying on a dating profile to be similar to lying on a job application. When she asked me when she could come over again, I nicely said I couldn’t consider a long-term relationship with someone her age.

So what’s the penalty for putting false info on a dating profile? Grounds for dismissal, like with a job? – Wants Someone My Own Age Dear Wants: Dating sites are a form

of advertising, and as with “buy-

BE A GOOD

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips ing” any product, the rule is caveat emptor – let the buyer beware. Many women – and men – fudge the truth on dating sites when stating their height, weight, age and income. (There’s a saying in journalism: If your mother says she loves you, check it out.)

Not everyone ages at the same rate.

Some people are “old” at 45. Others are healthy, vital and energetic at 70.

Molly was able to pass for younger than her chronological age. If the number is that important to you, it’s your right to move on. But being rigid about age could let a good person slip by. Everyone puts their best foot for-

NEIGHBOR

ward. Get used to it.

Dear Abby: I’m facing major surgery in Seattle, where my son and his wife live, 2,000 miles from my home. After the surgery, I must stay in town for 10 days until my post-op appointment.

Then I’ll be given the green light to travel home.

During that period, my son will be working overseas, and his wife plans to join him. Because their condo will be empty, I asked if my husband and I could stay there during my recovery.

My son informed us that while we are welcome to stay there when they’re in town, we are not welcome when they aren’t.

My son would never do this to us; I know it came from his wife. I also know if the request were from her mother, she’d be welcome in a heartbeat.

Volunteer.

I have been nothing but generous and supportive of them. We aren’t slobs and would care for the place as if it were our own. I just don’t understand. How do I react? What can I say?

My son’s wife has isolated him from some of his friends, too. – Aching In

Alaska Dear Aching: Your disappointment is understandable, but the way to react is to tell your son you are disappointed and you will make other arrangements for a place to recuperate. I don’t think it would be helpful right now to point out his wife has isolated him from his friends and appears to be doing the same with his mother and dad. He will figure that out for himself in time, if he doesn’t already know.

• Write Dear Abby at www.dearabby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA

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2412 Ventura Dr. Plainfield

2502 Central Drive, Joliet

10733 Revere Road, Mokena

garden tub with ceramic tile surround.

The yard on this home is professionally landscaped and is picture perfect! The A/C and furnace are brand new and the roof is in year five of a 30 year roof! In addition to all of this, there is a basement with a crawlspace.

You will fall in love with this home when you see it! To schedule a private showing, call Nancy Hibler of Karges Realty @ 815/2635791 today!

ABOUT THIS PROPERTY

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You simply must see this very well maintained, brick and cement board, two story home that is loaded with all the bells and whistles. Located in the charming Brookside subdivision in Plainfield, this home is close to grocery stores, shopping, restaurants and many other amenities.

Inside you enter a spacious, ceramic tiled, two story foyer that is right out of a showcase with a stunning custom all oak staircase, lighted arch niche and gorgeous chandelier!

Adjacent to the foyer is an open formal living room that flows into a formal dining room, both with exquisite hardwood floors.

The newer kitchen features cherry cabinets, ceramic tile floors, closet pantry, glass tiled backsplash, SS oven range. microwave, dishwasher, island, eating area, under cabinet lighting and a door to the concrete patio with large gazebo, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.

The huge family room flows seamlessly from the kitchen and has a lovely oak, gas fireplace, flanked by grand windows and more of the beautiful hardwood floors.

There is an office with a desk, hutch and hardwood floors, a sunny powder room and a good sized laundry room with ceramic tiled floors and walls, cabinets and sink. The three car finished, attached garage is also accessed through the laundry room.

Upstairs you will find four good sized bedrooms with carpeting, custom ceiling fan/ lights and plenty of windows. There is also an updated full bath with ceramic floor and a large hall closet in the upstairs foyer.

The master suite is a world of it’s own with a gorgeous tray ceiling, custom paint, clever ceiling light/fan, plush carpeting, huge walk-in closet and a roomy master bath with dual sinks, separate ceramic shower and

Address: 2412 Venture Dr. Plainfield Size: Approximately 2,700 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths.

Room Sizes: Living Room: 12 x 15 Dining Room: 12 x 12 Kitchen: 12 x 19 Family Room: 20 x 15 Office: 12 x 10 Laundry Room: 12 x 7 Master Bedroom: 14 x 15 2nd Bedroom: 11 x 12 3rd Bedroom: 12 x 10 4th Bedroom: 12 x 11 Price: Sale/$387,500 Rent/$2500 Realtor: Nancy Hibler of Karges Realty 815-263-5791 or 815-725-1700

3 bed, 1 1/2 bath ranch. Great living room with fireplace and built-in shelving.

Spacious, open kitchen. 1st floor laundry. Large front porch, back patio, huge side yard. Jane Hopkins, 815-730-1900x23

2003 Great Falls Drive, Plainfield

3 bed, 2 1/2 bath quad level. Spacious kitchen with eating area. FR with fireplace. Backyard backs to park. Master suite with fireplace.

Offered at $324,900 Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22 MLS# 09235800

316 S. Reedwood Drive, Joliet

3 bed, 3 bath ranch home with fenced yard.

Largekitchen with walkin pantry. Full, partially finished basement.

Spacious back deck..

Offered at $179,900 Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22MLS# 09261442 All brick ranch on double lot! 1 bed, 1 bath. Full bsmt. Hardwood floors. Sunroom with new electric, insulation and drywall.

Offered at $74,900 Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22 MLS# 09142104

Dow Realty, Inc. DowCompanies.com

815-730-1900 1300 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435

Tom Mulvey

CRB, CRS, GRI

Managing Broker

Jane Hopkins

GRI, ABR, SFR

Broker

Tim Brophy Broker

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS CREST HILL

$120,000, 1692 Willow Circle Dr, Crest Hill 60403-2087, 04-32-303-085-0000, Albert R Hochevar to Joan Kombol, June 8 $280,500, 21245 Montclare Lake Dr, Crest Hill 60403-8721, 04-19-314-018-0000, Michael G Stumph to Frederick D Body & Betty Jean Body, May 5 $142,000, 1845 Burry Circle Dr, Crest Hill 60403-2057, 04-32-407-029-0000, Andrzej Pieniazek to Aline Adiline Nava Sanchez, June 9 $206,589, 21349 Prestwick Dr, Crest Hill 60403-1390, 04-30-301-025-0000, David R Kawecki to Michael L Oneill, June 3 $143,000, 2109 Poppy Ln, Crest Hill 604038599, 03-36-206-035-0000, Mark C Damato to Robin N Tasch, June 1 $124,000, 2305 Root St, Crest Hill 604031745, 04-31-106-017-0000, Douglas S Lempicki Jr to Phyllis Roman & Diane K Roman, June 10

JOLIET

$80,000, 4 Collins St, Joliet 60432, 07-10-135011-0000, First FSB to Arturo Mortera, May 26 $172,000, 418 Whitney Ave, Joliet 604357018, 07-09-123-006-0000, Gary M Bebar to James F Arnold, May 10 $117,000, 428 S Reed St, Joliet 60436-2053, 07-17-401-013-0000, Brick House Investments LLC to Manuel S Contreras Jr, April 22 $150,000, 1018 Belden Way, Joliet 604350404, 07-06-320-013-0000, US Bank Trust NA Trustee to Oscar Morales, January 29 $156,000, 4323 Odonahue Dr, Joliet 604318959, 06-03-203-032-0000, Matthew T Sommers to Juan Rodriguez & Maria Esther Rodriguez, March 22 $148,000, 215 S Reed St, Joliet 60436-1452, 07-17-209-046-0000, Michael L Bodach to Angela B Ott, May 6 $174,000, 2445 Timber Springs Dr, Joliet 60432-0782, 08-06-304-011-0000, Frederick L Faulkner IV to Michael Hood, June 1 $265,000, 21625 S Nadia Dr, Joliet 604049445, 06-28-103-017-0000, Mary Stith to Bryan P Stevenson & Margaret M Stevenson, May 23 $236,000, 1509 Legacy Pointe Blvd, Joliet 60431-7565, 06-06-206-018-0000, Adam Drews Melissa Annis to Betty Blakely & Erica Blakely Nixon, June 3 $189,000, 3514 Brittany Dr, Joliet 604358748, 03-24-412-003-0000, Chase W Carter to Kenneth Lee Porter, May 9 $98,000, 3617 Forest View Dr, Joliet 604318994, 06-14-302-009-1002, Will County (IL) to Yolanda Alexande, May 27 $225,000, 3808 Squires Mill Rd, Joliet 604311546, 03-35-303-085-0000, Alex J Huntington to Robert L Derbas Jr & Shandra L Derbas, May 31 $95,000, 4429 Timber Ridge Ct 119, Joliet 60431-1708, 06-15-119-080-1000, LEP Investments LLC to Jose D Figueroa, April 14 $120,000, 113 N Reed St, Joliet 60435-6825, 07-08-415-019-0000, Flahive Trust to Ryan D Millen & Amber P Milliron, May 13 $64,000, 420w Campbell St, Joliet 60435,

07-09-319-003-0000, First FSB to Ryan O Neill, May 4 $162,000, 419 Fairlane Dr, Joliet 60435-5149, 06-12-225-009-0000, US Bank NA Trustee to Frank Gutierrez Jr & Lilian Gutierrez, May 11 $74,500, 12 5th Ave, Joliet 60433-2204, 07-15308-004-0000, Tomas Sanchez to Josephine A Lombardi, June 13 $95,000, 103 Caterpillar Dr 1B, Joliet 604361033, 06-13-201-017-1002, Lori Ann Russ to Anthony Zigrossi, May 1 $88,000, 421 Park Dr, Joliet 60436-2046, 0717-401-023-0000, Wilfred W Alfred to William Brown, March 30 $115,000, 1197 New Lenox Rd, Joliet 604332623, 07-14-307-005-0000, Fannie Mae to Yolanda Ruvalcaba, April 6 $78,000, 1016 Gardner St, Joliet 60433-2713, 07-22-111-008-0000, Burnell Holman to Patricia A Adams & Charles E Adams Sr, May 20 $100,000, 2659 Jodee Dr, Joliet 60436-1058, 06-13-203-070-1001, William B Benson to Martha K Capista, May 27 $150,000, 2505 Timber Springs Dr, Joliet 60432-0731, 08-06-304-022-0000, Carol A May to James Shostok & Nancy Shostok, June 3 $193,000, 1136 Cathy Dr, Joliet 60431-8306, 06-23-208-010-0000, Florentino Garcia to Carlos Valencia & Helena A Valencia, May 27 $96,500, 2616 Crescenzo Dr, Joliet 604361051, 06-13-203-002-1001, Rosella M Sungletary to Deirdre J Giese, May 19 $118,000, 1009 Waverly Pl, Joliet 60435-4540, 07-05-411-024-0000, Christopher Spotofora to Ricardo Hernandez, May 18 $190,000, 4201 Fawn Ct, Joliet 60431-4782, 06-10-402-131-0000, Robert E Hartley to Donald Hickerson, May 27

LOCKPORT

$168,500, 16614 S Windsor Ln, Lockport 60441-6282, 05-21-305-036-1005, Michael Gavin to Matthew Schidzikowski & Alicia Drish, May 23 $186,000, 16452 S Lakeview Dr, Lockport 60441-7018, 04-25-104-076-0000, Matthew G Rogers to Terrance Stanfield & Margaret Stanfield, June 10 $217,000, 17216 S Pueblo Ct, Lockport 604414399, 05-30-304-010-0000, Matthew K Martin to Timothy E Strezo & Nicole L Strezo, June 3 $155,000, 17519 Gilbert Dr, Lockport 604411109, 05-31-203-016-1005, Kathleen M Cusack to Magdalena Kaminska & Wladyslawa Kaminska, May 12 $163,000, 16465 Teton Dr, Lockport 604417690, 05-30-316-004-0000, Robert Thomas Ryan to Thomas C Wiercigroch, May 26 $110,000, 16216 Golfview Dr, Lockport 604414655, 05-30-402-079-0000, JP Morgan Chase Bank to Eric Xie, January 13 $165,000, 16220 S Gougar Rd, Lockport 60491-7893, 05-19-201-025-0000, Lathrop Trust to Zachary Florey, April 5 $305,000, 17821 Coriander Ct, Lockport 60441-4760, 05-31-104-013-0000, Paul A Michel to Adrianne C Lee, May 26 $328,000, 17850 Alta Dr, Lockport 604414695, 05-31-202-035-0000, David Rios to Francis Neil & Rita M Macdonald, May 21 $305,000, 17928 S Beechwood Ct, Lockport 60441-6102, 05-31-301-003-0000, Brent J Schoppe to Nicholas Calzaretta & Julie Calzaretta, April 7

$176,500, 15149 Laurel Ln, Lockport 604411300, 05-28-101-029-1002, Kenneth W Rubach to Jennifer Sullivan, June 8 $125,000, 14400 S Archer Ave, Lockport 60441-5806, 05-07-100-025-0000, Francesca Cirrincione to Stanislaw Komperda, April 29 $323,500, 14929 Ashton Ln, Lockport 604411337, 05-28-109-025-0000, Michael Stawski Jr to Paul W Lanzi Jr & Ashlie L Lanzi, May 23 $213,000, 145 Madison St, Lockport 604412938, 04-23-222-009-0000, Sean R Garza to Brett Dykema, June 2 $228,900, 1035 E 7th St, Lockport 604413703, 04-24-301-008-0000, Kathleen M Maka to Jason E Sinovich, June 1 $140,000, 301 E 13th St, Lockport 60441-3523, 04-23-342-001-0000, Nicolas Arriaga to Phillip S Hutt, June 9 $192,500, 1235 Lacoma Dr, Lockport 604413288, 04-24-216-016-0000, James R Shaughnessy to Matthew Maloney, June 8

Martorelli to Robert Cox & Cassandra Cox, May 27 $245,000, 25133 Rockwell Ln, Plainfield 60585-2219, 01-20-402-002-0000, US Bank NA Trustee to Gavin M Trevino & Roseanne E Trevino, April 19 $285,000, 25304 Scott Dr, Plainfield 605442766, 03-08-108-022-0000, West Suburban Bank to Sharnell Weathersby & Darnell R Weathersby, June 2 $378,500, 24664 Jolee Ct, Plainfield 605442447, 03-16-304-025-0000, Joseph J Bostjancic to John R Wright & Rebecca Wright, June 7 $205,000, 2601 Vision Ave, Plainfield 605869811, 03-30-309-020-0000, Stoddard Trust to Michael Flores & Allen J Sedey, May 16 $178,000, 2505 John Bourg Dr, Plainfield 60586-8228, 03-30-405-009-0000, Bruce E Corbett to Felciano Adame & Stephanie Adame, May 18 $159,000, 23059 Judith Dr, Plainfield 605869639, 03-23-315-003-0000, Nicole Sorrentino to NEW LENOX James Grogans, May 23 $180,000, 4505 Skylark Ln, Plainfield 60586$213,000, 2017 Morcambe Bay Dr, New Lenox 6808, 06-03-107-037-0000, Lewis P Bates to 60451-2718, 08-36-301-010-0000, Brian A Mayer to Benjamin L Hausser & Valerie R Braglia, Charles Harrington & Cecilia Harrington, April 7 $247,000, 4410 Sunset Ridge Dr, Plainfield May 26 $246,500, 1518 Delmar Dr, New Lenox 60451- 60586-6213, 03-34-309-013-0000, Kevin Watkins to Scott P Sopcich & Jennifer M Collins, 2311, 08-29-419-003-0000, DND Property Investments Inc to Travis M Weldon & Katelyn M May 27 $185,000, 4327 Ashford Ct, Plainfield 60586Ford, June 1 7808, 03-34-205-034-0000, Jennifer Seaguist $206,000, 404 E Woodlawn Rd, New Lenox to Mauricio S Alonso & Gintare Zemgulyte, April 60451-2276, 08-22-310-039-0000, Frank E Seehoffer to Nicholas R Siroky & Carolyn Fredin, 15 $210,000, 4302 Glenlo Dr, Plainfield 60586June 15 7813, 03-34-204-068-0000, Susan S Abughaza$298,000, 2830 Kingsway Ave, New Lenox 60451-2570, 08-32-308-009-0000, Eder Trust leh to Roy T Myles & Teisaha V Kitchen, April 28 to Michael A James & Megan M James Husb, $44,000, 22822 W Lorraine Ave, Plainfield June 6 60586-9090, 03-23-304-019-0000, Nationstar $283,000, 21 Wildwood Dr, New Lenox 60451- Mortgage LLC to Leszek Gurgul, March 17 1663, 08-21-217-006-0000, SK Investment $192,500, 4222 Ashcott Ln, Plainfield 60586Group LLC to Jose F Cervantes, May 17 7768, 03-34-402-017-0000, Jeffrey C Zielinski to $243,000, 1630 Briarcrest Dr, New Lenox William Rinaldi & Alicia Rinaldi, May 9 60451-2306, 08-29-413-010-0000, Benjamin $176,000, 24858 Franklin Ln, Plainfield 60585Macias to Jeffrey P Kollman & Kellie A Kollman, 2207, 01-20-406-026-1001, Jacqueline De La Paz April 26 Arce to Nirali Modi, May 19 $210,000, 1813 Tudor Ln, New Lenox 60451$185,000, 4215 Anthony Ln, Plainfield 605862641, 08-26-301-013-0000, Kenny Trust to 7749, 03-34-404-025-0000, Mark Puknaitis to James Sykora Jr, June 2 Marisol Fuentes, April 18 $202,000, 2702 Foxwood Dr, New Lenox $150,500, 2712 Old Woods Trl, Plainfield 60451-8534, 08-33-303-031-1001, Bradley D 60586-7765, 03-27-307-014-1002, Robert L Davis to John Dolan & Susan Usband, June 8 Olsen to James W Conway, June 17 $348,000, 3509 Blandford Ave, New Lenox $170,500, 23524 W Gagne Ln, Plainfield 60451-9614, 08-05-406-006-0000, Rueck Trust 60586-9070, 03-27-202-012-0000, Roger A to George Pawlak & Carol Pawlak, June 9 Dewar to Mark J Catuara & Kathryn Terese $315,000, 2160 Finborough Cir, New Lenox Catuara, June 2 60451-9554, 08-24-351-051-0000, George Ross $175,500, 24109 W Joseph Ave, Plainfield to Sara A Berry & Steve M Rodgers, April 21 60544-3738, 03-04-402-005-0000, Patrick B Johnson to Dale Dubbert, April 25 $142,200, 24164 Pear Tree Ct, Plainfield PLAINFIELD 60585-6188, 01-28-202-006-1002, Pamela $205,000, 2712 Crested Butte Trl, Plainfield Sussenbach to Cody J Williams & Amber R 60586-6666, 03-28-307-005-0000, Richard Young, May 9 Asiyanbi to Yong Xin Chen, May 23 $272,800, 24214 Whispering Trails Dr, Plain$205,000, 12314 White Oak Dr, Plainfield 60585-6826, 01-28-401-024-0000, Shellie A field 60585-2281, 01-28-213-024-0000, Chirag Molina to Victor Low & Mina Low, May 17 H Christian to Kalpesh Baxi & Urvi Baxi, May 25 $178,000, 24922 Franklin Ln, Plainfield 60585$172,000, 24856 Franklin Ln, Plainfield 605852200, 01-20-406-016-1004, Eric J Park to Brett G 2207, 01-20-406-026-1002, William A Sanders Moehle & Eleni Tsevas, June 12 to Angela V Notariano, April 16 $142,500, 2618 River Bend Ln, Plainfield $300,500, 24918 Blakely Dr, Plainfield 6058560586-6645, 03-28-310-141-0000, Leslie Little 7723, 01-32-406-013-0000, Joseph W Strezo to to Robert Kheng, May 9 Zachary G Holm & Molly F Holm, June 14 $258,000, 2509 Hannibal Cir, Plainfield • Continued on page 59 60586-8072, 03-27-301-004-0000, Michelle A

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Located in a clubhouse/pool community with an elementary school and ball fields / parks / ponds within walking distance! The home is ready for new owner with a large eat in kitchen with new countertops, ss sink, new regrigerator, new ceramic floor and more. Engineered hardwood in large family room, dining and living room!!! Large master bedroom!!! Fully finished basement with full bathroom, large rec room, storage and large bedroom with 2 closets.

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$212,000, 1209 Alene Dr, Plainfield 605862224, 06-05-205-014-0000, John Tomasoski to Nicole A Koncel & Edward A Koncel, May 27 $149,000, 3035 Creekside Dr, Plainfield $174,000, 13941 Hunt Club Ln 1, Plainfield 60586-1752, 03-30-105-053-1003, Thomas 60544-7381, 03-02-404-116-0000, James A Mccullagh to Gage James Kuczaj & Amber N Bunn to Leobardo Garcia, May 19 Kuczaj, May 26 $220,000, 1605 Wildflower Dr, Plainfield $195,000, 2304 Wesmere Lakes Dr, Plain60586-8106, 03-33-302-013-0000, Maria Pofield 60586-6266, 03-33-101-023-0000, Anje Langlois to Richard J Adelizzi & Sonia E Adelizzi, taczek to Ryan M Henning & Katherine Henning, May 2 May 26 $284,000, 14911 S Gardner St, Plainfield $326,820, 14904 S Morgan Ln, Plainfield 60544-4205, 03-09-306-002-0000, K Hov60544-4214, 03-09-304-001-0000, K Hovnananian at Fairfield Ridge to Anthony G Gates & nian at Fairfield Ridge to Eric A Marquardt, May Valerie C Gates, June 9 18 $326,500, 14925 S Gardner St, Plainfield $290,000, 14016 Briar Ln, Plainfield 6054460544-4205, 03-09-305-004-0000, K Hovna7569, 03-05-403-010-0000, Matthew L Perkins nian at Fairfield Ridge to Pamela J Hammersmith to Kathleen Kasmer Rakovic & Daniel Rakovic, & Karen Franch, May 20 May 18 $190,000, 1602 Heritage Pointe Ct, Plainfield $420,000, 14116 Thornberry Cir, Plainfield 60586-5914, 03-32-403-055-0000, E Realty & 60544-2873, 03-05-407-020-0000, Susan M Development LLC to Alexander C Ngaosi & Cesar Barkach to Chad Claude & Laura Claude, May 16 C Ngaosi, May 3 $165,000, 14209 S Hemingway Cir, Plainfield $221,500, 1819 Larkspur Dr, Plainfield 6058660544-6025, 03-01-415-014-0000, David R Mar- 7839, 03-33-301-023-0000, Richard Linwood tinez to Jimmy F Saenz & Sonia M Saenz, May 13 to Patrick B Mccormick & Maria L Mccormick, $195,000, 1716 Emerald Pointe Cir, Plainfield May 1 60586-5906, 03-32-401-122-0000, Nancy M $292,500, 15223 S Dillman St, Plainfield Taylor to Jennifer E Schout, June 6 60544-3123, 03-15-106-016-0000, Hampson $216,000, 16219 S Peerless Dr, Plainfield Trust to Carter Szok & Sara Szok, May 23 60586-2341, 03-22-213-007-0000, Roger $310,000, 17551 S Richmond Rd, Plainfield Veldhuizen to Zachary V Liberatore & Kelly A 60586-9287, 03-31-205-016-0000, Lasek Trust Thorsen, June 6 to Dalibor D Cokaric & Margaret P Cokaric, May $177,000, 1900 Woodstock Ln, Plainfield 2 60586-7755, 03-34-308-025-0000, Jeffrey R Lajoie to Andres M Torres & Anna P Torres, May 3 • Continued on page 60

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$313,000, 13348 Blackstone Ln, Plainfield 60585-5331, 01-33-306-021-0000, Eric Scott Adams to Connor J Burdge & Jessica E Ondracek, May 16 $345,000, 13524 Meadow Ln, Plainfield 60544-2611, 03-05-215-005-0000, Steven Pressman to Israel Tovar & Jaqueline Garcia, January 16 $354,900, 13614 Meadow Ln, Plainfield 605442610, 03-05-215-011-0000, Keith Mc Manus to Ryan Jameson & Christa Jamesom, June 2 $235,000, 13750 S Ironwood Dr, Plainfield 60544-6352, 04-06-107-031-0000, Rusnak Trust to Beverly A Curtis & Michelle B Kocher, June 13 $170,000, 13816 S Magnolia Dr, Plainfield 60544-9329, 04-06-278-020-0000, Norton Trust to Joyce J Bracke & Theodore E Bracke, June 10

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204 Westport Dr. Joliet | $199,000 Attention rehabbers!! There is real potential here!! Home is huge, situated on a nice corner lot in twin oaks west w/3800 sq ft of living space, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths & full finished basement. Property needs to be completely updated but has great bones! An almost all brick home w/2 master bedrooms- one on 2nd level & one on the main level. Main level master features vaulted ceilings, his n hers wic, built in cabinetry & master bath features an oversized sunken tub. The rooms are generously sized - den/office off main floor master bedroom. Family rm w/brick fireplace & hardwood flooring under carpet, kitchen w/eating area & lots of built in cabinetry. Large living rm & adjacent to dining room there is additional bonus rm leading to patio & enclosed porch area. Yard features wrought iron fence. Great living spaces - perfect for the large family - a gem in the rough! Great location too! Sellers motivated - please submit your best offer!!

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1955 Calla Drive…Conveniently located off Essington Road in Plainfield school district #202, this two bedroom townhome is move-in ready! There are 2.5 baths, 17x11 kitchen, & living room with gas fireplace, volume ceilings & skylights. A huge 2nd floor loft/family room area measures 16x14 & for convenience the laundry room is also upstairs. 2 car attached garage, 8 foot doors lead out to the patio. New roof in 2014. Just reduced to $149,900. Kelley Arzola greets you at the open house today. Call Mary Beth Petric at 815-685-0405 or Jayne at 815-405-1738 for further information and a personal tour. View more photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com

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SHOWCASE of HOMES EDGEWOOD ESTATES-JOLIET

What a perfect 4 bedroom home for consideration in West Joliet, offering 2 full baths plus a main floor 1/2 bath.

Hardwood flooring throughout the foyer, brand new carpet in the living, dining and family room areas and the kitchen offers tiled flooring, all appliances and hard surface counter tops. The family room is large and open with many windows overlooking the expansive & fenced back yard which offers a patio and a deck for summertime gatherings!

The 2nd floor offers a master suite with private bath & walkin closet, while 3 more bedrooms which are generously sized, have an additional full bath. All rooms are freshly painted in neutral colors with painted white trim.

Just wait until you see the full and finished basement! The yard is great for summertime, but the fun never stops here, with the wet bar, game room and rec area in the top notch basement with loads of storage, too!

Call Mark Meers of Spring Realty today for a showing of this fine home, located within the Troy school system and priced at $249,900.00!

3,000 S.F. ON 3 ACRES!

JUST LISTED - SPRAWLING BRICK RANCH!!

Seeing is believing-just W. of Shorewood on Rt. 52, you’ll find this all brick 3000s.f.

Absolutely fantastic brick ranch being offered by its original owner! This sprawling & well maintained home features 3 big BRS w/hardwood floors, 2 full baths, den (pos 4th BR), main floor laundry & huge kitchen with wood laminate floors, beautiful built-in buffet & all appliances!

There’s also a finished basement with rec room, 2nd kitchen & work room! Relaxing front porch, oversized 2-1/2 car garage PLUS a tandem area that’s been converted to a work space and a rear bay door that leads to the spacious fenced yard with shed. Tons of storage and plenty of closets! $150’s – Call Nancy Hibler @ 815-263-5791 for more details or your private viewing!

home with a full basement on 3 acres of property. 3BR/2.1BA plus finished rec. room and bar area in basement. Main floor laundry, oversized rear load garage &

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circular drive. $325,000. Call or text Mark Meers (815)347-7900

Nancy Hibler Karges Realty 815-725-1700 815-263-5791

Mark Meers Spring Realty 815-347-7900

908 BITTERSWEET LN, SHOREWOOD

410 BLACKHAWK ST., JOLIET • Beautifully Remodeled + Brand New Roof!

• Two Generously Sized Bedrooms!

• Sprawling 2 Bedroom Ranch with Full Basement!

• Full Basement Offers Tons of Storage Space!

• Brand New Pergo Flooring Throughout!

• Oversized 1.5 Car Garage!

• Stunning Kitchen Boasts New Cabinetry, Granite & Tile Backsplash! •Come See This Beauty for Yourself!

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This 4Bdrm beauty has a lot to offer. Eat in kitchen with upgraded cabinetry, HD counter tops &, pantry. Formal Living & Dining Rms. FR with fireplace.

4bdrms 2.5 baths, Partial finished basement. 2 Car garage and fully fenced yard. Come view this home today! $285,000 Rebecca Parks 815-355-6864 Dir: Black Rd West of Rt.59 to Fields of Shorewood

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Rebecca Parks The Deb Olson Team Spring Realty 815-355-6864

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Rosemary West RE/MAX Professionals Select 630-807-9700

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For Better or For Worse

JOLIET GARAGE SALE 1102 Ann Street 7/16 8AM-3PM & 7/17 9AM-3PM

JANITORIAL HELP WANTED!

Here's your opportunity to work in a growing business. Fast advancement for the right candidate. Janitorial Day & night hours, with competitive pay in the Joliet area. Must be 18 yrs or older, with valid DL. Subject to background check.

Brown's Building Maintenance

HOUSEHOLD GOODS! NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

513 N. Kankakee st. Wilmington, IL

815-476-5188

Health Care - Long Term Experience Preferred. ★ CNA'S (All Shifts)

★ ACTIVITY AIDE ★COOK ★DIETARY AIDE ★HOUSEKEEPING ★FLOOR CARE Apply in person at: Lakewood Center 14716 S. Eastern Ave. Plainfield, IL 60544 www.lakewoodnursingcenter.com RN for Pediatric Practice

Driver

Email inquiry to: jk.lorenzoped@sbcglobal.net

$6000 Sign on Bonus!

Up to $85,000 /yr.

Now Hiring Dedicated Tank Drivers

Maintenance Department

Seeking an energetic, self-motivated person to work in our maintenance department. Duties include troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of woodworking machinery and equipment. Responsible for both production machinery as well as facility maintenance in and around the plant. Strong mechanical aptitude and minor electrical and pipe-fitting experience a plus. Excellent compensation and benefits.

Apply in person at: Arbor Mills 405 W. Caton Farm Rd., Lockport, IL 60441

Chihuahua “Peanuts”

Lost Monday, July 11th by Rockdale School in Rockdale, he is 6 years old, micro-chipped.

His Family Misses Him!

REWARD!

CROSSING GUARD

The Plainfield Police Department is currently seeking a parttime crossing guard. The selected candidate will be responsible for guarding street crossings during hours when children are going to and coming from school. Applicant must be 19 years of age or older. High school degree or GED required; Valid Illinois Driver's License. Able to pass work-related physical exam, drug screen, and background check. Salary: $17.74 per hour.

Applications and more information may be obtained online at: www.plainfield-il.org. Email applications to: humanresources@goplainfield.com or bring to: Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St., between 7:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Mon.- Fri. Application deadline is July 29. EEOC/ADA JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS STUFF VEHICLES REAL ESTATE SERVICES LEGALS Find it all right here in The Herald-News Classified

PEOTONE COUNTRY FLEA MARKET SAT, July 23rd 5:30AM - 1PM

★ Held At ★ Peotone Will County Fair Grounds Outside 708-997-0245

ATTENTION FORMER EMPLOYEES of, Seneca (Prairie) Shipyard during 1942-1946 located in Seneca, IL. Please call Kirsta Cruthis of the Simmons Law Firm - 1-855-988-2537.

Please call 815-405-6991 LOST – Prescription reading glasses in Vision Works case in DT Joliet. 6/29.

PLEASE call 815-730-7759

New Information

LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

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If seen please call (815) 290-9531

LOST: Calico Cat (Mixed Coat) in University of St Francis Area. Reward. Call 815-723-1763 LOCAL NEWS WHEREVER YOU GO! Up-to-date news, weather, scores & more can be sent directly to your phone! It's quick, easy & free to register at TheHerald-News.com

Joliet Moving Sale SAT & SUN 12/NOON -4PM

Sellers: $20/per vehicle FREE Buyer Admission Organized by Jerry Rossen

Home Weekly! Quarterly Safety Bonuses. Regional Deliveries.

Tanker End. Required and Hazmat strongly preferred.

Joliet, IL Apply online at: www.ruan.com/jobs 800-879-7826 Dedicated to Diversity. EOE

KNUDSON AUCTION & APPRAISALS 815-725-6023 “Since 1947”

Joliet Estate/Moving Sale 1003 Deep Haven Drive Tuesday, July 19th 8AM-3PM Furniture, Dishes, Yard Tools, Artwork, Collectibles.

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JCA HIGH, 16 WHITE SHIRTS, MEDIUM SIZE, 12 PAIRS OF 34'' WAIST PANTS - $50 815-886-6587

Four Cemetery plots for sale, all next to each other at Woodlawn 2. Prime location. Please call for information (815) 521-4109, between 3pm and 6pm.

Hoveround Chair – Teknique XHD – Weight Comp.

450lb. $400 815-722-4381 Powered by:

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Don’t let your skills be wasted on a

DEAD END JOB! MBL USA Corporation is hiring Industrial Certified** Maintenance Mechanics to make $25.69 per hour! Not certified yet? We will consider those that are currently in the certification program and starting rate would be $21.91 per hour with an increase in six months!

Work for a company that appreciates your talent! You will be working in a manufacturing environment diagnosing problems, performing preventative maintenance, utilizing your competence in hydraulics, pneumatics, pipefitting, plumbing, and more! Our business is growing and we need you to be a part of a fast-paced team!

Our benefit package, is spectacular including

Medical • dental • life • and disability insurance • paid time off • 401(k) and more!

Applications will be available from 9:00AM till 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

MBL (USA) Corporation Power transmission belt manufacturer for GM, Ford, VW, Polaris, Artic Cat, Can-Am motorcycles 601 Dayton Rd., Ottawa, Illinois 61350 SM-CL1207037 **Certificate

Applicants must be able to work an off shift. must be from an accredited institution and is subject to verification by the Company.

NOW HIRING

MBL (USA) Corporation, power transmission belt manufacturer for customers like GM, Ford, VW, Polaris, Artic Cat, BRP, and Can-Am motorcycles, is looking for you to become a part of our production team! We need to hire production operators who can work on our off shifts to make a difference in our fast paced environment! Our business is growing and we need you!

We offer a beginning hourly rate of $13.86 with a guaranteed six (6) month increase to $14.33! Our benefit package includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) and more!

Applications will be available from 9:00AM till 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

You must have the capability to lift up to 45-50 pounds and familiarity with the metric system is a plus! Don't delay we need you right away!

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MBL (USA) Corporation 601 Dayton Road Ottawa, Illinois 61350

NOW HIRING R & D Thiel is looking for EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS and APPRENTICES. Learn a trade and build a career. Carpenters and Apprentices earn from $14 to $39 per hour! Unlimited opportunity for advancement. We offer full time work and have 60+ jobsites in the 8 county area surrounding Chicago allowing interested candidates to work close to home. In addition to the best pay in our market, we offer free healthcare, dental/vision and 401K retirement savings plan. We promote from within allowing advancement to Foremen positions, which include enhanced benefits to include paid vacation, holidays and participation in the incentive bonus plan.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION AND JOB ASSIGNMENT RESPOND AS FOLLOWS: • Call Brian at 815-560-2000 (Kane, McHenry and Cook county jobs) –or• Call Jim at 815-378-9093 (Lake, Cook and Kenosha county jobs) –or• Call Don at 708-906-8091 (DuPage, Kane and Kendall county jobs) –or• Call Lee at 815-739-8882 (DuPage, Kendall and Will county jobs) –or• Call Bob at 815-560-2029 (Cook, DuPage and Will county jobs) –or• Call 815-544-1699 to be placed on the candidate hiring list –or• Through our website career page www.carpentercontractors.com SM-CL1206314

Want to work for a company that appreciates your talent and skills? Do you enjoy being innovative and working in a fast paced environment?

Then MBL is just the place for you! We are looking for new associates in our warehouse who can work on any shift. If you are energetic, have a willingness to work, attention to detail, and the ability to lift 50 pounds; this is the place for you! Whether you have basic warehouse knowledge experience working in a fast passed work environment! Don’t delay! We need to hire you right away!

We offer an hourly rate of $13.18. Our benefit package, includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) and more!

Fork lift experience preferred but not required.

Applications will be available from 9:00AM till 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

MBL (USA) Corporation Power transmission belt manufacturer for GM, Ford, VW, Polaris, Artic Cat, Can-Am motorcycles 601 Dayton Road Ottawa, Illinois 61350

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating

Boswell Blacktop Paving

Driveways Parking lots Resurfacing Sealcoatings Patchwork & Repairs.

Free Estimates Fully Insured

708-301-5700

815-462-3511

B-3 Asphalt Inc.

42 yrs exp Family Owned Residential & Commercial Re-surfacing concrete and old asphalt driveways Sealcoating Patch Excavation, Free Estimates Owner Supervised Insured & Bonded

708-691-8640

THE DECK DOCTORS

PRESSURE WASHING STAINING SEALING “Total Wood Care” Painting & Repairs Decks Fences Siding, Playsets Concrete, Etc. Insured Free Estimates

815-729-3383 815-325-1792 A division of A-1 Decorating

CENTURY DRYWALL

Drywall Hanging Taping Patching & Repairs Plaster Repair The Senior Life Master had returned from his round-the-world cruise. All the bridge-club members, happy that he was back, were ready to hear about the trip’s highlights.

“Well, I tried to visit a bridge club and play in a duplicate at each port of call. It wasn’t always possible, because the schedules of the ship and the club did not mesh. But I did play with and against a lot of interesting people.”

One new member asked if any of the deals had been particularly memorial. In the background, someone whispered “rookie error” because the SLM tended to be long-winded.

Well (answered the SLM), there was this textbook declarer-play problem that faced my partner during a duplicate in Auckland, the beautiful major city of New Zealand. It highlighted a difference between pair and team events.

I agree with my partner’s three-diamond rebid. With only four losers, that hand was too strong for a nonforcing two diamonds.

My partner won the first trick with the club ace, cashed her top diamonds, and ruffed a diamond with my heart nine. However, disaster struck when East overruffed and returned a trump. Now my partner had to lose two spades, one diamond and the overruff.

To be fair to my partner, she immediately said that she knew she could have guaranteed her contract by ruffing the third diamond with dummy’s heart ace. But as she mentioned, if the first diamond ruff passed off safely, she was a big favorite to win a valuable overtrick.

In theory (the SLM concluded), she had made the right play, but it had not worked -- unlucky.

Jerry

630-258-4861

ZOBEL ELECTRIC

All Residential Work Breaker Boxes & Back Up Generators Installed LOCALLY Owned & Operated Free Estimates Licensed/Insured

815-741-4024 815-823-2300

SOUTHWEST AUTO SALVAGE WE BUY JUNK CARS LOCKPORT, IL

Domestic 815-723-6878

Foreign 815-722-4629

“THE PLACE FOR PARTS” Since 1980

ILLINOIS ELECTRICAL SERVICES Residential/Commercial Back-up Em. Generators Panel/Service Upgrade Swim Pools/Hot Tubs

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 815-722-2402

www.southwestauto.net

AJD Sons Landscaping

Weekly lawn mowing Clean up Mulch Stone Sod Seed Dirt Trees & Plants Patios Retaining walls Brick Pavers

Free Estimates!

815-462-0026

Jose Zavala Landscape

Lawn Maintenance Flowers Trees Shrubs Tree Removal Retaining Walls Brick Pavers, Mulch, Decorative Stone & rock Asphalt Removal Sod Ground Leveling Doing Concrete Specializing in California Finishing

Free Estimates Cell: 815-719-0615

MARICELA'S LANDSCAPING Brick Patios & Retaining Walls Sod - Mulch & Much More !

Free Estimates 815-514-1156

ROLDAN LANDSCAPING

Specializing but not limited to the following: Lawn mowing Clean up Fresh Mulch Sod Trim Trees & Plants Stone Dirt Retaining Walls Drain Tiles Patios Walkways and More. Snow Removal

Free Estimates!

Francisco cell: 815-666-0136 Office: 815-409-7906 francoroldan@yahoo.com

K&B Concrete Inc.

Fully Insured – Since 1993 Driveways Sidewalks Patios Foundations Stamped Concrete Additions Garage Excavating Hauling

( Laborers' Needed ) 815-838-9322

Kinsella Custom Concrete Residential

Driveways - Patios - Sidewalks - Curbs Foundations - Stamped Concrete 29 Yrs. Experience

Free Estimates

Call or Text 24 hrs.

815-735-5270

GUTTER SPECIALIST 5” & 6” Seamless Aluminum Gutters Siding, Soffit, Fascia Residential Roofing Custom Colors Available

Quality Isn't Expensive....

It's Priceless!

FREE ESTIMATES

HANDYWORKS SERVICES Painting & Decorating

815-726-5900

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Fully Insured 815-705-6509 20+Yrs. Exp.

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JOHN'S PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Drywall Repairs, Free Estimates 25 yrs Experience Fully Insured Locally Owned.

815-207-3835

LOW COST ROOFING LLC. Tear Offs Lay-overs Repairs Soffit Fascia Gutters

815-955-8794 Free Estimates Locally Owned Licensed Bonded & Insured

T'S TREES

• Tree Trimming / Removal • Stump Grinding • Landscaping Maintenance • Asphalt Seal Coating

ALL THINGS TREES

STUMP GRINDING & TREE SERVICE

DO YOU HAVE UNSIGHTLY TREE or BUSH STUMPS?

708-655-2504 ~ 815-588-0860 Have a news tip?

Contact Kate Schott at 815-280-4119 or kschott@shawmedia.com

Tired of mowing around them?

Call us for Fast, Friendly Service Remove your Stumps Today !!

815-693-6122

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Heat and water included, A/C, parking. $850/mo + security dep.

815-685-0464

1973 SKI NATIQUE 351 Ford, 255 HP,

1375 Hours, 1 Owner, Great Knee & Wake Boards Boat (Big Wakes) New Driver & Passenger Seats & Rear Pad, Recent Tune Up, Used Locally

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1994 Harley Davidson FXDL Low Rider Excellent condition, $6000.

815-545-9644

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

2, 3 & 5 Bedroom Homes. Call now or visit our website for more info www.protown.org or call 815-722-1389

Joliet - 2BR 1BA, All Appls, W/D Hook-Up

Big Backyard & Patio, Full Unfinished Basement. $925/mo.

815-272-4383

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT OF BID FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLE

EFFICIENCIES ~ MAZON, NO LEASE Kitchen, Laundry. Utilities Provided.

1-630-910-5304 or 1-630-698-2229 Joliet - Downtown - Conveniently Located

SEALED BIDS FOR THE SALE OF A 2003 FORD F450 S DUTY TRUCK WITH DUMP BOX. TRUCK HAS PLOW HOOK UP BUT NO BLADE. AUTO TRANS, 4WD, DUMP BOX, AUTO SALT SPREADER ON BOX. MILEAGE: 69,250. THIS VEHICLE IS OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS".

MINIMUM BID: $3,500.00

Joliet ~ Big Clean, Furnished, Wood Floors Fridge, Microwave, Laundry, Elevator.

On Bus Line. $105/wk, $455/mo.

815-726-2000

SUBMITTALS SHALL BE PLACED ON A SHEET OF CLEAN PAPER, AMOUNT OF BID LEGIBLY AND WRITTEN AND/OR CLEARLY TYPED ALONG WITH CONTACT INFORMATION INCLUDING NAME, ADDRESSS, EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF SAID BIDDER. EACH BID MUST BE ENCLOSED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE LABELED, "BID FOR 2003 FORD F450 TRUCK" AND SUBMITTED TO: THE VILLAGE CLERK, VILLAGE OF DIAMOND, 1750 E. DIVISION ST. DIAMOND, IL 60416. BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE VILLAGE OF DIAMOND, 1750 E. DIVISION ST. DIAMOND, IL 60416 UNTIL 10:00AM TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2016.

Newly updated, clean furnished rooms, elevator, utilities incl, $91/wk, $395/mo. 815-722-1212

Sleeping Rooms $100 per week. $400 to move in Joliet Near Collins & Liberty One person to a room, Must share bathroom, kitchen & living room.

No pets. Free heat & electric. 815-838-9112

Morris $15 sq. ft., up to 1,032 sq. ft. Office Space for Lease, 2 blocks from Courthouse, P.O., Banks, etc.

Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby 815-942-9190

VIEWING, INSPECTION AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR'S DEPARTMENT: 815-634-8149 EXT. 114.

Accepting Applications

Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Income Restricted Apartments

*Spacious Floor Plans *24-Hr Emergency Maintenance *Laundry Facilities in Each Building *Minutes from Metra, Pace, Schools, Downtown Joliet

Decatur PREMIUM LAKEFRONT PROPERTY MUST GO NOW!

Call for Appointment!

815-722-7556

350 N. Broadway, Joliet, IL 60435 Office hours 9am-4:30pm M-F

Joliet - Updated Studio / 1BR Utilities Included Elevator, Laundry, Great Views, Near Bus and Downtown, $499 - $649/mo.

815-726-2000 Jolietrentalunits.com JOLIET EAST ~ 1BR Appl, off St prkg, heat & H20 incl. NO PETS, $685/mo + security dep. 630-697-2235

Joliet – Spacious 2BR, 1.5B, A/C, Appls, No Pets, W/D HU, $900 + SEC+Utl. 815-436-9899

Kungs Way, Clean 2BR, 1st Flr, Oak Kitchen Appl, D/W, 2 A/C, ceiling fans, blinds, free heat.

No pets, ready now.

815-744-5141 LOCKPORT STUDIO - $550/mo, $550/security deposit.

Month to month available. 815-886-4489

Off Black Rd, 3BR, 1.5BA, 1st Flr, Updated Kit Open floor plan, brown carpet, appl, D/W, 2 A/C, ceiling fans, Free Heat.

815-744-5141 $1450mo.

815-405-8379 Twin Oaks West, Bright 2BR, Pretty Kitchen Appl, D/W, blt in micro, sep din, ceiling fans, A/C, Free Heat, available now. 815-744-1155

BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AT 10:00AM, TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2016 AND READ BY THE MAYOR OR HER REPRESENTATIVE AT THE VILLAGE OF DIAMOND, 1750 E. DIVISION ST. DIAMOND, IL 60416. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE ON TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2016.

THE BIDDER ACHKNOWLEDGES THE RIGHT OF THE VILLAGE OF DIAMOND TO REJECT ALL BIDS, AND TO WAIVE NON-MATERIAL IMFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID RECEIVED IN WHOLE OR PART AS MAY BE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.

BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE OF DIAMOND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

Private, Wooded 2+ Acres With Over 300ft Of Beautiful Shoreline. Unbeatable Water Views With Dock In Place – Ready For You To Enjoy!

ONLY $69,900 Call 217.321.4574 IDEAL LOCATION 1.54 Acre corner lot $199,500

located at 31850 S. Rt. 129, Wilmington.

Zoned industrial with 44 x 64 shop with 18 x 45 addition.

Currently rented as Welding shop. 2 bedroom mobile home, 2 story house, 1 car garage & 3 small outbuildings, Great Rental income property.

SOLD AS IS. Green steel art family NOT included.

Call 815-476-6015

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