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The story was posted and it only took a few minutes for the discussion to get out of hand. We had received several calls and messages that Joliet Public Schools District 86 had told its teachers not to air Friday’s inauguration of Donald Trump. It was clearly something the public was concerned about. So we asked the district why that was, they provided an answer and we posted a story for context. The debate surrounding the story, mainly after it was posted on Facebook, was not orderly or civil and showed the growing divide between those who ardently support Trump and those who do not. It didn’t, as one commenter repeatedly pointed out, reflect anything about the reason the district said its decision was reached. Believe the district’s reasoning or not, the discussion went downhill quickly. We try not to interfere with discussions too much. That’s what the commenter format is for, unless users insist on swearing or posting inappropriate or vulgar comments. With that thread, there were plenty of inappropriate posts. The conversation seemed to bring out the worst in many people. The question is why. Feel free to blame Trump or the Trump opposition if you choose, but it’s clear the animosity is coming from both sides. This election has seemed to increase

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Jon Styf the gap between both political extremes, or at least the ugliness between them. Either you support Trump and people believe you are sexist and racist, or you didn’t vote for him and you are a snowflake who should leave the country immediately. That doesn’t, however, account for the middle ground that actually decides most elections – those put off by Hillary Clinton and what she represented as the establishment, and those who traditionally voted Republican but couldn’t bring themselves to vote for Trump. The middle, and being rational, has seemed to be lost in anything associated with Trump on either side. It just doesn’t feel like this is headed in a good direction for any of us. So what’s my point? It’s time we start acting civil about this. I watched parts of the presidential inauguration and I’m not sure there’s any way in which I am more informed now than I was before it. Stopping class to watch any inauguration doesn’t seem that useful to me regardless. Talk about it, teach about who the president was and who the new president is, but the actual act of watching it doesn’t seem that useful, regardless of the president.

Yes, it was historic when Barack Obama became our first black president. That part was a big deal. The same will be said when our first female president is elected. But the actual act of watching TV instead of teaching a lesson in school should be incredibly rare. Honestly, the only time I can ever remember the TV coming on and stopping class when I was in school was the O.J. Simpson verdict. We watched Channel One, with a much younger Anderson Cooper and plenty of Skittles ads, each morning. Then the TV rarely came back on again unless our AP History teacher wanted to show us a cool hockey fight (he was a great teacher and got us all to study and show up for way-before-school study sessions and had us passing the college boards at an incredible rate, by the way) he taped on VHS as a reward. I’ve heard the political venom plenty firsthand this fall and winter. One week, the Trump supporters are mad at me. The next (last week, for instance), it’s the opposition. That’s probably just a reflection that I’m doing my job in these tumultuous political times. I think we’re just better than this rhetoric, finger-pointing and blind belief in so many things we read that simply aren’t true, just because of our political leanings.

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Joliet plans $102M in water and sewer upgrades By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The city of Joliet will borrow $102 million to expand treatment plants, rehabilitate sanitary sewers and fix water mains this year. The projects are part of an ongoing program using loans through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to meet regulation mandates and repair aging sewers and water lines. The city uses the EPA loans because of

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the low interest, Utilities Director James Eggen said. “The interest for the year coming up is less than 2 percent,” he said. Projects this year include continued work on the combined sewer overflow program. The city expects to borrow about $50 million to make mandated improvements aimed at separating stormwater from other sewage. An additional $23.6 million will be borrowed to expand the capacities at the Aux Sable and West Side wastewater

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treatment plants. The city also will upgrade the West Side and East Side plants to meet mandated levels of phosphorous removal from sewage. The city expects to borrow $6.6 million for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. An additional $7.6 million will be borrowed for water main repairs. The loan program will continue to fund sewer and water main repairs and improvements through 2021. Through 2021, the city will borrow $168.5 million.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States as Melania Trump looks on Friday during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. See story on page 4. AP photo

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Kevin Knight, an engineer with Kinightic Corp., points to a graph showing radon as the leading cause of home-based fatalities Jan. 9 during a seminar on radon at the Plainfield Public Library.

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January is National Radon Action Month By MIKE MALLORY

mmallory@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Kevin Knight grew up on a street where five people were diagnosed with lung cancer without ever smoking cigarettes. He now operates an Illinois-based company he founded called Kinightic Corp., which advises homeowners, business owners and building managers on how to make buildings healthier, safer and more energy efficient. On Jan. 9, he gave a presentation at the Plainfield Public Library about the dangers of radon, a colorless and odorless gas that is known to cause lung cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. “This is important to me,” Knight said as he provided tips on how to miti-

gate high radon levels. It’s also important to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which designates January as National Radon Action Month. The EPA recommends testing your home for radon, attending a community event to learn more and spreading the word about the dangers of radon. Radon came to be as glaciers deposited uranium in the ground. As it decays ,it becomes radium and then radon as it leaves the soil. When inhaled, these radioactive particles can damage the cells that line the lung, according to the National Cancer Institute. Long-term exposure to radon can lead to lung cancer, the only cancer proved to be associated

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Knight, an engineer with Kinightic Corp., points to a graph showing high levels of radon across Will County on Jan. 9 during a seminar on radon at the Plainfield Public Library.

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Donald Trump takes office More than 60 House Democrats refused to attend By JULIE PACE

The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Pledging emphatically to empower America’s “forgotten men and women,” Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, taking command of a riven nation facing an unpredictable era under his assertive but untested leadership. Under cloudy, threatening skies at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, Trump painted a bleak picture of the America he now leads, declaring as he had throughout the election campaign that it is beset by crime, poverty and a lack of bold action. The billionaire businessman and reality television star – the first president who never held political office or high military rank – promised to stir a “new national pride” and protect America from the “ravages” of countries he says have stolen U.S. jobs. “This American carnage stops right here,” Trump declared. He issued a warning to the world: “From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this moment on, it’s going to be America first.” Eager to demonstrate his readiness to take actions, Trump went directly to the Oval Office, before the Friday evening inaugural balls, and signed his first executive order as president – on “Obamacare.” The order notes that Trump intends to seek the “prompt repeal” of the law. But in the meantime, it allows federal agencies to delay implementing any piece of the law that might impose a “fiscal burden” on states, health care providers, families or individuals. Trump brought his signature style to the task of governing, sprinkling his comments at three inaugural balls with references to “phony polls,” campaign victories and social media. “Let me ask you: should I keep the Twitter going?” he asked a cheering crowd of supporters before dancing with his wife, Melania, to Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” at the second ball. “The enemies keep saying, ‘Oh that’s terrible,’ but it’s a way of bypassing dishonest media.’ ” Trump also formally approved

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two former generals confirmed to Cabinet posts earlier by the Senate: James Mattis as secretary of defense and John Kelly to head the Department of Homeland Security. Vice President Mike Pence swore them in soon after. Mattis struck a different tone from his new boss in his first statement to his department: “Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work with the State Department to strengthen our alliances.” At the inauguration, the crowd

that spread out before Trump on the National Mall was notably smaller than at past inaugurals, reflecting both the divisiveness of last year’s campaign and the unpopularity of the incoming president compared with modern predecessors. After the swearing-in, demonstrations unfolded in the streets of Washington. Police in riot gear deployed pepper spray after protesters smashed the windows of downtown businesses while denouncing capitalism and the new president.

Short and pointed, Trump’s 16-minute address in the heart of Washington was a blistering rebuke of many who listened from privileged seats only feet away. Surrounded by men and women who have long filled the government’s corridors of power, the new president said that for too long, “a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost.” His predecessor, Barack Obama, sat stoically as Trump pledged to push the country in a dramatically different direction. Trump’s victory gave Republicans control of both the White House and Congress – and all but ensures conservatives can quickly pick up a seat on the closely divided Supreme Court. Despite entering a time of Republican dominance, Trump made little mention of the party’s bedrock principles: small government, social conservativism and robust American leadership around the world. Trump’s call for restrictive immigration measures, religious screening of immigrants and his caustic campaign rhetoric about women and minorities angered millions. He offered scant outreach to those who did not line up behind his candidacy, instead offering a call to “speak our minds openly, debate our disagreements honestly, but always pursue solidarity.” Despite Trump’s ominous portrait of America, he is taking the helm of a growing economy. Jobs have increased for a record 75 straight months, and the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in December, close to a nine-year low. At 70, Trump is the oldest person to be sworn in as president, marking a generational step backward after two terms for Obama, one of the youngest. In a show of solidarity, all of the living American presidents attended the inaugural, except for 92-year-old George H.W. Bush, who was hospitalized this week with pneumonia. But more than 60 House Democrats refused to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in the shadow of the Capitol dome. One Democrat who did sit among the dignitaries was Hillary Clinton, Trump’s vanquished campaign rival who was widely expected by both parties to be the one taking the oath of office. At a post-ceremony luncheon at the Capitol, Trump declared it was an honor to have her attend, and Republicans and Democrats rose and applauded.

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New Rialto board members look forward to challenge By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The new Rialto Square Theatre board meets for the first time Monday. It includes Joe Carlasare, Donnie Chestnutt, Jeff Pierson and Kathy Trizna – all of whom were appointed Tuesday by Mayor Bob O’Dekirk. They will join Robert Filotto, who was appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner earlier, and Jane Condon, who was just named to the board late Friday by the governor. Below are profiles of the mayor’s appointees.

Joe Carlasare

Carlasare is an attorney specializing in commercial and corporate law. Dealing with financial problems is what he does for a living, and he thinks he has useful knowledge and skills for the Rialto board. “When we get involved in litigation, most often there is a cash-flow issue,” Carlasare said. “The whole point is to get the facts, get people to agree, and to be a good negotiator.” Carlasare said he already has been delving into the financial problems at the Rialto, including the outstanding bills that were close to $600,000 at the end of the year.

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One goal, he said, is to establish a clear picture of the Rialto’s financial situation. Carlasare said he followed the Rialto issues closely and noticed there were conflicting versions of the theater’s Joe Carlasare condition. “I think the first and foremost thing we need to focus on is transparency, accountability and better communication overall,” he said. “If you can’t agree on any common set of facts on some- Jeff Pierson thing, that makes any conflict harder to resolve.” Carlasare was born in Harvey, where his grandfather was a fire chief. He grew up in Frankfort and lives in Joliet. He is a lawyer for the firm Smith Amundsen in Chicago.

Donnie Chestnutt

Chestnutt is a banker who has been active in the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry, where she is a past board chairwoman, and the Will County Center for Economic Development. She also is a past board chairwoman at the Joliet City Center Partnership,

which promotes downtown Joliet. “My goal in being part of this newly created team is to help make the Rialto self-sustaining so it can be a gem to Donnie attract people to Joliet,” Chestnutt she said. “It’s one of those places you can go to and feel transformed because it’s such a beautiful building.” Chestnutt said it was early for her to offer an analysis of the Rialto’s Kathy Trizna problems. “I want to be able to analyze everything that has taken place so we can map out a direction that we want to go,” she said. A Joliet resident, Chestnutt has been in the banking business for 29 years, She currently is vice president of commercial services at the Providence Bank & Trust office in Lockport.

Jeff Pierson

Pierson is the one appointee currently serving on a government board. He is president of the Joliet Township High School District 204 board. “I’ve been on the [school] board since 2001,” he said. “At that time, the school

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Kathy Trizna

Trizna is co-owner of Chicago Street Bar & Grill in downtown Joliet, and she knows the difference a good night at the Rialto can make for downtown restaurants and bars. “The better the Rialto does, the better it is for downtown,” Trizna said. “It is a showplace. It can be a drawing point

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8 Jane Condon named to Rialto board By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Joliet business owner and former school sports standout Jane Condon was named to the Rialto Square Theatre board on Friday. Condon was appointed to the board by Gov. Bruce Rauner. She became the sixth appointment since the entire Rialto board resigned Dec. 29. One Jane Condon vacancy remains to be filled. Condon becomes the third business owner to join the new board at the Rialto, which had a backlog of nearly

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Continued from page 6 for downtown. I’m obviously pro-Rialto, but I think you have to keep a level head.” One way Trizna is keeping a level head is by not overpromising what she can do as a new board member. “I don’t want to stick my neck out too far, because I don’t fully know what I’m walking into,” she said. But Trizna does have experience on

$600,000 in unpaid bills at the end of 2016. She owns First Choice Temporary Services on Essington Road, a business she had had for more than 25 years. Condon said she has an interest in the Rialto as a lifelong Joliet resident and is “excited about the newly formed board.” She currently is a member of the Lewis University Board of Trustees and the Will County Public Buildings Commission. She is a past board member of the Joliet Park District. She has also served as a past chairwoman of the Joliet Catholic Academy Board of Directors and is a past board member with the Joliet Region Chamber of

See CONDON, page 18 how to attract customers and audiences. Chicago Street Bar & Grill does bring in live bands. Also, Trizna and her husband, Mike Trizna, organize Hopstring Fest, a popular music festival held each summer at the Slammers stadium. Kathy Trizna said she has learned a few things about the entertainment business. “A lot of people get excited about certain bands, but you have to look at your venue and who you can draw,” she said. “At the end of the day, you have to make a profit.”

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tested in the lowest livable levels of your home, such as a walk-in basement. The Will County Health Department is offering kits for $8 that allow residents to test the air in their homes. Through electronic billboards around the area, the department is reminding residents about Radon Action Month by encouraging people to test homes for radon. Knight recommends getting your home tested every few years, and more frequently in newer homes. “In new homes where soil hasn’t settled, there can be some substantial changes year to year,” he said. Knight, an engineer, said sealing your basement can reduce paths for gas, creatures, water and other things to enter the home. If a home test shows high levels of radon, Knight advises contacting a licensed radon mitigation professional to look at ways to help the radon escape.

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fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Herald-News reporter Felix Sarver recently spoke with Michael McGreal, Joliet Junior College culinary arts department chairman, about how he entered the world of the culinary arts and came to JJC. McGreal’s department recently moved to a new home at the college’s City Center Campus, which opened earlier this month.

had at least a third less students than what we have right now. … We’ve seen just kind of like the industry shift a lot. The days that I went to culinary school, a typical [class] might be say 14 men or one or two women in the class. Now, when you see our classes, we’re probably about 60 percent female and the age demographic has changed a lot. … Really, the whole face of our program has changed dramatically.

Sarver: How did you come to JJC to teach the culinary arts? McGreal: When I had gone back to

culinary school back in the [1980s], I had said to my parents right when it was graduation time, I said, “You know, I think someday I would love to go and be a culinary school teacher,” and my mom said, “Why would you want to do that? I thought you want to be a restaurant chef,” and I said, “Well, I would, but someday I think it’d be natural to go back and teach people that want to go into the business, too.” I had such great teachers when I went to culinary school. … I worked in the industry for a while and my mom called me … [and said], “I just saw in the paper that JJC is looking

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for a full-time, tenured-track faculty member for a culinary program.” To this day my mom says, “I just want to let you know, you owe everything to me because I called you at the restaurant.”

ing up at all. My mom cooked a nice big family meal every day, we had dinner at home as a family … When I got to college, I worked in the cafeteria to pay my bills and room and board, and because I was a hardworking kid from a very hardworking family structure, I was very serious and focused and hardworking and I moved up really quick in the cafeteria … After about a year and a half, I became the banquet chef for the university. … Again, I got a call from my parents … [My dad] said, “Are you ever going to get your college degree? You’ve been up there for five years ...

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bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET TOWNSHIP – A Joliet Township man was jailed Thursday on animal cruelty charges after police allegedly found four neglected dogs and one dead one last month at his residence. Brian Keltz, 26, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and was released after posting $10,000 bond, according to jail records. On Dec. 1, animal control officers called Will County Sheriff’s deputies to Keltz’s residence in the 800 block of Spencer Road after a witness reported a dead dog inside the house. Sheriff’s spokeswoman Kathy Hoffmeyer said animal control had been to Keltz’s home on three previous occasions.

“Deputies went in to find one dead dog in a cage filled with feces and urine. They also found four living dogs – all under 30 pounds – with tow chains around their necks. All of them were malnourished and had worms,” Hoffmeyer said. Hoffmeyer said Keltz admitted breeding the dogs and said they stayed outside regardless of weather conditions. “He did have a doghouse near one dog, but the chain on its neck was too heavy, it couldn’t lift up its head to go in,” Hoffmeyer said. The living dogs were taken by animal control to a veterinarian and Keltz was ticketed for not registering the dogs, Hoffmeyer said. After the case was reviewed, an arrest warrant for Keltz was issued Dec. 23.

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Police: Teens in stolen car attempt to rob Wal-Mart, lead officers on chase By BRIAN STANLEY

bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Police say teens tried stealing TVs from Wal-Mart while their companions led officers on a chase in a stolen car Friday. The incident began shortly before 12:45 p.m., when the two 17-year-old boys and two 16-year-old boys arrived at Wal-Mart, 1401 Route 59 in Joliet, in a gray Dodge Intrepid, Deputy Chief Ed Gregory said. “Store security called [police] for a shoplifting in progress. The 17-yearolds went into the store while the two 16-year-olds waited in the vehicle,” Gregory said. “One of our captains was in the area and checked the registration on the Intrepid to learn it had been stolen out of Markham.” But when the 16-year-olds saw police near the vehicle, they sped off onto Route 59 and drove south into Shorewood, Gregory said. Joliet and Shorewood officers pursued the vehicle to Vertin Drive, where the driver lost control and struck a mailbox. Gregory said the teens ran into a nearby field but were captured. “Meanwhile, back at the Wal-Mart, the 17-year-olds had begun staging

“One of the security guards recognized them from a similar theft Thursday at the Wal-Mart store at 2424 W. Jefferson St.” Ed Gregory

Joliet Police deputy chief television sets into shopping carts,” Gregory said. “One of the security guards recognized them from a similar theft Thursday at the Wal-Mart store at 2424 W. Jefferson St.” When the 17-year-olds saw the 16-year-olds drive off while followed by police, they abandoned the carts and ran across Route 59, Gregory said. They were taken into custody at the nearby Culver’s parking lot. Gregory said surveillance video shows all four suspects were in the stolen car. They were arrested on charges of possession of a stolen motor vehicle. All four teens are from the Markham area. “There have been similar thefts in several other south suburban jurisdictions, and their investigators will be coming to the station for interviews,” Gregory said.

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NEW LENOX – The Lincoln-Way District 210 finance director recently gave an analysis of student activity funds that addressed one of the findings of a fiscal 2016 audit. A single audit report from Wermer, Rogers, Doran & Ruzon found that certain district activity was being recorded in the student activity funds’ accounts and in the firm’s testing, certain payments from a student activity account were noted as district activity. District officials have put together a list of items they need to complete to improve accounting practices that were identified in the audit. Kelly Luzzo, the district’s finance director, said at Thursday’s school board meeting there was land purchased out of the student activity account that should have never been purchased from it. In her student activity analysis, available on the district’s BoardDocs website, she made recommendations to close student activity accounts that contain district activity and move remaining balances to the district’s educational fund. She said money was not being taken away from students but that the district was changing how it was accounting for student activity funds. “These are curricular items. They really should just fall under our budget and be part of our educational fund and not be accounted for as a student activity because they do not meet the definition of student activity,” she said. Luzzo also suggested having the district’s music and athletic booster clubs become 501(c)(3) nonprofits, which other districts have done. In her report, she stated the clubs’ accounts contain the “majority of the activity in our student

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Marie L. Bloomquist (Dion), age 90, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at Paradise Park Assisted Living & Memory Care in Fox Lake. Marie was born and raised in Kankakee and then lived in Lockport for 45 years. Marie is survived by her loving family, children, Raymond (Connie) Bloomquist, Jr., Jean (Hollis) Hollenberg; grandchildren, Stacy (Kevin) Larson, Scott Bloomquist, Brigitte Stormshak, Lana (Eric) Hungerford, Brent (Megan) Hollenberg; many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Katherine Dion (Meyer); husband, Raymond Bloomquist Sr.; son, Randall Bloomquist; siblings, Louis Dion, Regina Brosseau, Francis Dion, Anita Moody and Katherine Guimond. All services for Marie will be private. Memorial donations maybe made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Paradise Park Assisted Living & Memory Care, Fox Lake or St. Dennis Church, Lockport. Arrangements by Goodale Memorial Chapel, Lockport, IL. For information, www. goodalememorialchapel.com 815-838-1533.

Crystal Rose Groenendal, age 31, of Morris, passed away suddenly, January 19, 2017. Born December 30, 1985 in Berwyn, IL Survived by her husband, Alex Rodriguez; children, Lia Elizabeth Hawkins, Jaelyn Elizabeth Berger and Dezirae Quinn-Valentina; her parents, Steven (Daphne) Groenendal, Deborah (Jimmy) Green and Dino Galluzzi; siblings, Gina Galluzzi, Samuel Galluzzi, Emmy Brown and Michael Brown; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation for Crystal Rose Groenendal will be held Monday, January 23, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until time of services at 7:30 p.m., at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet. Cremation Rites will be accorded following services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for her children would be appreciated. For information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www. fredcdames.com

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CHARLES R. CAREY SR. Charles “Chuck” Russell Carey Sr., 93, passed into the arms of Jesus on January 2 with family at his side. Born in St. Anne, Illinois, he moved to Chicago. While serving in the Army Air Corps, he married Agnes in Kirkwood, MO. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Beulah, sister Elaine, son Michael, and

grandson David. Survived by beloved wife and children Douglas (Patricia) Carey, Charles Carey Jr. (Audrey), Steven Carey (Margretel), Kathleen Townsend, James Carey, and Daniel Carey; sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Chuck was a meat cutter and for 25 years enjoyed working with customers in Tinley Park. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and (sometimes) the Chicago Bears. In his youth he raced several times at drag strips. In later years his dog Max was always at his side. A celebration in memory of Chuck will be held on Feb. 12, 3:00PM at Grace Fellowship Church, 11049 W. LaPorte Rd, Mokena IL. Chuck’s family extends sincere thanks to volunteers and professionals related to Joliet Area Hospice; The Journey Church and Pastors Doug and Laury Hunter; and Cindy Fonseca. Info: chuckmemorial@yahoo.com

KURT B. HISCHIER Kurt B. Hischier, 56, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, January 17,2017. Kurt was born in Joliet to James F. and Darlyne P. (nee Cleveland) Hischier. Husband of Jennifer (nee Knechtsberger); loving father of Michael and Christian; dear brother of Jeff (Pam) Hischier and Susan (James) Hornichak; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends also survive. Kurt was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was employed as a letter carrier by the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, the past 15 years serving the people of New Lenox. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox on Sunday, January 22, 2016 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Service on Monday, January 23, 2017 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:15am to St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church 127 S. Briggs St. Joliet for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Interment with Honors at Abraham Lincoln National cemetery, Elwood, IL. www.kurtzmemorialchapel. com or 815-485-3700 for info. • Continued on page 22

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with them, not because they were ill, not because they were old, but because of the choice of a man old enough to know better,” Klika said. Defense attorney Glenn Jazwiec called 20 witnesses to testify on Wiesch’s behalf. His parents, siblings, other relatives and longtime friends said the owner of a Monee masonry business regrets his actions. Christy Pirc, who oversaw the alcohol-monitoring bracelet Wiesch had to wear as a condition of bail, said Wiesch, who did not violate his sobriety, was one of the most remorseful clients she’s ever had.

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your favorite dish to make?” are probably like the big two questions everybody asks a chef. It’s so hard because I think for us it’s different – it’s like music. … A lot of it depends on the mood you’re in. … There’s so many amazing restaurants and one of them that’s probably my top of all is in Chicago at Blackbird. The cool thing now is the executive chef [Ryan Pfeiffer] is one of our

ments to the board. Rauner appointed Joliet accountant and business owner Robert Filotto to the board on Jan. 4. Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk has four appointments, which were made Tuesday. They included Kathy Trizna, co-owner of Chicago Street Sports Bar & Grill. Other mayoral appointments were attorney Joe Carlasare; Donnie Chestnutt, a local banker; and Jeff Pierson, a financial adviser who is president of the Joliet Township High School District 204 board. “I only wish the DUI offender in my case was as resourceful as Mr. Wiesch is,” she said. After Pirc’s 4-yearold daughter was killed by a drunken driver in 1999, her parents started the Taylor Pirc Video Project where local police departments began using cameras to document DUI arrests. It appears Jazwiec will argue the “extraordinary circumstance” that the law requires for Wiesch to receive probation is that for four years he has been a single father to two young girls. “My father has had to raise my [9-year-old] sister and I with no help since my mother walked out,” Marti Wiesch testified on the day before her 13th birthday. Sentencing will continue Tuesday. students, one of our graduates. I just went there over the holiday break for the first time. He’s been the executive chef now and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. … Now, to see him as an executive chef of one of the top restaurants in the U.S. is mind-blowing to me and inspiring to me.

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MARY J. KAFFER Mary J. Kaffer (nee Sullivan), age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL following a courageous battle with leukemia with her family by her side. Born in Joliet, a graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1967. Retired from J.U.L.I.E. as a call center operator after many years of service. Mary’s family was her life, caring for them, loving them, and seeing the world through their eyes was her life’s work. Preceded by her infant daughter, Nicole M. Kaffer (1984); her parents, John and Bernadette (nee Lambert) Sullivan; and one brother, John L. Sullivan Jr. Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Robert “Bob” Kaffer Jr. of Plainfield; two sons, Jason C. (Theresa) White of Oswego and Timothy R. (Catherine) Kaffer of Wheeling; one daughter, Elizabeth K. (fiancé Nick Medved) Kaffer of Plainfield; two sisters, Janet Anderson and Judith Newman both of Joliet; and one sister-in-law, Joan Sullivan of Crest Hill. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Funeral Services for Mary J. Kaffer will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL to St. Francis Xavier

Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. As it was Mary’s request, cremation rites will be accorded following her visitation. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call 815-7415500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www. fredcdames.com.

KATHLEEN J. KRAKAR Kathleen J. Krakar (nee Taylor), age 65, entered into eternal life on Thursday, January 19, 2017 with her loving husband by her side. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, David Krakar; three stepdaughters; Shelly (Lovell) Hatfield of Joliet, IL, Tracy (Thomas Johnson) Krakar of Joliet, IL, and Bethany (Mathew) Bruss of Wabash, IN; four loving grandchildren, Timothy Hatfield, Terry Krakar, Jacob and Rebecca Bruss; caring brother, Michael (Sarah) Taylor of Plainfield, IL. Preceded in death by her parents, John and

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survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis G. Lenard; parents, Gus and Acrivy Helopoulos; two brothers, George and Spero Helopoulos; one sister, Alexandra Zerites. Born in Kankakee, IL living in Joliet most of her life. Member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Kankakee, IL. Private Funeral Services were held, Friday January 20, 2017 at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home with Father William Conjelko officiating. Interment Mound Grove Gardens of Memory, Kankakee, IL. Memorials to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church or the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

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Helen V. Lambert (née Vogrin), age 87, of Joliet, passed away peacefully following a brief illness and surrounded by family on January 16, 2017, two years to the day after her husband’s passing. Helen was born May 11, 1929, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Likovic) Vogrin. Her husband, Daniel J. Lambert, preceded her in death after 62 years of marriage. Helen devoted her life to caring for her husband and their six children. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Todd) Hogan, Daniel (Debra) Lambert, Peggy (Patrick Monshau) Velemir, James (Paula) Lambert, Terence Lambert, and Timothy (Teri) Lambert; grandchildren Jennifer (David) Dwelle, Laura (Terry) Lewis, Stephanie (Patrick) Forster, Kyle Hogan, Kathryn (Aaron) Bloomfield, Daniel (Kelley) Lambert, Jessica Velemir, Martin Velemir, Jamie (Michael) Stevenson, Melissa Lambert, Michael Lambert, Jacey Lambert and Luke Lambert; and 13 great-grandchildren with another one due in February. She is also survived by her sisters, Rosemary (Robert) Stephen, Marilyn (Joseph) Feehan, Yvonne (David) Callans, and Barbara (Robert-dec) Hag-

gerty; her brother Joseph (Joyce-dec) Vogrin; sister-in-law, Sharon (James-dec) Lambert; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. In addition to her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Marie; her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and George Eberhard; sisters, Jayne and Dorothea Vogrin; brother-in-law, Robert Haggerty; sister-in-law, Joyce Vogrin; brothers and sister-in-law, Thomas and Janice Lambert and James Lambert. Helen attended St. John the Baptist School and St. Francis Academy where she was salutatorian of the class of 1947. After graduation she worked at Fitzgerald Furniture Company and then at Blockson Chemical until she became a full-time mother to raise her children. Helen was active in volunteer work at St. Paul’s School, SFA and JCHS and was involved in Mothers’ Clubs at these schools. She was the person family members and friends called when they needed information or advice. She loved her family and her friends and spending time with them. Visitation for Helen V. Lambert will be Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 9:00 AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 18 Woodlawn Ave, Joliet. Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National

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DOLORES L. McDONALD Born: January 17, 1926 Died: January 20, 2017

Dolores Lillian McDonald (nee Dolinshek) “Dee,” age 91. At rest Friday, January 20, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family after a 10year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born January 17, 1926 in Rockdale, IL to Frank and Mary (nee Vadich) Dolinshek. She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, and playing bridge with the Bridge Club. Retired from JEMCO Engineering. Dolores was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Minooka. Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, John M. McDonald; her children, Terry (Beth), Mary Kay (Mike) Theis, Tim (Cindy), and Tom (Donna); proud grandmother of twelve, Michelle (Kellen) Walker, Megan (John) Goolsby, Jake (Mandy) Theis, Erin (Justin) Knapp, Ryne Theis, Timmy (Rhea-Ann), Melissa (Adam) Bell, Joel (fiancee Linnea Leonard), Danny (Jenny) Peterson, Luke, Katelyn, and Lindsey McDonald; great-grandmother of thirteen; sister, Ann Quiqley; and aunt of many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to her devoted caregiver, Karen Easton. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marie Kuban, Bernadine O’Connor, and Terrie Peterson; brother-in-laws, Francis Quiqley, Ben Kuban, Ray O’Connor, and Pete Peterson. Funeral Services for Dolores Lillian McDonald will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Minooka, IL where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Minooka, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call 815-7415500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www. fredcdames.com.

Dr. Eugene F. Meyer, 78, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan 16, 2017. He was born May 6, 1938, in Michigan City, Indiana, and was a 15-year resident of Nevada. Eugene graduated from Lewis College of Science and Technology receiving his BS degree with honor on June 5, 1960. He went on to successfully obtain his Ph.D. from Florida State University and became a professor of chemistry. Gene worked for the EPA for a short time and subsequently started his own very successful environmental consulting company, whereby his brilliant testimony for the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Federal environmental cases, made him one of their most highly sought after expert witnesses – having never lost a case for them. He is also the celebrated author of “Chemistry of Hazardous Materials,” which is a comprehensive textbook for firefighters – with his Sixth Edition currently in circulation and his seventh edition pending future publication. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister; and beloved wife, Phyllis, who was his one and only true love and companion in life. Gene and his wife shared a love of traveling and cruised the globe in pursuit of endless new experiences and adventures. Gene is survived by his brother, Robert; his children, Holly, Lorna and David; and grandchildren, John, Ellen, Ryan and Lauren; and great-grandchildren, Aurora and Noah; along with numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. The family requests any gifts, memorials or donations be made to the Foundation for First Responders and Firefighters, PO Box 250900, Milwaukee, WI 53225-6516. Family and friends will celebrate his life in a private gathering on Saturday, Jan 21, 2017. Dad will be deeply missed by all those who loved him and he will remain in our hearts always and forever.

55, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at her residence in Morris. Born on December 27, 1961 in Joliet to Frederick L and Delores Fronek. A 1979 graduate of Joliet West High School. Sandra was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and was a regular at the Knights of Columbus, where she loved to play bingo. She enjoyed cooking for family card parties and was also an avid crossword puzzler. She had a smile that was larger than life, and a kind word for everyone she met. As much as she loved the sun, she was the light in everyone’s life. She will be loved and missed by all that knew her. Preceded by her parents; three brothers, David L., Bruce W. and Roger D. Fronek; and two nephews, Matthew and Michael Fronek. Survived by her husband, Leonard E. Rochnowski; two daughters, Ashley and Jessica Rochnowski; siblings, Roy Allen (Laurie) Fronek, Susan Fronek and Fred (Brenda) Fronek; her beloved little poodle, “Kiki”; a close niece, Becky Fronek; several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Sandra Lynn Rochnowski will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL . Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday 2:00 to 6:00 pm. For more information please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com

JUDITH K. ROSE

Born: August 15, 1948; in Joliet, IL Died: January 18, 2017; in Nappanee, IN Judith K. Rose, 68 years old, of Nappanee, IN, died Jan. 18, 2017 at her home. She was born August 15, 1948 in Joliet, IL to William L. and Loretta M. (Johnson) Castello. Judy attended Minooka schools and grew up in Shorewood, IL before moving to Indiana in the 1970s. She worked at a variety of jobs during her career. She married Charles Rose on Sept. 1, 1989 in Argos, IN. Her smile, sense of humor and great cooking, will be greatly missed by family and friends. Judy is survived by her husband, Charles Rose, Sr., son, Charles, Jr.; two brothers, William (Sandy) Castello, Jr. of Michigan City, IN; David (Judy) Castello of Ocala, FL; and three sisters, Diane (Stephen) Bailey of West Frankfort, IL; Pam (Don) Birkey of Channahon, IL; and Valerie (John) Davis of Fallston, MD. Nephews and Nieces, Bill (Lori) Castello III, Joe Castello, Gina (Alex) Baxter, Stacy (Dane) Johns, David (Lisa) Castello, Donald (Degi) Birkey, Brian Birkey, Angela (Joe) Dailing and Ryan Davis; 10 great nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Vincent Castello. Mrs. Judy Rose will be cremated and graveside services will take place at a later date. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, IN are in charge of arrangements. • Continued on page 25

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dale Civic Center. Carmalita Cahill, one of the chant leaders of the march, told The Southern Illinoisan she was taking a page from a lesson she taught her children. “Don’t complain about something unless you are willing to do something to change it,” Cahill said. She added that while events like Saturday’s march are important, the goal is to harness people’s energy and “put it toward what we need to do here.”

In Chicago, the more than 300-acre Grant Park filled to capacity, with so many people spilling onto surrounding blocks for a pre-march rally that organizers canceled the march for safety reasons. But people flooded the streets after the rally concluded anyway, some unaware the march had been called off. They moved slowly through the streets, voicing support for women’s and immigrant rights, Black Lives Matter, education and other causes.

Donna Martin, a pastry chef and consultant from Chicago, said she came out because “I wanted to show there are more of us than there are of them.” She carried a sign that said “There’s no sign big enough to list all the reasons I’m here.” Martin, 42, said the large number of people at the event sent a clear message. “It means we are powerful,” Martin said. “Everything’s going to be OK.”

assumed that a Chicago resident was using the rental car more than half the time in the city. Enterprise and Hertz filed a lawsuit. A Cook County judge struck down the tax, but an appellate court reversed the decision. The state Supreme Court overturned that ruling Friday. Chicago defended the tax, saying residents who rent cars nearby should pay a tax for city services.

a voice on a recording tells them that they are under criminal investigation and that they should send $600. The calls appear to be a state police phone number. The state police statement said people are deceived because the number has been doctored to make it appear it is a legitimate state police phone number by a practice called “ID spoofing.” The agency is reminding people that it never solicits money on the phone.

who played on one of the teams featured in the 1994 documentary “Hoop Dreams.” Shawn Harrington was shot twice while shielding his daughter after gunmen opened fire on their car at a traffic stop in the city’s Humboldt Park neighborhood in 2014. Authorities said the attackers mistook the car for another that had been involved in an earlier shooting. Tandra Simonton, a spokeswoman for prosecutors, said a jury on Friday convicted Cedryk Davis and Deandre Thompson in the attack, which left Harrington paralyzed from the waist down. Their sentencing is set for Feb. 28. Harrington is an assistant basketball coach at Marshall. He played for the team when “Hoop Dreams” was being filmed.

Illinois State Police warning people about a phone scam

CHICAGO – Illinois State Police are warning Illinois residents about a phone scam that is happening around the state. In a news release, the agency said people have been reporting to troopers that they have been receiving phone calls in which

2 convicted in shooting that paralyzed basketball coach

CHICAGO – Two men have been convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that paralyzed a Chicago high school basketball coach

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JOHN WALKER John (Tom) Walker, age 77, passed away January 18th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Survived by his loving wife, Ann; sons, John, Tim, & Jeff; numerous nieces and nephews, and

countless friends. A graduate of Joliet Catholic H.S., Tom began his career with the Joliet Boys Club. Beyond that, he entered the pre-insulated piping industry and retired as VP of Sales and Marketing for Thermacor Process of Ft. Worth, TX. An avid sportsman and golfer, Tom also enjoyed coaching his son’s various sports teams.

A life well lived. A man truly loved. A service will be held Sunday, January 22 at 1:00 PM at Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL (www.baird-casefh. com). In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. An additional memorial/visitation will be arranged in Joliet at a later date.

LESLIE L. WICKS Leslie L. Wicks, age 61, of Joliet passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Arrangements by Bolingbrook McCauley Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 630-759-1212.

• Sunday, January 22, 2017

CHICAGO – Dorothy DeCarlo burned her bra during college 50 years ago to fight for women’s rights. As she stood among a sea of people gathered for a women’s rally and march in downtown Chicago on Saturday, she carried a sign that stated: “I can’t believe I still have to protest this [expletive].” “I thought we took the bruises. I thought it was over,” said DeCarlo, 69, of Chicago. “I never thought we would be in 2017 and even have to consider this.” Chicago’s event was one of hundreds across Illinois and the U.S. aimed at sending a message to President Donald Trump that women will push back against policies or positions that violate their rights. In Rockford, more than 1,000 men, women and children marched downtown, the Rockford Register Star reported. Many carried signs and chanted “Love trumps hate.” U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin helped rally a crowd outside the Old State Capitol in Springfield, urging them to get involved. The Southern Illinois Women’s March drew nearly 1,000 people, some sporting hot pink hats, for a roughly 1-mile walk that started at the Carbon-

Protesters demonstrate against newly inaugurated President Donald Trump to fight for women’s rights during a planned march Saturday in Chicago.

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS European nationalists ring in Trump presidency

said two more wounded victims died in the hospital, increasing the KOBLENZ, Germany – European death toll. Shahid Khan, an assistant tribal nationalist leaders came together Saturday in a show of strength at administrator, said the explosion took place when the market was the start of a year of big election tests, celebrating Donald Trump’s crowded with retailers buying inauguration as U.S. president and fruits and vegetables from a wholesale shop. He said the attack declaring themselves a realistic was being investigated. alternative to the continent’s Lashker-e-Jhangvi, a banned governments. sectarian militant group that has Right-wing populist leaders attacked minority Shiites Muslims from France, the Netherlands, in the past, claimed responsibility Germany, Italy and elsewhere strode confidently into the Koblenz for the attack. congress hall on the banks of the Rhine River ahead of a flag-waving Search for avalanche escort, setting the tone for a gath- survivors in Italy continues FARINDOLA, Italy – Using saws, ering whose mood was buoyed shovels and their gloved hands, by Trump’s swearing-in. The European parties hope for similar rescue workers advanced Saturday success in tapping anti-establish- through the wreckage of an avament and protectionist sentiment lanche-destroyed hotel in central Italy, listening hard for any signs in elections this year. “I believe we are witnessing his- of more survivors among the 23 toric times,” Dutch anti-Islam lead- missing guests and hotel workers. Falling snow reduced visibility er Geert Wilders said. “The world and raised new fears that a fresh is changing. America is changing. Europe is changing. And the people wall of snow could barrel down upon the emergency workers at start getting in charge again.” the site in Italy’s Apennines mountains. Rescuers were working Pakistani bomb blast kills 22, wounds at least 50 around the clock and said the risk of a new avalanche was very high. PESHAWAR, Pakistan – A bomb By Saturday, nine survivors and exploded Saturday in a market in a five bodies had been pulled out northwest tribal region bordering of what was the Hotel Rigopiano, Afghanistan, killing 22 people and wounding at least 50, officials said. now a ruin under the weight of tons of snow that cascaded down the Dr. Sabir Hussain at the main hospital in Parachinar, the capital mountain Wednesday afternoon. of Pakistan’s Kurram tribal region, – Wire reports

More than 1M worldwide join city demonstrations By NANCY BENAC and BEN NUCKOLS

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – In a global exclamation of defiance and solidarity, more than 1 million people rallied at women’s marches in the nation’s capital and cities around the world Saturday to send President Donald Trump an emphatic message on his first full day in office that they won’t let his agenda go unchallenged. “Welcome to your first day, we will not go away!” marchers in Washington chanted. Many of the women came wearing pink, pointy-eared “pussyhats” to mock the new president. Plenty of men joined in, too, contributing to surprising numbers everywhere from New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles to Mexico City, Paris, Berlin, London, Prague and Sydney. The Washington rally alone attracted over 500,000 people according to city officials – apparently more than Trump’s inauguration drew on Friday. It was easily one of the biggest demonstrations in the city’s history, and as night fell, not a single arrest was reported. The international outpouring served to underscore the degree to which Trump has unsettled people in both hemispheres. “We march today for the moral core of this nation, against which our new president is waging a war,” actress America Ferrera told the Washington crowd. “Our dignity, our character, our rights have all been under attack, and a platform of hate and division assumed power yesterday. But the president is not America. ... We are America, and we are here to stay.” Turnout in the capital was so heavy that the designated march route alongside the National Mall was impassable. Protesters were told to make their way to the Ellipse near the White House by way of other streets, triggering a chaotic scene that snarled downtown

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A crowd of mostly women begins to gather Saturday and sets out to make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency in Washington, D.C. Washington. Long after the program had ended, groups of demonstrators were still marching and chanting in different parts of the city. White House press secretary Sean Spicer had no comment on the march except to note that there were no firm numbers for turnout because the National Park Service no longer provides crowd estimates. Around the world, women brandished signs with slogans such as “Women won’t back down” and “Less fear more love.” They decried Trump’s stand on such issues as abortion, health care, diversity and climate change. And they branded him a sexist, a bully, a bigot and more. “We want a leader, not a creepy tweeter,” some marchers chanted in Washington. In Chicago, organizers canceled the march portion of their event for safety reasons because of an overflow crowd that reached an estimated 250,000. People made their way through the streets on their own anyway. In New York, well over 100,000 marched past Trump’s home at glittering Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue. More than 100,000 also gathered on Boston Common, and a similar number demonstrated in Los Angeles. In Miami, real estate agent

Regina Vasquez, 51, brought a sign saying “Repeal and Replace Trump.” “I believe that strength is in the numbers, and that we should all come out and not make Trump the new normal,” she said. All told, more than 600 “sister marches” were planned worldwide. Crowd estimates from police and organizers around the globe added up to well over a million. “I feel very optimistic even though it’s a miserable moment,” said Madeline Schwartzman of New York City, who brought her twin 13-year-old daughters to the Washington rally. “I feel power.” Retired teacher Linda Lastella, 69, who came to Washington from Metuchen, New Jersey, said she had never marched before but felt the need to speak out when “many nations are experiencing this same kind of pullback and hateful, hateful attitudes.” “It just seemed like we needed to make a very firm stand of where we were,” she said. As the demonstrators rallied alongside the National Mall, Trump opened his first full day as president by attending a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, a tradition for the day after inauguration, and later visited the CIA.

By JEFF AMY and REBECCA SANTANA The Associated Press

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Shanise McMorris grieves Saturday on the slab of her Hattiesburg, Miss., home after an early tornado hit the city. She, her husband or their two children were not injured when the roof collapsed on them. The tornado was part of a wall of stormy weather traveling across the region, bringing with it rain and unstable conditions. when the twister touched down around 3:35 a.m. Saturday. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says damage reports indicate it touched down in Lamar County before ripping into Forrest County and skirting just south of downtown Hattiesburg – the state’s fourth-largest city.

The tornado continued across the Leaf River into neighboring Petal. Emergency management officials said the severe weather also damaged Perry and Jones counties. Teams are out assessing the damage. Already they know that the tornado was accompanied by a deluge of rain –

Displaced Syrians finally getting official paperwork By BASSEM MROUE The Associated Press

JIBREEN, Syria – Fatima Museitif got married three years ago and soon gave birth to two boys. Her husband died last year but since she was living in a rebel-held eastern neighborhood of Aleppo, she couldn’t obtain a marriage certificate, a death certificate for her husband or birth certificates for her children. Now the 22-year-old is waiting for those documents as a Syrian nongovernmental organization and the U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, have set up an office at a shelter for displaced people just south of Aleppo so the displaced can finally obtain official government certificates or new identity cards. Syrian rebels took control of large parts of east Aleppo in July 2012, and for more than four years residents in rebel-held areas were not able to register themselves because the state had no presence. Those who registered themselves at courthouses or local offices run by the rebels received documents that are not recognized by the Syrian government. In December, government forces

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Women wait Saturday outside the Free Legal Support Program office in a shelter in Jibreen, Syria. Syrian rebels stormed and controlled wide parts of east Aleppo in July 2012, and since then, most residents in areas held by insurgents were not able to register themselves because the state had no presence. Those who registered themselves at courthouses run by rebels had documents that the Syrian government does not recognize. captured all of eastern Aleppo, bring- victory for President Bashar Assad ing the city under full state control for since Syria’s crisis began in March the first time in more than four years. 2011. The capture of Aleppo was the biggest Thousands of east Aleppo residents

left their neighborhoods and moved to nearby areas, including this village that is a main shelter for the tens of thousands of mostly impoverished displaced people. Many of those who left are, like Museitif, living without official documents – making their movement difficult in a country where security is extremely tight amid a war now in its sixth year. In Jibreen, scores of men and women gathered outside the Free Legal Support Program that is run by UNHCR and the Syrian Trust for Development – a local NGO that was established by Syria’s first lady Asma Assad to help individuals in need. The office opens four days a week and is usually packed with people seeking official documents. Fatima Akkam, a lawyer who works at the office said that since late last year, the Jibreen office has registered some 500 legal cases – mostly new identity cards to replace lost or damaged ones or to register marriages or births. She said 900 more cases currently are being processed. In addition to the Jibreen office, there are six offices in Aleppo and nearby villages – raising the number of cases into the thousands.

• Sunday, January 22, 2017

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Rain was pouring down in the pre-dawn darkness, and the wind was picking up as Darryl McMorris ran for his daughters’ bedroom. The windows started blowing out as he dove on top of his girls, grabbing one under each arm as he tried to protect them. “As soon as I did that, it seemed like we were flying in the air,” he recalled Saturday. Walls began to collapse and the house began to blow apart as his daughters screamed. But he held on tight. When the tornado finished ripping its way through their Hattiesburg home, he and the two girls were under a wall. Their house appears to be a total loss, bedding tossed 50 feet into a tree and their oldest daughter asking, “Is God mad at us?” But they’re alive. “I don’t see how we survived this,” said his fiancée, Shanise. Across the tornado’s devastating path, families were taking stock of the damage, hugging friends and neighbors, grieving over the remains of their homes and in many cases mourning those killed. Authorities said four people died

3.42 inches over a six- to seven-hour period Saturday morning – Hefferan said. And the bad weather isn’t over yet. The weather service anticipated another round Saturday night. A tornado watch was in effect until 9 p.m. in parts of southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi, warning that hail, gusting winds and tornadoes are possible. Forrest County Coroner Butch Benedict on Saturday afternoon released the names of the dead: Earnest Perkins, 58; Cleveland Madison, 20; David Wayne McCoy, 47; and Simona Cox, 72. Monica McCarty lost her father – Perkins – who died in the same trailer park where she and her boyfriend live and her son – Madison – who was apparently crushed to death while in bed at her mother’s house where he lived. Standing amid the tornado’s carnage, McCarty wept as her boyfriend, Tackeem Molley, comforted her. “They couldn’t get him out of the house. They said he was lying in the bed,” McCarty said of her son. Molley said he and McCarty were in a trailer when the storm hit. Molley, whose bare foot was bandaged, said he climbed out through a hole in what had either been the trailer’s roof or wall. “I had a little hole I could squeeze out of,” he said.

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Mississippi tornado wreaks havoc, kills 4

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BUSINESS

Trend of ‘telescoping’ leads to bad service Dear Mr. Berko: After spending 55 minutes on the phone with Verizon and being switched to four different departments, I think I got my problem solved. Then I had to call American Express and was placed on hold for probably five minutes. (The people there always keep me on hold.) Later that day, I had to fix a dispute with American Electric Power, which is my utility. The people there kept me on hold twice for over 10 minutes. This happens too often, and though this isn’t an investment question, you’re the only person I know who can tell me why this is happening. – KL,

Columbus, Ohio Dear KL: It is becoming epidemic

and reminds me of my semimonthly gas station visit – with fast, efficient and courteous self-service. It’s getting worse, worser and worserer. In 2006, American Express (AXP$77) had 66,000 employees, helping it generate $26 billion in revenues and $3.6 billion in profits. Ten years later, AXP had only 54,000 employees but produced $32 billion in revenues and $5.1 billion in net income. Verizon Communications (VZ-$53) in 2006 had 241,000 employees helping it produce $88 billion in revenues and

TAKING STOCK Malcolm Berko $6 billion in net income. Ten years later, VZ had only 170,000 employees, but it produced $127 billion in revenues and $16 billion in income. And in 2006, American Electric Power (AEP-$64) had 20,200 people on the books, producing $12.6 billion in revenues and earning $1.1 billion. Last year, AEP had only 17,400 employees but generated $15.6 billion in revenues and $1.8 billion in earnings. The company’s having higher revenues and fewer employees is why you wait so long to talk to an American Express employee if there’s a problem to fix. The same logic applies with your needing to wait (it seems like forever) to reach a VZ person to request a repairman to fix your landline. And the company’s ability to make more money with fewer employees is also why the AEP clerk needs three months to issue a credit to your bill. Get this through your head. And honestly, none of these companies gives a fig.

It’s why the service at Starbucks stinks and you’ll wait three minutes in an empty store just to get waited on. It’s why you wait and wait to pay for a candy bar at CVS and why Regal Cinemas has two ticket booths open (even for a blockbuster movie) rather than four, causing long, pushy, snaking lines. It’s why it’s difficult to locate a salesperson at Dillard’s or Macy’s and why it’s so frustrating to have your car serviced at a BMW or Chevrolet dealer. And it’s why, when you call a catalog company or an advertiser on the internet, you’re placed on hold as a sincere-sounding voice recording opines every 20 seconds, “Your call is very important to us.” Hmm! American industry has discovered that it can fire 10 employees and distribute their duties among five employees without increasing their pay. This is called telescoping, and American industry will continue to telescope until the cows come home – even after they come home. Though the resulting service stinks, corporate America knows that consumers have the emotional range of Formica – like uncomplaining cows grazing in a pasture.

After years of second- and thirdclass service from uncaring and ignorant employees, consumers have become accustomed to inferior and incomplete outcomes. That’s just ducky, because American CEOs are more interested in growing revenues, profits and dividends than they are in consumers’ satisfaction, which they know is fungible and malleable. As a result, over the years, consumers have learned to become less and less demanding. Millennials don’t mind waiting 40 minutes in a Verizon store, 30 minutes in a bank line or two hours in a doctor’s office because they’ve been groomed to wait. Pathetic! However, for consumers who were born in the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s or ’60s like us, it’s contemptible and a hard blow to swallow. It certainly gets our dander up. Unless you have a pile of money to hire a professional shopper, you’d best get used to it. Corporate America offers the best second-class service money can buy.

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

BUSINESS BRIEFS Which Wich sandwich shop coming to Shorewood

A Which Wich franchise is coming to Shorewood. The new restaurant will be at 968 Brookforest Ave. within the Shorewood Crossings Shopping Center, at the northwest corner of Black Road and Route 59 (anchored by Mariano’s, Babies R Us, Petco and Staples). “With 423 locations open worldwide, we are very excited to be opening a Which Wich location in the community of Shorewood, Illinois. This will be our eighth location in the Chicagoland area, with five others currently under development,” said Dustin Griffiths, director of real estate for Which Wich, in a press release. With assistance from the retail recruiting efforts of The Retail Coach, Shorewood is enthusiastic to see the influx of retail to the area. “Shorewood is reaping the benefits of hard work and recruitment. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them,” The Retail Coach Vice President Aaron Farmer said in a press release. Karen A. James, community develop-

ment director for the village of Shorewood, emphasized in a press release, “Bringing Which Wich to Shorewood has been a true team effort. Based on the performance of other new retailers in our market, we know that they will be successful as they join our Shorewood business community.”

for their years of service at its annual Service Awards presentation. Joe Murrell of Coal City was congratulated for his 40 years of service at the Channahon plant. Plant manager Mike Brose recognized Murrell for his distinguished service and remarked that Murrell’s service began in December 1976 as a packaging operator. Romeoville medical office built Murrell later broadened his experiMorgan / Harbour announced that the ence as a finishing line operator and Photo provided firm has completed a 28,928-squarethen moved into a process technician The Presence Healing Arts Pavilion at 500 foot medical office building for Presence S. Weber Road, Romeoville, is complete. role. Today, he serves as a warehouse Health Group in Romeoville. supervisor. Located at 500 S. Weber Road, the Brose said, “Employees like Joe are our three-story glass curtain wall tower with new Presence Healing Arts Pavilion is greatest assets as he shows loyalty and large porte-cochere at the main entry. specifically designed for the senior comcommitment to our plant and customThe site also encompasses a parking munity and includes a full imaging suite ers. People like him are the reason we area, radiant heated sidewalks and with CT scanning, X-ray, mammography, extensive site lighting. are able to deliver quality products and ultrasound, bone densitometry and a achieve superior results.” This is the second medical office future MRI. Also honored were Lawrence Pubentz, building constructed by Morgan/Harbour The new structure features 26 exam who has been with the Joliet plant for 35 for Presence Health Group. The other and procedure rooms, labs and private years, and Ronald Lardi, James Schmidt, location is in Plainfield. offices. Morgan / Harbour also constructTodd Markiel, Darryl Neushwander, Doned a hotel-like concierge entry and gath- Flint Hills Resources honors na Bertheaume, Lawrence Susner and Kathleen Borella, who have been with the ering space with fireplace in the lobby. longtime employees Joliet plant for 30 years. High-end finishes were used throughout. Flint Hills Resources in Channahon – The Herald-News The brick and metal structure features a recently honored several employees

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OUR VIEW: THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN

Braidwood mayor, tipster help address heroin crisis Thumbs up: To Braidwood Mayor James Vehrs for taking an anonymous tip regarding heroin sales in Braidwood that resulted in the arrest this week of a Chicago man on charges of delivering 8 grams of heroin. Vehrs passed along the information to Braidwood police and Chief Nick Ficarello’s department was able to make an arrest. The arrest showed recognition in the local community of the heroin epidemic and then action was taken regarding it. It was a great example of the public helping itself and Braidwood’s leadership being able to have a quick response. Thumbs down: To those citizens who continue to believe it is a good idea to make threats regarding schools. The latest was a threat on Snapchat regarding Lockport Township High School’s East Campus this past week. Enough school issues have occurred in recent years that it should be clear school officials will take any threat to a school seriously. Yet they continue to occur. “We have to take these things very seriously and investigate each time,” Lockport Police Department Deputy Chief Rich Harang said regarding the incident. Thumbs up: To the three local members of the U.S. Navy who participated in Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremonies on Friday. U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jon Agazzi of Plainfield, U.S. Navy Seaman Barbara Karabanowska of Lockport and U.S. Navy Seaman Savanna Caballero of Joliet all were part of the parade. Agazzi is a member of the U.S. Navy Band, while Karabanowska and Caballero are members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Thumbs up: To Pete DeLaney and Concerned Citizens of Lockport Township for opposing Lockport Township’s town hall in an appropriate fashion. Whether you agree or not with DeLaney’s protest of the money spent on a new Lockport Township hall, the concerned citizens voiced their opinion in an appropriate fashion, protested nearby at the opening of the hall and wrote a Letter to the Editor about it while keeping what seemed to be cool heads regarding the disagreement.

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AMENDMENT

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time to flush Joliet incumbents

sacked. Matt Forte, Brian Urlacher, Devin Hester, Brandon Marshall, Julius Peppers, all gone. To the Editor: OK, some are nearing the end of their Do you remember reading about career or they want a lot of money the water and sewer rate increase passed by the Joliet City Council a few or they have an off year but some of this is bargaining, coaching, morale months back? Well, it looks like the 7 percent water and leadership that a person like Urlacher or Mike Ditka can give. and sewer rate increase we will face They need an environment that annually over the next three years was to just to cover the city of Joliet’s breeds success and accomplishment through leadership. Getting rid of a $800,000 loss for not collecting money from the two sanitary districts star to afford three prospects doesn’t of non-Joliet residents who have used mean you can put three extra players on the field. Just one rookie, a trainee city sewer services for free for the or a placeholder. past 12 years. It’s time to flush the incumbents and Thomas Cechner elect new city leadership. Lockport

Rachel Ventura

Joliet (City Council candidate)

Why the Bears continue to lose

To the Editor: One reason the Bears lose is they don’t retain talent. Lovie Smith coaches a 10-6 winning season and gets

Many unhappy about cost of new Lockport Township Hall

To the Editor: On Jan. 18, a group of concerned citizens and I attended and peacefully protested at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lockport Township Hall. The 50 or so attendees, besides our group of 13, consisted mostly of

politicians, staff and family members. Our group was there to represent the taxpayers of our township and to be a voice for them. At the 2015 annual town meeting, the 190 residents voted almost 4-1 not to build a new township building and made it very clear that they wanted a limited township government. Several months later, the present township board voted to buy a 25,000-squarefoot building in defiance of our wishes and then proceeded to pour money into this building. Voters found out about the purchase after the fact. Our township residents consist mostly of working class families, seniors and small business owners. Buying and renovating a massive and ill-suited building at the edge of our township does not serve our residents well. A modest building located in the center of Lockport Township would have been more useful to all of our residents. The lack of transparency throughout this whole project is an example of why the Illinois Policy

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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| OPINIONS

Slew of sick days and joys being a manager For more than two decades, I was a card-carrying member of management scum. OK, that’s not really true. They never actually issued us cards. As a middle manager, one of my main duties was to harangue, cajole and threaten my subordinates into performing the jobs for which they were hired. Most of the time the job was relatively easy. On average, about 80 percent of my employees displayed a great work ethic, readily accepted responsibility and generally performed their assignments with efficiency and integrity. As for the other 20 percent … well, they tended to focus on other things. Like, for instance, calling in sick. At most jobs, you’re usually allowed a few sick days every year. I think five is probably the standard. At least that’s the most I ever got. That wasn’t always the case for my subordinates. One place I worked – a union shop – had what some might consider a liberal sick-day policy for its non-exempt employees. Instead of five, they got 26. OK, that’s not really true.

MIDLIFE CIRCUS Bill Wimbiscus They didn’t actually get 26 sick days. That would be ridiculous, right? No, what they got was 26 weeks. And it was all spelled out in the contract. Now managing a workforce that can call in sick up to half a year every year can be a bit of a challenge. You get an extraordinary amount of Fridayitis and Monday flu, especially among the 20-percenters. I had a few people with up to 20 or 30 cases a year, at least until we were able to negotiate a doctor’s note requirement into the contract. Of course, no one was ever brash enough to take off all 26 weeks of sick days. OK, that’s not really true. It actually happened once on my watch. OK, twice. In the same year. So sue me. One of my other main duties as a mid-level manager was to be

harangued, cajoled and threatened by corporate. Usually over money. Specifically the lack thereof. Of the five companies I’ve managed at, four (that’s 80 percent, by the way) had corporate leaders that displayed at least some degree of responsibility, efficiency and integrity. The fifth? Not so much. I should have known better the day I took the job. The guy I was replacing revealed I’d be fired if I refused the promotion. And then, a couple hours after I accepted the position, corporate ordered me to fire two people. Things kind of went downhill from there. Toward the end, I got sick of dealing with my superiors. More sick than I could recover from using my five sick days. So I quit. And they got along just fine without me. OK, that’s not really true. That company eventually went bankrupt. And a bunch of the top executives, including the CEO and my direct corporate superior, ended up going to prison for fraud. Because of experiences like that, I eventually got out of management. It just seemed like I was getting too old to put up with all the nonsense.

Small wonder. Consider the word: manager. Man. Ager. And boy does it age you. For example, did you see that old man on TV last week? No, not the one with the big mouth and trophy wife. The other guy. The one who used to be the top manager in the U.S. The one that now looks like Morgan Freeman’s skinnier twin brother. Obama. They say he’s only 55. Yeah, more like 55 going on 70. Eight years ago, he was a stud. Not anymore: Graying hair. Dark rings under the eyes. The aura of a man in need of a long rest. Don’t believe me? Just Google “Obama then and now.” And now there’s Trump. He’s already 70 going in. Four years from now, what do you think he’ll look like? One thing for sure: he’s going to need one hell of a combover.

• 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 corporate America, and to the congress for which they own, one company under Institute gave our township government a Trumps, contracted, with subservience failing grade of 31 percent. and poverty for almost all.” Our major disappointment was the lack Chuck Johnson of interaction between the attending Morris politicians and members of our group. Instead of asking us about our concerns All the consequences of and opinions, they avoided us like the driverless cars plague. Shame on all of you politicians To the Editor: who snubbed us and forgot that you were Driverless vehicles are coming and we elected to represent all of us. should be ready for the consequences. Many government agencies and politiHere are just a few: cians were given credit for the opening • Vehicles will no longer exceed the of the new township center by the speed limit, run red lights or be driven supervisor but he forgot to mention the recklessly. No more tickets so less traffic most important group in his speech, the police will be needed! taxpayers. • No CDL required for trucks or driver’s • Continued from page 29

Pete DeLaney

Crest Hill

Donald Trump’s new Pledge of Allegiance

To the Editor: Has the Trump transition team released a new Pledge of Allegiance yet? They are trying to remake the country in their corporate model so I thought this might help. The new pledge is tweet-able so Donald Trump can grasp it. “I pledge my livelihood to the rich of

license needed for cars. No more long lines at DMVs to take tests and some will even close! • There will be hardly any accidents when computers drive the vehicles instead of humans. Insurance rates will drop down to almost nothing! • You and your friends can be drunk in your vehicle. No need for designated drivers anymore. • You don’t even need anyone in the vehicle. You can send your vehicle out for pizza or send it out on Uber routes, by

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itself, to make money! • Parents can even tell the vehicle to take the baby and/or young kids to gramma’s house! • No age limit required so kids can get cars as soon as they can speak! • Highway traffic will increase 10-20 fold so there will be plenty of jobs building new roads and expanding old ones! It took me about 15 minutes to think of these driverless vehicle advantages. I bet you can think of a few more? Jerry Taylor Plainfield

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ing human targets. Children cannot play in playgrounds or walk to school without thinking that they will also become human targets. The gangs intimidate and control the neighborhoods, but it’s OK, it’s not in my neighborhood. If this was to happen in other countries, our government would be scrambling to send troops to help. Here, we don’t want to hurt the gangs. I say, send in the National Guard, like they did in the 1968 riots. Let them patrol the streets again. Give the people some hope or at least some relief from the threat of these gangs. Would that be asking too much, or would that be an infringement on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, which they don’t have.

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Coal City uses strong finals to repeat as I-8 champs By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com WILMINGTON – While Coal City’s wrestling team is top-ranked in Class 1A after winning major titles in both a dual meet format and in a scored tournament, repeating as champions of the Interstate Eight Conference was far from assured on Saturday. Rival Wilmington, which is ranked fifth and finished behind the Coalers at the ABE duals in Springfield and again at Princeton, demonstrated that after it trailed by only three points heading into the medal round of the league tournament. However, coach Mark Masters’ Coalers went 9-3 during the finals and scored bonus points in eight of those wins to capture the championship going away, scoring 225.5 points while the Wildcats finished in second place with 199 points. Seneca collected 67 points to claim sixth and Peotone edged ReedCuster, 52-50, for ninth place. Coal City received titles from Alex Friddle (113 pounds), Jake Hiles (120), Ryan Wasielewski (132), Danny Norton (160) and Brock Crawford (195) while TJ Jezik (138) and Bryan Stopka (182) were second and Daniel Jezik (145), Cole Garcia (170) and Brendan Nevin (220) took third. Friddle (34-0) got things started on the title mat for the Coalers when he beat Herscher’s Vincent Rink by technical fall in 3:20 at 113 for his second-straight I-8 title before Hiles (21-1) followed with a pin in just 35 seconds against Sandwich’s Josh Fraser at 120. “Jake and I are definitely pushing each other in the practice room right now,” Friddle said. “In the beginning of the year we really didn’t know

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Continued from page 32 league champ when he won, 12-3, over Streator’s TJ Moran in the 132 finals before TJ Jezik (31-7) fell, 9-4, at the next weight to Lisle’s Drew Sonnefeldt. “For the most part, I’m happy with how I’m doing and I’m just working hard,” Wasielewski said. “We’re hoping that we can pull off first place at team state. We’re feeling pretty good. We have fun and we work hard, too.” Norton (34-1) recorded a fall in 2:45 over Lisle’s Mark Pivek in the 160 finals for the Coalers’ fourth title but two weights later, Bryan Stopka (2410) was lost at 182 when he fell, 15-6, to Manteno’s Steve Silva. “At Princeton, I got second and wish I would have got first but came back and got first here,” Norton said. “It’s a great feeling to be a part of this team and it’s awesome to have a good person at almost every weight. We’re hoping to be on top this year at state.” A year ago, Crawford (28-5) lost a one-point decision in the I-8 title match but he became the Coalers’ fifth champ after pinning Wilmington’s Jesse Cox (19-12) in 1:48 in the 195 finals. “We’ve been wrestling against some good opponents in order to get ready for the state tournament,” Crawford said. “We really have a good team that bonds well and when one person has

success, the rest of the team has success. We definitely have a chip on our shoulders from last year. It was a great experience to go there as a team and get after it.” Beside Cox, the Wildcats had four other finalists and wound up winning two titles. Nick Pretto (152) and Caleb Gougis (170) won championships, while Robert Shields (145) and Sam Jones (220) both also took second. Wilmington also received thirds from Tyler Rock (106), Xavier Perez (120), Mason VanDuyne (160), James Cox (182) and Josh Jones (285). Pretto (36-4) repeated as an I-8 champion after claiming a 4-0 win over Manteno’s Jimmy Silva in the 152 title match. “Things didn’t turn out as I hoped at Princeton, but I’m glad that I came back last week (at Reed-Custer) and got the win and then I got the win again this week,” Pretto said. “I’m just happy to back in the swing of things and doing what I love, wrestling. We all push each other in the mat room and it just really helps everyone since we all get better.” Gougis (30-11) is pleased with his progression after pinning ReedCuster’s Shane Milburn (19-14) in 1:55 in the 170 championship. “I was struggling a little bit at the beginning of the season, but I’m definitely starting to improve and getting better,” Gougis said. “Now it’s just

onds,” Blackmon said. “There’s a lot of things that we could have done better, but losing those two games really sparked us and made us really want to come out here and play hard. “Our main goal is to stay near the top of the conference and to have a good record. So we took all of the mistakes that we made in those games and built off of those in practice. We wanted to stay patient and play our game and not fall into the opponent’s game.” The hosts grabbed a 14-10 lead after one quarter and were still only up 32-26 at halftime. The finally started to pull away after the break when they used a 19-9 advantage to take a 51-35 cushion into the final quarter. “Coach has really been pushing us in practice to finish out games,” King said. “We had a lead in both of the last two games and we gave it up so there were some intense practices where we worked on box outs and closing things out. “We came out hard and were taking good shots, moving the ball, boxing out and getting the boards. The thing

about our team from this year to last year is that we’re a lot deeper with our scoring and we trust everybody since we have another starting five on the bench.” The Wildcats received nine points each from Sedrick Brooks, Matthews Morganfield and Kameron Williams (six rebounds), while Ja’Shun Harrington added eight points and Michael Hood scored five points before exiting with an injury. “We were obviously pleased with the first half and how we weathered the storm a little bit,” Wildcats coach Steve Lamberti said. “Our guys fight, battle and scrap, but one of our starters wasn’t here, another goes down early and another was in his first game back from mono. “But that said, we used that as motivation for guys to keep playing hard and stick together. W’s and L’s for us are wins or learns, so every time out there we’re learning something. We have to play and compete against teams like this so we’ll learn from this and go from there.”

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Coal City’s Alex Friddle has control of Herscher’s Vincent Rink on Saturday at the Interstate 8 Conference Championship at Wilmington High School. about wrestling smart and I want to make it to state to show people how good I am. We have a lot of good wrestlers in our practice room.” Shields (35-4) fell, 7-2, in the 145 finals to Sandwich’s Tommy Dale and Jones (25-14) lost to Streator’s Jayson Goplin by technical fall at 220. Both winners were returning champions. For Seneca, Jackson Beene (31-5) won the title at 126 by injury default over Manteno’s Caleb Boudreau. The

Irish’s Tyler Draine claimed third place at 132. “I have a tough regional and sectional to go through to get to state, but I should do good there,” Beene said. “I have good practice partners and we go after it every day.” Joining Milburn in the finals for the Comets was Bobby Mann (24-5), who lost, 10-7, in the 106 title match to Sandwich’s Cael Schindlebeck.

• Sunday, January 22, 2017

JOLIET – After his team dropped close contests for their second and third losses of the season following 11 straight wins, Joliet Central boys basketball coach Lawrence Thompson Jr. knew that his Steelmen would be fired up for Friday’s game against Plainfield Central. But the veteran coach also realized that his team needed to have the right focus against the Wildcats, whom they beat, 65-44, on December 9, but had played much better since then. As it turned out, Thompson didn’t have much to worry about as his Steelmen executed well and received contributions from many different players as they gradually pulled away for a 62-42 Southwest Prairie Conference victory on the east side. “Turnovers had been a little bit of a bugaboo in the last two games that we lost,” Thompson said. “A lot of those were forced in the Minooka and Bolingbrook games, but some of them were unforced, so tonight we concen-

trated on not having unforced turnovers. When you get a lot of wins, some times you get complacent. “You try to get better at what you do, regardless of who you play. So I’m proud of the kids since they concentrated and I was able to get some other kids in there in the first half who might not play as much. But they have to get in and mix it up with everybody else since they practice hard every day and the kids like to cheer for each other.” The Steelmen (15-3, 7-1) only turned the ball over once during the first three quarters and wound up with five for the game while their defensive pressure helped lead to 15 turnovers for the Wildcats (3-14, 2-5). Leading the way for the winners was Jose Grubbs, who led all scorers with 17 points and also had six rebounds. Cameron Blackmon and Marcellus Hornsby chipped in with 10 points each, while Jomarre McNair had seven points and Ryan King added five points. “The last two games were close and they came down to the last few sec-

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34 BOYS BASKETBALL: ST. VIATOR 49, JOLIET CATHOLIC 32

Hilltoppers fall behind 17-0, lose to Lions By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – It’s never a good idea to fall behind by two touchdowns and a field goal in the first quarter. That goes double when the game is basketball. St. Viator grabbed a 17-0 lead in the first quarter Friday night and rolled over Joliet Catholic Academy, 49-32, in an East Suburban Catholic Conference boys basketball matchup at the JCA Student Activity Center. Thus ended a most forgettable week at home for the Hilltoppers (9-10, 1-3), who lost to Bishop McNamara, 56-34, on Tuesday night. Worse than the final scores are the injuries. Senior guard Jack Surin did not play Friday after suffering an ankle sprain Tuesday. Senior forward Donavan Finch played, but late in the game, with bodies flying everywhere in a mad scramble under the basket, Finch banged his face – hard. Well after the game ended, he still was in the trainers’ room off the end of the floor. “He got hit in the head,” JCA coach Joe Gura said of Finch. “I just hope we have him and Surin back for Marist [next Friday night]. There’s a chance we will. We need them.” Surin’s absence was devastating. “Surin is our glue,” Gura said. “He doesn’t say a word, but he’s tough. He’ll take the ball to the basket when he has to. He’s our best defender. He can move to different positions when I bring in subs so other guys don’t have

to play out of position. I wish we were deep enough to withstand him being out, but we’re not. It changes the dynamic of our team with him out. “That being said, St. Viator would have beaten us tonight with Surin. They would have beaten a lot people with the way they played tonight.” The Lions (7-10, 4-0), lost their best guard, senior Marc Clark, to an apparent shoulder injury during their 17-0 start. He did not return, even to the bench. Without Clark, though, St. Viator, which features 6-foot-8 center Addison Lubert and has beaten strong ESCC foes St. Patrick and Benet, continued on its merry way. Pete Ragen, who led the Hilltoppers with 11 points and six rebounds, scored on a driving layup after a turnover with 1:28 left in the first quarter to get JCA on the board and give the Hawaiian-clad Hill Zone student section a little something to cheer. The rest of the way was more or less even according to the numbers on the scoreboard. However, JCA never got closer than 14 points and never really was in it. “The fact it wound up a 17-point game after that start, where they really came out on fire, says more in the sense that we kept battling,” Gura said. “What they [Lions] did is they gave a great effort. We rushed everything, didn’t take good shots, and when we got good shots, we rushed them and missed shots we normally make. “Our guys let the pressure get to them for the first time all year. We’re going to meet the same kind of pres-

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Joliet Catholic Academy’s Donavan Finch shoots Friday over St. Viator’s Daniel Morton.

sure in this conference. Our guys play We didn’t do that tonight.” hard, but we have to play smart, too, in Donavan Finch and Brendon Wills order to make our efforts worthwhile. each chipped in six points for JCA.

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET WEST 75, OSWEGO 52

Kirk, Tigers use quick start to beat Panthers By MIKE FITZGERALD

Shaw Media correspondent JOLIET – Joliet West opened a stretch of three games in five days Friday night with a 75-52 Southwest Prairie Conference win over Oswego. The Tigers (17-1, 8-0) took care of the Panthers (4-14, 3-4) with an intense effort on both offense and defense in the first half. Senior guard Teyvion Kirk scored 17 of his game-high 22 points in the first half as West forced 10 Oswego turnovers and shot 22 of 32 from the field. The Tigers converted seven of the Panthers’ turnovers into 14 points. “Well, with it getting late in the season, we try to come out every night and play hard and play together and

play fundamentally sound,” Kirk said. “We’re using every game to get ready for the playoffs.” The Tigers faced Whitney Young on Saturday at the When Sides Collide Shootout at Glenbard East and will be at Bolingbrook on Tuesday night, both providing playoff-caliber competition. “We know these are big games that are going to prove a lot,” Kirk said. “We’re going to go into those games with a lot of confidence. We plan on playing hard and playing together. We understand that it’s going to be tough, and we know we’re going to have to battle through adversity to get those wins.” West’s defensive pressure wilted the Panthers in the first half. The Tigers led Oswego at halftime, 45-24. West

held the Panthers to 9-of-20 shooting from the field in the first half. “We had a great week of practice,” Tigers coach Nick DiForti said. “We were able to work on a lot of the little things that we felt we weren’t doing even though we were winning. The coaches really looked at game film, and we talked about things we need to work on. We worked on them in practice, and that’s what you saw in the first half.” Kirk wasn’t the only senior enjoying Senior Night. His running mates also contributed heavily. Trevian Bell scored 13 points. Tabyous Casterberry scored four points and grabbed five rebounds. Guard Elijah Ward scored eight points. “They are a special group,” DiForti said. “Every single one of them is going

to be playing basketball next year in college and not many coaches can say that. Watching them develop as young men has been really special.” West also received nice efforts from juniors Charles McKinney, Eddie Creal and Derren Williams, all of whom scored nine points. DiForti knew the sledding will be tough against Whitney Young and Bolingbrook, but he was looking forward to the challenge. “It’s a tough stretch having these games in a short amount of time,” he said. “Rob [Brost, the Bolingbrook coach] and I kept that game because it’s such a great rivalry. We played at the end of the summer, and it was a heck of a game, so I expect the game Tuesday to be a heck of a game as well.”

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the Dolphins blew out to the 38-19 lead with 1:06 left in the half. Bell scored on a steal and layup and Kirk made two free throws, all in the final 12 seconds of the half, to get the Tigers within 38-23 at the break. West was 2 of 11 from the floor and 3 of 8 from the foul line in the second quarter. In the third quarter, however, Casterberry got involved and the Tigers became a different animal, hitting 10 of 13 shots, almost entirely from around the basket. The 6-foot-6 senior post player scored eight points in the third quarter and 12 in the second half on 6-of-6 shooting. He also grabbed five of his seven rebounds in the second half. “The past few games, the guys have been looking for me more in the post,” Casterberry said. “The coaches told me at halftime that I needed to come out with more energy.” “We had to light a fire under him,” West coach Nick DiForti said. “We were trying to get them in foul trouble and at the same time get baskets, and we needed Tabyous to be active.” The Tigers trailed, 49-36, with 3:20 left in the third quarter but rallied to

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BOYS BASKETBALL: WEST AURORA 56, LOCKPORT 52 (3OT)

Porters fall in 3 OTs to Blackhawks By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmedia.com LOCKPORT – One state champion hit the baskets to force the first and second overtimes and the other state champ’s dunk on a back-door lob produced the decisive points Saturday night as West Aurora beat Lockport, 56-52, in a thrilling nonconference boys basketball battle. The Porters’ John Meyer, the defending shot put champion, scored off last-minute feeds from Matt Smietanski to tie it at 44 in the first overtime and 48 in the second overtime. Then in the third extra session, West Aurora’s Camron Donatlan dunked with 43 seconds left to break a 52-all tie. Lockport had a chance to tie, but Patrick Cooper’s jumper bounced off the rim. The Blackhawks converted two free throws with 12 seconds left to ice it. Smietanski, as usual, was huge all night for the Porters. The senior finished with 24 points, a handful of defensive rebounds and the big assists to Meyer. “Matt is a great player,” Lockport coach Brett Hespell said. “Someone is going to get a steal coming out of school here.”

Lockport (10-9) finished a challenging week at 1-2. The Porters knocked off Bloom on Tuesday and fell at Stagg on Thursday before Saturday’s marathon. Lockport had beaten West Aurora, 56-52, earlier, in the consolation bracket of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament. “It’s sloppy play on our part,” Hespell said of Lockport having stretches Saturday where turnovers spoiled scoring chances. “That’s two games in row where we haven’t executed. We gave a great effort, but effort will take you only so far. You have to execute. “We haven’t learned our lesson yet.” Chase Travis finished with 10 points for Lockport and Meyer chipped in eight. Donatlan had 20 for West Aurora. Lockport led, 11-9, after a first quarter in which the Blackhawks committed six turnovers. The Porters were up, 16-13, with 6:22 left in the second quarter, but West Aurora went on a 9-0 run to lead, 22-16, at the 4:05 mark. The Blackhawks still were on top, 2419, at half, but Lockport used a 9-0 run fueled by Smietanski to take a 34-32 lead late in the third quarter. After that, neither side led again by more than three points until the final score.

gain the two short-lived leads in the fourth quarter before foul shooting finally decided it. “We know why we lost this game,” DiForti said. “Captain Obvious would say, ‘Do you practice free throws?’ We practice free throws, and pressure free throws, every single day. “But I am proud of how we came back, with us being who we are and them being who they are. We played a good game overall except for the first four minutes. When Trevian’s 3 went in and out, it would have given us a four-point lead. If it had stayed in, it might have been different.” Still, the Tigers would have had to make free throws. “For the kids, that’s the easiest aspect of the game,” DiForti said. “It’s all mental. “I was proud of how we mentally were able to get back in this game. It’s not a moral victory, but this can give us confidence. We have bigger games to play. We have no time to lick our wounds.” He was referring in the present to Tuesday’s huge matchup at Bolingbrook.

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• Sunday, January 22, 2017

LOMBARD – The numbers defy any sort of logic. The Joliet West boys basketball team – ranked among the best in the state, and rightfully so – made 14 of 40 free throws in Saturday’s 73-64 loss to Whitney Young, also one of the state’s highest-ranked teams, in the When Sides Collide Shootout at Glenbard East. No misprint there. Fourteen made free throws, 26 missed. That computes to 35 percent. The Tigers (17-2), who trailed, 3819, late in the second quarter, battled all the way back and took the lead twice, 57-56 on Eddie Creal’s rebound basket and 59-58 on a Tabyous Casterberry putback with 3:50 left. However, after Creal made the first of a two-shot foul with 5:04 left to get West within 56-55, the Tigers missed their last 11 free-throw attempts. “I’m frustrated,” West senior forward Trevian Bell said of the free throw shooting. “It really was a team thing. It stinks that that was the one thing we could have done to change

the outcome.” Bell was 2 of 5 on the line, but other than that, he was outstanding. He scored 10 first-quarter points to keep Young (14-4) within sight and finished with 19 points, plus six rebounds. After West had its second one-point lead of the fourth quarter, the Tigers regained possession and Bell’s subsequent 3-point shot was halfway down and came back out. “After that, I missed two free throws, [Teyvion] Kirk missed two and it kept going,” Bell said. Bell hit 7 of 14 shots, including 3 of 8 from 3-point range. Kirk scored 12 points and was 4 of 13 from the floor and 4 of 14 from the free-throw line. Tabyous Casterberry scored 13 points, 12 in the second half, and Creal chipped in 11. West fell behind 7-1 and 9-2 at the start, and Bell decided enough was enough. He scored 10 of the next 12 Tigers’ points to get his team within 19-16 after one quarter. “It isn’t often that we start a game down 7-1,” Bell said. “I took it upon myself to get my teammates fired up.” The lid was on the basket for West in the second quarter, however, as

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36 BOYS BASKETBALL: ROMEOVILLE 59, PLAINFIELD NORTH 47

Spartans top Tigers for fifth straight win

Bench called into duty in 4th to match 2015-16 victory total By KAITLYN JASNICA

kjasnica@shawmedia.com PLAINFIELD – It takes only a few wins to get a taste of victory. Now the Romeoville boys basketball team is hungry for more. The Spartans outlasted Plainfield North, 59-47, in Southwest Prairie Conference action Friday night. The win marks Romeoville’s fifth consecutive victory and matches the team’s win count from last season. “We’re going to keep it up. We’re going to keep playing how we know we can play,” Spartans junior forward Dontia Johnson said. “We had a slow start to the beginning of the season, but we definitely have picked it up and are turning it around.” The slow start to the season matched the slow start to the game. The Spartans trailed early, 15-12, as Plainfield North (2-14) moved the ball well. Tigers senior Justin Wilson scored 10 first-quarter points. DeAndre Heckard took control for the Spartans (10-7, 6-2), however. With 4:02 left in the quarter, the junior guard picked off a pass and converted a three-point play. In the second quarter, the Spartans

matched Johnson up with Wilson, attempting to slow the hot scorer down. Johnson limited Wilson to 10 points in the remaining three quarters and 20 overall. “[DeAndre Heckard] just controlled the game,” Romeoville coach Marc Howard said. “He made sure he got the ball to the open guy as well as got in the lane and scored. Dontia Johnson did a phenomenal job shutting down their leading scorer when we made that switch in the second half. “There were a lot of big contributions down the stretch. I think everybody that touched the floor stepped up big time.” Howard could not say enough about the bench. With seconds remaining in the third quarter, Heckard got his hands on his tipped shot and sank a buzzer-beater. That gave Romeoville a 43-40 lead, but it also ended with the Spartans being at a disadvantage. Heckard appeared to be fouled on the play with no whistle. Seconds later, players from both sides gathered but no real confrontation took place. Three of Romeoville’s starters left the bench, however, and could not play in the fourth quarter.

Without missing a beat, the bench players responded that they had their backs. Junior guard Ibam Padilla started off the scoring by sinking both of his free throws, then hitting a 3. Freshman forward Destin Whitaker added a 3, and junior guard DeMonte Dale hit his shot. To put the lid on it, Johnson had back-to-back dunks. “That’s a good way to end the game – two bounces back-to-back,” Johnson said. Heckard ended with 13 points. Johnson, Dale and Kahlil Blakney had eight. Padilla added seven and Mike Salter sank two 3s for six. Robert Johnson (four points), Whitaker (three) and Aaron Stevenson (two) also scored. Romeoville’s newfound success isn’t due to offense, however. At the beginning of the year, the Spartans did not defend consistently throughout the game. Now defense is the focus and that has made them stronger. On the other hand, the Tigers’ focus is executing their offense going forward. Aside from Wilson’s 20 points, Brady Miller scored 11 points and DeAndre Manuel had seven points and two blocks.

“We need to start playing more together as a team and start executing offensively,” North coach Bob Krahulik said. “Every team we play scores in the low 50s. We should be able to win. Traditionally we score 60-70 points a game. We are holding teams to 52 points a game and have our record. “We always play hard and play good defense. With a record like ours, it’s easy to give up and they don’t.” North will look to rebound against Plainfield Central on Tuesday. Now that the defensive end of their game has picked up, the Spartans want some of their close losses back. They get a chance Friday against SPC foe Joliet West. “One of the things that I am so proud of with this team is that they’re starting to enjoy that winning feeling,” Howard said. “My teams at Romeoville have never had a five-game winning streak. Today we just equaled our win total from last year. They’re fired up.” “We’ve been buckling down on defense,” Heckard said. “We’re not letting anyone on the other team get to the paint or score like we used to. I think we’re going to go on a win streak and make a name for ourselves. “I want to see Joliet West again.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: MINOOKA 56, PLAINFIELD EAST 43

Butler, Indians take 1st of back-to-back vs. Bengals By DRAKE SKLEBA

Shaw Media correspondent PLAINFIELD – In the first of backto-back Southwest Prairie Conference battles between Plainfield East and Minooka, on Friday night, Indians senior Jonny Butler led his team to a 56-43 victory. The two clubs will meet in Minooka on Tuesday night in the rematch. Butler scored 12 points, hauled in six rebounds, dished out three assists, added four steals and blocked a shot. Minooka (15-6, 4-2) had opened up a 33-16 lead at the half. The Indians extended their lead to 37-17 in the third quarter, when the Bengals (3-14, 1-6) responded. A long-range shooting display resulted in a 12-0 run. East sophomore Yamani Shareef buried a 3, followed by a pair of 3-pointers from senior Vinny Tarello. Sophomore Scott Olson struck for three with 5:32 left in

the quarter, and the Bengals were within 37-29. Timeout, Minooka. Butler scored the next six Indian points. Junior Kyle Graebner (10 points) banked in a 25-footer for three and John Carnagip followed with another 3-pointer. Game over. “It was a great stretch for us in the third quarter,” Butler said. “[Brrandon Hill] gave me a couple of beautiful passes for easy baskets and we were on our way.” The Indians and Bengals played almost to a standstill after one quarter, with Minooka up, 15-12. In the second quarter, Indians senior Anthony Milazzo (11 points, two assists) ignited a 13-0 run with a pair of 3s. Graebner hit a 3-pointer and a bucket and Hill (six points, three rebounds, two assists) hit a layup to make it 31-14 with 1:50 left in the half.

“I was really feeling it in the first half,” Milazzo said. “My teammates got me the ball and I was able to knock down my shots. “We moved the ball well on offense tonight and found open looks against their defense,” Graebner said. “We hit our shots.” Shareef scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds for East. Tarello scored eight points and added four steals. Mike Ransom scored five of his seven points in the fourth quarter. “We battled in the third quarter and closed to within 37-29,” Shareef said. “Butler is a great player and he turned things around with his six points. I played well tonight but did miss some open shots. We are confident that we will play well on Tuesday.” “We fell way behind and it was important that we made that run,” Tarello said. “Yamani got the 3-point

run started. I was able to hit a couple of threes and Scott Olson got us within eight. Butler is a great player and took over the game. “Having played Minooka, we feel it is a good thing for us to play them right away on Tuesday. If we play better than tonight, we feel confident we can win over there. ” Junior Aurelius Lennon-Rios scored six points and had a game-high eight rebounds off the bench for the Indians. Adrian Paige chipped in six points and four rebounds. “We didn’t come to play tonight,” Minooka coach Scott Tanaka said. “We weren’t ready to play defense and if we come out on Tuesday like tonight, we will suffer a home conference loss. “Anthony (Milazzo) had a fine first half. We shot the ball well tonight. Aurelius Lennon-Rios has done a great job for us all season off the bench.”

BOYS BOWLING: PLAINFIELD NORTH SECTIONAL

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Lockport’s Alec Buchhaas bowls a frame Saturday during the IHSA Bowling Sectionals at Joliet Town and Country Lanes.

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Minooka, Lincoln-Way West, Lockport going to state By JEFF DEGRAW

Shaw Media correspondent JOLIET – Saturday’s Plainfield North boys bowling sectional at Town and Country Lanes had two familiar schools, along with a historic first, qualify as teams for the boys state bowling finals. Minooka won the title, its third in the last four years, with a six-game total of 6,179, while Lockport placed fourth with a 6,009. Both schools will be making their fifth consecutive state trip next Friday and Saturday at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon. The top six teams, along with the top seven individuals who are not on a qualifying team, will earned a trip. The story of the day was Lincoln-Way West, as it finished second with a 6,078 series and qualified for the first time in school history as a team. “This feels great,” first-year West coach Scott Ullian said. “Our goal at the beginning of the season was exactly this, qualify for the state finals. This

team has fun together, their chemistry is great. They bowl so well together, we have fun, work hard and really enjoy each other.” In addition to the team qualifying, Warriors senior Eric Ullian was the individual champion with a 1,425 over the six games. If the name looks familiar, it is, as he is the coach’s son on West’s squad. “I’m pretty emotional right now,” the elder Ullian said. “I’m so proud that Eric can finish his high school career like this with the team. He bowled well today.” Eric was just as excited as his father in talking about this entire season. “This feels better than anything I have ever done,” he said. “It means so much to qualify as a team. Our chemistry is so good and that is what got us in this position. We might have had better talent in other years, but we did this today, together as a team. My dad has always been my coach, so I don’t look at it any differently. He is the coach of our team.”

Minooka is a veteran squad and was led by the fourth-place finish of Jon Studer (1,337). “I’m so proud of our seniors, their leadership and how they have grown,” Minooka coach Derrick Rapsky said. “We rolled the ball pretty well today and victories in tournaments haven’t come easy this year. But you always want to be bowling your best at this time of year. We missed some easy spares, but everyone can say that. We just kept grinding today.” Lockport, which graduated a majority of its team from last year, came a long way during the season. The Porters were lead by junior Alec Buchhaas, who finished 16th overall (1,254). “At the beginning of the season, I never thought we would be in this position,” Lockport coach Ron Davis said. “I have good kids, they listen and learn. I’m ecstatic that we qualified again. These kids have put in the work and it is no different than any other sport. You have to work at whatever you do to be successful.”

The other qualifying teams were Morgan Park (third), Sandburg (fifth) and Oak Forest (sixth). Bolingbrook finished seventh, bowling the high game of the day (1,128) in the sixth, to miss by only 24 pins. Lincoln-Way Central was ninth and Joliet West finished 12th. Leading the four individual qualifiers from the area was Bolingbrook’s Alex Acosta, who finished third with a 1,352. Plainfield North’s Jack Baggs was eighth (1,305), Romeoville’s Jacob Hubbs took 10th (1,272) and Lincoln-Way East’s Colton Marks finished 11th (1,267) to grab the final qualifying spot. Providence Catholic’s Jordan Chavez (1,265) finished 12th overall and in eighth as an individual. The ninth individual was Lincoln-Way Central’s Jack Davern (1,257). Those two will now play the waiting game as the IHSA will select two individuals from the nonqualifying individuals throughout the state to make the trip to the state finals.

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38 BOYS BASKETBALL: OSWEGO EAST 60, PLAINFIELD SOUTH 47

Wolves lead by 27 at half, defeat Cougars By JOSH WELGE

jwelge@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Kijana Caldwell’s week started well. The lanky 6-foot-2 senior, a wide receiver for Oswego East’s football team, committed Monday committed to Division II Findlay. “Love the program, love the football,” Caldwell said. He was loving his basketball Friday. Caldwell’s athleticism at both ends was a catalyst to the Wolves’ fast start at Plainfield South. They went on to win the Southwest Prairie Conference matchup, 60-47, snapping a four-game losing streak. Andre Hughes scored 12 points, Derek Dorsey added 10 points and six rebounds and Caldwell had nine points and six rebounds for Oswego East (11-7, 5-3). The Wolves led, 26-9, after a quarter, 43-16 by halftime and never looked back. Hughes and Dorsey also each had two of Oswego East’s eight 3-pointers. “We got back to bringing the intensity,” Caldwell said. “It started with our defense. We got steals, started finishing layups and making shots. We just got back into rhythm.” The Wolves were playing their second straight game without leading scorer Stephon Harris, out with a

sprained ankle. If anything, playing short-handed inspired them. “They were fired up,” Plainfield South coach Tim Boe said. “Stephon wasn’t playing and they rallied around that. Their guys were ready to play.” Caldwell got the Wolves started the right away, converting a pretty spinning drive into a layup on the game’s first possession. It only got better. Caldwell and Thurman each scored seven points in the first quarter where Oswego East shot 9 for 14. Long, and wildly athletic, Caldwell also made his presence felt defensively. The Wolves went to a 1-3-1 zone, Caldwell playing at the top, and their quickness gave South fits early. “I think we caught them off guard with the zone because we really haven’t showed it,” Oswego East coach Steve Szymanski said. “Kijana is a smart player and he communicates well. He gets enough tips and deflections that it feeds our offense.” Devin Smith had 16 points and eight rebounds for Plainfield South (4-17, 1-7), and really was the Cougars’ offense for much of the first half while working the boards hard. Diamond Presniakovas added 15 off the bench, 10 in the second half. “We wanted to get it inside and they

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Oswego East’s Donald Thurman makes a layup against Plainfield South’s Patrick Meyer Friday at Plainfield South High School.

made it tough on us,” Boe said. “We couldn’t score, and I think we panicked had some trouble with that zone. We a little bit.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: BOLINGBROOK 71, LINCOLN-WAY EAST 63

Raiders remains unbeaten; Joliet West up next By JEFF DE GRAW

Shaw Media correspondent BOLINGBROOK – It was Senior Night on Friday as the Bolingbrook boys basketball team honored its nine seniors before the SouthWest Suburban matchup with Lincoln-Way East. The Raiders (16-0, 4-0) used two of their patented pressure defensive runs and came away with a 71-63 win. Raiders coach Rob Brost left his regular starters on the bench and started five other seniors – Demaric Smith, Miles Cochran, Carron Watt, Brandon Lawani (six points) and Cameron Harris (12 points). That group played the first four minutes together and had an 8-6 lead before the regulars entered. But as the first quarter ended, the Griffins led, 18-14, on the strength of 10 first-quarter points from Dorian Aluyi. East (13-9, 1-3) went up, 26-18, after

a 3-pointer from Zach Parduhn (eight points) with 5:53 left before half. But in the blink of an eye, Bolingbrook was up, 31-26. The 13-0 run took only 1:33 and was caused by the press and quickness that the Raiders can apply. That pressure caused four consecutive turnovers and Nana Akenten (13 points, nine rebounds) scored 11 of the Raiders’ 13 points. He hit two 3-pointers, converted a three-point play and had a dunk during the run. “You saw why Nana is one of the top players in the state,” Brost said. “He can take over just like he did tonight. The starters really supported the other seniors starting tonight and they played well. I have confidence in all 15 players on the roster. “I was a little concerned of how the five starters would be coming off the bench. But once they got into the flow of the game, they were fine. We have made runs like that all season, and

they are capable of those at any given time.” But the Griffins weren’t done. Trailing only 37-33 at the half, they pulled within 41-39 with 4:28 left in the third quarter on a basket by Aluyi, who ended with 23 points. That’s when the Raiders put together a 10-2 run and ended the third quarter up, 53-43. Junior guard Kaleb Thornton scored 10 of his 19 points in the quarter. “We are a resilient group,” East coach Rich Kolimas said. “They played with a lot of grit tonight. I thought if we could beat that pressure we would be OK and we did early, but they [Raiders] are talented, quick and are well coached. We just had that lapse with their pressure. “This was our eighth game in the last 10 days. Tell me what NBA team does that. We played hard tonight.” Sam Shafer scored 22 points as he and Aluyi scored the last 26 points for

the Griffins. “Sam and Dorian really stepped up tonight,” Kolimas said. “They really played well together with the inside-out game. Sam hitting the 3s and Dorian inside, then they flip-flopped those roles.” After the game Brost was asked, as he has been all year, about the Tuesday night matchup against Joliet West on the Raiders’ floor. “I guess since it’s now the next game up, I can talk about it,” he said. “They [Tigers] are good for a reason – they have a good program, good players and are well coached. I also think we are pretty good. It’s going to be a great game, it’s going to be on statewide television. But in the end, it’s a January game, not a March game. “Playing here at home is great to play in front of your home fans, but they are selling tickets and I’m sure they will bring busloads of their fans. It will be fun.”

AREA ROUNDUP

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Southern Indiana 85, Lewis 65: Jessica

Kelliher finished with 22 points, while Jamie Johnson added 18 and Alyssa Siwek had 12 points and eight rebounds.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

JJC 81, Harper 76: Robbie Brooks

(22 points) and Johnny Campbell (18 points, 13 rebounds) led the Wolves (175, 3-3).

Trinity International 81, St. Francis 73: Iain Morison (19 points, nine re-

bounds), Jean Pietrzak (14 points) and Jo Jo Ballestero (11 points) paced the Saints. Southern Indiana 80, Lewis 57: Miles Simelton scored 24 points while Delaney Blaylock added nine for the Fly-

had 12 points and seven rebounds for Seneca (18-10). Lyda Robinson added 11 points and Abriana Jashari had 10 points and eight assists. Peotone (11-12) was led by Josie Graffeo (17 points) and Cameron Hunter (10 points).

BOYS BASKETBALL

Reed-Custer 70, Seneca 62: Russell Paige scored 23 points, while Jake Welch added 16 and Dylan Hutchison had 10 for the Comets. Coal City 84, Reed-Custer 76: Zack Nolan (23 points), Christian Johnson (19 points), Kaleb Spreitzer (16 points, eight rebounds) and Jake Brnca (15 points) paced the Coalers, while Jake Welch (19 points, seven rebounds), Dylan Hutchison (15 points, eight rebounds) and Gavin Grace (10 points) led the Comets. Lincoln-Way West 63, Thornridge 56:

Marco Pettinato (21 points) and Jay Bumstead (18 points) led the Warriors (5-11, 3-3).

Gardner-South Wilmington 65, TriPoint 39: Nathan Wozniak (18 points),

Braden Marks (15 points) and Chris Bement (11 points) paced the Panthers. Cissna Park 74, Dwight 66: Blake Graham (22 points) and Justin Fox (21 points) led the Trojans (13-5, 3-2).

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Lewis 3, Penn State 2: The No. 8 Flyers (4-1) were led by Ryan Coenen (17 kills), Mitch Perinar (15 kills, .406 hitting), Matt Yoshimoto (51 assists) and John Hodul (seven blocks).

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Beachem’s career day leads Irish; Wilson leads Michigan in Illini loss THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTH BEND, Ind. – When V.J. Beachem gets to the rim, opportunities open up for him and No. 15 Notre Dame. Midway through the first half Saturday against Syracuse, V.J. Beachem streaked along the baseline and threw down a thunderous two-handed dunk. Next trip down the court, there was Beachem again with another flush off a nifty behind-the-back pass from Matt Farrell. Beachem decided to take it outside from there, banging home consecutive 3-pointers in a personal 10-2 run that broke things open for the Irish in an 84-66 victory over the Orange.

Beachem finished with a career-high 30 points for Notre Dame which snapped a four-game losing streak against Syracuse. Farrell added 15 points and nine assists for the Irish, who were coming off a three-point loss at No. 10 Florida State that stopped a seven-game winning streak. Beachem tied his career high with six 3s and added seven rebounds. He finished 12 of 22 from the field and his point total was the most by an Irish player since Bonzie Colson had 31 against Duke last season. Tyler Lydon had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Syracuse (11-9, 3-4). Tyus Battle added 17 points and Andrew White III had 16.

Notre Dame took a 16-point lead early in the second half with a 9-0 run and led by double digits the rest of the way. Rex Pflueger’s 3 with just over 4 minutes left gave the Irish their largest lead of 22 points. Michigan 66, Illinois 57: At Ann Arbor, Mich., D.J. Wilson scored 12 of his 19 points in the first half, helping Michigan build a double-digit lead in a 66-57 win over Illinois on Saturday. The Wolverines (13-7, 3-4 Big Ten) lost to the Fighting Illini (12-8, 2-5) by 16 points Jan. 11 on the road. Michigan’s Derrick Walton had 11 of his 13 points in the second half and grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds. Zak Irvin scored 15 and Moritz Wagner added eight points for the Wolverines.

Illinois didn’t have a player in double digits until there was 4:23 left, when Malcom Hill made a jumper. Hill finished with 16 points while reserves Te’Jon Lucas scored eight and Mike Thorne had seven points. The Wilson-led Wolverines took control with a 13-3 run midway through the first half. The 6-foot-10 junior forward helped Michigan turn a one-point deficit into a 22-13 lead with 10 points in fewer than eight minutes. He made a 3-pointer, baskets off offensive rebounds and a free throw during the dominant stretch. Michigan led, 34-24, at halftime and was ahead by as many as 21 in the second half before the Illini rallied to make the score look relatively respectable.

• Sunday, January 22, 2017

DEERFIELD – Four players reached double figures as the top-ranked St. Francis women’s basketball team improved to 20-0 with a 73-46 win over Trinity International in CCAC play. With the win, USF (13-0 CCAC) joined Mississippi State University (NCAA Division I) and Lewis-Clark State College (NAIA Division I) as the only 20-0 teams in women’s college basketball this season. The Saints and Southeastern University (17-0) are the only two unbeaten teams in NAIA Division II. Charnelle Reed scored 13 points, Jordan Giddings added 12 points, and Kamari Jordan and Kaitlin Aylward each had 10 points.

and Drew Nash (120) took second. NI Big 12 Meet: Morris’ Cody Baldridge suffered his first loss in 28 WRESTLING Providence second at Catholic League: matches when he fell in overtime in Marmion beat the Celtics, 281.5-250, the 182 finals. Plainfield South 36, Plainfield East 30: for the title. Jake Lindsey (106 pounds) was Providence’s only champion while The Cougars got falls from Adrian CerCole Smith (152), Trevor Swier (170), vantes (182), Enzo Silva (106), Robert John Nowak (195) and Logan Anderson Howe (138) and Kyle Houlihan (160) (220) all claimed second place. St. Ri- while the Bengals received pins from ta’s Austin O’Connor (152), who lives Alex Villar (113) and Luke Collins (145). in Lockport, captured his fourth conGIRLS BASKETBALL secutive CCL title. Minooka 56, Plainfield East 44: BrookSWSC Tournament: Lockport got titles from Matt Ramos (106), Abdullah lyn Bachmann (26 points) and Cierra Assaf (132), Brandon Ramos (138), Bay- Bachmann (eight points) led the Indilor Fernandes (145), Trevell Timmons ans (17-3, 7-1). (160), Nicholas Dado (170) and Payton Lemont 62, TF North 30: Paige TerFernandes (182) while Anthony Molton razas (10 points) and Sarah Knoepfle (113) took second. Lincoln-Way West (nine points) led Lemont (13-6, 7-1). got seconds from Tom Buell (126), Joey Coal City 29, Lisle 27: Mackenzie Bugg Schloegel (145), A.J. Patterson (152) scored 12 points to lead the Coalers. and Josh Bohne (160). Bolingbrook’s Lincoln-Way Central goes 1-1: The Dylan Burnoski (126) and Lincoln-Way Knights fell to Bloomington 67-50 and East’s Sammy Diehl (285) won titles. beat St. Thomas More, 32-23. CourtLincoln-Way Central’s Jason Stokes eney Barnes had 11 points and seven (132), Joliet West’s Jeremy Pullen rebounds and Abi Baumgartner add(138), East’s Nick Mihajlovich (182) and ed 10 points and 12 rebounds in the Bolingbrook’s Isaiah Herrera (195) all loss. Barnes (10 rebounds) and Jalyn took second. Baumgartner both had nine points in OPRF Invite: Plainfield East received the victory. titles from Michael McGee (120) and Gardner-South Wilmington 61, Tri-Point Mark-Thomas Faison (285) while Plain- 36: Jenni Price (21 points, nine steals), field Central got a title from Jared El- Kaitlynn Kavanaugh (18 points, sevlingwood (152) and a second from Nick en rebounds) and Celia Barna (11 reMinnito (106). bounds) paced the Panthers. Herscher 45, Reed-Custer 33: Val GuzLemont at South Suburban: Kyle Schickel (106), Grant LaDuke (126), man had 11 points and three steals for Egan Berta (145) and Jake Kirkman the Comets. (152) won titles and Jack Leffler (113) Seneca 48, Peotone 43: Eva Bruno ers.

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Top-ranked USF women improve to 20-0

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NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Falcons look to rewrite history vs Packers; respect abounds as Patriots host Steelers THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons vs. Packers: At Atlanta, the NFC championship is quite a mismatch. Not on the field, mind you. The Atlanta Falcons are playing as well as they have all season. Ditto for the Green Bay Packers. It should be quite a shootout when they meet Sunday in the Georgia Dome’s final game, with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. But when it comes to the tradition and history of the two franchises, the Packers have a decided edge. It’s a landslide, really. Lambeau Field. Cheeseheads. Thirteen NFL championships. Four Super Bowl titles. The snow and the tundra. The green and the gold. The Falcons? Hmmm ... give us a minute. In 51 seasons, they have played in only one Super Bowl and never won a championship. For much of their existence, the Falcons were burdened with cartoonish ownership, laughable draft picks and horrific personnel moves such as trading away a strong-armed young quarterback in the early 1990s. Brett Favre went on to have a pretty good career with the Packers. Favre’s successor understands the significance of playing with such a storied team. “It’s like no other place in our sport,” said Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has guided the Packers to eight straight wins. “As a football historian and someone who’s loved the game since a young age, you realize how special it is to be part of this team, but also know that this team has been around since 1919, and it’s going to be around long after you’re done.” The Falcons don’t have that sort of legacy to fall back on. But they do have the highest-scoring team in the league, led by MVP candidate Matt Ryan, and a home-field edge that really paid off last week. The Georgia Dome, which will be torn down after this season and replaced by $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, was as loud as anyone could remember for a divisional-round victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Green Bay’s dramatic upset of the top-seeded Dallas Cowboys ensured one more game would be played at the 70,000-seat stadium with the big top-like roof. These Falcons are only looking forward. They don’t care what happened before.

Patriots vs. Steelers: At Foxborough, Mass., there are few things that Bill Belichick respects more than history in the NFL. And few teams elicit as much praise from the Patriots coach as the Pittsburgh Steelers. Part of it is the reverence that Belichick holds for the way Steelers founder Art Rooney and his family has operated a franchise that’s remained among the league’s best, winning multiple Super Bowl titles more than 30 years apart. It is a model emulated when Robert Kraft bought the Patriots in 1994 and six years later hired Belichick, who has nurtured a “Patriots Way” that has helped bring four Lombardi trophies to New England. Those histories will collide when two of the most successful programs of the 2000s meet in Sunday’s AFC championship game. “They’ve been tough to deal with going all the way back to coach (Chuck) Noll in the ’70s,” Belichick said. “They were pretty consistently tough to deal with through that entire period of time, which has been all of my years in the league.” Either New England or Pittsburgh has been a part of nine of the 17 Super Bowls since 2000, winning six championships between them. “They have a lot of wins over there,” Patriots receiver Julian Edelman said. “It’s nothing but respect for the Steelers. I went to school in Steelers Country over in Kent State. Half the school was in a Steelers jersey. I’ve known about that whole faithful for a while now.” But for all their individual successes, the teams have met only four times in the playoffs. The Patriots have won three of those matchups, including the last two in the AFC title games in 2005 and 2002 at Heinz Field. Both times New England went on the win the Super Bowl. Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been a part of both of the Steelers’ recent championships, but the 34-year-old’s only playoff meeting with the Patriots was the 2005 loss when he was a rookie. He has spoken often about his respect for the Patriots and Tom Brady, which included him requesting a jersey from Brady prior to Pittsburgh’s loss to New England back in October. Big Ben missed that game because of knee surgery. This is the latest opportunity to play in “the lion’s den,” he said. “They are the best in the world,” Roethlisberger said. “They are the gold standard, if you will.

NHL

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts Minnesota 44 29 10 5 63 Blackhawks 48 29 14 5 63 Nashville 46 22 17 7 51 St. Louis 47 23 19 5 51 Winnipeg 49 22 23 4 48 Dallas 48 19 20 9 47 Colorado 43 13 29 1 27 Paciﬁc Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 48 26 13 9 61 San Jose 46 28 16 2 58 Edmonton 48 25 15 8 58 Calgary 48 24 21 3 51 Vancouver 47 22 19 6 50 Los Angeles 46 22 20 4 48 Arizona 46 14 26 6 34

NFL

GF 145 133 126 134 140 129 87

GA 99 120 120 147 151 151 145

GF 127 122 137 127 114 115 102

GA 118 105 128 131 131 117 150

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 48 28 13 7 63 144 121 Ottawa 44 25 15 4 54 116 113 Boston 49 23 20 6 52 122 124 Toronto 44 21 14 9 51 136 131 Florida 48 20 19 9 49 112 133 Detroit 46 20 19 7 47 120 135 Buffalo 46 19 18 9 47 110 128 Tampa Bay 48 21 22 5 47 130 142 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 46 31 9 6 68 149 100 Columbus 45 31 10 4 66 148 100 Pittsburgh 45 29 11 5 63 164 133 N.Y. Rangers 46 29 16 1 59 163 125 Philadelphia 47 22 19 6 50 133 152 Carolina 46 21 18 7 49 125 131 New Jersey 48 20 19 9 49 110 136 N.Y. Islanders 44 19 17 8 46 127 130 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday’s Results Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Columbus 3, Carolina 2 New Jersey 4, Philadelphia 1 Buffalo 3, Montreal 2, OT Ottawa 3, Toronto 2, SO N.Y. Islanders 4, Los Angeles 2 Washington 4, Dallas 3, OT Arizona 5, Tampa Bay 3 Anaheim at Minnesota (n) Edmonton at Calgary (n) Colorado at San Jose (n)

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 30 12 .714 Indiana 22 21 .512 Bulls 22 23 .489 Detroit 21 24 .467 Milwaukee 20 23 .465 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 28 15 .651 Boston 26 17 .605 New York 19 26 .422 Philadelphia 15 27 .357 Brooklyn 9 34 .209 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 26 18 .591 Washington 23 20 .535 Charlotte 23 21 .523 Orlando 18 27 .400 Miami 14 30 .318

PLAYOFFS

GB — 8½ 9½ 10½ 10½ GB — 2 10 12½ 19 GB — 2½ 3 8½ 12

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 34 9 .791 Houston 34 13 .723 Memphis 26 20 .565 New Orleans 17 27 .386 Dallas 14 29 .326 Northwest Division W L Pct Utah 29 16 .644 Oklahoma City 25 19 .568 Denver 18 24 .429 Portland 19 27 .413 Minnesota 15 28 .349 Paciﬁc Division W L Pct Golden State 37 6 .860 L.A. Clippers 29 16 .644 Sacramento 16 27 .372 L.A. Lakers 16 31 .340 Phoenix 14 29 .326

GB — 2 9½ 17½ 20 GB — 3½ 9½ 10½ 13 GB — 9 21 23 23

Saturday’s Results Bulls 102, Sacramento 99 Portland 127, Boston 123, OT Detroit 113, Washington 112 Atlanta 110, Philadelphia 93 Charlotte 112, Brooklyn 105 Miami 109, Milwaukee 97 Phoenix 107, New York 105 Houston 119, Memphis 95 San Antonio 118, Cleveland 115, OT Denver 123, L.A. Clippers 98 Utah 109, Indiana 100

WHAT TO WATCH NFL 2 p.m.: NFC Championship Game, Green Bay at Atlanta, FOX 5:30 p.m.: AFC Championship Game, Pittsburgh at New England, CBS NHL 6:30 p.m.: Vancouver at Blackhawks, WGN, NHLN 11:30 a.m.: N.Y. Rangers at Detroit, NBC Men’s basketball 11 a.m.: St. John’s at Seton Hall, FS1 Noon: Northwestern at Ohio St., BTN Noon: George Mason at Richmond, CSN 1 p.m.: Georgetown at Xavier, CBS 1 p.m.: Saint Louis at Dayton, CBSSN 1 p.m.: La Salle at VCU, NBCSN 2 p.m.: Illinois-Chicago at Valparaiso, CSN 3 p.m.: Central Florida at Memphis, CBSSN 5 p.m.: East Carolina at Connecticut, CBSSN 5:30 p.m.: Virginia Tech at Clemson, ESPNU 7:30 p.m.: Arizona St. at Southern Cal, ESPNU Women’s basketball 11 a.m.: Notre Dame at North Carolina, ESPNU Noon: Tulane at Connecticut, ESPN2 Noon: Florida at Georgia, SEC 1 p.m.: Louisville at South Florida, ESPNU 2 p.m.: Rutgers at Maryland, ESPN2

2 p.m.: Kentucky at Auburn, SEC 4 p.m.: Purdue at Michigan St., BTN 4 p.m.: Vanderbilt at Tennessee, ESPN2 4 p.m.: LSU at Texas A&M, SEC Tennis 2 a.m.: Australian Open, round of 16, ESPN2 8 p.m.: Australian Open, round of 16, ESPN2 2 a.m. (Monday): Australian Open, round of 16, ESPN2 Golf 2:30 a.m.: European PGA Tour, Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, final round, TGC 11 a.m.: Web.com Tour, The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic, first round, TGC 2 p.m.: PGA Tour, CareerBuilder Challenge, final round, TGC Figure skating 3 p.m.: U.S. Championships, Men’s free skate, NBC Skiing 3 p.m.: FIS Alpine World Cup, Men’s Slalom, NBCSN (same-day tape) Winter sports 2 p.m.: U.S. Grand Prix, Snowboard Cross, NBC (taped) Soccer 6 a.m.: Premier League, Leicester City at Southampton, NBCSN 8:15 a.m.: Premier League, Burnley at Arsenal, NBCSN 8:30 a.m.: Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen vs. Hertha BSC, FS1 10:20 a.m.: Bundesliga, Mainz vs. FC Koln, FS2 10:30 a.m.: Premier League, Hull City at Chelsea, NBCSN

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday NFC Green Bay at Atlanta, 2:05 p.m. AFC Pittsburgh at New England, 5:40 p.m. PRO BOWL Sunday, Jan. 29 At Orlando, Fla. AFC vs. NFC, 7 p.m. (ESPN) SUPER BOWL LI Sunday, Feb. 5 At Houston TBD, 5:30 p.m. (FOX)

NCAA BASKETBALL TOP 25 SCHEDULE

Saturday’s Results No. 1 Villanova 78, Providence 68 No. 2 Kansas 79, Texas 67 No. 14 Arizona 96, No. 3 UCLA 85 No. 4 Gonzaga 73, Portland 52 No. 5 Kentucky 85, No. 24 South Carolina 69 No. 6 Baylor 62, TCU 53 Marquette 102, No. 7 Creighton 94 Kansas St. 79, No. 7 West Virginia 75 No. 9 North Carolina 90, Boston College 82 No. 10 Florida St. 73, No. 12 Louisville 68 No. 11 Oregon 69, Stanford 52 No. 13 Butler 70, DePaul 69, OT No. 15 Notre Dame 84, Syracuse 66 No. 16 Virginia 62, Georgia Tech 49 No. 17 Wisconsin 78, Minnesota 76, OT No. 18 Duke 70, Miami 58 Vanderbilt 68, No. 19 Florida 66 No. 20 Cincinnati 78, Tulane 61 No. 21 Purdue 77, Penn St. 52 No. 23 Saint Mary’s vs. Pepperdine (n) Sunday’s Game No. 22 Xavier vs. Georgetown, 1 p.m.

NCAA FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE

SATURDAY East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. West 10, East 3 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson, Calif. National 27, American 7 SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. South vs. North, 1:30 p.m. (NFLN)

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avid Ferro thought in terms of a retirement job. James V. Smith wanted a challenge. So Ferro, of Channahon, and Smith, of Joliet – friends and fellow boat enthusiasts – decided to take the plunge together. Both agree, it wasn’t smooth sailing. Ferro, a CITGO employee, and Smith, a real estate consultant, recently received the certificate of training for the Master 100 Ton US CAPT 289 course, according to a news release from US Captain’s Training, a U.S. Coast Guard approved training organization, headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan. They subsequently applied for and were granted the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential-Master 50 GRT Near Coastal license, the release also said. “This allows us to operate up to a 50-gross-ton vessel commercially, but legally,” Smith said. Capt. Bryan E. Smith, assisted by Vice President Capt. Neil Smith, owns the US Captain’s Training. Capt. Sue Bladek taught the classes in Holland, Michigan. The entire process took over a year to successfully complete, the release also said. Ferro and Smith agreed these classes were among the most difficult they’ve tackled, ever. The instruction itself took three weekends and not consecutive weekends. This didn’t count homework assignments and studying, which they often did together. “We didn’t do this ‘boom, boom, boom,’” Ferro said. “There was a lot of time in between. Jim would say, ‘Hey, come down for a couple of hours,’ and we’d be down for four or five.” Ferro and Smith began mulling on the idea 20 years ago when they participated in the former Waterway Days at Bicentennial Park in Joliet. Both men have loved boating – and owned boats – for decades, although Ferro does not currently own a boat. “My grandfather had a little 18-foot boat that we had on the Kankakee River by the Wilmington County Line Road area,” Ferro said. “We used to ski and fish and swim, and he taught us how to drive the boat. That was when I was 14 years old.” Smith said he was “probably 20 or 21” when his best friend introduced him to the joys of boating and Smith quickly caught a malady that strikes many boaters: 2-footitis. “I had a 16-footer, then an 18-footer, then a 22-footer, then a 25-footer, and I’ve got a 32-foot cabin cruiser now,” Smith said. How did the men move from thinking about taking the course to commitment? When friends began asking Ferro to move their boats from Chicago to Florida and back again. “It was fun for a while,” Ferro said. “But then it got to the point where, ‘Hey, you know what? This is not easy.’ I’m taking time off from work to help other people. If I’m going to do this, I’ve got to be able to do it legally and make money. That’s why I took the course and got the license.”

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Boat enthusiasts David Ferro (left) and James V. Smith were recently granted the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential-Master 50 GRT Near Coastal license. The first challenge was submitting the online application. That process was so complicated, Ferro’s daughter Diane Derrickson of Channahon walked both Smith and Ferro through the steps, they said. After completing the classes, Ferro and Smith still had requirements to fulfill. This included a federal drug test, physical exam and an American Red Cross training course. Yet they agree that, now they’ve attained their certificates and licenses, the satisfaction is immense and the possibilities are great. For instance, Ferro said he could take up to 50 people on a fishing boat to Lake Michigan. “If a doctor has a 50-foot yacht in Lake Michigan and he would like to get it to Fort Lauderdale for the winter or get it to Kentucky Lake, you’re supposed to be a licensed merchant mariner to do that, which is not always the case. Many times, it’s ‘this buddy’ or ‘that buddy.’” So is this their next challenge? Not yet, both men agreed. “The next challenge would probably be some marinas along the Illinois or Des Plaines saying, ‘Hey would you bring some boats to Chicago for us?’” Smith said. “I think you have to crawl before you can walk. But the point is, we know what we’re doing now. We know the rules of the road and we’re licensed to do so.”

Know more According to a news release from US Captain’s Training, to earn the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential-Master 50 GRT Near Coastal license, David Ferro and James V. Smith completed: • Classes in navigation general, rules of the road, deck general and charting. • American Red Cross first aid/CPR/AED course. • U.S. Coast Guard federal drug screening. • U.S. Coast Guard/DOT physical exam. In addition, the Ferro and Smith were required to document and submit the Coast Guard Small Vessel Sea Service Form (under 200 gross tons) that documents in excess of 1,000 hours of vessel operational experience. Ferro and Smith also received a Department of Homeland Security/TSA TWIC Card. In addition, they signed and took the U.S. Merchant Mariner Oath.

More online Visit this article at TheHerald-News.com to view a video of David Ferro and James V. Smith demonstrating some of their course work.

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Local men finish rigorous U.S. Coast Guard training

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Hands-on learning at 91Go! Math Night The HERALD–NEWS LOCKPORT – Milne Grove third-graders used place value blocks to simulate their year of graduation. Families played “doubling” bingo with dice and made multiplication “cootie-catchers.” Another young student tried to stump her parents at “which weighs more.” On Oct. 12, 91Go!, a Pokémon Go themed math night, brought together nearly 100 participants to Kelvin Grove School in Lockport. Shawn Walsh, Will County regional superintendent, was a guest. Families downloaded Goosechase, a digital scavenger hunt app, and performed photo missions to earn points. The missions were designed for families to learn how students are using math at school. Parents also learned how to log into their students’ think-central math account and find homework help resources. The event was also an opportunity for the district to share their new math book, “Go Math” from HMH, with parents. The goal was to take the intimidation out of math through hands-on interactive activities. Walsh engaged students in the “Rock, Paper, Scissors” game to emphasize probability and sta-

Dylan Curry with mom Linda at 91Go!, a Pokémon Go themed math night. tistics. Parents played games just like students might in their math centers. They learned how to use QR codes to find math supports that go with the textbook. Students walked away with

Tom and Michele Vana will chair this year’s 60th Caritas Scholarship Ball. The event’s proceeds benefit scholarships at the University of St. Francis.

prizes that included math-themed books and free pajama days. The one-hour event lasted well past ending time because families had so much fun completing the missions together.

JOLIET – The 60th annual Caritas Scholarship Ball will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Event chairpersons are Tom and Michele Vana of New Lenox. University of St. Francis President Arvid C. Johnson and his wife, Anne, will host the event. In 2016, a record amount of more than $360,000 was raised for student scholarships. Features include live and silent auctions, along with raffles. So far, a suite at a Bulls and Blackhawks game, a Costa Rican vacation and premier golf outing packages are available for live-auction bidding.

The Will County Center for Community Concerns is offering a limited number of partial scholarships to income-eligible residents of Will County. Scholarship funding is provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must reside in Will County, meet income guidelines and attend an accredited institution of higher education in Illinois during the 2017 calendar year. Applications will be available beginning Jan. 20 at 2455 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. Completed applications must be returned by close of business Feb. 10. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered for an award. For more information, call Belithia Johnson at 815-722-0722, ext. 209.

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Caritas Scholarship Ball planned This year, there are two raffle items available. The first is a diamond bracelet and ring donated by David Nelson Exquisite Jewelers, valued at $7,000. The “Diamond Paddle” is another exciting addition. The paddle is worth up to $2,000 toward bidding in the live auction. Raffle tickets for the diamond jewelry are $100 per chance. Chances for the Diamond Paddle are $50 each or three for $100. Attendees can browse additional auction items online at 501auctions.com/usfcaritas60. Reservations are required. Event tickets are $350 per person and seating is limited. To order tickets, contact Regina Block at rblock@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-5065.

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GOTTA DO IT • 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 815-723-3827. • Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Stone City VFW Post 2199, 124 Stone City Drive, Joliet. Dining room opens 4 p.m. Carryouts available. Call 815-722-7122. • Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale – 1 to 5 p.m.; and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 30, Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. Novels, children’s books, puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs. For information, call 708-479-9663 or visit www. mokenalibrary.org. • Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mokena Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. • Bingo – Doors open 4 p.m. Cards begin 6 p.m., St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway St., Joliet. • Fish Fry/Karaoke – Fish fry is 4 to 8 p.m. Karaoke is 8 p.m. to midnight, Cantigny VFW Post 367, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Call 815-722-5398. • Fish Fry – 4 to 7:30 p.m., Croatian Cultural Club, 1503 Clement St., Joliet. Baked or fried cod, shrimp, catfish or fried chicken breast. Dine-in or carryout. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. For carryout, 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 815-4858369 or visit vfwpost9545.org. Jan. 28 • ACT Free Practice Test – 9:30 a.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Grades 9 to 12. Call 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org. • 5th Annual Prom/Homecoming Dress Resale – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; also Jan. 29, Lockport Township High School East Campus cafeteria and gym lobby, 1333 E. 7th St., Lockport. For information, call 815-588-8121. • Project Linus Blankets (help make blankets) – 10:30 to 11:30 am, White Oak Library District, Romeoville Branch, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville. For information call 815-552-4230 or visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org. • Fish Fry – 4 to 8 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 4400, 1813 E. Cass St., Joliet. Carryout. Call 815-723-3827. Jan. 29 • Breakfast Buffet – 8 a.m. to noon, St Mary Immaculate Parish gym, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Scrambled eggs, sausage, French toast, juice, coffee. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Good Shepard Council #5573. Benefits charities. Bring donation for Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry. • Early Childhood Education Programs open house – 2 to 3 p.m., Program Center, 10925 W. La Porte Road, Mokena. For more information, call Mokena Park District at 708390-2401 or visit www.mokenapark.com.

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Manhattan Township Historical Society, 255 S. State St., Manhattan. Digitize and organize • Free Children’s Coat Giveaway – 9:30 artifacts. Email manhattanhistorical@yahoo. a.m. to 4 p.m., The Salvation Army, Joliet com. Corps, 300 Third Ave., Joliet. Closed noon to 1 • Re-employment Workshop – 9:30 a.m., p.m. Through Jan. 27 or until coats are gone. Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 GlenDrop-in. For information, call 815-726-4834, Jan. 24 wood Ave., Joliet. For information, visit www. ext. 215. jobs4people.org or call 815-727-4444. • Holiday Lights Drop-off – Through Jan. • Electronics Recycling – 6 to 11 a.m., • Will County Mobile Workforce Center 31, lobbies of the County Office Building, 302 Lockport Public Works, 17112 Prime Blvd., – 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m., N. Chicago St., Joliet; Sunny Hill Nursing Home Lockport. For information, visit www.willcoun- Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., of Will County, 421 Doris Ave., Joliet; and the tygreen.com. Plainfield. Visit www.jobs4people.org. Land Use Department, 58 E. Clinton St., Joliet. • Erin’s Law child sexual abuse com• Successful Interviewing – 2:30 p.m., Dispose of unwanted string holiday lights. For munity forums – 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., VVSD Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenmore information, visit www.willcountygreen. Administration Center, 755 Dalhart Ave., wood Ave., Joliet. May schedule individual, com. Romeoville. Parents and guardians will get a digitally recorded mock interview. One hour. • St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores – 9 a.m. firsthand look at the information children in Free. For information, visit www.jobs4people. to 5 p.m., 307 N. Chicago St., Joliet; and 9 to 8 pre-kindergarten through sixth grade will hear org or call 815-727-4444. and also ask questions. For information, visit p.m., 1820 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Monday is • ESL Conversation Group – 3 p.m., White 50 percent off day. Seniors receive 20 percent www.vvsd.org. Oak Library District, Crest Hill Branch, 20670 • Living Life Skills Educational Workoff on Thursdays. For more information, call Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill. Call 815-552shop – 9:30 to 11 a.m., Will-Grundy Center 815-722-1140 (Chicago Street) or 815-7294185 or visit whiteoaklibrary.org. for Independent Living, 2415 W. Jefferson St., 4585 (Jefferson Street). • Prom/Homecoming Dress Resale – 4 Joliet. Call 815-729-0162 (voice) or 815-768to 7 p.m., Lockport Township High School Jan. 22 2582 (VRS) East Campus community room, 1333 E. 7th • Illinois JobLink – 10 a.m.; also 10:30 a.m. St., Lockport. Dresses accepted for resale or • R&B Line Dancing – 2 p.m., Fountaindale Jan. 27, Workforce Center of Will County, donation. Sellers set own price. LTHS FounPublic Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. For information, dation directs 25 percent of sales to student Bolingbrook. Call 630-759-2102 or visit founvisit www.jobs4people.org or call 815-727scholarships. Student volunteers needed. Call taindale.org. 4444. 815-588-8121. • Encore Resale Shop – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Electronics Recycling – 5 to 7 p.m., 1100 Jan. 23 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first S. Cedar Road, New Lenox. For information, Saturday of the month, Silver Cross Hospital visit www.willcountygreen.com. • Valley View Early Childhood Center Campus, 710 Cedar Crossings Drive, New Le• Intermediate Microsoft Word – 6:30 tuition-based preschool application nox. For information, call 815-300-7642 or the p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 window opens – Apply online at www.vvsd. hospital’s volunteer services at 815-300-7117. W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630-759org/VVECC. • Career Café – 10:30 a.m., Workforce 2102 or visit fountaindale.org. • St. Patrick’s Food Pantry – 9 to 11:30 Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., a.m., 710 W. Marion St., Joliet. For those living Joliet. For information, visit www.jobs4people. Jan. 26 in the 60436 ZIP code. For information, call org or call 815-727-4444. the St. Patrick parish office at 815-727-4746. • Weekly Job Fair – 9 to 11 a.m., Workforce • Industry Orientation – 1:30 p.m.; also • Will County Mobile Workforce Center Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., 9:30 a.m. Jan. 27, Workforce Center of Will – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., FounCounty, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. Register Suite 100, Joliet. Drivers, independent living taindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, at www.jobs4people.org or call 815-727-4444. coach, job coaches, light assemblers, package Bolingbrook. Visit www.jobs4people.org. • Math Review – 2 p.m., Workforce Center handlers, retail merchandiser, security • Conversational ESL – 10 a.m., Fountainofficers, team leaders, warehouse loaders/ of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. dale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff For information, visit www.jobs4people.org or unloaders and warehouse workers. For more Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630-759-2102 or information, visit www.jobs4people.org. call 815-727-4444. visit fountaindale.org. • Will County Mobile Workforce Center – • Bingo – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW • Microsoft Word – 1:30 p.m.; also 10:30 Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Wilmington a.m. Jan. 26, Workforce Center of Will County, Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org. Public Library District, 201 S. Kankakee St., 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. How to use Mic• Electronics Recycling – 5 to 7 p.m., 57 W. Wilmington. rosoft Word in job searches. For information, • English as a Second Language ConverMarion St., Joliet. For information, visit www. visit www.jobs4people.org or call 815-727sation Club – 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Plainfield willcountygreen.com. 4444. Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., • Facebook – 6:30 p.m., Fountaindale • After School Program – 2 to 6 p.m. Mon- Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Plainfield. Call 815-263-8145 or email thess@ day through Friday, Boys and Girls Club, 226 E. Bolingbrook. Call 630-759-2102 or visit founplainfieldpubliclibrary.org. Clinton St., Joliet. Ages 6 to 18. For rates and taindale.org. information, call 815-723-3434. Jan. 27 • Bingo – 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus, • Intermediate Microsoft Excel – 6:30 100 S. Infantry Drive, Joliet. Call 815-725• Will County Mobile Workforce Center p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 0746. – 9:30 a.m. to noon, Frankfort Public Library W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630-759• Midwest Crossroad Chorus of Sweet District, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort. 2102 or visit fountaindale.org. Adelines International – 7 p.m., Trinity • 11th Annual Soup & Sandwich Day – 11 • Coffee and Community Conversation Christian School, 901 Shorewood Drive, a.m. to 1 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian – 7 to 8 p.m., Troy Community Consolidated Shorewood. Call 866-588-7464 or visit midChurch, corner of Clara and Larkin avenues, School District 30-C Administrative Center, westcrossroad.org. Joliet. Homemade chili, cream of broccoli, and 5800 W. Theodore St., Plainfield. Joliet hearty beef and wild rice soups. Italian beef Township High School Superintendent Dr. Jan. 25 and chicken salad sandwiches. Desserts and Cheryl McCarthy and Board of Education Vice beverages: à la carte. • Memory Clippers – 9 a.m. to noon, President Tracy Spesia and member R. Dale Evans. • DIY Home Automation – 7 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. 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LOCAL GRADUATES The following local students earned degrees in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2016. We will continue to run schools in alphabetical order as space permits.

Augustana College

Cornell College

• Brianna Carney – Lockport

Creighton University

• Jerry Estes – Plainfield • Daniel Janiczak – Homer Glen

• Caleb Arnold-Ivey – Plainfield • Dena Baity – New Lenox • Sean Blais – Frankfort • Jessica Campbell – New Lenox • Chloe Dale – Plainfield • Somer Druszkowski – Manhattan • Gregory Ferguson – Plainfield • Sean Fitzgerald – Manhattan • Richard Funk – Plainfield • Alexander Gilmore – Frankfort • Alyssa Graffy – New Lenox • Michael Guidotti – Plainfield • Dominique Hartsfield – Romeoville • Cayle Higgins – Romeoville • Jeffrey Krippel – Plainfield • Jeremy Lensing – Manhattan • Megan McGregor – Minooka • Katie Morton – Lockport • Jenna Parente – Frankfort • Daniel Popek – Minooka • Christopher Salazar – Plainfield • John Sarhage – Manhattan • Kristin Schmidt – Frankfort • Austin Small – Morris • Justin Smiley – Plainfield • Matthew Stevens – New Lenox • Jawan Straughter – Bolingbrook • Joseph Strain – Manhattan • Brandon Tidaback – Morris • Madeline Voss – Frankfort • Brandon Wills – Mazon • Kimberly Yeates – Wilmington

Culver-Stockton College

Benedictine College

Bolingbrook: • Kimberly Mensah • Sarah Sandmann Channahon: • Joshua Jimenez Frankfort: • Jessica Kraut • Michael Marietti • Megan Win Homer Glen: • Erick Eklin Lockport: • Allyson Hansen • Rybecca Janovyak Minooka: • Molly Willeford Mokena: • Kevin Slawkowski • Francis Toland New Lenox: • Rachel Andrews • Brian Skowronski Orland Park: • Rebecca Fiedler • Tim Tynan Plainfield: • Evagelia Analitis • Melissa Mariotti • Tia Patsavas Romeoville: • Connor Higgins Shorewood: • Maria Rossi

• Stuart Mast – Manhattan

Bethel University

• Eric Szafranski – Frankfort

Bismarck State College • Scott Kramer – Coal City • Christopher Smith – Joliet

Bob Jones University

• Deijha Swanson – Frankfort • Timothy Kamibayashiyama – Romeoville

Carthage College

• Taylor Boardman – Frankfort • Will Jansen – Wilmington • Ashley Love – Peotone • Robert McAleavy – Homer Glen • Thomas Meland – New Lenox • Rachel Post – New Lenox • Thomas Reddington – Romeoville • Eva Roesel – New Lenox • Helaina Rosenmayer – Plainfield • Tyler Seaman – Manhattan • Czar Zeman – Joliet

Chadron State College • Richard Rains – Joliet

Clarke University

• Shannon Marie Roth – Frankfort • Patrick Shea – Frankfort • Diana A. Clark – Plainfield

Coe College

• Allison DeArcangelis – Lemont • Eric Hoar – Plainfield • Gordon Rey – Plainfield High School graduate • Bree Trevino – Joliet

Concordia University

• Mary Rossio – Coal City

• Cody Jankowski – Plainfield • David Tatroe – Braidwood

Drake University

• Kaitlyn Allen – Frankfort • Stephanie Keca – Joliet • Mitchell Brown – Plainfield • Estuardo Menendez-Villa – Romeoville

Emmanuel College

• Garrett McGarry – Mokena

Eureka College

• Flores David – Crest Hill • Kurtz John – Minooka

Gustavus Adolphus College • Collin Shea – Joliet

Hope College

• Katelyn Cunningham – Crest Hill • Jordan Dennen – Joliet • Victoria Gonda – Joliet • Patrick Kilgallon – Plainfield • Tarah Plut – Plainfield • Miguel Ramirez – Joliet

Illinois Central College • Matthew Testa – Joliet

Illinois Wesleyan University

Iowa State University

Plainfield: • Sumaita Azam • Camara Curry • Aaron Goldenberg • Brendon Harnen • Jessica Jimenez • Tyler Marshall • Sarah Pahlke • Sarah Powers • Tyler Quint

• Nathaniel Wegner

Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance • Rachelle Sartori – Joliet

John Carroll University

• John Pierson – New Lenox

Judson University

Joliet: • Sean Sullivan New Lenox: • Gavin Fleagle • Russell Fleagle • Jill Fleagle Plainfield: • Matthew Moore • Patrick Moore • Barbara J. Rossi • Jordan Rossi • Lorenzo G. Rossi Jr. Shorewood: • Sasha Garcia • Charisse Garcia

Kirkwood Community College

• Kimberly Street – Joliet

Lakeview College of Nursing • Katie Cerepa – Homer Glen • Allison Kraz – Plainfield

Lehigh University

• Dana Raber – Homer Glen

Longwood University

• Bridget Renee Kramer – Lockport

Marquette University

Frankfort: • Margaret Brtis • Anthony Cammarata • Mackenzie Innis • James Land • Lenaya Thomas Joliet: • Damarius Edwards • Alexcia Kilgore • Alexandria Trafton Lockport: • David Handzik Manhattan: • Blake George Morris: • Zachary Flood New Lenox: • Sara Kahne • Kelsey Kalemba Plainfield: • Samuel Casson • Tyler Crawford • Madeline Guidarelli • Daniel Lavine • Eric Peterson Romeoville: • James Price • Justin Price

McKendree University

• Richard Gibbons – Channahon • Tegan Clinton – Lockport • Jaime Juhas – New Lenox

Mercer University

• Jamie Micheletto – Frankfort

Miami University

• Megan Alano – Crest Hill • Jacob Aleck – Frankfort • Veronica Castillo – Joliet • Matthew Davis – Mokena

• Matthew Gill – Mokena • Alyssa Kellner – Frankfort • Lauren Kelly – Manhattan • Zachary Melone – Joliet • Trace Vandenberg – Frankfort

Michigan Technological University

• Alexander Lurie – Romeoville • Cameron Roman – Minooka

Midwestern University

• Michelle Martinez – Joliet

Millikan University

Frankfort: Adam Richard Rosner Lockport: • Francis H. Barnes Jr. • Amanda Marie Lee • Mikayla Lynn Shaw Minooka: • Dillon Douglas Haase New Lenox: • Kayla Annette Bryant • Heather Nicole Janel • Madeline Lerrice Katcher • Tyler Arlen Peck Plainfield: • Nicholas Louis Rodriguez

Missouri University of Science and Technology • Anoop K. Kote – Frankfort • Cailey Samantha Baker – Plainfield

Missouri Valley College

• Andrew O. Bempah – Romeoville

Monmouth College

Bolingbrook: • Andrew Mesik • Kathryn Rees Frankfort: • Victoria Volante Homer Glen: • Mary Gonzalez New Lenox: • Brendan Fallon Plainfield: • Patrick Crawford Romeoville: • Lauren Towler

Muskingum University • Raven Horn – Romeoville

Northern Illinois University

• Danielle Glaab – Braidwood • Matthew Lucenti – Crest Hill • Rachel McDonald –Elwood • Alexander Huber – Homer Glen • Elizabeth Orlando – Homer Glen • Anthony Hannes – Joliet • Jordan Davis – Joliet • Charles Marshall – Joliet • Karla Guseman – Joliet • John Wetstein – Joliet • Nicholas Inserra – Joliet • Kenneth Barnett – Joliet • Jose Guzman – Joliet • Jessica Hanko – Joliet • Jacqueline Jones – Joliet • Susan Lietz – Joliet • Emily Mackley – Joliet • Stephan Humphrey – Joliet • Jeremy Malec – Joliet • Colleen McDermott – Joliet • Jesse Nunez – Joliet • Daniel Toon – Joliet • John Reichenbach – Joliet • Kevin Bonk – Lockport • John Dowjotas – Lockport • Felicia Dominici – Lockport

• Daniel Flynn – Lockport • Kate Ambrosini – Lockport • Joseph Dutra – Lockport • Jennifer Jackinoski – Lockport • Thomas Hook – Lockport • Marissa Murphy – Lockport • Brandon Krantz – Manhattan • Michael Cunningham – Manhattan • Kara Baumhardt – Manhattan • Paige Clarke – Manhattan • Daisy Monarrez – Minooka • Timothy Brown – Minooka • Brandon Jansen – Minooka • Robin Medley – Minooka • Kelsey Kunz – Minooka • Garrett Aiken – Mokena • Shannon Langenderfer – Mokena • Paige Stateman – Mokena • Nicole Mikulich – Mokena • Jacob Bernard – New Lenox • Amanda Saucedo – New Lenox • Casey Mott – New Lenox • Alicia Funk – New Lenox • Alexandra Reil – New Lenox • Sarah Limjoco – New Lenox • Erin Kalafut – New Lenox • Lilly Bullington – Newark • Ashley Auble – Plainfield • Brock Foellmer – Plainfield • Elisabeth Geib – Plainfield • Karan Patel – Plainfield • Amanda Louise – Plainfield • Ryan Aylward – Plainfield • Sara Crews – Plainfield • Johnathon Kettelson – Plainfield • Joseph Balkwill – Plainfield • Rajesh Hegde – Plainfield • Brian Minnis – Plainfield • Jeremy Parquette – Plainfield • Rajamar Singh – Plainfield • Lisa Apiquian – Plainfield • Matthew Kokes – Plainfield • Mutiemu Zuneidu – Plainfield • Joshua Batayeh – Plainfield • Isaac Grashoff – Plainfield • Mohammed Ibrahim – Plainfield • Nazish Khan – Plainfield • Mila Milanova – Plainfield • Tyler Newsome – Plainfield • Thomas Pruiett – Plainfield • Adelaide Alderks – Plainfield • Daniel Anaya – Plainfield • Eric Lavin – Plainfield • Manuel Montalvo – Plainfield • Brandon Pugh – Plainfield • Rebecca Bootz – Plainfield • Allison Edes – Plainfield • Monique Lincoln – Plainfield • Derek Jones – Peotone • Gerald Rekau – Peotone • Kapil Muradhia – Romeoville • Frank Leon – Romeoville • Robin James – Romeoville • Kelsey Allen – Romeoville • Monika Szwab – Romeoville • Andrew Young – Romeoville • Steven Robbins – Wilmington • Adam Springer – Wilmington • Abbigail Shorkey – Wilmington

Northland College

• Skyler Viano – Diamond

Olivet Nazarene University • Sarah Anderson – Frankfort • Michael H. Leppin – Peotone

Quincy University

• Gianna Lincoln – Joliet

Ripon College

• William Crist – Joliet

Rochester Institute of Technology

• Alyssa Brdlik – Plainfield • Peter Michor – Homer Glen • Nia Porter – Bolingbrook • David Putz – Bolingbrook

Sam Houston State University

• Paula Bernhard – Shorewood

St. Ambrose University

Frankfort: • Angela Totos Homer Glen: • John Isit Joliet: • Katherine Annis • Blake Billups • Hannah Godlewski Mokena: • Jessica Johnson Morris: • Kevin Wendling Orland Hills: • Amanda Glusak Orland Park: • Joseph Kopera • Amanda Murphy Seneca: • Alexis Brown

St. Olaf College

• Hailey Salazar – Plainfield • Jacqueline Tanis – Manhattan

State Technical College of Missouri

Coal City: • Jordan T. Koenig Morris: • Christopher J. Korst • Jared Michael Kowalewski Verona: • Luke Michael Sohan

The University of Scranton • Matthew R. Ball – Lockport • Emily Ann Hough – Plainfield

Trine University

• Cody Mart – Channahon

Trinity College

• Kelsey Gill – Plainfield • Ryan Gottardo – Frankfort

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

• Matthew D. Sharpe – Frankfort

Tusculum College

• Austin T. Vazquez – Joliet

University at Albany

• Tyler Mancuso – Plainfield • Amanda Dolan – Manhattan

University of Dayton

• Angela Giaquinto – New Lenox • Kevin Lutz – Plainfield • Victoria Pryzdia – New Lenox • Anne Schmig – Joliet • Jana Sztuk – Lockport

University of Dubuque • Alyssa Sajnaj – Morris

University of Evansville • Arielle Piper – Coal City

University of Jamestown • Brequan Tucker – Joliet • Cody Vogler – New Lenox

• Continued on page 45

DEAN’S LIST ROUNDUP

Oklahoma City University • Thomas Hoblin – Frankfort

Quincy University:

Coal City: • Taylor F. McCollough • Brittany Janelle Morgan Elwood: • Tessa Raeshelle Fairbairn Joliet: • Keith Burt Craig • Miranda L. Rodriguez Minooka: • Meghan Kathleen Quirk New Lenox: • Jacquelyn Taylor Farbak Romeoville: • Nikia Edom

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Ripon College

• Nayely Gonzalez – Joliet • Jessica Kobelt – Bolingbrook • Tene Robinson – Romeoville

Rochester Institute of Technology • Alyssa Brdlik – Plainfield • Nia Porter – Bolingbrook

Saint Xavier University

Bolingbrook: • Morgan Kupec Frankfort: • Marissa Hohman • Dominic Sanchez Homer Glen: • Courtney Correa Joliet: • Adrian Arteaga Lemont: • Beata Czerwien • Lisa Gawron • Diana Juzenaite Lockport: • Joanna Curtis • Shannon Walsh • Rachel Weis Manhattan: • David Settanni Mokena: • Lauren Knepper • Kara Krolicki • Linnae Rodriguez Morris: • Austin Feeney New Lenox:

Seton Hall University

• Gabrielle Owings – Plainfield

Spring Arbor University

• Joseph Dearduff – Channahon

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • Brianna Paulsen – Manhattan

St. Ambrose University

Channahon: • Crystal Bautista • Emma Werden Crest Hill: • Sarah Wurster Dwight: • Nicole Huffman Frankfort: • Lindsey Row • Melissa Van Ordstrand Homer Glen: • John Isit • Zachary Marszalek • Elyse Yaeger Joliet: • Katherine Annis • Blake Billups • Hannah Godlewski • Brandi Hosford • Bayley Keys • Dana Koerner Lemont: • Amber Trick Manhattan: • William Sears

Marseilles: • April Hovious • Erin Hovious Minooka: • Maxwell Brozovich • Jenna Gebhardt • Alayna Pullara Mokena: • Jennifer Buswell • Olivia Cap • Jessica Johnson • David Smith Morris: • Brenna Feeney • Kevin Wendling New Lenox: • Jordan Burns • Cailyn Harrington • Gregory Wymer Orland Hills: • Fred Kassal • Taylor Krause • Joshua Powell Orland Park: • Breanna Glos • Kevin Keavney • Amanda Murphy • Molly Owens Plainfield: • Morgan Krieger • Nicholas Mark • Lauren Schultz Seneca: • Alexis Brown

St. Mary’s College

Frankfort: • Christina McGuire Joliet: • Anna DeNeut Lockport: • Ashley Hovorka • Kathleen Melei Morris: • Grace Kumor • Alyssa Rogers New Lenox: • Erin Carroll • Margaret Davis • Victoria Horak Plainfield: • Katie Dwyer • Lauren Weiger Shorewood: • Colleen Quinn

St. Norbert College

• Timothy Anstett – Frankfort • Ann Baugnet – Frankfort • Ryan Kaufman – Romeoville

St. Olaf College

• Jacqueline Tanis – Manhattan

Stevenson University

• Natalie Rosendahl – Joliet

University at Albany

• Devan Brodie – Plainfield

University of Dallas

• Gabrielle Drong – Lockport • Susana Lara Flores – Plainfield • Natalie Martinez – Plainfield • Patricia Peters – Homer Glen

University of Dayton

• Anne Schmig – Joliet • Daniel Donnell – Joliet • Angela Giaquinto – New Lenox • Gianna Hartwig – Plainfield • Meggie Fahrner – Plainfield • Claire Schmig – Joliet • Collin Russell – Lockport • Meghan Hickey – Homer Glen • Caroline McCahey – Frankfort • Martin Palmasani – New Lenox • Victoria Pryzdia – New Lenox

University of Dubuque

• Bailey Pipiras – New Lenox • Alyssa Sajnaj – Morris

University of Findlay

• Taylor Esgar – New Lenox

University of Kansas (fall 2015)

• Heather Miller – Joliet • Therese Castrogiovanni – Lemont • Michael Lambert – Lemont

University of Iowa

Bolingbrook: • Juan Martin Frankfort: • Michael Law • Madeline Ritter Homer Glen: • Charles Harris • Michael Hayes • Andrew Jatis • Amanda Macnab • Emily Miller • Alyssa Pragovich • Valerie Renkor • Joseph Tomczuk • Austin Tor • Nathan Vejvoda Joliet: • John Chignoli • Margaret Turk • Eric Vanisko Lockport: • Justin Howard • Matthew Sadler Manhattan: • Stacy Garrard Mokena: • Jessica Hossa • Lauren Majewski • Caitlin Nelson • Steven Raines • Abby Rimsnider

New Lenox: • Morgan Commet (president’s list) • Peter Grubisich • Gabriel Jaramillo-Salgado • Daniel Krzeczowski • Jessica Mampe • Samantha Redmond • Olivia Renzi Peotone: • Gabrielle Dillman • Ellen Hagemaster Plainfield: • Kirsten Anderson • Alyssa Bosko • Ashley Bosko • Erin Corcoran • Megan Deppe • Brian Dusatko • Samantha Ford • Rachel Mickow • Paul Puglisi • Megan Ruzicka • Marina Stewart • Eriq Vazquez • Heather Yeager • Ashley Zepeda Shorewood: • Kevin Moran • Nicholas Whitmore

University of WisconsinLa Crosse

• Anton Jacob Vershay – Joliet

University of WisconsinMadison

Channahon: • Austin Scholp • Zachary White Frankfort: • Jackson Bax • Julia Mauser • Kyle Stanuch • Jennifer Zobak Lockport: • Hannah Pilch New Lenox: • Jessica Blatzer • Matthew Srygler • Connor Welch • Grant Dziuda • Audrey Hansa • Samuel Puglisi

University of WisconsinMilwaukee

• Matthew Chignoli – Joliet

New Lenox: • Emily Head Plainfield: • Cassandra Ashley Diehl • Cache Thompson Shorewood: • Kathryn Elizabeth Greskoviak

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of WisconsinPlatteville

University of Notre Dame

Frankfort: • Jennifer Chudoba Manhattan: Madeline Torkelson New Lenox: Shay Schwimmer Plainfield: • Allison Hochhalter • Jordan Starks • Colin Supple • Veronica Turturillo Romeoville: • Richard Jett

University of NebraskaLincoln

• Eduardo Castillo – Joliet • Mackensey Ganelle Fagan – Plainfield • Jessica Lynn Phillips – New Lenox

University of Rhode Island

• Jacquelyn R. Claver – New Lenox

University of St. Thomas

• Ramon Sida – Joliet • Steven M. Widlowski – Joliet

University of WisconsinGreen Bay

• Heath Hougas – Morris • Christopher Unger – Plainfield

• Samantha Barry – Plainfield • Kyle Selvy – Joliet

University of WisconsinStevens Point (honors list)

• Franciscus J. Peters – Plainfield • Stephanie Stanton – Joliet University of Wyoming • Anna Rose Bertani – Joliet

University of Wyoming

(president’s list) • Allison Waldvogel – Joliet

Wartburg College

• Sarah Grabowski – Plainfield

Washington University

• Tahj Alli-Balogun – Frankfort • Michael Bannon – Joliet • Craig Claire – Morris • Timothy Heyer – New Lenox • Devin Werner – Frankfort

Wheaton College

• Kelsey Miller – Plainfield • Breanne Peacock – Frankfort • Elizabeth Boeringa – Minooka • Jonathan Lindstrom – Minooka • Brandon Voss – New Lenox • Scott Brennwald – Plainfield • Joni Graves – Plainfield

LOCAL GRADUATES • Continued from page 44 University of Iowa Bolingbrook: • Tyler Lantvit • Megan Laplaunt • Jessica Paleczny • Ravish Patel • Jamie Smuskiewicz • Bradley Stimple • Victor Valentin Frankfort: • Katelyn Brtis

• Seamus Hughes • Abbey Maloney • Nicolas Selvaggio • Brigitte Waldier Homer Glen: • Nicholas Bergamini • Kevin Licata • Elizabeth McLaughlin • Megan Melaniphy • Thomas Pennoyer • Valerie Renkor Joliet: • John Chignoli • Brandon Christy

• Edwin Cooper • Christopher Jelinek • Haley McCoy • Steven McFarland • Alaina Ragusa • Eric Vanisko Lockport: • Rebecca Finke Mokena: • Lauren Majewski • Abby Rimsnider • Kyle Ruggio • Aubrey Russo • Brennen Viramontes

Morris: • Monica Belt • Jonathan Serna Luevano New Lenox: • Samantha Dallio • Emilie Harris • Taylor Kross • Jessica Mampe • Reid Senesac • Jennifer Torto • Keith Wiencek Plainfield: • Christine Behrendt • Erin Corcoran

• Haley Heyden • Cortney Kunkle • Ashka Patel • Paul Puglisi • Brett Ritter • Melanie Schutten • Ryan Turk • Mitchell Wolff Shorewood: • Kevin Moran

University of WisconsinLa Crosse

University of the Cumberlands

• Cole Ferguson – Joliet • Samantha Barry – Plainfield • Olivia Billapando – Plainfield

• Mathias Brewers – Channahon

• Darby Law – Frankfort

University of WisconsinMilwaukee

• Robert Joseph Zupancic – Joliet

University of WisconsinPlatteville

• Sunday, January 22, 2017

• Dana Campbell – Bolingbrook • Sarah Straub – Plainfield

• Alyssa Olson Orland Hills: • Tasneem Abdelmajid • Nour Ahmad • Karisa Brake • Robert Connolly • Ashley Salerno • Dennis Vilimek Orland Park: • Nour Allan • Janica Arcenal • Hailey Bramwell • Diana Chojna • Kathleen Fabular • Julianna Magnan • Dimitroula Manolis • Deonna Maracich • Julianna Metzler • Robin Prokaski • Michael Rizzo • Aneta Rychtarczyk • Lauren Surin • Lindsey Surin Peotone: • Susannah Marevka Plainfield: • Krystyna Dlugopolska • John Tuley Shorewood: • Ashlyn O’Brien

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

The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Sunday, January 22, 2017

| THE HERALD-NEWS

STATELY NAPERVILLE HOME OFFERS CLASS AND COMFORT This gorgeous brick and stone two-story home in South Pointe in Naperville impresses right from the curb, with an awesome arched front entryway, multiple rooflines and custom window architecture. The almost half-acre lot is the largest in the community, and this one offers manicured lawns, professional landscaping and a built-in sprinkler system. Inside, the open floor plan and architectural enhancements show the thought that went into making the home both elegant and liveable. For example, the living room and family room sweep together under a post-and-beam arched ceiling, with large windows on either end. The open design curls around to a spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops, closet pantry, planning desk and table space, then around again to a stylish dining room. In the center of this sweep are the foyer and stairs up to the four bedrooms on the second floor, which include a master suite with tray ceiling and walk-in closet, and a master bath with dual sinks, soaking tub and separate shower. The lower level offers a partially-finished English basement with huge “bonus” and game rooms. The home’s long list of amenities includes a brick fireplace in the family room, first-floor den and laundry room, fenced yard, deck, paver brick patio, firepit, sprinkler system, security system, three-car garage, concrete driveway, hardwood flooring in the foyer and kitchen, and 9-foot ceilings on the main level. South Pointe offers a location near the Route 4115 Stableford Lane, Naperville

50 corridor, downtown Naperville, the DuPage River, downtown Plainﬁeld, and connections to Interstate 55. The community is served by Plainﬁeld schools.

ABOUT THIS PROPERTY Address: 5747 Rosinweed Lane, Naperville Size: 3,106 square feet, with 4 bedrooms and 2½ baths Room Sizes: Living room, 13-by-14 feet; dining room, 12-by-15; family room, 14-by-21; kitchen, 13-by-16; den, 11-by-13; bonus room, 21-by33; game room, 15-by-26; laundry room, 8-by-20; master bedroom, 15by-16; other bedrooms, 13-by-13, 13-by-14, 12-by-14 Price: $489,900 Tour: By appointment Directions: Take Route 59 north of 119th Street to Champion Road, east to Rosinweed Lane Realtor: Susie Scheuber, of RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, at (815) 263-5988, or via email to sscheuber@hotmail.com. Visit www.susiescheuber.com.

1125 Olympus Drive, Naperville

1250 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet

Dow Realty, Inc. DowCompanies.com

815-730-1900 1300 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435

2 bed, 2 1/2 bath townhome. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors. Main floor laundry. 2nd floor loft. Master suite has balcony. Great location at end of cul-de-sac. Walk to Kingshill Park and owners club with pool, tennis and more. Offered at $293,900 Thomas Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22 MLS# 09399028

4 bed, 2 bath split level. Main floor master. Large kitchen opens to heated sunroom. Lower level family room with access to backyard. Nice backyard with deck. Minutes to downtown Naperville. Offered at $299,900 Thomas Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22 MLS# 09402921

FOR RENT

Great location. 2,500 sq. ft. zoned B-1. Corner lot. Access from Jefferson and Dwight. 2 garage bays. Great signage. Plenty of off street parking. $2,500 per month. Thomas Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22 MLS# 09480616

Thomas Mulvey

CRB, CRS, GRI

Managing Broker

Jane Hopkins

GRI, ABR, SFR

Broker

Timothy Brophy Broker

TRANSACTIONS

JUST LISTED – ATTENTION INVESTORS!

This fantastic investment property would be ideal for additional income! The 1st ﬂoor unit offers a living room, dining room, kitchen, bath and 2 bedrooms. The 2nd ﬂoor unit offers a living room, kitchen, bath and 2 bedrooms. All appliances, large yard and full basement with washer & dryer! Tenants pay gas & electric, owner pays water. Call Nancy Hibler at (815) 263-5791 for more details or your private viewing!

Nancy Hibler

SM-CL0393392

Karges Realty 815•263•5791 or 815•725•1700 www.homesbyhibler.com

PLAINFIELD

$260,100, 11526 Glenn Cir, Plainfield 605855791, 01-20-203-012-0000, National Residential Nominee S to Nicole J Kleronomos & Alex D Kleronomos, Dec. 2 $287,000, 11535 Glenn Cir, Plainfield 605855796, 01-20-202-011-0000, Kathleen M Urbanowski to Tina Spicer & Josef Arluri, Dec. 1 $375,000, 12625 Blue Iris Ln, Plainfield 605852857, 01-29-401-051-0000, Robert S Goul to Connie Shyu, Nov. 17 $430,000, 12818 Skyline Dr, Plainfield 605851905, 01-31-204-022-0000, Mehra Real Estate Inc to Danje Campbell, Oct. 24 $382,500, 12826 Shenandoah Trl, Plainfield 60585-4700, 01-31-206-028-0000, Derek O Camuel to Sana Ahmed, Oct. 13 $150,000, 21201 Duncan Ct, Plainfield 605447326, 04-06-402-009-0000, Bartosz Dobek to Michael A Henderson, Oct. 29 $218,000, 6912 Astoria Dr, Plainfield 605865277, 03-31-310-031-0000, Evaldas Monstavicius to Janet Oduro, Oct. 21 $310,000, 25310 Federal Cir, Plainfield 605442489, 03-08-303-009-0000, Percy Davis Jr to Miguel Patino & Analilia Patino, Nov. 21 $350,973, 25225 W Jackson Ln, Plainfield 60586-7241, 03-20-105-009-0000, Springbank Development LLC to Joshua C Nelson, Oct. 27 $160,000, 24931 Franklin Ln, Plainfield 60585-

2201, 01-20-405-027-1001, Paul A Moore to Brian A Moore, Oct. 28 $226,000, 21336 W Douglas Ln, Plainfield 60544-5600, 02-31-353-027-0000, Paula Keating to Thomas J Tynan & Rosemary E Tynan, Nov. 7 $184,000, 13155 S Carlisle Ct, Plainfield 605446324, 02-31-401-037-0000, Karow Trust to Larry W Laux & Mildred Laux, Nov. 21 $218,500, 21061 W Covington Dr, Plainfield 60544-7350, 04-06-406-014-0000, Lawrence L Majewski to Minh V Vu & Minh T Vu, Nov. 30 $200,500, 2004 Hastings Dr, Plainfield 605865516, 03-31-113-007-0000, Bruce A Meloun Jr to Michelle L Samuels & Devin Smith, Oct. 17 $173,000, 1804 Mandan Village Dr, Plainfield 60586-5280, 03-31-305-007-0000, Bank of New York Mellon Trustee to Hitesh Chadha, Nov. 8 $112,500, 13825 S Bristlecone Ln 1A, Plainfield 60544-6311, 04-06-177-108-1003, Chicago Trust Co Trustee to Brian Smith & Michelle Smith, Nov. 17

SHOREWOOD

$214,000, 1009 Ridge Rd, Shorewood 604049621, 06-09-309-007-0000, Jeffrey J Sieben to Alissa A Koenig & Nicole A Koenig, Nov. 19 $302,500, 403 Brannon Trce, Shorewood 60404-1226, 06-08-302-014-0000, NVR Inc to Timothy Hanson & Jennifer Hanson, Nov. 21 $342,000, 1701 Metcalf Ln, Shorewood 604041233, 06-08-303-056-0000, NVR Inc to Michael J Topps & Laura Topps, Nov. 22 $260,000, 1702 Peyton Ter, Shorewood 604041236, 06-08-303-016-0000, Carissa A Raddatz to Julia Cottrell, Nov. 4 $169,500, 839 Summit Creek Dr, Shorewood 60404-8264, 06-03-326-178-0000, Nicole L Labuhn to Lourdes Tobillo, Oct. 21

Channahon-5 acres

Rare offering here! 2900 square foot home w/2 master suites, completely renovated kitchen & master baths, ﬁnished basement w/sauna. Custom built 4BR/5BA home on 5 acres inc. 40’ x 55’ outbuilding w/heat, water, gas, insulated, 220 power & concrete ﬂoor! In-ground pool, outdoor kitchen & massive patio space + 3/4 acre pond! $565,000. Call Mark Meers of Spring Realty! (815)347-7900

Mark Meers 815-347-7900 www.Markmeers1.com Open Today 12-2

104 Brabery Ct., Shorewood

Beautiful home on a quiet cul de sac in Shorewood Glen, an active 55+ over community. This is the Camden model with 2633 sq. ft. featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and den/office. Open floor plan with upgraded trim package, fireplace, garden room and full basement. Kitchen has hardwood with 42” solid oak cabinets with corian countertops, island, breakfast area w/addt’l cabinets and bay window and butler’s pantry. This is one of the finest homes in Del Webb! Stop and see Diane today or call for a private showing.

Diane Lambert

Coldwell Banker Hong-Bell

815-744-1000 • 815-509-0656

• Sunday, January 22, 2017

NEW LISTING

Co Trustee to Meaghan K Klinger, May 9 $346,000, 2080 Finborough Cir, New Lenox 60451-9552, 08-24-351-039-0000, Jess Jankowski to Michael A Foster & Natalie J Foster, Oct. 13 $175,000, 131 Maple Ln, New Lenox 60451-1135, 08-09-406-011-0000, Harry J Clemens to Brian Stellwagen & Tonya Stellwagen, Nov. 4

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06-14-407-027-0000, HUD to Gildardo Barraza Rivera, Nov. 3 $225,000, 3415 Brittany Dr, Joliet 60435-8750, 03-24-411-027-0000, Hynous Trust to Francis M Vega & Dalia Vega, Nov. 15 $158,000, 3313 Fiday Rd, Joliet 60431-0645, 0335-208-029-0000, Dawn M Scheuber to Ramon A Nieves & Yaitza E Diaz, Oct. 24 JOLIET $212,000, 3302 Theodore St, Joliet 60431-8411, $230,000, 253 Lake Lawn Ct, Joliet 60435-6874, 06-02-214-007-0000, Michael E Parenti to Erick 07-08-313-020-0000, David B Vidano to Steven E Escudero, Oct. 24 Bianchetta & Gina M Bianchetta, Oct. 31 $240,000, 1501 Legacy Pointe Blvd, Joliet $56,000, 116 Seeser St, Joliet 60436-1645, 0760431-7565, 06-06-206-022-0000, Joseph D 16-112-010-0000, US Bank NA Trustee to Agustin O’Brien to Joaquin Moreno, Oct. 1 Meza, Nov. 8 $117,000, 126 S Briggs St, Joliet 60433-1302, $41,000, 1617 Middletree Rd, Joliet 60433-2916, 07-13-109-013-0000, Kathie E Pultz to Karen L 07-27-102-005-0000, US Bank Trust NA Trustee Taubery, Nov. 16 to Peter R Biron & Sandra K Biron, Nov. 20 $227,000, 2820 Clearview Dr, Joliet 60436$88,000, 222 Pleasant St, Joliet 60436-1646, 9759, 06-24-106-081-0000, Darnell Woods to 07-16-121-002-0000, Satendra Singh to Albina Terrell Caldwell, Nov. 2 Castaneda Defrausto, Oct. 21 $600,000, 608 Timberline Dr, Joliet 60431$110,000, 1317 N Prairie Ave, Joliet 60435-4123, 4833, 06-11-204-072-0000, Tamir Y Hersonskey 07-05-222-018-0000, Fannie Mae to Jose D to John M Spesia & Mary H Spesia, Oct. 27 Adame, Nov. 28 $143,000, 4306 River Glen Dr, Joliet 60431NEW LENOX 8945, 06-03-203-010-0000, Michael P Kuban to $303,500, 695 Sandpiper Dr, New Lenox 60451Arthur Simon & Gayle Simon, Nov. 1 8634, 08-33-111-015-0000, William L Trudeau to $161,000, 811 Mission Blvd, Joliet 60436-9717, Nicholas D Price & Noelle K Swanson, Nov. 7 06-24-102-003-0000, Omar Roman to Luis A $328,000, 1108 Diana Ct, New Lenox 60451Rodriguez & Ashley Valencia, Oct. 28 8644, 08-05-302-049-0000, NKK LLC to Daniel $175,000, 1345 Timberline Dr, Joliet 604312892, 06-02-205-017-0000, Robert P Robinson to Koch, Nov. 16 $337,600, 839 Somerset Ct, New Lenox 60451William M Gromatski & Karen L Gromatski, Nov. 7 3930, 08-23-412-022-0000, Chicago Title Land $115,000, 1011 Richards St, Joliet 60433-2741, Trt Co Trustee to Brandon K Pattison & John M 07-22-115-013-0000, Lawrence F Piskur to FranPattison, May 27 cisco J Castillo & Cristina Castillo, Nov. 17 $160,000, 837 Winter Park Dr, New Lenox $220,000, 660 Glenwood Ave, Joliet 6043560451-3106, 08-28-304-059-1001, Gerlach Trust 7010, 07-09-302-005-0000, Chilton Trust to to Margaret M Zeier, April 11 Joseph Niksich & Carolyn Niksich, Nov. 10 $227,000, 243 W Circle Dr, New Lenox 60451$112,000, 660 4th Ave, Joliet 60433-1967, 07-15-402-006-0000, Stephen J Parini to Manuel 9763, 08-24-200-010-0000, Franklin Street Real Estate to Nicole Fernando, Nov. 12 Perez Avitia, Oct. 24 $222,800, 1517 Delmar Dr, New Lenox 60451$120,000, 813 W Jefferson St, Joliet 604352310, 08-29-418-013-0000, Adam J Senkpeil to 7330, 07-08-426-005-0000, Pedro P Castillo to Daniel J Gordon & Katherine Bern Gordon, Dec. 2 James J Ruhaak, Nov. 11 $325,140, 1684 Glenbrooke Ln, New Lenox $140,000, 11 S Reedwood Dr, Joliet 60436-1454, 07-17-102-010-0000, Michael H Giglietti to Eric M 60451-3782, 08-25-309-011-0000, DRH Cambridge Homes Inc to Joseph M Mandekich & Gillian Oyster, Dec. 2 A Mandekich, September 29 $154,000, 2627 Ronald Dr, Joliet 60435-9323, $373,500, 1799 Banks Dr, New Lenox 60451, 06-01-412-015-1001, Kimberly Chmielowicz to 08-29-302-010-0000, Marquette Bank Trustee to Craig R Wall & Dale J Woodard, Nov. 4 $65,000, 1315 Richmond St, Joliet 60435-6849, Jason T Utter & Lisa N Utter, Nov. 30 $337,000, 1745 Glenbrooke Ln, New Lenox 07-08-309-024-0000, Wells Fargo Bank to Steven 60451-3779, 08-25-308-009-0000, DRH CamMartin Kuyawa & Karel Fern Kuyawa, Oct. 25 bridge Homes Inc to James G Kohlbacher & Nicole $80,850, 26 N Park Rd, Joliet 60433-9705, 0712-313-002-0000, US Bank NA Trustee to Pamela M Kohlbacher, Oct. 28 $323,344, 840 Somerset Ct, New Lenox 60451Hutton, Nov. 15 $170,000, 3505 Silver Fox Dr, Joliet 60431-8347, 3930, 08-23-412-031-0000, Chicago Title Land Trt

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Beautiful lake front property in desired lakelands! W/aprox 3000 sq ft of living space, this property has all the comforts you need for serene lake front living. Soaring ceilings greet you in the living rm w/fireplace & oversized glassdoor leads to extra large deck w/glass panels taking advantage of the stunning views of the lake. Kitchen features granite counters, 42” cabinets, under cabinet lighting & tumbled marble backsplash. Main flr master bedrm features lrg windows w/lake views, custom wic w/ built in cabinetry & beautiful master bath w/jacuzzi tub, double bowl vanity & lrg separate shower. The 2nd flr features a large loft area, 2nd full bath & bedrm w/lake views & built in computer work area. The finished walk out bsmt offers a generous family rm w/cozy fireplace, 2nd kitchen w/cherry cabs, 3rd full bath & 3rd bedrm w/gorgeous views of lake. Patio off family rm to yard area & lake. Prof finished garage flr. Brand new carpet throughout! Make your offer- motivated sellers!!

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NEW LISTING – MINOOKA CONDO! Lovely 2-story end-unit in great condition offering 2 BRS + loft, 2 baths, open concept main ﬂoor w/high volume clngs, kitchen w/Corian tops, breakfast bar, Bob 42” cabs & SS appls, lower level FR & 2 Vergo car garage! $149,900 – Call Bob Vergo 815-954-0233 today!

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Lovely 2BR, 2 bath unit offering a spacious master w/dressing area, 2 closets & private bath! 2 SGD’s to patio, interior access to garage, Maggie Karges updated décor, carpeting, furnace, air, Watson more! $137,900 - Call Maggie Karges 815-210-6075 Watson today!

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currently used as a private club w/full bar, dance ﬂoor & room for pool tables. Addition w/full banquet hall, storage, 2 ofﬁces & patio, plenty of parking, c/a, Nancy Hibler more! Call Nancy Hibler (815-263- 815-263-5791 5791) or David Hufford (815-483-7634) for more details!

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sought-after Plainﬁeld neighborhood this beautiful corner lot is fully sodded with trees & sidewalks. High-end Nancy Hibler quality built homes close to shopping 815-263-5791 & expressways! Call Nancy Hibler for more details!

PRIME COMMERCIAL CORNER! Very ﬂexible parcel that can be utilized with the 4 current buildings on site or start from scratch and reinvent this prime corner having a trafﬁc count of 20,000+. Jim Karges 815-474-1144 Contact Jim Karges, Managing Broker, at 815-474-1144.

GREAT TWO BEDROOM HOME! Beautiful décor, hardwood ﬂoors throughout, full basement, and remodeled bath. New furnace, water heater, electric service, Maribel and water lines. Detached 1-1/2 car Martinez garage, multiple pins. $89,000 – Call 815-955-0762 Maribel Martinez today!

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Fantastic 3BR, 2.1 bath home offering an open LR/DR w/hdwd ﬂoors & high volume clngs, spacious kitchen, all appls, large FR w/gas frpl, bsmt rec Phyllis room & storage area, fenced yard w/ Anselmino shed, patio & pergola. $220,000 – Call 815-823-2101 Phyllis Anselmino today!

Off Cass Ave, all utilities are separate, all appliances included, and there’s a full basement! Unit #1 has 2BRS and unit #2 has 1BR, lot is 48x120. Asking Maribel Martinez $92,000 – Call Maribel Martinez for more 815-955-0762 info!

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19042 W. Manhattan Rd….Unique 5 BR, 3 bath home on 6.45 beautifully maintained acres with orchard and creek! Totally remodeled in 2012 with addition in 2014. Original features include front door that leads to formal liv. rm. w/original staircase and bannister. Updated kitchen includes 36” sub zero fridge, 48” Wolf stove w/4 burners, griddle and grill, soapstone countertop and farm sink. Huge island w/breakfast bar has reclaimed wood top. Butlers pantry w/wine fridge and addt’l. sink. Large fam. rm., 1st floor addition includes mudroom, master suite w/full bath and walk-in closet, 5th bedroom and addt’l full bath. 2nd floor has 3 large BR’s. and full bath. Unfinished basement w/in-floor heating, oversized 2.5 car detached garage, 13x50 above ground heated pool and large pole building complete this must see property! Call Lee Hansen at 815-485-3401 or 815-478-3872 for a private showing

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A new place to call home… this 2 story home offers a large first floor master w/big full bath and walk-in closet. Eat-in kitchen has island, appliances and lots of counters and cabinets. Living room faces front and has a cute porch. 2nd floor has 2 spacious bedrooms w/walk-in closets, one has an oversized window seat. 1st floor laundry has new washer & dryer, new roof, newer garage door opener and newer furnace and humidifier. Quiet neighborhood, gated community. Call Rick or Donna at 815-955-2705 or 815-955-2706 today.

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1105 Auburn Dr. ..Beautiful 5 BR, 3BA home in the Heartland Circle Subdivision. Butler’s station next to open concept kitchen, 2 story fam. rm. w/fireplace and main floor laundry w/wash sink. Master bath has dual sink, separate tub & shower, huge walk-in closet and skylight for lots of natural light. English basement w/bathroom rough-in. Nice yard w/sprinkler system, stamped concrete & brick paver patio w/fire pit leads to spacious deck. Call Carrie Jass today at 630-210-6965.

24665 W Manor Dr…Exceptional 5370 sq. ft. 2 story with finished walkout basement leading to outstanding pool area. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, large custom kitchen and butler’s pantry. Situated on beautifully landscaped lot that backs up to the river. So much more! Call Rosalie at 815-2638641 for a private showing. Additional photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com.

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MANHATTAN - $569,900 15750 W. Barr Rd….4BR, 2.5 BA elegant country home on 10 acres. 2 story foyer with hand-scraped teak flooring that opens to formal din. rm. into large 2 story liv. rm. w/ limestone fireplace. Large open kitchen features alder knotty pine cabinets w/ceramic tile countertops, island w/breakfast bar and large dining area. 1st floor also features office w/fireplace, enclosed heated and air conditioned wrap around porch and master suite. 2nd floor features loft, 3BR’s and Jack and Jill bath. Call Lee at 815-485-3401 or 815-478-3872 to schedule a private tour of this home.

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Electric toothbrush worth cost Dear Doctor: My husband, who never met a gadget he didn’t like, wants our family to switch from regular toothbrushes to electric ones. He insists it’s worth the cost because electric toothbrushes do a better job. Is he right, or is this just an excuse for another fun toy? Dear Reader: Can it be both? Research in the last few years shows your gadget-loving spouse is right – electric toothbrushes do have an edge over the muscle-powered variety when it comes to keeping plaque and gingivitis at bay. Add in the fact kids seem to enjoy the noise and buzz, and for the elderly or those with arthritis these toothbrushes are easier to use, and the electric variety deserves a closer look. The key to good oral health is a regular routine of brushing your teeth to remove plaque. That’s the soft, sticky film that builds up in the mouth and which contains millions of bacteria. Those bacteria contribute to gum disease and tooth decay, which are the primary causes of tooth loss. Keeping your teeth free of plaque (and keeping the spaces between your teeth free of debris) is essential. When used properly, the manual toothbrush is a very effective tool. Also, it’s a fraction of the cost of an electric, which starts in the $20 range and goes (way) up from there. However, in multiple studies in which researchers followed two groups, one that used manual toothbrushes and another group that used the electric variety, differences arose. At the end of three months, the group using an electric toothbrush showed 20 percent better plaque removal and 11 percent less gingivitis than the group using the manual toothbrush. In studies that ran six months and longer, the benefits of the electric toothbrush were even more pronounced. The differences don’t end there.

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ASK THE DOCTORS Elizabeth Ko and Eve Glazier Electric toothbrushes fall into two different categories, those that spin and those that vibrate. Spinning brushes average from 2,500 up to 7,000 strokes a minute, depending on the model. The vibrating variety, also known as sonic brushes, move at up to 40,000 strokes a minute. Studies show (yes, there are studies for just about everything), when used for six months or longer, the sonic variety of electric toothbrush was better than the rotating type at reducing inflammation due to gingivitis. Of course, none of these kinds of toothbrush will do much good if they’re used improperly or not at all. Technique and timing are everything. Be sure to spend a full two minutes a session and brush the front, back and chewing surface of each tooth. Don’t forget about your molars, which can be hard to reach. And note that, for an electric toothbrush, brush heads need to be replaced on a regular basis. One final thought – with so many small battles to be fought when it comes to children and hygiene, the fact kids (of all ages) seem to enjoy electric toothbrushes might be a point in the plus column. The sound, motion and sensation, to say nothing of the many fanciful shapes and colors now available in kids’ toothbrushes, achieve the seemingly impossible. That is, they make brushing your teeth fun. • Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.

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ACROSS 1. Kind of kick 8. Product of evaporation 15. Apple product 20. Keep in 21. Brunch-menu heading 22. Parts of college courses 23. Sources of stress for many modern workers 24. Utopia? 26. Part of the Dept. of Transportation 27. Channel buildup 29. Packers’ grp.? 30. Old tabloid fodder 31. Piece still under consideration for a magazine? 37. Org. concerned with water quality 40. Balsa or balsam 41. Budgetary excess 42. Signal meaning “no disease on this ship” 44. Hurt sharply 46. Workers in some labs, informally 48. Interminable task 49. “____ Must Die” (Claude McKay poem) 50. “Village” newspaper that’s namby-pamby? 53. Bull’s urging 54. Fashion guru Tim 55. Behave 56. ____ of reality 57. Admitted (to) 59. Jacket material 60. Percolate 62. The “kid” in “Here’s looking at you, kid” 64. Kia model 65. Common flower that’s poisonous to eat 66. Santa’s nieces and nephews? 71. Indiana Jones trademark 74. ____ department 75. Uber-owned company that makes self-driving trucks 76. Agreement 80. Result of a year-end review, maybe 81. “That so?”

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Parent drafted into adoption stops short of forming a bond Dear Abby: After planning to not have children, my partner and I had to adopt one of his family members. Long story short, it was us or an unsafe situation. I have never in my life had an interest in children or spent any time with them. After a few years, I still have no interest in parenting. I work long hours, so my partner does most of it, but he is better at it, so it makes sense. I ensure the child’s needs are met. I organize events, take him to point A or B, but have no interest in bonding or spending time with him – no desire to form a connection, which I feel some guilt about. Deep down, I resent having been forced to take on a responsibility I never wanted in the first place. Is it good enough to provide a safe, stable home with

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appears it’s going to have to be. We don’t have to love everyone, but we do have to treat them well, which you have done to the best of your ability. But recognize if you truly are unable to form an emotional bond with the child, his only attachment will be to your partner. And because of all the effort you have put into raising him, it’s rather sad – for you. Dear Abby: I noticed a picture of a

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young boy on Facebook. He appeared to be about 4 or 5. He was holding a sign stating if he received 20,000 “likes,” his father would quit smoking. My immediate reaction was, “Isn’t the fact your son loves you enough to make you be healthy?” I question the values we are teaching our young children. In a world where the trend is to conform and gather likes, how much value should we allow our children to place on the opinions of others? Should our self-esteem and actions be based this heavily on being “liked” by strangers or peers? I’m an old-fashioned gal who believes in family ties and the strength a person develops by acting independently. – Believes In Family

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ple – depend upon the affirmation of others. The internet provides a quick and easy way for folks to bring attention to themselves or to a cause they believe in. Whether this phenomenon is healthy, I cannot say – but of this I am certain: It’s here to stay. I agree with you for his health and for the sake of his child, the father should quit smoking without being bribed with computer clicks. Between you and me, I suspect it was something the boy’s mother dreamed up. Perhaps I’m suffering from “cuteness fatigue.” But if you believe a child thought that gambit up on his own, I have a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell you. • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Be aggressive when it comes to protecting your reputation and aiming to please and achieve. You’ve got what it takes to get ahead personally and professionally, so don’t give up when you should get going. Launch your plans and share your ideas in order to make financial gains. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – You are sensitive, charming and ready to take on whatever comes your way, so don’t sit back when you should be using your insight and intelligence to gain ground. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Consider what you have

been doing and what you want to do in the future. Check out the online job market, spruce up your resume and set the stage for a brighter future. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Let your charm lead the way. You’ll be able to negotiate a deal or talk someone into seeing things your way if you are diplomatic. A financial gain looks promising. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Be careful not to make an unrealistic promise. Live within your means and only take on what you know you can handle and complete. A day trip will lead to the access of privileged information. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Get in touch with someone from your past or attend an event that is a reminder of how you were raised or where you come from. Tradition will lead to strength,

courage and success. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Don’t get wrapped up in the moment and make unrealistic promises that will result in disappointment and criticism. Use your intuitive intelligence to find reasonable and workable solutions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Socialize, go on an excursion or make plans with someone who enjoys the same things you do. A pet, youngster or elder in your life will brighten your day. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Be careful how you handle domestic situations. You’ll face opposition if you are too intent on getting your way. Compromise or offer an incentive. Romance is encouraged. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Express what you want

to see happen. An emotional plea will help you bring about change, but could also leave you in a precarious position. Balance will be necessary. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – If you get involved in a physical challenge, you’ll find out exactly where you stand and what you have to do in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Romance is featured. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Personal secrets are best kept that way. Don’t trust someone with information that could be incriminating. Make adjustments at home that will lower your overhead and ease your stress. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Don’t be too eager to let others know what you are up to. Using the element of surprise will be in your favor when it comes to gaining support.

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Seeking FT Leasing Manager for busy student housing property. This person will possess excellent sales techniques and be goal oriented. The perfect person will be able to prioritize effectively, be self-motivated, driven to perform well, and be well organized. Must be outgoing and friendly and insist on making a positive impact in the lives of others. The Leasing Manager will be able to successfully market to clientele, give property tours, follow up on leads, and close the sale. Must be able to work Sat's. Competitive hourly salary with commission and benefits package.

Must be 25 years old. Apply in person:

Hawthorne Landscaping, Inc. needs 20 temp/full-time Landscape laborers. $14.34 hr and $21.51 hr OT. M-F 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM from 4/1/17 to 11/30/17. No exp req and min OTJ training provided. Mow, cut, water, edge lawns: rake and blow leaves; dig holes and trenches with shovels with a max width of 6 inches and a depth of 6 inches, trenches are to plant; pull, chop weeds, prune and haul topsoil and mulch. Involves bending, stooping, lifting and stretching on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift 50 lbs often, work in hot/cold weather. Work hours between of 6:30pm and 3:30pm. Job location in Crest Hill, IL. No drop ins please. Possibility of performance based raise. Possibility of OT. Post hire employer paid background check. Transportation provided to jobsite from central location in Will County area. Transportation (including meals and to the extent necessary - lodging) to the place of employment will be provided, at its cost to workers reimbursed, if the worker completes half the employment period. Return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by employer. Employer provided tools, supplies and equipment required to perform the job at no charge. Please inquire about the job opportunity or send applications, indications of availability, and/or resumes directly to: Illinois Department of Employment Security, 1701 S 1st Ave, Ste 10, Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 223-2652 or 931 Brian Dr, Crest Hill, IL 60403-Refer to job order # 4651722

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K2 INDUSTRIAL SERVICES is an industrial cleaning company located in Channahon, IL We are conducting a callout looking for potential CDL Drivers and Waterblasters. Experience is not necessary. We do the training. CDL Drivers must possess Class A or Class B License and Tanker endorsement and willing to get Hazmat. We prefer waterblasters with a valid driver's license. This is a great opportunity to grow with the company. There is plenty of work available both local and out of town.

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Come join us and learn about the opportunities available at K2 Wednesday January 25th and Thursday January 26th at the K2 Industrial - Channahon Shop ~ located at ~ 23410 S. Frontage Rd. W., Channahon, IL 9am to 11am and 1pm to 4pm To Schedule an appointment Call K2 INDUSTRIAL SERVICES at: 219-937-8240 No appointment necessaryWALK INS WELCOME. An Equal Opportunity Employer

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WATER OPERATOR The Village of Dwight, Illinois is now accepting resumes for the position of Water Operator. Dwight, a community of 4,200, is located in North Central Illinois on Interstate 55. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing and maintaining the needs of all routine and non-routine maintenance and surveillance of the Village water distribution system. A technical knowledge of operating, maintaining, and managing a utility system is needed. Hands on experience in all laboratory techniques in water treatment facilities, EPA regulations and the ability to keep detailed records and manage reports is essential. Certification as a Class B Water Plant Operator is mandatory. Three to five years experience is preferred. As a full-time employee you will qualify for all Village benefits including health insurance, dental and IMRF retirement plan. The Village of Dwight is an equal opportunity employer. Salary is commensurate to experience. If interested, please send resume to: Village Administrator Village of Dwight 209 S. Prairie Ave. Dwight, IL 60420 or email: kmcn@dwightillinois.com

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Dr. Stephen Hawking said, “We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the universe. That makes us something very special.” Bridge players understand that minor suits are the poor cousins of the game. They are fine as a strain for a slam (as the columns for the last four days have shown), but when we are bidding only game, we tend to steer full bore into no-trump or a major. However, not always. Look at the South hand. You open one club, and partner responds three clubs, a game-invitational limit raise. What would you do now? You could shut your eyes and rebid three no-trump, but here you would immediately lose five heart tricks. Instead, investigate stoppers at the three-level. Rebid three diamonds, which says that you have at least one stopper in this suit, but are wide open in one of the majors. When North rebids three spades, he indicates values there but not in hearts. (If he had stoppers in both majors, he would rebid three notrump.) Now you know to avoid three no-trump and sign off in five clubs. The auction has told West what to lead. He can even choose a low heart, underleading an ace at trick one! The defenders take two heart tricks, then, say, shift to a diamond. You must draw trumps without loss. That will be no problem if they are 2-1, but what if they are 3-0? If West has all three, you have no chance. But in case East does, start with dummy’s club king. When West discards a spade (playing a black card on a black card, hoping you are not paying proper attention), you take the club finesse, draw East’s last trump and claim.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Nursing Program Accreditation Site Visit Announcement Joliet Junior College (JJC) wishes to announce that it will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 2:30 pm on February 1, 2017 in the U-Building Auditorium, Room U-1024. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to: Dr. Marsal Stoll, Chief Executive Officer Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 OR email: mstoll@acenursing.org Please note that all written comments should be received by Dr. Stoll at ACEN no later than February 2, 2017. (Published in the Herald-News, on January 15, 22, 2017) 1258335

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS The New Lenox Community Park District is accepting proposals for Portable Services in our district.

submit a proof of insurance the Bidders demonstrating insurability. Failure to provide a Bid Bond or proof of insurance shall render the bid incomplete and be rejected. The New Lenox Community Park District will require the successful bidder to furnish a satisfactory Performance and Material Bond for the total contract. Once submitted, no bids will be withdrawn without written consent from the park district's attorney.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS The New Lenox Community Park District is accepting proposals for Turf Mowing Services in our district. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The scope of work includes: providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and all other services necessary to complete the Turf Mowing work as indicated in the Bid Documents. Refer to Bid/ Contract Documents for additional information relating to the scope of work.

The New Lenox Community Park District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, nonconforming bids, reject reject conditional bids, waive irregularities in the bidding procedure, or to accept any bid that ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: in its sole opinion best serves the Bid Released - January 24, 2017 Bids Due - February 7, 2017 at interests of the Park District. 10:00 a.m. Bid Award - February 15, 2017 (Published in the Herald-News Bid Award Notice to Contractor January 19, 20, 22, 2017) February 16, 2017 1256302 Services to begin-anticipating midApril (weather/turf growth pending)

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NOTICE OF MEETING The Board of Education of Joliet Township High School District #204, has rescheduled its regular meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017. The meeting has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The Board will meet in Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room to discuss any or all of the following: 1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by P.A.93-57. 2. Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). All notices are pursuant to the call of the Board President. Donald Dickinson, Secretary Board of Education

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The scope of work includes: providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and all other services necessary to complete the Portable Services work as indicated in the (Published in the Herald-News, Bid Documents. Refer to Bid/ January 22, 2017) 1259705 Contract Documents for additional information relating to the scope of work. PUBLIC NOTICE ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Bid Released - January 24, 2017 Bids Due - February 7, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Bid Award - February 15, 2017 Bid Award Notice to Contractor February 16, 2017 Services to begin - April 1, 2017

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Bid documents will be available January 24, 2017 on or after 10:00 a.m. at the New Lenox Community Park District Administrative Offices, 701 W. Haven Ave, New Lenox, Illinois 60451. Sealed bids labeled (Turf Mowing Services Attn: George Travnicek) must be submitted on or before 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 to the New Lenox Community Park District, 701 W. Haven Ave, New Lenox, Illinois 60451. Immediately thereafter, bids will be opened and read A Certified or Cashier's Check payable to the New Lenox Community Park District, or a Bid Bond in an amount equal to Ten Percent (10%) of the total bid amount must accompany each bid. In addition, each Bidder shall submit a proof of insurance demonstrating the Bidders insurability. Failure to provide a Bid Bond or proof of insurance shall render the bid incomplete and be rejected. The New Lenox Community Park District will require the successful bidder to furnish a satisfactory Performance and Material Bond for the total contract. Once submitted, no bids will be withdrawn without written consent from the park district's attorney.

The New Lenox Community Park District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, reject nonconforming bids, reject conditional bids, waive irregularities in the bidding THE WILL COUNTY BOARD procedure, or to accept any bid that WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING in its sole opinion best serves the REGARDING THE 2040 TRANS- interests of the Park District. PORTATION PLAN DURING THE PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTA- (Published in the Herald-News TION COMMITTEE MEETING ON January 19, 20, 22, 2017) FEBRUARY 7, 2017 AT 9:00 A.M. 1256318 IN THE COUNTY BOARD ROOM, The Herald-News Classified SECOND FLOOR OF THE WILL It works. COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 302 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, JOLIET, ILLINOIS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE COMMENTS AT THAT TIME. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 2040 TRANSPORTATION PLAN IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE WILL COUNTY CLERK, 302 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, DURING THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT www.willconnects2040.org.

A Certified or Cashier's Check (Published in the Herald-News payable to the New Lenox Community Park District, or a Bid January 22, 29, 2017 February 5, Bond in an amount equal to Ten 2017)1259740 Percent (10%) of the total bid BREAKING NEWS amount must accompany each available 24/7 at bid. In addition, each Bidder shall TheHerald-News.com

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