JANUARY 8, 2015 VOL. 8 ISSUE 26
NEWS
keLLey announCes sheriFF’s CommanD staFF Kelley said he is committed to fulfilling his campaign platform
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NEWS Candidates file for school board election Filing period for the April 7 consolidated election ended in December
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COUNTy NEWS
Kirk adds county reps to heroin task force At 2nd meeting of task force Dec. 29, Kirk said group now will include state’s attorney, coroner from Will County
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SPORTS Searching for heart
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DuPage Township provides help to community
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DuPage township youth Services reaches out to the youth community with various programs like tee it up.
Its continued effort to serve the community has earned DuPage township being named township of the year. the township’s mission is to provide and educate its community to help those in need, while enhancing the quality of life for its members. from youth golf camps to senior outings to breakfast with Santa to the operation of the food pantry, the township touches all aspects of community life. see the FuLL story on page 3
Bolingbrook star says team needs to play with a will to win
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FEATURE Medical Memo: Combating the flu Understanding influenza important to treatment, prevention
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Each year, tools for Schools provides students in the area with supplies needed to complete their school experience.
A dedicated efforts organized by volunteers and employees of the township, hundreds line up for a thanksgiving distribution from the food pantry.
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COUNTy NeWS
eDUCATiON
COMMUNiTy
frIDay • Jan. 9 mostLy sunny
authorities seek information in new years day home invasion, sexual assault
Authorities in Westmont are asking the community for help in gathering information related to a home invasion and sexual assault that took place on New Years Day.
record-high 242 district 202 students named 2015-16 state scholars a record-high 242 District 202 high school seniors have been named 20152016 Illinois State Scholars because of their superior academic potential.
students reach out to the armed forces Central elementary School students in Jessica Williams’ 5th grade classes raised $440 and used the money to fill and ship 27 care packages to soldiers stationed overseas.
numark donates cold weather gear to the needy
Tis’ the season of giving and that is exactly what the employees of NuMark Credit Union did.
high: 19° low: 13° SaturDay • Jan. 10 snow showers
high: 27° low: 19°
SunDay • Jan. 11 Few snow showers
high: 30° low: 17°
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schools > valley view
dupage Township provides Candidates file for help to community school board election Filing period for April 7 election ended in December
DuPage being named Township of the Year by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Citizens Services Committee
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Its continued effort to serve the community has earned DuPage Township being named Township of the Year. The township’s mission is to provide and educate its community to help those in need, while enhancing the quality of life for its members. From youth golf camps to senior outings to breakfast with Santa to the operation of the food pantry, the township touches all aspects of community life. The township covers a variety of roles in the community beginning with general and emergency assistance, but it goes deeper than just a referral or a hand up. Programs like Tools for School delve into what students need, taking an initiative to make a difference in the youth of the community, pooling its resources to ensure more than 600 residents have the correct tools for school. It’s about keeping a pulse on the needs of the time. As people continue to suffer from today’s economy with unemployment rates still high, the township is tasked with providing opportunities that help in all areas that unemployment inevitably touches. For the past seven years, the township has organized a job fair drawing nearly 1,000 people to meet one-on-one with nearly 50 different employers. DuPage Township Supervisor Bill Mayer has said the problem is not going away and that the township wants to help solve it. Mayer believes the goal of the township is to not throw money at the situation, but feels that hosting job fairs and offering housing counseling and other initiatives helps to get people back on track. The township has also hosted a number of budgeting and foreclosure prevention seminars
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The DuPage Township has hosted an annual job fair for the past seven years.
township oFFiCiaLs oF iLLinois ConFerenCe
DuPage township was recognized for its service at the township officials of Illinois (toI) annual educational Conference in Springfield, where it received six major awards, including “township of the year” presented by the Illinois township association of Senior Citizens Services Committee (ItaSCSC). aimed at helping people in their situations. Every Thanksgiving, cars line up outside the food pantry at 719 Parkwood in Romeoville and are handed the fixings for a complete meal along with a gift card to a local grocery store. Activities aren’t lost on the seniors of the area either, in fact the township operates out of the Joseph and Sarah Levy Center at 251 Canterbury Lane which serves as a senior center that offers recreation activities, group meetings and hosts senior clubs and trips. The Levy Center is available as a banquet facility during the seniors “off hours” to supplement the operational cost of the facility. It was among these efforts that led to recognition of the DuPage Township, which was
recognized for its service at the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) annual Educational Conference in Springfield, where it received six major awards, including “Township of the Year” presented by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Citizens Services Committee (ITASCSC). In addition, TOI awarded DuPage Township with its “Mighty Message – Other Publications – Video” award and “Mighty Message – Best Use of Social Media” award, both for townships with a population of 50,000 and more. Individual honors went to Township Trustee Maripat Oliver for “Elected Official of the Year” from the ITASCSC. Assistant to the Supervisor Linda Youngs took home the “Staff Member of the Year” and Lyndal Johnson was named “Volunteer of the Year,” by the Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth (AITCOY). DuPage Township is no stranger to the awards podium. Last year, the township received five major awards, including “Township of the Year,” “Supervisor of the Year,” “Mighty Message – Best Website,” “Mighty Message – Best Use of Social Media”, and “Volunteer of the Year.” For more information about DuPage Township and the services it provides to the community, visit www.dupagetownship.com or call 630-759-1317.
Only months after the November election, political candidates are gearing up for another race. The filing period for the April 7, 2015, Consolidated Election ended with the past year. Five people have filed for three spots on the Valley View 365U School Board. Rick Gougis, vice president of the school board, is up for reelection, but has not filed for reelection. Board president Steve Quigley
of Bolingbrook, and incumbent Leo Venegas of Romeoville, are both seeking another term. Joining the race are Diane Parro of Bolingbrook, and James Boudouris and Sally (Clemens) Guilbo, both of Romeoville.
bolingbrook village board Three members of the Bolingbrook Village Board are up for re-election, including trustees Leroy Brown, Pat Schanks and Rick Morales, running together as the First Party for Bolingbrook.
bolingbrook park disTricT Up for re-election in the Bolingbrook Park District are commissioners Jerry L. Hix, Al Traczek, and Sue Vastalo.
founTaindale public library Terms expire for three trustees in the Fountaindale Public Library District, including Thomas J. Gilligan, Gayle F. Graske and Steven J. Prodehl.
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county news
Mike Kelley announces sheriff’s command staff Kelley said he is committed to fulfilling his campaign platform Will County S h e r i f f Mike Kelley announced Dec. 31 that he has completed the promotions Mike Kelley of command Will County staff that will Sheriff assist him during his term as Sheriff. “I want to thank all of the outgoing administrators for their many years of dedication and service to our department,” Kelley said in a release. “As I look to the future, I am committed to new challenges and for the opportunity to increase efficiency within the Sheriff’s Office. “Together with my new command staff, I am confident that our years of experience, knowledge, professionalism,
will county promotions
The following promotions took place since Sheriff Kelley was sworn in on Dec. 1: Undersheriff, Robert Contro Deputy Chief of Enforcement Division, Thomas Budde Deputy Chief of Support Services, Jerry Nudera Deputy Chief of Special Operations and Investigations, Richard Ackerson Adult Detention Facility Command Staff Chief Deputy Warden - Bradley Josephson Deputy Chief of ADF Operations, Stuart Taylor Deputy Chief of ADF Support Services, Dale Santerelli
and dedication, will be met with the main focus on quality of life, safety and security for all residents of Will County.” Kelley said it may take some time, but he is committed to fulfilling his campaign platform, including moving the sheriffs’ foreclosure sales inhouse, which could potentially provide the Sheriff’s Office with substantial revenue; the need to construct a secure evidence storage facility; and looking into alternative working shifts for deputies.
government
Rep. Lipinski’s domestic manufacturing bill signed Legislation aims to boost domestic manufacturing, American jobs by requiring a National Strategic Plan for Manufacturing
sponsor in the House. Congressman Dan The factors that impact Lipinski’s (IL-3) bipartisan manufacturing that will legislationtoboostdomestic be explored include manufacturing and technology transfer American jobs by requiring and commercialization a National Strategic Plan for activities; the adequacy Manufacturing has been of the national security signed into law. The bill Congressman base; the capabilities requires that at least every Dan Lipinski of the domestic four years the President (IL-3) manufacturing work with public and private stakeholders to produce workforce; export opportunities and publish a plan to promote and trade policies; financing, investment, and taxation American manufacturing. In addition, every year the policies and practices; emerging and markets; President’s budget blueprint will technologies research and have to contain an explanation of manufacturing undertaken by how it promotes the most recent development manufacturing strategy. Lipinski’s competing nations; and the bill, which passed the House three capabilities of the manufacturing times over the past five years, was workforce of competing nations. “From my days growing up near included in legislation that passed both houses and was signed Midway Airport, I have understood into law by the President in late how important manufacturing is December. Sen. Mark Kirk (IL) had to good middle-class jobs, strong and America’s introduced the bill in the Senate communities, and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (IL- defense,” said Rep. Lipinski. 16) was the lead Republican co- “Since I have been in Congress, I have been relentlessly working to bring Washington around to understanding this also, and to producing policies that promote American manufacturing. This bipartisan bill guarantees that Washington has to pay attention to what can be done to help manufacturers and workers. This law can make a real difference by leading to economic growth, increased American security, and more middle class jobs that pay hard-working Americans a family wage. I want to thank Mark Kirk
“The people of Illinois reflect the highest work ethic of the Midwest,” said Senator Kirk. “It’s those men and women who keep me optimistic about the future of Illinois and the future of manufacturing as a pillar of the Illinois economy.” for his leadership on this bill in the Senate and Adam Kinzinger for his help in the House.” “The people of Illinois reflect the highest work ethic of the Midwest,” said Senator Kirk. “It’s those men and women who keep me optimistic about the future of Illinois and the future of manufacturing as a pillar of the Illinois economy.” “This a big victory for a sector of our economy that over the years has provided so many high quality jobs in my district, in our region, and across the nation, but has taken many hits over the past couple of decades, especially during the recent recession,” said Rep Lipinski. “While manufacturing is by-and-large a private, market endeavor, few can disagree that government policy impacts manufacturing in countless ways. It is essential that the U.S. join many of our competitors in assessing these policies in a comprehensive, coordinated approach. Manufacturing is the linchpin of our economy and the foundation of our middle class, and I promise to continue working to see that manufacturing in this country is strengthened and provided with the tools necessary to thrive.”
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county news
Sen. Kirk adds Will County representation to Heroin Task Force Group now will include state’s attorney, coroner from Will County By nick reiher
managing editor
nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, R-Ill. Added representation from Will County to his Anti-Heroin Task Force. At the second meeting of the task force Dec. 29, Kirk said the group now will include state’s attorneys and coroners from Will, as well as from Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kendall and Kane counties. Will County Coroner Pat O’Neil said federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration have worked with the county on local programs such as the annual program and smaller events put on by Will County HELPS (Heroin Education Leads to Preventative Solutions). O’Neil said that work likely helped get them a seat on Kirk’s task force, which he called a significant achievement for combating the heroin epidemic locally. He said raising awareness to the federal level now will help continue to reduce heroin-related deaths even more. Will County saw 53 heroinrelated deaths in 2012, he said, followed by a decrease to 38 in 2013. As of Dec. 30, O’Neil said, there were 34 reported in the county, with one more possible before the end of the year. During the meeting, Kirk stressed the importance of making the naloxone nasal spray device, known as Narcan, accessible to first responders. Since January 2014, the intranasal spray device was 100 percent successful in DuPage County, saving each of the 32 people the spray was used
“Narcan is one easy solution to the heroin epidemic that is killing the communities of Illinois, making it imperative we all work together in pushing the FDA to make it available for all first responders. The longer the FDA makes us wait, the more lives we will lose as each day goes by ...” Mark Kirk, R-Il. U.S. Senator on. The DuPage County Health Department pays $16 per unit for the intranasal naloxone, compared to nearly $290 for each unit of the naloxone autoinjector. Senator Kirk sent a letter to the FDA in October urging for the approval of intranasal naloxone to be marketed as soon as possible. “Narcan is one easy solution to the heroin epidemic that is killing the communities of Illinois, making it imperative we all work together in pushing the FDA to make it available for all first responders,” Kirk said. “The longer the FDA makes us wait, the more lives we will lose as each day goes by.” Will County Executive Larry Walsh, whose office also has been
a major force locally in addressing the heroin crisis, said the county’s inclusion on the task force is good news. In July, the Will County Board approved using a federal grant to implement a Narcan program through the Will County Health Department. “I applaud Senator Kirk and many of our other legislators at the state and federal levels who are addressing the serious issue of heroin abuse in our communities,” he said in a statement. “In Will County, we are continuing efforts to expand the Robert Crown heroin prevention curriculum in our schools and implementing other life saving strategies in our fight against heroin.” O’Neil said the county’s Narcan program will begin shortly, as Bolingbrook Police officers are trained in its use Jan. 7, followed soon after by Will County Sheriff’s personnel and hopefully many others. Use and training for administering Narcan is up to chiefs in the individual departments, he added. Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton said they expect to be implementing the program early in 2015 as well. He said they have to work out some issues, including where to store the Narcan when not in the squad cars for security and shelf-life concerns. Kirk launched the task force in October 2014, which is cochaired by DuPage County Coroner Dr. Rich Jorgensen and Lake County State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim. The task force works with suburban counties and community members to fight the spread of heroin use in Illinois’ communities. Another original member of the task force is Felicia Miceli, whose son Louie passed away from a heroin overdose in 2012 at the age of 24. She feels that if Narcan had been available to first responders, her son’s life may have had a different outcome.
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www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.734 T h ursday, January 8, 2015 | boli ng brookbug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Bolingbrook Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination. A UPS package was taken from a doorstep on the 100 block of Chestnut Lane between 12:52 and 2:52 p.m. Dec. 4. Loss valued at $249.
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Three trailers were taken from a lot on the 200 block of East Old Chicago Drive between Aug. 8 and Dec. 12.
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Alfredo Field, 33, 16775 S. Hazelwood Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Dec. 15 and charged with possession of controlled substance and an instate warrant, following a traffic stop at Route 53 and I-55.
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A debit card and ID were taken from an unsecured vehicle on Lyons Road and Cobb Circle between 11:10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Dec. 17.
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Officers responded to a residence on the 300 block of Falconridge Way for the report of a theft. A lock box, gun and ammunition were taken from a bedroom between Dec. 15 and Dec. 18.
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Aram Myers, 28, 760 Geneva Ave., Romeoville,was arrested at 12:31 p.m. Dec. 18 and charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Old Chicago Drive Frontage Road.
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Officers responded to the 500 block of Pinebrook Drive for the report of a residential burglary. A rear sliding door was found disturbed and a camera was taken between 5:45 and 9 p.m. Dec. 18. Loss valued at $500.
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Korey Thomas, 33, 108 Delaware Drive, was arrested
at 10:08 p.m. Dec. 18 and charged with battery on the 100 block of Delaware Drive. Antoine Kelly, 41, 2 Elm Court, was arrested at 12:26 a.m. Dec. 19 and charged with illegal
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225 N. Weber Road. A wallet and cell phone were taken from an unsecured guest’s room between 2 and 2:30 a.m. Dec. 20. Loss valued at more than $740.
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Forest preserve
District offers bald eagle, snowshoeing, history programs to community
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Brigade members will demonstrate their skills as potters, musket shooters, cooks
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A “Living History Demonstration” will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Watch Isle a la Cache Brigade volunteers reenact life in the 1700s as they portray voyageurs, courier du bois, French women, Metis and Native Americans. Brigade members will demonstrate their skills as potters, musket shooters, cooks, seamstresses or craftsmen. Registration is not required for the free, all-ages program, which is held indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. monee –The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering an incentive during its “Warm Up to Snowshoeing” program. Rent one pair of snowshoes and get a second pair to use for free. The program will be offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, through Sunday, Jan. 18, at Monee Reservoir, 27341 Ridgeland Ave. Dress for the weather. Registration is not required for this
A “Living history demonstration”
JAN.11 3 P.M. Isle a la cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Road More information can be found at: reconnectWithnature.org.
program, which is for ages 7 and older. The snowshoe rental fee is $10 per pair for all-day use with a $10 cash deposit and a valid driver’s license or state ID. BeeCher – Three sessions of “Nature Play Days for Parents and Tots” are set for 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 11, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S. Dutton Road. Activities may include hikes, stories, games, dancing or playing. Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities. The free program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 who are accompanied by an adult, but younger children are welcome.
Registration is required; call 708-9462216. Channahon – Search for American bald eagles wintering along the Des Plaines River during a self-guided “Eagle Watch on the River” tour on paved paths around the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane. The program will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, through Friday, Jan. 16, and again on Wednesday, Jan. 28, through Friday, Jan. 30. Bring binoculars and a camera. Stop at the center to learn more about eagles as you sip on a free hot beverage. Dress for the weather. Registration is not required for the free, all-ages program. romeoviLLe – “Winter Games and Stories” will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Share some traditional French and Woodland Indian games indoors and possibly outdoors. Participate in storytelling and create a personal legend. Registration is required for the free, all-ages program; call 815886-1467. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.
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boys hoops
Searching FOR HeART Senior leader says Raiders need to look inside for answers
By mark gregory SpoRTS REpoRTER
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In a week that for the Bolingbrook boys basketball team was all about emotion, it is that exact thing that is lacking in the team’s play. “It has been a broken record in the games that we have lost and to be perfectly honest, we have no heart right now, it is something we are lacking right now,” said senior guard Prentiss Nixon. “Everyone has to find that within themselves, we have to dig deep. It is nothing that you can come with and pull it out of your pocket and put it on for the game, it something you have and
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we need a way to find it.” Nixon and the Raiders spent a tough four games at the McDipper Tournament at Rich South High School. The games were all played just days after former teammate Chad Cooke died unexpectedly playing a pick-up game at a local gym. Bolingbrook went out and won the opener 59-50 over University High behind 16 points from Julian Torres, 13 from Prentiss Nixon and 10 from Dimitri Akenten. Game two saw the Raiders jump out to a 23-8 advantage and coast to a 78-55 win over Leo. Nixon paced four in double figures with 22 points. Brodric Thomas added 15 points and six
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After going 2-2 at the McDipper, senior Prentiss Nixon said the Raiders need to play with more heart.
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Bolingbrook starting to gel as a team With all 11 players finally in the lineup, the Raiders are ready to compete By Mark Gregory sports reporter
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For the first time this season, the Bolingbrook girls basketball entered a game with all 11 players ready to participate and coach Chris Smith made sure they all got in the action at the Montini Christmas Tournament. The Raiders opened with a 4137 loss to Neuqua Valley and then rolled off a pair of wins, defeating Plainfield East 59-25 and South Elgin 49-42 before falling 48-36 to Batavia in the consolation championship. “Now that we are getting games under our belts, we are starting to get in a rhythm a little bit,” Smith said. “To get all 11 girls in the game and build a rhythm and come later in the season, in February and March, that will help us. This is the first time all 11
girls have been playing together. It is coming together slowly but surely. It has helped us so much getting more practice and more games in. ” Smith said that as the team grows, he feels the Raiders will be in the right place. “I think they are starting to realize that if they do what they are supposed to do, we can compete with teams in the state,” he said. “I am not saying we are a top 25 team, but there is no reason we shouldn’t be able to compete with anyone right now.” The tournament, Smith said, was not all about winning this tournament, but using this to try and help win in the regular season and the state playoffs. “We wanted to use this tournament as a springboard and take it back into conference
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Daija Hurks and the Raiders went 2-2 at the Montini Basketball Tournament.
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Romeoville goes 3-1 at its own Christmas Classic Spartans claim third place in the tournament with a win over Reavis By Scott Taylor
sports editor
staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports
It was a great home tournament for Romeoville at its Romeoville Christmas Classic after the holiday. The Spartans went 3-1 in the tournament and claimed third place with a 51-38 win over Reavis Dec. 30. “We talked about getting on the winning side of the column in this
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Matt Cappelletti helped Romeoville to a third-place showing at its own tournament.
tournament and we accomplished that goal,” Howard said. “Now it is time to build on that and move into the second half of the season and see what we can do from there. We’re looking forward to Oswego and Plainfield North.” The lead was just 21-14 at the half after a sluggish opening half, but the Spartans turned up the intensity in the second half. “We challenged the guys and
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12 classic | from page 11 told them we have been playing really good basketball in this tournament,” Howard said. “I thought we were a little down after coming so close to playing in the championship game. They came with it in the second half. The guys sucked it up. 3-1 sounds better than 2-2.” A big key to the success for Romeoville (5-6) is the height that it played with in the tournament, inserting Armand Archibald (6feet, 9-inches, 310 pounds) and Jason Sims (6-7, 305) into the rotation. “Getting that size in the middle
gel | from page 10 play,” Smith said. “When we get in conference, we play two, maybe three games a week and now here having to go back to back to
T h ursday, January 8, 2015 | boli ng brookbug le.com has helped us a lot,” Howard said. “We thought we had good perimeter play. But having those two guys in the middle who can plug up the middle is what really has us competing and playing successful basketball in this tournament.” “A lot of people have stepped up and we’ve had a lot of players come back,” Romeoville junior Matt Cappelletti said. “I think we’re going to keep going from here on out and get better and better.” The Spartans opened the tournament with a win over Lincoln-Way West and then beat
Lemont before falling to Oak Forest in the Small Division final. They then beat the Large Division runner-up Reavis. “This was huge,” Cappelletti said. “We picked up some big wins against Lincoln-Way West and Lemont. We had to grind it out. We came together as a family and we feel closer than ever now.” “We think this is a great tournament,” Howard said. “It is improving every year and we are looking forward to building on the momentum. There has been a lot of tough games in the tournament and there are a lot of teams in that division playing good basketball.”
Freshman London Stamps, who scored 14 points against Reavis, and Cappelletti, who had 10, were named to the All-Tournament Team. “I feel better with my team,” Stamps said. “We’ve learned how to play with each other and pass the ball and everything. We know each other’s role on the team.” Downers Grove North went on to win the tournament title, besting Oak Forest 51-49 on a last second shot. Lincoln-Way West won the consolation title, running off three straight wins after its loss to the Spartans. The tournament was a big
boost to the confidence for the Spartans, who can now focus on Southwest Prairie Conference play, where they were 1-2 heading into Tuesday’s tilt with Oswego. “We’re excited,” Howard said. “We think we can compete in this conference. We have size, quickness and now we have confidence. We think we’re going to be a problem for even the better teams in the conference. We’re ready. Our guys want the challenge.” “I think we’re going to do good,” Stamps said. “We just have to be consistent with our defense and effort.”
back to back will help. Now they understand how it is to play in a game. No matter how much we practice, it is hard to simulate what they have to deal with when the lights go on.
“We are growing and getting better and that is the most important thing right now.” As the team grows together, they are beginning to gel, especially with new point guard Brittany
Patrick, a transfer from DeKalb who had to take time to get used to the team. “I had played with them before, so it wasn’t that hard, but there is still a transition. I love my team, though, and this is great,” she said. “In the beginning, we just didn’t have that connection and we are finally getting that. Hopefully
as the season goes, we can get it even more.” Patrick is pleased that the team has all of its weapons for use. “We can have more fresh bodies on the floor,” she said. “And we just have our weapons. We know now what we have on the post and the shooters we have on the wings. We are able to play as a group.”
heart | from page 9 assists, while Torres and Akenten each had 12. It was that game that the team came straight from Cooke’s memorial service to the game and played an inspired brand of basketball. “The day we went to Chad’s memorial and came and played, you could see the heart and fight in us. We went up big and kept it that way,” Nixon said. “The talent is there and it is just about how bad do we want it and right now, we don’t want it bad enough and that better change over the next few weeks and between me, coach (Rob) Brost and the other captains, we are going to make sure of it.” In the semifinal game, the Raiders lost 66-53 to eventual champion Hales Franciscian behind contributions from Thomas
(12 points), Zach Grady (11 points) and Akenten (10 points, seven rebounds). In the third-place game, the second game in a row against a state-ranked foe, Bolingbrook was up 11 with three minutes to play and fell to Thornton 58-56. Thomas tallied 17 points, while Torres had 12 points and five rebounds. “We are playing with no heart and no will to win and we are losing by three or four points to really good teams, once we find it, we will be hard for people to play with,” Nixon said. “Hopefully this burns in our mind and we play with a fire and rage all the way through. I know we can make a run, we just have to find it in ourselves to want to make it.” Brost knows too, that the Raiders can get on track, it has to start soon. “We have to figure it out. If we do, we can turn this around, if we don’t, it will be a long season,” he said.
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13
Nick Ruben, Maine South
27
Davis Neilands, Maine South
.610
Lauren Porcelli, Downers North
7.9
Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East
14
Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North
25
Jon Arenas, Maine South
.590
Jessica Pawula, Resurrection
7.9
Lotanna Onua, Plainfield East
14
.570
Rebounds Per Game
Emily Eshoo, Benet
14
Lexi Marin, Romeoville
14
Madi Mulder, Joliet Central
13
10
Jamari McAfee, Lockport
13
Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North
21.8
John Paul Leagogo, Westmont
24
Jeff Washington, Joliet West
Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook
20.8
Wynston Wright, Plainfield East
24
Trevian Bell, Joliet West
.545
Chantell Mack, Joliet Central
Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East
19.9
Michael Ortiz, Plainfield South
22
Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central
.540
Jahari Smith, Romeoville
Jalen Jackson, JCA
17.0
George Sargeant, Maine South
22
Dimitri Akenten, Bolingbrook
.533
Morgan Jones, Joliet Central
George Sargeant, Maine South
15.9
Wilyam Wright, Plainfield East
21
Jojo Rios, Niles West
.530
Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East
7.1
Lauren Porcelli, Downers North
13
.520
Sydney Arlis, Minooka
7.0
15 10.8
15.2
Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central
21
Jobin Varghese, Niles West
Morgan Thomalla, Benet
12
Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central
14.4
Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook
20
Tony Borges, Romeoville
.517
Cherish Smith, Romeoville
6.7
Taylor Farrell, Resurrection
12
Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South
14.2
Jonathan Allison, Plainfield South
19
Odisho Audisho, Niles West
.500
Jessica Pawula, Resurrection
6.7
McKenna Carson, Joliet Central
11
Evan Hines, Niles West
14.0
Jon Arenas, Maine South
19
Jalen Jackson, JCA
.490
Raven Reed, Joliet West
6.6
Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection
11
John Rebellato, Westmont
13.8
Da’Von Foster, Joliet West
18
Evan Hines, Niles West
.490
Jaida Green, Downers North
6.8
Maddie Larsen, Resurrection
11
Jon Arenas, Maine South
13.4
TJ Clifford, Downers South
18
Lotanna Onua, Plainfield East
6.3
Shane Ritter, Plainfield South
13.3
Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North
17
Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville
.905
Peyton Winters, Downers North
6.3
Elise Stout, Benet
.570
Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North
13.2
Mirsad Mackic, Niles West
17
Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook
.882
Kathleen Doyle, Benet
6.2
Raven Reed, Joliet West
.550
Trevian Bell, Joliet West
12.7
Odisho Audisho, Niles West
16
Octavius Parker, Niles West
.820
Katherine Jaseckas, Benet
6.0
Katherine Jaseckas, Benet
.550
Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville
12.2
Theyvion Kirk, Joliet West
16
Jacob Klima, Joliet Central
.818
Kelly Carnagio, Minooka
6.0
Emily Eshoo, Benet
.520
11.8
Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook
16
Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South
.800
Monica Nunez, Resurrection
4.7
Chizua Onua, Plainfield East
.516
London Stamps, Romeoville
11.7
Taquan Sims, Joliet Central
15
Jalen Jackson, JCA
.800
Emily Schramek, Benet
4.6
Tia Parrinello, Lockport
.500
Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central
11.6
Octavius Parker, Niles West
15
Caleb deMarigny, Maine South
.790
Maddie Larsen, Resurrection
4.6
Jamari McAfee, Lockport
.493
Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central
10.9
Sean Alexander, Westmont
14
Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East
.780
Lauren Kucharski, Lockport
4.3
Kathleen Doyle, Benet
.490
Caleb deMarigny, Maine South
10.9
Mantas Augustinavicius, DGS
14
Odisho Audisho, Niles West
.770
Peyton Winters, Downers North
.480
Octavius Parker, Niles West
10.5
Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central
14
Trevian Bell, Joliet West
.740
Kathleen Doyle, Benet
54
Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook
10.5
Ternell Jordan, Joliet Central
12
Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central
.736
Monica Barefield, Joliet Central
40
Emily Eshoo, Benet
.940
Denis Alibegovic, Downers South
10.5
Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central
12
Sean Alexander, Westmont
.714
Lexi Marin, Romeoville
39
Jaida Green, Downers North
.860
Jeff Washington, Joliet West
10.3
Jojo Rios, Niles West
.710
Sam Fagenholz, Maine South
38
Taylor Farrell, Resurrection
.860
Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East
10.3
Jon Arenas, Maine South
25
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Jaida Green, Downers North
35
Tia Parrinello, Lockport
.833
10.0
Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North
17
Points Per Game
Nina Anderson, Maine South
31
Emily Schramek, Benet
.820
Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East
15
Jaida Green, Downers North
18.4
Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka
28
Morgan Thomalla, Benet
.800
Taquan Sims, Joliet Central
Julian Torres, Bolingbrook
Jojo Rios, Niles West Rebounds Per Game
Steals
Free Throw %
Assists
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East
9.0
Caleb deMarigny, Maine South
14
Emily Eshoo, Benet
17.5
Emily Eshoo, Benet
28
Monica Barefield, Joliet Central
.780
Julian Torres, Bolingbrook
8.8
George Sargeant, Maine South
13
Emily Schramek, Benet
17.3
Elise Stout, Benet
25
Sam Fagenholz, Maine South
.780
Trevian Bell, Joliet West
8.7
Adam Doll, Westmont
13
Monica Barefield, Joliet Central
17.3
Sydney Arlis, Minooka
21
Elise Stout, Benet
.760
George Sargeant, Maine South
8.4
Richie Elias, Plainfield North
13
Chantell Mack, Joliet Central
14.8
Lauren Porcelli, Downers North
21
Monica Nunez, Resurrection
.760
Dimitri Akenten, Bolingbrook
8.2
Nick Ruben, Maine South
12
Sydney Arlis, Minooka
13.7
Morgan Thomalla, Benet
20
Katherine Jaseckas, Benet
.720
Malik Fuller, Joliet Central
7.8
Sam Ebersold, Downers South
12
Jamari McAfee, Lockport
13.5
Monica Nunez, Resurrection
20
Peyton Winters, Downers North
.720
Davis Neilands, Maine South
6.4
Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North
11
Kathleen Doyle, Benet
12.6
Emma Hlavin, Benet
17
Jeff Washington, Joliet West
6.3
Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North
11
Monica Nunez, Resurrection
12.9
Julia Sirvinskas, Maine South
17
Emily Schramek, Benet
26
Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North
6.3
Odisho Audisho, Niles West
11
Ashley Hare, Joliet Central
12.0
Taylor Farrell, Resurrection
16
Emily Eshoo, Benet
21
Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central
5.9
Evan Hines, Niles West
10
Tia Parrinello, Lockport
11.2
Jamari McAfee, Lockport
14
Sam Fagenholz, Maine South
19
Justin Windt, Plainfield Central
5.8
Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central
10
Lexi Marin, Romeoville
11.1
Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection
14
Jaida Green, Downers North
18
Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook
5.5
Octavius Parker, Niles West
9
Maddie Larsen, Resurrection
10.7
Nina Anderson, Maine South
14
Kewon Ware, Joliet Central
5.3
Bryan Villeda, Niles West
9
Morgan Jones, Joliet Central
10.3
Kathleen Doyle, Benet
33
Lauren Porcelli, Downers North
14
James Claar, Plainfield East
5.2
Chuck Hunter, Romeoville
9
Peyton Winters, Downers North
10.3
Jaida Green, Downers North
24
Riley Eckhart, Maine South
12
Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central
5.2
Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook
9
Raven Reed, Joliet West
10.2
Nina Anderson, Maine South
23
Lexi Marin, Romeoville
12
Nick Thomaston, Plainfield Central 5.2
TJ Clifford, Downers South
9
Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East
9.4
Kennedy Collins, Plainfield East
22
Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection
11
Quintin Brown, Westmont
5.0
Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook
8
Cherish Smith, Romeoville
9.4
Elise Stout, Benet
22
Brigid Miller, Downers North
10
Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North
5.0
Mirsad Mackic, Niles West
8
10
TJ Clifford, Downers South
5.0
Field Goal %
Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East
4.9
Assists Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Adam Doll, Westmont
Steals
3-pointers
Taylor Farrell, Resurrection
8.9
Cherish Smith, Romeoville
19
Monica Nunez, Resurrection
Sam Fagenholz, Maine South
8.3
Jahari Smith, Romeoville
19
Madelyn Sidman, Plainfield East
9
Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East
.763
Kelly Carnagio, Minooka
8.6
Kianna Campbell, Lockport
18
Sydney Arlis, Minooka
7
Julian Torres, Bolingbrook
.703
Nina Anderson, Maine South
8.3
Monica Nunez, Resurrection
18
Taylor Cogdell, Plainfield East
7
.670
Jahari Smith, Romeoville
8.3
Sam Fagenholz, Maine South
18
Taylor Farrell, Resurrection
7
8.2
Chantell Mack, Joliet Central
16
Jamie Hopper, Romeoville
7
8
Diamond Dortch, Romeoville
16
Amber Watson, Plainfield East
6
56
George Sargeant, Maine South
32
Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central .660
Kianna Campbell, Lockport
Kenyon Woodfork, Joliet Central
Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka
.636
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What do you use Twitter for? I like to get the word out whenever we have a game and to let people know how we are doing. I also use it to get stuff off my chest. how often are you on Twitter? I’m probably on 2 or 3 times a week to see what is going on and for big social issues like the Missouri situation and to help out people with school in some classes. Who is your favorite person to follow? I always like the athletes motivation tweets and athlete facts because it lets you know how real it is. I also saw something that told you how to pick your team up after a loss, which is really helpful, being a captain of the team.
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Snowless December in 102 years about to change Some events have been canceled by Forest Preserve district due to lack of snow By Stewart Warren staff reporter
stewartwarren509@yahoo.com @stewartwarren
It’s been a worthless winter for The Shovel Boys. There hasn’t been much snow. And no snow means no money for Nick Pardo, the teenage entrepreneur from Plainfield. But that finally seems to be changing. Four years ago, Nick, now 16 and a resident of the Heritage Meadows subdivision, started The Shovel Boys, a snow removal service, as a way to make more spending money. “He wanted stuff that we would not buy him,” said Marlana Pardo, his mother. After launching a web site and a Facebook page, Nick found regular customers and did particularly well during last winter’s record-setting snow season. But this winter has been wimpy. “Last year, it snowed every other weekend,” Nick said on Saturday. “It is already January, and there is no snow. I’m disappointed.” And he admits
he’s just the tiniest bit broke. There really was very little snow in December, said Eric Lenning, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Romeoville. “We had a trace of snow -- you can’t get much less than that,” Lenning said. The smallest amount of snow measured by the National Weather Service is one-tenth of an inch, and there wasn’t even that much in December. “It basically means there were flakes but nothing you could measure,” Lenning said. Although the snow total didn’t set any records, it did tie old ones. In fact, since 1885, there have been just two other Decembers with only a trace of snow: 1889 and 1912, Lenning said. So it’s been 102 years since there was a December with such a skimpy snowfall. The month typically sees an average of eight inches of the fluffy white stuff. While plenty of people probably are happy about the lack of snow – no snow means no hanging around outside in the
cold, shoveling and salting while dreaming about snorkeling in the blue-green Caribbean – other people aren’t exactly overjoyed. Like Nick, they’re missing the income. Brad Hamilton, owner of Hamilton’s Small Engine Repair, 611 Joyce Road, Joliet, fixes snow blowers for homeowners and commercial salt spreaders and plow trucks for businesses. But he hasn’t done much of that kind of work lately. So he’s been fixing broken lawn mowers instead. In a more typical winter, Hamilton’s customers use their equipment, and then something breaks. That brings him work. Not this year. “Everyone is pretty quiet right now,” he said. Of course, there are other positive points to a wimpy winter. Anyone who needs a new snow shovel or snow blower can probably find one to buy. At Shorewood Home and Auto, 1002 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood, everything is still in stock, said Marc Moyer, owner of the hardware store. “We are not running out of anything yet. We are still waiting for the big push,” Moyer said. At the Forest Preserve District of Will County, some events
have been canceled because there wasn’t any snow, but many others weren’t, spokeswoman Cindy Cain said. “It does affect some of our programs, mostly the sledding and snow shoeing,” she said. “But of the 40 programs we are offering this quarter, only seven will be affected.” Even Musher Mania, the dog sled racing exhibition scheduled for Jan. 10 at Monee Reservoir, 27341 Ridgeland Ave., Monee, will go on as planned even if there is no snow on the ground. Wheels simply replace the runners on the sleds, Cain said.
All good things always come to an end, of course. The snow finally began on Sunday, and by that afternoon, there was at least an inch on the ground across Chicagoland, Lenning said. More was expected on Monday, and it would be followed by a deep freeze. Temperatures should drop significantly from Tuesday night into Wednesday. “The wind chills will be minus 20 to minus 30, and the actual highs will be close to zero,” Lenning said, urging residents to carefully prepare for long drives or prolonged exposure to the outdoors.
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the technology that was supposed to make our lives easier. Phone, email and text messages help make sure we’re never caught up on our communications, and social media soaks up even more of our time. Our attention is being pulled in so many directions that we feel as though we have to multitask just to keep our heads above water. Ever since my embarrassing phone fiasco, I’ve made a point not to multitask or to stop it as soon as I’m aware I’m doing it. I’ve found that when my eyes as well as my brain are purposely focused on one thing at a time I feel less frazzled and more in control. Without trying to sound overbearing, I’d like to challenge you to stop whatever multitasking you engage in, just for a day, or even just for an hour, and let me know how it affects your productivity. Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.PilesToSmiles.com or 630-7241111.
Dave Says
Don’t drop full insurance coverage There’s a reason insurance rates are so high for teens - they’re not good drivers have a pile of cash in Dear Dave, savings, I assume you My husband and I are debthave some kind of medical free except for our home, and insurance and you’re debtwe have about $100,000 in free. savings. Recently, one of our Under the daughters was diagnosed circumstances, I get where with Crohn’s disease. We’re Dave Says worried about this, and the money advice by you’re coming from and the idea of having even more fact that she and her sister are dave ramsey money available to put both teenage drivers. Do you think we should drop full coverage, toward medical issues. In your case, and have just liability, since we’ll however, there’s no way I’m going probably have lots of medical bills to have only liability coverage when there are two teenage drivers in the over the next few years? Kim house. There’s a reason insurance rates are so high for teens. It’s called Dear Kim, I’m really sorry to hear about statistical analysis of their driving your daughter’s medical situation. ability. They’re not good drivers! I haven’t had a wreck in over 20 But speaking from a financial perspective, you guys are in pretty years, but I’ve had some kids who good shape to handle things. You did. No, I wouldn’t drop the coverage.
Under the circumstances, I get where you’re coming from and the idea of having even more money available to put toward medical issues. In your case, however, there’s no way I’m going to have only liability coverage when there are two teenage drivers in the house. Hopefully, your daughter will be okay. But I wouldn’t take a chance on having to write a check for another car on top of medical expenses. —Dave
* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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understanding influenza important to treatment, prevention Flu season is upon us – and Chicagoland is being hit hard. this month we will review the signs and symptoms of influenza, but first there is the matter of the flu vaccine and its efficacy.
there are only two established ways to decrease the likelihood of getting the flu. The first is having all adults and children over the age of 6 months visit their primary care physician to be vaccinated. even with the “mismatch” situation that developed this year it is still extremely important for people to be vaccinated. the mutated strain discussed above accounts for only 45-50 percent of the circulating flu in the Chicago area, leaving at least 50 percent of the flu virus that the vaccine provides protection. some flu experts feel that the current vaccine may still provide some degree of defense even against the mismatched strain.
“MISMATCH”
year’s vaccine. It takes at least six months to produce large quantities of flu vaccine. one factor that can reduce the effectiveness of the flu vaccine is how closely matched the virus strains included in the vaccine are to those While actually circulating most people who among the catch the flu will recover in 5-7 population. days, serious and sometimes deadly this year there is a strain of complications can develop. Other h3n2 virus infections, such as pneumonia or strep that is slightly throat can look like the flu, so be sure mutated, to stay in contact with your physician making it different and seek medical attention if symptoms from the strain used persist or worsen. for this year’s vaccine. this genetic “drift” was noted in March, which was too late to change the formulation of the vaccine. It is also important to note that it was not until
DOES MY CHILD HAVE THE FLU?
help a pediatrician or parent suspect the flu relate to the severity of the symptoms. Generally, kids with the flu will feel worse, and appear “sicker” than children with the common cold. the onset of symptoms is typically more sudden in children with influenza, while kids with a cold tend to develop symptoms more slowly. the level of fever can be another indicator. the flu usually includes a high fever compared to kids with colds who have little or no fever. headaches and muscle aches are symptoms more typical of influenza infection. Sore throat and significant decrease in appetite and energy levels are also reported more in kids with the flu compared to those with the common cold.
to help explain this important concept, and why it has become so critical this year, parents must understand the production of the vaccine. the strains of flu virus that are selected for inclusion in the vaccine are updated each year. Influenza centers in over 100 countries around the world conduct year-round monitoring to study disease trends, including which strains are prevalent in certain geographic areas and how they are spreading. In the united States, an advisory committee of the food and Drug administration uses the available date to decide which strains of influenza to include in the upcoming
a common question parents ask their pediatrician is if their sick child has the flu or is it just the common cold. unless the doctor decides that a flu test is appropriate, there is no way to know for sure. the symptoms of influenza and those seen in children with a regular cold virus can be very similar and often vary from child to child. Some of the differences that might
Dr. Adam Aronson, MD is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 676-5394 or: www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com
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the other strategy to decrease spread of the flu is ensuring family members frequently wash their hands or use hand sanitizer.
the mainstay of managing the flu is what pediatricians call “supportive care.” encourage consumption of fluids including water. Make sure the sick child or adult gets lots of rest and quiet time. ibuprofen or acetaminophen will help bring down the fever and relieve body aches. Dress in layers that can be removed if chills develop. Look for ways to cheer up the sick person, such as having friends call , or getting them a fun book to read. For a specific group of high risk patients, if they are identified within the first two days of illness, their physician may choose to prescribe an antiviral medication, which may shorten the course of symptoms by a day or two.
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