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the boxes are placed neatly in stores, phones have been ringing, volunteers planning, and all through town donations are coming, all signs operation christmas is here. a tradition, for as long as people can remember and the spirit christmas songs are made of, is alive and well in bolingbrook. long-time volunteers of operation christmas such lee busch and lee bush Jr., just want to make someone else’s christmas just a little brighter, just a little easier, just a little merrier. see the full story oN Page 5
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Jesse White targets holiday shoppers abusing disability parking at malls statewide Marks the ninth year Secretary of State Police conduct stings HEALTH
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partly cloudy High: 40° Low: 35° WEEKEND EVENT: The 38th “Festival of the Gnomes” heads in to town Saturday, Dec. 6, and new this year is an additional show on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St, Joliet.
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The Des Plaines Police Department urges members of the community to be wary of unexpected calls or e-mails from people claiming to be IRS agents.
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Local resident showcases art at the Promenade Bolingbrook resident JP Sullivan will be sharing his artwork in a temporary gallery Bolingbrook resident JP Sullivan will be sharing his artwork in a temporary gallery in the Promenade just in time for the holidays. JP Sullivan’s father encouraged him to start taking pictures at the age of 12 and by the age of 16 he was taking pictures for a local newspaper. Over
the years Sullivan’s passion for photography, and more specifically photo-art grew which led him to indulge in a manifold of classes and seminars in the field. Learning from nationally renowned photographers including Scott Kelby and Moose Peterson, as well as Internationally
Acclaimed Photographer, Joe McNally was on JP’s short list. He is currently attending S.A.I.C (School Art Institute of Chicago) for continued studies in photography, lighting, printing and more. Sullivan travels throughout the country in search of a great shot that will capture ones breath and takes them away, making them feel as if they are on vacation while viewing his art. He has taken many different jobs
Military experts brief BHS students on potential future careers
The United States military “is the greatest place in the world to learn leadership skills” according to Army SFC Charles Othon, who, along with Naval Academy Midshipman Tahler Bandarra and West Point graduate Lt. Megan Coley, visited with members of the Bolingbrook High School Air Force Junior ROTC program Tuesday. “It’s an honor more than an obligation,” said Midshipman Bandarra, a Benet Academy graduate and Naperville resident who is in her second year at Annapolis. Midshipman Bandarra and Lt. Coley both detailed summer camps at West Point and Annapolis that give prospective students an opportunity to see if the military is a future option. The Naval Academy, Midshipman Bandarra said, also offers a summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) experience for younger high school students. “Your math and science foundation in high school is very important if you want to be in the military,” she said. BHS students also learned about the application process,
his profession and presents his prints on an aluminum platform which results in a lifelike form with stunning vibrancy. JP Sullivan’s art is on display and for sale in a temporary gallery located at 631 E. Boughton Road in The Promenade Bolingbrook until Dec. 30, 2014. His work can also be seen on his website, Facebook and Etsy.com. For more information visit www.jpsullivanphotography. com or call (331) 305-7875.
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including being commissioned to fly into a destination for specific images used for advertising. His days are often filled with hiking in Colorado, or climbing in Utah waiting patiently to capture beautiful sceneries, a sunset, sunrise or wildlife. However some of his most popular pieces were captured simply because of his born-talent, to see beauty in the scenery most often taken for granted in busy lifestyles. Sullivan then pushes the boundaries of
admissions, academics and class size. “The best thing is the small class sizes,” Midshipman Bandarra said. “And it’s a full scholarship. You show up on day one and they give you everything you need plus they pay you a monthly stipend and you’re guaranteed a job as an officer when you graduate.” While two thirds of all Annapolis midshipmen must, by federal law, major in engineering, math or science, “you can find whatever major fits you,” she added. “Is it easy?” asked SFC Othon. “Nope. But you’re going to learn a lot of great lessons along the way and there’s no greater teacher than the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or National Guard. “We all work together,” he added. “We’re the greatest team in the world.”
Jane Addams Craft Fair and Cookie Walk scheduled for Dec. 6 Proceeds benefit the Jane Addams band program
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Midshipman 3rd Class Tahler Bandarra, who is a student at the Naval Academy, speaks with Junior ROTC students during a visit to Bolingbrook High School
The 25th annual Jane Addams Craft Fair and Cookie Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Bolingbrook middle school. More than 70 vendors will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. including Stampin’ Up Younique Cosmetics, Chloe & Isabel, Tastefully Simple, Pink Zebra, Wildtree, 31 Gifts, Pampered Chef, Jamberry Nails, Four Seasons Candles and Origami Owl. Hand-crafted gifts will
include crochet and knit products, hair accessories, jewelry, tutus, scarves, mittens, hats, bean bag and dice games, wooden accessories, garden stones, wreaths, cards, scrapbook items, quilted items, simple soaps, pet treats and accessories, yard decorations and fabric books. A wide variety of cookies will be for sale by the pound at the cookie walk. Raffle items include White Sox tickets, a Key Lime Cove package, a Bolingbrook Golf Club package and gift cards. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the Jane Addams band program.
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Bolingbrook couple lights up holidays for the community For the past 24 years, the Frohns of Bolingbrook have built their display By Christine M. Demma for the bugle
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For the past 24 years, the Frohns of Bolingbrook have been giving the gift of believing in the holiday season. “It’s magical,” said Tracey Sokolowski of Plainfield. “It makes my kids want to believe and makes me want to believe in just the good of the season.” Jack and Laura Frohn, now
retired, have been decorating their home at 1443 Briarcliff Road with 65,000 lights, more than 400 extension cords, candy canes, a fireplace, North Pole, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster and so much more as a way of giving to the community. “We just love the holiday,” Jack said. “It’s our gift to everybody.” Bolingbrook-area residents Mike and Penny Nuxoll, who met the Frohns at Starbucks 10 years ago, said what Jack and Laura do is such
“It’s magical,” said Tracey Sokolowski of Plainfield. “It makes my kids want to believe and makes me want to believe in just the good of the season.” a neat thing for the community. “This is their time, and their gift back,” Mike said. The display didn’t necessarily start out small, said Jack. “We are just amazed at how much it has changed,” said Laura. “We make a lot of the stuff, too.” On the parkway, homemade balls made out of cocktail cups hang from the trees, and this year, the old Christmas lights were replaced with LED lights, Laura said. “We also put the new LED lights around the windows,” she said. “We’re trying to go little by little to LED. “It’s just going to take it awhile,” Laura added. The oldest decoration is the Santa Claus face from the 1940s, which was inherited from Laura’s grandfather, Jack said. “He’s had to be resurrected because it’s a thin plastic and fragile,” he said. “Every time we would use it, it would crack a little.” The Frohns’ nephew restored the Santa face by using a resin material to create a thicker layer, Jack said. Standing tall as the newest addition to the family is Bumble, which made its debut last year, Jack said. This year’s new thing didn’t get made, but maybe it will later. Although the Frohns do the majority of the work, they do have helping hands from friends, neighbors, kids, and relatives, Laura said. “We give community service to neighborhood kids,” Laura said. “Our nephews have helped, too.” The roof is the first to be decorated starting in October, she said. It will take about a month to put the rest of the display. As for the tear down, Jack said depending on the whether they start Jan. 1 and takes three days. Last year, it took until April to get everything down because of the weather, he added. If a light does go dark midseason, which is rare, or if a squirrel eats the cord, the Frohns just repair it. “One odd thing was a squirrel
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE M. FOUSHI
(Top) The home at 1443 Briarcliff Road in Bolingbrook has more than 65,000 lights lit up for the holiday season. The Santa in the window on the second floor is the oldest decoration the Frohns have and dates back to the 1940s.; Kyle and Kayla leave a note for Santa on the Frohns’ lawn at 1443 Briarcliff Road in Bolingbrook; Bumble is the newest addition to decorations at 1443 Briarcliff Road in Bolingbrook.
was eating all the lights, and it was completely gone,” Laura said. “We were shocked at that because normally the rabbits will destroy lights. “We fix everything, we don’t buy new stuff.” Laura said there’s no plan on where items go, but of course, certain items have to be in certain places. “Every year, we wing it, and every year, it’s different,” she said. “We add new stuff, and we use every little bit.” The public also can catch this display, along with others in the area, by taking a Christmas lights tour on the Naperville Trolley, Laura said. Another home in the area creates a Christmas Story light display and the owners are
puppeteers. Also, the Frohns will have some activities Dec. 12 and 13, including a visit from Santa on Dec. 13, said Laura.
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Donations sought for Operation Christmas Starting Dec. 1, organizers began taking calls, setting up interviews with families By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
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The boxes are placed neatly in stores, phones have been ringing, volunteers planning, and all through town donations are coming, all signs Operation Christmas is here. A tradition, for as long as people can remember and the spirit Christmas songs are made of, is alive and well in Bolingbrook. Long-time volunteers of Operation Christmas such Lee Busch and Lee Bush Jr., just want to make someone else’s Christmas just a little brighter, just a little easier,
just a little merrier. T hat s all we want. It may sound like clichés, but everyone deserves to have a Christmas, said Bush Jr., who has been helping since he was a kid and now has taken on a larger role in the organization of Operation Christmas. In an effort that stretches throughout town, from the village donating space on the Performing Arts Center stage, to the Fire and Police Departments and businesses like COTG spearheading collection drives and volunteers, and people around town giving what they can, 500 families will have a Christmas filled with dinner and presents. Starting Dec. 1, organizers of
Operation Christmas began taking calls and setting up interviews with families who are in need and will continue taking calls until Dec. 20. Those who would like to request an interview can call 630226-8599. Bush Jr. said this year the group of organizers is trying to reach out to more businesses this year and try to engage the entire community in the effort to help as many Bolingbrook families as possible. “I was one of those kids whose family struggled at Christmas, I don’t want to see that for others,” said Bush Jr. “Now, I’ve helped deliver the goods and people are crying as they are thanking me. To know there is going to be a great big smile on some kid’s face is thanks enough and is entirely worth it.”
And his father agrees, after needing help himself years ago, he has always strived to keep Operation Christmas going and is now chairing the event. For those looking to drop off donations at the Performing Arts Center stage, located behind Village Hall, it is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturday. If you are unable to drop off items and need a pick-up call 630-226-8429. Each family that signs up to receive help from Operation Christmas will receive two bags of groceries, a gift card for a turkey or ham, two new, and two used toys per child, and clothes. Whatever is not used during this season is sold at a garage sale held in January, with all proceeds benefitting Operation Christmas for the following year.
operation christmas In addition, the group now has a Facebook page where monetary donations are being accepted and drop boxes for donations of food, new or used clothing, toys, appliances, etc. are being accepted at the following locations: • Cali Girl Cakes - 681 W. Boughton Road. • GO Calendars - The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road. • Summit Chiropractic - 339 N Schmidt Road. • Golden Chopstick Restaurant - 361 S. Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook. • Atlas Staffing - 29 Normantown Road, Romeoville. • Fountaindale Public Library, 375 Briarcliff Road. • Ez On Wireless - 164 S. Bolingbrook Drive. • Family Image - 133 W. Boughton Road. To donate, check out www. operationchristmasBB.myevent.com.
www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.734 T h ursday, Decem ber 4, 2014 | 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.
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A catalytic converter was cut off of a vehicle parked on the 200 block of W. Crossroads Parkway between noon and 4:30 p.m.
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A catalytic converter was cut off of a vehicle parked on the 1000 block of Windham Parkway between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Nov. 18.
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Two catalytic converts were cut off two vehicles parked on the 100 block of E. Old Chicago Drive between 5:30 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. Nov. 21.
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Officers responded to Coach, 631 E. Boughton Road, for the report of a retail theft at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 22. Two unknown subjects entered the store, grabbed purses from the display and ran from the store. Total loss is valued at $4,100.
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Felipe Morones, 25, 7362 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 3:12 a.m. Nov. 22 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 300 block of Rockhurst Road.
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Byron Marshall, 33, 22951 W Birch Ct., Plainfield, was arrested at 1:34 a.m. Nov. 22 and charged with resisting a peace officer, following a call for a loud patron at Tailgaters, 431 W. Boughton Road.
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Edward Davis, 43, 7517 W 63rd St., Summit, was arrested at 5:43 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with resisting a peace
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officer and driving on a suspended license, following a call to the 200 block of Diane Lane, for a domestic dispute.
Deconzo Carey, 34, 512 Jill Lane, was arrested at 2:29 a.m. Nov. 23 and charged with improper lane usage, driving on a suspended license and DUI,
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Walter Judnic, 53, Williamsburg Lane,
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arrested at 6:49 p.m. Nov. 24 and charged with resisting a peace officer on the 400 block of N. Bolingbrook Drive.
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Bolingbrook man charged with attempted armed robbery at Woodridge grocery store Christopher Esbensen also facing aggravated battery, retail theft charges
the customer service desk and removed a pack of cigarettes. Police said Esbensen then attempted to steal money from a cash register after reaching the check-out line. The clerk shut the door and a customer grabbed Esbensen and threw him to the ground. According to police, the clerk By Jonathan Samples noticed that the offender was in staff reporter possession of a knife. Esbensen jsamples@buglenewspapers.com then fled the store. @strikechords Woodridge police responded to the scene A Bolingbrook at approximately 4 man was charged a.m. and apprehended with attempted Esbensen after a foot armed robbery after chase in the area near the police said he tried grocery store. In addition stealing money from to attempted armed a cash register at a robbery, Esbensen was Woodridge Jewelcharged with aggravated Osco early Tuesday battery and retail theft. morning. Christopher He is being held at the Woodridge Police Esbensen DuPage County Jail with said Christopher Photo a $75,000 bond. Esbensen entered Courtesy of Woodridge Police said the store, located the Woodridge Police the case is still under at 2317 W. 75th Department investigation. St., approached
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District passes calendar for school year; new courses District received only 12 comments in relation to the calendar on website By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
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The Valley View School District 365u passed the school calendar for the next two school years, with a similar schedule as the current year. Though school officials sought feedback on the proposed calendars which were posted online as of early November, the district received only 12 comments in relation to the calendar. A committee consisting of community stakeholders, certified and classified staff members, administrators, secretarial staff, union representatives and School Board Member Deb Sykora planned the calendar. According to Assistant Superintendent Rachel Kinder said the committee takes into consideration prior years’ calendars, calendars of neighboring school districts, Illinois State Board of Education guidelines, collective bargaining agreement language, required legal holidays, election day
schedules and input received from stakeholders throughout the year. For the 2015-16 calendar, the school year will begin Wed. Aug. 19 and end on Friday, May 27, weather permitting. Thanksgiving break would be Nov. 25-27, Winter Break from Dec. 21-Jan. 1, and Spring Break from April 4-8. Spring Break does not occur around Easter due to testing for the new state-mandated PARCC assessment. Other planned holidays include Labor Day (Sept. 7), Columbus Day (Oct. 12), Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Martin Luther King’s birthday (Jan. 18), Presidents’ Day (Feb. 15), Pulaski Day (March 7), and Good Friday (March 25). Under the proposed 2016-17 calendar, classes will begin on Wed, Aug. 17 and end on Friday, May 26. Thanksgiving break would be Nov. 23-25, Winter Break from Dec. 23-Jan. 6, and Spring Break from April 10-14. Other planned holidays include Labor Day (Sept. 5), Columbus Day (Oct. 10), Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Martin Luther King’s birthday (Jan. 16),
Presidents’ Day (Feb. 20), and Pulaski Day (March 6). In other school district news, the board passes two new courses for the high school level next year including High School Sports Entertainment Marketing Course and Digital Photography. The marketing course available for grades 10, 11, and 12 is described as a hands-on, interactive course that concentrates on activities necessary to market products, services and ideas to consumers. With an emphasis on Sports and Entertainment industries, students will focus on target marketing, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, advertising and promotion. In addition, students will learn how to use technology to create marketing materials such as print ads, specialty promotions, and logo creation. In the digital photography course students will learn the manual functions of digital photography, including exposure, depth of field, composition, and photo editing. Students will use digital cameras to shoot their own original photographs and use Adobe Photoshop to learn how to edit and will be introduced to the Elements and Principles of Design and photography terminology.
Valley View school events scheduled Bolingbrook High School holiday concerts are Dec. 11 Bolingbrook High School’s annual holiday concerts are scheduled for 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. The 6:30 performance will feature Concert Band I, Mixed Choir, Jazz Band 2, Sunrise Singers, Symphonic Band and Madrigals, while the 8:30 performance will feature Concert Winds, Women’s Glee, Jazz band I and Wind Symphony. The concerts will be in the Claar Family Auditorium at BHS. The performances are a little over an hour and are recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets, at $3 each, can be ordered in advance at www.showtix4u.com or www.bhsmusic boosters.com. Those who wish may bring a toy to place under the Toys for Tots Giving Tree in the auditorium lobby.
Tibbott Barnes & Noble fundraiser scheduled for Dec. 12 A variety of fun activities are planned for the Tibbott Elementary School Barnes & Noble fundraiser Friday, Dec. 12. The evening, which runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m., will feature paper crafts, cupcake decorating, raffles and gift
wrapping by Tibbott staff from The Tibbott Choir will sing from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Erin the Elf is scheduled to read stories at 8 p.m. A portion of all proceeds will go to help the Tibbott library as long as purchasers mention they are there to support Tibbott. Barnes & Noble is located in the Bolingbrook Promenade.
Jane Addams Barnes & Noble fundraiser is Dec. 14 Great holiday music and a terrific children’s story time are among the highlights of the Jane Addams Middle School Barnes & Noble fundraiser Sunday, Dec. 14. The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., will feature the Jane Addams Band at 12:30 p.m. and the Jane Addams Choir at 2 p.m. Addams student clubs will present story time in the children’s section throughout the day. Gift wrapping will be provided by the Jane Addams Builders Club. A portion of all proceeds will go to help the Jane Addams library as long as purchasers mention they are there to support the school. On-line purchasers can support the fundraiser from Dec. 14-18 by entering book fair ID 11508876 at checkout. Barnes & Noble is located in the Bolingbrook Promenade.
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10th Annual Holiday Spectacular at Lewis University Show will deck the halls with 90 minutes of joyful music, skits, and merriment Heritage Theatre Company (HTC) will celebrate the season with the 10th Annual Holiday Spectacular. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 4, 5 and 6. Due to popular demand, a 4 p.m. matinee has been added on Dec. 6. Fun for the whole family, the show will deck the halls with 90 minutes of joyful music, skits, and merriment. The Holiday Spectacular is a non-stop sleigh ride of heartwarming moments filled with singing, dancing, and laughter. A special feature this year will be the return of the “Fake vs. Real Thriller Trees” sketch. The box office opens at 6 p.m. and 3 p.m. for the matinee on December 6 with holiday
confections in the lobby. Digital photos for $5 on stage with Santa and his holiday helpers will be available 30 minutes prior to show time. The proceeds from concessions and the photos go to the Theatre Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10 for the general public, and $2 for the members of the Lewis community. Half price tickets are available with a donation of non-perishable foods going to local shelters. Seating is general admission and ticket reservations are recommended. Tickets may be purchased at the Philip Lynch Theatre box office in advance during regular box office hour, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. E-mail the box office at boxoffice@lewisu.edu or call 815-836-5500 for tickets.
10th Annual Holiday Spectacular at Lewis University
dec.4 7:30pm Philip Lynch Theatre 1 University Pkwy, Romeoville, IL 60446 E-mail the box office at boxoffice@ lewisu.edu or call 815-836-5500
This year’s show features a cast of 39 Lewis students and alumni. They’ll sing, dance and warm your spirits as they put a holiday twist on Mulan’s “Be A Man,” Elvis’ “Burnin’ Love” and much, much more. Rob Kornaus of Plainfield is the Assistant Stage Manager. The Lewis University student previously attended Plainfield South High School. The cast features: Brittani
Alston of Milwaukee, Sean Barber ‘11 of Aurora, Faith Berry, Sylmarie Soto, Marcus Newell of Joliet, Tim Collins of Peotone, Bryan Commisso of Sterling, Allie DiMiele of New Lenox, Lauren Finnegan and Brittany Wozniak of Wheaton, Mike Frale of Elk Grove Village, Kevin Bukauski, Alicia Iuliano, and Jordin Richards of Tinley Park, Sean Gallagher of Mokena, Jason Giron of Des Plaines, Laura Hamilton of Lincolnshire, Michael Harris of Matteson, Jill Jeffrey of Romeoville, William Kostecka of Winfield, Stephanie Lipinski of Oak Forest, Bria May, and LauraWisniewski ‘07 of Chicago, Bryan Lochner of Essex, Kathleen O’Neil of Yorkville, Brianna and Nicole Reidy of Darien, Matt Carlson, Emily Lif of Lockport, Katy Papineau of Kankakee, Brianna Peoples of Oak Park, Kelly Provenzano of McHenry, Austin Hill and Adam
Parker of Naperville, Christopher Hueg ‘11 of Roseville, MN, Tyler Senjanin of Evergreen Park, Chris Selefski ‘11 of Plainfield, Rachel Tau of Wood Dale, and Jeff Weiss of Minneapolis, MN. The show is conceived and directed by Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre Manager Jo Slowik ‘88 of Joliet. Stagemanaging the production is Emma McGee of Joliet, Rob Kornaus of Plainfield is the assistant stage manager, Jonathan Boehle of Cornell and Alfonso Blanco of Chicago are the properties masters, and Tom Wieczorek ‘14 of Chicago is designing and operating the lights. Celeste Mackey of Joliet is the costume designer. Andrew Nelsen ‘04 of Joliet is designing special effects and Adam Sikorski of Burbank is designing and operating the sound. The follow spot operators are Annie Martello of Morris and Drew Gardiner of Tinley Park.
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football
TUF
Borland Defensive POY, Tigers’ Hoosman nets offensive honors
by mark gregory SPoRTS REPoRTER
mark@buglenewspapers.com @hear_The_beard
Bolingbrook Raider junior linebacker Tuf Borland was born to play football. Well, at least he was named for it. When choosing names, Borland’s dad, Kyle, a former linebacker for the University of Wisconsin, suggested a name and it stuck “My dad threw it out as a joke to my mom and she liked it,” Tuf said. He hasn’t taken that name lightly, as he has been the starting middle linebacker for the Raiders since his freshman season and this year posted 167 total tackles, 95 solo. He posted 15 tackles for loss and three sacks for a total loss of 47 yards. He also tallied five pass break ups, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery on the season.
For his accomplishments, Borland was tabbed as the firstever Voyager Media Football Defensive Player of the Year. “The defensive line did a great job of keeping linemen off me and allowing me to run around and make plays,” Borland said. “(Playing on such a great defense) was huge, they are all great players and that really took the pressure off me and not worrying about that I had to do everything because I had five other guys playing D-I football.” What Borland said he likes best about his position is the freedom he has roaming the center of the field. “I love that about linebacker because you are always in the play. There is never a down play, one minute you are rushing the passer, the next play, you drop into coverage.” Since he first appeared on
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Plainfield North’s Quintin Hoosman is the Voyager Media Offensive Player of the Year.
POY | from page 11 the varsity level as a freshman, Borland has grown as a player, but he still feels he can be better. “I have grown a lot,” he said. “Playing as a freshman, it really opened my eyes. I like to see my game continue to grow in every level.” Borland is getting offers from several college programs, mainly Big Ten programs, which is where he sees himself. “I grew up watching Big 10 football, my dad played in the Big 10 and that is what I have always seen myself as,” Borland said. “I see myself somewhere in the Midwest.” • While area schools such as Bolingbrook and Joliet Catholic have been known for churning out successful running backs, Plainfield North is quickly starting to join that list. With the likes of Kapri Bibbs of the Denver Broncos, Devonta Davis and Jay Roberts, the Tigers seem to put out 1,000-yard rushers on a yearly basis. The latest of that line in Quintin Hoosman. Hoosman missed much of last year with an injury, but returned this year to gain more than 2,400 yards with 32
touchdowns, gaining more than 200 yards in nine of 10 games. “Plainfield North has come out with some great running backs,” Hoosman said. “I’m just glad I could be a part of the history. Hopefully my name will carry on for years and I can be known as one of the great running backs as well.” For his successful season, Hoosman is the Voyager Media Football Offensive Player of the Year. “It feels great,” Hoosman said of winning the award. “It is all a big surprise to me. I’m getting all of these accomplishments and I’m just happy my season went successfully. I’m glad how my season turned out overall.” “Quintin had an outstanding year for us and was a big key to our success,” North coach Tim Kane said. “He showed toughness in breaking tackles and elusiveness with his many long runs.” While Hoosman was out last year, then sophomore Marcus Edwards took over and ran for more than 400 yards in a game. It was unsure how the two were going to split carries this year, but Edwards transferred before the season started, leaving
Hoosman as the main man in the backfield. And he took full advantage of the opportunity. “I think we were going to split carries, but I’m not sure how it was going to go,” Hoosman said. “I’m glad I was able to help my team as much as I could. I had to step up because my junior year I was injured and I had to prove myself to everyone what I could do and I think I did that. Without the injury I probably wouldn’t have put in the work in the offseason that I did.” Hoosman also benefitted from one of the top offensive lines around, with a pair of Division-I recruits in Cody Conway and Jack Kramer. “I have two D-I linemen and they are huge parts of what I was able to do,” Hoosman said. “The holes were great all year. I couldn’t ask for a better set of linemen. We had some juniors step up and everyone did their part.” As good of the season was for the senior, it didn’t end on a high note. Holding a lead late in a first round playoff game with Normal, Hoosman tore his ACL. The Tigers ended up losing the game. Scott Taylor contributed
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football
All area team announced Here are the members of the Voyager Media All-Area team:
D’LANTE DAWSON
JACOB BAKER
Two-way all conference player, he set single-season record for the Spartans with five interceptions. He was the team’s offensive MVP. He tallied 627 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. “He was lockdown corner who also became an explosive receiver on offense,” said Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna.
The senior and first-team allWSG pick earned team offensive MVP honors for Downers South this season, gaining over 1,300 all-purpose yards. At tailback, he cracked the 1,000-yard mark (1,027) and scored 15 total touchdowns. He also played three games at quarterback and lined up as a defensive back. “He played a variety of positions on offense and started at quarterback for one game,” said coach Mark Molinari. “He also contributed on special teams as a kick returner and punter.”
NICK BORGRA Joliet Catholic Academy running back rushed for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns on the season and was named to the All-ESCC team.
QUINToN BROWN Westmont senior rushed for 1,391 yards and 14 TDs in Otto Zeman’s pass-happy offense. He also had a pair of fumble recoveries on defense and scored on a kickoff return. “He did a lot for us this season,” Zeman said. “He was a senior leader and played well on both sides of the ball.”
MATT CHMIELIEWSKI The 6-foot, 4-inch, 305 pound junior helped the Porters’ run game all season. “One of our team strengths was running the football and we did have big offensive linemen have really good years for us,” said Lockport coach Dan Starkey.
CODY CONWAY The Plainfield North senior paved the way for a powerful running attack and also played on the defensive line. Is committed to Syracuse. Had 35 tackles, four tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and six pass knockdowns. “He was a dominating blocker every week and took great pride in dominating his opposing player,” Kane said. “He was a great leader for us and played with a real passion for the game.”
JUSTIN FAHEY The heart and soul of Maine South’s 10-1 squad, the senior had a combined 1,037 yards (717 rushing, 320 receiving) and 19 touchdowns, but his defensive play was even more noteworthy. Fahey was named CSL South Defensive Player of the Year with three interceptions and 54 tackles (second on the team). “He did just about everything for us on both sides of ball and you don’t see that much these days,” said Maine South coach David Inserra. “I can’t even explain what he did in terms of leadership day in and day out. He was a joy to coach and one of the best leaders we’ve ever had.”
MATT GALALOPOULOS Tommy Galanopoulos’ younger brother, Matt emerged as a receiver and return threat this season at Niles West and picked up the slack when senior wideout-return specialist Quran Spillman went down with a season-ending broken leg. The sophomore recorded a combined 892 receiving and rushing yards and scored eight total touchdowns, including a handful of kickoff and punt returns for scores. “Once Quran got hurt, Matt showed that he was a go-to guy,” said Niles West coach Scott Baum. “He handled it abilitywise and maturity-wise.”
TOMMY GALANOPOULOS A starter since his sophomore year at Niles West, the senior— named the CSL South’s offensive Player of the Year for 2014—led the Wolves to the playoffs each of his three varsity seasons. Galanopoulos got the job done
with his arm and feet, piling up 1,352 yards passing yards (16 touchdown passes) and 802 yards rushing (six TDs). “He’s another coach on the field,” said Baum. “We feel like we’re losing an assistant offensive coordinator. “He’s taken our program to another level.”
MIKE GRUBEN Joliet Catholic Academy linebacker was the East Suburban Catholic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, posting 118 tackles and two interceptions.
NATHAN GUNN Senior posted 1,181 rushing yards for Minooka. Gunn also added a teambest 14 rushing touchdowns.
KYLE HENDERSON Big play target for Joliet West, the senior tallied 36 catches for 777 yards and nine touchdowns this year. “Kyle made huge plays for us all year,” said West coach Jason Aubrey.
JULIAN HUFF University of Minnesotabound senior was named to the Illinois High School C o a c h e s Association Class 8A All State team. He posted 91 total tackles on the season, including a team-best seven sacks. He had nine other tackles for loss and posted seven pass breakups, two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a pair of blocked kicks. He also posted 10 offensive TDs, nine on the ground and one through the air.
CHUCK HUNTER Romeoville senior was a twoyear All-Conference selection and the team MVP this season. He posted 668 receiving yards and yards and netted 50 tackles on defense.
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girls hoops
Raiders to gain cohesion at Turkey Jamm Inexperienced squad brings back talent, understanding from last year’s team By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
The Bolingbrook girls basketball team is in its second year under coach Chris Smith and in its first year of its own identity – once they find it, that is. “By the end of the year we will be a totally different team than we are this year,” Smith said. “We have talent, we just need to gain the experience.” The Raiders dropped their opener, 62-31 to Montini Catholic, last year’s Class 3A state champion. Bolingbrook will focus the team around 6-foot, 3-inch senior Parris Bryant, who did not play in the opener. She will be joined by 5-10 senior Alecia Gulledge in the post. Junior Brittney Patrick, a transfer from DeKalb will be at point and get the ball into the post for the bigs. “Brittney Patrick coming into the program is really going to be huge for us this year,” Smith said. “You have to have that floor general.” Seniors Bennita Drain and Daija Hurks will round out the usual starters for the Raiders. “The main components of this year’s team were all here last year,” Smith said. “They didn’t get a lot of playing time, but they were all here in the system and the concept and they understand the goal of what we are doing here. We had that come to Jesus
talk and we are in this together and that was the biggest thing, just all of us being on the same page. They had to understand if we are going to do this, it will have to be together. We are all going in the same direction right now.” Smith said he will look to sophomore Karli Seay to add a spark to the team. “She is very athletic and she doesn’t even understand her potential right now,” he said. “She could come in and be a difference maker.” The Raiders also feature a unique trio of seniors in JazzMin Arceneaux, Deserie Hudson and Jessica Young. All three were cut as juniors and worked their way back onto the roster. “We have three girls who didn’t make the team last year that will be instrumental to us this year,” Smith said. “Their commitment and dedication never changed even not being on the team. “They don’t take it for granted. They know how life was without it and they come in every day focused.” The Raiders head to Tennessee the weekend after Thanksgiving for the annual Turkey Jamm and will gain a lot of what Smith feels they need. “You get the continuity, you get to be together and you face still competition,” he said. “My goal is to put them in a situation to see that if we are fortunate to get downstate, what is that environment like? We will play tough team after tough team.”
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Bennita Drain is one of the senior returners for the Bolingbrook girls basketball team.
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Spartans still young, but packed with ability Romeoville featuring senior duo with underclassmen at key positions By Mark Gregory sports reporter
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After going through a rebuilding season a year ago, the Romeoville girls basketball team came out looking like a different team in its own Thanksgiving Tournament. “We are still a little young, but we have some senior leadership in Cherish (Smith) and Jamie (Hopper),” said Romeoville coach Julio Carrasco. “Last year we didn’t have that senior leadership and this year, we have some of those girls stepping up and being leaders and the rest of them are listening.” Not only do the seniors bring leadership, they bring talent as well. “Cherish worked on her shot a lot and we are allowing her to step off and shoot the three,” Carrasco said. “With her and Jamie, we have a three and four with prototypical college bodies and with them being able to step out and shoot as well as rebound really helps.” Joining the seniors are guards Lexi Marin and Skye Osborne, who are back from last year. Marin, Carrasco said, has improved her game. “We worked hard over the summer about the looks,” Carrasco said. “We ran 20 something plays and as a freshman, everything was just coming at her with her trying to figure out who to pass to. I stress
to the point guards that they need to know all five positions, much like a quarterback, they need to know what is going on at each position.” Marin won’t be asked to do it all this season, as the Spartans have a transfer to help back her up. “It was a nice addition to get Diamond (Dortch) in from Plainfield East, it gives us a second point guard and we now have two we can use,” Carrasco said. Adding to the returners is 6-foot freshman Jahari Smith. “It is nice having that. She is doing a nice job. She is 6-0 and long arms and jumping ability,” Carrasco said. “It is something that we have never really had. With Nia Harris and Chaimae Khaled, we have three girls that are six foot and when we get Perla (Gutierrez) back who is 5-10, we have some depth.” The Spartans were able to enjoy the beginning of the season at home in their own tournament, something Carrasco enjoys. “The competition is great,” he said. “Joliet Central is getting a lot better and Plainfield Central was competitive in every game. Lockport is a good team and Lemont is young and really getting better.” Romeoville jumps right into Southwest Prairie Conference play Dec. 5 as it hosts Plainfield Central and then remains home for a game with Plainfield South Dec. 9.
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Cherish Smith is one of the senior returners for Romeoville this season.
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FOOTBALL Passing
Sean Kelley, Lockport
500
Woody Corey, Maine East
5
Evan Stingily, Romeoville
53
Sara Nielsen, Benet
45
Manuel Nartey, Romeoville
452
Cody Viertel, Plainfield South
5
Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central
52
Elexis Coleman, Joliet West
42
Jake Semlow, Lockport
51
MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East
39
Alex Tibble, Joliet West
1,916
Evan French, Joliet West
451
Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville
1,501
Cody Viertel, Plainfield South
447
Alex Tibble, Joliet West
16
Blake Parzych, Minooka
51
Madeline Lubeck, Westmont
38
Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East
1,359
Jacob Adams, Minooka
442
Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West
16
Charles Hunter, Romeoville
50
Mary Murphy, JCA
38
Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 1,352
Kyle Speas, Plainfield North
400
Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville
15
Mack Cooney, Benet
50
Renee Kryk, Downers South
38
John Carnagio, Minooka
1,280
Brandon Rivera, Plainfield East
384
Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East
12
Maddie Zyburt, Plainfield North
38
Jeremy Quade, Lockport
1,249
Quran Spillman, Niles West
374
Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central
9
George Corey, Maine East
11
Grace Larson, Downers North
37
Jack Sznajder, Benet
1,234
Vinny Labus, Maine South
344
John Carnagio, Minooka
8
Daniel Manning, Plainfield East
10
Lyric Miles, Romeoville
37
Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central
668
Justin Fahey, Maine South
291
Jeremy Quade, Lockport
8
Blake Parzych, Minooka
Megan Cladis, JCA
35
Kelvin Jones, Romeoville
468
Jon Zapotoczny, Lockport
286
Jack Sznajder, Benet
6
Daniel Jackson, Plainfield East
9
Hannah Wood, Downers South
35
Brad Sznajder, Benet
260
Kelvin Jones, Romeoville
5
Jake Kilma, Joliet Central
8
Dana Griffin, Benet
35
Matt Gurke, Plainfield Central
234
Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central
4
Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame
8
Selene Ushela, Downers North
34
David Neilands, Maine South
7
Juliana Melby, Benet
33
7
Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East
33
Rushing
Passing TDs
Sacks
9.5
Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield N.
2,400
Brad Sznajder, Benet
1,583
Total TDs (not passing)
Jake Mayon, Plainfield East
1,436
Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield North 32
Danny Saracco, Plainfield South
151
Julian Huff, Bolingbrook
1,181
Jake Mayon, Plainfield East
21
Tuf Borland, Bolingbrook
148
Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central
5.5
Kaila Johanson, Niles West
32
1,027
Justin Fahey, Maine South
17
Charley Weidenbach, Benet
113
Cody Conway, Plainfield North
4.5
Nicoletta Crowley, Romeoville
32
Nate Gunn, Minooka Jacob Baker, Downers South
Tackles
Isaac Lane, Bolingbrook
873
Brad Sznajder, Benet
15
Woody Corey, Maine East
105
Evan Stingily, Romeoville
4
Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East
32
Brandon Costantino, Niles West
856
Jacob Baker, Downers South
15
George Corey, Maine East
101
Brian Brand, Notre Dame
4
Allie Lindroth, Plainfield North
32
Woody Corey, Maine East
850
Nate Gunn, Minooka
14
Michael Connolly, Downers South
84
Michael Connolly, Downers South
4
Amy Koerner, Joliet West
30
Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 802
Quincy Woods, Bolingbrook
11
Julian Huff, Bolingbrook
82
Cameron Credit, Lockport
602
Isaac Lane, Bolingbrook
11
Justin Brandon, Romeoville
76
D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville
5
Sara Nielsen, Benet
898
Justin Fahey, Maine South
592
Quran Spillman, Niles West
10
Jake Kilma, Joliet Central
72
Anthony Kopel, Romeoville
4
Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central
746
Tommie Sherman, Joliet Central
561
Brandon Costantino, Niles West
10
Luke Derouin, Plainfield Central
72
Tim Simon, Notre Dame
4
Kelly Clucas, Minooka
727
Kelvin Jones, Romeoville
545
Charles Hunter, Romeoville
9
M. Key, Joliet Central
69
Collin Talkie, Joliet West
3
Madeline Lubeck, Westmont
600
Jeremy Quade, Lockport
541
Kyle Henderson, Joliet West
9
Patrick McCarthy, Benet
67
Derrius Rodgers, Lockport
3
Sarah Hua-Pham, Maine East
544
Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central
406
Tommy Bazarek, Maine South
8
Jacob Huff. Bolingbrook
67
Justin Fahey, Maine South
3
MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East
487
Gill Whitaker, Romeoville
340
Matt Galanopolous, Niles West
8
S. Brown-Washington, Joliet Central 65
Vinny Labus, Maine South
3
Renee Kryk, Downers South
467
Matt Galanopolous, Niles West
313
Jacob Huff. Bolingbrook
8
D. Gallegos, Joliet Central
65
Issiah Dunson, Plainfield Central
3
Nicoletta Crowley, Romeoville
430
Julian Huff, Bolingbrook
8
Jake Johnson, Plainfield Central
63
Tuf Borland, Bolingbrook
3
Sara Nielson, Benet
369
Receiving
INT
Assists
Kyle Henderson, Joliet West
777
D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville
7
Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame
63
VOLLEYBALL
Mary Murphy, JCA
312
Charles Hunter, Romeoville
668
Kelvin Jones, Romeoville
6
A. Gooch, Joliet Central
62
Aces
Megan Melone, JCA
301
Tommy Bazarek, Maine South
649
Alex Tibble, Joliet West
6
Jacob Dailey, Romeoville
62
Halley Pardy, Westmont
62
Quincy Woods, Bolingbrook
641
Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West
6
Vinny Labus, Maine South
61
Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West
62
Maddie Naal, JCA
165
D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville
627
Jake Czerniakowski, Minooka
5
Anthony Hernandez, Romeoville
55
Dominique Krason, Niles West
53
Addy Alt, JCA
132
Matt Galanopolous, Niles West
579
Vinny Labus, Maine South
5
Trevor Smeets, Plainfield Central
54
Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport
47
Mary Murphy, JCA
100
Blocks
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96
Rachael Fara, Bolingbrook
89
Marissa Tassone, Benet
83
Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central
81
Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East
80
Kaitlyn FIsher, Plainfield North
73
Gabby Slagle, Westmont
72
Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 68 Cynthia Ley, Minooka
68
Cassie Lueken, Downers South
62
Lily Binkus, Plainfield East
61
Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West
57
MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East
56
Emily Hise, Minooka
56
all-area | from page 13 “He is a great skill player on both sides of the ball,” Kuna said. “He also returned kicks and punts for us.”
DANIEL JACKSON A Plainfield East defensive lineman, Jackson was the unanimous Southwest Prairie Conference Defensive MVP. He had 15 tackles for loss and 9 sacks. “There were times when Daniel was very dominant,” Plainfield East coach Mike Romeli said. “He is going to make coach (PJ) Fleck and the Western Michigan Broncos extremely happy.”
JACK KRAMER A Plainfield North offensive and defensive lineman, Kramer had 42 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Is committed to Bowling Green. “Jack showed so much toughness and grit this year as he played with an injury almost all year,” Kane said.
CHASE KRUMVEIDE Two way lineman for JCA, tallied 72 tackles and three sacks on the defensive side of the ball. Was named the ESCC Defensive Lineman of the year.
VINNY LABUS Like Justin Fahey, Labus was a force on both sides of the ball for Maine South. The senior
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Ariana Cerecedes, Westmont
54
Megan Cladis, JCA
244
Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central
166
Dana Griffin, Benet
284
Andrea Chaidez, Romeoville
53
Dana Griffin, Benet
244
Ginger Perinar, Minooka
165
Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West
274
Elexis Coleman, Joliet West
50
Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 238
Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West
165
Kaila Johanson, Niles West
264
Allie Lindroth, Plainfield North
47
Grace Larson, Downers North
228
Halley Pardy, Westmont
158
Veronica Snelling, Benet
252
Jessica Karalow, Minooka
42
Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East
222
MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East
153
Elexis Coleman, Joliet West
251
Ginger Perinar, Minooka
42
Allie Lindroth, Plainfield North
358
Elexis Coleman, Joliet West
150
Mary Murphy, JCA
245
Mallory Krzysciak, JCA
211
Meghan Harrison, JCA
146
Abbey Warke, Plainfield East
234
Digs Maddie Zyburt, Plainfield North
466
Amy Koerner, Joliet West
194
Jessica Karalow, Minooka
138
Hannah Farley, Maine East
232
Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport
449
Theresa Diamond, Minooka
193
Abbey Warke, Plainfield East
137
Halley Pardy, Westmont
231
Tiffany Clark, Benet
363
Megan Melone, JCA
192
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Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central
224
Hannah Wood, Downers South
351
Kaitlyn FIsher, Plainfield North
191
Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 363
Katie Vondra, Downers South
222
Selene Ushela, Downers North
349
Sara Nielsen, Benet
188
Allie Lindroth, Plainfield North
358
Rachael Fara, Bolingbrook
218
Katie Vondra, Downers South
321
Miranda Duro, Maine East
173
Ginger Perinar, Minooka
348
Brittany Welch, Resurrection
212
Jade Blackney, Plainfield East
300
Hannah Farley, Maine East
172
Grace Larson, Downers North
326
Rachael Fara, Benet
209
Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central
269
Juliana Melby, Benet
169
Kaitlyn FIsher, Plainfield North
322
Lyric Miles, Romeoville
199
led the Hawks in tackles (77) and had 11 tackles-for-loss and two interceptions while calling the defensive signals. He also was one of their main receiving targets, finishing with 500 yards and seven TD catches. “He was a two-way standout for three years and will be a big loss for the team (with him graduating),” said Inserra.
DONALD MANNING The Plainfield East junior defensive lineman had 12 tackles for loss and 10 sacks on the year. “Donald was phenomenal on our defense that had four shutouts and 26 takeaways on the year,” Romeli said. “He will be a highly recruited D-Lineman.”
JAKE MAYON The Plainfield East senior had 230 carries for 1,436 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also added 10 Catches for 208 yards and two scores. “Jake is a phenomenal athlete and a totally dedicated worker,” Romeli said.
DAVIS NEILANDS Nothing sums up Neilands’ performance this season quite like one play he made in Maine South’s 36-35 win over Montini in Week 1. The senior lineman blocked a punt with 13.8 seconds to go in the game, scooped up the loose ball and ran it in for the game-winning
touchdown. “That play right there shows his athleticism,” said Inserra. “Not only did he explode through the line but blocked the kick and was athletic enough to scoop it up.” The CSL Conference Lineman of the Year also had nine sacks and 15 tackles-for-loss.
E.J. PHILLIPS The 6-foot, 315-pound senior played nose guard for Downers North the past three years. He exhibited agility and quickness for his size, and was disruptive for the Trojans again this season despite playing with a broken wrist and a torn labrum. “He was still a force and still dominated up front without the supporting case he once had,” said Downers North coach John Wander.
MIKE SABATINO A stalwart defensive end for Notre Dame, Sabatino, a senior, racked up eight sacks, nine tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles and 59 total tackles (including 44 solos). “He was really the spirit of the team and one of our really true spokesmen,” said Dons coach Mike Hennessey. “He was dominating on defense and his aggressive ness and quickness were instrumental to the pass rush.”
DANNY SARACCO It was another big year for
the Plainfield South linebacker. He had 151 total tackles, 25 tackles for loss, two sacks a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. “He was explosive and quick off the snap,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “Runs well from sideline to sideline. “He is the signal caller for the defense and captain as a junior. Has excellent finish on tackles and outstanding recognition of alignment and opponent tendencies.”
ERIK SWENSON Imposing at 6-5, 310 pounds, the junior lineman was a starter on the Downers South offensive line. He is verbally committed play at the University of Michigan and also is a two-year recipient of the WSG Lineman of the Year award (2013 and 2014). “He was arguably the best lineman in the state and a top five 2016 national recruit for linemen, according to (high school football recruiting analyst) Tom Lemming,” said DGS coach Mark Molinari. “He has (scholarship) offers from all over the country.”
BRAD SZNAJDER The senior tailback was Benet’s go-to player offensively during the 2014 season, accumulating a school-record 1,583 yards and 14 TDs (15 total) while helping to lead Benet to the Class 8A playoffs.
“He’s just a workhorse,” said Benet coach Pat New. “Get him the ball three to five times in a row and he’s able to handle it. He had tremendous moves as a running back and is elusive as far as making guys miss.”
ALEX TIBBLE Joliet West junior quarterback was the heart and soul of the best team in Joliet West history. This season Tibble completed the year 117-for222 passing for 1,950 yards and 16 touchdowns through the air. On the ground, he had 78 carries for a team-best 328 yards and six scores. “Alex is the best all-around quarterback in the area,” Aubrey said.
QUINCY WOODS The do everything player for Bolingbrook, p l a y e d r e c e i v e r, running back, quarterback, defensive back and returned kicks for the Raiders. Caught a team high 34 passes for 654 yards and four TDs, had 21 kickoff returns for 284 yards and a pair of scores. On the ground he posted 255 yards on 43 carries and five scores. -Voyager Media staff
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favorite thing about Twitter? You can meet people you never met and interact with other people. favorite follow and why? the school’s social fan base. it brings a good feel for sports.
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favorite athlete to follow? Kevin Durant have you Tweeted to a celebrity and have they replied? i tweeted to James blackmon, the shooting guard for indiana university and he talked to me, so that was good.
how many games will the bears win the rest of the year (after cowboys game)?
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Dave Says
Bills incoming at wrong half of the month You won’t be able to fix this in just one month, but there is a long-term solution By dave ramsey dave says
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Dear Dave, My husband and I are following your plan, and we’re trying to reconcile our on-paper budget with what’s going on in our bank account. Most of our bills are due
the first half of the month, but we receive most of our income during the second half of the month. Can you help us figure out what to do? Kathy Dear Kathy, If you’re actually making a budget and sticking to it, what you’re describing is a cash flow bind. You are in charge of your budget until it’s on paper. Once it’s on paper, it has to accurately represent reality. In your reality, that means a cash flow strain on the first checks and extra money on the second checks. You won’t be able to fix this in just one month, but there is a long-term solution. Move some of the money from your second checks into the first half of the next month. By doing this, you’ll start running from the fifteenth to the fifteenth instead
of from the first to the $53,000 a year, and we’re first. It will help you stay trying to get out of debt. ahead and avoid getting We have $35,000 in debt, pinched. and most of that is on our The second part of this truck. I’d like to go back equation is that you are to school and become an in charge of your budget. ultrasound technician, so The budget does not we’ll have more money. become the boss of you Dave Says Do you think this is a good money advice by until you get it done. When dave ramsey idea? everything is written and Sarah agreed on by you and your Dear Sarah, husband, that’s when the budget Getting more education is always becomes the boss. You can’t come a good idea. For starters, I’d begin home with a new shirt or a new doing some research to find out purse and hope it fits into the plan. what ultrasound technicians in The budget has to be the plumb line your area are earning. Then, look by which you build your finances into the cost of training at a nearby straight and true! school. —Dave But I would only recommend starting school after you guys have School cost versus done some work and cleaned up salary your finances. You’ve got a bunch of debt hanging over your heads, and Dear Dave, My husband and I both work the truck you mentioned is a big two jobs. Together we make about part of the problem.
Sell the truck and move down to something very inexpensive to drive for a little while. Then tear into the remainder of the debt and get it paid off as fast as you can. After that, save up a bunch of money so you can go to school debt-free. I know that may seem like a long time before you can start school, but chances are you can get this done in less than two years. And trust me, going to school debt-free will feel a whole lot better than having another bunch of payments buzzing around your heads for years to come! —Dave
* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling 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.
computer tech
Crypto viruses are something to fear Virus encrypts files, demands ransom and antivirus will not help By John Becker computer tech
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I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but I have another warning to issue, this time about the “crypto” type of viruses. These crypto viruses sound like fiction but are all too real. Technically, this breed is not a virus per se, as it does not delete files or cause damage to the computer itself. But what it does is perhaps worse than deleting or damaging files. Why are crypto viruses worse? There are effective and wellknown recovery techniques for deleted or damaged files, but there is no fix for encrypted files. Encryption is a technique that uses a mathematical algorithm to take a digital file, add a “secret code,” scramble the contents and then save the scrambled file. The scramble is done in a way that makes deciphering the scramble impossible without knowing the secret code.
never pay the ransom for Encryption, when those reasons alone, but used properly, protects also because these attacks your digital files from will continue with the more hackers. I use encryption money these criminals to scramble files I need to make. send via email. But when hackers are doing the scrambling, john becker How do I avoid getting it is used against you to computer tech this type of virus? make your files unusable and held for ransom. This The answer of how to is what the Cryptolocker, Cryptowall avoid CryptoLocker or TorLocker and TorLocker viruses do. After one is the same advice I always give: of these hits your system, your data If anything looks or seems odd, files, pictures and music files are don’t do it. Don’t click on random, unusable until “unlocked.” unwanted pop-ups while surfing This is where the hackers make websites, don’t click links in emails their money: You have to purchase and don’t open email attachments the unlock code for varying before first scanning them with an amounts (typically $300-$500) antivirus scanner. from the hackers. The hackers are quite brazen, leaving complete How can I protect my data? instructions of what they did and what you must do to get your This one gets complicated. First, files back. They can afford to be having a backup of your data on brazen because they hide behind some other device like a flash disk anonymous “bitcoin” websites to or backup disk is always a good get paid. start. Having a cloud backup is If you don’t pay, your files remain also good, however, if you suspect scrambled forever. If you do pay, you you may have CryptoLocker or will get the unlock code back but TorLocker, stop your cloud backup now your credit card information immediately. The encrypted files is in the hands of hackers, and will be uploaded to your cloud sometimes the unlock code does backup and will be equally useless not work. as the copies on your disk. I strongly recommend that you
Won’t my anti-virus stop this? Short answer: No. Because CryptoLocker and TorLocker require cryptology software to be installed, it requires active user input to do so. This is not something that automatically installs itself, as the user has to perform some action to allow it to be installed. In other words, when the user clicks “OK” to an e-mail attachment or some pop-up box, Crypto-orTorLocker has a free pass to install. When the user clicks OK, it means OK to everything on the computer, allowing the crypto virus to shut off or bypass antivirus software completely.
One more thing CryptoLocker and TorLocker can actively search shared folders and network drives, and travel across networks to other machines. If one of these gets into your home or business network, one infection on one computer can encrypt all of your files on each computer. John Becker is owner of Medical Office Systems, LLC, a provider of computer and technical services to medical offices and local businesses. www. medofficesystems.com.
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Proper preparation is critical to keep you and your family safe during the winter months Now that the cold weather has arrived, it’s a good time to review winter safety. While this time of year brings lots of outdoor fun, including skiing, sledding and skating, there is the ever-present risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Hypothermia develops when a person’s body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This typically happens when children are left to play for prolonged periods in the cold, especially if their clothes get wet. It should be noted that hypothermia can occur more quickly in children than in adults. Signs of hypothermia begin with shivering and progress to lethargy, confusion and poor coordination. If a child begins to shiver and has chills they should be taken indoors
immediately, wet clothing should be removed and replaced with warm blankets. If the child exhibits any degree of clumsiness, slurred speech or lethargy, call 911 at once. Frostbite occurs when the skin and outer layers of tissue actually freeze. Extremities such as fingers, toes and ears are most at risk for frostbite. The area may start to burn or feel numb and will appear gray or pale and may blister. If frostbite develops, the affected area should be placed in warm (not hot) water. If the ears, nose or lips seem to be frostbitten, warm washcloths can be applied. Do NOT rub the affected area. After a few minutes of exposure to warm water, dry the area and cover with warm clothing. Give the person something warm to drink. If the numbness or burning continues for more than a few minutes - call your doctor immediately.
The risk of house fires also increases with cold weather. Make sure holiday decorations are placed away from heaters and fireplaces and check the wires on light strings for fraying or bad connections. Keep electric or kerosene space heaters away from flammable materials, such as curtains or furniture. Additionally, yearly chimney inspections and cleanings are a must for homes that use a fireplace or woodstove. Check all smoke detectors to make sure they have fresh batteries and that they are functioning properly. Homes should also be fitted with carbon monoxide detectors, as the gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It is produced by wood or gasfueled appliances, such as heaters, stoves, water heaters, or dryers, that do not burn properly. Symptoms of CO poisoning include prolonged headache and feeling extremely tired. If multiple people are experiencing these symptoms, leave the house and contact emergency services.
proper clothing Infants and children must be dressed warmly for outdoor activities. The most effective strategy is to focus on layers. Have children wear several layers, with at least one being filled with down or some type of manmade insulation material. A good rule of thumb for younger kids is to dress them in one more layer than an adult would wear in the same weather conditions. A warm hat and boots are a must, and try to encourage family members to wear mittens, as they are warmer than gloves. Additionally, parents with young infants should resist the temptation to snuggle their children with blankets or quilts as these can be associated with suffocation deaths and are linked to sudden infant death syndrome.
winter travel tips Winter in Chicago frequently brings difficult road conditions due to snow and ice. Inexperienced drivers should consider staying home during extreme weather or consider practice driving in an empty parking lot. For families needing to travel, remember to clean snow off taillights and headlights, and watch out for slow-moving vehicles, such as snowplows. Additionally, consider preparing a car emergency kit with the following items: Snow brush and an ice scraper, bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction in the snow, first aid kit, blanket, flashlight and batteries, nonperishable snack foods, candle and matches, and cup to melt snow for water. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Run the heater occasionally to keep warm, but avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by making sure your tailpipe is not blocked by snow or other debris.
outdoor activities Outdoor activities can provide great family memories but can lead to danger if not done safely. Parents should make sure sledding hills are not too steep; clear of rocks, trees or other obstructions; and away from vehicle traffic. The safest way to ride is sitting up because there is less risk of head injury, and it is better to have a sled that can be steered. For ice skaters, manmade rinks are the best choice. For families that want to skate on a pond or a lake, be sure the ice is at least 4 to 6 inches thick with no holes or soft spots. 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) 6765394 or. www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com
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