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A Guiding Light this holiday season Good Shepherd Church hosts ‘Light in the Midsts of Darkness’ to remember lost loved ones By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Christmas carols are being sung, presents being wrapped and well wishes abound. But for many, hearts are breaking, and the holiday rituals are difficult to bear. For those who may have lost a loved one or are facing financial struggles, loneliness or depression, the upcoming weeks of merriment are often met with a resigned dread. However, local churches and organizations throughout Bolingbrook, Romeoville and

Plainfield are offering services dedicated to bringing light into the darkness. In its first service of its kind, Good Shepherd Church in Romeoville will host “Light in the Midst of Darkness,” at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23. The special service is offered especially for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the past year, those who deal with depression and anxiety during the holiday season and those who are struggling with various issues of the body, mind or spirit. “While this holiday season

offers much hope and joy for many people, we recognize that it can also be a time of darkness for many others,” said Pastor Suzanne Hurdle, who said she has wanted to host a program like this for some time and was able to do so this year. “We’ve had so much loss in the community this year, and it’s been hard for so many people,” said Hurdle. “I tell people who have lost a loved one, that it will never be normal again—but there is a new normal. How someone deals with loss is different for everyone, but they should never feel isolated.” Noticed too by the healing prayer team of Bolingbrook’s St. Benedict Episcopal Church, See BLUE X-MAS, page 4

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Operation Christmas seeks help spreading cheer By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

In Bolingbrook, Operation Christmas’ mission is to see to it that everyone is given an opportunity to enjoy the holiday despite an economic crunch that leaves many in despair. In fact, it has become the personal mission of 74-yearold Bolingbrook resident Gwen Betting, who has organized the community-based event for close to 40 years, corralling her entire family into the act along the way. Her parents had passed along the need to pass along kindness to the family and to others. Betting said she grew up in a family of eight, and her parents always made it a point to make sure their neighbors, as well as their family, had a nice Christmas. “When Christmas morning comes, and I see my family open their presents, it makes me happy to know that we can make that happen for other families who might not have had

that opportunity,” said Betting. Throughout the years, her husband, three children, and five grandchildren (the three great-grandchildren are there for support) have come together, along with other community members such as veteran Operation Christmas co-chair Lee Busch Sr. “I think it is important that young people know that we are not the only person in this world—that it doesn’t revolve around you,” said Betting. “There are other people out there that have problems and just might need your help.” Volunteers start coordinating and organizing this project for Bolingbrook families early in November, taking over the Performing Arts Center indoor stage area for four weeks each holiday season. Organizers encourage donations of every kind, accepting both new and used items, as well as food. Donations accumulate throughout the year, collected from various resale

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Gwen Betting and Liz Kroner sort through clothes. More clothing donations are needed.

overflow, along with monetary gifts. The Betting family even starts collecting the year before, taking advantage of after-

Christmas sales. Black Friday is a day spent discovering deals, all in support of the mission. Last year, more than 500

families were served, with that number expected to increase this year. Operation Christmas is openly accepting donations, hoping to fill shelves and tables sitting empty in the storage area. In special need are diapers, clothing, games, MP3 players and items for older children. There is an “honor system,” for those seeking gifts: No income check is required. Those in need may call in and arrange to stop by some time before Dec. 21. Each family will be able to pick up their Christmas items and gifts, and also and may pick up bags of food and clothing.To make an appointment, call 630-226-8429. Bolingbrook Operation Christmas also has an Adopt-AFamily program in which a list of specific items is asked for to provide gifts for a family. Donations can be dropped off from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Performing Arts stage, located behind Village Hall, 375 W. Briarcliff Road. For larger donations, call 630-373-9995 for pick up.

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County Board Democrats pick leaders, titles By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Following a historic County Board election that resulted in a 1313 party-line split, the largest issue after they all were sworn in was what to call the new leadership. County Board Chairman Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort, rankled some Democratic feelings when he insisted on taking that title after Democrat Larry Walsh was elected County Executive in 2004. Now that Walsh has the tiebreaking vote, even on County Board leadership issues, the Dec. 3 board reorganizational meeting was payback time. A few weeks ago, Democrats nominated County Board member Herb Brooks, D-Joliet, as their leader. He was all but elected after Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow ruled Walsh could break ties on the leadership issues. A perfunctory vote confirmed Brooks on Dec. 3, the date set by Walsh after Republicans had requested a Dec. 12 meeting. The first Monday in December is the usual date of the new board reorganization. Walsh said that made the most sense since all the board members already would be at the County Building for their official swearing-in, which took

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Prior to the County Board reorganization meeting Dec. 3, county officials and board members elected Nov. 6 took their oaths of office. Board members being sworn in by County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots are, from left, Mark Ferry, R-Plainfield; Liz Collins, R-Romeoville; Suzanne Hart, R-Naperville; Tom Weigel, R-New Lenox; Margo McDermed; R-Mokena; and Chuck Maher, R-Naperville.

place earlier that morning. But what to call Brooks? Democrats wanted something that would confirm their first majority on the board since the 1970s. State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow also said the term “chairman” has

Bolingbrook native receives Navy Good Conduct medal Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alicia Rodriguez, daughter of Leticia Desfassiaux of Bolingbrook and Carlos E. Rodriguez, of Bolingbrook, recently received the Navy Good Conduct Medal. The Good Conduct Medal recognizes the servicemember’s honest and faithful service during a three-year period. To earn it, Rodriguez achieved and maintained a satisfactory level of performance and an unblemished conduct record for the entire period. Rodriguez is currently assigned at Naval Station, Newport, RI.

Rodriguez is a 1993 graduate of Proviso West High School of Hillside, Ill. She is a 2007 graduate of Touro University International, Cypress, Calif., with an MBA degree, and a 2003 graduate of Touro University International, Cypress, Calif. with a BA degree.

statutory meanings generally given to an elected official rather than one selected by his or her peers. Glasgow pointed to one instance when Moustis, as chairman, was sued because the person thought he was in charge of the county.

Moustis wondered why it took Glasgow eight years to issue such a ruling. “You never told us this was a problem then,” he said. “And your office has not prevented us from using it for the past 10 years. …

‘Leader’ has the connotation of being partisan. I would prefer the term ‘speaker.’” Board Member Steve Wilhelmi, D-Joliet, said the Democrats always felt the term “chairman” was inappropriate, “but now we have the votes to change it.” They finally came up with, “County Board Speaker.” County Board party leadership will be called “Democratic Caucus Chair” and “Republican Caucus Chair.” Diane Seiler-Zigrossi, D-Lockport, was named Democratic caucus chair. Moustis was named Republican caucus chair. “I do not use titles in front of my name,” Brooks said. “I am comfortable with what my mother named me…” Brooks, as County Board speaker, is the de-facto chairman of the County Board’s Executive Committee, composed of the chairs of each of the committees. That committee sets the agenda for each committee and County Board meeting. The Democrats, with the majority, also get to select the chairs of the committees. Glasgow said the new leadership should get together to select the committee chairs at another time to make sure Moustis has a chance to weigh in.

Heroin bust recovers 50 bags of drug By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Bolingbrook Police recovered more than 50 bags of heroin after an incident Nov. 27. Three Wisconsin residents: Scott Lapante, 27; Samantha

Young, 21, and Michelle James, 41, were arrested at approximately 7 p.m.Thursday night and charged with the possession of a controlled substance after a police officer observed the group acting suspiciously near 126 E. North

Frontage Road. A total of 31 grams of heroin was found, police said. Police said a tan Mercury Sable was seized and all three individuals were processed and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.

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BLUE X-MAS Continued from page 1 members saw their community grieving, feeling great pain during the holiday season and started a “Blue Christmas” service last year. “The team wanted to offer time of worship and healing for anyone not feeling very, well, ‘merry,’” said the Rev. Heidi Haverkamp. “The tradition has continued since Christmas is always a time where loss is a little harder than at other times. Whether it’s the loss of someone we love, a broken relationship, a divorce, a job loss, fear about the future, or any kind of painful feelings— they just get magnified by the holidays somehow.” The chair at the head of the table may sit empty for years after someone has passed—it’s OK, said Hurdle. There is no right or wrong way to grieve or remember, she explains. “Someone may have lost their husband this year, or 10 years ago, but it still hurts,” said Hurdle. “I want those who need it to come and find in our church that there is hope for healing, and that along the way,

someone will be by their side to take that journey with them, just as they are.” The service is aimed at reminding those individuals there can be joy in the midst of sorrow, while acknowledging the hurt. Those in attendance will hear reflections and reminders from Scripture and in song about the “Light of the World, that brings hope in the midst of despair and peace in the midst of chaos. The Episcopal Church of St. Benedict’s offers a similar service at 5 p.m. Dec. 16, a space for people to safely acknowledge their hurting and offer it to God through bible readings and prayers, explains Haverkamp. “We sing ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem,’ which is a reflective carol, about hope, but also with some room for feelings of loneliness,” said Haverkamp. “We always end the service in hope—looking toward the birth of Jesus and God’s promises, so that people are reminded that they’re not left in their brokenness or grief, but that the baby in the manger was born for them, and for us all.” That loneliness is not only seen in churches but in retirement homes and doctor’s offices.

“It’s important for people that are experiencing sadness or stress during the holidays to let their physician know,” said Dr. Angela Bond of Bolingbrook Family Medicine, an Adventist Health Partner. “An office visit can be made to discuss their particular symptoms, so that an appropriate treatment plan can be made. Sometimes counseling is needed, and sometimes medication is needed to help people get back on their feet and feeling well again.” Michelle Franzak, Executive Director of Senior Star at Weber Place, a retirement community and memory care facility, said she tends to see the community at large start to become depressed and feeling alone at the holidays. “People don’t always realize how big an issue it is,” said Franzak.“Often people will say,‘I will wait until after the holidays to do things.’ Now is the time; this is when they need it. People start reminiscing, and they want those relationships.” Senior Star at Weber Place gets residents involved in various fundraiser events from food and toy drives to the festival of trees. “It is important during the holiday season to give our residents a sense of purpose,”

said Franzak. “For many, these are the people who used to be the head of the family, hosting all the big events, cooking the big dinner, and now they have had to give that all up. It’s a huge challenge.” Many have downsized from their homes to apartment living, so residents are given the opportunity to reserve common areas so they can still have that big family dinner onsite and continue to celebrate tradition. Bond also encourages family members to reach out. “If a person notices that their loved one is experiencing sadness over this holiday season, they should encourage them to seek out help,” said Bond. “Whether it is with their physician, their pastor or any other person that they trust, a simple conversation about

how they’re feeling is a start to feeling better. If you are feeling sadness or stress this holiday season, don’t be afraid to let someone know how you’re feeling. Chances are, you’re not alone, and asking for help is the first step to feeling better.” Franzak says engagement is key, bringing in as many outside sources as possible, tapping into local churches and school events of their resident’s families, inviting them in to perform or partake in crafts or caroling. “Most of them are just looking to communicate with them—just come in and chat,” said Franzak. “It is all about relationships and interacting.” Franzak invites anyone from the community to visit. For more information, call Program Director Kim Crist at 815-4399955.

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Area residents get Will County offers expanded electronic recycling program out and about this Christmas By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Looking for some holiday festivities around town? No need to travel far. Check out the following for a little merriment: Santa will make an early appearance at the 10th annual Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Bolingbrook Golf Course. Prices are $19.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 12 years old and under. Children under 3 years old are complimentary. Bolingbrook Club members receive a $2 discount per person. Reservations are required. Call 630-771-9400, ext. 4022. The Bolingbrook Community Center will host its annual Pajama Party with Santa Dec. 14. at the Annerino Community Center. Each family will receive a 5x7 picture taken with Santa. While your photo is being printed, children can complete a craft, play games, listen to winter stories and enjoy cookies and milk. A parent must accompany children. Children will receive a special gift from Santa after telling him their Christmas wishes. Registration is required. Program runs from either 6 to 7 p.m. or 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Price is $15 for first child and $10 for each additional child.If you show a resident ID, price is $10 for first child and $5 each additional child. For more information, call 630-739-0272. DuPage Township will host its Breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m. Dec. 22 at the Levy Center, 251

Canterbury Lane. Cost is $5 per person. For more information, visit www.DuPageTownship.com or call 630-759-1317. Nightly Symphony in Lights shows will continue at beginning at dusk and repeat on the hour until 9 p.m. through December 31 at The Promenade.The production is the largest commercial holiday light show of its kind, featuring more than 250,000 highly efficient LED lights embedded in thousands of feet of holiday foliage and choreographed to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Spectators will experience an “in the round” viewing phenomenon, as 40 life-sized snowflakes dance around a massive 48-foot tall tree in the center’s Village Green gathering area. Across from the Christmas Tree at the Promenade, Pro Bass Shops will offer its Winter Wonderland once again this year. Grab a free 4x6 photo with Santa in his workshop. Daily rituals include free crafts, games and various activities. Check out moving trains, remote control cars, and a new wildlife carousel. For specific times, visit www.basspro.com. The Fountaindale Public Library also will be host to a variety of holiday activities including a seminar on Holiday Fitness for adults at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11. John Chase from Inspired Journey Fitness will present holiday fitness tips and offer suggestions to help you get in shape and lose weight. Registration is required. For more events,check the library’s calendar at www.fountaindale.org.

Will County, along with its partner, Vintage Tech of Romeoville, has expanded its electronic recycling program to accept more small household appliances just in time for the holiday crunch. “November and December have been known as the largest waste generation months of the year, but we can change that by participating in the many reuse and recycling opportunities available to us,” said Marta Keane, Recycling Program Specialist for the Resource Recovery and Energy division of the Will County Land Use Department. “As of this past January, 17 types of electronic devices are banned from Illinois landfills,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “We were already collecting those items - and more - at our 13 collection sites throughout the county. This expansion makes it easier

yet for residents to dispose of unwanted items in a way that’s environmentally friendly.” Vintage Tech expanded the list of items it accepts to mirror its growing capabilities to take items apart, sort components and marketing them. “Some of the items were those residents have asked us to include, such as toaster ovens and vacuum cleaners. None of the items on the expanded list are actually banned from disposal, but neither are telephones and microwaves, and Will County has included them since 2000, the year we held our first oneday collection,” said Keane. String lights, such as those used to decorate for the holidays, as well as microwaves, cameras, calculators were already accepted, too. As of November, the sites are also accepting toaster ovens, coffee makers (no glass pots),

blenders (bases only, no glass), bread makers, deep fryers, food sealing equipment, electric knives, shaving equipment, curling irons, hair dryers, electric tooth brushes, vacuum cleaners (no bags), carpet sweepers, fans, space heaters and metal tools, such as power tools, drills, screwdrivers, etc. “As people replace items, clean their homes for holiday guests or simply need to discard something, they should always check the WillCountyGreen. com website for suggestions on ways to donate, repair or recycle the item,” Keane said. The Green Guide tab contains pages of information and includes a searchable database that allows website visitors to look up specific items for options listed by city for local convenience. A list of the 13 collection sites can also be found at www.willcountygreen.com.

Promenade offers Merry Tweetmas The Promenade Bolingbrook Rewards for Re-Tweets & “Insiders” with Gift Cards & a Chance to WIN a $500 Gift Card Just Before Christmas! The Promenade Bolingbrook will be celebrating the Season of Giving through Dec. 21 by offering Twitter followers a chance to win exciting prizes simply by Re-Tweeting the Promenade’s Tweets. Also, with only one day like it every thousand years, The Promenade Bolingbrook is celebrating Dec. 12, 2012 (12-

12-12). Promenade “Insiders” will receive a special email on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, offering them a chance to win big. To become a Promenade “Insider” is easy. Simply visit The Promenade’s website at www. thepromenadebolingbrook.com and click “JOIN,” then complete your profile. Be sure to include your birthday and you will also receive a gift card during your birthday month. A special bar-coded e-blast will be sent out to current “InSiders”

offering them a *$10 Gift Card as a Thank-You for being a loyal Promenade club member! Current members will also be entered to win a $500 Shopping Spree when they refer friends who become InSiders. InSiders will have until Thursday, Dec. 20 to redeem the bar-coded email for their $10 gift card.The Shopping Spree winner will be notified via email on Friday, Dec. 21, so they can pick up their prize just in time for Christmas. Details will be posted on www. thepromenadebolingbrook.com.

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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. Richard Chaney, 34, 211 W. Arrowhead Lane, Aurora, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. Nov. 19 and charged with improper pane usage, no insurance and two counts of DUI, following a traffic stop on the 100 block of Barbers Corner.

Officers responded to the 700 block of Melissa Drive for the report of a residential burglary. The front door was found open and a safe and several pieces of jewelry were taken between Nov. 18 and Nov. 19.

Chrissy Rivera, 21, 933 Lois Place, Joliet, was arrested at 9:42 p.m. Nov. 20 and charged with resisting a peace officer, possession of drug equipment and two equipment violations, following a traffic stop at Veterans Parkway and Lily Cache Lane.

Marc Krough, 44, 1085 Crestwood Lane, was arrested at 2:15 a.m. Nov. 21 and charged with failure to dim headlights, driving on a suspended license, no insurance and DUI, following a traffic stop at Boughton Road and Delaware Drive.

As-Jaica Murry, 20, 317 Thistle Drive, was arrested at 12:08 p.m. on Nov. 21 and charged with an in-stare warrant.

Veronica Alvarez, 30, 608 Hughes Place, was arrested at 7:53 p.m. on Nov. 21 and charged with an instate warrant and Emilio Arias, 36, 608 Hughes Place, was also arrested and charged with domestic battery, after a call to the residence for a domestic disturbance.

Two Mac Book Pros and an IPad 3 were taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 100 block of E. Boughton Road sometime between 6 and 10 p.m. Nov. 21. Loss valued at $4,100.

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A 1998 Buick Century was taken from a driveway on the 400 block of N. Ashbury Avenue, sometime between Nov. 21 and Nov. 22.

Kenneth Jordan, 22, 6 Peterson Court, Woodridge, was arrested at 8:25 a.m. Nov. 22 and charged with retail theft and possession of cannabis at Meijer, 755 E. Boughton Road.

John Foresta, 22, 2713 Laurel Court, Woodridge, was arrested at 2:52 a.m. on Nov. 22 and charged with a DUI, following traffic stop on the 100 block of N. Bolingbrook Drive.

Samantha Benicky, 21, 699 Rebecca Lane, was arrested at 2:29 a.m. on Nov. 22 and charged with speeding and DUI, following traffic stop at Boughton Road and Route 53.

Heather Horak, 21, 531 Spruce Rd., was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Nov. 22 and charged with DUI, following a traffic stop at Briarcliff Road and Lancaster Drive.

Johnson, 21, 10000 S. 13 Sara St. Louis Drive, Evergreen Park, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Nov. 22 and charged with two counts of DUI, following a traffic stop at Boughton Road and Janes Avenue. Jawaun Manson, 27, 216 S. Highpoint Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 2:49 a.m. Nov. 22 and charged with DUI, following a traffic stop at Route 53 and Rockhurst Road.

Sergio Gloria, 18, 504 Falconridge Way, was arrested at 11:58 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with two counts of DUI and improper turn at intersection, following a traffic stop at Route 53 and Edgehill Drive.

Devetta White, 29, 111 Mississippi Avenue, Joliet, was arrested at 4:35 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with retail theft and an in-state warrant. Sharnise Moody, 30, 95 Bradford Road, Joliet also was charged with retail theft at Marshall’s, 1158 W. Boughton Road.

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Kimberly Copeland, 53, 167 E. Brookwood Lane, was arrested at 2:53 p.m. Nov. 24 and charged with two counts of DUI, failure to provide information and failure to notify damage on the 500 block of Remington Boulevard.

Cruz, 41, 201 Linden 18 Pablo Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 3:11 a.m. Nov. 24 and charged with a motor vehicle equipment violation, driving on a suspended license and no insurance, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of Thornhurst Road. Corey Freen, 39, 208 Douglass Way, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. Nov. 24 and charged with improper lane usage, no insurance, and DUI, following a traffic stop at Winston Drive and Boughton Road.

Ammiel Sneed, 22, 236 E. Briarcliff Road was arrested at 8:55 p.m. on Nov. 24 and charged with no insurance and an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of E. Briarcliff Road.

Carlos Johnson, 36, 1131 E. Cass St., Joliet, was arrested at 8:52 p.m. on Nov. 24 and charged with deceptive practice, three in-state warrants,possession of cannabis, no insurance and driving on a suspended license, after an incident at Menards, 290 N. Bolingbrook Drive.

Samuel Jackson, 54, 1060 Harmon Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, was arrested at 10:02 a.m. Nov. 25 and charged with battery on the 300 block of Raider Way, after pushing the victim to the ground.

Steven Dedin Sr., 48, 108 Shady Lane was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Nov. 25 and charged with speeding and possession of cannabis on the 200 block of N. Weber Road.

Anastasia Gonzalez, 23, 129 Monterey Drive, was arrested at 7:24 p.m. Nov. 25 and charged with two in-state warrants on the 200 block of S/W Frontage Road.

Dennis Lewis, 22, 4231 S. Harlem Ave., Stickney, was arrested at 10:22 p.m. Nov. 25 and charged with driving on a suspended license, a warrant, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug equipment, following a traffic stop at Route 53 and Commons Drive.

Officers responded to WalMart, 200 S. Bolingbrook Drive for the report of a retail theft sometime between 9 and 10:45 a.m. Nov. 25.Two unknown offenders entered the store on three separate occasions, placed laptops in a shopping cart, walked around the store,removed the packaging, concealed the laptops and exited the store. Five laptops were taken. Loss valued at $3,140.

Officers were called to the 200 block of Jameson Court for the report of a residential burglary that occurred sometime between 10 a.m. and 3:36 p.m. The homeowner discovered a rear window broken out and a microwave, dishwasher and stove removed from the vacant home. Loss valued at $2,750.

Officers responded to a business on the 400 block of W. Crossroads Parkway for the report of a burglary that occurred sometime between Nov. 23 and Nov. 26. Unknown persons entered a locked office and took a Dell laptop and cell phone. A rear door was damaged to gain entry. Loss/damage valued at $1,350.

Officers were called to the 300 block of Whitewater Drive for the report of a residential burglary that occurred sometime between 5:15 and 7 p.m. Nov. 26. The homeowner discovered the front door unlocked, the residence was ransacked and a 46” TV, sound bar, CD player, speakers, Xbox 360, headphones, 32” TV and a desktop computer were taken. Loss valued at $3,500.

Anthony Segura, 24, 590 Miner Drive, was arrested at 2:35 a.m. Nov. 29 and charged with aggravated battery, following a call to the 100 block of E. North Frontage Road. The victim was pushed and thrown to the ground. The victim was transported for their injuries.

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ONGOING 5th Annual “Coat the Kids”. Starting November 10th through December 10th (Coats due back to the Lions by December 12th or sooner) the Bolingbrook Lions and Leos will be collecting kids winter coats (new or very lightly used) to be distributed to local schools, churches and shelters. Please see your local contact to determine how you can help. All questions should be directed to Estela Coite, Marcy Cosgrove or Mick Kozy: ecoite@arrow.com, marcycosgrove@gmail.com or srtcw@aol.com. Daddy-Daughter Ball, a Magical Dinner Date Night. 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 19. It’s your chance to get all dressed up girls! Dads, bring your daughter(s) age three to ten out for a special night of fun! At the ball you will enjoy dinner, drinks, cookies, and dancing the night away! Pre-registration is required and will be taken until Jan.18, 2013; no registration will be taken at the event. Contact Pam Swearingen at (630) 908-0520 or averywillowdesigns@sbcglobal. net for more information or to place an order.

DECEMBER 6 Wine Around the World. At the DuPage Township Levy Center. Presented by the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bolingbrook Arts Council. Sponsored by Binny’s and Southern Wine and Spirits. For ticket and sponsorship information, visit www.bolingbrookchamber.org. Movie-Arthur Christmas at Romeoville. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch library, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville.

Kick off Winter Break by coming to the library to participate in an interactive viewing of the hit movie Arthur Christmas on the library’s big screen. We fly across the sky with Arthur as he tries to save Christmas. During the showing we will have special holiday treats: hot cocoa and Santa’s favorite snack. This event is open to children of all ages, but please note that the movie is rated PG. For more information, call the Children’s Services Desk at 815-886-2030 or e-mail dkoll@ whiteoaklibrary.org Brick Building Club at Romeoville. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch library, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville. Have fun building your own creations with LEGO® bricks supplied by the library. Your finished work will go on display until the next session when we meet again and start all over! Ages 6 and up. Fitness: Nifty @ Fifty. 10 to 11 a.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. This low impact cardio and resistance exercise class will incorporate functional moves so that you can keep your range of motion and reflexes sharper than ever! For adults, ages 50 and older. Be sure to bring a bottle of water. Registration required. For more information, call 630-759-2102. The Winter Wonderettes – Pheasant Run. The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to The Winter Wonderettes at Pheasant Run in St. Charles for all ages on Thurs., Dec. 6 from 11am5:30pm. A holiday musical of the 60’s. Fee includes main floor seats, lunch and transportation. Fees: $84/resident; $94/non-resident. For more information, call the Lockport Township Park District at 815-838-1183, ext. 207 or visit www.lockportpark.org.

DECMEBER 7 Winter Wonderland and Hope for the Holidays. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road. The Romeoville

Calendar Recreation Department and Fat Ricky’s have teamed up,once again, to combine Winter Wonderland and Hope for the Holidays into one spectacular event! All activities will be held inside the Recreation Center. Admission is one nonperishable food item per attendee; all donations will go towards Hope for the Holidays’ care packages. Sponsored by Fat Ricky’s. Held in conjunction with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade of Lights. Activities:Children’s Entertainment, Carolers, Inflatables, Book Fair, Crafts, Picture with Santa (available to the first 300 children) Tree Lighting Ceremony. 6 p.m.at the Recreation Department. Celebrate the tree lighting ceremony with Santa as we light up the night with festive lights on the 30 foot spruce outside the Recreation Department! Tree will be decorated with the handmade ornaments from RomeoFest. Attend the ceremony to look for your ornament! Please dress for the weather! The Tree Lighting Ceremony is held in conjunction with Winter Wonderland and the Parade of Lights. Parade of Lights. Departs at 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Department. Help bring Santa to the Recreation Department for a night of fun! The Parade Route starts at AVM Middle School and ends at Village Hall (Santa will ends at the Recreation Center for tree lighting). Applications will be available to pick up at the Recreation Department beginning Monday, September 24th. If you’re interested in entering the Parade of Lights, contact Chad Ziller (950 Premrose Ct., Romeoville, IL 815671-0706 •cziller@romeoville. org) and return applications by Friday, November 16th by mail or email. All entries will receive a participation ribbon. Entries are limited to local fire/ police departments, not-for-profit organizations, and local sport teams/groups, and businesses. Romeoville Firefighters Local 4237 will provide and serve hot chocolate and cookies immediately following the parade and at the

beginning of the tree lighting ceremony. Held in conjunction with Winter Wonderland and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

DECEMBER 8 Hooks, Needles, and More Craft Club. 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch library, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville. Join us to work on your favorite needlework project, or any craft project, the second Saturday of each month. Bring your needlework or other craft projects, and sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other “crafters.” Register by calling 815-886-2030. Bolingbrook High School Madrigals. 1 to1:30 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. Enjoy the festivities of the season with music from the Bolingbrook High School Madrigals.

DECEMBER 9 Breakfast with Santa. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook. Santa will make an early appearance. To make a reservation and find out pricing information, call 630-771-9400.

DECEMBER 10 Tech Time with Tony. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. Have an e-reader but don’t know how to use it? Want to chuck your Windows laptop out of the nearest window? Join our newest club on the second Monday of the month where we’ll discuss technology issues, get help with your technology problems, and look at coming technologies with Emerging Technologies Librarian Tony Lucarelli. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 630-759-2102.

DECEMBER 11 Santa Calling. During the holiday season, have Santa Clause or Mrs. Clause thrill your child age three to nine with a personal call from the North Pole! Just complete the information form

at the Romeoville Recreation Department’s front desk by December 10th and your child will be able to tell Santa Clause or Mrs. Clause all his/her holiday wishes. All calls will be randomly made between 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Holiday Fitness Tips. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. John Chase from Inspired Journey Fitness will present holiday fitness tips and offer suggestions to help you get in shape and lose weight. Registration required. For more information, call 630-759-2102.

DECEMBER 12 Candy House Creations. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch library, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville.Come to Candy House creations at the library! Kids will get to hear a friendly version of The Bother’s Grimm fairy tale Hansel and Gretel , and then they will be able to make their own real miniature candy houses! Children 3 years of age and older are welcome to attend. Children under 8 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. Please register with the children’s services department for this event, as there will be a limited number of spaces due to program costs.For more information or to register, call the Children’s Services Desk at 815-886-2030 or e-mail dkoll@ whiteoaklibrary.org Horror Book Club. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook. Do you like to read about zombie apocalypses, vampires attacks and other unexplainable horrors? Then we are the book club for you! Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm for some scary talk. Titles can be picked up at the third floor Information Desk. Jan. 9 – “Monster: a Novel of Frankenstein” by Dave Zeltserman; Feb. 13 – “Property of a Lady” by Sarah Rayne; and March 13 – “Bed Bugs” by Ben Winters. For more information, call 630-759-2102.

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in a party game 43 Low on funds 45 Winged peace symbol 47 Director Ang or Spike 48 1994 Streep/ Bacon thriller 52 Sleeve opening 55 Puts in the mail 56 2004 Kevin Spacey tribute (to Bobby Darin) 60 Yankees superstar, familiarly 61 “Old MacDonald” refrain 62 New Zealander 66 Mafia boss 67 Dog’s warning 68 Michener novel, typically 69 Tinkertoy alternative 70 Playable on a VCR 71 Do, re or mi

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H o ro s c o p e s Think for yourself. Don’t change your way of doing things just because other people insist on having their way. An independent spirit but a willingness to compromise leads to success in the week ahead.

C o o p e r a t i o n overcomes roadblocks. People will be pleased by your open and fair manner if you let it shine through in the upcoming week. What is good for one person should benefit everyone involved.

A restless need for a change of pace is in the air this week. You may feel like clowning around or may be forced to deal with apologies. Someone could misunderstand a message.

Consider the future in the week ahead. Your favorite sidekicks could have imaginative ideas and paint a pretty picture of what might be, but you are wise to reserve a final opinion until you see concrete results.

Hold all bets. You might shoot an arrow into the air and have no idea where it will land. A gamble on positive end results could turn out for the best in the week ahead, but only if you are very practical.

Fly by the seat of your pants. Have faith that you can handle circumstances that threaten your security. You can tap into universal wisdom this week and it will help you instinctively follow the right path.

You may be gung-ho about something for all the wrong reasons - but with all the right results this week. Since confidence levels are high, certain key people will seem excited about your ideas and plans.

The foresight to create things that improve your future while in the midst of change leads to success. Enjoy the company of people who offer a whimsical twist and lighten your load this week.

Do a favor for a new friend. You might not be repaid exactly the way you imagine, but something good will emerge from acts of generosity this week. Get the job done by acting on inspiration.

Pick up where you left off. Small interruptions might sidetrack you this week, but it is easy to get back on target quickly. You must fully visualize your financial future before you act on new ideas.

Believe in beneficial changes. There is a kernel of goodness in any event, no matter how worrisome, that you can put to your advantage this week. Get what you want with the least amount of effort.

Your exuberance may be touched off by an accidental meeting or a new contact. You can tackle just about anything this week. Don’t forget that a lack of organization may scatter energies too widely.

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Raiders respond to halftime talk, beat Knights By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Kendall Guyton and the Raiders rallied after halftime to beat Lincoln-Way Central.

Bolingbrook boys basketball coach Rob Brost is not one to raise his voice to his team. So, when he does, they listen. “When coach Brost screams, it is for a reason,” said SMU-bound senior Ben Moore. “When he does have to scream, it picks up our intensity. He wanted us to take better shots because we were playing too selfish.” Brost said it may have been one of his loudest intermission talks. ‘‘I let my guys have it at halftime, probably more than I ever have,” Brost said after the Raiders’ 57-49 win over SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division foe Lincoln-Way Central. “But, I think they deserved it with the way they were playing. The way we played in the first half was not how we play. We were selfish with the ball and to a man we took bad shots in the first half. But in the second half we started sharing the ball. I think we needed a wake-up call that we can get beat at any time if we are not ready to play.” The Raiders (4-1, 1-0 SouthWest Suburban Blue), were down 27-22 at the break, in part because of their poor play and in part because of the Knight’s three-point shooting,

which kept them in the game until the end. Even that, however, Brost said should not have happened. “They had some energy because they hit some shots, but three of those shots were second chances,” Brost said. “That is part of why I lost my cool at the half. We take away those second shots and we are up at halftime, despite how bad we played. Whenever you can go on the road and win, it is better than going on the road and losing. We have to learn time and score better and be unselfish all the time.” Moore, who tallied 17 of his game-high 23 points in the second half, took over in the third, leading a 12-2 run to open the second half. Prentiss Nixon capped off the third quarter with a running three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Bolingbrook a 43-32 lead. Most of the third period was played in a half court spread offense the Raiders had not shown yet this season. “We did a pretty good job of using that in the second half,” Brost said.“It is the first time we have had to use it, because the first three games at Joliet West were blowouts and against West, it was a close game. We wore See BEAT, page 15

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Locals named to All-State volleyball team By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

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Bolingbrook’s Ciara Hill played in the All-State volleyball game last weekend.

Voyager Media was wellrepresented at the third annual Sportstowmnchicago. com Illinois High School Girls Volleyball All-Star Game. Benet’s Sheila Doyle, JCA’s Morgan Reardon and Bolingbrook’s Ciara Hill were all honored Saturday night at Moraine Valley Community College. “t was a big honor to be included among the great players in the state,” Reardon said. “It was exciting to find out I made it, but it was sad that I wouldn’t be able to play. It was still nice to be able to go and watch it.” Reardon is still nursing an injury suffered in warm ups before the state semifinal game against St. Francis. “I wanted to play more than you’ll ever know,” Reardon said. “It was hard to sit there and watch everyone play the sport I love. I couldn’t play, but I wish I could have played more than anything in the world.” Although she couldn’t play, Reardon enjoyed being around the top players in the state, especially West Aurora’s Lauren Carlini, the No. 1 recruit in the nation by prepvolleyball.com. The Angles defeated Carlini and the Blackhawks JCA beat Carliniled West Aurora in the third-place match at Autumnfest. “It was awesome to watch them play. Obviously, everybody already knows everybody on that level because we’ve either seen each other play or played against each other,” Reardon said.“But it was cool to have everyone under the same roof. Obviously, I’m obsessed with Lauren Carlini. Who isn’t? Watching her set is

awesome. She’s amazing.” All the locals enjoyed the game. “It’s really awesome,” Doyle said.“It’s a great experience. The girls are awesome and it’s for a great cause. It’s awesome to be a part of it. Anytime you are one of the people chosen for something like this, it’s a huge thing. It’s cool to see everyone get acknowledged for it.” “It meant a lot,” Hill said. “I was honored. I didn’t expect it either. It was great. It means a lot being the only Bolingbrook girl to play.” The environment of having the state’s top player was a treat for the girls. “It was fun,”Doyle said.“It made for a really competitive game. I was on the same team with Alysia (Banzik) from Naperville Central. I played her all the time. It’s cool to be able to play with her actually. I’m sure that’s how it was on the other team, so that was a cool experience.” “It was great,” Hill said. “I knew some girls from Sports Performance, I knew some from First Alliance. It was great meeting them and seeing other talent.” Doyle finished with 16 digs, while Hill had four kills and thee digs. Reardon was not able to play due to injury. All three girls were on the White team, which lost in five sets. “I did alright,” Hill stated. “They put me on the right side. I wasn’t very comfortable there. But other than that, I thought I did pretty good.” “I think I did good,” Doyle said.“I had fun and I had a lot of energy. It’s cool to be a part of a really good team. We had a great team and we had a great season with our Benet team. All these girls here put just as much work into their season too. It was good that they had one more game to play.” For Hill, it was good to get one more match in her high school career. “It felt great,” Hill said. “I thought I was done at Lockport but then coming here felt good. It was good to end on this kind of note.” Doyle will be continuing her career at the University of North Carolina, while Reardon will be at Loyola University-Chicago. See ALL-STATE, page 15

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New look, new attitude for Raiders By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

The Bolingbrook wrestling program is going through a complete overhaul this season, but new head coach Daniel Bullivant,a former varsity assistant, is looking to make the transition seamless while still adding his style to the program. “We have changed over to a more intense practice format in an attempt to make up for our lack of experience,” Bullivant said. “We have an all new coaching staff from the top down this year and making that large of

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Bolingbrook’s Elijah Bavaro is one of the captains this season.

a transition can be a process, but I believe we are off to a fairly good start.” Gone from last season’s team are state qualifiers Isaac Jensen and Robby Bain (second place at 285 pounds), but the Raiders are not without talent. Seniors David Opare-Addo, Max Crider and Dan Navarro all return along with captains sophomore Elijah Bavaro, senior Milan Patel and senior Luis Sampedro. They are joined by senior Javier Marquez and freshman Josh Alexander, an IESA state See NEW, page 15

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Ex-Raiders excelling at D-I level By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Every year several local studentathletes head to continue their careers at the college level. The top student-athletes play at the Division-I level of the NCAA. Several of Bolingbrook’s finest have recently ended or just started their season at the D-I level.

Courtesy of Southern Illinois University

Ken Boatright was an All-MVC Football player this year for Southern Illinois.

• DeLacy Anderson is a freshman basketball player at George Washington University. • Brothers Ken and David Boatright, both Bolingbrook graduates, are defenders for the Southern Illinois University football team.David,a sophomore safety, posted seven total tackles. Ken, a senior defensive end was named to the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference team this year. Boatright ranked third in the conference with 13.5 tackles for loss and tied for sixth in the conference with 5.5 sacks in 2012. He also added a blocked punt, which he recovered for a touchdown against Northern

Iowa. • Cabriana Capers, a freshman at Auburn University, has played in six of seven basketball games this season and is averaging 1.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. • Chad Cooke is a freshman guard at the College of Charleston and has played in one game, but has yet to score her first collegiate points. • After transferring from Marquette after her freshman season, sophomore Mercedes Griffin has played in all four games for Southern Illinois basketball team and is averaging 2.5 points per game. • Allie Hill, a freshman guard at Texas Pan-American University, has played in six of seven games this season and is averaging 2.0 points per game. • Former Raider Jeff Lindsey started all 11 games on the offensive line for Western Illinois University, helping the Leathernecks gain 2,420 yards of total offense this year. See D-I, page 16

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Rydberg headed to nationals By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

With a third-place showing at the Midwest Sectional Championship last month, Plainfield resident and Valley View School District’s Paige Rydberg is headed to the 2013 National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska in January. The top four girls at the sectional in the intermediate level competition qualified for nationals. Rydberg, 12, was the third best of 36 girls at the intermediate level, representing more than 20 states. “I was kind of nervous going into sectionals,” Rydberg said.“I knew I was competing against

BEAT Continued from page 11 them down and our athleticism

NEW Continued from page 13 champion a year ago. “We lack the experience that many of the other teams in our conference currently have,” Bullivant said. “But, we have a very hardworking group in the room and several kids competing for starting spots.” The wrestlers are buying into the new system. “We are having a great year as a team so far,” Bavaro said. “The intensity is up and the discipline is there. Last year, everyone looked at Bain and Isaac and now it is up to us to be the leaders.We want to have it to where they are looking at the whole team.” Patel knows it is a work in progress.

ALL-STATE Continued from page 12 “I’m very excited,” Doyle said. “It’s a great school and a great program. It’s going to be a good experience there. They have good coaches and are a good team. Academics are a huge part of it. “Their coach is a good guy and I loved going down to camp

people I’ve competed against before, but it was a little nervewrecking. It was more relief when I made it. It was both relief and exciting when I made it to nationals.” Rydberg had a good idea after her performance that she would be headed to nationals. “I kind of knew right away because they announce the scores,” she said. “When the announced my score, I kind of knew where I was.” Now that she is headed to nationals, Rydberg hopes to have another successful performance. There will be a short program and a long program and they will take the total number of the two. “I’ve never been to nationals

before, so it’s going to be interesting,” Rydberg stated. “I’m going to be working on presentation and fix up some things to make sure everything is perfect. I’ll be working on a triple salchow.” “After skaters land their double axel they work on triple jumps, it’s the next level of skating,” Rydberg’s coach, Mary Alice Antensteiner said. “Next year she will be skating as a novice lady. So, we’re preparing for nationals, but at the same time, developing her for next year.” Antensteiner thinks that Rydberg will do well in Omaha.

took over.” Moore feels the half court offense lets Bolingbrook attack the rim the same way as the transition offense. “When we spread the floor,

we feel like, to a man, we can take our guys off the dribble and we just play to attack the basket,” Moore said. Moore suffered a scare in the closing seconds when he

got steal and drove the floor for an exclamation point dunk. He collided with a Lincoln-Way Central player and crashed to the floor. “He undercut me a little bit,”

said Moore, who was fine after the game. Gage Davis chipped in 12 points for the Raiders on four three-pointers.

“It is hard losing Bain and Isaac, our two main guys,” Patel said. “But we are working harder just to close that gap. It’s going good so far this season.” Individually, the captains all feel good about the season as it stands, as well as looking forward. “This is the first time I am big for my weight,” Patel said. “That means a lot with strength, I just have to make sure I don’t have to cut too much.” Sampedro said early in the season, it is not all about winning. “So far, this has been great. I have been stepping up the pace this year,”He said.“You can wrestle kids that you are better than, but you aren’t going to improve from that. “You need to wrestle the kids that are better than you so you can see what you need to work

at and get better and learn from mistakes.” For Bavaro, being a sophomore and a captain, he knows he has to set an example, because he is leading older wrestlers. “I had to mature a lot and I

have to set an example,” he said. “I can’t mess around because if I do, then other guys will. Maybe I am younger, but when I say something, I am just the messenger for Bullivant.” Part of his learning is, like

Sampedro, learning from each match. “I am going to look at flaws and strengths after this tournament,” Bavaro said.“This is about getting better.”

and meeting the girls there.” Meanwhile, Hill is still in the process of deciding what school to go to, but either way she plans to play in college. “I’m still trying to make a decision, but I’m definitely playing in college,” she said. “I will probably make it by the first month of club season. “I don’t want to go to big like the Big 10. I’m not looking there.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Paige Rydberg took third place at the Midwest Sectional Championship in the Intermediate Division last month. Rydberg will now be competing at nationals next month.

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D-I Continued from page 14 • Bolingbrook native Jerry Maddi, a Naperville Central graduate, had two goals and an assist this season as a senior for the Wisconsin men’s soccer team. • Running back Jamel Martin, a redshirt sophomore at Bowling Green, carried the ball 39 times for 205 yards this season. He also caught three passes for 19 yards. • Through five games this season, sophomore Ariel Massengale of Bolingbrook is averaging eight points per game for the University of Tennessee. She also has 16 assists and six steals on the season. • Alex McNulty, a red shirt sophomore from Bolingbrook posted 51 total tackles, three pass break-ups and one fumble recovery for Eastern Illinois University. He is joined at EIU by senior defensive lineman Roosevelt Holiday who had 58 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, one sack and two forced fumbles. • Former Raider Nia Moore, a freshman with the Tennessee Lady Vols, has seen action in three games and is averaging 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. • After helping the Raiders to a state title last year, Antonio Morrison is a freshman linebacker at the University of Florida, the No. 3 team in the nation. He has played in all 12 games for the Gators, has 31 total tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Morrison and the Gators will face Louisville in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 in New Orleans. • Keiera Ray,a freshman at Penn University from Bolingbrook, is averaging 10 points per game

RYDBERG Continued from page 15 “Paige is very consistent as a competitor,” Antensteiner said.

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through the first two games of the season. • Bolingbrook graduate Miranda Tate is a redshirt senior at Eastern Michigan University. She Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules after coming over from South Carolina-Providence. She has averaged 14.4 points per game so far this season. • Bolingbrook graduate Diamond Taylor is a junior on the Southern Illinois University men’s basketball team. • After transferring from Loyola University, Satavia Taylor is a senior guard/forward at Northern Illinois. Taylor made her NIU debut at Chicago State Dec. 11, 2011, scoring 11 points, seven rebounds and posting a season-high three assists. So far this season, she has posted a team-best 11.8 points per game. • Morgan Tuck, a freshman at UCONN has seen action in all five games for the Huskies so far, averaging 10.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the No. 2 team in the nation. • Taylor Tuck, a sophomore forward from Bolingbrook, is averaging 8.2 points per game for the University of Illinois. • Bolingbrook native and Plainfield North graduate Dominique Ware is a defensive back for the Mid-American Champion NIU Huskies. Ware has played in all 13 games and has 29 total tackles, one for loss and three pass break-ups. Ware and the Huskies are the No. 15 ranked team in the BCS standings and will face Florida State in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. • Cha Cha Williams, a freshman at Stetson University, is averaging 5.5 minutes per game, but has yet to score her first collegiate points.

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“That’s one of the reasons why she is here today. I’m expecting her to do what she always does and that is skate a really good, solid program.” For Rydberg, who practices at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in

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Bolingbrook’s Morgan Tuck started her college basketball career at Connecticut.

Woodridge, her hard work has paid off. “I’ve put in a lot of time and a lot of work,” Rydberg said. “There’s been a lot of training. I’m getting excited and I’m ready to do it and be happy

that I made it there and put out a good performance. I want to make the top four and make the podium.” She advanced to sectionals after winning the Upper Great Lakes Regional in October,

where she took first out of more than 60 girls. Rydberg was also victorious in the Illinois Grand Prix in September and the Broadmoor Open in June. staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Benet edges Curie at Notre Dame By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Sunday’s Cyrus McGinnis Jump Ball Showcase, hosted by Notre Dame High School, boasted a handful of ranked area teams and several standout players. One of the day’s more intriguing matchups, however, occurred in Game 3 between the Redwings and Curie. Both clubs took the court ranked among the top 20 teams in the area by Chicago’s metro papers, and feature two of the nation’s top-ranked junior centers, Benet’s Sean O’Mara and Curie’s Cliff Alexander. The matchup of 6-foot-9 big men, each of whom have already received several scholarship offers from major NCAA Division I programs, didn’t disappoint. But after all was said and done, O’Mara (13 points, six rebounds) got the better of Alexander (six points) in their head-to-head meeting, and Benet got the better of Curie, 37-36. O’Mara sank just 3 of 8 attempts from the line in the second half, but his free throw with 12.5 seconds to go after being fouled inside by Curie’s Malik Elebye ended up deciding the game. “I’ve actually only seen him play a couple of times,” said O’Mara, referring to Alexander, who, like O’Mara, has an offer on the table from the University of Illinois. Illini head coach John Groce was in attendance Sunday, along with other college coaches. “This is the first time I’ve got to match up with him. He’s a big, strong physical kid. He’s a really good player.” With 33.6 seconds remaining, Benet’s Collin Pellettieri took a change that enabled Benet to gain possession and led to O’Mara’s game-winning free throw. Curie’s DeMarcus Richardson had a chance to win it, but he missed a short shot, and Alexander couldn’t get a putback attempt to fall. “We had to win the game on the defensive end,” said Benet

BOYS BOWLING 1. Romeoville 2. Plainfield Central 3. Minooka 4. Lockport 5. Bolingbrook 6. Plainfield North 7. Joliet West

GIRLS BOWLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Joliet West 4. Plainfield East 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield Central 7. Downers South

BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Benet 2. Maine South 3. Niles West 4. Notre Dame 5. Joliet West 6. Bolingbrook 7. Downers South

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Sean O’Mara was game MVP and scored 13 points in Benet’s 37-36 win over Curie.

coach Gene Heidkamp.“We took the charge. Then they missed a tough shot and they have one of the best inside players in the country trying to tip it in. We earned that victory with our defensive stops.” The Redwings trailed 36-31 with 2:18 to go, but a three from Eddie Eshoo (13 points) and two O’Mara free throws knotted the game at 36-36. Benet also overcame a sevenpoint deficit (27-20) late in the third quarter. Pat McInerney’s jumper just before the buzzer kick-started a 7-0 Benet run that enabled the Redwings to tie it 27-27 early in the fourth. “I’m really proud of our guys for just sticking with a great team,” McInerney said. “It’s a

good experience because come conference time and state tournament time, we’re going to be facing teams like this if we want to be where we want to be, and that’s going downstate.” Benet hosted York in a nonconference tilt Nov. 27 and handed the Dukes—also a ranked team—their first loss of the season, 49-44. O’Mara and McInerney each tallied 14 points for the Redwings, who led throughout the game but had to hold off York in the fourth quarter. Pellettieri helped the Redwings by hitting four free throws down the stretch. Last Friday, O’Mara poured in 30 points to lead the Redwings past Ridgewood, 70-54. McInerney added 12.

All told, Heidkamp likes how his team is faring, particularly when taking into account that both O’Mara and Jack Euritt were delayed joining the squad because they were starters on Benet’s Class 7A state semifinal football team. “We didn’t get Sean or Jack back until that first game,” Heidkamp said. “And Jack didn’t play until our fourth game. So we’ve been playing a little shorthanded. We haven’t had a lot of practice together. We put that into perspective with a lack of a preseason with some of our guys and I think that shows the character of these kids. So you beat two ranked teams in a week, it’s a good week.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. Plainfield East 4. Romeoville 5. Benet 6. JCA 7. Minooka

WRESTLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Notre Dame 4. Plainfield Central 5. Downers North 6. Joliet West 7. Downers South Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

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Travel

The allure of Cordoba’s past Tucked into a bend of its river, the Andalusian town of Cordoba has a glorious Moorish past. While its old wall evokes the history of a long-ago empire, its elegant cityscape and convivial squares show a modern pride. Typical of southern Spain, it’s a people-friendly place filled with energy and color. Cordoba’s centerpiece is its massive former mosque or, in Spanish, Mezquita (for pronunciation ease, think female mosquito). Magical in its grandeur, this huge building dominates the higgledypiggledy old town that surrounds it. At its zenith, in the 10th century, the mosque was the center of Western Islam and a cultural hub that rivaled Baghdad and Constantinople. A wonder of the medieval world, the mosque is remarkably wellpreserved, giving visitors a chance to appreciate Islamic Cordoba and the glory days of Muslim rule. Grand gates lead to an outdoor courtyard sheltered by orange trees. Long ago, worshippers washed here before prayer, as directed by Muslim law. Entering the mosque, you step into a fantastic forest of delicate columns and graceful arches that seems to recede into infinity, as if reflecting the immensity and complexity of God’s creation. Inside, it’s easy to picture Cordoba as the center of a thriving and sophisticated

c u l t u r e . During the Dark Ages, when much of Europe was barbaric and illiterate, Cordoba was a haven of enlightened thought famous for a remarkable spirit of religious tolerance, artistic expression, and dedication to philosophy and the sciences. Jews, Christians, and Muslims had figured out how to live together more or less harmoniously. Everyone spoke the same language, cooked the same dishes, wore the same type of clothes, and shared the same public baths. It was one culture, with three religious traditions. But in 1236, when Christians conquered the city, everything changed. According to legend, one morning Muslims said their last prayers in the great mosque, and that afternoon the Christians set up a portable altar to celebrate their first Mass. Later, as if planting a cross into the mosque’s religious heart, they build an imposing cathedral in the middle of the Mezquita. Towering overhead, the cathedral’s bell tower encloses what had been a minaret. In its juxtaposition of traditions, the Mezquita uniquely embodies the interplay of Spain’s Christian and Muslim

Photo Courtesy of Cameron Hewitt

Although Cordoba’s Mezquita is a vast space, its low ceilings and dense columns created an intimate place of worship.

cultures. Cordoba has a fortress (Alcazar), a 14th-century synagogue, a Roman bridge, and the Museum of Al-Andalus Life (unabashedly pro-Muslim), but most tourists leave the city having seen only the Mezquita and the trinket shops and cute medieval quarter that surround it. But Cordoba is much more than its historical self. A short walk beyond the tourist zone takes you to a zigzag of residential lanes, whitewashed and narrow. People really live

here. There are no tacky shops, and just about the only tourist is ... you. Go on a scavenger hunt for patios. For a respite from the hot, dry climate, locals retreat to open-air patios to cool off. These mostly hidden spaces are usually tucked behind ornate ironwork gates. As you wander, peek into any open patio door to catch a glimpse of a flowery retreat (homeowners are proud to show off their patios). Flowers are front and center in Cordoba each May, when the city celebrates a series of festival events. First comes the Battle of the Flowers parade, with women tossing flowers from blossom-covered floats to eager crowds. Next, for the Festival of the Crosses, neighborhoods proudly make and display 10-foot crosses festooned with flowers. Residents gather for months beforehand to prepare their crosses in secret; in an earlier era, the work parties were an excuse for young singles to meet. Perhaps the most emblematic Cordoba event, however, is the Patio Competition, when residents open their gardens to the public in an intense contest to select the city’s most attractive patio. If you have a penchant for patios, visit Palacio de Viana

(a.k.a. the Patio Museum) to stroll its 12 connecting patios, each with a different theme. Cordoba is an easy day trip (it’s a short train ride from Sevilla) - but if you really want to know the place, spend the night. Like everywhere in southern Spain, evening is prime time. Throughout the spring festival season, locals pack the squares in communitywide celebrations. During the Festival of the Crosses, each neighborhood association sets up a bar next to its flowered cross to serve drinks and tapas (the local specialty is salmorejo, a creamy version of gazpacho). Mellow guitar notes and seductive flamenco beats fill the air. Experiencing the traditional culture of Cordoba - celebrated by and for its locals - trumps any packaged tourist show. With its beautiful courtyards, lively traditions, and infectious atmosphere, Cordoba rewards those who aren’t in a hurry.

(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.)

Business & Real Estate

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First impressions are the best guide Q. I’ve been a manager for many years. I usually notice funny habits in employees who are going to be problems right away. Is it true that you can trust your first impressions? Is there a way to sort out your snap judgments from your flash of intuition about people? A. Yes, it is true that you can trust your first impressions. Overriding these first gut instincts is something we usually regret after we end up with problems. Unfortunately, it is only in the clear vision of our rear view mirror that we understand why we had a negative first impression of someone. Once problems start piling up around someone you work with, you will look backwards and easily identify the early warning signs. The question I’m often asked about intuition is how my clients can use their first impression before they end up

with a degree from the school of hard knocks. What I recommend is you start by pretending that you are your very own Psychic Friends’ Network. Before you throw out your first impression, ask yourself what you think is wrong with this person. Once you know the answer, review all the video tape you already have. Consider tone of voice, word choice, nonverbal communication and behaviors that struck you as odd. Now ask yourself what, if you are right about this person, is your worst-case scenario. Notice that I’m asking you to pretend you are not just making up nonsense. Investigators of violence will often report that people who ended up as victims later report that something just didn’t seem right to them. What

if these people had simply trusted their first impressions? In the workplace, we are less likely to be a victim of violence but more likely to be a victim of an employee or coworker who creates chaos, drama and more work for us. If you pay better attention to your first snapshot of someone, you might avoid a lot of misery later. For instance, if you are trying to hire someone, are they late, distracted or not feeling well? Do you decide this is just a temporary problem? The truth is this employee is showing you a small sample of who they usually are. Are you paying attention? Instead, you might be hiring a freelance consultant for an important project. Perhaps on the surface they look great, but you have this feeling in the pit of your stomach that you can’t trust them. How much data do you want to get in the form of bad experiences before you just don’t hire them?

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 478 Meadowlark Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single Family Home). On the 19th day of December, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: Everbank Plaintiff V. Robert A. Renzas II; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 11 CH 5354 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

When social psychologists study first impressions, they find that even people who are good liars give themselves away with tiny facial muscles that are impossible to control. Your first impression of a person is made up of hundreds of pieces of information he or she gives off, including these facial muscle movements. Most of us can’t rewind our mental video tape, slow it down and pore over the facial expressions that are behind our first impression. We simply walk away worried, unsettled or confused. If we fail to slow down and listen to our first impression, we give away a critical source of information we gathered immediately about the other person. The workplace cliche that you never get a second chance to make a first impression is completely correct. You also never get a second chance to pay attention to a first impression. Next time your warning bells

Q. Everyone in my workplace seems unpredictable these days. Is there anything when it comes to people that I can count on? A. Yes, people will always have an important personal agenda. If you can help them get it, the workplace will be your oyster! (Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

Case No. 09 CH 1899 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 230,701.03 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact:

Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-33553

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax)

Published 11/22, 11/29, 12/6

The last word(s)

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 349 THISTLE DRIVE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (DARK BROWN HOUSE WITH WOOD SIDING AND AND ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE). On the 19th day of December, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. LEON E. SMITH JR AND LEON E. SMITH SR Defendant.

For Information Please Contact:

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

go off, listen and let your first impression be your guide.

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be forced to deal with apologies. Someone could misunderstand a message.

paint a pretty picture of what might be, but you are wise to reserve a final opinion until you see concrete results.

The foresight to create things that improve your future while in the midst of change leads to success. Enjoy the company of people who offer a whimsical twist and lighten your load this week.

Do a favor for a new friend. You might not be repaid exactly the way you imagine, but something good will emerge from acts of generosity this week. Get the job done by acting on inspiration.

Believe in beneficial changes. There is a kernel of goodness in any event, no matter how worrisome, that you can put to your advantage this week. Get what you want with the least amount of effort.

Your exuberance may be touched off by an accidental meeting or a new contact. You can tackle just about anything this week. Don’t forget that a lack of organization may scatter energies too widely.

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THE BUGLE DECEMBER 6, 2012 LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

BOLINGBROOK

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Everbank Plaintiff,

vs.

LEON E. SMITH JR AND LEON E. SMITH SR Defendant. No. 09 CH 1899

Robert A. Renzas II; et. al. Defendant. No. 11 CH 5354

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 24th day of July, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 19th day of December, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 33, IN BLOCK C, IN DRAFKE FARM, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 17, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 30, 1975, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R7509970, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 349 THISTLE DRIVE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: DARK BROWN HOUSE WITH WOOD SIDING AND AND ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE P.I.N.: 02-17-304-008

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 18th day of July, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 19th day of December, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 210 IN BLOOMFIELD VILLAGE P.U.D. UNIT THREE, BEING SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 15, 1996, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R96-73189, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 478 Meadowlark Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 02-15-310-017

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 230,701.03 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 11/22, 11/29, 12/6

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-33553 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 11/22, 11/29, 12/6

News

Local meat cutters carve out their niche By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

In what judges call a true art, six local meat cutters took time out from their jobs at Texas Roadhouse to carve out a shot at $20,000 and a trip to Maui. The stage, in this case, was the ice rink at Romeoville’s Canlan Ice Sports, the perfect, chilled venue to give competitors a chance to partake in the first round of the National Meat Cutting Challenge, sponsored annually by Texas Roadhouse. Jonathan Sanchez of Joliet, Gene Provenzano of Rockford, Tim Hunter of East Peoria, Joel Davis of Bradley, Jose Esquivel of Naperville and Dana Falconer of Tinley Park all took to the ice Nov. 29 for the challenge. During the meat-cutting competition, meat cutters put their skills to test during a timed “cut-off.” Each individual received 50 pounds of beef consisting of two top-butts, one tenderloin and one ribeye loin. Cutters were judged on quality, yield and speed, and the winner is determined by the meat cutter who yields the most steaks, with the highest quality cut in the least amount of time. It is that high-quality cut steak that makes Texas Roadhouse unique and makes its employees stand out, said Jason Mennie, Product Coach Director, noting that many other restaurants do not have a meat cutter on staff. “It sets us apart,” said Mennie. “And for these guys, this is an art—and it’s becoming a lost trade. We value these employees, and we want them to know, that’s why we do these competitions.” At Texas Roadhouse, each meat cutter is responsible for hand cutting every steak served at their local restaurant. In an average year, the cutter cuts about $1 million worth of meat and spends seven to eight hours per

Laura Katauskas/Bugle Staff

Jonathan Sanchez of the Joliet Texas Roadhouse competes for his second attempt at the title.

day cutting meat in a 35-degree walk-in cooler. “Out of the six competitors here today, I can look at a steak and know that Jon cut it—he’s that good, and the art of meat cutting is that unique,” said Rachael Ogden of the Joliet Texas Roadhouse. “We are very proud of him.” Mennie explains that the National Meat Cutting Challenge

is part of the Meat Hero program, which aims to recognize the daily efforts of Texas Roadhouse meat cutters. The winner will advance to the semi-finals in January to compete for the opportunity to participate in the 2013 national competition in Maui. The winner of the national competition receives a grand prize of $20,000 and is crowned Meat Cutter of the Year.

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