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JANUARY 2, 2013

Vol. 5 No. 18

SAFETY IN SCHOOLS Newtown tragedy raises questions over local school security procedures

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The tragedy in Connecticut shocked the nation, and its ramifications are surfacing in school districts across the country. School officials locally are reviewing their security procedures and doing their best to assure parents their children will be safe with them. “Parents entrust us with the care and well-being of their children in our schools,” the Rev. John Belmonte, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Joliet Diocese in a statement. “It is a responsibility we take very seriously. Great care is taken at every school to ensure the safety of every

student,” said Belmonte. The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools ensures safety practices in place will continue and be reviewed. With 22,000 students in 48 elementary and seven high schools in DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall and Will counties, the diocese controls limited access to buildings: School doors are locked at all times; entry for visitors is designated through a main entrance and continuously monitored; and regular lock downs and safety drill protocols are practiced. Diocesan officials say the safety protocols they have in place every See SCHOOL SAFETY, page 8

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Shorewood Kiwanis delivers toys to pediatric patients at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center The Kiwanis Club of Shorewood has donated 40 teddy bears to young patients at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. Several club members stopped by the Medical Center this week to visit with children and families in the Pediatric Unit. They personally delivered the bears to their new owners and wished the children a happy holiday. The club has also committed to regularly delivering additional bears to the unit in the future. “A small, simple gesture like a stuffed animal goes a long way towards making our patients feel welcomed and loved, especially children who are spending their holiday away from home,” said Toni Lee, RN, patient care manager, Pediatric Unit. In accordance with the Kiwanis mission, the Shorewood Kiwanis Club seeks to directly benefit local children and families and has made a special commitment to support the pediatric program at Provena Saint Joseph in Joliet. The volunteer group of eleven members hosted it’s first-ever “Glitz and Glitter Casino Night” last April, which featured gaming tables and auctions. The highly successful

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Faith Ann Vargas, President of the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood (left), visits with Caleb Collins, a young patient in the Pediatric Unit at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center.

event raised $15,000 to benefit the Pediatric program at Provena Saint Joseph. The second annual Casino Night is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 176 West. “We are so pleased to have an ongoing partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood to support our pediatric program,” said Beth Hughes, President and CEO, Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. “Our pediatric specialty services continue to expand each year. In 2012, we were fortunate to welcome

four talented new Pediatric hospitalists who provide our young patients with universitylevel care while keeping the children close to home.” Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center is home to the only Children’s Emergency Department in Will County. It not only provides a childfriendly atmosphere, but also is furnished with the specialized smaller equipment needed for pediatric patients.

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New Year means new Illinois laws On the books for the New Year are 150 new laws for Illinois residents, many to help keep children and the elder safer.They include:

Caylee’s Law Responds to the nationally covered case surrounding the death of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, whose mother, Casey, failed to report her daughter missing and then lied about circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and death. Increases penalties for failure to report the disappearance or death of a child 13 years or younger within 24 hours (one hour if younger than two years). Expands the obstruction of justice definition to parents, guardians or caretakers of a child younger than 13 who provide false information to law enforcement or other authorities investigating the child’s disappearance or death. Includes Department of Healthcare and Family Services/

Department of Human Services/ Department of Children and Family Services social workers, case workers and investigators in the offense of threatening a public official, if the threat was specific to the individual.

Cell Phone Ban Extends the ban on cell phone use when driving in construction or maintenance zones to all projects, not just those with a reduced speed limit.

Child Luring Increases the victim’s age in the child luring statute from younger than 16 to younger than 17. Also, if the victim was traveling to or from school, it allows for felony 2 prosecution when the victim is 17 or younger. This was prompted by a DuPage County case in which a 17-yearold student was on her way to school and was being followed by a sex offender in a van. The van was stopped by the police but they could only charge

him with disorderly conduct because the current child luring statute applies to minors 16 and younger.

Child Sex Offender Changes the definition of “child sex offender,” as it relates to residency and location restrictions, to include certain sex offenses where the victim was younger than 18 at the time of the offense. Adds Du Page “bikeway” and “trail” to the definition of “public park” and eliminates a redundant statutory cross reference. Also includes a provision that allows persons to have their records cleared of a reckless driving conviction once they reach age 25, if they have had no other reckless driving or DUI charges or arrests.

Child Support Payments Provides the court with additional methods to pursue child support from a parent

who is found guilty of contempt for failure to comply with an order to pay child support, and who conducts a business or is self-employed. Self-employed individuals cannot have their wages garnished. Requiring these individuals to provide monthly financial statements, provide detailed written accounts about job-search efforts,and/or report to the Department of Employment Security for job search services, may help individuals obtain the employment they need to provide support or provide incentive for these individuals to pay their support.

Driver Education Sets the stage for new standards for driver education in Illinois. Opponents raised concerns the legislation would lead to new restrictions on private instruction schools. Elderly Exploitation: Seeks to make it easier to prosecute cases involving financial exploitation of an elderly person or a person with

a disability. Allows prosecutors to freeze assets of the defendant for purposes of restitution for the victim. Adds criminal intimidation to the definition of intimidation. Includes a paid or unpaid caregiver for the elderly person or person with a disability to the definition of a person who stands in a position of trust and confidence.

Facebook/Social Media Privacy Prohibits employers from requesting or requiring any current or prospective employee to provide any account information,including passwords, in order to gain access to the employee’s social networking website.

FOID Cards Makes a number of changes to state FOID laws. Clarifies the law to ensure people who have been See NEW LAWS, page 4

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NEW LAWS

prescription pain killers faced only a maximum penalty of two to five years in prison.

or methamphetamine to complete a program, instead of going to prison.

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Home Loans

Sex Predators

convicted of a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” are not issued FOID cards. Restricts issuance of FOID cards for non-Illinois residents. Outlines protocol for new, eligible residents who possess firearms to obtain a FOID card. Enhances mental health reporting by courts to ISP. Addresses Amish religious concern regarding photographs. Provides more accountability for seized/ confiscated/revoked cards being returned to ISP. Amends provisions regarding judicial review of ISP Director’s decision to deny a request for relief from a person who has been denied a FOID Card.

Creates new definitions and rules for High Risk Home Loans which mainly comply with existing federal law. Creates new definitions and rules for Tax Refund Anticipation Loans and Tax Refund Anticipation Checks.

Provides that any person who is convicted of luring a minor is considered a sexual predator. Currently, persons must be convicted twice before being declared a sexual predator.

‘Oxy’ Dealers Provides for increased penalties for dealing in certain prescription pain killers containing hydrocodone, dihydrocodeinone, dihydrocodeine or oxycodone. Proposed by the Cook County State’s Attorney in response to a case in which a Skokie pharmacist charged with diverting about 70,000 pills of

Scrap Metal Theft Addresses the growing problem of metal theft by strengthening record-keeping requirements to make it more difficult to sell stolen metal, requiring greater proof that the seller owns the scrap metal and by providing tougher criminal penalties for selling or buying stolen scrap metal. Records of transactions must be retained for three years instead of two years.

Non-Violent Offenders Creates a voluntary 12-month diversion program to allow persons charged with certain felony offenses such as burglary, felony theft, felony retail theft, forgery, or possession of a stolen vehicle, cannabis,controlled substances

Telephone Billing Ban Prohibits a third-party vendor from billing a consumer for goods or services that will appear as a charge on a consumer’s telephone bill. Called “phone cramming,” this is a growing problem where people are solicited for free trials, coupons or prizes, but never told they’re purchasing a service and then they are later billed.

Underage Drinking Parent Penalties Cracks down on parents or guardians who permit underage drinking on property they own. Makes it a crime to allow underage drinking not only at a parent’s or guardian’s home, but also on property under their control, including a barn, cabin, boathouse, etc

Local Practice Welcomes New Dentist for Dentures Avid Dental, PC is pleased to welcome Carlos Sallis, DDS, general dentist, to the practice. Sallis joins the practice with more than 30 years experience in general dentistry with a special focus in treating geriatric patients with removable dental prosthetics (dentures). He is experienced in all facets of general dentistry and enjoys building relationships with his patients of all ages. He looks forward to providing quality dental care in a warm and friendly environment at Avid Dental, PC. At Avid Dental, Sallis will be working directly with dental lab technicians who create and repair dentures or partials. Other dentists often send out to dental labs to have dentures or

partials created which may take weeks. But at Avid Dental, it is possible to shorten the delivery time by creating the dentures at their in-house lab. During consultations, Sallis will often bring in one of the dental lab technicians to inspect a denture or partial, together they can provide the best recommendation to create the custom fit for patients. The dental office is located at 115 Republic Ave. in Joliet, near Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Avid Dental offers convenient office hours and accepts most insurance plans. To schedule a dental check-up or a denture consultation at Avid Dental, call 815-600-8446 or visit www.BankFriendlyDentures. com.

Ballot Set for Council Race Three challengers will go up against three incumbents for three open Joliet city councilman at-large seats in the April 9, 2013 election. Incumbents filing were Don Fisher, who was appointed to

fill Tom Giarrante’s seat when the latter was elected mayor, Mike Turk and Jan Quillman are also incumbents. Newcomers filing were Jim McFarland, John P. Gnutek and David Piekosz.

Calendar ONGOING Bingo at St. Mary Nativity Catholic School. Every Friday at 7 p.m. in the school gym. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Pull tabs go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and cards at 6 p.m. First game starts at 7 p.m.All are most welcome to come and play. “Hooks & Needles” Needlecraft Club. Second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lockport Branch Library, Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th Street. Bring your needlework or other craft projects to work on, and sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other “crafters.” Refreshments will be offered! Please register with the Adult Services Desk. To register, or for further information on this program, please contact the Lockport Branch Library at 815838-0755, or check our website at http://www.whiteoaklibrary. org. Serenity on SundayAl-Anon/ Adult Child of Alcoholics Women’s Group. Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 25050 W. Eames Street, Channahon. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. There are no fees or dues. Each group is self-supporting with voluntary contributions. As a mutual helping group, there is no other affiliation. Feel free to visit www.niafg.org for more information or to leave a message on the Al-Anon line at 815-7739623. Rockdale Lions Club Weekly Bingo. On Mondays door will open at 4 p.m., the early bird game will start at 6 p.m. and regular games start at 7 p.m. So come on out to our club at 48 Meadow Ave. in Rockdale, IL for an evening of bingo and fun. Contact our club at 815-729-3201 or Lion Steve at 815-791-8282 or Lion Wayne at 708-341-4433. Joliet Lupus Support Group Meeting. 6:15 - 8 p.m. at the Provena Physical Rehab & Sports Injury Center, 2132 Jefferson St. (in Marycrest Plaza),Joliet.Anyone with lupus or a family member or friend with lupus is welcome to join this group. Meeting dates for 2012 are on the 4th Wednesdays of odd months: 7/25, 9/26, and 11/28. Contact Tari at (815) 3512544 or e-mail: tlapurdue82@ gmail.com. Go www.lupus.org for more information on lupus.

WomenHeart Support Group. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. in the PSJMC Conference Room A at 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. WomenHeart of Joliet is here for you to provide the support, education and friendships that you need to live well with heart disease. WomenHeart will offer information and support that you may not find with your friends and loved ones. We can share fears, thoughts, and concerns in a relaxed and caring environment. For more information or agenda please call Michele at (815) 7034142. Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport. This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611.

Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family Group. Sundays at 1:302:30 p.m. at Joliet Alano Club (back entrance), 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. This on-going support group with no fees or dues is for all families and friends of problem drinkers, especially those who are affected today by growing up in an alcoholic home. For more information contact Al-Anon/Alateen 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information Strive 4 Hope. Second and fourth Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Joliet Moose Lodge #300, 25 Springfield Ave., Joliet. This is a support group, which welcomes all cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.

Call Sharon at 815-349-5458 or Carrie at 815-730-0134 for more information. Breast cancer support group. 7-8:30 p.m. at Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, 2614 West Jefferson St., Joliet.The Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information call Pattie at 815-436-7640. Diabetes Support Group. 7 p.m. at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Support Group for adults with diabetes, support person welcome. Different topics will be discussed each month. Share your experiences and learn as you work towards achieving control over your diabetes. Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Call 815-725-7133 ext. 3224 for more info. Pool Classes for Arthritis. Every Tuesday and Thursday in the Willow Falls Recreation Center, 1691 Willow Circle Dr., Crest Hill. Morning and evening classes are available. For details and registration call Valerie Brockman at 815-773-6229. Young Widows Support Group. Meets once a month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome. For more information please contact Amanda at widowswearstilettos chicagosw@yahoo.com. Joliet Jewish Congregation. Joliet Jewish Congregation Shabbat (Sabbath) Services are Friday evening at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. at 250 North Midland Ave., Joliet. Joliet

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2013 Jewish Congregation Religious Sunday School: 10:00am. For more information, visit www. jolietjewishcongregation.com or call 815-741-4600. Led by Rabbi Charles Rubovits.

JANUARY 7 Toddler Time. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Black Road Branch Library, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. (18 months - 3 years) 9:30,10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and simple crafts. Caregivers must attend with child. No registration is required. If you have any questions call 815-740-2662.

JANUARY 8 Spanish Storytime. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St. (3 5 years) Stories and crafts for preschools and their families - you can even bring the older siblings. This storytime is presented completely in Spanish. No registration is required. If you have questions call 815- 7402662.

JANUARY 9 Toddler Time. 9:45, 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. at the Black Road Branch Library, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. (18 months - 3 years) 9:30,10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and simple crafts.

Caregivers must attend with child. No registration is required. If you have any questions call 815-740-2662. Snap Circuits. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Black Road Branch Library, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. (Grades 3-6) Work with your friends to build a radio, burglar alarm, microphone, or other gadgets. Registration is required. For more information, call 815-740-2660 or visit www. jolietlibrary.org.

JANUARY 10 Curious Little Monkeys Play Group. 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St. (Birth -36 months) This parent-child play experience combines elements of our traditional Lapsit with an additional 1/2 hour of themerelated free play experiences. No registration is required. If you have any questions call 815-7402662. Toddler Time. 9:45 a.m. at the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St. (18 months - 3 years) Stories, songs, and simple crafts. Caregivers must attend with child. No registration is required. If you have any questions call 815-740-2662.

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet 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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Joliet Person(s) unknown broke into a residence on Dec. 18 in the 800 block of Richards and stole an I phone, a watch, and a PlayStation II.

Joseph S. Shepherd, 25, 210 Frank Ave., Joliet, was charged Dec. 18 at the Will County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson St., with fraud after he was observed using a strapon device in order to defraud a court ordered drug test.

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Claudia Hernandez, 36, 122 Pleasant, Joliet, was cited Dec. 18 on Interstate 80 and S. Larkin for no valid driver’s license, muffler violation and no plate light.

Victor G. Ramirez, 18, 604 Oakview Ave., Joliet, was cited Dec. 18 on Fourth and Gardner for no valid driver’s license and failure to yield from stop sign.

Mitchell Colon, 23, 2803 Dungannon Road, Coeburn, V.A., was cited Dec. 19 on E. Benton and Herkimer for no valid registration and improper use of registration.

Lenox, was arrested Dec. 19 on Lancaster and E. Washington for DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and too fast for conditions. Thompson Smith, 10 Tierra 23, 1200 Rock Run Drive, Crest Hill, was cited Dec. 19 on S. Briggs and E. Washington for speeding, driving while license revoked, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Dec. 19, person(s) 11 On unknown threw a piece of concrete causing damage to a bird bath in the 900 block of Magnolia Drive. Dec. 19, person(s) 12 On unknown poured an unknown liquid into the gas line of a vehicle in the 2400 block of Flower.

Dec. 20, person(s) 13 On unknown stole a 1998 Freighliner semi truck in the 1900 block of Patterson Road.

Kenderick Syrone-Martell Williams, 27, 411 N. Hebbard, Joliet, was arrested Dec. 20 on John and N. Prairie for possession of a controlled substance and was held on an

Francheska Fogle, 23, 930 Summit Creek Drive, Shorewood, was charged Dec. 19 on E. Benton and Herkimer with illegal transportation of alcohol. Timothy Garland, 23, 345 Wintree Lane, New

Person(s) unknown cut a hole in a fence Dec. 18 in order to gain entry into the back yard of a residence in the 2200 block of E. Washington and stole a go-cart.

Brian A. Sherrod, 38, 742 Woodruff Ave., Joliet, was cited Dec. 18 on Sugar Creek and Sugar Valley Road for no valid registration and driving while license suspended.

FTA warrant. Serena Brownfield, age 23, of 1469 Pioneer Road in Crest Hill was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

was cited Dec. 22 on N. Hickory and W. Jefferson for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended, and speeding.

On Dec. 20, employee stated that a female/ black and male/black subjects entered the Shell Gas, 17100 W. Laraway Road, and while the female made conversation with the employee, the male subject stole six cartons of Doral cigarettes.

De Anna Rose Allen, 35, 212 Madison, Joliet, was arrested Dec. 23 on W. Jefferson and S. Larkin for illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of cannabis under 30 grams, and possession of drug equipment. Justin E. Smith, age 32, of 2362 White Birch Lane in Joliet was cited for changing lanes/no signaling and illegal transportation of alcohol.

On Dec. 21, person(s) unknown entered a work van in the 24000 block of W. Lawson Drive and stole several hand and electric tools.

Hipolito Marin-Hernandez, 42, 226 Kraker, Joliet, was cited Dec. 21 on E. Cass and Scribner for no valid driver’s license and improper turn at intersection.

Ricardo Delafuente, 41, 512 Chase Ave., Joliet, was arrested Dec. 23 on Hague and Maple Road for motor vehicle theft, no registration, and driving while license revoked.

On Dec. 23, person(s) unknown kicked the door in to a residence in the 100 block of Luana Road. Nothing was taken from inside.

On Dec. 24, deputies were called about 6:45 p.m. regarding a residential burglary in progress in the 100 block of Davison. Upon arrival the victim stated that the perpetrators fled

Joshua Haas, 20, 2708 Boddington Lane, Naperville, was arrested Dec. 22 on Third and S. Briggs for DUI, disobeying a traffic control light and improper lane usage. Krystal Howe, 21, 425 N. Broadway, Joliet,

the scene after she entered her home and heard someone drop something in a back room. She immediately left the residence and went to a neighbors where she called police. She observed two male subjects jump her fence and run towards Washington St. Jewelry was missing.

Lockport Clairebell Casas, 19, 247 E. Cass, Joliet, was cited Dec. 18 on S. State and E. Woods Drive for no rear license plate and no valid driver’s license.

Armando Gonzalez Guzman, 19, 7 Fernwood, Bolingbrook, was cited Dec. 19 on W. 17th and S. State for improper lighting, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid driver’s license.

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Schools

JTHS to host Tech Showcase JTHS parents, staff, and community members are invited to a special open house which will showcase the JTHS 1:1 Technology initiative from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the JTHS Administrative Center, located at 300 Caterpillar Drive in Joliet. During the showcase teachers and students will demonstrate the successful uses of technology for learning, utilizing various tools such as JT Learn and LanSchool, a classroom management software. In addition, technology vendors will be present to highlight the newest computing devices currently

available on the market. Members of the 1:1 Steering Committee are currently in the process of selecting the computing device/laptop that will be distributed to incoming freshmen next year. Vendors will provide the committee an opportunity to gain handson knowledge of the latest technology. The 1:1 Steering Committee is comprised of parents, students, community members and JTHS staff members. The showcase will conclude with a special raffle drawing for a ByteSpeed NL2 Netbook Tablet. Those who attend the showcase will be automatically entered to win.

SCHOOL SAFETY Continued from page 1 day include: •Limited access to buildings. School doors are locked at all times. Entry for visitors is designated through a main entrance and continuously monitored; •Procedures requiring visitors to check-in at the main office; •Regularly scheduled safety planning. Each school conducts regular safety meetings with faculty member teams; •Teaching and practicing of safety drills and protocols. Some examples include fire, lock-in, lock-down, bus evacuation, and tornado drills. All of these are designed to protect students and minimize harm to students; •Teaching students proactive and non-violent problemsolving skills; •Opening facilities to law enforcement and fire officials for training exercises; •Working closely with local law enforcement, fire and safety experts in fire, crime prevention, inspection and enforcement activities.

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1 Gung-ho response 7 Delay 10 Evans of country 14 Buff 15 Farm female 16 Left 17 Village with very little gardening equipment? 19 The NCAA’s Runnin’ Rebels 20 Lab, for one 21 Reject 22 Sends 24 Jacket label letters 26 Get off the shoulder, say 27 Entrance purchases for a conditioning program? 35 Actor Milo 36 Pool game call 37 Tiny beef 38 Fly on a line 39 Gives credit where credit is due 40 On the safer side 41 Rational

ending? 42 “__ it Art?”: Kipling 43 1955 UN joiner 44 What Ruth forgot to bring to pool night? 47 MorganFreeman won its 2011 Life Achievement Award: Abbr. 48 Morning talker 49 Fly over the equator? 52 Pleased cry 53 Droid, e.g. 56 Slip through the cracks? 57 Like calls between drudges? 61 Run well 62 Unsound 63 Like Napoleon 64 Relaxing locales 65 The Hartford logo 66 Failures (and in another way, a hint to 17-, 27-, 44- and 57-Across)

1 Tune carrier 2 One-track 3 Couturier Cassini 4 Med. research agency 5 Bar opening? 6 Pistons’ place 7 Last non-priest to be named pope 8 “Isn’t that cute?” 9 It involves mapping 10 Gripe 11 Reunion attendee 12 Stir up 13 Off-rd. rides 18 Worker with light metal 23 Bonkers 24 Slush Puppie maker 25 Radical ‘70s group 27 __ acid: vitamin B9 28 Amigo on the road 29 Crowd starter? 30 “Socrate” composer 31 Nice compliment 32 Zhou __ 33 Happy Meals toy, e.g.

34 Writer of short letters 39 Honey 40 NYPD notices 42 Ones who’ve got your back, in Internet shorthand 43 Future George W. Bush Presidential Library site 45 “Hondo” et al. 46 Dutch brewery 49 A-one 50 Food in a memorable “Seinfeld” episode 51 Pound of verse 52 White partner 53 “__ Eterno”: 2004 sports documentary 54 Active sort 55 Addenda 58 Lascivious leader? 59 Big name in kitchenware 60 Tecs

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H o ro s c o p e s Share guilty pleasures with friends. You can forgive yourself for lapses in diet when surrounded by piles of good things to eat and drink in the week to come. Make merry while holiday spirit reigns supreme.

Recent unbridled spending may have put a dent in your wallet, but you are having so much fun you don’t care. Home, family and pursuing personal pleasures might take up all your time in the week ahead.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. In the coming week, you can listen to your heart as well as what other people say. You could find ways to help someone live up to a New Year’s resolution.

Make the rest of your life the best of your life. With the New Year just around the corner, it is time to make a powerful resolution. Your focus is on close personal relationships as the week unfolds.

Fan the flames. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Getting ahead in career, work or business is your primary passion, even when your schedule in the week ahead is filled with fun-filled holiday frolics.

A new toy may have created a monster. Your passion for a plaything or hobby could take up every waking moment in the upcoming week. Learning new techniques may entail unsurpassed self-discipline.

Short and sweet. In the week to come, you might make some New Year’s resolutions, but know that you need to temper them with common sense. You can succeed by aiming for achievable goals.

Let go and grow. There is a difference between giving up and knowing when you have had enough. In the week to come, make a New Year’s resolution that supports your need to let go of bad habits.

Charity starts at home. In the week ahead, your optimism and easygoing nature draw others closer. You are in your element when surrounded by family and can horse around without criticism.

Stick to competitions involving table games. No matter how ambitious you are, the only way you can build a monopoly in the week ahead is with play money. Gamble with matches, not money.

Play nice. The latest amusements, games and pleasures may be fascinating, but it isn’t necessary to be overly competitive in the week ahead. Indulging in a secret fantasy could prove disappointing.

The same old routines won’t cut the mustard. Having unique experiences is forecast this week, so turn off the TV and try out some of the new toys under the tree. Make plans to visit friends.

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INSIDE: Steelmen fall in consolation title game at McDipper,

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Dunnigan dazzles as West goes 1-2 at Pontiac By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Many people arrived at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament a few hours earlier than Simeon and national superstar Jabari Parker took the floor to watch Chicago Curie and one the state, and nation’s, next superstars in 6-foot, 9-inch junior Cliff Alexander. Those fans that got there early were treated to a couple thunderous dunks, but anyone who was late didn’t even know Alexander was on the floor, although the Condors held on for the 62-54 win over West. No matter what time the fans arrived, however, they were all treated to the Morris Dunnigan experience in the third quarter. After taking nearly all of two seasons to fully get his explosiveness back after a knee injury sidelined him early in his sophomore campaign, the 6-6 senior officially put his name back on the tongues of the basketball faithful after a 15-point outburst in the quarter that erased a 34-20 halftime deficit. “There was no real rah-rah speech at half time, we just said let’s play Joliet West basketball and Morris kind of put the team on his back,” said Joliet West coach Luke Yaklich. Dunnigan ended his thirdquarter barrage with a thunderous coast-to-coast dunk over Alexander that tied the game at 41-41 and had people talking well after the game. “Really I wasn’t even thinking of dunking on him,” Dunnigan said. “I thought he was going to block it but I saw he didn’t even jump so I dunked it and the crowd went crazy because he is a real big boy.” Dunnigan said he had never had a string like he had in the third quarter ever in his life.

“No, never,” he said.“Never like that.” Yaklich was not surprised by his star’s performance. “Morris is a special player,” Yaklich said. “I didn’t know when or if I would ever say this, but Morris Dunnigan is the best player I have ever coached. Between his sophomore year and his senior year, he has developed a mental toughness second to none. He is a fierce competitor. He wants to play well, but he wants our team to play well. He is a joy to coach.” Ryan Modiest, who had nailed a three-pointer to ignite the third quarter run, hit a pair of free throws to give the Tigers (8-3) a 43-41 lead. West did a good job of taking Alexander (18 points) out of the game, allowing him only eight points in the second half, most in transition. “We had two men down on Clifford, one in front and one behind him and that kind of slowed him down,” Dunnigan said. “We felt we wanted to play our style in the first half,” said Yaklich. “And our style is to play good man-to-man defense, but our double teams didn’t get there fast enough.” It was sophomore Joseph Stamps scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter to lead Curie to the win. “He killed us in the fourth quarter,” Yaklich said of Stamps. “He had nine points in two minutes and we didn’t know it then, but that was the nail in the coffin.” Dunnigan paced all scorers with 25 points, while Modiest added 12 points and Carl Terrel 10. Dunnigan tallied 28 in the fifth-place semifinal, but it wasn’t enough as West was eliminated from the tournament

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Morris Dunnigan averaged more than 21 points per game at Pontic.

with a 79-78 overtime loss to Bloomington. Terel had 15, while Tim Smith added 10.

In the tournament opener, Modiest paced the Tigers with 15 points. Dunnigan and Terrel had 12

each in the 67-47 win over Niles West. See PONTIAC, page 13

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Steelmen take step at McDipper By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

If the McDipper Holiday basketball Tournament is a measuring stick for the Joliet Central boys basketball team,then the coaches and players should be pleased with the progression. What has stayed the same is that in all of the past three seasons, the Steelmen have lost in the first round and have been ushered into the consolation bracket. It is how they have responded that has changed. Two years ago, Central was eliminated with back-to-back losses, while last season they won their first consolation game, but were done after a bracket semifinal loss to Bolingbrook. While the Raider got the best of Central again this season, it was again one round further, as they fell 80-64 in the consolation championship game. Jalen Heath and Jonah Coble continued their assault on the scoreboard, as Heath tallied 22 points and Coble put in 21. For the tournament, Coble averaged 21.25 points per game, while Heath was right behind him with a 19.75 avearage. The Steelmen opened the tournament with 75-65 loss to Rich East when both Coble and Heath tallied 25 points. Joliet Central then ran off a pair of wins, defeating Rich Central 46-55 and beating Chicago Leo 71-58. See STEP, page 13

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Jonah Coble averaged 21.75 points per game at the McDipper.

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

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

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

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

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

“The first game was a tough one, we had chances, but we just knew we had to come out hard and get wins,” Heath said. “This is a good tournament with a lot of good teams and you have to come out ready to play, no matter who you have.” In the Leo game, Coble tallied 21 points, while Heath had 20. The only game where neither member of the tandem scored 20 was over Rich East, when Coble paced the way with 18 and Heath had 12. Coble said the Steelmen learned early in the tournament how to control themselves in the face of adversity. “We have to keep our composure,” he said. “In the first game we got down and we panicked. We just have to play our game.” What Corcoran did not want to see happen is a letdown after missing out on the goal of playing

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LOCKPORT The Porters were also in the Pontiac Holiday Tournament. They fell in the opening round to West Aurora 69-22.

in the championship bracket. “Our big thing coming into this year was to get on the championship side and we didn’t get there. We played well in spurts (in the opener),” Corcoran said. “We had to have the kids then buy into getting ready for the next game. It is time for us to make that next step. We have been in a position where we have won some decent sized games before and with our conference and who we play, we have to take the next step as a program. We have won a game at the Dipper before, but it is time we won more than one. The door is open for us to turn the corner.” Learning from adversity could be the theme for Central this season. Four starters, including Coble and Heath, were benched for the first half against Lincoln-Way Central in early December, and since then Central has played with a new fire. “Dealing with problems, you want them to go away by making examples of kids for missing practice or whatever the Grover Anderson led the scoring with six for the Porters. Lockport was eliminated with a 46-40 loss to Waukegan in the first game of the consolation bracket. John Campbell paced the Porters with 20 points, while David Robinson added 12. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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discipline problem is,” Corcoran said. “These kids have to grow from this and hopefully they learn.” The players know they never want to let the team down again. “We learned a lesson and now we got over that we know we can’t things happen again,” Coble said. “Those kind of things can

show how tough we are because we are able to bounce back.” Corcoran has this team believing they can win some big games like Central teams in the past. “Joliet Central has a rich tradition,” Corcoran said. “And now for these guys, it is their turn.”

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JCA doubles wins in 90 minutes By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Ryan Peter scored 27 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a win over Urban Prep Bronzeville.

The Joliet Catholic Academy boys basketball team entered the third round game of the Romeoville Holiday Tournament with a 2-13 overall record and on a two-game tournament losing streak. That turned around in less than ninety minutes Saturday morning as the Hillmen picked up a pair of wins. Their tournament opponent, Chicago Prespectives, did not show up for the tournament, giving JCA a win and advancing them in the tournament’s small school consolation bracket. In order to have a game to play, tournament directors offered both JCA and Urban Prep Bronzeville, a loser in the early game from the large school bracket, and both teams accepted. Joliet Catholic also won that game 86-55,doubling their season win total in one morning. Coach Joe Gura was pleased the Hillmen wanted to play and not just take the win and go home. “That made me feel good,”Gura said.“It was a weird morning and I didn’t know how the kids would react and they reacted well.They have played good basketball all year, but a lot of times against good opponents, we just got beat down and frustrated.” Frustrated or not in the past, the players, to a guy, wanted to play. “We were warming up and they told us the other team didn’t show up and that was a letdown,” said JCA senior Ryan Peter. “But they told us we could probably play and that was pretty cool. So, we got the win, we got to play a game and won that too. So we had won two games in two months and we won two games in one day. It was a legit game that felt like it meant something. They played, we played. We have to get better any opportunity we can and we did.” Peter was especially glad JCA was able to play the game after he paced the Hillmen with 27 points, 17 rebounds and five assists. Peter shot 11-of-13 from the floor, earning his doubledouble in the first half with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Joliet Catholic had four other See JCA, page 16

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Central plans to learn from invite By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Joliet Central came into the Oswego East Holiday Classic looking to repeat its run from last year, where it won the consolation championship. Things didn’t go as well this year as the Steelmen had to settle for a 1-3 mark after a 4337 loss to Lemont Saturday, Dec. 29 in the final round. “Overall we didn’t play well at this tournament,” Central coach Brian Reed said. “We had one win and last year we had three wins.The problem was we had a two-week layoff and we weren’t sharp because you can’t simulate that kind of speed in practice. So, we came out kind of flat. It’s a learning experience. Like I told them, we have to get ready for the second half of the season. We’re about to play West next week, so we have to get ready for that game.” They had several chances in the last two minutes of the game, trailing 40-37. But four straight turnovers negated five straight missed free throws from the Indians. “We had a few turnovers,” Reed said. “The girls did their best. It’s just a part of being a young team. We had a couple of sophomores out there. It happens. Lemont is a good, wellcoached team.” Central was able to cut the lead to three after a pair of baskets by Juatece McNear and Monkeja Baker within 15 seconds of each other led to a Lemont timeout with 1:58 left. While they weren’t able to win the game, it was an accomplishment to have an opportunity to win after leading scorer Bernasia Fox went down with a knee injury late in the first quarter. “I’m proud of them,” Reed said. “But like I told them, we only played two-and-a-half quarters. We didn’t play all four quarters. We have to come out with intensity and not be lackadaisical. Once we learn how to play with intensity for all four quarters, we will be fine.” The injury to Fox appeared to be serious at first, but she warmed up at halftime and was able to walk off the court after the game, although she never reentered. “She is ok,” Reed stated. “I just didn’t want to take any chances.

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Myresha Peten paced Central with 12 points against Lemont.

She has a chance to play at the next level and I don’t want to see anybody have a careerending injury or anything like that. So, she is doing fine. She’s walking and icing it right now.” Sophomore Myresha Peten led the way with 12 points, while Chavon Banks added 11 (13 rebounds). Fox was named to the All-Tournament Team. Despite struggling at the tournament, there was a big positive for the Steelmen.

“Today we started working together as a team,” Reed said. “Our injured players are seeing how we are playing and they are getting hungry. So that is definitely a positive out of here.” Fox scored 20 points and Banks added 10 in a 53-39 win over West Chicago. Fox had 16 and Banks scored 10 in a 53-46 loss to East Aurora. staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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BOYS Points per game Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Marcus Fair, Plainfield North David McCoy, Niles West Ryan Peter, JCA Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Joe Younan, Niles West David Robinson, Lockport

18.4 16.1 16.0 15.3 14.7 14.1 13.8 12.5 11.8 11.4 11.2

JCA Continued from page 14 players in double digits, as Jimmy Elias scored 13 points, Harold Davis had 12 and Keegan Tyrell added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Shakar Washington added five

Kendal Interial, Plainfield North Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook Frank Dounis, Maine South Jimmy Moon, Romeoville John Solari, Maine South Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Carl Terrell, Joliet West Brandon McCullum, Joliet West Danny Quinn, Maine South Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Duante Stephens, Notre Dame Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Corey Evak, Plainfield North

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assists for the Hillmen. It wasn’t getting the wins that made Gura happy, it was playing good against Bronzeville. “That made my whole day, a win is a win and the forfeit makes the record look a little better at the end of the year, but I just care how we play. Today, I found out we have made progress. When

Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Romeo Magliore, Niles West Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North

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Rebounds per game Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Eddie Serrano, Notre Dame Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Ryan Peter, JCA David McCoy, Niles West Andre Hardy, Joliet West Josh Smith, Plainfield East Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North

10.0 9.2 9.0 7.8 7.6 7.3 6.6 6.5 6.0

you start with defense and make good decisions in transition and people are sharing the ball, this is what happens.” he said. “I am happy. It is funny to hear a coach at 4-13 be happy, but what is happening at Catholic High hasn’t happened here in many, many years and everybody knows it.

John Solari, Maine South David Robinson, Lockport Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Kevin Fervil, Plainfield East Armani Bonilla, Romeoville Keith Craig, JCA Kendal Interial, Plainfield North Corey Evak, Plainfield North Kiefer Ketelhut, Plainfield North Brandon McCullum, Joliet West

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Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Ryan Peter, JCA Frank Dounis, Maine South Curtis Harringron, Plainﬁeld Central David McCoy, Niles West Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Kendal Interial, Plainﬁeld North C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook Ryan Peter, JCA

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Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook John Campbell, Lockport

Assists Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Marcus Fair, Plainﬁeld North

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“Our sophomores have 12 wins and the freshmen have eight or nine and that is a lot of young kids coming along. Every so often, we get glimpses of how we are coming along (on varsity) and this was a good, powerful look at what the future is going to be.” One of the leaders of the progression unfortunately will not be around when the Hillmen hit their stride. “I have been on varsity for three years so I feel that I know

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that speed of the game,” said Peter. “This program will be good in the future. The talent will take them, I just want to be able to help with the little things.” What he does is not lost on his coach. “Here is the true sacrifice,” Gura said. “He is the captain. He takes the responsibility of being the mother hen to the young kids. I can’t remember a better captain that I’ve had.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Bengals hold tight against Montini By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Last year Plainfield East finished its season with a 25-point loss to Benet in a regional final. Friday, Dec. 28 the Bengals (131) finally lost their next game, falling 58-51 to three-time Class 3A state champ Montini at the Montini Christmas Tournament. The progress from last year though isn’t just shown in their win-loss record, it was shown in the level of competitiveness between their two losses. “We have a lot of resolve this year,” East coach Missy Mitidiero said.“Right now we’re playing to win and in previous years they were playing not to lose. They have a different mindset this year and that is to fight. We couldn’t ask for anything different.Yea, we wanted to win, but we played a great game.” “We got some new players and we’re strong,” East senior guard Nina Maggio said.“We play as a team. This gives us a lot of momentum.There’s a lot of good teams in this tournament.” While East allowed Benet to run away from them in that game last year, it wouldn’t allow for that to happen again. The Bengals overcame an early 10-2 deficit to take a 13-10 lead, only to see foul trouble drop them behind 30-20 at the half. That lead grew to 44-30 in the third quarter before East made its run. They scored the final nine points of the quarter to cut the deficit to five, despite Nikia Edom picking up her fourth personal foul. Just 40 seconds into the fourth quarter Faith Suggs picked up her fourth foul after getting the Bengals to within two on a three-pointer. Two minutes later the lead was built to seven, 49-42, as Gabby Williams picked up her fourth foul. “We love to foul, that’s been our big thing,” Mitidiero stated. “We have to stop that and stop some of the turnovers here and there, but our kids are doing a good job.” Despite all the adversity, the Bengals wouldn’t quit, cutting

the lead to three at 52-49 and again at 54-51 with two minutes left. They had several chances to cut the lead to one or tie the score, but couldn’t convert. “Until the game is over, we never give up,” Mitidero said. “That’s what makes me so proud to coach these guys.They are that team that can come back. Right now we are hopefully moving up in everything we are doing.” Maggio led the way with 16 points, Williams scored 11, seven in the fourth quarter, while Edom and Suggs scored 10 points apiece. “Nina has been huge for us,” Mitidiero said. “The other teams don’t look for her to score. Now they have to guard Nikia, Faith, Nina and Gabby, they can’t leave anyone open. Gabby fought back real hard and played with a lot of energy and emotion.” East opened the tournament with a 65-52 win over Oak ParkRiver Forest as Suggs tallied 18 points, Maggio had 14, Williams 13 and Edom 12. Edom had 20, Williams 13 and Suggs 11 in a 5453 win over Romeoville. “It was a huge win,” Mitiderio said of the comeback victory over Romeoville. “It stinks that we have to play them now three times in our season, but at the same time, they are a great team and are well-coached. They are our rivals right now, so it was nice to get an early win off them.” The Bengals have a lot to take away from the tournament, known as one of the toughest in the state. “We were fired up,” Maggio said. “We came out strong. They were playing a 2-3 zone, so all we had to do was shoot. We showed a lot of heart. Whenever we’re down all we have to do is fight and keep coming back.” “I wanted to be in this tournament because it really prepares us for what we see outside of our regular season play,” Mitidiero said. “That’s what we need. We don’t have enough of that. It’s a great opportunity to play some of these teams. There are some great teams here.This is our checkpoint.” staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Gabby Williams scored 13 points in Plainfield East’s 58-51 loss to Class 3A champion Montini.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees Jonah Coble, Joliet C. Avg. 21.25 ppg at McDipper

Last Week’s Results Carly Corrigan Plainfield North

Morris Dunnigan, Joliet W. Avg. 21 ppg at Pontiac

Nikia Edom Plainfield E.

Angelica Osusky Romeoville

John Solari, Maine So. 21 pts. in win vs. Hillcrest Aaron Jordan, Plainfield E. 24 of team’s 35 pts vs. Pekin Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

Nicole Ekhomu JCA

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Travel

Languedoc: France’s Hidden Corner Sunny, out-of-the-way Languedoc is an intoxicating part of the world. Stretching from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees in southwest France, it shares a balmy climate, winter wind, grapevines, and the sea with Provence, its better-known neighbor. But to me, Languedoc somehow feels more real. I first came here as a teenager, when I visited Languedoc’s spectacular fortified town, Carcassonne. Sitting on the ramparts, I wrote in my journal: “Before me lies Carcassonne, the perfect medieval city. Like a fish that everyone thought was extinct, somehow Europe’s greatest Romanesque fortress city has survived the centuries. I was supposed to be gone yesterday, but here I sit imprisoned by choice - curled in a cranny on top of the wall.” Anyone can feel like a kid on a rampart in this ultimate walled city, but it’s easier to savor its fairytale towers, turrets, and cobblestones if you don’t have to swim against the midday mobs. Salespeople stand guard at the doors of their souvenir shops,creating a cheesy gauntlet

of tacky temptations. But in the early morning, the evening, or off-season, a quieter C a rc a s s o n n e is an evocative playground for any medievalist. The massive walls enfolding the old town are nearly two miles around, with 52 towers, each topped with a “witch hat” turret. For good measure, an outer rampart was added about 1300. While the double walls seem mighty enough, moats strengthened the city’s defenses. Moats weren’t actually filled with water and alligators - they were just a dangerous noman’s-land designed to expose attackers. The only way to beat a place like Carcassonne was a starve-’em-out siege. (Charlemagne tried it, but gave up.) During Carcassonne’s golden age - the 1100s - troubadours sang ballads of ideal love, chivalry was in vogue, and a pragmatic spirit of tolerance ruled.The area became a center of the Cathars - a heretical Christian group. They opposed the over-the-top materialism of the Church, which put them on a collision course with the pope. But as France consolidated its central power, it clamped down on feisty groups like the Cathars, even in this remote corner of the country. The king and the pope joined forces to launch the brutal 13th-century Albigensian Crusades. The Cathars retreated to isolated

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Carcassonne’s double walls, turrets, and towers are best explored early or late, when the tide of tourists has turned.

strongholds in the hills, but in the end were ruthlessly wiped out.Today the ruggedly beautiful land around Carcassonne is dotted with their haunting castle ruins - the closest are those at Lastours and Minerve (accessible only by car and with a good map). Scrambling around remote ruins and meditating on medievalism always whets my appetite. In Languedoc, I go for stick-to-your-ribs cassoulet. This regional specialty is an old Roman concoction of goose, duck, pork, sausage, and white beans. Be warned: “Going local” here can get you tripe (cow

intestines) or foie de veau (calf liver). Whatever you order, wash it down with one of the region’s well-made wines. In these parts, the Cathars were also called Albigensians named after the nearby town of Albi. This enjoyable river town of sienna-toned bricks and halftimbered buildings has two world-class sights: a towering cathedral and the ToulouseLautrec Museum. Albi’s big and bold St. Cecile cathedral is hard to miss - it’s the biggest cathedral of brick in the world. It looks less like a church and more like a fortress. In fact, it was a central feature of the town’s defensive walls. Built during the height of the Cathar heresy, this place oozes power - get on board, or get run over. Next to the church, the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum contains the world’s largest collection of artworks by the famous hometown boy. Born in Albi in 1864, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was crippled from youth (probably due to a genetic disorder). His father, once an engaged parent, lost interest in his deformed son. Henry moved to the fringes of society, where he gained an affinity for other people who

didn’t quite fit in. Henri later moved to Paris and made his mark painting the city’s underclass. His candid portraits - of winos, prostitutes, and cabaret dancers - are uniquely colorful and graphic. His advertising posters for Paris’ theaters and dance halls were his bread and butter and today are some of his most recognizable works. Toulouse-Lautrec died at 37, unmourned and unappreciated by the art establishment. Luckily the mayor of Albi had the good sense to accept his artwork when his heirs offered it to the city. Languedoc’s hard-fought past and independent spirit are evident everywhere - in its landmark fortified city, ruined castles, hearty cuisine, and go-it-alone art. Venture to southwest France to discover this distinctly local culture.

(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.)

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Interpersonal Edge advice from 2012 As loyal readers know, at the end of each year I summarize the advice I gave over the year into one practical wisdom-packed column. Thank you for sharing your struggles, insights and victories! So, dear readers, here you go, and Happy Interpersonal Edge Holidays! -Be intentional about what you want. Before you enter a communication, consider the specific outcome you want. If you want there to be coffee when you get to the break room, don’t make vague, negative statements such as, “Stop being thoughtless,” or “Don’t use the last of the coffee.” Instead, try,“When I arrive at 8 a.m., I’d like coffee in the pot.” -If you can’t figure out what you want in your career, use your “magic wand” to imagine what your job and workplace would be like if you could simply make it so. Watch the YouTube video of what happens next. The more

concretely you know what you want, the better your chances of getting it. -Skip the blame preamble before you ask for what you want. People don’t help people who blame them period! As satisfying as it is to get an apology, most people won’t cough up remorse for not doing what you want. You get to pick between chasing an admission of guilt or going straight for results. -Stop waiting for people at work to do the right thing because you asked. Instead, always, always communicate an optional unpleasant consequence with a request. Consider this approach: “There are two choices on this report: If I get it by 8 a.m., you get to present your ideas to the board. If I get it later, your ideas won’t be

part of the proposal.” -Accept narcissism as a workplace reality. People do what they do because they believe it is in their best interests. Many find this both unacceptable and annoying. Nevertheless, objecting to reality will never change it, and it may inconvenience you. Instead, appeal to the underlying interests of others to get what you want. -Look for opportunities to leave people in a better position than the one in which you found them. Everyone responds to others who have an authentic desire to benefit them. If you try to manipulate people with no genuine interest in their well-being, you will get nothing. If you try to manipulate people with the same techniques but actually want to help them, the world is your oyster! -Irrationality rules the workplace. We may pretend we are doing things for rational reasons, but the truth is that the heart, not the head, is where the power resides

Helping the correct way Dear Dave, I’m trying to help my son and daughterin-law by encoura g ing them to get out of debt and live on a budget. It hasn’t been a problem to give them money when they’ve asked in the past, but I’m afraid they’re still in a mess. How can I make sure I’m doing the right thing? Margaret Dear Margaret, The first thing you need to do is sit down and have a serious, loving talk with them. If they’ve asked for money before, and it has become something of a trend, you have a right to know more about their circumstances. In addition, they need to understand that opening up and being honest about their situation and behavior is a requirement for them to receive more of your help. I know you guys love each other, but be prepared for them to get defensive. Lots of times people are embarrassed to talk about their mistakes, no matter

how nicely you approach things. They may decide not to answer any questions and that it’s none of your business. That’s fine, too. Just make sure they understand Mom won’t open her checkbook unless they open up about their finances. This isn’t about you being nosy or controlling. It’s about making sure you’re not giving a drunk a drink and further enabling any misbehavior. Then, if they’re willing to talk, and as a result, you feel they truly need help, make sure any money you give them is a gift, not a loan. I know it hurts to see them go through rough times, Margaret. But if they’re acting irresponsibly with money, they need to suffer the consequences of their actions. That, along with your love and advice, can help them turn the corner and win with money! —Dave

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* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership.The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey. com.

Dear Dave, I have one bill left from an emergency room visit earlier this year, and I’m trying to settle with a collections agency.They’re willing to accept half of the $930 owed, but they want me to pay online

Dear Allison, If they’re willing to lower the bill by half, then you need to get that in writing. If you don’t have it in writing, you don’t have a deal. And whatever you do, don’t give them any form of electronic access to your money. I’ve seen too many collectors lie to people about “agreements,” then go in and raid their accounts. Just tell them to send you, by email or regular letter, a statement saying that $465 will be accepted as payment in full for the debt. Also, tell them you’ll turn around the day you receive this letter and send them a cashier’s check for that amount. Until then, they can go jump in the lake! —Dave

in your workplace. -Get to know the last great frontier: your own heart. The only way to unlock the mystery of other people is to get to know yourself profoundly and thoroughly. If you understand your own heart, the motivations of others will be easy for you to understand. -If you’re having a really bad day, do everything you’ve been avoiding. Since it is hard to fall off the floor, start to use your bad days to become bold. How much worse can it get, eh?

(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.)

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2013