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SHUT DOWN Quinn’s decision to close IYC-Joliet dismays local ofﬁcials By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

It’s official. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn finalized a decision Tuesday to close the Illinois Youth Center in Joliet and six additional adult and juvenile corrections facilities throughout the state. An internal memo released Tuesday evening confirmed that IYC-Joliet, IYC-Murphysboro, Tamms Correctional Center, Dwight Correctional Center, Southern Illinois ATC, Decatur ATC and Westside ATC would close later this year. With the exception of IYC-Joliet, which would close Oct. 31, the remaining six facilities have a closure date of Aug. 31. Kelly Kraft, director of communications for the governor’s office, said that the

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“I’m very disappointed... The governor is

thumbing his nose at the General Assembly.” State Rep. Larry Wash Jr.

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State Sen. Pat McGuire offers testimony during an April hearing on the future of Illinois Youth Center in Joliet.

decision to close the Joliet facility is based on fiscal concerns and declining numbers of juvenile detainees. “The governor’s decision to close several facilities was made

after careful consideration and extensive deliberation with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice,” Kraft said. “The Department of Juvenile Justice

has a declining population of youth which means the state no longer needs eight state detention facilities.” DJJ has also cited desire to change the culture of juvenile detention to one of rehabilitation as another reason for closing the Joliet facility. However, local legislators, including recently appointed Rep. Larry Walsh Jr. and Sen. Pat McGuire, feel IYC-Joliet is necessary. Both Walsh and McGuire have voiced their opposition in recent months to the governor’s

plan to close the Joliet facility, and both were shocked by the news. “I’m very disappointed,” Walsh said. “We worked very hard and long hours to make sure we had a balanced budget to make sure we could fund all the facilities that were slated for closure in the state of Illinois. The governor is thumbing his nose at the General Assembly.” Walsh said that the House worked to pass a balanced budget that set aside enough See IYC-JOLIET, page 2

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IYC-JOLIET Continued from page 1 funding for all state facilities. The House budget appropriated $19.68 million for IYC-Joliet, which would have been enough to keep it open and fully funded through the 2012 fiscal year. McGuire was just as surprised by the news, but said he hopes that the governor’s decision isn’t final. Quinn has yet to visit IYC-Joliet since he proposed closing it in his February budget address, and McGuire’s next step is to invite him down to tour the facility. “I hope the governor will come to Joliet to visit IYC-Joliet and learn of the effective programs that are there,” McGuire said. “There are services there, which if utilized can help turn these

kids away from a life of crime.” McGuire warned that the facility serves an important role for the juvenile offenders it houses. Rehabilitation services, the amount of security it provides and its close proximity to Cook County are all reasons why McGuire thinks the facility should remain open. Kendall Marlowe, spokesperson for DJJ, said that the number of youths in juvenile detention centers has declined. Because of fewer juvenile inmates, budgetary issues and a desire to change the approach towards youth rehabilitation, the state has proposed shifting the emphasis to communitybased treatment and closing state facilities. “The Joliet facility does not lend itself to the rehabilitative model of juvenile justice,” Marlowe said.“Prisons for children do not

News keep communities safe.” However, McGuire said that the type of offenders in IYCJoliet require a maximumsecurity environment. “I understand that the Department of Juvenile Justice has fewer youths in its care than in previous years,” McGuire said. “I understand the importance of community-based treatment for some youths, but we’re talking about maximum-security youth. I doubt if community-based care and ankle bracelets are appropriate for them.” Walsh shared McGuire’s opinion that if juveniles were transferred out of IYC-Joliet, they would require a facility that was able to house violent offenders. He said that the cost of retrofitting these new facilities and additional transportation costs would nullify any savings that came from closing IYC-

Joliet. “The simple fact is that closing IYC is not going to save money,” Walsh said. “It doesn’t make sense to put capitol into upgrading other facilities when we have one here.” IYC-Joliet is currently the only maximum-security facility for juveniles in the state. State’s Attorney James Glasgow and other Will County officials have also spoken out against closing IYC-Joliet and the cost of retrofitting new facilities. Charles Pelkie, spokesperson for the States Attorney’s Office, said that those costs would dwarf those associated with

keeping IYC-Joliet open. “The remedial costs of closing that facility will dwarf the savings,” Pelkie said. “The state’s attorney position is that it needs to remain open.” Pelkie said that Glasgow and other Will County officials plan on drafting a letter to the governor before the October closure date. So far specific relocation plans for IYC-Joliet’s population have not been drafted, but Marlowe said there is more than enough capacity in the state’s other six facilities. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

Preserving Our Past Historic Preservation Commission celebrates 20 years on the job By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Over the next several weeks, the Bugle will shed insight into the Will County Historic Preservation Commission. Preserving Out Past will journey to a handful of registered Will County historic landmarks, take a closer look into the historic survey process, and introduce readers to members of the commission and the work they do. Most average people cringe at the very mention of historic preservation. Bad memories of boring teachers, preaching the lessons of the past, are usually what this seemingly quixotic term brings to mind. However, for nine Will County residents, historic preservation

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The Ogren-Reed House is located in Plainfield Township.

isn’t an idealistic goal or an unwanted burden.Their mission is a labor of love, and the Will County Historic Preservation Commission is where they call home.

“It’s just people that love history,” Will County Executive Communications Director Anastasia Tuskey said. “They See HPC, page 5

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Joliet man sentenced to 45 years for fatally shooting father of two A Joliet man today was sentenced to 45 years in prison after being convicted of firstdegree murder for shooting a father who was walking with his two young children outside a Joliet store in 2008. Daniel Huizar, 22, faced 45 years to life in prison for the murder of Alfredo Lopez, who was walking to a store in the 300 block of East Cass Avenue with his two boys when he was gunned down on April 16, 2008. Circuit Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak sentenced Huizar on Friday.

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Daniel Huizar

Huizar was convicted in March 2011 of three counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated discharge

of a firearm. Alfredo Lopez and his two children were in the vicinity of a gang fight between the Latin Kings and the Vice Lords. After the fight concluded, Huizar, who is not an admitted gang member but whose friends were involved in the gang fight, fired three rounds in the direction of his friends’ rivals. One of the bullets struck Lopez and killed him. Seven other individuals were charged in connection with the incident. They pleaded guilty to felony charges of aggravated

Joliet police conduct seatbelt safety zones and impaired driving enforcement As part of the Joliet Police Department’s Project B.E.S.S.T. (Seatbelts, Education, Speeding, Stop Signs, and Texting) initiative and in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, members of the Joliet Police Department will participate in a statewide effort to reduce impaired driving over the Fourth

of July holiday. Special enforcement efforts will include several roadside safety checkpoints at various locations throughout the city, seatbelt enforcement zones, and citywide traffic enforcement saturation patrols. Officers assigned to these details will be checking for impaired

drivers, occupant/child restraint violations and other violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code. This enforcement campaign is possible through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation and will help to increase enforcement efforts during and after the Fourth of July holiday.

intimidation or intimidation in connection with the gang fight and received sentences of between 10 and 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. State’s Attorney James Glasgow thanked his prosecutors, assistant state’s attorneys Daniel Walsh, Michael Fitzgerald and James Long for their hard work and dedication in securing Huizar’s conviction. He also credited the Joliet Police Department for its thorough and aggressive investigation.

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HPC Continued from page 3 want to do what they can to preserve it.” Since 1992, the HPC has committed itself to uncovering and preserving Will County’s historic landmarks. In those 20 years the HPC has seen a number of history enthusiasts fill the ranks of the ninemember commission. Two of those members Virginia Ferry and Michael Lambert, have been with the HPC since its inception. “Michael Lambert, who was the founder of the commission, contacted me because I was interested in historic preservation,” Ferry said. Prior to coming to the HPC, Ferry was the cofounder of the Joliet Area Historical Society. She brought that passion with her to the HPC, and this commitment to the preservation of history propelled her to become the HPC’s chairman in 1999, a position she still holds.

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The Wheatland Presbyterian Church and Cemetery is located in Wheatland Township.

“It was a long process,” Ferry said.“It started with just figuring out a way to preserve some of these landmarks. One thing led to another and here we are today.” Of Course, not all of the HPCs current members have been there since the early days. Like the county it represents, the HPC’s landscape has changed over the years. This fact has made the HPC’s mission more important now than ever

before. Tangled up in the growth of its sprawling neighbor to the east, Chicago has in many ways pushed the tremendous development Will County has seen in the recent years. As residents of Chicago move west, new housing developments and chain stores have come with them. Covering 850 square miles, Will County is one of the largest counties in the state. Although

the HPC only catalogs structures in unincorporated Will County, this is not a small area. Approximately 66 percent of Will County is unincorporated. Currently the HPC is engaged in a massive survey that is attempting to make sure the history of this area isn’t lost with increasing commercial development. The current Rural Historic Structures Survey Project began in 1999, and its mission is to improve upon an earlier survey that began in 1988. Historic Preservation Manager Eileen Franz said the new survey is identifying historic farmsteads and other historic structures from before 1960. “We have a consultant who goes out and intensively surveys rural structures,” Eileen Franz said.” Aside from these surveys, the HPC also determines what properties become historic landmarks.Will County’s Register of Historic Places is currently made up of 43 structures. “It’s a recognition for the property owner that they have a

landmark property,” Franz said. In addition to the work done by the commission, Will County officials also are doing what they can to support the HPCs mission. Although most of the commission’s funding comes from a variety of grants,including the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Will County offers some funding as well. However, the more important support comes from officials’ willingness to work with the organization. The HPC is overseen by the Will County Executives Office. According to Tuskey, Will County Executive Larry Walsh fully supports the commission’s agenda. “He totally embraces historic preservation,” she said. “He knows that our past is an important key to the county, too, as well as our future. He by no means wants to railroad over historic preservation to bring in economic development.” This support and the commitment of the HPC’s members have allowed it to grow over the years.

Airport Road interchange a long way off By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

In what can only be described as the earliest of discussions, a public hearing last week addressed the future plans for a Will County stretch of Interstate 55. The area being studied includes about four miles of I-55 from south of Airport Road to one mile north of Route 126/ Lockport Road. That includes all of Route 126 south of I-55, a 4,500-foot

section of 135th Street east and west of Essington and 3,5000 feet of Essington north of Route 126, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Over the past year, V3 Companies has been working on a study for the possible expansion of the I-55 interchange at Route 126, and for the possible creation of a new interchange at I-55 and Lockport Street/Airport Road. The project is being guided by community advisors from Plainfield, Romeoville and Bolingbrook, and members of

all entities got together with residents June 21 to discuss potential challenges, traffic routes and the like. Congestion on the stretch of highway, and the roadways which connect, is due in part to limited exiting options for travelers. Right now, drivers on Route 126 can only enter I-55 northbound, pushing southbound drivers further into local traffic, or forcing entrance to a congested I-55 earlier in their journey. Similarly, northbound drivers

on I-55 cannot exit onto Route 126 at all. As such, a full, two-way interchange is proposed for Lockport Street/Airport Road, within the boundaries of Romeoville. Potential congestion on Weber Road and nearby Route 30 also is being considered. New interchanges, improvements to existing ramps and even expanded frontage road access to the expressway all were options discussed in a plan that, in the best of circumstances, would

see work begin no sooner than 2017. Studies are to continue through 2014, followed by nearly two years of design and planning, officials said.

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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.

Joliet David A. Surufka, 62, 1710 Corregidor, Joliet, was cited on June 11 on W. Jefferson Street and McDonald Avenue for improper use of registration, no valid registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Person(s) unknown stole a tan 1996 GMC Safari van from the driveway of a residence in the 500 block of Conant Avenue on June 12. Two hours later the car was located by Crest Hill Police undamaged and without the keys.

Lori Jean Johnson, 33, 404 Julia Drive, Romeoville, was cited on June 13 on Garden and Gaylord for driving while license revoked and speeding.

Salvador Garcia, 23, 606 Preston Drive, Bolingbrook, was cited on June 13 on N Briggs and Maple for improper lane usage, speeding, driving while license revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Myjken Maddison Moore, 24, 6418 Honey Lane, Tinley Park was arrested on June 13 at the Will County Court House, 14 W. Jefferson, for attempting to defraud a drug test.

Person(s) unknown entered a vehicle in the 2500 block of Caton Farm Road on June 14 and stole two iPods, an iPod shuffle and a digital camera.

Ruben Stokes, 37, 611 Blackhawk, Joliet, was cited on June 14 on Cherry Hill and New Lenox for driving while license suspended and speeding.

arrested on June 15 on S. Briggs and Interstate 80 for possession of a controlled substance. Dennis R. Doll, 40 207 Davison, Joliet, was arrested on June 16 in the 100 block of Jessie for aggravated battery.

Person(s) unknown broke into a residence in the 1400 block of Sehring on June 14 and stole video games, DVD’s, a Wii gaming system, an Xbox 360 and a 42-inch TV.

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Nicholas Demarco, 21, 405 E. Third St., Lockport, was arrested on June 15 in N. Briggs and E. Cass for DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.

Person(s) unknown stole a black 2004 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft Tail FXSTS from the rear parking lot of D&D Auto Sales, 200 Caton Farm Road, between April 1 and June 12.

Ubaldo Pintor, 55, 652 Garnsey Ave., Joliet, was cited on June 15 in the 1600 block of E. Cass for failure to report an accident.

Kevin G. Strong, 49, 120N. Second Ave., Genoa, was

Alejandro Banda, 41, 425 N. Hickory, Joliet, was arrested on June 12 in the 1600 block of S. State for DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, failure to signal and no driver’s license on person.

Derrick O. Chapman, 20, 1322 Englewood Ave., Joliet, was cited on June 12 on Englewood and Princeton for driving while license suspended.

Victim stated that on June 14 while sitting in her vehicle watching a friend play basketball at AF Hill Park, an unknown black male with a skimask approached the vehicle and began shooting a handgun. The victim and friend fled the park in the vehicle. A witness stated that the pastor’s vehicle was struck while parked at Bethlehem Apostolic Church on Princeton. The victim’s vehicle had damage to the driver’s door and the driver’s side back window. No one was injured.

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Schools

Hundreds learn emergency preparedness through Gear Up. Get Ready!

Joliet Township settles lawsuit with CenterPoint

More than 500 people learned about emergency preparedness at a trio of events in Lockport and Joliet that mixed fun with information. Gear Up. Get Ready! debuted June 8 and 9 in Will County, the first of six counties scheduled to host such events as part of an educational campaign designed through the Regional Catastrophic Planning Team. The group includes 16 counties in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Along with the official Gear Up. Get Ready! van and photo backdrop, Will County Emergency ManagementAgency staff members and volunteers provided balloons and other goodies, as well as conducted emergency preparedness assessments and helped families build communications plans to be used in case a catastrophe hits. The events were held at Dellwood Park’s touch-a-truck day in Lockport, and at the Spanish Community Center and the Housing Authority of Joliet’s Des Plaines Street Community Center. “It was a wonderful mixture of fun and education for the kids and adults,” Will County Executive Larry Walsh said. “It was great to see the families that participated. And thank you to all of the organizations that participated, as well.”

Joliet Township High School recently purchased 80 acres of land, allowing the school district to plan for future growth.The property, located at the southwest corner of Rowell Avenue and Manhattan Street, is located within the village of Elwood. “In eight to 10 years, when the economy recovers, we will be prepared,” assistant superintendent for business and personnel Richard Pagliaro said. “There are areas in the north and southeast portions of our district that have a high potential for housing development.” The land is valued at $17,500 per acre. However, a settlement with CenterPoint allowed the district to purchase the land at $8,700 per acre. “It was a fiscally responsible

Walsh attended the event at the HAJ Community Center with State Sen. Pat McGuire and State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr. Participating groups were the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, Grace Bible Church from Minooka, the Joliet Fire Department, the Joliet Police Department, National Hook Up of Black Women, Second Baptist Church of Joliet and Silver Cross Hospital. The Will County dental van was also on hand and staff members offered screenings and cleanings. Silver Cross Hospital staff members offered blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, and the police department did children’s IDs. In all, 550 people were served during the three events, said Harold Damron, director of the Will County EMA. “We’re grateful that we could partner with the Gear Up. Get Ready! campaign and all of the community organizations to help spread the message about individual and family preparedness,” he said. “A little effort to prepare beforehand can be the difference when an emergency or disaster strikes.” Information about emergency preparedness can be found on Will County EMA’s website, www.willcountyema.org and on its Facebook page. Those interested may also check out www.gearupgetready.com.

purchase,” Pagliaro said. “We are a district that looks ahead and plans for the future. The purchase enables us to be proactive, not reactive.” The district has also accepted the option to extend the previous lease on the land to tenets that will use the land for farming purposes. Leasing the land will generate revenue for the district. JTHS has a track record of fiscal responsibility and was recently honored by the Association of School Business Officials International for over 25 years of participation in the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting program. JTHS was one of 59 school districts throughout the nation receiving this honor. As a COE recipient,

JTHS is recognized for the demonstration of credibility, confidence, transparency, sound fiscal management and professional growth in relation to financial reporting.

Calendar JUNE 27 Individual Computer Help. 2 p.m.at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library. Need some individual help with e-mail, Microsoft Word, or surfing the Internet? Sign up for a one-on-one session with a reference librarian. ShorewoodTroy librarians will be your personal tutor for a 30-minute session. Please reserve your space between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the reference desk in advance. Registration is required. Call 815725-1712 for more information. Adult Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. at the ShorewoodTroy Public Library. Join the discussion of“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet”by Jamie Ford. Registration is required. Call 815725-1712 for more information.

JUNE 28 The Essential PT Barnum. 7 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library. Come one, come all. Join author William Pack as he reveals the amazing life of P.T. Barnum, through storytelling and recreations of historical performances. Registration is required. Call 815-725-1712 for more information.

JUNE 29 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Cowboy boots will be stomping and petticoats will be a’ swirling in Joliet at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park’s indoor theatre. Indoor seating is limited — reserve now and stake

your claim to this great American musical!   The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Doors to the lobby open an hour before the show. Seating is general admission for the 3-hour show. Doors to the theatre open 15-20 minutes before showtime. Taste of Joliet. At ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium. Featuring fabulous food from over 20 area vendors/ restaurants. Carnival, Family Fun, Food and Entertainment. For more information, visit www. tasteofjoliet.com.

JUNE 30 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Cowboy boots will be stomping and petticoats will be a’ swirling in Joliet at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park’s indoor theatre. Indoor seating is limited — reserve now and stake your claim to this great American musical!   The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Doors to the lobby open an hour before the show. Seating is general admission for the 3-hour show. Doors to the theatre open 15-20 minutes before showtime. Taste of Joliet. At ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium. Featuring fabulous food from over 20 area vendors/ restaurants. Carnival, Family Fun, Food and Entertainment. For more information, visit www.

tasteofjoliet.com.

JULY 1 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Cowboy boots will be stomping and petticoats will be a’ swirling in Joliet at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park’s indoor theatre. Indoor seating is limited — reserve now and stake your claim to this great American musical!   The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Doors to the lobby open an hour before the show. Seating is general admission for the 3-hour show. Doors to the theatre open 15-20 minutes before showtime. Taste of Joliet. At ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium. Featuring fabulous food from over 20 area vendors/ restaurants. Carnival, Family Fun, Food and Entertainment. For more information, visit www. tasteofjoliet.com. St. Mary Nativity Church Picnic. 12 to 9 p.m. at St Mary Nativity Church, 702 N. Broadway St. The picnic will have kids games, entertainment and good times for all. For more information, contact Mary Barney at 815-722-8518.

JULY 2 Play & Learn. 10 to 11 a.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library. Parents, bring your baby to this open Play & Learn group at the library. Stations will be set up to encourage pre-reading skills

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL JUNE 27, 2012 in your child, as well as playtime. This will also give you a chance to meet and socialize with other parents. For information, call 815725-1712. Drop-in Movie—“Dolphin Tale.” 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library. Drop in to watch “Dolphin Tale.” Snacks will be provided. For Ages 11 to 15. For information, call 815-725-1712.

JULY 5 Individual Computer Help. 2 to 4 p.m. at the ShorewoodTroy Public Library. Need some individual help with e-mail, Microsoft Word, or surfing the Internet? Sign up for a one-onone session with a reference librarian. Please reserve your space between 2 and 4 p.m. at the reference desk in advance. For information, call 815-7251712. Book Buddies, 4 to 5 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library. For children ages 6 to 9, enjoy hearing stories and create a craft. For information, call 815725-1712.

JULY 6 Rockdale Lions Club Rummage Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

at 48 Meadow in Rockdale. Food and cold drinks will be available. If you have clean and working items to donate call Lion Linda at 815-263-0887 or Lion Wayne at 708-341-4433 to arrange delivery or pickup.

JULY 7 Rockdale Lions Club Rummage Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 48 Meadow in Rockdale. Food and cold drinks will be available. If you have clean and working items to donate call Lion Linda at 815-263-0887 or Lion Wayne at 708-341-4433 to arrange delivery or pickup.

JULY 8 St. Joseph Academy Benefit Picnic. 1 to 9 p.m. at St. Joe’s. Come check out ALTUS. Four longtime friends from Plainfield brought their love of different music styles (alternative, metal, and classic rock) together with their musical talents to create their unique sound ALTUS! They will be playing from 2 to 4 p.m. Then from 5 to 9 p.m. join us for JUNKYARD DAWGS. Come enjoy some delicious food from :Louisiana Barbeque, Big Wheel, Raffles and more – for additional information please contact St. Joseph Academy at 815-7234567.

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1 Treble symbol 5 Knock for a loop 9 Red Delicious, e.g. 14 Fishing need 15 [Lightbulb!] 16 Bay Area county 17 Landed on a perch 18 Confidenceinspiring 20 Polite egotist’s musical request? (Beatles) 22 “Just __ naturally” 23 Dr.’s field 24 Paranormal 28 Uppercase letters, briefly 30 Weep and wail 33 “__ turn is it?” 34 Paper towel unit 35 GI no-show 36 Adamant egotist’s musical request? (Doris Day) 39 Barely made, with “out” 40 Wild and crazy 41 They may be faith-based or quantum

42 Boxing count 43 Quick on one’s feet 44 “Kings are __ gods”: Shakespeare’s “Pericles” 45 Red, Yellow or Black 46 “So-o-o-o good!” 47 Needy egotist’s musical request? (Supremes) 55 Fettuccine Alfredo topping, e.g. 56 A mere step away 57 “The Threepenny Opera” composer Kurt 58 Walked heavily 59 Sandwich seller 60 Box for Beeb watchers 61 William and Harry, to Charles 62 Black cat, to some

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1 Show appreciation at a show 2 Quiet time 3 New York canal 4 Greek salad cheese 5 Run the show 6 Really good (at) 7 Fervor 8 Leisure 9 Gets a smile out of 10 Peeled with a knife 11 Puritanical 12 Bit of poetry 13 Subj. including grammar 19 Sales rep’s giveaway 21 Oregon’s capital 24 Little hooter 25 Fail in the clutch 26 Group of witches 27 Like many flea market items 28 Groanworthy, as a joke 29 Friend in war 30 “Don’t __ the small stuff!” 31 Punchiness 32 Make holy

34 Lion’s warning 35 Declare with confidence 37 Convenience for Northeastern toll-paying drivers 38 “Remember the __!” 43 In good taste 44 Fixes securely (in) 45 T-shirt size 46 City nicknamed “The Heart of Georgia” 47 Canadian tribe 48 Eye, to Yvette 49 Packs away dishes? 50 Dollar rival 51 Reverse, in word processing 52 Rain really hard 53 Like 61-Across 54 “__ Brockovich” 55 100 lbs.

Land on your feet. A few shakeups from the past week could leave you up in the air. Rest assured that, like a cat, you won’t fall down no matter what changes or pressures are brought to bear this week.

Nurture the promptings of moral sense. In the week ahead, those who want to win at all costs may suggest ways to take advantage of loopholes. Stick to high moral ground, even if it seems unpopular.

Open the fortune cookie and read the message, but take it with a grain of salt. Enjoy assurances that things are going well in the week ahead. However, this is not a good week to launch initiatives.

Fixate on fine-tuning friend and foe. In the week to come, don’t get distracted by someone’s charm. Those who help you are not always your friends and those who oppose you are not always enemies.

You don’t need to climb Jacob’s ladder to heighten experiences. There may be more than one instance during the week ahead when you will be tempted to shake things up just to show your importance.

If you wait for perfect conditions, nothing would ever be achieved. But in the upcoming week, starting a key undertaking under poor conditions will only slow you down. Hold off on initiatives.

Virtue in the absence of opportunity is hardly a moral triumph. It may be easy for you to criticize others unless you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. During the week ahead, refrain from value judgments.

There are no dress rehearsals for life. In the week to come, you might be faced by challenges that you are completely unprepared to handle. Don’t make crucial decisions until you are sure of your part.

The wise does at once what the fool does at last. You have been procrastinating, so your money seems to seep out of your pocket. In the week ahead, put a stopper on a financial drain.

Get behind the eight ball before the eight ball knocks you out of place. In the week to come, you might find that strains and stresses take their toll. Avoid making any crucial changes or decisions.

If you hike in the wild, be prepared to wrestle a bear. An exploration of the unknown could put you up against something bigger than yourself. Stick to what you know in the week to come.

There is no shame in being a geek when a geeky problem arises. The dictionary is a good tool that you shouldn’t be ashamed to use in the week ahead. Verify the facts before committing.

SUDOKU

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • FEIGN • PIVOT • MOHAIR • YEARLY

Answer:

What the deadbeat looked for when his girl told him to get a job -- ANOTHER GIRL

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Giarrante walks the line with Cat employees By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante made a trip down to Caterpillar’s Joliet plant Wednesday to show support for the International Association of Machinists Local 851 and to ease concerns over controversial Caterpillar billboard ads that were seeking replacement workers. The trip was Giarrante’s second since the strike began, and his goal was to assure workers of his support. “I went out there to talk to them about the fact that the message has been taken off the sign,” Giarrante said. “The owner of the sign decided to take the message off, and I wanted to reiterate my support of the guys down there.” During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Councilman Larry Hug raised concerns over the ads, which were placed on a privately owned billboard. Hug felt the nature of the negotiations between Caterpillar and IAM Local 851 were sufficiently politicized to where they violated the “prohibited uses” section of the contract between the billboards’ owner, Impact Outdoor, and the city of Joliet. “I certainly want to come out publicly and say that I don’t believe that their advertisement for replacement workers is appropriate on that billboard,”

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Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante

Jonathan Samples/Bugle Staff

Joe Stachon had only been working with Caterpillar for three weeks when the union went on strike.

Hug said.“I believe that we have the right to ask them to take it down, within the confines of the contract that we had with the private company.” Giarrante announced later in the meeting that the ads would be removed, and since then the ads have been taken down. However, Giarrante’s visit wasn’t simply for damage control. The Joliet mayor also shared his own experience on the picket line. A 22-year veteran of the Joliet Fire Department, Giarrante served as the union president for 16 years. During that time he was part of a single, weeklong strike in 1977. “I know a little bit about what it’s like, but a week is a

lot different than seven weeks,” Giarrante said. “These things affect your pocket book, your home life, pensions get bad; they’re going through a tough time.” Despite the relative shortness of Giarrante’s time on the picket line, the experience allowed him to empathize with striking Caterpillar employees. The message he offered them was to “hang in there.” Christopher Hull, who has been with Caterpillar for 17 years, missed Giarrante’s appearance but had mixed feelings about the mayor’s support. “It’s nice to see that they’re down here backing us, but it’s also questionable on if it’s just

for election purposes, ” Hull said. “I mean what power does [the mayor] really have over a corporation that makes more in one quarter than he will make in his entire lifetime.”

Local 851 has been on strike since April 30, and talks between the two sides have come to a standstill. In May, the company offered a revised contract proposal. However the union voted that proposal down 504-116. “The union is telling us Cat doesn’t want to negotiate,” Hull said. “They would rather spend money to keep us out.” The company’s original offer, minus a $5,000 signing bonus, still remains on the table, but according to Hull, the union isn’t budging. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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THE BUGLE/SENTINEL JUNE 27, 2012 By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

They say legends are made in the postseason. That was the case for Plainfield Central’s Morgan Vogt. While she had a strong regular season, she turned her game up a notch in the playoffs and helped the Wildcats win their first sectional championship in program history. For those performances, Vogt has been named the 2012 Voyager Media Softball Player of the Year. Vogt finished the season with a .411 batting average, 51 hits, 38 runs, 25 RBI and seven doubles offensively. In her first year pitching since a freshman, she went 12-3 with a 1.48 ERA. “I’ve been surprised with how good (I threw),” Vogt stated. “It’s exciting to throw again. I’m having fun because I’m doing good but I wanted to enjoy my senior year.” In the playoffs though is where she really shined. She led the team to a regional title, blanking Waubonsie Valley on the mound and getting three hits at the plate (single, double and triple), while driving home a pair of runs. In the sectional semifinal, she held Neuqua Valley to one first inning run as the Wildcats rallied to win 2-1. Then in the sectional

final, she again limited Naperville North to one first inning run. Offensively her double led to the first run of the game for Central in the bottom of the third and she later drove home an RBI for an insurance run in a 3-1 win. Despite a loss in the supersectionals, Vogt had a clutch two-RBI double with one out in the top of the seventh to tie the game. Several years down the road her remarkable run to lead her team in the postseason will still be remembered. “Morgan stepped up and led this team to the Supersectional,” Central coach Anne Campbell said. “She is an outstanding outfielder, but really showed her versatility when she pitched again this year.She had a breakout year offensively, she was one of the top two hitters all year. She finishes her four-year career with a .341 BA and her name in our record book numerous times.”

SPECIAL MENTION: MAEVE McGUIRE T h e Univer sity of Georgia recruit had a stellar season at the plate for See ALL-AREA, page 14

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 13 Benet. She had 16 homers from the leadoff position, to go along with 22 doubles, 48 RBI, 69 runs scored and a .528 batting average. “She is a game-changer, teams pitch around her from the very first at-bat,” Benet coach Jerry Schilf said. “I was told our regional semifinal opponent’s strategy was to throw the first pitch for a strike, and the rest of the pitches for balls with the hopes she would swing at something out of the strike zone. She went one for two with a double, two RBI, three runs and three walks. She was one shy of the IHSA record for doubles in a season as a sophomore with 26, she is two shy of the single season HR record with 16 and as far as I can tell she has more extra base hits this season than anyone one else in the history of the sport in Illinois. 40 of her 65 hits are for extra bases.” The rest of the Voyager Media All-Area softball team is:

JESSIE ANDREE Andree, who transferred from Hinsdale South after her freshman year, fit right in to Downers South’s potent lineup as its leadoff hitter and will be a fixture there for the next two seasons. She hit a robust .508 with a .567 on-base percentage and was 15for-25 with runners in scoring position. “She’s an outstanding leadoff hitter,” said DGS coach Ron Havelka. “She did a nice job at second base for us and set the table at the beginning of the order.”

CAILEY BAKER T h e Plainfield Central senior catcher was as clutch as they come, both offensively and d e f e n s i v e l y. She tagged out runners at the plate in both the sectional final and supersectional, while driving home the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh against Moline

in the supersectional. Finished the season with a .424 batting average, 53 hits, 32 RBI and nine doubles. “I think Cailey is the best catcher in the area,” Campbell said. “She is the total package, outstanding defensively and has led the team offensively for two years. She is a coach’s dream; a great leader with a passion to play the game. She works very hard to continue to make herself better.”

JUSSE BUNN Junior first b a s e m a n batted .377 with 40 hits, 33 RBI, 10 doubles and three homers for Plainfield East. “She was a big spark plug for us right from the start,” East coach Chris Morris said. “She hit a home run in the first game of the season and took off from there. She was awesome at the plate for us all season long.”

TRESA FAHRNER J u n i o r shortstop batted .445 with 28 RBI, five homers, 14 stolen bases and scored 30 runs for Joliet West. “Tresa is a three year started on the varsity team,” Joliet West coach Heather Suca said. “She was a leader in our infield this year. She lead our team offensively throughout the entire season.

Sports Not only does she have power but it is also combined with speed that has allowed her to hit 14 extra base hits. It has been a great opportunity to watch Tresa grow into the amazing athlete she is. I am excited to see what she can do next year.”

and then giving up 2 unearned on no hits in the 13th inning (16 K’s and 4 hits). She threw four no hitters, including one perfect game. She is a fierce competitor who just loves to play the game.”

HALEY GERL

Junior centerfielder batted .429 with a .531 on base

S e n i o r catcher for JCA batted .439 with 19 doubles, 58 hits and 30 RBI and was a threeyear starter. “The better the competition was, the better she played,” JCA coach Dave Douglas said.“She was the player you wanted up to bat in clutch moments.”

ELAINE HEFLIN Downers North pitcher went 16-5 with an ERA of .36 in 138 innings. She struck out 244 batters, while walking just 30. “Heflin was dominant on the mound, averaging almost two strikeouts per inning and giving up a hit every three innings,” Downers North coach Mark Magro said. “She allowed no home runs. Of her five losses, she deserved to lose only one of them (vs Trinity). The other four were our inability to make some plays causing unearned runs. Her last loss in the regional championship was Hef at her finest: 12 innings of shutout ball

DANI KNAAK

percentage, while throwing out six runners at the plate. “She has been with me since freshman year,” Bolingbrook See ALL-AREA, page 15

Sports ALL-AREA Continued from page 14 coach Jean Ryan-Molk said. “She led the team in batting average. She is a lefty slapper and on almost all the time. She has great speed. Dani is all over the place in the outfield, she owns it.”

KATY LaCIVITA LaCivita,who will continue p l a y i n g collegiately at Loyola, was Downers South’s rock behind the plate for the past three seasons. The fouryear varsity player spent most of her senior year as the DH after undergoing shoulder surgery last January, but caught towards the end of the season. She hit .357 with a team-high 5 homers and 44 RBIs. “I thought she was very instrumental in the success of our pitchers over the years,” said Havelka. “She had a great career at our school.”

WHITNEY LANPHIER Plainfield South junior hit .382 with 42 hits, 12 doubles, 31 RBI and 28 runs scored. “Whitney is definitely an important part of our team,” Singler said. “Whitney was able to overcome a leg surgery this past winter to return to our team as a big leader. She is our catalyst and a very tough out. She has one of the quickest bats around and very smart on the bases. She is a wall at third base for us and is very talented. She is committed to play at SIUE after graduation. We are very excited to have her back for a fourth year.”

JACKIE LILEK Posted a 10-2 record with a 1.76 ERA for Minooka. She struck out 73 batters and walked only 33 in 83 innings pitched. At the plate, she batted .287 and scored 15 runs.

“Jackie had another great season for the Minooka Indians,” said Minooka coach Mark Brown. “Jackie had another 10 win season and an era under 2.00. Jackie was great in the circle again in 2012 shutting down quality teams. Jackie’s love for the game is intense. She demands the best from herself and her hard working attitude rubs off on her teammates. Jackie has been a huge part of the Indians success.”

ALYSSA MANNUCCI Junior batted .392 with 47 hits, nine doubles, four homers, 21 RBI and 36 runs for Plainfield South. “Alyssa has been a tremendous asset to our team,” Singler said. “She really stepped her game up this season. She has worked hard to get faster, stronger and improve her game at the plate. She is one of the best base runners out there. She is very solid in the field and simply a tough shortstop with tremendous range. She has also stepped in as a leader this year as our team captain, three-year varsity starter, stat leader in our record books and team MVP two years in a row. “She is committed to play at Loyola after graduation. We are very excited to have her back for a fourth year.”

ANNIE MOLEK Plainfield East junior went 20-11 on the mound with 152 strikeouts. At the plate she had 36 hits, 11 doubles and 26 RBI for regional champs. “Annie has been phenomenal,” Morris said. “She pitched almost every game for us and pitched well. “She’s not overpowering, but she moves the ball around. I can’t say enough about her on the mound. She hit the ball well this year.”

KAITLYN MULLARKEY One of Maine South’s leading hitters for a secondstraight year, Mullarkey batted cleanup, batted over .400 and enjoyed several multi-hit games, including hitting for the cycle against Maine West. “She works hard to be the best that she can, and by her doing that she makes others work harder,” said Maine South coach Emmy Pasier. “She is one of the purest hitters to come out of Maine South.” See ALL-AREA, page 16

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 15

KALEIGH NAGLE Junior from Plainfield Central went 11-4 on the mound with a 1.60 ERA. At the plate she batted .358, with 43 hits, eight doubles, 25 RBI and 27 runs. “She’s a versatile player who has done an outstanding job on the mound, but really shines at shortstop,” Campbell said. “She has great range and a very strong arm. Kaleigh is one of those players who leaves it all on the field every game and plays very instinctively.”

SARA NOVAK Batted .459 with a teambest 30 RBI for Minooka and scored a teamhigh 31 runs. As a pitcher, Novak was 14-3 with

a 1.40 ERA. She posted eight complete games and struck out 217 batters, while walking 43. “Sara did everything for us this year. She was a dominate pitcher, played the left side of the infield well, and played some left field when we needed her to,” Brown said. “There isn’t anything Sara can’t do on a softball field, she even wants to catch. Sara also led our team in hits, RBI, and OPS. She is a special player and it has been great watching her develop and grow as a player and person.”

MARISSA PANKO Sophomore shortstop hit .587 with 74 hits, 14 doubles, four triples, 35 RBI, 50 runs and 15 stolen bases for Benet. “As the No. 2 hitter, she makes people pay when they pitch around Maeve,” Schilf stated. “She’s a sure-handed shortstop that lead team to third place in Class 4A in 2011. She has many D-1 schools looking at her, including schools from the Big Ten. She is leading the DuPage county area in hitting.”

Sports MARIA PRETE Prete not only is a slick fielder —“She was the rock of our infield,” said Westmont coach Sue Zapinski— she’s also the Sentinels’ top hitter. Prete was Westmont’s team leader in batting average (.434), home runs (4), doubles (15), on-base percentage (.500) and slugging percentage (.708) while hitting third in the lineup. “She took charge in a good way, and that was really important for us,” Zapinski said. “I see nothing but good things for her.”

DOMINIQUE ROA Third baseman batted .345 with 40 hits, 28 RBI and seven

doubles for Plainfield Central. She had both gamewinning RBI in two sectional wins. “What makes Dominique a great third baseman is her throwing consistency,” Campbell said. “She did not have a throwing error all year, and very few fielding errors. She was a vacuum at third, but really helped our team offensively this year. Dominique’s play both offensively and defensively were huge in our post season run this year.”

JULIANNE RURKA The Benet sophomore, twotime ESCC all-conference selection batted .555 with 66 hits, 10 doubles, four triples, four

homers, 52 RBI and 47 runs scored. “She led team in hitting as a freshman with a .472 batting average and followed that up her sophomore season, batting .555,” Schilf said.“Julianne is a catcher during the summer but plays third for the Redwings. Her glove at third has no equal.”

DALE RYNDAK Sophomore pitcher and center fielder from Downers North batted .386 with 34 RBI, nine homers and See ALL-AREA, page 17

Sports ALL-AREA Continued from page 16 eight doubles. On the mound she was 12-2 with a .61 ERA in 103 innings. She struck out 129 and walked only nine. “Dale can do it all; another dominant pitcher who also bats third and can play anywhere on the field,” Magro said.“She would be the No. 1 pitcher on 99% of the teams in Illinois but she shares the duties with Hef and never complains.At the plate she hits for average and power. She was second in homers and RBI on the team this year and led it in average. She can run, has a great arm and glove. It’s no wonder that Purdue has given her a full ride when she graduates in two years.”

MICHELLE SPILLMAN Romeoville senior led team with a .371 batting average to go along with five doubles, four triples and four homers, with 18 RBI.

“She has been our power lefty hitter,” Romeoville coach Christina Douglas said. “She led the team in home runs and RBI. Michelle has developed into a well-rounded student athlete who has worked hard to be where she is today. I truly believe if Michelle continues to work hard great things will come at Purdue North Central.”

TAYLOR WEISSENHOFER Lockport senior pitcher went 22-5 with a 1.09 ERA, including a no-hitter in the regional semifinal a g a i n s t Plainfield North. She struck out 266 and walked just 40. “Taylor was our “Leader” on the mound,” Chanovec said. “She was able to help keep us in many

games until our offense found its way. She averaged about 10 strikeouts a game and that takes a lot of pressure off of the defense. She was an outstanding fielder and anytime you can have a fifth fielder in the infield it takes hits away. “She also helped us out offensively at the plate, adding two home runs. We would not have been the team we were without Taylor on the mound.”

EMILY YORK Burst onto the scene as a freshman for Benet. Batted .459 with 56 hits, 10 doubles, four homers and 63 RBI. “She played a flawless first base in 2012 with no errors in over 200 chances,” Schilf said. “She drove in an area leading 63 runs, while hitting from the sixth spot in the Benet order. Emily was clutch with two outs, 48 of her 63 RBI’s came with two outs.”

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Sports

Bowyer wins in Sonoma; Picks vs. Pros tightens up Clint Bowyer’s victory in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma was a surprise to the driver who chased him for more than 20 laps – Kurt Busch – but in retrospect, history may have been on Bowyer’s side. “I just kept thinking, ‘He’s a dirt Late Model racer from the Midwest – there’s no way he can be able to run the road course,’ but he did,” said Busch, who finished third despite hitting a tire barrier in Turn 11 at the 1.99-mile track and breaking the panhard bar on his No. 51 Chevrolet. With Busch’s car damaged and vulnerable to a pass during a green-white-checkered-flag finish that took the event two laps beyond its scheduled 110 laps, Bowyer held off charging Tony Stewart to claim his first victory of the season and the sixth of his career. Stewart passed Kurt Busch for the second position after the

final restart and finished .829 seconds behind Bowyer’s No. 15 Toyota. Busch held the third spot, followed by Brian Vickers -- doing spot duty in Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 55 Toyota -- and Jimmie Johnson. Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle, pole-sitter Marcos Ambrose, AJ Allmendinger and Joey Logano completed the top 10 in a race that began with a record greenflag run of 82 laps and featured a record-low two cautions. With Stewart taking second and Ambrose seventh, Bugle Sports Reporter Mark Gregory tied WJOL radio personality Mike Gugliemucci for the top spot. After a look at Bowyer’s record at Sonoma, the roadcourse victory seems much less surprising than Busch might have thought at first blush. In six previous starts, the dirttracker from the Midwest had finished fourth three times and

eighth once. “He’s shown consistency, so it was a matter of time before he would get one,” said Stewart, who caught a break when the caution flag waved for the first time on Lap 82. Stewart’s crew hadn’t filled the fuel cell in the No. 14 Chevrolet, and the caution gave him a chance to pit for fuel and tires. Bowyer did a majestic job of driving in the closing laps to hold off Busch, who harried him lap after lap until Busch hit the tires on Lap 102. Bowyer pulled away to a lead of more than one second before Kyle Busch and Paul Menard spun in Turn 7 to cause the second caution. “Without a doubt I thought I could have pressured Bowyer into a mistake,” Busch said. “He was there for the taking . . . and I couldn’t do it when my panhard bar broke. The rear end was too See NASCAR, page 19

PICK VS. PROS Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum

THIS WEEK’S PICK:

Last wk: Ambrose (7th) Total Pts (16 races): 511 Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff

Jimmie Johnson

Last wk: Stewart (2nd) Total Pts (16 races): 511 Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway

Dale Earnhardt Jr

Last wk: Ambrose (7th) Total Pts (16 races): 488 Readers Last wk: Harvick (16th) Total Pts (15 races): 487 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff Last wk: Gordon (6th) Total Pts (16 races): 430

THIS WEEK’S PICK:

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Tony Stewart

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Brad Keselowski

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Joey Logano

To make your pick, email the driver’s name, reader’s name and hometown to mark@ buglenewspapers.com. Picks must be made by noon Monday for the following week’s race. One email will be selected at random to represent the readers.

Driver

Pts.

Diff.

1. Matt Kenseth

596

2. Greg Biffle

585

-11

3. D. Earnhardt Jr. 582

-14

4. Jimmie Johnson 571

-25

5. Tony Stewart

533

-63

6. Kevin Harvick

532

-64

7. Clint Bowyer

529

-67

8. Denny Hamlin

523

-73

9. Martin Truex Jr. 520

-76

10. Brad Keselowski 490

-106

11. Carl Edwards

479

-117

12. Kyle Busch

459

-137

13. Ryan Newman

453

-143

14. Paul Menard

445

-151

15. Joey Logano

441

-155

16. Marcos Ambrose 425

-171

17. Kasey Kahne

421

-175

18. Jeff Gordon

414

-182

19. Jeff Burton

408

-188

19. Jamie McMurray 402

-194

Totals through 16 of 36 races

Sports NASCAR Continued from page 18 unstable under braking. So I just look back at that one moment, and it’s just tough -- but solid top three.” Even though the contact with the tires took Busch out of contention for the win, his handling of the wounded car impressed Stewart. “I was watching him, and it was -- honestly -- I don’t know how he kept it on the race track with how much the rear end was moving around on that car,” Stewart said. “I thought he did a really phenomenal job of just hanging on to what he had.” Busch’s handling of defeat impressed Bowyer, especially after Busch came to Victory Lane to congratulate the race winner. The actions of the 2004 champion on Sunday were a far cry from the blow-ups that had resulted in probation and ultimately suspension for the embattled driver earlier this year. “For him to come to Victory Lane spoke volumes about his character,” Bowyer said.

“He’s a champion of the sport -- you can’t lose sight of that. I know there have been a lot of negatives around him, but there were a hell of a lot of positives today for Kurt Busch. “He had an extremely good run . . .That boy can drive, and when you give him the confidence and the direction and, sometimes, I guess, the discipline to get the job done, he’s certainly capable of it. He had me on my toes. He had me scared to death today, and things worked out. “When you can beat that guy . . . you know, the two guys behind me were champions of this sport, and that’s big, to be able to hold them guys off.” Notes: Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the victim of a last-lap crash and finished 23rd, dropping to third in the series standings, 14 points behind Matt Kenseth, who ran 13th . . . Greg Biffle took over second in the standings with a seventh-place result. He’s 11 points behind his Roush Fenway Racing teammate. Bowyer was the sixth straight driver in six years to score his first road course win at Sonoma and the eighth straight different winner at the 1.99-mile road course.

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Chicagoland Speedway unveils new logo By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

The Chicagoland Speedway kicked off its two upcoming Summer NASCAR weekends Summer Beach Party at Oak Street Beach in Chicago. The party featured NASCAR drivers Danica Patrick, a Roscoe Illinois native, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.,the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion and Justin Allgaier, the winner of the 2011 Chicagoland Speedway race. The Speedway also unveiled its new logo, which features a rendering of the Chicago skyline, something they wanted to incorporate to the look and feel of the Speedway. “We wanted to bring the iconic Chicago skyline to our logo and to the Speedway,” said Speedway President Scott Paddock. “Around 40 percent of our fans for the September race are from out of state, so we want to give them some of the look and feel of Chicago.” Paddock said more changes will take place, such as the look of the trams being modeled after the Chicago subway system. “As we kickoff our 11th year as NASCAR’s home in Chicago, we are proud to host two major event weekends of racing for one of the most watched and attended sports in the country. Each year we welcome thousands of guests from all 50 states and several different countries who expect to see elements of Chicago when they come to an event at our facility, and we intend to deliver on that,” Paddock told fans.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., from left, Justin Algier and Danica Patrick helped introduce their new logo at a beach party Sunday.

He also announced a renewed partnership with another Chicago name. “In addition to our new branding, we’re proud to have our partners at Levy Restaurants, a long-time staple of the Chicago sports and restaurant scene, committed to enhancing the food and beverage experience by bringing classic Chicago foods and introducing signature offerings to the Speedway,” he

said. “Their expertise will allow fans to experience one of the world’s greatest cities each time they visit.” While Chicago classics like the Italian beef, Chicagostyle hot dog and other local favorites will star on the new menu, Chicagoland Speedway and Levy have also collaborated to create several new signature items that can only be found at the Speedway.

The Blueberry Moonshine, the Chicken and Waffle Sandwich, Brisket Slider and “The Intimidator” Dog, fully loaded with homemade mac and cheese and crispy bacon, are just a few new items that will debut at Chicagoland Speedway in 2012. The Speedway will bring other elements of Chicago to fans that will enhance the overall guest experience, including

integrating iconic architectural elements from the city, on-site entertainment, as well as new strategic partnerships with Chicago area-based businesses. For tickets to any Chicagoland Speedway event, call 1-888-629-RACE (7223). For more information on Chicagoland Speedway, stay connected on Twitter and Facebook or by visiting www. ChicagolandSpeedway.com.

Business & Real Estate

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Guarantee good luck at work Q. I see people who seem to be born with a rabbit’s foot in their pocket that works. They show up at the right time, say the right thing, and usually get what they want. Are they lucky or smart? A. People who seem to be born under a lucky star are benefiting about 80 percent from smarts and 20 percent from luck. What these means is most of us can discover a lot more luck in our careers if we only learn the right tools. Words are not cheap when it comes to getting what you want on the job. Words are actually quite hypnotic. You can use language in ways that make people go out of their way to help you or go out of their way to harm you. Here is a simple example. Next time you call a customer service person, pay attention to what you say after they ask, “How can I help you!” Do you immediately start blaming them for your current problem? Another option would be to pause and say pleasantly, “I am sure you can help me,” and then

describe what you need. You may even get one of those companies where the representatives ask, “How can I give you excellent service today!” You can then reply,“I am sure you will!” The point I’m making is that your choice of language will either put people around you into a cooperative mood or make them feel hostile. You have the power to choose your language and thus a lot of power over your “luck.” The biggest problem I see in clients I coach is their unawareness of the effects of their habitual language. If we have a habit of blaming people, defending ourselves or pointing out what others do wrong, we stop seeing how people react. Then we chalk up bad reactions to bad luck rather than our choice of words. If you want to discover more luck, spend a week pretending

a reality show is taping you at work. At the end of each conversation, review the tape. What words did you choose, how did others respond, what did you want, and were there other words you could have used? Once you see that you have the power to change your language, you’ll also see you have the power to change your “luck.” You won’t need lucky stars or rabbit’s feet when you learn to use words as your good luck charm.

(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.)

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Food

WHITE CORN AGNOLOTTI Serves 10 to 12

WHITE CORN FILLING: 1 cup heavy cream 4 ears white organic sweet corn, grated with the medium holes of a box grater 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 ounces mascarpone cheese 1 ounce goat cheese 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme AGNOLOTTI: 10 thin sheets Basic Pasta

Dough, each about 6 by 12 inches, either store-bought or homemade ( r e c i p e follows) Semolina or all-purpose flour, for dusting 1 large cage-free egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water 1/2 cup organic chicken broth 2 sprigs fresh sage Salt 6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into pieces

For the filling, put the cream in a small skillet and boil over medium-high heat until reduced to about 1/3 cup. Stir in the corn, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook at a slow boil, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the spoon heavily. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the cheeses and thyme. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Rest the bowl inside a larger bowl of ice water and stir occasionally until cooled. For the agnolotti, place a sheet of pasta on a lightly floured work surface. Mound

BASIC PASTA DOUGH Serves 10 to 12

3 cups all-purpose flour 8 large cage-free egg yolks 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 tablespoons water Semolina or all-purpose flour, for dusting In a food processor, combine the flour, yolks, salt, oil, and 2 tablespoons water. Process until the dough holds together. Stop and pinch the dough; if it feels too dry, process in up to 1 tablespoon more water. Turn

out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead by hand until smooth. Loosely wrap in plastic and leave at room temperature for 1 hour. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces.Keep the others covered with plastic while rolling one piece at a time, by hand with a rolling pin or using a pasta machine. For a pasta machine, set the rollers to the widest opening. Flatten the dough into a thick strip no wider than the rollers. Dust very lightly with flour. Run

the dough through the rollers. Fold in thirds, crosswise, and run through again. Repeat 2 or more times, until the dough feels smooth and somewhat elastic. Set the rollers to the next smaller opening and run the dough through. Continue, using a smaller opening each time, until you reach the desired thinness. (The strip will be long. If your workspace is small, cut the dough in half halfway through the process, keeping the unused half covered.)

heaping teaspoons of filling in two rows along the sheet, about 1 inch apart. Brush the egg on the pasta in between the mounds. With a knife or pastry wheel, cut the pasta lengthwise between the rows. With one strip, lift a lengthwise edge over the filling mounds, pressing it down firmly all along the opposite edge to seal. Press down firmly between the mounds to seal in each mound. With a pasta wheel, cut between each mound and trim to form a rim about 1/4 inch all around each mound. Pinch the edges again

to seal. Repeat with the remaining filling and pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, combine the broth, sage, and butter, stirring until a thick emulsion forms. Remove the sage. Keep the sauce warm. When the water boils, carefully slide in the pasta and boil until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, draining well. Add to the sage butter. To serve, spoon the agnolotti and sauce into soup plates.

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL JUNE 27, 2012