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Hickory Street murders confession played in court By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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It was one sordid and disgusting story after another in the second day of testimony in Bethany McKee’s trial for the notorious Hickory Street murders. Prosecutors played a videotape Tuesday afternoon of the defendant’s confession to the crimes. It was two hours of lurid details. The tape showed Joliet police detectives Stephen Diehl and Tim Powers as they interviewed Bethany McKee on Jan. 11, 2013, the day after the murders. The session was held inside the Kankakee police department because the defendant had been picked up in that city. Expecting to be caught and jailed, the Shorewood woman had driven there to see her young daughter’s father. Bethany McKee, 20, is charged with murder in connection with the Jan. 10, 2013, deaths of Eric Glover and Terrence Rankins, both 22, of Joliet. Her friends Alisa R. Massaro, 20, of 1121 N. Hickory St., Joliet; Joshua F. Miner, 26, of 601 W. >> see confession | page 3

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Court orders Elwood to comply with zoning

Ruling orders village to comply with zoning laws

A federal judge ruled on Aug. 8 the Village of Elwood acted illegally in 2013 when it refused to issue routine building permits for a 237,000- square-foot addition to an existing building with a rail spur in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center in Elwood.The ruling orders the village to comply with its zoning laws, paving the way for new construction needed by a growing local business located, said CenterPoint spokeswoman Jacque Engle. A June 2000 contract between the Village and CenterPoint fostered the construction of industrial, warehouse and distribution buildings in the village, Engle said, and an amendment to that contract in 2001 allowed rail spurs to serve buildings within the industrial park.

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famous Dave’s presents bears’ Season kickoff Famous Dave’s recently remodeled Bolingbrook restaurant is kicking off Bears season events

Attention, Bears fans! The Famous Dave’s recently remodeled Bolingbrook restaurant is kicking off the Bears season with three events that rival their legendary pit BBQ. The restaurant has partnered with WGN Radio’s The Game 87.7 to host a star-studded preseason tailgate event, and with 670 The Score Chicago (WSCR) to host a fantasy football camp >> confession, from page 1 Jefferson St., Joliet; and Adam M. Landerman,21,of 1053 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, the son of a Joliet police officer, also were charged with murder in the crimes. In late May, Massaro pleaded guilty to lesser charges -- two counts of robbery and two counts of concealing a homicide – and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. As part of the plea deal approved by state prosecutors,

and live Bears’ opener game day broadcast. The events will feature former Bears’ great Ed O’Bradovich and Patrick Mannelly, Hall of Famers Doug Buffone and Dan Hampton, as well as media personalities including WSCR’s Hub Arkush, WGN sports anchor Pat Tomasulo, and Fanball.com founder Paul Charchian, known in fantasy football circles as ‘”The Godfather.” The events will all take place at Famous Dave’s Bolingbrook location and include: Fantasy Football Training Camp: Aug. 21, 7 – 9 p.m. Bears and WSCR football expert and former creator of Pro Football Weekly magazine Hub Arkush,and fantasy

football expert Paul Charchian will co-host an entertaining and educational discussion about the ins and outs, do’s and don’ts and other insider tips about Fantasy Football. Guests will be treated to Charchian’s coveted Fantasy “cheat sheets,” as well as Famous Dave’s delectable new Bar Flights and craft beers (which are only available in their Bolingbrook location). Tailgate Party and Live PreSeason Broadcast: Aug. 24, noon to 4 p.m.The Game will broadcast live from Famous Dave’s with NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dan Hampton along with afternoon drive host and fantasy football expert Harry Teinowitz.

The two personalities will team up for a special two-hour broadcast to discuss the fantasy football and all things Bears as fans prepare for the season. The event will be emceed, in part, by WGN’s Pat Tomasulo. Revelers will be treated to Famous Dave’s legendary ribs, grilled corn, bar flights, and craft beer tastings, and will be able to participate in controlled meet and greets, raffles, celebrity bag toss games and more. Prizes include Bears tickets, Bears jerseys and paraphernalia, grilling and other gear from Bass Pro Shops, and much more. Painted faces and foam fingers welcome! Bears Opener Pre- and Post-

game Live Broadcasts and Game Viewing Party: Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. The Bears pre-game show will be hosted by WSCR anchor Hub Arkush, Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Pompei and recently-retired Bear Center Patrick Mannelly, followed by the post-game broadcast with former Bear greats Doug Buffone and Ed O’Bradovich. Then, from noon until the last play of the game, all eyes will be glued to one of Famous Dave’s HD TVs, with brief interruptions for prize giveaways and ad-hoc celebrations of Bears’ heroics. The day starts with breakfast and a bloody bar, and continues into the evening with famous food and libations.

Massaro also agreed to testify against the other defendants in their trials. Bethany McKee’s trial began Monday morning in Will County Judge Gerald Kinney’s courtroom. Chuck Bretz and Neil Patel are representing her. Massaro is likely to take the witness stand on eitherWednesday or Thursday, and her testimony has long been expected to be sensational because of ongoing rumors about the case. But many

of those details were revealed Tuesday. As the videotape begins, Bethany McKee seems to be wearing black clothing and her hair is colored a darker shade than its current dishwater blonde. She is sitting at the far corner of a rectangular table inside a room at the Kankakee police department. Throughout most of the tape, she seemed relaxed and chatty. “What happened?” Diehl asked. The defendant then began telling the story, beginning with one version and later ending with another. She spoke rapidly and casually, her voice sometimes soft and difficult to understand in the large, crowded courtroom. About six days before, she had been asked to leave her parents’ home in Shorewood, and she and her baby daughter were staying at Massaro’s house on Hickory Street. On the day of the murders, she wanted to have a few drinks but didn’t have any money for alcohol, Bethany McKee said on the tape She had attended high school with Rankins, the two had recently become reacquainted and she occasionally had bought small amounts of marijuana from him, the defendant said. She had noticed that Rankins generally carried larger amounts of cash, often $100 or more, she said. That gave her an idea. On Jan. 10, 2013, she invited him to Massaro’s home, knowing that he would bring the booze. Rankins brought Glover with him. When the victims arrived at the house on Hickory Street,they went upstairs and played video games with the others, she said on the tape. For a while, everything was

fine. At one point, Glover made a pass at Massaro, and Rankins did the same thing to her, Bethany McKee said.That upset Miner, who was Massaro’s boyfriend, and he attacked Glover, she said. As the fight began, Bethany McKee picked up her daughter and went downstairs. Massaro’s father was in that part of the house, sleeping, she told the officers. But the noise woke him up, and he asked what was happening. Massaro was downstairs too, and she made excuses, saying a television had fallen from a piece of furniture, Bethany McKee said on the tape. After some prodding from

needed cigarettes,” Bethany McKee told the officers. But they did not plan to kill the two men. “I really did not think that is how it would turn out,” she told the police. When Rankins and Glover were lying on the floor, Bethany McKee worried that they merely were unconscious and would get up and attack her. So they tied up the two victims, stacking one body on top of the other, she said. The group also riffled through their pockets twice, stealing $120 and the keys to a car. Later on, the group went through the vehicle and took some compact discs and some small toys. They left a child’s car seat behind because they didn’t need it, Bethany McKee said. Later on, they took turns kicking and hitting the bodies, sometimes with liquor bottles, other times with their fists, she said, although she claimed only to have kicked one body a single time. Her friends made racist comments during the attack, she said. “I think they were dead by that time,” she said on the tape, adding that Miner was upset because she was an unenthusiastic participant. He wanted all of them to be involved in the crimes so they would be equally responsible for the victims’ deaths, she said. At one point, Bethany McKee, Massaro, Miner and Landerman left Hickory Street and drove to a drug dealer’s house off Larkin Avenue to buy cocaine, paying for it with money taken from Rankins.

“It was because we really needed cigarettes,” Bethany McKee told the officers. But they did not plan to kill the two men. Diehl and Powers, Bethany McKee began changing her story. The two victims did not try to “get with” – meaning have sex – with her and Massaro, or so she seems to say on the tape. The young mother admitted that Miner suggested they rob Rankins before the two victims arrived at Hickory Street. “We’re going to get his ass and get all his money,” she said, quoting Miner.And she explained why they concocted the plan. “It was because we really

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Cathedral Area Housewalk event set for Sept. 7 Portion of the proceeds from the house tour will go toward replacing playground equipment at Preservation Park

Joliet’s Cathedral area Preservation Association will present its 2014 “This Olde Housewalk” featuring six historic homes from noon to 5 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets are $16 in advance, or $20 the day of the event. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets in advance at $13 each. Porch lunches will be available for $12.50 each, and reservations are required. To reserve tickets and/or lunches, call 815-723-7603 or go to CAPA’s website www. capajoliet.net to use PayPal. A free trolley will travel the housewalk route. Tickets will be also available for purchase on the trolley. A portion of the proceeds from the house tour will go toward replacing playground equipment at Preservation Park. Houses to be toured: - 1003 Western Ave., owned by Robert and Elizabeth Dow, has an exterior of Joliet limestone which makes it one of the most unique houses on this year’s tour. In every other aspect, it is a perfect example of Colonial Revival with a symmetrical center entry beneath a small columned porch. It was built in the 1920s, and a family room was recently added to the east side of the

house. - 355 N. Raynor Ave. is owned by David and Nan Clinton and is a distinctive Queen Anne that was built in the early 1900s. In addition to its classic asymmetrical lines, it is adorned with flat, horizontal Prairie-style features such as a front porch roof with wide eaves that are supported by on two broad, trapezoidal prick pillars. The deep and wide front porch makes a friendly outdoor room. - 505 N. Raynor Ave., owned by Nicole Mikuzis and Bob Richards, is a classic American Four-Square, a very popular construction style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Built ca. 1913, it has neo-classical features, such as the tapered columns, as well as Prairie-style elements, including the flared roof. This blending of styles was common in early 20th Century American domestic architecture. - 606 Buell Ave., owned by Dawn McKenna, was a burnedout relic until little more than a year ago. Built ca. 1912, it is another American Four-square that overlooks the hilly 600 block of Buell Avenue. The interior and exterior have been carefully restored to be appropriate to

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Tickets are $16 in advance, or $20 the day of the event. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets in advance at $13 each. Porch lunches will be available for $12.50 each, and reservations are required. To reserve tickets and/or lunches, call 815-723-7603 or go to CAPA’s website www. capajoliet.net to use PayPal. the early 1900s, and it has an impressive concrete stairway that leads from the sidewalk to the front porch. - 509 Western Ave. is owned by Carol Spencer and is a beautifully restored Colonial Revival. It was built ca. 1906 and features a full-width front porch, large leaded and stained glass windows, pocket doors, and a center entry door with sidelights and a transom. The original carriage house is still standing at the back of the lot. - 1201 Campbell St. is owned by Michael and Amy Gahan and is by far the newest house on the tour. Built in 1957 for a local physician, it sits perpendicular to the street and faces the driveway. A new Orleans-style wrought iron balcony is cantilevered along the full width of the second story.

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Quinn: Business plan next step for South Suburban Airport Move follows the state’s recent $32.4 million purchase of Bult Field – a general aviation airport in Monee that will serve as the SSA’s first runway Gov. Pat Quinn traveled to Monee Aug. 7 to announce the state will host an industry forum in September with private developers, air carriers and potential airport tenants to create a business plan and strategy to complete the South Suburban Airport project “as COURTESY OFFICE OF PAT QUINN quickly and efficiently as possible.” “Bult Field and the upcoming industry forum are further proof that The move follows the state’s the South Suburban Airport is closer than ever to becoming an ecorecent $32.4 million purchase nomic engine for Illinois,” Governor Pat Quinn said. of Bult Field – a general aviation airport in Monee that will serve as Illiana Tollway plan got on the fast Bult Field will become part of the the SSA’s first runway. track. overall facility and continue to “Bult Field and the upcoming This week, the Illinois fulfill the area’s general aviation industry forum are further Department of Transportation needs. proof that the South Suburban issued a Request for Information “Today the Southland shows Airport is closer than ever to (RFI) to seek input from firms its support for the airport and becoming an economic engine interested in a public-private demonstrates our determination for Illinois,” Quinn said. “The partnership to build and operate to make it a reality,” said U.S. upcoming industry forum will be the South Suburban Airport. The Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Chicago an opportunity for Illinois’ bright process, culminating with the said. “The purchase of Bult Field minds to get together to ensure this industry forum hosted by IDOT gives us a working airfield and a historic project can land on-time on Sept. 23, will help the state new marketing tool to promote and on-target. This project, as well evaluate different methods to our regional economy. … We’re as the Illiana Expressway, are top build and run the facility, as well optimistically looking at a 2016 priorities of my administration and as heighten market interest in the ground-breaking.With the exciting will help create jobs and unlock project.A previous RFI focused on prospects of a new airport and the the true economic potential of the developing a marketing plan for Illiana coming soon, the Chicago south suburban region.” the airport. Southland is poised to become On Aug. 4, a trio of legislators “There has never been a a major player in the global – state senators Toi Hutchinson, more exciting time for the economy.” D-Chicago Heights, and Donne South Suburban Airport, with State Sen. Toi Hutchinson, Trotter, D-Chicago, and state Rep. the acquisition of Bult Field D-Chicago Heights, called the Kate Cloonen, D-Kankakee, heard representing a major step forward,” airport “a promising dream that from Peotone-area residents hot Acting IDOT Secretary Erica is finally coming to fruition. Each about the state continuing to buy Borggren said.“We are committed step taken towards its completion land, including Bult Field, even to delivering a successful, vibrant is a step towards thousands of though the federal government airport as soon as possible and manufacturing, logistics and hasn’t issued a final Record of are keen to hear from industry transportation jobs, as a well as an Decision yet. partners in the weeks to come.” economic engine that will light a They say the uncertainty Bult Field sits on 288 acres in the fire throughout the entire state with the airport is causing their footprint of the South Suburban and country as a whole.” property values to drop and Airport and includes a 5,000-foot Quinn’s office said the South wondered how a state with such runway, hangars, a terminal and Suburban Airport is expected to financial difficulties can afford the additional surrounding land. The create more than 11,000 jobs purchases. purchase, made possible by a during construction. Once the Although discussed for more $100 million commitment for land airport is open, thousands more than 30 years, the South Suburban acquisition for the South Suburban jobs will be created to support Airport plan stalled for many years, Airport from Quinn’s Illinois airport and airline operations, mired in political wrangling, until Jobs Now! capital construction along with spin-off opportunities the state passed Senate Bill 20 program, means the state has in trucking and logistics, cargo, at the end of the 2013 legislative acquired almost 3,600 of the 5,800 restaurants, hotels and retail session.The bill included language acres needed for the initial airport. establishments. that allowed the state to control Bult Field will remain a general the plan for a third regional airport aviation facility under state >> to see the full version and set it up as a public-private ownership. 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Police Blotter

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Rico Brass, 27, 357 Baker, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 1 at Chicago and Van Buren for liquor on public way.

Raymond T. Hill, 24, 1306 Pico St., was arrested at 4:07 p.m. Aug. 1 at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft.

Jhaleesa Weddington, 21, 2134 Luken, Lockport, was arrested at 4:07 p.m. Aug. 1 at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft.

Heather J. White, 22, 2717 Campbell, was arrested at 4:46 p.m. Aug.1 at 321 S. Larkin for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

Dwayne L. Jones, 23, 1024 Lois Plaza, was arrested at 3:47 p.m.Aug.1 at 210 N. Eastern for criminal trespass to real property.

Willie R. Flemings, 29, 1461 Pioneer Road, Crest Hill,

was arrested at 3:47 p.m.Aug.1 at 210 N. Eastern for possession of controlled substance, possession of cannabis, criminal trespass to real property, obstructing justice, and a warrant.

Victoria L. Moffett, 52, 1429 Vintage Drive, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Aug.1 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Dawn M. Oliva, 44, 209 Ruby, was arrested at 4:18 p.m.Aug.1 at 417 W. Jefferson for criminal damage to property.

Cynthia Montez-Deoca, 18, 850 Royces Ave., was arrested at 8:43 p.m.Aug.1 on the 400 block of Chase for domestic battery and a warrant. Kwame Mitchell, 19, 362 N. Broadway, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Aug.1 at Collins and Van Buren for possession of cannabis and obstructing justice.

Gabriel Barrios, 28, 1101 Richards, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. Aug.1 on the 100 block of North Collins for aggravated DUI and aggravated DUI- no driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

17, was arrested 12 Aat juvenile, 10:38 p.m. Aug.1 at 2212 Essington for possession of controlled substance, aggravated

battery, and obstructing a peace officer.

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Rocha, 30, 90108 13 Fabian N. 7th St., Maywood, was arrested at 9:33 a.m. Aug.1 at 3001 Plainfield for possession of cannabis and a warrant.

16, was arrested 20 Aat juvenile, 12:25 a.m. Aug. 2 at 1322 Dearborn for obstructing a peace officer.

Diane M. Barefield, 24, 10 E. Zarley Blvd., was arrested at 1:38 a.m. Aug. 1 at 425 Bethel for domestic battery.

A. Klima, 44, 210 21 Nathan Davis, was arrested at 11:06 p.m. Aug. 2 at 151 Joliet for criminal trespass to real property.

Joseph H. Taylor, 18, 1324 Steven Smith Drive, was arrested at midnight Aug. 1 at 3931 Pandola for aggravated battery.

Debra L. Miller, 57, 5310 E. Aux Sable, Morris, was arrested at 9:08 p.m.Aug. 2 on the 300 block of Joliet for possession of cannabis.

L. Overton, 25, 1322 16 Walter Dearborn, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. Aug. 2 at 1322 Dearborn for obstructing a peace officer.

J. Green, 22, 334 23 Dontee S. Ottawa, was arrested at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 2 at 411 S. Larkin for obstructing a peace officer.

Geneva E.Perkinson,41,612 Olive Place, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. Aug. 2 at 1322 Dearborn for obstructing a peace officer.

Jensen, 23, 1322 18 Kailik Dearborn, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. Aug. 2 at 1322 Dearborn for obstructing a peace officer. Dominique J. Yates, 27, 926 Fisk Ave., was arrested at 12:25 a.m. Aug. 2 at 1322

Ida M. Turner, 63, 305 3rd Ave., was arrested at 7:37 p.m. Aug. 2 at 305 3rd Ave. for disorderly conduct and obstructing a peace officer.

Caleb J. Small, 21, 916 Addleman, was arrested at 11:12 a.m.Aug. 2 at 916 Addleman for domestic battery.

Thomas C. Legrand, 20, 24311 S. Iroquois Drive, Channahon,was arrested at 10:08 p.m.Aug. 2 at Center and DeKalb for possession of cannabis and

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possession of drug equipment. Jacina T. Gore, 19, 900 Kelly Ave., was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Aug. 2 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Donald L. Hudgens, 42, 116 Connell Ave., Rockdale, was arrested at 2:11 p.m.Aug. 2 at 321 S. Larkin for theft by deception, aggravated battery, resisting a peace officer, and a warrant.

A juvenile, 16, was arrested at 7:16 p.m. Aug. 3 at 112 Richards for armed robbery.

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Shorewood Justin J. Barrett, 31, of 3913 Brenton Drive, Joliet, charged with driving under the influence, improper lane usage and speeding on August 2 at Deer Run Drive and NE Frontage Road.

Rubin A. Randolph, 40, of 1407 Cumberland Drive, Joliet, charged with driving under the influence and improper lane usage on July 27 at Jefferson Street and Raven Road.

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Even during the best financial times, we must do our best to be prepared for the worst

something taxpayers can afford. Recently the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that state employees, including elected officials, are entitled to free health care benefits for life. Are you kidding me? In a As a single mom who had to work state that is struggling to restore day and night to make ends meet, its economy, how can we improve I had to budget for every dollar the health of our state’s budget spent. Putting myself through by incurring more debt and other school while taking care of my liabilities? As we watch the state’s daughter left me with very little, bond rating fall, and the interest if any, extra money and we owe, as a result of even one unforeseen that, rise, none of us can circumstance, could escape the weight of that have completely wiped burden. It doesn’t take me out. an accountant to know It’s a tough way to that this isn’t going to live and one that leaves end well. If the people a lasting impression. that live in Illinois are That experience, with being asked to tighten its indelible mark, rep. nataLie manLeY their belts each day, then has been the catalyst (D-JoLIeT) 98TH Springfield should do for my commitment DIsTrICT the same. to protect taxpayer Additionally, we can’t dollars and cut wasteful spending realistically expect to bring in new in the state budget. Even during jobs if our bond rating is signaling the best financial times, whether to the business community that it is at home, in business or in our economy is unstable. The government, we must do our level declining bond rating I warned best to position ourselves to be you about, is no small threat. It prepared to weather unexpected is a serious problem that needs financial storms. to be solved immediately, and Last week, I co-sponsored the problem won’t get better on legislation to eliminate free health its own or vanish if we ignore it care for retired politicians because (no more kicking the can down our state just can’t afford it. Many the road). By passing legislation elected officials,known as the long to eliminate free healthcare for serving career politicians, already legislators, and other measures, receive generous taxpayer�funded we can take the right steps toward pensions, and providing them reform and send the message with free healthcare will not only that we are serious about change slow our recovery from the fiscal and that Illinois is a good state to crisis that we are facing, but it’s not conduct business in.

It’s a tough way to live and one that leaves a lasting impression. That experience, with its indelible mark, has been the catalyst for my commitment to protect taxpayer dollars and cut wasteful spending in the state budget. Using taxpayer dollars to give elected officials free health care for the rest of their lives is irresponsible and takes away resources for other important programs like human services and education. When I decided to cosponsor House Bill 6290, I thought about the families across our state that go to work each day, and don’t have the same luxuries. As I continue to walk door-to-door, I talk to people who are completely disgusted with/sick of politics and are tired of seeing elected officials that waste their hard earned money, and I agree. People deserve government that works for them, and they should feel confident that their tax dollars are being spent fairly and wisely. Not everyone agrees on every issue, but the overarching feeling in my district is that our tax money should be spent on programs that are useful and necessary. This is only one an example of why it’s hard for people >> see oUr HoUse | page 18

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Library construction update We plan on being open during the construction of the window

The staff of the Shorewood-Troy Library had planned on having the large window construction project being done in October. But just like in your own lives, contractors can always throw you a curve-ball! Our window project is now slated to begin Monday, Aug. 18, and end on Tuesday, Sept. 30. We plan on being open during the construction of the window. However, for safety reasons, we

will be closed during the worst of the demolition, which will be Monday, August 18t, through Wednesday, Aug. 20. We hope to reopen for our normal hours on Thursday,Aug. 21. If your books are due during the time that we’re closed,please don’t worry! We will automatically adjust your account so that you will not owe any late fees on the days that we’re closed. Please be prepared for some noise as they rebuild the masonry and the window. We apologize for the inconvenience, but construction can sometimes be noisy. The building may also

have to close on short notice for safety reasons. We will post any closures on our Facebook page and on our webpage, as well as on our front doors. Some shelving, as well as the adult-area reference desk, will be moved out of the way of the construction crew. As always, staff will always be able to help you locate the items that you need. The window is being rebuilt due to safety concerns. Do you have questions or concerns? Please call the library at 815-725-1715. - The staff of the ShorewoodTroy Library

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PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY MILANO BAKERY.

(TOP) Mario DeBenedetti II carried the business into major expansions before he sold the business to his sons before passing 10 years ago. (BOTTOM) Mario DeBenedetti I named his bakery after his hometown in Italy when he started the business at 433 S. Chicago St. in Joliet in 1926.

Milano rolling into a new century editor’s note: The Joliet bugle is working with the Joliet region Chamber of Commerce & Industry this year on promoting the chamber’s 100th Anniversary. It is a major milestone for any business to survive for almost 100 years, but for those in the highly competitive commercial baking industry, closing in on the century mark is almost unheard of.Such is the case for Joliet’s Milano Bakery. Founded by Mario DeBenedetti I in Lockport, in 1915, the bakery is named after his hometown in northern Italy and has remained at its current location on South Chicago Street in Joliet since 1926. The family business was taken over by Mario DeBenedetti II in 1966. He worked hard to develop and expand their commercial customer base while staying true to their retail clients. The business continues to be family owned and operated by the third generation of DeBenedetti’s including Mario DeBenedetti III, President, and his brother Darin, Vice President. It has enjoyed tremendous growth on their watch as both work to insure the quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction in the items that are baked daily and delivered by local

workers. The quality of the bakery’s goods extends beyond the “no preservatives” recipes Milano is famous for in their breads, buns, cakes and pastries. It can also be found in the company’s ability to duplicate any recipe as requested, or create original signature goods for their wholesale customers. “We can basically create anything a customer asks for,” said Mario DeBenedetti, III. “If a restaurant customer wants something different, we make it.” Milano delivers fresh, custombaked goods to various wholesale customers including restaurants, casinos, hospitals, grocery stores, schools, and institutions within a fifty-mile radius. Daily delivery routes begin in Joliet at 3:00 AM, and reach as far as northwest Indiana, Aurora, Matteson, Kankakee, Dwight and Marseilles. The secret to the bakery’s success lies in staying responsive to their customer’s needs and not being afraid of technology. The bakery completed a modernization program a few years ago that featured highefficient baking ovens and a larger packaging area. “Our automated packaging line allows us to begin the process later in the day so our customers get a fresher product,” DeBenedetti said.

The expansion also allowed the bakery to better produce their custom, handmade artesian line including baguettes, pretzel bread products, ciabatta, panini, brioche and more. “Our artesian line has been well received by our restaurant clients,” DeBenedetti noted. In addition to new equipment, staff training has also been vital to Milano’s success. “We continuously re-educate our people to stay ahead of the game,” DeBenedetti said. Milano’s breads,buns,cakes and pastries are just the beginning of their expertise.Generations of local brides have depended on Milano to make their wedding day memorable with spectacular, made-to-order wedding cakes. “Our wedding cake consultants supervise all specialty wedding cakes,” DeBenedetti said.

“Customers can choose a design from our wedding cake photo album, or we can custom design a cake to the bride’s specifications.” Although Milano’s wedding cake and commercial business plays a major role in the company, Mario III thanks the thousands of families who have reserved a place for their bakery’s products on their family tables. “That is the greatest compliment of all,” DeBenedetti said. The key to longevity is customer loyalty, and Milano has enjoyed three generations of satisfied customers for 99 years. “To last this long in a highly competitive business means we’re doing something right,” DeBenedetti said. “We’ve been blessed with unbelievable customer loyalty and the greatest local employees we could ask for.” DeBenedetti says next year’s

100th Anniversary is more than just a tribute to business longevity. “It’s a tribute to Dad and Grandpa and the business they worked hard at,” DeBenedetti said.“Dad taught us that when life knocks you down, you get back up again. It’s a basic survival skill that has allowed us to keep the family business going during tough times.” While Mario II envisioned the bakery’s future expansion, he did not live to see it, as it has been 10 years since his death. The DeBenedetti family knows he would be proud of how successful the bakery is today. It would have been easy for Mario II to simply hand over the business to his sons, but that’s not the legacy he wanted. Both sons bought out their father’s interest, as per his wishes. “Dad always said that if you own something yourself, you’ll fight harder for it when hard times come,” said DeBenedetti. Milano Bakery is located at 433 S. Chicago St. in Joliet. Their on-site retail store is open from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon, and Sunday 7 to 11 a.m. For more information about the bakery or its products, call 815-727-4872 or visit their website, www.milanobakery. com.

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WrestleFest brings the punch By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

As 6 p.m. approached Saturday, August 9, all you could see around Joliet’s Inwood Recreation Center were lines of people for WrestleFest 5. There were lines to buy tickets; lines to enter and lines for autographs. The difference in these lines and what you would expect to see when people are asked to wait in line was there was no disgust to be waiting, just a buzz of excitement to watch or meet some of their favorite pro wrestling stars from days gone by. When the night was over and the sold out crowd of 1,800 people poured out the exits, there were more lines of people – all leaving with smiles. The three-plus hour show included matches by the legends people came to see, plus surprise guests such as a reunion of theWWE tag team Too Cool when Grand Master Sexay Brian Christopher joined Scotty 2 Hotty for a tag team match.The fans also got to see twotime WWE Women’s Champion Victoria as a special guest referee

that added a few moves to the match. The biggest surprise of the night was the appearance of Diamond Dallas Page, as he came to the aid of Blitz star Ryan Slade in a match against Matty Star. “It is great to have all these guys come out here like this is great,” said Plainfield resident Brandon Andreason. “To have the surprise guests that we weren’t expecting to be here was great. It really makes you feel young again seeing guys that I haven’t seen in 20 years come out. It’s a lot of fun.” While some of the big draws like Kevin Nash and Scott Steiner didn’t enter the ring, fans had an opportunity to meet these icons in a meet and greet before the event as well as at intermission. Former Olympic gold medalist and WWE superstar Kurt Angle could not wrestle because of an injury, but was part of the meet and greet and did take to the ring to address fans. That was enough for Romeoville resident John Kosiek to buy front row seats to see his favorite. “I am big fans of all the wrestlers and I just wanted to see them live >> see PUNCH | page 13

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Booker T gives a Book End to “Shogun” Chris Logan at WrestleFest 5 in Joliet.

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Locals have D-I success Several local male athletes have gone on to success at the highest level in college sports.

ETHAN CANE Shorewood native and Minooka graduate competed in 2014 indoor and outdoor track as a freshman at Eastern Illinois University in the long jump and high jump. His season-best long jump was 22-feet, 5.25-inches at the Illini Classic.He cleared 6-feet at the EIU Friday Night as season best high jump mark. During the outdoor season, his best distance in the long jump was 23-1.25 at the SIUE Gateway and OVC Outdoor Championships and placed sixth at the OVC meet. He cleared 6-2 in the high jump at the EIU Big Blue meet.

KEVIN DUCHENE Sophomore went 4-1 with a Big Ten-best 1.80 ERA, 35 strikeouts and 55 innings pitched in nine starts, including a team-high two >> see D-I | page 15

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Joliet West graduate Calvin Edwards had success at EIU.

Sports >> PUNCH, from page 11 for the first time.I am following Kurt Angle and he is one of my favorites,” he said. “Everyone can come out here and enjoy the event and the best part is, you don’t have to spend a lot of money.” Angle himself was impressed at the Joliet crowd. “I was really impressed with the show and how many fans were here and the talent that came here,” he said. “At least seven of them I worked with in WWE and that is unbelievable. They are doing something right here and I am really impressed.” Probably the biggest name to get into the ring was WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. While serving as ringside assistance for Pauly Thomaselli, Booker T gave the fans what they wanted, dropping a Book End on “The Shogun” Chris Logan.

“It has always been about the fans for me and making the fans happy. Through all my success in wrestling, it all came from making the fans happy and I don’t think that should ever stop. Just because I am not in the ring on a weekly basis anymore, I still have fans that have wanted to see me for many years,” Booker T said.“To touch these pockets like this is really cool. You get the hear the stories from fans you met 20 years ago or 10 years ago and now we are building stories with new fans. It is all about the feel good moments more than anything.” If he has his way, this will not be the last time Booker T is in a ring. “My brother (Stevie Ray) and I,we want to do a Harlem Heat reunion and we want to end it how it started,” he said.“Maybe a dream match with the Hardy (Brothers), the Dudleys or a rematch with the Steiners one more time. It is in your blood and it never leaves. That’s what this is all

about.” Victoria agreed that no matter who turned out to Joliet Saturday night and what walk of life they come from in their weekday world, they were all there for the same reason. “The common denominator in all these fans is wrestling. It brings all of us together. It is an amazing feeling. We all have something in common. If you are a loner and you meet another fan, you have something to talk about,” she said.“I am a big fan of Blitz and when they asked me to be part of this, I was flattered. I got to see friends perform. I love the business. I was in it for 14 years and I am still part of it.” She also hosted the pre-event press conference at her restaurant and bar, the Squared Circle, at 2418 N Ashland Ave. in Chicago. “This is what we are all about there, bringing wrestling fans together.” she said.

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mark + scott’s

review

Harborside - Starboard

The windy city Starboard course near the lake Mark Gregory and I have played a lot of courses the past few years and Harborside I n t e r n a t i o n a l - taylor’s take Starboard Course by scott taylor ranks right up there with the best of them. It was a windy day as is and playing in Chicago, just minutes from Lake Michigan, made it even windier. We opened on the first hole, which is a 470-yard par 5 from the regular (white) tees (523 from championship or blue tees). It was playing with a 30mile per hour wind directly in our face. A one-putt gave me a bogey. The second hole was also into the wind with a good view of the Chicago skyline. The dogleg left is only 333 from the white tees, but is 380 from the blue. Hole No. 3 played 283 from the white and was downwind. However, it was tight with a bunker all the way down the left side of the fairway and green. I took a chance and went for the green and was able to carry the bunkers and finish just in front of the green. A unique fourth hole was an island green par-3 – surrounded

by sand instead of water. It played just 93 holes from the white. A couple of straight holes followed, a short par-5 and a regular length par-4. Then came the 320-yard seventh hole that was a straight shot to the hole, but had a fairway that had a dogleg to the right. The front nine finished with a 146-yard par-3 and a 395-yard par-4. The back nine opens with a 347-yard par-4 and it is followed by a 345-yard par-4 that again has sand all the way down the left side. It also jets out into the fairway about 100 yards from the green. The 12th is a long, winding par-5 and the 13th is a difficult par-3 along Lake Calumet. You have to play your shot slightly over the water that is to the right. The 14th hole plays 411 yards and again has sand off the fairway. There are also three bunkers around the green. The 15th hole plays at just 308 yards, but has a tight fairway near the green, with more sand down the right side. A layup is probably the play here, although I managed to find the narrow fairway in front of the green. Hole No. 16 is 365 yards and has a few bunkers and rough in the middle of the fairway, giving

Harborside - Starboard quick tip: Be prepared for a lot Location: Chicago, IL best feature: Multiple holes play of wind. Take several extra clubs along Lake calumet and the course is just into the wind. minutes away from Lake Michigan. Wind is a factor.

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Harborside International-Starboard Course offers views of the Chicago skyline.

you an option to go left or right. Going left gives you more room, but a long drive can go through the fairway. Playing to the right can land you in a bunker off the fairway or worse, in the water. Although just 114 yards, the 17th hole is a tough par-3 over the lake. It is a large green from left to right, but there isn’t much room over the water. There are bunkers behind the green, so even if you clear the water off the tee, you could go into the water if you over-hit your sand shot. The 18th hole is a 502-yard par-5 that plays with the lake

down the right and bunkers all over the place, including a beach on the right side of the green. This hole was also playing straight into the wind, making it even more difficult. You have to lay back on your second shot as the fairway gets tighter inside 100 yards. For a course that costs $7585 typically during the week with a cart and around $100 on the weekend, there were a few more ball marks than expected and more than what we have seen on some of the previous courses. But besides that, the course was in great shape, with

good fairways and thick rough. The views on some of the holes will be the best you can find in the Chicagoland area, from the skyline to Lake Calumet. With the wind the course can be quite difficult as well. We enjoyed the Starboard Course so much that we hope to play the Portside Course at Harborside International next year. Chicago-area golf fans should be sure to play the Starboard Course at some point and those visiting out of town should make the course a top priority to play.

Sports >> D-I, from page 12 complete games for Illinois. The Joliet Catholic Academy graduate turned in the third-best opponent batting average (.215) in the Big Ten. He posted his fourth win with six innings against Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament at TD Ameritrade Park Duchene made first start after being sidelined for six weeks with forearm tightness when he took the mound against Michigan State May 4 and threw 44 pitches in three innings. Prior to his injury, he took a perfect game into the seventh inning before cruising to a complete-game 5-1 victory over Southern Illinois, where he faced two over the minimum while allowing four hits and striking out six on 93 pitches.

CALVIN EDWARDS Sophomore sprinter from Joliet West competed for Eastern Illinois University in 2014 indoor and outdoor track. He ran the 60-meter, 200 and 400 during the indoor season along with 4x400 relay and was named OVC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. He won the OVC Indoor Track Athlete of the Week four straight weeks from Feb. 5 through Feb. 26. His best 60 time was 6.96 at the EIU John Craft, his best 200 time was 21.21 at the Notre Dame Meyo, the time

Photo courtesy of ISU athletics

Joliet West Mike Hollenbeck was a 23rd round draft choice of the Chicago White Sox.

ranked fourth on the EIU career list. He was first team All-OVC in the 200 winning the event at the OVC Indoor Championships with a time of 21.53. His season best 400 time was 47.35 at the Grand Valley Big Meet, time ranked third on the EIU career list and first team All-OVC in the 400 winning the event at the OVC meet with a

time of 48.04. During the outdoor season, he ran the 100, 200 and 400 while also part of the 4x100 relay team. Edwards earned a trip to the NCAA Regional in the 200, 400 and 4x100 relay. His season-best 200 was 21.16 at the EIU Big >> see D-I | page 16

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Sports >> D-I, from page 15 Blue, which ranked 10th on the EIU career list. He was 29th at the NCAA West Regional with a 200 time of 21.28. Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best outdoor 400 time was 47.11 at the NCAA Regional placing 26th, time ranked fifth on EIU career list. He was second-team All-OVC in the 400 placing second at the OVC Outdoor Championships with a time of 47.29. He was firstteam All-OVC in the 4x100 relay placing 17th at the NCAA West Regional with a time of 40.56.

MIKE HOLLENBECK Joliet West graduate hit .338 with 18 doubles, two home runs and 41 RBI for Illinois State University. He posted a .410 on-base percentage, .458 slugging percentage and .868 OPS. Hollenbeck walked 28 times and struck out only 22 times. He was drafted in the 23rd round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Chicago White Sox.

TOMMY HOOK The Lockport graduate hit .257 this season for Northern Illinois University, starting in 50 of 51 games. He posted 46 hits, scoring 24 runs and 10 RBI.

JOE MCASEY Minooka graduate finished his sophomore season as runner-up in the 600-meter at the Big Ten Championships with the fourthfastest time in University of Illinois history (1:17.27). He placed first in the 600 at both the Illini Open and Husker Invitational, was second in the 800m at the Illini Classic. He was a member of the distance medley relay team that clocked the second-fastest time in school history at the Alex Wilson Invitational.

CHRIS TSCHIDA Joliet Catholic graduate made 50 appearances during his freshman campaign for with 48 starts for Western Illinois University. He made 44 starts at first base, two at shortstop and two as the DH. Tschida batted .277 with 35 hits and 16 RBI. In his first career appearance on May 20 he scored a run against Louisiana-Monroe. Tschida recorded his first career hit vs. Southern Illinois on February 21, while his first career home run came on March 21 vs. Butler. He tied for the team-high with eight multiple-RBI games, had 11 multiple-hit games during his freshman campaign. His 50 appearances was the most for any freshman in The Summit League in 2014.

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“Familiar sight, @KapriBibbs in end zone. Preseason, but 1st NFL TD for former @ CSUFootball RB. Looked just like final CSU TD.”

MYLES WARD basketball

How many followers do you have on twitter? Around 570 followers Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? LeBron James - I love how he plays and I love how he interacts with the media and his fans. How often do you use social media? Who is your favorite person to follow? I use it every day to interact with friends and keep up with sports updates. What is your most memorable sports moment? Hitting a game winner sophomore year.

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News business

Experts: Russian import ban will hurt them more Announced ban on finished ag products like beef, pork, poultry meat, fish, cheese, milk, vegetables, and fruit went into effect Aug. 7

By nick reiher managing editor

nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

Russia’s ban on agriculture imports from the United States will have little impact, local and state agriculture officials say. In fact, it likely will hurt the Russian people more, they add. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday put oneyear bans and limits on food and agricultural imports from nations that have imposed sanctions on Russia over its defiant stance on Ukraine, including the United States. The announced ban on finished ag products like beef, pork, poultry meat, fish, cheese, milk, vegetables, and fruit went into effect Aug. 7. County farmers have a lot of their goods on the global market, thanks to the CenterPoint intermodals in Joliet and Elwood. But much of it goes to China, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Japan, said Will County Farm Bureau Manager Mark Schneidewind, who added, “Not as much with Russia.”Twenty years ago, Russia’s ban on ag products from

>> our house, from page 7 to put their trust and confidence in elected officials. I know first hand as a freshman legislator, having stepped into one of the worst financial crises our state has been faced with, that a result of hundreds of conversations in my district, people are demanding better from their elected officials. I originally ran for office because I thought we could do better and after a year and a half as a state representative, I know we can. During this spring session, I sponsored a bill to add transparency to the Plainfield Park Board and to hold those elected officials accountable and to improve transparency. I worked with both Democrats

by the numbers With Illinois producing 17 percent of the nation’s soybeans, the value of the Russian export market to Illinois soybean farmers is roughly $27 million per year. In the context of Illinois annual soybean exports worldwide of $3.1 billion per year, the value of the Russian market is 0.01 percent.

the EU, USA, Australia, Norway, and Canada, would have sent a shudder through farm country, the Illinois Farm Bureau said. “(But) not today. … Many of the banned products have experienced checkered export results to Russia in recent years anyway (notably poultry, once 40 percent of all U.S. exports, now only 7 percent). … Notably,Russia has implemented restriction after restriction (indeed to outright bans) on these and other products from the U.S. for reasons not based on science. Often implemented for political reasons or to boost Russia’s own ag sector, those bans and restrictions are in direct conflict with Russia’s WTO obligations.” >> to see the full version of this story, check out buglenewspapers.com

and Republicans to help prevent public officials from abusing their positions for personal gain on the park board. I’m proud to say that we were able to come together to address this very important issue to help stop corruption. I believe that our work doesn’t end there and the hard work towards reform continues daily. We can’t continue on this path to financial ruin. I will be reaching out to urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill so that we can cut wasteful spending and restore confidence in state government. If you have any questions on state issues or suggestions on how to cut wasteful spending in Springfield, please call my office at (815) 725-2741.

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Dave SayS

freezing credit reports to prevent identity theft I’d also recommend having a good identity theft protection program in place By Dave raMSey for tHe BUgLe DaVeramseY.Com

Dear Dave, Do you recommend a credit freeze in order to protect against identity theft? Eric Dear Eric, Dear Eric, I absolutely recommend doing that, especially if you’re not borrowing money anymore. However, putting a freeze on your credit report only provides partial protection against identity theft. Identity theft is where someone, for example, signs up for a credit card in your name. If Joe Crook signs an application with your name and address, and the credit card company issues the card without checking —they blindissue cards about seven out of 10 times — then the card will

hours dealing with the credit card company trying to get the whole mess straightened out! —Dave

be issued to the thief. Keeping Having your credit motivation up frozen does nothing to stop that from Dear Dave, happening. Still, if they I make $30,000 a year. check your credit and I’ve just started Baby Step it’s frozen, chances are 2 of your plan, and I’m they won’t issue the paying off my debts from card. smallest to largest. I have DAve SAyS I’d also recommend moneY ADVICe $55,000 in debt,including having a good identity bY DAVe rAmseY $15,000 on a car loan. I theft protection recently picked up a partprogram in place. I have it on time job to help pay down the myself and all my team members debt, but sometimes I’m working at the office. If you don’t have this, 70 hours a week. Do you have and someone gets a card in your any recommendation for staying name, the credit card company motivated during this process? will demand that you pay the bill. Brandon You can insist it’s not you, but that Dear Brandon, won’t do much good. Then, you’ll I understand, man.We can all get have to go through the hassle of tired and run short on motivation filling out affidavits and police from time to time. There’s an old reports. saying that fatigue makes cowards You may get out of paying for it of us all. I know sometimes, when in the end, but you’ll still have to I’m traveling a lot, I can lose some spend dozens, if not hundreds, of boldness, strength or compassion

At this point, I think you just need to feel like you’re making some measureable progress. Sometimes, that means throwing a stick of dynamite into the middle of your life. when I get tired. So fatigue is a real issue if you’re working long hours and facing additional pressure. The balance on your car is awfully high. My general rule is that you don’t want to own vehicles equaling half or more of your annual income. If I’m in your shoes, I’d sell that car and move down to a little beater for a while. I’m not talking about a rattletrap piece of junk, just something lots less expensive. You can find a decent used car to fit the bill, and that would get rid of a big chunk of debt in a hurry. At this point, I think you just need to feel like you’re making some measureable progress. Sometimes, that means throwing a stick of dynamite into the middle of your life. Also, try keeping your

debt snowball list where you’ll see it on a regular basis. I knew one lady who kept in on the fridge, so she could look at all the little red lines drawn through things she had paid off. It was a visual reminder of the progress she had made, and it provided motivation to keep working hard and become debt-free! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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ven safer than riding in your own vehicle, riding on a school bus is the safest way for your child to travel to and from school. The greatest risk is not riding the school bus, but approaching or leaving it, so children need to be especially careful around the school bus “danger zone,” which is the 10 feet in front, behind and on each side of the school bus.

The National Highway Traﬃc Safety administration recommends these tips:

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• Walk with an adult to the school bus stop. • Wait ﬁve giant steps away from the road. • Wait until the school bus driver says it is safe to get on.

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• Go straight to your seat. • Sit facing the front of the school bus. • Do what the school bus driver tells you.

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• Look out for cars before getting off the school bus. • When you’re off, take ﬁve giant steps from the school bus. • Look left-right-left to make sure no cars are coming. • Wait for the driver to signal it is safe to cross.

Falls are the most common type of playground injury, accounting for more than 75 percent of all playgroundrelated injuries, according to SafeKids.org. Lack of or improper supervision is associated with approximately 45 percent of playground-related injuries. SafeKids.org recommends PLAyGroUnD SAfety these tips to ensure your Actively supervise children on playgrounds. child has a fun time and Take your kids to playgrounds with shockstays safe. absorbing surfaces such as rubber, synthetic turf, sand, pea gravel, wood chips or mulch. If your child falls, the landing will be more cushioned than on asphalt, concrete, grass or dirt. Dress appropriately for the playground. Remove necklaces, purses, scarves or clothing with drawstrings that can get caught on equipment and pose a strangulation hazard. Teach children that pushing, shoving or crowding while on the playground can be dangerous.

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